Ryan Smith v. Abravanel Hall, an Iconic Salt Laker, and Karaoke Recs

City Cast Salt Lake

Smith Entertainment Group is asking SLC taxpayers for $54 million a year, three city blocks, a heliport, and so much more at tonight’s Salt Lake City Council meeting. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen joins host Ali Vallarta to break down what we already know about the sports and entertainment district proposal. Plus, Ali mourns the potential loss of an iconic Salt Laker and Andy finds two new favorite karaoke bars.

Resources and references:

• Ryan Smith wants control of 3 city blocks — and a whole lot of public money — for his proposed SLC entertainment district [Salt Lake Tribune]
• Petition to Save Abravanel Hall
• Jordan Clarkson, unsure if he’ll be with the Jazz next season, considers his Utah legacy [Salt Lake Tribune]

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