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City Weekly looks back, and forward, on Utah's biggest stories of 2024.

In the Rearview

Cover Story

By Josi Hinds, Mary Dickson, Connor Sanders, Josh Scheuerman, Taylor Barnes, Wes Long and Benjamin Wood

Music Plus: Dec. 20

Musicians reflect on 2024, Women's Charity Event @ Westminster
Buzz Blog
By Emilee Atkinson
Film Reviews: New Releases for Dec. 20

Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mufasa: The Lion King, Homestead, The Six Triple Eight
Buzz Blog
By Scott Renshaw
Thanks for those prayers, Gov. Cox. America has never disagreed better.

Private Eye
Private Eye
By John Saltas

Layoffs hit KSL as Republican victories send shockwaves through the media industry.
Cover Story By Katharine Biele
Thanks for those prayers, Gov. Cox. America has never disagreed better.
Private Eye By John Saltas
Music Plus: Dec. 20
By Emilee Atkinson
City Weekly looks back, and forward, on Utah's biggest stories of 2024.
Cover Story By Josi Hinds, Mary Dickson, Connor Sanders, Josh Scheuerman, Taylor Barnes, Wes Long and Benjamin Wood
Film Reviews: New Releases for Dec. 20
By Scott Renshaw
Film Review: MUFASA: THE LION KING
Film Reviews By Scott Renshaw

Music

Holiday Music Gift Guide 2024

Gift ideas for the music-lover in your life

Music

By Emilee Atkinson

MUSIC PICKS DEC 19 - 25

Adventure Club @ The Marquis 12/20, Cannibal Queen, Bad Luck Brigade, You Shall Know Our Velocity @ Kilby Court 12/20, Holiday Pops Extravaganza @ Abravanel Hall 12/20-21, and more.
Music Picks
By City Weekly Staff
MUSIC PICKS DEC 12 - 18

Shovels & Rope @ The Commonwealth Room 12/12, Echosmith, Lisa Heller, Jackie Evancho @ Kilby Court 12/14, Bear Grillz @ Sky SLC 12/14, and more.
Music Picks
By City Weekly Staff

Culture

Film Review: MUFASA: THE LION KING

Prequel to The Lion King only turns CGI photorealism into a slightly-less-bad idea.

Film Reviews

By Scott Renshaw

Cameras and storage boxes can help protect Salt Lakers from holiday porch pirates.

Urban Living
Urban Living
By Babs De Lay
Horoscopes for DEC 19 - 25

Creative Repertoire
Free Will Astrology
By Rob Brezsny

Eat & Drink

Restaurant Review: Enrico's Deli Brings NY to WJ

After relocating from its Murray location, Enrico's Deli & Pizzeria is ready to serve West Jordan.

Restaurant Reviews

By Alex Springer

12/18: A list of what local craft breweries and cider houses have on tap this week

ON TAP
Beer
By City Weekly Staff
Beer Reviews: Saltfire Mount Naomi – Cab Franc Pilsner and Bewilder Lord of the Ryes

Two beers that don't rely on hops
Drink
By Mike Riedel

Guides

City Guide 2024

City Weekly's 19th annual celebration of all things SLC

City Guide

By City Weekly Staff

2024 Summer Guide
Guides
By City Weekly Staff
Dining Guide 2024

Bite into the trends, innovations and classic staples of Salt Lake’s food and beverage scene.
Dining & Bar Guide
By City Weekly Staff

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In the Rearview

Musicians reflect on 2024, Women's Charity Event @ Westminster

Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mufasa: The Lion King, Homestead, The Six Triple Eight

Private Eye

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Gift ideas for the music-lover in your life

Adventure Club @ The Marquis 12/20, Cannibal Queen, Bad Luck Brigade, You Shall Know Our Velocity @ Kilby Court 12/20, Holiday Pops Extravaganza @ Abravanel Hall 12/20-21, and more.

Shovels & Rope @ The Commonwealth Room 12/12, Echosmith, Lisa Heller, Jackie Evancho @ Kilby Court 12/14, Bear Grillz @ Sky SLC 12/14, and more.

Prequel to The Lion King only turns CGI photorealism into a slightly-less-bad idea.

Urban Living

Creative Repertoire

After relocating from its Murray location, Enrico's Deli & Pizzeria is ready to serve West Jordan.

ON TAP

Two beers that don't rely on hops

City Weekly's 19th annual celebration of all things SLC

Bite into the trends, innovations and classic staples of Salt Lake’s food and beverage scene.