A guide to the li’l bit country town of Riverton

Ballpark NEXT

Vote on your favorite design from the Ballpark NEXT competition through May 25 and help decide the future of the Smith's Ballpark site. ICYMI, the Bee’s are moving to Daybreak. The unofficial proposal “The Swarm,” made the rounds in March and had people talking, including us. [Twitter]

There She Blows

The Crystal Geyser located along the Green River in eastern Utah, is erupting! The site hasn’t seen an eruption in years, but geologists reckon this was caused by Utah’s especially wet winter. When the water table rises, it causes CO2 gas to shoot the water into the air. [Twitter]

Red Rock Vandalism Goes Viral

In other southern Utah news, vandalism went viral after a photo was shared on Twitter of a family name etched into the red rocks. This isn’t the first time public lands have been defaced. When in doubt, keep nature how you found it, people. [Salt Lake Tribune]

What Renters Should Know

Utah is known for many exquisite things, but not renters’ rights! A lot of tenants are getting ready to sign and renew their leases right now, and if you are one of them, please listen to this episode of City Cast Salt Lake with People’s Legal Aid attorney Marcus Degen. He helps break down the legal mumbo jumbo in host Ali Vallarta’s boilerplate Utah lease into plain language. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

It seems there are always new food places opening in Salt Lake. Here are a few to put on your radar:

Burgertory

A horror-themed burger restaurant with names that reference popular scary movies like “The Hellraiser” or “The Exorswiss.” Vegetarians can enjoy the Creature from the Black Legume (a black bean burger) or the Last House on the Left salad.

Fireclay Coffee

This new coffee shop opened in Murray. Their May specials include Mom’s Homemade Apple Pie latte and a Flower Power latte with lavender and blackberry.

Ty Fish & Chips

This place in Sandy is a fried haven. They offer classic fish and chips but also crab balls, egg rolls, and tempura veggies.

Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers  ⚽️ Wednesday | 7:30 p.m.

We’re here for RSL! Watch Real Salt Lake take on the Portland Timbers at the America First Field. [$15+, Sandy]

Māsima: Pacific Islands Film Tour  🎥 Thursday-Wednesday | 7 p.m.

This weeklong film festival highlights Pasifika films and filmmakers. Each film will be shown at Broadway Centre Cinemas. [12/ticket or $60/all-access pass, Salt Lake City]

Model Call  👠 Sunday | 1-3 p.m.

Calling all models! Be a part of a fashion show and music experience in July by Alleyways Amplified and SLC Fashion Show. Auditions will take place at the Eccles Theater. All levels of experience welcome. [Salt Lake City]

Sneaky Clauses in Your Utah Lease Agreement

Do you really know what’s in your lease? We don’t blame you if you only skimmed it — there’s a lot of legalese muddying just what it is you agreed to as a renter. Today, we revisit a conversation between host Ali Vallarta and Marcus Degen, an attorney with the tenant advocacy organization People’s Legal Aid. Marcus helps us break down what exactly is in Utah’s boilerplate rental agreements.