🦃 Where to turkey trot this year

Nostalgic Movies

An American Fork couple bought a two-screen movie theater that will play classic movies. In the age of streaming, Maven Cinemas hopes to bring back the nostalgic movie-going experience. The lobby has a chalkboard where customers can request films they want to see on the big screen. [Salt Lake Tribune]

• Related: Will Salt Lake movie theaters disappear? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Green Loop

Salt Lake City is moving forward with a permanent “Green Loop” following the temporary installation earlier this year. The proposed design will be open to public comment and there will be in-person engagement events including walking tours and bike tours with the design team. [Salt Lake City]

• Related: The sky’s the limit with reinventing Salt Lake’s urban environment. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

A Romantic Boise Weekend

A lot of you have probably spent time in Idaho whether visiting your grandparents in Rexburg or getting wild in Lava Hot Springs. But today, we’re here to convince you to take a weekend trip to Boise. City Cast Salt Lake lead producer Emily Means joined City Cast Boise host Emma Arnold to debrief on her romantic weekend there, and to ask: Should Salt Lake be more like Boise? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

I’ll say it once, I’ll say it a million times, your responses always brighten up my day. Here’s what you had to say on some recent Hey Salt Lake topics.

🥑 On Avenues’ Avocado Toast

“You left Publik Coffee off your list. Honestly the best avocado toast in town and believe me I’ve tried them all. Fantastic pastries, panini’s and their menu at Publik Kitchen includes burgers. They also serve alcohol, can’t beat the price of their mimosas ($6.00). And of course, the best coffee in Utah. Four locations to choose from and locally owned!” — Alison L.

👀 On Spotting a Utahn

According to Jody M:

• Obsessed with J Dawgs.
• The way ward is pronounced rhymes with guard.
• A drink in the morning isn’t coffee but soda, usually Diet Coke.
• Multi-level marketing parties.
• Obsessed with Chick-Fil-A.
• Smiles at strangers.

🎃 On SLC Halloween

“Hey, was finally listening to “Why Salt Lake Goes Hard for Halloween” and the part about all the big trick or treating crowds being in the suburbs made me cringe and have to reach out about my SLC pride. If you want to see how SLC does trick or treating come to Windsor St. between 900 S. and 1300 S., it'll blow your mind!” — Laura S.

Editor’s note: We’ll catch you next year, Windsor Street!

🚗 On Favorite License Plates

“In God We Trust license plate will ALWAYS be my favorite!” — Suzan J.

Sweeney Todd  ✂️ Thursday-Saturday | Various Times

Watch the musical "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" at Empress Theatre. [$18-$25, Magna]

Intercity Passenger Rail Luncheon  🚆 Friday | 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Learn about the Intercity Passenger Rail program that would restore a train through Boise, Salt Lake and Las Vegas. Lunch will be provided. [Free, Downtown SLC]

Cirque Italia Water Circus  🎪 Friday-Sunday | Various Times

The traveling troupe Cirque Italia is in town. See acrobats and contortionists at Water Circus. [$15-$55, Poplar Grove]

Why Salt Lakers Should Visit Boise

Looking for a weekend getaway from Salt Lake? Try heading north to Boise, Idaho. We know what you’re thinking: “Boise? Really?” But lead producer Emily Means just visited for the first time — for her mini honeymoon, of all occasions — and absolutely loved it. She joins City Cast Boise host Emma Arnold to debrief on food recommendations, tractors, and more. Plus, should Salt Lake be a little more like Boise?