City Cast Salt Lake
Dare to visit Park City during Sundance
January 17, 2024
Hey, Salt Lake! This week is the 40th Sundance Film Festival. If you’re planning on heading to Park City, we have a guide for you below.
What's CITY Talking About?
Lovebound Library
A new romance bookstore is coming soon to Salt Lake City. It’s projected to open in the spring at 145 E. 900 S. where Curiosity used to be (RIP). Bring on the smut! [Instagram]
- Related: The best indie bookstores in Utah. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Battery-Powered Train
Stadler Rail and Utah State University’s ASPIRE Center are working on a two-car demonstration train powered by lithium batteries as an alternative to diesel trains. While the Utah Transit Authority’s long-term plan includes the electrification of the FrontRunner line, the project is on the back burner. In the meantime, ASPIRE is studying what it will take to run an emission-free, battery-powered FrontRunner. [Salt Lake Tribune]
High Avalanche Risk
The Utah Avalanche Center is warning people to continue to stay alert. Although the avalanche risk went from extreme over the weekend to high, human-triggered avalanches remain a danger. [KUTV]
- Related: Avalanche safety isn’t just for skiers. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Chain, Chain, Chains
City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means are breaking down this week’s news including: Sugar House Coffee vs. a proposed high rise, Utah’s drive thru obsession, and an update from the state school board. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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What To Do
Wednesday, Jan. 17
- 🏠 Renter Resource Fair | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Free | Marmalade
- 📖 An Evening with Dr. Cornel West | 6-9 p.m. | $10+ | Downtown SLC
- 🎶 SLUG Magazine Presents: Localized | 7 p.m. | $5 | Granary District
Thursday, Jan. 18
- 🏳️🌈 SpyHop Queer-Straight Alliance | 6-9 p.m. | Free | Ages 15-19 | Central Ninth
Friday, Jan. 19
- 🎲 Board Ga(y)me Night | 5:30-10 p.m. | Free | For LGBTQIA+ | Central City
- 💌 Love Letters to the West Side | 6-10 p.m. | Free entry | Downtown SLC
- 🎤 The Black Keys | 8 p.m. | $275 | 21+ only | Park City
- 🎶 China Doll | 9 p.m.- 1 a.m. | Free entry | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
- ✨ Psychedelic Expo After Party | 9:30 p.m.- 1:30 a.m. | $25+ | 21+ only | Marmalade
Today on City Cast
Sugar House High Rise, Eating Local, and a School Board Update
Sugar House Coffee is taking a stand against a proposed high rise on 2100 S. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about the future of Salt Lake City’s new downtown. Plus, you don’t need to wait in line for an hour to eat at a chain restaurant — Ali and Emily share some local alternatives for your dining pleasure. Also, we’ve got an update on the Utah State Board of Education’s equity rule.
Happy Sundancing!
— Terina Ria
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