City Cast Salt Lake
💸 A fancy train from Denver to SLC
March 20, 2025
Happy spring equinox! ICYMI, our snowpack is above average for the first time in four months.
What's CITY Talking About?
Fleet Block Demolition
Salt Lake City has started demolition on the long-vacant Fleet Block buildings, home to 29 murals depicting people killed by police. The city is selling some parcels to developers and partially redeveloping the block into public green space. [Building Salt Lake]
Quiet Zone Reinstated
The train horns disrupting residents from Ogden to Salt Lake City will soon stop after the Federal Railroad Administration approved a waiver to restore the “Quiet Zone,” contingent on crossing upgrades and the closure of an SLC crossing. [FOX13]
Luxury Train From Denver to SLC
In other train news, the luxury U.S. train formerly known as Rocky Mountaineer is rebranding as Canyon Spirit and adding a route that includes Salt Lake City beginning April 21, 2026. Start saving now — the three-day trip from Denver to Salt Lake City will cost a whopping $2,123 a person. [Travel + Leisure]
- Welp: What about our train to Vegas? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Sexy Sea Monkeys
When did we start sexualizing brine shrimp? And how could more Great Salt Lake sexy talk help ~ raise its elevation? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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Salt Lake Chatter
Hey Salt Lake readers are A-ing our most asked Qs.
🥞 A Brunch Rec
Our City Cast Salt Lake podcast asked: What’s the city’s hottest brunch spot?
“Desert Edge Brewery at Trolley Square offers an amazing brunch with $3 bloodies and mimosas. Also screens for sports.” — Eric S.
🦝 A Raccoon Rec
A Reddit user asked: Where in Salt Lake City are raccoons hanging out?
“We saw a very large raccoon last fall at Red Butte Garden (not in the trail part, but actually by the fragrance garden). You never know.” — Amanda F.
🛒 A Secondhand Rec
We asked: Where should we thrift if we’re ditching Facebook (and therefore Facebook Marketplace)?
“The Other Side second hand store operates for a great cause and I always leave with some great finds.” — Kaysee C.
🎭 An Event Rec
Lastly, everyone is asking: What is there to do in Salt Lake?
“Last night I went and saw ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ at West Valley Performing Arts Center. I was honestly laughing the entire time. Tickets are only $35 and the show goes through the end of the month. I want everyone to see this show!” — Lindsey W.
What To Do
Thursday, March 20
- 🗣️ QTPOC Meetup: Sissy Talk | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Free | Downtown SLC
- 🌱 Wildscaping | 6-7 p.m. | Free | South Salt Lake
- 🤝 Men’s Support Group: K.A.V.A. Talks | 6-8 p.m. | Free | Granary
- 🏐 LOVB Salt Lake Volleyball vs. LOVB Madison Volleyball | 7 p.m. | $15+ | Taylorsville
- 🎤 Comedy Show: Conner O’Malley | 7 p.m. | $30 | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
Friday, March 21
- 🎨 Market & Craft Show | 4-9 p.m. | Free entry | Downtown SLC
- ☕ Sculpt & Sip: DIY Ceramic Mug | 6-8:30 p.m. | $65 | Liberty Wells
- 🎶 Indie Band Show | Doors at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. | $10 | Downtown SLC
- ✂️ Workshop: Cassette Cover Art Collage | 6-9 p.m. | Free registration | Downtown SLC
- 🖼️ Group Art Show: Knights of Copper Palate | 7 p.m.-late | Free entry | Downtown SLC
- 🍸 A Women’s History Month Art Show: Tenderness | 7-11 p.m. | Free entry | Downtown SLC
- 🪈 Dvorák’s Symphony No. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | $10.50-$95 | Downtown SLC
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