City Cast Salt Lake
💡 Did a Utahn invent the Zamboni?
April 10, 2025
Hey, Salt Lake! The Utah Hockey Club is hosting a fan appreciation party at the game tonight with activities and giveaways galore, starting at 4 p.m. Bring the whole fam!
What's CITY Talking About?
Opening of the Hockey Training Facility
Speaking of the Utah Hockey Club, their new training facility at the Shops at South Town in Sandy is expected to open Sept. 1. [KSL]
Trump Targets International Students
At least 39 international students across Utah, including 18 students at the University of Utah, have had their visas revoked by the Trump administration, with letters instructing them to “self-deport.” Students and universities are scrambling to support those affected. [Salt Lake Tribune]
- Required listening: What ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) can and can’t do in Utah. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Preparing for Wildfire Season
Spring is prime time to assess your property for any fire risks ahead of wildfire season. Homeowners are encouraged to clear flammable materials like dry vegetation and get a free assessment from your local fire department. [City Weekly]
Main Street Bar Closures
Following the closure of Alibi and The Ruin, we investigate what it will take to keep our Main Street bars from closing, and who is responsible for our city’s nightlife? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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Test Your Salt Lake Knowledge
Utah has a long history of industry and entrepreneurship. Many great inventors hailed from Utah! Test your knowledge in this week’s quiz:
1. A Utahn invented the Zamboni.
Neighborhood Shoutouts
Introducing member shoutouts! We'll hear from a few City Cast Salt Lake members each week about their fave local people and places.
📣 Zach S. is a fan of Tea Zaanti for its dog-friendly patio, friendly owners, and great events.
📣 Brandi M. wants to shout out Anika at Frame-It-Flowerstone in Riverton for being an incredible human and artist that deserves recognition for her heart and talent.
📣 Valerie Y. loves Ruff Haven for the services they provide to keep pets with their people in times of crisis. Check out their birthday bash on May 3.
Become a City Cast Salt Lake member today to share your own shoutout in the newsletter and podcast!
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The Salt Lake Bees Have a New Hive!
Baseball is back! And so are the Bees! Join us at our new hive as we open our new season on Tuesday, April 8th at The Ballpark at America First Square in Downtown Daybreak. Tickets are now on sale. Visit slbees.com to get your tickets and come see the Bees!
What To Do
Thursday, April 10
- 🐥 Cross E Ranch Spring Festival | 4-8 p.m. | $14.95+ | North Salt Lake
- 🎨 Crappy Craft Night | 6-8 p.m. | Free entry | Central City
- ♟️ Blue Copper Chess Club: Thursday After Dark | 7 p.m. | Free entry | Marmalade
- 💻 BIPOC Community Virtual Cohort | 7-9 p.m. | Free RSVP | Online
- 🎭 Performance Art: From the Borderlands to the Roots | 7:30 p.m. | $3.50+ | Downtown SLC
Friday, April 11
- 🌼 Creative Aging: Indigenous Artistry (6 Week Series) | 10-11 a.m. | Suggested donation | 55+ | South Salt Lake
- 🫶 Custom Lace Ceramic Tray Drop-off | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | $58 | Downtown SLC
- 💐 Workshop: Floral Arrangement | 6-8 p.m. | $135 | South Salt Lake
- 📚 Workshop: Mini Bookshelf | 6:30 p.m. | $38 | 21+ only | Granary
- 💜 Rape & Recovery Center Hope & Healing Celebration | 7-10 p.m. | Donation | Draper
- 🎻 Revolution: The Music of The Beatles | 7:30 p.m. | $39.50+ | Downtown SLC
- 🎭 Performance Art: From the Borderlands to the Roots | 7:30 p.m. | $3.50+ | Downtown SLC
- ⚽ Retro Night: Utah Royals vs. Portland Thorns | 8 p.m. | $7+ | Sandy
- 🎶 DJ Soul Pause at The Green Room | 9:30 p.m. | Free entry | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
Take care.
— Terina Ria
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