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🧁 Magnolia Bakery in SLC?
June 12, 2025
Good morning! This is your gentle reminder that Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 15. We’ll have a last-minute gift guide in the newsletter tomorrow. What’s the best gift you’ve given your dad/father figure?

What's CITY Talking About?
Magnolia Bakery Coming to SLC
A New York City favorite, Magnolia Bakery, plans to open its first Utah location in Salt Lake City next year. Can’t wait for that banana pudding! [Axios Salt Lake City]

Bees Attendance Drops
After relocating to Daybreak, the Salt Lake Bees have seen a 13% drop in attendance compared to last season, with fans citing higher ticket prices, distance, and fewer nearby amenities. [Salt Lake Tribune]
- What Salt Lakers don’t know is: Daybreak is cool. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Cox Weighs in on L.A. ICE Protests
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox expressed support for President Trump’s controversial deployment of the National Guard to California without the governor’s consent. While emphasizing the right to protest, Cox warned that Utah will not tolerate violence or property damage. [Utah News Dispatch]

SLC Summer Festival Lineup
We put together our top picks from this year’s slate of summer festivals, from strawberries to extreme sports and concerts. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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Salt Lake Chatter

On the Best Gluten-Free Bread
“Best gluten-free bread in SLC, hands down, is Avenues Bakery! I’m not even a GF person, but I still go there for their rolls and breads. Amazing!” — Ben W.
On the Best Restaurants
“Inside Granato’s Gourmet Market is an Italian restaurant with family-priced food. Try the lasagna (his grandmother's recipe). Everything is divine. Also, try Gary's Asian Bistro in Olympus Hills Shopping Center.” — Douglas B.
“We noticed Contento Cafe on West Temple recently when we were enjoying the South Salt Lake Mural Fest and tried it out Friday. Cute, great vibe, tasty, and excellent friendly service — I highly recommend it.” — Julie J.
“Eat here: Huckleberry Grill.” — Wendy O.

Neighborhood Shoutouts
Local love incoming! It’s time for Neighborhood Shoutouts, a celebration of all the standout spots and stellar people around Salt Lake, all nominated by City Cast Salt Lake Neighbors!
📣 Chelsee B. loves The Neighborhood Hive, a welcoming space that supports local businesses and hosts charity events.
📣 Annie C. wants to shout out Alta Stained Glass, where modern stained glass is crafted by hand right here in Salt Lake City.
Join our community of City Cast Salt Lake Neighbors to share your hidden gems and neighborhood heroes with us!
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Street Theater & More: Utah Arts Fest Beckons
Be amazed by roaming graffiti stiltwalkers and living masterpieces at the Utah Arts Festival, June 19-22! Plus, catch a performance from the Salt Lake Acting Company. Beyond street theater, enjoy music, art, and indie films. With adjusted stage locations providing more shade, it's perfect for summer. Don’t miss the spectacle!

What To Do
Thursday, June 12
- 🔮 Tarot Art Workshop | Noon-2 p.m. | Free | Glendale
- ✂️ Cassette Tape Collage Workshop | 6-8 p.m. | Free | Sugar House
- 🦕 Fossil Printmaking Workshop | 6-8 p.m. | $49.87 | Ages 16+ recommended | University
- 🐶 Yappy Hour | 6-9 p.m. | Free | Sugar House
- 🍷 Bambara Dinner: Old World & New World Interwine | 6 p.m. | $110+ | Downtown SLC
Friday, June 13
- 📚 $1 Book Sale (3 Days) | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. | Free entry | Millcreek
- 🌼 Friday the 13th Tattoo Flash Day | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Prices vary, cash only | Marmalade
- 🎉 Juneteenth Freedom Festival (3 Days) | 4-9 p.m. | Free | Ogden
- 🎨 Latino Arts Festival (3 Days) | 4 p.m. | Free | Park City
- 🦪 Burgers, Coladas, & Oysters at Seabird | 5 p.m.-sold out | Free entry | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
- 🎥 Wild & Scenic Film Festival | 7:30 p.m., screening at 9:15 p.m. | $15 | 21+ only | Liberty Wells
- 💃 Queer Latin Social | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | $21.75 for one, $35.50 for two | 21+ only | South Salt Lake
Ta ta for now.
— Terina Ria
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