City Cast Salt Lake
⛱️ Must-do things this summer in Salt Lake
July 14, 2025
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What's CITY Talking About?
U of U Updates Logo
The University of Utah unveiled a new logo featuring interlocked red Us. While the standalone red U is recognizable to most Utahns, it’s often confused outside the state with logos from institutions like the University of Miami and brands like Unilever. [KSL]
Section of Jordan River Trail Reopens
Salt Lake City reopened a segment of the Jordan River Trail between Cottonwood Park and 700 North, which had been closed since April due to crime and environmental degradation. The city rerouted the trail to the west bank, widened paths, cleared overgrown vegetation, and added lights and security patrols. [Salt Lake Tribune]
- Background listening: SLC’s Jordan River problem and how we got here. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Nonstop Flights from SLC to Peru
Starting in December, the Salt Lake City airport will have daily nonstop flights to Lima, Peru. Start planning your trip now! [@slcairport on Instagram]
How Family Friendly Is SLC?
Mayor Erin Mendenhall has a goal to make Salt Lake City more family friendly. But what does that even mean? A Salt Lake City School Board member has some big ideas. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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What To Do
Monday, July 14
- 🌳 Monday Concerts in the Park at Liberty Park | Liberty Wells
- 🎵 Red Butte Garden Outdoor Concert Series: Houndmouth + Shane Smith & The Saints | University
- 🎶 Ben Kweller at The Urban Lounge | Central City
- 🎤 Barry Manilow at the Maverik Center | West Valley
- ☀️ Draper Days | Draper
Tuesday, July 15
- 🌱 High Country Summer Herb Walk at Albion Grill | Alta
- 🎵 Slug Mag Presents: Localized at Kilby Court | Granary
- 🌽 Taylorsville Farmers Market at Centennial Plaza | Taylorsville
- 🧘 Yoga in the Park at Alta Canyon Park | Sandy
Wednesday, July 16
- 🎵 Concerts by the Creek at Anderson-Foothill Library | Foothill
- 🎶 Red Butte Outdoor Concert Series: Rhiannon Giddens & The Old-Time Revue | University
- 🎤 Portrait of Aretha: CeCe Teneal Celebrates the Queen of Soul at The Kenley Amphitheater | Layton
- 🍷 Vino Garden with Happy Wine Club | Central City
- ⛵ Queer Sailing Night with the Utah Pride Center | Provo
For all you crafters out there: The Utah Yarn Crawl is happening this week through July 19! 🧶
— Terina Ria
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