City Cast Salt Lake
🍹 Now serving booze at Lagoon
September 30, 2025
Hey, Salt Lake! When you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor, you’re helping us keep this thing going. And you’re also getting access to members-only events. We’re throwing one this week, a special Halloween craft night that’s also kid friendly! Join before Friday and we’ll send you the RSVP link 😎
What's CITY Talking About?
Scoring Utah’s Redistricting Maps
The Better Utah Institute scored all of the Utah legislature’s proposed congressional maps on how fairly they serve people in our state. Check out the results! [Better Utah Institute]
- Required listening: Why SLC is suddenly talking about maps so much. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Now Serving Booze at Lagoon
Utah’s liquor commission approved full liquor service for Lagoon Amusement Park’s upcoming private club, modeled after Disney’s Club 33, set to open in spring. [Salt Lake Tribune 🔒]
Will This Office Building Be Affordable Housing?
Giv Group, known for affordable housing projects, just purchased the Judge Building in downtown Salt Lake City. Plans aren’t official yet but it’s likely the office building will be converted into housing. [Building Salt Lake 🔒]
The Economy Meets SLC Bars & Restaurants
From unionizing to crowdfunding, Salt Lake bars and restaurants are trying to make it work in a top-down economy. We celebrate new openings and talk closures. For example, get down to Aquarius Fish Company before 7 p.m. today 😞 [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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Sugar House Is Open!
Sugar House is open! Please come join us on October 4. from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Come eat, drink, and shop!
Test Your Salt Lake Knowledge
If you’re following along with the newsletter and podcast, you know City Cast Salt Lake podcast Ali Vallarta is on a mission to visit every park in Salt Lake County. So, how well do you know our parks?
Hint: The answers are all in previous newsletters.
1. Cricket is finally gaining popularity in the U.S.. You can find cricket pitches around parks in Salt Lake. But which park is pictured?
What To Do
Tuesday, Sep. 30
- 🩲 Panties Workshop at Salt Lake Sewciety | Sugar House
- 🎃 Pumpkin Pottery Workshop at Oliver’s Place | Pleasant Grove
- 🐛 Bug Bingo at Ogden Botanical Garden | Ogden
- 🌱 Zen Garden Planter Workshop at Scion Cider | Central 9th
- 💧 What Remains: A Fundraising Event for the Great Salt Lake at Post Office Place | Downtown SLC
- 📖 “Soul Searching” Release Party with The King’s English Bookshop & Lovebound Library | West Valley
Wednesday, Oct. 1
- 👻 Spooky Paintings at 2 Row Brewing | Midvale
- 💧 Save the Phalaropes Rally at the Great Salt Lake | Magna
- ✍️ The Art of Remembering: Creative Writing for Everyone at UMFA | University
- 🎶 Conan Gray at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre | West Valley
- 🤝 Creative Meetup with The House That Lars Built | Provo
- 🎵 Panda Bear at Metro Music Hall | Downtown SLC
- 🎤 Hairy Situation: A Comedy Show by Alok at Wise Guys Comedy Club | Downtown SLC
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MOMU Brings Bold Style to SLC
Bright colors, bold prints, and playful design—MOMU is Salt Lake’s new destination for fashion and home goods that spark joy. A locally owned boutique bringing curated style and color to Salt Lake. Discover something truly unique. This fall, join us for events from a dried flower bar to crafting nights.
Julia O., Rachael R., Victor R., Marie J., Sean M., Aspen E., Kailee P., and Jon L. — shout out to you for becoming City Cast Salt Lake Neighbors!
Here’s why Kailee P. joined: “Just here for the tote. Jk love you guys and love the show. I listen to you every morning on my hot girl walks through the avenues.”
Ok, but the tote is a great excuse to join this week. Rep City Cast Salt Lake and spot other members around town.
— Terina Ria
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