Open source event center debuts in SLC

(The Enterprise) The Rail Event Center recently opened its business as an open source venue for weddings, trade shows, conferences and concerts at 235 N. 500 West in Salt Lake City. The 42,000-square-foot building was under renovation for the last 2 ½ years and has been leased to the operators of the Rail Event Center: Brad Davis, Scott Cook and Blake Nakamura. The building previously housed a pie manufacturing plant and a Modern Display warehouse. The center has 30,000 square feet on its main floor. A full bar and social club is located upstairs. The facility also houses a digital recording studio, a performance stage, a dance floor, an outdoor terrace and a kitchen.