Saturday Sunset Series
Phillip Bimstein and Friends
The Culture and History of Hwy 12 Music
Coming September 4th, 7:30 pm

Phillip Bimstein

Phillip Bimstein, alternative classical composer and former two time mayor of Springdale, visits Entrada as a Utah Humanities Council speaker. Bimstein, creator of "Red Rock Rondo," a song cycle based on historical and contemporary stories of communities near Utah's Zion National Park,
brings his take on creativity, community and collaboration to the Capitol Reef area, sharing his ideas on Highway 12 and its effect on culture and history. Hwy 12 has been called, “Utah’s All American Road.” Bimstein is former board chairman of the Utah Humanities Council and is the recipient of their alumni award.. Phillip will be joined by well known local folk musicians Ray Conrad and Will Barclay. This performance will be held on the outdoor stage if weather permits. In the event of inclement weather the performance will be in the Robber's Roost Bookstore.

Ray Conrad

Will Barclay

Mission Statement: Entrada Institute is a nonprofit organization supporting artists, writers, humanities scholars and earth and social scientists in their development of new works and promoting understanding and appreciation of the natural, historical and cultural heritage of the Colorado Plateau.

Donations to the Entrada Institute supports the variety of events and projects that have added access to arts and cultural activities in a rural Utah setting. Entrada is a 501C-3 non-profit membership organization, donations are tax-deductible.


MAY
29	Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering Hal Cannon and Teresa Jordon, The Blue Sage Band, Ray Conrad, winners of the Wayne County High School Cowboy/Cowgirl Poetry Competition. *Purchase your advance tickets here.* $10 in advance $12 at the door
JUNE
5	Deborah J. Clark Author of "Wildflowers, Capitol Reef," a field guide.
12	Betsy Burton Author, critic, bookstore owner, "Local Fact, Local Fiction: Western Books from the Shelves of an Aging Bookseller"
19	Gary and Francine Hallows Utah Cattlemen's Association President and his partner, "Ranching, Ranch Life on the Colorado Plateau" Digital Photography Workshop with Steve & Jennifer Howe. *Download brochure for more information*
26	Dorothee Kocks Author, historian, Utah Humanities Council speaker, "Whose Land Is Your Land, Whose Land Is My Land"
JULY
3	Local Talent (Music) Local musicians join Torrey's holiday celebration
10	Ella Sorensen Author, ornithologist, National Audubon Society Gillmor Sanctuary Manager, "Birds of Torrey and Capitol Reef"
17	Jim Aton Writer, film producer, river runner, "Region of the Wildest Desolation: History Along the Green River"
24	Bicknell International Film Festival
31	Torrey Music Festival * Kirkmount, Kate MacLeod and much more
AUGUST
6&7	4th Annual Women's Redrock Music Festival *
14	Support our Wayne County Fair
21	The Mangold Sisters * "An evening of music for cello and piano, with a Spanish flair"
28	"Where I Came From" An evening with Wallace Stegner, by Debora Threedy, performed by Richard Scharine (from Plan-B’s WALLACE)
SEPTEMBER
4	Phil Bimstein Utah composer, musician, Utah Humanities Council speaker, "The Culture and History of Highway 12 Music"
11	Eric Temple "Edward Abbey:A voice in the Wilderness," filmmaker talks about author, environmentalist
17-19	Entrada Art Workshop with Royden Card. Download brochure for more information
18	Royden Card "Engaging Our Gaze," a review of the Entrada Art workshop, with Utah artist and writer
25	Steve Taylor Wayne County resident, historian, "The Influence of the Spanish Trail"
OCTOBER
2	Duncan & Frances Metcalfe "A Trip to Range Creek," with chief anthropologist and camp cook and organizer
All Entrada events begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Robbers Roost Bookstore unless otherwise noted.*

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