Swing Creek at the Entrada Institute

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Nocturnal animals have amazing powers to see in the dark. Adrienne Fitzgerald, an interpretive park ranger at Capitol Reef National Park, will introduce you to the various types of wildlife that come out in the dark.She will talk about the importance of dark night skies for both humans and animals. Her presentation took place Saturday, August 23, at 7:00 p.m. at Robber's Roost, 200 West and Main Street, in Torrey.

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The Moony Wash Boys is a string band that focuses primarily on "Old Time Music", which can be loosely described as the acoustic music that people played at home and for dances before the advent of records and music on the radio.

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Join B Shafer, park guide at Capitol Reef National Park, to learn the influence that Capitol Reef National Park has had on art and, in turn, how art shapes our public lands. The presentation will focus on the work of various artists, including some recent Capitol Reef Artists-in-Residence.

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The Butch Cassidies is an eclectic Americana women's band out of Moab, Utah, known for its original songs, rich harmonies and honest and humorous lyrics.

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Have you heard of Camp Floyd State Park? It is one of many lesser known state parks in Utah with a rich history; and Clay Shelley, its park manager, looks forward to sharing events that took place there. In the town of Fairfield, the park has three historical structures and a cemetery. Clay, who has been at the park for 7 years, will recount stories of the park next Saturday, June 21, at 7:00 p.m. at Robber's Roost, 200 West and Main Street, in Torrey.

Camp Floyd Race Track – (CF&M) (VT) Racing horses was a popular pastime and a gambling opportunity for both the soldiers of Camp Floyd and the citizens who populated Fairfield. The track was located just about a mile north of the town. The most infamous race was between the horses of Joaquin Johnson and a gambler named Madison (See Fairfield Jail below). Another favorite of the races was Brownie, a horse owned by Lieutenant John Sappington Marmaduke of the 2nd United States Dragoons. “In the fall of 1859 Marmaduke staked the wages of the Second Dragoons between his horse, Brownie, and (Joaquin) Johnson’s mongrel entry. The dragoons had every reason to be optimistic over the prospects of the race, for carefully leaked rumors claimed that the gambler’s horse hadnever won a race, while Brownie was “the fastest horse in the territory.” Moreover, Johnson’s entry was a slow starter, plunged and reared dangerously, and, as a colt, had sustained a serious leg injury.” The morning after the race, the Valley Tan reported to its readers: “It became apparent to the most verdant that it was a disgraceful sell. The sorrel won easily.” In another race, the Valley Tan on September 28, 1859 reported: “On Thursday last, the long expected match between Mr. Johnsons horse.

Fairfield Jail – (CF&M) pg 90. (VT) While most cities in the Territory had police of some kind, most lacked a dedicated facility to lock up those accused of crimes and awaiting trial. This led many gentiles to accuse the Mormons of lawlessness. Little is known of this jail or if indeed it was a jail. We do know that some sort of holding facility existed because of the following incident. “Next to Joaquin Johnson, a gambler named Madison attracted the most attention at the Camp Floyd races. Their rivalry eventually pitted them in one of the most infamous horse races in Utah. In that contest Madison’s thoroughbred outdistanced Johnson’s horse by several lengths, and when the loser’s rage subsided, he was several thousand dollars poorer. To the gambler this was an intolerable affront, and a few minutes later the winning jockey was dead. Several days after the incident the Valley Tan reported:
“A young man residing in Fairfield named Faust winning jockey alleged unfairness in the manner in which Johnson’s horse was put upon the track; an altercation ensued, of which the result was the death of Faust…by knife in the hands of a boy whose common name was Jack who acted as a champion for Johnson.” Although “Jack” claimed self-defense, he was immediately arrested for murder and escorted to the Fairfield jail to await trial. The debate over the suspect’s guilt or innocence dragged on through the night; meanwhile, Johnson walked into the city jail and demanded the release of the prisoner. With two dragoon pistols pointing at his forehead, the jailer offered no resistance and unlocked the cell. No further attempt was made to arrest the jockey.” Pg 90.
The 10-29-1859 issue of the Moutaineer stated that “the criminal was arrested and placed in the charge of the Dep. U.S. Marshall, and the prison was in the house of a person in Fairfield, said to be an aider and abettor. Several of the citizens were called upon to guard the prisoner, and a requisition for that purpose, it would seem, was made upon the whole settlement. One evening, about three weeks ago, a man, supposed to be the owner of the prison-house, entered the room where the guard and prisoner were, holding in each hand a pistol, and threatening, in the event of resistance, and after making a clear way, both departed. The murderer has not been heard of since, and we have not heard of any efforts to recapture him.” This lack of a jail sounds more in line for the times.
Known Sheriffs of Fairfield include William B. Coates and Richard Keith Johnson (alias Joaquin Johnson).

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On Tuesday June 3, 2025 Reagan Wytsalucy discussed the special drought-resistant characteristics of peach seedlings germinated from a Navajo orchard in Utah. She will share studies designed to understand their rooting dynamics, which make them more resistant to drought.
Reagan is a Diné member raised in Gallup, New Mexico, whose M.S. degree focused on underutilized traditional Native American food crops. Her presentation will take place at Robber's Roost, 200 West and Main Street, in Torrey.

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Joel Long will read from his book and discuss his approach to writing.

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Paul Brown's son Craig will sit for a Classic Conversation to remember Paul and his accomplishments.

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Will Barclay engaged in a Classic Conversation with Don Gomes. Will will regale you with stories about his formative musical years in Ireland and his life in Wayne County. Recorded on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Robbers Roost, 200 West and Main Street in Torrey, Utah.

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The first Classic Conversation of 2025, took place on Thursday April 3 at 7:00 p.m., featured Michael Mugaku Zimmerman Roshi. Michael has a stellar legal career as a litigator, a law professor, and Chief Justice of the Utah Supreme Court. He remains fascinated with the appellate process. Mugaku Roshi came to Zen in 1997 and has been practicing it ever since. The Torrey Zendo was dedicated in September 2017. Join Michael and Don at Robbers Roost, 185 West Main Street, in Torrey for a fascinating discussion.

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Steven Rosenberg, founder and good food evangelist at Liberty Heights Fresh in Salt Lake City, will be the festival's special guest. He will be participating in various BIFF shenanigans and leading the BIFF Forum at Robbers Roost, 185 West Main Street in Torrey, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday July 20.

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Join Don Gomes as he engages Gary Pankow in a Classic Conversation about the years he has spent as the Executive Chef and owner of Cafe Diablo in Torrey and as a supreme leather craftsman in Wayne County, Utah. Gary has also been prominent in making improvements to Teasdale Park and in leading Citizen Science monitoring of our dark skies. In this conversation, you may also learn things you have never imagined about Gary.

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Don Gomes talks with Kurt Robins, the District Ranger with the U. S. Forest Service in the Fishlake National Forest.

A co-founder of the Entrada Institute, Barry was editor of Salt Lake magazine and a freelance journalist before becoming an attorney. As a descendant of early Wayne County pioneers, he has a long history in the county. Sponsored by the Entrada Institute, Barry's conversation with Don took place at Robbers Roost, 185 West Main Street in Torrey.

Lynsey Shelar is the featured guest in a Classic Conversation with Don Gomes. A classically trained musician, Lynsey teaches violin, viola, cello, and mandolin at her Sleeping Rainbow School of Music. She is also the fine arts teacher at Loa Elementary School, and she has inspired dozen of students thorough her passion for music and teaching. Sponsored by the Entrada Institute, Lynsey's conversation with Don took place February 2, 2023 at Robbers Roost, 185 West Main Street in Torrey.

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Swing Creek at the Entrada Institute

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The Moony Wash Boys is a string band that focuses primarily on "Old Time Music", which can be loosely described as the acoustic music that people played at home and for dances before the advent of records and music on the radio.

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The Butch Cassidies live @ The Entrada Institute. The Ballad of Bishop Budde. Written by Josie Kovash.

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The Butch Cassidies live @ The Entrada Institute. “A Girl Called Joe” written by Emily Cox.

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The Butch Cassidies live @ The Entrada Institute. “Dewey Bridge” written by Eric Jones.

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The Butch Cassidies is an eclectic Americana women's band out of Moab, Utah, known for its original songs, rich harmonies and honest and humorous lyrics.

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Local favorites, Will Barclay and Steve Lutz, have played together for almost 30 years. They will be in concert this Saturday night, April 19, at 7:00 p.m., performing songs that range from ancient British ballads to country rock. Their concert will take place at Robber's Roost, 200 West and Main Street, in Torrey.

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Emily Hicks will be the first musician featured in the 2025 Entrada Sunset Series. This Utah-based singer/songwriter is known for her powerhouse vocals and passion for storytelling. She blends folk, country, and pop influences into a sound that is both timeless and contemporary. Her concert took place at Robber's Roost,185 West Main Street in Torrey, on Saturday night April 12 at 7:00 p.m.

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