Moony Wash Boys bring "roots" music!

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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Drew Sprafke, Park Manager, will present an overview of park amenities and offerings, an overview of park geology and an introduction to park ecosystems and wildlife.

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A local musician, Cora Mae Taylor, performed at Robbers Roost, 185 West Main Street, in Torrey, Utah, Saturday night, May 4. With some of her friends, Cora Mae Taylor will play songs from her new album, Red White Blue and Green. She has written many songs that bring back memories from her childhood, as well as celebrate the vivid colors of Wayne County.

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This presentation on the Great Gallery will discuss the groupings of the painted figures and include an analysis of the spatial dynamics that set the Great Spirit Group of figures apart in the world of prehistoric rock art.

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The National Park Service (NPS) began in the Dakota Territory in 1916 and has now grown to 431 units (often referred to as parks) in all 50 states. To learn more about the history of NPS. Andy Smithkin, ranger in Capitol Reef National Park, will discuss the past growth, present challenges, and future opportunities for the national parks ands monuments.

Saturday, July 19, Steve Trimble and Scott Berry, both lifelong conservation advocates, engaged in a lively discussion of public-lands conservation in Utah. From a brief history of wilderness advocacy to Steve's new call to action, this is an event you won't want to miss.

Donald Davis is a master storyteller. Recipient of major awards from the National Storytelling Network, he is the author of 18 books and has made more than 40 original recordings.
We are delighted that Davis is returning to Robber's Roost, 200 West and Main Street in Torrey. Davis will delight attendees with stories of his family and of his places of origin in the Appalachian Mountains.

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In 1915, George C. Fraser, a 43-year-old attorney, and his 18-year-old son, George Jr., traveled 2,000 miles by rail from Morristown, New Jersey, to Salina, Utah, to explore southern Utah. Led by Kanab guide Dave Rust, they spent a month experiencing the area on horseback. Their adventures were discussed by Frederick Swanson, historian and author of Dave Rust: A Life in the Canyons, during a presentation at Robber's Roost, 200 West and Main Street in Torrey, on Saturday, October 25, at 7:00 p.m.

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Author, adventurer, and storyteller Craig Childs takes us into The Wild Dark, an exploration of nature, mystery, and the human spirit. With his signature blend of vivid storytelling and deep insight, Childs invites the audience on a journey through landscapes both wild and profound. This is a presentation for anyone who loves adventure, wonder, and the art of storytelling.

https://www.torreyhouse.org/the-wild-dark

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Stephen Trimble began his writing and photography career as a park ranger, including a season at Capitol Reef National Park. The breadth of his awards mirrors the wide embrace of his work: The Sierra Club's Ansel Adams Award for photography and conservation; The National Cowboy Museum’s Western Heritage “Wrangler” Award; and a Doctor of Humane Letters from his alma mater, Colorado College, honoring his efforts to increase our understanding of Western landscapes and peoples.

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Cass Bromley has served as Superintendent of Capitol Reef National Park since 2023. Her past NPS stops include Zion NP, Gulf Island National Seashore, Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

Join Don Gomes in a Classic Conversation with Clotilde Barrett, master weaver and WWII survivor in Belgium.

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

The Entrada Institute is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the natural, historical, and cultural heritage of the Colorado Plateau.
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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.

Moony Wash Boys bring "roots" music!

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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LENA RICH - (SINGER/SONGWRITER, 60's & 70's STYLE)
Former Entrada Artist-in-Residence

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Experience the music of Davis Starr, a gifted musician whose heartfelt vocals and rich sound captivate audiences. Blending soulful melodies with timeless style, Davis brings an unforgettable performance filled with energy, passion, and connection.

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Swing Creek at the Entrada Institute

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The Entrada Institute is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the natural, historical, and cultural heritage of the Colorado Plateau.
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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.

The Entrada Institute is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the natural, historical, and cultural heritage of the Colorado Plateau.
https://www.entradainstitute.org/give/

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

The Entrada Institute is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the natural, historical, and cultural heritage of the Colorado Plateau.
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The Butch Cassidies live @ The Entrada Institute. “A Girl Called Joe” written by Emily Cox.

The Entrada Institute is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the natural, historical, and cultural heritage of the Colorado Plateau.
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