Respite By The River
Take a break from the rush of everyday life and join the River Parkway Trust for a Respite by the River. Bring your picnic dinner, blanket, and lawn chair, and relax at the River Center while you enjoy music provided by talented local musicians. Then you'll enjoy a reading by a Central Valley author.
Respite by the River is a free event, but any proceeds or donations made from Respite by the River go towards supporting the River Parkway Trust's mission to protect and perserve the San Joaquin River Parkway.
The evening schedule is as follows: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Live dinner music, bring your dinner, lawn chair, or blanket 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Reading by acclaimed author
2024 Schedule
April, September and October Respites will take place in the Barn
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Reading by Michael Meyerhofer
Music by Fresno Harp Circle
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Reading by Angela Chaidez Vincent
Music by Ellen Armour
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Reading by Armen Bacon
Music by Scats on the Sly
CANCELED: Due to High Temperatures
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Reading by Bryan Medina
Music by Green Bush Spring
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Reading by Mas Masumoto
Music by Real Jazz
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Reading by Brenna Womer
Music by Happenstance
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Reading by Steve Yarbrough
Music by Kathy Barwick
Thank you to the Respite by the River Committee
Megan Bohigian | |
Coke Hallowell | Carolyn and Bill Murphy |
John Halpin | Caroline and Peter Simis |
Carl and Kathryn Johnsen
*The views and opinions expressed by the authors and musicians of the Respite by the River program do not necessarily reflect those of the River Parkway Trust or our sponsors. | Jennifer Williamson
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