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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

2026 Schedule

April and October Respites will take place in the barn.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Reading by Samina Najmi Music by Fresno Harp Circle
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Thursday, May 14, 2026
Reading by Aideed Medina Music by Los Fresnanitos
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Thursday, June 11, 2026
Reading by Talia Lakshmi Kolluri Music by Jeff Bowman
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Thursday, August 13, 2026
Reading by Steven Sanchez Music by Tip Jar
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Thursday, September 10, 2026
Reading by Lena Mubsutina Music by Morning Star
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Watch Past Performances Here
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Reading by Brynn Saito Music by Scats on the Sly
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Thank you to the Respite by the River Committee

Angela Chaidez Vincent
Carolyn and Bill Murphy
Coke Hallowell
Caroline and Peter Simis
Carl and Kathryn Johnsen
Jennifer Williamson
*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.
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