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
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Reading by Joseph Rios
Music by Tip Jar
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Reading by Margarita Engle
Music by Green Bush Spring
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Reading by Steven Church
Music by Scats on the Sly
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 |
Michael Meyerhofer
*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. |