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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

2025 Schedule

Watch Past Performances Here
April and October Respites will take place in the Barn
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Reading by Catherine Abbey Hodges Music by Long Forgotten
Performer Bios
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Reading by Bryan Medina Music by Ellen Armour
Performer Bios
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Reading by David Borofka Music by Suite 121
Performer Bios
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
*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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Address: 11605 Old Friant Road, Fresno, CA 93730 Call: 559-248-8480
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