Respite by the River 2022

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. 

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 

2022 Season Authors and Musicians      

• Thursday, April 14, 2022 – Reading by Christopher Buckley Et Al – Fresno Poets, Music by Randy Freeman, and Real Jazz

• Thursday, May 12, 2022 – Reading by Diana Marcum, Music by Benjamin Boone Quartet

• Thursday, June 16, 2022 – Reading by Steven Church, Music by Bruce Honeyman

• Thursday, July 14, 2022 – Reading by Michael Meyerhofer, Music by Lark

• Thursday, August 25, 2022 – Reading by David Borofka, Music by Suite 121

• Thursday, September 15, 2022 – Reading by Mai Der Vang, Music by Happenstance

• Thursday, October 13, 2022 – Reading by Megan Anderson Bohigian, Music by Old Fresno

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.

 Thank you to the Respite by the River Committee

Megan Bohigian 

Coke Hallowell 

John Halpin

Carl and Kathryn Johnsen

Elise Moir

Carolyn and Bill Murphy 

Caroline and Peter Simis

Jennifer Williamson 

Thank you to our 2022 Parkway Sponsors!