Take a break from the rush of everyday life and experience a Respite by the River. Presented by the San Joaquin River Parkway & Conservation Trust, and 90.7 KFSR, this is our fifth season of this popular series of readings and performances related to life in California's Central Valley promises witty, wistful, touching and tranquil moments. More information is available by calling 433-3190 x4#. Bring your own picnic and enjoy dinner music from 6:00 to 7:00; Readings from 7:00 to 8:00; book signing and dessert at 8:00. The Respite by the River takes place at the River Center, 11605 Old Friant Road, just 3 miles northeast of Woodward Park. 90.7 KFSR is the proud media sponsor of the Respite By the River.
Thursday May 22 - Franz Weinschenk
Interview with Franz Weinschenk:
Recording of the May 2008 Repsite By the River:
Thursday June 26th - Bill McEwen
Thursday July 24th - River Poets: Chuck Hanzlicek, Connie Hales, Stephen Barile
Thursday August 21st - Readings of William Saroyan
Thursday September 25th - Alex Espinoza
Thursday October 23rd - Lee Herrick
June 21st: Jim Ashford reads a story about an enchanted old T-Bird that takes its driver on a trip back in time to a Fresno of yesteryear. Listen to this reading (MP3 download)...
July 19th: Local poets read new works they have written especially for the San Joaquin River and works by poets from the past. Listen to this reading (MP3 download)...
August 16th: Aris Janigian reads from Bloodvine, and his sequel to Bloodvine, due out in 2008.
September 20th: Mas Masumoto - debut reading from his new book, Heirlooms, with his daughter, Nikiko.
October 18th: Debut reading from the new Highway 99 Anthology by several newly included authors.
Take a break from the rush of everyday life and experience a Respite by the River. Presented by the San Joaquin River Parkway & Conservation Trust, and 90.7 KFSR, this is our fifth season of this popular series of readings and performances related to life in California's Central Valley promises witty, wistful, touching and tranquil moments. More information is available by calling 433-3190 x4#. Bring your own picnic and enjoy dinner music from 6:00 to 7:00; Readings from 7:00 to 8:00; book signing and dessert at 8:00. The Respite by the River takes place at the River Center, 11605 Old Friant Road, just 3 miles northeast of Woodward Park. 90.7 KFSR is the proud media sponsor of the Respite By the River.