Beginning January 2008!
William Saroyan Society’s Annual Story Writing Contest
Submissions Due: March 10, 2008
Awards: April 10, 2008 at Woodward Park Regional Library, located at 944 E. Perrin
Ave., Fresno.
For library information only call (559) 433-3135.
The William Saroyan Society will be holding its annual story writing contest for students in grades
one through college beginning in January 2008. Submissions are due on March 10, and awards
will be presented on April 10 at the Woodward Park Regional Library. The Theme is Stories from
Your Home Place: how has the place where you live or have lived, the people you have met,
and your dreams in that place affected your life? William Saroyan set many of his homespun
stories, fiction and nonfiction, in Fresno. He wrote about the people he met, and their lives and
dreams. Prizes are awarded for First ($100), Second ($75), and Third ($50). For more
information on the Annual Story Writing Contest, see www.williamsaroyansociety.org.
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Beginning Wednesday, January 2 through January 28, 2008
Armenian Museum Saroyan Photograph Exhibition
Fresno City Hall
2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
8am-5pm, Monday through Friday only
Free to the Public
Begin the Centennial by enjoying a United States premier exhibition of gallery quality black and
white photographs of Saroyan in Armenia. These exquisite pictures of Saroyan during his last visit
to Armenia were taken by photographer Boghos Boghossian, who currently resides in Armenia.
Located on the bottom floor of City Hall, come and enjoy this unique show and take advantage
for the wonderful opportunity to purchase these works of photographic art.
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Beginning Thursday, January 3
Fresno Historical Society’s Saroyan Exhibition Cases
Fresno City Hall
2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
Art Hop Night: January 3, 2008
8am-5pm, Monday through Friday only
Free to the Public
From the archives of the Fresno Historical Society, enjoy a presentation of Saroyan’s Home—
Saroyan’s Fresno. Through images and the author’s words, the displays will give people a glimpse
into Saroyan’s hometown and his boyhood memories that inspired his famous writings.
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Beginning Thursday, January 3, 2008 through Sunday, February 24, 2008
William Saroyan Art Exhibition and Reception for Opening Night
Tulare Historical Museum, Heritage Room
444 West Tulare Avenue, Tulare, California
Exhibition: Thursday-Saturday, 10 AM-4 PM; Sunday 12:30 AM-4:00 PM
Reception: Thursday, January 3, 2008, 5:30 PM-7 PM
The Tulare Historical Museum will be exhibiting rare art work created by William Saroyan. Be
among the first this year to view paintings and sketches by this celebrated author. This
exhibition will be a wonderful opportunity to examine another facet of Saroyan’s artistic nature.
There will be a champagne reception for those attending the opening night of the art exhibit.
Admission to the Saroyan Art Exhibition: $5.00 Adults, $3.00 seniors (age 55 and up) and AAA
members, $2.00 Students. No charge for the Opening Night Exhibition Reception. For more
information, contact the Museum at 559-686-2074
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Thursday, January 10, 2008
Cave Dwellers Theatrical Production
California State University, Los Angeles, California
5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles
The California State University, Los Angeles brings to the Centennial the stage production of
Saroyan’s 1957 play the Cave Dwellers. For ticket prices and hours, please contact CSU Los
Angeles, Theatre Department, or visit their website.
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Thursday, January 10, 2008 through Friday, January 11, 2008
Saroyan Society’s Twenty-Four Hour Read-A-Thon
George’s Restaurant
6680 N. Blackstone, Fresno, California
11 AM to 11 AM
Free Admission
Seventy-two media personalities, elected officials, local celebrities and other community members
will unite to read William Saroyan’s The Human Comedy and My Name is Aram from 11 am on
January 10th to 11am on January 11, 2008. Stop by and be a part of this fun event. To
volunteer to read, contact Roberta Barton at (559) 488-1922.
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Friday, January 11, 2008
Annual Fresno Chamber of Commerce Dinner
Saroyan Centennial Kick-Off!
Fresno Convention Center
No-Host Cocktails at 6 PM
Dinner at 7 PM
The Chamber Dinner will be the occasion for the official city-wide kick-off for the Saroyan
Centennial. Guests at the dinner will have the opportunity to hear the Chamber’s year end
reports, greet the new leadership, and enjoy entertainment that will be inspired by William
Saroyan and his Armenian Heritage—a time to celebrate one of our most notable Fresno native
sons. For reservations ($85 each), contact the Fresno Chamber of Commerce office at (559)
495-4800.
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Saturday, January 12, 2008
Saroyan Symposium
Fresno Convention Center, Fresno, California
New Exhibit Hall, Rooms 2015-2018
10:00 AM
Free Admission
The Armenian Museum and the William Saroyan Society welcomes you to celebrate the life and
works of William Saroyan with a distinguished panel of guests. Join moderator John Kallenberg,
President of the William Saroyan Society, as he introduces Saroyan scholar Dr. Jon Whitmore,
President of Texas Tech University; San Francisco-based writer and friend of Saroyan, Herb Gold;
Saroyan writer, William Justice, author of the introduction for Essential Saroyan; English Professor,
Deanna Garabedian, who continues impart her knowledge of Saroyan to her students; and
former Fresno Bee columnist, Eli Setenich, who shared Saroyan stories with Fresnans for many
years. This event promises to be both enlightening and entertaining with plenty of anecdotal
stories to equal the colorful and animated life of Saroyan. Afterwards, join the panel as they
gather for an Armenian lunch at the Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, in walking distance
of the Fresno Convention Center. The symposium is sponsored with a generous gift from the
Knights of Vartan. For more information, contact the Saroyan Centennial office at (559)
243-5880.
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Saturday, January 12, 2008
Luncheon
Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church
Social Hall
2226 Ventura Avenue, Fresno (across from the Convention Center), California
12 PM Social Gathering
12:30 PM Luncheon, $14
For Reservations Call: 559-486-1141
Tickets may also be purchased at the door
After the Saroyan Symposium, it’s a short walk to the oldest Armenian Apostolic Church in the
western United States. The Trinity Ladies Guild will be preparing a delicious traditional Armenian
meal for all those who enjoy good food and good company. Lunch will offer the opportunity to
visit with the panelists and get more insight into this man, William Saroyan.
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Saturday, January 12 through January 13, 2008
Art Exhibit
Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church
2226 Ventura Avenue, Fresno (across from the Convention Center), California
10 AM to 4 PM
Free admission to the public on Saturday (before 11:30 AM and after 1:30 PM), and
Sunday
Enjoy a contemporary art exhibition sponsored by Hovik’s Fine Art Gallery in Hollywood of
paintings from Los Angeles-based artists and artists from around the country. The exhibition of
contemporary works will be on display during the opening week-end at the Holy Trinity Armenian
Apostolic Church Social Hall.
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Thursday, January 17, 2008 - Saturday, January 19, 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008 - Saturday, January 26, 2008
Cave Dwellers Theatrical Production
State Playhouse
California State University, Los Angeles, California
5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles
Showtime: Thu.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3 & 8 p.m.
General admission: $15
The Cave Dwellers made its debut in New York in 1957 and marked the writer William Saroyan’s
return to Broadway. The play is set among a group of misfits--former actors and a defeated
boxer among them--who form their own protective cocoon in an abandoned theater on the
Lower East Side sometime in the mid-20th century and draw on their instincts for charity and
good will. This production coincides with the statewide "William Saroyan Centennial," celebrating
the 100th anniversary of his birth. Directed by Stephen Rothman.
Call the Cal State L.A. Box Office at (323) 343-4118 for more information.
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Saturday, January 19, 2008
Armenian Breakfast and Talk with Ed Hagopian
Pilgrim Armenian Congregational Church, Men’s Forum
3673 N. First Street, Fresno, California
9 AM
Reservations $10
Enjoy a breakfast including Armenian souguk (sausage), eggs, omelet, ranch style potatoes with
onions and peppers, pancakes, oatmeal, armenian pastries, breakfast juice and coffee—all of
Saroyan’s favorites. Speaker Ed Hagopian will discuss his remembrances of William Saroyan while
in France and the United States. For reservations and more information contact the Church
office at (559) 229-2915.
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Sunday, January 20, 2008
Tulare City Historical Society’s
Sunday at 2: Armenian Music with Richard Hagopian
Tulare Historical Museum, Heritage Room
444 West Tulare Avenue, Tulare, California
2:00 PM
Enjoy a lively afternoon of Armenian folk music during the Tulare City Historical Society’s “Sunday
at 2” program with the popular and internationally renowned musician Richard Hagopian. This
event is free to the public. For more information, contact the Museum at 559-686-2074.
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Sunday, January 27, 2008
Saroyan on Kalfayan: Musical Program during Annual Church Banguet
Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church
2226 Ventura Avenue, Fresno (across from the Convention Center), California
10 AM to Noon during Church Services (Free Admission)
12:30 to 3:30 PM Annual Church Banquet
Banquet Meal TBA
In one of his short stories, “Don’t Go but if You Go Say Hello To Everyone,” William Saroyan
wrote about the composer, conductor, and music instructor Krikor Prof-Kalfayan. The renowned
Armenian composer was born in Armenian in 1873 and died in Fresno. Educated in Paris, he
moved to Fresno in 1918, where he was the head conductor of the choir at the Holy Trinity.
Come and pay tribute to these two accomplished friends, Saroyan on his 100th anniversary and
the 135th anniversary of his friend, Kalfayan, by attending the morning tribute with classical music
during church services, and a special afternoon luncheon program of popular Armenian songs
written by Kalfayan, with soloist soprano Anahit Nercesyan and pianist/organist Naira
Shahsouvarian.
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February 2008
Gallery 25 Celebrates the William Saroyan Centennial
660 Van Ness Ave., Fresno, California
Art Hop: Thursday, February 7, 2008, 5 PM – 8 PM
Gallery Hours: Friday – Sunday, 1pm – 4 pm
Member artists at Gallery 25, a local cooperative gallery, will exhibit their art in honor of Saroyan’s
100th anniversary. Each of their works will be created to reflect the life or work of William
Saroyan. For more information, contact the gallery at (559) 264-4092.
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February 2008
Fig Tree Gallery Celebrates the William Saroyan Centennial
644 Van Ness Ave., Fresno, California
Art Hop: Thursday, February 7, 2008, 5 PM – 8 PM
Gallery Hours: Friday – Sunday, Noon – 4 pm
For the month of February, Fig Tree Gallery will exhibit works from various members in honor of
Saroyan’s 100th anniversary. Exhibit will be displayed in the back gallery. For more information,
contact the gallery at (559) 486-0460.
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Saturday, February 2, 2008
14th Annual Dinner Party A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening, Armenian-Style!
Tulare Historical Museum
444 West Tulare Avenue, Tulare, California
7 to 9 PM
Spend a lovely evening at the Tulare Historical Museum for their 14th Annual Dinner Party, A
Lovely Way to Spend an Evening, will begin with a champagne reception in the Museum’s C.R.
Sturgeon Exhibit Hall. The reception will be followed by a delicious, gourmet Armenian-style
dinner prepared by Chef Elmer Leal of Holstein Café. For more information, contact the Museum
at 559-686-2074.
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Young Authors’ Faire and Reception
Letters of Intent due to FCOE: Friday, February 8, 2008
Submission to FCOE: Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Young Authors Faire and Reception: Thursday, March 6, 2008
Winning Saroyan Essay announced: Wednesday March 12, 2008
Sponsored by the Fresno County Office of Education, the Young Author’s Faire showcases
original student writing in Fresno County. K through 12 students from participating schools may
submit books and essays that they have written and illustrated. These books and essays will be
on display at a reception held at the Historic Security Bank Building. This year, in honor of William
Saroyan, the Fresno County Office of Education will be adding a special awards category for the
winning Saroyan Essay for grades 7-12. The winning essay and student will be featured in a
special “Newspapers in Education” publication. For more information contact the Fresno County
Office of Education.
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Beginning Saturday, February 9, 2008
Radio Broadcast of “My Junkyard of Memories”
Valley Public Radio: 89.3 FM (Fresno), and 89.1 FM (Bakersfield)
Broadcast Dates: February 2, 9, 16, 23, and March 1, 8, 2008
12:06 PM
Tune in to Valley Public Radio, 89.3 in the Fresno area, and 89.1 in the Bakersfield area, when
your host, former newsman and noted local historian, Bob Long brings you a wonderful line up of
six half-hour programs featuring readings and interviews by family and friends of William Saroyan.
Featured along with these impassioned voices is music and readings of unpublished works by
Saroyan.
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Saturday, February 9, 2008
Book Discussion Group of Essential Saroyan: A Selection of William Saroyan’s Best
Writings by William E. Justice
Tulare Historical Museum, Heritage Room
444 West Tulare Avenue, Tulare, California
Book Discussion Group: 1 PM
Distribution of Book: Thursday, January 3, 2008, 5:30-7:00 PM
The Tulare Historical Museum’s book discussion group will meet in the museum’s Heritage Room
to discuss Essential Saroyan: A Selection of William Saroyan’s Best Writings, edited with an
introduction by William E. Justice. The book will be available for purchase in the Tulare Historical
Museum’s Gift Shop for $11.95, plus tax. For more information, contact the Tulare Historical
Museum at (559) 686-2074.
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February 21 and February 28, 2008
“William Saroyan: Views on Ethnicity and Identity”
Course is offered through the Osher Life Long Learning Institute at the California
State University Fresno, Extension Studies, and Armenian Studies Program
Course Location: Fresno State, University Business Center, Room 191
Course Hours: 3:30 PM-5:00 PM
Membership Fee: Adults over 50; $55 Individual; $90 Husband and Wife
Lead by Professor Barlow Der Mugrdechian, this program is being made available through the
Osher Life Long Learning Institute and the Armenian Studies Program at the California State
University, Fresno. This is a new program created for adults age 50+ who wish to continue
learning and exploring for the sheer joy of it. The Osher membership fee is $55 individual. For
more information on membership, call (559) 278-0008 or email osher@csufresno.edu.
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Friday, February 22-March 30
Theatrical Production: My Heart’s in the Highlands
Luna Playhouse
3706 San Fernando Road
Glendale, California
Fridays, Saturdays 8 PM, Sundays 2 PM
Tickets $25
Luna Playhouse is proud to take part in the Saroyan Centennial by honoring William Saroyan with
his play, My Heart’s in the Highlands. Tickets are $25. For ticket information please call Luna
Playhouse at (818) 500-7200, or itsmysat.com. For more information on the production, see
www.lunaplayhouse.com.
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Tuesday, February 26
The Shoghaken Folk Ensemble of Armenia
California State University, Fresno
Satellite Student Union
8 PM
Tickets: Adults $20 per person; Students $10 per person
The California State University, Fresno Armenian Studies Program in cooperation with the Knights
and Daughters of Vartan, the Armenian General Benevolent Union, Fresno Chapter present The
Shoghaken Folk Ensemble, which was founded in 1991 by dudukist Gevorg Dabaghyan in
Yerevan. The group uses only traditional Armenian instruments, maintaining an authentic sound
with the duduk, zurna, dhol, kanon, kamancha, shvi, and other instruments. Singers Hasmik
Harutyunyan and Aleksan Harutyunyan are known throughout Armenia, the former Soviet Union,
and Europe for their unique interpretation of Armenian folk and ashoughagan (troubadour)
music. Tickets are available from the Armenian Studies Program at 559-278-2669, or the
AGBU-Zar (559) 431-5259. Proceeds to benefit the Armenian Studies Program.
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Tuesday, February 26 through March 30, 2008
Saroyan Art Exhibition
Kings Art Center
605 North Douty Street, Hanford, California
Tuesday through Sunday 12:00 to 3:00 PM
Opening Reception on February 29 at 5:30 PM to 8 PM
Free Admission
If you missed the show in Tulare, the Kings Art Center will continue the wonderful exhibition of
rare art work created by William Saroyan. Come and enjoy these unique paintings and sketches
created by this celebrated author. This exhibition will be a wonderful opportunity to examine
another facet of Saroyan’s artistic nature. During your visit, take a tour of the beautiful, quaint
town of Hanford, the subject of Saroyan’s short story, “Hanford,” in My Name is Aram. For more
information, please contact the Kings Art Center at (559) 584-1065.
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March 2008
Saroyan Centennial Prizes for Fiction, Non-Fiction and Drama
William Saroyan Society with the San Joaquin Valley Writing Project
Submissions Due March 15, 2008
Sponsored with the San Joaquin Valley Writing Project, the William Saroyan Society is awarding
prizes for adult writers in the areas of fiction, creative non-fiction, and drama. One $500 prize will
be awarded in each category. The winners will also be published in the journal In the Grove, and
included in the Saroyan Archive. Judging will be blind. The fiction contest’s finalists will be
judged by Steve Yarbrough, author of Visible Spirits, the Oxygen Man, The End of California and
other novels and short story collections. The creative nonfiction and drama contests’ judges will
be announced at a later date. For more information check the William Saroyan Society website
at www.williamsaroyansociety.org.
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Tuesday, March 4, 2008
“Saroyan: The Man and His Fresno” with Fresno historian William Secrest
Kerman Library
662 S. Madera, Kerman, California
6 PM
Free to the Public
Fresno historian William Secrest, Jr. will present a multi-media program entitled, “Saroyan: The
Man and His Fresno”. Learn how Saroyan, born in Fresno, traveled the world, rubbed elbows
with celebrities, and received international accolades for his writing. See Saroyan’s old haunts in
Fresno and how he left his mark on our community. For more information contact the library at
(559) 846-8804.
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Thursday, March 6, 2008
Lecture Series--Photograph Collections: Telling Stories Through Images
Fig Garden Woman’s Club
4550 N. Van Ness Blvd.
7 PM/Free to the Public
For More Information call (559) 441-0862
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Tuesday, March 11, 2008
“Saroyan: The Man and His Fresno” with Fresno historian William Secrest
Woodward Park Library
944 E. Perrin, Fresno, California
7 PM
Free Admission
Fresno historian William Secrest, Jr. will present a multi-media program entitled, “Saroyan: The
Man and His Fresno”. For more information contact the library at (559) 433-3135.
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Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Saroyan Film: The Time of Your Life
Caruthers Library
13357 S. Henderson, Caruthers, California
4 PM
Free Admission
Join the library for a film showing of The Time of Your Life that was written in 1935 and was a
winner of the Pulitzer Prize for best screenplay. This film is set in San Francisco at Nick’s Bar. It
captures the mixture of melancholy and hope that emerged between the Great Depression and
World War II. For more information contact the library at (209) 864-8766.
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Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Reading and Book Signing
Fresno State University
University Business Center
Alice Peters Auditorium
7:30 PM
Award-winning Poet and Educator, Gregory Djanikian reads from his latest book of poetry, So I
Will Till The Ground. Djanikian currently directs the creative writing department at the University
of Pennsylvania. The reading of the author's fifth collection of poems deals with aspects of
Armenian history and family life: the Genocide of 1915, the ensuing diaspora, and the emigration
of the author and his family from Egypt to the United States. (Press Release)
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Wednesday, March 12, 2008
“Saroyan: The Man and His Fresno” with Fresno historian William Secrest
Selma Library
2200 Selma Ave., Selma, California
7 PM
Fresno historian William Secrest, Jr. will present a multi-media program entitled, “Saroyan: The
Man and His Fresno”. For more information contact the library at (559) 896-3393.
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Thursday, March 13, 2008
Film Discussion of the Saroyan Years in Hollywood
Clovis Regional Library
1155 Fifth Street
Clovis, California
7 PM
Free to the Public
Film historian, Paul Kaser will discuss the Saroyan years in Hollywood, his works which were made
into movies, and his relationship with famous stars and film studios. Film clips will be shown. For
more information contact the library at (559) 299-9531.
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Thursday, March 13 and 27, 2008
Book Discussion: Essential Saroyan
Reedley Library
1027 ‘E’ Street, Reedley, California
6 PM
Free to the Public
Librarian Ernst Vitovec will lead an in-depth discussion over four evenings of the book, Essential
Saroyan, a compendium of excerpts from Saroyan’s fiction and nonfiction works along with
selected short stories and plays. Register for this program at the Reedley Library by February 15,
2008 and receive a free copy of this book. For more information contact the library at (559) 638-
2818.
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History Day, Saturday, March 15, 2008
All Student Entry Forms & Fees due to FCOE: Thursday, January 24, 2008 Web
Site and Historical Papers due for judging: Thursday, January 24, 2008 History Day
Event: Saturday, March 15, 2008
Winning Saroyan History Day Project Announced: Saturday, March 15, 2008
Fresno County History Day presents students in grades 4-12 with the opportunity to
demonstrate their understanding of history-social science concepts in relation to an annual
theme. Students will research, analyze, and interpret their topics relating to “Conflict and
Compromise in History.” This year, in honor of William Saroyan, the Fresno County Office of
Education will be adding a special award for the winning “William Saroyan: Conflict and
Compromise” project in honor of the 100th anniversary year of his birth (1908-2008). The
winning project and student will be featured in a special “Newspapers in Education” publication.
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Wednesday, March 16, 2008
Saroyan Film: The Time of Your Life
Sunnyside Library
5566 E. Kings Canyon, Fresno, California
6 PM
Free to the Public
Join the library for a film showing of The Time of Your Life that was written in 1935 and was a
winner of the Pulitzer Prize for best screenplay. For more information contact the library at (559)
255-6594.
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March 22 through June 1, 2008
Theatrical Performance: The Time of Your Life
Pacific Resident Theatre
703 Venice Blvd., Venice, California
8 PM on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
3 PM on Sundays
Southern California's most honored resident theatre company stages William Saroyan's
masterpiece, The Time of Your Life. A not-to-be-missed production! For tickets and group
sales, call (310) 822-8392. www.PacificResidentTheatre.com
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Monday, March 24, 2008
“Saroyan: The Man and His Fresno” with Fresno historian William Secrest
Clovis Regional Library
1155 Fifth Street
Clovis, California
7 PM
Free to the Public
Fresno historian William Secrest, Jr. will present a multi-media program entitled, “Saroyan: The
Man and His Fresno”. For more information contact the library at (559) 299-9531.
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Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Reader’s Theatre
Fig Garden Regional Library
3071 W. Bullard
Fresno, California
7 PM
Free to the Public
Actors from the Woodward Shakespeare Festival will perform a reader's theater production of a
Saroyan work. A group discussion will follow the reader's theater. For more information contact
the library at (559) 438-4071.
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Tuesday, March 25 through May 18, 2008
Art Installation—Carol Tikijian: Why Abstract? Reflections on Saroyan
Fresno Art Museum
2233 N. First Street, Fresno, California
Tues. through Sun., 11:00 to 5 PM
Thursday 11:00 to 8 PM
Free Admission to Museum Members
Admission for Nonmembers: General $4.00 and Students/Seniors $2.00
Tikijian’s art installation will feature a large circle constructed of black and white dots on which are
imposed objects representing important elements of Saroyan’s life. The concept of the
exhibition is based on a book, Why Abstract?, authored by modernist Hilaire Hiler, a painter and
costume and set designer, and writer, who was born ten years earlier than William Saroyan. For
Hiler’s book, Saroyan wrote the introduction. The two became friends, sharing common life
views. For more information contact the museum at (559) 441-4221, or visit their website at
www.fresnoartmuseum.org.
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Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Young Writers’ Conference
California State University, Fresno’s Department of English, College of Arts and
Humanities
California State University, Fresno
8 AM to 2 PM
Participation Fee $15
Each spring, the Department of English and the College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State
host the Young Writers’ Conference for area high school students. This conference provides a
valuable opportunity for young writers to hear a professional writer read and answer questions
about the creative writing process. It also provides an opportunity for their writing to be judged
the same manner as any adult writer. The William Saroyan Society sponsors the William Saroyan
Award to a young writer. For more information see http://csufresno.edu/crwr/15ywc.htm.
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Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Reader’s Theatre
Armenian Home of California
6720 E. Kings Canyon
Fresno, California
6:30 PM
Free to the Public
Actors from the Woodward Shakespeare Festival will perform a reader's theater production of a
Saroyan work. A group discussion will follow the reader's theater. For more information contact
the library at (559) 251-8414.
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Thursday, March 27, 2008
“Saroyan: The Man and His Fresno” with Fresno historian William Secrest
San Joaquin Gardens
5555 N. Fresno
Fresno, California
6 PM
Free to the Public
Sponsored by the Fresno County Library, Fresno historian William Secrest, Jr. will present a multi-
media program entitled, “Saroyan: The Man and His Fresno”. For more information contact the
library at (559) 439-4770.
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Thursday, March 27, 2008
Premiere Stage Performance and Preview of Art Installation
Fresno Art Museum
2233 N. First Street, Fresno, California
6:30 PM Wine and Preview of Art Installation with Artist Carol Tikijian
7:30 PM One-Man Show: My Name is Saroyan-A Question of Will
8:45 PM After-Theatre Supper with artists David Fox-Brenton and Carol Tikijian
Reservations $50 Call (559) 243-5880
In an elegant evening with artists, David Fox-Brenton and Carol Tikijian, this Centennial event
promises a premiere of a one-man show written and performed by David Fox-Brenton, and a
preview of art installation Why Abstract? with the artist, Carol Tikijian. Both of these talented
artists will join guests for this special event, sponsored by the Armenian Museum, in an
after-theatre supper. Mr. Fox-Brenton has been acting in theatre, film and television in England,
Canada and the United States. He is the founder of the California Shakespearean Festival and
the Globe of America on the Queen Mary. Ms. Tikijian is a Valley artist whose work has been
widely exhibited.
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Saturday, March 29, 2008
Saroyan Bicycle Ride
Begins at the Coke Hallowell Center for River Studies at Riverview Ranch
11605 Old Friant Road, Fresno, California
11:00 AM
The Centennial bike ride will take you along the Eaton trail from Riverview Ranch to Woodward
Park. Following lunch at the park, riders then return to the Ranch. During the ride, readings
from the works of William Saroyan will be led by John Kallenberg, Chairman of the William Saroyan
Society. Registration for the bike ride is through the Parties for the Parkway at (559) 248-8480.
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Monday, March 31, 2008
Theatrical Reading
2nd Space and The Good Company Players
928 E. Olive, Fresno, California
8 PM
Enjoy a reading of excerpts of William Saroyan’s wonderfully poignant and humorous Sons Come
and Go, But Mothers Hang in Forever. The reading is organized by New York Broadway actress
Jacqueline Antaramian, an alumna of the California State University, Fresno, Theatre Department.
Distinguished readers include Jacqueline Antaramian, Edward EmanuEl, Jim Tuck, Dan Farmer, and
Tom and Aletha Lang among others. There is a suggested donation of $10.00 at the door to
benefit the Saroyan Centennial Celebration. For more information, contact the William Saroyan
Centennial Office at (559) 243-5880.This event was originally scheduled for May 12, 2008.
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