Sep 17 Thursday
Join this timely discussion of the power and peril of free expression in a polarized society. Joe Kieta of the Central Valley Journalism Collaborative will join the panel that includes Jim Boren, Ginny LaRoe, Angélica Salceda, and Marijke Rowland. There will be time for audience questions later in the forum. This event is sponsored by the Institute for Media and Public Trust at Fresno State, the First Amendment Coalition, the Central Valley Journalism Collaborative, and KVPR. More info...
Sep 30 Wednesday
Manny Fernandez, a Fresno State alumnus and one of the two reporters who worked on the investigative story that exposed Cesar Chavez's history of sexual misconduct, will present a public lecture at the Satellite Student Union.
Oct 06 Tuesday
Come celebrate KVPR's 10th anniversary in the Broadcast Center! You'll enjoy an evening that includes tours of the studio, the opportunity to meet KVPR journalists and hosts you listen to every day, no-host food trucks, plus get your hands on limited edition swag. Free and open to the public.
Through inspiring films and meaningful conversations, come celebrate diversity, resilience, and joy while reaffirming a simple truth: when we come together, we are stronger. It’s going to be a whole weekend of film, fellowship, parties, and true queer community.
Sep 18 Friday
The City of Fresno is expecting approximately $11.6 million in federal funding for community development and to improve housing. Attend a meeting and share your ideas on how the City should spend those funds through the 2027-2028 Annual Action Plan.
Looking for a way to cool off in the summer heat and soak in the scenic views? Enjoy a guided paddling adventure right on the San Joaquin River. Whether you prefer a morning paddle or an evening exploration, this is perfect for both new and experienced kayakers.
Join the Pan Valley Institute for My Relationship With America, a free evening of performance, art, storytelling, and community dialogue exploring identity, belonging, resistance, hope, and complex relationships with America.
The trio Tall Can Koozi returns to Bluegrass in the Park with their mix of country, bluegrass and gospel. The band features the former California State fiddle champion Dalisay Johnson with Adam Johnson (guitar) and Dan Kehler (bass); all three are on vocals. Audience members are encouraged to come early and bring a lawn chair.
A powerful documentary film about Armenia’s most contested region, at the center of global ambitions.
Texas Headhunters: Grit, Groove & The Lone Star Truth: Texas Headhunters is what happens when three of Texas’ fiercest guitar slingers – Ian Moore, Johnny Moeller, and Jesse Dayton – finally collide on the same stage.
Sep 19 Saturday
Could rewriting your story in a different form make it stronger? This workshop explores how adapting a screenplay into a novel—or a novel into a screenplay—can help writers see their work with fresh eyes. Participants will discover how the economy of screenwriting can sharpen exposition, while the greater depth available in a novel can reveal new dimensions in characters and story.