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| The William Saroyan
Festival 2002, Fresno, is a premier celebration honoring Fresno's
own Native Son, William Saroyan, commencing Thursday, February 28, 2002.
It will showcase the life, times and
artistic talents of the Pulitzer Prize winner
through a number of events including theatrical and musical productions,
plays, panel discussions, tours, exhibits and contests. All of
the activities will be centered in
the City of Fresno at a number of locations,
including: the Fresno Art Museum; The Fresno Metropolitan Museum
the Saroyan Theater at the City's
Convention Center; the Good Company Players Theater;
Fresno State University; Fresno City College; City Hall.
For current list of participants, please
click Events Schedule.
The Festival is being organized by a 50 member volunteer committee, Mr. Larry Balakian, Chairman, in association with the Stanford University Libraries and the William Saroyan Foundation, the latter established by Mr. Saroyan in 1966 as a federal and state chartered nonprofit organization. Funding for the two month long event is being solicited through auxiliary events, fundraising parties, corporate, individual, public and private sources. If you have an interest in contributing financial support to this extraordinary jubilee, please contact: Mary LaFollette For William Saroyan fans throughout America this is a rare first time literary and artistic extravaganza that should not be missed. Plan on attending the first weekend commencing Thursday, February 28 to Sunday, March 3, 2002. |
| Date Last Modified 09/29/2007 |
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