From the Pen of Our New Poet Laureate
An ode to Santa Barbara from its newly anointed supreme scribe
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George Yatchisin Is Named Santa Barbara’s 11th Poet Laureate
Longtime ‘Independent’ contributor joins a “League of Laureates” that includes Melinda Palacio, Emma Trelles, Laure-Anne Bosselaar, Enid Osborn, Sojourner Kincaid Rolle, Chryss Yost, Paul Willis, David Starkey, Perie Longo, and Barry Spacks.
Celebrate Poetry Month at Chaucer’s Books
Author Sharon Frances and Santa Barbara Poet Laureates to share literature with the community on April 29.
Poetry Connection | Get to Know Santa Barbara’s Next Poet Laureate
Ten questions with George Yatchisin, Santa Barbara’s next Poet Laureate.
Spirits in the Air Returns for Another Year of Boozy Verse
The Good Lion hosts a poetic happy hour and reading.
Poetry Connection | Connecting with the Poetry Buffet in New Orleans
Our Poet Laureate shares some southern adventures.
Poetry Connection | Connecting with Oxnard Writers
Our poetry columnist shares memories of the late Michele Serros and more.
Poetry Connection | Naomi Shihab Nye Revisits Santa Barbara
UCSB Arts & Lectures hosted award-winning Palestinian-American poet.
Could You Be the Next Poet Laureate of Santa Barbara?
Applicants are being sought among the ranks of published authors who live in Santa Barbara, have “excellent public speaking skills,” and are committed to producing events that expand the public footprint of poetry among the populace.
Poetry Connection | Connecting with Local Poets
Goleta Valley Poetry Series at Goleta Library is a little known gem.
