Poetry Connection | The Power of Poetry
Our poetry columnist seeks — and finds — the answer to the age-old question of “why poetry?”
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Poetry Connection | More than a Mentor: Connecting with Sojourner Kincaid Rolle
Celebrating the 80th birthday of Santa Barbara’s poetic leader, Sojourner Kincaid Rolle.
Poetry Connection | Summer in New Orleans and Fiesta with Christopher Buckley
A visit to the Maple Leaf Bar for the Everette Maddox Poetry Series.
Summer Reading: Community Poetry and Your Poems, Featuring Alma Boutin-Martinez
Santa Barbara Poet Laureate shares the poetry of Alma Boutin-Martinez.
Poetry Connection: Boost Your Creativity with a Collaboration
Colleen M. Kelly’s ‘The Dichotomy of Laundry’ exhibition provides poetic inspiration for our columnist.
Coming Full Circle in 20 Years of Poetry
Our Poet Laureate’s path encourages others to keep writing.
Laureate Series at Santa Barbara Museum of Contemporary Art
Special appearance by California State Poet Laureate Lee Herrick.
A Lesson in Resilience and the Teachings of Poetry
Spending time with Joy Harjo, plus upcoming poetry events and a new poem by Shelly Rosen are part of the latest Poetry Connection column.
Connecting Community Through Poetry
Welcome to the first column from Santa Barbara’s new Poet Laureate Melinda Palacio.
Recap | ‘Why We Need Poetry’
U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón at UC Santa Barbara, April 25, 2023.