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Poetry Connection By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate | Wed Jul 03, 2024 | 1:00pm

Poetry Connection | Summertime Blues

Our Poet Laureate shares some snippets from the Santa Barbara Writers Conference.

Poetry Matters By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate | Thu Jun 06, 2024 | 1:08pm

Our Poet Laureate shares some thoughts on sharing poetry remotely.

Poetry Connection By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate | Wed May 22, 2024 | 10:25am

Music at farmers’ market and I Madonnari, plus poems at the Architectural Foundation Gallery and more.

Poetry Connection By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate | Tue May 07, 2024 | 12:29pm

The young poet inspired the audience to take stock and say “no” sometimes.

Poetry By David Starkey | Tue May 07, 2024 | 10:23am

The former Santa Barbara Poet Laureate discusses his latest collection of work and will do an appearance at Chaucer’s Books on May 15.

Poetry By Matt & Madeline Kettmann | Photos by Ingrid Bostrom | Fri May 03, 2024 | 3:16pm

Amanda Gorman at the Arlington in Santa Barbara, April 30, 2024.

Poetry Connection By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate | Wed Apr 24, 2024 | 3:41pm

Poetry Month comes to a close, but the words keep flowing in Santa Barbara.

Community By Leslie Dinaberg | Wed Apr 17, 2024 | 11:19am

Honoring National Poetry Month, SBMTD buses sport poems by S.B. Poet Laureates.

Poetry Connection By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate | Wed Jan 31, 2024 | 11:39am

‘Poetry Passages’ will put poetry on Santa Barbara’s buses for all to enjoy.

Poetry Connection By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate | Wed Jan 17, 2024 | 12:19pm

Our Poet Laureate reflects on the lasting impact of Sojourner Kincaid Rolle’s life.