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Poetry Connection By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

Our poetry columnist seeks — and finds — the answer to the age-old question of “why poetry?”

Poetry Matters By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

Celebrating the 80th birthday of Santa Barbara’s poetic leader, Sojourner Kincaid Rolle.

Poetry Matters By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

A visit to the Maple Leaf Bar for the Everette Maddox Poetry Series.

Poetry Connection By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

Poetry Matters By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

Poetry Connection By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

Poetry Connection By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

Poetry Connection By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

Poetry Connection By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

Arts & Entertainment By Leslie Dinaberg

Arts & Entertainment By Leslie Dinaberg

Drink By Leslie Dinaberg

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