Join Us for an Afternoon Poetry Reading on Saturday, April 27 Poetry enthusiasts are cordially invited to submit their favorite published poem to read aloud during an Afternoon Poetry Reading on Saturday, April 27 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Goleta Valley Library Community Room (500 N. Fairview Avenue). This event will celebrate the
The wild and wildly popular author T.C. Boyle returns to the Museum to read/perform one of his most topical short stories. Santa Barbara’s favorite so called “Punk Laureate,” a prolific and provocative spinner of stories and satire, is also a notoriously extroverted performer. "I enjoy demystifying the relationship between the reader and the writer,” says
51st Annual Santa Barbara Writers Conference: A Premier Event for Writers The Santa Barbara Writers Conference (SBWC) proudly announces its 51st annual event, taking place from June 9 to June 14, 2024, at the Mar Monte Hotel. This renowned conference offers six days of immersive workshops, panels, and seminars designed to improve writing skills, foster
The West Coast’s premier independent transformational art and music festival, Lucidity Festival, announces a vibrant return to the picturesque hills of Santa Barbara, June 28-30, 2024. Celebrating its 11th year with an eclectic lineup, Lucidity offers an immersive experience of community, creativity, and connection unlike any other. This year’s theme, ‘Aurora’s Light,’ unfolds the next chapter
Celebrate the inspiring fusion of neoclassical music, poetry and visual arts with pianist, composer, and poet Esteban Ramirez. Experience the debut of his second poetry collection, Welcome Home—The Poetry Book, inspired by the music of his Welcome Home piano/cello album, featuring a moving performance of select piano/cello compositions and poetry readings. Sponsored by Descanso Music,
2025’s Theme: Everyone has the power for greatness—not for fame, because greatness is determined by service. MLK’s quote from a speech in Memphis, Tennessee circa 1968. Thursday, January 16 : MLK Weekend of events begins with the Ceremony at UCSB’s Eternal Flame on the Buchanan Hall lawn near the Library from 12 noon to 1pm.
Join us for an evening of heartfelt stories and community connection at Transformational Tales, Starfish Connection’s new live storytelling series! When: Thursday, January 16, 2025, 5:00–7:00 PM Where: 210 Gray Ave, Funk Zone The theme for this event is “Seasons of Change.” As we reflect on a year of growth and transformation, hear inspiring stories
In celebration of National Poetry Month and the Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home initiative, Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) proudly welcomes Juan Felipe Herrera — migrant, activist, and the first Latino U.S. Poet Laureate — for a day of inspiration, creativity and cultural reflection. The event, taking place on April 2, 2025, at SBCC’s Garvin
Please register in advance. Join UCSB Reads and Goleta Valley Library for an afternoon of poetry readings in celebration of National Poetry Month! The event will kick off with a reading by local poet and UCSB Professor Emerita Shirley Geok-Lin Lim of one of her favorite poems. Afterward, other participants will read their selected poems to the audience. How to participate? Please complete this
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