U.S. Poet Laureates to Visit Santa Barbara

Melinda Palacio

King Palms in Santa Barbara

Thanks to recent rains, Santa Barbara has returned to its lush, pre-drought splendor. If the clear winter skies and balmy weather prompts a visit to paradise, consider dates when you have the opportunity to hear the current and former U.S. Poet Laureates speak.

In less than two weeks, Joy Harjo will speak at the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum, February 5 at 7:30 pm, 2559 Puesta del Sol, SB, CA 93105.


U.S. Poet Laureate Emeritus Juan Felipe Herrera visits speaks at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Sunday March 8 at 1:30 pm, 1130 State Street.

There's something very special about hearing a poetry event at a museum. For a poet, it means the opportunity to write your poetry based on the museum's exhibits. I hope to see many La Bloga readers at these two events. Clear your calendars.