Writers in Our Midst: Santa Barbara Literature, Past and Present

Ever since Henry Dana wrote about Santa Barbara in Two Years Before the Mast, authors have been drawn to Santa Barbara. The distinguished writers on our panel will discuss the city’s rich literary tradition over the past 150 years.
The event will be held from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the Founder’s Room at the Granada Theater, 1214 State Street.

The panelists:
—Fred Klein, former Vice-President of Marketing for Bantam books, and author of The Film Encyclopedia.
—Marcia Meier, director of the Santa Barbara Writers Conference, and former editorial editor of the Santa Barbara News-Press.
—Steve Gilbar, editor of Tales of Santa Barbara, of Red Tiles, Blue Skies: More Tales of Santa Barbara, and of Santa Barbara Stories, as well as founder of Speaking of Stories.

The panel’s moderator will be Susan Gulbransen, a writer, civic activist, and History Associates Board member.

Call UCSB Community Relations at (805) 893-4388 to reserve a space. The cost of $15 per person includes a reception following the event. Advance reservations are strongly suggested. For questions, or to make arrangements to accommodate a disability, please call UCSB Community Relations at (805) 893-4388.

This event is co-sponsored by History Associates and the UCSB Affiliates.

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