This event is in the past.It took place on April 16, 2026 at Kuumbwa Jazz Center.
PlayPlayTeen poets command the stage at Kuumbwa's intimate jazz club to share fresh work from the Rising Voices Anthology and crown the 2026-27 Youth Poet Laureate. Come early, grab a drink, and settle into one of those coveted front-row tables.
Youth poetry showcase
Intimate jazz club
All ages welcome
Rising Voices Anthology
Tips
đintimate venue feels like a house concert
â°come early for the best seats
Santa Cruz County Youth Poetry Celebration
Santa Cruz
PlayPlayTeen poets command the stage at Kuumbwa's intimate jazz club to share fresh work from the Rising Voices Anthology and crown the 2026-27 Youth Poet Laureate. Come early, grab a drink, and settle into one of those coveted front-row tables.
Youth poetry showcase
Intimate jazz club
All ages welcome
Rising Voices Anthology
Tips
đintimate venue feels like a house concert
â°come early for the best seats
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