Life on Judith Roche has lived her life fascinated and immersed in the power of the written word. As a long-time poet, she has published several collections of works, including “Wisdom of the Body,” which won an American Book Award in 2007. As long-time director of Bumbershoot’s literary arts program …

The Laguna Art Museum and Laguna Beach Literary Laureate Lojo Simon recently announced the opening on January 18 of a special exhibition at the museum titled “Word & Image in Dialogue”, showcasing created works of art and literature. by local artists and writers. The exhibition will run until January 25. …