June 2007

New Issue of Arabeques Review Now Available

Arabesques Review, Vol. 03 Issue 02: Contemporary Women’s Literature Anthology is now online What is women’s writing? Is there a separate female discourse in universal literature? Is there any social

Writing From Art

Writing from Art, a popular program for five years, continues this Summer! Co-sponsored by the Hudson Valley Writers Guild and the Albany Institute of History and Art, the paintings of Albany native

Poetry This Week

Here are a couple of the poetry and spoken word events that are going on this week in and around Albany. Wednesday, June 20 at 7:30pm – the Night Sky

Poets Performing Saturday at Saratoga Arts Fest

Poets from the Saratoga Springs area will read from their books of poetry. Partway through the readings, Susan Jefts and Carol Graser will lead a poetry workshop for all who

Poets "Under Cover" in Washington Park

On Saturday, July 7, the Poets in the Park series will begin its 2007 season at the Robert Burns Statue in Washinton Park.  From host Dan Wilcox: Poets in the

New Photos of Poetry Events and Open Mics

We have just posted new photos from recent poetry and spoken word events and open mics in the photos section of the website. These three new galleries are from the

"RANDOM WRITING" Workshop in Saugerties on June 23

Here’s what previous workshop participants have said about RANDOM WRITING: “…A really comfortable workshop with no one person taking over.” “Cheryl, you gave me what I needed- time, place, prompt

Caffe Lena Open Mic Featuring Diane Lockward

Caffe Lena presents its monthly poetry open mic on Wednesday, June 6 (7pm sign up, 7:30 start) with featured poet Diane Lockward.  This open mic is hosted by local poet Carol Graser.  There