There was a group gathered in front of the UAG Gallery on Lark St. at 7:30 for the 7:30 sign-up, but the gallery was dark, so we wandered off, collectively & singly, but then wandered back & there was Rob dragging out the sign & the lights …
We are feeling very nostalgic here at Albany Poets as we get ready for the Word Fest starting in just under four weeks. After talking with R.M. Engelhardt about the beginnings of
How does an Albany-based slam poet fare against the nation? Elizag, one of the Nitty Gritty Slam’s stars, participated as a storm poet at the Women of the World Poetry
I was brought up in the Albany poetry scene on open mics. Slams were something completely out there to me. In many ways, they are still a vague concept to
The Hudson Valley Writers Guild supports the efforts of writers in all genres by sponsoring readings, workshops, and contests and providing a number of valuable resources for the entire literary community.
