On Sunday, January 29, poets will gather at Old Songs to celebrate the launch of Howard Kogan’s new book, A Chill in the Air. The gig will begin at 3 p.m. with a toast to the bard and a treat or two to boot. There will be an open mic, but poets will be limited to one poem that focuses on the theme.
Rebecca Schumejda reviews “Better Luck Next Year”, a new poetry collection by Ally Malinenko, available now from Low Ghost Press.
On Wednesday, January 4, the great Caffe Lena Poetry Open Mic returns to the newly renovated Caffe Lena with featured reader Kathleen McCoy.
It’s the end of the year and a great time to look back at some of the most viewed posts on AlbanyPoets.com in the past 12 months.
We welcome in the New Year with a great week of poetry and spoken word readings, open mics, workshops, and slams all over the area.
Why politics? This seems to be the question on the minds of many and has been the main question that R.M. Engelhardt has been asking himself.
It was a cold and blustery night at the Social Justice Center in Albany for a visit from Sanity Clause and featured poet Philomena Moriarty.
Call for Submissions: Second Annual Stephen A DiBiase Poetry Prize. January 21, 2017 post mark deadline. Results in March 2017. $1,800 in total awards, with $500 to the top entry from New York State, $300 to the top out-of-State entry.
“Divine Write” is a reading & workshop evening series held monthly in downtown Troy, NY. We are searching for new or established writers to share both their work and their practice with the community.
The upcoming 2nd Wednesdays poetry event, including an open mic and featured poet, will take place on January 11 at Arthur’s Market & Cafe (35 N.Ferry Street, Schenectady, NY 12305). It will feature Perry Nicholas.
Novelist Harvey Havel will read from his work at the Social Justice Center, 33 Central Avenue, Albany, on Thursday, January 19, at 7:30 p.m.
On Wednesday, January 4, Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by Kathleen McCoy. An open reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 7 p.m., and the readings will start at 7:30.
