September 2018

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News from Alan Catlin

Alan Catlin announces the publication of his new book, “Wild Beauty” and information on the annual Schenectady Community of Writers event at the Schenectady Public Library.

Mugabi Byenkya

Brass Tacks Featuring Mugabi Byenkya

We are very happy to welcome our very first Brass Tacks featured poet, Mugabi Byenkya, on Tuesday, October 16 at The Low Beat.

Dave Kime

Poets Speak Loud Featuring Dave Kime

The Poets Speak Loud open mic series continues at McGeary’s in downtown Albany on Monday, October 29, with featured reader Dave Kime.

Poets Speak Loud Featuring Dave Kime

The Poets Speak Loud open mic series continues at McGeary’s in downtown Albany on Monday, October 29, with featured reader Dave Kime.

Sean Penn Visits Albany!

Following his certainly less than necessary introduction, Penn sat and detailed his rushed trip east to visit the college campus. He went on to discuss the writing of his novel, his excitement for the art and process of writing itself as evident as his boredom with acting.

Banned Books… in America?

Another point Ward noted was the fact that book bans were often targeted at Young Adult—YA books, like Thirteen Reasons Why, with the challenges coming from either parents, or patrons, 32 and 42 percent of all book ban petitioners respectively according to the ALA.