Help Support Bernadette Mayer
Bernadette Mayer, one of the great American poets who has inspired and guided many writers over the years, needs our help.
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Albany Poets
Whether it is at an open mic, on a website, or in print, Albany Poets strives to integrate poetry and spoken word into the Capital Region.
Writing for Yesterday: How COVID Has Made Poetry (Even More) Vital
William Pattee’s new column discussing the importance and necessity of poetry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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R.I.P. The Low Beat
That is, “Rest in Punk.” It was sad to read in the Times Union of the closing of The Low Beat, another victim of the COVID-19 virus pandemic.
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Coronavirus, Word Fest, and Your Writing Life
Due to the current CoVid-19 pandemic Word Fest 2020 will be cancelled. We do not plan to reschedule for this year.
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Albany Poets Announces Merger with NY Writer’s Compendium
Albany Poets is proud to welcome NY Writer’s Compendium to the Albany Poets family to continue its mission to support the literary community.
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Donald Lev, 1936 – 2018
It is a sad day in our community as we announce the passing of the great Hudson Valley poet, editor, coordinator, and publisher Donald Lev.
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Top 10 Posts of 2016
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.
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Help Send Local Poets Daniel Summerhill and D. Colin to Europe
Local poets Daniel Summerhill and D. Colin are bringing poetry and spoken word across the Atlantic this August and need your help.
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Albany Poets Presents Alan Catlin
Albany Poets is proud to announce a brand new spoken word series at The Midtown Tap & Tea Room. The first Albany Poets Presents will feature Alan Catlin.
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Albany Poets at PARK(ing) Day 2015
Please join Albany Poets and other businesses, artists, and organizations around the city on Friday, September 18, for PARK(ing) Day.
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Supporting Local Poets Going to a National Event
In a couple of weeks, a team of very talented local poets are heading to Oakland, California and they we need your help to get there.
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Paul Weinman, Local Poet, Teacher, and Performance Artist, Passes Away at 75
Albany poet, teacher, and performance artist Paul Weinman died Saturday, July 11 at Albany Medical Center after battling Alzheimers.
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