When the page turned on poetry event
Dan Wilcox has an article in today’s Times Union where he looks back on the poetry and events that Tom Nattell started here in Albany in the 80’s. “I returned […]
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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.
Upcoming Poetry Readings and Events
Busy week in poetry coming up. Things kicked off yesterday with Dan Wilcox’s annual birthday tribute and reading of Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself”. Here is some information on Tuesday’s
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Local Poetry On The Air
You can tell when National Poetry Month rolls around each year; the media takes the opportunity to highlight the art in the papers and on radio and television. This week
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One Week Until The 2009 Albany Word Fest
We are one week away from the 2009 Albany Word Fest! The first Albany Word Fest was held in September 2001 in Thatcher Park. It featured poets from all over
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Albany Poets Presents at Valentines, Tomorrow Night
Just a quick reminder that our monthly open mic for poetry and spoken word, Albany Poets Presents, will return to VAlentines tomorrow night, April 7. Sign up will begin at
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Don Levy at Poets Speak Loud, Tomorrow Night at the Lark Tavern
Brace yourselves! Monday, March 30th at Tess’ Lark Tavern(453 Madison Avenue, Albany NY) the feature will be none other than DON LEVY!!!!!!! 7pm sign-up. We start around 8pm. “Although it
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2009 Albany Word Fest
In celebration of National Poetry Month, Albany Poets is proud to present the 2009 Albany Word Fest featuring the poetry, spoken word, and music of upstate New York. This year’s
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Amy Halloran and Matthew Klane At The UAG, Mar 13
Happy Monday! Yes it is early in the week but Albany Poets thought we would give you a reason to make it until Friday! This Friday, March 13th ALBANY POETS
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Albany Poets TV – Live From Poets Speak Loud, Tonight
After the success of broadcasting the Valentines open mic at the UAG a couple weeks ago, we are going to be streaming tonight’s Poets Speak Loud open mic at the
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Poetry Workshops? Where and When?
I recently received an email from a local poet who pointed out that with all of the attention that the local poetry and spoken word scene has been getting over
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Poetry Goes High-Tech
Vince Gallagher from Capital News 9 sat down recently with Mary Panza and Thom Francis to talk about the local poetry scene, poetry and spoken word on the web, and
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Recording From Albany Poets Presents Now Available
The audio recording from last nights Albany Poets Presents open mic at Valentines is now available for download. Albany Poets Presents – February 3, 2009 Thom Francis hosts as Albany
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