Poet, Peace Activist — Host of the Third Thursday Poetry Night at the Social Justice Center in Albany NY, member of 3 Guys from Albany, & photographer who has “the world’s largest collection of photos of unknown poets.” Active member of Veterans for Peace. For listings of upcoming poetry events see the calendar on www.albanypoets.com & on www.poetz/hudson.
The old folks commandeered the center cluster of tables while others, including some new faces were spread about the rest of the room.
This was certainly the shortest open mic Dan has been to, perhaps ever, but, “shortest doesn’t mean it’s not fun…”
This was the last in the series featuring individual local writers, with the final subject being “el presidente” himself, Thom Francis.
The Troy Poetry Mission, hosted by R.M. Engelhardt and James Duncan, returned at their new home and Dan Wilcox was there to take notes.
“The Tin Angel” had been on Dan’s my mind since Paul Pines died in late June, and he had forgotten he had signed his copy.
Tonight, Thom Francis was the host of a new poetry/spoken word series at The Low Beat on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, “what’s old is new again”.
Third Thursday in the Summer — had to crank up the sound system a bit because the door was open letting in the sounds of The Street.
In spite of Dan’s recent days on the beach, he was glad to be back among the poets of Albany and to settle in for food, beer and words.
Dan Wilcox looks back at the history of The Readings Against the End of the World as we bring the 24-hour open mic back for the Word Fest.
Dan Wilcox discusses the poetry of Mike Jurkovic and the interview that followed at the February 2017 edition of Albany Poets Presents.
Dan Wilcox took his annual birthday trip to Cape Ann and was able to attend the Open Mic at the Gloucester Writers Center.
The first 2nd Sunday @ 2 reading of 2017 kicked off the new year with a great poetry open mic at The Arts Center in Troy.
