Due to Randall’s extensive knowledge of the area she was hired to help with the filming of “The Great Gatsby” in 1974. She was unable to secure a location for them but she did complete extensive research to prepare for the film.
Mansions and Madam Millionaires with Author Monica Randall Read More »
The Albany Book Festival served as a soiree for creators and bibliophiles alike, featuring prominent literary legends, & brilliant authors.
Review Of The 2nd Annual Albany Book Festival Read More »
Selected Shorts is a popular travelling series and podcast produced by Public Radio International. Stories by new and old writers alike are read by a variety of actors and actresses. The broadcast is aired on over 150 different stations and the podcast is popular on iTunes.
Selected Shorts in the Spring Read More »
The gorgeous garden patio of Lucas Confectionery offered a lovely backdrop for some of Upstate’s most creative minds to showcase their talents.
Stories with Strangers Read More »
Ana Williams from the NY Writer’s Compendium had the privilege of attending a NYS Writers Institute event titled “Writing Love”.
Looking For “Love” Read More »
On Friday, February 16th, SUNY Albany hosted four renowned creative artists/authors in the University Art Museum and Brandon Alpert was there.
A Word on Respecting Your Creative Community Read More »
NY Writer’s Compendium’s Ana Williams attended Poetic Vibe, an AMAZING weekly event hosted by D. Colin at Troy Kitchen.
A Place to Feed Your Soul…and Your Belly! Read More »
He continued on with this intensity saying that “we are a nation in crisis” and that we can’t just continue to pass the blame. Dr. Barber said the wall our current President wants to build is a symptom of our identity crisis.
UAlbany 2019 Martin Luther King JR. Celebration – Featuring Rev. Dr. William Barber II Read More »
VOICE LESS readings is an open mic that began in March 2017 and is held every Thursday night at the Green Kill Gallery in Kingston, NY. VOICE LESS seeks to “give those who feel like their art is not heard, a place where they can share, listen, and become inspired.” According to host Noah David Roberts, the open mic is “a place for those without a place.”
NOAH DAVID ROBERTS: “SLIME THING [AND OTHER POEMS]” Read More »
The poems were affected by a turbulent year filled with protests, prosecutions, and personal strife that gave the atmosphere a somber mood, as well as glimmers of hope, with interludes from the hosts R.M. Engelhardt and James H. Duncan.
We’re Already Looking Forward to 2019 with the Troy Poetry Mission! Read More »
Jeff Doherty from NY Writer’s Compendium went to the last Troy Poetry Mission open mic of 2018 with featured poet Nancy Dunlop.
We’re Already Looking Forward to 2019 with The Troy Poetry Mission! Read More »
Raisman had trained her entire life for the Olympics. Raisman was the team captain of the U.S. Women’s Olympic Gymnastics team in 2012 and 2016, and a six-time medalist. She was also one of the 156 women who testified against Olympic Doctor Larry Nassar in the largest case of sexual abuse in sports history.
Olympic Gymnast Aly Raisman Visits the University at Albany Read More »
The Hudson Valley Writers Guild supports the efforts of writers in all genres by sponsoring readings, workshops, and contests and providing a number of valuable resources for the entire literary community.
