The Word Fest is Albany Poets’ annual celebration of the poetry, art, and spoken word of Upstate New York taking place each April.
The 2012 Albany Word Fest is shaping up to be great this year and as we get closer to the event we are taking a closer look at the individual readings and open mics that are happening during the week. On day two of the Word Fest, Monday, April 16, we will be gathering at […]
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In celebration of National Poetry Month, Albany Poets is proud to present the 2012 Albany Word Fest featuring the poetry, spoken word, and music of upstate New York. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, April 15 – Saturday, April 21, 2012 “This is by far the biggest Word Fest to date with eight
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The 2012 Albany Word Fest is almost here. This year we are taking the Word Fest to the next level by expanding the event to one full week of poetry and spoken word featuring Open Mics, Featured Poets, Nitty Gritty Slam, Urban Guerilla Theatre, Haiku Battle, Metroland’s Best Poets, Karaoke + Poetry = Fun, and
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This is the week we have all been waiting for all year. The 2011 Albany Word Fest is taking place this coming Saturday at The Linda. The 12-Hour Open Mic has a couple of open spots left and the nighttime show is packed with the best poets and musicians Albany has to offer. Some of
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National Poetry Month is starting off strong with another busy week of poetry and spoken word here in the area leading up to the Word Fest on April 16th. Tomorrow night at Valentines (17 New Scotland Ave., Albany) Albany Poets Presents returns for another open mic night. This is one of the longest-running open mics
The online signup for the 2011 Albany Word Fest is now online and ready for all poets and spoken word artists to take their place. The 12-Hour Word Fest Open Mic will be taking place on Saturday, April 16 starting at 7:00am at The Linda (339 Central Ave., Albany). For more information on the all-day
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The Official Unofficial kick off the 2010 Albany Word Fest is the Third Thursday Poetry Night at the Social Justice Center. Here is the info from host Dan Wilcox: the Poetry Motel Foundation presents Third Thursday Poetry Night at the Social Justice Center (33 Central Ave., Albany, NY) Thursday, April 15, 7:00 sign up; 7:30
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We are just eight short days away from the biggest poetry and spoken word event in the Capital Region. Here is an update on Word Fest weekend and who is scheduled to perform. In celebration of National Poetry Month, Albany Poets is proud to present the 2010 Albany Word Fest featuring the poetry, spoken word,
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In celebration of National Poetry Month, Albany Poets is proud to present the 2010 Albany Word Fest featuring the poetry, spoken word, and music of upstate New York. This year’s event will take place on Friday, April 16 and Saturday, April 17, 2010 at the UAG Gallery (247 Lark Street, Albany). The 2010 Albany Word
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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 is no different with two appearances for local poetry. On Wednesday, April 15, Thom Francis and Mary Panza will be on Channel 13 (WNYT) as
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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 the upstate area sharing their words all day and into the evening in a beautiful outdoor setting. Through all of the Word Fest since then,
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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 seems as if Don Levy has been reading his poetry since the year 1, he started reading his work back in 1988 at the legendary
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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.
