2017 Albany Word Fest
For the 16th year, Albany Poets is proud to present the Albany Word Fest celebrating the poetry and spoken word of upstate New York.
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Events
New World Writers Night Featuring Robert Kelly
On Thursday, March 23, host Leslie Gerber and New World Writers Night present poet Robert Kelly as the featured reader in Saugerties.
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Poets Speak Loud Featuring Reality Beach
The Poets Speak Loud open mic series continues at McGeary’s in downtown Albany on Monday, March 27, with featured readers from Reality Beach.
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An Evening of Poetry with Bernadette Mayer
There is a very special event tonight featuring the great Bernadette Mayer at Time & Space Limited that you are not going to want to miss.
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Caffe Lena Poetry Night Featuring Melody Davis, Matthew Klane, and James Bellflower
On Wednesday, March 1, the Caffe Lena Poetry Open Mic continues with featured readers Melody Davis, Matthew Klane, and James Bellflower.
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Hudson Valley Writers Guild Presents Community of Writers Reading
The HVWG announces the “Community of Writers” reading featuring journalist Steve Barnes, poet/activist Nancy Klepsch, & novelist Tom Swyers.
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Yes! with Dora Malech, Stephanie Kaylor, and Andy Larson
The Yes! Poetry & Performance Series continues with poets Dora Malech and Stephanie Kaylor and tuba player Andy Larson.
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Upcoming Poetry Events – Week of February 26, 2017
We have another great week of poetry readings, open mics, events, and slams in the area to celebrate and appreciate the art of spoken word.
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Women’s Invitational Poetry Slam
Albany poets Amani Olugbala, Olivia McKee, and Elizag will join five other spoken word artists for the Women’s Invitational Poetry Slam.
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Third Thursday Poetry Night Featuring Dawn Marar
Local poet Dawn Marar will read from her work at the Third Thursday Poetry NIght at the Social Justice Center on Thursday, March 16.
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Albany Poets Presents: Mike Jurkovic, February 15
Dan Wilcox discusses the poetry of Mike Jurkovic and the interview that followed at the February 2017 edition of Albany Poets Presents.
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Upcoming Poetry Events – Week of February 19, 2017
Here’s a rundown of the poetry and spoken word events, readings, open mics, slams, and workshops that are coming up in the region.
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