Writers Read™ and the New York State Writers Institute present a curated program of personal, 650-word, five-minute Summer Camp stories from talented writers throughout New York’s Capital Region — from Camp Chingachgook south to Coxsackie, and east of Amsterdam to Hoosick Falls!The live event will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 30, at WAMC’s […]
Reading of John Hersey’s Hiroshima Tuesday, August 6, 11:00AM Townsend Park, Albany, NY (Henry Johnson Blvd. & Central Ave.) The event is free and open to the public and the public is encouraged to join in the reading. Those interested in reading can sign up to participate when they arrive. Please bring folding chairs. Rain site: Social […]
Join us for an evening exploring the history of New York, as told by author Bruce W. Dearstyne.Bruce W. Dearstyne holds a BA in history from Hartwick College and a PhD in history from Syracuse University. He has taught history at SUNY Albany, SUNY Potsdam, and Russell Sage College. Dearstyne has written dozens of articles […]
Poetry reading featuring Pierre Joris, Scott Laudati and Nicole Peyrafitte in support of the Lansingburgh Historical Society. Open mic for 2nd Sunday poets and writers immediately following featured poets.Please bring a chair or blanket on which to sit on the lawn as you hear the poets read from the front porch. On-street parking, handicap accessible […]
Join us for the 7th Annual Albany Book Festival. Bestselling and award-winning authors, book signings, children’s Room with authors and fun activities, and online how-to workshops for aspiring authors.More at https://www.albanybookfestival.com/
What if you had a superpower? What if you could travel through time? What if machines overtook Schenectady? “What if” questions inspire writers, artists, and filmmakers to create new worlds and imagine alternate realities. This talk explores the “what ifs” that inspired the creations of local science fiction innovators, including Kurt Vonnegut, P. Schuyler Miller, […]
Lucid Voices Presents a show for the ages. A one Stop Poetry Shop showcasing some great talent from the 518 and beyond. You Me and Poetry is here! and it’s coming with a BANG. join us for Poetry, Networking, fun and more as we celebrate the art of spoken word!
Join us for a First Friday Opening Reception for Poetic License @ Honest Weight Food Co-op!https://www.poeticlicensealbany.com/
Trailer Park Quarterly, Hobo Camp Review, and the Hudson Valley Writers Guild combine forces to present an amazing afternoon of poetry and spoken word in the Collar City featuring Steven Minchin, Melissa Anderson, Bunkong Tuon, Tony Gloeggler, Erin Lynn, and James H Duncan.About the Poets: A somewhat self taught Poet, Painter, Photographer and Performance Artist […]
Crime author David Bushman will give a talk at SLCA to commemorate the Hazel Drew historical marker unveiling on Taborton Road and Mosher Road. The talk is cosponsored by the Sand Lake Historical Society, which will unveil a historical marker (thanks to a grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation) near the site where Hazel […]
Physics, biology, astronomy, and poetry all strive to understand life’s mysteries, and both poetry and science are rooted in curiosity and investigation.In this 90-minute program, Barbara Ungar, Sarah Giragosian, Margaret Greaves, and Jackie Craven will read selections from their new books and discuss the ways writers explore science through poetry. Book copies will be available […]
Lucid Voices, the Honey Drippers, and The Fuze Box will collaborate on curating You Me and Poetry on November 9th. An open mic experience held by the infamous Fuze Box!!Tickets are just $20 and for sale at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1053492728109?aff=oddtdtcreator Shout out to Honeydripper Poetry Collective and Craig Earle for putting this collaboration on with us! Open […]
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.
