Spiritual Journaling Weekend

Trusting God during Difficult CircumstancesSome of our times are harder than others. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, health issues, financial worries or even positive changes like starting a […]

Women Writers Retreat

Women will gather in mid-July to immerse themselves in writing and nature. Two daily classes are followed by free time in the afternoon and readings in the evening. Class choices […]

Susan Oringel – “Carnevale”

Susan Oringel, a local writer and psychologist will be reading from her first full-length book of poetry, Carnevale, at the Book House in Stuyvesant Plaza in Albany on Saturday, April […]

An Evening of Native American Poetry

Come out and celebrate National Poetry Month! Saratoga Springs Poet Laureate Joe Bruchac will read and perform, followed by poet Lance Henson.Mr. Henson is a member of the Southern Cheyenne Nation, a cultural activist, teacher, […]

Straw Dog Writes Weekly Writers Meet Up

Straw Dog Writers Guild members who would like to spend some time writing together can join a Zoom session. We will spend 15 minutes on introductions, a 45 minute writing […]

Sharp Ideas in Short Forms

Haiku, Senryu and Tanka are terse poetic forms adapted to English from the Japanese poetic tradition. Their seeming simplicity can unmask breathtaking insights, universal truths and unanswerable questions. This generative […]

Novel Ideas Book Club: Wandering Stars

Novel Ideas Book ClubJoin us for lively discussions on current novels while sipping on delicious cocktails. Our group is all about embracing fresh perspectives, exploring new voices, and having a […]

$30.00

National Book Award-winning novelist Alice McDermott

Alice McDermott, one of the leading novelists of her generation, is the author of the New York Times bestseller, Absolution (2023), about the lives of American women on the margins […]

Saratoga Senior Center Poetry Open Mic

Featuring Poet/Writer Rhonda Rosenheck, Author of The Five Books of Limericks, Sin No More! A Biblical Sea Shanty, Looking, and Yiddische Yoga: OYsanas for Every GenerationRSVP by calling (518) 584-1621. Light refreshments will be served. Suggested donation: […]

After the Eclipse Writing Retreat

Our minds are full of ordinary and extraordinary events. Join poet and contemplative arts teacher Ellen White Rook for a morning of sitting meditation, walking meditation (and perhaps a little […]

Just Do It: A Creative Writing Workshop

Join Stephentown Art Guild co-founder and professional author Robin Catalano for Just Do It: A Creative Writing Workshop, where we’ll focus on experimenting with writing prompts. We’ll complete a series […]

Lara Tupper – Introduction to Haiku

In celebration of National Poetry Month, we’ll read examples of haiku, pay homage to the natural world, and try our hand at the three-line form. Start a writing habit you […]