Pierre Joris: A Nomad Poet Returns to Albany

Pierre Joris, avant-garde poet, and winner of major prizes from PEN for his poetry translations, returns to UAlbany, where he taught poetry for more than 20 years (1992-2013).4:30 p.m. Tuesday, […]

State Author and State Poet Ceremony

You are invited to attend the installation ceremony for State Author Jacqueline Woodson and State Poet Patricia Spears JonesWoodson will receive the Edith Wharton Citation of Merit for Fiction and […]

Albany Book Festival

The 6th Annual Albany Book Festival will feature conversations with bestselling authors, panel discussions, readings, book signings, a children’s room with authors and fun activities, a meet and greet with […]

Caffe Lena Poetry Festival

Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States

JOIN US TO CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF CAFFÈ LENA POETRY HOSTED BY CAROL GRASER!On the first Wednesday of the month in September 2003, Carol Graser initiated an open mic poetry […]

Tribute to Russell Banks

Join us at the Albany Book Festival for a tribute to the late Russell Banks, major American novelist, who died January 7, 2023, at his home in Saratoga Springs.Russell was […]

Empowered by Poetry

A new open mic for poetry and spoken word in Troy sponsored by The Arts Center of the Capital Region.Sign up starts at 6:00 p.m.; open mic begins ar 6:30 […]

Caffè Lena Presents 60 Years of Banned Books

Caffè Lena and the Saratoga Springs Public Library come together to celebrate Banned Books Week with a night of music and reading from books that have been banned or challenged […]

Banned Book Giveaway

Stop by the Saratoga Springs Public Library Saturday October 7th for a free book! While celebrating Banned Books Week, the SSPL is giving away copies of books that have been […]

Richard Loranger Reading + Open Mic

Richard Loranger Poetry Book Tour for his new book Mammal.It’s a community garden poetry party with the featured reader, bonfire, open mic sharing circle, & a vegetarian potluck Suggested donation […]