Join us to celebrate the launch of the 2024 Wild Words Adirondack Teen Writing Anthology. Featuring 70 contributors from towns all over the North Country, the book launch will feature readings of work by teen writers. This event is at Harrietstown Town Hall, at 39 Main St. Saranac Lake, NY 12983. All are welcome. The 2024 […]
For the first time since 2019, the Word Fest Open Mic is back, featuring three amazing poets – Sierra DeMulder, Samira, and SG – on Saturday, April 27, at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts.
The Prosendale Series presents Trail Mix: Hudson Valley Nature Writers on Sunday, April 28 at 3:00 pm. Multimedia event featuring readings (Akiko Busch, Leslie T. Sharpe, Nina Shengold, Gail Straub), film (Derek Dellinger), original art work (Kate McGloughlin), and live music (Tim Kapeluck and Geoffrey Harden). Admission by donation; $10 suggested. Complimentary snacks and author […]
Read aloud your original or a favorite work and listen to a variety of poetry read by others. All ages welcome.Timeline: Doors open at 6 pm Reading sign-up is from 6 – 6:30 pm, tea will be available Poetry readings begin at 6:30 pm, following a brief introduction Program ends around 7:30 pm Guidelines: Readers […]
The Friends’ Saratoga Book Festival is thrilled to partner with LiteraryArts@SPAC and Saratoga County Veterans Peer Connections to present an evening with acclaimed historian and author Donald L. Miller in celebration of his bestselling book Masters of the Air: America’s Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany, the inspiration for the new […]
The first Wednesday of every month is Poetry Night at Caffe Lena. Hosted by Carol Graser, this event includes an open mic reading and a featured poet. The doors open for signups at 6:30 and the readings start at 7PM. On May 1 the featured poet is Darcy Smith. The featured reading will also be […]
Expect the unexpected as poets, writers, and other creatives from the Hudson area and beyond reveal the inspiration and shadows behind their work.Featuring Slink G Moss, Alyson Pou, and Mary McLaughlin Slechta. Hosted by Jane Ormerod and John K Lawson.
Local author Dee Holloway & graphic designer Caitlin Cadieux workshop their novella LITTLE NOTHING. Dee and Caitlin will discuss their process as well as celebrate the publication of their book.LITTLE NOTHING is an alt-history novella steeped in folklore, unsettling landscapes, and everyday magic. Dee Holloway is a librarian, author and Floridian in upstate New York. […]
Saratoga Senior Center Poetry Open Mic Featuring Poet/Writer/Journalist Jackie CravenJackie’s new collection, WHISH, won the 2024 Press 53 Poetry Award. She hosts a Zoom open mic for writers every month. 1:00 – 2:00pm Saratoga Senior Center 290 West Avenue Saratoga Springs, New York RSVP by calling (518) 584-1621 Light refreshments will be served. Suggested donation: $5 […]
Teen Writing Club welcomes creatives of all stripes to a panel conversation about science and art! Local authors and artists Meg Sodano, Donna Esposito, Caitlin Cadieux, and Caroline Bardwell will discuss their science backgrounds and interests, and how science and the natural world influence their art and books. Get inspired to tell your own stories, […]
Next Year’s Words, founded and hosted by Susan Chute, is a reading forum in New Paltz for creative writing in local communities. We aim to mix young and seasoned voices, juxtaposing works of fiction, poetry, memoir, and nonfiction from different stages of life. Includes an open mic, refreshments, and intriguing introductions. Endorsed by Wallkill Valley […]
The Howl Story Slam is a live storytelling competition. Anyone can sign up to tell a story the night of the event. The rules: true stories, no notes, under 5 minutes. Theme: Risky Business.No tickets needed. Admission is suggested $10 donation at the door. Your donation supports Adirondack Center for Writing and North Country Public […]
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.
