Our most precious creative wisdom often resides in the heart of our deepest pain, which resides deeply within our own spiritual hearts. Our hearts, entangled in the emotional stories of past pain and trauma, often stay caged in an act of self-protection.But really, this caging is a form of self-neglect of the deeper expressions the […]
Write 4 a Day is a series of one-day writing retreats in upstate New York. There is:no workshop no agenda no required activities no assignments no schedule no WiFi! Unplug. Write. Don’t write. Think. Daydream. Doodle. Outline. Come for the whole day or just for part of it; network, collaborate or write solo; wander the […]
In this 4-week course, you can expect to create a coherent, genuine poetry collection that reflects your authentic poetic expression. You will be guided to assemble your collection using your already written poetic works as well as writing generated in each 90-min session.During each session, you will: -reflect on written poetry currently existing in your […]
For the 1st time ever at the third Thursday readings, there will be 2 featured poets reading, Tom Nicotera from Connecticut & Charlie Rossiter from Vermont, at the Social Justice Center, 33 Central Ave., Albany on Thursday, on July 18, 2024 at 7:30PM, with an open mic for community poets.Tom Nicotera has published poems in numerous small press publications. He was a […]
Expect the unexpected as poets, writers, and other creatives from the Hudson area and beyond reveal the inspiration and shadows behind their work.Featured readers: Venus de Mars, Lynette Reini-Grandell, and Cat Tyc Hosted by John K Lawson and Jane Ormerod Doors at 6:00 pm, show at 7:00 pm. $10 suggested donation to be shared among […]
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 […]
Word Thursdays Online featuring Jacqueline Trimble & Ashley Jones will broadcast live on Thursday, August 8 at 7 PM EST.To attend the event, please click this link just before 7 PM EST: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81577446746 Visit Bright Hill’s Facebook page at 7 PM EST to view the live stream. RSVP to the event on Facebook here. Suggested donation […]
The next Saratoga Senior Center Poetry Open Mic is Friday, August 9, with featured poet/author Lale Davidson, author of Against the Grain and Beyond Sight and Distinguished Professor at Adirondack Community College.RSVP by calling (518) 584-1621 Light refreshments will be served. Suggested donation: $5 Please join us for the Senior Center’s poetry/storytelling open mic! Each open mic participant may read […]
Bring your poems for Circle of Poetry. Bring 3-5 poems to be read by poets attending. Round-Robin format. Friday August 9, 2024 – Sign-up starts at 6:00 PM with Reading beginning at 6:30 PM. Helping to host the event is the PINE HOLLOW ARBORETUM. Reading held at HQ building at 34 Pine Hollow Road, Slingersland, NY […]
Poets Craig Hancock and Marnie Andrews will be featured followed by an open mike when the Woodstock Poetry Society meets in-person at the Woodstock Library and virtually via Zoom (and streamed live on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WoodstockPoetry) on Saturday, August 10th, 2024 at 2pm.WPS meetings are held the 2nd Saturday (2pm) of every month. To attend virtually: contact phillip@woodstockpoetry.com to receive Zoom info. If attending, […]
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 […]
Join us for a conversation with Hannah Lillith Assadi, a National Book Foundation 5 under 35 honoree.Hannah is the author of Sonora, which received the Rosenthal Family Foundation Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and The Stars Are Not Yet Bells, a New Yorker and NPR best book of 2022. Her third […]
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.
