Poetry is meant to be shared. Join the Poetry Caravan of Columbia County and your friends and neighbors at the Chatham Public Library for an open-mic style poetry event. Bring your favorite poems (yours or someone else’s) to share with the group or just come to listen and enjoy. Light refreshments will be provided. No […]
Local poet Francesca Sidoti will read from her work at the Social Justice Center, 33 Central Ave., Albany, NY on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:30PM, with an open mic for community poets.A native and resident of Albany, NY, Francesca J. Sidoti has had work published in Chiron Review, Haight-Ashbury Literary Journal, Viet Nam Generation, South Ash Press, Moonstone Arts Nikki Giovanni Tribute, eunoia review and […]
POETRY READING AT PINE HOLLOW ARBORETUM with feature poet DAVID GONSALVES (with event also including time for poets who wish to read some of their own poems)Sign-up starts at 6:00 PM with Reading beginning at 6:30 PM. Reading held at HQ building at 34 Pine Hollow Road, Slingerlands, NY 12159. David Gonsalves is a dedicated […]
Writers can find many opportunities and methods to engage in an intense period of writing. One of those is the November Marathon Challenge sponsored by the national Sisters in Crime organization. Learn more about the November Challenge at the Upper Hudson SinC Chapter meeting led by author and writing instructor Ellen Higgins. The meeting is […]
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 […]
Come write in! Poets, novelists, cartoonists, and more are invited to an hour of writing inspiration and sharing. Work on your existing projects or try a new prompt in a supportive and welcoming atmosphere. New writers are always welcome, and snacks are provided, of course!For teens grades 6th-12th. Registration encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome. Please […]
Lucid Voices open mic experience continues with another Open Mic featuring Gabriella Rubin!
If you like to attend author events to ask questions and buy autographed books, imagine having several authors in one place!The Upper Hudson Chapter of Sisters in Crime and the Rensselaer Public Library invite you to join several area authors for a discussion on what makes them and their novels tick! Their award-winning novels cover […]
On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by Joseph Bruchac. An open mic poetry reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 6:30 pm and the readings will start at 7:00.The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5 general, free for students. The featured reading will also […]
Poetry Open Mic, hosted by Rachel Baum, featuring poet, painter, and podcaster Marilyn McCabe at the Saratoga Senior Center.Marilyn McCabe is the author of Perpetual Motion, Glass Factory, Rugged Means of Grace, and Being Many Seeds. Each open mic participant may read 2 short poems or 1 longer one. The Saratoga Senior Center Open Mic is supportive, affirming, and non-threatening.
Poetry reading and open mic at the Pine Hollow Arboretum with featured poet Alan CatlinSign-up starts at 6:00 PM with Reading beginning at 6:30 PM. Reading held at HQ building at 34 Pine Hollow Road, Slingerlands, NY 12159. Site is the former home of John and Kay Abbuhl. Alan Catlin, a poet of legendary presence […]
Form creates a structure, which allows the beautiful chaos of expression to unfold + flow with the understanding that it will always be held. When the organic flow of creative expression is held in a container that honors it, this creative expression becomes more magnetic — its energy glows brighter with authentic potency.But what structure […]
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.
