Opus 40 presents a special reading by four acclaimed activists and writers.Molly Crabapple is an American artist and writer. She is a contributing editor for VICE and has written for a variety of other outlets, as well as publishing books including an illustrated memoir “Drawing Blood.” Alissa Quart is the Executive Director of the Economic […]
On Wednesday, July 6, 2022, Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by Dan Hubbs. 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 […]
Black Bird is a multimedia art exhibit of new work by D. Colin. The show will include visual art, poetry, music and monologues on healing.This art exhibit experience is a new body of work produced by D. Colin during her 6 month artist residency at The Fish Market through the Arts Center of the Capital […]
Poets in the Park is celebrating over 30 years of bringing poetry in July to the Robert Burns statue in Washington Park, Albany, NY. The series was started in 1989 by the late Tom Nattell and is now run by Albany poet & photographer Dan Wilcox. This year the readings are on Saturdays July […]
The Hudson Valley Writers Guild, Trailer Park Quarterly, & Hobo Camp Review are combing forces to present a very special night of poetry and spoken word featuring writers from all over the country at Elixir 16 in Troy, NY. PAULA BOMER Paula Bomer is the author of the collection, Inside Madeleine (Soho Press, May 2014), […]
The Hudson Valley Writers Guild, Trailer Park Quarterly, & Hobo Camp Review are combing forces to present a very special night of poetry and spoken word featuring writers from all over the country at The Linda, WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio in Albany, NY. TONY BREWER Tony Brewer has lived in Indiana forever. His books include […]
Poets in the Park is celebrating over 30 years of bringing poetry in July to the Robert Burns statue in Washington Park, Albany, NY. The series was started in 1989 by the late Tom Nattell and is now run by Albany poet & photographer Dan Wilcox. This year the readings are on Saturdays July […]
Invocation of The Muse – Albany, NY’s poetry open mic for poets, poetry, and the spoken word returns to Lark Hall with a Double Bill of Poetry! This month, the featured poets are Alan Catlin and Alyssa Michelle.Sponsored By Dead Man’s Press Ink Albany NY *7:30pm SignUp *8pm StartTime $5.00 Donation Requested Hosted By R.M. […]
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 7 PM.In August the featured poet is Katrinka Moore. The featured reading will also be live […]
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 Justice Center.On August 6, 1945, the United States of America used the atomic bomb for the first time to destroy […]
Literary man-about-town Joe Krausman will read from his work at the Social Justice Center, 33 Central Ave., Albany on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at 7:30 PM.Joe Krausman is a faithful participant at open mics, readings, & other literary events in the Albany poetry scene. He is a member of the boards of the Friends & Foundation […]
At a time when empathy is often in short supply and divisions, misperception and fears run deep, Yaddo is delighted to support the establishment of a Little Free Library for banned books in Caffé Lena’s courtyard in partnership with the New York State Writers Institute, League of Women Voters and a growing list of supporters.Since […]
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.
