Richard Matturro, author of eight novels, is this year’s invited speaker at the annual celebration of Herman Melville’s birthday at his Lansingburgh home. His talk is entitled “Herman Melville: When in Doubt, Speculate.” He will also read one of his short stories dealing with Melville. There will be refreshments and time for Q&A. All are […]
Join Janet Hurley as she reads from her new memoir, Glove Shy: A Sister’s Reckoning. Set in New Paltz, it’s the story of Brian Hurley, a teen of brilliance and wit who, in the 1970s, became the teen protegé of two-time World Heavyweight Champion Floyd Patterson.The narrative explores Brian’s ascent in the boxing world, his […]
Join multi-award-winning author Jodé Millman in conversation with Hon. Albert M. Rosenblatt as they discuss their recent releases. Jodé will discuss her latest Queen City Crimes mystery THE EMPTY KAYAK and Judge Rosenblatt will discuss his compelling nonfiction work THE EIGHT
St. Rocco’s Reading for the Dispossessed invites you to a celebratory reading in honor of Douglas Rothschild’s birthday. Aimee Wright Clow & other St. Rocco’s founders will read from their own work as well as Douglas Rothschild’s poems. Friends and guests are also invited to read a poem of Douglas’s. Hosted by Joe Elliot. Pausing […]
All skill levels and genres welcome! AWA/EXAT writing workshop methods. Tons of new writing and supplies to keep you going between workshop sessions. Lead by award-winning writer, Suzanne S. Rancourt.Email to register and ask questions: kataahdin@gmail.com NO ONE is turned away. If finances are an issue, communicate with Suzanne. Saturday, Aug 26, 2023 11am – […]
A NYS Writers Institute eventRodrigo García presents “A Farewell to Gabo and Mercedes” (2021), a memoir of his late parents— Gabriel García Márquez, a Colombian fiction writer whose work changed the face of world literature, and his wife of more than 50 years, Mercedes Barcha Pardo. Two events on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, both free […]
Middleburgh Library is proud to present its latest program for lovers of the written word.Starting this September, we will be having bi-weekly/monthly meetings for what we will be calling The Middleburgh Library Poetry and Creative Writers Society. Times and dates will be forthcoming. We will meet to read some of our favorite poems and passages, […]
On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by Rebecca Schumejda. 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 […]
River Poems 3 – a poetry reading benefit for the Lansingburgh Historical SocietySat., Sept. 9, 2023, Noon Herman Melville House, 2 114 th Street, Troy, NY Handicapped accessible Poets James Duncan Scott Laudati Carson Pytell Darcy Smith Please bring a blanket or a chair on which to sit. Poets will read from the porch, while […]
St. Rocco’s welcomes you to a reading with Zoe Tuck, Bill Carty, and Paul Hlava Ceballos Celebrating new books from Bunny Presse: We Sailed on the Lake by Bill Carty and Bedroom Vowel by Zoe Tuck Outdoors, behind Urban Aftermath Books, with readers on the back porch. (Rain Location TBA.) Gather at 4:30pm to hang […]
The Katonah Poetry Series is pleased to host the award-winning poet Kim Addonizio at the Katonah Library.Kim Addonizio is the author of seven poetry collections, two novels, two story collections, and two books on writing poetry: The Poet’s Companion (with Dorianne Laux) and Ordinary Genius. Her poetry collection Tell Me was a finalist for the […]
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, September 19 Multi-Purpose Room, Campus Center West University at Albany 1400 Washington Avenue Albany NY 12222 Free and open to the public A native of […]
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.
