Create a Word Sculpture Workshop will be presented by Ellen White Rook at the Bach Branch of the Albany Public Library on Sunday, April 21 at 1:30 PM. Free.Following the guidelines of Beat poet Michael McClure, workshop participants will choose 100 words that represent their personal universe–past, present, and future. They will then create a […]
The Dusk Court Book ClubThe Dusk Court Book Club will focus on the darker side of literature. We’ll be reading a mixture of magic & fantasy, gothic vibes, and there may even be occasional spice. Court will be held by Briar on the fourth Thursday each month – join us for provisions, debates, and new […]
Join us as we kick off the conference with Alice James Books. Founded as a feminist press in 1973, today, Alice James Books is committed to collaborating with literary artists of excellence whose voices have been historically marginalized by producing, promoting, and distributing their work which often engages the public on important social issues.Executive Director […]
To celebrate Troy Night Out and National Poetry Month and kick off Word Fest, poets from across the region will gather at the Tech Valley Center of Gravity to sign and sell their books.
Troy Night Out meets National Poetry Month! On Friday, April 26, from 5-8 pm, stop Join poets from Troy and the region for an evening of readings and book signings and sales. Stop into the Community Room at the Tech Valley Center of Gravity makerspace any time between 5 and 8 pm, as you enjoy […]
Join MochaLisa’s Caffé to celebrate our local authors and all things books on April 27th!Authors will be on-hand throughout the day, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. S.A. Kazlo Paul E. May J.T. McGee Joseph R.R. Templin Keith Willis 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Hannah Booke Joe Di Bari Peggy […]
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 […]
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.
