The Fledging Premiere and Q&A

Capital Region filmmaker Joe Gietl brings his work and his story to Saratoga Arts for a screening of his most recent projects and to talk about his current journey pitching a TV series. The Fledgling producer and actor Chris Gaunt accompanies Joe to inform audiences on the many struggles and successes that can be found while navigating the television and film industry, […]

$15.00

R.I.P Saint Rose Reading

Collar City Mushrooms 333 Second Ave., Troy, NY, United States

So many talented and bad ass local writers have gone to and graduated from the College of Saint Rose…. and now the college has closed its doors, and their story has ended. However, Collar City Mushrooms will be opening our doors for one night to share a night of memories, words, and goodbyes in a […]

STREAM #6: O Kind Vel’d Sparrow

STREAM is “Saint Rocco’s Electronic Art and Music” salon — a platform for sound poetry, moving image visual poetry, and electronic music that engages with language.Performances by Federico Balducci, Elizabeth Karp, Al Margolis, Michael Peters & Robbie Wing. STREAM offers refreshment for body and mind in an intimate performance space. Dinner with the artists is […]

Lucid Voices Youth Slam

Lucid Voices presents it’s second annual Youth Poetry Slam competition.Youth will compete in a traditional slam competition with 3 rounds of poetry in a competiotn for a cash prize. A free event for the community for everyone to join.

Stephen A. DiBiase Poetry Contest Reading

Finalists in the 9th annual Stephen A. DiBiase Poetry Contest will read their poems. Information about the contest will be provided.Poets expected to read include Guy Reed, Barbara Ungar, Charlie Rossiter, James Duncan, Alana Pedalino, and Jackie Craven with others TBD.

Linda Mary Wagner Book Signing

Author Linda Mary Wagner will sign copies of her new book, Rear-View Reflections on Radical Change: A Green Grandma’s Memoir and Call for Climate Action.In Rear-View Reflections, Wagner presents a compelling collection of essays, nonfiction stories, and poems crafted between 1972 and 2022. Drawing on her experiences and insights, Wagner delivers a powerful call for […]

Caffe Lena Poetry Open Mic Featuring Barbara Ungar

Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States

On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by Barbata Ungar. 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 […]

A Galère of Poetic Autopsies

Featured readers: Jill Dearman, Bobby Miller, and barb morrison.“A Galère of Poetic Autopsies” is a monthly series at Hudson’s historic Park Theater on the first Thursday of each month (except July 2024 which will be first Wednesday). Expect the unexpected as poets, writers, and other creatives from the Hudson area and beyond reveal the inspiration […]

Children’s Writers of the Hudson Valley June Conference

This full day-conference is for adults who are interested in writing for children. Two children’s book editors and one book agent will lead 2-hour, hands-on workshops. Attendees will choose either a picture book workshop or a workshop on writing novels for middle graders and teens. There will be a second workshop for all attendees on […]

Write a Delight Half-Day Writing Retreat

Following poet and writer Ross Gay’s invitation, the retreat will begin with a “write a delight” exercise, focusing on appreciating the simple joys and wonders around us. We’ll then embark on a journey of exploration through a variety of optional prompts designed to spark gratitude and appreciation for the world we inhabit.The retreat will unfold […]

$25.00

New Year’s Words: A New Paltz Readers Forum

Next Year’s Words: A New Paltz Literary ForumContact: Susan Chute, curator and host readandlisten@npnextyearswords.org 917.446.0993 POWERFUL POETS WILL PRESENT AT THE FINAL PROGRAM OF OUR 10TH SEASON ON JUNE 12TH! Join us for the final program of our 10th season at Next Year’s Words, a New Paltz Literary Forum, on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at […]

Word Thursdays featuring Nicole Tallman and Caridad Moro-Gronlier

Word Thursdays Online featuring Nicole Tallman & Caridad Moro-Gronlier will broadcast live IN THREE DAYS on Thursday, June 13 at 7 PM EST.To attend the event, please click this link just before 7 PM EST or go to Bright Hill’s Facebook page to view the live stream. Suggested donation is $3, and free to students. Nicole […]