Poet Rachel Baum will read from her work at the Social Justice Center, 33 Central Ave., Albany on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:30PM, with an open mic for community poets.Rachel R. Baum is the founder of Moving Mountains Poets and the Saratoga Peace Pod, crafters who create warm items for families in crisis, as well as the Saratoga Senior […]
Late last year, several published authors from the Upper Hudson Chapter of Sisters in Crime talked about their paths to publication and offered tips to aspiring authors. On Saturday, May 18, from 11:15 to 12:30, another group of authors will participate in a Zoom conversation about publishing. And they’ll answer your questions.This time around, the […]
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, […]
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 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 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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
