Walt Whitman Birthday Reading of “Song of Myself”

Poets & other citizens will gather on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 6:00 PM at the Robert Burns statue in Washington Park in Albany, NY to celebrate the birthday of the quintessential American poet, […]

Poetry Reading Featuring Ellen White Rook

Join author Ellen White Rook for a reading from her newly released collection of poetry Suspended, which was selected by Cathexis Northwest Press as winner of their Unpublished Author Contest. […]

Free

Prose Writers Showcase

The Hudson Valley Writers Guild will resume the Prose Writers Showcase on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 1-3 pm at the Albany Public Library Washington Ave Main Branch in the […]

Ephemera Book Launch with Sierra DeMulder

6PM Doors // 7PM ShowtimeJoin us for an evening of poetry and performance to celebrate the release of Sierra DeMulder’s fifth book Ephemera. Directly following the reading, a facilitated Q&A will be hosted […]

$15.00

Caffe Lena Poetry Open Mic Featuring Jeffrey Stubits

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

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 […]

$5.00

Half Moon Morning Writing Retreat

This half-day program presents a wonderful opportunity to connect with your inner self, unleash your creativity, and discover your unique voice as a writer. The retreat alternates periods of meditation, […]

$25.00

Karen DeBonis Author Talk

Join us for an author talk and book signing with Karen DeBonis! Karen writes about motherhood, people-pleasing, and personal growth. This entangled mix comes to life in her debut memoir […]

Free

Author Event: Jane Delury’s HEDGE at Montgomery Place

Join us for an in-person community event with author, Jane Delury, for the launch of her novel, HEDGE.This celebration will include cookies, lemonade, an author talk, book signing, and house […]

2023 June Self-Edit and Query Workshops

We are excited to announce our June 2023 Self-Edit and Query Workshops will be held at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Poughkeepsie on SUNDAY, June 11, 2023. Our presenter […]

A Poetry Reading by Roberta Gould

Robert Gould is the author of thirteen collections of poetry including Day True, Woven Lightening, To The Dogs, In Houses with Ladders, Three Windows, Only Rock and Other Poems, Dream […]

Third Thursday Poetry Night featuring Darcy Smith

Social Justice Center 33 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United States

Writer Darcy Smith will read from her work at the Social Justice Center, 33 Central Ave., Albany on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 7:30PM, with an open mic for community poets. Darcy Smith is […]