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 […]
Poet Susan Comninos will read from her work at the Social Justice Center, 33 Central Ave., Albany on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 7:30PM, with an open mic for community poets.Susan Comninos is a widely published poet and author of the recent book of poems Out of Nowhere (Stephen F. Austin Univ. Press/Texas A&M 2022). Her individual poems […]
You are invited to attend the installation ceremony for State Author Jacqueline Woodson and State Poet Patricia Spears JonesWoodson will receive the Edith Wharton Citation of Merit for Fiction and Jones will receive the Walt Whitman Citation of Merit for Poetry at a special ceremony hosted by University at Albany President Havidán Rodríguez to take […]
The 6th Annual Albany Book Festival will feature conversations with bestselling authors, panel discussions, readings, book signings, a children’s room with authors and fun activities, a meet and greet with nearly 100 local authors, and an exhibitor floor.(Four online workshops will take place in advance of the book festival.) 6th Annual Albany Book Festival presented […]
Due to illness, this workshop has been postponed. A new date/time will be announced very soon. Have you written and published a book but have no idea how to market it? Or perhaps you’re working on a book, but dreading the time when you’ll have to sell it? Do you have a small publisher for […]
JOIN US TO CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF CAFFÈ LENA POETRY HOSTED BY CAROL GRASER!On the first Wednesday of the month in September 2003, Carol Graser initiated an open mic poetry reading series with a featured poet. Since then, with Carol at the helm, the series has flourished, featuring a slew of talented and accomplished poets […]
Join us at the Albany Book Festival for a tribute to the late Russell Banks, major American novelist, who died January 7, 2023, at his home in Saratoga Springs.Russell was a beloved member of the American literary community, a frequent guest of the NYS Writers Institute, the official New York State Author from 2004 to […]
A new open mic for poetry and spoken word in Troy sponsored by The Arts Center of the Capital Region.Sign up starts at 6:00 p.m.; open mic begins ar 6:30 p.m.
Caffè Lena and the Saratoga Springs Public Library come together to celebrate Banned Books Week with a night of music and reading from books that have been banned or challenged throughout the last 60 years on October 5th from 6-8 pm. Both organizations recognize the contributions of authors and illustrators amid the current increase in […]
Stop by the Saratoga Springs Public Library Saturday October 7th for a free book! While celebrating Banned Books Week, the SSPL is giving away copies of books that have been challenged and/or banned because they address sexuality, race, gender, and other controversial topics. All are welcome! In addition to free books (while supplies last), learn […]
As to Water: A collaboration between artist Audra Wolowiec and poets Elena Alexander, Jiwon Choi, Jon Curley, and Edwin TorresOctober 7, 2023; 3 – 4:30 PM Newburgh Waterfront (outdoors); seating will be available 195 Front Street, Newburgh, NY 12550 (enter through gate just beyond “Blu Pointe” restaurant) RSVP appreciated but not required: info@strongroom.us STRONGROOM is […]
Richard Loranger Poetry Book Tour for his new book Mammal.It’s a community garden poetry party with the featured reader, bonfire, open mic sharing circle, & a vegetarian potluck Suggested donation $5 – Please remember to bring some CASH to purchase books & donate to help keep the Woodstock Shivastan Poetry Ashram Cooperative alive.
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.
