Lydia Davis, one of the most accomplished writers of our time, presents Our Strangers: Stories (2023), her new collection addressing topics ranging from marriage to tiny insects.The New Yorker called her “one of the most original minds in American fiction today,” and Jonathan Franzen said, “She is the shorter Proust among us. She has the […]
LGBTQIA+ parents, join us for a monthly “POP” night… an activity night dedicated to Parents of Pride (POP) and your kids!Join us for arts, crafts, and community engagement for the whole family! POP nights are a new community activity group dedicated to LGBTQIA+ parents, and allies, in the Saratoga area. Mix, mingle, and network with […]
Soho Press and Rough Draft Bar & Books present the launch of Ryan Chapman‘s novel “The Audacity.”Join us for an evening of literature, cocktails, and scams. Ryan Chapman will be in conversation with Halimah Marcus, executive director of Electric Literature, followed by a vinyl set by DJ Harlan. “The Audacity,” named one of 2024’s most […]
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 April 3 the featured poet is Susan Jefts. The featured reading will also be […]
The Women & the Arts group at Howe branch of Albany Public Library welcomes Therese Broderick as their guest speaker on Thursday April 4 at 1:00 pm.Therese will read from her new book Every Seed a Song. Therese binded the book herself using the Japanese stitch called retchoso. Come and hear these powerful new poems. […]
A Galère of Poetic Autopsies is held on the first Thursday of each month at Hudson’s historic Park Theater. Expect the unexpected as poets, writers, and other creatives from the Hudson area and beyond reveal the inspiration and shadows behind their work.April’s readers: Rebecca R. Borrer, Jenniffer Claroscura, and David Lawton. Hosted and curated by […]
Susan Oringel, a local writer and psychologist will be reading from her first full-length book of poetry, Carnevale, at the Book House in Stuyvesant Plaza in Albany on Saturday, April 6 at 3 p.m.Carnevale is a journey in poetry through the lives and deaths of her parents–who both grew up in Coney Island in the […]
Come out and celebrate National Poetry Month! Saratoga Springs Poet Laureate Joe Bruchac will read and perform, followed by poet Lance Henson.Mr. Henson is a member of the Southern Cheyenne Nation, a cultural activist, teacher, and author of several books of poems. In addition to being a widely published poet, Dr. Bruchac is a storyteller, musician, and member of the […]
Straw Dog Writers Guild members who would like to spend some time writing together can join a Zoom session. We will spend 15 minutes on introductions, a 45 minute writing session, have a 15 minute discussion, then write for a second 45 minute period of time. Afterwards, the Zoom room will remain open for a […]
Haiku, Senryu and Tanka are terse poetic forms adapted to English from the Japanese poetic tradition. Their seeming simplicity can unmask breathtaking insights, universal truths and unanswerable questions. This generative workshop will offer poets a delightful opportunity to play with the forms’ themes and structures to craft much from little. All experience levels welcome.
Novel Ideas Book ClubJoin us for lively discussions on current novels while sipping on delicious cocktails. Our group is all about embracing fresh perspectives, exploring new voices, and having a blast while doing it. Come expand your literary horizons and make some new book-loving friends along the way. No stuffy dress code required, just bring […]
Alice McDermott, one of the leading novelists of her generation, is the author of the New York Times bestseller, Absolution (2023), about the lives of American women on the margins of the Vietnam War. Wives have appeared as minor characters in Vietnam War fiction, but in Absolution they take center stage.Alice McDermott Thursday, April 11 […]
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.
