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. In August the featured poet is Marylou Steznewski. The featured reading will also be livestreamed, please […]
The Hudson Valley Writers Guild presents a special night of poetry and spoken word at The Linda, featuring writers from Trailer Park Quarterly & Hobo Camp Review!Trailer Park Quarterly envisions itself as a place for real writing, something an actual human might want to read. Editor Dan Crocker and Rebecca Schumejda met in the 90s […]
Join us for the Nassau Shul Summer open mic on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 7 PM at the Nassau Synagogue, 12 Albany Avenue, Village of Nassau, NY.Songwriters, poets of all ages, bring your guitars, instruments, (family appropriate) songs, poems and words to share for a memorable night! A sound system will be provided. Light […]
Richard Matturro, author of eight novels, is this year’s invited speaker at the annual celebration of Herman Melville’s birthday at his Lansingburgh home. His talk is entitled “Herman Melville: When in Doubt, Speculate.” He will also read one of his short stories dealing with Melville. There will be refreshments and time for Q&A. All are […]
Join Janet Hurley as she reads from her new memoir, Glove Shy: A Sister’s Reckoning. Set in New Paltz, it’s the story of Brian Hurley, a teen of brilliance and wit who, in the 1970s, became the teen protegé of two-time World Heavyweight Champion Floyd Patterson.The narrative explores Brian’s ascent in the boxing world, his […]
Join multi-award-winning author Jodé Millman in conversation with Hon. Albert M. Rosenblatt as they discuss their recent releases. Jodé will discuss her latest Queen City Crimes mystery THE EMPTY KAYAK and Judge Rosenblatt will discuss his compelling nonfiction work THE EIGHT
St. Rocco’s Reading for the Dispossessed invites you to a celebratory reading in honor of Douglas Rothschild’s birthday. Aimee Wright Clow & other St. Rocco’s founders will read from their own work as well as Douglas Rothschild’s poems. Friends and guests are also invited to read a poem of Douglas’s. Hosted by Joe Elliot. Pausing […]
All skill levels and genres welcome! AWA/EXAT writing workshop methods. Tons of new writing and supplies to keep you going between workshop sessions. Lead by award-winning writer, Suzanne S. Rancourt.Email to register and ask questions: [email protected] NO ONE is turned away. If finances are an issue, communicate with Suzanne. Saturday, Aug 26, 2023 11am – […]
