Trusting God during Difficult CircumstancesSome of our times are harder than others. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, health issues, financial worries or even positive changes like starting a new relationship, the “not knowing” can be challenging. Poet Rainer Maria Rilke in his famous volume “Letters to a Young Poet” encourages the young poet […]
Women will gather in mid-July to immerse themselves in writing and nature. Two daily classes are followed by free time in the afternoon and readings in the evening. Class choices include poetry, fiction, journaling, memoir and multi-genre.Since 1995, this retreat has embraced and celebrated the talent women bring to writing. Our voices, so often diminished […]
The Prosendale Series presents Trail Mix: Hudson Valley Nature Writers on Sunday, April 28 at 3:00 pm. Multimedia event featuring readings (Akiko Busch, Leslie T. Sharpe, Nina Shengold, Gail Straub), film (Derek Dellinger), original art work (Kate McGloughlin), and live music (Tim Kapeluck and Geoffrey Harden). Admission by donation; $10 suggested. Complimentary snacks and author […]
Read aloud your original or a favorite work and listen to a variety of poetry read by others. All ages welcome.Timeline: Doors open at 6 pm Reading sign-up is from 6 – 6:30 pm, tea will be available Poetry readings begin at 6:30 pm, following a brief introduction Program ends around 7:30 pm Guidelines: Readers […]
The Friends’ Saratoga Book Festival is thrilled to partner with LiteraryArts@SPAC and Saratoga County Veterans Peer Connections to present an evening with acclaimed historian and author Donald L. Miller in celebration of his bestselling book Masters of the Air: America’s Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany, the inspiration for the new […]
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 May 1 the featured poet is Darcy Smith. The featured reading will also be […]
Expect the unexpected as poets, writers, and other creatives from the Hudson area and beyond reveal the inspiration and shadows behind their work.Featuring Slink G Moss, Alyson Pou, and Mary McLaughlin Slechta. Hosted by Jane Ormerod and John K Lawson.
Local author Dee Holloway & graphic designer Caitlin Cadieux workshop their novella LITTLE NOTHING. Dee and Caitlin will discuss their process as well as celebrate the publication of their book.LITTLE NOTHING is an alt-history novella steeped in folklore, unsettling landscapes, and everyday magic. Dee Holloway is a librarian, author and Floridian in upstate New York. […]
Saratoga Senior Center Poetry Open Mic Featuring Poet/Writer/Journalist Jackie CravenJackie’s new collection, WHISH, won the 2024 Press 53 Poetry Award. She hosts a Zoom open mic for writers every month. 1:00 – 2:00pm Saratoga Senior Center 290 West Avenue Saratoga Springs, New York RSVP by calling (518) 584-1621 Light refreshments will be served. Suggested donation: $5 […]
Teen Writing Club welcomes creatives of all stripes to a panel conversation about science and art! Local authors and artists Meg Sodano, Donna Esposito, Caitlin Cadieux, and Caroline Bardwell will discuss their science backgrounds and interests, and how science and the natural world influence their art and books. Get inspired to tell your own stories, […]
Next Year’s Words, founded and hosted by Susan Chute, is a reading forum in New Paltz for creative writing in local communities. We aim to mix young and seasoned voices, juxtaposing works of fiction, poetry, memoir, and nonfiction from different stages of life. Includes an open mic, refreshments, and intriguing introductions. Endorsed by Wallkill Valley […]
The Howl Story Slam is a live storytelling competition. Anyone can sign up to tell a story the night of the event. The rules: true stories, no notes, under 5 minutes. Theme: Risky Business.No tickets needed. Admission is suggested $10 donation at the door. Your donation supports Adirondack Center for Writing and North Country Public […]
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 […]
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.
