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 October 2, the featured poet is Jackie Craven. 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.Featured performers: Alex Patrick Dyck, Puma Perl & Joe Sztabnik, and Joe Quattro. Hosted by John K Lawson and Jane Ormerod. Doors at 6:00 pm, show at 7:00 pm. $10 suggested donation to […]
Join us for a First Friday Opening Reception for Poetic License @ Honest Weight Food Co-op!https://www.poeticlicensealbany.com/
Trailer Park Quarterly, Hobo Camp Review, and the Hudson Valley Writers Guild combine forces to present an amazing afternoon of poetry and spoken word in the Collar City featuring Steven Minchin, Melissa Anderson, Bunkong Tuon, Tony Gloeggler, Erin Lynn, and James H Duncan.About the Poets: A somewhat self taught Poet, Painter, Photographer and Performance Artist […]
An 8-week course guiding you to deeper personal truth(s) and more authentic written expression. We take a creative embodiment approach to learning, unlearning, and returning to a more authentic Self.Throughout the 8 weeks of Heart Translation, you will develop your relationship with yourself and the world through words, creating a generous collection of poetry and […]
Signing and Reading:Time and Place * West and East focuses on the two regions of the country where we’ve spent our lives, its overarching subject the inspiring and troubling literal and metaphorical relationships between the natural and human worlds. Nature is described, portrayed, interpreted in a variety of forms with a variety of views from […]
Crime author David Bushman will give a talk at SLCA to commemorate the Hazel Drew historical marker unveiling on Taborton Road and Mosher Road. The talk is cosponsored by the Sand Lake Historical Society, which will unveil a historical marker (thanks to a grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation) near the site where Hazel […]
Angie Cruz, a major voice in 21st-century American literature, is the author of acclaimed novels that explore the Dominican American experience in New York City’s under-served neighborhoods, including Soledad (2001), Let It Rain Coffee (2005), and Dominicana (2019). Her newest novel is How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water (paperback, 2023), the tale […]
Amherst Writers & Artist affiliate and Expressive Arts Therapist, Suzanne S. Rancourt guides writers of all genres & skill levels using a variety of engaging writing prompts. This month’s theme inspired prompts explore thematic direction, POV, texture, and tone. AWA practices are reviewed at each workshop so you can start anytime!Suzanne S. Rancourt is a […]
Woodstock Poetry Society is sponsoring the following poetry event as part of the Woodstock “Second Saturdays” Art Events.Poets Joann Deiudicibus and Thomas Festa will be featured followed by an open mic when the Woodstock Poetry Society meets in-person at the Woodstock Library and virtually via Zoom on Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at 2pm (Eastern). WPS […]
FREE YOUR STORY – Community Writing WorkshopSunday, October 13, 2024 3:00 – 5:30 pm Inquiring Minds Bookstore 200 Main Street Saugerties, NY “There’s no greater burden than bearing an untold story inside you.” – Maya Angelou FREE YOUR STORY! Break free from self-doubt & writer’s block Find your voice & free your narrative Learn how […]
Poetry is meant to be shared. Join the Poetry Caravan of Columbia County and your friends and neighbors at the Chatham Public Library for an open-mic style poetry event. Bring your favorite poems (yours or someone else’s) to share with the group or just come to listen and enjoy. Light refreshments will be provided. No […]
Local poet Francesca Sidoti will read from her work at the Social Justice Center, 33 Central Ave., Albany, NY on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:30PM, with an open mic for community poets.A native and resident of Albany, NY, Francesca J. Sidoti has had work published in Chiron Review, Haight-Ashbury Literary Journal, Viet Nam Generation, South Ash Press, Moonstone Arts Nikki Giovanni Tribute, eunoia review and […]
POETRY READING AT PINE HOLLOW ARBORETUM with feature poet DAVID GONSALVES (with event also including time for poets who wish to read some of their own poems)Sign-up starts at 6:00 PM with Reading beginning at 6:30 PM. Reading held at HQ building at 34 Pine Hollow Road, Slingerlands, NY 12159. David Gonsalves is a dedicated […]
Writers can find many opportunities and methods to engage in an intense period of writing. One of those is the November Marathon Challenge sponsored by the national Sisters in Crime organization. Learn more about the November Challenge at the Upper Hudson SinC Chapter meeting led by author and writing instructor Ellen Higgins. The meeting is […]
Physics, biology, astronomy, and poetry all strive to understand life’s mysteries, and both poetry and science are rooted in curiosity and investigation.In this 90-minute program, Barbara Ungar, Sarah Giragosian, Margaret Greaves, and Jackie Craven will read selections from their new books and discuss the ways writers explore science through poetry. Book copies will be available […]
Come write in! Poets, novelists, cartoonists, and more are invited to an hour of writing inspiration and sharing. Work on your existing projects or try a new prompt in a supportive and welcoming atmosphere. New writers are always welcome, and snacks are provided, of course!For teens grades 6th-12th. Registration encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome. Please […]
Lucid Voices open mic experience continues with another Open Mic featuring Gabriella Rubin!
If you like to attend author events to ask questions and buy autographed books, imagine having several authors in one place!The Upper Hudson Chapter of Sisters in Crime and the Rensselaer Public Library invite you to join several area authors for a discussion on what makes them and their novels tick! Their award-winning novels cover […]
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.
