Poetry This Week

Here are a couple of the poetry and spoken word events that are going on this week in and around Albany. Wednesday, June 20 at 7:30pm – the Night Sky

Poets Performing Saturday at Saratoga Arts Fest

Poets from the Saratoga Springs area will read from their books of poetry. Partway through the readings, Susan Jefts and Carol Graser will lead a poetry workshop for all who

Poets "Under Cover" in Washington Park

On Saturday, July 7, the Poets in the Park series will begin its 2007 season at the Robert Burns Statue in Washinton Park.  From host Dan Wilcox: Poets in the

New Photos of Poetry Events and Open Mics

We have just posted new photos from recent poetry and spoken word events and open mics in the photos section of the website. These three new galleries are from the

"RANDOM WRITING" Workshop in Saugerties on June 23

Here’s what previous workshop participants have said about RANDOM WRITING: “…A really comfortable workshop with no one person taking over.” “Cheryl, you gave me what I needed- time, place, prompt

Caffe Lena Open Mic Featuring Diane Lockward

Caffe Lena presents its monthly poetry open mic on Wednesday, June 6 (7pm sign up, 7:30 start) with featured poet Diane Lockward.  This open mic is hosted by local poet Carol Graser.  There

Woodstock Poetry Society Celebrates Second Saturdays

Woodstock Poetry Society & Festival joins in the celebration of the third annual WOODSTOCK ARTS DAY. On Saturday, May 26, WPS&F in association with the Woodstock Arts Consortium will present

Poetry Reading in Athens, NY

Two highly respected poets who live in the Hudson Valley, Therese Broderick and Dan Wilcox, will be the featured readers when Poetry at the Hudson meets at the Athens Cultural

Song of Myself Reading in Washington Park

This just in from Dan Wilcox: Celebrate the Birthday of Walt Whitman at the Robert Burns Statue Washington Park, Albany, NY A reading of “Song of Myself” by local poets