They’re in Prison, But Their Poetry is Not

In this article about a poetry and spoken word program from the Journal Times in Racine, Wisconsin, the reporter writes about the a program at the Racine Correctional Institution called the Scribe

People Will Cram Into Poetry Slam

Poets and performers in Fort Wayne, Indiana are coming together and putting on an incredible series of shows much like what has been going on Albany over the past few

New York Times Poetry Chronicle

The New York Times published some reviews of some recently released poetry books in this past Sunday’s paper.  Poets Frederick Seidel, Erin Belieu, Roy Jacobstein, Bill Coyle, Constance Quarterman Bridges, Bill

Poetry Champion Captivates Area Teens

1994 National Poetry Slam and 1996 International Poetry Slam Champion Gayle Danley recently took her performance to school children at the Bridge City High School in Texas.  Hundreds of students

Straphangers Protest Through Poetry

It looks like we are not the only ones having an Airing of Grievances.  In NYC, there was a poetry contest called “Vent your Inspiration” where poets and writers could complain

First Fridays Feast of Art

It is that time of month again…First Friday!  This Friday, December 1 from 6-9PM there are 11 art openings and two bands participating in the festivities.  You can get a

Bringing Poetry to Life

The Journal Star in Lincoln Nebraska has an article about a high school students journey into the world poetry.  What got her started and where has she gone since first jumping

UAG Upcoming Submissions

The Upstate Artists Guild has two exciting events coming up with submission deadlines which are quickly approaching: Small Works ShowDecember 1st through December 22ndAll work must be no larger than

First Annual Airing of Grievances

Bring your poems! Bring your rants! Bring your friends! With the holiday season (and all of its related stresses) creeping up on us, Albany Poets would like to give poets,

Busiest Host in the Hudson Valley

Robert Milby will be reading at the Lark Tavern on November 27th, though how he finds the time to do any readings himself, considering his schedule as a poetry host,