An open discussion about the presence—or absence—of race in creative work: special attention to the influence and effects of institutional racism.
The Elephant in the Room: What’s Race Got to Do with Me and My Creative Writing? Read More »
Local poet Alifair Skebe made the trip to Outpost 186 in Cambridge, Massachusetts for the 2017 Boston Poetry Marathon and filed this report.
At The 2017 Boston Poetry Marathon with Alifair Skebe Read More »
On Wednesday, June 7, the great Caffe Lena Poetry Open Mic series continues in Saratoga Springs with featured reader Alifair Skebe.
Caffe Lena Poetry Open Mic Featuring Alifair Skebe Read More »
Here is a look at all of the spoken word and poetry events, readings, slams, and workshops coming up this week in the region.
Upcoming Poetry Events – Week of June 4, 2017 Read More »
Another great week of poetry readings, open mics, events, and slams in the area to celebrate the art as National Poetry Month winds down.
Upcoming Poetry Events – Week of April 30, 2017 Read More »
We have another great week of poetry readings, open mics, events, and slams in the area to celebrate and appreciate the art of spoken word.
Upcoming Poetry Events – Week of February 26, 2017 Read More »
The Poets Speak Loud open mic series continues at McGeary’s in downtown Albany on Monday, February 27, with featured reader Alifair Skebe.
Alifair Skebe to be the Featured Poet at Poets Speak Loud Read More »
Over the past couple of months, a number of local poets have released new books and collections of their work.
New Books from Local Poets Read More »
On Thursday, November 17, host Leslie Gerber and New World Writers Night present featured poets Therese Broderick and Alifair Skebe.
New World Writers Night Featuring Therese Broderick and Alifair Skebe Read More »
Poetry returns to the Pine Hollow Arboretum in Slingerlands tonight featuring Alifair Skebe the Poets of Earth, Water, Tree & Sky open mic.
Alifair Skebe at Pine Hollow Arboretum Read More »
It is not very often that you can combine livestock, amusement rides, carnival games, fired food, and poetry, but up here in the capital region we try to fit poetry into everything that is going on. For the 26th year, local poets will be representing the art of spoken word with special readings throughout the afternoon. The long
Poetry at the Altamont Fair Today! Read More »
The 2006 Albany Word Fest was a huge event for us. Two Open Mic sessions over two days and a jammed schedule of poetry and music at Valentine’s was a lot to live up to, but we certainly were able to in 2007. On Friday, April 20, poets and curious onlookers crammed into the UAG
Looking Back… 2007 Albany Word Fest Read More »
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.
