Upcoming Poetry Events – Week of March 25, 2018
Here is a look at all of the spoken word and poetry events, open mics, readings, slams, and workshops coming up this week in the region.
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Bob Sharkey
Bob Sharkey is the editor of the annual Stephen A DiBiase Poetry Contest. He’s a long-term board member of the Hudson Valley Writers Guild where he is now the membership person. Surface at Sunrise, his second chapbook, is currently available. Although his poems have been published in many journals, he prefers the immediate feedback from open mics and from opportunities to read as a feature. He started his writing career at St. Patrick’s grammar school in Portland Maine.
Two Poems – Bob Sharkey
Two poems from local poet, Hudson Valley Writers Guild board member, and the March 2018 Poets Speak Loud featured reader, Bob Sharkey.
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Poets Speak Loud Featuring Bob Sharkey
The Poets Speak Loud open mic series continues at McGeary’s in downtown Albany on Monday, March 26, with featured reader Bob Sharkey.
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Call for Submissions: Third Annual Stephen A DiBiase Poetry Prize
The Stephen A DiBiase Poetry Prize is now accepting submissions. There is no fee to enter and is open to all. The deadline is Jan 30, 2018.
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Poets Speak Loud!, June 26
In spite of Dan’s recent days on the beach, he was glad to be back among the poets of Albany and to settle in for food, beer and words.
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2nd Sunday @ 2 — Poetry + Prose, January 8
The first 2nd Sunday @ 2 reading of 2017 kicked off the new year with a great poetry open mic at The Arts Center in Troy.
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Top 10 Posts of 2016
It’s the end of the year and a great time to look back at some of the most viewed posts on AlbanyPoets.com in the past 12 months.
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Deadline for Stephen A DiBiase Poetry Prize January 21
Call for Submissions: Second Annual Stephen A DiBiase Poetry Prize. January 21, 2017 post mark deadline. Results in March 2017. $1,800 in total awards, with $500 to the top entry from New York State, $300 to the top out-of-State entry.
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2nd Sunday @ 2: Poetry + Prose, December 11
Dan Wilcox and Nancy Klepsch hosted the 2nd Sunday at 2, Poetry and Prose open mic at the Arts Center in Troy with 15 poets on the list.
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Day of Poet (Capitaland Cup) Poetry Contest and Open Mic
The 28th Annual “Day of Poet” Poetry Contest and Open Mic will take place Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the William K. Sanford Library.
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Call for Submissions – Second Annual Stephen A DiBiase Poetry Prize
The Stephen A DiBiase Poetry Prize is now accepting submissions. There is no fee to enter and is open to all. The deadline is Jan. 21, 2017.
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Call for Submissions: Second Annual Stephen A DiBiase Poetry Prize
Bob Sharkey announces the Second Annual Stephen A DiBiase Poetry Prize!
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