Nitty Gritty Slam, January 3
This was the first poetry event of the year for Dan and it was a great omen that it was a packed house with great words from near and far.
Daniel Summerhill
Upcoming Poetry Events – Week of September 11, 2016
Another full week of spoken word and poetry events, open mics, slams, featured readings, and more in the upstate New York region.
Third Thursday Poetry Night Featuring Daniel Summerhill
Daniel Summerhill will read from his work at the Third Thursday Poetry Night at Albany’s Social Justice Center on September 15.
Help Send Local Poets Daniel Summerhill and D. Colin to Europe
Local poets Daniel Summerhill and D. Colin are bringing poetry and spoken word across the Atlantic this August and need your help.
Upcoming Poetry Events – Week of April 3, 2016
National Poetry Month is here and as we are getting ready for the Albany Word Fest, we have another great week of spoken word in the area.
The Rensselaerville Library’s 11th Annual Celebration of National Poetry Month
Our friends at the Rensselaerville Library are holding their 11th annual celebration of National Poetry Month with some great events planned.
Upcoming Poetry Events – Week of October 25, 2015
We have another great week of poetry and spoken word readings, open mics, special events, and slams in the area. Here is what’s coming up…
Nitty Gritty Slam #100 – Season Four Night of Champions
We are back at The Low Beat on Tuesday, August 18 for the 100th(!) edition of Nitty Gritty Slam – the Season Four Night of Champions.
Nitty Gritty Slam #99 Featuring Nina Belen
The Summer of Nitty Gritty continues with NGS 99 on Tuesday, August 4 at The Low Beat with an open mic, featured poet Nina Belen, and a slam.
Supporting Local Poets Going to a National Event
In a couple of weeks, a team of very talented local poets are heading to Oakland, California and they we need your help to get there.
Nitty Gritty Slam #98 – Prepping For Nationals
As #TeamNittyGritty preps for the National Poetry Slam we present NGS 98 on Tuesday, July 21 at The Low Beat – a great night of spoken word.
Poets in the Park 2015
Poets in the Park is celebrating over 20 years of bringing poetry in July to the Robert Burns statue in Washington Park, Albany, NY.
