Jacky K.

James Schultis

Albany Word Fest — Day 1, April 13

The kick-off, the 1st round, the ceremonial 1st pitch, the launch of Up the River, the opening lines of Word Fest in the backroom of McGeary’s.

Sarah Sherman

Nitty Gritty Slam #59, December 3

Dan Wilcox made it to Nitty Gritty Slam at Valentine’s for the “Dead Poets’ Slam,” just to see if anyone was going to read one of his poems.

NGS #52 - Night of Champions

Nitty Gritty Slam #52, August 20

Nitty Gritty Slam #52: Season 2 Night of Champions was delivered to us like Monday night wrestling, only not quite (but almost) as scripted.

Thom Francis

WordFest 2013, Day 6: Open Mic, April 19

Way back in ancient times (i.e., 12 years ago) when Word Fest started, it was just a stumbing toddler in Thatcher Park in the Fall, a grand open mic of

NGS #31 Winners

NGS #31 Results – Women of Albany Compete!

We had 16 poets get on stage and share their work throughout the evening at Nitty Gritty Slam #31 on Tuesday, November 20 at Valentines between the open mic and