The next Community of Writers reading series will feature readings by local authors Elizabeth K. Gordon, Julie Lomoe, and James Schlett.
Community of Writers Featuring Elizabeth K. Gordon, Julie Lomoe, and James Schlett Read More »
The Hudson Valley Writers Guild will offer a free conference for writers on Sunday, November 2, at the East Greenbush Community Library.
Writers’ Conference at the East Greenbush Community Library Read More »
Dan WIlcox was back in Albany, at McGeary’s, for the open mic. It was supposed to be a “roast” of Mary Panza, but that was postponed until the Fall.
Poets Speak Loud!, March 31 Read More »
We are now within two weeks until the 2014 Albany Word Fest, our celebration of National Poetry Month and the poetry and spoken word of upstate NY.
Inching Closer to the 2014 Albany Word Fest Read More »
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 everyone & anyone who wanted to & could sign up, a poetic, shall we say, cluster fuck, the alcohol induced birth of the brain-child of
WordFest 2013, Day 6: Open Mic, April 19 Read More »
Editor Jill Crammond (left) with poetry co-conspirator Carolee Sherwood As I have been wont to say during April, “In Albany, every day is Poetry Month.” Especially today as the week-long WordFest 2013 starts, & this is my second poetry event of the day. It was the “book launch” for the new poetry journal Up the
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We are now within two weeks until the 2013 Albany Word Fest, our annual celebration of National Poetry Month and the poetry and spoken word of upstate New York. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, April 14 – Saturday, April 20, 2013 at seven different venues in and around Albany, NY. The week will
Getting Closer… Two Weeks Until the 2013 Albany Word Fest Read More »
Mary Panza put on her sexy high-heels, then made sure we noticed, as we gathered in the Back Room of McGeary’s, chasing out the interlopers on their way to the Palace Theater movie or the Capital Rep. Hey, all the theater was here! The featured poet,…
Poets Speak Loud!, March 24 Read More »
Next Monday, March 11 across the river in Troy, The Arts Center of the Capital Region (265 River Street, Troy, NY) is presenting a reading event as part of its Memoir Project series. This month’s theme is “Are You Experienced?” Some of the scheduled readers include Ken Appleman, Carol Derfner, Bonnie Engelman, Julie Lomoe, Leslie Neustadt, Darby Penney, and Jill Rafferty-Weinisch. BOOKMARKS READING:
Are You Experienced? – A BookMarks Reading at The Arts Center Read More »
at McGeary’s Tavern on Clinton Square, especially when we are roasting el presidente of AlbanyPoets.com, Thom Francis, we are not only LOUD but out-fucking-rageous. Of course, led on by our host Mary Panza. But first she had to clear out the room o…
Poets Speak Loud!, September 24 Read More »
but the living room of the Pride Center without the comfy couch & over-stuffed chairs, a bit more Spartan, one would say. But then our host, Don Levy, made it pleasant enough.Kristen Day photographs her Mom, Marilyn DayThe featured poet(s) was the…
Live from the Living Room, September 12 Read More »
Nitty Gritty Slam #19 is in the books and what a great night of poetry and spoken word it was. This was a night of new beginnings and big announcements as we introduced Team Nitty Gritty to the world. We also debuted some new graphics, a new NGS website, and even a new Slam Master.
NGS #19 Results – Meet Team Nitty Gritty 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.
