The 2012 Word Fest is getting bigger, better, and more exciting as we get closer to the big event in April. This week Matthew Klane and the good folks over at the Yes, Reading! series released the sign up for the Yes! Word Fest Communal Reading Event that will be taking place on Wednesday, April 18 […]
2012 Albany Word Fest – Yes! Word Fest Communal Reading Event Read More »
The next edition of Poets Speak Loud, Albany Poets’ monthly open mic for poetry and spoken word will be taking place on Monday, March 26 with a featured poet who is not known for speaking loud. Leslie Michelle, who just recently got her voice back from a bout with laryngitis, will be stepping up the mic
Leslie Michelle Speaking Loud at McGeary’s Read More »
It has taken a while but I’m losing my nostalgia for the Lark Tavern, the grieving process is coming to an end, with the success & vibrancy of this series at McGeary’s. Perhaps it is the cozy back room where poets listen to poets, where the shocke…
Poets Speak Loud!, February 27 Read More »
This coming Monday we return to the back room of McGeary’s for the February edition of Poets Speak Loud. This month our featured poet is Tenesha Smith, a familiar face in the poetry community as she has been performing for many years, recently at Urban Guerilla Theatre and Nitty Gritty Slam #11. I’m from Oakland,
Poets Speak Loud with featured poet Tenesha Smith Read More »
What a great crowd at Professor Java’s this past Monday night for the February, pre-Valentines Day, Wide Open Mic. Kevin Peterson took the reigns as host and quickly eased into the role like a natural. The evening was a great mix of poetry and music, new faces and old friends, love and (healing) hate, and
Photos from the Scene – Professor Java’s – February 13, 2012 Read More »
What a great way to kick off 2012! The poets gathered at Valentines this past Tuesday for the 9th edition of the Nitty Gritty Slam. After taking a little abuse about his pink sweater Mojavi hosted the open mic portion of the show that saw Jessica Layton, Daniel Nester, Tasha, a returning Dom Rizzo, Elizag,
NGS #9 Results – New Year, New Faces, New Champ Read More »
We have been going through the archives here at Albany Poets HQ and came across this great CD, Volume: A Compilation of Poets, Live, from 1995 that was produced by Mary Panza and Steve Clark chronicling the poetry scene at the time at such venues as the QE2, Margarita’s, and Borders. The poets on this
Blast From The Past – Volume: A Compilation of Poets, Live Read More »
Urban Guerilla Theatre and Albany Poets are getting together tonight to bring you a special MoHu edition of UGT at The Linda (339 Central Ave., Albany). This month UGT is presenting its’ 3rd Annual Masquerade Ball as part of the MoHu Fest. This event is always a good time and will be even greater this
UGT, AP, MoHu at The Linda Tonight Read More »
Urban Guerilla Theatre and Albany Poets are combining forces to bring poetry and spoken word to the MoHu Fest on Friday, October 14 at The Linda for a very special edition of the monthly Urban Guerilla Theatre event. This event will feature the poetry, music, and spoken word of local artists including Carlos Garcia, Dan
UGT and Albany Poets Together for MoHu Fest Event Read More »
The second Nitty Gritty Slam happened on Tuesday this week in front of a great crowd at Valentines. This time we were upstairs, battling the bands that were playing under us. Elizag came in first place this time around. We return on Tuesday, October 4 for the next installment of Albany’s brand new poetry slam
Albany Poets Week in Review Read More »
We are continuing to add new poetry to the site from the poets that make the upstate poetry and spoken word scene so vibrant. One of the people that really make things happen is Mary Panza. She has been a major part of the community for over 20 years and continues to balance work, family,
New Poetry – Mary Panza Read More »
On Monday, September 26, we return to McGeary’s (4 Clinton Square, Albany) for another edition of Poets Speak Loud, but this month we have a very special treat…The Celebrity Roast of Don Levy! Roastmaster Mary Panza just sent out the following: POETS SPEAK LOUD HERE’S WHAT IS COMING AT YOU!!!!!! Monday, Sept 26th BRING THE
Poets Speak Loud Celebrity Roast of Don Levy 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.
