Albany Poets will celebrate the 9th anniversary of Poets Speak Loud and commemorate the life of Tom Nattell at McGeary’s on Monday, January 27.
Poets Speak Loud – 9th Annual Tom Nattell Tribute and Beret Toss Read More »
It was a raucous Nitty Gritty Slam night with Eirean Bradley & Leah Noble Davidson as the features, as well as the customary open mic.
Nitty Gritty Slam #57, November 5 Read More »
The words and excitement continue to flow when we return to Valentine’s on Tues, November 19 for the first Team Nitty Gritty 2014 Semi Final.
Nitty Gritty Slam #58 – The First Team Nitty Gritty Semi Final Read More »
We are back at Valentine’s on Tuesday, October 1 for the 55th edition of Nitty Gritty Slam, continuing the third season of Albany’s only poetry slam series.
Nitty Gritty Slam #55 – A Poetyc Points Leader Taking Charge Read More »
We have seven days that are full of spoken word ahead of us starting with the Sunday Four Poetry Open Mic in Voorheesville on Sunday afternoon.
Upcoming Poetry Events – Week of September 22, 2013 Read More »
OPP – Other People’s Poetry (or Prose) is a brand new series featuring a poet (or prose writer) reading the work of their favorite poet(s).
OPP – Other People’s Poetry (or Prose) at the Social Justice Center Read More »
Nitty Gritty Slam #52: Season 2 Night of Champions was delivered to us like Monday night wrestling, only not quite (but almost) as scripted.
Nitty Gritty Slam #52, August 20 Read More »
Nitty Gritty Slam is marking the end of its second year on Aug 20 with The Night of Champions where we invite all of the winners from Season Two to compete.
Nitty Gritty Slam #52 – The Season Two Night of Champions Read More »
Join us at Valentine’s on Tuesday, August 6 for Nitty Gritty Slam #51, the last slam before Team Nitty Gritty heads off to Boston for the National Poetry Slam.
Nitty Gritty Slam #51 – The Team Nitty Gritty Send Off Read More »
We’ve made it to Nitty Gritty Slam #50! In September 2011 we had no idea what the future would hold for Albany’s poetry slam. Come out and celebrate with us.
Nitty Gritty Slam #50 – Celebrating a Milestone at Valentine’s Read More »
Nitty Gritty Slam is going to the National Poetry Slam! But, in order for us to take the world by storm, we have to get there and that’s where you come in.
Help Albany Poets Send Our Own Brand of Poetry and Spoken Word to the National Level Read More »
The clock is ticking & we’re getting closer to the National Poetry Slam, but that doesn’t mean that we’re taking a rest from bringing poetry to Valentine’s.
Nitty Gritty Slam #49 – The Clock is Ticking… 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.
