We have another great week of spoken word & poetry events, readings, open mics, and slams in the area – here’s a look at what is coming up.
Upcoming Poetry Events – Week of November 15, 2015 Read More »
Dan WIlcox made it to Nitty Gritty Slam at The Low Beat for the first time this season and not only competed in the slam, but came in 2nd.
Nitty Gritty Slam #105, November 3 Read More »
Nitty Gritty Slam is 100! Albany’s longest running slam. Tonight was the Night of Champions, pitting all of the year’s winners against each other.
Nitty Gritty Slam #100, August 18 Read More »
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 #100 – Season Four Night of Champions Read More »
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.
Nitty Gritty Slam #99 Featuring Nina Belen Read More »
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.
Supporting Local Poets Going to a National Event Read More »
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.
Nitty Gritty Slam #98 – Prepping For Nationals Read More »
Poets in the Park is celebrating over 20 years of bringing poetry in July to the Robert Burns statue in Washington Park, Albany, NY.
Poets in the Park 2015 Read More »
The Summer of Nitty Gritty continues with NGS 97 on Tuesday, July 7 at The Low Beat – a night of poetry and spoken word featuring Fable.
Nitty Gritty Slam #97 Featuring Fable Read More »
The Summer of Nitty Gritty continues with NGS 96 on Tuesday, June 16 at The Low Beat with a great night of poetry and spoken word.
Nitty Gritty Slam #96 – The Summer of Nitty Gritty Continues Read More »
On Tuesday, May 19, everyone will want to be at The Low Beat for the 2015 Grand Slam with a group of 8 incredibly talented & dynamic poets.
Nitty Gritty Slam #94 – The 2015 Grand Slam Read More »
National Poetry Month continues as Nitty Gritty Slam returns to The Low Beat on Tuesday, April 21 for the second 2015 Team NGS Semi-Final.
Nitty Gritty Slam #92 – The Second 2015 Team NGS Semi-Final 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.
