Upcoming Literary Events – Week of November 3, 2019
We have another great week of readings, open mics, events, workshops, and slams in the area to celebrate the literary arts.
Upcoming Literary Events – Week of November 3, 2019 Read More »
The Poet Essence
The 2018 Albany Word Fest is Almost Here
The 2018 Albany Word Fest is right around the corner. In just 10 days our week-long celebration of the poetry and spoken word kicks off at the Hudson River Coffee House.
The 2018 Albany Word Fest is Almost Here Read More »
Nitty Gritty Slam #100, August 18
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 »
Last Two Days of the 2015 Albany Word Fest
The 2015 Albany Word Fest has been great and we have two more great events: the Word Fest Open Mic & 3rd Annual Word Fest Invitational Slam.
Last Two Days of the 2015 Albany Word Fest Read More »
Nitty Gritty Slam #49 – The Clock is Ticking…
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 »
Upcoming Poetry Events – Week of June 30, 2013
What a great week of spoken word and poetry events this coming week including open mics, slams, featured readings, a workshop, and even a variety show.
Upcoming Poetry Events – Week of June 30, 2013 Read More »
Nitty Gritty Slam #48 – Spoken Word, Slam, and The Poet Essence
What a great show we have lined up to kick off July at Nitty Gritty Slam. We are very happy to announce the return of The Poet Essence to our Valentine’s stage as our featured performer at NGS #48 on Tuesday, July 2. Essence is one of the most dynamic poets we have right here
Nitty Gritty Slam #48 – Spoken Word, Slam, and The Poet Essence Read More »
Looking Back… 2008 Albany Word Fest
The 2008 Albany Word Fest followed a similar format to the 2007 event, but without the midday performances on Saturday. We gathered at the UAG Gallery on a beautiful spring Friday night for the annual Word Fest Open Mic hosted by Mary Panza. We had poets perform from all over the east coast this year as Max
Looking Back… 2008 Albany Word Fest Read More »
Looking Back… 2006 Albany Word Fest
After the success of the expanded 2005 Albany Word Fest, we continued the two-day poetry festival in 2006 as we held events at the UAG Gallery, Tess’ Lark Tavern, and Valentine’s to celebrate not only National Poetry Month, but the great poetry and spoken word community here in the upstate NY region. We kicked everything
Looking Back… 2006 Albany Word Fest Read More »
Didn’t I Hear You Read?
Soon after the re-organization of Albany Poets in late-2003 when more people started getting involved and helping with projects, we released the CD, Didn’t I Hear You Read?. This was a great CD that represented some of the diversity of the local poetry community at the time as well as giving the incredilbty talented Leo (Mr. Gone) a way to
Didn’t I Hear You Read? Read More »
Looking Back… 2005 Albany Word Fest: A New Beginning
After the 2003 Albany Word Fest, Albany Poets went through some major changes. One of those changes was moving the Word Fest from September to April. We began the new annual tradition by expanding it to two days, April 22 and 23, 2005, and having performances and events in four different locations (The Lark Tavern,
Looking Back… 2005 Albany Word Fest: A New Beginning Read More »
