The 27th Annual “Day of Poet” Poetry Contest & Open Mic is Saturday, November 28 at the William K. Sanford Library with a top prize of $200.
27th Annual “Day of Poet” Poetry Contest and Open Mic Read More »
We have another great week of poetry and spoken word readings, open mics, events, and slams in the area. Here is a look at what is coming up.
Upcoming Poetry Events – Week of September 6, 2015 Read More »
We have another great week of poetry and spoken word readings, open mics, and slams in the area to celebrate the region’s literary community.
Upcoming Poetry Events – Week of May 3, 2015 Read More »
Dan was able to make it up to the historic Caffè Lena in Saratoga Springs for the monthly poetry open mic featuring Mike Jurkovic & Paul Pines.
Caffè Lena, September 3 Read More »
When the first Word Fest happened in 2001 it was an open mic. Since then Word Fest has grown & changed, but the one constant is the annual Word Fest Open Mic.
Albany Word Fest — Episode 5, April 18 Read More »
The kick-off, the 1st round, the ceremonial 1st pitch, the launch of Up the River, the opening lines of Word Fest in the backroom of McGeary’s.
Albany Word Fest — Day 1, April 13 Read More »
The start of National Poetry Month and this was the second of many open mics/readings in the region, with Carol Graser as our host.
Caffè Lena Open Mic, April 2 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 »
Quite a full house of audience & open mic poets to hear the featured poet, Sylvia Barnard. But always, here, the open mic first. I was first on the list (surprise!) & did 2 recent poems I’ve been reading at open mics lately (don’t worry, there are few venues left to read them at so
Sunday Four Poetry, February 24 Read More »
Nancy Klepsch was back as co-host with me, DWx, & a full list of open mic readers, some for the first time, some regulars. George Guarino started us off with a hypnotic reading of his piece “What If,” setting the tone for the afternoon. …
Poetry + Prose / 2nd Sunday @ 2, February 10 Read More »
Therese Broderick won the Smith’s Tavern Poet Laureate Contest in Voorheeshille and she has released the following regarding her big win.
Therese Broderick, Poet Laureate of Smith’s Tavern Read More »
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 »
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.
