W.D. Clarke

2018 Albany Word Fest

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.

2018 Albany Word Fest

2018 Albany Word Fest

In celebration of National Poetry Month, Albany Poets is proud to present the 2018 Albany Word Fest featuring the poetry and spoken word of upstate New York.

Susan Riback

Caffè Lena Open Mic, April 2

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.

Avery and Jacky K at Caffe Lena

Caffè Lena Poetry Open Mic, July 3

The July edition of the Caffe Lena Poetry Open Mic in Saratoga featured Avery and host Carol Graser welcomed over a dozen area poets to the historic stage.

Mark O'Brien

Caffè Lena Open Mic, August 1

Saratoga Springs in August means mortal combat over parking spaces, crowded bars. But I was able to negotiate both to get myself & my guest Ken Hada to the reading on time, after a convivial time at the Parting Glass with the other featured poet, …