Upcoming Poetry Events – Week of February 17, 2019
Here’s a look at the poetry and spoken word readings, open mics, workshops, events, and slams in the region this week.
Three Poems – Kendall Hoeft
Three poems - "When the Body Breaks”, “Of Sea and Sky”, and “Shock Me, Major Tom” - from poet Kendall Hoeft.
Housewife Tuesday: For Reals
After a couple month's of radio silence, Mary Panza is back with a brand-new Housewife Tuesday discussing the highs and lows of 2018.
The Next Chapter: Favorite Books I Read in 2018
In this latest edition of The Next Chapter, Don Levy is putting together a list of his favorite books that he read in 2018.
The Half-Dead Poet Review: 2019, The Words Don’t Return
R.M. Engelhardt is back with another edition of "The Half-Dead Poet Review" looking ahead to 2019 with a new poem, "The Words Don't Return".
Poets Speak Loud Featuring Christa DeMarco
The Poets Speak Loud open mic series continues at McGeary’s in downtown Albany on Monday, February 25, with featured reader Christa DeMarco.
Brass Tacks Returns to The Low Beat on Tuesday, February 19
The Brass Tacks Poetry + Spoken Word Open Mic series continues at The Low Beat in Albany on Tuesday, February 19!
Interview with Poet Megan Alice
Rebecca Schumejda interviews poet Megan Alice. Her debut collection, "A Bouquet of Daisies", is now available from Green Writers Press.
The 2019 Word Fest: April 12 – 20
In celebration of National Poetry Month, Albany Poets presents the 2019 Word Fest featuring the poetry and spoken word of upstate New York.
Call For Submissions: The Tom Nattell Peace Poetry Prize 2019
Before his death in January 2005 Tom Nattell established a fund to provide an annual award to a student-poet at Albany High School.
“Woven Lightening” by Roberta Gould
Roberta Gould is pleased to announce the publication of her new book, "Woven Lightning", from Spuyten Duyvil Press.
Call for Submissions: Up The River, Issue Seven
Albany Poets announces a call for submissions for for Up The River, Issue Seven, which will be published in April 2019.
