Upcoming Poetry Events – Week of April 11, 2021
A look at some of the events, readings, open mics, and workshops coming up this week in the region starting on Sunday, April 11.
“The Old Car” by Francine Farina
One poem - "The Old Car" - by Amsterdam, New York-based, award-winning poet Francine Farina.
Episode 8: Wil Gibson at Albany Poets Presents
In this episode of Next Up to The Mic, we welcome Wil Gibson who was our featured poet at Albany Poets Presents at Restaurant Navona on April 20, 2016.
2nd Tuesday in Bennington, February 9
Dan Wilcox took another virtual trip to Bennington for Charlie Rossiter's 2nd Tuesday Open Mic and was treated to some great poetry.
Misfit Magazine #32 Now Available
Editor Alan Catlin announces that the 32nd edition of Misfit Magazine, packed with poetry and prose, is now available online.
Spencertown Academy Young Writers’ Contest
Spencertown Academy Arts Center announces the Young Writers’ Contest open to students in grades 9 through 12 attending school or homeschooled in, or a resident of, Columbia County, NY or Berkshire County, MA.
Marie Kathleen at Brass Tacks
Video of Marie Kathleen reading two new poems at the Brass Tacks open mic at The Low Beat in Albany, NY on January 7, 2020.
Paul Grondahl Interviews Poet, Poetry Translator, and Essayist Pierre Joris
Recently Paul Grondahl from the New York State Writers Institute sat down (virtually) with the great Pierre Joris.
Three New Books by Alan Catlin
Alan Catlin has released three new collections of poetry recently - "Memories", "Sunshine Superman", and "The Road to Perdition".
The Bookshop Hunter: Bookshop Hunting in the Time of Covid
James H Duncan found a slew of shops that were new to him, mainly in the Hudson Valley and Catskills, and here is what he found.
Housewife Tuesday: The Apology Tour
Mary spent time at the beginning of the pandemic to not just reach out to poets for videos, but to also reflect on her past and how to make amends.
The Next Chapter: Buddy Reads, Group Reads, and #thetomreport
In this edition of The Next Chapter, Don Levy talks about "Buddy Reads" and his progress in a group read of "Tom Jones" by Henry Fielding.
The Half-Dead Poet Review: December 2020
R.M. Engelhardt returns with the final Half-Dead Poet Review for 2020 ready to start fresh in the new year.
