Upcoming Poetry Events – Week of September 15, 2019
Here’s a look at the poetry and spoken word readings, open mics, workshops, events, and slams in the region this week.
Two Poems – Rebecca Schumejda
Two poems - "Then He Begged Me to Go Back with Him and Rescue the Others" and "Three Days Before Sentencing" - from poet Rebecca Schumejda.
Housewife Tuesday: 51 and Done
Mary Panza is 51 and done - planning her future beginning with laser hair removal. Shooting for the moon as you all can see.
The Next Chapter: “The Moving Toyshop” and Other Mysteries
Don Levy loves a good mystery series. Here is a rundown of some of his favorites including Edmund Crispin's "The Moving Toyshop".
The Half-Dead Poet Review: A Few Thoughts On Lovecraft & Racism
HP Lovecraft was a favorite author of R.M. Engelhardt since his early teens. So in honor of his birthday Rob published a quote on Instagram.
Poets Speak Loud Featuring Rebecca Schumejda
The Poets Speak Loud open mic series continues at McGeary’s in Albany on Monday, September 30, with featured reader Rebecca Schumejda.
Brass Tacks Returns to The Low Beat
The Brass Tacks Poetry + Spoken Word Open Mic series continues at The Low Beat in Albany on Tuesday, September 17!
Interview with Dan Wilcox
Rebecca Schumejda interviews local poet, photographer, peace activist, and host of the Third Thursday Poetry Night, Dan Wilcox.
Word Fest 2019 — Night of Features, April 15
The 2019 Word Fest stopped at the Hudson River Coffee House with featured poets Danielle Pouliot, L-Majesty, Karen Fabiane, & Avery Stempel.
The Bookshop Hunter: Hanging Down in Kingston All the While
James H Duncan visits Inquiring Minds Bookstore, Our Bookshop, and Rough Draft Bar & Books as he travels through Saugerties and Kingston.
“Poems in November” by Mary Cuffe Perez
Mary Cuffe Perez has a brand-new collection of poetry - "Poetry in November" - available for pre-order from Finishing Line Press.
Call for Submissions: Immigrant Poetry About the Hudson River Valley
The Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History wants poetry about the Hudson Valley and Hudson River by its immigrant poets past and present.
Up The River, Issue Seven
The 7th issue of Up The River, Albany Poets poetry journal edited by Mary Panza, Cheryl A. Rice, and Carissa Haberland, is now available!
