We have another great week of spoken word and poetry readings, open mics, events, and slams in the area as the 2018 Albany Word Fest comes to an Read More
Events
Upcoming Poetry Events – Week of April 22, 2018
| Friday, Apr 20, 2018
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New Poetry
Three Poems – Ralph Carusillo
| Wednesday, Apr 18, 2018
Three poems from Hudson Valley poet and songwriter Ralph Carusillo, whose first book, "The Grand Facade", was published in March 2018. Read More
Housewife Tuesday
Housewife Tuesday: Once Again, I Fucked Up
| Friday, Apr 13, 2018
Mary Panza is back with another Housewife Tuesday after taking a little time off to deal with life's trials and tribulations and Word Fest planning. Read More
New Poetry
Three Poems – Brooke Potter
| Friday, Apr 13, 2018
Three poems by Brooke Potter, an emerging poet, yogi, dancer, ukulele player, and student at UAlbany in the Social Welfare program. Read More
Events
Upcoming Poetry Events – Week of April 15, 2018
| Friday, Apr 13, 2018
The 2018 Albany Word Fest is here! Here's a look at all of the poetry events, readings, slams, and workshops coming up this week in the region. Read More
New Poetry
Three Poems – Dawn Marar
| Thursday, Apr 12, 2018
Three poems by local poet Dawn Marar from her first chapbook, "Efflorescence", just released by Finishing Line Press. Read More
The Albany Poets Podcast
ILLiptical – Vegan Knowledge
| Tuesday, Apr 10, 2018
ILLiptical performed his new poem "Vegan Knowledge" at the Getting Down to the Brass Tacks spoken word event on March 29, 2018, at The Low Beat in Albany, Read More
New Poetry
Two Poems – D. Alexander Holiday
| Friday, Apr 6, 2018
Two poems from local poet, writer, long-time member of the local open mic community, and the July 2018 Poets Speak Loud featured reader, D. Alexander Holiday. Read More
Events
Upcoming Poetry Events – Week of April 8, 2018
| Friday, Apr 6, 2018
Here is a look at all of the spoken word and poetry events, open mics, readings, slams, and workshops coming up this week in the region. Read More
Albany Word Fest
The 2018 Albany Word Fest is Almost Here
| Friday, Apr 6, 2018
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 Read More
New Poetry
Three Poems – David M. Taylor
| Wednesday, Apr 4, 2018
Three poems (Entry Fees, Magazine Covers, and Gravity) from St. Louis poet and college professor David M. Taylor. Read More
Poets Speak Loud
Poets Speak Loud Featuring Melody Davis
| Thursday, Mar 29, 2018
The Poets Speak Loud open mic series continues at McGeary's in downtown Albany on Monday, April 30, with featured reader Melody Davis. Read More