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Each week we let you know what has been happening and what's coming up in the upstate poetry and spoken word community.

Aug 2, 2019 | Events | 0

Here’s a look at the poetry and spoken word readings, open mics, workshops, events, and slams in the region this week.

Aug 2, 2019 | Albany Poets | 0

Albany Poets is proud to welcome NY Writer’s Compendium to the Albany Poets family to continue its mission to support the literary community.

Aug 1, 2019 | Caffe Lena | 0

On Wednesday, August 7, the Caffe Lena Poetry Open Mic series continues with featured poet Jessica Hornik followed by an open mic.

Rebecca Schumejda interviews local poet, photographer, peace activist, and host of the Third Thursday Poetry Night, Dan Wilcox.

Aug 1, 2019 | Events | 0

Perry S. Nicholas is the featured reader at the next 2nd Wednesday Poetry open mic at C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios in Schenectady.

Jul 31, 2019 | Poets Speak Loud | 0

The Poets Speak Loud open mic series continues at McGeary’s on Monday, August 26, with featured reader Michael Thomas-Newton.

Don Levy recently saw the trailer for the upcoming movie The Goldfinch and he became obsessed with it so much that he had to read the book.

Jul 18, 2019 | Books | 0

Rebecca Schumejda reviews “Alongside We Travel: Contemporary Poets on Autism” edited by Sean Thomas Dougherty.

Jul 12, 2019 | Events | 0

CapSci presents an evening of scientific insights and inspirations, where concepts are shared in voice, performance, and movement.

Poet Dan Curley will be the featured reader at the Third Thursday Poetry Night at the Social Justice Center on Thursday, July 18, 2019.