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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.

Apr 12, 2019 | Events | 0

Here’s a look at all of the poetry events, readings, slams, and workshops coming up this week in the region as the 2019 Word Fest continues.

Apr 12, 2019 | New Poetry | 0

Four poems from local poet and writer Kenneth Salzmann. His most recent book is “The Last Jazz Fan and Other Poems”.

Our friends over at CapCity Slam recently changed their name from Nitty Gritty Slam and set off on a new course at the Albany Barn.

We are thrilled to welcome James H Duncan to the Albany Poets website. In this first Bookshop Hunter, James explores the Electric City.

Apr 5, 2019 | Events | 0

Here’s a look at the poetry open mics and readings coming up as we kick off the 2019 Word Fest with the Readings Against the End of the World!

Apr 5, 2019 | Books | 0

Susan E. Oringel has announced that her poetry chapbook “My Coney Island” will be published this June by Finishing Line Press.

As we get closer to the 2019 Word Fest, R.M. Engelhardt looks back that the first event in Thatcher Park, the history of Albany Poets, & more.

Apr 4, 2019 | Brass Tacks | 0

Photos from the Brass Tacks poetry and spoken word open mic at The Low Beat on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

New this year, we are seeking publishers of local presses and local authors to submit their books to us for sharing at this year’s Word Fest.

The 2019 Word Fest continues as Albany Poets presents the Brass Tacks Poetry + Spoken Word Open Mic with featured poet Influence!