Women of Mass Dissemination: Marilyn McCabe, Mary Sanders Shartle, Kathleen McCoy, Elaine Handley, Nancy White, and Lale Davidson What could be more fun than a glass of beer or wine and a six-writer, one-hour reading of original poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and collaborations? If you’re at a loss, note that the six award-winning writers Women of … Continue reading Six Writers at a Pub
Adirondack Center for Writing receives grant from Stewart’s Holiday Match for youth writing programming
Saranac Lake, NY 4/3/2019 -- The Adirondack Center for Writing is pleased to announce that it has received a grant for $1,000 from Stewart’s Holiday Match. This grant was given to support the Adirondack Center for Writing’s annual High School Writing Retreat (pictures attached). Every October, 120+ students and teachers from regional high schools and … Continue reading Adirondack Center for Writing receives grant from Stewart’s Holiday Match for youth writing programming
Fran Yardley’s “Finding True North” finalist for Foreword INDIES Book of the Year
Fran Yardley's book, Finding True North, has been chosen as a finalist for the 2018 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award in the Regional Category. Winners will be announced in June. Founded in 1998, Foreword Magazine, Inc. is the only media company completely devoted to independent publishing. It exclusively covers university and independent (non “Big … Continue reading Fran Yardley’s “Finding True North” finalist for Foreword INDIES Book of the Year
Annual Poetry in the Round at Left Bank Cafe
Wednesday, April 17th 5:30pm April is National Poetry Month! Kick off the celebrating at the annual Poetry in the Round event at Left Bank Cafe on April 17. Bring a poem to share or just come to listen. Celebration of Maurice Kenny and Earth Day. Keep the celebration going April 26-May 12, and wander around … Continue reading Annual Poetry in the Round at Left Bank Cafe
Writing at the Hyde with Marilyn McCabe this Sunday
Marilyn McCabe, teacher and poet, is leading a poetry writing workshop, Digging Into Poetry, later this month with Adirondack Center for Writing at Lake Flower Landing in Saranac Lake. We're happy to announce that she's leading another workshop this weekend at The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls. Writing at the Hyde. Sunday March 31st 1:00-4:00pm … Continue reading Writing at the Hyde with Marilyn McCabe this Sunday
McCoy reads from new poetry title, “Ringing the Changes” on March 24
Kathleen McCoy will read from her upcoming book Ringing the Changes (Finishing Line Press) on Sunday, March 24, 4:00-5:30, at First Baptist Church of Glens Falls, 100 Maple Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801. Poetry reading and food are free. Preorders are $19.99 plus shipping and will be shipped on June 7th. Here's what reviewers David Graham … Continue reading McCoy reads from new poetry title, “Ringing the Changes” on March 24
How do you “piece it together”?
When people talk about North Country life, the picture is almost always framed by lack. So this year, we're trying to flip the script. This survey will be open for your responses over the next year or so. You can take it any time — your answers help us understand how people are really making … Continue reading How do you “piece it together”?
Adirondack Life Editor Talks About New Book On Adirondack Towns
From 1990 until 2014, Adirondack Life magazine had a special feature on the last page of each issue. “Our Towns” profiled each of the 139 towns within the Adirondack Park. The short column offered brief histories and trivia. For example, in August 2006 we discovered that Ohio is the fourth-largest town in the Adirondacks but … Continue reading Adirondack Life Editor Talks About New Book On Adirondack Towns
Mary Sanders Shartle & Jane Agee to present on “Saints & Scalawags”
The Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center and the Saratoga Springs Public Library launches the spring Brown Bag Lunch Series. March 14: "Saints and Scalawags: Stories from Bethesda's History," presented by Jane Agee, Ph.D. and Mary Sanders Shartle. All Brown Bag Lunch Lecture programs are free. No registration required. Programs are from 12-1pm on Thursdays … Continue reading Mary Sanders Shartle & Jane Agee to present on “Saints & Scalawags”
