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
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”
ADK Teen wants to hear from you!
Did you know there's a company right here devoted to exposing teens to the opportunities and adventures unique to the Adirondacks? They list opportunities for you from arts & design contests and showcases to scholarships for college & jobs in your town. Here's a few ways you can be involved with ADK Teen: 1. Hot Shots … Continue reading ADK Teen wants to hear from you!
Event Sponsorship
PoemVillage Love poems from your 12 year old self. Odes to your favorite snack. Haikus about your first boat ride. Whatever it is, PoemVillage welcomes work from everyone. Residents and visitors of all ages submit poems and visit them in windows throughout April and May. Sponsors names and logos are featured on 200+ poems and on … Continue reading Event Sponsorship
Howl Grand Story Slam is back
Don’t miss the great story showdown! Join us as regional winners compete with true, personal stories at the Howl GRAND Story Slam on Dec 1st, 7pm at Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake. True stories, told locally. Ticket sales open at 5:30pm at the door. $10 event charge. We are planning to sell out, so if you … Continue reading Howl Grand Story Slam is back
Writing at the Hyde, Dec 2
Acclaimed writer Marilyn McCabe returns, leading this popular workshop, this time with a focus on Ukiyo-e to Shin-Hanga: Japanese Woodcuts from the Syracuse University Art Collection. Participants will be guided through a series of writing and editing exercises inspired by the Japanese prints and philosophy of Ukiyo-e. Perfect for all experience levels and art enthusiasts interested in … Continue reading Writing at the Hyde, Dec 2
Calling aspiring writers: Pendragon opens 2019 Young Playwright Contest
Pendragon Theatre is reminding aspiring young playwrights to take pen to paper and fingers to keyboard for the annual young playwright competition open to all middle and high school age students. Entries should be a traditional 10 minute play, no longer than 10 pages (no smaller than 10-point font) and have a maximum of 4 … Continue reading Calling aspiring writers: Pendragon opens 2019 Young Playwright Contest
