Come share and listen to poets read their poems from PoemVillage 2026! This open mic is open to anyone who wrote a poem for PoemVillage 2026. We look forward to seeing you there! Please pre-register below if you plan on attending.
On June 5 + 6, 2026, the Adirondack Center for Writing will present our third Kickass Writers Festival, featuring writers, poets, comedians, and other kickass creatives. The festival will take place across various locations all over Saranac Lake and will include readings, workshops, talks, publishing programs, special performances, a book fair, speed dating, and more! The … Continue reading Kickass Writers Festival
We’re starting the festival with a bang, featuring readings by wildly imaginative Kevin Wilson and the legendary Mahogany L. Browne. Plus, stay after the readings for a book signing with both authors. This event is free and open to all! See all of the free Kickass events at adirondackcenterforwriting.org/register-kickass
Adirondack writers kick ass too! We’ve selected a line-up of emerging and established authors from across the North Country including Robin Caudell, David Fadden, Marilyn McCabe, Craig Milewski, Curt Stager, Steve Stern, and Matt Witten. Join us in the Cantwell Room at the Saranac Lake Free Library from 3 - 4:30 PM on Saturday, June … Continue reading Kickass Regional Author Showcase
Discover books from small presses, independent authors, and regional literary organizations from across New York State including: Adam BassettAdrien VlachBlack Lawrence PressCaperton TissotCarol LummCraig MilewskiDenice KaramardianDonna PenningtonGlennKim AdamsJ.C. MooreJack CardoneJaclyn KearneyJuliana Ellsworth-HoweJulie CanepaKhristeena LuteLisajoy SachsRodney CarpentierSandra WeberShannon HatchSheila MyersWD Laremore (Bill)
We already sold out so we’re moving to a bigger venue — the Harrietstown Town Hall. If you’ve read and loved Braiding Sweetgrass, then you have to come to the Kickass Keynote to hear from Robin in person.Join us for the Kickass Keynote on Saturday, June 6, at 5:30 PM at the Harrietstown Town Hall … Continue reading Kickass Keynote with Robin Wall Kimmerer
We’re closing out the 2026 Kickass Writers Festival with a night of stand-up comedy with local favorite Joe Conto opening for Milan Patel. Known for his sharp wit and infectious energy, Milan is guaranteed to end your weekend on a high note. Register for the Comedy Workshop & Comedy Show - $35Buy individual tickets - … Continue reading Kickass Stand-up
The Howl Story Slam is back for its TENTH season! This year, we'll start with the theme “Whats My Line?” Stories of lines crossed, being on the right or wrong side, lifelines, standing in line, line in the sand, lines in a performance, or any kind of line! What’s your Line? Sign up and take … Continue reading Howl Story Slam at Ausable Brewing
The Howl Story Slam is back for its TENTH season! This year, we'll start with the theme “Whats My Line?” Stories of lines crossed, being on the right or wrong side, lifelines, standing in line, line in the sand, lines in a performance, or any kind of line! What’s your Line? Sign up and take … Continue reading Howl Story Slam at the Cranberry Lake North Shore Hub
Publish your own Teen Literary Journal! Young writers will work independently on their pieces and also collaboratively to write, design, and produce a teen literary journal with children’s author and NYSCA 2026 grantee Rebecca Donnelly. Find your voice through experimentation with poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and illustration. Writers will take copies of the journal home … Continue reading Teen Lit Camp for ages 12-16
The Howl Story Slam is back for its TENTH season! Sign up and take the stage to tell a true story in under 5 minutes. Judges (2-3 audience members) score the stories, and at the end of the night, a winner is announced. All winners are invited to our annual Grand Slam at the end … Continue reading Howl Story Slam at 1844 House
The Howl Story Slam is back for its TENTH season! Sign up and take the stage to tell a true story in under 5 minutes. Judges (2-3 audience members) score the stories, and at the end of the night, a winner is announced. All winners are invited to our annual Grand Slam at the end … Continue reading Howl Story Slam at the Waterhole
