Events

Join us at Hotel Saranac (NOTE: the venue change just for this month!) for our May Queer Lit Night. The theme is QUEER PROM and we're so excited to offer … Continue reading Queer Lit Night – Queer Prom

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 … Continue reading Howl Story Slam at Smoke Signals

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 … Continue reading PoemVillage Open Mic 2026

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 … Continue reading Kickass Kickoff

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, … 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 … Continue reading Kickass Book Fair

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 … 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 … Continue reading Kickass Stand-up

Sandra Weber will share historic photos and personal insights from her two newest books about John Brown and his connection to the Adirondacks. A Q&A and book signing will follow … Continue reading John Brown in the Adirondacks with Author Sandra Weber

Learn how and why to keep a trail journal, recording your hikes, bikes, runs, climbs, and other adventures in the great outdoors. Data-focused, filled with poetry, decorated with doodles and … Continue reading The Art of Keeping a Trail Journal

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 … Continue reading Howl Story Slam at the Cranberry Lake North Shore Hub