Events

Poetry on Broadway returns to ACW for a night of electrifying spoken word. We're thrilled to present Mahogany L. Browne, the latest recipient of the Theodore H. Holmes ’51 and … Continue reading Poetry On Broadway

The Howl Season 9 is heading to Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs! The theme is “Go Your Own Way” — stories of roads less taken, independence, dancing to your own tune, or just plain … Continue reading Howl Story Slam at Caffe Lena

The Howl Season 9 is heading to Raquette River Brewing in Tupper Lake! The theme is “Go Your Own Way” — stories of roads less taken, independence, dancing to your own tune, or just … Continue reading Howl at Raquette River Brewing

Join us at Hex & Hop Brewing in Bloomingdale for an opportunity for queer readers and writers to read, write, and connect! Participate on your own level. When people arrive, … Continue reading Queer Lit Night

Got mysteries in your family history? In Storylines and Bloodlines, author Suzanne Samuels shows how to turn unanswered questions and missing pieces into fiction. This generative, hands-on workshop invites participants to draw on memory, imagination, and research to bring family lore to life. Through guided prompts and short writing exercises, you’ll explore how stories evolve … Continue reading Storylines & Bloodlines Workshop

Join us at Hex & Hop Brewing in Bloomingdale for an opportunity for queer readers and writers to read, write, and connect! Slumber Party Edition! Come in comfy clothes or pjs, bring blankets, and get cozy! Participate on your own level. When people arrive, they’ll get to choose from three different stickers:GREEN: I’m here mostly … Continue reading Queer Lit Night

Young white men in rural areas are coming of age at the intersection of three major forces: a rapidly warming planet and changing social, economic and political landscapes that unsettle traditional models of masculinity. Join us for a lively conversation with three experts as they draw from ongoing comparative social science and artistic research projects … Continue reading Are The Boys OK? Growing Up White, Rural and Male in a Changing World

**CLASS FULL** Beloved. Holden Caulfield. Tom Sawyer. Most of us recognize these character’s names even if we haven’t read the corresponding novels in which they appear. What makes certain characters memorable and others forgettable? Why do we remember certain characters long after we put down a book? Why do we miss certain characters, as though … Continue reading Crafting Memorable Characters – 5 week online course

Advance ticket sales have ended! Get your tickets at the door. Get ready for the biggest storytelling showdown of the year! We are so excited to announce the Season 9 Howl Grand Slam: Sat, Jan 24, 2026! This year’s Grand Slam will take place in the Gulick Theatre at St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY. … Continue reading The Season 9 Howl Grand Slam

**CLASS FULL** Though the formal constraints of poems, stories, and essays might be different, one could argue that the access points are not. You open the door to something remembered, something imagined, or something reimagined, and you begin to build the room on the other side. What shape does it take? What shape will you … Continue reading Rewriting Your Life: A 5-week Online Multi-Genre Workshop

**CLASS FULL** Join ACW for an 8-week creative writing workshop for adults ages 55+, led by Elaine Handley. Legacy writing encompasses what we wish for our loved ones to know about us and how we have navigated our lives. Legacy writing preserves our values, stories, opinions, history, and experiences through a creative lens. Students in … Continue reading 8-week Online Legacy Writing Workshop