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February 1, 2021February 16, 2021 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Local Opportunities, Resources

Challenges and Opportunities in Journalism in 2021 and Beyond

Presented by Adirondack Center for Writing and Adirondack Explorer Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:00-8:30pmCost: Suggested donation $10 Registration A conversation with new and veteran journalists on the evolving nature of journalism. Part storytelling, part conversation on how the culture of "fake news" has affected journalism today. Rex Smith, editor-at-large at the Times Union of Albany, … Continue reading Challenges and Opportunities in Journalism in 2021 and Beyond

January 14, 2021January 19, 2021 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Local Opportunities

Writing with Play & Persistence Series with Chris Tebbetts

Designed for any novice and experienced writer to participate from home. Renowned author and educator Chris Tebbetts will lead these virtual, one-of-a-kind events presented by Adirondack Center for Writing. Playing with Story Ideas: A Hands-On Workshop Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 7:00pm Cost: Sliding scale $5-20 What kinds of stories do you love? What settings, … Continue reading Writing with Play & Persistence Series with Chris Tebbetts

May 3, 2019May 9, 2019 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Local Opportunities, Readings & Performances

Examining Social Class in the Adirondacks

Examining Social Class in the Adirondacks. We’ll explore our personal, interpersonal, and professional experiences in social class through performance & workshops led by Dialogue Arts Project. In our efforts to make the Adirondacks more welcoming to people from all backgrounds, we need to look at our own biases and problems. Social class is the Adirondack … Continue reading Examining Social Class in the Adirondacks

April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Resources

Six Writers at a Pub

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

March 8, 2019 Adirondack Center for Writing Uncategorized

Local poets at NorthWind Fine Arts Gallery for poetry-painting collaborative event

Poet David Crews will be in Saranac Lake at NorthWind Fine Arts Gallery for their annual poetry-painting collaborative event to celebrate National Poetry Month. Crews extends his thanks to Susan Whiteman and the lovely artists at the gallery for all the work they do putting this event together. His poem this year will be on … Continue reading Local poets at NorthWind Fine Arts Gallery for poetry-painting collaborative event

February 5, 2019April 22, 2019 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements

20th Anniversary Gala

May 4, 2019 6-9pm at Hotel Saranac Celebrate 20 years in style on Kentucky Derby day with delicious food, craft cocktails, big hats and betting games. $120 ticket. Please purchase your tickets by April 25. Discounted room rates available. Join us in honoring this group of visionaries who laid the path for the ACW legacy: … Continue reading 20th Anniversary Gala

February 5, 2019February 19, 2021 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Local Opportunities

Event Sponsorship

PoemVillage PoemVillage is a celebration by and for the community. Over the past six years, it has become one of the most beloved events in the region. The sponsors ensure that every community member can be a part of PoemVillage completely free, regardless of financial status. Offering PoemVillage at no cost is extra important in … Continue reading Event Sponsorship

May 3, 2018May 3, 2018 Adirondack Center for Writing Local Opportunities, Resources

John Brown Day brings 2018 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize Winner, Martín Espada

May 5, 2018 2:00-4:00 PM John Brown Farm State Historic Site, Lake Placid We want to cordially invite you to join us for John Brown Day, an exciting day of celebration in which we honor women and men whose work invokes the passion and conviction of the 19th-century abolitionist who dedicated his life to the … Continue reading John Brown Day brings 2018 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize Winner, Martín Espada

THIS WEEK’S WRITING PROMPT

If it were up to me…🐞

S ubmit your response by Sunday, April 18. All creative writing responses will be shared on @adkctr4writing and adirondackcenterforwriting.org. Note: You are expected to edit your own submission before sending it.

This prompt is in partnership with the Adirondack Death Care Community. The ADCC is hosting an open mic on April 17 from 6:30-8:00pm for a story share on the topics of death, loss, grief and transformation. It’s a great opportunity to share your response to this prompt and any song, story, and words of expression you have on your mind. More info here.

ACW FAMILY NEWS

📍Herb Terns has a new Adirondack novel, Iron Sharpens Iron, available for purchase here.

📍Eric Mondschein has published a new short story, Dinner at Grandma’s published by Something or Other Publishing LLC, in their short story anthology 25 Servings of SOOP: literary Journeys into Life, Meaning and Love.

📍Jessica Kane has published Anchors in the Storm, a new picture book written as a comforting tool to help parents be with their children and connect during moments of despair. The book is available digitally www.jessicalaurelkane.com.

📍Alice Gilborn has released a new of poetry, “Apples & Stones” (Kelsay Books), which features poems set in Colorado, the Adirondacks, and Vermont. The book is available from Kelsay Books, the Northshire Bookstore, and Amazon.

📍Stanley A. Ransom, Jr. has published Outskirts Press, Inc. has published America’s First Black Poet; Jupiter Hammon of Long Island (Outskirts Press, Inc.). Kirkus Reviews states: “an essential volume for all libraries interested in Black, and American poetry.” Paperback and Kindle e-book editions are available on Amazon.com.

📍Ronald Berger has just published The Gorge, a thriller based on his experience as

a whitewater raft guide on the Hudson River during the 1990s. Paperback and Kindle e-book editions are available on Amazon.com.

📍Christopher Shaw has published a new book The Power Line, and can be ordered at his website.

📍Howard Kirschenbaum has just published a new book, Coming of Age in the Baby Boom: A Memoir of Personal Development, Social Action, Education Reform and Adirondack Preservation. Paperback and Kindle e-book editions are available on Amazon.com.

📍Brian Heinz‘s newest book, a thriller novel for ‘tweens and teens,’ Peabody Pond, has been published and released by 4RV Publishing.

📍Betsy Folwell has released an extended version of Short Carries as an audiobook for the first time. These essays are about wildlife and wilderness, regional history and small-town life, with keen observations and a touch of humor.