open mic

April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 Adirondack Center for Writing Local Opportunities

Open Mic Story Share on Death, Loss, Grief and Transformation coming Saturday, April 17

Topic: Death, Loss, Grief and Transformation When we listen to stories our whole being becomes involved. Magic seems to take place in this seemingly silent act of listening. We each have significant happenings in our lives that when told aloud can bring meaning and beauty to the unimaginable. We can connect and support one another … Continue reading Open Mic Story Share on Death, Loss, Grief and Transformation coming Saturday, April 17

May 20, 2019March 4, 2020 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Local Opportunities, Readings & Performances

Beat & Verse

RETURNING IN MAY 2020 An open mic for the writing crowd. Got poems? Stories? Songs? Essays? Some blurb on a page that might be something more one day? We want it all! $5 suggested donation. Hosted by: Adirondack Center for Writing Meet over tea and snacks at Forever Wild Apothecary, 2669 Main Street in Lake Placid … Continue reading Beat & Verse

March 29, 2019March 28, 2019 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Local Opportunities

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

OPEN HOURS AT ACW

MON – FRI | 3 – 5 PM
15 Broadway, Saranac Lake

If you’ve been meaning to make your writing life a part of your daily life, ACW Open Hours is here for you. For just $5 you can use our space to work, unwind, or meet other readers and writers in our community. Get 12 passes for $50 or a single day pass for $5.

Want to purchase passes for someone else? Pay-it-Forward by emailing us at info@adirondackcenterforwriting.org.

Space is limited to give each visitor room to socially distance.

THIS WEEK’S WRITING PROMPT

“A group of first responders is a valiance. A group of peaceful protestors is a dream. A group of special education teachers is a transcendence. A group of neonatal ICU nurses is a divinity. A group of hospice workers, a grace.”
– Kathy Fish

Taking a cue from Kathy Fish’s “Collective Noun for Humans in the Wild,” try writing about an ineffable emotion, such as grief, using a pattern to structure your piece.

S ubmit your response by Sunday, May 22, 2022. All creative writing responses will be shared on @adkctr4writing and adirondackcenterforwriting.org. Note: You are expected to edit your own submission before sending it.

Note: You are expected to edit your own submission before sending it.