This coming Thursday (August 19), poetry returns to Central Ave. at the Social Justice Center with the Third Thursday Poetry Night hosted by Dan Wilcox. This month the featured poet is Jill Crammond Wickham. Here is all of the info from Dan Wilcox himself:
the Poetry Motel Foundation presents Third Thursday Poetry Night at the Social Justice Center (33 Central Ave., Albany, NY)
August 19 - 7:00 sign up; 7:30 start
Featured Poet: Jill Crammond Wickham
-- with an open mic for community poets before & after the feature; $3.00 donation, suggested; more if you got it, less if you can’t.
The Official Unofficial kick off the 2010 Albany Word Fest is the Third Thursday Poetry Night at the Social Justice Center. Here is the info from host Dan Wilcox:
the Poetry Motel Foundation presents Third Thursday Poetry Night at the Social Justice Center (33 Central Ave., Albany, NY) Thursday, April 15, 7:00 sign up; 7:30 start.
Featured Poet: Paul Pines
& the official unofficial start of Albany WordFest 2010!
-- with an open mic for community poets before & after the feature: $3.00 donation, suggested; more if you got it, less if you can’t.
Your jazzy, poetic host: Dan Wilcox.
Paul Pines is the author of two novels, The Tin Angel (Morrow, ‘83), and Redemption (Rocher, ‘97). My Brother’s Madness (Curbstone, ‘07), a memoir, enjoyed wide critical acclaim. Pines’ seven books of poetry are: Onion, Hotel Madden Poems, Pines Songs, Breath, Adrift on Blinding Light, Taxidancing and Last Call at the Tin Palace. He lives in Glens Falls, New York, where he practices as a psychotherapist and hosts the Lake George Jazz Weekend.
A busy week here in the upstate poetry and spoken word community. Here is some information on two of the readings coming up. For a complete list of events, go to the Events Calendar.
Wednesday, November 18 7:00PM Cock N Bull Restaurant Parkis Mills Rd, Galway, NY 12074
You very well may have heard about the Open Mic to be held at the Cock n Bull Wed., Nov. 18 at 7pm-9pm. I am writing to ask you all to come and share in this fun event. This isn't your usual open mic. We are expecting a host of performing artists -- readers, singers, musicians from the community of Galway and beyond. If you want to share your talent, sign up is at 6:30. If you want to just enjoy the events, the fun begtins at 7. Or you can come earlier and have a bite to eat. The bar will be open for those who wish to have a drink.
This event is sponsored by the Galway Public Library, the biggest little library in the state. Please come and support the library and have a good time. It's free, though a small donation will be welcomed. Oh, and there's free refreshments, compliments of the Cock n Bull. What more could you ask?
Thursday, November 19 7:00PM Third Thursday Poetry Night Social Justice Center 33 Central Ave., Albany, NY
Third Thursday Poetry Night at the Social Justice Center, 33 Central Ave., Albany, NY on Thursday, November 19 with a 7:00 sign up; 7:30 start
Featured Poet: Barbara Adams -- with an open mic for community poets before & after the feature: $3.00 donation, suggested; more if you got it, less if you can’t.
Your turkey host: Dan Wilcox
Barbara Adams is the author of two books of poems, and a book of literary criticism on Laura Riding. She is a retired Professor of English at Pace University. Born in Manhattan, she has lived in the mid-Hudson valley most of her life. Her poems appear in the two anthologies of Hudson River writers, "Riverine" and "WaterWrites."
The Poetry Motel Foundation presents Third Thursday Poetry Night at the Social Justice Center (33 Central Ave., Albany, NY)
Thursday, October 15 7:00 sign up; 7:30 start
Featured Poet: Bless
-- with an open mic for community poets before & after the feature: $3.00 donation, suggested; more if you got it, less if you can’t.
Starting his career as one of the original slam poets of the Nyorican Poets Cafe in NYC, Bless has been performing at local poetry venues and was the host of Wize Words at Simply Fish & Jazz.
Dan Wilcox sent the announcement for this months Third Thursday Poetry Night on August 20 at the Social Justice Center.
Third Thursday Poetry Night at the Social Justice Center 33 Central Ave., Albany, NY Thursday, August 20 7:00 sign up; 7:30 start Featured Poet: Georganna Millman
Georganna Millman’s poetry has been published widely in poetry journals and her poetry chapbook, “Formulary” was published this year by Astounding Beauty Ruffian Press (Stuart, VA).
-- with an open mic for community poets before & after the feature: $3.00 donation, suggested; more if you got it, less if you can’t.
This coming Thursday at the Social Justice Center on Central Ave.:
The Poetry Motel Foundation presents Third Thursday Poetry Night at the Social Justice Center, 33 Central Ave., Albany, NY on Thursday, June 18 (7:00 sign up; 7:30 start)
Featured Poet: W.D. Clarke
W.D. Clarke is the author of “Soldier Ballads and Other Tales” (Infinity Publishing). His poems are narrative rhymes done in a style of Robert Service and Rudyard Kipling. Many have a military setting, while others are based on Clarke’s wanderings and love of the Old West California’s “gold country.”
-- with an open mic for community poets before & after the feature: $3.00 donation, suggested; more if you got it, less if you can’t.
We have some annoucenments for poetry events and open mics that are coming up. Be sure to check these out, there is a lot of poetry going on in the area.
And just a reminder, in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, we will not be having the Poets Speak Loud poetry reading / open mic. We will return on Monday, June 29 at the Lark Tavern.
Third Thursday Poetry Night, Thursday, May 21
The Poetry Motel Foundation presents Third Thursday Poetry Night at the Social Justice Center (33 Central Ave., Albany, NY).
Thursday, May 21. 7:00 sign up; 7:30 start.
Featured Poet: Rebecca Schumejda
Rebecca Schumejda’s newest collection of poems “Falling Forward” was published by sunnyoutside in February. Currently, she is working on a collection of poems exploring the pool hall subulture. She lives in the Hudson Valley with her husband and daughter & works as a teacher at an alternative high school.
-- with open mic for community poets before & after the feature: $3.00 donation, suggested; more if you got it, less if you can’t. Your busy host: Dan Wilcox.
Beat Poetry Night at Inquiring Minds, Sunday, May 24
BEAT POETRY NIGHT with Donald Lev, Teresa Marta Costa & Michael Platsky on Sunday, May 24 at 5 pm
Local Beat poets Teresa Marta Costa and Michael Platsky will join Donald Lev for a booksigning and reading to celebrate his recent collection, The Darkness Above. All three presenters are veteran poets who have been working in the Beat tradition for decades. Books, cds and chapbooks will be available at a discount, and refreshments will be served.
Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 6 Church Street, New Paltz, NY 12561 (845) 255-8300
Sunday Four Poetry Open Mic, Sunday, May 24
Sunday Four Poetry Open Mic (every 4th Sunday), May 24, 3PM at the Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S. Main Street, Voorheesville, NY
Hosts: Dennis Sullivan, Edie Abrams, Michael Burke. Featured poet: Dan Wilcox with Open Mic
Rootdrinker Presents Reading for Will Christman on Monday June 1, 2009, 8 pm at Smith's Tavern, 112 Maple Ave., Voorheesville, N.Y.
With Poets from Near and Far : Dennis Sullivan, Therese Broderick, Michael Czarnacki, Tom Corrado, Alan Casline, John Roche, Mimi Moriarity, Susan Deer Cloud, Tim Lake, Paulette Swartzfager, Mike Burke, Walt Franklin & more
OPEN MIC FORMAT: All who want to read bring your poetry. Reading in honor of famous local poet William Weaver Christman (1865– 1937)
Head on over to the Social Justice Center on Thursday for the monthly poetry reading and open mic with host Dan Wilcox. This month the featured poet is Jay Rogoff.
Here is the information from Dan himself:
the Poetry Motel Foundation presents Third Thursday Poetry Night at the Social Justice Center (33 Central Ave., Albany, NY)
Thursday, February 19 7:00 sign up; 7:30 start Featured Poet: Jay Rogoff
Jay Rogoff is a lecturer in English at Skidmore College; his most recent poetry collection is “The Long Fault” (Louisiana State University Press, 2008).
-- with open mic for community poets before & after the feature: $3.00 donation, suggested; more if you got it, less if you can’t. Your photographic host: Dan Wilcox.
The first Third Thursday of the new year and what a way to kick things off. The phenomenal Nicole Karas is the feature poet this month. Here are the details from Dan Wilcox.
the Poetry Motel Foundation presents Third Thursday Poetry Night at the Social Justice Center (33 Central Ave., Albany, NY)
Thursday, January 15, 2009.7:00 sign up; 7:30 start
Featured Poet: Nicole Karas
Nicole Karas has written poetry since she first laid her hands on a salt and pepper composition notebook in elementary school. She is excited about the Albany poetry scene and the people involved in it.
-- with open mic for community poets before & after the feature: $3.00 donation, suggested; more if you got it, less if you can’t. Your hopeful host: Dan Wilcox.
This is one of the best open mics / poetry nights in Albany, so if you have a little extra time on a Thursday night, you would benefit from heading over to Central Ave.
The Official Unofficial kick off the 2010 Albany Word Fest is the Third Thursday Poetry Night at the Social Justice Center. Here is the info from host Dan Wilcox:
A busy week here in the upstate poetry and spoken word community. Here is some information on two of the readings coming up. For a complete list of events, go to the 
The Poetry Motel Foundation presents Third Thursday Poetry Night at the Social Justice Center (33 Central Ave., Albany, NY)
Dan Wilcox sent the announcement for this months Third Thursday Poetry Night on August 20 at the Social Justice Center.
This coming Thursday at the Social Justice Center on Central Ave.:
Head on over to the Social Justice Center on Thursday for the monthly poetry reading and open mic with host Dan Wilcox. This month the featured poet is Jay Rogoff. 
The first Third Thursday of the new year and what a way to kick things off. The phenomenal Nicole Karas is the feature poet this month. Here are the details from Dan Wilcox.