Second (I know, this event is before the other one; second in urgency, not in chronology), our September poetry slam will be on Saturday, Sept 2, which is Labor Day weekend. I’m worried that our attendance will be low, so to hopefully avert that, we’ll be having a $150 first place prize. Is that enough…

First, by popular demand (well, like two people asked), we’re having another poetry hike. Sunday, Sept 3, 12 PM – 3 PM or thereabouts, going to go for a hike in Upper Nyack / Hook Mountain area. We’ll hike up to an overlook, spend some time writing, spend some time sharing, then head back. No…

Circle Up @ X House is a new mostly-weekly poets circle happening in Nyack. We have a rotating set of facilitators and formats. Each gathering will have a sharing circle where people can read poems of their own or poems they like. We’ll also have a writing workshop, editing workshop, performance/delivery workshop, or featured poet,…

Illuminated Words is a community of writers that meets at the historic Carson McCullers House of Nyack for regular writing circles, which include generative writing prompts and time to share with a warm and supportive community. Facilitated by Anupama Amaran, MFA, and Lily Greenberg, MFA. No experience needed, all levels welcome. Admission is $10. ***…