SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Below is the schedule of events for the 2007 ALBANY WORD FEST

THURSDAY, APRIL 19
7:00PM
Social Justice Center, 33 Central Ave.

THIRD THURSDAY POETRY OPEN MIC:Dan Wilcox presents his monthly Third Thursday Poetry Open Mic at the Social Justice Center as the beginning of the 2007 ALBANY WORD FEST with featured poet Mimi Moriarty.

There is a suggested $3.00 donation for this event.

KICK-OFF COCKTAIL PARTY: Join us for the official kick-off of the 2007 ALBANY WORD FEST with a cocktail party / meet-and-greet session. Here, you can network with other poets and artists from all over the Northeast while enjoying food and drinks at the Lark Tavern.

2007 WORD FEST OPEN MIC: This is your chance to take part in this year’s event. We invite everyone to come and listen to the words of poets and spoken word artists from all over the area.

Each poet will have three minutes to share their work. The open mic is open to all. Admission is based on donation.

EXPERIMENTAL CABARET: On Saturday afternoon, day two of the Albany Word Fest begins at Tess’ Lark Tavern for spoken word, music, and art with a special edition of Experimental Cabaret, starting at 3:00PM. This event, hosted by Nicole Peyrafitte, will feature multi-media work from local poets and musicians. Performing at this event will be Mary Panza with Monica Roach and John Weiler, Mother Judge and Nicole Peyrafitte, and Thom Francis with Jared Funari and K.J. Spencer. This event is open to all. Admission is based on donation. Must be 21 or older to drink.

PSYCHO CLUSTER F*#K '07: At 8:00PM, we move to Valentines (17 New Scotland Ave.) for Psycho Cluster F*#k ’07, featuring music and spoken word from Sean Baxter, A.C. Everson, Debora Bump, Palatypus, The Fire Flies, Tom McWatters, and Princess Mabel. Admission for this event is $5.00. This event is 18+. Must be 21 or older to drink.