After five-plus years, 45 events, a short story contest and an accompanying book, Rochester Spoken Word founder Scott Seifritz is packing up his words and moving to Albuquerque. What better […]
It takes a lot of guts to stand before an audience and read your work. It takes even more to stand before an audience and tell a story with no […]
For the first time, Speak Easy goes all poetry with 13 poets each reading one of their poems. Find out what that old man from Nantucket has been up to. […]
After our triumphant return in December, Covid said, “Not so fast! Let me introduce you to a little something I call Omicron.” After that minor setback we’re back (again) with […]
Celebrate the calm between St. Valentine’s Day and Arbor Day by coming out to hear local writers read their short works. Sip a hand-crafted classic cocktail while you’re transported back […]
Take a break from holiday shopping and treat yourself to a classic cocktail while nine local writers share their short works of prose and poetry. This is will be an […]
It’ll be a November to remember when ten local writers take the stage to share their short works of prose and poetry. Take a break from raking leaves and enjoy […]
We’re pleased to introduce a new reading series to Rochester. Flour City Readings at The Yards is a curated series offering audiences the chance to hear top writers from Rochester […]
For the third year in a row, Rochester Spoken Word and Writers & Books is happy to bring you this wonderful event showcasing the writing talents of local high school […]
Rochester Spoken Word, in collaboration with Writers & Books, is excited to announce the selections for the third annual Listening to the Future: An Evening of Prose and Poetry by […]