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X-WR-CALNAME:Albany · literary · Tuesday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Francine Berman\, "Better Tech: Putting People First in Cyberspace " (NYS Writers Institute) DTSTART:20260922T203000Z DTEND:20260922T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T002948Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53746495740056 CATEGORIES:free,literary DESCRIPTION:Join us Tuesday\, Sept. 22\, for a conversation with Francine Berman and WAMC's Joe Donahue\, discussing Berman's new book\, Better Tech : Putting People First in Cyberspace.\n\nAddressing the riskiest new techn ologies\, the book provides an actionable playbook of responsible design\, development\, use\, and regulatory strategies to protect and benefit huma nity.\n\nJill Lepore said\, “Thank goodness for this book... Better Tech is an essential\, commonsense guide to making emerging technologies answe rable to the public interest.”\n\nBerman\, a frequent guest on WAMC's Mo rning Roundtable\, is a pioneer of digital data preservation and cyber-inf rastructure. Her work has been celebrated by the Library of Congress. She currently serves as Director of Public Interest Technology at UMass Amhers t and Faculty Associate at Harvard’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet a nd Society.\n\nFree and open to the public\n\nCosponsored by UAlbany's AI & Society College and Research Center\, and the Honors College. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002948Z LOCATION:Performing Arts Center PAC Recital Hall URL:https://events.albany.edu/event/francine-berman-better-tech-putting-pe ople-first-in-cyberspace-nys-writers-institute?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm _medium=ics&utm_campaign=albany-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:University at Albany Events Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.albany.edu/performing-arts-center-main-theatre END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Waterford Readers Book Club DTSTART:20260922T220000Z DTEND:20260922T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T062333Z UID:10001554-1790100000-1790103600@hvwg.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Love mysteries and thrillers? Join us at the Waterford Library each month for a lively discussion—other genres may be included occasio nally! \nCopies of the current selection are available at the check-out de sk. No registration required\, and you don’t have to finish the book to participate. Please note that this book club takes place after the library is closed. We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes prior to the start o f book club if you wish to check out items or peruse our collection. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T062333Z LOCATION:Waterford Public Library\, 117 Third Street\, Waterford\, NY\, 12 188\, United States URL:https://hvwg.org/event/waterford-readers-book-club/2026-09-22/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=albany-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Hudson Valley Writers Guild X-SOURCE-URL:https://hvwg.org/events/category/poetry-open-mic END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Madison Open Mic: Stories and Spoken Word Poetry DTSTART:20260922T223000Z DTEND:20260923T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T062333Z UID:10005424-1790101800-1790109000@hvwg.org CATEGORIES:literary,music DESCRIPTION:Doors/ Sign up: 6:30pm\nShow: 7pm \nBring a 5 minute story or spoken word piece to perform. Tellers are encouraged to share a story in t he style of The Moth – personal stories with no notes.\nNot in the mood to tell a personal story… how about a folktale?\nDon’t have a story or spoken word piece to perform? Grab a beverage from the bar and be part of the audience – support the artists and the Madison!\nNot up for a late night? Neither are we – you’ll be on your way to your next destination by 8:30!\nExpect adult language and themes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T062333Z LOCATION:Madison Theatre\, 1036 Madison Ave\, Albany\, 12208 URL:https://hvwg.org/event/madison-open-mic-stories-and-spoken-word-poetry /2026-09-22/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=albany-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Hudson Valley Writers Guild X-SOURCE-URL:https://hvwg.org/events/category/poetry-open-mic END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Caffe Lena Poetry Featured Reader with Open Mic DTSTART:20260922T223000Z DTEND:20260923T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T002345Z UID:10003754-1790101800-1790112600@hvwg.org CATEGORIES:literary,music DESCRIPTION:The fourth Tuesday of every month is Poetry Night at Caffe Len a. Hosted by Carol Graser\, this event includes an open mic reading and a featured poet. The doors open for signups at 6:30 and the readings start at 7PM. The featured reading will also be live streamed\, please visit ca ffelena.org for links and more on the featured reader for the month LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T002345Z LOCATION:Caffe Lena\, 47 Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, United Sta tes URL:https://hvwg.org/event/caffe-lena-poetry-featuring-maggie-greaves/2026 -09-22/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=albany-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Hudson Valley Writers Guild X-SOURCE-URL:https://hvwg.org/events/category/poetry-open-mic END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Write Situation DTSTART:20260922T230000Z DTEND:20260923T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T062449Z UID:10004955-1790103600-1790109000@hvwg.org CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:A writing circle for the poets\, playwrights\, memoirists\, no velists and casual morning journalers ready to put pen to paper in communi ty facilitated by D. Colin with writing prompts\, monthly writing themes\, discussion time and goal setting \nWhen: Every Tuesday at 7 pm\nCost: Do nation based- $5-$10\nLocation: KBK Studios\, 10 2nd St. Troy\, NY 12180 ( this location is a second story walkup) LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T062449Z URL:https://hvwg.org/event/the-write-situation/2026-09-22/?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=albany-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Hudson Valley Writers Guild X-SOURCE-URL:https://hvwg.org/events/category/poetry-open-mic END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR