In 2003 Carol initiated the first Wednesday of the month Caffè Lena Poetry Night at Caffè Lena in Saratoga Springs. Still going strong, she books each month’s featured poet for the night. A short list of past featured poets includes Carolyn Forche, Lynn Lifshin, Sparrow, Lance Henson, Chase Twichell, April Bernard, Jay Rogoff, Joseph Bruchac, Janine Pommy Vega, Bernadette Mayer, Andrea Gibson, Emily XYZ and Barbara Ungar. If you’re interested in being considered as a featured poet, contact  Poetry@caffelena.org and include a short bio and links to some of your work.

Visit Caffelena.org to find information on upcoming readings on their calendar or sign up for the poetry email list at poetry@caffelena.org.