A reading at the Robert Burns Statue in Albany's Washington Park by the Albany High School winners of the Tom Nattell Peace Poetry Prize, followed by an open mic tribute to Tom Nattell by community writers. Bring chairs, blankets, etc. to sit on; rain site will be the Social Justice Center, 33 Central Ave. The event continues with other readers on July 19 & July 26.
The 2025 Albany High School winners of the Tom Nattell Peace Poetry Prize are Matilda Gish & Rose Madden. Depending upon availability they will either read their winning poems, or they will be read by Dan Wilcox
Tom Nattell died in January 2005. Writers & any other members of the community are invited to read one of Tom’s poems, or one of their own, or say a few words about Tom.
Washington Park
Park Road & Hudson Ave.
Albany,
NY
12210