NewYorkYak.com Launches Web Site with Most Comprehensive Listing of Spoken Word Events in New York
New York, NY, December 04, 2006 --(
PR.com)-- A new web site dedicated to listing and describing spoken word events in New York City launched today. The site, www.NewYorkYak.com focuses exclusively on events where the public can hear world-renowned experts and authors speak on the subjects of fiction, poetry, cooking, business, health, politics and other categories. Many of the events are free or available for a nominal charge.
www.NewYorkYak.com offers the most comprehensive listing of New York City lectures, readings, roundtables and talks available in any one place, either on the web or in print. The site draws from event programming planned by over 200 venues including bookstores, museums, universities, hospitals and religious institutions.
In New York City, the range of speakers comprise an exceptional list of luminaries, including Nobel Prize winners, world-class sports figures, as well as stars of film and fiction. Speakers listed include Lauren Bacall, George Soros, Dave Eggers, Kate Winslet, Frank Stella, Joe Namath, and Art Spiegelman.
Anyone can list a spoken word event on www.NewYorkYak.com . The listing can be placed by an organization, by a representative the venue, or by the speakers themselves and can include detailed information about the event, a photo of the venue, speaker, book cover or related image.
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