Three outstanding local poets will be featured at the next Jewish Poets-Jewish Voices evening in the Astor Judaica Library of the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center.
Nina Garin is a San Diego native who serves as an arts journalist for the San Diego Union-Tribune and for KPBS. She studied creative writing at SDSU and was greatly influenced by fellow local writer Steve Kowit. Her work has appeared in Kowit's poetry text book as well as in Third Coast literary magazine. She lives in La Jolla with her husband and two daughters.
Nelson Heller was born in the Bronx. He inherited his love for writing from his father, Morris, who wrote poetry and biographies of his Eastern European immigrant parents and relatives. Nelson started writing poetry in high school. In 2009 Nelson was inducted into the Association of Educational Publishers' Educational Publishing Hall of Fame. He retired in 2014. Currently, Dr. Heller is Education Advisor to the International Centre for Earth Simulation Foundation and heads its ICESedu Education Advisory Board, encouraging good planetary stewardship and improved public health, safety and well-being through student learning and engagement. Nelson and his wife, Pam live in Cardiff.
Genine Orah Rainbeau-Heart is a native San Diegan with a lifetime passion for art. When she became a Bat Mitzvah, the service included her original poetry. Genine has been privileged to share her poetry, art and heart songs as a guest at numerous events including: Earth Day and Theater of the World festivals, Healing the Earth rituals, The Vagina Monologues, Ghandi-King Peace and Non-violence symposium, and collaborative conscious music performances.Genine Orah lives in Leucadia CA with her husband Don Reed.
Following the featured poets, there will be a half hour of open microphone period when audience members are invited to share their original poems and songs. The evening concludes with light refreshments. There is no charge and all are welcome.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
Astor Judaica Library
Lawrence Family JCC
4126 Executive Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
Tuesday, March 22 - 7:00 PM
For more information please call: Susan Hagler (858) 362-1150 or email: [email protected]
Nina Garin is a San Diego native who serves as an arts journalist for the San Diego Union-Tribune and for KPBS. She studied creative writing at SDSU and was greatly influenced by fellow local writer Steve Kowit. Her work has appeared in Kowit's poetry text book as well as in Third Coast literary magazine. She lives in La Jolla with her husband and two daughters.
Nelson Heller was born in the Bronx. He inherited his love for writing from his father, Morris, who wrote poetry and biographies of his Eastern European immigrant parents and relatives. Nelson started writing poetry in high school. In 2009 Nelson was inducted into the Association of Educational Publishers' Educational Publishing Hall of Fame. He retired in 2014. Currently, Dr. Heller is Education Advisor to the International Centre for Earth Simulation Foundation and heads its ICESedu Education Advisory Board, encouraging good planetary stewardship and improved public health, safety and well-being through student learning and engagement. Nelson and his wife, Pam live in Cardiff.
Genine Orah Rainbeau-Heart is a native San Diegan with a lifetime passion for art. When she became a Bat Mitzvah, the service included her original poetry. Genine has been privileged to share her poetry, art and heart songs as a guest at numerous events including: Earth Day and Theater of the World festivals, Healing the Earth rituals, The Vagina Monologues, Ghandi-King Peace and Non-violence symposium, and collaborative conscious music performances.Genine Orah lives in Leucadia CA with her husband Don Reed.
Following the featured poets, there will be a half hour of open microphone period when audience members are invited to share their original poems and songs. The evening concludes with light refreshments. There is no charge and all are welcome.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
Astor Judaica Library
Lawrence Family JCC
4126 Executive Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
Tuesday, March 22 - 7:00 PM
For more information please call: Susan Hagler (858) 362-1150 or email: [email protected]
