Mid-Island Y JCC Poetry Series
As founder and director of the Mid-Island Y JCC Poetry Series, since 1996 (sponsored by the NY State Council on the Arts), I have tried to feature a wide variety of wonderful poets (examples–Harvey Shapiro, Colette Inez, Molly Peacock, Cornelius Eady, Diane Wakowski, Marie Ponsot, Louis Simpson, Stephen Stepanchev, Norman Friedman, David Axelrod, Charles Fishman, Maxwell Wheat, George Wallace, Patti Tana, Vince Clemente, Barry Wallenstein, Angelo Vergas, Stanley Barkan, Michele Cooper, Grace Schulman, many others). After discussing the writing style of the of the feature with the audience and the feature reading, there is an open mic for members of the audience, with many acclaimed and talented poets. There is an annual poetry contest for children, teens , and adults, with certificates for all and cash prizes for adults and teens. In June, there is a gala reading by all those who received honorable mention and place awards. Many of the winners have gone on to distinguished writing careers.The readings are held on one Sunday per month, October-June, at 2pm
Mid-Island Y JCC
45 Manetto Hill Road
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 822 3535 x385
www.miyjcc.org
Director: Gayl Teller
Open Mike, Refreshments, $3 Donation
Join us for a memorable and stimulating evening with some very talented people!
All welcome!
WE'RE BACK!!
Mid-Island Y Poetry Series 2022-2023
45 Manetto Hill Road, Plainview, NY 11803
516 822 3535 X385; arosenstein@miyjcc.org
One Sunday afternoon each month at 2-4 PM
Feature Readers & Open Mic
October 16, 2022 Barbara Novack
November 13, 2022 Gloria Murray
December 4, 2022 Tony Iovino
January 8, 2023 Valerie Griggs
February 12, 2023 M. A. Dennis
March 26, 2023 Sasha Ettinger
April 16, 2023 Tammy Nouzo Morgan
May 7, 2023 Doug Sweezey
Director: Gayl Teller
SPECIAL EVENT Was Held Tuesday, March 13, 2012
“LUCK OF THE LAUREATES”
A historic reading of 7 LI Poets LaureateDavid Axelrod
Suffolk County Poet LaureateTammy Nuzzo-Morgan
Suffolk County Poet LaureateLinda Opyr
Nassau County Poet LaureateEd Stever
Suffolk County Poet LaureateGayl Teller
Nassau County Poet LaureateGeorge Wallace
Suffolk County Poet LaureateMaxwell Corydon Wheat
Nassau County Poet Laureate
Mid-Island Y JCC Poetry Contest Judge–Gayl Teller
Judged by Gayl Teller–
Adults
$5 PER POEM (MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO MID-ISLAND Y JCC). CASH PRIZES.Mid-Island Y JCC 2011 Poetry Contest WinnersJudged by Gayl Teller–
AdultsTEENS: NO FEE
CHILDREN: NO FEE
INCLUDE NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE, E-MAIL. TEENS AND CHILDREN INCLUDE AGE.
MAIL TO:
POETRY CONTEST
MID-ISLAND Y JCC
45 MANETTO HILL ROAD
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803
DEADLINE:
MAY 10, 2020
AWARDS AND READING:
JUNE 7, 2020, 2-4 PM
Mid-Island Y 2019 Poetry Winners
Adults:
1st Place-Sharon Anderson
2nd Place-Karen Schulte, Sharon Dockweiler
3rd Place-Paula Camacho, George Northrup
4th Place-Lloyd Abrams, Irma Soveroff
Adults Honorable Mention
Bob Barci, Dolores Cinquemani, Jane Connelly, Maureen Hadzick-Spisak, Barbara Hantman, Pam Humbert, Marvin Illman, Lois Kipnis, R. Duke Liddell, Maria Manobianco, Marcia Nelson, Audra Nemirow, Joan Vullo Obergh, Stuart Radowitz, Narges Rothermel, Lynne Soulagnet, Dd Spungin, Wendy Trontz, Margarette Wahl
Teens:
1st Place–Alliya Shamin, Rachel Miniman
2nd Place-Hannah Swartz, Vivian Rose
3rd Place–Cooper Kirschner
Teens Honorable Mention:
Hanna Mordekhai
Children:
Children:
1st Place–Arianna Shamin, Christian Martinez
2nd Place– Leanna Song-Ann Hsu, Andrea Wilson
3rd Place–J.J. Hillen
Mid-Island Y JCC 2011 Poetry Contest WinnersJudged by Gayl Teller–
Adults
First Place–Ria Meade
Second Place–Ed Stever
Third Place–Joan Higuchi & Sasha Ettinger
Fourth Place–Robert Harrison, Gloria Murray, & Judy Turek
Teens
First Place–Kelsey Weymouth-Little
Second Place–Tiara Carter
Third Place–Jaclyn Onufrey
Fourth Place–Bryanna Bardsley
Children
First Place–Matthew Schroh
Second Place–Meaghan Obergh
Third Place–Katherine Parente
Fourth Place–Michael Bock
2010 Winners
Adults
First Place–Gladys Henderson
Second Place–Paula Camacho
Third Place–Muriel Harris Weinstein
Fourth Place–Lisa James
Fifth Place–Marilyn Goldstein
Sixth Place–Lloyd Abrams
Adults — Honorable Mention
Monica Andermann, Sybil Bank, Lynn Cooper, Lillian Gordon,
Sylvia Harnick, Patrice Hasbrook, Joan Higuchi, Vicki Iorio,
Beverly Kotch, Patty Lane, Maria Manobianco, Gloria Murray,
George Northrup, Joan Vullo Obergh, Ellen Pickus, Lois Raiken,
Narges Rothermel, Joan Schaefer, Harriet Slaughter, Judy Turek
First Place–Jeena Moss
Second Place–Maureen Gavin
Third Place–Allison Shindler
Fourth Place–Emily Brandsdorfer
Fifth Place–Olivio Grillo
Teens–Honorable Mention
Grace Albert, Claire Halligan, Shannon O’Neil, Justine Re,
Ariel Sobel, Rebecca Sobel, William Stieglitz, Danielle Tralongo
Ashley Friedman, Kaitlyn Friedman, Meaghan Obergh
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