JCC of the East Bay – Shelter Shebang - JCC East Bay Emergency Relief Fundraiser
Auction Ends: Jun 16, 2020 10:00 PM PDT

Unique Experiences

Private Poetry Reading with LABA East Bay Fellow Jake Marmer

Item Number
289
Estimated Value
300 USD
Opening Bid
100 USD

Item Description

Private poetry reading with acclaimed and entertaining poet Jake Marmer, a JCC East Bay LABA fellow. Jake is the author of three poetry collections: Jazz Talmud, Neighbor Out of Sound, and Cosmic Diaspora (forthcoming).

Bid on this unique offering and have Jake Marmer liven up your special gathering with a 30-minute klez-jazzy poetry reading featuring new and published poetry, followed by a Q&A. Jake is an enigmatic, engaging presence who wowed the audience at the JCC's sold-out LABAlive event in November.

Invite your friends and family for a one-of-a-kind Zoom or in-person poetic gathering. The winner will also receive a handwritten copy of their favorite poem from the reading.

jakemarmer.com

Item Special Note

Expires August 31, 2021. Event will occur on a mutually agreed upon date after late August between winning bidder and Jake Marmer. 

Winner can choose to have private reading via Zoom or (once SIP/social distancing restrictions are lifted) in their home. Home reading must take place in one of the following cities: Berkeley, Oakland, Albany, Kensington, Alameda, and El Cerrito.