Pomona Road Trip
Still looking for the perfect poetry high, LitRave hit the road again. This time going to the warmer than warm town of Pomona. We had been hearing about the "A Mic and Dim Lights" open mic for some time and were excited to see what it was all about. We were not disappointed.
The festivities began around 9:30 with a DJ and a guitarist jamming for about an hour while everyone mingled about. The venue was an art gallery with a couple of murals on the wall. There were artists selling paintings and jewelry by the door. And someone making drinks in the back. The whole thing felt more like an event than a normal old poetry reading.
It was nice to see Mani Suri show up. Bridget Gray was there, looking very beautiful. Jelena aka Helen the Bashful Dragon happened to come wearing the same hat as Wayman Barnes (a fashion faux pas, for sure).
Macho brought his group the Tunnel Rats. Scrap Lover Zulu from the Café Future in Inglewood was hanging out. In fact, there were people representing from all the different poetry scenes. A very cool surprise. Sometime after 10:30 Besskepp got the poetry portion of the evening started. They had a nice blend of poetry and acoustic music. Two women even acted out a poetry sketch. The variety made for a very enjoyable evening.
The Poets: Besskepp, Wayman Barnes, Mark Gonzalez, Unearthodox, Davooa, Ami & Sid, Ghettosphere, Jelena aka Helen the Bashful Dragon, Man Child, Bridget Gray, Glori, Abbye, Mani Suri, M & M, Mr. Perry, Tamara, Mikal & Emily, Yvonne Jones, Tunnel Rats (Macho, Rafi, & Donovan), JB, Scrap Lover Zulu, Darnell, Sesi, MC Trey, Noni, Mecca, and Inena
A Mic and Dim Lights
Fridays at 9:30 (closer to 10:30)
The Millenia Café
181 W. 2nd
Pomona 909-414-5291
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