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2023 Pomona Valley Poetry Fest at the LA County FAIR!

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2023 Pomona Valley Poetry Fest at the LA County FAIR! 〰️

LionLike MindState. Making Poetic History, Intentionally

A promotional poster for the 4th Annual Pomona Poetry and Book Fest held at the community Red Stage in Los Angeles County. The event features a stage, palm trees, people sitting on benches, and colorful signage about the event. It mentions artist entry, a fee of $20, includes parking, entry, artist badge, and shirt. The fest takes place every weekend in May 2025 with musical acts and spoken word.
Group of diverse people including children and adults smiling and posing outdoors in front of a brick wall with a large sculpture. They are dressed casually, and some are wearing hats and graphic t-shirts. There is a sign that says 'LION LIKE' and a red and black sculpture in front of the group.
A stage with musicians performing at an outdoor festival, with audience members sitting on benches in front, palm trees, and tents in the background on a sunny day.

LionLike MindState Celebrates its 17th Year Anniversary with the 4th Annual Pomona Valley Poetry and Book Festival! 12 Days of Poetry, Curated by Our own Master of Ceremonies, Judah 1!

Come Hear Couragous 1st Time Readers each Friday Night with Our Teen Night, Hosted by LionLike Creative Education.

Dont miss the actual POETRY BOOK FEST and your chance to meet real live Poets at the Highly Anticipated return of the Poetry Book Fest and Author Readings, May 20th and 21st!

Whiskey and Words. Monthly Showcase
Pitzer College x LionLike MindState
Judah (with Treesje) at City Council Honor as Inaugural Poet Laureate Term closes.
Person wearing a beige cap and green hoodie with a logo, standing in a forest with trees and rocks around.
Judah 1. Citizen Advisor to the Cultural Arts Commission of Pomona
Pitzer College x LionLike MindState
"Where We Belong" Pomona Fairplex 100 Year Centennial Poem by Judah 1 at the Millard Sheets Art Center, 2022
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A woman performing on stage in a dimly lit venue with chandeliers and a large screen behind her, audience seated at tables, some watching the performance.
Flyer for a community open mic event featuring poet Barbara Fant, scheduled for January 19th at Millard Sheets Art Center in Pomona. Event is on the 3rd Friday, from 8 PM to 11 PM, with a live performance. Tickets cost $10, or $5 for students. The fl