In the spirit of Dada (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dada) this is a group for those who want to be around creative people. I would like this group to grow organically into whatever it chooses. Though I'm new to Calgary, I'll find great places to meet. However, if you have thoughts on when and where we should meet, I'm very interested in your suggestions. This group is for poetry, music, theater, film, and of course writing lovers. Visual Arts may be added, and if you're into that, please join us …

IPAC is the Independent Publishers Association of Canada. Our organization helps authors and small publishers get their books to print and in the hands of appreciative readers. Our members include: Novices Writers Editors Marketers Publishers Speakers All of whom have a passion for publishing and are eager to learn from one another and to share their own experiences and insights.

This group is for authors of all types in Southern Alberta who are looking for a community of like-minded writers to share experiences, opportunities, successes and advice.

Empowering artists to embody their purpose through authenticity, connection and empowerment. This group will feature workshops with guest artists in all genres. Also, we also hope to come together and talk all things artsy and build a community of support and collaboration.

This group is for musicians, readers, and all culturephiles and students of cultural arts to get together. We will have regular meetups for music jams,and various other cultural-arts-related meetups. We will also have occasional meetup events for open mic nights, musical theater shows, concerts, music fests, and movie nights for shows related to music. Some event tickets are cheaper when you buy them in groups, so going as a group would not only be more fun, it would also be more economical. =) …

This group is for getting the words onto the page. This is like parallel play, but parallel writing. The result is getting out far more words than you would otherwise. We meet in a coffee shop, chat a little, and then write our own projects. If you have ideas in your head and can't seem to find the time to get them onto paper, or if you just want to spend more time with a creative outlet, this is the group for you. The central purpose of this group is to help people focus on their writing. Group …

Love blogging? Live in Calgary? This group is for you! Meet new people, share blogging experiences, learn something and have fun doing it!

We are a dynamic group of passionate contributors dedicated to the service of building a better world, on both a local and global scale. Are you feeling the calling to make your life count for more? Join us to explore: > How we help each other influence change > How to grow your influence and extend your reach > How to create Wildfire Word of Mouth Campaigns > How to get clear on your Service & Message that you want to share You are Welcome Here. Be sure to Invite your Favorite Friends …

We get together to create a healing atmosphere through call and response singing. "Kirtan, or yogic chanting is a “call and response” format of chanting - a type of yoga in itself and has many of the mind-calming benefits of a yoga class or sitting meditation. Kirtans were originally written in Sanskrit, the ancient Indian language. The Sanskrit alphabet has a strong energetic and vibrational component—it is said that the words, when chanted, create a powerful vibration in the body, affecting a …

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Comedy writing training for the non-comic Designed for women living in the Calgary, Alberta area. Hi! My name is Zoey I am the Organizer of this group. We have lots of help from other Wits and you can read more about who organizes this group in the Pages section of this site. Thanks for stopping by. About your profile For safety purposes we ask that you complete a short profile and please include a photo of yourself, which we use to identify you at events. Be sure to use an email you check reg …

Canada's largest tech meetups RSVP to get a nametag. This is important, because people without nametags aren't even really people. There, I said it. ******** HackerNest is a grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit movement dedicated to uniting local tech communities globally. We do this by cramming lots of very smart people into a room and providing free beer - rescuing them from the isolation of basements, offices, and the plight of code tunnel vision. Our friendly, relaxed, and inclusive Tech Soc …

What is this about? A structured, vibrant and supportive, comic learning environment for women who want to improve their humorous writing and presentation skills. Wit writing lessons and stage time is the focus.Some quotes from Western Canada Wits,,, WOW I LOVE the creativity and everyone was super encouraging, should have been nervous but wasn't. The best fun I have had in a long time, can't seem to stop thinking in punchlines. Must be the wit they added to the tea. Get me a double I will be …

Do you work out of your laptop, paying for table space one coffee at a time? Is working at home not an option? Working remotely shouldn't mean working alone. Why not join us for a cup and some company? Welcome to the Calgary Coffee and Keyboards Meetup Group. Inspired by Scott Muc's Calgary Coffee and Code Meetup Group, we're extending the invitation to all laptop dwellers who would like some company during the regular work week.