They say writing is a solitary business, but sometimes it's nice to get out of the house and meet new people.  Why not do both?  Come write with a group of like-minded people all suffering through the unique agonies and delights of developing the craft of speculative fiction writing.  Fantasy?  Horror?  Slipstream?  Science Fiction?  Something new and different?  Consider yourself invited. Not a critique group. Not a discussion group. Just bring your laptop or notepad, have a delicious beverage …

ART FUSE: AN EXPLOSION OF LOCAL WORD, IMAGE AND SOUND! happens every Thursday 7-9pm at the Art Stream Centre, located at 11434-120 Street NW Edmonton. Each week ART FUSE welcomes new authors, artists, artisans, musicians, actors and filmmakers to take the stage and share their work. If you want more information or would like to take the stage as a featured reader, presenter or performer, please phone (780) 425-9303 or email fuse@PageMaster.ca. The fuse is lit and the time is "now!" Get involved …

Bibliophiles Anonymous is a book club that focuses on the "classics" and other great works of literary genius (as determined by us). The rules are simple: The first rule of book club is don't talk about garbage books at book club (garbage books include mass market, romance, fantasy, chick lit, etc.). Books are chosen by democratic vote from submissions by members in attendance at the general meeting. We always know what we're reading two months ahead of time. We meet the second last Friday of e …

#yegfilm is a non-profit collective meant to connect filmmakers and accelerate film production in Edmonton. We have monthly meetings at the Startup Edmonton office in downtown Edmonton, where we all get together and discuss the projects we are working on, and afterwards we head downstairs to the Mercer Tavern for a drink. We're focussed on creating a positive environment for filmmakers, where they can find like-minded people to create great films. Website: http://yegfilm.ca Blog: http://blog.yeg …

My name is Leigh, I have just taken over the leadership of the Edmonton Melody Makers. Below is a note from MJ, the original creator of this group. I figure it captures the spirit so why change it!!? --------------------------------- My name is MJ, and I love music and creating it! I have been a singer/musician since I was a child and now I am branching out to songwriting and composing. I am new to the city and I would like to start this project to expand on my ideas. Then I thought, there may …

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 So …

A point of connection for multicultural /immigrant visual artists in Edmonton area (on line presence from other cities is welcomed! Plan to expand soon!)

This group is for anyone who has an interest in classical music. Whether you are an expert or a novice, and have a nascent interest in classical music or opera, this group is for you. Meet other Classical Music and Opera enthusiasts in Edmonton! Edmonton offers some interesting and diverse classical music venues. We’ll meet before and or after concerts for dinner, drinks, coffee, or dessert, and, for sure, discussion around our musical passion.

This group is for anyone wanting to sing, or anyone who finds themselves sitting at home with an instrument wishing to "jam" with other musicians but not knowing where to go to do so. This group gets together and does improv. All levels of experience are welcome. I will facilitate the improv and teach and guide at the same time. I want to help people express, breathe, be creative, and have fun in a supportive environment.

“On a recent evening I bought into a limited partnership, flipped a bed and breakfast for a quick profit, tripled my money on "OK4U" pharmaceutical stock. I also got downsized from my teaching job, bought a duplex and had a baby. After all that, I managed to get out of the proverbial rat race.” - Sarah Max, CNN/Money Senior Writer We meet at least once a month and play Cashflow. Click on the link below for a video showing how CASHFLOW® 101 can help you escape the Rat Race! http://cashflow.vo.lln …