Eve Brandstein has a 30-year history of bringing leading actors, writers, musicians, artists and media professionals together to create exceptional spoken word events. As a major studio & network executive, Norman Lear's casting director & co-producer, a professional director, working writer, perpetual poet & fine artist, Eve launched her Poetry in Motion Literary Salon in 1998, at Helena's in Hollywood. Since then she has presented original work from some of the entertainment industry's most re …

The writing group is forming to help those who have written poems or prose, are writing articles or blogs or never thought of being published but desire to learn. This is a group for writers who are new, stagnate, gaining speed or polished. There will be discussions on: • Getting Published • The Writing Process • Organization • Grammar • Online Resources And much more! This will be a SAFE PLACE for writers to learn, share their work, receive quality critique, hear from and meet other writers and …

How often do you allow yourself to spend time reflecting, writing, doing artwork, and connecting with yourself and others? Reenter and rediscover the times in your life that you are most deeply connected to; those that have defined who you are and how you live. Identify the stories that only you can tell, and in telling them, begin to transform your present and future. We are looking for co-organizers to arrange no-cost Signs of Grace Writing Meetups in convenient locations, especially in Long …

This is a group for people who play with words. We are theNewerYork Press, a magazine of experimental literature and a group of literary-inclined folk who throw "literary carnivals" and workshops. Our event, "theCarny," is hosted on the West and East side of LA. It is part performance, part open mic, part workshop, and part literary playtime. We invite writers, actors, readers, and anybodies to meet and perform rehearsed pieces from our print magazine, read unheard pieces, play word games, make …

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This group consists of filmmakers, writers, artists, actors, musicians, or anyone in the entertainment industry who has a dream and is ready to make that dream a reality. The purpose of this group is to support each other in aligning ourselves with "Spirit", so that we can benefit from the unlimited Power and Presence that is contained within each and every one of us. Through the practice of Spiritual Laws and Principles we consistently attract whatever is necessary for our success as creative …

Bring works of creative nonfiction, memoir, and true stories.

I use the word experimental in general terms for this group. This is a group for people that are looking to potentially make some connections with filmmakers that share a similar experimental artistic vision. The emphasis is on horror but not limited to that. Anyone that considers themselves somewhat of an unconventional filmmaker in terms of mainstream industry standards. Those who may be influenced by but not limited to; cult films, vhs oddities, b movie horror, experimental (maya deren, stan …

Are you looking for a boost in life? Need a burst of inspiration? At this event, we will have live spoken word with inspirational, uplifting, and empowering messages. We will also offer the book with all of the powerful pieces, personally signed, to be enjoyed at your leisure.

We're a group dedicated to becoming professional screenwriters! REQUIRED READING FOR NEW PEOPLE - Please read the Screenwriting Group Q and A's pdf before attending your first Thursday workshop. It's located in the "MORE" section, in "FILES." See you Thursday at 8pm!

South Bay Filmmakers is a networking and support organization for filmmakers and industry business professionals based in Los Angeles’ South Bay area comprised of El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and surrounding cities. Our members are passionate creatives with a roster of success in their respective fields representing writers, directors, producers, editors, colorists, visual effects artists, cinematographers, camera operators, composers, sound editors, stunts, wardrob …

Come join other jazz musicians to play standards and learn from each other in a fully collaborative environment. With this group I aim to expand our knowledge and craftmanship of the great art form we call Jazz. If you like to listen to jazz, you are also welcome to watch the jam sessions, even if you don't play an instrument. Gigging opportunities have opened up for players in the meetup group as well. The mainstay of the group are the regular Jam sessions which are held once a month. Educat …

This is a group for anyone interested in art and especially in local artists. I started this group so that people can come together to view local art, meet local artists, and share coffee and friendship together. Meetup members are welcome to use the network to submit new meetups announcing local art shows and setting times and dates to meetup together and enjoy!

This is a meetup for country musicians to get together and jam some classic and retro country tunes. We're talking, Hank, Buck, Cash, Merle, Lefty, Loretta, Patsy, Ray Price, Willie, Waylon, George Jones, Johnny Horton, Bob Wills, Graham Parsons, Kristofferson, Webb Pierce along with current retro-country bands like BR-549, Mike Stinson, Wayne Hancock, The Derailers, Hank III, Paul Burch, Two Dollar Pistols, Robbie Fulks, Asleep at the Wheel and so on. Any styles we can pull off we'll do. Shuffl …

If you're a South Asian or Indian artist, musician, who works in flim, who works in games, or any creative medium and you're interested in networking with other creative South Asian or Indian professionals, having a venue to showcase your creative works, or find other creative people to bounce ideas off of, this organization is for you. Nothing fancy :)

We meet to share and bare our souls; reverse and release our roles; compare and beware our tolls. We meet to recite and ignite our fire; delight and insight our spire; to house, delouse, to spouse, and douse. We want for you; we want for me; we want for all; we meet for free. Come join our pub; or lurk above; feel free to snub; or share the love. And one final note, on this there is no vote, we come here to play, we come here to say, we come here to share, we come here to bare.  And so it must …

Los Angeles Headshots is your place for the skinny on everything headshots. Where to look for photographers, how to choose the photographer that is best suited to you, preparing for the shoot, printing your pictures, choosing a font, marketing, branding and everything in between. Los Angeles Headshots is a safe place for new and veteran actors to share information and get feedback. We will be meeting once a month to discuss every element of the headshot journey in a loose and friendly environmen …

Imagine if there was a place, where at one table an entrepreneur meets her next $100,000 investor. A designer meets a new client, a web developer with a great internet startup. A PHP engineer meets a charismatic founder that excites him with his vision, so much so that he can picture leaving his day job for the exhilarating experience of working tirelessly for technology stock options that could be worth millions one day... We're building this community. @LATechHappyHour

The Southbay Acoustic Musicians of Redondo Beach, CA are both experienced and novice musicians who like to get together and play for fun. It doesn't matter if you are a serious professional or if you are just learning to play an instrument. The Southbay Acoustic Musicians welcome all that can be respectful to each other. Vocalists and those who play brass, woodwinds, bongos, drums are also welcome. JOIN OUR GROUP IF YOU WANT TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY GUITAR TOO Even if you don't know how to play an i …

A walking tour of the Venice Art Crawl every third Thursday in Venice. Each month starting in a different place on the art walk. Get a colored map so you can recognize and meet the meetup members and see new cutting edge art as this new art walk gets going. Art lovers come meet each other and meet artists in person.

NextSpace @ Amplify is an innovative workspace & collaborative coworking community. Your Best Work Happens Here. Venice Beach is a unique convergence of art, tech, creativity and innovation. Smack-dab in the middle of it is NextSpace's 5th location on Amplify's new accelerator campus. The Amplify campus is purpose-built for working, learning and networking, and NextSpace @ Amplify will provide the perfect complement of coworking and community to the energy and talent found in the Amplify acceler …

Teale Street Sculpture Studio & Workshops Uninstructed Life Drawing workshop with Model, Long Poses. Thursday nights 7PM to 10PM. $15.00, Great Models. 11847 Teale Street Culver City LA CA 90230 (310) 397 2697 sculpturestudio@me.com

Have you always wanted to sing, but never did? Did other things get in your way, like a day job? Or, did you sing a long time ago and want to get back into it? Well, here's your chance to make your life-long dream come true! You will….Learn  from of a lively, friendly audience of your peers. Receive coaching, and critiques, Stretch your abilities and artistic expression, Build your self confidence while working to meet your goals,  You will have fun and be encouraged.  JOURNEY FROM WORKSHOPTO  S …

Understanding Principles for Better Living Church was founded by Actor, Author, Minister and Singer Della Reese and is a new thought metaphysically bible based ministry filled with talented actors, film producers, producers, writers and various talented people who make up the Hollywood creative community and share how others can make it in "the biz."

“In your light I learn how to love. In your beauty, how to make poems. You dance inside my chest where no-one sees you, but sometimes I do, and that sight becomes this art.” ― Rumi If you love poetry, if you revere the cosmic sounds of music in words, if you are in love with the faces of the sunflower and the rose, if you believe God is speaking to us through the stars, the river, even the voice of the wind, if you are on a quest to answer back, this Meetup is for you. We will meet every Sunday …

Network with other performing artists, collaborate in shows, show trades, events, and even touring. This group is created with the purpose of uniting musicians of all genres together to increase the awesomeness of the L.A. music scene.

Explore the magic of African Drumming and Dance. Get into your power, learn African drumming and dance and unleash your creativity. Meet for drum sessions, live concerts and dance classes. Ask for childrens' classes.

We have numerous music events to enjoy both as a performer and an audience member! By way of music performances to attend, we have many throughout the year. PUC's musicians, choirs and ensembles maintain rigorous performance schedules year round. The department is devoted to the study and practice of music, and exists to provide a first-rate music education that gives students advanced skills and knowledge of music history, repertory, and performance. PUC is known for its exceptional music depar …