When I was looking for members to join an established writing group of which I am part, I found there were many people who wanted a group for the beginning or novice writer. I started this group for those who might be intimidated by authors they feel are further along in their writing. I will be facilitating the group by giving writing assignments and exercises to those who would like them. I will also guide the group in their critiques which can be helpful to new writers and new groups in gener …

An ongoing group of writers that meets every Monday night at a restaurant in White Plains. Two people submit every week and the group reviews their work and discusses it at the meeting. Meetings are usually two hours. A writer will on average submit once a month. Before being admitted to the group, we require a writing sample. Any representative work will be fine.  It doesn't have to be long.

Bring us your fiction, your poetry, your fledgling manuscripts yearning to be read. ;) We get together every 2 weeks in my home in South Hackensack, have some wine and water, and share our thoughts on the selections members submitted after the previous meeting. Bergen County Poets & Fictionaires welcomes serious writers, published or unpublished, who are open to constructive critique from a diverse group of other serious, open writers. We share our joy in writing and reading, along with a few la …

New York Film Group is a unique collective made up of directors, producers, cinematographers, screen writers, sound designers, photographers, composers, actors, and students that collaborate on a wide range of creative filmmaking projects. Members range the gamut from well known professionals, to students, to those just interested in learning and being a part of a creative community. Great friendships are made here, and anyone with a positive outlook on the creative possibilities is welcome. Ou …

To explore the ideas of the science fiction author Philip K Dick  Ray Bradbury, Jorge Luis Borges. Heinlein, Arthur C. Clarke and other sci fi writers and filmmakers such as Stanley Kubrick, Ridley Scott, and  Darren Aronofsky. We watch films,discuss books , attend seminars and film festivals

Welcome All Art-Preneurs!! Now, more than ever, in our new digital age learning, networking and sharing are critical to achieving success in the Arts! We're here to help you build upon your creative vision with resources, knowledge and tools that will enable you to create, sell and promote your remarkable art. Join us with one click - Membership is Free - No Registration Required! Zorka Kovacevich "Delivering on the Power and Promise of Technology" Networking Organizer Marketing Consultant …

Meet fellow Film People and TV near you! Come to a local Film and TV Industry Meetup to have fun and make friends with people on both sides of the camera and screen. If you are interested in film making & want to discuss the how to's, the don't do's & all of the in's & out's. Join us for our monthly meet up. All are welcome actors, actresses, screen writers, editors, videographers, cinematographers, directors, if you have an interest in film making or want to learn more about the process this …

Definition of Utopian = An Ideal Place or state. A community possessing highly desirable qualities. Our Definition of UTOPIAN= Undiscovered Talents, Outgoing People, Inspiring Artists Networking Basically we are here to unite anyone and everyone who have something to offer. Whether you are just here to make friends, or expand your business, show off your talents, practice your hobby, give and receive critiques, or have fun we are the group for you. Friendly outgoing interesting people always wel …

Do you enjoy the overall aspects of film development? Do you have a passion for creating? Do you enjoy meeting new people and networking? Would you like to be a part of something potentially special? Do you like to have fun? If you answered yes, then this is the group for you. I am attempting to put together a film group and ultimately create a production team that I can eventually trust and work with in the long run. So if you’re an actor, writer, Camera-person, editor, audio tech, or anything …

Calling all would-be and actualized writers for stage and screen! Calling all improv'ers, actors, and those who are interested in trying dramatic improv for the first time! **** We also need a videographer **** The Plan: Writers come with the basics of a scene they have in mind. They know what takes place and who the characters are. It can be any genre. The actors (the writers themselves can be actors, if they wish) take the stage and improv the scene, following the plot points that the writer h …

"AlterNet / By David Rosen Salons: A New Intellectual Culture is Taking Shape Throughout the Country Amidst the long, drawn-out recovery from the Great Recession, an unprecedented flowering of intellectual life is underway." Join us for monthly discussions about the arts, sharing of artistic events, sharing of music, the written word, the painted image or whatever else crosses our minds and our paths. This Salon is for people who wish to join with other artists or people who love the arts and d …

"Girlfriends of Edgewater" is for women 35+ who would like to make new friends in local social group in or near Edgewater, NJ area. We are looking for ladies to bring their sense of humor and gift for conversation for events like for Coffee, Lunch, Happy Hour, Dinner, Shopping, Wine Tasting, and an inexpensive spa day, just to name a few! Our events our scheduled during the weekday for lunch for those who are available during the day, and the weeknights for dinner events! This is an ideal group …

poets, musicians, storytellers, etcetera and everything in between, all are welcome! we have a guitar, keyboards, a weathered drum set, multiple microphones, and plenty of space. also, complimentary coffee and tea. relevant: it is in the sanctuary of a church. content need not be christian, but it helps to be mindful of the space, and the fact that there may be kids around. every 1st and 3rd thursday 8pm thru 9:30ish mott haven reformed church: 350 east 146th st, bronx, ny

YoHo Artists is a conclave of artists in and around the industrial section of Yonkers, just outside of downtown Yonkers. The purpose of the group is to host occasional events and bring awareness of events by the artist members. It is our hope to attract other artists, arts professionals, arts enthusiasts, and the curious public to our events and member's events; and perhaps even to join our community. The central location of YoHo is in the Alexander Carpet Mills factory, at 540 Nepperhan Ave and …

A place where private music teachers can exchange ideas, network, announce teaching positions that become available, talk about the industry, help and learn new teaching techniques, talk about what works and what doesn't, how to find students and any other topic you may suggest. All private music teachers are welcome to join.

Let's meet up for a classical chamber music reading sessions. Professional classical musicians and amateurs are all welcomed! My vision is to create a music salon of 21st century where artists meet up for great music, wine, and discussion about life. We classical musicians do not get enough chance to "jam" as often as jazz musicians. it is a very important way to learn and develop instinct when playing chamber music. Hope you can join us!

French Culture Nights spotlight the people and artists that make French life in the Westchester so unique. Our Culture Nights offers a variety of experiences like Music and Visual Arts... and, of course, an opportunity to meet and talk to others.

The purpose of this group is to create a support system to actively promote healthy habits among our members. We will work together to support each other to promote better minds, body and soul. The talented Lori Snyder is our partner for this group. Lori has a degree in Sociology, and is a Certified Executive/Empowerment Coach; she is also an Accredited Energy Leadership Coach. Lori received this certification from IPEC School of Coaching. She is also a successful speaker, writer, workshop faci …

Guided Autobiography is both a group and individual process. Thematically-driven questions offered weekly provide a direction for two pages of life-story, written in-between sessions. These writings are then read in the group where affirming feedback is encouraged. This dynamic process provides participants the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of their resilience and the new life they are building. I am a licensed clinical social worker, therapist and writer. My profes …

While Uptown Happenings Together (NYC) is currently on a sabbatical, Stay Connected, Uptown at Alba's other Uptown groups! Check 'em out here: Click here>> http://www.meetup.com/Uptown-Coffee-Hour-NYC or here>> http://www.meetup.com/Ladies-Uptown-Happy-Hour-NYC or here!!>> http://uptowneventsnyc.moonfruit.com/Love & Adventures, xo Alba This is what we're all about----> Uptown Happenings Together (NYC) is the latest 'Men & Women Meet, Uptown! (NYC)' spin-off, with a slight twist, to round out th …

Me and my team do cinematic video productions featuring exotic cars, jets and yachts. We do this because we are passionate about cinema and we love cars, jets and yachts. If you want free training on creative production or want an opportunity to work on "dream" projects, then this if for you! If you want to add cool stuff to your demo reel or photography portfolio, then this is for you. If you want to be part of a team that will also be able to lead you towards doing commercial work as well, the …

Orders We Will Not Obey “The time is now near at hand which must probably determine, whether Americans are to be, Freemen, or Slaves; whether they are to have any property they can call their own; whether their Houses, and Farms, are to be pillaged and destroyed, and they consigned to a State of Wretchedness from which no human efforts will probably deliver them. The fate of unborn Millions will now depend, under God, on the Courage and Conduct of this army” – Gen. George Washington, to his troo …

Thirty & forty-something Sparkling Ladies enjoy Friday Happy Hours in and around Harlem/ Morningside Heights/ El Barrio/ Washington Heights/ Inwood/ UWS.  Enjoy sharing your loveliness and sophistication (and/or down-to-earthiness), as we gracefully segue into the weekend and make new friends.  Neighborhood-networking, gal-talk and scoping out cool people and Harlem venues -  What could be bad about that, Ladies?

The Ladies' & Gents' Uptown Coffee Hour (NYC) - a spin-off of the wildly successful Ladies' Uptown Happy Hour (NYC) - is an opportunity to drink, eat, and build community with other Uptowners. So, bring along your bestest friend, cousin, hubby, partner, wife or *maybe* (if you don't yet have one) meet someone new.........right in the neighborhood :) With the Ladies' Uptown Happy Hour's amazing success coalescing into a fun, dynamic, and welcoming group of Ladies who segue into weekend mode at Fr …

Welcome... all Anime and Manga Fans in North Jersey and the surrounding area!  \(^o^)/ Goal To be exposed to various anime and manga (older and current) What we do - Monthly anime meetup event where we watch an hour of something more recent and an hour of something from before 2000 (located in North Arlington or Teaneck) - Conventions - Japanese cultural activities - Stuff like karaoke, Japanese dining, and outings Express yourself NOW... by going to the "message board" under the "Discussions …

Riverdale is a pretty sleepy place. Or is it? We are hoping that there are some not too genteel arts and music makers or at least lovers who would like to get together to hang out talk laugh and, who knows, maybe shake things up in this boring, whoops, we mean, laid back, neighborhood.

This is a group for those interested in reading and discussing literary memoirs. We love reading memoirs for their ability to show the narrative thread in lives, and to understand the struggles and triumphs of people. If you are an aspiring memoirist or personal essayist, this group will allow you to read and discuss what works and why. We will read one memoir each month, and meet toward the end of the month (tentatively last Saturday) for a few hours in the afternoon to discuss.

This group is for cartoonists. Working as a cartoonist is a very solitary life. You spend all day in your studio working and almost never see anyone. Westchester Cartoonists is about getting all of us with a passion for cartooning (whether its comics or animation) out of our studios and hanging out with other cartoonists you never knew were around you. Whether a seasoned professional, trying to break into the business, a hobbyist, or an educator, this group is for you.