A casual eveing of reading and sharing poetry; poets and poetry lovers welcome; tea and chocolate served; FREE

… See:  http://www.meetup.com/POETs-OC/about/ P.O.E.T.s does not own or rent a physical building. We are a true community that meets in private residences or donated spaces, very much the way the early Gnostics did.  We have been meeting for inspiration & enLIGHTenment since Nov 28, 2006. A discussion is held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and an Inspirational Movie w/post discussion on the 4th Friday of the month. Events run from 7:15 PM to 9:30 PM PST.   Be sure to check our calendar for a full …

… Our poets, philosophers, artists, musicians and intellectuals either "sell out" to create their big "cash cow" or they simply rage against the machine, sitting on the sidelines, and sit on the sidelines denouncing the society in which they live. Is there a better way? I propose like-minded artists, with a belief in the importance of the humanities and arts as well a ethics and morality must come together to brainstorm and collaborate on projects and ideas to help guide our society in a positive …

… More Info: http://www.meetup.com/POETs-OC/about/ The above link connects you to our organization's HUB-site which supports ORANGE COUNTY and P.O.E.Ts locations. We encourage you to also join the Orange County Hub-site to be notified of additional gatherings within an hours drive from this location. We have been meeting for inspiration & enLIGHTenment since Nov 28, 2006. A discussion is held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and an Inspirational Movie w/post discussion on the 4th Friday of the mon …

There are already plenty of writers' groups, but most of them are geared toward hobbyists rather than toward writers who think big (I know because I used to belong to three of them). If you're a self-published author having difficulty selling or promoting your work, or you're a writer who's frustrated by organizers who've told you what you are and aren't allowed to write, or you'd like to write and self-publish but are intimidated by the process, SPACE is for you. My name is Martin, and I've bee …

The Los Angeles Art Group is a community for Artists, Writers, Poets, Musicians, Entertainers and Art lovers.   We encourage, support, and inspire each other to achieve our goals and enrich our community.  All types of art and entertainment lovers are welcome, including painters, photographers, sculptors, conceptual artists, performance artists, filmmakers, graphic designers, etc. Jump on board and let's create, inspire, and grow together.

… k (Single or Couples)-Black/African History and Celebrations -Higher Education: Undergraduate and Graduate -Business (Independent and Owners)- Service Men & Women -Mothers -Black Relationships (interracial as well)-Hardworking Professionals -Writers/Poets/Artist/Musicians (other people with special talents)   This group will have meet-ups and general discussions (often) on various topics...please feel free to join in or just read, but please always be respectful. Each member must have a photo of …

… DJ's, B-Boys/B-Girls, Rappers, Poets, Producers, Fans, Academics, or people intrigued in the culture that just want to learn a little more about it.

Bossa Nova came about from a marriage between Samba rhythms, West Coast Jazz musical approach, poetry and the mid-50's vibe of Brasil, especially in Rio de Janeiro. The musical form gained steam following the partnership between Tom Jobim (composer) and Vinicius de Moraes (poet) (which gave birth to many timeless classic songs like Girl from Ipanema and the classic film Black Orpheus) and Joao Gilberto's revolutionary guitar work, among many other factors. The music found its way to the jazz c …

Your SONG Your MUSIC Your RHYTHM Your RHYME YOUR VOICE... * Singers * Songwriters * Poets * Rappers *Comedians * Magicians * Open MIC Night  To sign up for MIC time, please email the group organizer. Family-friendly venue.  All material must be rated PG-13.    

The purpose of this group is to connect artists and art enthusiasts with each other. All forms of art, including painters, writers, photographers, sculptors, poets, conceptual artists, musicians, performance artists, filmmakers, graphic designers etc. I hope to get some group art making/poetry writing/creative expression meetups going. But please use the site to suggest your own events and activities through the Message Board. If you want to go somewhere or do something creative and want to try …

It's time to sing freely and get over your singing hurdles in a group situation. This is a non-judgmental and supportive group led by experienced voice teacher and coach, Peter Valentino http://www.valentinovoice.com// Singing is Natural and we need to express this side of ourselves. This meetup group is all about singing together and singing for each other. We do group warm-ups and then sing songs together and solo. Sundays at 4-5:30pm at Neon Venus Art Theatre, 7023 Melrose Ave, at La Brea, LA …

A place for writing professionals to connect, find and give encouragement, support each other's goals and set new ones.  Walter Wellesley "Red" Smith said "there's nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and open a vein." Perhaps true. As happy many of us are to 'go it alone,' however, support and camaraderie of others who speak a similar language can't hurt. WPLA caters to novelists, journalists, bloggers, poets and other writers who take their craft and career in writing ser …

Songwriters,singers,music entrepreneurs,technicians,former Motown employees

Lovers, Beloveds, Seekers, Sages and Seers come one, come all! My name is Ellie Zarrabian, a kindred Ruminator inviting you to share and co-create a group for the young and the old, the bold and the meek, the wise and the fool who all have one thing in common...lovers of Rumi and other Sufi poets and mystics. We are going to meet once a month at a local place on the Westside to share our favorite poems and talk about the spark and the fire that mystical wisdom creates in our heart and in our lif …