New England is filled with talent, and The New England Film and Music Collaborative wants to help put that talent into the Spotlight! The New England Film and Music Collaborative mission is to assist and promote New England Entertainment - Filmmakers, Screenwriters, Actors, Producers, and Musicians. Pooling together resources from all over New England, we help Film Makers find resources such as Actors, Extras, Locations, Music, Promotional Opportunities and other Services. Local Films should fe …

Calling all Fairfield County natives who love are someway involved in the music industry. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to expand his or her music company, a writer for a music-based blog or magazine, or an artist searching to make local industry connections, this is the group for you! Please join us Wednesday evenings at Yo Bamba in South Norwalk! We can discuss industry trends, technology advents, or whatever you'd like over coffee and yogurt! We can even have an artist expo where our …

This group is all about getting out and listening to new up and coming artists from the CT/NY area. This meetup is all about bringing together a group of people who love music like I do, listening to several artists from around the area. Also if there are musicians in the group they can perform their music in front of our meetup group as well. It's all about the love for music and giving musical artists a chance to perform live in front of a group of people who have the same interests as they …

This is a group for anyone interested in entertaining others - singers, musicians, comedians, poets, etc. Whether you are a first-timer or a professional entertainer, you'll have an opportunity to share your talents and be supported by an audience of well wishers! A perfectly safe place to take a risk.

The thing Artists and Activists have in common is a passion for their work. I hope to mesh these passions in this group. Art, political and social activism have long been happy bedfellows. Think of Picasso’s Guernica Night, Susan Crile’s Abu Graib series, and more locally to Connecticut, the Cycle of Terror and Tragedy, September 11 by Graydon Parrish housed at the New Britain Museum of American Art. As they say, a picture says a thousand words and what better way to convey these kinds of messag …

This group is for jazz lovers to enjoy live concerts together, share favorite recordings & youtube clips. For members who also play jazz (amateurs, semi-pros and beyond), we'll get together for jams and open mic nights, and talk about instruments, recording etc. We'll focus on events in the Fairfield county, CT and Westchester county, NY areas - aiming for 1 listening concert/month plus jams - with occasional offers to see the best in NYC.

Meet with others interested in Writing, Art & Music or just come if you are a person interested in the subject matter thereof. Would like to form a "Workshop" in which we each email one of the group a work per month and they email us one to look at and comment upon. Also, we would meet at various locations once a month to actually carry on verbal conversations and see people in 3D! People producing any type of creative work or people interested in any type of creative work are welcome, i.e. da …

Examine the art of song writing with an emphasis on literary lyrics. Listen to and discuss the music and lyrics of musicians like Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, PJ Harvey and Bob Dylan.

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Songsalive! is a non-profit organization supporting and promoting songwriters and composers worldwide. In Long Island, NY we have songwriting critique workshops EVERY 1st Wed of each month. Network, learn all about the music industry, share your songs and get VALUABLE feedback from other Songwriters in the area. Visit www.songsalive.org/group/LongIsland for more details. Our official website is www.songsalive.org.

Seeking to assemble a group of people interested in creating an open and safe space to read, write, and share poetry. If there's enough interest I would like to get a poetry reading going at one of the local cafes. I myself am an amateur poet looking for a group that will get me to read, listen, and especially write! All are welcome.

Hobbyist, Novice, Amateur, Professional, all are welcome!!!!!! From Montauk to NYC and beyond!!!!!! This group is for Models, Actors, Actresses, Collectors, Enthusiasts, Sculptors, Groups, Bands, Musicians, Photographers, Videographers that would like to exchange and share their services, resources. This is a No-Cost Group! There are No-Costs to join or participate! Exchanging or sharing any service or resource is not mandatory, it's a suggestion!!!!!! All that is asked is to be courteous, hon …

We are a group of people that enjoy a good drum rhythm, especially when put into a circle. Our mission is to gather other passionate people together and heal the soul and promote community through drumming and drum circles. We use any kind of percussion istrument, so bring what ever you have!  We may have a couple of inruments to offer, but for now that is limited. Come join us and let the good times roll!

The purpose of this group is to unite fans of live music in Stamford and the surrounding towns.  Events will include local shows from New Haven to New York (of course, the more local the better!). Favorite venues currently are Acoustic Cafe and Gathering of the Vibes.  Open to all genres but with a preference for original indie rock, blues, roots, folk, funk, bluegrass, and anything in between.  This is a no-attitude, accepting group- I don't claim to be on the cutting edge of music, just love s …

Our Purpose: Get together and hear about new companies, trends, opportunities in the areas of Technology, the Environment, Entertainment and Marketing.  Let's share ideas and make an impact! Our notion with FairCo TEEM (Technology, Entertainment, Environment and Marketing) is to highlight the capabilities and interests of the creative people of Fairfield County.  There are many of us who work in Internet-related businesses, many of us with an interest in the Environment, many musicians and artis …

Calling all creatives in Western Connecticut! This is a group for anyone who loves visual, performing, literary arts, music, theatre, dance, poetry, history, culture, etc. All skills and areas of interests are welcome. We select an eclectic mix of arts and cultural events happening in Northern Fairfield County to Meetup! We try to mix it up to peak everyone's interest. Come out and meet other creatives to network, build partnerships, collaborations, create. Come on get inspired! Coordinated by t …

These workshops are designed for the Intermediate/Advanced (often self-taught) guitarist who is interested in getting to their next level of playing. The curriculum has been written to bridge the gap between what you know and what you do not yet understand. Fundamentals include: Visualizing the fretboard Chord Construction (names, function, context) Improvisation (diatonic, and non-diatonic) Bring your guitar! Play if you are comfortable, amps will be provided. Ask as many questions as you like! …

Casual group for Connecticut musical talent to collaborate on anything related to the industry. I would like to make it a way to network with other producers, engineers, beat makers, rappers, singers, writers etc. Beginners to experts - all are welcome.

I love to write. I know there are other people who love to write along the shoreline area too. Let's get together to explore our creative souls and support each other through this sometimes lonely process. All skill levels are welcome. Please bring enough copies to share with the group. I am looking forward to meeting new writers and learning about their creative methods.

Gathering of the Vibes Music and Arts Festivals, Meetups, and sponsored events intend to keep the vibes going all the time with smaller sponsored shows and events! Come out and bring music, art, family and friends! http://www.gatheringofthevibes.com History of the Vibes Vibes Celebrates 15th Year Gathering of the Vibes is an annual music, arts and camping festival now in its 15th year. Vibes has grown into a four-day festival that has featured such world-class talent as Crosby, Stills a …

Loose group, mostly boomers and those who like playing primarily woodstock type music, plus blues, and whatever inspires us.  Nothing formal goin' on here. Think: Joe Cocker, Allman Brothers, Stones, Clapton, BB King, plus some ol garage band favorites including Van Morrison's Gloria. This is primarily rock/rock-blues. It's loud, on purpose.  I'm sure there are good folk, jazz, bluegrass, and country jams around. This isn't one. Booze and etc. are not invited. BYO bev.  We chip about $15 each t …

Looking to start a cooperative wherein you are willing to host for the benefit of having access to the group; a miniature community of families that trust and enjoy each other and are working to raise mindful children. Searching for other creative types that are parenting, working, creating and trying to find the balance in it all. Ideally this could turn into something wherein a few parents take a rotation to hang with the kids for an afternoon, whilst the others can work (relax, go to yoga, ca …

The Connecticut Yankee Chorale is a community choir located in Torrington CT. We are a non-audition group that is always looking for new members. We have members from all over Western Connecticut. The Chorale puts on two concerts a year, in December and May. This will be out 28th year. If you like to sing and have fun, we hope you will join us! Amelia Nagoski- Director/Conductor Amelia has been director of the Connecticut Yankee Chorale since 2006. She received her BM in music education with a …

Goals The goal of this group is to bring local Game Developers together in order to learn from one another, network and possibly even create a game (or games) together. We're looking to re-create the atmosphere of the good old days. The days when today's top guru's started in back rooms and basements working on a labor of love. It's never too late to get started if you're willing to work with a group and put in sweat equity. Are you a hobby game programmer? Professional looking to do more? All a …

A special place to come and jam with Bluegrass music. Guitar players, banjo pickers, mandolin players and bass players welcome. Our group focuses on Bluegrass music and traditional songs.  You don't have to be Earl Scruggs or Doc Watson...just enjoy playing Bluegrass.  No Special format.  Just pull a chair up to the circle and start pickin'.  Our official group songbook will be the "Bluegrass Fakebook" available on Amazon.com  Other books available are "Rise up singing", also available on Amazon …

We are a creative community center in the heart of Westport in a 19th century carriage house that looks like a little red schoolhouse. We teach creative writing in small groups and have many sections. We also teach screenwriting, writing for children, memoir, songwriting and have a teen program in July. We add classes all the time.  We hold all kinds of community events such as author talks, poetry open-mic and our monthly Storytelling Fridays. Downstairs we have a dedicated writers' room where …

Hi Everyone!!! I appreciate the opportunity to be involved with finding, sharing and enjoying live music in this great NYC, LI, and all the five boroughs.... I also love any feedback or info that I am not aware of to make this group greater :) On another music note :), I run Nassau Suffolk Karaoke as well, and boy, do we have fun at different venues singing our hearts out!!! If you like to sing, please check out the karaoke. If you are a musician, maybe we can work something out where a bunch …

This group meets bi monthly to discuss your ideas, your process and your art. Members of this group are eligible to show art at annual shows.