There is a lot of good music in the greater Ann Arbor area, jazz and beyond. There are also a lot of good people around here. If you connect to music - esp. jazz, but also classical, etc. - and wish to share and learn, through live music and other meetups, and on-line discussions, hop on board. Two quotes by Duke Ellington guide this group: -- There are two kinds of music. Good music, and the other kind. -- If it sounds good and feels good, then it IS good! Check out www.semja.org to learn more …

After having run a successful meetup group for 2 years in Boston based on the same idea, and having recently moved to Ann Arbor (the Boston of SE Michigan), I have decided to continue the endeavor here. Essentially it works by allowing people who have space to host a 5-10 person jazz jam to schedule jams to their own specifications and notify jazz musicians and listeners in the area. I have been here for 3 weeks and have met some great musicians to play with. A couple of us are in recent conta …

Players of all instruments, intermediate level and beyond, who love and want to play Brazilian music. We will get together to learn songs, practice, jam, talk about the music, and maybe form a performing group.

Are you someone who asks "Why is it Art?" Are you someone who knows "Why"... Are you someone who has always been curious about Art... Join us for a new Art experience ...or as brave beginners! Meet with others who love Art and want to explore it with you all the while not forgetting to have some fun. We’ll draw, paint, meet for gallery walks, art events or just meet for a drink and get to know each other. We will seek to create an environment where art is fully ap …

Active & Non Active Get togethers like bowling, jogging, kayaking, walking, biking, whirlyball, bumpercars, putt putt, golf, ski-ing, parasailing, boating, water ski-ing, swimming, lazer tag, co-ed softball, tennis, badmitten etc. Movie nights, bonfires, board game nights, cards, writing/publishing workshops, jam sessions/publish music or audio cd., audition for film/theater rehearsals etc. Go to other meetup events together.

Welcome, Anyone can come to our events and workshops but, if you require special arrangements you must provide the proper support. Contact j.bismack@yahoo.com to volunteer or if you have questions. We do ask that any promotion that conflicts with our organizations events, workshops, rehearsals, times, days will result in the removal of our group. See the ABOUT US section on www.creative4theCause.com   Our objectives are to inspire, educate, and enrich those directly or indirectly affected by har …

Our mission is to define the Royal Oak arts and media community as the go to location to find quality creative talent. Royal Oak Media Artists are a creative community subgroup of The Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce. We promote the Royal Oak creative community, hold events supporting the community and honor those who achieve at a high level.

Please join us in exploring all the fine visual, musical, and performing art Detroit has to offer. We're interested in experiencing and learning about all forms of artistic expression and sharing these experiences in the company of like minded people.

Hi everyone. This is a group for everyone in the Detroit Area (and Michigan area) who like to write. Whether it's a novel, short story, poem, autobiography, or any other general genre of writing, this is the place. Share a piece of your writing or get advice on it, plus ask for marketing, promotions, and networking tips. Most of all, have fun and learn about writing, publishing, marketing and publishing. We are now apart of the Motown Writers Network, so if you'd like to also become a member …

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(Mostly) Acoustic jam! Singers, guitar players (acoustic and electric), bass, mando, uke,  banjo, percussion, keys-- whatever ya wanna bring!  And if you want to spectate, that's fine too. What kind of music?  Anything that works.  Folk, rock, country, your own compositions.   BYOB.

Located within a castlestone historic complex, Vitosha Arts Colony could put Ann Arbor on the U.S. cultural map, featuring international magnet artists, emerging artists in residence, a raised stage Hall for music, dance and poetry, as well as accommodations for artists in residence. Join me in bringing this long awaited and much needed facet to a town currently challenged with arts obscurity (www.a2vitosha.com).