"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 …

We are a group of amateur musicians who are playing in an orchestra for the first time in YEARS! We played an instrument as children, and are starting up again. We are retired, and are looking for an opportunity to play music. We think we have no talent and don't want to audition for anything, but we actually FIT IN at the Really Terrible Orchestra of Westchester! We just started an instrument and want to play with others and have fun. OR we are professional musicians but want to play ANOTHER in …

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 …

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 …

Spend your days with a kid? Have a tendency to go against the grain? Can't join in when the rest of the moms at the park talk about what an awesome musician John Mayer is? Then this is the group for you! I'm a stay-at-home auntie in Westchester County, NY with a one year old niece. We find awesome things to do that are both local and a bit further away (CT, NYC, Brooklyn, Bronx). We'd love to meet other fun grown-ups (moms, dads, aunties, caregivers) and kids to join us for adventures!

Holidays come and go.  Clothes wear out.  Bank accounts go up and down. But learning to play the Guitar last a lifetime!  In this Meetup group you will find Acoustic Guitar Workshops, 12-week courses where you learn and master the fundamentals of reading and playing notes and chords. The courses range from beginner to advanced levels.  You'll also have access to Jam Sessions,  where you can develop and expand your ability to play with groups of other musicians. I have been successfully teaching …

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 late Michael Brecker once told me: " The search for better equipment never ends." I decided to create this group as a special home for those who share the love and passion of playing saxophones and who continuously engage in the "never ending search" for mouthpieces and other saxophone related equipment. All saxophone players, collectors, saxophone manufactures, repair technicians, mouthpiece refacing artists, saxophone teachers, professionals & students should join. If you have anything …

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.

Z Fusion Fitness is a team of Zumba® instructors, and fitness specialists, dancers and musicians who have joined with health professionals to bring the benefits of the Zumba Fitness® program to you! Join Toni Michelle Rubio and the Z Fusion Crew for weekly classes and Zumba Fitness Events! Toni is licensed in Zumba® Zumbatomic® and Aqua Zumba®. Zumbatomic® is the Zumba Fitness program for kids 4-12. And Aqua Zumba® brings the party to the pool!!!! Toni is a certified group instructor by the Amer …

Meet with other Classical Music Fans, who love Classical Music and like to attend concerts, social & cultural events and having fun together while making new friends! Find others with whom to play chamber music, play orchestra repertoire and take advantage of what it has to offer. Open to everyone interested in classical music.

The Bergen County Acoustic Musicians group is back! If you love acoustic rock and folk/rock guitar music and enjoy singing, you will find a welcoming group of fellow musicians. We have an outstanding venue locally, with great food and drinks, upstairs at the Westside Village Tavern, Ridgefield Park, NJ. Please join this group to get updates and for a relaxed & fun night of music. Stay tuned for more details.  Larry

Fine Wine Experiences is headed by Sommelier and Wine Expert Jonathan Charnay to create an eclectic community of wine drinkers of all experience levels looking to expand their wine tasting knowledge and wine appreciation. We hold wine tastings, classes and private events around Manhattan geared towards interesting people who are looking for a funkier alternative to the average, ho-hum wine events. Attendees are encouraged to dress according to theme, collaborate or just soak up the atmosphere of …

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 …

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.

So, we have this crazy idea that there is amazing, quirky, somber, exciting, and unique LIVE music that's being played, enjoyed and passed on in the Boogie-Down Bronx every day. And we're missing it! If you love live music and are curious about what other music fusions, from Hip-Hop to Gospel to Rock, the gritty, spell-binding, chameleon-like, global Bronx is preparing to birth into the world, come discover the local music scene with us!

Welcome to Holistic Lifestyle with Ghylian Bell.  Together we’ll explore and discuss the Key Components of a Holistic Lifestyle Including: An Empowering Approach to Living LIFE A Whole Life Philosophy The Interrelationship Between Who We Are and The World We Live In Understanding and Incorporating a Mind, Body and Spirit Practice We’re here to meet you where you are on this journey to promote optimum health and wellness in body, mind and spirit for our members and the community with meetings hel …

A group to come together and "jam" on the Ukulele (all ages, skills and Ukulele sizes welcome). No particular level of experience is needed, just play the notes and chords that you can manage. The Ukulele is a great instrument for beginners and experienced players alike. (Many times easer to learn to strum than the the guitar) Within a few minutes you can learn a few songs. And playing with a group will push you to learn more, while meeting new friends.

I would like to know about the requirements , create a Artists Network, exchange contacts , Managers , bands , Venues , Recording studios , etc etc

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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

A business network for independent music teachers in NYC. The mission is to empower individuals with resources and support to build successful private teaching studios. A meeting ground to share practices, tips, and ideas. Membership benefits include professional development and networking opportunities.

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 …

Our website: www.newsymphony.org The Serious Part (Our Mission Statement): The New Westchester Symphony Orchestra (NewWSO) offers amateur instrumental musicians in and around Westchester County an opportunity to build musicianship in a supportive, non-competitive setting while practicing and performing significant orchestral and ensemble works. The Fun Part: NewWSO is an audition-free ensemble for musicians of all ages and abilities. Anyone who wants to play great works of orchestral literature …

Hear live jazz with like minded people in clubs and private house concerts. You don't have to be a musician but you must love jazz! We combine affordable listening with the finer things like wine tastings and pot luck affairs. Come explore creative culture on the Jersey side of the Hudson...

Hello, we are a NPO performance and exhibition space located in Teaneck, NJ. The venue is called the Puffin Cultural Forum and we are a project of the Puffin Foundation LTD. We host performances almost every weekend including Jazz, Classical Music, Theater, Poetry, Book Discussions, Film Screenings, Lectures, Exhibition Openings, etc.. It's our mission to provide a community space where arts and the struggle for human rights intersect as we seek to realize in our local community the Foundation's …

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 …

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!