Hi my name is Christine Marie aka depodol & I've been writing since I was 15 years old... My New Year's Resolution for 2010 was to write more and hopefully have something published by the end of the year. I've learned that the only thing that REALLY motivates me are other writers that share the same passion for their writing talent, so I created this writer's group. This group's main purpose to bring aspiring writers together to share & motivate each other into a positive & productive direction. …

FRIEND US AND FOLLOW US ON FACBBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid...... CHECK OUT OUR MEMBERS SHOWCASE WEBSITE: http://AntiSocialWriters.com Meet other San Diego County writers. Build and be part of a creative community. Share your work, ideas, insights, and wild ravings. Make friends with other creative misfits just as endearingly odd as you! Drink wine. Wear black berets. Carry a beat up paperback copy of The Brothers Karamazov wherever you go. All writers -- and should-be writers …

"Telling our stories is the only way we can claim ourselves, take control of our identity and re-frame it in a way that's truthful to our experience. That honesty is a gift." ~Elissa Schappell South OC Writers - Poets & Dreamers We are a multi-faceted circle of creative and professional writers gathering at writing workshops throughout Southern California. Our vibrant, active circle represents established and aspiring authors of literary fiction, historical fiction, commercial fiction, non-fict …

You can visit our website at http://www.ocwriter.com for more details, where you can RSVP for our meetings in Fountain Valley, California (Orange County) off the 405. The Southern California Writers Association is dedicated to helping writers from all genres hone their skills and advance their careers. Members network and share vital information at meetings on the third Saturday of every month. SCWA presents expert speakers every month, covering a variety of topics. Speakers present lively, info …

The Southbay Acoustic Musicians of Redondo Beach, CA are both experienced and novice musicians who like to get together and play for fun. It doesn't matter if you are a serious professional or if you are just learning to play an instrument. The Southbay Acoustic Musicians welcome all that can be respectful to each other. Vocalists and those who play brass, woodwinds, bongos, drums are also welcome. JOIN OUR GROUP IF YOU WANT TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY GUITAR TOO Even if you don't know how to play an i …

"The dreamers of the day are dangerous people. For they dream their dreams with open eyes, and make them come true.” ~D.H. Lawrence Poets and Dreamers We are a multi-faceted circle of professional and creative writers gathering at workshops throughout Southern California. Our vibrant, active circle represents established and aspiring authors of literary fiction, historical fiction, commercial fiction, non-fiction, memoir, romance, short fiction, screenplays, professional communications, poetry  …

Having trouble finding a cool literary community in Los Angeles? Want to make new friends and network with accomplished writers & literary professionals? Then you've come to the right place! Every month, we host a networking event for writers & literary professionals at a bar in Downtown L.A. or West L.A. We also organize monthly book panels, readings and discussions featuring award-winning writers in many genres including fiction, memoir, screenwriting, TV writing, journalism and playwriting. T …

Writing a novel? Screenplay? Non Fiction? Comedy? Regardless of the genre, writing is a solitary act. But sometimes its good for the writer's soul to connect with other writers. This is an informal group that meets once a month to talk about writing, do some writing excercises, get feedback, ideas, or anything else you need to keep you inspired and writing.

Women coming together to share their art (writing, painting, photography etc..). We will be reading and sharing the exercises from the book, "The Sound of Paper" by Julie Cameron. As women we will create a space that inspire each of us as artists. "In order to make art we must first make an artful life, a life rich enough and diverse enough to give us fuel. We must strive to see the beauty where we are planted, even if we are planted somewhere that feels very foreign to our own nature. In New …

Jim formed this group with the intention of giving musicians an opportunity to play in a big band in a studio enviroment. Membership is determined by ability and available postions. Current members will remain on the roster, some as participating players and others as subs when needed. The band will be performing in and around Orange County. We hope you enjoy the studio and the opportunity to play in a recording enviroment as well as performances in local venues! Paul

This group is intended for new and intermediate writers.

This group is for any artist, musician, writer, actor, photographer or similar creative person who appreciates the local arts community in Southwest Riverside County of Southern California and wants to mingle with other creative people. The goal of this group is to create a synergy among regional artists to create ways to inform, support, inspire, motivate, promote and market each other. We want to create a strong and everlasting bond among creative individuals in our community.

How often do you allow yourself to spend time reflecting, writing, doing artwork, and connecting with yourself and others? Reenter and rediscover the times in your life that you are most deeply connected to; those that have defined who you are and how you live. Identify the stories that only you can tell, and in telling them, begin to transform your present and future. We are looking for co-organizers to arrange no-cost Signs of Grace Writing Meetups in convenient locations, especially in Long …

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT: Love music? We love rock, blues, jazz, reggae, latin, and even metal! If you love attending live music shows, are in a band and want to promote your band, or are a musician looking for other musicians, you should join our group! However, please do not join this group if you are only interested in your self promotion. We hope you are interested in promoting your band but also in supporting other bands and meeting other music lovers.HOW OFTEN WE MEET: Our group will try to post a …

I'm starting this group to explore if there is interest in a Communal Art Studio in Pasadena where members can rent studio space on a daily, weekly or monthly basis and be part of a community of local artists. This would be based on the CoWorking model, only instead of office space it would be Art Studio Space. Rates would run from about $25 a day to $250 a month for common room space and about $500 a month for a private studio with access to the rest of the space. For similar models, please sea …

To help support a thriving live music scene.  For local musicians to promote their gigs, venues to increase their clientele, and live music lovers to meet socially. Membership is FREE!!

Offered by The Institute for Uncontrollable Juvenile Delinquency and Ecstatic Beauty: Recipes for World Peace: This is an affordable alternative to longer workshops for writers—from wannabees to pros—who need inspiration, unusual exercises, and/or critical assistance overcoming difficulties or just trying to get something going.This fun little scouting group will especially appeal to those attracted to so-called "fringe" topics, such as eating non-Monsanto engineered foodlike products, girls wal …

We have numerous music events to enjoy both as a performer and an audience member! By way of music performances to attend, we have many throughout the year. PUC's musicians, choirs and ensembles maintain rigorous performance schedules year round. The department is devoted to the study and practice of music, and exists to provide a first-rate music education that gives students advanced skills and knowledge of music history, repertory, and performance. PUC is known for its exceptional music depar …

February 23rd 12:00am to 3:00pm An all new experience in OPEN MIC poetry... We will allow 4 poem or 6 minute read time for this 1st event, future events events will include feature but this time it's all us. 3 full hours, let’s have coffee, lunch and cocktails, this being the 1st one, we need as many people as possible to keep it going. Everything on the menu is reasonably priced & as always, please, a 2 item min for the house LET’S MAKE THIS HAPPEN LRWH is associated with: LA Poets - Writer’s R …

This is a group who likes to get together and savor the very exciting, artistic and entertaining side of Orange County. Although art and artists based, most events can be enjoyed by everyone. I am starting this group to bring together people who enjoy and can have fun with the finer things in life while not spending a fortune.

This Meetup is for Artists, Collectors and Art Enthusiasts of all mediums such as Impressionism, Expressionism, Urban, Realistic, Sculpture, Metal, furniture art and more. We will have regular events with various themes and shows to delight members while they meet others. I have created this space with interesting Meetups in mind. Art is a great conversation starter. When Meetup members enter the Gallery they can leisurely view the art and sculptures, read the artists bios and mingle.

Catalyst is an art space. A gallery. A Studio. A classroom. An experience. We've developed this space as a place for creativity, creation and fun. Become part of our community. Join us in learning and development experiences. Let us know what you'd like to see here, in this space, we'd like to make it your space too. This space is for artists and art enthusiasts alike. Let us know what you're missing in the realm of art creation. Knowledge? Space? Materials? Creativity?

If you are an illustrator looking to meet up with other artists in various places around LA for free form sketch sessions, this is the group for you. All experience levels are welcome. However, this group is especially ideal for self-taught or aspiring illustrators who are either currently taking or looking to take traditional drawing classes for learning the foundations of figure drawing, perspective and chiaroscuro. Individuals who do figure modeling professionally or who would like to open …

I put this group together so we can get a group of artists together that can put on events. All types and skills are welcome! Lets get together and grab a coffee or a juice and start brain storming

The dragonfly is a symbol of transformation, freedom, beauty and unbounded joy, The purpose of this group is to bring "Dragonfly Women" together, age 40 and older mostly from the Hemet/San Jacinto area, who are interested in fun and friendship, and making lasting connections, but may not have a lot of money.   Younger women are welcome, as long as they are over 21 since we serve alcohol at some functions. Women from out of the area are also welcome. Any Dragonflies up for a group hike? A budget …

Have you always wanted to sing, but never did? Did other things get in your way, like a day job? Or, did you sing a long time ago and want to get back into it? Well, here's your chance to make your life-long dream come true! You will….Learn  from of a lively, friendly audience of your peers. Receive coaching, and critiques, Stretch your abilities and artistic expression, Build your self confidence while working to meet your goals,  You will have fun and be encouraged.  JOURNEY FROM WORKSHOPTO  S …

The Long Beach Arts Group (Formerly Long Beach Art Walk) is a gathering of who love the Arts in all its forms. The purpose of the group is to make new friends, and explore the city's vast array of artistic and cultural events.

This group is for Dancers and Musicans of Salsa and Bachata, who want it to grow in the Inland Empire.  This group is also for artists of all types who want to create the next fusion style to present to the club scene.