"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 …

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 …

Every Thursday night from 7-10, featuring undraped form. Each session start off with short gesture poses and works up to 20 minute or longer poses depending on the groups’ desire. The models are always awesome! $15/session Un-instructed 3 Hour Drawing (undraped form) Warehouse Studio Refreshments served Music Drawing benches

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 …

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!!

The purpose of this free club is to give worship musicians new opportunities to play worship / praise music and meet others for fellowship, education and jamming. It is also for a forum for musicians, bands and churches to connect with one another. While most members are in Orange County we have members worldwide. You have arrived at our events page. Our forums site is www.WorshipMusiciansAssociation.com. All levels of musicians are invited to join, from professionals to motivated beginners. Gui …

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

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. …

A unified venture of like minded individuals who by contributing their talents and energy create an eco retreat for the benefit of All. An exciting vortex for participants such as healers, artists, musicians, ecologists, scientists, teachers, and adventurers living in harmony to share and enjoy. The purpose of this meetup is to collaborate and create the paradise we have all envisioned, bringing your unique gifts for the fuller expression of who you are. We'll discuss preliminary plans for o …

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.

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?

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 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.

Welcome To Our Living SistahPeacefully SisCommunity EduRaps ™  Come join us at our ongoing SisCommunity EduRaps™ . . . We're an Ongoing Open-format  EduRap™ Group of Peace-Minded Wimmin Getting Together To Look At Various Ways We Can Keep Our Peace Of Mind By Offering A Brief Process & Solution Approach To Our Way Of Doing So . . . We're womin-affirmative™ non-professional and professional wellness practitioners who get together to mindfully support each other to find and maintain [or regain] …

*Please click the "About us..." icon on the left for full details. For people who love to play blues of any kind!!!  This is an affordable, on-going Blues jam. Whether you sing, play guitar, keys, bass, drums, sax, harmonica or whatever, you can build your gigging skills while enjoying the support and friendship of other blues lovers. If this sounds good to you, we'd love to have you join us!  Whether you love traditional blues or blues/rock, blues/country, blues jazz or blues/???, you'll find …

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 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 …

Please read this and then pass it on to your pastors. Who should Join: Anyone who Loves Jesus, and any church who Worships God in Spirit and in Truth. Awaiting The Hand of God It was a late night… I had just got off work and was on my way to meet a friend (later to become my husband) at a local coffee shop.  As we sat in the booth, Bible’s open, we discussed how we wished for a church to be open.  A 24 hour church where we could worship freely at any time of day.  We had never heard of such a th …

We are launching our Goddesses of Peace International community in a magical setting located in Cleveland National Forest. This particular location is closed to the public and very private. We will have a Wise Woman's Circle and vegetarian picnic out in nature where we can get to know each other on a deep personal level making lasting friendships and finding out more about ourselves in the process. We are limited to 10 participants.

This group is intended for new and intermediate writers.

Calling all Live Music Fans! What's a House Concert, you say? A rare opportunity to be up-close and personal with talented singer-songwriters

WELCOME TO WCBC! Wine Country and Beach Cities Writers’ Network is the hip, new place to read and workshop your writing and be part of an exciting community of writers and artists. We bring together an eclectic group of new and established writers from across the Riverside and San Diego County areas to read their work and socialize among a wider circle of friends. All levels and genres. From beautiful wine country Temecula and the sparkling North San Diego County beaches, welcome! WHAT WE OFFER …

The Masters of Harmony is a male musical ensemble, performing primarily in the barbershop style and dedicated to musical excellence. Our mission is to preserve the uniquely American art form known as barbershop harmony, promote fellowship among our members, encourage music appreciation in schools and the community, contribute to musical causes, and support other singing organizations.

This is a group for people interested in hand drumming, no matter your skill level. Classes in West African djembe drumming, and community drum circles are offered. Come drum, sing, and dance with us!

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.

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 …

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

East Hell Writers has a special place reserved for you...er...your written voice. Join our critiqued read and respond sessions. If you have a story to tell, we'd like to hear it! We meet all but the third Tuesday of the month here at my place.