21 Meetup Groups match “Writers, Artists & Musicians” near Portland, ME
Stories. They are the natural format of human thought and the natural expression of human language. Join us for workshops, open mics, featured performances and story slams. Formerly the Cambridge storytellers group, now organized by massmouth.com. Meet other storytellers and all those who enjoy the art of telling and listening to stories. We use no props, no notes, no costumes or music. Not poetry either, unless it is original and tells a story. Not a rant but a beginning, middle and end. There …
**As of mid-February, 2013, we are closing to new members temporarily. The group has grown exponentially in the last two years and meetups are constantly full, so we're attempting to restructure to make it work better. Please check back if you are interested, and sorry for the inconvenience!** Love writing? Looking for an opportunity to creep inside your mind, find the little demon inside fast asleep at an old writing desk, and tickle him awake with a quill pen? Or perhaps you think electro shoc …
This is the meetup group associated with the Boston Figurative Art Center, headquartered at the Vernon Street Studios in Somerville. You can join this meetup group online for free, and get information about what we're doing, and when. There is a fee for drawing and painting with us, and you can become a member of the BFAC by paying per month, which entitles you to lower cost drawing and painting sessions and events. We are a group dedicated to promoting figurative art in the Boston Area, and to …
Boston is a great town for live comedy shows. Some offer free nights or group discounts. This meetup will be those who want to go and see it, as a group, and at a discount.
"First Thursday" Open Mic Nights @ Starbucks are a great way to get performing experience in front of a supportive and appreciative audience. Open Mic Nights occur the first Thursday of the month at the Starbucks in downtown Winchester (Main Street location). We welcome performers, families and friends for this lively emceed, coffee house-style event. Individual or small duo/trio performances are encouraged, but we welcome all ages, all instruments, and all types of music. Hosted by guitarist/so …
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Sonnets To Orpheus I, 3 by R. M. Rilke translated by H. Landman A god can do it. How do you expect a man to squeeze on through the lyre and follow? His mind is torn. Where heartways intersect, you won't find any temple to Apollo. True singing, as you teach it, isn't wanting, not wooing anything that can be won; no, Singing's Being. For the god, not daunting. But when are we? And when will he then turn into our being all the Earth and Stars? It isn't that you love, child, even if the …
CABARET: A form, or place, of entertainment featuring comedy, song, dance, and theatre, distinguished mainly by the performance venue: a restaurant or nightclub with a stage for performances and the audience sitting at tables (often dining or drinking) watching the performance, as introduced by a master of ceremonies or emcee. We are a group of singers, musicians, songwriters, and performers who have a love of Cabaret! Please join us at events held all over the Boston and surrounding areas. Lear …
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SoulCollage® is a fun path to self-discovery. As someone who is always interested in doing creative things as well as meeting new people SoulCollage® seemed the perfect group to start. SoulCollage® is fun, anyone can do it, and it doesn't require any artistic skills, just being open to trying something new and listening to your intuition. We will collage images from recycled magazines, calendars, your photos etc... and create cards. If you create lots of them you will have a whole deck, each car …
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SEMU (South End Meet UP) CRAFT (Creative Recreational Artistic Foodie Technical) Wizards group is a chance for professionals, amateurs, patrons and anyone who is involved with or passionate about the Creative Economy (CE) in the in the Boston area, to talk shop and exchange stories, ideas and information. It is hard enough for professionals in other fields in this economy to ply their trade, but for the pros in CE, it is even more brutal out there. Why be alone? Why not be part of a gang.... or …
Are you creative, love sharing ideas and play well with others? This is the group for you! Here is an opportunity to join in with other passionate individuals to explore the world of ideas, self-expression, creativity and experimentation. Perfect for professional and amateur creatives of all types (performers, graphic artists, writers, singers/songwriters, comedians, musicians, film makers, dancers....you get the idea!) as well as educators/experts/authors, thought leaders, and those of us that …
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Disclaimer: while I have no problem with gaming, this group is not about that. No location chosen yet but I have some ideas.This just basically an informal meetup, maybe start with about 30 minutes of mingling, followed possibly by an informal roundtable discussion/introduction where all attendees can introduce themselves and have the opportunity to give a description of their project, idea or vision they are launching or looking to launch, as well as discuss any resources they would recommend t …
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Our missions statement reads: “We will celebrate the rich tradition of drum corps and the nautical history of the seacoast through performing arts programs that educate and entertain, while creating an enriching experience for both our members and audiences.” We have created this meetup group to help connect drum corps alumni from the area and rally support. If you have ever marched in drum corps, or have friends, relatives, etc that are musicians or color guard now, help us spread the word so …
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If you are fed up of hanging around with people who's only idea of fun is computer games, boozing, snoozing or staring mindlessly at a TV for hours on end. If you would like something more productive to do with your free time, something more interesting and more stimulating for your eyes, hands and creative mind. If you just don't have enough art related activities through the day and need to pack in an extra couple of hours outside of school or work. If you'd like to meet like minded individual …
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This group is for those interested in multidisciplinary networking and collaboration. Taking inspiration from The Medici Effect, The Renaissance, and even such creative collaborations as Burning Man...How can the intersection of technology, science, arts, culture, business, philosophy, etc., amplify innovation and create new ways of thinking, behaving, expressing and living? This group will meet to network, discuss and brainstorm ideas, projects and possibilities. Frans Johansson’s The Medici E …
Daytime Players Are you a Stay-at-Home Father or Mother? Student? Retired? Senior? Or, do you otherwise have a few Wednesday morning hours free to pursue your creative interests and have FUN in a theatrical setting with other adults?? We welcome, actors, directors, artists, musicians, writers, and anyone - regardless of experience - who would like to contribute creatively to our cooperative group. JOIN US - let's see what we can do! We look forward to meeting you!!
COLLISIONcollective (aka Cc) was founded in 2002 as an offshoot of the MIT student art group, ATat (Arts and Technology at tech), whose charter was to host events showcasing art incorporating technology. Formed by artists and technologists, the COLLISIONcollective is premised on the sometimes abrupt intersection between art and technology. Its practitioners are drawn to this synthesis as the epicenter of forward-looking cultural adaptation. COLLISIONcollective was formed to address several vital …
I am creating this group to bring together like-minded folk who share the love of poetry. I'd love to meet people who have time to get together at least twice a month to share ideas and poems. I hope we can all help each other become better writers and give inspiration and motivation to one another.
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This is a meetup for musicians and singers interested in getting together and playing/singing contemporary Christian music.
This will be a vibrant group of serious male artists who meet to share ideas, exchange experience, explore and share creativity in order to strengthen our individual work and create new opportunities we may not have imagined on our own. Creative sessions, meetings, and social gatherings are all open for exploration. Sincere evolution of artwork and the establishment of a supportive community of male artists are the core of this group.
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I'm starting an independent acting group, to create a team of people who share the passion of acting and performing, we will share responsibilities and everyone will have an equal part and importance. It would be experimental in nature, covers multiple genres and can involve different setups and like musical numbers, interconnected pieces or interchangeable sketches, reoccurring characters, we would meet often and develop new material so we can do a show once every month or month and a half, eve …
Musicians - here is your chance to meet other musicians, take the stage - solo, with your band, or with musicians you just met, and perform on stage. Many bands have formed from meeting other musicians at Open Mics. It's a great opportunity to enjoy music, perform on stage, and meet old and new friends. Your hosts will keep you engaged and encourage your participation. Microphones and acoustic/electric guitars are available as well as a cajon and djembe but you are encouraged to bring your own i …
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