Ethical Culture is a Humanist and Ethical movement inspired by the ideal that the supreme aim of our lives is to create a more just and humane society. We believe that acting morally does not require belief in a god. We place our faith in the demonstrated capacity of people to do wonderful things. We believe in the worth and dignity of all living beings. We offer a full schedule of events and activities for everyone including Sunday meetings, social gatherings, lectures, discussion groups, chari …

Do you find that people act surprised when you tell them you have a disability? Do they say "But you don't look sick" or ask what's your disability really about? Are you wanting support to move ahead in your life despite your disability? Are you wanting to support a friend or family member that has a medical condition? Well, this Meetup's just for you. It's an environment where people with the "non visible disability" of Fibromyalgia, Lupus, OCD, CFS, HIV, Cancer, Mental health disorders, and ma …

I decided to start this group so singers, voice teachers, actors and speakers could have a live first hand experience of the transformation and stretching of your vocal potential that is possible through my work. These live meetup/seminars will each include: 1. Unique warm up exercises, 2. New techniques for a deeper understanding of the body and breath as an instrument of support, 3. Individual coaching as time allows. Come and enjoy the fun and exploration of these unique techniques and e …

Stamford, CT — This Wednesday, October 28, Rolf Maurer addresses the environmentally conscious crowd at Stamford Green Drinks. Stamford Green Drinks meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at the Stamford Marriott and provides an opportunity to discuss sustainability and environmental issues in a friendly and casual setting. This Wednesday, Rolf Maurer, Green party candidate for Mayor, will be the featured speaker. A former Associate Editor with Folio: magazine, Rolf Maurer has collectivel …

Hudson Valley Compassion (HVC) is was founded with the following goals: to form a collective of people in the community with diverse interests who are concerned for animal welfare globally and strive to act locally to create positive, sustainable change.  It is currently being run and administrated by staff of Catskill Animal Sanctuary which holds many events events that seek to educate about the rights of animals, veganism and related environmental issues. HVC advocates on behalf of animals use …

Gathering of the Minds, Inc. is a multi-dimensional forum organization and movement both online and offline incorporating individual people (doctors, scientists, politicians, spiritual figures, farmers, artists, activists, lawyers, professors, students, etc.) groups, businesses (both non-profit and for profit), communities, schools, and a full spectrum of media all in the effort to co-create global peace and sustainability. This strategy bridges many gaps (political, cultural, generational, fo …

The only reason to join my meetup is if you're someone who wants to know as much as possible about bipolar disorder, especially in regards to how best to thrive with our disorder. I come armed with numerous thorough, expensive and informative Psychiatric textbooks, a few Clinical Psychology Textbooks, as well as numerous excellent books on Bipolar Disorder, which you will have full access to once you join the group. The books alone are worth thousands of dollars. Then I also add to the mix profe …

This group is being started to cull talent for modeling, acting, editing, sound, props, writing and everything in between. Unlike most meet-ups we are not just going to sit around and talk about it...or go watch a movie or show...we are going to be about it. We will be making short and feature film, print work such as publicity catalog and calender shoots. All forms of talent are desired, but you must be as serious as we are, slackers and no-shows will be booted. We will never ask you to pay f …

The 07424 Network for Business provides a consistent networking and educational forum for owners and professionals conducting or pursuing business in and around the 07424 zip code.  We offer a variety of networking programs meant to educate our members and build meaningful relationships leading to business referrals. The 07424 Network for Business intends to: * Create a casual, supportive and friendly environment that promotes trust, openness, and a substantive level of comfort. * Help members …

The aim of this Manhattan-based group is to serve as a social outlet for creativity, and to produce fun-to-watch short films of acceptable quality for the film festival circuit. No experience necessary! We may not produce as impressive a product as we want, but we’ll make movies, learn a lot, and we’ll have fun. Films will be written and directed by its members, and we’ll decide collectively which will be the next project. Any collective, and certainly this one, will require frequent compromise, …

Hudson Valley - Gardiner NY Irish Music Trad Slow-Session exists to bring together beginner, intermediate and advanced players in a convivial, non-threatening environment to play trad music. We aim to meet at people's homes or other local private spaces where we don't need to "perform" for our listeners, we can just play for ourselves and our own enjoyment. If you are not playing music but wish to join our group as a "Listener" there are Meetups that you can attend as well. We often mention open …

Hey there! If you are a person that likes to dabble in video/filmmaking, this is the group for you. Whether you've just purchased your first camera, or you've been making/editing videos for a while now just for fun, this group is intended to give novices like myself a chance to meet like-minded and driven people, who make videos/films for fun rather than marketing or other professional purposes.

Raise the Bar is dedicated to working with the students of Warwick NY to explore their respective futures. The purpose of the group is to provide a wide variety of workshops and speakers dedicated to shining a light on different career opportunities and life decisions that will affect their futures. Speakers will include professionals from all different industries that will act as "Mentors for a night". This group is open to all students in the Warwick NY Community (parents are optional).

Short Sighted Comedy - NNJ Sketch Comedy group Have you been looking for a sketch comedy group in Northern New Jersey? We have, too! And we were tired of waiting for someone else to create one. Our plan: Get together every two weeks to collaborate, pitch ideas, write, and plot when, where, and what we are going to shoot. Then... we shoot and put the resulting videos online! Please note that we do not intend to do live shows, but we won't rule it out as a possibility for the future. Our goal: …

We meet every Friday at 7pm (excluding Holiday weekends) Learn to act while overcoming stage fright. Meet new people and increase your confidence and poise. 10 Session Program. Scene Work - Improvisation - Monologue Study - Showcase Performance opportunities. Make a reservation for a Free Trial Visit. The focus is on relaxation and natural performance based on sound fundamental acting technique. We also provide the unique opportunity to perform before live audiences in our own in-house showcase …

Welcome to the Hudson Valley Actors and Wannabes! I'm hoping to find 10 to 15 people who would be interested in joining me in forming an extraordinary acting class. Carol Fox Prescott is a phenomenal acting teacher. She teaches in NYC and Woodstock. She likes the idea of teaching in New Paltz, but doesn't know enough people in the area yet. If you enjoy acting or if you'd like to learn how to act, you'll love her class. Carol's class has made a tremendous difference in my life both on and off th …

We have have two alternating meetups every Thursday for people who have left or are leaving Christianity, as well as occasional fun get-togethers. In everything, we mostly do two things: Provide a kind and thoughtful community for people who are leaving or who have left Christianity. You may find that this is the one place where people not only understand your struggles and isolation, but also get your communion wafer jokes. Engage in serious but OPEN conversation about theological, philosophic …

This is a supportive community for people interested in the world of voice acting. Welcome to voice over artists and those who want to learn about this field.

Juggling increases brain power! Just Google "benefits of juggling" and you will be amazed by all facts around the educational, social, and physical benefits of juggling. But mainly it's fun! This group is for both experienced jugglers and people who are just curious and interested in learning a new skill. Most people can learn to juggle 3 balls in less than an hour, and then there are hundreds of tricks to learn, plus clubs, devil sticks, diabolos, rings, poi, etc. etc. If you have your own jugg …

This group is designed to unite single Moms and Dads who are being subjected to a horrible syndrome against us Dads and Moms who are systematically be excluded from our childrens lives through lies and deception. These are our babies and we need to be in there lives more than ever especially if the other spouse is using PAS as a means to extricate the other spouse through negative comments or other. Knowledge is power and their is strentgh in numbers. If you are experiencing PAS or know of some …

• Do you see “fractional-reserve banking” as a root cause of today's economic woes? • Do you lament the repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act? • Are you fed up with the M.F. Global and Libor scandals? • What are your thoughts about “too big to fail”? • Are you outraged about the falling value of the dollar? • Do you believe we need to End the Fed? • Do you see the dangers of corporate personhood? • Do you consider the "Citizens United" ruling to be a dangerous precedent • Do you see elections as just …

This is a group of financial professionals, accountants, technologists, economists, traders, engineers, housewives, househusbands, laborers, professors, students, activists and workers interested in reforming, revolutionizing and improving our financial system. We discuss and act regularly. Everyone is welcome! We meet at Columbia University's International Affairs Building on the corner of 118th and Amsterdam in room 409 or room 410 from 3 to 5 and go for dinner afterwards at Amsterdam.

Calling all would-be and actualized writers for stage and screen! Calling all improv'ers, actors, and those who are interested in trying dramatic improv for the first time! **** We also need a videographer **** The Plan: Writers come with the basics of a scene they have in mind. They know what takes place and who the characters are. It can be any genre. The actors (the writers themselves can be actors, if they wish) take the stage and improv the scene, following the plot points that the writer h …

The Greenwich Young Professionals Group acts as a conduit for today’s business professional, allowing members to enhance their career through networking events and educational seminars while providing the opportunity to participate in charity and non-profit work and promoting the larger community. Founded in 2009, the YPG has grown to over 150 individual and business members throughout Fairfield and Westchester counties. Their events encourage camaraderie through charitable and volunteer activit …

Come Join Disco Dance Legend Extraordinaire "Deney Terrio" of 80's TV "Dance Fever" with friends and relive those disco days doing dances as ("the bump, the hustle, roller coaster, the night fever, the bus stop and lets not forget Disco Duck"). So everyone who enjoys(ed) those disco days and still do, come join the kick off to our first of many meetings "The Deney Terrio Dance Party Extravaganza" A Charity to benefit the non profit "Live-2-CreateProject" (kids musically inclined, but are financi …

A community of creators who can inspire and be inspired by each other to find project support. Maybe you need help fleshing out an idea, maybe you need a helping hoof or two, maybe you just want to help someone else fulfill their vision -- if any of those is you, then welcome to our flock!

This is a private co-op for people looking to join serious practice groups generated out of UCB. This is a members only group and there are monthly dues which cover the cost of practice space and coaches. WHile this group was generated by improvisors who met in a class at UCB, this group has no affiliation with UCB.

Have you ever felt like you lost an amazing opportunity because of lack of courage & confidence to speak in the right moment? Have you ever felt unappreciated and wished others saw your true value, value which you know you possess? Do you ever let fear hold you back from sharing your opinion or asking for what you feel you deserve? Would you like to feel confident on the stage of your life like an actor feels on the stage of a theater no matter what role he plays? If you answered YES to any or a …