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 …

Jersey Jam is a friendly low key open jam format for all levels of singers and musicians. We meet at the Robin's Nest in Linden, NJ which is a Blues Club. The majority of the songs performed as a courtesy to the venue are blues based. We go off the reservation though to perform Jazz, R&B, Rock, Funk, and some original material in addition to the blues. Usually each person attending the jam gets to call a 3-4 song set. We rotate performers so everyone can particpate. Even if you ony know one song …

From a humble beginning in 1924 at the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, Toastmasters International has grown to become a world leader in helping people become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. The nonprofit organization now has more than 260,000 members in over 12,500 clubs in 113 countries, offering a proven – and enjoyable! – way to practice and hone communication and leadership skills. Most Toastmasters meetings are composed of approximately 20 people who meet weekly …

We are a new group of singers, musicians and performers of all sorts that will get together for networking events, group jams and live music events in the Hudson County area. My name is Rich Casella and I have been the organizer of the NY Singer Songwriters meetup group hosting many events in NYC for close to two years and I want to bring the success that we have enjoyed to Northern NJ! I am starting in Hudson County and I want to say that I'm very excited to begin this new chapter of grow …

The purpose of this group is to connect new Russian immigrants with fellow Russians who have been living in the country for a while, and can offer valuable information on finding and securing professional jobs in NYC. If you are looking for your first American job, need tips on putting together a resume, job search, and job interview, or just want to make connections, then this group is for you.  Having moved to NYC from Moscow 12 years ago I was very fortunate to meet people who guided me in th …

Every Thursday we get together at Pane e Vino, a local Bar/Restaurant in Cobble Hill for a night of Argentine Tango. There is live tango music by the trio Importango (Machiko Ozawa, violin; Octavio Brunetti, piano; Adam Tully, guitar).  Regulars hang out at the Bar and Lounge, and couples and small groups have dinner or just a glass of wine. It's not a milonga (dance event) but dancers come by every week to enjoy the atmosphere and listen to the music they love. Inevitably one or two couples get …

Guitar lovers and guitarists - welcome to the NYC Guitar Group!  The NYC Guitar Group is for everyone and everything guitar- to bring us all together as a guitar community: guitarists, guitar students, guitar teachers, guitar makers, guitar sellers, guitar technicians, songwriters, composers, guitar managers, and everyone who loves the sound of the guitar.  This group is for you. Even if you've never held a guitar before, come join us and discover a beautiful instrument! Our mission is to bring …

The coworking community is composed of entrepreneurs, freelancers, telecommuters, and other location-independent workers who seek to work alongside one another and share resources. This Meetup group will offer events ranging from workshops to talks to happy hours, all in the interest of helping healthily grow and educate the NYC independent community. The focus is not on networking, but on building healthy relationships, sharing knowledge, and having some good fun while we're at it :-) Most e …

Socialize with your peers in film, video and the arts! We've been having FREE meetings around NYC since 2005, looking at the creative process, often in conjunction with cutting edge technologies from Adobe, Apple and Avid, featuring Adobe Premiere Pro and elements from the Adobe Creative Suite, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, writer’s tools, DSLR and an assortment of third party applications. We're a social and media network, looking forward to having some fun, featuring guest speakers focus …

… There have been predominately visual artists in this group, so   we want to make a special point of welcoming performing artists, including composers and playwrights, into the mix. We will certainly continue the  open-ended discussions where we share our creative process with others. We all know how easy it is to procrastinate! Since there is strength in numbers... so , let's meet, discuss what we want to accomplish, and check in often to see that we're all moving forward!

  Theater Connects is an opportunity for professionals to meet and network with Theater Directors, Producers, Designers, Playwrights, Composers: Individuals who can make an impact in their career. Find new collaborators, learn about the industry and make the show happen! We hold events for the theater industry to help people expand their network of contacts, be more proactive in their career and work on projects they believe in.  You may find your next line producer, a great new playwright, stag …

Sign Up Now! SCREENWRITING WITH JACOB KRUEGER Award Winning Screenwriter Jacob Krueger’s revolutionary Seven Act Structure will change the way you look at movie-making. Rather than imposing formulaic models from the outside, Jacob teaches you how to organically “grow” your script, from initial idea, to character, to scene, to act, to the movie you’ve always dreamed of writing. You’ll also learn to overcome writer’s block, self doubt, procrastination, and other challenges that keep you from being …

NoteWorking is a New York City-based meetup for musicians and music-industry professionals using digital tools for promotion, marketing, sales and collaboration. Every month with experts give quick presentations, full of great advice you can take home and do yourself. You'll have a chance to network with other musicians and music professionals, and there's free pizza at every meetup!   Our mission: The NoteWorking mission is to service a community of aspiring and professional recording art …

My name is Rich Casella. I decided to organize a musicians group because I had a lot of experience in the music business. Some good. Some bad. We are going to have group networking events, jams in the park/studios whatever else we can conjure up. in my travels I have seen many well intentioned artists make industry mistakes or improperly market themselves. My group has access to industry professionals that give guidance and together we discuss trends in our respective industries, approaches t …

This group is dedicated to provide information and experience on how to live an Organic Versus Non-Organic lifestyle.  Our topics will include a broad range, including groceries, cooking, gardening, clothing, certifications, philosophies, etc. Organic may refer to: Of or relating to anorganism, aliving entity Of or relating to anorgan (anatomy) Chemistry: Organic matter - matter that has come from a once-living organism, is capable of decay or the product of decay, or is composed of or …

Thank you for stopping by [b]The New York Music Production Meetup Group[/b]  Meet other local music producers, musicians, artists, DJ's, people who love music, to make new friends, network and talk about your work and music in general.  Discover new ways to expose your talent and your artist to a whole new market through our relationship to Conquer Entertainment. Additionally, we are working on building an educational system focused on both music production as well as on music performan …