Meet other local writers and offer one another feedback in a relaxed environment. Members bring at least one hard copy of their work in completed first drafts of stories (both fictional and non-fictional and everything in between). Someone in the group (not the writer) will read the story aloud. Stories should be no longer than about 2,000 words (about 8 pages) and can be as short as a fraction of a page as long as it feels complete.  The workshop will meet for two hours, approximately. There is …

… The possibilities for exploration are actually exciting once you start being creative and think "outside the box!"  We are united by a love of asking questions, drinking beer, and reading Emerging Christianity-type  books.  We have author talks at pubs, book discussions, a justice group, meditation sessions, labyrinth walks and more.  On our part, we are a multicultural, multi-creedal, and global Christian-type of group.  We come from many continents and traditions.  But most importantly, we are …

Welcome to my fellow Artists and creators who seek to harness their inner creative spirit and move forward as a fully alive human, making a difference in the world by offering your true gifts, as we approach the new spiritual era. Join me as we explore the astoundingly magical book by author Julia Cameron "The Artist's Way" and recover your hidden creativity, or simply enhance what you already have in motion. YOU NEEDN'T BE A CURRENT WORKING ARTIST, but have the desire to be creative and transfo …

This Meetup Group is for people who believe that democracy begins with conversation. It's for people in the NoVa and DC metro area interested in Citizen Democracy as a way for citizens to engage in collaborative discussions to expand and develop their own thinking about topics of social and political concern. Ever wonder if we could move beyond set ways of responding to social issues? Ever feel frustrated by the limited range of possibilities that enter into discussion for dealing with complex p …

… Together we are building a friendlier and happier local and global community by extending joy and friendship through providing free opportunities to connect with like-minded people on 3rd Sundays of each month in D.C. and by providing online spaces for your creative expressions of appreciations. Thank you for your support! We welcome you to share your thoughts with us at the Message Board of this group here (left column). We look forward to meeting you in person either at the 3rd Sundays get-tog …

Looking for models, photographers, MUA's, stylists, and designers that are serious about taking their portfolios to the next level in the industry. We will shoot pictures and develop portfolios. Hello Everyone! My name is Griffin Williams, and I am the new organizer for this meet up! I think it is very important for models, MUAs, photographers, and other industry related professionals to have an outlet where they can build their portfolios and let creativity take them to the next level. I plan o …

… Membership is limited to one member of each industry and a mix of different sized businesses Membership is extended to business owners, creative professionals, consultants, and coaches after a brief application process.