More info at www.stpauljaycees.org and www.facebook.com/stpauljaycees Formed in 1929, the Saint Paul Jaycees (Junior Chamber) offers its members opportunities to serve their communities, establish rewarding friendships and create professional contacts through one of the Metro's leading sources for networking (see more on networking below). Membership is limited to those who are 18-40, after that you become an alumni member. The Jaycees have proven to be a driving force behind many Twin Citie …

Meet with other local people who are interested in Qi Gong, a ancient chinese martial arts practice for longevity and general health and wellbeing. It is also a healing art that works through the process of removing excess energy from ones body to create clear pathways for the movement of Chi throughout the body. It works within the same spectrum and sceince as Acupuncture, Tai Chi, Reiki and other similar healing modalities. Qigong stands alone because it is said to be one of the most ancien …

Only Urban - The group for Minnesota's total urbanophiles! Only Urban was started to specialize in only city activities. If you enjoy exploring the heart of the Twin Cities or wish to do so then this is the group for you. We visit alternative clubs, go dancing, taste new food, go to art galleries, support the local arts community, locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, and businesses. We love cool and interesting events and activities so if you have ideas for group that are in St. Paul or Minn …

Dose of Music, founded in October 2009, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity organization established to provide happiness, comfort and assistance through music for children, teens, adults, families, friends, military troops, communities and anyone in need and/or faced with less fortunate circumstances. Dose of Music website: http://www.DoseofMusic.com Goals & Objectives: * Music visits at hospitals, nursing/assisted living homes, group homes, troops/veterans, etc. * Musical entertainment for be …

Hello, I decided to start this group so we can advertise and attend any Arts, Crafts, Boutiques and Sales in the Excelsior area. If you know of anything happening or want to advertise your own business, this is the place!

“We are what we eat!”From a 7 pound baby at birth to a 130 pound adult, our body is built on our diet. Food is a direct transmitter of energy and affects our physical, mental and emotional state. One of the most enjoyable experiences in life, food can also be a major contributor to our wellness.Eating for Enlightenment is a two and half hour cooking class based on the principles of Ayurveda that helps us use understand who we are and how our food affects us.Ayurveda is an ancient Indian s …

The City of Lakes Chorus has been dazzling audiences in the Minneapolis / St. Paul metro area and around the country since 1952.  We are an award-winning chorus of approximately 95 voices with a long history of excellence.   City of Lakes is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, a non-profit organization of approximately 30,000 members in choruses and quartets, worldwide. In addition to sharing our music with others, another great passion of ours is learning more about the art of a capella …

Bahad Zu'Bu is the unique and effective expression of the traditional Filipino fighting arts as conceptulaized and developed by world renowned martial artist and innovator, Dakilang (“Great”) Guro Epifanio ‘Yuli’ Romo.  Bahad Zu'Bu enables the practitioner to use the most advanced weapons and empty hand strategies and techniques for highly effective personal protection and development. If you are interested in learning to defend yourself, build confidence and have a lot of fun then please come a …

This meetup group is all about learning, growing and practicing Qi Gong. Who should join? Healers of all kinds will find that their practice will improve with Qi Gong training. Energy workers, Lightworkers, Reiki healers, psychics, Rolfers, massage therapists, Chiropractors, and others will benefit from this group's classes. Reiki Masters in India and the U.S. have notably commented that they feel their practice improves by quantum leaps with the addition of Qi Gong. Martial arts practitioners w …

Ever hear about the Art Salon of Paris in the 1800's and New York in the early 1900's. Our artist friends agree that we need a place today to gather, discuss the arts, show current work and reflect on past artist's work. It is an experiment, testing to see whether the topics that intrigue us have meaning and significance beyond a select few, and seeking to create a time/space within which we can stir a lively, rigorous discussion about the state of art - local, national and international - yours …

Hello Artists! Whether you're a professional, a weekend hobbyist, or someone looking to take their creative work to a new level of expression, this might be the group for you . . . Our monthly get-togethers are intended to: 1. Foster a sense of community . . . 2. Encourage open discussions about a wide variety of topics that artists typically grapple with (setting goals, completing work, staying inspired/focused, networking, recognizing and honoring your unique artistic 'voice,' creating an inco …

This is a group for anyone interested in Creative Process. All of human culture is the result of human creativity, and each of us is inherently creative; for example, we create whenever we speak, write, dream, etc. Creativity is necessary in visual arts, music, science, business, technology, and every other human endeavor. All we need is to open our raw creative energy and apply it to our field of interest. This Meetup can enhance our creativity by teaching and learning from one another, by shar …

Zentangle® is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images, one stroke at a time. Even if you are new to drawing or think you are not artistic, you will enjoy creating Zentangles.  Also, great for the experienced artist to warm up and get creative juices flowing.  The process of creating a Zentangle is a form of "artistic meditation". You can become completely engrossed in making each pattern, deliberately focusing on "one stroke at a time".  The tangles (patterns) can be a …

Great group for people with a crafting problem. We'll meet up at art studios in the TC metro and I will getat deals on classes Painting, Glass fuseing, Mosaics and so on. As well as open studio time so you can get your craft on! All skills welcome. Looking forward to exploring new mediums with you

This is a study group focused on the course called The Art of Spiritual Peacemaking, from a book by the same name. It is a 99-day course designed to create permanent change in underlying beliefs, and everyday emotions and actions. There is usually only one course running at any given time, so it is important to contact the instructor to find out when the next course will begin. We urge you to take the journey from the intellectual mind to the Illumined Mind, then to the Awakened Heart, and final …

"The Art of Seduction" photography group is for like minded photographers, novice and experienced looking to expand their portfolios, experience, and network in a creative setting. Our goal is to provide unique photo shoots that will leave your viewers wanting more! "Art is a diverse range of human activities and the products of those activities; primarily visual arts, which includes the creation of images or objects in fields including painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and other vi …

Metaphor is always with us in: what we read and write; what we see in media, film, T.V. and photography; in all forms of the arts, including the art of telling our stories from poetry to cultural fables to personal story, but it is also embedded in psychology and education. Metaphors are powerful and enrich our lives, but they also can have destructive impacts or sell us down the garden path making us think we need things that we don't. This Meetup will look at the art of metaphor. I will bring …

A group of people gathering for the purposes of enjoying wine, book discussion, art and literature as well as fine dining.

We're a group of creative folk, working together to bring art to everyone. Remember, you don't have to be an artist to create art! We'll be starting with monthly art events and hopefully moving to more and bigger events, projects, activities and creations. Join us! We're looking for new members - artists, creators, dreamers, and doodlers. We'll see you soon!

Jazz on the Line is a pilot project that I hope will cultivate a thriving music and restaurant scene for the entire Green Line LRT corridor from downtown St. Paul to Minneapolis. On the third Thursday of every month, we are sponsoring free evenings of live music to "foster connections, support the arts and encourage a healthy economy." We have been performing monthly since June 2012 at Mai Village Vietnamese restaurant, as both Mai Nguyen and Ngoan Dang are great fans of music, and particularly …

Knitters, jewelers, scrapbookers, card makers. Come together, finish projects, share tips, drink coffee/tea, chat , discuss the solutions to the world's problems. perhaps read and discuss books? We'll start by meeting once a month .3rd Saturday from 10-noon. decide later if we want to meet more often

If you are interested in bringing our Twin Cities and surrounding areas to life through learning and exploring its culture, architecture, performances, history, varied tours, stories, people, landscapes, homes, art, and mysteries this group is for you. Let's learn, explore, research, observe, participate, obtain entrance beyond the "Do Not Go Beyond" signs, together as "Culture Vultures." Open to all ages. Any and all ideas and suggestions are welcome.

Welcome to the Burnsville Kung Fu & Tai Chi Meetup. We teach 8 Step Praying Mantis Kung Fu and Shyun Style Tai Chi Chuan. We are a member of the American Chinese Martial Arts Federation under 4th Generation Grandmaster James Shyun.

Do you enjoy the arts, crafts or gardening? The experience of making - or simply appreciating art can be healing. In times of stress, I've found that the act of creating (whether a drawing, painting, collage or a garden) is calming and restorative. We'll plan a variety of activities. Your ideas are welcome. This may be an opportunity to share your skill or learn a new one. The group is open to everyone - no previous experience necessary.

This is a group designed for people who freestyle rap or would like to start. This group is for showing off your creative talent and supporting others doing the same. Trading off verses, rap battles, improv activities to loosen us up - whatever. Let's partake in a lesser-know and absolutely beautiful art form. All genders, skin colors and skill levels welcome.

We are about having fun on/near the lakes in the Twin Cities. This group is for ages 20s, 30s, and 40s with both singles and couples welcome.  Most of the meetups will take place at various lakes and lake towns in the Twin Cities. Social events include lakeside dining, picnics, happy hours, and night life. We will also attend lakeside art shows, wine tasting, and have some fun walking around our beautiful lakes! We will go on lake cruises, pontoon boating, kayaking, paddle-boarding, canoeing etc …

are you a young professional who spends her lunch break on pinterest, and wants to start putting some of these ideas into action? let's bake that brownie stuffed cookie and make those mason jar candles -- over snacks and wine, perhaps? happy to organize and host in uptown :)

All creatives need community. It is where inspiration floods our minds and hearts. We need that cross-pollination. We need that place away from deadlines and textbooks. We need to be refreshed. We need to escape from the pressure to perform. A place where we don’t have to suffer the anxiety of “Did I make the cut?” We need a place to be creative for creativity’s sake. Each week at Sketchings we will have the opportunity to gather together to: -Walk through creative prompts -Talk about what curre …