Escape for awhile in the romance of Beauty and the Beast, the fantasy of Wicked, the comedy of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels...well, you get the point. We are a group designed for those who enjoy seeing a great show, a new band, or the latest comedy act. We will be exploring the theaters of NJ as well as an occasional jaunt to NYC.

Benvenuti,  Amici  tutti! (Welcome,  All friends!) The purpose of “Central Jersey Lovers of All Things Italian!" is to provide opportunities for all who are interested in any or all aspects of Italian culture, to socialize and share enjoyable experiences with other like-minded persons. These aspects of Italian culture include dining, movies(with English subtitles), music, practicing Italian language skills, comedy and other entertainment, art, history (e.g. the Pompeii exhibit in NY City on May …

The Art of Living Foundation offers programs to uncover the strength, peace, and joy that lie at the core of every human being. By nurturing the spirit and compassion of every individual, the Foundation seeks to help build a global society that is free of stress, violence, and misery - and full of service, wisdom, and celebration. What you will learn through the Art of Living course: * Practices that heal and harmonize the body, mind, and spirit * Skills for handling negative emotions and situat …

Hunterdon County~Tantra Awakening~The Art Of Conscious Loving The purpose of this group is to connect like~minded seekers on the path of sacred sexuality and The Goddess. If you are a seeker of sexuality and spirituality you will find this group very comfortable and awakened. Namaste ~my name is Pamela Jane and I have been studying and teaching tantra yoga since the early 90's. The Master/Teachers I have trained with are Margo Anand Sky Dancing Tantra, Charles Muir Source School of Tantra, and …

We have been around for FOUR years, and 458 Meetup events - as of March 2013!!  Interesting folks have come and gone, but most are still here! This meetup group is now private, and our calendar (with all special venue listings) is only viewable by our members. You also need to have a photo of yourself (no dogs, cats, boats, monuments, etc.) attached to your profile. We no longer allow members without photos. Other than that, feel free to join! Edging in on fame!  LOL... Read our interview on …

Craft Warriors are not afraid to get down and dirty for the sake of their art. Craft Warriors will battle new patterns, try new techniques, dare to push the envelope. Craft Warriors proudly don their battle scars of paper cuts, pricked fingers and ink stained hands. Are you ready to join the ranks of the creative and crafty? ALL CRAFTERS WELCOME! Sometimes we scrap, sometimes we sew, sometimes we bead... Are you into sewing, knitting, scrapbooking, stamping, needlework, painting, quilting, be …

This is a group for anyone who is interested in fencing! I am one of the owners of a new fencing club in the area, and we want to introduce and involve the local community in this great sport! If there is enough interest, we'd like to hold fencing events where we will give lessons and hold tournaments for Meetup members. Fencing is a great workout both physically and mentally, and a very social sport. Anyone who has an interest in fencing, or used to fence, or wants to learn should join!

Welcome to 2's of a Kind. This group is a way for young couples in the Union county area to meet and socialize. We will have a variety of different activities and outings in Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Westfield, Garwood, Cranford, Springfield, Summit, Mountainside, Warren, Berkeley Heights, New Providence, Basking Ridge, Watchung, Greenbrook, Bridgewater, etc.  If you're in the surrounding area we hope you'll join us! We are Max and Dana, your group organizers. We are newlyweds and live in Scotch P …

Greetings Baby Boomers everywhere! We are a growing fun group with a few events every month, most on the weekends.  Baby Boomers are people in their 50's to mid 60's. Neshaminy High Graduates know who they are! Our range of event locations are all over Lower Bucks and across New Jersey to the Atlantic Ocean. Visit the Central Jersey Baby Boomers group for even more events:   http://www.meetup.com/boomer-41/events Please enjoy our group and ask your friends to join! Glen Daless a.k.a. Daless Gle …

Susan Meyer who is a seasoned working professional Photographer for over 30 years and Photoshop Retoucher for over 10 years would like to share her years of experience and knowledge to Photography and Photoshop Lovers. It is open to all levels, but especially those who are just starting out and intermediate levels. We will also do some advanced shoots and projects with this group involving models. The group will meet at The duCret School of Art in Plainfield, NJ where Susan has taught for over 1 …

I'm an artist. I'm a writer, singer and musical theatre afficiando. But mostly, I'm someone who seeks to take this love of the creative arts and make it into a business. I'm sure there are many others out there who are pursuing, or have been successful at, similar goals. So, if you've got this nagging idea to start your own creative arts business or have one that's thriving getting together to exchange ideas and insights would be beneficial to all of us!

Think Hemingway and Stein going at it in Paris or the artists around the Algonquin Round Table. We're looking for deep discussions among artists about philosophy, politics, and, of course, art. If you are craving intellectual stimuli for your artistic work and for your soul, this is the group for you. The purpose of this group is to feed the soul. We may have themes some months, or free talks other months. We'lll explore some painters and musicians and writers and how they are relevant to our wo …

This is a collaborative community for passionate hobby musicians, singers, and songwriters in the greater Princeton NJ area who need to play and share their music with others, just as they need air. Most members of this group are eclectic individuals who already have busy professional/family/personal lives, but who also crave the opportunity to meet and potentially collaborate with other local musicians. Our community has both regular organized "large tent" events, with musical themes, often hel …

Family Time for Music & Art was formed to provide fun, educational and quality meet-ups with a focus on the arts. We welcome ALL families with children ages newborn-7 years to join our meet-up group!  You will enjoy a fun variety of music & art meet-ups.  You will enjoy singing, dancing, playing instruments and hearing stories in many of our meet-ups.  In addition, we have meet-ups that include age-appropriate crafts! Meet-ups will be closest to families near Hillsborough, Bridgewater, Manville, …

Important note: We are fragrance free for health reasons.  * This group is formed to help create an I Liq Chuan (pronounced ee leek chan) community in Princeton, NJ.  I Liq Chuan is a complete system of health, fitness, martial art, meditation and energy cultivation.  I Liq Chuan, translated as Mind Power Fist also know as The Martial Art of Awareness is a descendent of a system taught only to the insiders of a Hakka nomadic clan.  The art is based on Dao and Zen philosophies and in its applicat …

NJEAL provides networking events, professional development opportunities, and other resources for early-career arts administrators.  Through these efforts NJEAL works to improve the field by strengthening inter-generational communication, cultivating emerging leaders, and making its own significant contributions.  A program of ArtPride NJ Foundation and a chapter of the Americans for the Arts Emerging Leaders Network.

Meditation, Yoga, Unique Breathing Exercises and Practical Wisdom for Daily Living Benefits of techniques include: * Eliminate stress! * Sleep better and smile more! * Handle negative emotions like anger, fear, depression! * Increase focus and concentration! * Increase energy! * Improve overall well-being! * Take-home techniques for greater peace of mind and well-being Come home to "Art of Living", which is dedicated to empowering the individual to live life to it's fullest potential through Med …

Arts, Culture, Tech & Community NJ is a meetup in Trenton, New Jersey for innovators in the fields of arts, culture, technology, and community organizing to connect with one another and present cutting edge works that cut across sectors. Similar to other ArtsTech meetups we plan to bring together those working at the intersection of the arts and technology such as: *Artists doing interesting work with engineering, biotech, sciences, technology, and social media. *Tech specialists working on inte …

Welcome to the "Art of Living" South Jersey Meditates Group ! We are a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals to live life to it's fullest potential. This group is open to ALL people of all faiths and backgrounds interested in exploring the various options for a peaceful, happy, and healthy life. The vast majority of our workshops and courses are organized by volunteers who are interested in sharing the approach and the benefits this non-profit has to offer in the realm of s …

This is a group for beginners on oil painting. If you always want to try but never have the opportunity to express yourself with a brush stroke the time is now. Join us for a creative, fun and relaxing experience.

Like Picasso and many geniuses, it's time for you too to draw inspiration from Africa and give life to your enterprise. Let's come together and spice things up - of course we got a lot of spice in Africa - So if you are an artist of any color, lets come together and draw the African model to spice up our portfolios and we'll put up an African themed show every quarter. If you are a filmmaker let's collaborate and produce an Africa inspired script, come and avail yourself of those untold organic …

The Creative Collective is dedicated to fostering a creative and nurturing community for artists, artisans and art lovers in the Mercer County area of New Jersey.  It is our goal to facilitate display and teaching opportunities as well as to provide a friendly and supportive atmosphere for art critique and inspiration. This group is for serious artists and artisans.  This is not a singles group.

SoulCollage® is an intuitive, imaginative art process that anyone can do. Even people who are usually limited to stick figures (like me!) can create SoulCollage® cards. The process was developed by Seena Frost, who created it out of a desire to combine art, therapy, and spirituality. And the best thing about it is that it's a lot of fun! No artistic experience is necessary (if you can use scissors and glue, you can do SoulCollage®!). Participants create their own deck of SoulCollage® cards with …

I have organized a studio where we can meet 1-2 times a month in Watchung (right off 78) to draw from a model (we will draw from a variety of models both clothed and nude). This will be an uninstructed session for all levels, from beginner to professional artist. We hope to create a relaxed and creative environment. Bring your own drawing supplies. Ages 18+ Fee will be $15 per session.

We are an earth based spirituality group with a love of the land, the earth and reverence for nature. We see the human body and sexuality as sacred. We have a love of the sun, moon and stars as well as the Celtic Arts (Irish music, dance and mythology). Based upon the teachings of the Ancient Druids, our grove is a positive force for members who want to live in harmony with each other and the natural world. Celtic Druidry began hundreds of years before Christianity and is the one of the original …

If you are a transplant from the Indian subcontinent wondering about fellow bookworms and culture enthusiasts, join us!!! We will discuss books from Native authors interspersed with Contemporary fiction, Classics and Non-Fiction. Let us bring our experiences colored by expat lenses.

Are you getting tired of the same movie night and bar scene week in and week out? Are you interested in trying new things that don't necessarily include getting hit by paint, being strapped into a harness, or spending mad cash money? Are trips to NYC a drag because of cost and transportation? Do you feel like your "missing out" since the North/Central NJ scene kind of sucks? Are you a creative, artistic, musical or open-minded individual? Do you have a mullet-ful of imagination that cannot be co …

Welcome to the NJ Art of Living Meditation Group! We are dedicated to empowering the individual to live life to it's fullest potential through the Mind, Meditation, Yoga, Spiritual Wisdom and unique Breathing Exercises. This group is open to ALL people interested in exploring the various options in NJ to find a peaceful, happy, and healthy life. Learn these powerful techniques from the certified members of the Art of Living foundation, the largest volunteer based organization active in over 152 …