We are here to preserve and practice the martial philosophy which encompasses, but in no way binds, the essence of Jeet Kune Do as professed by the late great founder Bruce Lee. It is our contention that Bruce Lee was a superior martial artist not because of how he chipped away at his own martial art tradition but rather because he actually had deep roots in a tradition to subsequently able him to chip away from. So, rather than focusing on Bruce's later result, the philosophical concept of JKD, …

Purpose: To explore creativity through crafts, art projects and self-development exercises. You will leave the workshop with a great art project related to the exercises (ex: journal), as well as tools to further your life in the areas that matter the most. Who: Anyone who is interested in exploring self-growth while doing something creative and fun.

STUDIO TWO is ANTONIA ART's home for the performing arts DANCE,  MUSIC, POETRY & THEATER. This is our Meetup group for the Music Open Mic. The Music Open Mic is held at the Bean Runner Cafe Located at 201 South Division Street, Peekskill, NY – 914.737.1701 Please come out and share your talents or enjoy those of others.  Join our MeetUp to stay informed about upcoming events. Thanks and welcome! Scarlet Antonia - Director, Antonia Arts at Studio Two

This is a group for connecting with the vibrant arts, music, theater, history, adaptive re-use, and architecture communities in the City of Newburgh.

Get the ultimate mind, body workout with martial arts. No experience is necessary. Karate is a safe, fun activity that offers life saving self-defense skills, increased confidence and focus, therapeutic stress release, a full body workout and much more. We offer a traditional, structured, comprehensive, and highly developed curriculum of Karate instruction that is easy to get involved in.  We are family friendly, so bring your kids or a relative. . . we welcome all ages.  You are never too old t …

Digital World of Photography endeavors to help you learn more about using your digital camera by getting out there and doing it! The group is led by Digital Photography instructor Jeff Montanye. This photography group will not be found sitting in a meeting place discussing what we could be doing. We go out and do it! Every meeting is on location in or near Orange County, New York in the Hudson River Valley. The group was started for those who have taken classes with Digital World of Photography …

When you're young, making new friends is easy - the opportunities are everywhere! However, as an adult, it can be much more difficult. Are you a woman that ended a relationship or marriage to find out you have no close female friends anymore? Are you new to the area? Did you put all your energy for years into work or education and now want to broaden your social circle? Did you spend years focusing on having children or starting a marriage or relationship and are now missing the companionship of …

Sacred Space promotes the emergence of Self and Nature. We provide tools to equip you to move towards your deepest sense of knowing. Through the teachings of Earth Awareness, the healing arts and movement, we are re-learning, and re-connecting to the instinctual self; the primal intellect that connects us all. "Nature teaches those willing to learn" Henry David Thoreau

We are a group, looking to bring together people interested in the French culture, arts and language. We are trying to organize a community of Francophones and Francophiles in Newburgh and all surrounding areas in the Hudson valley. Our purpose is to improve the area through culture and arts, to increase its visibility and, at the same time, bring together and support the existing French community. We feel that there is a lack of cultural events and we'd like to change that by bringing in perfor …

"If you wish to be a writer, write." - Epictetus ...The concept of this meetup is simple: meet up with others in a cafe ...and write.  Carve out one sacred hour per week to bring your project to life.  Working in the company of other creative writers will provide you with the motivation you need to move forward and write that story, novel, or chapbook of poems you have inside you.  Our group is about creative companionship...no critiquing, exercises, lectures, ego, competition or feeling guilty. …

We are a diverse group of artists and models with a common goal. to gather in a stress free venue and enjoy our mutual interest. We sketch, paint, we use our choice of media. We welcome all levels, from novice to expert, to a judgement free enviroment. If you feel this group is what you have been seeking, contact us today!

Divorce is rarely easy or pleasant but it can be a time of positive transition. You have a choice whether to be at the cause of your life or at the effect of it. You can be a victim of your circumstances or a leader through them. Does the way you view the world and the decisions you make determine who you are? Or, does who you are determine your experiences? My name is George Haskoor and I am both the remnant of a divorce as a child and a recently divorced dad. I've experienced divorce from both …

Digital Arts Career Day, Friday, April 6th, 2012 Technology is a constantly changing, evolving field.  Designers need better understand programming, and programmers need to learn design. Artists, graphic designers, animators, storytellers, filmmakers, musicians, and educators all need to understand this New Media frontier. This was the impetus for creating the New Media Group. Located in Westchester County,NY. The New Media Group is a non-profit student organization affiliated with Westchester C …

Dedicated to the exploration of Science, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Gaming, Comic Books, Anime, Manga, Suspense/Mystery/Thrillers and all things genre. The Science Fiction Society of Northern NJ (SFSNNJ) sponsors discussion groups, book groups, a movie viewing group & movie discussion group, a comicbook/anime/manga group, and gaming in local book stores/libraries/comic book/hobby stores involving Science, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Art, Movies and much more. Join our online forum on Yahoo or join …

Come and be part of Rainbow of Light Community of Sacred Circles through the Healing Arts. Where people get together in support of one another on their individual journey to awareness. Discover the experience of empowerment through spiritual practical tools as well taking part of a community of people who hold a vision of a new way. Reclaim you inner power by learning to tap into your knowing that allows you to make decisions that empowers you. Find more peace, love, and freedom in your life by …

You can think of Le Methode Naturelle as an "organic" workout. It uses mankind's innate drive to move, play, and work in order to be more in sync with the natural environment. This is not working out for just working out's sake----it's incrementally making your body and mind more functional. In other words, there's no gym needed, no fees, no machines. All one needs is creativity, community, and a natural sense of fun and freedom. We meet at various parks in the Central and North Jersey areas. We …

The Bergen County Scrapbooking (and Stamping) Meetup Group, sponsored by Scrap-a-Doodle-Doo is both a bricks and mortar store, as well as an on-line storefront. Individuals new to this hobby, as well as seasoned crafters are all welcome. We hold classes, workshops and crops in our retail store located at 37-C Swan Street in Ramsey, NJ 07446. We also coordinate weekend get-away scrapbooking retreats in a local hotel that are theme-oriented. If you are interested in finding out additional informat …

NJ SNEAKERS 2.0 is a north Jersey Meetup group for intermediate hikers concentrating on trails in north/western New Jersey, south/central New York state. Beginners are welcome so long as you have the ability to keep up and not delay the group.  Experienced hikers are welcome so long as you realize it's not a race.  We don't hike fast and we don't hike slow but we will hike at a brisk pace.  I also have a tendency to pick hikes with steep inclines (as any member of the Sneakers 1.0 group will gla …

If you love the stuff on Pinterest and Etsy-Then come on out and get your craft on! This group is for DIY crafters and wannabe's - all skill levels welcome. We will make jewelry, reconstruct clothing, repurpose furniture, play with mixed media paper crafts and more... So, let's craft, bitch and have a great time!

This is a group that attends history events, lectures, reenactments, exhibit openings, festivals & historical themed parties.  You can also follow us on facebook.com/newburghhistoricalsociety or on twitter.com/newburghhistory

Are you ready to find your heart's song? Do you have the courage to sing it? Our path is made by walking. What steps are you taking? Come and join us as we connect to form a spiritual community that shares, enlivens and supports one another to create a progressive sustainable future. It's time to share your most profound and transformational personal experiences and talk about ways to incorporate your unique gifts to share with the world. Using universal principles of symbolic truths, we will p …

This group is for authors who are interested in mastering the craft elements of writing. Group members will work to perfect their competence by identifying, practicing, and ultimately implementing recognized techniques. Each meeting will be devoted to a specific craft element related to character, plot, point of view, description, dialogue, setting, pace, voice, and theme. Whether you seek to write short stories, essays, novels or articles, the club members (as a team) will help each other to ma …

This is a group for anyone that is already in love with or interested in the Art of Hoopdance. Meet other local people who enjoy Hula Hooping and Hoopdance! The Peace Hoops Hoopdance group is being created to jump start a hoopdance community in Rockland County and surrounding areas to get together for hoop classes, hoop jams, special events, etc... Private lessons are always available!

Welcome back, everyone!!! This is the Open Mic series that has been held at Studio Two in Peekskill at Scarlett Antonia's art loft for almost 9 years.  This is the original Poetry Open Mic in Peekskill on Meetup. So good to have you all back!!! We are expanding our poetry open mic to be officially called the Spoken Word Series since that title does encompass what we have been reading all along!  This title was collaborated on with my new curator of the series; Maureen Winzig who is also the …

Suffern Slam Society holds a poetry slam the first Saturday of every month at Ireland's 32 in Suffern, NY from 730 PM to 10 PM. A poetry slam is a performance poetry competition judged by arbitrarily-selected audience members. Where traditional poetry readings are about supporting the poet, poetry slams focus on the interaction between audience and poet. Strong writing and strong delivery are both important. Whether you want to come out and participate by performing or by spectating, you are wel …

Thank you so much for looking at our group! We have been meeting for just over a year now and I wanted to update our description to answer some frequently asked questions and to clarify what we are all about! Our group is here to support the creative process. We welcome everyone to join us in a relaxed environment to hear and share the written word. We are not a group offering critiques or to tell you how to improve your work. We are here to support the process of creating and know that process …

Learn and explore the tools available in photoshop, to create fabulous works of art. If you have been looking to take your photo editing skills to the next level, this group is for you.

This group was formed to bring the best nude models to the Hudson Valley. All photographers are welcome at every level of experience. This Meetup was created to bring nude models and photographers together. I am always looking for a place to shoot, so drop me message.