re·ga·li·a   [ri-gey-lee-uh, -geyl-yuh] plural noun 1. the ensigns or emblems of royalty, as the crown or scepter. 2. the decorations, insignia, or ceremonial clothes of any office or order. 3. rich, fancy, or dressy clothing; finery: guests wearing formal party regalia. 4. royal rights or privileges. (THANK you, dictionary.com) Do you wish to present your Self as the magical, majestic YOU for every and any occasion? Do you have a hard time finding your Regalia in "regular" stores? Are you p …

My name is Leigh, I have just taken over the leadership of the Edmonton Melody Makers. Below is a note from MJ, the original creator of this group. I figure it captures the spirit so why change it!!? --------------------------------- My name is MJ, and I love music and creating it! I have been a singer/musician since I was a child and now I am branching out to songwriting and composing. I am new to the city and I would like to start this project to expand on my ideas. Then I thought, there may …

Art and crafts is a positive means of healing on all levels; physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Creativity and play are a vital part of maintaining Youth and Spirit found in young children. We gather together to create, relax, heal and exchange ideas and info on techniques, and introduce each other to new crafts. We promote healing and provide support through crafting and creative pursuits. This group is for all types of Crafters, Craftsmen, Artists and others looking to tap in to the …

Are you an intuitive musician with eclectic taste in music? Do you take everything that ever influenced you from Bach to Bjork and make musical gumbo with it? Does it bother you when people try to squeeze your art into a neatly labelled, pre-defined box that doesn't quite fit what you do? Are you philosophical about music and open-minded about what it could be? If yes, then this group may be for you. Just to clarify, I am not against the very existence of genre music. A lot of the music I listen …

In the spirit of Dada (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dada) this is a group for those who want to be around creative people. I would like this group to grow organically into whatever it chooses. Though I'm new to Calgary, I'll find great places to meet. However, if you have thoughts on when and where we should meet, I'm very interested in your suggestions. This group is for poetry, music, theater, film, and of course writing lovers. Visual Arts may be added, and if you're into that, please join us …

This is a group for MEN ONLY and the focus of this group is to provide a forum for men of all ages and backgrounds to support and assist each other in matters of romance business and life. Here you will find gentlemen of all different backgrounds coming together to improve their social skills and romantic success with women. There is currently no cost to join or ongoing membership dues, there is however a requirement to be commited to improving your game in many areas, provide a postivie frame o …

Do you love painting nature and drawing the figure? Do you doodle in the middle of the night? Do you carry a colour wheel and a view catcher in your back pocket? You're one of us! We speak two languages - art and gibberish. Come paint with us! At Swinton's we offer workshops in everything art, but this Meetup group is mainly for Plein Air painters. Painting outside can make you a better artist. You don’t have to be a great outdoor painter to enjoy Plein Air painting. Just enjoy the process and y …

podCALGARY started in 2006 as a place for Calgary's podcasters to get together and discuss this new medium. It quickly evolved to include other forms of user generated content and distribution channels. Topics of discussion included social media, Google and content development. In 2011 podCALGARY evolved again. We joined the Creator Camp Revolution. (www.creatorcamp.org) This movement tied nicely into the values and goals. We are here to facilitate user generated content and digital distributio …

This group is for professionals working in Calgary's 3D industry (visualization, animation, games, VFX and motion graphics). Students interested in the field are also welcome to join. Join us for upcoming meetups to network with other professionals, attend presentations, and maybe even share a few drinks with new friends!

When did you last Do Something New? Are you tired of doing the same old thing ? Stuck in a rut?  Bored at home? Do you find it difficult to get out & meet new people? Join this group and try something different!!! MUSIC CREDIT:"This is What You Are" - Mario Biondi and the High Five Quartet The group is open to anyone: male or female, single or not, with or without kids, fit or not-so-fit, of any age. Come out with us, do all sorts of fun & interesting stuff, and make new friends along the way …

This group is for musicians, readers, and all culturephiles and students of cultural arts to get together. We will have regular meetups for music jams, book discussions, and various other cultural-arts-related meetups. We will also have occasional meetup events for open mic nights, musical theater shows, concerts, music fests, and movie nights for shows related to music or the books we read. Some event tickets are cheaper when you buy them in groups, so going as a group would not only be more fu …

The Calgary Coffee Meetup Group (your one-stop Calgary Meetup coffee resource!), is like a friendly neighbourhood café, where you can sit back, relax, enjoy a cup of the bean, and chat with fellow coffee- (and the occasional tea-) drinkers. We're a pretty laid-back bunch, on the lookout for good conversation, fun social gatherings, making new friends, or just getting out of the house & doing SOMETHING fairly cheap & easy... getting together for a cup of java is about as easy as it can be!! So re …

ART FUSE: AN EXPLOSION OF LOCAL WORD, IMAGE AND SOUND! happens every Thursday 7-9pm at the Art Stream Centre, located at 11434-120 Street NW Edmonton. Each week ART FUSE welcomes new authors, artists, artisans, musicians, actors and filmmakers to take the stage and share their work. If you want more information or would like to take the stage as a featured reader, presenter or performer, please phone (780) 425-9303 or email fuse@PageMaster.ca. The fuse is lit and the time is "now!" Get involved …

We are a group of writers who love to write, blog and talk about anything under the sun! We help each other, critique each other, train each other, work together and have fun together whilst achieving amazing results in our work. Our events and meetups are fun, where we have book discussions, topic discussions, share knowledge and run workshops as well as creative writing sessions. This is a group for people passionate about writing and putting pen to paper! * We don't teach * We don't sell * We …

We are a dynamic group of passionate contributors dedicated to the service of building a better world, on both a local and global scale. Are you feeling the calling to make your life count for more? Join us to explore: > How we help each other influence change > How to grow your influence and extend your reach > How to create Wildfire Word of Mouth Campaigns > How to get clear on your Service & Message that you want to share You are Welcome Here. Be sure to Invite your Favorite Friends …

ALL Women in Calgary and surrounding areas are invited to a FREE Day of Inspiration Party to celebrate the launch of an amazing new women’s group, called BraveHeart Women Resonate Calgary! This is an incredible event for women of all ages, occupations and industries that you want to attend ... AND it’s on a weeknight because we know weekends are precious, especially in the summer! You may have heard the recent buzz around Calgary that BraveHeart Women, a global community that has already attract …

"Let us rise soon after supper and see this festival; there will be a gathering of young men, and we will have a good talk." - Plato's Republic, Book I In ancient Greek city states, The Agora was the center of artistic, philosophical, spiritual and political life. The literal meaning of the word is "gathering place" or "assembly". The purpose of this group is to provide a forum to freely discuss all kinds of interesting ideas. The format I would like to work towards is to have individuals presen …

Bibliophiles Anonymous is a book club that focuses on the "classics" and other great works of literary genius (as determined by us). The rules are simple: The first rule of book club is don't talk about garbage books at book club (garbage books include mass market, romance, fantasy, chick lit, etc.). Books are chosen by democratic vote from submissions by members in attendance at the general meeting. We always know what we're reading two months ahead of time. We meet the second last Friday of e …

This group is a relaxed, fun, and friendly atmosphere for couples who want to branch out with other couples with similar interests and desires. We are not a group for business networking/singles to find their soulmate/partners to seek other partners, please ensure you are focused on building trusting and lasting friendships. We enjoy learning from each other, going out for dinner and drinks, playing board games, going for walks, attending Edmonton events, such as the Fringe or Shakespeare in …

The Theatre Edmonton Project is an exciting new grassroots initiative that's working to accelerate and advance creative and artistic innovation across Edmonton's theatre community.

We're a group of martial artists that practice the fighting styles that were practiced in Europe during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. We focus primarily on German Longsword, medieval grappling, dagger and messer. We are a chapter of the Academy of European Swordsmanship, which was founded in 1995, and has been offering instruction in Western Martial Arts in Calgary since 2007.

This group is for anyone who has an interest in classical music. Whether you are an expert or a novice, and have a nascent interest in classical music or opera, this group is for you. Meet other Classical Music and Opera enthusiasts in Edmonton! Edmonton offers some interesting and diverse classical music venues. We’ll meet before and or after concerts for dinner, drinks, coffee, or dessert, and, for sure, discussion around our musical passion.

This group is for ladies of the diy mind, the magazine cutting vision board types, the wanna be do it alls-but not quite, the wine and tea drinking guzzlers that want to commit to making art + craft one day a month. Come with passion, and yearning, and creative genius. All ages welcome.

This group is for anyone wanting to sing, or anyone who finds themselves sitting at home with an instrument wishing to "jam" with other musicians but not knowing where to go to do so. This group gets together and does improv. All levels of experience are welcome. I will facilitate the improv and teach and guide at the same time. I want to help people express, breathe, be creative, and have fun in a supportive environment.

CreationSwaps is Food, artisan, crafts (to name a few) swapping. Swapping is an opportunity for everyone to showcase and share all the amazing things they make in their homes/lives. It's also a fun way to connect with people who share your love of handcrafted item's and expand your collections. Swaps are happening in cities all over the world, and Calgary is the perfect place for food swap events. Here's how it works: 1. Register. When you register, you become a swapper.  Let us know what you wi …