This Meetup Group is for dancers, students, instructors, musicians and fans of all styles of belly dancing, including Raqs Sharqi, Oriental Dance, Tribal Dance, Middle Eastern Dance. We also welcome dancers and fans of Flamenco. This group can be used for sharing information about shows and performances, classes and workshops, and learning about costumes and props, styles, music, venues and more! We also post information about drum circles, middle eastern music and musicians, African dance, Indi …

Hey guys, welcome to the new screenwriting group in town. We're in our infancy but we're gonna gear up fast. Though you see my name over there in the left hand corner, you should know this is Mario's baby. If meetup could give me a way to do it he would be titled co-organizer not assistant. This was his idea and he's the perfect guy to run it. He believes in this group and he's working hard to get it done. If you have an interest in or are currently pursuing your screenwriting career, you won't …

As yoga continues to spread its wings in America, a component of the ancient tradition is emerging as part of the new spiritual music movement. It is called Kirtan, which means "people coming together to be in the presence of God”. A Kirtan is a group gathering where sacred mantras are sung in a call and response style. This group promotes Kirtan, Devotional Chanting and Bhakti Yoga events in Houston. This group is for people who love Kirtan or for anyone who is curious about it. Those who haven …

Real artists really can be well-fed, literally and figuratively, on lots of levels. The Well-fed Artist Meetup group intends to subvert the idea that artists have to starve, to suffer for their art. Artists can and do live rich, full lives. How? What does it take? How can they provide nourishment for themselves and one another? Hosted by coach and fiber artist Gika Rector, this Meetup group explores what it takes individually and as a community to be well-fed.

What our organization wants are members who are passionate, success driven, respectful, loyal, active and dedicated aspiring models, actors, photographers, make up artists and all stylists in the art of modeling photography ( fashion, commercial, print, kids to preteens, beauty & glamour, athletic, sports, petite, portraiture and more... ). The purpose of this group is to learn, help, share, to develop our skills and provide more opportunities... Beginners, amateurs, novices, enthusiasts, semi-p …

Jazz in the City is a group for local jazz aficionados, which introduces you to the finest musicians performing at some of the most elegant venues this city has to offer. The group’s organizers, In Touch Entertainment, manage, book and produce both established and up-and-coming recording artists, so we have our finger on the pulse of the jazz scene!We started this group because we want to share our passion for jazz with other fans. However, the group is not exclusively for jazz connoisse …

Since 2005, we continue hosted Unique and Variety of Photography Photo Shoot Style workshop for many to grow and network with each other. We work with ages 5 to 85. Our speciality is Event Photography for schools, Marketing Photography and hosting Texas Photo Shoot Workshops. Join not only Marc and Robin Binder, at one of their inspirational workshops in photography, but learn to take your photography to the next level from one of the 12 Mentor and Instructors that share their knowledge while ha …

CONSIDER JOINING US IF... You are ABSOLUTELY passionate about savoring the culture of other people and in turn love to share yours, because you yourself have a lot to offer culturally, perhaps you recently migrated to the US or were born here but have a strong connection to some cultural identity or not. Your iPod is a testament to your love of all things foreign, as you have music in every language on earth, you listen to the World Music hour on Putumayo, know who Cesaria Evora, Habib Koité, Ye …

If you have the desire to draw, this may be the perfect place to start. Keeping an artist journal can be a fun and relaxing way for novices and experienced artists to record the world. Using different mediums, draw things you see (sleeping pets, travel scenes, trees and plants, people, food, architecture, etc.). All you need is a pencil and paper. Basic drawing exercises will get past the fear of the white paper. Adine Rotman is a professional fine artist. She teaches private watercolor lessons …

This group is for guys who want to increase their chances meeting and dating attractive people that they deserve. We differ from the other groups in this field in that we have an extremely diverse group of people and our members are extremely open to everyone. We are not about bullsh*t, hype and marketing and we won't tell you that you can get every girl  that you want. We are all about teaching people to maximize their potential and give themselves the best chance possible to get what they want …

I started this group to bring opportunities to the Katy, TX area for photographers, models, MUA's and hairstylists to work together and be part of interesting, unique and creative photo shoots. These opportunites will allow everyone involved to expand their portfolios, network and meet people in the area who share our passion for the craft. We welcome all levels of experience and work with everyone to the best of our abilities to take great pictures and have a good time. I have two goals for thi …

Why start this group? To give all musicians, from beginners to professionals, who want to jam (that is, play along with other musicians on-the-spot without rehearsing ahead of time) an outlet to explore their musicianship potential along with others. Our Purpose? To educate members of this group on how to jam-out via weekly/monthly meetings. Our meetings will be designed to give as many people as possible an opportunity to improvise with other musicians across a wide variety of genres. I am p …

MUIR FINE ART GALLERY INVITES YOU TO OUR OPENING EVENT @ CITYCENTRE HOUSTON Featuring :   Kendall Perkins and Jim Hudek Thursday, October 4, 2012 6:30pm - 9:30pm We invite you to join us for ..... MUIR FINE ART GALLERY'S Opening and first exhibition at CITYCENTRE Houston! Australian artist Kendall Perkins will be featuring her breathtaking florals and her Red Garter Club Series. Jim Hudek, from Houston, will introduce his Contemporary Mixed Media series. ABOUT KENDALL PERKINS Kendall P …

You're invited Who: Crafty & creative folk of Sugar Land; all sorts! What: Craftymorning & Coffee When: Every first Saturday of the month @ 9:30am - ? Where: Sugar Land, Town Center, Starbucks. Why: For a delightful meeting of crafters & artist. Includes: networking, DIY tutorials & fun. Bring your bright ideas and current projects to share. This is an excellent way for creative people of Sugar Land to come together and be represented as a united art presence in our great city. We will be …

Model Lounge is a networking group for those in the fashion and model industry - Including experts and professionals within the field of visual and performing arts. Our goal is to provide a forum where we can meet, share ideas and learn from one another. Join Model Lounge to connect with people that shares your passion and can serve a purpose for your advantage.

We are a social group of artists, animators, and engineers formed to support the 3D/CG community of Houston. We gather once a month to network, share our work and discuss technical issues in animation and computer modeling . In other words we like to hang out at restaurants and bars to talk about 3D stuff. The subject that binds us together is 3d modeling and animation. What we do with our models and animations varies greatly from creating games, multi-media, film, and architecture. What we lear …

Vibha is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization that was founded in 1991 with a vision to ensure that every underprivileged child attains his or her right to education, health and opportunity. We're the Houston Action Center (HAC) of Vibha - a group of energetic and enthusiastic people from all walks of life, brought together by a strong belief that we can positively impact the future of India - even from halfway across the world. Our action center, founded in early 2006, has been successfu …

This group is open to anyone interested in the Houston Music scene. If you are looking to get out and enjoy the company of independent music artists, producers, song writers, audio engineers, deejays, and other production aspects then come mix and mingle with us. This group allows you the opportunity to network with others in the industry.

Our mission is to have fun in the company of like minded people, to encourage creativity, to teach ART and learn from each other, to sip wine, to dance the Argentine TANGO (with or without a rose) TO ENJOY , SAVOR, AND EXPRESS ! THE ARTIST WITHIN

We are a group of diverse professionals who strive to help each other grow our respective businesses through network marketing. Every week's structured meeting enables us to really get to know each other, and what everybody's needs are, and true relationships for business and friendship are formed and maintained. We keep competition amongst our members to a minimum by allowing only one professional per profession (one Accountant, one Chiropractor, one Printer,etc) but all are welcome to visit. …

Roll Call--- Are you a boutique owner, fashion designer, jewelry maker, blogger, model, photographer, craft maker, fashionista, magazine owner, model agency, fashion shopper, make-up artist, stylist or hair-stylist? Does your job consist of fashion? Marketing for fashion? Do you love fashion? Do you love to shop for the latest trends in fashion? Do you just love to shop period? Would you like to be a part of a 1-stop shop source for future events? Do you have an eye for fashion? Do you sell cand …

Is there something not 'right' here?? Are you one the 13%-ers???? And this has NOTHING to do with politics or ideologies!!! Do you know what Leonardo da Vinci, Mozart, and Oprah Winfrey had in common? What about Benjamin Franklin, Douglas Adams, and Natalie Cole? Don’t forget Jimi Hendrix, or Thomas Jefferson, or Pablo Picasso, either! You got it, like four out of five of our last United States presidents, they all share left handedness!! Sometimes it’s frustrating living in someone else’s world …

Make Art or Die is an intentional sacred space for artists in the Houston area to engage with creativity as a sacred, generative calling. MAOD is open to all who wish to explore what it means to experience God in and through our artistic and/or creative capacities. Although new to Meetup.com, Make Art or Die has been meeting on a regular basis since November 2010.

Have you ever picked up an instructional book or video and thought, I'd like to try that? Or spent way too much time reading about good technique and little time actually putting it into practice?  If so, this group is for you! Our focus will be to go out and practice the skills we need to become better photographers. If you have participated in a group shoot and felt a little lost, unsure of what to do, these meetups will help you to develop your skills so that you have a toolkit to use the nex …

Let's make some funny videos and post them online. Hello, my name is Wes and I'm looking to put some like minded people together to produce short comical videos to post online. My role in this would be that of the organizer/creative director. A Lorne Michaels type figure, if you will, who leads with an iron fist and has final say in what goes out online in our name. I may have to crush your dreams at some point but you want that person to be me because I will crush your dreams in the kindest and …

Houston Fashion Industry Entrepreneurs is a group consisting of Models, MakeUp Artist, Hair Stylist, Fashion Stylist, Fashion Designers, and Photographers looking to network and mingle. At every event we provide an opportunity for Houston leading Fashion Industry professionals to exchange information, book gigs, collaborate with other artist, etc.  Our group meets once a month,and network amongst each other, while presenting portfolio's or any representation of your craft.   Something you can ga …

Artists and Crafters looking to showcase and sell their work. Here is a great opportunity. Art Dwellers is hosting a Spring Arts Market, April 13th, 2013 at Stevenson Park, Friendswood. There will be artists, live entertainment, food, and a children's make and take area. You can register online at www.artdwellers.com

We explore, allow, and cultivate emotional intimacy by becoming more conscious of our experiences while with each other. Through games and practices lead by skilled facilitators, we develop deeper levels of presence and appreciation for our own lives, as well as the mutual impact we have on one another. The result is an ongoing exploration of ever more conscious community. Dancers, artists, physicians, and scientists, our community members come from all walks of life. What we share in common is …