The purpose of this meet up group is to support Spoken Word/Poetry in Washington, DC. Come out and listen or come share your work! There are several venues in the "U" Street area that host "Open Mic" each week. We will Honor Gil Scott Heron, by hosting this Annual Poetry Festival. Please join us at Busboy's and Poets on Tuesday's and Wednesday's at 9PM. Our Annual event was held on August 27, 2009 at the Carter Barron. Our feature artist was Gil Scott-Heron. It was broadcast by WPFW - 89.3 FM, i …

African Diaspora Roots and Culture (www.about.me/Adrc) This is a diverse group that connects all people through the celebration and exploration of the culture and history of the Black African Diaspora. Diaspora (DI-'AS-PAR-A) n a. The breakup and scattering of people. b. People scattered far from their antral homelands. c. The place where these people live . Group Max Group Max = 150. We desire very active, participating and contributing member. We ask that you participate at least once every th …

The DCPP is open to all artistic, enlightened, vibrant entertaining individuals who respect and appreciate spoken word and poetry. Divisions If you have questions about the Open Mic series, Entertainment and Media Relations, please contact Jae October. If you have questions about the International Outreach, please email Rodrigo Mariscal Paredes. If you have questions about the Writer's Workshops and other educational programming, please email Michael Anthony Ingram If you have questions about co …

Sisters On The Move! (Who We Are) An organization created to be an outlet for women empowering women and where sisters from all walks of life unite! To create a unique Sisterhood that will foster a sense of community and family. To celebrate our differences and to discover our similarities, to help heal, uplift, support and to encourage each other through community awareness and friendship. We are very committed to enhancing our quality of life. Our Purpose: Sisters On The Move is an organiza …

Sisters On The Move! (Who We Are) An organization created to be an outlet for women empowering women and where sisters from all walks of life unite! To create a unique Sisterhood that will foster a sense of community and family. To celebrate our differences and to discover our similarities, to help heal, uplift, support and to encourage each other through community awareness and friendship. We are very committed to enhancing our quality of life. Our Purpose: Sisters On The Move is an organizat …

This is a group for poets with a love of language and well, poetry. For all who wish to share their passion for the art of words in an open setting. A metrical poetry inspired group, though all walks of poetry are welcome. We will be mostly in Manayunk for meetings, but as the group grows, more ideas and venues will come about.

Hidden River Arts produces and runs a variety of open mic/reading events where artists of many disciplines come together to perform, participate, show their work and network with others. There are live music activities, poetry readings, literary readings, performance art, workshop events, and visual arts activities. Please see www.hiddenriverarts.com on the "Live" page for information or write to debraleighscott@gmail.com for information about events, venues and participation. We encourage …

We are a professional group of 30 and overs who meet and greet to socialize, network and flirt. We enjoy travelling together, concerts, dinner, comedy and spoken work which can, sometimes, have an erotic undertone. Living life to the fullest and enjoying every tidbit along the way.

An opportunity to meetup and explore DC/MD area business after work. We will focus on happy hour events, open mic nights, charity events etc. Join us for a quick drink or dance the night away. I would love to check out unique ideas for happy hours , such as scavenger hunts , spa parties etc. This group is for singles, couples men or women just come and hang. Share your interests and let us try new and different ideas for happy hour. LETS SPICE IT UP>

Welcome all poetry, spoken word and those gifted with weaving words of love, passion and soul-stirring lyrics together that inspires all who have open minds to ready to listen. As a fan of this Meetup, and now organizer, I hope to carry on the good work and invoke a sense of community and togetherness just as our last organizer did with a true caring spirit. I ask for your patience as I plan our first evening together and update this Meetup's group page. The basic rules still apply, profanity-fr …

This gathering in a cool lounge setting of poetry enthusiasts (and anyone else who loves this music) progressive, upbeat people who love Inspirational, Devotional, Neo-Soul, the music genre that fuses contemporary R&B, 1970s style soul, jazz, and elements of alternative-hip hop, as well as Spoken Word. You are of African to Asian descent, European to Eskimo, Latino to Lebanese, and everything in between. While you chat with great people, listen to the recorded grooves of everyone from Nicois Mus …

This Meetup is for anyone who loves the art of poetry/spoken word and for those performers that would like to have their word heard.

THE I AM SHELLY BELL EXPERIENCE Welcome to the I Am Shelly Bell Experience. The fact that you landed on this page means you should become one of the "Bad Muthaflockers." It means you only flock to the most genuine, artsy, fun, confident building, inspiring experiences you can find! Who are we? We provide the community with meaningful interactions including poetry events, community causes, adventures, and group gatherings. We are dedicated to bridging the gaps between art and technology by findin …

The Urban Professional Network is a Social Media Boardroom that provides members in the Central Pennsylvania area a platform to promote events, products services and share other pertinent information. We are also dedicated to bringing Professionals together in quality venues for an entertaining experience of networking. http://www.theurbanprofessionalnetwork.com/

Berks Bards is a non-profit group active in the Greater Reading region since 1999. It promotes poetry as “living art” for ordinary people. Monthly poetry readings feature an invited poet and an open mic. They also host special poetry events for the Literary Festival in October and BardFest in April.

Moonstone Arts Center inspires audiences, stimulates dialogue, fosters understanding, and builds communities. Our Mentor and Mentored series presents intergenerational readings, other readings offer two featured poets followed by an open reading.

My name is Joseph Driscoll and I am an Activities & Volunteer Coordinator for Sunrise Senior Living in Pikesville. I am wanting start a monthly meeting of natural poets who would love to share there work on a monthly basis to seniors. This will be monthly which I think is great, we can discuss our poetry and read it allowed and maybe help some senoirs write also. The details are still in the works, but the good thing is it is a meet up for our talents.

In Swahili “tano akili” means “five senses,” which is exactly what I want my untraditional art and wellness studio to engage the moment you step through its colorful doorway. Here I have created a space where guests can find mind-body harmony in whatever way works best for you. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing massage, energizing yoga class, health and nutrition workshop, or a place to express yourselves creatively. I am passionate about healing, educating and given back.

The vision of the Arts Ministry is to dramatize words through movement, body language, sign language and facial expressions. It is the utilization of these techniques that we will offer professionalism of the art and ministry relevant to the needs of those we minister to. The purpose of the Arts Ministry is to bear witness of God’s salvation, love, forgiveness, deliverance and sustaining power. It is also our purpose to follow the mandate of serving the Lord with gladness and using our gifts and …

This is a group for anyone interested in sharing their poetry, hosting poetry parties, exchanging ideas, having poetry workshops, impromptu poetry jam sessions, or workshops for writers of any kind. Let's meet up to share, network, and bring poetry back to the forefront of the artistic world where it belongs. This is a collaborative, supportive environment, where egos are checked at the door of any event. Let's get together and enjoy food, wine, and some great poets!!!

The original name was going to be "The messy writer's group for the functionally nutty," but we don't all have to be messy, or nutty, or functional. We read, write and perform poetry. Sometimes it shoots, sometimes sits like dirt, sometimes resists like phlegm, or oozes, or sometimes it just rests above our heads- no matter. It's a product of "the great yellow rose in your brain" (that's Ginsberg). If you have ever said to yourself, after writing a whole bunch of words on a page, "Man I wish I c …

We're cultural gladiators--people who love getting out and about in Washington DC, and doing all The District has to offer! Make new friends and bring existing ones along as we have fun together while taking in: special events, lounges, concerts, open mics, festivals, museum exhibits, theatre performances, and more. Let's do DC!

This is a group for anyone interesting in writing : poetry,short stories,novels, thoughts, or anything that comes to your mind as well for those who enjoy reading and never had enough courage to start .This group is for those who write but never share there work with this world.This group will not judge your work but encourage you to dream some more ,to write some more.Mind is beautiful gift to waste.Lets get together all life experience architects and enjoy life long journey.

We are a multifaceted group of ethnically diverse lesbians who inspire others like ourselves. We are F.I.E.R.C.E = Fun, Intelligent, Respectful, Encouraging, Confident & Empowering! The mission for East Coast Lesbian Connection (ECLC) is to create life long friendships, acquaintances and socialize with a close-knit group of like minded women. ECLC allows "us" to be absolutely unapologetic of who "we" are. ECLC is open to lesbians of any shade. ALL shades are beautiful. We pledge to provide a SAF …