Hail and well met, seeker of Faires! For many medieval-fantasy enthusiasts, a visit to a renaissance faire is the result of a convergence of an interest in history and mythology, a personal creative spark, and the drive to bring the vision of the imagination to life. But the faire season seems to flash by, and we find ourselves anxiously awaiting the bud of spring green to herald in the next adventuring season for our inner hero/heroine. But the adventure need not fade with the fall of the las …

We are a living history group dedicated to the golden age of piracy. We aim for historical accuracey, but we aim for fun first and foremost.

Meet with other local beer drinkers to discuss (and experience) the intricate delights of this favorite social lubricant! As I'm sure you've gathered, we're a bunch of beer lovers (not beer snobs) that get together to appreciate the world's greatest social lubricant, beer! We're passionate about the culture and history, and taste, of beers worldwide - and invite those who share or have a special expertise (such as home brewing) to offer their services at one of our meetup events. We aim to educa …

Do you enjoy photography and want to meet fellow photographers near you? Would you like to participate in photography outings to some of New England's most interesting spots? Join the crew from NewEnglandOddities.com and explore all New England has to offer. Photograph natural and man-made oddities, cemeteries, and fascinating locations while hunting legends and discovering history with the group. Founded in January of 2009, The New England Oddities Photography Meetup is the original Western M …

Hmm...a new book or a new friend? Why not both? Come meet new people and discuss a new book every month in The Capital Region Avid Reader Meet-Up Group. (We are aiming for a 20-30s age range but everyone is welcome! )

WELCOME! A casual, social group with an orientation toward; Art, History, Science, Culture, and Outdoor Activities. The activities of the group will always try to include an aerobic component, of varying levels, of at least 1 hour. This group is meant to get you out, stretch your legs, meet new people, and see new things! Hopefully we will all meet new friends! While the Group name references Albany, everyone is welcome (and encouraged) to join!

Greetings! KEPRI is dedicated to research and preservation of New England's stone chambers. For decades these ancient buildings have baffled historians on their origin, defying conventional anthropological belief. Though many theories have been formulated, ranging from Colonial root cellars to ancient Celtic monuments, little has been done to actually uncover the truth. This being the case, these archaeological enigmas have been passed off as nothing more than root cellars built by farmers and a …

A small group to attend chamber music concerts, and have dinner at a restaurant before evening concerts and after afternoon concerts. (Typically, a modest $15-$20 meal in the town where the concert is.) Mainly, the group is intended for people who normally subscribe to or occasionally attend the Music In Deerfield (@Smith), Music at Amherst --Chamber,  Chamber Music at Wistariahurst, and/or other local faculty recital (e.g. UMASS) concerts alone or in a small group, and wish to add on the experi …

Enjoy a book club that not only reads great books but is social, warm, and enjoys area restaurants, eating at other people's houses, and having fun meeting others! -- Come Join & Enjoy the BEST ALL ROUND BOOK CLUB IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY (BASED ON PARTICIPATION PER MEMBER) *  Accepting new Readers to the Club * Join today! The Danbury Area Book Club is a bit Social; Eating at a casual restaurant, cafe, or at a member's home, as well as a traditional book club where we read relatively current, liter …

The Friday Field Group a mix of amateur and professional plant lovers devoted to the natural history and identification of plants. We use Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide and other keys to identify plants at various sites around the Capital District. We also include a few trips that delve into other aspects of natural history. The trips do not have an official leader or sign-up but if you have questions call the contact listed for that trip. All trips begin at 5:30 PM and end at dusk. If severe weathe …

The plan and Idea of this group is to gather singles and active people from the greater Danbury are to discover Danbury and surrounding area. Sometimes there are great places that we miss and could be right under our noses. This group would start off with some promoted ideas and destinations but soon after I would make it a more democratic decision of location with an urge to try and get out of the norm. I believe that is you have a group of good people then there will always be a good time. So …

BASE BALL and HISTORY coming together for one great experience! For all of you out there who love like or have an interest in baseball we would like to introduce you to base ball! (Yes there is a difference) Come out to play and or watch base ball played as it was originally intended to be played. We play by the rules of 1860’s and that is sometimes called “Civil War Era Base Ball” or “Victorian Era Base Ball”. We are looking to add more players of any skill level or history buffs who would like …

Ready to embark on a reading adventure? Beginning with a biography of our country's first President, together we'll read the biography of each of our 44 Presidents. While we're at it, lets get together and meet some new friends, share our observations and consume tasty treats from the area's finest! This not meant to be an intensely scholarly pursuit, rather a casual journey.  Maybe we can augment our reading with movies and even travel.  Let's see what develops. Check our "Pages" section for th …

Citizens of Nova Roma and others with an interest in the culture and history of Ancient Rome can use this group to share information about Roman events already happening in or near Connecticut, as well as to plan our own events.

Ballet Arts of CNY is committed to teaching classical ballet in its purest form, while still adapting to the ever changing and evolving dance world. With the recent resurgence in dance popularity with dance reality shows on television and dance related movies in the theaters, the general public has had the opportunity to hear and see over and over again the important role that a strong base in classical technique has in all genres of dance. At Ballet Arts we utilize the Royal Academy of Dance sy …

This is a general discussion group for people who are interested in current events and want to talk about and analyze the issues of the day with like minded people. The meetings will focus on the current book selection as the basis for a broader discussion.  If you haven’t read the book but want to participate in the discussion, you are welcome to come. Many of the leading intellectuals, politicians, journalists and media personalities have written books. Some have been written with a goal to ex …

This TOPS Chapter is open to the general public (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)  The main focus of this chapter is for MEN and WOMEN who are Post-Op Weight Loss Surgery Recipients, Past the Honeymoon Period. If you are a Veteran Weight Loss Surgery Patient who is struggling to maintain your weight loss or have watched the poinds creep up and feel devastated, alone,  with no place to turn . Then this your way back HOME This is open to any procedure ( RNY, Lap-band or Sleeve etc.), any length of time o …

WELCOME AS A MEBER OF TRAVEL4FUN! ARE YOU LOOKING FOR NEW AND UNIQUE FUN TRIPS? Would you like an adventure in your life, you'll NEVER forget? Then join TRAVEL4FUN for FUN..EXCITEMENT..ADVENTURE!! All trips include (where required): Deluxe motorcoach transportation, Accommodations, Most meals, Sight-seeing, Attractions, Shows,music, videos on bus, Step-on guide.Looking ahead to 2013: August 7-12, FRANKENMUTH, MICHIGAN POLKA FESTIVAL/ October 21-25, BOB HOPE USO SHOW, VIRGINIA BEACH. Our list is …

"For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them." (Matthew 18:20) Welcome to Catholic In Real Life, the place for 30s and 40s practicing Roman Catholics living in Upper Westchester County (Peekskill, Cortlandt, Mohegan Lake, Shrub Oak, Yorktown) and Putnam County (Garrison, Putnam Valley, Mahopac) in New York. We've started this group to answer the need for a faith-based local community group because we haven’t found an established group that’s geared toward us. We (the 3 …

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

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

Wyomanock Center was conceived to promote the ethos of sustainable living and environmental education. It will become a venue where people can learn about topics within the realm of sustainability, natural history and creative arts. This can be accomplished in many ways such as workshops, discussion groups, film screenings, camps and performance. Topics could include renewable energy, natural building, health and healing, primitive skills, nature study, to name a few.

Calling all creatives in Western Connecticut! This is a group for anyone who loves visual, performing, literary arts, music, theatre, dance, poetry, history, culture, etc. All skills and areas of interests are welcome. We select an eclectic mix of arts and cultural events happening in Northern Fairfield County to Meetup! We try to mix it up to peak everyone's interest. Come out and meet other creatives to network, build partnerships, collaborations, create. Come on get inspired! Coordinated by t …

We are a group of volunteers who are trying to raise funds for items needed for new programs that will be offered by Museum Village. Museum Village is a living history Museum whose mission is to explore, preserve and interpret 19th century life in Orange County, NY. It is the groups goal to hold fundraising events in the community which are fun and beneficial to both the Museum and the donor.