'All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages. --As You Like It, Act II  Amateur dramatics without any of the stress: we pick the parts we want, then read the plays out-loud. No need for costume, props, or silly accents; just normal people. Here, normal people get together, in a quiet location, to read Shakespeare's plays and make The Bard alive--not …

Camp Quest is a summer camp for children, focusing on nature, science, freethought and critical thinking.  The purpose of this Meetup is: • To provide quality camp, retreat and conference experiences based on a humanist philosophy. • To educate campers about the history and achievements of atheists, humanists and other dissenters throughout history. • To create a place for non-religious families and children to belong and promote a sense of community among them through the camp experience. • To …

… For a more detailed history, please see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightning_Scientific_Arnis Grandmaster Ybanez was also the first runner-up in the Second World Eskrima Kali Federation Championship (Super Lightweight Division) in 1992 and was national champion in both the Philippine’s National Kali-Eskrima Tournament and the Philippine Union of Martial Arts Arnis Tournament in 1991 and 1990 respectively. Both he and Grandmaster Lema were delegates to the Martial Arts Federation for World Peac …

Meet other local Indonesian Language speakers and students for dinner or an event. Practice your language skills and teach others. Discuss Indonesian culture, history and current events. Everyone is welcome regardless of language proficiency.

… ur commitment to freedom, encouraging the formation of transpartisan discussion groups and book clubs to help people learn more about the principles of liberty and freedom, establishing a speakers bureau and developing materials to educate people on history, civics, sound economics, and related fields, and ultimately to mobilize people into action to restore our Constitutional Republic.  Won’t you join us?  And if you have not already, please also join the national Campaign for Liberty: www.camp …

Organizing fashion photoshoots with theme and purpose in a group forum. Directing model movement on camera in a editorial style used in national fashion magazines.  Former New York photographer Jim Hadley with extensive history will direct photographers into seeing and capturing the simulation of naturalness with models. These meetups are definitely a learning and sharing experience. Join us and hopefully you are also willing to share as you learn more. "We are aspiring photographers, models, …

… To kick off the weekend, there is a theatre show celebrating the history of Jazz dance. The Jump Session Show is an incredible experience that is not to be missed. CAMP JITTERBUG FULL WEEKEND PASS Includes ALL workshops, lectures and dances - Jump Session Show sold separately $184 if you register and pay by April 1st  $199 if you register and pay by May 1st $214 if you register and pay after May 1st

  “In the long history of humankind...those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed.” -Charles Darwin What would happen if you started moving beyond your limiting beliefs and fears and opened up to whole new level of trust and creative flow? By applying the principles of improvisation using various games & interactivities, you will: * Experience an increase in your creative-flow * Boost your confidence & communication skills * Grow in your sense of purpose, …

… NT is filled with recipes and sidebars containing history, detailed explanations of why each traditional method was used,  interesting historical tidbits and a lot more.  It's fun and educational reading and a great way to get started.  As a general rule, any grass-fed, pastured, raw, fermented and organic items are great.  If you can't find these kinds of foods, don't worry.  We’re not a rigid group, and we know from personal experience that it can be difficult at first to find many of these no …

This class goes into the history of meditation. It’s geared toward informing participants on the basic concepts of meditation and the positive interaction between meditation and success in everyday life. Attendees also get a chance to practice meditation through a few short 5 minute meditation sessions. While the focus is on new meditators, experienced participants may benefit from learning a new and different meditation technique. The class is followed by a delicious vegetarian meal and refres …

This is a casual group for swedes, swede descendants, or people interested in Sweden and Swedish culture. 

Startup Spirits: Improving Your Startup One Drink At A Time! Startup Spirits is a community-driven event dedicated to connecting tech entrepreneurs with information, opportunities and most importantly....Distilled Beverages, aka: Spirits! Our Co-Organizer and Master of Whisky, Ari Shapiro, is one of 16 to have achieved the title Masters of Whisky in the United States. He educates bartenders, chefs, whisky enthusiasts (and those soon to be) on history, production, differences in style and how to …

Kabbalah is a tradition whose roots extend back to the most remote history of the earth. Although considered a Judeo-Christian mysticism by many, it has been influenced by every golden age in the evolution of the western world. Throughout it's venerable life span the Kabbalah has remained adaptable to contemporary thought and compatible with western lifestyles, earning it the title of "The Ancient Yoga of the West".

Why travel solo when you don’t need to? Our small groups cater to women who want to travel in a safe, fun and comfortable environment. Whether you’re married, divorced, single, or widowed, there’s a camaraderie that soon enfolds. You could compare it to taking a private tour among a group of friends…travel doesn’t get better than this! Our well-planned packaged tours offer a rich blend of spa, culinary, wine, art, history and cultural immersion. We believe that today’s woman wants to have a hand …

I really enjoy old things made of paper! For beginners, there are: postcards, old photographs, posters, sports and non sports cards, greeting cards, magazines, prints, ads, coupons, brochures, books, calendars, stamps, paper money, maps, newspapers, historical documents and much more! These fascinating items document our history and reveal wondrous things about us as individuals, as a nation, a civilization, and as human beings - in all our diversity and possibilities! And all of this has been i …

… We know deeply within our bellies that this is a critical time in history - we have awakened to the deep need for global healing.  We have stepped into the call of a more peaceful and powerful way of being, both within ourselves and within our communities.  We have answered to the powerful spirit within that we find cleansing, refreshing and that challenge’s us to our cores. We are a devoted, and inspired circle of spiritual womyn who weave the web within the Sistahood in the beauty way.  We do …