Hello -  WELCOME TO THE GROUP!! The intent and goal of this meetup is to nurture musical ability and talent and gain more theoretical and practical experience, and play out.  We go to open mics and have shows  periodically with other meetup groups and on some Sundays a jam/rehearsal to jam or rehearse for performances.  Music is a powerful force for good in the world. Lets get together and JAM!!!  See list of standard songs in the Music Jam Lists This group is for musicians and aspiring musician …

Stories. They are the natural format of human thought and the natural expression of human language. Join us for workshops, open mics, featured performances and story slams. Formerly the Cambridge storytellers group, now organized by massmouth.com. Meet other storytellers and all those who enjoy the art of telling and listening to stories. We use no props, no notes, no costumes or music. Not poetry either, unless it is original and tells a story. Not a rant but a beginning, middle and end. There …

The Freedom Trail Band is an amateur concert and marching band serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered communities of the greater Boston area. Our most visible performances are as a marching band at gay pride parades throughout New England. In the fall, winter, and early spring, we perform for the public and for local community groups. We'd love to have new band members! If you play an instrument (even if its been many years) come join us for a rehearsal! We also love to have non-m …

The Fat Tuesday Blues Jam is made up of a growing community of serious hobbyist musicians and one simple concept: musical camaraderie. Our aim is to make jamming fun again by providing you with everything you need to simply focus on playing: A state-of-the-art, professional performance space Gear: guitar and bass amps, drums, a piano and a professional PA system (just bring your instrument) A house band comprised of patient, supportive and experienced professional musicians A regular schedul …

CABARET: A form, or place, of entertainment featuring comedy, song, dance, and theatre, distinguished mainly by the performance venue: a restaurant or nightclub with a stage for performances and the audience sitting at tables (often dining or drinking) watching the performance, as introduced by a master of ceremonies or emcee. We are a group of singers, musicians, songwriters, and performers who have a love of Cabaret! Please join us at events held all over the Boston and surrounding areas. Lear …

Do you love to write songs but wish you had people to experiment or collaborate with? Maybe you need help with lyrics or melody? Maybe you want to explore your voice? Come join our group and let's start writing and singing! All the best, Gary

Important Note on Recruitment period: MWC opens its membership biannually for the months of January and June. You may contact us to join the waiting list outside of these periods, and you will be contacted once membership opens again. Current Status: Closed Until June Hello and welcome to the Metrowest Writer's Circle, a writer's group establish in May of 2010 based in Framingham, Massachusetts and dedicated to supporting aspiring novelists, short fiction writers, and poets through disciplined c …

Are you creative, love sharing ideas and play well with others? This is the group for you! Here is an opportunity to join in with other passionate individuals to explore the world of ideas, self-expression, creativity and experimentation. Perfect for professional and amateur creatives of all types (performers, graphic artists, writers, singers/songwriters, comedians, musicians, film makers, dancers....you get the idea!) as well as educators/experts/authors, thought leaders, and those of us that …

Merrimack Valley Chorus is an award-winning women's a cappella chorus. We love to sing, perform, and have fun, and we're always looking for new members. Joining involves an audition process and does not require reading music. Looking for a challenge? Come visit us after 7 pm on any Thursday at the Wilmington Arts Council Building, 219 Middlesex St (Rt 62), Wilmington, MA.

"First Thursday" Open Mic Nights @ Starbucks are a great way to get performing experience in front of a supportive and appreciative audience. Open Mic Nights occur the first Thursday of the month at the Starbucks in downtown Winchester (Main Street location). We welcome performers, families and friends for this lively emceed, coffee house-style event. Individual or small duo/trio performances are encouraged, but we welcome all ages, all instruments, and all types of music. Hosted by guitarist/so …

I'm starting an independent acting group, to create a team of people who share the passion of acting and performing, we will share responsibilities and everyone will have an equal part and importance. It would be experimental in nature, covers multiple genres and can involve different setups and like musical numbers, interconnected pieces or interchangeable sketches, reoccurring characters, we would meet often and develop new material so we can do a show once every month or month and a half, eve …

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 …

Our missions statement reads: “We will celebrate the rich tradition of drum corps and the nautical history of the seacoast through performing arts programs that educate and entertain, while creating an enriching experience for both our members and audiences.” We have created this meetup group to help connect drum corps alumni from the area and rally support.  If you have ever marched in drum corps, or have friends, relatives, etc that are musicians or color guard now, help us spread the word so …

As I write this (30 May 2012), we're heading into summer, when everyone is planning vacations and otherwise looking for ways to relax and, especially, to have a good time.  What better way to have a great time than to listen to live music, dance, and meet new people? We have amazing musicians here in Cambridge and Somerville who play at terrific venues like Johnny D's, Atwood's Tavern, The Cantab, Ryles, Club Passim, The Burren, Toad, The Lizard Lounge, The Plough & Stars, Precinct, RADIO, Sally …

Drumming cleanses the soul, organizes the mind, coordinates movements of the body, and just feels good! Mamadou Diop is from Senegal, West Africa. He has performed with some of the biggest named musicians in his country, and he KNOWS music and rhythm. It is his joy to teach what he has learned, bringing the rhythms of not just Senegal, but all of West Africa to whoever wants to learn them. Join this group if you are a drummer, want to be a drummer, or are just curious what African drumming is al …

Do you have a passion for singing and live in the Metrowest area looking for a group to sing and socialize with? Are you a 20-something/30-something person who just really likes jazz, Motown, gospel, and pop (or are willing to try something new)? We are too--join us! “In The Mood” is a dynamic up-and-coming group with an emphasis on singing for fun in a relaxed and friendly environment. Requirements are enthusiasm and a love of singing! (Prior singing experience is recommended but no auditions a …

Sonnets To Orpheus I, 3 by R. M. Rilke translated by H. Landman A god can do it. How do you expect a man to squeeze on through the lyre and follow? His mind is torn. Where heartways intersect, you won't find any temple to Apollo. True singing, as you teach it, isn't wanting, not wooing anything that can be won; no, Singing's Being. For the god, not daunting. But when are we? And when will he then turn into our being all the Earth and Stars? It isn't that you love, child, even if the …

Founded in 2004, A3D (African Development through Drum and Dance) started with a group of friends who traveled to Senegal, West Africa on a two week journey that forever changed their lives. After experiencing the sights and sounds of Africa, it became clear that many of the things we take for granted, most of the people there either never had or need more of, but will likely not be able to achieve without help from outside. Some of those things include medicines, school computers, and much mo …

SEMU (South End Meet UP) CRAFT (Creative Recreational Artistic Foodie Technical) Wizards group is a chance for professionals, amateurs, patrons and anyone who is involved with or passionate about the Creative Economy (CE)  in the in the Boston area, to talk shop and exchange stories, ideas and information. It is hard enough for professionals in other fields in this economy to ply their trade, but for the pros in CE, it is even more brutal out there. Why be alone? Why not be part of a gang.... or …

Center “Makor” acts as community center providing free space and technical assistance with organizing cultural events to numerous local Russian, Jewish and Israeli groups and organizations who also participate in the development of programs for “Makor”. Those groups and organizations previously were not able to secure a place of their own for cultural and social events and programming. The Center is offering a plethora of new cultural opportunities and educational offerings affecting nearly ever …

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