We are a group of amateur musicians who are playing in an orchestra for the first time in YEARS! We played an instrument as children, and are starting up again. We are retired, and are looking for an opportunity to play music. We think we have no talent and don't want to audition for anything, but we actually FIT IN at the Really Terrible Orchestra of Westchester! We just started an instrument and want to play with others and have fun. OR we are professional musicians but want to play ANOTHER in …

Okay!... for all you present and future amateur astronomy buffs.... URBAN STARGAZING HAS COME TO BROOKLYN. Let's get together for nights of viewing the night skies through state of the art telescopes and opportunities for cosmological conversations on all levels. Our meet-ups will be centered around monthly stargazing parties already underway for the last few years at several locations in Brooklyn. You don't need to own any astronomy equipment to participate because it will be held in conj …

… Our mission is to promote cake decorating and sugar art to professional and serious amateur cake artists, and to give exposure to up and coming cake designers. Whether you are a beginner cake decorator or a seasoned professional; if you are really serious about perfecting your cake decorating and sugar art skills, the NYC Decorators Meetup is for you! Why not join the fun? Sweet Regards, Dina, Organizer "It's all about cake, cupcakes, and cookies!"   Follow our Blogs: NYC Cake Decorators     - …

… Both professionals and amateurs are welcome. Those new to the options world are also welcome. Please, note that the mailing list is open to all members and I encourage you to use it. The purpose of the mailing list is to ask options related questions and to discuss options trading strategies, education, and so on.  

… Beginners or Professionals, Trained or Amateurs, if you have the fire in you - JOIN IKSG. Break down some performance inhibitions, tune yourself to karaoke and perfect your singing in a no-pressure setting at our events. Polish your individual style; enhance your performance to bring out the BEST in you. You want to start your own group? IKSG will train you from start to finish and support you to SUCCESS. 

The mission of the Camerata New York Meetup group is to connect people who are interested in seeing classical music thrive in the New York tri-state region. Whether you are a veteran performer, aspiring amateur, a long-time listener or a newcomer to the pleasures of classical music, we hope that you will join us for future networking events and performances. This Meetup Group is named for the orchestra that I co-founded.  The goal of Camerata-NY, the orchestra, is to promote the most talented yo …

Amateurs to Pros. Beginners to Experts... Everybody with an interest in taking pictures is welcome! Questions about technique? Just Ask! Interested in a certain camera? Just Ask! Confused about something? Just Ask! Can you give help to someone, answer someone else's question? Give Back!

so we're not pros, but we like to take NYC street photos etc. our friends like our pics, we think they're good. would like to meet with others to enjoy taking pics, sharing pics and seeing where we can go further with our hobby. start in January '12.   Overwhelmed with member requests!55 people signed up. was hoping for a manageable group of 10. sorry to cut off any newbies. perhaps we should have several groups on the 30 intermittently changeable.. this is very informal meeting in public spaces …

The OPEN MUSIC CIRCLE  ("CIRCLE" or "Circle") is a gathering place for acoustic improv musicians, vocalists and dancers and others, and an opportunity for all to create together. The CIRCLE has met regularly since 2004. Musicians, singers and dancers of all backgrounds and traditions and others are invited to explore new territory, expand their skills, and deepen their performance abilities. We meet in weekly in two New York City locations on alternate Sundays for a total of four times each mont …

This group was created for beginner photographers from PhotoManhattan to post their next meetings and photo exhibitions and other events.

Physics and Astronomy lectures, events, and discussions! We find things that are happening all over New York City which relate to it and get going to them! We are sponsored and supported by the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York. Our primary meetup events are at the Columbia University public talks, the Kaufmann Lectures given by the AAA, stargazing events by the AAA and public events at the American Museum of Natural History. We'll also go do special events around the neighborhood and …

• The International Music Photographers Lounge is an ONLINE meeting place for photographers that shoot concerts & music events, amateur to professional and those with an interest or passion for music photography, around the globe. Musicians, people who put on shows, lighting techs and just general photo lovers are welcome as well. • Share your concert shots in our photo galleries, add comments & critique images, offer advice on shooting shows in our message boards and discuss anything else relat …

At Apartment Therapy we've always felt that the web's greatest asset was in creating community and that it should mirrored offline as well. Inspired by Scott Heiferman's NY Tech Meetup, which we've been going to lately, we've started a NY Design Meetup for product and furniture designers, architects, entrepreneurs, students and hackers. Our goal is to provide a unique, efficient and entertaining forum for designers - both professional and amateur - to offer solutions to our biggest problems and …

Meet other lovers of the arts! We will be attending films, theater readings, book clubs and exploring the role of arts in ethical living. There will be many events each month to choose from. Some regular events each month will include:   1. Ethics in Film- films are chosen for their ethical issues and a short discussion follows.   2. Ethics and the Theater- These are readings that include both professional and amateur actors and directors- a wine and cheese reception starts the evening and the p …

:Request: Digital Photography Workshop is looking to expand the diversity of its workshop by incorporating Models in the events. On that note we are opening our membership to recruit professional or amateur models and Make-up artists to join this group for its upcoming event.  This will definitely help those looking to build their portfolio. ================================================= This Meetup will be educational. We'll discuss: –Classical techniques for taking better photographs. …

… A grassroots movement in amateur sports! If you don't see a meetup for a sports or a game you want to play then all you have to do is create your own. Our group depends on your participation so please stay active in creating and RSVPing to meetups.    Also please fill out the profile question so we can see which sports/activities you are interested in playing.   Meet new people. Create a pick-up game. Come play.