We believe art is a reflection of life and by engaging in cinematic art we are able to learn more about what specific films are telling us about the human condition. We are a very diverse group who gets together once a month to watch a film (somewhere in between a Hollywood Blockbuster and Indie Art House), then discuss it afterwards. We look for plot, theme, character development, screenwriting, cinematography, and use these things are starting points for discussion. If you enjoy watching movie …

This Group is primarily made up of screenwriters who have recieved coaching and explored 'The Visual Mindscape of the Screenplay" with Bill Boyle and are interested in continuing to work with like minded writers. The group is also open to a limited number of interested guests at each meeting. The various topics of discussion will include the visual mindscape, story ideas, plot lines, dialogue, narrative pacing, character development as well as legal, business and marketing issues that are rele …

Join us as we investigate strange new places and people in the city of fallen angels! Usually involving Free Food, Free Drinks, and Free Admission. These are what we strive to find.  Read on for further details... Welcome Social Detectives and Sub-Culture Investigators! This is an "Advanced Professional Grade" MeetUp group where we strive to connect outside of MeetUp to MeetUp with others who have never heard of MeetUp... From Urban Vampires to Uber-Hollywood wannabes to Underground Swingers, we …

I love all kinds of books, but especially Science Fiction and Fantasy. When I finish a really good book, I love to be able to discuss some of the ideas the author introduced, check my understanding of some of the plot twists and character development, and generally just say how much I liked or hated the book. If you would also like to discuss new books, ideas and authors with SF&F fans, this group is for you! Join us each month for a new book, decided by poll.

A long-time practitioner of insight meditation (known as “vipassana” in the Buddhist tradition), James Tobin, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist by training, has found in his study of Buddhism and the “Dharma” a range of significant ideas regarding psychological and spiritual identity that have considerable applicability to contemporary love relationships. Buddhist concepts such as attachment, the conditioned mind, impermanence, “anata” (emptiness; no self), discernment, and liberation constitute co …

Imagine taking the #1 Fear, Public Speaking, and making it your Number 1 Asset. Executives and entrepreneurs will learn how to use the stage as an income generating tool for their product, service or charity. I’ll show you with an easy to use template how you can create raving fans, increase your income and spend more time with your family. Go from zero to hero with Confidence, Character and Charisma.

THE ORANGE COUNTY HIKING CLUB for kids, dogs, & family A 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit serving our community "Reconnecting our community with nature!" Welcome hiking kids, dogs, & family, From SUKI REED, OC Hiking Club president & OC Register columnist, www.OC-Hiking.com. Reconnect with nature: Outdoor discovery and urban exploration for toddlers to teens including; walks, hiking, backpacking, camping, picnics, play days, museum days, dog walks, kayaking, and more... Trips, Travel, & Hikes …

Do you want to become a better public speaker? Do you want to gain confidence and the courage to lead? You have come to the right place! The Contrarians Toastmasters club offers a fun and supportive environment to develop your speaking and leadership skills. However, we are no ordinary Toastmasters club. The Contrarians motto is "No Topic is Taboo" and we encourage everyone to speak about sex, politics, religion or whatever else is on your mind. As you can see from our meeting themes, we do not …

Our finishing school provides workshops and training for those in the performing arts - specifically burlesque, cabaret, and circus performers. The training we provide focuses on movement, comportment, character development, and the refinement of an individual performer's acts or numbers. This group is designed for performers that are looking for a way to improve their craft without signing up for overpriced or extended classes. Everything is taught "a la carte". It's been my experience that a l …

Understanding Love through Modern Movies "Cinema is an ocean. Some float on the surface. Others dive for pearls." Are you a film lover and a fan of human relationships? I've created this Meetup group so single friends can enjoy a relaxing movie and talk about its beauty and underlying message. Each movie will be shown in a private home theater equipped with a large plasma screen and surround sound stereo. Initially, I'll choose films about love and romance, which may or may not have stereotypica …

ACTORS JOURNEY LAB PROGRAM for Actors, Artists and Speakers The Actors Journey Lab developed out of a passion for acting, directing and empowering actors to be bold and authentic. It developed further out of a deeper understanding of how our emotions play the main role in our overall well being as well as in our ability to reach our highest creative potential. And reversely, how negative emotions, when suppressed, over time can turn into emotional or physical blocks, such as self-sabotage, numbn …

SUBJECT: PUBLIC ISSUE ABOUT SOME EVIL CULT LEADERS UNDER THE BUDDHIST ROBE SEX AND CORRUPTION THREAT OF KARMA VS TRUE DHARMA CHAN, AND LAW TO SUE FOR FRAUD! THIS IS MY PUBLIC FORUM AND I WELCOME ANYONE'S ARGUMENT. THIS MEETUP WILL LEAD YOU TO THE TRUTH ABOUT BUDDHISM AND CORRECT YOUR MISUNDERSTANDING ABOUT KARMA, CHAN, AMITA, REBIRTH, EMPTINESS,  CAUSE AND ,EFFECT ! PUBLIC ISSUE WORLDWIDE! SINCE THIS IS MY DEBATE FORUM, ANY MEMBER CAN MODIFY THIS ESSAY. WE WILL DISCUSS WITH LOGICS! IF YOU SU …

DESIGN: TO BUILD. TO SHARE INDIVIDUAL PASSIONS WITH OTHERS, THROUGH ENLIGHTENMENT. SIMPLY TEACH OTHERS ‘HOW TO’: ‘HOW TO’ PLAY LACROSSE ‘HOW TO’ SIGN LANGUAGE ‘HOW TO’ TAP DANCE 'HOW TO' EASE YOUR MIND ‘HOW TO’..... .... PASS IT ON AND PAY IT FORWARD! SHARE YOUR ENERGY SHARE YOUR CREATION SHARE IT WITH THE WORLD & JOIN THE MOVEMENT TOWARDS A MORE ONGOING FULFILLED LIFE. WE ARE ALL CREATORS OF OUR JOURNEY... SHARE A PEACE OF YOU WITH THE WORLD: HEART,  MIND, BODY, HEART AND SOUL IN PERFE …

Be YourSelf What greater character could we aspire to play than our highest Selves? Acting and theater arose from spiritual and religious ceremonies around the world. Although theater exercises have been used in psychology for over a century, these practices have not “returned to their source”–spirituality–for the benefit of spiritual evolutionaries. Modern acting techniques, tracing their roots to Constantin Stanislavski, and improv techniques, such as those developed by Viola Spolin, are well …