The Dallas Pen Club was founded over 25 years ago. This Meetup group is a recent effort by the club to spread the word about the club (and show) to other pen collectors and aficionados in the DFW area. Our club events include: An annual pen show in September (Sept. 21 & 22, 2012) where writing instruments may be displayed, traded, bought or sold by collectors or dealers. Formal club meetings at 7PM on the first Wednesday of the months of February, April, June, August, and December. An informal …

***WEEKLY GROUP*** is successful only if those attending participate. PLEASE RSVP EVERY WEEK. If you have a story to tell, a poem to recite, some spoken word to be heard, this is the group for you.  This weekly show is about the art of the written and spoken word.  It allows you to find your voice and let your creative freak flag fly. No experience necessary.  All welcome. Each week you will hear a new story, a poem or spoken word piece from various people like yourself who are writers, poets, a …

I decided to join a book club due to a personal love of books, studying fiction, and always listening to others opinions of fiction to better learn from their perspective. Having taken many hours in Creative Writing and English in college from many published authors I feel I have a great vision of what makes a great atmosphere for learning and discussion in Fiction. The purpose is that of open discussion on short stories and novels most likely at the start being 20-21st American writers but I am …

Education • Networking • Encouragement • Advocacy The Dallas Songwriters is a non-profit 501 C3 organization. Our monthly meetings are the second Tuesday Workshop at the Center for Community Cooperation, First Monday SongSwap Workshop at Half Price Books in Dallas, third Monday Songswap Workshop at Tino's in Plano, third Thursday Open Mic at Dunn Brothers Coffee in Addison, and first Tuesday showcase at the Balcony Club in Lakewood. MISSION STATEMENT We exist to enhance thel personal growth and …

As a Certified Expressive Arts Practitioner, I would like to offer my knowledge and experience to local professionals that are already trained and serving in helping occupations. We live in a changing world where people are accustomed to the fast pace of life and don’t have time or the inclination to process feelings as they arise. Instead, these feelings become buried under a mountain of addictions and other distractions. It is true, this pattern of behavior has always existed but it seems more …

There are two ways to go about publishing: conventional and self-publishing. For those who are not interested in the former, this group will give direction and support in writing, designing, publishing and promoting your books. It's a new era, and self-published books are coming into their own. Let's get together and help one another on the road to success. We will have meetings where you can meet other business professionals. Come hang out with us -- you'll learn something new and meet some gr …

Meet with others in your local area who love creative expression and want to use it to bring balance to their lives. We will explore various forms of art and writing to learn how to create the life we have always wanted. Combining visual Art with written Expression makes a powerful statement of who we are and it helps to bridge the gap between the right and left brains. We'll experience actual art techniques such as, Visual Journaling and Touch Drawing along with Guided Imagery for increasing c …

The Bible Study meets every Wednesday at 7PM, lasts about an hour with light refreshments.  The purpose of this Meetup is to help Christians understand the Christian faith from Bible teachings, the Ancient Church Documents, Writings of the Church Fathers, and the Articles of Faith.  I hope to see you soon, I am sure you will enjoy the study. Rev Black

Blessings to you!  It is an honor that you are here. I welcome you from my heart. A sacred space is created to explore and experience pure, loving and high vibe energies for connecting you to your Higher Heart, your truest Self. Connect with other blissful beings on the path of spiritual unfoldment. What we do for our Self, we do for all others. Be in Joy!  Live from your Heart! Bliss consciousness is upon us! God is a circle whose center is everywhere and whose circumference is nowhere. Namast …

DANG! is in need of a Co-organizer! ***************************************************************************************************************************************** HISTORY The Dallas Artists Networking Group Meetup (a.ka. dang!) was created by a husband and wife team of artists in September 2007. Nick and Natalie Hutchings established a monthly social for artists to come together to hang out, chat, collaborate and share information about exhibitions and calls-to-artists. After Nick …

The Dallas Designers Group is focused specifically playtesting unpublished, unpolished, and prototype board/card games. Have a great game idea and need to get a variety of feedback? This is the place! The DDG is an open, friendly place for designers to test their work while trying others! Since group meetings are primarily attended by designers who want to test their games, we balance being a host and being a tester with a concept called Playtest Points. Each time you playtest someone's game …

This group was created to provide TSFA members, ConDFW fans, and attendees more times to meet outside of the convention, to sustain the community that has been built up during the convention over the years. What would you like to see, attend, do? Please let me know!

I know as a Massage Therapist that we carry our stress within our bodies affecting us physically. After taking The Artist's Way workshop it really helped me to destress and connect with others. The Artist's Way is about decluttering your mind, spirit, and home. It is about remembering the artist within that we were all born with. We will not be painting, drawing or writing during class but if that is your passion or hidden talent then we encourage you to do so. Julia Cameron wrote the book 20 ye …

Want to learn to take professional pictures of your baby and family? Come join us! My name is Billie Jean and I have eight years of studio photography experience. I have literally photographed 1,000s of families and have taught dozens of photographers to work successfully with babies, toddlers and groups of children. I love to share my knowledge and experience with others who want to learn to take beautiful pictures, themselves. These classes are great for moms and dads who want to be their own …

The Campbell Conversations group discusses the writings of Joseph Campbell, an American teacher and philosopher best known for his work in the field of comparative mythology. The group mets on the first Sunday of each month from 6-8pm. If you are interested in attending, please email programs@dallasuu.org so we can include you in future email notifications and updates.? Also you may contact Doug at crazyhorse@guiling.com

Muslim Manga is here to: - Promote the understanding of Islam through Manga - Promote a more accurate perspective medium of Muslims as being good and peaceful. - Help teach young Muslims Islamic Lessons and teach Muslim youth lessons in Islamic Teachings

Mac Pro-neurs Assemble!!! Assemble!!! 1st: THIS GROUP IS ONLY, I REPEAT, ONLY FOR APPLE USERS. 2nd: If you for some odd reason feel that this rule doesn't apply to you, i encourage you to reconsider such thoughts. For if you attempt to join one of our Exclusive pro-neur events you will be kindly asked to come back when you have a computer we can respect. All of our trainings, tools, apple mastermind meetings as well as workshops will be focusing on how to use our apple products effectively with …

This is a group for anyone who enjoy art at its purest potential. Music, poetry, song, dance, painting, comedy, motivational speaking, and the list goes on. If you love to inspire or need to be inspired Inkwell Poetry Slam is the perfect place. We create a family like atmosphere because we are a family. We welcome you with welcome arms. Inkwell Poetry Slam, "This Might Leave A Stain."