Ever combined the Web, Second Life, World of Warcraft, Google Earth, Nintendo, Xbox Kinect, Facebook, Moore's Law and the unfolding human experience into a single thought (which, perhaps, you then Twittered over your iPhone)? Working on an art or web or game or virtual world project? Have an avatar? Are an avatar? Think video games can save the world or that the world is already a video game? (Or think that's the worst thing you've ever heard?) Does Snow Crash ring any bells even if you're way t …

Meet other local tea lovers! Talk about tea culture from history, poetry, cooking and everything about life and share brews from around the world!

Our 2009-2010 series will focus on Food and Faith. Over the course of the next 8 months (October 2009 to May 2010), we will delve into how faith interprets and addresses the many issues surrounding food and water: from nutrition and hunger, access to food, to food and water security. We hope that you can join us for this exciting new series. ========================================== What's faith got to do with it? Everything! 95% of the world's population associates with one or another spiritua …

Did you know it was native son Washington Irving who first dubbed New York City “Gotham”, a century before a certain superhero and his crime-ridden hometown were even thought of? Yes, Gotham is our city, our hometown, whether by birth or adoption! So let’s see the sites that make Gotham aka New York City so unique in the world. We go to exhibits and concerts at museums and unusual venues in the city, some famous, like the Metropolitan Museum, and others a little more off the beaten track, like t …

Esther DeCew A Performance Arts , Instructor & Choreographer currently based in New York City .Born and raised in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, Half Malay Bugis Javanese and Borneo Sabah . Esther has devoted her life to dance was naturally drawn to mixing art forms to express who she is through performance and teaching.She was trained in the art of dance from the heart of her traditional culture.When Esther migrated to New York she looking for new inspiration , she formed a group of students who now pr …

Italian cinema is mostly known for its Neo-Realism period (embodied in the masterpieces by Vittorio De Sica) and the brilliant films of Federico Fellini. Yet, Italian Cinema is so much more. Since the beginning of the history of film, Italian Cinema has continually introduced innovative directors and talented actors, screenwriters, composers, set designers, and costume designers to the world. The Cine-Club: 79 Years of Italian Film (1930-2009) allows participants to discover cinematic gems and c …

Following the tradition of Gurdjieff, Ouspensky and Collin, The Academy of European Arts and Culture comprised of group of people dedicated to the awakening of the inner higher self: the soul. Founded by the late Irish Philosopher, Mervyn Brady, the academy taught hundreds of people the basic fundamentals of a deeper understanding of one’s interior world. Based upon the work of philosophers, artists, mystics, theologians and scientists throughout the centuries, each has left a legacy that offe …

SPIRITUAL LESSONS FOR THE HEART In life and school, we are taught algebra, science, how to play sports, how to write a business plan, but when it comes to knowledge of the heart, we are left to experiment in the world without the tools to understand our hearts and those of others. We watch our parents, our society and television, and we only become more confused, traumatized and withdrawn emotionally. This is not knowledge – this is a role that we are trying to fit into and become. But it is …

See and experience first hand, the inner workings, of the worlds most exciting Food Scene while you cook, taste, tour and work side by side with the people that make it happen. Meet top New York Chefs, feast on the most enticing foods at legendary restaurants and shops, for once in a lifetime experiences, you’ll never forget. Discover the life, pulse and culture of New York's Food Scene as we take you on and off the beaten path, to explore the inner working of the city's rich and proud culinary …

Every Thursday we get together at Pane e Vino, a local Bar/Restaurant in Cobble Hill for a night of Argentine Tango. There is live tango music by the trio Importango (Machiko Ozawa, violin; Octavio Brunetti, piano; Adam Tully, guitar).  Regulars hang out at the Bar and Lounge, and couples and small groups have dinner or just a glass of wine. It's not a milonga (dance event) but dancers come by every week to enjoy the atmosphere and listen to the music they love. Inevitably one or two couples get …

This group is for all who wish to increase their understanding and appreciation of lgbt history and culture. We’ll be attending gallery exhibits, lectures and talks, films, plays, and readings. All are welcome to join us in celebrating the lgbt community in a stress-free, no-pressure environment. "We have a history, and we have to know it." --Larry Kramer ( A Conversation With... Larry Kramer & Lady Bunny http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dQ-i6ckul0 ) "This world is never finished, and the histo …

Congratulations! Yes, you did find a treasure! If you are reading this, we know one one thing for sure - we have something in common. Let's explore... Doesn't matter if you happen to be an entrepreneur, manager, recent graduate, attorney, physician, fashion rebel, CFA, CPA, MBA, yoga teacher, a monk or whatever as long as you have the fire in you to make a difference to the community around you. The power of this group will be behind you. Read further to find out... This group is designed to o …

The mission of “THE NEW YORK FAME” is to provide a dynamic event that will feature high-end fashion lines while infusing musical performances from today’s hottest artists. The exhibition will canvas exceptional & innovative works of art that will highlight the creativity, viability and vitality of NY. "THE NEW YORK FAME" is a unique opportunity to reach an affluent, trendsetting and fashion-conscious market segment via a one-of-a-kind branding and marketing platform. The event will feature fine …

Our mission is to prevent and ultimately end forced labor and sexual exploitation of men, women, and children. We raise awareness in communities through hosting educational events and speaking engagements. We collaborate with government agencies and non-governmental organizations to establish acceptable preventive measures, identify victims, expose traffickers and users, and promote slave-free practices. We provide funding for programs that support survivors of human trafficking through medical …

It's all about the L-O-V-E.... This group promotes a love for the straight-ahead, be-bop style that was born in the early to mid-20th century. Join us & help move this beautiful, "distinctively American art form" into the 21st Century by performing the material &/or showing love for those who do. With this meetup group, I aim to promote my own performances & those of other straight-ahead jazz musical artists. Some of them are here in NYC; some are on the other side of the world. Some I've work …

NYCC (New York Culture Club) is a social and educational cultural studies organization. Essentially we are a combination book club / cultural immersion group. Our goal is to embrace and appreciate the diversity of our world, and the people within it, while engaging in a social and entertaining experience that take us around globe via the city of New York. PLEASE FOLLOW US: http://www.facebook.com/NYCultureClub https://twitter.com/nycultureclub HOW IT WORKS: Every quarter we choose a country or c …

THE RENSAISSANCE WORKSHOP & ARTIST SALON is open to those interested in learning to draw & paint, and to learn the History, Science, Philosophy & Metaphysics of Art. The workshop takes place in the studio of artist and instructor Raúl-Santiago Sebazco in Chelsea, New York. The workshop follows the centuries old tradition of the education of emerging artists in the working studio of a professional artist. It is inspired by the artist’s workshops of Renaissance Europe. These workshops existed, and …

Calling everyone from Sunnyside/Woodside/Long Island City/Astoria/Forest Hills and beyond! What makes ! Sunnyside/Woodside/Long Island City/Astoria/Forest Hills Great neighborhood in the best city on the planet? The history, style, attitude, and diversity . . . sure, all of that is great. But the restaurants and local food establishments which have helped shape the cultural fabric of local neighborhoods . . . The places where the locals go . . . Well that my friends, is gold. Join me to experien …

This meetup is for History Buffs. We generally meet  in Manhattan every third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 for a dutch treat dinner followed by a short history talk (limited to one half hour) and lively discussion. Members of the group are encouraged to volunteer to give the talks on their favorite subjects in history.

Whether you want to learn to whip out a mean program in C++ or ruminate over the stalwarts of world history socially - this is a meetup for people interested in life-long learning of the academic sort! We will use Open Course Ware (OCW) from the major universities to follow. Every month or couple of months, we will pick out a topic and interested learners can join the meetings to track progress. Great, eh? :)

Pelican Wine is an informal wine club in New York who meet regularly for wine tastings, dinners and other events. We like to think of ourselves as a new generation of wine drinker, one whose motivation is for enjoying wine with friends, without pompous ceremony or show off wine stories. We are from all over the World, each with a different perception of wine and together we aim to break through the misconceptions and learn about how brilliant wine is. There is a shared enthusiasm for getting sli …

Congratulations! Yes, you did find a treasure! If you are reading this, we know one one thing for sure - we have something in common. Let's explore... Doesn't matter if you happen to be an entrepreneur, manager, recent graduate, attorney, physician, fashion rebel, CFA, CPA, MBA, yoga teacher, a monk or whatever as long as you have the fire in you to make a difference to the community around you. The power of this group will be behind you. Read further to find out... This group is designed to o …

We are the Greater New York Independent Publishers Association (“GNYIPA”), a small, select professional level group of people involve with book publishing, writing, book design, book promotion, and self publishing. Our published works comprise a wide range of subjects and genres, including: non-fiction, fiction, self-help, history, LGBT literature, art, photography, playwrights, memoirs, children’s books, and other genres. You do not need to be a published author to join GNYIPA, but you need to …

NY Career Meetup connects job seekers with Managers and Employers who make hiring decisions through its events.The group connects job seekers and Recruiters, Hiring managers and Employers and gives them a chance to know about employment opportunities and gather information about companies/ individuals who are currently hiring for both part time and full time positions. The group gives job seekers best opportunity to make connections face to face with Managers and Employers.NY Career Meetup and …

Does it seem that our modern society has fallen out of step with our long held traditions and social mores? The Center for the Restoration of Ma'at seeks to reconnect us with the ancient wisdom of Egypt (Kemet). Activities include monthly museum tours, college-level courses (in-person and online), lectures/workshops, and annual study tours to Egypt and other international locations. The Center also produces the weekly television show, Kemetic Legacy Today. The Center is directed by Jabari Osaze. …

Kinding Sindaw (www.kindingsindaw.org) is a cultural performance troupe that has been in existence for over 20 years and is currently a resident artist group at La Mama E.T.C. Our mission is to educate and enlighten communities about the complex history and cultures of the indigenous peoples of the Philippines. Through the use of an artistic medium, which preserves the cultural heritage of the indigenous peoples from these regions, we seek to explore universal issues of the value of oral history …

This is a group for anyone interested in finding out why "free will" is the ultimate in nonsense and insanity. The NO FREE WILL meetup will be a discussion group that will help spread all the reasons why free will is impossible and how a society based on the no free will model can be and will be a much better society and world to live in.

This is a group for lesbians who had professional careers in the 1960's-1980's when the choice was to have a career or have a family and we chose careers. Many of us had to stay in the closet to succeed in business but we made that sacrifice to crack the glass ceiling in business. Unlike many of our sisters we operated in the male dominated corporate world and waited much longer to come out professionally or lived dual lives. We did not marry and have children. We worked. Today many of us are 60 …