The purpose of this meetup group is to work towards the founding of a libertarian fellowship in the NE Austin and Round Rock Area. This fellowship will help meet some of the social and religious needs of those attending. This is a covenantal and noncreedal organization. We covenant around free will, individualism, and discord (recognizing the growth that comes from active disagreement). What does Religion mean. It comes from the Latin "religare" meaning to rebind. Libertarian means advoca …

A unique, by invitation only, highly social group comprised  of, and for male/female couples and single gals (sorry- no single guys) that enjoy a flirtatious, often vintage-inspired lifestyle; meeting in the downtown area weekly to semi-monthly for cocktails, dinner, people-watching & live music at various “stiletto-friendly” establishments in and around Austin. We are a small group of girlfriends and their significant others, and friends-of-friends (ad infinitum- some are on this site & others …

This is a simple form of meditation. It entails the full relaxation of the body, and bringing one awareness to the body itself. It is about being aware, and letting everything be as it is. This is a group for those who are interested in deepening their meditation practice. We'll sit for 40 minutes together, followed by a discussion, drawing from the wisdom of contemporary spiritual teachers. Staying curious and alive while reaching for the edges, gently, we'll walk the walk together... True Natu …

We are a group of artists committed to Figure Drawing and Painting and the Modeling Arts, but within the context of a casual and fun pub environment.

The Austin Yoga Meditation Group is founded for the purpose and goal of bringing every person to enlightenment. We come to this point by practicing meditation daily and understanding our position and function in this world.  Once our intelligence has become purified, by meditation, we can gradually begin to see this world for what it is and how to live in it peacefully and truly satisfied. Mantra meditation is the practice of focusing ones attention on sound vibration.  "Man" means mind, and "Tr …

Overview Most of the time, WriteByNight is hard at work providing customized writers' services to novices and professionals alike. But on select days and times, we draw the shades, turn off our ringers and open our doors to writers on the prowl for a quiet, comfy haven where they can write, read, collaborate or just kick back and dream. We’ve got a library, writing prompts, coffee and free Wi-Fi. What more could a writer ask for? Objective Write Here allows you to carve out much-needed writing …

We're a group of moms living in the Austin area looking for Catholic fellowship. Through our meetups, we hope to develop strong relationships that will draw us closer to Christ through the gifts of his holy Church and the unique shared experience of motherhood. Our meetups will include simple get togethers at coffee shops and parks, reading groups, prayer groups, and of course, the all important play groups. Groups will meet regularly so that members can get to know one another and make sche …

Like good actors, writers that draw on their emotional experiences often create the most compelling works. This creative non-fiction group is meant for people who have written fiction in the past and want to try their hand at personal essays or others ways of putting more of themselves into their writing, or writers like me who have focused on traditional non-fiction topics such as How To articles and want to add more color to their pieces. The focus will be on the craft of creative non-fiction …

Austin Urban Sketchers was formed as a way for artists to get together and draw our city. This group was inspired by Urban Sketchers.org, an international organization that gathers people to draw and tell the visual stories they observe on location. Artists of all levels are welcomed in the group. The group is organized by artist/instructor Laurie Mann of LZM Studio and I am available during our drawing sessions to teach, give tips and help beginners. It is my intention that we all grow and lear …

You'll want to invite 2 or 3 of your girlfriends to this fun and empowering event each month! Enjoy the experience of . . . playing with powerful, consciously driven, fun, inspiring, bright, women, who meet monthly to connect, mastermind, enjoy success principles and transform their lives and businesses in miraculous ways! Join us and experience the powerful Mastermind principles and how this process can lead to transformational success in business, wealth, health, and personal fulfillment. Who …

Take painting or drawing lessons on a flexible schedule. 1-3pm on most Saturdays at Hobby Lobby Northwest. $15 per two hour lesson/class. Learn watercolor, oil, acrylic or pencil drawing. Everyone is on their own self paced course. For more information: http://www.marketingdesignsolutions.net/artlessons/ Instructor has over 17 years art instruction experience. Fine arts degrees U.T. Austin. Over 30 years painting/drawing experience. Go to Photos on the menu and view the student's and instructors …

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Art Therapy Austin offers workshops and Open Studios for the community. These workshops are geared for people who want to bring creativity back into their lives.

Sketchbomb Austin is an open invitation to local artists of all skill levels and ages to come and hang out, sketch and share your art. We meet once a month at the Spiderhouse Cafe and the evening is a mix of sketching timed themes, "Show and Yell" -where we'll get a chance to check out eachother's work and finally, a free sketching period at the end of the night. All styles are welcome too, comic art, cartoon, anime, illustration... whatever you enjoy and want to get better at! We kick things …

Come out and celebrate Being Badass with other Ambassadors of Badass each month at this new Austin mixer hostessed by Betty Jean Bell (BeingBadass.com & TheCenteredStartup.com). Life is too short and amazing to be trapped in a prison of your own creation. The game has changed and it is more possible than ever to make a great living while still having plenty of time to do intensely epic things with your life. This is what I call: Being Badass. Location independence, the income you want, a beauti …

Welcome My name is Alex Bohrer This meetup is a series of small group workshops in a smoke/drug/alcohol free environment for musicians of all styles and levels who desire growth and improvement of their overall musicianship. My original Meetup group "Build Your Jazz Standards Repertoire" has been drawing a great deal of positive response but has also started redirecting a great deal toward jazz theory due to high interest in that area. To avoid alienating those who signed up for the original pur …

Welcome to the Austin Chapter of eWomenNetwork, Inc., a widely recognized Premier Women's Business Network in North America, with a dynamic and diversified culture that celebrates the brilliance of women entrepreneurs, business owners and corporate professionals. Are you seeking a networking group with high calibre business women truly interested in connecting with you to help build each other's businesses by sharing resources - influential connections, game-changing insights, legendary advice, …

The Austin Swing Syndicate holds one of the longest running and best attended weekly swing dances in the country. Since 1999 our Thursday night dance at the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs (or as we call it, The Fed) consistently draws 200-300 people each week. The Austin Swing Syndicate is a non-profit, all-ages organization devoted to the care and growth of the Austin swing and Lindy Hop dance community. Austin is blessed to have one of the largest, best, and friendliest swing dance communit …

This group is for artists working in painting - oil and acrylic (watercolor welcome). We will meet to share ideas, constructively critique one another's works, and to paint! We'll scout locations to organize plein air sessions, cityscape and landscape, and organize studio sessions for still life. I believe that you make the most progress as an artist when you share the creative experience with other skilled artists. See ya soon!