Philadelphia’s Erotic Literary Salon, Unique in the English-Speaking World, Two Featured Presenters- Award Winning Published Author Tamara Oakman and Experimental Violinist Gloria Justen with Greg Habiby, Along with Salon Erotic Readings from Attendees. Tuesday, September 21. Monday, August 30 , 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Susana Mayer, Ph.D., Salonnière 215-840-5830 email: contact@TheEroticSalon.com - reserve a time slot to read at Salon (5 min max) www.TheEroticLiterarySalon.com - d …

Meet with a wide variety of new media artists, designers, , programmers, social media consultants, writers, audio/video engineers and theorists. Gather and discuss the the latest on the information revolution!

The Philadelphia Women's Filmmaking Collective is a group supports the endeavors of female filmmakers at any stage of the development of their career. Our goal is to create an environment that nurtures and cultivates the needs of its members by offering opportunities for networking and educational resources. We hope that this support will lead us to reach our goal of creating inspiring films together.

The Philadelphia Science Fiction Society is a non-profi 501(c)3 organization whose purpose is to promote, discuss, celebrate and educate people about Science Fiction and Fantasy in all its forms. PSFS meets monthly, usually at International House, located at 3701 Chestnut St. Each meeting features a guest speaker from some area of the SF or Fantasy field, such as writers, editors, artists, publishers, etc. Our past guests include such well-known writers as Peter Beagle, L.A. Banks, Michael Swan …

A meetup designed to bring professionals and creative artist together . Our mission is to help preserve Philadelphia's rich jazz tradition and music history ! Every Thursday @ The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts. Admission is free with a complimentary buffet and a showcase of the best Jazz , Latin and Soul Artist the city has to offer . The Clef Club is located 738 S Broad St corner of Fitzwater ( Avenue of the Arts)

I am a nutritionist and writer based in Philadelphia. I discovered I was gluten intolerant 3 years ago right before I started graduate school in nutrition. Luckily, I had access to medical, nutritional and social resources that helped me tremendously. I hope to pass on these resources and create a community in the Greater Philadelphia area that provides support, education and social resources to individuals who follow the gluten-free diet for whatever reason. If you follow the diet or have fri …

Between us, my two partners and I have more than 40 years experience in the music business. We want to assist musicians move their careers forward by sharing with them a better way to:  sell their music downloads,  save money buying gear,  promote themselves on social networks,  showcase their music and and also earn residual income. Musicians, Managers, Booking Agents, really anyone with interest in the business of music should come out and investigate this group.

We are a group of Content Strategy Practitioners in Philadelphia, who aim to exchange knowledge and expand understanding of the discipline of Content Strategy. We aim to maintain a roughly monthly schedule of events for collaborative learning and talks with leaders in the discipline from the Philadelphia region and beyond. We have also been collaborating with other local groups interested in User Experience, SEO, and other related topics. Please join the conversation! Philadelphia's practitioner …

Meetup with other local professionals who are interested in the Online News Association (ONA). Gather with writers, editors, photographers, producers, technologists and all with an interest in the production of news for digital presentation. For more information or to become a member, check out http://www.journalists.org

This group is for those who love fantasy, supernatural and paranormal romance. Some of my favorites are Anne Rice, Charlaine Harris, Karen Moning, J.R. Ward. We will read and discuss a different novel. We can also discuss lore, legend and non-fiction as well. Our bookclub meetings  are informal and all opinions on the books we choose are welcome. At the end of each meetup, we'll decide what to read next.

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of the Digital Age. The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship. Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere,  with  a great idea and a burning desire to succeed,  to make it big, and,  in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time. HP, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo,  eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook and many, many, many other iconic companies all started with just …

The purpose of the Writers Group is bringing like-minded people together and share a passion for writing scripts and screenplays. If you have an idea for TV or a movie and want to write, this is for you. Even if you haven't finished the first draft, come talk about story development, characters, dialogue, structure, and scenes. We believe writers need to be around people who "get them" for support and inspiration. The Writers Groups offers feedback, discusses writing habits (what works and what …

So, our summer class is underway (and full). If you're new to the group, feel free to stick around for announcements about future classes. I'm planning to run another, similar class in the fall, assuming there's enough interest. More details to come. Classes will be held in South Philadelphia, and capped at 10 participants, on a first-come, first-served basis. Each week we'll critique each others' work, talk about various craft issues (like point of view, story structure, etc.), all with an eye …

Welcome to #ArtsTechPhilly We aim to connect innovators in the field of arts, culture, and technology. Our meet-ups are designed to explore the ways in which social media and technology can help bring arts and culture to the masses. "Democratizing" the arts has been a long-standing goal in the art world, and no medium makes it more feasible than the web. The purpose of this meet-up is to bring together those working at the intersection of arts and technology to share ideas, strategies, successes …

A fun and light-hearted social writer's group for women. We are primarily women of color but all are welcomed. We meet in various spots in Philly where we eat, chat, bring our own bottles (in some cases), write, share and develop our storytelling styles. A constant flow of encouragement is in the air as we inspire one another to continue reaching writing goals.

All culturally active couples and singles are invited to join. Have you been to The Kimmel Center in Philadelphia? Let's start with experiencing The Philadelphila Orchestra and the Philly Pops ... we will expand based on interest expressed. Come make new friends. Let's feed our passion with travel and cruises, too ...

OpenCrit.org is a critique group for artists in and around the Philadelphia region. Its mission is to provide a formal structure for artists to meet, and discuss their work and ideas. Critiques will be held on a regular basis, at members' studios, on a rotational basis. It is our belief that artist's should be involved with each other and each others work, as it develops, not just at the final show. Also, artists should constantly be expanding their circle beyond their comfortable group of long …

Purpose: Our meetup format is a social mixer. Cocktails and casual conversation. Meet like-minded, like-hearted people in the South Jersey (Greater Philadelphia) area. Expand your professional network, find out who is doing what to better the community, inspire others to get involved with your social initiatives or simply share ideas and brainstorm. Its an open forum for strong minds with big hearts. Who should join: Thought Leaders, Social Entrepreneurs, Non-Profit Professionals, Envelope Push …

http://www.cipherprime.com/devnight Do you make games or do anything related to the creation of games? Ever wanted to make a game of your own? Come to Dev Night, a once-a-week throwdown for game developers in Philly! We talk games, play games, make games, compete, collaborate, and share. Dev Night is a creative time for creative people in a creative space. Programmers, artists, designers, writers, students, hobbyists, full-time devs, board game-makers, and enthusiasts are all welcome! Time: Thu …

RSVP to get a nametag. This is important, because people without nametags aren't even really people. There, I said it. ******** HackerNest is a grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit movement dedicated to uniting local tech communities globally. We do this by cramming lots of very smart people into a room and providing free beer - rescuing them from the isolation of basements, offices, and the plight of code tunnel vision. Our friendly, relaxed, and inclusive Tech Socials provide a casual, unprete …

This is a group for those who are interested in meeting and networking with fellow actors in the tri-state area. Our meetups will consist of acting workshops, casting calls, happy hours, networking events, etc. Most of all, we are here to support each other and to have fun while doing so.