"I merely took the energy it takes to pout and wrote some blues." --- Duke Ellington Jazz and blues fans of all ages and stages (rookie to veteran listener/performer) are welcome to this Meetup group devoted to seeking out and attending great jazz and blues concerts throughout the National Capital Region. We attend a range of venues and events, from pricey to free, mostly in and around downtown DC, with occasional forays into the ‘burbs. If you love jazz and blues, but would prefer to enjoy it …

I'm starting this group of Professional, Classy, Stylist Ladies 45 and over to meet one another. Who would enjoy meeting new professional women that would enjoy Laurel, MD and it surrounding areas.  There are many places to go for bunch, dinner and have a glass of wine in Laurel, MD why not meet another inspiring Classy Lady that just might like to go out just not along all the time. This is an upcoming area Ladies we need to see that we enjoy Laurel too.  Lets get some jazz nights, handdancing …

Hi, my name is Robert Hitz, and I am a pianist, teacher and composer with a tremendous love and respect for the role of improvisation in my musical life, and a desire to meet, share and explore the world of piano improv and composition with other pianists of all levels and styles. If you are interested in improvisation and composition, (free, jazz - anything!) and wish to share with other pianists who enjoy and aspire to creating music through improvisation join me in this wonderful art form! Op …

For those who love to play Salsa Music (or other latin music: jazz, bachata, merengue).   For beginner, intermediate and even advanced/accomplished. (We always can benefit from those who are ahead of us and certainly appreciate direction.)   Playing together for fun and to advance your skills. All instruments and vocals are welcomed and needed.   Also a way to network to find live bands/orchestras in the area and to enjoy them together.  This is not a group for individuals who do not play an ins …

… We participate in various activities, such as dinner, movies, karaoke, comedy clubs, brunch, Meet and Greets, Happy Hour, Jazz events, day trips, cruises. Trust me, when I tell you the possibilities are endless. We are not limited to just travel, because "WE" do it ALL. Come on out and join  "US" for a fabulous time. You will be glad that you did!! Gotta LUV them GROWN FOLKS

Classical music is like a box of chocolate. Not every composer or piece is for everyone. So dive in, sample a few and you may just find a new way to relax. Many people think of classical music as an acquired taste. We "acquire" tastes for all kinds of music without realising it such as country, pop, raggea,and jazz but most people considers classical music difficult to appreciate. It is really quite a diverse field of music and there is a wide variety of classical styles. Meet other Classical …

Looking for a place to play? You've come to the right group. We welcome pianists of all ages, styles, and skill levels to join us for fun events of (mostly) solo piano. For more information, see the about page.

… Our Purpose: Sisters On The Move is an organization of phenomenal women coming together as sisters, Whether it's to chat, reflect, on the dance floor, over cocktails, dinner, a book discussion, Sisters night out,a game of spades, Jazz Sunday Brunch, a poetry reading, going to the Gun range, Game Night, bowling, skating, go karting, golfing, snow tubing, jewelry making, yoga, belly dancing, comedy club, a day trip, having a massage, attending church,headed to a movie, celebrating a birthday o …

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… She also pursues the arts in general: theater, music (Jazz, Rock, Blues Opera, etc.), and galleries as well as antiqueing/flea marketing, the beach, reading (personal and Book Club), traveling including day and weekend adventures, taking art/craft workshops, indie and "good"movies, Jane Austen, cooking, etc. She and other other women friends regularily do many of these activities together and are always open to new people joining in. If interested, please write me a bit about yourself: need …

We encourage adult musicians, especially pianists, to join. Beginners to advanced. Play a classical, blues, jazz or your own composition in a relaxed setting. Encourage members to play with other members, i.e., piano four hands or combinations of other instruments. We wish to reintroduce the practice of Hausmusik, house music, that is, music played by non-professionals or by professionals just for the fun of it. We admire professional musicians a great deal, but feel that music is far too imp …

Join us for a fabulous evening of food, fun, and fellowship on the eve of the Inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America. A nice, affordable event!!! *Tickets $40 in Advance www.paypal.com to brendarobinsonyates@comcast.net (no tickets sold at door) *Buffet Dinner (Southern) *Special Presentation *DJ (R&B, HipHop, Jazz) *Door Prizes *Black Tie Optional *BYOB

… b; reading, crafts, arts, drawing, sketching, painting, chat, museums, explore, daytime, weeknight; week night, weeknighters, weekdays, morning, afternoon, night life, weekend, zumba, dancing, dance, live music, classical music; arts, ballet, blues; jazz; concerts, rock and roll, beatles; sixties, theater and performance; shows, theater, theatre, new in town, meeting new people, social; social networking, newcomers, anti aging; bucket list, self empowerment; empower; exploration; life transforma …

… b; reading, crafts, arts, drawing, sketching, painting, chat, museums, explore, daytime, weeknight; week night, weeknighters, weekdays, morning, afternoon, night life, weekend, zumba, dancing, dance, live music, classical music; arts, ballet, blues; jazz; concerts, rock and roll, beatles; sixties, theater and performance; shows, theater, theatre, new in town, meeting new people, social; social networking, newcomers, anti aging; bucket list, self empowerment; empower; exploration; life transforma …

When did "going out" become a five-star affair? Soul to Surface Socials is for chill people wanting to meet in chill places, be it watching the game, catching an under-the-radar group in concert, movies, happy hours and networking.    All are welcome: young, old, single, married, new to dc, Midwest expat like myself or "born and raised".  Just be ready and welcoming to the new best friends you haven't met yet!   We Soulcializers clean up nicely, but we are the same outgoing, humorous and intelli …