My name is Roderick Smith, and I love visiting coffeehouses..so much so, that I bought my own shop in March of 2009...Gathering Grounds Coffeehouse in Kirkwood.  Although the coffee shop is now closed, the passion for coffee, conversation, education, and the arts still drives me. This meetup group is exploding with events If you're the kind of person who likes to hang out at indie coffeehouses -Enjoy great poetry, spoken-word, and live music - Want to meet other interesting, diverse, folks for i …

  Come and join Atlanta's newest Writers' Network! Have a project you are preparing to pitch? Test it on us! We're writing movies as well. Planning on making a film? Tell us about it! Book Writing, Poetry, Play Writing? We're your source for furthering your projects!  We're forming an Independent Filmmaker/Actor Registry for local projects, so all creative types are welcome. (Future meetings will be held weekly/monthly with times subject to change. CONTACT:redadley@gmail.com)

Founded in 1998 by Keith Rodgers, this community-based poetry organization has become one of the nation's biggest spoken word collectives. Black on Black Rhyme currently hosts four shows in the following cities: Tallahassee FL, Tampa, FL, Atlanta, GA, and Jacksonville, FL. Visit http://blackonblackrhyme.com

********************URBAN SOCIALITES******************* We are diverse professionals dedicated to seizing the moment; working hard and playing harder. Our events covers, all genres of music, parties, poetry, books clubs, wine tasting, come do it with style. Come party with U.S

Easier and Lighter is an eight lesson bible study that uses poetry, scripture, and testimony to minister to women who have experienced abuse especially sexual abuse. This Bible Study will address the stigma, silence and heaviness that come along with sexual abuse. Starting with connecting the victim's pain to the cries of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane and ending with a picture of wholeness tied to a triumphant Jesus who still retains his scars, this study serves as a roadmap to wholeness. We …

The purpose of this group is to give women and men the opportunity to get together over a good book, have fun conversations and laughs. It is also the platform and launching pad for dreams. Do you have a book idea, poetry or song that you have been ruminating over? Wel,l we want to hear it, critique it and give you the advice necessary to move forward. We will read, laugh, play, realize our dreams and build lasting friendships in the process.

This group is for those on the grind ... musicians all genres, spoken word artists, dancers, anything performing arts to meetup mix and mingle for the Metro ATL events and opportunities.....

This meet up group was started to bring together creative people in art, dance, music, theatre and literary arts on all levels. Anyone interested in creating, supporting or learning more about the arts should join this group.

A group for those that want to soulcialize with other believers.  Just because your saved doesn't mean that life should be dull and boring.  The biggest struggle we face when we become saved is staying that way.  Let's face it you still like to have a good time!  If you find yourself going out to clubs Saturday night and waking up for church Sunday morning feeling guilty then this group  is for YOU!  Find out about different events around the city that you can enjoy while keeping your "Young, Fl …

… We will introduce our children to Blues, Jazz, Soul music, Black poetry, Science and Black inventors. We will hike for health, juice for health, camp, picnic, attend museums, plays, lectures, and concerts that focus on our heritage. We will rebuild the lost foundation that our children need to be proud of who they are. We must start young, but any age is never too late!

Active Professional’s Funhouse (APF) was formed for mature active professionals who seek participation in an array of fun activities with other likeminded individuals on a frequent basis. We welcome professionals of all races regardless of relationship status. Our intent is to form alliances with fun, mature, and outgoing individuals who are genuinely sincere about building real friendships. Activities will range from local events to international travel, making this group a “One Stop Shop” for …

… You can look forward to Meetups consisting of in happy hours,dancing, weekend trips, traveling,pottery,poetry,jazz,sports events,wine tasting,museums,movies and much much more.    What can you expect from me as the Organizer ?    As the Organizer my goal is to plan exciting adventures that we call can enjoy. This will include getting your feedback and suggestions        

Where Fashion, Music, and Art Comes Together! This is the group to meet other local fashion, music, art and entertainment insiders. Whether you are a musician, model, stylist, designer, makeup artist, producer, director, entrepreneur, songwriter, filmer, poet, entertainment attorney, fashion insider, advertising executive, actor, screen writer, photographer, painter, investment banker and other entertainment professional..... this Meetup is for you. This event was created specificall …