We do something a wee bit different every month. Last month it was Show 'n Tell, this month: MANNA (where everyone is invited to bring something that has extraordinary value to them and to no one else.) Next month? Who knows? Something a wee bit different. Come join us amid the sometimes bustle of coffee, tea and cupcakes, one Tuesday a month, at the Looking Glass Cafe.

A writers group of like minded individuals from Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson, Moore, and surrounding NC counties who are committed to the success of each other. Together we share a host of information with each other, providing wholesome support and encouragement to potential and established writers. Currently we get together twice a month to review manuscripts. This is primarily for novels or short stories. If poetry or screenplays are your thing, no problem, there are groups within this group who …

There are many cultures, languages, people groups, and customs, but often people remain in their distinct corners. My desire is to connect with and develop meaningful relationship with people from all corners of the world by hosting events in different places through out the RDU. The events will be a mixture of poetry, music, sharing of one's country, and other things all with the aim of developing relationships.  If you love the arts and love to learn about different cultures, music, etc., then …

Every Friday Night from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.  Come out and enjoy a mature adult setting for "Ladies and Gentlemen."  Share you talents, meet new people and enjoy the "Fabulous Foods"!! There is no place else in Fayetteville that offers such a unique setting to support the Arts! The restaurant opens at 5:00 p.m for dinning.  Arrive early, seating is LIMITED!!

There are some great writing groups in Wake County already, but what I need the most is some time away from the house to be able to actually work. To that end I’ve started this group to provide write-ins for every author, regardless of genre or skill level. This is a writing practice group where you can work on a specific project, find your inner voice, or just try your hand at writing for the first time. Writing prompts will be given at the start of each session (and on Twitter @WakeWriters) bu …

As part of the amazing Durham Renaissance, this group is aimed at bringing together Jazz & Poetry enthusiast, specifically focused on enhancing Durham's rank as one of the best places for Live Jazz & Poetry.   We aim to bring together jazz artist, spoken-word, poets, artist and enthusiast to shine the light on the amazing talents Durham, NC has to offer. Lets get together and support these amazing artists in Durham.    This is the place to go if you want to find live jazz & poetry in Durham. All …

"We write because we believe the human spirit cannot be tamed and should not be trained." Nikki Giovanni I started this group to support, promote, and help fellow aspiring African American writers in the community. Mahogany welcomes all forms of literary talent.  Our members consist of spoken word poets, poets, novelist, screenwriters, and children’s book authors, published and unpublished talent. We are also invested in our community and love to be a part of volunteer efforts. Please join if …

Come meet other local writers and let creativity bloom! Looking to make this group writer friendly, helpful and encouraging to new and experienced writers. Critique for growth will be encouraged- but it should be appropriate and given in a helpful manner! The Durham Writer's Group is the second largest writer’s group in the RTP area. We are a group of writers focused primarily on improving our writing and polishing our work for publication. We do not charge no membership fees, try to keep meetin …

Our group attends African & African American art events and activities throughout the Triangle.  We partner with the Friends of African & African American Art (FAAAA), an affiliate group of the North Carolina Museum of Art.  The goal of FAAAA is to enrich and enhance the Museum's collection of African and African American art.  They also provide educational programming, organize social events and raise funds to secure acquisitions for the NCMA collection. Our group also supports the Hayti Herita …

This is a group where anyone who's interested in fitness activity, health discussions, & many types of social events can be a part of. We will meet for fitness, health & growth discussions, and maybe even some poetry & music. We promote a positive & healthy atmosphere. We welcome you to join us!

The Triangle Writers Meetup Group is a collection of writers from various paths with the same goal: to get published. Raleigh-Durham area writers meet to further improve each other's short stories, memoirs, novels, screenplays, queries and various other works in Raleigh, North Carolina. For 2011 there are 5 revolving subgroups (SEE THE ABOUT PAGE FOR INFO) offered to TW: * Triangle Critique Groups (I and II)* Early Bird Critique Group* Virtual Critique Group* Screenplay/Stageplay Critique Grou …

A group for middle-aged and older lesbians who want to meet other women in low-key, fun settings with an element of play.  Late-bloomers and those who are not using the L-word just yet but think they might someday are warmly welcomed. Events will be limited to no more than 15 participants, and could be anything -- a cook-together party, a play-date to try out a new art or craft, a picnic, a game night, a story-telling or poetry-reading night, or anything else that participants would find enjoyab …

Bring in samples, bounce around ideas, start a workshop - we'll focus on encouraging pen-to-paper. To get the ball rolling, I'm including poets, too.

Through the use of Social Media, Digital Distribution, Self Production, Publishing and Promotion, NCIAC is leading the change from the traditional "Top Down" method of generating revenue for Artists to a more equitable "Bottom Up" approach. Corporations are fighting the change, because it puts the "Control" (read:- money) where it belongs "in the hands of independent artists". Throughout the world, independent artists are realizing that we no longer need to depend on the old paradigms to be succ …

There are many book clubs. This group reads literary classics...books that have stood the test of time. So we'll never read the hot new thing...we'll read books that are 10-10,000 years old but are still in print. We'll read Homer, Dante, Salinger, Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, John Kennedy Toole, Alice Walker, Shakespeare. Great authors, great books. We'll read fiction, poetry, drama, folk tales, philosophy. We'll discuss what we read over wine or coffee. Sound fun?

** 'LIKE' us on Facebook --> Sistas Living Life ** https://www.facebook.com/sistaslivinglife ** Follow us on Twitter --> Sistaslivinglyf ** https://twitter.com/SistasLivingLyf ~Check out the S.L.L. Promo Video below~ In Sistas Living Life (S.L.L.), our sole purpose in getting together is to have fun, socialize, and support each other, especially on those long days after work and/or school. The majority of our ladies live in Fayetteville but we also have ladies who live in surrounding counties …

A quarterly Literary Open Mic sponsored by The Russell Memorial Library, Rita's Pizza and Spiritual Concepts Publishing!

Namaste and Welcome! ♥ We are a Circle of beautiful women who are spiritual seekers of any faith/religion. We love to create art, poetry, music, and to commit acts of kindness. We are women who yearn to create beautiful things together that will be gifted and shared promoting joy and peace in our community. ♥ Our Circle meets about once a month, for 2-3 hours to create, meditate, contemplate, laugh, share, celebrate and activate the divine creative feminine energy within all of us. Together we w …

Do you miss having a close group of girlfriends? Are you looking to expand your circle of friends? Are you Dedicated – Outgoing – Trustworthy – Motivated? If so, then DIVAS ON THE MOVE (DOTM) is for you. Our Purpose: Our aim and purpose is to build lasting friendships & sisterhood connections while enjoying life to the fullest! Divas on the Move will focus on the unity of sisterhood, community awareness, sponsorship, networking and socializing; women coming together for various reasons and upl …

The Raleigh Write to Publish Group is the most active writers' group in North Carolina. We are a group of writers focused on getting published, and we charge no membership fees and are open to all. All writers -- and should-be writers -- are welcome! You're encouraged to follow organizer Stacey Cochran on Twitter at http://twitter.com/stacey_cochran And follow the latest publishing news at http://www.howtopublishabook.org

Meet other local writers and let creativity bloom! Come to a Writers Meetup to review work, trade literary tips, make friends and have fun! All writers -- and should-be writers -- are welcome! Specific details This meetup formed, phoenix-like, out of the ashes of the Raleigh writer's group that had been in existence since June 2005, and which I began being moderator of in September 2006. Our format is to read our writings aloud at each meeting, each work read can be up to 10 pages, double-spac …

Join us on the last Friday of every month from 10:00 am to 12:00pm at Center for Excellence, 3803-B Computer Drive, Suite 106, Raleigh, NC 27609.  It is just south of 440 off of Six Forks Road. Many of us read fiction like writers, so this group is especially attuned to aspiring writers who want to know more about the craft of writing. The books we chose are all available in paperback and can be found at the library in print or audio. The Wonderland Book Club is sponsored by the North Carolina W …

Join us! We look forward to promoting all of your announcements regarding the literary world: to include your book club meetings, critique groups, open mics, literary meetings, expos, publishing conferences, seminars/workshops and any and all events to do with reading, writing and publishing. We welcome writers and book lovers at all levels and all experiences. Our goal is to be a base from which you can promote your writing and reading activities. We want to be the place where all literary ro …

We thank you for choosing our VrroomVIP:Upclose and Personal Meetup Group. This group is for those who crave NeoSoul and Smooth Jazz in Durham, NC. We sincerely hope you enjoy the VrroomVIP experience.

Hieroglyphics on the walls of Egypt was once believed to be some secret magical wisdom understood and used only by Egyptian priests. This belief remained until scholars discovered the symbols described sounds; the pictures indicated words or syllables and it became a language to convey ideas. Egyptians continued use of the ideographic and syllabic systems, even after alphabets were discovered. Likewise, when Barack Hussein Obama, II was first heard, many pondered the representation of such a nam …

An Interracial Social Group for Gay Guys interested in making new friends while experiencing venues & activities unique to Durham........critically acclaimed restaurants, bars, coffee shops & eateries; independent & foreign films; public talks & lectures; poetry & book readings; live jazz, soul & blues; classical music concerts; museum tours......... and maybe even a Bulls game because............. Durham's Where It's At!