Meet other Washingtonian Baby Boomers for exciting activities & foreign travel! Make new Friends or find Romance. Enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding, sailing, skiing, winery tours, art galleries, fine dining & dancing. *OUR UPCOMING TRIPS:* - "HIMALAYAN EXPLORER", NORTHERN INDIA (July 27th- August 8th, 2009) http://babyboomer.meetup.com/104/calendar/10292176/ - "LEGENDS & PALACES" RAJASTHAN INDIA (August 8th- 18th) http://babyboomer.meetup.com/104/calendar/10292263/ - Adventure to Machu …

Come into the ArtHouse ! Meet with local film and arts lovers to watch indie, foreign and classic films! We'll also attend art gallery openings, theater performances, Embassy evenings, museums, author readings and interesting concerts. And more often than not, there will be a reception! The idea will be to keep the price down and participation and conversation up! We'll go wherever art house films are screened in town--museums, cultural institutions, embassies, local film festivals, as well as …

Welcome! Every month we'll be getting together at location in the Alexandria area to share tips about technique and gear, (gently) critique each other's work, listen to presentations by professionals and to just enjoy the company of other folks who are into photography, regardless of whether its done through film, digital, or some other technology we haven't come considered yet. The group has a wide range of experience levels, from folks just starting out to professionals who've worked in the fi …

We get together for networking and social happy hours, visiting museums, art galleries, hiking, theater, art films, dinners, charity events and more. Events are meant to provide a venue for a broad purpose of making new friends, networking and socializing with other professional singles in DMV area.  Events are hosted mainly in DC but also in VA and MD. *********************************************************** To join, you should be (1) Friendly & fun (2) answer the profile questions, and (3 …

This is group is for young outgoing people of all backgrounds who are looking to make new friends while participating in a variety of fun and exciting events. The aim of this group is for new DC residents in their 20's, however, anyone who is open minded and up for making the most of what DC has to offer is welcome to join. Meetups will go beyond just the typical happy hours and bar crawls (though those will be included too!). Future meetups may include professional sporting events, comedy shows …

WELCOME! We are a photography group dedicated to learning the fine points of artistic figure photography and lighting techniques, and perfecting our skill. We do this by taking lots of pictures & practicing at numerous workshops. This group welcomes: accomplished professionals, first timers, & all those in between. If you are serious about photography, regardless of your skill level, and want to improve your skill at working with nude models, this group is probably for you. We take photography v …

The Carriage House Studio is a photography studio and gallery in Washington, DC, offering studio rental, and photography workshops and exhibits. The studio consists of 1,200 square feet of floor space (60' by 20') at street level, with extensive private alleyways for outdoor work. The studio is located in an historic landmark 1860's carriage house in the Logan Circle Arts District, a few blocks from the Convention Center, White House and Union Station. Although primarily used as a photography st …

We at City Grapes believe in learning and tasting wine in an unpretentious and fun atmosphere. We're open to anyone interested in wine tasting whether they are a novice or a connoisseur (newbies, enthusiasts, wine snobs, and cork dorks welcome). Great Times occur around Good Food, Wine and Fun conversations. Our objective is simple: organize affordable, fun wine tastings and food pairing events in diverse, convenient locations in the Washington DC Metro area to allow our members to learn and enj …

With the introduction of the digital camera, the interest in photography has literally exploded. Millions are enjoying the wonders of photography like never before. And, as a result, many are taking photography more seriously as an art form. But where do you go to improve your skills and get more from your photography? This Meetup group is for the photography enthusiast; photographers of all ages and skill levels, from beginner to expert, from amateur to professional. Whether you just bought yo …

Do you enjoy Art; whether beautiful, weird, wild or funky? How about a nice glass of wine with that? Sounds like a new member to me!  I've been a closet Artist for years and finally did my first show in Shab Row last spring. Now, I don't know why I waited so long. It was so much fun to talk with people about Art, the process, the medium - the only thing missing was a good glass of wine, so....... Voila! this group idea was born. We are selling our house in the spring (I'm a Real Estate Agent by …

Have you recently moved to Baltimore? Or maybe not so recently? Are you in need of some social interaction? Do you like food, booze, movies, concerts, sports, festivals etc...? Do you care about buying local, recycling, and giving back to the community? Well then please join my group. I created this group because moving to a new city and meeting like-minded people is hard, especially when you are not in school and work for a small business like I do, with only 3 other employees... This group …

Welcome to the Greater Gallery Place MovieMob (G2PM2)! We gather afterwork on Fridays on an irregular basis to enjoy food, drink and a great movie experience. At our core are serious SciFi fans that are open to alternatives. Gallery Place in DC is the epicenter of MovieMob activity but we may show up anywhere in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Just suggest a Friday movie showing between 6 PM and 7:30 PM, a venue along a Metro rail line, and an interesting spot nearby to eat and drink, at leas …

DC Young Benefactors is a social group for culturally engaged young professionals in the nation’s capital. This group is for you if you like to have fun while supporting the local arts and culture scene. We will organize meetups at museums, art galleries and other fine cultural institutions. Events will range from afterhours events at premier locations, happy hours, volunteer opportunities, special events and more! Please note this group is not affiliated with the Smithsonian Young Benefactors  …

Welcome! The Carriage House Studio and Gallery is pleased to announce that in response to demand from participants in our past workshops, we will offer our next Fine Art Nude Photography Course! Photography Course: The Figurative and Fine Art Nude / Fall-Winter 2011/2012 Dates: September 2011 - March 2012 Enrollment: Limited to 6 Photographers Description: Here is your opportunity to in the short period of time (6 months Sept - Feb) develop an complete, diverse and high quality portfolio of fig …

Greetings, Sister-Friend! The Renaissance Women of Color (RWOC) represents a renewal, revival and rebirth of the spirit of womanhood, and the power of femininity among women of color. We are a 'social sisterhood' of Black/African-American, Hispanic, Latina, Asian, and all women of color who enjoy living life, and have PURPOSE and PASSION in addition to the roles that define us (wife, mother, CEO, PhD, etc.). Our first and most important role is that of a WOMAN, which we appreciate and celebrate …

In the age of HGTV homeowners are taking charge of their homes and being proactive about realizing their decorating dreams. This meetup is based in Washington DC and focuses on the sharing of interior design ideas for homeowners and design enthusiasts. The meetup offers information in topics that are relevant to your decorating projects. We meet at local furniture stores, art galleries, rug stores, etc. to discuss the latest trends in home decor. We also share and receive ideas on our decorating …

Located in the Baltimore Arts District (128 West North Ave - 21201), Graffiti Warehouse is a 3 floor, 14000 square foot venue dedicated exclusively to photography, and street art / graffiti. We invite photographers, artists, and models from all over the world to take advantage of this incredibly unique space! For photographers / filmmakers, we offer hourly rates for shooting in the warehouse and we also have membership deals. In addition, we host monthly events for models and photographers! More …

We're in Washington, D.C., we love Wikipedia and Wikimedia, and our vision is to empower individuals around the world through free access to the sum of human knowledge! We get together for various reasons, like taking some amazing pictures for Wikimedia Commons, expanding articles on Wikipedia so that people can learn from them, or discussing various issues related to Internet, culture, art, museums, libraries, history, or whatever we'd like to discuss. And we're done, we make sure the whole wor …

Welcome, Tao Life Seekers! According to the ancient wisdom of Taoism, in nature there is balance and harmony; Taoism promotes living in accordance with the laws of nature. This group is for those seeking to achieve an inspired creative life applying Taoist principles, either as an artist, a martial artist, a healer, an acupuncturist, a herbalist, a green environmentalist, or those interested in applying those principles in their lives. Our monthly activities take our members to where Tao princip …

This group is designed (in spite of the catchy title) to allow black women and men of all races and backgrounds to be social and mingle.  While dating is encouraged, it is not necessarily an inter-racial dating group – its broader purpose is to provide social venues for fun people to hang out and have FUN!  While we love our black men, one of the group’s purposes is to give black women more opportunity to meet men of diverse backgrounds, whether it is a new or common experience. To join, you mus …

The concept behind this Meetup is not a new one; artists have always collaborated with one another to stoke their creative fires by reacting artistically to each others work. In this case, the idea is for each artist to bring a sketchbook, begin a drawing, then have that sketchbook rotated through everyone else at the table, allowing the other artists to add to, and finish the drawing. You don't have to be a good artist to participate; the end result will be interesting no matter what, and even …

Do you live or work in the MD/DC/VA area? Are you single? Would you like to go out and meet others like yourself? If so, this is the place for you. The primary purpose of this group is to meet for fun activities such as dinners, movies, bowling, and happy hours. Eat, drink, and be merry!

This is a group for anyone interested in a church that is geared towards all people of all ages, of all genders, of all whatever. The only requirement is that you have a heart for God. Everyone is welcomed as we explore the Bible and encourage one another. Meetups include: Tuesday 12noon Community Bible Study at Annie's Art Gallery, 5814 Allentown Way, Camp Springs, MD 20748 Sunday Service 1pm at First Baptist Church of Camp Springs, 6936 Allentown Rd, Camp Springs, MD 20748

This is a group where everyone can share information and techniques, collaborate artistically and create great visual images. Join us to meet diverse, supportive, visual artists with a wide range of experiences to share. Foster personal growth and establish new connections as you become part of a vibrant photo community. We have access to facilities and equipment that can expand your technical expertise as well as challenge and facilitate your artistic vision...; and, a gallery to display the wo …

Artists love to create artwork, but promoting our work can be a tedious task. This group is a group for serious artists who would like to help support each other to reach out and show our work to the public, contact art consultants, museums and galleries and create promotional materials for their work. We will meet twice a month for work sessions with our laptops and ideas. Come with any tips you would like to share. Membership in our group will also give you the opportunity to network with fell …

Do you enjoy taking photographs of men naked OR do you enjoy being photographed in the nude? Or perhaps you want to learn some new photography skills and appreciate the male body (you can visit http://www.imagesmale.com for examples of this type of work). To view examples of more erotic work (private gallery), please request a password from dave@imagesmale.com. We're a group of photographers and models who get together in a small group (workshops are limited in attendance to allow everyone time …

This is a group for anyone interested in building an inspiring art community. All levels of experience in painting, drawing , sculpting., mixed media, photography. Meet for open studios, mixers, lectures and gallery shows.

This meetup is for people interested in France, Europe, traveling, art, wine or photography. We will offer International Traveling Workshops (with themes such as Art, Photography, Wine Tours, Cooking and Language Classes) mostly to France and possibly to other regions. We also will offer local events about France, art classes, art exhibits, wine making and wine tasting, speaking French, photography classes, exhibits and events. All ages and skills welcome, just bring your adventurous spirit.  Th …