Following the tradition of Gurdjieff, Ouspensky and Collin, The Academy of European Arts and Culture comprised of group of people dedicated to the awakening of the inner higher self: the soul. Founded by the late Irish Philosopher, Mervyn Brady, the academy taught hundreds of people the basic fundamentals of a deeper understanding of one’s interior world. Based upon the work of philosophers, artists, mystics, theologians and scientists throughout the centuries, each has left a legacy that offe …

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” ~Dr. Seuss I've tried joining a few book clubs that were genre specific (chick lit), gender specific (chicks only), and author specific (Stephen King) but as none seemed to satisfy my palate, I thought I'd try to see if there were others like me, i.e. those who can equally enjoy the likes of Jane Austen, Stephen King, Shakespeare,Neil Gaiman, Dean Koontz as well as nonfiction books (The …

Supported and organized by AdLib (Actors and Directors Living in Brooklyn,) this reading group was formed to provide opportunities for actors and directors living in Brooklyn or willing to work in Brooklyn.  We are also committed to producing new works by Brooklyn playwrights. In addition, we welcome those with no experience to join us in our play readings to read or to listen. Members meet to read plays once a month. We  select the next play reading from a list submitted by members. Roles are a …

A small group to attend chamber music concerts, and have dinner at a restaurant before evening concerts and after afternoon concerts. (Typically, a modest $15-$20 meal in the town where the concert is.) Mainly, the group is intended for people who normally subscribe to or occasionally attend the Music In Deerfield (@Smith), Music at Amherst --Chamber,  Chamber Music at Wistariahurst, and/or other local faculty recital (e.g. UMASS) concerts alone or in a small group, and wish to add on the experi …

Do you spend your days being serious, responsible, professional, respectable? Have a stressful job, have bills to pay, have people who depend on you? BEING A GROWN-UP IS HARD WORK!! Every now and then, we need to get out and play - whether it be for just an hour or evening - to reconnect with our inner child and to relax and reenergize. SILLY DATE! NEW YORK is a good clean fun Meetup group in New York City for singles and their friends. Members are fun, friendly, independent-minded and are inter …

Conscious Harmony is a dedicated group of seekers who are committed to the process of Awakening the Soul.  Based upon the work of philosophers, artists, mystics, theologians and scientists throughout the centuries, each has left a legacy that offers one the practical tools to live an enriched life. During our meetings we discuss different topics related to the Awakening process, with a special emphasis on learning how to observe the parts of us that create obstacles to being present. We also stu …

Do you spend your days being serious, responsible, professional, respectable? Have a stressful job, have bills to pay, have people who depend on you? BEING A GROWN-UP IS HARD WORK!! Every now and then, we need to get out and play - whether it be for just an hour or evening - to reconnect with our inner child and to relax and reenergize. SILLY DATE! BOSTON is a good clean fun Meetup group in Boston/Cambridge for singles and their friends. Members are fun, friendly, independent-minded and are inte …

This group is founded on two guiding principals: 1) Our mission as human spirits is to cultivate and evolve our most loving Self. 2) Mediation and learning to truly know oneself and learning to reckon better with the parts of ourselves and others that are not so loving are crucial to this path. The format of this course is guided meditation, teachings and spirited dialog and will elucidate the work of Gurdjieff and Osho and how their enlightened perspectives can help us see ourselves and others …

This group is an informal discussion group about Shakespeare's works. You don't need a PH.D, or even a G.E.D. to join this group. Each couple of months will pick one play of Shakespeare's to discuss. Please join us.

This is for anyone who ever wanted to play Hamlet--without the pretensions or the acting ability. First, we'll decide on a play, and then after discussing themes and underlying ideas, we'll cast it and read it out loud--as it the play were a script--which it is--and not a text. I'd like to discover Shakespeare, from the inside out. You don't have to Gielgud or even Mel Gibson. It will be fun to hear Shakespeare's words in our mouths.

We are respectful Traditional minded Catholics who love and attend the Tridentine Mass, and recognize the current Pope to be the Vicar of Christ. We are and want to continue being serious about the Catholic Faith. We don't want to fall prey to liberalism, subjectivism, modernism or secularism. Fighting the battle alone is bad business; so this group is here to help us strengthen one another in every activity we perform. Let's be fellow pilgrims and friends, first bound on the highest level - the …

A place for all things Shakespeare. Play/sonnet readings, film viewings, etc.