brandh@ckers digital insights workshop series *Take our 2013 Call for Sessions Survey who we are @brandhackers is a new york city workshop series since 2008 showcasing prominent and rising digital marketing and brand technology opinion leaders in the marketing and digital ad tech space. Embracing digital media and creative innovation @brandhackers seeks to keep members abreast of technologies, innovations and digital platforms which effectively connect brands to consumers in ways that facilita …

Brooklyn Futurist Meetup is designed as an authentic forum to discuss what the world might look like in ten years plus. Like the social and artistic Futurist movement of the past, we explore emerging trends that have the ability to transform our world. Our events take place in Brooklyn where most members work or live. Topics are not Brooklyn-focused. They are open to attendees and speakers from anywhere. Many people are concerned about our society's inability to think and plan more than a handfu …

brandh@ckers digital insights workshop series who we are @brandhackers is a new york city workshop series since 2008 showcasing prominent and rising digital marketing and brand technology opinion leaders in the marketing and digital ad tech space. Embracing digital media and creative innovation @brandhackers seeks to keep members abreast of technologies, innovations and digital platforms which effectively connect brands to consumers in ways that facilitate commerce. The Meetup calls these brand …

Looking to develop speaking and leadership skills? Ace a job interview? Ignite your career? Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our membership is 280,000 strong. Our members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 13,500 clubs like Manhattan Toastmasters Club Membership in Manhattan Toastmasters is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself. At Manhattan Toastmasters we provide a safe environment to …

The only way to get better at presenting is simply .... to practice, practice, practice! Why was this group formed We liked the idea of creating a friendly environment, where software developers could practice and get feedback on their presentation skills. Yes, there are already groups out there to practice general public speaking. But we are in the tech space, and we liked the idea of being able to present more technical material without alienating non-techies. Also, presenting to fellow develo …

Greetings, and thank you for your interest in Playsmiths. Playsmiths is a group of theatre professionals meeting weekly to develop new plays.  Playwrights bring in pages, actors are cast and cold read the material aloud.  Constructive, respectful feedback is shared.  Our goal is to present first a staged reading, and ultimately a full production of every full length script we develop. Playsmiths is a sponsored 501(c)(3) non-profit.  In order to defray rental and production costs, we charge dues. …

You spend your days being serious, responsible, professional, respectable. Maybe you 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 re-energize. 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 and are inte …

Welcome Everyione, This meetup was created for all who are interested in finding local groups, covens, temples etc. to celebrate, maybe become members of and attend events provided the myriad of pagans in the TriState Area. So how did all this come about? As the organizer of some of the many pagan events in New York City, we know how difficult it can be to organize and run your many events.   We will be the first to say that organizing a group, coven, Temple etc. is never easy. We began with 5 p …

Brooklyn Young Filmmakers Center is now up to more than making short films since it moved into it's public office in the Trilok Arts Center in Clinton Hill.  We now have access to large spaces we can rent cheaply and are recruiting film professionals as faculty for diverse workshops (including Storyboards, Props, Music to Film, etc.).   BYFC is just 5 minutes walk from the Brooklyn Navy Yard where the Steiner Studios is expanding to a 50 acre media campus..   We are working to create a Careers i …

This is a group for political hacks and technology hackers. New York Civic Tech Meetup will focus on civic, social good, political tech and everything in between. The purpose of this group will be to showcase startups in the these three spaces, engage the political community in New York and the surrounding areas, and work towards making an impact in tech, politics, and government. NYCTM is not just about open data, big data, or government transparency; it will engage the private sector -- tech s …

The techsphere is exploding in the New York / New Jersey Area, but most tech events revolve around speakers and presentations. This tech group is focused on providing social events to make it super easy to meet others in the tech industry. You may be looking for a co-founder for the next great web site, talent for hire, others to get advice from, or just to broaden your social circle with like minded techies. NJ Tech Socials will provide you with a social space to mix and mingle with your fellow …

"All truth is in your heart, not in the physical heart, but in the core within yourself where your true self resides. To access that truth you must open your heart and Reiki TUMMO can help you do just that. When you learn Reiki TUMMO you are introduced to energy channeling for healing, but also as a tool to lead you into your heart so you can learn directly from your heart, rather than from others." Irmansyah Effendi M.Sc (founder) This group is open to everyone and we are dedicated to sharing a …

This meetup provides a space for meditation and the study of esoteric astrology and the seven rays, said to be the "oldest and greatest of sciences." Esoteric astrology is a psycho-spiritual tool that awakens the intuition and fosters creativity. In combination with the teaching on the rays we come to better know ourselves and others. in monthly workshops we will discuss: * spiritual keys of the signs, rays, planets & houses * cosmology: the universal aspects of astrology * new techniques of cha …

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law The Congregation of the Lamp of Invisible Light is a cabalistic and hermetic fraternity for men and women interested in the spirituality of the New Aeon as expounded by the poet, magician and initiate Aleister Crowley. The main ritual and techniques have their origin in the dark arcanum of the ages. The purpose of the Congregation is to spread the Light and to keep this light shining for any seeker that would like to partake of it. The ritual and …

This meetup will serve as a central location for independent & emerging designers in the NYC area to collaborate, ask questions, share resources and learn from industry experts in a range of topics- production, retail strategy, design development, press/social media, sustainability and more. ABOUT MANUFACTURE NEW YORK: Manufacture NY is a fashion incubator/factory hybrid dedicated to providing independent designers with the resources & skills to streamline their production process & transform lo …

PAGAN UNITY COUNCIL OF NYC MISSION STATEMENT 1) To promote Pagan Pride and Fellowship for Pagans of all Paths and Traditions 2) To provide a space for gatherings and rituals for the Pagan Community 3) To promote awareness within the Pagan Community of Covens, Pagan Groups, social events and gatherings. This will be accomplished by: a) A forum for all Pagan groups and Covens to post all events, rituals, and gatherings on the Pagan Unity Council of NYC website b) Publishing a newsletter that …

Creative Village NYC connects creative industry professionals, businesses and organizations with local resources, talent and services. We believe in facilitating interactive events that create a platform to promote, exchange and empower. Members are committed to the success of the each other and meet for the purpose of learning, networking and building partnerships. WHO SHOULD JOIN? Creative Village NYC welcomes service providers from all industries, creative industry professionals, interns, ent …

Get out of your apartment and join us for a yoga practice in some of New York's lovliest spaces. Some are private, others public, and most are within Manhattan. This meetup is for those who want to fill their minds and bodies with the positive energy that yoga offers. Open up to your endless potential! These will be open level yoga classes, with plenty of options and modifications given for newer or more advanced students. Meditation and relaxation are incorporated as well. You will be given kno …

We are a dog walking group that strives to create a safe and non-judgmental environment for dog owners to work on socializing their pets. We will hold regular, structured group walks and nature hikes for up to 20 dogs (and unlimited humans) at a time in various locations around the New York City metro area. We urge participants to use our outings as an opportunity to encourage and reinforce the behaviors you want your dog to exhibit everyday in public. All types of dogs and people are welcome, …

This group is for people interested in art, dance, central park technology, design, architecture, engineering, light and mind blowing performance. 3D moving sculpture made from dancing bodies 150 feet suspended mid air in Central Park. The show itself is one of a kind, record-breaking public art installation, set for 10 days. The moving pieces of the project are building the 6 inverted cantilever 150-foot structures, designing each point in space within a millimeter of calibration executed via …

"There is a way to do it better--find it." - Thomas Edison Searching for a new job or career by yourself can be lonely and isolating. As an estimated 60% of job offers come from networking, we believe there is strength in working together. (Membership is open to all, site is closed for member privacy.) If you believe the job search is not a spectator sport, join us! Through small group workshops, we share best practices for applying for jobs, Web 2.0 strategies to make your search efficient, an …

New York Small Business Support & Networking Group If You're Looking For Support & Networking, We Aim To Be Your Group! In this group, it's "business as usual" which means it's when you improve on how you do business so does your professional life! ...if you need a great sales letter or content writer, help with automating your social media marketing campaigns, recommendation for a good business accountant, or maybe you want to sublease some commercial space? Perhaps you need advice on manag …