Good music and good food come together. We'll be going to different places in the area listening to great live music and depending on the venue, there may be food and/or dancing, where ever we end up there will be loads of good times.

A small group of women, referred to as the "Ladies Who Uke" were taking lessons with Killian Mansfield in 2009. Killian passed away in August, 2009, following a 5-year cancer battle. After that, George Koury, a very talented ukulele player (and Tiny Tim's cousin) -- also a dear friend of Killian's -- graciously offered to guide the group. We continue to meet to share ukulele music and basic techniques. We welcome ukulele enthusiasts of ALL ages to play a wide range of music together. If we meet …

This group is a work in progress. I've just become the organizer so bear with me and root for me to put something together that makes it work. This Meetup will be about making musical connections in the Hudson Valley. If you are a musician looking for other people to play with, this could be the place to find them. There are a lot of open mics in the area and there are coffeehouses willing to let musicians sit in and play at various times of the day and evening. Rather than be another open mic, …

Come Join Disco Dance Legend Extraordinaire "Deney Terrio" of 80's TV "Dance Fever" with friends and relive those disco days doing dances as ("the bump, the hustle, roller coaster, the night fever, the bus stop and lets not forget Disco Duck"). So everyone who enjoys(ed) those disco days and still do, come join the kick off to our first of many meetings "The Deney Terrio Dance Party Extravaganza" A Charity to benefit the non profit "Live-2-CreateProject" (kids musically inclined, but are financi …

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A group of friendly acoustic musicians meets once a month to play Bluegrass, Old Time, Irish, Western Swing, and Catskills square dance tunes in a low-key, non-competitive atmosphere.  You can pick up standard tunes across genres, become more proficient on a 2nd or 3rd instrument or improve your improvisational skills; all at a slower pace. For advanced beginners to intermediate and professional players. Come play music and have fun with other musicians without the pressure of performing for an …

The series “Sunset Sundays” which will be held every Sunday, will feature a rotating house band followed by some of the best local and national roster of musicians. Music will range from Classic Rock /Funk / Blues / Jazz / Country, so join us as we show why Beacon is the hot spot for live music. Come out to play, sing, dance, listen, or just come to enjoy the atmosphere. Drink and Food specials will be offered. We also want to post other Open Mic Jam in the area.

Are you single and tired of going to singles events, only to find people who only want to "hook up", or are too old (either physically or mentally) to do fun, active things? Or don't want to socialize with people who could be your children? Then you should join us! We go to dances, out to dinner, movies, hikes (not too strenuous), plays, listen to live music (indoors and out)...whatever strikes one of our fancies! So if you are like minded...come check us out!

Welcome!  This is a Brand New group! This is a group designed to reach out to all those young ladies out there, (specifically in their 20's & 30's) who wish they had a friend to call or hang out with, to socialize & provide a reason to get out of the house and enjoy life. The purpose of this group is strictly for making new friends and socializing. It is not for dating. We will be getting together in the city of Poughkeepsie and surrounding areas.  Our events can include attending live music eve …

Join the Dream Choir and sing your heart out! Our first meeting is a Community Sing in Garrison. My hope for the "Dream Choir" is to build a beautiful community of singers who want to entrain, resonate and harmonize with each other. We will be singing songs from different traditions and cultures; uplifting, upbeat, & fun. Learn as you go! You don't need to read music, we will be learning in the aural tradition, with three and four part harmonies. Come check out the first meeting and see if the c …

This group is for the Jazz Lover in you. Folks interested venues that promotes the American Classical music art form,..Jazz. I feel that Mid-Hudson Valley Artistry, especially Jazz, can only be placed in its’ rightful position, up here, through the efforts of all of us that work towards pushing the genre.

THIS GROUP IS ALL ABOUT THE JOY OF MAKING MUSIC.THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO JOIN AND HAVE FUN. WE WILL BE USING ALL TYPES OF HAND PERCUSSION DRUMS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. IN DOING SO, WE WILL BE CREATING A MEDITATIVE CIRCLE OF MUSIC.YOU ARE INVITED TO BANG A DRUM, SING AND CHANT A SOUND, OR EVEN IF YOU LIKE YOU CAN DANCE ALL AROUND. PLEASE BRING A HAND DRUM IF YOU HAVE ONE, OR ANY OTHER THING TO SOUND OUT YOUR HEART"S INNER BEAT. I DO HAVE A FEW EXTRA DRUMS TO GO AROUND IF NEEDE …

An informal group of UKULELE enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels who play or, want to learn to play the Ukulele. Learn from more experienced players & help those with less experience. Share songs, playing tips while meeting other ukulele lovers. Why play the ukulele?  The ukulele is the happiest, most accessible, and easiest string instrument to learn. Also, ukulele is the perfect sing along instrument.  Simply put, the ukulele is fun to play!

Meetup with other dancers who think that West Coast Swing is just the coolest dance around. This slower, sexier form of swing brings out the playful, joyous soul of partner dancing. The music can be anything from blues and R&B to contemporary and jazz. You'll definitely hear music that makes you want to move! Tuesdays in Newburgh, NY Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Lessons The BEST Swing Dance instruction in the Hudson Valley

Join us if you are interested in exploring the mysteries and wonders inherent in your own voice. Overtone singing connects us to the tones that are between the notes that our voices naturally produce. Anyone can do it. It is a deeply relaxing practice allowing us to make contact with that which is deeply held within us and seeks expression. We create a safe and supportive space in order to discover more about who you are and what may be holding you back from your fullest expression of self. Our …

Come out and have fun mixing and mingling with eligible, attractive, professional singles from Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Fairfield, Dutchess, Orange and Ulster Counties! Planned events include dinner dances with rockin live music, mixers, and other events at venues that are close to home! Also, check out Serendipity's other Sister Groups, " Westchester Serendipity Singles Group " has 867 single members and building....http://www.meetup.com/Westchesters-Serendipity-Singles-Gr... and " Mid-Hu …

This is a group for connecting with the vibrant arts, music, theater, history, adaptive re-use, and architecture communities in the City of Newburgh.

Welcome Girls! This group is for lesbian women who are all about enjoying each other’s company, meeting new friends, staying active, and getting together to have fun! Do you like sports, dinners in or out, wine-tastings, attending sporting events, summer BBQ’s? How about white-water rafting, flag football, live music, Pride activities, and charity events? If you are looking for good conversation, great laughs, and a relaxing comfortable environment to socialize with other lesbian women, here's y …

This is a group for people who love to move and dance from within and explore their inner world through expressive arts and creative play. Activities will be both restorative and energetic. Grounding into the body and moving from authentic presence, we will support each other in expressing what is alive in us. Classes will include slow guided warm ups, improvisation and hot sweaty dancing - exercising body and soul. We will draw on the inspiration of dreams, prayer, poetry and personal experienc …

You are invited to dance in community- traditional Balkan, Greek, Romanian, Armenian, and Near Eastern sacred circle dances. Throughout all ages and cultures, traditional circle dances were used to honor the divine, to heal, to affirm connection to the earth and each other, to build community and celebrate rites of passages and life transitions. The danced patterns illuminate the web of these connections. It is where personal and universal healing can occur. We will use the traditional dances as …

This group is for all dance fitness enthusiasts, soul line dancers, salsa dancers on 1, hip hop dancers, kickboxers, and weight trainers. Yes, all of this, within a group class or private setting. We believe in the mind and body connection and our program is unlike any you have ever taken. Join us! It's FUN and it feels GREAT!

First off, we have an official website! -> http://squidwrench.org/ Squidwrench's mission is to promote the interaction of creative and technical people in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Squidwrench is a home-grown community of creative people. Our modes of creation encompass painting, composing and performing music, building high-tech toys, building low-tech toys, and probably a lot of other stuff, too. There is no limit to the problems people can solve, given the resources, the inclination, the assista …

Friendly 45+ singles group that enjoys a wide range of activities in Orange County and the surrounding areas. If you're into hiking, listening to live music, sharing a bottle of vino at a local winery just to name a few, then we'd love to have you join us! Events will vary throughout the seasons and suggestions are always welcome. Meetup fees will be determined by the event coordinator and may include donations to support local charities. All members are required to sign a Waiver of Liability in …

Dutchess County Singles Inc. (DCS) is a non-profit organization formed exclusively for the purpose of organizing social, educational, and cultural activities at which all individuals over 21 years of age from Dutchess and the surrounding counties can meet and participate in.  And though we cannot take full credit for the 52,000 plus poputation growth of Dutchess County from April 18, 1983 when we started through the last census (2010), there are numerous grandchildren out there warming the heart …

Warmest Greetings! You need not be a Vipassana meditator-all you need to have is a desire to sit with a community of like-minded people for an hour observing your own personal practice together.  This will also be a place where we can co-create vibrant community unfolding. My name is Laura and I am envisioning this meetup community to be a place where we can take refuge in one another and practice as a Sangha in silent meditation at least twice a week. This will be a place where we can meditate …

Hi Folks, In this study group and experiential workshop, we'll study and practice applying the principles of A Course in Miracles to our lives.  A Course in Miracles, referred to by Marianne Williamson as "a self-study program of spiritual psychotherapy" truly is the "Secret Behind 'The Secret'". Learn how to manifest your birth-right of Abundance and happiness in ALL aspects of your life including your relationships, marriage & family, career, finances, and most profoundly -- your Inner Peace …