Art, Culture and More

Join us for the documentary film "Orwell: 2+2=5," a riveting story that follows the life and career of British writer George Orwell and shows how his political observations are still relevant today, particularlly the lessons from his dystopian novel "1984."

The Rotten Tomatoes Critics Consensus is that it's "a dense, urgent and unapologetically blunt documentary that offers a chillingly relevant examination of totalitarianism's enduring appeal and the societal conditions that enable it." They gave it an impressive 84% rating. Recently released, we'll be one of the first audiences in Florida to see it. Afterward we can go to a nearby casual restaurant.

The film as a whole is narrated via Orwell’s words, often laid over video clips from current human-rights atrocities happening all over the world and different television and film adaptations of "1984."

The Stonzek is an intimate 60-seat black box theater with an extra-large viewing screen and HD projection. It's a great place for movies and snacks are available.

This is a multi-group Meetup. Ours is sponsored by Walls R Us Painting.

Join us for a special stage show celebrating the season at Dreyfoos School of the Arts, one of the country's premier arts magnet high schools. The 21-part performance includes dance numbers, jazz and orchestral music, poetry readings, theatre scenes, artwork and much more. It's a collaborative effort of all the school's departments.

Tickets are just $23 and must be ordered in advance. I'm handling this for our group. You'll be on the Waitlist until you've paid. We'll have our own premier seating section in the spacious 600-seat Meyer Hall. Message me or email me if you have any questions.

The school is one block north of Kravis Center and there's ample free parking in its fenced-in lot. After the show we can go for refreshments at a nearby restaurant.

This is a multi-group Meetup. Ours is sponsored by Walls R Us Painting.

Start the new year off right with one of our most popular events, the New Year's Day potluck picnic and party. Join us to meet and greet some of our most amazing members! There will be a special icebreaker activity to help people better get to know each other and an organized walk through the park. This is always one of our best-attended events and we encourage you to show up early.

Please wait till after Dec. 17 to post what food you're bringing and sharing so we all know. Either store-bought or homemade is fine. We discourage bringing cookies and chips unless they're homemade or from a bakery.

Our sponsor, Walls R Us Painting, is providing drinks, cups, plates, napkins and cutlery but not serving utensils. Please bring some if they'd be helpful for your dish, bowl or platter.

If you need to change your reservation, do not post a comment about it - just update to Not Going. Be sure to change it at least a day in advance if you're not able to attend.

Anyone wishing to help set up, please send Yosef a message. Remember that guests aren't permitted at our events. Your friends are welcome to join the group and RSVP for themselves.

Note - This is a multi-group Meetup.