Black Expressions

Besides our 'main events' at Mr. Tramps (the scary movie watching parties) we spend a lot of time at Austin's live music venue Come & Take It. For this event I invite you to join me for an epic evening of classic rock tribute bands. Jam out to Learn To Swim (a Tool tribute), Damage LLC (a Metallica tribute) & closing out the night, our headliner Black Tooth Grin (a Pantera tribute). As always, arrive early to get a good spot to stand, buy your tickets soon & rock out! The place to buy your tickets & find out more information about this event can be found below. https://comeandtakeitproductions.com/event/black-tooth-grin-the-tribute-to-pantera/come-and-take-it-live/

CTPS meets once a month from September thru May. This month of April our Saturday meeting is a Plein Air outing. Next month, May, is our last meeting of the season, and is a member brunch. If you missed the pastel painting demonstrations, the on-site painting sessions, gallery exhibits, etc. from this past year, please stay signed up here, and all meetings will be announced here, starting in September 2026. Or, visit our website! **https://www.centexpastel.com**

Note: We’re usually at the upper field or softball field. All levels, no contact, come play lacrosse and meet some friends. Helmets/goggles encouraged. We play with safety in mind! As long as this event is showing, we’re on. Not all RSVPs recorded here. We use WhatsApp as well.

**What unexpected places have you found the Divine?** Join like-hearted individuals to discuss where one can find the Divine in their lives. It can be in the most unexpected places. Every part of this ECK Light and Sound Service—stories, discussions, music—shows how the Light and Sound are part of our very being and can help you to identify the Divine in your life. Experience the [sacred sound of HU](https://www.eckankar.org/experience/hu-the-sound-of-soul/) in a ten-minute spiritual exercise. It can **open your heart to divine love, healing, and inner guidance**. **Eckankar welcomes people of all faiths and walks of life**. Invite a friend and join us. \*\*\* **This in-person event is held at**: Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Arboretum 9505 Stonelake Blvd., Room Remington A Austin, TX 78759 Like to know more about Eckankar? Stop by the Spiritual Study Table after the service for free books & information about student enrollment. We look forward to seeing you! ***

***“This is the Arthurian legend stripped bare, spotlighting the characters’ cruelty, pride, and the aching need for human affection … It’s stunningly beautiful, mesmerising, exhausting, uplifting, amazing — all the things you could possibly expect from a masterpiece.”*** *—Time Out* Bresson brings his signature minimalism to the Arthurian legend, stripping away the spectacle of the Grail quest as he turns his eye toward the torment of the knights as they return “without the Grail, which is to say the absolute, God” (Bresson). **New 4K restoration.** **Featuring a post-film discussion and a pop-up shop on April 19. This film’s book pairing, *Notes on the Cinematograph* by Robert Bresson, is available for purchase at Alienated Majesty Books, in-person or online.** -- *Write-up by the Austin Film Society* [Film Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOmmYzYFNKI) [Tickets can be bought online at this link.](https://austinfilmsociety.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a3CUQ00000S5FRM2A3) **Meetup Ratings:** Rating system on meetup is meant for rating our meetup event and not the quality of the movie. We hope you give us best possible rating as this makes us possible to attract more cinema-lovers like you! Thanks! We also have a discord chat server for our community. You may join it here: https://discord.gg/E82QUNJrhH **Meetup Structure:** 1: Meet at the lobby of the theater with other members prior to the screening. (Look for movie poster, **Deserto Rosso**: [poster image link](https://ibb.co/NpCg7x3) ) 2: If you missed or arrived late then meet the Event Host who will wait for all the participants to converge in the lobby after the screening at the same spot. 3: The group will decide where to go for post-screening discussion

Casual open play pickleball for all levels, including beginners. Equipment: You will need to purchase a paddle, or you can rent one from the front desk. We play with “outdoor” balls. Usually our group has some but it’s a good idea to bring them just in case. I highly recommend wearing a good quality court shoe and comfortable athletic wear. Players **Must*** use this link to register. https://apexpbclubs.podplay.app/community/events/caacc51d-b16c-462c-b6c5-efff1a04a72f Spots are limited so sign up early. Cost is $12 per person ($10.80 for Apex members). Apex is an indoor facility with a pro shop and restaurant/bar on site. You do not need to be a member to play. The purpose of this group is to enjoy the game and introduce new people to the pickleball community. By signing up you agree to be willing to play with people who are at different skill and experience levels, and show kindness and respect to all players at all times.

Saturday In-Person Writing Session – Join Us! Join us every Saturday at 9 AM for a live writing session at Lamppost Coffee on E Main in Round Rock. Whether you're diving into your novel, working on a short story, or just looking to get some words on the page, this is a welcoming space for writers of all kinds. * Drop in anytime during the session * Get feedback, give feedback, or just write * Say hello and meet fellow local writers Interested in organizing a future write-in, attending a writing conference, or submitting to a flash fiction contest? Let us know! We’re always looking for new ways to support our writing community and sharpen our craft. **Lamppost Coffee** 201 E Main St #101, Round Rock, TX 78664 If you don't see us at the big table in the front, check in the back room! See you on Saturday!

Communication is everything in life You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia

This is an in-person meeting. At this meeting you will get answers to depression and anxiety. Find out the source of them and how to get rid of them. Did you know that unwanted emotions like anxiety, depression, unhappiness, loneliness, hopelessness, anger, fear, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not due to a chemical imbalance in your brain from some nebulous chemical reaction "by chance". Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you. The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life. Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio and Church of Scientology of Central Ohio.

This month's prompt concerns the idea of the “warrior philosopher” (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism") Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critique—whether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., “conscript” capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war). Butler’s life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusader—and asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!

Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room. This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.

A movie this big deserves a big dinner! Join us after MICHAEL for fun and delicious dinner at another CMG-favorite restaurant, CAP CITY FINE DINER! RSVPs are limited for the dinner portion of this event! Here are complete details: CAP CITY FINE DINER: This upscale diner from Cameron Mitchell is known its “retro-cool” atmosphere, modern twists on classic comfort food and their “showstopper” desserts! The menu reimagines nostalgic dishes like meatloaf, beef stroganoff, and pot roast with gourmet twists. The menu also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options with lots of apps, cocktails, salads, sandwiches, burgers (including a black bean veggie burger), the most welcome return of their Veggie Plate (with Hummus) and more. Desserts include their 24K Carrot Cake, Coconut Cake and Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pie. MENU: [https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/](https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/) RSVP: Dinner immediately following the movie at nearby CAP CITY FINE DINER! Please RSVP for here for the dinner portion of this event at Cap City Fine Diner. Since the dinner portion of this event is limited, please only RSVP if you plan to attend. If your plans change, please update your RSVP as early as possible. Please RSVP in both events, if you plan to attend the movie and dinner. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan