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Weekend Writing Retreat + Feedback
Sat, May 30, 5:00 PMA quiet, great coffee shop meet-up for both emerging and serious writers to work on their craft, share their works (if they wish) and get feedback from a publisher writer! You are free to work on any fiction, creative non-fiction or poetry. The goal of the mini workshop is to not only improve your craft, but also get advice on publishing and connect with other writers. The event is **$5-$10 per person (sliding scale).** About the host: Tori Huang is a writer and poet with short stories, poems, and essays published in literary journals such as The Hooghly Review, Hong Kong's award-winning Cha: A Literary Journal, Wildscape (upcoming), Hey! Young Writer, and many more. She obtained her MFA degree from the University of San Francisco and her BA from New York University. Her poetry collection Estrangement is available on Barnes & Noble and Amazon. She is currently teaching a writing workshop series with Silent Book Club Torrance (https://luma.com/x2arj7j0), and is also invited to teach a short story workshop under Herstry (https://herstryblg.com/aboutherstry).
From Months to Days: How AI Is Rewriting Commercial Production
Fri, Jun 5, 3:15 PMJoin us for a behind-the-scenes look at how AI is transforming commercial production—and what it takes to build creative systems that actually perform. Jethro Rothe-Kushel is the Founder & CEO of Ritual Ads, a studio using AI to take brands from concept to finished commercial in days—not months—while improving performance through rapid iteration and real-time analytics. After more than 20 years producing major campaigns for brands like Google, Apple, and Amazon, Jethro saw firsthand how slow, expensive, and inefficient traditional production could be. Instead of accepting that model, he built something different. At Ritual Ads, the commercial production process is reimagined end-to-end—using AI to move from storyboard to finished spot in days, not months, while enabling faster iteration, real-time testing, and stronger performance. In this session, Jethro will break down how this approach works in practice, including: * How AI is compressing the timeline of commercial production * Why more iteration leads to better creative outcomes * What a modern “creative + performance” stack actually looks like * Lessons learned building and scaling a system designed for speed, consistency, and results This is a practical, real-world look at how advertising is evolving—and what builders, marketers, creatives, operators, and investors need to understand to stay ahead. *** ### **About the Speaker** Jethro Rothe-Kushel is the Founder & CEO of Ritual Ads, a studio using AI to take brands from concept to finished commercial with speed, precision, and measurable performance. He brings over 20 years of experience across film, television, and advertising, having produced major campaigns for leading brands including Apple, Netflix, American Express, Google, and Amazon. He is a former VP of the Producers Guild of America, representing thousands of top producers nationwide. Earlier in his career, Jethro documented the lives of people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles—work that contributed to major public funding efforts and long-term housing initiatives. That experience continues to inform his belief in storytelling as a force for real-world change. Today, he leads Ritual Ads at the intersection of AI and storytelling, helping brands move faster while staying authentic and effective. *** **Networking** Come early to connect with fellow founders, technologists, creatives, and community members. Friday Coffee Meetup is as much about the people in the room as it is about the conversation on stage.
Coffee, Conversation & Art @ Hollywood Sculpture Garden.
Sat, May 30, 7:00 PMThe Hollywood Sculpture Garden is really a neat place . . . AND WE GET TO VISIT AND HAVE A DAYTIME COFFEE SOCIAL THERE!!! It's located on private property and not normally open to the public. So it is indeed a special thing for us to go. To Attend you NEED to be ON THE GUEST LIST TO BE ON THE GUEST LIST . . . **you NEED to FILL THIS OUT FORM [https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9)** No entry on the form will result in no entry to the event. Now . . . About this event: It is outdoors in a super-funky, pretty and cute location of The Hollywood Sculpture Garden. **This is intended as a Coffee and Convo surrounded by Art.** A perfect way to meetup some quality people in a fabulous location. Oh!!!!!! One other thing **It's a pastries pot luck. I will be providing coffee and fresh made lattes for those that wish. BUT . . . to get a latte you need to bring a place or box of pastries to share.** Your ticket for entry is a pastries. Bring anything that is good to share for serve 10 people. I will provide the tables, dishes, plastic-ware, cups, napkins, etc. **Frist:** RSPV to the event. **SECOND:** Fill out the form **[https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9)** **Third**: Pick up pastries to bring to the event. **Fourth**: Show up (at the event) with your best self and be ready to be social and have fun. I know what you are thinking . . . * will this be fun? * is this a cool place? * will there be people as cool as me there? * or even . . . . I'm not cool & I am shy/introverted . . . * will I be able to fit in and enjoy too? ***And the answer is yes to all.*** **[WATCH THIS!!!](https://youtu.be/xm3TLYKLHqI) Here is a vid from an actual event we did there.** It was summer of 2021. Watch the whole thing and you will see the food/wine . . . the place, . . . where we hang out and how. As well as what it looks like at day and nite. AND . . . you get of feel of the people, place and vibe. (reg link to the vid) https://youtu.be/xm3TLYKLHqI And to see pix from past visits: https://photos.app.goo.gl/dGoqMzDfCuFT4NDJA **To attend this FREE event you MUST be on the GUEST LIST list** **TO BE ON THE LIST . . . fill this out Google Form** **[https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9)** Question: ***The cost for all this?*** Answer: ***FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE. And bring pastries to go with coffee or tea.*** PARKING: Parking is tight to non-existent the location. The Google Form will used to make sure you have ALL the best parking info. This event is cross posted to several meetup groups. So there will be plenty of folks. Be sure to fill out the google form so we can send you all the parking info and the schedule and event info. AND to have your name on the guest list. [https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9) Some goals for this event . . . * To make new friends. * To make more friends. * To go to new places. * To be more social (in real life). There is an evening companion event to this from 5 to 10 PM [https://www.meetup.com/sevenarts/events/311241891/](https://www.meetup.com/sevenarts/events/311241891/) NOTICE: For our events we do not discriminate by Age, Race, Color, Religion, Ethnicity, National Origin, Political Affiliation, Relationship Status, Gender, Gender Preference, or even Belly Button Lint. We welcome all, . . . and that includes you.
Beat the Monday Blues: Write with Us
Mon, Jun 1, 5:00 PMA quiet, great coffee shop meet-up for both emerging and serious writers to work on their craft, share their works (if they wish) and get feedback from a publisher writer! You are free to work on any fiction, creative non-fiction or poetry. The goal of the mini workshop is to not only improve your craft, but also get advice on publishing and connect with other writers. The event is **$5-$10 per person (sliding scale). \*Please indicate attendance on Meet Up. The event will be on if there's at least one other participating member.\*** About the host: Tori Huang is a writer and poet with short stories, poems, and essays published in literary journals such as The Hooghly Review, Hong Kong's award-winning Cha: A Literary Journal, Wildscape (upcoming), Hey! Young Writer, and many more. She obtained her MFA degree from the University of San Francisco and her BA from New York University. Her poetry collection Estrangement is available on Barnes & Noble and Amazon. She is currently teaching a writing workshop series with Silent Book Club Torrance (https://luma.com/x2arj7j0), and is also invited to teach a short story workshop under Herstry (https://herstryblg.com/aboutherstry).
Costa Rica Eco Adventure: Waterfalls, Snorkeling, Zip lines, Rafting, Volcanoes!
Sat, Jun 6, 2:00 AM***¡¡¡ Pura Vida !!!*** Come alone, leave with friends! This is what Meetup is all about. Being able to join and do what you wanted to do . . just not alone. We are going to Costa Rica for 9 nights/10 days of exploration and tropical adventures. . . . **Best Meetup ever!**! To see how fun it is . . . Here are photos from when we did go before [https://photos.app.goo.gl/cswRyeNZp1r6WW9t9](https://photos.app.goo.gl/cswRyeNZp1r6WW9t9) Costa Rica is a playground for the adventurous and an eco-tourist's dream! It is an unspoiled tropical paradise. * Beautiful beaches * Rainforest biodiversity * Misty volcanoes * Roaring rivers * Lush jungles * Exotic flora and fauna * And more!! **And we are going there to enjoy it, learn about it and make memories of a lifetime!** This event is a true Meetup. We are creating it from scratch, and bringing like-minded people together on this adventure. Along the way making lifelong memories and friendships. Together . . . let’s make a Meetup to remember! * Hike around the base of the Arenal Volcano * Selvatura Zip Line Canopy Tour * Guided visit to Finca Luna Nueva Farm * Caño Negro Refuge Tour/Visit * Rio Frio Wildlife Refuge Boat Tour * Hanging Bridges Walking Tour * Ecotermales Hot Springs * Monteverde Night Walk Tour * Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Tour (daytime) * River Floating Tour * Tamarindo Beach * Sunset Sailing * Snorkeling Tour * And more! For a detailed Day By Day itinerary **[Click Here](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)**[ to fill out our info request form](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8) **Land Tour cost $3350 per person, double occupancy** (we match roommates for those traveling solo, and most of us are doing just that). If you want your own room: **Solo occupancy additional $950** The only way to secure your spot for this meetup is a $300 deposit that is refundable up to 90 days before departure. **[Click here for secure deposit link](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/24X2UREP9XPKC)** When you make a deposit be sure to fill out this [ATTENDEES FORM](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11uywUNCIB5ONrpZ-gU_4mk3bvpc4p_nhhL3ewsbkC5A/edit)**.** As we mentioned, . . . the cost is $3350. This is for the "Land" portion only. Airfare is not included. This gives you the flexibility to have a flight with timing that works best for you. Or to use points/miles. I can also help arranging your airfare. To receive an offer, **[CLICK HERE and send me a message.](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=14363992)** **What is Included in this trip:** * **9 Nights hotel accommodation** * **9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners.** * **Meet & Greet at the airport.** * **Pick-up from airport to our hotel, and hotel to airport at the end of the trip** * **Transportation throughout the trip** * **Private naturalist English speaking tour guide** * **All entrance fees and tours mentioned in the itinerary day-by-day description** * **Daily water bottles for the group** * **Hotel and Added Value Tax** Does not include: ***x*** *International Airfare* ***x*** *Meals other than specified* ***x*** *Optional Tours* ***x*** *All items of personal nature (telephone calls, Laundry, room service, etc.)* ***x*** *Tipping for tour guides and drivers* **Want more info?** **[Click Here to fill out our info request form](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)** **OR** **RSVP to the event with your email to receive additional info.** **OR** **[CLICK HERE to send me a message](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=14363992)** Whatever is easiest for you! *Still have questions?* **We do a Q & A Zoom once a month.** **[CLICK HERE](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/296044209/)** for our Q & A Zoom. RSVP on that event to get a reminder for the zoom. [Click here for the ](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/305233138/)**[MAIN ](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/288444641/)[location of this event on Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/305233138/)** RSVP there to post any discussion and to get notice of any comments and discussions. As well as any updates and reminders **We believe in good decent social.** **SOT 2000318-10** **[Click Here to see all our other events](https://www.meetup.com/CulturalArts/Events)**
Write or Die - Weekly Silent Screenwriting
Sun, May 24, 6:00 PMTHE SCHEDULE: 11 - 11:15AM: Arrival, chit-chat, purchase coffee, etc. 11:15-11:30 AM: Announcements + introductions 11:30-12:30 PM: WRITING (No talking, please.) 12:30-1:00 PM: Finish writing, chat about what you wrote, introduce latecomers, etc. Late to the party? No biggie, just sneak in and grab a seat. Start scribbling away, and we'll catch you up at the end. Once the session wraps, stick around to keep the creative juices flowing or mingle with the other word wizards. Heads up, though: outlets might be scarce, so check your battery before joining the fun. Note: there is a large parking lot behind Cafe Mak
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