Creative Living

Hallo und herzlich willkommen zum **Playback Theaterabend: "De-Mask-Irrungen“** **Playback Theater** ist eine interaktive Form des Theaters, bei der die Geschichten und Erlebnisse des Publikums spontan auf der Bühne dargestellt werden. Die Schauspieler\*innen und Musiker\*innen improvisieren dabei Szenen, die auf den Erzählungen und Emotionen der Zuschauer\*innen basieren. Wir freuen uns auf eure Geschichten zum Thema "De-Mask-Irrungen" Wir spielen sie für euch zurück zum Erinnern, wieder Erleben, neu Entdecken und Erholen. Spenden werden dankend angenommen. ***Lass dich von der Magie des Playback Theaters verzaubern!***

Been putting something off for too long? Join us for our **Weekly** **Co-Working Session** in creative driven lounge **Jaz in the City** — and let’s finally get it done, together. 📲 **Want reminders or to connect with others before/after?** Join our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/K6LidaoQhe16wZ0Se9pNM6), Keep contact via [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/nocrastinationclub/) This is a soft, safe, supportive in-person space to move through procrastination with presence and companionship. Whether you’re working on admin tasks, tax return, writing, creative projects, or simply clearing your inbox — bring whatever you’ve been avoiding and we’ll gently focus beside you. 🕐 **Time**: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM 📍 **Location**: Jaz in the City – Ground Floor Lounge: Windmühlgasse 28, 1060 Vienna, Austria 💻 **Bring**: Your laptop, journal, creative tools, or anything you’ve been procrastinating on 🌿 **Hosted by**: NoCrastination. See you in front of the ground floor bar ✨ you will see us sitting with our laptops ☕ Please do order something from the bar, so as to keep us in their good graces! Coffee price: Espresso: €3.5, Americano: €4.5, Latte: €5.5. Donations optional. **🪑Seating information:** * If this is your first time joining us, please look for **Joanna Liu** when you arrive at the **Ground Floor Bar** (not at the hotel reception). * There is a **long table with 12 seats** for those joining the **peer accountability session** — please arrive on time if you’d like to sit here. * There are also **round tables nearby** for anyone who prefers a more flexible setup. * If you’d like to **work independently (without the Pomodoro arrangement)** but still be part of the group energy, just let Joanna know — we’ll make sure you’re comfortably included. 💛 🌱 **What to Expect** * **Drop in anytime** between **1:00–5:00 PM** — stay for a bit or settle in for the whole session * **Clarify your goals**: write down your measurable tasks for the day on a Post-it when you arrive * **Two spaces**: one for quiet focus, one for casual conversation. After each focus session, if you’re still in the flow, feel free to remain seated — no need to move. If you're up for a chat, join others in the social area for a relaxed break. * **Social start**: from **1:00 to 1:28 PM**, we mingle and get to know each other; our first focus session begins at **1:30 PM** * **Gentle structure**: we begin with a soft check-in and intention round * **Pomodoro-style rhythm**: We work in 45-minute focus blocks followed by 15-minute social breaks. If 45 minutes feels too long, feel free to break it into two 20-minute focus sessions with a short 5-minute reset in between. You’ll need to self-regulate these shorter cycles, just tune into your own flow and rejoin when ready. * **Quiet companionship**: no pressure to talk during focus time — just shared presence and support * **Welcoming space**: we meet in the creative, cozy lobby of the **Jaz in the City** 💡 **New to Pomodoro?** Don’t worry — we’ll guide you gently. No apps or timers needed. 💬 Why Join? * Beat procrastination with gentle accountability * Reclaim your momentum without doing it alone * Enjoy a change of scenery that boosts your focus * Be part of a community that shows up — without hustle Bring your project. Bring your presence. Let’s work side-by-side. 💚

**!!! WICHTIG / IMPORTANT:** \* Bitte rechtzeitig anmelden und wenn man nicht kommen kann, möglichst bald auch wieder abmelden! Wenn nicht ausreichend Leute kommen, müssen wir absagen, da der Raum einiges kostet! \* Please RSVP and if you cannot come, please cancel the RSVP in time. If there are not enough people registered we have to cancel the event since the room is not cheap. Ein lockeres Treffen /zum gemeinsam Klavier Spielen und gegenseitig Vorspielen. A casual meet-up to play the piano together and take turns to play to each other. Ort/Venue: Musikquartier 1060, Mariahilferstraße 51 Raum 20 (L4) Jede:r, der:die Lust hat, etwas zu spielen oder zuzuhören, ist willkommen, Anfänger:innen wie Fortgeschrittene! Bringt eure Lieblingsstücke mit - und gerne auch vierhändige Stücke zum gemeinsam Spielen. Wir bitten alle, möglichst immer **nur ein Stück auf einmal** zu spielen und **eher kurze Stücke (bis zu ca. 8 Minuten)** zu wählen, damit wir uns öfter abzuwecheln können und alle bestenfalls mehrmals spielen können. Everyone is welcome to play or just to listen, beginners as well as advanced players! Bring along your favourite pieces - and if you like, bring some 4 handed pieces to play with others. We would ask everyone to play **only one piece at a time** and ideally choose **shorter pieces (up to about 8 minutes)**, so we can take turns more often and everyone hopefully gets to play multiple times. (Bitte etwas Kleingeld mitbringen, damit wir uns die Raum- und Meetup kosten untereinander aufteilen können, je nach Teilnehmerzahl betragen die Kosten meist 5 bis 8 EUR. Wer lieber nicht auf Fotos drauf sein möchte, die ev. nach dem Meet-up gepostet werden, gebt uns bitte vor Ort Bescheid. Please bring some small change with you, so we can split the costs of the room and the Meetup fees, depending on the number of participants this will usuallz be 5 to 8 EUR. If you would prefer not to be on any photos which might get posted after the event, please let us know on the day of!)

For 2026, we are starting our third year meeting every second Tuesday to mingle and get some ideas rolling. If you were not able to join us last time, come network, share stories, and meet some new people to crew or talent for your next project. We need to change venues occasionally due to other sceduled events, so be sure to check the location (If you get to the venue early, tell them you are with the "FILMMAKER'S GROUP" at 20:00- thanks) \*Meetup has more than doubled its fees for organizers planning events, to compensate for the added admin cost, we are putting out a tip jar at every event and asking for a 2-5€ donation per attendee. Not required, but definitely appreciated. PLEASE NOTE LOCATION: When: Tuesday at 20:00 where: Das Biero Florianigasse 46 1080 [https://www.das-biero.at/contact](https://www.das-biero.at/contact) --please be sure to sign up and cancel if you cannot make it, so we can be respectful to the venue.

**Walk & Talk** Willst du auch mehr Bewegung in dein Leben bringen? Und dich dabei noch gut unterhalten, so dass die Zeit verfliegt? Dann bist du hier genau richtig, denn mir geht es genauso. Alleine ist langweilig und die Zeit vergeht nicht, daher hab ich mir Walk & Talk überlegt. Inspiriert wurde ich durch die Walk & Talk Gruppe in Hamburg, wo ich mehrere Male dabei war als ich in Hamburg lebte. Unterschiedliche Menschen treffen sich einmal in der Woche für einen flotten Spaziergang und unterhalten sich dabei. Ich liebe es neue Menschen kennenzulernen und auch bekannte Gesichter wiederzusehen, dann geh ich ganz nebenbei und das macht auch noch Spaß.😊 **Walk:** Wir brauchen einfach regelmäßige Bewegung und ich weiß selbst, wie schwierig es ist, diese in den Alltag zu integrieren. Deshalb ist dieser Walk genau richtig. Nach diesem Spaziergang fühlst du dich einfach wohl, fit und entspannt. **Talk:** Das Reden kommt ganz von selbst beim Gehen. Du kannst über alles reden, egal, ob privates oder berufliches, alles was sich ergibt ist willkommen. Und wenn du keinen Bock aufs Reden hast, dann gehst du alleine, auch das ist völlig in Ordnung. **Wie das ganze abläuft:** * Die Teilnahme ist völlig kostenlos. * Wo: U6 Spittelau (im Freien), Richtung Donaukanal, Ausgang Josef-Holaubek-Platz, direkt vor dem Fernwärme-Turm (https://maps.app.goo.gl/XwAayz4FQe2EW8WK9) * Wann: Wir treffen uns dienstags um 13 Uhr, egal, ob bei Regen, Sturm und Kälte oder bestem Sonnenschein – Walk & Talk findet nahezu JEDE Woche statt außer ich bin mal im Urlaub. * Wir starten pünktlich und beginnen mit einer kurzen Vorstellungsrunde. * Wie gehen am Donaukanal entlang von Höhe Spittelau bis zum Schwedenplatz und zurück. * Ca. 7 Kilometer sind wir unterwegs und unterhalten uns dabei mit interessanten Menschen. Dabei kannst du neue Bekanntschaften schließen, dich inspirieren lassen, von Projekten erzählen oder einfach nur smalltalken und die frische Luft genießen. Alles ist erlaubt. * Nach ca. 1,75 Stunden sind wir wieder am Ausgangspunkt zurück. * Bei einer Teilnahme von über 5 Personen gehen wir in Paaren und wechseln diese alle 10 Min. Wenn du aber lieber alleine gehst, ist das auch vollkommen in Ordnung. * Für alle, die einfach mal etwas Neues ausprobieren wollen. **Bist du bereit?** Dann komm mit! **Start bei U6 Spittelau Ausgang Donaukanal** Nochmal: um **PUNKT 13.00 Uhr dort sein**, denn **nach kurzen Vorstellungsrunde gehen wir gleich los. Sei pünktlich, denn die Gruppe wartet nicht.** Du musst nichts vorbereiten oder dich gar anmelden, komm einfach vorbei. Ausreden gibt es nicht. Geh mit und freu dich auf eine tolle neue Erfahrung. **Wer macht es?** Ich bin Marie Meyer-Marktl und Ideengeberin, Host und Organisatorin von Walk & Talk. Ich unterstütze seit 2019 Menschen dabei Freude ins Arbeitsleben zu bekommen und bin Business und Life Coachin. „Strahle, wenn du an deine Arbeit denkst“, ist meine Vision für jedermann und jedefrau. Privat merkte ich, dass ich endlich wieder mehr Bewegung brauche – und das klappt am besten gemeinsam mit anderen Menschen. Sei dabei bei Walk & Talk und bring Bewegung in dein Leben. **Do you speak English? Then welcome to Walk & Talk!** This event is suited for all people who like to connect to other people and like to walk. The beauty of this regular event is that you are in the nature and you walk around 7 kilometers. In the meantime, if you feel for it, you talk, if not, you just walk. You do something for your health, get to know new people and you will feel much better. It’s FREE, all you need to do is to show up this Tuesday at no later than 1 pm at the U6 Spittelau exit to Donaukanal.

**Life Live JAM** is a creative session. Draw **life models** while talented musicians set the mood with a **live concert**. It’s about inspiration, improvisation, creation and reaction. Curious ears, creative eyes, playful hands and kind hearts, all are welcome. Come solo or bring friends, you will meet interesting people either way :) 📸 Check the vibe on Instagram: [@lifelivejam](https://www.instagram.com/lifelivejam) 📅 **When:** We'll be opening the doors at **6:30 pm**. The session starts at **7pm** and life drawing finishes around 9pm, but after that we'll stay for a drink, share our artwork, and mingle. 🎨 **What to bring:** Whatever drawing stuff you like (pencils, charcoals, sketchbooks, ipad, etc.) 📍 **Where:** FANIAlive, U-Bahn Bogen Gürtellinie 22–23, 1080 Vienna (just by U6 **Thaliastraße**) 🍹 Drinks will be sold at the bar. There will be pencils and sketchpads to share, so you don’t have to worry about art supply shops closed on a Sunday in Vienna ;) See you!

Weekly screenings from a large archive of many of the most significant, yet seldom seen and rarely accessible cinematic masterpieces in the history of film - from its earliest beginnings to the present day. Screenings are in original language, if English, or original language with English subtitles. Films are selected democratically on the inspiration of a brief pre-screening discussion. The selected title is typically a "neglected gem" that most of us discover together for the first time. Individual taste is not a criterion and all participants are expected to put the interests of the group as a whole above personal preference or prejudice. In this sense, the emphasis is on openness, exploration, and surprise. Each screening is followed by an in-depth group discussion, led and moderated by the curator. WARNNG: FilmStory is not just about watching movies! Rather, it's a socially responsible, intellectual engagement, involving an organic approach to group study of film language, philosophy, art, history, politics, and technology. In this sense, the film is always merely the current highlight in an explorative, ongoing group discussion. **FilmStory** is a members-only series that involves a closely knit community of cinephiles. Events take place every Sunday in a comfortable, private setting with limited capacity. Participation is reserved primarily for regular members, but we're always ready to make new friends! Non-regular members may request to meet the community and, upon acceptance as a "new joiner," are welcome to participate in one event, according to space availability. New joiners are asked to make a €6 member dues contribution in advance of the requested date. New members receive a message of confirmation and the address of the Living Room in 1080 Vienna upon receipt of their dues contribution. **FilmStory** is presented and hosted by **[KulturSalon Wien](https://www.meetup.com/kultursalon-wien/)**.

Join Art with Soul - Vienna Art Classes for a fun and creative day of acrylic painting with the theme CARNIVAL 🎡! Whether you call it Fasching, Carnival, or Mardi Gras, this weekend is all about the colorful and weird 🎡🤡 FEEL FREE to DRESS up in Costume while we paint our vision of a festive time ✨🫶 Bring out your inner artist while enjoying our snack buffet and beverages. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, our instructor will guide you through techniques to create your own masterpiece. Take this time to unwind, socialize, and explore your artistic side in a welcoming and supportive environment. Let's come together to paint, learn, and build a vibrant community of art lovers in Vienna.

*Nimm an unserem kostenlosen Linolschnitt-Workshop im Vienna Mosaik teil, bei dem wir selbst Linoldrucke machen. Dieser kreative Workshop ist für alle ab 12 Jahren geeignet. Es sind keine Vorkenntnisse erforderlich.* Wir beschäftigen uns mit den Grundlagen des Linolschnitts, vom Schnitzen einfacher Motive bis zum Einfärben und Drucken deines eigenen Kunstwerks. Der Workshop bietet einen entspannten, unterstützenden Raum zum Ausprobieren, Lernen einer neuen Technik und gemeinsamen kreativen Gestaltens. Alle Materialien werden zur Verfügung gestellt. Du brauchst nur Neugier und die Lust, etwas Neues auszuprobieren, mitbringen. **Datum**: Samstag, 14. Februar **Uhrzeit**: 13:00–16:00 **Kosten**: Kostenlos (Anmeldung erforderlich) Die Plätze sind begrenzt, bitte melde dich daher im Voraus an. Wir freuen uns auf das gemeinsame kreative Arbeiten! 🎨 *Join us for a free, hands-on lino printing workshop at Vienna Mosaik. This creative session is open to anyone age 12 and up. No prior experience is needed.* We will explore the basics of lino printing, from carving simple designs to inking and printing your own artwork. This is a relaxed, supportive space to experiment, learn a new technique, and enjoy making art together. All materials are provided. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to try something new. **Date:** Saturday, February 14 **Time:** 13:00–16:00 **Cost:** Free (registration required) Spaces are limited, so please RSVP in advance. We look forward to creating with you! 🎨

**“Open Mats” Community Hangout — An Evening to Just Be Together** *🕒 Feb 15th, 15:00 – open end (20:30 latest)* *📍Tanz’Hotel (Studio 2), Zirkusgasse 35/4-6, 1020 Wien* **About the evening** This is an Open Mats community hangout — a relaxed, informal space to simply be together. There is **no program,** no workshop, and no guided practice. Instead, we open a shared room with playfight mats, pillows, gentle music and a creative corner, and let the evening unfold naturally. You’re welcome to rest, chat, move, playfight lightly, draw, cuddle, eat together, or **just be by yourself in the company of others.** Most of the time will be about being together, with room for spontaneous moments or offers from participants if they arise. **Think of it as a cosy home party — on playfight mats.** **What to Expect** – An open, welcoming and cosy space – Gentle background music and a creative corner – Time and freedom to connect (or not) – No facilitation, no structure, no goals – A light framework of **consent, safety and care**, shared by everyone *This is not a playfight workshop — even though playfight may naturally appear in a light, informal way.* **Who is this for?** – People curious about relaxed, embodied social spaces – Playfighters who want to meet outside a workshop context – Anyone who enjoys connection without a set program – Those who want to come as they are, without needing to participate in anything specific – You’re welcome whether you’re active, quiet, social, tired, playful — or all of that at once. **Practical Details** 🕒 **Time** 15:00 – doors open We start together and keep the ending open until 20:30 **Location:** Tanz\*Hotel, Zirkusgasse 35/4-6, 1020 Wien 💛 **Contribution** Donation-based, to help cover room costs. No one is turned away for lack of funds. 🍲 **Potluck dinner:** Please bring some food you’re happy to share. Vegetarian dishes only, thank you 🌱 **Joining / soft registration** There’s no formal registration for this event. If you think you might come, we appreciate a short message or a 👍 so we have a rough idea of numbers. You can reach Marco via: – WhatsApp / Signal / Telegram: +43 681 10779089 – Email: [contact@my-power.at](mailto:contact@my-power.at) Feel free to decide spontaneously — you’re welcome either way. **Hosting** This evening is hosted by friends from the community: Marco Moriggi, Hannes Reitberger, Joachim Tecklenburg, Anna Helmreich and Raphaela Immler. The role of the hosts is simply to hold the space — not to lead or facilitate. Got questions? Reach out: [contact@my-power.at](mailto:contact@my-power.at) See you on the playfight mats! ### **✨ STAY CONNECTED ✨** * **[Website & Newsletter](https://playfight.my-power.at/)** * **[Signal Group](https://signal.group/#CjQKIDKi-fEAn-mYs4BItlN8UZksyf0CGhZDZtXVoMwMi_t0EhByoQkGCYMY-S-DynQ4qQjn)** * **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/marco_my_power/)**

Join Art with Soul - Vienna Art Classes for a fun and creative day of acrylic painting with the theme A VALENTINE MURDER MYSTERY🌹🔪! This Art Class will be a Banger, since you and your partner will be introduced to your characters upon arrival and spend 3 to 4 hours painting one of many clues to the Murder Mystery Story 📖 🎨🖌️ while Enjoying Drinks 🍹 and Snacks 🍿💄 You are also welcome to dress up in 😌 it’s a dangerously romantic day after all 💃 Can’t wait to solve a creative mystery with you 😌🫶 Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, our instructor will guide you through techniques to create your own masterpiece. Take this time to unwind, socialize, and explore your artistic side in a welcoming and supportive environment. Let's come together to paint, learn, and build a vibrant community of art lovers in Vienna.

Join us for a vibrant gathering that honors the heart and hustle of local entrepreneurs. It Takes a Village is more than an event it’s a movement to uplift and spotlight small business owners who pour passion into their craft and creativity into our community. From authors and bakers to jewelry makers, t-shirt designers, candle crafters, and beyond. This is your chance to meet the makers, support their work and celebrate the spirit of collaboration. **_Expect_** * Local vendors showcasing handmade goods * Live demos and storytelling from featured creators * Food, music, and community vibes * Opportunities to shop, connect and be inspired * Celebrate the power of small businesses and we all rise

Confidence can be cultivated in many ways—through reflection, conversation, creativity, and practice. In this Confidence Lab session, we’ll explore one powerful pathway: **building confidence from the inside out through physical expression and movement**. This experience is designed to help you reconnect with your body as a source of insight, self-trust, and presence. We’ll begin by grounding into what’s bringing you here, creating space to notice how your body is showing up and what it’s holding. From there, you’ll be guided through accessible movement exercises that invite awareness and choice—isolating different parts of the body, experimenting with movement, and practicing what it feels like to take up space intentionally. Next, you’ll participate in a small-group dance lesson led in a supportive, low-pressure environment. No dance experience is needed. The focus is not on performance or perfection, but on expression, curiosity, and allowing yourself to move with confidence as you are. We’ll close with a reflective group discussion, exploring what emerged during the experience and how these insights can be applied beyond the studio—how you inhabit your body, how you carry yourself, and how you show up in everyday life. **What to know:** * Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you feel good moving in * No dance experience required * Light snacks and beverages will be provided This session is for anyone interested in deepening their relationship with confidence by listening to their body, expanding their capacity for self-expression, and practicing self-love as an embodied experience. **Featured Speaker: Mary Grace** Mary Grace, the dynamic force behind MG Choreography & Boutique, has been transforming special occasions with her unique blend of artistry and passion for over seven years. As a proud Latina, with Venezuelan and Mexican heritage, Mary brings a rich cultural perspective to every choreography she creates. Her dedication to dance is matched only by her commitment to empowering others through the joy and elegance of movement. Mary’s journey began with a simple passion for dancing, which quickly grew into a thriving business. She specializes in crafting personalized choreography for weddings, quinceañeras, and sweet sixteens, ensuring each event is unforgettable. Determined to make a significant impact in Ohio, Mary established the first-of-its-kind brick-and-mortar location that not only offers a space to practice these beautiful dances but also provides a boutique experience for purchasing or renting exquisite dresses and tuxedos for these special moments. Mary Grace is more than just a business owner; she is a trailblazer for Latina women in the community, dedicated to bringing elegance, joy, and a touch of her vibrant heritage to every event she touches. **What is Confidence Lab?** Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here. Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact. ***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*

**Photography 102: A Deeper Dive Into Photography** **Are you ready to dig deeper into photography? Then this intermediate photography course is perfect for expanding your knowledge of photography!** This intermediate photography class builds upon the foundational knowledge acquired in the Photography 101 class. It focuses on empowering students to move beyond automatic camera modes and take greater creative control over their images. This course uses an engaging and practical hands-on approach to reinforcing these newer and more advanced photographic concepts. **Through hands-on exercises and insightful lessons, you will learn:** * **Master More Advanced Camera Settings** * **Aperture and F-stops:** Understanding how aperture controls depth of field and using it to create blurry backgrounds (shallow depth of field) for portraits or sharp focus throughout a landscape (deep depth of field). * **Shutter Speed:** Learning to utilize shutter speed to freeze fast action or intentionally blur motion for artistic effects. * **ISO:** Exploring ISO settings for optimal image quality in different lighting conditions, understanding the trade-off between sensitivity and potential image noise/grain. * **Exposure Modes:** Beyond "Auto", understanding and utilizing manual (M), aperture-priority (A or Av), shutter-priority (S or Tv), and program (P) modes for specific shooting scenarios. * **White Balance:** Learn how to effectively set white balance controls to represent colors in varying lighting conditions properly. * **Metering and Exposure Compensation:** Understanding how the camera measures light and how to use exposure compensation to fine-tune exposure for desired results. * **On-Camera Flash Basics:** Gaining a basic understanding of when and how to use the built-in flash or external flash units effectively. * **Advanced Concepts and Techniques** * **Composition Beyond the Basics:** Looking at some more advanced composition concepts and taking a deeper look at the Elements of Design, learning to use space more effectively, controlling the elements of the scene that are drawing attention, and mastering visual weight. * **Lighting Beyond Natural Light:** Introduction to artificial lighting, such as off-camera flash, reflectors, and softboxes, to control and shape light for different effects. * **Basic Image Editing:** An introduction to photo editing software like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, covering essential tools for adjusting brightness, contrast, color, and sharpness. * **Developing a Personal Style:** Exploring ways to refine a unique artistic voice and create a consistent photographic style. **This class provides the next step in the path to becoming a more proficient and artistic photographer, allowing for more advanced usage of the camera system.** **Prerequisites:** * A camera (film, DSLR, or mirrorless) that has manual controls is required. Hands-on exercises make having the camera in class highly beneficial. You will need at least one lens to evaluate the results of control exercises. * You may attend this class in one of two ways: 1. With a class voucher provided by your retail camera store 2. Purchasing a seat in the class

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

# **Band: Old Possum's Menagerie; Caller: Richard Ades** Beginner lesson at 1:30, regular dancing begins at 2:00 pm NOTE THAT WE ARE TEMPORARILY DANCING IN THE AFTERNOON INSTEAD OF EVENING. Dance with us in the afternoon then you can still go out in the evening! **Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 1:30 - 2:00, followed by dancing 2:00 - 430. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.