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🚢🥂🎉New Year's Eve Cruise: Palm, Burj al Arab, Gulf, Infinity Bridge!
**Welcome the New Year 2026 on a traditional wooden Dhow cruise.** We will ride from the **historic Dubai Creek,** to the open sea of the **Arabian Gulf,** past the **World Islands** and **Burj al Arab** **to Palm Jumeirah**! 🚢
🗓️ **Wednesday 31 December 2025**
⏰️ **7:30 pm - 2:30 am (New Year's day)**
🚢🙋🏻♂️ Boarding: **7:30 pm** UPPER DECK
🚢👉 Departure: 8:30 pm sharp!
📍 **AL SEEF** [https://maps.app.goo.gl/vm2SY1qVNUFpbfcN8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/vm2SY1qVNUFpbfcN8)
💰 **750 Dhs** **VIP** Adults (12 y.o.+)
💰 **600 Dhs** **VIP** Children (3-11 y.o.)
👶🏻 Children under 3: free!
🏛️👉🏛️ Payment is made **in advance** by **bank transfer** to the account of *Vine and Fig Tree Tours (FZE)*. **Contact host to obtain details. 🚨🚨🚨 book as soon as possible to make sure you secure your place!**
☎️ **0582084392**
✅ **INCLUDES:**
🚢 7 hr Cruise 🍝 Buffet Dinner (veg/non-veg) 🕺🏻 Whirling Dance show 🐴 Puppet show 🐼 Panda show 🎩 Magic Show 🥤 Unlimited soft Drinks 🎵 Live DJ
💰 **EXTRA CHARGE:** 🥂 spirits 🥭 Fresh juice 🍨 ice cream ☕ coffee
🅿️ FREE Parking https://maps.app.goo.gl/abbGstBXGJ5tbfxD6
🚉 Metro Station: BurJuman
**REASONS TO ATTEND**
📷 ADMIRE Dubai's most famous landmarks from the sea
🎆 Get **UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS** of **FIREWORKS** from the Gulf and watch their reflection on the sea!
🤝 MEET like-minded people who love languages and cultures
👂🏻 LISTEN to wildlife
🐦 Watch birds
🤩 WATCH a traditional Egyptian/Turkish whirling dance, puppet show and Panda show
🍽️ENJOY a delicious buffet dinner and unlimited drinks
📸 **SIGHTS:**
* **Al Seef Emirati village**
* **Shindagha historical village**
* **Infinity Bridge**
* **Open Sea**
* **Royal Atlantis Hotel**
* **Burj Al Arab**
* **World Islands**
⚠️ IMPORTANT: The cruise will depart at **8:30 pm SHARP** and cannot wait, so you are advised to arrive at the meeting point by **7:30 pm**. Take into account the traffic, possible road closures and walking time from the car park!
🚭 No smoking please!
BADMINTON GAMES FOR DISCOVERY, JLT, JVC, GARDENS, FURJAN, DIP PLAYERS
BADMINTON GAMES FOR ALL ADULTS - 365 DAYS -
Contact 0563749353
New Years Eve Yacht Party 2026 🛥️💃🏻✨
Neptune Yachts comes back for NEW YEAR'S EVE !💣⚡️
Join us as we gather to kiss 2025 goodbye and welcome 2026 with love, laughter, and unforgettable vibes — on a luxury yacht with the perfect view of the Burj Al Arab fireworks! 😍🤩
✨ Meet, Mingle, Socialize, Party, and Have Fun! 💃🏻🕺🏻
Come with your BFF, your squad, or even solo — because you’re never alone at our parties! 😉
Indulge in the pleasures of life with:
🍴 Premium Buffet
🍸 All kinds of unlimited premium beverages all night
🌅 Breathtaking views of Dubai’s skyline & the Burj Al Arab fireworks
🎉 A selection will be made to maintain a fun and balanced vibe between men and women.
HURRY UP — this is your chance to escape the ordinary and start 2026 in true Dubai style! ✨
8:00PM Boarding
9:00PM Leaving
DRESS CODE: Something Sparkly!
All the following Men/Women are welcome: 21+
Full PAYMENT 💰💰💰 is required to RSVP
Limited Time Early Bird Price (Full Event 9PM to 3AM): 1500 AED
Buffet and all kinds of beverages included - UNLIMITED
➡️AED 1500 + VAT Pay through the link:
https://buy.stripe.com/28E6oI0mf3Vu3zv1hlcwh1v
Orginal Price after 30th November AED 2000 + VAT
➡️ For Information, Contact us on 052 650 1454
If it’s first time please come on time to ensure you don’t get lost :)
IMPORTANT RULE ON TIMING:
IMPORTANT: If you RSVP it is very important you turn up or update your RSVP status at least 1 day prior to the event. For a fun event we need at least 15-20 participants. If you RSVP and do not attend it is not fair for those who are punctual and turn up as they said they would. So please be mindful and only RSVP if you are confident you can make it. Otherwise you will be permanently expelled from the group.
1. Please be on time. You should be there no later than 30 MINUTES PRIOR OF THE LEAVING TIME.
2. If you have never been before then reach early so that you can find us.
SEE YOU SOON!!
✨ Hello 2026 | NYE Desert Night ✨
🚨 **IMPORTANT NOTE**
*Your attendance is confirmed only after registering through*:
**[BOOK NOW](https://luma.com/aeqe6l63)**
*join WhatsApp group, which will be used to share event updates, exact location, and future events :*
**[WHATSAPP GROUP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KQ0zmQzLMtNEfPMU2dx0yN)**
**✨ Hello 2026 \| Desert Night ✨**
🎆 A New Year Getaway Under the Stars 🎆
*Leave the noise behind and welcome 2026 in a slower, more meaningful way — surrounded by desert silence, warm lights, and people who feel like the right energy to start a new chapter.*
*This isn’t about crowds or loud parties.*
*It’s about presence, connection, and intention.*
📍 Location: Desert, Suwaihan
🗓️ Date: WED, 31 December (Overnight Stay)
📌 Exact location & updates shared upon registration
🌟 **Why This Night Is Different**
This isn’t a typical New Year’s Eve celebration — it’s a full experience.
A rare chance to escape the city, breathe, slow down, and welcome the new year under a sky full of stars.
**Picture this:**
*soft lights glowing in the desert, laughter around the bonfire, a simple fireworks moment, a shared countdown to midnight — and waking up to a peaceful desert sunrise.*
*A night of genuine connections, relaxed vibes, and memories you’ll carry into 2026.*
🎆 New Year Moments to Look Forward To
✨ Simple fireworks under the open sky
⏰ Group countdown into 2026
🔥 Bonfire warmth & festive desert energy
🎉 A calm, meaningful start to the new year
**🌙 The Night Flow \| What the Evening Looks Like :**
✨ Welcome & settle in — check-in, drop bags, get comfy
🌅 Sunset pause — slow down, reflect, take it all in
🧭 Quick briefing & regroup — flow overview + vibe check
🤍 Ice-breakers — easy, fun ways to meet everyone
🎲 Social games & activities — laughter, connection, energy
🔥 Dinner & sweets — live BBQ, shared food, chill time
💭 Let’s Reflect — a special, meaningful moment before midnight
🎶 Party time — music, dancing & rising countdown energy
✨ Midnight under the stars — countdown, surprises & prizes
🌌 Late-night chill — stargazing, fire chats, quiet moments
**🎁 What’s Included :**
🔥 Live BBQ dinner
🍳 Breakfast
⛺ Camping tents
☕ Unlimited coffee & tea
🥤 Soft drinks
🍿 Snacks
🎲 Games, quizzes, trivia & movies
🚗 Scenic road-trip experience
✨ Amazing people & unforgettable vibes
*Expect something different — step out of routine, try something new, meet people you may never have crossed paths with before, and create memories that stay with you long after the new year begins.*
**🎒 What to Bring :**
🛏️ Your bedding
Camping chair
💫 Good vibes & an open heart
**Optional but recommended:**
🧥 Extra layer or jacket (desert nights get chilly)
🎒 Personal items (slippers, toothbrush, essentials)
**🚗 Getting There**
🚘 Carpooling arranged by the organizers
• Driving? Take fellow adventurers & receive fuel compensation
• Need a ride? Join a carpool for AED 50
• City meeting point shared after registration
**🚙 Camp Access & Parking**
✔️ Accessible by any car — no 4x4 required
**🌅 New Year Morning**
Wake up gently as the desert glows in soft morning light
☕ Fresh warm coffee
🥐 Simple sunrise breakfast
📸 Golden morning moments
🌤️ Quiet time before the world wakes up
*Peaceful. Grounding. Beautiful.*
*Leave with a full heart, unexpected new friendships, and that calm, hopeful feeling that only a night like this can give — the perfect way to begin 2026.*
🎟️ [Register now — limited spots available](https://luma.com/aeqe6l63)
Noah \| Partners
📲 +971 50 474 6210 (WhatsApp)
✨ Let’s welcome 2026 differently ✨
NEW YEAR'S EVE - MARJAN ISLAND
Surrounded by lights, music and all the energy a new year deserves. Glitter in the air, good vibes everywhere and memories made at midnight.
Join us for the ultimate New Year's Eve Party - Marjan Island
Date: Wed 31 Dec
Time: 9pm-1am
Location: Super Breeze Bar & Restaurant
Marjan Island - Ras Al Khaimah
International Buffet-Unlimited Drinks -Live DJ
Record Breaking Marjan Island Fireworks
Package:
AED350 per person
AED150 (age 5 till 16)
Free under age 5
For booking:
@superbreezerak
@partyfever.rak
The Gourmet NYE Camp
🔥 *Unleash the Epic: A Gourmet NYE Camp Awaits in the Dubai Desert!* 🌠
Forget the ordinary, embrace the extraordinary! This New Year's Eve, we're igniting the desert with an unforgettable Gourmet Camp experience. 🏕️ Imagine this: under a blanket of stars ✨, surrounded by the mystical allure of the Dubai Desert, you'll indulge in a culinary journey like no other. 🤤
Prepare your taste buds for a *Gourmet Tasting Menu* designed to tantalize and ignite your senses.
We're talking *Picana Al Asador* with a fiery *Crying Tiger Chimichurri* 🌶️, succulent *Fire-grilled Laban-brined Chicken* 🍗, and rich *Afghani Lamb Karhai* confited in rendered fat 🐑.
For the adventurous, *Skewered Chicken Hearts* await, alongside delicate *Sautéed Lemon-butter Baby Marrows* 🥦 and *sweet Swahili Corn* 🌽.
And to top it all off, a classic Wood-fired *4 Cheese Pepperoni Pizza* 🍕 to satisfy every craving.
This is more than just a meal; it's a celebration under the vast desert sky. 🌕
Join us for *Bonfire New Year Resolutions activities* 🔥 as we welcome 2026 with warmth, laughter, and incredible food.
The desert whispers adventure, and this is your invitation! 🚀
Location: *Dubai Desert (Sedan Accessible)* 🚗💨
Cost:
🌟 200 AED per person (Early Bird till Dec 28th - GRAB IT FAST!)
250 AED per person (Till Dec 30th)
300 AED (On the Day)
*Ask about our mixed groups packages*
What to Bring: Your sense of adventure, chairs 🪑, tents ⛺, sleeping bags 😴, and warm layers 🧣🧤 (the desert nights are magical but chilly!).
RSVP is ESSENTIAL! Spots are EXTREMELY LIMITED ⏳. Secure your place in this epic celebration by WhatsApping: 05444 422 03. Don't miss out on the most epic start to your new year! 🎉
Exclusive NYE Invite: Dubai Marina Midnight Glow Yacht Party!
Dear All,
The wait is officially over!
We are thrilled to announce that our partner host, **Riviera Leisure Yachts**, is gearing up for the ultimate **Dubai New Year’s Eve Fireworks Party**. We would like to extend a warm welcome to all of you to join us for this prestigious celebration.
Ring in the New Year on the water with Dubai’s most magical night cruise. Step aboard for **Marina Midnight Glow**, where the skyline shines brighter, the music feels better, and the fireworks light up the sky in 360-degree glory.
Enjoy six unforgettable hours of celebration as we sail through the heart of Dubai, surrounded by the city's iconic lights and unmatched energy. 🛥️✨
**🌟 The Experience Includes:**
* **Duration:** 6-Hour Premium Cruise (8 PM – 2 AM)
* **Refreshments:** Unlimited mocktails, soft drinks, and water
* **Dining:** Gourmet welcome canapés, finger foods, and desserts
* **Exclusivity:** Fireworks viewing deck & onboard photo booth
* **Safety:** Professional crew and safety team onboard
**💸 Price:** AED 5,500 per person **⏰ Timing:** 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM
A night this big deserves a view this iconic. Spaces are strictly limited for this boutique luxury experience.
**✨ Secure your spot now:** 👉 [link.tickit.co/u9a2](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://link.tickit.co/u9a2)
**Book Your NYE Yacht Celebration Today!**
Disney Events This Week
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🎻 Violin Music Lovers – Violin Lessons for You: Discover the Joy of Playing 🎶
Dear Violin Music Lovers, 🎻
If you love the sound of the violin, if it moves you, calms you, or inspires you—and even if you’ve never thought of learning it yourself, but feel a quiet curiosity—this invitation is for you.
I am Snezana Ivkovic, licensed violin teacher and professional violinist, and I invite you to experience the violin not just as a listener, but as a player. This is about connection, expression, and joy—no prior experience needed.
Starting January 2026, I am opening a limited number of places for:
🎻 Live group violin sessions in Dubai
🎻 1-on-1 online violin lessons worldwide
These sessions are designed to offer a true musical experience—where you explore sound, music, and yourself through the violin, step by step, in a supportive and inspiring environment.
✨ Special New Year Offer:
Participants from this group receive 30% off their first lesson.
Whether you have never held a violin before, or you simply love violin music and wish to go deeper—this is your one-time opportunity to experience it for yourself.
👉 RSVP now to reserve your place and receive full details.
Let 2026 be the year you don’t just listen to violin music—you experience it.
"Let the Violin become part of your story"
Warmly,
Snezana Ivkovic
Licensed Violin Teacher & Professional Violinist 🎻
World Violin Academy
www.worldviolinacademy.com
BOLLYWOOD TECHNO PARTY 🎉 SATURDAY: FREE ENTRY 🔥
**Play x ESeek presents**
**THE BIGGEST SATURDAY PARTY : With Offers 🎉**
**EVERY SATURDAY : 11PM-3AM+**
**Offers 💥**
⚜️ Free Entry for Ladies & Couples All Night
⚜️ Free Drinks for Ladies till 1AM
⚜️ Men Offer : AED 99/ 2 Drinks Free
⚜️ Bollywood x Techno
⚜️ VIP Tables Available\*(T&C)
**Please Reserve**
**0543231214**
**📍 Location : Oud Metha**
**Host Details**
**Your Fabulous Luxury Bollywood Party is Here! This is a hosted event with a female host that will greet you on the night.**
Our host Dona Gilbert will be there to make your night amazing, she's waiting for you to ask questions on our community board in-app and event group chat, so hope onto eSeek to find them and discuss the event.
**Most Important**
**👉 Download the Seek app and introduce yourself today & make new friends all around Dubai**
**[https://eseek.app](https://eseek.app/)**
Deep Drunk Discussions
A chill hangout for deep thinkers, curious minds, and lovers of raw, real conversations—with or without a drink in hand. No strict rules, no set topics—just a bunch of interesting people talking about life, beliefs, and everything in between.
💵 Fee: AED 30 - pay by [clicking here](https://pay.ziina.com/dsh/e73sWOArW)
For details message us at [+971 50 355 1536](https://wa.me/+971503551536)
**Who shows up?**
Open-minded folks from all walks of life—no racists, no sexists, no judgmental vibes. Expect friendly debates, weird tangents, occasional cranks, and surprisingly smart convos.
**Quick etiquette tip:**
Disagree freely, but respectfully. We’re here to learn from each other—not win arguments.
BOLLYWOOD LUXURY PARTY : FREE ENTRY + OFFERS
**PLAY : 🎧The Biggest THURSDAY Party**
**THURSDAY \| FREE ENTRY \+ OFFERS**
**OFFERS FOR ALL💥**
* **Free Entry on Guest-list till 12.30**
* **Ladies Free Drinks till 1AM**
* **4 Drinks + 1 Shisha Men : 99**
* **4 Drinks + 1 Shisha Ladies : 69**
📍**OUD METHA DUBAI**
**📞 Reservations: 0543231214**
(Special Note : Reservations only through WhatsApp)
Deep Dark Discussions
This is a paid event for deep discussions, but it's ABSOLUTELY NOT for the faint of heart. Topics range from philosophy and psychology to relationship issues, spirituality and other mysterious stuff that is rarely discussed in public. Expect the discussions to be deep, dark, wild and mysterious but also thought-provoking and life-transforming! Also expect something unexpected and fun every event!
Please note the following rules that exist to ensure that the group fits its description as accurately as possible:
1\. We do NOT discuss politics or religion as we respect the laws of this country\.
2\. There is an event fee of AED 60 that must be paid at the start of the event\.
3\. This group takes RSVPs seriously\. People who RSVP but do not show up are banned from the group immediately without warning\.
4\. You are NOT welcome if you have not RSVP'd\.
5\. You may bring up to two guests\, but they MUST be included in the RSVP\.
6\. Not ordering anything from the cafe/restaurant also results in a ban\.
7\. You may be unwelcome for no apparent reason \(but there is always a hidden reason\)\. For instance\, 'fainthearted' people will be banned immediately\.
8\. The event is exciting\, so be prepared for anything\!
Note: Yes, I am fully aware of the crazy time. This group IS intended to be weird and mysterious.
BOLLYWOOD LUXURY PARTY : FREE ENTRY ⚜️
**PLAY : 🎧The Biggest THURSDAY Party**
**THURSDAY \| FREE ENTRY \+ OFFERS**
**OFFERS FOR ALL💥**
* **Free Entry on Guestlist till 12AM**
* **Ladies Free Drinks till 1AM**
* **4 Drinks + 1 Shisha Men : 99**
* **4 Drinks + 1 Shisha Ladies : 69**
📍**OUD METHA DUBAI**
**📞 Reservations: 0543231214**
(Special Note : Reservations to be made through WhatsApp : 0543231214)
Mankool Karama Friends
[Join our whatsapp community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gf5MZoCgMOa0we1RAc6Eld?mode=ac_t) (Free Meetup)
If you new to Dubai or there for a while ..still don't have friends or feel lonely this is perfect place to meetup people like you from your area...meet new people, make friends, connect , chit chat be happy 😊 Specially from Mankool Karama area 😎
Its a free meetup.
(Once you join the group you can join various get togethers we having Live Music & Sheesha, Clubbing, Travelling, Cricket ,Festivals and many more get together ❤️)
Sent message on whtsapp for any query..not on the meetup group chat as we r in meetup and cant check the app everytime)
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CMG Gives Back: Food Distribution at CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY!
Start the New Year off right! Join us as we get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event to distribute food at the Champion Food Pantry! We’ve created a great little community of Movie Group friends! Rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve people in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event:
CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY: The Champion Food Pantry provides needed food to neighbors experiencing food insecurity. For this event, we’ll be volunteering to help with Food Distribution during client pick up times. Our group will receive on-the-spot training from some of their seasoned regular volunteers.
PLAN FOR CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY: Please arrive by 2:45pm. Our volunteer time will be from 3:00 to 6:00pm.
LOCATION & PARKING: The Champion Food Pantry is located at 1460 S. Champion Ave in Columbus. Parking is located in the lot on Frebis across from the pantry. Please enter through the door marked "Volunteers enter here” on Frebis Ave. A map has been uploaded to the photos.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing the majority of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. No shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will mak you ineligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve.
LINKS & INFO: Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details:
• Champion Food Pantry Civil Rights Training: Attached file.
• Champion Food Pantry Parking and Entrance: Attached file.
• Champion Food Pantry Orientation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0wI-AwOYLY
• Link with Additional Details / Info: https://lss.vomo.org/opportunity/foodpantrieschampion
THANK YOU: This CMG Gives Back event provides an opportunity for YOU to get involved in helping others in our community! But the benefits go well beyond the help we give to others. Volunteering can provide a wide range of personal benefits, including positive effects on mental and physical health, reduced stress/depression/anxiety, increased happiness and improved purpose, life-satisfaction and personal well-being! Plus, the opportunity to get involved, connect with others and help those in need.
PARTNER AGENCY: This event is hosted by Lutheran Social Services (LSS), which serves thousands of people in need each day in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety and healing. LSS offers food through the LSS Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through LSS Faith Mission and LSS Faith Mission of Fairfield County homeless shelters, domestic violence services through LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities.
Thanks for your help and look forward to seeing you there, Dan
2026 Kick-Off: SONG SUNG BLUE or ANACONDA at Lennox Phoenix Theater!
Join us as we kick the New Year with a fun Happy Hour and your choice of two fun, new films! Option 1 is the biographical-musical-docu-drama, SONG SUNG BLUE, which stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson in the story about a real-life couple and Neil Diamond Tribute Duo. Option 2 is the comedy-action-adventure ACACONDA, which stars Jack Black and Paul Rudd as part of a group of friends remaking a favorite movie from their youth. Here’s a complete description, trailer and our plan for this event:
SONG SUNG BLUE: The film follows Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, who experience success and heartbreak in their musical journey together. Not a tribute to Neil Diamond, but a tribute to a Neil Diamond Tribute Band! The film is based on the 2008 documentary of the same name and is directed by Craig Brewer. It stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, along with Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, Hudson Hensley, Fisher Stevens and Jim Belushi. Critics call the film, “a crowd-pleaser with a ton of heart!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCM0Ztp3o1o
ANACONDA: In this action-thriller-comedy-adventure, a group of friends going through a mid-life crisis head to the jungle to remake a favorite movie from their youth but encounter “unexpected events.” The film is directed by Tom Gormican and stars Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Selton Mello, Daniela Melchior, Thandiwe Newton and Steve Zahn. The film is a reimagining of the 1997 original. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMsFsfrPNaw
PLAN: PLAN: Here’s the plan:
For those seeing ANACONDA, please purchase your ticket for the 5:15pm showing and meet inside the theater lobby between 5:00 and 5:10pm! Advance ticket purchase advised. Once you have yours, please list your movie of choice and seat number in the Comments section of this event. For the pre-show Happy Hour, we’re going early-early and will meet in the Bar Area at nearby BRAVO at 4:00pm. We’ll head over to the theater by 5pm. If you can, cash makes for a quick exit!
For those seeing SONG SUNG BLUE, please purchase your ticket for the 6:30pm showing and meet in the theater lobby between 6:10 and 6:20pm! Advance ticket purchase advised. Once you have yours, please list your movie of choice and seat number in the Comments section of this event. For the pre-show Happy Hour, we’ll meet inside the Bar Area at nearby BRAVO at 5:00pm! We’ll head over to the theater around 6pm. If you can, cash makes for a quick exit!
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
LGBT Reads: In-Person Book Discussion
Join us for our January Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *Can't Spell Treason Without Tea* by Rebecca Thorne in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.
COUNT Discussion Meeting: Topic: Current Events
We may pick a specific topic and post in advance or may discuss current events and various ad hoc topics . We would love to spend time hanging out and getting to know one another.
Atheist, agnostics, other non-theists, and atheist-friendly people are welcome to join us.
Note: COUNT operates a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions (http://www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions/) to promote discussions among members and visitors.
Oscar Watch International: THE SECRET AGENT at the Gateway Film Center!
Join us as we get the New Year started with one of the best films of the year: THE SECRET AGENT! This political thriller from Brazil is set in 1977 where a man flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown but soon finds the city is far from being the refuge he seeks. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: In 1977, a former professor flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown of Recife in search of peace. He soon realizes that the city is far from being the refuge he seeks. The film stars Wagner Moura, Carlos Francisco, Tânia Maria, Robério Diógenes, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Gabriel Leone and Udo Kier in his final film role.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UfrzDKrhEc
BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The Secret Agent was the most awarded film at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival where it won Best Actor for Wagner Moura, Best Director for Mendonça Filho, the Art House Cinema Award and the FIPRESCI Prize. At this year’s Golden Globes, it became Brazil’s first film ever to be nominated for Best Film (Drama)! It also received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Foreign Film, a Best Actor nomination for Wagner Moura and was selected as Brazil’s entry for Best International Film at this year’s Academy Awards. The film is receiving an incredible 99% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics say, its “compelling script, impeccable acting, and striking 1970s aesthetic” make it “impossible to look away!” Critics say The Secret Agent is “one of the few standout movies of the year” and the Chicago Tribune calls it a “masterpiece of a film” and “the best film of the year!”
PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night!
PLAN: Details for this event have been confirmed! A bit of a good news/bad news situation with the showtime. I was afraid it may disappear before we got a chance to see it! Its down to one showing at one theater. Showtime is a little early but if you can make it work, I think it’ll be worth our while! Please purchase your ticket for the 4:45pm showing at we’ll meet in the upstairs lobby between 4:25 and 4:35pm! At this time, tickets available via the Gateway website only! Advance purchase is advised! Once you have yours please list your seat number in the Comments below.
Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you there, Dan





















