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**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟** This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity. **What’s on the program?** • Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖 • Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭 • Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍 We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫 More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/) **Want to get more involved?** Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly. 📩 **How to participate**: Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability. Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫 **Spread the word!** If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group! The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊 See you soon, **The MeltingSpot Team**

\* FRANÇAIS \* (English version below) Bienvenue à toutes et à tous! Ce cours de français langue étrangère est proposé par \*Omar\* gratuitement et tous les samedis: \- 18h\-19h: niveau débutant \(A1\-A2\) \- 19h\-20h: niveau intermédiaire \(B1\-B2\) Omar vous fournira les documents nécessaires pour le cours. Apportez de quoi écrire, et si vous le souhaitez un dictionnaire ou tout autre support pédagogique. Ces cours seront suivis de 20h-minuit par une soirée d'échange de langues internationales pendant laquelle vous pourrez mettre en pratique les cours que vous avez suivis. \* ENGLISH \* All welcome! This course in French as a foreign language is proposed free of charge and every Saturday by \*Omar\*: \- 6\-7 PM: beginner's level \(A1\-A2\) \- 7\-8 PM: intermediate level \(B1\-B2\) Omar will provide all the necessary documents for each lesson. You should bring something to write, a dictionary and any other pedagogic material. These lessons will be followed from 8 PM till midnight by an international language exchange during which you will be able to practice your French.

🎨🔥 Friendly Art gallery Crawl of Paris🍹🍸☀️✨ Please take a moment to read this full description for all details. Meeting point below 👇 \-\-\- 📍 ✨ New Official WhatsApp Group ✨ : We’ve opened a fresh & secure group for all 👉 Join here : https://chat.whatsapp.com/I2kUrmDNoALF2pGcd4RWcD ⚡ Stay updated on: Upcoming gallery crawls After-events vibes (The old group is no longer active, so make sure you’re in this one 😉) (We’ll also share live updates during the tour in this group.) \-\-\- 👋 WHAT IS IT? An Art Gallery Crawl — a friendly evening tour of art openings where you get to: ✨ Explore contemporary art ✨ Meet the artists in person ✨ Connect with international & local friendly people \-\-\- 🌎 WHO IS IT FOR? Perfect for anyone who: \- Loves discovering contemporary art in a fun & social way \- Is curious and enjoys unique cultural experiences Wants to explore Paris, the City of Lights, differently \-\-\- 🕖 WHEN? Every Saturday evening (+ occasional mid-week specials). Each tour is unique, with new exhibitions & artists every time. 👉 You’ll visit at least 3 galleries per tour. (Explanations OF artists will be in english or sometimes in french) \-\-\- 🚩 PROGRAM OF THE DAy 🎨✨ 3 art places 1️⃣ Closing Art exhibition opening ( Discover a contemporary art exhibition in the presence of the exhibiting artists, with free drinks provided 🥂🎨 2️⃣ Exceptional artists’ studio atelier visits Explore a unique event bringing together 15 artists’ studios in one beautiful and inspiring location — a rare opportunity to see, exchange, and discover artworks directly with the artists ✨🖌️ 3️⃣ Art exhibition opening (Vernissage) Discover a contemporary art exhibition in the presence of the exhibiting artists, with free drinks provided 🥂🎨 📍 Meeting Point in front of the door at 5.55pm at : 12 Rue Choron, 75009 Paris \- Metro Cadet Line 7 Google Maps link : \- https://maps\.app\.goo\.gl/fFLCNd1Y6V6zCA8RA ⏱️ Departure for the next gallery: 6.35pM ❗ Don’t go inside without the host – wait at the entrance. If you’re late: 📲 Text only: +33 6 24 73 13 32 or check the new WhatsApp group. \-\-\- 🔍 HOW TO FIND US? We’ll meet in front of the door of the exhibition. Look for the red & white Meetup badge around the host’s neck. \-\-\- ✅ RECOMMENDATIONS : 👟 Wear comfortable shoes 👕 Dress code: Come as you are! 🚲 Please avoid scooters, bikes, or cars – we walk together. ☔ Rain or shine, the tour goes on! \- dont come with big bags to be carrefull with the artworks \. 👜 Please don’t bring big bags (to be careful with the artworks) Bring your ticket transport because sometimes we have to take the métro \-\-\- 💶 FEE : \- 15 euros on site \(cash only\) for the full tour\. * This fee will be asked to pay the organisation of the tour . * 💡 Please prepare exact cash in advance to avoid delays. * 🍷Free Drinks provided . \-\-\- 📌 IMPORTANT NOTES : ❌ Cancellation: If you can’t attend, please unsubscribe & message the organizer. 📸 Photos may be taken during the tour. If you prefer not to appear, let us know in advance before the tour . \-\-\- ❤️ JOIN THE COMMUNITY : 📍 New WhatsApp group 👉 Join here https://chat.whatsapp.com/I2kUrmDNoALF2pGcd4RWcD Let’s keep exploring & connecting through art together. See you soon! Your Art Social Circuit Team 🎨✨

un nouvel espace en plein cœur de la nature. Salle en bois ouverte sur le parc. Lieu idéal pour la pratique! Cours- découverte 10E, et puis 20E à l'unité. Carte de 10 cours à 160E. Carte de 20 cours à 250E. Réservation chez City' zen Paris au 01 49 57 25 50 ou cityzenparis75@gmail.com

👟🐕🌿Let’s go discover Asnières, a dynamic town that has managed to highlight its heritage. We will start by crossing the pretty Île de la Jatte before walking along the quays to reach Asnières. Our walk will take us through charming streets to the town center and then to the château. We will continue through Robinson Park to reach the Dog Cemetery, the first pet cemetery in France. We will finish by having a drink in an exotic, refreshing setting. 📌 INFO: * Level: Beginner (green) * Distance: 9 km * Duration: Around 2h30 * Starting point: Outside exit 1, rue du château, station Pont de Neuilly, Line 1 * Finishing point: station Gabriel Péri, line 13 * Meeting time: 1:30 p.m. * Departure at: 1.45 p.m. * Fee: 10 EUR (cash or with the app. Lydia at 0685237028) + 3.50 EUR to visit the dog cemetery (to be paid at the entrance) Hiking leader: Valérie, mobile: 06 85 23 70 28, email:[ intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com](http://mailto:intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com) 🎒 WHAT TO BRING: * Water, * Umbrella or poncho, * Suitable clothing, * Comfortable shoes. If you signed up, but can't make it, remember to change your reservation to "Not Going", thank you. For payments by Lydia, here the refund policy: [https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j](https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j) To learn more about the hike level of difficulty, see here: [https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/en/](https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/en/) Please read the terms and conditions carefully before making a reservation: [https://tinyurl.com/tfkub43d](https://tinyurl.com/tfkub43d) *** 👟🐕🌿 Partons découvrir Asnières, une ville dynamique mais qui a su mettre en valeur son patrimoine. Nous démarrerons en traversant la jolie île de la Jatte avant de longer les quais et rejoindre Asnières. Notre balade nous emmènera à travers de charmantes rues jusqu’au centre ville puis au château. Nous continuerons à travers le parc Robinson pour atteindre le cimetière des chiens, premier cimetière des animaux domestiques en France. Nous terminerons en prenant un verre dans un lieu dépaysant. 📌 INFO: * Niveau : Débutant (vert) * Distance : 9 km * Durée : Environ 2h30 * Point de départ : À l'extérieur de la sortie 1, rue du château, métro Pont de Neuilly, Ligne 1 * Point d'arrivée : métro Gabriel Péri, ligne 13 * Heure du rendez-vous : 13h30 * Départ à : 13h45 Prix : 10 EUR (espèces ou avec l’app. Lydia au 0685237028) + 3,50 pour la visite du cimetière des chiens, à payer à l’entrée. Accompagnatrice : Valérie, mobile : 06 85 23 70 28, email : intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com 🎒 CE QU'IL FAUT APPORTER : * De l’eau, * un parapluie ou poncho, * des vêtements adaptés, * des chaussures confortables. Si vous vous êtes inscrit, mais que vous ne pouvez pas venir, n’oubliez pas de changer votre réservation sur "N'y va pas", merci. Pour les paiements par Lydia, voir ici les conditions de remboursement : [https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j](https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j) Pour en savoir plus sur le niveau de difficulté de la randonnée, voir ici : [https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/fr/](https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/fr/) Veuillez lire attentivement les termes et conditions avant de faire une réservation : [https://tinyurl.com/262n4uez](https://tinyurl.com/262n4uez)

✨ **Envie de sortir et de partager un bon moment ?** ✨ Nous organisons une sortie conviviale, idéale pour se retrouver, échanger et profiter ensemble de l’événement dans une bonne ambiance 😊 ⚠️ **Attention : la place n’est pas garantie tant que l’inscription n’a pas été effectuée sur Billetweb.** 👉 **Toutes les infos & inscription (simple et rapide, sans compte supplémentaire)** : 🎟️ [https://www.billetweb.fr/soiree-enjoy-paris-du-samedi-au-poppyz-cocktails-et-dance](https://www.billetweb.fr/soiree-enjoy-paris-du-samedi-au-poppyz-cocktails-et-dance) Cette sortie fait partie des activités proposées par **ENJOY! Paris**, une communauté associative qui aime créer des moments sympas et accessibles à tous : 🌍 [https://www.enjoyparis.org/](https://www.enjoyparis.org/) 📲 Pour ne rien rater des prochaines sorties, tu peux aussi télécharger l’appli ENJOY! Paris (Android) : 👉 [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.enjoyparissortiesamicales.app&pcampaignid=web_share](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.enjoyparissortiesamicales.app&pcampaignid=web_share) 🥳Prochain(s) grand(s) événement(s) de l'association ENJOY! Paris : [https://www.billetweb.fr/soiree-du-nouvel-an-enjoy-paris-2025-2026](https://www.billetweb.fr/soiree-du-nouvel-an-enjoy-paris-2025-2026) 👉 **N’hésite pas à t’inscrire et à nous rejoindre !** Au plaisir de partager ce moment avec toi 👋

https://chat.whatsapp.com/GzV0ojptK5Z7EvPYI1Zhc8 Groupe Whatsapp pour filtrer les spams et les fantômes avant de vous ajouter au vrai groupe. On fait des loisirs créatifs en tous genres. En ce moment c'est plutôt des vêtements, sacs et peluches en crochet et j'adore partager ma passion.. Si ça t'intéresse d'apprendre à en faire ou de découvrir de nouveaux modèles à faire autour d'une tasse de chocolat chaud ou de thé alors rejoins nous au Loft duplex métro République. Même si tu n'as jamais fait de crochet de ta vie, on t'apprendra., ça ira t'inquiètes. Je fourni tout le matériel ( crochet (prêté), laine, accessoires comme les yeux et le nez, rembourrage, traitement de l'objet fini pour qu'il ne peluche pas et se conserve..) Du coup, c'est payant : 20€ Viens avec de quoi boire, grignoter et de la bonne humeur à partager 🤗✨ ⚠️ Des photos pourront être prises pendant l'activité. Participation vaut consentement.

Bonjour I'm Vincent, a Parisian photographer and writer and Montmartre native :) Join me for an exclusive and fun photoshoot and cultural experience in Montmartre, Paris' most artistic neighborhood, home to painters, filmmakers and hipsters. We'll discover together and photograph you in a dazzling variety of settings, including the romantic I Love You Wall, Van Gogh's house, Picasso's hidden workshop, movie locations from Amelie (Amélie Poulain) and Emily in Paris, trendy spots of the bohemian life, original street art made by local artists. And a secret spot known only to locals :) Along the way I will also share with you the wild stories that made Montmartre a hotspot of bohemian life and revolutions. Bilingual English - French. FREE MEETUP. Pay only for the photos that you like. à bientôt, see you soon :) Vincent @cheapparisphoto WA: +33635299157

IMPORTANT : Pour participer, il est nécessaire de s'inscrire gratuitement sur [WeMeet App](https://www.weroad.fr/wemeet/evenements/paris/le-nouvel-avatar-en-3d-au-grand-rex-drinks-02d7a05e-a3df-44ed-996d-3cbfca102658). Venez découvrir le **3e volet d’Avatar** dans une superbe salle ! Une occasion idéale pour profiter d’un film spectaculaire **et faire de belles rencontres**. Avant et après la séance, nous pourrons prendre un verre pour faire connaissance dans la bonne humeur. Qu’on se le dise, *Avatar : de feu et de cendres* est **une véritable prouesse visuelle**. James Cameron nous offre des panoramas à couper le souffle, des personnages ultra réalistes, des créatures majestueuses et une utilisation brillante de la 3D. La faune et la flore n’ont jamais été aussi impressionnantes. Après les révolutions visuelles des deux premiers volets, ce troisième film repousse encore plus loin les limites de la science-fiction. 🎟️ **Inscrivez-vous vite !** Les places sont limitées. Vous devez **prendre vos billets en amont sur le site que nous vous indiquerons** pour la séance de dimanche 28/12 à 14h30. Nous pouvons nous retrouver à **14h devant le cinéma** pour commencer à faire connaissance. On termine la séance autour d’un verre ou d’un chocolat chaud à proximité ! Pour découvrir l'adresse exacte, inscris-toi gratuitement sur l’appli WeMeet. Tu peux la télécharger juste ici : [WeMeet App](https://www.weroad.fr/wemeet/evenements/paris/le-nouvel-avatar-en-3d-au-grand-rex-drinks-02d7a05e-a3df-44ed-996d-3cbfca102658)

☀️ Nouvelle Master Class – Les Rythmes et Cycles de la Vie 🌕 On a souvent l’impression que certaines situations se répètent, que des schémas reviennent en boucle, que la vie alterne entre des hauts et des bas, sans logique apparente. 🌎 Pourtant, à toutes les échelles de l’existence – de notre vie personnelle jusqu’à l’Univers – tout fonctionne par rythmes et par cycles : \- Préparation et action\.\.\. \- Silence et expression\.\.\. \- Activation et stabilisation\.\.\. 👉 Dans cette Master Class, nous verrons : 🔹 Comment reconnaître ces cycles, 🔹 Comprendre la phase dans laquelle nous nous trouvons, 🔹 Et surtout, comment arrêter de lutter contre eux pour enfin avancer avec plus de fluidité, de justesse et de clarté. 🔮 Comprendre les rythmes et cycles de la vie, c’est apprendre à agir au bon moment, à se taire quand c’est nécessaire, et à transformer les périodes de creux en véritables leviers d’évolution. ❗ Attention, pensez bien à rejoindre nos groupes afin de pouvoir recevoir le lien pour accéder à la visio ❗ Notre groupe **[Telegram](https://t.me/MentoratMCCM)** pour échanger et rester connectés ! → ***[https://t.me/MentoratMCCM](https://t.me/MentoratMCCM)*** Notre groupe secondaire ***[WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CH7oIJbC4op2Kd8SU9UaKJ)*** (pour les personnes qui n'ont pas Telegram) → [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CH7oIJbC4op2Kd8SU9UaKJ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CH7oIJbC4op2Kd8SU9UaKJ) 💠 Que vous soyez novice ou expérimenté, si ces sujets vous intéresse, n'hésitez plus et cliquez sur le lien pour nous rejoindre !

**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟** This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity. **What’s on the program?** • Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖 • Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭 • Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍 We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫 More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/) **Want to get more involved?** Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly. 📩 **How to participate**: Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability. Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫 **Spread the word!** If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group! The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊 See you soon, **The MeltingSpot Team**

🎨🔥 Friendly Art gallery Crawl of Paris🍹🍸☀️✨ Please take a moment to read this full description for all details. Meeting point below 👇 \-\-\- 📍 ✨ New Official WhatsApp Group ✨ : We’ve opened a fresh & secure group for all 👉 Join here : https://chat.whatsapp.com/I2kUrmDNoALF2pGcd4RWcD ⚡ Stay updated on: Upcoming gallery crawls After-events vibes (The old group is no longer active, so make sure you’re in this one 😉) (We’ll also share live updates during the tour in this group.) \-\-\- 👋 WHAT IS IT? An Art Gallery Crawl — a friendly evening tour of art openings where you get to: ✨ Explore contemporary art ✨ Meet the artists in person ✨ Connect with international & local friendly people \-\-\- 🌎 WHO IS IT FOR? Perfect for anyone who: \- Loves discovering contemporary art in a fun & social way \- Is curious and enjoys unique cultural experiences Wants to explore Paris, the City of Lights, differently \-\-\- 🕖 WHEN? Every Saturday evening (+ occasional mid-week specials). Each tour is unique, with new exhibitions & artists every time. 👉 You’ll visit at least 3 galleries per tour. (Explanations OF artists will be in english or sometimes in french) \-\-\- 🚩 PROGRAM OF THE DAy 🎨✨ 3 art places 1️⃣ Exceptional artists’ studio sale Explore a unique event bringing together 15 artists’ studios in one beautiful and inspiring location — a rare opportunity to see, exchange, and discover artworks directly with the artists ✨🖌️ 2️⃣ Come to see the horse from the Olympics ... 🐎 3️⃣ Art exhibition opening (Vernissage) Discover a contemporary art exhibition in the presence of the exhibiting artists, with free drinks provided 🥂🎨 📍 Meeting Point in front of the door at 5.255pm at : 59 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris \- Metro Chatelet Google Maps link : \- https://maps\.app\.goo\.gl/pLbMTEJDiok5TcH46?g_st=ac ⏱️ Departure for the next gallery: 6.15pM ❗ Don’t go inside without the host – wait at the entrance. If you’re late: 📲 Text only: +33 6 24 73 13 32 or check the new WhatsApp group. \-\-\- 🔍 HOW TO FIND US? We’ll meet in front of the door of the exhibition. Look for the red & white Meetup badge around the host’s neck. \-\-\- ✅ RECOMMENDATIONS : 👟 Wear comfortable shoes 👕 Dress code: Come as you are! 🚲 Please avoid scooters, bikes, or cars – we walk together. ☔ Rain or shine, the tour goes on! \- dont come with big bags to be carrefull with the artworks \. 👜 Please don’t bring big bags (to be careful with the artworks) Bring your ticket transport because sometimes we have to take the métro \-\-\- 💶 FEE : \- 15 euros on site \(cash only\) for the full tour\. * This fee will be asked to pay the organisation of the tour . * 💡 Please prepare exact cash in advance to avoid delays. * 🍷Free Drinks provided . \-\-\- 📌 IMPORTANT NOTES : ❌ Cancellation: If you can’t attend, please unsubscribe & message the organizer. 📸 Photos may be taken during the tour. If you prefer not to appear, let us know in advance before the tour . \-\-\- ❤️ JOIN THE COMMUNITY : 📍 New WhatsApp group 👉 Join here https://chat.whatsapp.com/I2kUrmDNoALF2pGcd4RWcD Let’s keep exploring & connecting through art together. See you soon! Your Art Social Circuit Team 🎨✨

La **Biennale Némo 2025** est de retour à Paris et en Île-de-France ! 🌟 Ce grand rendez-vous de l’art contemporain et numérique explore les liens entre le réel, le virtuel et l’imaginaire à travers des **installations immersives**, des **performances audiovisuelles** et des **expériences interactives** inédites. Au programme : * Œuvres et dispositifs qui brouillent la frontière entre humain et machine 🤖 * Performances sensorielles et visuelles captivantes 🎭 * Créations d’artistes, designers et chercheurs venus du monde entier 🌍 Nous irons ensemble découvrir les expositions du **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, l’un des lieux phares de cette édition. Ce sera l’occasion de **partager nos impressions**, **échanger autour des œuvres** et **vivre une expérience collective et inspirante**. 💫 Et si vous souhaitez aller plus loin, pourquoi ne pas participer à l’organisation ? 👉 En devenant **co-organisateur·rice**, **event organizer** ou **assistant·e organizer**, vous pouvez aider à planifier la sortie, proposer des idées ou donner un petit coup de main pour que tout roule.

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Our January program is privileged to have Kristen Tregar as our speaker. Ms. Tregar is the co-author with John de Lancie (the actor who portrayed the character Q on Star Trek next generation) of a radio play depicting the events surrounding the Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District trial. The trial decided the issue of some of the Dover school district board members attempting to insert creationism disguised as "intelligent design" into the 9th grade biology curriculum. She will discuss the trial and the process of writing the play. (Bob Leonhard has seen the play and it is riveting and tense). Ms. Tregar's bio is below: Kristen Tregar is a dramaturg, director, playwright, and theatre teacher. She earned her Ph.D. in Drama and Theatre from the UC San Diego and UC Irvine joint program. In addition, she has a MS in Forensic Science from City University of New York- John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a MA in Educational Theatre from New York University- Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. In 2013, in collaboration with Irish colleagues, she founded *The Ireland Project*, an intercontinental devised theatre work with high school students in New York and Tallaght, Ireland. Her original short story "Far From Here" was recently published in *Stay Awhile Longer: More Scenes From Temecula Valley*. She has two rescued dogs (Kira and Harry) and she rides, competes, and foxhunts with her horses, Andromache and Baker Street Irregular. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/

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: We’ll kick off the event with a pre-show Happy Hour at nearby Bravo! We’ll confirm the details and exact meeting time once we get the showtimes, but planning for 5 to 5:30pm for the Happy Hour and a 7pm-ish showing of both films. For the movies, we’ll meet inside the lobby area about 20 minutes before showtimes! Once showtimes are announced, advance ticket purchase is advised. Once you have yours, please list your Movie of Choice and seat number in the Comments below. Complete details will be confirmed and announced as the date gets closer. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

**Caller: Gaye Fifer** **Band: Hot Coffee Breakdown** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** 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 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. 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. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!