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Théùtre dâimpro đ - by Kpten Impro
Atelier dâimpro
Découvre les joies de l'impro, optimise ta créativité et libÚre ton potentiel !
L'improvisation théùtrale est un excellent outil de développement personnel et une formidable aventure collective !
Si tu as envie de [re]découvrir l'impro dans un cadre ludique et bienveillant cet atelier est fait pour toi !
Ces séances sont ouvertes à tous, débutants, intermédiaires, confirmés.
L'atelier se déroule en 2 heures, au programme :
Des Ă©chauffements dynamiques pour ĂȘtre Ă lâaise rapidement avec le groupe.
La gestion du stress et le lĂącher prise,
Des jeux ludiques pour construire avec ses partenaires des histoires éphémÚres,
Du rire, du [Fun] et des rencontres âŠ
Infos pratiques :
- Nombre de participants limité
- Prévoir une tenue confortable
-Une participation de 10 euros sera à régler
- Les modalités seront envoyées par message privé
Venez vous essayer, vous dĂ©passer, jouer des personnages⊠vous permettant de passer des moments dâexception.
Nous dĂ©clinons toute responsabilitĂ© en cas dâincident, lors des ateliers.
Hocine et SolĂšne
Saturday badminton - 12pm (Lower Intermediate +)
Hi Badminton Fans!
Come and join us every Saturday for a fun session of badminton.
**This session is open for lower intermediates and above (no complete beginners allowed).** What that means is that you should have a grasp of doubles gameplay and be comfortable with short serves at minimum.
**What Do You Need**
Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun.
There are changing rooms and showers.
**Get There Early**
Try to get there early to change and warm up so we can start right on time.
**Registration & Payments**
Registration is 12⏠per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/nishuastic with a description of which event you are signing up for, and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you.
*Please note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.*
**Annual Membership Option**
For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80⏠for the first year and is renewable for 40⏠each year. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10⏠per session.
**No Refunds**
In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds.
See you all on the court on Sunday.
Happy badminton-ing!
Nischay (0780827985) and Vijay (0767341832)
**FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS**
1. I donât speak French, can I join?
* Yes! We are an international group, and everyone speaks English!
2. Are there still available slots? I canât sign up! Help!
* Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly.
3. I signed up, but I canât make it! Can I get a refund?
* No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and issue a refund, but no guarantees.
4. Why canât I get a refund?
* We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancellations throw all of this off.
5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies?
* If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones, and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.
NĂ©mo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Ăle-de-France! đ
**NĂ©mo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Ăle-de-France! đ**
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.
**Whatâs on the program?**
âą Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines đ€
âą Captivating sensory and visual performances đ
âą Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world đ
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. đ«
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.
đ© **How to participate**:
Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability.
Letâs organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! đ«
**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. đ
See you soon,
**The MeltingSpot Team**
Vinyasa Yoga @ Studio Baretto (Paris11)
***Réservations sur [www.momoyoga.com/shut-up-and-breathe-yoga](www.momoyoga.com/shut-up-and-breathe-yoga), pensez à me laisser votre numéro de tél pour recevoir les infos d'accÚs!***
STUDIO BARETTO - 18 Rue du Moulin Joly 75011 Paris (entrée directement par la rue à gauche du n°18)
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On se retrouve tous les samedis à 12h30 pour un cours de yoga vinyasa (dynamique) tous niveaux @ Studio Baretto, assez tard pour faire la grasse mat' et assez tÎt pour profiter de sa journée !
Une heure trente pour bouger, respirer, se recentrer et relĂącher les tensions :)
Amenez une tenue confortable & souple (legging, bas de survet, débardeur...) .
Au programme: échauffement, exercices de respiration (Pranayama), postures (Asanas), focus sur une posture avancée, méditation et relaxation (Savasana).
A dispo sur place: tapis, blocs
See you there, Claire â„
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Le yoga Vinyasa c'est quoi? Vinyasa est un terme Sanskrit qui signifie synchronisation du mouvement sur la respiration. Il est composé de deux racines : « nyasa » qui signifie « placer » et « vi » qui signifie « d'une maniÚre spécifique ». On définit donc le yoga Vinyasa comme un enchaßnement de mouvements dynamiques, initié et harmonisé par la respiration. Le yoga vinyasa est issu du yoga Ashtanga, qui lui consiste à exécuter une série de postures dans un ordre bien précis. à la différence de l'Ashtanga, le yoga Vinyasa est plus libre et créatif : il n'impose aucune série de mesures. Les enchaßnements sont le fruit de l'expérience acquise par l'enseignant et sont adaptables aux besoins de chacun.
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**INFOS PRATIQUES**
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Début du cours 12h30. Ouverture des portes 12h15. Merci d'arriver minimum 5 minutes avant le début du cours
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Tarifs: Cours dâessai: 17,50 euros // Cours Ă lâunitĂ©: 20 euros // Carte 4 cours : 74 euros (valable 2 mois) // Carte 10 cours : 175 euros (valable 4 mois) // Carte 20 cours : 330 euros (valable 6 mois)
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Réservations & annulations: Pour faciliter l'organisation & pour laisser la place aux élÚves en liste d'attente, l'annulation d'un cours doit se faire au plus tÎt et au moins 24h00 à l'avance, dans le cas contraire, le cours sera considéré comme dû et non remboursable. Merci!
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Contacts: Claire Collet // shutupandbreathe.yoga@gmail.com // www.shutupandbreatheyoga.com // www.instagram.com/claire_shutupandbreatheyoga // www.facebook.com/ShutUpAndBreatheYoga
Drinks & Comedy Night đż Police Flash 80
**Police Flash 80 â đđ đ«đ·đđđđ đŹđ§đđđđđđđđđ**
**â Montmartre Movie Tour + Comedy Night**
**đŹ Date & Time: Saturday, April 18th, Montmartre Movie Tour at 3pm, Drinks at 6pm, Stand-up comedy show with Sarah Donnelly at 7pm and screening at 7:30pm**
**đœïž CinĂ©ma: Club de lâĂtoile, 14 Rue Troyon, Paris 17**
**đïž Movie Tickets: âŹ15/âŹ17**
**[https://clubdeletoile.fr/programmation/police-flash-80-lost-in-frenchlation/](https://clubdeletoile.fr/programmation/police-flash-80-lost-in-frenchlation/)**
**đïž Tour Tickets: âŹ18 [https://my.weezevent.com/lost-in-frenchlation-x-cine-balade-present-montmartre-amelie-walking-tour-6](https://my.weezevent.com/lost-in-frenchlation-x-cine-balade-present-montmartre-amelie-walking-tour-6)**
**Step back into the neon soaked chaos of the 1980s with Police Flash 80, a retro French comedy bursting with absurd situations, over the top characters and throwback energy.**
**The evening begins with a Montmartre Movie Tour, exploring the cinematic history of one of Parisâ most iconic neighborhoods. After drinks, the screening is followed by a live comedy set with Sarah Donnelly, adding an extra dose of playful, 80s inspired humour to the night.**
**Watch the trailer with English subs: [https://vimeo.com/1171817316](https://vimeo.com/1171817316)**
L' ATELIER IMPROVISATION POUR TOUS!
Important: Sans lâenvoi dâun sms de confirmation au 06 11 12 93 74 au moment de votre inscription, vous ne serez pas comptabilisĂ©. Ne vous inscrire que si vous ĂȘtes sĂ»r de venir. Merci
Vous avez du mal Ă prendre la parole en public, vous n'ĂȘtes pas trĂšs l'aise en groupe: Le théùtre d'improvisation est lĂ pour vous aider
Vous allez dépasser vos peurs à travers des exercices trÚs drÎles dans une ambiance bienveillante.
3h de rire qui passent trĂšs vite!!
IMPORTANT! Les places Ă©tant LIMITĂES, vous devez impĂ©rativement envoyer un sms au 06 11 12 93 74 en parallĂšle de votre inscription. Merci Ă©galement de mettre une photo sur votre profil afin que je puisse vous reconnaitre.
L'atelier dĂ©bute par des exercices doux et ludiques afin de lĂącher prise progressivement. Vous ne serez jamais seul sur scĂšne. Aucun objectif Ă atteindre, chacun va Ă son rythme. C'est un atelier oĂč l'on ne fait que rire et se dĂ©tendre.
Sortez de votre zone de confort et allez Ă la rencontre de l'autre!
Venez booster votre confiance en soi!
Venez vous découvrir par le biais du jeu!
Venez developper votre sens de la répartie!
Venez renforcer une dynamique de groupe et une cohésion d'équipe!
A travers cet atelier, vous laisserez libre cours à votre imagination! laissez sortir votre clown intérieur! Vous affinerez votre créativité et développerez votre sens de la répartie!
Venez vous détendre, RIRE dans une bonne ambiance sans jugement et dans la plus grande bienveillance :-)
Comédienne, professeur de théùtre et d'improvisation, autrice, metteuse, coach depuis 16 ans, passionnée par mon métier, je vous propose un atelier ludique, sans engagement. Aucun objectif à atteindre, chacun va à son rythme.
20⏠à régler en espÚces sur place.
Thé, café biscuits offerts
gel et toilettes sur place
Au plaisir de vous accueillir et de vous faire découvrir l'improvisation :-)
Chacha
Wing Chun & Kung Fu Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
COURS DES 3 MOUVEMENTS
Cette formule sâadresse aux personnes de tous niveaux qui souhaitent retrouver leur Ă©nergie profonde dans une ambiance ludique et conviviale, hors jugement, performance et perfection.
**JOUR :** 2 fois par mois
**HORAIRE :** 17h00 -18h30
**ADRESSE :** Centre de danse du Marais, 41 rue du Temple, 75004 Paris
**SALLE :** 1er étage salle Ravel (demandez à l'accueil)
**ĂQUIPEMENT :** une tenue de sport.
Tapis yoga fournit sur place.
**PRIX :**
**20 ⏠unité**
**INSCRIPTION**
Venez directement
06 81 02 18 20
cie.tristanedelman@gmail.com
**Description du cours de l'art des 3 Mouvements**
Pratique inventée à partir du yoga, feldenkrais, pilates, qi-quong, arts martiaux asiatiques, brésiliens et européens, ainsi que des danses du monde et de l'improvisation libre.
Déroulement :
1. Exercices énergétiques de remise en forme : échauffement progressif qui prend en compte le corps de la personne dans sa totalité.
2. Arts martiaux : expérimentation du rapport à l'autre, aux distances et aux contacts.
3. Danses traditionnelles : découverte des danses du monde (Inde, Afrique, Brésil, Océanie).
Mikeâs Bootcamp x ThĂ©o Menut â Ădition SpĂ©ciale
On vous propose une Ă©dition spĂ©ciale du bootcamp, avec une sĂ©ance diffĂ©rente de dâhabitude.
Pour cette session, nous serons deux coachs pour vous offrir un encadrement plus complet, plus de rythme et une meilleure attention pour chacun.
Au programme : une sĂ©ance complĂšte dâenviron 60 minutes, mĂȘlant cardio et renforcement musculaire, avec des exercices variĂ©s, un accompagnement en continu avec corrections et encouragements, et un challenge final pour terminer en beautĂ©.
Accessible Ă tous les niveaux.
Friday Morning Ping-Pong - Homecoming Edition
Hello all,
The club is back (again) with its signatory Spring ping pong session, still open to anyone who'd love to come meet new friends (and has their own paddle)!
Our meeting point are the tables closest to the BIG fountain at the Jardin des Grands Explorateurs (it's easy to be confused with the adjacent park).
Please unsubscribe if you cannot attend. And please bring water for hydration during the game (or chat)!
See you there!
NĂ©mo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Ăle-de-France! đ
**NĂ©mo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Ăle-de-France! đ**
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.
**Whatâs on the program?**
âą Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines đ€
âą Captivating sensory and visual performances đ
âą Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world đ
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. đ«
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.
đ© **How to participate**:
Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability.
Letâs organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! đ«
**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. đ
See you soon,
**The MeltingSpot Team**
Sunday Badminton - 11am Open Session
Hi Badminton Fans!
Come and join us every Sunday for a fun session of badminton. There are usually 2 sessions to choose from,
**This 11 am - Open Session is open to players of all levels, though mainly intermediate players and below.**
**If you are a complete beginner -**
Talk to us first before signing up, and we can try to make accommodations and maybe have beginners-only court to begin with, with one of the organisers ready to explain all of the basics, such as serving, scoring, rules etc, as well as some pointers to help you progress.
**Which Session To Choose**
If you're unsure of your level, sign up for the 11am session to start, or ask us! We will try our utmost to ensure that you play with people of similar levels.
**What Do You Need**
Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes, and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun.
There are changing rooms and showers.
**Get There Early**
Try and get there early to change and get warmed up so that we can start right on time. The courts are normally not being used before we play, so we can get a little extra time playing.
**Registration & Payments**
Registration is 14⏠per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/jonathwu3q with a description of which event you are signing up for, and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you.
*Please Note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.*
**Annual Membership Option**
For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80⏠for the first year and is renewable each year for 40âŹ. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10⏠per session.
**No Refunds**
In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds.
See you all on the court on Sunday.
Happy badminton-ing!
Kelvin (0603250357) and Vijay (0767341832),
**FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS**
1. I donât speak French, can I join?
* Yes! We are an international group and everyone speaks English!
2. Are there still available slots? I canât sign up! Help!
* Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly.
3. I signed up, but I canât make it! Can I get a refund?
* No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and refund you, but no guarantees.
4. Why canât I get a refund?
* We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancelations throw all of this off.
5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies?
* If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.
Sunday badminton - 12pm Intermediate/Advanced
Hi Badminton Fans!
Come and join us every Sunday for a fun session of badminton. There are usually 2 sessions to choose from.
**This session is open to intermediate level players and above ONLY.** What that means is that you should be comfortable with short serves to the T, doubles rotations, and smashes.
There is also an 11 am Open Session for players of all abilities.
If you're unsure of your level, sign up for the 11am session to start or ask us! We will try our utmost to ensure that you play with people of similar levels. As such, we can and will restrict participation at this 12pm session at our discretion.
**What Do You Need**
Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes, and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun.
There are changing rooms and showers.
**Get There Early**
Try and get there early to change and get warmed up so that we can start right on time. The courts are normally not being used before we play, so we can get a little extra time playing.
**Registration & Payments**
Registration is 14⏠per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/jonathwu3q with a description of which event you are signing up for and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you.
*Please Note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.*
**Annual Membership Option**
For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80⏠for the first year and is renewable each year for 40âŹ. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10⏠per session.
**No Refunds**
In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds.
See you all on the court on Sunday.
Happy badminton-ing!
Kelvin (0603250357) and Vijay (0767341832)
**FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS**
1. I donât speak French, can I join?
* Yes! We are an international group and everyone speaks English!
2. Are there still available slots? I canât sign up! Help!
* Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly.
3. I signed up, but I canât make it! Can I get a refund?
* No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and refund you, but no guarantees.
4. Why canât I get a refund?
* We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancelations throw all of this off.
5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies?
* If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.
Indoor Yin Yoga with Laura 75003
**Sign up : yogaclubparis.fr/booking**
Yin yoga is the perfect balance to the Yang of our changing lives. It works with the body in adeep and slow way through the practice of passive long held postures, breath, mental focus and awareness. It helps to gently release the stress and tension that accumulates from day to day. A gentle but challenging yoga practice including aspects of mindfulness.
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Fundamentals: by do Jung Ishu/ the art of fighting
We are a real world Martial arts group. \
Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \
Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \
We have been around a while. \
We are donation based.
Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \
Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \
If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \
We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 inside the whetstone rec center in the auditorium, upstairs in classroom B or outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295
Saturday 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm
From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \
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You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\
Wear workout clothing \
Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \
WE HAVE GLOVES. \
Hope to see you soon :-).\
We are run off of donations. \
let me know if you have any questions :)
Rays Of Light Spiritualist Church Service
Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel.
Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger.
Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life.
Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.
Ohio Fight club
We are a real world Martial arts group. \
Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \
Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \
We have been around a while. \
We are donation based.
Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \
Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \
If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \
We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 inside the whetstone rec in the auditorium, center upstairs in classroom B or outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295
Saturday 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm
From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \
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You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\
Wear workout clothing \
Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \
WE HAVE GLOVES. \
Hope to see you soon :-).\
We are run off of donations. \
let me know if you have any questions :)
Drunken
This month's prompt concerns the idea of the âwarrior philosopherâ (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism")
Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critiqueâwhether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., âconscriptâ capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war).
Butlerâs life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusaderâand asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!
Comedy Night + Open Mic (Bring Wine)
**Comedy Night + Open Mic + Freestyle**: Tristan Shae and friends return to entertain us and to warm the group up for our open mic session. February's Open Mic / Comedy Night was a smash hit and it's worth a second night.
We'll start with Tristan Shae and a couple of his friends. Tristan is an alternative comic from Columbus, Ohio. A counselor by day, Tristan explores how comedy can improve mental health by telling jokes and stories that muse on how absurd life can be from squeaky clean topics to not so clean ones. Tristan produces the variety show Cheaper Than Therapy, hosts the weekly Problem Child Alt Comedy Open Mic at The Attic, and can be found engaging in all sorts of silliness around the city from stand up shows at The Nest Theater, The Attic, or The Funny Bone, to improv and sketch shows with various groups at various venues such as The Hashtag Comedy Club.
**On Freestyle night** \- just bring a bottle to share\. There is NO formal wine tasting like on other weeks\. Door charge is $10 \(cash or Venmo only please\)\. We may have some left over wines to clear out\! Glasses are provided\. Take Care\. See you there\.
**Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby. I am told that the Chase parking lot is safe after hours.
**Glasses**: âŠwill be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass!
**Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing.
**Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, itâs still worth mentioning. We donât have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please donât mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions.
**After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still havenât had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee. Please join us.
Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends.
Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***,
**Red 1 Realty**
*Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*
Psychic Development Series II - Pueo Group
Private Group. Closed to the Public
Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy.
In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected.
The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve.
I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia



















