Our Philosophy "Practice is the best of all instructors."-Publilius Syrus Draw From A Live Model Gain Access to New York Fashion Week. Past examples of NYFW coverage CLICK HERE. WYRT has your front row seats and backstage passes to illustrate the designer fashions at Nolcha Fashion Week. Get notified of fashion illustration exhibitions where you can show your work. Attend demonstrations by Dior Beauty Artist-in-Residence, Bil Donovan.

This group was created to focus on all kinds of machine knitting: single and double bed; manual, punch-card and electronic patterning; plastic or metal bed; fine, standard, mid-gauge or bulky. Join us to increase your knowledge, share your experiences, and socialize with others who love to knit by machine (and by hand, too)!

Join us for competitive racing, fun, fitness and friendship! To become a dragon boat paddler, you need not be a top-notch athlete - you simply need the drive and commitment to get out and enjoy yourself.  The goal of our program is to promote fun, fitness and friendship. We are a very nice bunch and are only fierce on the water! We are recruiting both enthusiastic men & women who can commit to dragon boat practices at least twice a week and also commit to the Regattas that we participate in. Buc …

Experience an unforgettable event series featuring games, gourmet food, and good times amidst the elegant backdrop of a historic Harlem location on 9 Strivers Row. Discuss the issues of the day downstairs in the conversation and dining areas, relax and enjoy cognac and cigars in the intimate outdoor lounge or revel in the excitement of running a Boston on your opponents upstairs on the private gaming level! Bring your favorite card playing partner or find a new one! Pairings are based on skill l …

Calling all paddlers! SUP too.  Experienced or not. Come paddle the Hudson River. Easy to learn. Open to recreational and competitive paddlers. A division of the River Rowing Association (501 (c)3), dedicated to fitness, finding adventure on the water, and fund raising to benefit The Nyack Center, Nyack, NY. Have Fun! Get Fit! Enjoy the Water! One hour Learn to Paddle sessions Growth Program - fitness, paddle skills, recreation on the river Competitive Training - take your paddling to the next …

Brite Networking Overview Brite Networking is a business to business networking group established in 2007 to promote business products and services in and around the data center and companies moving to new locations or growing. Members are primarily technology providers but other trades and professions are welcome. Examples of possible members may include, Design Build Services, General Construction Management, Relocation Migration Services, The Concierge for IT, UPS Single and Three Phase, Prec …

This is a multi-topic, weekly dinner discussion group. You bring food just for yourself (always ok) or coordinate food with others in the group. (You may remember me as the original organizer of the long-running Saturday Hodgepodge meetup, which is as awesome as ever, and you should check it out too.) Questions, comments?! Yes, please! Use the "Contact us" button on the left. Scroll down for more details below the xkcd comic. VALUES Be sensitive and kind Be concise. Listen more than you talk A …

Now is a great time to come try MoonSoup classes! Voted "One of the Top Ten Mommy & Me Music Prgrams in NYC" - TONYKIDS. Music plus much more in every class. Every class includes MoonSoup's energetic, interactive Music Class, plus Sensory, Art and Creative play. Easy Make ups too! Free Open play with every enrollment! MoonSoup Downtown is Located at J&R JR 1 Ann St, near Park Row. RSVP your Free Trial at info@moonsoup.net or call 212-319-3222. See our entire schedule online at www.moonsoup.ne …

It's official... IT'S LOCKER TIME! Jake Locker is now the starting quarterback of the Tennessee Titans, and he's been lighting up the end zone in his preseason games this summer!  Along with the newly improved CJ and a defense that has been just as impressive, the Titans will be ready to roll when the Patriots come to LP Field on September 9, 2012.  The first few games on the schedule are brutal for Titans, but the back half of the season is much better.  This will be an awesome season to watch …

COME DO YOGA: outside, in the open air... Open Air Yoga brings yoga outdoors and into the parks around New York City, for the fifth summer in a row. Summer 2012 series held in Central Park and in Battery Park City. Breathe, strengthen, laugh, connect, get inspired. The season is short and the weather dictates the schedule. Take advantage of these outdoor practices while you can! more details:http://www.openairyoganyc.com

Welcome to Holistic Lifestyle with Ghylian Bell.  Together we’ll explore and discuss the Key Components of a Holistic Lifestyle Including: An Empowering Approach to Living LIFE A Whole Life Philosophy The Interrelationship Between Who We Are and The World We Live In Understanding and Incorporating a Mind, Body and Spirit Practice We’re here to meet you where you are on this journey to promote optimum health and wellness in body, mind and spirit for our members and the community with meetings hel …

This meetup is for women and men who are getting a divorce or are already divorced and looking for support, advice and to meet other newly divorced people. Our meetups will cover many different topics like: Dating After Divorce- What are the new rules? What are the best ways to meet someone new after a divorce? How do you know if you are ready to date again? Getting Over The Ex- How to deal with the death of your marriage and finally be able to let go and move on. Children And Divorce- How can w …

Welcome to the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance Meetup site! Here you can conveniently find many harbor/waterfront/river/ecology events, and meet others in the NY-NJ Metropolitan area interested in making our waterfront vibrant and accessible with great parks, great jobs, and healthy communities. Most of the calendar items in this Meetup are posted as 'notes' instead of a 'Meetup' and therefore do not have an RSVP function. We welcome your suggestions about this site and about any other groups o …

======================================== Announcement:  Would anybody like to step up as organizer While you are thinking about it, checkout http://www.meetup.com/Outdoor-Club-of-South-Jersey/ ======================================== Gyms are ok. However, there is another world "BEYOND the GYM". Join us for fun, interesting, creative, outside-the-box fitness, classes, outdoor recreation. Sometimes we step outside of SJ to places like the Wissahickon or Del Water Gap. LOOK AT OUR HISTORY: Go to …

This is a group for people who want to be healthier through running, swimming, cycling, rowing, and working out. If you want to run for fun, this is the group to be in. If you want to do a Triathlon, Marathon, or Ironman, safely, with the help of a coach, this is the group for you. If you want someone to write out a weekly program for you, this is the group for you. Our annual dues are $35.00 not including pool fees and equipment rentals. We are a non-profit corporation and our mission is to hel …

10 Good Reasons to Join This Laughter Yoga Group: 1. Laughter is a stress buster: it reduces epinephrine and cortisol levels 2. Laughter strengthens the immune system: Lee Berk, PhD, from Loma Linda University in CA found that laughter increases natural killer cells and antibody levels 3. Laughter is anti-aging: It tones facial muscles, increases blood supply to the face, nourishing tissues and making the skin glow 4. Laughter is aerobic exercise: It increases your heart rate and is equival …

This group is open to all-- we are  not a "singles group" per se but welcome singles, couples, groups and anyone who'd like to share a meal and explore new and favorite restaurants with us.   If you'd like to support local, family businesses and  entrepreneurs and discover secret gems right in your own backyard, this group is for you. I have been working and dining in Metuchen’s downtown area for several years and  have seen many excellent establishments struggle and fail under the weight of com …

Let's go see live comedy! Nobody wants to go by themselves and get stuck in the front row... (I think.) As a group, we can get discounts and maybe other perks.

Calling all professionals in the pet industry, pet-related business owners, and pet rescue groups. This is the only networking group that is centered on pet related businesses and pet rescues in the Lehigh Valley, PA area. This group is specifically for pet business people to network, meet other pet professionals in the area, share announcements and pet industry information, receive and give help, as well as generate new ideas that help us build and grow our businesses. We will talk about upcomi …