Tantalizing conversation your style? Interested in reading new books? Perhaps you're interested in a poetry reading, art opening, documentary film screening or play? Then you've come to the right place! What started as a book club has grown to be so much more! The Calgary Weekend Book Pile (And So Much More!) Group brings together a broad range of people to discuss books - fiction, nonfiction, poetry, short story and more - suggested by book club members on a monthly basis. Each member will have …

A group designed to bring amateur and professional screenwriters, producers, directors, actors and everyone in between together to network, educate and create!

This group has been created by Alberta Buzz to gather like-minded professionals, press and public at various networking events. The purpose? To get enough of the right people in a room so that local projects can be created on an on-going basis. We need filmmakers, press, producers, directors, cinematographers, editors, writers, financial advisors, actors and more! Who should join? This group, like Alberta Buzz, will be an access point for anyone interested in connecting with Alberta's Screen Ind …

Rule #1: always know where the exits are. This rule is not only important for daily life (zombies notwithstanding, what about fires? Or ninjas?), but in a larger sense, it's important to realize that there is no one right way to live.  Mainstream culture has decided we operate in a pseudo-democratic, consumption-driven global economy.  Okay.  But what if we don't want to? The beautiful thing about rule #1 is that it is a rule made for the present, not the hypothetical future.  It is a rule we c …

Empowering artists to embody their purpose through authenticity, connection and empowerment. This group will feature workshops with guest artists in all genres. Also, we also hope to come together and talk all things artsy and build a community of support and collaboration.

In the spirit of Dada (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dada) this is a group for those who want to be around creative people. I would like this group to grow organically into whatever it chooses. Though I'm new to Calgary, I'll find great places to meet. However, if you have thoughts on when and where we should meet, I'm very interested in your suggestions. This group is for poetry, music, theater, film, and of course writing lovers. Visual Arts may be added, and if you're into that, please join us …

This meet up is for those of us who find it difficult to meet people around our age group. Many meet ups are geared towards people of all ages and it is hard to connect and build friendships in those groups. Therefore, let's get together to explore what Calgary has to over. Events ranges from dining out, short day trips or festivals. Looking forward to meeting all of you. :) Photo courtesy of: http://static6.depositphotos.com/1004114/626/i/950/depositphotos_6266276-Cheerful-young-people-having- …