Practice your Italian, meet others interested in the Bel Paese, and have some fun. We meet at 7:00 PM on the second Monday of each month at various locations in Columbus. In addition, we have occasional special event meetups. In general, members have an intermediate level of Italian proficiency. But if you are a beginner, don’t let that stop you. Through our Meetup you could sign up for language study and interactive learning experiences from Children's Classes to Travelers' Tips to Beginner thr …

If you enjoy movies, this is the group for you! We meet several times per month and try to hit 'em all: blockbusters, art house favorites, indie and foreign films, special events, etc. We'll plan to get together at least 2-3 times per month (usually on the weekends). If you have a request, send me an e-mail! If we can’t set up an official meet-up, we’ll at least post it on the calendar so others can attend. In addition, we will usually combine some kind of optional dinner/drinks along with the m …

Wondering why you're not living up to your "full potential" at work"? Sick and tired of watching other "less qualified" colleagues get promotions and raises? Ever wonder what they've got that you haven't? If you are like most people, public speaking is not your favorite past time. Yet survey after survey shows that presentation skills are crucial in the workplace. The person with strong communication skills has a clear advantage over tongue-tied colleagues – especially in a competitive j …

After years of watching and hoping for a video production group to be formed here....I got tired of waiting. I am operating on the assumption that given the right opportunity, video production enthusiasts, students, hobbyists, semi and full-fledged professionals would benefit by the opportunity to become part of an organized community to share ideas, talents, and resources to take their ambitions to the next level. Depending upon the level and type of initial interest and where the group chooses …

We are a group who likes the best and worst of films. For the good, we will focus on independent and documentary films. For the bad, we will highlight the low budget worst of cinema available.

1940's was created for those of us who love classic,  black and white films, 1920's-1940's music and dance. Black and White films are great experiencing all of this time period is even better. This group was created for my love of everything in this time period. I know there are others out there who only get their fix on TCM. This music, style and dance is coming back and in a very big way. You should join if you love old movies and would love the opportunity to see them on a big screen. If you …

Crowdfunding Columbus is a community of creatives, micro-entrepreneurs, and micro-investors. Whether you're an indie band looking to fund the creation of your next album or a foodie looking for a way to fund the distribution of your fabulous blonde brownies Crowdfunding Columbus is a great resource. This group is for you if: You have a creative idea and you're looking for feedback. You are actively running a project on a crowdfunding site and you want to get the word out. You have heard about …

Want to go to the movies more? This group was created to gather the numerous movie lovers in this area together. This group's events will mainly take place in Northern Kentucky but all tri-state residents are welcome. We will meet and attend various types of movies.  We will get to know one another before entering the theater. Some movie events will be followed by a group discussion over snacks and drinks. Other social events may also be scheduled. Perks and member privileges will be added as we …

Purpose – To create, develop and strengthen a filmmaking community within the Columbus, OH area. This is a platform, which gives filmmakers and actors the access to practice their craft by working on short projects together. The group will focus on three key areas, collaboration, education and production. With collaboration the group seeks to foster networking among its members, contributing to one another’s projects and providing mentorship when needed. With education the group seeks to conduct …