poets, musicians, storytellers, etcetera and everything in between, all are welcome! we have a guitar, keyboards, a weathered drum set, multiple microphones, and plenty of space. also, complimentary coffee and tea. relevant: it is in the sanctuary of a church. content need not be christian, but it helps to be mindful of the space, and the fact that there may be kids around. every 1st and 3rd thursday 8pm thru 9:30ish mott haven reformed church: 350 east 146th st, bronx, ny

This group is for all songwriters who seek collaborators: Whether you're a lyricist looking for a composer Or a composer who has a hard time writing a good enough lyric to a great tune that they've come up with. It's a win-win.

Acoustic Musician(s) play an original and moving song, and then the audience members break off into pairs. Each person takes a timed turn listening to their partner talk about the song that was played. It's fun to exchange equal time listening. Everyone gets an equal turn. Then there's a new song, and the group does it again. There are breaks for refreshments and snacks. A successful filmaker made a short documentary about turnlistening. see http://vimeo.com/groups/6210/videos/38057505 I started …

The Actors Theatre Workshop is an award-winning non-profit theater, community center and educational institution that teaches innovative educational techniques and theatre principles to adults and children from all walks of life; produces classical and contemporary plays and documentary films that maintain the highest artistic standards; and develops new dramatic works that examine the social issues of the day. Since 1990, ATW has flourished as an artistic leader in the field, producing award-w …