A call to all artists… If you would love to get to know other area artists, talk about your ideas, projects, or dreams… come join us! We will meet at 7pm on the second Saturday of every month in the Garden Gallery & Studio. Bring a snack, a drink and join us to talk about art and all that goes with it. Inspire and be inspired!

This group is open to all experience levels of Photoshop users intended for the purpose of educating the user on the digital imaging processes from inception, editing, to output. I am an educator, fine art photographer and artist, who has exhibited work nationally and locally, as well as been a two-time Photoshop Guru Finalist. I currently teach in the Digital Photography Department for one of the premier commercial photography programs in Chicago, as well as share my expertise teaching in …

How often do you get feelings of anxiety, being unable to concentrate? Are you familiar with a sense of being stuck in an overwhelming situation? These are emotional messages from your body and psyche that need to be heeded! 
Mandala is enabling you to discover the metaphorical meaning behind your physical symptoms and to heal them.

 Do you want to find out how to express your needs in a healthy and positive way? The Art of Mandala appeals to the inherent wisdom of your body in order to find th …

… The ASLA defines landscape architecture as: "encompasses the analysis, planning, design, management and stewardship of the natural and built environments." Clear as the shores of Lake Michigan when filtered by invasive zebra mussels? …No? Wikipedia does a better job of clarifying the definition: "Landscape architecture is the design of outdoor and public spaces to achieve environmental, socio-behavioral, and/or aesthetic outcomes. It involves the systematic investigation of existing social, ec …

Welcome to The Highland Park Gracie Jiu-Jitsu group. We are a private meetup group committed to training in the fine art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu founded by Grandmaster Helio Gracie. We are officially the first  Chicagoland area Gracie Garage. For further information please click on the "About" tab at the top left of this page.

Welcome to Fine Dining and Cultural Events, a group designed to bring you the very best of the Chicago area. Our goal is to provide top quality events throughout the year so you can enjoy yourself while making making new friends as well as social and professional connections. Dining, theater, concerts, sporting events, cultural activities, and posh gatherings are just some of the selections that you will have access to as a member of our group. If at any time you have a suggestion please send …

I am starting this group. To help both Ameature & Avid Photographer. Who have always wanted to and dreamed about shooting beautiful nude models. I will be holding group photo shoots 1-2 every month. For people who want to participate a chance to get experience and photos of nude models. ALL GROUP SHOOTS AND ATTENDIES WILL BE UNDER GROUP RULES AND POLICIES NO EXCEPTION. THESE ARE NOT ESCORTS/WHORES/STRIPPERS...THEY ARE PROFESSIONAL MODELS AND WILL BE TREATED AS SO......

This is a group for photographers, models, MUAs, and stylists of all levels. We will focus on having meaningful, purposeful, and fruitful meet-ups that will enhance everyone's portfolio through meet ups, work shops, learning events, access to private studios, and much much more. If you are serious about expanding your portfolio and learning more about the industry, then this is the only meet up you will need. There are some rules that must be adhered to in this group: Photographers: Every model …

This is a group focused on photographing men - from fashion to fitness to nudes. You are welcome if you are a model or photographer of any experience level. We schedule meetups with different themes - fitness, swimwear, artistic nudes, etc. We all hope to learn by working together. Shoots are scheduled for various locations in the city. Are you a fan interested in attending live photo shoots? Well, you are welcome to join the group as well. When you join the group, please post a photo of yoursel …

  Powerful, beautiful, successful and feminine! Do you think of yourself as a Professional Lipstick Lesbian and wonder where all the other Chicago lipstick lesbians are? Well we hope to meet and congregate here with this group. The first and foremost aim of this group is to have fun! Do you enjoy mani’s and pedi’s, current fashion trends, local trendy restaurants, make up, heels, fine wine, live music, an occasional night out dancing? We are a very small, selective group of attractive, 25 - 50, …