There are a number of really cool, informative graphic design, web design and technology driven groups out there and we wanted to bring the technology together. At the end of the day, a well designed graphic or website is useless without a powerful, stable, secure back-end and the most secure website is boring without a cool design and look. Let's bring the teams together and see how we could work together to create better designers and coders! This group is based on industry standards; new tech …

This group was started for people who love photography, and want to learn more about taking better pictures. It is led by Vickie Lewis, a nationally recognized photographer who has shot assignment work for publications and corporations including Coca-Cola, IBM, People, Parade and National Geographic World. She has been freelancing in the Washington, DC area since 1989. Vickie has a journalism background, and her specialty is creating pictures that tell a story. She has a special talent for shoot …

… Very freelance and open as far as suggestions. WHO SHOULD JOIN: Gentleman 21+. Single, married, or attached is okay.......just be a gentleman.   I will be working hard with local bars/taverns/restaurants and  local businesses to try and obtain sponsorships and perks for you Gents.  

This is the central event group for the GeekEasy Co-Working Space in Washington, DC. We offer a tech community with 24/7 access to offices, fixed & virtual work spaces, a comfortable co-working lounge and room for events that matter to members. We're located in the historic Manhattan Laundry building just a few blocks from U St., NW Washington DC

… This group is particularly geared toward *experienced* professionals who own their own freelance consulting firms or social enterprises that address global sustainable development challenges (in the areas of health, agriculture, water/sanitation, climate change, economic development, environmental conservation, poverty alleviation, social development, etc.). Please feel free to suggest ideas for venues, speakers, discussion threads, etc. The meetup will be managed by the organizers but we a …

In the dead of night, you come alive. When your friends are asleep, you're hard at work. You've got big things to do and not enough time in the day. Join us! DC Nightowls has an after hours coworking group for professionals. Bring laptops and notepads, work on projects, bounce ideas, pair-program, and make new friends with the brightest minds in DC.  

Note #1: This Meetup is currently in need of an organizer. If you are interested in organizing between now and May 15, 2012, please contact the organizer for details about how to get started. Note #2: Please refrain from suggesting a Meetup or organizing one until Summer of 2012. Even though the system allows for this, I would prefer us not to until I can find a temporary substitute organizer.  Sincerely,  Alexander Moll   The Socrates Café was first developed by educator, freelance writer, and …

Graphic & Responsive Web Design is very much its own form of art ... Some would even say that it's a lifestyle. If you live, breathe, love all that is web and graphic design, you've come to the right place. The goal of this group is to grow and work with an awesome niche of talent in which ideas, work, projects can be freely shared and collaborated upon. Let our group be another way to inspire you and take your talents to another level!   Look forward to seeing you at our upcoming open house!   …

If you are a music teacher in Arlington, Virginia (or the neighboring Northern Virginia areas), then come join us for coffee to share and discuss the good and the bad about teaching music in the Nation's Capital. Or alternatively, not to discuss teaching at all and just enjoy some respite from business as usual. All music teachers are welcome: Full time, part time, school, music store, freelance, aspiring, etc.

MarCom Connections is a social networking channel for the marketing and communications, research, and digital media community. This LinkedIn Group was created for those that market services to the private and government sectors. We host social networking events in the DMV Area (District of Columbia/Maryland/Virginia) to build strategic relations and partnerships with small and large companies, as well as government agencies.