- Happy Hour on 11/18/24 at the Silver Branch Brewing Co.Silver Branch Brewing Company, silver spring, MD
Joins us on Monday, November 18, 2024 from 5pm-7pm for a HAPPY HOUR at Silver Branch Brewing Co in Silver Spring, MD. Come meet, network, and enjoy. Only those ages 21 and up can attend.
Happy Hour specials are from 5pm-6pm: $5.95 beer and select drinks. Entrance is free. This is a casual event. This event is produced in partnership with Television, Internet, and Video Association of DC (TIVA).
Use the QR codes at table to order food and drinks, and be prepared to mingle. Check out the Silver Branch Brewing Company's menu at
https://www.silverbranchbrewing.com/lagerhaus-biergarten/Sponsored by Brian Frankel Law Firm PLLC (https://brianfrankel.com), Creative Colony Spaces (https://www.creativecolonyspaces.com/membership/overview), and TIVA
See you there on November 18, 2024.
- Adobe Premiere Pro 101 education and networking (In-person)Creative Colony Spaces, Silver Spring , MD
Join us for Adobe Premiere Pro 101 as we review the basic interface and functions of this powerful video editing platform. This educational event is ideal for persons just getting started in video editing, wanting a refresher on video editing, and/or wanting to meet others to work on projects. There will be an hour of instruction and an hour of networking, Q&A, informal discussion with fellow members of the creative community. This event is produced in partnership with Television, Internet, and Video Association of DC (TIVA).
Admission is just $10 (plus fees). Tickets are required.
https://adobepremiere101.eventbrite.comLocated at Creative Colony in the Metropolitan Building at 8720 Georgia Ave Suite 302, Silver Spring, MD 20910. The red line Silver Spring Metro is located a short walk away, and a paid county parking garage is behind the building.
Attendees must arrive between 7pm and 7:15pm. This is a secure building. We will have staff at the front door on Georgia Avenue from 7pm to 7:15pm to welcome guests.
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This Adobe Premiere 101 event is supported by the Brian Frankel Law Firm, Creative Colony Spaces, Adobe, and TIVA
Join us on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 7pm-9pm. We can’t wait to see you there!
- ABT BOOK CLUB PRESENTS: "The Message" by Ta-Nehisi CoatesLink visible for attendees
What up Conscious Ones,
The greatest non fiction writer of the 21st century is back with another offering so of course we have to reconvene for another book club session. That’s right, Ta-Nehisi Coates just released The Message which is an unrelenting analysis of what historical injustice looks like in three locations; South Carolina, Senegal, and Palestine. Please order the book, read it in its entirety, take notes, then step into the zoom room on Friday, December 27th at 9:00pm EST.I hope to see you all then.
Much love and respect,
Roger Porter - Happy Hour on 12/30/24 at the Silver Branch Brewing Co.Silver Branch Brewing Company, silver spring, MD
Joins us on Monday, December 30, 2024 from 5pm-7pm for a HAPPY HOUR at Silver Branch Brewing Co in Silver Spring, MD. Come meet, network, and enjoy. Only those ages 21 and up can attend.
Happy Hour specials are from 5pm-6pm: $5.95 beer and select drinks. Entrance is free. This is a casual event. This event is produced in partnership with Television, Internet, and Video Association of DC (TIVA).
Use the QR codes at table to order food and drinks, and be prepared to mingle. Check out the Silver Branch Brewing Company's menu at
https://www.silverbranchbrewing.com/lagerhaus-biergarten/Sponsored by Brian Frankel Law Firm PLLC (https://brianfrankel.com), Creative Colony Spaces (https://www.creativecolonyspaces.com/membership/overview), and TIVA.
See you there on December 30, 2024.
- Creative Calm: Yoga & Creativity Experience- Yoga, Art, Sound BathGirls Who Paint Gallery, Kensington, MD
Start the New Year with a grounded, peaceful mind and a renewed sense of creative energy. This immersive 2.5-hour experience offers a unique blend of gentle yoga, mindfulness practices, expressive journaling, and therapeutic art designed to help you release tension, connect with your inner calm, and ignite your creative spirit.
Led by Sherry Steine, RYT-500—Certified Therapeutic Restorative Yoga Teacher, Certified Aromatherapist, Certified Meditation Teacher, Author & Mixed Media Artist—and Melanie Stargell, MA, LCPC, RYT-200 Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Yoga Teacher, and Sound Bowl Healer, this workshop is an invitation to move inward and start the year with clarity, calm, and creativity.
REGISTER HERE
### What to Expect:
- Welcome & Intention Setting
The session begins with a warm welcome from Sherry and Melanie, who will introduce the workshop’s purpose. Together, they’ll guide you in setting a personal intention for calm, clarity, and creative flow in the year ahead.
2. Grounding & Slow Flow YogaSherry will lead a gentle, subtle yoga flow to help you ease into a relaxed state of mind and body. This mindful movement practice is designed for all levels, using soft, flowing movements and breathwork to release tension and connect deeply with yourself. The practice prepares you for open-hearted creative exploration.
3. Mindful Poetry & JournalingLed by Melanie, you’ll reflect on your aspirations, release mental clutter, and channel your thoughts into poetic expression, whether it’s your first time writing or you’re already a poetry lover. This mindful practice helps uncover insights, release emotions, and spark creative ideas for the New Year.
4. Expressive Arts ExplorationDive into a simple, therapeutic art project guided by Melanie that encourages self-expression and creativity without pressure. Art supplies will be provided, and the practice is focused on the joy of creation rather than the end result. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or simply curious, this session is designed to help you express yourself freely.
5. Restorative Yoga & Sound HealingTo bring the workshop to a peaceful close, Sherry and Melanie will guide you through a deeply relaxing restorative yoga practice, enhanced by the soothing sounds of singing bowls. This sound bath invites deep relaxation, helping release any lingering stress and harmonize your nervous system.
6. Closing Circle & Gratitude PracticeFinally, you’ll have the opportunity to reflect on your experience, share any insights or inspirations with the group, and close the session with a brief gratitude practice. This closing ritual helps seal the day’s experiences, leaving you with a renewed sense of calm and creative inspiration.
REGISTER HERE
### Workshop Benefits:
- Release stress and tension through mindful movement and breathwork.
- Rejuvenate your spirit with gentle yoga and sound healing.
- Explore your inner world through journaling, and expressive art.
- Connect with like-minded individuals in a supportive, creative space.
- Start the year with clear intentions and a calm, open mindset.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is open to all levels—whether you’re brand new to yoga and creativity or experienced and looking for new inspiration. No art or writing experience is needed; come as you are, with curiosity and an open mind!
Join us on January 11th to create your calm, connect with yourself, and nurture your creative spark as we step into the New Year together.REGISTER HERE
