Events and Community
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Writers Zoom Meet-Up
Writers Zoom Meet-Up
Join The Muse on the first Tuesday of each month* for our monthly Writers Zoom Meet-Up, an informal get-together where writers from anywhere in the world enjoy conversation, camaraderie, and…
Camp Nano Launch Write-In
Camp Nano Launch Write-In
Are you ready to pick up that manuscript you started during Nanowrimo? Or maybe you have an all new idea? Do you want to try for 50,000 words this month…
CAMP NANO KICK OFF WRITE-IN
CAMP NANO KICK OFF WRITE-IN
Did you start a project in November (NaNoWriMo) and promptly abandon it December 1st? Do you have an all new idea? Do you not write fiction novels, but love the…
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Wednesday Wordsmiths!
Wednesday Wordsmiths!
Unlock your creative potential with the Wednesday Wordsmiths at The Muse Writers Center! Join us every Wednesday from 5-7pm for an inspiring and collaborative writing experience. Whether you're a seasoned…
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Poetry Month Write-In
Poetry Month Write-In
Happy Poetry Month! Come join The Muse for National Poetry month and write and share with other poets!
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Writers Coffee Break
Writers Coffee Break
Join us for our monthly 1st Friday Writers Coffee Breaks at Cafe Stella in Ghent! At these informal get-togethers, area writers and Muse teachers, students, and friends enjoy conversation and…
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Queer Writers Meet-up @ Eleanor’s NFK
Queer Writers Meet-up @ Eleanor’s NFK
Calling all queer writers! Join us every first Saturday in person at Eleanor's Norfolk from 10-11. This is a space to meet up with other local creatives, meet new friends,…
757 Comic and Cartoon Creators
757 Comic and Cartoon Creators
757 Comic and Cartoon Creators is a community group for local artists, specifically those interested in creating comics and animation. Currently, we meet every other Saturday from 530pm-830pm. Looking for…
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Scary Stories: Writing Club
Scary Stories: Writing Club
Do you write scary stories? Things that go bump in the night? Creepy crawlies, paranormal, dark forests, monsters, real life horrors, all are welcome. Come write with fellow horror writers,…
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Kids & Teens Write Now! at Slover Library
Kids & Teens Write Now! at Slover Library
Find The Muse and WRITE NOW! Do you wonder if you can write? Have you always wanted to write a story? Are you looking for a little inspiration? Do you…
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Wednesday Wordsmiths!
Wednesday Wordsmiths!
Unlock your creative potential with the Wednesday Wordsmiths at The Muse Writers Center! Join us every Wednesday from 5-7pm for an inspiring and collaborative writing experience. Whether you're a seasoned…
Shut Up & Write Drop-in Session (Hybrid)
Shut Up & Write Drop-in Session (Hybrid)
Need a little mid-week motivation to pick up your pen? Join us every second Wednesday online or in person at the Muse for this drop-in writing session. No experience with…
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The Word: An Open Mic for Poets, Storytellers and Fabulists
The Word: An Open Mic for Poets, Storytellers and Fabulists
The Word is in collaboration with Zeiders American Dream Theater, The Muse Writers Center, Hampton Roads Writers, and Tidewater Writers. The Word welcomes diverse voices and fans of poetry, spoken…
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The Muse Neighborhood Jam
The Muse Neighborhood Jam
Join us on the 2nd Friday of each month for an evening where everyone is welcome to make music, sing, read, laugh, or just hang out and listen. This is…
Almost Famous at The Naro Expanded Cinema
Almost Famous at The Naro Expanded Cinema
Almost Famous comes to the Naro big screen for Flashback Friday on Friday, April 12, 2024. We’ll have plenty of boozy beverages available, with proceeds benefiting The Muse Writers Center's…
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Projects, Passions, and Possibilities Writing Group
Projects, Passions, and Possibilities Writing Group
The All About You Writing Group: Projects, Passions, and Possibilities A Roundtable discussion open to all writers and generated by the interests of the participants to exchange and spread information.…
Gathering Magic: A Fantasy Writers Group
Gathering Magic: A Fantasy Writers Group
"They can keep their heaven. When I die, I'd sooner go to Middle-earth." -- George R.R. Martin Do you agree? If so, come join us for our monthly fantasy writers…
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Rainbow Write-in with Eleanor’s Norfolk
Rainbow Write-in with Eleanor’s Norfolk
What's a rainbow write-in, you ask? Well, it's just like a regular write-in, but more colorful! Join us every 3rd Tuesday in person at the Muse or online to spark…
Teaching with Art – The Muse @ MOCA
Teaching with Art – The Muse @ MOCA
Join us for Teaching with Art at Virginia MOCA, part of a free professional development series created for educators of all grade levels and subject areas. This program, focusing on…
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Wednesday Wordsmiths!
Wednesday Wordsmiths!
Unlock your creative potential with the Wednesday Wordsmiths at The Muse Writers Center! Join us every Wednesday from 5-7pm for an inspiring and collaborative writing experience. Whether you're a seasoned…
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Writers Happy Hour
Writers Happy Hour
Join us for our Third Thursday Writers Happy Hour, an in-person, informal get-together where area writers and Muse teachers, students, and friends enjoy conversation, camaraderie, and drinks. Feel free to…
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The Tortured Poets Party
The Tortured Poets Party
Join us at The Muse Writers Center for The Tortured Poets Party, a celebration of Taylor Swift's 11th album, "The Tortured Poets Department," during National Poetry Month! So, grab your…
Writers on Submission
Writers on Submission
“Writers on Submission” is a dedicated community of writers focused on the craft of writing and the submission process. Comprised of passionate individuals from various backgrounds and writing genres, the…
Open Mic: The Norfolk Word Show
Open Mic: The Norfolk Word Show
Welcome to the Norfolk Word Art Show! This monthly open mic takes place at The Muse Writers Center every third Friday, with a different featured performer each month to kick…
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Little City Poets Meeting
Little City Poets Meeting
This monthly meet-up is a lively and productive session of prompts, sharing, and workshopping. Come be inspired to write, revise, and move closer to publication. This is a great opportunity…
757 Comic and Cartoon Creators
757 Comic and Cartoon Creators
757 Comic and Cartoon Creators is a community group for local artists, specifically those interested in creating comics and animation. Currently, we meet every other Saturday from 530pm-830pm. Looking for…
The Big Lebowski at The Naro Expanded Cinema
The Big Lebowski at The Naro Expanded Cinema
The Big Lebowski comes to the Naro big screen on Saturday, April 20, 2024. We’ll have plenty of boozy beverages available, with proceeds benefiting The Muse Writers Center's scholarship funds.…
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A Page in the Life Memoir Group
A Page in the Life Memoir Group
Memoirists unite once a month at The Muse to spend an hour working on their memoirs. Come to share your life stories or just sit and listen. All are welcome.…
Scary Stories: Writing Club
Scary Stories: Writing Club
Do you write scary stories? Things that go bump in the night? Creepy crawlies, paranormal, dark forests, monsters, real life horrors, all are welcome. Come write with fellow horror writers,…
Synnika Lofton Presents: Poems For The People
Synnika Lofton Presents: Poems For The People
Come spend an afternoon hearing some of the most talented poets in Hampton Roads. Featuring Daniel Pravda CJ X Pression Odeam Ward Robert Owens Madeline Garcia Jay Scott Teech
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Write Now! at Slover Library
Write Now! at Slover Library
Find The Muse and WRITE NOW! Do you wonder if you can write? Have you always wanted to write a story? Are you looking for a little inspiration? Do you…
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Wednesday Wordsmiths!
Wednesday Wordsmiths!
Unlock your creative potential with the Wednesday Wordsmiths at The Muse Writers Center! Join us every Wednesday from 5-7pm for an inspiring and collaborative writing experience. Whether you're a seasoned…
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Open Mic Night at The Muse!
Open Mic Night at The Muse!
Come share your stories, poetry, songs and more at The Muse's monthly open mic! Hosted by Dusti Connelley and Tina Carey every 4th Friday. 5 minute time slots, sign ups…
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of Hampton Roads Meeting
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of Hampton Roads Meeting
NOW ONLINE! We're speculative fiction writers (science fiction, fantasy and more). We share our experiences and adventures in reading, writing, craft development and publishing with each other, and become better…
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THE SCRIBES: A CLUB FOR 18-25 YEAR OLD WRITERS
THE SCRIBES: A CLUB FOR 18-25 YEAR OLD WRITERS
Are you a young adult, college student or otherwise, looking to meet fellow writers? Then join us every 4th Sunday to write, socialize, and eat snacks. Open to anyone 18-25…
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CAMP NANO FINAL PUSH WRITE-IN
CAMP NANO FINAL PUSH WRITE-IN
Have you had a great month of writing, but need a little push to get your last few words in? Join us for a Camp Nano Final Push Write-In, come…