There is a lot of good music in the greater Ann Arbor area, jazz and beyond. There are also a lot of good people around here. If you connect to music - esp. jazz, but also classical, etc. - and wish to share and learn, through live music and other meetups, and on-line discussions, hop on board. Two quotes by Duke Ellington guide this group: -- There are two kinds of music. Good music, and the other kind. -- If it sounds good and feels good, then it IS good! Check out www.semja.org to learn more …

Opera and LGBT folk -- it's a time-honored connection! The Metropolitan Opera is broadcasting high definition simulcasts of some of their most popular and interesting productions in movie theatres on Saturday afternoons throughout the year. It would be fun to attend a simulcast as a group and then head out to dinner for a spirited discussion of the performance. This could be a terrific way to meet people with common interests and make new friends.