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Cincinnati Local Singles Night Speed Dating
Sun, Sep 20, 10:58 AM**UPDATE: This gathering is rescheduled and is set to begin at 6:00 PM on Sun, Sep 20 (local time).** Virtual speed dating via Zoom for singles in the Cincinnati area. Experience brief individual sessions paired by age, all from the comfort of your home. Simply RSVP and we will contact you with the complete information. Availability is restricted and the event might be called off if attendance is insufficient.

Indianapolis Serious Local Speed Dating for Locals
Fri, Sep 18, 1:38 AM**UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled and is now set to begin at 6:00 PM on Sun, Sep 20 (local time).** Virtual speed dating hosted on Zoom for singles in Indianapolis. Experience rapid individual rounds with matches based on age, all from the comfort of your home. Simply confirm your attendance and we will contact you with the complete information. Availability is restricted and the gathering might be called off if participation is insufficient.

Drunken Philosophy: "What is Art?"
Sat, Sep 19, 11:00 PMWelcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Come grab a drink and a seat at The Oracle. Optional Discussion Questions * Defining Art: Plato viewed art as an imitation of reality can art even be objectively defined, or is it entirely subjective? * Artist vs. Audience: Arthur Danto suggests art is defined by its interpretation within the "artworld." Who ultimately decides what counts as art the creator, the critic, the viewer, or society? * Limits of Art: Duchamp’s "Fountain" challenged our boundaries of art. Can anything even ordinary objects or actions become art? * Art and Meaning: Kant argued true art should evoke "disinterested pleasure." Does art need to have a message or deeper meaning, or can it exist purely to please aesthetically? * Art for the Masses: According to Benjamin, mass-produced art (film, photography, digital media) can democratize culture. Does widespread accessibility improve art or diminish its value? * Art and Truth: Heidegger suggests art reveals hidden truths about existence. Has an artwork ever fundamentally changed how you understand the world? Can a work of art change the way an entire society views the world? * Art and Emotion: Tolstoy believed the purpose of art is to transfer emotions. Must art evoke emotion to be valid? * Cultural Impact: How do cultural backgrounds influence our definition of art? Could something be art in one culture but not in another? * Art and Skill: Does art require technical skill or craftsmanship? Should a portrait of a crude person be painted crudely? * Art Museums: Are museums gatekeepers of culture, preservers of history, or something else entirely? What role do art museums serve? * NFT Art: Does art lose its value or authenticity if it only exists digitally? * Moral Art: Should art strive to morally improve us as Plato and Tolstoy argued, or should it be free from moral duties, as Wilde proposed? * Beauty and Meaning: Can art still be meaningful if it isn't traditionally "beautiful"? What qualities might make an artwork significant beyond aesthetic beauty? * Rejection of New Ideas: Why do new artistic ideas often face initial rejection? Are groundbreaking works inherently challenging to accepted tastes, or is rejection more about comfort and familiarity?

American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
Wed, Sep 23, 11:00 PMWe meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

Louisville Find Local Partners Speed Dating
Fri, Sep 18, 1:12 PM**UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled and is now set to begin at 6:00 PM on Sun, Sep 20 (local time).** Virtual speed dating hosted on Zoom for singles in Louisville. Enjoy rapid individual rounds organized by age group from the comfort of your home. Simply RSVP and we will contact you with the complete information. Availability is restricted and the gathering might be called off if participation is insufficient.

Women in Product Columbus Chapter
Mon, Sep 21, 9:30 PM## Do you ever feel like you’re doing it all? No need to answer. We know you do. We’ve heard this exact sentiment from our **[Women In Product](https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-product/)** **Columbus** community. We’re constantly juggling priorities, shifting between contexts, and stepping in wherever something needs to get done. But when everything feels important, how do we protect our time and energy for the work where we can make the greatest impact? Join Women in Product Columbus for **Delegate and Elevate**, featuring a short, practical conversation with **[Becky Fromkes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-fromkes-14813a2/)**. Becky will introduce the EOS Delegate and Elevate tool, a simple framework that can help you: • Recognize which work gives you energy • Identify what may be contributing to burnout • Focus on your highest and best use of time • Decide what you can delegate, at work and in life Becky will speak at 6 PM, so come early for food and drinks, and stay afterward for genuine connection with the group. 📅 Monday, September 21 ⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM 📍 Derive Brewing Company 2808 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43202 Space is limited for this one, so RSVP today! RSVP here: **[https://lnkd.in/gXgu-jzu](https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnkd%2Ein%2FgXgu-jzu&urlhash=zU0q&mt=hgXyojgiHFeGwgK9kUjBIIWXDDyiGKSoKSYqi4DVfuJthGOIldNISi1A8cvi6f4AFivGnFW8Mf4guaw5bzDX7mEAmOUc-1zljXjSF5GkMuIz6hxCFmaYyw&isSdui=true)** Not a member yet? What are you waiting for?! Join the Columbus community here: **[https://lnkd.in/gDdWBz8K](https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnkd%2Ein%2FgDdWBz8K&urlhash=iajW&mt=gRSeTKg6KixYDVxrTgHzGU5exOJIJWdCkApOAlQRTpRiIelmO8teEnHb0n6kxAHFPi47SAvzoK7_YDsrU8_jFxrUFubqejdbS2bpefEIL2o0YnZEf4C7ZA&isSdui=true)** **[Amber Bielak](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-bielak/)** **[Liz Otley](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethotley/)** **[Katie Mowery](https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-mowery-2b94b62/)**
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