Greetings all, and welcome to what can best be described as an experiment in meetupery. Consistent with Meetup's mission to revitalize local community, one of the goals of this group is to bolster the connection between local artists and those who choose to support them. What makes it a bit of an experiment is that it is intended to be driven by member participation. It's hard for any one person to keep up with all of the fun and stimulating things that go on around here. Members are encouraged …