The BUS aRound About Series
Informal creative sessions for music, art, and performance
No experience required. No pressure to perform. Just show up and create together.
aRound About (Music) – play, listen, and explore sound together
aRound About (Art) – draw, experiment, and try creative challenges
aRound About (Performance) – improv, write, move, and play with ideas
aRound Abouts are not classes, auditions, or performances — they’re shared creative experiences focused on collaboration and connection.
Typical sessions:
- 90–120 minutes
- Small groups (10–20 people)
- Drop-in friendly
Many aRound Abouts grow into workshops, labs, or collaborative productions — offering pathways for those who want to go deeper.
aRound About (Music)
aRound About (Music) is an informal creative session where musicians of all backgrounds come together to play, listen, and explore music in a shared space. Part jam session, part conversation, and part experiment, these gatherings are designed to be welcoming, flexible, and low-pressure.
Participants are invited to bring an instrument, a song idea, or simply their curiosity. We’ll pass ideas around the room, try familiar tunes or originals, and explore how different styles, instruments, and approaches come together in the moment. There’s no expectation to perform, rehearse, or prepare—just a chance to make music and learn from one another.
Whether you’re an experienced musician, a casual player, or someone returning to music after time away, aRound About (Music) is about connection, collaboration, and enjoying the act of making sound together.
How It Works
Bring yourself — we’ll handle the rest.
Lyrics and chords are displayed on monitors for most songs, making it easy to jump in at any point. Sessions flow organically, with space to play, listen, and share as feels right.
Song Requests Welcome
Have a song you’d like to try? Email suggestions to info@biguppaskystudios.com. Submitted songs are added to the master list and may take priority during the session.
Originals Encouraged
Bring a new tune, unfinished idea, or fresh arrangement to try out with live musicians in an open, supportive environment.
Musicians
Share your work:
Use aRound About to casually promote upcoming gigs, bands, or projects
Collaborate:
Meet other musicians, trade ideas, and explore new sounds and arrangements together
Connect:
Connect: Build relationships with local players, creative neighbors, and potential collaborators
aRound About (Art)
aRound About (Art) is an informal creative session where artists of all experience levels come together to draw, sketch, and explore ideas in a shared space. Part studio, part conversation, and part experiment, these gatherings focus on process over polish and creativity over outcome.
Participants are invited to bring their favorite tools or simply show up and try something new. We’ll work through light drawing exercises, playful challenges, and open-ended prompts designed to spark ideas, encourage experimentation, and get people making together—no pressure, no critique.
Whether you draw every day or haven’t picked up a pencil in years, aRound About (Art) is about curiosity, creative momentum, and enjoying the act of making alongside others.
What to Bring
- Drawing tools you enjoy (pencils, pens, markers, sketchbooks, tablets, etc.)
- An open mind and willingness to try quick exercises or prompts
- Optional: a work-in-progress or idea you’d like to explore
(No formal experience required. Observing is welcome, too.)
What to Expect
- A relaxed, shared drawing environment
- Guided warm-ups, exercises, and creative challenges
- Time for individual work and group exploration
- Light facilitation focused on encouragement, not critique
- A welcoming space for all skill levels and styles
Artists
Experiment freely:
Use aRound About to try new techniques, materials, or approaches without pressure
Share & inspire:
See how others approach the same prompt and learn from different perspectives
Connect:
Meet local artists, makers, and creative neighbors to build community and collaboration
aRound About (Performance)
aRound About (Performance) is an informal creative session where actors, writers, and performers come together to explore storytelling, movement, and scene work in a shared space. Part rehearsal room, part writing table, and part experiment, these gatherings focus on play, collaboration, and creative discovery rather than polished performance.
Participants will take part in light improv exercises, group-based one-minute script writing, and short performance challenges designed to spark ideas and build confidence. There’s no expectation to perform for an audience—activities are collaborative, flexible, and welcoming to all experience levels.
Whether you’re a seasoned performer, a curious writer, or someone looking to try performance for the first time, aRound About (Performance) is about trying things out, learning together, and building creative momentum as a group.
What to Bring
- A willingness to participate, observe, or jump in when ready
- Optional: a short idea, character, or moment you’d like to explore
(No memorization or preparation required. Participation is always opt-in.)
What to Expect
- A relaxed, supportive environment. No stage. No spotlight. Just shared creative play.
- Guided improv exercises and collaborative writing prompts
- Short, low-pressure performance explorations
- Light facilitation focused on encouragement and play
- A welcoming space for all experience levels
For Performers
Try ideas safely:
Use aRound About to explore characters, scenes, or concepts without pressure
Build confidence:
Practice improvisation, collaboration, and creative risk-taking in a supportive setting
Connect:
Meet actors, writers, and performers from across the community and explore future collaborations