RIK'S EVENT PICKS, OCTOBER 11-15

Rik Riel on upcoming SL events:

Starting Thursday October 12 all the way through to Saturday October 14, there will be a host of educational and entertainment activities organized in conjunction with the official opening of Second Life Library / Info Island. There's a little something for everyone, from scary movie showings to bioterrorism medical response demos to beach dance parties, and it's co-sponsored by the Alliance Library System, a consortium of libraries around the United States, and the Second Life Library/Info Island collaborative group of librarians.

And that's just the beginning.  The next few days are chock-a-block with interesting events going on around the realm, including a live 72-hour "high speed build" by Versu Richelieu, a Geisha debut party, and a live concert by punk-pop group Sugarcult in conjunction with the UN's "Stand Up Against Poverty" campaign.  More details after the jump.

(All times in SLT, "Second Life Time"-- i.e., Pacific Standard)

Thursday, October 12

5:00AM - Versu Richelieu Live 72-hour Build 

Starting on Thursday morning, Millions of Us  employee Versu Richelieu will be entering a store window in New York at 39th Street and 5th Avenue. For the next 72 hours, she’ll be conducting an experiment in high-speed building and virtual living, recreating in Second Life the surrounding blocks of New York. You can watch her build live starting at 5 am Thursday here. See the Millions of Us Blog for details.

4:00-6:00PM - "Virtual Worlds and Education: The Cutting Edge" 

A number of universities are now holding classes in virtual worlds like Second Life. Come and hear an overview of what is happening and how academic libraries can be involved. Speakers include Pathfinder Linden, Kitty Paul, Puglet Dancer, Professor Boliveau, Lorelei Junot and Maxito Ricardo. Puglet Dancer and Kitty Paul will cut the ribbon to begin the grand opening ceremonies at Info Island open air auditorium. At Info Island (143, 82, 34).

Friday, October 13

7:30 AM-1:30PM - "Virtual Worlds and Alternate Realities – Where Do Libraries Fit In?" 

Linden Lab community manager Pathfinder Linden kicks off a series of interesting speakers addressing the intersection of libraries and virtual worlds. At the open air auditorium on Info Island (143, 82, 34).

5:00-8:00 PM - Scary Movies Showing and Costume Ball

At Second Life Pantheon Picture House. At Info Island II (98,71,24) Followed by a costume ball from 6:00-8:00PM at Info Island Mystery Manor. Info Island (214,163,33).

Saturday, October 14

9:30AM - Grand Opening of Second Life Medical Library

The opening of the SL Medical Library will feature a bioterrorism demonstration, showing how virtual worlds can help medical professionals prepare to care for biochemical weapons victims.  Bring your own Hazmat suit.  At Info Island (165, 204, 33).

10:00AM - Kite Festival

The First annual Kite Festival will take place at Ahern (3,4). Sponsored by the SL Chamber of Commerce. 

1:00PM - "Stand-Up Against Poverty" Concert featuring Sugarcult 

As part of the "Stand Up Against Poverty" initiative sponsored by the United Nations Millennium Campaign, there will be a live concert by the group Sugarcult in Midnight City. See the full NWN story for details on the campaign. 

 

3:00PM - Talis SciFi & Fantasy Portal Opening

The Talis science fiction and fantasy portal will hold a grand opening celebration on Info Island (29, 62, 33).

5:00-8:00PM - TX950 Beach Party and Celebration 

Close out the Second Life Library festivities with a TX950 beach party at Info Island (85, 33, 23).  Bring your swim shorts and hula skirts!

6:00PM - Debut of Geisha Koyaku

There will be a debut party for Geisha Koyako (aka Cherry Yasetoko) at the Karyukai Japanese tea house, featuring entertainment by geisha, traditional food, drinks, and freebies at the door. At Pyrina (202, 52).

Sunday, October 15

9:00AM - Panel Discussion with In-World Journalists

The Kuurian Expedition sponsors a panel discussion with several in-world journalists, including Walker Spaight of the Second Life Herald, Katt Kongo of the Metaverse Messenger, Garret Bakalava of VXM, Ute Hicks of SL Business, Korbin King of OMG magazine, and Jason Pettu of In the Grid. At the Convention Centre in Parioli (140,140.40).

And on the Horizon...

For those of you who attended the September 14 Jonathon Coulton concert sponsored by PopSci.com and Creative Commons, they just announced that they are holding a contest for the best concert screenshots and machinima taken at that event.  The winners will be featured in a, in-world show on October 19.  Go to the Creative Commons site for details.