April 22 is Earth Day, and this year there are a host of in-world events being organized to fete the planet. Co-organized by the Environmental Council of Second Life and the Luna Bliss company, SL Earth Day features talks by environment experts, live concerts, and tours all day of the new Etropia Island. The festivities begin with an official opening at the Bliss Garden Center (teleport SLURL) and conclude with a lecture on peak oil theory at 3pm at the Avatar Action Center (teleport SLURL.)
Note: for info on memorials and vigils related to the Virginia Tech shooting, check this post.
Also coming up this week: A tech expo, war women, catamarans, world music, pink parties and reggae pics. All that and more eco-friendly goodness after the jump...
(All listings in SLT, i.e., Pacific Standard Time)
The International Technology Expo is showcasing SL products that improve
business operations and marketing in-world. Highlights include a lecture by Jim Parkinson, Vice President of Collaboration and ISV Engineering at Sun Microsystems, talks on digital property, building and marketing, plus performances by John Legend and the Black Eyed Peas! All at Silicon Island (Teleport SLURL.)
Tuesday, April 17
4PM - Class on Women and War
Desideria Stockton teaches a college level Women's Studies course, this week focus on women and their roles in war. Check the class wiki for prerequisite readings. At Eson (32, 162).
6PM - Spaceman Opus at Dreams Fair and Fundraiser
Spaceman Opus does
acoustic covers as part of the second annual community fair and fundraiser is hosted by the
Dream's Team. All proceeds go to the American Stroke Association. The Fair runs until April 28 at Dreams (teleport SLURL.)
7PM - Screening and Discussion of Sundance Channel Webisode "The Green"
Simran Sethi, host of "The Green" on the Sundance Channel, is hosting weekly discussion forums on environmental issues and
solutions. This week's topic: "FUEL - How can we cut back on Carbs (Carbon Emissions)?" At Sundance Channel sim (teleport SLURL.)
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Wednesday, April 18
A party to celebrate the launch of the new Zinnemann 40
catamaran at Nantucket Marina in Mystic (teleport SLURL.)
7PM - Sage Duncan Multi-media World Music Performance
Sage Duncan leads a multi-media world music performance at MMAC at Somerset (teleport SLURL.)
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Thursday, April 19
6AM - 8PM - Pink for Relay for Life
MoonDancer Club and Academy will be hosting an all day charity event
for the Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society. The theme for
the day will be anything, and everything, pink. At Moonlight Rendezvous (60, 133).
9AM - Class on Hanging Pot with Flower
Ziyal Ochs teaches a Beginners class on how to create a hanging pot with a flower for your garden. At Aelburt (174, 202).
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Friday, April 20
New York Photography Exhibition
Xzavier Taov presents his extensive collection of
photographs of New York City, including the popular "September
11th Memorial" series and the new "City in Motion" series. At Gongduk (teleport SLURL.)
1PM - Opening of "I & Eye" Reggae Photo Gallery
Photographer Kim
Gottlieb-Walker presents her collection of photos she
shot in the mid 70’s of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Burnin’
Spear, Toots and many other performers, producers and Rastas during her
visits to Jamaica while working for Island Records. At Plush Xi (230, 101, 23)
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Saturday, April 21
1PM - Andy Glasgow Rocks Out
Guitarist Andy Glasgow performs instrumental guitar rock, acoustic and blues at Decadence (teleport SLURL.)
A veteran real life photographer with the appropos Resident name "KimLenswomanPhotographer Writer", presents her photographs of legendary reggae stars including Marley and Peter Tosh. More info on her and the event here. To find the gallery, Search '“I & EYE" in Places.
4PM - Chat with Dr. Phil Plait of Badastronomy.com
Come to an informal chat with Phil Plait (a.k.a. The Bad Astronomer) is an astronomer who runs the
website badastronomy.com. He also works at the physics and astronomy
department at Sonoma State University. At NASA CoLab (207, 28).
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Sunday, April 22
11AM - Depression Support Group
A peer depression support group for people with or who have had
real life depression or related mood and anxiety disorders. At Support for Healing (teleport SLURL.)
Sunday and Saturday from Noon to 2pm, join singer Abbaca Aoi on Arts and Letters Island as she celebrates the release of her new electronica CD with a live DJ, gifts, and other goodness.
4PM - Charles Coleman Live
Acoustic guitarist Charles Coleman performs hits from the 80s, 90s and more at Mall-o-matic in Sunset Commerce (teleport SLURL.)
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Update 4/19: Added Reggae Photo listing.
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