First there was the SL open source client, now comes open source art. Today at 5PM check out the opening reception of the Open Source Museum of Open Source Art (OSMOSA). OSMOSA aims to "open source" the process of art making and
curating by allowing visitors to add, modify, and remove art from the museum. The OSMOSA building itself is also open source -- anyone can
modify, add to, or delete parts of the structure! At Eson (direct teleport SLURL.)
Also coming up this week: Blue hammers, fashion is hell, jazzy sculptures, dripping fangs, and avatars that go "Ommmmm." All that and more, after the fold...
(All listings in SLT, i.e., Pacific Standard Time)
Wednesday, April 25
3PM - Acute / Chronic Pain Support Group Meeting
If you have acute or chronic pain due to illness/pain disorders/
mental/emotional problems or you are a caregiver or want to give
support then come by for this support group meeting at Catherine House on Support For Healing Island (teleport SLURL.)
6PM - Book Discussion The Blue Hammer
Maxito Ricardo leads a discussion of Ross Macdonalds last Lew Archer detective novel, The Blue Hammer in the new Mystery Manor
building at Info Island (185, 160).
6PM - Country Folk by Capos Calderwood
Capos Calderwood performs country/folk music at Club Orchard at Orchid Beach (teleport SLURL.)
7PM - Themed Primtionary Game
Primtionary is the SL version of charades done with prims, SL's basic building blocks. A participating builder gets a word to build and everyone else has
to guess what it is. The person who guesses correctly gets to go next
and wins 50 lindens. This will be a themed Primtionary event where players guess the theme by the words the
builders are making on stage. At Asim Zahra (teleport SLURL.)
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Thursday, April 26
Merovingi "Heaven and Hell" Clothing Fair Opens
Over 30 SL clothing designers will be presenting their work at the "Heaven and Hell"-themed clothing fair. There will be prizes, DJs, new release outfits, and a chance to vote for your favorite designer. Part of the sims will be will devoted to Relay for Life, including a survivor wall, cancer information center, and a memorial garden. Each designer has been asked to have one item where at least part of the proceeds go toward RFL. At Noosa Heads (SLURL) and Whitsundays (SLURL).
10AM - Walking and Flying Class
Tired of the embarassment of crashing into other avatars, falling off of stairs, getting trapped in small spaces? Jim Gustafson teaches a beginner class on walking and flying to get you moving with ease and grace. At Thomson (163, 90).
1PM - Introduction to Simultaneous Policy
Policy wonks and others are invited to an introductory talk on Simultaneous Policy, a peaceful political strategy to
democratically drive all the world's nations to apply global solutions
to global problems, including climate change, economic prosperity and security for all. At Babylonia (53, 191).
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Friday, April 27
3PM - Make Your Own Dripping Fangs
It's never too early to get ready for halloween, or just to look the part in your favorite vampire roleplay area. Previous Page teaches a class on how to create a set of vampire teeth with dripping blood. You'll learn prim
sizing and positioning, as well as texture and script placement to give
you that authentic vampire look. At Nanea Isle (46, 201).
6PM - Tone Uriza Gets the Blues
Come by Blue Bayou to catch "Big Daddy" Tone Uriza play his own brand of blues at Bareum (teleport SLURL.)
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Saturday, April 28
Murray State Senior Art Show
Murray State University (SL Campus) presents original photos and
paintings by graduating seniors. Andy Spalding's "Stratification"
series evokes the action of struggling natural forces through textured
mixed media. Also featuring Chris Hopper's photography from Europe and
landscapes by Tiffany Hedrick. At Campus (teleport SLURL.)
10AM - How to Earn Money in SL
It's probably the number one question new residents ask after getting through the basics of moving around and setting up their avatar: how do you earn Lindens? Iska Miles teaches a class on the various ways that residents can earn Linden Dollars in SL at Long Beach (teleport SLURL.)
6PM - Reception for Daruma Picnic’s Sound Sculptures
Daruma Picnic invites you to come play with his interactive sound sculptures on Info Island. Daruma's interactive musical sculptures work by emitting different sounds when avatars collide with different prims. The result he describes as “a sort of
free jazz work” using the voices of three singers who sang the series of
tones. At Library Gallery, Info Island (32, 117, 33).
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Sunday, April 29
8PM - Buddhist Meditation
A gathering of the Skeptical
Buddhists' meditation group. Join their group meditation and stay for question and answer afterwards. At the Sky Sangha in Toowoomba (125,203,386).
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Just a bit late for press time, but cool nonetheless:
KRTU FM 91.7 Jazz for San Antonio becomes Jazz for the Metaverse, with the launch of their Second Life Virtual Jazz Studios on April 25, 2007. Located on Metaversatility island, the complex provides a space for musical sequencing, live station stream access, and a venue for blended reality performance. Popular SL musicians Anakin Gallacher, Ankari Holder, and Komuso Tokugawa will play at the opening of this new jazz venue. A specialty KRTU program commemorating Ella Fitzgerald's birthday will be streamed between sets as well.
Festivities begin at 2:30 (SLT) and continue into the evening.
Set Times:
2:30-3:30pm Anakin Gallacher
3:30-6pm Drive-Time Jazz Program :: Ella Fitzgerald
6-7pm Ankari Holder
7- 8pm Komuso Tokugawa
Posted by: rikomatic | Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 09:00 PM