Rik Riel's weekly round-up of upcoming SL events...
Head over the Blekinge and check out Rezago Kokorin and Sunn Thunders' beautiful art/education installation they call "The Abyss." Sunn explains that the idea for the Abyss started as a spontaneous creative building project that was built around two pieces: gigantic tentacled current drifters and a "diatomaceous" glass platform. Their motivation for this project was a desire to use the tools of Second Life to bring an underwater experience to life in a way that combined art, history, fantasy, environmental awareness, and education. It looks to me like they succeeded.
At the Blekinge Sculpture Park, Blekinge (160, 26, 476) until August 31.
Also coming up this week: a William Gibson documentary, funkified Woody Guthrie, missing pages on view, education re-imagined, gadgeteers unite, witches get jiggy, and flowers have a ball. All that and more coming up this week...
(All listings in SLT, i.e. Pacific Standard Time)
Thursday, July 19
12PM - Reimagining Education
Educators and others are invited to a gathering to discuss education and technology. The Middlesborough city
learning centre will be used as a jumping off point for discussion. At MCLC2 (156, 103).
1:30PM - Newbie Class on Prims
What are prims and why are they important? (Hint: everything in SL is made from them.) Come to Zugspitze (235, 249) and discover the magic of primitives at a free class for SL newcomers.
4PM - Dexter Ihnen in Concert
Described as a "funkified psychodelic Woody Guthrie," Australian musician Dexter Inhen performs at The Bay (49, 179)
6PM - "Missing Pages" In-world Premiere
"Missing Pages" is an
award winning short film that
utilizes special motion techniques involving still photographs. Director
Jerome Olivier will appear
at the premiere to host a Q&A session after showing of th 24 minute film.
Moshang Zhao will perform original music
inspired by the film and sets from the movie and special avatars created
by Feri Beckenbauer will be available. At Crayon/21/48/70.
6PM - Interview with Glenn Greenwald
Glenn Greenwald, Constitutional law attorney and author of the
political blog "Unclaimed Territory," will be speaking at the YearlyKos Convention Registration
Center on Progressive Island (128, 52).
6PM - Panel on "Togetherness: what drives the virtual human connection?"
Forseti Svarog moderates a discussion on if virtual worlds
are a step forward in human communication. Featuring Chris Carella, Creative Director of The Electric Sheep Company; Beth Coleman, Assistant Professor at MIT; Robin Linden, VP of Marketing & Community Development at Linden Lab; and Susan Wu, Partner at Charles River Ventures. At Sheep Island (teleport SLURL.)
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Friday, July 20
7AM - Basic Photography Course
Want to shoot SL pics like Torley? I know, we all do. RoseLinUK London can help you improve your in-world camera technique. This class will
delve into both the artistic and technical aspects of Second Life
photography, revealing principles and techniques you can use to create
masterful snapshots. At Fishermans Cove (37, 232).
12PM -Gadgeteers and Toolmakers Geek Meet
It's tool time at the Friday Geek Meet. Come by for demonstrations, tools, gadgets and interesting Second
Life technologies on display. If you have something new you'd like
to present, IM 57 Miles. At Dr. Dobb's Island (teleport SLURL.)
5PM - Clothing Creation Class
Brace Coral, SL clothing designer, teaches a beginner level course on clothing creation, from using the Appearance Mode
controls to texture uploading. At Fishermans Cove (37, 232).
Australian Jazz diva Paisley Beebe puts on a live concert at Isles of Intrigue (69, 156).
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Saturday, July 21
12PM - .Net Developers Meetup
The SL.Net Developers group is a network of professionals who
are interested in exchanging information, sharing ideas, collaborating
on distributed technology projects, and learning about upcoming
technologies related to .Net. Meeting every other Saturday at Second Campus East (113, 158).
12-3PM - Witches and Wizards Party to Celebrate New Harry Potter Book
Drag out that wizard's cap or broomstick and head out to Ligeia's Retro Store for a Harry Potter-inspired party. DJ Luchadora Arliss will be playing the grooves from Buenos Aires and
at 1PM SL Shakira and her band take over. Plus fabulous prizes for the best dressed wizard and witch. At Plush Eta (86, 115).
2PM - FlowerBall : An Interactive Art Thingee
Come to a reception for artist Douglas Story's newest work "FlowerBall." A giant sphere at 120 feet high and wide, it’s a huge installation that your avatar flies up and through, your interaction with the layers changing the floral visuals and adding new layers of sounds and music by Second Life live musician AldoManutio Abruzzo. At the Princeton University sim (teleport SLURL.)
2-6PM - Cetus Gallery District Celebration Party
Cetus Gallery District has been chosen "Best Cultural Site in SL"
by the Corsa Guide and they are throwing a party to celebrate. Maximillion Kleene
will be playing live from 2-3 PM, then DJ Jaxx Tardis will be spinning
tunes till 6PM. At Cetus Gallery District (Teleport SLURL.)
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Sunday, July 22
12-3PM - Art Sale and Auction for SL Relay for Life
An
art show and kickoff party to benefit the American Cancer Society and
Relay For Life. Artwork will be on sale from July 22 to August 5. Awards to be given to top
artists. At Hauwai (68, 95).
1PM - Globe Theater Re-opening Lecture
The original Globe Theatre opened in 1599 in Southwark on the River Thames. Shakespearean scholar Dolgoruky
Umarov and Globe builder Charlene Trudeau will discuss this remarkable
Elizabethan theatre at Renaissance Island (34, 85).
1-3PM - SL Hockey Matches
Two SL Hockey games will be held today in the North American Division, featuring the Cobras, Moose, Whales and Wolves face off on the ice. At Jericho Hill (227, 138).
4-7PM - The "Biggest, Baddest Art Show in SL"
Head to PodShow Island (255, 32) to catch a four-sim giant art show, with musical entertainment from 5PM onward.
11AM - Screening of William Gibson’s documentary “No Maps for These Territories”
The William Gibson documentary “No Maps for These Territories” will be screened in Avalon (193, 158). Interested avatars can also pick up a William Gibson shipping container full of information on the competitions for a winning container design and William Gibson avatar.
8PM - Oldbie Blitz Building Game
Game host Heiko Decatur tells you what to
build, you get 45 minutes to do so, everyone votes, and the best builds
win prizes. Your avatar has to be at least 91 days old to enter. At Kuula (54, 175).
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