Rik Riel's weekly round-up of upcoming SL events...
Known for their very successful in-world fundraisers, the American Cancer Society is finally opening a permanent presence in Second Life this Sunday, September 23 (Teleport SLURL). There will be an official dedication ceremony and celebration beginning at 12 noon PST with opening speeches by representatives of the ACS, the SL Relay for Life, and cancer survivors, followed by tours of the sim, readings, a fashion show, and live music by FinalSago Sodwind, Kim Seifert and Silas Scarborough.
Yesterday I ran into a couple of the main organizers, Synergy Devonshire and Poppy Zabelin. They told me that the center plans to host support group meetings, educational resources and a buddy network for cancer survivors and caregivers. “The Survivors group in Second Life has more than doubled in size in
just three months," said Poppy Zabelin. "And it is still growing as more and more people are
discovering the possibilities that Second Life can offer of connecting
with fellow travelers on their cancer journey.”
In related events, Project PCOS, dedicated to aiding women with polycystic ovary syndrome, opens its doors on Sunday with a gala blacktie fundraiser.
Also coming up this week: the SL Ballet opens a window, triathletes race ecologically, a special day for bisexuals, Bollywood hits the catwalk, leaves are illuminated, and racecars play tag. All that and so much more after the fold...
(All listings in SLT, i.e. Pacific Standard Time)
Thursday, September 20
The "Leaves of Light / Enclume" installation is a collaborative
work of visual art, kinetic sculpture, architecture and music in an
unusual "cathedral of light." It features the work of Pandora Wake,
Jeanni Nishi, Magellan Egoyan and Alain Leblond. At Wetas (79, 112).
4PM - Create a Sea Monster Avatar
JustinMichael Torok
teaches a class on how to make a sea monster avatar, for those who are trying to beat the costume rush before Holloween. This is a beginner's class designed to teach how the avatar
sliders work. At Technical User interfacing (104, 205).
6-8PM - Tag Team Racing
Tag, you're it! Silver MotorSports Complex announces their newest racing
series, Tag Team Racing. The races will
be 20 laps, with three pit stops to change drivers. At Silver Island (127, 76).
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Friday, September 21
1PM - Talk on "Becoming a Writer"
Holly Goddard Jones will lead a
discussion group "On Becoming a Writer" at the Amphitheater at Murray State University (138, 124).
1PM - Deep Relaxation Class
Griefers got you down? Has the real world and virtual world got you stressed to the max? TP on over to a progressive relaxation session using the voicechat and music stream at Enceladus (231, 215).
The lovely and talented Coda Cazalet performs jazz, big band and standards on alto saxophone and vocals at Cassowarry (129, 243).
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Saturday, September 22
4:30AM - Building a Wet Bar
Sunita Beck
teaches you how to create your own wet-bar while at the same time sharpening your
building skills. This bar comes complete with racks of drinks, ambient
lighting, bar stools with sit-poses, and even a bar-tender who will
serve you your choice of drinks. Then all you need are some avatars to drink up with. At
Technical User interfacing (104, 205).
1- 3:30 PM - Designing For Your Second Life
Do you have a coffeemaker in your SL kitchen? Have a laptop? Wear
glasses? What First Life stuff do you have to have for your Second
Life to feel complete? Come talk about what's important that you have or do in SL. At the Diversionarium in Pandora's Peace Park (teleport SLURL).
2PM - Bollywood Fashion Show
Beautiful models present Bollywood fashions to live music at Dreams Come True (133, 148).
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Sunday, September 23
5AM-7PM - Celebrate Bisexuality Day
The BiCafe Beach Place at Blarn Isle (233,152,21) will be hosting a series of live concerts, dances, fashion shows, art exhibits, games as part of Celebrate Bisexuality Day.
SL
Triathlon, Second Life’s only global triathlon
group, and Etopia Eco-Village, a
showcase for real life examples of sustainable development are throwing a virtual triathlon pitting the fastest avatars around for a running, cycling and swimming competition at the Eco-Village (teleport SLURL.) A L$20 entrance fee pays for the winner's prize. To register, visit SL Triathlon on Kona island (teleport SLURL.)
Second Life Ballet invites you to attend the premiere of our new ballet
"Windows", with original choreography by Inarra Saarinen and a score by
Louis Volare. "Windows" is a series of vignettes about seeing glimpses
of a person's life and loves. At IBM 10 (14, 179).
7PM - PCOS Black Tie Fundraiser
Project PCOS is throwing a formal party on the red carpet to celebrate the opening of their in-world offices. Project PCOS supports women and girls worldwide who have suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome. At SL Volunteer Island (137, 137). Now where did I put that tux?
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