Lanna's List for May 1-6: *Hamlet*, Arseblowers, May Day and more....

Charlanna Beresford’s weekly round-up of upcoming SL events…

Here’s your chance to see Hamlet in Second Life! No, I’m not talking about the Hamlet from New World Notes. The SL Shakespeare Company begins its mini-season on Thursday, May 1 at 6 PM SLT with the production of Hamlet: Act 3, Scene 2 - The Mousetrap. The play is in a beautiful reproduction of the Bard of Avon’s famed Globe Theater with stunning settings and lovely costumes. This production has multiple shows and will be running until May 11; a full schedule is available on-site. There is an admission fee for all shows and special low-lag shows for people joining the SL Globe Theatre Showtime Group. In Primtings (click here to teleport).

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Thursday, May 1

1 PM - Author Reading from Tossers and Arseblowers
JR Daeschner will be reading and discussing his new book:  Tossers and Arseblowers. It is a humorous exploration of some of the more eclectic customs practiced in parts of Europe. In addition to the reading and discussion, there will be a short video of some of these unique customs. There will also be a free e-book containing photos of some of the more interesting customs, and enter the free drawing to win L$2000. In Elysian Isle. (click here to teleport)

1 PM – The Russian Space Program
The SciArt Media Center presents a study of the Russian space program past, present and future. They put the first satellite, dog and human in space and had more government-sponsored launches last year than the United States.  However, they also have had serious financial troubles, and their space shuttle, the Buran, only flew once.  What is the story of this proud and remarkable, yet often highly-secretive program? In Siringo (click here to teleport)

4 PM – BBC Film Network Cinema
The BBC Film Network is showing a 14 minute program of four award-winning short films.  In Depo Business Hub (click here to teleport)

Image credit: Crap Mariner.  Used under Creative Commons license.

7 PM – Storytelling With Shandon Loring
Shandon Loring is a traditional Irish Seanchai. In this hour, he will regale you with stories which have been passed down from generation to generation over the centuries.  In West of Ireland (click here to teleport)

Also this week:  Stars, Springtime celebrations, Scripting and Spinning in both worlds.  All that and more after the jump...

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

Friday, May 2

8 AM – Dr. Knop talks Astronomy
This lecture – In Fire and In Ice: The Death of Stars – Dr. Knop discusses what happens at the end of a star’s lifetime. Geared toward the interested layman, this presentation will outline what keeps a star together during its lifetime and what happens to stars of various different sizes when that process finally breaks down.  In Spaceport Bravo. (click here to teleport)

1 PM – Niles Compton at ER’s Guitar Shop
Niles Compton brings his vocal talents and experience as a musician opening for performers such as Johnny Cash as he sings live to pre-recorded music tracks in a variety of instrumentation and styles. He covers songs by artists such as Kenny Chesney, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Alabama, Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw and Ronnie Milsap.  In Darnassus (click here to teleport)

12 PM – Beltaine Ritual on Gaia Rising
Beltaine is the ancient Celtic ritual that marks the beginning of spring. Anam Turas Pagan Learning Grove is holding an open Bletaine Ritual at our Stone Ritual Circle that includes dancing around the Maypole.  This will be a live ritual done in voice. In Gaia Rising (click here to teleport)

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Saturday, May 3

5 AM – Kuna Mola Exhibit
Don't miss this beautiful presentation of reverse applique' created by the Kuna Indians of Panama. Organizers of the event are donating half of the proceeds to the Cultural Survival organization to help the Ngobe keep their indigenous landa. Complimentary Molas are available for your enjoyment. In Tranquil (click here to teleport)

11 AM – Jet Ski Races at the SS Galaxy
Up for some fun and a challenge? The SS Galaxy has put together Jet Ski races around their ship. Prizes include a certificate good for a week’s stay in one of their staterooms. In Galaxy AFT (click here to teleport)

2 PM – Playwrights Online
Playwrights Online is a voice chat group that reads through original scripts and then provides critique to the authors.  For this meeting, they will be reading the original full length play Illosery by S. Elizebeth Turnquist (aka LadyBug Furse). They need five voice actors to read parts in this play.  Three women, one man, and extra person.   Please contact LadyBug Furse if you're interested in reading a part. In sLiterary (click here to teleport)

3 PM – Scripting Basics
This class will cover all the basics you need to know to get started writing your own scripts or modifying existing ones. Tips on where to find useful information on scripting will be given. This class is open to all, though knowledge of basic building prior to attending is recommended so that you know how to create prims and how to edit a prim's inventory.  In Fishermans Cove (click here to teleport)

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Sunday, May 4

11 AM - Discuss Your Guilty Reading Pleasures
Like to read? Come discuss those books and authors you love but feel oh-so-guilty to admit publicly. This is you chance to share your guilty pleasures and just maybe you’ll find a kindred reader. In Tholtfinger (click here to teleport)

1 PM – Freestyle Tammas at Cannacabanna
Freestar Tammas has been performing her original songs about life, love, and social injustice in RL for nearly 20 years. Her songwriting style has been influenced by everyone from Bonnie Raitt to classic Elton John/Bernie Taupin and she's whipped it all into her own bluesy, soulful style. In Cryophile (click here to teleport)

Rikard Bashly describes the May Day Festival

3 PM – Wando May Day Festival
Come ring in May at a Renaissance Faire. There will be dancing ‘round Maypoles, open archery competition, music by Radio Riel, and fireworks in the evening.  In Wando (click here to teleport)

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Monday, May 5

4 PM – Select Society Discussion
The Select Society is an informal political/philosophical discussion group which meets every Monday. Newcomers are welcome to come along and join in the discussion. Topics are normally decided upon at the start of the meeting. In Valis (click here to teleport)

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Tuesday, May 6

11 AM – Koinup Machinima Event
Come see machinima made as part of the Koinup Second Life Music Videos Contest. There will be streaming videos of the contest and machinima by CodeBastard Redgrave, Tao Takashi, Dizzy Banjo and others.  In Orange Island (click here to teleport)

12 PM – Mixed Reality Triathlon Training - Spinning Class for RL and SL
SL Triathlon has free mixed reality spinning classes every Tuesday and Thursday; they provide music and one hour of live instructions via SL so that you can train to simultaneously in RL.  You will need to be able to be on a stationary bike in RL while your avatar sits on an exercise bike in their studio. In Kona Island (click here to teleport)

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SUBMITTING EVENTS FOR COVERAGE IN New World Notes

Every Thursday morning, NWN highlights events for the upcoming weekend into next Wednesday. If you'd like an event to be considered, send the description and event link to Charlanna Beresford via IM or e-mail her at [email protected]. You can also contact Lanna through her Facebook profile, where she's listed as "Charlanna Beresford".

Main guidelines:
1 - Events for the coming week must be received by Tuesday Noon SLT.

2 - Include all the relevant info-- day, time, and especially the SLURL to the event location.

3 - Please send related graphics such as screenshots or photo of the event site, if available.

4 - Events with artistic, cultural, scientific, political, creative, and/or educational value preferred.

5 - Events sponsored or promoted by real world corporations are welcome, as long they serve and entertain the Second Life community, and/or foster Resident-made content (live music, builds, scripting, fashion, games, etc.)  Events that merely promote the company or organization's Second Life presence are not generally appropriate; you may instead consider advertising your event or service on New World Notes.

6 - Mature-rated events are permissible, but listing descriptions should be PG-13.  Political and religious events are encouraged, though those of an extreme or non-inclusive variety are rarely included.

7 - Bonus consideration given to game-related or machinima events, and for events with "I've never seen that in SL before" value.

 

Comments

[Otenth Paderborn]

Great list! Do you have these events in a Google calendar such as Rik used? If so, please give us a link to the calendar. If not, I encourage you to think about doing so.

[Lanna]

Thanks, Otenth! We used Rik's Eventful group calendar this week and will be setting up a new group for next week.