Chestnut Rau’s weekly round-up of upcoming SL events…
NWN partner Rezzable will open a new sim housing a recreation of King Tut's tomb this week. To celebrate they will be holding a fashion show, "Digital Alchemy -- designs inspired by Ancient Egypt" on Friday, February 6th at 2PM. Some of SLs very best clothing, skin, shape and jewelry designers have crafted items exclusively for this show. I had a preview of the runway and vendor area and saw exotic original designs from Nicky Ree, Cherelle Capra, Shai Delacroix, Ivey Deschanel, Kavar Cleanslate and many other names you will recognize. Go here for a complete list of designer who are participating in this unusual event. Digital Alchemy will take place in Kings Rezzable. Direct SURL teleport link here.
Also after the break live Kabuki theater, kinetic art, Lyndon Heart, Mimi Carpenter and much more....
(All event times in SLT, "Second Life Time"-- i.e., Pacific Standard)
Thursday 2/5
6:30 - Irish Folktales "Tales from Darby O'Gill"
Darby O'Gill tells whimsical Irish
folktales of men and magical creatures
who walk the lanes of the Emerald Isle by day and wander its fields by
night. If you love good company and a compelling tale then this event is sure to please. The story will be told in voice in West of Ireland. Direct SURL teleport link here.
7PM - Common Grounds Non-profit Networking
Enjoy networking and dancing with people who work with non profit groups. Learn what nonprofits, educators, and artists accomplish in Second Life
at the Plush Nonprofit Commons. There is a different color theme every week and this week the theme is eggplant. So put on your purple best (or not) and come listen to tunes by DJ Ricken Flow who spins favorites and plays your requests. In Plush Nonprofit Commons. Direct SURL teleport link here.
8PM - Legendary Blues Man Von Johin Live at Mama's
Streaming live from Nashville, Von Johin plays traditional, smoking hot blues. Von was signed during the summer of 2008 to Reality Records and is said to be the first SL musician to secure a recording contract as a result of his work in-world. Von plays and sings with soul and his shows demand that you get on your feet and dance. Listen for yourself on Von's Myspace page. Head on over to Rasta Ventures. Direct SURL teleport link here. I'll see you there.
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Friday 2/6
Noon - Mimi Carpenter at Notes Shack Pub
Mimi Carpenter is a young french singer/songwriter with a sweet voice. Mimi's eclectic repertoire includes covers with strong
rock, indie and pop influences in addition to her own original compositions. You can listen to Mimi at http://www.thesixtyone.com/MimiCarpenter. This show takes place in Center of Gravity. Direct SURL teleport link here.
2PM - Virtual Live Band at Torino Vera
Virtual Live Band has 4 members from 3 different countries and 4 different locations playing at the venues of Second Life. They use Ninjam Software to synchronize and stream their music into the virtual world. Virtual Live Band is the first band of this kind and the only band in SL to work in this way. On top of the impressive use of technology this band's shows are good rock and roll fun. In Italia 2 Torino. Direct SURL teleport link here.
4PM - Jean Munro at Charity Awareness Garden
Jean Munro is a vocalist and keyboard player who performs classic jazz tunes and contemporary songs. She might also surprise you by jumping into other genres from rock to classical. Jean has a smoky vocals and a deep repertoire that is sure to entertain. Samples of her music are available on myspace. This hour of sultry song takes place in Oro. Direct SURL teleport link here.
7PM - Discussion of 'Twilight' by Stephanie Meyers
WoWA ("Works of
Women Authors") will be reading and discussing Stephenie Meyer's bestselling novel Twilight. All are
invited to attend the group's daily and weekly sessions: 7 PM Mondays through Saturdays, and 3 PM on Sundays. Details will be
posted at http://twilightsl.com. The discussions will progress at roughly a chapter a day Mondays
through Saturdays, with a recap of the past week's six chapters on
Sundays. The
discussions are held sLiterary. Direct SURL teleport link here.
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Saturday 2/7
11AM -- Making Sense of Scripting
Have you been curious about scripting in SL but been unsure about how to get started? Come learn the basics of scripting in this fun, open class. You will learn about the different types of data scripts deal with
and how to decipher the commands so you can create
your own scripts. Look for the teleport box when you rez in Wollybear. Direct SURL teleport link here.
If you have been in SL for any length of time you have probably heard about the Giant Snail Races that have been held since the earliest days of our world. If you want to race contact Waelya Tenk who will
help you through the Snail Orientation process. The course
is simple enough that if you run through it once before the race you should be fine. Make sure you get there in time to register (10:30). In The Eternal. Direct SURL teleport link here.
1PM - Making Jewelry Using Tiny Prims
This class will cover basic building and texturing techniques you need to begin to craft your own jewelry. This class is an advanced building class and knowledge of building and editing prims using numerical values in the Object tab is required. It is especially important that you are comfortable using camera controls to zoom in on small objects. This class sponsored by NCI is limited to 15 people. Please arrive early to get a spot. In Caledon Oxbridge Village. Direct SURL teleport link here.
"Under the Peony Lantern" is a Japanese adaption of the Romeo and Juliet tale. This is a live performance including traditional Japanese music and dance. The show takes place in the beautiful and realistic Gion Kobu Kabuki Theater in Farrah Island. Direct SURL teleport link here.
7PM - SL Musicians Hootenanny, Simultaneous Party in RL and SL
This evening of musical variety brings SL musicians together to perform in California and Second Life simultaneously. Performers include Noma Falta , Rosedrop Rust , Takamura Keiko and many others. A complete lineup can be found here.
The party starts at 7PM when the musicians will begin to play and stream live into SL. One at a time each musician will take the stage and lead the others in a song of their own choosing. The group intends to play for as long as possible so expect lots of intense collaborative music and a bit of laughter as well.
If you are in California and want to catch the show in person go to RadioRK, 55 Santa Clara Street, Oakland CA 94610. The event is sponsored by RadioRK and Slim Warrior owner of Menorca. Direct SURL teleport link here.
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Sunday 2/81PM - Lyndon Heart at Molaskey's Pub
Lyndon
has been on a brief hiatus from playing in SL so this show will be
a homecoming. Lyndon is a versatile musician who's voice and guitar
playing is some of the best you will hear anywhere on the grid. He
moves from his own original compositions to classic rock, folk, country
and alternative with ease. Read about Lyndon and listen to live recordings here. Molaskey's Pub is in Wichi. Direct SURL teleport link here.
2PM - Lummerland Builder's Show and Tell
Every Sunday Florenze Kerensky and Barney Boomslang run a show and tell for SL builders. Up to 9 people can show something they built
themselves and the audience votes on which build they like best. The presenters get prizes based on tips from the audience. If you are
a builder and want to show what you have created or you want to watch and learn drop in. In Lummerland. Direct SURL teleport link here.
(Meleni and I floating in her piece "Balloon ride": photo credit Meleni Fairymeadow)
6PM - Meleni Fairymeadow Installation Opening at the Cresent Moon Museum
Exclusive commissioned sculpted art pieces created by Meleni Fairymeadow can be viewed in this outstanding exhibit. The beautiful music of Joaquin Gustav will be featured at this opening event. The Crescent Moon gallery is considered by some to be the oldest Museum in SL and houses hundreds of works, including more than 30 pieces by the most respected Starax. The Cresent Moon Museum is in Fair Change Village. Direct SURL Teleport link here.
All Day - Final Day of Glyph Graves Installation at Ars Simulacra
Glyph Graves installation full sim interactive installation closes today so if you have not been to see it yet, this is your last chance. Glyph’s pieces are kinetic, sometimes reactive pieces of virtual art and prim manipulation. Light and color permeates each piece in such a way that you may be mesmerized for hours. In Ars Simulacra. Direct SURL teleport link here.
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Monday 2/9
1PM - Charity Auction at the Crown and Pearl
5pm - Virtual Worlds Research Discussion Group
The Virtual Worlds Research Discussion Group is organized by Greg Wadley (Uni of Melbourne), Deb McDormick (Monash Uni) and Sabine Lawless-Reljic (San Diego State). There will be a presentation followed by audience discussion. The group welcomes researchers and all others interested in discussing virtual worlds. More information can be found here. At Monash University. Direct SURL teleport link here.
6PM - Montian Gilruth on Heron Island
Montian Gilruth brings his compelling interpretations of obscure covers ranging from Dylan to modern Celtic to the Heron Island Performance Space. This promises to be a lovely hour of music that will soothe you after a long Monday. In Tanglewood. Direct SURL teleport link here.
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Tuesday 2/10
3PM - Hayduke Schnook at Surfside Hideaway
6PM - Nazz Lane reads from "Borders of our Lives"
"Word Art" at Tranquil Cafe welcomes author Nazz Lane as he reads the newly released Chapter Five "Inside Her Eyes" from his novel 'Borders of Our Lives". In Tranquil. Direct SURL teleport link here.
7pm - The 2nd Question
The event is a
fast-paced, fun hour of science related merrymaking,
audience participation, prizes, wit & wisdom. Pooky Amsterdam and
Hydra Shaftoe make it all happen in a broadcast hour, shown live on
SLCN.tv! You can find out more or watch past shows here. Be a member of the studio audience and join in the laughter. In Spendrift. Direct SURL teleport link here.
7:30PM - Kyle Beltran at Meatspace Lounge
Kylel Beltran plays cabaret style originals and obscure jazz and blues, romantic standards, and whatever else happens to cross his mind. You never really know what to expect from Kyle's performance except a great time. In Av Puli Animations. Direct SURL telport link here.
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Wednesday 2/11
5PM - Project Management Discussion at Rockliffe University
Rockcliffe's Project Management Forums are educational programs designed to keep project managers and IT professionals apprised of current and topical issues. This is an opportunity to network with managers, discussing current issues relevant to their profession. The forum is free to all wishing to attend. In Rockcliffe X. Direct SURL teleport link here.
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Event Submission Guidelines:
- Events for the coming week must be received by Tuesday Noon SLT.
- Include all the relevant info; day, time, and especially the SLURL to the event location.
- Please send related graphics such as screen shots or photo of the event site, if available.
- Events with artistic, cultural, scientific, political, creative, and/or educational value preferred.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bonus consideration given to game-related or machinima events, and for events with "I've never seen that in SL before!" value.
If you'd like an event to be considered, send the description and event information via email to Chestnut Rau at [email protected]. Or contact her in-world via IM.
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