Chestnut Rau’s weekly round-up of upcoming SL events…
Since St. Patrick's Day is coming up, the grid will be exploding with Irish-themed fun, Celtic music, and everywhere you look, things seem to be green. Perhaps the biggest St. Patrick's celebration will be in SL Dublin, which is hosting a full seven days of wild Irish fun on three sims. The party begins on March 15th at 8AM and runs until late in the night on March 21st. You can enjoy Irish morning coffee, several live music showcases, marching bands, day long street parties, parades with elaborate floats, Irish literature and much more. Go to dublininsl.com for a complete calendar, the parade route and a teaser video. In Dublin. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Also after the break: Pi Day Celebration, Aho Museum Art Opening, CelticMaidenWarrior and much more
(All event times in SLT, "Second Life Time"-- i.e., Pacific Standard)
Thursday 3/12
6PM - Komuso Tokugawa at Triumph Cove
Come listen to SL's crazy blues cyborg Komuso Tokugawa play his special brand of driving blues. To learn more about Komuso visit his web page. This performance takes place in Triumph Cove. [SLurl teleport at this link]
6:30PM Unitarian Universalist Thursday Service
Join the members for Unitarian Universalist fellowship at a regular weekly Thursday meeting. Come to hear the discussion and stay for the socializing during the "coffee hour" following the service. In Lovelace. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Friday 3/13
10AM - 8PM - Day Long Fund Raising Event to Help The Prevent Cancer Foundation
The Prevent Cancer Foundation has a RL Gala in Washington DC and a parallel event will take place in SL. Ten full hours of DJs, music and an avatar auction will raise funds for cancer research, education and outreach. In Crack Monkey Cove. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Noon - Two Day Grid-wide Comedy Event Begins
Today and tomorrow entertainers and venues band together to help you start your weekend with a laugh. For a full calendar of comedy events and SLurls please check here. Beginning at 6PM tonight a 2 hour Gala at The Chuckling Priestman Comedy Club might be a good place to start. In Old Hollywood. [SLurl teleport at this link]
2PM - Shantu Selene at Nantucket Theater
Shantu cites his influences as Elvis, The Beatles, old time rock and roll with a touch of the blues and country. Listen to a sample of his music here. (Image credit Kade Klata) The show takes place in Nantucket. [SLurl teleport at this link]
5PM - A Spirited Evening of Storytelling
In honor of Friday the 13th storyteller Afsaneh Metaluna brings ghosts alive in tales from around the world. Bring your courage and enjoy the frightening stories from inside a volcano. In NSCC Island. [SLurl telport at this link]
5PM - Weekly Play Reading by the Avatar Repertory Theater
Beginning tonight, the Avatar Repertory Theater will host a regular Friday night program
called ART Plays Around. Come and listen to works from SL playwrights and real world artists presented by the talented ART players. At the Archon Theater in Cookie. [SLurl teleport at this link]
8PM - Keiko Takamura at Sailor's Cove
Keiko Takamura will be joined by her band live from a studio in California. They will play a mixture of alternative rock originals and covers. In Fischers Island. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Saturday 3/14
Noon - AldoManutio Abruzzo live music
AldoManutio Abruzzo performs today showcasing his improvisational style. A sample of his music can be found here http://www.myspace.com/usrsbin. On Music Island in Sea Turtle Island. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Noon - Mardi Gras Ball
You did not miss all of the Mardi Gras celebrations so put on your finest green, purple and gold and head over to the Victoriana Ball. Dancing, chat, good friends, food and drink will make for a delightful afternoon. Everyone is welcome to enter in King and Queen contest. The Carnivale is open, so try your luck at games, ride the carousel and ferris wheel. In Victoriana Carnivale. [SLurl teleport at this link]
1PM - Pi Day at Exploratorium Island
Do you like Pi? I like Pi too. The folks at the Exploratorium have created unique exhibits that let people experience and contemplate Pi. Learn about the relevance of the ever repeating number yielded by dividing the circumference of a circle by its diameter. Geeky fun for all. (Image credit pauladamsmith) In Exploratorium Island. [SLurl teleport at this link]
1PM - Relationships in SL and Beyond
This discussion group meets every Saturday and is intended to help people reduce the stress of SL relationships. There is no requirement that people volunteer personal information and no one is made to feel uncomfortable. The discussion is conducted in voice. In Pandara. [SLurl teleport at this link]
2PM - Meet the Authors: Apple MacKay and Nasus Dumart
Apple MacKay and Nasus Dumart present their recently released book 'The Unofficial Guide to Building your Business in the Second Live Virtual World' to the Writer's Circle audience. In Cookie. [SLurl teleport at this link]
The Show Must Go On! is a traveling variety show. This performance is a unique collaborative effort that takes full advantage of the strengths of Second Life. The show will be on a tiny sim so you may want to appear as a tiny avatar. There will be a dance party after the performance. In Raglan Shire. [SLurl teleport at this link]
2pm - Grace O'Malley the Irish Pirate Queen
Grace O'Malley scandalized the aristocracy of her day. She was a pirate, politician, fighter, leader, wife, mother and all around interesting character. Join the West of Ireland storytellers for a peek into the life of a notorious woman willing to take her case to the Queen...and win. This special event will be repeated on March 16th at 7pm. In West of Ireland. [Slurl teleport at this link]
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Sunday 3/15
9am - Live Music All day at Molaskey's Pub Anniversary Celebration
A full day of live music with performances by Joaquin Gustav, Maximillion Kleene, Bara Jonson, Lyndon Heart and many others. This event celebrates St. Patrick's Day and the 2nd anniversary of Molaskey's Pub. For more information about the events please go here. In Wichi. [SLurl teleport at this link]
2PM - 5 Artist Installation Opening at the Aho Museum on the NMC Campus
Five wonderful artists will exhibit reactive art, portrait primography, kinetic and interactive sculpture, wall art and more. You will see creations by Sunn Thunders, Sledge Roffo, kyra Gaea, Feathers Boa and Blunt Fhang. Live music in celebration of this opening will be provided by Seba Sideways at 3PM and Joaquin Gustav at 4PM. In NMC Campus West. [SLurl teleport at this link]
5PM - Poetry Open Mic at the Blue Angel Poet's Dive
Head down to the Blue Angel Poets' Dive for SL's original poetry Open Mic. IM Persephone Phoenix to get on the roster to read you work or just relax and enjoy the performances. In Windermere. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Monday 3/16
10AM - Relay for Life Clothing Fair 2009 Opens
This annual event spans 9 sims, includes live music and DJs, a silent auction, more than 170 clothing designers, a treasure hunt and 4 fashion shows. The event runs through 3/22 at 9PM. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life Campaign in Second Life. For more information and a complete schedule for the Clothing Fair 2009 go here http://slrflclothingfair.blogspot.com/ In The Mediterranean Sea. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Noon - Metanomics Examines the SL Music Business
Robert Bloomfield's guests include Ham Rambler from the Blarney Stone, JenzZa Misfit of Muse Isle Connection, DJ Doubledown Tandino, musicians Grace McDunnough, Cylindrian Rutabega and Dann Numbers. In the On The Spot segment Dizzy Banjo talks about the larger contect of virtual world soundscapes. If you are unable to be in-world you can watch the show via ChatBridge at this link http://www.metanomics.net/WatchNow Reach all Metanomics event partner locations from Muse Isle East. [SLurl teleport link here]
5PM - KevinMThomas Carpool at Stargazer Cafe
Kevin M.Thomas Carpool is an acoustic rock artist influenced by Sting, Steve Perry and Bruce Dickinson. Formerly signed to indie label Red Galaxy Records from Hollywood, California his music has been featured in 2 MTV/Spike TV Productions and on the popular British television series, "Distant Shores." In Von Nothaus. [Slurl teleport at this link]
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Tuesday 3/17
6PM - CelticMaidenWarrior Lancaster at Atlantis Rising
Listen to the lovely voice of CelticMaidenWarrior as she sings Irish ballads on St. Patrick's Day. You can listen to Celtic's rich voice here. In Atlantis Rising. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Wednesday 3/18
4PM - Shamanes on Nitida Ridge
Shamanes' main genre is Latin pop but they are known to swing into rock, blues and even jazz. Check them out at http://www.myspace.com/shamaneson. In Nitida Ridge. [SLurl teleport at this link]
7PM - Da Bluez Preacher at The Clocktower on Edloe Island
Put your dancing shoes on for an hour of the very best in blues, funk and gospel at the ever-changing Clocktower. Listen to Da Blues Preacher http://www.myspace.com/rayconfer and then head over to Edloe. [SLurl teleport at this link]
These events and more can also be found on Chestnut's Choices Public Google Calendar.
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 screenshots 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.
You forgot the St Patrick's at Nancy Blake's Pub! I guess Hamlet covered them earlier though. Lots of live music, days and days of it.
Posted by: Mariposa | Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 06:05 PM
I linked to the West of Ireland month long St. Patrick celebration calendar for the last three weeks. In case anyone missed it you can find the calendar here http://www.irelandsl.org/about/events-live-music/
Posted by: Chestnut Rau | Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 07:42 PM
Come see the beginning revitalization effort of one the top rated sims of Second Life - Lauk's Nest. Lauk's Nest was originally created by Laukosargas Svarog, also the creator of Svarga.
Gary Kohime, with the support of Lauk's Nest owner, Graceful Aeon, has built a new feature there called "The Hall Of Masks." Inspired by Kohime's first life hobby of collecting masks from all over the world, he has created a Mayan-themed maze of masks. Inside you will find many rarely-seen masks of the Mayan era, using a rarely-seen Second Life sculpted relief model.
To celebrate the opening of The Hall Of Masks we are hosting two dances, one on Wed Mar 18 at 1:00 pm and one on Thur Mar 19 at 7:00 pm. These dances will bring you some of the best classic rock music ever heard in Second Life.
Come as you are, bring your friends, wander the maze, discover the masks, and recapture the joyfulness of Second Life and the magic of Lauk’s Nest.
Posted by: Graceful Aeon | Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 06:59 PM