Chestnut Rau’s weekly round-up of upcoming SL events…
West of Ireland and Nancy Blake's Pub celebrate the Festival of Saint Patrick with 20 live music shows this week. Performers hail from all over the world and represent a wide range of musical styles from jazz to rock, blues and traditional folk music. The full schedule can be found on the WOI events calendar. The shows benefit Project Children, an organization that offers children from Northern Ireland summer trips with host families in the United States. Derry McMahon (above) shares that more information about the month long Festival of Patrick can be found here. In West of Ireland. [SLurl teleport at this link]
At 6PM on Sunday March 8th, Paisley Beebe hosts her SLTV show Tonight Live. This week Paisley interviews musician CelticMadienWarrior Lancaster who will also perform, Jack Linden and Chestnut Rau. (Yes, me!) Please join us for what is sure to be an interesting hour of discussion. (You can watch past shows at this SLCN archive link.) In Northport. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Also after the break: Ian Hughes at Metanomics, mixed reality showing of "An Emergent Second Life", Go Kart racing and much more
(All event times in SLT, "Second Life Time"-- i.e., Pacific Standard)
Thursday March 5
5AM - Osama, Japanese Comic and Rock Star
Osama translates old rock songs word for word in Japanese and performs them live. You can get a taste of a wacky, fun Osama performance by watching the video here. Osama means "king" in Japanese and this show promises to be a royal good time. In Go Going Ark. [Slurl teleport at this link]
5PM - Auditions for SL Production of Candida by George Bernard Shaw
Open auditions for Candida by George Bernard Shaw will consist of cold readings from the script. Actors must be able to use voice. Please contact Mokey Mokusei for more information, or to set up private audition times. In Alohi Cove. [SLurl teleport at this link]
6:30PM - Shandon Loring reads stories by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu was one of the premier Irish authors of ghost stories, Gothic novels and mysteries in the 19th century; and one of the founders of the Victorian gothic genre. Join Shandon Loring for some deliciously dark stories. In West of Ireland. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Friday March 6
8AM - Practice Speaking German
If you wish to improve your knowledge of German under the guidance of experienced tutors and meet pleasant people from around the world. Visit the daily chat in the cafe on the Goethe-Institut's island. This class requires a basic knowledge of German language and uses SL voice. In Goethe Institut. [SLurl teleport at this link]
1PM - Djai Skjellerup Live at The Jester Inn
Djai is a piano singer/songwriter who's specialty is simple, timeless, classic songs. His shows consist of all original material played and sung totally live. Djai is energetic, upbeat and his performances will leave you singing happily as you go through your day. In Strayling. [SLurl teleport at this link]
2PM 7Seas Fishing Contest at Greenies Lawn
Cast at the puddle for 7Seas fish or custom fishes and try to catch as many points as possible until 3pm SLT. The winner gets a mermaid, surfer or pirate Greenie avatar. In Greenies Lawn Rezzable. [SLurl teleport at this link]
2PM- Da Bluez Preacher
Da Bluez Preacher (aka srv4uConacher) plays both original electric and acoustic high energy blues mixed with covers of names you know like BB King, Buddy Guy and others. In Moon Park. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Plan to get dressed up and attend some or all of a full 4 hours of live music to celebrate the opening of Soulmoon. The festivities start with music by DavidLane Felismo, followed by Clarie Karu, Arman Finesmit, and Moondoggirl Moomintoog. Expect smoky jazz, ragtime blues, and favorites from the Great American Songbook. In Moon Fever. [SLurl teleport at this link]
6PM - Learn Basic Clothing Construction
Learn how to create your own clothing using the Appearance Mode controls. Free textures will be given out during class. In Boomer Island. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Saturday March 7
10AM - Dr. Knop Talks Astronomy "A Snapshot of the Early Universe"
This science talk is intended for the general public. Dr Knop will summarize how the cosmic microwave background was
discovered and what scientists have learned about our Universe from studying it. Produced in association with the Meta Institute for Computational Astrophysics (MICA). For more information, see http://mica-vw.org/ In Stella Nova. [SLurl teleport from this link]
The secret of good-looking low-prim building combines interesting shapes and clever texturing. You will learn to twist, hollow and profile-cut torii, tubes and rings to create amazing shapes and using advanced texturing techniques to create the illusion of complexity. This is a fast-paced class! Basic building skills are essential. In Boomer Island. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Noon - SL Championship Wrestling
Come catch the live wrestling action at the AmbroDome as SL's best wrestlers compete for top honors. If you miss an episode of Showdown, get caught up with Metaverse TV. You can watch in-world on a free TV from the Metaverse TV Media Store, or on-line at http://www.metaverse-tv.com. In Russo. [SLurl teleport at this link]
2PM - An Emergent Second Life at Brooklyn is Watching
Brooklyn is Watching will host an in-world screening of the TV show, "An Emergent Second Life" by Jason Pine (Kamran Talaj), Bianca Ahmadi (Mirra Fredriksson) and Juan Rubio (Waxakla Voom) . The show will loop for one week after this event. For a preview and more information, visit this website.
Brooklyn is Watching is a mixed reality art installation. Gallery visitors at the RL Jack the Pelican Presents in Brooklyn see and interact with the activity at Brooklyn is Watching sim in Second Life. In Popcha. [SLurl teleport at this link]
7PM - jokaydia's March Mini Unconference on Virtual Worlds and Education
The Islands of jokaydia Community of Practice is hosting a monthly
mini-unconference throughout 2009. The aim of this initiative is to
encourage open and broad discussion of any and all issues, ideas and
projects relating to virtual worlds and education. All SL residents are welcome to attend, share their projects or lead a discussion. To learn more go to http://jokaydia.com/ In jokaydia Waters. [SLurl teleport at this link]
9PM - Nina Brandenburg at The Savoy Jazz Club
Nina Brandenburg is a classically trained vocalist with a passion for jazz, cabaret and musical theater. Culling inspiration from greats like Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn and Dianne Schurr, she will bring you a night of song you won't forget. In Marco Island. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Sunday March 8
Noon - St. Patrick Prayer Service
Join the West of Ireland Storytellers in the Cathedral at Cork for a Christian service celebrating the life of St. Patrick (service will be repeated at 3pm) People of any faith or belief who value tolerance, and understanding are welcome. In Cork. [SLurl teleport at this link]
2PM - Speculative Fiction Author Jeddin Laval
Jeddin Laval is a RL novelist who will read an excerpt from his work "Descending Road". Note that this event will use Voice. In Saddle Canyon. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Monday March 9
Noon - Metanomics
Cornell University Professor Robert Bloomfield's highly popular talk show Metanomics features Ian Hughes self described "Metaverse Evangelist". This promises to be a very interesting show so arrive early before the sims fill. 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 partners from Muse Isle East. [SLurl teleport link here]
5PM - Rockcliffe University Education Discussion Forum
Monthly discussion at Rockcliffe University of current topics in teaching within virtual worlds. In Rockcliffe. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Tuesday March 10
6PM - FunkyFreddy Republic on Heron Island
FunkyFreddy Republic performs his own brand of ambient slide guitar on originals and covers of artists such as Dylan, Neil Young, Coldplay and Pink Floyd. Join his devoted following for an hour of enjoyable muisic at the glass stage over the swamp at Heron Island. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Wednesday March 11
1PM - Baby Woodrose on Pop Vox Music TV
This TV show will include a half hour interview with Baby Woodrose followed by 45 minutes of live performance. This somewhat trippy rock trio has toured Europe and recorded for the Independent label Bad Afro Records. You can sample a taste of their music on a fun video on the Pop Art Lab blog at http://popartlab.blogspot.com/ In Moon Park. [SLurl teleport from this link]
4PM - Go Kart Racing at the Silver Motor Sports Complex
Go-Karts will be racing on Rinkitink Raceway at the Silver MotorSports Complex. Practice and registration begins @ 4 pm SLT with racing beginning @ 5 pm SLT. Join in on the fun or come to watch and cheer your favorites. Ask our staff for and invite to NASCAR & More group to receive race notices, announcements and group access to race events. Silver Island will be group access only during the race. In Silver Island. [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.
VintageCotton.com is running a special where you get a free Drunk Leprechaun St. Patrick's Day T-shirt when you buy another Irish t-shirt! http://www.VintageCotton.com
Posted by: Ricardo Cabeza | Thursday, March 05, 2009 at 05:40 PM
The link for the Osama performance video seems not to be working.
Please try below if you are interested. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynbVRD7l7as&feature=related
Posted by: Sanny | Saturday, March 07, 2009 at 09:41 PM