Chestnut Rau’s weekly round-up of upcoming SL events…
The Show Must Go On!
is a traveling variety show which has been touring SL in various incarnations since 2006. True to the variety show format, The Show is a series of shorts acts strung together. The performance on Saturday May 9th at 2PM, is a collaborative effort
that takes full advantage of the strengths of SL and incorporates whimsy, laughter and most of all FUN. You will see fabulous dance
routines and comedy sketches! You will laugh! You will cry! (Ok, not
really.) Most certainly you will have a fantastic time!
This performance takes place in The Flying Turkey Airship Theatre. All are welcome and this unique SL experience is free. Go early to get a seat as this popular event is sure to be crowded. The troupe asks that you kindly remove laggy scripted items before you go. In Phobos. [SLurl teleport at this linkl]
Also after the break: Magnificent Virtual Art Opening, Treats for the SLmom in Your Life, How to be a Successful VW Fashion Designer, and much, much more
(All event times in SLT, "Second Life Time"-- i.e., Pacific Standard)
Thursday May 7
6PM - Jim Hoyer interviews Avedeon Sideshow on Virtually Speaking
Virtually Speaking with Jimbo Hoyer is a regular public affairs program featuring in-depth conversations with opinion leaders, conducted in front of a live SL audience. This week's guest is Avedon Carol (Avedon Sideshow in SL) who is an anti-censorship and civil liberties campaigner and a researcher in the field of sex crimes. Avedon is the author of Nudes, Prudes and Attitudes and is a well-known figure in science fiction fandom. She was the 1983 winner of the Trans Atlantic Fan Fund, and has been nominated for three Hugo Awards (1989, 1991 and 1992) as Best Fan Writer for her contributions to science fiction fanzines. Her political blog, Sideshow, is at http://sideshow.me.uk/. in InWorld Studios. [SLurl teleport at this link]
7pm - Shandon Loring Tells Tales of Irish Heroes
Join Shandon for stories of the heroes of ancient Ireland. He'll choose from such selections as: "Gods & Fighting Men", "Hero Tales of Ireland", "Cuchulain of Muirthemne", "Beside the Fire", "Heroic Romances of Ireland", etc. Come and see what is up tonight! Stories told in voice. In West of Ireland. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Friday May 8
Noon - Vlad Dyszel's Russian Classical Music at SL Art Community Centre
Vlad Dyszel plays new classical compositions and explains his the creative process. Come listen, enjoy and talk with the artist. In Lilac Island. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Ars Simulacra on the New Media Consortium Campus hosts a sim wide art installation that will be opening today. Music will be provided by Winters Kanto who plays tango ballads, bossa, jazz and boleros intermingled with classical music. This installation is curated by the wonderful Tayzia Abattoir and includes collaborative work, kinetic and static sculpture, light and glow enabled pieces from 25 of SL's most talented artists. A complete list of participants and photos of some of the works can be found on the NMC website here. This is an event that you do not want to miss. In Ars Simulacra. [SLurl teleport at this link]
8PM - 10PM LunaCast Plays Live Techno Music and Video Stream
Using a rack of computers, synthesizers and other sound and video manipulators the LunaCast house band, robots.txt, spin a mix of original electronica and a VJ feed. Jason Grosz of robots.txt combines found sound, spoken word recordings and classic space jams with heavy synthesizer and percussion to create music the likes of which you have never heard before. From within SL participants watch the video stream projected on a large screen, chat, dance and goof off together. If you can't be in world, you can tune in to the stream. Go to www.lunacast.com for links to the webcam and information on the broadcast. In Dimidata. [SLurlteleport at this link]
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Saturday May 9
7AM - Build Your Own Flying Balloon
If you want to explore SL from the air then take this class and learn to make your own Flying Balloon. To get the most out of this class you will need to be familiar with entering numbers in edit mode, shift-copying, texturing and using camera controls. Class Size is limited to 15 people. In Creative Learning. [SLurl teleport at this link]
11AM - World War II Memorial Tribute
The Learning Experience is hosting a day of events in memory of World Ward II Veterans. Beginning at 11AM Clarice Krau will perform music from the WWII era. At Noon Ms. Fanny Starr, who has been featured here on New World Notes in the past, will take the stage to tell her life story as a Jew in Nazi-Germany and how she survived the holocaust. As part of this tribute event, TLE has organized a poetry contest. Poems related to World War II may be submitted through May 8th, at 12am. All poems will be bundled in a book published by the TLE Publishing House. In Ileina Cove. [SLurl teleport at this link]
1:30PM - Total Bliss Garden Party
Bliss, one of Second Life's oldest established landscaping companies, will relaunch this weekend with a Garden Party. There will be live music by the fantastic Maximillion Kleene. Max has a vast repertoire of acoustic rock, alternative, classic and contemporary music. After his performance DJ music will continue for the afternoon to strike the right mood as you explore the lovely gardens, shops and spots created just for hanging out and soaking in the atmosphere. In Total Bliss. [SLurl teleport at this link]
2PM - Victoriana Springtime in Paris Ball to Benefit Autism Awareness
Meet your friends beneath the Eiffel Tower in Victoriana and dance to a selection of French Baroque and popular music. There will be a special auction of "The Victorian Estate" (pictured to the left) to support Autism Awareness and Support. The estate was generously donated by Koshari Mahana of Four Winds Buildings. Auction Proceeds will be donated to Autism Support in Second Life. Dress for this Ball is anything reminiscent of spring, lush and lovely gowns for ladies and of course, formal wear for the gents. In Victoriana Hedgemaze [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Sunday May 10
A
spa experience for your avatar? How about treating the Mom in your SLife to a special spa treat? You
bet. At Reignwater's Spa Studio and Luxury Suites, you will be gently
pampered by massage therapists, manicure and pedicure
technicians. Choose from a variety of body treatments and live out your
spa fantasy. IM Melancholia Roux or Reign Congrejo for an appointment.
In Riverside. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Bring your Mother to Sweethearts Cafe & Bakery for a delicious breakfast. Interactive tables and booths set up in a relaxing environment where you can enjoy virtual coffee, tea, and cakes. In White Horse. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Noon - Poetry Quest Awards Ceremony
In honor of National Poetry month, participants in the SL Poetry Quest wrote a poem a day with remarkable results! Come to this party to listen to poetry read aloud. Meet the winners and explore the Poetry Garden Gallery. In Storybook Island. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Noon - Phemie Alcott Live at The Jester Inn
Phemie Alcott plays original indie folk pop music along with a variety of covers. She puts on a fun enthusiastic show and has developed a loyal following. In Strayling. [SLurl teleport at this link]
4AM - Live Opera Concert
Opera Joven is opening its sim with a show highlighting the cultural heritage of Jalisco, Mexico. There will be a live opera concert by tenor Brent Renard at Auditorio of Opera Joven [SLurl teleport at this link] A second show featuring traditional Mexican music will take place at 1PM at Lake Chapala [SLurl teleport at this link]
7PM - Louis Volare at the Clocktower
Pianist and peace activist Louis Volare (Louis Landon in RL) visits the Clocktower to entertain you with his original music. Landon has released seven CD's on the LCI Record Label. Go to http://www.myspace.com/louislandon2 to read about his impressive list of accomplishments and collaborations with names such as John Hall and Little Feat. Crap Mariner tells me this may be the last show at the Clocktower for some time so if you have not yet experienced this SL landmark venue, now is the time to go. (Photo of Louis Volare at right by Crap Mariner.) In Edloe. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Monday May 11
5PM - Learn to Design Fashion for the Virtual World
Join Fashion Research Institute's CEO, Shenlei Winkler, as she presents an overview of the Institute's new Avatar Apparel Design Program. This program is a rigorous 20-hour course that incorporates the design methodology and framework developed from Ms. Winkler's work as a successful fashion designer in the apparel industry. This course was developed for the aspiring professional avatar apparel designer. In Shengri La Joy. [SLurl teleport at this link]
6PM - Speed Building Contest at Dreams
Daring participants in this Speed Build Competition will be allowed 50 minutes, 60 prims and a 10x10 platform. After a flurry of creativity participants will vote for the top 3 builds. Cash prizes to the winners so head on over to Dreams and show off your building chops. In Dreams. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Tuesday May 12
Explore Second Life
in pursuit of treasures as you get clues, solve puzzles, and gain
wonderful prizes along the way! The first clue located at the Treasure Quest Head Quarters. Be sure to join the Treasure Quest Hunters group for help, extra clues, friendly banter, and updated information. In Treasure Quest Isle. [SLurl teleport at this link]
6PM - ScarlettLa Roux at Blue Fusion
ScarlettLa Roux combines rock, jazz, R&B, country with the influences of Ella Fitzgerald, Whitney Houston and others. Check her out here and then head over to the show for a romantic evening of song. in Blue Fusion Island. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Wednesday May 13
Noon - Script Tinkering: Make Your Own Bubble Wand
In this class you will learn make a bubble blower and tinker with particles. The class will also explore animation of your avatar. This is an Intermediate class and you should be able to build quickly so that you can keep up with the group. The class will be editing a pre-made script by changing variables. In Mystical Mastery. [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.
Ty for including the concert in the list.
I am giving away copies of Solo Piano For Peace to three lucky audience members on Sunday night.
After which, blowing up the tower and realizing my Warren Zevon-like dreams of opening a fried chicken restaurant.
-ls/cm
Posted by: Crap Mariner | Thursday, May 07, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Hi - thanks for including The Show Must Go On - hope you can all make it. If there are too many people on the night and lag is bad, we may repeat the show :)
Posted by: HeadBurro Antfarm | Friday, May 08, 2009 at 03:19 PM