Chestnut's Choices 6/25 - 7/1: Experience Grace McDunnough's Musimmersion, Celebrate SL's 6th Birthday, Meet a Guide Dog for Blind SLers and much more...

Chestnut Rau’s weekly round-up of upcoming SL events…

By now most every one has heard about the Second Life 6th Birthday party which spans 20 regions and celebrates "The Future of Virtual Worlds."   SL6B is enormous and the sheer number of events is overwhelming.  There is live music spanning every genre from folk and indie to marching bands.  You can find talks and presentations on everything from the new adult continent to fashion.  The Party began on June 23rd and runs through June 30th with a closing speech by Philip Linden on June 29 at 11am.

How can you find out what is happening and when?  How can you track down the exhibits that interest you? A full calendar of events containing more than 400 events can be found here.  You can sort the events by date/time, location and type of event by using the handy drop down menus at the top left of the calendar. If you want to search for exhibits that interest you go here.  This page has the same handy search function and exhibits can be searched by type from enterprise, to education to visual arts, science and fashion.  The main landing point is in Paradox.  [SLurl teleport at this link] 

Also after the break: Participate in a Tiny Dogfight, Attend a Live Play, Listen to a panel discussion on the future of education in virtual worlds, and much much more

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

Thursday June 25

3PM -  Kimberly Rufer-Bach Speaks About her Recently Released Guide to SL

Come listen to Kimberly Rufer-Bach (Kim Anubis) speak about "The Second Life Grid: The Official Guide to Communication, Collaboration and Community Engagement." This book is a resource for corporations, non-profits, and educational institutions and explains how to establish a successful presence in Second Life. The book covers the technical and social issues including integrating corporate culture, in-world marketing techniques and how to conduct real-world business in Second Life.  Be sure to come and listen to this very interesting discussion.  In Abracadabra.  [SLurl teleport at this link]  

4PM - Live Tour of Filthy Fluno's SL and RL Art Studios

Recently featured In New York Times Magazine "Portait of an Artist as an Avatar," Filthy's artwork  is capturing the imagination of people from around the world. Please join him for a live tour and discussion about his art at his studio in SL.  This tour includes a sneak peek into Lipsky's RL studio to see his current "work in progress." In Artopolis [SLurl teleport at this link]

6PM - Musimmersion by Grace McDunough

Musimmersion is a musical journey, a performance art experience and a peek into Grace's McDunnough's vision for the future of experiencing music in virtual worlds.  The show is made up of all original music performed for an intimate crowd of 20.  The audience is moved between fantastically detailed sets designed to enhance and illustrate each song.  Musimmersion is truely one of the most beautiful and enjoyable events in SL and is not to be missed. Since space for each performance is limited please go here to reserve your spot.  Please check Grace's website for future shows.  In Blank Canvas.  [SLurl teleport at this link]

6PM - Jimbo Hoyer of Virtually Speaking Interviews NY Sentate CIO Andrew Hoppin

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 Andrew Hoppin, the newly created Chief Information Officer of the New York State Senate.. He's working on a technology-driven effort to aggressively improve government transparency and efficiency in Albany.  The NY State Senate has been in the news lately due to political party fighting, making this event most timely.  Virtually Speaking is simulcast on BlogTalkRadio so you can listen to the show even if you can't make it to the studio. At InWorld Studios.  [SLurl teleport at this link] 

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Friday June 26

10AM - Panel on the Future of Architecture

Come listen to RL Architects DB Bailey and Keystone Bouchard talk with Lou Tones, multi-media producer and founder of Green Islands, as they discuss the relationship between RL and virtual archtecture.  They will discuss how virtual worlds are being used as a tool for RL architecture and how spaces created in the virtual world are being used to inspire designs in the real world.  This 90 minute panel will be introduced by Bettina Tizzy, founder of the SL Not Possible in Real Life group.  In Cetus.  [SLurl teleport at this link]

4PM - Beginning Clothing Construction Class

This class covers the basics you need to know to get started making your own clothing. Participants will learn how to make a basic jacket, how to edit it, and how to apply clothing textures that exist in in SL. In Levels.  [SLurl teleport at this link]

4PM - Blue4U Nowicka Live at The Musician's Lair

Blue4U Nowicka (Debbie Henning in RL) is a singer, songwriter and accomplished guitarist.  She couples a rich, strong voice with 12 and 6 string guitars to bring you music influenced by rock, folk and traditional blues.  In ZI Chantilly Dreams [SLurl teleport at this link]

6PM - Geisha/Kabuki Theater - "The Garden" 

Mo-Lu Theatre Productions proudly presents "The Garden". A story about two lovers struggling to overcome class differences. Will he ever earn her father's approval? Will she be left alone in her garden wondering if he will ever return?  This show has been positively reviewed and is something a bit out of the ordinary so if you are looking for a break from your normal routine, make a point to see this one.  In Beantown.   [SLurl teleport at this link]

6:30PM - The Follow Debut Live at Trax

Hailing from Columbia Missouri,  The Follow is the trio of Troy Rickertsen (Troy Shoreland), Amy Rickertsen (AJ Darkwatch), and Mat Matlack (Powers Avon) have carved their 20 year career from the College Radio Charts to North American and European touring. Their lastest CD, MIXTURES, features Techno/Electronica remixes from their previous smash releases, Origins, Nowaitingplease and their latest Commercial Radio hit CD, Up With The Sun!  In Trax.  [SLurl teleport at this link]

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Saturday June 27

All Day - Helen Keller Day

Helen Keller Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness for our fellow Second Life Residents who cope with disabilities. There will be a wide variety of activities including educational exhibits, social activities, and enjoyment of arts and entertainment. It's a day The keynote speakers are Keller Johnson Thompson, the great grandniece of Helen Keller and Linden Lab's Education and Healthcare Developer, John Lester, aka Pathfinder Linden.  There will be experiences designed to spark the imagination and "see" and "hear" the world with all the senses in new and thought provoking ways. Participants will meet Max a virtual seeing eye dog who is helping visually impaired people use Second Life.  Come and learn, connect, explore, be entertained, and pick up freebies while sharing this educational and enjoyable experience.  In Faire.  [SLurl teleport at this link]

10AM - Dr. Knop Talks Astonomy: Superluminal Jets in Quasars

This science talk is intended for the general public.  Dr Knop will talk about the theory of special relativity. Produced in association with the Meta Institute for Computational Astrophysics (MICA).  For more information, go here.  In Stella Nova. [SLurl teleport at this link]

Noon - Bid4aCure All Day Concert

Don't miss an amazing day of live music benefitting BID4ACURE--an annual effort conducted within Second Life to raise awareness and contributions to diabetes research.All proceeds go to The American Diabetes Association and Diabetes UK. We will be showcasing an all star lineup of Second Life live musicians including Freestar Tammas, Truelie Telling, CelticMadienWarrior Lancaster, Grateful Stryker, Tone Uriza and many others. The show starts at noon and runs through 7pm.  In Holmsek.  [SLurl teleport at this link]

Noon - Fashion Show "SL Top Girls"

This fashion show will highlight designs by Mami Jewell, Amutey Decuir, Nardya Rousselot and Ashoka Eales.  For more information go here.  In Pegasos.  [SLurl teleport at this link]

2pm and 2:50PM - The Show Must Go On!

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 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! 

Limited tickets available - contact Elliebob Bean for purchasing information. This performance is  Relay for Life Benefit and tickets cost $1,000L donation per seat. All proceeds benefit RFL.  In Phobos.  [SLurl teleport at this link]

 3PM - "I Gave at the Office" - A Live Farce

I Gave At The Office is an original farce, written and directed by working playwright, Z. Sharon Glantz (Lailu Loon) and developed to maximize the tools of the virtual world, Second Life. The use of 3D graphics by Rekka Berchot and OhMy Shalala make the production a visual treat. Performances are live with actors from all over the world. 

The story is about Sonia who is pushed to her breaking point by law firm office politics and an invitation to her 20th year high school reunion. Her office machines come to life as her co-workers, who further taunt her until she starts killing them. Although her nightmare resolves back into real life, Sonia is a changed woman. Additional performances on 6/30 and 7/1 at 7pm.  in Ivy Falls.  [SLurl teleport at this link] 

6PM - Three Immersive Exhibit Opening at The Aho Museum

The Aho Museum is holding an Exhibit Opening to celebrate the public viewing of three fully immersive installations.  StormEye by Douglas Story and Desdemona Enfield, Flickr Gettr by Mencisu Watts and Taggert Aslop and Cosmosis by Thoth Jantzen are kenetic, interactive and exciting.  In NMC Campus West.  [SLurl teleport at this link]

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Sunday June 28

Noon _ Quavimator 3 - Make Your Own Interactive Greeting Animations

By the end of this class you will know how to create a short animation to interact with another avatar, how to work with multiple animations simultaneously in Qavimator, how to upload, and how to put it into a "hug" prim attachment.  This class will equip you with the tools and techniques for making your own custom greetings animations.  Before class you will need to download and install the free program Qavimator, have taken Qavimator 1 and 2 classes or be familiar with the software.  This class is conducted in Voice. In Danish Visions.   [SLurl teleport at this link]

2PM - LX Gallery Opening with Portraits by Sennaspirit Coronet

Sennaspirit Coronet is a portrait artist who finds beauty in the way people represent themselves in virtual form.  He says "It’s this presentation, this composite representation of their true and fabricated self that I try to capture in my portraits."  Come see this lovely expo of Sennaspirit's portrature. In Portucalis.   [SLurl teleport at this link]

7PM - Chinese Fairy Tale and A Tayuu Debut

To end the debut of Shinmachi District's newest Tayuu, the head of the school has prepared a performance based on a Chinese Fairy Tale. The story, called "What the Bird's Said," is a charming tale about talent used  to it's best ability. Join the celebration the debut of a new Tayuu. In Keisi.    [SLurl teleport at this link]

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Monday June 29

4PM - Comedian Eliana Paine at Z's

Touching on everything from current events to things that make you scratch your head and wonder, Eliana Paine will entertain you with a side splitting hour of comedy.  Be sure you are voice enabled so you can hear the show. In Sri Syadasti.   [SLurl teleport at this link]

6PM - Fabulous Fashion TV

Fabulous Fashion will tape live on location from the Perfect World Production build at SL6B. A retrospective discussion on 6 years of SL fashion with guest Risa Bright, Manager for MAD Modeling Agency.  For the second segment Risa brings 5 models from MAD Agency wearing cutting edge futuristic clothing.  The Accessories Spotlight will feature Teagan Blackthorne who will have an assortment of hair designs from this year's Hair Fair.  There will be gifts from various designers, and free Fabulous Fashion tee shirts designed by Ryker Beck of Exodi. In Virtuocity.  [SLurl teleport at this link]

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Tuesday June 30

2:45PM - Panel Discussion on Virtual Worlds in Education

What is the natural role of immersive online environments in education? What is the likely future for these and other present-day educational applications? This unique panel discussion will bring together experts in technology and education from Cisco, RM, Ltd., and Indiana University, along with Dr. Richard Bartle, pioneer creator of MUD, whose vision influences the architecture of virtual worlds and shared online social environments. Attendees can expect the unexpected, and will come away with new insight into this emerging medium and its potential as a learning tool and laboratory for human experience. To attend via the web go here.   In Cisco Systems.  [SLurl teleport at this link]

3:30 - Thinkers:  The Wiki(d) Future 

Are the likes of Wikipedia and Google Wave fostering a new age in collaborative science, or nudging us into a collective where a few have editorial control over what we put online? Come and discuss with Extropia. All welcome. In Suppport for Healing.  [SLurl teleport at this link]

7:30 - Kyle Beltran at Meatspace Lounge

Kyle 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.  [SLurl teleport at this link]

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Wednesday July 1

1PM - Tinies Dogfighting in Steelhead

In conjunction with our "Summer of Flight" aviation exhibit at the Steelhead Public Library, planes will be set out for display at the Ballroom and there will be a Tinies Dogfight in Steelhead Port Harbor. The main dogfight will be at 7 pm. Free aircraft will be provided and everyone is welcome. Just bring your tiny self! For more info, please visit our Ning at http://steelheadsl.ning.com.   The Library Exhibit can be found here. In Steelhead Port Harbor.  [SLurl teleport at this link]

(Photo credit:  Zoe Connolly)

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 here.  In Nitida Ridge.  [SLurl teleport at this link] 

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These events and more can also be found on Chestnut's Choices Public Google Calendar.

Event Submission 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 screen shots 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.

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.

Comments

[Bettina Tizzy]

*Faints* What a massive undertaking this list is! I'm staggered just thinking about the work that is involved putting it together, Chestnut. Thank you for doing this.

[Adric Antfarm]

Looking at the scheduling of the opening speech and the closing one by Papa Phil I actually might want to hear, I have to wonder if the bulk of the grid holds down 9-5 employment.

So much seems to happen during work hours.

You need to start an audio section Hamlet.

[Emerald Wynn]

You ROCK, Chestnut! Thank you for telling me what to do besides shop!

Your Fan,
Em