Chestnut Rau’s weekly round-up of upcoming SL events…
Ahhh.....Burning Life. I just love this celebration of creativity and community in Second Life. The SL Burning Life Celebration is modeled after the RL Burning Man Festival that takes place in the in the High Nevada Desert in a place called Black Rock City. The participants in Burning Man create a real world city of 50,000 people built entirely by its citizens which lasts just a week. During that time the residents build public plazas, roads, art, rituals and spectacles. If that sounds familiar there is a good reason. Numerous employees of Linden Lab were regulars at Burning Man and the story is that Philip Linden conceived of Second Life there.
This year is the 7th time residents have banded together to create the SL version of Black Rock City. The Festival takes place between October 17th and 25th and includes everything from collaborative art spaces, to live music, to comedy, drum circles, performance art, and artists duels. I had the privilege of exploring and the builds are stunning. You will find professional art installations and personal creations, both expansive and diminutive, and the builds span multiple sims. You can find the Burning Life 2009 Interactive Map here and a full calendar of events here.
There is a lot to explore at Burning Life but time is limited so get on your most outrageous yet low lag ensemble and go. I will surely see you there.
Also after the break: New to SL Musician Travis Darmoset Live, Dr. Knop Talks Astronomy, Performance of "Peace" by Aristophanes and much much more
(All event times in SLT, "Second Life Time"-- i.e., Pacific Standard)
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Thursday 10/15
6pm - Travis Darmoset Live at Tranquil Cafe
Travis Darmoset is a solo artist who writes all his own songs, sings, plays the piano, guitar and drums, engineers, and produces his own recordings. "My goal, " he says, "is to write music that will inspire people to think and ask meaningful questions about the world around them." His style is gentle, yet thoughtful, and his musicianship is amazing. Come hear this talented new SL artist tonight at the Tranquil Cafe. In Firmament Tranquil. [SLurl teleport at this link]
6pm - Izabela Jarowerer Plays Live Classical Violin
Izabela Jarowerer started playing violin as a young child and has had a full career which spans her entire life. She studied at the Warsaw Conservatory of Music and played for orchestras all over the world. You can hear her amazing classical performance this evening at the beautiful Amadora Recital Hall. In A piacere. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Friday 10/16 3PM - The Magic Paintbrush Project Benefit
Come enjoy the music of Mankind Tracer at a performance to benefit The Magic Paintbrush Project ™. In addition to covering the best rock hits from the 70's forward, Mankind always includes a handful of his incredible original music in every performance. While you are there you can learn about and support The Magic Paintbrush's unique approach to meeting the needs of the special needs individual, families and caregivers. The program focuses on the family while embracing the challenge of a special needs diagnosis, therapeutic regimen and daily living. This event is sponsored by NY Healthcare, which showcases health related initiatives in SL. At The Ramble, in TriBorough, New York. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Ongoing - Zhora Maynard's Fly and Feel
The Chilbo Museum is pleased to present Zhora Maynard's Fly And Feel, featuring five new works as well as older favorites, now through December 31, 2009. Zhora describes her "creative acts" as escamotages which impress in a prim what dwells in her winged heart. Indeed, they speak with words unspoken, as from the heart. Museum visitors may find a gift from Zhora in the exhibit. In Chilbo [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Saturday 10/17
10am - Dr. Knop Talks Astronomy "Whence Cosmic Rays?"
This science talk is intended for the general public. Cosmic rays are high energy particles that impact our atmosphere, coming from space. In the days before high-energy particle accelerators, they were used to do particle physics; indeed, today, the highest energy particles observed on Earth were not created in our particle accelerators, but arrived from space. Where do these particles come from? In this talk, Dr. Knop will describe what we know about cosmic rays, and describe some of the physical mechanisms out in the Galaxy and beyond that lead to the production of these cosmic rays. In Stella Nova. [SLurl teleport from this link]
Noon - ROMA production of "Peace" by Aristophanes
This evening you can attend a special production of "Peace" by Aristophanes (translated and updated by Torin Golding) at the Theatre of Dionysus. An anti-war play, Aristophanes wrote "Peace" to be a comedic, witty, and scathing theatrical assault on Athens' 10 year Peloponnesian War against the Spartans. The play will immediately be followed by the ROMA LGBT & Amici party to celebrate beginning their second year - with dancing, music, and good company all around. In ROMA. [SLurl teleport at this link]
4pm - Dharma Talk and Meditation with Rev. Jiun Foster
Reverend Jiun Foster, Abbot of Great Cloud Zen Center in Cincinnati, OH , and a practitioner of Buddhism for more than twenty years, will be giving a live Dharma talk, holding one hour of dokusan (koan interviews), and a Q & A session today. In Snowlion Mountain. [SLurl teleport at this link]
6pm - An Affair to Remember 1940s Themed Charity Event
Come dance the night away to the big band music of DJ Roland Josephus! This formal charity event is for Project Jason a RL charity for missing children and adults. So, grab your gal guys, wear your top hat and join us for an evening of fun. Once you land head towards the pink event star on the map. In Unabated. [SLurlteleport at this link]
6pm - Stand Up Against Poverty
Dedric Mauriac is having a get together for people who would like to stand up together without geographical boundaries to fight poverty. The discussion will center on the goals of the program and what individuals can do to encourage local and national governments to take action. In Motru. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Sunday 10/18
1:30pm - Campivallensis Weekly Bible Discussion
Each week this group reviews a biblical text to explore what strikes them about it, what they find disturbing or challenging about it, and what it calls upon them to do in our own lives. People from all faiths and denominations are welcome to participate. Atheists welcome too (they won't try to convert you if you don't try to convert them) In Qoheleth. [SLurl teleport at this link]
2pm - Aether Salon with Ordinal Malaprop and Hyasynth Tiramisu
For the past year, the residents of New Babbage have gathered the third Sunday of each month for a Salon. To celebrate this anniversary Ordinal Malaprop, famed for her whimsical weapons and defensive gear and also for her wit and Hyasynth Tiramsu, the creative force behind silentsparrow will shed new light to the meaning and importance - nay, necessity - of Whimsy in these our times. This Salon is sure to be a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon, so make sure you go. In Academy Industry. [SLurl teleport at this link]
3pm - Fear and Horror at O'Casey's Bar
One of the best writers of the current generation, Chuck Palahniuk is famed for his epic Fight Club. What is less well-known is that he wrote one of the most disturbing and original horror stories of the past decade. A book which has more original ideas packed in its first twenty pages or so than most writers find in a career - stylish, dark, funny and with plenty of attitude, Danton Thirroul shares with us a modern classic. If you can't be in world, you can listen here. In Dublin. [SLurl teleport at this link]
7pm - The Copper Robot with Author Mitch Horowitz
This week Mitch Wagner, aka The Copper Robot, will interview Mitch Horowitz, author of Occult America: The Secret History of How Mysticism Shaped Our Nation. They we’ll talk about how mysticism, spiritualism and belief in the occult have been important to the US from its very beginning. George Washington and other Founders were Freemasons, Abraham Lincoln consulted with mediums, and occult beliefs shape pop culture to this very day, in the hip-hop music of Jay-Z and the recently released bestselling novel The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown. This interesting discussion is sure to be packed, so get there early to be sure you have a seat. Watch live at the Seaside Theater, watch live on the web listen to the podcast on The Copper Robot website. In World2Worlds Island. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Monday 10/19
11am- Cozy Mystery Discussion
Who doesn't love a nice cozy mystery? They're light and refreshing! Join Join Lludmila Mirrikh at The Bookstacks Pub today to discuss Who Killed Marilyn Monroe by Liz Evans. In Awen. [SLurl teleport at this link]
6pm - Mind Vs Brain: What is the Connection?
Mind vs. brain, what is the connection? Is the mind a function of the brain or is it an entirely different entity? Can the mind exist without the brain, can the brain exist without a mind? What are the functions and limitations of both? Come join in another lively discussion at Plato's Academy. In Mountains Forest. [SLurl teleport at this link]
7pm - West of Ireland stages Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe’s work is timeless and the literature is well loved so his writing was a natural for the talented storytellers of West of Ireland during the Halloween season. Poe will feature a cast of five to seven readers presenting poems and short stories by the legendary author including: The Mask of the Red Death, Lenore, A Cask of Amontillado, The Tell Tale Heart and, of course, The Raven. All works will be presented live in voice. The performance is free to all with donations being accepted to benefit Project Children. A second performance will take place Sunday 10/25 at 1PM. In West of Ireland. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Tuesday 10/20
3:30PM - Thinkers: Jumping Jesus Phenomenon
From 1 AD, it took 1500 years to double the amount of information available to humans. The next doubling took 250 years, then 150 years, then 50, then 10 and now we double the total amount of information twice a year. If this keeps up, a day will come when more change happens in an hour than in the past 20,000 years. What are the implications of this accelerating rate of change? Come and discuss with Extropia. All welcome.In Support for Healing. [SLurl teleport at this link]
4pm - 6pm - The National eXtension Conference Mixed Reality event
Dr. Peg Shear, OSU Emeritus is hosting a mixed reality mixer as part of the National eXtension Conference taking place at the Sheraton Westport Chalet, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Musical entertainment will be provided by Cylindrian Rutabega and Montian Gilruth. Following the music and dancing guests will be treated to a fantastic fireworks display by my dear friend Chester Cournyer. This event will take place at the SL Virtual State Fair, in Morril. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Wednesday 10/21
3pm - Senjata Witt Live at Surfside Hideaway
Senjata is a RL performer who has taken the plunge into the exciting realm of the Second Life Music community. From traditional Celtic to blues, folk, and Jazz, she's a versatile musician, with a laid back style, and a little something for everyone. Give Senjata a listen here and head down to Surfside Hideaway for the show. in Cocooon. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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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.
I love that picture. :) Captures the spirit so well...
Posted by: Dale Innis | Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 09:07 AM
Thanks Dale. I have to say it is one of my recent favorites as well. Burning Life is so visually lush.
Posted by: Chestnut Rau | Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 10:16 AM