Chestnut Rau’s weekly round-up of upcoming SL events…
On Friday 11/27 and again on Saturday 11/28 at 1:15pm you are invited to a most unusual live mixed reality performance, "The Second Death of Saspar Helenale" This show takes place in SL and onstage at the Royal Opera House, London. Caspar Helendale invites you to attend his death; a funeral service held simultaneously in the real and virtual worlds. He has been exploring mortality since he was first created, and in his last twenty minutes of existence he will share his thoughts with collected mourners. He will be accompanied by his widow-to-be, Trixiebelle Landar, whose requiem will be performed live and streamed back into the virtual world over the course of the service. Via live onstage musicians and a giant projection screen, the theatre audience will join SL residents to reflect and mourn, as the real and virtual worlds collide at the point where Caspar’s light is forever extinguished…
You may join the funeral service in SL at in a mausoleum, pictured above, constructed specially for the event by SL architectural guru Keystone Bouchard. There is a capacity of 40 avatars for each service. To book your place, please IM Drifter Rhode in advance (stating which day you'd like to attend). Or, at the Royal Opera House in London. Go here for further details.
Also after the break: 16 Days of Activism to Stop Violence Against Women, Classical Music Thanksgiving, Alizarin Goldflake Immersive Art Installation and more
(All event times in SLT, "Second Life Time"-- i.e., Pacific Standard)
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Thursday 11/26
11am - Shandon Loring presents Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Resetaurant Massacree"
I am pretty sure I have listened to "Alice's Resetaurant Massacree" every year on Thanksgiving for decades. This year Shandon Lorning, West of Ireland's talented storyteller Shandon Loring will bring us this holiday classic live. Based on real incidents from Guthrie’s life, and presented dubiously as completely factual,"Alice's Restaurant Massacree" was originally recorded for Guthrie’s 1967 album in front of a live audience. It is the story of a garbage dumps closed on Thanksgiving, a stern “by the book” officer of the local constabulary, 8x10 color glossy photos with circles and arrows, as well as Guthrie's experiences with the draft. “Alice's Restaurant Massacree" will be presented live in voice. Performers at West of Ireland are volunteers and donations are accepted to support Project Children, a non-profit positively affecting the lives of children in Northern Ireland. Iin West of Ireland. [SLurl teleport at this link]
1pm - The Schumann Duo Thanksgiving Concert
A real life married couple, Clarissima Schumann and Kahuna Schumann have been performing together professionally for the past 27 years as soloists, in small ensembles, and chamber music settings. Their eclectic mix of oboe, piano and musical saw has entertained SL audiences for more than two years. This show takes place in the beautiful Amadora Recital Hall. In A piacere. [SLurl teleport at this link]
6:30pm - Thanksgiving Discussion at Grizzy's Cafe
Join the discussion at Grizzy's Cafe as the group spends Thanksgiving night discussion the things they are most thankful for both in our RLs and our SLs. Grizzy's Cafe is a part of the Koinonia sims. Koinonia Congregation is an actual congregation meeting in Second Life opening its doors and its heart to people of various theologies, sexual orientations, and faith experiences. Koinonia Christians celebrate the abundance of life and welcome the diversity of God's people. in Xenia. [SLurl teleport at this link]
7pm - Noma Falta at Nantucket Theater
Noma Falta needs no introduction to her fans in Second Life, but if you've not heard her, you haven't heard one of the best and most energetic rock performers to take the stage. Blues, Rock, and lots of sass and screaming guitar make a Noma show unforgettable.In Nantucket [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Friday 11/27
5pm - Oxbridge Class: Intro to Consumer Skills for SL
Get more of what you want from Second Life--and have more fun doing it. Search skills, quality checks, scam alerts, and how to find fabulous freebies are covered in this one-hour introduction to Second Life consumer skills, taught by storekeeperista Anna Darwinian. This class will be held at the Caledon Oxbridge Lecture Hall, between the "Cathedral" and the "Hall of Avatar Motion". Please contact Anna Darwinian with questions about this class. In Caledon Oxbridge [SLurl teleport at this link]
5pm - Charles Coleman at Truthball Cafe
Charles Coleman is a guitar player/singer with a unique blend of originals and covers from various bands such as Coldplay, Zepplin, Chilli Peppers, STP, and Stone Sour. Most songs are with acoustic guitar and vocals, some with his mean drum machine. In Maison Fusillade. [SLurl teleport at this link]
7pm- Zorch Baumhauer Live at the Tesla Coli - Port Dervon Steampunk
Diversity, intensity, reverence and heresy with a breath drawn long sometimes stretched tense as silvered steel over wood and bone with the power of his evocative and thought provoking lyrics- That's Zorch Boomhauer. His music has a sometimes painful directness and honesty rarely found even in earthy folk,and his tales tell themselves as elegantly in melody as in his sometimes brutal words. In Port Dervon. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Saturday 11/28
1pm - Staus of Women in Different Cultures Throughout the World
Part of 16 Days of Activism to Stop Violence Against Women, this is a fascinating panel discussion about the status of women world-wide. Alexjo Magic (Israel/Palestine), Afghan Expert (per any1), Nany Kayo (Native American), Paty Amiot (Hispanic Cultures), millay Freschi (US) are the speakers. Come learn a thing or two and contribute your voice to the conversation.For a complete calendar for this important series of events please go here. In Four Bridges North. [SLurl teleport at this link}
3pm - 5pm Acquarella Open Studio
ACQUARELLA, an aquarium on a cosmic scale, is filled with swaying, lacey aquatic plants, schools of neon tetras, animated angelfish and goldfish, drifts of diatoms, and huge green lily pads that bob up and down in the invisible current. Pose balls invite people to swim to the songs of whales, and throughout there are traces of an untold story. Who is hunting whom with those ghostly sonar pings? Come to party and describe what is going on in the aquarium to win a cash prize. While you are there enjoy some champagne and dance to jazz flamenco music. Fun Freebie Diatom Rezzer as your gift for attending. in Lie. [SLurl teleport at this link]
7pm - Gimp Course Orientation
GIMP is a free image manipulation program similar to PhotoShop. This 10 week course is taught by Calla Cela & Ima Mechanique and is a hands on series that will teach you to work confidently in GIMP. The course includes metals, gems, alphas, seamless textures, making signs, using masks, animations, and introduction to clothing using Robin Sojourner's or Chip Midnight's UV maps. Each class includes notes with illustrations in PDF format for students who attend. This class is taught in voice. This course will be taught starting September 5th, Saturday at either 10AM or 6PM. This session is free, but the course is not. So come talk to Calla Cela, find out more about our 10 week course, and enroll if you decide it is right for you. In Cichlid. [SLurl teleport at this link]
9pm - Nina Brandenburg Live 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 EllaFitzgerald, 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 11/29
8am - Poetry: A Celebration of Life Open Mic
If you are a poet, a writer or just in love with the spoken word you will enjoy this Poetry Recital and Open Mic. All are invited to take part by presenting your work or listening. This will be a voice event, although you do not have to speak in order to participate. IM:Sabreman Carter for more details. In Avgi. [SLurl teleport at this link]
1pm - Phantom Rose Lightshow: Grieg's In Autumn
This afternoon you will be treated to a spectacular light show over the Phantom Rose sim from the Opera House veranda. The light show is set to the beautiful sonata 'In Autumn' by Edvard Grieg. When first presented to a colleague, Grieg was told 'This is trash, Grieg; go home and write something better.' Thankfully it has survived to become a well loved piece for wind and percussion, capturing the warmth and sun of autumn as well as quoting themes from another piece entitled 'Autumn Storm' which invokes images of the cool changing season. In Phantom Rose. [SLurl teleport at this link]
5pm - Ballet Pixelle Performs The Nutcracker
Ballet Pixelle performs its version of the Nutcracker ("The Nut") for the third year this holiday season. "The Nut" is Ballet Pixelle's essence of The Nutcracker so you can see the wonderful dances. Does Clara become the Princess to her Nutcracker as he becomes the Prince of her dreams? We see mysterious dances in the white castle. Arabian dancers fly in on magic carpets. A Russian cossack stamps out a dance. Chinese Empresses move on delicate feet and Spanish senoritas throw themselves flamboyantly. Even the snowflakes dance during this classic ballet performance. In IBM 10. [SLurl teleport at this link]
7pm - AMforte Clarity Live at SolarWinds
AMFORTE Clarity brings her unique punk/rock sound and style to SolarWinds in this live performance. She generally performs all original music with the odd cover thrown in for good measure. Her influence include, U2, Nirvana, RadioHead, Alanis Morrissette, Coldplay, MCR, AAR, The Cranberries, Our Lady Peace and Elliott Smith. In Sanctuary Winds. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Monday 11/30
4pm - Keith Madsen Live at Tranquil Cafe
People call Keith Madsen the Cat Stevens of Second Life. He streams out of Birmingham, UK and plays a mix of originals and covers of classic rock, folk and country tunes. Tranquil Cafe always has a friendly crowd so this show is sure to be a great way to start your work week. In Firmament Tranquil. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Tuesday 12/1
6am - Russell Eponym Plays Live for World AIDS Day
Russell Eponym (Russell Taylor Ashby) is a British folk singer currently resident in North Wales. He was one of the first live musicians in Second L ife and has performed in most of the major venues. Primarily influenced by the British and European folk tradition, Russell has played in bands and ensembles covering many musical genres and as a solo artist and street singer in London, Paris and Vienna. His major influences include Davy Graham, Bert Jansch, John Renbourne and Mark Knopfler. His unique sound is characterized by his meticulous finger picking style, his soft voice and charming stage presence. Russell also plays mandolin, banjo and harmonica, though it is as a guitar player that he has become so well known and popular in Second Life. In Muse Isle. [SLurl teleport at this link]
3:30pm Thinkers: Virtual Life, Reloaded
Philip Rosedale is launching a new company that plans to take the concept of virtual life a lot further. What would that entail, ideally? What lessons should he have learned from SL? Come and discuss with Extropia, all welcome. In SupportforHealing. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Wednesday 12/2
7pm - Rosie Barthelmess Sings at The Shoe Expo
My dear friend Rosie is singing at the shoe fair this evening so make sure to head over and turn your music on while you search for the perfect new shoes to complete your holiday outfit. Rosie and I share a love of the music of Jason Mraz and she handles his complicated lyrics with ease. From Sara Bareilles to Patsy Cline and Ray Lamontagne to Jason Mraz, Rosie's sets showcase her love for pop, jazz, alternative, and country. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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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 screen shots 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.
More places to visit in Second Life. How often do they perform ballet? Is it synchronized?
Posted by: Virtual Bob | Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 11:31 PM
Ballet Pixelle has regular performances in SL. I often list them here or you can subscribe to the list by following the link to the performance space and clicking on the subscriber at the venue.
The performances I have seen include individual movement and synched dancing as well.
Posted by: Chestnut Rau | Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 09:27 AM