Chestnut Rau’s weekly round-up of upcoming SL events…
If you like live Jazz and 3D immersive art, there is a series of mixed reality events that should tickle your fancy. JazzLive at The Crypt presents a short season of jazz concerts celebrating the wealth of talent in the UK jazz scene. The shows will be broadcast live from the RL venue into a Second Life space filled with art by some of the virtual world’s most respected artists -- DanCoyote Antonelli, Oberon Onmura and Juria Yoshikawa.
The art covers the entire sim and creates a wild, pulsing, colorshifting environment which serves as the background for the music. As you can see from the photo above the art is large-scale. What you can't see is the work reacts to avatars which creates an engaging immersive experience. During performances the RL audience will be able to view the art on a large screen and the SL audience will be able to see the action at The Crypt. Jazz is experimental by nature and the same can be said about virtual art so the two seem like ideal partners.
On Friday, 11/13 at 8pm in London and Noon in SL, The Dave O'Higgins Quartet will perform, featuring Dave O'Higgins on tenor & soprano saxes, Tom Cawley on piano, Arnie Somogyi on bass and Matt Home on drums. For more information about this show and for a schedule of weekly performances please go here. As a special bonus this week, there will be a set by SL jazz musician Seba Sideways who will be playing starting at noon. In JazzLive. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Also after the break:NMC Covers 2 Sims with Work from 30 Artists, Political Humor in the Age of Obama, Old-time Thanksgiving Stories, AIDS Benefit and much much more
(All event times in SLT, "Second Life Time"-- i.e., Pacific Standard)
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Thursday 11/12
4:30pm - 7pm - Classical Improvisation, Death, Sex & Evolution at Virtually Speaking
Tip Corbett (Gregory Hall in RL) holds degrees from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and the Curtis Institute of Music. This afternoon he will perform and chat about original composition and classical improvisation. Then Jimbo Hoyer will interview Dorion Sagan, American science writer, essayist, and theorist. He has written and co-authored many books on evolution, most recently Notes from the Holocene and Into the Cool, co-authored with Eric D.Schneider, on the subject of non-equilibrium thermodynamics. Sagan is the son of astronomer Carl Sagan and biologist Lynn Margulis. Virtually Speaking is simulcast on BlogTalkRadio so you can listen to the show even if you can't make it to the studio.In Virtually Speaking. [SLurl teleport at this link]
7pm - Horse Racing
Come experience horse track style races with scripted start gate/timer and payouts to winner of each race. Racing is tons of fun for jockeys of all skill levels and free basic horses are here for anyone who wants to race that doesn't have a horse. The track is open 24/7 for practice and rules can be found in a notecard giver near starting gate. Come join the races or just watch the action. In Morestello. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Friday 11/13
2pm - 6pm - Second Friday Art Stroll Presents Photography by Carthalis Rossini
From the places that he has visited to the constant change and appearance of his avatar Carthalis Rossini has documented his journey through Second Life since 2007. Come see this interesting exhibition of his photographs. Music for this event will be provided by Engrama, a musical duo comprised of Pupito Abrahams who hails from Argentina and Lakua Arriaga from Spain. Their music consists of songs of their own creation, live musical experimentation, as well as covers from groups such as Joy Division, Radiohead, Sigur Ros, and The Cure. In WaterWay New York. [SLurl teleport at this link]
4pm - Brooklyn is Watching ReGrandelicious Opening
Brooklyn is Watching has relocated to a new sim and they are celebrating with a party. Music will be provided by DJ Nostrum Forder. Come look at the new space and see what the creative minds of SL residents have produced this week. BIW is always an adventure, always fun. This party is sure to be a good time. In Push. [SLurl teleport at this link]
5pm - NCI Class: Dealing with Griefers
Friday the 13th seems like an appropriate day to deal with the scary subject of griefing. Second Life is full of wonderful people who contribute to our world -- but if you do happen to encounter one of the few whose purpose is to diminish your enjoyment it helps to know how best to deal with the situation. This class will cover important tips and tricks for dealing with "griefing", including how to use Second Life's all important mute feature, how to avoid being orbited/pushed, and how and when to file an Abuse Report with Linden Lab. In Fishermans Cove. [SLurl teleport at this link]
5pm - Rara Destiny Live at Ambrosia Dance Club
Rara's sultry singing voice, accompanied by her acoustic guitar, beautiful personality and Australian accent certainly makes for a fun hour of music. She draws inspiration from the likes of Norah Jones, REM, KT Tunstall, Patsy Kline, Michelle Shocked to name just a few In Ambrosia Dance Club. [SLurl teleport at this link]
5PM - Clairede Dirval Live at Theatre of The Clouds
Full time road musician in RL for over 25 years, Clairede plays rocking guitar and sings with a gravely voice that is reminiscent of Janis Joplin. She cut her teeth on country & blues. She has played for bikers, cowboys, sailors and three piece suited audiences, all of whom love her style. If you are into to rock sound, I think you will too. In Locus Amoenus. [SLurl teleport at this link]
7pm - Picker Apogee live at Tuscan Sun
Picker Apogee blends folk, pop, rock and ragtime into a beautiful hour of fingerstyle guitar music for your entertainment. If you enjoy instrumental music of the higest calliber then don't miss this show. In Blistereen. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Saturday 11/14
10am - Safe Waters Foundation Mermaid/Merman Support Group Meeting
Interested in being a mermaid or merman? The Safe Waters Foundation is all about helping mermaids and mermen in SL. Please join the meeting where the group discusses all things mer-centric. Note there are free mermaid/merman tails/AOs available. In Cocoa Beach. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Noon - 9pm Fall Music Festival at Solace Beach Estates
Plan to spend the whole day or pop in and out to catch your favorite performers. Either way, you will not want to miss this Fall Music Festival with shows by Joaquin Gustav, Carah Nitely, Sky Galaxy, Musicman Appletor, Zachh Cale, Jean Munro, Bara Jonson, Winters Kanto and Dirtydee Sweetwater. In Solace Beach. [Slurl teleport at this link]
Noon - Midnight Benefit for AIDS Victims in South Africa
Loving South Africa is zooming in on the AIDS epicenter of the world and the AIDS sufferers in Kwazulu Natal , South Africa. The organization has strategic partnerships with 7 grass root ministries who are impacting lives in this region. For 12 hours today you can listen to some of SLs best live musicians such as Maximillion Kleene, Raspbur REarwin, Phemie Scott, Harper Messmer and Karka Dinzeo and others. While you are enjoying the music you can learn about the work of this charitable organization and lend your support to this noble cause. In K Ahtoll. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Noon - 7pm Live Poetry Readings at Sanctuary
Enjoy an afternoon of poetry readings from some of SL's favorites: Russell Eponym, Corwyn Allen, Stosh Quartz, Sabrean Carter, and Rosedrop Rust. Circe Broom's Sanctuary has quickly become a lively gathering spot for poetry and literature lovers. Join in to see for yourself. In Laurel Arts Isle. [SLurl teleport at this link]
1pm - Sabine Stonebender Art Exhibit at Excalibur Studios
The
creator of Zero Point and other fine works has created a new exhibit
visible for the month of November. The exhibit takes some old ideas,
some new ideas as interpreted through Sabine's artistic eye and for a
memorable immersive experience. This art exhibit is sponsored by
Excalibur studios, a philanthropic project of Phillip Vought. In
Aquitaine. [SLurl teleport at this link]
3pm - 6pm Redzone Live in Insilico
Get ready for a full afternoon of amazing music, starting with a set of tunes by DJ Karu Seetan. At 4pm enjoy a full hour of music and video projection from RedZone, who have a unique and
original sound, fusing industrial, hiphop, musique concrète,
electronica, classical, alternative and ambient influences. The afternoon will close with a set by DJ Gomi Mfume. The show takes place in the breathtaking Insilico. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Sunday 11/15
10am - Two Full Sims of Art Opening at New Media Consortium
The Aho Museum on the NMC Campus West and Ars Simulara present an enormous collection of virtual art today with music provided by Winters Kanto and Joaquin Gustav at 10am and again at 5pm. As you listen to the delicate and lovely music you can wander the grounds and discover work by 30 artists, including featured artists such as Spiral Walcher, Maya Paris, nessuno Myoo, Sunn Thunders, Saiwun Yoshikawa, Bryn Oh, Glyph Graves, Gleman Jun, Alizarin Goldflake, Douglas Story and Desdemona Enfield, Mencius Watts and Taggert Alsop. and CJ Carnot and Stella Costello. That is a long list of names but the important message is the very best of SL artists are included in this exhibit. In NMC Campus West and Ars Simulacra. [SLurl teleport at this link] or [SLurl teleport at this link]
Ongoing - Ub Yifu Sculpture Exhibit
Ub Yifu's amazing sculpture will be exhibited at Fruit Islands Art for the month of November. Marvel at Ub's skillful use of the prim to create stunning 3D objects as you wander through this exhibit. In Mango. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Noon - Keltish Live at The Blarney Stone
Keltish is a three piece band whose players are born in the US but are of celtic decent and they all have widely different musical backgrounds.T he group plays a mix of acoustic and electric instruments and the tunes chosen are often traditional Celtic tunes with a fun, modern twist. See them today at Blarney Stone Irish Bar, in SL Dublin as part of the venue's weekly Live Music Showcase. Listen to Dublin Radio if you cant be at the show in SL. In Dublin. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Noon - 3PM - Cylindrian Rutabega, Lyndon Heart and Patrick LaSalle at Molaskey's Pub
Pull up a chair and settle in for one of the best afternoons of live music on the grid. Start off with the rich vocals of Cylindrian Rutabega, followed by the versatile and talented Lyndon Heart and finish up with an hour of fun, rock songs with a country twinge from the wonderful Patrick LaSalle. These shows take place at the friendly beach stage of Molaskey's Pub. In Wichi. [SLurl teleport at this link]
1pm - Storm Cells by Oberon Onmura Art Installation Opening
Storm Cells is a gorgeous sim-wide installation created by Oberon Onmura opening at project Z today. Oberon Onmura is known for conceptual pieces that showcase a sense of minimalism, with a fluid incorporation of organic elements. For Storm Cells, he scripted SL cloud density reactions, lightning particles, and beautiful color gradations - all within a construction of approximately one thousand 8mx8mx8m cubes, or "storm cells." The cells stretch as wide as the sim, so set your draw distance far. Live electronica and ambient music will be provided for the Opening by HatHead Rickenbacker. In Cetus. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Monday 11/16
4pm - EvaMoon Ember at Z's Music Club
EvaMoon skewers romance, sex, high tech and pop culture with smart, funny original songs. It's a tasty blend of Jazz, Cabaret & Comedy. If you've ever lost your heart to a chocolate bar, lusted after the UPS guy, or felt like trading a man for a vibrator EvaMoon has a song for you. In Sri Syadasti. [SLurl teleport at this link]
7PM - Winston Ackland Live Weekly at Shiki Sim Center
Premier Second Life live performer and real life music professional, Winston Ackland entertains his loyal fans and new audience with clever original works and quirky adaptations of obscure covers. RL and SL merged when Winston’s cover of “Lithium” hit the big screen in 20th Century Fox Films blockbuster hit, “Marley and Me." Listen to Winston every Monday evening. In Shiki. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Tuesday 11/17
Noon - Backintyme Presents Thanksgiving Songs and Stories
Backintyme (Raymond and MaryLee Frog) presents an hour of Thanksgiving stories and songs from the 19th century at Dakota Playhouse, Phoenix Pass today Noon and again at 7pm this evening. Come and enjoy an hour of informative old-fashioned entertainment. The theater is not in a role play area, so period dress is not mandatory. In Phoenix Pass. [SLurl teleport at this link]
3:30pm - Readings from Huckleberry Hax's New Novel
If you are a fan of metaverse sci-fi writer Huckleberry Hax, you MUST come hear his newest novel Beside an Open Window. If you aren't a fan yet, come hear him read and you will be a fan soon. . Readings of begin at 3:30 pm SLT each Tuesday at the Blue Angel Poets' Dive. In Windermere. [SLurl teleport at this link]
3:30pm - Thinkers: The Great Complainers
Have you ever noticed how some residents of SL do little but complain about the world? Why do such people not quit SL if it is as bad as all that and would the remaining residents loose something vital if they did leave permanently? Come and discuss the motives and purpose of the professional complainer with Extropia. All welcome. In SupportforHealing. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Wednesday 11/18
4:30pm - Political Humor in the Age of Obama
Political Humor in the Age of Obama-Assessing Obama's First Year is a live simulcast of a presentation by University of Delaware Assistant Professor of Communication Danna Young. Her research interests include political media
effects, public opinion, political satire and the psychology of
political humor. Her work on the role and effects of late-night comedy
in the changing political environment has been published in numerous
journals including Media Psychology, Political Communication,
International Journal of Press/Politics, Journal of Broadcasting and
Electronic Media, and Mass Media and Society. Questions will be taken from the SL audience. In University of Delaware. [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.
Making a note of the Backintyme show... I try not to miss those.
-ls/cm
Posted by: Crap Mariner | Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 10:33 AM