Chestnut Rau’s weekly round-up of upcoming SL events…
One of my favorite holiday traditions is reading Charles Dickens' story A Christmas Carol. This year we will be treated to a reading of this classic tale by the versatile and talented storytellers from West of Ireland. The setting for this production is an immersive London street scene complete with gas street lamps, glowing shop windows and Scrooge & Marley's counting house.
The performance will feature a mix of familiar voices and friends from the WOI community. Chief Storyteller Shandon Loring will reprise his role as “Ebeneezer Scrooge”, the cold-hearted, greedy man, who despises all things which promote happiness. Elder Priestman will lend his warmth to the story as “Bob Cratchit,” Scrooge’s underpaid clerk. The rest of the ensemble includes long list of familiar faces who will surprise and delight the audience." After the performance the audience will be invited to join the cast for a reception.
Monday December 14th at 7pm is the date to remember for this performance. All the performers are volunteers and donations are accepted to support Project Children, a non-profit helping children in Northern Ireland. In West of Ireland. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Also after the break: UN Conference on Climate Change in SL, Pixel Hill Anniversary Celebration, Avatar Repertory Theater Presents Christmas Tales and much, much more
(All event times in SLT, "Second Life Time"-- i.e., Pacific Standard)
Thursday 12/10
Ongoing through 12/18 - United Nations Climate Change Conference 2009 in SL
You can participate in the United Nations Climate Change Conference due to the hard work of Peter Lundquist (SL: Paolo Rousselot) who has worked closely with OneClimate.net , Beta Business Park and the Commonwealth Islands to host the Copenhagen Expo. The Expo itself will be hosted at the 350 Pavilion , while Copenhagen Live (live streams from the actual event at Copenhagen) will be hosted at the Arena. On each day of the conference (except for the 13th), between 10 am to 11 am there will be a live question-and-answer session between in-world audiences and the OneClimate team in Copenhagen, who will have access to conference participants to whom to field the questions. In OneClimate. [SLurl teleport at this link]
4:3pm - 7pm - An evening of Classical Music and Meaningful Conversation at Virtually Speaking
Duo Appassionato, violinists Izabla Spiewak and Xi Yang will play the Vivaldi's Four Seasons in its entirety. This Baroque composition is lovely from the first note to the last and will be a treat for everyone lucky enough to listen. Then at 6pm social media strategist Ian Welsh and economist Stirling Newberry will talk about the disconnect between US President Obama, voters and the economy. Jimbo Hoyer hosts this informative talk which will be simulcast on BlogTalkRadio. In Virtually Speaking. [SLurl teleport at this link]
6pm Interactive Music History Workshop
Join Juniper Eames and Clarissa Schumann and learn about Barowure Christmas music. The group will listen to and discuss music by Bach and Vivaldi. This interesting and informative discussion will be a holiday treat for your ears. In A piacere. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Friday 12/11
11am - Traditional Irish Ceili at Flanagans Island Pub
Starting the ceili off will be Joe Paravane, a SL live musician who performs folk music. Joe will be followed by poetry and prose readings. It will be an open mic event, totally live, in the vein of all traditional ceilis. The group is actively looking for a bodhran and or bagpipe player willing to show off their talents. In Flanagans Island. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Noon - The Peace Prayer at the Church in Dee
Rung three times a day the Angelus was a consistent part of medieval European life for half a millenium. Join the group at the church inside the Walled City of Dee as they gather to continue this ancient tradition. This Angelus prayer has long been interpreted as "the Peace Prayer". Why not make this meditation a part of your Winterfest celebration? The angelus bell is rung, and the angelus prayed, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon. All faith traditions are warmly welcomed. In Dee. [SLurl teleport at this link]
1pm - Sunday afternoon - Pixel Hill Live Music Venue 2nd Anniversary
Pixel Hill presents 3 days of amazing live music to celebrate its 2nd Anniversary operating as a successful live music venue. At Pixel Hill has 3 stages - The Jester Inn , The WaterStage & The Gallery - where they host SL's best live musicians, with a focus on original music and giving a platform to new musicians making their way on the SL live music scene. This weekend you will be treated to performances by musicians who have played here over the years surrounded by a warm welcoming crowd that will gather at cozy The Jester Inn. For more information go here. [SLurl teleport at this link]
5pm - Avatar Repertory Theater Group Present "The Real Christmas Story"
Does your Christmas look less like Norman Rockwell and more like Norman Bates? Does your family put the "Diss" in "Dysfunctional"? In his "The Xmas I Met Santa", Sodovan Torok brings us a sweeter tale of how Santa made an unexpected entrance and a somewhat painful exit. Rowan Shamroy shows us how old family dynamics are magnified and amplified during the requisite holiday gathering. Kayden Oconnell shatters some Christmas myths when a hotshot reporter visits a young old man who knew Santa before Santa was cool. The group is introducing an English sub-titler for the hearing impaired during these performances. Admission to the event is free. Two other performances will be presented on Saturday 12/ 12 at 3pm and Sunday 12/13 at 2 pm. This unique performance is not to be missed! In Rockcliffe. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Saturday 12/12
Noon - Zeke Yoshikawa Speaks about Organ Donation and Transplantation
Activist Zeke Yoshikawa to speak about his group "Organ Donation & Transplantation" at Steeltopia City Carnegie Public Library. He will talk about life saving organ transplants and educate the public about how to give the gift of life. As many of you know this issue is near and dear to me. Please do make a point of attending if you can. In Steeltopia. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Noon - Cindy Ecksol Live at Music Island
Cindy Ecksol has been making music for as long as she can remember. She is particularly interested in traditional music and her repertoire includes everything from Irish tunes and Israeli dance music played on autoharp to dark Appalachian fiddle tunes from the mountains of West Virginia. Come listen to her perfrom Christmas roots music that will speak to your heart. In Sea Turtle Island. [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,Klannex Northmead, Persephone Phoenix, Sabreman 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]
4:30pm Tycho Beresford's Cajun Night Before Christmas
Tycho Beresford will be reading the holday favorites A Night Before Christmas along with A Cajun Night Before Christmas, giving up a glimpse of the bayou traditions celebrating Papa Noel! Don't miss this offbeat and enlightening interpretation of a holiday classic. In Holmesk. [SLurl teleport at this link]
6pm - An Evening of Live Music at The Savoy Jazz Club
Amazing Argentine jazz guitarist, Joaquin Gustav starts off the evening at the lovely and intimate Savoy Jazz Club. Then at 8pm enjoy a full hour of duets by Satin and Erin. This RL couple brings spirited banter and powerful musical performance to the stage. Finally at 9 the strong classically trained voice of Nina Brandenberg takes over the club. Dress up or come as you are, bring a date or come on your own - the crowd is friendly and the music is fine. Jump in! In Marco Island. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Sunday 12/13
All Day - Insilico Open House
Insilico the popular Cyberpunk Megapolis, its staff and players invite everyone to participate in thier first semi-annual Insilico Open House Day. whether you're a veteran roleplayer, a scripter or builder or simply a curious traveller, all are welcome to stop by and participate in this all-day, multi-sim event, open to all across the metaverse to come and see futuristic city, Insilico for a day of roleplay fun and excitement, both in-character and casually. Take a tour of this uniquely cyberpunk setting, take in the festivities, listen to music by DJ Fine Caliber or participate in a roleplay class. For more information go here. In Insilico. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Noon- Last Chance for Poets for Auction
Da Vinci Isle proudly presents their Christmas Charity event 2009;
“Poets for Auction”, a fundraiser for Warchild Canada. Running from 8th through today at noon several known Second Life poets will be put
on the auction block for sale. The poets will write a commissioned poem
for the winning bidder, dedicated to someone of their choice. War Child’s goal is to empower children and young people in
war-affected areas through community-based programs, which strengthen
their psychological and social development and well-being. In DaVinci Isle. [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 - Opening of Artis Reloaded
Come to the opening of exhibits by Alecio Mavendorf, Arlow Bonetto and Tonya Boucher at the Artis Gallery. These artist present a wide range of work from fractal art to paintings. In Lingua Franca. [SLurl teleport at this link]
1pm - Cypress Rosewood Live
The legendary Cypress Rosewood performs his musical magic with flutes, guitars and synthesizers throughout the SL world and is a metamedia treat to see live, in concert. This afternoon you can catch him at the Nag Hall of Fame Opening. In Rich Island. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Monday 12/14
3pm - Mystical Mastery's Dancing Snowman Puppeteer Class
This is a basic Puppeteer Class, covering Todd Borst's prim animation tool. We'll be building a simple Snowman, then making it dance! Note: you can pick up Puppeteer (free or full edition) at XD Fusion before class. It will also be available to pick up at class. All building skill levels welcome, as long as you can rez and move prims and put scripts in them. In Mystical Mastery. [SLurl teleport at this link]
5pm - Von Johin Live at Buddy's Bar
Buddy's Bar is a replica of the real life Buddy's Bar in limerick City Ireland and tonight bluesman Von Johin rocks the place. Von plays acoustic flatpicking and fingerstyle country blues styles with songs from roots blues artist like Howlin' Wolf, Rev Gary Davis, Muddy Waters, BB King, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Hot Tuna, Willie Dixon and more, streaming from Von Johin's Blue Note Studio in Nashville, TN. In RL Von Johin has performed and recorded with members of Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna, Merl Saunders, Grateful Dead, Fleetwood Mac and a host of other aging hippy friends in his career as a guitarist, songwriter, artist and sideman. In Celebration Isle. [SLurl teleport at this link]
6pm - Plato's Academy Examines 'What is Justice?'
Plato's Academy continues its consideration of six fundamental questions in philosophy. Today they discuss "What is justice?" The topic is far too extensive for thorough examination in an hour, but the group will take a stab at such questions as "Is justice learned or intrinsic?" "Who determines what is just or unjust?" "To what extent does justice require punishment for the unjust?" "Is it a matter of justice that material goods are unevenly distributed?" The moderator will be in voice so you must be able to hear, but you are welcome to interact in voice or type. In Mountains Forest. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Tuesday 12/15
Noon - Copenhagen Expo Presents Better Living Through Second Life
Pooky Amsterdam will examine how Second Life benefits us all through the development of education sims, discussion groups covering interesting and challenging topics, exceptional builds accurately re-creating geography and architecture we might not learn about or experience otherwise. Pooky is fun, informative and has great insight into SL, the people and culture represented. IN Beta Technologies. [SLurl teleport at this link]
3:30 - Thinkers: Good Grief!
To some, they are practical jokers, making fun of anyone who takes SL too seriously. To others, they are a kind of terrorist, whose criminal acts aught to be taken as seriously as any RL breach of the law. Is griefing lighthearted fun, a mild annoyance, or something more sinister? And why do some people go for that sort of thing? Come and discuss with Extropia. All welcome. In Pennyroyal [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Wednesday 12/16
7pm - Santa Visits!
Santa visits the West of Ireland tonight. Head on over for great stories of the holidays and a chance to sit on his lap and tell him your wishes. This is a great event for families and children. Stories in voice. In West of Ireland. [SLurl teleport at this link]
7pm - Matthew Perreault at the Luxor Stage
Relax your mid week worries by heading over to Circe Broome's Luxor Stage for an hour of unique and original songwriting from Matthew Perreault. In Laurel Arts Isle. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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.
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