Chestnut Rau’s Weekly round-up of upcoming SL events…
The Caerleon Artists Group is comprised of more than 30 artists and educators who work on collaborative projects, art exhibitions, classes lectures and workshops. This Sunday January 17th from 1pm to 3pm, the public is invited to an opening party to celebrate Steaming Hot, an installation on the Erato of Caerleon sim. During the opening party attendees will be treated to a performance and music by MammaLuv SkyTower. Read more about her here.
Steaming Hot is a large show that includes steampunk builds by leading artists including Bryn Oh, Zhora Maynard, Wizard Gynoid and many others. This show is curated by my friend Sabrinaa Nightfire who always seems to have her hand in great art installations in Second Life. You can find a complete list of the participating artists here. Come to the opening to see the work, mix and mingle with the artists and community. If you can't join us for the party, be sure to by in the coming days to enjoy a visual treat. In Erato of Caerleon. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Also after the break: Fricker Fracker Spring Awakening Concert, Lance Rembrandt CD Release Party, Forum on Resource Economics and much, much more
(All event times in SLT, "Second Life Time"-- i.e., Pacific Standard)
Thursday 1/14
2pm - ZeroOne Paz Plays Thoughtful Music
ZeroOne Paz is an instrumentalist and composer who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has performed in nearly every kind of musical ensemble imaginable, from orchestras to rock bands, bluegrass to acid jazz. His SL solo performances include original jazz, ambient chill, and heartfelt covers. In Mango. [SLurl teleport at this link]
6pm - New Moon Music Series Debut at Music Island
AldoManutio Abruzzo will offer a new series of discussion and performance of new music over the next year. The New Moon series will to feature the best in SL new music, programmed and hosted by Aldo on the nights of the New Moon. Come see what he has up his sleeve for the first in this interesting series of live music sponsored by Music Island. In Sea Turtle Island. [SLurl teleport at this link]
6pm - Young Zeid Classical Music Concert
Young Zeid, one of SL's most accomplished classical performers will delight music lovers with a concert of solo violin music at the beautiful Amadora Recital Hall. In A piacere. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Friday 1/15
11am - Traditional Style Irish Ceili
This traditional style Irish Ceilii is an open call for singers, poets, musicians ( bagpipers, bodhran especially) and readers of prose to come and perform. The atmosphere will be welcoming and the performances totally natural and totally live. Come and bring your friends. In Flanagans Island. [SLurl teleport at this link]
2pm - Nomanisan Straits Art Gallery Presents The Dead Art Planet Opening
Listen to the music and poetry by Ultraviolet as you explore Betty Tureaud's art installation "The Dead Art Planet" Enter this immersive and interactive build located in a lonely planet with no life. There is a huge sphere in the center of the space and as visitors touch the sphere shapes and patterns emerge making a fully interactive installation. Betty Tureaud is an artist who's education includes study at the Danish Design School. In Nomanisan Stratis. [SLurl teleport at this link]
5pm - Oxbridge Class: SL Economics -- Sell What You Make
This one-hour course for beginners zooms through the steps between a creator with dreams and a successful merchant. Think of it as "Product, Presentation, Pricing, Promotion, and Pipeline." 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]
7pm - Fricker Fracker at Crap Mariner's Clocktree
Fricker Fracker will perform an Awakening ceremony at the Clocktree as we switch from Winter to Spring on the island. Fricker plays soothing and spiritual native American flute music that you must hear to appreciate. This event happens in my own backyard and chances are very good I will be there so if you come please say hello. In Edloe [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Saturday 1/16
10am - NCI Class: Building with Flexi and Light
This class will help novice builders master using flexible prims and local lighting in builds. You must know your way around the build tools to keep up with the pace of this hour long workshop. The instructor is Leonato Scribe who will help you get your flags waving and light up the night with flexible prims and local lighting. In Boomer Island. [SLurl teleport at this link]
1pm to 4pm - Redzone Live at CBGB in SL
In case you missed Redzone's show last week you have another chance. Redzone is a UK band who's members are Cabaret Voltaire (vocals/electric violin), Red Xu (guitar/bass guitar/samples), and Avomatsur Rustamova (synth/electric double bass/theremin). The band has a unique and original sound, fusing industrial, hiphop, electronica, classical, with alternative and ambient influences. The show starts with DJ Violette Oakleaf to warm up the crowd for RedZone who takes the stage at 2pm. The afterparty will wind down with tunes by DJ Robertus Janus. In Atlantis City. [SLurl teleport at this link]
4pm - Live Blues with JimmyT49 Dukes at Mississippi Delta Blues
JimmyT49 Dukes is a guitarist, singer and songwriter who was raised on old motown R&B. His style also includes a strong rock component which he incorporates in his both original songs and the tunes he covers. His musical influences include Stevie Ray Vaughan (RIP), Robin Trower, Jennifer Battan and Buddy Guy to name a few In Mississippi Delta Blues. [SLurl teleport at this link]
5pm to 7pm - Pilgrim Swashbuckler and Greg Colburn Live at Triumph Cove
An evening of energetic live music at the seaside Triumph Cove venue. First up is Pilgrim Swashbuckler aka Pete Mroz at 5pm. As my friend Joonie says "Pilgrim is the real deal." He has a rich voice and composes many of his own songs. His portion of the show is well worth catching. But don't leave when Pilgrim finishes because you will want to listen to Greg Colburn aka Greg Golossus who play pop and rock with a twist of jazz folk and classic blues. Please IM Ursula Cinquetti for a TP to this special evening of live music or click on the Slurl here. . In Triumph Cove. [SLurl teleport at this link]
6pm - KelvinBlue Oh plays Live
Come on down and celebrate the grand opening weekend of Club Voodoo Child, with the smoking hot blues of y, Mr. Kelvinblue Oh. He will rock the house with his amazing mix of electric blues and rock. From Hendrix to ZZ Top, you will hear old favorites with a new twist. In ensley. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Sunday 1/17
Noon - Discussion: Varied Projections on "The Singularity"
This discussion will look at the basis for the idea 'Singularity', in simple, straightforward terms and argue how big can such a thing get in real terms? How fast can it unfold, in real terms? What are the assumptions making this plausible? If noodling about the future of mankind and machines is something that captures your interest this discussion is for you. In Transvision Nexus. [SLurl teleport at this link]
6pm - The Copper Robot Interviews Novelist Jonathan Lethem
Mitch Wagner, aka The Copper Robot , will talk with New York Times bestselling novelist Jonathan Lethem , who also has the distinct honor of being selected as a winner of the MacArthur Foundation's "genius award." Lethem is the author of Fortress of Solitude and Motherless Brooklyn. His most recent novel, Chronic City, features a fictionalized version of Second Life, which will provide very interesting fodder for this discussion. You should expect the sim to be packed so come early and do your best to contribute to lag reduction. Watch live at the Seaside Theater or on the web. In World2Worlds Island. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Monday 1/18
4pm - Art Gallery Opening with Doubledown Tandino Performing
Submerged is an art gallery that is located, as the name suggest, beneath the sea. The opening party will be held today and you are invited. Come dance to the unique stylings of DJ Doubledown Tandino as he performs a live music mix of eclectic arthouse jazz and blues beats, browse the allery or swim around the open waters. All manners of dress and costume are welcome. Wear a tail, wear a tux, wear your
designer SCUBA gear! Creativity is welcome here. In Trelliana. [SLurl teleport at this link]
5pm - Rockcliffe University Economics Forum: Economics and Resource Management
This forum will touch on concepts and current research related to resource economics and environmental impacts. The forum will review how cost based economic systems help drive resource decisions even when such decisions are not in the best interest of the environment or sustainability. The facilitator is Phelan Corrimal. In Rockcliffe X. [SLurl teleport at this link]
5pm to 8pm - Indie and Electronic Music at Bryn Oh's Immersivia
Applecross presents an evening of indie and electronic music at one of Second Life's most beautiful and intriguing destinations - Bryn Oh's Immersiva. DJs Samara Cioc, Evah Gothly, and special guest curator Siri Woodget will provide the evening's music. If you're a fan of Immersiva, a lover of music and art, or an adventuring steampunk, you don't want to miss this rare opportunity to experience music in this setting. In Immersivia. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Tuesday 1/19
3:30pm - Thinkers: The Generation Gap
According to a recent BBC documentary about the Noughties, age is the new class system. Are the young and the old really as divided as that? Come and discuss with Extropia. All welcome. In Pennyroyal. [SLurl teleport at this link]
7pm - Open Mic: Satire Hosted by Aoife Lorefield
The ancient Irish bards were trained in satire, which they used to maintain the standards of their society. A bardic satire could raise welts, and Irish writers ever since have been known for their skill in this genre. Tonight, bring your best satiric writing to share, and the host will have a few examples from the great satirists as well. In West of Ireland. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Wednesday 1/20
2pm - Lance Rembrandt CD Release Concert
LANCE Rembrandt's CD Release Concert will be followed by a Meet & Greet at 3pm where attendees will have a chance to meet this talented musicians. The recordings for this CD were done while performing live in Second Life and will be made available exclusively in Second Life. LANCE will be giving his CD to residents 3 months or younger in SL as a way to welcome them to SL and introduce them to the music scene. In Solace Cove. [SLurl teleport at this link]
7pm - Matthew Perreault at the Luxor Stage
Soothe your hump day 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]
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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.
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