Chestnut Rau’s weekly round-up of upcoming SL events…
New Toulouse is a lovely sim modeled after Old New Orleans. As the residents are beginning to prepare for Mardi Gras they have discovered a terrible crime has been committed! There has been a heinous murder and the gentle people of New Toulouse need your help to solve the mystery. More information about the murder can be found in the local community newspaper, the Tattler.
If you want to help solve the mystery of the murder of Albert Caput, you need to pick up a HUD and use it to find and solve the clues hidden around New Toulouse. There are 20 clues in all and once you have collected them you can claim a prize. Meet the residents of this wonderful roleplay community, explore the environs and participate in this engaging mystery any time during the month of February. You begin your stint as a detective in Laveau Square. In New Toulouse. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Also after the break: Discuss Gender Identity Exploration in Virtual Worlds, Pajama Party at Gwampa's Dance Kamp, Learn How to Plan and Manage a Sim and much more
(All event times in SLT, "Second Life Time"-- i.e., Pacific Standard)
Thursday 1/28
4pm - Gender Identity Discussion at Daughter of Elysium Cafe
Markt Nukeba is RL author Niela Miller and she has been working in the
field of gender identity for twenty five years. In this discussion she
will talk about exploring gender identity and will invite attendees to
discuss their own experiences and thoughts on the subject.In Orpheum Island. [SLurl teleport at this link]
6pm - The Schumann Duo
A real life married couple, Clarissima Schumann and Kahuna Schumann have been performing 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]
7pm- Shandon Loring Reads "The Canterville Ghost"
"The Canterville Ghost" by Oscar Wilde is a parody featuring a dramatic
spirit named Sir Simon and an American ambassador named Mr. Hiram B.
Otis. When Mr. Otis learns his castle is haunted he succeeds in
victimizing the ghost and disregarding age-old British traditions. An
amusing twist on a traditional gothic horror tale. Read in voice. In West of Ireland. [SLurl
teleport at this link]
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Friday 1/29
1pm - Business Networking Show and Tell
Wrap up the week with some mingling and networking at B2P's Black Sun. Share with fellow business people the best (or worst) thing you have found, learned, seen this week. We'll share landmarks and anecdotes and keep learning from one another. In Beta Technologies. [SLurl teleport at this link]
5pm - New Horizons Poetry
Come to New Horizons for a poetry event hosted by sabreman Carter every
Friday evening. This participatory event will use SL Voice so please come with voice enabled. In Philosophy Island. [SLurl
teleport at this link]
5:30 - Championship Boxing at Warrior Instinct Nations
Tonight Cassy Lannock defends her Aver Middleweight Title against
RoadWarriorsLive Magic. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Warrior
Instinct Nations, formerly Averlast Gymm, has boxing events and every
second Friday of the month is a big tournament event. Check out the new
arena and gym, rebuilt from the ground up. WIN is independent and
supported by is fans. For
a full calendar of events go here. In Warrior Instinct. [SLurl
teleport at this link]
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Saturday 1/30
3pm to 5pm - SL DJ School
This basic 2 hour class will have you creating playlists, streaming
into SL, doing voice-overs, etc. The teacher will supply you with
access to all the programs you need. Get there a bit early to download
and install the necessary programs.In Bayshore. [SLurl teleport at
this link]
6pm - Shane Kirshner Live at Nirvana Beach
Shane Kirshner sang for the first time on
an imaginary stage with a tennis racket for a guitar at the age of
eight. Shane is
self taught and her
inspirations include; Patti Smith, Chrissie Hynde, Bruce Springsteen, and Regina Spektor. In Taj Mahal. [SLurl teleport at
this link]
6pm to 8pm - Grace McDunnough, Frogg & Jaycatt at Heron Island
To many in SL Saturday evening at 6pm is known as "Grace O'clock." Each
week we gather at the Heron Island venue for a magical hour of original
music and covers with a special flair by the sultry songstress Grace
McDunnough .
After Grace finishes up SL legends Frogg Marlow and Jaycatt Nico take
the stage. In Tanglewood. [SLurl teleport at
this link]
7pm - Oxbridge Class on Avatar Safety
This class covers personal information protection, strategies for coping with griefers, abuse reporting, some common scams to avoid--plus other information sources and a few tools to aid you in your Second Life experience. This class will be held at the Caledon Oxbridge Lecture Hall, between the "Cathedral" and the "Hall of Avatar Motion". In Caledon Oxbridge. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Sunday 1/31
10am - 3pm - The Originals, All Day Live Music Showcase
The O R I G I N A L S series is the brainchild of POL Arida and The Shippe who are keen on wide promotion of original Live music in Second Life. The Originals showcases a selection of SL's finest live musicians performing all original sets at various venues across the grid. Each month there are 10 musicians, all performing their original music including a variety of genres so there is something for everyone. Performers today include Carmel Daines, Deadeye Foggarty, Pilgrim Swashbuckler, Phemie Alcott , Greg Golburn, Craig Lyons Writer, Pol Arida and many more If you are unable to be in world don't worry, you will still be able to listen in to the show by tuning into INDIESPECTRUM RADIO as the event will be broadcast live. At the FireFly in Pemberley [SLurl teleport at this link]
11am - Book Discussion: Shadows Over Baker Street
Shadows Over Baker Street: New Tales of Terror is an anthology of
stories, each by a different author and each concerning an exploit of
Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes set against the backdrop of H. P.
Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos. This week's readings include Neil
Gaiman - Study in Emerald and
Elizabeth Bear - Tiger! Tiger! In Awen. [SLurl teleport at this link]
3pm - A Tribute to Robert Burns in Poetry, Prose and Dance
Join the West of Ireland Storytellers and Corwyn Allen as they pay tribute to Scotland's fine writer: Robbie Burns. There will be readings in the Auld Scots as well as in English and lovely ladies doing the Highland Fling. Readings in voice. In West of Ireland. [SLurl teleport at this link]
4pm - IVC Class: Planning and Managing a Sim
Are you considering purchasing a sim in SL? This class will teach you what you need to know before you take that big step. Before taking this class you must be able to access the About Land tab and be able to set land parameters. You should know the difference between mainland and private estate regions. Once you have taken this class you will understand the history of the SL land Industry, be able to plan and calculate prim allocation and availability, plan a sim layout for building and landscaping, manage a private estate with prim bonuses and construct rental price tariffs on sim developments. This class is taught by Insight Virtual College and is free. In Virtual Insight College. [SLurl teleport at this link]
6pm - The Copper Robot Discusses the Apple iPad
Join The Copper Robot, aka Mitch Wagner, and two of the best minds and Apple observers in Second Life: Joe
Miller and ArminasX Saiman as they discuss the new Apple ipad. Joe Miller, a/k/a Joe Linden, is the VP of Platform and Technology Development for
Linden Lab. ArminasX Saiman is author of the popular Second Effects and proprietor of the particle
effects store Electric Pixels. 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]
7pm - Presbyterian Prayer Service
The group prayer service meets every Sunday, lasts approximately 45 minutes, and is followed by fellowship and conversation for anyone who can stay longer. The format is loosely based on the Book of Common Worship, includes audio and video and occasionally incorporates elements from Taize. All are welcome to join us for prayer, whether Presbyterian or otherwise. In Xenia. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Monday 2/1
1pm - Basic Scripting - The Bones of the Script
This class covers Object Emotes and Floating Text, and touches upon some basic grammar that plagues programmers. This is a text based class which takes place in the Mystic Academy Sandbox In Spirit City. [SLurl teleport at this link]
5pm to 8pm - Pajama Party Monday at Gwampa's Dance Kamp
Start the evening off with CelticMaidenWarrior Lancaster who's lovely voice and acoustic guitar will start off the evening on a comfortable and relaxing note. Then at 6pm PM Bookmite takes the stage. He is a piano based singer-songwriter Influenced by a broad range of artists, from classics, such as Leon Russell, Tom Waits, Randy Newman, Billy Joel, and Elton John, to contemporary artists such as Gabe Dixon, Jeff Black, and Ben Folds. Then at 7pm enjoy the music of CraigLyins Writer. Craig brings intimate acoustic sublimity to his live electric rock show. His band performs regularly at LAs most distinguished venues including The Viper Room, Key Club, and the House of Blues and we get to hear him tonight at a pajama party. Wear your flannel pjs or some sexy lingerie. Be creative or come as you are, but be sure to come. In Zeide Kamp. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Tuesday 2/2
10am - Tarot Tuesdays at Ten
Each Tuesday at Ten (both ten am and ten pm) Madame Alenquer will be at
her Tarot Table to assist you in reading tarot. The Tarot Table is
located at Renaissance Rhapsodies Caravanseraii, in the Walled
Mediaeval City of Dee. Please note that Madame Alenquer is available to
read the tarot WITH you, not FOR you. She believes that the future is
fluid, and reading Tarot is more about getting in touch with your inner
self than it is about fortelling fated things to come. She welcomes you
as her honoured guest, and looks forward to chatting with you over a
virtual cup of tea in the Caravanserai. Please drop by and pick up a
notecard for detailed information about the readings beforehand. In
Dee. [SLurl teleport at this link]
6pm - Indian Belly Dance Performance
To celebrate the influence India has had on Japan (most specifically with Buddhism), the Geisha, Oiran and Yakusha apprentices of Shinmachi have prepared an Indian Belly dance performance that will be accompanied by traditional music and fairy tales. The show will last about 20 minutes, with the performers available afterward for chatting. Shinmachi District is a Hanamachi and Performance House for the Edo period Japan artists known as Geisha, Oiran (and Tayuu) and Kabuki actors. Those wishing to join Shinmachi as an apprentice should contact Aisya Destiny. In Cyber city. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Wednesday 2/3
3pm - CharlieO Michigan Plays Live Blues
CharlieO Michigan has won accolades as "Favorite Slide Guitar Player" by the Tampa Bay Blues Society. CharlieO's music has been influenced by the Southern Rock culture and performers as Duane Allman, Eric Clapton, Marshall Tucker Band, Yes, Steely Dan, Dave Mason, Jackson Browne, Jerry Jeff Walker, Leon Russel and many more. Listen to him play live this afternoon. In Cocoon. [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.
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