Chestnut Rau’s weekly round-up of upcoming SL events…
Men in Second Life often complain about how hard it is to dress fashionably. The variety of clothing options available for men pales in comparison to the riches made for women. However, over the next 9 days there will be a series of events to help expand virtual wardrobes options for the well dressed SL man. Between January 8th and 16th the creators of male shopping center KMADD City, will sponsor Menswear Fashion Week. There will be fashion shows highlighting SL’s top menswear clothing designers and more than 60 stores presenting new releases and selling wardrobe staples.
The designer shows will be accented by appropriately fashionable parties and live music events. For a full calendar of events including a list of participating designers and times for the fashion shows please go here. In KMADD Events. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Also after the break: Ozimal Open House, Frets Nirvana New Release Listening Party, University of Western Australia Imagine Art Competition Celebration and much much more......
(All event times in SLT, "Second Life Time"-- i.e., Pacific Standard)
Thursday 1/7
4:30pm - 7pm - Virtually Speaking with Jay Ackroyd with Guests Oliver Knox and David Waldman on Virtually Speaking
Virtually Speaking is a regular public affairs program with host Jay Ackroyd conducted in front of a live SL audience, featuring in-depth conversations with opinion leaders. The show is simulcast on BlogTalkRadio so you can listen even if you can't make it to the studio.
Today at 4:30 we will be treated to a live performance by Cindy Ecksol who has been making and teaching music for as long as she can remember. Her repertoire ranges from Irish tunes and Israeli dance music played on autoharp to dark Appalachian fiddle tunes from the mountains of West Virginia and amusing modern songs about real life. The at 6pm there will be a most interesting discussion between Jay Ackrod, Oliver Knox and David Waldman. Knox is the Washington correspondent for tine international wire service Agence France-Presse and Waldman is a contributing editor at DailyKos and the Project Lead for Congress Matters. The group will discuss the US Congress and the White House and will attempt to shed light on the politics of the day. In Virtually Speaking. [SLurl teleport at this link]
5pm - Surfing Lessons
If you want to learn to surf or if you just want to hang out listening to the great music while people ride the waves, this is your chance. Bobbi Laval of Bundoran Beach will show participants how to surf while Waartza Quixote will be spinning The Beach Boys and other great surfing tunes. Come watch the sunset, dance and learn to surf! In Mango. [SLurl teleport at this link]
7pm - Ireland - An novel of History and Storytelling Read by Shandon Loring
In the winter of 1951, a storyteller, the last practitioner of an honored, centuries-old tradition, arrives at the home of the nine-year-old Ronan O'Mara in the Irish countryside. For three wonderful evenings, the old gentleman enthralls his assembled audience with narratives of foolish kings, fabled saints, and Ireland's enduring accomplishments. Shandon will share portions of Ireland - a novel by Frank Delaney novel in voice. In West of Ireland. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Friday 1/8
10am - Graceful Aeon Talks About an Approach to Strategic Planning
Come learn how to make strategic planning exciting, interesting, fun and easy. Graceful Aeon has experience in organizational management and has taught people her approach in corporate and academic settings. Come learn how a systems thinking approach can help your work life. In Beta Technologies. [SLurl teleport at this link]
1pm - 9pm - Redzone Live Concert at Resonance Concert Hall
Redzone is a British 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 members are experienced live performers and have been credited by Wired and Reuters as the first band to tour Second Life . Hamlet wrote about RedZone on NWN back in March and you can read here. For more information about the order of events for today's extravaganza please go here. You can listen here if you can't make it to the sim for the show. In Resonance . [SLurl teleport at this link]
1pm - 8pm - Ozimals Open House
Interactive pets are all the rage in SL. From chickens to turtles and now bunnies people love these AI creatures that live a full life cycle from cute babyhood through the reproductive years and the elder years. The much anticipated Ozimal bunnies will hit the grid on 1/9 but you are invited to visit the sim for an Open House party today. There will be dancing from 6pm - 8pm and participants are asked to come in their best faery garb. There will be a Great Carrot Grab and some limited edition gifts that will only be available during the Open House so don't miss this party! In Ozimals. [SLurl teleport at this link]
6pm - Izdovrcr Finesmith Celebrates Elvis Presley's Birthday at Elvis Park
Bluesman Izdovrcr Finesmith will pay tribute to Elvis Presley in honor of his birthday. In addition to songs by the King himself, expect rock and roll, rockabilly, rhythm and blues, and folk and covers of well known tunes by Carl Perkins, Bob Dylan, Beatles, and Rolling Stones. In Ohana. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Saturday 1/9
7am - Grace McDunnough Live at the Blarney Stone
This week enjoy the sultry voice of Grace McDunnough who will delight you with her original music and her unique take on classic folk, soul and alternative rock songs. For more information about Grace please visit here. If you can't make it to the show you can listen remotely here .In Dublin. [SLurl teleport at this link] (Photo credit: Crap Mariner)
8am - Discussion about New Beginnings
The Roadside Philosophers will hold this meeting in meeting in their new location within the hosting community of the Rockcliffe University. The discussion this morning will be about beginnings. What does it take to make us start anew? Why do people resist change? Come share your ideas. Participants need to hear voice, but can answer in open chat, note cards, voice or pass during the discussion. In Agile. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Noon - Frets Nirvana Album Release Listening Party at Molaskey's Pub
The first time I heard Frets Nirvana play guitar I was blown away. He plays fingerstyle guitar with a speed that is jaw dropping. If you have never heard Frets before, today is the day you should correct that oversight. His new music compilation "Life is Too Short for One Groove" will be celebrated with a listening party at my favorite club in SL Molaskey's Pub. In Wichi. [SLurl teleport at this link]
2pm - Science Fiction Saturday
Jago Constantine leads a weekly discuss of science fiction in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere at the Bookstacks Pub. Do you have something to say about the book you're reading? Share your insights with the group or come and listen. If you attend bring some thoughts on the last science fiction you read, what you're reading now, and what you want to read next. In Awen. [SLurl teleport at this link]
4pm - Blue Lotus Geishas Perform at the Japanese Restaurant aboard the SS Galaxy
This afternoon you have the opportunity to see kimono-clad Geishas perform traditional music and dance for you entertainment aboard the SS Galaxy. The Japanese Restaurant will offer sushi and other treats for you while you enjoy the show. This is the type of event you are likely to experience only in the virtual world of SL. In Galaxy FORWARD. [SLurl teleport at this link]
8pm - Komuso Tokugawa at Up the Creek Club
Komuso Tokugawa's rough-around-the-edges sound is often described as 'dirty', 'grungy' or 'alternative'. Highly experimental, Komuso takes influences from world music and wraps them around the emotionally charged blues core to create his sound. "The blues is the human condition, Blues is life or truth as has been said, and encompasses the whole spectrum of human emotion from despair to joy." In Houses. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Sunday 1/10
12am - RMB City's One Year Anniversary
Come celebrate the first anniversary of RMB City and the inauguration of its third mayor, Erica Dubach (aka E3a Digital in SL) During the celebration explore the stalls of the new bazaar where you can find fantastic costumes. You have the opportunity to watch the RMB City Opera perform. Finally, E3a Digital, who is a PHD candidate at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, iwill talk about the increasing relevance of our virtual world.
As an added surprise, the Mayor will introduce her first project, the RMB City Code. A series of
codes have been planted in RMB City, where the mystery of an ancient
story is waiting to be discovered. You may embark upon different
experiences to try to crack them. The moment you unfurl this tangled
web, you will revel in an unexpected surprise...In RMB City. [SLurl teleport at this link]
5am - University of Western Australia December Imagine Challenge Winners Party
UWA has taken the art world by storm with its monthly Imagine People's Choice Challenge . All artists are welcome to submit works which are displayed for visitors to the sim who vote for their favorite pieces. Some of SLs most well known and many undiscovered talents are participating. You will not find it easy to locate as large a collection of innovative art in one place elsewhere.
Today the winners of the December competition will be announced and you are invited to view the work and attend a party to celebrate. In UWA. [SLurl teleport at this link]
5am - Grand Opening Celebration by Yohohama Marching Band for Virtual 3D Medical Diorama
Yokohama Marching Band will march in a parade to celebrate the Opening of the Virtual 3D Medical Diorama this morning. The parade will make its way along Riverside Hill of Hoshi Island. Right after the parade, follow the procession to see the Yokohama Marching Band on stage in a drill performance. In Hoshi Island. [SLurl teleport at this link]
10am - Songwriting Workshop with Moondoggirl Moomintoog
SL musician Moondoggirl Moomintoog is a songwriter living in Nashville, TN and concentrating her efforts on writing country music. Join her today as she talks about what led her to become a songwriter and the process she goes through to produce her original music. Don't miss this chance to see beyond a live performance and understand a bit about what makes this talented performer tick. In Wizard. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Noon - Learn to Make Your Own Clothing in Photoshop
This class covers avatar templates, simple shaping of a neckline, adding decoration to your garment, uploading and creating your clothing in Second Life. You do need Photoshop installed on your computer and download these templates before class. This is a perfect opportunity for beginners who want to learn to design clothing. In Danish Visions. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Monday 1/11
5pm - Research Forum on Carbon Capture
This forum discusses concepts and current research related to carbon sequestration. The group will discusses the direction that carbon capture projects are taking and provide a constructive forum in which to challenge the fundamental ideals behind these projects. The facilitator is Phelan Corrimal and the conversation will use SL voice and chat. In Rockcliffe X. [SLurl teleport at this link]
6pm - Carmel Daines at Shine Stage
Carmel Daines' original music blends classic rock, country rock, folk and americana. Her voice is crystal clear and her acoustic guitar is her only accompaniment. She uses no effects and no backing tracks. Go here to read Willow's Playlist post in New World Notes about this talented performer. Catch Carmel tonight in Sasha. [SLurl teleport at this link] (Photo credit: Djembe Babenco Snapzilla stream)
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Tuesday 1/12
3:30pm - Thinkers: Modifying Content to Make it Your Own?
You have bought an item and the original creator has given permission for that item to be modified. As you start making changes, at what point does the item cease to be the original creator's creation and becomes your creation? Come and discuss with Extropia. All welcome. In Pennyroyal. [SLurl teleport at this link]
4pm - Saint Skytower at Sunset Jazz Club
Saint Skyktower shares his love of the blues with the friendly crowd at Circe Broome's Sunset Jazz Club. Saint has a voice tailor made for the blues and if you enjoy this great American art form, this show is sure to please. In Laurel Arts Isle. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Wednesday 1/13
4pm - Euterpe Queller Live at Plucked Wing Tavern
Euterpe Queller has been called a rhythm and blues songstress, a torchy jazz singer, a singer songwriter, and the quintessential rocker chick. One thing is certain, she is an entertainer. For more information about Euterpe go here. In The Faery Crossong. [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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