Chestnut Rau’s weekly round-up of upcoming SL events…
The charity estate West of Ireland kicks off their annual Festival of Saint Patrick this week. The Festival is a sixteen day celebration and fund raising effort that includes music, dancing, storytelling and other fun actvities. A full calendar of daily events from March 5th through the 21st can be found here. Proceeds from every event at WOI go to Project Children, a RL organization bringing children from Northern Ireland on summer trips to stay with host families in the United States.
On March 5th at noon the Festival of Saint Patrick begins with a fashion show featuring the creative work of AliciaKay Kilara (above) who was kind enough to show me her designs. Beautiful models from JM Model Agency will showcase the clothing during the show. In addition, there will be a Charity Auction featuring one of a kind designer gowns, signature jewelry and more from creators such as Nonna Hedges, Kunglers Design, and Nicky Ree. You can preview the designs beginning at noon and the show itself will begin at 1pm. You will have the opportunity to bid on your favorite outfits and signed books by Arlene Radasky and Rhonda Carpenter, which will be shipped to the winner. In West of Ireland. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Also after the break: Understanding Political Islam Talk, Skye Galaxy Plays Live, Learn About SL Photography and much, much more.
(All event times in SLT, "Second Life Time"-- i.e., Pacific Standard)
Thursday 3/4
Noon - Mixed Reality Open Mix with Holocaust survivor Fanny Starr
Join this open mic with 87 year old Holocaust survivor Fanny Starr (FannyStarr Hilltop), her daughter Helen Starr (Explorer Dastardly) for an open ended question and answer discussion about the Holocaust and current events. There will be a real life audience in Fanny's home including students from a local Social Anthropology Class and a Rabbi. Fanny will be interviewed by Pooky Amsterdam and the event will be filmed by Rosco Teardrop. If you have never listened to Fanny talk about her past and are interested in stories about the strength of the human spirit you owe it to yourself to attend this event. In Roadrunner Island. [SLurl teleport at this link]
(Credit for this lovely image Drum flickr stream )
4pm - English Language Conversation Group
Join U.S. Foreign Service Officer, Bill Weissman for an advanced American English Conversation group that will meet on Thursdays from 4:00-5:00 pm. Polish your English conversation skills in this small group setting. Please note that the American English Conversation group can only host up to 15 people at a session. Session dates are March 4 and 18 and 25, 2010. In Ahern. [SLurl teleport at this link]
6pm - Tayuu Debut and Japanese Dance Performance
To celebrate the debut of Shinmachi's newest Tayuu, we have prepared a dual Japanese performance. In the first half, the new Tayuu will share her tale while a current Tayuu dances. In the second half, the leader of the area will share a fairy tale while the two Tayuu dance. Both will be accompanied by traditional music. The show will last about 40 minutes, with the performers available afterward for chatting. In Tiatopia Island. [SLurl teleport at this link]
7pm - Tyrehl Byk's Particle Phantasmagoria
This event is for all those who love particle effects. You will experience 24 minutes of custom designed particle effects synchronized to a variety of contemporary and classic music. Custom Camera controls bring you right to the stage and give everyone the best view. Please be prompt. There is limited seating available.. Touch the Teleport sign at the Landing Zone to go to the theater. In Disturbed Fear. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Friday 3/5
2pm - The Wall by CARP/Diabolus
'The Wall V-3' is collaboration of international artists working with
the Cybernetic Art Research Project (CARP) to bring a unique vision and
interpretation of Pink Floyd's "The Wall" into Second Life. It is an
extravaganza of sound, light, dance, giant animated puppets, effects
and many other surprises set to the original soundtrack. This event gets very crowded so please arrive early, which will allow the Texture Pre-Loaders to send all the data to your cache before the show starts. In Benvolio. [SLurl teleport at this link]
2pm - Skye Galaxy Live at Rovers Return Inn
If you listen to live music in SL by now you have probably heard the
buzz about Skye Galaxy. This young man has a voice that is impressive
and a following that is growing by the day. He plays keyboard and
guitar which you can sample here. If you can't make this show, then do yourself a favor and make sure you catch him soon. Go early, Skye is filling sims.in Le Meteque. [SLurl teleport at this link]
3pm - Steampunk Gallery Grand Opening
The new Steampunk Gallery located on the Nantucket sim in beautiful SL New England will feature cutting edge artists from RL and SL. The first exhibit will include works by St, Monci an award winning Graffiti artist based in Rochester NY. This show opens concurrently at the 1975 Gallery in Rochester. Music for the Grand Opening celebration will be provided by Saffron Albatros. In Nantucket. [SLurl teleport at this link]
7pm - The Follow Live at The Boom Pony Music Club
Hailing from Columbia Missouri, the trio of Troy Rickertsen (Troy Shoreland), Amy Rickertsen (AJ Darkwatch), and Mat Matlack (Powers Avon) have carved their 20 year career from the College Radio Charts to North American and European touring. The Follow's influences include U2, Coldplay, Sopwpatrol and Radiohead. In Amardon. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Saturday 3/6
10am - Oxbridge Class: SL Photography
This class covers all the basics of SL photography including lighting, composition, primary windlight settings, and tips for getting the best out of your SL photographs in graphics programs. This class will be held at the Caledon Oxbridge Lecture Hall, between the "Cathedral" and the "Hall of Avatar Motion". The Instructor is Bon McLeod. In Caledon Oxbridge. [SLurl teleport at this link]
10am - NCI Class: Role Play Basics
If you have ever thought about participating in one of SL's exciting role play communities but have been afraid to take that first step because you don't know the basics this class is for you. Come learn from Varian Altney for an hour and get started. In Kuma. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Noon to 2pm - Vaneeesa Blaylock Company & Gracie Kendal Performance Art
Gracie Kendal, also known as Kristine Schomaker in real life, is
completing her Thesis for the Masters Degree in Art through the
execution of her "The Gracie Kendal Project-A Conversation with my
Avatar" where she utilizes installation, text, photography, mixed
media, video and performance to explore her real life through the lens
of her Second Life avatar. In
the past year Vaneeesa Blaylock/company has produced numerous
performance artworks in Second Life,
including 14 large-scale productions, 3 duets, and 11 solo works.
Today these two artists come together to explore one woman's
relationship with her avatar. In Eostara. [SLurl teleport at this link]
2pm - Science Fiction Saturday
Discuss science fiction in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Got something to say about the book you're reading? We'll happily discuss sci fi books, television and movies. Share your insights with us! You're welcome to come and just listen too. In Awen. [SLurl teleport at this link]
5pm - Gina Stella Live at Nantucket Theater
Gina Stella has an edge like Melissa Etheridge, and ethereal voice like Jewel, and shows her diversity in her originals and cover tunes. Her music is heartfelt, and full of feeling, and you will want to hear her music over and over again. Gina's fans say "You don't just hear her music, you feel it!" In Nantucket. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Sunday 3/7
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]
1:30pm - Dr. Ren Stonecutter Cancer Awareness Presentation
Join Dr Ren Stonecutter for the monthly cancer education and awareness talk. This presentation is about Colon Cancer, the third most common cancer cause of death world-wide. The Dr will focus on the various methods for early detection and prevention with recommendations for screening, along with staging and treatment options. Attendees will see what has happened to bring this previously common and almost invariably fatal disease into a serious and welcome decline. In American Cancer Society. [SLurl teleport at this link]
2pm - 4th Annual Ladies First Art and Music Celebration
In celebration of International Women's Day the Tart Gallery presents an exhibit by RL & SL international female pop artists. Music for the event will include a live performance by Phemie Alcott and additional tunes by DJ Electric Emmons. In Strayling. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Monday 3/8
6pm - Plato's Academy: Giving and Receiving
This discussion is part of a series of discussions called "Dichotomies of Life." What is the relationship between giving and receiving? Why do many of us have difficulty giving or receiving, or both? Is it selfish to receive without giving? Why is giving generally viewed as honorable and praiseworthy while receiving, or taking, seems perilously close to selfishness? Do you believe that giving and receiving will generally balance each other? These and similar questions will provide for an hour of lively discussion. In Magoja. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Tuesday 3/9
3:30pm - Thinkers: Discuss Infinity
Does the infinite really exist or is it just a mathematical concept? If the Universe is infinite, does that mean everything that is possible must happen an infinite number of times? If space is not infinite, what happens when you come to the edge of the Universe? Come and discuss all infinity-related ideas with Extropia. All welcome. In Pennyroyal. [SLurl teleport at this link]
6pm - Noetic Art Gallery Grand Opening
Come to the Grand Opening of the Noetic Art Gallery and see work by Gracie Kendal, aka Kris Schomaker. DJ GoSpeed Racer will provide the tunes. In Amicus curiae. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Wednesday 3/10
4:30pm - Understanding Political Islam Speaker Series: Simulcast talk by Nicholas Schmidle
This talk is part of the Global Agenda 2010 Speaker Series and is hosted by Ralph Begleiter, Rosenberg Professor of Communication and Distinguished Journalist in Residence at the University of Delaware. This former CNN World Affairs Correspondent will talk with Nicholas Schmidle who lived and reported among the Taliban in Pakistan from 2006-08, before being deported. Schmidle worked in Iran, Afghanistan, Bangladesh,Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. He speaks Persian and Urdu, and is a graduate of James Madison and American universities. This is a live simulcast, questions will be taken from the SL audience. In University of Delaware. [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.
I knew I should have taken today off.
Oh well. Someone will record Fanny's Q&A.
-ls/cm
Posted by: Crap Mariner | Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 06:44 AM
I knew sooner or later you would go full frontal, I just hoped it would be hotter.
Posted by: Adric Antfarm | Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 07:00 AM
WHY IN THE NAME OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR RAPTOR JESUS DID YOU DECIDE TO POST A PIC OF A NUDE FEMALE?? NOW I'M FIRED FROM MY JOB AT THE CAPS LOCK FACTORY, THANKS A LOT!
Posted by: Two Worlds | Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 01:37 PM
I've no doubt AliciaKay Kilara is a talented designer but tartan is a Scottish thing (thank goodness), not Irish, unless you're talking Hollywood Oirish.
Posted by: James Corbett | Friday, March 05, 2010 at 05:44 AM