Chestnut Rau’s weekly round-up of upcoming SL events…
Over the past two years Bay City has grown and become a vibrant community with interesting architecture and loyal fans. To celebrate their two year anniversary the community invites everyone to a parade through the City followed by a live music, dancing and general merriment. The parade kicks off Sunday, May 16th at noon and travels through the City along Rt. 66 ending at the Bay City Fairgrounds. Musical performances will be provided by Christov Kohnke, Edward Kyomoon, and AM Quar.
Last year the parade included more than 80 floats so get there early to stake out your viewing spot! If you want to join the parade get there a little early and make your float a wearable attachment if possible. The organizers encourage festive outfits, unique avatars, costumes, floats, Macy's parade-style balloons, marching bands, dancers, kids on bikes, dancers, drill teams -- you name it! Come, be part of the party and represent your own special part of Second Life! The Parade kicks off here. The Fairground is in North Channel. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Also after the break: Bohemian Rhapsody Ball, Interactive
Kaleidescope Sculpture Exhibit, Learn about Celtic Mythology and Listen
to Beltrane Stories and much more...
(All event times in SLT, "Second Life Time"-- i.e., Pacific Standard)
5pm - Starflower Orbit at Stargazer Cafe
Starflower started singing at the age of 16 and her music is influenced by performers like The Beatles, Stevie Nicks, Jewel and many, many more. This amazing singer will perform her own original songs from her CD "Starmaps".In SLevolution [SLurl teleport at this link]
6pm - Filthy Fluno Art Opening at The Privy Gallery
Join Jeffery Lipsky (Filthy Fluno in SL) for the opening of his newest art collection at the grand opening of The Privy Gallery at The Washout. Filthy is an amazing artist who's work and life as an avatar have been featured in the New York Times. He is quite an entertaining person as well as a fantastic artist and this opening is sure to entertain. Live music will be performed by Manx Wharton at 6pm and Brie Sullivan (Brie Melody in SL) at 7pm In Angkasawan. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Friday 5/14
Noon - PM Bookmite Live at The Jester Inn
PM BOOKMITE comes to SL with a rich background in music and performing in real life. Inspired by the smooth jazz, blues and R&B sounds of artists such as Tom Waits, Randy Newman, Billy Joel and Elton John, Phillip Mitchell aka PM started playing piano at sixteen & now has a vast collection of wonderful original material.In Strayling. [SLurl teleport at this link]
2pm to Midnight - Relay for Life Music Fest at The Whiskey
A fabulous line up of live musicians and the venue will donate all tips Relay for Life during this event. Enjoy music by Saintess Larnia, Keely Lutrova, Sher Salmson, AcousticEnergy Nitely, FrankLee Anatra, Jewels Osterham, BFlat Unplugged and DJ Ray Trafalger. Come at the beginning and stay until the very last note and don't forget to hit the RFL kiosk generously as you enjoy the fun. In Harkness [SLurl teleport at this link]
3:30pm - Friday Salat
Join the welcoming crowd at the Takbeer Masjid Second Life for Friday Salat. Prayer will be lead by voice, and you are encouraged to join us, inshaAllah. The Imam will be speaking about the values of trying to live your life in the image of Muhammad pbuh. There will be a short introductory lecture following prayer about Islam for those who are unfamiliar with this religion. In Faarsign. [SLurl teleport at this link]
4:00 - Build a Naval War Cannon
Fifteen men on the dead man's chest! Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum! Come on over to SLLC ya scaliwags, or you'll be sure to walk the plank! This class be making a naval war cannon so you can live out your pirate fantasies. Prerequsites: You must know how to copy, copy/replace, and link prims and be familiar with all settings of the different prim types as we'll need to go at a decent pace to finish in time. You will also use several scripts during class. This class will last 90 minutes, costs $50L and is limited to 15 students so go early to get your spot. In Learning Pond. [SLurl teleport at this link]
4pm - Celtic Folk Music with Senjata Witt
Senjata Witt will perform a set of Irish and Celtic traditional folksongs, ancient and modern, at An Cruiscin Lan Irish Pub in Limerick. This performance will be by a fireside and will be followed by an open sharing of the mic and stream with any who care to participate. In Greater Ireland. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Saturday 5/15
10am - Oxbridge Class: SL Photography
Learn how to take great pictures in Second Life! This class covers all the essential basics, 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". In Caledon Oxbridge. [SLurl teleport at this link]
11am - Alexandra Mensing: Kaleidoscope Eyes: A Retrospective
The hypnotic quality of Alexandra Mensing's SL interactive sculptures comes from a unique combination of shape, texture and motion that relies on the observer to bring to life. They provide meditative beauty as well as being exciting and evocative. Each creation is a unique combination of shape, texture and movement, yielding patterns to delight and inspire. Please touch! all the kaleidoscopes are interactive! In Mango. [SLurl teleport at this link]
Noon - TLE Building Contest
Come challenge yourself against other sl builders. The only rules is the build has to be your own, stay in a 10 x 10m square and try to keep it under 30 prims. You have 45 minutes to build. Voting is among builders and audience alike abd there are Linden cash prizes for the top three builds. Only 15 slots available so come early and grab your spot. In Raziel. [SLurl teleport at this link]
5pm - Oxbridge Class: Micro-prims & Jewelry Building
Have you ever wondered how these nifty little prims on your jewelry are done and wanted to do that yourself? Then this class is intended for you. You need to have a knowledge of basic building skills to take this class. 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]
6pm - Veronica Weksler Live at Missippi Delta Blues
Veronica Weksler aka MsJAMZ(Paltalk) or V, as she is known to her friends here on SL, sings Gospel, Blues, Jazz, R&B, some Rock & Ballads, has been playing piano & singing since she was three years old. Having been born into a musical and very talanted family, it was only natural that she has the talant plus an excellent ear for music. While you are listening explore the lovely sim. Go back in time to the 1940's, ride the Steam train, travel down the Mississippi River on a boat or raft. In Mississippi Delta Blues. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Sunday 5/16
10am - Jousting in Incorrigible
In days of old and Knights were bold and journeyed from their castles...they came to Incorrigible to Joust!.. Dashing knights, beautiful damsels and trusty steeds (some in armor!) are all a part of the event. Please Contact Fenn MacMoragh or AineMari Flanagan for rules and information. In SlyMor Estate. [SLurl teleport at this link]
1pm - Dubhna Rhiadra and the Celti Saints
Join Welsh storyteller Dubhna for stories of Celtic Saints. Not sugar sweet tales of saintly ones, but the bold souls who made a difference in the Celtic lands. Shall it be St. David and the Dove? St. George and the Dragon? St. Patrick? St. Briget? You'll have to come and listen to find out. Stories in voice. In West of Ireland. [SLurl teleport at this link]
1pm - Bohemian Rhapsody Ball
Join the Royal Court of Boheme and Hungary as we continue our tradition of formal balls. Majesties King and Queen of Boheme and Hungary cordially invite you to attend the Bohemian Rhapsody Ball. An iconic evening of music and dance featuring the slavic music from composers Bartok, Brahams, Dvorak and Rimski. Formal attire is required. In Boheme. [SLurl teleport at this link]
6pm - The Last Word in Politics
At the GOP Cafe, the discussion covers a wide range of US polical topics including the Sunday talking head shows. Come on down if you appreciate spirited discussion. The group welcomes challenge and open debate. No honest argument goes unheard. This is a weekly event. In Sagamore. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Monday 5/17
3pm - Celtic Mythology - Celtic Goddess Dana (Danu) and Celtic God Beltene
Join Auriala Silvershade each week as she delves deep into the Celtic tradition. This week's session we will be taking a look at the Celtic Goddess Dana (Danu) and the Celtic God Beltene. In Wicca. [SLurl teleport at this link]
5pm - Writer's Symposium with Alas Zerbino
Have a short story, poem, creative prose piece to share with other writers? Want supportive feedback on it? Join us at 5pm every Monday for the TLE Writer's Symposium open-mic. Bring your work to read aloud, to receive feedback, paste it into a notecard to share with the group. Don't have voice? We'll read it aloud for you. All are welcome! In Raziel. [SLurl teleport at this link]
7pm - Beltane Stories and Exhibit Opening with Aoife Lorefield
Beltane is one of the four great fire festivals of the Celtic Year, and surely the most popular, celebrating life, growth, fertility and abundance. On Beltane, the doors to Faerie open as well, and who knows what might happen then? Although the first of May is behind us, we can explore Beltane traditions and revel in the energies of Spring! Join us as we open the new WOI Library exhibit on Beltane, and share stories, poems and legends of the day. Stories in voice. In West of Ireland. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Tuesday 5/18
10:30am - New Exhibit Opening at Rasmuson Gallery of Alaska Artists
Located
on the University of Alaska Fairbanks sim Rhetorica, the gallery
features the work of Alaska-based artists. Join them this morning for
music by the always amazing Juel Resistance followed by presentation of
awards to the 2010 Individual Artist Awards grant recipients by the Rasmuson Foundation. In Rhetorica. [SLurl teleport at this link]
1:30pm - "This Emotional Life"
Today and again on Wednesday 5/19 6:30pm and Tuesday 5/25, Kimmer Jameson will discuss a variety of topics related to emotional health. Participants will learn how to find valuable resources and tour an interactive display on Healthinfo Island. In Virtual Ability Island. [SLurl teleport at this link]
3:30pm - Thinkers: 3D Films - Hope or Hype?
Driven by technological advances and the runaway success of Avatar, 3D is being touted as the Next Big Thing in cinematic entertainment. But does it really deserve comparison to 'talkies' or is it just a novelty that actually adds little to the experience? Come and discuss with Extropia. All welcome. In Pennyroyal. [SLurl teleport at this link]
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Wednesday 5/19
4PM - Shamanes on Nitida Ridge
Shamanes' main genre is Latin pop but they are known to swing into rock, blues and even jazz. Check them out In Nitida Ridge. [SLurl teleport at this link]
6pm - Lehman Shinn Live at The Ruins
With a proud Hawaiian ancestry, Lehman Shinn brings his love for life and his thirst for human experience to Second Life's musical stage. His desire is to share a soothing musical spirit with all who seek it. Songs of love, emotion and human expression capture Lehman's creative spirit. In The Ruins [SLurl teleport at this link]
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.
Looks around for the break, after which there will be much more......
Posted by: Corcosman Voom | Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 08:08 PM
Sorry about that, something weird happened and Chestnut's post got swallowed! Hopefully we'll restore it soon.
Posted by: Hamlet Au | Friday, May 14, 2010 at 12:04 AM