Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Events this Week in Second Life from May 22 to 28

Events subject to change by hosts, and more information may come in later this week. So check again later for events this weekend. Check for more events at the Second Life Destination Guide.
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Special Multi-day Events

Home & Garden Expo

"This year marks the 5th anniversary of the Home & Garden Expo benefiting Relay For Life of Second Life. This year's Expo is held May 19-28 and spans14 Second Life sims, with more than 100 exhibits. More info at http://slhomeandgardenexpo.wordpress.com."
 

Expo Fair Entertainment, (220, 107, 23)

Breedables Fair

"It's here! The Breedables Fair brings together all the leading and emerging virtual pet creations into a single spot. See exclusive and new pets in this limited-time event, held through May 28 in support of Relay for Life. More info at http://bit.ly/JTXKSj ."


RFL Breedables Fair, (134, 113, 23)



UWA 3D Art Challenge

The UWA Grand Art Challenge will award a L$100,000 grand prize to the winning submission in this art contest that pays trubte to the 2013 centenary of the University of Western Australia. Learn more at http://bit.ly/L7kBbl.

UWA, (58, 129, 249)


Book Island's 5th Anniversary Month

"This month marks the 5th anniversary of Book Island. "For the whole month of May we'll have LimoTours of our Island.
Also, for the whole month, a Big Treasure Hunt with multiple prizes." Keep an eye out for special events among the regular ones."


"Our Treasure Hunts & Limo Rides are still happening and (this week) we begin the Big Fun! 3 Dances (each with 3,000 Linden in Prizes), a Live Writing Exhibition, and a Very Special Kick-Off Talk by the Owner of Book Island, Selina Greene! ... Going there and clicking the sign will give you a Full Schedule of Events and help you unravel the references in our Correspondent's Poem."


Book Island, (207, 227, 37) (Writers Block Cafe)


 Raglan Shire ArtWalk 2012

"Raglan Shire is hosting its 7th ArtWalk, a three-week long, multi-sim art festival. Held through May 27, this event features several established Second Life artists and their works including reproductions of their "real life" artwork (paintings, drawings, print, collages, etc.). You'll also find plenty of virtual photography and sculptures." 

Raglan Shire (150, 178, 23)

"Wonderlands" by Far Varriale

"Explore the LEA full-sim art experience "Wonderlands" by Far Varriale. In this installation, you'll follow in the footsteps of Ellie as she travels through worlds discovered by her missing father as he attempts to find out the truth behind his younger daughter's "insanity." Was she crazy or did the places she talked about really exist somewhere?"


LEA6, (201, 135, 602

The Ashraya Project

"The Ashraya Project, held through June 4, brings together many of the top creators in Second Life to help raise donations for Ashraya. This India-based organization operates with the purpose of providing aid to abused women and children in need. More info at http://ashrayaproject.wordpress.com."

Bonaire dal Mare (128, 10, 23)


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Tuesday May 22nd


12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club
The club of the most active romance-themed sim in Second Life
 
Theme: Best in Red
DJ: Redtulip aka Blacktulip, Host: Moria
1 Board - 250L

12 to 2 PM, Mystery
(82, 96, 37


12 PM The CockTail Nightclub

“A first class club everyone will want to come to. If you want a good nightclub experience, head on to the Cocktail.”

Theme & DJ to be announced

12 to 2 PM, Purrfection Estates (85, 76, 21)




1PM Happy Hour with Morgue McMillan & Brendan Shoreland

"Poetry (plus, other of her works) as well as Music. Dig deep into the images and meanings of her art. This will be a new way to experience poetry--not critique or analysis, but exploration and understanding... "

1PM Book Island
(207, 227, 37)


4PM Happy Hour at the Writer's Block Cafe

"Happy Hour at the Writer's Block Cafe: Hakeber Haber returns for her biweekly reading of her collection of shorts, "The Life and Times of Car Johnson", Insanity never tasted so hilarious! [ Car Johnson one of Hakeber's characters, will read his own stories :-) ] ( She'll also be treating us to her horror writing :-) )"

4-5 PM Book Island (207, 227, 37)


5PM Lauren Live

"Presenting LaurenLive, a stand-up live comedy routine on the peculiarities and quirks of living in SL and RL! Catch me at ' Lauren's Place' on Cookie Island, Tuesday at 5:00 PM, a lively, open comedic conversation. No tipping. Just fun and laughter."

5 PM Cookie (208, 23, 23)



6 PM Club Zero Gravity
"A party among the stars" in a featured space club
 

Theme: "Best in Black," DJ to be determined
 Contest: 500L on the board

"Tonight at Club Zero Gravity, it's "Best in Black." The one color that never seems to go out of style. Are you a goth, a creature of the night, or just like tuxedos or a little black dress? Get into the shadows and come on over."

"Are you afraid of the dark?"


6 to 8 PM? Purrfection Estates (229, 11, 3365)



7:30 PM Saint Quentin Ballroom
DJ Lewt and his lovely wife Janna hosting dancing and music at the Saint Quentin Ballroom, music from all eras.
NOTE: The ballroom is set in the middle of a roleplay sim. The dance area is neutral ground, but guests are asked not to disturb players outside it.

7:30 - 10 PM Saint Quentin (64, 90, 32)


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Wednesday May 23rd


11 AM. SLT. - The Writer's Support Group
"Eppie Shoreman's ever-popular, informal & informative Writer's Chat Support Group. Readers and Artists are especially welcome! We never know what we'll be talking about and even the seemingly random chatter is interesting :-) "

11 AM - 12 PM Book Island (198, 52, 25)


12:00 PM SLT - Watch a Writer at Work

Aianna Oh will treat us all to a Live Writing Event. She'll take some prompts for a Fantasy story from the audience then proceed to write a complete story in text chat!  

12PM Book Island (197, 56, 25)

2:00PM SLT - Cocktail/Soiree/Beach/Dance Party!
Fireworks, Beach Sports, Food & Drink.  HUGE Door Prizes!!
PLUS, Chandra Deed!
"Come spend an intimate encounter with Chandra Deed, kick back and be transported through time with some of the all time greatest hits.Chandra has been performing in front of audiences since the age of three and shows no signs of slowing down.  The only real way to describe her style is to say it is 'Music....straight from the heart.' "
Book Island Dance Venue  (222, 42, 22)


12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: Best in Uniform
DJ: Manita, Host: Moria
1 Board - 250L
12 to 2 PM, Mystery (82, 96, 37)
 

Theme: Top 40 / Come as you are

DJ: Buggie Breda aka the Bugman
Host: Parslie, Kathlee, Eva
2 to 4 PM, Mystery (82, 96, 37)


6 PM Cutlass Club Party

 "Best open air club on SL. Always live-music, best dancers to entertain you. 125m above Sunweaver Space. Open Wed, Fri, Sat nights 6pm SL. Come enjoy and dance your cares away."

Theme: Cllub Wear, DJ to be announced

250L? on board

6-8 PM
Sunweaver Space (245, 88, 123)



7PM The Odd Ball
"Hello Tunaverse! I am Tuna Oddfellow and this is my partner Shava. We are your hosts on this wild ride. Do not attempt to adjust your monitors we are controling transmission!"


7PM to 9PM
Dragonhenge (126, 122, 651)



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Thursday May 24th

12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: Devils & Angels

DJ: Blacktulip, Host: Pint
(1 Board 250L)
 
12 PM to 2 PM, Mystery (82, 96, 37)

12 PM The Cocktail Nightclub

“A first class club everyone will want to come to. If you want a good nightclub experience, head on to the Cocktail.”
Theme & DJ to be announced
12 to 2 PM, Purrfection Estates (85, 76, 21)


1 PM "Global Peace, How Can It Happen?"
Sandndor Zabelin's New Event. We'll be discussing issues raised in his book, "Notes from An Alien", but you don't have to read the book to join in :-) We'll be discussing many Global Issues and possible resolutions. Everyone gets a free book :-)
Book Island (197, 56, 25)




3 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club


Theme: "Best in Blue"
DJ: Zuri
Host: Kathee

4PM to 6PM, Mystery (82, 96, 37)




4PM Another Happy Hour at the Writers Block Cafe
"Hakeber's continued reading of hilarious shorts about Car Johnson and excerpts from her horror classics."4-5 PM Book Island (207, 227, 37)



6 PM Virtually Speaking 

“A weekly news review and counterpoint to the network opinion shows. Each week, two well regarded bloggers discuss the events of the week, with an emphasis on U.S. politics and policy. “Jay Ackroyd hosts.

6-7 PM Virtually Speaking (164, 111, 25)



6 PM Club Zero Gravity

"A party among the stars" in a featured space club
 
 
Theme: "Hawaiian Luau," DJ to be determined

 Contest: 500L on the board

"Tonight it's our Hawaiian Luau at Club Zero Gravity. Get your grass skirts and native wear, or come as a cheap tourist with loud shirts and cameras in hand. Bring your own ukulele as we take our own little trip to the Pacific Islands."

"Come and get leid."


6 to 8 PM? Purrfection Estates (229, 11, 3365)




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Friday May 25th
??? AM Mystery Lake
Time: To be announced
Theme: 7seas Fishing contest on Lake of Mystery, 500L Pot
Host: Venum (L$500 prize)

??? AM - ???, Mystery (132, 81, 21)
 

11AM Science Friday

Broadcasting, and discussion of, the Science Friday show of National Public Radio in Second Life, "Making Science Radioactive" (SL Newser article).

11AM - 1PM, Science School (23, 203, 28)


3 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: Fantastic Friday by Rosemoon Productions
DJ: Bloodrose, Host: Rtt
250L (2 boards)
3 PM to 5 PM, Mystery (82, 96, 37)



6PM Cutlass Club Party
Theme: "Dogs & Cats," DJ to be announced

6-8 PM
Sunweaver Space (245, 88, 123)



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Saturday May 26th


Netera's Coffee Lounge

Welcome to Netera's Coffee Lounge. Hope you enjoy our informative chat in our new jazzy set. In this venue you'll participate in interviews with real life writers, singers and artists

Pilgrim75 Swashbuckler--10AM SL time
Terric (43, 137, 28)



11AM Racer X's Giant Snail Races

A "crazy fun event" that can be called one of those things only in Second Life, racers don racing snail avatars, and run through an obstacle course. On occasion, there is a special cross-grid race that takes place across a number of sims.
Treet films these races: http://treet.tv/shows/snailraces.


11AM Hawthorne (179, 145, 33)


11 AM Reader's Chat at Book Island
"You can talk about the books, short stories, or poetry you've read recently (or long ago) -- even the books you didn't like :-) This is a casual, welcoming group and we'd love to hear what YOU are, or were, reading!"

11 AM Book Island (197, 56, 25)



2PM The Happy Vixen Beach Club

Theme: "Party on the Beach," DJ Imre

"Its time to hit the beach - sun, sand, and good music.  DJ Imre Bellic will be spinning the tunes and taking requests, and there will always be 500L on the contest board for something!"

500L on the board

2 to 4 PM, Purrfection Estates (249, 61, 22)

 Introduction to Dragon NaturallySpeaking


"Elric Anatine presents information about Dragon NaturallySpeaking (voice-to-text and voice control). Recently, the ability to dictate directly into SL chat text areas has dramatically improved. This is one topic of discussion for this session, held May 26 at 2 p.m. (Pacific)."

Virtual Ability (53, 172, 23)


2:00pm SLT - Book Island Dance with Brendan Shoreland, 

"Well-known vocalist and guitarist. He's delivered more than six hundred Second Life performances and has always remained true to his principle that live music should be exactly that.  No backing tracks and no special effects; just one voice and one guitar emanating from south-west England."


Book Island Dance Venue  (222, 42, 22)

3:15PM SLT - Singer Layna Chrome.
"Layna's voice is that of an angel but don't take her lightly. She can get down and dirty on a dime. She's a full range vocalist with sound waves that resonate to pure delight.  This is a must see / hear show. If you've ever wondered what this life is for - Layna's singing is your answer."

Book Island Dance Venue  (222, 42, 22)





6PM Cutlass Club Party
 Theme: Wild Wild West, DJ to be announced
250L? on board

6-8 PM
Sunweaver Space (245, 88, 123)


7:30 PM Saint Quentin Ballroom
DJ Lewt and his lovely wife Janna hosting dancing and music at the Saint Quentin Ballroom, music from all eras.
NOTE: The ballroom is set in the middle of a roleplay sim. The dance area is neutral ground, but guests are asked not to disturb players outside it.
7:30 - 10 PM Saint Quentin (64, 90, 32)

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Sunday May 27th



10AM Poetry in the Park at the Fitzgerald

"It's Coffee & Poetry time again at the Fitzgerald. 'The Morning Brew' Starting at 10AM, we have Live Poetry in the Fitzgerald Park - And Yes there will be Coffee! Sometimes steamy lyrics. Come on down to the Fitz. Where we Fix Your Mix!"
10AM Fitzgerald Park , Unsung Village (214, 89, 21)


11AM The Odd Ball
 "Hello Tunaverse! I am Tuna Oddfellow and this is my partner Shava. We are your hosts on this wild ride. Do not attempt to adjust your monitors we are controling transmission!"

11AM to 1 PM
Dragonhenge (126, 122, 651)





11:45AM New Life Church Sunday Services

Pastor: Sixgen
New Life Christian Center, Shetlon (179, 226, 52) (just outside chapel)






12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: Live Music

Artist: Debi Latte

Top Deck
12 PM, Mystery (82, 96, 37)

1 PM "Open Mike Event" Book Island

"Join Sandor Zabelin for our Open Mic In The Sky in the Scottish Panorama. Bring your own writings (fiction, non-fiction, poetry...) or the writings of one of your favorite authors. You can read on Voice Chat *or* one of our regulars can read for you. And, we sure won't kick you out if all you want to do is listen :-) "
1 PM Book Island (227, 211, 868)


4:45 PM New Life Christian Center Sunday Services

Pastor: Lynne
New Life Christian Center, Shetlon (179, 226, 52) (just outside chapel)

5 PM Virtually Speaking
5-6 PM Virtually Speaking (164, 111, 25)




5:30PM The East Coast Conservative Podcast
"The East Coast Conservative Podcast is a weekly news & commentary podcast hosted by Hatton Humphrey (aka Hatton Hunghi in SL) and Ken Johnston (who barely has time for a real life). Our take on the world is generally conservative with a lot of humor and enough bad jokes to make a clown cry. Okay, the bad jokes are normally from Hatton, but whaddya do?"

5:30 PM Pop (158, 21, 68)



7PM "Global Peace, How Can It Happen?"

Sundays at 7pm SLT is Sandor Zabelin's Event, "Global Peace, How Can It Happen?" We'll be discussing issues raised in his book, "Notes from An Alien", but you don't have to read the book to join in :-) We'll be discussing many Global Issues and possible resolutions. Everyone gets a free book :-)

7PM Book Island (197, 56, 25)


8PM Cypress Rosewood

The "Best Ambient Artist in SL" performs at the Space Music Theater


Spinthrift (156, 81, 98)






8PM Zindra Speed Build

"Zindra Help Vortex features a weekly Speed Build Contest every Sunday at 8 PM SL time. This contest is free to join and open to any skill level! Learn building, meet people and win prizes! More info: http://bit.ly/pubAnU" (caution Adult Link)


8PM Zindra Vortex (127, 120, 23)




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Monday May 28th

12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club
Theme: To be Announced
12 to 2 PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23
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1 PM "Writers' Wave" Book Island
"Join June Stormcrow for the Writers' Wave, a unique, hands on writing event where you can plunge into writing in the company of others. The game is simple. A word or prompt is chosen, shared with all, and then we write on it for 20 minutes. After time is up, we pass our notecards and discuss what we've written, focusing on being supportive and enjoying the different perspectives on the word. Open to writers of all styles, forms, and skill levels."

1 PM Book Island (99, 106, 35)

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