Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Events this Week in Second Life from May 8 to May 14

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

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.



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)

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)

PAPERMAKIS: Escape to Rome

"Visit MiC -Imagin@rium, where you'll find art installations, as well as frequent debates and cultural events. The latest installation, "PAPERMAKIS: Escape to Rome" by Romy Nayar, is a tribute to text, words, books, newspapers and other communications. "

MIC, (203, 154, 39)

Sanity Falls

"In this psychological thriller game from MadPea, you assume the role of well-known but overworked psychologist Alexander Blackwell. To recharge, you plan a holiday trip to Sanity Falls with your wife Livea — but then things go horribly wrong. Can you beat the clock and save your most precious before it's too late? More info at https://sites.google.com/site/madpeasf. "

Hoshi Island, (131,130,801)


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Tuesday May 8th


12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club
The club of the most active romance-themed sim in Second Life
 
Theme: Fire and Ice (red/white)
DJ: Blacktulip, Host: Monique
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)




4 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: Best in Jeans
DJ: Scarlett, Hosts: Parslie, Monique
1 Board - 250L
4 to 6 PM, Mystery (82, 96, 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)


5-7PM Sunweaver Space (246, 88, 124)


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: "Sci-Fi Night," DJ: to be announced
 Contest: 500L on the board

This week, the theme of the space station is, well, space. Or rather, science fiction. So break out your lightsabers and stormtrooper armor, your phasers and redshirt uniforms, your Colonial Warrior uniforms and Cylon armor, your towel and your beta fish - um, never mind that last one. Wear whatever you have to make you look like, well, like you live or work here. Just keep all shooting outside the club, and have a good time.

"May the Farce be with you."


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 2nd


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 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: Ears & Tails
DJ: Manita, Host: Moria
1 Board - 250L
12 to 2 PM, Mystery (82, 96, 37)
 

Theme: Rocking 80s /Best in 80s

DJ: Buggie Breda
Host: Eva (board L$250)
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: Roller Skates, 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 3rd

12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: Purple Thursday (Best in
Purple)
DJ: Purpletulp aka Blacktulip, Host: Pint, Eva
(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)


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 Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: After Hours Romance ( Come as you are )

 DJ: Zuri, Host: Monique
(1 Board 500L)
 
6 PM to 8 PM, Mystery (82, 96, 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)




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Friday May 11th


??? 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: Skin-Tight, DJ to be announced

250? on Board

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



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Saturday May 12th


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)


6PM Cutlass Club Party
 Theme: See-Thru, DJ to be announced
250L? on board

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


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

Solidspace Merlin-- 7 PM slt
(special night show)Terric (43, 137, 28)


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 13th



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)






1 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club
Theme: Sunday Formal

DJ: Tygeria Mirabeau
1 to 3 PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23
)


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 14th

12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club
Theme: To be Announced
12 to 2 PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23
)


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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