Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Here Be Dragons: A Look at the Isle of Wyrm’s Steam Dragon Festival


From Thursday August 25th to Sunay August 28th, the Isle of Wyrms, the nost noted dragon community in Second Life, held it’s “Steam Dragon" festival to raise funds for an animal hospital. But it also offered a chance for visitors to come and look at the place.

I had the impression the place would be especially laggy with multiple full sized dragon avatars around. What I saw was that many of the dragons were tiny-sized. I also noticed a small number of other tinies about. A few of the dragons were anthros, with two arms and two legs and a tail. I also saw a fae, a foot-high humanoid avie the same height as my micro-fox. There were several of the full-sized dragon avatars that I expected, but they were less than half of the scalies I ran into.

There were a number of exhibits high above the ground on huge turning gears. I did get a look at a few of them, notably the Madpea one, which offered a freebie pet (nonbreedable) dragon. I also came across one story reading, one of the dragons speaking in Voice reading her story to an audience that was a mix of full-sized, medium, and tiny dragons.

I never did get a chance to play the games in their gaming area, but I did get a look at their “Maze of Doom.” With a pyramid as the entrance, it gave statistics as to how many tried and failed, and how many “cheated” by teleporting out. It also gave statistics as to how those who croaked met their demise. I managed to find one treasure chest. My reward: a cookie. If it’s still around, one word of advice for those trying it, look about for boulders rolling behind you. ...

There were a number of musicians invited to perform. I managed to catch the last one, Jana Kyomoon play a performance of ambient music. The gentle tunes pleased the audience, who applauded her performance. Following her, one of the dragons, Onix Harbinger, gave the closing ceremonies, “Thank you everyone for attending our grand summer/fall festival this year. (smile) It has been wonderful fun and a great success!”

Onix thanked a few people in particular for helping out in the festival, but singled out one in particular, “... a very very special thank you goes to one person in particular. She has been the cornerstone of this festival, and I don’t think any of it would have happened without her. I cant thank her enough for all that she has done for us. She was only recently made an Elder and it is with great pleasure to give kudos and my hugs and applause to GertieGazoo Gazov!” The locals in the audience erupted in applause. The tiny dragon thanked them, , “You guys, thank you so much. ... I just loves ya all so much I cannot help myself. (grin)” Onyx answered, “We all love you, Gertie. Yes we dooooo.” “We wubbs you Getrs!!!! And a great kitchen you have. (laugh).”

Onix declared the festival a success, having raised a good deal of funding for the Tiggywwinkles Animal Hospital, “The festival is now at a close. There will still be ongoing fishing and other bits of fun throughout the day. Cleanup isn't until tomorrow and the next day. And now... lets have some fun... I hearby lift the rules on particles and gesture spam (as long as it is PG) so that we may enjoy some fireworks!”

And with that, fireworks began launching into the air, making for a colorful sight, especially for those who set the sky to midnight. One of the dragons was so happy, she turned Voice on and began singing. It was an interesting event in this Fantasy sim. Hopefully next time I can see more of it.

Bixyl Shuftan

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Events this Week in Second Life from August 30th to Sept 5th


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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Tuesday August 30th


Zindra 2011 Exposition

Check details in the Zindra blog for the events this week.









12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club
The club of the most active romance-themed sim in Second Life

Theme: Best in Hats ( 90s and Todays music )
DJ: Blacktulip, Host: Borges, Trainee:FJ
250L
12 to 2 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)


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: "Back to School," DJ: "Sexy Lexi"
"Oh nuuuuus, summer fun is almost gone"

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 August 31st


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: "Come as you are" ( Power Ballads )
DJ: Buggie Breda aka Buggman, Host: Borges
1 Board - 250L
12 to 2 PM, Mystery (82, 96, 37)


1PM Happy Hour with Morgue McMillan
"She will be reading her poetry (plus, other of her works) as well as helping us dig deep into the images and meanings of her art. This will be a new way to experience poetry--not critique or analysis, but understanding..."

1PM Book Island
(207, 227, 37)



6 PM Cutlass Club Party
"Best open air club on SL. Always live-music, best dancers to entertain you. 125m above Sunweaver Air. Open wed, Fri, Sat nights 6pm SL, Sun 1pm SL time. Come enjoy and dance your cares away."

Theme: "Big Hair," DJ Jenni
6-8 PM Sunweaver Air (62, 119, 133)




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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September 1st


12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: Best in Red
DJ: Blacktulp, Host: Pint (1 Board 250L)
12 PM to 2 PM, Mystery (82, 96, 37)


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)


4 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: Party Animals (Animal prints/ Furrys)
DJ: Talyn Bellios, Hosts: Starla & Monique (1 board L$250)
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: "Best in Victorian/Steampunk" DJ: Nydia
"All steamed up"

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


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Friday September 2nd



Time: 3pm- 5pm
Theme: Dinner Dance - Jazz Blues and Swing (semi formal/cocktail )
DJ: Bloodrose
Host: Amy ( board L$500)
3 PM to 5 PM, Mystery (82, 96, 37)


5PM Friday Micro/Nano-Fiction
"Join Relish for his Nano & Micro Fiction stories. Short but touching. Very often funny. This man has already mastered this genre of literature. :-)"

Book Island (199, 213, 37)


6PM Cutlass Club Party

Theme: "Latex Night," DJ to be announced
6-8 PM Sunweaver Air (62, 119, 133)




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Saturday Sepember 3rd


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

10AM SL time

10AM - Singer Nigel Palmer
11 AM - Machinima Creator - RL movies- SL Actor's Workshop Host - Corky Myrtle

Terric (43, 137, 28)




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)



4PM The Happy Vixen Beach Club
Theme: "Margaritaville" - "Wastin' away at ... the Happy Vixen"
DJ to be announced
4 to 6 PM, Purrfection Estates (229, 11, 3365) (teleport down to beach)



6PM Cutlass Club Party

Theme: "Foooooood Fiiiiiiiight" DJ to be announced
6-8 PM Sunweaver Air (62, 119, 133)




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 September 4rth



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)


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)



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)




2 PM: DJ Quark at The LightTower

Join DJ Quark and Gemma Cleanslate at the Lightower Social Club

2PM - 4:00 PM Alentejo (200, 175, 21)



3PM Happy Hour at the Writers Block Cafe

"A Poetic Happy Hour with Bonchance Longfall. Come to the Writer's Block Cafe and hear Bonchance read his evocative poetry; then, take part in discussions about the images and meanings :-) Often, Bonchance extends his Happy Hour a bit and that's when he invites other poets in attendance to read and receive insights from the other attendees!"
Book Island (207, 227, 37)


4:30 "The 1st Question"

Live viewing of "The Quiz Show to the Stars! If you have an answer, we have a question."

Show is on break until later this month

4:30-5 PM Spinthrift (70, 241, 700)



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 Grand Old Party (166, 130, 23)


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)




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Monday September 4
th



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






LEA Avatar Games

"Join the fun as the LEA Avatar Games (a.k.a. Art Games), held each Monday at 4:00 p.m. (Pacific). Watch as participants run through the obstacle course and the audience tries to to slow them down! Check out the sign-up sheet on Thursdays for contestants and audience participants. More info Here."

LEA3 (224, 127, 30)

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Events this Week in Second Life from August 23rd to August 29th

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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Tuesday August 23th


Zindra 2011 Exposition

Check details in the Zindra blog.for the pre-events this week, and the main event on the weekend.









12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club
The club of the most active romance-themed sim in Second Life

Theme: Leather and Lace ( Best dressed rocker! )
DJ: Blacktulip, Host: Borges, Trainee:FJ (w/Micah)
250L
12 to 2 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)


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: ""Winged Night"," DJ: "Sexy Lexi"
"Angels, kitsune, and bats, oh my"

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 August 24th


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: "Come Fly Away" ( Best in wings )
DJ: Buggie Breda aka Buggman, Host: Borges
1 Board - 250L
12 to 2 PM, Mystery (82, 96, 37)


1PM Happy Hour with Morgue McMillan
"She will be reading her poetry (plus, other of her works) as well as helping us dig deep into the images and meanings of her art. This will be a new way to experience poetry--not critique or analysis, but understanding..."

1PM Book Island
(207, 227, 37)



6 PM Cutlass Club Party
"Best open air club on SL. Always live-music, best dancers to entertain you. 125m above Sunweaver Air. Open wed, Fri, Sat nights 6pm SL, Sun 1pm SL time. Come enjoy and dance your cares away."

Theme: "80's Dance," DJ Indio
6-8 PM Sunweaver Air (62, 119, 133)




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 August 25th


12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: Best in Blue
DJ: Blacktulp, Host: Pint (1 Board 250L)
12 PM to 2 PM, Mystery (82, 96, 37)


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)


4 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: Top 40 Event/ Best in Jeans
DJ: Talyn Bellios, Hosts: Starla & Monique (1 board L$250)
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: "Space Night" DJ: Nydia
"As if we weren't spaced out already"

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


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Friday August 26th

? AM Mystery Moonlight Cafe & Lake

7Seas Fishing (at lake)
, DJ: BlackTulip, Host: Venum
500L Prize
? AM, Mystery (138, 189, 21)


Time: 3pm- 5pm
Theme: Costume Party
DJ: Bloodrose
Host: Amy ( board L$500)
3 PM to 5 PM, Mystery (82, 96, 37)

5PM Friday Micro/Nano-Fiction
"Join Relish for his Nano & Micro Fiction stories. Short but touching. Very often funny. This man has already mastered this genre of literature. :-)"

Book Island (199, 213, 37)


6PM Cutlass Club Party

Theme: "Sci-Fi," DJ Shockwave
6-8 PM Sunweaver Air (62, 119, 133)




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Saturday August 27th


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

10AM SL time

10AM - Donna Fletcher Crow
11 AM - Sarah Glenn

Terric (43, 137, 28)




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)



4PM The Happy Vixen Beach Club
Theme: "Margaritaville" - "Wastin' away at ... the Happy Vixen"
DJ to be announced
4 to 6 PM, Purrfection Estates (229, 11, 3365) (teleport down to beach)



6PM Cutlass Club Party

Theme: "PJ/Lingerie" DJ to be announced
6-8 PM Sunweaver Air (62, 119, 133)




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 August 28st



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)


Time: 12pm
Theme: Live Music
Artist: Debi Latte
12 PM to 1 PM, Mystery (82, 96, 37)

Debi Latte has a wonderful rich smooth voice and sings a variety of covers from many artists including Lionel Richie, Dan Hill and Sarah McLachlan!! Dont miss this entertaining and heartfelt singer !!


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)




2 PM: DJ Quark at The LightTower

Join DJ Quark and Gemma Cleanslate at the Lightower Social Club

2PM - 4:00 PM Alentejo (200, 175, 21)



3PM Happy Hour at the Writers Block Cafe

"A Poetic Happy Hour with Bonchance Longfall. Come to the Writer's Block Cafe and hear Bonchance read his evocative poetry; then, take part in discussions about the images and meanings :-) Often, Bonchance extends his Happy Hour a bit and that's when he invites other poets in attendance to read and receive insights from the other attendees!"
Book Island (207, 227, 37)


4:30 "The 1st Question"

Live viewing of "The Quiz Show to the Stars! If you have an answer, we have a question."

Show is on break until later this month

4:30-5 PM Spinthrift (70, 241, 700)



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 Grand Old Party (166, 130, 23)




8PM Cypress Rosewood

The "Best Ambient Artist in SL" performs at the Space Music Theater
Spinthrift (156, 81, 98)




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Monday
August 16th



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






LEA Avatar Games

"Join the fun as the LEA Avatar Games (a.k.a. Art Games), held each Monday at 4:00 p.m. (Pacific). Watch as participants run through the obstacle course and the audience tries to to slow them down! Check out the sign-up sheet on Thursdays for contestants and audience participants. More info Here."

LEA3 (224, 127, 30)

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Events this Week in Second Life from Aug 16th to August 22nd


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.

* * * * * *



Tuesday August 16th



12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club
The club of the most active romance-themed sim in Second Life

Theme: Best in Demowear ( any demo item )
DJ: Blacktulip, Host: Borges, Trainee:FJ (w/Micah)
300L
12 to 2 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)


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: "Bunny Night," DJ: "Sexy Lexi"
"Carrot cake not included"

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 August 17th


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: Best in Jeans
DJ: Buggie Breda aka Buggman, Host: Borges
1 Board - 300L
12 to 2 PM, Mystery (82, 96, 37)


1PM Happy Hour with Morgue McMillan
"She will be reading her poetry (plus, other of her works) as well as helping us dig deep into the images and meanings of her art. This will be a new way to experience poetry--not critique or analysis, but understanding..."

1PM Book Island
(207, 227, 37)



6 PM Cutlass Club Party
"Best open air club on SL. Always live-music, best dancers to entertain you. 125m above Sunweaver Air. Open wed, Fri, Sat nights 6pm SL, Sun 1pm SL time. Come enjoy and dance your cares away."

Theme: "Boogie Nights," DJ Jenni
6-8 PM Sunweaver Air (62, 119, 133)




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 August 18th


12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: Best in White
DJ: Blacktulp, Host: Pint (1 Board 250L)
12 PM to 2 PM, Mystery (82, 96, 37)


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)


4 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: Party Like a Rock Star
DJ: Talyn Bellios, Hosts: Starla & Monique (1 board L$400)
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: "Medieval Knight" DJ: Nydia
Bonus if you can "sleigh" a dragon

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


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Friday August 19th


11 AM CONTENT CREATOR EXPO – 2011

"Why Follow ... When You Can Lead?"
When: August 19 – 20 – 21
Time: 11am – 5pm PSD/MVT/SL Time
Where: SpotON3D Biz Solutions Island in SL (128, 128, 22)
Attire: Classic Casual (no semi/total nudity please)
RSVP TO ATTEND PLEASE at ccexpo@spoton3d.com
GET ALL THE DETAILS AT: http://ccexpo-sl.spoton3d.com/


? AM Mystery Moonlight Cafe & Lake

7Seas Fishing (at lake)
, DJ: BlackTulip, Host: Venum
500L Prize
? AM, Mystery (138, 189, 21)


Time: 3pm- 5pm
Theme: Swing Dinner Cocktail ( semi-formal/cocktail )
DJ: Bloodrose
Host: Amy ( board L$500)
3 PM to 5 PM, Mystery (82, 96, 37)

5PM Friday Micro/Nano-Fiction
"Join Relish for his Nano & Micro Fiction stories. Short but touching. Very often funny. This man has already mastered this genre of literature. :-)"

Book Island (199, 213, 37)


6PM Cutlass Club Party

Theme: "Black Formals," DJ to be announced
6-8 PM Sunweaver Air (62, 119, 133)




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Saturday August 20th

Zindra 2011 Exposition

Check details in the Zindra blog.









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

10AM SL time

Terric (43, 137, 28)



11 AM CONTENT CREATOR EXPO – 2011

"Why Follow ... When You Can Lead?"
When: August 19 – 20 – 21
Time: 11am – 5pm PSD/MVT/SL Time
Where: SpotON3D Biz Solutions Island in SL (128, 128, 22)
Attire: Classic Casual (no semi/total nudity please)
RSVP TO ATTEND PLEASE at ccexpo@spoton3d.com
GET ALL THE DETAILS AT: http://ccexpo-sl.spoton3d.com/


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)



4PM The Happy Vixen Beach Club
Theme: "Clothing Optional" - For those who didn't go to Zindra today
DJ to be announced
4 to 6 PM, Purrfection Estates (229, 11, 3365) (teleport down to beach)



6PM Cutlass Club Party

Theme: "Particles" DJ to be announced
6-8 PM Sunweaver Air (62, 119, 133)




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 August 21st



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)




11 AM CONTENT CREATOR EXPO – 2011

"Why Follow ... When You Can Lead?"
When: August 19 – 20 – 21
Time: 11am – 5pm PSD/MVT/SL Time
Where: SpotON3D Biz Solutions Island in SL (128, 128, 22)
Attire: Classic Casual (no semi/total nudity please)
RSVP TO ATTEND PLEASE at ccexpo@spoton3d.com
GET ALL THE DETAILS AT: http://ccexpo-sl.spoton3d.com/


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)




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)




2 PM: DJ Quark at The LightTower

Join DJ Quark and Gemma Cleanslate at the Lightower Social Club

2PM - 4:00 PM Alentejo (200, 175, 21)



3PM Happy Hour at the Writers Block Cafe

"A Poetic Happy Hour with Bonchance Longfall. Come to the Writer's Block Cafe and hear Bonchance read his evocative poetry; then, take part in discussions about the images and meanings :-) Often, Bonchance extends his Happy Hour a bit and that's when he invites other poets in attendance to read and receive insights from the other attendees!"
Book Island (207, 227, 37)


4:30 "The 1st Question"

Live viewing of "The Quiz Show to the Stars! If you have an answer, we have a question."

Show is on break until later this month

4:30-5 PM Spinthrift (70, 241, 700)



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 Grand Old Party (166, 130, 23)




8PM Cypress Rosewood

The "Best Ambient Artist in SL" performs at the Space Music Theater
Spinthrift (156, 81, 98)




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Monday
August 16th



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



3 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club
Theme: Live Music
Artist Declan Greenfield
"Declan Greenfield sings and plays live saxophone. His music ranges from love songs of all eras to Gershwin, Porter, Rat Pack, Musicals, Movie songs and jazz."
3 to 4 PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23)




LEA Avatar Games

"Join the fun as the LEA Avatar Games (a.k.a. Art Games), held each Monday at 4:00 p.m. (Pacific). Watch as participants run through the obstacle course and the audience tries to to slow them down! Check out the sign-up sheet on Thursdays for contestants and audience participants. More info Here."

LEA3 (224, 127, 30)