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Sunday, July 1, 2012

Weekend at the SL9B

I had spent more time covering "The Birthday" then enjoying it. But I had some chances. Saturday, I spent some time exploring the exhibits with a friend, seeing Raglan Shire's 'shroom exhibit with it's pirate flag and sundial showing featured events every month, Virtual Norway with it's cabin, and others. The one that got my friend's attention the most was Marianne McCaan's "A History of Prims." She noticed the bottom prim had a creation date that predated Second Life's official birthday, as well as being labeled as being created by "nobody," and wondered what it took to get it here.

Cube, 2002: On January 25th, 2002 (If you inspect this cube, you'll see that date), an unknown Linden rezzed this cube. It is the oldest known prim in Second Life.Torus: As second Life grew, so did the options. The Torus is one of the most complex of the basic prims, with 1024 Vertices. Another prim type, the Spiral, was removed early in Second Life's history.
[12:04] Flexi Cylinder: Flexible prims, aka "flexiprims" were introduced to Second Life in 2006. The hair industry was never the same again.
[12:04] Sculpted Apple: A sculpted prim, or "Sculpy," is a prim whose shape is formed form is taken from a sculpty texture. They were introduced to Second Life by Qarl Linden in 2007.
[12:04] Glowing Sphere: While not a prim function itself, the "glow" property became a common function for prims starting in 2007.
[12:04] Mesh Duck 2012: After many fits and starts, mesh objects were added to the grid in 2011. While they remain controversial in some circles, many have learned to love the mesh.

Later that evening came a live stage act: Lauren Weyland in a special episode of the gender-bending comedian's stand-up comedy act "Lauren Live" in the afternoon. The blonde with the falsetto voice had to clean up her normally R-rated routine a bit to stay within the G standards of the event.

Sunday was the last day of the SL9B, at least with events. I logged on a little earlier than usual that day to catch Holocluck Henely DJing a party in the Egypt area, at the border of Shindig/KittyCats SL9B Party Time. And a party time it was as I joined in the dancing, along with Dr Fran Babcock, Tindallia Soothsayer, and Grease Coakes. Not everyone was dancing, one guy in Viking horns just watched from a lawnchair nearby. Holocluck earlier had joked he might not get invited back to DJ in Egypt, "being of Jewish descent," and at the party razzed a package of matzoh crackers for anyone to snack on. Hopefully Egypt's new President from the Muslim Brotherhood didn't take notice.

Looking around some more, I found some interesting places. Among them was one I had dropped by last year as well, 1920s Berlin. Dropping by the beer hall, the hosts greeted me "Herr Fox," and offered a choice of drinks, "bier," "tee," schnapps, whisky, and other drinks. I had German coffee, or "kaffee" as they called it. While I was there was probably one example of the questions they get from visitors, someone thought the place was a speakeasy, asking if Germany had Prohibition in the 1920s. Actually, the USA was pretty much alone in it of the countries in the Western world at the time. Let alone Germany, noted for it's "Oktoberfest" in the south.

At 4PM at SL9B Negen was a special show of "the 1st Question," Hosted by Pooky Amsterdam and Hydra Shaftoe. On stage were three media personalities. Saffia Widdershins of Prim Perfect/Designing Worlds was fairly well known here, especially as she was one of the volunteers here at the SL9B. Also here were Beau Hindman (Beauturkey Basset) of Massively.com, a website covering MOORPGs, and David Abbot (Da5id Abbot) whom was with the Egypt hunt, which Pooky called a "kick-asp story."

The "tiny act" before the show was a bit different, as they were wearing "outline avatars" of which only the edges could be seen. Hydra's avatar looked odd for him, so he might have suffered from lag more than most. The show had its share of chuckles, Mr. Hindman's "word-up" being "Schnarf - the sound a dog makes when it sneezes." He had some trouble pronouncing it, though, Hydra saying "You sound like a depressed bulldog." Saffia might have been the crowd favorite, but in the end it was a victory for Massivvely. Mr. Hindman won first place. Earlier, he had joked, "Why did you stick me with two geniuses?" Pooky commented after his win "you just joined the two geniuses."

The last event I attended was just across the sim, a discussion on Steampunk in Second Life. Hosting it were Annechen Lowey and Steelhead's KlausWuffenback Outlander (Baron Klaus Wuffenback). It was detailed and informative, touching upon Steelhead and other Steampunk-themed areas in Second Life, referring to the genere as "Yesterday's future, today." The only problem was between the lag and the mesh, most of the people didn't clear up properly on my viewer.

Unfortunately I could only record about a half hour of what went on before the lag proved too much for my computer, and it went through a terribly long crash. By the time I came back to the Grid, the lecture was over. So I took a break for a while, coming back for the fireworks at the Cake Stage. There would be a couple more impromptu events later on, Crap Mariner's filming at the SL9B train and his farewell video, but this was the end of this long and momentous event.

So went my weekend at the SL9B. One thing that I noticed was that while many of my friends whom were involved in SL media showed up, this wasn't so much the case with my current and past neighbors. A few told me they tried, but the lag killed the enjoyment, or they couldn't get in period, crashing upon entering. A few others apparently planned to, but missed it, "Over already?" Some hadn't heard of it, "What's SL9B?"

Still, if only a fraction of those on the Grid attended, it was still a great party with lots to see, finding out about new communities on the Grid, such as Grey Lupindo did with the 99s, and just plain have fun.

There will be other mega-events on the Grid, such as the Relay for Life walk in July, and later this year Burn2. But the Second Life Birthday celebrations have a life of their own.

Keep an eye out for any SL9B pictures on my Flickr account.

See you next year.

Bixyl Shuftan

Monday, February 6, 2012

Will Wright Appears on Special Live 1st Question Game Show

On Friday February 3rd, 7:30 SL time, the noted Second Life game show "the 1st Question" held a special Friday show. Besides the unusual Friday showing, the show was different in other ways. Treet.tv was doing an unusual live broadcasting, the first of the game show since it ended regular live programing in July 2011. The popular co-host Hydra Shaftoe was taking a break from his retirement for a one-time appearance.

Then there were the contestants. One was Widget Whiteberry, the co-producer of the Second Life news & politics talk show Virtually Speaking. Another guest was an name in computing in Real-Life, Grady Booch, known as Alem Theas inworld. He is known for the "Booch Method" in software engineering. First in line left-to-right at the contestant seating was the man described as having "created the simulation game genre" - Will Wright. Beginning with Sim-City in 1989, he was behind a number of simulation games, including "the Sims" series and "Spore." In October 2011, he joined Linden Lab's Board of Directors. Showing a sense of humor, his in-world name was StupidFunWill Resident.

Pooky Amsterdam, who hosts the show, sent notices in her groups and the show's message list about an hour before the show began. To make sure the show wouldn't be too bugged, the number of people allowed in the Spindrift sim would be capped. Those who couldn't get in did have the option of an "overflow" location at the Garden of Dreams sim (Designing World), or watching it on the treet.tv website.

For those not familiar with the game show, it billed itself as "fast-paced fact-based fun of science related merrymaking, audience participation, prizes, wit, and wisdom." It was described more simply by one fan as "like having lunch with Albert Einstein." In the past, it ran for a full hour every Sunday, and was broadcasted live on Treet.tv. More recently, the show was cut to a half hour, and then done once a month on the first Sunday each month. But the show remains as popular as ever, attracting a packed audience during shows. Among the regulars are other noted Second Life residents such as comedian Lauren Weyland. Before each show as early arrivals wait for it to begin, the staff's tiny performers do a small skit to entertain them.

Following the tinies' tale of a mad scientist creating a monster, the audience was wondering if Linden Will Wright would end up the winner that evening. And he did make a good showing. On "Word-Up" when the contestants made up a word for the audience to pick the best one, Will Wright chose "Perplexinated," being both perplexed and fascinated by something and having a strange attraction to it. Grady Booch chose "Poligusted," being disgusted by politics.

Despite some good answers, Will Wright didn't get first place. He took second, while the computer technician Grady Booch ended up the Winner. He was given an undisclosed prize package. Although SL Newser hoped to talk to Will Wright after the show, he promptly teleported out of the studio. Pooky and Hydra talked with the audience for a while, some welcoming Hydra back even if it was for just one episode. Talk soon turned to more casual topics, including some joking around over gestures.

The show can be seen in the Treet.tv archives in a few days. The next episode of "the 1st Question" is scheduled for March 4, 2012.

For CNN's take on the show, Click Here for Any1 Gynoid's article.

*Addition* The archived show can be seen - Here.

Bixyl Shuftan

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Events this Week in Second Life from Sept 27th to Oct 4

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

Burn2 Opens

"BURN2 is an extension of the Burning Man festival and community into the world of Second Life. It is an officially sanctioned Burning Man regional event, and the only virtual world event out of more than 100 real world Regional groups, and the only Regional to burn the Man! The BURN2 Team spreads Burning Culture and Burning Man Ten Principles year round in Second Life, culminating in an annual major festival of community, art and fire in the fall - a virtual echo of Burning Man itself."

12PM Saturday Oct 1, Burning Man - Deep Hole (224, 92, 25)

Oktoberfest in the CDS (all week)

"Celebrate Oktoberfest 2011 in the Confederation of Democratic Simulators, one of the oldest communities in Second Life."

Neufreistadt (128, 128, 172)

London City Autumn Festival

"Join London City throughout September for a month of autumn fashion shows, concerts every Saturday in the park and the gradual changing of scenery from summer to fall."

London City (85, 106, 23)

Fall Fling Festival

"Join London for the entire month of September for special events, as they usher in the fall season! Events include tribute band concerts, a harvest merchant's festival, events, and contests. The festival ends with a week-long leaf hunt throughout London."

London England UK (174, 81, 21)

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Tuesday Sept. 27th

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

Theme: Best in T-shirt
DJ: Blacktulip, Host: Borges
(1 board L$250)

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: "Dragons" DJ: to be announced
"Mind if I smoke? - FWOOOOOOSHH!!"

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 Sept 28th

10AM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: Asian Flair
DJ: Blacktulp, Host: FJ
1 Board - 250L
10AM to 12 PM, Mystery (82, 96, 37)

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 Pirates
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)

4PM Club Little Dove

"Set sail on the H.M.A.S. Little Dove for fun, and dance away in the sky."
Theme: "Best in Blue," DJ to be announced
"We'll be wearing blue, but we definitely won't be blue"

4-6PM Southern Colorado, (110, 35, 105)

"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 September 29th

12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: Best in Blue
DJ: Bluetulp ( aka 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: Ears and Tails
DJ: Talyn Bellios, Host: Monique (1 board L$350)
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

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 - Wulfslaird Widdershins, RL retired dive team specialist
11 AM - Ande Foggarty

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)

12 Noon

Burn2 Opens

12PM Burning Man - Deep Hole (224, 92, 25)

4PM The Happy Vixen Beach Club
Theme: "Best in White"
DJ to be announced
"It's not just for the innocent anymore."
4 to 6 PM, Purrfection Estates (229, 11, 3365) (teleport down to beach)

6PM Cutlass Club Party

Theme: Animal Prints, 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 October 2nd

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)

4:30PM Pooky Amsterdam's "The 1st Question"

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

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 October 3rd

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)

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

Theme: "The Time Machine" (come as you are), "Live DJ" SonicBlu

A "live DJ" who "takes to the styles of Wolfman Jack and Rick Dees put together, SonicBlu is it. He adds humor and wit to his broadcasting style and musical knowledge, and mixes it with voice impersonations whenever one is needed." Between songs, his characters such as the seldom sober "Barhoppin Bill" and the flamboyant "Fabulous Fabio" will leave you in stitches.

2 to 4 PM Purrfection Estates (229, 11, 3365)

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, July 26, 2011

Events this Week in Second Life from July 26th to August 1st

Tuesday July 26th

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

Theme: Leather and Lace
DJ: Blacktulip, Host: Borges
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 - Relay for Life Special

"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 Human, DJ to be announced

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 July 27

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: Golden Oldies ( Best in Gold or Silver )
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)

"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 July 28

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)

2 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: Ears and Tails
DJ: Talyn Bellios, Hosts: Starla & Monique (1 board L$250)
2PM to 4PM, 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 Furry" DJ to be announced

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

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Friday July 29th

Second Annual Duche de Coeur Music and Arts Festival

"The Second Annual Duche de Coeur Music and Arts Festival, held July 29-31, features more than 20 music performances at various locations throughout the 14-region sim. The music schedule can be found in the horse-drawn carriages used to travel between venues — or use the TP boards! The festival also features art exhibits, art contest, home tours, freebies and more. Modern attire is permitted."

Languedoc Coeur (209, 217, 23)

Pacific's Rock Metal Festival

"Three days. Nine deejays. One helluva good time. Join the party at Pacific's Rock Metal Festival, held July 29-31 in Second Life."

Valentine Heart Island (110, 61, 22)

10 AM Mystery Moonlight Cafe & Lake

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

Time: 3pm- 5pm
Theme: Masked Ball
DJ: Bloodrose
Host: Amy (2 board L$300)
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: "Tinies Dance," DJ to be announced
6-8 PM Sunweaver Air (62, 119, 133)

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Saturday July 30th

8 AM "Feed A Smile" Day-Long Festival

"Love live music? Starting at 8 a.m. on July 30, twenty of SL’s top musicians will perform live at this day-long festival organised by the Feed a Smile charity. Every L$100 raised will buy one meal for a child in Kenya, so come and have fun, dance and donate! More info at: http://www.feed-a-smile.tk."

Tohono Island (157, 68, 22)

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 - Mamaa Saiz

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)

6PM Cutlass Club Party

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

6PM The Happy Vixen Beach Club
Theme: "Human/Furry Combo Party"
6 to 8 PM, Purrfection Estates (229, 11, 3365) (teleport down to beach)

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 July 31st

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)

12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: Live Music
Artist: Debi Latte
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!! Don't miss this entertaining and heartfelt singer!!

12 PM to 1 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)

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."

Last show for a few weeks until late August

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 July 18th

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, July 12, 2011

Events this Week in Second Life from July 12th to July 18th

Tuesday July 12

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

Theme: Best in Boots
DJ: Blacktulip, Host: Borges
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: Best in Tails, DJ to be announced

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)

6 PM SpiritValley Studios Nightclub
"Unleash Your Inner Animal"

Theme: To Be Announced, DJ Timber
6-8:30 PM Sunweaver Space (187, 99, 263)

Theme: To Be Announced, DJ Khyra
8:30-11? PM Sunweaver Space (187, 99, 263)

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Wednesday July 13

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: Angels and Devils
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)

3:30 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: Live Music
Artist: Maxx Sabertooth
"Maxx sings romantic tunes from many genres including R&B, Soul, Pop, Jazz and even some Motown and Contemporary"
3:30 to 4:30 PM, Mystery (82, 96, 37)

4 PM SpiritValley Studios Nightclub
"Unleash Your Inner Animal"

Theme: To Be Announced, DJ Seato
4-7 PM Sunweaver Space (187, 99, 263)

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: Stripes, DJ Jenni
6-8 PM Sunweaver Air (62, 119, 133)

7PM The Odd Ball

No Odd Ball scheduled this week (may change)

Research Center (123, 135, 652)

8 PM SpiritValley Studios Nightclub

Theme: To Be Announced, DJ Brexx
8-11 PM Sunweaver Space (187, 99, 263)

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Thursday July 14

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)

2 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: Animals and Animal prints
DJ: Talyn Bellios, Host: Eva (1 board L$250)
2PM to 4PM, Mystery (82, 96, 37)

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

6 PM Virtually Speaking

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 - Dragonfly

11 AM SL time - DeepSky Timeless

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)

11 AM SpiritValley Studios Nightclub

Theme: To Be Announced, DJ Kuregi
11 AM - 2 PM Sunweaver Space (187, 99, 263)

4 PM SpiritValley Studios Nightclub
"Unleash Your Inner Animal"

Theme: To Be Announced, DJ Seato
4PM - 6:30 PM Sunweaver Space (187, 99, 263)

6PM Cutlass Club Party

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

6PM The Happy Vixen Beach Club
Theme: "Halfway thru July party"
6 to 8 PM, Purrfection Estates (229, 11, 3365) (teleport down to beach)

6:30 PM SpiritValley Studios Nightclub

Theme: To Be Announced, DJ: Rayne
6:30 - 8 PM Sunweaver Space (187, 99, 263)

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 July 17th

10AM The Relay For Life Walk - Closing Ceremony

11AM The Relay For Life Walk - Victory Lap Celebrations

11AM The Odd Ball

No Odd Ball scheduled this week (may change)

Research Center (123, 135, 652)

12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: Live Music
Artist: Debi Latte
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!! Don't miss this entertaining and heartfelt singer!!

12 PM to 2 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)

4:30 "The 1st Question"

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

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 July 18th

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

6 PM SpiritValley Studios Nightclub

Theme: To Be Announced, DJ Rayne
6 - 8:30 PM Sunweaver Space (187, 99, 263)

Theme: To Be Announced, DJ Crisp
8:30-11 PM Sunweaver Space (187, 99, 263)