SL13B Preparations Under Way

By Gemma Cleanslate

It is hard to believe that another Second Life Birthday is so near. Preparations have been underway for most of that year for the Leads, Doc Gascoigne, Diana Renoir, Marianne McCann and many coordinators. There is so much work that goes into the event behind the scenes that no one knows about. The applications for builders, art parcels, volunteers, performers went out about a month ago. Letters of acceptance have been sent to builders and now they are here in the regions putting up the most amazing installations.

As an Exhibit Assistant, called a Vanguard this year I went through the hours of training to be ready. We register the applicants and get them all the messages they need to do their work and settle them where they belong. All of them are thrilled to be here.

 The usual builders who never lose their enthusiasm and especially the first timers who are in awe at first. It is great fun to move around the regions and look at what is happening so quickly! From mowing the flat grasses and sweeping the roadways we find the parcels filling up with such creativity. I love to see the parcel holders that some out down to claim their parcels. 

 The opening is not that far away, June 19 so all must be in place well before that day. 

Holocluck Henly leaves his place holder 

Pygar Bu likes to decorate his canals in his region.

When my current job is done I will then move to the Greeters section. We will assist any visitors to find gifts and certain parcels and especially the Stages and Auditorium where there will be a myriad of events taking place for the whole event.   

  I invite you to check out the Teaser videos on the website and check keep an eye on  information that is there. You can find out who is doing all the work and see the schedule when it is up. You can also check out pictures from past years events . Be prepared to be amazed!! http://www.slcommunitycelebration.info/

Gemma Cleanslate 

 

Art Deco Clock Build-Off

The Virtual Museum of Architecture is having another great Art Deco building contest. Clocks are the featured item this time. The twenty-two entries are on display at Virtual Museums’ Main Campus at Virtual Museums (229, 146, 25).

Djinn Dasmijn, who organized the Build-Off, gave me a sneak preview a few nights ago while he was waiting for the final entries to be delivered. The clocks range in size from a tall grandfather to petite mantle ones. Triangles, circles, arches, and other art deco shapes are featured. Water falls, cats, statutes and more are incorporated into other designs.

Zardoz Morane’s Rockefeller Atlas clock was inspired by real world New York Rockefeller Center, while Thoth Bellic’s clock has an Egyptian flare to it. Undine Collison’s sparkling marble clock is like jewelry for your mantle.

The clocks are not only lovely to look at, they sound wonderful, too. Every 15 minutes a few clocks chime. At the top of the hour there is a symphony of sound.

The smaller building contests are very popular. While some contestants have entered other contests in the past, many of the entrants are new. “Little builds bring in an entirely new set of builders,” Dijinn Dasmijn said. “Opens up the door for more people to try new things.”

The winner of the clock competition will be awarded a $2000L prize. Half of the money is from the entry fees, and Builder’s Brewery donated a match amount. Voting on the best clock is limited to members of the VMA.

The Builders are: Mellisina Parkin, Icarion Artful, Ringenki, Tommie Cobalt, Windrider Taiyang, Sandi Glas, Silania Pastorelli, Todd Socke, Joesf Fitzpatrick, Dierdre Maven, Lissianna Silverweb, Rune Draegonne, Current, Thoth Bellic, Simi Emerald, Zardoz Morane, Atrebor Zenovka, Lea Supermarine, Raphaeli1978, Logan Weder, Gawwain Inglewood, and Undine Collison.

A large yellow arrow that points the way to the “Art Deco Buildoff Display”. Walk on the sidewalk, then up the hill to a circle of buildings. The clocks are in the second building from the left. Inside is an exhibit of Art Deco posters, too.

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*Addition* - The winners have now been announced. They are:

First Place - Sandi Glas

Second Place - Gawwain Inglewood

Third Place - Undine Collinson

The exhibit will be on display through March, 2012.

Grey Lupindo