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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Events this Week in Second Life from April 12 to April 18

Tuesday April 12

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

Theme: Romance & Fantasy - DJ: Cameron, Host: Cavell
($L500 one board)
10 AM to 12 PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23)

Theme: Wings - DJ: Blacktulp, Host: Borges
12 to 2 PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23)

4PM Happy Hour at the Writer's Block Cafe

"Hakeber Haber, a regular of our Sunday Open Mics, returns for her biweekly reading of her collection of shorts, 'The Life and Times of Car Johnson,' a wild romp through the mind of a man who doesn't realize just how pathetic he really is. Insanity never tasted so hilarious! Car Johnson has been known to make appearances to read his own stories ( more free food & drinks, too). :-)"
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)

5PM Ambrosia Live

The Ambrosia Live Talk show, by Monarch Productions, starring Ambrosia Kamala, "Let's talk about it."
5 to 6 PM
aMuse (32, 16, 2994)

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

Theme: To be announced, DJ: Timber, Host: Miyuki
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 April 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: Spring Colors, DJ Juliana, Host: Borges
12 to 2 PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23)

1 PM Happy Hour at the Writer's Block Cafe

Happy Hour with the highly acclaimed poet, Morgue McMillan. She has performed in famous plays in SL and will be reading her poetry 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: Sports Night, DJ to be announced
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!"

Guest Musician Cypress Rosewood

11AM to 1PM Research Center (123, 135, 652)

8 PM SpiritValley Studios Nightclub
"Unleash Your Inner Animal"

Theme: To Be Announced, DJ Brexx
8-10 PM Sunweaver Space (187, 99, 263)

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Thursday April 14

10 AM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club
Theme: Romantic Formal - (Best in evening dress: ballgowns & tuxedos), DJ: Cameron, Host: Cavell
(L$500 one board)
10AM to 12PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23)

Theme: Rock n' Roll, DJ: Blacktulip, Host: Pint
12 PM to 2 PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23)

2 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club
Theme: "Rockin' Romance", DJ: Talyn Bellios, Host: Eva
2 PM to 4 PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23)

2 PM Sandor Zabelin's Live Readings from Sena Quaren's & Alexander M Zoltai's "Notes From An Alien."

Sandor Zabelin's Live Readings from the forthcoming book, "Notes from An Alien": the tale of a civilization's rise from devastating war to enduring peace. Always a lively discussion after the readings! Also, those attending can claim a Special Listing in the published book! The authors will reserve space to list all those who have helped, in many different ways, to bring the book to its final state... The listing includes your name (or, alias), a 2-line Bio, and Web Address

Book Island (198, 52, 25)

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)

5PM Ambrosia Live

The Ambrosia Live Talk show, by Monarch Productions, starring Ambrosia Kamala, "Let's talk about it."
5 to 6 PM
aMuse (32, 16, 2994)

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

10 AM Eva Moon Ember
Terric (43, 137, 28)

11 AM Eppie Shoreman at Book Island
Eppie Shoreman returns to host this exciting new concept-event. I'll let her tell you about it: "For many of us, when we were growing up, books were our friends. They took us into fantastic worlds: some amazing, some beautiful, some scary. Growing older, many of us developed an appreciation for new types of books or rediscovered the books we read long ago. Have you ever read a really good story or poem and were so excited, so moved, or so inspired you wanted to share it with someone? Then, this is the event for you! You can chat about the books, short stories, or poetry you've read recently (or long ago). There's no set text and no need to feel you can't come because you haven't read 'this month's book'... 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)

2 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: "Pure Romance" - Best Dressed Contest, DJ: Tom Denimore, Host: Monique
2 PM to 4 PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23)

5PM Happy Hour at the Writers Block Cafe
Saturdays at 5pm SLT: Happy Hour with Marney Wolfhunter, reading from her upcoming book and giving you the latest news on her new film!

5 PM Book Island (207, 227, 37)

6PM Cutlass Club Party

Theme: Fantasy Night, 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 April 17

10 AM The Fitzgerald Nightclub & Lounge
Sunday Morning Poetry Readings
10 AM Unsung Village (54, 91, 22)

11AM The Odd Ball

11AM to 1PM, Research Center (123, 135, 652)

1 PM "Open Mike Event" Book Island

Join Imarad Breen & Sandor Zabelin for our Open Mic In The Sky in the gorgeous 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)

1 PM Cutlass Club

"Euro Party" - DJ Tammera
1-3 PM Sunweaver Air (62, 119, 133)

3PM Happy Hour at the Writers Block Cafe

"Happy Hour! Bonchance Longfall, a poet and regular at many events on the Island will be your Host. His poetry is written from the heart and has enthusiastic lyrical rhyme filled with unique imagery, emotions, and soulful intent. He won't just be reading his poetry but will also be experimenting in helping us find more meaning and value in poetry itself. Come on over to the Cafe and let Bonchance entrance you... Of course, as always, free food & drink. :-) "
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."
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 & commetary 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)

6 PM Tonight Live

Live viewing of the Tonight Live SL TV show by Paisley Beebe
6-7 PM Lewis Rock (20, 232, 3501)

8PM Cypress Rosewood

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

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Monday April 18

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

2:30 PM Marney Wolfhunter

Marney Wolfhunter presents readings of her works as well as others' from her publishing house.
There are changes afoot for this creative woman and we'll hear all about it soon...
She also leaves time for a bit of Open Mic...

2:30-3:30 PM Book Island (198, 52, 25)

5PM Happy Hour at the Writers Block Cafe

"Another of our much-loved Happy Hours at the Writer's Block Cafe with Issis Ceriano, AKA Diana Cacy Hawkins: "What is the Writer's Life to you?" Come explore the idea, through friendly chat, of what the Writer's Life means to us as individuals. All topics welcome. Book lovers welcome. Free handouts for attendees along with some wonderful food and drink."
4-5 PM Book Island (207, 227, 37)

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Prayer at Saint Quentin Basilica

With the recent changes in the New Bastogne WW2 RP area, among the new sims is Saint Quentin. It was decided to build a cathedral here, one that from the outside looked well built. On April 3rd, a nondenominational service was to he held, open to all who wanted to attend. The only thing that was asked was that people wear clothes appropriate for the era. The service was to be held by Father Kravyn.

Entering the cathedral at Noon Sunday, it was very well detailed inside as well as out, a table full of red candles not far from the pews, a spiral staircase leading upstairs, and more. Father Kravyn stood motionless at the altar as people came in from both teams, those from the German side as well as the majority of the Allied wearing civilian clothes. People greeted one another, Allied commander AngusGraham Ceawlin saying, “It is good to see everyone, and it is good to take pause and reflect.” He thanked Deusen Marx for building the basilica, whom answered, “It is always humbling to make something like this.”

For whatever reason, the preacher remained AFK, whatever emergency that kept him away never made clear. Angus then decided someone needed to speak in his place, “I am not a preacher, but as you all are here, I shall ... attempt to deliver something of hopeful value.”

“We are here to to pause and reflect and give thanks to the Maker of all. Our maker goes by many names, depending on our individual belief systems. We give thanks to him in how we perform our lives, in our dealing with people, and the use of our gifts. Deusen’s work here on the church is an example of such gifts. We must always use our gifts to the best use possible, whether as a creator of beauty, or as an employer, a mediator, and so on. This is how we give thanks. This is how we honor the Creator. When we are fair in our dealings with others we are honoring Him.”

“I ask that we all take a moment to give thanks. Bow your heads with me. (pause) Dear Lord, thank you for the opportunities you give us each day to honor You. And thank You for the gifts you have given each one of us. Help us to remember to be upright in all that we do. It is in Your name we pray, Amen.”

After several “amens” from the parishioners, Angus apologized for not being able to offer more, only asking that everyone “go out and be a hero to someone ... thank you all for coming. This shall hopefully be a regular occurrence, held on schedule.”

Deusen then asked everyone to join her in a prayer, “Our Father, who art in Heaven. Hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done. On Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory, forever and ever. Amen.”

After several more “amens,” Angus wished everyone well, “Thank you all for coming.” And then the group went their separate ways, some presumably to battle, others to matters outside the sim.

The basilica is next scheduled to hold service is at April 10, 12 Noon SL time.

Bixyl Shuftan

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Events this Week in Second Life from April 5 to April 11

Tuesday April 5

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: Black & White, DJ to be announced
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!"

11AM to 1PM Research Center (123, 135, 652)

8 PM SpiritValley Studios Nightclub
"Unleash Your Inner Animal"

Theme: To Be Announced, DJ Brexx
8-10 PM Sunweaver Space (187, 99, 263)

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Thursday April 7

RFL 2011 Fantasy Faire
In the Fantasy Faire Central Sim.

10 AM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club
Theme: Romantic Blue, DJ: Cameron, Host: Cavell
(L$500 one board)
10AM to 12PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23)

Theme: Uniforms, DJ: Blacktulip, Host: Pint
12 PM to 2 PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23)

1 PM Happy Hour at the Writers Block Cafe
Happy Hour @ 1pm SLT with the highly acclaimed poet, Morgue McMillan. She has performed in famous plays in SL and will be reading her poetry 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...

1-2 PM Book Island (207, 227, 37)

2 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club
Theme: "Rockin' Romance", DJ: Talyn Bellios, Host: Eva
2 PM to 4 PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23)

2 PM Sandor Zabelin's Live Readings from Sena Quaren's & Alexander M Zoltai's "Notes From An Alien."

Sandor Zabelin's Live Readings from the forthcoming book, "Notes from An Alien": the tale of a civilization's rise from devastating war to enduring peace. Always a lively discussion after the readings! Also, those attending can claim a Special Listing in the published book! The authors will reserve space to list all those who have helped, in many different ways, to bring the book to its final state... The listing includes your name (or, alias), a 2-line Bio, and Web Address

Book Island (198, 52, 25)

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)

5PM Ambrosia Live

The Ambrosia Live Talk show, by Monarch Productions, starring Ambrosia Kamala, "Let's talk about it."
5 to 6 PM
aMuse (32, 16, 2994)

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 Lingerie"
DJ: Sadie, Host: Hakinsuke,
500L Contest
6 - 8 PM Purrfection Estates (229, 11, 3365)

8 PM SpiritValley Studios Nightclub

Theme: To Be Announced, DJ Timber
8-10 PM Sunweaver Space (187, 99, 263)

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Friday April 8

RFL 2011 Fantasy Faire
In the Fantasy Faire Central Sim.

6 AM Happy Hour at the Writers Block Cafe
"Our Two Happy Hours on Fridays, @ 6am & 7pm SLT, are both Hosted by Jammers Inaka. Her works will be read and there will be time for discussion. Many folks agree that Jammers poetry, though often about the roughest parts of life, always contain HOPE... Here's Jammer's own description of her work: 'When I write its like something Possesses me from within and a new part of me is born...I’m like the Addiction writing the drug and my Pen is the best part of me.' "

6 AM Book Island (207, 227, 37)

1:30 PM Podcrafters on Book Island

Fridays at 1:30pm SLT is a session with Imarad Breen, a recognized authority on digital publishing, about all aspects of Podcasting--how-to, why-to, when-to, and where :-) This lady really knows what she's talking about!!
1:30 PM Book Island (109, 91, 37)

6PM Cutlass Club Party

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

7PM Another Happy Hour at the Writers Block Cafe
"Hosted by Jammers Inaka. Her works will be read and there will be time for discussion."
7 PM Book Island (207, 227, 37)

8 PM SpiritValley Studios Nightclub

Theme: To Be Announced, DJ Crisp
8-10 PM Sunweaver Space (187, 99, 263)

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Saturday April 9

RFL 2011 Fantasy Faire
In the Fantasy Faire Central Sim.

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

(closed today for real-life authorfest)

Terric (43, 137, 28)

11 AM Eppie Shoreman at Book Island
Eppie Shoreman returns to host this exciting new concept-event. I'll let her tell you about it: "For many of us, when we were growing up, books were our friends. They took us into fantastic worlds: some amazing, some beautiful, some scary. Growing older, many of us developed an appreciation for new types of books or rediscovered the books we read long ago. Have you ever read a really good story or poem and were so excited, so moved, or so inspired you wanted to share it with someone? Then, this is the event for you! You can chat about the books, short stories, or poetry you've read recently (or long ago). There's no set text and no need to feel you can't come because you haven't read 'this month's book'... 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)

2 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: "Pure Romance" - Best Dressed Contest, DJ: Tom Denimore, Host: Monique
2 PM to 4 PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23)

5PM Happy Hour at the Writers Block Cafe
Saturdays at 5pm SLT: Happy Hour with Marney Wolfhunter, reading from her upcoming book and giving you the latest news on her new film!

5 PM Book Island (207, 227, 37)

6 PM Club Zero Gravity

Theme: "Your Favorite Character," DJ: Daniella, Host: Miyuki, 500L
6 - 8 PM Purrfection Estates (229, 11, 3365)

6PM Cutlass Club Party

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

7 PM GOP Taxpayers Ball
DJ: Todd Taxpayer
"Come on up and dance on the roof. Stairs up are in the back of the Cafe"
7 PM Grand Old Party (166, 130, 23)

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 April 10

RFL 2011 Fantasy Faire (final day)
In the Fantasy Faire Central Sim.

10 AM The Fitzgerald Nightclub & Lounge
Sunday Morning Poetry Readings
10 AM Unsung Village (54, 91, 22)

11AM The Odd Ball

11AM to 1PM, Research Center (123, 135, 652)

1 PM "Open Mike Event" Book Island

Join Imarad Breen & Sandor Zabelin for our Open Mic In The Sky in the gorgeous 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)

1 PM Cutlass Club

"Euro Party" - DJ Tammera
1-3 PM Sunweaver Air (62, 119, 133)

3PM Happy Hour at the Writers Block Cafe

"Happy Hour! Bonchance Longfall, a poet and regular at many events on the Island will be your Host. His poetry is written from the heart and has enthusiastic lyrical rhyme filled with unique imagery, emotions, and soulful intent. He won't just be reading his poetry but will also be experimenting in helping us find more meaning and value in poetry itself. Come on over to the Cafe and let Bonchance entrance you... Of course, as always, free food & drink. :-) "
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."
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 & commetary 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)

6 PM Tonight Live

Live viewing of the Tonight Live SL TV show by Paisley Beebe
6-7 PM Lewis Rock (20, 232, 3501)

8PM Cypress Rosewood

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

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Monday April 11

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

2:30 PM Marney Wolfhunter

Marney Wolfhunter presents readings of her works as well as others' from her publishing house.
There are changes afoot for this creative woman and we'll hear all about it soon...
She also leaves time for a bit of Open Mic...

2:30-3:30 PM Book Island (198, 52, 25)

5PM Happy Hour at the Writers Block Cafe

"Another of our much-loved Happy Hours at the Writer's Block Cafe with Issis Ceriano, AKA Diana Cacy Hawkins: "What is the Writer's Life to you?" Come explore the idea, through friendly chat, of what the Writer's Life means to us as individuals. All topics welcome. Book lovers welcome. Free handouts for attendees along with some wonderful food and drink."
4-5 PM Book Island (207, 227, 37)

Friday, April 1, 2011

APRIL FOOL!!!

Happy April Fool’s Day from Second Life Newser.

May it be full of meriment, joy, and of course general foolery. ;-)

Bixyl Shuftan.

For examples of SLN's April Foolery, Click the following: 2010, 2009, 2008,

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Events this Week in Second Life from March 29 to April 4

Tuesday March 29

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

Theme: "Red & Pink Romance" - DJ: Cameron, Host: Cavell
($L500 one board)
10 AM to 12 PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23)

Theme: Black - DJ: Blacktulp, Host: Micha
12 to 2 PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23)

4PM Happy Hour at the Writer's Block Cafe

"Hakeber Haber, a regular of our Sunday Open Mics, returns for her biweekly reading of her collection of shorts, 'The Life and Times of Car Johnson,' a wild romp through the mind of a man who doesn't realize just how pathetic he really is. Insanity never tasted so hilarious! Car Johnson has been known to make appearances to read his own stories ( more free food & drinks, too). :-)"
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)

5PM Ambrosia Live

The Ambrosia Live Talk show, by Monarch Productions, starring Ambrosia Kamala, "Let's talk about it."
5 to 6 PM
aMuse (32, 16, 2994)

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

Theme: Best Best Flower Accesory, DJ: Timber, Host: Miyuki
$L500 Contest
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 March 30

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 & Devils , DJ Juliana, Host: Borges, Micah
12 to 2 PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23)

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

7PM The Odd Ball

8 PM SpiritValley Studios Nightclub
"Unleash Your Inner Animal"

Theme: To Be Announced, DJ Brexx
8-10 PM Sunweaver Space (187, 99, 263)

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Thursday March 31

10 AM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club
Theme: "Leather & Rock," DJ Cameron, Hosts: Cavell
(L$500 one board)
10AM to 12PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23)

Theme: Rock-n-Roll (Best Dressed Rocker), DJ: Blacktulip, Host: Pint
12 PM to 2 PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23)

1 PM Happy Hour at the Writers Block Cafe
Happy Hour @ 1pm SLT with the highly acclaimed poet, Morgue McMillan. She has performed in famous plays in SL and will be reading her poetry 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...

1-2 PM Book Island (207, 227, 37)

2 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club
Theme: "Rockin' Romance", DJ: Talyn Bellios, Host: Eva
2 PM to 4 PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23)

2 PM Sandor Zabelin's Live Readings from Sena Quaren's & Alexander M Zoltai's "Notes From An Alien."

Sandor Zabelin's Live Readings from the forthcoming book, "Notes from An Alien": the tale of a civilization's rise from devastating war to enduring peace. Always a lively discussion after the readings! Also, those attending can claim a Special Listing in the published book! The authors will reserve space to list all those who have helped, in many different ways, to bring the book to its final state... The listing includes your name (or, alias), a 2-line Bio, and Web Address

Book Island (198, 52, 25)

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)

5PM Ambrosia Live

The Ambrosia Live Talk show, by Monarch Productions, starring Ambrosia Kamala, "Let's talk about it."
5 to 6 PM
aMuse (32, 16, 2994)

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 Angels"
DJ: Sadie, Host: Hakinsuke,
500L Contest
6 - 8 PM Purrfection Estates (229, 11, 3365)

8 PM SpiritValley Studios Nightclub

Theme: To Be Announced, DJ Timber
8-10 PM Sunweaver Space (187, 99, 263)

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Friday April 1

6 AM Happy Hour at the Writers Block Cafe
"Our Two Happy Hours on Fridays, @ 6am & 7pm SLT, are both Hosted by Jammers Inaka. Her works will be read and there will be time for discussion. Many folks agree that Jammers poetry, though often about the roughest parts of life, always contain HOPE... Here's Jammer's own description of her work: 'When I write its like something Possesses me from within and a new part of me is born...I’m like the Addiction writing the drug and my Pen is the best part of me.' "

6 AM Book Island (207, 227, 37)

1:30 PM Podcrafters on Book Island

Fridays at 1:30pm SLT is a session with Imarad Breen, a recognized authority on digital publishing, about all aspects of Podcasting--how-to, why-to, when-to, and where :-) This lady really knows what she's talking about!!
1:30 PM Book Island (109, 91, 37)

6PM Cutlass Club Party

Theme: Apples & Oranges, DJ to be announced
6-8 PM Sunweaver Air (62, 119, 133)

7PM Another Happy Hour at the Writers Block Cafe
"Hosted by Jammers Inaka. Her works will be read and there will be time for discussion."
7 PM Book Island (207, 227, 37)

8 PM SpiritValley Studios Nightclub

Theme: To Be Announced, DJ Crisp
8-10 PM Sunweaver Space (187, 99, 263)

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Saturday April 2

RFL 2011 Fantasy Faire

From Saturday April 2nd to Sunday April 10th 2011, thousands of Second Life residents and creators are coming together to support the American Cancer Society's vision of a world without cancer. Friends Fighting Cancer (FFC) have transformed nine sims of Second Life into a fantasy wonderland: the Fantasy Faire 2011 to benefit Relay for Life of Second Life (RFL of SL).

In the Fantasy Faire Central Sim.

11 AM Eppie Shoreman at Book Island
Eppie Shoreman returns to host this exciting new concept-event. I'll let her tell you about it: "For many of us, when we were growing up, books were our friends. They took us into fantastic worlds: some amazing, some beautiful, some scary. Growing older, many of us developed an appreciation for new types of books or rediscovered the books we read long ago. Have you ever read a really good story or poem and were so excited, so moved, or so inspired you wanted to share it with someone? Then, this is the event for you! You can chat about the books, short stories, or poetry you've read recently (or long ago). There's no set text and no need to feel you can't come because you haven't read 'this month's book'... 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)

2 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: "Pure Romance" - Best Dressed Contest, DJ: Tom Denimore
2 PM to 4 PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23)

4 PM Club Zero Gravity

Theme: "Best in Wild," DJ: Daniella, Host: Miyuki, 500L
4 - 6 PM Purrfection Estates (229, 11, 3365)

5PM Happy Hour at the Writers Block Cafe
Saturdays at 5pm SLT: Happy Hour with Marney Wolfhunter, reading from her upcoming book and giving you the latest news on her new film!

5 PM Book Island (207, 227, 37)

6PM Cutlass Club Party

Theme: Topless, 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 April 3

RFL 2011 Fantasy Faire
In the Fantasy Faire Central Sim.

10 AM The Fitzgerald Nightclub & Lounge
Sunday Morning Poetry Readings
10 AM Unsung Village (54, 91, 22)

11AM The Odd Ball

11AM to 1PM, Research Center (123, 135, 652)

1 PM "Open Mike Event" Book Island

Join Imarad Breen & Sandor Zabelin for our Open Mic In The Sky in the gorgeous 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)

1 PM Cutlass Club

"Euro Party" - DJ Tammera
1-3 PM Sunweaver Air (62, 119, 133)

3PM Happy Hour at the Writers Block Cafe

"Happy Hour! Bonchance Longfall, a poet and regular at many events on the Island will be your Host. His poetry is written from the heart and has enthusiastic lyrical rhyme filled with unique imagery, emotions, and soulful intent. He won't just be reading his poetry but will also be experimenting in helping us find more meaning and value in poetry itself. Come on over to the Cafe and let Bonchance entrance you... Of course, as always, free food & drink. :-) "
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."
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 & commetary 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)

6 PM Tonight Live

Live viewing of the Tonight Live SL TV show by Paisley Beebe
6-7 PM Lewis Rock (20, 232, 3501)

8 PM "Virtual Tonight with Sam Nightfire."

"Virtual Tonight with Sam Nightfire, is an entertainment, variety talk show with an array of topics ranging from current events and cultural trends to politics, comedy and more, all while bringing viewers closer to their favorite celebrities and notable public figures with revealing, compelling interviews."
8 PM Virtual World Network (49, 58, 1010)

8PM Cypress Rosewood

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

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Monday April 4

RFL 2011 Fantasy Faire
In the Fantasy Faire Central Sim.

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

2:30 PM Marney Wolfhunter

Marney Wolfhunter presents readings of her works as well as others' from her publishing house.
There are changes afoot for this creative woman and we'll hear all about it soon...
She also leaves time for a bit of Open Mic...

2:30-3:30 PM Book Island (198, 52, 25)

5PM Happy Hour at the Writers Block Cafe

"Another of our much-loved Happy Hours at the Writer's Block Cafe with Issis Ceriano, AKA Diana Cacy Hawkins: "What is the Writer's Life to you?" Come explore the idea, through friendly chat, of what the Writer's Life means to us as individuals. All topics welcome. Book lovers welcome. Free handouts for attendees along with some wonderful food and drink."
4-5 PM Book Island (207, 227, 37)

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Japan's Nuclear Fashion Disaster

SECOND LIFE Fashion and Music Industries explode with outpourings of sympathy for Japanese Tsunami and Nuclear disaster victims. Over 1,000,000 L$ raised on first day of Pacific Crisis Fundraiser for aid fund Americause.

In efforts big and small, SL grid wide, people are showing they care about the crisis. Artist Luna Larsen and friend Teddy Roxley in Picture 1 have created an exhibit of sculptures, cherry trees, and RL pictures. For example, one of Luna's sculptures depicts a bleeding heart with a Japanese flag. Luna offers a free sculpture to all visitors with prayer and meditation poses dedicated to Japanese victims and families affected by the disaster in Picture 3. On Luna's sim, a pictureboard shows Japanese house burning and fuel depot fire. See SLURLS below.

At Pacific Crisis Fundraiser (PCF)... It's raining people at the Pacific Crisis Fundraiser sale floor. 58 people in sim and still arriving in droves!!! Top SL Fashion Designers are flogging this issue hard and driving their customers to act. People are flocking into the sim to support the fundraising cause. PCF fundraiser donation box in Picture 3. Special thanks to fashion designers, bloggers, live musicians who donated wares, time, and advertising power to PCF events.

Luna Larsen's Japan memorial sculpture garden http://slurl.com/secondlife/La%20Triste%20Luna/35/24/22

Continuing through April 10, 2011, Pacific Crisis Fundraiser has raised over $1,000,000 Lindens for Japan Victims. Visit the sale floor http://slurl.com/secondlife/World%20of%20Beauty/205/147/1004

The real story is how the fashion and music industries promoted the cause with SL blog lists such as http://metavirtual.us/

Excerpts from the blogs showing how they did it...

SL Fashion Designer "Carson" writes… "Now, it’s time we gave back a little. With the continuing tragedy still unfolding in Japan, many designers have formed the Pacific Crisis Fundraiser. All proceeds from the sale of the outfits donated will go to the charity Americares." Go to Pacific Island Fundraiser parcel and shop!

It's Only Fashion blog writes: "I want to take a moment to remind you that the donations are from the creators. If you are getting clothing at the market value at a charitable event, you are not donating, you are shopping. "

Even Linden Labs supports the cause... Support in SL appears unanimous: http://secondlife.lithium.com/t5/Featured-News/Support-the-Japan-Earthquake-amp-Pacific-Tsunami-Relief-with/ba-p/743743

Any1 Gynoid

Article also published on CNN.