Events this Week in Second Life from Aug 9th to Aug 16th

Events subject to change by hosts, and more information may come in later this week. So check again later for events this weekend.

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Tuesday August 9th



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

Theme: Summer Holiday Best in beachwear or other summer outfits!)
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: Wingless Party, DJ: "Sexy Lexi"
For Wingless Emoto and his package of freebie avatars which are still distributed to newcomers today. How many ways can *you* dress up a Wingless?

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 10th


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 - 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 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: Come as You Are
DJ: Domnick Jameson, Host: Monique
1 Board - 250L
3 to 5 PM, Mystery (82, 96, 37)



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

Theme: "Sexy Reds," 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!"


7PM to 9PM Dragonhenge (126, 122, 651)




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Thursday August 11th


12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: Best in Uniform (Police, School, Team... ANY Uniform!)
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 (Best Animal, Neko, or animal print outfit)
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: "Hospital Night" DJ: Nydia
"Helllloooooooo Nurse!" :-D

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


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Friday August 12th


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: Countdown to Love ( Music : romance 1970s - 1990s ) ( Best dressed in 70s 80s or 90s wear )
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: "Goth Dance," DJ to be announced
6-8 PM Sunweaver Air (62, 119, 133)



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Saturday August 13th

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

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


6PM The Happy Vixen Beach Club
Theme: "Get Lucky" - Wearing something you consider lucky, or for "getting lucky"
DJ to be announced
4 to 6 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 August 14th


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."

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)

Jamm for Genes Raises 380,000 Lindens

The “Jamm for Genes” is an annual event in Second Life. Every year in early August, musicians get together on the weekend to raise money for the Children’s Medical Research Institute. Although the charity is in Australia, the benefits are global, " ‘Jamm for Genes’ is all about live music raising money, for research into cell biology that helps with both prevention and cure of childhood, congenital and genetic diseases.”

Lacey Lohner called the event “an initiative of ‘Jeans for Genes Day’ here in Australia. Wear jeans to work for a donation - many workplaces run it!” With OhMy Kidd leading the organizing, the event took place at four venues: Lacey’s Place, The Pocket, Endavour Cove, and B&B’s.


Welcome to our Jamm for Genes event! We are raising funds for the Real Life charity "Jeans for Genes" in Australia. All proceeds go directly to the Children's Medical Research Institute: http://www.cmri.org.au/ . Jamm for Genes in Second Life has been running since 2007, and has raised over $4,000 for the Children’s Medical Research Institute. That's right - over 4K! Thanks to all of you - the Second Life community. Let's make 2011 our best.


Dropping in on “The Pocket” at Freestar Bay on Friday night August 5th, musicians and audience alike were ready to “give it up for down under.” Musicians such as Freestar Tammas and Kentucy country music singer Ande Foggarty were on stage at the Australian club once owned by the late Delinda Dyrssen, now run by Cellandra Zon. By this time, over 50,000 Lindens had been raised, and the audience was chipping in more. Ande entertained the crowd with songs like “Horse with no Name,” in honor of the musician who wrote it passing away recently, and “Little Red Riding Hood,” which brought a number of howls and other wolf gestures from the audience. At 11AM, the “Army of Ignorance” played, but instead of their avatars coming on stage, the tricksters instead put up cardboard cutouts of themselves.

“We worked very hard on this jam,” Cellandra told me, “Ohmy Kidd did most of the prework. ... I miss Delinda. She was instrumental last year. ... We work very hard to get the musicians lined up for people's enjoyment so they get something back for donating. And so many musicians are so generous with their time. I LOVE the musicians in Second Life, most of them are so open and generous.”

By 11:30 Friday night, 64,000 had been raised. By Saturday 7PM when Ichie Kamachi was singing at Endeavour Cove, the 150,000 mark had been reached. On Sunday August 7th at 1 AM, the event moved to B&B’s in the Utopia and EnGedi sim. On the final day of the Jamm, musicians such as the SOAR band (who played earlier this week at another benefit). Starrfish Ohmai, and Rock Doghouse played. Dropping in at 5PM, KevinMThomas Carpool had joined Onehempcat Oldrich on stage, and the frisky girls in the audience demanded the two guys take their shirts off if they donated a certain amount more money. The 300,000 barrier had been passed, breaking last year’s total, and soon it was at $322,000, “Kevin for 325K do the pants come off?”

By 7 PM, the 350,000 mark had been reached. At 9PM, the last singer, Veronica Wekster, got on stage, "maybe I need to do my Britney Spears impression - haha!" As she sang, the amount continued to climb. Near the end, Veronica herself chipped in 5,000 Lindens. B&B owner Bundy “Fluffball” Xue blurted, “Oh my God! I don’t know if I want to slap V or hug her!” At 9:58, the total was 367,000. Last minute donations poured in, some after Veronica left the stage. At 10:05, the total was $380,457 Lindens raised. With the event over, the musicians there took a few moments to congratulate each other, OhMy Kidd calling it, “an absolutely amazing weekend Jamming for Genes.”

For those wishing to donate to “Jeans for Genes,” you can visit their website at: http://www.jeansforgenes.org.au/ .

“Thank you ALL for donating your time, talent, Lindens, and ears to this wonderful cause!”

Bixyl Shuftan

Events this Week in Second Life from Aug 2nd to Aug 8th

Events subject to change by hosts, and more information may come in later this week. So check again later for events this weekend.

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Tuesday August 2nd


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

Theme: My Romance ( all types of love songs ) ( Dress- Come as you are )
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: Cats & Mice, DJ "Sexy" Lexi

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 3rd


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 Fantasy Costume ( elves, fairies, silks, hero, rockstar etc )
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: Short Shorts, 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 4rth


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: Rockin' Romance (Come as you are)
DJ: Talyn Bellios, Host: Starla and or Monique (w/Micah) (2 boards 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: "Sports Night - Take me out to the ball game," DJ Nydia

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



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Friday August 5th


10 AM Mystery Moonlight Cafe & Lake

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

3PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club
Theme: Jazz Dinner Dance ( semi-formal/cocktail )
DJ : Bloodrose
Host:Amy ( 1 board L$500)
3PM - 5PM, 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: "Easter in August," DJ to be announced
6-8 PM Sunweaver Air (62, 119, 133)


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Saturday July 16th


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 - Special Guest

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: "Casual Wear," DJ Jimbu
6-8 PM Sunweaver Air (62, 119, 133)


6PM The Happy Vixen Beach Club
Theme: "Beach Party - Dress for fun in the sun, and surf"
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 17th


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 - 12 Noon 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)




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 8th


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

3PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club
Theme: Live Music
Artist Declan Greenfield
3 to 4 PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23)

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)



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: Best in Green and/or Blue, 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!"


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)

Interview With Ginette Pinazzo on the Zindra Expo

Recently, Second Life Newser talked with Ginette Pinazzo, one of the organizers of the Zindra Expo next month in August. She wanted to explain what it was about, as well as how it would differ from the first one last year. The interview took place on a boat sailing about in the Zindra area.

Bixyl Shuftan: How did the Zindra Expo get started?

Ginette Pinazzo: The first one was last April, ZEXPO 2010. It was started by the Linden Lab group Zindar Expo, as an attempt to create a large convention/festival to highlight the adult mainland of Zindra.

Bixyl Shuftan: Was it any trouble to organize?

Ginette Pinazzo: Back then things were new, just starting. (We) didnt have the focus we have now. I wasn’t producer then, (though) I was involved in it. But this year its an all new staff.

Bixyl Shuftan: So this year, it's off to a more organized start?

Ginette Pinazzo: First the Island itself (caleld ZEXPO Island, coincidentally!) was turned into a venue where we have large seasonal events. For example, in January we had Art Maze 2011. And now we have ZEXPO 2011. This year, (a) much more organized start.

Bixyl Shuftan: Sounds good, what have some of those events been?

Ginette Pinazzo: There is continuity between the very large events (and if you like marketing talk). It’s important because we can build excitement, attract new people to the continent, and slowly increase our PR more and more with each event. It’s all part of an effort to increase Zindra's positive Public Relations.

For example, in the Art Maze, we attracted many Second Life artists, and gallery owners and gallery-goers, builders and photographers became involved. We had a great time...and there's your positive movement forward!

Bixyl Shuftan: How did the expo go last year?

Ginette Pinazzo: I was involved in last year’s ZEXPO in the Marketing Dept. From what I could tell, it went ok. But then it was more like a merchant mall with some events sprinkled in. It was all Zindra merchants. This year is a larger concept, weve opened the concept up.

The way I see it, and partly the reason behind this entire Island's event program, is that we want new people here. So that includes opening things up to get non-Zindran particpants. So the events aren't just about Zindra. It's fantastic for PR and Business Growth and community growth to bring new people and business here. Ginette Pinazzo: This years ZEXPO will have exhibitors from all over Second Life. As I say, Zindra and Beyond.

Bixyl Shuftan: What are among the things are you planning to attract those who don't travel to Zyndra often?

Ginette Pinazzo: Well, attraction is a great word. We are trying to breathe a new sense into the term 'adult' here. Part of our “show message” is that Adult = Sophisticated. We want people top see that Zindra is important because, as the A-Rated mainland, its the most liberating place in Second Life. Yes there will be adult content here, of course. But its not all sex. It's anything and everything adults are free to explore (within our show's guidelines of course). There will be everything from scripting groups to hair designs to building classes to crazy amusement rides. Education, entertainment, arts, and things to buy, games to play.

Bixyl Shuftan: What kinds of rides?

Ginette Pinazzo: Well, our theme this year is "Forbidden Carnival" so expect some crazy twisted rides and carnival games mixed in. We have various vehicle designers too, who have contributed vehicles, so you can "tour" the island in different ways

Bixyl Shuftan: I suppose one's imagination can come up with possibilities about what kinds of games to expect here, but I should let you explain some examples.

Ginette Pinazzo: Hmmm...we have some interesting takes on the “treasure hunt.” We have a “Find The Impossible Objects” game.

Bixyl Shuftan: "interesting takes?" *grins*

Ginette Pinazzo: Hahaha! Accidental pun! sorry! In that game, artist Harter Fall crated different optical illusion-style sculptures and you have to find them throughout the showgrounds. We have also have a Sea Creature Hunt, where you sail around the island trying to find sea creatures (and maybe collect eggs).

The focus is on attractions..not just events. So there will be many things to see and do, regardless of when you are here. We really want to present an interactive environment so packed with fun, you will want to book a hotel room and stay all 10 days.

Bixyl Shuftan: Sounds good. What comes with the hotel room, or around here, do I need to ask? *grin*

Ginette Pinazzo: We have 3 different hotel providers: Acerta VP , DLK and Sin City. Each varies in booking arrangements, ambiance and benefits. We are leaving those choices to the designers of the hotels. But I think its safe to assume each will have its own exclusive content. So booking a hotel room will be a great way to add to your experience. And besides, we ALL know the best parties at conventions happen at the hotel rooms

Bixyl Shuftan chuckles, "I've heard a few stories from real life"

Ginette Pinazzo: We also are doing the hotel thing because we want this to be as immerse as possible.

It was at this moment the boat we were on changed course.

Bixyl Shuftan: Nice little boat. I take it there will be a few more of these at the Expo?

Ginette Pinazzo: Oh yes, boats will be definitely one mode of vehicle available. There will be boats, horses, blimps, crazy cars, cycles, and you will even be able to ride the Floats in our ongoing Forbidden Float Contest.

Bixyl Shuftan: "Forbiden Float Contest?"

Ginette Pinazzo: Yes, one of the innovative things we've done is make the amount of floor space an Exhibitors gets, related to how much they DO at the show. If they host events or provide attractions, they get more floorpsace. This gives us a lot more content and keeps the exhibitors more involved. One way they can get more space is build a float for a parade we have running through the showgrounds. It’s a little bit of extra advertising for exhibitors, a little bit of art, pageantry, and something you can also ride. That is, if you are the type of person who likes to be in parade.

Bixyl Shuftan: I imagine most would would like it, if hopping on didn't crash the float

Ginette Pinazzo: Hahaha! I’m sure we’ll be testing that. So if you want to volunteer as a float-hopper tester, call me!

Bixyl Shuftan chuckles

Ginette Pinazzo: the organizing is going well. I don’t believe in doing any large event without many months of preparation. This eliminates all stress and makes it fun.

Bixyl Shuftan: Makes sense

Ginette Pinazzo: And any problem can be resolved if you allow time. Flexibility is easier when you have time to stretch. So, I do a lot of stretching.

Bixyl Shuftan: Was August chosen as the month, because it falls between two large events, Burn2 and the Relay for Life Walk?

Ginette Pinazzo: Yes, and also to coordinate around SLCC. It’s almost impossible to choose the best dates when there are so many great things happening all year. But I think in the end, we just tossed a Linden out a window to see where he landed on a giant calendar. And that’s how we chose the actual date.

Bixyl Shuftan: *chuckles* That would be something to see.

Ginette Pinazzo: Speaking of Burn, that’s one of the large asscoiations/organisations that has a presence at ZEXPO. Burn will be providing some content. I want to work with other communities and orgs to build strong relationships. I believe in cross-promoting as much as possible. One thing I like about the way we are doing this show, though, it’s not about buying floorspace, it’s a free show to participate in. It’s about creative and active investment. Like I said, the more you DO, the more space you get. You can be a very small company, but if you are willing to do a lot here, you can have more presence than a large company.

Bixyl Shuftan: Sounds good.

Ginette Pinazzo: I think its good business strategy to mix hard working, very involved smaller companies., with larger ones who may not be as, 'involved.' This way the networking can be very very healthy. Also, even before this show opens on August 26, we will using that previous week to run a Business Networking program, so the many exhibitors can meet each other and connect. Second Life is really about people, and when we talk about business in Second Life, it’s often people meeting other people and connecting. It’s a people business in almost every sense.

In Second Life, there is more of a direct connection between a product or service and the person who created it. Think about it. Even an event like this, it’s really just people coming together, choosing to create an experience for each other and everyone else around them. People like myself and merely facilitating that natural, organic process.

Of course, there is always an underlying structure. But ideally, its one that transparent to the observer.

Bixyl Shuftan: I think I've asked most of the questions I had, I did have a couple I could ask just for chuckles.

Ginette Pinazzo: Sure, go for it! But if I laugh too hard, this boat WILL crash. I barely know what I’m doing here.

Bixyl Shuftan: Well, when you mentioned there would be a variety of vehicles here, I take it vans and pickups with lots of space in the back can be expected?

Ginette Pinazzo: Actually, new vehicle creators seem to be everywhere. I have no idea how many will have. I even saw a giant flying dinosaur that people might be able to ride.

Bixyl Shuftan: A giant pterodactyl?

Ginette Pinazzo: Yes! Some of the vehicles will be free, wearble or rezzable, or borrowable. Otehrs will have low cost rental. Some will be items you buy. I haven't noticed vans yet, but why not?

Bixyl Shuftan: "Shock absorbers not included" ? *chuckles*

Ginette Pinazzo: Haha! We ARE having a rock n’ roll car wash. From what I understand, its a car wash operated by a team of Sissies.

Bixyl Shuftan: A team of sissies. Could you explain the term?

Ginette Pinazzo thought the term meant cross-dressing males whom acted a bit submissive, but didn’t feel qualified to define them

Ginette Pinazzo:It definately seems to be a community in Second Life, a very “SL type” thing. I never knew that term until I fell into SL. I learned a lot of terms here.

Ginette and I talked a little about things on the Grid for a few more minutes, but this was basicaly the end of the interview.

For more information on the Zindra Expo, check out the Zindra news blog, and The website “Zindra: Projects and Proposals for a Healthy and Dynamic Adult Mainland.” Considering occasional content, both are “Not Safe For Work.”

Bixyl Shuftan

Chantal Harvey and the Month of Machinima

When the Linden Endowment of the Arts (LEA) stated "The Month of Machinima (MoM) event" would begin on May 4, 2011, it opened a door to creative perspectives and the magic of machinima.

The event's objectives were to promote the infinite possibilities of writing, producing and editing this wonderful art form.

At the forefront of SL's machinima creation is Chantal Harvey. Anyone watching treet.tv has seen her active promotion and recognized her grace and artistic expression.

According to Chantal, machinima is filming in a virtual world or game. What you see on your screen, is what is filmed. The process begins with the creation of a concept, the writing of a script, finding a location or building a set.

We stand on the LEA sim in the heart of imagination, a playground, as Chantal calls it. A tall cone-shaped theater is the dominating form and numerous screens play one machinima. They are short visions made possible by Second Life and the imagination of the director.

Chantal states that the production is intense work considering the time necessary to record and edit.

“It varies, sometimes I spend six weeks filming and editing for one minute of film the other extreme is filming an SL event and putting it on youtube, without edit, in that case it can be a fast and easy production,” Chantal explained.

She said that machinima is a new genre. The term was created by Hugh Hancock and originates from the words machine and cinema.

“It was a spelling mistake that caught on, we like the word. Originally, it comes from gamers that recorded their battles and races online, because they wanted to share their high scores. People started to edit the shoots, and manipulate stories like that,” she added.

On Second Life, Month of Machinima was organized by the LEA. A group of SL residents, which are supported by Linden Lab, are devoted to the promotion of art in our virtual world. LEA committee members include: Bryn Oh, Chantal Harvey, DanCoyote Antonelli, Dekka Raymaker, Dizzy Banjo, Jayjay Zifanwe, L1Aura Loire, Rez Menoptra, Sasun Steinbeck, Werner Kurosawa and Linden rep Elise Linden.

Chantal said that the LEA site was started by M. Linden, in 2010. When he left Linden Lab, LEA was put on hold, but then Courtney Linden picked it up and motivated others to carry on the project.

“We have weekly meetings and each member of LEA has a different discipline/input. Over the past 15 months, we have become a group that divides tasks and works close together,” said Chantal.

The Month of Machinima presents the best SL productions. The event promotes and motivates others to create new machinima and to showcase their latest productions. The monthly themes are:

August – Design and Architecture
September – Seasons
October – Four elements
November – SL events
December – Endings

To make a submission, log on to; https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?
formkey=dDZ3a2FsYjJMNEM5dnU4X1VZZ1FQZ1E6MQ&ifq&ndplr=1 . Submissions can be made until the 10th of each month. A screening committee then selects the top films. Art related are preferred, but they also choose other work – each month at least 3 films that were submitted earlier in the year. Every first Wednesday of the month, at 7 pm SL time, the new films begin with a screening event and the films run in the special MoM theater throughout the month.

Interest in MoM is generated through Twitter, Facebook, the SL wiki, SL blog, Chantal’s blog and her machinima groups. A lot of it is introduced through networking.

“I’m hoping for more bloggers to write about MoM, as it is the most wonderful machinima event supported by Linden Lab ever. It celebrates the films and the film makers, giving them the credits they so rightly deserve,” she stated.

As for Chantal’s work, she started creating machinima in 2007. In real life, she’s an editor and was part of pioneering art-tv projects. For many years, she ran a TV station in the Netherlands. She’s Dutch.

She told me, “I produce, film, direct, edit, I do SFX and sound design and voice-over work. I advice other machinimatographers. I produce the 48 Hour Film Project for machinima, a real life contest. I run my own MMIF.org Machinima festival in Amsterdam/SL, and I recently started working with Tony Dyson (R2-D2 creator) to produce professional machinima productions.”

Chantal has won several awards, one of which she treasures is “Best Edit” in 2008 48HFP, when she was a contestant. She later became the producer of the event. She has created over 200 productions during the last four years. Check them out at http://youtube.com/user/ChantalHarvey .

What does Chantal foresee for machinima’s future?

“It will go mainstream. I cannot imagine it would not do that. It is fresh, young, growing; it has huge potential to go real life. TV stations all over the world are cutting down on production costs, I believe that if we add a little more professionalism to our films, they will be discovered and appear on TV, maybe even a movie,” she said.

To get to the LEA sim, Click Here for LEA Welcome Center/Exhibitions, LEA1 (211, 38, 21)

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