SL Newser - Events: April 2011

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Events this Week in Second Life from April 26 to April May 2

Tuesday April 26

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

Theme: "Colors of Love" (red, pink, & white) - DJ: Cameron, Host: Cavell
($L500 one board)
10 AM to 12 PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23)

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

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 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

This weeks events for Club Zero have yet to been recieved
Theme & DJ to be announced, 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)

8 PM SpiritValley Studios Nightclub
"Unleash Your Inner Animal"

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

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Wednesday April 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: Angels & Devils , DJ Juliana, Host: Borges
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: "Barely There," 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 28

10 AM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club
Theme: 50's Sock Hop, DJ: Cameron, Host: Cavell
(L$500 one board)
10AM to 12PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23)

Theme: Rock & Roll (come as you are), DJ: Blacktulip, Host: Pint
12 PM to 2 PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23)

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 :-)
Book Island (197, 56, 25)

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

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 - Music, Oxygen

11 AM - Jody Mubble

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)

2 PM SpiritValley Studios Nightclub

Theme: To Be Announced, DJ Gitaroo
2 - 4 PM Sunweaver Space (187, 99, 263)

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: Disco Hell, DJ to be announced
6-8 PM Sunweaver Air (62, 119, 133)

8 PM SpiritValley Studios Nightclub

Theme: To Be Announced, DJ Crisp
8 - 10 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 May 1

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

"Our First Happy Hour of The Week: 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 25

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."
5 PM Book Island (207, 227, 37)

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Over 65,000 Lindens ($260 US) Raised in RFL Event in Honor of Daaneth Kivioq

On Tuesday April 19th at 6 PM, an event for Relay for Life was held in honor of Daaneth Kivioq. Sadly, Daaneth had been stricken from a stroke. The event was partially to revitalize his team, the Passionate Redheads. But mainly it was to show support for Daan.

The event was launched by Evangaline Ling of Team Relay for Hope, though it was for the Passionate Redheads, Daaneth being a top officer, and had their fundraising kiosk up. And since it was for the Redheads, it was a “Red Hair” event. So people were asked to have their avs wear red hair. Those whom were hairless from a “Bid Me Bald” event got a reprieve for the party, as long as it was red.

The location of the event was the northeast corner of the American Cancer Society sim. People teleporting in walked from the big tree in the middle of the island toward a transparent dome. And on the DJ booth and the sides of the dome were the signs “Get Well Soon Daan.” No one got numbers of how many attended, but at least a few dozen were there.

Members of the Passionate Redheads team formed the lions’ share of the attendees, including Sunweaver Estate owner Rita Mariner, Cutlass Club owner Jenni Greenfield, Club Zero Gravity owner Nydia Tungsten, a number of DJs from both, notably DJ Dusk Griswold who was playing, blogger Treminari Huet, builder and avatar designer Lomgren Smalls, and of course Redheads team captain Sabine McGettigan. Team Relay for Hope had their people their was well, notably their cheerleaders the “Cure Chasers.”

DJ Shayla provided the tunes for the first half of the event. At 7PM, DJ Dusk took over. As the music went on, people challenged one another to contribute more, “for anyone who chips in 100 Lindens, I’ll match it.” People who couldn’t make it at the start dropped by as time went on. As the end of the music approached, DJ Dusk had one last song for Daan:

So now the time has come
For both of us to live on the run
Oh yeah
Oh yeah

And knowing that you would have wanted it this way
I do believe I'm feelin' stronger every day
Yeah, yeah, yeah

After what you've meant to me
Ooh baby now
I can make it easily
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I know that we both agree
Best thing to happen to you
The best thing that happened to me
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Feelin' stronger every day
Feelin' stronger every day
Feelin' stronger every day
(You know I'm alright now)
Feelin' stronger every day
(You know I'm alright now)

The music ended at 8:01 PM, Dusk commenting, “Winamp just crashed, so guess that's a sign to end the event.” Evangeline Ling then announced, “65,250 Lindens raised tonight!!! That’s $261 US Dollars!” This was followed by cheers of “Yay!” and “Who-hooo!”

And what did Daaneth think of the event? The next day Sabine went to see him, and later told everyone on group chat, “he asked ‘Who was there?’ He cried when I told him all the names. It meant a lot to him. It meant everything. You know how he loves his friends. ... Dusk, I told him your last song. ‘ Feeling Stronger Every Day.’ I sang it to him. He loved it.” Dusk commented, “Some nights the music just seems to flow and I know just what to play. Last night was one of those nights.”

Sabine had a notecard, sent to the Redheads and presumably other RFL groups,

Dearest Relayers and Friends,

There are no words to thank you enough.

The beautiful “Get Well Daaneth” event held at the ACS Island on Tuesday night was a lovely tribute to a man who has freely given his heart to so many.

I am simply overwhelmed by the love that’s been showered upon our team during Daaneth’s illness. We are filled with gratitude for all of our friends who came to support us, and to all who contributed to the Redheads Kiosks in honor of Daan. Solidarity among the Relay for Life participants has long been a goal of ours; seeing this come to fruition was a beautiful way to honor one of our own.

I wish especially to thank Evangaline Ling and her Team, Relay for Hope, who spent many hours planning the Event; the Cure Chasers for the beautiful and artistic decorations and dance floor; and DJ Shayla and DJ Dusk for making the evening perfect with their special music for Daan.

It was, in all, an evening we’ll always remember. Thank you, thank you!

Go Relay! Go Daaneth!

With Love,

Sabine McGettigan, Captain
The Passionate Redheads Team for Relay for Life

The team wishes Daan well, and hopes he soon recovers.

Feelin' stronger every day
Feelin' stronger every day
Feelin' stronger every day
(You know I'm alright now)
Feelin' stronger every day
(You know I'm alright now)

Bixyl Shuftan

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Events this Week in Second Life from April 19 to April 25

Tuesday April 19

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

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

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

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 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 & DJ to be announced, 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)

8 PM SpiritValley Studios Nightclub
"Unleash Your Inner Animal"

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

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Wednesday April 20

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

Theme: Live Music , Artist: Maxx Sabertooth
3:30 PM to 4:30 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: Goth, 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 21

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

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

1 PM Happy Hour at the Writers Block Cafe

Sandor Zabelin's New Event will begin on April 28th--more detail next week

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)

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

7 PM SpiritValley Studios Nightclub

Theme: To Be Announced, DJ Timber
7 - 9 PM Sunweaver Space (187, 99, 263)

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Friday April 22

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: Red & White, 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)

4 PM SpiritValley Studios Nightclub

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

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

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

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Saturday April 23

12 AM SpiritValley Studios Nightclub

Theme: To Be Announced, DJ Fenris
12 - 1 AM Sunweaver Space (187, 99, 263)

St. Georges Day

"Celebrate England's National Day in the heart of London, Regent's Park. On April 23-24, join a medieval street party filled with jousting events, dragons, a banquet and dancing to celebrate the Patron Saint of England. "

Mephilo Tor (87, 234, 1601)

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 - Open

11 AM - Lexus Melodie

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)

2 PM SpiritValley Studios Nightclub

Theme: To Be Announced, DJ Gitaroo
2 - 4 PM Sunweaver Space (187, 99, 263)

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: To be announced, 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)

6 PM SpiritValley Studios Nightclub

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

Theme: To Be Announced, DJ Crisp
8 - 10 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 April 24

Easter Sunday

St. Georges Day

"Celebrate England's National Day in the heart of London, Regent's Park. On April 23-24, join a medieval street party filled with jousting events, dragons, a banquet and dancing to celebrate the Patron Saint of England. "

Mephilo Tor (87, 234, 1601)

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)

12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

Theme: Live Performance - Singer: Debi Latte
12 PM to 1 PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23)

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

"Our First Happy Hour of The Week: 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)

"The 1st Question" (closed)

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)

Monday, April 18, 2011

Music Notes: Greg Colburn and Pillowfish

Recently, Greg Colburn (aka Greg Colossus), via a note to his group, announced his retirement from music in SL. He began performing in SL in 2006 as Greg Colossus. Frustrated that he couldn't choose his own last name, he petitioned the Lindens to have it be so. They finally agreed and Greg Colburn (his real life name) was born in SL.

Sadly, I didn't become aware of him until early 2010. I had the pleasure of meeting him in person and seeing him perform live at the Hartford Jam last May. He is a terrific guy. All of Greg's scheduled shows were cancelled as of the time of his announcement but he still planned to attend and play at the April Jam in Maryland. As of 15 April, Greg Colburn will log in "once in awhile," but will not perform. He is pursuing his budding music career in real life and has many happy things happening personally, as well. Greg will most definitely be missed and remembered as one of the many fine performers in SL.

On a happier note, Pillowfish returned to SL for a mini tour of the Internet. Their return performance was at the venue Woodstock. Pillowfish is a rare treat as they are usually quite busy performing and recording in RL. They are currently in the process of recording their second album but to the delight of their fans, they decided to take a break for a spell. Pillowfish consist of Thom Martinsyde and Rowena Sideways. They are a UK-based progressive folk duo and their sound is uniquely Celtic to the ear. Their instruments include a 10-string bouzouki, viola, fiddle and guitar, joined by their melodic voices singing perfect harmonies. Keep an eye open for them over the coming month. They are well worth a listen.

Attending the event at Woodstock, I was saddened to learn that it was one of the last shows at that venue. Others played at this farewell concert to a most loved venue. Woodstock symbolized everything 60's, hippies and, of course, Woodstock. The ambiance and decor was truly psychedelic and beautiful. I personally will miss this awesome venue.

Source: Greg Colburn's picture from SLMusicListener on Youtube

Shellie Sands

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)