Visit here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Beleza/74/9/22 or direct link here: SplitScreenHere. The Split Screen artist of the month is Soror Nishi who presents "Boogaloo" which is a magical garden of wonderfully colored and shaped trees and plants, "Scotti the Dragon", bean forest, and campfire with mushroom seating all brought to life in the special colorful, magic way that only Soror does. Dim the lights, enjoy the sounds and explore the swamp and forest area. The opening party will be held at 2pm SLT Sunday October 2nd. The sim usually fills fast so come early to enjoy dancing with dj Isabelle Mavendorf, or try to bump in later during the event. It's always a lot of fun at Split Screen. (Kara with Exhibit curator, Dividni Shostakovich) Soror's artist staement for the exhibit reads, ""The extensive attempts some make to populate this new world with "realistic" copies of the Old World show a colonial tendency to ignore the native culture and superimpose a pre-formed visual style on this new medium. This may be due to a fear of the new, or simply a lack of courage, hopefully Time will eradicate this anachronistic tendency."
Visit here for the fashion show: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bal%20Harbour/181/25/27 or direct link here: PrismShowHere. Visit the store Prism here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bal%20Harbour/26/184/22 or direct link here: PrismHere.
A very sweet friend, Journey McLaglen, CEO and designer of Prism Designs, is releasing her fall line with a fashion show tomorrow. I have to be real life at that time, but I'm sure you all will have fun. The press release states: "FALL INTO GREAT FASHION WITH PRISM DESIGNS BY JOURNEY McLAGLEN
Prism Designs is back and we’re bigger than ever with a Fall Fashion line that is a must for women this fall. Journey McLaglen, designer and CEO of Prism Designs, has created a beautifully designed casual chic outfits in the best fall colors using amazing fabrics she has created herself. Fabrics in wool, linen, leather and plenty of gorgeous knit to go around. Whether you are shopping, going to the best clubs in SL or just hanging with your friends – Prism will be the clothes women want to wear. On October 1st, 2011 at 10am SL time – Journey will officially be reopening Prism Design and releasing her Fall Fashion 2011 collections with a fun time fashion show amongst the Aztec ruins on the SIM. Come by to check out the new clothes, listen to great music and make new friends."
In the photos I am wearing one of the fall line outfits "Gabrielle" paisley that comes with several top options such as short cropped top, longer narrow and also fuller top versions with a couple of neckline options.
Direct link to schedule of events: http://www.loveliinc.com/main#!__schedule or click here: EventsHere.
Press Release states: "September 2011 – In order to raise money and provide positive change to the extreme poor of the Rhonda Slums of Nakuru, Kenya, Live and Learn in Kenya NGO and Loveli Inc would like to announce the Feed A Smile Charity Fashion Event 2011.
This year’s Event begins September 17th and runs through October 2nd. It is being held online at the FeedASmile For Loveli Sim
and features fashion shows, auctions, sales, live music events, art exhibits and more.
Live and Learn in Kenya NGO is a non-profit, charity organization working to aid the impoverished people – especially the children - living in Kenya. Loveli Inc is a fashion and art company that believes in giving back to their worldwide community through charitable work.
Together, these two dynamos of change are looking to double last year’s results which netted the 2010 Feed A Smile campaign over 2 Million Lindens. This years goal is doubled at 4 Million and the 2011 program would provide incredible strides in helping starving, sick and suffering children because 100% of the proceeds go to help the poor of Kenya and, for example, one child receives a complete, nutritious meal for a mere $0.41! or $100L. Children receive education and medical assistance as well. Also, with LLK operating through the Second Life online virtual charity community – Nonprofit Commons, contributors can trust in the NGO’s security as the managers of Nonprofit Commons thoroughly screen every organization for validity and authenticity.
Those wishing to help make a difference in the lives of precious children in Kenya can make donations and/or volunteer time and expertise to the event as well as spread the word.
The Loveli Inc. Models CEO and Loveli Inc Partner Mellificent Juneberry says, “This year’s event will be bigger than ever before and reach even more children to put a smile on their faces. We have already had some major contributors join our efforts this year… but we need YOUR help! We can’t do it without you.”
About the Organization: Live and Learn in Kenya NGO, located in Selb, Germany, and its “daughter” organization Live and Learn in Kenya International NGO are non-profit, charity organizations. LLK works to combat desolation, hunger and thirst, poverty, illiteracy, AIDS, child prostitution, child brides, etc of those living in the Rhonda Slums of Nakuru, Kenya.
You can find out more by visiting www.loveliinc.com
For more information and how you can get involved Please contact Liata Exonar, Mellificent Juneberry or Brique Topaz
Join the Circle of Life!"
There is a lineup of fun events and as I danced tonight I was provided some up to date info from Liata Exonar who said, "As a matter of fact I can also tell you that this Sunday some of what we've raised so far is actually going to feed some kids this Sunday and what the LLK director called a Loveli Inc Meal party in Kenya, so that news came in this morning we've been inspired so much." Looks like a success already. Come join the fun and help out for a good cause. Check it out here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/FeedASmile%20For%20Loveli/149/125/25 or direct link here: FeedASmileHere.
I was at a fun party tonight at NeoVictoia, which is a steampunk role play area featuring machinima information and areas. I previously blogged this very cool sim here: http://karasecondlife.blogspot.com/2010/06/neovictoria.html NeoVictoriaHere. Tonight was a big party and auction to enhance community and raise a few extra Linden for the sims. I was actually very pleased to win the services of DJ Altair Swords who I have plans to DJ at the haunted mansion for another party soon. The party theme was Dark Alice so I snapped some pics of the cool costumes.
Visit NeoVictoria here: http://neovictoria.ning.com/ or http://slurl.com/secondlife/Machinima/18/129/701 direct link here to the machinima section: NeoVictoriaHere.
I dropped in to the new events venue, The Mad Hatter, in time to catch Harper Messmer and Raspbury Rearwin dual streaming tonight. There was a good crowd for this event and the venue itself was fun to check out. Raspbury continued singing alone with his keyboards and guitar after he dual streamed with Harper.
The Mad Hatter is owned by Dani Sarjeant and Jayson Massenberg. Situated in the grunge sim of Dark Realm this venue has all the asthetic details to make it a delight to see and hang out in as well as enjoy the talent. Dani said, "We started having live artists early August. Actually August 11th was our first show featuring, Harper Messmer. :) The Mad Hatter has always been a dream of Jay's. He has always wanted a place where artists can come and play for free. We actually do not rely on any of the tips we generate because we live here. We never charge or take a percentage." Dani and Jayson actually live in the mainland and this area is in the sky which I didnt initially notice as it's a large area filled with highly detailed shops. Jayson said they don't charge rent for their shops. I asked about the sim and style. Razobladejacket is opening up a store here and Tink tattoo is also in Dark Realm. I cammed and saw clothing stores, eye stores, an adorable grocery that gave me free stuff, plus various other stores. I also saw there is a subway, a tall building that has a casino, bowling and other things. Dani stated, "We love the grunge look and decided the zombie side is a great way to get people here and they can have some fun. we turn those off when we have events lol" "There are so many talented people in SL. We just hope that people can come here and enjoy the venue and appreciate what these artists do." It really is very cool looking and with the talent and crowds tonight I'm sure they will ejoy great success. Check it out here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Dark%20Realm/197/192/1163 or direct link here: TheMadHatterHere.
Tomorrow, Friday 8-26-11 they host Quanah at 8pm slt as well as musicians Amforte and Acousticenergy Nitely.
Visit here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Reich%20Rexen/64/66/3801 or direct link here: UltimateHolodecksHere.
(Kara and Shield)
I visited my friend Shield Markus who is a fellow Kansan at the Ultimate Holodeck today. They are so cool I figured I'd blog them so if someone hasn't seen these yet they won't miss out. These holodecks are fun just to check out really, but even better they are for sale too and the store has been open since Feburary 2009. It's like the ultimate explore all in one spot. They can all be demo'd in 360 degree scenes rezzed from menus. I imagine these are amazing for sim owners who have rental skyboxes, shop owners, individuals who want their land and use these around skyboxes to live in as sim extenders, scenery props for photographers, etc. I played around in the demos and you can see the menus I have showing that for each holodeck changes the scenery and you can even add your own scenes. Developers are Vander Reich, Richsz Rexen and Shield Markus. The holodeck instructions will soon be in many different languages. I was taking photos and Shield showed up so he gave me some more info. about the holodecks.
(You can see menus in this shot)
Reich, Rexen & Markus LP
Full Sim Solutions
Rental Systems and Holodeck rentals per week or month are possible.
Some of their holodeck info. says:
"Come experience incredible real views in SL
Ask for RRM Holodeck Store Buyers Guide
Parcel Extender
100x100 meter Cube
256x256 meter Sim Wide Cube
512x512 meter Wider Than Sim Cube
Variety of smaller sized Holodecks.
Ultimate Holodeck can be 8 prims to use.
Standard or Full Sim Base, they rez Holodeck walls, floors and furniture.
HUD Scenes Controller worn, adds no prims
22 prim Scenes Controller when it is rezzed
Base, Scenes, HUD create package
800 Scenes Collection Master Package
200 Scene Packages
100 Scene Package
33 Scene Packages
Holodecks can be used up to 4000 meters.
Skyhomes placed inside the Ultimate Holodeck enjoy exceptional views!
132 solid floor textures, furniture can be used.
Your own textures uploaded to interior and exterior walls. Easy to do with a few steps.
Videos will play on interior walls!
Entertaining, Creative and Fun for all."
Visit here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Reich%20Rexen/128/128/2 or direct link here: Holodeckhere.
Informational note card reads:
"This is 800 Panoramic Scenes Collection. Real Life locations and Fantasy World views (CGI). Many of the Collections have 200 scenes.
Set the timer to change scenes automatically. Save favorites, you will have plenty. Group permissions to use together with friends.
Upload your personal photos or created textures to interior and exterior walls customizing it. Video streams play on interior walls. You can DJ events inside and use it anywhere.
Easy to use. This low prim parcel extender allows more creativity and fun over any land.
Rezzed high as 4000 meters, parachute or fly off the top of it! A lot of people don't use enough of their land, ground and sky.
The largest size Cylinder wall can surround a sim with mountain or forest background and still have water views.
Adjustable sizes to fit most parcels.
Standard Base 20x20 to 100x100 meters or Full Sim Base 120x120 to 512x512 meters.
The Ultimate Holodeck Cube can be 8 prims to use any size.
This has sit furniture installed for couples and friends.
(this photo provided by Shield)
( Rezzing the furniture increasing prims ) There is a camping set with fire and couples animations pillow. Tree stumps, sit around a fire and meditation spheres. All have many sit positions.
You can put anything inside, houses, castle, forest, city and roads. Use the top for building platform.
Scenes Controller and HUD ( Looks same as Scenes Controller ) with Base that rezzes walls and floors creates the Ultimate Holodeck package."
(landing spot.. you can go to diff holodecks from this spot to rez various holodecks options)
UTSA-SL ArtSpace – Metamorphosis Grand Opening Tuesday, August 2, 2011 1-3 pm SLT Official opening of Igor Ballyhoo’s last work in SL, the Metamorphosis installation in the sky above the renowned SnowCrash area. Please join in celebrating the art and the man behind the art.
p://slurl.com/secondlife/UTSA%20Roadrunner%20II/105/133/3958 or direct link here: IgorHere.
ⒶⒶⒻ3 Day Extravaganza Raising Funds for Adopt a Family ⒶⒶⒻ
ⒶⒶⒻA DAY ON THE BOARDWALK FUN & SUN ⒶⒶⒻ Date: July 8, 9, and 10th
Opening ceremonies on Friday, July 8 at 7:30 am slt ... closing on July10 at 6 pm slt This event is fun for the whole family and for a good cause. I stopped in this morning to ride a few rides and enjoy some sites including a huge water tube water slide type ride, roller coaster, ferris wheels, bumper cars, fun house, gorgeous carousal, THE BIG DROP,(fun!), hot dogs, cotton candy, games and tons of prizes and much more. They also have a celebrity dunk tank that seems to be the big crowd pleaser. Some of the dunkees include: Frolic Mills, Dousa Dragonash of Metaverse Television, Supermodel Wicca Merlin, BlackBarbie Braven, Kay Fairey, Ji Nirvana, Yula Finesmith, Jessica Lyon, Honeybear Lillihook, Fauve Beaumont, Miaa Rebane, Edi Clarity, Serene Faith, Miaa Rebane, and many more.
The area has a staged fashion show area featuring Miss Virtual World 2011 Serene Faith, 2010 Miaa Rebane, and 2009 Mimmi Boa modeling exclusive gowns by Hox that are up for auction, gorgeous jewels by Finesmith, hair by 3636 and bathing suits by Shan SL. Sunday is live music day beginning with Avantguard Frequency and ending with the amazing Miss Katia Keres ! Many mre to fill up in between .... so don't miss this weekend of fun to raise money for needy families this coming holiday season!
And like I said.. all this fun for a good cause. AAF (Adopt A Family) is hosting the Summer on the Boardwalk fundraiser benefit. Organized by Lacie Beninborough, AAF began in November of 2009, when it was brought to her attention that a family was in very dire need that year. They were in jeopardy of losing everything, the husband had just lost his job and the mother had two chronically ill children. The information note card states, "This is where AAF comes in. Our sole purpose is to help those that are struggling financially get through the holiday season. We have fundraisers throughout the year and raise money to be given out at the beginning of December. We do our very best to ensure that the people we help are truly in need." There is a large Christmas fundraiser planned for This year to take place at the Patch Thibaud Auditorium at BOSL on December 19,2011 @ 4 pm slt. "Do not miss this spectacular show with gorgeous gowns by HOX. Hosted by Lacie Beningborough and Mr. Frolic Mills, this is an event that you do not want to miss!"
Visit the carnival today at: http://slurl.com/secondlife/SnickerDoodle/208/218/22 or direct link here: AAFCarnivalHere in teh Snickerdoodle sim.
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY !!! organized by: Lacie Beningborough
Visit Split Screen here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Beleza/74/201/1501 or direct link here: MisoSplitScreenHere.
Split Screen has two artists preparing their exhibits for August for the normally scheduled bi-monthly double artist large immersive installation Split Screen hosts. But in the interim, Miso Susanowa has her "Time As A Helix of Semi-Precious Stones" piece on the Split Screen platform for all to enjoy. " Set to Midnight, have particles to at least 4096 under Graphics, and turn local sounds on loud (not the music stream). You can sit on the build too!" Just my style.. art to play in! But for all you techys there is a lot more to it.
Miso's associated note relays some of the thought put into the installation. She presents as a Composition for Kandinsky saying, " Kandinsky saw houses and churches decorated with such shimmering colours that he said "...upon entering them I had the impression that I was moving into a painting." Music was also a critical influence on his painting and this piece has a soundtrack that plays with time. In Kandinsky’s work, some characteristics are obvious while certain touches are more discrete and veiled; they reveal themselves only progressively to those who make the effort to deepen their connection with his work.
Right-click to sit on the Mondrian grid and use your camera to look up, down and around the piece to enjoy the experience of Kandinsky's vision translated into 3D. Try all preset lightings.
You can get a mouselook view by pressing Esc twice. If you prefer an outside cam view and you get Mouselook on sitting, unsit, then use your cam controls to move your cam, then resit."
"The title is adapted from the Samuel R Delany story, "Time Considered as a Helix of Semi-precious Stones," a title which always has invoked for me a mystical, philosophic mood quite apart from the story itself; a kind-of abstract mantra guaranteed to put me in a reflective mood."
The note goes on to state...."I am fascinated at the computer's ability to make infinite shadings and tonals of color combined with translucency/reflection/transparency; a plastic fantastic palette."
While I was visiting and taking video someone (whom I wasn't fast enough to ask permission to quote) posed the question to Miso in the Split Screen group asking, "would it defy time if the direction of rotation of the panels was from the red to the green? [16:34] Miso Susanowa: erm.... i am not in control of the particles/panels [16:34] Miso Susanowa: the wind controls some; physics controls the rest [16:34] Miso Susanowa: the particles are being sent out in rotating semi-random patterns, in the math [16:35] visitor: oh [16:35] Kara Trapdoor: I knew that [16:35] Kara Trapdoor: : ) NOT [16:35] Kara Trapdoor: Diviiiiii [16:35] Dividni Shostakovich: ;-) [16:35] Kara Trapdoor: hahaha [16:35] Dividni Shostakovich: hi Kara! [16:35] Kara Trapdoor: hey [16:36] visitor: perhaps I chose a bad moment to look at its rotation [16:36] Dividni Shostakovich: more likely a good moment, because it suggested things to you [16:36] Miso Susanowa: the patterns used by the generators have different "shapes" to their dispersion [16:36] Miso Susanowa: those dispersal patterns were then randomized by hand... [16:37] Miso Susanowa: and then some few, interspersed, were made subject to wind [16:37] Miso Susanowa: so any "patterns" that show up are basically coincidence [16:39] visitor: well I like it [16:39] Miso Susanowa: thanks! [16:39] visitor: how long will it be here? [16:39] Miso Susanowa: *points to Dividni* ask him [16:39] Miso Susanowa: he's the honcho :) [16:40] Dividni Shostakovich: actually I don't know -- it's officially an "interim" piece between the next two big builds, but if the artists there don't need the prims then "Helix" will stay up -- the last interim piece, Misprint Thursday's "Digital Glove," stayed up for three months [16:41] Kara Trapdoor: beam me up scotty I want to see... [17:07] Dividni Shostakovich: :-) [17:07] Miso Susanowa: and I didn't want it in a giant black box... yet on the ground, the focus gets grabbed by seeing things through it [17:07] Dividni Shostakovich: I'm glad you could put it up in full form here -- and I didn't even know! [17:07] Miso Susanowa: this is how I made it [17:08] Miso Susanowa: in IW I have it much much larger, and the trees are set on the mountains [17:08] Miso Susanowa: as for the meteor [17:08] Miso Susanowa: i dunno. I put it and took it out a half dozen times [17:09] Miso Susanowa: it just seems to balance things [17:09] Dividni Shostakovich: it's funny how those things work [17:09] Dividni Shostakovich: i like it [17:09] Miso Susanowa: to give a nice horizontal depth in a line with the grid and between the trees [17:10] Miso Susanowa: a lot of elements in my work are not plotted [17:10] Miso Susanowa: i am more a sculptor than builder [17:10] Miso Susanowa: as I work, my hands do things and then i try to listen to what they are telling me [17:11] Miso Susanowa: then perhaps I assemble an "overview" of the piece... but it is the making of it that informs me [17:11] Miso Susanowa: my hands know things I don't
Well I just thought those were cool quotes from the maker of the exhibit since the first part was way over my head, as indicated by my interjections : ) and the last provides some insight into the artist. Check out this cool fun exhibit and keep your landmarks for Split Screen that seems to be hosting some of the best artists SL has to offer since opening.
Miso made a machinima of this too.. and you can check it out on Divi's blog here:http://dividni.blogspot.com/ or direct link here: DiviMisoHere.
Hurry over to Split Screen, as there is only a week left for the two June exhibits: "D. Construct" exhibit by Douglas Story and Desdemona Enfield and "FlowerDrum" by Eliza Wierwight. Eliza's "FlowerDrum" provides the visitor vignettes of the Orient in her life. "D. Construct" is housed inside a dark ball and instructions let visitors know to click on one of the many small famous paintings on the wall. Once this is done a large replica shows on the wall. The sign guides visitors through clicking the large picture again to see it basically fall apart in color disc pieces to a pile on the ground, and subsequent clicks cause the discs to fly back up creating a moving colorful light show experience prior to the original picture being reconstructed. Visitors are encouraged to play on the art. Media is used in Split Screen exhibits.
My friend, Dividni Shostakovich who is curator, states, "The Split Screen Installation Space is place where artists and builders develop and exhibit large installations. Two artists use the space for two months, and then other artists take over. The space is meant for large builds that utilize the possibilities of Second Life as an artistic or immersive medium, such as works that are impossible in real life."
Visit here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Beleza/50/130/22 or direct link here: SplitScreen.
For more technical information about the exhibits and how they work etc., check out Divi's blog here: DiviHere.
Last night, 6-15-11, celebrated AE's induction into the SpiritFire Entertainment Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. His group has over 1000 members and there was a 2 hour party to celebrate. Friends made a video commemoration that was shown, followed by the award and some good music and dancing. Sher Salmson, his manager who runs Spiritfire Entertainment, said a few words and presented AE with an award statue, as seen in the photo above with Spiritfire partner Nyna Slate. Attendees were offered a cute teddy bear that plays one of AE's original tunes. The venue, Dragon Moon, owned by Nyna Slate, held a large crowd and was decorated in true Hollywood style with a red carpet entry adorned with paparattzi. The stage was flanked by two huge replicas of the award statue and the stage itself had a car seat with cooler next to it that was also seen numerous times throughout the commemoration video. AE is a great guy with a great voice, check out his shows some time. The commemoration video filmed by Doris Fereszk, can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/user/SuperDoris65?feature=mhee or direct link here: AEVidHere.
SaraMarie has an amazing voice, writes music, and plays several instruments. She also has a great stage presence and a special "Red" game the audience can play along with. Her bio. reads:
"★★★SaraMarie Philly★★★ ★★★Singer/Songwriter ★★★ Original and Cover Pop Music
★ABOUT ME I was born and raised in Indiana. (USA) My parents both had factory jobs, but we also had a small rabbit farm. In college, I studied Voice, Piano, Clarinet and Violin at Indiana State University, and graduated from West Chester University in 2010 with a degree in Music Education.
★ABOUT MUSIC Playing music for people creates a connection that goes beyond what can be expressed in converation. For me, it's a way of sharing life experiences and expressing empathy for the experiences of the listener. These connections are what keep people interested in an artist's music, and what keep an artist interested in sharing it. As a performer, connecting to my audience is important to me.
★RL MUSIC STUFF: In RL, I have a CD release planned for 2011. The songs are recorded. I'm just waiting for them to be mixed and mastered by grammy-Nominated Producre, James Cravero. The CD is titled "Red" and has 12 fully produced original songs.
Listen to my music and find links to my other sites here: www.saratiemogo.com
You can email me at: stiemogo@gmail.com
★STREAM: http://64.34.170.177:19148
Thank you for checking out my press kit! SaraMarie ツ"
I was proud to be able to make this SL machinima of one of her original songs with Sara. She is a lot of fun and looks a lot like her avatar.. check out her music some time!
I've been popping in and out of GreenBurg the past week or two and find great new things upon each return trip.
Check it out here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/GreenBurg/128/128/24 or direct link here: GreenBurgHere. The sim is gorgeous with a fantasy like atomoshpere that works wonders in the windlight for my photos. There is a moon and star with hanging swing at a decorated platform build that is loaded with poses and dances, there are dandelion fluffs you can rez and ride around, a double deep huge beautiful cave area loaded with romantic pose balls and props (don't think they were all pg) whimsical dragons, statues, frog prince, singing ram trio visuals along the way, multiple dance pavillions and sky islands, the dancing sea drykes, small buildings of various design to explore and so much more. This is another must visit sim and it's even better with a date or friends.
A relatively new SL performer, Dragonfly, is at Lingual Marcus' NYC Rooftop venue as I write this up. Dragonfly, Joel Eilde, has been performing RL for a while but recently began his Second Life musical career. It appears he came out running with a long list of originals and others in his song list. I'd describe his sound a bit of alternative and very refreshing for a live musician in SL, as it's a little unique from most the others. My very favorite song he sings is one of his originals, My Second Life Love Affair, which is a humorous look at a SL romance with a catchy tune. Dragonfly's schedule can be found online here: https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=jwcorey%40gmail.com or direct link here: DragonflyHere.
Ling's rooftop studio venue is always good for a great Monday night lineup of live musicians. Check it out some time and while there have a peek below into Ling's gallery. http://slurl.com/secondlife/New%20York%20NYC/195/56/66 or direct link here: NYCLingHere.
Looking for the most amazing female avatar on the grid, to reign as MVW for the entire of 2012!
For information on what is required to enter, please visit this link - http://thebosl.com/bosl_blog/2011/05/announcing-miss-virtual-world-2012/ or direct link here: MVWBOSLHere.
My Flickr and SL friend, Michiel Bechir, handed me this poster and landmark today. His SL photo art is being featured on the upper level of the Firefly Gallery. Vikki Hastings, Fairweather Sorbet, and Leonard Farshore exhibit in the lower level. Michiel also shows at Augger's Gallery that is featured in this month's BOSL magazine.
Check it out here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/beppu/151/169/22 or direct link here: FireflyHere.
Visit http://slurl.com/secondlife/CSULB/180/180/23 or direct link here: CSULBHere.
I met up with Lothar Leborski, an art instructor, who explained this exhibit is affiliated with Cal State Long Beach, CA. This is the "virtual campus". The exhibit will be set up Sunday and Monday, students have in-class presentations Tuesday morning then the actual SL exhibit opening will be Tuesday May 3rd running through the following Sunday. The idea of the exhibit is that the students choose the artists, name a gallery after them, then they do a presentation on them and after that, they will exhibit their own work in these galleries.
Lothor said, "This is just our 2nd semester doing this so we feel like we've come a long way, but we also have a lot of ideas for doing better work next fall. The students work on the galleries on a platform over our heads at 500 meters. They can be different things... but typically photo-ish. In our lecture room they give 2 presentations... 1st half of the semester they present the artist, and then in the 2nd half they present the gallery they've created. It's an introduction to the Visual Arts course... so we do everything from the Chauvet Cave... to Bryn Oh..., Painting, Virtual, all of it. Instead of lecture format, we try to make it an active experience. The content comes largely from student presentations on a wide range of artists." He added, "We've just had this island for a year... and just a couple weeks ago we got our first "real" lab space on campus... so things are coming along for us. I really like the SL environment for turning "art appreciation" into an active learning experience. The TA's and I very much believe that it's a way to engage them on a much more powerful level."
(Lothar) I am very glad to see more students receiving this kind of experience. This should be a interesting exhibit, so be sure to check it out.
Here is a link to their Wikki; http://art110.wikispaces.com/vrag11s9
The press release says: "MAYDAY MAYHEM Wastelands Music Festival, May 1st 2011
Redzone are proud to present an epic music event in the oldest and best Post-Apocalyptic community in Second life. Using the two finest venues in the WL, The Junk Stage and The Atropine, the event features some of the best live bands and DJs around. Hope you can make it.
Schedule (SL time) 2PM - Krakov Letov (Live set at The Atropine) 3PM - The Invisible Band (Live set at The Atropine) 4PM - Aposiopesis Fullstop (DJ set at The Junkyard) 5PM - [Engrama] (Live set at The Atropine) 6PM - Diamanda Gustafson (DJ set at The Junkyard) 7PM - Redzone (Live set at The Atropine) 8PM - Social Security (Live set at The Atropine) 9PM - Karu Seetan (DJ set at The Junkyard) 10PM - Gomi Mfume (DJ set at The Junkyard)"
Check it out here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/The%20Great%20Fissure/216/14/68 and direct link here: RedzoneHere.
