Thursday, October 24, 2013

The Station


The Station a video by Kara Trapdoor on Flickr.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Station/128/128/4

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

LEA20 Moving Islands Oct-Dec

Visit here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LEA20/128/128/2

LEA site has a great deal of info. and pics here: http://lindenarts.blogspot.de/2013/10/now-open-moving-islands.html
The Cosmogony of Rafts and other improbable floating beings.
LEA 20 sim - October to December 2013

Eupalinos ugajin passed me some information on his latest installation at LEA20, Moving Islands, and I ran over for a look.  This is a collection of works by various well known SL artists. Most the works are immersive and have moving parts an avatar can play in, so it's very fun. 
Moving Islands [Rafts] poster by Kara 2Moving Islands by Kara 2
Moving Islands by Kara 2
Moving Islands by Kara 2Moving Islands by Kara 2Moving Islands by Kara 2Moving Islands by Kara 2






 

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Explore Pangloss

Visit here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Banana%20Island/128/128/22

This is another great explore, Pangloss in Banana Island by bowie zeplin.  The pink hued land is filled with air bound aquatic animals, much scenery great for photos, couples and singles pose and relax spots, a glider you can fly around on and see all,  and don't miss the cave and little movie area!  Very nice sim with much to see!
Pangloss by Kara Trapdoor
 
 Pangloss by Kara 2
Pangloss by Kara Trapdoor
 
(above the whale, below sitting in a chair on the back of a giant turtle)
Pangloss by Kara TrapdoorPangloss by Kara 2

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Technochory Opens Sunday October 20th at The Station

Technochory by Bryn Oh & Sina Souza by Kara Trapdoor

Location: The Station Skywalk
The Skywalk Art Exhibit Area, The Station (148, 197, 1027)
Gallery: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Station/128/128/4
2nd LM in case of congestion: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Station/128/128/4

Technochory is an art installation by Bryn Oh and Sina Souza
at The Station Skywalk Gallery

*Grand Opening Party*
October 20th 10 am to noon SLT
Suggested attire: Come as you are
Entertainment by Miri's DJ's in the club


Technochory is a collaborative exhibit by Bryn and Sina located in The Station Skywalk Gallery based on the concept of seed dispersal similar to Myrmecochory which is the dispersion of seeds by ants.  The difference being a future where the plant is a fragile resource with humans as its caretakers.  The exhibit will run from October 20 through Dec. 1 2013. 
Bryn Sina by Kara 2
Bryn oh, a well known and loved first life artist and SL artist, is best known in SL for many creative art installations in Immersiva as well as exhibits around the grid and is a supporter of the arts. Sina Souza's most recent creative exhibit was "The Reflections of My Mind" at  Nitroglobus Gallery just last month and has contributed to The Festival of Love opening this week.  More artist information available at Technochory. 
Technochory by Kara 2

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The Station by Kara 2
the station hunt.jpg by Kara 2Please join us at The Station Skywalk Gallery located in the new steampunk themed sim built by Enigmatic Deir, (sim managers Staryie Furio and Sonrisa Seminario) and featured in the October 2013 BOSL magazine.   The sim's brilliantly executed steampunk theme is home to The Floating City that primarily consists of Miri's Rock Club at The Station, The haunted fun house, The New Orpheum Theater (can be booked for free!), The Rube-Goldberge Slingshot ride, A Floating Train Ride System, 3 person zeppelins, Zeppelin docs, and various other fun places to find.  The Dead City is home to Chev's Attic open mic club, The Old Orpheum Theater, The Dead City Hotel and Casino, an underground aquarium dance floor, the human cannonball ride that opens into a steampunk bird glider, Dead City Trolleys, underwater diving area, Greedy gaming hall, balloons (some with special places for relaxing, etc. with friends or couples), rooms and shops, some cool freebies such as scuba gear to be found, and plenty of other places and things to see and explore. There is currently a sim-wide hunt going on and a super fun ride through a fun house just in time for Halloween, so enjoy the fun!
The Fun House at The Station by Kara 2(fun house)
Magic E by Kara 2(dancing in the club with sim owner/builder Enigmatic Deir above and flying around touring the dead city on the ground below)
The Station by Kara 2

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Burn 2, October 19-27 Cargo Cult

Visit the official Burn 2 website here: http://www.burn2.org/

I was privileged enough to gain entry into Burn 2 press day today.  I'm super tired right now and need to get to bed but wanted to at least get a little info. out about it. Burn 2 opens Saturday 10-19 and will run through the 27th. The theme this year is "Cargo Cult". 

Burn2.jpg by Kara 2
(A few of the pics I took during press day at Burn 2, 2013)

First I recommend just going to the Burn 2 official site (link at top) as it provides a list of builders and direct links to their exhibits. They give the history of the RL Burning Man event, as well as how Second Life became involved in this annual event. There will be many events and the exhibits are always very fun to see.  
Burn 2 by Kara 2

Highlights are always of course, the man, who literally gets burned at the end, and this year they have a pretty impressive temple. The Temple was built by Midori Rotaru and Zorch Voom, with scripter Cammi Hudson helping with the censer. Skye Silverweb said, " the censer will be in place starting that day, to collect the messages left for friends, loved ones, estranged ones and those gone beyond. These are filled with surprisingly powerful emotions ranging from grief to anger to discovery to love and hope, and just before the Temple is burned on the last night of the festival, these messages are read out in local chat. Incredibly spiritual - and healing - when the Burn commences." There is so much to see and do it's almost overwhelming, in a good way : ).  Check it out Saturday and the following week.
Burn 2 by Kara 2
Burn 2 by Kara 2
 
Burn 2 by Kara 2
It seems there are a lot of pigs around this year. I saw fun vehicles as usual, freebies, and it's always a great time hanging out, dancing and socializing with the builders and attendees at Burn 2. 
   Burn 2 by Kara 2
Burn 2 by Kara 2

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Technochory by Bryn Oh and Sina Souza Opening October 20

Technochory by Bryn Oh & Sina Souza by Kara 2

Technochory by Bryn Oh & Sina Souza, a photo by Kara 2 on Flickr.

Location: The Station Skywalk Galleryhttp://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Station/128/128/4
2nd LM in case of congestion:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Station/128/128/4

Technochory is an art installation by Bryn Oh and Sina Souza
at The Station Skywalk Gallery

*Grand Opening Party*
October 20th 10 am to noon SLT
Suggested attire: Come as you are
Entertainment by Miri's DJ's in the club


Technochory is a collaborative exhibit by Bryn and Sina located in The Station Skywalk Gallery based on the concept of seed dispersal similar to Myrmecochorty which is the dispersion of seeds by ants.  The difference being a future where the plant is a fragile resource with humans as its caretakers.  The exhibit will run from October 20 through Dec. 1 2013. 

Bryn oh, a well known and loved first life artist and SL artist, is best known in SL for many creative art installations in Immersiva as well as exhibits around the grid and is a supporter of the arts. Sina Souza's most recent creative exhibit was "The Reflections of My Mind" at  Nitroglobus Gallery just last month and has contributed to The Festival of Love opening this week.  More artist information available at Technochory. 
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Please join us at The Station Skywalk Gallery located in the new steampunk themed sim built by Enigmatic Deir, featured in the October 2013 BOSL magazine.   The sim's brilliantly executed steampunk theme is home to The Floating City that primarily consists of Miri's Rock Club at The Station, The haunted fun house, The New Orpheum Theater (can be booked for free!), The Rube-Goldberge Slingshot ride, A Floating Train Ride System, 3 person zeppelins, Zeppelin docs, and various other fun places to find.  The Dead City is home to Chev's Attic open mic club, The Old Orpheum Theater, The Dead City Hotel and Casino, an underground aquarium dance floor, the human cannonball ride that opens into a steampunk bird glider, Dead City Trolleys, underwater diving area, Greedy gaming hall, balloons (some with special places for relaxing, etc. with friends or couples), rooms and shops, some cool freebies such as scuba gear to be found, and plenty of other places and things to see and explore.
 

Second Life Enquirer Masquerade Ball

Lanai Jerrico handed out invites to The Second Life Enquirer masquerade ball held last night.  I landed on the red carpet to a group of paparazzi and walked the red carpet to join the large crowd of SLE staff and many beautifully dressed mostly media-type  guests in masks mingling and dancing and joining in games and prize drawings.  It was  a great time and I even walked away with one of the many fine prizes provided by SLE and sponsors. I won a gift card to Sky Manor Resort that I'm really looking forward to redeeming.  The Second Life Enquirer offers the latest news and information in SL -see here: http://www.slenquirer.com/
masquerade party_001 by Kara 2


SLE by Kara 2
SLE, a photo by Kara 2 on Flickr.