Happening Things Around the Grid

Here is part of my "Happening Things Around the Grid" event review piece:

(edited to bare bones)

Some December 1 openings the I know are great:
*"White Christmas" Calas Galahdon (see next post)
*The Gathering, by Bryn Oh
*The Arcade Gacha
*Night moves annual formal winter gala with Sassy Nightly , James Olmos, and Voodoo Shilton. 
Dec 2:
*Christmas Town by Laura Liberty
Dec 3:
*2015 Christmas Expo running through the 14th

Also One Billion Rising in SL in associated with 2 Lei presents Safe Night Phase 2 in LEA1.  This installation is for the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence against women, with 6 new art installations.

For all you music fans out there Whispering Sands Live Promotions is holding a raffle and with the 250L purchase of a WSLP t-shirt you are entered for a chance to win a fee show some time in January with the WSLP performer of your choice.  The shirts are great too, and you can enter as many times as you like.

The Thanksgiving parade over in Las Vegas at The Rio ran through Sunday but a Christmas version will begin Dec 5th. I had a blast playing on the parade that runs24/7 with almost 100 interactive floats you can ride on and be animated and some even give cool props and costumes.  (See prior recent post"

There are also some weekly fun events you might enjoy such as Sunday evening speed dating, or Tuesday evening comedy hour at Lauren's place followed by live music.

Here as a fun piece of news for old timers in SL who might remember Midnight Reflections that was a favorite romantic dance and explore areas, well there is a new Midnight Reflections and it's a similar design with the surround, water falls, nature and walkways with dance areas.

And there are a bunch of  cool holiday events, sims, and things going on so remember to check SL events as well as the SL Destination guide.

(Ok, highly edited version done.  I'll add some links tomorrow maybe but I'm tired right now)

The Inner Room VIP Lounge Party

White Christmas at Calas Galahdon, Open to Group Members Now and Dec 1st to the General Public

White Christmas, the 2015 Calas Galahdon annual Christmas sim, opens to the public December 1st but group members were granted early access today.    Owners/sim designers Ty Tenk & Truck Meredith  will release the landmark/SLurl at that time.  Check out their official web site for more information.  They also have some great live music events lined up beginning December 2nd with Luciano Lionheart at 6pm SLT.  See their site here: http://calasgaladhon.com/



I was delighted to see some of last years sim content present again including the choice of long relaxing sleigh rides around the sim for single, couples, and groups.  Walk, ride, skate, ride the flying reindeer, and this year enjoy a hot air balloon ride up up and away through some magical atmosphere to a 2nd level North Pole where the little village under the northern lights is home to Santa's elves workshops, the reindeer depot and other lovely things to see and enjoy.  The ground level once again has beautiful dark winter scenery, the skating lake, the Christmas pavilion that is home to that huge beautiful tree, classic holiday décor and seating areas.  There are also dance options with decorator intans all about that do not detract from the peaceful ambiance. 



This sim is a annual favorite to many and especially nice for couples but a lot of fun for friends and even to enjoy a peaceful feeling when exploring alone.  I did have a good friend with me for part of my early visit as you can see in some of the pictures and it was nice to share the experience.  Be sure you don't miss this beautiful sim that is temporary for the holiday season. 

The Gathering by Bryn Oh

 Visit here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Immersiva/128/128/34



"The Gathering", a current immersive build by SL/RL artist Bryn Oh, opens Dec. 1.  Bryn made this video which makes for a great teaser.   Bryn invited some people in for an early entry sneak peek and I was able to go in explore, and take some pictures.  Once again Bryn amazes me with not only a imaginative build, but exceptional use of light, sounds, materials, shadows, optional unique travel mode (wall walking), story, and this super cool projector room.   Be sure to follow the simple directions on how to enable sun/moon/shadows and instructions on how best to enjoy, including how to use the wall walkers if desired.  I desired and enjoyed.

As usual, initially I was a little confused about the overall goal, but who really needs a goal when it comes to exploring Bryn's builds. The gist of "The Gathering" is a story in poem format with a series of 2 /3 D hand draw picture scenes about a party crashing creature who has some odd behaviors.   I'm a permanoob so the wall walker took a minute to get under control but once I did it was a lot of fun and I played around excessively with them repeatedly just for the heck of it in various areas.  There is a whole lot to do besides making ones way around the build successfully (avoid the rolling balls that send a person back to the start) including finding places that enhance the whole experience such as the projector room which may have been my favorite part of the place.  I also really love the rainy room that house umbrella girl and mechanical tentacle thingy.  I was able to successfully maneuver my way around, enjoy it all plus catch a lot of other little fun things around that could be missed if not paying close attention.

I  love love love this and highly recommend everyone visit.  Turn up your sounds, follow the simple instructions for optimal enjoyment and grab some cool gacha items associated with the build at the landing.  I took a ton of pics and while this is something one really has to fully experience as an immersive build to appreciate, I don't want to  even begin to spoil with my simple pictures so I'll just show a few I took and recommend everyone go and visit to get the full feel of the place.  The video gives you an idea of how eerie the place feels when traveling the shadowy dark area, hearing the sounds, and seeing the giant deadly balls come rolling toward you while trying to make your way to the safety of the interesting areas to explore. 

December 1st. 

Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Virtual World of Second Life

Ok, here is a little sample video as promised.  A super fun parade in the virtual world of Second Life over in Las Vegas at The Rio.  Almost 100 different floats anyone can jump on, some magically give props and costumes too and they have animations for a lot of fun.  I just clipped several as an example and to save as part of my SL fun collection.The sounds, animations, props, costumes, etc. are all part of it.  It runs through Sunday... fun fun!

Krysania

I caught up with Krysania Kjeller Eramos (Krysaniaa) at Completely Customized Weddings music venue singing the Cupcakesaurus song in the virtual world of Second Life. She sings a wide variety of cool songs well, but again I picked a silly one to record.



I had never heard her before and she sang a few songs I requested... diff genre.... and did them very well.  When she started to sing this I new I had to turn on the recorder and share her here. 



Her bio states: "Showtimes!
http://tinyurl.com/Krysania

(Use this if the first link doesn't work:  https://www.google.com/calendar/htmlembed?src=kookooforkrysania@gmail.com )

Krysania's Bio!
Krysania Eramos is an acoustic musician, singer, and artist hailing from the beachy suburbs of Los Angeles, California.  Her sound is primarily dubbed as eclectic, with acoustic covers that range from oldies to 90's, 2000's, Disney, Comedic, Top 40s, and indie-folk music. Krysania plays a few originals as well, and really enjoys interacting and making friends with her audience members

In RL, Krysania is an interdisciplinary artist pursuing an MFA in Interdiscplinary Art and Media. She hopes to one day be a professor to allow artists to express like they have never expressed themselves before.

If you would ever like to book Krysania for a performance, she may be called on request. PM Krysaniaa Resident with times and rates if you would like to get connected!"

The Macy's Interactive Thanksgiving Day Parade Runs Through Sunday

Visit here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Isle%20De%20Casanova/128/128/23

Ok, I found something somewhat unique and really fun to do today for Thanksgiving and I hear it runs 24/7 through 5pm SLT Sunday and celebs show up at 6 and 8pm SLT each evening, so this evening I ran over and actually ended up staying most my evening.  From around the area I heard there are almost 100 floats to enjoy.  Then Dec. 5th the Christmas parade begins in similar fashion.  The sim is pretty much lag free and rezzed well at least for me which is uncommon for me in busy places.  I jumped on many of the floats and played with friends on them.. they are click and ride for anyone.  There were also spectators and some celebs for a while when I was there.  Some of the floats even have menu giving props and costumes which magically get on your if you accept and disappear when you hop off the float.  All was super fun and a cool new thing to see and try.   Here is what their press release states:

Isle De Casanova (121,233,23)

"The AWARD WINNING MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE visits VEGAS!
The One and ONLY FAMOUS MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE TRIBUTE has taken the show WEST to...
....THE *NEW* LAS VEGAS!!
Be the STAR of the PARADE or watch as this amazing presentation actually drifts down the Las Vegas Strip thanks to the talent of FrannyDJ Dean! YOU bring the floats ALIVE with the astonishing animations as this parade is a TOTALLY INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE! Hop on each float and away you go! Unbeatable Holiday Photo Opportunities so bring the entire family, but do keep your scripts LOW!
The Parade runs 24/7 and lasts over AN HOUR and a HALF long, with special performances by some special people at 6pm & 8pm slt each day!
Picture yourself as the STAR on each of the almost 100 floats - DROP EVERYTHING AND HOP A TP TO THE *NEW* LAS VEGAS! And take time to shop at Macy's, cause you know the kids will want to visit with SANTA CLAUS!
The Rio, MGM Grande, The Paris, LuxXxor, Bellagio.. are open and ready for you to visit, and Yes, there are rentals available!
TWO FULL SIMS of FUN!"
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Isle%20De%20Casanova/121/233/23

I took a bunch of pics and also some video but I'm too tired to mess with the video at this point so will post some pics to make sure everyone has plenty of time to go play in this area.