Live Music Event - Great Music for a Great Cause

The following came to me by way a group notice from Medora Chevalier:

Saturday, March 20, 2010 3 pm PDT/SLT until late. Great music for a great cause. Live music from around the world to benefit a school-building effort in southern Sudan! Great tunes and a great cause! Hope to see you all there - Peace

Action for Self-Reliance Association - ASERELA - Building Schools Where There Was War.

Second Life Residents Pull Together to Help Musician Cypress Rosewood

The following came to me by way of friend Truelie Telling. If you’ve ever heard and enjoyed the performances of Cypress Rosewood, now is a good time to both thank him and help him out:

For an electronic musician, instruments and computers are as important as food and water, so when one of SL's most influential and unique musicians has his stolen, it hurts! Just ask Cypress Rosewood (Tony Gerber RL), whose guitars and computers were stolen on Sunday. Including an irreplaceable, like his Grandfather's 1935 circa ... Kay Kraft Instruments Acoustic Guitar he’s had since he was12 years old. The emotional and financial support of his friends and fans can make a huge difference. One way you could help is by purchasing music for yourself or as a gift directly from Cypress at Tony Gerber Music or by coming to some events that his friends in SL have arranged -- and invite all your friends, too.

Pooky Amsterdam is having a fundraiser for Cypress at The 1st Question Jan 26th at 7pm. PST

Cellandra Zon is having a fundraiser for Cypress by performing 'Time' Wed the 28th at 7pm at The Pocket, followed by a set from cypress' friend Truelie Telling.

Contact either Delinda Dyrssen or Truelie Telling for further information or to help out.

Giving Haiti a Second Life-Fundraiser by DVI and NY HealthScape

The following information came to me from Second Life resident ppmediadev Blinker:

Da Vinci Isle. NY HealthScape, Four Winds and Slevolution are organizing a fundraiser event for Haiti for Doctors without borders. We’d like to invite all artists, no matter what your discipline is, to join us in creating a list of events featuring all kinds and sorts of art.

For all info on these events, please do contact:
- ppmediadev Blinker (aka Phil) in-world by dropping him a notecard or by sending an e-mail to philippe@snowcrashdigital.com
- Panacea Luminos in-world by dropping her a notecard.

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On Sunday, January 24th we'll have a live music event from 9am slt till 8pm slt. A special venue is being built for this, spread over two sims so we can accommodate up to 120 avatars. Several slots are still open, if you would like to join in and play a one hour gig, please do contact us asap.

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From Monday, January 15th till Sunday, January 31th we organize a silent auction for art. If you would like to donate one of your works, please contact ppmediadev Blinker in-world. You'll need to send him a transferable version of your work, a texture to show on the auction boards and a bio/artist statement in notecard form.

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Poets can participate by sending in one of their poems which then will be published in the SL book put together especially for this event. Deadline for submissions is Friday, January 22th, 10am SLT. The book will be offered for sale at the live music event on Sunday, and will also be for sale on several locations within the NY HealthScape/DVI-Community and at the hall where the silent auctions for art are held.

You may submit any poem, already written or especially written for this occasion, as long as it is written by you.

Artists and Musicians in Second Life Helping to Raise Money for Haitian Aid

We've all been watching with dismay the horrific pictures and stories coming out of Haiti. In the last two days, I've received several notices from artists and musicians who are taking an active approach and are utilizing their skills to help raise money for the victims of the catastrophe that befell one of the world's poorest nations. I'll reprint them here as they come in. The first two are from good friend and fractal artists Serenity Questi:

Hi Everyone,

I'm sure you're all aware of the recent tragedy in Haiti. As artists, we are very sensitive to the beauty in the world, and want to help when ugly things happen.

As Second Life Artists, there are several things we can do, some of which are listed here:

1) Of course, the main thing is to make donations to legitimate charitable organizations, and tell them you want these funds to go to Haiti. Here are some reputable organizations:

http://www.unicef.org/

http://www.yele.org./

http://www.redcross.org/

2) Designate Second Life Artists for Haiti days at your galleries. Notify your groups that profits from all art sales on those days will go to benefit one of the relief funds mentioned above. (I plan to do this several times.)

3) Hold an event at your gallery and have several artists participate, again, having all profits from sales go to the relief funds. (I'll be doing one of these, too.)

There are all sorts of creative things we all can do to help Haiti. I look forward to hearing what you come up with.

If you need any input on your Second Life Artists for Haiti event, please let me know! I plan to create promotional posters in the next few days. If you'd like to use them, please contact me.

Serenity Questi

The second note from Ms Questi:

Hi Everyone,

No doubt you all have heard about the recent tragedy in Haiti. I encourage you to do what you can to help the Haitian people at this time.

In an effort to help in some small way, I've decided to contribute all profits from my art sales on the following dates to Haitian relief via http://www.yele.org./

Dates:

January 17th and 18th

January 22nd and 23rd

January 30th and 31^st

Locations:

Drum Circle Gallery

Gallerie Lagiappe

Café Paris

Serenity Questi AI Gallery

Serenity Questi Coyote Gallery

Force Planet

Vertex Plaza

CLUB VAN-HELSING

ZRM Gallery Roof Top Garden

ZRM Gallery Lawst Paradise

From Martine Lorefield:

Hello,

My name is Martine Lorefield. I am a performer here in SL but also an American-Haitian who is looking for your help.

January 12, 2010, a 7.0 earthquake hit the island of Haiti approx. 5pm EST time (2pm SLT), followed by 28 aftershocks leaving the Island in a huge dilemma. Haiti is known to be the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, with eighty percent of Haiti's population living under the poverty line, according to the CIA World Fact book.

This disaster is the latest to befall the country of about 9 million people and because the city of Port Au Prince is densely populated and has poorly constructed housing, there will be a very high death toll.

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SECOND LIFE ARTISTS FOR HAITI

Artists are very sensitive to the beauty in the world, and by nature they want to step up when ugly things happen. Second Life artists are no exception, and the have stepped up in record numbers. Below are just a FEW of the fundraising events that are to be held this month. Contact Maoriboi Mint for an updated schedule, as it is changing rapidly!

***FIrst of all, all the art displayed in the cave at Club Van Helsing between now and Thursday, January 21st is for sale, and the proceeds will go to the Yele Haiti Foundation. (More details below.)

Artists participating include: Serenity Questi, Figbash Snook, Eliza Quinzet, Maria Binder, Reflection Freenote, Sheba Blitz, Treacle Darlandes, Harli Magic, Xe Namiboo, and Trill Zapatero, and more are being added daily!

***SL Musicians are stepping up to the plate as well. On Sunday, January 17th, the following musicians will be performing live at Woodstock:

5 AM - 6 AM: Jana Kyomoon

6 AM - 6.30 AM: Fyrm Fouroux

7 AM - 8 AM: Lyn Carlberg

8 AM - 8.30 AM: Jon Bazar

8.30 - 9 AM: Gandalf Mornington

9 AM - 10 AM: AldoManuto Abruzzo

10 AM - 11 AM: Bruce Scrabblebat

11 AM - 11.30 AM: Joe Paravane

11.30 AM - 12 PM: ZeroOne Paz

12 PM - 1 PM: Lyndon Heart

1 PM - 1.30 PM: Pondman Haalan

1.30 PM - 2 PM: Quinton Whitman

2 PM - 2.30 PM: OhMy Kidd

2.30 PM - 3 PM: Martine Lorefield

***Another day of music and art will be held at Club Van Helsing on Thursday, January 21st. More details to be announced. Contact Maoriboi Mint for details.

***Artists all over the grid are holding Artists for Haiti Days. These are days in which all profits from the sale of their art will be donated to Haitian Relief funds.

Serenity Questi will be having Artists for Haiti Days for her work on January 17th, 18th, 22nd, 23rd, 30th and 31st. Check the picks in her profile to see where her art is displayed.

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OTHER WAYS TO HELP HAITI

1) Of course, the main thing is to make donations to legitimate charitable organizations, and tell them you want these funds to go to Haiti. Here are some reputable organizations:

http://www.unicef.org/

http://www.yele.org./

http://www.redcross.org/

http://doctorswithoutborders.org/

2) If you are an artist and would like to hold an event at your gallery, please contact Serenity Questi for more information and promotional materials.

3) If you would like to hold an event on your land, please contact Maoriboi Mint for information and promotional materials.

4) If you would like to promote events being held elsewhere, or would be willing to place a donation board on your land, please contact Serenity Questi.

Thank you for your care and concern for the people of Haiti.

From good friend Robin Roar:

 

Norris Shepherd has been touched by what as happened in Haiti like the rest of us. He has been performing benefits for the past few days and has collected over $150USD which he will be donating all to medicines' sans frontiers. Tomorrow he will be having an early show and then following him will be Nad Gough and Damian Carbenell. The venue will be at LC Live!

We have lined up as of tonight:

Norris Shepherd 7am
Nad Gough 12am
Damian Carbenell  2pm

American Cancer Society Benefit Season Kick-Off on Callidora

On Saturday, the 17^th of October the owners of Callidora SIM in second life will kick off their annual benefit season for the American Cancer Society. A month ago, I wrote an article that appeared in the SL Newspaper about the brother and sister team, msw Tomorrow and Renfew Sperber, who are active in the annual "Relay for Life" as well as in raising money for the ACS. Ms Sperber sent me the line-up for the event on the 17^th along with an e-mail where she told me that the donations were already coming in. Besides the information on the event concert she'd also told me, "that we've dedicated the two most popular rides at the Kleio Island Amusement Park to the ACS, the Spook House and the Alice House, by Atom Burma who is an incredible ride designer".  Kleio Island is adjacent to Callidora.

When: Saturday, October 17th from 2 pm PDT/SLT to 8 pm PDT/SLT

Where: Callidora Beach Concert Stage

What: Halloween Theme Costume Party &

Live Music Benefit for the American Cancer Society

Kick Off 2010 ACS Fund Raising Season

Who: 2-3 pm: Mance Moonwall

3-4 pm: Beauregard Freenote

4-5 pm: Somewhereintime Jupiter

5-6 pm: Stella Silvansky

6-7 pm: Annabel Trafalgar

7-8 pm: Lightnin Lowtide

Thank you for your attendance and support last year and this year. Together we were able to exceed all expectations last year. October 2008 -2009 just over $6,000 USD was raised to fund cancer research, education and prevention. For 2010 we've set a target of $8,000 USD. It will be an exciting season ahead!

Please IM Renfew Sperber or msw Tomorrow with any questions. Looking forward to seeing you all on the 17th.

Callidora Benefit Concert Acknowledgements

A few weeks ago I wrote a piece for the SL Newspaper titled "Brother and Sister Team Up in Second Life to Support RFL" and that they'd also teamed up to host a series of concerts that benefit the American Cancer Society. Renfew Sperber and her brother msw Tomorrow are both remarkable individuals and as a pair set an example for commitment to their cause and generosity of spirit. Renfew had passed along the following information as an acknowledgement of the contributions of their many friends in their efforts to raise awareness and money for the fight on cancer.

Musicians

Anabel Trafalger

Auzzie Blackburn

Beauregard Freenote

Curbguy Zerbino

dakota7z7 Pluto

Ember Muhindra

Erin and Satin

Goyamoon Zapatero

Grateful Stryker

Jana Koyomoon

Joaquin Gustav

John1234567 String

Kim Siefert

Laidback Celt

Lightnin Lowtide

Lonnie Nightfire

Mance Moonwall

Manx Wharton

Noma Falta

Only Half Crazy Gumbo

Paulette Oldrich

Road Caggles

Senjata Witt

Shelindra Ireland

Stella Silvansky

Tukso Okey

Others Critical to the 2009 Benefit Season

Nestra Careless

Fushia Shepherd

SherieAnn Thirty

Special Notes:

Beauregard Freenote and Joaquin Gustav were among our first friends in SL and introduced us to the live music scene in SL

Stella Silvansky has the honor of having the single largest fundraising set in the history of Callidora's benefit concerts. She had raised over $360,000 Lindens in an hour! Her fans and supporters really made it happen!

Manx Wharton only missed one concert in the 2009 season and has the distinction of playing more additional sets to cover last minute cancellations or extend the benefit than any other musician in the lineup

Other Avatars/Friends of Note: Nestra Careless -- Event manager for the benefits for 2008/early 2009 and sl mentor extraordinaire, Fushia Shepherd -- Event coordinator and co-host for benefits 2009 and a remarkable human being and friend, SherieAnn Thirty -- Friend and owner of the Gaslight brought us many new talents to backfill

Virtual Ability Benefits from SLCC ArtAThon

During the recently held Second Life Community Convention, artists Filthy Fluno and Winter Nightfire "captured the excitement of virtual world culture by creating a 'happening' with paints and pastels" in a demonstration of their art and in raising money for Virtual Ability, Inc. While attendee's of the convention were treated to this display of "spontaneous art", the beneficiary of the "SLCC ArtAThon" will be presented a check for over $1000 USD on the 30^th of August, at 2 pm PDT. Virtual Ability is a Second Life community and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps make Second Life more accessible to people with disabilities and chronic illnesses. The organization headed by Gentle Heron (aka Alice Kruger) will welcome the artists and guests at the Avalon Arts District for the presentation.

Artists Caring for Artists - Benefit Art Auction

On Saturday, August 22, 2009 at noon PDT/SLT a silent auction will begin to benefit second life artists who have been severely affected by the global recession. The "Artists Caring for Artists" benefit art auction is being organized by the founders of the Caerleon SIM's to help those in desperate need. Everyone who bids gets a chance to own a beautiful piece of artwork from some of SL's best artists.

Donating artists include:

Feathers Boa

Pete Jiminy

Artistide Despres

Dekka Raymaker

Jeb Soderstrom

Bryn Oh

Georg Janick

FreeWee Ling

Sowa Mai

AuraKyo Insoo

Misprint Thursday

Glyph Graves

Ub Yifu

Sabrinaa Nightfire

Alizarin Goldflake

Olza Koenkamp (RL drawing)

luce Laval

Nonnatus Korhonen

Pixels Sideways

marnie Reinard

Please come by for the opening ceremonies and make a bid that will help those in need!