The Boobiethon in Art Auction, currently underway, ends tomorrow on the 6th of October with an event scheduled to begin at 6 pm PDT/SLT. The silent auction is benefiting the Susan G Komen foundation (for more see http://ping.fm/pT3gj) and has been underway since the 1st of October. The auction includes the work of Maya Paris, claudia222 jewell, Misprint Thursday, soror Nishi and many, many more.
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Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Inworldz Dreamz & Visionz Festival Annoucement
For Immediate Release:
"INWORLDZ: DREAMS OF MY HEART, VISIONS OF MY MIND"
October 2, 2011
The founder of Alexanderia's Kingdom, Jeri Rajha, is pleased to announce the organization of an arts festival in the virtual world of InWorldz. The "Inworldz Dreamz & Visionz" festival will be a juried event with prizes to be awarded to the selected first and second place winners on each of the four SIM's. Applications are being received now for up to 64 plots for either individuals or for teams of up to four artists. The festival will commence on November 1st with the plot assignments and plots open for build. Then on the 12th of November an opening event will be held and the artists works will be open to view and the judges will begin their selections.
Information for the Artists:
- If you haven't already done so, you will need to create an account and log into InWorldz. Applications are available through festival organizers and in key locations through out the grid. Additionally festival information can be obtained through the Inworldz event forum.
- 64 plots available - each 32 x32 m ground foot print, with 900 prims each plot
- Low lag scripts (scripting guidelines will be supplied)
- Individual or teams of up to 4 creators
- Builds must not be commercial - no selling or advertising other than a NC or LM to gallery or store of the creator/s
- Gifts are ok - please use the giver script supplied
- Plots will be allocated by lot (i.e. randomly)
- Creators will be supplied with a foot print prim with path and orientation indicators to begin building offsite if required
- Sky platforms over the plot are allowed but must be above 500m, not be larger than the ground footprint and have a TP to the platform on the ground
Prizes:
- 1st and 2nd prizes will be given for each SIM (4 first & 4 second)
- Prize money will be raised via tip jars on the SIM's
- All contributing creators will get a small participatory monetary gift
Application Process:
IW resident can send their completed Application Notecard to Jeri Rahja. Also IM her so she can chase any NC that get lost. Once all plots are filled the plots on the SIM's will be allocated by random ballot. The lucky 64 individuals/teams will be notified via NC and IM and supplied with a creator's package which will include further info on how to proceed.
Key Dates:
October 1st - 25th applications for plots open
October 27th - Plot allocations go out
November 1st - SIM's open to creators
November 12th - building completed - events start - judging starts
November 21st and 22nd - Judging concludes
November 22nd - prizes announced and presented
Festival Organizers:
Jeri Rahja
quadrapop Tree
Festival Sponsors
IW Founders represented by Elenia Llewellyn
Festival Team:
Building - Alizarin Goldflake
Graphics - Miso Susanowa
PR/Media - Nazz Lane / Briawinde Magic
Scripting - Zauber Paracelsus
Events/stage manager - TBD
Festival Judges:
- McCabe Maxsted
- TBD
- TBD
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Dancer Auditions for Ballet Pixelle
PRESS RELEASE
(formerly Second Life Ballet)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 at 5pm SLT
Ballet Pixelle has opportunities for dancers to join this dedicated company of artists in Second Life. This is a unique opportunity to blend the best of artistic and technical worlds, creating performances that stretch dance and storytelling possibilities within the ballet tradition.
The company performs original ballets choreographed by Inarra Saarinen to music created for each ballet by SL musicians. Performances are twice a week at Ballet Pixelle’s theatre in the IBM sim. In addition to the performance schedule, each ballet requires several weeks of rehearsal.
Poseballs and automatic animations are not used in Ballet Pixelle performances. Dancers move independently, enacting steps and gestures coordinated with the rest of the cast and to the music. For example, a typical rehearsal period during creation of a new ballet is 3 to 4 months with two or more rehearsals a week each lasting approximately two hours. We all have First Lives, but to be fair to the company and the collaborative nature of our work, Ballet Pixelle must be considered a priority. Professionalism and serious commitment are required; a sense of humor is appreciated :-)
Dancers who want to test the experience have an opportunity at the Second Life 5th Birthday exhibit space of Ballet Pixelle. In the center of the exhibit space a dance floor with “follow the footsteps” shoeprints invites visitors to pick up a package of three Ballet Pixelle animations and dance by sequencing them along the choreographic diagram. This activity provides a sense of the way Ballet Pixelle dancers work in performance.
Auditions will be held Wednesday, September 28 at 5 pm SLT at Ballet Pixelle's home theatre
Qualifications:
Applicants should be mature in First Life and have at least six months experience in Second Life.
It is preferred that dancers know some basic ballet and theater terminology.
In addition, participants should have Second Life skills including how to change clothing and skin, transform shape including gender, and move fluidly in three dimensional space and rez basic objects.
At the audition:
Come dressed in something simple such as a leotard, preferable a solid single color. Do not wear shoes with heels. Do not wear anything with bling. Do not wear tutus or dress as a character.
We will audition dancers individually, but other auditioners may sit in the audience.
You will be given animations at the audition. You do not need animations, gestures, or a HUD.
We welcome all interested dancers for consideration. Our cast and crew enjoy this tremendously satisfying and exciting creative process. Register your interest by sending a completed copy of the notecard in the box or send a notecard with details to Calia Cachin.
Our thanks to IBM for hosting Ballet Pixelle.
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Sunday, September 25, 2011
Bid4aCure’s Annual Date Auction Today in Second Life
Bid4aCure is a fund-raiser event and is in its fifth year. The group raises money for diabetes research for member organizations of the International Diabetes Federation: Diabetes UK and the American Diabetes Association. Each year in Second Life the group hold its signature Bid4aCure Date Auction to raise money for which the proceeds are shared equally between the member organizations.
I'd become aquatinted with the cause, along with Jocelyn Sands and team that runs Bid4aCure two years ago when I interviewed her for an article which appeared in the SL Newspaper. The cause itself had become a personal one for me that year and I am grateful for both the efforts put forth by Ms Sands and the Bid4aCure crew. Each year since, I have provided my support for them. Last year the team raised over 900,000, which when you take in account the global economy, it was a remarkable success. As noted previously, the high light event of the drive and favorite of mine is the date auction. Yours truly had been on the block two years running and will again this year.
Event Date: Sunday September 25, 2011
Event Time: 11 AM PDT/SLT until it ends
Event Location: Bid4aCure Event Park
Even if you're not interested in the bidding, do stop by and make a contribution and enjoying the entertainment of the event itself.
Hope to see you all there.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
The Art & Poetry Project Opening in Second Life
The much anticipated opening of “Art & Poetry”, will begin on the 22nd of September at 1 pm PDT/SLT. The exhibition is sponsored by the Museum of Metaverse (MdM), with tomorrow’s event being but the first in a series of twenty two events to be held across the grids of Second Life, Craftworld and in Naples, Italy over the next twenty two weeks. The inaugural event will be held at Plebiscite Square, which is a faithful reconstruction of the famous square in Naples. The build was done by SIM owner Lukia Halderman and his staff. A second opening will be held at the Museum of Metaverse in OpenSim Craft on Friday the 23rd of September. Behind the organization of Art & Poetry is MdM Founder, Rosanna Galvani (aka Roxelo Babenco). Ms Galvani had stated in an early release of information that this first evening, “Will be full of surprises and pleasures, which will offer readers a preview of the site MdM and the most important is the participation, as the guest of honor, Luciano Somma, "the poet of Naples."
Further information on tomorrow’s event and the project can be found at the Art & Poetry blog.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Jewelry Fair 2011 in Second Life
The Jewelers of Second Life are proud to announce Jewelry Fair 2011 – The Elements. 4 sims full of jewelry and jewelry related items from some of the most incredible talent in Second Life, come together to offer a feast of jewels, precious metals and amazing treats.
Come share a moment with the amazingly talented Jewelers of Second Life as we explore the 4 Elements from September 16-25, on an amazingly designed 4 sim experience. From the floating fantasy islands of Earth with jewels and trinkets woven into the branches and leaves, to the ruins of Fire complete with flames and jewels, to the tropical oasis of Water finding the gems hidden amongst the bamboo, and finally the serenity and elegance of the clouds far above in Air, there is plenty to feast your eyes on.
More than 100 merchants have come together to bring you this amazing and breathtaking event. Come prepared to be amazed! Merchants include jewelry designers, pose stores with jewelry poses as well as jewelry supply stores to offer a huge array of choices in style, design, and products.
Join us in exploring jewelry design at one of the jewelry classes offered by some of the top teachers in Second Life and even learn how to create some very simple jewelry pieces yourself.
Proceeds from Jewelry Fair 2011 benefit Oxfam International, an international charity that reflects the international nature of Second Life itself! Charity vendors, one of a kind auctions, and even Gacha machines will all be available at the fair that donate money!
Organized by Cara Ametza with sim designs and builds by the talented Angelica Leiner of Angelic Designs assisted by Roseana Pera of Pixie Paradise.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Celebrate Art and Photography with Three Openings Today in Second Life
If you're looking for something to do today in Second Life, there are three exhibition openings that are happening a little later on the 17th of September. Even if you can't make the events that are planned, it'd still be worth the trip to see the art when you do have a chance to pop over.
The first is an exhibit at Nordan Art. The exhibition opening is today the 17th of September and starts at 2 pm PDT/SLT. The featured artists are Simotron Aquila, typote Beck, Artistide Despres and oona Eiren. Music at the event to be provided by Nordan Art resident DJ Eifachfilm Vacirca.
The second and in her first solo show is Briawinde Magic who will be showing an assortment of fractal art, and digital paintings. Ms Magic has a gifted eye for color and composition and tells us in her bio that she, " was formally trained in piano and voice and finds that music inspires my creativity and is a source of inspiration for my artistic works". The opening begins at noon PDT/SLT and is at the Two Shores Gallery.
The third also a solo exhibit, as well as being her first, is Isabella Alphaville. Isa as she is known to her friends will be showing her photography, all taken in the virtual world of Second Life. In her invitation she tells us, " I have tried to capture the inherent humanity of the avatar. Rather than just a mere shell, I find the avatar in and of itself to be full of emotion, intelligence and wit". The exhibition opening begins at 2 pm PDT/SLT.
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