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Showing posts with label Poetry. Show all posts
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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Poetry Night Presented By The Healing Muse -August 31st at 6pm SLT

 


Date: Wednesday

Time: 6pm SLT

Duration: 1 hour


You are cordially invited to the Healing Muse Poetry Night. Poetry is a way to connect through the spoken word the diversity of Life. We welcome all who are interested in participating either by listening or by sharing/reading. Both are appreciated. We ask you to consider poetry that is meaningful to you, inspires, encourages, or enriches you on your Journey.

TELEPORT:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Veritas%20Lux%20Mea/128/128/2


Monday, June 27, 2022

Grand opening Selen, London Junkers @ L&L art gallery, June 28, starting @ 12.00 SLT

 


Love&Love Art Gallery is proud to share the new immersive art installations made by Selen and London Junkers. -“H” by Selen will lead you through a short story (on local chat), on the path of the imagination and madness of H. Interactive, multimedia and fun to come! -"The Melt" by London Junkers will take you into its 3D universe full of poetry, greater London as we like it, not to be missed! -On the Rooftop, one of the best sounds sculptor, Livio Korobase, who will look to illustrate both installations for the pleasure of our ears with his set! We hope to share the night with you all! When: June 28th Starting: 12:00 SLT Livio´s Set: 12:30 SLT Where: at Love and Love Factory Art gallery

Taxi: https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Incanto/23/3/21?fbclid=IwAR1EAHPydWj63F_UlH0U4Oi93d7y_4WHh-1HNRn9iVuW4a6au89VyOqV86Y

Sunday, February 13, 2022

One Billion Rising in SL 2022 is now open! Join us for 24 hours of music, dance, art and poetry!

 


Every year for the last 10 years we have risen in Second Life. ONE BILLION RISING began as a call to action based on the staggering statistic that 1 in 3 women on the planet will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. With the world population at 7 billion, this adds up to more than ONE BILLION WOMEN AND GIRLS. Every February, we rise – in hundreds of countries across the world – to show our local communities and the world what one billion looks like and shine a light on the rampant impunity and injustice that survivors most often face.  We rise through dance to express joy and community and celebrate the fact that we have not been defeated by this violence. We rise to show we are determined to create a new kind of consciousness – one where violence will be resisted until it is unthinkable. (excerpt from www.onbillionrising.org) And we here in Second Life can be part of this global movement. One Billion Rising in Second Life is a 24-hour arts festival with the aim of raising awareness of issues of abuse to women, girls, and members of the community who identify as female, around the globe. From domestic abuse to Female Genital Mutilation, OBR aims to empower and educate as well as celebrate survival. OBR in SL will contain 4 sims dedicated to this year's theme Artistic Uprising which is a defiant call for revival, restoration, and transformation. There will be: + 24 hours of live music and DJs + Poetry and Literary Readings in the Poetry and Prose Theatre + Live Dance performances from some of the best dance troupes in SL + Beautiful Gardens and places to relax and reflect + Light and Particle Shows OBR IS NOT A FUNDRAISING EVENT, rather we are raising awareness for this tremendously important cause. 



Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Spotlight on The Janus Galleries- SLE Reporting...





Curated by Chuck Clip and Jewell, this gallery is named for the Roman god of new beginnings, transitions, doorways, and time. The Janus Gallery III hopes to usher in a new era of art in Second Life while keeping an eye on the roots they came from. With multiple galleries and events happening, this couple breathes new life into the art community of Second Life. SLE sat down with Chuck and Jewell to learn more about what they do, what art means to them, and what’s to come.





Interview with Chuck Clip & FallenAurora Jewell



SLE: Second Life means many different things to the people who log from around the globe to socialize, create and have fun at events happening around the clock. Collectively we are all part of a unique culture unmatched by rival virtual worlds across the metaverse. Can you give our readers a little bit of background about you and how you discovered Second Life?


Chuck: So… I discovered Second Life at a very dark time in my life. I was struggling mentally and financially. Just about the only thing I owned was my mac from college. I wanted a game to play in my off time and struggled to find anything interesting that would run on my mac. I stumbled across something called Second Life and thought it was a Sims rip-off. I made my account with what I thought would be a screen name which is why I ended up named CHUCKMATRIX Clip up until the advent of name changes. I picked that terrible cybergoth starter avatar and logged in. A woman skipped up to me and said, “Hi! Welcome to Second Life! You look like you need help!” I learned more about SL thanks to that person in my first two hours than I think I have in the years since. But let's hop into the time machine and skip my time as a host/dancer. One year later I’m with a woman who gets interested in my graphic design work and RL art. She introduced me to the lovely person who gave me my first art show in SL. To this day I can’t tell you HOW Finny saw any potential in what I initially showed her, but that show sparked a new passion in me. It also connected me to my first patron, Raftwet Jewell. Raft gave me my first gallery in SL and my friends introduced me to works like those of Starax. That drove me to dive headfirst into SL prim sculpture and had a relatively successful career showing in over 40 galleries across the grid, taking commissions from people and institutions alike. I reached what I felt like was a good place to stop, and almost immediately stumbled into Jewell. So began a whole new life in both RL and SL.


FallenAurora: I discovered Second Life through my employer.  I worked in IT for 25 years at a university.  We purchased an Educational Sim when the cost was favorable.  The Second Life sim was my responsibility to manage.  We did have several colleges that used it for classes. The College of Nursing, Digital Media, College of Medicine and History. The classes continued until SL increased the cost for hosting the educational sim. After we abandoned the educational sim, I stayed in SL. I found several support organizations, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Alanon, and personal self-help groups. This was of interest to me, as my education was focused on using technology for medical health care. Then I met Chuck Clip.  I was introduced to SL Art and was blown away. I have been involved in art, both 2D and 3D ever since. Art is an expression of emotional and physical health. It speaks to the status of the RL world in which we live and thrive or struggle to thrive. I want to provide a place for ALL those who are creative to have a voice. 



SLE: You both have a great story that shows you can create real lasting bonds with people you meet in Second Life and it can ultimately change your life. Art is in everything we do in both worlds. Art is a therapy that evokes emotion just by cit. It is also used as a way for artists to express themselves, What inspired you to create The Janus Galleries?


Chuck: Continuing from the previous question… I met Jewell! We got together in real life in 2015. And I left SL. I didn’t see the point in playing house anymore when we had an ACTUAL house together. But… fate is a funny thing. In December 2019 I had a few weeks off from work, and Jewell had gotten heavily back into SL so I joined her. She taught me how to DJ, I remade my avatar and had some fun. As Covid-19 shut down my plant, I started spending more time in SL. We bought a sim together to be our personal playground, but then I started exploring all my old haunts. And they were gone. All but three of them. And the three that still stood were ghost towns. I felt a huge amount of guilt. I felt like I had abandoned everyone who had lifted me up. So I asked Jewell if we could convert our sim to gear it toward the arts, and she saw how passionate I was about it and said yes. I don’t think either of us knew what we were committing to though. We held our first show in July 2020 even before we had NAMED the gallery and two weeks later, the gallery was booked through December. Since then we’ve kept adding venues and a second sim by October.


FallenAurora: This will be redundant, from the previous question.  I want to give anyone/everyone a ‘voice’; a place to make a statement and find a supportive entity that will promote and make every attempt to bring others in to hear...what they have to say.



SLE: You hope to usher in a new era of art in SL while keeping an eye on your roots. Can you tell us how your roots influenced what you do in-world?


Chuck: As I said before I used to show all over the grid. I was extremely lucky to have participated in many themed shows, to find support for my art even when it was still very raw and needed some refining. Those are things that I am trying to return to the culture of art in SL. I also think of things like the haiku speed builds, or the exquisite corpses where 50+ artists all added one prim to create chaotic monstrosities that like it or hate it represented the whole community. There was freedom in art to explore to express controversial ideas and feelings. I see so many shows now where they ask artists not to make any religious or political statements, to which I say, “I’m sorry… have you looked at art EVER?” We NEED the freedom that I had 10 years ago to mess around and make something that might make someone mad. Art makes you FEEL and sometimes you won’t like the feeling. That’s ok. It doesn’t mean it’s not art. It means your preconceptions of life, religion, politics, humanity, sexuality, etc. were challenged. Congratulations! You have experienced art! I very much want artists' voices to be heard again, and broadly!



FallenAurora: My roots are in Community Health, focusing on using technology to reach out to those who may not be in the same physical location.  Also, those who may have trouble finding others with the same life interest. 



SLE: Great outlook on the meaning of art and using your roots to guide you in SL Arts. Besides you two, who else is involved in the management of the gallery?


Chuck: Yep Jewell nailed it. 


FallenAurora: Currently, it is only Chuck and myself supporting the art sims. Dara is a booking manager and has been invaluable in helping us to find and book musicians. We do hire a host to assist us for events that we may find difficult to ‘be a  host’ while still sending out notices, inserting performer stream info, and communicating with guests.


SLE: Booking managers are valuable team members. It’s hard to manage all on your own in SL. What type of art do you showcase?


Chuck: In addition to what Jewell said we also have a media artist (they work in videos) and we’ve hosted a few tribute concerts by people who remake entire bands and their stages. 


FallenAurora: I welcome ALL art. We have 2D, 3D, composed music at events and written art, in the form of published and non-published writers and poets.  The talent in SL is amazing.



SLE: How often do you host events at The Janus Galleries?


Chuck: Mhm we generally have at least one event a week on the sims. Aside from the galleries, there is also Janus Java, the music venue at Angels Rest Arts Collective, and we have an airship on Sinful Retreat where we occasionally hold parties.


FallenAurora: We host events weekly; art displays, readings, and music.


SLE: It looks like you both are kept very busy which is a good thing in SL! How can artists showcase their work at your galleries?


Chuck: So, Jewell and I have and still do scour the grid looking for artists and inviting them to show. A few old curator friends of mine shared old lists of artists, and we have combined all of that into a database of artists in SL. Generally, we pull from that list, but on occasion, someone we haven’t heard of yet approaches us and asks to show us their art. It almost invariably results in an invitation to show, and we very much welcome this. Artists who have not yet shown with us may feel free to reach out to either Jewell or me.


FallenAurora: Artists are encouraged to create installations, show their art in our galleries, read in our Janus Java Coffee house and post their poetry, or request a unique setting to display some work.  Coming up soon, we have a proposal to display the ‘History of SL’ in photography.  Therefore we are setting up a platform and gallery specific to this request. 



SLE: Oh that sounds interesting. With SL turning 18 this year, I’m sure there is a lot of history to be displayed. Do you also host music entertainment for guests? If so, how often?


Chuck: Music is integrated into every gallery opening, and we also hold purely music events occasionally at Angels Rest. 


FallenAurora: We acquire/hire live music performers and various composers to accompany each event.


SLE: Music definitely sets the tone when viewing art in both worlds. You have an upcoming event on July 10th with a few entertainers on the list, can you tell us more about it?


Chuck: The Sinners & Saints Art Show serves a dual purpose.  It opens the 10th with spiritLed, Semina, and Acoustic Energy.  On the one hand, it is my first deep dive into carrying the torch of the old University of Western Australia 3D Design Challenges, and on the other, it is celebrating the culmination of our first year as an art sim in SL. We’ve taken in 2D and 3D art as well as poetry from artists and writers from around the world, and we’ll celebrate it over the course of July with music events throughout the month. The exhibit will then stand through September, after which select pieces will go into rotation around the sims. 


FallenAurora: Sinners & Saints will be a display of the ‘light’ and ‘dark’ art, both 2D and 3D  from as many artists as we can bring to our sim.  The interpretation of light and dark is up to the participants. Currently, we have seven of the dates, from the 10th of July to the 25th confirmed performers, with more music being scheduled and thirty or more artists participating.


SLE: We want to check that out! Do you have a group that guests can join to be alerted for upcoming events?


Chuck: Yep


FallenAurora: We have a website; https://www.sinfulretreat.com also an SL Group
(secondlife:///app/group/b666d06a-a311-9aa5-5eb5-dbeea8b49445/about) for notices about upcoming events!


Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/sinfulretreat  


Flicker
https://www.flickr.com/groups/14689454@N24/  


Discord
https://discord.gg/y4waAmfU


AND a subscriber that reaches out to those who arrive on the sim near the galleries.



SLE: Are you hiring any staff? If so, what positions are you looking for?


Chuck: Aside from hosts, I have reached out to writers and photographers. That particular endeavor fizzled out, but I’m still open to the idea. Our standards are pretty high, but if anyone were interested they can feel free to reach out to us with samples. 


FallenAurora: We have hired a host to assist with events as needed.


SLE: It sounds like you run a pretty tight ship and you take what you do seriously. You both are doing an excellent job keeping art alive in Second life. Thank you on behalf of art lovers across the grid.  Is there anything else you would like to share with our readers?


Chuck: We’re just two regular people. We have some experience, we set pretty high standards for what appears on the sims, but we also look for potential. We’re more than willing to show new artists, and help them set up their work to be shown and sold in such a way that protects them from theft, etc. I guess what I’m trying to say is we’re willing to do some mentoring. We also work hard to communicate and collaborate as much as possible with other curators around the grid. We truly believe we need to rekindle the community spirit in SL Art and cast aside some of the old grudges that have formed over the years. Oh! On the note of selling, we do not ask for commissions on sold work. A few artists have insisted, others have donated a portion, but we don’t believe we should profit off of the artists. We work with what we have and donations sometimes offset some of the cost. 


FallenAurora: My greatest desire is to continue supporting as many artists of ALL kinds for as long as I am alive. 



Additional Information


URL: https://www.sinfulretreat.com   

SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sinful%20Retreat/136/61/57

Group: secondlife:///app/group/b666d06a-a311-9aa5-5eb5-dbeea8b49445/about

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sinfulretreat  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RetreatSinful

Discord server: https://discord.gg/8Aqxxr8

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chuckclip?fan_landing=true



"If I were called upon to define briefly the word Art, I should call it the reproduction of what the senses perceive in nature, seen through the veil of the soul." 

-Paul Cezanne


Friday, September 22, 2017

Open Mic Poetry at POZ- Sept. 22 at 1pm SLT



Stand and Deliver! 
Come and share your favourite Poems with the noted Highwayman and Poet Sabreman Carter every Friday at 1 PM at the Gypsy Camp with The Poets of Zarahemla

IM Sabreman Carter for more details and information

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zarahemla/216/37/22


Sunday, April 2, 2017

POETRY OF THE PLANETS Opens on LEA 4


A new project opens on Linden Endowment for the Arts Region 4 Sunday, April 2nd.  Poetry of the Planets is a community poetry project conceived and created by Caledonia Skytower, known best for her work with Seanchai Library.  Skytower combines her decades of real world professional experience in theatrical design, with a life long involvement in both vocal and instrumental music, to conjure an installation whose intent is to inspire the writing of poetry.

No stranger to writing Skytower, who has self-published nine titles published of of fiction, poetry and reflective essays, sees this as a re-arrangement of something she has been doing for years. "This goes back to the beginning of my career, before i designed my first musicals and operettas.  I would always come up with a play list of music to have running while I worked on a show. I was weened on Disney's Fantasia, and I have a keen appreciation for how music can heighten a creative journey."

Inspired by Gustav Holst's symphonic suite The Planets, Skytower has created seven "planets"  in the air above LEA 4, each themed to a different movement:  Venus; the Bringer of Peace, Mercury: the Winged Messenger, etc. Residents can teleport from the terrain level to each location, use a URL link station to play that particular movement of Holst's symphony in their internet browser, explore the environment that has been inspired by the music, and are then invited to be inspired themselves to write poetry.

Poems can be submitted  to be the featured poem of the day on the  Poetry of the Planets project blog, which will also be shared on facebook and Google +. Writers retaining full rights to their compositions.   In May, Skytower will select poems to be featured at a live reading event.  Additionally, a poetry resource center is available at LEA 4 for those interested in cultivating their muse.

Information can be found on the project blog, and at the installation itself.  Poetry of the Planets will be open through the end of May on LEA 4.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LEA4/130/119/30

Saturday, May 28, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :Announcing Windlight Magazine’s New Literary Journal, The Quill and Pen




Windlight Magazine is continuing it’s commitment to the arts and is pleased to announce the formation of The Windlight Quill & Pen Literary Journal. The Windlight Quill & Pen aims to highlight the voices of gifted and innovative writers in both real life and Second Life.

The first edition of The Windlight Quill & Pen will be released on June 15, 2016 and the second will be released on December 15, 2016. The publication will be released on the Windlight Magazine website and will be published in ebook format, so that all participants will have the chance to become published.

Categories in the journal include nonfiction, poetry, and fiction. Mini shorts also known as flash stories can also be submitted. Interested participants can find category guidelines and submission information at the following link: https://windlightmagazine.com/2016/04/13/announcing-the-windlight-quill-pen-literary-journal/

Windlight Magazine’s founder, owner, and publisher Johannes1977 (John) Resident will be the editor in chief of The Windlight Quill & Pen. Co-Editors are Windlight Chief Operating Officer & The Edge Editor in Chief Eleseren Brianna and Windlight Lead Contributor & Living in a Modem World owner, Inara Pey.

About Windlight Magazine:
Windlight Magazine is an award winning publication about the art, cultural, and photography world of Second Life. The goal of Windlight Magazine is to support artists, photographers, galleries, and related events. Windlight achieves its mission via the Windlight Artist Fellowship Program and by providing free ebooks, photography and art tutorials. Windlight Magazine consists of The Windlight Art Gallery, The Edge (fashion division of Windlight Magazine), and 30/31 (artistic shopping event).

For More Information:


Friday, April 1, 2016

The Celebration Continues: Spoken Word on LEA 9

"The Valley Forge" docks in the featured Book Area on LEA 9

It is April at Crazy Eights on LEA Region 9, and even though the birthday party itself is a not-so-dim memory, the party is not over yet.  There's plenty more yet to come at Seanchai Library's celebration of stories and spoken word, including an observance of National Poetry Month (in the U.S.) and the arrival of the spaceship "Valley Forge" for Featured Book Series #3's presentation of "Silent Running."

Thursday, February 19, 2015

The Lyrical Cafe Poetry Club Announces its Grand Reopening this Saturday February 21st, 2015 at 6 pm SLT!




The Lyrical Cafe Poetry Club owned and operated by Kamille Kamala has reopened its doors! This unique venue has been a staple on the SL grid off and on since December of 2009. Kamille is back from a much needed break and she has been replenished with a brand new vigor for poetry and the spoken word arts.

The Lyrical has seen some of the best and brightest poets on the grid. Some of the most talented poets have graced the stage bringing with them their creative babies while they have entertained our patrons over the years.

The Lyrical is not a biased place of business, we are happy to allow anyone of all ranges of talent to come showcase their work. We believe that only YOU can tell your story, and tell it perfectly. We are all in the grips of our own human experience and during our events we are all in the same frame of mind. Our minds are turned to the appreciation of the Arts.  And, some of us like to express ourselves using the medium of spoken word. If that sounds like you, you are welcome to come speak your mind and share your art here at the Lyrical.

Kamille is a published poet in several literary magazines, anthologies, and online publications over the years. Her poetry has been described as highly political and ultra feminine with a funky artistic twist. Kamille used the poetry medium to release the pain she had in her early life, and as she wrote each poem they became somewhat of a mile marker for her past, stating "I was here" poetically.

Poetry did more to help her heal the pain than any therapist could ever do. After she found a solid landing spot to land on emotionally, she knew she had to share it with the world. Kamille wanted to help others by giving them a virtual venue to express their creative feats. She wanted to show others the way to go so that they too can become more culturally fulfilled.

This is when the Lyrical Cafe Poetry Club was born close to six years ago. The Lyrical has had its share of musicians, singers, and other performers as well. At one point, it even had an Art Gallery for those who wanted to peruse the venue even more getting to know art in other forms. There were sculptures and paintings of all kinds, some even created just for the Lyrical.

With our new style and newly acquired drive, the Lyrical's doors are going to be open each Tuesday night at Six pm SLT. These events will be hosted by Kamille and we invite anyone that would like to share their work to stop by. We are extending a very special invitation to those who love to listen. We realize that the audience is key to the Lyrical's success as a poetry venue here in Second Life.

Overall, you will not regret your time here at the Lyrical. We are hoping that you will come check us out and stop by very often. We want you to become an official part of the Lyrical Cafe's family and allow us to become a weekly regular in your Second Life schedule.

Teleport


Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Living Your Lyrical Reality: Poetry Contest- Bimala Tagore Reporting


There is a beautiful Indian story it talks about Krishna, one of the innumerable Vishnu’s avatars, the preserver aspect of God within the Hindu Trinity. One day Yosada, Krishna’s mother, saw her little child’s throat and found an immense starry vault that absorbed her into an endless vision of constellations in the night sky. Yosada had full comprehension of the immensity of Krishna.
A single poem could be a magical deity throat that contains the Universe in the shortest possible space. A magical poem is like Krishna showing the cosmic form to Yasoda. A single poem could reach its most perfect literary expression in few verses.   It is a mysterious sphere that comprises the totally.
Poetry suggests instead of enounce.


Daily language or ordinary language is a different kind of expression. Used to agree with others, social purpose informing, etc. and it tends to schematize. Poetry is evocative like the blues that remind old memories. It provokes emotions in the reader and sometimes cloudy images. Poetry does not describe emotions, but it perceives. It means the reader becomes aware  directly through any of the senses. In poetry you could recognize feelings such as pain, anguish, etc., because the poet has become the best medium for expression. Imagine the silence that suggests displeasure between lovers. Poetry suggests instead of enounce.

Living your poetic reality
We want to encourage everyone to participate. Write some lines of verses after or before the snow falls. It can be a placid experience that has true bonding power. This is a perfect time to play on words. Everyone is welcome to join this competition. “We are Gitanjali Indian Society”, source of inspiration for this contest, and we are promoting poetry explicitly for avatars in this universe called Second Life.  This is our second contest and we hope steadily grown in prestige. The first prize is 10,000 linden and our reward is symbolic, because it really worth fighting for in terms of genuine literary accomplishment.
Write a poem, max 15 lines on any topic and in any style rhyming or non-rhyming. Participation is free and we accept only English language entries. The only condition is to join the group called "Gitangali Indian Society". When you have finished, you will send it to Bimala Tagore in a note card by IM. Enter as often as you like using one avatar per poem. Closing date on December 31Th 2014.  Winning poems will be announced in January.

We are expectant that we may receive your entries in soon. We have four judges and one of them is well known from the SL Enquirer.
We will feel honored to meet you all through your words. Good luck!

Visit us here
“Gitanjali Indian Society”

SL Enquirer

Monday, April 7, 2014

Sixth Year Anniversary of the Loch Ness Inn / Caledonian Ballroom- Monday April 7th- Sunday April 13th




Our 6th year anniversary week starts on Monday 7th April, 2014. 

The original idea for the Highlands of Scotland were started by Gerald Wylie 7 years ago as an inworld Nessie Hunt Game.  However, on 22 March 2008 he decided there was a wee space for a pub. This was set up and on Friday 11th April 2008 our official opening of The Loch Ness Inn (Nessie’s Nook) was celebrated.  We have always used Aldouri Castle for this Second Life Inn although the building has been changed to suit modern day SL.

Although the Sims changed over the years, we have kept the Warm Highland Welcome.  Friendly Community Feeling and encourage our friends to feel at home with us.  We moved to the new sims on 8th April 2009 and have been there ever since.  The Inn is the perfect ‘local pub’ for most of us and we are looking forward to our full week of celebrations starting on Monday 7th and ending on Sunday 13th with our Grand Highland Ball and Anniversary Ceilidh.

TELEPORT 
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Inverness%20City/54/130/22

Line up starts:
MONDAY 7TH
12:00  Sabreman Carter’s Open Mic Poetry in Brody Castle
13:00  DJ Remius

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Poetry: Let it Go By Doctorkaren Kanto


As I was struggling along my path
Stumbling, faltering
Barely carrying my load.

I happened on an old man
watching me with knowing eyes.
"If you want to move down your path, my child,
want to keep all that load,
one short piece of advice I give you:
Let it go.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Spotlight on KARIMA HOISAN By Marriellanna Resident


 
 
It was both a sad and joyous occasion when Karima Hoisan agreed to come to perform for us at Irish Estates recently, her first time back in realms for several months.  The elation at seeing her again was tempered with the knowledge of why she had left sl in the first place - to make the long Journey from her rl Costa Rican home to visit a friend in the United States and more poignant still, it was a journey made with the sole purpose of being at the end for a  childhood friend dying from Cancer.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Irish Estates Events: Poetry Reading by Karima Hoisan -September 13th @ 1pm SLT




Dear friends,
I warmly invite you to my poetry reading this coming; Thursday September 13th 1-2 pmslt. Irish Estates. It has been four months since my last reading, and I admit I am somewhat nervous, but at the same time, very excited to be doing my first, at such a beautiful, and elegant spot. This is a new venue for me.
I have some new poems to share and over half of them are to my own musical compositions. I have chosen what I feel is an eclectic mix of moods and feelings, all accompanied by images played behind me, and hope they delight you for this hour.

You are cordially invited to join me. I look forward to seeing you all again...

-Karima Hoisan

Here is your taxi, to drop you off at the Gazebo
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Newport%20Rhode%20Island/216/103/22

Friday, August 17, 2012

ARTS and LITERATURE: Let The "Bard" Times Roll!


There is nothing quite like an outdoor festival, even a virtual one!  Saturday and Sunday, August 18th and 19th will see the sandy shores of Mango in the Fruit Islands once again host Shakespeare and Shakespeare-inspired performances on the BARD ON THE VIRTUAL BEACH outdoor Festival Stage.  (Don't forget to wave at "Ismael" the whale, and bring something to feed "Yorrick" the pesky peacock). 
  Each day features different performances, with Saturday’s event beginning at 3:00pm and Sunday’s at Noon.  Each session is approximately 90 minutes in length, but it is a Festival and anything could happen!  Last year’s BARD drew more residents to the Fruit Islands than virtual ABBA did, so it could be adviseable to get there a little early and scope out your seat.  As always with live performances in the virtual world, your enjoyment and everyone else’s will be enhanced if you remove as many huds, mysti-tool, bling, scripted clothing, and primmy hair as possible: keep it simple, and don’t be naked!

Friday, February 10, 2012

The Poetry of Karima Hoisan at Ce Soir Arts - Allen Eppenberger Reporting…


Ce Soir is a place of quiet solitude. I was to be here for the poetry of Karima Hoisan. The hosts for this evening are Aeon and Mireille Jenvieve-Woodford, the owners of Ce Soir Music and Arts. I strolled about the grounds of this sim during the mid afternoon settings. The low shadows give the location a Gothic feel. Rather than a trimmed and manicured garden, you will find grounds that haven't been mowed, and trees in need of pruning. This is a wonderful setting for the buildings, which are open and spacious.



I had the opportunity to sit down with Ms. Hoisan on the Tuesday before her performance at "Kari's Kantina del Mar" to conduct a quick interview. Ms. Hoisan has been in-world for four years. Currently living in Costa Rica, she prefers to keep her persona in Second Life and physical reality separate. Karima isn't classically trained as a writer, yet she has been writing since the age of 9. She's published in the default world, writing under a pen-name. Karima has two poetry books published, and two children’s books of poetry. She is featured in an anthology of 13 poets chosen internationally and published this year in the USA. She also plans on publishing her book “Digital Rabbit Hole” in RL, in a soft-cover format.
At one point, she had not written in over a year, so she brought a friend into SL. There, they read to each other to get their creative juices flowing. She sometimes writes her own music to complement her poetry.


Wednesday, October 12, 2011

SL ARTS & LITERATURE: Samhain Festival 2011 Benefits the Make A Wish Foundation

Once more, the old year turns. The new world comes. Samhain is the end of the natural year and the birth of the new, a time to release the past and prepare for the future. Once again, we are celebrating this time with a month of live music, literary events, exhibits, vendors, freebie hunts, story telling and themed dances.  Fox Ravenheart and Serene Bechir (aka The Wild Roving Foxes), who brought the grid last December’s atmospheric Yule Festival have done it again with Samhain Festival 2011 which began October 3rd and continues through the end of the month in Talisman.  This is the Second Samhain Festival they have presented, with all donations from this year’s event benefiting the Make A Wish Foundationhttp://slurl.com/secondlife/Talisman/28/182/22

 
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