Coming to Petra's Sunday August 30th 2020 - Jeffah

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Schedule of Performances for Week of August 23 At PETRAs & The Pointe Ballroom

Pointe Ballroom

International Day

Tuesday, August 25

2:00 pm  Lisa Brune - France

3:00 pm  Essence Bilasimo - USA

4:00 pm  Edian Tey - Mexico

5:00 pm  Agatha Martin - Brazil

6:00 pm  PutriSoloSinger - Indonesia

PETRA's ~ A Live Music Venue

Wednesday, August 26

4:00 pm  Savannah Rain

5:00 pm   Djembe Dragonfire

6:00 pm   Noma Falta

7:00 pm   Red Heaven

Thursday, August 27

10:00 am  Remy Farman

 4: 00 pm  Holly Giles

  5:00 pm  Aaron Cabott Jones

  6:00 pm  Wolfie Moonshadow

  7:00 pm to 9:00 pm A Double Shot Of Wayne Davis

Friday,, August 28

2:00 pm  Max Kleene

3:00 pm  AMforte Clarity

4:00 pm  Annette Cifuentes

5:00 pm  Holly Giles

6:00 pm  Red Heaven

7:00 pm  TwinGhost ronas

8:00 pm  Voodoo Shilton

9:00 pm  Funky Freddy Republic

Sunday, August 30

1:00 pm  Jeffah

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FINAL WEEKEND of SPLASH!

 

Elite Equestrian's SPLASH!, an event celebrating mer life in Second Life staged in an exquisite undersea environment, concludes this weekend. But if you have missed the events and activities that have been going on since the 16th, there is still time!

Events are still scheduled for today and tomorrow, and there's plenty to see!

Saturday, August 22nd @ 4pm slt - A performance by Idle Rogue's Guerilla Burlesque with their Mermaid-inspired dance acts, followed @5-7pm with a musical interlude of dancing under the sea with DJ Caledonia Skytower.

Sunday, August 23rd @ 1:30pm: Splash! Stories and Poems presented by Seanchai Library.

What else? Visit the Splash! event to ride the Kelpie -Go-Round and receive an adorable merfolk gift, practice over the jump course or jousting list with the free Ride With Me! Kelpies, shop at selected merchants, win unique raffle prizes, find trivia treasure hunt objects to create a special mer crown, plus new product releases, an art exhibit, and so much more!

It's a unique, engaging event, and worth the price of admission just to explore the quarter-sim underwater build.

SPLASH! Final Days - August 22nd & 23rd

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Island%20Of%20Joy/242/52/3

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CLUB LANAI IS BACK! You are invited to the pre-Opening Party on Saturday, August 22nd! 12P-4P SLT

CLUB LANAI IS BACK! You are invited to the pre-Opening Party on Saturday, August 22nd! 12P-4P SLT

Owned and Operated by The SL Enquirer, CLUB LANAI opened its doors back in 2006 for exclusive once a week themed events. This high-end venue returns for a reboot in 2020 with a new team of seasoned entertainment professionals. CLUB LANAI isn’t like other venues or clubs on the grid. During the week guests can visit for some DJ sets managed by Arisha Flame and host Lily-Roanne Flame Alderson while lounging, playing pool, or socializing with other SLebrities.

Lanai Jarrico will host exclusive themed events on the last Saturday of each month for the grown & sexy crowd. Join the Club Lanai VIP Group for invitations to private parties and themed events. The Next Exclusive event will be announced in the VIP Group only.

The dress code is Classy, Sexy, cool.  (No jeans and sneakers permitted- Men in suits a plus.)

Your limo is waiting.

CLUB LANAI

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Akamai/160/47/22

For Musicians:  Contact Orion Baral for bookings at orionbaral@gmail.com

For DJ’s Contact Arisha Flame djarishaflamexx@gmail.com or inworld ArishaFlame75 Resident

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GeekSpeak: Batteries! What are they good for? Join the discussion on Saturday August 22nd at 12pm SLT

A total revolution revolving around batteries will be coming soon. We have seen the advent of electric cars and bikes, although the electric lawn mower is still a pipe dream.  But when the battery revolution arrives it will cause an infrastructure inversion where the existing power grid structure will be disrupted.  This battery revolution will give back power to the people!
Come and discuss with us the coming green energy revolution!  Bring your friends even if they still use an old power cord 

IM Vulcan Viper, who teaches a meditation class every Wednesday at the GeekSpeak auditorium at 1pm SLT, if you have ideas for new subjects.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Danmu/143/127/51

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ETHNOGRAPHIC STUDIES: TRIBAL PEOPLES IN PANAMA – JOSH (THOMAS1 BELLIC) REPORTING

Looking for something different in your SecondLife?  Are the same old clubs you visit night after night becoming a bit “stale”? Does riding a fire-belching dragon, or fighting for your life as you watch your health meter drop in a combat sim just not hold your attention like it once did? Then have I got a word for you...and that word is “Ethnographic Studies” (OK, so technically it’s two words…so hyphenate it). And what better way to scratch that itch…to pursue that passion…to boldly go when no one has gone before? (cue music) but to check out one of the FINEST Ethnography Exhibits In all of SecondLife?  

I recently had the very real pleasure of meeting Nexus Dot, researcher extraordinaire and curator of the SL display: Ethnographic Exhibits of Two Cultures from the Republic of Panama.

Josh Bellic (JB):  So tell me, Nexus.  Just what is “Ethnography” anyway?  And why should people study it?

Nexus Dot (ND):  Ethnography refers to the process anthropologists use to document and interpret other cultures.  This concept of culture is the primary focus of the ethnographer.  With respect to culture and how ethnography differs from certain other sciences, my intellectual mentor Clifford Geertz says,  “Believing …that man (sic) is an animal suspended in webs of significance (s)he himself has spun, I take culture to be those webs, and the analysis of it to be therefore not an experimental science in search of law but an interpretive one in search of meaning."   

This exhibit is then an attempt at the interpretation of these many different webs of meaning. Webs that you will discover when you take the intellectual effort to peek beneath the surface of these two incredible tropical lowland rain forest indigenous tribes located in eastern Panama.  These webs of meaning have evolved over hundred of thousands of years of the cultural evolution of our species.  Webs of meaning that reflect the heritage of our tribal past, now often forgotten but whose influence is indelibly written in the DNA of our own cultures.

JB:  Share with our readers what this exhibit is all about.

ND:  There are many themes in the exhibit. The one that I would like most to bring to your attention is that traditional people represent a unique aspect of human consciousness. For hundreds of thousands of years our species believed in the spirit world. This was before the invention of agriculture and the major world religions. This influence creeped into our understanding of the environment, and tribal people of the world represent this way of thinking. The two cultures in the exhibit represent the remnants of that long standing tradition. We try to present aspects of the complexity and comprehensive nature of their understanding of their environment and its ecological implications. Here is a YouTube that introduces the exhibit ... 2 minutes only ...Copy/Paste the following address into your Web browser.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn3yUPF0kO4

JB:  How did you first come to be interested in the Emberá Culture of Eastern Panama.

ND:  I grew up in Panama. We lived in a community located at the edge of the rainforest. From an early age, I admired indigenous culture and became interested in the nature of human consciousness. So. It is a reasonable extension of my interests to work with indigenous cultures in Panama.

JB:  Whatever convinced you to publish your research using the Virtual World of SecondLife?

ND:  I found that when you gave a talk in SL, it was helpful to send people to an exhibit. My initial goal was to give a few thoughts about indigenous culture and a small exhibit. Then the concept of an exhibit took on a life of its own. We decided to do a stand-alone self-guided exhibit. Shiloh Emmons, my colleague in the exhibit, convinced me to expand and do a more comprehensive project. The tools of SL provide an excellent immersive virtual geography for presenting complex ideas and multimedia information.

JB:  Tell us about the different exhibit areas please?

ND:  There are eight different exhibit areas.

• Emberá Cosmology and Ecology which includes shamanic rituals.
• The story of Henupoto , the supernatural antihero of the mythical past, an important Emberá narrative.
• Art and Aesthetics of Guna Mola Textile Art.
• The mola gallery where we display 38 antique molas.
• Ethnobotany, how people of the lowland tropics use plants, including psychoactive plants.
• A large map gallery of the geography of Panama.
• Photo essays of Emberá Drúa, a heritage tourism program run by an Emberá indigenous community
• Hall of the Giant Molas

There are also multiple slide shows and many interactive multimedia signs.

JB:  I saw a display that mentioned Henupoto?  Who is he and why is he important to the people of Emberá? 

ND:  Henupoto is a well-known narrative among the Emberá. It is the story of a Herculean-like antihero who is the son of a union between a powerful spirit and an indigenous woman. He is considered a nuisance by his people, so they are constantly sending him out on impossible tasks that he expertly executes. In the end, he provides the community with many gifts and a curse. The story serves as a means of discussing the many complex ecological concepts and the Emberá's profound understanding of the supernatural world. Unlike most modern superheroes, Henupoto is more of an antihero. The message is that life is not simple, not just good or bad.

JB:  Do you have any upcoming events?

ND:  At noon on September 5th at the Science Circle, I will present a talk on Art and Aesthetics of Guna Mola Textile Art. We are planning several events for the near future including a panel on the mythical antihero and Emberá cosmology. The dates and times will be posted at the exhibit. Numerous organizations have booked guided tours, and individuals are invited to drop by anytime as it is open to the public. Groups can IM me to book a tour—at Nexus Dot. 

JB:  Is there anything else you would like to share with our readers?

ND:  I think there is a striking renaissance of art, science and other intellectual activities in SL, maybe due to the Covid19 crisis. I think these are worthy goals and am pleased to be a small part of a community that is working so hard to ensure that SL offers more than just fun and recreation. I would like to thank Valibrarian and the team of the Community Virtual Library (CVL) for their gracious support of the exhibit.  We used up a lot of their Prims and they never once complained. We encourage all visitors to explore the ethnographic exhibits, and the Community Virtual Library (CVL) Research Library located on Cookie Island. 

SURL:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cookie/191/210/21

So there you have it, folks.  For a completely different way of viewing SL and the world around you, come check out the “Ethnographic Exhibits of Two Cultures from the Republic of Panama.” Tell your Limo driver to take you to the following location: 

SURL:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cookie/123/135/2003

You’ll be glad you did.

Aloha!

JB

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Grand Opening of Wild Bill's Place with themed events and Linden Prizes on August 21st from 12p-10p SLT

Wild Bill's Place is one of the newest clubs on the grid. The sim is full of things to see with a great country venue, a beach venue as well as a Romantic area to hang out and relax. Our grand opening is Aug. 21, 2020 starting at 12 noon SLT and running till 10 pm SLT.  Check out the list of contests and Lindens prizes 

Aug. 21, 2020 Event Schedule

12 Noon - 2 PM SLT

Theme Best In Biker Wear 500 Linden On The Board

2 - 4 PM SLT

Best In Boots & Hats 500 Linden On The Board

4 - 6 PM SLT

Best In Western Wear 1000 Linden On The Board

6 - 8 PM SLT

Best In Work Wear 1000 Linden On The Board

8 - 10 PM SLT

Best In Dare To Bare 2000 Linden On The Board (BITS COVERED)

TELEPORT

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Peaceful%20Moments/101/127/22

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Maribol Inshan and Synergy Island Presents Maribol Inshan & Friends Are Broadway Bound! August 19th 6 – 7:30 PM At Synergy Island Beach

Join us at Synergy Island Beach for a spectacular Theatrical "Live Music "Event with performances from some of the most amazingly talented vocalists in Second Life, Ambrosia Kamala, Austin Moores, Maribol Inshan, Scorpio Aeon, Patrice Virago and Razor.  There will be fully staged performances from some incredible Broadway shows: Aida, Bagdad Cafe, Dream Girls, Funny Girl, Jesus Christ Superstar, Les Miserables, The Color Purple, The Greatest Showman and The Wiz. This is a show like no other you have ever seen on Second Life...one you do not want to miss. Suggested dress is as if you are going to a Broadway show. Please arrive early so you are assured of a seat at the show. 

TAXI: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Synergy%20Island/126/52/24

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The Valley of Dreams Venue - Exclusive and Beautiful

From the beginning of Earth's dance with the sea, mountains rose from a watery depth into the sunlight. Glaciers carved valleys between them. Here melting snow formed the bay of Aman Ri. A couple stepped ashore, and shielding their eyes from the sunlight, they gazed across the distance toward their future, and what would soon become the Valley of Dreams.

We at Valley of Dreams take great pride in presenting three of the finest entertainers, in Second Life. Stressing quality rather than quantity we open only when our performers grace the Valley of Dreams stage. In addition, photographer, Daviddaniels999 creates an original work of art that can be found only in the Valley. Mounted and tucked into a gift kiosk at the entrance, Lena and David encourage their visitors to be sure and retrieve a copy for their home because the photograph changes the first day of each month. Do remember that attire in the Valley is relaxed and ranges from Smart Casual to Formal, so be comfy.

7pm SLT on Thursdays - Edian Tey a brilliant new talent joins us every Thursday. We first heard Edian perform at ~O~ Karaoke Lounge and knew we wanted to engage him. While observing his growth in Second Life over the past few weeks we are so proud we recognized his talent from the start. In a single hour, we watch him connect with his audience and hear the joy in his voice grow as he entertains them. Edian started singing publicly when he was 20. He and a friend entertained at private parties and in local coffee shops. Soon the owner of a group heard them, and they were invited to join. Edian accepted marking the start of his professional development as a singer. Edian sings in Spanish as well as English, thus enabling him to reach many people through his music. Influenced by artists of the 70s and 80s, he enjoys all musical genres and is no stranger to crooning a beautiful love song. Even so, he can add a bit of spice to his performance with a toe-tapper from his extensive song list.

7pm SLT on Sundays - KoKoIncognito time. Picture this. A little girl, five years old, grabs a hearth broom and pretends she is holding a guitar as she belts out Elvis Presley’s “Blue Christmas.” That’s our KoKo, and she loves to sing everything from classic country and the oldies to a tender ballad. Her enormous repertoire offers something for everyone. Request a rock tune, and the venue will reverberate with her delivery. Looking for something sweet and romantic, look no further. Recently, she stepped into the role of Karen Carpenter for a wonderful, hour-long tribute performance. An entirely genuine and warm human being, KoKo’s vibrant delivery and engaging humor must be experienced.

8pm SLT on Sundays - Turner Harbrough takes the stage. Enormously talented with a singularly great stage presence, listening to Turner is a pleasure. He sings an eclectic variety of music, from smooth jazz to dance-able pop and country. We count ourselves lucky to have him join us each Sunday. His beautiful voice will melt your heart as he sings the romantic ballads of Michael Bublé along with down to earth country standards. From amazing music to witty banter, you won’t want to miss a single performance by a truly splendid artist. But wait! What’s this! No, it couldn’t be. Is that Kermit the Frog, one of Turner’s devoted friends we hear. Perhaps if we are lucky, very lucky, they will honor us with a duet.

For more information, send a notecard to DavidDaniels999 or Lena Heartsong.

SLURL :        http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Starry%20Sky%20Land/207/186/23

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Open Now: New Sapphire Beach Club Sim With 4 Special Venues for Live Music August 15th-16th

Sapphire Beach Club is a Live Music Venue founded in April 2019.
In August 2020 we are able to present you our Brand New Full Region that has been build with the help of one of SL's top Landscapers. Now we have upgraded to 4 New Special Live Venues and a large Beach Area to organize different Music Events for you.

There are  different Hang out Spots everywhere so you can just go to Sapphire Beach and relax with your friends, play games and have a good time.

We hope to see you at the new Sapphire soon.

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Skyhill/187/94/22


Claudine Jewell (SL inworld)
Email: mollinetclaudine@gmail.com
Facebook: Claudine Jewell

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Top picks of the best RP Sims- Sarah Elisabeth Brenham reporting

Are you looking for a sim to role-play in, but don't know where to go? Then keep on reading to discover my top picks of the best RP sims that are currently on the grid!

 Svago
I had to begin our journey through Second Life with a Gorean sim, as this is the type of role-playing that I am the most familiar with. For those who don't know what Gor is, the planet and culture of Gor were conjured up by John Frederick Lange Jr aka John Norman. The premises for this world and its traditions are based, in my mind. off of Colonial America. What does that mean exactly? Well during the Colonial times in The U.S.A., gender roles were very defined, slavery was popular and modern conveniences didn't exist. The Gorean community in Second Life is one of the platform's longest-running colonies. With over 50 sims to choose from, where does one even start? Thank goodness that you have me to guide you! In my opinion, I believe that one should look for a place that has stood the test of time. While there are two Gorean sims that fit the bill, the one that I would like to present to you all today is geared towards role-playing, instead of lifestyle (yes some people do practice a form of this life offline.) So, what sim am I referring to? Why but Svago of course! Svago has been on the grid for over three years and although it is classified as a place that follows the Gor novels as closely as possible, it truly does welcome all Goreans.

Limo: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Grenada/109/160/2001

 HIGHGARDEN 
Calling all Game Of Throne fans! Do you miss the show dearly and hope it returns one day? While that may or may not happen, there is a place where you can create your own characters and storylines within this theme. This location is called HIGHGARDEN. So, if you loved the hit Medieval HBO drama, then I highly recommend that you check out this sim!

Limo: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Summit%20Valley/227/226/4026

 Centauri Alpha Prime 
Are you a Trekkie? Do you think that you would have been friends with someone like Spock? Then Centauri Alpha Prime might be right for you!

Limo http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Centauri%20Alpha%20Prime/85/165/57


Tulagi Seaport & WWII Central [VICE]
Do you have a passion for WWII? Tulagi Seaport & WWII Central [VICE] is comprised of over forty sims and I believe has something for everyone who wishes to reenact one or more parts of this time in history.

Limo: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tulagi/155/35/24

 Cedar Creek
I could not conclude a round-up of role-playing sims without including one for Family RP, as it's one of the most popular forms of role-play that people decide to do. Individuals choose to participate in Family RP for a variety of reasons. Regardless of why you are interested in Family role-play, I feel that there is one sim that you should check out if you wish to go down that path. That sim is Cedar Creek. This location has everything that you can think of when it comes to a typical American small town and so much more.

Limo: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Array/89/9/22

So, there you have it, my recommendations of the hottest RP sims on the grid right now. All you need to do is just to bring your creativity and of course, have fun!

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GeekSpeak – What is the single best thing that could happen? For the world, or for you? Saturday August 15th 2020 at Noon SLT

 

What do you hope for most?  A cure for cancer, disability aids that can be controlled by the brain, an end to money, an end to nation-states, human colonies on other planets, artificial organs, worldwide democracy?  Come and tell us what possible, or even impossible, change you would most like to see.

Let’s discuss also what we all want in our personal lives.  What change do you want for yourself?  More money?  Better health?  Time to learn a new language?

This week we will hold the GeekSpeak of hope.  Tell us what you hope for.

IM Vulcan Viper, who teaches a meditation class every Wednesday at the GeekSpeak auditorium at 1pm SLT, if you have ideas for new subjects.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Danmu/143/127/51

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Petra's Live Music Schedule for week of August 16

Sunday, August  16
6:00 pm  The QuadRadiX

Tuesday, August 18
3:00 pm  TOXIE
4:00 pm  Edian Tey
5:00 pm  Agatha Martin
6:00 pm  PutriSoloSinger

Wednesday, August 19
4:00 pm  Savannah Rain
5:00 pm  Aaron Cabott Jones
6:00 pm  Noma Falta
7:00 pm  Red Heaven
9:00 pm  Gabriel da Silva

Thursday, August 20
10:00 am  Remy Farman  
5:00 pm  Wolfie Moonshadow  
6:00 pm  Turner Harbrough  
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm      
A Double Shot of Wayne Davis

Friday, August 21
3:00 pm  AMforte Clarity
4:00 pm  Holly Giles
5:00 pm  Hogan Baily
6:00 pm  Red Heaven
7:00 pm  TwinGhost ronas

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The Valley of Dreams: For Your SL Entertainment Future

The Valley of Dreams Venue - Exclusive and Beautiful

We at Valley of Dreams take great pride in presenting three of the finest entertainers, in Secondlife. Stressing quality rather than quantity we open only when our performers grace the Valley of Dreams stage. Attire in the Valley is relaxed and ranges from Smart Casual to Formal, so be comfy.

7pm SLT on Sundays - KoKoIncognito time. Picture this. A little girl, five years old, grabs a hearth broom and pretends she is holding a guitar as she belts out Elvis Presley’s “Blue Christmas.” That’s our KoKo, and she loves to sing everything form classic country and the oldies to a tender ballad. Her enormous repertoire offers something for everyone. Request a rock tune, and the venue will reverberate with her delivery. Looking for something sweet and romantic, look no further. Recently, she stepped into the role of Karen Carpenter for a wonderful, hour-long tribute performance. An entirely genuine and warm human being, KoKo’s vibrant delivery and engaging humor must be experienced.

8pm SLT on Sundays - Turner Harbrough takes the stage. Enormously talented with a singularly great stage presence, listening to Turner is a pleasure. He sings an eclectic variety of music, from smooth jazz to dance-able pop and country. We count ourselves lucky to have him join us each Sunday. His beautiful voice will melt your heart as he sings the romantic ballads of Michael Bublé along with down to earth country standards. From amazing music to witty banter, you won’t want to miss a single performance by a truly splendid artist. But wait! What’s this! No, it couldn’t be. Is that Kermit the Frog, one of Turner’s devoted friends we hear. Perhaps if we are lucky, very lucky, they will honor us with a duet.

7pm SLT on Thursdays - Edian Tey a brilliant new talent joins us every Thursday. We first heard Edian Perform at ~O~ Karaoke Lounge and knew we wanted to engage him. Edian started singing publicly when he was 20. He and a friend entertained at private parties and in local coffee shops. Soon the owner of a group heard them, and they were invited to join. Edian accepted marking the start of his professional development as a singer. Edian sings in Spanish as well as English, thus enabling him to reach many people through his music. Influenced by artists of the 70s and 80s, he enjoys all musical genres and is no stranger to crooning a beautiful love song. Even so, he can add a bit of spice to his performance with a toe tapper from his extensive song list.

For more information, send a notecard to DavidDaniels999 or Lena Heartsong.




TELEPORT:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Starry%20Sky%20Land/207/186/23

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