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SL13B ~ part two

22 Wednesday Jun 2016

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Beguile, Second Life, SL13B, Wonderous

 

 

Great Light Gallery

Great Light Gallery

Most of the photos today were taken on Beguile, a few on Wonderous.

I’ve really enjoyed the Great Light Gallery, which displays photographs of the Grand Canyon. My physical alt loves this part of the country.  The exhibit is called Water: The Canyon Carver by Immerdar Fredriksson. At the entrance are five bells (one can be seen in the lower right corner in the picture), each with an info card in a different language.

My physical alt has always been drawn to the yin energy of water creating change, carving the landscape, even though it isn’t as flashy and dynamic as Yang energy.

The Ethnographia Project

The Ethnographia Project

“The SL13B Ethnographia exhibit showcases the works of participants in the Ethnographia project. The focus of the project is on the ways in which being in a virtual world have influenced the lives of of the participants as people with disabilities.”

“Ethnographia is part of a research project Virtual Worlds, Disabilities and New Cultures of the Embodied Self. It is supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation.”

Jadyn Firehawk is the primary builder.

SL Goonies Dungeons and Knightmares

SL Goonies Dungeons and Knightmares

A reminder that some of the exhibits are quite tall and climbing or flying is required. I nearly missed The Maple Nursery by Hyabusa Designs.

Bhutan on the Border

Bhutan on the Border

“We invite you to sit and relax in our desert garden. Enjoy the mystery and beauty of the Kingdom of Bhutan, which inspired the unique architecture at the University of Texas at El Paso. Sit and relax in our desert garden.”

SL13B Beguile 18

SL13B Beguile 18

There are great photography exhibits, including that of Ziki Questi.

In the photo above, one of two slideshows of the photography of Sparkie Cyberstar is shown. The lovely build is by Kaya Angel.

The Old Harker House

The Old Harker House

I enjoyed looking at The Old Harker House, with it’s sense of history and insights learned, as shown in the photo of writing on the wall, above.  By Hannah Marie Bloodwolf.

A Touch of Elf Circle

A Touch of Elf Circle

“Elf Circle has been around for 12 years. It is a nice and relaxing land with dancing, shopping and many sights to see.”

A Housing Adventure We Can Choose Now

A Housing Adventure We Can Choose Now

“The Affordable Builders Company’s ConHab Project explores using shipping containers for homes that are aesthetically functional and affordable.”

I like the display for A Housing Adventure We Can Choose Now.

From what I’ve seen so far, the commercial aspects are way more toned down than in years past and exhibits by merchants seem more tasteful.

The 28 Wind Dreams exhibit by FaiRodis has lovely perfume pendant gifts. By FaiRodis Aviatik.

Moving on to Wondrous, one of my favorite exhibits so far is Lorin Tone’s Interactive Mayan Drums. I lingered there on Press Day, playing.

“An interactive loop-based musical “intrument” that you can change the sounds on. Just click the pillars for menus to change loops.” Any questions, please IM Lorin Tone. Enjoy!”

St John Juke Joint

St John Juke Joint

Next door to the Mayan Drums is St John Juke Joint. I took this photo on Saturday. When I went by there Sunday evening, members of the community and guests were partying.

“Bienvenue! Welcome to the St John Juke Joint, the SL13B venue for the St John Estate. St John is based on New Orleans & its surrounding bayous in the year 1916. Come sit a spell with us & enjoy the Jazz & Zydeco. Laissez les bons temps rouler!”

Boystown ~ SL's Gay Community

Boystown ~ SL’s Gay Community

“After the unimaginable tragedy of Sunday June 12th 2016, we’ve refocused our theme to one that allows participants an opportunity to reflect and remember our brothers and sisters who were lost.”

Kerupa's Art Installation "Strange Viewpoint"

Kerupa’s Art Installation “Strange Viewpoint”

“Curiosity not killed the cat in Second Life.
So you can walk around everywhere in my Art Installation, “Strange Viewpoint”
You can find a kind of a trick art, and the same time, you can enjoy abstract drawings.
Anyway, feel free to enjoy this strange art.”

It’s recommended to choose “midnight” to view Karupa Flow’s installation.

SL13B Community Celebration Info

 

 

SL13B ~ The Shared Adventure

18 Saturday Jun 2016

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Second Life, SL13B

Enchant Auditorium by Anthony

Enchant Auditorium by Anthony

The Second Life Community’s 13th birthday celebration begins Sunday the 19th at 12:00 p.m. SLT and runs through Sunday the 26th. There are 17 regions with over 200 exhibits, and the more than 600 performers, speakers and Djs plus Resident volunteers and creators make this a celebration of the diverse accomplishments and content of us all.

grounds under the Linden Tree Dj stage

grounds under the Linden Tree Dj stage

This year’s theme is ‘The Shared Adventure’.

grounds under the Linden Tree Dj stage

grounds under the Linden Tree Dj stage

I’ve blogged the celebration in years past; this was the first year I got a press pass and had I known about the warm, enthusiastic welcome from the greeters and  the helpful press kit I might have applied much sooner.

The welcome area is on a ship; there are two ladders leading down. Between the base of the ladders is the beginning of a treasure hunt if you go on foot.  Or you can use the teleporters from the bridge.

sculptures between Enchant Auditorium and the Cake Stage

sculptures between Enchant Auditorium and the Cake Stage

The 17 regions will stay open for a week after the celebration. This week includes events with artists, speakers, educators, musicians, media, business leaders and others.

teleporters with info and LMs

teleporters with info and LMs

Besides the auditorium, the teleporters lead to the stages, the gift parcels and the YavaScript Pod Station.

SL13B YavaScript Pod Station

SL13B YavaScript Pod Station

I chose the teleport to the pod station; I enjoy exploring on the mainland riding the pods. It’s located on Astound.

I began walking and explored Beguile and Wondrous but will make good use of the pods this week.

gift kiosk

gift kiosk

The gift kiosks are in many locations.

Hunt Exhibit in Beguile

Hunt Exhibit in Beguile

“About the SL13B Big Hunt, provided by Hunt SL:

For the third year in a row, we will be holding a hunt at the event. Organized by Rosamoo Mendelsohn and Xia Nishi, the hunt includes over 70 exhibitors in SL13B and spans all the regions with gifts to be found in niches and corners.

For additional information and a list of participants, please see this. ”

SL13B Community Celebration Flickr pool  

SL13B Community Celebration Official Blog

Brahma Yoga Meditation Ashram

Brahma Yoga Meditation Ashram

One more thing: (I hopped on this ten minute meditation cushion at an exhibit in Wondrous.)  I use the LL viewer which has avatars over a certain complexity appear as colored jelly dolls.  I’ve become used to seeing them everywhere. The viewer also informs me of my complexity going up and down when I add or subtract items.  Most of my favorite hairs almost double my complexity number.

I’m wearing shorts and a tank by DCNY I got as a freebie at Hair Fair 2013, meant to keep lag down. The hair was a gift from INK, Hair Fair 2015. It has kept my complexity way down, not that I care if people see me as a jelly doll.

I really like the press badge!

Bench Art Park and Wanderlust Cafe June 2016

17 Friday Jun 2016

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Second Life, virtual art, Wanderlust Bench Art Park, Wanderlust Cafe

Through the Wormhole by Kimika Ying on the right

Through the Wormhole by Kimika Ying on the right

The art at the Bench Park has been refreshed for June. Next to the piece by Kimika Ying in the above photo is a picture called Loneliness with a NC quote by Olivia Laing that can speak for many of us in both real and virtual worlds.   WBAPAC June_001

It’s a lovely spot to watch the sun rise and set.

Seascape 1 1 by RMarie Beedit for the Mainland Modernism group

Seascape 1 1 by RMarie Beedit for the Mainland Modernism group

The piece on the left is animated; a very short video of it can be accessed on my Flickr in the left column of this page.

FIOrbit by Elle Thorkveld on the right

FIOrbit by Elle Thorkveld on the right

The 3D piece on the right is animated too. Behind it is our first piece for July/August by Klaus Bereznyak. It’s summer; we need to relax so July and August are being counted as one month.  Anyone really inspired may change their art sooner.

The renderings of destinations have been moved to the end of the wall in the park. Clicking on them will give you LMs and info.WBAPAC June_006

Dj Lorbo played a long and enjoyable set the first of June at Wanderlust Cafe next door. Keep an eye on the cafe for an upcoming opportunity.

posters

The wall at the cafe includes posters for current exhibits and ongoing activities.

Many of the art pieces in the park also include links to galleries and Flickr pages.

 

There’s Still Time to Visit the LEA Round Ten Sims

16 Thursday Jun 2016

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LEA Round 10, Second Life, virtual art

Light Thoughts 2 LEA 20

Light Thoughts 2 LEA 20

Round ten of Linden Endowment of the Arts will close the end of June. Any day now, we’ll be learning the names of the round eleven grant recipients.  The current sims can be accessed from the LEA Welcome Area.

These photos are reminders of the current exhibits, not all of them shown, nor necessarily my favorites and in no particular order.

Because Blue LEA 25

Because Blue LEA 25

Dystopia Episode 1 LEA 24

Dystopia Episode 1 LEA 24

Gravity is a Mistake

Gravity is a Mistake

Mourningstar LEA 11

Mourningstar LEA 11

Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor LEA 23

Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor LEA 23

The Oracle LEA 10

The Oracle LEA 10

I also enjoyed one of the Core sims, LEA 1, which is a sort of scripting experiment by Kimika Ying involving reproducing plants.

LEA 1 Core sim by Kimika Ying

LEA 1 Core sim by Kimika Ying

Again, these are open until the end of June and can be accessed from the LEA Welcome area (SLurl shown at the top of this post).

 

 

 

Raglan Shire Art Walk ~ 2016

09 Thursday Jun 2016

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Raglan Shire Artwalk, ToySoldier Thor, virtual art

RS 6There’s a week and a half left to enjoy the 11th annual Raglan Shire Art Walk 2016 if you haven’t already done so. There’s ongoing games, live music, poetry slams, book and story readings, and live performances through June 19,

It’s easy to get around via the colorful teleports as shown on the right of the photo above. There are rides including the hedgeapillar on which a group can view the art together.RS 7Most of the art and photography can be purchased. There’s a wide variety of of mediums as well as SL photography.  This year there are over 150 avatars participating, some of them for the first time. For some, this is the only event they do each year.  RS 8Many of the participants have links to their galleries and bio cards. I’ve collected some new ones of interest to me for checking out later.

This is the first year for the artwalk in the newly- designed tree city.RS 9Not to be missed is the Art-o-matic 3000, located near one of the landing areas. You receive a painting of your profile picture on a canvas set on an easel. The Art-o-matic is set for the size of tinies but we’ve all had moments of looking undignified and you’ll soon stand back to your usual height if you’re a biggie.

RS 2I always enjoy the sculpture areas. RS 4

ToySoldier Thor has some pieces on display.

RS 3

Also by ToySoldier Thor.RS 1There are 3D pieces that you can walk into and watch amazing effects. (The laptop I’m on was too slow in loading the names of many of the creators.)RS 5For avatars wanting to participate next year, the event is very well organized and the organizers are welcoming and helpful.

 

Gaeta 5 ~ Inner Ring

02 Thursday Jun 2016

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Bad Coffee, Best Coffee Shop and Travel Agency, Cafe Lachman, Castle Benthem, Gaeta 5, mainland, Second Life, Yavascript Pod

gaeta inner ring_002Here are some photos of my visit to part of the inner ring on Gaeta V the last week in May. This will be my only post about the mainland in June, what with other areas I want to attend to.  I started at the Yavascript pod station on foot, taking a right. Pods for this route leave at quarter after and before the hour.

Close by is the cottage shown in the photo above; it looks great from the road.  I kept my draw distance low for this trip, but even so there appears to be less foliage along this road than other inhabited areas in SL. gaeta inner ring_014Usually I refer to any place on the continents as “mainland” but according to this map (from 2009) Sansara is called either “The Mainland” or “The Old Continent”. You can see Gaeta V in the upper right, planned as a group of five island continents sharing versions of the name Gaeta. I showed photos of Gaeta 1 last week in the post just before this. gaeta inner ring_003There are areas of unfinished roadwork.gaeta inner ring_004I looked at a work-in-progress personal Tardis.gaeta inner ring_005I haven’t explored inside Castle Benthem, built in 2008, yet. The land descriptions states that the club is open to the public and the sky ballroom is for group members only.gaeta inner ring_006Cafe Lachman in Nemmers is a communal area for the residents of Nemmers.gaeta inner ring_007I had liked the minimalist look of this area and on closer inspection saw that it is the “Second Life Art Guild”. It’s less than four months old and the doors were locked. On the road nearby, I took another right.gaeta inner ring_008There are the usual shops, lots of gas stations and homes with banlines.  I don’t recall every seeing this much road construction on a continent.gaeta inner ring_012Solved: The Mystery of the location of Bad Coffee #2. I hadn’t been able to recall where I’d seen it when I wrote my post about Bad Coffee #1 and #3 last September. It wasn’t listed in the picks of the owner at all and according to the SLurl, I’m guessing an offer to purchase the place might be welcome.

It does exist, for those who have cast aspersions on either my veracity or my sanity! (Sorry, I’m making time for some Victorian roleplay again.)

The grass is quite short on this part of the island and it’s more sandy.gaeta inner ring_013Further on, the sand has taken over. There’s a lot of land for sale or rent in this area.

I walked and flew to another fork in the road on Route 7 in Goldbach and took a right.gaeta inner ring_016Soon I saw the welcome sight of one of my favorite places, the Best Coffee Shop and Travel Agency.  There’s seating outdoors and in, with an art collection upstairs. Just inside the door is a clickable photo with a frequently changing landmark for travelers. There’s a wandering duck in the pretty garden in back of the building.  I’ve popped into this place many times in the last few months, not realizing it was on Gaeta 5.

Running out of time, I flew more quickly until I ended this trip at another fork in the road in Pucetta. 

 

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