cosmic salon
October 2008 
JUNE 19-25: BEST OF SECOND LIFE EVENTS (New World Notes)
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Lanna's List for June 19-25: Virtual Worlds Business Panel, Author Charles Stross, Q & A with Cisco CEO and more...
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Charlanna Beresford’s weekly round-up of upcoming SL events…
Lanna and Nokia panel host Hydra Shaftoe
At noon on Friday, June 20, Nokia is sponsoring the latest installment of its popular Virtual Worlds Business Panel. Hydra Shaftoe hosts an all-star line-up of panelists: Digistar Brouwer, Marc Montague , Cybergrrl Oh, Beyers Sellers, Starr Sonic, Dirk Talamasca, and Bevan Whitfield. Come for what is sure to be a lively and engaging conversation as they share their varied perspectives on how businesses operate within Second Life. This informal, moderated panel discussion will include direct audience Q&A; here's your chance to get questions answered by some of the more interesting people in the business. This is a great opportunity to learn the down-and-dirty on how business really operates within the metaverse. In Nokia (click here to teleport)
(All times in SLT, "Second Life Time"-- i.e., Pacific Standard)
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Thursday, June 19
10 AM – What’s All the Fuss About Sustainability?
Come join this interactive and thought provoking discussion on sustainability. While sustainability seems to be the buzzword of the day, what is it and why might it be important? In Etopia Island (click here to teleport).
12 PM – Eva Moon Ember at Woodstock
Eva Moon skewers romance, sex, high tech and pop culture with smart, funny original songs. She offers a fun blend of Jazz, Cabaret & Comedy. In Woodstock (click here to teleport).
6 PM – Improv: Just Another Dear John Letter
This improv show asks: What happens when you get stalker in Second Life? That's what happened when Emma fell in love with John. Too bad he didn't feel the same way. Because this is improv, who knows what will happen? In FlyinTails Airfield USF (click here to teleport).
6:30 PM - Bones of the Script
This basic class teaches about the foundational bones of scripting including floating text, detection, and what computers most often complain about. In Spirit City (click here to teleport).
Also this week: Cheerleader practice, Metanomics starts its second season, Q & A with Cisco CEO John Chambers and BlogHer registration. All that and more after the jump...
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Friday, June 20
8 AM – Trivia ‘n’ Bull Riding
Doesn’t the title say it all? Come win prizes for answering trivia questions and being among the top scores for bull riders. In McCoy Island (click here to teleport).
6 PM – The Professor at Del Boca
The Professor plays an eclectic mix of originals and covers that range from folk rock to contemporary. In Gyeonu (click here to teleport).
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Saturday, June 21
1 PM – Charlie Stross at Sophrosyne’s Saturday Salon
Sophrosyne's Salon welcomes award-winning science fiction author Charles Stross. Charlie will discuss cutting-edge technologies, his Hugo-Award finalist novel Halting State, the Singluarity in fiction, about virtual worlds and augmented reality, and his new novel Saturn's Children. Courtesy of Delos Books, and co-hosted by Delos' Eliver Delphin. In Extropia Core (click here to teleport).
5 PM – Zanphoria: Draped in Diamonds
This formal gala offers the chance to dance and have fun while enjoying the unveiling of the Art in Fashion exhibit which will uniquely display the artistic fashion creations of Livinglight Yiyuan. In Aloha Reef (click here to teleport).
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Sunday, June 22
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10 AM – Meet the artists: The Real Me
Come meet the artists behind this intriguing gallery show. Thirteen artists were presented with the same challenge: Create a self-portrait using the materials and forces unique to Second Life. The responses range from the simple to the complex; from one prim to 109 prims; from multiply-scripted to no scripts at all; from using a manipulated a picture to using completely abstract forms. In Nomanisan Peninsula (click here to teleport).
1 PM – Metaverse Republic’s Midsummer Night’s Dream Fancy Dress Party
This ball supports Metaverse Republic which is striving to create working legal system for Second Life.
In Dashton (click here to teleport).
8 PM – Second Life Cheerleading Squad Practice
Ever wanted to be a cheerleader? The Second Life Cheerleading Squad hosts an open group practice every Sunday. In Girotte (click here to teleport).
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Monday, June 23
11 AM – Metanomics – Engaging Virtual Communities
Metanomics kicks off its second season by featuring USC/Macarthur Foundation's Second Life and the Public Good Community Challenge, with guests Douglas Thomas (Doctor Ludovico in SL) Associate Professor, USC School of Communication, and Rik Panganiban (Rik Riel in SL) from Global Kids. In Muse Isle (click here to teleport).
12 PM – Garden of NPIRL Delights Closing Party
This is your last chance to see the Garden of NPIRL Delights before it is gone for good. This wrap up party features dress inspired by Bosch (Fig Leaves!) and music and dancing with DJ Nephie Eerie. In Rezzable Design (click here to teleport).
1:30 PM – Garments of Hope Fashion Show and Auction
Models Abbie Reinard and Keely Lefavre started Garments of Hope fashion shows and auctions to raise funds for AIDS orphans. Wander through the midnight garden viewing models wearing fabulous one of a kind designs. Viewing is followed by an auction with the proceeds to be hand delivered to the orphanage by Abbie during her July trip to Kenya. In Best of Italian (click here to teleport).
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Tuesday, June 24
The technology of virtual worlds is opening up a new universe of possibilities in promoting and teaching a love of history. The Stepping into History conference is your chance to learn about, and experience for yourself, the power of virtual worlds at the service of history. There is a 45$ US registration fee for this conference. You must register here to get conference information and SLurls. This conference is a repeat of an earlier and extremely sold-out event on June 10.
11 AM – Cisco Live in Second Life: Q & A with Cisco CEO John Chambers
Cisco Live in Second Life kicks off with a live Q&A featuring John Chambers, Cisco CEO. Come out early to get a seat to ask John Chambers your questions on collaboration. You can submit questions for Chambers now and during the event to Dannette CiscoSystems. In Cisco Systems 4 (click here to teleport)
3:30 PM – Thinkers: The First and Final Hour
Close to 90% who try Second Life of people quit forever after the first hour. Reasons range from sheer boredom to frustration with the interface. Are these legimimate reasons, or should we entertain the possibility that SL is effectively filtering out residents who lack imagination and motivation? In Support for Healing (click here to teleport)
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Wednesday, June 25
2 PM – Virtual Live Band at Relay For Life Photo Expo
Rock out with the Virtual Live Band and support Relay for Life. This band is made up of four members from three different countries and four different locations; they synchronize and stream their music into Second Life. In Cannery Rezzable (click here to teleport)
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Register for BlogHer ’08 in SL
BlogHer - one of the most influential communities by, for, about and of women who blog - presents the second annual BlogHer conference in Second Life. You must register to gain full access to the BlogHer in Second Life '08 activities, including live-streaming of BlogHer '08 general sessions, Second Life-exclusive programming, Second Life mixers and parties and the BlogHer in Second Life exhibitor area. Thanks to Vint Falken for event information.
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Do you have a positive, inspiring, transformational project in film, music, writing or..??.which needs support (team, financing, planning)? We now have several venus in Conscious Media where you can post. Or, are you looking for worthy projects to support? Shout it out! Come and join today and talk to us!
Check out The Conscious Media Network: www.consciousmedianetwork.com
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