SL Libraries plan events
Monday, December 13th, 2010
7pm - 8pm
"A Christmas Carol" with the Seanchai Storytellers
Where: Seanchai Library http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island%20International/88/98/33
"Embrace the Spirits of Christmas in this Classic Holiday Tale of Discovery and Redemption."
WOI Seanchai (Chief Storyteller) Shandon Loring will reprise his role as "Ebeneezer Scrooge", the cold-hearted, tight fisted, greedy man, who despises all things which promote happiness, the Holidays most specifically. Elder Priestman will once more lend his Southern warmth to the story as "Bob Crathchit," Scrooge's underpaid clerk and father of Tiny Tim. The rest of the ensemble will include Aoife Lorefield, Derry McMahon, Marian Dragovar, Bear Silvershade, Spyot Demina and Caledonia Skytower in a presentation adapted, directed and in a setting created by Aoife Lorefield
All the performers are volunteers and donations are accepted to support Community Virtual Libraries. Presented Live in Voice. All Times SLT.
Contact: Derry McMahon
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Wednesday, 15 December, 2010
7pm-8pm
"The Nutcracker" with Caledonia Skytower
Where: Seanchai Library http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island%20International/88/98/33
Just in case you need a few moments away from the rush of Holiday preparations, pull up a comfortable chair and a warm beverage (or listen while you decorate the tree or wrap gifts) and join Caledonia as she reads an adapted translation of E.T.A. Hoffmann's original very looong short story "The Mouse King". You will know it better as "The Nutcracker". The Story will be read in Voice; and part of the "adaptation" is that it is not NEARLY as long as the original!
Contact: Derry McMahon
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Thursday, 16 December, 2010
7pm-8pm
Ghosts for Christmas with Shandon Loring
Where: Seanchai Library http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island%20International/88/98/33
Ghost stories have been associated with Christmas for hundreds of years. The winter prospect of long dark nights, howling winds, low-lying mist and snowed-up roads all contributed to the appropriate setting for the recital of supernatural tales around the Christmas fireside.
Stories in Live Voice!
Preview at http://bit.ly/eb7V6U
Contact: Derry McMahon -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alexandrian Free Library: (Caledon, Winterfell, Steelhead, New Toulouse, New Babbage, Amatsu Shima, West of Ireland, Deadwood & Al Andalus) Library Events for December 8 through December 14, 2010.
Continuing Exhibits:
Toussaint L'Ouverture: The Ghosts of New Orleans
Fri 2010-10-15 - Thu 2010-12-16
Where: The Toussaint L'Ouverture Community Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/New%20Toulouse/54/79/30
Caledon Library - To Move in measure, an exhibit on Social Dance, curated by Miss Leslie Weston
Mon 2010-11-01 - Fri 2011-07-01
Where: Whitehorn Library, Caledon Victoria City
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/55/202/23
RF Burton Library: A Gypsy of Society: an Introduction to Bohemian Life
Mon 2010-11-01 - Fri 2010-12-31
Where: R.F. Burton Library
http://slurl.com//secondlife/Babbage%20Canals/194/63/105
Seanchai Library: Hanukkah!
Sun 2010-11-28 - Fri 2010-12-10
Where: Seanchai Library at Info Island International
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island%20International/88/98/33
New Exhibits:
Seanchai Library: Santa!
Fri 2010-12-10 - Tue 2011-01-11
Where: Seanchai Library at Info Island International
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island%20International/88/98/33
Events of the Week:
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SEANCHAI LIBRARY
"On the Far Side of the Mountain" with Gyro Muggins
Wednesday, 8 December, 2010
7:00pm - 8:00pm SLT
Where: Seanchai Library at Info Island International
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island%20International/88/98/33
On the Far Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
Young Sam Gribley's adventures continue in this sequel to the charming tale "My Side of the Mountain".
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SEANCHAI LIBRARY
An Irish Christmas with Shandon Loring
Thursday, 9 December, 2010
7:00pm - 8:00pm SLT
Where: Seanchai Library at Info Island International
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island%20International/88/98/33
Tonight a stockingful of Christmas surprises from John B. Keane. Drawing on the rich folk culture of Ireland, tonight's tales humorously present the holiday dreams and everyday shortcomings of ordinary country people during the Christmas season.
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SEANCHAI LIBRARY
Christmas Stories and Exhibit Opening!
Friday, 10 December, 2010
7:00pm - 8:00pm SLT
Where: Seanchai Library http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island%20International/88/98/33
Description:
Join Caledonia Skytower and Derry McMahon for some lovely Christmas stories as they open the new holiday exhibit, "SANTA!". Stories in voice.
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SEANCHAI LIBRARY
"A Christmas Carol" with the Seanchai Storytellers
Saturday, 11 December, 2010
7:00pm - 8:00pm SLT
Where: Seanchai Library http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island%20International/88/98/33
"Embrace the Spirits of Christmas in this Classic Holiday Tale of Discovery and Redemption."
WOI Seanchai (Chief Storyteller) Shandon Loring will reprise his role as "Ebeneezer Scrooge", the cold-hearted, tight fisted, greedy man, who despises all things which promote happiness, the Holidays most specifically. Elder Priestman will once more lend his Southern warmth to the story as "Bob Crathchit," Scrooge's underpaid clerk and father of Tiny Tim. The rest of the ensemble will include Aoife Lorefield, Derry McMahon, Marian Dragovar, Bear Silvershade, Spyot Demina and Caledonia Skytower in a presentation adapted, directed and in a setting created by Aoife Lorefield
All the performers are volunteers and donations are accepted to support Community Virtual Libraries.
Presented Live in Voice. All Times SLT.
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SEANCHAI LIBRARY
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus with Caledonia Skytower
Monday, 13 December, 2010
7:00pm - 8:00pm SLT
Where: Seanchai Library http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island%20International/88/98/33
L. Frank Baum's whimsical adventures featuring the man in the red suit in the imaginative lands of Baum's creation. Presented live in Voice with Caledonia Skytower.
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SEANCHAI LIBRARY
Tuesday, 14 December, 2010
7:00pm - 8:00pm SLT
"A Christmas Carol" with the Seanchai Storytellers
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island%20International/88/98/33
"Embrace the Spirits of Christmas in this Classic Holiday Tale of Discovery and Redemption."
WOI Seanchai (Chief Storyteller) Shandon Loring will reprise his role as "Ebeneezer Scrooge", the cold-hearted, tight fisted, greedy man, who despises all things which promote happiness, the Holidays most specifically. Elder Priestman will once more lend his Southern warmth to the story as "Bob Crathchit," Scrooge's underpaid clerk and father of Tiny Tim. The rest of the ensemble will include Aoife Lorefield, Derry McMahon, Marian Dragovar, Bear Silvershade, Spyot Demina and Caledonia Skytower in a presentation adapted, directed and in a setting created by Aoife Lorefield
All the performers are volunteers and donations are accepted to support Community Virtual Libraries.
Presented Live in Voice. All Times SLT Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is closing upon that time again, where once a year, the R.F. Burton library implores you to reach with your creative genius.. your spark.. and create. Beginning November 1st, through December 15th, the R.F. Burton Library will be accepting submissions for it's 3rd Annual Flash Fiction Contest.
To clarify for any newcomers.. Flash fiction is a genre of writing that challenges the author to be brief. Complete a story, a moment in time, in 600 or less words. You might think that impossible, but please pick up a copy of the last two compilations "Dialogues" at the library. You can see that the published submissions are quite entertaining and brilliant.
This years theme is going to be Transformations. That can be any sort of transformation; biological, chemical, robotic, emotional, etc. It just needs to be set in a steampunk manner. There is no right or wrong here.. just go with it.
Here are some rules:
1. All entries must be submitted with RFB3 and the author's name in the title of the notecard. Any otherwise will be summarily discarded.
2. All entries must have the Title of the piece, the author's name and the WORD COUNT listed at the top of the notecard.
3. Illustrations are accepted and must be submitted full perm (that's right, you can illustrate your magnificent Opus).
4. The winner of the Contest will be the first story featured in the published version and will receive 5000 lindens. Subsequent runner-up will also be mentioned in the forward and will receive 2000 lindens. (There are no losers here, people, this is just for extra incentive).
5. Just to be clear, the winner of the contest is chosen by me, Canolli Capalini. There is no questioning it, there is no rhyme or reason, and it is entirely on my whim. I've been doing Flash fiction for years and have a fair idea of well-written short short prose. If I've chosen a story as the winner, I will give you a reason if asked, but remember.. I am judge, jury and executioner of this thing.
All stories that are submitted to the contest remain the author's property, but will be for use of the library in any way it sees fit. That means I can reprint your story, publish your story in connection with the R. F. Burton, distribute it and publish it online as part of the R.F. Burton collection.
This contest is open to ALL. You do NOT have to be a Babbagite to participate.. You can be from anywhere in SL. If you are not from New Babbage, it would be helpful if you note that you're from Steelhead, Caledon, etc. It makes absolutely no difference in the judging, I am not biased in favor of the cobblestoned city.
Beginning November 1st, there will be a mailbox posted just inside the doors of the library. You may drop notecards there, or submit them direct to Canolli Capalini. I will not accept any submissions prior to November 1st and none AFTER December 15th. Normally I run this contest Mid November to the end of December, but my vacation time (when I put the book together) has shifted slightly this year. Instead of being off RL work the week between Christmas and New Years, I'm off the week prior to the imminent holiday.
If you have any questions, please contact myself or Serafina Puchkina, the established librarian for the R.F. Burton.
Thank you for your time,
C.Capalini
