July 2008 Archives

Exhibit Opening, and conversation with the Curator, Sat, August 2, 12pm - 2pm

Augusta Ada Byron King - A Fairy in Your Corner
Curated by Miss Siri Woodget of Caledon
Jack & Elaine Whitehorn Memorial Library, Caledon VictoriaCity
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20VictoriaCity/52/203/23
August 1 - October 25th, 2008

"I can throw rays from every quarter of the universe into one vast focus"

Mesmerism, flying machines, Romantic verse and proto-computers.... Ada Byron (King), otherwise known as Lady Lovelace (1815-1852), stands at the intersection of Victorian art and science. Daughter of the renegade Lord Byron and his more numerically minded wife Annabella Milbanke, Ada was born with dual powers: her gift was to grasp and render mathematical theory with the immediacy of poetry.

Ada's deep friendship with the mathematician Charles Babbage -- designer of the steam-powered Difference and Analytical Engines -- placed her at the origins of the computer age, and her genius for metaphor translated his theories into terms accessible to the educated layman.

Most famous for her notes on the Analytical Engine, which some say represent the first computer program, Ada was admired and courted by the great minds of the day, including Michael Faraday, the pioneer of electromagnetics, and Charles Dickens.

As a woman, an intellectual and a mathematician, Ada cuts a compelling figure. Although she died young, her contributions to the history of computer science are significant. Join us in a celebration of her unique contribution, and find out how a young Victorian woman became the First Lady of computer programming. 

MIss Woodget will be on hand from noon until two in the afternoon, SLT, to welcome visitors, discourse upon her inspirations and insights, and answer questions about Lady Ada's life and times. Music for the event will be provided by Miss Soliel  Snook of Radio Riel

gentlepixels, your servant

JJD

The Second Annual Bookbinders Ball
July 25th, 6-8 pm SLT
Coughton Court, Caledon Carntaigh
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Carntaigh/83/183/25

You are cordially invited to a Fancy Dress ball in Caledon, to celebrate The Caledon Library's collaboration with Radio Riel on their FFRC supported "Shakespeare Summer" project.

Hosted by JJ Drinkwater of the Caledon Library & the Alexandrian Free Library, Gabrielle Riel of Radio Riel & Riel Events, and the funloving Librarians of Info Island's TX950.

The theme of this event is "What's in a Name?"

You are invited to come as your favorite Shakespearian Actor, Character, or Play. We will once again be playing our Guessing Game, where you fill out your "Library Card" with the names of fellow revelers (whom you may "check out" for a dance) and your guesses as to what their costume represents.

Prithee, gentles, join us for an evening of very literate festivity indeed!

your servant

JJ Drinkwater

Sun, July 20 - Sat, July 26
Shakespeare Summer: Romeo and Juliet Explored In Music
Radio Riel: http://music.radioriel.org

July is the second month of Shakespeare Summer, on which the Caledon Library is proud to be collaborating with Radio Riel. This month, our play is Romeo & Juliet

For the week of July 20th-26th, Radio Riel’s “From The Library” programming will feature music from, inspired by, based upon, thematically connected to, or providing commentary and sidelights on, The Bard’s eternally popular play of the impetuosities and tragedies of youthful love.

In-world, visit any Caledon Library location to listen. Out here in the depths of the Aether, tune your Aetheric Musical Gizmo (iTunes, Windows Media Player, etc) to Radio Riel at http://music.radioriel.org

Visit Radio Riel at http://radioriel.blogspot.com/ for details of the programming

Programming & events this week lead up the the Romeo & Juliet Ball on July 26th, to be heralded further in these pages. For those who are already working on their Costumes, and RolePlay for the Ball, this resource may prove of use.

Gentlebeings, your servant

JJD

Story Hour at the Caledon Library, with Rachel Pevensy
American Tales
July 5th 12-1pm slt
The Great Lawn of the Whitehorn Library, Caledon VIctoria City
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/30/180/23

Come join us as Rachel tells stories, and sings songs,  on an American theme with a focus on Westward movement, to celebrate the American Independance Day holiday.

Rachel Pevensy is a RL storyteller with a keen appreciation for all the ins and outs, challenges and rewards of her craft. Her blog may be found at http://www.storytellingadventures.blogspot.com

Story Hour will be broadcast live on Radio Riel. Join us at the Whitehorn, and turn on your music stream, or listen Aetherically at http://music.radioriel.org

NOTE:    The teleport takes you to a hub in Caledon Victoria City... Just follow the red arrow/beacon north through the Reading Room to the Great Lawn, or use the red and gold book-shaped Library Transport Device located at the telehub.