Kghia Gherardi: May 2008 Archives
Wednesday, May 28, 5:00-6:30 pm
Fairy Tale Discussion Group….Rumpelstiltskin (Fiction & Lattes)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Uruti%20Point/103/197/65
This was always one of my favorite growing up….although I was somewhat horrified by it. Come lets discuss it…..all of its intricacies! It really is loaded with metaphors when you look closely (aren’t they all). Have an alternate version? Bring it along to share with the group. This group is conducted mainly in text chat. You are welcome to use voice, but will have to type as well for those who don’t have this feature enable to be included.
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Thursday, May 29, 6:00-8:00 pm
Discussion Group at Fiction and Lattes - Alternate History (Fiction & Lattes)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Uruti%20Point/103/197/65
What if History had developed differently? This fascinating genre of literature explores that very idea. Read any or interested in hearing titles that others have read? Then this is the night for you to come and hang out! This group is conducted in voice chat so you will need to have the feature turned on in order to hear the discussion. You don’t have to talk, but believe me you do not want to miss hearing the conversation!
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Friday, May 30, 2:00 pm
SLT Trivia Quest (Guild of UK Writers)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/172/140/22
As the name implies, it is all about trivia - a night of trivia to be exact (or as we Brits like to call it a PUB QUIZ). Pit your brains against the man in the machine - whoever he might be. Highest score at the end of the night wins L$500. (Gathering held in the Lounge Bar of the Main House)
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Saturday, May 31, 12:00-1:30 pm
Book Trivia: Travel (Bookstacks)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tholtfinger/47/131/49
This week’s trivia game explores the world of travel. Winner receives L$250.
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Saturday, May 31, 2:00-4:00 pm
Book Discussion: The Three Mulla-Mulgars by Walter de La Mare (Caledon Library)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20VictoriaCity/52/203/23
Well known and regarded in its own day, de la Mare’s fantastic tale of journey through a delicately exotic landscape has fallen into some obscurity. This is a shame, as there is an intrinsic pleasure of the author’s dreamlike prose, written with a poet’s sensibility, as well as in Dorothy Lathrop’s vivid and sensuous illustrations.
The work is also of interest as one of the principal influences on J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Middle Earth” books. We will be discussing the work as a Hero’s Journey of the type explored by Joseph Campbell et al.
All lovers of Quests, fans of tales involving the Innocent and Magical Third Son, Persons Partial to the Poetical, and readers of Fantastic and Fanciful Fiction are invited to join us, whether they have read the work or not.
Copies of the work may be had at the Whitehorn Library in Caledon VictoriaCity,
or found online at http://www.archive.org/stream/threemullamulgar00dela
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Sunday, June 1, 11:00 am
Book Discussion: Book Blogs (Bookstacks)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tholtfinger/47/131/49
Book blogs have had a huge impact on readers and the book industry. Questions to discuss include: do you read them, and if so, which ones? What is their role in the larger scope of publishing? What are you looking for in a book blog?
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Sunday, June 1, 11:00 am
SLT Writers’ Retreat (Guild of UK Writers)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/172/140/22
A chance for writers of all genres to meet, share and discuss their work. Time can also be used to write or share freelance markets, ideas and tips for publication. This is all about helping one other and getting results. Guest readers on hand to read for you. Don’t come empty handed….share, share, share! (Gathering held at the Beach Campfire)
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Sunday, June 1, Straight after the Writer’s Retreat
SLT Book Circle Discussion: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini (Guild of UK Writers)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/172/140/22
Where we make merry and discuss outstanding fictional texts. (Gathering held at the Beach Campfire)
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Sunday, June 1, 12:00-1:00 pm
Story Hour with Lehua Lamington: Hawaii’s Epic Legends: Pele and Hi’iaka, Goddesses of Volcanoes and Healing (Caledon Library)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20VictoriaCity/30/180/23
Lehua Lamington is a storyteller with deep roots in the culture of the Hawaiian Islands, and an equally deep love of the art of Telling. She will regale us with tales of Pele (the volatile and magnificent goddess of fire, lightning, dance, volcanoes and violence) and Hi’iaka, the goddess of healing, Pele’s beloved sister and, at times, rival.
Lehua will tell her stories using SL Voice. (Event will be held in The Great Lawn of the Whitehorn Library)
Tuesday, May 20, 11:00 a.m.
Milkwood: Poetry and Prose (Guild of UK Writers)
Share your own work or ask one of our guest poets to read for you. OPEN MIC. Very popular event. (Gathering held at the Stone Circle)
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Wednesday, May 21, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Fiction & Lattes:Fairy Tale Discussion Group....This week is Japanese Fairy Tales
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Uruti%20Point/103/197/65
Every read any? Have some favorites? Bring them with on a notecard to share with the group! I have a whole book (don't worry I won't force you to listen or read them all) :) This group is conducted primarily in text.... voice can be enabled as well, as long as you are willing to type out your comments for those without the capability of hearing voice.
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Thursday, May 22, 6:00-8:00 pm
Discussion Group at Fiction and Lattes-Tonight....Fantasy Literature
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Uruti%20Point/103/197/65
Admit it.....You've read some Fantasy Literature. Tonights group will be full of people who share your passion for this genre of reading, so you certainly do not want to miss out on it! This group is conducted in voice chat so you will need to have the feature turned on in order to hear the discussion. You don't have to talk, but believe me you do not want to miss hearing the conversation!
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Friday, May 23, 2:00 p.m.
Milkwood: SLT Trivia Quest
Guild of UK Writers
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/172/140/22As the name implies, it is all about trivia - a night of trivia to be exact (or as we Brits like to call it a PUB QUIZ). Pit your brains against the man in the machine - whoever he might be. Highest score at the end of the night wins L$300. (Gathering held in the Lounge Bar of the Main House)
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Saturday, May 24 Noon
Bookstacks: Book Trivia - Birthdays
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tholtfinger/47/131/49
This week's trivia topic is a bit unusual - birthdays. It is going to be a challenge to come up with questions and to answer them! Costumes are encouraged. Winner takes home $250 lindens. (Meet at The Pub)
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Sunday, May 25, 11:00 a.m.
Bookstacks: Moocher's Meet
Location to be announced
Informal, social gathering of book lovers. A chance to talk about books and our experiences in Second Life.
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Sunday, May 25, 11:00 a.m.
Milkwood: SLT Writers' Retreat
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/172/140/22
A chance for writers of all genre's to meet, share and discuss their work. Time can also be used to write or share freelance markets, ideas and tips for publication. This is all about helping one other and getting results. Guest readers on hand to read for you. Don't come empty handed....share, share, share! (Gathering held at the Beach Campfire)
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Sunday, May 25, 2:00 p.m.
Steelhead Public Library : Children's Literature Series
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Steelhead/123/185/24
Children's Literature Series - "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" - Women of the fairy tales we all grew up with. Possibly find out who inspired the fairy godmothers, the wicked stepmothers, the princesses and the stepdaughters. Do they have a history or are they simply the product of over active imaginations? Discussion Leader Myfanwy Davies.
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Monday, May 26, 5:00 p.m.
Bookstacks: Book to Film - The Princess Bride
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tholtfinger/47/131/49
This event starts a new monthly series of books to film. This evening we are discussing William Goldman's The Princess Bride. Goldman plays with the stereotypes of classic fairy tale adventure, asking reader - and viewer - to examine them, while still holding true to the intent of such stories. We will discuss those stereotypes and how well the book translated to the screen. (Meet at The Pub)
Thank you for your attention,
Dame Kghia Gherardi
Wednesday, May 14, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Fiction & Lattes: Fairy Tale Discussion Group....This week is What Makes it a Fairy Tale?
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Uruti%20Point/103/197/65
Format: Text Chat
What exactly makes a story a fairy tale? Most of these tales don't involve actual fairies, so how was it decided they be deemed fairy tales? I don't know the answer to this one, do you? Please come and join the group, let's debate fairy tale credentials! A new fairy tale topic every week! This discussion group is being held in Text Chat. Please be prepared to turn off your voice feature and type away!
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Wednesday, May 14, 7:00 p.m.
Steelhead Public Library: Continuing Poetry Workshop Series with Dov Whiteberry
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Steelhead/123/185/24
If you are a poet and don't know it, come on in and find out about the finer points of making rhymes (or not!). Next workshop dates are June 11 and July 9 so plan ahead!
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Thursday, May 15, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Fiction & Lattes: Discussion Group - Historical Fiction
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Uruti%20Point/103/197/65
Format: Primarily Voice, but you are welcome to respond in text as long as you can hear the conversation
What's the best way to learn history? By reading Historical Fiction, of course. Problem is, it is fiction....but its still fun to read! Have any favorites you want to talk about with the group? This group is conducted in voice chat so you will need to have the feature turned on in order to hear the discussion. You don't have to talk, but you certainly do not want to miss hearing the conversation.
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Thursday, May 15, 5:00 p.m.
Riel Reads: Interview with Author Robert Shemin
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Rich%20Idiot/215/190/22
Radio Riel, in conjunction Second Life Library 2.0, proudly presents...
Gabrielle Riel hosts a discussion between Lorelei Junot (Thursday) and Robert Shemin, author of "How Come That Idiot's Rich and I'm Not?"
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Friday, May 16, 2:00 p.m
Milkwood: SLT Trivia Quest
Guild of UK Writers
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/172/140/22
As the name implies, it is all about trivia - a night of trivia to be exact (or as we Brits like to call it a PUB QUIZ). Pit your brains against the man in the machine - whoever he might be. Highest score at the end of the night wins L$300. (Gathering held in the Lounge Bar of the Main House)
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Friday, May 16, 6:00 p.m.
Riel Reads: Interview with Author Dale Jarvis
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Brythony%20Caer%20Llyr/60/127/32
Radio Riel, in conjunction Second Life Library 2.0, proudly presents...
Gabrielle Riel interviews Dale Jarvis, also known as Gilbert Sapwood in SL, author of "The Golden Leg: And Other Ghostly Campfire Tales". Dale also reads selections from his work.
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Saturday, May 17, Noon
Bookstacks: Book Trivia - Drama/Theater
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tholtfinger/47/131/49
Format: Text Chat
Drama takes center stage for this week's book trivia. Costumes are encouraged. Winner takes home $250 lindens. (Meet at The Pub)
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Sunday, May 18, 11:00 a.m.
Bookstacks: Book Discussion - Science Fiction
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tholtfinger/47/131/49
Format: Text Chat
Ursula K. Le Guin. Kurt Vonnegut. Frank Herbert. Neal Stephenson. The latest in the Star Wars book series. Lovers of all types of science fiction are invited to discuss their favorite works. (Meet at The Forum)
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Sunday, May 18, 11:00 a.m.
Milkwood: SLT Writers' Retreat
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/172/140/22
A chance for writers of all genre's to meet, share and discuss their work. Time can also be used to write or share freelance markets, ideas and tips for publication. This is all about helping one other and getting results. Guest readers on hand to read for you. Don't come empty handed....share, share, share! (Gathering held at the Beach Campfire)
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Sunday, May 18, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Caledon Library: Garden Party Introducing the Garden Collection
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Morgaine/207/107/22
Format: Text Chat
Come explore the controversies and conventions of 19th century gardens and gardening, and enjoy the Gardens, both formal and natural, of the Robbiani-Lyle Estate in Caledon Morgaine.
At 2 p.m. Miss Robbiani will give a short garden tour and presentation on Fashions in 19th Century English Gardening, with some remarks on "The Great Garden Debate", the tensions between Landscape Designers, advocating a style in harmony with nature, and Architects, who, seeing the garden as an extension of the house, argued for a more formal, traditional design, with both sides claiming to represent the true English Garden.
We will also offer refreshments, good music and dancing, and good company!
I'd like to announce a new series I'm hosting at Bookstacks - "Book to Film." On the last Monday of each month, I'll host a discussion about a terrific book which has also been made into a film. There will be more details to come as I work them out. The first book/film we are discussing is THE PRINCESS BRIDE on MAY 26 (in case you want to start reading). I hope to see you there. ~Dame Kghia
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WEDNESDAY, May 7, 5:00-7:00 pm
Fairy Tale Discussion Group....This week is Cinderella
Fiction and Lattees Coffee House
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Uruti%20Point/152/209/66
How many different renditions of one tale can be told? Want to read the original that hasn't been disneyfied! Have a copy of this tale sitting around you want to share? Come join the group....it should be fun...A new fairy tale every week! This discussion group is being held in Text Chat. Please be prepared to turn off your voice feature and type away!
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WEDNESDAY, May 7, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Steelhead Library Poetry Writing Workshop
Steelhead Public Library, Steelhead
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Steelhead/123/185/24
Come enjoy the Pleasures of Composition at the SteelheadLlibrary. Dov Whiteberry (known in RL as Vermont poet and teacher David Weinstock) will lead a poetry writing workshop. No previous experience is required. If time permits, we will share the results with each other.
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THURSDAY, May 8, 6:00-8:00 pm SL time
Discussion Group at Fiction and Lattes....British Romantic Poets
Fiction and Lattees Coffee House
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Uruti%20Point/152/209/66
Discussion this week is dipping into the past, and talking about the British Romantic poets. We will be talking about Keats, Shelly, and maybe even Coleridge.
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FRIDAY, May 9, 2:00 p.m
SLT Trivia Quest
Guild of UK Writers
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/172/140/22
As the name implies, it is all about trivia - a night of trivia to be exact (or as we Brits like to call it a PUB QUIZ). Pit your brains against the man in the machine - whoever he might be. Highest score at the end of the night wins L$300.
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SATURDAY, May 10, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Musical Guest: Blue4u Nowicka
Bookstacks' Pub
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tholtfinger/47/131/49
Blue4u Nowicka, Debbie Henning in RL, is a singer, songwriter and an accomplished guitarist. She couples her unique harmonies with 12 and six string acoustic guitars. She has been influenced most by the rock, folk, and blues styles of music. Blue4u always puts on an excellent show.
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SUNDAY, May 11, 11:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m
Moocher's Meet Sunday Social
Shiva's Home
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Daera%20Din%20Panah/128/128/2
In the winter we ice skate, and in warm weather, we go fishing! Shiva has invited it to see her new home and fish - or not. :) Sunday Socials are slightly bookish, but they tend to be more social and cover a wide range of interests.
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SUNDAY, May 11, 2:00 p.m.
Second Annual Compliments Duel, to benefit Relay for Life
Caledon Loch Avie
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Loch%20Avie/192/150/23
A teleport gizmo will take you to the Dueling Platform
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Loch%20Avie/113/191/607
JJ Drinkwater and Exrex Somme request the pleasure of your attendance (and your kind donation of Lindens to RFL) at their Compliments Duel II - The Return of the Backhanded Compliment
The purpose of the duel, as it was last year, is to raise funds for the Relay for Life. Five Judgeships will be auctioned to the highest bidder - the first judgeship sold shall be the senior judge. The panel of Judges will determine the ultimate winner of the duel, based on such criteria as they determine.
Each of the duelists will pay their opponent five compliments, with the first passage du politesse determined by a coin flip made by the senior judge on the day. There is no restriction on the length, type, nature etc. of the compliments (although JJ is NOT allowed to bring a library with him to the duel).
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MONDAY, May 12, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Story Session at the Falling Anvil: Bringing in the May
The Falling Anvil Public House, Caledon Tamrannoch
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Tamrannoch/233/113/23/
The Lusty Month of May brings with it Maypole Dances, frolicks in the greenwood amongst the springtime flowers, and suchlike fertile and fecund shenanigans. Tammuz returns from the underworld to dance in the fields with Inanna, Persephone is freed from Hades and reunited with her mother, Demeter, and Jack-in-the-Green bids wood and meadow put forth leaf and blossom...and we all take Mom out for a nice Sunday Brunch. Come and share your stories of springtime rituals, and all that increases and multiplies.