We all love space and science-fiction to one degree or another. That’s why, from 16:00 through 18:00 SLT on Wednesday, November 23rd at Caitinara Bar, we’re presenting another of our themed Music with Anthony evenings for your enjoyment!
Lost In Space is an evening for celebrating sci-fi and space music down through the decades, from classics like Fly Me to the Moon all the way to Rihanna’s Sledgehammer (from Star Trek Beyond), there is a wealth of music to be enjoyed.
Time travellers from all eras, whether travelling via armchair or blue police box or via portal or accelerator – all are welcome at Caitinara Bar!
So, we’re Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft to join us as we set out Star Trekkin’. Dig out your favourite spacey, fantasy or sci-fi theme outfit (or avatar!), and come down to the beach and Caitinara Bar, where everything has been given a suitable makeover for the evening.
It doesn’t matter if you’re from Kirk’s time or Picard’s, whether you a Little Grey Man (or woman!) from the planet Xeraxthurb or a green Martian; we’ll here to welcome everyone from all corners of the universe – human, Narn, Centauri, Gorn, Cylon, whomever!
You may not lose your heart to a starship trooper, but you can at least shift into Interstellar Overdrive, Flash your funky costume or ask if there is really Life on Mars – and all from the beach-side deck of Caitinara Bar!
We’ll be ready to beam you aboard from 4:00pm on Wednesday, November 23rd!
The authors and storytellers: Caledonia Skytower, Trolley Trollop and R. Crap Mariner at the October Stories at the Park
Sunday, November 20th will see the next in the Stories at the Park series, jointly presented by Holly Kai Park and Seanchai Library – and I hope that you’ll pop along to the event, which starts at 15:00 SLT.
Stories at the Park coincides with the monthly Art at the Park exhibitions at Holly Kai Park. Each month, story writers and poets from Seanchai Library and beyond are invited to visit Holly Kai Park and view the 2D and 3D art on display, and then to write a 100-word short story (“drabble”) or a poem of up to 100 words about any of the pieces of art which inspire them.
Submitted stories are then read in the live voice session for each Stories at the Park, which takes place at the Storyteller’s Garden, in the centre of the art display area. Authors can either read their own works, or if they prefer, have one of the Seanchai Library staff read them. Submitted stories are also published on the Holly Kai Park blog.
Stories at the Park, October 16th – the audience arrives
For November, Caledonia Skytower, Aoife Lorefield, R. Crap Mariner and – all things being euqal – Trolley Trollop – will be on hand to read pieces inspired by our current artists at the park: Sheba Blitz, Maxi Daviau and Skinnynilla, Terrygold and Sorcha Tyles.
While the readings are in Voice, there’s no need for you to have an active microphone; as long as you can listen via speakers or headset, that’s all you need. So, why not join us for some superb stories and poetry from 15:00 SLT on Sunday, November 20th at Holly Kai Park?
Just climb the steps by the lading point. And of course, you’re welcome to come early and explore the art and the park, or stay after and wander the paths and tracks of Holly Kai Park.
It’s that time of year when ghosts and ghouls arise, when demons and vampires and more walk abroad; it’s a time for spooky stories and terrifying tales to be told by moonlight or in darkened rooms. And if you’re someone who enjoys spine-tingling yarns, we have just the thing for you at Holly Kai Park – The Great Boo!
Join us on Sunday, October 30th from 1:00pm SLT, as Seanchai Library presents an afternoon of Halloween stories live in voice to mark the opening of Holly Kai Park’s Storyteller’s Circle.
Our demonic deliverers of twisted tales and devilish dialogue will be:
1:00pm – Dubhna Rhiadra
1:20pm – VT Torvalar
1:40pm – Boudicca Amat
2:00pm – Bryn Taleweaver
2:20pm – Hana Hoo
2:40pm – Trolley Trollop
3:00pm – Crap Mariner
3:20pm – Kayden Oconnell
3:40pm – Caledonia Skytower
The circle has been specially dressed for the occasion – the camp fire is lit, the torches blaze brightly to ward off the spirits. But the mist roils and rolls, the wolves howl and owls hoot, and great cobwebs fill the gaps between the trees as the spirits walk abroad! Just set your viewer to midnight (or let Firestorm set the atmosphere for you!), and step into our ghostly world!
The gates will be open throughout the afternoon – so feel free to join us as time permits – although we hope you’ll be with us throughout! after all, what could be a better complement to your Spooky Sunday plans?
And if you feel like coming in costume, there are spaces aplenty for ghouls, ghosts, monsters, demons and all, oh my!
The November 2016 Art at the Park exhibition opens at Holly Kai Park on October 29th, 2016 and runs through until November 27th.
For this exhibition, we are both pleased and privileged to be featuring the work of five more talented artists, who between them offer a rich diversity of art and styles. They are: Sheba Blitz, Maxi Daviau, Skinnynilla, Terrygold and Sorcha Tyles.
The exhibition will formally open on Saturday, October 29th at 12:00 noon SLT, with a live performance by Winston Ackland, making his first appearance at the park, with music streamed from 1:00pm onwards. Formal attire is requested for the opening.
We look forward to welcoming you to Holly Kai Park and our November exhibition, and hope you’ll join us for the opening event on Saturday, October 29th!
About the Artists
Sheba Blitz
Sheba Blitz
Sheba Blitz is a SL and RL artist who exclusively paints Mandalas, and her who have captivated me since I first encountered it at Kayly Iali’s Gallery 24.
Mandalas are ancient and mystical symbols of the universe. And represent the way of the “peaceful path”. Classically in the form of a circle (the Cosmos) enclosing a square (Earthbound matter).
Sheba’s Mandalas generally contain what is called a quarternity or a multiple of four. This squaring of the circle is a common archetypal image of wholeness and order. Mandalas are perceived as sacred spaces and remind the viewer of the immanence of sanctity in the universe and its potential to themselves. Used for meditation, contemplation, healing and pure visual pleasure.
Sheba was born and lives in Australia; she has studied, explored and accumulated many Art Diplomas from different art processes over the years but always returns to her love of geometrical hand painted mandala designs in mixed media. As someone who loves mandala art, I’m elated she agreed to join us at Holly Kai Park.
Maxi Daviau and Skinnynilla
Second Life Partners Maxi Daviau and Skinnynilla are both superb second Life photographers and regions designers. The Mill, their homestead region is a delight to visit, and their Flickr streams completely absorbing.
Maxi Daviau and Skinnynilla
“I have always loved and been amazed at the creativity in this virtual world. Exploring and taking pictures has always been my main hobby in Second Life,” Maxi says of her in-world time. “I love to see what all the residents create here,” Skinnynilla – show also goes by the sobriquet Shakespeare – adds.
Between them, they produce stunning landscape images that capture the very soul of the regions they visit, as well as producing incredible and intimate avatar studies. It is an absolute delight to have them exhibiting side by side at Holly Kai park.
Terrygold
Terrygold
“I do not like to say I am an artist,” says Terrygold of her work. “In my spare time I make photos in which at time, a quick idea – like a flash – is a starting point. I develop the idea, and the trip begins.”
It’s a disarming statement, made in all genuine modesty, by a true talent within Second Life. Terry’s work, which I’ve covered on numerous occasions in my own blog, is never anything less than utterly captivating in form, style and presentation.
Rich in narrative, unique in approach, Terry’s work is attractive, and I am genuinely thrilled to see her work on display at Holly Kai Park.
Sorcha Tyles
Sorcha Tyles
I confess – much to my shame – to not having encountered Sorcha’s work until Skinnynilla pointed me in the direction of her Flickr stream.
I’m glad he did.
There is a deep, personal richness to Sorcha’s work which is almost overwhelming. She regards SL photography as perhaps her biggest addiction in Second Life, and looking at her work, one can not only see why, but also catch a glimpse of Sorcha herself. Her images gracefully combine landscapes with personal studies, producing a range of art that is bewitching in its breadth and intimate in its depth.
My thanks to skinny for introducing us, and to Sorcha for being a part of Art at the Park.
Our Opening Event Musician
Winston Ackland
Winston Ackland is making his first appearance at Holly Kai Park. An accomplished physical world musician, who in-world provides smiles and tapping feet with his clever original works and quirky adaptations of obscure covers. Somehow, it all makes sense as audiences relax in a comfortable atmosphere and enjoy innovative songs crafted from a blend of rock, blues, bossa nova, jazz and lounge.
In 2008, Winston’s physical and virtual lives merged when his cover of Lithium hit the big screen in 20th Century Fox Films, Marley and Me. In 2012 his cover of Psycho Killer was featured in Oliver Stone’s Savages.
Stories at the Park
In addition, this exhibition will feature a special Stories at the Park event on Saturday, November 20th from 3:00pm. Presented by Seanchai Library, Stories at the Park features readings of 100-word short stories and poems of up to 100 words, inspired by the art on display at the park, and written by some of Second Life’s top writers. The event is open for anyone who enjoys writing, and details of how to take part can be found on our Stories at the Parkguidelines. Note that you do not have to read your own work if you prefer not to use Voice: Seanchai Library staff would be happy to read it for you.
Holly Kai Park: Storyteller’s tree and garden, surrounded by the art displays
Sunday, October 16th will see the third in the Stories at the Park series, jointly presented by Holly Kai Park and Seanchai Library – and I hope that you’ll pop along to the event, which starts at 15:00 SLT.
Stories at the Park coincides with the monthly Art at the Park exhibitions at Holly Kai Park. Each month, story writers and poets from Seanchai Library and beyond are invited to visit Holly Kai Park and view the 2D and 3D art on display, and then to write a short story (“drabble”) or a poem about any of the pieces of art which inspire them, with the following criteria applied:
Stories must be exactly 100 words in length
Poems can be UP TO 100 words, but no longer, and in any format (blank verse, iambic pentameter, haiku, sonnet, whatever appeals).
Submitted stories are then read in the live voice session for each Stories at the Park event, which take place at the Storyteller’s Garden in the centre of the art display area. Authors can either read their own works or if they prefer, have one of the Seanchai Library staff read them. Submitted stories are also published on the Holly Kai Park blog.
For October, Caledonia Skytower, Trolley Trollop, and R. Crap Mariner will be on hand to read pieces inspired by our current artists at the park: Anibrm Jung, John Brianna, Giovanna Cerise, Wildstar Beaumont and Inara Pey.
So, why not join us for some superb stories and poetry from 15:00 SLT at Holly Kai Park? Just climb the steps by the lading point. And of course, you’re welcome to come early and explore the art and the park, or stay after and wander the paths and tracks of Holly Kai Park.
Holly Kai Park made it into the Destination Guide on Friday, September 23rd – and was selected as an Editor’s Pick (see above)!
The Park’s entry (shown at the foot of this article), can be found in the Nature and Parks section of the Destination guide, with the usual teleport links.
We’re pleased to have the park featured, as this weekend see the opening of our new Art at the Park Exhibition, which will run from Saturday 24th September through to Sunday 23rd October, 2016. The artists featured in this exhibition are:
Anibrm Jung – award-winning photographer
John Brianna – physical world and virtual world photographer and artist
Giovanna Cerise – renowned physical world and virtual world artist
Wildstar Beaumont – popular and well-regarded Second Life photographer
Inara Pey – (who she?)
The exhibition opens at 2:00pm on Saturday, September 24th at our new hill-top art display area, with Erin68 Frog and Satin providing the music at our new art events area on by the art displays.
Inara Pey: Living in a Modemworld 