cherry manga art sculpture at mysterious wave

Cherry Manga Art Sculpture at Mysterious Wave


cherry manga art sculpture, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.






Five visits and I finally feel like I have absorbed the art work there at Mysterious Wave. But, each time I go back, I see something new or different... or am I different this time?







Cherry Manga has been a favorite artist since I first saw her 2-dimensional work back in 2007. Several of her works hang in the corporate homes peppered around the grid. And, I have saved the best pieces for my regions: [WETLands (128, 128, 23)]







Her work speaks volumes. It whispers and shouts many things, but those are very personal, and I won't discuss them here. Just go to her latest installation on Mysterious Wave,  a place dedicated to her minimal art.








Bring a friend, but I suggest that you go alone. Spend time there sitting and experiencing the art. I think I have about 8 hours into the place, and I want to go back again. 




All photos taken by raftwet jewell for this blog post.
Many thanks to Cherry Manga and the other artists at Mysterious Wave for their beautiful artwork!

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The Nutcracker in Virtual World

The Nutcracker is an odd tale of fantasy or a dream that a young girl has on Christmas night. The ballet was based on the original story, "The Nutcracker and the King of Mice" written by E.T.A Hoffman. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote the score for the two act ballet.

Marius Petipa choreographed the story into the ballet that was revised by French author, Alexander Dumas. Dumas' version is the Nutcracker that we all love.



The story takes place at the Stahlbaum home where the family is celebrating their annual Christmas party. The children are usually shown dancing while the adults visit and dance as well. Godfather Drosselmeyer arrives with a special gift for both Clara and Fritz. Fritz becomes jealous of the wooden Nutcracker present that was given to Clara, and he grabs the wooden soldier and breaks it.



Clara's gift comes alive and takes her on a fantastic dream sequence with the Mouse King and an army of wooden toy solders. The two are escorted to the Land of Sweets by the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier. The characters celebrate the victory over the Mouse King with a series of pas de deux by Spanish, Arabian, Russian, and Chinese dancers.



At the end, all the flowers come out to dance the finale with the Waltz of the Flowers. The Sugar Plum Fairy and the Cavalier dance the final Pas De Deux.

The Nutcracker is usually one of the first ballets that most children and adults will see. The sweet story and charming costumes draw the audience in at no matter what age you see this beautiful ballet. Family friendly, the ballet takes you on a fantasy ride of childhood memories and fears.



Here in the virtual world of Second Life, Ballet Pixelle has recreated the charming ballet for the Christmas season. The Nutcracker was the third ballet developed for the virtual world. Each year, Ballet Pixelle expands and recreates the story here in Second Life. The charm of this ballet is not lost in the virtual; the ballet stays true and is ready to delight even those of us who have seen it in real life. Celebrate this Holiday season with this wonderful ballet!

Just like a real ballet company, Ballet Pixelle will be presenting The Nutcracker during several performances until Christmas (and maybe after!). Check their website for the show schedules. All the shows will be scheduled every Sunday at 5 pm and Wednesday at 3 pm (all times in SLT). Many thanks to the hardworking dancers in this production of the Nutcracker!

Aiyana Tripsa
Amelie Dibou
Cecilia Mistwalker
Desiree Lurra
Deyna Broek
Luci Yokosuka
Neena Botanical
Patros Zifer
Sherainbow Merlin
Skippy Flossberg
Tik Merlin
Tinka Bondar
Vivienne Darcy
Xanthi Oridium

Inarra Saarinen, Artistic Director of Ballet Pixelle
The Making of a Ballet in Virtual Space


Thank you Inarra and the cast of The Nutcracker Ballet!
Location: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Quat/32/22/107


Editor's Note: During this holiday season, try to see The Nutcracker Ballet in your own community. To save cost for your family, see the performance in the afternoon when tickets cost less. Otherwise, there is no other date night, like a night at the ballet. And, if you are impressed, then subscribe to the ballet company and support the arts!

winterscape at boom pony

Boom Pony Music Club : Winterscape Mountains


winterscape at boom pony, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.









The Boom Pony Music Club has been rawking it in with 80+ people showing up recently for Guitar Zane concert.










Today, Boom Pony is streaming a dual live concert with two popular guitarists, Guitar Zane and TwinGhost Ronas. Two powerful musical presence vibrating off the majestic snowy-capped mountains in the background.












A great open space in the outdoors, awesome musicians and friendly folks... it doesn't get much better than that! Thank you Kiran and Andi for an awesome place!

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B&W Photography Gallery show : Pride & Diversity

B&W Photography on Castro region
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Castro/238/199/40

B&W Photography Gallery show : Pride & Diversity, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.



Brady Rowell and Wesley Arbenlow have formed a partnership in a new art gallery featuring their photography.







Well-done and reasonably priced, their photo work can be hired easily by contacting them directly.







Inside, the gallery, there is a rate sheet for weddings and personal photos. Go check out Brady and Wesley's gallery.







(Pssst... Brady did my wedding photos! and thanks to Mack for her referral on this great photographer!)




Location: B&W Photography
Castro (238, 199, 40)
slurl.com/secondlife/Castro/238/199/40

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Hello, Goodbye to Jake's Club Resort

My little birdie was right! Mark it on your calendar; Nov 9, 2010! The boys are continuing on to the most appropriate place to be in Second Life! San Francisco, California; home of Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, SOMA, North Beach and beautiful Golden Gate park. I say hurrah! Here is Jake's latest missive about the move (please note that I only placed slurls for Moderate rating locations):



"Top DJ Syriana Paine to bring the Jake's spirit to San Francisco. The parties and people you've come to love will be settling in to a new home starting Tuesday, November 9, 2010. 

Syri, Jake, Rocky, along with some new and returning faces, will continue to bring you the hottest parties on Second Life. Our commitment to excellence has not changed.

The locations may be different, some of the familiar faces may be missed, but you can count on a drama free, fun atmosphere, where you (our family) can come relax and be yourself.

In addition to our regular line up of parties, we are proud to announce the opening of  B&W Photography's Pride and Diversity collection. This collection will celebrate the diversity in our community and showcase the talents of Brady Rowell and Wesley Arbenlow.

Home is where the heart is, and when you're with us in San Francisco, you WILL BE at home!!!


****Tuesday, November 9, 2010****
Syri's Tuesday Golden Gate Time Warp
9:00pm to 11:00 pm SLT

􀀁  Golden Gate Beach Club : http://slurl.com/secondlife/Golden%20Gate/116/178/31 (Moderate)

Join us for the hottest music from decades past. Syri will kick things off  in San Francisco with a set made up of your favorite 90's girl groups.

We'll have trivia with $500 in prizes. The person who answers the most questions correctly will be able to pick next week's time warp theme.

Come as you are and lets have some fun!!!

****Wednesday, November 10, 2010****
Hump Day with Rocky in the Slot
6:00 to 8:00 pm SLT

􀀃  Folsom (Adult sim)

Join our naughty DJ Rocky at the Slot to blow off some midweek steam. Sexy, frisky, fun is what you can count on at this addition to the former Jake's line up.

Plain and simple, the hottest avi, voted on by his/her peers will walk away with $500 linden.


**** Thursday, November 11, 2010****
Syri's Castro Street Strip down
8:00pm to 11:00 pm SLT

􀀂  Over the Top : http://slurl.com/secondlife/Castro/212/135/40 (Moderate)

Time to join your friends over on Castro Street to kick off the weekend like only we can.

Let DJ Syriana Paine, Jake and the one and only "Boys" make the stress (and clothes) melt away. Good music, great people, good fun, what more can you ask for? Hope to see you there.

$500 prize for hottest undies.

****Saturday, November 13, 2010***
Miss Syri's Sexy Saloon Party
9:00 PM to 1:00 AM SLT

􀀀  Trajik LM (Adult sim)

Why don't you come on up and see us for some western style fun in San Francisco. Miss Syri and "The Boys" will put the wild in wild wild west.

Hot chat, hot music, and hot bodies in western wear, what more could you ask for.

As always, $1,000 linden or more will be up for grabs for the best western costume in the saloon."




Submitted by JakeC Hotshot of Jake's Events for public distribution.
Info uploaded by raftwet jewell for this blog.
San Francisco skyline photo from Google images.


For more information about Jake's Club Resort events see Rocky's blog: 
http://jakesclubresort.blogspot.com

UWA 3D Open Art Challenge 2010 - 2011

UWA 3D Open Art Challenge:


UWA 3D Open Art Challenge 2010 - 2011, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.







UWA 3D Open Art Challenge
Grand Art Collaboration
 $L1,000,000 Prize Pool


UWA BLOG: uwainsl.blogspot.com/


This year long art challenge is open to everyone in Second Life. It is a grand collaboration among major art houses & groups in Second Life, including The University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA), SL Arts, CARP, Pirats Art Network, Odyssey, Show & Tell, BOSL & UWA. 


The Challenge is sponsored by UWA, Philip Vought, Bohemian Ghost and Patch Thibaud.  All pieces entered across the year will be eligible to be filmed for MachinimUWA IV: Art of the Artists II,  which will coincide with the grand finale announcements of this new challenge.



THEME:
Create something that will take our breath away. 2 entries per month per person.


TO ENTER:
Deadlines are on the 25th of each month. (First deadline is 25 November 2010.)
Please save this form to your inventory, edit that copy and return it with your entry:

• *Artist Name:  
• *Name of Art Entry:  
• *Artist Biography:
• *Favourite Landmarks:
• **RL City :

Location of current month entries & Art Entry receivers:
􀀀 http://slurl.com/secondlife/UWA/60/134/250
Location of UWA Sandbox
􀀂 http://slurl.com/secondlife/University%20of%20WA/145/117/24


To submit entries for the UWA 3D Art Open Challenge, visit the UWA 3D Open Art Challenge platform, and drop your entry in the receiver. You do this by selecting the entry in your inventory (left mouse button) and then press CTRL + drag the entry while holding down that key to the prim of the receiver. When the cursor is over the poster the outline of the poster should turn red. You may then release your left  mouse button to drop your object or notecard. If you have difficulties doing this, give the entry to Jayjay Zane or Jayjay Zifanwe. 􀀁 http://slurl.com/secondlife/UWA/60/134/250


See entry rules below.


PRIZE SUMMARY:


UWA 3D OPEN ART CHALLENGE, MONTHLY PRIZES:
1st Prize L$10,000
2nd Prize L$7,500
3rd Prize L$5,000
UTSA Prize L$5,000
SL Arts Prize L$5,000
Odyssey Prize L$5.000
Pirats Prize L$5,000
Show & tell Prize L$5,000
BOSL Prize L$5,000
CARP Prize L$5,000
Best Non-Scripted Entry L$5,000
People's Choice Award: L$2,500


GRAND FINALE PRIZE POOL - L$100,000 (1st), L$75,000 (2nd), L$50,000 (3rd), L$20,000 (4th), L$10,000 (5th) plus additional prizes


General Overview:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1) Theme is completely open. Take our breath away!
2) You can enter up to 2 entries each month, or any month that you choose.  Closing date for the month is the 25th of any given month. Entries submitted after go to the following month.
3) Monthly winners will be displayed on UWA SIMS for up to a month.
4)  A People's Choice Award will also be given every month. Voting panel will go up each month for the days between the closing of the month's entries and the announcement of the winners. 


Contest Entry Rules:
1) Any artwork/ object can be submitted. They can be inanimate or have animation. They may contain scripts if you so choose - maximum script time of 0.5ms, and anything that runs at over 0.05ms is to have an on/off on touch with time out of 10 minutes max (if you are unsure of your piece's script load please contact one of the Challenge hosts to have it evaluated). 100 prim maximum. Objects that make sounds should be limited in range and should turn off automatically. 
2) Note that by submitting an entry, you are give permission to the University of Western Australia to place the objects anywhere on UWA owned land, and to have information and images of the entries placed on UWA websites and on websites promoting the UWA SIMS or events held on the UWA SIMS. 
5) A valid entry, is any object dropped onto the contest entry receiver. Pick up item from inventory while holding down the CTRL key, and drop it onto the contest entry billboard prim (relese the left mouse button when your entry is in position to be dropped in)
6) Alternate method of entry is to drop the object into the inventory of Jayjay Zane, who is executive officer for the 'UWA 3D Open Art Challenge’ or Jayjay Zifanwe
7) All entrants should join the group 'UWA 3D ART AND DESIGN CHALLENGE’
8) To join, copy and paste the following into local chat, then click  as appropriate to join the group: secondlife:///app/group/cad9c421-8b96-f9c1-fb40-dade48c43fe4/about
9) Those on the monthly panels are allowed to submit works, but are not allowed to win their group led prize 
10) Top 3 each month and the best non-scripted  will make it to the Grand Finale round, along with any artwork managing to secure 3 of Group Awards (i.e if a piece is not selected in the top 3, but is selected by 3 groups or more as the winner for their Group prize, the piece will be shortlisted for the Grand Finale)


Monthly Judging Panels for Each Group Led By
UTSA - Dr Carmen Fies
SL Arts - Gleman Jun & Sunset Quinnell ( Ice Caverns Art  Gallery - curator)
Odyssey - Fau Ferdinand & Lizsolo Mathilde
BOSL - Frolic Mills & Giela Delpaso
Show & Tell - Florenze Kerensky & Barney Boomslang
Pirats Art Network - Merlina Rokocoko & Newbab Zsigmond
CARP - Josina Burgess & Velazquez Bonetto


Overall Monthly Panel 
1. Professor Ted Snell (SL) - Director, Cultural Precinct, The University of Western Australia (RL)
2. Frank Roberts - The University Architect, The University of Western Australi (RL)
3. Jayjay Zifanwe (SL) / Jay Jay Jegathesan (RL)  - Owner of The UWA SL presence; Creator & Host of the UWA 3D Open Art Challenge; Manager School of Physics, UWA
4. Raphaella Nightfire (SL) -  Snr Writer Best of SL Magazine, Owner Sanctorum Gallery 5. Len Zuks (RL) - Award Winning West Australian Sculpturist  
6. FreeWee Ling (SL) - Curator, UWA 3D Open Art Challenge
7. Laetitia Wilson (RL) - Assistant Professor, School of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts, UWA


Expanded Grand Finale Judging Panel
1. Sasun Steinbeck  -  Creator of the Art Galleries of SL list at http://sasun.info/ArtGalleriesofSL.aspx
2. Tayzia Abattoir (SL) Owner of  The Oldest Virtual World Art Museum in SL, curator of the Aho Museum & Arts Simulacra on the NMC Campus and Relay For LIfe of SL Event Chair
3. Lumiere Noir (SL) - Creator of the Ivory Tower Library of Primitives
4. Dr. Phylis Johnson (RL) - Media  Professor, Southern Illinois Uinversity, Author - Machinima: Aesthetics and Practice (a.k.a, Sonicity Fitzroy, SL Virtual Journalist)
5. Rowan Derryth (SL) - Art & Design Historian; Writer for Prim Perfect Publications
6. Persia Bravin (SL) -   Journalist and Media Producer (SL newspapers, magazines, radio and television)
7  Dr Carmen Fies (RL) - Second Life Lead: University of Texas San Antonio & UTSA Artspace
8. Apollo Manga (SL) - examiner.com Writer & Novelist
9.  Jordan Whitt (SL) - Editor in Chief, ICON Lifestyle Magazine
10. Mariposa Upshaw (SL) - Curator - Ventura Art & Jardine; Officer, Arts Council of Second Life
11. Saffia Widdershins - Owner and Editor of Prim Perfect Publications
12. Phillip Vought- Art Philanthropist & Founding Patron of UWA-BOSL Amphitheatre
13. Bohemian Ghost - Owner of Summerland Estates


Curator for the UWA 3D Open Art Challenge is FreeWee Ling
Host for the UWA 3D Open Art Challenge is UWA & Jayjay Zifanwe



Poster and information submitted by JayJay Zinfanwe for THE A LIST! blog.
Poster pic and edit uploaded by raftwet jewell for this post.

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burn2 : burning man

BURN2 : Burning Man 2010

burn2 : burning man, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.

Logged into the BURN2 with my alt so that I could just manuever and teleport into the massive event. (You should have been to the real Burning Man as dust was the enemy there!)

I got there an hour early and the place was already packed and lag-o-licious. Fireworks in the sky and all kinds of beautiful particles were exploding everywhere on the four sims.

I knew I had to upload the pre-burn pictures now before I went crashola. It was inevitable as I had several windows open on my desktop trying to take pictures, blogging, uploading and blah blah blah!

I came to experience the whole thing again. Last year was incredible and I didn't want to miss this one. I'll try to load up the burn pictures as soon as I can, but I have a feeling the lag will get pretty bad once it starts!

Wish me luck!
Peace out!
rafee


Thanks Debbie for the Machinima info to share with our group!
[01:30] Debbie Trilling: Machinima. Best in 720p HD: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI87bIopgjM


Here it is embedded: BURN2 - The Man 2010







UPDATE:::: next burn coming up!
Schedule: Oct 24, 4am
The Temple - Oct 24, noon and 8pm - Oct 25, 4am
Skin Burn - Oct 30, 12:45pm

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Machinima by Debbie Trilling for Burning Man.

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