THURSDAY, November 29th at 7pm: "THE SANTA CLAUSE"

Divorcee Scott Calvin is disgusted to learn that his ex and her husband have tried - and failed - to break it easy to their 6-year-old son Charlie that Santa isn't real. On Christmas Eve, Scott reads The Night Before Christmas... then receives an unexpected visitor on his roof. When he's startled by Scott's calling out and falls, the Santa impersonator disappears, leaving only an 8-reindeer sleigh and a suit with instructions to put it on if he's involved in an accident. Scott does, and is transported around the town dropping gifts through chimneys until he's taken to the North Pole and informed by a group who claim they're elves that he is now Santa. Charlie is proud of his dad's new job, though Scott's convinced it's a dream. Until his hair turns white, his beard refuses to stay shaved, he gains weight inexplicably, even for his sudden love of junk food... Now he's accepted it, there's just one problem: how to keep it secret from his disbelieving family? 

WEDNESDAY, November 28th at 7:00PM: PETER PAN ~ Concludes

Peter is triumphant over Hook, but will he triumph over The Darling's desires to go home?  Will Wendy, John and Michael ever go home?  Will their parents remember them if they do?  And what happens to the Lost Boys?

The final installment from J. M. Barrie's most famous work, the adventure to The Neverland and the story of the Boy Who Never Grows Up!  Get out your pixie dust and think of a wonderful thought and join Caledonia!

Presented Live in Voice.

TUESDAY 27 Nov at 7pm: Crap Mariner and 100 Word Stories

Welcome back to Crap Mariner and his 100 word stories.  It's amazing how much story you can pack into 100 funny, ribald, sarcastic words!!  Stories in voice, as only Crap can present them!

MONDAY, November 26th at 7PM: "All Seated On The Ground" Part 1

The aliens have landed! The aliens have landed! But instead of shooting death rays, taking over the planet and carrying off Earthwomen, they've just been standing there for months on end, glaring like a disapproving relative. And now it's nearly Christmas, and the commission assigned to establish communications is at their wits' end. They've resorted to taking the aliens to Broncos games, lighting displays, and shopping malls, in the hope they'll respond to something! Will the spirit of the holiday's build a bridge between humankind and their silent visitors?

Award-winning Science Fiction author Connie Willis displays her soft spot for the holidays.

Presented Live in Voice.

SUNDAY, November 25th at 6PM: PETER PAN ~ Part 5

We'll see whose crowing, and whose plan is most successful and Captain Hook seizes Wendy and wages his war on the eternal spirit of childhood.  Odd Bobs!  Hammer and Tongs!  Will he succeed?  Or is that the sound of a clock ticking I hear as the conclusion of our adventure in the Never Land draws closer and closer.  Be well armed, me hardies!  We board the Jolly Roger Tonight!


Presented Live in Voice by Caledonia Skytower, with J.M. Barrie's Classic

NEXT INSTALLMENT: The Conclusion will be Wednesday, November 28th at 7pm @ Seanchai Library

This week at Seanchai Library: Nov. 25 to Dec. 1

WELCOME TO THE SEANCHAI LIBRARY ON IMAGINATION ISLAND!
"We bring stories of all kinds to life, in Second Life."

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Events in the Seanchai Library this week - all stories told in open voice, all times SLT:

Sunday, November 25 at 4 p.m. - CVL FUNdraiser with jazz and blues singer Gina Gracemount doing her burlesque show

Monday, November 26 at 7 p.m. - All Seated on the Ground (Part 1) with Caledonia Skytower

Tuesday, November 27 at 7 p.m. - Crap Mariner drops by with his 100 Word Stories

Wednesday, November 28 at 7 p.m. - Peter Pan, (Conclusion) with Caledonia Skytower

Thursday, November 29 at 7 p.m. -The Santa Clause (Part 1) with Shandon Loring

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And join us for this off-campus event too!

Sunday, November 25 at 6 p.m. – Peter Pan, part 5 at Magicland with Caledonia

Sunday, December 2 at 6 p.m. – Peter Pan, Conclusion (repeated) at Magicland with Caledonia

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All stories in voice and take place at Seanchai Libray on Imagination Island, unless otherwise noted. In November and December we'll be asking for donations toward the real world charity Witness! (See website at Witness.org) Have questions? IM or notecard Derry McMahon, Librarian.

Feel free to join the Seanchai or Stories Unlimited! subscribos. They are located in the library, just run in and touch them; or join our group, the Seanchai Library.

Be sure and check out our Flickr group for great images of past story sessions.

SUNDAY 25 Nov at 4pm: CVL FUNdraiser: Gina Gracemount Burlesque Show

Put on your cute burlesque outfits and get ready to have fun!  We'll have the poles out for dancing as Gina treats us to fun tunes.  This is a fundraiser for CVL, so be sure to tuck a few lindens in your pocket - you never know if you might need to 'encourage' someone to dance by donating to the cause.  

Plus...Derry and Bear will have some of their images up for sale - all proceeds going to CVL!  

About Gina: originally from Southampton, England, Gina now lives on Florida's Gulf Coast. Her velvet smooth voice has been wow'ing audiences in Second Life for almost two years with her interpretations of jazz & blues classics and modern hits. Her laughter and giggles on stage are infectious and charm her many fans.   "I love to sing, it makes me feel alive... and I love to share that feeling with others!"

Dancing Nov 25th, 4pm-5pm SLT at the Seanchai Library.  Art sales Nov 25th 4pm-Midnight at the Seanchai Library.  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28

WEDNESDAY, November 21st at 7PM: PETER PAN ~ Part 4

It is the legendary "Night of Nights" when so much will happen and change in the Never Land.  But then, change is a constant in the Never Land, where the imagination and minds of children rule with all their squiggly lines, shifting focuses, and brightly colored delights.

Wendy is about to tell a story.  What kind if story will it be?  And what will be the result of this story because, as you know, nothing is without consequences when you live in the Never Land, and every day is an adventure with the boy who won't grow up!

Presented Live in Voice by Caledonia Skytower

NEXT INSTALLMENT: Part 5 will be Sunday, November 25th at 6pm @ Magicland Park

TUESDAY 20 Nov at 7pm: Food, Friends, Family, Lovers…and a Little Chocolate Now and Then

In the immortal words of Charles M. Schulz "All you need is love.  But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt".  Tonight we'll explore the relationship between relationships and food; how our eating experiences influence our interactions with friends, family members and lovers.  Stories from M.F.K. Fisher and other authors, including a few references to…more adult themes.  Stories in voice, please come prepared with a snack.

MONDAY, November 19th at 7pm: The Conclusion KITE FIGHTERS

As the two young  brothers continue to work together, growing side-by-side as they learn about cooperation, respect, and tradition. The big kite fighting competition looms large on the horizon.  It will take the skill of both brothers, along with the support and encouragement of their King and friend, to win the day and bring honor and glory to their house and their Kingdom. 

Come find out how it all ends!  Gina Pralou, Live in Voice!

There are some fun linked sites out there that people have created for this book.  If you have a young person in your life, and you want to introduce this book to them, you might enjoy the support of these sites:
~ Suzy Red
~ in2Books
~ A Delightful Web Book Report created by "Andrew" at St Brendan's School in 2004.  I think he liked the book!

This week at Seanchai Library: Nov. 18 to 25

WELCOME TO THE SEANCHAI LIBRARY ON IMAGINATION ISLAND!
"We bring stories of all kinds to life, in Second Life."

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Events in the Seanchai Library this week - all stories told in open voice, all times SLT:

Monday, November 19 at 7 p.m. - Kite Fighters (part 3) with Gina Pralou-Maven

Tuesday, November 20 at 7 p.m. - Food, Friends, Family, Lovers…and a Little Chocolate Now and Then with the Derry and Bear

Wednesday, November 21 at 7 p.m. - Peter Pan, part 4 with Caledonia Skytower

Thursday, November 22 at 7 p.m. - No session - Happy Thanksgiving from Seanchai!

Sunday, November 25 at 4 p.m. - CVL FUNdraiser with jazz and blues singer Gina Gracemount doing her burlesque show

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And join us for this off-campus event too!

Sunday, November 18 at 10 a.m. – To the Moon!, stories at the Fruit Islands Plantetarium with Bear and Derry

Sunday, November 25 at 6 p.m. – Peter Pan, part 5 at Magicland with Caledonia

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All stories in voice and take place at Seanchai Libray on Imagination Island, unless otherwise noted. In November and December we'll be asking for donations toward the real world charity Witness! (See website at Witness.org) Have questions? IM or notecard Derry McMahon, Librarian.

Feel free to join the Seanchai or Stories Unlimited! subscribos. They are located in the library, just run in and touch them; or join our group, the Seanchai Library.

Be sure and check out our Flickr group for great images of past story sessions.

THURSDAY, November 15th at 7pm: "NOCTURNES"

NOCTURNES

Dark, daring, utterly haunting tales of lost lovers, predatory demons, and vengeful ghosts.

from author John Connolly of Dublin, Ireland.

ISBN: 978-1416534600

WEDNESDAY, November 14th at 7:00pm: "Peter Pan" ~ Part 3

Wendy, John, and Michael have arrived in Neverland to a resounding, booming welcome.  Just not quite the welcome they might have expected!

As they explore this land which seems to spring from their own individual fantasies, they learn that with enchantment comes danger . .  and Pirates!  More specifically THE PIRATE!

Caledonia Skytower continues with J.M. Barrie’s classic, adapted into six parts, and presented throughout the month of November at Seanchai Library and Magicland live in Voice.

TUESDAY 13 Nov at 7pm: Steampunk Stories with the Seanchai Ladies

Join Faerie, Caledonia and Derry for two more steampunk stories.

“The Dowager Moncur’s Spectacles” by Laura Moncur.   Is the Lady Moncur mad? Dowager Lady Moncur owns three pair of spectacles – that is odd, but not mad; but the odd thing is what those glasses show the good lady.  You would think she’d just read the novels of Charles Dickens with them, but no!  Join Caledonia Skytower and Derry McMahon to see what the Dowager sees in her spectacles.  

“Lessons of a Clockwork Queen” by Megan Arkenberg.  Sometimes things really don’t run well, even when they run by clockwork.   A fairy tale set in steampunk time, with a cast of clockwork queens, winding-key maids and a perfumer’s daughter.  This story offers lessons taught and learned, and a bit of romance.  Presented in voice by Faerie Maven-Pralou.

MONDAY, November 12th at 7pm: More from "Kite Fighters"

More from Linda Sue Park's delightful celebration of brotherhood, set in Fifteenth-century Korea.

We've met the two brothers.  We've learned of the great skill of one at the engineering and decoration of beautiful, strong kites.  We've learned by test of the great skill of the other at flying kites, sometimes under profound restrictions.  Come and enjoy as Gina shares more of this touching and suspenseful story that mixes a vivid setting with the journey of the brothers as they grow in skill, gain praise, and challenge family traditions.

Presented Live in Voice.

SUNDAY, November 11th @ 6pm: PETER PAN ~ Part 2

"I can fly!" and off they go to the Never Land: Wendy, John, and Michael, just narrowly escaping being stopped by their loving parents.

Caledonia continues the month-long adventure with the boy who won't grow up tonight with Part 2 at Magicland Park: Peter and the Darlings are on their way to the Never Land, where natives, faeries, and mermaids await them.  And Pirates!  Don't for get the pirates, and most specifically THE PIRATE: Jas Hook himself!  Share the adventures as Wendy, John, and Michael arrive in this magical world of imagination.

Presented Live in Voice.  Part 2 of 6, presented through out the month of November in sequence at Seanchai Library and Magicland Park

This week in Seanchai Library: Nov. 11 to 18

WELCOME TO THE SEANCHAI LIBRARY ON IMAGINATION ISLAND!
"We bring stories of all kinds to life, in Second Life."

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Events in the Seanchai Library this week - all stories told in open voice, all times SLT:

Monday, November 12 at 7 p.m. - Kite Fighters with Gina Pralou-Maven

Tuesday, November 13 at 7 p.m. - More Steampunk Stories with the Seanchai Ladies

Wednesday, November 14 at 7 p.m. - Peter Pan, part 3 with Caledonia Skytower

Thursday, November 15 at 7 p.m. - Letters From Home with Shandon Loring

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And join us for this off-campus event too!

Sunday, November 11 at 6 p.m. – Peter Pan, part 2 at Magicland with Caledonia

Sunday, November 18 at 10 a.m. – To the Moon!, stories at the Fruit Islands Plantetarium with Bear and Derry

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All stories in voice and take place at Seanchai Libray on Imagination Island, unless otherwise noted. In November and December we'll be asking for donations toward the real world charity Witness! (See website at Witness.org) Have questions? IM or notecard Derry McMahon, Librarian.

Feel free to join the Seanchai or Stories Unlimited! subscribos. They are located in the library, just run in and touch them; or join our group, the Seanchai Library.

Be sure and check out our Flickr group for great images of past story sessions.

THURSDAY, November 8th at 7pm: "CONUNDRUMS" with alice

CONUNDRUMS

FROM THE UNIVERSE OF ALICE

(yes THAT Alice, yes THE Alice!)

A one-hour journey into both worlds of Lewis Carroll, the Fictional and the Real. This amazing story does quite a good job at combining the two, crossing back and forth with controlled abandon

WEDNESDAY, November 7th at 7PM: "Peter Pan" ~ Part 1

Peter Pan is J. M. Barrie's most famous work, in the form of a 1904 play and a 1911 novel, respectively. Both versions tell the story of Peter Pan, a mischievous little boy who can fly, and his adventures on the island of Neverland with Wendy Darling and her brothers, the fairy Tinker Bell, the Lost Boys, the Indian princess Tiger Lily, and the pirate Captain Hook. 

Caledonia Skytower presents Barrie’s classic, adapted into six parts, throughout the month of November at Seanchai Library and Magicland live in voice. Tonight, the adventure begins!

TUESDAY 6 November at 7pm: Steampunk Stories with Derry McMahon

Two tales today!  "Opals from Sydney" by Mary Louise Eklund blends science and romance with a bit of action thriller.   "Portrait of a Lady in a Monocle" by Jody Lynne Nye offers a peek at a feminist inventor confronting the conservative old-boy network.  Stories in voice, time to get your gears on!

MONDAY, November 5th at 7pm: "The Kite Fighters" ~ Part 1

 In a riveting narrative set in fifteenth-century Korea, two brothers discover a shared passion for kites. Newbery Award-Winnibg Author Linda Sue Park weaves together the journey of Kee-sup and his younger brother, Young-sup, as their shared love of kites and their individual skills both gain praise, and challenge family traditions. This touching and suspenseful story, filled with the authentic detail and flavor of traditional Korean kite fighting, brings a remarkable setting vividly to life. 

Presented Live in Voice by Gina Pralou.

This week at Seanchai Library, Nov. 5 to 11

WELCOME TO THE SEANCHAI LIBRARY ON IMAGINATION ISLAND!
"We bring stories of all kinds to life, in Second Life."

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Events in the Seanchai Library this week - all stories told in open voice, all times SLT:

Monday, November 5 at 7 p.m. - Kite Fighters with Gina Pralou-Maven

Tuesday, November 6 at 7 p.m. - Steampunk Stories with Derry McMahon

Wednesday, November 7 at 7 p.m. - Peter Pan, part 1 with Caledonia Skytower

Thursday, November 8 at 7 p.m. - Conundrums from the Alice universe with Shandon Loring

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And join us for this off-campus event too!

Sunday, November 11 at 6 p.m. – Peter Pan, part 2 at Magicland with Caledonia

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All stories in voice and take place at Seanchai Libray on Imagination Island, unless otherwise noted. In November and December we'll be asking for donations toward the real world charity Witness! (See website at Witness.org) Have questions? IM or notecard Derry McMahon, Librarian.

Feel free to join the Seanchai or Stories Unlimited! subscribos. They are located in the library, just run in and touch them; or join our group, the Seanchai Library.

Be sure and check out our Flickr group for great images of past story sessions.