SUNDAY, December 24th at The Dickens Project: Stories, Stories, & Candlelight

It's Christmas Eve  . . .

@ Noon - A CHILDS' CHRISTMAS IN WALES and Other Stories with Aoife Lorefield. This is a holiday treat!  Aoife reads Dylan Thomas' classic, followed by two stories by John B. Keane: The Curriculum Vitae, and, Spreading Joy and Jam at Christmas.

@ 9pm - CANDLELIGHT VERSE, MUSIC, & STORY in the Church of St Charles of The Little Dickens. Arik Metzger, Innsmouth Harbormaster, provides readings from the Christmas Story,  & Caledonia Skytower adds music and a more secular story as homily for this candlelight gathering from the works of Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery.

* Keep a weather eye out!  There may yet be an impromptu skating party today or anytime over the holiday weekend!

Teleport to all locations from

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THURSDAY, December 23rd at 7pm: The Night Before, The Night Before

It's the return of a Seanchai tradition with Kayden Oconnell, Aoife Lorefield, and Caledonia Skytower including: O'Henry's "The Gift of the Magi," Dylan Thomas' "A Child's Christmas in Wales," and "A Visit from St. Nicholas."

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,

In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;

Live on stream from A Seanchai Winter Holiday, 

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WEDNESDAY, March 17th: St Patrick's Day at Seanchai Library

 Today we celebrate that greenest of days (okay, we know this is mostly an American-generated celebration, but a good celebration is hard to resist!) with festivities and stories in The Glen http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nowhereville/197/131/21

    ~ at 3pm: Reprise of "The Quiet Man" with Caledonia Skytower

    ~ at 6:30pm: CELTIC MUSIC with Ktadhn Vesuvino (dancing too!)

    ~ at 7pm: THE POETRY OF IRELAND with Aoife Lorefield, Corwyn Allen, Kayden Oconnell, and Caledonia Skytower.

SUNDAY, June 14th at 1:30pm: TEA TIME with Miss Marple ~ "The Murder at The Vicarage" Begins

TEA TIME presents a brand new six week series beginning today, Sunday, June 14th at 1:30 pm slt; the final episode on Sunday, July 19th

                     Dame Agatha Christie's "The Murder At The Vicarage" 

"‘Anyone who murdered Colonel Protheroe,’ declared the parson, brandishing a carving knife above a joint of roast beef, ‘would be doing the world at large a favour!’ It was a careless remark for a man of the cloth. And one which was to come back and haunt the clergyman just a few hours later – when the colonel was found shot dead in the clergyman’s study. But as Miss Marple soon discovers, the whole village seems to have had a motive to kill Colonel Protheroe."   
~ from agathachristie.com

Aoife Lorefield, Da5id Abbot, Caledonia Skytower, Corwyn Allen, Gloriana Maertens, Kayden Oconnell, Willow Moonfire, live.

The Murder at the Vicarage is the first novel to feature the character of Miss Marple and her village of St Mary Mead. This first look at St Mary Mead led a reviewer in 1990 to ask why these are called cosy mysteries: "Our first glimpse of St Mary Mead, a hotbed of burglary, impersonation, adultery and ultimately murder. What is it precisely that people find so cosy about such stories?"

Presented on Stream.

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FRIDAY, February 14th at 3pm slt: Seanchai Library at ONE BILLION RISING

One Billion Rising is a global campaign to end rape and sexual violence against women. It was started in 2012 as part of the V-Day movement. The "billion" refers to the UN statistic that one in three women will be raped or beaten in her lifetime, or about one billion.

Aoife Lorefield leads Dubhna Rhiadra, Willow Moonlight, and Caledonia Skytower presenting poetry and stories celebrating the power of women, in support of this global initiative.  
#onebillionrising  #endtheviolence

Join us at the Poetry & Prose Stage on "Resist" for an hour of inspiration, live in Voice. 

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HAPPY NEW YEAR from The Dickens Project: Music from Noon to 4pm slt Today

We are ringing in the New Year, and New Decade by celebrating one final day at The Dickens Project!

Come and explore one more time, check to see that you collected all the wonderful free items hidden around the region, take one last tour on Bay Rum or the Balloon, and enjoy THE LAST DANCES in Dickens Square with the "Fairy Godmothers" of the Dickens Project:

Noon - 2pm: Aoife Lorefield spins "Blues with a Brogue"

2-4pm: Caledonia Skytower rocks with "Classic Rock Guitars"

All times SLT
Dickens Square Main Landing Point

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Dickens%20Project/125/118/22

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The Dickens Project is not just a "thing" that Seanchai Library does ... not anymore. It has become a community of its own.  Every year it grows in new and wonderful ways. That's because of you, the people who come and enjoy it, and because of the community of creators who come together to make this happen.  

We thank you all, and give one more thank you our participating community (go check them out!):

Ce Soir Arts

The Community Virtual Library

Elite Equestrian

Fantasy Faire Radio

Idle Rogue Productions

Innsmouth - H.P. Lovecraft Inspired

Misfit Dance & Performance Art

Radio Riel

Seanchai Library would like to thank Linden Labs and Patch Linden, our 2019 Region Sponsor.

SATURDAY, December 28th, at The Dickens Project

The Second Annual Urchin Celebration!
Come with your child-like joy and join our festive fun and frolics on our southern shore.

" . . . for it is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas"

Wald Schridde will regale us with sea shanties and 19th c folk tunes, played on his dazzling array of instruments. He'll be followed by Aoife Lorefield spinning music for the second hour of our revels.

@2pm - WALD SCHRIDDE, Live!

@3pm - Music with AOIFE LOREFIELD

Live at The Dickens Project

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FRIDAY, December 27th at 6pm: TEA DANCE Take 2 at The Dickens Project

6-8pm slt ~ TEA DANCE AT THE OPERA HOUSE

A dance and ANOTHER chance for role play!
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The Setting: The Lady Agatha is hosting a *second* Tea Dance in (possibly vain) attempt to rescue her niece's reputation after the debacle of the last dance.

Her niece, the Lady Helen, a younger daughter of the Earl of Marshwold, barely showed up at the last dance and was *not* accompanied her fiancé, the Hon. Charles Smithington-Smythe, a wealthy young gentleman of the ton.

And the rumours! Gossips (Lady Agatha can call them nothing else!) are saying Smithington-Smythe is not who he says he is. Even worse, that he has been seen paying his attentions to other ladies, if such they be!

To provide a distraction, Lady Agatha has invited servants, staff, and others of the lower orders to stop by and receive their Boxing Day gifts.

Gossip will be happening! Possibly hi-jinx! Come and add your share!

Music by DJ Ktadhn Vesuvino, and Hosted by Aoife Lorefield. Choose your character as you prefer or contact Aoife to ask for suggestions! 

Victorian dress is requested for this event. If you need some, there are free outfits available at the shops on Dickens Square.

All times slt/Pacific

Dickens Square Main Landing Point

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For additional events at The Dickens Project check out the Dickens Calendar & Events Page

TODAY, December 23rd, at The Dickens Project

@ 2PM - A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES ~ Encore
Aoife Lorefield presents an encore reading, with special musical guest, Grace McDunnough.

"Years and years ago, when I was a boy, when there were wolves in Wales, and birds the color of red-flannel petticoats whisked past the harp-shaped hills..." Aoife reads this favorite Christmas tale from poet Dylan Thomas. Come experience the wonders of this time through his childhood memories.

The Opera House
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Or teleport from the Dickens Square Main Landing Point

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For additional events at The Dickens Project check out the Dickens Calendar & Events Page

TODAY, December 20th, at The Dickens Project *Special*

"He had no further intercourse with Spirits, but lived upon the Total-Abstinence Principle ever afterwards; and it was always said of him that he knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive possessed the knowledge . . ."

Today marks the end of our Story Tours with a special session at a special time, featuring Patch Linden who, along with Linden Labs, are the region sponsors of The Dickens Project this year. It also is the first of two heartwarming, energizing performances by Misfit Dance and Performance Art SL. We might even see a Raglan Shire Caroler or three today - WOOTMAS!

The tour will begin in Dickens Square, near the main landing point.

Friday, December 20th: *SPECIAL STORY TOUR* Staves Four & Five - The Last of The Spirits & The End of It  @ 1pm: Patch Linden, Aoife Lorefield, and Caledonia Skytower.

Presented live on Stream.

@ 6:30pm: A VERY MISFIT CHRISTMAS, presented by Misfit Dance and Performance Art at their special stage. Come and enjoy their bright mix of whimsy, cheer, and good will toward all.  Teleport from Dickens Square to claim your seat - come early and be kind to your cache!

Dickens Square Landing Point

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For additional events at The Dickens Project check out the Dickens Calendar & Events Page

TODAY, December 19th, at The Dickens Project

"The Phantom slowly, gravely, silently approached. When it came near him, Scrooge bent down upon his knee; for in the very air through which this Spirit moved it seemed to scatter gloom and mystery."

This is the final day to walk in the steps of Ebenezer Scrooge, in our twice-daily readings of A Christmas Carol guide through Dickens ghostly carol.  One final special session will take place on Friday at a special time.

Tours begin in Dickens Square, near the main landing point.

Thursday, December 19th: Staves Four & Five - The Last of The Spirits & The End of It.

•  @ 2pm: Aoife Lorefield, Da5id Abbot, and Dubhna Rhiadra
• @ 7pm: Kayden Oconnell, Shandon Loring, and Caledonia Skytower

Presented live on Stream.

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@High Noon - PONY CLASS!

Our Merrylegs is about as cute as he can be, and has a personality all his own.  Dagmar Kohime, our resident Equine Whisperer, shares tips and tricks for making your pony-riding experience at The Dickens Project All that it can be!

Meet at The Livery in the Northeast corner of the region, or look for Dagmar on the region when you land.

TODAY, December 18th, at The Dickens Project

"Awaking in the middle of a prodigiously tough snore, and sitting up in bed to get his thoughts together, Scrooge had no occasion to be told that the bell was again upon the stroke of One."

Continue in the steps of Ebenezer Scrooge, as twice-daily readings of A Christmas Carol guide you through Dickens ghostly carol, and all the sites his words inspired throughout The Dickens Project. PLUS, today a little mid-week music break between tours!

Tours begin in Dickens Square, near the main landing point.

Wednesday, December 18th: Stave Three - The Second of Three Spirits

•  @ 2pm: Aoife Lorefield, Da5id Abbot, and Dubhna Rhiadra
• @ 3-5pm: Music in Dickens Square with DJ Ktadhn Vesuvino
• @ 7pm: Kayden Oconnell, Gloriana Maertens, and Caledonia Skytower

Presented live on Stream.

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Dickens%20Project/125/118/22

TODAY, December 16th, at The Dickens Project

"Marley was dead, to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that. The register of his burial was signed by the clergyman, the clerk, the undertaker, and the chief mourner. Scrooge signed it. And Scrooge's name was good upon 'Change for anything he chose to put his hand to. Old Marley was as dead as a door-nail."

Walk in the steps of Ebenezer Scrooge all this week, as twice-daily readings of A Christmas Carol guide you through Dickens ghostly carol, and all the sites his words inspired throughout The Dickens Project.

Tours begin in Dickens Square, near the main landing point.

Monday, December 16th: Stave One - Marley's Ghost

•  @ 2pm: VT Torvalar, Da5id Abbot, and Caledonia Skytower
• @ 7pm: Aoife Lorefield, Corwyn Allen, and Kayden Oconnell

Presented live on Stream.

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Dickens%20Project/125/118/22

AT THE DICKENS PROJECT: Dance at The Docks!

From 6-8pm slt at The Docks in Christmas Past
Music, dance AND a chance for role play! 

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The Setting: There's been a terrible storm at sea and a ship laden with goods has foundered and in sinking.

It's to salvage the goods on board! But is everyone there on the up and up? Some of these characters might not be helping the authorities but instead "salvaging" valuables right into their own pockets!

It's a tragedy ... for the ship owners. But with all the hustle and bustle, there's a bit of a party atmosphere.

Before you know it, there's music and dance and drinking and eating and all kinds of goings on!

[Choose your character as you prefer or contact Aoife Lorefield to ask for suggestions!] 

Corwyn Allen performs sea shanties and other songs from 6-7 pm SLT.
Aoife Lorefield keeps the music going, spinning Irish and other tunes.

Period dress is requested for this event. This area outside Fezziwigs is not fancy, though, so come all ye urchins and other down at heels types! Some clothing can be found at the shops in Dickens Square.

Learn more about Roleplay at The Dickens Project

WEDNESDAY, December 11th at 7PM: A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES

We love our Seanchai Library traditions, and this is an annual delight that we are sharing at The Dickens Project in this, the first of two presentations ...

"Years and years ago, when I was a boy, when there were wolves in Wales, and birds the color of red-flannel petticoats whisked past the harp-shaped hills..." Tonight Aoife returns with a reading of a favorite Christmas tale from poet Dylan Thomas. Come experience the wonders of this time through his childhood memories.

Live in Voice from Dickens Square.

All times slt/Pacific.
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TODAY, December 11th, at The Dickens Project

A terrific day of music and stories: 

All events today are in Dickens Square. All times slt/Pacific.

@ 11am - MUSIC: Revels Around the World. Winter holidays celebrations happen all over the world with joyful song and dance. Join Aoife Lorefield in Dickens Square for a riotous sampling of traditional holiday music from England, Ireland, the Caribbean, Spain, France, the USA, and other lands!

Ce Soir Arts presents an afternoon of stories:

• @ 1pm - Bryn Taleweaver: Bryn brings his mastery of tale spinning to Dickens Square with Christmas Ghost Stories.
• @ 2pm - Dubhna Rhiadra: Dubhna shares selected adventures from the short story canon of Dickens' contemporary, H.G. Wells.
• @ 3pm - Caledonia Skytower: "What the Dickens?"  Cale shares some lesser known tidbits from the Dickensian canon.

@ 7pm - A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES. "Years and years ago, when I was a boy, when there were wolves in Wales, and birds the color of red-flannel petticoats whisked past the harp-shaped hills..." Aoife returns with a reading of a favorite Christmas tale from poet Dylan Thomas. Come experience the wonders of this time through his childhood memories.

FOR MORE on upcoming events at THE DICKENS PROJECT, visit the Events & Calendar page.

CHECK OUT the newest post about Equine Doings at The Dickens Project.

WEDNESDAY, July 3rd at 7PM: POEMS for AMERICA

America is many things: amber waves of grain, voices that sing, and struggles - with self, with what words like "freedom" and "liberty" mean in actual practice, and for whom.  

Tonight we share poems from many sides of the American experience through its poems, on the eve of American Independence Day. Join Caledonia, Kayden, Aoife and Ktahdn in Ceiliuradh Glen, 



Live in SL Voice.

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WEDNESDAY June 26th at 7pm: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM - A Story @ LEA 2

“The course of true love never did run smooth.”

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

The magic and romance of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ presented

in a novel and approachable story/prose format.

What thou seest when thou dost wake,
Do it for thy true love take
Love and languish for his sake..
.. and Wake! ..when some vile thing is near!

Book: Shakespeare’s Stories
Author: William Shakespeare & Beverley Birch

     http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LEA2/59/33/24

TUESDAY, June 25th at 7pm: MAKING SCENES at "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

A different kind of tour of Aoife Lorefield's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Project on LEA 2.  In the creation of the region, Aoife reflected many of the settings found in Shakespeare's play.

Tonight, Kayden, Aoife, Fayleen and Cale place the words of the Bard in those locations, as they read selected scenes at various locations throughout the region.  Slip on your walking shoes and be prepared for a Shakespearean story tour, and Kayden and friends "Make Scenes" on LEA 2

The story tour begins at
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SUNDAY, June 16th at 1pm: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM - Live on LEA 2

Madness and Moonlight await you at A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Live on LEA 2

Sunday, June 16th, 1pm slt

Selections from Shakespeare's play will be presented live from the current A Midsummer Night’s Dream Project, followed by an interview with project creator, Aoife Lorefield.

Hosted by Elrik Merlin with Caledonia Skytower, and featuring performances organized by Kayden Oconnell that include himself, Da5id Abbot, Fayleen Belois, Aoife Lorefield, Ian Quintessa, and Ms. Skytower.

Join us on Linden Endowment for the Arts Region 2 (http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LEA2/170/148/32)

or tune in to fantasy.radioriel.org. The broadcast on Fantasy Faire Radio is sponsored by JINX: Find them at Sea of Beckoning in Second Life, or follow them at facebook.com/jinxsl.