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| Bear and Derry step up with a collection of prince and princess stories (11.09.27) |
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| Faerie Maven concludes The Night Fairy (11.09.28) |
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| Shandon brings Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to life (11.09.29) |
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Sept. 26-29
Thursday September 29th at 7pm
Mary Shelley's
FRANKENSTEIN
The epic battle between man and monster reaches its greatest pitch in this famous story. In trying to create life, young student Victor Frankenstein unleashes forces beyond his control.
Tonight Part the First
WEDS Sept 28 at 7pm: "The Night Fairy" (pt 2) with Faery and Gina
"The Night Fairy" by Laura Amy Schliz continues. What would happen to a fairy if she lost her wings and could no longer fly?Flory, a young night fairy no taller than an acorn and still becoming accustomed to her wings is about to find out. What she discovers is that the world is very big and very, very dangerous. But, Flory is fierce and willing to do whatever it takes to survive. If that means telling others what to do - like Skuggle, a squirrel ruled by his stomach – so be it. Not every creature, however is as willing to bend to Flory’s demands. Story in voice.
TUESDAY 27 Sept at 7pm: Royalty Reigns! Stories with the Queen Bee and her Consort
Stories in voice. Grab your crown and scepter and join us!
PS...Kayden has been called to a meeting tonight, we'll have him back soon!
PS...Kayden has been called to a meeting tonight, we'll have him back soon!
TUESDAY Sept 27 at 7pm: More "How to Talk Minnesotan" with Kayden Oconnell
Kayden continues his lessons on the Minnesotan language, for anyone who may be planning a visit there in the future, and wishes to be able to talk with the natives.Some of the topics to be covered are: learn how to refuse food three timesbefore accepting it, discover the difference between "not too bad a deal" and "a heckuva deal", and the use of the general phrase "It could be worse". Yah sure, it's a pretty good deal.
Kayden will be sharing these lessons from the book "How to Talk Minnesotan" by Howard Mohr, in voice of course
MONDAY, September 26th at 7:00pm: Part II - How to Be A Pirate
With the arrival of Alvin the "Poor but Honest Farmer" the Hooligans go treasure crazy at the thought of the hundred year old horde of Grimbeard the Ghastly. They are plotting an almost suicidal raid on the Isle of Skullions, where they believe the treasure to be hidden. They may just succeed, if the Isle's ruthless native beasts don't eat them.
See what happens next as How to Be a Pirate continues.
Presented in Voice.
THIS WEEK AT SEANCHAI: Sept. 26 to Oct. 2
Hope to see you at any and all of these events!
Monday, September 26 at 7 p.m.: How To Be a Pirate (pt 2) with Caledonia Skytower
Tuesday, September 27 at 7 p.m.: How To Talk Minnesotan (pt 2) with Kayden Oconnell
Wednesday, September 28 at 7 p.m.: The Night Fairy (pt 2) with Faerie Maven
Thursday, September 29 at 7 p.m.: Frankenstein (pt 1) with Chief Seanchai Shandon Loring
And join us at this off campus event too!
BOOFest! Join us at Bran (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bran/68/99/24) for two days of great spooky, ghosty, ghouly stories!
Saturday, Oct.1 from noon to 4 p.m. and two sessions on Sunday, Oct. 2; 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.
All stories in voice and take place in Seanchai Libray on Imagination Island, unless otherwise noted. This month benefits the charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure. 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. And be sure to check out the StoryFests SL blog for information on BOOFest! coming up the first weekend of October!
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Sept. 19-22
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| Caledonia gets into the role of Toothless for How to be a Pirate. (11.09.19) |
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| Kayden OConnell teaches everyone How To Talk Like a Minnesotan. (11.09.20) |
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| Faerie Maven reads part one of The Night Fairy. (11.09.21) |
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| Shandon Loring delves into the Swords from the Sea. (11.09.22) |
Thursday September 22nd at 7pm
SWORDS FROM THE SEA
Vikings, pirates, heroes, rogues, and explorers... all have heard the siren call of the sea. Join us tonight for some of their most daring exploits. Historical seafaring stories drawn from rare and fragile pulp magazines. Story in voice.
WEDNESDAY 21 Sept at 7pm: "The Night Fairy" (pt 1) with Gina and Faerie
"The Night Fairy" by Laura Amy SchlizWhat would happen to a fairy if she lost her wings and could no longer fly?Flory, a young night fairy no taller than an acorn and still becoming accustomed to her wings is about to find out.What she discovers is that the world is very big and very, very dangerous. But, Flory is fierce and willing to do whatever it takes to survive. If that means telling others what to do - like Skuggle, a squirrel ruled by his stomach – so be it. Not every creature, however is as willing to bend to Flory’s demands. Story in voice.
TUESDAY 20 Sept at 7pm: "How To Talk Minnesotan" with Kayden Oconnell
As a public service, Kayden is going to give lessons on the Minnesotan language, for anyone who may be planning a visit there in the future, and wishes to be able to talk with the natives.Some of the topics to be covered are: learn how to refuse food three timesbefore accepting it, discover the difference between "not too bad a deal" and "a heckuva deal", and the use of the general phrase "It could be worse".
Yah sure, it's a pretty good deal. Kayden will be sharing these lessons from the book "How to Talk Minnesotan" by Howard Mohr, in voice of course.
MONDAY, September 19th @ 7pm: Part I - "How To Be A Pirate"
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| Poster by Artist Adam Krueger |
During a pirate-training session, them meet up with charming "Alvin the Poor-But-Honest-Farmer," who is keen to help them discover the legendary treasure of Grimbeard the Ghastly. After a series of adventures, Hiccup learns some surprising things about himself, and the true scope of his considerable abilities.
Presented live in voice for Talk Like A Pirate Day.
THIS WEEK AT SEANCHAI: Sept. 18-22
Hope to see you at any and all of these events!
Sunday, Sept. 18 at noon: AARRRRR!! Pirate Stories at Fruit Islands on board the pirate ship!
Sunday, Sept.18 at 3 p.m., Legends
of the Celtic Saints (in the Chapel near Seanchai Library)
Monday, Sept.19 at 7 p.m., "How
To Be a Pirate" (pt 1) with Caledonia Skytower
Tuesday, Sept.20 at 7 p.m., "How
To Talk Minnesotan" (pt 1) with Kayden Oconnell
Wednesday, Sept.21 at 7 p.m., "The
Night Fairy" (pt 1) with Gina and Faerie Maiden
Thursday, Sept.22 at 7 p.m., Swords from the Sea Stories Chief Seanchai Shandon Loring
All stories in voice and take place in Seanchai Libray on Imagination Island, unless otherwise noted. This month benefits the charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure. 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. And be sure to check out the StoryFests SL blog for information on BOOFest! coming up the first weekend of October!
SUNDAY 18 Sept at 3pm: Celtic Saints in the Seanchai Chapel
Join Caledonia, Shandon, Caedmon and Derry for a celebration of Celtic Saints, in the lovely chapel on the grounds of Seanchai Library.
St. Brendan the Navigator, St. George the Dragonslayer, St. Kevin, St. Melangell, St. Bridget and more will be presented. We'll also have out our special sculpture of St. Brendan.
Stories in voice.
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Sept. 12-15
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| Caledonia seeks her fortune with R.L. Stevenson's Treasure Island (11.09.12) |
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| BScott joins Derry McMahon and Caledonia Skytower for some fortune telling tales (11.09.13) |
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| Marion Dragovar looks at the other side of the Zombies vs. Unicorns debate (11.09.14) |
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| Shandon travels to the distant past for Egyptian myths and legends (11.09.15) |
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SUNDAY 18 Sept at Noon: Pirate Stories in Fruit Islands
Arrrrrr! Tomorrow be "International Talk Like a Pirate Day", so join the Seanchai Storytellers as they get you in the mood for the festivities. We'll be at the Pirate Ship in Annatto on Fruit Islands! Stories in voice!
Ahoy!
Thursday September 15th at 7pm
Ancient Egypt has a rich tradition of stories and proverbs, told by Egyptian Seanchais and recorded by scribes. Tonight we raise these stories from the dust, and present obscure ancient texts in an understandable and enjoyable form. The selections date from the Old Kingdom to medieval times. Stories in voice.
ISBN 0-7607-1187-9
WEDNESDAY 14 Sept at 7pm: Marian Dragovar with more Unicorns vs Zombies!
It's a question as old as time itself: which is better, the zombie or the unicorn?
In this anthology, edited by Holly Black and Justine Larbalestier (unicorn and zombie, respectively), strong arguments are made for both sides in the form of short stories. Half of the stories portray the strengths--for good and evil--of unicorns and half show the good (and really, really bad-ass) side of zombies. Contributors include many bestselling teen authors, including Cassandra Clare, Libba Bray, Maureen Johnson, Meg Cabot, Scott Westerfeld, and Margo Lanagan. Which team are you on? Feel free to dress as a unicorn or a zombie.
Stories in voice.
TUESDAY 13 Sept at 7pm: I See Stories in Your Future! Fortuneteller Stories!
Join us tonight for stories of tarot cards, crystal balls, palm reading, and the sixth sense. Would you want to know what your future holds? Would you believe if someone claimed to be able to tell you that?
We'll have an assortment of stories, including guest bscott with Tobin's Palm by O.Henry, and Caledonia with a selection from Dorothy Gilman's Clairvoyant Countess series.
Stories in voice.
MONDAY, September 12 @ 7:00pm: More from "Treasure Island"
Caledonia continues her warm up to International Talk Like A Pirate Day with another adventure from Robert Louis Stevenson's landmark pirate story: Treasure Island.
Traditionally considered a coming-of-age story, it is an adventure tale known for its atmosphere, character and action, and also a wry commentary on the ambiguity of morality—as seen in Long John Silver—unusual for children's literature then and now. It is one of the most frequently dramatized of all novels. The influence of Treasure Island on popular perception of pirates is vast, including treasure maps with an "X", schooners, the Black Spot, tropical islands, and one-legged seamen with parrots on their shoulders.
Tonight we stalk the length of the Island as Long John Silver and his "Gentlemen of Fortune" go in search of Flint's Treasure with Jim Hawkins in tow.
Next week we celebrate International Talk Like A Pirate Day with Cressida Cowell's How to Be A Pirate.
THIS WEEK at Seanchai Library: Sept. 12-18
Hope to see you at any or all of these events!
Monday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m.: Selections from Treasure Island with Caledonia Skytower
Tuesday, Sept.13 at 7 p.m.: I See Stories in Your Future: Fortune telling stories
Wednesday, Sept.14 at 7 p.m.: More Zombies vs Unicorns with Marian Dragovar
Thursday, Sept.15 at 7 p.m.: Egyptian Myths and Legends with Chief Seanchai Shandon Loring
Sunday, Sept.18 at 3 p.m.: Legends of the Celtic Saints (in the Chapel near Seanchai Library)
And join us at these 'off campus' events too!
Sunday, September 18 at noon: AARRrrr!! Pirate Stories at Fruit Islands
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All stories in voice, and this month to benefit the charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Have questions? IM or notecard Derry McMahon, Librarian
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Sept. 4 to 8
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| Big Red, Bear and Derry visit Fruit Islands with a sampling of work stories (11.09.04) |
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| Caledonia begins reading from Stevenson's Treasure Island (11.09.05) |
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| Bear goes to Mars for George O. Smith's Lost Art (11.09.06) |
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| Marion tries to answer an age-old question with Zombies vs. Unicorns (11.09.07) |
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| Derry and Shandon come together for Voices of 9/11 (11.09.08) |
FRIDAY 9 September at 7pm: Mystery Cats! at Mystery Manor
Mrrwoww! The Seanchai Library Storytellers present three purrr-fect tales of crime and cats.
Lilian Jackson Braun's charming Siamese SuSu is the first to smell a rat in a chilling tale of two spinster sisters and an eccentric neighbor.
Edward D Hoch's favorite thief, Nick Velvet, accepts a commission to catnap a pampered pet named Sparkle and ends up a whisker away from death.
Arnold, every hungry, gets nasty when anything comes between him and his dinner, even if that thing is an escaped convict brandishing a .44 to his master's head.
Stories in voice, with assorted purrs and mrups, so get your ears and tails on and join us. Friday, Sept 9th, at 8pm, at Mystery Manor.
THURSDAY 8 September at 7pm: Voices of 9/11
Ten years. A decade. One-tenth of century. Has it really been that long since America was attacked? Tonight we will share some intimate personal stories of the heroes of 9/11. Mychal Judge - FDNY Chaplain, Todd Beamer - Flight 93, and others, including a story from Derry's cousin who lived through the attacks. Stories in voice. (tissues will be provided)
WEDNESDAY 7 September at 7pm: "Zombies vs Unicorns" with Marian Dragovar
It's a question as old as time itself: which is better, the zombie or the unicorn?
In this anthology, edited by Holly Black and Justine Larbalestier (unicorn and zombie, respectively), strong arguments are made for both sides in the form of short stories.
Half of the stories portray the strengths--for good and evil--of unicorns and half show the good (and really, really bad-ass) side of zombies. Contributors include many bestselling teen authors, including Cassandra Clare, Libba Bray, Maureen Johnson, Meg Cabot, Scott Westerfeld, and Margo Lanagan.
Which team are you on? Feel free to dress as a unicorn or a zombie, or come as you are. Stories in voice.
Check out how the whole debate got started on Holly Black and Justine Larbalestier's blogs or get ready with some talking points of your own at A Brief History of Zombies, Archaeology of the Undead, All About Unicorns or The History of Unicorns
Tuesday, September 6 at 7 p.m.: Lost Art at Seanchai
Venus Equilateral is a farsighted series of 13 science fiction short stories by George O. Smith, concerning the Venus Equilateral Relay Station, an interplanetary communications satellite. Most of the stories were first published in Astounding Science Fiction between 1942 and 1945.
MONDAY, September 5 at 7:00PM : More from The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson
Stevenson had a sickly childhood, and lived only to the age of 44. That was a young death even in the late 19th century. As an adult he was a lawyer, but his interests were varied as is well reflected in his literature: everything from A Child's Garden of Verses to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
For another brief view of aspects of Stevenson's life and works, visit the North Carolina State University Wiki entry for him.
THIS WEEK at Seanchai Library: Sept. 4 to 9
Sunday, Sept. 4 at noon: Seanchai goes off campus for Work Stories at Fruit Islands in honour of Labour Day <http://slurl.com/secondlife/Mango/166/37/22>
Monday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m.: Wrap up of R.L. Stevenon's A New Arabian Night and selections from Treasure Island with Caledonia Skytower.
Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m.: Lost Art by George O. Smith with Bear Silvershade
Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m.: Zombies vs Unicorns with Marian Dragovar
Thursday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m.: Voices of 9/11 with Chief Seanchai Shandon Loring and Derry McMahon
Friday, Sept. 9 at 8 p.m.: Cat Mysteries at Mystery Manor.
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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.
All stories in voice, and this month to benefit the charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Click on the large green leather book by the librarian's desk at the Library for a notecard with this schedule and embedded landmarks for events happening off-campus.
Monday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m.: Wrap up of R.L. Stevenon's A New Arabian Night and selections from Treasure Island with Caledonia Skytower.
Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m.: Lost Art by George O. Smith with Bear Silvershade
Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m.: Zombies vs Unicorns with Marian Dragovar
Thursday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m.: Voices of 9/11 with Chief Seanchai Shandon Loring and Derry McMahon
Friday, Sept. 9 at 8 p.m.: Cat Mysteries at Mystery Manor.
<http://slurl.com/secondlife//192/170/23>
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.
All stories in voice, and this month to benefit the charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Click on the large green leather book by the librarian's desk at the Library for a notecard with this schedule and embedded landmarks for events happening off-campus.
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Aug. 29 to Sept. 2
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| Caledonia reads from Stevenson's The Pavilion on the Links (11.08.29) |
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| Gyro Muggins tells the tale of The Microcosmic God (11.08.30) |
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| Kayden and Caledonia take a vacation with On the Road stories (11.08.31) |
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| Shandon Loring with more true ghost stories from Scotland (11.09.01) |
Thursday September 1st at 7pm
With its rich folklore and diverse cultural and religious heritage, Scotland has been a notoriously fertile haunting ground for the recording and transmission of ghost stories down the centuries; those of both well-documented lineage and accumulated legend.
"It is all very well for you who have never seen a ghost to talk as you do, but had you seen what I have witnessed, you would have a different opinion."
Stories in Live Voice
Preview at http://bit.ly/nhmw9F
WEDNESDAY 31 August at 7pm: On the Road with Kayden and Caledonia
So we've celebrated the sophistication of those overseas vacation trips that take us to the exotic and unknown. Tonight we celebrate that most American of vacations - camping and car trips.Go on the Road with Kayden and Caledonia, as they celebrate the last moments of "vacation season" with a few unique tales of their own and from others including :My Jane Austen Vacation,Vacation 58 (which starts with the compelling line " If Dad hadn't shot Walt Disney in the leg, it would have been the best vacation ever!") and original pieces by Caledonia, OR Highway 20 and The Great Squirrel Hunt.
Stories in voice, with lots of laughs!
TUESDAY 30 August at 7pm: "The Microcosmic God" with Gyro Muggins (SciFi)
More science fiction at Seanchai!
James Kidder was short, retiring and pudgy. To millions, he was also God, who quite literally had given them life, culture and laws. He was not quite a deity but he was "The Microcosmic God."
Story by Theodore Sturgeon, offered in voice by Gyro Muggins.
MONDAY, August 29th at 7:00pm: The Conclusion of "The Pavilion on the Links"
The story does not take place in Arabia, however, but in Scotland. Frank Cassilis, while living a life exploring the untrodden part of Britain and Scotland, camps near a seaside pavilion on the estate of an old friend. Mysterious doings and midnight arrivals to the pavilion draw Frank into a web of intrigue he did not expect, with equally unexpected consequences.
The story was considered by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in 1890 at "the high-water mark of {Stevenson's} genius" and "the first short story in the world" -- setting the standard for English short stories for years to come.
To learn more about Robert Louis Stevenson and his works . . .
www.robert-louis-stevenson.org
robert-louis-stevenson.classic-literature.co.uk/
www.poets.org/poet.php/prmPID/137
Next week, more from Stevenson's works as Cale brings you selections from Treasure Island.
THIS WEEK at the Seanchai Library: August 28 - Setpember 4
All Stories read live in voice. All times are SLT.
Monday, August 29 at 7:00pm: More from Robert Louis Stevenson's New Arabian Nights with Caledonia Skytower
Tuesday, August 30 at 7:00pm: The MicroCosmic God with Gyro Muggins
Wednesday, August 31 at 7:00pm: On The Road with the Caledonia Skytower & Kayden Oconnell
Thursday, September 1 at 7:00pm: More True Ghost Stories from Scotland with Seanchai Shandon Loring
Monday, August 29 at 7:00pm: More from Robert Louis Stevenson's New Arabian Nights with Caledonia Skytower
Tuesday, August 30 at 7:00pm: The MicroCosmic God with Gyro Muggins
Wednesday, August 31 at 7:00pm: On The Road with the Caledonia Skytower & Kayden Oconnell
Thursday, September 1 at 7:00pm: More True Ghost Stories from Scotland with Seanchai Shandon Loring
Also . . . MORE Seanchai events across the Grid
Sunday, August 28 at 6:00pm: Magicland Storytime: More Penderwick Adventures with Caledonia Skytower at Magicland Park
Stories all read Live in VOICE. Click on the Large Green Leather Book by the Librarian's desk at the Library for a notecard with this schedule and embedded landmarks for events happening "off-campus."
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