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SATURDAY, December 22nd at The Dickens Project: Fezziwig's Ball & A Very Misfit Christmas encore

At The Dickens Project Today!

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Fezziwig's Warehouse in the Christmas Past Dock area of LEA 7

@ 11am - 12:30pm in The Misfit Skybox Theater - A MISFIT CHRISTMAS encore, presented by Misfit Dance & Performance Art (Seating begins at 10am, come early to be kind to your cache)

@ 2-4pm in the Christmas Past Docks - FEZZIWIG'S BALL, Music with DJ Dano Bookmite - No one throws a party quite like Old Fezziwig! Come along and dance like it's 1812!

A Very Misfit Christmas in the Skybox Theater - LEA 7 2018

Miss The Carol?
Here's another opportunity to enjoy it. Radio Riel Main will be broadcasting the Radio Riel Player's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted by Saffia Widdershins, at 11am & 7pm slt. You can Listen In, or visit LEA 7 for the 7pm broadcast and an impromptu tour lead by Caledonia Skytower of locations appropriate to the Radio Riel production.

This Poster in Dickens Square will link you to Radio Riel Main Stream

FRIDAY, December 21st at The Dickens Project: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Concludes

At The Dickens Project Today!

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Today's Story Tours: Stave Four (selected) and Stave Five, The End of It

"... and it was always said of him that he knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive possessed the knowledge. May that be truly said of us, and all of us!"

~ Stave Five , A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Two readings at two different times, live in voice, all times slt.

~ 1pm* - with Kayden Oconnell, and Caledonia Skytower

~ 4pm - with Aoife Lorefield, and Da5id Abbot

Look for the big red carpet in Dickens Square for the starting point of the session.

ADDITIONAL Events Today!

@ 3:45pm in Dickens Square - WOOTMAS! The Raglan Shire Tiny Carolers

@ 7pm in In The Misfit Skybox Theater - A MISFIT CHRISTMAS, presented by Misfit Dance & Performance Art (Seating begins at 6pm, Post show music continues at 8pm)

NOTE: Click on the sign board (shown above) near the LEA 7 landing point to teleport to the Sky Box Theater

THURSDAY, December 20th: Ghosts of the Future & Tiny Carolers

At The Dickens Project Today!

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Today's Story Tours: Stave Four, The Last of the Spirits

"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."

~ Stave Four, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Two readings at two different times, live in voice, all times slt.

~ 2pm* - with Aoife Lorefield, Da5id Abbot, and Caledonia Skytower

~ 7pm - with Shandon Loring

Look for the big red carpet in Dickens Square for the starting point of the session.

* NOTE: this time has been adjusted from the original posted schedule due to changing circumstances. Our apologies for any inconvenience.

ADDITIONAL Events Today!

@ Noon at the Resource Center - VWER Tour with the Community Virtual Library

@ 12:40pm in Dickens Square - WOOTMAS! The Raglan Shire Tiny Carolers

WEDNESDAY, December 19th at THE DICKENS PROJECT: Stories, Music, and Wootmas!

More to see and do at The Dickens Project Today!

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Image courtesy of Inara Pey

Today's Story Tours: Stave Three, The Second of Three Spirits

"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. . . ."

~ Stave Three, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Two readings at two different times, live in voice, all times slt.

~ 2pm - with Aoife Lorefield

~ 7pm - with Kayden Oconnell

Look for the big red carpet in Dickens Square for the starting point of the session.

Special Bonus Events Today!

At 1:45pm in Dickens Square - WOOTMAS! The Raglan Shire Tiny Carolers

3-4:30pm in Dickens Square - Music and dancing with DJ Dano Bookmite

TUESDAY, December 18th: Music, Stories, and Events at The Dickens Project Today

Three Great Opportunities to Enjoy The Dickens Project Today!

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@ NOON - Russell Eponym, Live in Dickens Square

The Poet Laureate of Ce Soir Arts offers excellent music and outstanding prose and poetry that is especially selected for reading at The Dickens Project. Victorian poetry and song will mark the hour with wintry magic. Come gather in Dickens Square with friends and enjoy in this lovely atmosphere! Russell Eponym, live on Stream.

Today's Story Tours: Stave Two, The First of Three Spirits

"When Scrooge awoke it was so dark, that, looking out of bed, he could scarcely distinguish the transparent window from the opaque walls of his chamber. He was endeavoring to pierce the darkness with his ferret eyes, when the chimes of a neighboring church struck the four quarters. So he listened . . ."

~ Stave Two, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Carol Week continues at The Dickens Project as Scrooge conjoins with the promised Spirits on his journey of redemption with the These readings will be presented as Story Tours, visiting the locations on LEA 7 that have been created from the novella's inspiration.

Two readings at two different times, live in voice, all times slt.

~ 1pm - with Da5id Abbot & Caledonia Skytower

~ 7pm - with Kayden Oconnell & Caledonia Skytower

Look for the big red carpet in Dickens Square for the starting point of the session.

And there's more!

A new set of free Victorian Gowns in the Dressmakers' shop on Dickens Square. Not sure what to wear, ladies. Stop by for a simple, but elegant, addition to your virtual wardrobe! Courtesy of our own Aoife Lorefield.

Collect these free gifts and more, found throughout LEA 7 as part of The Dickens project 2018 Edition, produced by Seanchai Library.

MONDAY, December 17th: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Stave One - Marley's Ghost

"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."

~ Stave One, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Carol Week commences at The Dickens Project with the beginning words of Dickens' great Christmas ghost story. These readings will be presented as Story Tours, visiting the locations on LEA 7 that have been created from the novella's inspiration.

Two readings at two different times, live in voice, all times slt.

~ 2pm - with VT Torvalar

~ 7pm - with Aoife Lorefield, Gyro Muggins, and Cybele Moon

Look for the big red carpet in Dickens Square for the starting point of the session.
https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LEA7/128/131/22

Do you sometimes find words and phrases in "A Christmas Carol" that you don't quite understand? Visit "Professor Magwitch - Elocution & Lexology" near the Market Alley on the West side, where a glossary of words and terms is literally written on the walls.

Bless Us, Everyone!

THIS WEEK at Seanchai Libraries

We bring stories of all kinds to life, in Second Life

... and other virtual worlds

CELEBRATING GREAT STORIES IN VIRTUAL WORLDS SINCE 2008!

All times Pacific Time,

story events in Voice unless otherwise noted.

It's CAROL WEEK at The Dickens Project. All our events will be taking place on LEA 7, including Story Tours, and some fun special events.

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*Monday, December 17th:

~ 2pm - A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Stave One:Marley's Ghost with VT Torvalar

~ 7pm - Stave One: Marley's Ghost with Aoife Lorefield, Gyro Muggins, and Cybele Moon

*Tuesday, December 18th:

~ Noon - Russell Eponym Live! stories, music, & poetry, on stream

~ 1pm - A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Stave Two:The First of Three Spirits with Da5id Abbot and Caledonia Skytower

~ 7pm - Stave Two: The First of Three Spirits with Kayden Oconnell

*Wednesday, December 19th:

~ 1:45pm - Raglan Shire Tiny Carolers

~ 2pm - A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Stave Three: The Second of Three Spirits with Aoife Lorefield

~ 3- 4:30pm - MUSIC! - DJ DanoBookmite, live in Dickens Square

~ 7pm - Stave Three: The Second of Three Spirits with Kayden Oconnell

*Thursday, December 20th:

~ 12:40pm - Raglan Shire Tiny Carolers

~ 1pm - A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Stave Four: The Last of the Spirits with Caledonia Skytower

~ 7pm - Stave Four: The Last of the Spirits with Shandon Loring

*Friday, December 21st:

~ 1pm - The Conclusion: The Last of the Spirits (selected) & The End of It with Caledonia Skytower and Kayden Oconnell

~ 3:45pm - Raglan Shire Tiny Carolers

~ 4pm - The Conclusion: The Last of the Spirits (selected) & The End of It with Aoife Lorefield and Da5id Abbot

~ 7pm - A VERY MISFIT CHRISTMAS - Misfit Dance & Performance Art

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DICKENS PROJECT

Stories in voice unless otherwise noted. Schedule subject to change, because that is just how life rolls sometimes.

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All sessions at the Seanchai Library are offered free to all Residents. Have questions? Send a notecard to Caledonia Skytower

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15TH AT 7PM: IDLE ROGUE PRODUCTIONS Final Performance

AT THE DICKENS PROJECT:

It's your last chance to see this outstanding show ...

Idle Rogue Productions presents a creative program of quality, original dance performances inspired by the life and works of Charles Dickens, with a little Steampunk and Women's Empowerment thrown in for delicious spice. All of it performed live in Dickens Square.

Seating begins at 6pm (get yours early - seats fill up fast!)
Show at 7pm
Post Show Dance Party at 8pm.

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THURSDAY December 13th at 7pm: THE SANTA CLAUSE pt2

"Believing is Seeing..."

THE SANTA CLAUSE pt2

When Santa Claus accidentally tumbles off their roof, Scott Calvin and his son, Charlie, don't know what to do, until they find a small business card in Santa's pocket that reads: "If something should happen to me, put on my suit. The reindeer will know what to do." So Scott and Charlie take off on an amazing adventure in Santa's sleigh, delivering gifts and spreading cheer. But little do the Calvins realize, once you're Santa, you're Santa for life!

Author: Daphne Skinner/Leo Benvenuti/Steve Rudnick Book: The Santa Clause

Join us in Second Life & Kitely

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http://www.kitely.com/search?q=seanchai

WEDNESDAY, December 12th at 7pm: COMPETING WITH TIME

Ktadhn Vesuvino presents an original story . . .

You have a task that needs doing. Without thinking much about it, you pick up some tools and use your skills to complete the task.

Now... imagine making a New Thing. Ignorance is the beginning of wisdom. You reach for a tool... and it isn't there. What do you do?

"Competing with Time" looks at the beginning. Where do tools come from? What leads to their design? There's a road trip and participating in a sand sculpture contest, along with exploring ideas. And... there are cats.

Live in Stream,

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TODAY at The Dickens Project: Music with Ktadhn Vesuvino, Live in Dickens Square

What can you expect from a DJ whose name resembles the name of a mountain?

Ktadhn Vesuvino does indeed have a sturdy sense of the music he chooses, and a constant desire to take a long view of things - his is the road less traveled, and it really does make all the difference. So if you have never had the pleasure of hearing one of Kt's sets before, be prepared for eclectic, thoughtful music, assembled in a musical journey that (he always hopes) speaks for itself.

Grab a friend and join us in Dickens Square from 1-3pm slt, live on stream.
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If you are not getting the mountain reference, CLICK HERE

TUESDAY, December 11th @ NOON at THE DICKENS PROJECT: Russell Eponym Live!

DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN

RESCHEDULED TO DECEMBER 18TH AT NOON

The Poet Laureate of Ce Soir Arts offers excellent music and outstanding prose and poetry that is
especially selected for reading at The Dickens Project. Victorian poetry and song will mark the hour with wintry magic. Come gather in Dickens Square with friends and enjoy in this lovely atmosphere!

Russell Eponym, live on Stream.
https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LEA7/128/131/22

TUESDAY, December 11TH AT 7PM: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle

SPOILER ALERT: The Goose gets the short
end of this particular adventure.

Caledonia Skytower returns to Baker Street for the story of The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle, which first appeared in The Strand Magazine in January 1892.

One December, Watson arrives at 221B Baker Street to offer Holmes season’s greetings and best wishes, only to find the Great Detective earnestly studying a battered hat. Holmes explains it had been delivered by commissionaire Peterson, who had witnessed a scuffle between some men, all of whom had run off, one of them dropping the hat and a Christmas goose in the process. Happy to let Peterson keep the goose, Holmes had found the hat to be of great interest, and by the time Watson arrives, had formed a quite clear set of deductions concern its owner, which he then proceeds to relate to the good Doctor.

Their conversation is interrupted by the return of Peterson, who presents Holmes with The Blue Carbuncle, a priceless jewel stolen from the hotel suite of the Countess of Morcar a few days previously. Peterson explains he found the jewel inside the goose. Having been quick on the case at the time of the theft, the police had already arrested known felon John Horner, who had previously been seen in the Countess’ suite cleaning the fireplace, and charge him with the theft. But Horner had from the start protested his innocence, and the police had been unable to locate the jewel, leading them to believe it is in the possession of an accomplice.

So could it be that the man who dropped the goose and hat was Horner’s mysterious accomplice, or is something else going on? And why hide the jewel in a goose? For Holmes and Watson, the game is once again, very much afoot! Live on Stream.

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MONDAY, December 10th at 7pm: A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES and Other Holiday Favorites

Aoife once again visits the sea-town corner of Dylan Thomas' memory to share the cold and headlong moon, the lynx-eyed cats, the fire, the bat-black, snow-white belfries, and finally the close and holy darkness of this perfect Christmas. This and some poems of the season, for an evening's celebration.

Presented live in Voice.
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THIS WEEK at Seanchai Libraries

We bring stories of all kinds to life, in Second Life
... and other virtual worlds
CELEBRATING GREAT STORIES IN VIRTUAL WORLDS SINCE 2008!

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All times Pacific Time,

story events in Voice unless otherwise noted.

*SUNDAY, December 9th:

~ 1pm - TEA TIME with Charles Dickens - Selections from David Copperfield, Great Expectations, Nicholas Nickleby, and Oliver Twist, live in Dickens Square, in Voice.
~ 2:30pm - DJ Elrik Merlin - Music and Dancing live in Dickens Square, on stream.

Both at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LEA7/128/131/22

*MONDAY, December 10th at 7pm: A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES and other Holiday Favorites with Aoife Lorefield.

*TUESDAY, December 11th:
~ at NOON at The Dickens Project: Music~Poems~Stories with RUSSELL EPONYM in Dickens Square.   http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LEA7/128/131/22

~ at 7pm:  THE ADVENTURE OF THE BLUE CARBUNCLE - A Sherlock Holmes Christmastide Adventure with Caledonia Skytower

*WEDNESDAY, December 12th:
   ~  at 1pm: DJ Ktadhn Vesuvino - Music and Dancing live in Dickens Square, on stream.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LEA7/128/131/22
~  at 7pm: COMPETING WITH TIME  an Original Tale with Ktadhn Vesuvino

*THURSDAY, December 13th:
~ at 7pm: THE SANTA CLAUSE Part 2 with Shandon Loring  (Also in Kitely! Find teleport from the main Seanchai World grid.kitely.com:8002:SEANCHAI, in Kitely)

~ at 9pm: SEANCHAI LATE NIGHT with Finn Zeddmore

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DICKENS PROJECT

All sessions held at the Seanchai Library in Second Life unless otherwise indicated. Stories in voice. Schedule subject to change, because that is just how life rolls sometimes.

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All sessions at the Seanchai Library are offered free to all Residents. Have questions? Send a notecard to Caledonia Skytower

SUNDAY December 9th at THE DICKENS PROJECT

Two great events back-to-back today, both in Dickens Square:

@ 1pm - Tea Time with Charles Dickens
Join Aoife Lorefield, Da5id Abbot, Kayden Oconnell, VT Torvalar, and Caledonia Skytower for a wide selection from the works of Charles Dickens, including: David Copperfield, Great Expectations, Nicholas Nickleby, and Oliver Twist, live in Voice.

@ 2:30pm - Music with DJ Elrik Merlin
Whether classic rock, celtic flavorings, classical compositions, or even bagpipes, DJ Elrik Merlin always delivers a set that is packed with fun and interest, adding his great knowledge of music and recording histories to the brew. Come dance and enjoy today's journey in Dickens Square, live on stream.

Then take a turn around the region on Bay Rum Royal, explore the shadowy corners of the Merchants Alley, or sink your toes into the ooze at the southern shore. Plenty to see and discover!
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SATURDAY, December 8th at THE DICKENS PROJECT

Idle Rogue Productions presents an encore of the show that packed LEA 7 on Opening Day!

Victorian Christmas, Steampunk romp, and a whole lot of Woman Power! That's what this show presents, along with superb choreography and staging. There will only be one more opportunity to catch this show after today's performance.

Come early: the first performance packed the region before half hour!
~ Noon: Seating Begins (be nice to your cache and come, let it load and settle while you enjoy some pre-show music)
~ 1pm: Performance Curtain
~ 2pm: Post-Show Dance Party

Then stick around to explore the region: take a romantic carriage tour or hot air balloon ride, collect gifts.
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THURSDAY December 6th at 7pm: THE SANTA CLAUSE pt1

"Believing is Seeing..."

THE SANTA CLAUSE pt1

Join us in Second Life & Kitely

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Holly%20Kai%20Estates/213/43/27

http://www.kitely.com/search?q=seanchai

grid.kitely.com:8002:Seanchai

WEDNESDAY, December 5th at 7pm: HANUKKAH TALES

It was a miracle ... light when light should have ceased.

Caledonia shares tales ancient and more recent around the Jewish holiday.

Look to the light, the light in the window,
The simple lit candles that shimmer and shine.
The message is clear as simple lit candles,
The passion for freedom is yours and is mine.
– Rabbi Dan Grossman

Presented live on stream.
https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Holly%20Kai%20Estates/215/44/27

TUESDAY, December 4th: Events at Both The Dickens Project & on Holly Kai

It's a big day with lots of possibilities for story-full experiences:

@ Noon in Dickens Square at The Dickens Project: RUSSELL EPONYM with Music, Stories, and Poetry, live in stream. https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LEA7/128/131/22

@6PM in the CVL Resource Center at The Dickens Project: VCARA Reads! "The Christmas Tree" The Community Virtual Library and SJSU's VCARA program present their first ever storytelling event. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LEA7/237/61/21

@7PM back home at Seanchai Library: EVERYTHING ON A WAFFLE

Faerie Maven-Pralou presents the conclusion of Polly Horvath's award-winning tale of an orphan and
a singularly unique restaurant. Kate Bowzer, the owner of The Girl on the Red Swing (a restaurant where everything is served on a waffle) takes Primrose under her wing. She teaches her how to cook, doesn’t patronize or chastise her, even when she puts her guinea pig too close to the oven and it catches fire. And so Primrose, in her own perceptive way, develops wisdom beyond her years and a belief system we could all do well to adopt – including the idea that hope is not crazy. Presented live in Voice.
https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Holly%20Kai%20Estates/215/44/27

THIS WEEK at Seanchai Libraries

We bring stories of all kinds to life, in Second Life
... and other virtual worlds
CELEBRATING GREAT STORIES IN VIRTUAL WORLDS SINCE 2008!

_____________________________________

All times Pacific Time,

story events in Voice unless otherwise noted.

*MONDAY, December 3rd at 7pm: We are taking the night off ... Don't Panic! We'll be back.

*TUESDAY, December 4th:
~ at NOON at The Dickens Project: Music~Poems~Stories with RUSSELL EPONYM in Dickens Square
~ at 6pm at The Dickens Project: VCARA READS "The Christmas Tree" at the Resource Center http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LEA7/128/131/22

~ at 7pm:  Polly Horvath's EVERYTHING ON A WAFFLE concludes with Faerie Maven-Pralou

*WEDNESDAY, December 5th at 7pm: Isaac Bashevis Singer's HANNUKAH TALES  with Caledonia Skytower

*THURSDAY, December 6th at 7pm: THE SANTA CLAUSE Part 1 with Shandon Loring  (Also in Kitely! Find teleport from the main Seanchai World grid.kitely.com:8002:SEANCHAI, in Kitely)

*SATURDAY, December 8th at 1pm - Idle Rogue Productions onstage in Dickens Square - Preshow seating at Noon, Music and Dancing after the performance at 2pm.
  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LEA7/128/131/22

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DICKENS PROJECT

All sessions held at the Seanchai Library in Second Life unless otherwise indicated. Stories in voice. Schedule subject to change, because that is just how life rolls sometimes.

_____________________________________________________

All sessions at the Seanchai Library are offered free to all Residents. Have questions? Send a notecard to Caledonia Skytower

SATURDAY, December 1st @ 2pm slt: TEA TIME with Charles Dickens

The whole difference between construction and creation is exactly this: that a thing constructed can only be loved after it is constructed; but a thing created is loved before it exists.

~ Charles Dickens

Well, to be honest, Charles will not be joining us. But his work will be. Caledonia shares selections from Little Dorrit, A Tale of two Cities, and Great Expectations, live on stream in Dickens Square.

The Dickens Project on LEA 7

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LEA7/128/131/22

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