Monthly Archives: September 2022
Where Have You Been? S02E19: Rosehaven Caverns
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In the latest episode of our original series, “Where Have You Been?”, where we look at things to do and places to see across the Second Life Grid, Cale and Rik visit the Rosehaven Caverns — a new development that enables you to navigate around the estate underground! The show goes out Sept 28, and Oct 1, 5 and 8, at 12 noon and 4pm Pacific/SLT; 8pm and midnight in the UK.
The system is growing every day and each of the caves are built by different denizens of the realm, making this a huge collaborative experience to explore and get lost in. There’s a subway entrance in Laudanum leading to the Underground, a mine shaft outside a gothic castle on the other end of the realm leading into the tunnels, not to mention a handful of secret pirate tunnels. Each resident participating adds their own style and imagination to their design and then connects to the nexus.
The Magic of The Musical: “With Cat-Like Tread” Now On Mixcloud
“With Cat-Like Tread” focuses on the influence of the distinctive operettas of W.S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan on American musical theater’s evolution years later in the 20th C. Host Caledonia Skytower is joined by guest Elrik Merlin as they compare and contrast with views from both sides of “the pond.”
At the height of the Victorian era in England, a partnership developed between dramatist W.S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan that resulted in a form of operetta so unique that it is regularly referred to as its own genre: “G&S” – Gilbert and Sullivan. Their dozen musical shows directly influenced musical theater in the 20th C, introducing innovations in content and form that are still part of the language of musicals today. They’ve stood the tests of time, politics, and parody – oftentimes encouraging the latter. Their shows are still widely performed in the English speaking world, and Gilbert and Sullivan societies abound in North America.
The Magic of The Musical explores the blending of music and drama — featuring the songs, history, and lore that make up the musical theater canon. Learn more about some of your favorite shows and composers as we cue the orchestra, and the overture begins.
NOTE: The actor mentioned in this episode who portrayed the Police Constable in the 1980 New York Public Theater production was actually Tony Azito, not Tony Anselmo. Azito was an American eccentric dancer and character actor. Anselmo is an American voice actor, best known as the voice of Donald Duck.
Another chance to hear Tarot @ Teatime
While Tarot @ Teatime is on hiatus, we are repeating the original season of our series of programmes looking at the Tarot, beginning at Episode 1.
In Tarot @ Teatime, we explore the history and meaning of the Tarot, and discuss a variety of techniques for reading the cards.
The Magic of The Musical: “With Cat-Like Tread”
Join us at the VCRadio Theater on Chestnut Hills in #Secondlife at 2pm pacific/slt on Saturday, September 17, or tune in and listen to the show live on Virtual Community Radio.
This month: “With Cat-Like Tread” focuses on the influence of the distinctive operettas of W.S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan on American musical theater’s evolution years later in the 20th C. Host Caledonia Skytower is joined by Guest Elrik Merlin as they compare and contrast with views from both sides of “the pond.”
At the height of the Victorian era in England, a partnership developed between dramatist W.S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan that resulted in a form of operetta so unique that it is regularly referred to as its own genre: “G&S” – Gilbert and Sullivan. Their dozen musical shows directly influenced musical theater in the 20th C, introducing innovations in content and form that are still part of the language of musicals today. They’ve stood the tests of time, politics, and parody – oftentimes encouraging the latter. Their shows are still widely performed in the English speaking world, and Gilbert and Sullivan societies abound in North America.
The Magic of The Musical explores the blending of music and drama — featuring the songs, history, and lore that make up the musical theater canon. Learn more about some of your favorite shows and composers as we cue the orchestra, and the overture begins.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chestnut%20Hills/135/105/3802
Also Today …
- Featured Music
- Where Have You Been? visits the Duran Duran Universe (replay)
- The Engines of Our Ingenuity plays every four hours beginning at 4am slt/pacific
NOTE: The actor mentioned in this episode who portrayed the Police Constable in the 1980 New York Public Theater production was actually Tony Azito, not Tony Anselmo. Azito was an American eccentric dancer and character actor. Anselmo is an American voice actor, best known as the voice of Donald Duck.
The Mystery of Jaguar Reef — A Classic Jack Flanders Adventure
Tune in on Friday for the next episode of this exciting radio serial from our friends at ZBS Foundation: The Mystery of Jaguar Reef! This is the latest of four half-hour episodes, one every Friday at noon and 4pm Pacific/SLT.
THE MYSTERY OF JAGUAR REEF — A JACK FLANDERS ADVENTURE
Jack investigates a puzzling case of personality change and soon finds himself scuba-diving into a dilemma off the shores of Belize. Where did this mysterious pirate wreck come from? Is Jack really a pawn in a cosmic chess game? And why does everyone around him seem to be “Walk-ins”, except (perhaps) Captain Coco, his local liaison? Pulsing festival rhythms, a dose of potent “Viper Rum” — and the pirate ship ascends into the tropical night sky. Jack is suddenly at the helm suspecting that some kind of alien plot is afloat. And so it is… Here are some samples…
For fans of audio drama, radio drama, radio adventure, adventure radio drama, radio mysteries and exotic metaphysical mysteries. And don’t forget that if you enjoy this or any of our presentations of ZBS radio dramas, you can buy the series from zbs.org or stream them from ZBS Media.
Tarot & Teatime: Catch Programmes You Missed!
Our original series on the history of the Tarot and how the cards may be read is currently on hiatus. We intend to bring you a new series soon in its familiar Thursday and Sunday slots.
In the meantime, it’s easy to listen to the existing shows again — maybe to refresh your memory or because you missed them first time round. Just go to Mixcloud.com and search for “Tarot@Teatime”.
In addition, if you visit our Mixcloud Profile, you’ll find all the original series that are available since we opened at the start of 2021.
Where Have You Been S02E18: Duran Duran Universe
In the latest episode of our original series, “Where Have You Been?”, where we look at things to do and places to see across the Second Life Grid, Cale and Rik visit the Duran Duran Universe.
Whether Simon, Nick, John and Roger are logged in or not, the four-region Duran Duran Universe is a marvelous place to explore and hang out. One of the most successful things about the estate is that it really conveys the energy of the 1980s visually — from the Patrick Nagel flag winking at you from the flying microphone, to the gigantic lipstick tower, to the mud wrestling pit (!), it is just totally suffused with the vibe of those times.
There are 16 listings for the Duran Duran Universe in the Second Life Destination Guide, and it has its own sub-heading in the destination menu. And that’s just scratching the surface: whether you are exploring the Lipstick Tower, the Mediterranean Spa, the Tower of Hades, the Teahouse or The Love Chapel … There’s just a whole lot to see and explore.
The episode premieres on September 14th and runs on Wednesday and Saturday at noon and 4pm SLT/Pacific Time (8pm and midnight in the UK) until September 24.
S02E18 — Duran Duran Universe
Owner: Duran Duran (Yes, them)
SLURLS/URLS:
Duran Duran Universe (Estate) Main Landing Point
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Azizi/79/56/26
Regions: Aziz, Khanada, Sanhedralite, & Tlon — General
You were a fan back in the day and you are surprised that they are still playing? There’s no time like the present to catch up. Check out their website at duranduran.com
Queen Elizabeth II 1926 — 2022
We at Virtual Community Radio extend our condolences to our friends and colleagues in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her reign was long, and filled with many events that both challenged and advanced the lives of her people, while she inspired the world. We pay our respects and honour her memory.
We are currently presenting a programme of music by a variety of British composers following this sad event.
It’s the MOST — Music from the Original Sound Track — Episode 11
*This show is now available on MixCloud.
Planning a heist? How about a murder? Attending a love-in? Or is your biker gang planning an outing? Have we got the show for you!
Join your host Susannah, on Saturday September 3rd, at 12:30pm and 4:30pm Pacific/SLT – that’s 8:30pm and half past midnight in the UK – for the 11th show in our monthly series, The MOST – Music from the Original Sound Track. Dedicated to crime, spy, suspense, exploitation, and psychedelic movie and television soundtracks from the 50s, the 60s and beyond, The MOST is the best accompaniment for all your police-blotter high-jinks. PLUS… “Where Have You Been?” takes a pre-Hallowe’en trip, “Engines of Our Ingenuity” every 4 hours, and much more!
