Where Have You Been? S04E09: Journey to the Centre of the Earth
We’re pleased to present the latest episode in our original series, “Where Have You Been?”, where we discuss things to do and places to visit across the Second Life Grid. Episodes are broadcast on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 12 noon and 4pm SLT/Pacific Time. In this episode we experience Journey to the Centre of the Earth, at SLEA 8.
Jack Flanders in The Secret of the Crystal Maidens
Tune in on Friday for the latest episode of our exciting 9‑part radio serial from our friends at ZBS Foundation: “The Secret of the Crystal Maidens” - at noon or 4pm Pacific/SLT every Friday! In which Jack encounters a Mayan crystal goddess…
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Where Have You Been? S04E08 The Silent Book Club in SL
We’re pleased to present the latest episode in our original series, “Where Have You Been?”, where we discuss things to do and places to visit across the Second Life Grid. Episodes are broadcast on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 12 noon and 4pm SLT/Pacific Time. In this episode we take a look at the Silent Book Club.
The Silent Book Club is a global community of readers with more than 1000 chapters in 50 countries around the world.
Members gather in bars, cafes, bookstores, coffee shops, libraries and online to read together in quiet camaraderie — which makes it perfect for a format like Second Life.
The Magic of The Musical S03E04: The Best of the Big Apple
This programme is now available on Mixcloud.
Our LIVE original series,The Magic of The Musical, continues today — Saturday, August 17th at 2pm SLT/Pacific Time. Host Caledonia Skytower explores songs, stories and lore from the world of musical theatre.
Tune in to Virtual Community Radio here on the web site — from where you can also download our mobile app — plug this URL into a network player: http://main.vcradio.org — or ask your smart speaker to “Play Virtual Community Radio!”
Also today on Virtual Community Radio, enjoy our featured music On Broadway, and the latest edition of “Where Have You Been?” at 12 noon and 4pm SLT/Pacific. And don’t miss The Engines of Our Ingenuity from the University of Houston, every four hours from 4am SLT/Pacific.
This Month: The Best of the Big Apple
Who knew? There are over 200 Broadway musicals that are about, or set in New York City — The Big Apple. Seems like there’s nothing Broadway likes as well as that “toddlin’ town” where it makes its home. From “42nd Street,” to “West Side Story”, Caledonia shares a selection of music from the shows that celebrate NYC.
WYB S04E07: Bloom Light Show Residency at SLEA
The latest edition (S04E07) of “Where Have You Been?” — the VCRadio original series that features places to go and things to do around the Second Life Grid — takes a look at a stunning multimedia art experience at the Second Life Endowment for the Arts.
“Semence: A Digital Odyssey” is a light and particle show created by Lalie Sorbet and Chrix. The name “Semence” means “seed” in French, and also refers to the reproductive cell of all living forms. This symbolizes the essence of the artists’ exploration of a digital world filled with pixels, colors, shapes, and effects. “Semence” represents a journey through the cycle of life, from inception to growth and beyond, and uses the full potential of Second Life, integrating particles, meshes, animesh, and other effects to create a memorable experience.
These light shows really are unlike anything you’ve seen on this grid. Not only can you observe the show, but sit in the chairs provided and you will soon find yourself immersed in the show- literally, flying amidst the emerging and changing shapes and colors. The artists say, “Semence” is more than just a show. It is a metaphor for life’s journey. We want you to be more than just a spectator. Visual effects will seamlessly incorporate you into the narrative, making you an integral part of this digital adventure. Join us to witness and participate in this fusion of technology and art, where every element is a seed sown to cultivate wonder, growth, and inspiration.
S04E07 – Bloom Light Show Residency at Second Life Endowment for the Arts
SLEA Bridge 1 – Moderate
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLEA%20Bridge1/115/184/3001
SLEA Website:
https://sleagrants.com/
Photo Contest: https://sleagrants.com/blog/2024/07/14/capture-the-magic-slea-bloom-light-show-photo-contest/
IMPORTANT NOTE: To interact with the light show, sit in one of the chairs provided. The chairs accommodate both single and couple seating.
“Where Have You Been?” airs every Wednesday and Saturday on Virtual Community Radio, at 12 noon and 4pm SLT/Pacific Time.
WYB S04E06: Genealogy in SL
The latest edition (S04E06) of “Where Have You Been?” — the VCRadio original series that features places to go and things to do around the Second Life Grid — discusses the Second Life Virtual Genealogy Society (SLVGS). There is a thriving community in Second Life centered around the study of family history and origins, and the tracing of family lineages.
The Second Life Virtual Genealogical Society brings together a wide variety of people who are interested in family histories, holds monthly meetings and offers a range of support for those tracing their ancestors.
Find then on the region Adam ondi Ahman – General
Discover more about the SLVGS in the current “Where Have You Been?” episode, broadcast on Wednesdays and Saturdays at noon and 4pm SLT/Pacific. Also on Wednesdays and Saturdays, tune in for “The Engines of Our Ingenuity” from the University of Houston, every four hours from 4am SLT/Pacific.
Other ways to connect with the SLVGS:
Website: https://slvirtualgenealogy.org
X: https://twitter.com/SLGenealogy
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SLVGS
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slvirtualgenealogy/
The Space Programme: Apollo 11
Space Music and a space documentary.
Wednesday 24th July 2024: 55 years ago this week, the Apollo 11 spacecraft’s Command Module separated from the Lunar Excursion Module and began its return to Earth after the first human being had stepped out of the LEM and set foot upon the Moon. Today, in a special programme by our sadly passed dear friend Peter Carbines, that we’ve broadcast annually from the start of the station (and beyond), we celebrate the mission’s achievement in music, and in a special music- and actuality-based documentary.
The Magic of The Musical S03E03: Reflections of America
Our original series of The Magic of The Musical, continues today — Saturday, July 20th @ 2pm SLT/Pacific Time. Host Caledonia Skytower explores songs, stories and lore from the world of musical theatre.
Missed the live show? Listen again here on Mixcloud.
Join our live audience at Ceiluiradh Glen on Saturday at 2pm SLT — slurl: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nowhereville/196/131/21 or tune in to Virtual Community Radio on the web site, plug this URL into a network player: http://main.vcradio.org — or ask your smart speaker to “Play Virtual Community Radio!”
Also today on Virtual Community Radio, enjoy our featured music On Broadway, the latest edition of “Where Have You Been?” with the final broadcasts of our “Live from SL21B” episodes in Second Life, at 12 noon and 4pm SLT/Pacific. And don’t miss The Engines of Our Ingenuity from the University of Houston, every four hours from 4am SLT.
This Month: Reflections of America
U.S. Politics are delicate matters to discuss, especially in a year like 2024. Looking back, Caledonia examines four award-winning musicals and how they reflect the issues and self-identity of American culture contemporary to when they debuted. What does America think of itself and how does that change from the 1930s through today? Featuring the award-winning productions Of Thee I Sing, Fiorello!, 1776, and Hamilton.
Where Have You Been? — Live at SL21B Part 2
On Wednesday, July 10th, we broadcast our second live programme from our exhibit at the Second Life 21st Birthday Celebration. We’ll be re-broadcasting it on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 12 noon and 4pm SLT/Pacific Time until the event closes on the 21st July.
This is an SLB you don’t want to miss. The Community Showcase has some of the best exhibits we’ve seen in a long time. Residents seem to have really embraced the theme of “Elements” and interpreted that in a variety of ways, many straightforward, and others very subtly.
Classic Electronica
Today we are leaving our traditional genres for a while with a programme of music produced with the aid of electronic devices, stretching right back to the early days of the genre, with tape manipulation and “found sounds” and the use of digital to analogue converters attached directly to mainframe computers, as in the landmark album “Music From Mathematics”.
We take a listen to early uses of the Moog and other synthesisers and albums that mixed musique concrete with synths for a light-hearted melodic sound, from the likes of Perrey & Kingsley.
Moving forward you’ll hear classic albums like “Switched-On Bach” and other recordings by pioneer synthesist Wendy Carlos, and other quite different classic albums from the “Berlin School” of synthesiser music.
You’ll hear Tonto’s Expanding Head Band. Jean-Michel Jarre. Jean-Phillippe Rykiel. Tangerine Dream. Tom Dissevelt and Kid Baltan. Tomita. The BBC Radiophonic Workshop. And many more. All in all, plenty to get your teeth into.
“HDR Modular Synthesizer Macro” by Peter Gorges is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
