A "Society and Information Technology" lecture-discussion series takes place on Berkman Island weekly on Wednesdays at 4pm PDT until July 30th.
The current topic is: "Envisioning a Global, degree-granting, free, open, virtual-world University, with Harvard as a key player".
Topic schedule as well as transcripts from earlier sessions.
The presenter is Scott McLeod, whose research focuses on the ethnography of the Internet as he explains in his website.
June 14, 2008
Ballet Pixelle presents "Shuzenji"
Ballet Pixelle presents "Shuzenji"
Sunday June 15th, 2008
5:00 PM PDT
Ballet Pixelle Theatre
Sunday June 15th, 2008
5:00 PM PDT
Ballet Pixelle Theatre
Ballet Pixelle (formerly Second Life Ballet) presents "Shuzenji", a ballet set in Edo-era Japan. "Shuzenji" tells the story of two lovers, Sakura and Tokai, who are separated from each other when Tokai is murdered at the shrine of Shuzenji by jealous Oirans, or courtesans. However, the faithful Sakura continues to search for Tokai at the shrine, and because of her enduring love, Tokai's spirit is freed. What happens next?
June 12, 2008
Kuna Indian Art Exhibit
Textile art from the Kuna Indians of Panama is on display at the Tranguil Art Museum. This is a vivid, informative exhibit.
At landing in the museum garden, go up the stairs and then through the doors into the museum.
There are three floors to the exhibit. You will find ethnographic photos as well as a map on the top floor.
At landing in the museum garden, go up the stairs and then through the doors into the museum.
There are three floors to the exhibit. You will find ethnographic photos as well as a map on the top floor.
For more information:
- IM Brianna Beresford.
She is the owner of the Tranquil Art Museum and the nearby Tranquil Cafe.
Days of Russia in Second Life
June 12-15, 2008 - Days of Russia in Second Life.
This is a celebration of the Russian national holiday: Russian Independence Day.
The festival will take place in the Russian Archipelago.
There will be banners with links to Russian islands and areas in SL.
There will also be exhibits of Russian artists in SL; Russian icons; Russian souvenirs; a car show and military vehicle expo; fashion shows; etc.
The festival will end on June 15th on Red Square in Second Moscow.
This is a celebration of the Russian national holiday: Russian Independence Day.
The festival will take place in the Russian Archipelago.
There will be banners with links to Russian islands and areas in SL.
There will also be exhibits of Russian artists in SL; Russian icons; Russian souvenirs; a car show and military vehicle expo; fashion shows; etc.
The festival will end on June 15th on Red Square in Second Moscow.
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