Third Annual Fleet Week

The THIRD ANNUAL gathering of
Second Life's Steamland Navies

Shipbuilders Exhibit * Submarine Race * Windjammers Race
Epic Ironclad Battles * Tall Ship Battles *
Naval Review * Uniform Ball
Winterfell * November 13-19



SUNDAY NOVEMBER 13
* Shipbuilders' Expo and Shipbuilding Contest Begins
>> Shipbuilders offering nautical vessels and supplies from the Age of Sails, the Age of Steam and and the Age the Never Was will have displays along the piers and wharves of Winterfell Absinthe and Winterfell Laudanum, offering their wares to the Public.
The best vessels will be awarded trophies, and the public may vote on their favorites throughout the week.
[To Apply for a display please contact the Harbormaster, Mr Marcel Ghostraven]

* Exhibit of Naval Art Begins
>> An exhibit of naval themed pictures will take place at the Bright Star Gallery in Winterfell Laudanum
[Artists interested to Exhibit their works, please contact Wildstar Beaumont]

* Fleet Week Opening Ceremonies, 1-3 PM SLT
>> Dancing Around the Fleet - the Fleet Week HQ at En Garden Island in Winterfell Anodyne
Grand opening of the week with a party at En-Garden Island, Headquarter of the Fleet Week Activities
A semi-formal party where Steamlanders and friends can get ready for a week of fun and competitions
Organizer and Host : Eilidh McCullough - DJ : Soliel Snook

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TUESDAY NOVEMBER 15, 6 PM SLT
>> Sailships Battle, Tue 15th
This year , the very first Sailships battle of the Fleet Week history
Unfurl the sails, charge the cannons, wait for the turn … wait … wait .. now! … BROADSIDE!!!!
the Fleet Week Sail Field : Winterfell Libris, Winterfell Undertow - Event HQ at En Garden Island in Winterfell Anodyne
Organizers and Event Masters : Cee Edman , Litta Nightfire

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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 17
* Iron Melee, 6PM SLT.
>> An epic naval skirmish fea8turing the navies of the steamlands, slugging it out on the open ocean. Rumor has it that pirates and other mercenaries may be in attendance as well, although reports of mer-creatures trying to sabotage the proceedings are obviously untrue...
the Fleet Week Sail Field : Winterfell Libris, Winterfell Undertow - Event HQ at En Garden Island in Winterfell Anodyne
Organizers and Event Masters : Cee Edman , Litta Nightfire

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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18
* Fleet Review, 2PM SLT.
>> The state-based navies of the Steamlands, in their finest regalia, proceed on a course taking them past reviewing stands on the outskirts of the Fleet Week Sailing Field (Winterfell Libris, Winterfell Undertow). The Public is invited to attend at the HQ at En Garden Island in Winterfell Anodyne
Inspector General of the Fleet and Master of the Event : Oriella Charik

* NEW TOULOUSE BALL, 3 PM SLT
>> The Community of New Toulouse will host a Ball to relax after the fleet review in their Winterfell Embassy
Organizers : David Abbot, Addison Greymyst - DJ Soliel Snook

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SATURDAY 11/19
* Windjammer Race, 12PM SLT.
>> Tall ships and wind-powered vessels to compete in this yachting race around the sailing field, before cheering crowds gathered on viewing stands. Trophies will be on hand for the winners.
SL wind powered class and non-SL wind powered class will compete in different events
the Fleet Week Sail Field : Winterfell Libris, Winterfell Undertow - HQ at En Garden Island in Winterfell Anodyne
Competitors are invited to test the race field in the days before the event
Organizer : Wildstar Beaumont

* Submarine Races, 2PM SLT.
>> The finest submariners - and their daring mechanical marvels - will line up to compete against each other in this underwater tournament. The Public won’t want to miss this epic event grid-wide famous for its underwater dirty tricks. Appropriate dress is encouraged.
the Fleet Week Sail Field : Winterfell Libris, Winterfell Undertow - HQ at En Garden Island in Winterfell Anodyne
Competitors are invited to test the race field in the days before the event

* 3rd Formal Uniform Ball at Piermont Landing , 6PM SLT.
>> The public is invited to attend a inter-Steamland nautical-themed Ball hosted by Breezy Carver at Piermont Landing in New Babbage. Naval uniforms for officers and sailors are encouraged. Shipbuilding awards and race winners will be honored.

The latest guide, maps, and schedules of Fleet Week activities will be available at Winterfell Anodyne beginning November 7.

* Contact Wildstar Beaumont for more information
- The Fleet Week Team

the Celebrations for Winterfell's 5th Anniversary

 

The first of November it will be the 5th Anniversary of Winterfell, the Dark Fantasy realm created by Miss Serra Anansi, also known as the Seneschelf and Lady Twilight.

Tomorrow it will be a full day of Celebrations. Here is the schedule, all times are SLT :

9:00am – 10:00am
Winterfell 5th Anniversary - Foot Race Elimination Heats - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Winterfell%20Laudanum/216/252/22
Prelimanary heats to find out who is the fastest runner in Winterfell! Winners progress to finals. If you are interested, contact Tai Galicia. Course is open for practice all week.

10:00am – 10:30am
Winterfell 5th Anniversary - Winterfell Foot Race Final - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Winterfell%20Laudanum/216/252/22
Footrace final for the title of fastest person in Winterfell. 1000L first place, 500L second place and 250L third place cash prizes for the winners. Course is open for practice all week.

10:30am – 11:30am
Winterfell 5th Anniversary - Horse Race Elimination Heat - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Winterfell%20Laudanum/216/252/22
Prelimanary heats to find out who is the fastest horseman in Winterfell! Open to all types of horses (amaretto, Champion, etc) Winners progress to finals. If you are interested, contact Tai Galicia. Course is open for practice all week.

11:30am – 12:00pm
Winterfell 5th Anniversary - Winterfell Horse Race Final - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Winterfell%20Laudanum/216/252/22
Horserace final! Preliminary heat winners vie for the title of best Horseman in Winterfell. C1000L first place, 500L second place and 250L third place cash prizes for the winners. Course is open for practice all week.

12:00pm – 1:00pm
Winterfell Anniversary - Changhigh Trinity Sisters - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Winterfell%20Anodyne/219/187/22
The Changhigh Trinity Sisters are a performing group that has created and designed a very unique and extremely powerful fire-dancing show, full of Lightening effects of many different kinds, originally created, scripted and available in Second Life, including fire balls, prims, particles and poofers, lasers , sparks, smokes and ofter kinds of realistically Light.

1:00pm – 2:00pm
Winterfell Anniversary - Engrama - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Winterfell%20Anodyne/130/21/23
A Winterfell favorite: Engrama slowly melts into the world with their moody and atmospheric sound-scapes. Drawing from influences like Mogwai, Sigur Ros, and the tamer side of Sonic Youth, their compositions slowly tumble and roll into a cerebral playground, full of shadows and flickers of color so subtle they appear as if in the corner of the eye

2:30pm – 3:30pm
Winterfell's 5th Anniversary - Embassy Row Block Party - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Winterfell%20Absinthe/76/148/22
Street party in celebration of all nations who have become close friends and allies to Winterfell over the years.

4:00pm – 5:00pm
Winterfell Anniversary - Russell Eponym - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Winterfell%20Anodyne/130/21/23
Come listen to a dear friend of the realm spin a tale of fantasy and imagination

5:00pm – 7:00pm
Winterfell 5th Anniversary Ball - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Winterfell%20Anodyne/219/187/22
Semi formal ball - come as your "alter ego"

7:30pm – 9:30pm
Winterfell's 5th Anniversary - Final Party - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Winterfell%20Anodyne/219/28/23

Tonight -Piermont Landing Presents The 4th Annual Masquerade Ball

Piermont Landing

 Presents 

The 4th Annual Masquerade Ball

Piermont Landing

Saturday, October 22nd

6pm to 9pm SLT
Music By the Amazing DJ Bats

Sponsored by

The Curious Seamstress

Ghosts in the Machine Build Contest

29 prim Limit

Featured In-House Showcase:

**The Looking Glass**

Announcing the third annual Fleet Week of the Steamlands

Tentative List of events

• Opening Event - Winterfell 13th of November
• Shipbuilders Exhibition
• Ironclad Battle, 
• Naval Review of the Steamlands Navies
• Tall Ship Races
• Submarine Races
• Social events by local businesses/residents
• Uniform Ball at Piermont in New Babbage on November 19

the agenda and schedule will be finalized soon 

Announcing Æther Salon: The Second Edition

What is 'Salon'? According to Dictionary.com it is:

salon [suh-lon; Fr. sa-lawn]

1. a drawing room or reception room in a large house.
2. an assembly of guests in such a room, especially an assembly, common during the 17th and 18th centuries, consisting of the leaders in society, art, politics, etc.
3. a hall or place used for the exhibition of works of art.
4. a shop, business, or department of a store offering a specific product or service, especially one catering to a fashionable clientele: a dress salon; a hair salon.
5. ( initial capital letter ) (in France) a. the Salon, an annual exhibition of works of art by living artists, originally held at the Salon d'Apollon: it became, during the 19th century, the focal point of artistic controversy and was identified with academicism and official hostility to progress in art. b. a national exhibition of works of art by living artists: Salon des Refusés; Salon des Indépendants.


(A Salon gathering, photo by Mr PJ Trenton)

We may extract bits and pieces of those definitions to answer an even more burning question: What is 'the Aether Salon'?

The Aether Salon has, in its illustrious past, attracted speakers from all over the Steamlands to gather on the third Sunday of each month in its iconic building in the City/State of New Babbage. These interesting, talented, or sometimes simply lunatical speakers have enthralled and educated rapt audiences for an amazing 28 month run under the original ownership. The final 'first edition' Salon in August, 2011, ended with the unfortunate destruction of the building in a freak explosion, something quite rare in New Babbage.


(Photo of the Salon's explosion during 'Forks!' by Miss Bookworm Heinrichs)

But the Aether Salon is returning, now under new management, but quite respectful of the reputation and history of the Aether Salon. Soon, you shall again be able to soak up the knowledge and wisdom of a fresh crop of Salon speakers.


(Photo of the Salon's original management by Miss Bookworm Heinrichs)

Or - shall you be amongst the speakers? Think upon it. What is your passion in life? What knowledge do you have to impart? Might your topic be suitable for the Salon? If you are able to put your passion into words, please contact Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (klauswulfenbach.outlander inworld) and describe your chosen topic.


(Photo from Lady Eva Bellambi's presentation of 'Romance!' by Mr PJ Trenton)

The first 'second edition' Salon shall be Sunday, October 16th at 2 pm SLT as is usual; it will be celebrating the Anniversary of the Salon as a whole. All former speakers are requested and urged to attend (please wear your sashes if possible). The unveiling of the model of the new Salon building will also take place, so the first regular speaker of the new season will present in an eyecatching venue on November 20th.

Please join the Aether Salon group, free of charge, for notices of upcoming sittings.

Yrs.,
Klaus Wulfenbach, Baron
Manager, Æther Salon


(Photo of Frau Annechen Lowey and Baron Klaus Wulfenbach by Mr PJ Trenton)

A postscript from Ceejay Writer,the Deputy Editor of The Primgraph and Prim Perfect magazines.

We are very proud that many of the past Salon speakers have been our own writers, photographers, and staff.

Amongst our Prim Perfect team, we have been represented by Miss Jedburgh30 Dagger, Miss Beq Janus, Miss Ceejay Writer, Miss Saffia Widdershins, Mr PJ Trenton, Miss Rowan Derryth, Mr Linus Lacombe, and Lady Eva Bellambi.

Additionally, from The Primgraph, speakers have included Miss Bookworm Heinrichs, Mr JJ Drinkwater, Miss Riven Homewood and Miss Elegia Underwood.


(Photo of Miss Bookworm Heinrichs and Doctor Obolensky during 'Heroines!' by Mr PJ Trenton)

Burlesque for Breasts! Tonight!

The difference between burlesque and the newspapers is that the former never pretended to be performing a public service by exposure. -- I. F. Stone, December 24, 1907

Tonight, Monday October 3rd, 2011, at 8pm slt, in the breathtaking The Casbah of Steelhead Port Harbor, the Champagne Ladies shall be privileged to offer you entertainment and a public service. Please join us as we celebrate the playful side of life with our vintage style of sass and fun, titillating one and all for a good cause - Susan G. Komen for the Cure. We promise to do our very breast!

BoobieThon events will continue through October 7th! To stay 'abreast' of activities, a listing of all BoobieThon events is in this earlier Prim Perfect blog posting.

Starting this Weekend: BoobieThon

The 4th Annual BoobieThon in Second Life starts this Saturday, October 1st (and in real life, so does the 10th Annual Blogger BoobieThon), both aimed at raising funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Over the years thousands of dollars have been raised forin both worlds.

In Second Life, a week of interesting, fun, and, at times, irreverent affairs for you to enjoy as the Saving Second Base committee members educate about - and raise money for - breast cancer research and treatment. You are all invited to join as many events as possible!

Please note, that as the BoobieThon is a celebration of all things mammary, some of these events are marked as MATURE, and there is nudity in some of the art on display.

The current schedule of events follows:

October 1, 2011

• Opening Night Party - 6:30pm SLT, Cliffs of Skye, Magna Carta
  
• Art Auction Opening - travel next door to RoHaus for the opening of the bidding (7:30pm SLT)
  
• Designer Vendors open - 6pm SLT, Winterfell BoobieBall Garden

October 2, 2011

• Touche for Boobies - 12pm SLT, Winterfell En Garden
  An en garde tournament: 16 openings - entry fee is 1000L
  The winner will receive 1500L and a special trophy to commemorate the event!
  
• Educational Salon - TBA (PG-13)
• Art Auction and Designer Vendors continue

October 3, 2011

• Burlesque for Breasts - 8pm SLT, La Casbah, Steelhead (Mature)
• Art Auction and Designer Vendors continues

October 4, 2011

• Shape Shifter Competition - 4pm SLT, The Hobo Theatre, Hobo Island (This should be a PG-13 event, but as with all things BoobieThon, it could become mature!)
• Art Auction and Designer Vendors continue

October 5, 2011

• Victoria's Secret - 7pm SLT at the Blue Mermaid, Caledon On Sea (Mature)
• Art Auction and Designer Vendors continue

October 6, 2011

• Poetry Slam for Boobies - 5pm SLT, der Hut, Winterfell Absinthe (PG-13)
• Art Auction and Designer Vendors continue
• LAST BID for art auction will be taken at 8pm SLT

October 7, 2011

• BoobieBall (I) - 12pm SLT, BoobieBall Garden, Winterfell (Mature)
• BoobieBall (II) - 7pm SLT, Boobie Ball Garden, Winterfell (Mature)
• Designer Vendors continue
• Final Donation will be made at 8:50 SLT.