R.F. Burton Library Corner – Alexandrian Free Library Events

Continuing Exhibits:

Celebrating our Namesake: Toussaint L’Ouverture (1743-1803)
Fri 2011-05-20 – Thu 2011-08-15
Where: Toussaint L’Ouverture Community Library, New Toulouse
http://slurl.com/secondlife/New%20Toulouse/65/91/24

Authors in the Aether: an exhibit at the Caledon Library
Mon 2011-08-01 – Tue 2012-08-01
Where: Caledon Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/55/202/23

Events of the Week:

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SEANCHAI LIBRARY
Rosslyn Guardian with Vintage Paranormal
Wednesday, 10 August, 2011
7:00pm – 8:00pm SLT
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Description: 
Imagine Sherlock Holmes meets the X-Files!
Storyteller Rosslyn Guardian continues a series of short stories written in the early 1900’s by Englishwoman Dion Fortune.  Ms. Fortune was a Kabbalistic Ritualist who, with her group, did esoteric work to combat the occult workings of Hitler during WW II. Meditating through the blitz in London, she later moved to Glastonbury to continue her work.

Although she wrote mostly nonfiction, she did write a few novels, very dated by today’s standards, but her real fiction gem was this book of short stories.
“Secrets of Dr. Taverner”
The character of Dr. Taverner is a Holmesian fellow who runs a residential clinic in the English countryside. With a background in esoterics he deals with cases the establishment couldn’t touch.

Please join us for a facinating journey into Vintage Paranormal in voice!

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SEANCHAI LIBRARY
Voice Performance Master Class
Saturday, 13 August, 2011
10:30am – 12:00pm SLT
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Description: 
Whether you are reading poetry, literature, or telling a traditional story, in the Virtual World your “tool” first and foremost is your voice.  Pace, expression, emotion, tone and sculpting words will all be a part of these working sessions, to be held once a quarter. Work with senior Seanchai Library Staff, lead by Caledonia Skytower, to hone and refine your skills as a live vocal performer in SL.  Presentation will be in voice.

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SEANCHAI LIBRARY
Conclusion: The Penderwicks at Pointe Moutte with Caledonia Skytower
Monday, 15 August, 2011
7:00pm – 8:00pm SLT
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Description: 
We say goodbye to the Penderwick sisters and their friends as they leave their summer home.  Join us to see how some of the plots wrap up with this fun family.  Story in voice.

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SEANCHAI LIBRARY
“The Rhinoceros and the Unicorn” with Bear Silvershade
Tuesday, 16 August, 2011
7:00pm – 8:00pm SLT
Where: Seanchai Library
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28
Description: 
Lalo is an artist, who missed his golden opportunity for love of his wife and children. Eking out a meagre existence in the gutters of Sanctuary, Lalo is sought out by a wizard who offers the painter his heart’s desire; but a wizard’s gift is never without a price. “The Rhinoceros and the Unicorn”, by Diane L. Paxson, was first published in the Thieves’ World anthology, Shadows of Sanctuary in 1981. Story shared in voice.