Specials
African Art Exhibit at the Nova Straaf Gallery
25/01/2010
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Valentines Day Special
24/01/2010
With Valentines day fast approaching our spa is offering a special by one (30 or 60 minute) Massage get one free! The second is fully transferable. You can treat yourself giving the second to a friend (or that special someone) or use it another time. Simply buy your certificate from the vendor in the spa or contact our Health and wellness manager: Sammy Reddevil directly.
Offer vaild only until Febuary 14th or until 20 certificates are sold. Please remember to contact our Health and wellness manager: Sammy Reddevil to scheduled appointments or if you have any questions.
Offer vaild only until Febuary 14th or until 20 certificates are sold. Please remember to contact our Health and wellness manager: Sammy Reddevil to scheduled appointments or if you have any questions.
Join the Galaxy Team!
23/01/2010
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Galaxy on the web
14/12/2009
Galaxy Photo Stream - Don't forget that we have a lot of great photos from past events and general images of the ship on our Flickr photo stream at:
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Ship Hulls by Claus Almoga @ The Nova Straaf Gallery
23/11/2009
The exhibit will be on display for the month of November. You can also see Claus's work at http://www.seaklaus.com
Haruno Watanabe LIVE Saturday 1pm SLT at the Zodiac Ballroom
25/10/2009
Haruno Watanabe, has a Japanese origin with Boston Accent (she would like to think so but people call it "Japanese Haruno accent") living in the United States, has been classically trained since her childhood. She was a member of Tanglewood Festival Chorus, chorus group for Boston Symphony and Boston Pops for over 7 years. Singing has been always her passion in her life, but she stopped singing a couple years ago in real life because of some personal reasons. Then she found Second Life and has been having a blast singing and meeting other musicians from all over the world. She started singing again.
"Unlike her past experience singing Japanese folk music, Opera and Operetta, she sings showtune, Jazz Standards, Pops and Japanese pop on Second Life." That is what she said when she started singing at Second Life. She sang "O mio babbino caro", the beautiful opera aria at one of the concerts. Since then she has been asked to sing more opera arias by her fans. If requested, she will sing opera aria. She carefully picks songs that have beautiful lyrics and melody. Her friends describe her singing, "a voice pure like a crystal", "fragil and strong in music notes with all her emotion", "lovely and yet fearless sensation around her voice", and "just close your eyes and her voice will transport you far away."
DJ Xavian Starsider with a swing'n event Saturday 6pm in the Zodaic Ballroom
11/10/2009
Bridget Cassavetes *LIVE* Saturday 4pm in the Zodiac Ballroom
11/10/2009
Starwars: The Courtship of Princess Leia Monday 2pm
27/09/2009
The Courtship of Princess Leia is a 1995 bestselling Star Wars book by Dave Wolverton. It continued the streak of New York Times Bestsellers, which started with Heir to the Empire. The Courtship of Princess Leia is set in the Star Wars Expanded Universe, and deals with the downfall of Warlord Zsinj and the circumstances leading to the marriage of Han Solo and Princess Leia.
ELiz Watanabe *LIVE* in the Zodiac Ballroom Saturday 1pm
27/09/2009
Eliz has performed many times at local venues, in real life, focusing on improving her stage appearance. Eliz's passion is country music but she also loves to sing pop and love songs.
Major influences in Eliz's life are Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Martina McBride and Faith Hill. If you haven't heard this amazing lady perform then you don't want to miss this!
from the Cape Able Art Gallery
22/09/2009
This months exhibition in the Nova Straaf Gallery displays artists from the Cape Able Art Gallery in Second Life, a project of Virtual Ability. A beautiful, eclectic gallery, featuring prominent deaf/disabled artists from SL and RL. The Cape Able Art Gallery is presented by Nicolo Anthony of the RL Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, NY.
Artist's Statement, Adelene Dawner
What should I say to explain my work? I do things, a wide variety of things, and some people consider some of them art. I'm less 'creating' and more 'translating', most of the time. I code: write computer programs. That's creating/translating just as much as 'art' is, but most people don't think of it that way. I also have a lot of friends that I talk to, often taking what I see about a person's thought pattern or behavior pattern and the results of those, and translating it back to words so they can see it. I brainstorm, and I'm good at figuring out how a thing can be done. I like explaining things to people, and I learn well enough that I can have something explained to me poorly and explain it to someone else well, especially if I have the opportunity to ask the original explainer for clarifications on unclear points.
Artist's Statement, Scottius Polke
Scottius Polke's focus is primarily assemblage/mixed media constructions, with occasional forays into more illustrative arts, such as ink and pastel. He first started exploring the medium of assemblage/found objects in college, thanks to the inspiration of one of his professors. Other influences from the art world have included mixed media artists such as Robert Rauschenberg, Joseph Cornell and Anton Tapies.
Artist's Statement, Ronin1 Shippe
Ronin1 Shippe is an SL and RL artist, whose mediums include wood, clay, steel, and "painting" on the computer's virtual canvass. His SL paintings are studies in minimalism - Zen Impressionist works which strive to capture a mood, a moment, or a feeling - often whimsy - with only a minimal number of lines.
Artist Statement, Hope McAlpine
" A true artist knows thyself well as a teacher and is unfearful of challenge that is presented to them throughout their life and has the ablitly to translate their personal journey into a visual statement and thereby serve as an uplighting to others. Desire no need to copy others but love thyself well as an artist. "
Hope McAlpine have been blessed with gift of visual arts since birth, that has been given throughout her generatiion, from one to others. She discovered the meaning of art when she turned just three years old. Perhaps being born profoundly deaf further pushed her farther into a journey of life as an artist. Espeically while growing up with no means to communicate through writing, speaking, hearing or reading til she was about 8.
Hope McAlpine is the founder and Commander of Melissa's Blue Angel Police and Fire memorial Community Garden. The purpose of this memorial garden is to honor real life fallen police officers and firefighters and a place where people can come and reflect on fallens. Hope McAlpine currently studying for criminal justice. Law Enforcement is a big part of her real life.
Artist's Statement, Adelene Dawner
What should I say to explain my work? I do things, a wide variety of things, and some people consider some of them art. I'm less 'creating' and more 'translating', most of the time. I code: write computer programs. That's creating/translating just as much as 'art' is, but most people don't think of it that way. I also have a lot of friends that I talk to, often taking what I see about a person's thought pattern or behavior pattern and the results of those, and translating it back to words so they can see it. I brainstorm, and I'm good at figuring out how a thing can be done. I like explaining things to people, and I learn well enough that I can have something explained to me poorly and explain it to someone else well, especially if I have the opportunity to ask the original explainer for clarifications on unclear points.
Artist's Statement, Scottius Polke
Scottius Polke's focus is primarily assemblage/mixed media constructions, with occasional forays into more illustrative arts, such as ink and pastel. He first started exploring the medium of assemblage/found objects in college, thanks to the inspiration of one of his professors. Other influences from the art world have included mixed media artists such as Robert Rauschenberg, Joseph Cornell and Anton Tapies.
Artist's Statement, Ronin1 Shippe
Ronin1 Shippe is an SL and RL artist, whose mediums include wood, clay, steel, and "painting" on the computer's virtual canvass. His SL paintings are studies in minimalism - Zen Impressionist works which strive to capture a mood, a moment, or a feeling - often whimsy - with only a minimal number of lines.
Artist Statement, Hope McAlpine
" A true artist knows thyself well as a teacher and is unfearful of challenge that is presented to them throughout their life and has the ablitly to translate their personal journey into a visual statement and thereby serve as an uplighting to others. Desire no need to copy others but love thyself well as an artist. "
Hope McAlpine have been blessed with gift of visual arts since birth, that has been given throughout her generatiion, from one to others. She discovered the meaning of art when she turned just three years old. Perhaps being born profoundly deaf further pushed her farther into a journey of life as an artist. Espeically while growing up with no means to communicate through writing, speaking, hearing or reading til she was about 8.
Hope McAlpine is the founder and Commander of Melissa's Blue Angel Police and Fire memorial Community Garden. The purpose of this memorial garden is to honor real life fallen police officers and firefighters and a place where people can come and reflect on fallens. Hope McAlpine currently studying for criminal justice. Law Enforcement is a big part of her real life.
Advertise your SL/RL business on our website
20/03/2009
St. Patrick's day Specials!
14/03/2009
We have also slashed the cost of all staterooms as well! All rental boxes are preset to sale price, just come get them while they last!
Galaxy's DJ School will make you a star!
14/02/2009
The Galaxy Celebrates! Events and services continue... Happy Valentine's Day
13/02/2009
These are the scheduled events plan for today. Have a great Valentine's weekend on the Galaxy
Story Hour with Shandon Loring 11am in the Atrium Garden
Do you like to hear a good story? Then come join us today in the Atrium Garden with Shandon Loring reading various tales LIVE via SL voice .
Shandon Loring has traveled through many times and places and worlds, both virtual and real, and has recently come to the Second Life metaverse. He has collected many stories and tales and books, and would like to share his love of a good story with you, and to be your Seanchai (story teller).
For more information on your Seanchai, see the website below.
http://shandonb.googlepages.com
Clarice Karu LIVE 12pm SLT in the Zodiac Ballroom
The SS Galaxy is pleased to present Clarice Karu LIVE in our own Zodiac Ballroom! Clarice grew up in a musical family. From an early age she and the rest of her siblings enjoyed family time with mom on the guitar, dad on the banjo, older sister on piano, and everyone singing the old favorites.
Clarice stopped singing for a number of years but started again and has since found her niche in jazz. She loves to sing and hopes you enjoy the feelings and emotions she brings through her music.
This is certain to be a special valentines day event you won't want to miss. Grab that someone special and come join us!
The Soul Man (DJ Bobby Eberhart) 2-4pm SLT at the Zodiac Ballroom
Do you like to have your musical soul touched? Then join us today in the ballroom for a special valentines day set with The Soul Man (DJ Bobby Eberhart)! He is playing the best romantic soulfull music you ever heard! Bring your requests and dedications as The Soul Man will air them! And don't forget to bring that someone special!
Blue Lotus Geishas 4pm SLT At the Japanese Restaurant
Our Japanese Restaurant is having several Blue Lotus Geishas performing and playing traditional instruments. Since it is Valentines the Geishas will have a few special suprises for those that attend. Satu Moreau, our resident sushi chef will be on hand serving up the best in Japanese delectables. Grab your Kimono, love of sushi and come join us!
Joaquin Gustav LIVE at 7pm SLT in the Zodiac Ballroom!
The SS Galaxy is pleased to present Joaquin Gustav with a special romantic valentines day show! We hope you will join us tonight and don't forget to bring that someone special!
Joaquin is a highly trained guitarist, born and received his music education in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the birthplace of tango. Out of his fingers comes an array of string sounds that blend the colors of Latin American culture with his own elegant performing style. One of the hardest working musicians in SL, Joaquin never puts the guitar down. He is forever focused on giving one hundred percent to every performance. His wide range playlist includes smooth jazz, rock, tango, milonga, candombe and much more. His magnetic charm is as appealing as his musical talent, and managed to build a very successful fan base. He has a very warm interaction with the audience, always ready for dedications and requests.
Galaxy Saved!!!
12/02/2009
Dear Galaxy Community,
It was recently announced, the SS Galaxy has been hit by a economic downturn and has not been able to sustain itself and due to close at the end of the month.
Well I have very good news. The SS Galaxy will NOT close! A benefactor has agreed to take over the tier of the Galaxy. This new owner has assured me there will be little change in the day to day operations of the Galaxy. He is only interested in saving the ship from closure, not administrative duties. But Bill Stirling will take on less of a administrative role returning to Sag building projects, that have been put on hold due to lack of time. However, he shall still be around with building and doing future modifications to the Galaxy.
I shall stay on as Managing Director and most of the current staff will remain as well. A new dawn has come to the Galaxy!
DBDigital Epsilon
Managing Director, SS Galaxy
It was recently announced, the SS Galaxy has been hit by a economic downturn and has not been able to sustain itself and due to close at the end of the month.
Well I have very good news. The SS Galaxy will NOT close!
A benefactor has agreed to take over the tier of the Galaxy. This new owner has assured me there will be little change in the day to day operations of the Galaxy. He is only interested in saving the ship from closure, not administrative duties. But Bill Stirling will take on less of a administrative role returning to Sag building projects, that have been put on hold due to lack of time. However, he shall still be around with building and doing future modifications to the Galaxy.I shall stay on as Managing Director and most of the current staff will remain as well. A new dawn has come to the Galaxy!
DBDigital Epsilon
Managing Director, SS Galaxy
SS Galaxy Closing
09/02/2009
Dear Galaxy Community,
It is with great sadness I write to inform you the SS Galaxy will be closed and deleted from the SL grid on March 1st. With the effect of the world economic downturn, the Galaxy project is unable to sustain itself. After two years to the date of this project's start and large amount of resources spent with no recovery in sight, the financier of the Galaxy have decided to call it a quits.
If no serious action comes forth to save the ship by Feb 15th, the Galaxy will be destroyed in a spectacular sinking event on March 1st. It promise to be an event of a life time, just like the Galaxy herself has been. Stay tuned for group notice on the details.
Until then, our staff will be focused on the following house keeping tasks:
- all current occupied rooms and mall vendors will be allowed to stay till Feb 28. If you have paid rents beyond Feb 28 as of this message, we will refund your rents from March 1 and on.
- all unoccupied rooms' rent boxes have been set to 2 weeks max. The ship will stay open and operational for all to enjoy till the very end.
- room and service certificates will be honored as long as rooms and services are available. The last day to redeem certificates will be Feb 22.
- all personal objects will need to be removed from the ship by Feb 28. If you do not clean up your own objects, we cannot guarantee their safe return during the sinking process.
A Galaxy Museum is planned in SL and the website will survive as an archival site. We would like to preserve the "Galaxy Experience" and her memories as much as we can. There is even a possibility of a book with collections of stories and images from the Galaxy, "Life on the Galaxy". We'll let you know soon on how to contribute into the collection.
To our valued community members, we thank you for embarking on this most wonderful SL journey with us and your support and involvement which kept the Galaxy going in the last two years.
To the Galaxy Team, same as IRL, "the crew makes the ship", you've made the Galaxy Experience possible and special. It was an honor and pleasure serving with you. No matter what happens after this month, and wherever you carry on with your SL, you will always be part of the Galaxy family and the Galaxy yours.
Mahalo for the best two years of my SL. Aloha.
Bill Stirling
Sagittaria Owner and builder
It is with great sadness I write to inform you the SS Galaxy will be closed and deleted from the SL grid on March 1st. With the effect of the world economic downturn, the Galaxy project is unable to sustain itself. After two years to the date of this project's start and large amount of resources spent with no recovery in sight, the financier of the Galaxy have decided to call it a quits.
If no serious action comes forth to save the ship by Feb 15th, the Galaxy will be destroyed in a spectacular sinking event on March 1st. It promise to be an event of a life time, just like the Galaxy herself has been. Stay tuned for group notice on the details.
Until then, our staff will be focused on the following house keeping tasks:
- all current occupied rooms and mall vendors will be allowed to stay till Feb 28. If you have paid rents beyond Feb 28 as of this message, we will refund your rents from March 1 and on.
- all unoccupied rooms' rent boxes have been set to 2 weeks max. The ship will stay open and operational for all to enjoy till the very end.
- room and service certificates will be honored as long as rooms and services are available. The last day to redeem certificates will be Feb 22.
- all personal objects will need to be removed from the ship by Feb 28. If you do not clean up your own objects, we cannot guarantee their safe return during the sinking process.
A Galaxy Museum is planned in SL and the website will survive as an archival site. We would like to preserve the "Galaxy Experience" and her memories as much as we can. There is even a possibility of a book with collections of stories and images from the Galaxy, "Life on the Galaxy". We'll let you know soon on how to contribute into the collection.
To our valued community members, we thank you for embarking on this most wonderful SL journey with us and your support and involvement which kept the Galaxy going in the last two years.
To the Galaxy Team, same as IRL, "the crew makes the ship", you've made the Galaxy Experience possible and special. It was an honor and pleasure serving with you. No matter what happens after this month, and wherever you carry on with your SL, you will always be part of the Galaxy family and the Galaxy yours.
Mahalo for the best two years of my SL. Aloha.
Bill Stirling
Sagittaria Owner and builder
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