A Dance ... with Dragons

Great Balls of Fire!!  It started out as another beautiful day at the Petit Trianon; sun shining, birds singing, absolutely perfect for the All Hallows' Costume Dance.

The guests started to arrive; some on broomsticks, others just appearing out of nowhere.  This being Second Life their chosen means of transportation didn't raise much of fuss (well except maybe for that HUGE spider that scurried in ... not sure where that creature was hiding her invitation and I certainly wasn't about to approach her to ask!).  The costumes were fabulous ...

Duché de Coeur: Opera Meets Couture Gala

TatianaDokuchic Varriale & Baharat Atlas

Arriving at the Opera Meets Couture Gala

photo by Ana

Wasn't that a party!

Hosted by the Duché de Coeur's Academie Royale de Musique and Maniera LLC, the First Annual Opera Meets Couture Fashion Show and Gala was a smashing success.  I don't think I've ever seen so many well turned out avatars enjoying themselves in one place before.

Jennie Devin custom designed the setting and it was "jaw dropping".  It was the first time any of those new-fangled automobiles were ever seen on my (usually) 18th century region of Provence Coeur ;)

Tamra Hayden started the evening with her stunning performance.  Truly one of the best things about SL is being able to attend a live-stream music event like this.

A selection of gowns from some of Second Life®‘s top designers were modelled and then sold with partial proceeds being donated to help support the Academie’s education and outreach efforts.

The gala was a blast with DJ Shintoryu Allen spinning the tunes and people staying to dance the night away.

My "red carpet worthy" dress by BlakOpal Designs.

For more great pics of the event taken by Ana see 1st Annual Opera Meets Couture Gala April 2012

enChanted Easter Notes

Easter has given me an excuse to enjoy some "illumination" which I'm delighted to share with you. 

These pages are from a 17th century Antiphonary created by the "ateliers de l'hôtel des Invalides", Paris. 

Think of soothing Gregorian chants while you look at them; relax & immerse yourself in the marvelous details.

♪♪ Happy Easter ~ Happy Spring ♪♪

Académie Royale de Musique: November 2011

The Académie Royale de Musique in conjunction with the Duché de Coeur is pleased to present the following events for November 2011. 

November 06: Elvera Lerner with a Julie Andrews Tribute
November 06: SaraMarie Philly
November 06: Adevina Citron
November 06: WaltKeys Faith

November 11: Adevina Citron
November 11: Chris Fredrikkson

November 12: Lauren Ilo
November 12: The Balladeer
November 12: Tukso Okey

November 13: Benski Korhonen

November 20: Lauren Ilo

November 26: SaraMarie Philly
November 26: Lauren Ilo
November 26: The Balladeer
November 26: Kitty Zeddmore
November 26: Benski Korhonen

November 27: Yuki Hutchinson

Please follow the links for detailed information including times & SL® locations

Académie Royale de Musique: October 2011

The Académie Royale de Musique in conjunction with the Duché de Coeur is pleased to present the following events for October 2011.

October 01: Unity Productions Presents-Come Away My Beloved

October 02: Unity Productions Presents-Come Away My Beloved

October 03: Yuki Hutchinson

October 07: Jazz Night w Spirited Emor

October 14: Ceci Dover

October 14: Joozz Magic

October 15: Tip Corbett speaks on Composers Scriabin & Ravel

October 16: Miriam Forsythe

October 22: WaltKeys Faith

October 23: Tip Corbett

The Harvest Festival will also be held from October 28th to October 30th with more information to follow. 

Follow the links for detailed information including times & SL® locations

Académie Royale de Musique: September 2011

The Académie Royale de Musique in conjunction with the Duché de Coeur is delighted to present the following program for September 2011.

September 23: Concert-Dani Plassitz
September 24: Ballet-Flori Muffin
September 24: Blues Night-Pmann Sands
September 25: Opera House & Art Gallery Open House with Ceci Dover
September 27: Reggaie Night-Born Again Pagans
September 30: Concert-Joaquin Gustav

Follow the links for detailed information including times & SL® locations.

Académie Royale de Musique: Opening Night Masquerade Ball & Gala

Another exciting season is starting for the Académie Royale de Musique.  A Masquerade Ball will be held on September 17, 2011 at 12pm SLT in the Languedoc Coeur Ballroom followed by a performance Billy Mikoyan and the Billy Mikoyan Orchestra.

At 2pm SLT, the party continues with Ceci Drover performing at the Skull & Crossbones Inn.  More event information here.

Everyone is welcome to this Second Life® event!