Despite the end of summer doldrums, the West of Ireland had another busy week.

- Lyndzee McMillan debuted as a DJ at Nancy’s, with events featuring styles of music including Celtic rock and traditonal Irish music. Large crowds were impressed by the depth of Lyndzee’s collection and her ability of weave together an interesting and cohesive set. Bravo, Lyndzee, and a belated Happy Birthday!

- Gilbert Sapwood also debuted as a DJ at Nancy’s, bringing a fresh new sound that featured world music and independent record labels. HIs unique and interesting mixes kept us dancing. Thanks, Gilbert!

- Slip Stringfellow, a beloved regular at Nancy’s and a long time supporter of Project Children, played live traditional Irish music on FOUR different instruments on Thursday. If you haven’t made it to one of Slip’s concerts, you’re missing not only wonderful and well played music but a guided tour of the forms of traditional Irish music. Phenomenal, as always!

- Tone Uriza, still recovering from his broken wrist and also a long time friend of Project Children, graced Nancy’s with two evenings of DJ’ing some of the best blues music you’ll hear anywhere in SL or RL. Because of the success of these evenings, Tone will now be a regular DJ at Nancy’s! We’re looking forward to dancing to his amazing sets, drawn from a deep and diverse collection of blues music in all it’s forms.

- The Saturday Bundoran Beach Party took on an international flavor this week. While Syd was off on a secret RL mission, DJ DanTr Runo stepped in and rocked Bundoran with a mix of rock, pop, and international music. It was a great dance and we are very grateful to DanTr for working so hard for Project Children.

- The Storytelling Guild of Second Life held their first meeting on Neart on Monday. Not only did they get a lot of work done, but they also shared great stories that touched cultures around the globe. Thanks to Gilbert and DaisyBlue for all their work leading up to and during the event. The evening was capped by an outstanding birthday dance for Lyndzee on the deck at Nancy’s. One of the results of this meeting is that the Guild will be holding a regular storytelling event at Neart on the 3rd Monday of each month, with the possibility of special events scheduled at other times. The first of these monthly events will be on September 17th. Details will we sent out closer to the date of the event.

- A special event will be held on September 9th: Dancing at the Crossroads. Please join us at Noon slt for an afternoon of Celtic Rock, world music, dancing, and craic DJ’ed by Lyndzee McMillan and hosted by Addie Dollinger and Aislinn Heron. Dance, have fun, learn more about Project Children, and enjoy the traditional Irish countryside and Celtic Crossing market place.

- The Cezanne Barbosa exhibit continues at the Keeler Gallery. If you haven’t had a chance to visit, please do. Cezanne’s paintings capture the spirit and beauty of the real West of Ireland.

Thanks,

Sioban