‘Leaving Do’ for AltSpace @39 Whitfield Street

The sun is setting on Cybersalon’s first metaverse presence built in AltSpace. In November 2022 Cybersalon used this VR and Browser-accessed metaverse to augment a virtual attendance option to launch a self published book of short  speculative fiction stories in a book called “22 Ideas about the Future”.

In 1994 the first internet cafe, Cyberia, a new point of presence came into existence after several false starts so a Guardian article from Sept 1994 reflects. (see article right)  article link

In July 2022 a project began to take the legacy and reminiscence storytelling of Cyberia to a new dimension, the metaverse, with its Cybersalon present day maverick, tech savvy community. AltSpace @39 Whitfield Street was conceived. Other platforms were considered but in the autumn of 2022 Microsoft’s VR metaverse AltSpace offered the most comprehensive facilities for hosting events.

The intention was always to make 39 Whitfield Street a multi-presence metaverse experience. Establishing the AltSpace presence was the first toe in the water. This farewell soiree begins in AltSpace and will retire for a first look and conversation in it's 22 Ideas Lounge in metaverse platform Spatial.

39 Whitfield Street in AltSpace is a faithful reconstruction of Cybersalons first bricks and mortar Cyber Cafe “Cyberia” which opened at 39 Whitfield Street in Central London in 1994. Cybersalong hosted 3 events in AltSpace before the announcement came on Jan 10th 2023 that the platform would sunset on March 10th. So before our fun starts it is to come to an end, in AltSpace at least. https://altvr.com/sunset/

Join us for a farewell to 39 Whitfield Street in AltSpace. Bring your 39 Whitfield Street Cyberia recollections. Last chance to don a Paper Hat and visit Hallidonto’s exhibited works. Join Eva and a few choice guest speakers for this end of the world soiree!

This is not the end! 

Thursday 9th March 

7pm - 9pm

Event Programme / timeline

18.30 - Zoom opens  (Audience Zoom link - On Request)

18.45 - AltSpace event destination opens - Destination Code - TXA241

19.10 - Welcome

19.05 - Soiree

20.00 - Chill out and Chat (AltSpace)

20.30 - Thank you and Farewell Altspace

20.30 - Spatial 22 Ideas Immersive Lounge opens

22.00 - Cybersalon Event Ends

Blue Stocking Society pitch collaboration with ChatGTP

My pitch delivered to the ladies at Blue Stockings Society on Monday 23rd Jan. Following this is the text I collaboratively through prompts generated by ChatGTP.

We came together at Tiger Community Enterprise in Nottingham's Lister Gate. It was about networking to bring a problem or issue we'd like help from fellow entrepreneurs. There was a opportunity to vote on who you think should win the £600 accumulated fund and network with other amazing women. I took SafetyCurtain as I presented my first ever pitch to fundraise. My pitch written with the help of ChatGTP3.

The winner was Fatou from Guinea (photo bottom right) who told us about the experience of pregnant women in her home country and her own sisters death while trying to give birth. Fatou’s friend has just trained as a midwife and is setting up a voluntary birthing hut so that women can access free support and midwifery and hopes to reduce mortality rates in their home town. The £600 will buy sterilising equipment, beds and packs given to the women after birth.

photo credit - Blue Stockings Society

Ladies, I am excited to introduce you all to SafetyCurtain, an international charitable trust that I have been a trustee of since 2019. SafetyCurtain is dedicated to providing small grants, usually less than $1,200 (around £970), to struggling actors outside of the UK. Our small grants help with essential living costs and personal medical bills to assist those living in war zones, extreme poverty or exposed to political conflict.

SafetyCurtain stands side by side with performers in the toughest places in the world.

Are you starting the year slightly unravelled?

MyWord 2023 - Balance

If you are starting the year slightly unravelled well you are not alone. Resolutions are ill advised but selecting a word to live by through out the next 365 days has been a foundation for me for a few years now.

This year after much thought I am needing to go with ‘Balance’.

On Jan 1st I reached 11.15am before my first wave of anxiety passed over me. This years word and it’s application to my life ‘Balance’ has many meditations before it.

I have plans for 2023. There is uncharted territory. There is perspective to recognise and secure. ToDo lists to compile and close. Balance to be pursued in my work and my life. Balance in how long I spend on tasks and assign to projects. I currently struggle with balance.

Tread lightly in January. Listen to your head and heart. I am resilient yet fragile. Delicate yet resolute. #MyWord for 2023 is Balance. What is yours?

It needs no explaining. One word. No requirement to copy paste and share but you are free to do so. My image was created using Canva perhaps you would like to make a #MyWord image for yourself. Print it as a card for you wallet or purse. Use it as your desktop wallpaper.

Previous words I have lived with… Boundaries (2020), Mindfulness (2021), Posture (2022).

I spent December in ‘overwhelmed on a rollercoaster’ mode!

Welcome to 2023… on my terms with a new resolve.

See you around.

#EdFringe2022 - Can't be there - webcast show

Let’s look at the Edinburgh Fringe

Streaming to YouTube, Twitch & on Facebook LIVE to the PCM projects FB Page. From the StreamYard studio I can see your comments across the digital landscape. Pick your platform.

I’m looking for guests for future web and podcasts. 7 EdFringe streams scheduled but will be following the fringe with Series 5 of my Lunchtime Livestream show starting Sept 1st.

Please comment, post your questions or just shout a hello.

Ep.01 - Show LINK on YouTube (recorded LIVE 12th Aug 12.30 UK time)

Live look at the Edinburgh Fringe programme and planning in the face of no app to help you this year. As well as chat, musings, digital meandering and virtual dreams from me Caron Lyon. Literally looking at the Edinburgh Fringe programme. Its rabbit hole time. A will share my tip and trick to help you find a path to maximise your EdFringe experience.

 

Ep.02 - Show LINK on YouTube (recorded LIVE 12th Aug 14.30 UK time)

 

With 2 shows at this years Edinburgh Festival Fringe we will look back at the Chronic Insanity journey and find out what nuggets of wisdom Joe Strickland can share. Twice in one day! Live look at the Edinburgh Fringe. Conversation with Artistic Director of Nottingham based Chronic Insanity Theatre. Chat, musings, digital meandering data and immersive futures. Caron's guest is Joe Strickland.

 

Chronic Insanity show at #EdFringe2022

• Some Other Mirror - Venue 391
• https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/some-other-mirror

• 52 Souls - Venue 186
• https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/52-souls

 

With the streams its my aim to help you find a path to maximise your EdFringe experience. Or understand a little more about the behemoth  that is the annual Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The biggest but not the only fringe festival. It is my ambition to take a show or be present as part of the official programme in 2023. How and whats involve to where I might be if I do take part is still quite overwhelming. These shows are a way for me to focus my fear and talk to those who are living the dream.

 

I've been to the fringe a couple of times. I loved each experience. I want to share how I managed and hear from performers and producers about what makes the Edinburgh Fringe so special.

 

Its an excuse to make media too. I do love a livestream. N.O.T.E No Opportunity To Edit!

 

Check out my podcast to - West Park Park Bench Podcast - https://anchor.fm/pcmcreative