By Gemma Cleanslate
I go to shows at
the Theater on the Hill (TOTH) often and enjoy them thoroughly. I usually arrive
and enter the theater immediately about 15 minutes before the show begins to get
a good seat for viewing and taking pictures for my articles. I rarely have
looked outside but I find I should have. There is a lot more to the region than
I ever knew.
The theater itself
is very beautiful and built in the style of a classic domed temple that gleams
in the sunlight. Beneath the Theater lobby there is a cabaret where events are
also held. The main theater
overlooks two sims, Pure Luxury and Theater Stage. I saw the outdoor sunken
theater and went over to check that out, then saw that the whole region was a
beautiful area to walk. Along the paths I found some lovely real life artwork by Taddeus Adagio set on easels for sale. There are small
buildings along the walkway which circles a large lake. Oliver Lake, with an
island, Oliver Island with an
enclosed resting area with a small pond and fountain . As you cross the bridge
to begin your walk you will find a hydrobike to take you out to the
island.
I climbed a tower
to get an over view of all. The foliage and trees are in late spring glory which
adds to the experience of walking. Continuing along the walk way I came up a
brick walled garden with another art piece fountain that is a memorial garden to
some of those members of the TOTH that have passed. It is a place of serenity
and meditation.
I continued around
and back to the theater sim and stopped there at a museum built in the style of
the old west pueblo dating back to the original inhabitants of that area. It is
named the Great Light Gallery and holds the photographic works of Immerdar
Fredriksson where he reflects, “If one is patient with Grand Canyon; if one
spends the time, eventually visual rewards--supreme moments for the landscape
photographer--will surely present themselves. "Grand Canyon: The Great Light" are these moments.”
There are three floors of photographic images that are utterly marvelous.
Walking through you will experience the feeling of being at the rim, in the
canyon, and on the Colorado River. I went through three times I think just to
get the feeling over again.
In the area below
the theater there is a shop with dashing clothes for gentlemen and formal gowns
for women. Very lovely and I was tempted but resisted .. for
now.
Next to that is a
gallery called “Kids Art” and
behind it a workshop for those who wish to create works at scheduled workshops
and who take field trips for inspiration and themes . It is run by Jeppe Violet.
You can find out more about this gallery by visiting. Don’t miss the Scaled
Orrery featuring the sun and planets.
All this I missed
by just going into the theater! It pays to look around. Be sure to visit and
take a walk. Some people fly everywhere in sl. I think they don’t know what they
are missing. I have learned to take a long walk or a horse ride if the sim calls
forthat. This slurl will take you outside the Theater and you can make your way
from there. There is a lot to see. s
Gemma Cleanslate
There are many
individual cats to meet in the show and the music leads you to
understand each one. There are some very special ones that grab your
heart. 
