SL20B Official Guide And Magazine

 

 

 For the Second Life Twentieth Birthday, Linden Lab issued an "Official Guide and Magazine" (link). One can download it, or thumb through on their webbrowser. 

 

"Through its vibrant pages, this commemorative magazine dives into the rich history of the virtual world of Second Life, unraveling two decades of innovation, creativity, and community building. Hear from the founder, executive team, pioneering designers, and creative Residents about the history and future of Second Life. Whether you're a long-standing resident or a curious newcomer, it is an invaluable keepsake and source of inspiration, serving as both a nostalgic tribute and an exciting glimpse into the limitless possibilities of our virtual world."

 

https://issuu.com/secondlifeofficial/docs/sl20bguide

 

Press Release : Resolution Exhibition

Location: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Water%20Haven/147/128/24

Kultivate’s latest gallery, Dene Gallery, presents the Resolution Exhibition! This special three day exhibition will feature some of the top talented photographers and artists that can be found on Flickr. The exhibition is curated by photographer and artist,  Tempest Rosca (Huntsman) and will feature 3 days of live music.

ParticipatingArtists Include: Beuanna Banana, Brian2 Werefox, ByrneDarkly Cazalet, CalebBryant Resident, Giselle Chauveau, INARA PEY, Ivyana Szondi, Johannes Huntsman, Kacey Macbeth, Kalina Sands, ladycharis, Lam Erin, LawrenceD, Morgaine Blackrain, Myra Wildmist, nugget ichibara, Paradox Mercury, PinkRayne, Reya Darkstone, Rockcail Resident, Roman Godde, serenaelia, sirspanking, Skip Staheli, Skye Fairywren, Sugarfairy88 Resident, Tempest Rosca, TrishaSrose, Whata Conundrum, and Wicca Merlin

The following live performers will provide entertainment throughout the exhibition: Samuel James, Steph Sinatra, Mavenn, Wolfie Starfire, Jesie Janick, Max Kleene,  and Samm Qendra.

About Dene Gallery and Kultivate:
Dene Gallery is part of the Kultivate family of galleries and is located in Rosehaven. The gallery is curated by Tempest Rosca (Huntsman) and highlights one artist each month. Kultivate consists of Kultivate Magazine, Windlight Art Gallery, The Edge Gallery, Kultivate Loft Gallery, Kultivate Signature Gallery, & Kultivate Select Gallery. The goal of Kultivate is to promote and support the cultural aspects of Second Life. Kultivate is proud to be the official sponsor and media partner of Team Diabetes of Second Life, an official and authorized team of The American Diabetes Association.


For More Information:
https://kultivatemagazine.com/resolution-exhibition/

Press Release: 5th Annual Kultivate Anniversary Weekend

Dates: Friday June 12 to Sunday June 14

Location: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Water%20Haven/136/135/24

 Kultivate turns 5 this year and the annual anniversary weekend is returning June 12 to 14, 2020! This special weekend will feature a special art exhibition, live music, and giveaways!

 Participating artists: aht1981, Akiko.Tripsa, AlexAvion, Angel Heartsong, Anibrm Jung
Anouk Lefavre, archgothica, DrusillaGwind Resident, Elle Thorkveld, Francis Bagration,  Hana Hoobinoo, ilyra chardin, Inara Pey, Jamee Sandalwood, Johannes Huntsman, Kapaan, Karma Weymann, KismaKSR Resident, Myra Wildmist, Reycharles Resident, Rissy Feiri, Sabine Mortenwold, Sheba Blitz, SkinTrader Greyskin, softandred, Syphera Inaka, talligurl resident, Tempest Rosca-Huntsman, Vanessajane66, Veruca Tammas, Vita theas, and wintergeist

 Live performers and instructors: Nina Setner, Melinda Baptiste, Samuel James, Aisle Sings, and Max Kleene.

For more information, Click Here .

Press Release: 5th Annual Kultivate Spring Art Show

Dates: April 24, 2020 to May 1, 2020

Location: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Water%20Haven/139/134/24

The 5th Annual Kultivate Spring Art Show will take place April 24 to May 1, 2020 and will feature 2D and 3D artists, live music, a hunt, storytelling, and cabaret dancing! We will also have a variety of giveaways and contests, so you can win a variety of artistic and photo tools, as well as lindens! This event will feature both a juried and non juried competition component, where artists will compete for prizes in a variety of categories.

Participating juried artists include: AlexAvion, angyel Resident, Anouk Lefavre, danielofangel, Eucalyptus Carroll, Freedom Voix, ilyra chardin, Jamee Sandalwood, Johannes Huntsman, Judilynn India, Kacey Macbeth, Kapaan, KodyMeyers Resident, Michael Lysios, mth63, Myra Wildmist, paineful, Rory Torrance, Sabine Mortenwold, SandyBlackCloud, Sevant Anatra, Sheba Blitz, Skye Joubert, softandred, softandred, Solana Python, Syphera Inaka, TaraAers, Tempest Rosca, Vanessa Jane, Veruca Tammas, & ViktorSavior. There are also two special exhibitions by Debauche Dance & The Art Loft.

The following live performers and instructors will provide entertainment throughout the art show:  Wolfie Starfire, SaraMarie Philly, Aislen Sings, Melenda Baptiste, Samm Quendra, Holly Giles, Savannah Rain, Mavenn, and Maximillion Kleene. Whymsee and Seanchai Library will also have special events at the art show.

About Kultivate Magazine:
Kultivate Magazine is a publication about the cultural aspects of Second Life. The goal of Kultivate Magazine is to support art, culture, photography, music, and fashion. Kultivate Magazine consists of the magazine, The Windlight Art Gallery, The Edge Gallery of Black & White Imagery,  The Kultivate Loft Gallery, The Kultivate Signature Gallery, The Kultivate AIR Gallery and The Kultivate Select Gallery. Kultivate Magazine is proud to be the media partner and primary sponsor of Team Diabetes of Second Life, an official and authorized team for The American Diabetes Association

For More Information:
https://kultivatemagazine.com/2020-spring-art-show/

The Kultivate 4th Annual Anniversary

Kultivate Magazine, a publication that focuses on the artistic side of Second Life, is celebrating it's fourth anniversary. As they do every year, they're celebrating with both an art show and music events every day this week. Marcel Mosswood of the Newser was there, and wrote about the event.

Read Marcel's story in Design.

Press Release: Kultivate Magazine Presents Homes For Our Troops Art Auction and Fundraiser

July 1 to 4, 2017

Kultivate Magazine (Kultivate) will hold a fundraiser in support of Homes For Our Troops. This event will feature live performers, dj parties, a special flag hunt, and an art auction with proceeds going to Homes for Our Troops (HFOT). Homes For Our Troops is a charity that supports veterans by providing resources that can help veterans rebuild their lives after military deployments and war. The fundraiser will take place July 1 to 4, 2017.

The following artists are participating in the fundraiser (in alphabetical order): Booyakashaka Resident, captainofmysoul, Catalina Staheli, Eleseren Brianna, Eucalyptus Carroll, ilyra chardin, Isis Desmoulins, iSkye Silverweb, IthilwenRose Resident, Jamee Sandalwood, John Brianna, Karma Weymann, KodyMeyers, LailaKnight84, Meishagirl Resident, Miele Tarantal, mmorganwhitfield, Myra Wildmist, retroye resident, Sandi Benelli, Sheba Blitz, Solana Python, Syphera Inaka, talligurl resident, Veruca Tammas, Vivienne Darcy, wild Alchemi, and WrenNoir Cerise.

The schedule for this fundraiser can be found below:
Saturday, July 1, 2017:
8 am slt-event area opens; art auction begins; hunt begins
4pm to 5pm slt -live performer Melenda Mikael

Sunday, July 2, 2017:
12pm to 2pm slt-Red, White, and Blue Ball
4pm to 5pm slt-live performer Lark Bowen

Monday, July 3, 2017:
4pm to 5pm slt-live performer J Lively

Tuesday, July 4, 2017:
12pm to 2pm slt-4th of July Party (daytime)
4pm to 6pm slt-4th of July Party (nighttime)
6pm slt-Fireworks; art auction ends; hunt ends

About Homes For Our Troops
HFOT builds homes as a departure point for Veterans to rebuild their lives, and once again become highly productive members of society. Despite their life-altering injuries, many Veterans have embarked on new careers, completed their college degrees, or started families. Empowered by the freedom a mortgage-free and specially adapted home brings, these Veterans can now focus on their recovery and return to their life’s work of serving others. Many have embraced their roles as motivational speakers, sharing their messages of persevering through tragedy with groups and classrooms around the country; others take to a national platform to promote awareness of veteran suicide, homelessness and PTSD. Their incredible stories are the driving force for the work for HFOT.

About Kultivate Magazine
Kultivate Magazine is a publication about the cultural aspects of Second Life. The goal of Kultivate Magazine is to support art, culture, photography, music, and fashion. Kultivate Magazine consists of the magazine, The Edge, Edge Productions, and The Edge Gallery; The Windlight Art Gallery,  The Red Gallery,  The Kultivate Bailywick Gallery, The Kultivate Select Gallery, Ristorante Ivanna, & The Tribute and Crown Pub. Kultivate Magazine is proud to be the media partner and primary sponsor of Team Diabetes of Second Life, an official and authorized team for The American Diabetes Association.

For More Information:
https://www.hfotusa.org/
https://kultivatemagazine.com/homes-for-our-troops-art-auction-fundraiser/

Contact Information:
For inquiries about Homes For Our Troops in Second Life, please contact Frets Nirvana


SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Water%20Haven/144/138/22

Press Release: Kultivate Magazine's Second Anniversary Celebration

Kultivate Magazine, a magazine that celebrates the artistic side of Second Life, will celebrate its 2nd anniversary in June 2017. Kultivate Magazine is the brainchild of owner, founder, and publisher, John Brianna (johannes1977 Resident) in the virtual world of Second Life.
“It’s hard to believe that Kultivate Magazine is closing out another amazing year. Our events, exhibitions, readership, content, and social media content has grown throughout the past two years, “ says John Brianna, Founder and Owner of Kultivate Magazine and it’s many divisions.

To celebrate this milestone, Kultivate Magazine will have a special weekend of events that will include, live music, dj parties, shopping, a special art exhibition, storytelling from the Seanchai Library, tribute bands, a special hunt and more! This weekend will also see the debut of Kultivate Magazine’s latest artistic component, The E.V.A Project, launch with a very special artistic fashion theater production named !Show!
The complete anniversary weekend schedule can be found below:

June 7, 2017-
Kultivate Anniversary Summer 17 Photo Challenge Begins

June 8, 2017-
4pm slt-Bad Amp Tribute Bands presents The Rolling Stones

June 9, 2017-
8 am slt-Kultivate Anniversary Summer 17 Art Exhibition and Shopping Area Opens
4pm slt to 5pm slt – Live performer Melenda Mikael
5pm to 6pm slt– Whymsee
6pm to 7pm slt– Live performer SarahMarie Philly

June 10, 2017-
1pm to 2pm slt-The E.V.A Project presents !Show!
3pm slt to 4pm slt-Live performer Dimivan Ludwig
4pm to 5pm slt-Live performer Winston Ackland

June 11, 2017-
12pm to 1pm slt- Art Goes Bollywood With DJ Gabriele Riel
3pm to 4pm slt-The Seanchai Library
1159 pm slt – Kultivate Anniversary Summer 17 Art Exhibition & Shopping Area Closes
Additional events will take place throughout the remainder of June and July 2017. “We are proud of this anniversary weekend and are looking forward to continuing to support the arts in Second Life and across the metaverse,” says John. “It is rewarding to see the support and dedication from various persons in Second life for Kultivate.”
About Kultivate Magazine
Kultivate Magazine is a publication about the cultural aspects of Second Life. The goal of Kultivate Magazine is to support art, culture, photography, music, and fashion. Kultivate Magazine consists of the magazine, The Edge, Edge Productions, and The Edge Gallery; The Windlight Art Gallery,  The Red Gallery,  The Kultivate Bailywick Gallery, The Kultivate Select Gallery, Ristorante Ivanna, & The Tribute and Crown Pub. Kultivate Magazine is proud to be the media partner and primary sponsor of Team Diabetes of Second Life, an official and authorized team for The American Diabetes Association.

For More Information:
www.kultivatemagazine.com
https://kultivatemagazine.com/kultivate-anniversary-summer-17-events/
Contact Information:
https://kultivatemagazine.com/contact/

SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Water%20Haven/138/139/23

Press Release: Da Vinci’s Workshop Styling Show at BURN 2

Date: October 22, 2016

Time:  2pm to 3pm slt

Slurl: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Burning%20Man-%20Opal/80/131/25

The Edge will be holding its 'Da Vinci's Workshop' Styling show and Live Art performance at the prestigious BURN2 Event on the 22nd October at 2pm SLT. 

BURN2, which runs this year from the 15th - 23rd October is a one of the biggest annual Art Events in SL. It is officially linked to the real life Burning Man event, so this is a truly amazing opportunity to showcase Fashion Art in SL.

Stylists and Models from Kultivate's The Edge were given the brief to come up with creative stylings and runway presentations inspired by BURN2's theme this year 'Da Vinci's Workshop' Presented on an unusual Art Build runway, this show will be a truly creative and very entertaining event.  Presented in a runway show and told story format, on a Renaissance Glockenspiel inspired art build, it will showcase Styling as a form of creative expression through the Modern Art medium of Live Art.  Gabrielle Riel of Radio Riel will be providing the music for the event.

About The Edge:
The Edge is the Fashion division of Kultivate Magazine. The Edge's mission is to explore the true edge where Fashion meets Art, though its Edge section of Kultivate Magazine, through the Edge Gallery which promotes awareness of and celebrates Fashion Art in SL, through education and awareness of creativity in Fashion and Styling, and now also through creative Fashion Art Events.

For More Information:
https://kultivatemagazine.com/the-edge/

http://www.burn2.org/

Press Release: Windlight Magazine Changing Name

Windlight Magazine announces its name change to Kultivate Magazine. The name change is part of the rebranding of Windlight to reflect its expansion into other art forms, including music, fashion, and literature.

Kultivate Magazine will continue being a provider and supporter of the arts in Second Life and will continue providing these services to the many artists and creators in Second Life. The brand will also continue providing services to it’s real life virtual patrons in the form of tutorials and classes.

The name Kultivate was chosen for a variety of reasons. Brand founder and publisher, John, explained his reasoning for the choice of name: “When I created Windlight last year, I wanted to assist artists and to provide resources for the art world to anyone who wanted them. I also started Windlight in memory of a much beloved younger sister, who tragically passed away two years ago…….Kandis, my sister, experienced growth in more ways than one in Paris and took her photography to new heights and levels as she perfected her craft. This growth is what has lead me to rebrand Windlight into it’s new name: Kultivate.” The choice to spell cultivate with a K was in honor of John’s sister Kandis.

Kultivate will encompass Kultivate Magazine, The Edge and The Edge Gallery, Windlight Art Gallery, Windlight Bailywick Gallery, The Riff, and the upcoming Team Diabetes of Second Life Art Gallery.

“Cultivation is the art and science of growing things. We hope that you will continue to grow with us and Kultivate our love of all things artistic. Please note that our strong commitment to the arts will never change. We will continue to have our art shows, our galleries, and our many artistic events to bring you the resources you have grown to love and utilize. If anything we will simply expand and bring you additional resources to help you to cultivate your craft, “ continued John.

For more information on the brand’s name change, please visit the following link:
https://kultivatemagazine.com/2016/07/29/rebranding-of-windlight/

Kultivate’s goal is to support and further the arts in Second Life. The main art forms that the brand supports are 2D and 3D art, literature, music, fashion, and lifestyle elements. For more information please visit: https://kultivatemagazine.com/about/

Press Release: Windlight Magazine and Scala Present Achromatic

In celebration of its one-year anniversary, the award-winning Windlight Magazine has commissioned the award-winning SCALA™ fashion agency to bring you fashion art on an achromatic runway canvas.  Achromatic:  Behind the Collection will entice spectators to fall in love with avant-garde fashion all over again on June 4, 2016 at 1:00pm SLT.  Fourteen of Second Life’s most innovative fashion designers will showcase their visions of bold color, bold shapes, and bold ideas on a runway without color.  

The following brands will be assisting Windlight Magazine in celebrating its first successful year in operation: 

●    Alpha Tribe                ●    Ghee
●    Jumo                    ●    Letituier
●    Lyrical Bizarre                ●    Prey
●    Prism                    ●    Rapture
●    Rayne Couture                ●    Ricielli
●    Vero Modero                ●    Virtual Diva
●    Wicca’s Wardrobe            ●    Zibska

Immediately after the show Achromatic Vaults will open at the Boutique area and exclusive items from the show will be made available to shoppers until June 18, 2016 along with a LookBook commemorating the event.

About Windlight Magazine: Windlight Magazine is an award-winning publication about the art, cultural, and photography world of Second Life. The goal of Windlight Magazine is to support artists, photographers, galleries, and related events. Windlight achieves its mission via the Windlight Artist Fellowship Program and by providing free ebooks, photography and art tutorials. Windlight Magazine consists of The Windlight Art Gallery, The Edge (fashion division of Windlight Magazine), and 30/31 (artistic shopping event).

About SCALA™:  Award-winning modeling agency and academy, SCALA™ brings together the best and more experienced team of professionals on the Second Life fashion scene. SCALA™ Models Agency organizes fashion events on two-sims, complete with music production and voice over and the SCALA™ Models Academy course has been designed to help aspiring models build their careers by covering all major aspects of professional modeling.  SCALA™ was founded on January 6th 2014, by Seashell Dench - award-winning professional model with one the longest careers in SL - and Kryptonia Paperdoll, the most experienced Runway Instructor in SL.


SLURL:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/New/232/225/3008 (Opens 12:00 NOON SLT)


For More Information:
https://windlightmagazine.com/            http://www.scala-sl.com/
https://www.facebook.com/windlightmagazine        https://www.facebook.com/SCALA.SL/  

Press Release: Announcing Windlight Magazine’s New Literary Journal, The Quill and Pen

Windlight Magazine is continuing it’s commitment to the arts and is pleased to announce the formation of The Windlight Quill and Pen Literary Journal. The Windlight Quill and Pen aims to highlight the voices of gifted and innovative writers in both real life and Second Life.

The first edition of The Windlight Quill and Pen will be released on June 15, 2016 and the second will be released on December 15, 2016. The publication will be released on the Windlight Magazine website and will be published in ebook format, so that all participants will have the chance to become published.

Categories in the journal include nonfiction, poetry, and fiction. Mini shorts also known as flash stories can also be submitted. Interested participants can find category guidelines and submission information at the following link: https://windlightmagazine.com/2016/04/13/announcing-the-windlight-quill-pen-literary-journal/

Windlight Magazine’s founder, owner, and publisher Johannes1977 (John) Resident will be the editor in chief of The Windlight Quill and Pen. Co-Editors are Windlight Chief Operating Officer and The Edge Editor in Chief Eleseren Brianna and Windlight Lead Contributor and Living in a Modem World owner, Inara Pey.

About Windlight Magazine:
Windlight Magazine is an award winning publication about the art, cultural, and photography world of Second Life. The goal of Windlight Magazine is to support artists, photographers, galleries, and related events. Windlight achieves its mission via the Windlight Artist Fellowship Program and by providing free ebooks, photography and art tutorials. Windlight Magazine consists of The Windlight Art Gallery, The Edge (fashion division of Windlight Magazine), and 30/31 (artistic shopping event).

For More Information:
www.windlightmagazine.com
https://www.facebook.com/windlightmagazine
https://plus.google.com/+Windlightmagazine/posts
http://windlightmagazine.tumblr.com/
https://twitter.com/windlightmag
https://www.flickr.com/groups/windlightmagazine

Where Are They Now? Penance Sauterau

Readers from the days of our predecessor newsletter, Second Life Newspaper, may remember Penance Sauterau. Known as Penny to her friends, her articles were mostly about the adult and game areas in Second Life. Her departure was one reason the "Adult" section was closed in late 2009.

She still comes to Second Life on occasion. As it turns out, she's still writing, but for the pop culture online magazine "Inside Pulse," writing about wrestling and a few other subjects.

Interview With Frolic Mills

For several years, the inworld magazine "Best of Second Life" entertained it's readers with it's pictures of ladies in fashionable dresses and stories about culture, society, and other subjects about the Grid. All this time, it was under the direction of the same owner: Frolic Mills. Less than a month ago, Frolic announced his decision to retire, and now the magazine is in new hands. In an interview with Bixyl Shuftan, Frolic had a few things to say about his time at the magazine, and why he felt it was time to move on.

Read the interview in People.

Second Life Featured in Online Technology Magazine "The Verge"

It isn't often Second Life is mentioned in larger media these days, and often it's for the negative, such as last month when a couple in Tulsa Oklahoma was arrested for neglecting their daughter's well being, and their time on the virtual world was blamed in the press as being a factor. It's tenth anniversary did not go entirely unnoticed, however. In late September, "The Verge," a technology news website, wrote about the place in an article titled, "Second Life's Strange Second Life."


Written by Chris Stokel-Walker, the article isn't always flattering, starting off by describing Second Life as "the faithful replication of our modern world, where whoring, drinking and fighting were acceptable." And at one point one of the people interviewed claims "at one point" Linden Lab admitted "six of every ten women" avatars were actually males in real life. But The Lab never made such a comment, and it is not true. Hamlet Au, who also wrote about the article, also called the claim baseless and responded the Lab instead stated its most active users are women in real life.

More accurately, the article contrasts the ability to be and live like a fantasy/sci-fi character to "huge areas ... that look just like suburbia" in which people faithfully replicate real life existances the best they can, "an entire world of opportunities out there and (some) people chose to be couch potatoes."

Chris interviewed several people, including former Lindens, one who commented about the Lab, "after five years of working quite closely with them, I still don't feel I really know what the culture is. ... They simply never seem to understand their own product." The article ends on a fairly optimistic tone, suggesting Second Life will still be around in some form ten years from now.

More than two hundred readers commented on the article. There was some general bad-mouthing about Second Life, such as calling it for "losers," as well as comments were about the "jiggly" layout of some of the pictures on some computers. But there were also balanced comments and some of praise for the virtual world such as a well written one by Jo Yardley.

Once you realize the potential of SL and all the options, other ‘games’ suddenly seem less exciting. ... yes, SL has a steep learning curve and it takes a while for people to figure it out, to understand the possibilities and how it all works. ... But once people realize the secret of SL, they usually get excited. The secret being that you can build and do anything and if you can’t find something you like, you can build it yourself. We all have a passion we are excited about, something we love, something we enjoy sharing with others. SL allows you to do that in a way nothing else can.

To see the article in it's entirety, (Click Here).

Bixyl Shuftan