Reminder: Special Love Train & Isle of View Linden Events Today, Tomorrow

 

Just a reminder. Linden Lab's Lindens and Moles will be hosting Valentine's Day themed events today and tomorrow. 

 

Today, Friday Feb 13

 

Love Train "To Death Do Us Part" - 11:30AM  to 12:30 PM SL time

 

WelcomeHubLindenHomes (88/53/26) 

 

Hug A Linden/Dunk A Linden "To Death Do Us Part"  - 1 to 3 PM SL time

 

Isle of View 2 (84/79/107) 

 

Saturday, February 14

 

Love Train  - 11:30AM  to 12:30 PM SL time

 

WelcomeHubLindenHomes (88/53/26) 

 

Hug A Linden/Dunk A Linden  - 1 to 3 PM SL time

 

Isle of View 2 (84/79/107) 

 

Valentine’s Day Events

 

By Netera Landar

You can celebrate Valentine’s Day with any of these scheduled events. Earlier parties and adult events are not included. Please dress appropriately; some parties may be formal. Remember to save a landmark so you can find your way back to the venue. You can also enjoy a virtual movie screening, dance in the clouds, and savor a virtual meal.

At the Savoy – Saturday, Feb. 14 – Rooftop Gallery Hearts on Fire: 

Rhapsody – 7 to 7:15 PM

Cher – 7:15 to 7:30 PM

Tristan – 7:30 to 7:45 PM

TommyC – 7:45 to 8 PM

Bronco Rumrunner – 8 to 8:15 PM

Cudzoo – 8:15 to 8:30 PM

Lady Q – 8:30 to 8:45 PM

 

8 AM - Valentine’s Day at Love & Harmony Jazz Romantic

8:30 AM - Love & Camouflage Shopping & Treasure Hunt Event at Long Beach

9 AM - DJ Dazz Presents Valentine’s Swing, Spark & Champagne at Love & Harmony

10 AM  - Valentine’s Day Gala – The Phantom of the Opera at Love & Harmony

10 AM - Valentine’s specialist DJ Mike Devalleyfield at Love & Harmony Jazz Romantic

10 AM - Valentine’s Day at The Wallace Arms

11 AM - Aminius Writer, Live at the Valentine’s Market

11 AM - Love Dance Venue Event

12 PM - Valentine’s Ball Enchanted Dreams at Midnight Mustang

12 PM - Traffic Light Dance Party Valentine’s Event x2 12-4PM 2000L

12 PM - Valentine’s Dance and Visual Effects with Soul Man - TRF Ministries

12 PM - Royal Orchestra Love Celebration – Dream On Society

12 PM - Outdoor Garden – Valentine’s Day at Rockin Robin

12 PM - Morgenstern Tribute Band – Bruce Springsteen at the Feed a Smile Love Festival – The Lavender Field 

12 PM Vic – Live Performance at Antiquity’s Valentine Masquerade Ball – lle St.-Vincent

1 PM – Merfolk by the Shore: A Valentine’s Tide – The Anchor – Home of Anchorbury

1 PM – Special Event Valentine’s Day – 3 live singers on stage – Ballroom Etoile

1 PM – Mascia Live at Love & Harmony Jazz Romantic venue

1 PM – Jo Big Live – Valentine’s Day at Snooky’s Seaside Resort

1 PM – Lost in You – Valentine’s Day

1 PM – Tally – Live Performance at Antiquity’s Valentine Masquerade Ball – lle St. Vincent

1 PM – Romantic Valentine Evening – Gilt Nightclub and Ballroom

2 PM – Djane Rebecca Dembo – Valentine’s Day Bash – Tumbleweed Junction Country Club

2 PM – Dj Efe @ Love & Harmony Jazz Romantic

2 PM – Valentine’s Special With Djembe – The Vibe Venue

2 PM – Valentine Speed Dating Event at The Little Pawprints Cat Café

2 PM – The Revelers Valentine’s Show at the Roaring 1920s Eldorado

2 PM – Club D-Block Presents Twizted Alice Valentine’s Event

3 PM – Echoes Valentine’s Day Event with Austin Moores

3 PM – Today @ Love Venue Club – Lovers Dream – Love – Dance and Romance Venue

3 PM – Valentine’s Special with Aleykat – The Vibe Venue

3 PM – Valentine’s Day at Vivid – Live Music

4 PM – Michael Buble Valentine’s Concert – Franks Elite Jazz Club – Elegant Romance

4 PM – DJ Rebecca Valentine’s Day Bash @Tumbleweed Junction Country Club

4 PM – Love is in the Air @ Club Daemonum Castle

4 PM – St. Valentine’s – Live DJs – Lovense – Text Dancers – Divine Desires

4 PM – Valentine’s Day is also Pantha Day – DJ Pantha - The Water’s Edge

4 PM – DJ Alexander at Love & Harmony Jazz Romantic

4 PM – KOI’s Valentine’s Special – All You Need is Love – Koi Jazz Bar & Lounge

4 PM – Save a Heart Anti-Vday – Planet 13

4 PM – Valentine’s Day Cocktail Party and Semi-Formal – Crossroads Blues

4 PM – Saturday Night Valentine’s at Velvet Impression – Vibe City District

4 PM – Lover’s Saturday @ KOI with DJ Wei – Koi Jazz Bar & Lounge

4 PM – Valentine’s Day Champagne and Roses Event in the Clouds with DJ Mandi

4 PM – The Crimson Waltz: A Valentine in the Masquerade – The Masquerade

4 PM – Lisa Brune Live at Lutz City of Templemore’s Valentine’s Event 

4 PM – Valentine’s Formal @ Heaven’s Edge

5 PM – Valentine’s Formal @ Canadian Club Lodge

5PM – Bits Boop Performs A Corn Bred Valentine Live at Rocking Country Roads

5 PM – Valentine’s Day @ The Club – Wackadoodle Cove Boat Club, Island & Coral Reef Sanctuary

5 PM - Stephanniyah Sinatra Live at Lutz City of Templemore’s Valentine’s Event

6 PM – Valentine’s Day @ Foxxies 

6 PM – DJ Slim V Day Bash @ Tumbleweed Junction Country Club

6 PM – Valentine’s Day Party at The Pharmacy Speakeasy

6 PM – KastleRock Presents – 2^nd Annual Valentine’s Day Masquerade Massacre Ball – KastleRock Medieval Rock and Metal Dance Sim & Club

6 PM – Come Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Paul at Etta’s

6 PM – Valentine’s LOVE at Heaven’s Edge

6:30 PM - Foxxies Valentine’s Ball – Foxxies Romantic Ballroom

7 PM - DJ Zin Lane – Valentine’s Day Ball with Songs of the Heart

7 PM – Valentine’s Day Party in Chicago – The Cooper Club 

7 PM – “Follow Your Heart” to the Willows Valentine Formal with DJ TinaMarie Beck

7 PM – Amberle Live at Lutz City of Templemore’s Valentine’s Event

7 PM – A Motown Valentine’s Day w/MSREALITY@Blossum Beach

8 PM – Valentine’s Day Lovers & Friends Ball – Tiki Palms, Hot Shots

8 PM – Kona Beach Valentine’s Day Party – Kona Beach and Surfing

8 PM – DJ RickBlood Keeps the Valentine’s Love Going – Heaven’s Edge Rock Club

 

Netera Landar 

RFL Announcement: Cardboard Cutout Relayers

 

 Event Name: CARDBOARD CUTOUT RELAYERS

When: Monday FEBRUARY 16, 5-6pm

Brief Description of Event:
Relayers of all volumes and weights are invited to meet some of the flattest Relayers on the grid as they dance around the issues of how cancer may relate to any part of the full life-cycle of paper industry products---ranging from tree planting and logging, to manufacturing, sustainability, recycling, ecology, and other things. Afterall, WHO MAKES those corrugated cardboard insides anyway? Music provided by deejay Gail might just answer ALL of your burning questions about such matters!

Location: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/American%20Cancer%20Society/214/37/25

TEAMS: Multiple team BYOK

The Science Circle Is Back (Saturday At 10 AM)

 

In December, the Newser reported that The Science Circle,  a group dedicated to weekly discussions about various scientific topics in Second Life, had closed. But it seems the shutdown didn't last long. There was an announcement the group came back in January, and apparently has continued to have Saturday discussions. Their website is still down, but descriptions of events are on a LinkedIn page. 

 

For this Saturday 10 AM SL time: 

 

Join us in Second Life this Saturday for a presentation on
CHEMISTRY IN THE 20TH CENTURY AS SEEN IN THE 23RD AND 24TH CENTURIES: “THESE ARE THE VOYAGES OF THE STARSHIP ENTERPRISE…”

by Natalie Foster, Ph.D.  

The auditorium (where the event may or may not be located) is located at: 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Science%20Circle/23/139/23

 

DJ Shockwave At The "Battle of The DJs" By RFL Sugar Skols

 

Sunday evening was one of the first events of the Relay season, the "Battle of The DJs," hosted by team Sugar Skols in the Bohemian Rhapsody sim. The event was well-attended by a good crowd.

Among those taking part was DJ Shockwave (Shockwave Yareach) of the Sunbeamers. The event host, Rafe Odinson (Rafe Grumpypants) would say, "This is Shockwaves second battle with us and we are honored to have the Sunbeamers on our stage again this year! ... I am so happy Shockwave agreed to battle with us again this year!!!! He was at the top of my list!" Speaking on his stream before playing his music, he would say he was DJ at the event "because I am sick of friends of mine dying." But he soon returned to his more jovial self by playing songs such as "Code Monkey." Someone would comment, "This had shock written all over it - hahaha!"

 

Rafe also pledged to match every Linden donated, "Every single linden you spend tonight WILL BE MATCHED!!! How does that work? Well, Nae and I will be matching every total at the end of the night to the home team of that DJ! Tonight that means The Sugar Skols, Sunbeamers, Hope Floaters and yes we will be donating to Belle Ame in Sal's honor as well!"

 

Shockwave would get third place, and his total alone was over 50,000 Lindens. 

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

RFL Press Release: Sunbeamer Moon Dance BYOK Opening for New Season

 

Team Sunbeamers have dusted off things on the moon cleaned and charged the luanch cannons for another relay season to benefit the American Cancer Society! We are pleased to announce that flights to Sunbeamer Base on the moon resume Feb. 12, 2026. Dances will be at the usual times of 6 PM to 8PM SLT. Operations will continue every Thursday until June 11, 2026 

You arrive at Sunweaver Space and grab a seat in the Columbiad Moon Cannon to be shot to the moon. There once you land on the lunar surface you ask for a kiosk in your team's name if you don’t see one already. It will be planted and dance a celebration of your moon landing with other teams. Tunes provided by a Live DJ who is not taking tips! Wants you to tip the kiosk instead.  Come rep your team and if your not on a team then just pick a team and help them.

*(Bring Your Own Kiosk) but don't worry we'll put it out for you
SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunweaver%20Space/108/113/50

 

Cynthia Farshore 

RFL Announcement: Wild Tiger Race

 

Event Name: WILD TIGER RACE

When: Friday FEBRUARY 13, Noon
thru
Sunday FEBRUARY 22, Noon

Brief Description of Event:
Avatars both large and small can race a "wild tiger" hover craft through a tropical environment to compete for the fastest times. Go as many times as you want during the 9-day contest to improve your times. Top three fastest racers during the event will win trophies and cash donations to their team kiosks. End of race period will be followed by 1 hour of music, dance and award-giving to the winners. 

 

1st place = $L3000; 2nd place = $L2000; 3rd place = $L1000.
 

Location: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kangean/128/207/2805

TEAMS: Ertina Loopen Memorial Foundation, SHB Gems, 

 

Cartoon of The Day: When Kitties Attack

 

 Taken at Club Scorn. I was dropping by a friend's set when someone used an unusual gesture on me, covering me with mewing kitties. They soon vanished as fast as they appeared. But that did lead to some chuckles. 

 

By Bixyl Shuftan

 

The Relay Kickoff

 

 

On Saturday February 7, the Relay for Life had it's Kickoff event, the official start of it's fundraising season. It started at 10 AM. The event took place in American Cancer Society2 and 3, with over 170 avatars in the two sims combined. This year's theme is "Wild For A Cure."

 

Partly because of the lag, the event would be televised live on Youtube. The video is here for those who need a recap.

There were many avatars there of all kinds. Because of the lag, yours truly could only take pictures of some (you can see more in the video). There were also some drums for people to bang on. Some would also hold banners or flags of their own team, including the Sunbeamers, the home team of the community where the Newser office makes it's home. 

 

After about two hours, the event ended, and everyone began going their separate ways. Some would check out the builds on American Cancer Society2 and 3. Some would head to or get ready for smaller Relay events that day.

 

This would also be the start of fundraising, and those who did some off-season fundraising had an early lead.  For Day One, the top team would be the Sunbeamers, whose 650,000 Linden dollars put them at Jade level, with the Sugar Skols at second with 440,000 L and Platinum rank, and Fly For Life at third with 212,000 L and Gold rank. 

 

But the numbers would soon change. The Sugar Skols would be boosted by their "Battle of The DJs" and soar to 921,000L at Sapphire rank, or over $3,600 USD. The Sunbeamers would raise some more money, though not as much with a total of 719,000, $2,800 USD, and still at Jade rank. Harmony of Hope would rise to third place at 448,000 L, almost $1,800 USD, and Platinum rank.

 

More info on Relay events as they happen (and we have time to write).
 

To get the current totals, Click Here: https://sasun.info/rfl_teams?s=total_desc

 

Go Relay! 

Bixyl Shuftan

EOTB: New Valentine-Themed Last Names

 

Several days ago, Linden Lab would announce on the official Second Life blog a list of new options for account last names. With the month being February, they were Valentines Day themed.

 

 ... we have just released new last names for the season! The following Valentine-themed names are only available for a limited time:

 

 The list of names are as follows: Tender, Velvetpaw, Lovebug, Pookie, Lust, Amorous, Heartsy, Cuddleclaw, Latido, Luvmore, Sweetums, Snacc, Huggles, and Cherub. 

Dropping in some personal comments, "Latido" I had to look up, and it's Spanish for "beat" or "regular beat." It might be alluding to a heartbeat. "Cuddleclaw" and "Velvetpaw" sound like something for a female furry or dragon. Having "Snacc" for a surname, one might want to be careful around larger dragon avatars.

 

The Lab would say the names are "seasonal and may return around this time next year." It would also invite people to make suggestions for new surnames (on this Google doc). 

 

As a reminder, changing your account name is not free, but costs from $49.99 to $14.99 USD (FAQ).

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Events This Week at the Sunweaver and Montecito Bay Clubs, Furry Fashion, Urban Furry, and Club Scorn

 

Here's what's going on at the Sunweaver, Montecito Bay, Furry Fashion, Urban Furry, and Scorn clubs.

Club Cutlass: Good or Bad, Planes, Valentine's Day

Happy Vixen: DJ Charlee, DJ Scratch, TBA, TBA, DJ Khyra

Club Zero Gravity: Snowy - "Fluffy Ears and/or Tails"

 

Bouncing Bunny Beach Club:  DJ Snowy - "Red, White, and/or Pink" 

Xanadu: DJ Jesse 

 

Montecito Bay:  CAYA, After Dark

Club Scorn: Th 8-12, Sat 2-12

 

Furry Fashion: Creepy vs Cute, Cats & Rabbits, Pajama Party

 

Urban Furry :  DJ Juana, DJ Charlee, DJ Whiskey, DJ Vantox

 

Read the schedules in SL Clubbin'

 

 

Cafe Lilardo

 

Friday February 6 was the grand opening of a small new club, Cafe Lilardo. The kickoff party lasted for seven hours with several DJs and attracted dozens of people. Owned by Ardo Topaz who runs it with the help of LilyBethPatterson, I would have a few words with them as the party was winding down. 

 

Read more in Design.  

 

A Busy Weekend

 

Quite a bit happened over the weekend. There was the Relay for Life's official season Kickoff (above).  There were also several other Relay events, such as the Battle of the DJs hosted by the Sugar Skols. There was the monthly HFOT benefit concert at Veterans Isle. There was the grand opening of the Black History Month exhibition at the PBC. There was the opening of Cafe Lilardo, and more. 

 

Read more about these events as we have time to write about them.  

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Cartoon of The Day: Walk of Lag

 

 From American Cancer Society3. After the Relay Kickoff, I was working on something while seeing a dragon in the distance, moving around. After several minutes, he was still there, and curious I panned over. It turned out the dragon and two companions were ghost images, people who had lagged until they hit the sim boundary and continued the "walk of lag" until they crashed. But somehow the images remained for some moments until after about a minute of me looking up close they vanished. 

 

One of those odd little things about Second Life.

 

By Bixyl Shuftan 

 

RFL Announcement: SUNDAY Battle of the DJS for RFL

 

Shockwave will be defending the Crown won by Snowy last year at the annual Battle of the DJs.  Come support him at 3slt on Feb 8 and throw in what coins you can. 

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bohemian%20Rhapsody/46/101/2705 

RFL: Relay for Life Events Today

 

ONGOING
Be Mine for the Cure Valentine's Flower Sale 
Team Dragon Cancer Fundraiser
Stranger Things: Pedal For the Cure
G&S Farming Market RFL Event
RFL Heart Day Bake Sale
A Survivors Introspection
LoveHunny Painted Purple Event 
G&S Tuna Fishing Event - RFL 
Ameretto Breedables - RFL
Ani-Cats Animesh Breedables - Breeders Sale
Purple Urban Wonderland Drop By
Purple Tribute Home & Garden
Paint the Grid Purple Stop
Paint The River Purple!!
Paint the Grid Purple - Limited Card Sale

9am Team ES 2026 Season Opener: Going Wild for Relay
2pm Paint our Pavilion Purple
2pm Purplicious Party 
2pm Shropshire's Trail Ride For Life
3pm The 4th Annual Kickoff DJ Battle
4pm The River goes Country for a Cure!
5pm It's all about the purple

View details here - http://tinyurl.com/ACSinSLEvents
Submit your events to the calendar here - http://tinyurl.com/ACSinSLSubmitEvents 

Press Release: PBC Black History Month Exhibition Kickoff

 

February is Black History Month, and PBC kicks it off on Sunday, February 8, at 12 PM PT with a live celebration at the Cultural Arts Center and Black History Museum. The event includes live DJs and hosts throughout the afternoon, and invites residents to attend in traditional cultural or classy attire, marking the start of a month honoring Black leaders, innovators, and trailblazers from past to present. 

 

The Premier Business Center is a multicultural business center, virtual museum, and art space focused on education, history, and cultural impact. Its Cultural Arts Center and Black History Museum are open daily for self-guided exploration, featuring exhibits on Black history, civil rights, innovation, and creative achievement through rotating displays and art. 

 

PBC CAC/ Black History Museum! 

SLURL:  PBC (82,77,3001)

Sunday, February 8 at 12:00 PM SLT

 

Attire: Traditional African Attire or Classy

 

Colors: Red, Green, Black, Yellow (Optional)

Entertainers/PBC Crewsaders

*12-1 Caesar/ Jandora*  
*1-2 Geechie/LillyRose*  
*2-3 Daddy D/ LittleStream* 
*3-4 Case/Jandora*
*4-5 Neo/ LillyRose* 
*5-6  Melly Mel/Rhyme*
*6-7 Velvet/Rhyme*
** Honorary DJ: JaaJaaMarie Philly 

Hope to see you there!

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/PBC/85/79/3001 

Reminder: Relay Kickoff Today, 10 AM

 

 Just a reminder, today at 10 AM is the kickoff event for the official Relay for Life of Second Life. It is taking place on American Cancer Society and it's two sister sims. For those interested, it's suggested you arrive a little early and be ready for some lag.

 

Go Relay! 

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/American%20Cancer%20Society2/128/8/24 

SL Video: "Cool Kids by Echo Smith"

 

(click here if the video does not play)

 

 From InWorld Films in Feb 2015, "Music video featuring Echosmith Band COOL KIDS Filmed by InWorld Films in Second Life 3D Virtual game ~ Suzie Anderton Special Thanks to the Band AND InWorlds Support TheHellChild. Props supplied by TheHellChild Resident and P2472 Sideshow. Filmed at RP SIM Rocky Valley High School. Thanks to the Sim owners Learnt to hotwire a car and drive it in this video AND film at the same time... wow..talk about multi tasking. Thanks to Stagno Bloodstone (my Aussie friend) for the LM to a super MC circuit. (The Outback)"