Tiki Grove Resort Welcomes Singers From Around The World

 

The Newser welcomes back Netera Landar, and she recently sent us an article about a venue with a number of live performers, the Tiki Grove Resort. She was at one of it's events, and afterwards had a few words with it's owner, Sarge Darkwyr (SgtPinback Darkwyr). So what did she think?

 

 Read Netera's article in Design.

 

Veterans Day Fundraiser Concert Nets Over 140,000 Lindens

 

 On Tuesday November 11, Veterans Day, there was a benefit concert at the Voodoo Bayou Blues & Motown club. The event was to raise money for Homes For Our Troops and lasted from 2 to 12 PM SL time. 

 

 The fundraiser was organized in part by Frets Nirvana, who helped start things off, "Okies ...let's get this right kiosk going !!  I am going to kick it off... HFOTS Mission is to build and donate specially adapted custom homes for severely injured Veterans post-9/11 enabling them to rebuild their lives." DJ Marty, who was the first musician, added, "Since inception as of 1/4/25 HFOT has built 423 homes and donated them and currently have approx. 65 projects in the pipeline." DJ Fae, who was next, remarked, "And hey you guys toss a few more linden in the pot and maybe we can squeeze a few more projects into the pipeline."

Frets would occasionally match donation to keep them rolling along. Fae would also speak more, "Did you guys know that HFOT builds these homes in any state in the country where the Veterans choose to rebuild their lives.  They have currently built in 46 states.  Veterans will typically choose to settle near family and friends, close to medical services and warmer climates.  Prosthetics can easily freeze and the cold weather itself can reap havoc on them. ... So not only is HFOT building houses for our vets, they're also assigning Support Specialists for our vets too!  Just to make sure they're doing okay with the transition back to Civi life and getting all of the help that they need and supplemental services they need! How freaking awesome is that?"

 

By the end of the event, a total of 142,850 Linden dollars had been raised. 

 

Veterans Isle will be the location of the next major HFOT fundraiser, in early December.  

 

To learn more about Homes for Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

This Saturday at The Science Circle

 

Saturday November 16

 

    ~*~

 

    At 10 AM PST   

Borders And Breakdowns: Exploring Boundary Types and Dysfunctions

https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/exploring-boundary-types-and-dysfunctions/

 

Merrill Johnson, PHD

 

Auditorium 

 

    ~*~

 

    NOTE: Non-members required to register once

    IM Jes Cobalt or Nymf Hathaway

╚══════════════════════════════ The Science Circle (72,129,30) ═╝  

 

 

Netera Landar Returning

 

Some good news. Longtime readers may remember Netera Landar, who besides running her Coffee Lounge to help aspiring writers and musicians would also write articles for the Newser. Contacting one another, she will once again be writing for the paper, at least for a while. Expect an article from her soon.

 

Welcome back Netera.

 

 

 

Do YOU Have A Story?

 

On occasion, Second Life Newser will print an article or picture submitted to us by one of you, the readers.

Have you seen a particularly well-detailed sim? Went to a great event? Found yourself in a hilarious "only in SL" predicament? We're very interested in what you the readers have to say. Send us a story or funny picture, and if we like it, we'll post it as a Reader Submitted. For pictures, jpg format is preferred.

 

This is where you the readers come in.  On occasion, Second Life Newser will print an article or picture submitted to us by one of you. We're very interested in what you the readers have to say. Send us a story or funny picture, and if we like it, we'll post it as a Reader Submitted. For pictures, jpg format is preferred.

Mail submissions to bixylshuftan(at)gmail.com.

PLEASE include your SL user name and tell us if you wish it to appear with your story.

SL-Newser reserves the right to post in the appropriate section, edit,  and to investigate any names used in submitted stories (please ask permission before using anyone's name or picture that's clearly someone or use an alias for them).

 

Honoring Baron Klaus Wulfenbach And Melanippe of Themiscyra

 

Last week, the person behind two personalities in Second Life passed away, Melanippe of Themiscyra (Melanippe Karas), and Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (Klauswulfenbach Outlander), People honored both of them in different ways. The Roma community held a memorial service for Melanippe. Caledon and Antiquity would also honor the Baron. 

 

Read more in People. 

Emerald Christal Golf Course Okay, For Now

 

Last month, we reported that the Emerald City Golf Course was in danger of shutting down due to lack of funds. Several days ago, caretaker Laz Dresler announced that the course had raised enough to keep going for another month.

 
Thank you all you amazing individuals that love golf here and continue to donate to the  games at ECGC.

We made our Tiers Goal for Our November Tiers., But please don't forget...  Tiers NEVER END! SO FORE!! 

 

So the golf course is up for another month. But as Laz mentioned, they still need cash for December.

 

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: CAYA, Flower Power, Colors

Happy Vixen: DJ Arooo, DJ Scratch, DJ Malit, TBA, DJ Khyra

Club Zero Gravity: DJ Snowy  - Deer, Rabbits, and/or Skunks

 

Bouncing Bunny Beach Club:  DJ Snowy - Cyber/Cyberpunk

Xanadu: DJ Jesse 

Club Squeaks: DJ Squeaks

 

Montecito Bay:  CAYA, After Dark

Club Scorn: Th 8-12, Sat 2-12

 

Furry Fashion: Cartoons & Animation, Fur and Scales, Rave, KWI Rat Release Party

 

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

 

Read the schedules in SL Clubbin'

 

Veterans Day

 

 Have an honored Veterans Day

 

 

 Pictures taken at the grounds of Echovets, 

 

For Veterans By Veterans, A group here from RL, to serve our U.S. Veterans, and their family members.  Camaraderie & information about ANYTHING Veteran, Stacy Maracas

"Reach out anytime. We are here for you and to give a hand up, not out."

 

 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/EchoGroup%20BandofBrothers/139/137/24

Press Release: Veterans Day Homes For Our Troops Benefit Tuesday Nov 11, 2 - 11 PM

 

 Calling on all of our friends to come out on Tuesday November 11th (Veteran's Day!), starting at 2pm at Voodoo Bayou Blues & Motown. We're going to try our very best to raise as much money for a very worthy cause, Homes For Our Troops! We'll be spinning the Blues or Motown for your listening and dancing pleasure. The money we raise will be donated to HFOT to help pay for homes for our disabled Veterans. 

2pm - 3pm SLT - DJ Marty
3pm - 4pm SLT - DJ Fae
4pm - 5pm SLT - LIVE PERFORMANCE SINGER MONICA OOOLALA
5PM - 6PM SLT - DJ Brindle
6pm - 7pm SLT - DJ Train
7pm - 8pm SLT - DJ Yume Yoshikawa
8pm - 9pm SLT - DJ Voltaire Bilasimo
9pm - 10pm SLT - DJ AJ Rover 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tomorrowland%20Estate/112/20/27

⊱♬⊰  VOODOO BAYOU BLUES & MOTOWN
⊱♬⊰  VETERAN'S DAY
⊱♬⊰  TUESDAY NOVEMBER 11th STARTING AT 2PM SLT
⊱♬⊰  HFOT BENEFIT PERFORMANCES!!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tomorrowland%20Estate/112/20/27

Early Christmas Shopping at Dench Designs

 

While it may be early November, already stores have Christmas decorations out.  Gemma Cleanslate went to a longtime favorite, Dench Designs. It has plenty of Christmas decor, including some bargains, and also has some decorations for Thanksgiving. 

 

Read Gemma's article in Design 

Anouncement: Baron Klaus Wulfenbach Laying in State in Antiquity

 

From the Antiquity group:

 

It is with sorrow that her Imperial Majesty announces the death of Herr Baron Klaus. Former Prime Minister, Ambassador, and friend of Antiquity. 

He will lay in state in the Repose of the Capital Building,  from Monday the 10th of November for those wishing to pay their respects and sign the book of memorial.

The Royal Family joins all people that knew Herr Klaus (in the many lives they had), in mourning.  

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Antiquity%20Tejas/151/173/24
 

Cartoon of The Day: Haunted Body

 

 Taken at Club Cutlass, DeniseUnicorn Toonie asked if I could make a cartoon of her dark-looking avie for Halloween. I could think of one way it could happen.

 

By Bixyl Shuftan

 

Burn2 Art Car Races

 

On Friday night, November 7, I heard about one more event at the Burn2 area before things were cleaned up, an Art Car race event. Dropping by, some people were dancing, but others were on the tracks. 

 

The art car races are getting rolling. Choose from 24 race cars that go 100mph on our 12-region track. Lily is DJing some great tunes in the stage area. Come join us! Burning Man- Deep Hole (127,83,25) 

 

 

People would drive solo in cars or bikes, seeing how fast they could make the track.

 

 Or race with one another. 

 

 On occasion, a care of motorbike would have some mechanical difficulty, "Don't hurt yaself Sam, accidents happen."

 

So it seems the Burners were, burning rubber.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

Announcement: Memorial Service to Melanippe.

 

 With deep sorrow, Roma announces the passing of Melanippe of Themiscyra (melanippe.karas), consul and one of the most beloved members of our community.

On Saturday, November 8, you are all invited to attend the memorial ceremony as follows:
•     12:00 PM SLT: The Funeral Parade – Pompa Funebris
•     12:30 PM SLT: The Funeral Ritual – Ritus Funebris
•     1:00 PM SLT: The Funeral Feast – Epulum Funebre

We await your presence!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ROMA%20Insula/24/53/27

Announcement: Skin Burn

 

 The Tomorrow Today world of Burn2's Octoburn event was amazing, wasn't it? And it still not quite over yet...

SOOOOOOOOoooooooooo...What's coming? SKIN BURN! 

When?  SATURDAY, 8th November 2025
Times?  BURNS: 12pm SLT and 6pm SLT (yes, we will do it twice)
            CHECK-IN: 10-11:30am SLT, 4-5:30pm SLT
Where? (location of check-in platform to be announced on website and notices)

WHAT IS SKIN BURN? Glad You Asked!
Skin Burn is a BURN2 decompression event, an encore Burning of the Man in a low lag environment. 

WHY do we do this? 
During the weeklong annual Burn event, the sims can get pretty laggy, so some Burners don't get to see the Man Burn quite so well. Thus we have an encore Burn with lower lag for everybody.

HOW do we do it? 
We STRIP - down to our skins!

Doesn't matter - system avatar or mesh body/head avatar.  Get down to just your skin, take off and detach everything else. 
Then, decorate that avatar! Use skins, system layer clothing, BOM... get creative! EXPRESS yourself!
More details about the steps can be seen here: https://www.burn2.org/tomorrowtoday/skin-burn/

You can pick up some system skins and copies of the scales we will use at the check-in area, and prepare ahead of time: 

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Burning%20Man-%20Deep%20Hole/147/30/24