Cartoon of The Day: Creepy Clown Season

 

 Taken at SLCS Funday. Someone was going around dressed as a clown, sometimes dancing, but sometimes acting sneaky. With October approaching, it got me thinking of when they're less funny, and more creepy.

 

By Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Aether Salon's War of 1812 Discussion

 

"When was the War of 1812 fought?" That's a history joke that can get a few who take theirs seriously rolling their eyes. Another joke is that if it wasn't for the name, most Americans wouldn't know when it took place. And unfortunately, many know little about the conflict other than the date and a few key details such as the battle that inspired it's National Anthem. On Sept 20, there would be a discussion about the conflict at the Aether Salon in New Babbage, with Wildstar Beaumont as the speaker. Much of the discussion would focus on America's fleet of privateers. So how did it go?

 

Read the story in Events.  

 

SL Video: "Honey"

 

 

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 From Isolte Ember in May 2013, "I do not claim to own the rights to the music in this video. No copyright infringement intended as this video is non-profit and purely for personal entertainment!"

 

Interview With Frets Nirvana, Musician And Veterans Advocate

 

Frets Nirvana is a name many longtime readers of the Newser will recognize.  Perhaps best known for organizing monthly benefit concerts at Veterans Isle, he's had a long career in music in both real life and Second Life. Netera Lander recently interviewed him, finding out what musicians influenced him over time, other details on him as a musician in both real life in Second Life, and particular reasons on what led him to organize the fundraisers he does for veterans.

 

Read Netera's interview in People. 

 

It Came From Belliseria Chat: Blimp Over The Copperfield Bridge

 

 From Sky Lark during a conversation in Bellisseria group chat. The Copperfield Heights Bridge came up, and she posted a link to this picture, " My attention-seeking airship over Copperfield Crossing."

 

Memorial Event For Renee Riva Ripster

 

It's come to the attention of the Newser that Renee Riva Ripster (Renee Riva) had a memorial event for her last week on Saturday September 19 at the Greased Lightning's Enchanting Ballroom. She had passed away the previous month, announced on August 20. 

 

This Saturday at 2 pm SLT we are taking time to honor and remember our amazing friend Renee Riva Ripster. For more than 21 years here in Second Life, Renee shared her presence and her essence with us. She always offered her kindness, support and friendship to everyone she met. She gave her all to her partner DJ ripster435riva, to her friends,  to Relay.

 

Rene had been the co-owner of the venue, and was a member of the Relay for Life in Second Life.  Her profile quote is "Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it." 

 

Credit: Netera Landar 

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Press Release: OktoberFest 2026, Party Sunday October 4

OKTOBERFEST RETURNS TO BAY CITY

Annual carnival and party coming to Bay City Fairgrounds 

BAY CITY, SL (22 September, 2026) -  The Bay City Alliance welcomes you to their Oktoberfest festival from the 26th of September to the 4th of October, 2026, at the Bay City Fairgrounds in North Channel ( http://slurl.com/secondlife/North%20Channel/128/128/24/ ). 

Started in Germany, Oktoberfest occurs annually from the end of September until the first Sunday in October. Heralding the harvest and all it provides, Oktoberfest features a beer festival, numerous traditional German foods, and a carnival. 

Feeling the spirit of the event, Bay City’s event will also feature a carnival and biergarten, culminating in a party in the Biergarten from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. SLT on October 4th.  Providing themed music is DJ GoSpeed of KONA Stream.

Bay City is a mainland community, developed by Linden Lab® and home to the Bay City Alliance. The Bay City Alliance was founded in 2008 to promote the Bay City regions of Second Life and provide a venue for Bay City Residents and other interested parties to socialize and network. It is now the largest group for Residents of Bay City.

For more information, please contact Marianne McCann. 

Destination Guide entry:
https://secondlife.com/destination/bay-city-oktoberfest

Fantasy Faire-Inspired Contraption Sim

 

The Fantasy Faire is a popular yearly event in Second Life, taking place on a couple dozen sims that are around only for the few weeks it takes place. Normally when the Faire ends, that's the end of the landscapes, only able to be seen again in videos and pictures. But one of the sims from the 2025 Faire has recently returned. Galerie Gailland is back as the Contraption sim and store, and it got the attention of Faire fans happy to see it again.

 

Read the story in Places.  

 

Cartoon of The Day: Gone Bananas

 

 Taken at the Firestorm Anniversary area. What these three people were doing in banana costumes, bumbling about, who knows. It certainly looked like they went bananas. 

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

 

Events This Week In SL Clubbin'

 

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

Club Cutlass: Temporarily Closed

Happy Vixen: DJ Charlee, DJ Scratch, DJ Mr. E, DJ Khyra

Club Zero Gravity: DJ Rose - TBA

Xanadu: DJ Jesse 

 

Montecito Bay:  DJ Moni, DJ Cookie, DJ Chucklepuppy, DJ Moff

 

Furry Fashion: Good vs Evil, TBA, Fantasy

 

Urban Furry :  DJ Charlee, DJ Emma, DJ Emma

 

Read the schedules in SL Clubbin'

  

Club Furbidden Closing (For Now)

 

Sad news for fans of the Furbidden Club. On Sunday September 13, it was revealed there was an announcement by owner Skitty (XxwildskittlesxX Resident), saying the club would be closing. 

 

Unfortunately due to my recent health issues and tight margins I have sadly decided to pull the plug on Furbidden for a moment to take care of my health and RL more because it is critical to my survival. I will be continuing to support our community and also helping Fluff & Stuff more. The costs of land are just too much for me at the current moment but I plan to create more fun experiences to share with you and I love and support you all so much. We have about 3 weeks left :c.

 

Talking to Skitty, she would say this isn't the end of her in Second Life, "will be okie and still gonna party and do fun things! ...  I am not done with SL just need to work with my health." She went on to say this also isn't the end of her having a place to play music, "I do plan to downsize and still do music in the same way here that I have, just without spending for a sim ... 

 

"This is still something that was going to occur but I am not really stopping what I do here and want to emphasize that, if people want to put the art I made above the community itself that's on them but we're all still here and will be in a club more than likely. If there is suddenly a demand for an entire region of all the things in one space I'll consider it. But I don't think people want that much from SL most of the time. But with my health concerns I want to address that and take a break to enjoy SL more. Get my spark back ... "

 

The description of the place is, "Furbidden is a immersive club and hangout experience for the furry and music lover community on SL!  Enjoy a magical forest environment with many activities to do as well as live mix DJs and sensual areas." The sim, which has the same name, is rated Adult. The place had a number of events every week, including DJ Tantari whom had been playing each Sunday.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Trans-Sansara Causeway Completed

 

For those who have been waiting and waiting to drive through the whole length of the Trans-Sansara Causeway, good news.  On Friday September 18, the Lindens and Moles added the last sections in the Thetis, Aptos, Tomales, and Swanton sims, finally completing the roadway going from the Luna to Mavericks. 

 

Some extra effort was done on Aptos Island. Besides the road, there was a rest stop added.  It was a large parking lot with an off ramp into the water for people to rezz boats. The place was well-detailed with the rocks and the trees. 

 

Between Tomales and Swanton, there was a metal-arch bridge.  As with the others, one could drive across it, or walk. 

 

From what I've heard, there was a small ceremony just after noon on Friday, with the gates opened and with Kit and Wendi Linden present, with some residents of Bay City.  Some would start driving right away or soon after. On Bay City Discord, Tish Coronet stated she could get from "Langdale to Truro, without racing, 35-40 minutes."

 

 

There would also be a video of the opening (by Bay City Studios). 

 

And so after about a month and a half, the Trans-Sansara Project is finished. And those with cars are free to go for a spin. But if you're a heavy lagger, be careful about going too fast when approaching a sim boundary. 

 

Image credit: Tish Coronet  

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

My VRChat Avatar

 

 I haven't had much time to write about Second Life's notable competition, VRChat. Still, I go there once in a while. For a time, I was going about in a starter avatar. Then my friend Mattie Carlton got me this fox avatar, a small fox with a huge swishing tail. While it may not have a fedora and overcoat, it still allows me to be foxy over there as well. 

 

Bixyl Shuftan