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"

 

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 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)"

Political Protest

 

On Saturday January 31, there was a political protest event in a skybox high above the Water Haven sim. Organized by a group called Democracy Defenders, it lasted from 2 to 4PM SL time. 

 

I dropped in when Rosedrop Rust was performing for the crowd. Earlier, Justine Johndory was scheduled to play music for the first hour. 

 

The people talked about politics and current events, encouraging one another,  "Awareness and activism are so important." "It's so amazing to know there are like minded people in SL fighting for democracy." "We seem disorganized fighting for democracy because...  it's organic and we all bring who we are...  the village.  Not the corporation." :Call your Reps in Congress." "... sign up to watch elections!  It's fun and important!"

 

Some people were carrying signs, a few with language not suitable for a safe at work article. There were also some political cartoons on the wall critical of the current President.  

 

Eventually, the event came to a close, "Keep up the good fight." "Well done Democracy Defenders! Thanks for being part of the solution." "Go be great!" 

 

Democracy Defenders has weekly meetings, Thursday at 6 SL time. 

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

The Savoy

 

Most longtime Second Life residents have probably heard of Creations for Parkinsons, a beautiful area created years ago by Barbie Alchemi for her mother Fran Seranade. Reporter Netera Landar went there to check out the location, and had a few words with it's manager, Mathew Kosse. The place has evolved over the years, continuing to both entertain and impress. 

 

Read the article in Places.

 

SL Video (Science Circle): "Kurt Winkelmann - A Tour of Chemistry Lab Experiments in Second Life"

 

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 From The Science Circle on July 2019, Kurt Winkelmann giving a tour of a chemistry lab. 

RFL Announcement: Purple Tribute Home & Garden

 

 Event Name: Purple Tribute Home & Garden
 

When: Saturday FEBRUARY 7, 12:01am 
thru
Sunday FEBRUARY 8, 11:59pm

Brief Description of Event:
Visit the Ertina Loopen Memorial Home & Garden to get a notecard that lists all of the RFL season events to be organized by the ELMF team. The memorial---which pays tribute to fellow Relayer, the late Ertina Loopen---has been generously hosted by the SHB Gems Relay team since 2023 and is open year-around to the public.

Location: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kangean/62/76/1500

TEAMS: ELMF, SHB Gems