Burn2 Concludes

 

Saturday October 24 was the main event of the Burn2 art and music festival, the "Burning of The Man." At at 12 Noon SL time, a crowd gathered to see it go up in flames.  And before too long, it was completely aflame.

 

After some time, it collapsed into embers and burnt glowing pieces of wood. For those who missed the first, there would be a second Man Burn at 6PM SL time.  

 

 On Sunday, there would be the Temple Burn. Originally scheduled at 12 Noon SL time, it actually started about fifteen minutes early. I would hear the censer burner finished reading the prayers early, so the flames fired up early.

 

The events would go on to Midnight and on, and that night would mark the official end to the art and music festival. For those who want to see more, most of the exhibits should be up a few more days  It's also likely a few DJs will play impromptu unscheduled events.

 

Burn on.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Press Relese: Outshop Cancer's Final Week

 

Out Shop Cancer Enters Its Final Week with Shopping, Art, Entertainment and Special Events Across Second Life
 

The final week of *Out Shop Cancer 2026: Luck Be a Cure Tonight!* is underway, and there's still time for residents across Second Life to shop for a cause, discover original artwork, hunt for treasures, win exciting raffle prizes, and enjoy a spectacular lineup of community entertainment.

Running through October 31, Out Shop Cancer brings together merchants, artists, bloggers, performers, and residents in support of the American Cancer Society and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Inspired by the lights and glamour of Las Vegas, this year's event offers two regions filled with shopping, creativity, entertainment, and opportunities to make a difference.

## Shop, Hunt and Discover Something Special

The Out Shop Cancer Main Store and Marketplace Shopping Event continues alongside the popular Gridwide Hunt, giving shoppers opportunities to discover unique creations while supporting the fight against breast cancer. Hunt participants can find clues and hints on the event website and explore participating locations throughout the grid.

Visitors can also explore the **Gallery Royale Art Walk**, featuring original works by talented Second Life artists. The exhibition celebrates the creativity of the virtual world while bringing the community together for a meaningful cause. Residents can learn more about the participating artists and discover the people behind the artwork through the event website.

Raffles offer another opportunity to participate, with prizes donated in support of the fundraising mission. **Raffle participation ends Saturday, October 31, at 12 PM SLT**, so residents are encouraged to take part before the deadline.

## Tiny Gloves, Big Entertainment: Dinkie Day Arrives October 25

Sunday, October 25, brings a special celebration featuring some of Second Life's smallest personalities and plenty of entertainment for the whole community.

The **Dinkie Boxing Expo** invites residents to cheer on tiny contenders as they step into the ring for a playful showdown. The fun continues with musical performances by **The Tiny Maniacs** and **The Waffle House Wonders**, bringing a distinctive Dinkie flavor to the Luck Be a Cure Tonight entertainment lineup.

Throughout the event, visitors can also enjoy a rotating lineup of DJs, live singers, and special performances. From energetic music and live entertainment to unique community activities, there's something for a wide range of tastes.

## Dress to Impress: The Out Shop Cancer Closing Gala

The celebration continues into the final weekend with the **Out Shop Cancer Closing Gala on Friday, October 30, from 5–8 PM SLT**.

Residents are invited to dress for the occasion in **cocktail or formal attire** and join fellow supporters for an evening of entertainment, community, and reflection as the month-long event approaches its conclusion.

The Gala provides an opportunity to celebrate the creativity and generosity of the Second Life community, recognize the people who helped make Out Shop Cancer possible, and keep the focus on the mission that brings everyone together.

## A Community Effort for a Meaningful Cause

Out Shop Cancer is more than a shopping event. It is a community-wide effort involving merchants, artists, bloggers, sponsors, hosts, DJs, singers, and volunteers who contribute their time and talents to support the American Cancer Society and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

The event's website features the full calendar of activities, Gridwide Hunt hints, the Gallery Royale artist directory, and the participating blogger team. Residents are encouraged to explore these resources, share the event with friends, and join the remaining activities before October closes.

**Event Information**

- **Event:** Out Shop Cancer 2026 — Luck Be a Cure Tonight!
- **Dates:** October 1–31, 2026
- **Location:** Second Life
- **Benefiting:** American Cancer Society and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
- **Event Calendar:** https://www.outshopcancersecondlife.com/event-calendar/
- **Hunt Hints:** https://www.outshopcancersecondlife.com/hunt-hints/
- **Meet the Artists:** https://www.outshopcancersecondlife.com/art-walk/
- **Meet the Bloggers:** https://www.outshopcancersecondlife.com/bloggers/
- **Website:** https://www.outshopcancersecondlife.com/

With the final days approaching, residents are encouraged to shop, explore, participate, and celebrate alongside a community united by creativity, generosity, and hope.

**Come for the shopping. Stay for the entertainment. Join us in making a difference.**

*Out Shop Cancer 2026 — Luck Be a Cure Tonight!*
*Roll the dice. Light the fire. Tonight, luck burns pink.*

For more information, please contact Sandie Loxingly.

Sandie Loxingly
secondlife:///app/agent/98932850-957c-49de-af85-fd19738ced21/about
Email:  sandie.loxingly@gmail.com
Discord: sandieloxingly
 

Press Release: Spooky Strides Returns To Second LIfe For Halloween

 

Five Scary Days And Nights of Halloween Magic, Shopping, and Charitable Giving

After a hiatus, Spooky Strides is back! From October 26-31, 2026, Second Life residents are invited to enjoy a Halloween celebration featuring live entertainment, haunted attractions, shopping, gachas, and fundraising for BlessOne and the American Cancer Society (ACS).

Organized by Bless1Org.Inc, Spooky Strides returns through the efforts of Venus Amore, the BlessOne Board, and dedicated volunteers, performers, and musicians who have contributed their time and talents to bring this Halloween celebration to life.

The entertainment lineup will start Monday morning with Maximillion Kleene, each day will be filled with both events and performances by live musicians, Gandalf, Paul, MacDavE, Maribol Insahn, Rosedrop Rust, Chris Darkstone, Fil Rowane, Zelator Baphoment, Wytchwhisper, Pianoman1, and Mason Thorne. Live DJ Performances DJ Cee, DJ Xeno, DJ Anjie Rain, DJ Noce Sakiagake, and more. Special performances include Minsky's Burlesque Show, Rocky Horror Pixel Show, Lighting Strikes Production, Crixus Carnival of Carnage, Maribol's Halloween Venues, and Stories by Nelle Bly and Rosedrop Rust.

Halloween goodies and more await visitors at participating shops, including Sensations, Flecha Creations, Stix, Vortech, and additional Second Life merchants. Visitors can also collect ribbon Gachas and other special gachas for donations to benefit ACS or BlessOne.

Spooky Strides supports BlessOne's mission to eradicate homelessness and the American Cancer Society's mission to end cancer for everyone. Donors can donate to either or both organizations.

Bless1 Org, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2017, has maintained presence in Second Life for years, including it's sponsored public sandbox, operating since 2019. The return of Spooky Strides opens October 26 at 10AM Second Life time (SLT). Come explore, shop, enjoy the performances, and celebrate Halloween while making a difference!

Be sure to check out our calendar of events on the website, and join us for some Halloween fun at: https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/BlessOne/118/129/23 while supporting ACS and BlessOne in their efforts to make a difference and change the world!

Event Website: https://www.spookystride.org

Second Life Location: https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/BlessOne/118/129/23

Contact Info:

Bless 1 Org. Inc
donate@blessone.org
https://www.blessone.org

Venus Amore (Second Life laison for Bless 1 Org. Inc.)
venusamoresl@gmail.com

 

Cartoon Of The Day: This Really Burns My Butt

 

 Taken at the "Burning of The Man." Somehow, someone ended up "bottoms up" with a glowing red timber over their backside. That would certainly hurt, and inspire some comments.

 

By Bixyl Shuftan

 

Announcement: Remembrance Event For LoneWolf Genesis, Sunday October 25 at 2PM

 

 A talented musician, a kind soul and a valued friend, LoneWolf Genesis was a classical guitarist and worked at the Rockin' Roost Roadhouse for many years.

Thank you for your service.

Gathering at Sunday, October 25, 2026
At 2PM
To honor Lone's memory
Chapman Zane to sing a few songs

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Waterton/239/217/24 

 

SL Video: "Halloween"

 

 By ElviraDeMonica on October 2017

 

Gaming News: "Power To The Players" Act

 

 There's always something going on in gaming news. Recently Steam changed how it's games are displayed. There's also been talk about AI-generated games, games in which developers let AI do all the work in designing games from graphics, combat systems, story plotline, etc. But there have been other developments that caused a little more buzz than usual. 

 

Lately there's been a rather unwelcome message from many gaming companies: "You don't really own the games you pay for, only rent for the privilege of playing for a while. And we can cancel it any time we want." One example is NBA 2K25 , "The game, which retailed for $69.99 for the standard edition and $99.99 for the All-Star Edition, will be delisted from digital storefronts on October 30 and will have its online servers shut down on December 31, only two years after its initial release." 

 

US Congressman Ritchie Torres of New York City cited this particular game in his "Power To The Players Act," which he introduced a few days ago, "When you pay for a game, you should own it. Consumers must have the right to own, the right to play, and the right to transfer the games they buy. A game that can be taken away the moment a company pulls the plug is not a purchase. It is a rental disguised as a sale. Families in the Bronx and across the country save up to buy these games, and they deserve better than a license that can vanish at any time. The Power To The Players Act ensures consumers own what they buy and can keep playing long after a company moves on.”
 

Should the bill become law, the US Federal Trade Commission will enact regulations to protect ownership of games. But it's not a done deal as the majority of bills in Congress die in Committee. Vice suggested the gaming industry would complain offline modes were too expensive to build. The Verge would state last month in Pennsylvania, legislation was introduced that if made into law would require companies selling games in the state to offer an offline mode or offer a 25% refund if the game is killed.

 

Sources: PC Gamer,  House.Gov, Vice, The Verge

 

Bixyl SHuftan 

 

Announcement: SL Christmas Expo Registration Now Open

 

It isn't just Linden Lab getting ready for the Christmas season a little early. So are the people behind the Second Life Christmas Expo. Earlier this month, they announced registration was open for bot special event sponsorship and merchant registration. 

 

This year's theme is "A Nutcracker Christmas." The event itself, which raises money for the American Cancer Society, runs from Friday November 27 to Sunday December 6. 

 

Announcement : This Saturday At The Science Circle

 

10 am SLT Saturday Oct 24
Geography as Destiny: A Look at Hormuz and Other Choke Points 

 

A relatively lightweight military power, Iran, has throttled the world economy by capitalizing on its geography, the Strait of Hormuz. Is geography destiny? The answer is “no,” we should not take “destiny” too seriously; but at the same time, we tend not to take geographical influences seriously enough. In this talk I examine the meaning of geography as destiny in terms of Hormuz and various maritime choke points. 

 

By Meryl McBride

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Science%20Circle/66/129/30 

 

Scenes From Burn2, Continued

 

 

The Burn2 art and music festival continues. Yesterday we featured "The Man." What gets less attention but is still important is the festival Temple. This year, it's located in the center-north sim. People put prayers, tributes, and other short comments in the burner in the middle, and during the Temple Burn they are spoken (or rather texted) aloud. The Temple Burn is on Sunday October 25. 

 

 And of course there's the art exhibits.

 

 And the art and music events. Some unscheduled ones take place after Midnight.

 

Burn2 takes place for three more days after today.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Cartoon of The Day: Two-Tu Tuesday?

 

Taken at Burn2. He has a skirt on, and when asked he was saying it was really a tutu, and it was Tuesday so why not "Tutu Tuesday?"

 

But looking at the design of the garment, there was one more pun.

 

By Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Reader Submitted: "Dinner Is Served"

 

 From Zada Burry, titled "Dinner Is Served." Was there a takeout place across the road? Or with those bat wings and sharp teeth, someone's about to get a hickey that will take a while to heal?

 

By Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Burn2: "The Man" Is Up

 

It took a little time, but "The Man" for this year's Burn2 art and music festival is up. I went by yesterday evening, and it was no longer in pieces on the ground, but it and it's base were built and upright.

I had a few words with Zoren Manray, the primary builder of "The Man." He told me because of real-life he had been delayed in construction, but had it "mostly up" by Tuesday night. Like other years, this one is based on it's counterpart at the real-life Burning Man, "every year an approximation of the real-life Man is made." But there are small differences, "the RL one had more trusses instead of solid parts and more artwork inside. Overall the shape and design is the same though. This year the design was interesting since the base was quite tall. Usually there is only one deck, but this has three. This also meant that in RL they had to limit the number of people on it to 40 or so.. to keep it from being overloaded."

"Also since they had to make the base so strong it lead to an interesting burn. It just did not want to collapse." Zoren did say they would at least try to make the burn last a little longer. 

 

At night, neon tubes inside The Man make it more visible. And like what could be done with the real one, one can climb up it. Zoren did say there were a last few touches on it.

 

The "Burning of The Man" will take place on Saturday October 24. 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Events This Week In SL Clubbin'

 

Here's what's going on at the Sunweaver-Angel, Montecito Bay, and Furry Fashion 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:  Forest Creatures, TBA, Cyberpunk

 

Urban Furry :  Closed

 

Read the schedules in SL Clubbin'

  

Nothing New On The Sunny Estates

 For those wondering about the Sunweaver Estates, there have been no new developments about their future. The sims are still up, despite their owner Rita Mariner having passed away a few months ago. When I last talked to Shockwave Yareach, he told me there's been no word from Linden Lab about them. The most likely is there's still money in Rita's account, and as long as money goes from there to Linden Lab, there's no issue. But there's no telling how long it will last. 

 

In the meantime, life, or in this case virtual life, has gone on, with Club Xanadu having taken the Wednesday at 6PM time that the now inactive Club Cutlass had and a few more people going to it's Saturday at 8PM party. The Happy Vixen has also seen more people drop by, especially with it's Halloween Haunt set up.  

 

When there's more news about the future of the Sunweaver sims, we'll let you the readers know.

 

Bixyl Shuftan