Star Wars RFL Event At Rockin' Robin

 

On Monday May 4, Rockin' Robin was the scene of a fundraiser concert. The event was advertised as going on all day, and being May the Fourth, the theme was Star Wars.

 

We are dancing on the moon all day today (Monday, May 4th), for 24 hours at an event hosted by Team Bobbi Sue. Dress in anything space-related (Star Wars, Star Trek, astronauts, aliens) or casual. Singers today: Austin Moores at 5 pm, and Wolfie Moonshadow at 6 pm. There are also 10 raffles with some amazing prizes valued up to L$15,000!  

 

Yours truly dropped by when Austin Moores was singing, sporting an Emperor Palpatine avatar, at one point doubting the Star Wars villain probably couldn't sing a note.

 

 Backing up The Emperor Austin were dancers Netera Landar and Talia Sunsong.

 

It's not yet known to the Newser how much was raised by Team Bobby Sue, but at the end of the set, the total on both kiosks on the stage was close to a hundred thousand Linden dollars. Much had also been raised in the motorcycle and other prize raffles. 

 

 May the Fourth Be With You,

 

Bixyl Shuftan (with two pictures from Netera)

Update: The Newser was informed the event raised a total of L$479,446 , or  US$1980

HFOT Veterans Concert Raises Over 170,000 Lindens

 

On Saturday February 7, Veterans Isle hosted it's monthly benefit concert. The event, organized in part by Frets Nirvana, was to raise money for Hopes For Our Troops. It went from 12 Noon to about 5PM SL time. 

 

DJ Kyle started things off at Noon. At 1PM, it was DJ Texas Starchild's turn on stage. At 2PM came the first live music performance with the popular Austin Moores. Last but not least, at 4PM  Grace Loudon took to the stage. As the performers did their music, people donated to two house-shaped kiosks on either side. 

 

Dropping in on Austin's set, Sandy Hauster called out, "You know why we're here today...we want to repay the sacrifices our Military Troops have made to ensure our safety and way of life.  Let's honor them with your gifts to Home For Our Troops.  They've given us so much.  Kiosks are at the front of the stage." 

 

Over the course of the event, Frets would ooccasionally ffer to add to the donation total once a certain mark had been reached, "Only 2250 to 30k .... when we hit 30k ...I will put in another 2500."

 

For the last some of his event, Austin would step off the stage and sing amongst the crowd. When he was done, Grace Loudon got onto the stage where Austin's stage set had been replaced with her piano, "Grace isn't accepting tips today, we're here supporting Homes For Our Troops, such a desperately needed cause.  Please, send those lovings to the donation boxes to either side of stage."

 

"HFOT is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization building specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these Veterans are multiple amputees, paraplegic, quadriplegic or have suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).  Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents of every dollar spent by Homes for Our Troop has gone to directly support Veterans. DURING THAT TIME HFOT HAS BUILT 429 SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOMES NATIONWIDE FOR EXTREMELY INJURED VETERANS."

By the end of the event, a total of 178,315 Lindens had been raised in both kiosks. 

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

 

*Correction* The Newser was informed that DJ Kyle performed for two hours, Noon to 2 PM, and not one.  

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Singer Austin Moores Returns To The Stage

 

Musician Austin Moores has played in Second Life for quite some time. Recently, he had to take a three month break. But a few days ago, he's back, and back to performing on stage with his Austin's Angels. Netera Landar had a chance to interview him. And he had much to say. 

 

Read Netera's interview in People. 

 

Scenes From The Fandom Con

 

 

 The Fandom Con is still going on in Second Life. On Wednesday, I stopped by the Kraken stage in Octololligo. 

 

At 11 AM SL time Austin Moores was performing on stage. He was described as having a "vast repertoire might have him doing Country one min, Pop songs the next, and Crooning (like Sinatra, Buble, Como) the next. On top of that is sprinkled in some rock and swing music." He would sing various songs for an hour, strumming his guitar.

At Noon SL time, it was Nivor the Singing Chicken, "man can this chicken sing.!!! Crooning the classics, emotional ballads, up tempo modern tunes, he can do it all!!! And he's doing it here for the next hour so come on over and have a listen!" 

The avian singer quickly got onto stage (perhaps in a hurry due to the fox in the crowd), and began performing. He was cheered on by a number of gryphons who had come just for the event, some remarking they had never seen so many in one spot.

But the Fandom con is more than singing events. There are also exhibits such as the one by the Mieville community.

The Fandom Con is a fundraiser for the Relay for Life in Second Life.

More on the Con later.

Bixyl Shuftan

Talia Painting Exhibit Grand Opening

 

 
Yesterday at November 28 at 6PM SL time, there was a grand opening event for the Talia Painting Exhibit at Netera's Coffee Shop and Enchanted Mermaid Gallery. The event featured live musician Austin Moores. Though when I got there, it was Helena Navarita doing the singing.

Artist Talia Sinsong would say of her works via the notecard announcing the event, "'Fire and Water' is about that brilliant sea of color in the sky and water at the moment of sunrise or sunset. I also included another fire in the sky, a painting with the flash of lightning as a ship weathers a storm.

I am passionate about creating a mood or telling a story in my creations, including painting, drawing, writing, 3D computer models or immersive virtual worlds. I have also worked in filmmaking and was a crew member for two Sundance Film Festival picks. I hope my artwork uplifts you and brings a smile to your face."

The exhibit was stated to last until to December 23.

 

 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Snug%20Harbor/99/101/23

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Correction: Originally I wrote it was Talia doing the singing, as she was on stage. Sorry about the error.

Announcement: Austin Moores in Concert at Veterans Isle, Friday March 11

 

Legacy Vets, The USMVC, and HFOTS proudly present Austin Moores Live in Concert!

Austin Moores was raised in music from an early age and has performed in bands and orchestras. He has played multiple instruments, but mostly now a vocalist. Austin sings crooning, country, and pop in SL and Opensim. In addition, he does live Neil Diamond, Kenny Rogers, and Joe Cocker Tributes.

Join us at the USMVC Special Events hangar Friday, March 11, 2022, @ 7 pm SL

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Veterans%20Isle/171/66/3501
 

Press Release: Homes For Our Troops Benefit This Sunday

Frets Nirvana and US Military Veterans Group announce the 2018 September benefit for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life! 

Frets Nirvana, the premier guitar artist in the virtual world Second Life and the US Military Veterans Group announce the 2018 September benefit on September 30, 2018 in Second Life for the Veterans Support Organization  Home For Our Troops . 

Frets Nirvana states:  “HFOT is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization building specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these Veterans are multiple amputees, paraplegic, quadriplegic or suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).  Since its inception in 2004, over 90 cents of every dollar spent by Homes for Our Troop has gone to directly support Veterans. DURING THAT TIME HFOT HAS BUILT OVER 240 SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOMES NATIONWIDE FOR WOUNDED VETERANS.”

In 2017 the community in Second Life sent over $10,000 to Homes For Our Troops, thanks to may kind hearts and great Second Life performers. 

Home for Our Troops benefit concerts feature premier Second Life talent monthly at Veteran’s Isle.  The concert on September 30, 2018 is scheduled from 11AM - 4PM PST.  Featured artists will be DJ Waya Snowpaw, The Vinnie Show, Erin and Satin, Austin Moores and Singergirl.

Sponsored by Frets Nirvana and the U.S. Military Veteran’s Group of Second Life.  To learn more about Homes for Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org