One Billion Rising

Today, the One Billion Rising in Second Life takes place. This isn't just an inworld event, but part of a global demonstration in support of the rights of women. Gemma Cleanslate took a look at the exhibits of the sims, and talked to some of the women involved.

Read Gemma's article in Events.

The Philosophy of Furniture

Longtime fans of Gemma Cleanslate's articles will probably recall her articles about her philosophy class. Her latest visit to the Linden Endowment for the Arts area revealed a location with the term in the title, "The Philosophy of Furniture." Named after an essay by Edgar Allen Poe, the place has many homes crafted in 19th Century styles, each with a few lines of the writing. So what did Gemma think of the exhibit?

Read Gemma's story in Design.

Burn2 "Fire Moon" Event

For fans of the Burn2 art and music festival, this weekend the spinnoff event "Fire Moon" is taking place this weekend.

The first New Moon of 2017 will be on the 27th of January, which coincides with the Chinese New Year on the 28th, bringing in the Year of the Fire Rooster. And thus we arrive at the theme for our next event at BURN2: Fire Moon!

For more on the festival, check the Burn2 website at https://burn2.org/. Or you can just head straight to the Deep Hole sim where the event is taking place.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Burning%20Man-%20Deep%20Hole/224/92/25

Press Release: Burn2 Fire Moon - Jan 27-29 2017

   
BURN2 Fire Moon
January 27-29, 2017

A New Year on Fire
The first New Moon of 2017 will be on the 27th of January, which coincides with the Chinese New Year on the 28th, bringing in the Year of the Fire Rooster. And thus we arrive at the theme for our next event at BURN2: Fire Moon!

A poster contest for the event garnered 22 entries and resulted in four winners. To the right on this page is the first place poster by Slatan Dryke.

We had a total of four winners; including one made by Huntress Catteneo in second place, and then tied for third place are a second entry from Slatan Dryke and one from Yman Juran. They are below.

We encourage you to use the above poster images when sharing information about the event. If you need larger size images, contact iSkye Silverweb inworld.

The pairing of the moon on fire and the fire rooster, the new year, a new beginning...such an exciting time of year! No one shall be a mere bystander; everyone participates in some way, by exploring, driving an art car, joining the Lamplighters as they walk the playa, witnessing the burning of the Fire Rooster, grooving to the tunes emanating from the stage, marveling and experiencing the creative builds scattered throughout the playa. You become the event, with us!

Artists and builders are invited to sign up to build and create at Fire Moon.  Find the Builder Application on our website a burn2.org, read and sign up!

DJs, live performers and stage hosts are also invited to contact dasweetdude or SuperSuz inworld to sign up for their slots on stage. There will be one stage for the use of all event performers. Greeters are encouraged to sign up for shifts to welcome the community to the event. Bloggers and sharers of BURN2 news! Share, share, share this news as much as you can!

The event details! We can't forget the details!

Fire Moon: JANUARY 27-29, 2017
Deep Hole in Second Life
Details on burn2.org

Please note: The build period will be from the 17th of December through the 25th of January; the playa will be closed to the public during this time.

If there are any questions about the event, contact Event Lead Daark Gothly.

Please let us know when you include us in your publications. We link back to online, TV, magazine and blog posts at http://www.burn2.org/media_coverage. We would love to include you! Just email a link to your content to communications@burn2.org.

BURN2 is the virtual extension of the Burning Man festival and community into the world of Second Life. It spreads Burning Culture and the Burning Man Ten Principles all year round.  We are one Burning Man regional among more than 100 first world Regional groups.

We encourage you to use the following labels and hashtags when you write about the event: Burn2, #burn2 . We will promote those tags to make it easier for people to find your content.

Want more information? Connect with us through our networks::
Website: https://burn2.org
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BURN2BURNER
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BURN2BURNERS
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Burn2.SL/
Google+ Community: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/114073732445186160592
Regional Page: http://regionals.burningman.com/regionals/cyberspace/second-life/

BURN2 Inworld Contacts:
BURN2 Communications: iSkye Silverweb communications@burn2.org
BURNING MAN Regional Contact: sl@burningman.org