A Fun Weekend

 

 

The weekend had some fun activities. With this being the 250th Fourth of July weekend, while some went to celebrations in both Washington DC and locally in real life, there were some inworld as well. Sometimes they were a day early, such as the one at Club Cutlass. Sadly, community Rita Mariner wasn't there, possibly due to power outages that took down some residents. But Jenni Greenfield took a break from her hiatus to appear for the red white and blue celebration. 

 

 

Cutlass and other places would be closed on Saturday July 4, as were others. But some places had small parties, such as a the pool party at Raglan Shire's "Ool" (the running joke here is there should be no "p" in the "pool"). One resident showed up as a cloud of red, white, and blue fireworks. 

 

 

 

 

Sunday July 5 had some events. At the Second Life Birthday grounds at SLB Delightful, there was a "Dream Machine Gala" at 12 Noon by Carolyn Handrick, which lasted for about three hours. 

 

Also at Noon was the Anniversary Ball of Antiquity, at,it's Buckingham Palace. The community has been around for nineteen years. For the upper crust, the wearing of crowns and sashes was encouraged as for roleplay purposes this was a state event. The ladies and gentlemen danced, as well as chatted, and mused, about goings on. There was also a note of thanks from the Relay for Life for it's contributions to Team ACTS. 

 

There was also a Homes For Our Troops fundraiser. But sorry to say real-life would drag me away from seeing it. There will be another one for today, Monday July 6.  

 

Finally at 5:30 tonight was a small party at the Happy Vixen Beach Club with "Mister E" DJing the tunes. Hostess Kitacelia brought her own fireworks. 

 

It was a great Fourth weekend.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Happy Fourth of July

 

 Happy American Independence Day from the Second Life Newser.

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

 

Fourth of July at Cutlass

 

 A number of clubs had Fourth of the July events on Friday July 4. And among them was Club Cutlass. People came decked out in red, white and blue. 

 

 DJ Perri danced on the floor while one of her alts, Kacey Carver, decked out in an American flag outfit, manned the booth. 

 

 

 Lots of fun was had by all. 

 

The Happy Vixen had it's own Fourth of July party, with DJ Charlee playing some patriotic tunes. But sadly due to technical difficulties, I couldn't get any good pictures. 

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Happy Fourth of July

 

Have a Happy American Independance Day from the Second Life Newser. 

Picture taken at HV Community

Free Fireworks

 

For those wanting to celebrate the Fourth, DeniseUnicorn Toonie has some free fireworks.

 

 The Forth of July is here! I have something for folks that are on Secondlife wanting to celebrate it. I've made some simple sparklers that you can wear in your left, right, or both hands. They're also totally free! 

 

You can get them here: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/DeniseUnicorns-Fireworks/22223329

 

 

Happy Fourth of July

 

 

 Happy Independence Day from the Second Life Newser.

Happy Fourth of July

 

 

 Happy Independence Day from the Second Life Newser

 

Picture from  Sunweaver Bay

 

Fourth of July Parties At The Sunweavers (And Mieville)

 

While the Newser was reporting about the Second Life Birthday last week, there was another birthday celebration going on: America's. Several clubs in the Sunweaver community would celebrate, and I also came across one in Mieville.
 
See the pictures in Events.
 

Happy Fourth of July

 

Happy American Independence Day, from the Second Life Newser 

By Bixyl Shuftan

 

Over 11,000 Lindens In Prizes Given Out at Happy Vixen's Fourth of July Party

 

Over the weekend, there were a number of Fourth of July parties from Rosehaven to Virtual Ability. But one, The Happy Vixen, was particularly generous with it's prizes. The beach club held a double event over four hours with two DJs, and 11,600 Lindens given out as cash prizes. 

Hey folks! It's Independence Day in the USA, and it's time for our Fourth of July party. Come dressed in red white and blue, have a red white and blue avie, have or come as an eagle, or just wave an American flag. DJ Jazzy will be playing her "Thunder on the Beach" set with 2500 Lindens in a fishbowl contest (all can join, including staff). Be sure to set your viewer to Midnight to see the fireworks. 

DJ Jazzy (Jasmine Dawn/Jasmine Knickers) played the tunes for the first two hours. She also decorated the place with a few red white and blue banners, a food stall with some sweets with red white and blue frosting, and a fireworks display that would go off at times. She would provide the initial 2500L for the first of the two contest that night, and the 2600 of the second. Club owner Nydia Tungsten would bump it up to 9000 Linden dollars. The second half of the event was DJed by DJ Maliit.

More than two dozen people would show up at the double event, some showing up after some real-life Fourth events. Instead of votes on the board, the three winners of each of the two contest were determined by the "fishbowl." Unlike normal events, this was open to the DJs and hosteses and other staff. The 9000 Linden prize of the first half was split between Kryxia Silverfall, Valkyrie McGill, and MaliitCoyote Resident. The 2600L prize for the second half was shared by Mandy Lehew (Wedge Venkman), LiskaBystrouska Resident, and BurnerBob Resident. 

The Happy Vixen is the most active of the Sunweaver community clubs, with events several days each week, is a member of the FCA, and recently celebrated it's tenth anniversary. It is located at Purrfection Estates (236/219/24). 

Bixyl Shuftan
 

Happy Fourth of July

 

Happy Independence Day from the Second Life Newser

 

Happy Fourth of July

Happy Fourth of July from the Second Life Newser

Bellisseria Becoming A Community

More and more, the new continent Bellisseria has been seeing development. It's not just the development of the land and houses, of which the moles have done a great job. But more and more, the people have not just been making a home there, but coming together as a community to hold events together. Gemma Cleanslate dropped in to see the residents organize some events there from a "Lawn Chair Larry" race to Fourth of July festivities at the new Bellisseria Fairgrounds.

Read Gemma's story in Places.

Happy Independence Day

Taken at Cape Heron. Happy Fourth of July from the Second Life Newser

USO Show at Sacred Ground

 On July 4, I went to a USO show at Sacred Ground in the Urban Style sim. Performed by "The Outsiders," this performance packed the sim, with over fifty avatars on the stage and in the audience.

From a little after 6PM to 7PM SL time, there were various performances on stage, celebrating America and taking pride in the freedoms the country has to offer. There were songs such as "Living in America," "American Saturday Night," "God Bless the U.S.A.," "Born Free" by Kid Rock, "The Star Spangled Banner," and others. One was "Dance With My Father," one performer saying, "This song is dedicated to the one man who shaped who I am today....my Dad. A ...proud WWII veteran, my dad was my biggest supporter."

Near the end, the audience was invited to hop on stage, "Please join us on stage," and many did. "Happy 4th of July! We are so glad you came out to see us! Please come back to visit Sacred Ground!" "Big thanks to all those to put this together." "Thanks for sponsoring this show, Biker and Sarrah."

Biker Sharkfin, one of the owners, called out, "Thank you everyone.  You all are awesome.   We love you all.  Thanks for coming to Sacred Ground tonight." Sarrah Spark, another owner, told the performers, "Thanks again Outsiders, you rock!"

Bixyl Shuftan

Happy Fourth Of July

Happy Independence Day from the staff of the Second Life Newser

Happy Independence Day

Have a Happy Independence Day / Fourth of July from the Second Life Newser

The Old World Artisan 4th of July Street Fair

              
By Gemma Cleanslate

Friday I stopped over at the Old Fashion 4th of July Street fair . It is sponsored by the Old World Artisans Guild and Friends for the benefit of the Relay for Life. If you love gatchas be sure to stop by. There is a field full of them and more . There are 50 merchants with many  bargains, clothing and decor for your home or outdoor area. The setting is lovely with old fashion open sheds with the wares both inside and out.

Kate (Deziray Daehlie) , one of the artisans, told me it would be there until the 6th of July . I spied some free gifts.  I wish I had more room for prims . I did buy some of the Kiosk offerings for my inventory in hopes.

 One was a gorgeous wall fountain with flowers. Another was some vases that were very pretty.

I made a stop by the information boards that give you lots of knowledge about the fight against cancer not only in the US but around the world. I suggest you put it on your list for this holiday weekend.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mokihana/128/128/22

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Extended Dates opening 6/26                       
OLD FASHION 4TH OF JULY STREET FAIR

A Relay for Life of Second Life Event

Brought to you by the Old World Artisan Guild, team 22

Over 50 Creators

$50L Sale Items and 50% off Items, $10L Fireworks Sale Special, Plus Free Gifts, Gachas and More!

Help us make cancer history!

Look for the RFL vendors and gachas (100% donation)

slurl: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mokihana/127/128/22
         
Blog: http://oldworldartisansguild.blogspot.com/
         
Event Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/groups/3769779@N21/
         
contact Shelby Oliver for more info.

Happy July 4th

Happy Independence Day from the Second Life Newser

Scenes from the July 4rth Weekend

In real life, the weather doesn't always cooperate when it comes to having fun on the most American of holidays, the Fourth of July. The heat may drive people indoors, and rain may ruin a good fireworks show. But in Second Life, people are free to have all kinds of red, white, and blue fun, from themed club events, to a virtual fireworks show.

See the pictures in Events.