After Dark

 

Newser reporter Netera Landar recently wrote about a venue that caught her eye: After Dark. Owned and managed by Meegan Dantz and located in the Idle Rogue sim, the venue had an aesthetic that caught her eye, particularly when viewed at Midnight. But there's more to the place than good looks. 

 

Read Netera's story in Places.

 

Kaleidoscope – The Monarch Education Project

 

Netera Landar recently stopped by the Kaleidoscope sim to visit something interesting, especially to lovers of nature: The Monarch Education Project.  The place has much information about the Monarch butterfly, which unlike other butterflies migrates from north to south and back again every year, as well as being visually pleasing. One can pick up a freebie pet butterfly as well.

 

Read Netera's article in Places.  

Drama Libre

 

In her latest story, reporter Netera Landar checked out the Drama Libre club. Having been around for almost 20 years and this September will have hosted it's 1000th party, what sets this venue apart is it has a different set for each one. Netera talked to Xerxes Sismondi, a co-founder of the club how it came to be, and some of what's happened over time. 

 

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FogBound Blues Club

Newser reporter Netera Landar recently visited the FogBound Blues Club. Located in Blue Moon Bay, the venue is over a decade and a half old, created by Yanik Lytton and Meredith Mistwalker, and has events every day.  Netera had a few words with it's manager Saphire Jinn about how the place has changed over time, and what and who has helped make it work. 

 

Read Netera's article in Places.  

 

The PBC Black History Museum

 

At the Premier Business Center, Jarden Alexis has set up a Black History Museum to honor the history of Black Americans. There were a number of people over the course of American history mentioned. The Newser dropped by to have a look. 

 

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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. 

 

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Hopeby Village

 

Netera Landar was recently at a roleplay community depicting life in a small British town, Hopeby Village. Founded by Chard and Stevie Hope, a number of others have moved into this cozy area, taking on various roles, and it is still open for more. Netera would look around and have a few words with one of the founders. 

 

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Cat Face Gaming

 

A friend told me about a gaming place located on the SL mainland, "Cat Face Gaming." Located near "The Shelter," it offers a large variety of games. Bixyl Shuftan went over to check the place out. 

 

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The Waterfall Café

 

The Newser has covered many winter places in recent weeks.  For those looking for something different, Newser reporter Netera Landar found a location very interesting and unique in all seasons: The Waterfall Cafe. From Katie Luckstone, with it's picturesque underwater caverns, huge aquariums with swimming fish, chairs made to resemble sea shells, and more, it's very much worth a visit. 

 

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Luminara: A Mystical, Self-Discovery, Silent Reflection Sanctuary

Neteral Landar starts of her writing about places in Second Life with Luminaria. Created by Sedona Starchild, the place is described as "a space created with care, where every detail holds a deeper meaning, if you’re open to it." Netera went to look around, and was not disappointed. 

 

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Sable Hound Hollow ‘s Winter Reverie

 

Gemma Cleaslate has been searching for holiday and winter-themed locations since November. And in her last article before Christmas, she looks at Sable Hound Hollow‘s Winter Reverie. There are sleigh rides, pony rides, and great scenery. She also had a chance to stop by the Premier Business Center and Bellisseria Fairgrounds.

 

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Calas Christmas

 

In her latest article about Christmas locations, Gemma Cleanslate went to an old favorite: Calas Galadhon Park. This season marks the seventeenth year that the owners Ty Tenk and Truck Meredith have remade their area for the holiday season. And as Gemma found, once again they haven't failed to do a spectacular job, with a reindeer ride, ice skating, Disney characters, and lots of great scenery.

 

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Joyful Gardens

 

In her article for today, Netera Landar writes about Joyful Gardens. Created by Hedy Heartsong, the place is beautiful and picturesque, with natural scenery including flowers trees and animals, gardens, stone ruins, a maze, and much more. 

 

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Yosemite in Winter

 

Gemma Cleanslate's search for wintry places took her to a favorite location:Yosemite. Snow has come to the natural park, and there are winter activities one can enjoy such as skiing and skating. But you can also enjoy the usual ones, such as horseback riding, this time with a wintry atmosphere. 

 

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Christmas Lane

 

Gemma Cleanslate's search for Christmas places continues. For today's article, she looked at Christmas Lane. The place boasted plenty of decor, outdoor and indoor, plus gachas and an advent calendar. She also gave a short mention about the Christmas Shop and Hop. 

 

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Snuggles

 

Gemma Cleanslate's search for Christmas-themed places continues. She recently stopped by a store with a cute name: Snuggles. There was a wide variety of outdoor decor to get. But there's also plenty of decorations for the inside of a home, plus gifts you can get for someone.

 

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"A Winter Wonderland Christmas" And "Kenzie’s"

 

Gemma Cleanslate has been continuing her search for Christmas-themed locations.  Today's article features two places she found some Christmas decor. "A Winter Wonderland Christmas" features much indoor decorations, as well as some outdoor. Kenzie’s had decorations, but also some items to get as presents such as clothing, and there was also some picturesque scenery.

  

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Last-Minute Halloween Places

 

Halloween is gone. It was a blast, but all good things must come to an end. But a certain fox had a little time this weekend to see a few Halloween-themed places. Keep in mind that they won't be up much longer. In fact, one or two may be gone by the time you read this. 

 

Read Bixyl's article in Places. 

 

Necropolis Umbrae And Bewitched

 

Gemma Cleanslate has continued to check out Halloween places as the month of October ticks on. Necropolis Umbrae is a darkly enticing cemetery with a riddle in it's library. She was able to solve it, but can you? Bewitched had many places to see, including a foreboding castle to explore, and a haunted railway to ride. And she stopped by Yosemite, which has decorated one place up for the spooky season.

 

Read Gemma's article in Places.  

 

 

Shadowfell

 

Gemma Cleanslate's search for Halloween places just took her to a favorite region: Calas Galadjon Park, where Tymus Tenk and Truck Meredith have built a Halloween area: Shadowfell. She went over to take a see. So what spooky sights did she find? 

 

 Read Gemma's story in Places.