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 

 

The Raglan Shire Artwalk

 

One of Second Life's most noted yearly art shows, and Raglan Shire's best known annual event, is now taking place: The Raglan Shire Artwalk. Occasionally called "art on a hedge" by the local tinies, there's a huge amount of art available to see.

 

The Artwalk officially opened on Sunday May 17.  To start things off with a bang, there was a concert in which Mia Rose sang at 11 AM SL time, followed by Nivor the singing chicken. The latter had a few jokes about someone in a hen avatar singing the tunes, and even Nivor himself joined in with a couple songs about frying poultry, to prove he wasn't afraid of anything "fowl" happening, let alone fox reporters. 

 

There's plenty of artwork to look at. Some are prints of real-life paintings and drawings. But there's also Second Life screenshots, and prints of real-life photographs, as well as some three-dimensional sculpture. And much of it reflects the whimsy of the Raglan community. Some of the art also has a "buy" option, so you can take home some copies to put on the wall of your own virtual space. 

 

There's also a face-painting booth in which your avatar's face becomes a canvas itself (might work only on tiny avies). There was a "hedgiepillar" to ride as it walked around the art displays. And then there's Catten Carter "Art-o-Matic 3000," in which you yourself end up part of the art, albeit briefly. 

 

The Artwalk goes to June 14. During this time, other events will be going on in Raglan. So don't be surprised if while touring the pictures, you hear the high-pitched cheers and applause of the locals in the distance.

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Raglan%20Shire/102/188/58 (takes you to event schedule board near a 'hedgiepillar' and 'art pallete' rezzer)

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Raglan%20Shire/116/29/59 (teleporter to different areas) 

 

Bixyl Shuftan (with a little help from Droppa MaPants)

 

A Busy Weekend

 

It was quite the weekend in Second Life. Sunday had the 18th Annual Bay City Anniversary Parade and Pary (above). Also that same day was the start of the Raglan Shire Artwalk, which began with a music party. There were also a number of Relay events, including a "Bronzing Party" in which a number of teams that raised just a little money got a boost to Bronze level.

 

More on these events later.

 

Cartoon of The Day: Porcupine Artist

 

 Taken at Raglan Shire. And yes, a porcupine artist would easily do that.

 

By Bixyl Shuftan

 

 

 

Announcement: Raglan Shire Artwalk Starts Today

 

Raglan Shire's Artwalk starts today, and at Noon there's an event to help start the show 

 

Nivor at Art Walk Opening - Noon SLT on Sunday

Yes, it's the one, the only, NIVOR THE SINGING CHICKEN! 

The smooth stylings of this fabulous bird will help celebrate the official opening of  our 21st Artwalk in Raglan Shire at NOON SLT on Sunday, May 17!

Yes, Artwalk is now old enough to drink, so raise a glass of your best wootberry wine and join us!

 Raglan Shire (131,187,62)
 

Raglan Shire Accepting Applications For Artwalk

 

Some news for artists in Second Life aspiring and established. Raglan Shire is accepting applications for it's Artwalk, one of the largest yearly art shows in Second Life. 

 

Residents of Second Life are invited to show their original artwork during this event.  Reproductions of original RL artwork (painting, drawing, digital fine art, printmaking that can be imported and put on a prim) are encouraged, along with SL photography, manipulated photography and sculpture.

In past years, we have had between 120-150 artist participants exhibiting in spaces over several sims and hope for another good turnout this year for the 21st Artwalk. The show will include space in Raglan Shire tree city, Raglan Commons, Heron Shire forest, Morning Shire park and Athen Shire village. The 2D artwork will be displayed along hedgerows around Raglan Shire, and sculptures in designated areas of Commons, Heron, Morning and Athen Shires.

The event itself tuns from May 17 to June 14, with entries being accepted from now to Monday May 11. Those wanting to enter must fill out an entry form (here). 

 

For more information, click here. 

 

Special Giant Snail Race At Raglan Shire

 

Saturday April 18

10:45 AM SL time

 

"Bring friends! Join in the fun. Dress to theme for a chance at the prize, or come as you are to watch or race." 

 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gullwing%20Shire/131/93/29

 

Raglan Shire Pre-Valentine’s Day Party

 

Second Life had quite a few Valentine's Day events.  Among them was at the tiny community of Raglan Shire in it's Gazebo. Reporter Netera Landar went there, and saw a variety of the little folk, taking a number of pictures.

 

See Netera's article and pictures in Events.  

SL Video: "A Raglan Shire Tiny Christmas Carol"

 

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 From Nitwacket on December 2008, "Arwenbunny Lisle, Bo FIddlesticks, Etheria Parrott, Summer Seale, Mousearina Ballyhoo, Ian Perl, Brenna Hastings, Panacea Pangaea, Baldi McMillan, Songbird1028 Sorbet, Tehlozor Scribe, Wellington Beam."

 

"Wootstock" In Raglan Shire

 

 From Friday  August 15 to Sunday August 17, the "Wookstock" music festival, Raglan Shire's musical tribute to Woodstock, took place. A number of DJs, and live performers, played music on stage, and attendance was well over 50 frequently.

 

 One of the first up was Nivor The Singing Chicken. When he was singing Weird Al's "Eat It," the foxes had a good laugh after the line, "have some more chicken." 

 

 Later on Friday evening was Merryjest Starchild, who sang a variety of songs, including "Nessun Dorma." 

 

 Among Saturday's performers were Jaycatt Nico and Frogg Marlowe, or "Effinjay." They did the show in their own tiny avatars. 

 

 A great time was had by all.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Announcement: Wootstock At Ragland Shire, Friday to Sunday

 

 Raglan Shire, Second Life's most notable tiny community, is hosting it's annual Woodstock tribute, "Wootstock." From Friday August 15 to Sunday August 17, there will be "three days of waffles and music" with a number of noted SL live musicians, plus some local DJs.

 

 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Raglan%20Shire/88/185/3007

 

Raglan Shire Event Coming Soon

 

 Taken at Raglan Shire. There's going to be a festival here soon, one that takes place every year. Some might get an idea from the picture. For the rest, details to come. 

 

Raglan Shire Artwalk

 

 The Raglan Shire artwalk is taking place. This is one of the best known yearly art events in Second Life, and the Raglan community's most popular one.

 

 Across much of their land, numerous pictures, photographs, paintings, and sculptures have been set up.

 

 With some galleries by individual artists.

There was one group of cartoons.

 

And some 3D sculpture.

 

 

 Among the things there was the "Art o Matic 3000" which will paint a copy of your profile pic. Just watch out near the end. 

The event goes on to Sunday June 15.

 

 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Raglan%20Shire/126/61/59

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Announcement: Registration For Raglan Shire ArtWalk Is Open

 

Raglan Shire is hosting its 20th ArtWalk starting May 18, 2025. A 4-week long, multi-sim art festival, it is one of the art highlights of SL. Residents of Second Life may show their artwork during this time.  Reproductions of RL original artwork (painting, drawing, art photography, printmaking, collage, and digital fine art that can be imported and put on a prim) are encouraged, along with SL artwork including virtual photography and sculpture.

In past years, we had over 100 artist participants exhibiting in spaces over several sims. This year, we hope for a good turnout and will include space in Raglan Shire tree city, in Heron Shire forest, Morning Shire park and Athen Shire village. The 2D artwork will mostly be displayed along hedgerows around Raglan Shire, and sculptures in designated areas of Heron, Morning and Athen Shires.

DATES: Sun May 18 - Sun  Jun 15, 2025
LOCATION: Raglan Shire Sim Cluster
INFO & REGISTRATION LINK: https://sites.google.com/view/raglanartwalk2025/home
ENTRY OPENS: Friday April 25 at noon SLT
ENTRY CLOSES: Monday, May 12 at 9:00 PM SLT

 

For questions, contact in-world:

Linn Darkwatch, Artwalk Director

Panacea Pangaea, Artwalk Assistant

Kayak Kuu, Artwalk Assistant

Karmagirl Avro, Artwalk Assistant

You can also ask questions in the Friends of Raglan Shire group in SL.

 

Reader Submitted Picture "Leavin' On A (Paper) Jet Plane"

 

 

 From Kamida Delec around Raglan Shire

Cause I'm leavin' on a (paper) jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh baby, I hate to go

Raglan Shire Artwalk Taking Place

 

 

One of Second Life's largest annual art shows, the Raglan Shire Artwalk, is going on. It started on Sunday May 19 and will be going on for about a month to Sunday June 16.

The Artwalk features a variety of pictures, much of it people can buy a copy of. There are both screenshots, and real-life artwork brought inworld. Besides the pictures, there are also sculptures and other 3D art. There are also occasional teleport boards to other sections of the displays. 

 

While this may be a community event, and many local artists have their work featured here, it has and still is been open to all wanting to show their work here, both the local tines and "biggies" (local slang for human and furry avatars).

Once again, the Artwalk goes on to Sunday June 16.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Raglan%20Shire/125/60/59

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Weekend in Brief

 

 

 Quite a bit happened this weekend. The big event was the Bay City Sixteenth Anniversary Celebration, which was it's yearly parade and after-parade dance party. Also going on were some Relay events, such as the Buccaneer's Ball. And the Raglan Shire Artwalk event, one of Second Life's largest annual art shows began this weekend.

More on these, and other, events later.

SL Video: "Raglan Shire SciFi 2024"

 

 

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From Nitwacket on April 5

SL Video: "Raglan Shire 2024 Mardi Gras Parade"

 

 

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 From Nitwacket on February 19, "Raglan Shire's eleventy seventh Mardi Gras Parade (I forgets the number - I'll look it up later) Zayn Till returns to announce, Caleb Kit leads the way and Basement Kitties herd cats."

SL Video: "Artwalk Kite Parade 2023"

 

 

 From Nitwacket on June 2023, "Raglan Shire Artwalk - closing parade"