Merryjest At The Rennissance Faire

 

~This Friday, I am the opening act at the Second Life Renaissance Festival. Come for songs of Wonder and Woe, and a tribute to the singular S. J. Tucker~ 

Come one, come all, and help deal a blow to breast cancer. 3pm SLT at Ren Fest 2 (48,176,25)

Coming Soon: The SL Renaissance Festival

 

 

 In two days, the Second Life Renaissance Festival will begin. This is an event to raise money for "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer," and will take place in several sims south of the American Cancer Society sim. There will be music (presumably including some "bardcore", modern songs sung like a Medieval singer would), shopping, auctions, tournaments, events such as "Pillory a Linden," and more.

For more information, check the event website here: https://slrenaissancefestival.com/ .

Sunbeamer Medieval Fun Faire/Country Music Event In Caledon Downs

 

 

from Oldesoul

Over the weekend, much attention was on the upcoming Relay Walk, which was only a week away, with numerous teams getting their camps ready. But some teams were still squeezing in some last events. Among them, Team Sunbeamers, which had it's Medieval Fun Fair on Saturday June 1, hosted by Cynthia Farshore. But it wouldn't be all Medieval.

 

from Oldesoul

Everyone I remind you that at the Sunbeamer Medieval Fun Fair we are going a bit modern with a great show, the Country Rebels a Garth Brooks cover in one hour, 3pm.

 

The Newser wasn't there until later in the event, but Oldesoul got some pictures of  Cynthia DJing for the crowd. The Country Rebels were also scheduled to perform, but there were some technical difficulties. There was a stage, presumable supplied by the Rebels. But when the Newser got there, the stage was taken down and people were dancing around on the floor. Over 11,000 L was raised in the music part of the event.

 

Besides the music, there were a number of activities one would expect from a ren-faire, such as jousting, axe throwing, and a steeplechase horse race. There was at least one prize given out: a medieval style battle axe.

 

A number of other teams sent someone to the event, such as Purple Tears, the Second Life Cheerleading Squad, Team ACTS, and Roos With A Dream.

The final Sunbeamer event, the last Moon Dance, will be taking place on Thursday, June 6, at 6 PM, in Sunweaver Space.

 

Addition: We originally stated the Country Rebels performed, but heard there were some technical difficulties. Cynthia stated from 10 to 12 Noon, DJ Kayala and the Roos performed and raised 12,000 for Roos With A Dream. The faire raised a total of $16,345 for the Sunbeamers. The archery and axe throwing contests were won by Wateru Kohime.

Go Sunbeamers! Go Relay!

Bixyl Shuftan

SL Video "A No Clothes Second Life"

 

 

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From Merryjest on September 25, "In Second Life, with the new fancy new mesh clothing, if your system or connection is too slow... sometimes people just show up naked around you, TO you, even if they have clothing on. So I wrote a parody song about it."

 

SL Rennaissance Festival Today

 

 The SL Renaissance Festival begins today. For the fourth year in a row, this event being held in three sims next to the American Cancer Society sim will last from today September 22 to Sunday October 1 will be held. There will be shopping, raffles, silent auctions, roleplay, music events, tournaments, and of couse lots to see. The Lindens will be at two events, "Pillory a Linden" and "Joust a Linden."

 

The money raised will go to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. 

 

For more information, check out the website at  https://slrenaissancefestival.com/

 

Announcement: Sunbeamers' Medieval Fun Faire This Saturday

 

 

 When: Sat, May 6, 9am – 5pm

DescriptionHear Ye Hear Ye, All are invited to attend the Sunbeamers Medieval Fun Faire this May 6th, 2023 from the hours of 9am until 5pm. 

Come and enjoy the music and dance from the World Famous DJ Kayla and The Roos performing on stage from 3pm till 5pm. 

After a donation to the American Cancer Society you may compete in Axe throw and Archery competitions for the prizes that shall be awarded unto ye who has the highest score in each by fairs end. You may try as many times as you like. 

The Joust shall take place at 2pm until 3pm with a L$500 prize. Sign-up donation for the joust shall open at 8am at the kiosk located next to the joust track. 

For extra entertainment there is a whole region of things to find and do including a horse jump track, kissing booths, food, rope slides, fishing, boating, and in the center of a lagoon the Goblin Cave Community Center with 24 hour music and dance floor along with plenty of seating just to sit and relax.

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Downs/49/163/23

 

SL Video: "Second Life Renaissance Festival 2022 - Parade of Champions"

 

 

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From Relay for Life of Second Life on September 25

Renaissance Festival Concludes

 

 

 Sunday October 2 held the last events of the Renaissance Festival. Among them was the Royal Court Gala held high above the grounds.

Other events included a discussion on avatar complexity (above), classes, music events, raffles, and more. Not everything went perfectly. A planned fashion show was canceled due to the organizer being in an area in Florida where power was knocked out by Hurricane Ian.

Wildstar Beaumont would take a number of pictures and post them on his Flickr.

 

The event raised funds in support for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. 

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

RFL Announcement: Royal Court Closing Gala - Sunday 1 - 4pm slt

 

 

Royal Court Closing Gala
Sunday 1 - 4pm slt

The Queen opens the Royal Court Gala to all in Second Life who wish to attend
She has ordered an extravagant festival and gala in your honor!  

Dance and merriment with grand entertainment shall be found indeed with DJ Foxy.

The Royal Gala celebrates the tournament winners and participants, the merchants, villagers, shoppers, entertainers and all who wish to join in the festivities.

For more information: https://slrenaissancefestival.com/royalcourtgala/

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ren%20Fest%20III/31/220/3002

Annoumcement: SL Renaissance Fashion Show Tomorrow

 

 

The 3rd annual SL Renaissance Festival, Supporting Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, is holding a fashion show Sunday, Oct. 2nd at 10 am SLT.

The audience will vote, by donation to the Strides kiosks, and tell us who wore it best!
The catagories are: Medieval Royalty, Medieval Dinky, Viking, and Pirate

 

 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ren%20Fest%20II/200/199/31

 

Scenes From The Renaissance Festival

The Renaissance Festival, or Ren-Fest continues. Besides the shopping, there's been a number of events. I dropped by a discussion of roleplaying at one point. 

There's also been music events, both DJs and live performers. Among them was tiny singer Songbird Sorbet.

Tomorrow, Thursday at 1 PM, is one of the more notable happenings of the festival, the "Joust a Mole or Linden" event. The donation needed to take part is 1000 Linden dollars.

The festival raises funds for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. 

For more information, check out the blog at https://slrenaissancefestival.com/. 

 

SL Renaissance Festival Opens

 

 

The Second Life Renaissance Festival is underway. The event, also known as the Ren Fest, started yesterday, September 24. There are numerous things to do there, such as shopping (notably for Medieval and Fantasy clothes, furnishings and gear), attending live and DJ music events, classes, contests, auctions, and competitions and other contests.

Dropping by the landmark area, there was a kiosk display with several outfits, from prices from 250 to 75L There were also some silent auctions done in cooperation with Linden Lab, such as an otherwise free year of Premium Plus or name change. There was in addition a kiosk for a "mega raffle" offering 45,000 Lindens worth of gift cards. I also witnessed a ceremony involving numerous people on horseback. 

 

One of the more notable events, "Joust a Mole or Linden," takes place on Thursday September 29 at 1PM SL time. 

 

The Ren Fest raises money in support of Making Strides, which raises money for the Relay for Life for breast cancer support and research.

For more information, check out the blog at https://slrenaissancefestival.com/.

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ren%20Fest%20II/149/81/32

Bixyl Shuftan

Announcement: Third Annual Second Life Renaissance Festival, "The Silk Road"

 

Supporting Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, the Third Annual SL Renaissance Festival is coming. This year's theme is "The Silk Road." There will be numerous stalls to shop around at, plenty of sights to see, numerous music and dance parties to attend, competitions, including the chance to joust a Linden or Mole, and more. 

The Festival takes place from Friday Sept 23 to Sunday Oct 2.

Read more here: https://slrenaissancefestival.com/

Announcement: Mieville/Historical Hunts Renaissance Faire Sept 3-25

 

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The annual Mieville/Historical Hunts Renaissance-themed Grid-Wide hunt and Faire which starts SOON:   **September 3-25, 2022.  Gifts are free, and help is friendly and timely! This year's theme is: "Monsters, Myth & Magic - A Bestiary for the Ages"

There will be Renaissance, Medieval and Fantasy-themed gifts to find hidden all over the grid in dozens of participating shops. Hunters be offered a variety of gifts. Only high-quality designers have been invited to participate, and their exclusive items will be available only for the duration of the hunt.

At the Faire (in-sim market), there will be a in-sim GAME for points and prizes to purchase with those points. There will also be live musical entertainment, DJs and dances, and of course SHOPPING! See you there!

Hunt and Faire starting point:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Shelley/79/129/34

Hunt group for info and assistance:  Historical Hunts
(group joiner at the landing or here:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Doyle/79/72/26

Contacts: Wyvern Dryke, UnaLunaqat Resident

 

CDS Oktoberfest And The Renaissance Festival Ends

 

This past weekend saw a few events. One was the Oktoberfest at the Confederation in Democratic Simulators. It was three days of fun that culminated in the "Party at the Platz" with DJ DJ Callipygian from 12 to 2 PM, with all the beer and sausage one could eat. 

It was also the final few days of the Renaissance Festival, the largest fundraising event for "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer." There were roleplays, tournaments such as the archery ones (above), and the music events. There were also some raffles. Among those who won a chance to name a new region was Trader Whiplash. Among those whom won a chance to make a new last name for residents was the Sunbeamers' Matt Carlton. 

For those who missed the event, there are other Making Strides fundraisers. And of course there is the upcoming Christmas Expo. Making Strides raises money for the Relay for Life, which goes to the American Cancer Society.

Bixyl Shuftan
 

Missed The Pillory Event

 

As it turned out, we got the date of "Lindens at the Pillory" wrong, not today but yesterday on Friday. Things in real life have been busier than usual for me lately, and was occupied with things in real life at the time as well. So all that we have is this picture of the scene a few hours later with the stocks empty, and the rotten fruit on the ground all cleaned up.

On the plus side, the Renaissance Festival has been doing very well with fundraising. With this announcement soon after the event:

SL Renaissance Festival just hit $10,000 today and that was our goal! So of course we can’t rest there with 2.5 days to go. Our new goal is $15,000 !!! Woohoo! Let’s kick cancer in the pants and stick it in the pillars!!!!

Today and tomorrow are the last days of the festival, and the last chances to shop, get a raffle ticket, or attend a dance or other event.

Bixyl Shuftan
 

SL Video: "Pre-Opening of 2021 SL Renaissance Festival"

 

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From Bain Finch on Sept 23, "Media Day Access to the 2nd Annual Second Life Renaissance Festival, September 23 – October 4, 2021 to fundraises for the American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Mission. 

Funds raised through Strides allow the American Cancer Society to serve breast cancer patients and their families. All proceeds of the SL Renaissance Festival will be directed to funding research, 24/7 support for breast cancer patients, and access to lifesaving screenings.

www.slrenaissancefestival.com
 

At The Renaissance Festival (Joust a Linden Today)

 

The Second Life Renaissance Festival has been going on all week. In a four sim area next to American Cancer Society, various events have been taking place such as jousting (above), melee combat, and roleplay. But there's also been plenty of music events people can just drop in and dance. 

Besides the DJ events, there are also live performers. There was one late last night at 9PM by Dee Freund (Dilah Halostar), the "Grand Finale" that night. 

The Festival runs to Sunday October 3. Events in the final few days include jousting with a Linden or Mole today, Thurs Sept 30 from 12 to 3 PM. 

On Friday October 1, if you want to get back at the Lindens for something such as the lag or teleport crashes, you'll have your chance as several Lindens and Moles will be at the pillory. The pelting with rotten tomatoes and other less than fresh produce lasts from 1 to 3 PM. 

Saturday October 2 is also the day of the drawing of a raffle, the chance to create a new last name for residents to use (and the option to change your surname). The drawing will be 8:45PM SL time. Tickets cost 100L each, or 3 for 200L.

And for those looking for a game, there is the Queen's Quest. Somehow, someone stole her library, and there will be a reward for whom can get it back.

For more information, check the event's blog here: https://slrenaissancefestival.com/ . 

Correction: We originally reported that the Lindens at the Pillory event was on Saturday Oct 2. We apologize for the error.

Bixyl Shuftan
 

Weekend in Brief

 

There were a number of events that happened this weekend. Friday was the start of the Renaissance Festival for Making Strides Against Breast Caneer (above). Sunday would have the anniversary party for Team Firestorm, the monthly benefit concert at Veterans Isle, a memorial service at New Bastogne for Jessicabelle Dayafter, and more.

Read more about some of these events later.

Bixyl Shuftan
 

SL Renaissance Festival Tomorrow

 

Tomorrow is the start of a ten day event, the Second Life Renaissance Festival. In a four sim area next to the American Cancer Society sim, there will be tournaments, music, a raffle, special events, and plenty of shopping. The event will raise funds for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. 

The Festival runs from Friday September 24 to Sunday October 3.

For more information, check the event's blog here: https://slrenaissancefestival.com/ .