Apocalypse Not: Scenes Across Second Life As The World Doesn't End

As most readers probably know, December 21st was the day some thought the Mayan "Long Count" calendar, written centuries ago, was predicting the end of the world. Very few people took it seriously. A few people headed to ancient Mayan temples to pray. But for most people, the reaction was to just laugh. At most, some called it a reminder to live their lives more productively as one day each of us has our own personal "end of the world."

At about Noon, I checked out the broadcast of Science Friday. Among other science subjects, the radio show talked about the facts behind the Mayan Calandar, as well as the people around discussing them. Science Friday takes place every Friday from 11AM to 1PM at Science School (23, 203, 28).

A number of clubs celebrated with parties. Near the SL Newser building, the Cutlass Club in Sunweaver Space (245, 88, 123) held it's "End of the World" party at 6PM with people asked to take an a look appropriate for the Apocalypse, many appearing as winged angelic beings. I never changed mine as in real life, the Press no doubt would be there to cover it. Someone had a nuke hanging overhead, but the club remained standing at party's end.

At 7PM, the Steelhead Ballroom in Steelhead (74, 155, 26) held it's own "World's End" party, with Fuzzball Ortega DJing the tunes. The place was packed with a number of residents dancing away. In one corner, someone had placed a half-rusted plane's fusalage made into a disaster survivor's home. There were also a few Christmas trees in the corner, under the larger one a few residents had left some presents under the tree for all, including a clockwork birdie.

Among the song lyrics I heard were, "party at the end of the worrrrld!" and "When the world ends, who will have the last dance?" There was also "Marvin the Martin" muttering "Where's the kaboom?" Eventually Fuzzball had to stop when his track did, "The world may not have ended, but my two hours has."

It wasn't technically an "End of the World" event, though it did symbolize renewal. Club Fur, one of the oldest clubs in Second Life, was open again, with manager YuliaV acting as DJ that night. Inviting people over, she was joined by a number of partiers, including some from South of the Border, so a few freebie translators were passed around. Among those showing up was one micro-bunny, whom got a few complements on her apperance. The unique bunny hopped onto the DJ's booth, and danced away.

Yulia was going to play for only two hours, but more people kept coming, so she kept going. 

Club Fur at Kitsuhana (136, 84, 2007) will be playing every Saturday at 8PM SL time.

It was a fun Friday night in Second Life, one in which the world, and the Grid, would keep on going.

Bixyl Shuftan

Steelhead Costumed Ball

On Friday October 26th, the Steelhead Ballroom will be having it's Costume Ball. Those attending are asked to wear their best (and worst) Halloween outfits and avatars. The event will be from 7 PM SL time to at least 9 PM, possibly longer. The music will be provided by DJ Fuzzball Ortega, which will be also broadcasted on Krypton Radio.

Steelhead (74, 155, 26) 

The Steelhead "April Fool" Dance

On the evening of March 30th as the Steelhead Community held it's "April Fool" dance. Those walking in had to be careful of the flash-bang mines and the bags of doo. And once inside, the scene was of general foolery, with people dressed up as clowns, The Joker, harlequins, and more. One had to be careful where one stepped, as the floor was littered with banana peels, a whoopee cushion, and more.

And Sheriff Fuzzball Ortega was there. And in a party like this, he naturally brought "The Hair," the massive hairpiece that has become identified with the Steelhead's Relay for Life fundraising. It continues to get comments, and not just from residents inworld, "Our kiddo in real life just pointed at Fuzz's hair and laughed, 'that's cool!' "

At one point, the party was bombarded with a shower of marbles. Baron Klaus Von Wulfenback, whom was also there, looked around and quipped, "I know this ammo."

It was a night of foolishness and laughter that night at Steelhead.

Bixyl Shuftan

Hat Party at Steelhead Ballroom.

Steelhead Sheriff Fuzzball Ortega told Second Life Newser there would be a special Hat Party at the Steelhead Ballroom this week.

"Back in the early to mid 1900s, hats were popularly worn by both men and women. It was stylish. At that time, felt was a common material for men's hats. With cooler Fall weather approaching, the guys went to the coat closet and dusted off their felt hats , and began to wear them once more.

We'll be hosting a 'best in show' Hat Award with cash prizes.
Categories... The Largest Hat in attendance. The hat with the most Feathers. And Tensai's 'Most Complex hat that doesn't crash the sim.'

Hosted in the Steelhead Ballroom, a big enough venue to wear a big hat and not hit the ceiling.

And unfortunately, "The Hair" does not count...........bummer."

Friday at 7:00 PM

Steelhead (74, 155, 26)