A Busy Weekend

 

It was quite the weekend here in Second Life this past weekend. Friday June 19 was Juneteenth, a holiday in honor of when slavery ended in the United States. From 12 to 8PM SL time, the Premier Business Center would hold a Junteenth celebration party. Hosted by Jarden Alexis, there was music. There was trivia. And much like a real-life Juneteenth there was food. Unfortunately in virtual reality, you can't taste a thing. 

 

 

 

 There were also DJs playing at the Second Life Birthday celebrations. At 2PM Friday June 19, DJ Minty was performing some tunes at The Salty Saloon, the one stage in the Birthday's Adult-rated areas. She commented she wanted to "sexbang the Lindens" with some Ninja Sex Party songs among her 80s hits.

 

On Saturday June 20, DJ Tantari would play at the Golden Palms at 3PM SL time. The "Mix Vix" had made a special track for the SL23B, and was playing it for the group of fans and SLB partiers. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Saturday would also see the main horse races of the RFL Royal Ascot. Sunday June 21 would have the closing party at 1PM SL time with music from Gabrielle Riel. Near the end, fireworks went off. This would be the end of the last major event of the Relay for Life. While a few teams may hold smaller events, for most the Relay is over until next year. 

 

It was quite a weekend. But with the Second Life Birthday, and other events this week, the fun continues.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Reader Submitted: The RFL Royal Ascot

 

Want to be part of the action at ASCOT?

The Horse Jump Competition is open to all until 1pm SLT June 20th! There is no sign-up needed the course will automatically time you and display the top times on a scoreboard. Use an attachable horse of your own such as a Teegle or choose a horse from the horse rezzer in the entrance fenced area. The course is self-starting just run through as many times as you like, have fun! 

 

Best times will be recorded and trophies will be awarded during the Royal Ascot After Party at 3pm slt, June 20th. Winners need not be present to receive their trophy. Bring friends along to watch and all be sure to donate to the kiosk beside it! ALL donations go to the American Cancer Society. 

 

Now is good time to try riding a horse if you haven’t before. You can ride around the entire ASCOT grounds as there is a huge amount to see and do. LOTS of shopping!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/RFL%20Screening/189/120/23 

 

Cynthia Farshore

 

Cartoon of The Day: Double TPing

 

 Taken at the RFL Team ACTS Privateer's Ball. Exactly how two avatars got stuck together, who knows. But one thing came to mind.

 

By Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Reader Submitted: Team ACTS Has Their Annual Time Travelers Ball

 

Sunday Feb 15th at 2pm SLT the Aether Chronoauts Tiny Steps or ACTS relay team held the annual Time Travelers Ball. Many were in attendance and included the return of Olde Fairelander who had been away dealing with the lose of his real life wife Cassie. The dress was of any era he music provided by Otenth Paderborn covered a wide range which included Eastern European, Afghani, French, as well. 

 

The crowd had great fun and donations thru the Relay For Life of Second Life to the American Cancer Society poured in. When the dance ended the event total was L$114,318 bringing the team total to L$131,000. You can say that ACTS is off to a fast start.

 

Cynthia Farshore 

 

12th Annual Royal Ascot by Team ACTS

 

 

 

RFL Team ACTS Privateers Ball Tomorrow, Saturday May 24

 

Team ACTS is having their Privateers Ball, tomorrow on Saturday Mat 24, from 1 to 3 PM SL time. 

"Get your pirate on this Saturday!"

 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rosehaven%20Absinthe/28/40/30

 

RFL Announcement: Antiquity ACTS Magic of Hope

 

Travel through the portals...discover Magic through the Ages!

May 15th
12noon slt

Dress Code: come as you are...or something magical!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Antiquity%20Texas/224/225/1957

RFL Announcement: Antiquity ACTS Archery Contest

 

Test your aim!  Test your strength!

Antiquity ACTS Archery Contest  May 14th

12noon slt

Dress Code: Come as you are/no nudity

ALL WELCOME!

Let's aim at a cure!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Antiquity%20MarieGalante/67/201/2002 

RFL Announcement: Antiquity ACTS Week "A Fabulous Dinkie Soiree"

 

Day 2 of Antiquity ACTS WEEK continues with...A Fabulous Dinkie Soiree!

Tuesday, May 13th
1pm slt

Dress Code: Soiree-ish!

ALL WELCOME

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Antiquity%20Britannica/206/203/3802
 

RFL Announcement: Team ACTS Time Traveler's Ball

 

Team ACTS cordially invites you to The Time Travelers Ball

Sunday, February 23rd

12 noon slt- 2pm slt

Dress Code: Any era, formal or semi formal

Music provided by: Othenth Paderborn

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rosehaven%20Laudanum/229/117/2270

All proceeds benefit RFL

Reader Submitted: Team ACTS

 

Mr. Spatterdash prevailed in the Caledon Battle of Wits today held in Support of The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in SL  - team ACTS (Aether Chrononauts & Tiny Steps). It was really fast and furious in a close match as his two very worthy opponents gave as good as they got. Much fun was had all around! Witty banter, puns, riffs, limericks and other bon mots were hurled around the Guv’nah’s Mansion in Steampunk Victorian Caledon today as over L$64,000 was raised by the contestants and a L$10,000 challenge was made for the kiosks to hit L$60,000 by this dedicated RFL team co-captain Wildstar Beaumont - and they DID! HUZZAH! L$74,000 in 2 hours is an impressive total! Event Hostess and Sound Maestra Magdalena Kamanev always throws a wonderful shindig. We are all looking forward to Royal Ascot coming up as well June 17-23.

Team ACTS, in its 17th year is currently ranked #4/189 teams.

https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR/RelayForLife/RFLCY24VirtualEvents?team_id=2732010&pg=team&fr_id=107877

 

Fauve Aeon 

Reader Submitted: The Privateers Ball Hauls In A King’s Ransom!

 

Among the events held by the Relay's Team ACTS every year is the Privateer's Ball. On Sunday May 21, it was held in the Rosehaven sim. So how much did it take in? Cynthia Farshore was there, and in her words, it took in "a king's ransom."

Read Cynthia's reader submission in Events. 

RFL Announcement: Team ACTS Celebrates Duchess Liz Wilner's Rezzday With A Party

 

Team ACTS invites you to celebrate our Captain Duchess Liz Wilner's 14th Rezzday.

Saturday April 9

10 to 11 AM SL time

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rosehaven%20Laudanum/47/159/2011
 

RFL Announcement: Rocking the Realm

 
From Oldesoul Eldemar - Rocking the Realm at the Flock n Feather ~ June 26th 5-7pm SLT
Fantasy Faire and Relay over, tomorrow the second Saturday and that means it's time to get back to ROCKING the REALM again! This week we are throwing down an ACTS kiosk for one last fundraiser for the Relay season, and to bring this full circle, I will be replaying my Fantasy Faire set.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rosehaven%20Reverie/109/137/23
 

RFL Announcment: Sad News Regarding Zed Ravenhurst

Team Aether Chrononauts has learned of the sudden passing of team member Zed Ravenhurst, a  tabby dinkie. Zed, who was a musician in real life, and creator and DJ in SL, was relatively new to the Tiny and RFL communities, but active and friendly, in both Tiny and RFL communities.  Our condolences to his family and friends and his special partner, Ali Raven (AlisonLockheart Resident.

Linn Darkwatch

Reader Submitted: At The Races

Saturday June 20 was the Royal Ascot by Team Acts. Most of the events involved horses. Though as Wildstar Beaumont's picture shoes, "We even had an impromptu race of tinies riding bears."

Announcement: Special Exhibition of British Sporting Art

To coincide with the 7th Annual Royal Ascot of SL benefiting RFL/ACTS, the Ravenheart Museum of Arts, Culture and Curious Things will host an in-depth exhibit of British Sporting Art, curated by Duchess Liz Wilner and Lady Oriella Charik.  Beginning in around 1700 and spanning more than 200 years, the enduring appeal and beauty of English country life is reflected in more than 40 paintings, including a special section devoted to the incomparable work of famed horse and animal painter George Stubbs (1724-1806). 

Often featuring specific portraits of beloved horses, dogs, and their owners, the exhibit provides an in-depth immersion into the sporting and daily pursuits of the British countryside.  The exhibit also touches on larger themes related to Enlightenment era scientific inquiry, class structure, industrialization, and the development of roadways and transportation.

This incredibly special exhibit runs from June 1st through June 30th.

Ravenheart Museum of Arts, Culture and Curious Things

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rosehaven%20Laudanum/135/154/22

RFL Team ACTS Time Traveler's Ball

Saturday March 7 was the first event of Relay for Life's Team ACTS (Aether Chrononauts Tiny Steps), the Time Traveler's Ball. The event started at 12 Noon SL time, and went on for about two hours. All around the place high in the sky, there were items such as a poster of the classic movie "The Time Machine," a DeLorean, a Great War fighter plane, and more.

The event was attended by dozens of avatars, of many types. There were notable Relay personalities such as Holocluck Henly, Avariel Falcon, Prettykitty Gumbo, and others.  "Many thanks again to OldeSoul and Cassie Eldemar and Wildstar Beaumont, without whom this event would not happen!"

Near the end, there was a "tiny riverdance" by the small avatars there. When it was over, Team ACTS had raised enough for a season total of over 125,000 Linden dollars, which puts them at Gold level fundraising.

To check out Wildstar's pictures of the event: Click Here. 

Go Relay!

RFL Announcement: Four Copies of Winter Palace Available

Need a venue??  4 copies of the Winter Palace are available

Cassie built a lovely palace for #RelayForLifeofSecondLife and the approximately 2000 prim palace that is made for a 1/8 region -it would certainly  fit all your needs. Team ACTS thanks you so much for your contribution - please notify me if interested. Rezzer box - you can rezz and then derezz for next event.   Feel Free to come take a look !  

Rosehaven Reverie (146,222,22)

Oldesoul Eldemar

Announcement: "An ACT of Relay at The SS Galaxy" 1PM Today

An ACT of Relay at the SS Galaxy with DJ Magda 1-3pmSLT - July 7

On July 7th, 2018, from 1- 3 pm SLT return to yesteryear! When travel was glamorous and rhythms were syncopated. Team ACTS has booked the floating splendor that is the SS Galaxy, a jewel of the line cruise ship. Dance under blues skies to swing, vintage and modern, big band and more. DJ Magda is providing the tunes, ACTS is providing the venue, all we need is you, looking your swanky best!

Come join us and share our memories- and help to revive our old haunt. Lots of fun, and if you wish dress up in period dress or come semi formal and to smile, have fun and do awesome things. All Tips will go to RFL of SL .

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Galaxy%20AFT/127/89/53