Fantasy Faire Starts Today

 

 After weeks of preparation and months of anticipation, the Fantasy Faire is about ready to start. Today, Thursday April 23, The Fairelands will open to the public at around Noon SL time. Faireland Junction is the main entrance, so expect that sim to be a bit crowded (and laggy). But once everything loads, the fine details will show.

 

Every year, this mega-event by the Relay for Life attracts top builders of many stripes, and each of the twenty sims promises great detail, and much to explore. Besides that, there are music and dance parties, many shops to buy items (with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society), events such as discussions and book readings, the Children of Stories roleplay, and of course the Fairelands Quest.  

 

For more information, check the Fantasy Faire blog: https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/  

 

Stand by for updates as the Faire goes on,

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

SL18B Opens Tomorrow

 

Yesterday, Tuesday June 15, the sims of the Second Life Eighteenth Birthday, which had a number of sims separated from the main group, were once again all back together. As of the writing of this article, yours truly is unable to get in. Of the exhibits I did see when I could, there were some good ones. 

While no one's getting in, or is free to go into details about what's on the SLB grounds, there's still some fun chatter in the Second Life Birthday group. And at one point someone had a free gift. Epeya (Epeya2 Resident) was offering unofficial SL18B hats to anyone in the Second Life Birthday group who wanted one. 

It's unknown when the exhibitors will be allowed back onto the sims. One of the moles did confirm that those in the Second Life Birthday group will be allowed early access in the Shop and Hop areas at 9AM. 

The Second Life Eighteenth Birthday grounds are scheduled to open to all on Thursday June 17 at 9AM SL time. At 11AM, Patch Linden gives the opening ceremony at the Main Stage. Linden Lab would announce this in the official blog, plus give a link to the Calendar of SL18B events: (Click Here).
 
Bixyl Shuftan
 

Fantasy Faire Opens

And it's begun. The twenty-one sims of the Fantasy Faire are now open to the general public. Already some of the sims, such as Fairelands Junction where the main entrance is at (61/101/34), are a bit crowded. So expect some lag. You can find the SURLs to the other sims here (link).

Of the Fairelands Quest, the first part should be available in a few days, "Part 1 of the Quest opens Monday, 26 April and Part 2 starts Thursday, 29 April." 

For more information, check out the Fantasy Faire blog: https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/
  
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fairelands%20Junction/61/101/34  

Bixyl Shuftan
  

SL16B Opens Today

After months of anticipation and weeks of preparing, the Second Life Sixteenth Birthday celebrations start today. Beginning at 10AM today, the grounds of the SL16B will be open to the public. The official welcome areas are at SL16B Pizzazz (129/244/23) amd at SL16B Impressive (127/7/23), But one can drop in anywhere in the sims

Many of the exhibits are a fun look at the 1950s, the era Linden Lab takes a nod at with the "Sweet Sixteen" theme.

But the 50s weren't all fun and games. "The Forgotten War" exhibit by Prokofy Neva and Henry Hutchence looks at the Korean War, in which over thirty thousand Americans met their end, at SL16B Sparkle (175/112/23).

And among the exhibits there are those by the Second Life Newser. Once again, Silvia Ametza has volunteered her time and talent, and came up with this scale build of the United Nations Headquarters building in New York City. Completed in 1952, it's been the meeting place of the organization that makes up most every nation. Considering Second Life's international userbase, it's a fitting exhibit.
SL16B Sparkle (153/36/24).

To keep up with the goings-on, there is a Calendar of Events.

Have a happy Second Life Birthday.

Hair Fair 2015 Opens

A few days ago on July 11, this year's "Hair Fair" fundraiser event opened. Taking place over six sims,
Ruthenium, Rhodium (Redhead), Palladium, Osmium (Noirette), Iridum (Brunette), and Platinum (Blonde), the event offers designers a chance to show off their wares, as well as deals for women, and men.

One small problem. When I tried getting in the SURL suggested by the viewer, I couldn't. The sim was full. I ported to close by. Still wasn't able to walk in.

For those interested, head on to Palladium (23, 23, 23), though for now, expect delays due to crowds.

Money raised from the Hair Fair goes to support "Wigs For Kids," which makes hairpieces for children cancer patients suffering hair loss due to the effects of chemotherapy.

For more information, check the Hair Fair website: https://hairfair.wordpress.com/