The SL23B Birthday Ends (For Most)

 

 Sunday July 19 was the last day of the SL23B, the Second Life Birthday. And the sims got a bit more active with people enjoying the sims one last time, at least most of us. One spot of activity was Bay City's exhibit.

 

 They were gathered in some movie set seats at one point, but before the red clouds faded, they leaped into the pool for a conga line dance. Marianne commented it was a good thing the water wasn't much deeper, otherwise she'd have trouble breathing. 

 

 At the Belessarian Bureau of Bureaucracy's exhibit, they were watching a movie.

 

 And there was a party at the Seawall Cruising Club.

 

 Unfortunately, I couldn't stay the whole evening. But no doubt the parties went on to Midnight and beyond. For exhibitors and the Moles, they have a few days to go about the sims to see what they missed or check some one more time. But for the rest of us, it's over, with only the screenshots and the memories.

 

It was a great Second Life Twenty-Third Birthday.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Drama Libre

 

In her latest story, reporter Netera Landar checked out the Drama Libre club. Having been around for almost 20 years and this September will have hosted it's 1000th party, what sets this venue apart is it has a different set for each one. Netera talked to Xerxes Sismondi, a co-founder of the club how it came to be, and some of what's happened over time. 

 

Read Netera's story in Places.  

 

Valentine’s Day Events

 

By Netera Landar

You can celebrate Valentine’s Day with any of these scheduled events. Earlier parties and adult events are not included. Please dress appropriately; some parties may be formal. Remember to save a landmark so you can find your way back to the venue. You can also enjoy a virtual movie screening, dance in the clouds, and savor a virtual meal.

At the Savoy – Saturday, Feb. 14 – Rooftop Gallery Hearts on Fire: 

Rhapsody – 7 to 7:15 PM

Cher – 7:15 to 7:30 PM

Tristan – 7:30 to 7:45 PM

TommyC – 7:45 to 8 PM

Bronco Rumrunner – 8 to 8:15 PM

Cudzoo – 8:15 to 8:30 PM

Lady Q – 8:30 to 8:45 PM

 

8 AM - Valentine’s Day at Love & Harmony Jazz Romantic

8:30 AM - Love & Camouflage Shopping & Treasure Hunt Event at Long Beach

9 AM - DJ Dazz Presents Valentine’s Swing, Spark & Champagne at Love & Harmony

10 AM  - Valentine’s Day Gala – The Phantom of the Opera at Love & Harmony

10 AM - Valentine’s specialist DJ Mike Devalleyfield at Love & Harmony Jazz Romantic

10 AM - Valentine’s Day at The Wallace Arms

11 AM - Aminius Writer, Live at the Valentine’s Market

11 AM - Love Dance Venue Event

12 PM - Valentine’s Ball Enchanted Dreams at Midnight Mustang

12 PM - Traffic Light Dance Party Valentine’s Event x2 12-4PM 2000L

12 PM - Valentine’s Dance and Visual Effects with Soul Man - TRF Ministries

12 PM - Royal Orchestra Love Celebration – Dream On Society

12 PM - Outdoor Garden – Valentine’s Day at Rockin Robin

12 PM - Morgenstern Tribute Band – Bruce Springsteen at the Feed a Smile Love Festival – The Lavender Field 

12 PM Vic – Live Performance at Antiquity’s Valentine Masquerade Ball – lle St.-Vincent

1 PM – Merfolk by the Shore: A Valentine’s Tide – The Anchor – Home of Anchorbury

1 PM – Special Event Valentine’s Day – 3 live singers on stage – Ballroom Etoile

1 PM – Mascia Live at Love & Harmony Jazz Romantic venue

1 PM – Jo Big Live – Valentine’s Day at Snooky’s Seaside Resort

1 PM – Lost in You – Valentine’s Day

1 PM – Tally – Live Performance at Antiquity’s Valentine Masquerade Ball – lle St. Vincent

1 PM – Romantic Valentine Evening – Gilt Nightclub and Ballroom

2 PM – Djane Rebecca Dembo – Valentine’s Day Bash – Tumbleweed Junction Country Club

2 PM – Dj Efe @ Love & Harmony Jazz Romantic

2 PM – Valentine’s Special With Djembe – The Vibe Venue

2 PM – Valentine Speed Dating Event at The Little Pawprints Cat Café

2 PM – The Revelers Valentine’s Show at the Roaring 1920s Eldorado

2 PM – Club D-Block Presents Twizted Alice Valentine’s Event

3 PM – Echoes Valentine’s Day Event with Austin Moores

3 PM – Today @ Love Venue Club – Lovers Dream – Love – Dance and Romance Venue

3 PM – Valentine’s Special with Aleykat – The Vibe Venue

3 PM – Valentine’s Day at Vivid – Live Music

4 PM – Michael Buble Valentine’s Concert – Franks Elite Jazz Club – Elegant Romance

4 PM – DJ Rebecca Valentine’s Day Bash @Tumbleweed Junction Country Club

4 PM – Love is in the Air @ Club Daemonum Castle

4 PM – St. Valentine’s – Live DJs – Lovense – Text Dancers – Divine Desires

4 PM – Valentine’s Day is also Pantha Day – DJ Pantha - The Water’s Edge

4 PM – DJ Alexander at Love & Harmony Jazz Romantic

4 PM – KOI’s Valentine’s Special – All You Need is Love – Koi Jazz Bar & Lounge

4 PM – Save a Heart Anti-Vday – Planet 13

4 PM – Valentine’s Day Cocktail Party and Semi-Formal – Crossroads Blues

4 PM – Saturday Night Valentine’s at Velvet Impression – Vibe City District

4 PM – Lover’s Saturday @ KOI with DJ Wei – Koi Jazz Bar & Lounge

4 PM – Valentine’s Day Champagne and Roses Event in the Clouds with DJ Mandi

4 PM – The Crimson Waltz: A Valentine in the Masquerade – The Masquerade

4 PM – Lisa Brune Live at Lutz City of Templemore’s Valentine’s Event 

4 PM – Valentine’s Formal @ Heaven’s Edge

5 PM – Valentine’s Formal @ Canadian Club Lodge

5PM – Bits Boop Performs A Corn Bred Valentine Live at Rocking Country Roads

5 PM – Valentine’s Day @ The Club – Wackadoodle Cove Boat Club, Island & Coral Reef Sanctuary

5 PM - Stephanniyah Sinatra Live at Lutz City of Templemore’s Valentine’s Event

6 PM – Valentine’s Day @ Foxxies 

6 PM – DJ Slim V Day Bash @ Tumbleweed Junction Country Club

6 PM – Valentine’s Day Party at The Pharmacy Speakeasy

6 PM – KastleRock Presents – 2^nd Annual Valentine’s Day Masquerade Massacre Ball – KastleRock Medieval Rock and Metal Dance Sim & Club

6 PM – Come Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Paul at Etta’s

6 PM – Valentine’s LOVE at Heaven’s Edge

6:30 PM - Foxxies Valentine’s Ball – Foxxies Romantic Ballroom

7 PM - DJ Zin Lane – Valentine’s Day Ball with Songs of the Heart

7 PM – Valentine’s Day Party in Chicago – The Cooper Club 

7 PM – “Follow Your Heart” to the Willows Valentine Formal with DJ TinaMarie Beck

7 PM – Amberle Live at Lutz City of Templemore’s Valentine’s Event

7 PM – A Motown Valentine’s Day w/MSREALITY@Blossum Beach

8 PM – Valentine’s Day Lovers & Friends Ball – Tiki Palms, Hot Shots

8 PM – Kona Beach Valentine’s Day Party – Kona Beach and Surfing

8 PM – DJ RickBlood Keeps the Valentine’s Love Going – Heaven’s Edge Rock Club

 

Netera Landar 

New Year's Eve 2025

 

Many people in Second Life, perhaps most, love a good party. And New Years Eve had a number. Some places had a special twist on regularly scheduled happenings, and others were open just for this special night. Yours truly dropped by a few from Wooburn, to Caledon, to Bay City, and his own home community the Sunweavers as they bade 2025 good bye, and hello to 2026. 

 

See the pictures in Events.  

 

Scenes From Christmas Eve With the Sunweavers

 

 Yours truly has been busy getting over a cold and working in RL, as well as finishing a longer article that will be up tomorrow, so I'm a little late in posting a few pictures from Christmas Eve.

 

 Wednesday December 24 from 4-6 was the Christmas party at Club Zero Gravity. DJ Snowbuns came out of her holiday hiatus to play tunes for the two hour set. 

 

 At 6 PM came the Cutlass Christmas Party, and there was a treat: physics balloons. Touching the rezzer would release a bunch over the dance floor. 

 

 Shockwave would play the tunes for this event, and he played some interesting ones.

 

 It was good music with good friends and good chatter. 

 

 

The party would last a bit beyond 8PM, as not everyone here was with family in real-life. 
 

 Following the Christmas parties, I would drop by Calas Galahon Park for a bit with a friend. 

 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

A Busy Weekend

 

 

 Quite a lot was happening this weekend. One event was the annual Burn2 art and music festival, Second Life's reflection of the real-life Burning Man event. It's taking place in a dozen sims around Burning Man - Deep Hole.

At the Bellisseria Fairgrounds, there was the "Hammieween" event, hosted by the Bellissarian hamsters, aka the "Bell Hammies."

Next to the American Cancer Society sim, I Pink I Can came to a close. But Outshop Cancer is still going on. Besides the shopping, there are occasional music events.

More on these, and other, happenings later. 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Partying On At Scorn And Cutlass

 

 

 Club Scorn may be just a single club, but it has a number of venues on the sim and every Saturday a different one gets used. On Saturday the 20th, a new city ruins venue was revealed for the club's "Post Apocalypse" Night.

 

 

 People showed up as survivors, mutants, robots, and a zombie, "What does a vegetarian zombie say? Graaaaaiiiinnnnssss ..." The people playing the music were DJ Aldi, DJ Poison, DJ Charlee, DJ Squeaks, and DJ Gwen. Several contests were held with a number of winners. 

Scorn is at Elysium Tartarus, the locations of the active venue varies, depending on which one is used.

Cutlass remains one venue (though occasionally the underwater club is powered up for use). On July 24, the theme was "Crazy Stuff."

DJ Jenni played the tunes as people showed up as a watermellon, a jellyfish, an Intermet meme, community leader Rita Mariner in a straitjacket, and more.

Cutlass is at Sunweaver Bay (114/117/757). 

Bixyl Shuftan

Scenes From The Fairelands

 

 

 Quite a bit has been happening in the Fairelands. At the party ship Fairchylde, there were a number of people DJing. This included Fuzzball Ortega of the Steelhead Salmons, whom is most noted at the Relay for his huge hairpiece, usually known as "The Hair." But while DJing this time, he was without it, "We are NOT crashing Fantasy Faire with The Hair."

 

 

The Fairchyle wasn't the only place for music events. In "The Golden Hour," there was a viking-themed DJ event, with Obic Malaprop playing.

 

 At one point, Oblic commented, "Alright if you all don't start hitting that kiosk I may have to resort to terrible puns." The response was immediate, "NO PUNS!" "Nuuuuh!!!! Not puns!!!! Feed the kiosk, Quick!" "No not the puns! Haha!" Oblic grinned, "And I so wanted to tell the one about the viking cannibal ....he had a Swede-tooth." Ten minutes later, "Whelp time for a pun... Did you hear about the viking who hit his thumb with a hammer and bit his tongue? ......it was Thor." The audience reacted, "Oh dear (laughter)" "Ouch!" "Ba'doom'tish!" "(cries)"

I also dropped by a Jail and Bail featuring the people behind the Teegle horses, "We don't really understand the charges against us, but here we are. Something about customs regulations and an accusation of bribery? You've got to help us get out of this mess! " 

 

Some horses were put up for auction. A few went for over 50,000 Linden dollars.

 

 

 The Children of Stories Roleplay is also continuing, fuller details to come.

That's all on the Faire for now, stay tune for more.

 

Update: The FF Quest is now live, at least part one is. Details to come. 

Bixyl Shuftan

Press Release: Fantasy Faire 2024 - April 18 to May 5

 

 

Celebrating its sixteenth year, Fantasy Faire 2024 is the largest gathering of fantasy designers, enthusiasts, roleplayers and performers in the virtual world. From Thursday, April 18 to Sunday May 5, treat yourself to shopping, dance and theater performances, DJ parties, auctions, questing, our Literary Festival, fantasy art, events and roleplaying as thousands of Second Life residents and creators bring their own visions together to support the American Cancer Society’s vision of a world without cancer.

You’ll find fantasy avatars, clothing, furnishings, gadgets and exclusive items available from over 300 of Second Life’s top Fantasy Creators across 20 stunning regions designed by the visionary artists behind many of the most adored spots on the Second Life destination guide.

In addition to the sixteen shopping regions there will also be Faireland realms that take us beyond commerce and give us places to celebrate together as a community.  Party with fairies, demons and tinies at the Fairechylde. Adventure with the Bard Queen as you complete the Fairelands Quest. Explore the Fairelands on the Litfest Tours. Immerse yourself in a world of stories with the Litfest, Roleplay and Performance events. Remember loved ones with the Memorial Garden and embrace new dreams with the Worldling Cradle.

Fantasy Faire 2024 will be open to the public April 18 – May 5, full eighteen days. The SLurl to the event will be found on the website on our opening day. We welcome you to come and join the story.

Fantasy Faire 2024 is made possible by the generous support of our Region and Event Sponsors, all of whom you can learn more about on the Faire’s website. For more information please contact one of the Faire coordinators:
https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/organizers/

Are you or a loved one battling cancer? Find out how many ways the American Cancer Society is there to help. Visit cancer.org or call (US) 800-227-2345.

 

Announcement: Bellisseria's Fifth Anniversary

 

 

"Get ready everyone. We're going to celebrate Bellisseria turning 5 and we're going BIG"

 

For most of the month of April, the Linden Home continent of Bellisseria will be celebrating it's fifth anniversary. From Tuesday April 2 to Tuesday April 30, Bellisseria Fairgrounds (and a special area) will be the scene of DJ music parties, live singers, dance performances, hunts, art shows, races, special family day events, and of course prizes and gifts

 

 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SSPBA1/171/249/25 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Whiskey%20Bay/172/6/24 (Fairgrounds Pier)

Second Life Rings In 2024

 

 

Sunday December 31 was New Year's Eve. In real-life, there were parties large and small around the world. And here in Second Life, there were a number. At Burning Man Deep Hole, the Burners and friends threw a party.

Some people were in paper airplanes, for some reason. Good for traveling from one party to the next maybe. 

 

Virtual Ability had a small party, hosted by Gentle Heron.

 

 

Complete with a view of Times Square, the scene of America's largest New Year's celebration.

 

Bellisseria Fairgrounds had a large event with many people. 

Some were wearing "DeadMaus" hats. What the reason was, no one spoke a thing while I was there. 

Goodbye 2023, and hello 2024. It'll be a year full of events. And the Newser will cover a number of them.

Happy New Year

Bixyl Shuftan

Halloween Goings On

 

It's getting close to the end of October, and Halloween season is in full swing. There's been various Halloween events and parties. 

 

At the Premier Business Center at Friday October 27, a surprise rezzday party turned into a Halloween bash. The event had almost fifty people.

There have been numerous smaller Halloween parties, such as the one at Club Scorn on Saturday the 28th, with DJ Charlee, DJ Mallit and DJ Gwen.

Bellisseria Fairgrounds has been the scene of "Hammiween" and its parties, such as one on Sunday the 29th.

There's also various Halloween events going on. There's the Bellisseria Trick or Treat. Furry Fashion is having a Halloween Hunt.

 

There's "Haunted Nawlins Howloween." There's a "Crypt Crawl" going on as well. 

You'll find plenty of other spook-tacular places in the Destinations Guide too.

However you spend your Halloween season, make it a good one.

Bixyl Shuftan

Steampunk At The Bellisseria Fairgrounds

 

Gemma Cleanslate was recently at the Bellisseria Fairgrounds for their latest display, the Whimsical Steampunk Third Annual Golf Around. By Gracie (GracieAustinn Resident) and the Bellisseria Bike Drive & Scoot Group, this exhibit will only be up for a few more days until it vanishes. Gemma took a look around to see what it offers.

 

Read Gemma's story in Extra. 

Announcement: Furry Fashion's Anniversary

 

 

 One noted store, especially among Second Life furries, is having it's anniversary event this weekend. Furry Fashion is turning 16, and it's quite a celebration. Saturday will have eight hours of partying.

 

Saturday 2pm Blue and Purple with DJ Minty

Saturday 4pm CAYA with DJ Sheba

Saturday 6pm Ferals with DJ Marie

Saturday 8pm Sci-Fi (DJ TBA)

 

The events take place at the Furry Fashion Lounge at: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Furry/143/137/255

 

This isn't the only thing going on for Furry Fashion's anniversary. There's also a birthday hunt going on.

 

 Got milk?! Well if you haven't you need to scoot over to the FF Main Store & Mall Parcel where 30+ Milk Cartons have been hidden stuffed with prizes! You might find some hidden by mall merchants too... and watch out for decoys! You have till sunday night... GOOD LUCK!!! 

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Furry/210/92/28

 

More St. Patrick's Shenanigans And An Art Exhibit

 

St. Patrick's Day has plenty of good clean fun, but there's always some shenanigans going on. So Gemma Cleanslate was on the scene to see a few. From the Relay for Life to Bellisseria, there were green outfits to wear, green drinks to down, and general funnery. She also went to an art exhibit, "The Magical Forest."

Read Gemma's story in Events. 

The Deep Woods

 

Gemma was recently at the latest of "The Spark Project." Their latest project was titled, "The Deep Woods" Raven Banrion Falconer and her staff have created displays based on fantasy and fairy tales of old, as well as settings for parties. But the exhibit won't last long as it won't be long before the parties, and the exhibits, will end.

 

Read Gemma's story in Design.

 

Parties in Remembrance At The BBBC, Happy Vixen

 

 

 Yesterday, Sunday September 11, the Bouncing Bunny Beach Club in SunWater Three reopened after being closed for over a month. The party was from 3 to 5 PM SL time. As it was Patriot Day, the theme was "Red, White, and Blue" in honor of the fallen of the 9/11 attacks. 

 

DJ Snowbuns/Snowy AngelBun Lefavre (Skylark Lefavre) was the DJ for the party. The winner was Ginger (Dusk Griswold).

 

Picture by Analilana Buccaneer

Following the BBBC, the Happy Vixen had a "Royal Ball" in honor of Queen Elizabeth, who passed away a few days ago. People were encouraged to dress elegantly. In the case of someone who had to wear a tiny avatar, he just put on a top hat. Hostess Ⓐиα βⓔαm 尺ⓐωr  (Analilana Buccaneer) did the decorations for the party, giving the place a quite appropriate look. 

 

DJ Snowbuns played the music for the event. The winner was Valkyrie Ice (Valkyrie McGill). 

The BBBC is at SunWaterThree (75/56/25), and has parties once a week on Sunday from 3-5. The Happy Vixen is at Purrfection Estates (236, 219, 24) and has several events a week.

Bixyl Shuftan

Annoucement: Waterworld Event Schedule

 
PERFORMANCES:
*all times are SLT and subject to change.

FRIDAY Aug 19
1pm     Jce Emoto [DFM.NU]
4-6pm   Alexandra Engineer
6-8pm   pinkandtight (latin)
8pm     Rei (bassbunny)
9pm     Sierra Angel
MIDNIGHT MOVIE TIME

SATURDAY Aug 20
10am    Grease Coakes
1pm     Jce Emoto [DFM.NU]
2-4pm   blake/luna coverdale
4-6pm   Sensi Twine
6-8pm   pinkandtight (rock)
8-10pm  nuvolino.roffo
11pm    Larree Quixote- Live guitar/vocals
MIDNIGHT MOVIE TIME

SUNDAY Aug.21
10-12pm Madog Garsztka
12-2pm  Moshi Kamachi 

2-4pm   d-oo-b proton
4pm     Sophie Nightwish
6-8pm   pinkandtight(latin&house)
8-10pm  Sedona Tusayan
MIDNIGHT MOVIE TIME

NOTE: At midnight each night of the event we will close the days performances with MOVIE TIME! We will watch Waterworld in sync in the tv area.

THE DEEZE
ride the log, swim, or fly to the Atoll!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Highup/251/56/27

DANCEFLOOR on the Atoll
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Highup/251/56/27
(click 2x because there is a set landing point)

 

Announcement: WATERWORLD event is Aug 19-21 at Burn ONe

 

Storytime:
Over the past 2 weeks 20 plus builders/creators collaborated to build a Waterworld Art installation together at Burn ONe!
Now we want to *PARTY* and everyone is invited.

<<EXPLORATION & INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES!>>
Multiple 'NOOKS' to explore, Pig mud pit, zip-lines & tight ropes to get around the Atoll, air balloon tour, jet-skis, ramp jumping, Bumper boats, underwater exploration of the sunken Baker Beach build, Hellfire gunboat, plane and the DEEZ!

NOTE: At midnight each night of the event we will close the days performances with MOVIE TIME! We will watch Waterworld in sync in the tv area.

THE DEEZE- ride the log, swim, or fly to the Atoll!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Highup/251/56/27

DANCE FLOOR
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Highup/8/172/30
(click 2x because there is a set landing point)

See you all soon!
Burn ON! at Burn ONe!