Reminder: Special Love Train & Isle of View Linden Events Today, Tomorrow

 

Just a reminder. Linden Lab's Lindens and Moles will be hosting Valentine's Day themed events today and tomorrow. 

 

Today, Friday Feb 13

 

Love Train "To Death Do Us Part" - 11:30AM  to 12:30 PM SL time

 

WelcomeHubLindenHomes (88/53/26) 

 

Hug A Linden/Dunk A Linden "To Death Do Us Part"  - 1 to 3 PM SL time

 

Isle of View 2 (84/79/107) 

 

Saturday, February 14

 

Love Train  - 11:30AM  to 12:30 PM SL time

 

WelcomeHubLindenHomes (88/53/26) 

 

Hug A Linden/Dunk A Linden  - 1 to 3 PM SL time

 

Isle of View 2 (84/79/107) 

 

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 

EOTB: New Valentine-Themed Last Names

 

Several days ago, Linden Lab would announce on the official Second Life blog a list of new options for account last names. With the month being February, they were Valentines Day themed.

 

 ... we have just released new last names for the season! The following Valentine-themed names are only available for a limited time:

 

 The list of names are as follows: Tender, Velvetpaw, Lovebug, Pookie, Lust, Amorous, Heartsy, Cuddleclaw, Latido, Luvmore, Sweetums, Snacc, Huggles, and Cherub. 

Dropping in some personal comments, "Latido" I had to look up, and it's Spanish for "beat" or "regular beat." It might be alluding to a heartbeat. "Cuddleclaw" and "Velvetpaw" sound like something for a female furry or dragon. Having "Snacc" for a surname, one might want to be careful around larger dragon avatars.

 

The Lab would say the names are "seasonal and may return around this time next year." It would also invite people to make suggestions for new surnames (on this Google doc). 

 

As a reminder, changing your account name is not free, but costs from $49.99 to $14.99 USD (FAQ).

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

EOTB: Linden Lab Spotlights Valentines Day Happenings

 

A few days ago, Linden Lab posted about several Valentine's Day themed events, places, and things in Second Life. Some are currently taking place/accessible. Others have yet to happen.

 

Among them is the "Valentine Shop and Hop" shopping event.  There's also a new list of choices for last names available for a limited time for the season (more on this later). 

 

The Isle of View, Linden Lab's Valentine's Day themed area, a pinkish four sim large heart-shaped island, is back up. Before the main event, couples can go there for a romantic time, one can stop by the small store to get a treat for their loved one, or the curious can just wander about. 

 

On Saturday February 14, the Isle of View will hold a special event, "Hug or Dunk A Linden (or Mole)." It will go on from 1 to 3 PM SL time.

 

For fans of the "Love Train," it's back. This time for both Friday February 13 and Saturday February 14. 

 

Maybe this has to do with Friday the 13th being considered an unlucky day by the superstitious, but on this day the Lab will be holding a darker take on Valentines Day called "Til Death Do Us Part." There will be events at both the Love Train and the Isle of View. 

 

And the Lab reminded people to check out Romance-themed places in it's Destination Guide.  

To read the Linden blog in full, Click Here.  

 Bixyl Shuftan

 

Valentine Shop and Hop Going On

 

 

For those looking to get something for their sweetheart, get some gear for a romantic-themed party, or just like shopping in general, some good news. The Valentine Shop and Hop is taking place. 

 

Having started on  Friday January 30, the event has over 280 stores across 14 sims. Each of the sims has decorations from teddy bears to candy hearts, and more. 

 

 

Each shop has it's goods discounted by 20 percent, or more. And each has either a gift available for everyone regardless if they're in the store's group or not, or a gift certificate 

 

For those wanting to post, or view, pictures, there's a Shop & Hop Flickr Group: https://www.flickr.com/groups/slshophop ..

 

For a list of the sims, check here on the Destinations Guide.  For a list of the store SURLs, check here on the Linden Blog (more on other VDay happenings later). Or if you just want to hop right in, head to Lavendar (129/126/54). 

 

Happy Shopping 

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Valentines Party at Club Scorn

 

 

 While Valentines Day was Friday February 14, some clubs would continue the fun over the weekend. One was Club Scorn, which held it's "Love and Passion" party on Saturday. The event was prom-themed, taking place on a special venue in the sim. 

From 4PM to Midnight SL time, four DJs played the tunes for an audience of couples, as well as some singles, the final one being club owner Gwen Winchester herself.

And for me and my SL wife Charlee, a nice romantic time together. 

Happy Valentines Day

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Isle of View, Linden Lab's Valentine Area, Now Open

 

 A few days ago in the official Second Life blog, Linden Lab announce that their Valentine-themed island, the Isle of View would soon be open. On Monday February 3, it was open to residents to drop by.

The Isle of View, which opens on February 3rd, is our annual tribute to all things romantic via four regions filled with forested walks, cozy nooks for cuddling, and romantic swan boat rides.

Visit one of the Love Pavilion gift kiosks to browse through a variety of gift selections that you can send to your friends and loved ones on Valentine’s Day. The selection of gifts includes heart lollipops and balloons, an adorable teddy bear, a chocolate box with rings, cutesy cupcakes, love lanterns, and, of course, romantic roses. We even have a special Plushie you can have sent to your special Valentine or just get one for yourself! To select and send your free gifts, follow the directions on the sign adjacent to the kiosk. Or alternatively, click on the help buttons on the gift kiosks. 

As mentioned, there are gift kiosks to get a special someone a romantic gift, swan boat rides, places for a couple to snuggle, and some great romance-themed scenery.

It should be noted that on Valentines Day itself, Friday February 14, from 1 to 3 PM will be the "Hug a Linden" and "Dunk A Linden" events, your chance to show some of Linden Lab's finest either a little appreciation or some minor mischief.

Isle of View 2 (84/79/107)

Bixyl Shuftan

New Valentine-Themed Last Names

 

 

 A few days ago in the official Second Life blog, Linden Lab announced they were offering some new surnames people could change their accounts to. And as part of the Valentines Day celebrations, they are themed for the holiday.

The eight names are: Amour, Lovejoy, Crush, Smitten, Siren, Cutie, Sizzle, Gyatt 

The names will be around "for a limited time" and may or may not be available again next year. 

Changing last names is not free, but costs from $49.99 to to $34.99 to $14.99, depending on the level of one's Second Life account.

 

 

 

 

Valentines Day Shop And Hop Opens Today

 

Yesterday, Linden Lab announced that the Valentines Day themed "Shop and Hop" shopping event would be opening today, Friday January 31.

The 2025 Valentine Shop & Hop is almost here with 280 participating merchants across 14 shopping regions. All are offering their best to inspire your Valentine's fantasies from a romantic evening with your bae, to a party with your friends, and everything in between. You will definitely find something to suit you! 

 

As the announcement stated, there's fourteen sims with almost three hundred stores, with plenty of romantic-themed items. Each store has at least a 20 percent discount on it's wares, maybe more on some, and there's at least one free gift for shoppers whether or not they're in the store's shopping group, or a 300 Linden dollar gift certificate. 

For those wondering, all of the sims are rated Moderate. There is no separate area for adult-themed stored as there was in the recent past.

 

For a list of the sims, click here to check the Destination Guide page.

For a list of the stores, click here to check the Linden's blog post.

To just jump in, head here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Snowflake/128/129/54  

Bixyl Shuftan

Valentine's Day

 

Taken at Calas Galadhon Park

 

 It's Valentines Day (or happy stick it to singles day depending on your point of view), the day in which couples give one another small tokens of their affection, or find other ways to demonstrate it to one another. The Shop and Hop is open for those looking to get a present for someone. Or you can take your virtual honey to a romantic spot to cuddle, or perhaps a themed event to dance to. And there's also the "Hug A Linden/Dunk A Linden" today at the Isle of View.

Happy V-Day for couples and singles (you can still get lucky, find a nice new friend of the opposite sex, or both).

Bixyl Shuftan

Valentines Day

 

 

It's Valentine's Day, the day for couples to celebrate for love, and for the single but hopeful to look for a date (and for the permanently single to spent time in shooting game marathons). Be sure to be on the lookout for special events around the grid, such as the "Love Train" at Bellisseria, and the "Hug a Linden/Dunk a Linden" at the Isle of View. Clubs such as the Happy Vixen have themed events today, bu by all means be on the lookout for others.

And be wary of cupids who may want to shoot arrows in your behinds.

EOTB: "Love Made in Second Life - Thundr"

 

 

 Linden Lab, with the help of Draxtor Despress, has been doing a few doing a few "Love Made in Second Life" posts for Valentine's Day season. A few days ago, they had something about the Thundr virtual dating app.

Thundr is a community project created by two friends who have been a part of Second Life since 2007 and wanted to offer a fun, safe, and easy-going dating experience for its Residents.

Since its public launch on February 10th, 2022, Thundr has quickly become a popular choice for virtual daters with almost 7000 activated users and 63000 matches. 

The app is built from scratch, offering unique features such as the ability to chat with gifs and emojis. User privacy and security are top priorities, with filters such as gender and age to help find the right match. In addition to its dating features, Thundr users can also use the app to advertise their businesses and activities with modern video ads. ...

Read the post in it's entirety in the Linden blog.

EOTB: "Love Made in Second Life - Meet Ajay and Syn"

 

 

A few days ago in the Linden blog, the Lab got into the Valentines Day spirit with doing a few "Love Made in Second Life" posts, starting with "Meet Ajay and Syn."

Ajay McDowwll and Synapse Zabelin met in Second Life, fell in love, moved together in the physical realm - he from Mississippi, she from Florida where they still are today-  got married and, spoiler alert: Ajay and Syn are still together today, after almost 16 years! The story begins on the original Help Island, where Syn volunteered when newbie Ajay dropped in. They struck up a friendship and the rest, as they say, is Second Life history! We asked them more about the history of their relationship. 

 To find out more, watch the Youtube by Drsxtor Despres, or read the post. 

SL Video: "Love Made in Second Life Special - Valentine's Destinations"

 

From Linden Lab on Feb 14, "Love is in the air! Take a tour of six love-themed destinations and get a glimpse of the love story between a couple who met on Help Island in Second Life and have been married for over a decade! Their episode will be released on May 3rd!"

From "Love Made in Second Life" on the Linden blog.
 

Announcement: Draxtor Despres Looking For Second Life Couples For "Love Made in SL"

 

Want to be featured in a special Love Made in Second Life episode for Valentine’s Day 2022? Let us know if you met your significant other in Second Life, are not (virtual) camera-shy, and are ready for your close-up! Contact Draxtor Despres at madeinsl@draxtor.com

Watch previous Love Made in SL episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist...
 

 

EOTB: Lab Announces "Casting Call" For Romance Stories For "Major TV Network"

 

For those of you who are willing to talk about your romances inworld, a recent announcement by Linden Lab may be for you. On Thursday July 15, The Lab announced on the official blog that "a major US network" was looking for Second Life romance stories for a show of theirs.

Here’s your chance to share the story of your romance or intimate relationship to a national audience as part of an all-new show in development for a major U.S. network!

An established NYC-based production company is now casting Second Life community members for an all-new unscripted series that will follow people who have met online and are ideally in a romantic relationship, but have never actually met in person. As part of the show, you’ll have a chance to meet in person for the very first time!

Other than the network being from New York City, there's no information as which one it is.  Those interested are asked to send an email to longdistancetvcasting@gmail.com. The offer is limited to US citizens 18 and over, and are asked not to share information that's sensitive and too personal.

To read the blog post in full: Click Here.

SL Video: "Chris De Burgh - The Ballroom of Romance"

From Jeffery Huang on Feb 11
 

Love Made in Second Life : Meet Ruby & Adam

Yesterday on the Linden Blog was the first of this year's "Love Made in Second Life" stories, "Meet Adam and Ruby."

Meet Adam and Ruby - two Residents who met four years ago at the Sexy Brits club in Knightsbridge within the London Sim in Second Life. Strangely enough, it was a song request that brought them together! At the club, Ruby noticed that one of her favorite songs “Crucify My Love” by X-Japan had been requested -- so she had to find out who was behind it. 

“I had to know!” she says. 

When told it was Adam, she was surprised as she had assumed that his avatar was just a bot. So, she reached out to him in chat.

“I thought it wasn’t really a person because he was dancing in the same corner all the time,” says Ruby. “I absolutely thought he was a bot!... I never would have started talking to him if it wasn’t for that song.” 

 Read the rest of the story Here.

Valentine Town

Valentines Day is this week. And for those who want to get a themed outfit for the holiday or a small present for your special someone, one place to go to is Valentine Town. Gemma Cleanslate dropped by this season's build of the Townies sim. Besides the things to get, there's plenty to do such as the Tunnel of Love and singles board. And be on the lookout for Cupid.

Read Gemma's story in Places.

SL Video: "Love Made in Second Life - Episode 3: Meet Calisto and Talon"

(Click here if the video does not play)

From Linden Lab's "Love Made in SL" series, "Age ain’t nothing but a number for Calisto and Talon Whitewolf, a U.S.-based couple that met about eight years ago in Second Life. While Calisto may be about a decade older than her long-time partner, but the virtual world proved to be the perfect platform to bridge the age gap and connect the two together in the physical world. The courtship began with an initial period of flirting and fun across multiple romantic 3D spaces in Second Life, including a memorable date on a replica of the Titanic!

“'We did the whole couples thing,' says Calisto who adds that over time the signs became more clear that the two were truly meant to be together. As a result, Talon ultimately moved from his home in Virginia to be with Calisto in Kentucky. This move is described by Calista as a 'natural progression…We were best friends and then the next thing I know - he’s here!'

 

"To learn more about Calisto and Talon’s story, watch the latest episode of “Love Made in SL” below. You can also learn more about dating in Second Life in this recent article on DatingNews.com, too."

To see the post in it's whole, Click Here.