More Tributes to Rita Mariner

 

 

One recalls the expression, "Always the last to know." Well, a few people never got the news Rita Mariner had passed away until they saw the article about her memorial service, "Oh my God! Rita's dead?!" Others would wait to say something until after the goodbye.

 

Rhayne Tungsten would say, after reading the article, "It was a fitting tribute. I'm more upset I missed it. We touched on and off early on when I'd DJ for Nydia (Tungsten) and when I dj'ed at other clubs, including hers. She was also a regular when I had my own club. even after my absence from Second Life for a while, we picked right back up like nothing ever happened. She was a *terrible* flirt, and I can't say it wasn't welcome. Later on, I acquired her cell number, and we texted semi regularly up until the end. Gawds ... I miss her so much.

 

"It's just.... Rita meant a lot ta me. an now she's gone. An there's a hole she used ta fill."

Tantari Kim would comment, "I'm sorry that we lost her. I'm sure it was a big impact to the whole Sunweavers community. I used to be active there but I've had so much on my plate that it has kind of fallen off. But still it is good to know, at least so I can be more supportive of Sunweavers like you."

 

Jessie Vix (DJ Jessie) remarked in the comments at the end of the memorial article, "Bad Wi-Fi kept Me away. I'm just a noob in the Sunweavers as I'm only 5 years old in SL. Rita was one that was too patient with my attempted customizations messing up her land, I broke my parcel many times and Rita would drop by immediately to help. Once it was repaired, we would chill awhile and talk. As I look up towards Cutlass circling my parcel, I swear its Rita and Zorro driving her up there. The music has gone silent there but she still sails the digital skies over Sunweaver Bay, A comfort to one so young who has lost so many already both in real-life and Second Life."

 

Further comments are welcome,

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

A Special Tribute ...

 

 I'm sure a number of you remember when I surprised Rita Mariner by going as a clone of her. It worked so well, it became something of a Sunbeamer tradition when we hit a million Linden dollars raised to go about as that for a week. Well, with Rita gone and the Sunbeamer team retired, it looks like that tradition is no more. 

 

Still, there was one more thing I could do with the avatar. I contacted Corey In The House (jjws888 Resident), who specializes in making statues of avatars. And we got together for him to make a statue of the avie. It wasn't lost on me that what started out as a joke became something to help remember her. 

 

A copy of it is at Club Cutlass, Rita's hangout. So one way to honor her, and keep her at her favorite spot. 

 

*Addition* - I had sent a message in both a group announcement and a Discord message that I had dropped off something at Cutlass, though didn't say what it was. Apparently that wasn't enough to keep one Sunny from getting a surprise, "Scared the crap out of me! I went to Cutlass ... came face to face with Rita's ghost! ... dammit guy, where the hell did you get that?!"

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Club Tributes To Dolly Parton

 

 On Tuesday August 25, noted singer and actress Dolly Parton died following a short battle with cancer. Earlier, we reported on a memorial to her. But also, numerous DJs were touched by this sad news. I would come across a few musical tributes for her. One was at Montecito Bay on Wednesday August 26.

 

Yesterday was a sad day for everyone around the world, we lost an icon. Today, DJ Cookie is choosing to honor her legacy by playing a full set of Dolly (with other guest artists too). Please join us for a tribute to one of the biggest and kindest stars in the world. 

 

DJ Cookie would play two hours of her songs, such as "What's Up," "Home Sweet Home," and "Love Is Like A Butterfly."

 

On the same day, Club Zero Gravity would have it's "Roman Holidays" party, which was planned in advance. But with the recent news, DJ Rose was playing just music sung by Dolly Parton, or at least connected to her.  Rose would play songs such as "Starting over Again," "All I Can Do," "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind," "Touch Your Woman," "Heartbreak Express," and the popular "Jolene" and "Nine To Five."

 

 At the Happy Vixen on Thursday August 27, the party had no set theme. But DJ Charlee would play mostly Dolly Parton music for her set as well.

 

Rest in peace, Dolly Parton.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Honoring Dolly Parton And Tim Curry

 

 

 

 This has been a sad week for some people. A couple days ago on August 25, singer and actress Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80. She had recently been diagnosed with cancer. Later it was revealed actor Tim Curry died that same day, also at 80. While no cause of death was given, he had been suffering from a number of health issues since a stroke several years. ago.

 

As it turns out, there are a couple of places in Second Life honoring them. One is the "Dolly Woods Memorial Swimming Hole." It is located next to a Mainland highway at Varean (217/186/89). The area is a mix of a backwoodsy campsite, perhaps a reference to Parton being brought up in a dirt poor Appalachian family, and a star and musical instruments, as well as a couple of pictures of the singer. 

 

The other is the "RIP Frankenfurter Memorial Tim Curry," located at Granville (98/88/82). While Curry had many noted roles over his career, one of his most memorable characters is Dr. Frankenfurter from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." It has become a cult classic that a core group of fans dress up to watch it at repeated showings at theaters, usually around Halloween. The build has a few references to the movie, such as the rainfall and the spaceship, and has a media stream playing music from the film. 

 

 Both builds were made by a Rockin Ƶ㊉Mßae (LunahBella Resident). In her profile, she had the line, "'I will always love you' Dolly."

 https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Varean/217/186/89

 

 https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Granville/98/88/82

 

 Bixyl Shuftan

 

Reader Submitted: Tribute to Rita in Palworld

 

From Marusame Ari, whom has been playing the game Palworld, and did a tribute to the late Rita Mariner.

 

SL Video: "Sunweavers Say Good Bye"

 

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From Nydia Tungsten on July 31, "We lost our Cheiftess, Our Friend, our Loving Friend Rita Mariner. Another Angel went home We Love You Rita."

 

Musical Tribute To Rita Mariner

"Our Little Purple Star"

 

(Verse 1)

She was a flash of violet in the morning light,
A gentle soul who made the world so bright.
Our Rita Mariner, with ears so soft and long,
You filled our quiet house with your own sweet song.
You hopped into our hearts, a wondrous shade of hue,
There will never be another bunny quite like you.

​(Chorus)
Oh, Rita, our wonderful purple friend,
We held your little paws right to the end.
Though the shadows fell and you had to slip away,
Your colorful spirit in our hearts will stay.
Rest now, sweet Rita, beyond the pain and tears,
Thank you for the magic of these beautiful years.

​(Verse 2)
It was a heavy storm that came to take your strength,
But you fought so bravely down the journey's length.
Even when the sickness tried to steal your spark,
Your bright purple light guided us through the dark.
You never lost your sweetness, never lost your grace,
Leaving tiny paw prints that time cannot erase.

​(Chorus)
Oh, Rita, our wonderful purple friend,
We held your little paws right to the end.
Though the shadows fell and you had to slip away,
Your colorful spirit in our hearts will stay.
Rest now, sweet Rita, beyond the pain and tears,
Thank you for the magic of these beautiful years.

​(Bridge)
Now we picture a meadow where the sweet clover grows,
Where the sun is always shining and a warm breeze blows.
Hop free, little Mariner, across the endless green,
The most beautiful purple bunny that heaven's ever seen.
No more tired days, no more battles to be won,
Just endless fields of dandelions sleeping in the sun.

​(Outro)
Goodnight, our dear Rita, we'll miss your velvet nose.
Sleep softly in the starlight, where the peaceful river flows.
We will love you always, our little purple star.
Rest in peace, sweet Rita, wherever you are.

 

Masane Amaha 

 

Link to music on Suno (here).

 

SL Video: "Gone But Not Forgotten"

 

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 From Blue Storm Productions on  September 2025, "What a time to come out of my hiatus just to create a sad video. My friend, Lexy Amore, passed away September 24th, 2025. In remembrance and in tribute to her memory... I put this together. Many tears were shed during the creation of this video. Hopefully, down the line. There will be much more in your face and high energy videos to come."

 

SL Video: Friends Tribute

 

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 From Texy Fox on May 2013, "Sorry about, "SL Furry Dance: Who's That Fox" video gone, it's cause of YouTube putting it down. But anyways I have something a little special for my friends that I've made on SL, I hope you guys like it. And to those who unfortunately couldn't be in the video, you all know who you are as my friends. I love all of you guys."

 

 

SL Video: "Party With A Purpose: A Sunbeamer Tribute"

 

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From Nydia Tungsten on February 28, "A tribute to the Relay for Life in Second Life's Team Sunbeamers, 'The little team that could.'" Song by EmpressLuna Starchild. 

 

Abba Tribute By Merryjest

 

 

On Friday February 20, Merryjest Starchild had a tribute performance in honor of the 70s band Abba. 

 

Billed as the "Abba Super Trooper," it was at 5PM SL time, Merryjest singing various songs done by the band. Sometimes the stage would change shape between music tunes. And there was also some trivia about the musicians offered. There would also be a themed costume contest. 

 

It was a unique event delivered as only Merryjest could. 

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

RFL Announcement: Purple Tribute Home & Garden

 

 Event Name: Purple Tribute Home & Garden
 

When: Saturday FEBRUARY 7, 12:01am 
thru
Sunday FEBRUARY 8, 11:59pm

Brief Description of Event:
Visit the Ertina Loopen Memorial Home & Garden to get a notecard that lists all of the RFL season events to be organized by the ELMF team. The memorial---which pays tribute to fellow Relayer, the late Ertina Loopen---has been generously hosted by the SHB Gems Relay team since 2023 and is open year-around to the public.

Location: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kangean/62/76/1500

TEAMS: ELMF, SHB Gems

Press Release: Mole Day 2026, Sunday Feb 1, 11 AM to 1 PM

 

“MOLE DAY’ ONCE AGAIN RETURNS TO BAY CITY

Annual event Honor Members of Linden Department of Public Works for their works throughout the years.

BAY CITY, SL -  As in years past, Bay City will once again come together to honor the Moles of the Linden Department of Public Works with a party at the Bay City Fairgrounds.

Initially held in 2010 by the residents of Bay City, Mole Day serves as an occasion to show appreciation for the Moles and their many contributions to Bay City and the broader Second Life® Grid. Residents from all Second Life communities are welcome to attend and share in appreciation for the LDPW’s moles. 

Mole Day event will begin with a DJed set by GoSpeed of KONA Stream at 11:00 a.m. SLT. This will be followed by a performance by Agatha Nowles at noon.

“Moles” are members of The Linden Department of Public Works (LDPW). The LDPW is a program dedicated to enhancing the quality of life experienced by residents and visitors on the Linden Mainland. The LDPW comprises a team of Resident builders, scriptwriters, and other professionals who collaborate to create new content on behalf of Linden Lab and the benefit of all users. Notably, all members of the LDPW have Second Life accounts with the surname “Mole.”

The Moles are responsible for constructing the infrastructure of Second Life, including public roads and railways, coastal waterways and protected lands, and larger-scale projects such as the Linden Homes regions, premium content, and experiences.

Bay City is a mainland community, developed by Linden Lab® and home to the Bay City Alliance. The Bay City Alliance was founded in 2008 to promote the Bay City regions of Second Life and provide a venue for Bay City Residents and other interested parties to socialize and network. It is now the largest group for Residents of Bay City.

For more information, or to participate in the event, please contact Marianne McCann. 

 

Reader Submitted: "Bixyl The Newshound Fox"

 

By Masane Amaha  (Masane Bloodrose), using Suno

(To the tune of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer")

(Intro) You know Cronkite and Brokaw and Cooper and Blitzer, Reporters who love to drink coffee and spritzer. But do you recall... The most famous news fox of all?

(Verse 1) Bixyl Shuftan the News Fox, Has a nose for sniffing news. And if you ever see him, He’s hunting for the interviews.

(Verse 2) All of the other avatars, Wonder where he’s gonna go. They know that clever Bixyl, Is always in the festive show.

(Bridge) Then one foggy Christmas Eve, The Editor came to say: "Bixyl with your nose so bright, Go sniff out a scoop tonight!"

(Verse 3) Then how the readers loved him, As they shouted out with glee: "Bixyl Shuftan the News Fox, You'll go down in history!"

(Outro) He's sniffing out the news... Yeah, he's sniffing out the news! (Cha-cha-cha)


https://suno.com/song/864df382-bc19-4887-9e05-acc6cc594eff

 

 

 

No Second Life Veterans Tribute This Year

 

For fourteen years, the Second Life Veterans Tribute was a yearly event that honored American and other veterans, both living and deceased. But unfortunately, there will not be one this year. 

 

Eesy Spyker  (Meesoh Honi) would post the following in the Tribute's Discord group:

 

It is with a sad heart to report that this year's SLVT will not be able to be presented this year.  Due to a number of contributors, that make it happen each year, that are going through RL health issues, some with dire family issues/responsibilities and other factors out of our control, we have been unable to work on the tribute and present it this year.  We hope and pray for all involved and will strive to be able to once again provide a place honoring and remembering each and every one of our veterans.

We hope that you all find a place and a manner, in your own way, that you will still honor and remember our veterans.  Each of us contributors from SLVT hope that we will see you out and around SL, in various ways, honoring our veterans.

From all of us here at SL Veterans Tribute we wish all of our veterans, near and far, past and present, a happy and wonderful Veteran's Day, and thank them for the dedication and the price they have paid for us.  

 

Hopefully another event can be organized. But the Veterans Wall, with names contributed by many residents over the years, will be unavailable to see this year.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Musical Tribute to Tom Lehrer By Merryjest

 

On Saturday at 3PM, performer Merryjest Starchild held a tribute to musician Tom Lehrer, who passed away on Saturday July 26. He was 97, noted for his quirky darkly comical songs composed in the 1950s and 60s. The event was done at 3PM in the Varro in Queue, "Come today for a tribute to the late, great and incorrigible Tom Lehrer!"

 

Merryjest would sing tunes like "Poisoning Pigeons in The Park," and "The Masochism Tango." Of "Poisoning," one feathered member of the audience joked, "As an Avian-American, I object." The audience applauded frequently. 

 

Tom Lehrer was a professor and a mathematics teacher, but gained a following with his unique style of music that kept it's charm over the decades. In 1972, he stopped composing new songs. But what he did would continue to be played on "Dr. Demento" and be re-released over the years. 

 

Queue is rated Adult, so not everyone may want to drop by the sim.  

 

*Correction* We originally stated 8PM.  

 

Source: Variety

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Relaystock Schedule for Today

 

• 9:00AM – DJ Candi – Harmony Of Hope
•  
• 10:30AM- DJ Orion – Shields Of Serenity
•  
• 12:00PM – DJ Casey – Purple Tears
•  
• 1:30PM – DJ Primi – ACTS
•  
• 3:00PM – Abby Jaidov LIVE  – Relay Rockers
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• 4:00PM – Todd Rumsford LIVE – Cure Chasers
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• 5:00PM – The Time Machine – Trader Whiplash – Relay Rockers

 

Memorial Concert for Solana Python

 

 

 On Friday February 28, there was a memorial concert for Solana Python. She was an artist in real-life and brought her art to Second Life as well, in addition to being a live music promoter for musicians such as Bat Masters. The event was organized by Tuna Oddfellow and hosted by Wytchwhisper Sadofsky, and took place in the Elibia sim. 

 

 The Second Life music and creative community lost a cherished soul earlier this year. Solana Python, a talented artist and vibrant presence, passed away in January. In her memory, Wytchwhisper Sadofsky is hosting a special celebration of life and music—a full day of performances dedicated to Solana and the joy she brought to so many.

 

This event is more than a tribute—it’s a reminder that in Second Life, love, art, and friendship endure beyond time. Whether you knew Solana personally or were touched by her work and energy, we invite you to come together in her memory. Let’s celebrate the magic she left behind.

 

The event ran from 12 Noon to about 11PM SL time. The musicians were Tsunamijimbunn, Wytchwhisper Sadofsky, Zelator Baphomet, Snow Ogre, Dennis Mac Namara, Kris Electricteeth, Larree Quixote, Guitarhero Dougall, Velvet Quandry, LX, and Tuna Oddfellow himself. I dropped by at just after 3PM when Tuna was playing, with his avatar sporting a fishlike head, possibly humoring his real-life magician's stage name "Fish the Magish."

 

"It's never about how much time we have, It's what we choose to do with the 86,400 seconds we are given each day."

Bixyl Shuftan

It Came From Belliseria Chat: "Take Me Home" Song

 

Take me home, 

Linden Roads, 

to the place, 

I belong, 

Bellisseria, 

Linden Home Nirvana, 

take me home, 

Linden Roads. 

Ms. CC Creeggan (CronoCloud Creeggan)

Annoucement: 18th Annual Second LIfe Veterans Tribute Now Open

 THE 18TH ANNUAL SLVT IS NOW OPEN FOR 2024

THIS YEAR THE SL VETERAN'S TRIBUTE IS FEATURED IN THE DESTINATIONS GUIDE UNDER EDITOR'S CHOICE.
PLEASE BE SURE TO BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR EVENTS FROM TIME TO TIME THROUGH OUT THE TWO WEEKS IT IS OPEN.

WE WILL BE SENDING OUT NOTICES.
REACH OUT IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
TRIBUTE STAFF 🙂

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Stillwater%20Cove/41/6/29