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EROTIQUE BURLESQUE: New Orleans is a Louisiana city. Nicknamed the "Big Easy," it's known for its round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music and Mardi Gras.Come let our showgirls show you our version of New Orleans. Sunday May 18/2025@12:30pm slt. THEME: NOUVELLE-ORLEANS
🍸 Dress Code: Semi Formal or in theme
🍸 Bring Your Friends for a night of sexy fun!
🍸 Doors Open Early! Don't miss out if the sim gets full!
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Second Life is made up of hundreds of beautiful and interesting sims and a lot of SL citizens enjoy taking the time to explore some of them. But where can someone go in this virtual world to find places to explore? Perhaps you should try visiting Expedition Central.
"Expedition Central has a long history in Second Life. With a huge collection of landmarks, it’s a place for both those new to SL as well as the experienced wanderers. Actually, there are two EC locations," said Severn Laryukov, the current caretaker of what is an epic undertaking.
EC is something of a clearing house for cool and interesting landmarks. They are posted on the walls of the group’s two clubhouse buildings. The larger, main location is in Chilbo with a smaller, more curated clubhouse at Helping Haven Gateway.
The project was the passion of Cyrus Hush. He started collecting LMs in the early 2000s. He first simply shared locations he found interesting with friends on note cards. Deciding to share further, he created the Expedition Central group in order to better distribute his LMs and to allow for discussion with members.
From there he created what he called the clubhouse and began posting the LMs, along with a brief description, for people to take and explore.
In RL Cyrus was an educator and had even been given the highest award by Virtual Education Journal which dedicated an entire issue to him.
Sadly, Cyrus passed away in 2016 and his longtime friend, Josain Zsun, took over the reins of EC. Like Cyrus, Josain was a RL educator and avid SL explorer.
Josain had met Cyrus in 2009. Cyrus was giving tours of SL to educators as part of the International Society for Technology in Education. The two bonded over mutual interests and Josain became very active in EC.
The passing of Cyrus created a major problem for EC. His account became inaccessible and so the clubhouses and their wealth of LMs were lost.
Josain took on the task of rebuilding and re-stocking the clubhouses. By the time he had them both back up and working, Josain estimated that there were about 1000 LMs available for avid explorers.
Last year Josain realized that he needed to step away as maintaining EC had become too much work. Finding someone to take over, though, didn't take very long.
"I met Josain while wandering back in 2022," said Severn. "I became sort of a 'field reporter', finding new locations and sharing them with Josain so he could add them to EC. I do love exploring and this was a great way to share my passion with other people. Josain decided to retire from managing EC at the end of 2024 and was looking for someone to take over as curator. I had more than two years invested in building it up so I decided to volunteer."
With the two clubhouse locations in place, the main challenge for Severn is to keep things running smoothly by adding new LMs of interest and weeding out those that have become "dead links." Don't think that isn't a lot of work.
"There are a little over a thousand landmarks at the main Chilbo location, and about half that many at the Helping Haven location. Plenty to keep you busy exploring," said Severn.
While Severn will find new locations to add to the clubhouses herself, she also relies on others, especially members of the EC group, to send her suggestions.
"I absolutely love it when people send me LMs to new locations they found, or even old ones I didn't know about. They can drop me the LM in an IM, or I have mailboxes setup at each location where they can send me LMs or questions. I post almost any location that looks interesting. I don't tend to post purely commercial or main store locations, however there are plenty of store locations that have a nice ambiance, or a garden, or a city, that are worth exploring. They definitely get added," she pointed out.
"As you know, sims disappear from SL. Some stay around for a long time, and others disappear suddenly. Checking and cleaning up 'dead links' is quite time consuming, so I tend to tackle one wall at a time. I have to visit each location to see if it's still there. If it’s not there I also do some searching, because sometimes a destination just moves, and is not actually gone. For the ones that are really gone I remove them from EC and replace them with a blank plaque. The upside is that sometimes when I'm looking for a missing destination, I actually discover a new one, and of course add it to EC," said Severn.
While the vast number of LMs in the clubhouses make sorting them into categories quite difficult, people can always find seasonal locations on the walls by the entrances. These will change with the seasons but make it easy for people to find among the mass of options.
Severn said that she has her favorite types of sims, particularly those with interesting nature or urban builds. But being a fan of all types of exploring she encourages everyone to get out and find what interests them.
"Enjoy your rambling, and please do share locations that you love," she added.
Additional Information:
SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.
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Group: a6e1543f-b3ba-bc1e-
Preferred Contact: Severn Laryukov
Tyron, founder of ARTVAGO, an independent Second Life creator with a focus on Black art, tribal textures, and symbolic expression.
What:
ARTVAGO is a new virtual art and style project that blends handcrafted textures, ritual aesthetics, and immersive design. It offers original objects like tribal-inspired collars, ceremonial tools, and interactive art pieces — all created with visual storytelling in mind. Visitors can explore the collection via the ARTVAGO Sampler HUD, which includes textures, samples, and complimentary gifts.
Where:
ARTVAGO is based in two main spaces within Second Life:
The Marketplace store, where exclusive objects and full collections are available for purchase. Some items are only sold here, while others can also be previewed in-world.
The ARTVAGO Gallery, a small urban-style loft designed as a welcoming and immersive exhibition space. It’s not just a display room — it’s curated like a real-life city gallery, with rotating objects, symbolic installations, and a quiet atmosphere to explore virtual Black art up close.
When:
The project soft-launched earlier this month, with new items and collaborations rolling out weekly. The ARTVAGO Sampler HUD is now available for creators, bloggers, and curious visitors.
Why:
ARTVAGO aims to bring a fresh artistic voice to unexpected corners of SL — with cultural depth, strong visuals, and a touch of protest. It’s a creative hobby with roots in activism and aesthetics, and an invitation to experience virtual art differently.
Additional Information
📍 Marketplace ARTVAGO – Black Art in Second Life
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/255249
📍 ARTVAGO Collective – In-world Group
secondlife:///app/group/b760288c-abc2-2eec-9504-13aeef28ee76/about
📍 Gallery Landmark (Cherry Hills)
Included in the ARTVAGO Sampler HUD
📩 Contact in-world
Tyronbull (Avie Name)– feel free to reach out by IM or notecard
Mother’s Day is a time of year when we pay our respects to our beloved mother or the woman who stood in our egg donor's place and taught us about the world. Either you show up with a fist full of flowers and a card, take Momma out to Denny’s for the all-day breakfast value menu deal, or you sit back and think of the fond memories you had with her, longing for a hug.
If you are a mother yourself, the day should be all about you. If you want to lie in bed and have someone tend to you for a change. Do you.
If you want to get your hair and nails done only for it to last a couple of days before you are back to lookin all disheveled and worn down from motherhood. Do what you gotta do.
If you want to hop in your car and disappear for a couple of hours to get your well deserved me time. I say, have at it. It’s your day and noone should be telling you what to do!
I’m a proud mother of two, to some others I’m just a rude ass motherf*cker. Either way, I paid my dues. My kids are all grown up, educated with degrees and up outta my house, cooking for themselves, washing their clothes, and handling their own dang business. They know they are loved but they also know when to let momma do her own thing without meddling all up in her business and being a pain in the ass. Those days are over.
So, back to Mother’s Day, I thought long and hard about the famous moms I wanted to interview this year. After asking several different ones who didn’t have time, for one sad reason or another, I settled with Mother Goose. This mother has been around for ages and is responsible for many of the nursery rhymes we learned as kids that don’t make any sense today.
Interview with Mother Goose
Lanai: Hi Mother Goose, thank you for taking the time to chat with me here at the Mad Hatters Tea room about this very special holiday. You haven’t aged one bit! Can you share with our readers what Mother’s Day means to you and how it has changed over the years?
Mother Goose: Hey Lanai, thank you you dear sweet child. Life Second keeps me forever young. It is an honor to be interviewed by you. You are one of the few mothers I can say did a good job raising your offspring. I hear one of them is a Therapist and the other is a professional video game creator!
Lanai: Thank you, Mother Goose. Yes, that is true. Both are a reflection of me. A mental case that loves virtual reality and gaming. Lol back to the previous questions.
Mother Goose: I never said you were Mother of the year, but you managed to pull it off, raising some amazing kids that actually know my nursery rhymes! Anyway, These new age tech moms are pathetic. They don’t even bother to pass long nursery rhymes to their kids. They hand them an iPad and let them play games as a free babysitting service so these baby makers have more time to post filtered selfies, glue on those ridiculous eyelashes, and fight with other moms on Facebook. I don’t even want to go on about all the dating sites they go on, looking for their next baby daddies.
We are living in a time where someone has to say it how they see it instead of ignoring what’s going on. Sorry not sorry. Their asses should be in parenting classes for Mother’s day.
Lanai: You sure keep it real. I have to agree with all of that but one thing really sticks out to me that I need to comment on. What the hell is going on with those thick ass lashes that seem to be a part of a beauty routine from some other planet.
Anyway,
Mother Goose: I can tell you are an empty nester. Eyelashes were the only thing you had a comment about from my previous statement. That reminds me of a nursery rhyme!
“Tweedledum and Tweedledee Agreed to have a battle; For Tweedledum said Tweedledee Had spoiled his nice new rattle. Just then flew down a monstrous crow, As black as a tar-barrel;
Which frightened both the heroes so, They quite forgot their quarrel”
Lanai: Sorry? *confused stare* Ummm ok then. Not sure what that's got to do with the price of tea in China…. Anyway. You are right about the absentee moms who wonder where the years have gone and get all mad when their kids grow up to resent them and show zero respect.
Mother Goose: MMhmmm. So, How do you plan on spending Mother’s Day?
Lanai: I'd love for my kids to travel to see me, but in reality, they are adulting and have responsibilities. One lives in Florida, and the other is about an hour and a half from me. I’ll be happy with phone calls If I don’t get surprised, I may catch up on some sleep and snuggle with my cat. Even empty nesters have me time.
Mother Goose: Well, if it makes you feel better, you are a cat mom, and I’m sure he is needy. That reminds me of a nursery rhyme! “ And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man in the moon "When you coming home, dad?" "I don't know when
We'll get together then, you know we'll have a good time then"
Lanai: Ummmm… What the hell? That's not a nursery rhyme. It's lyrics to a song by Harry Chapin…
Mother Goose: Oh, right. Well, here’s a good one I think you will like. “Hey diddle diddle, The cat and the fiddle,The cow jumped over the moon;The little dog laughedTo see such sport, And the dish ran away with the spoon”.
Lanai: Ok , can you stop with the nursery rhymes? It’s making me feel very uncomfortable.
Mother Goose: I’m sorry, hunny, I just thought they would make you happy. All my kids loved them. The kid songs out today, like Baby Shark, not to mention that awful Barney. These characters are really frightening and upsetting to me.
Lanai: I’m a grown up remember? I’m not into that stuff either… So, what are your plans for Mother’s Day?
Mother Goose: My apologies. For Mother’s Day, I plan on publishing a new series of Nursery rhymes that make more sense in this day and age. Would you like to hear one?
Lanai: FFS. Dear goodness. I’ll wait for a published copy like everyone else.
Mother Goose: Are you sure?
Lanai: Yes, thank you. I think we are done with this interview. Thanks again…
Mother Goose: Oh! Before we part ways I must share one last special rhyme with you. Everybody have you heard? “Mock (yeah) Ing (yeah) Bird (yeah) Yeah (Oh yeah) He's gonna buy me a mockingbird And if that mockingbird don't sing He's gonna but me a diamond ring And if that diamond ring won't shine Surely break this heart of mine And that's why I keep on tellin' everybody. Say yeah, yeah, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, uh, oh He's gonna buy me some peace of mind And if that peace of mind don't stay I'm gonna find myself a better way And if that better way ain't so I'll ride with the tide and go with the flow And that's why I keep on shoutin' in your ear Say yeah, yeah, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, uh, oh”
Lanai: WTF lady?
Mother Goose: Bye, bye, goodbye
Bye, bye, bye, bye, goodbye. I can clap my hands. I can stamp my feet. I can clap my hands. I can stamp my feet. Bye, bye, goodbye Bye, bye, bye, bye, goodbye Bye, bye, goodbye Bye, bye, bye, bye, goodbye Goodbye!
Lanai: What kinda shit? Ok… I don’t know what’s in your tea, but I gotta go. *speed walks away and doesn’t look back*
Happy Mother’s Day, ya’ll!
Special thanks to aquarius denimore
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Wellness Therapy & Seekers of Hope invite you to join us for A Magical Night in Japan
This immersive role play experience will include a full dinner with live entertainment. Choose the show you would like to attend during your dinner and if you would like to include a spa night with your package. General admission tickets will be available for the performances if you would like to opt out of the dinner or spa. Groups are welcome.
This event will be held on an adult rated region, no children allowed.
To book your reservation, please go to https://forms.gle/x2bZ1YQMfkaB4zY36
For questions or more information, contact AveryMae Amore
Adlias Resident or Sandie Loxingly.
Josh (Thomas1 Bellic) (JB): Hi Phe.
I know how incredibly busy you are right now, but I and the SL Enquirer
readers appreciate you taking a break and telling us about all you have
accomplished here. How was it that The Lust House, once closed, is now open and
ready for business as Midnight Muse? But this is not merely a re-opened
Vegas-style nightclub. It is so much
more. Tell me please, why the change?
Ƥђє (pheonix.felwitch) (PF): All of us fondly remember the
"original" LustHouse.. I
myself worked there & I loved it. There was no comparison to any other
place like it at the time.
Then as it so happens, it changed hands.... and then changed
hands again and then Tribish was offered the chance to acquire the LJH. Both of
us having been veterans of the "Original, quote Los Vegas style LH" I
got an IM that simply said "Phe, I have a chance to buy the Lust House.
Are you in" And the rest is history.
The changes began, room by room. PBR update by update.
Tribish is a Master builder and Anna and myself are his team. And as in the
original... we were becoming something upscale and decadent and unlike anything
else out there. We are intentional in our vision to be quite different from
everyone else. Visions unfolded and builds carried out, and suddenly we were so
much more than The Lust House.
We had out grown it
And like a hermit crab chooses a bigger shell to accommodate its growth,
It was time. And the name? So very fitting of the detail and craftsmanship that
has gone into what you see here today… Do feel free to reach out for a tour.
PF: If there are
any questions, in any way shape or form. Feel free at this time to Reach out to
me. If the need is there to climb that last step, then I will do so.
JB: Can you
tell me about some of the more interesting features that visitors can find
there?
PF: One of my most
favorite spots is the Space Pod. Amazing view, calming, overlooking the space
platform. It's lovely. The glass house... There are 3 houses each featuring
different furniture for a variety of experiences. But I love it the Glass house
and I truly am hard pressed to have to choose just "1" of all there
is left that I love here. Even a camping experience. And do try the picnic
table <winks> the furniture is always updated and the best there is. We
feel it's our duty to field test everything for quality control <nods>
JB: I see an
area with hotel-style rooms. How do
these rooms differ from hotel rooms elsewhere on the Grid
PF: Well, for one we have suites. That in itself explains what makes us different than any other experiences out there. Each Suite different, each to be explored. The suites off the main dance floor or the suites in the Grand Hotel. Do go and have a look for yourself. Everyone seems to have a favorite.
JB: Naked
Bowling caught my eye. Where did you get
the idea for THAT?
PF: It's a Bowling
Lounge first and fore most and unlike any "Bowling" out on there on
the grid.
Once upon a time, naked bowling was hosted at a friend’s
house, and great fun was had by all! I find myself quite competitive and for me, some lanes are more "lucky" than others Yes there are exceptions for
being naked for whatever reason :) Of
course we will work with you! Looking for suggestions for Euro Day and time as
well as the possibility of an evening States set....
JB: I saw Three
Libraries. What is THAT all about?
PF: Who doesn't
love books? Each room has gaming tables and also Master chairs on the perimeter
to sit and be a part of the group gaming, but not having to actually game. if
you don't want to.
JB: I saw some
interesting Dungeon Rooms with individual “activities” in each room. Why not just put them all in one room,
like most SL Dungeons do?
PF: Excellent question!
Originally a gorgeous large dungeon "Area" was there. Gleaming and
licked by candle braises light like only PBR can do, however, we found the
patrons reached out to Tribish and expressed the desire for a more
"Traditional" feel. That resulted into what you see today. A
different experience in each room to be had, and perfect for pictures.
JB: What type
of guest do you expect to attract to Midnight Muse?
PF: There’s no
particular 'type' we’re aiming for, when you think Midnight Muse, we want you
to think Classy, Classy casual and most importantly, be kind. If you're 30 days
or older, come on over and wander. Midnight Muse truly has something for
everyone’s cup of tea.
JB: Where might
people go to learn about events at Midnight Muse?
PF: As the staff
grows, so are our sets. Our sets are posted inside the door on the events board
and also listed on the formal SL Dash in events. I post to many, many groups.
Watch your notices as we grow. Or, you can go to https://discord.gg/RHVRk87t
JB: Is there
anything else you would like to share with our SL Enquirer readers?
PF: Stop by
Midnight Muse and the venue speaks for itself. Great sets and good music and
guess what? We <Gasps> Actually talk in local during sets. What a
concept, right?
Shed your views of what the establishment "Used"
to be and stop over for a wander. We are
proudly re branded Midnight Muse. Don't we all seek to inspire as only a Muse
can? <winks>
We have Discord under The Lust House name at this time, and we
advertise there. We also appear on Slip Hallows Flicker as well as JoeBlobs
Flicker. Do stay tuned for more as we grow!
So…there you have it folks. In a land where all adult clubs look
basically the same, the new and improved Midnight Muse is truly
one-of-a-kind. You simply have GOT to
see this place for yourself. And when
you do, tell ‘em Josh sent ya. You’ll be
glad ya did.
Be there! Aloha!!
JB
Nicknamed the "Big Easy," it's known for its round-the-clock nightlife, Come let our showgirls show you our version of New Orleans. May 9/2025 @7:15pm slt.
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In Latin, the word Imperium means control. In Second Life Imperium means you have control over where you go and your choice of entertainment. Imperium Gentleman’s Club is a new private D/s venue on Coral Breeze. It’s not open to the public, You have to apply for membership, subject to approval. The decor is opulent Imperial Romanesque and gives off a sophisticated, grown, and sexy vibe.
Lanai: Hi Spirit, it’s a pleasure to interview you. Before we begin. Can you share with our readers what brought you to Second Life and what inspired you to create this beautifully designed Gentleman’s Club?
Spirit: I was a member of IMVU, and a friend discovered SL, and that was in March 2009. I wasn't anxious to come over, from her description, as it seemed more complicated than IMVU, which I was very used to. Gritting my teeth though I made the leap, and so began the journey. What a journey it has been! Immediately I started running a club, having bought land. Almost from the start, my clubs focused on live music and hosting some of the great singers we have in SL. As to IMPERIUM, it actually started life as a venue for Alric and me to host a party to celebrate our partnering. Alric had suggested the theme, Imperial Rome, I chose the building and the colors were, for me, perfect. As it grew, and Alric has a habit of adding and adding <lol>, we had a discussion and both agreed to keep the build and open it as a Gentleman's club. We had a pretty good idea of what we wanted it to be, drawing on the comments of long-standing members of the D/s community, as to where they perceived needs.
Lanai: Inspired by love. That's the best inspiration. Can you tell me about this venue and what services you provide?
Spirit: Well, class, sophistication. This is not yet another "skin joint", nor is it just a bunch of chairs and poles. Each area of the club has been given a purpose. There is a large lobby, where people can also meet. A Reception Desk, that can be staffed with a hostess if needed on special event days to welcome guests, a grand piano that can have the ivories tinkling to a mixed repertoire as you land. Passing through into the main area, there are no dance poles, instead dance pads, with chairs around. We wanted to offer something a little different to all those girls mountaineering up and down a pole ;) There are two awesome, and fully stocked bars. I think Alric purchased almost everything that can be dispensed and fitted on there :) There is a large clear area that acts as our dance floor, for couples and singles. A stage for our awesome performers, the DJs and live singers. We have installed INM showers outside at the back, and towelette dispensers, Also outside you can find flower stalls, for guests romantically minded to present their lady a bunch of roses :) A VIP area exists for select and selected guests, There are also two private rooms available for guests to entertain a female companion in relative privacy. These rooms each have fully interactive adult furniture and their own shower.
Lanai: When creating a successful venue, you need a strong team. Can you tell me about your team and their roles at Imperium Gentleman’s Club?
Spirit: Alric and I have many years RL management experience, and people are people in SL or RL, with the same issues, problems, and emotions. being able to manage situations in written, or verbal, ways is very important in SL, as there is no visual body language to rely on reading. I have my SL experience of running clubs and managing various issues and problems that inevitably crop up. We also have a strong team of hostesses we are building, who are very experienced and capable. We are taking our time finding managers as we want to be present ourselves as much as we can initially.
Lanai: This venue is members only. How can one apply for membership?
Spirit: Apart from IM'ing either Alric or myself, go to the club and in the lobby, at the Reception Desk, is a board to just click on to register an interest in joining.
Lanai: Simple enough. What type of rules do you have in place to keep it a peaceful and enjoyable experience? Do you have a dress code?
Spirit: We have a comprehensive, yet compact, set of rules. Once you land you get offered the latest version. They are based on common sense, and they certainly aren't onerous. If you possess common sense, and common decency to others, you will find them all perfectly reasonable and understandable. Yes, we have a dress code; Males: smart casual, or suit, or tux. Females: chic, sexy, and wearing as little, or as much, as desired.
Lanai: Men in suits is a great appeal for upscale venues… I love it. So, what type of events do you host?
Spirit: We will be
looking to have regular DJs, offer evenings and nights of live singers, run
competitions, and have event-themed days.
Lanai: Are you currently hiring? If so, what positions do you have
available and how can one apply?
Spirit: We are always interested in hostesses. These are not paid, unless by prior agreement of the club for specific events. They earn 100% of their tips. The club takes zero. It has its own donation urn :) DJ's of course are always welcome to contact us.
Lanai: Do you have a group that members can join to get updates on special events?
Spirit: Yes, the group is IMPERIVM. Imperium with a U was taken, and in any case, there was no U in Latin, just a V. The easiest way to apply as I have said is to click the board at the reception desk, so we can review your application. Currently, membership is free, though we shall after the initial "honeymoon" period before, during, and a short while after the opening, institute a fee. So join now!
Lanai: Is there anything else you would like to share with our readers about Imperial Gentleman’s Club?
Spirit: Other than we aim to make this a wonderful place to spend time, a special place, but that also depends on members to help build and maintain that experience and atmosphere. We can build it, but members have to come and stay!
Additional Information
SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Coral%20Breeze/142/75/3501
Preferred contact: Spirit McAlister-Darkheart (spiritfire.sapphire)
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