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Showing posts with label Half Moon Bay. Show all posts
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Monday, June 19, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: HALF MOON BAY PRESENTS PHOTO CONTEST JUDGES - JUNE 16 2023





HALF MOON BAY (HMB) is honored to announce the judges for their first inaugural Flickr photo contest! Proudly sponsored by Virgil's Guitar Shop! Photos will be judged on composition, style, creativity and general appeal. For terms and conditions please visit HMB and click on the contest poster LM: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Pleasant%20Cove/30/75/45 or find them on the HALF MOON BAY Flickr group page here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/roxymystic/52961296748/in/pool-14813696@N24/


MEET OUR PHOTO CONTEST JUDGES:

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Taila Saenz - Artist / Photographer / Blogger for Toggle for Music
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Taila is an amazing artist who has had her work exhibited in FOCUS Art Gallery and Magazine, Moonshadow Isles Creative Arts Hub, Janus Gallery, Rainbow Painters Art Gallery and Helvellyn Gallery. She is also a live music enthusiast who has written many articles for Toggle for Music. 

Toggle for Music: https://www.togglefm.com/      


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Vidarr Ghanduhar - Photographer / Owner of Le Galleria
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Vidarr is a great supporter of art and photography; his art gallery Le Galleria has showcased some of the best Second Life Flickr Artists since 2020. He himself is quite an accomplished photographer and his work is quite exquisite and inspiring.  



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Josh (thomas1.bellic) - Writer for The SL Enquirer
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Josh is quite a creative and versatile writer who has a good eye for detail. He's been writing for The SL Enquirer since 2019 and he has an astonishing record of best viewed SLE Articles on topics such as SecondLife’s Got Talent, Grand Canyon Airshow, Satisfy your Need for Speed and Upscale Landscaping in SL (just to name a few!)

The SL Enquirer Media Center: www.slenquirer.com


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Virgil (xvirgilflowersx) - Artist / Graphic Designer / Photographer / Musician
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Virgil is a creatively well-rounded artist, his RL paintings are breathtaking and have been showcased in SL at the Art Corner. He designed and sells his signature line of guitars in SL and He has done graphic work for a SL breedable animal creator.  He is a skilled photographer and an accomplished musician performing in RL and SL.



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Roxy Mystic (roxymystic) - Graphic Designer / Photographer / Blogger / Builder & Designer
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Roxy's creativity and imagination is limitless. She currently blogs for over 20 SL designers and 2 SL Events. Her RL marketing experience has helped her achieve many successes in both worlds including the title of V-Twins Blogger of the Year 2022 and a nomination under the "Best Photographer" category for the 2020 Bloggie Awards.  



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HALF MOON BAY (HMB)




SL GROUP: secondlife:///app/group/41fa026c-7bf4-df41-2a97-f932208465f9/about


For more information or inquiries please contact in-world:
Roxy Mystic (roxymystic) - HMB Manager / Bookings / Events

Friday, June 9, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: HALF MOON BAY 2023 FLICK PHOTO CONTEST - June 10 till July 10 2023




HALF MOON BAY is kicking off their inaugural Flickr photo contest! Proudly sponsored by Virgil's Guitar Shop! Photos will be judged on composition, style, creativity and general appeal. There are some rules so please read them before you participate! Have fun with this! We look forward to seeing your creations!

Contest will open on June 10th and close on July 10th 2023 at 12PM SLT

We will select 3 winners :

- 1st place 2,500L + custom guitar from Virgil's Guitar Shop

- 2nd place 1,500L

- 3rd place 1000L

For terms and conditions please visit HALF MOON BAY and click on the contest poster LM: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Pleasant%20Cove/30/75/45 or find them on the HALF MOON BAY Flickr group page here: 


ABOUT HALF MOON BAY
If you enjoy a relaxed, peaceful atmosphere in a natural setting, check out Half Moon Bay. This small coastal getaway offers an outside live music area with a boho vibe and is home to Virgil's Guitar Shop.  The Bay also features a wedding Chapel with automated services, a waterside restaurant with 80+ menu items, a naughty Motel, a fish & Chip Shack, a wharf area, and a tranquil sandy beach where you can just unwind .  A perfect place for a photographer enthusiast! Come explore Half Moon Bay!




SL GROUP: secondlife:///app/group/41fa026c-7bf4-df41-2a97-f932208465f9/about


For more information or inquiries please contact in-world:
Roxy Mystic (roxymystic) - HMB Manager / Bookings / Events


Thursday, June 8, 2023

HALF MOON BAY: HALFWAY TO HEAVEN IN SECONDLIFE – JOSH (THOMAS1 BELLIC) REPORTING



After spending years as a resident in SecondLife, it is easy to develop a “Been there,  Seen it all” attitude.  After all, there are only a finite number of ways to design a dance club, right? Grab a few essentials – Dance floor, DJ platform, Dance Intan, some animated furniture and bar stools.  Throw in a strobe light of two, and you’re ready for launch.  But if you really think that is the best that SL has to offer, then, as my Dad used to say: “Ya got another think coming”.  After a particularly hectic week in “That other world”  I seriously needed a break from the flotsam and jetsam of life, when I stumbled upon Half Moon Bay,  A delight for the eyes and relaxation for the spirit… as if Norman Rockwell and Bob Ross had designed a village.. As I strolled the winding streets of this seacoast village, I came upon σχу Μŷşŧīς  (roxymystic) and Virgil Flowers (xvirgilflowersx).  She was busy, touching up the paint on the sign over the bait shop, while he was replacing some paving stones that had broken under the weight of last winter’s snow.  They graciously consented to take a break from their labors and chat with me for a bit. 

Josh (Thomas1 Bellic) (JB):   So tell me, guys,  Where did you get the idea for Half Moon Bay (HMB)and is there some history here?

Roxy Mystic (RM):   As far back as I can remember, Virgil and I always had a venue; not always a public one but we both enjoy building and doing creative things.  He is a SL musician and it is always nice to have a spot where he can call home to practice and play. This time around we both wanted a natural and relaxing spot. I always loved the charm of small coastal fishing towns so we hope that visitors instantly feel it too and enjoy the theme.  

Virgil Flowers (VF):  Roxy and I had a previous venue modeled after The Whisky, a famous live music bar in Los Angeles, and I wanted to give Her a nice gift, so when I gave this to her i was looking for names, and I used to live on the west coast so the name half moon Bay just appealed to me - it is a very image invoking the name, however,
the location in SL bears no resemblance beyond the name to the actual RL place.



JB:   Did you do all this yourself?  If not, who else is involved and what is/was their contribution?

VF:   Roxy did 98% of this build Herself - my contributions were the half-moon sort of logo - using a moon character found on MP and then crafting the letters and sign textures...and I did a little bit on the stage area.  Otherwise, this is all Her, and She is a wizard at building sims.

RM:   Virgil is a very generous person with a big heart, he knows how much I love to build. We do work wonderfully together. When we take on a big project, we love to brainstorm ideas first. Both of us have RL professional backgrounds so we understand very well how to execute business and marketing plans.

 JB:   What sets Half Moon Bay apart from the many other clubs out there with a similar theme?

RM:   I don't even think of HMB as a club at all, I really want people to feel they can come here and just relax and enjoy themselves, in my mind that is the first priority at HMB.

VF:  Well, HMB is more than a club - it is a well-laid-out place to kick back and relax - it has Virgil's Guitar Store, (also available on marketplace) MARKET PLACE: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/234018, naughty motel, a nice beach, a wharf area, restaurant, wedding chapel and the the outdoor music area, with a kind of hippy boho feel...it is a laid-back open place that accepts all.



JB:   Who do you hope to attract to your build? What special group of people might Half Moon Bay appeal to?

Virgil - Anyone looking to relax and enjoy the sounds of surf or music or to take some nice pictures.  Intimate rendezvous at the motel, Virgil's Guitar Shop is there as well.  Come for a nice walk with a loved one, or alone to relax and meditate.

Roxy - I agree with Virgil, it offers a little something for everybody. There are interactive furniture all over the place and some are very romantic. HMB is also a perfect spot for photographer enthusiasts and bloggers. We have a Flickr page where HMB pictures can be shared:  https://www.flickr.com/groups/14813696@N24/

JB:   What are some of the areas that guests might enjoy during a visit to Half Moon Bay?

RM:   People can come here for a bit of roleplay if they like. The restaurant for example has 80+ menu items and don't get me going about the kinky Motel! The Chapel with automated wedding services is quite quaint. Virgil and I were looking for a nice small spot to marry a few years ago and could not find anything out there that catered to small weddings so this inspired me to build a really adorable spot here at HMB. The chapel, car, arch, and bench inside the gazebo have a bunch of poses for the groom and bride. It is really perfect for a small intimate wedding.

VF:   As mentioned above, HMB features a Wedding Chapel, a beach, a Wharf area with a fish and chip shack, Virgil's Guitar Shop, an Outdoor restaurant, a Motel and a Sound-stage.



JB:   Do you have any special events planned?

VF:   We are kicking off the opening with a Flickr photo contest, and planning a Grand Opening in July with live music.  Right now, our plan is to have monthly themed events, such as Acoustic shows, Singer Songwriter original shows, Guitarist Show, and a Dueling event...there are so many talented people in SL, that we want to support

RM:   All of those details will be coming soon and we will ensure to send out a press release and notices once everything is confirmed! People are welcome to join our Facebook group as well to keep up with our events FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1197517120888949

 JB:    And how about the future?  Do you have any changes in mind?

RM:  The future of HMB is hopefully a good one with lots of positive feedback. We are not officially open yet and so far we've had over 200 visitors. I think most have visited the Motel though as I keep finding dirty towels all over the rooms! Thank God Virgil is the one doing all the cleaning! Teasing aside, there are no immediate plans for changes but who knows!



JB:    Are these spaces available for use by others?

VF:   Absolutely - almost everything is interactive. You can use the Motel themed rooms (there are 3 rooms each with a theme, get married, eat a meal, relax on the beach….there is an interactive row boat and chairs ...so yes, a lot to do, and of course the music when we have events.

JB:   What has been your greatest challenge in building Half Moon Bay?

VF:   Roxy is a prolific builder, and I would come in in the mornings and She would have most of the things done, so other than designing a logo and helping Her fit buildings into spaces, there was very little challenge for me - I am sure She would say different!  lol..but really, the biggest challenge is probably creating a nice sim within a strict prim count.

RM:   PRIMS! I had to do a lot of creative prim combining but it all came out perfectly. I do have so many creative ideas but perhaps that will bare fruit in another build somewhere someday.

JB:   Is there anything else you would like to share with our SL Enquirer Readers?

RM:  Half Moon Bay was built for the SL community to enjoy. There are no fees to join the HMB group and everybody is welcome!

VF:  I totally agree with Roxy, we come to SL to relax and leave the stresses of RL jobs and stuff behind for a while, HMB is a place to do exactly that.



So, there you have it folks. This place is DEFINITELY worth your time.  Come for a short visit…or stay the entire season.  Check out their FLICKR and FaceBook sites, then hop on over to the SURL listed below.

And when you do, Tell ‘em Josh sent ya.  You’ll be glad you did

Be there!  Aloha!!

JB

·         SURL:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Pleasant%20Cove/30/75/46

·         FLICKR: https://www.flickr.com/groups/14813696@N24/

·         FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1197517120888949

 
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