7 CONTESTANTS MOVE TO SL’s GOT TALENT CONTEST FINAL ROUND!- Announcing the Winners on September 22 @ 8 pm SLT

WOW!  WOW! WOW!  Round 2 of SL’s Got Talent left everyone speechless!  

The thirteen amazing performers showed they all have talent last night during Round 2.  It was just amazing! The Judges had a tough job as they collaborated during the event to select the Final Round contestants.  Audience voting occurred during the two hours following the event.  At the end of the day, the Judges made the decision as we publicized initially.  The contestants receiving the highest popular votes are as follows:

•    The Balladeer = 48 popular votes

•    Ricardo (rickylivemusic) = 28 popular votes

•    KokoIncognito = 21 popular votes

The judges' selection is based on a scoring process.  Each judge keeps his or her individual score on a scorecard that was provided by the Contest organizers.  Those scores are then averaged and contestants are selected accordingly.  Based on the judges' scoring during Round 2, the following contestants will move to the FINAL ROUND (in alphabetical order):

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OPEN MIC AUDITIONS KICK-OFF SL’S GOT TALENT CONTEST- September 5, 2013 7pm SLT

PRESS RELEASE

On Thursday, September 5, 2013, starting at 7 PM SLT, the SL's GOT TALENT CONTEST officially kicks off with the OPEN MIC Auditions.  There will be a number of known and unknown Second Life performers gathering on the Wynchester Hope City sim to show off their stuff.  You do not want to miss the first opportunity to hear the amazing variety of talent from SL residents.  Additional auditions will be held on Saturday, September 7^th, 3-4 PM SLT and 7-9 PM SLT.

SL’s GOT TALENT (SLGT) Contest was created and organized by Jackie Lefko, the owner of the HARLEM SPEAKEASY located on the Wynchester Hope City sim.  After debuting several new SL performers at her venue, Jackie’s brain started churning and Voila – the birth of SLGT.  She felt a contest would be a great opportunity for those looking for a unique opportunity to not only showcase their talent but to also engage in a personal challenge.  Other business owners agreed as they lined up to participate as Sponsors, Judges and Prize Contributors as follows:

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CREATING A UNIQUE BLUES EXPERIENCE FROM TWO CONTINENTS – JULY 25, 2013, 7 PM SLT

HOLLAND GUITARIST BONO FOUROUX & AMERICAN VOCIALIST JACKIE LEFKO SHARE ONE STAGE

The HARLEM SPEAKEASY is a relaxing, comfy hangout spot where you can come to hear the owner, Jackie Lefko, perform and other performers.  On Thursday, July 25, 2013, Jackie Lefko (USA) and Bono Fouroux (Amsterdam-Holland) are on same stage (dual streaming live).  That's right!  The Lefko sultry vocal stylings blended with Bono's masterful guitar fingering -- a unique musical experience. 

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

JACKIE LEFKO.  As a native New Yorker, Jackie started singing at a young age in her church in Brooklyn. Jackie evolved into a superb Jazz and Blues singer. RL experience includes sharing the stage with Concord Records Jazz recording artist Karrin Allyson in Chicago and performing in various unique venues throughout the United States and on the African continent. Now, Jackie brings her sultry vocal stylings to Second Life.

BONO FOUROUX. Guitar player, composer from Amsterdam - Holland. Playing from his youth till now guitars in different originals bands. Also did just a few cover bands next to a theater band. Favorite guitars are Gibson and Fender,  He also builds his own or customize them. Always trying to make different characters of sounds. Mostly play solid body guitars.

EVENT DETAILS

Date:     Thursday, July 25, 2013

Time:    7-8:00 pm slt

Dress:  Classy Casual

Limo:   http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Wynchester%20Hope%20Too/120/231/22

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Harlem Speakeasy

The HARLEM SPEAKEASY is a relaxing, comfy hangout spot where you can come to hear the owner, Jackie Lefko, perform and other performers.  Or, you can just come and hang out with friends while listening to live DJ streams.  it is your ideal place to just chill.  Check it out!

Link to Article: http://virtualmusicservices.com/vmsmagazine/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=134:the-harlem-speakeasy-jazz-with-clas&catid=37:music-venue&Itemid=30

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Second Life’s Well Known Jazz and Blues Singer Jackie Lefko- Tea Couturier Reporting…

Jackie Lefko grew up in Brooklyn, NY.  She was the middle child of 5 offspring to her parents.  She spent a lot of time with her grandmother including attending church. 

Jackie really did not experience anything out of the ordinary during her childhood. As she got older she enjoyed singing and people around her noticed that she possessed the skills to be a talented singer. With dedication and hard work Jackie Lefko became the singer we love to listen in Second life. 

Jackie has been very busy performing in Second life but was kind enough to spare some time with me to sit down and chat about her life in Second Life and also an in-depth look into her real life which she makes no secret about. As we sat down with a cup of coffee I could tell this was going to be a fascinating chat.

Interview with Jackie Lefko

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A Special Thanks To All Who Attending My 8th Rezzday Celebration with Class and Style- Lanai Jarrico Reporting...

Video Slideshow created by photographer, Ron Lin.

    It truly was an event I will remember for years to come. Scorpinosis Nightfire delivered a touching speech and hosted the party,  the talented Jazz and Blues musician Jackie Lefko performed some greats from Billie Holiday and Etta James, and the Paramount Playhouse team who put together a fabulous venue and samples of  burlesque performances.  I’d also like to give a big shout out to fellow media personnel that came out to celebrate with me. My virtual sisters Lacy Muircastle, Head of advertising and writer at SLE and Persia Bravin, alumni of SLE and currently with BOSL,  my advisor, damage control and dearest friend Prince Sonoda, SLE writer Mackenzie Abott, Bill Kaye from SL Business Review, Krissy Sinclair the newly appointed VP of Press Pass Media, VMS Magazine’s new owner Stacy Mosely and SL Newser’s Bixyl Shuftan! I Love you all.

Check out the link below for paparazzi shots of the event

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lanaijarrico/sets/72157633886518918/

 At the end of the evening, 7 lucky winners walked away with some great prizes. Here is a list of the winners. Congratulations!

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You are Cordially Invited to Lanai's 8th Rezzday Celebration! May 31st- Doors Open at 3:30 pm SLT

Paramount Playhouse & Pulse TV Network 

presents…

Lanai’s 8th Rezzday 

Date: May 31st

Time:3:30-6:00 pm SLT

Old Hollywood Theme

Vintage Formal Attire Requested

      Old Hollywood was a glamorous time when actor and actresses performed their art on the silver screens. Things have certainly changed since those times with innovation and new technology, but we are going to take you back in time to when acting, burlesque and musical performances were the main form of entertainment.  Join us as we celebrate Lanai's Rezzday with class. Hosted by Pulse TV Network’s Scorpinosis Nightfire.

The Celebration includes a walk on the red carpet to the flash of paparazzi. Enter the theater for the opening of the celebration and a live performance by Jazz & Blues Vocalist Jackie Lefko, a custom tailored Burlesque Show by Paramount Playhouse appropriately  titled, "Road to Jarrico."  a Comedy Intermission is sure to leave you in stitches. Throughout the evening guest will be encouraged to  browse  the Prize Drawing Auction for luxurious prizes. One lucky winner will drive away in a beautiful white Caddy Esco from Billionaire Motors. Other prizes will include gift certificates for a makeover and shopping spree, a Luxury Yacht and more!

A Cake Contest will be hosted by Starlena Darkfire for those that know their Hollywood stars. Be the first to guess the actors and Actresses on Lanai's cake for a prize of 500L!

Mark you calendar and Join The SL Enquirer & Lanai Jarrico for a night of Luxurious SLebrity Style as we bring back Old Hollywood.

Your Limo Awaits Ladies and Gentlemen

Teleport to Paramount Playhouse

  

**About Drawing Auction**

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VMS News: The Harlem Speakeasy: Jazz With Class- Switchmutt Reporting...

Established in 2012 in Virtual Harlem, the Harlem Speakeasy had represented its name and lived up to expectations quite well. Unfortunately, the server had run into problems with costs and the owner; Jackie Lefko, wisely set the club up with a skybox soon after as a temporary measure. Ms. Lefko, as of March 2013, settled the popular club in the “Wynchester Hope Too” Sim and has made quite a name for itself among the cultured masses of visual and musical artists on SL.

      Upon entering the Harlem Speakeasy, I gathered my initial responses mentally, I had a sense of warmth, vibrancy, and expressiveness. The club was quite full of patrons that had much to say about the place, all were having a good time, not one complaint in sight, and on top of all of that, there was a live DJ by the name of Urban King. When I tried to reach him for an interview, he did not reply, but his music choices spoke for themselves. He kept soulful rhythms pulsing onward through the night as I sat and listened over by the beautiful wood-finish bar. The selection of drinks is very wide, and most are on the house with courtesy of the owner, there are many places to lounge, and even more space to dance and socialize. The club’s minimalistic, well-constructed interior gave it a jazz-hall feel mixed with a blues bar and the color highlights of a R&B establishment. While taking in all of these astounding decorations and colors, I then became engrossed into the music.

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