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Thursday, March 2, 2023
Grand Opening of the SL Living Expo on March 3rd at 12pm slt
Sunday, February 19, 2023
Cruisin' For A Cure
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
COMING SOON FREEDOM ROCK 5 - FEB 23 TO MARCH 15
Camping For A Cure brings you Freedom Rock 5 - a Relay For Life Event - Feb 23 to March 15. All proceeds raised go to The American Cancer Society. Together we can make a difference.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/American%20Cancer%20Society2/139/147/2902
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
SL Living Expo is looking for Media Sponsors!
Sunday, January 15, 2023
COMING SOON - Freedom Rock 5 - Feb 23 to March 1
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/American%20Cancer%20Society2/139/147/2902
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
The Count’s Cup Race Day Friday, June 17th
Enjoy a day of music, racing, prizes, and a
fabulous after-party…a
thrilling prelude to Royal Ascot Day!
1pm-3pm SLT DJ Tamlorn Carterhaugh Wood plays a
fantastic set to get everyone in the mood for the Count's Cup
Races!
4pm SLT-6pm SLT Races and after-party
Dress code: Victorian/Edwardian preferred
Ladies:
Day dresses, semi-formal ensembles; no mini-skirts or bare
midriffs.
Men:
Suits, semi-formal ensembles
Hats for both ladies and gentlemen are encouraged, but not
mandatory.
Grandstand and General seating available.
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Royal Ascot Shops Week! June 13th – June 19th
Merchants from all over SL have come to the center heath to ply their wares! All proceeds benefit Team ACTS and RFL.
Take a tour of the Royal Stables and get a chance to name a horse for
the big race day on June 18th!
Entertainment Schedule:
June 14th, 2pm SLT Russell Eponym entertains with a wonderful set!
June 15th at 1pm SLT Premier Wrestlers of SL ...vintage matches...not to be
missed!
June 16th, 1pm SLT Horus Cedrus... piano maestro plays live...a must-see!
June 17th, 1pm -3pm SLT Tamlorn Carterhaugh Wood gets everyone in a great
mood for...
The Count's Cup Races and after-party (4 - 6pm SLT)
June 18th, 1pm SLT Royal Ascot and after party
June 19th Brunch at the Track
Annual Royal Ascot Horses Auction
Movie on the Heath: Episode 1 of Harland Quinn and the Omega Hex, a
short film series by Fairelands Media.
TAXI: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rosehaven%20Borderlands/52/135/2203
Saturday, May 28, 2022
Spotlight on Μαє ℜ'Łуєђ Aηatίηє (averymae.amore) Live Singer and Flutist- SLE Reporting…
Always Unique, Totally Intelligent, and Sometimes Mysterious Mae is an autistic live performer with a passion for playing her flute. She has been performing as a flutist for over 20 years along with 8 years of experience in a marching band and two years of private lessons. Mae started with music when she was very young with her first instrument being her voice at around 18 months but an official instrument around the age of 3. Mae lost many people in her life and went into a severe depression. music was her family's last resort in helping her through those hard times. At age 11, Mae was enrolled in a band and her talent took off like lightning she ended up being the first person to have two stars for flute tryouts, the first person to put her flute together, and the first person to learn all 12 scales and the minor scales. To this day, Mae has learned over 13 instruments and absolutely loves them all. In Second Life, not only does she perform but she is also involved in many charities. The SL Enquirer met up with Mae to learn more about her and what she does.
Interview with Μαє ℜ'Łуєђ Aηatίηє (averymae.amore)
SLE: Hi Mae, it is a pleasure to meet you. Congratulations on winning the raffle at Freedom Rock’s Wild Wild West Event! Where are you from and how did you discover Second Life?
Mae: Hi Lanai, it's a pleasure to meet you as well. I am from South Georgia in the United States. I was actually in college when I found Second Life back in 2009 originally. I was honestly surfing the internet looking for something to do with my free time and found Second Life. I immediately fell in love and I have logged in every day since 2009.
SLE: A lot of people found Second life, like that, we are sure glad you did. So tell us it is rare to meet a flutist these days. Can you give our readers a little background about you, your music background, and your experience?
Mae: I suppose it is a rare thing here in Second Life, far as I know I am probably the only one in Second Life who does live flute music. I have been playing flute for now twenty years and it honestly was a good thing that my parents put me in the band to learn to play because I had a very rough childhood, so music was something that saved me from self-destruction. However, I have been singing since I was a baby around eighteen months to my lullaby, if I wasn't asleep I would start humming it, so they knew music would play a big role in my life and they didn't realize how much it would until later. With flute, we had to try out at school and no stars meant a different instrument, one star meant you were okay but possibly another instrument would be better, and two stars meant you were perfect for the instrument and my tryout was two stars, so I was told to buy a flute. I was the first person to put my flute together, take my plugs out, and learn all twelve scales and all minor scales. I was labeled as a prodigy essentially. My first flute was a student flute which I played through high school, my current flute is a professional-level jazz flute that I got in college and played through college which is also the flute I play here in Second Life.
SLE: Glad that playing music was helpful to you as a child and further helped you develop into the talented person you are. Also, didn’t know there were different kinds of flutes, but I guess it makes sense now. How would you describe your range and style of music?
Mae: I honestly don't know. I would probably have to say eclectic. I love to play with things that speak to me. My song list ranges from classical to jazz to oldies, to today's hits. So, honestly, I'm very versatile with my music.
SLE: Well your love for music is all over the place. That is great showing love for many different genres, it gives you the openness to play many different songs. For many people, music is more than entertainment. It speaks to our souls differently. It is not only something to do for fun but it is also a therapy. It can trigger memories, evoke emotions and help us through difficult times in our lives. How has music impacted your life?
Mae: When I was first growing up, I had many life events happen. There were a few big ones that had sent me into a spiral. One of them was my grandpa dying in front of my eyes because of a massive heart attack at the tender age of six. He was not the only death we had that year. We had five others which were all two weeks apart. I went into a severe depression, I was voided from life. I didn't respond to people around me, I wouldn't talk to anyone except my teacher in school, my mom, and my speech therapist. As time progressed, I still stayed quiet and more things happened to me. I was being bullied in school because I was "different", we hadn't known of my autism at this time. I was out of control by the time I got introduced to the band in sixth grade which did a three-sixty on my life.
SLE: So sorry for your loss especially multiple ones like that. But it is always nice to see a silver lining from a tragedy like that, you found your place in the music life that you were meant to be in. So tell our readers, we found out that you are not only are you an SL performer but you are very involved in charities, can share your accolades with our readers about some of the charities you are involved in?
Mae: My biggest charity that I have been involved in is Relay for Life, which I have been with them since 2009. I have been on tech support, castle builder, top DJ competition, and captain of my own team. Currently, I still serve as the Survivor and Caregiver Honor Lap Coordinator since 2019, working with Camping for a Cure, for now, two years, I am their Host Manager, Cooking for a Cure featuring DFS, and a blogger for them. I am also the blogger manager for Out Shop Cancer which falls in October. I've also done Christmas Expo as a designer. Besides Relay, I have done Pride Festival as a blogger, One Billion Rising as a shirt creator for this past year, Toys for Tots as a creator, Rare Disease Day as a supporter, Homes for Our Troops as a supporter, and recently, Feed a Smile where I raised 40 meals while playing my flute.
SLE: Well you do have a few hidden talents, from music, to building, to designing. That is great to know that you are able to help in so many ways. Being a flutist do you find that you have a certain kind of fan base or do you find that by introducing yourself to the SL residents you are gaining more because your instrument is not the “norm” played in SL?
Mae: Honestly, I've just started recently sharing my talent the past month with Second Life. I honestly have found that there are many people who are interested because my instrument is not normal but also it does appeal to certain fan bases as well.
SLE: Well I am glad we met so early in your career here in Second Life, hopefully, this interview will bring more eyes and ears to your talents. Aside from the flute what other instruments do you like to use while performing in Second Life?
Mae: Currently, I only perform with the flute but I also have my glass flute, Chinese flute, pan flute, and recorder that I can use but I haven't introduced those quite yet. However, I am trying to build up enough courage to sing.
SLE: You mentioned you have autism, often time it can be hard to make connections with others due to difficulties in communication, How has performing in Second Life helped you? Explaining Autism from your perspective will be very insightful for our readers and allow them to see this disorder through your eyes.
Mae: Explaining this to someone who doesn't understand Autism is quite challenging because if you meet one person with Autism, you've only met one person because the spectrum is so wide-ranged. A good way to explain this is a friend with positive and negative benefits. The negative is having anxiety about approaching a venue owner to play at their venue or just talking to someone about managing me because of my lack of understanding of the fact I take so long to process things or I don't correct someone just because they said something to me that was wrong because I fear of the lash back or being anxious about being accepted. The positive is I get to do what I enjoy, I get to meet new people which I yearn to do even as an Autistic person, and I get to share with others that Autism doesn't limit people on what they can and can't do.
SLE: Thank you for helping me and many others to understand just a little bit about how Autism affects you and others. Second Life does a lot of charities for many different reasons. Autism for one, have you included yourself in any of the charity events, or is that something you keep personal?
Mae: Far as an Autism charity, I have not found one that I would like to participate, in yet. I don't quite know which ones are still on the grid for them but far as Relay, I'm heavily involved in them. Also, Feed a Smile, One Billion Rise, Out Shop Cancer, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (Strides), the Christmas Expo, and Toys for Tots.
SLE: So nice to hear your involvement in charities, it does say a lot for you as a person. Do you have a calendar listing your performances? If so, what is the link?
Mae: Yes! This is the link: Live Performances (google.com)
SLE: How can venues book you?
Mae: I'm currently looking for a management, however, that is a very slow process for me. So, currently, they can contact me directly, AveryMae Amore, OR my sister, Yvanna Schuster.
SLE: Thank you for sharing your story, and talent with us as well as your charitable service in the Second Life community. Is there anything else you would like to share with our readers?
Mae: Thank you so much for this opportunity. I am excited to hear people's feedback on my story and what I have done here in Second Life.
Additional Information
SLURL (My Profile): secondlife:///app/agent/a09dbc7e-e73b-4fc8-a274-f42a121f5393/about
Group: secondlife:///app/group/ae59dcf2-bc9f-4050-8615-150865b05320/about
Calendar: Live Performances (google.com)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MysteriouslyMae/ OR Mae Anatine | Facebook
Instagram: Mae Anatine (@averymaeamore) • Instagram photos and videos
Listen Here: https://audius.co/maeanatine
Booking Contact: AveryMae Amore OR Yvanna Schuster
~May Anatine~
Live Performer
RFL 2019-2022 - Survivor Lap Coordinator
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Royal Ascot of SL/RFL Season officially opens with An Exhibition of Royal Jewels June 1st – June 30th
Explore the beauty and majesty of some of the world’s most historic and priceless pieces of the Crown and Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty this year celebrates her Platinum Jubilee, and we have made sure to honor such an amazing achievement in all sorts of ways throughout Ascot. The exhibit can be seen and enjoyed at Chateau Trikassi Park in Laudanum, Realm of Rosehaven.
Official Opening Gala ..." The Bling Ball" ...for the Exhibit will be
Friday, June 3rd 1:30 -3pm sltDress code: Formal Suggested; Jewels recommended!
All proceeds benefit RFL.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rosehaven%20Laudanum/47/159/2011
Sunday, May 22, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - RFL Military Appreciation "Not All Heroes Wear Capes" Show -SUNDAY, MAY 29, 2022 AT 3 PM – 10 PM
Friday, May 6, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SATURDAY, MAY 7TH - BIOLOGY CLUB'S LEATHER AND LACE TO FIGHT CANCER!!
WE'RE IN THE FINALS OF THE RFL CLUB CHALLENGE AND WE'RE GOING FOR THE WIN!! SEXY ROCK AND PRIZES! You do NOT want to miss this ROCK OUT filled with the sexiest party rockers on the GRID all comin out to support the RFL cause decked out in their LEATHER AND LACE for the occasion! Come out and join the party that's filled with auction and raffle items ALL for the sake of STOMPIN' OUT CANCER! Go to the Facebook event in the Biology Club group and click "GOING" !! We want to see the club FLOODED with RFL STOMPERS ready to END CANCER! Our Sponsors, IWE (InWorld Entertainment), Ligati Occasions, and BBX Builders are gonna be putting things up for Auction and Raffle with ALL PROCEEDS going to RELAY FOR LIFE! All the information you need can be found on the Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/3s9nrZTzh The venue is located here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Scalisi%20Isle/115/121/2011 We look forward to seeing you there!!
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
2022 Bid The Lindens Bald
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
May 5, 2022
For More Information Contact: Trader Whiplash, Captain, Relay Rockers
2022 Bid The Lindens Bald Teams Set
Nearly 40 Lindens and Moles To Put Their Hair On The Line to Support Relay For Life
Governor Linden announced today the team lineups for the 6th Annual Bid The Lindens Bald (BTLB) fundraiser, sponsored by the Relay Rockers in support of the Relay For Life of Second Life. The challenge takes part during RelayStock, the annual weekend gathering of Relay Teams for 3 Days of Peace Music and Hope, to be held May 13, 14 & 15.
Bid The Lindens Bald challenges the different Linden teams to raise as much as possible in support of the American Cancer Society. The team raising the Most Linden$ during the week of May 12 through the 19th will be awarded a pair of scissors with which they will shave the heads of the team raising the least amount of Linden$. Last year the Linden and Mole teams combined to raise L$840,639, or $3361, raising the event’s all-time total to more than L$3.5 million and helping the virtual Relay held in Second Life since 2005, to be ranked 4th largest, out of more than 1600 Relay communities in the United States, with an astounding total raised of more than L$100,000,000 in 2021.
2022 Bid The Lindens Bald Line Up
Team 1: | Team 2: | Team 3: | Team 4: | Team 5: |
The BTLB Kiosks will be placed at the RelayStock region on May 13th. The final tally and haircut party will be held from noon until 3pm on Thursday, May 19th in the RelayStock region adjacent to the American Cancer Society office in Second Life
RelayStock, which is in its 9th season opens on May 13th with Live and DJ entertainment through Sunday evening May 15th.
The original Bid Me Bald event was created by the Relay Rockers in 2007 as both a fundraiser and a show of solidarity with cancer survivors. Bid Me Bald recognizes with respect and support that chemotherapy and other lifesaving treatments can lead to side effects, notably hair loss. Bid Me Bald participants choose to ‘shave’ their heads as an act of support and fellowship with our honored heroes.
Sunday, March 27, 2022
Relay for Life DreamFair 2022 Needs Singers!
We have a 10-day Event from 31 March to 9 April to support Relay for Life. We are looking for Singers for some open spots on our calendars. In world contact Irish Serenity (irish75). We appreciate any inquiries. Please see the calendar linked to see timeslots available for booking.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1m7yI0wfnnC-LL0YPXCFAPDewKU8B_4Mao4TjzRPrSto/edit#gid=0
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
March 27th - IWE Presents: Imagination Without Limitations (Relay For Life)
12 PM - Keeba & The Tiny Maniacs: We'll begin by showcasing the beloved Tinies/Dinkies community of Second Life with an electrifying live performance by Keeba Tammas & The Tiny Maniacs! A professional vocalist for many years, Keeba was in a variety of bands in the eighties. She also did voiceovers for cartoons and commercials. A seasoned performer in SL as well,
Keeba is one of the most sought-after female vocalists available. From the first song to the last she delivers a power-packed punch, belting out her songs with tremendous energy and sheer raw talent. "I have been performing in SL since 2007 and most recently have been performing with my backup band, "The Tiny Maniacs"! Actually, I am starting to wonder if they perform with me--or I perform with them!! I invite you to watch my descent into dementia!"
1 PM - Songbird Sorbet: Our showcase continues with a special live performance featuring the sweet sounds of Songbird Sorbet! Beloved by the tinies community of Second Life including Raglan Shire and IOW as well as many others, Songbird is a cover singer of Pop, Rock 'n Roll, and Country. She has an SL career that spans over 12 years.
You can also check out Songbird's music video for Mummer's Dance, filmed in SL by Chaffro Shoonmaker, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d59Kwc7mXJU
2 pm - A Tiny Invasion Fashion Showcase: Hosted by "Terry's Favorite" RayRay Mumfuzz, this event will showcase some of the hottest designers in the Tinies/Dinkies community of SL, including Amethyst's Attic, Jet Black Creations, Cake Fox, Sterling Wear Duds 4 Dinkies and more, and is sure to be utterly and reliably chaotic! We'll also be raffling off a few of the designs seen for charity so you can take home a piece of the fun!
3 pm - DJ Ninja (feat. DJ Dresi): Spinning some electroswing this evening, get ready to have your earholes tickled with DJ Ninja! As co-owner of Terry's with over a quarter century of RL experience in the entertainment industry, Ninja can be described in many ways, but overall high energy, innovative, and cutting edge are a good representation of his style.
4 pm - TwoStep Spiritweaver: Next up, a special LIVE performance from Twostep Spiritweaver! Twostep was born and raised in North Carolina but has called Texas home for the last 30 plus years. Musically, he has been influenced by The Beatles, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison and so many others.
You can find Twostep around the Second Life grid performing at some of the finest venues around, spending a lot of his time performing for charities that are near and dear to him, including cancer research and cures, as well as Feed A Smile. All venue proceeds for this event will be donated to Relay For Life to help support this important cause!
5 pm - Aufwie Mysterious: Finally, get ready for a spectacular LIVE performance from Aufwie Mysterious! Aufwie's live shows in SL stand out from the rest for being charming relaxed acoustic sets that bring life to both original songs and covers that will make you feel like you’re sitting beside him on a starry night by a campfire. From everlasting super hits to unknown underground jewels, all with the unique touch that he manages to showcase in every performance.
Founded by Dresi Ligati and Ninja Antwoord, InWorld Entertainment (IWE) is a business collaborative of like-minded individuals who brainstorm and investigate fresh and innovative means by which to drive their business models forward. Using the Professional Learning Community model, we work together to scaffold one another through the navigation of the entertainment world. In so much, as there is STRENGTH IN NUMBERS, we pool our resources to find the best possible approaches to top quality in the industry. We exist to support live music in SecondLife, club venues, fashion, visual and performing arts, and the booking and promotions personnel of each. Ultimately, we intend to act in the capacity of a focus group who provides feedback and information about the SecondLife entertainment experience to Linden Labs and other interested parties in the virtual world arena. Find out more about IWE here: https://www.inworldentertainmentsl.com
All venue proceeds for this event will be donated to Relay For Life to help support this important cause!
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Terry's Place, is a hybrid live music venue and friendly neighborhood club where everyone knows your name! Now in its second year as well as home to some of the hottest DJs and live performers/musicians on the grid, there's a little something for everyone at Terry's when you just need to get away from it all. Dance as we spin tunes for all walks of life, show off your talents at Open Mic every Friday, or enjoy a live concert out in the park at Terry's Sunday Showcase! With events now happening four nights a week, be yourself and escape the chains of real-life with friends, great music, and a whole lot of fun...ONLY at Terry's Place!
PUBLIC LANDMARK:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mystic%20River%20Cove/214/82/2501
VENUE SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/terrysplacesl
Flickr- https://www.flickr.com/photos/terrysplace
Discord- https://discord.gg/WAP9RrtdcV
VENUE CONTACT:
Ninja (ninjaantwoord resident)
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Featured Fashion Designers:
Amethyst's Attic - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Image%20dAlliez/147/196/23
Cake Fox - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Doyle/66/162/32
Jet Black Creations - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/NewJodichem/197/210/12
Sterling Wear Duds 4 Dinkies - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Weelandia/32/166/2001
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Live Performer Websites:
Keeba & The Tiny Maniacs - https://www.facebook.com/groups/713333228757410/
Songbird Sorbet - https://www.facebook.com/Songbirds-Fans-Friends-Page-104939274652529/
TwoStep Spiritweaver - https://www.facebook.com/twostep.spiritweaver.7/
Aufwie Mysterious - https://www.twitch.tv/AUFWIE_
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