MUSICIAN MANAGER SPOTLIGHT on Michaela Rookstown, CEO of Starlight Oasis Music Management. “No One Artist Makes SL...There is NO BEST” Lanai Jarrico Reporting…

The Last Musician Manager that was in the blazin SLE Spotlight was asked these same questions and it was great to see them share similar values of Music Awareness in Second Life. Each Musician Manager that is successful at what they do is clearly dedicated to promoting their Musicians and is all part of the driving force that keeps the Music industry booming here in Second Life.

Through the years, I’ve met several musician managers. Some have unfortunately vanished and others have managed to stick around accumulate new and talented musicians to their booking list.

It is definitely an exciting time to be a virtual world junkie with a creative talent to share on a global stage.  Musicians have flocked to Second Life by the hundreds, yet there are just a handful of Managers that are hiding behind the scenes bringing Music to a sim near you. My job is to shine a big ol Spotlight on them.

Please meet this week’s Musician Manager, Michaela Rookstown

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Spotlight on Ribbons Magic, Owner of Le Magique and Magique Fantasies Sims Lanai Jarrico Reporting…

    Le Magique and Magique Fantasies are two sims that offer some of the most beautiful structures in Second Life. Owned and operated by Ribbons Magic.

For the most part when I am in Second Life, I am on the business side of the grid, but when I can, I like to dress up and have some fun with my friends. I’m not a real Princess, but I have the tiaras, gowns, shoes and jewels to pretend to be. That’s the beauty of Second Life; it is our imagination that takes us on whichever path we chose, doing whatever our hearts desire while spreading the love and loving what we do.

Ribbon Magic is the kind of spirit that provides a place of wonder and enchantment where avatars are able to go back to a time when innocence and imagination are entwined. She really found her place in this virtual world and provides fantasy and enchantment for residents to enjoy...

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A Royal Experience to Remember- Lanai Jarrico Reporting…

Le Magique Castle, Magique Fantasies

 It is almost every little girls dream to be a princess when they grow up or at least dress up in a beautiful gown, pretending to be rescued by a true prince and taken away to a castle to live happily ever after.  Just like in Fairy tales, Second Life is a place of imagination and wonder where you can capture a moment in the real world’s rich history, folklores or fairy tales and virtually Role play those fantasies here with all your friends. 

Striking a princess pose

In Second Life, We can all be Princesses or Knights in shining armors, ruling Sims across the grid, slaying dragons and leaping into other role play scenarios.  Remember, it is your world and your imagination that takes you on the best Second Life journeys.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Welcome to a new dimension in Second Life Breedable creatures! Griderz™ Zwicky Creature

Not from this world…
Not from this galaxy…
Not from this universe…
Not from this dimension!

Griderz™ Zwicky Creature

Zwicky creatures are named after the galaxy ‘I Zwicky 18’ a dwarf irregular galaxy located about 59 million light years away. This is where they were discovered during transdimensional propulsion experiments made by Alien Grey scientists.

Zwicky creatures first arrived on earth on July 8, 1947, found in the engine room of a crashed extraterrestrial spacecraft by government officials from Roswell Army Air Field (RAAF) in Roswell, New Mexico, USA

They’ve been the study of United States scientists for the past 64 years and kept secret up until now. Human scientists have found that Alien Grey used Zwicky energy to supplement transdimensional propulsion output, thus the Zwicky discovered in the engine room were there for this reason.

Zwicky aren’t harmed while being used for this purpose and actually enjoy the task and attention. Alien Grey supplied the Zwicky with plenty of their favorite food with the “Zwicky Orb” aka (Dark Energy Emitters) which process Plutonium (Pu 244) into dark energy.

Over the years Zwicky creatures have been found to be quite harmless and make great pets. They’re very playful, sociable, and love their owners!

Zwicky will gather among other Zwicky and create the (Zwicky Star) formation. It’s their way of bonding with the family. They also like to chatter with each other and people around them. They love to greet their owner with a “Whooo Hooooo!”...

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Virtual Basketball Info

Virtual Basketball Association, Alpha Cold Sim

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RFL NEWS: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Meet the ‘Seasons of Hope’ KittyCatS!

Relay For Life® of Second Life® is thrilled to announce that KittyCatS! has created a special RFL of SL ‘Seasons of Hope’ breedable KittyCatS! collection to benefit the American Cancer Society.

Looking adorable and cute, the special ‘Seasons of Hope’ themed kitties were presented at the Home Expo on Saturday May 14. They will be on sale right through to Relay weekend in July.

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COSTA RICA SIMS DESIGNER SHOWCASE: Shiki

THE MODELS
Skylei Caproni
Brendan Macarthur
Tanaya Baxton
LesPaul Ibanez
Rusalka Callisto
Clyde Saunders

WHEN
Saturday, 14 May 2011, 5:00PM SLT

WHERE
Casa Moda Fashion Venue
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Alajuela/41/163/1002

Shiki by Shinichi Mathy

Shinichi Mathy is the talented Second Life® designer behind the colorful Spring / Summer 2011 collection for Shiki. These stunning creations, for both men and women, range from casual wear, to elegant evening creations, to fantasy couture. This collection from Shiki is a must have this season, and will add a bright burst of color to your wardrobe.

CONTACT: Shinichi Mathy, Owner
WEBSITE: http://shikidesign.blogspot.com/

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Costa Rica Sims Productions was established in August 2009, and has produced a variety of high-quality fashion shows and events from the best Second Life® designers located within the Costa Rica Sims Colonial Shopping District.

EMAIL: clyde@costaricasims.com
WEBSITE: http://www.costaricasims.com

© COSTA RICA SIMS PRODUCTIONS PRESS RELEASE MAY 2011

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FRIDAY MAY 13, 2011 - 48 HOUR AUCTION with proceeds benefiting Relay for Life Starting at 1:00 pm SLT-

RFL Seasons of Hope Auction Dress by Vikeejeah Xevion

This auction begins at 1.00 PM SLT on Friday, May 13th to Sunday, May 15th at 1.00 PM SLT

GLANCE Runway For Life is the official RFL team of GLANCE International Agency, SL's premier fashion marketing and PR agency.

 To find more information about this event, please visit :www.glance-international.com and www.rflofsl.org

• How will the Runway For Life auction work ? 

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Happy (Late) Rez Day, Boss!

Just a quick note to say Happy Rezday to Lanai Jarrico, founder of this paper. We also want to thank the good people at La Magique, Magique Fantasies Magical Castle.

Big ups to Ribbons, Prince, Sir, Susie, and everyone else who went the extra mile to honor our El Jefe. And happy rez-day to Lanai!

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A ROYAL INVITATION TO LANAI JARRICO'S 6TH REZZDAY ROYAL BALL- MAY 11, 2011 6-9PM SLT

•·.·´¯`·.·••·.·´¯`·.·•OFFICIAL ROYAL INVITATION•·.·´¯`·.·••·.·´¯`·.·•Your presence is requested to attend an extravagant affair in honor of Royal Secret Society’s Princess Lanai Jarrico’s 6th Rezzday in Second Life. 

The Royal Ball will take place on the

eleventh day of May, two thousand and eleven

at

 La Magique,  Magique Fantasies Magical Castle.

•·.·´¯`·.·••·.·´¯`·.·•Magique Castle will open its doors•·.·´¯`·.·••·.·´¯`·.·•

to friends and family of

 The Royals Court

 at

 6:00pm SLT.

Location:

 http://slurl.com/secondlife/Magique%20Fantasies/63/114/60

•·.·´¯`·.·••·.·´¯`·.·•Royal Ball Program•·.·´¯`·.·••·.·´¯`·.·•

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INSIDE THE SL MUSIC SCENE- The SL Music Scene is full of Amazing Talent, but it’s time to shine a spotlight on the Managers that make it all happen from behind the scenes. Meet Ms. Throughthewalls Moody – Lanai Jarrico Reporting…

This Week, the Music Spotlight Is On Throughthewalls Moody, CEO Of MUSIC NOT POLITICS and manager to over 30 SL Musicians.

When an SL Concert is in full swing and avatars are on the dance floor emoting, dancing and enjoying the show, there main focus is the rock star on stage belting out originals and or covers from the comfort of their own home studios or even garages and bathrooms, because of the awesome acoustics. Who really knows? I just know that there is some amazing talent being showcased in Second Life, mangers that work their prims off and I am all up in the shameless groupie section partying like a rock star.

    Off to the side in these virtual venues, the musician manager quietly handles their business while taking in the show and observing the crowd’s conversation and atmosphere. These Avatars are the ones that put in most of the legwork to organize the amazing concerts and events we all go to and enjoy here in Second Life.  

     

   Besides managers, Venue Hosts are responsible for the locations these concerts take place and are a big part of what makes it all work. Together they promote and book SL musicians tirelessly across the grid for our entertainment, so I think tipping Managers, Hosts and Venues aside from Musicians is a big help to preserving live music in Second Life.

  Since Hosts and managers spend most of their time in the shadow of the main attraction, they never really get recognized, yet they are just as worthy of it.

 So with all that said,  I will be introduce you to some managers and hosts in the coming weeks that have a lot to say about what it takes to do what they do to get their artists known.  

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SL MUSIC: LANCE REMBRANDT'S 2011 "Virtually Yours" Tour Coming to a SIM near you!

He’s baaaack! 

After taking the virtual world by storm last spring, LANCE returns to the stage for a  virtual tour this summer. LANCE is wrapping up the Hot Topic/Shockhound Music promotional tour for his latest album, “What You Make It”,  released April 20^th. Ready for more, LANCE is excited to bring you a bigger and better show than ever before! The journey begins June 8^th—don’t miss your chance to see LANCE perform his new album live, featuring his single, “So Into You.” You’ll be so into the whole CD. 

For more information on dates and performances, check out LANCE’s website at  HYPERLINK "http://www.LANCEsongs.com" www.LANCEsongs.com. 

The 2010 Virtually Yours Tour  gained LANCE the 2010 Anthology Music Awards, voting him both Best Male Artist and Best New Live Artist.  Last years tour was  April 7-May 17 doing over 120 shows, this year will be bigger and better!  

for more information contact@LANCEsongs.com

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The Crystal Ball Room in Seers!

Psychic Medium Linda Lauren has just added a new line of Crystal Balls, Crystal Ball tables, and a crystal fireplace. These new items can be used for fun or as a tool for Avi's looking to enhance their own spaces and spiritual places.

The most popular Crystal Ball has randomly generated positive fortunes with star particles.

The other Crystal Balls, can be bought individually or as a set with a table and cloth. Practitioner and client chairs are also available.

Stop by today for your own Crystal Ball fortune and be surprised!

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NHL Jerseys At MerAsh Designs

Hockey Krishnas everywhere need to get their gear together for the NHL playoffs.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday May 3, 2011 -The SL grid is turning purple!-

From May 7 to May 13 the Second Life grid will be turning purple!

Thousands of Second Life residents will be painting their stores and houses purple, wearing purple clothes, purple hair, even purple skin, in order to show their support for the Relay For Life of Second Life and to spread a purple Message of Hope.

Relay For Life® is the signature fundraiser of the American Cancer Society. Relay For Life of Second Life (RFL of SL) is an annual activity that takes place in Second Life® in July each year. Volunteers form or join teams to have fun while fundraising and raising awareness from mid-March through mid-July. In July teams build campsites and walk a track, just like in a real world Relay.

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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! Spring has definitely Sprung and New and Seasoned Mamas are celebrating Mother’s Day across the grid and around the world. Lanai Jarrico Reporting…

 To many, Mother’s Day signifies the day that we show our appreciation for the women that gave us life and nurtured us from children into our adulthood.  According to Wikipedia, my favorite source for all forms of official and unofficial, somewhat faulty and questionable knowledge, Mother’s Day was established by Anna Marie Jarvis following the death of her mother Ann Marie Reeves Jarvis on May 9, 1905. 

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What is Cinco de Mayo and why do we celebrate it?- Lanai Jarrico Reporting…

      Well…If you think it is a celebration of intoxicating proportions, you are partially right, but if you wanted to get all Wikipedia nerdy about it, Cinco de Mayo is not a National or Mexican holiday nor is it Mexico’s Independence Day, like peeps might believe it to be.

  The United States has taken over this unofficial holiday to give people more of  a reason to let go of their inhibitions and party on with drunken madness, but it has become commercialized.

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OPERA JOVEN sim is in danger of closing-GUADALAJARA, JALISCO, MEXICO - La Perla Tapatia

According to the descriptions, Jalisco is one of the most beautiful States in Mexico. Guadalajara City is the capital. This SIM is a touristic replica built by OPERA JOVEN (www.operajoven.com) a RL nonprofit cultural & artistic organization. But, it is in danger of closing its doors like many other non profits being hurt by LL's decision to cancel the 50% discount given to non profits on islands tiers.
http://tinyurl.com/sl-discount-cancelled

Moby Randt writes in a notecard, 

"This is a shame because these organizations provide SL many content and handle diverse interesting educative and cultural projects. Without this discount surely many of these organizations will abandon SL soon."

Without this discount, OPERA JOVEN cannot keep paying this sim and unfortunately it will disappear.

 However, Linden Lab offers these organizations to pay in advance up to 2 years before 2011 to still benefit of this discount. http://tinyurl.com/sl-offer-pay-in-advance

At this time, six months costs $885 dollars, equivalent aprox. to L$250,000.

From 2011 this price will be doubled.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

teleport now! http://slurl.com/secondlife/Opera%20Joven/134/84/21

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BSR Radio News: BSR Radio Show is broadcasting Live from SLE's Chill Lounge- May 3 @7pm SLT.

LIVE BROADCAST FROM THE SL ENQUIRER MEDIA CENTER'S ROOFTOP CHILL LOUNGE

TUESDAY May 3 @ 7PM slt  NuSoul NeoSoul Show with  DJ DIBOU @ Chill Lounge. 


Dress Code: Sexy, Classy, Cool.

Hostess: Charity Richez 


Enter the Drawing for a Spotlight Feature! 1 Winner will be announced at the end of the party.




Teleport Now!
http://slurl.com/secondlife/San%20Jose%20East1/208/79/42




Sponsor: SL Enquirer & BSR Radio





TUNE IN: http://blacksoulrhythms.neostreams.info:8000

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"SL's Home of Bohemia, "The Virtual Hotel Chelsea Manhattan" celebrates its 2nd Anniversary tonight, with an all evening line up of Poetry and Original Music"

Tuesday May 3rd @ 4pm slt

Come celebrate Virtual Hotel Chelsea's 2nd Anniversary with a fantastic Line Up of Sl featured Musicians

Virtual Hotel Chelsea
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lanestris/55/173/99

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Remember the Alamo!- Stacey Cardalines Reporting...

Stacey visits the Alamo, which is at the online campus of the University of Texas at Arlington.

A friend of mine (Lora Chadbourne) is a well-knows builder of historic things on SL. Her earlier works include Plimoth Plantation and the Mayflower. She even did the Apollo 11 sim I visited back in the day. When she told me she had a new sim opening May 3rd, I had to check it out.

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Join us for the live simulcast talk of Jamie Shea Director of Policy Planning - NATO His topic is: View from Europe- Firery Broome

Wednesday May 4, 2011 @ 4:30 PT

University of Delaware

http://slurl.com/secondlife/University%20of%20Delaware/56/151/26

?
IM Firery Broome for help getting to the event.
This is a live simulcast

****   Jamie Shea - Director of Policy Planning - NATO   ****

Dr. Jamie Shea is Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges, of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Brussels. Previously, he was Director of Policy Planning in the Private Office of the Secretary General from 2005 to 2010. He is responsible for NATO’s work in areas such as non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, cyber defense, counter terrorism and energy security.  He also oversees strategic analysis and forecasting.

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University of Delaware - Electrical & Computer Engineering - Distinguished Lecture Series -Firery Broome

Professor Richard Baraniuk - Rice University

Wednesday May 4, 2011

12:00 pm SLT

University of Delaware

http://slurl.com/secondlife/University%20of%20Delaware/55/150/26

“Compressive Sensing”

Sensing and imaging systems are under increasing pressure to accommodate ever larger and higher-dimensional data sets; ever faster capture, sampling, and processing rates; ever lower power consumption; communication over ever more difficult channels; and radically new sensing modalities.

The foundation of today's digital data acquisition systems is the Shannon/Nyquist sampling theorem, which asserts that to avoid losing information when digitizing a signal or image, one must sample at least two times faster than the signal's bandwidth, at the so-called Nyquist rate.  Unfortunately, the physical limitations of current sensing systems combined with inherently high Nyquist rates impose a performance brick wall to a large class of important and emerging applications. 

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SL ARTS & LITERATURE: The Fruit Islands Embraces Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland May 7th & 8th

All in the golden afternoon
Full leisurely we glide;
For both our oars, with little skill,
By little arms are plied,
While little hands make vain pretense
Our wanderings to guide. . .

Thus grew the tale of Wonderland:
Thus slowly, one by one,
Its quaint events were hammered out--
And now the tale is done,
And home we steer, a merry crew,
Beneath the setting sun.

Alice! a childish story take,
And with a gentle hand
Lay it where Childhood's dreams are twined
In Memory's mystic band,
Like pilgrim's withered wreath of flowers
Plucked in a far-off land.

Lizzo Dreamscape is one of the best Events Coordinators in the Virtual World.  This is not a subjective opinion, this is fact.  Lizzo manages events for the Fruit Islands – an estate with 115 sims and the biggest private sea in SL.  There are more than 40 public sims to enjoy in the estate: diving, golf, horseback riding or surfing. It is a handful for the most talented events manager with daily events, like concerts, sailing lessons, ballet, art expos and film festivals. Only someone with Ms. Dreamscapes skill and talent could manage a schedule this bold and weave together a Wonderland themed weekend chocked full of diverse activities: Literature, Music, Dance, Art.

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SL ARTS & LITERATURE: Prim Perfect Magazine Celebrates 4th Anniversary and New Headquarters

Photo by P.J. Trenton for Prim Perfect Publications

The SL Enquirer has a new neighbor in Costa Rica.  Prim Perfect Magazine has taken up residence on San Jose East on the quarter sim immediately to the north of SLE.  The magazine and its attendant publications is not a noob to the Second Life grid.  Sunday, May 1 they celebrated their 4th Anniversary with a four hour long party that included performances by DRUM, Ceci Dover, Joaquin Gustav, and Christopher135 Quan.  The enthusiastic gathering met the ultimate standard of all amazingly successful events in SL – it crashed the region.

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