The Escort/Prostitute Scene in Second Life - Joymell Reporting…

Most people think that an escort and a prostitute are one and the same. You may think  it’s just semantics, but being an escort is a service provided by beautiful women and handsome men who are hired for entertainment purposes, and a prostitute is specifically more for fulfilling sexual desires .

There are many adult SIMS  in Second Life, with adult entertainment keeping traffic numbers up  in many parts of the virtual world. These sims generate resources which have inspired some of the most prominent businesses in SL.  They generate numerous jobs for residents such as DJs, dancers, hosts, escorts and prostitutes…

Many places offer what they term escort services, but they are really pimp services for prostitutes. The avatar who is interested in acquiring these kinds of services just simply go to the club, choose the escort (prostitute) they would like and they pay for his/her services. However, it is not cheap entertainment. On average, prices are approximately 2000 Linden $ for 20 minutes. Prices might vary depending on the club. Upgraded mesh avatars have higher escort (prostitute) rates due to their fine appearance.

The nagging question is, why if there are so many free opportunities for an avatar’s entertainment, why said avatar would choose to pay for an escort/prostitute service in Second Life? My curiosity made me investigate the prostitution scene in our virtual world.

I spoke to a couple of avatars who actually have been (or still are) customers of the clubs/agencies which offer these services.  I discovered that, in general, these people do not have much time to spend online in Second Life. Therefore, they do not have the time to flirt with others or maintain romantic conversations to try to win the other’s hearts for a few moments of virtual fun. On the other hand, an escort/prostitute is always available to negotiate and have fun with.

Another attraction that this kind of job has and which customers rely on, is that the escorts/prostitutes are very professional and experts in providing customers any kind of service related to sex and other more specialised ones such as BDSM, lesbian practices or any other kinky stuff or fantasy or fetish that can be thought of.  The only thing you’d need to do is ask the escort/prostitute and she or he will gladly do whatever to fulfill any of your needs without judging you for it.

Clubs have many customers who are willing to spend a lot of Lindens in exchange for quality services.

This is obviously not everyone’s cup of tea.  In talking to some of those who believe that adult services for fun aren’t their thing, I discovered that they believe that escorts/prostitutes are not working for their own fun but only to take advantage of other people’s weaknesses, desires and emotions in exchange for money.

Clearly these services on not for those looking for romance. This group of people are looking for virtual love, more like a fairy tale, and maybe something that could come true.

Regardless, the escort/prostitute girls and guys are very successful in this virtual speaking.  Many consider this practice as one of then ways to have fun without commitment, and that Second Life and clubs in it offer a variety of services to those interested in alternative employment opportunities.

As for inworld jobs, you can find a great deal for escort/prostitute service providers. The biggest deals are for sexy girls but also you can find jobs for men. In general, clubs ask for the following requirements:

- The avatar to be 30 days old or more
- The avatar must be over 18 years in real life
- The avatar should have a slink, mesh body, as well as hands and feet.
- The avatar must be voice verified (some clubs ask for it)

f you’re curious and want to know more about this and other adult content activities available, visit the Adult-rated areas (providing that you’re 18 or older.)

URL: http://secondlife.com/destinations/adult

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Interview with a DJ - Camury Reporting…

Have you ever thought you wanted to be a master of music, conjurer of sound magic, that is a DJ?  I decided to investigate what it takes to be a DJ in Second Life.

Music makes our virtual world go round.  Listening to music and dancing are two of the most popular pastimes in SL. Most sims stream in music but it’s at the dedicated clubs  and music venues that it all really happens.

A good DJ is therefore essential to keep the crowds entertained and traffic up on the SIM. There are infinite options, rhythms and music styles for all tastes and enjoyment.

Becoming a DJ in Second Life is not easy at all. It’s fairly arduous keeping the vibe of a party going and encouraging people onto the dance floor.  It requires discipline and flexibility with regard to keeping up with schedules.  A DJ needs to own the tools of the trade that would enable them to be professional in what they do. 

During my research I came across the Moonlighter's Club which is a relatively new music club in SL.

The Moonlighters hosts several events per week.  Live DJ's play all kinds of great

genres. It’s a warm and friendly place where you could take someone special with you

or make new friends. Everyone is welcome, regardless of gender or species. So, just come as

you are and bring some Linden $ with you to have fun with the beautiful dancers at the bar.

I interviewed DJ Aston, one of the owners of Moonligther´s Club, to learn more about the difficult task of being a DJ in Second Life.

 Camury: What does it takes to be a good DJ in Second Life?

DJ Aston: Being able to entertain a crowd and keep them interested making all guests happy

Camury: What is the main skill that a DJ should have?

DJ Aston: A good ear for music and knowing what to play for the crowd you have.

Camury: What do you like more about being a DJ in SL?

DJ Aston: I love to entertain and make people happy and i also love music.

Camury: What is the hardest part of being a DJ?

DJ Aston: For me nothing as i love it and comes natural to me

Camury: What are the music genres that you like?

DJ Aston: I like all genres I can’t pick any specific ones.

Camury: Name clubs where you’ve worked for before.

DJ Aston: Old Lar´s naughty twins, Heartlands Club, Escape Club, Moonlighter´s.

Camury: What advice would you give to those who want to be a DJ?

DJ Aston: Learn to enjoy music and listen to as many genres as you can.

Camury: What are your plans for the future?

DJ Aston: I have just opened my own strip club and doing very well love my staff and love music I am living my dream in SL…

Would you like to attend a few concerts? Live DJ’s? Good music? Or maybe you just want a friendly atmosphere with no drama around. So what are you waiting for? Get off that couch and come dancing at Moonlighter´s Club to DJ Aston’s tunes.

Taxi to Moonlighter´s Club:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Magritte/196/94/22

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Reading between the lines - Lacy Muircastle reporting...

(Opinion piece)

It’s not easy to have a long term relationship in SL, but it is possible.  It boils down to communication.

There’s no such thing as long term relationships in SL you say?  I beg to differ. It may not be du jour but I know a number of avatars and their human counterparts who’ve had significant long term relationships in SL and even those that have gone RL and led to marriage.

None of us are untouched by love. It’s a basic human need to be desired and nurtured and therefore it goes without saying that this rings true in Second Life too. Granted there are many degrees and standards by which we all live (and love) but it’s safe to say that we each have an understanding of relationships. They begin when we connect with another avatar in this instance. But where do they end?

Though not unheard of, long-term relationships are fairly rare in the virtual world where we’re less likely to enter into such a hefty commitment. So what do we enter into, and why? And why do we seeing such a high rate of partner churn?

We often enter into relationships with a heady and optimistic outlook. We’re in love! Or at the very least we think we are. Yet we are privy to overlooking the more pragmatic reasons for commitment, and in those moments of passion and daring we can overlook the most important factor:

Are we compatible?

There are two ways to look at it really, but both answers start with the same question. How well do we know ourselves? If we can fundamentally understand what it is we are dealing with, we can proceed with honesty and care and we can generally reach a positive outcome. But we need to know what we are dealing with.

When two people fall in love and enter a commitment, there needs to be a level of understanding. Both need to know who the other is and they must know the core values of both themselves and their prospective partner. If you begin to learn these things further down the track, the situation can get complicated quickly.

We each have different backgrounds, different views. We belong to different religions, and have differing views on politics. We belong to different sports teams (this can be bigger than you think!), have different kinds of relationships with other members of our family, and friends.

We need to understand these things about each other before we continue. When we know ourselves, we can teach each other, we can begin the wonderful journey of discovery. And then we are left with two possibilities, we can either be compatible in our views, or we can differ somewhat in our opinions but agree to always respect the others ideas. Compatible, or compatibly in agreement.

Key Values

Partnership break up rates are high. One of the most common reasons is that we get lost in the ‘role’ of our partnership and we lose our identities, but infidelity ranks highest as the most significant reason partnerships dissolve in SL. Another reason for partnership dissolution is that we get involved for the wrong reasons, or we do not significantly understand what it is we’re getting involved with. We leap before we think, and it is only later that we begin to learn that our core values are exceedingly incompatible.

The silver lining is that things can be truly helped by communication. If we’re honest, and kind, and we talk openly about ourselves and proceed with love and care, we have a much greater chance of something great coming to fruition. A good relationship is an agreement between two people. You work out what works for the two of you — and it’s always different — and then you stick to it. It really can be as simple as that. At the end of the day, we can’t know exactly what will happen and things happen in life that change us. Our views can shift, and we can react to situations in ways that we never thought possible. But what we CAN do is be as prepared as possible. Trust our guts. And communicate.

“The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't being said. The art of reading between the lines is a lifelong quest of the wise.”  ― Shannon L. Alder

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Fantasy Faire 2016

* * Fantasy Faire 2016, April 21 – May 1* *

A Benefit for the American Cancer Society

Celebrating its eighth year, Fantasy Faire 2016 is the largest gathering of fantasy designers, enthusiasts, roleplayers and performers in the virtual world. From Thursday, April 21 to Sunday May 1, treat yourself to eleven days of shopping, live music concerts, auctions, hunts, events and roleplaying as thousands of Second Life residents and creators bring their own visions together to support the American Cancer Society’s vision of a world without cancer.

Avatars, clothing, furnishings, gadgets and exclusive items are available from more than 180 of SL’s top Fantasy Creators across ten stunning shopping sims designed by some of the visionary artists behind many of the hottest spots on the SL destination guide.

The Fantasy Faire 2016 is made possible by the generous support of our Sim and Event Sponsors: .Arcadia., Building Daydreams, Cerridwen’s Cauldron, Curious Kitties, Dark Unicorns of Lovelace, Death Row Designs, Empyrean Forge, Epic Toy Factory, Fallen Gods Inc., KittyCatS!, The Looking Glass, The Lost Unicorn Gallery, meadowWorks, Merchants of Dreams, The NeoVictoria Project, OtherSkin, Roawenwood, Safe Waters Foundation, Sanctuary RP Community, Solarium, Storybook, The White Armory and Yasum Design.

Fantasy Faire 2016 will be open to the public April 21 – May 1 and accessible from the American Cancer Society sim. We welcome you to come and join the story.

For more information please contact:

Elizabeth Tinsley or Sonya Marmurek in world
or via email @: fantasyfairesl@gmail.com

Are you or a loved one battling cancer? Find out how many ways the American Cancer Society is there to help. Visit cancer.org or call (US) 800-ACS-2345.

Email: FantasyFaireSL@gmail.com
Website: http://fantasyfaireSL.wordpress.com/
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/fantasyfairesl/
Plurk: http://www.plurk.com/FantasyFaireSL
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FantasyFaireSL
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/fantasyfairesl/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FantasyFaireSL
RFL in SL: www.relayforlife.org/secondlife

American Cancer Society SLurl:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/American%20Cancer%20Society/127/103/21

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Top 5 Venues based on traffic and Entertainment – Camury Reporting...

Second Life is home to a large number of virtual clubs, beaches and inworld role-playing communities that are among the leading platforms for the entertainment of avatars.These venues are often densely populated and record significant traffic in real time.

~SDI~ Skinny Dip Inn and Nude Beach Resort & Dance Club 

Skinny Dip Inn is one of the busiest beaches on SL with amongst the highest daily traffic numbers of Second Life. It's a beautiful adult island resort featuring a friendly and fun nude beach. Swimwear is permitted for the modest. You can usually find many people dancing and enjoying the flirty hosts and sexy DJs, events and live shows. SDI boasts a shopping precinct selling everything from clothing to genitalia , a general dance beach, another beach that’s more secluded, as well as a resort. When you first teleport in, you find yourself in the middle of the shopping precinct along with any number of other avatars that have congregated around the landing area. It's a bit of a crush zone, and can be a little intimidating especially for beginners.

Average daily traffic: 100.000 plus

Sim Design: Nice tropical feel, once you get away from the market.

Lagginess: Somewhat laggy when crowded, which is often.

Talking in Local or IM: Visitors and participants of the group, jabber in local chat.

How good is the venue to meet someone: 8 on a scale of 1-10.

 URL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Skinny%20Dip%20Inn/104/202/21

Sexy Nude beach

It's a nude beach for all who love fun and nudism in a very popular beach in SL. On this beach, you can meet other people to chat, flirt or find romance. You'll find a spot for dancing or you can go windsurfing, paragliding, go for a boat drive, or even enjoy intimate spaces  for private moments with that someone special.  Of course if you want to relax on your own the choice is yours.

The region is well established with an eclectic feel, they even feature a pyramid Often you will encounter impromptu parties springing up here and there.  The general layout of the sim doesn't seem
to be very organised, but hey it works. If you're looking for unadulterated fun you'll find it here.

Average daily traffic: 78.000 plus

Sim Design:  Beach tiki. Some parts and the overall layout are not really that special.

Lagginess: Somewhat laggy when crowded, which is often.

Talking - Local or IM: Not too much Local chatter. Chances are you'll receive many IM's while exploring the sim.

How good is the place to meet someone: 9 on a scale of 1-10.

URL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sexy%20Nude%20Beach/149/150/25

Syn City Urban Roleplay 

If you're looking for the excitement of roleplay then Sync City could
be just the place for you. Welcome to the dark side of urban roleplay. Pick up an OOC tag, and don't forget a notepad for the rules and general tips. Dive into the sandy landscape with dark alleys and abandoned buildings, Violence is a given.  .  Syn City has dark urban themes including: Mafia, urban gang crime, free sex, kidnap, rape and torture. Expect the unexpected.

If you want to join the game, send a request to one of the group leaders to define the role and character you want to play in this immense world. The most recent events are monitored by "Hathian Observer", a newspaper that can be picked up at various places on the main SIM.

Average daily traffic: 79.000 plus

Sim Design:  The city is impressive to say the least. Each pix elated brick paints the picture of a

city that has seen better days.

Lagginess: there was no lag while I was there

Talking Local or IM: No chatter for visitors (you need to define a role and get into the game to talk to someone.)

How good is the place to meet someone: 2 on a scale of 1-10 for visitors (you need to define your role and play the game if you want to meet someone.)

URL: http://secondlife.com/destination/syn-city

Franks Jazz Club

Jazz is not very popular genre of music but it is interesting to note
that many avatars are drawn to the jazz clubs. Fish out your glad
rags and go to the Franks Jazz Club. The place is a dance ballroom
and meeting point for men and women seeking romance with a hint
of elegance. There is consistent traffic. The atmosphere is romantic. Sensual sounds set the scene, attracting avatars in search of relaxation, music and romance. When I was there, they were playing love songs

The venue is an entertainment complex, installed on a single island region. You can shop to your hearts desire at the fabulous Galleria Mall which caters for shopping for all tastes.

Average daily traffic: 77.000 plus

Quality of Sim Design:  the ambient light is very bright, some couples may feel exposed. Style 50's it seemed to me.

Lagginess: Very laggy!

Talking Local or IM: virtually non-existent interaction in local chat, which might be time zone related.
It appeared that the couples were otherwise occupied in IM.

How good is the place to meet someone: 9 on a scale of 1-10.

URL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Franks%20Place%202/239/125/23/

Sweethearts Jazz & Romance club

Sweethearts is not as formal as Franks but they do prefer you to
wear appropriate clothing. The entrance makes you feel as if you're
arrived at a Hollywood gala! The hosts and hostesses are there to
entertain visitors. There is a dance floor for singles and another for
couples. The big yacht anchored off the dance floor sets the tone: laid back, funky, informal, friendly.  Inside there are dark corners with chairs to sit. Girls you're going to have to take the initiative here if you want a dance partner.  The men are inclined to be the strong silent type.

Average daily traffic: 74000 plus

Sim Design:  Old style of hollywood it seemed to me.

Lagginess: Oh yes, very laggy!

Talking in Local or IM: the Staff of the club talk all the time with visitors.

How good is the place to meet someone: 8 on a scale of 1-10.( The girls need to take the first step though.)

URL: http://secondlife.com/destination/sweethearts-jazz-club

The Second Life Destination Guide highlights some of our virtual world's best locations and residents creations. For new and existing residents it's the place to go to explore and discover what's most exciting in Second Life.  Linden Lab updates the Destination Guide with regularly, so check back often to find new places to explore, have fun and meet people.

URL: https://secondlife.com/destinations?lang=en-US

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GizzA Creations: The Floral Collection

GizzA - Floral Series, a collection of the Calanthe Dress and the Flowered V-Neck Dress. Two gorgeous new designs in lush floral prints with a hint of warmer days to come. 

Main-store: 

http://slurl.com/secondlife/GizzA%20Creations/128/129/72

Marketplace

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/GizzA-Flowered-V-Neck-Dress-Floral-Leo/8681596

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Windlight Magazine Spring 2016 Art Show Dates: April 11 to April 17, 2016

Website: http://windlightmagazine.com/spring-2016-art-show/

Windlight Magazine is pleased to announce its first annual Spring Art Show! This show will 

feature a week long celebration of 2D and 3D art. Over 50 artists are participating in this week 

long show. The event will also feature both a juried and non juried component. Juried 

participants will compete to win a combined total of 20,000Ls in prize money. The week long 

show will feature a variety of live performers, tribute bands, poetry, an art and fashion 

collaborative fashion show, and dance troupes. Fun events include a photo contest and a 

special hunt.

Participating artists are (in alphabetical order):  Antartica Slade, Aradia Aridian, Bamboo 

Barnes, Betty Tureaud, Boudicca Amat, Bryn Oh, Caelin8 Resident, Carley Noonan, Cherrycarr 

Resident, Cica Ghost, Danity Mynx, Dawnbeam Dreamscape, Eeraftr Resident, Eleseren 

Brianna, GlitterPrincess Destiny, Hana Hoobinoo,  Haveit Neox, Honey Bender, Ilyra Chardin, 

Inara Pey, Jarla Capalini, Joanne Vuitton, Johannes1977 Resident,  Journey McLaglen, 

Judilynn India, Kayly Iali, Layachi Ihen, Margo Hollak, Miele Tarantal,  Myra Wildmist, Peli 

Dieterle, Richie Narstrom, Roffellos Resident, Sandi Benelli, Saulgoodie Resident, Secret Rage, 

Shakti Adored, Skip Staheli, Slatan Dryke, Sparkie Cyberstar, Syphera Inaka, Tempest Rosca, 

Theda Tammas, Tripleplaynitely Resident, Warm Clarity, Wicca Merlin, Wiild  Alchemi, 

WrenNoir Cerise, and Ziki Questi.

The Windlight Magazine Spring 2016 Art Show would not be possible without the generosity of 

the following sponsors:  Azul, Chop Zuey Couture Jewellery, Dope Magazine, Ferosh, Ghee,  

Lyrical Poetry Cafe, Magnum Opus, Meshopotamia, Pink Ice Boutique, PotPourri Markets, 

Prism Designs, SL Live Radio, Solaris, The Edge Gallery, and Windlight Magazine.

About Windlight Magazine:

Windlight Magazine is a publication about the art and photography world of Second Life. The 

goal of Windlight Magazine is to support artists, photographers, galleries, and related events. 

John nee Johannes1977 Resident is the Owner, Publisher, and Editor in Chief of Windlight 

Magazine and Gallery. The magazine is published on a monthly basis.

For More Information:

http://windlightmagazine.com/spring-2016-art-show/

www.windlightmagazine.com

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THE ORIGINAL BEACHES, CLUB, CONDOS, ESCORTS, JAIL, Malls, AND SEX MANSION

Welcome to the new home of The Sex Mansion’s – The Original Beaches, Club, Condo’s, Escort(s), Jail, Mall, and Sex Mansion.  The Sex Mansion was created in mind to keep you from traveling via avi foot and or teleport all over Second Life in search of some hot juicy no strings attached SEX.  The Sex Mansion was originally created and run by Sex Goddess Daisy Stoneshield & Pimp Daddy V a/k/a (Vplayah Resident) whom are both very busy individuals in real life college, but still trying to maintain a fabulous place for all of our second life associates, friends, family and freaks to enjoy.

UP COMING EVENTS:

DJ O.B.D. JENKINS BEVERLY (Jenkins Beverly) Genre:  Rock, Old School, R & B, Country, Country Hip Hop, Soul, Metal and Blues.

Sex Mansion – The Original will have a Pasties & Thongs night Monday, April 11, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. slt, Attire:  Pasties & Thongs

DJ Certa (DJ CertaPhied) Genre:  Hip Hop & R & B

Sex Mansion – The Original will have a DJ Certa in the house on Thursday, April 14, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. slt.  Please Contact:  Daisy Stoneshield, if you have any questions or if you wish to join our establishment. 

JOIN THE SEX MANSION’S GROUP: secondlife:///app/group/dc436a44-923d-dd96-3eb7-f81878e640ed/about

If you wish to join the Sex Mansion’s group feel free to do so and or IM Daisy Stoneshield, and she’ll be happy to send you one on the day of the party. 

WE ARE HIRING:

We are hiring Managers, DJ’s Host, Pimps, Sex Toys (Escorts), Bartenders, Dancers, and Animation Testers.  We all work for our own tips here at the Sex Mansion.  If you are looking to find a great place to work on second life where you can have fun on drama free land with drama free happy go lucky individuals then you should come work for the Sex Mansion, but we do all work for our own tips.

WHAT’S AT THE SEX MANSION?:

What all will the Sex Mansion have available?  Beaches for your enjoyment and you can ride Jeeps on them or Jet Ski and jump ramps have sex on the beaches or just chill.  You are welcome to rent a condo and call the Sex Mansion your home as well.  Last but not least, the Sex Mansion will be rebuilt and will have lots of special places inside it to enjoy.  We also have a very nice large deck that runs from one end of the ½ sim to the other end.  We will have a Mall where you can shop till you drop and a hot dripping nasty Jail House etc….

DONATIONS:

Thank you from the Sex Mansion to the Following Individuals and their awesome donations.  If you wish to donate to the Sex Mansion please contact Daisy Stoneshield:

Rasta (Blackstaman)

Donated:   $4,000 Lindens for the Sex Mansion’s re-instatement of their advertisement with SLE Enquirer, and for the placement of (PR) Masters Throne – Hell to the King on the Sex Mansion’s land.

Rosie Bilasimo

Donated:  BadAss 5 Prim Brown Bed & Sauna

CURRENT SEX TOYS (ESCORTS) ARE:

ALEXIS TEXAS

DJ O.B.D. JENKINS BEVERLY

ISABELLA YOLU BATISTUTA

LEXUS LANAE DELGADO TOZADA-NINA RAYE CARMEL

PASSION BEOWULF

SEX GODDESS DAISY STONESHIELD

SEX MANSION SLUR:

ESCORT BOARDS:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Radical%20Future/234/15/28

SEX MANSION CLUB:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Radical%20Future/190/32/29

CONSTRUCTION WORK AHEAD:

Please pardon our dust when you arrive at the Sex Mansion.

Author: SEX GODDESS DAISY STONESHIELD, OWNER

Publish Date: April 9, 2016

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PLAYMATES HAWAIIAN LUAU! Sunday, April 10th from 12-2 pm SLT

 

 Join us for the ultimate luau.  We are transforming the Playmates Mansion beach resort into a Hawaiian island paradise.

Tropical games and prizes. Lots of fun activities. A large bamboo dance floor guarded by tiki gods with great music by DJ Rebel.  Hula dancers, Pig on a spit and much more!  Watch out for the head hunters while you're there!  Just grab this landmark below and see you all there!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nordhaven/125/202/39

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InspirationSL will Close it's Doors on April 10th at 8am SLT! Don't miss the Celebrity Inspired Event!

InspirationSL is a unique, luxurious shopping event that opens it's doors quarterly. Every round is based on a different, well known celebrity that has a unique style. Our designers take inspiration from this person to offer you themed, exclusive designs that can be found nowhere else on the grid, and each round runs for 3 weeks.

This round we bow down to the queen of country, as we celebrate the style and spirit of Shania Twain. The event is now in its final week, so come and check out the beautiful range of clothes, hair, accessories, skin and makeup available to sppruce up your Spring wardrobe!

If you'd like more info about inspiration SL, visit our blog: http://inspirationeventblog.blogspot.co.uk/ or head straight over to the event: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nolan/88/88/2999"

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Rain Forest Masked Ball Benefits SailForLife April 9th 5-8pm SLT

Come to Second Life’s sailing sims for the Rain Forest Masked Ball, a fundraiser to benefit SailForLife.  The Rain Forest Masked Ball will be held Saturday, April 9, 5-8 p.m. SLT, in Sailors Cove South, Cerrado (29, 235, 22). Live music features Joaquin Gustav and Trav McCullough. Attire is formal with masks. 

Think:  Rio Carneval—feathers, maybe a little skin. The event’s colors are red and purple with gold.

For more information about this or any SailForLife event, contact Moonshade Pastorelli or Dian4ma 

Shen (Delight Zeplin).

SailForLife is a Relay for Life in SecondLife team in the sailing and water communities. Let’s find a cure 

for cancer!


http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cerrado/27/235/22

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GeekSpeak SL - should we give people the unlimited right to change their bodies? Saturday April 9th 12pm SLT

Should we be able to genetically enhance ourselves or our children?  Should we be able to add technology to our bodies?  Is it OK to have surgery that gives us the sight of eagles or makes it possible to fly?

Should we be allowed to change our species altogether?  What about people who want to be wolves or cats?  Or beetles?

The desire to improve or change the human species has caused a lot of misery in the past.  But we are now entering an era where it may be unstoppable.  Will we be wise enough to solve the ethical problems involved?  Will we know where to draw the line?

Come to GeekSpeak and tell us what your descendants will look like in two hundred years. 

Join the discussion
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Danmu/167/130/50

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Windlight Magazine To Host First Annual Art Show 2016- Lanai Jarrico Reporting…

From April 11th to April 17th Windlight Magazine is hosting its first annual Spring Art Show. This event will feature over 50 artists competing for a grand prize of 20,000L in cash prizes. Entertainment will be provided by poets, tribute bands and live performances- as well as photo contest, special hunts and a collaborative Art and Fashion Show! From the sound of it, this event will be a blast for virtual 2D/3D Art and Fashion enthusiasts alike!

SLE caught up with Windlight Magazine’s CEO, Johannes1977 for a behind the scenes look at this upcoming event.

Interview with Johannes1977

Hi John, congratulations on Windlight Magazine. You are doing a great job informing the SL community about all the creative Arts that can be found in Second Life. Before we get into the first Annual Spring Art Show coming up, can you share with are readers about the new addition to WM; The Edge?

John: Sure and thanks for the congrats. The Edge is the fashion arm of Windlight Magazine. Fashion is an art form and as Windlight aims to cover almost everything we can about the arts, I decided that fashion needed to be covered. My goal wasnt just to be another fashion magazine or another fashion segment. I wanted to cover art from an artistic standpoint, particularly the images and the stylings (learned this word from Eleseren)! So back in the Fall of last year, I started looking at models and thinking about the ones that would be the right fit for Windlight. The person I had in mind, would have to understand both real life and Second Life fashion and be artistic themselves. I had worked with Eleseren during my LEA build and had seen her work and knew that she was quite artistic and of course she loved fashion. After putting together a proposal for her to come on board to Windlight, The Edge was born and here we are now.

The Edge has stylists and just opened it’s own gallery, which displays fashion photographers who take artistic images. Eleseren is the editor of The Edge and the curator of The Edge Gallery. I have to say that I am very proud at the direction she has taken The Edge and it has added a new dimension to our arts coverage.

The Fashion community is huge in Second Life, so The Edge is a great addition to Windlight Magazine. Now you are combining art and fashion with this upcoming Spring Art Show. Can you tell us about all the exciting activities you are packing into that weeklong event?

John: The spring art show is one out of three we hope to have this year. It is a week long show and will feature over 50 artists. Some are 2D and some are 3D artists. We have an exciting week planned, along with the show, which offers both a juried and non juried competition, we will have a poetry night by Lyrical Cafe, storytelling by Seanchai Library, two live performers, two tribute bands, a special performance by Elysium Cabaret, even a magician! We were lucky to include a charity component, the fashion show will be in support of The National Breast Cancer Foundation and Models Giving Back is the coordinator and firm that is doing the show. Models Giving Back was created by model Jamee Sandalwood and shes been great to work with.

There are over 50 Artists being features at the show as well as an assortment of tributes and live performers. That is impressive! Can you tell us who some of them may be?

John: Sure, the artists are: Antartica Slade, Aradia Aridian, Bamboo Barnes, Betty Tureaud, Boudicca Amat, Bryn Oh, Caelin8 Resident, Carley Noonan, Cherrycarr Resident, Cica Ghost, Danity Mynx, Dawnbeam Dreamscape, Eeraftr Resident, Eleseren Brianna, GlitterPrincess Destiny, Hana Hoobinoo,  Haveit Neox, Honey Bender, Ilyra Chardin, Inara Pey, Jarla Capalini, Joanne Vuitton, Johannes1977 Resident,  Journey McLaglen, Judilynn India, Kayly Iali, Layachi Ihen, Margo Hollak, Miele Tarantal,  Myra Wildmist, Peli Dieterle, Richie Narstrom, Roffellos Resident, Sandi Benelli, Saulgoodie Resident, Secret Rage, Shakti Adored, Skip Staheli, Slatan Dryke, Sparkie Cyberstar, Syphera Inaka, Tempest Rosca, Theda Tammas, Tripleplaynitely Resident, Warm Clarity, Wicca Merlin, Wiild  Alchemi, WrenNoir Cerise, and Ziki Questi. The Edge will also have a gallery set up of some artistic fashion images.

The grand prize for these competing Artists is over 20,000L in cash prizes. Can you tell us about the competition?

John: The juried competition is split into two categories: 2D and 3D art. Each category will have three winners (1st, 2nd, and 3rd). For the juried competition we have judges who will have to vote in two rounds and the top 3 artists in each category will win the juried contest. In addition to linden prizes we also have gift cards and other items from our sponsors that will go to the winners. The show is not all juried as we will have a non juried section for artists who simply wanted to display their work or if they work for Windlight, they cannot be juried.

You are also doing a special Photo Contest and Hunt. Can anyone get involved or do they have to register?

John: Anyone will be able to enter the photo contest and the hunt. The spring show will be open to the public on April 11. We will have information on our website and in our groups about how to enter the photo contest.

Are you looking for more artists to feature at this show? If so, how can they get involved?

John: We did the spring show differently as it was invitation only. First preference was to established artists in Second Life. We also try to support our own Windlight artists and those who have shown with us before in the past so they were invited. We did open up 10 lottery slots to people who wanted to apply for one and those have been awarded. If you are an artist and missed out on this one, then I strongly suggest to apply for a Windlight or Edge Gallery Fellowship, as we will have a Summer/Fall show, along with a Winter show also.

Is there anything else you would like to share with our readers about The Spring Art Show 2016?

John: I hope to see as many people as possible supporting the show, but most important the artists. Art adds another dimension to Second Life and its just great to see what people can create in both real life and Second Life. The creativity is enormous in Second Life and I hope the show inspires others to take part in that creativity.

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