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Monday, May 2, 2022
LA GALLERY PRESENTS "CELEBRITIES... ALSO PAINTERS" GOING ON NOW ! MARCH 25TH - MAY 25TH
Sunday, May 1, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Eclipse Restaurants & Events is Taking Reservations NOW!
Eclipse Restaurant & Events, A Roleplay, full-service private fine dining restaurant. We offer several packages to pick from and can provide custom packages for our clients. Whether it's for a romantic night out, a special proposal, a nice family dinner, or girls/guys night out - We can set it up!
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AKANGA ISLAND LIBERI ISLES - FOR THE FINEST IN ROLEPLAYING SIMS: JOSH (THOMAS1 BELLIS) REPORTING
I was checking Pixel delivery orders the other day to see who had recently ordered truckloads of pixels. This can be evidence of heavy construction going on, and I hit Paydirt...or rather.. “PayPixels” As it turned out, there was some MAJOR construction going on at Akanga Island, the grid’s newest Role Play build. There I met Renita (Jacquotte Anne de Graaf) and Clawtooth (M/Roach Aker), taking a short break from the day’s labors. Fascinated by what I saw, I KNEW that this would be something for RPers everywhere.
Josh (Thomas1 Belic) JB: So tell me, Renita. Just what is Akanga Island Liberi Isles all about?
(Renita) Akanga Island:Liberi Isles is the RP brain child
of my friend Clawtooth Aker and myself that is set in the 18th Century and
based off of both fiction and nonfiction histories of Madagascar during that
era. Akanga Island:Liberi Isles is fictionally located off the coast and lost
in time which is where the multi-verse RP comes in. The Lore has a fantasy
flair to it which incorporates both fact and fiction all in one so that the
player can either develop within the created storyline or create their own.
We started this RP back in 2010 and decided to rekindle
it with a vaster storyline that inter-fuses everything from Libertalia pirate
history to the cannibalistic tribesman in the dense jungles and then everything
in between.
We wanted an exciting and diverse place to play and have
fun that is built for players by players.
JB: What a phenomenal build. Did you do this all yourself, of did you have help, and what did they do?
(Renita) I am glad you enjoyed it. Feels like it took
forever! I did the build myself yes. I started this particular build back in
early 2021 after Claw and I decided to make a go at reopening this RP after 10
years. I wanted the build to be very realistic but allow for players to add
their own flare to it. It was challenging to say the least. There were a lot of
cuss words. Let's just leave it at that.
JB: Where did you get the inspiration for this build?
(Renita) The history of the Libertalia is what started it
10 years ago and so this time around I painstakingly researched Madagascar
regarding their landscapes, wildlife, fauna, insects, even their people and
villages that were around at that time. It was important to me to make sure
that it was done correctly. There is nothing I hate more than to walk onto a
sim, see primmy builds with textures sloppily slapped on and objects, wildlife
or even trees that were never even in that timeline or location. Unless it is
all fantasy, it just doesn't make sense. Make it make sense and that's what I
did.
(Clawtooth) While Ren took the visuals angle for our game
design, I focused mostly on the mechanics of RP and interactions. I come from a
very game-centric background, Role Playing to some degree is a large part of
my experience. I wanted to make sure there was a baseline created so that
everyone was playing on a fair, interactive game field, regardless of the style
of play that was chosen.
JB: What can we hope to discover in Pirates Cove?
(Renita) So many secrets to be told!! Can't give away too
much but there is quite a lot of fun to be had in the Liberi Cove. I wanted it
to look like a hybrid of Pirates Cove and the Pirates of the Caribbean
shipwreck island. We have everything from the quack doctor to a historian and
even a greedy trader's office. We have a ton of housing available with some really
cool ones, some even on cliffs, and of
course, the ability for people to live on their ship if they like. Wow, there is
so much,... the marketplace, the taverns, the faction headquarters, the
blacksmith, the carpenter and so much more to do just in that cove for sure.
(Clawtooth) The Cove is more or less the heart of the
Liberi, it serves as the main bridge between the land and sea folk. In a way, because
the sim low key touches on the idea of the Multi-verse, it's also a cultural
stew pot, exposing characters from various settings to one another to create
something new.
JB: How about the Desert Build? What is THAT all about?
(Renita) Ahh, the desert, isn't that magnificent? So if
you take a look at Madagascar it has a number of landscapes and climates all on
that one island. You have jaggy rocks, desert landscapes, dense tropical
jungles, and mini islands off it called isles that can be habitable. With
that in mind, we created a desert landscape on Akanga Island. On the one side of
the desert, you have the dwellers and these are common folk who are on the
mainland and have found community in that area. They have a marketplace, a
tavern, housing and so much more. Now on the other side of that desert are the
Bari people and they are the desert tribesman who raises cattle and live
peacefully as long as they are not provoked. They trade spices, chickens, and
pottery and live in a very highly patriarchal tribe where polygamy is practiced
among them. The Bari have their own secrets. Everyone does...we love secrets.
JB: Are these areas built for free-play, or is there an existing storyline for each area?
(Renita) We encourage both! We love when the players
develop their own storylines and incorporate it into either the existing lore
or start their own. We are an immersive RP sim and most of our players do para
or semi para RP. Claw masterminded the HUD system and it is optional, but it's
great to complete your character.. You can build, earn in-game funds to trade,
and so much more.
(Clawtooth) Bottom
Line, we wanted to create a choice for everything... immerse yourself in what
exists, or forge ahead into the future and make something new. Rome wasn't
built in a day, nor did it last for nearly a thousand years by focusing on what
was. We want the players to take what we made, and make it their own.
JB: I imagine the Jungle Build can give way to all kinds of RP scenarios. How do you see that playing out?
(Renita) I had fun on this build and really wanted people
to get lost in there and I think I accomplished that because I get lost all the
time (laughs). The Dayuks were a challenge though, they really are a pivotal
part of the Lore and I wanted to make sure their area really represented the
danger, mystery, and magical powers behind this important tribe.
(Clawtooth) It's dense, crawling with critters, like Ren
said it is easy to get lost in. Any number of scenarios can play out here, it
really depends on the player, anything from the simple harvesting of resources,
to raids, or even a simple walk through the jungle. Make a farm, explore Lore.
If the Cove is the center of culture and knowledge, the Jungle is definitely
the seat of the unknown.
JB: Do you plan any special events here, and if so, how might people learn about them?
(Clawtooth) We have a few event types planned, which can
all be found in the Active Stories section of our Website. Active Stories
represent a sort of timeline for events that stand out over the course of
story progression, as time goes on and more events take place, a more
formalized format will be adopted. Some events may never end and typically
rely, to some degree, on the HUD/Meter system to operate while others may
simply take you to a point of interest to find an object or present you with a
clue.
JB: Is there anything else you would like to share with our readers?
(Clawtooth) Akanga/Liberi Isles is in OpenAlpha stage
Development. We fully expect players to take what we've created and run with
it, that is, we want them to break the status quo, and make it their own. We
have created a place rich in history and lore... and a flexible, interactive
HUD system so players can represent their characters. This includes a crafting system that allows
players the freedom to customize their own RP experiences. While we have plans
that expand into the distant future, we have come to a point in development
where growing and making everything even better only comes with community-driven
play and support. Want to get in on the RP? We got you. Don't have $Ls? You
don't need them to progress and RP. Got ideas for the game systems? We have
ears and the skills to make it happen. Want to be a part of something big? What
you see on sim is only a fraction of the plans we have for Akanga Island:
Liberi Isles.
So. There you have it folks. For the finest in RP sims, drop on by Akanga Islands. Stay an hour…or stay a lifetime…or anything in-between. You’ll be glad you did.
SURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Liberi%20Isles/124/116/3002
Friday, April 29, 2022
GeekSpeak – What if we were all Vulcans? Join the discussion on Saturday, May 30th at 12pm SLT
A few weeks ago we discussed what life would be like if we were all Ferengi. This week let’s try to imagine what the world would be like if we were all Vulcans. All emotions are suppressed, ruled by logic and reason only.
Vulcans seem to be ideally suited to science, with all questions being decided on the basis of evidence and logic. Would science progress faster if we were Vulcans? With fewer sidetracks and dead ends? Would we over-engineer the planet perhaps?
Would we still sing songs and make music or art? Would we play games? Would we be happy? Can a Vulcan ever be really happy?
Come to GeekSpeak this Saturday at noon SLT and live like a Vulcan for a while. Since the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, bring all your friends!
IM Vulcan Viper, who teaches a meditation class every Wednesday in the GeekSpeak auditorium, if you have ideas for new subjects.
WELCOME TO THE WORLD ILLIANA: A MOTHER'S LOVE BLOG
Imagine going to a live concert with the love of your life, enjoying the music and strum of the instruments. Thinking you're just experiencing some cramping like Braxton hicks & then your mucus plug detaches. This was the moment I knew I was in deep trouble. I couldn't panic because I didn't want to draw attention to myself. I leaned over to babe & said "It's time babe." Little did I know a few minutes later I was experiencing contractions, very persistent... After being in labor for 12 hours. I started having second thoughts. Maybe, I'm not ready or do not feel confident to do this. Until I noticed this is the moment to meet you, the moment we've been waiting for forever. At 5:15pm slt last night, Illiana Analia Viotto arrived in my arms. I love you so much. It's love at first sight. A beautiful baby with the features of both parents. Your smile lights up the room. Welcome to the world. Photograper @c.elestite OBGYN: Dr. Ghostie. Writtten by Mother Noemi.
Noemi's Blog: https://linktr.ee/NoemiViotto Taxi to Bayside Medical: https://linktr.ee/baysidematernityclinic
Thursday, April 28, 2022
May 1st - JimmyT49 Dukes & Mavenn LIVE at Terry's Sunday Showcase
Join us on Sunday, May 1st beginning at 2 pm SLT for Terry's Sunday
Showcase, sponsored by the SL Enquirer! This week's special guest is
JimmyT49 Dukes, an American musician. singer, songwriter and producer,
and best known as a guitarist and singer of the Blues.
Debuting
at Terry's this week, JimmyT has been performing in Second Life for over
14 years, and is an accomplished artist in real life. He brings his
versatility and talent into every song. His fans can attest that JimmyT
makes every song his own.
This formed the foundation for his
life long love of the blues. His style includes not only R&B but
also a strong rock component; and he performs both original and cover
tunes.
Next up at 3 pm SLT, we keep the blues groove going as
Terry's Sunday Showcase continues with a special LIVE performance from
Mavenn!
The depth of her character and musical insight are on
display with every song, each lyric finds Mavenn contributing her
emotionally deep meaning. Her interpretations are heartfelt and true,
she owns every emotion and melodic nuance, regardless of the composer.
Mavenn
has a smooth voice with a touch of rasp that captivates her audience
while singing covers that she completely makes her own but infuses them
with her energy and charisma!!! She sings a variety of tunes but she
loves the blues!
Come support live music with friends, laughter and a whole lot of fun...ONLY at Terry's Place!!!
__________________________________________________________________________
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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Live Performer Websites:
JimmyT49 Dukes - https://www.reverbnation.com/JimmyRayTodd
Mavenn - https://www.facebook.com/MavennSings/
May is Lupus Awareness Month
Lupus Awareness Fashion Showcase and Fair is an annual event hosted by the sorors of Sigma Upsilon Nu, SL Sorority, and The Red Door Models. During the month of May, our mission is to educate and raise awareness and funds for both Lupus Awareness of American and the Lupus Awareness of the UK.
As we did in our inaugural year in 2010, we begin May 1st with our annual Lupus Walk that opens our Lupus Fair that will last the full month of May. The fair is composed of various events and interactive activities all happening on the Blue Orchid District Sim
Prior to the events, we encourage designers, vendors, and businesses to sponsor the event in various ways. Designers can participate in our fashion, vendors are encouraged to become a part of our shopping village, and sponsors are asked to donate by purchasing one of 4 sponsorship packages.
To find out how to be a part of this epic event please use the following links for more information: https://
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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Learning in SecondLife: The Brooklyn Law School enters the metaverse and sparks a change
It is not uncommon for a real-life (RL) academic institution to innovate in education and how education is delivered. In fact, the COVID-19 outbreak that took the world by storm in March 2020 forced schools and other entities that function through face-to-face interactions into a reconfigured space of engagement, peer-to-peer, and business-to-customer. However, before the Pandemic, universities saw potential in Secondlife as the perfect vehicle to disseminate knowledge, even if it were and still is unusual. Look through the list of Secondlife's various destinations under education. You will see universities like Stanford, North Carolina State, and the University of South Florida, to name a few, listed there. However, the one that sticks out the most due to its relative 'newness' is the Brooklyn Law School, which has joined the bandwagon of education leaders at the forefront of digital learning.
Because of Secondlife's unique nature, many see this multiverse as prime real estate to replica, to some degree, the academic experience schools provide to their students offline. Linden Labs, the entity behind Secondlife, has created a safe space for creatives and others that utilize Intellectual Property (IP) as its currency, thereby making it safe for schools and non-profits to enter the virtual world and establish an extension of their services, according to edutopia.org.
For this reason, many SecondLife residents are granted access to educational information where there is none available or the opportunity to continue their education uninterrupted through an immersive adventure that allows the user to learn and do so in a unique way that draws their focus. The Brooklyn Law school identified this experience and decided to dive headfirst into the space.
As with many academic institutions, this started with the emergence of the Pandemic. The students could not come to attend in-person law classes, so Joy, the law professor behind the launch of the virtual campus in late 2020, was struck with a genius idea---bring the experience of the classroom to the virtual world. This move to virtually enhance the learning experience of her law class gave her students and, soon, many others the opportunity to learn in a novel manner and partake in the socialization that SecondLife is renowned for.
Soon, the virtual iteration of the Brooklyn Law School started to garner media attention from various universities across the globe for the innovative approach to the pedagogy of the law. Joy stated that many schools reached out to learn more about how. The answer is simple: replicate the natural world experience in SecondLife, which, as we all know, is not in the least bit impossible. For the law school, this means inviting professionals in the realm of the law to deliver lectures in-world, foster the space of learning and peer-to-peer engagement, and intently focus on the effects of immersion---a phenomenon frequently mentioned throughout the conversation.
However, as Joy mentioned, the students were initially apprehensive because learning a subject as intense and involved as the law seemed impossible in a digital space like SecondLife. Nevertheless, students soon learned that his fear was unwarranted. The learning experience in the metaverse can be just as enriching as learning in the physical world, if not more, because of the boundless means of expression and interactivity that Zoom, the original learning vehicle for Joy's students, could not provide.
When asked if the school is open to general residents, Joy declared that at the moment, no, it is designed for pupils of the Brooklyn Law School only; however, this is only for the moment.
To learn more about the virtual rendition of the Brooklyn Law School, you can visit:
An account is required to view the content.
Visit www.secondlife.com to create a Second Life account.
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: WELCOME TO THE WORLD BABY KAILIAN
Welcome to the world Kailan Amir Moon Veneta. On Saturday the 16th of April, Bre SInclair Veneta gave birth to her beautiful baby boy at 3.13pm, weighing 7.79Ibs, and 21.40 inches. Kalian came later than expected and therefore could not be delivered by Bre's primary physician Dr. Cartier. However, Dr. Suga was on stand-by to aid Bre through lengthy labor. With the support of her loving mother holding her hand all the way through, together with her sister and her friends supporting her; as she pushed for the last time counting down from 10 to help ease the pain, baby Kalian arrived. Bre and all her family couldn't be more than happier with their little moon. From the team at BMC, we wish Bre and her family a big congratulations and many blessings for the future.
NOW OPEN - An Artistic Protest SIM - Protesting the Russian Aggression In Ukraine “Mockery Of Putin”
On
May 9, 2022, Vladimir Putin intends to deliver a public address in Mariupol,
Ukraine declaring the “liberation” of the city of Mariupol. Most of the nations
and people of the world agree that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the
destruction and loss of life that Russia has perpetrated upon the Ukrainian
people is wrong in every way imaginable. Russia’s wanton aggression threatens
not only the Ukrainian people but by extension, the rest of free world.
While we cannot directly alter the course of the struggle for freedom in Ukraine, we cannot sit idly by and do or say nothing.
We have created an artistic protest sim to deride and mock Vladimir Putin and his proposed speech on May 9. His assertion that Russia has liberated a city that he has essentially destroyed is ludicrous and an affront to the Ukrainian people and the residents of Mariupol.
Our protest sim depicts the Russian aggression and destruction and mocks Vladimir Putin for expecting that the Ukrainian people, and indeed the rest of the world, would celebrate and applaud him for Russia’s so called “liberation” of Mariupol.
SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Grand%20Canyon/112/176/3006
Visit Today! Show your
support for Ukraine and the cause of freedom!
EDITOR'S NOTE: The views expressed in this press release are those of the writer only, and do not imply an endorsement by the SL Enquirer or agents thereof.
Friday, April 22, 2022
EDUCATION IN CYBERSPACE – VIRTUAL WORLDS BEST PRACTICES IN EDUCATION: JOSH(THOMAS1 BELLIC) REPORTING
The SecondLife Grid is home to a great many innovative groups of people who have devised new ways to incorporate Virtual Worlds into our daily lives. The areas of art, entertainment, finance, education, and others, have all been enhanced through their creative efforts. Leaders in the use of cyberspace in education, the folks at VWBPE just wrapped up their 15th annual Conference. I recently sat down with Beth, iSkye, LV, and Kevin, me of the Staff of VWBPE and they graciously consented to answer a couple of questions about their innovative work in support of education.
Let's get started, shall we?
Josh (Thomas1 Bellic) JB: So then, tell me, Beth. Exactly what is this VWBPE thing the buzz is all about?
Beth: VWBPE stands for Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education, which culminates in an annual online conference held each spring. Immersive virtual environments have been used in education long before the advent of head-mounted viewers like the Oculus Quest. We bring together educators and other interested people from all over the world to discuss how these environments can most productively be used for teaching and learning.
JB: How did the idea of a VWBPE conference come into being?
LV: Back in early 2007 there were informal groups of educators and those interested in the potential of virtual worlds for education who would get together to talk about the ‘what might could be’. One of the ideas tossed around based on their personal (and physical) experiences was “What would happen if we had a conference and asked educators to share their best practices?” These informal discussions became more serious, and SL-BPE (Second Life Best Practices in Education) was born.
On May 25, 2007, 1300 educators from around the world gathered at the Second Life Best Practices in Education: Teaching, Learning, and Research 2007 International Conference in the virtual world of Second Life. The event was the first 24-hour, international conference ever to take place entirely within a virtual world.
After a year’s hiatus, Rockcliffe University Consortium took over the conference co-ordination and SL-BPE was reborn in 2009 as Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education (VWBPE). It continues to this day.
JB: This Conference is a big undertaking. How many folks does it take to put on something like this, of this magnitude?
Beth: At the top, we have the Executive Committee of three people. They are joined by six more people to make up the Organizing Committee. We also have the help of dozens more people who assist with the conference itself. Our volunteers are second to none in their dedication, enthusiasm, and energy, in every part of the Conference.
Kevin: All in total there are between 70-90 people that are dedicating their time to bringing this conference to life.
JB: What are some of the more interesting areas a visitor might see at a VWBPE Event?
Beth: My favorite part of this conference is the Exhibit Hall, which is unlike anything you’d see at a brick-and-mortar conference. Our theme for the conference build for the past three years has been Outer Space, so exhibitors are given a parcel floating in space in which to build something. It’s so amazing to see the things they come up with to portray their ideas and offerings! The exhibits are open through April 23rd, by the way.
It’s also fun during the conference to see some of the different avatars that people use to represent themselves. At various times I have been a human, a tiny hedgehog, and a bunny, for instance.
JB: What are some of the more inventive things that have been pioneered at VWBPE?
iSkye: One example is a different approach to mathematics, called SubQuan, which if you try it, revolutionizes the ability to do and understand math, from addition/subtraction to multiplication/division, to algebra, geometry, and more. The demonstration was entirely in 3D. A 5-year-old child could catch on within minutes - me with a university degree, I caught on very quickly and I haven’t forgotten it!
JB: Have you heard of some success stories as educators implement the things they learn at these conferences?
Kevin: Many educators credit their desire to create a curriculum in Second Life based on what they have seen other people do at our conference.
LV: Absolutely. A common story is that someone was inspired by a presentation or an exhibit and later made contact with the presenter, becoming collaborators in future work. Another is graduate students using presentations to further their research interests and partnerships. An advantage to virtual world events like this is the ability to IM someone immediately to express an interest in their work.
JB: Second Life is, arguably, a VW platform designed for adults. Do you know of any particular child-safe Virtual Worlds that teachers can use in their classrooms or during remote learning scenarios?
Beth: Although the conference deals with a multitude of virtual environments, we use Second Life for the conference itself because it’s the crossroads for virtual world educators to make connections with each other. Open Simulator and Minecraft: Education Edition offers the privacy that’s needed for younger children, and some of us are working with Linden Lab to have the same affordances in Second Life.
JB: You do employ a lot of volunteers for these events. How might someone get involved in supporting VWBPE, either during the annual conference or throughout the year?
Beth: The best thing to do is to contact Bluebarker Lowtide, our Volunteers Chair (https://www.vwbpe.org/contact). Starting in January we’ll begin recruiting volunteers for the conference itself, and the volunteer registration form opens up at that time. If you’re interested in more of a leadership role, contact Kevin Feenan at info@vwbpe.org at any time. Planning for the next conference begins right after the past conference, and starts to pick up speed in the Fall. Volunteering is a great way to meet interesting people!
JB: Is there anything else you would like our readers to know about VWBPE?
Beth: These environments are incredibly immersive and creativity-inspiring. There is a myriad of inventive ways that people are using different environments for education, and this conference is the heart of it.
Kevin: Instructors have used these environments to create immersive experiences that help students connect with skills in a way that is simply not possible simply by reading a book, watching presentations, or videos. The ability to place your mind’s eye from the vantage point of people at the heart of a learned experience and to appreciate the critical reasoning by being in the moment can provide greater insight by reframing one’s situational awareness.
JB: Where might a person go to get more information about VWBPE?
Beth: We keep our website (http://vwbpe.org) updated with current information and blog posts during the year. If you’re in Second Life, there’s a VWBPE group you can join that’s very helpful. We’re also on several social media platforms that are linked to the website. You can also ask anyone on the Organizing Committee, including me, Beth. (Beth Ghostraven) for more information - we’re happy to help you get involved with education in immersive 3D worlds.
So there you have it, folks. For the most innovative solutions and cutting-edge uses of Virtual Worlds to enhance education for students, check out VWBPE.org and learn how can get involved in this innovative outreach.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/VWBPE%20Gateway%20Pyxis/98/128/24
Be there! Aloha!!
JB
Thursday, April 21, 2022
GeekSpeak subject for Saturday 23rd April at noon SLT: Is extreme Inequality of Wealth dangerous?
The battle between rich and poor will never end. Why are we not rich? What can we do about it? Do we mind that there are rich people in the world? Why do people hate the rich?
Billionaires are becoming more powerful all the time. What happens if they take over all social media, all broadcasting, all military establishments?
Politicians can be rich but, in democratic societies, they can be voted out. Billionaires can’t be.
Should the rich be forced to pay 100% tax when they die? What would happen then?
Come to GeekSpeak on Saturday at noon SLT to discuss inequality and what to do about it. Bring all your friends, rich and poor!
IM Vulcan Viper, who teaches a meditation class every
Wednesday in the GeekSpeak auditorium, if you have ideas for new subjects.
April 24th - Noma Falta & Donn DeVore DUALSTREAM LIVE at Terry's Sunday Showcase
Join us on Sunday, April 24th beginning at 5 pm SLT for Terry's Sunday
Showcase, sponsored by the SL Enquirer! This week, you're in for a
particularly delightful treat as Terry's is proud to welcome back
veteran musicians Noma Falta and Donn Devore, performing together in an
exclusive DUAL STREAM!
NOMA FALTA is a POWERFUL, passionate
performer in the Music scene of Second Life. A vocalist, bass player,
and guitar player in genres covering Blues, rock, soul, pop, and jazz-influenced tunes. Noma plays bass and sings live with tracks for solo
shows, but she can also perform a solo acoustic show - just woman and
guitar.
She is a powerful, soulful Vocalist and Musician
enjoying the company of Second Lifers for over 13 years. A high-energy
artist who loves being involved with the audience during her shows. From
solid grooves with bass and tracks to heartfelt unplugged acoustic
shows - it is all about the Music and You.
A
Multi-instrumentalist and Strong Vocalist with power and soul embedded
in all music endeavors, Noma has extensive experience for the past 40+
years around the Real-world on stages, arenas, and bars across the U.S
and overseas.
Joining Noma for this special LIVE ensemble is Donn
Devore, who is a music producer, audio engineer, multi-instrumental
musician, singer, composer, and Second Life performer since 2007.
Inspired
by Nine Inch Nails, Pink Floyd, and more, Donn performs a mix of
original rock and electronic music. Combining influences from rock,
trance, and techno genres, Donn has developed a delicious blend of sounds
from guitar-based love songs to high-energy dance music to experimental
electronic pieces. He demonstrates a broad range of musical talent
singing with a rich, soulful voice while jamming on guitar and
keyboards. His live shows are exciting to watch with colorful visuals
and particle effects creating a fully immersive live music experience
while inviting audience interaction.
Help support live music with friends, laughter, and a whole lot of fun...ONLY at Terry's Place!!!
__________________________________________________________________________
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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Live Performer Websites:
Noma Falta - http://www.nomafalta.com
Donn DeVore - http://www.donndevoremusic.com
FROLIC'S NEW FASHION WEEK The CREAM of the CROP
LUXE Paris shone on the catwalk
of SL Fashion Week, the new super event from the legendary Frolic Mills.
No, the famous virtual trendsetter has not lost its Midas touch!
With a team of ultra select designers, all presenting exclusive creations, seven mega
shows in a grandiose setting and about 400 visitors per day, the first edition of the SL
Fashion Week is a resounding success.
Cancer
survivor, Frolic relaunched his virtual career last fall, after a long
absence fighting for his real life. With his passion intact, he launched
SL 20 magazine, a monthly publication listing the top 20 designers in a
particular sector of the fashion industry. It is this group of
exceptional designers who are making the first SL Fashion Week.
TRIBUTE to HERMÈS
Ranked 4th among the top 20 formal wear brands, LUXE Paris is there and took advantage of the occasion to launch its new collection Tribute to Hermès, a tribute to the prestigious French fashion house, more than a century old.
Originally
a manufacturer of harnesses and luxury saddles, Hermès made a name in
the world of fashion with the creation of its famous silk scarves in
1938, 100 years after its foundation. Today, a Hermès square is sold
every 30 minutes, somewhere in the world.
VALSNIA WAS THERE
Valsnia,
LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR, was walking the show. Her reign is almost
finished and she is now promoting the 8th edition of the LOOK of the
YEAR contest, that will elect the next LUXE Paris ambassador (LUXEParisLOOkoftheYEAR.com).
Also
starring on the runway, the new LUXE Paris Geometric collection,
inspired by the work of American designer Marc Jacobs, as well as the
famous LUXE Paris BREWIN collection, cut from the works of Canadian
painter Dave Brewin.
SL
Fashion Week continues through Saturday April 23 with a collective
super show at 10 am slt Saturday. A must for fashion lovers!
Here is your limo:
LA GALLERY PRESENTS "CELEBRITIES... ALSO PAINTERS" GOING ON NOW ! MARCH 25TH - MAY 25TH
La Gallery presents “CELEBRITIES ALSO PAINTERS” a unique exhibition, dedicated to celebrities who are also painters, like Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Row Wood, Paul McCartney, and many others: 60 artists - 150 paintings. This exhibition is sponsored by The Second Life Enquirer and the City of New Orleans At the same time, La Gallery presents a photo exhibition by Lalle Van Beeck-Na. We expect many of you in our large art space with a bar and good music. The Gallery is dedicated to all kinds of exhibitions and events: painting, sculpture, photography, design, performances... You are a creator, painter, sculptor... You wish to present or sell your works... Do you have some exhibition ideas? Contact : Lalle Vanbeeck-Na (Lallena Resident) Taxi : http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chirico/172/179/2504 Interview of Lalle Vanbeeck-Na published in the SL Enquirer : http://www.slenquirer.com/2022/03/also-painters-exhibition-at-la-gallery.html
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