Drama Libre's Time Traveler's Ball

 

 By Netera Landar

Drama Libre hosted a Time Traveler’s Ball on Saturday, Jan. 10. Xerxes Sismondi, Drama Libre’s founder, and his team of builders never disappoint. These creative individuals excel at brainstorming and transforming ideas into graphic settings. They are the driving force behind 986 parties. The first was held on Nov. 4, 2006.

When I saw the Time Traveler’s Ball listed in Second Life events, I knew that’s where I wanted to go. I put on my favorite flapper dress and clicked on the landmark. After entering Drama Libre’s main door, I clicked on the yellow door, which leads to the venue, and landed on a staircase overlooking the dance floor. 

The event had already started, and DJ Alexis Radikal, a tiny cat wearing what looked like Dr. Who’s TARDIS (Time and Relative Dimension in Space) British police box. How cute is that? 

 

Supporting Alexis were Beethoven on the piano, Paganini on the violin, Yo-Yo Ma on the cello, Harpo Marx on the harp, and Louis Armstrong, winning the hearts of all present with his trumpet.

 

I noticed some interesting time travelers dancing in the venue. Representing the past, I see Zynthar Zinner in a cage held by a dinosaur. Too bad he didn’t travel in time with Houdini. Rendal Constantineau was an adorable time-traveling raccoon seated in the Time Machine.

 

Cathy Ryder, a Drama Libre builder, wore a Victorian white, gold, and green trimmed gown.

Patty Gummibaum, another builder, sailed through time in a light pink French gown. 

 

From the 16th century, Ami Tamura wore a burgundy gown with white-and-gold patterned sleeves and skirt. 

 

I noticed contemporary time traveler Cereal Milk had parked his DeLorean on the dance floor before heading back to the future.

 

And Xerxes was ready for the Final Countdown. A familiar avatar, Lapis Lazule, an adorable blue robot, represented the future, and a number of Dinkies had a grand old time.

Spock came through the time portal, probably in search of Captain Kirk.

I asked members of Drama Libre on Discord who came up with the idea for the Time Traveler's Ball. Patty replied, “The themes are really a mix of both individual inspiration and team collaboration. Each week, we rotate and have a lead builder, and sometimes the idea comes directly from that person. Other times, we brainstorm together to shape or refine it. By the time the build is finished, we’ve usually taken each other’s input and pushed the idea far beyond what we originally imagined.

A time traveler's clock. Watch the time, or centuries will pass before you know it.

Patty came up with the original concept for the Time Traveler’s Ball, but the final build was a team effort. “Everyone added ideas that elevated it far beyond my starting point, which is one of the things I love most about working with this team,” she said.
 
The event was a lot of fun, and they were friendly, humorous, and welcoming. Keep Drama Libre on your “go to” list. You won’t be disappointed.

Slurl: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Drama%20Libre/134/229/21

Netera Landar

 

Reader Submitted: Relay For Life of Second Life Holds Ribbon Cutting and First Laps

 

By Cynthia Farshore

 

On Saturday January 10th at noon SLT the Relay For Life of Second Life held a ribbon cutting ceremony and first lap followed by a dance. This was to celebrate the remaking of the entire American Cancer Society Island region and the symbolic beginning of the 2026 season. 

The American Cancer Society Island region is the official home of the American Cancer Society in Second Life. Since 2005, cancer patients, caregivers, and volunteers have been able to receive services and support from the ACS in SL without having to leave the virtual world.

The region filled with avatars of every kind listening to the dedications and descriptions of who did what to the region. Then ribbons that had been setup around the center square were cut.

After some cheering it was time to perform what is called the first lap were everyone walks around the interior of the new information center. At first things started rough as the leads were using voice instead of chat and not everyone could get voice. 

With the spirit of relay everyone helped in passing word what to do and was easy to follow the crowd as well.

It was a wonderful sight to see such a large crowd walking together in a single direction inside with dragons and winged unicorns flying around the outside. All united in the fight against cancer.

After a few laps around the crowd then moved across to a stage and dance balls where they danced and party from 2pm slt – 6pm slt.

If this event is going to be any indication as to what this season will be like then it will be a very great year!
 

Cynthia Farshore 

 

Nuvolino At Inspire Space Park

By Netera Landar

Nuvolino, an Australian electronic musician, performed at Inspire Space Park on Saturday, Jan. 3. “His music is wonderful” was the shared opinion during the laser light show featuring Trance and electronica music. He was positioned at the center of what seemed like a huge space array.

Inspire Space Park has been my favorite sim for over 16 years. I love the space setting for writing my manuscripts. I claimed one of the seats on the moon, clicked the stream, and was surprised to hear a live performance. 

 

My radar showed the set was on the ground, which I seldom visit. I contacted a few people, and one person replied. He sent a TP. 

 

Once on the ground, I enjoyed listening to Nuvolino’s music. He’s a natural, and his fans love him. Trance, electronica, and ambient music have a life of their own and often can inspire a writer or artist. How appropriate for a sim named Inspire Space Park.

The official SURL is http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shinda/33/223/1560 

 

Netera Landar 

 

New Year's Eve 2025

 

By Bixyl Shuftan

 

December 31 2025 was the last day of the year, New Year's Eve. And in various places, people celebrated the old year going out, and the new one going in.

 

At 2 PM, there was a formal party at the Chateau Trikassi Ballroom in Wooburn. 

 

The men and women were dressed quite elegantly there. 

 

At 4PM, Club Zero Gravity started it's New Year's Eve party. 

 

 DJ Rose played the tunes while wearing a very sparkly silver dress. 

 

 At 6PM. Club Cutlass would have it's party. 

 

 DJ Perri played the music for the crowd.

 

 Hostess DeniseUnicorn Toonie had out a party balloon dropper. After a few seconds, they popped in showers of colorful sparks.

 

 Later they were changed to be less flashy.

 

 

 The contest prize money, ten thousand Linden dollars, was shared by five people that night: Gil Otared, Rififi, Cynthia Farshore, Fortunas Sands, and Kylee Gracemount. 

 

 At 8PM came the main event for both the Sunweaver and Caledonian communities: the New Years Eve bash at the Goblin Cave. 

 

 Cynthia Farshore, the owner of Caledon Downs and the Goblin Cave, DJed for the event. 

 

 When the clock got close to 9 SL time, a ball started lowering, and hit the bottom when the New Year chimed in for the East Coast. 

 

 And fireworks would go off outside.

 

 It was quite a light show.

 

 As the night went on, the party would ring in the New Year as more time zones hit Midnight. 

 

 Finally at Midnight SL time, Cynthia Farshore would end the party with playing Caledonia's anthem.

 

 The Happy Vixen would hold an impromptu, unscheduled party for New Years.

 

 DJ Charlee would spin the tunes as the club did it's part in ringing in the new year.

 

 Last but not least, I would check out the Prim Drop Party at Bay City

 

 Marianne McCann would play the music for the party.

 

 

 I didn't arrive in time to see the Prim Drop itself, but there was the Conga Line, and plenty of fun chatter. 

 

 It was a fun close for New Year's Eve.

 

 Happy 2026 everyone. Here's to a good year, in and out of Second Life. 

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

The "Twisted Christmas Party"

 

On Monday December 15, the Happy Vixen Beach Club would hold a certain event: The "Twisted Christmas Party." Sometimes called the "Twisted Christmas Special," it's become something of a holiday tradition at this longtime beach club. It's owner, Nydia Tungsten, takes the opportunity to spin some of the wilder Christmas parodies that are not for tender ears. 

 

Has the overexposure of the season made you a little jaded? Have you heard so many classic carols, you could just say "Bah Humbug!" Has the over commercialization made you feel like decking the next mall Santa? Well then, come on over to our "Twisted Christmas" Night where DJ "Naughty Nydia" will give you holiday hilarity like you've never before heard with her range of parodies from mild to wild, with some tunes rated XXX mas. today is for those Nice and Naughty. Here's your ride!  

 

 Usually a fox, Nydia did the show in her mouse avatar, dressed in a ribbon.

 

 Kitacelia was the hostess for the event. 

 

We had some props up. It wasn't the best moment for Santa and his reindeer.

 

 Among the props was "Frisky the Snowman," whose cheesy pick-up lines got many of the women groaning, laughing, or talking about ways to melt him down. This picture is from an earlier party as I forgot to take one of him during this one. 

 

 As always for this event, the Christmas tunes and parodies ranged from mild, such as "Rusty Chevrolet" and "The Twelve Pains of Christmas," wild such as Weird Al's "The Night Santa Went Crazy" and Shockwave's "Grandma Got Knocked Up By A Reindeer," and Oh Emm Geee, which included several songs even the titles aren't fit for a safe for work newsletter. Nydia would also play an AI-assisted song made in "honor" of Frisky. 

 

 Among those dropping by was Sunweaver chief Rita Mariner.

 

A variety of people showed up. 

 

 

 For some, the holidays could drive them a little batty. 

 

 

 It was quite a wild Christmas party only Nydia and her friends could come up with.

 

 The Happy Vixen is located at Purrfection Estates (236, 219, 24), and as of the writing of this article has events Mondays 11AM to 1PM, Thursday from 6 to 8PM. and Fridays from 8 to 10 PM (this week no Thurs or Friday parties due to the Christmas holiday.

 

Bixyl Shuftan