The River Fundraiser For RFL And ACS

 

 By Netera Landar

 

The River's Bridgerton setting for Valentine's Day

When coming in-world, the Firestorm announcement informed me that The River’s Valentine’s Day setting represented Bridgerton. Valentine’s Day had already passed, but I thought it might still be there. I was glad to hear they hadn’t taken it down yet.

Get the horse from the stable, and you'll be ready to ride this carriage.

The romantic setting was a wonderful place for a sunset stroll with the one you love. There were colorful Victorian houses and awaiting carriages. Across the sim was an impressive stage, and according to my radar, people were talking off in the distance. I contacted one of the women, Siafra Odinson-Foxtrot-Softpaws. I’m always interested in learning more about Second Life.

One of the River stages located off the Bridgerton setting.

“This is the River, we’ve been here 15 years; however, this build is for a 2-day RFL event – RagnaRock Cancer. We have six tribute bands and 2 live singers over the next 2 days. It’s hosted by the Sugar SKOLS and the River as a fundraiser for RFL and the ACS,” said Siafra as she gave me the tribute schedule. 

The River's 2-day fundraising event took place on volcanic sets.

Saturday, Feb. 21 included: PINK at 12 PM; Red Hot Chili Peppers at 2 PM; Shinedown at 4 PM, and Imagine Dragons at 6 PM. Sunday, Feb. 22, would feature Prince at 12 PM; Live singer Eddy Bexar at 2 PM; Live singer Raven at 3 PM; The SyndiCATs present: Ghost at 4 PM, and In This Moment at 6 PM.

DJ Mark Ravenhurst takes the stage.

I returned on Sunday to see the event in action and learned that it was dedicated to a friend.

A memorial for the late DJ Boom.

“We are dedicating this event to one of our own DJs, whom we lost Tuesday to cancer…DJ Boomer. Since we started yesterday, we have already raised over 400,000L, and we are going until 8 PM tonight with another live singer and two more concerts,” said Siafra. “In the last two weeks, we raised 1.9 million Lindens.”

The Pink Tribute.

The River’s owner, WyldChild de Raven-Odinson, said that The River stands loud and unbreakable with Relay For Life. This is the first year The River is doing RagnaRock Cancer Fest.

Just City Tribute Band: Presents Prince and the Revolution.

“We fight because cancer has stolen too many voices, too many laughs, too many damn moments. We’re done watching it take the people we love. Relay Weekend is where grief turns into strength, memories turn into fuel, and community becomes our weapon."

Pink tribute on stage.

 

"We don’t back down – we stand together, and we fight like hell, because cancer doesn’t get the last word."

 

The SyndiCATS present Ghost.

 

Eddy Bexar (live singer).

 

In This Moment Tribute.

WyldChild is always looking for DJs and hosts who are ready to bring the noise and keep the River roaring.

Netera Landa

 

Note: some pictures from Angelika Courtois, Rafe Odinson, and Chaos deRaven-Odinson.

 

Raglan Shire Pre-Valentine’s Day Party

 

By Netera Landar

 

Dr. Bunny Dancer, Dr. Blade

In a Raglan Shire gazebo, the night before Valentine’s Day, DJ Alexis Radikal played some romantic tunes in a white gazebo. 

 DJ Alexis Radikal

 

 

Emmo Wei and Caleb Kit

Her group of regular Tiny avatars enjoyed the music and friendship, and looked adorable in their colorful outfits. 

 

Katie Canningham

They all welcomed me to their beautiful sim and said they didn’t mind that I was a “biggie.” 

 

Annaa Little Boots

The gazebo’s décor featured a magenta carpet, heart topiaries, multi-tiered hanging hearts, and twinkling fairy lights.

Butterfly dressed up for Mardi Gras.

They enjoyed their time together and couldn’t wait for the next event.

Netera Landar 

 

Willows Pre-show for Valentine’s Day

 

By Netera Landar

Faleen Renard and her hubby, Steverino

I learned that The Willows was having a pre-show for Valentine’s Day, on Friday, Feb. 13, so I thought I’d check it out. Immediately impressed by the venue’s size, I asked Faleen Renard, the owner, if it was okay to take pictures. She quickly approved, and I joined a group of regulars already enjoying the party. 

Mrs. Capriana Arcane and Mr. Chronos Arcane.

The venue was decorated in Valentine hearts, with a sign in the center in big, lighted letters reading, “Happy Valentine’s Day.”  Faleen was having a great time dressed as a sexy cupid, while her hubby, Steverino, wore a red vintage suit and bow tie. DJ Jaffee Gaffer chose some great music and was cute in his tee-shirt and shorts with hearts, and Suzy Sorbet, who was dancing next to him, wore a cute pink top and skirt.

Suzy Sorbet and Willows DJ Jaffee Gaffer

“Tonight is just a casual party, so everyone can participate in Valentine’s Day and have fun,” said Faleen. Tomorrow night is our formal event. I make sure we have a different theme every night of the week, and the club décor changes nightly, as well, to reflect the theme. It’s a lot of work, but I love it.

Jack and SaraAnn Aubry

Faleen said that the group has fun selecting costumes and avatars.

Kylie and Desperado Raynier

Senger and Willow Axelbrad

“We never know who (or what) will come through the door.”

 

Netera Landar

 

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