Fourth of July Parties At The Sunweavers (And Mieville)

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By Bixyl Shuftan

Last week, the United States celebrated it's official birthday, the Fourth of July. A number of clubs celebrated, including those at the Sunweaver community.

 For Club Cutlass, the celebration came a little early on Saturday, July 2.

Liska was still in her pink avatar from a Relay "Bid Me," but this would be the last night.

Everyone had lots of fun, including DJ Cynthia.

Cynthia added to the fun with a few fireworks. 

The party continued at Xanadu with it's own Fourth of July party. 

DJ Jessie would dance alongside the "Muses" and some of the patrons.

The fireworks would be indoors. 

Club owners Perri Prinz and RECoyote Mindes dancing. Perri's had some rough times recently, but still keeps the club going, as of the writing of this article one official event a week.

The party at the Bouncing Bunny Beach Club on Sunday July 3 was changed to Come As You Are. But some came in red, white, and blue.

On Monday July 4, I heard about a party in the community of Mieville.

DJ Snowy, who is more noted for her sets in the Sunweaver community's clubs, was spinning the tunes for this party, with community manager Wyvvy (Wyvern Dryke) doing the part of hosting.

The "Mievies" are a mostly human community, but the "Flox" or "Floxmonster," as Wyvvy calls himself, is more-or-less in charge when the community land owner isn't around. As Wyvvy's a fun-loving character, it all works out for everyone.

The locals had a few furry visitors among them, many decked out in red, white, and blue.

That night at 6PM, there would be a Fourth of July party at the Happy Vixen, with DJ Khyra spinning the tunes.

A few outfits were from earlier parties. But they worked just as well.

Gil Otaared showed up as the Statue of Liberty.

 "You've got your hair in a bun."

It was a fun Fourth of July. Granted the country has plenty of problems, the news being full of stories of the country factionalizing, people having less faith that those from other political factions will honor commitments or respect them. But the USA has been through worse times, and each time come out in one piece.

Happy Birthday America,

Bixyl Shuftan

*Correction* Earlier I stated the Cutlass fireworks were from Chieftess Rita Mariner. They were Cynthia Farshore's.

4rth of July at Areo Pines

On the evening of July 4rth, Areo Pines held their annual Independence Day music concert. The place was crowded, close to fifty avatars present at times. The event took place at the Equus sim. This was the seventh year the virtual forest park has held these events.

Sorry for the late invite but the sim has been packed! Come experience and up close and personal High Quality concert with the EAGLES as we Rock in the USA!!!!

There were a number of lawn chairs set up for people to sit in. Or one could sit at one of the picnic tables and grab a hot dog. One of the park rangers was at a grill, serving up burgers and more franks. There were also dispensers one could pick up sparklers, and some of the people there had them in hand.

There were also some beer kegs about. No word on whether or not anyone was picked up for horseback riding while intoxicated.

Being a 4rth of July party, many were dressed in red white and blue. One was dressed in a "Wonder Woman" outfit. There was also a horse avatar walking about. And Areo Pines Park owner Cindy Bolero was there, dancing away with the group as the music from the "Eagles" played.

The event went late into the evening, the place still packed and all having fun.

Areo Pines Park has many events around the year. Plus any day people can come by for horseback riding, or just walk the forest trails at their own pace.

Bixyl Shuftan