Multiverse "Jail and Bail" Raises "Over 25,000" Linden Dollars For Parkinsons

 

By Bixyl Shuftan

 

 Yesterday. Tuesday November 4, was the final day of the Multiverse Fair, a Halloween-themed major fundraiser for the Michael J. Fox Foundation, which funds Parkinson's research. Among the events was a "Jail and Bail" that took place in the afternoon. Earlier in the day, there was a Linden dunk tank event, but I missed that. 

 

 Is they innocent?  Or is they guilty?  Only you can decide!  Come to the Jail and Bail and give your input regarding the two prisoners!  Jail and Bail is going on NOW and we got a pretty good crowd of AMAZING AVATARS. :

 

Mesmer Macabre and Grimoire Hexem were the volunteers for the event. Both were in cages between two donation boxes, one labeled "Keep them in," one labeled "Let them out."

 

For close to an hour, a crowd made up of characters worthy of a circus carnival, including a steampunk robot, a furry clown with huge claws, an elf, and a ten foot tall man, both cheered on the jailers and the jailed. There was also someone acting as the mascot of the fair, a "Nubbins." "You all have some incredible avatars!" he told everyone, "Seriously. Thanks for showing up today in *style*."

 

At one point, the cell of one was flooded with rodents, "Oh noes! Her cage is filled with rats! Oh the humanity!!" Then there was a flash that left the prisoners unharmed, but not the critters, "Oh no, my rats!"

 

The prisoners pleaded, "If you keep me in jail... I won't be able to create things, now wouldn't that be a shame?" And there were retorts, "The only reason to keep them jailed is public safety.  AND WE ALREADY KNOW THAT IS SHOT TO BLAZES!" 

 

The event went on, the Nubbins goimg, "Okay, I didn't wanna do this ... I didn't wanna resort to this ... BUT IF YOU DON'T SET MY CLIENTS FREE, I'M GONNA STAR TELLING *DAD JOKES* !" "When did you stop telling them?" Mesmer then offered the crowd a gift if 1000L more was donated. It was, and I found a funny bumper attachment in my inventory that when others used, it made a little gesture and noise. 

 

Then Nubbins announced, "We're up to 5000! And I promised a huge explosion, right?  WHO WANTS TO SEE A REALLY REALLY HUGE EXPLOSION?" And then there was a flash, with a ring of light remaining, "Boom baby!"

 

The Linden count went up, "You are a generous group. Donations are up to a total of 16.900 so far! :D " More gifts were given out, strange ones, "We will protect your families with meat abominations." "My clients gonna haz to go to the bathroom soon, and that's somethin' ya don't wanna see!" Then Nubbins announced, "Okay, I just got word from da judge. As of now, these signs is reversed. 'Let Them Out' means keep them in." "Whaaaat?" "And 'Keep Them In' means let them out." "If they were reveresed, wouldn't it be 'Let them in' and 'Keep them out?'" "Hmmmm, dat a good point Morgan. Now go sit in the corner." 

 

There was talk about releasing just one. Then of releasing them,but turning them into something called a "meatcat."  "We up to 10,000 on free them!!." Nubbins went at one point, "We gots thirteen minutes to save dem from, syrup induced punishment!" Mesmer went, "We got just 7 minutes and 3k to get us out of here before the meatcat consumes." One went, "We know Mesmer did it! Guilty as charged! Mesmer's fingerprints were on the..." "What was the crime?!" "Crimey fingerprints."

Time ticked on, "Okay, we have 20 seconds." "Ahhhhhhhhhh!" "Can't we just drop the cages in the ocean someplace?" And then, "We got bailed by fifty! Yay! We are released!" "Time is up!" Nubbins announced, "They are freed." And the cells were opened. Grimoire went, "I knew you were wonderful, reasonable people." Mesmer spoke, "You guys are AMAZING!"  One guy grumbled, "Sabotaged! there goes the sweatshop, caged forced labor plan," then brightened, "Thanks again for the goodies Mesmer."

 

Nubbins announced, "Thank you all for your generous donations! This jail n bail earned over 25,000 L$ for the foundation!" Some people left to look around, others hung around for a bit.

 

Later on, there would be an announcement in the group.

 

THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS MEMBERS!
Tue, Nov 04 2025 3:04:22 PM SLT

Thanks to our generous members the JAIL N BAIL just earned over 25,000 L$ for the Michael J Fox Foundation... and purchases from the Kiosks earned an additional 7,500+.  THANK YOU ALL for your great generosity. :D

After that night, the Multiverse Fair was officially closed. But fans would look back at the chaotic, sometimes slightly freaky and spooky, fun.

 

Bixyl Shuftan

"Burning Man 2020 The Multiverse" in Second Life

By Gemma Cleanslate

 Burn2 Playa is open for this week in Deep Hole. This is a very special event  beginning Sunday , August 30 and ending Monday September 7. Most of you know that the actual Burning Man event held in Nevada is canceled this year because of the corona virus. All over the world Burners are encouraged to participate in virtual happenings.

“The many groups and Regionals around the world are being encouraged to go virtual, create activities and events to be experienced online. The various participating groups and regionals are called "universes." For Burn2, we are featuring art installations by artists known across the SL virtual world, along with the different past builds of the Man and a rendering of this year's RL Empyrean Temple. A main stage will see performances by DJs, live singers and live performers of all kinds.”



For those not familiar with Burning Man there is a video that will introduce you to the 10 Principals and scenes from past Burning Man gatherings.  https://www.youtube.com/embed/9kDI2lCOEpo

This year will be so different for all Burners, real life and virtual .

I went over Saturday to take a tour of the venue while there was room and time  to see it. I entered in the town of Gerlach where it was good to see the usual storefronts and offices for the Burn2 in place. I stopped into the Burn2 office and was happy to see the memorial to my good friend Ranger  Ladyslipper Consantine is there. I was a ranger for years with her and also did many outside activities. I think I am going to return to ranger this year.

 I moved on to the entrance stopping to pick up information and  gifts along the way. Since the event is not open yet there were  no greeters there but I know they will be there to help anyone who asks. I ran into Miss Suzanne Super Sweet (SuperSuz Resident) who is a real life burner who is coordinating the event in second life. She is looking forward to the week and to helping Burners and other newbies visiting in second life for the first time.



She has made a video to help them orient to the virtual experience . It is cute and informative !
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpHGerrXO5U

Here is a  look at the wonderful Man which was constructed by Marianne Mccann and I am not sure if it is new or a resurrection of a past man. There will be several burnings I am sure. There will be a Burning of the temple also with lamplighters doing their job.

I took a ride on one of the art cars and stood at the stage where there will be parties during the week.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14wXD2UqrcGjBEGMEmC8ZPCBd44bhm6JdV-xg-at4fkU/edit#gid=0

Caro Fayray shows us the new relationships that are occurring with robots as they become so much more of everyday life.

My friend Leondra Larsson erected a tower to Humanity. “ And so on this Playa it is fitting to celebrate these themes of the essence of what man is, The workshop and The Renaissance (rebirth) “.

There is so much to see and experience at this event and lots of time to do it. The usual sl Burn2 event will be  taking place at the end of September into October . This will be a much larger event spread over 5 regions but do not miss this special offering.  You can get a vehicle to ride around in or rezz a horse in Gerlach before you enter the playa. Have fun!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Burning%20Man-%20Deep%20Hole/166/25/24

Gemma Cleanslate