SL ARTS & LITERATURE: A.R.T. Announces Finalists and Virtual Short Play Buffet Performances Caledonia Skytower Reporting...

The Avatar Repertory Theater announces the final seven plays selected by vote of the audience and company from the 30 presented in readings through March, April, and May.  They proclaim,"Life is a banquet, and so is theater. Put on your best bib and tucker and join the Avatar Repertory Theater as we present a seven course meal of full productions of the seven winning plays from the Virtual Short Play Buffet."  I am definitely getting my fork!

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CHILL @ THE CHILL LOUNGE w/DJ DIBOU Tonight kicking off at 7pm SLT

  ·♬♩·]¦!·   The NuSoul NeoSoul Show with DJ DIBOU comes to u tonight from the Chill Lounge 7:00PM to 9:00PM slt.   DJ DIBOU is takin us back to her roots .... NeoSoul Music and new music releases and  tunes from artists you may have never heard before and of course some "SLebrity News"!

SPONSOR: SL ENQUIRER, Lanai Jarrico, CEO
PRODUCED by Black Soul Rhythms Radio
HOSTESS: Charity Richez
LOCATION: CHILL LOUNGE "Classy Sexy Cool Establishment"
http://slurl.com/secondlife/San%20Jose%20East1/227/83/42
TUNE IN: http://BlackSoulRhythms.com

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SLE News- The SL Enquirer Media Center is back in the Destination Guide! Lanai Jarrico Reporting...

After attempting to submit our destination request to The Official Second Life website and having human errors in the submission process, we are happy to announce SLE can now be found in the Media & TV Section, once again!  Be sure to take a tour of the center and find out more about what we can do for you.

Tips for your Tour:

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RP Nexus News: True Blood Pumping in SL Cursa Charisma Reporting...

The phase of the moon kept the werewolves away, but vampires and fairies came out to play on July 2 with SL's Saturday night mistress of hiphop, DJ Nisa on Black Soul Rhythms Radio, at the Fangtasia Club http://slurl.com/secondlife/hypnotic/70/22/25 in Hypnotic. BSR's Bobbie Naidoo was hostess, presiding over a major event with dozens in attendance.

(Podcast of the event is available here!)

Started in October 2010, this is a vampire sim, but there is no hunting and no biting. The True Blood clan has both vampires and humans as members and they "all just like to hang out, attend events and have a good time." Your reporter was hesitant despite this reassurance in the sim info card, but quickly found it to be accurate. The atmosphere was casual, friendly, and open, and signs on the wall declared, "No biting on premises".

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The Wire: Spotlight on Urban Nightclub, All American Bad Boy Christion Sparta Cynamon Pearl Reporting...

The all American Bad Boy brand name and urban nightclub is owned and operated by Second Life resident and entrepreneur Christion Sparta. Recently, Christion and I sat down for an interview to discuss the re-opening of his club since May 2011. Christion’s club has a modern, urban appeal with that features the hottest DJ’s on the grid. Hands down, this is a hot spot for Hip Hop lovers or the curious minded who have always wanted to experience the urban scene. The Bad boys inc. owner encourages all to give it a try. This article takes a closer look at the man behind the brand while bringing the reader closer into urban night scene.

 

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SL ARTS & LITERATURE: A.R.T. Announces Auditions for "Alice"

AVATAR REPERTORY THEATER is auditioning for the lead role of Alice for their production of Alice Through the Looking-Glass which opens in November.

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Patriot Boots!

If George Washington's wife was both patriotic and kinky...

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The Moose Win GOHA Global Cup

Congratulations to the new GOHA Champs!

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Pets R Us SL's #1 Virtual Breedable Pet Store Cynamon Pearl Reporting...

Pets R Us is an in-world virtual pet store that carries every imaginable virtual breedable pet available in the Second Life market. In fact, grid wide Pets R Us sells every species including the most current releases. Just ask store owner and operator, Warbo Mint who assures that all of your breedable pet needs can be found in-store under the same roof.

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Spotlight feature: LET THE RACES BEGIN! Champion Horses & Interview with Janeatte Finchy, certified Champion Jockey & Trainer- Lanai Jarrico Reporting...

Racing horses for entertainment has a long history since way back in ancient times as the sport of Kings.  Horses and chariots come to mind when I think of how they were used in the ancient Greek Olympics, Egypt and in the Roman Empire coliseum.

 Today it is still practiced in the United States, Canada, Europe and around the world and is regarded as an equestrian sport.  

I have been to a RL horse track and Betting Arenas. They were filled with people from different places, coming together to enjoy the splendors of the Socialites and atmosphere while witnesses some real horses power in action.

In Second Life the fun of this Royal Sport is just beginning with Champion Horses…  

  
Online college classes are an option for people who enjoy the Internet and like to play, work,
and study that way. There is always a need for new innovations within
programs such as Second Life, and you have the chance to learn the skills
to bring exciting new things to Second Life.

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GOHA PLayoff Schedule

The Global Online Hockey Adssociation playoffs are almost done!

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SL ARTS & LITERATURE: New Ballet Company Presents " Swan"

Photo by Fae Varriale

Now I can add dancing to horseback riding, sky diving and a few other things I have done in SL that I would have never had the chance or ability to do in real life. I got involved with Swan as an opportunity to work with friend and fellow storyteller Dubhna Rhiadra, for whom I have great respect.  She asked me if I would narrate a collaborative story-dance piece she had been working on and I was honored to accept.  Then, at a rehearsal, I was asked if I would be so kind as to stand in for a missing member of the corps, and suddenly I became a virtual ballerina.  I truly became a part of Independent Ballet Company and their debut production of Swan which is now performing at venues around the grid.

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STUDIO 777 NEWS: Second Life's 17th Most Popular Destination, Reaches 170,000 Guests and L$10 Million Won!

STUDIO 777 ™
Get Lucky. Come Play With Us and You'll Win!
SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Sol%20Hermosa/168/192/24

★ STUDIO 777 IS THE 17TH MOST POPULAR DESTINATION IN ALL OF SECOND
LIFE! INDEPENDENTLY CONFIRMED BY METAVERSE!
http://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2011/06/top-second-life-sims-may-2011.html#more
★

(`'•.¸ We have amazing stores in our New Designer Mall! There's also
Free Play DEAL, NO DEVIL & ZYNGO there, along with a very cool new
amusement park ride called FREE FALL... it takes you 3,000 meters in
the air and drops you! Here's the Landmark... please support our VIP
retailers including the SL Enquirer, and if you're looking for a place
to sell your creations we'd like to help you succeed!

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Reader Video Submission: Outrageous Weirdiculous E-Harmony Bio Are you a cat lover? The SL Enquirer

It gets good at  0:59
Online Dating Services.

It is youtube.com videos like this that introduce me to the real horrors of online matchmaking and hooking up. I was left bewildered at the content of this video even cried because the unintended humor was almost as good as Chris Crocker's infamous LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE! rant. I wonder if these two are related or at least know each other.

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Suicide Island

Stacey and Stara visit Suicide Island, and somehow live through it... which sounds like a Polish joke, but isn't.

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Spotlight on Dandilyon Jinx, Owner & Designer of House of Silverjinx and Author of “End of Mae”, Available now on Amazon.com Lanai Jarrico Reporting…

For years, Second Life has been trying to shake off the unfortunate stigma of being just another virtual world game by people who have never experienced the many paths Second Life can take Avatars. Being immersed in virtual world Media since 2004, I have seen what these platforms can do to help people discover talents they never knew they had, to building and expanding their businesses on a global scale.

The possibilities are endless. Now is the time for those who continue to devalue the continued virtual  support and effort of true professionals, such as Musicians, Fashion Designers, Artists, Architects, Business Owners and even Authors like Dandilyon Jinx, to finally realize it is much more then leisure time spent.

People who want to learn the developing skills necessary to possibly
develop a program as successful as Second Life can find info at http://www.onlineuniversitydegree.org.
In the Internet age, programs such as Second Life will be popular for many
years to come.

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Dive Write In: Olivia's Creepy Diner

As an author in real life and a writer here in SL, I'm always interested in places where I can sit, take out a laptop and get some writing in...or just places where I take in their ambience and

flavor, thereby getting my creative juices flowing and spurring me on to write.

The first time I saw a picture of Olivia's Creepy Diner in the Seokcheon region [SLURL], I knew I had to check it out

for myself. It looked like some seedy dive one might find in a sinister story. Needless to say, the place left me not particularly interested in eating (ever again), but it definitely gave me

enough of a spook factor to think about the type of story that could play out in a location such as it.

Any place with tumbleweed is a place I want to be.

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BRING SL TO REAL LIFE! Register for the SLCC in Oakland California- August 12-14, 2011

http://www.slconvention.org/registration/register-now

Early Bird Registration: Sale ends June 30th - $250.00

The SLCC has been an annual real world event that takes place around the country creatd by Second Life residents for Second Life residents.

Whether you are in Second Life for business or for pleasure, this is an opportunity to meet some of the top content creators, musicians, artists, Educators and even some Lindens!


This Event will be held at  Oakland Marriott City Center in Oakland, CA

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The Wire: Spotlight on DJ Rico Rodex Cynamon Pearl Reporting...

When asked what makes him tick DJ Rico Rodex will probably give you some cheeky response, but when I conducted this interview he unabashedly declares a love for Dancehall Reggae music as loud and clear as a thumping baseline. The music, ‘Dancehall Reggae’ has its origin in the Caribbean island of Jamaica; however bringing the Caribbean vibe into unchartered territory is this DJ’s speciality and primary mission. It could be that his diverse background gives him a natural aptitude for crossing cultural boundaries. Hailing Jamaican and Puerto Rican mix brings a new interesting splash of flavour that sets him apart from the ordinary. In fact, Dancehall Reggae itself is a hybrid of mixing of African drums with thick Reggae baselines while spicing it up with MC’s toasting catchy lyrics on top of hypnotic rhythms that make the body feel nice. Once you’ve had a little taste it’s not difficult to get hooked.

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Vikings Win SFL Super Bowl

Stacey jumping on the Viking bandwagon...

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DJ SHINE Joins The Black Soul Rhythms Radio Staff

(JUNE 22, 2011) Black Soul Rhythms Radio is proud to welcome it's newest staff member Sean Namori a.k.a. DJ SHINE to the family. This creative DJ from RL New Jersey has been producing radio shows for BSR Radio for more than a month and already commands an audience when he does his live events in SecondLife. Come see him for yourself every Friday night at SugarHill Lounge 5:00PM slt.

We sat down with DJ SHINE and chatted with him briefly and we share that conversation with you:



BSR RADIO: Give us a brief synopsis of your DJ experience??

SEAN NAMORI: well im an up and coming radio dj(because believe or not we now have different types of djs in this day an age , i thought we all were in one category but hey lol ) learning as much as i can to become better at what i do . i havent had much experience (unless u count sneaking onto my dad's turntables and making my own mixes while he was away at work hehe.) .music is my life and i love sharing what moves me to my audience. growing up around music and watching my dad dj kept me infused into all music. mixing and creating music was awesome for me to watch. to this day i still get chills when i hear a live band or a good song . and with that foundation i think my skills will grow as a dj.

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Second Life Celebrates 8 years

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GOHA Playoffs Underway

SL's premier hockey league is in playoff season, and Stacey has worked herself into the marketing scheme...

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Second Life turns 8!!

It is birthday time in Second Life. The theme for this year’s birthday celebrations is “The Magic of SL” – which LL describes as being “about that moment when we realized how amazing Second Life really is. It’s when we found our own personal connections to Second Life, realizing its potential in our own lives and the lives of other Residents. Whether it’s the social aspect, the content creation possibilities, or unique business and commerce opportunities, we’ve all got a tale of Second Life magic to share.”

I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek at the sims before they open to the public tomorrow , 20th June 2011 @ 10.30am SLT.

I have to admit to being blown away by what the exhibitors have done this year and would encourage you to find some time to see for yourself. The best way to see the stands is in a SL8B tour pod made by Yavanna Llanfair. You can pick one up just next to the welcome centre which was built by Myopic Mole. There are tours for both the east and west sims, both leaving from the same point.

In my meanderings I came across the Cognitive Conjuring stand built by Aticca Bekkers and some of her friends. Aticca for me epitomises all that is good about SL and makes it credible. She told me “The magic of SL is sometimes in the choices we make and the many many paths we have to choose from. For me the special magic of SL is how it makes a RL disability visible or invisible at the resident’s discretion, it is the Ultimate conjuring trick and it is a path I have explored often.” You see the human behind Attica is dyslexic, suffers from Agoraphobia and she battles to walk in the real world, but here in SL she has the opportunity to be all she can be and she has chosen to do exactly that and it is her mission for others to be the same.

Visit the amazing birthday cake which has been built by Tao Mistwalker and his team and also hosts the cake stage, where you can dance IN cake!

On the 23rd June @ 11am, Kim Linden will officially open the celebrations and this will take place at The Main Stage.

Go and have a look for yourself, you will have fun, there is something for everyone. Let the magic that is SL continue ...

Here's the LM for the Welcome Area:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/SL8B%20Magnificent/41/64/22

See you there.

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The Wedding Of Jodie And Kiki

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.... (starts to cry)

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VSF Open House

Stacey visits the Virtual Six Man Football League...

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STUDIO 777 ™ Get Lucky. Come Play With Us and You'll Win!

SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Sol%20Hermosa/168/192/24

★ STUDIO 777 IS THE 17TH MOST POPULAR DESTINATION IN ALL OF SECOND★
LIFE! INDEPENDENTLY CONFIRMED BY METAVERSE!
http://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2011/06/top-second-life-sims-may-2011.html#more


(`'•.¸ We have amazing stores in our New Designer Mall! There's also
Free Play DEAL, NO DEVIL & ZYNGO there, along with a very cool new
amusement park ride called FREE FALL... it takes you 3,000 meters in
the air and drops you! Here's the Landmark... please support our VIP
retailers including the SL Enquirer, and if you're looking for a place
to sell your creations we'd like to help you succeed!

STUDIO 777 STATISTICS AND OPPORTUNITIES -- JOIN US AND WIN!

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Designer Dossier: Kimber Carter CCD Lacy Muircastle Reporting...

Kimber Carter is the new owner and designer of Carter's Custom Designs (CCD). Kimber purchased the CCD store and products from Caithlin Carter in August 2010 and continues in Caithlin’s footsteps to provide the most elegant jewellery and beauty products to the citizens of Second Life.

Kimber came to SL out of curiosity. She commented “There is always something to discover and learn. Everything here is complex yet at the same time simple. If you look closely you can figure out how something works and then put it into the big picture. It's like a dream, a very happy one, a dream and a fantasy. I love fantasy and here in SL, you can live it.”

Kimber got into designing jewellery when one day after purchasing a ring she studied it and discovered that it was not very well made. This spurred her on to investigate what was possible. So she started searching for textures and then found other things that gave her ideas; that triggered more ideas and interest and it became a passionate mission for her. Kimber says “Finding out how, what, where... I was amazed with the endless possibilities.” Soon her first business “Elegant Designs by Lake” was born, which then became BodyWear Jewelry. This business belongs to Lake Swords which is another avatar of Kimber’s.



Because BodyWear went on to become really successful, Kimber (Lake) took the decision to make it into a franchise operation thereby giving her more time to do what she really wanted to do – design jewellery.

And then in August 2010, things changed again and Kimber bought CCD from Caithlin Carter.
Kimber stated “When I first heard that CCD was for sale, I was totally intrigued. I couldn't stop thinking about the possibilities but I was also concerned about the amount of work that would be involved in the transition. I would go visit Caithlin’s store and carefully look at each item. At first, I didn't think I would be able to handle such a huge project of converting everything but as time went by and after numerous visits with Caithlin to discuss the details, I decided to go for it. I am deeply grateful to Caithlin for everything she did during the sale process and it helped me tremendously when she put the reference in her profile to me and the new CCD. I was now owner of one of the most elegant and prestigious jewelry and avatar beauty-supply stores in Second Life. The dream became a reality.”

Kimber says that she manages all of this with the support of an outstanding team, LarryB Writer, Caithlin Carter who remains on in a design capacity, Iain Wandsworth and all her beautiful models.

Kimber is very passionate about what she does and expects nothing short of perfection from herself, wanting only the very best for her customers. She said “I would like the experience of shopping at CCD to be completely immersive and truly inspiring.”

She has plans to fill the CCD plaza with brilliant new products, products that set the pace for Second Life fashion and products that really make use of new viewer innovations and trends.
Kimber concluded by saying “My main goal has always been to make this my perfect world... Perfect in every way... And along this journey in second life, I learned that this so-called 'fantasy' is actually 'real'. Real people, real friends, real passion, real feelings, real challenges, and real business. I have also found 'real' happiness from this wonderful opportunity to do something that I love and something that brings a little beauty into people's lives.”

The CCD Blog is available at - http://carterscustomdesigns.wordpress.com/
The CCD Store SLURL is - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/CCD/127/106/901

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PHOTOGRAPHY SPOTLIGHT: Woolicious Photography -Cynamon Pearl Reporting...

          Wookitty Renfold, joined The Wire group recently and has blown me away with her Photography skills. Quite honestly it didn’t surprise me one bit. She has always been a great supporter and community oriented individual. Recently, I asked Woo (also known to friends as Woo-licious) how the photography was going. After viewing some of her work I was totally unaware that such talent had been right under my nose the entire time. Woo’s images are whimsical and imaginative really encapsulating the heart and story of the subject. In her own words Woo says...

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Spotlight Feature- Interview with Auster Elan from GIZZA Carmy Sonata Reporting...

Auster Elan

Gizza is one the most famous places in the virtual world, these fashions are really loved by a lot of avatars across the grid and it's  group is very generous with its members. Many time they offer special gifts for gents and ladies.

I met Auster Elan, Gizza's creator and designer and he answered some questions about second life's fashion.

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UWA NEWS- Twinkle Arrives at North Woodvale Primary School -Univeristy of Western Australia News

School Principal, Greg Brice receives 'Twinkle's Journey' and '100 Treasures from UWA' from Jay Jay Jegathesan, Manager, School of Physics, UWA (and lead of UWA Virtual World projects) on behalf of Bay Sweetwater of California, USA-  UWA News

Read about what happened with the school
http://uwainsl.blogspot.com/2011/06/twinkle-arrives-at-north-woodvale.html

The full story
http://uwainsl.blogspot.com/2011/05/most-important-thing-i-have-done-in.html

 Machinima
http://ccmixter.org/files/Loveshadow/26807  

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SLE JOB OPPORTUNITY: Are you an SL Graphics Designer & Photographer looking for a commission Job with flexibility?

The SL Enquirer is looking for someone that can handle promotional needs and assignments for our marketing campaigns, Spotlight Features and Events.  The qualities SLE is looking for are, at least one year experience in Second Life and knowledgeable about taking in world snapshots and creating promo textures, using PS and/ or adobe programs.  Other attributes include a Professional outlook and Positive attitude while making your own hours, but able to meet deadlines.  Contact Lanai Jarrico at lanai_jarrico@yahoo.com, reference:  SLE Graphics Department.  

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The SFL Super Bowl Is This Weekend!

Get your tickets for the first SFL Super Bowl!

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Machinima Feature: Second Tribute To JLo "On the Floor" -An EvaDivaSmalls Production

Second Life is full of creativity that mimics the real world.  Here is a great example of how you can even be a Superstar in your favorite music videos!

For more videos like this visit http://www.youtube.com/user/EvaDivaSmalls

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Machinima: Project DIRECT- Oregon Writing Project- The University of Oregon

Learn more about Project DIRECT by visiting their Youtube Channel!

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