Daylight Savings aka Summer Time Reminder- Sunday March 10th @2 am (United States)

Taken at the Clock Museum in Second Life

What is Daylight Savings?
It is a shift in time created to benefit sports, retail and other activities that could use extra sunlight time after work hours. What it doesn't benefit is sleep and eat patterns, meetings, billing, travel and record keeping. Try to resist eating to late in the day to prevent disrupting your sleep. Another piece of advice is to adjust a clock in your home an hour ahead on Friday Night to continue eating and sleeping on your current schedule this weekend so that by Monday morning, your body will be adjusted for the work week!

Retrieved from day-finder.com, Daylight Savings Time, or DST, begins on the second Sunday of March and ends on the first Sunday of November.  In March, clocks are moved forward one hour from 2am standard time to 3am DST, and in November, clocks are moved back one hour from 2am DST to 1am standard time.  The phrase "spring forward, fall back" is a helpful reminder of these time changes. 

reference
http://www.day-finder.com/daylight-savings-2013.html 

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Invitation to UBERVERSE- a RL/SL Crossover Exhibition- Kicks off on Friday March 8th @ 9pm SLT to Midnight

What is  UBERVERSE?
"Uberverse is a new concept within the art world.  It showcases and allows people to come together and create artwork.  These people would never normally meet in real life.  There's a broad range of individuals online exploring their digital creations.  This exhibition is a showcase of their work. "- B1

This exhibition will simultaneously stream  in both Second Life and the real world. Please join us dressed in your most glamorous, or weirdest attire and  strut your stuff. 

March 8th-31st

Artists Featured:

        Morgana Nagorski, Kato Salyut and
         Sledge Roffo

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For more information visit:

 http://www.ballaratart.com/index.php?pageID=1

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Event: The Legendary Wayne Davis Band is Performing at SNAFUBAR Saturday, March 9th. 4-6pm SLT

Wayne Davis is an accomplished musician who brings a unique style to blues, country and rock music.  If you have not already made them one of your favorite live artists, you should check it out this Saturday!

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Spring is approaching. Are You Ready for a New Season? Lanai Jarrico Reporting...

With the Winter freeze now thawing out, it is time to think about starting anew. What can you do to make changes in your Second Life that can also benefit your first life?  Just like Spring cleaning of our homes, wardrobes and unnecessary clutter in our minds. A new season should bring positive changes. During Winter months, statistics show that people are more likely to become depressed and turn inward.  Self pity and sorrow soon follow. Letting some light shine through your windows and taking in fresh air is helpful but you can’t expect a new start without meeting yourself half way.

Treat yourself to something New
 Buy a new outfit, get a new haircut and raise your head up high. Feel good about yourself , otherwise find a way to improve on the things you feel you are lacking in. Change is needed. Spring is around the corner and there are things you can do to ring in the new season in the right direction.

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SL Business: How’d ya get so successful?- Definate Balfour Reporting...

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Recently I  sat down with an innovator in Second Life; she teaches those who want to provide for others. It’s an awesome thing to do to provide such a service to residents in the virtual world. Evelyn Enterprise is a company formed from one single question, ‘How'd your business get so successful?’ This is a question inquiring minds want to know. I spoke to the owner, Evelyn Johnson, and ask some questions and learned about what she has to offer and even what got her own business started.

Interview with Evelyn Johnson

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Spring Shopping Blues? Shop Vintage!- Definate Balfour Reporting...

When Spring time comes, we trade our coats and mittens for something to show off that inch more of skin. Why not do it with a vintage flare? Nothing screams more fun, love, and spring time to me then floral prints, shorts, and dresses.

 I was honored to meet Nova Monroe during one of my shopping trips to get ready for spring. Her style and shop is the epitome of spring.

I don’t consider myself a fashionista, I don’t  even consider myself a guru of fashion, but I do consider myself, my tastes, and likes the same as the girl next door. With that in mind, that doesn't mean I don’t want some style to my jeans, dresses, and other apparel I rock. Whoever said average had to mean plain and boring? Besides, last I knew I was a big girl dressing myself.

Her name alone, Nova Monroe, sets my mind to Marilyn Monroe, 50’s and 60’s style, vintage, and laid-back comfortable. Meeting her face to face, I was completely blown away by her style. The things she sells has a flare of unique and significance in their own right. I could tell this was a woman of my own heart, every piece she molded and crafted was personal and a reflection of herself. This chick is on to something, so I had to sit down with her for an SLE interview. I wanted to know about her and  wanted to share her with the world as much as I could. It interested me to know more about how she handles her business.

Interview with Nova Monroe

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Ballet Pixelle® will premiere its sixteenth original ballet, "En Passant", Wednesday, March 6 at 2:00 pm 2013

"En Passant" explores being human and having free will versus machines and automation using a game of chess. Programmed robot dancers (black pieces) dance together with avatar dancers -- real life dancers using avatars (white pieces) and perform live in virtual reality.

Discussions following all performances.

Original music composed and performed by Solary Clary (First Life: Sora Izumikawa). Original animations and choreography by Inarra Saarinen (First Life: Inarra Saarinen).

Performances take place on Sundays at 5:00 pm and Wednesdays at 2:00 pm through March at the Ballet Pixelle's Theatre:

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Quat/42/24/107

Come early because seats fill quickly!

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Random Video of the Day: Need a Good Laugh? Do it at the Expense of these Hilarious Goats.

Last week my teenaged daughter said I had to see this and she played it for me at family dinner. Needless to say I nearly choked on my drink.
 Since than I've heard a variety of hit songs with these hilarious screams included and just yesterday while driving in my car, the local radio station actually played a song with Goat collaborations. I had to pull over to crack up laughing.

If this doesn't give you a mere chuckle or have you gasping for air, then you are numb to cheap entertainment. Just sayin'

-Lanai

Special thanks to L.G, you are the best when it comes to showing me crazy Youtube videos. Next time wait til after dinner....

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EGOISME News: Great News at EVIAN! New Male and Female Skin Plus the Preview of New Male Skin called Eros!

Spring is just around the corner! With the New Season Comes Great New Changes.

Are you looking for a New Look for Spring?  We invite you to browse what EVIAN has to offer. 







Located on the stylish EGOISME Sim, you will find a great selection of skins for both men and women,  shimmery cosmetics for the ladies, and hair, bases and beards in a variety of fresh new styles.

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SL Newser News: The 2013 Relay For Life of Second Life season is ready to launch. -Bixyl Shuftan Reporting...

  On Saturday, March 9, 2013, at 10 am SLT, the Relay For Life Kickoff Celebration will be held on 4 special “kickoff” regions bordering the American Cancer Society Island.


More than 107 teams have pre-registered to participate in this year’s Relay For Life fundraising season in Second Life, but there is plenty of room for more.  Anyone who has registered, or is interested in registering a team is encouraged to attend the Kickoff Celebration to learn more about this year’s Relay For Life season.  If you are interested in learning more, contact Gem Sunkiller inworld, or you can join the Relay For Life Volunteers Group, or you can visit http://www.RelayForLife.org/secondlife. 

image retrieved from Relay for Life Second Life (c) website

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The SL Torch News: Things to do in SL

Check out some of the fun and exciting things to do and see in Second Life this week:

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Jewelry by Jake supports Fashion for Life

It is time once more for the annual Relay for Life Fashion Fair.  Every year, hundreds of people in Second Life ™ give up some of their time, creativity and money to help raise funds and awareness on behalf of the ‘American Cancer Society’ at FASHION FOR LIFE.                

This year from March 9th – 17th, an incredible 9 sims built by some of the grids best artists and builders will open to the public based on the theme of ‘The Seven Ancient Wonders of the World.’

But it’s not only the very best fashion you can expect to see this year but also dazzling art, beautiful buildings and a schedule of live events and fashion shows produced by SL’s top fashion agencies!

Jewelry by Jake is a VIP sponsor of this year’s event.

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Get Ready For Baseball Season At Jersey City!

Stacey At The Bat A lot of people make an active effort to draw a solid line between real life and Second Life, especially in some of the sims I hang around in. That said, a lot of what goes on in SL is driven by RL. I live in Massachusetts RL, we just had 40 inches of snow fall in a week, and I trend toward warmer activities the moment I delve into this fantasy world that we all share. Fo' instance... the moment I open the SL Sports desk back up, we're talking baseball.

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Mark Your Calendar for March Madness at Blackeri - March 1-March 31st

 Blackeri Mainstore Grounds

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March Madness Events 

The month of March is filled with sales, hunts, events, and a lot more. Blackeri & Blackeri Hunts has come together for the month of March to promote sales, deals, and even other creators grid wide!

It's A Mad Mad World Hunt - March 1st - 31st

This is a grid-wide hunt with over 20 creators from all corners of SL. The hunt is a twisted and dark Easter themed/Spring time event, don't expect fluffy bunnies [perhaps in a non-traditional more murderous way]. This is not your mother's hunt, unless she's into the darker side of life! 2L per stop to get the prize.

From Blackeri Mainstore - March 1st - 31st

Within the store bringing all this to you, freebies can be found in the MM Board, Prizes for Picks, and Lucky Chairs. Also sales on older products and older products that have never been released before. This will be clothing, shapes, gestures, and a lot more.  

Spring Sales Event -  March 20th - 31st

This is a cart sales event that has several companies involved, located on the Blackeri grounds, you can go cart to cart and find incredible deals and introductions to some pretty awesome stores! Clothing to skins you will be able to snag deals on the grounds you may not find in the stores themselves and even exclusives you won't be able to find anywhere else except this event! Prices will vary. We have some awesome creators, Hollyweird, Little Bones, and Celtic Corsets just to name a few of the folks you'll be able to find booths for down here!

Also during this event is a small raffle held to the side for 1000l in cash and a giftcard worth 1000L from Blackeri! Entry fee will be 100L. 

Rotten Egg Hunt -  March 20th - 31st

A family friendly hunt held during the Spring Sales Event, little purple and black eggs will be hidden amongst the carts and surrounding sales area. 1L per egg will contain things from mesh to non-mesh, boys to girl products, and even some little nuggets of joy for the kiddos! You'll be able to grab a free Easter Basket, scripted to be carried!

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Spotlight Feature: A New Jazz Club is in Town: Gringos - Lanai Jarrico Reporting...

  Jazz music originated in the early 1910’s in New Orleans and is a mix of African and European music traditions. The instruments used to set the tone of this popular genre are wind instruments like saxophones, trombones and trumpets mixed with piano tunes, bass guitars and even the banjo. There are other derivatives to Jazz which include Rhythm and Blues, Rock and Roll, Reggae and some good ol’ fashioned Funk.

In Second Life you can find clubs of all genres, but Jazz seems to be one of the most popular on the grid. I recently interviewed Gringo Miles, a resident that rezzed on the scene in 2007 and describes himself as an iron fist in a silk glove. He admits to never winning a popularity contest but can be one of the more honorable men you may ever meet. He’s straight to the point and handles his own business. Meet Gringo Miles

Interview With Gringo Miles

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Leaving Comments on The SL Enquirer

From The Desk of Lanai Jarrico

With all the comments good and bad that are submitted to this website. I review them all and publish the ones I see fit based on my vision of The SL Enquirer.

 The nasty and absurd comments never get published because I feel it's my responsibility as CEO to keep readers protected from those that feel the need to be negative. I want our readers in a positive mood and keep them from many of the attention seekers and drama queens that like to write comments to undermine, look down upon or otherwise try to discourage people from doing what they love. The SL Enquirer caters to those that come to Second Life to do activities, socialize with others and release their creative energy. For many it has helped them realize hidden talents and enriched their both real life and their second life. For those that abuse it, it causes drama and necessary emotional strain that we can all do without.

Those of you that have positive things to say, have different opinions to share or  have ways to help others are always welcomed and encouraged to leave comments, but always remember to think about what you say, give valid reasons, be kind to one another and respect those that choose to spend their time differently than you. Together we can all create a place of harmony despite our differences.

Thank you

Lanai Jarrico

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Dating in Second Life© - Definate Balfour Reporting…

I’ve done it, you’ve most likely done it, and honestly I really don’t know of too many who haven’t done it. What is ‘it’ you might be wondering?  Dating is ‘it’!

You roam the grid and you see it happening all the time, partnerships, engagements, and even people that have found love beyond the pixel, but all these things began the same way, dating. I wanted to know about others’ experiences, what they look for, and any advice that they may be able to provide. What other way to do this than asking avatars?

I began my journey to answer these questions by simply asking them. I came up with basic questions for friends, family, and even strangers to make things more even. I wanted unbiased answers, things that may not have been told to me by friends and family.

What I asked were the following:

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Open House at Evelyn Enterprises' Campus- March 5th @ 3pm SLT

Do you own a business in SL or RL and struggle with how to make it all "work"? Or maybe you want to start a business but are not sure about how to manage it?

Then save March 5th @ 3pm slt  on your calendar for the open house at Evelyn Enterprises' campus. This open house is all about the upcoming class "How to Run a Business". 

Taught by the dynamic Evelyn Johnson this course is set in a classroom environment at the campus; which you will tour on March 5th. The course is a 10 class curriculum - one class twice per week for 30 minutes - starting with Business 101 and ranges the gamut of what you need to know about running a business. Even how to find and train a good staff. 

Come see the campus on March 5th and meet Evelyn. She will be there to answer your questions about the course and sign you up. Hurry as seating is limited for the class starting on March 25, 2013.

TELEPORT TO CLASS

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Extending an Emerald Hand Beyond the Virtual World- Davvek Suun Ki Reporting...

We see movies about superheroes and wish the world had these costumed champions.  We look for good amongst all the challenges in real life.  Now, in a time when uncertainty seems to run so rampant; it’s good to know people are still at their best.  Just like that, a call for help is answered.  The popular sim Second Life continues to be a popular medium for virtual interaction.  Once again, The Green Lantern Core of Second Life (SL) has set their sights on another charity project.  This time their specific focus is for Community Outreach Programs. 

“The Green Lantern Core (GLC) was started in 2004 as a simple Green Lantern fan group and has since evolved into a multi-national public service organization. They are a tightly-knit group of like-minded residents who volunteer time assisting others and helping to make the Second Life experience a positive one for all.”

(Quote - GLC website) -http://greenlanterncore.org/about/

Second Life - SURL:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/New%20OA/229/41/2545

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DiversionZDance "Circus Diabolique" at Danse Macabre - LEA26 Performance Review- The SL Enquirer and the full house gives it two thumbs up!- Lanai jarrico Reporting…

On February 22nd. I received an event notification that read,

"Ladies and gentlemen allow me to direct your attention to the center stage where you will bear witness to terrifying sights that will haunt you to the day you die....behold the Circus Diabolique and let the nightmare begin”.

That was enough to make me dig through my messy inventory and pull out my best clown costume and get ready for the show.

As I continued to read, “Be drawn into the world of the dark circus in this second dance piece by artist Fae varriale and her dance company DiversionzDance, which was created as a vehicle for marrying her love of contemporary dance with a love of creating immersive artwork, Choreography, environment design and costume concept by Fae Varriale”.

By that time, my curiosity was peaked, I went, watched and came away with this to say…

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Music is Magic - an interview with Mantis Oh

Take a look and listen to this -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OIwmZyFvpg&list=UUZGo7LRQwnjyJhG3oAE-KUw&index=1

Amazing don’t you think?  Mantis Oh is one extraordinary avatar not only is he a talented designer of Sci Fi themed prefab dwellings and gadgets and much more, but he is also a magician of music, oh and a really great guy to boot.

For an out of this world experience you want to visit his sim which is home to Hybrid Productions a Techno Record label by DJ Cari Lekebusch (his real life self).   You tp into the UFO mother ship come main store where all his original designs, prefab buildings, gadgets, sound devices and much more are available.  You can listen to the radio stream while you are there.  To get down to the sim itself, you can use the teleporter in the centre of the mother ship or touch the airlock above the north doorway.

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Virtiual Asia Second Life Community Virtual Worlds virtual city: LiveMix Radio Improv Radio Extravaganza

Virtiual Asia Second Life Community Virtual Worlds virtual city: LiveMix Radio Improv Radio Extravaganza: LiveMix Radio Improv Radio Extravaganza Thursday 21 February @ 15:00 PST LiveMix is a radio show propelled by spontaneity, awkward sit...

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Furry Friendly? CeciliaRosalie Reporting...

  It is such a different and rare topic. Isn't it? Let's get into role-playing (RP for short).

Role-play refers to acting out in a particular character, using the words and customs of that character, become a mimic. Interesting eh? Keep in mind that actions which are OOC (Out of character) MUST BE noted in some way, or not used in this mode of communication this the basic rule. 

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Don't get Flicked Off Flickr. Check out these sources to protect your photos!

Are you a Flickr User? Here are some interesting articles you should check out to protect your pictures and account.

New World Notes
http://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2013/02/advertising-virtual-goods-on-flickr.html

SL Newser
http://slnewser.blogspot.com/2013/02/flickr-posting-has-little-known.html

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Independent Ballet Present their New Ballet: ACCEPT- February 23, 2013 @ 2:30pm SLT at Branwen Arts Theatre

In ACCEPT, four young women struggle with their sense of self and their place in the world around them.  They are united by one thing - their love of dance.  ACCEPT follows the journey of these young ladies as they are each uniquely challenged, and as they come together. They learn lessons of tolerance, compassion, and empathy as they come of age as dancers, and as women.

Based on an original concept by IBC's Deyna Broek, ACCEPT is set in our times, features a mix of ballet and modern dance styles, and IBC's signature blending of solo and group-synced performance.

Check out the premiere on February 23 @ 2:30pm SLT at Branwen Arts Theatre
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bran/226/226/2

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The Torch News: MySpace Had Some Good Bands, Didn’t they? Yes they did. Izzie DeClaun Reporting...

When I was in college about a million years ago, ( not really like 7-8 years ago) I was really into MySpace bands, there were some really good talent on MySpace.com. Wow I just realized that you probably don’t know what I’m talking about. Okay?

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Behind the Fennux: Interview w/the Creators -Definate Balfour Reporting...

We can pick from so many breedables to play within world, from kitties to dogs even plants, but has anyone wondered where they come from? Yes we all know the whole girl and boy makes baby part, but what about the creators, the grand masterminds that cause us to fall in love with adorable and awesome creatures to go forth and multiple? With this question plaguing me I was able to find the answer, for at least one cute and adorable breed. The Fennux is the latest breedable to make a big hit, from auction to homes these little fox-like cuties are no doubt causing a tidal wave among all those that come in contact with them.


Interview with Daemon Blackflag

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Cool tips for Dating an Avatar found on Discovery News- Lanai Jarrico Reporting...

2/14/13

I'm a shameless news addict and not afraid to admit it. When I'm not covering virtual world news, publishing for others or roaming the grid looking for something to write about, I'm checking out news on different real world outlets often so that I can stay in the know about the world around me.  From that disgruntle ex cop stand off in a cabin, the germ infested broke down Carnival Cruise ship finally docking and unloading traumatized passenger, the Olympic Runner charged in murdering his model girlfriend, a meteor explosion over Russia, , fashion and what not to wear, the Pope leaving his position, celebrity gossip about Kim and Kanye receiving special treatment at JFK airport and causing a security breech and the weird and the wacky, to finding news about Second Life on major news outlets. I must say, it is a lot to absorb!

Here is an interesting article I found on Discovery News about Dating Avatars and some tips that can help those that are involved in dating in Second Life. 

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SLBR News: Some Linden Love on Valentine's Day- Bill Kaye Reporting...

If you logged in to find an extra 10L$ in your account this Valentine’s Day, then you have passed the Second Life “challenge.”

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A Happy Valentine's Day from inKLine Media!

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Sian Pearl: Extension of The Artist- Definate Balfour Reporting...

With the uniqueness of SL we can find ourselves coming across all sorts of people, personalities, and creatures. I found myself in this type of situation when I met a beautifully minded artist and blogger named Sian Pearl, as I got to know her I learned she had a lot more of herself to share. Her talented skills she’s used to run her own shop and provide others services within world.

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SL Newser News: Scenes from One Billion Rising- Bixyl Shuftan Reporting...

On Thursday Feb 14th, the "One Billion Rising" took place in Second Life. A demonstration for womens rights across the world, the event took place in four sims, OBR Rise, OBR Strike, OBR Dance, and OBR Walk. The Second Life event was part of a larger global event with demonstrations across the planet.  At this exhibit sponsored by Madpea, there were numerous images of avatars with protest signs, such as "In Guatemala, there are two women murdered each day. Stop the violence!!"

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See More pictures from this event by Lanai Jarrico

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ONE BILLION RISING- February 14, 2013- All Day Event!

ONE IN THREE WOMEN ON THE PLANET WILL BE RAPED OR BEATEN IN HER LIFETIME.*
ONE BILLION WOMEN VIOLATED IS AN ATROCITY
ONE BILLION WOMEN DANCING IS A REVOLUTION

Event Kicks off Today February 14, 2013 until Midnight!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/OBR%20Dance/227/246/32

Dazzlers have joined the SL campaign of One Billion Rising, a Global movement against violence affecting women worldwide.  The number 1,000,000,000 represents one in three women in the world who are statistically believed to have been victimized in the past or will experience violence in the future.

About Event:

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Center Ground Group Presents "Valentine's Day Ball" February 14, 2013 from 4-7pm SLT

The Center Ground group announces a Valentines Day event,  February 14,2013  from 4-7 PM SLT. The  Gallery is  displaying the works of 4 Second Life artist, and is curated and owned by Judilynn India. Come view the works of these talented individuals then retire to our rooftop greenspace for dancing and mingling while listening to fantastic musical selections.

   The Curator, known in SL and 1^st Life as Judilynn “has made it a mission to share her vision and message as an artist with the global community.”  Her work can be seen at various galleries throughout Second Life, and here: http://theartofjudilynn.artistwebsites.com/

The list of exhibitors includes:

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Take Your Date to the Movies! About Virtual Cinema- CeciliaRosalie Resident Reporting...

This article shouldn't start in any other way than with this question… What movies are playing?


     In real life, going to the Cinema may be one of the most popular activities for couples on dates or just going out with a group of friends, but is there any place for it in our Virtual World?

 I had never seen a Cinema in Second Life and I think only a few of my friends have heard of it, even though there are lots of movie theaters available. So, I went to check out some of them. Some gave out free snacks such as popcorn, burritos and soft drinks while others were small and minimal. It seems that most of the movies are in high definition and all you need to watch the movie is QuickTime. (It's a free program you can download) I recommend setting  your environment to midnight for best results.

NOW IT'S SHOW TIME!!!!

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Angelwood Bay Arts Center Opens Feb. 14,2013 at 1pm SLT~ For The Love Of Art.

Mission Statement:
Angelwood Bay Arts Center is a sim wide arts center, dedicated to artist that are crossing over their work from SL to real life and vice versa.
 A pioneering effort to support artists in their endeavors to promote and profit their work. The welcome center and the exhibits provide information connections to social media, sales and websites.








Our opening exhibitors are working towards making that connection. We are developing the connections in an ongoing progressive way. If you have questions contact the artists or angel Kingmaker. Check out our website for exhibit previews, teleport button and more.

Find a special Valentine's Day gift, Heart Under Glass (transferable), in the World Traveler Exhibit.

 For more information visit:

www.angelwoodbayartscenter.webs.com

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