Fantasy Faire Opens

 

 

 Yesterday, Thursday April 18 at 12 Noon SL time, the Fantasy Faire opened. Relayers, regular residents, and the core fans, the Fairelanders, could finally get in, taking in the sights, meeting and chatting with one another, and of course the shopping.

Twenty Magical Worlds? Check! 320+ Fantasy Merchants? Check! Countless Dancers, Bards, Roleplayers, Troubadours and Travel Bloggers? Check! All that's missing is YOU, and Fantasy Faire 2024 will be good to go!

The time we have been waiting for is finally here! The Mists have parted and the 2024 Fairelands are revealed. Attach the Teleportation Scroll (HUD) and you will be whisk to Fantasy Faire. Take the scenic route by arriving at Fairelands Junction and following the One Path around the 20 region estate or pop directly to the Faireland that is already pulling at your heartstings. Either way come shop, engage, and explore the 2024 Fantasy Faire,

This is a HUGE mega-event with plenty going on. Besides the picturesque scenery, there are story readings at the Literary Festival. The Children of Stories will have their Roleplay Adventures, this year the theme being "The Desert Foxes of The Sunstone Oasis." 

 

Later in the Faire, the Fairelands Quest will take place, a game and interactive story in which you play the part of the hero/heroine, this year being "The Seven Layers of Joy" (the illustration showing several characters, a few of which look like companions from previous Quests). 

 

There are the Jail and Bail events, hosted by the mischievous Pawlice whom can supposedly be bribed with waffles.

 

There will be regular shows at the Fairchylde, the Fairelands party ship. Expect events there for many hours each day, sometimes late into the night.

 

In a Fantasy event, other residents are sometimes an attraction in themselves, with detailed avatars and outfits, and some occasional huge dragons and giants. 

And did we mention the scenery and the shopping?

The Fantasy Faire is scheduled to be going on until Sunday May 5. This is one event not to be missed.

 

To get there, pick one of the twenty sims, or port to Fairelands Junction (124/134/89). 

 

Check out the Calendar of Events here (link).  

For more information, check out the Fantasy Faire website: https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/

Bixyl Shuftan

EOTB: Applications Being Accepted For SL21B Volunteers

 

For those interested in volunteering for the Second Life Twenty-first Birthday celebrations, or SL21B, some good news. Earlier this week, Linden Lab announced they were accepting applications for those wishing to be volunteer staff. 

We’re looking for volunteers to assist during the celebrations. We are seeking Residents with great people skills and a passion for sharing the best of Second Life to help us make SL21B a huge success! 

If you have the Second Life spirit and stamina to promote SL21B events and serve as a guide for huge crowds, we’d love for you to fill out the volunteer application by May 12th!

As stated, those interested in volunteering need to fill out an application form on Google docs. Among the requirements, they need to be able to "to commit to at least two hour shifts at a time" and be available for multiple days during the month-long event. Those who are going to miss a shift need to let a coordinator or manager know ahead of time. Volunteers must be able to attend training sessions, otherwise they will be removed from the group. And they will need to wear the team shirt when on duty. As stated, people interested have until Sunday May 12 to fill out the form. 

The theme for this year's SLB is "Elements." And for those interested in setting up an exhibit, applications are currently being accepted, also until Sunday May 12. Applications for singers, DJs, and other performers have yet to be announced.

To read the blog post in full, Click Here. 

Bixyl Shuftan

This Saturday at The Science Circle

 

 Saturday April 20

    ~*~

    

    At 10 AM PST   

    SC and Chemistry World at SLB

    Organized by Chantal Jager

    https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/slb/

    The Science Circle (72,129,30)

      

    ~*~

 

    

    NOTE: Non-members required to register once

    IM Jes Cobalt or Nymf Hathaway

╚══════════════════════════════ The Science Circle (72,129,30) ═╝

 

Getting Ready For The Sunbeamer Air Show

 

 

Taking a look at Farshore Field in Sunlight Bay, already there's being preparations being made for the Relay's annual Sunbeamer Air Show. Near one of the hangars was this plane, decked out in team colors.

 

The Air Show takes place on Saturday May the 4rth

Bellisseria Swaginator Hunt

 

 

The Bellisseria anniversary is going on, there is much to do and see. And among the activities is the Bellisseria Swaginator Hunt. 

 

To start, you head to  SSPBA2 (87/38/3) and pick up the Swaginator HUD from the panel looking like a birthday cake. You then go to your Inventory, click on it, and select "Add." The Hud will then appear on the top left of your screen, and you will get your clue on where to go to next. TP there, find the next panel resembling a cake, and step on the pink circle in front of it to get your prize, and the clue to where to find the second prize. 

 

There are five prizes to get. People are asked not to give out prize locations in group chat (IMs are okay).

Once again, to get the Swaginator Hus, head to http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SSPBA2/87/38/31 

Bixyl Shuften

 

 

Crew Meeting

 

 

 Last weekend on Saturday April 13, the Newser held a crew meeting at our main office in HV Community. Attending were Nydia Tungsten, Penny Shuftan (Deaflegacy), Gemma Cleanslate, Dancerina Starlight, and Bixyl Shuftan (me). 

We talked about things to write about in the weeks ahead, such as the Fantasy Faire, Sunbeamer Air Show, and other Relay events. We also talked about the Bellisseria anniversary. Gemma mentioned tablets one could hold for stamp hunters to touch to get one, and showed off an Away from Keyboard flag for when she was.

Bixyl Shuftan,

 

Cartoon of The Day: Colorful Shirt

 

 

 Taken at the Bellisseria Fairgrounds. Rainbow shirts are sometimes worn by younger residents. Older ones, not so much. We can sometimes think of reasons other than "Pride Month" for them. 

By Bixyl Shuftan

 

Magicland Ceases Operations, Sim Remains Up For Now

 

Last week, the owners of Magicland, a Disneyland tribute park, announced the place would soon be closing, the last day it would be open on Sunday April 14. Over the weekend, the park which often had just a few people, sometimes just one or two, swelled in numbers as people came by for one last look, to give the rides one more spin. Or perhaps they heard about the place and kept putting off making a trip over, and finally went when time was running out. 

 

There were also a number of comments in the park group, "I've seeen Mouseworld close. I've seen Enchanted Adventures close. I've seen Wedcot close like three times. This is the park I hoped I'd never see close. I'm heartbroken." "I'm gonna cry when its closing time, I've been coming since the beginning"

On Monday, the sim was still up. But most of the sounds were off, and most of the rides were still.

[16:33] Greeter: Thank you for visiting Magicland Park.  We have ceased operations.
[16:33] Greeter: All of the attractions are no longer operational.
[16:33] Greeter: Thank you, and we hope you have a great day.

Looking around, the rides were still, the scripts disabled. No longer would the monorail travel around. No more would the Carousel of Progress show how the family home had changed over the course of the 20th Century. Checking the castle, there was one sound clear, that of a ticking clock. Panning around, one could hear the sounds of the "It's A Small World" ride, faintly. 

 A number of people had gathered in the central area, talking about the park and how great it had been. A couple were in themed avatars. Among those there was Pixie Ella, one of the team behind Magicland was also there. 

That day, there would be an announcement from Kriste Beck, one of the owners

For the past 15 years, it's been nice having our own personal Disneyland in Second Life that we got to share with everyone.  It was kind of fun to be able to bring back certain attractions, such as Captain EO, the Peoplemover, the Carousel of Progress, and CircleVision.  There were magical evenings of stories being told at the Golden Horseshoe by Caledonia Skytower.  There were celebrations, achievements, happy moments, sad moments, and memories to be made for a lifetime.

I thank God for being able to share all of this with all of you.  Every show has an opening and a closing date, and as we close the show, we thank you for sharing your time and your lives with us and being a part of our 15-year story.

Viltrigen came of with a few videos of Magicland attractions, including this one of Tomorrowland. There was also the It's A Small World ride, and the Jungle Cruise. Nance Clowes would also state in the group there would soon be a new Disney-themed park opening soon. 

 

There are a few other Disney-themed parks still operational, Wedcot at Real Dreams (42/4/106), Sarah's Magic Kingdom at Toyah (203/161/51), and Enchanted Castle at Risian Flux (207/53/63).

"Goodbye, Magicland. I will miss you."

Bixyl Shuftan

RFL Sunbeamers Reach Sapphire Level

 

 

On Monday morning on her Discord channel, Cynthia Farshore announced the Relay for Life in Second Life's Team Sunbeamers had reached a total of 774,741 Lindens, or $3098 USD. The team is now Sapphire level. The team is in ninth place

The top three teams are The River of Life with a total of 2,887,458 Linden dollars raised, The Adult Partnership having raised 2,789,981 Lindens, and Camping for a Cure which has collected 2,542,753 Linden dollars. All three are Crimson level fundraising. 

"Next stop, Emerald."

Go Sunbeamers! Go Relay!

Events This Week at the Sunweaver and Montecito Bay Clubs, and Club Scorn

 

Here's what's going on at the Sunweaver, Montecito Bay, and Scorn clubs.

Club Cutlass: Blue and Green, Animals of The World, Fur and Scales

Happy Vixen: DJ Malit, DJ Arooo, DJ Snowy, DJ Mattie, DJ Kasi, DJ Squeaks, DJ Khyra

Club Zero Gravity: Barnyard Animals

Bouncing Bunny Beach Club: Cyber

Xanadu: DJ Jesse  

Moon Dance: DJ Cynthia 

Club Squeaks: DJ Squeaks

 

Montecito Bay:  CAYA, After Dark

Club Scorn: DJ Charlee, Morning Show, Breakfast Show, DJ Aldi, DJ Poison, DJ Charlee, DJ Malit, DJ Gwen

 

Read the schedules in SL Clubbin'

Fantasy Faire Sims On Map

 

 

 The Fantasy Faire is in just a couple days. And the sims are up. They're just not yet open to the public. Twenty sims, including the entry point Fairelands Junction. Each promises good scenery. Most promise good places to shop. 

The event starts Thursday April 18.

 

A Song For The Relay, "We Are Here"

 

There's no arguing that DJing takes some time, effort, and skill. But it's something else to be able to write an actual song. Mattie Carlton (Mattie Foxpaws)  recently came up with one in honor of a friend who had recently passed away from cancer. She is not keeping it for herself, but is free for everyone to use, especially for Relay events. She recently told the Newser a little about the song, and how it came to be.

 

Read the story in Design.

"Bid Us Squirrels" Results

 

On Saturday April 13, the "Bid Us Squirrels" fundraiser by the Relay for Life's Team Sunbeamers was concluded. Team Captain Rita Marnier posted the results in an announcement.

 

Bixyl and Charlie BID ME is done, Here are the results.                      
 KEEP THEM FOXY = 5350L
 
Turn them SQURRIELY  = $25,900 L
 
 They go Black Squrriels for 5 weeks
 So until MAY 18th.
 

This makes for, officially, a grand total of 31,250 Linden dollars raised in the Sunbeamer's first joint "Bid Me" event. Usually, the totals for these fundraisers are finalized at around 8PM, at the end of the Cutlass Saturday night party. But this time they were announced earlier in the day.

 

So until mid-May, Second Life Newser's foxy reporter and Club Scorn's foxy DJ, Bixyl and Charlee Shuftan (Charlee Snowfox) will be "going squirrley." Hopefully the coffee machines have hazelnut varieties. 

The other Bid Me fundraiser, "Bid Me Purple," is still going on, at Sunweaver Bay (114/117/757), and is due to end Sunday April 21.

 

As of now, Team Sunbeamers has raised a total of 721,816 Linden dollars, currently in Jade ranks and closing in on Sapphire.

Go Sunbeamers! Go Relay!

Bixyl Shuftan

Cartoon of The Day: Pigging Out

 

 

 Taken at the Bellisseria Fairgrounds. Pig avatars are very rare in Second Life. But dropping by the Bellisseria Anniversary celebrations, I saw a couple. 

 

So why are they so hard to find? Maybe because they don't want to be anyone's bacon. 

By Bixyl Shuftan

 

SL Video: "Baby"

 

 

 (click here if the video does not play)

From SL Indonesia on August 2023