Samual Wetherby

AVI Show Images by Bronwen Loam

What an amazing event, despite Linden Labs doing inventory maintenance on a Saturday, the show must go on! Below is some amazing...

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AVI Choice Award ~ Grateful Beyond Words

A Thank You to the Community Behind This AVI Choice Award Win I’m incredibly honored to share that I’ve won the AVI...

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Eight Voices, One Stage

Meet The Viral Voice Season 7 Challengers Season 7 begins on May 2.For full details, visit the official website – www.theviralvoice.comParallel Universe...

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LIVE Music

4AM Magic in the Outback: Sheyz Brings the Grid to Life

There’s something uniquely Second Life about being awake at 4AM for a live music set—and realizing you’re not alone. That’s exactly where...

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AVI CHOICE AWARDS VOTING ENDS SOON!

With the AVI Choice Awards voting window closing fast, we just wanted to take a moment to say thank you—and share one...

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A Night of Parody, Performance, and Pure Second Life Spirit

Sugar & Spice Dance Troupe transforms SLInsiderGuide’s original songs into an unforgettable live showcase VENUE ~ Sugar & Spice Dance Theater The...

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SLInsiderGuide Spotlights All-Original Parody Dance Spectacle at Sugar & Spice Theater

VENUE ~ Sugar & Spice TheaterApril 12th 5pm SLT Second Life — SLInsiderGuide (www.SLInsiderGuide.com) is proud to announce and celebrate an upcoming...

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Wolfie Moonshadow Lights Up Rosso Notte On Beach

VENUE ~ Rosso Notte On BeachHostess ~ Drika Weib (Drika Soulstar) Sometimes, in Second Life, you stumble into a show that doesn’t...

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Gary Jonstone Brings Nashville Soul to Red River Saloon

VENUE ~ Red River Saloon At first glance, the profile for Second Life singer Gary Jonstone is almost mysterious in its simplicity:...

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Discover the Best of Second Life with HOT SPOTS on SLInsiderGuide

If you’re looking to explore everything that makes Second Life exciting, vibrant, and endlessly social, the HOT SPOTS on SLInsiderGuide is your...

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Phil Setner: A Second Life Original Who Still Hits All the Right Notes

VENUE ~ All Out MusicHOST ~ Daren d’Rendare (DarenLloyd) I’ve known Phil Setner for what feels like a Second Life lifetime. And...

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THE SPRING FLING BEACH 20k In Lindens & Prizes

Roll R Way Entertainment & KNECT.SOCIALTHE SPRING FLING BEACH 20k In Lindens & Prizes Friday & Saturday 27th and 28th March 4pm...

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The Viral Voice Returns Season 7!

A Second Life Stage Where Talent Meets Spotlight The Viral Voice – [WEBSITE] In a world as creative and unpredictable as Second...

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The Burlesque Dolls Celebrate 13 Years of Seduction, Spectacle & Second Life Excellence

Legends Theater ~ [TELEPORT]Co-Owner ~ Lina Nightfire (melina Aurotharius)Co-Owner ~ Mavrick NightfireEvent Master of Ceremony/DJ ~ Eva Harley (EvaHarley) LEGENDS THEATER was...

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Bellisseria Gets Free Premium Storefronts

Smart Move or Missed Opportunity? Linden Lab has introduced something many residents have speculated about for years: dedicated shopping districts inside Bellisseria....

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SLInsiderGuide Official Partners with The Viral Voice

PRESS RELEASE — SLInsiderGuide.com SLInsiderGuide.com is proud to announce our official partnership with The Viral Voice for Season 7 as their selected...

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Club 511 ~ Unofficial Theme Song

Was working on another song, but had some issues getting the EDM beat I wanted, so decided to switch gears and write...

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I’m too Sexy for my Prim Hair!

Second Life Music Parody Project Got to love SL and all the wonderful and crazy people that keep us coming back day...

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SATIN GALLI & ERIN68 FROG @ Seaside Lounge

A Night of Music and Magicwith Satin & Erin68 at Seaside Lounge Satin Galli & Erin68 FrogVENUE ~ Seaside LoungeOWNER ~ Seattle...

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AVI Choice Awards Voting OPEN

AVI CHOICE AWARDS OPEN VOTING [WEBSITE]Deadline April 19thAwards Event April 25th We’re incredibly honored and honestly a little humbled to share that...

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Cher Blakewell @ Mistwalker Ranch

VENUE ~ Mistwalker RanchHOST ~ Arty Dayva (ladyenyo56) If you’ve spent any time chasing down great live music in Second Life, chances...

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The Latest Exhibition at Rainbow Painters Gallery

Color, Community & Creativity: WHERE ~ MsKatt Saloon [TELEPORT] Sometimes the best stories in Second Life begin with a chance encounter. Mine...

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Jess Rabbit @ Nevermore

VENUE ~ NevermoreOwner ~ Cru Mourningside Merit (Crucible Merit)Host ~ ღ вяαиdι ceℓeѕte ღ (Brandi Onyx) A New Jazz Star Rises at...

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Marqs DeSade @ NEF LIVE

Marqs Media ~ WEBSITEVENUE ~ NEFNEF Gen Manager ~ ʙᴀɪʟᴇʏ ʀᴇɢɢɪᴀɴᴇ(baileyhope) The virtual grid was alive with melody this afternoon as talented...

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Wanna Play With My Avatar? ~ Music Parody Project

This has always been in my head… every since hearing “Do You Wanna Date my Avatar?” but thought it needed a faster...

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Love in the Pixel World

Romance, Risk & Real Connection in Second Life From flirtatious first IMs to meaningful bonds beyond the screen — navigating singles, marriage,...

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Second Life Social HUD V2

A Smarter Way to Connect In-World The newly updated Second Life Social HUD V2 brings a cleaner, more powerful way for residents...

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Boonies: Where SL Goes Country—and Feels Right at Home

BOONIES ~ [TELEPORT]OWNER ~ Wнιѕкεч Ðαиιεlѕ (tnwhiskey)DJ ~ Stranger (ultrastranger)HOST ~ DAL (Dalarna Luckstone) I don’t care who you are or where...

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The Slow Fade of Formal Jazz Clubs

There was a time in Second Life when dressing up wasn’t optional — it was the point. Once upon a golden age,...

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MIX & MINGLE NIGHT!

SPONSORED BY:SLInsiderGuide.com ~ KNECT Social & Love & Harmony Jazz Club Don’t miss this event coming TUESDAY!Jan 20th, 4-6pm @ Love &...

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Nominate Your Favorites for the 2026 AVI Choice Awards!

EXPERIENCE CATEGORIESDeadline February 21stVoting Starts March 1stVoting Closes April 18th AVIChoiceAwards.com [NOMINATION FORM] It’s that time again! At SLInsiderGuide.com, we’re thrilled to...

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Nikki Mathieson ~ The Legacy of a Community Builder

A One-on-One Conversation With the Founder of the Avi Choice Awards In every era of Second Life, there are names that become...

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Blue Finch 3rd Annual Winter Experience

A Winter Wonderland Reborn At Haven Frosty Hollows VENUE ~ Blue FinchOPENS ~ December 6thOWNER ~ Ɗíąղղą Ҡίηƙγ Ͼﾚαυʂ нαяʍօηγ (Dianna Harmony)...

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Sassy Nitely @ Templemore

A Soulful Escape Into Acoustic Magic VENUE – TemplemoreENTERTAINER ~ Sassy NitelyHOST ~ kατsumí ｲchαíℓεησν There are some performers in Second Life...

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Melly Mel Mel: Finding Her Voice Again

After nearly a decade away from the mic, Melly Mel Mel is back — stronger, wiser, and more soulful than ever. Once...

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Hogan Baily @ A Little Honky Tonk Bar

VENUE ~ A Little Honky Tonk BarENTERTAINER ~ Hogan BailySpitfire Dancers ~ CОЯἏ Ϝʁɛȉɖɱȃɳ, Timber & ღ彡Cheri彡ღHOST ~ Queenbee Baily If you’ve...

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Some T Jup ~ The Romantic Voice of Second Life

VENUE ~ Club Nouveau In a virtual world filled with creators, characters, and countless entertainers, only a few possess the ability to...

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CLUB 511 — The Adult Nightlife

Powerhouse Redefining Social Entertainment in Second Life Venue ~ Club 511Owners ~ Keke Composer / Lucian ComposerDJ ~ Ƭσოe VHost ~ Mσɾɠαɳα...

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Grace Loudon LIVE @ Celebration Square

A Voice That Makes Old Songs Feel New Again Venue ~ Celebration SquarePerformer ~ Grace Loudon Some days in Second Life remind...

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Songs

Funky Catfina ~ SL Parody Project

We’ve all been there. Whether you are a guy or a girl in Second Life, someone you met has presented themselves as...

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Lisa Brune Lights Up the Stars at Nevermore

Venue ~ NevermoreLisa Brun [PROFILE ~ Calendar]Guitarist on stage ~ 2nis SandsHost ~ Barbie Arabello I had an unexpected treat today when...

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Coralie Shines Under the Stars at The Grand Stand

Venue ~ The Grand Stand There’s something magical about The Grand Stand — perched high above the city skyline, this stunning rooftop...

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Noma Falta Ignites the Stage at Sea Borne Sounds

Venue: Sea Borne Sounds Perched on the edge of Seaborne Reef, Sea Borne Sounds feels like a hidden tropical gem — part...

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Shaye Dezno @ Vive “Party Goes On!”

Vivi Ama Rie ~ [TELEPORT] After an already high-energy afternoon at Vive Ama Rie (LIVE ~ LOVE ~ LAUGH), I couldn’t bring...

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Post-Halloween Cleanup & Smooth Tunes at Vive Ama Rie

Vivi Ama Rie ~ [TELEPORT] As the virtual cobwebs and pumpkins are swept away across Second Life, one venue is already getting...

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New (FREE) Affinity Suite ~ All-In-One Image Editing & More

Affinity Studio – [WEBSITE] For years many Second Life creators — photographers, content-makers, designers of HUDs, textures and event posters — relied...

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Songs

SL Irish Drinking Song – Parody

WARNING!!! – NSFWNot like it’s anything you haven’t heard in a real Irish Bar, but you probably don’t want the volume up...

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Songs

Two Weeks Ago – By Pearl Astor Winchester

Original Song and Video By Pearl Astor Winchester [Facebook] Original Post FB – https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17FHbBDWwU Two Weeks Ago — a song I created...

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I LOVE this SIM – Parody Song

Second Life Music Parody ProjectOriginal Song – Samual Wetherby I’m sure once you hear this recent parody song I put together, you’ll...

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Costumes, Creatures & Chaos

Second Life Residents Go All Out for Halloween 2025 Our team has been haunting the grid all week — from clubs to...

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LUXE GIRLS Annual Halloween Show

LUXE THEATER – Special Halloween ExperienceOpen to Group Members until Oct 31st. For years, I’ve been coming to ELYSION since the beginning....

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A Night of Elegance at Sapphire Ballroom

Where the Music, Masks, and Magic Meet in Second Life Sapphire Ballroom – [TELEPORT] Most longtime residents of Second Life know Rockin’...

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It’s 9 o’Clock on a Saturday – Parody Song

Second Life Music Parody ProjectOriginal Song – Samual Wetherby This song I’ve always had in the back of my head for years,...

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Last Days of Solar Winds

A beloved Second Life venue closes its doors, leaving behind a shining legacy of community, creativity, and sound. Founder – LaLuce WindEvents...

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Designing the Dream: A Modern Bachelor Pad in the Sky

Exploring decor, design choices, and sky-high inspiration in Second Life. I recently decided to get the Premium Plus (+) membership and pick...

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Rockin’ Robin

Rockin’ Robin: Where Second Life Always Comes Alive Host – EmmaEntertainment LIVE TRIPLE STREAMEdward Lowell – Maximillion Kleene – Wizard Sideshow When...

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Big Booty Mesh Girls

Second life Music Parody ProjectOriginal Song – Samual Wetherby Course with AI you can do just about anything now.Just to clarify… I...

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LL Rolls Out Budget-Friendly Membership

Premium Plus – No Stipend Option Second Life residents who’ve been eyeing Premium Plus but hesitating over the price tag are about...

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A Gothic Horror Experience

Journey to Castle Dracula There are Halloween builds—and then there are experiences. This season, one creation stands above the rest: “A Gothic...

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A Hometown Halloween @ Celebration Square

CELEBRATION SQAURE – [TELEPORT] I grew up in a small town in Southern Illinois, surrounded by endless cornfields. We actually had a...

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Kinetics Dance Theater

Four Years of Movement, Music, and Magic When the lights dimmed at Kinetics Dance Theater, the crowd of nearly seventy avatars settled...

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Philip Linden – Voice Updates

Next-Gen Voice in Second LifeWebRTC, AI Voices, and Community Concerns October 1, 2025 – Second Life’s voice future took center stage today...

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Haunting Labyrinth OCT 1st-31st

The Haunting Labyrinth Maze Returns for Its 4th Terrifying Year Presented by Difony Events, HexPosed, Dark Agony & M&S EstatesTeleport Here Second...

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Club IMAGE Theater

Where Dance Becomes Art in Second Life CLUB IMAGE Theater – VENUEOwner: セツナ – Setsuna Hirano Second Life is filled with entertainment—live...

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Tides of Change

Spectacular Dance Theater Event in Second Life Your Mystical Portal – SLEA Show Dates[All times are SLT]Saturday, October 4th at 6pmSaturday, October...

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Changes to Marketplace

How to Make Your Marketplace Listings Mobile-Ready A Practical Guide for Second Life Merchants The recent Marketplace redesign means your listings now...

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LUNA CHELSEA – Photo Contest

LUNA CHELSEAHalloween 2025 Photo ContestOfficial Rules LUNA CHELSEA – STORE Theme Celebrate the season in style by showcasing your creativity in LUNA...

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LUNA CHELSEA – Hauntingly Chic

Unveils Her Halloween Collection in Second LifeBONUS 1ON1 INTERVIEW DESIGNER: LUNA CHELSEASTORE – Facebook – Flickr – Marketplace Second Life is full...

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BLACKPINK SL Tribute

A K-Pop Tribute Like No Other In Second Life, creativity knows no bounds. From jazz legends like Nat King Cole to pop...

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Sabina Valeska 1ON1 Interview

Interview with Second Life Videographer Sabina Valeska Funny story… I had never met Sabina Valeska, or known of her work, EXCEPT I...

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Shopping in Second Life as a Guy

Why We Need Personal Shoppers Shopping in Second Life is supposed to be fun, but let’s be honest—if you’re a guy, it...

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AI in Second Life

A New Era of Creativity or a Risky Shortcut? Artificial Intelligence isn’t just trending in the real world—it’s reshaping Second Life, too....

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Flickr vs Primfeed

A Comparative Look at Platforms for Second Life Creator In the ever-evolving landscape of Second Life, visibility and community engagement extend far...

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THE GRAND STAND

A Rooftop Legacy of Live Music in Second Life VENUE – The Grand StandOwner – Syn Xubersnak Neox – Facebook Host –...

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Savannah Coronet @ The Refuge

Savannah Corornet Live at The Refuge:Sixteen Years of Fun, Fire, and Southern Flair VENUE: The RefugeSINGER: Savannah Coronet Savannah Corornet has been...

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Top Backdrop Designers

Spotlight on Original Mesh Photo Backdrop Creators If you’ve spent any time browsing Flickr or Primfeed, you’ve probably admired thousands of stunning...

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Vanellope @ Surfside Hideaway

Venue: Surfside HideawaySinger: Vanellope For over 17 years, Surfside Hideaway is one of the oldest Live Music venues and has been a...

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SLInsiderGuide 1ON1

SL Persons of Interest Feature Interviews We have 3 new interview and news sets @ SLInsiderGuide.com office. If you know of an...

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ChicagoSax – Second Life Legend

Remembering ChicagoSax (George Buelow) BY: Samual WetherbyI first met ChicagoSax (George Buelow) in Second Life many years ago, through another entertainer, Luvofmusic....

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2025 Achievement Awards

Do you know a venue, sim, club, designer, singer or DJ that deserves recognition for contributions to Second Life? Nominate them today!...

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Center for the Arts – Sept Photo Contest

The theme is Light & Shadow! What we want to see is the use of shadow in your photo as contrast with...

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Downunder @ Acoustic Cove

Venue: Acoustic CoveSinger: DownunderBandmates: ̗̀ ƬฬĪɳ ̖́-, Chiquita Rita, Goddess & lα RσѕA Another early outing for me today led me to...

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ROULETTE BROWN @ Love Kats II

Venue: Love Kats IIHost: ღ Jolie ღSinger: ROULETTE BROWN (R0ULETTE Harmony) ROULETTE BROWNRou – The Haitian-Jamaican Sensation Lighting Up Second Life If...

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KATIA Live @ The Golden Hour Club

Venue: The Golden Hour ClubSinger: KATIAHost: Jacquie It had been a few years since I last caught KATIA performing live in Second...

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Cory Edo 1ON1 Interview

CREATOR: Cody EdoTrompe Loeil: STORE – Marketplace Part 2 (Part 1 Feature Article Trompe Loeil) This is a follow-up 1ON1 interview with...

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ANARAE @ The Woolshed

Venue: The Wool ShedSinger: ANARAE Sometimes it’s 3am in Second Life, and you find yourself wide awake, scrolling for something to do....

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Trompe Loeil

Two Decades of Excellence in Virtual Design Designer: Cory EdoStore: Trompe Loeil When it comes to longevity, creativity, and impact in Second...

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Miss SL Universe 2025

PRESS RELEASE:Celebrating Diversity in Virtual Beauty The Miss SecondLife Universe 2025 is here, and this year we aim to celebrate beauty in...

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LOVE & HARMONY JAZZ CLUB

Elegance, and Timeless Entertainment Venue: L&H Jazz ClubOwner: Orchide DelmarDJ: Dazzle BrackenHost: Laure Webster-Blunet There are some venues in Second Life that...

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Maximillion Kleene

Venue: Celebration Square It was a true treat to catch Maximillion Kleene performing live at Celebration Square and Stardust Coffee House this...

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Fashion

COLD-ASH

Refined Men’s Fashion in Second Life IW: [STORE] MEN’S HARTWOOD Linen Trousers FATPACK [MP LINK] MESH MEN’S CAMP SHIRT – STRIPED PACK...

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Muddy’s Music Café

Venue: Muddy’s Music Cafe’ A Second Life Favorite Since 2010 Muddy’s Music Café has been a cornerstone of the Second Life music...

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Ricky Haystack

Venue: VIVE AmA RIESinger: Ricky Haystack (RickyLiveMusic)Host: Faith Reilig The Second Life live music scene is always evolving, yet some performers remain...

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Elysium Cabaret

Venue: The Empire Room – Elysium CabaretMC Host: LC When it comes to live entertainment in Second Life, few experiences rival an...

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