Category Archives: Clubs & Pubs

Aug 12 2012

This Week in SL – Week of August 12, 2012

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

Special Upcoming Event:
2012 Burn2 Event: Burn 2 is fast approaching and will take place October 20 to October 28, 2012 in Second Life! This year’s theme is “Fertility” You can now purchase non transferable parcels for Burn 2, 2012!  Just log into Second Life, and tp to the Burning Man sim.  Burn2 is also looking for volunteers! Click here for volunteer information. For more information about Burn 2 in Second Life, please check out their official blog, Facebook, and Twitter sites. For information on the real life Burning Man Celebration, please click here.

Exhibitions:
Leonardo’s Machines: “Leonardo’s Machines” by Sniper Siemens gives newcomers the opportunity to discover up close the genius of Leonardo da Vinci. See how virtual worlds can join together art, education and architecture at this exhibit, available through August at the MIC – Imagin@rium

2012 Año de los Mayas: Learn about the “year of the Maya” in this Mexican history exhibit, held at the Pabellón de la Cultura in the Instituto Espanol through Aug. 29.

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Aug 7 2012

Around the World: Old NYC

On this edition of Around the World, we have a treat for all of you Big Apple fans out there! This week we explore the Old NYC Sim.

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Old NYC was started in 2008. The previous sim owner, spent an entire year to build the sim, which included the Brooklyn Bridge, which currently spans two sims. In 2009 the original sim was sold to the current sim owners, Rickie Jameson and Delilah Buscaylet, who added the Staten Island sim, rebuilt the sim, and expanded the Brooklyn Bridge to span over both sims. The sims are not based on roleplay but more of a residential feel for people to enjoy their own slice of New York in Second Life.

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Aug 5 2012

This Week in SL – Week of August 5, 2012

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

Exhibitions:
Leonardo’s Machines: “Leonardo’s Machines” by Sniper Siemens gives newcomers the opportunity to discover up close the genius of Leonardo da Vinci. See how virtual worlds can join together art, education and architecture at this exhibit, available through August at the MIC – Imagin@rium

2012 Año de los Mayas: Learn about the “year of the Maya” in this Mexican history exhibit, held at the Pabellón de la Cultura in the Instituto Espanol through Aug. 29.

Fashion:
Vintage Fair 2012: Vintage Fair, held through Aug.29, showcases 250+ designer brands with each exploring inspiration from the vintage eras of 1920-1980. There’s also “antique” fashions (pre 1920s). Discover new and exclusive items from every brand while enjoying live music and deejay performances each event day. More information at http://bit.ly/PuAycX.

Zodiac: Zodiac is a monthly themed discount sales event focused around the 12 signs of the zodiac. Each month, a new group of top SL designers will create a new and exclusive item inspired by the month’s zodiac sign. It all begins in July with LEO, featuring 15 creators through August 17.

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