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Play exciting games, win big, and chat with friends, Lindens and Moles at the official launch party of the newly-updated Helios Casino & Lounge, held at 3 p.m. SLT on Friday, June 28.

So, what’s new at Second Life's premier social casino*?

For the first time ever, you can now exchange your chips for exclusive virtual prizes! Work your way up the leaderboard to show off your wins, and don’t forget to try a round of our newest offering – video poker! 

Whether you want to play a hand of Blackjack or spin the reels of one of the many slot machines, this social virtual casino has it all! 

Join us for this special opening event, where we’ll have lots of special surprises including free casino chips and more! Rumor has it that a special lounge act may make its debut at the launch party, too…

Teleport now: https://secondlife.com/destination/helios-casino-lounge 

* Helios offers casino-like games for amusement purposes only. Chips cannot be cashed out for L$ or real world currencies.

We’re excited to announce the next important milestone in the availability of the all-new official Second Life Mobile app. Effective today, we’re now opening up early beta access to all active Premium and Premium Plus members!

The Second Life app brings all the richness and beauty of the virtual world to both mobile phones and tablets. Now you can stay connected and socialize with your friends and communities – anytime, anywhere. Explore a diverse universe of places while on the go and even style your avatar – all from the palm of your hand.

Learn more and download the Beta Viewer at https://www.secondlife.com/mobile.

Celebrate the Mobile Beta Launch with Parties Across the Grid!

To help us celebrate, several Second Life communities are holding beta mobile launch events over the coming weeks. Here’s a list of just a few of the participating communities (with more to come):

• Bay City
• Virtual Worlds Education Consortium
• Baunatal & Germany Gateway
• Nonprofit Commons
• Bellisseria Bureau of Bureaucracy
• The Nature Collective
• The Drivers of SL / GTFO! / SLCS
• Premier Wrestling
• The Wastelands
• Caledon
• Virtual Ability
• Luxory Estates

Are you an owner or manager of a Second Life community or experience that would like to participate in a future launch event for our new mobile app? Learn more about how you can participate in our Mobile App Promotion Partnership Program.

SL21B is now officially open! Second Life is celebrating its 21st birthday with our biggest celebration ever -- this year we have 77 regions filled with parties, live music, deejay performances, special events, exhibits, gifts, and shopping!

This year we've created a unique experience by connecting all adult regions into a 12-region mini-continent. This includes the adult exhibits, the fire stage, and the adult Shop & Hop regions, all seamlessly integrated for an immersive and cohesive adult-themed area.

Head on over to the SL21B Welcome Area and start your exploration now!

Join us today at 2pm PT to watch Patch Linden's opening speech with everyone live at the SL21B Aquatorium.

Here’s the rundown of some highlights from this year’s celebration:

SL21B Live Music Events & Performances

From June 21st to July 1st, go on an interstellar journey through sound and emotions with a variety of music events and spellbinding performances at the SL21B stages. The full schedule of events is available on our blog and the Birthday events calendar.

SL21B Shop & Hop - 480 Merchants Across 24 Regions

This year’s Shop & Hop features 480 participating merchants across 24 regions offering deep discounts, deals, and exclusive gifts! A full list of participating merchants is available on the blog.

SL21B Town Halls and Community Roundtable

We have some special town halls and our second community roundtable that will take place at the SL21B Aquatorium in front of live audiences.

Participants include: 
Tuesday, June 25th at 1:30pm PT -  Product and Engineering Teams with Grumpity Linden, Kali Linden, Signal Linden, Sntax Linden, and Kyle Linden.
Wednesday, June 26th at 1:30pm PT - Product Operations Team with Patch Linden, Keira Linden, Izzy Linden, and Derrick Linden
Thursday, June 27th at 1:30pm PT - The Founder of Second Life Philip Linden interviewed by Brett Linden
Friday, June 28th at 1:30pm PT - The Moles
Monday, July 1st at 11:3am PT - Community Roundtable with Oberwolf Linden and Patch Linden (Postponed until further notice)

Watch these town halls live with everyone at the SL21B Aquatorium! 

SL21B Community Exhibitor Showcase

At the heart of SL21B are 310 exhibits that showcase a wide range of creativity across the many diverse communities in Second Life. Expect the unexpected as you explore and discover how each exhibit offers its own interpretation of this year’s theme, “Elements.” 
For a full list of all exhibits, see SL21B Exhibitor Showcase.

SL21B Last Names

In addition to all of the exciting events, we're thrilled to unveil a special series of SL21B themed last names. Embrace the elements with our new Earth, Wind, Fire, and Air themed options!
Cirrus
Blowhard
Windyfloofs
Cinder
Hotman
Pyroclaw
Boulder
Soil
Pebblepaws
Ocean
Torrent
Frostfangs

We will continue to make additional updates to the available last name pool, so if these options aren’t for you, stay tuned for future updates. You can also continue to suggest your favorite name on our suggestion form.

For more information about the costs and how-tos involved in name changes, read the Changing your username FAQ. Click to change your name now!

SL21B Gift Area

At SL21B, Exhibitors and Merchants are sharing in the festivities! You will find 480 gifts at the Shop & Hop stores and many of the Exhibitors have shared gifts in the Gift Area as well as their exhibits. Come celebrate Second Life's 21st birthday and pick up over 500 exclusive gifts!

SL21B Gear in the Physical Merch Store

If you want to continue the party in the physical world, click over to our Second Life merch store on Redbubble and pick up some SL21B gear as keepsakes! 

Full Event Calendar
To keep on top of what is happening each day, visit the full Second Life Birthday Calendar!

We are so excited to be celebrating with you - and look forward to more great Second Life Birthdays! 

At the core of Second Life’s momentous 21st birthday celebration lies a treasure trove of imagination: 310 mesmerizing exhibits on 20 regions that paint an intricate tapestry of creativity, blooming from the hearts of our talented Residents. 

Let your spirit of adventure guide you as you navigate through the wonders of our creative community. Click over to the SL21B category on the Second Life Destination Guide for a list of all 20 exhibitor regions. The regions will open to the public on Friday, June 21st at 12pm PT. 

While you’re waiting for the doors to open tomorrow, you can get a sneak peek at many of the exhibits from images being shared in the Second Life Birthday Flickr Group. Don’t forget to share photos of your visit to the celebrations too!

Additionally, this year we've created a unique experience by connecting all adult regions into a 12-region mini-continent. This includes the adult exhibits, the fire stage, and the adult Shop & Hop regions, all seamlessly integrated for an immersive and cohesive adult-themed area.

Below you will find a full list of all 310 exhibitors on 20 regions listed in alphabetical order per region:

SLB BEGUILE REGION (GENERAL RATING)
Exhibitor	Exhibit Title	Exhibit Description	Exhibit SLurl
schimmelpelz	Free Like The Wind - Gallery	Just a small gallery of mine with 100% self-made paintings.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Beguile/108/142/21
Novadien Resident	SL-Magazine Sammelsurium	SL-Magazine Sammelsurium German Linguale. We report about and for the German-speaking SL community..	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Beguile/110/91/21
Jaun Boucher	SLCG/SLEC - SL21B Exhibit	Welcome to our exhibit celebrating 21 years of SL! The SL Coast Guard and SL Environmental Corps are dedicated to protecting our waters and environment through vigilant service and sustainable practices. Dive into our themed elements of Fire, Ice, Wind, and Water to learn about our missions, explore our programs, and if inspired, find prospective packages to help you get started.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Beguile/129/193/25
Akiv Wizardly	Ukraine Wonderland Journey: The Four Elements of Natural Beauty	Immerse yourself in an enchanting fusion of Ukrainian culture and Wonderland magic through our unique themes. Experience the captivating paintings in an Enchanted Ukrainian Cave, a magical Wonderland Wedding Venue, and the mystical depths of the Carpathian Forest. Join whimsical Mad Hatter tea parties, blending fairy tale folklore with traditional Ukrainian elements for a truly magical journey.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Beguile/134/65/22
DeniseUnicorn Toonie	Unicornium Elements by DeniseUnicorn Toonie	Enjoy a unicorn's take on the elements. The four elements of earth, water, fire, and wind all combine into a new element. The element of friendly magic as one purple unicorn put it! Also, go grab a box of Denise's free stuff while you're at it.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Beguile/151/91/22
Sitearm Madonna	Sitearm's Interactive Multimedia Expression Kits	Explore your capacity to express yourself in glyph, image, and sound!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Beguile/158/135/21
Imogen Aurelia	Voxel Landscaping	Immerse yourself in an experience where creativity meets nature. Discover our unique landscaping designs, from serene gardens to luxurious outdoor spaces, all crafted with meticulous attention to detail.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Beguile/19/45/21
Zack Galbreus	ATG Productions	A showcase of ATG Productions, the group that provides news, entertainment and sports and more in Second Life. We showcase our team, our shows, our goals and how we work.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Beguile/191/140/21
Brian Aviator	LGBTQ History Museum and Cultural Center	The LGBTQ History Museum and Cultural Center is a creative and educational space for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender history and culture. SL21B exhibits include LGBTQ Activism, Influential People, HIV/AIDS, and LGBTQ Marriage.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Beguile/200/44/21
Bonny Greenwood	Asgardian Temple & Bifrost Bridge	Experience the breathtaking celestial elements of Asgardian fantasy. Travel the Bi-frost bridge to discover new dimensions of time & space.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Beguile/214/188/24
Brian Aviator	Museum of Telecommunications	The Museum of Telecommunications is an interactive educational space to learn about the history of telecom.  SL21B exhibits include early optical communications, telegraphy, telephones, and mobile communications.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Beguile/236/40/21
Peter Stindberg	The 4 Elements of Scripting	Scripting with LSL is the ONE content creation discipline, where you need no external tools for. However, for many residents, starting to script seems to be a daunting task. Using the 4 elements as a visual-thematic bridge, I introduce the secrets of successful scripting, encouraging residents to give it a try. There will be interactive elements, as well as takeaways giving interested residents a head start for their own projects.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Beguile/51/29/22
Guiniverre Despres	Crossroads - Elements of Dark Roleplay	Crossroad a New Orleans by Night World of Darkness and Vampires of the Masquerade Roleplay Community, invites you to experience Elements of Roleplay	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Beguile/64/216/21
Tinker Hax	Pride at Home Celebrates 2024	A breezy day in Pride At Home! Pride At Home started in 2020 during the pandemic when huge parts of the world were shut down & all LGBTQ+ pride events with it. We have grown since - hosting parties, events, popups and even a camp!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Beguile/67/138/21
SLB BLISSFUL REGION (GENERAL RATING)
Exhibitor	Exhibit Title	Exhibit Description	Exhibit SLurl
Lobbie Riggles	Giant Snail Races	Here, there be giants Giant Snails! They are racing every Saturday at 11 a.m. SLT.  Come by and pick up your free snail avatar, race, or just watch the fun.  And Get Your Snail On!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Blissful/118/141/21
Philbert Susa	Team Baa	This is  the Team Baa exhibit where you can see their latest movie or experience the inside of a golf ball. Golf balls have mirrors inside them⛳	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Blissful/122/90/21
H0neyheart	The Elements of Tarot: The Fool's Journey	Take the Fool's Journey through the Major Arcana as it maps Jung's Developmental Hierarchy of the Human Mind. Each Major Arcana card stands for a stage on that journey. Enjoy the Fool's Quest!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Blissful/126/211/21
Tindallia Soothsayer	The Temple of the Elements by Tindallia Soothsayer	The Temple of the Elements is a display that shows a few ways in which avatars might simulate elements in Second Life.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Blissful/163/125/22
Holocluck Henly	Casting The Circle	Holocluck Henly demystifies the world of Western Magick and neopaganism, the use of elements in rituals of The Craft, and their respect for nature.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Blissful/163/95/21
Bryn Oh	Skyfisher preview	A preview of Bryn Oh's new artwork The Skyfisher opening July 6th.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Blissful/192/187/21
Marianne McCann	Bay City's Elements!	What makes up a city, and what makes Bay City into a jewel of the mainland? We invite you to explore our pavilion, and learn about the elements that make Bay City into Bay City!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Blissful/197/85/21
Wordsmith Jarvinen	Elements of Teaching and Learning	A summary of elements for effective teaching and learning, including getting and maintaining student interest and motivation, communicating and reinforcing for memory retention, practice in use. The exhibit is congruent both with the elements theme and with Caledon Oxbridge's purpose in training and education for SL skills.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Blissful/202/50/21
Eme Capalini	Our Peer Support Community	Virtual Ability’s peer support network provides crucial assistance and friendship for people from all over the globe.  We support people with disabilities, as well as friends, family, caregivers, and researchers.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Blissful/21/36/21
Vanessajane66	Atelier Vanessa @ SL21B	2D Artwork by Vanessa Jane (Vanessajane66) shown within tortured prim gallery made by the artist	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Blissful/237/42/21
Briony Juran	Arcadia Asylum Library & Freebie Center	Celebrate 21 Fantastic years of Second Life with the Arcadia Asylum Library's display of hundreds of her fun free builds.  Under the Sea, Nemo's World, Submarines, Pirates, Steampunk and much more!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Blissful/35/101/21
Tori Landau	Museum of Contemporary Art for the Confederation of Democratic Simulators	Since October 2004 the community owned Museum of Contemporary Art has been a part of the Confederation of Democratic Simulators.  Put on the music, enjoy exploring the Elements Exhibition, click on items in the exhibit & don't forget the gifts & info box!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Blissful/61/44/21
Erik Mondrian	Second Life Topography	Created in 2005, Heterocera is our world's second oldest mainland continent — shown here as a 3D terrain model, part of a recent series of projects in which I try to explore virtual space in a different way. Made on Linux with LSL, Python, and Blender!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Blissful/70/216/21
momomura Zehetbauer	"Sakura Fubuki" Observation Deck	I expressed my favorite a shower of cherry blossoms in SL.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Blissful/193/128/21
SLB BREATHTAKING REGION (GENERAL RATING)
Exhibitor	Exhibit Title	Exhibit Description	Exhibit SLurl
Michael Takakura	Bear Castle and the Linden Bear Collectors	Come enjoy the creativity of over 125 different Linden Bears and Mole Bears on display.  Take a free box of Bears and a Landmark to Bear Castle, where more than 680 are on display.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Breathtaking/127/210/24
lMechi	Ignition	Fire can mean the end, but it can also be the beginning of something more.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Breathtaking/146/138/21
Maitimo Resident	Spirit of Chiaroscuro	Spirit of Chiaroscuro is the home of our fantasy/pagan themed, LGBT+-friendly community. This is a representation of our gathering place, with a showcase of some of our events and members.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Breathtaking/151/91/21
BBB (AmandaT Tamatzui)	BBB Waterworks	The Bellisserian Bureau of Bureaucracy Celebrates SL's 21st Bday with Water as our theme as we love to sail and play in the water all around Bellisseria and the Blake Sea.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Breathtaking/190/138/23
iSkye Silverweb	The Elementalist	In this place are strange telepathic creatures, the People of the Eye. They come from all over on a pilgrimage to see and receive the wisdom of the Great Elementalist.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Breathtaking/193/93/21
abigail.macalroy	Eclipse Ridge - Not All Small Towns Sleep	Steeped in magic, stained with blood, and stirred by primal desires, Eclipse Ridge is a small town with big secrets. With a unique magic system, detailed yet open-ended lore, and a friendly community, Eclipse Ridge is an adult modern supernatural roleplay destination featuring Vampires, Werewolves, Shifters, Witches, and Humans. Come discover your story at www.eclipseridge.com	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Breathtaking/20/33/22
Richard de Grataine Suoh (richardgratainesuoh)	Suoh Elements: Inspired by the elements	The elements—earth, water, fire, air, and ether—inspire imagination and artistic creation through their physical and symbolic forms. Combined with Second Life's limitless digital space, this fusion enhances boundless creativity, allowing users to bring fantasies to life and collaborate in real-time, which is what we show in this exhibition.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Breathtaking/201/37/22
sophiependragon	The Earth and Gaia	Gaia and the 4 Elements, Live be happy, Enjoy everything because everything is being alive.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Breathtaking/229/56/22
Vanessajane66	Tower of the Elements	A creative and whimsical representation of the four elements in an epic tortured prim build.  From the sea floor walk up the spiral staircases to the rooftop garden with its amazing views	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Breathtaking/47/136/76
lizvonwittelsbachventrue	The Progeny Exhibition 2024	Progeny opens the doors of its Realm once again at the SL21B with "The Progeny Exhibition 2024". Learn about the creatures that lurk behind the veil of darkness, its history, present and future. Welcome to this unique roleplay journey...	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Breathtaking/57/29/21
Ravenstarr Fairelander and Cube Republic	Stillwater Cypress Preserve	Stillwater Cypress Preserve is a serene and educational haven within a picturesque cypress swamp. Wooden boardwalks wind through the swamp, allowing visitors to explore and learn about this fascinating environment while immersed in its natural beauty. The preserve is dedicated to educating visitors about the unique ecology and significance of cypress trees.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Breathtaking/67/83/21
Rusalka Writer	The Hawaiian Islands - The Elements and the Damage Done	A diorama of the Hawaiian Islands describing some of the recent natural disasters that have hit the islands, with a focus on last year's devastating Lahaina fire. The names of those lost in the fire are seen on the walls of the exhibit.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Breathtaking/89/140/21/
raschillventrue	Ventrue Bellemort	Ventrue Bellemort is a global community of vampire roleplay lovers, incorporating local stories, traditions and beliefs, and framed in the Progeny Vampire universe.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Breathtaking/93/93/22
FoxieCat	KittyCatS! Camp Meow Summer Camp!	Join us in not only celebrating SL21B, but enjoying nature to it's fullest at KittyCatS! Camp Meow Summer Camp! There is so much FUN going on from fishing, kite flying & swimming to roasting marshmallows, listening to stories & catching butterflies. Step into our feline world and enjoy a taste of Summer Fun!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Breathtaking/68/189/21
SLB CAPTIVATE REGION (GENERAL RATING)
Exhibitor	Exhibit Title	Exhibit Description	Exhibit SLurl
Jordynn Harmony	Elemental Voyage	Join us on an Elemental Voyage, where we immerse ourselves into each element, earth, air, fire and water.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Captivate/100/203/22
JustineJohndory Amethyst	The Pact of Affinity	The Pact of Affinity is an RP Community that crosses multiple fandoms, genres and interests. It is focused on restoring the lost glory of the metaverse and fulfilling its promise.  All sentient beings are welcome to visit and play within Pact territories.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Captivate/114/105/21
Monavie Voight	Elemental Enchantment: Magick of the Forest Clearing	Wander through a tranquil forest clearing where Water, Air, Fire, and Earth gently reveal their mystical beauty. Join us for a calming, metaphysical experience that will soothe your soul and ignite your spirit.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Captivate/130/38/21
Soogee Resident SunnyArtsy Resident Birdielicious24 resident	Sunny Studio Gallery Presents: Elements & Faces	The Faces are Artwork by AJ Landon (Pieces Displayed with Permission) He made his artwork from Driftwood, Metal and elements, the flowers are Jude Steel Pieces (also displayed with Permission) Of flowers that need the elements to grow	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Captivate/160/135/22
chicyoda resident	The element coaxium	Coaxium allows faster then light speed jumps. Didn't you know?	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Captivate/184/219/21
mysticq	Reoccurring Dream	This exhibit is a mix of real life reduction prints and using second life to make a 3D representation of the reoccurring dream.  It is a dream that continues to haunt me.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Captivate/191/140/21
Angel Tater	Happy Birthday	Angel's Amazing Creations celebrates the elements by showcasing what we love about SL. Air celebrates building and crafting, Water celebrates Music, Earth Celebrates Ingenuity, and Fire celebrates games and activities.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Captivate/204/38/21
tototol	Foundations of Second Life	Explore our stunning build with glowing art, dynamic elements, and an enchanting secret garden. Join the thrilling treasure hunt for an amazing prize! Visit now and dive into the adventure!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Captivate/222/72/21
Gypsyw1tch Resident (Gypsy Witch Sands)	RadioSpiral	RadioSpiral is a 24/7 free electronic / ambient / space music station with no ads, trackers, or cookies. Our region offers daily live shows, concerts, and more, and hosts a vibrant and friendly listener community. Come listen for yourself!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Captivate/237/41/21
queenadelia	Forget ME not	Forget ME not Welcomes You to view the impressive Arts & Crafts Exhibit featuring works by individuals living with the challenging condition Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. Through the Fire, Wind and Rain the M.E community finds common Ground through art.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Captivate/40/209/21
queenadelia	Forget ME not	Forget ME not Welcomes You to view the impressive Arts & Crafts Exhibit featuring works by individuals living with the challenging condition Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. Through the Fire, Wind and Rain the M.E community finds common Ground through art.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Captivate/40/209/21
Stone Styx (old.spicy)	The Elements Within	The elements are unique and varying, so too are each and every one of us that make up this virtual world of Second Life. There is beauty in those elements, in us, all of us; regardless if we don't always understand each other. What we can all understand is that without those variations (elements), this world of our own creation would not be what it is today after over two decades.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Captivate/56/66/21
Woolfyy	From Pandora to TRON	Come and visit a unique live art immersion on 14 floors and take pics for SL21B memories, From a huge 64m under the sea Pandora aquarium to fireworks in the sky, with two unique immersive video areas and many more in between the WizzBox, its Towxer and Dome ... playing with lights, colors and transparencies, magnifying those incredible creators that I love on Second Life.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Captivate/69/140/21
Randy Firebrand	Bears Gone Wild by Randy Firebrand	There are 21 presentations for you to see, one for each year. In each image you will see a public space highlighted with a Linden/Mole bear or two or more featured somewhere in the shot.  Click on each image for a framed copy of the image, a brief note about it & a landmark to visit it yourself.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Captivate/7/31/22
Pam Renoir	World War II Campus	The World War II Campus exhibit showcases resources and information available at the main campus. Its purpose is to educate people about the war and provide a memorial to those who served.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Captivate/71/43/21
Woolfyy Wizardly + Akiv Wizardly	Woolfyy's & Akiv Wizardly - Ukraine's Art Garden	Discover an open air playful garden dedicated to Ukraine and family ... with artwork pieces from artist Akiv Wizardly, real life pictures of Ukraine, funny games, plenty of gifts, cats playing around, the Jokester, fireworks, drones etc. ... and a teleport to the Ukraine Art Room. Enjoy !	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Captivate/93/140/21
SLB CELEBRATE REGION (GENERAL RATING)
Exhibitor	Exhibit Title	Exhibit Description	Exhibit SLurl
Natacha Haroldsen	SL United	SL United is a joint venture aimed at bringing together all Second Life communities, fostering unity and collaboration across the platform.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Celebrate/110/91/28
Torgon Woodget	20000 Leagues	Water, the birthplace of life - Air, to jump through with joy - Earth, cradling the future - Fire, renewing everything. Ride the elements! By Helena Kiama and Torgon Woodget	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Celebrate/128/166/22
caglasolak	Tree of Life Camping	Tree of Life Camping offers participants the opportunity to simulate real-world experiences and explore the positive effects of nature on health and well-being in a 3D environment	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Celebrate/129/4/21
Chigadee London	Elemental Trees of Life	Without the four elements, there are no trees and without trees, there is no life! In this artistic and stylized display, the four elemental trees surround the ultimate Tree of Life.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Celebrate/163/139/21
CoutureChapeau Resident, Balthazar Fouroux, Chigadee London	Elementary, my dear Watson	A replica of the famous Baker Street address complete with pipe, magnifying glass and Deerstalker hat! Enter the living room to search for clues of the four elements and gifts. Tip: Check out the paper notes on coffee table.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Celebrate/163/93/21
Kaylee Jewells	Hawt Mafiosa Grid Wide	The goal has always been Grid Wide. Within the elements of the Hawt Mafiosa, we go all over the Grid throwing Hawt parties. Each week always in a new location with peeps from all over the grid.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Celebrate/194/141/21
Vicious Hollow	Zombie Outbreak Response Team	The Zombie Outbreak Response Team, has been developed and designed to protect the living from any type of zombie infection, or outbreak. Our mission - "Protect the Living, To Preserve Our Future!"	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Celebrate/195/69/21
Nyte Vargas	Voice	Voice is the element used to share, tell our stories and communicate. No matter the star sign, each individual has their unique way either through song, dance, writing, arts, crafts, work, etc. We would love to know your story & your voice.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Celebrate/20/43/21
Pam Renoir	Disaster Preparedness	The Disaster Preparedness exhibit offers information about how to stay safe before, during, and after a disaster.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Celebrate/201/30/21
SSabrina Ireland	Premier Wrestling	Good Vs. Evil.  Who will prevail in this Premier Wrestling arena?	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Celebrate/216/212/21
Kyle Forrester	Liberty Fire Department - SL21B	Liberty Fire Department is an SL Fire Department that was est in 2016. This is our first year at SLB, and we're demonstrating how firefighters would use earth, water, and air to fight fire.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Celebrate/50/69/21
Chesse Vyceratops	Elements of Mandroid	Mandroid the musicial robot depicts themselves as 4 different types of elementals. Come listen to mandroids brand new song made just for SL21B.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Celebrate/62/30/21
Leslea Aldrin	Ode to Nature's Forces with a Hint of Hippo	Happy Hippo Building School and Sandbox delight, With competence clever and bright. Hippsters happy and kind, with only prim torture on their mind, Hid 21 Elemental Treasures in plain sight. For Second Life’s grand 21st year, These gifts spread joy far and near. Owners and staff joined in with glee, Sharing gift-stones for you all to see, making Happy Hippo spirit shine bright! Wishing Everyone a "Happiest Hippo- SL21st Anniversary!"	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Celebrate/66/109/21
RebellahAntoinette Resident	Elemental Harmony by Bellisseria Citizens Group	Elemental Harmony' SL21B Exhibit by Bellisseria Citizens Group. This exhibit serves as a beautiful reminder of the delicate balance that exists between the elements: earth, water, wind, and fire, and how they work together to create a harmonious existence. As we walk through the exhibit, we are reminded of the strength and resilience of the earth, the fluidity and adaptability of water, the transformative power of fire, and the freedom and movement of the wind. It is a humbling experience to witness the beauty and majesty of these elements in perfect harmony, and it inspires us to strive for balance and peace in our own lives. Let us celebrate the wonder and awe-inspiring power of nature. Come, seat, enjoy our peaceful garden, and stay for a while.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Celebrate/72/216/22
Buffy Beale	JoinMeJoinUs ~ It's Time!	JoinMeJoinUs is a grassroots approach to empower the global community to march across the Internet and unite to change the world through social media and civic advocacy together. Test your skills at our amazing obstacle course... Dare Ya!!! A Champion Trophy awaits for the finishers! #joinmejoinus  #PhaseOne #FirstWeConnect	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Celebrate/95/129/21
SLB DELIGHTFUL REGION (GENERAL RATING)
Exhibitor	Exhibit Title	Exhibit Description	Exhibit SLurl
Zorai Amethyst	[Varda.City] Preservation of Terran Society - by Zorai Amethyst	In the Year 12181 of the Human Era Earth became uninhabitable and it's landscape forever changed. The Preservation of Terran Society present to you the last remaining native earth plants, in this sanctum you'll be able to view the last remaining plants that the P.O.T.S are preserving for the future of humanity.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Delightful/116/162/21
Phobos Jamberoo	phojam.com - Phobos Jamberoo Machinima - Harmony Unveiled	Welcome to Phobos Jamberoo Machinima where pixels come alive and memories unfold. Immerse yourself in the magic of Second Life as we revisit past birthday celebrations, dance under virtual stars, and explore the boundless creativity of our community!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Delightful/116/95/21
Gregorian Chant	Tale of Two Kitties	It has interconnectedness of the four elements. It has cats. Because cats are cool.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Delightful/154/95/21
SM2	Elemento Vision	"Elemento Vision" de SM2 ("Vision Element" ). Its a exhibition of the fundamental components that make up our vast virtual landscape; composed by a Cosmos, real life, Second Life and mental place; as the exhibitioner invites the visitors to explore. Each component its also shared with other residents in SL in different amount, but we are all in the same Cosmos by the time of this SL21B.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Delightful/158/36/21
Rah Rehula	Universal Love	This small build is for all who enter the space to feel Love. This year, I was blessed with becoming a Reiki Master. Being the past few years have been CRAZY, this challenge given to myself has been beautiful. We all have the universal power of energy. This energy lies within each of us. We can all channel this through Reiki.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Delightful/165/146/21
Sebastian  Bourne	Men In Motion Dancing Down Route 66	Men In Motion is a dance team that promotes men's stage dance in Second Life.  They also promote men's mental and physical health with an annual event in cooperation with the Movember Foundation.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Delightful/171/189/21
Teresa Firelight	Hunter's Glen	It's a hunt!! Search beautiful but foggy English countryside to fine 3 birthday cakes and win 3 prizes. Non-PBR viewers will find the fog too bright, but an alternate Setting is provided.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Delightful/20/189/23
Sandie Loxingly	American Cancer Society in Second Life	The American Cancer Society in Second Life is celebrating 20 years in Second Life this year. We provide programs and services for cancer survivors and caregivers, as well as volunteer opportunities for the residents in Second Life.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Delightful/21/43/22
Brianna Passiflora	My Mind	It's about flowing with my feelings in tune	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Delightful/210/70/21
Vita Theas	The four Elements in the Ether of Second Life	The four Elements in the Ether of SL animate my mood and my passions and inspire my pictures. I show some here to celebrate this amazing Second Life. Thanks for your visit!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Delightful/218/240/21
Samanthasnowleopard Resident	Honor Pro Wrestling	A nod to the past year of Honor Pro Wrestling, one of the fastest growing federations in Second Life Professional Wrestling. Displaying past shows, title belts, and contact information.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Delightful/60/190/22
Santino Clarrington	Honor Pro Wrestling	Honor Pro Wrestling is an inclusive, hybrid wrestling federation dedicated to high intensity action and exciting visuals! For the greatest wrestling experience in SL, come to Honor Pro!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Delightful/60/217/22
Callipygian Christensen	In My Element	Early SL images - 2010 - 2015 ; a glimpse of the world as I saw it as I wandered around back then.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Delightful/70/56/21
Kamryn Finesmith	Elements of Speed	Feel the rush of adrenaline as race cars blur past in a thrilling display of speed. Explore our art exhibit themed around the elements and their unique connection to motorsport. Learn about the SL motorsports community and what we have to offer.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Delightful/76/156/21
Coughran Mayo	Elements of MIndfulness	In keeping with the Birthday Theme, visitors are invited to walk to the top of a volcanic mountain. Along the way we ask them to consider the elements of the world, of Second Life and of Mindful Cove. Those who are bold enough to leap into the volcano will be rewarded with a visit to a beautiful nature area.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Delightful/87/41/21
SLB ELECTRIFY REGION (GENERAL RATING)
Exhibitor	Exhibit Title	Exhibit Description	Exhibit SLurl
Magic2Life	What if Man Controlled the Weather?	The Burn2 Community, Burning Man's Second Life Regional, offers visitors the opportunity to scale to the top of the famous burning Man and interact with the playa's Weather Machine to create their own weather. The machine is accompanied by art installations depicting Man's ongoing battle with the weather around him.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Electrify/116/66/21
Brian Aviator	Brevin Cat Island	Brevin Cat Island is an educational and relaxing space to learn about our feline friends.  The exhibits span the 4 parcels around the landing point in SLB Electrify. Enjoy exhibits about cats, cat behavior, nutrition, and interesting cat breeds. Relax in the cafe,  or reflect in the rainbow bridge memorial park.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Electrify/132/108/21
Suzie Anderton	Synergy by Suzie Anderton	This exhibition piece takes you through 5 stages of elements, each with a small description of its meaning.  100% immersive so shared EEP and SOUNDS ON !	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Electrify/173/190/21
GiaBlossom	SLer's Visit to Jubilee Park, Tatanagar in !ncredible India	Landscaping is inspired by Jubilee Park, Tatanagar, India. The TATA group has developed the town. Walk through this garden to learn more about our country and its "PANCH MAHABHUTA" (5 Elements) and !ncredible India.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Electrify/174/67/21
Candace Kuhn	Fawkes Landing Elemental Resort	Fawkes Landing Elemental Resort represents Fawkes Landing's multiple resorts. All the regions have been amalgamated into one grandiose build that highlights nature and escape!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Electrify/197/126/22
Lyra.Nova	Wildfire - SL21B Exhibition	Exhibition showcases creations from Wildfire, the leading creator in SL Wrestling.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Electrify/211/59/23
Anarchism Enthusiast	Bread & Community	A safe place to unwind if you are overwhelmed during the Birthday.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Electrify/226/216/23
vic.mornington	The Elements of Second Life - Ode To The Builder	The Ode To The Builder.  The three elements of building in Second Life, the prim, the sculpt and the mesh.  A trip through the past of SL's building blocks.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Electrify/35/40/21
Riannah Avora	Fire and Ice	Fire or ice? Experience the opposite environments brought together!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Electrify/36/216/22
Ariadne Fall	Sci-Fi Alliance Gameroom	☆ Happy SL21B!  Come PLAY with the Sci-Fi Alliance! ☆ Garden House Gameroom with Pool & Pictionary & Pazaak!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Electrify/49/47/21
Kiptin	AVATAR: Roleplay Alignments	Celebrate the rich storytelling potential of Second Life, and uncover your avatar's unique roleplay alignment by embarking on an epic quest through elemental forces and moral paths.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Electrify/59/188/22
London Junkers	Kemuri Cho To (the smoke butterfly pagoda)	AT NIGHT, WHEN I GO OUT  TO LIGHT THE LANTERNS, MY BUTTERFLY FRIENDS  SING SWEET SONGS TO ME. MANY DECADES HAVE  PASSED SINCE I FIRST SAW THEM, BUT THEY ALWAYS  COME BACK, THROUGH RAIN, WIND OR SNOW, NO MATTER THE  ELEMENTS, JUST AT THE KEMURI CHO TO.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Electrify/89/129/21
xAlassrax Resident	Deviant Dragon presents Eclipsing Elements	Second Life has many aspects of Roleplay that the community can participate in and enjoy.  The Deviant Dragon Sim is sharing several of the Roleplay activities with you in this exhibit celebrating the elements!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Electrify/89/226/22
SLB ENCHANT REGION (GENERAL RATING)
Exhibitor	Exhibit Title	Exhibit Description	Exhibit SLurl
Harper Held	Juggernaut crushing wheels	A simple build acknowledging our stressors and encouraging our strengths	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Enchant/115/92/21
Aelva	Garden of the Elements	Come into the garden, sit down for a spell. Let the muses of the elements inspire and soothe your wandering, weary mind.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Enchant/116/193/21
Magnus Brody	Loch Ness	Representing the element water, Loch Ness is part of Urquhart, one of six sims in the Highlands of Scotland along with Inverness City, Beauly, Dornoch, Glencoe and the Hebrides.  We are a friendly welcoming community, usually active with music events between noon and 1:00pm SLT as most of us are from the UK and other nations in Europe, although many of our active regulars are American too.  The Highlands has houses and shops for rent and to visit: coffee shops; music venues; a grand yacht on the loch and churches; steam train, hot air balloon and bus rides.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Enchant/125/47/21
Myra Wildmist	Mizu	A meditative experience inspired by water. (Please use the build's windlight/EEP and turn your music on for a complete experience.)	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Enchant/152/106/21
diamond Marchant	BelliBin Presents... The Fifth Element	Earth, Wind, Water, Fire and...  Trash?	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Enchant/164/160/21
Mitsuko Kytori	Water.	Tribute for Aqua Minerale, Water, the source of the Life.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Enchant/171/226/21
claireana munro	HACKMANITE	Unusual Gem that change color with different light forms.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Enchant/173/30/21
Georgina Rowley	Seogyeoshire by the Sea	Seogyeoshire is a Welsh / British-inspired community based on the Jeogeot continent. We are a collaboration of neighbours working together to create an inclusive and thoughtfully curated experience for everyone to enjoy.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Enchant/173/66/21
diamond Marchant	Leeward Skyward Roadward Clubs	Sail with Leeward, fly with Skyward and drive with Roadward... always a good time and an awesome party	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Enchant/190/134/21
Brian Aviator	Museum of Computing History	The Museum of Computing History is a creative and educational space to learn about the history of computing. We currently have a number of exhibits at SL21B, including: Pre-PC Early Computers, PCs, AI, Gaming, Quantum Computing, and Programming Languages.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Enchant/212/37/21
North Crannock	Rain or Shine You Can Always Fish	The health benefits of fishing here and RL	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Enchant/224/221/21
Dale Irata	Summer Sailstice in Second Life	Summer Sailstice in SL is the official virtual event of the RL worldwide Summer Sailstice! Visit our Festival of the Oceans Nautical Expo, walk the Marathon Fun Run/Walk for Relay For Life, party at marinas and yacht clubs and be inspired at our curated art exhibition! Most events happen June 21 through 23; others run longer.  Learn more at sailing.sl	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Enchant/37/74/21
Jj Yowahoshi	Spring Rains	A garden grove was redecorated by an asteroid and is being rebuilt. Time and music are the way forward. Listen; do you hear the melodies?	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Enchant/66/244/26
Amy Juneau	The Lighthouse: Elements of Mental Health	The Lighthouse is a mental health support group in Second Life. At SL21B, join us for a journey through the elements of mental health, and for education sessions and support group meetings which will be held on-site during the event.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Enchant/63/135/22
SLB FABULOUS REGION (GENERAL RATING)
Exhibitor	Exhibit Title	Exhibit Description	Exhibit SLurl
SWFBuilder Wizardly	Under The Sl Seas	Safe Waters Foundation exhibit shows what life is like under the SL Seas. Follow the Arches and Fish to a world below that is beautiful and full of life. Get a free tail & AO and explore our world.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Fabulous/101/226/21
Christower Dae	Soul Fragments	visual emotions	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Fabulous/107/76/23
Cora Claudia Oh (ophiemarx) and Sherridon Mercury	Circle Mental Health	Circle Mental Health is a peer support group. We provid support group meetings and one-to-one mentoring. We're here and we're listening.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Fabulous/108/142/21
Regi Yifu	Second Life Endowment for the Arts (SLEA)	The Second Life Endowment for the Arts (SLEA) is a dynamic initiative within the virtual world of Second Life, designed to support and promote artistic creativity and innovation in the digital realm. SLEA provides grants, resources, and dedicated spaces for artists to develop and showcase their work, fostering a vibrant community of creators who explore diverse forms of expression, from virtual installations and performances to interactive experiences. By leveraging the immersive capabilities of Second Life, SLEA aims to enhance cultural engagement, collaboration, and education, making art accessible to a global audience and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in virtual art.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Fabulous/11/185/21
nance clowes	Fun Rides & Amusement Parks Exhibit	Representing 35 Amusement Parks in SL, this is Typical of what you might find- a 1800s Haunted Wild West Saloon Ride !	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Fabulous/126/66/22
Taras Faulkland	Periodic Table of the Elements	Making Atoms On Request. Clicking on an element in the table of the elements is rezzing the corresponding atom.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Fabulous/159/103/21
snowlord resident	Elemental Primseed	The Primseed embodies our creative journey. Our ideas are planted like seeds in the earth, adapted with fluidity and care like water nurtures life, fueled by the fire of our passion, and carried by the wind to be shared with others.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Fabulous/187/44/22
Violette Rembrandt	Swamp Thing : Legend of the Toad	A piece of a swampy fantasy giant world where some legendary Toad converses with a Koi fish smoking a magical pipe... Welcome to Swamp Thing : Legend of the Toad	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Fabulous/207/210/7
Caledonia Skytower	Get Lost in Stories - Seanchai Library	Picture yourself in the elements of an adventure. Seanchai Library is among the oldest spoken-word projects on the grid: bringing stories of all kinds to life, live in Second Life, since 2008. Learn more at  www.seanchailibrary.com	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Fabulous/218/99/22
Ameshin Boo	Cosmic Synaptricity	A playground tribute to Second Life's legacy	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Fabulous/220/140/21
Khalilah Hambleton	HER STORY in History	HER STORY in History exhibit is structured as an art gallery. It tells a story through art, poetry, and sculptures of spaces created by and for Black Women. The effects of the smoke, fire dancing on water, and streams of cut crystal are all "codes" for Black Women's Magic.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Fabulous/251/44/21
Rubin Mayo	Stop The War, Enjoy The Freedom	In this installation, you can see girl soldiers celebrating around a large bonfire of their weapons in the artwork "Stop the war," the first step to regaining freedom; the same women, transformed into a psychedelia of colors, then celebrate freedom around the Statue of Liberty, also dressed in bright colors. In fact, this second artwork is titled "Enjoy the Freedom". We are a group of people, women and men, who founded the project +DONNA Zero Violence in Craft World Opensim. Formed at the beginning of 2022 to address issues relating to the women's condition, the violence against Women, and Gender Violence. Women's rights are today at the centre of the international political agenda. We want to believe that this leads to significant progress on the path towards full respect for human rights.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Fabulous/28/54/22
Miltone Marquette	Elements of Organic Living	Display of the elements of organic design and how elements can be used to decorate a home.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Fabulous/35/72/21
NeilGJunior	Child care Maternity and Clinic	Child care is a haven for expectant mothers and newborns, offering comprehensive and compassionate medical care throughout pregnancy and beyond in SL. With cutting-edge medical facilities and a team of dedicated specialists, it ensures all families in SL receive the highest standard of personalized care.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Fabulous/64/141/21
Avalon Crystal	Mystical Creatures	Mystical Creatures Dragons Elements Display	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Fabulous/66/44/21
SLB GLAMOROUS REGION (GENERAL RATING)
Exhibitor	Exhibit Title	Exhibit Description	Exhibit SLurl
I am Free	Dreaming to be an artist	"I am Free..." is the name of the artist. Photos,  installations and remaking  of old freebies are her activities. Metals - lights - machinery are her passion. She’s still looking for her style...	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Glamorous/105/220/24
Famously Dismantled	Get the Freight Out! SLB21B	Not all freight hubs are industrial. Freight can be run from anywhere to anywhere, like our wilderness hub at SLB Glamorous. Grab the items from the kiosk, attach the bag and HUD. Load up and run some freight!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Glamorous/129/41/21
killlashandra lavendel	Weaving Water & Wellness	The element of water flows in the human body ceaselessly. Water is often an element of fluid change involving emotions, intuitions, relationships, healing, and cleansing. This exhibit presents water as an immersive experience for mindfulness.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Glamorous/18/52/21
Jacon Cortes	Antiquity Estate	A brief glimpse into the world of Antiquity.  A place filled with beauty, riches and the occasional pirate.  It is a world like no other.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Glamorous/190/146/22
anguschill	Crystal Odyssey: Uniting Elemental Energies.	An intrepid explorer's journal tells of a mystical artifact capable of harmonizing the forces of nature. Embark on a quest to unearth this relic and reestablish elemental equilibrium.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Glamorous/190/83/21
Clare Loring	Teapot---- Stop for a cuppa	Teapot:  A place to sit and have a cuppa or a chat.  Most things can be fixed with a cuppa.   Share memories from SL or just talk.   Clare Loring's random bit of SL	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Glamorous/200/216/21
CeeCee Blessed	One Element To Rule Them All	The Fifth Element surrounds tokens for the four classical Elements, embracing and protecting them.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Glamorous/203/52/21
Lady Tigress Bonded (pet karu)	Fearless Lovers Retreat	Relax, Meditate, Dance, Discuss, Chill, Spa Day, Date Night.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Glamorous/249/31/21
Ajay McDowwll	Rest Area:  Five Waterfalls Later...	Rest area parcel by Ajay McDowwll.  Water, Earth, Air, and fire are all represented here in some form or fashion; the only thing missing is you!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Glamorous/25/235/21
Phil Youngblood [SL: Vic Michalak]	The Science Circle	The Science Circle is celebrating its 16th year in SL with the theme of "Celebrating Color and Connections in Second Life"! Our exhibit is a colorful 3D building with an overhead profile in the shape of the classic Periodic Table of the Elements, containing displays depicting how the sciences are connected and examples of how color is used in representative sciences.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Glamorous/38/110/21
Alazarin Mondrian & Prokofy Neva	The Interplanetary Land Preserve on Mars.	A fun collaboration between the SL Public Land Preserve and The Interplanetary Liberation Front. Listen to interplanetary prorgressive rock music while chatting with Intriguing oracles and characters who await you as you search for the many hidden diplomatic treasures.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Glamorous/46/84/23
Arlequin Carter	Beach & Leisure	The pleasures of the beach alone or with friends. Playing, dancing or doing a bit of sport is good for morale.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Glamorous/52/48/21
SLB INCREDIBLE REGION (GENERAL RATING)
Exhibitor	Exhibit Title	Exhibit Description	Exhibit SLurl
Bobbifinesmith1 resident	St Elizabeth University	St Elizabeth Island is a role play community centered around St Elizabeth University.  We have four sims consisting of art galleries, theaters, residential area's and of course the University. Come visit, its more than you expect.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Incredible/108/142/21
Moya Janus	the 4 elements of Moya Land	The 4 islands of Moya land by Second life presents a work born around the 4 letters of the name of the artist M.O.Y.A. In all the works the red M represents energy, the media and life – The yellow O the light and the message, the green Y the antenna, the receiver, the plants and the blue A the summit the outcome, the sky. Moya also represents himself through his avatar and is accompanied by characters created by the artist to accompany him in his second life. formerly it was the real artistic work which textured the virtual world but now it is the virtual work which influences the real world.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Incredible/130/216/21
Faith Fairelander	Nocturne's Embrace	Explore this hidden oasis, on land, in the clouds, and underwater.  Listen to the sounds and gently be bathed in a mystical hue.  Playful neon lights make you question reality. Is this a dream?	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Incredible/130/44/21
Helena Kiama	Larger Than Life	Fish school is now in session! Come join your fellow "fishy" friends and dance inside a fishbowl!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Incredible/162/154/21
Minerva Morningstar	Drishti Yoga Oasis	Drishti Yoga Oasis is a tiny roadside yoga and meditation garden sprung from a love for mainland and nature. Drop in any time to pause and refresh your spirit, and join us for the silent group meditation every night at 9:00 PM SLT (held at the SL21B location during the month-long celebration).	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Incredible/163/107/21
Roxxcee Resident	Casterly Rock Roleplay	Roleplaying since 2016, CRR is one of the oldest GOT-themed sims in SL. Weekly tournies, weapons training, Unity farming-gathering-cooking, great RP, awesome stories. Game Thrones, Medieval, Medi-Fantasy, GOT, Unity Maxim, RP, ParaRP, Joust, Archery.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Incredible/215/186/21
IndiiiRareGold Enchantment	Our Journey into Fashion at SL ((GOLDs)) ((Museum))	GOLDs™ Journey thru Fashion here in SL started from a young Lady looking to branch out GOLDs™. Introduced to SL by a Friend. While intending to enjoy every aspect, build a team, and provide services to Designers/Creators of SL by way of promotions, Runway talent,  Marketing for all creators as I have done in RL and from other platforms.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Incredible/218/85/21
Patty Gummibaum	Drama Libre	Welcome to DRAMA LIBRE's Water Fight Party! We host weekly costume parties every Saturday 7 to 10 p.m. SLT. Check us out sometime! We’d love to see you there!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Incredible/223/143/25
Bixyl Shuftan	SL Newser SL21B Exhibit	The SL21B exhibit by the SL Newser, built by Silvia Ametza and her team. Silvia's exhibition shows the Earth, and how each element impacts the planet.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Incredible/23/26/21
Tagline	MODELS OF REFLECTED RAYS BY CONIC SECTIONS	I present standing models that illustrate the geometry and focus-oriented reflective properties of three types of conic sections (Ellipses, Parabolas and Hyperbolas) with geometric application of the LAWS OF RELECTION from physical science.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Incredible/241/53/21
petenka	Sturbridge Grove	Sturbridge Grove Family Community, It's a collab of everything that makes up the spirit/heart of our charming wholesome town. We welcome families.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Incredible/30/77/21
petenka	Parcel 8 - Medium - Sturbridge Grove Family Community	A walk through all hands on experience through bits of our town, and as you reach the end there's a magic school bus ride.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Incredible/52/70/21
Mike Shaw	Happy 21st Birthday from all the Elements!	All the Elements of the Periodic Table have come and can barely contain their excitement! With a mixture of whimsy, science, and education, Chemistry World wishes Second Life a happy birthday, and many more. Watch out for the cat-ions!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Incredible/66/142/21
Mike Mapp & Kamila Amaterasu	- A Walk With Our Secondary Selves -	An unedited look at the beauty that our viewers allow us to experience. While, highlighting some of the wonderful places and interests that Second Life holds for us.  These are the elements of our digital lives.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Incredible/66/28/21
marea2007 praga	*MY SURREAL ELEMENTAL WORLD* BY MAREA2007 PRAGA	SKY: Whirly Gloomy Day Exhibit by Marea2007 Praga in a surrealist key and through 3D sculptures, poems and photos, the close connection between the natural macrocosm in the presence of the 4 elements and the human microcosm in which all the feelings are embodied.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Incredible/70/215/21
Malu Zhao	Elements of the Hispanic community	People who are the elements of our community	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Incredible/98/88/22
SLB MARVELOUS REGION (GENERAL RATING)
Exhibitor	Exhibit Title	Exhibit Description	Exhibit SLurl
allie munro	Neptune	Neptune, where the land meets the sea creating a stunning visual contrast. The land itself is a tapestry of colors, emerging from the waters below. The land and sea meet here in perfect harmony, a testament to the enduring beauty and majesty of this incredible planet.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Marvelous/129/41/22
Micaela Amore	The Elemental Labyrinth!	Win unique prizes that will only be available during this event, and will not be for sale ever. The creatures in the maze have all kinds of funny things to say linked to the element they are made of.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Marvelous/154/190/21
Elrik Merlin	The Elements of Music	Fire, Air, Water & Earth come together to bring music, analogue (the vinyl disc) and digital (cycling binary digits), to our ears. Catch the flying note - soar to the exhibit's  highest point for a great view! Tune in: main.vcradio.org or join us live!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Marvelous/185/213/21
sgudeman (Skysong)	Medieval Games Alliance Presents Elements	The Medieval Games Alliance seeks to UNITE, PROMOTE, and BUILD a COMMUNITY of people who are passionate about medieval sports, combat and roleplay in SL. Dress the part, live the part, travel to the various realms and explore a world of adventure.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Marvelous/189/157/21
MsToya Bailey	CharitySL.nl in Action for KiKa	CharitySL.nl KiKa Childhoodcancer	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Marvelous/204/44/21
Frankie Evergreen	Briarwood Stables & Equestrian Community	Welcome to Briarwood Stables, where passion meets perfection in every hoofbeat. Immerse yourself in a world of equestrian excellence.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Marvelous/219/93/21
Eyeclectic	NPC Mother Tree	Just as a Mother Tree nourishes the forest, Microphilanthropy nurtures our world through collective small acts of generosity. It’s not just about financial donations, but fostering growth, sharing knowledge, and co-creating our future together. The Mother Tree is a magical representation of our Nonprofit Commons CommUnity, inviting visitors to explore and share your positive wishes through the Mycelium Network in the Heartwood center.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Marvelous/22/59/21
KylieQuinn	The Elements of a Marvelous Life	The elements of a Marvelous Life as experienced by Kylie Quinn: A photographic journey.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Marvelous/234/30/21
Kees Veranes	Tudor Reborn	Tudor Reborn shows the result of years of building for pleasure in a renewed Tudor style.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Marvelous/38/170/21
Nando Yip	Moving Elements	The “Elementos em Movimento” exhibition is a sensorial experience that combines art, technology and nature. It explores the four fundamental elements - earth, water, air and fire, under human perception.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Marvelous/40/243/21
desirepeace Resident	The 4 Corners	I created the 4 elements with power crystals in the middle	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Marvelous/56/25/21
Omegaslayer Resident	Rabbit	An art installation based on original story and artwork created by Alice 'Rabbit' Crow (Omegaslayer Resident). Enter into my world of anxiety and rabbits, feel safe amongst the walls the mind creates to keep us safe.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Marvelous/9/84/21
SLB OUTGOING REGION (GENERAL RATING)
Exhibitor	Exhibit Title	Exhibit Description	Exhibit SLurl
RBK Drachnyd	Aufheben -Limitation vs Dream-	limitations create fun. Enjoy yourself with all your heart.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Outgoing/108/89/21
RBK Drachnyd	Aufheben -Limitation vs Dream-	limitations create fun! Enjoy yourself with all your heart!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Outgoing/108/89/21
Chelsea Malibu	SLPGA - GOLF IN SECOND LIFE	Real golf on real courses in Second Life. One of SL's most unique and immersive experienced. The SLPGA welcome players of all levels.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Outgoing/156/199/22
Kit boyd	Monocle Man ~ Vintage Art Community	We are a Vintage Art Community , who offer low cost exhibit spaces and also a free big gallery for our group members to use. We are open to all, beginners and pro's.... just keep an open mind and enjoy the time to gather and share.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Outgoing/160/95/21
TeddySnuggleBear.Littlepaws	Photo Salon	Ever wanted to take a Photography Class? Photo Salon at Builders Brewery & Caledon Oxbridge University	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Outgoing/164/137/21
Aeval Fae	Sing the Song of Speirling	Welcome to the Sing the Song of Speirling exhibit for SL21B, a unique celebration of Caledon's longest-lived duchy! This exhibit is a testament to the rich history of Caledon Speirling, a place of fae, wild weather, and dreams.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Outgoing/190/84/21
Chilli Shan	Pirates!	Just a pirate themed landscape to explore and relax.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Outgoing/195/115/22
Tor Karlsvalt	Alpine Park - The Confederation of Democratic Simulators	We created an alpine meadow surrounded by trees and bordered by a mountain brook.  A path leads to a log cabin.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Outgoing/200/186/21
michelleawesome1994	Epsilon Security Consulting	a small representation of what our combat sim looks like.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Outgoing/22/47/22
barry Richez	THE FOUR ELEMENTS	Arts and the Four Elements	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Outgoing/246/56/22
Serena.Snowfield	Heritage Harvest: Explore Your Roots at the Family History Farm	Dig up your roots on the Family History Farm! Visit the Second Life Virtual Genealogical Society to learn how you can get started uncovering your family history.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Outgoing/62/44/21
Polenth Yue	Alien Elements	An alien landscape reveals a magical quest to gather all the elements. Find six hunt items to discover the story and gifts.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Outgoing/67/140/21
Rapa Fairelander	Tomorrow's Wind	"Tomorrow's Wind" is a project by Melodic One. There is a Japanese proverb: 明日は明日の風が吹く (ashita wa ashita no kaze ga fuku), which literally means 'the winds of tomorrow will blow tomorrow',  or more simply, 'tomorrow is another day'. So, even if things aren't going well for you now, don't worry.  The winds of tomorrow might blow you in the right direction!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Outgoing/68/212/21
Eagle Himmel	The Elements of Beekeeping	Learn about what happens to bees in the fall and winter with an interactive display.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Outgoing/68/84/21
CADENLACONIC	LACONIC - Tranquil Oasis	Discover a tranquil oasis in Dubai: an escape where fire and water harmonize, lush greenery thrives, and desert dunes breathe life with rolling sands. Experience the perfect blend of nature’s elements in this serene Middle Eastern haven.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Outgoing/98/129/21
SLB SPARKLE REGION (GENERAL RATING)
Exhibitor	Exhibit Title	Exhibit Description	Exhibit SLurl
angelor galanter	SL Biker Life	SL Biker Life highlighting the motorcycle lifestyle and passion of their members who are patched, lone wolf riders, enthusiasts, and supporters. Motorcycle Clubs, Riding Clubs, and Riding Sims number over 100 tracks for everyone to enjoy. Join "The Ride!"	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Sparkle/104/37/21
Emm Evergarden	The Nature Collective	Connecting people to the wonder & joy of nature - in the virtual world & beyond! Explore The Nature Collective's SL21B exhibit to learn about our group events, volunteer opportunities, sponsors, and more!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Sparkle/140/190/22
BilliAnn Bravin	Brightest Day Producctions--Tribute Fands for All Occasions	Brightest Day Productions--bringing you some of the most authentic tribute band portrayals in all of SL! Take a look at one of our typical concert setups with our SL21B exhibit. Rock on!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Sparkle/140/93/21
atom013 takaaki	Elements of Life - Music and Social Organizations	This exhibits the elements of music and social organization by highlighting origins of Afrobeat's, Origins of Conscious Hip Hop, origins of House Music, and Black Greek organizations.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Sparkle/141/51/21
AmigoUFO	Amigo U.F.O. Creations - Worlds Elements - SL21B	Welcome to Amigo U.F.O. - Worlds Elements To SL21B. Come to explore and play in our Worlds Elements and play our SL21B U.F.O.s Game Hunt Gifts. !ALL FREE LAND SITE: http://all-free-in-second-life.ihostfull.com UFO-FLY BUGs SITE: http://ufo-fly-bugs.ihostfull.com	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Sparkle/196/248/21
H0neyheart	The KitCats' Elements of Cheer	"The KitCats' Elements of Cheer": Choreocheer can be great fun for dancers & audience alike. Whether you love to dance and perform, or you enjoy being entertained, there's something for everyone, and the KitCats make choreocheer stylish, easy and fun!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Sparkle/196/67/22
Isabel Soderstrom	Amazon	Experience the enchanting beauty of Amazon rainforest captured by professional photographer Isabel Soderstrom. Uncover the secrets hidden within the lush green of the jungle canopy.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Sparkle/219/120/22
roxksie logan	The Periodic Elements ~ SLRandom ArtCrew ~ SL21B	Welcome to the SLRandom ArtCrew's exhibit exploring the mysteries of science with the entire Periodic table of elements which we invite you to experience with the combination of art. Signed Roxksie Logan & Sadiya Snow	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Sparkle/221/48/21
Brianna Jupiter	Naturaleza	A green sanctuary, where ancient trees rise as silent guardians, their roots intertwined in an eternal dance with the fertile earth.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Sparkle/237/187/21
Jorge Serapis	Elements of Caledon!	Exploring Caledon through the elements of its society. Three rooms full of images from Caledon's history, winding up to observation platforms, including a viewing platform at the top of the cock tower.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Sparkle/25/213/21
Teresa Firelight	Sea Of Fables	This exhibit recreates portions of Sansara's Sea of Fables - both above and below water. Ride a boat to tour the "above Water" part and a Diving Bell for tour of underwater part.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Sparkle/42/102/21
Faith Fairelander	SL21B Birthday at the Beach!	Aloha!  Take a break from exploring and pick up a tasty treat and drink, grab a lei, dance to the 80's, and relax.   Happy 21st Birthday SL!!!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Sparkle/42/40/21
Teresa Firelight	Sea of Fables	This booth recreates some of the amazing mole builds found at Historic Sea of Fables. Exhibit also has a stunning underwater build. Be sure to take both above water and underwater rides when you come.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Sparkle/42/99/21
Argus Zimmer	AVTV Second Life 21st Birthday Exhibit	A Tribute to Second Life's rich history	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Sparkle/77/108/22
Lennox Blakewell	Magnolia Hill Artistry & Design ~ Because Design Matters	Magnolia Hill Artistry and Design brings virtual worlds to life with unique, immersive environments and striking interior aesthetics. Their work is characterized by a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating visually captivating spaces. Each project reflects a blend of creativity and precision, transforming ideas into beautifully crafted realities.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Sparkle/84/220/21
Elli Pinion	Dinosaur Elements of New Mexico: A University Shares in SL	UNM brings the essence of the Land of Enchantment into the digital realm. Take a captivating virtual journey where the elements related to dinosaurs have been found in our beautiful state. Join us to explore, learn, and connect with the unique dinosaur element that makes New Mexico a historically extraordinary place to visit in an immersive online world.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Sparkle/93/149/21
SLB SPECTACULAR REGION (GENERAL RATING)
Exhibitor	Exhibit Title	Exhibit Description	Exhibit SLurl
Ariana Petrova	Elves of Second Life @ SL21B	We honor the elements that are essential to life as we know it. They connect us to everyone and everything. Please use shared environment for the intended viewing experience.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Spectacular/140/219/22
Alecio Mavendorf	Volgart's Manor - Alecio's Landscape & Design	Step back in time and experience the elements of artistic expression at Volgart's Manor. Stroll through the formal gardens, visit the museum to view RL oil paintings from Alecio. Visit the music room on the 2nd floor of the manor.  Just enjoy your time at Volgarts.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Spectacular/141/68/21
Alecio Mavendorf	Arahaka-ji:-Temple of the Four Heavenly Kings	Regarded as the first Buddhist and oldest temple in Japan. Arahaka-ji (aka Shitenno-ji) is a Buddhist Temple located in Osaka, Japan. The elements represented in this display  give rise to the spiritual forces of nature and the landscapes positive energies.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Spectacular/195/50/21
What88 Zond	Fight the Monsters	The ability to break through mental illness and take back your mind.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Spectacular/197/99/21
Johannes Huntsman	Elementae	Elementae is an interactive 3D exhibition that showcases the 4 main elements.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Spectacular/204/196/21
Angelika Courtois	The Wonders of SL	The Wonders of Second Life - Our Experiences	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Spectacular/220/40/21
Kerupa Flow	I Have a Dream	This is an exhibition by Kerupa Flow to celebrate SL21B. On birthday, I want to wish for a good future. I've put that sentiment into this.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Spectacular/245/185/21
Iniry Vaher	Let eClipse awaken your senses by Iniry Vaher	Earth , Water , Air , Fire.  I wanted to bring you just a small taste of my home in SL.  eClipse Club & Resort.  Where we touch all of the senses.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Spectacular/29/208/21
Palemoon Twilight	From Shadows into Light : 21 Years of SL History	Journey with us on an unforgettable voyage through time, from Shadows into Light! 🌟 Step into our exhibit where ancient artifacts, some dating back over 21 years, eagerly await your touch.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Spectacular/32/69/21
808080sky Resident	Fountain of Cerul	The fountain of Cerul is a desert fountain which is the source of all magic on earth. Visitors can visit the fountain in the sky, enjoy the festivities at the tent, or wander off into the small caverns for a tranquil experience.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Spectacular/63/120/21
sandersparta4ever	MATERIUM&ELEMENT	the four elements are the root of the cosmos Matter is the great illusion	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Spectacular/83/188/21
RobynRedhead Fairelander	Soaring Free	An exhibit with symbolism. With the elements of Earth, Water, Air and glowing, golden Fire; We have the power within to overcome all of the evil deeds. Be free in this heavenly paradise.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Spectacular/84/66/21
SLB STUPENDOUS REGION (GENERAL RATING)
Exhibitor	Exhibit Title	Exhibit Description	Exhibit SLurl
Elli Pinion	The Elements of Education in Virtual Worlds	Education, when viewed through the lens of the classical elements—wind, fire, water, and earth—takes on a rich, symbolic dimension.  The Virtual Worlds Education Consortium (VWEC) shares how exciting education can be in Virtual Worlds.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Stupendous/139/92/21
Huntress Catteneo	It's Elementary dear...	It's periodically elemental as nature works it wonders, look a little closer detective to get some further answers.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Stupendous/141/189/21
Richard de Grataine Suoh (richardgratainesuoh)	The Intersection of AI, Art, and Fashion in the Five Elements	For SL's 21st birthday, we have created an impressive installation where the five elements - earth, water, fire, air, and ether - are combined, supported by AI and computing, to inspire fashion. This unique experience allows visitors to interact with immersive environments, enjoy carefully designed poses, take artistic photos, and contemplate the harmonious fusion of elements with futuristic fashion. The installation is a visual and sensory journey that celebrates innovation and creativity in the fashion world.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Stupendous/146/66/22
Justice Vought	Earth , Wind , and Fire -"do you remember?	Do you remember The twenty-first night of September? Love was changin' the minds of pretenders While chasin' the clouds away Our hearts were ringin' In the key that our souls were singin' As we danced in the night, remember How the stars stole the night away, oh yeah	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Stupendous/185/125/22
Ravenstarr Fairelander	Kaleidoscope	Kaleidoscope- Monarch Education Project is an experience for the mind, heart and soul as you learn about the importance of this beautiful butterfly.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Stupendous/195/185/21
Bonny Greenwood	Inspire Space Park Dance Universe	A cyberpunk, outer space themed experience, featuring celestial dances, cosmic decor, and a beautiful place to chill with a galaxy below. All elements are born from stars & here you shall return to them.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Stupendous/198/39/21
Ravenstarr Fairelander	Saudade	Saudade is a luminous haven where the memory of loved ones who have passed is honored with light, tranquility, and heartfelt connection. Saudade is a nostalgic longing for someone who is gone, but an inspirational reminder to hold onto the LOVE not the LOSS.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Stupendous/221/202/21
Evelyn.Irelund	Sakura Cranes: A Journey into Tradition	Sakura Cranes is an Asian-themed sim based on the Takedera Temple of Japan, founded in 857. The SL21B exhibit offers many educational opportunities to learn about the temple and elements of Japanese Culture.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Stupendous/44/186/22
Synthetic Jewell	Stellar Forges of the Elements	Walk through a STAR at Stellar Forges of the Elements - Presented by the National Space Society in SL .	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Stupendous/44/40/21
Julia Pentulia	Elements of Spaceflight	Elements of Spaceflight presented by the International Spaceflight Museum:  The latest in spaceflight rockets plus a new moon lander - and come see where the ISS is in real time!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Stupendous/60/128/21
BilliAnn Bravin	The League of Extraordinary Victorian Role-Players	Adventure in the 19th Century with The League of Extraordinary Victorian Role-Players! Enter a Victorian era from both history and period fiction, incorporating everything from the supernatural to steampunk to mystery, ala Sherlock Holmes! Join us!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Stupendous/87/67/21
Flora Fraina	Anemone Wing Walking	Five elements of life in wing walking. A visual expression of the elements of wing walking in Second Life.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Stupendous/90/90/21
Mishka Solo	Celestial Alchemy	Celestial Alchemy is an exhibition focused on the relationship between time and space, featuring structures like henges and pyramids that have been used in our quest for understanding the universe. We invite you to explore these connections through artwork and join us on a journey exploring both physical and virtual spaces.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Stupendous/93/152/21
SLB ALLURING REGION (ADULT RATING)
Exhibitor	Exhibit Title	Exhibit Description	Exhibit SLurl
captainofmysoul	Defeating the Elements	Sometimes the elements seem to plot against us but if we are strong enough and able to resist and overcome their strength, we will arise empowered and even see them for what they truly are: wonders of nature	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Alluring/104/85/21
Tricia Danielson (TriciaD317 Resident)	Playdolls Magazine: More Than a Magazine	Playdolls Magazine is more than Second Life's first adult magazine. We host events, concerts in cooperation with The Johnathan Hiess Project, and performances by The Playdolls Dancers dance troupe. We also sponsor charities such as Relay For Life and Rock Your Rack.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Alluring/105/147/23
KismaKSR	Visionary Artist Path Celebrates	Outer world Artist celebrates with hands-on paintings SL's Coming of Age Birthday!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Alluring/108/16/21
Bady Boozehound	Hot Yin - Frozen Desires	A display of fire and ice, dark and light, delicously lewd hentai and innocent beauty ... yin and yang.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Alluring/137/150/21
idoliza	Unedited Second Life	Second Life is many things to many people. For us, it is a playground for art and creative expression. This gallery features many artists who have showcased their experience of the space through unedited virtual photography.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Alluring/147/102/23
Cythe (cytheria.teardrop)	DSF Divine Sadism Femdom SL21B	DSF @ Second Life's 21st Birthday! We offer Divine Sadism as a nurturing haven for women who delight in their practice of sadism & the slaves who long for such experience.   We practice compassionate sadism - we hurt but do not harm those serving us.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Alluring/153/198/21
Irish Breen	The 6th Element .. Music.	There are 5 Elements. Earth Air Water Fire Spirit.. we like to think there is a 6th entwined within them all. Music.  Come and rest, listen to the sounds of music in our garden. Find the hidden spirit of music within yourself.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Alluring/188/216/21
Virgilius08	The SX Awards	The SX Awards is the Celebration of the Adult Industry in SL. Every Year we assign Awards in over 20 Categories to Directors, Photographers and Models. Don't Miss it !	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Alluring/192/50/23
Kyrellyan Catania	Something Wild	"Something Wild" is an imaginative exploration of the wilder side of the elements. Wander your way through the four passages and discover what lays hidden inside the Aether. Be sure to keep your eyes, and mind, open, because you never know what you might find.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Alluring/229/190/21
What88 Zond	Four Elements Dancing	Four Elementals getting drunk and creating a universe.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Alluring/249/34/21
Zeke Onyx/Skye Winchester	Passion Bay Lounge	Passion Bay is pleased to offer a comfortable spot to sit and kick back while you enjoy the other exhibits. Please help yourself to some snacks and drinks! Feel free to come visit us anytime!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Alluring/31/49/21
Huntress Catteneo	Earth, Wind, Water, Fire	Come and relax, sit and dance, head above for a gift.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Alluring/36/149/56
Vicious Hollow	Camp Hollowville's NHI SL21B Exhibit	Camp Hollowville's NHI (Non Human Investigation) division, investigates strange and unusual incidents, none being too "Big" or too "Out of This World." The Truth isn't Out There, It's Here!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Alluring/40/220/22
Jvk1166z	Forgotten Hasna	Anakin doesn't like this place.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Alluring/67/43/21
SLB DARING REGION (ADULT RATING)
Exhibitor	Exhibit Title	Exhibit Description	Exhibit SLurl
Stone Johnson	Artificially Intelligent Animesh Sexbot Party	AI Animesh Sexbot Party is a party-themed exhibit of state-of-the-art animesh robotics, operating under the control of a few different AI systems.  The results are intelligent robots capable of human-like interaction and activities.  While their personalities are tuned towards sexual play, they are quite able to carry out any task you ask of them.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Daring/103/103/21
Jennifer Fluffington	Guy Magazine - Element Five	Guy Magazine invites you to explore the dark caves and use your skills to find the location of the four elements and unlock the illusive fifth element. Are you adventurous enough?	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Daring/119/145/21
lizvonwittelsbachventrue	The Progeny Exhibition 2024	Progeny opens the doors of its Realm once again at the SL21B with "The Progeny Exhibition 2024". Learn about the creatures that lurk behind the veil of darkness, its history, present and future. Welcome to this unique roleplay journey...	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Daring/128/191/21
Natasha Fravoisse	The Four Elements and World We Live in	The three elements, fire, water and air, exist on almost everwhere on the earth. The understandings of all the complex connections between and whithin them would make us a better life, creating synergy, hormony and sustainable developments.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Daring/131/5/21
Caleb Berland	Storytime at Erato Island: BDSM and Erotic Audio Imagination	Sound is a major part of the erotic imagination.  At Erato Island we use sound and images to explore the various ways that we can engage the mind and psyche in erotic power exchange to explore fantasies of kink, fetish, and dominance and submission.  Join us to learn about how storytelling and hypnosis and unlock your erotic imagination.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Daring/153/152/21
Caleb Berland	BDSM Storytelling and Erotic Hypnosis in Second Life	Explore the art of erotic storytelling in Second Life!  Kink, Fetish, and BDSM stories and the art of Erotic Hypnosis.  Try it out for yourself and see all that Second Life has to offer the erotic imagination.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Daring/153/153/22
NallaXea	FCC's Elemental Wonders	"Elemental Wonders: A Virtual Odyssey" invites you to celebrate Second Life's 21st birthday with a mesmerizing digital display featuring the 12 unique elements that shape our world. Experience the magic of this milestone birthday as you explore the artistic essence and wonder of the elements in our virtual realm.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Daring/181/128/23
Stone Styx (old.spicy)	The Infinite Divine	A love story between opposite elements. Each revering the other, but a tragic fate keeps them from ever being able to do much more than just appreciate the other's beauty from a cosmic distance.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Daring/20/187/21
Bady Boozehound	Nude Drivers of SL	Nude Drivers of SL: We enjoy driving across the virtual grid of second life roads and we prefer to do that naked. (We are not connected to the official Drivers of SL group. Though we do like to join their weekly grid drives. And if appropriate ... in the nude.)	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Daring/202/190/21
Black Ort	The Gorean University	Celebrating the first 16 years of the Gorean University in Second life. We help Roleplayers in SL have more fun and experience life on the planet Gor.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Daring/235/219/21
Callipygian Christensen	Fire & Water (adult)	erotic images from early SL - 2007 - 2017	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Daring/58/208/29
SLB EUPHORIC REGION (ADULT RATING)
Exhibitor	Exhibit Title	Exhibit Description	Exhibit SLurl
xeclipse69x	Chaos and Peace	Peace and tranquility on one side and destruction and disorder on the other	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Euphoric/101/105/22
Veronica Lovelace	The Emerald Hotel	Welcome to the lobby of the Emerald Hotel, your perfect virtual getaway. Stay in one of our free, uniquely themed rooms, enjoy the amenities, or rent a luxury suite for the week.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Euphoric/104/165/21
theblueyedfox	Oubliette's Elemental Magic Shop	Oubliette is an adult themed exhibit molded after the sim it was designed for. Oubliette is a place where music, art, and fantasy collide into the darker expanses of the mind.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Euphoric/130/63/21
Warcrimes Enthusiast	Grand Federation: A Second Life Military Community Group	An exhibition of content created by and for the Grand Federation, and a show of some of the impressive gameplay that can be achieved within Second Life.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Euphoric/153/152/22
Tantrica Banana	Amazon River in Second Life	Showcasing the roleplay area that spawns across 11 regions. This little exhibit gives you a taste of what we do. Some tribes introduce themselves and we have two quests and 5 hidden gifts. the gifts you can retrieve by finding the ancient ruin stones.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Euphoric/176/126/21
mysticq	SL21B Noxia Elements	Celebrate Second Life's 21st Birthday!  Come explore this elemental exhibit 400 years in the future what will we be then?	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Euphoric/210/65/21
Jvk1166z	Thermonuclear Suntan Delivery Service	A lovingly crafted, incredibly detailed, highly interactive ICBM silo complete with a working rocket and as many PBR materials as we could muster! We may or may not have forgotten the theme a little (genuine mistake), but we like to think that our elements are; Aerozine 50, Dinitrogen Tetroxide, Plutonium, and Electricity! (Alternatively, wind for the rocket blast, earth for the bunker, fire for nuclear fusion, and water because we didn't forget to install a bathroom!)	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Euphoric/33/220/21
Virgilius08	The XXX Dept.	The XXX Dept. is the House of the Hottest Models. A premium Hub for all the women in the business, if you're dreaming a career into Porn, The XXX Dept is the place to be. Are you Ready?	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Euphoric/48/148/22
ღBrace Brightflame™ღ (castedone2)	Topless Sailors Cruising Club Exhibit	The exhibit depicts a coastal harbour in the Nordic archipelago.  Topless Sailors Cruising Club is group that likes to sail and party  topless, for the fun of it.   We sail all the connected seas of SL, so join us and start your journey here.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Euphoric/52/62/22
Leslea Aldrin	Elemental Wonders: Ode to Nature's Forces with a Hint of Hippo	Happy Hippo Building School and Sandbox delight, With competence clever and bright. Hippsters happy and kind, with only prim torture on their mind, Hid 21 Elemental Treasures in plain sight. For Second Life’s grand 21st year, These gifts spread joy far and near. Owners and staff joined in with glee, Sharing gift-stones for you all to see, making Happy Hippo spirit shine bright! Wishing Everyone a "Happiest Hippo- SL21st Anniversary!"	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Euphoric/97/189/21
robinleia-Called Red Fire in-world	Elements of a Parallel Virtual World	Elements of Second Life that create a realistic alternate reality including particles, animations, texture, primitives, mesh, sounds and more!	https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Euphoric/189/219/22
SLB IRRESISTIBLE REGION (ADULT RATING)
Exhibitor	Exhibit Title	Exhibit Description	Exhibit SLurl
Selectronium Absinthe	Absynthium Lovely's Landscape Rooms	Visit 5 colourful landscape rooms presented by Absynthium Lovely. The delicious elements of loveliness & colour will leave you feeling a bit dizzy, like a good absinthe...	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Irresistible/103/208/21
NorTonJohn Helman	SETITES CLAN Weltenville RP	SETITES TEMPLE  Bloodlines Crafting, Bloodlines Quests, Bloodlines scans and Blood Lines Hunts, Home of Vampires, Lycans and Mystical Creatures. Medieval RP. Vampire, Daemons Vampire Club, RP, Vampire RP. And GTFO HUB	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Irresistible/116/104/21
atom013 takaaki	Elements of Life	MEROE presents Elements of Life - Music and Social Organization	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Irresistible/131/58/21
atom013 takaaki	Elements of Life - Summer Liberation	Multiple exhibits focused on the elements of liberation, highlighting the quest for human rights including our Liberation Walls exhibit, Juneteenth exhibit, and Black Panther Party Community Exhibit	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Irresistible/131/58/21
Kerry Kas	Frilly Filly Farm - The Elements Of Pony Roleplay	Frilly Filly Farm has been a part of SecondLife for over 18 years and has trained the most beautiful Ponygirls and Ponyboys. This year we are proud to showcase our history in SecondLife and the Elements of Pony Roleplay. Come and see what makes Pony Roleplay such a fun and exciting roleplay environment and let us help you discover your inner pony.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Irresistible/152/164/21
Brea Brianna	Playdoll's in the "Now"	This year Playdoll's Magazine Focuses not on our historic natrure in SL but instead on what we have become through years of education n fine tuning of of our Models goup.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Irresistible/153/89/22
Aelva	Lost in the Clouds	When what was true, is not reality anymore. When the winds change direction and you blow away, forgotten, lost among the clouds. The stars comforting light ease the pain of tears falling, evaporating, rising into new clouds to get lost in.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Irresistible/190/177/21
Ariadne Fall	Be Elsweyr	by the Sci-Fi Alliance, Elsweyr Like No Where Else! A strange little outpost in the middle of nowhere. Sci-Fi and Mermaids!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Irresistible/20/66/22
Huntress Catteneo	Elements galore after Dark	It's periodically elemental as nature works it's wonders, look a little closer detective to get some further answers, but don't go into the woods danger lurks there.	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Irresistible/47/159/21
Aeval Fae	Into Mythical Skies: A Caledon Catgirl Brigade Adventure	Gremlins have attacked the mythical Great Library of Hesperidion and flung tomes throughout the clouds. Help the Brigade and the little mechanical dragonling Drakeldrones gather the lost books!	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Irresistible/76/192/22
sophiependragon	Elements in the Air	Anything is about elements in the air, The air is life, breath life is a sigh	http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Irresistible/92/149/29

The SL21B Shop & Hop is almost here! The grand unveiling to the public is slated for Friday, June 21st at 12pm PT. This year's event will feature 480 merchants across 24 regions. Of these, 400 merchants will be in 20 moderate regions, while 80 will be nestled in 4 adult regions. You’ll also be treated to exclusive gifts at each store!

The grand opening might be on Friday, but why twiddle your thumbs when you can get the royal treatment? Join the official Second Life Birthday group inworld and you’ll be granted immediate access to the Shop & Hop regions.

Before you jump inworld, you can get a sneak peek at many of the items that will be available in the official Second Life Shop & Hop Flickr pool. Don’t forget to share photos of your haul too!

Begin your journey at any one of the SL21B Shop & Hop regions, but be sure to visit them all to see everything that's available.  

Additionally, this year we've created a unique experience by connecting all adult regions into a 12-region mini-continent. This includes the adult exhibits, the fire stage, and the adult Shop & Hop regions, all seamlessly integrated for an immersive and cohesive adult-themed area.

Below you will find a complete list of all 400 participating Shop & Hop merchants on moderate regions in alphabetical order, followed by 80 on adult regions also in alphabetical order:

Adult Rated Regions:

The countdown to SL21B has begun as we are just days away from opening day! Along with the Live Music Events & Performances, we also have some special Town Hall events that will take place at the celebrations in front of live audiences. Watch them with everyone at the SL21B Aquatorium - the water stage!

Tuesday, June 25th at 1:30pm PT - Attend a Town Hall with the Product and Engineering teams at the SL21B Aquatorium. In attendance will be Senior VP of Product & Engineering Grumpity Linden, Director of Engineering Web & Platform Kali Linden, Director of Engineering Second Life Server & Viewer Signal Linden, Senior Product Manager Sntax Linden, and Product Manager Kyle Linden.

Wednesday, June 26th at 1:30pm PT - Attend a Town Hall with the Product Operations team at the SL21B Aquatorium. In attendance will be Senior VP of Product Operations & Marketing Patch Linden, Support Operations Manager Keira Linden, Product Operations Manager Derrick Linden, and Creative Producer Izzy Linden.

Thursday, June 27th at 1:30pm PT - Attend a Town Hall at the SL21B Aquatorium with the Founder of Second Life Philip Linden interviewed by VP of Marketing Brett Linden. 

Friday, June 28th at 1:30pm PT - Attend a Town Hall at the SL21B Aquatorium with the Moles! The Moles are builders, scripters, and content creators employed by Linden Lab to work in the Linden Department of Public Works.  

Monday, July 1st at 11:30am PT - Attend our second Community Roundtable at the SL21B Aquatorium with Executive Chairman Oberwolf Linden and Senior VP of Product Operations & Marketing Patch Linden. Our Community Roundtables give you the opportunity to connect directly with our top executives, share your input, and discuss ideas on enhancing Second Life. This initiative represents another step in our efforts to improve our community interactions, ensuring that your voice is more directly heard and valued.
POSTPONED: The scheduled SL21B Community Roundtable event has been postponed. Stay tuned for an announcement on the new time and date. In the meantime, we've extended the deadline to submit questions in advance at https://second.life/sl21b061024 

Keep an eye on this blog for more information about SL21B coming soon!

Come celebrate 21 years of Second Life with us. We look forward to seeing you!

From June 21st to July 1st, go on an interstellar journey through sound and emotions with a variety of music events and spellbinding performances at the SL21B stages.

The SL21B celebrations are set to reach stratospheric heights with a staggering 500+ performers ready to take over four majestic stages! This is not just a party; it’s a festival of boundless energy and musical marvels that promise to engulf your senses.

Keep your eyes on the Birthday Events Calendar to ensure you don’t miss a beat!

Do you use Google Calendar? If so, you can also add the Birthday Calendar directly to your own calendar by clicking here. 

You can also watch the Second Life Public Calendar for all Linden Lab events and in the next few days, we'll debut a dedicated Destination Guide category with many event highlights. Look out for entries that will start appearing in the SL21B category later this week and keep an eye on this blog for more information about SL21B coming soon!

June 25, 2024 Update:

We have implemented the fee reduction of 2k textures to 0L$ for Premium Plus and Lifetime Premium Plus accounts as of 12:30 PM SLT, June 25th 2024.

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Original Blog Post (Published June 18, 2024)

Greetings, Second Life Residents!

Following the release of 2K textures, we’ve received an outpouring of feedback, especially regarding our pricing for our Premium Plus subscribers, from User Groups and Forums to Support cases and even Reddit. We heard you loud and clear. As a result, we are excited to announce a significant update that will benefit our dedicated Premium Plus members. Coming soon, the cost of 2K textures will be reduced from 10L$ to 0L$ for all Premium Plus and Lifetime Premium Plus account holders. This change aims to enhance your creative experience without increasing your expenses. Please note that all other costs will remain the same, and we cannot offer refunds for previous purchases. This post will be updated, when the upload fee has been reduced.

Why This Change?

Initially we increased pricing for 2k textures for business needs. Storage, data transfer and rendering time are all real costs and literally 4x that of our prior maximum of 1k textures. We understand the importance of high-quality textures in building and creating within Second Life. 2K textures are essential for many of our residents, enabling them to bring their visions to life with clarity and detail. By lowering the cost to zero, we want to empower our Premium Plus members to use these textures freely and focus on their creativity without worrying about additional costs.

What Stays the Same?

While this is a significant change for 2K textures, all other costs associated with textures and other in-world purchases will remain the same. This decision allows us to maintain a balanced economy within Second Life while still providing added value to our Premium Plus members. Additionally, we will not be offering refunds for any 2K texture upload fees incurred before this change. 

How to Upgrade

If you’re considering upgrading to a Premium Plus account to take advantage of this and other benefits, it’s easy! Simply visit our Premium Membership Page and follow the instructions to upgrade your account. Premium Plus members enjoy a host of perks, including exclusive gifts, expanded customer support, and more.

Feedback and Support

We always value your feedback. This update is part of our ongoing effort to improve the Second Life experience for all residents. If you have any questions or need support, please reach out to our customer service team or visit our support page.

Thank you for being a part of the Second Life community. We look forward to seeing the incredible creations you’ll make with your newfound access to 2K textures!

Happy building and creating,

The Second Life Team

Today we’re shining a spotlight on Shellina Omy, the creative force behind OMY, renowned for its unique, high-quality bento animations. Her work allows Second Life avatars to express their individuality in the most authentic ways imaginable.

How long have you been in Second Life and how did you first hear about it?
I have been in Second Life for the better part of 10 years. The first few years I joined, I never logged in constantly enough to really feel part of the community. It wasn't until about my 5th year after having joined Second Life, that I became a regular resident who logged in daily. Ever since then, SL has become a part of my RL. I've always been sort of a geek about virtual worlds ever since I was young. I would join so many different virtual worlds and at some point, I would try to learn how to create in that world. I heard about Second Life while in another virtual world. Some people I met would tell me to go check out Second Life and learn how to create there too. I eventually took their advice and created my Second Life account...the rest is history.

You create some of the most popular animations, poses, and couple’s HUDs in Second Life. How and when did you get started? 
I've always loved the beauty of the human body, studying art and design in school and always sketching, sculpting, drawing and painting human forms was a theme in any art I did. So it felt natural to me to want to create that in Second Life. When I would login to Second Life, I felt like that was something that was always missing for me. The animations and poses that were available to me then, never felt realistic/natural or allowed me to feel like I was expressing myself the way I wanted to through my avatar. I would search high and low looking for a store that would just make me feel more connected to my avatar the way I wanted. From this need I started researching how to create animations. Needless to say, I was very overwhelmed for a long time learning programs, ways of working, and all the technical information about animation. With no real world training or experience in animation and not knowing a single soul that had experience with animation, I felt like I was being swallowed up just trying to learn a few basic things. I was relentless however, spending much of my free time watching tutorials, reading anything to do with animation, trial and error. Spending countless days and nights staring at my PC screen with tears in my eyes shouting "Why can't this just work the way I want it to?!" Feeling defeated most days and then one day things just started clicking, making more sense. From that day on I was officially hooked and was unstoppable. That was almost 4 years ago now, and I'm still learning every day.

What kind of tools and techniques do you use to create your content? 
There isn't that much information about creating animations for Second Life out there in the world and much of what is out there is dated or not the best ways to work. A lot of the techniques I use I've had to develop personally over time, trial and error and just seeing what works best for how I like to work. I do all my animation in Blender. I have tried other programs that are wonderful but I think because I learned most of what I do in Blender it has just become something I am familiar with and allows me to feel more unrestricted when I create. Most of my work is all manually keyframed. Basically that means that every movement, big or small, was created intentionally. The best way to describe what I mean by keyframe to some that may not know what that is, is like in school when you make a flipbook of still images and each image is slightly different from the next. As you flip though the book quickly you can see the still images come to life as if they were moving. Keyframes are points of movement that are set. To some that is a painfully detailed and boring process, but for me it gives me complete control over every slight movement. I could spend the next week talking about all the techniques I use to create, because there are so many, but I don't think I have enough spotlight time for that lol.

Where do you get the inspiration and what are some of your favorite items that you have created?
Inspiration is literally all around me. It's when I walk to the park and see people living their lives or two people talking outside a restaurant. When I watch a movie or listen to music. The wonderful thing about creating animations is that there is an abundance of inspiration in everything. Emotions are in everything. Bodies speak their own language and much of the communication we have with others is non verbal. If you pay attention and look close you can see it all. Recreating that in my work is what I feel makes my animations realistic and provokes emotions. Some of my favorite things change all the time. Oftentimes my favorite thing is always something new I am working on or have just released because in the creation process you sort of become obsessed with whatever it is you are working on and other work you have done just sort of fades away temporarily, at least that's what happens for me. The HUDS I make are definitely some of my favorite things, much of the reason behind that is because people have told me how much it has affected their lives and how they connect with others in Second Life and that makes me so happy that my work has allows people to express themselves and show love and affection to someone that might be miles away or in an entirely different part of the world. All we really want in life is to connect to each other and I feel blessed and honored that I can be a part of that connection in some way.

Tell us about some of the other Residents in SL who inspire you and whose work you admire. 
Oh my gosh! There are so many people that inspire me in SL. From random strangers I don't even know to people I have known for years. The amazing thing about Second Life is that you have the opportunity to be exposed to people you may have not ever had an opportunity to know. You can learn and be inspired by so many people from all around the world. Some of the people who inspire me are my small but mighty team at OMY which consists of Wolf, Veronica (Puddles), and unofficially Mulder. They are some of the best people I have ever known, ridiculously inspiring, creative, and talented. We are always bouncing ideas off each other, close enough to give constructive feedback and always hyping each other up. I wouldn't have the success I do without them in my corner and I'm very blessed. 

Some other people who inspire me and whose work I admire are Nata from Tetra, Vrutega, Jake from Fancy Decor, Masa from Deadwool, Tink from Never Sleep and co-owner of Anthem/Shotgun Popup Events, Coral from Miss Chelsea, Nova from Nova Hair, Marina from GBTH, Ara from Lelutka, Kal from Kalback, Ryan and David from Doux, Jay and Danna from Avarosa and Ken from Avi-glam to just name a few, I know I have missed a bunch of others too. 

The creator community is vast and they all have been so amazing and supportive. They inspire me with their dedication and love of their craft. Also, all the amazing bloggers who inspire me with how they use my animations in their content to create such amazing things, it blows my mind daily.

Where can people see your work? Please share links to your sites and social media accounts. 
I am most active on Flickr, Facebook and Discord. 
Flickr  
Facebook
Discord:
This is my Linktree with all of my socials. https://linktr.ee/shellinaomy   

I'd like to take a moment to thank everyone who has supported my work and OMY. Linden Lab for creating and maintaining this platform and creators and residents for filling it up with such amazing things for so many years. Being able to create and share my work in Second Life has opened many doors for me personally and professionally and without the love and support I receive, none of that would be possible.

Thank you Shellina, for enriching our virtual experiences and giving us a glimpse into your creative process.

Each of our Spotlight posts features a different Resident to showcase the spectrum of experiences and personalities found in our virtual world. If you have created something inworld that you’re proud of, or have had a deeply meaningful experience that could brighten someone else’s day, please sign up! More info here: https://second.life/spotlight-signup 

We are thrilled to officially launch three groundbreaking updates designed to elevate your virtual experience: Mirrors, PBR Terrain, and 2K Textures.

Mirrors: Step into a more immersive world with real-time reflections. Our new mirror functionality uses reflection probes, providing stunning and dynamic reflections. Perfect for adding realism to your virtual environments, whether it's for a sleek modern home or a bustling cityscape. You will find the options to make a reflection probe on the Build window, under Features.

PBR Terrain: Prepare to be amazed by the next level of terrain detail. With Physically Based Rendering (PBR), you can now apply advanced GLTF materials to your landscapes. This means your terrains can have intricate normal maps and metallic-roughness maps, bringing a new depth and realism to the ground beneath your feet.

2K Textures: Say hello to high-definition details. We have increased the maximum texture size from 1024x1024 to 2048x2048 pixels, allowing for more detailed and efficient textures. This upgrade is perfect for creators looking to enhance the visual richness of their builds, clothing, and objects.

These updates are designed to help you create more realistic and visually stunning environments in Second Life. Whether you're a seasoned builder or just starting, these tools offer new possibilities for creativity and innovation.

Dive into these new features today and transform your creations. For more details and to stay updated on all the latest advancements, visit the Second Life Community Blog.

Download Second Life to enjoy these three new features now.

Thanks for your continued creation of beautiful content in Second Life. We can't wait to see what you create with these exciting new tools.

Are you ready to celebrate Second Life’s 21st birthday with us? The festivities begin on June 21st and will run through July 21st. 

During the celebrations, there will be a series of Town Hall events where you can meet the Lindens and Moles as well as our second Community Roundtable with Second Life Leadership – all held live at SL21B! Here’s your chance to meet and interact with executives from Second Life as we celebrate 21 years of Second Life! 

The founder of Second Life Philip Linden and Executive Chairman Oberwolf Linden will be among the participants, which also include many leading executives and team leads from Second Life’s Product, Engineering, and Product Operations departments.

Do you have questions you want to ask any teams or executives? Submit your questions at this link no later than June 20 to be considered for inclusion in the Q&A during these live events.

This year’s Birthday theme is Elements. This theme invites us to explore the fundamental components that make up our vast virtual landscape and the diverse communities within it. From the fiery passion of creators and artists to the fluid adaptability of our social environments, from the solid bonds within our communities to the fresh breezes of innovation that propel us forward, "Elements" is a celebration of the core forces that shape our experiences in Second Life.

Keep an eye on our blog and socials for all the announcements and teleport links next week!

Pictured: Lavender Fields of Madame Loutre

Have your virtual cameras ready as you explore these photogenic spots in Second Life. Don't forget to check our Recently Added category to see all the latest additions to the Second Life Destination Guide! 

Lavender Fields of Madame Loutre

In the secluded one-house village, nestled deep within the enchanting region of Provence, resides the mysterious Madame Loutre, an ethereal otter spirit. Her quaint home is surrounded by vast, aromatic lavender fields that sway gently in the breeze, creating a serene and otherworldly atmosphere. Madame Loutre is both a guardian and a secret keeper of the village, known for her wisdom and the enchanting, calming presence she bestows upon visitors. The villagers from nearby towns speak in hushed tones about her magical abilities and the tranquility her lavender brings. This idyllic haven remains untouched by time, a place of quiet wonder and mystical charm.

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Simurg

Every corner unveils a picturesque scene at Simurg, where the majestic silhouettes of ancient ruins, the boundless expanse of the azure sea, and the vibrant hues of lush greenery combine to inspire unforgettable photographic moments. Wander amidst the ancient ruins bathed in the golden glow of sunlight, feeling the passage of time as you savor the tranquil ambiance. Simurg is a haven for photographers, offering a plethora of captivating subjects to capture.

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The Magic Hour

This magic hour is cherished by photographers and filmmakers for the quality of the warm natural light that enhances images with a dreamy, nostalgic glow. It's a fleeting moment that many visitors find inspiring, as it casts our world in a transient beauty that's perfect for creating emotive imagery. Come take your best pictures and add to our Flickr group, or just hang out and enjoy the sun!

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Burrow Coffee Co

Since 2009 Burrow Coffee Co. has been an inclusive and friendly community within Second Life, and has now re-opened in 2024. More than just your average cafe, stop by and enjoy an entire scenic destination with countless areas to spend time with friends and loved ones. Partake in their impressive themed events, take in a DJ set or live musician, or gather around the campfire for a spoken word event.

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TheNest : Sunbird

Welcome to TheNest : Sunbird! Visit this blossoming city hidden in the mountains, enjoy the lake and its blooming scenery, the blissful rentals, and the beauty from the smallest flower to the tallest of trees.

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Malolo Island Marina

Welcome to the Malolo Island Marina, a European-style marina with boat slips, home rentals, horseback riding, and live singers. They have access to the Blake Sea with about a 20-minute sailing trip. Enjoy a laid-back vacation area where you will undoubtedly be able to relax.

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Bella's Lullaby

Wander among tall grasses and colorful wildflowers under a clear blue sky. Experience the wonders of nature in this little hideaway.

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Luanes Magical World

"It's important to remember, that we all have magic inside us!" Beautiful and magical picture-perfect scenes, perfect for photography, dancing, and cuddling with a loved one, or just relaxing, finding your inner peace. Let the magic take you away to a more beautiful and peaceful world.

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Rumble in the Jungle at LeLoo's World

LeLoo's World invites you to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in the serene embrace of a tropical jungle. Here, time slows down and the sound of waves and distant bird calls will lull you into tranquility. You are reminded to bring that camera along for those much-needed summer photos! You can share those photos in the Flickr group LeLoo's World. This is a PG event and everyone is welcome!

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Bright Diamonds Oasis

Bright Diamonds Oasis is a magical island paradise, shimmering with enchantment and wonder. Nestled amidst the sparkling azure waters, the island is dotted with charming cottages, each offering a cozy retreat infused with fairy tale charm. The cottages are surrounded by lush, vibrant gardens that bloom with exotic flowers, adding to the island's dreamlike ambiance.

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And make sure to drop by Relay Weekend and join thousands others in a walk for hope!

Relay For Life of Second Life

The American Cancer Society's annual Relay For Life - Decades of Hope weekend runs from June 8th to 9th, 2024. Thousands of avatars representing over 150 communities will walk for 24 hours along a track that spans 34 regions to honor their loved ones who have been touched by cancer. Show your support by visiting the event and making a donation. The event starts on Saturday, June 8th at 10am PT. Learn more at relayforlife.com/secondlife

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Got a spot that you’d like listed in the Destination Guide? Make sure to drop us a note at editor@lindenlab.com or submit your spot via web form. Learn more about the Destination Guide criteria for Editors’ Picks or the Destinations Floater in the viewer, and increase your chances of being featured in those coveted spots!

Today we’re shining a spotlight on Robertsscot, a dedicated advocate for inclusivity and founder of the LGBTQIA+ Directory in Second Life. Through his technical expertise and heartfelt commitment, Robert has created a pivotal resource that enriches our community by connecting and supporting its diverse members.

How long have you been in Second Life and how did you first hear about it?
I've been in Second Life since December 18, 2016. I first heard about it while researching information about virtual education. The concept of using virtual worlds for educational purposes fascinated me, and I wanted to learn more about how this innovative approach could enhance learning experiences. During my research, I discovered Second Life and was immediately intrigued by the idea of a virtual world where you could create, explore, and connect with people from all over the globe.

The notion of a limitless, immersive environment where users could build anything they imagined, engage in diverse activities, and form meaningful relationships with a global community was incredibly appealing. It seemed like a fantastic opportunity to express creativity and meet like-minded individuals who shared my interests in both education and technology. Since joining, I've been amazed by the vibrant communities and the endless possibilities that Second Life offers. It has not only provided a platform for creative expression but also allowed me to contribute to various initiatives, including the creation of the LGBTQIA+ Directory.

What motivated you to create the LGBTQIA+ Directory in Second Life?
The idea for the LGBTQIA+ Directory initially stemmed from my personal experiences. I had a growing collection of notecards and landmarks related to LGBTQIA+ spaces and events in Second Life, but I found it increasingly difficult to keep track of everything as the virtual world constantly evolved. My own frustration with losing valuable information motivated me to seek a better solution.

In conversations with other residents, I discovered that many shared my need for an organized and accessible resource. Recognizing this widespread interest, I decided to build a website that could serve as a centralized directory for LGBTQIA+ resources within Second Life. This platform would not only help me keep track of information but also provide a valuable tool for others in the community. In essence, the LGBTQIA+ Directory was born out of a desire to address my own challenges and create something beneficial for everyone.

How has your background in coding influenced the way you manage the LGBTQIA+ Directory?
While my background is primarily in using WordPress rather than traditional coding, it has still been incredibly beneficial in managing the LGBTQIA+ Directory. WordPress makes it easy to build and maintain websites, allowing me to focus on creating a user-friendly interface and implementing efficient search functionalities. This platform enables me to keep the directory constantly updated and well-maintained.

Understanding the basics of website management and customization through WordPress has also helped me troubleshoot issues quickly and enhance the overall user experience. My familiarity with these tools ensures that the directory remains an accessible and valuable resource for the LGBTQIA+ community in Second Life.

What future plans do you have for expanding or enhancing the LGBTQIA+ Directory?
In the future, I plan to expand the LGBTQIA+ Directory by implementing several key enhancements to facilitate growth, improve accuracy, and increase community interaction. One major initiative is to introduce a volunteer program. Volunteers will have their own interface on the website, equipped with tools to share their observations and insights about the community. This will enable us to keep the directory updated with the latest and most accurate information.

Additionally, we aim to foster greater community engagement by providing more interactive features, such as forums and feedback systems, where users can contribute their experiences and suggestions. By leveraging the collective knowledge and involvement of our community, we can ensure that the directory remains a dynamic and valuable resource for everyone.

June is Pride month, are there any activities or events in Second Life that you’ll be taking part in or are looking forward to during this month?
Pride month is always an exciting and busy time in Second Life. This year, I am particularly focused on ensuring that our LGBTQIA+ Directory is up-to-date with all the latest events and activities. We are working diligently to list a wide range of events, from parades and parties to discussions and workshops, so that residents can easily find and participate in the celebrations.

Personally, I’ll be participating in several key events. I'm also looking forward to attending various themed parties hosted by different groups across the grid, as they provide a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and enjoy creative expressions of pride.

Beyond participating in these activities, I'm committed to sharing and promoting what others are doing across the grid. By featuring a diverse array of events on our directory, we aim to support and amplify the voices of all community members, ensuring that everyone has the chance to celebrate and be seen during Pride month.

You are also opening up a new roleplay destination in Second Life named Klangwind, can you tell us more about that?
Klangwind is a creation born from the combined passion of Antony and me. We wanted to blend elements of fantasy and modernity into our own unique role-play storyline.

The name "Klangwind," derived from German, speaks volumes about the essence of this enchanted realm. Combining "Klang" for sound or music with "Wind" for the ethereal whispers of the breeze, it embodies the harmony and melody of nature's symphony. Yet, beyond its linguistic roots, Klangwind is a testament to the dreamers within us all, honoring our past and those we've lost, while paving the way for new adventures and discoveries.

At its heart, Klangwind is more than just a realm of fantasy; it is a family-like community, embracing individuals from all walks of life, united by the common thread of LGBTQIA+ identity. Here, amidst the welcoming embrace of like-minded souls, individuals find solace and support, a safe harbor where they can express themselves authentically and forge bonds that transcend the boundaries of space and time.

So, whether you're seeking adventure in the depths of the enchanted forests or simply yearning for connection amidst the camaraderie of kindred spirits, Klangwind welcomes you with open arms. Join us, and together, let us embark on a journey where dreams become reality, and the echoes of our shared stories resonate throughout the ages.

Klangwind

Welcome to Klangwind, your go-to hub for immersive fantasy role-playing experiences. Dive into diverse narratives across meticulously crafted landscapes, engage with dynamic characters, and contribute to a family-like community, embracing individuals from all walks of life, united by the common thread of LGBTQIA+ identity. From futuristic cityscapes to magical realms, Klangwind invites you to explore endless possibilities and shape your unique story. Learn more at klangwind.com

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Where can people see your work? Please share links to your sites and social media accounts.
People can explore my work through the following links:
Second Life Profile: https://my.secondlife.com/robertsscot 
LGBTQIA+ Directory: https://slpridedirectory.com

Thank you, Robert, for bringing invaluable support and connectivity to the LGBTQIA+ community in Second Life.

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Pictured: LGBTQ History Museum and Cultural Center

As June approaches, Second Life Residents will come together for many exciting events celebrating Pride Month including parties, parades, talent showcases, and art exhibitions. These celebrations highlight the creativity and solidarity of our community. 

Keep an eye on the LGBTQ+ category in the Destination Guide for an array of Pride-related destinations and upcoming events. These hotspots are perfect for immersing yourself in the festivities and connecting with fellow Residents. And whether you're dressing your avatar in vibrant rainbow gear or joining a virtual parade, remember that the heart of Pride is the celebration of love, in all its beautiful forms. Happy Pride! 🌈❤️

LGBTQ History Museum and Cultural Center

The LGBTQ History Museum and Cultural Center in Dalton across from the historic Linden Village is a creative and educational space for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender history and culture. Exhibits include LGBT Activism, Influential People, and HIV/AIDS education.

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Second Pride

Celebrate diversity at Second Pride! This destination is the headquarters of the Second Pride organization in Second Life. Started in 2005, Second Pride holds four annual events, featuring plenty of music and fun. Spread across two regions, with everything from cityscape to a massive beach and boardwalk, all centered around a huge park that spans both regions. There are shops on the pier, carnival rides, a zipline over the beach, a working trolley to take you on a tour, and more! More info at: second-pride.com

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Opens on June 1st

Pride At Home

Established in 2020, Pride at Home is a fun-filled city and festival built to celebrate love and togetherness for all things LGBTQIA+ Featuring exhibits contributed by Residents, the Equality Gallery, the community resource center, and the Pride at Home expo full of freebies. Parties and live music shows are held all month long!

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Transgender Resource Center

The TRC is a safe place for Transgender people and their allies to join and talk about the issues they face. Weekly Support Groups are available.

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Christopher Street

Christopher Street is a friendly place to meet like-minded people. A great place to call home, it has free apartments and free storefronts, inquire within! It is a safe place for the LGBTQ+ Community to come together, connect, and be themselves.

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Boystown

Boystown is a gay community that's been on the grid since 2007. Looking for a place to rest or maybe find someone to chat with? You’re in luck, new people are popping in all the time. Check out the Boystown Welcome Center and attend one of their daily events. You can also find land, homes, apartments, and more, and move into Boystown today! Learn more at boystownsl.com

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The Collective Community

Whether you're seeking a romantic escape with your partner or a spirited adventure with friends, The Collective is an inclusive community that welcomes all. Indulge in carefree moments under the sun, dance the night away at parties, and create lasting memories in a friendly and accepting environment. Come as you are and embrace the magic of this LGBT+ paradise. Your dream second life awaits!

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Got a spot that you’d like listed in the Destination Guide? Make sure to drop us a note at editor@lindenlab.com or submit your spot via web form. Learn more about the Destination Guide criteria for Editors’ Picks or the Destinations Floater in the viewer, and increase your chances of being featured in those coveted spots!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Second Life offers a variety of sanctuaries that provide support, peace, and healing for those who may be facing challenges. From serene retreats that foster mindfulness to supportive gatherings where you can connect with others, these destinations are invaluable resources. Whether you’re looking to engage in group discussions, enjoy soothing environments, or participate in wellness activities, there’s a place for everyone. Take a moment to explore these thoughtful spaces designed to nurture your mental and emotional health within our vibrant community.

Circle Mental Health - Awareness Gala

Circle Mental Health is a Peer Support Group that helps those struggling with a wide range of Mental Health issues. May is mental health awareness month and while Mental Health is something that should be acknowledged 365 days a year - May is the month where the need for Mental Health awareness shines most. Attend the Circle Mental Health's Mental Health Awareness Gala on May 23rd from 12pm to 2pm SL time for good company, lovely music, food, and camaraderie. The gala is meant to be a safe space for all to enjoy!

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Circle Mental Health HQ

Circle Mental Health is a Peer Support Group. They are here to give help and support to those struggling with a wide range of Mental Health issues. It's okay to struggle and they, as a community, are there and listening! Join their group for more information. They offer weekly Support Meetings and 1-2-1 Mentoring. All of their services are free!

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The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse is a support group and meeting place, focused on mental health and wellness. They provide support group meetings on topics including depression, anxiety, and addiction, as well as social activities and meditation sessions. They are a laid-back peer support community where you can connect with like-minded people.

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Mindful Cove

Mindful Cove exists to provide both an entry point into Second Life, and an ongoing community region for newcomers and long-time residents alike, based on the core principle that SL can be an excellent place to engage in activities that support emotional and mental well-being.

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Center for Mindfulness

Mindfulness can literally transform your entire world from the inside out and for the millions of mindfulness practitioners around the world, it’s doing just that! Come and discover the most incredible and wonderful surprise: everything you’ve been searching for ‘out there’ feelings of fulfillment, peace, and wholeness, have been within you all along. The Center for Mindfulness is a beautiful and calming place to come meditate and learn a few mindful tricks. Learn more at mindfulnessinsl.blogspot.com

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HealthInfo Island

HealthInfo Island provides timely, accurate, and accessible information on topics related to physical, emotional, and mental health for residents of SL. Information is provided through displays, links to outside resources, and events.

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Nirvana Island

Nirvana Island is a sanctuary for your soul dedicated to well-being. All faiths and points of view are welcome. Diverse traditions and systems are harmoniously connected in this beautiful natural landscape full of treasures for mind, body, or spirit. There are daily group meetings and events. If you are in need of healing, solace, or sanctuary - you will find it here.

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Fearless Nation PTSD Support

Fearless Nation PTSD Support is an RL 501c3 Nonprofit Organization for people with PTSD, their families, partners, children, and communities. They provide education, support, and advocacy. Since 2009 they've had a virtual online community that spans distance, with a small carbon footprint bringing people together for peer support, education, and advocacy for people with PTSD.

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EchoVets

EchoVets.org Band of Brothers non-profit is a destination for all Veterans. They have current, up-to-date information that benefits YOU the Veteran, and the Veterans' families! Lots to do and see here! Stacy Maracas is a Female Desert Storm Combat Veteran, US Army, and has the knowledge of the systems in place to help Veterans and their family members. Come to EchoVets for camaraderie, answers, live help, brotherhood, and sisterhood. All Veterans are welcome!

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Astoria's Zen Garden

Welcome to Astoria's Zen Garden. Enjoy a sense of peace and calmness to soothe your mind. Meditate, practice yoga, or just sit and listen to the sounds of nature and relaxing music. Smile, breathe, and go slowly.

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Don't forget to check our Recently Added category to see all the latest additions to the Second Life Destination Guide!

Got a spot that you’d like listed in the Destination Guide? Make sure to drop us a note at editor@lindenlab.com or submit your spot via web form. Learn more about the Destination Guide criteria for Editors’ Picks or the Destinations Floater in the viewer, and increase your chances of being featured in those coveted spots!

Today we’re shining a spotlight on Maya Takeda, a mentor and voice-guided meditation leader in Second Life. Her work at the Mindful Cove  offers a haven for relaxation and community connection.

How long have you been in Second Life and how did you first hear about it?
I joined Second Life in 2011. I've immersed myself in the vibrant world of Second Life, a journey that began when a fellow user in another 3D chat platform introduced me to its wonders. Intrigued, I delved deeper into what Second Life had to offer, marveling at its advanced features and the freedom to create personalized content like skins and clothing. What truly captivated me was the ability to communicate via voice chat, a groundbreaking aspect of virtual interaction.

In the same year, while pursuing a foundation course in clinical hypnosis with the London College of Clinical Hypnosis (LCCH) Asia in the real world, I discovered an opportunity to merge my passion for relaxation techniques with the immersive environment of Second Life. As I honed my skills, focusing particularly on relaxation methods and steering clear of trauma-related sessions, I realized the potential of Second Life as a platform for offering guided meditation and hypnotherapy in real-time voice sessions. 

However, my journey also led me to explore the adult side of Second Life hypnosis, driven by curiosity and suggestions from acquaintances. Though briefly intrigued by this unconventional approach, I soon realized it wasn't aligned with my intentions of sharing genuine experiences, knowledge, and skills with the community. It's essential to dispel misconceptions about hypnosis, emphasizing its role in mental and emotional well-being rather than mere adult entertainment in Second Life. Through my work, I aim to provide meaningful support to Second Life residents, highlighting the therapeutic benefits of hypnotherapy and meditation beyond the stereotypes portrayed in mainstream media.

How do you think a virtual environment enhances the meditation experience compared to traditional, physical settings? Do you feel it affects the sense of community and connection among participants differently?
There are a lot of advantages to having a session in a virtual environment. Participants are nestled in their own cozy havens, whether it's their serene bedroom or a favorite spot, enveloped in familiar comfort. There's no dress code – they can simply wear what feels right in the moment. Many seek anonymity, finding solace in using avatars to represent themselves. With no forms to complete or IDs to verify, joining a session is effortless. All it takes is logging into Second Life with a reliable headset and computer, connecting with participants from all corners of the globe in a shared journey of relaxation. 

My experience during the challenges of COVID-19, Second Life became a sanctuary, uniting residents in group sessions without worry. I was requested to do a lot of voice-meditation sessions tailored to various communities in Second Life, offering a calming respite to their members during uncertain times. Yet, as with any endeavor, there are occasional setbacks. Weather, tech glitches, or real-life obligations sometimes disrupt planned sessions. It's disheartening when I can't fulfill commitments, and I'm grateful for the understanding of the Mindful Cove Committee, particularly my dear friend EllaPavlona, who occasionally had to step in to cancel sessions at the last minute. Though frustrating, it's a reminder to embrace flexibility and compassion on our collective journey toward peace and relaxation.

You are a mentor at Mindful Cove, the Welcome Hub, as well as the Belli Hub, so you play a significant role in supporting new Residents. What do you find most rewarding about mentoring, and could you share a memorable experience where you felt you made a difference in someone's Second Life experience?
In my experience as a mentor, I've had the privilege of serving in three distinct roles: Mindful Cove mentor, Second Life mentor, and Bellihub Mentor. Each position comes with its own set of responsibilities. 

As a Mindful Cove mentor, my primary duty is to lead voice-guided meditation sessions for members of Mindful Cove and all residents of Second Life. 

As a Second Life mentor stationed at the Welcome Hub, my focus is on helping new residents navigate the Second Life viewer, understand their avatars, and get started in this virtual world. 

Finally, as a Bellihub Mentor, I assist residents with questions related to Linden Homes. 

Despite the differences in these roles, they often intersect and complement each other. For instance, I've formed friendships with new residents at the Welcome Hub who have also attended my meditation sessions in Mindful Cove. Engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and geographic locations has provided me with valuable insights into effective resident management. Being a mentor goes beyond just being sociable; it requires patience and kindness. 

One memorable experience stands out: I encountered a new resident who was struggling with her avatar and on the verge of giving up. Through a private voice chat, I guided her through avatar customization and familiarized her with the viewer interface. Witnessing her joy and gratitude upon achieving success was incredibly rewarding and reaffirmed the importance of mentorship. I believe my fellow mentors share this sentiment, finding fulfillment in assisting residents on their journey in Second Life.

Could you give us a deeper look into the variety of experiences and resources available at Mindful Cove for Residents seeking mental well-being and support? How does Mindful Cove facilitate a supportive community for individuals exploring mindfulness and meditation?
Mindful Cove is a serene oasis within Second Life, dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being as outlined in its land covenant. Open to all residents, this Community Gateway offers a range of facilities to nurture the mind and spirit. From cozy cafes to inviting lounges, residents can engage in text or voice chats, fostering connections and support. Central to Mindful Cove's offerings is its library, stocked with resources on relationships, mindfulness, meditation, grief, and loss, including audio clips for easy access. 

My signature Chill Session With Maya Takeda invites participants to unwind and find inner peace through guided meditation. But the offerings don't stop there. Mindful Cove hosts live performances by talented musicians like Rulie Cisse and lively music sessions with DJ Kain. Personally, I find the art galleries and exhibitions held here particularly captivating, adding a touch of creativity and inspiration to the tranquil setting. 

Speaking of which, the region itself is a masterpiece of calming tranquility, thanks to the meticulous landscaping by EllaPavlona. It's a place where you can easily lose track of time, immersing yourself in the soothing ambiance. For those curious to learn more about Mindful Cove, Coughran Mayo and EllaPavlona are the go-to contacts for further information.

Mindful Cove

Mindful Cove exists to provide both an entry point into Second Life, and an ongoing community region for newcomers and long-time residents alike, based on the core principle that SL can be an excellent place to engage in activities that support emotional and mental well-being.

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You also manage two different YouTube channels, could you share the inspiration behind each channel and the type of content viewers can expect? Additionally, how do you integrate your Second Life experiences into your video content, and what do you hope your viewers gain from your channels?
Initially, my YouTube channel called Maya Takeda SL was a space where I shared random adventures in Second Life, but gradually, I began to focus on showcasing Asian heritage and cultures. You'll find me delving into traditional attire, often crafting my own mesh clothing to capture that authentic essence. As the channel evolved, I started creating my own sounds, humming, lullabies, and voice-overs to steer clear of copyright issues. 

Then came my second YouTube venture, Peaceful Mind, where I curated a collection of voice-guided meditation and hypnotherapy sessions from my experiences in Second Life. Notable highlights include my workshops on Hypnotherapy in Second Life at SLB19 and leading voice-guided meditation sessions at SLB20. While these videos serve as personal keepsakes for my memory bank, I also hope they offer viewers a glimpse into my Asian heritage on Maya Takeda's channel and provide some much-needed relaxation through the Peaceful Mind channel.

Tell us about some of the other Residents in SL who inspire you and whose work you admire.
One of the Second Life residents who truly inspires me is my dear friend, Karthikeyan Engineer, the brilliant mind behind MADRAS. His sheer creativity and intelligence in crafting mesh products never fail to astound me. What truly sets him apart is his selflessness; he's always willing to share his tips and expertise with budding creators in the Second Life community. Karthikeyan's generosity and willingness to assist newcomers not only enrich the creative landscape of Second Life but also foster a sense of camaraderie and support among creators. His actions exemplify the spirit of giving back, ultimately contributing to a more vibrant and inclusive virtual world.

Where can people see your work? Please share links to your sites and social media accounts.
To join my voice-guided meditation, you can join the Mindful Cove`s Group using these links:
Meditation And Hypnotherapy - secondlife:///app/group/3e511271-a6a6-4752-ed5b-70f6240e854e/about
Mindful Cove - secondlife:///app/group/344bb28d-2739-2987-c8e7-dddaa5c28d14/about  

Check out my YouTube channels:
Maya Takeda SL: https://www.youtube.com/@mayatakeda 
Peaceful Dream: https://www.youtube.com/@peacefulsdream 

Watch this beautiful video produced and submitted by Maya for this Spotlight interview

Thank you, Maya, for your invaluable contributions to mindfulness, mentorship, and cultural enrichment in Second Life, making it a more connected and serene community for all.

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As part of our effort to better connect virtual world newcomers with some of the best and most active inworld communities, on January 30th we announced the Second Life Community Exhibition (SLCE).

On May 1st we expanded the SLCE with the addition of 10 new exhibits, bringing more diversity and creativity to the showcase. This second phase not only enriches our current offerings but also introduces five larger parcels, designed to provide more space and opportunities for immersive experiences.

Joining our initial group of esteemed exhibitors: 

• Bay City
• Nonprofit Commons Oasis
• Virtual Ability
• BURN2
• Boystown
• Caledon
• Furzona
• LWN - Second Norway
• Drivers of SL
• Confederation of Democratic Simulators
• Bellisserian Bureau of Bureaucracy

We are proud to welcome these new participants:

• Baunatal German Community
• Islands of New England
• The Nature Collective
• FOCUS Art Magazine and Galleries
• The Teegle Equestrian Community
• Leeward Cruising Club
• Premier Wrestling
• The Lighthouse: Support & Meetings
• Virtual Worlds Education Consortium
• American Cancer Society

These additions enhance the variety within our exhibition and foster a supportive and engaging environment for all Residents. Explore these communities and connect with the unique cultures and initiatives each new exhibit brings to Second Life!

We plan to expand and cycle in more communities continuously, so if you are interested in being considered, please fill out the application form. 

Second Life Community Exhibition

The Second Life Community Exhibition (SLCE) is designed to showcase a variety of communities to new Residents right from the start, by featuring them prominently at the Welcome Hub, a key initial gathering spot. We will regularly update the exhibition with a diverse mix of community showcases.

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We take all feedback (good and bad) from the community seriously. That’s why we’re excited to begin a new initiative that allows Residents to share their thoughts and interact directly with top executives at Second Life. 

We hope you’ll join us for the first of many Community Roundtables with Second Life Leadership – it will be held on Monday, May 20 from 9:30-11 a.m. SLT. For this inaugural session, you’ll have a chance to meet and interact directly with Linden Lab Executive Chairman Oberwolf Linden and Senior VP of Product & Engineering Grumpity Linden. We encourage community members to submit questions in advance via this anonymous form and we’ll do our best to address as many as we can.

As we prepare for this event, we’d like to remind the community about the Tao of Linden, our guiding principles that drive our interactions with the community, and our fellow Lindens. We have been thinking carefully about these principles as we look closely at recent community feedback and strive to do better moving forward. 

In addition to the new Community Roundtable, here are some ways that you can help and collaborate to make Second Life better:

• Feedback Portal - Your one-stop spot for feature requests, bug reports, and general feedback. All submissions are reviewed by the Second Life development team.
• Community User Groups - Did you know that there are recurring inworld meetups with various Second Life development teams that anyone can attend? These meetups happen at least once a month and include the following groups and topics: Server/Sim Scripting, Open Development, Content Creation, Combat Committee, Concierge & Land, Web, Skill Gaming, and Governance.
• Support Portal - For individual account questions, we encourage you to use our Support Portal which includes a Knowledge Base with hundreds of articles and ways to reach out to the Support team directly.   

We understand that agreement on every idea or suggestion may not always be possible. However, we can assure you that your ideas and suggestions matter deeply to us, and those perspectives help shape our decisions. Your voice is valued in our ongoing journey together.

We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with each and every one of you in shaping a world that is not only enjoyable and prosperous but also vibrant and flourishing. Your presence here means the world to us, and your contributions are invaluable in making Second Life an exceptional place to belong. Thank you sincerely for sharing your time with us and for being an integral part of our journey towards creating something truly special together.

See you at the Community Roundtable on May 20th! Use one of the following slurls to attend:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Linden Estate Services4/237/19/27
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Linden Estate Services2/26/229/28 

We shared back in March our exciting news about our plans to support WebRTC Voice in Second Life.

We’ve made some great progress in the two months since we shared that news, namely:

• Second Life WebRTC Voice Project Viewer is now available: Download
• Second Life WebRTC Voice support deployed to Agni channel “Pop Rocks”
  • WebRTC Voice 1 

To experience spatial audio on this WebRTC Voice Beta region, you will need a WebRTC Voice-enabled Viewer. The WebRTC Voice-enabled viewer can also use voice on non-WebRTC voice-enabled regions. It is our goal that WebRTC-Voice-enabled Viewers can still communicate with all other viewers via P2P, conference and group calls.

You should immediately notice the higher quality audio for voice as well as the following benefits:

• Improved security
• Removes external dependency on third-party provider for voice
• Simple setup from behind firewalls and private networks
• Enables greater control of voice operation in the viewer
• WebRTC features including audio device selection, stereo audio, noise reduction, automatic gain control, and echo cancellation

There are some known issues:

• Conference/Group/P2P in WebRTC is not yet available on the WebRTC Voice regions.
• An occasional popup regarding voice server incompatibility can appear. Restart voice if you see this.
• The viewer may crash if you connect/disconnect headphones or enable/disable voice.
• Voice morphing is not available in this WebRTC-Voice enabled region.

We plan to keep working on the WebRTC Voice Project Viewer and promote it to Release Candidate status in early June. Please share your feedback and any issues found in our feedback portal. We’ll continue to deploy updates to the WebRTC Voice region during this time.

For Third Party Viewer developers, please check out this branch: 
https://github.com/secondlife/viewer/tree/project/webrtc-voice 

Consult the documentation for more information.

We look forward to WebRTC Voice being available grid-wide and supported in our default Viewer and TPVs!

Today we’re shining a spotlight on Cajsa Lilliehook, a pillar of strength and support within the Second Life community. Cajsa's dedication to uplifting artists through her discerning "Cajsa's Choices" and her unwavering commitment to social activism stand as a testament to her influential presence in the virtual world and beyond.

Photo by LessThen Zero

How long have you been in Second Life and how did you first hear about it?
Since July, 2007.  I downloaded demos of several games one night while I was recovering from an injury to my foot. I was so surprised by it and stayed. 

"It's Only Fashion" has been a staple in the Second Life fashion community for many years. What motivated you to start this blog, and fashion blogging as a whole? 
Blogging gave a purpose to my shopping. It legitimized what I did in Second Life, at least for me. Now, of course, it is Gidge Uriza and Rose Mistletoe who do all the blogging.

Photo taken in 2017

"Cajsa's Choices" on the New World Notes blog is known for showcasing the artistic talents within Second Life. Can you share what inspired you to start this column and what you look for when selecting works to feature?
It all began with a plurker who posted WTF picture critiques. They were unkind. One of my friends was heartbroken after being named and wanted to quit blogging. She only wrote a few more posts and not long after, she left SL. I wouldn't blame one plurk for her leaving SL, but it played a role. The critic often said it was cruel to be kind about bad pictures and her goal was to help everyone do better pics. 

I reasoned people would learn from praise for good pics. I began doing plurks about good pics. I started my What I Like column at Shopping Cart Disco, then I wrote a few for It's Only Fashion after SCD closed. I was pretty sporadic when it was for my own site. Then Hamlet Au asked me to write for New World Notes. This is my 99th month writing my column, three days a week, plus a Friday column on blogs I like. 

What I look for is hard to describe. I like arresting photos that make me want to stop scrolling. I like it when someone clearly follows some easily explained rule of composition. I like pictures that tell a story, that challenge reality, that say something beyond “look at me.” I love it when someone has a fixation that inspires themes in their pictures, like Skippy Beresford and ships. I love it when pictures are about something. 

I like pictures where people wear clothes. They are becoming rare as SL Flickr becomes more and more about the male gaze. I mean count the number of pictures with clothed men and nude, or nearly nude women. Now try to find one with a fully clothed woman and a nude man. I did a lighthearted, but negative column once, trying to stress how boring these implausible bodies are - SL/Flicker Cliche Bingo. 

I do want people to let me know they want me to look at their pictures. Every day I find people I had never heard of who just blow me away. They can tag me on a specific picture or send me a Flickr mail or IM me in-world or tag me on social media. I think it's absolutely right and proper to say, "Hey, look at my pictures." I try to find new people by looking at people's favorites so I don't just look at people already in my following list.

Photo taken in 2008

What advice would you give to newcomers in Second Life who aspire to contribute creatively to the community, whether in fashion, photography, or other artistic avenues?
Do what you love. Then tell people you did it. I am sure there are people in SL with no creative impulses, but I haven't met them. The hard part about making great art, clothing, houses, music, dance, whatever it is that inspires your creative passion, you have to get the word out because you aren't going to be discovered at a soda fountain in Second Life. I know it's unfair to people who are introverted. I bet there are publicists in SL. There should be.

Photo taken in 2009

With your interests in real-world book reviews and activism, how do these outside passions influence your contributions to Second Life?
Well, I did try to do YouTube video book reviews but they even bored me. I am an um'er. I might have done better off the top of my head. For a good laugh, check this YouTube channel.

My books and my activism are reflections of my values which remain constant in and out of Second Life. I mean, in real life I can't afford a tenth of the clothing I enjoy in SL, but I still oppose systems of oppression and hope for a world where marginalized people are liberated. I mean more than just having laws to protect them from others, but to eventually create a world without precarity in which people can be the people they want to be, free, without fear. 

Photo taken in 2017

Tell us about some of the other Residents in SL who inspire you and whose work you admire.
Oh wow, have you seen my columns? Hundreds inspire with their pictures. But going beyond pictures, I am inspired by the people who persevere year after year after year. 

Folks like Daniel Voyager, Inara Pey, and Hamlet Au, who keep writing about Second Life so doggedly. They have their niche and they fill it. 

Then there are the Tubthumping heroes who get knocked down and get up again, folks like Gidge Uriza, Maxwell Graf, Nimil Blackflag, Sophia Harlow, and Sanura Snowpaw....and so many others whose real lives can get hard, terrifying, and full of grief, but who just will "never let you keep me down." 

Fashion bloggers, well, my friend and blog partner Gidge is my favorite. Have you read her stuff? She is hilarious. I like the bloggers who write about the clothes, that explain why they like them, and even shockingly, they sometimes suggest improvement, bloggers like Gogo, Grazia Horwitz, Sasy Scarborough, and Sydd Sinister. 

Again, folks who persevere year in and year out. I guess I am sort of biased toward the old guard. And of course, speaking of persevering, Sasy with Hair Fair year after year. People do great things in Second Life. 

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Where can people see your work? Please share links to your sites and social media accounts.
Well, my columns are tagged so you can see them all at nwn.blogs.com/nwn/cajsas-choices 
flickr.com/photos/cajsa_lilliehook 
tonstantweaderreviews.wordpress.com 
singleservingrecipes.wordpress.com  (on hiatus until I replace my camera) 
goppredators.wordpress.com  
itsonlyfashionblog.com 
bsky.app/profile/cajsa.bsky.social 
twitter.com/Cajsa 
linktr.ee/cajsalilliehook

Thank you, Cajsa, for your invaluable contributions to the Second Life community, and for setting a precedent as one of the original fashion bloggers, inspiring countless others along your journey.

Each of our Spotlight posts features a different Resident to showcase the spectrum of experiences and personalities found in our virtual world. If you have created something inworld that you’re proud of, or have had a deeply meaningful experience that could brighten someone else’s day, please sign up! More info here: https://second.life/spotlight-signup 
 

Pictured: Conch Island Music & Arts Festival

Are you ready to party this weekend? Start at the music festivals, then continue the excitement by club hopping to some of the most innovative music and dance venues in Second Life! Experience cutting-edge entertainment with some venues that feature the latest in technology advancements, including Physically Based Rendering (PBR), enhancing your visual and auditory journey.

Conch Island Music & Arts Festival

Dive into the Cretaceous Coast at Conch Island Music & Arts Festival 2024. This year, the 2-region festival is blending prehistoric wonders with merfolk magic and modern music fest vibes. Between May 4th-May 28th expect an epic mix of live music, DJs, art, shopping, and dinosaur-themed adventures. See you at the festival! Learn more at conchislandfestival.com

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RelayStock 2024

It’s a weekend of Peace, Love, and Hope, with great music and yes, lots of MUD! Once again The Relay Rockers invite everyone to join them May 10, 11, and 12 for RelayStock 2024, a multi-team Relay For Life of Second Life event. The event will feature ‘Team Sites’ around a 60s-style festival stage. Relay teams are invited to bring Kiosks and Vendors, host DJ segments on the stage, or invite live musicians to perform. There are, on average, 40 – 50 Relay For Life teams that participate each year! Learn more at relayrockers.org/relaystock2024

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LIVE: Emptimythia

This destination is the release event location for Tia Rungray's new album "Emptimythia." There is one performance area and seven installation areas where you can immerse yourself in his music. The areas are open from May 10th at 8 AM to May 31st at 8 AM. Special performances by Tia are scheduled for May 11th at 6 AM and May 25th at 11 AM SLT.

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The Baszement

The ™Baszement at Distillery Entertainment is a club with a fully supported PBR experience. This hang out provides music and fun for all music lovers with the hottest and most professional DJs. It is open every Sunday at 12pm SLT.

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Alley Catz Club

Alley Catz Live Music and Dance Club is what its title suggests. Their motto is “Traverse the lensing effect of music, dance, and light.” They run the venue on a single or dual performance model providing performers and patrons with a unique setting to experience live music in a warm and friendly setting within a fully supported PBR environment. When the venue is not used for performances it is an ideal place to come with that someone special and dance the night away.

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PLANET 13 Open Stage & Hangout

PLANET 13 was established in 2020 by a small group of creative music lovers. Having an interest in both live mixing DJ sets and building, PLANET 13 has since grown into a popular venue not only to listen to amazing DJs, but to enjoy the rotating custom-built stages. PLANET 13 offers a 24/7 open stage format with scheduled monthly events as well as large-scale music festivals.

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Unison

Unison is a club where fantasy meets technology and nature. This underwater and beachside locale thrills with live music performances and dancing, catering to a diverse community with a strong LGBTQ pride. Visitors can explore sci-fi landscapes, shop in eclectic markets, and unwind in laid-back, hippy-style hangouts. Whether it's for relaxation or exploration, Unison provides a unique backdrop for both.

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Club Soho

Established in 2014, Club Soho is a dance club for those passionate about electronic dance music. It features live DJs from around the world, blending genres like deep house, techno, and EDM into unforgettable events. The club fosters a welcoming environment, inviting everyone to meet new friends and experience a dynamic clubbing scene.

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Club Metropolis

Club Metropolis is a fully functional space station club with live DJs and dancers, and music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. It's a unique place to explore and enjoy great music 7 days a week. This friendly club can be found in a galaxy not so far away. At Club Metropolis, you have reached your music destination!

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Cafe Musique

Cafe Musique is one of Second Life's busiest live music venues. More than 600 live music performers have performed on their stages since opening in Feb 2015. Aspiring, new, and established performers come together in an inclusive supportive atmosphere to help grow the live music community in SL. With over 60 live performances a week, there is something for everyone.

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Furzona

Furzona is a community-based, authentic furry club offering a unique Second Life clubbing experience found nowhere else. Furzona specializes in live video displays and laser shows, showing off the capabilities of Second Life's engine. Learn more at furzona.club

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After the club hopping, check out this tutorial series! 

Are you an artist looking to set up an exhibition in Second Life? The GBTH Mutual Aid Program aims to offer digital artists support and a sense of community. Their Virtual Exhibition 101 video series offers a comprehensive guide to setting up exhibitions.

Learn more about this video series on the GBTH website and watch it on their YouTube channel. You can also check out their Selected Works Showcase inworld.

GBTH Selected Works Showcase '24

As a conclusion of the Virtual Exhibition 101 series, part of the GBTH Mutual Aid Program, the GBTH Selected Works Showcase ‘24 was put together to dive further into considerations of exhibition setups in Second Life. This process was documented in the video series.

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Don't forget to check our Recently Added category to see all the latest additions to the Second Life Destination Guide!

Got a spot that you’d like listed in the Destination Guide? Make sure to drop us a note at editor@lindenlab.com or submit your spot via web form. Learn more about the Destination Guide criteria for Editors’ Picks or the Destinations Floater in the viewer, and increase your chances of being featured in those coveted spots!

Last week, we announced an update to our child avatar policy in Second Life, and since then, we've received numerous questions and requests for further details. We understand the importance of these updates to our community and encourage everyone to keep consulting the continuously updated Child Avatar FAQ for answers to your queries.

Additionally, we invite all community members to join the Governance User Group on Thursday, May 9th, 2024, at 2pm PT. This meeting will provide further insight into these updates, including a presentation of what the new modesty layer could look like, ensuring clarity and compliance across our virtual world.

The decision to update the child avatar policy was not made lightly. It involved weeks of meticulous discussion and coordination across various departments at Linden Lab, with the Governance team at the forefront. Our goal was to balance the diverse needs and expressions of our community with the necessity to maintain a safe and respectful environment for all users. This delicate balance reflects our commitment to providing freedom of expression while ensuring that Second Life remains a welcoming space for everyone.

By taking these thoughtful steps, we are committed to enhancing our community's experience, ensuring that Second Life continues to be a platform where creativity and expression can flourish within a framework that respects and protects every resident.

Save the date! On June 23rd, Second Life will be turning 21! The 21st annual Second Life birthday celebration (SL21B) will be held from June 21st through July 21st. Get ready for a month of fun-filled days of live music, performances, shopping, and amazing community exhibits!

This year’s Birthday theme is Elements. This theme invites us to explore the fundamental components that make up our vast virtual landscape and the diverse communities within it. From the fiery passion of creators and artists to the fluid adaptability of our social environments, from the solid bonds within our communities to the fresh breezes of innovation that propel us forward, "Elements" is a celebration of the core forces that shape our experiences in Second Life.

The SL21B Shop & Hop event is the official multi-region shopping event of the 21st annual Second Life birthday celebration. This event brings together many of the top merchants across SL for exclusive items and discounts on some of the best creations in Second Life.

This year again we are offering two types of Shop & Hop regions, Moderate rated regions and Adult rated regions. 

Are you a merchant or creator who wants to participate? If so, then please fill out this form by May 12th. We will be filling in stores as we receive applications so please apply sooner rather than later.

Some important details for participating merchants:

• The set-up for participating merchants will be held June 7-10 and all participating merchants are required to have at least a 20% discount on all items.
• All merchants must provide a new and exclusive, for the duration of the event, non-group gift.

Follow our blog and sign up for our weekly emails for more upcoming information about the SL21B celebrations starting in June!

CURRENT APPLICATIONS FOR SL21B:
Shop & Hop Application - Applications close on May 12th, 2024
Performer Application - Applications close on May 31st, 2024 (Announcement)
Volunteer Application - Applications close on May 12th, 2024 (Announcement)
Exhibitors Application - Applications close on May 12th, 2024 (Announcement)

At Second Life, we are committed to creating a richer, more immersive, and safer environment for everyone. With that spirit, we’re excited to share several important updates and developments that not only aim to improve our virtual world but also ensure that our community continues to thrive in a safe and engaging manner.

Bringing Second Life Everywhere: Mobile and Desktop Updates

Our development team is working tirelessly to make Second Life accessible wherever you are, whether you're on a mobile device or sitting at your desktop. While our Mobile App is still in Private Alpha, we’re looking forward to expanding access to more members of our community shortly. Our new App promises to bring all the richness and beauty of Second Life directly to your mobile phones and tablets. Don't miss our latest developer update video for a sneak peek at what’s coming!

On the desktop front, we're gearing up for a wider release of some of your most requested features for the Second Life Official Viewer. We're particularly excited about rolling out innovations like Mirrors and 2K textures, which were showcased in a recent "Lab Gab" video. 

Making Second Life Safer: Strengthening Community Protections

Our priority has always been to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all while preserving the freedom of expression that makes our virtual world so special. That’s why we’re working to further enhance the safety and protection of the Second Life platform. These efforts include strengthening some of our community and employee policies as well as evaluating improvements to our age verification process. 

One area of ongoing scrutiny both internally and externally concerns child-presenting avatars. We recognize and want to acknowledge the vibrant community of residents who enjoy roleplaying as such, and we also feel that it is crucial to reinforce our stance that sexualized ageplay is strictly prohibited. Today, we are updating our Child Avatar Policy to ensure a clear separation and to safeguard all community members. We know that this update has the potential to cause confusion or concern in our community, so we’ve prepared an FAQ which we will continue to update as questions come up.

Strengthening Internal Policies and Community Engagement

Recently, disturbing anonymous allegations were made regarding alleged violations of company and community policies by employees, contractors, and community members. Since that time, we have conducted multiple thorough internal and external investigations to look closely at whether there were specific infractions or problematic interactions that needed us to take action.

The investigation determined that all Lindens and contractors have stayed in compliance with our own community guidelines, as well as unwritten, ethical guidelines. I do not make this statement lightly, and I know there will be plenty of discussion. What I can say is that there is no incentive, monetary or otherwise, for me to mislead the community. At some point, the community has to trust that we, the Lindens, do well when the community thrives. We may make mistakes along the way, and we know that our community will engage with us when we do. Second Life is an enormous virtual world and we have to walk a very fine line between policing and preserving freedoms while also protecting the future growth and health of Second Life as a platform that respects diversity and creative expression among our community.

The findings did highlight opportunities for improvement. As a result, we are making updates to our internal policies to raise the standard for how Linden employees should respectfully engage with community members. This addresses multiple forms of engagement including how we present ourselves, how we interact with the community (even in moments of conflict), and how we minimize the perception of conflict of interest and favoritism in our interactions. Additionally, there have been specific actions we have initiated or finalized:

• Updated our Child Avatar Policy 
• Updated our internal Policies and Procedures
• Implemented personnel changes
• Initiated management improvement programs
• Committed to Community Roundtables (see below)
• Committed to increased transparency and accountability

Looking ahead, we are excited to announce the launch of our Community Roundtable with Second Life Leadership. The first one is scheduled for May 20 at 9:30-11 a.m. PT. This will be an opportunity for community members to connect directly with our top executives, share your input, and discuss ideas on enhancing Second Life. This initiative represents another step in our efforts to improve our community interactions, ensuring that your voice is more directly heard and valued.

I will be a part of the first Community Roundtable and welcome you all to attend. 

Building a Better Second Life Together

All of these updates and initiatives are part of our broader drive to continually improve Second Life. Stay tuned for more, participate in upcoming events, and let's make Second Life better together.

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Pictured: Chee Chee

Explore a variety of serene nature escapes, vibrant hangouts, and immersive roleplaying communities - each destination promises a unique adventure. Teleport over and discover your next favorite spot in Second Life today!

Chee Chee

Welcome everyone to Chee Chee at The Sign III! Here, you can immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of the shrine, enjoy the cozy comfort of the hot springs, savor delicious sushi and ramen, and indulge in a variety of snacks at the night market area. Take a moment to relax at the bar and sample sweets at the souvenir snack shop. You can also take a tram ride to explore Chee Chee!

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Cretaceous Park

Discover Cretaceous Park, a prehistoric luxury resort inspired by the iconic 90's dinosaurs movie! Enjoy suites, bungalows, and Dino Mansions with thrilling safaris, poolside fun, and more.

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Vindfjell

Vindfjell is a serene destination designed by Terry Fotherington, offering visitors a peaceful escape into nature. This ephemeral region, open for just one month, features gentle rainfalls that complement the quiet scenery. It's a perfect spot for those seeking tranquility and the soothing sounds of nature.

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Romantic Oasis of Love

Whether you are planning a romantic date, a special engagement or a dream wedding, you will find not only picturesque landscapes and romantic corners but also an atmosphere full of magic and unique emotions.

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In stillness

In Stillness offers a serene escape where visitors can quiet their minds amidst the tranquil beauty of the northwestern forests. Here, one can find comfort in rustic cabins or set up camp in an assortment of tents, trailers, and RVs. Gentle sounds of nature and soothing music enhance the peaceful ambiance. Trails invite leisurely hikes, while nearby docks provide access to boat rides across calm waters. It's an ideal spot for those seeking solitude and a touch of healing in the embrace of the great outdoors.

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Hillvale Bay

Hillvale Bay and its popular seafront promenade from the 1950s Atomic Age was a thriving fun-filled destination for family day trips and sun lovers to frequent over many years. This vintage Beach remains mostly intact and untouched from its heydays in the 1950s, but time has stood still and it remains to this day in a forgotten, abandoned state. Come and explore, relax, and take some photos.

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The Dock - Dancing at the Bay

The Dock is a place where rhythm meets romance against the backdrop of breathtaking views. Whether you sway casually or spin formally, the dance floor invites all to groove beneath the stars. With each step, immerse yourself in the pulsating energy of the night and let connections ignite. The gorgeous Dock, where every dance is a journey and every moment is a memory in the making.

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Blossomvale in Venice

Blossomvale in Venice is a destination created by photographers for photographers. It is a stunning look into Venice, set in a romantic atmosphere. There is a wedding venue for elopement and stages for live events. A beautiful city tucked away between ocean, lighthouses, and islands. If you're looking for a quiet, lagless date spot, come tour Venice. Join their group for rez options.

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Bridgeton County

Bridgton County, nestled in the heart of the vast Alaskan wilderness, is a charming small town that exudes warmth and hospitality. As you wander through its quaint streets, you'll quickly discover that the true beauty of Bridgeton lies not just in its stunning natural scenery but also in the genuine friendliness of its residents. The tight-knit community is a testament to the welcoming spirit that defines this town, making it an ideal haven for families seeking a close-knit and supportive environment. Surrounded by majestic mountains and pristine lakes, Bridgton County offers a picturesque backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. From the vibrant hues of wildflowers in the summer to the serene blanket of snow in the winter, the changing seasons paint a mesmerizing canvas that captivates the hearts of all who call Bridgeton home. Learn more at linktr.ee/bridgetoncountysl

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HMS Iron Duke, Scapa Flow 1914-1918

Inspired by the operations of the British Grand Fleet during WWI, this destination presents the flagship HMS Iron Duke in real size and captures the mood of that era, in the setting of Scapa Flow. Explore the dreadnought, climb up the forecastle and the bridge, go belowdecks and visit the wardroom, the admiral's and officers' quarters, the ratings' mess, and the galley.

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The month of May also brings about many new events, so keep an eye on the Featured Events category over the next few weeks for fun and interesting art and music events to attend.

And, don't forget to check our Recently Added category to see all the latest additions to the Second Life Destination Guide!

Got a spot that you’d like listed in the Destination Guide? Make sure to drop us a note at editor@lindenlab.com or submit your spot via web form. Learn more about the Destination Guide criteria for Editors’ Picks or the Destinations Floater in the viewer, and increase your chances of being featured in those coveted spots!