Xiola Linden

The year 2016 may be coming to a close, but the Second Life community is still cranking up the creativity! In the final week of the year, some inspiring spaces have started to pop up that you won’t want to miss! Fans of accomplished artists Bryn Oh and Theda Tammas will likely devour their latest works to debut in Second Life, while fashionistas everywhere will appreciate the latest round of designs and fashions to discover in the shopping event InspirationSL. Check out these highlights and more in the Destination Guide. You can also show off your favorite new year pics in the official Second Life Flickr. Is your Second Life creation missing from the Destination Guide? If so, write us a note at editor@lindenlab.com or please submit your spot via form. Bryn Oh's The Hand Bryn Oh's new artwork is the story of Flutter, a girl who has something precious in a suitcase and lives in a world of Sleepers. It is a continuation of Bryn Oh's many other award-winning narratives. Visit in Second Life The Cortege Explore "The Cortege," a new art installation from Theda Tammas in Second Life. Located at the Blue Orange, this exhibition is inspired by "a procession where we vent our fears and sins," according to the artist. More info at bytheda.weebly.com. Visit in Second Life InspirationSL InspirationSL is a unique, luxurious shopping event that is based on a different celebrity each round. With the slogan "Inspired by celebs. Made for SecondLife," participating designers take inspiration to offer you themed, exclusive designs that can be found nowhere else in SL. Visit in Second Life Eisa Colony and Nanite Systems An American megacorporation has taken over an aging Soviet colony at the edge of the galaxy. What could possibly go wrong? Come explore the finer points of science fiction ethics in an imperfect alt-history utopia that adds a tropical blend to refresh the tired and weary cyberpunker's hard liquor, all built on the backs of tired colonists and their eager robotic successors. Your shuttle's waiting. Visit in Second Life Rixendale Funfair Rixendale Funfair is full of rides and coasters for you and your friends to have a fun time in. Discover several spots to explore and enjoy including games like bowling, battle-tanks, paintball and many more. Visit in Second Life Shadow Island Welcome to Shadow Island, where the impossible is reality. Venture around this Mystical realm, Mingle with Lycans, vampires, hybrids and humans. In this lost haven, you can get in touch with your elemental side, your dark side or your primal side. The choice is yours. This is a role-playing realm that teaches all aspects of Bloodlines in a safe environment. Visit in Second Life

‘Tis the season! Second Life Residents across the grid are celebrating the holidays with snow-filled sims and winter creations that you won’t want to miss! This week, we’ve rounded up over 15 seasonal spots -- each with a unique approach to celebrating the holiday. Explore everything from a steampunk winter adventure to a snowy Christmas tree farm in Second Life! For even more winter delights, there are over 90 spots to explore in the Winter Attractions category in the Second Life Destination Guide. Make sure you check these out before the snow melts! Don’t forget to share your holiday pics to the official Second Life Flickr. If you’ve built something great that isn’t in the Destination Guide, write us a note at editor@lindenlab.com or please submit your spot via form. Winter Wonderland Enjoy an exciting snowy adventure in this winter attraction by Linden Lab. Enjoy some holiday gifts in the Village of Lights, or a nice skate around the rink with friends. Take a look over the regions on the top of our Winter Ferris Wheel or race around the track. Don't miss the snowball fight arena! Visit in Second Life The Fallen - A Steampunk Winter Adventure The Fallen presents "A Steampunk Winter Adventure." Explore the twists and turns and check out the hidden gems in the town and in the forests. Fall in love with the Christmas town, Temple of the Goddess, frozen lake, the castle and forests. A Perfect juxtaposition of nature and steampunk civilization. This is a beautiful location and a dream for Second Life photographers. Visit in Second Life Winter's Hollow Winter's Hollow is a dark winter-themed shopping market in Second Life, held through January 3. As the season changes to winter, many forget of the dark magic of this season. This event is to bring to light those of us that still like it spooky even in the happy holiday cheer of Christmas. All items (including exclusives) are 25% off. Visit in Second Life Home for the Holidays Come home for the holidays with iMoogi Radio. It's a Winter Wonderland of fun with ice caves, sleigh rides, horseback riding trails, sledding, snow skiing and more! Visit the nice warm lodge for family fun, holiday parties, caroling and, of course, hot cocoa! The fun continues through February! Visit in Second Life North Pole at Alki Santa's clan has gone high tech! Step through the portal to the North Pole at Alki and see the elves hard at work in the Industrial Toy Factory. Head to the Reindeer Stables, take a seat at the air control center and send Santa safely off into the snowy night. A full region of fun activities, warm hangouts and tasty treats specially made for you to explore and discover. Happy Holidays! Visit in Second Life Christmas at Buckingham Palace Celebrate Christmas at Buckingham Palace with Prince Regent George IV. Wander the corridors of the palace dressed in Christmas splendor and enjoy the snow-tipped hills and ice ponds. Take a sleigh tour of Antiquity with a friend or a wintry stroll in the gardens. Warm yourself by the fires of the many splendid staterooms decked in holiday decor. Visit in Second Life Christmas Tree Farms at Lapara Towne Introducing Lapara's newest annexation. Start at Clownski's Christmas tree farms, and explore the city in its full snow emergency. Now with more than three parks and a train that runs over 1 1/4 miles in each direction. Warm up in the hotel or find the Clownski's store and meet Santa Claus. Menorah Lighting starting December 24th. Visit in Second Life Christmas in Cantana Welcome to this Christmas wonderland. Santa and his elves are working hard as the wooden soldiers stand guard. Come and ride the train, look around and go skating or dancing in the skating rink. Can you spot the white boomers? Visit in Second Life Island Dreams Seaside Lounge Island Dreams Seaside Lounge is just part of the winter wonderland at the Yellowstone Falls sim. The Seaside Lounge is known for some of the best live music in Second Life, but also for the spectacular holiday decor. Visit in Second Life Torgon's Winter Fun Park A park filled with snowy fun and fast rides, Torgon's Winter Fun Park brings out the kid in all of us. Just stroll in the snow, dance the night away, saw off your own Christmas tree, or jump on any of the rides around and just have a fantastic time. Still not enough? Grab some skates or even a snowmobile. And if you dare, grab a light and explore the underground cave... Visit in Second Life The Retreat The Retreat is a calm and quiet place to relax and enjoy. The Chapel at the Retreat is just cozy enough to celebrate the holidays in...or to hold your winter wedding. There are also seasonal hunts and other events here that change monthly. Visit in Second Life Winter at Fogs End A bitter winter has settled on the supernatural Victorian roleplay community known as Fogs End. Demons, undead, vampires, magic users, and werewolves walk among its citizens -- all under the ruse of the Masquerade. Take a walk down the crowded streets of the slums, peruse the businesses of town square, or explore the Butcher's Woods. What will you make of this city -- or what will it make of you? Visit in Second Life Winter Festival at Aero Pines Park The 10th Annual Winter Festival at Aero Pines Park features three regions of snowy fun! Skate on the countryside frozen pond to holiday music or venture out to the hills for winter sports such as skiing, sledding, snowmobiles, horse sleighs and more! There's lots of great photo settings for you and your date, friends, family or group. Open through February 28. Happy Holidays! Visit in Second Life The Fantasy Collective The Fantasy Collective is back and filled with some of the grid's best original mesh designers and new offerings for the season. There is something for everyone in any walk of life on the grid at this popular shopping event. More info at thefantasycollective.wordpress.com. Event held through Jan. 15. Visit in Second Life AEG Christmas Costume Fun Park Strap on your skates and put on your skis! Here is a sim that is sure to please.Take your pic on a ride with St Nick! There's lots of fun Christmas and holiday activities for you and your family! Buy Christmas costumes from top designers and more at the AEG Christmas Costume Fun Park. Visit in Second Life

Drop by the Jolly Holiday Crawl & Snowball Showdown - starting at 10 am PT & grab cute gifts courtesy of Blueberry!

The hard sparkle of snow has blanketed many a region in Second Life, and the spirit of the holidays reaches far and wide across the grid - which can only mean it’s time for some cool fun, hot deals, and the return of Winter Wonderland! Settle in with a warm beverage and your favorite blanket, because we have a trove of twinkling winter treats share. GO PREMIUM FOR LESS Year round, Premium Residents enjoy many perks, but in this season of giving, they also get special upgrades in Winter Wonderland and an exclusive new gift! To enjoy your upgrades, first stop by one of the Premium Kiosks to get your limited edition gift (more on that below) and Premium Winter Wonderland Badge. This badge is the key to some slick snowball arsenal upgrades - so drop by to grab your badge as soon as you can. If you’re not a Premium member yet, now happens to be a great time to upgrade - for a limited time only, save 50% on your first quarter’s payment for a Premium Second Life Membership subscription.* As a Premium member, you’ll enjoy rewards like exclusive gifts, access to special Premium Sandboxes, a L$1000 sign-up bonus, more group slots, and weekly L$ rewards to spend on the things that make your time in Second Life most enjoyable. Land is better than ever for Premium members and also includes your own inworld home (which just got a 49% prim upgrade), and access to acquire Mainland Regions which were recently upgraded to higher Land Impact limits. You can read more about Premium benefits and upgrade your account here. THE SNOW IS BRIGHT in the VILLAGE of LIGHTS Winter Wonderland is once again alive with the sights and sounds of holiday delights and snowball fights! To get there, stop by one of the portal parks, follow the trail to the Winter Wonderland teleport portal, and tumble into an enchanted land of breathtaking beauty. First you will land in the Village of Lights - a quaint little town with spectacular lights, bustling with holiday spirit. Click the red gift packages that you encounter here for some freebies and gifts to enjoy. Once an hour, the Village of Lights pulls out all the stops for a spectacular fireworks show you don’t want to miss! It’s the kind of show you’ll want to show your friends. The Village of Lights sits at the foot of a font of festivities that you’re going to want to see before the ice melts! SNOWBALL ARENA The site of many epic snowball throwdowns - the snowball fight arena is the perfect place to raise some hail with friends, strangers, and Lindens. Snowball-slinging weapons are available in the nearby kiosks, and Premium members can equip a Premium badge for access to the ultimate in snowball fight arsenal! I can’t stress enough that you will want to do a little recon on the arena layout, because coming soon there will be an inworld event that you won’t want to miss. Check here for the details! WINTER SNOW TRACK Thrill-seekers will want to grab a snowboard and/or snowmobile from the handy vendors and hit the ice slopes at full speed! Woosh through the glinting snow tracks and hold on tight as you race other Residents to the finish line. Premium members can access upgraded vehicles with their badge to unlock even speedier cruising through the four-region wide race track full of bumps, hills, and jumps. ICE SKATE ARENA Not everyone is a dare devil - some of us like to hit the ice with the grace of a swan - and that is possible at the Ice Skate Arena. You bring the hot cocoa, we’ll bring the skates - free from nearby vendors. Once again, Premium members who wear their badge will find an extra prize full of customization options to fit your style and avatar. Take your sweetheart for a spin on the frozen lake and snuggle up to warm your toes after at the ferris wheel. FERRIS WHEEL A romantic view of the Winter Wonderland tundra is gleaned from atop the Ferris Wheel. A breath-taking glimpse across the entire wonderland vista, under a shower of fireworks is possibly one of the best things to witness here. Have your snapshot finger ready, and your special someone at your side. EXCLUSIVE GIFT for PREMIUM RESIDENTS Ice Shack, baby! When you need to get away to do a little thinking and ponder the greater things in life, why not drop this cozy and rustic shack on a chunk of ice and do a little fishing? Premium members can pick up their Ice Shack at any of the Premium Kiosks, along with your Premium Badge to unlock all the cool, exclusive features that are available at Winter Wonderland. *TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR 50% DISCOUNT: This offer begins on December 15, 2016 at 8AM Pacific Time (PT) and expires on January 2, 2017 at 8AM PT. To qualify for this promotion, you must 1) have an existing Second Life ("SL") basic account or create a new account, and 2) select quarterly (every three months) billing for your SL account. The fifty percent (50%) discount will be applied to your first month’s bill and future months will be billed at the standard Premium Membership price. For new accounts or accounts not previously upgraded to Premium Membership, after initial login through the Second Life viewer following upgrade to Premium Membership and: 1) following your first full week, the L$300 weekly stipend will be deposited to your account every Tuesday for the duration of your Premium Membership; and 2) after your account has been active for forty-five (45) consecutive days, the L$ sign-up bonus will be deposited to your account.

It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays have taken over a good portion of the grid. Everywhere you look, there’s snow, lights, and so many wintery delights that all you can do is sip a peppermint latte and smile. And then join us for some thrillingly chilly fun festivities inworld on Monday the 19th, starting at 10 am SLT and ending in a snow-flinging frenzy where Lindens and Residents can frolic in an ice castle, pelting the hail out of each other at the Snowball Showdown! Jolly Holiday Cheer to Celebrate the Year! We'll be sharing a gift from Blueberry - but you can't open it just yet! Better make sure you're on the right list with the holiday higher-ups and stay tuned to this blog for when the gifts drop! Put on your warmest wintery things and join us as we enjoy a little jolly running amok in a few of the prettiest regions to grace the fair realms of Second Life. From 10 am (SLT) to noon we will drop into the following destinations: 10:00 - 10:30 am (SLT) The Arctic Express Hop on the train and relax with friends en route to the North Pole! You can also put on some skates, get some hot cocoa and enjoy the snow. Visit in Second Life 10:30 - 11:00 am (SLT) Kate's Whirl Wander the maze and unscramble the winter word. Walk the meditation labyrinth and enjoy the holiday tree forest. Meet your friends here for some fun ice skating or just chat and explore this winter wonderland. Visit in Second Life 11:00 - 11:30 am (SLT) Winter Ice Christmas Festival 2016 Rebel Yell Concerts presents Winter Ice Christmas Festival 2016. Have fun with the many winter activities, including a sky-rail, skiing, sledding, skating and a Santa sleigh ride! Enjoy awesome tribute concerts, plan a romantic dinner in a Christmas restaurant and spend some quality time in this immersive winter experience. Visit in Second Life 11:30 - 12:00 pm (SLT) Frisland The old Frisland is gone for good but now there’s a new one -- a special winter location built by Frislanda Ferraris and Charlie Namiboo. Find a lot of Frisland items here, then take a seat and have a hot chocolate in a surrounding that’s completely new -- yet so familiar! Come over and enjoy a nice walk in the snow in this winter wonderland! Visit in Second Life Once we’re well into the eggnog and merriment - feeling peaceful and lovely - it’s time to throw down and get a little f-ice-ty! Ice, Ice, Baby! The Snowball Showdown returns - and you’re not going to want to miss your chance to partake in a frosty free-for-all at Winter Wonderland - location coming soon! Join us on Monday, December 19th between noon and 2:00 pm (SLT) If you’re looking for the latest in snow-slinging arsenal, be sure to grab your free snow launching weaponry from the vendors around the arena. Premium members can unlock even more powerful artillery - more on that later this week! Mark your calendars, assemble your dream team of friends, and meet us in the snow!

For those of you who are knee deep in Thanksgiving leftovers, we’ve gathered a sample platter of some of the coolest new spots to hit Second Life. Treat yourself to a taste of some no-carb, fat, gluten, and lactose free, vegan delights, courtesy of the Destination Guide! For the rest of you who aren’t suffering from a turkey coma, there’s still plenty to enjoy and explore. Tons of snow-packed wintery wonderlands await! Don’t forget to share pics to the official Second Life Flickr. You are bound to come across something spectacular to share! We’re always looking for new events and places to add to the guide, but If your piece of the grid isn’t there yet, please submit it! Snowy Islands Snowy Islands is a winter place to walk and discover. Travel the paths within this discreet place especially made for lovers and rediscover the joys of winter with friends. Visit in Second Life Christmas with Snuggles Snuggles celebrates Christmas and the winter season! Visit over the holidays for a huge selection of decorations and the perfect Christmas gifts. Visit in Second Life Aphrodite Winter Christmas Market Come visit this winter, Thanksgiving and Christmas market, where you may find everything you may wish for your home or gifts for your loved ones this season! Visit in Second Life Gathering Mysts Winter Village Celebrate the holidays at Gathering Mysts Winter Village. Winter fun activities include a scenic train ride, shopping, skiing, ice skating a reindeer sleigh tour and more! Don't miss Santa's toy house with all nine reindeer. Visit in Second Life Haunted Silent Peacock Hotel Winter has arrived at the Haunted Silent Peacock Hotel. Miss Penny Peacock inherited the hotel from the passing of her grandfather. Fall has now past and winter is upon us. Yet still the ghosts remain. Explore and you may encounter live actors randomly throughout the day. Visit in Second Life Coming Home For Christmas Seasons Greetings! It's that time of the year when we make our way home for Christmas. Drop by for a visit and enjoy the scenery. Visit in Second Life Welcome to Dachstein West Surrounded by the Upper Austrian Alps and located at 1650 m, the idyllic mountain village Zwieselalm belongs to the municipality of Gosau. Whether summer or winter, this small village invites you to escape for hiking and relaxing. Enjoy the great outdoors of the mountains or visit the inn of the Miller family, which is open from sunrise to sunset. Visit in Second Life Let it Snow! Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful. And since we've no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow Visit in Second Life Junktown A post-apocalypse compound cut off from civilization after a nuclear fallout. There is much to explore. Hang-out in the container yard with friends while playing games or traversing the ropes. Listen to music at the open stage. Lots of photography opportunities and hidden places to discover. Visit in Second Life Breck's Breck's is a sophisticated club with deejays that offer you blues, jazz and romance. Listen to the music and enjoy the romance near the waterfalls then play board games and have some laughter with your friends new and old. You can also shop LUXE Paris or sail the open waters. Visit in Second Life Baroque Dreams Haveit Neox presents Baroque Dreams, his latest 3D artpiece that will make it's debut this month and will be the featured location for a special artistic fashion show, featuring the designs of Lyrical Bizarre. Event ends Nov 30. Visit in Second Life Hoshiyama Hoshiyama is a Japanese Sengoku-era roleplay sim for adults that is set in the mysterious land of ancient Japan and hidden high in the mountains. Visit in Second Life Antiquity Antiquity is a light RP estate set in the mid-1700s to the late Victorian era combining the elegance and sophistication of that time with the roughness of that past. It is home to beautiful architecture, including a noteworthy historical reproduction of 19th century Buckingham House (later Palace), themed historical areas, several historical royal courts…and pirates. Antiquity, a life like no other. Visit in Second Life Club Simple Paradise One good thing about music: when it hits you, you feel no pain. Visit in Second Life

Halloween festivities have come to an end, but one of the beautiful things about Second Life is that you can celebrate just about anything, anytime — holidays or otherwise! You can drop into one stop and see that Winter holidays are already in full swing, or pop over to a lovely tropical beach and absorb some sunshine. You can hold a group meetup with people from all over, crossing time zones and physical space, or take a solo stroll through a fair or shopping event for some new things. The Destination Guide does a great job of covering the all kinds of spots across a multitude of categories. You will always find someplace new of interest to visit. Below are but a few of the standouts — some familiar and some new — that you should definitely get inworld to visit. See you inworld! Mineral Ridge Welcome to Mineral Ridge. Come experience true horror in a town once booming in the mining industry a now eerie place to visit. The fog has set in and night has fallen. Grab your flashlights and come explore the vast unknown because the biggest fear in life is the fear of not knowing what lurks around the corner or just a few feet down the street. Will you be able to make it out alive? Visit in Second Life London City Autumn Gala Enjoy the sights and sounds of Autumn in London City. A month of spectacular music, live shows and rock and roll. If you're looking for something quieter enjoy the hot food, patio heating and the best entertainment to stay warm this fall. Details at mainlandlondon.blogspot.co.uk. Visit in Second Life SCALA Freakshow FREAKSHOW – Carnivale is an immersive full-sim shopping experience set in an abandoned, desert town where a creepy freak show has set up shop. The two-week shopping event includes a six-hour block of entertainment, held Nov. 5, 2016 from noon to 6 p.m. (Pacific). Event ends Nov. 13. Visit in Second Life Sad November 3 Sad November is back for its 3rd edition! The cold, long nights are setting in and the down pours becoming more frequent, Sad November is the perfect opportunity to shop for something to match the somber, greying mood of outside. With plenty to choose from, you can brave the storm in style with Flair for Events! Opens Nov. 5 at 7 a.m. (Pacific). Visit in Second Life Leroy The memory of a particular image is but regret for a particular moment. Visit in Second Life Geeks'n'Nerds 2016 Once a year, in a galaxy far, far away, the nerdiest and geekiest of designers get together to bring you Geeks'n'Nerds! Come check out this amazing venue, filled with top designers bringing forth their crazy, unique take on this fun and loved theme! Event ends Nov. 9. Visit in Second Life Laptop Venture on the keyboard and hit the enter key and suddenly you are inside a region-wide laptop computer! Explore the working fan, CD drive, hard drive and more. Take a tour throughout the inner workings of a supersized laptop computer. Visit in Second Life Virtual Mental Health Virtual Mental Health in Second Life offers free resources on mental health, relationships and wellness. Beginning in 2005, SL resident (RL licensed psychotherapist and educator) Avalon Birke and her team have worked to create an inworld space where individuals and groups can find genuine support. Visit in Second Life Fashion Island Prime Fashion Island is a newcomer-friendly sim created in the style of a typical town in the Netherlands. Explore shops, a nightclub with live acts and events, an art gallery, a wedding area and more. There are also different kind of games to entertain and shops and houses to rent. Visit in Second Life Paramour Paramour is a beautifully landscaped sim for your photography use! Come check out all the scenic areas. Included on the sim are many cabins and small houses, a lighthouse, a large pond and much more! Each season will bring new scenes and landscaping. Join the group to rez your own poses, too. Visit in Second Life

Hello ghouls and boils — have you braved the Haunted Halloween Tour yet? It’s back this year with more frights and delights to enjoy. Just step through the door from Portal Park, hop in a coffin, and hold on for your dear life as you swoosh through madness, despair, and horror of unimaginable magnitude. That is just one dish at the buffet of terror that invades the Destination Guide at this time of year. There is something for everyone’s tastes. If you’d rather frolic in crunchy leaves and pumpkin patches — we’ve got that, too. To get in the mood, you should stop by the Shop ‘til You Drop event and do a little shopping for the upcoming Creepy Crawl and Costume Contest! Trick or treat? How about a little of both? Just dive into this list of creepy, kooky, mysterious and ooky spots and we’ll see you there! There also plenty more available in the Haunted category of the Destination Guide. Shop Til You Drop Don't get caught dead without a costume for those Halloween parties! Liven up the party with spooky steals and deals from Second Life Merchants at the first Shop 'til You Drop! This event runs from Oct 21 - Oct 31st, so hurry before these deals are dead! Visit in Second Life Fiesta De Halloween De Dross Hosted by M0rtus and DJ Raykomaru will be your musical guides at this mysterious, dark, and wild event. Follow the ladder and ascend into a celebration Halloween with the creator of the infamous " El Aterrador Secreto de Second Life" YouTube video. This event runs from 7 - 11 pm (Pacific) on Saturday, October 29. Visit in Second Life Halloween Tour Do you dare take a ride in the Haunted Halloween Tour? Strap in and prepare to experience haunts, ghouls, death, scares, and a descent into madness itself. It’s definitely not for the faint of heart! Visit in Second Life The Boho Culture 5th Aniversary The Boho Culture Fair is an annual shopping event inspired by the Bohemian trend. More than 100 talented designers bring together a combination of colors, embroidery, braids, fringes and more for relaxed but sophisticated looks. More info at eventhuntforeverplanners.wordpress.com. Event held Oct. 21 through Nov. 4. Visit in Second Life Cupcake Corral Haunted Mine Walk Take the teleport to the haunted mine! This scary walk takes a bit of time to get through...but will you make it to the end? Don't miss this Halloween attraction! Visit in Second Life Ride To Hell & Haunted House Can you survive the ride to hell? Climb aboard the ferry, and make your way through the Land of Hades on this award-winning roller coaster brought to you by the Templeton family, WolfSong Creations, and Torgon's Development Service. Explore Templeton Cove's Haunted House and forest and enjoy shopping in the Halloween decorated outdoor mall. Visit in Second Life All Hallows Showcase Faire & Skull Hunt Fifteen of Second Life's fantasy creators have come together to showcase their creations in one place. Everyone is invited to visit the dark castle at Old World Designs and hunt for skulls that contain wonderful free gifts. Visit in Second Life Carnevil of Carnage All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream. What happens when our dreams become nightmares Visit in Second Life Trick or Treat Lane Trick or Treat Lane is a shopping market created in the spirit of Halloween! At Halloween, we all love treats so this event is meant to give a sweet treat and a discount of at least one item to shoppers at every booth door they visit. Event held Oct. 18 through Nov. 1. Visit in Second Life Bukaroo County Presents The Haunted Hallows The Haunted Hallows provides something for everyone, including shops, games, photo opportunities and so much more. Make sure to ride the exclusive ride, "The Cursed of the Damned Attraction." There are zombies and ghost and flying bats around every corner. Visit in Second Life LUNA Halloween Fair 2016 Visit the LUNA Halloween Fair 2016 (for RFL), held through Nov. 13 on LUNA FairGrounds. Event highlights include a hunt, live music. deejays and a fun ride! Learn more at lunafairgrounds.blogspot.dk. Visit in Second Life New Jericho New Jericho is the city of the future and home to tens of thousands of inhabitants. As a massive structure meant to cater to all the needs of its population, New Jericho is the pinnacle of technological achievement and is the crown jewel of RTXC's self-contained industrial cities referred to as an "Arcology." However, something went terribly wrong and now its dwindling population struggles against a rising darkness. Visit in Second Life Kharma Asylum You have stumbled upon what remains of Kharma Asylum. Once a flourishing refuge for those of weak physical and mental constitution. Now a horrifying house of unspeakable monstrosities and evil. Within you will find things, many that may not be for the weak of heart. Explore, and you will see the depths of damnation that this institution has sunk to. And maybe discover what evil is behind it. Visit in Second Life Everwinter Welcome to Everwinter, a post apocalyptic theme park. Many years after a nuclear disaster, Everwinter sits frozen in time. Explore the aftermath, take in the sights and sounds,or maybe find a quiet spot in an abandoned building. Frequented by scavengers and those lucky enough to survive, only time will tell how long you'll last in Everwinter. Visit in Second Life Maverick Studios Haunted Maverick Studios presents several Halloween-themed experiences including a haunted forest, the scientist's lab, haunted maze, games and more! Visit in Second Life SAMHAIN - Bullring House of Horrors Samhain - Bullring House of Horrors Experience, sponsored by BRM Radio, summons individuals to a frightening and daring Halloween experience from October 23rd until November 13th. Boldly venture down the darkened path and experience the unknown...there is plenty lurking in the shadows. Bring a friend and explore the haunted land, testing your savviness in seven haunted experiences. Visit in Second Life Halloween The Great Zombie Escape The wind whistles through the leaves above your head. The 'kaw' of a crow echoes in the still, dank air around you. You're lost in the chill night air but salvation is within sight. To your right is a house sitting atop a hill, perhaps its occupants can help you find your way out of this bleak, dismal place. You wouldn't want to be caught outdoors, on Halloween ... when monsters are about. Visit in Second Life Halloween Trail It's the 10th Annual Halloween Trail at Aero Pines Park! Explore to find many interactive spooky activities for frolicky fun and photo moments. Bring your friends, family, group or a date! Visit in Second Life Rothiemurchus Forest Enter the eerie haze that permeates the dark Rothiemurchus Forest at your own risk. You must find your way through, chased by bats, wolves and creatures that slither, while possibly stumbling upon mutilated bodies. Wander through the decrepit cemetery or the inescapable dungeon. Careful - don't careen into the depths of the hidden crypt, or the maze of tunnels. Who knows where the exits may lead. Visit in Second Life Day of the Dead (Dia de Muertos) Celebrate Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Second Life. This traditional event, held Nov. 1-2, features competitions, concerts and more! Visit in Second Life Day of the Dead Public Altar Exhibit Join us as we celebrate Dia De Los Muertos! Explore altars created by Mexican American Folklore students at the University of Texas at El Paso, then stay to create your own. Learn about the cultural and historical aspects of the holiday through exploration of the Day of the Dead Placita, featuring interactive content from the Smithsonian Latino Center. Now through Nov 6. Visit in Second Life Spookzilla 2016 Spookzilla 2016, hosted by AlterEgo and held Oct. 26-31, features a Halloween hunt, live music, gifts, raffles and more. There are prizes for being in costume and hidden treats to be found from a variety of shops. Come trick-or-treat here...if you DARE! Visit in Second Life Woodbury Falls Woodbury Falls is a photogenic horror sim where it is evident that something is wrong. The town lies through the maze of abandoned houses where windows have long shattered in the weakness of their structures and rotting boards, Weeds socialize across the cracking asphalt of every road, gathering and laughing at the lone pedestrian. Do you have what it takes to survive? Visit in Second Life Invasion! Flying saucers! Animated mutants! Giant robots! "Invasion!" open for another Halloween season! This original amusement park ride is based on alien invasion movies of the 50s. Visit in Second Life Halloween Haunt at Fairy Tales Castle Hunt for the magic pumpkins hidden around the island, and enjoy the adventure and fun-spirited Halloween Haunt. There is a lot to see including a few freebies here and there. Find each pumpkin and get your own copy for only $1L. Visit in Second Life Halloween at the Santorini International Club Join Santorini International Club if you dare for a Halloween scare! There's a party daily in this special Halloween-themed edition of the popular dance club. Don't miss the final party on Oct. 31, which includes a contest to win L$1,000 for the best Halloween outfit. Visit in Second Life Out of the Looking Glass Take an adventure with Alice and enjoy the art of this little girl's journey through childhood's fear and magic, Out of the Looking Glass|Into the Madness, will be once again joining The Dirty Grind for The 4th Annual Festival of Samhain. Visit in Second Life Darkness Prevails: Shattered Masquerade Darkness Prevails: Shattered Masquerade is a wasteland survival supernatural roleplay sim that is loosely inspired by World of Darkness.This spot caters to like-minded players who love descriptive paragraph roleplaying and long-term stories. More at wod-darknessprevails.enjin.com. Visit in Second Life Trick or Treat 2016 Trail Visit the Trick or Treat Trail and grab your free prizes at 24 prize stations while you explore tons of spooky areas. Beware the spider infestation! Explore an abandoned hospital or brave a special storm - there's much to discover here including a special mini-golf area built just for the event. Held through Nov 2. Visit in Second Life Haunt Jaunt The Haunt Jaunt includes a haunted mansion, graveyard and home on the ground level, and a haunted disco where events are held. There is a haunted maze up in the sky and a family-friendly pumpkin patch complete with a puppy! It is a free venue where all donations are forwarded to organizations supporting people with disabilities in Second Life. Visit in Second Life

This Halloween - Monday, October 31st from 10:00am SLT until 3:00pm SLT - you are most cordially invited to join us inworld for the 2016 Second Life Creepy Crawl! Those who joined us for last year’s crawl know what it’s all about – but we’ve added a few twists this year, so everyone should read on for the details. The Second Life Creepy Crawl is a bit like a good old fashioned pub crawl, but no cab fare or designated driver is needed as we roam from spooky spot to spooky spot for music, dancing, and celebrating in our finest of Halloween costumes! Costumes are strongly encouraged for this event - so come out and show off your best and you could win big! This year, at EVERY stop on our crawl, we will be giving away L$5,000 to one lucky winner whose costume catches our eye. That’s 10 stops, 10 winners, and a total of L$50,000 in prizes! Just keep in mind that this event is for General and Moderate audiences when perfecting your look. For full contest rules please visit the wiki. If you still need a costume or three - check out the Shop 'til You Drop event for your one stop Halloween party shopping. Boudoir has graciously offered an exclusive treat that you can grab from one of the gift vendors at each stop – one gift per Resident. 2016 CREEPY CRAWL SCHEDULE 10:00 am SLT to 10:30 am SLT Shop Til You Drop Don't get caught dead without a costume for those Halloween parties! Liven up the party with spooky steals and deals from Second Life Merchants at the first Shop 'til You Drop! This event runs from Oct 21 - Oct 31st, so hurry before these deals are dead! Visit in Second Life 10:30 am SLT to 11:00 am SLT Boudoir This cavernous fashion boutique, with its luxurious purple and black decor, mainly specializes stylish clothing, hair, skin and shoes. Visit in Second Life 11:00 am SLT to 11:30 am SLT Pumpkin Town 2016 Pumpkin Town is back! One of the most famous Halloween towns in Second Life, Pumpkin Town is where you can experience deejay sets, live performances, shows, horror movies, freebies, a hunt and more. More info at pumpkin-town.blogspot.be. Event held October 1st to October 31. Visit in Second Life 11:30 am SLT to 12:00 pm SLT All Hallows at Moochie Among the treacherous trees, the moldering mist, the rattling ruins and the wretched wailing winds, there are creepy corners and secluded shadows waiting for those who dare to venture into the darkness. Sable black, sable black, windy and weird, All Hallows at Moochie is a place to be feared. Visit in Second Life 12:00 pm SLT to 12:30 pm SLT Bay City's Halloween Hay Maze Bay City's fairgrounds have gone spooky, with a hay bale maze full of creeps. Can you make it through -- or will you be dinner for the ghouls and creeps? Come try your luck in Bay City's Halloween Hay Maze! It's a-MAZE-ing fun for all! Visit in Second Life 12:30 pm SLT to 11:00 pm SLT Club End of Days Enter the world of the dark angels, if you dare! Hidden in a dark corner of cyberspace is a secret club where vampires and other nocturnal creatures party the nights away. Join live DJ's as they play various music from old-school goth to the latest cyber goth genres. Welcome to Club End of Days. Visit in Second Life 1:00 pm SLT to 1:30 pm SLT Vampyr Empire Transylvania is Second Life's first gothic and vampire lifestyle community. With nightly DJs, art exhibits, discussions, shopping, and residences, it continues to thrive as Second Life's oldest community for those with a penchant for the dark. Visit in Second Life 1:30 pm SLT to 2:00 pm SLT KOR Listen and dance to house music and lose yourself to the groove. Visit in Second Life 2:00 pm SLT to 2:30 pm SLT Ironwood Hills Ironwood Hills is a post-apocalypse sim ravaged by time and nature. As sirens wail in the distance, derelict buildings give up ghosts of their past. You'll find an abandoned amusement park under a plume of stale popcorn. The threat of dangers and other darker things lurking around every bend in the path toward the corpse-filled caves. An eerily beautiful landscape that tries hard to hide its secrets. Visit in Second Life 2:30 pm SLT to 3:00 pm SLT AEG Halloween Costume Party Check out this Halloween holiday-themed sim, which features a haunted house, creepy graveyard and twists and surprises around every corner. There are also shops with super fancy dress up costumes, too. Explore the large club with live deejays around the clock to entertain you in a ghoulish fashion. Visit in Second Life

With the Creepy Crawl less than two weeks away, it’s time to get serious about Halloween. We’ve been brewing up a wicked treat that’s easy on the eyes and on your Linden wallet. Starting today through October 31st - we’re hosting a shopping event that is sure to liven any dead man’s party! With frights and delights from some of Second Life’s best designers at deals that seem simply insane - this party central for all things Halloween - is your one stop shop ( ‘til you drop!) Costumes, accessories, decor, and much more await you and your friends in this mysterious haunted village. I dare you to venture the cobblestone paths and see what our vendors have in store for you. Shop Til You Drop Don't get caught dead without a costume for those Halloween parties! Liven up the party with spooky steals and deals from Second Life Merchants at the first Shop 'til You Drop! This event runs from Oct 21 - Oct 31st, so hurry before these deals are dead! Visit in Second Life You can also visit these merchants on the Marketplace to see what else they have available. Aphrodite ShopAstraliaBoudoirChimeric FashionsCONSTRUCT Furniture Cat CarfagnoCute PoisonDamien FateDark Passions.:: Dead Dollz::.Designs by Isaura: DH: FurnitureenVOGUE Hairstyle StudioKaerriLemon ChillizLURELUXE.[[ Masoom ]] Apparel , accessories & moreSALT & PEPPERValentina E.{what next} home & garden

This episode of the Drax Files is the very first of the series to use 360° for an immersive and innovative viewing experience! You can move around in the video to view the full 360 degrees of the space. If you’re new to 360 video — scroll down to the end of this blog for instructions on how to get started — it’s easy! Now, back to the show! Vista Animations provides dances, AOs, and other types of avatar interactions for Second Life Residents to purchase. As CEO of Vista Animations/MoCap Barcelona, Vista Barnes owns and operates a motion capture studio in Spain, and employs a small team of three to help create realistic animations that add personality and customization to your avatar. Have two left feet but wish you could dance like Fred Astaire? You can with motion capture animations — the level of freedom and expression is limitless! Vista Animations is already delving deeply into the upcoming release of Bento — developing cutting-edge beta products that Residents can already enjoy in beta form. For example, Bento-enabled hands allow expressive finger articulation that has not been possible before. The process of motion capture isn’t simple, but it sure looks like a lot of fun! Get a sneak peek at what goes into creating an animation, and why it is such a labor of love for this tight-knit team by watching the or pressing play in the embedded window below. Want to see more Second Life stories? Find previous episodes of The Drax Files: World Makers at Draxtor’s website, or at the links below — and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel — where you can watch the entire series. The Drax Files: World Makers - Episode 40: Bernhard Dörries The Drax Files: World Makers - Episode 39: Sergio Delacruz The Drax Files: World Makers - Episode 38 : Eboni Khan The Drax Files: World Makers - Episode 37 : Nonprofit Commons The Drax Files: World Makers - Episode 36 : Sominel Edelman The Drax Files: World Makers - Episode 35 : Project Bento The Drax Files: World Makers - Episode 34 : Cheeky Pea The Drax Files: World Makers - Episode 33: Luxembourg 1867 The Drax Files: World Makers - Episode 32: Jay Jay Zifanwe The Drax Files: World Makers - Episode 31:Tom Boellstorff New to YouTube 360° videos? It's easy to get started! On a desktop computer, just click the play button like you do other YouTube videos, then rotate your view by: (1) pressing the WASD keys on your keyboard, (2) dragging with the left mouse button, or (3) clicking the directional widget in the upper-left. if video playback looks fuzzy, click the gear icon in the lower-right and set that to a higher resolution. On a mobile device, you'll need the YouTube app. On Android, you can even use Google Cardboard for more depth. Make sure your web browser is up-to-date. Most modern browsers support 360-degree videos via the HTML5 standard. You can check for compatibility and learn more.

We’ve got some tricks and treats in our Halloween goodie bag this year and it’s sure to be a scream! SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP Halloween is just around the corner and we’re trying something new that will help Residents find their perfect costumes, and help Merchants reach new customers. If you’re a Merchant who specializes in costumes and other Halloween-themed items-, and would like to participate, please fill out this form for a chance to be considered for our upcoming shopping event running from October 21 - 31. Selected Merchants will be offered a booth to display and sell some of their items at a special discounted price to shoppers. This event is coming up fast, so please get your submissions in as soon as possible! Also keep a General-rated audience in mind, and understand that we may not be able to get back to everyone who applies - but hope that you will sign up for a chance to be part of this special event! Stay tuned for more details! CREEPY CRAWL 2016 A-haunting we will go! Last year we took inworld meetups and Halloween shenanigans and mixed them together for a frightful mashup of mind-blowingly fun times. This year - we plan to do the same - but we need your help to make it happen. Are you interested in hosting a stop along our Second Life Creepy Crawl? We’re looking for spots that will have music, are appropriate for general and moderate audiences, and don’t mind having a few Lindens and Residents dropping in all at once to dance and hang out for a bit. The Creepy Crawl will be taking place on Halloween day - October 31st - more details to follow for those who just want to come along for the fun! But for those interested is potentially being a stop along the crawl - here’s what you should do. Make sure your place is listed in the Destination Guide - here’s how to submit. Hop over to this form and fill it out before October 21st - we’ll start selecting the venues after that! Keep an eye out for an email and/or notecard after the 21st to let you know if your venue was selected. We’re excited to visit as many Halloween spots a possible - and can’t wait to have some spook-tacular fun!

Goodbye summer — and hello fall! The autumnal equinox just happened yesterday, and the season is upon us! We know it means much more than pumpkin spice and cute boots. Creativity really start to kick up in Second Life as we lean into coming holidays. Our Destination Guide is starting to bubble over with incredible Halloween haunts and a ton of new non-seasonal neatness to be explored. We’ve made it super easy to stumble into somewhere spectacular — just click a destination below. Please submit your spot for Destination Guide consideration, if it’s not there and you’d like it to be! While we are always keeping our eyes peeled for new events and spots, your suggestions are always appreciated. Don’t forget to share your photographic adventures to the official Second Life Flickr . Right now we’re looking for Halloween-themed images to use in a marketing campaign. Find out more about that here. See you inworld! InspirationSL Inspiration is back, and it is weird, kooky, bizarre and unconventional. This round won't be "Oh So Quiet"... get ready for Bjork, Queen of Crazy, Princess of Peculiar! What is it like to be "normal" these days? Meh, do we even know or care? Embrace your weird with poses, hair, fashion, skins and accessories all inspired by our wacky celeb! Visit in Second Life Eliza Wierwight's PATRON Tour the evocative and sophisticated PATRON sim by multi-award-winning Eliza Wierwight. A full sim that incorporates retail, art and recreation with genuine dedication. Don't miss the Banyan House and more recently-released Patron House 2016. Shop for exquisite furnishings and decor, or stop and savour the art. Visit in Second Life Vecchi Amici A photographer's paradise - Vecchi Amici is a charming picturesque estate nestled amongst rolling hills. Enjoy nature's wonderful sounds as you sit by the lake, visit the winery and orchard, or explore the estate's beautiful gardens. Visit in Second Life Romance in the Clouds Anaconda's Romance in the Clouds is a beautiful, romantic venue to enjoy with your special someone. Enjoy slow ballads ripe with passion as you dance in your lover's arms. The Clouds is always open for your pleasure, There are deejays nightly in this atmosphere created specifically for the lover in you. Visit in Second Life Autumn in the Land of Rainbows Fall has arrived in the Land of Rainbows! Land in the Visitor Center where you can learn about forests, wildlife and preservation then take a tour and enjoy the gorgeous colors of the trees in this splendidly-landscaped countryside sim. Click on items around the sim to learn more about them and keep an eye out for the diver's wildlife! If you are lucky, you may run into a Ranger for a guided tour! Visit in Second Life Angel's Haunted House Dubbed the scariest haunted house in all of SL, Angel's Haunted House has been brought back by popular demand. Featuring live actors, music, scary story nights and more. There's a jump scare around every corner! Visit in Second Life Dark Sewers Dare you venture down to the dark underground old sewers? Inside this dark and damp place are creatures of your worst nightmares! Visit in Second Life Slaughter Creek Christopher William Crawley and his young bride Elizabeth arrived in Junee in 1876. 137 years later, they are still here. Slaughter Creek Manor, located on theMonte Cristo homestead, has a reputation as Australia's most haunted house. It has been explored by many Ghost Hunter teams from all around the world. Their conclusion confirms the existence of ghosts, What will you discover? Visit in Second Life MedievalFantasy Manor Are you brave enough to visit the abandoned village built around a Victorian haunted manor? This spooky spot is surrounded by a beautifully landscaped cemetery that is adorned with all kind of tombstones and statues Don't forget to visit the MedievalFantasy store, which offers high-quality medieval and creepy original mesh, antique decor and fancy furniture. Visit in Second Life Deadman's Island Haunted Sim Deadman's Island Haunted Sim is not for the squeamish or faint-hearted! Are you looking to visit somewhere dark, ominous and creepy? Deadman's Island will leave you feeling like someone is right behind you.... watching... waiting.... Visit in Second Life Haunted Home of Frankenstein Long ago, Dr. Victor Frankenstein created his dreams. Eventually, those dreams destroyed him. Here at the Home of Frankenstein, many spooks still haunt this land; wandering, restless, weary. Are you brave enough to take a boat ride or climb a lighthouse? Perhaps you would like to visit the orphanage or asylum? You can even visit the home of Dr. Frankenstein. All things are possible...if you are brave enough! Visit in Second Life All Hallows at Moochie Among the treacherous trees, the moldering mist, the rattling ruins and the wretched wailing winds, there are creepy corners and secluded shadows waiting for those who dare to venture into the darkness. Sable black, sable black, windy and weird, All Hallows at Moochie is a place to be feared. Visit in Second Life ShenaniganS Spooky Halloween Cemetery ShenaniganS takes its turn to celebrate Halloween in the traditional vein of Second Life by rezzing a haunted dungeon decorated by the fab Blublaize. Come and explore, be scared - brave the rats and spiders and take lots of pictures. Happy Halloween!! Open Sept. 24 through Nov. 5. Visit in Second Life Screaming Woods Come and explore the Screaming Woods, if you dare... Visit in Second Life Oh the Horror Cart Sale & Hunt Visit Camp Mineral Pond from Oct 1st to 31st,where horror movie baddies are holding their annual horror event. Browse 36 carts full of goods, including a creepy theme and L$10 item on every cart. Feel your heart leap as you seek hidden objects of terror that contain L$2 hunt gifts. If you don’t have Lindens to spend, not to worry as the ghastly menagerie has something for you… Visit in Second Life Skeleton House - Halloween Store When the moon is full, little creatures scamper and lumber out of the old haunted house. Dancing through the halls, they cavort in the pale moonlight as they keep a watchful eye on the cemetery below. They say zombies and skeletons enjoy these moonlit nights Visit in Second Life

Today's Second Life Pic of the day is "Suivre le vent", from Eve Kazan. To submit your image for Second Life Pic of the Day consideration, add it to the Official Second Life Flickr Group. Be sure to check us out on social: Facebook Twitter Google+ Tumblr Pinterest Plurk

I don’t know about you, but I am a 365 days of Halloween kind of person. I go home decor shopping when others go party decoration shopping, and if I deck a hall, it will most certainly be with boughs of spiderwebs and clouds of dry ice. I know that lots of us feel the same and wish stores would pack up those Winter Holiday decorations for a few more weeks and roll out more spook-tacular Halloween treats. Now is the perfect time for us to pull out the stops and do it up in a BIG WAY. We’re looking for some of your great inworld, Halloween-themed images! Share your pics, and your work could be featured in an upcoming email or banner campaign - with your avatar name credited of course! Share your pic on our Official Flickr Page with the tag “SLHalloween2016” so that we can see all of your amazing work. You may submit as many as you like between now and October 5, 2016. Please include your avatar name in the image description so that we know who to credit! We’ll showcase the chosen image(s) in an email to Residents, as well as in some banner campaigns. We’ll let the chosen image creators know via Flickr. Tips for your submissions: Make sure that your submissions are appropriate for all audiences. Layout: The main content of your image should be near the center and to the right of the image - similar to the images you’d see on the Second Life login page. Horizontal images work best. Show your avatar or avatars in a scene inworld - an image that tells a story is going to make an impression. Keep your image free of additional text/logos. Higher resolution images work best. Check below for examples of images that we’ve used in the past. If you need a little inspiration - catch the Halloween spirit by ghost-hunting some of the frightful haunts already submitted to the Destination Guide.

Friday is one of the most popular days of the week. You have the entire weekend ahead of you — a wide open canvas for plans, friends, hobbies and fun. In Second Life, that means grabbing your SL squad and enjoying some of your favorite spots. How about a little adventure with some new spots that you can discover together? Our Destination Guide keeps a pretty incredible catalog of events, exhibits and more — a variety of different tastes, styles and environments to suit any mood. Each week we try to gather a few of these places to share with you here in the blog. All you have to do is click the links below and login to see what we’ve uncovered this week. You can also submit your spot for Destination Guide consideration, if it’s not there and you’d like it to be. What are you waiting for? We’ve got plenty to see inworld! LTD The Event LTD The Event is a monthly home and garden event, featuring amazing home and garden designers across the grid. Runs from the 12th of each month to the first! Visit in Second Life Fluffy and Fierce Event At the Fluffy and Fierve event, you will find your true nature. Between the paths of light and dark, your true calling will come. While on the prowl checking out the shops, grab the "hint givers" to locate your free prize at participating stores. Event held Sept. 16-20. Visit in Second Life White Tigers Islands Pirate Hunt White Tigers Islands presents a large scavenger game-based adventure "Pirate Hunt," held Sept. 15 through Nov. 15. This hunt has the best booty of any SL pirate hunt with 50+ prizes. Visit in Second Life Spoonful of Sugar Festival The Spoonful of Sugar Festival 2016 is dedicated to raising funds for the world-wide, non-profit group Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). More info at thesosfestival.com. Visit in Second Life Couture Fair 6 - Back to School This sexy couture event is back for the sixth time with a special "back to school" edition! Come and join one of Second Life's most popular shopping experiences where exclusives and quality is a guarantee and fun is to be had! Event held Sept. 10-Oct. 1. Visit in Second Life U L T R A Events U L T R A™ is a bi-monthly event featuring some of the best creators across the grid. Shop in this modern, one-of-a-kind build, rich with Palm Springs charm. The latest round of about 45 elite designers offers a truly unusual array of exclusive fashion, furnishings and all things from antique to contemporary. Event held Sept. 15-Oct. 15. Visit in Second Life Avilion Harvest Arts Festival The Avilion Harvest Arts Festival will be held in Avilion Heart from Sept. 16-18 when it will close with a Literary Ball in the wonderful Avilion Ballroom. The weekend entertainment includes five plays, a poetry reading, ballet and dance drama, a back stage party, live singers, puppet theatre, fireworks and many other delights. Visit in Second Life The Pirate Maze of Templeton Cove Explore this underwater maze by traversing across a bottomless pit, walking the plank, and finding the hidden openings between the pilings under the boardwalk. If you're smart enough to find the end of the maze, you'll win your share of The Pirate's Lost Treasure! Visit in Second Life Kingdom of Giliath Small dragons of varying hues were dispatched throughout the lands bearing scrolls of invitation. With a flap of leathery wings and stretching of graceful necks, they crooned as their scrollcases were removed, flicking their tails and trilling for you to accept the invitation and visit us in a world like no other. Visit in Second Life Loch Haven Come enjoy the forest, woods, meadows and wild seas at Loch Haven. This is a romantic and peaceful spot for a date or couples to explore, relax, dance, kiss and cuddle. Activities include fishing, horse trails, surfing, swimming and hiking. Visit in Second Life Moonlight Sonata Moonlight Sonata is the friendliest little piano bar in all of SL for romantic pop music. Come dance with your date or meet someone new. The surroundings are warm and the people are friendly and fun. You'll find yourself laughing at the open chat as you become a part of the family. Formal wear, please, or cocktail dresses are always fine for the ladies. Visit in Second Life The Shire Discover this picturesque Tolkien-inspired realm, built by Chocolate Aftermath. Highlights to explore include two caves, an artist gallery, a party area and several picturesque trails to wander. Visit in Second Life Harvest Moon Club and Beach Harvest Moon is a romantic beach setting with a small club, photogenic areas, whale watching and even a wedding spot. It's a perfect place to bring your date, play games with friends, fish or just chill alone. During club hours you will find friendly, fun, international deejays of all genres. Visit in Second Life The Dark Rose The Dark Rose is a mysterious, small space station with a cool color scheme. Visit in Second Life MeadowWorks MeadowWorks is a purveyor of fine weeds, useless objects aka 'art' and some great gachas. This quality mesh store has an assortment of products like dancing animal sculptures, neon signs and undersea plants. Visit in Second Life Tortuga Bay Airport Tortuga Bay is a community in SW Eden. Over time it has seen many changes and it is frequently visited by traders, smugglers and pirates. Since the war when the military built an airstrip, it is now a flourishing tourist destination. Visit in Second Life Arteo Explore this sparse alien habitat that, in some lighting conditions, is reminscent of Mars. There are some neat nooks to explore and don't miss the moving cube art. Visit in Second Life KYMATIK KYMATIK is an electronic music club with lots of layered animated elements.Attend a performance on the open stage or just explore and look at the oscillating lights. Visit in Second Life TWE12VE A brand new monthly event in SL. TWE12VE runs the 12th of the month at 12 noon (Pacific) through the end of the month. Each round is themed with a word. Visit the venue to see the list or go to the website evilbunnysl.com. September's theme is "enchanting." Visit in Second Life

This time of year is an interesting blend of those who hold on to the last shimmering days of summer, and those who rush towards the rioting leaves of Fall — a magical between time that celebrates two seasons simultaneously. The sights and sounds of a summer Renaissance Fair mingle with the scents of pumpkin spice and cinnamon nutmeg. Second Life is full of the best of both worlds — with a healthy variety of things to keep you celebrating September in all its seasonal mashup glory. Our Destination Guide editorial team has crafted a list of spots you are not going to want to miss. You’re going to want to have your cameras handy to capture the best parts of your adventures. The official Second Life Flickr page is where we select images to feature on our social media channels as part of the Pic of the Day program. Maybe your pic will be selected! You can also submit your spot for Destination Guide consideration, if it’s not there and you’d like it to be. Grab a snack, and let’s get exploring! The 6th Annual Renaissance Hunt and Fair Welcome to the 6th annual Renaissance Hunt and Faire which will take place September 1-30. There will be Renaissance, Medieval and Fantasy-themed gifts to find hidden all over the grid in 65 participating shops. At the Faire, you'll enjoy a mini-hunt, entertainment, food, drink, shopping, dancing, gachas and general good times, Renaissance style! Visit in Second Life Venta Silurum Venta Silurum is a sim filled with adventure and photography with a full range of location types creatively put together, including cliff top ruins, farmland and wetlands. Come explore and create! Visit in Second Life Mining Mayhem! Visit an old abandoned mine that's been long forgotten after being shut down and closed. There has been so many unexplained deaths over the years, so no one knows what still lurks there. There have been rumours of awful moans coming from deep inside. Dare to explore? Visit in Second Life The Curio Exhibition The Curio is an 3D and 2D exhibition in Second Life, held Sept. 10-30 at the Serena Imagine Arts Center. Featuring a written story by Eleseren Brianna and in the spirit of an Victorian adventure, we introduce you to the Enkeli... Visit in Second Life Fantasy Gay Pride 2016 Celebrate all sexual orientations in this special event, held Sept. 16-25. Dance and enjoy several stage shows, live music, games and a sim-wide hunt. Strut the catwalk, share a poem, relax with friends or fly a rocket. Be part of the experience! Explore interactive environments from ancient Egypt and Greece through the present and into the future! Visit in Second Life Templeton Cove Block Party Templeton Cove and Shangrla Radio invite you to attend its 10th Anniversary Celebration, held Sept. 12th to 16th. Events include live music, bumper boat races, a memorial work, "all-star rock fest", art stroll, free prizes and more! Visit in Second Life The Liaison Collaborative The Liaison Collaborative is an innovative, intimate events company based entirely within Second Life. TLC opens to the public every 7th through the 30th. More info at liaisoncollaborative.com. Visit in Second Life Couture Fair 6 - Back to School This sexy couture event is back for the sixth time with a special "back to school" edition! Come and join one of Second Life's most popular shopping experiences where exclusives and quality is a guarantee and fun is to be had! Event held Sept. 10-Oct. 1. Visit in Second Life Peacehaven - A New Beginning Peacehaven - A New Beginning is a beautiful corner of Second Life created by Blu Blaize. Come and enjoy this wonderful beach, park and forest setting. Take fantastic photos. Dance or cuddle with that special someone. Enjoy the peace and serenity or explore to your hearts desire. Visit in Second Life Sea.Grass Visit Abbey's latest creation: a collage of shops with rare and limited yard sale items set in a seaside setting. Wander the sim to find art scattered about (available to buy) and plenty of photo poses. Have fun and be happy as you watch the seasons change. Visit in Second Life Haunted If you love to be scare, come to Haunted! There are two sims full of spooks and scares, including an apocalyptic city where zombies are king. There is a lot to do here if the zombies let you, so make sure you bring your friends...you may need them! Visit in Second Life Cape San Blas Beach Cape San Blas Beach caters to ocean lovers, surfers, and anyone looking for a quiet, peaceful place to relax. Inspired by the small-town, coastal charms of Old World Florida, the landscaping and cottage-style homes are hand-picked to evoke simpler days of the past. Cape San Blas Beach is the preservation of virgin sand dunes, wild-life, and minimal human footprint, on the serene Gulf Coast. Visit in Second Life Tranquility Village Visit this small Norse-themed village on an island below a mysterious mountain. Rumors abound of dark things dwelling deep within the mountain's cave. Visit in Second Life

Today's Second Life Pic of the day is 'The courtyard", from Kacey Macbeth. To submit your image for Second Life Pic of the Day consideration, add it to the Official Second Life Flickr Group. Be sure to check us out on social: Facebook Twitter Google+ Tumblr Pinterest Plurk

Today's Second Life Pic of the day is "I lost...", from Ryo. To submit your image for Second Life Pic of the Day consideration, add it to the Official Second Life Flickr Group. Be sure to check us out on social: Facebook Twitter Google+ Tumblr Pinterest Plurk

Today's Second Life Pic of the day is "Play", from Jadelyn McAuley. To submit your image for Second Life Pic of the Day consideration, add it to the Official Second Life Flickr Group. Be sure to check us out on social: Facebook Twitter Google+ Tumblr Pinterest Plurk

Today's Second Life Pic of the day is "The Walls - Invictus - LEA25", from Thus Yootz. To submit your image for Second Life Pic of the Day consideration, add it to the Official Second Life Flickr Group. Be sure to check us out on social: Facebook Twitter Google+ Tumblr Pinterest Plurk

This episode of the Drax Files focuses on 88-year-old Bernhard Dörries. A successful German film director whose prolific career spans more than 50 years and 129 films, Bernhard continues to explore storytelling and creativity through Second Life. In Second Life, Bernhard’s avatar is Bernhard McIntyre - a youthful representation of his creative intellect, as well as a vehicle to cope with the emotional and physical challenges of moving into an assisted living situation. “My avatar is co-creator, equal partner in sharing feelings, co-owner of feelings and emotions,” he says. To find out more about this fascinating man - including his Second Life machinima and how he envisions a Film Festival in his honor - tune into this episode of the Drax Files , or watch the video below. https://youtu.be/igrVubodKwI&yt:cc=on Want to see more Second Life stories? Find previous episodes of The Drax Files: World Makers at Draxtor’s Website, or at the links below - and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel - where you can watch the entire series. The Drax Files: World Makers - Episode 39: Sergio Delacruz The Drax Files: World Makers - Episode 38 : Eboni Khan The Drax Files: World Makers - Episode 37 : Nonprofit Commons The Drax Files: World Makers - Episode 36 : Sominel Edelman The Drax Files: World Makers - Episode 35 : Project Bento The Drax Files: World Makers - Episode 34 : Cheeky Pea The Drax Files: World Makers - Episode 33: Luxembourg 1867 The Drax Files: World Makers - Episode 32: Jay Jay Zifanwe The Drax Files: World Makers - Episode 31:Tom Boellstorff The Drax Files: World Makers - Episode 30: Maylee Oh

Today's Second Life Pic of the day is "Ironwood Hills", from Ｋｅｙ Ｍｏｎｋ. To submit your image for Second Life Pic of the Day consideration, add it to the Official Second Life Flickr Group. Be sure to check us out on social: Facebook Twitter Google+ Tumblr Pinterest Plurk

Today's Second Life Pic of the day is "Where The Streets Have No Name", from ROQUAI. To submit your image for Second Life Pic of the Day consideration, add it to the Official Second Life Flickr Group. Be sure to check us out on social: Facebook Twitter Google+ Tumblr Pinterest Plurk

Today's Second Life Pic of the day is "Feel good", from Anika ♥. To submit your image for Second Life Pic of the Day consideration, add it to the Official Second Life Flickr Group. Be sure to check us out on social: Facebook Twitter Google+ Tumblr Pinterest Plurk