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Inis Oirr in Second Life: a Virtual Photography Journey.

A contemplative journey through Inis Oírr, Jade Koltai's stunning Second Life region inspired by Ireland's Aran Islands. Virtual photography exploring light, absence, and the spaces we leave behind.

Hippiestock Flower Power: Thank You see you soon

Hippiestock Flower Power was about more than music on a schedule. It was about generosity, creativity, and the way a community chose to show up for one another. From live performances and shared stillness to the Feed a Smile benefit and moments of…

🌸 Hippiestock Flower Power Theme Party The Flower Power Theme Party is a shared moment of color, music, and community inside the world CK Ballyhoo built for Hippiestock. Come dance, celebrate, and carry the spirit forward — and we’ll see you again at the next Hippiestock in 2027.

🌸 Hippiestock Flower Power Theme Party

The Flower Power Theme Party is a shared moment of color, music, and community inside the world CK Ballyhoo built for Hippiestock. Come dance, celebrate, and carry the spirit forward — and we’ll see you again at the next Hippiestock in 2027.

Hippiestock Flower Power: Music and Community As Hippiestock Flower Power moves deeper into January, familiar voices return and the rhythm of the month continues to unfold. From DJs to live music, this week invites you to linger, listen, and gather again among the flowers.

Hippiestock Flower Power: Music and Community

As Hippiestock Flower Power moves deeper into January, familiar voices return and the rhythm of the month continues to unfold. From DJs to live music, this week invites you to linger, listen, and gather again among the flowers.

🌼 Hippiestock: Feed a Smile & The Main Festival Hippiestock Flower Power comes into full focus during Feed a Smile and the main festival weekend. From a birthday benefit supporting children in Kenya to a full day of live music and a closing meditation, these gatherings reflect the heart of Hippiestock — community, generosity, and shared presence.

🌼 Hippiestock: Feed a Smile & The Main Festival

Hippiestock Flower Power comes into full focus during Feed a Smile and the main festival weekend. From a birthday benefit supporting children in Kenya to a full day of live music and a closing meditation, these gatherings reflect the heart of…

Hippiestock Flowers, Music, Dinkies & Community Hippiestock Flower Power is in full bloom. From DJs and live music to Dinkie Day and moments of stillness, the Flower Power world is open all month, inviting you to explore, dance, pause, and connect.

Hippiestock Flowers, Music, Dinkies & Community

Hippiestock Flower Power is in full bloom. From DJs and live music to Dinkie Day and moments of stillness, the Flower Power world is open all month, inviting you to explore, dance, pause, and connect.

Inara pey at HIppiestock

Thank you, Inara Pey, for this thoughtful write-up of Hippiestock 2026.Your care in documenting Second Life events and their history means a so much to our Second Life community. 🌸

Inara Pey @ Hippiestock

Thank you, Inara Pey, for this thoughtful write-up of Hippiestock 2026.Your care in documenting Second Life events and their history means a so much to our Second Life community. 🌸

CK Ballyhoo Builds Flower Power, Hippiestock 2026 Second Life Step into Hippiestock Second Life. Psychedelic Flower Power build hand-painted by CK Ballyhoo. Music, meditation, and watercolor wonder throughout January 2026.

CK Ballyhoo Builds Flower Power, Hippiestock 2026 Second Life

Step into Hippiestock Second Life. Psychedelic Flower Power build hand-painted by CK Ballyhoo. Music, meditation, and watercolor wonder throughout January 2026.

Giselle Seeker: Color, Flow, and Imagination at Cloud Galleries Color arrives already in motion as Giselle Seeker joins Cloud Galleries. Her abstract and surreal works bloom with bold hues and flowing forms, inviting viewers to wander, interpret, and discover their own stories within the art. Created entirely from imagination, Giselle’s work brings vibrancy, movement, and quiet magic to the clouds.

Giselle Seeker: Color, Flow, and Imagination at Cloud Galleries

Color arrives already in motion as Giselle Seeker joins Cloud Galleries. Her abstract and surreal works bloom with bold hues and flowing forms, inviting viewers to wander, interpret, and discover their own stories within the art.…

Winter Solstice Second Life on the longest night. A reflective Winter Solstice piece about pausing in a world that never sleeps. An invitation to log into Second Life without an agenda, sit with the longest night, and feel less alone.

Winter Solstice Second Life on the longest night.

A reflective Winter Solstice piece about pausing in a world that never sleeps. An invitation to log into Second Life without an agenda, sit with the longest night, and feel less alone.

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🌺 A Little Pause, A Lot of Inspiration Taking a short tropical break — unplugged and recharging — while Cloud Galleries, Maison de la Chouette, and Corsica South Coasters continue to bloom with art, music, and community across Second Life.

🌺 A Little Pause, A Lot of Inspiration

Taking a short tropical break — unplugged and recharging — while Cloud Galleries, Maison de la Chouette, and Corsica South Coasters continue to bloom with art, music, and community across Second Life.

November Magic Across Corsica South Coasters  November in Corsica South Coasters hums with creativity and connection. From vibrant art openings and live music to fishing competitions, meditation circles, and Thanksgiving traditions, the month is filled with art, music, and community magic across the Coasts and Clouds.

November Magic Across Corsica South Coasters 

November in Corsica South Coasters hums with creativity and connection. From vibrant art openings and live music to fishing competitions, meditation circles, and Thanksgiving traditions, the month is filled with art, music, and community magic across…

Port Emyniad & Enchanted Forest — Where the Sea Meets Creativity Explore Port Emyniad & Enchanted Forest, a seaside arts village and enchanted woodland on the Corsica South Coasters in Second Life. A haven where art, nature, and community flow together — a place where the sea meets creativity.

Port Emyniad & Enchanted Forest — Where the Sea Meets Creativity

Explore Port Emyniad & Enchanted Forest, a seaside arts village and enchanted woodland on the Corsica South Coasters in Second Life. A haven where art, nature, and community flow together — a place where the sea meets creativity.

Say Hello: How Conversation Keeps Second Life Alive After 18 years in Second Life, I've learned what really keeps our world alive—and it's not the fancy builds or latest tech. It's us talking to each other. I've watched busy sims fall silent, green dots everywhere but no one saying hello. Yet some of my deepest friendships started with a simple greeting in local chat. That friend I met in 2008 over shared laughter about "spankers"? We're still close today. The magic happens when someone breaks the silence first. One "hello" can transform an empty-feeling sim into a place where connections spark and creativity flows.

Say Hello: How Conversation Keeps Second Life Alive

After 18 years in Second Life, I've learned what really keeps our world alive—and it's not the fancy builds or latest tech. It's us talking to each other. I've watched busy sims fall silent, green dots everywhere but no one saying hello. Yet some…

No Dumpire — A Junktopian Chill Haven in Second Life What do a raccoon, a dumpster, and a dream have in common? In Second Life, they come together as No Dumpire — a junktopian hangout built on humor, heart, and a whole lot of chill. Created by Zed (the self-proclaimed No Dumperor), this back-alley empire celebrates imperfection, music, and community. From art exhibits to late-night fireside chats, No Dumpire proves that even in a world made of pixels, love and laughter can turn junk into treasure.

No Dumpire — A Junktopian Chill Haven in Second Life

What do a raccoon, a dumpster, and a dream have in common? In Second Life, they come together as No Dumpire — a junktopian hangout built on humor, heart, and a whole lot of chill. Created by Zed (the self-proclaimed No Dumperor), this back-alley…

What’s happening at Corsica South Coasters — October 2025 October in Corsica South Coasters is alive with art, music, and community. From soulful live shows and gallery openings to weekly meditations, fishing contests, and a Halloween party with DJ Anna, there’s something magical happening all month long.

What’s happening at Corsica South Coasters — October 2025

October in Corsica South Coasters is alive with art, music, and community. From soulful live shows and gallery openings to weekly meditations, fishing contests, and a Halloween party with DJ Anna, there’s something magical happening all…

Explore the Enchantment of Monte Corse in Second Life Monte Corse is a mountain park along the Linden Road Circuit de Corse, right across from the Corsica South Coasters Tourist Center. Created by my friend CK, it offers winding trails, star-gazing in the Geo Dome, and a cozy stop at the Hikers Inn for beds, breakfast, and BBQ. From animal spotting to scenic views, Monte Corse is a nature escape that invites you to wander, rest, and belong.

Explore the Enchantment of Monte Corse in Second Life

Monte Corse is a mountain park along the Linden Road Circuit de Corse, right across from the Corsica South Coasters Tourist Center. Created by my friend CK, it offers winding trails, star-gazing in the Geo Dome, and a cozy stop at the Hikers…

IndieSpectrum Radio: Building Tomorrow’s Soundtrack Together IndieSpectrum Radio looks ahead with Fox, Ninja, and Jade leading the way. From technical upgrades to community outreach, discover how this nonprofit station is building the future of live, original music in Second Life.

IndieSpectrum Radio: Building Tomorrow’s Soundtrack Together

IndieSpectrum Radio looks ahead with Fox, Ninja, and Jade leading the way. From technical upgrades to community outreach, discover how this nonprofit station is building the future of live, original music in Second Life.

Echoes & Horizons: Starlight Stern at LiThO Café Echoes & Horizons by Starlight Stern opens September 14th at LiThO – The Tiny Art(ist) Café. Step into a world of portraits and landscapes that shimmer with memory, possibility, and quiet strength. Join us for art, music, and community in the heart of Corsica South Coasters.

Echoes & Horizons: Starlight Stern at LiThO Café

Echoes & Horizons by Starlight Stern opens September 14th at LiThO – The Tiny Art(ist) Café. Step into a world of portraits and landscapes that shimmer with memory, possibility, and quiet strength. Join us for art, music, and community in the heart…

IndieSpectrum Radio: The Dream Team Rebuilding the Future IndieSpectrum Radio’s future is in the hands of three co-owners: founder Fox Reinsch, technical lead Ninja Antwoord, and promoter Jade Jannings. Together they are rebuilding, modernizing, and reconnecting Second Life’s original music station with the community that loves it.

IndieSpectrum Radio: The Dream Team Rebuilding the Future

IndieSpectrum Radio’s future is in the hands of three co-owners: founder Fox Reinsch, technical lead Ninja Antwoord, and promoter Jade Jannings. Together they are rebuilding, modernizing, and reconnecting Second Life’s original music…

💕 “Love’s Journey” Opening September 7 at Maison de la Chouette Love’s Journey opens September 7 at Maison de la Chouette in collaboration with The Grove Art Center. This immersive Second Life photography exhibition by Kimma and Declan McGregor weaves images and notecards into a love story unfolding from first meeting to happily ever after.

💕 “Love’s Journey” Opening September 7 at Maison de la Chouette

Love’s Journey opens September 7 at Maison de la Chouette in collaboration with The Grove Art Center. This immersive Second Life photography exhibition by Kimma and Declan McGregor weaves images and notecards into a love story…

IndieSpectrum Radio: From One Note, a Movement Since 2007, IndieSpectrum Radio has been the heartbeat of Second Life’s live music scene. Founded by Fox Reinsch, the nonprofit station broadcasts only original works by SL musicians — 24/7, commercial-free. From grassroots beginnings with Moondoggirl showcases to today’s thriving community, IndieSpectrum is where authentic voices are heard, supported, and celebrated.

IndieSpectrum Radio: From One Note, a Movement

Since 2007, IndieSpectrum Radio has been the heartbeat of Second Life’s live music scene. Founded by Fox Reinsch, the nonprofit station broadcasts only original works by SL musicians — 24/7, commercial-free. From grassroots beginnings with Moondoggirl…

Cait’s World – Thank you

A big hoot of thanks to Caitlin Tobias for including me in her latest feature Hotels, Huck, and a Hoot: Three Must-Follow Second Life Bloggers! I’m honored to be mentioned alongside two fantastic bloggers:✨ Huckleberry Hax, whose stories, books, and machinima always…

3 Art Exhibits Happening Now in Second Life Second Life’s art scene feels especially alive this September, with exhibits that move between ritual, vulnerability, and radiant spirit. Wander into Shamanism at Nitroglobus, Rita Glad’s My Eating Disorders Diary at Photo Café, and Julana’s luminous Spirit of Imago at IMAGO.

3 Art Exhibits Happening Now in Second Life

Second Life’s art scene feels especially alive this September, with exhibits that move between ritual, vulnerability, and radiant spirit. Wander into Shamanism at Nitroglobus, Rita Glad’s My Eating Disorders Diary at Photo Café, and Julana’s luminous…

New Book Release 2025: First Coffee: The First Cup by Marqs DeSade First Coffee: The First Cup is the debut novel from musician and photographer Marqs DeSade — a story set in a coffee shop where love, loss, and transformation unfold. Launching in September 2025 with an innovative virtual reality event in Second Life, the book blends music, photography, and storytelling into a tender exploration of connection.

New Book Release 2025: First Coffee: The First Cup by Marqs DeSade

First Coffee: The First Cup is the debut novel from musician and photographer Marqs DeSade — a story set in a coffee shop where love, loss, and transformation unfold. Launching in September 2025 with an innovative virtual reality…

Inara Pey Visited my Exhibit!

I’m so honored that Inara Pey took the time to visit Marked by Shadow, Moved by Light at Michiel Bechir Gallery and write about it. Her thoughtful words and insights mean a lot to me. 💜 Sharing her post here for anyone who would like to read her take and maybe be…

Cloud Galleries Guest Artist Spotlight: Therese Carfagno Cloud Galleries welcomes guest artist Therese Carfagno through October. Her elegant blend of abstract, surrealist, and dreamlike photography invites curiosity, reflection, and a sense of discovery.

Cloud Galleries Guest Artist Spotlight: Therese Carfagno

Cloud Galleries welcomes guest artist Therese Carfagno through October. Her elegant blend of abstract, surrealist, and dreamlike photography invites curiosity, reflection, and a sense of discovery.

The Journey of Creation: ‘Marked by Shadow, Moved by Light’ Behind the images of “Marked by Shadow, Moved by Light” lies a quiet ritual of creation. From the charged spaces of Angel of Pain to the intimacy of my black box studio, each piece emerged slowly, shaped by shadow, carved in light. The full story opens August 19th at Michiel Bechir Gallery.

The Journey of Creation: ‘Marked by Shadow, Moved by Light’

Behind the images of “Marked by Shadow, Moved by Light” lies a quiet ritual of creation. From the charged spaces of Angel of Pain to the intimacy of my black box studio, each piece emerged slowly, shaped by shadow, carved in light. The…