Au revoir, auf Wiedersehen, shalom, ciao, hasta la vista, farewell . . .

Suzanne in Second Life

In any language, it is always difficult to say good bye.

Regretfully, I am unable to keep up with this blog the way that ZoHa Islands needs me to, so I am resigning my position as blogger. I have very much enjoyed being part of all your lives and bringing you information, celebration and fun places to see in SL.

Thank you all. Being part of the ZoHa Islands team has enriched my life. I will still be in SL, so if you see me around, please don’t hesitate to give me a shout out.

I remain respectfully yours,
~ Suzanne Piers

JD’s Rendezvous Provides Venues!

Awhile back, I blogged about Dori Helstein’s art gallery, where she featured amazing SL photographer Rhy Breil.

Well Dori has come up with another wonderful idea! Just across from her art gallery, Dori has opened JD’s Rendezvous, where they offer three different themed venues that you can rent out for parties, receptions, weddings, and so forth. This is a well-put together location and meets almost any need for parties in SL. Guests are limited to 30, and you can hold your birthday, rez day, engagement, or any other type of party.

When you land, you will receive a notecard with information about the venues and a reservation form to fill out and return. Your event fee includes a DJ for your party. One of the perks of having your event here is the ability to have a closed party, so unwanted guests do not crash your party. Below is the information from the notecard:

JD’s Rendezvous is dedicated to providing SL residents with a location where they can hold private parties for up to 30 guests as well as a DJ who is provided specifically for that event. Customers can reserve one of three themed venues at JD’s Rendezvous (Interlude–Jazz and Romantic; Silver Rock Cafe–Oldies 1950’s-1980’s; and The Mustang Club–Country Music) for 2 hours at a flat rate of 3,500 L$ (per venue reserved).

Only invited guests will have access to the reserved venue. To assure such privacy, JD Rendezvous management needs to have the complete guest list no less than 24 hours prior to the event. The venue will only admit those individuals who are on the guest list for the two hour duration of the event. Once the event is over the venue will be open to the public and streamed music will commence. Guests can thus stay longer to enjoy the evening and company; however, so can members of the public who may come into the venue.

JD’s Rendezvous is honored to be able to provide leading professional SL DJ’s for these private events. Because the DJ’s are compensated for the event by JD’s Rendezvous, tipping is not allowed. However, they have scheduled appearances in public venues, so please feel free to ask them for their schedule of appearances. The DJ will perform at the venue for the two hours of the event.

JD’s Rendezvous wants to provide a safe, fun, and engaging event for all of our guests. The sim where we are located is PG and Mature only. In keeping with this and the rules of JD’s Rendezvous management, nudity, sex, violence, harassment, griefing, or attempts to abuse guests, the public, or property, will result in the immediate expulsion and banning of the offending individual by management.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES
JD’s Rendezvous will provide you with invitation cards with the name of the venue and any message you may want to add to the card for your guests. The card will have the landmark of the venue which your guest can obtain by clicking on the card. An announcement board, which will be a copy of the invitation card, will be placed in front of the venue next to the landing point for your guests.

CONTACT
Dori Helstein, Business Manager & Builder/Designer of JD Enterprises Ltd. Please contact Dori Helstein concerning reservations or any other matter regarding the venues. To make certain we receive your inquiries please send notecards.

Here are some pictures of the venues:

JD's Rendezvous Courttyard

JD’s Rendezvous Courttyard

JD's Rendezvous Courtyard

JD’s Rendezvous Courtyard

Interlude Exterior Romantic Jazz Theme

Interlude Exterior
Romantic Jazz Theme

Interlude Interior

Interlude Interior

Interlude Interior

Interlude Interior

Mustang Club Exterior Country/Western Theme

Mustang Club Exterior
Country/Western Theme

Mustang Club Interior

Mustang Club Interior

Mustang Club interior

Mustang Club interior

Mustang Club Interior

Mustang Club Interior

Silver Rock Cafe exterior 50's Diner theme

Silver Rock Cafe exterior
50’s Diner theme

Silver Rock Cafe Interior

Silver Rock Cafe Interior

Silver Rock Cafe Interior

Silver Rock Cafe Interior

Silver Rock Cafe interior

Silver Rock Cafe interior

I encourage you to come by and check out these locations.

Here’s the SLURL (click on the link): JD’s Rendezvous Landmark

I remain respectfully yours,
~ Suzanne Piers, ZOHa Islands Blogger/Social Media

Around the Grid in Second Life

Second Life’s Destination Guide offers SL residents many ideas for exploring. Music, art, summer hunts, and of course, shopping — it’s all here for you to enjoy, courtesy of the Second Life Destination Guide.

Hair Fair 2015

Hair Fair 2015


HAIR FAIR 2015
EVENT OPENS JULY 11. This is the 10th Annual Hair Fair, and all items sold at Hair Fair donate a minimum percentage of 15% to Wigs for Kids. Hairstyles are created new and exclusive for the duration of the event, with a minimum of three styles per store. You’ll find both styles for both men and women across all four sims. For more information, visit their website by clicking here: Hair Fair 2015

To visit in-world, click here: Hair Fair 2015

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Indee Teepee

Indee Teepee


INDIE TEEPEE
Indie Teepee is a festival inspired by the music festival trend that is ubiquitous in the real world. The event features three stages of music, dance performance, drive-in machinima screenings, art, shopping, roller derby, wrestling and poetry reading. The festival kicks off with two days of music on the 10th and 11th of July. Closing party with music on the 24th of July!

To visit in-world, click here: Indie Teepee

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Pandora Box -- Del Mar Dream

Pandora Box — Del Mar Dream


PANDORA BOX: 004 DEL MAR DREAM
Welcome to Del Mar, which is Pandora Box of Dream’s fourth dream. Explore this lost paradise lagoon in middle of the Pacific, hugged by the rolling waves and hidden from the ships on the open seas. Del Mar is a dream experience, fully immersive, offering you a wholesome experience above and beneath the water surface. Far from the busy cities and harsh reality, Del Mar has plenty to offer.

To visit in-world, click here: Pandora Box: Del Mar Dream

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The University of the Arts

The University of the Arts


THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS
The University of The Arts is a place to share knowledge related to theatrical dance shows in Second Life. Areas of study will include choreography, set building, particles, philosophy, marketing, and other key aspects of dance.

To visit in-world, click here: The University of the Arts

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Dreamers by Circa Ghost

Dreamers by Circa Ghost


DREAMERS BY CIRCA GHOST
In a surreal world canopied by a magical sky, sixteen figures look upward to dream, and eight eagerly share their visions with visiting explorers.

To visit in-world, click here: Dreamers by Circa Ghost

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Slaughter Creek Manor

Slaughter Creek Manor


SLAUGHTER CREEK MANOR
It’s back and better than ever! Everything disturbed and creepy, but don’t go in alone! Always take a friend. The Mad Doctor is in and he’s lying in wait for a lone traveler to stop by…Come and spend time and hangout with friends, play hide and seek in the dark rooms if you dare!!

To visit in-world, click here: Slaughter Creek Manor

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Candy Fair 2015

Candy Fair 2015

CANDY FAIR 2015
Visit the third annual Candy Fair, where you’ll journey through the Chocolate Factory stepping into rooms filled with all the candy you can imagine! Event ends July 17th.

To visit in-world, click here: Candy Fair 2015

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Beached Bunny Hunt 5

Beached Bunny Hunt 5


THE BEACHED BUNNY HUNT 5
The Beached Bunny has gotten himself into a real mess.Too many peeps for Easter and now his fat behind is wedged in the sand and he can’t get out! To help him escape his sandy trap, and prevent a bad sunburn, find the beach pails at 67 stores all over SL to help dig him out.

To visit in-world, click here: The Beached Bunny Hunt 5

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Enjoy exploring! And while you’re out and about, take some pics and submit them to the official Second Life Flickr page!

See you around the grid!

I remain respectfully yours,
~ Suzanne Piers, ZoHa Islands Blogger/Social Media

Fuschia Nightfire and Wolfie Moonshadow Make Beautiful Music Together

Fuschia Nightfire, also known as Nina Camplin in RL, is not only a talented designer and artist in both RL and SL, but she is an accomplished machninamist, as well. Among her many accomplishments in SL are sculptures and statues, and she built the beautiful **STARS** Dance Club in Second Life, a live music venue.

Nina’s RL website can be found by clicking this link: Nina Camplin.

Here is a link to some information about her and **STARS** Dance Club can be found by cliking this link: Fuschia Nightfire and **STARS** Dance Club

One of the most beautiful love songs currently on the airwaves is Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud.” The music video for his song is a stunningly elegant and creative dance of two lovers. Fuschia re-created this video in SL, set to “Thinking Out Loud” being sung by talented SL and RL live music performer Wolfie Moonshadow.

This collaboration of talents has resulted in one of the most beautiful machinimas I’ve seen to date. Set against the stunning backdrop of the beautiful **STARS** Dance Club, Fuschia and Wolfie have created something that is a delight and treat for your senses.

I’ve included both the link to Ed Sheeran’s original video, and to the machinima created by Fuschia and Wolfie.

Here is Fuschia’s machinima:

Here’s Ed Sheeran’s original video:

Click here for the SLURL for **STARS** Dance Club in Second Life. They have live music three nights a week: **STARS** Dance Club

I remain respectfully yours,
~ Suzanne Piers, ZI Blogger and Social Media

SL’s 12th Birthday Celebration — June 21-28, 2015

SL12B
The community celebration of Second Life’s 12th birthday (colloquially known as “SL12B” is quickly approaching!

I’ve applied for a press pass to get a preview of the sim on June 20th. ZoHa Island’s intrepid blogger (yours truly) will post about my visit later that day. Meanwhile, here’s a video preview from the SL12B website:

You can find their website by clicking here: SL12B Celebration.

This is a fun event and I hope you will consider attending sometime during that week!

I remain respectfully yours,
~ Suzanne Piers