bonaire12 river gorge in second life

bonaire12 river gorge in second life, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.

We went exploring last night and found a stellar sim called Bonaire12. There is a small club called La Habana Beach Club with salsa music and dance poses.






The tropical sea was breath taking! A deep blue green with almost a teal glow just drew me in as we made the salsa moves on their dance floor.






The dance floor was placed over an aquarium of sea creatures. And the music was divine.






The builder Miqo Kanto gave us a private tour of the entire sim. He showed us several "rides" including a submarine exploration, a zip line and many places of hidden delights.






I totally fell in love with the river gorge. It was absolutely stunning. I just stood there staring at the water for a very long time... totally inspiring.



Miqo is a wonderful builder with a passion for the grid that I haven't seen in a long time. His focus is not retail or commercial. He merely wants to share his vision with the rest of the grid. Truly a top notch avi who is contributing a beautiful experience to the grid.

Miqo has several youtube offerings:

http://www.youtube.com/user/rockerfaerie
de.youtube.com/watch?v=flkgNn50k14
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5GxFExGLMs&feature=response_...
de.youtube.com/watch?v=4vle73VqtHw

Fashion Resources

Oh the jeans! I am completely addicted to these jeans for three simple reasons.

Reason one: The textures are absolutely fabulous!

Reason two: They don't show my butt in any shape or fashion. Despite what folks might tell you, crack is not sexy or appealing in any way!

Reason three: Oh my goodness! Someone made jeans without rips or tears in them!



P.S. The store behind me is called What Next and has some very cute, quality furnishings that are low prim and best of all low cost!


Get the style:

Jeans: Dutch Touch - Jeans Regular Fit
http://slurl.com/secondlife/DUTCH%20TOUCH/220/108/22

Shirt: Apple May Designs - Ruffles - Sky
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Fruitatious/16/193/35

Shoes: G Fleld - Short Lace Up Boots - Black
http://slurl.com/secondlife/YABU/156/130/24

Belt: Couverture - Taken from the "Passionemet" Dress
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Padan/178/186/98

Earrings: Earthstones - Onyx Egg Earring
http://slurl.com/secondlife/EarthBound/124/139/25

Ring: i love 13 - "The Crow" Ring - Brilliant Black
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Vitersonus/154/242/38

Watch: Mischievous Cat - Kastor- Ladies Version
http://slurl.com/secondlife/petit%20pas/102/193/23

Hair: Maitreya - Nimue - Chocolate
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/201/188/33

Skin: LaVie - Demi April Spring
http://slurl.com/secondlife/LaVie/132/103/27

Pose: Manifeste
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Laguna%20Arenal/138/33/24

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HUGE Sale at Tres Beau!!!



Kim has been spring cleaning and OH MY has she been cleaning!

Over 100 items marked down 50% or more!  Come shop till you drop, the sale ends May 15th!

Casual !!

Dresses !!

Formal !!

Wedding Gowns !!

*****************  50 % and more off! ******************************

Written by: BOSL for THE A LIST! 

Some items may have been gifted.

battle of the sexes

battle of the sexes, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.

Battle of the Sexes

April 28, 2010 ~~ 6pm slt

He mocked her for being a female dj. Taunting her during her set... saying,
'Woman can't possibly be as good a dj as a man!"

Was he flirting? Was he just intimidated by her mixes & powerful material. No one knows, except that he crossed the line & touched a raw nerve... setting off a fire storm in the virtual world's music scene.

Now, the Diva herself, DJane Jasminx Saenz settles this score... calling out to chauvinist DJ Trebor Renfew... you've been served! And with that...

Let the Battle of the Sexes begin!

Special guest referee: Init Hubble

Presented by : Digital Nation
Thanks to Digital Francis

etc dollinger at the black cat club

etc dollinger at the black cat club, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.

Gawd! It's Monday... ugh. And, a week's worth of work is in front of me. Hmmm... Monday is close to weekend; therefore, I can excuse this evening for a party! LOL!






DJ ETC Dollinger hit the decks over at The Black Cat Club for his signature party spins. He had a theme going on pulling all kinds of music together for a fun, fun, fun set!





Monday blues? Naw... not when we got party dj's like ETC on the grid. Woot!

More Info About ETC & Sookie's Latest News!
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Club owners and aspiring DJs/hosts:

HOT M.E.S.S. | DJ / HOST  Academy

We are here to ensure you have the most successful experience in SL.

Our academy in SL is based upon professional RL asynchronous web services. Please visit http://www.macprovideo.com/  for an examples.  We also administer RL academic virtual schools.

In SL we prefer to communicate with our students in synchronous or real time via skype to ensure we meet our students individual needs. This allows us to talk and screen share as we progress through lessons.  http://www.skype.com

For SL Club Owners:
We offer training for all of your staff. Many think that a great DJ makes the club what it is in SL. We are here to help you take that concept to the next level. It is not only about the DJs it is about a collective staff effort. We will train your staff in the concepts and skills needed to make your venue one of the top in SL. We offer individual staff classes or will work with you for a custom package to suit your staffing needs.

We have proven ourselves in many venues across the grid as well as are currently active in many of SL's top clubs. The proof is in the performance of our staff. We encourage your to "shop around" for competitive services, but we have already saved you the time ;-)

For SL DJs and Hosts:
Our very experienced instructors will ensure your are ready for any club or venue to DJ/host in a very effective manner. The expeience you gain will ensure your guests are very happy and in turn boost the traffic up.

Our curriculum is comprised of the basics every DJ/host should know and progresses into advanced concepts that you would only learn after a very long time of DJing or hosting in SL. We facilitate working partnerships between DJ and host.  We save you time and help your tips increase two-fold.


Stop by and chat with us @
Hot M.E.S.S., DJ and Hostess Academy (83, 150, 33)


ETC Dollinger
Sookie Landar

Written by ETC Dollinger and Sookie Landar

MoShang Zhao ambiant musician

MoShang Zhao ambiant musician, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.

Beautiful Substance Club is the perfect setting for ambiant music by MoShang Zhao. MoShang is a real life musician selling albums of his ethereal haunting ambiant music on the web.






Jazzy, with an Asian touch, MoShang brings a classy air to any venue he plays. Second Life is very lucky to have him here bringing his brand of chill to the grid.









Thank you Kirin Serevi for bringing the best musicians to your club, Substance.

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More Info from the MoShang Zhao, the Sound Jeweler:::::::



MoShang is a sound jeweler living in Taiwan. He collects rough audio diamonds from the streets of Taiwan (be they overheard conversations, street-ads blared from the ubiquitous blue-trucks, street processions or funeral chants) and fuses them with traditional Chinese instruments and laid-back beats to create a unique blend of downtempo electronica he likes to call Chinese Chill.

MoShang is the Chinese moniker of Jean Marais, who began as a choral singer in the early 1980s in Cape Town, South Africa – at which time he acquired his first computer, a Commodore VIC-20. It would take some time, however, for his love of music and computers to find its ideal expression.  Marais first earned acclaim as lead singer/frontman of the South African art-rock band Duusman and as saxophonist for the group Tsunami; he also served as producer on three award-winning albums honoring poet Breyten Breytenbach and formed half of the Afrikaans pop duo 12Hz.  He garnered South Africa’s prestigious Avanti Award for his score to the short film “Angels in a Cage.”  Most recently, his music was selected for two episodes of the  HDTV Discovery Channel production “Fantastic Festivals Of The World” currently airing in the USA and soon worldwide.

Marais relocated to the Taiwanese city of Taichung three years ago; his first release as MoShang, “Made in Taiwan,” was released on his Onse Plate (Afrikaans for “Our Records”) imprint in 2004. His second, "Chill Dynasty" was released in September 2006.

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Praise for MoShang's new album, "Chill Dynasty" (Onse Plate 2006):

"Chill Dynasty is a multi-layered, mystical, playful collection of pieces that are quietly stated yet astonishing in their complexity."
~ Jennifer Layton ~ IndieMusic.com


"This album is a daring pursuit for any compilation let alone any individual artist but luckily MoShang manages to explore mainly unchartered territory and has found something unique and fresh. With its layered beats over traditional oriental musical instruments and with a touch of electronica thrown in for good measure Chill Dynasty will be a true delight to any ‘Chinese Chillout’ fan."
~ Christina Warner ~ fly.co.uk

Chill Dynasty proves MoShang’s consistent quality and mastery as an artist, composer, and producer. Meet the Eastern world’s Sven Van Hees – MoShang proves Chill Dynasty a classic beyond its time.
~ Tim Quigley ~  Groovera.com

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MoShang is generally available for performances in SL during the following time slots:
 Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 5pm (SLT) to 10:30pm (SLT); Fridays 9pm (SLT) to 2am (SLT); Saturdays 5pm (SLT) to 2am (SLT).

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For more info, visit MoShang on the web at:
http://moshang.net
http://chilldynasty.com
http://myspace.com/moshang

Written by : MoShang Zhao

techno convention may 2, 2010

techno convention may 2, 2010, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.

A sleepy Sunday morning after waffles, fresh strawberries and a nice cup of tea, I headed for Vania's United Beats Openstage venue for chill tunes with the minimalist crowd.











DJ McRave Zeplin was spinning for the fans. The brown distressed landscape of buildings was highlighted with an eerie pink glow and punctuated with yellow lights.






I noticed the sign announcing the 4th Second Life Techno Convention coming up soon on May 2, 2010. A bevy of minimal techno dj's were slated to spin. Sounds like a good party, peeps! Woot!

escapade welcomes all

escapade welcomes all, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.


xavier amat of escapade

It's time for parties! Friday night on the grid and the weather here in California is sunny and beautiful.








Xavier Amat sent out a shout for a party at his venue, Escapade Gay Dance Club. His partner, dj Sebastian Rismal was spinning for a great group of friends.

xavier thiebaud, raftwet jewell from the a list!


Xavier Amat builds clubs with different decor every few months. He also owns Arwen City Resorts. He always keeps the places fresh, and this one is ready just in time for summer fun! Woot!

alexander oberueng

alexander oberueng, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.

The sun is starting to shine again in California. And, the parties and festivals are moving outdoors... ready for fun in the sun!

Outdoor venues and events are being planned now for the summer beach scene everywhere, including here in Second Life.









Today, I am at Woods House Music Club, a beautiful club set on the beach. They will be celebrating their 2nd Anniversary Party on April 24, 2010. Check out SLEventGuide for more information.

criss museum of contemporary art

criss museum of contemporary art, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.

THE RABBIT HOLE BALL

Saturday, April 24, 2010
5 - 7 pm SLT

Alice in Wonderland theme
Dress accordingly

dj david71 kondor 5-6pm slt
concert paul nowles 6 - 7pm slt

Prize for most creative costume

The Criss Museum of Contemporary Art
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See below for more events coming...


MCA update and upcoming events
Currently showing!
*RL Artists in Sl                                

Golub audion
 layachi ihnen
 kundemor tamatsui

 Dont miss seeing this wonderful rl collections from the comfort of your own home.
Their works can be purchased  in sl and also in rl via websites , if interested check  The Criss mca website to obtain  more details and Biography of the above artists.

"The Criss" http://slurl.com/secondlife/Alajuela/192/72/22
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MCA Rabbit Hole Ball
Saturday April 24th
5-7pmSLT
Dress is Alice in wonderland Theme
Prize for most creative costume.
Dj/MC from 5-6pm David71 Kondor
Concert from 6-7pm with Paul Nowles
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Great Art Hunt 2010
The MCA along with  25 other galleries is part of this year great art hunt.
Find the colorful egg that has been hidden in some of Second Life's greatest venues for Art.  Get the Free gift and then proceed to the next location.  If you get lost or need a hint please contact Stefanik Dagostino.  The Great Art Hunt Starts here:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/The%20Gallery/188/204/501
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Art Lovers Ring
This is a group kiosk which will also take you to some great Art galleries in sl and also allow you to  collect a free gift in the process.
Kiosk is situated at the front of the MCA and once you  browse thru the museum please go to the back of  of the building near the newspaper stand and collect your free gift and landmark .
Have fun
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If interested please contact Scotj Criss,  Katerina Burner or Lana Simondsen if online and arrange a tour and meet at the entrance of the museum near the fountain for a guided tour.
or contact  our staff online (check orbs inside the museum) and request a private tour and arrange time and day.
Kathy Nilolaidis : The museum's PR Attache will also be having  regular tours starting soon again from weel of 26th  of April 2010.
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Month of May  will also be packed with great things to see and do, as the museum turns (1) year in Second Life.  So check our notice board and website at the end of the month of April.

Written by : Scotj Criss and staff at the MCA
The Criss Museum of Contemporary Art