boystown holiday party featuring toys

Boystown "The Isle of Misfit Toys"


boystown holiday party featuring toys, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.










The holiday spirit was in full swing at Boystown. All the toys were there! Jack in the box, the jester, the toy soldier, teddy bears, legos, a giant slinky and more.







Of course, the toys were a little demented and a bit broken as humor always takes first place at Boystown.








The place was packed with a good holiday spirit of fun, music and dancing. I needed this bit of silly after a long day of reflection. 


 



Peace and goodwill... remember that is more important than anything else at anytime of the year!




Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays!


Many thanks to Adham, Baz, Divos, Ritch and all the boys at Boystown!




All photos by raftwet jewell and uploaded for this blog.

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christmas party at hardbeatz xmas stage at bassline island

bassline junkiez's hardbeatz xmas stage on bassline island


christmas party at hardbeatz xmas stage at bassline island, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.









A beautiful winter wonderland at BassLine Island is charming at the Hardbeatz Xmas Stage. With the whimsical train choo chooing around the twinkling Christmas trees, the very hard beats of drum and bass and dub were definitely an edgy contrast to the holiday decor. BassLine always has awesome builders creating very cool spaces.









Avatars were peppered all over the Bassline Island region at small parties with Drum and Bass, dub and reggae booming from the speakers. 






When the beat enters your ears and your avi starts dancing, it's very hard to leave! You just don't leave a BassLine Junkiez parties when the dj is pumping out the tunes... party peeps!

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cherry manga art sculpture at mysterious wave

Cherry Manga Art Sculpture at Mysterious Wave


cherry manga art sculpture, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.






Five visits and I finally feel like I have absorbed the art work there at Mysterious Wave. But, each time I go back, I see something new or different... or am I different this time?







Cherry Manga has been a favorite artist since I first saw her 2-dimensional work back in 2007. Several of her works hang in the corporate homes peppered around the grid. And, I have saved the best pieces for my regions: [WETLands (128, 128, 23)]







Her work speaks volumes. It whispers and shouts many things, but those are very personal, and I won't discuss them here. Just go to her latest installation on Mysterious Wave,  a place dedicated to her minimal art.








Bring a friend, but I suggest that you go alone. Spend time there sitting and experiencing the art. I think I have about 8 hours into the place, and I want to go back again. 




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Many thanks to Cherry Manga and the other artists at Mysterious Wave for their beautiful artwork!

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The Nutcracker in Virtual World

The Nutcracker is an odd tale of fantasy or a dream that a young girl has on Christmas night. The ballet was based on the original story, "The Nutcracker and the King of Mice" written by E.T.A Hoffman. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote the score for the two act ballet.

Marius Petipa choreographed the story into the ballet that was revised by French author, Alexander Dumas. Dumas' version is the Nutcracker that we all love.



The story takes place at the Stahlbaum home where the family is celebrating their annual Christmas party. The children are usually shown dancing while the adults visit and dance as well. Godfather Drosselmeyer arrives with a special gift for both Clara and Fritz. Fritz becomes jealous of the wooden Nutcracker present that was given to Clara, and he grabs the wooden soldier and breaks it.



Clara's gift comes alive and takes her on a fantastic dream sequence with the Mouse King and an army of wooden toy solders. The two are escorted to the Land of Sweets by the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier. The characters celebrate the victory over the Mouse King with a series of pas de deux by Spanish, Arabian, Russian, and Chinese dancers.



At the end, all the flowers come out to dance the finale with the Waltz of the Flowers. The Sugar Plum Fairy and the Cavalier dance the final Pas De Deux.

The Nutcracker is usually one of the first ballets that most children and adults will see. The sweet story and charming costumes draw the audience in at no matter what age you see this beautiful ballet. Family friendly, the ballet takes you on a fantasy ride of childhood memories and fears.



Here in the virtual world of Second Life, Ballet Pixelle has recreated the charming ballet for the Christmas season. The Nutcracker was the third ballet developed for the virtual world. Each year, Ballet Pixelle expands and recreates the story here in Second Life. The charm of this ballet is not lost in the virtual; the ballet stays true and is ready to delight even those of us who have seen it in real life. Celebrate this Holiday season with this wonderful ballet!

Just like a real ballet company, Ballet Pixelle will be presenting The Nutcracker during several performances until Christmas (and maybe after!). Check their website for the show schedules. All the shows will be scheduled every Sunday at 5 pm and Wednesday at 3 pm (all times in SLT). Many thanks to the hardworking dancers in this production of the Nutcracker!

Aiyana Tripsa
Amelie Dibou
Cecilia Mistwalker
Desiree Lurra
Deyna Broek
Luci Yokosuka
Neena Botanical
Patros Zifer
Sherainbow Merlin
Skippy Flossberg
Tik Merlin
Tinka Bondar
Vivienne Darcy
Xanthi Oridium

Inarra Saarinen, Artistic Director of Ballet Pixelle
The Making of a Ballet in Virtual Space


Thank you Inarra and the cast of The Nutcracker Ballet!
Location: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Quat/32/22/107


Editor's Note: During this holiday season, try to see The Nutcracker Ballet in your own community. To save cost for your family, see the performance in the afternoon when tickets cost less. Otherwise, there is no other date night, like a night at the ballet. And, if you are impressed, then subscribe to the ballet company and support the arts!

winterscape at boom pony

Boom Pony Music Club : Winterscape Mountains


winterscape at boom pony, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.









The Boom Pony Music Club has been rawking it in with 80+ people showing up recently for Guitar Zane concert.










Today, Boom Pony is streaming a dual live concert with two popular guitarists, Guitar Zane and TwinGhost Ronas. Two powerful musical presence vibrating off the majestic snowy-capped mountains in the background.












A great open space in the outdoors, awesome musicians and friendly folks... it doesn't get much better than that! Thank you Kiran and Andi for an awesome place!

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B&W Photography Gallery show : Pride & Diversity

B&W Photography on Castro region
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Castro/238/199/40

B&W Photography Gallery show : Pride & Diversity, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.



Brady Rowell and Wesley Arbenlow have formed a partnership in a new art gallery featuring their photography.







Well-done and reasonably priced, their photo work can be hired easily by contacting them directly.







Inside, the gallery, there is a rate sheet for weddings and personal photos. Go check out Brady and Wesley's gallery.







(Pssst... Brady did my wedding photos! and thanks to Mack for her referral on this great photographer!)




Location: B&W Photography
Castro (238, 199, 40)
slurl.com/secondlife/Castro/238/199/40

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Hello, Goodbye to Jake's Club Resort

My little birdie was right! Mark it on your calendar; Nov 9, 2010! The boys are continuing on to the most appropriate place to be in Second Life! San Francisco, California; home of Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, SOMA, North Beach and beautiful Golden Gate park. I say hurrah! Here is Jake's latest missive about the move (please note that I only placed slurls for Moderate rating locations):



"Top DJ Syriana Paine to bring the Jake's spirit to San Francisco. The parties and people you've come to love will be settling in to a new home starting Tuesday, November 9, 2010. 

Syri, Jake, Rocky, along with some new and returning faces, will continue to bring you the hottest parties on Second Life. Our commitment to excellence has not changed.

The locations may be different, some of the familiar faces may be missed, but you can count on a drama free, fun atmosphere, where you (our family) can come relax and be yourself.

In addition to our regular line up of parties, we are proud to announce the opening of  B&W Photography's Pride and Diversity collection. This collection will celebrate the diversity in our community and showcase the talents of Brady Rowell and Wesley Arbenlow.

Home is where the heart is, and when you're with us in San Francisco, you WILL BE at home!!!


****Tuesday, November 9, 2010****
Syri's Tuesday Golden Gate Time Warp
9:00pm to 11:00 pm SLT

􀀁  Golden Gate Beach Club : http://slurl.com/secondlife/Golden%20Gate/116/178/31 (Moderate)

Join us for the hottest music from decades past. Syri will kick things off  in San Francisco with a set made up of your favorite 90's girl groups.

We'll have trivia with $500 in prizes. The person who answers the most questions correctly will be able to pick next week's time warp theme.

Come as you are and lets have some fun!!!

****Wednesday, November 10, 2010****
Hump Day with Rocky in the Slot
6:00 to 8:00 pm SLT

􀀃  Folsom (Adult sim)

Join our naughty DJ Rocky at the Slot to blow off some midweek steam. Sexy, frisky, fun is what you can count on at this addition to the former Jake's line up.

Plain and simple, the hottest avi, voted on by his/her peers will walk away with $500 linden.


**** Thursday, November 11, 2010****
Syri's Castro Street Strip down
8:00pm to 11:00 pm SLT

􀀂  Over the Top : http://slurl.com/secondlife/Castro/212/135/40 (Moderate)

Time to join your friends over on Castro Street to kick off the weekend like only we can.

Let DJ Syriana Paine, Jake and the one and only "Boys" make the stress (and clothes) melt away. Good music, great people, good fun, what more can you ask for? Hope to see you there.

$500 prize for hottest undies.

****Saturday, November 13, 2010***
Miss Syri's Sexy Saloon Party
9:00 PM to 1:00 AM SLT

􀀀  Trajik LM (Adult sim)

Why don't you come on up and see us for some western style fun in San Francisco. Miss Syri and "The Boys" will put the wild in wild wild west.

Hot chat, hot music, and hot bodies in western wear, what more could you ask for.

As always, $1,000 linden or more will be up for grabs for the best western costume in the saloon."




Submitted by JakeC Hotshot of Jake's Events for public distribution.
Info uploaded by raftwet jewell for this blog.
San Francisco skyline photo from Google images.


For more information about Jake's Club Resort events see Rocky's blog: 
http://jakesclubresort.blogspot.com