An Art Hive is a community art studio that welcomes everyone as an artist. From an art pop-up in a local library to a community studio or gallery, at its heart, an Art Hive is about inclusion, respect and learning. It's a welcoming place to talk, make art and build communities. Responding in creative ways to things that matter.

Come and contribute to our Virtual Hive and find out more about the history of the project here: https://arthives.org

Rakis Heron

Your contact person for grid (no drama)
and hometown sim advisor.
Owner of grid. 8 domains, 6 servers, 5 works,
hardware, software, business internet and
all bills every month. $ 300 / month.
PayPal donations are always welcome.

🎧 Tribute to Maldrul Smith
(Written in your voice, with your heart)

Today, I lost one of the dearest friends I’ve ever had in OpenSim — Maldrul Smith. My heart is breaking in ways I can barely put into words. Mal wasn’t just a friend… he was one of those rare souls who made life feel lighter just by being present. Kind, compassionate, gentle, and always a true gentleman — that was Mal.

He had a sweetness about him that never felt forced. A warmth that wrapped around you the moment he spoke. And oh, his wit — always sharp, always playful, always ready to make me laugh when I needed it most. Mal was fun, interesting, thoughtful, and full of life. He was one of the few people I could talk to openly and honestly, without fear, without hesitation. He understood me. He listened. He cared.

And when he DJ’d…
He brought magic into the room.
His sets weren’t just music — they were moments.
He knew how to lift spirits, how to create atmosphere, how to make people feel connected.
He played from the heart, and you could feel it every time.

Mal, I’ll miss you so much.
I’ll miss your voice, your humor, your kindness, your presence.
I’ll miss the way you made the world feel a little softer.
You were one of the few and far‑between people who truly mattered to me.
One of the dearest friends I’ve ever had in OpenSim.

Thank you for being exactly who you were — a sweet man, a compassionate soul, a gentleman, a friend.
Rest in peace, my sweet friend.
You will never be forgotten.

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💛 Prayer for Maldrul Smith
Father God,
Another dear friend has left this world, and my heart is breaking. Maldrul Smith was such a close and precious friend to me — kind, compassionate, gentle, and full of warmth. He was the kind of man whose presence made life feel lighter. A sweet soul, a true gentleman, and one of the most genuine people I’ve ever known.

Lord, I thank You for the gift of his friendship.
For his wit, his humor, his kindness, and the way he made every conversation feel meaningful.
He was one of the few people I could talk to openly, honestly, and without fear.
He was rare — one of the dearest friends I had in OpenSim, and losing him leaves a space that hurts deeply.

Father, hold him close now.
Let his spirit rest in Your peace.
Let him feel the love of those who cherished him.
Let him be surrounded by Your light, Your comfort, and Your eternal rest.

Mal… I’ll miss you so much.
Rest in peace, my sweet friend.
You will always be remembered with love.

Amen.

This is a new song and the link to the Suno page to listen. It is going on an album I am working on called Journey Of Soul. Please let me know what you think.
No video, just sit back and listen. Thank you my friends. You all rock!!!
https://suno.com/s/sAGjvO2h9llgVuvT

# 🇬🇧 ENGLISH

🎸 **ROCK & NOISE with DJ Yana Dakota** 🎸

Ready for two hours packed with legendary rock?

I'll take you on a journey through decades of unforgettable music, from the raw sound of **The Beatles** opening the show to an explosive finale with the one and only **Tina Turner**.

Expect artists like:

**Steppenwolf • Argent • AC/DC • Van Halen • ZZ Top • Eric Clapton • Creedence Clearwater Revival • The Rolling Stones • The Kinks • Golden Earring • De Dijk • The Scene** ...and many more.

No remixes.
No endless talking.
Just the songs that shaped generations.

Whether you want to dance, sing along, or simply enjoy great music with good people, you're welcome.

**Monday • 29 June**
**Grid Time: 1 PM - 3 PM**

📍 Hop over:
**hop://newlifeitaly.com:8002/NewLifeWelcome/298/142/45**

**DJ Yana Dakota**
Turn it up... and let the music do the talking.

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# 🇮🇹 ITALIANO

🎸 **ROCK & NOISE con DJ Yana Dakota** 🎸

Due ore dedicate al vero rock.

Un viaggio musicale che parte con **The Beatles** e si conclude con una grande chiusura firmata **Tina Turner**.

Ascolterai artisti come:

**Steppenwolf • Argent • AC/DC • Van Halen • ZZ Top • Eric Clapton • Creedence Clearwater Revival • Rolling Stones • The Kinks • Golden Earring • De Dijk • The Scene** e molti altri.

Niente remix.
Niente chiacchiere inutili.
Solo grandi classici che hanno fatto la storia del rock.

Vieni ad ascoltare, ballare e divertirti in buona compagnia.

**Lunedì 29 Giugno**
**Grid Time: 13:00 - 15:00**

📍 Teleport:
**hop://newlifeitaly.com:8002/NewLifeWelcome/298/142/45**

**DJ Yana Dakota**
Alza il volume... il rock parla da solo.

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# 🇪🇸 ESPAÑOL

🎸 **ROCK & NOISE con DJ Yana Dakota** 🎸

Dos horas llenas de auténtico rock.

Un recorrido musical que comienza con **The Beatles** y termina con una gran despedida junto a **Tina Turner**.

Escucharás artistas como:

**Steppenwolf • Argent • AC/DC • Van Halen • ZZ Top • Eric Clapton • Creedence Clearwater Revival • The Rolling Stones • The Kinks • Golden Earring • De Dijk • The Scene** y muchos más.

Sin remixes.
Sin hablar demasiado.
Solo grandes canciones que hicieron historia.

Ven a bailar, cantar o simplemente disfrutar de buena música y buena compañía.

**Lunes 29 de junio**
**Grid Time: 1 PM - 3 PM**

📍 Teleport:
**hop://newlifeitaly.com:8002/NewLifeWelcome/298/142/45**

**DJ Yana Dakota**
Sube el volumen... el rock nunca pasa de moda.

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# 🇩🇪 DEUTSCH

🎸 **ROCK & NOISE mit DJ Yana Dakota** 🎸

Zwei Stunden voller legendärer Rockmusik.

Die Reise beginnt mit **The Beatles** und endet mit einem kraftvollen Finale von **Tina Turner**.

Freut euch auf Künstler wie:

**Steppenwolf • Argent • AC/DC • Van Halen • ZZ Top • Eric Clapton • Creedence Clearwater Revival • The Rolling Stones • The Kinks • Golden Earring • De Dijk • The Scene** und viele weitere.

Keine Remixe.
Kein endloses Gerede.
Nur zeitlose Rocksongs, die Generationen geprägt haben.

Kommt vorbei, tanzt, singt mit oder genießt einfach großartige Musik mit netten Leuten.

**Montag, 29. Juni**
**Grid Time: 13:00 - 15:00 Uhr**

📍 Teleport:
**hop://newlifeitaly.com:8002/NewLifeWelcome/298/142/45**

**DJ Yana Dakota**
Dreh die Lautstärke auf... Rock spricht für sich selbst.

Just sharing that due to hitting 500 cars on this simulator I had to evolve into rezzers. Experience is very enjoyable and will allow me to hit towards 1000 some day. Hard to believe I used to be very much like hardly any cars here.....

Come and enjoy the last day of California Vineyards 1st annual AI-Art Festival. Huge that you to all participants who helped make this a successful event!
Today DJ RICH will be spinning amazing tunes from 10am-12pm. You don't want to miss this!
USE THE HOP