Ooo oh ah this be-bop's too much
I know you know Hip hop never stop
I'll pour you tasty funk
We got cool and hot just for you
The pleasures of the soul
Come on, come in and check it out
Ooo see'est si bon soul food to go
-- Djavan & Doug Fieger

Diversity is a given, inclusion is a choice, equity is a goal. Belonging is our ultimate endpoint. When you recognize those three things, you create a culture that is on fire
—Camille Chang Gilmore

Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
-- John Lennon, Yoko Ono

Express yourself!
-- Madonna, Stephen Bray

I leave no trace of wings in the air, but I am glad I have had my flight.
— Rabindranath Tagore

Something wonderful is coming.

I got so excited about the solid color spider mums that I couldn't resist and created tipped spider mums and they turned out quite nice I think. There are 4 different colors, red, lilac, pink and gold and they are full perm and free at the Create a Scene Garden Center here at the mall. They're right in front of the greenhouse. Stop in and get yours because they will beautify any landscape and grab a box of gladiolus while you're there then shop around but bring a really big shopping bag! Blessings and much love, Lavia

I don't make plants very often because, frankly, I'm not very good at it. However, I adore certain plants and so that becomes a driving force for me to create it in world. Well besides Gladiolus, Spider Mums are one of my favorite flowers, I find them stunningly beautiful. So, I decided to try my hand at making them as I've not seen them in Open Sim anywhere. In this picture you can see them all nice and planted and next to them is the box that has all 9 colors. They're waiting for you at the Create A Scene Garden Center's greenhouse entrance and they are full perm and free and I hope you will like them. Blessings and much love, Lavia

I’ll be posting about films/documentaries found on the free streaming service Kanopy that may be of interest to members of this group. For our entertainment, education, enrichment, and/or inspiration for OS events? In-world watch parties perhaps? Who knows? Let’s see.

About Kanopy: “We stream thoughtful entertainment to your preferred device with no fees and no commercials by partnering with public libraries and universities. Everyone from film scholars to casual viewers will discover remarkable and enriching films on Kanopy. Log in with your library membership and enjoy our diverse catalog with new titles added every month. At Kanopy we believe in the power of film to bridge cultural boundaries and bring people together”.
https://www.kanopy.com/en

Today, I’ll focus on some classic films.

La Cage aux Folles. This 1978 film “inspired a major Broadway musical and the blockbuster remake The Birdcage. But with its hilarious performances and ahead-of-its-time social message, there’s nothing like the audacious, dazzling original movie.”
The film is part of the Criterion Collection, a continuing series of important classic and contemporary films. To see the films in the collection, you can stream it on Criterion Channel with a paid subscription, or see them free on Kanopy.

The Boys in the Band is a 1970’s drama that is among the early major American motion pictures to revolve around gay characters, often cited as a milestone in the history of gay cinema, and thought to be the first mainstream American film to use the swear word "cunt". (Netflix did a new adaption in 2020).

Rent. The 2005 movie adaptation of the critically acclaimed drama/musical that was one the longest-running shows on Broadway.

The picture for this post is a teaser for the next , which will focus on films like “No Secret Anymore,” a documentary about the two women who launched the first public organization for lesbians in America, the Daughters of Bilitis, in 1955.

Update, virtual beach is back online, if you experience any issues please let me know. will work more tonight on figuring out the issue.

Virtual beach is down for unknown reasons, will work as fast as i can to fix it. Thank you for your patients.

CLUB FIRE

2ᴩᴍ LIVE ZOREE JUPITER
WHEN TUESDAY 2 PM GRID TIME
ATTIRE SEMI CASUAL
HOST HONEYOG
CALLING ALL

HERE IS YOUR LIMO hop://gentlefire.opensim.fun:8002/Gentle Fire Grid/42/39/22

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends
We're so glad you could attend,
come inside, come inside
There behind a glass stands a real blade of grass
Be careful as you pass, move along, move along

Come inside, the shows about to start
Guaranteed to blow your head apart
Rest assured you'll get your money's worth
The greatest show in Heaven, Hell or Earth

You've got to see the show, it's a dynamo
You've got to see the show, its rock and roll, oh
-- Greg Lake, Peter Sinfield

DJ Kith Mixes it Up with Grunge and Alternative Rock Tonight at Hot Daddy's 6-8PM
Region: Wyldwood Bayou Hot Daddys
Event begins: 2024-07-22 18:00 SLT
Added by: Kith Whitehawk✦
Details:
Kith is gonna be Mixing it Up tonight with the best of Grunge and Alternative rock. You can expect lots of guitar distortion and angst ridden lyrics from the likes of Alice in Chains, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Black Crowes and Halestorm with Imagine Dragons and Green Day thrown in. It’s gonna be a night of great music so grab your flannel shirts and tacky jeans or come as you are. Tribe will be waiting for you.

wyldwoodbayou.com:8002:Wyldwood Bayou Hot Daddys

Thorvaldr has been a busy fellow creating and building and now offering his builds in these handy dandy boxes that you just touch to receive the build for yourself. Thor's builds are all Norse/Viking/Medieval in nature so stop by the mall and go to Thor's Forge to get your own!!

Every day I get in the queue
To get on the bus that takes me to you
I'm so nervous, I just sit and smile
You house is only another mile

Thank you, driver, for getting me here
You'll be an inspector, have no fear
I don't want to cause no fuss
But can I buy your Magic Bus?
-- Pete Townshend

This fun train was something I had created on the old grid under that avatar name, but I still have it and decided to put it out for folks to enjoy. It's a cute little train that would be adorable in any "park" or "playground" setting and it fits adults and kids a like. If you're region is a park or fun ride theme this little gem would work perfectly even if it does just have you going in circles (pun intended). You can pick your copy up at the Holidays & Seasons department here at the mall. Blessings and much love, Lavia

New additions to our Holidays & Seasons department - sculpted patio umbrella tables with sits, also two very nice mesh umbrella tables and chairs with sits that I had built on the old grid and brought with me to this grid. Stop in and shop till your legs wear out. Blessings and much love, Lavia

We are constantly adding new stuff to our Mall region and today we are adding sculpted steps, roofs, pillars and columns. You will also find scripted doors, various windows regular and arched, prefab walls with the windows already installed, arched and regular door frames, fences, walls and gates. We will also be adding to our other departments things like picnic tables, covered decks (sculpted), and plenty of new items in our Holidays & Seasons department. Don't forget to check out my little corner, Ezra's Antiques & Collectibles, Thor's Forge and many other shops in the mall. And if you're looking for a few animals for pets or to set up a farm that is no muss no fuss, check out our Best Friends Pet Center and mini zoo for a wide selection of Animesh animals. Blessings and much love, Lavia

Flores Sea, an enchanting destination for adventure seekers and explorers.
Island Explorations: Explore the hidden gems scattered across the archipelago. Crystal-clear waters, lush forests, and pristine beaches await your discovery.
Thrilling Activities: Whether you’re into surfing, rock climbing, or adrenaline-pumping jumps, by boat crossing caves, underwater world at the caves and naturist area Flores Sea has it all.
Cozy Retreats: Unwind in our cozy hideaways, where tranquility meets adventure.

There are also skippered sailing yacht tours throughout Flores Sea, upon request.

Adult-Only Experience: Please note that Flores Sea is an adult-only sim, ensuring a mature and respectful environment for all visitors.


Flores Sea, ein bezauberndes Reiseziel für Abenteuersuchende und Entdecker.
Inselerkundungen: Entdecken Sie die verborgenen Schätze des Archipels. Kristallklares Wasser, üppige Wälder und unberührte Strände warten darauf, von Ihnen entdeckt zu werden.
Aufregende Aktivitäten: Egal, ob Sie sich für Surfen, Klettern oder adrenalingeladene Sprünge interessieren – mit dem Boot durch Höhlen fahren, die Unterwasserwelt in den Höhlen und das FKK-Gebiet, Flores Sea bietet alles.
Gemütliche Rückzugsorte: Entspannen Sie sich in unseren gemütlichen Rückzugsorten, wo Ruhe auf Abenteuer trifft.

Auf Anfrage werden auch Segelyachttouren mit Skipper im gesamten Flores-Meer angeboten.

Erlebnis nur für Erwachsene: Bitte beachtet, dass es sich bei Flores Sea um eine Simulation nur für Erwachsene handelt, die eine respektvolle Umgebung für alle Besucher gewährleistet.

Der Name hat sich geändert da ich alle Clubs auf die neue Region verschoben habe.
XYPartyzone - Hier der Link: https://bit.ly/4cNxdb3

Dies ist die ausgelagerte Partyzone von Xenotown um Besucher eine bessere Performance zu bieten, die so deutlich mehr FPS erwarten können. Hier findet ihr nun die Zappelbude, den Club XY, das RISA und das AquaDance. Viel Spaß.
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This is the outsourced party zone of Xenotown to offer visitors a better performance, so they can expect significantly more FPS. Here you will now find the Zappelbude, Club XY, RISA and AquaDance. Have fun.

SAVE THE DATE!

🌟 Join the VWEC Hypergrid Tour at EduNation – Where Language Educators Thrive!

📅 Mark Your Calendar: July 25th at 10:00 AM Grid Time

Are you a language educator looking to elevate your teaching game? Or simply curious to see what others are doing on OpenSim? Look no further! EduNation is the ultimate community for language educators, offering cutting-edge workshops designed to enhance your skills and creativity.

✨ Why EduNation?

🔹 Experience & Expertise: With over 15 years in Second Life (SL) and 4 years in OpenSim (OS), we’ve been the trusted name in virtual education.

🔹 Comprehensive Workshops: Learn to build, find objects, and script like a pro in OS. Our expert-led sessions will equip you with the tools you need to succeed.

Join us at EduNation and become part of a thriving community dedicated to innovation in language education. 🚀 Take a step towards transforming your teaching journey or exploring what you can learn in a 3D environment!

EduNation – Empowering Educators, Inspiring Learners. 🌐

We will meet at the VWEC Kitely Hub at 10:00 AM and then head over to EduNation.

📍 Location: hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Cookie II/122/130/25

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! See you there! 🌟

Lynnestra Parker & On The Rocks present "How's the Weather?"!

Sunday July 21st 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Pacific time

Along with his regular list of classic and contemporary Rock & Roll, DJ Maldrul will be playing a collection of Rock & Pop songs about weather, as well as his signature selection of SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT!

Come check out Rocky Shores where you can dance, surf, play Greedy, hang out and explore!

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Airmid/478/97/23

21 Luglio alle ore 22:30 (13:30 pmSlt)Concerto Live con la grandissima Lucrezia Angel. Vi aspettiamo al Red Carpet per una serata tutta in musica.
21 July at 10.30pm (1.30pm Slt) Live concert with the great Lucrezia Angel. We are waiting for you at the Red Carpet for an evening full of music.

║?✇?║ılıll★ HEREDEROS GRID ★lıllı║?✇?║
║?✇?║ılıll★ 80' PARTY ON! ★lıllı║?✇?║
║?✇?║ılıll★ DJ MATEO BANANA ★lıllı║?✇?║
║?✇?║ılıll★ DIA: DOMIUNGO 21 ★lıllı║?✇?║
║?✇?║ılıll★ HORA 20:30HS ESP / 11:30HS DEL GRID ★lıllı║?✇?║
OS ESPERAMOS A TOD@S PARA PASAR UN RATO DE BUENA MUSICA Y DIVERSION
hop://herederos.inworldz.net:8002/HQ%20Herederos/121/169/2...

21 Luglio alle ore 22:30 (13:30 pmSlt)Concerto Live con la grandissima Lucrezia Angel. Vi aspettiamo al Red Carpet per una serata tutta in musica.
21 July at 10.30pm (1.30pm Slt) Live concert with the great Lucrezia Angel. We are waiting for you at the Red Carpet for an evening full of music.

Well, then can I walk beside you?
I have come to lose the smog
And I feel myself a cog
In somethin' turning
And maybe it's the time of year
Yes, and maybe it's the time of man
And I don't know who I am
But life is for learning
-- Joni Mitchell

Eventankündigung: „Blue Monday – Eröffnungsparty der neuen Region XYPartyzone“

Liebe Partyfreunde, es ist endlich soweit!
Die neue Region XYPartyzone öffnet ihre Tore und das feiern wir gebührend mit einem spektakulären Event:
„Blue Monday – Eröffnungsparty der neuen Region XYPartyzone“.

Wann: Montag, 22. Juli 2024, um 20:20 Uhr
Wo: Live aus dem Risa – Taxi: hg.osgrid.org:80:XYPartyzone

DJ: Xenos
Thema: „Wir feiern die FPS und schauen mal, ob Ihr zufrieden seid“.

Da der Sommer nun endlich Einzug hält, bietet sich das RISA als perfekte Location an. Freut euch auf eine entspannte Atmosphäre bis ca. 22:00 Uhr.
Danach gibt DJ Xenos bis 23:00 Uhr, oder auch ein wenig länger, Vollgas im bekannten „Xenos Style“.

Vorprogramm: Ab 20:20 Uhr könnt ihr euch auf ein besonderes Highlight freuen: „Touch Yello – Virtual concert“.
Erlebt die faszinierende virtuelle Performance von Touch Yello, die euch mit ihren einzigartigen Klängen und Visuals in eine andere Welt entführen wird.

Wichtig: Beachtet bitte das neue Taxi!
Zappelbude, RISA, XY Club und AquaDance sind umgezogen!
Ab jetzt finden hier alle Events statt.
Wir freuen uns auf euch und auf einen unvergesslichen Abend in der neuen XYPartyzone!

Kommt zahlreich und feiert mit uns den Sommerstart in der XYPartyzone!

Hypergrid : hg.osgrid.org:80:Xenotown
Web: https://laut.fm/xenolandia oder https://laut.fm/jazzvortex

Page: https://Xenopolias.de

Sunday Brunch Blues with DJ Kith on the Bayou Belle every Sunday Morn at 9:00AM (SLT)!!
Region: Bayou Belle at Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues
Event begins: 2024-07-21 09:00 SLT
Added by: Kith Whitehawk✦
Details:
Get up, grab your breakfast and come on down to The Bayou Belle to chill with DJ Kith & The Tribe for coffee and relaxing blues!! DJ Kith may be a lousy cook but he's a fabulous blues DJ! He's got the blues that will both ease your troubles from the previous week, put a smile on your face and give you the motivation to head into the next! No better way to start your day than with a heaping helping of DJ Kith and some chill blues! See you there!!

wyldwoodbayou.com:8002:Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues

Bring your horse to meet Smokey!

We know there are a lot of horse lovers in opensim. One of the biggest challenges to horse owners is having large, beautifully landscaped areas to ride. the second challenge is having ridable trails over uneven terrain. It sounds simple, but can sometimes make a person say bad words when building it. then you also have issues of will the horses physics work on the uneven terrains.

At friends grid we offer the amazing horses from my friend,Roland Francis, and we have two totally different trails for you to enjoy. Now, you can now bring your own horse!

Friends Stables - Enjoy a ride which will take you through the beautiful stable area with ocean views, continue on to the working friends farm. and then ride over the mountains and into the beautiful rainforest! There are many different trail options here.
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Friends/676/462/27

Friends Mall - this is a beautiful easy trail located in back of the mall. This is a simple trail...you cannot get lost. You will ride along the landscaped path viewing the ocean and gradually climb high into the mountains.
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Friends%20Mall/428/325/2...

If you don't have a horse, feel free to use my horses. After you enjoy riding these wonderful creations by Roland Francis, you can go to my store and get your own horses.
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Friends%20Mall/454/337/2...

enjoy your virtual life!