Now open through until December 13th, 2024 is the Winter Showcase in support of the American Diabetes Association (ADA), through Team Diabetes of Second Life, ADA’s official and authorised in-world fund-raising team. As with previous years, the event includes live performers, DJs, dancing, ice skating, and the Winter Showcase for shopping and a seasonal hunt.
As is traditional for the event, it occupies one half of a region, with the Showcase shops for merchants bracketing the central events and activities area. The merchants participating in this years event are:
!!Firelight!!, Adore Amore Fashion, ART & FASHION, Cosmos Boutique, Couture Chapeau, Dalrymple Designs, DINKIEWEAR, HJM Designs, Kittycat’s Creations, LeCock, Manikin, Peeps Dinkies / Cherry Kiss, Pixel Box, Potomac Homes, QUE RICO Design, Redangel Clothing Co, Sassy Brats, Starlight Apparel, and Tinkerz.
Merchants are each offering at least one item among their displays with 100% of proceeds from sales going directly to Team Diabetes of Second Life. The full shopping guide can be found on the Team Diabetes of Second Life website.
Event Schedule
| Sunday, December 8th, 2024 | 10:00 – Samuel James 11:00 – Mimi Carpenter 12:00 Noon – Mapoo Little |
| Monday, December 9th, 2024 | 16:00 – Sarita Twisted |
| Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 | TBA |
| Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 | 16:00 – Reed Harris |
| Thursday, December 12th, 2024 | 12:00 Noon – Wolfie Starfire 16:00 – Songbird Sorbet |
| Friday, December 12th, 2024 | 17:00 Noon – Jesie Janick |
The Reindeer Hunt features prize-giving reindeer. Find them, pay L$10 and claim the prizes. All proceeds go to ADA. A list of prizes is available on the Team Diabetes of Second Life website.
About the American Diabetes Association and Team Diabetes of Second Life
Established in 1940, the American Diabetes Association is working to both prevent and cure diabetes in all it forms, and to help improve the lives of all those affected by diabetes. It does this by providing objective and credible information and resources about diabetes to communities, and funding research into ways and means of both managing and curing the illness. In addition, the Association gives voice to those denied their rights as a consequence of being affected by diabetes.
Team Diabetes of Second Life is an official and authorised fund-raiser for the American Diabetes Association in Second Life. Established with the aim of raising funds in support of diabetes treatment and to raise awareness of the disease in SL, Team Diabetes of Second Life was founded by Jessi2009 Warrhol and John (Johannes1977 Resident).
Angelic Bay Winter Celebration Photo Competition
As noted, the Winter Showcase occupies one half of Kultivate Magazine’s Angelic Bay, a Full Region intended for photography. Currently dressed for winter, the second half of the region is open to visitors, and is currently hosting a photo competition offering a total prize pool of L$30,000 to be split between four winners.
Details on the competition can be obtained from the main Landing Point, but in brief:
- Images entered into the competition:
- Must have been taken within the half-region setting.
- Submitted to the Angelic Bay Flickr group and be tagged with AngelicBay.
- No more that two submissions per person.
- No sexual activity/nudity of any type – the SIM is Moderate and all furniture/poses are PG Only.
Prizes will be awarded as follows: 2 x L$10,000 first prizes; 2 x L$5,000 runner-up prizes.
Important: whilst adjoining the Winter Showcase, the Angelic Bay photo competition setting is not part of the Winter Showcase event.
Additional Links
Angelic Bay is rated Moderate
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