Virtually Artistic - AVENUE's July Issue

"I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for." Georgia O'Keeffe

Second Life offers us a truly different perspective on the world of art, creativity and overall visual inspiration. As we journey across the grid to find those with a voice, evoking thought and maybe even changing the world, we share our experiences with some of Second Life's most creative thinkers.


"Machinima for Deep Thinkers: A Journey into the Metaverse by Tutsy Navarathna"
Media Mojo | Page 206
Written by Isadora Fiddlesticks & Photography by Tillie Ariantho

While much of machinima is made to entertain, some are made to make us ponder. Upon watching Tutsy Navarathna’s new machinima masterpiece, A Journey into the Metaverse, my long-buried questions about how our Second Life® avatar and our real life selves connect once again came to light.

"Art for Life: the art.AVENUE experience"
Arts Feature | Page 228
Written by Tandra Parx & Photography by Annough Lykin

Every year the AVENUE of Life team presents glorious and fascinating events that combine fashion, beauty and art to create a symbol of the movement: our stand to support and help the millions of people that fight cancer every day. The American Cancer Society and the Relay For Life of SL have raised over $1 million since 2005, and AVENUE of Life continues to make all efforts to strengthen this cause with diverse approaches reaching out to every part of Second Life®, especially in the fashion, music and art communities.

"Clarity through Art"
Arts Feature | Page 240
Written by Sarahelisebeth Brenham & Photography Blaz Halfpint

“The truth shall set you free.” These simple words have been spoken since the beginning of time. For some people, it takes more than words to heed this piece of advice; that is where Layachi Ihen comes in.

"Zebra Thursday: Listen to the Voices in Your Head"
Featured Artist | Page 246
Written by Sensuous Soulstar & Images Provided by Zebra Thursday

No words can do her work justice. She creates as she feels, and she lets the journey drive her creative force. One need only look at her work to feel a certain awe at the creations before you. Yet, there are often unanswered questions. What is the emotion behind the scene? Do I really understand what I’m seeing, and am I even supposed to?

Read these articles and more in the June edition of AVENUE Magazine.

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AVENUE of Life and GOL present: RePlay4Life

AVENUE of Life and GOL present:

RePlay 4 Life a 24 hour music/dance marathon to benefit Relay for Life! Music from GOL DJs and Performances by The Dazzlers!

Join us this Saturday, July 2nd 2011 at 12pm SLT on GOL 7 to CELEBRATE, REMEMBER and FIGHT BACK!

Taxi to GOL: slurl.com/secondlife/GOL%207/120/143/22

About Relay for Life:
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communties across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. Contributions to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life save lives by helping people stay well and get well, finding cures and by fighting back. Since 2005, Relay for Life has raised of 1 million US dollars from Second Life® community donations.

Join the international movement to end cancer. Together we RELAY.

Website:
www.relayforlife.org/secondlife

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Contacts:

Judy Kidd
Element the 8th | Host Manager
AVENUE of Life | Event Coordinator

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Vixie Rayna
The GOL | COO
AVENUE of Life | Team Co-Captain

Email: vixie.rayna@gmail.com
Website: www.thegol.com

AVENUE of Life Fashionista Auction

Artists, fashionistas, all sort of SLebrities and many curious Avatars all gathered yesterday in the dazzling setting of AVENUE's sky runway to be at the AVENUE Of Life Fashionista Auction, to give theircontribution to the American Cancer Society's RFL 2009 campaign.

Hosted by the always charming Jackson Vantelli, this glamorous event kicked off with the auction of Mischa Cuttita who despite the heavy lag managed to reach the stage and was auctioned for 7,000L$ to Frolic Mills who will enjoy her company on a shopping spree.

Yes, because unlike most charity auctions which put up clothes or jewels, AVENUE auction had a bit of a twist whereby the winning bidder wouldget two hours with the avatar who was up on the stand.

The lovely Liane Martens for instance was offering herself for two hours as personal shopper, styling assistant, shape tweaking
assistant, model mentor, model and even interior designer!

The highlight of the evening was when Vixie Rayna went up the stand and started doing a hilarious robot dance. Such an uncommon skill, coupled with her dazzling beauty must have really done the trick because she got bid for the incredible amount of 40,000L$ by Dakota Neumann.




Vixie Rayna and her robot dance

Also the charm and sense of humour of Journey McLaglen who dared the audience to a gesture war didn’t go unnoticed, as she will bestow her lovely company on the lucky Jolie Muircastle who won her for 2 hours by bidding 32,000L$. I wonder, will Journey and Jolie play like noobs for two hours and laugh lots and lots as described in her auction descrption? Or will Journey show Jolie a day in the life of a SL designer as Journey had also stated that she’d be willing to do?



The witty Journey McLaglen

As a fitting end to such a gala the wonderful host Jackson Vantelli and AVENUE’s gorgeous owner Rusch Raymaker both placed themselves on the auction block demonstrating to both be good sports for a great cause.



AVENUE's CEO, the one and only Rusch Raymaker



Host AND dancer? It's Jackson Vantelli!




Here’s the list of participants and how much they were auctioned off for:

Liane Marten sold to Aaron Barack for 7,000L$
Leah McCullough sold to Belle Lefabvre for 5,000L$
Rhonda Pennell sold to Gamp Lane for 4,000 L$
Vixie Rayna sold to Dakota Neuman for 40,000 L$
Takeshi Kiama sold to Tempest Hennesy for 6,000 L$
Journey McLaglen sold to Jolie Muircastle for 32,000 L$
Dancer Dallagio sold to Journey McLaglen for 10,000 L$
Veronica Krasner sold to Chirzaka Vlodovic for 5,000 L$
Laury Sands sold to Nichole Myhre for 5.000 L$
Sapphire Coakes sold to Sheldon Hancroft for 50,000 L$
Jesika Contempomi sold to AnnMarie McCellan for 18,000 L$
Jackson Vantelli sold to CheerCoach4EJS Gymnast for 10,000L$
Rusch Raymaker sold to Ocean Miami for 20,500 L$

During the whole event over 200,000 L$ was raised, which will go entirely to American Cancer Association. This was a great example of a successful and entertaining event created with the sole purpose of raising awareness and helping cancer research.

AVENUE of Life - Fashionista Auction

AVENUE of Life will be hosting a Fashionista Auction on June 21st at 2 PM SLT , with all proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life 2009 campaign.

Need styling help? Models? or Photography? This is a chance to work with the best in the fashion biz for a great cause.

Please read our press release for more infomation.