Taking a short tropical break — unplugged and recharging — while Cloud Galleries, Maison de la Chouette, and Corsica South Coasters continue to bloom with art, music, and community across Second Life.

November in Corsica South Coasters hums with creativity and connection. From vibrant art openings and live music to fishing competitions, meditation circles, and Thanksgiving traditions, the month is filled with art, music, and community magic across the Coasts and Clouds.

Explore Port Emyniad & Enchanted Forest, a seaside arts village and enchanted woodland on the Corsica South Coasters in Second Life. A haven where art, nature, and community flow together — a place where the sea meets creativity.

After 18 years in Second Life, I've learned what really keeps our world alive—and it's not the fancy builds or latest tech. It's us talking to each other. I've watched busy sims fall silent, green dots everywhere but no one saying hello. Yet some of my deepest friendships started with a simple greeting in local chat. That friend I met in 2008 over shared laughter about "spankers"? We're still close today. The magic happens when someone breaks the silence first. One "hello" can transform an empty-feeling sim into a place where connections spark and creativity flows.

What do a raccoon, a dumpster, and a dream have in common? In Second Life, they come together as No Dumpire — a junktopian hangout built on humor, heart, and a whole lot of chill. Created by Zed (the self-proclaimed No Dumperor), this back-alley empire celebrates imperfection, music, and community. From art exhibits to late-night fireside chats, No Dumpire proves that even in a world made of pixels, love and laughter can turn junk into treasure.

October in Corsica South Coasters is alive with art, music, and community. From soulful live shows and gallery openings to weekly meditations, fishing contests, and a Halloween party with DJ Anna, there’s something magical happening all month long.

Monte Corse is a mountain park along the Linden Road Circuit de Corse, right across from the Corsica South Coasters Tourist Center. Created by my friend CK, it offers winding trails, star-gazing in the Geo Dome, and a cozy stop at the Hikers Inn for beds, breakfast, and BBQ. From animal spotting to scenic views, Monte Corse is a nature escape that invites you to wander, rest, and belong.

IndieSpectrum Radio looks ahead with Fox, Ninja, and Jade leading the way. From technical upgrades to community outreach, discover how this nonprofit station is building the future of live, original music in Second Life.

Echoes & Horizons by Starlight Stern opens September 14th at LiThO – The Tiny Art(ist) Café. Step into a world of portraits and landscapes that shimmer with memory, possibility, and quiet strength. Join us for art, music, and community in the heart of Corsica South Coasters.

IndieSpectrum Radio’s future is in the hands of three co-owners: founder Fox Reinsch, technical lead Ninja Antwoord, and promoter Jade Jannings. Together they are rebuilding, modernizing, and reconnecting Second Life’s original music station with the community that loves it.

Love’s Journey opens September 7 at Maison de la Chouette in collaboration with The Grove Art Center. This immersive Second Life photography exhibition by Kimma and Declan McGregor weaves images and notecards into a love story unfolding from first meeting to happily ever after.

Since 2007, IndieSpectrum Radio has been the heartbeat of Second Life’s live music scene. Founded by Fox Reinsch, the nonprofit station broadcasts only original works by SL musicians — 24/7, commercial-free. From grassroots beginnings with Moondoggirl showcases to today’s thriving community, IndieSpectrum is where authentic voices are heard, supported, and celebrated.

A big hoot of thanks to Caitlin Tobias for including me in her latest feature Hotels, Huck, and a Hoot: Three Must-Follow Second Life Bloggers! I’m honored to be mentioned alongside two fantastic bloggers:✨ Huckleberry Hax, whose stories, books, and machinima always inspire.✨ Dirk Absinthe (with Sarah Tonin!), who make exploring SL hotels and resorts such a fun adventure. So grateful to be in such wonderful company — thank you, Caitlin!🦉💜

Second Life’s art scene feels especially alive this September, with exhibits that move between ritual, vulnerability, and radiant spirit. Wander into Shamanism at Nitroglobus, Rita Glad’s My Eating Disorders Diary at Photo Café, and Julana’s luminous Spirit of Imago at IMAGO.

First Coffee: The First Cup is the debut novel from musician and photographer Marqs DeSade — a story set in a coffee shop where love, loss, and transformation unfold. Launching in September 2025 with an innovative virtual reality event in Second Life, the book blends music, photography, and storytelling into a tender exploration of connection.

I’m so honored that Inara Pey took the time to visit Marked by Shadow, Moved by Light at Michiel Bechir Gallery and write about it. Her thoughtful words and insights mean a lot to me. 💜 Sharing her post here for anyone who would like to read her take and maybe be inspired to visit the exhibit in person.

Cloud Galleries welcomes guest artist Therese Carfagno through October. Her elegant blend of abstract, surrealist, and dreamlike photography invites curiosity, reflection, and a sense of discovery.

Behind the images of “Marked by Shadow, Moved by Light” lies a quiet ritual of creation. From the charged spaces of Angel of Pain to the intimacy of my black box studio, each piece emerged slowly, shaped by shadow, carved in light. The full story opens August 19th at Michiel Bechir Gallery.

Three distinct visions meet this month at Michiel Bechir Gallery—Starlight’s quiet in-between moments, Kisma’s vibrant intentional creativity, and my own ritual-inspired Marked By Shadow, Moved by Light. Together with Michiel’s permanent collection, the exhibit is a journey through memory, color, shadow, and illumination.

In “Butterfly Effect,” Rita Glad transforms contrasts into conversation — black-and-white stillness, hand-drawn motion, and vivid 3D Paint energy — capturing the beauty in change.

Tegan Tenby’s Spaces and Places at The Center for the Arts in SL invites you to pause, breathe, and wander through landscapes filled with stillness and clarity. Running through August, this upstairs gallery show captures the beauty of Second Life with nothing more than windlights, filters, and Tegan’s patient eye.

Step into the vibrant world of Lizzy Swordthain—DJ, gallery co-owner, and the creative force behind :: ʟ.ꜱ. ᴘʜᴏᴛᴏɢʀᴀᴘʜʏ :. Her Cloud Galleries exhibit blends warmth, connection, and striking imagery, inviting you to linger, explore, and see Second Life through her eyes.

Every August, Ethereal Cove comes alive for Lakeside’s Woodstock Festival at Yasgur’s Farm. Organized by Sarrah Nitely, this month‑long celebration blends music, art, and community with a replica Woodstock stage, vibrant market booths, and plenty of peace, love, and tie‑dye.

Shadow bends, light sharpens. In Second Life, every ritual—whether draped in rope or wrapped in moonlight—follows the same arc: threshold, transformation, return. I have walked them both. Come through.

Discover Corsica South Coasters, a vibrant mainland community in Second Life where art, music, and adventure meet. From forest art walks to harbor sailing, live music to Monday fishing, CSC is a place to explore, connect, and feel at home.