Visions of Hope 2016

Randy Firebrand and Ricco Saenz are inviting us to "Visions of Hope", the 2nd annual art exhibition and silent auction raises awareness for cancer survivors, caregivers support groups and "Hope Haven Heroes", the RFL team representing them.

The opening party, hosted by Cᴜᴘʀɪᴄ Rᴏᴜᴛᴇʀ, is April 30 at 4 p.m. (SLT) and the exhibition runs through May 30. All proceeds to the American Cancer Society.

Take me to the exhibition Visions of Hope.

The Over The Rainbow Tribute For Ars - Event Pictures by J.J. Goodman

Hottie B Lockjaw

Kharissa Indigo

The Disco Biscuits, with guest star Kharissa

Bambi Flores, Hottie & Kharissa

Hottie & Bambi

JJ Goodman & Fordis Flores

Jeb Nicholls

Miss Pieni, my niece

Syllie Whitfield & her Royal Majesty Queen BM Oh

Mirco Dinzeo

Dejerrity & Tomais

Cayson Triellis & Jay

The Smith Boys (Kahvy & Garrett) with Syllie & BM

Kahvy

Kane Hawksby

Shutterbug niece

BM

Over The Rainbow

I got my first inkling that something was afoot three days ago, when Tomais told me to add the timeslot to my events calendar and asked me to make sure that I would be there. Then two evenings ago Hottie B spilled the beans and told me what was being planned.

Once I had been able to process it, I was very moved by the fact that this special tribute for Ars was occurring, and I am certain that my Ars would have been so also.

During Ars all to few years in Second Life he put a lot of time, energy and passion into the music industry here and I know he always tried to support the new DJ's who were emerging. I will most certainly be there with all - or most - of my family. Please take the time to join us, if you are able.

To Over The Rainbow at Facon (SLurl).

P.S. I hear through the grapevine that Hottie will be joined by The Disco Biscuits, i.e. JJ Goodman, Bambi Flores, Fordis Flores and Cupric Router.

REMINDER: Visions of Hope, Last Chance!

Today is the last day of the silent auction benefiting Relay for Life of SL at Hope Haven Heroes Gallery (SLurl).

Get your last bids in to the music of DJ Cupric from 1 PM SLT.

The results will be revealed at 4 PM SLT.

Last Chance to See "Visions of Hope"

From a press release kindly forwarded to me by Ricco Saenz, who together with his partner Randy Firebrand, is the organizers of this event.

"Visions of Hope", which is a silent auction benefiting Relay for Life of SL. closes tomorrow Sunday May 31.

 
Cupric Router will spin the tunes @ 1 PM SLT, so we can dance and get those last bids in. The auction results will reveal themselves @ 4 pm SLT.

The organizers wish to thank the amazing artists: Ziki Questi, Tomais Ashdene, Ricco Saenz, Em Larsson, Hills, Trinity Yazimoto, Boudicca Amat, Pusher, Bijou, Morgan Kincess, Skippy Beresford, Dru G. Eiren-Milneaux, Bear Silvershade & Serei Guena for having joined forces on behalf of RFL of SL.

Hope Haven Heroes Gallery (SLurl)

"Visions of Hope" - Opening Party with DJ Cupric Today, 1-3 PM SLT

From a press release kindly forwarded to me by my friend Ricco Saenz, who together with his partner Randy Firebrand, is among the organizers of this event.

Party on May 3 with DJ Cupric Router to celebrate the opening of "Visions of Hope: Hope Haven Heroes' silent auction in benefit of Relay For Life of SL"
The event opens today Sunday, May 3, with an amazing party led by DJ Cupric Router, to celebrate it all: the great photography artists, such as Skippy Beresford, Bear Silvershade, Tomais Ashdene, Trinity Yazimoto and others, who kindly donated their works to the exhibition; the initiative itself, directed at raising funds for RFL; the public, that will be able to acquire photo-based pieces from some of the most renowned photographers in Second Life and, at the same time, contribute with the American Cancer Society's programs to improve cancer survival, decrease the incidence of cancer and improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their caretakers; and, finally, to celebrate life and honor our beloved ones who have been fighting or who have fought fought against cancer.

The opening party starts at 1PM SLT, at The Hope Haven Heroes Gallery (SLurl). Cupric will be in charge of the tunes for two hours, during which you can dance, invite your friends, meet new people, have fun, check the exhibition and already start placing your bids.

The art exhibition goes from May 3 until May 31. The minimum bid is just L$ 400 and the amounts can be increased by at least L$ 100 each time. At the end of May, we will learn who acquired what.

Summarizing:- Event: Visions of Hope, Hope Haven Heroes' silent auction on behalf of Relay For Life of SL- Opening party: May 3, 1PM-3PM SLT, with DJ Cupric Router.- Exhibition: From May 3 until May 31. 

Artists:

• Bear Silvershade

• Bijou

• Boudicca Amat

• Dru G. Eiren-Milneaux

• Em Larsson

• Hills

• Morgan Kincess

• Pusher

• Randy Firebrand

• Ricco Saenz

• Skippy Beresford

• Tomais Ashdene

• Trinity Yazimoto

• Ziki Questi

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For further information about this event and contact information, please read my previous post: Visions of Hope - Silent Auction in Benefit of RFL of SL.

Visions of Hope - Silent Auction in Benefit of RFL of SL

From a press release

Ziki Questi, Tomais Ashdene, Em Larsson, Hills, Trinity Yazimoto, Boudicca Amat, Pusher, Bijou, Morgan Kincess, Dru G. Eiren-Milneaux and other great photographers and visual artists are joining forces on behalf of Relay For Life of SL (RFL of SL). Some of their original and unique works will be part of Visions of Hope, a silent auction starting on May 3, 2015.

Yes, that's it, an auction with some of the most renowned photograph artists in Second Life - and you can take one of them, or more, home with you (I mean their work, of course).

All the money raised with the activity will go to RFL of SL, which helps gather funds for the American Cancer Society's programs to improve cancer survival, decrease the incidence of cancer and improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their caretakers.

Visions of Hope will be held at Hope Haven Heroes Gallery (SLurl) during the whole month of May. 

DJ Cupric will be responsible for the tunes during the opening party, on May 3rd, at 1 PM SLT, and everyone is invited to join.

The Silent Auction
For the auction, one just has to click on the title boards and make an offer. The minimum bid is just L$ 400 and the amounts can be increased by at least L$ 100 each time. At the end of May, we will learn who acquired what.

So, if you'd like to check the works of some amazing photographers in SL, and maybe acquire some of them and help the efforts of RFL of SL, go visit Hope Haven Heroes Gallery during this May, and join us for the opening party.

Visions of Hope is hosted by Hope Haven Heroes. Hope Haven is where the survivors and caregivers support groups meet. Hope Haven Heroes is the Relay For Life of SL team that represents it (more info on Hope Haven support groups at the gallery).

Summarizing:
Event: Visions of Hope, Hope Haven Heroes' silent auction on behalf of Relay For Life of SL

Date: From May 3rd (official opening) until May 31. Soft opening for the press on May 1st.

Artists already confirmed:

• Bijou
• Boudicca Amat
• Dru G. Eiren-Milneaux
• Em Larsson
• Hills
• Morgan Kincess
• Pusher
• Randy Firebrand
• Ricco Saenz
• Tomais Ashdene
• Trinity Yazimoto
• Ziki Questi

(Others will possibly join the list soon)

Opening party: May 3rd, 1 SLT, with DJ Cupric.

About RFL of SL:
- The first Relay For Life of SL was held in 2005. It was attended by a few hundred avatars and raised about US$ 5,000.
- In 2014, RFL of SL raised US$ 415,000.
- 2015 marks the 10th anniversary of RFL of SL.
- This year the Relay weekend will be held on July 17th and 18th. Other activities, such as the silent auction, will also be organized during the year for raising funds.
- The theme for RFL of SL 2015: The future is now.

About Hope Haven Heroes:
- The RFL of SL team that represents Hope Haven, where the survivors and caregivers support groups meet.

Contacts for further information:
- Randy Firebrand (in world) and Ricco Saenz (in world and via email ricco.saenz@gmail.com).

Joa Oh: Study of Bock at Freaky Friday

I absolutely love these close ups of me that Joa took at Cupric Router's Freaky Friday at The Grindery.

And here are two beautiful pictures of my hubby Tomais, from the same event!

Obrigado, Joa!

Halloween@Ginger Holler

Yesterday night my Tomais and I dropped in at Ginger Holler for some Halloween themed fun. DJ Cupric was supplying the spooky music.

The place was filled with avatars in spectacular outfits. My winner in the unofficial contest of best outfit has to be PuPi - as usual - closely followed by Valex and my Tomais.

PuPicita

My Tomais and I

Guyke and Valex

Talu, Bart and PuPi

Cupric, Hottie and JJ

Hottie

Cupric

My new brother JJ