By Gemma Cleanslate
It has been a while since I have been to
visit the Water Haven region which is the home of Windlight Art Gallery and
Windlight Magazine. I found changes there that make the sim more interesting and
delightful. I go to fishing contests on the sim also but have not been to one
lately so missed some of the changes that were going on.
My first stop was
at the main gallery. The building itself with the sparkling fountain in front is an appealing site
for many Second Life artists to display their work. They are part of the fellowship
program and are offered a place to showcase their works for a month. Each has an area for their portraits and photography
pieces. At one end of the gallery you will find a kiosk where you can pick up a
copy of the latest Windlight magazine.
Outside the
Gallery, across the street there are small galleries also displaying the art of Second Life and that art is for sale. These are rented galleries . I saw some lovely
pieces of artists I know and also some I did not until now. Make a stop in each
to see the varied styles of art represented there.
“Windlight Magazine is a publication about the art and
photography world of Second Life. The goal of Windlight Magazine is to support
artists, photographers, galleries, and related events. “ wrote the owner of the Windlight
Magazine, John (Johannes1977 “is also publisher and Editor in Chief. The
magazine began publishing in July and the Gallery opened in August.
There are offices
for the talented staff of Windlight Magazine behind the gallery. and also the offices and gallery of “The
Edge”, a magazine about style in Second Life. The Editor in Chief is Eleseren Briann .
This magazine addresses Styling in Mesh and is an arm of Windlight Magazine. I
read the article on Mesh with a lot of interest in the May issue since I have so
much trouble with some of it. The Edge has a Gallery next to the office that has
just moved from its old location.
As I walked along
the road I passed the Tribute and Crown Club which I visited in the past in the
old sim. There are parties there on Tuesday through Thursdays and it is
available for private parties. Tucked into a corner there is a quaint Italian
style building that is a self-service restaurant, Ristorante Ivanna. It is a great
place to have lunch or dinner with your honey or friends. It also is available
for private parties. I sat at the bar and had a talk with the bartender,
Maureenga , who is a great listener.
The Windlight
Magazine has many activites going on with partnerships. Right now there is a
contest in conjunction with Madpea’s latest game “The Interview “ . It is a
chance to enjoy the experience and take pictures and win prizes. Another one is
Wicca’s Wardrobe which offers participants a chance to show their photography
and fashion style and also win
prizes. To check out the rules for
both you can visit the contest page on the website . https://windlightmagazine.
I noticed that
they also are also publishing ‘Quill and Pen,’ a literary journal .Writers are
invited to submit their work, nonfiction, poetry, fiction . It is published
twice yearly in June and December. Those interested can read about the
submission on the website. The time for the June issue is closing soon.
May15 there will be at the opening of
the new exhibits in the Gallery. May 28 through the 30th there will
be an event to raise funds for Creations for Parkinson's called the Red, White
and Blue. On the same day there is an opening event for The Edge Gallery.
There is a lot to see and enjoy in
the sim and the website can inform you of more. You are invited to join the
group Windlight Readers to keep up with everything and there is a lot! The
website tells all. Kudos to John and the entire staff that keeps all this
going.
This landing will put you at the door of
the Gallery. The next exhibition will open May 15 but there is much to explore
on the sim until it does. . Check it out. http://maps.secondlife.com/
Gemma Cleanslate
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