Freda's Place

Hi all-- Hex and I will be taking a short break from virtual worlds in early February.  This means Jez (the other me) will be AWOL as well.  Some events will surely occur here during our absence, but I'll be unavailable for inworld emergencies or questions Feb. 2- 9.  During our vacation time, Hex and I will be going camping for a few days, fishing some, seeing some arts events in our community, and doing some of the work that must be done to ready our RL home for sale.  This time away is the reason this month's Belle Demeure newsletter is a two-parter that overlaps with February.  NOTE TO ALL WHO HOST EVENTS AT BELLE DEMEURE:  For inclusion in our next newsletter, please have event listings to me no later than Feb. 9 at 3 AM SLT.  If you would like events listed in our calendar or posted to the SL Events Guide, get them to me by 3 AM the Wednesday before the event is scheduled.  ________________________________________________________________...

Hello friends!  In first life, Hex and I are well into the throes of a Florida winter, meaning I had to wear socks yesterday.  I am happy to report that, In SL, no socks are required and I could wear flip flops every single day if my fashionably manicured avatarian feet did not scream for haute couture.  Of course, there are parts of SL where it is always winter, but, here, at Belle Demeure, it is eternal spring.  I do hope you'll drop by this month to feel the warmth and to see the holiday display in the main salon at the chateau.  Of course, I encourage you to to take in an event or two here as well.  We have quite a lot going on this month.  As always, you are invited.  I hope you'll start by attending IanLee Patton's art exhibit, opening December 2, at our Frostbite-Thane Gallery.  Ian is a well-established artist in his first life, as well as SL. I am sure you'll appreciate his work as much as I.  Later in the month, we'll have a ...

 Sunday, Dec. 2, 1 PM SLT (SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bushside/182/165/58) Frostbite-Thane Gallery at Belle Demeure is proud to announce the grand opening celebration for IanLee Patton's newest art show. Anime and fantasy style artwork and illustrations influenced by eastern design concepts and principles. Ian has shown his RL art on prim for over 12 years in second life. He has had galleries and shows at most major art sims and events and has been a virtual curator himself, showing 4 SL artists a month. Just last year he had a RL exhibition at a local gallery which went well and is hoping to display at comicons next. He is currently working on a fantasy board game, created from scratch. Illustrating all board pieces, cards and character art. The real challenge will be making 3D printed models for characters and monsters. 3D design is a new challenge but one which will also be shown in second life in a year or so. Ian is looking for a benefactor to allow him...

Greetings, Everyone!  We are entering that time of year when much of the western and some of the eastern world loses its collective mind.  Why, of why, do we try to cram so much into six short weeks?  Having asked the question, I have to admit I plan to add to the mayhem that the season of winter holidays can become.  In first life and in SL, I like to plan events for this season.  Here's hoping you like attending and that you have managed to keep some time available to do so.  Opening:  The Art of IanLee Patton Sunday, December 2 1 PM - 2:30 PM SLT Frostbite-Thane Gallery @ Belle Demeure Ouest Ian is an inventive and modern graphic artist.  His work reflects his personality (which is a good thing, FTR) and his interests.  This is not his fist show in SL or even his first show hosted by Frostbite Thane.  His work will hang for several weeks, so we hope you'll come back time and again.  ---------------------------------- ...