Freda's Place

Freda sings "Same Old Lang Syne" and wishes you a happy New Year!   Click "Read More" to see the video.

  DECEMBER 2019 Through December 31  A Christmas Carol  at The Babble Box Theater Sunday, December 29, 2:30 PM   Best Poems Of The Decade 2000-2019 Open Mic,  Poetry Room IN The Estate Tuesday, December 31, 5:00 PM  Welcome to The Roarin' Twenties New Year's Eve Party , La Joie   JANUARY 2020 Through January 31  Mame  at The Babble Box Theater Sunday, January 5 and Wednesday, January 8, 2:00 PM  The Belles Dancers In Ladies' Night , The Belles' Barn Sunday, January 19, 2:30 PM  Babble Box: Mame Watch Party,  The Babble Box Theater Mondays (starting January 20), 2:00 PM  Hypergrid Arts Talk,  The Tiki House Tuesdays (resuming January 21), 2:00 PM  Poem Building,  Lecture Hall In The Estate Thursdays (starting January 23), 2:00 PM  Fast Fiction,   Freda's Office in The Estate Sunday, January 26, 2:30 PM  Badass Women Of Classical Music,  The Estate Ballroom Maze, art gallery, ballroom, dance troupe. music, poetry, treehouse, naug

DJ Gertie Bumptious, Opensim's Least Predictable DJ!  That is high praise! Welcome to The Roarin' Twenties New Year's Eve Party Tuesday, December 31 at 5 PM Grid Time DJ Gertie Bumptious will provide the tunes for the Roarin' 20s New Years Eve bash at La Joie in Kitely! Your hosts, Freda Frostbite and Heximer Thane will provide the dances and join you in conversation and celebration. Are we celebrating the end of one decade or the beginning of another? Both, of course! Twenties garb is suggested (IF you can find em in Opensim), but semi-casual is always right at La Joie. In Kitely:  hop:// grid.kitely.com:8002/Belle%20Terre/37/67/22 HG: grid.kitely.com:8002:Belle Terre  V3HG:  secondlife://http|!! grid.kitely.com |8002+Belle Terre/536/552/36   Gift provided by Monentes Jewelry:

Description: Best Poems Of The Decade 2000-2019 Open Mic December 29 at 2:30 PM Grid Time Join Freda for a look back at this decade's best poems.  Bring your favorites written between 2000 and today, written by you or someone else.  All poems will be shared in local voice.  If you are unable to speak in local voice, bring your poems on a notecard, pass 'em to Freda and she will read them for you.   In Kitely:  hop:// grid.kitely.com:8002/Belle%20Terre/24/45/30 HG:  grid.kitely.com:8002:Belle Terre  V3HG:  secondlife://http|!! grid.kitely.com |8002+Belle Terre/24/45/30

The Belles' new show, Ladies' Night will open at The Belles' Barn in Kitely the first Sunday of the new year.  This show is all about women having a good time.  We're pretty sure it'all make audiences of any gender happy!  The music comes from a variety of sources, Pink to Petula Clark, Shania Twain to Kool And The Gang.  Choreography by Freda Frostbite, sets by Freda and Reyn Softly, costumes and special affects by the entire troupe.   The Belles are Jolene Sabetha (AKA Josiane Auster), Destiny Serenade, Jezebel Magic, and Freda Frostbite.  Their MC and host is Amanda Zurivost.  And the show will be Sunday, January 5 and Wednesday, January 8 at 2:00 PM Grid Time hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Belle%20Terre/239/220/23 HG:  grid.kitely.com:8002:Belle Terre  V3HG:  secondlife://http|!! grid.kitely.com |8002+Belle Terre/239/220/23

Concert shot. the only one I managed to take during the show in Kitely yesterday. I was pleased with my performance and gratified by the support of the opensim community. There will be a reprise performance Christmas Eve at 11 AM Grid Time. hop:// grid.kitely.com:8002/Belle%20Terre/18/36/30 HG: grid.kitely.com:8002:Belle Terre

Just to whet your whistle a wee bit more, here is a snippet of "Behold That Star," arranged by the composer Mark Hayes.  I'll be singing this spiritual in its entirety as part of today's Christmas Concert at Belle Terre in Kitely.  The show will start at 2 PM Grid Time and I hope to see you there. hop:// grid.kitely.com:8002/Belle%20Terre/18/36/30 HG: grid.kitely.com:8002:Belle Terre

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Several weeks ago, Marianna Monentes, she of the amazing Jewelry line (inworld and out), asked if I'd be interested in holding a grand ball at Belle Terre.  Well, yes, of course, I was!  We talked a bit and decided it should be a masked and formal affair with classical music.  Mari decorated and provided presents for everyone in attendance.  I DJd a selection of classical music for the season.  It was well attended and well-enjoyed!  

Wearing Monentes Diamond Snowflake Collection https://www.kitely.com/market?store=10359095&wt=os https://monentes-jewelry.square.site/home From Marianna Monentes:  "Freda Frostbite has joined the  Monentes  brand as  Monentes  Brand Ambassador. Freda is well known in Real Life and Virtual Worlds as a  mezzo-soprano  and gifted artist. Her style and grace blend beautifully with the  Monentes  brand and we are so fortunate to have her join us." Freda feels fortunate to have this opportunity to spread the elegance of Monentes Jewelry.  Seriously, it's lovely stuff.  Every avatar in the metaverse should indulge in the beauty.  

The landing pad at Belle Terre.  Walk through the blam gates or click the events board to get to our many destinations.   grid.kitely.com:8002:Belle Terre   My readers may or may not have noticed I recently took a long break from this blog and from virtual worlds.  I needed the time off to deal with some very real first life health issues and to realize how very much I miss creating beauty, art, and community in virtual worlds when I am not in them.  A couple months ago, I quietly made my return and started building Belle Terre, Hex and my new home in Kitely.  Recently,  I've begun hosting and performing events in the metaverse, almost all in Opensim. What's the same as it always was?  Well, for starters, my husband in all worlds, Heximer Thane, is with me in this new venture.  He's building a bit in Kitely, too, and he is often onhand to help me host events and to cheer me on when I perform.  Of course, I'm still a virtual clothes horse and fashionista.  I sti

April got off to a very rough start for me in First Life, the result being that virtual plans for Belle Demeure had to be put on hold.  Here is the (as ever) flexible plan for the next seven days at Belle Demeure. Unfortunately, Hex and I were swamped with first life on April 7.  That was my 10th Rez Date and the 8th Anniversary of the SL partnership of Freda with Heximer Thane.  It has been a fabulous decade inworld!   Hex and Freda.  Photo taken at the party for our 6th Anniversary. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday April 11, 2019 2:30-5:00pm (ISH) SLT LISTEN TO THE MUSIC WITH METAGALAXY24 Belle Demeure Ouest http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bushside/221/108/54 Metagalaxy24 presents a video program of a wide variety of classical and world music.  This week, there will be a piano quartet by Friedrich Kuhlau and a symphonic poem by Reinhold Gliere. _____________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________ Due to an unexpected medical appointment, I am rescheduling the 3-28 performance of Lullabies. Here is the updated poster with info.   Hope you can attend one of the three performances. _________________________________________________________________________________ Saturday, March 30, 2019,  3:00- 4:00 PM SLT LULLABIES WITH FREDA FROSTBITE Belle Place, Belle Demeure  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bushside/185/246/50 Classically trained mezzo-soprano, Freda Frostbite brings you an hour of lullabies in many genres.  From Brahms to The Eurythmics, Freda will rock you to sleep. _________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday March 28, 2019 2:30-5:00pm (ISH) SLT LISTEN TO THE MUSIC WITH METAGALAXY24 Belle Demeure Ouest http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bushside/221/108/54 Metagalaxy24 presents a video program of a wide vari

Due to an unexpected medical appointment, Freda is rescheduling tonight's performance of Lullabies. Here is the updated poster.   Hope you can attend one of the three performances. 

LULLABIES with Freda Frostbite songs from Brahms to The Eurythmics and a whole lot in between.   In Second Life at Belle Demeure:   Thursday, March 28 at 5 PM SLT; Saturday,  March 30 at  3 PM SLT; Sunday,  March 31 at 11 AM SLT.   At The All Saints' Ballroom on The Encore Escape Grid:   Sunday, March 31 at 7 PM SLT.

______________________________________________________________________________ NOTE:THERE IS A NEW LANDING POINT AT BELLE DEMEURE.  YOU CAN USE THIS LM TO LAND THERE AND USE THE TELEPORT BOARDS TO EXPLORE BELLE DEMEURE. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bushside/237/157/50 _________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, March 20, 2019 12:00 - 2:00 PM SLT Way Back Wednesday With Dj Kizzy (This Week: Fifties and Sixties) http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bushside/235/77/55 _________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, March 20, 2019 2:00 - 3:00 PM Vocal Music and Discussion with Freda Frostbite (This Week:  Ladies Who Sang The Blues) Belle Demeure Ballroom http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bushside/194/140/52 _________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday March 21, 2019 2:00-4:30pm SLT Music For Spring Metagalaxy

Special thanks to IanLee Patton whose exhibit of contemporary, original art has just closed at our Frostbite Thane Gallery.  Ian tells us he is at work on a large project and we look forward to helping him show that in Second Life when it is ready.  Good luck, Ian! _________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE:THERE IS A NEW LANDING POINT AT BELLE DEMEURE.  YOU CAN USE THIS LM TO LAND THERE AND USE THE TELEPORT BOARDS TO EXPLORE BELLE DEMEURE. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bushside/237/157/50 _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, March 13 12:00 - 2:00 PM SLT Way Back Wednesday:  50s and 60s With Dj Kizzy http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bushside/235/77/55 Hot music and hot rods!  We've got em both at The Garage!  C'mon Down! ______________________________________________

NOTE:THERE IS A NEW LANDING POINT AT BELLE DEMEURE.  YOU CAN USE THIS LM TO LAND THERE AND USE THE TELEPORT BOARDS TO EXPLORE BELLE DEMEURE. _http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bushside/237/157/50 _________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, March 6 2:00 - 4:00 PM SLT Way Back Wednesday:  70s Glam Rock With Dj Kizzy http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bushside/235/77/55 T-Rex, Bowie, Iggy Pop, Alice Cooper -- They a;ll made great music while flashing great style. C'mon out to The Garage for fun with friends. Wear your glammiest glam duds and join your hostess, Freda Frostbite, for some 70s trivia. 500L on the board for best in glam wear! ___________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, March 7 2:30 - 5:00 PM SLT Listen To The Music With MetaGalaxy24 Belle Demeure Ouest http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bushside/221/108/54 The program on Thurs. March 7 will be Conductors in

SHOW AND TELL ADULT WRITING WORKSHOP February 24, 2019, 11:00 AM SLT BELLE DEMEURE AFTER DARK SPOKEN WORD OPEN MIC Sunday, February 24, 12 Noon SLT Soixante-Neuf @ Belle Demeure http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bushside/241/50/54

500L on the board for best 80s costume! 500 more if we have more than 20 avatars present! DJ Kizzy will keep us moving and smiling when she plays all the best music of the 1980s! Here's your ride!

Sunday, February 17, 12 Noon - 1:30 PM SLT Concept Ballroom: Emma Shapplin's Etterna and Macadam Flower Ballroom @ Belle Demeure Ouest http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bushside/194/140/52 Emma Shapplin is a classically trained singer, composer and poet, who found her place in rock and trance music. Etterna and Macadam Flower are two of her albums which showcase this highly talented woman's capabilities. Join us at Belle Demeure for music, dance, and discussion.

She Speaks - Spoken Word by Women Writers Thursday, February 14, 8 - 9 AM SLT Spring Concert Stage @ Belle Demeure http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bushside/250/238/50 V-Day is a global activist movement to end violence against women and girls*. V-Day is a catalyst that promotes creative events to increase awareness, raise money, and revitalize the spirit of existing anti-violence organizations. V-Day generates broader attention for the fight to stop violence against women and girls, including rape, battery, incest, female genital mutilation (FGM), and sex slavery. Join us for an hour of readings appropriate for the day. Readers include Leslye Writer, Jolie Carter, Freda Frostbite. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Description:Thursday, February 14, 10 AM - 12 Noon SLT Victory Dance With DJ Kizzy Jurassic and DJ Frosty Freda Soixante- Neuf @ Belle Demeure http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bushside/241/50/54 ------

Thursday, February 14, 8 - 9 AM SLT She Speaks - Spoken Word by Women Writers Spring Concert Stage @ Belle Demeure http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bushside/216/216/56 V-Day is a global activist movement to end violence against women and girls*. V-Day is a catalyst that promotes creative events to increase awareness, raise money, and revitalize the spirit of existing anti-violence organizations. V-Day generates broader attention for the fight to stop violence against women and girls, including rape, battery, incest, female genital mutilation (FGM), and sex slavery.  Join us for an hour of readings appropriate for the day. Readers Include Leslye Writer, Jolie Carter, Freda Frostbite.

This Sunday, a wonderful new exhibit will open at Belle Demeure and I really hope you will be onhand to support the very talented artist, CybeleMoon.  Cybele's work is lovely and inspiring.  Please don't miss it! 

Freda (and her other selves) will be unavailable for regular events Feb. 2 to 9.  I'll be in and out a wee bit, working on a new build, but, mostly, I need a few days to focus on my first life.  _________________________________________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- EVENTS Thursday, January 31, 2:30 - 5:00 PM Weather Themed Music, Many Composers, Hosted by Metagalaxy24 Listen To The Music @ Belle Demeure Video via streaming media.  The theme is Music about the Weather. Music by a variety of composers. ----------------------------------------------------------- Thursday, January 31, 6 - 7 PM SLT GETAWAY With The JezeBelles Dancers Belle Demeure https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bushside/216/216/56 Who doesn't need a winter getaway?  The Belles can help you escape the doldrums of the season with this rollicking performance of songs and dance about taking off for fun, sun, romance, and adventure!  Join Josie, Destin