Giving Back in SL: Typhoon Relief Event 09

Typhoon Relief Event 09, originally uploaded by bethyheart.

Wondering what to do on a lovely Sunday afternoon in SL? Want to give back to the world and have fun doing it?
Today, Sunday the 11th from 9AM – 7PM SLT on the Pemberley sim, an all day fundraiser event is being held for the Red Cross to benefit the victims of Typhoon Ondoy.
There will be live music performances during the event, here is a list of times to help you plan your day.
9:00am – Dakila Lacava
9:30am – Kevinthomas Carpool
10:00am – Hazideon Zarco
10:30am – Michelle Ecksol
11:00am – TonewoodFrank UNplugged
11:30am – Obeloinkment Wrigglesworth
12:00pm – Lyndon Heart
12:30pm – Raspbury Rearwin
1:00pm – Keiko Takamura
1:30pm – EricSteffensen Mistwalker
2:00pm – Nonge Shipman
2:30pm – allister westland
3:00pm – Sylar Morrisey
3:30pm -
4:00pm – Jessy Sommer
4:30pm – Phemie Alcott
5:00pm – Skye Galaxy
5:30pm – Harper Messmer
6 -7pm – MicRocka (Kafka Dinzeo)

The following stores (and possibly more) will have items available for purchase with proceeds going to Ondoy victims.
Addict
Aitui
Aoharu
BOHICA
BOOM
Botanical
Diesel Works
Doux Petit Dahl
Duboo
Kenzie Co.
Lelutka
The Loft
M. Fox
Minettes
Miseria
Modd. G
Mudhoney
!Ohmai
Pididdle
Pixel Mode
RC Cluster
Shade Throne
Silhouette
skream
SMP

Typhoon Relief Benefit 09, originally uploaded by bethyheart.

The Catty Box: Giving Back with Trees

Kriss Lehmann of Botanical has sent out a notice thru his SOM alerting us to some news affecting his RL friends near his home in the Philippines. Typhoon Ondoy, also called Ketsana, hit with a vengence this weekend. I wont go into details here, we all know how devastating these storms can be, for more info, you can check CNN.

Kriss Lehmann is known throughout SL for his amazing trees, which decorate many a sim across the grid. Dick (my partner in all things SL) and I share a love for Botanical trees, and when I heard this news, I knew I had to help get the word out. Kriss has touched all our lives with his creativity and beauty, whether we know it or not, you cannot wander very long without seeing his trees and his landscaping textures. For the next two weeks, your purchases at Botanical will not only further beautify your life, it will give back to RL. Kriss will be donating 50% of all sales during the next two weeks to help locals affected by Ondoy. Shai Delacroix, another talented artist beautifying our lives, will also be donating 50% of all sales at Casa Del Shai for the next two weeks to the same.

Kriss has set up a donation kiosk in world at Botanical, you can also find them at Casa Del Shai and other locations also (not available at the time of this posting). If you’d rather, you can also donate directly at the website for Red Cross Philippines.

The Catty Box: Skins – Shiloh by Exodi (Ryker Beck)

June has been a busy month for me with rl happenings, Hair Fair 2009 preparations etc but finally Thursday I started taking pics for this blog post that has been on my To Do list for too long. Ryker Beck has outdone herself with her newest skin, Shiloh. Shiloh was released earlier this month under the new name Exodi, replacing Genesis as the Ryker Beck label. It is no secret that I am a huge fan of Ryker’s work, and I was fortunate enough to get to beta this skin, and had been sooo anxiously awaiting it since that little peek. I love the previous skins, Eden and Candace, and I knew this was going to be something special. I was not disappointed. I have a feeling Shiloh will be my fave skin for quite a long time, the one I’ll always go back to.

Exodi - Shiloh - Oceania : Gone Wild

Shiloh is available in 4 skin tones, Caramel being my favorite (of all Exodi skin tones in fact), and the one shown here. The initial release of Shiloh included 8 make ups, all very yummy and offering a good selection from the bestest red lip ever, to a soft natural look. Later, Shiloh – Oceania was released, which includes 8 tropical summery make up options. Shiloh offers the same quality of detailing and muscling that Candace offers, but is much more refined. I love the belly button, the nipples…are just nearly perfect, the details on the knees and arms…even the nails! The shadows and detail of the spine and collarbone are simply the best, and of course, the ears! All Shiloh Skins are available at Exodi.

Exodi - Shiloh MakeUps

As I was taking pics for this blog post, rumors began to come of the tragic loss of Michael Jackson. As a long time faithful fan of MJ, I was stunned by this news. Following the wake of this news Ryker Beck did something amazing…she put all of the Shiloh skins, as well as Eden2, the jewelry, clothing, and select other items at Exodi, on sale for 50% off, with 100% of all sales thru July 3 to go to Make a Wish Foundation in memory of Michael Jackson. She has taken a horrible day, and done something great, allowing us all an opportunity to mourn the loss of an exceptional person and artist, while at the same time giving back. This is a perfect opportunity to try the Exodi skins, as well as her other creations. Thank you Ryker for sharing your art and your love.
Michael, may you finally find the peace and love you deserve, and may we all come to understand what a gift your time with us was. As I watch my daughter’s love of music and dance grow to include an appreciation of yours, I know that what you gave us will continue to grow and be appreciated in the years to come.

Exodi - Michael Jackson Sale

The sale is only at Exodi Main Store location.

(Credits:Hair – Audacity (not yet available), Clothes – WoE, (shirt not yet available), Piercings – Deviant Kitties, Shoes – Stiletto Moody, Eyes – Second Skin Labs, Pose – LAP)

The Catty Box : Loco Pocos – Poco Pals

Loco Pocos is a sim that opened Summer of 2008, themed around the cutest lil Tiny AVs you’ve ever seen. Loco Pocos is a fun carefree sim that has brought hours of fun to my SL time. I first visited around Halloween after hearing so much about it thru Plurk, and watching creator Damien Fate’s progress as he expanded his line of avatars and accessories. My daughter and I fell in love with it, and have enjoyed many hours together (with me on my AV, and her sitting with me, just to clarify), wandering the Loco Pocos sim and playing its games, both at Halloween and a few times since.

Poco Pals

Damien has created something new, Poco Pals. Poco Pals are human held versions of his regular Loco Pocos AVs, so if you are not in the mood to “be” your fave little critter, you can carry and cuddle one instead. They are just as adorable, maybe even more so, because you can not only customize them thru their built in menu, to match any fashionable outfit you happen to be wearing today, you can cuddle them too! You can name it, give it transgender switches, and change his or her expressions too!

Poco Pals Up Close

Beginning Wednesday night at Midnight SLT, you’ll now be able to get your very own Poco Pal!!! For the first 24hours, they will be 50% so hurry on in and get all your faves quickly, you’ll only have Thursday to get them at this unbelievable sale price. If you haven’t visited Loco Pocos yet, make sure to put it on your list of things you must do, Human, or Tiny. It’s just too much fun to miss out on, and what better time then during a sale!

(Credits : Skin – Tuli (Hope, not yet available), Hair – Audacity, Clothes – WoE, Necklace – Earthstones, Piercings – Deviant Kitties, Eyes – Second Skin Labs, Tattoo – Artistic Skinpression.)