Ms. Orchide Delmar's Love and Harmony Jazz Club

 
by Dancerina Starlight

Ms. Orchide Delmar is no stranger to hard work and success in Second Life. She has spent many years in-world using her management and corporate skills to assist others build their dreams of popular and successful venues. After many years of managing one of SL's jazz giant clubs, she decided to put her business plan in action and founded her very own,  Love and Harmony (L&H) Jazz Club.

Her goal was to create an environment so residents in Second Life could frequent and feel comfortable whereby when they enter the venue their adoration for it captivates their attention. The name of the venue emulates her passion for people who are touched every day, one DJ and entertainer at a time.  Ms. Delmar wants L&H to be a place where people can come and cherish without fail.

Nestled in the oceanic region of Seaworld, Love and Harmony comprises sunsets, white sandy beaches, ocean splashing over the reef, warm tropical breezes, and very exquisite food.  It is surrounded by a lovely garden, magical waterfall, and dining to complement each couple's special relationship. Other niceties include romantic dinner, rezz day, proposals, anniversaries, birthdays and special events.  There are  Love and Harmony Jazz dance ballroom couples or singles.  Guests can meet new friends, run into old friends, and enjoy castle elegance shops.

Love and Harmony is Second Life's champion for fine dining, weddings, dancing, and entertaining. It is an exquisite venue, with elegant decorum for each guest's comfort and pride.  Guest, JedBenz Resident stated, "I am pleased with the venue." "It's a place where people can  come to enjoy the company of their love and heart." Overall,  Love and Harmony is designed with each guest in mind. Ms. Delmar, states that "Love and Harmony is romantic, genteel, classy, and elegant." "The right place for our guests."  Love and Harmony is a great place to call home; a place to remain on your calendar any day of the week.

Guests often take tours and admire the intricate details of the ballroom; from the entrance to upstairs.  The restaurant and Paris. Each area exudes its own captivating beauty.  The shops, located beside the ballroom, are adorned with some of your favorite formal gowns and tuxedos.  Dinners by the waterfalls or in the gazebo surrounded by a gorgeous garden enriched with sweet smelling flowers, golden green vines.

Ms. Delmar states, "We take pride in keeping our guests informed regarding our daily operations, special events, and tributes.  This is done through our exclusive VIP club. Guests are invited to join the venue's VIP club."  Like many social clubs in Second Life, L&H has built a network of guests who frequent its venue, making it competitive with high traffic venues.

Every wedding at Love and Harmony  receives L&H's signature grand attention to detail, no matter how large or small.  The venue caters to a variety of wedding styles, formal, church, garden, barn, and beach. Adding to its flexibility, L&H is in touch with what's trending and has made space to meet the needs of every couple who seeks to unite in class and elegance.  This unique venue offers exclusive engagement, bridal showers and wedding packages. , cater dinner elopement , wedding photographer.  Dj's , Officiant. Our experienced staff will provide extraordinary warmth, hospitality and service extended to all your guests.

The ballroom is one the most beautiful venues in Second Life! Spacious restaurants, weddings, low lag,  romantic, formal, special events, and tributes. It is the focal point of meet-ups and great conversations! With its love and harmony, has the venue drawn them. There is no wonder why so many residents are whispering the awe of such a marvelous venue.

Dancerina Starlight

1920's Chicago Roleplay

“Chicago, Chicago, that toddlin' town”

But this is Chicago in the Roaring 20’s. RP gangsters, the real kind.  You might get shot!  There is a hospital waiting for you if you end up needing it.  Old advertisements of the era on the building walls, the elevated tracks, the true opulence or desolation of the times.  Pick up some duds at a local shop and explore in style.  There are some shops with guns and damage meters so you can join in the gang wars.   Thugs hang out on the streets, and have many hang outs to be at. 

At the corner of Fullerton and Wrightwood you will find a barber shop.  Stop in and get a cut.  Or, better yet, seek the secret entrance to the hidden speak easy.  The hoochies will be waiting for you.  This is the Back Room.  Blues and jazz are all the rage at this sim.  There are many venues to enjoy, from The Back Room, with all its seclusion and secrecy, to the fanciness of Fiume Jazz Club.  There is the Asylum, the Red House Society, in the red light district, (wink, wink, nudge, nudge, say no more), and The Fox Club. Just to name a few.  But don’t miss out of the Burlesque show!  A real burlesque show for you in Second Life.  The Empire hosts this show in a plush red themed theater. A naked and naughty 1920's style burlesque every Saturday night at 7:30 SLT. 

The Chicago Theater show movies, current to the times, in class. I find that the lush art deco style eases the eyes after seeing the slums.  Art works in deco style are for sale in many shops or in the city hall.  Wrigley Field is there, in its original simplicity.  Run the bases, if you like.  Of course there are places to rent for your own shop, and homes.  I even found a Bear Detective agency for all your furry legal needs.  I have found myself welcome there and feel all will be, if you respect the role play about you.  I love it for the music, the art deco builds and the fun of old time Chicago.  Secret room, gambling halls, and teleporters to skyscrapers are there to be found. 

The Roaring 20's Chicago Mobster Group is there to join so you can add to the role play. Get to know the citizens and mob bosses there.  Pretend you are Americas Most Wanted, shoot up the town and take over, if you can.  They are love RPing here and would enjoy it if you got in the act. 

Don’t forget to visit Lyon, Avon and Sons Mortuary, (you stab ‘em, we slab ‘em).  Who knows, you might just end up there anyway.  Beats “sleepin’ with the fishes”.  And as always, tip the venues, workers, shop the stores and respect what they offer you.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/129/224/22

Fritter Enzyme

New Toulouse

By Fritter Enzyme

Lafitte's Old Primsmith Bar is just one of my favorite places at New Toulouse.  Described as:  “Home of Mama Cree's Freebies, All Full Perm - The oldest structure in New Toulouse!  Refurbished a few times, but it was here first! Stop by and drown your sim-blues in prim-booze.” It is the type of place I was hoping to find in New Toulouse.  The environment is with the trimmings and music of the era in the flavor of Second Life.  Tarot cards on the bar really work, with instructions for you to learn from.  You are reminded not to drop your cigarette butts on the floor as they may burn the hands and knees of the other customers as they leave. 

I ran into Henri Godenot, the Mayor of the city and owner of the sim there.  He welcomes all to come to Toulouse to explore the city and bayou as well.  It is nice to have an official welcome extended to all. 
New Toulouse is based on New Orleans, circa 1900-1925.  The buildings show it, and music everywhere is jazz, blues and zydeco.

In the old time cemetery you can find tombs, all above ground, as it truly is there.  One is for you to leave your current worries.  It is called the Catharsis Laval. Open the tomb, and touch the floor and type in your worry.  Close the door and leave it behind you.  The grave yard by itself is a beautiful and unique experience.  Lots can be rented, if available to set up a mausoleum as creative as you are.   Included is a tomb dedicated to Miss Ing Inventory:  The Lab giveth, the Lab taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lab. 

Street cars (one named Desire) run through the streets to give you a ride or tour of the city.  Art galleries offer proper vintage posters and art for your home in New Toulouse, which, of course does offer rentals for homes and businesses.  The homes can be a simple apartment or a Victorian house.  Architecture is one of the best features of the city.  Hanging plants, balconies, and pony mounts are everywhere.  Silent movies of the era are at the Bijou Impromptu.  It is near the Beth Shalom Synagogue. 

Another favorite of mine is a second hand store called Look What the Cat Dragged in. They gave grab bags in the back room, and all products are delivered by a cat with a bag in its mouth.  Speaking of cats, they are all over the city, many at Miss KK's cathouse.  This is a home for abandoned cats, not what you might think as a ‘cat house.’  It is by Skye Qi Vintage Apparel Emporium. Which is a fine place to find your outfits for this sim.  Sadly lacking in much for males, but this seems so true for most of Second Life.

But now, a trip to the bayou.  Land of swamps and alligators.  Bridges and boats will bring you around in this land.  Many residential areas are here, but then you will find places to shop and rest, or drink… same thing.  Watch for the gators here.  Things are very rustic and rural. Broken windows and river rats are the norm.  Private areas are here, and armadillos too.  Club houses exist as well as great swamp nature to see. 

Voodoo, and spirituality are everywhere in both sims.  You can make appointments to get your fortune read at many places.  Even participate in reading them yourself.  Houses range from boats to shacks to nice dwellings, but all have that touch of age, and of the damage of the bayou.  You may find modern music here on some private lands, but all seems open and worth seeing.  The homes all seem very accessible here.  One last word.  There is a newspaper here, the Tattler.  It has gossip, events, and a lot of silliness worth seeing. 

New Toulouse:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/New%20Toulouse/209/202/23

A video of their Mardi Gras event:  http://www.newtoulouse.org/samedi-gras-15-movie/

The Tattler: http://www.newtoulouse.org/

Fritter Enzyme