Smooth as Silk Slow Jam Sunday, whewww

It was another, easy, breezy, silky, smooth,very romantic evening in The Margarita Lounge lastnight. Dj SuzeQ is a bad,bad momma on those turn tables with the slow music. All of the couples really enjoy it and even people who aren't coupled up enjoy it. Bringing a dance partner is not required and lately those who come without on end up dancing with someone anyway. Let's call it a meet and greet as well as a dance. If you havent found your way to Manhattan City's Margarita Lounge on Slow Jam Sunday with DJ Suze Q from 6-8pm....shame on you. No worries, wer'e going to do it again next Sunday. Don't be square, be there!

Look Out Bad Guys, The Cops are Here!!

Good News for us Virtual Adventures NYC sim owners, but bad news for potential griefers and aggrivators that come to any of the 4 NYC sims. Thanks to one of the owners, Gaius Luminos, for acquiring security to our 4 sister city sims(NYC, Manhattan City, Ocraco and Arima City) we can now rest a little more easily about griefers and trouble makers entering the sims. They will now, be dealt with by an elite security force patrolling the area by horse and patrol cars.

 As stated by Gaius earlier today "Good News for us..bad news for Griefers. Earlier I accepted a deal with An SL Police Unit, the Gendamarie National Francaise (GNSL) to station at New York Island. I want to stress that GNSL is an 8 member Team of former Military Officers (Vets) from RL, and not a gang of 15 year olds playing at being 'policemen' in SL (which is worse than having griefers).
GNSL's charter purpose in NY will be: Anti griefing patrols, and emergency call response to residents and store owners who are being victimised, general assistance to residents and visitors to NY, event security (if requested), and the removal of space junk left by non residents".

Yay for us and boo for the bad guys. Everyone on the Virtual Adventures Team want to make everyone's experience on our sims  pleasant. The presence of security can now make that possible in a more harmonious way.In the picture above are Officers Mak Topaz and Opa Munster on patrol in Manhattan City. Thank you Gaius and GNSL, from all of us. Your efforts are very much appreciated.

Dj SuzeQ Rocks Slow Jam Sunday!

If you haven't had a chance to make Slow Jam Sunday at The Margarita Lounge, you are missing out. Missing what you ask? Only the most relaxing, smooth and sexy evening you could ask for surrounded by your friends and that special someone. DJ SuzeQ spins romantic,sexy tunes that everyone can relate to and enjoy dancing to. The conversation is always "grown & sexy" just like the music.Lastnight was no exception. Dj SuzeQ rocks and we are loving her musical talents in Manhattan.Sunday nights 6-8pm SLT at The Margarita Lounge. Be there or be square!

Mimi Carpenter Liva At The Apollo Theatre.....fantastic!

A great way to start our live performances at the Apollo, Mimi Carpenter was excellent! The theatre had a very nice crowd to listen, dance, and applaud the songstress as she sang an array of lovely tunes. Mimi is french and her songs were in english and some in french. I'm not fluent in the french language but it sounded good to me and the crowd that was here with us. If you missed todays performance, don't fret. Mimi was just the beginning of live singers and shows we plan to house at The Apollo Theatre. Kudos Mimi!!!! Thanks so much for gracing us with your appearance and lovely voice!

'The Rest of Me' - Craig Lyons [with lyrics]

MLK Day, Moka's Way

Today everyone is celebrating Martin Luther King. As a african american woman, who has been taught the importance of civil rights and equality for all since birth. Martin Luther King is a man whom I feel like I've known since I've known myself. Along with many other important black figures memories I was raised to respect . It makes me happy to see the world is catching up in it's thinking of  respecting and paying omage to a man's memory who fought so hard for all of us to just have equality without discrimination. This is not something that has been drummed in my mind to accept and recognize in society. It's always been a way of life for me, a given, and it's always felt like an honor to know and learn about a courageous man who fought for me even before I was born, so that I could have equal rights as any other human being. Regardless of race, color or creed. My point being, society is catching up to something that has always been second nature to me.I relaxed most of the day but here in SL I chose to go to a Craig Lyons performance this evening. Craig is a very talented singer and I love his voice.When you go to his show, Craig is singing in his studio live and you can turn on the video and watch him sing as well as listen. Of course I did both. I think I have a crush on him too.Correction, I know I do. Not only is the man cute in real life, but his avatar is cute too. Craig played his usual fabulous tunes and he did a salute to MLK in one of the songs. I thought that was awesome and I drunk every word of it.When I say MLK, Moka's way, I mean I spent time with two of my favorite men today.It was very nice. As for Craig Lyons,the man with the velvet voice, look for him in Manhattan City sometime soon.Peep these pics. Hope you enjoy them like I did.

Lids New to Manhattan City . Fellas come get your "swag" on!

Manhattan City welcomes new shop Lids, owned by Marquis Jayaram, to the city. A fresh designer with a flare for creating some dope, urban caps. Marquis does color changing sport caps, Ed hardy caps and custom jobs for any design you can dream up.I have pictured a sneek peek of his work to give you a clue as to how fabulous it is.marquis has given our fair city a nice urban, hip look and fresh creations to go along with it. Just another reason to roll through Manhattan City and see what it offers to you.I'm sure you fellas can find something in Lids to uplift and bring out yur present "swagger". So pay Marquis and Lids a visit to get the hook up you know you want.

100 Avatar Exhibit in Manhattan City Opening tomorrow!

BooperKit Moseley is hosting a 100 Avatar exhibit which opens tomorrow at 12pm SLT in Manhattan City.  Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. DJ Urbanking will be the DJ for this event and it will be very live and very fun. Bring your friends and come enjoy 100 Avatars....Manhattan City Style!

Second Life and the other virtual worlds that have built up around it have gone through many changes. People come now, as then, for many reasons. Relationships are made, true selves discovered, fun had and memories made.


Throughout this time, whether you are an oldie or a newbie, we have always had the snapshot. Some of us faithfully uploaded records of our experiences to SLPics, some keep libraries in inventory. Some, like me, did both and also kept galleries too. It was this that inspired me - I used to have a gallery of customers who came to my store and wore my hair. More and more people would ask to be in the gallery and send me pics for it. It was at one point huge, and I loved it and would go there to browse and remember and often found others doing the same. Thinking about this gave me the idea.

100 Snapshots is an exhibition of 100 first avatar snapshots.

The oldest are from 2002, the newest from just this year. I have not selected them or filtered them. I see patterns in the choice of first snapshots, and there are indeed many interesting stories related to them. I hope you find them interesting, perhaps intriguing, sometimes beautiful and often cringeworthy. There will be pictures that make you reminisce if you're an oldie like me.

Thank you to everyone who contributed pictures, time and ideas. I hope it was worth it.

Booperkit Moseley

My partners gettin down on a Sunday afternoon in Manhattan City!

Dj Rho was at The Margarita Lounge Sunday afternoon spinning his lively mix of dance and techno music. The music was so live noone could sit still for a minute.Here I see my partner in Manhattan, Sebastiaan and Maria and Azurita,two more Co-Owners shaking to DJ Rho's beat!! Didn't think I saw you , huh guys. Yessss I did! It's great to see everyone working together and having fun together in Manhattan. Thanks guys for being so sweet!

The Apollo Theatre makes Manhattan City Home

Manhattan has a piece of  history. Many ,many years and many, many people have came thru the doors of  the famous Apollo Theatre. It is only fitting that the Apollo should reside in Manhattan City.Already rich with culture, art and continuous music, now Manhattan has something else to be proud of. It is a great area to visit and remember all of the history that goes along with it. The Apollo Theatre is history and memories but it will also be a spot for all to come to Manhattan and enjoy.Soon there will be Amateur Night at The Apollo in Manhattan City for people to come, show and share their talents for all of secondlife to see.Be on the lookout for "The Sandman" because he will be there too. We will keep you posted. Enjoy the pics, but if you want to see the real thing for yourself, come pay us a visit. Everyone is always welcome in Manhattan City! http://slurl.com/secondlife/Manhattan%20City/114/233/26

50% Weekend Sale at Sascha's Designs in Manhattan City this weekend only!

Sashca's Designs in Manhattan City has one of the largest collections of formal and evening wear in Secondlife. Ballroom gowns as well. There are two floors jam packed with beautiful outfits for men and women suitable for any outing. the designer, Sascha Frangilli, has wonderful taste and design skills to keep you coming back for more. Elegance spares no expense at Sascha's Designs. Be the belle of the ball in these lovely gowns and evening dresses.Dress your man here too, so you both can make heads turn. This weekend only Sascha has one of her new release gowns, Pixie Sea, on sale for 50% less than regular price. There is also an evening dress in her shop,Coco Pink, for only10L's this weekend. Perfect for any evening, these are both "must haves". Pop in on Sascha's Designs this weekend and pick up something lovely at an incredible price. Treat yourself. You deserve it.

Cherries Couture: Fashion as sweet as the name

Take a peek inside of Manhattan City's Newest shop, Cherries Couture.With fashions just as sweet as the name, Cherries Fashion is the one stop fashion shop for you!  High quality couture outfits for the hip and sexy SL woman, done cherries way. Come take a peek inside this lovely shop and find that perfect outfit you've been looking  to wear tonight. Evening dresses, party dresses, and more sexy outfits just waiting for you to pick up at marvelously affordable prices. Come join the subscriber & get sneak peeks at the newest creations & hot gifts for members! In case you want to visit for yourself, here's the limo. Hop in and ride on over!  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Manhattan%20City/114/233/26

Come check out the new Athletic Jersies at VIDAL Manhattan! Get a free one for yourself!

Yes, it's correct. New athletic football jersies have arrived in VIDAL Manhattan to add to it's already "sporty" collection of fashion. Now you can rep your team in style. You can also come in and get a free jersey to try out for yourself. Complete with a new skin, make up, facelight, panty and tubesocks included. Tell all of your friends so that they may come and get one too. The price of the jersey's falls in line with VIDALs liberal price range of only 125L's.There ae also a couple of new outfits to pick up too. Custom orders are being taken. If you dont see the one you want but have an idea what you want it to be. Just IM me, MokaLaTae Blinker, in world and we can make it happen. Today there was a nice crowd to come in and get their free jersey like the one pictured above and do some shopping. NBA Jerseys will be available soon and able to get customized.

Also, the 50L items will soon go up in price. Hurry and get these outfits at the 50L price before they change. The azalea peach dress and another pants outfit are also free in the shop for you to get. Come pick up all of these free items that are just waiting for you in Manhattan City! Don't forget to IM MokaLaTae Blinker in world for your custom orders! http://slurl.com/secondlife/Manhattan%20City/246/122/32

Manhattan City welcomes new Fashion and Jewelry Shop !

Manhattan City is growing like a weed all over the place. We have a very wide range of shops and that range is now wider. New Jewelry shop, Fannie Wise Jewelry, owned by Fannie Wise herself, adds more glitter and glam to Manhattan. Fannie specializes in wedding rings but has a wide range of jewelry for men and women. As you will see in the pics and very detailed.When the time comes to tie that virtual knot. Come see us at Fannie Wise Jewelry and get those special rings for your wedding, or simply treat yourself to something original and beautiful.

Looking for sexy and savvy fashions,hair and jewelry? Come check out the new WTB Shop in Manhattan City also. To capture that fresh off the runway look, Zeta Untermeyer, the owner of WTB has just what you need. Also in the picture above,Zeta tells me that WTB stands for Want To Be. I can say, do you want to be beautiful, fashionable and stunning? Come to WTB and you will find it!  Zeta's designs are fresh, vibrant and very well priced. Even your purse will come out happy.The next time you're in Manhattan City, Do yourself a favor and peek into both of these shops, Fannie Wise Jewelry and WTB. Experience city shopping in Manhattan City! Welcome to Manhattan ladies!

Happy 2011! Manhattan City Style!

Yesterday was New Years and in Manhattan City we celebrated at the Margarita Lounge.DJ Urbanking  was our DJ for the event. DJ Urban always brings his lively style of music to any event and we always have a good time. Yesterday was no exception. There was also a contest for best Jersey for 500L's. There was a tie and we had 2 winners to claim a prize of 250L's each. Felicia Carver and Andie Lavender were the winners. Congratulations ladies! We in manhattan City, wish everyone a prosperous, happy and healthy New Year!