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Enter the Virtual Mine with Designing Worlds
Submitted by Saffia Widdershins on 21 May 2012

Join us today, Monday 21st May at 2pm SLT in our beautiful studio in Garden of Dreams as we visit the Virtual Mine, a fascinating project in Second Life, created by Sand Castles Studios, in association with the Deep Down Mine documentary film.

The town of Maytown - and the polluting power station beyondThe town of Maytown - and the polluting power station beyond

We'll be talking to one of the makers of the documentary - Jen Gilomen, and to Gianna Borgnine of Sand Castle studios, as we explore the background to the creation of this region and the documentary, and then explore the area, looking at the issues it raises about the need for power, the cost of mountaintop mining, and the alternatives that could provide the needed power and employment, with far fewer environmental costs.

It makes for a fascinating show – so do come and join us at 2pm!

Or – if you can’t attend in person – tune in at 2pm SLT on Monday for the live show on http://treet.tv/live – where you can now chat with other audience members and even some of the participants during the show – or catch it later in the week on our shows page on the Treet.tv web site at http://treet.tv/shows/designingworlds – our very own version of the iPlayer!

And you might also like to tackle the Prim Perfect jigsaw, taken from this show, which we posted earlier today!

Happy Hunting! tapes today - Friday 18th May
Submitted by Saffia Widdershins on 18 May 2012

On Friday, May 17th at 3pm PST, Happy Hunting will be taping in the treet.tv studios in Garden of Dreams. So, come on over, take a seat in our very comfy studio chairs, then watch the taping.

Or - at least - the first part of the taping - for after that we'll be off on a secret mission to find out all about the Home and Garden Expo, which is happening from Saturday May 19th - Monday May 28th.

But before then, we will be finding out all the latest news and gossip from our Hunt reporter, Frequency Picnic who will be showing us all the latest goodies.

Men Only Hunt 2Men Only Hunt 2

Our guest in the studio is missqwerty Pevensey, who will be joining us to talk about the Men Only Hunt!

See you in the studio and Happy Hunting!

Designing Worlds looks into Making It Real
Submitted by Saffia Widdershins on 15 May 2012

Today, Tuesday 15th May, we shall be recording a special edition of Designing Worlds at our studio in Garden of Dreams.

The show will be broadcast on May 28th, but you can watch the taping, and participate by putting questions to our guests.

The theme of the show is looking at two Second Life businesses which - in different ways - are planning to transition into the real world.

The White ArmoryThe White Armory

The first of these is The White Armory - a well known store that specialises in medieval weaponry and beautiful costumes created by Colton Drechster and Bee Dumpling respectively.

The second is Jazzpaws, the initiative by Zayn Till and Wynx Whiplash of the tinies of Raglanshire, whose recent Kickstarter project garnered a great amount of interest across the grid.

Art Trail in Raglanshire, home of the TiniesArt Trail in Raglanshire, home of the Tinies

We'll be discussing these projects, and talking with Maria Korolov of Hypergrid Business about this new style of business transfer and the use of Kickstarter (and similar) funding. And you will have a chance to join the discussion and put your questions to our guests.

Filming will start at around 1.30pm, but you should arrive by 1pm to make sure of a seat.

Designing Worlds discovers Not Everything Is Plain Black & White in Inworldz
Submitted by Saffia Widdershins on 14 May 2012

Dancing with statues at ‘Not Everything Is Plain Black & White’ in InworldzDancing with statues at ‘Not Everything Is Plain Black & White’ in InworldzJoin us today, Monday 14th May at 2pm SLT in our beautiful studio in Garden of Dreams as we take a trip to another grid - Inworldz - to explore a fascinating art installation by the artist Fuschia Nightfire - who is also well-known in Second Life.

We'll be exploring 'Not Everything Is Plain Black & White' and it’s being staged on the Falathrim region by Fleure Homewood. This is an immersive installation and - to help you become a part of it - Fuschia has supplied a range of hairs, clothing and skins freely available to visitors.

‘Not Everything Is Plain Black & White’ in Inworldz‘Not Everything Is Plain Black & White’ in Inworldz

There is a path to follow and hidden corners to discover (it's well worth braving the metallic spiders!). As we explore, Fuschia and Fleure talk to us about the installation, and about the capabilities of and advantages of building and showing Art in Inworldz.

It makes for a striking and very unusual show – so do come and join us at 2pm!

‘Not Everything Is Plain Black & White’ in Inworldz‘Not Everything Is Plain Black & White’ in Inworldz

Or – if you can’t attend in person – tune in at 2pm SLT on Monday for the live show on http://treet.tv/live – where you can now chat with other audience members and even some of the participants during the show – or catch it later in the week on our shows page on the Treet.tv web site at http://treet.tv/shows/designingworlds – our very own version of the iPlayer!

And you might also like to tackle the Prim Perfect jigsaw, taken from this show, which we posted earlier today!

Steam Powered Giraffe and Destany Laval on Metaverse Arts!
Submitted by Saffia Widdershins on 13 May 2012

Metaverse Arts Host Gwen Carillon with Steam Powered GiraffeMetaverse Arts Host Gwen Carillon with Steam Powered GiraffePlease join us today in the Designing Worlds Studio in Garden of Dreams at 12 noon, Sunday 13th May, for an exclusive viewing of Metaverse Arts' latest episode on Treet TV.

Destany LavalDestany LavalMVA Host, Gwen Carillon, interviews the renowned steampunk musicians of Steam Powered Giraffe and talented steampunk artist Destany Laval of UnZipped.

The world of Second Life welcomes Real Life Steampunk! You don't want to miss this one!

Or – if you can’t attend in person – tune in at 2pm SLT on Monday for the live show on http://treet.tv/live – where you can now chat with other audience members and even some of the participants during the show – or catch it later in the week on our shows page on the Treet.tv web site at http://treet.tv/shows/metaverse-arts – our very own version of the iPlayer!

Special thanks to Aisling Sinclair, for her contributions to this show!
Steam Powered Giraffe perform on Metaverse ArtsSteam Powered Giraffe perform on Metaverse Arts

Sanity Falls and It’s Fun to be 5 on today’s Happy Hunting!
Submitted by Saffia Widdershins on 11 May 2012

Join us for today's Happy Hunting! in the treet.tv studio at 3pm, Friday 11th May, when the guests are Kiana Writer of the Sanity Falls Hunt, and Saffia Widdershins of the Prim Perfect Birthday Hunt.

Sanity Falls PosterSanity Falls Poster

Kiana Writer is the Director of MadPea Productions. She will be talking about the Sanity Falls Hunt, which runs from April 1st to June 30th. You've got plenty of time to do this grid wide hunt, with its unusual twist.

Saffia with one of the prizes in the Prim Perfect quest: photo by GM NikolaidisSaffia with one of the prizes in the Prim Perfect quest: photo by GM Nikolaidis

Saffia Widdershins, of Prim Perfect Publications will tell us all about the Prim Perfect Birthday Hunt - It's Fun To Be 5! This time around the theme is a garden party, which ties in with spring and the coming summer season. If you've done any of the other previous Prim Perfect hunts, then you know how good they are. Saffia will also be talking about the Quest associated with the Hunt - one lucky winner will be getting this motorcycle as part of the star prize - which is worth over 12,000 Linden.

Frequency and Cinders on the Happy Hunting! set during the filming of Show 6Frequency and Cinders on the Happy Hunting! set during the filming of Show 6

Frequency Picnic, Hunt News Reporter will be showing some of the latest goodies from current hunts., plus giving you, the viewer the heads up on upcoming hunts, and showing some of the fantastic gifts that are on offer! Don't forget to check out Freq's hunt news on this blog too.

So join us at 3pm today in the studiofor the broadcast. Bring along your hunter friends too. We will be glad to have you all join us for the show.

Or – if you can’t attend in person – tune in at 3pm SLT on Friday for the live show on http://treet.tv/live – where you can now chat with other audience members and even some of the participants during the show – or catch it later in the week on our shows page on the Treet.tv web site at http://treet.tv/shows/happy-hunting.

Until then, Happy Hunting!

Return to the Fantasy Faire with Designing Worlds!
Submitted by Saffia Widdershins on 7 May 2012

Nu Orne, created by Elicio Ember, photographed by Wildstar BeaumontNu Orne, created by Elicio Ember, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont
Join us today, Monday 30th April at 2pm SLT in our beautiful studio in Garden of Dreams for a very special extended show, a Designing Worlds pays a visit to the Fantasy Faire!

"Shifting Sands at the Fantasy Faire, designed by Kayle Matzerath, photographed by Judith Lefevre"Shifting Sands at the Fantasy Faire, designed by Kayle Matzerath, photographed by Judith Lefevre

Accompanied by Elizabeth Tinsley and Zander Green, the executive producers, we explore some of the fascinating aspects of the Fantasy Faire, and meet some of the people who created the lovely sims, or brought their exciting new fantasy products to share with visitors.

A petite in Meandervale, designed by Marcus Inkpen and Sharni AzaleeA petite in Meandervale, designed by Marcus Inkpen and Sharni Azalee

There's also coverage of all the sims, a look at the phenomenon of the petites, an introduction to the amazing Booshies and an interview with the giantess!

A giantess in The Tides, designed by Allia BaroqueA giantess in The Tides, designed by Allia Baroque

It makes for a fascinating show – so do come and join us at 2pm!

Or – if you can’t attend in person – tune in at 2pm SLT on Monday for the live show on http://treet.tv/live – where you can now chat with other audience members and even some of the participants during the show – or catch it later in the week on our shows page on the Treet.tv web site at http://treet.tv/shows/designingworlds – our very own version of the iPlayer!
An elephant in Devil&amp's Locket, created by Lauren Thibaud and photographed by Wildstar BeaumontAn elephant in Devil&amp's Locket, created by Lauren Thibaud and photographed by Wildstar Beaumont

Kiana Writer and Saffia Widdershins on Happy Hunting!
Submitted by Saffia Widdershins on 4 May 2012

On Friday, May 4th at 3pm PST, my guests will be Kiana Writer of the Sanity Falls Hunt, and Saffia Widdershins of the Prim Perfect Birthday Hunt. We'll be taping in the treet.tv studios in Garden of Dreams. So, come on over, take a seat in our very comfy studio chairs, then watch the taping.

Sanity Falls PosterSanity Falls Poster

Kiana Writer is the Director of MadPea Productions. She will be talking about the Sanity Falls Hunt, which runs from April 1st to June 30th. You've got plenty of time to do this grid wide hunt, with its unusual twist.

Saffia with one of the prizes in the Prim Perfect quest: photo by GM NikolaidisSaffia with one of the prizes in the Prim Perfect quest: photo by GM Nikolaidis

Saffia Widdershins, of Prim Perfect Publications will tell us all about the Prim Perfect Birthday Hunt - It's Fun To Be 5! This time around the theme is a garden party, which ties in with spring and the coming summer season. If you've done any of the other previous Prim Perfect hunts, then you know how good they are.

Frequency and Cinders on the Happy Hunting! set during the filming of Show 6Frequency and Cinders on the Happy Hunting! set during the filming of Show 6

Frequency Picnic, Hunt News Reporter will be showing some of the latest goodies from current hunts. Plus giving you, the viewer the heads up on upcoming hunts. Spring and summer look to be loaded with hunts, big and small, grid wide to store or sim sized. I can't wait to see what great hunt gifts she'll be bringing to the show. Don't forget to check out Freq's hunt news on this blog too.

MarkTwain White and Markie the Gnome have told us that they are taking a vacation for a while. Personally, I think Markie is on the run from his wannabe girl friend. So for right now, Where in the World is MarkTwain White is on hiatus. Or at least until Markie finds someone to be her willing boyfriend. We will keep our viewers posted on further developments.

See you in the studio and Happy Hunting!

Designing Worlds is back – with a visit to the Flying Tigers!
Submitted by Saffia Widdershins on 30 April 2012

Flying Tigers in the air: photograph by Wildstar BeaumontFlying Tigers in the air: photograph by Wildstar BeaumontJoin us today, Monday 30th April at 2pm SLT in our beautiful studio in Garden of Dreams for the first show in our new season - and it promises to be a very exciting one!

Flying Tigers on the ground: photograph by Wildstar BeaumontFlying Tigers on the ground: photograph by Wildstar Beaumont

We're launching the new season with a visit to the fabulous Flying Tigers - part of a series of sims based around the Second World War and aerial combat. We'll be exploring their training and their aircrafts, seeing stunt flying, a re-creation of an important historical battle, and visiting their beautiful re-creation of the Monument to the Fighters of the Second World War in Washington DC.

Flying Tigers: The Mmeorial: photograph by Wildstar BeaumontFlying Tigers: The Mmeorial: photograph by Wildstar Beaumont

It makes for a fascinating show – so do come and join us at 2pm!

Or – if you can’t attend in person – tune in at 2pm SLT on Monday for the live show on http://treet.tv/live – where you can now chat with other audience members and even some of the participants during the show – or catch it later in the week on our shows page on the Treet.tv web site at http://treet.tv/shows/designingworlds – our very own version of the iPlayer!

Flying Tigers - into combat: photograph by Wildstar BeaumontFlying Tigers - into combat: photograph by Wildstar Beaumont

The Flying Tigers are also planning a Virtual World War 2 Conference to be held in Second Life - something that they are planning as a first of an annual event. The Conference will be held in association with Virtual Pioneers, one of the ISTE groups, who will be the educational partner. This event, which will be held in the World War 2 themed SL Flying Tigers’ Sims, will take place May 19th to May 20th, 2012 and include sessions on a variety of WW2 topics, including WW2 Aviation, WW2 Memorials, and the Holocaust. There is a call for proposals at the website [ http://bit.ly/IipDTv ]. For further inquiries please message jessii2009 Warrhol in world.

Flying Tigers - safe landings: photograph by Wildstar BeaumontFlying Tigers - safe landings: photograph by Wildstar Beaumont

Happy Hunting goes to the Faire today!
Submitted by Saffia Widdershins on 27 April 2012

Happy Hunting!Happy Hunting!Join us today, Friday April 27th at 3pm for a rather special episode of Happy Hunting! in the treet.tv studios in Garden of Dreams.

First of all, we filmed it entirely on location at the Fantasy Faire 2012 - which is an amazing event - with a really awesome hunt going on right now. Cinders will be talking to Elizabeth Tinsley and Zander Greene about the Fairelands Saga Hunt - and about this wonderful event too - which is raising funds for Relay for Life in Second Life.

The Fairelands Saga Hunt HUDThe Fairelands Saga Hunt HUDAnd we have all the latest hunt news from Frequency Picnic. Freq will be showing off some of the great hunt gifts she has found from some of the current hunts – and she'll be showing off a really awesome avatar too! And there are some terrific gifts out there for all you hunters so be sure to check it out!

Come on over to the treet.tv studio, take a seat, be part of our studio audience. Bring along your hunter friends too. We will be glad to have you all join us for the show.

Until then, Happy Hunting!