Film: The Great Fire of Antique Square

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The Future is Where it's at

As I mentioned in the last post, Antique Square, the physical location, is no longer standing.  However, moving forward, do expect to see the resurrection of Antique Square in another form.  There are plans to move forward to continue to showcase antiquarian merchandise, advertisements, and promotions.  If you are a member of the in-world group, we will be utilizing the group again; as well as this blog.

We just need some time to collect ourselves, gather our thoughts, and restructure to be more effective as a grid-wide group for your patronage and advertising needs.

Stay tuned....

The Great Fire of 2012

It was with much deliberation and heartfelt reflection that the decision to close the physical space - the brick and mortar construction (ok, prims, sculpts, and mesh) - of Antique Square.  Antique Square opened in January to the moving in of shopkeepers and a soft opening for customers who were curious and who desired to walk the streets of the developing shopping district.  It was not long after that we held our first event, The Antiquated Love hunt; followed by the Spring Flower Festival, A Penny Saved, Fireworks shows, music events, the Home and Garden Expo, and SL9B.  We had fun, we achieved success, and we made friends.

Those were ultimately the goals of Antique Square when it was first derived seven months ago.  We also sought to shed a light on the growing, and always present, market for SecondLife antiques dealers.  We did that too. 

The entire endeavor would not have been possible without the assistance, patronage, and support of all who rented, helped build, and visited our small corner of SL.  For that, I thank you all.  I would like to also extend a specific acknowledgement to Clover Windlow who was instrumental in devising and coordinating events, such as the Spring Flower Festival and notorious and popular Fireworks Extravaganzas!

On July 4, we held the last event on the grounds.  Unfortunately (or fortunately), there was a slight mishap and a fire ensued about half an hour into the fireworks show!  The roof of the waterfront pavilion was first to go; collapsing into the depths of water beneath.  Quickly, the trees burst into flames and spread to the structures, benches, and boardwalk.  At some point, the there was an explosion; which resulted in the upturning of the cobblestone paths.  At the end, nothing was left.  Our insurance company claimed that our policy did not extend to "all encompassing destructive fires".  But, alas, we had fun.  The fireworks show turned into a music and dance event to the theme of fire songs.  Dancing was had by all present.  As a side note, I must express that dancing on what was formerly a wall now acting as a surf board was quite the experience!

Fortunately, one of the guests, Ms. Lelani Carver, was able to capture the evenings festivities and destruction for posterity.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lelanicarver/7512664272/

Antique Square Fireworks Extravaganza!

Please join us at Antique Square this Wednesday, the 4th of July, for a fireworks celebration unlike any you've seen in all your Second Life!  Mme. Mistletoe Ethaniel brings her pyrotechnic artistry to the pier for a show beginning at half past eight, Second Life Time, accompanied by patriotic musical selections.  Mme. Ethaniel promises this show will be the greatest and most explosive of her career, and assures the public that they will surely regret it if they are absent during this astounding spectacle!

Following the fireworks show, an informal outdoor ball is planned.

We do hope you will join us for this monumental occasion at Antique Square. Mark your calendars now, and we will see you on Wednesday night!

Every Day I'm Puzzlin'

You can blame Prim Perfect for getting me addicted to making jigsaw puzzles. Click the link below to get a puzzle of the centerpiece of our SL9B build: the Antique Noobs Barbershop Quartet! And starting June 18th, you can visit our build itself!

Antique Square and SL9B

Have you heard?  This year's celebration of Second Life's anniversary, SL9B, is run for residents, by residents.  Aptly, this year's theme is Community.

Thaddeus and I have sent in the paperwork to apply to have an exhibit for Antique Square at this exciting event, and for the past few days we've been hashing out our build plan.  I don't want to give away too many spoilers as to what we've got planned, but I will say that we plan to call the exhibit, "In the Good Old Summertime".  I'm hopeful that it will be get attention of people who may not otherwise have visited Antique Square before, and that it will provide the kind of unique and unforgettable experience they'll be talking about for a while to come.

But we could use some help from you.

One of the most fun aspects of SL Birthday events is finding the best freebies.  In addition to just being a great find, a freebie for our exhibit can be a great way to introduce your products to a wide audience.  It lets people know what your shop is about, and what kind of goods can be found at Antique Square.

If you're interested in contributing a freebie prize for the exhibit, please contact me (either as Mistletoe or as Clover) or Thaddeus.

Additionally, when the festival is on (the week starting of June 18th), we would love to have our own people present at the exhibit, in appropriate attire, making guests feel welcome as they stop by.  After all, the theme is Community, and we want people to see what a friendly and inclusive community we can be.

Want to sneak a look at the work in progress?  You'll have to ask me inworld.  Like I said, I don't want too many spoilers just yet!

Hoedown - this Saturday!

Swing yer partner!  Polish up your dancing boots and join us at Antique Square's Central Park this Saturday from 9AM-11AM SLT for a good ol' fashioned hoedown!

Old-time western dance music will be provided by the incomparable Symmetry Munro.  Guests are encouraged (but not required!) to dress in their best Old West finery.  All ages are welcome.  A couple's dance ball rezzer will be present.

While you're here, visit our shops, take a wagon tour, and delight in the pleasant scenery and community that is Antique Square.

We'll see you at the park Saturday at 9AM!  Don't be late, now, ya hear?

A Penny Saved Round 2

Salutations ladies, gentlemen, children, and all residents of our virtual world!

This Sunday marks the second time in Antique Square's newest exciting activity - A Penny Saved.  A Penny Saved is a week-long sales promotional that happens every other week.  Shopkeepers electing to participate in the week will have a new item set up for you to check out and take home for a price between 50 and 75L.  These items are exclusively at their Antique Square location for this week and at this price!

Come on by and check them out!  Look for the items with the Penny Saved sign and Penny for savings!

  

This week, our theme was "Frontier Family". We hope you enjoy our selection of items for any western themed sim.  These items are also great for other themes, such as Victorian.

Here's what you can find at Antique Square!

Lovely Day for a Stroll...

Looking for a way to pass a fine spring afternoon, perhaps with friends or loved ones?

Come to Antique Square and enjoy one of our three new horse-drawn wagon rides!

The Red tour will take you up and down the Boardwalk, pausing at its north and south ends.

The Gold tour (my personal favorite) will take you into and around our beautiful Central Park.  This one's especially recommended for wooing your sweetheart.

Finally, the Blue tour will lead you around the main road and pause (and announce) each of our local shops and points of interest.  It's the longest of the three.

Each tour is drawn by a pair of horses, and seats up to seven avatars, and it doesn't cost one red linden.

To enjoy any or all of these tours, find the sign on the main pier with a picture of a pair of horses-- just like the picture you see here at this post.  Click it, select your tour, and when the wagon appears, sit at the driver's seat to be on your way!

A Penny Saved: Antique Sales Promotional Week 1

Salutations ladies, gentlemen, children, and all residents of our virtual world!

This Sunday marks the first in Antique Square's newest exciting activity - A Penny Saved.  A Penny Saved is a week-long sales promotional that happens every other week.  Shopkeepers electing to participate in the week will have a new item set up for you to check out and take home for a price between 50 and 75L.  These items are exclusively at their Antique Square location for this week and at this price!

Come on by and check them out!  Look for the items with the Penny Saved sign and Penny for savings!

This week, our theme was "Rain".  After all, April showers are supposed to bring May flowers...

Here's what you can find at Antique Square!

Clover's Kitchen brings you warm comfort food for a rainy day with this 6-prim Grilled Cheese Skillet.  The skillet features particle "grease splatter" effect, sizzling sounds, and steam; and offers a choice of melt-in-your-mouth grilled cheese sandwich (with or without bacon and/or tomato slices) with a click.

Also included with the Grilled Cheese Skillet is a prop cutting board, with knife and tomato slices, to enhance the decor in your kitchen.  The cutting board also has 6 prims.

Both pieces are No Mod|Copy|No Trans and can be had for a steal at Antique Square's "A Penny Saved" promotion!

Colette of Sweet Sorrows has built this lovely and relaxing pergola! Chat or cuddle and let it rain :-)

 Stop by the Park to check out this lovely gazebo built by Tess of Spargel Antiques!

Look inside Nadeau Shoppe for this Antique Sunflower Rain Measurement device!


Remember, these items are on sale until April 21at Antique Square only!

Congrats and Best Wishes, Mattie Rae!

While we are indeed saddened to hear of her departure from Antique Square, we are happy to hear of Mattie Rae's upcoming RL marriage and wish her all the best!  Please don't be a stranger, Mattie!

Giddyup!

People seemed to enjoy the wagon ride at the Spring Flower Festival so much, I've decided to add a regular horse-drawn wagon tour to the Square.  It starts right near the central pier, where you first rez in (it looks like the picture at the left).  Click on the signpost and choose "Guided Shop Tour" and kapoof, your wagon appears.  Hop on!

The wagon makes its way around the Square, pausing at each shop and announcing which shop it is.  I'm hopeful that this will not only make it even more fun and interactive at Antique Square, but also increase the exposure to shops.

Anyway try it out, and let me know what you think!

Thank-yous

The grounds have all been picked up, and Antique Square is back to its "normal" routine until the next event comes along.  But it would not be complete if I didn't take a moment to offer my deepest heartfelt thanks to those who had a hand in making the Spring Flower Festival such a success.

First, of course, to Thaddeus for not only hosting the event on his land (and everything that goes along with land ownership, like stream management and organizing set-up), but for all the hard work he did promoting the event and getting all of us on the same page and working together.  It was no small task and the whole event went much more smoothly because of your efforts.

To Bounce, for making the festive pennants and banners that brought so much light and color to the grounds.  He was one of the first people to say "I'll help!  What can I do?" and to me that deserves special recognition.

To Tess, who came up with a fantastic alternative to the seeming "necessary evil" that hunts have become.  Rather than just say, "Nah, let's not do that," she offered, "Let's do this instead."  And so, she suggested a bargain cart sale, which excited merchants and gave us and shoppers both something to really enjoy.  She also spent the night before the festival's opening putting out flowers in planters and boxes.

To Colette, who transformed the central park into a veritable fairgrounds.  People just didn't stop raving about how wonderful the park looked!  She also made the (free to copy!) red and pink floral arches seen in all the shop doorways.  And, she made and offered several prizes in the Balloon Game.

To our DJs, who kept our guests' toes tapping: PJ Zessinthal and Hoppy Easterling were both a big hit.  Symmetry Munro regrets not being able to make her set, due to unforeseen RL circumstances, but promises to make it up to us on another occasion.  Meanwhile, I offer her my best wishes.  An extra shout-out goes to PJ for the last-second use of her stream for the fireworks show, when Mistletoe's own was malfunctioning.

To every one of the merchants who rented carts, and advertisers who rented ad space on the wagon, I sincerely thank you.

And to everybody else whom I was too foolish and absent-minded to remember, the fault is my own for not doing so.

Thank you all, and I look forward to the next event!

--Clover

Spring Flower Festival Set-up Today!

Ladies and gentlemen, Friday is almost upon us, and with it the start of our three-day Spring Flower Festival! So many of our residents have had a hand in the creation of this event, and in making our Square look as lovely and festive as it does now.  We hope you will be as delighted with the result as we know we are!

Today our Cart Sale merchants begin setting up along our boardwalk.  During our festival, these merchants will offer bargains, new products, and surprises that you'll surely not want to miss!  Here's a list of who you will see (in order, from one end of the boardwalk to the other):

• Sweet Sorrows
• Jewelry Magic
• Nadeau Shoppe
• Venison
• Clover's Kitchen
• Spargel Antiques
• TexWorks
• Artful Panache
• Mattie Rae's Fabrics & Notions
• L'aize Dayz
• Silent Woods
• Fleur-de-Lys Florals

The fun starts tomorrow-- don't miss out!

Antique Square's Spring Flower Festival - updated March 15!

Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to welcome Spring with our first ever Spring Flower Festival!  The merchants of Antique Square are pleased to present this celebration of all things bright and floral for three days, March 23, 24, and 25.

Some of the exciting attractions will include:

• DJed dances (dates/times TBA) featuring old-time music from bygone days
• Rides: a carousel, and horse-drawn wagon tours of the area
• Games: get fun free souvenirs and score some fantastic gifts from our local merchants
• A spectacular 25 & 50L Cart Sale, where you'll find bargains galore from both local merchants and visiting friends
• A magnificent fireworks show
• and more!

Merchants!  There are still carts available!  10-prim carts are available to rent during our three-day festival.  Please contact Thaddeus Nadeau for more information and to reserve your cart today.

So don't forget to mark your calendars, and we'll see you at Antique Square March 23rd-25th!

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Update March 13 - A sneak look at some of our prizes!

	Flower Festival Bears 7 prims each, each adorable teddy bear holds its own flower. There's Tulip (pink), Daffodil (yellow), Crocus (purple), and Paperwhite (white with gold nose). You can collect all four but ONLY if you win them as prizes. These bears are not for sale, but you can get them for free if you're lucky enough to win one!
	Clover's Kitchen Gift Card Your chance to sample delicious, low-prim food and drink that's a feast for the eyes and never ever chats to you. You could win a gift card worth L$100 or L$250 to keep or to give away, good in all our shops (but not our cart at the Festival, sorry!). A limited number of these is available for you to win for free at our game booths!

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Update March 15 - Schedule of Events

• Friday, March 23
  
  • Midnight: Festival Officially begins.
  • All Day: Rides, Games, Cart Sale
  • 8:00 PM SLT: DJ PJ Zessinthal (from The Cat's Meow and others) hosts a dance in the Central Park. Music: 20s-40s. Duration: 2 hours
• Saturday, March 24
  
  • All Day: Rides, Games, Cart Sale
  • Time TBA: DJ Symmetry Munro (from Toot Toot's Carolina Pub) hosts a dance in the Central Park. Music: Vintage Blues. Duration: 2 hours
• Sunday, March 25
  
  • All Day: Rides, Games, Cart Sale
  • 5:00 PM SLT: DJ Hopalong Easterling (of Swingbunnies) hosts a dance in the Central Park. Music: Swing, Big Band, Old Jazz. Duration: 2 hours
  • 8:00 PM SLT: Fireworks show at pier, hosted by Mistletoe Ethaniel. Duration: 30 minutes
  • Midnight SLT: Festival officially closes.

More events and acts to be added as they are scheduled! Keep checking back!

St. Patrick's Day Sale - Clover's Kitchen in Antique Square

Antique Square group members with their group tag activated will receive 20% off St. Patrick's Day themed items at Clover's Kitchen in Antique Square, now through St. Patrick's Day.

• Cheddar Cheese - Usually 50L - now 40L
• 2-Prim Beer Keg - Usually 300L - now 240L
• Tavern Keg Set - Usually 500L - now 400L
• St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes - Usually 250L - now 200L
• Irish Soda Bread - Usually 50L - now 40L

These savings are only for Antique Square group members, only at our Antique Square location, and only through March 17th!  Hurry, you won't want to miss out!

Antiquated Love Hunt coming to an end

Yes, the Antiquated Love Hunt at Antique Square is coming to a close at midnight SLT on February 29 (tonight!).  The hunt was a huge success!  Our first hunt/event at the new Antique Square could not have gone better.

I want to take a moment to thank all of the wonderful and creative shopkeepers who created the fantastic top quality prizes for the guests.  I also want to thank all of the guests who came, hunted, shopped, and enjoyed the locale.  Some of you joined the in-world group and some are following the blog.  Please continue to come, shop, and enjoy the scene at Antique Square.  Keep your ears and eyes open for more forthcoming news about events, sales, hunts, and so much more!

Please, if you have not had time to hunt yet, or gotten to finish the hunt (and kept saying you were gonna do that), make sure to stop on by Antique Square soon!  I have no idea when each shopkeeper will take their items, nor do I know if they intend to make them freebies or sell them in-store.  But, best to be safe and try and find them before getting into the pickle of "shoula, coulda, woulda". :)

Coming next month, we're planning a fantastic Spring Flower Festival; coordinated by our very own shopkeeper Clover Windlow and being prepared by many of our fantastic shopkeepers! 

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Photos from the Fireworks!

River Kyomoon took some fantastic photos from Sunday night's fireworks show!

Thanks so much, River!

Fireworks tonight!

Just a reminder to not miss tonight's fireworks show at Antique Square's pier.  The show starts at 5:00 PM SLT, so make sure you arrive a little bit early to get good seats.  It's an all-ages show, no admission, no dress code (other than please be dressed thanks), and we hope to see you there!

In order to best enjoy the fireworks tonight:

• Turn your Particles (in your Graphics settings) up to at least 1024.
• Your Draw Distance doesn't need to be too high; between 64 and 96m will be plenty to see the show by.
• Turn on your music stream!  There will be a selection of tunes to go with the fireworks
• Stay back behind the ropes, a safe distance from the launchers.
• Please refrain from screen-filling gestures or obtrusive particles during the show.
• If the pyrotechnician receives 1000L in tips during the show, she will blow up a certain breedable type chicken at the finale.  If she receives 5000L in tips, she will blow up a half dozen certain breedable type chickens at the finale.

See you tonight at 5PM!

Moonlight Serenade - A Vintage Valentine's Day Dance

Please join us in the Central Park at Antique Square on the night of February 14th (a Tuesday) for two hours of romantic music from the big band era.  DJ Hopalong Easterling (the "Big Band Bunny") will play all your favorite old time songs from Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Glen Miller, and so much more.  A couples' dance ball will be available.

Requested (but not required) attire is vintage formal.

The dance begins at 4PM SLT.  Don't be late!

Fireworks Spectacular @ Antique Square

You read it right!  On February 26 at 5 PM SLT, we'll be having a fireworks spectacular!  The event will be hosted by our vintage performer of the night and your hostess, Mistletoe Ethaniel.

Ms. Ethaniel has been bringing a festival of lights to audiences for years in SL.  In order to bring you the best show possible, she works tirelessly to coordinate the various fireworks in her arsenal.  Once she achieves the pattern of "booms", as she calls them, Mistletoe works to locate and program a music show to enhance the experience.  So, her audience not only gets a great light show, but a great evening of music!  Some of the music that you can expect to hear includes sousa and rag. 

So, come on over to Antique Sqaure; bring a friend, bring a posse, bring yourself!  Attire is required, but wear casual clothing for a night of lights and music under the stars February 26!


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Attention Antique Square Shopkeepers

Thaddeus has foolishly generously put me in charge of planning a Spring Flower Festival for this March.  Think daffodils, crocuses, tulips, and more!

Things we'd like to include:

• live entertainment
• rides
• a themed hunt
• special promotions (in keeping with the theme)
• fireworks

What do you guys think?  Estimated time would be mid- or late-March (near or following the Spring Equinox).  Contact me (Clover Windlow or Mistletoe Ethaniel) with your ideas, and thank you!

Antique Square Art Walk is here!

At Antique Square, we value probiding a wholistic experience to our shoppers and visitors.  Antique Square strives to be more than just a shopping destination, but a palce to also celebrate the arts, culture, music, education, and so much more that our virtual and real worlds can provide!

With that being said, allow us to introduce the first Antique Square Art Walk exhibition.

Join us in welcoming guest artist Haveit Neox in showcasing 10 original works spotlighting his beautiful sim, Sparquerry.  Haveit has recently been a featured artist with a sim-wide exhibition on a LEA sim in December.

From now until March 10, Haveit's images will be displayed around the Antique Square.  Please take a moment to stop in , walk around, and enjoy the work.  Please read more about Haveit's work on the page on this blog dedicated to the exhibit.

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From Tumblr: "Best Hunt Ever!"

From Pi's Curious Findings on Tumblr, by Picarella:

Best hunt Ever!  Great prizes!  Antiquated Love Hunt [link given] 
Taken at Royal Tots (46, 40, 24)

Sale - For Antique Square Members Only!

Clover's Kitchen brings delicious food and drink that are tempting to look at, low in prims, and never chat to you.  And at our new Antique Square location, members of the Antique Square group can bring that goodness home for 15% off!

Every baked good, dairy product, tea set... every fine treat at Clover's Kitchen is yours for 15% off!  Just wear your Antique Square tag when you shop.

This sale is only here through February 29th, so make sure you take advantage of the savings right away!

Visit Clover's Kitchen in Antique Square now!

(And while you're there, make sure you join our group to learn about sales, specials, new products, and get special group-only dollarbies.  As always, thank you for shopping with us!)

Antiquated Love Hunt Started!

Come on over to the Antique Square on the Royal Tots sim for some fantastic hunting.  Participate in our first hunt and event; Antiquated Love Hunt.  While there, make sure to check out the deals.

All of the merchants have placed prizes out in their shops.  Just look for the small pink hearts.


For previews of the hunt gifts, look on the Antiquated Love Hunt page of this blog.  You won't be disappointed!

Antiquated Love Hunt Update

Here at Antique Square, we're getting everything set up and ready for the first hunt; Antiquated Love Hunt!

Click the hunt poster to go to the hunt page.

All of the wonderful shopkeepers are participating and working hard to bring to you each a lovely gift to take home and enjoy.  As the week progresses, the hunt page will continue to be updated with images of the prizes.  Please come on back and check it to see what fun items you can expect to find!

Welcome to Antique Square!

Welcome to Antique Square (And our shiny new blog).

Antique Square is a small shopping area set on a carefully arranged quarter sim parcel at Royal Tots. The shops and Peddlers trend toward the antique and vintage whether in furnishings, accessories or fabrics and textures. Modeled after a village square, visitors (and shoppers) can easily  examine and even try out the various styles and types of home and garden goods the shopkeepers offer.

This blog will help highlight new releases, special events, and occasionally the thoughts of the designers regarding a particular piece or project.

We look forward to seeing you on the Square.

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