Fracture, a Second Life club of sorts with a loyal, long-lasting following, was built about eight years ago by the inimitable music curator & DJ extraordinaire, Beta Bates. It has weathered a lot of changes, but is still going strong.
Fracture’s tagline:
Fracture. If you’re here you probably know the deal. Awesome music. Queer safe space. All are welcome, but respect your sisters & brothers & others.
When I say “loyal,” I mean that a lot of its regulars have known each other & have been friends for years — many of whom have met each other in real life, and continued friendships and relationships in meatspace as well.
Neb & Beta
I’ve been lucky enough to know most of the folks there for nearly all of that time and have had the pleasure of meeting quite a few of them face-to-face — including my partner.
In the gardens at the old Fracture
The friendships I have forged here are like no other. Having Fracture as a meeting place has been a constant and a refuge for me for nearly all of my existence in Second Life (10 years this May!) The people here have made a huge impact on my life for the better, and I am eternally grateful for their love, companionship, and support.
Halloween in July at Fracture (2010)
Some time ago, Jubilant Quakenbush (a close Fracture friend) and I were brainstorming for a collaborative event at Fracture — a themed decor with a collection of music to be played during the event to match the theme — but we never got around to doing it before my PC went kaput. Since I’ve had the good fortune to use my partner’s laptop for a few months, Jubi & I got around to planning as soon as I was back on the grid — and the timing was perfect to hold it during Fracture’s 8-year anniversary celebration — so, of course I had to go all out. It happens today (21 February) from 10AM PST – 2PM PST.
“La Petite Mort”, installation at Fracture
Jubi’s announcement for the event:
“La Petite Mort”, an installation by Nebulosus Severine (in collaboration with Jubilant Quackenbush, and with additional music provided by Phant Nabob and Beta Bates) was originally inspired by a conversation about songs with orgasms incorporated into them.
Picture courtesy of Jubilant Quackenbush
Fracture’s event announcement:
Saturday: to celebrate Fracture’s maturity, Nebulosus Severine and Jubilant Quackenbush have turned the club into an adult fantasy boudior, complete with bordello colors, naughty pictures, lava lamp and a rotating chandelier! Come see the Le Petit Mort instillation and listen to sexy tunes at our 8th Fractureversary Party, 10 AM- 2 PM PDT. Smoking jackets and burlesque outfits would fit in well.
Fracture is here —-> maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Drinker/49/23/1738
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Omg I just saw this.
We are so very blessed to have you in our big weirdo family! ❤