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Three weeks ago we opened our newly redesigned sim, Emvee Cuba, and started taking entries for a photo contest. While I knew that we had created a beautiful space within SL, and I hoped that residents would enjoy it, I have been overwhelmed and impressed by the gorgeous and diverse art that SL residents have created using Emvee Cuba for a backdrop.

We’ve spent the last week in close deliberation, pouring through the more than FIVE HUNDRED amazing images people were generous enough to share with us and with each other. Each image was beautiful and precious and it has been an exceptionally hard decision, however, we promised prizes, so we had to choose! The winners are:

Grand Prize Winner (L$10,000 and physical print)

“Jesus don’t want me for a sunbeam” by Micheal119de Allen

Runners Up (winners of physical prints):

“Wallflower” by Vye Graves

and

“Stolen” by Mindo Darcy

Congratulations to the winners, and a huge thank you to everyone who participated. If you haven’t had a chance to browse through the Emvee Island Flickr Group yet, I highly recommend it– though, beware, you may lose half your day!

The response to Emvee Cuba island has been awesome so far! Menno sent this along to the team. It’s one of the best uses I’ve seen for our new home in the metaverse. Dinosaurs, electric guitars and afro-cuban musica, who could ask for anything more

We’ve also gotten a lot of great snapshots from the island on our flickr group account! Don’t forget, we still have four days until the deadline for our contest, so get your picture in soon. You can also take a look at pier’s shots of our island here.
On top of that we’re rated as one of the top sites to visit in Second Life by Raul Crimson.

We’re really excited about all the buzz and look forward to doing more events in the future. Don’t forget to submit your pictures to our flickr group where some lucky contestant will win oodles of poodles….maybe not poodles specifically but a whole lot of stuff and come visit Emvee Cuba!!

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The most gorgeous island in SL is finally open to the public. Tomorrow (May 2) Emvee’s Cuba Island is holding it’s first event to show off our awesomeness. Starting at Noon SLT DJ Doubledown Tandino will play some tunes for your listening pleasure. Slim Warrior will also play a set at 1:30 SLT. The event lasts until 3:30 SLT. Attendees are invited to browse our gift shops and boutique outlets for Hybrid, Lemon, Torrid and the Loft 12-3:30 SLT with musical entertainment by DJ Doubledown Tandino. We’re also holding a photo contest. So here’s the scoop, take pictures at the Emvee Cuba island and sumbit them to our flickr group. Three high-res pics will be chosen and owners will receive an 8×10″ high quality print of their image. One uber lucky devil will also get L$10,000. The contest lasts until May 16th so be sure to visit the island and get some pictures in. All pictures submited will be considered for the Emvee Cuba gallery in-world. Ugh, I can’t wait. I’m putting my virtual dance shoes on as we speak! Hope to see you there!