Just Around the Corner--The Grand Finale!

The end is in sight. Sunday, March 1st, 6pm SLT---Come join me in saying goodbye to the Novem franchise. It's been a crazy year, so I'd like to commemorate it appropriately.... Remember all the fuss about live sex shows, and nipples, and architecture that defied the laws of physics? (gasp!)Well, let's relive those moments and many more, and have a wake befitting the harlot that is Novem. Discover, at long last, what's behind the green door.

The theme for the last dance is an Alt Masquerade. Don't come as you are---come as who you want to be. Create an Alt (or use one you already have) and let your Freak Flag Fly! Do what you dare not do, lest the neighbors on respectable street discover your nasty habits.

There will be dancing, with music provided by two of Novem's DJs; Naked Innertube Racing (yes, I've been talking about this for a long time, but this time it's really happening!); some Novem trivia with cash prizes; and a "Back Room" for the more adventurous of the attendees. A wonderful prize will be awarded for most creative avatar name, and one for most remarkable character. Join us, won't you? Contact me, MissLily Nightfire, for details.

Belhaven Sneak Peek - Saturday January 10, 5-7pm SLT -- With DJ Kiralette Kelley!

Dancing to the sound of the DJ....in a Dark Reverie setting, look through the bottom of your Belhaven pint, and find out why The 9 Muses Brewery is the something different you were looking for. Erotic Intrigue, Wanton Hussies, Hopeless Cads, Vixens, Harlots, Gentleman, Charming Ladies, and everything you could imagine.

I've been blabbering about Belhaven for a few months now, and on Saturday, January 10, you can experience the magic yourself. DJ Kira will be spinning rock-solid tunes this evening, from 5-7pm SLT. Join us as we open Belhaven for a test drive.

It's Raining....frogs?

Last night good friend of Port Novem, Cookie Bookmite (no relation), answered a call for help over the Winterfell Group Chat. Ok, it was a call for a place to dance, but Cookie let Isole Juliesse know that there is always streaming music at Port Novem, and suggested that she come over and dance there. Cookie made an announcement to the Muses Playhouse group (please join, if you're not already a member), and in a short time the place was jumping. And speaking of jumping, pictured above is Lulu Seetan keeping her cool in a deluge of toads, courtesy of our new friend Wrath Constantine. Cookie is dancing under a torrent of cats and dogs, while Cyn Sweetwater, Magdalena Kamenev, Dybbuk Denimore, Tinker Imako, and Wrath Constantine dance under the falling sparkles. (Sorry about the crappy picture--I think Cookie must have been licking the toads!) Check out our Flickr Stream for more pics.

Anytime someone wants a place to dance, keep Port Novem in mind and feel free to use the facilities for yourselves and your friends. See you all soon!

A Grand Opening, Indeed

The first event at our new home in Winterfell Laudanum was a wonderful success, to the point that after Mitsu Figaro's shift was over, Nova Sakigake volunteered to take over the turntables and keep the party going. Last week's theme was Villians in Literature, and the costume winners were Gregoe Zlatkis for his portrayal of the Headless Horseman; and Bela Lubezki as Harley Quinn. Great costumes you guys! This week's prize was L$500 cash money for each winner. This week's theme is NO THEME! It's CHAOS! It's a FREE-FOR-ALL! Dress accordingly! Wednesday, August 20th, 8-10pm.

Villainy Abounds!

Wednesday, August 13, 8-10pm SL! Celebrate those unsung heroes of Literature (and history)--the villains! Dance with Mata Hari--if you dare! Sip absinthe with Iago (what did I do with that damn handkerchief?) Play trivia with Christine (vintage car? Stephen King? Nevermind....) Anyhoo--Come to Novem: Winterfell for our salute to Villainy. Prizes for Best Female Villain and Best Male Villain. It's our inaugural party at our new home in Winterfell Laudanum. We have lots of surprises in store! This week's event is co-hosted by the deadly Lulu Seetan, with special guest Villain Marcus Gabriel Mason. And as usual, music provided by Mitsu Figaro of Radio Riel. Join Us....

Piracy on the Palisade!

Lily & Lulu's Pirate Fete, this Wednesday, August 6th, from 8-10pm SL, at Novem: The Muses Playhouse. All are welcome: Pirates, wenches, stowaways, monkeys, dim-witted noblemen--all will be allowed entry (however we make no guarantees as to your safety). Come for the mussels, stay for the clams! Don't like shellfish?--try the snails! Prizes for Best Pirate--Male and Female. Trivia! Dancing! Reckless abandon! Bring your friends--I'll give a special prize to the person who brings the most guests! This week's music is being provided by Gabrielle Riel herself! Co-hostess are once again Lulu Seetan and Gematria SteelGears. Let the carnage begin!


My pirate name is:

Calico Mary Vane
Often indecisive, you can't even choose a favorite color. You're apt to follow wherever the wind blows you, just like Calico Jack Rackham, your namesake. You tend to blend into the background occaisionally, but that's okay, because it's much easier to sneak up on people and disembowel them that way. Arr!

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Follow the Breadcrumbs!

This Wednesday, July 30th is Fairy Tale night at Novem, 8-10pm SL. Come as your favorite fairy tale character for a chance to win an amazing prize! This week's set design is by Lulu Seetan--take a look at the magical surroundings she has created for us. She will also be hosting the event with Gematria SteelGears. Music will once again be provided by Mitsu Figaro of Radio Riel. Come down and see that Fairy Tales can come true!

Industrial Revolution at Novem--7-9pm SL

As happens in steampunk land, the wheels of industry keep turning and things change. So, tonight, and for the next few weeks, Friday Night Lounge is being replace by Industrial Revolution--a night of goth and industrial music, provided by DJ Nova Sakigake, 7-9pm SL on Fridays. So wear your dark Victorian steampunk garb and come dance with us!

Flying High!

Another whiz bang event at Novem: The Muses Playhouse this Wednesday, July 23rd. Airship Day saw a record crowd as people rode the Aer Traba Lily (*blush*) and danced to the music of DJ Mitsu Figaro. The build was designed and constructed by Brandlew Babenco, a name to watch, for sure! The ship will still be docked at Novem for a few more days, so come on by and take a look.

Lulu Seetan did a great job of co-hosting with young Master Darien Mason, who seems to have gone through some sort of time travel thingy, only to come out the other end as his 12 year old self. Hmmm...good thing that Novem is all ages now.

This week's costume prizes were awarded to Kol Wysznik for Best Captain, and to yours truly for Best Crew. Kol's prize was a piano, and mine was a metal robot guy, both built and donated by Brandlew (sorry BB--I didn't see the prize up close yet, as Lulu hasn't given it to me yet!) Lulu took some off-the-cuff pics at the event, so check our Flickr to see what you missed, or to possibly see yourself in our photo stream. I'll include links to other pictures as I get them.

A special thanks goes out to Flea Habilis, who, once again, helped us put together out gift items. If you did't receive one, become a member of our group and one should be available in the Past Notices. Or, IM me in world if you would. If I've forgotten to thank anyone, please forgive me, as I'm still recuperating from the event...

Airship Day at Novem!

Take off for the skies this Wednesday, July 23, 8-10pm SL, when Novem: The Muses Playhouse celebrates Airship Days in New Babbage! Come see the magnificent build by Brandlew Babenco. Win prizes for Best Captain, and for Best Crew! Dance! Trivia! Fun for all ages! Music by Mitsu Figaro of Radio Riel. Hosted by Dr. Darien "Dodo" Mason, and Miss Lulu "Cute as a Button" Seetan.

Wonderland in Babbage!

Due to the popularity of our Alice in Wonderland set at The Muses Playhouse, we'll be leaving it up through Sunday, July 20th. Last night's Lewis Carroll event was a great success, with lots of new friends in attendance, as well as our favorite old friends returning. Unfortunately Vivian went mad and was unable to attend, so my co-hostess for the evening was the increasingly insane Lulu Seetan.

Per my request, Mistu changed things up a bit, music-wise, going, instead, for a "demented carnival sound," and the crowd loved it. Great work, Mitsu!

Everybody outdid themselves with the costumes last night--you people keep getting more and more creative with every week. Our birdbrained host Darien Mason was a Dodo. Lulu Seetan was the top Alice of the pack, having won the title "Most Wondrous Character" (the prize was a tea table set donated by Christine McAllister--thanks very much). A few mad hatters dotted the crowd, with Xavier Wilkinson AGAIN winning the contest (Maddest Character). He won a gigantic chess set created and donated by Flea Habilis. (And thanks Flea for all you help greeting people, making cloud chairs, giving me hugs, etc.) Flea was a particularly sexy bunny, as was her friend whose name escapes me...sorry! Then there was a Donnie Darko bunny (Dr. Dayafter); a ketchup eating bunny (Wires Blackburn), as well as some cute bunnies, some playing cards, some glamorous ladies, a flamingo, a few cats I believe.... All around--a great turn out.

You can see pictures at our flickr page, and also at the following location, thanks to Affinity Moody.

We're leaving the giant chess set on the roof of the flats across the street to the south of Novem, so if you want to play, feel free. There are floating cloud chairs in place for you to see the board with ease.

Next week's theme, Airship Day. Then the following week....PIRATES!!!

Friday Night Lounge

This past Friday we had another nice turnout for our new Friday Night Lounge. And it's not just Fridays--we have music playing all the time, so come on over and use our dance floor (right click on the copper floor to start), or use the couples dance machine (right click again). We've had an influx of people around since Loki Eliot's beautiful machinima hit the web, so thanks for the good PR, young Master Eliot. We've made some new friends here at Novem, so stop by and I'm sure you'll see some new folks hovering around.

"OFF WITH THEIR HEADS" week at Novem!

Happy Bastille Day! Heads will be rolling all week at Novem! Starting today there will be a guillotine on the first landing on the stairs, for you to take care of those that have overstepped their authority. (There are some "naughty poses" on the guillotine, so please, please, PLEASE DO NOT USE THEM, or I will be booted out of town and there will be no more fun parties! But blood and decapitation are fine, so knock yourselves out.)

Then on Wednesday, 7-9pm SL, the mayhem continues with our "All Things Lewis Carroll, All the Time" event. We'll have a free "Gift Hookah" filled with assorted goodies pertaining to Mr. Carroll and the Alice stories. The costume contest will be for Maddest Character, and for Most Wondrous Character. Christine McAllister Pearse is graciously donating one of this week's prizes, a boxed tea table set with scones, sandwich assortment, a pot of tea and a table. Thank you very much Mrs. Pearse--you and your husband have been most kind. There will also be a Lewis Carroll exhibit on loan from the Caledon Library, thanks to the very generious Sir JJ Drinkwater. So dress up, come on down, and have fun with us at The Muses Playhouse.

As usual, the events are being presented by MissLily Nightfire and her lovely sister in crime, MissVivian Looming. On Wednesday our charming host is the dashing (and a bit mad) Dr. Darien Mason; and music will be provided by Dr. Mitsu Figaro of Radio Riel.