Exclusive Interviews: Exploring the Creative Minds Behind OpenSim

At Virtual-HG, we believe in shining a light on the innovators, artists, and dreamers who make virtual worlds extraordinary. Over the past year, we’ve had the privilege of sitting down with some of the most influential figures in the OpenSim community — each bringing their own vision, creativity, and passion to the metaverse.

Ferd Frederix: The Dream Behind DreamGrid
In this inspiring interview, Ferd shares how a simple idea grew into DreamGrid, a platform that empowers creators to bring their visions to life with ease. His story is one of persistence, innovation, and community spirit — a reminder that even the most ambitious dreams can become reality.

Cherry Manga: Art Beyond Boundaries
A legend in virtual art, Cherry Manga opens up about her creative process, inspirations, and how she blends emotion with immersive digital experiences. This conversation goes beyond pixels — it’s about the soul of artistry in virtual spaces.

Hella Yver: Capturing Digital Magic
Through her stunning digital photography and unique perspective, Hella Yver has carved out a place as one of OpenSim’s most captivating visual storytellers. In this exclusive interview, we explore her creative journey, techniques, and the passion that drives her work.

Each of these interviews offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the minds shaping the metaverse as we know it. Whether you’re a builder, an artist, or simply a lover of virtual worlds, these conversations will leave you inspired.

Read all of our exclusive interviews at https://virtual-hg.com/index.php/vhg-magazine/ Pictured is Deb Edwards and Ferd out shopping :)

HAPPY 18 BIRTHDAY OS-GRID

Flores Sea: A Spectacular Adventure Awaits!
Flores Sea, an enchanting destination for adventure seekers and explorers, immerse yourself in a world of natural beauty and thrilling experiences.
Visiting Hours:
During the OSG Birthday we daily 4:00 PM to midnight (European Time)
Opening from 07:00 PDT to 03:00

What Awaits You:
Picturesque Landscapes: Flores Sea boasts numerous breathtaking locations waiting to be discovered.
Arrival Instructions: Upon arrival, take the teleporter (TP) to Wild Adventure. From there, you can access a variety of islands via our convenient boat rezzer.
The wild adventure Island has a lot to offer , take your time as there is a lot to see. We offer Surfing Rock climbing and jumping , Quad Rezzer, Elephant riding Rezzer, cozy hideaways and much more.
Island Exploration: Explore the hidden gems scattered across the archipelago. Crystal-clear waters, lush forests, and pristine beaches await your discovery.
Thrilling Activities: Whether you’re into surfing, rock climbing, or adrenaline-pumping jumps, horseriding or by boat crossing caves, underwater world at the caves and naturist area ,Flores Sea has it all.
Cozy Retreats: Unwind in our cozy hideaways, where tranquility meets adventure.Adult-Only Experience: Please note that Flores Sea is an adult-only sim, ensuring a mature and respectful environment for all visitors.
Join Us!
We extend a warm invitation to all adventurers, thrill-seekers, and nature enthusiasts. Come experience the magic of Flores Sea—a place we’ve poured our hearts into creating.

Warm regards,
Crazy and Carmen Onasis Owners, Flores Sea Adventure
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Flores Sea: Ein spektakulaeres Abenteuer erwartet euch!

Die Flores Sea ist ein bezauberndes Reiseziel für Abenteuerlustige und Entdecker. Taucht ein in eine Welt voller natürlicher Schoenheit und aufregender Erlebnisse.
Besuchszeiten:
Während des OSG-Geburtstags täglich von 16:00 Uhr bis Mitternacht (EU Zeit)

Was erwartet euch:
Malerische Landschaften: Die Flores Sea bietet zahlreiche atemberaubende Orte, die darauf warten, entdeckt zu werden.
Anreisehinweise: Nehmt bei euererAnkunft den Teleporter (TP) nach Wild Adventure. Von dort könnt ihr mit unseren praktischen Boots-Rezzer verschiedene Inseln erreichen.
Die Insel Wild Adventure (Freiwildzoo) hat viel zu bieten, nehmt euch Zeit, denn es gibt viel zu sehen. Wir bieten Surfen, Klettern und Springen, Quad-Rezzer, Elefantenreiten-Rezzer, gemütliche Rückzugsorte und vieles mehr.

Inselerkundung: Entdeckt die versteckten Schätze, die über den Archipel verstreut sind. Kristallklares Wasser, ueppige Wälder und unberührte Strände warten darauf, von euch entdeckt zu werden.
Spannende Aktivitaeten: Ob ihr nun gerne surft, klettert oder adrenalingeladene Spruenge machen wollt, Pferdereiten oder mit dem Boot Höhlen durchqueren, die Unterwasserwelt in den Höhlen erkunden oder den FKK-Bereich besuchen möchtest – Flores Sea hat alles zu bieten.
Gemütliche Rueckzugsorte: Entspannt euch in unseren gemütlichen Rueckzugsorten, wo Ruhe auf Abenteuer trifft. Erlebnis nur für Erwachsene: Bitte zu beachten, dass Flores Sea eine Sim nur für Erwachsene ist, um allen Besuchern eine reife und respektvolle Umgebung zu gewaehrleisten.
Macht mit!
Wir laden alle Abenteurer, Nervenkitzel-Suchenden und Naturliebhaber herzlich ein. Erlebt die Magie von Flores Sea – ein Ort, den wir mit viel Herzblut geschaffen haben.

Mit freundlichen Grueßen,

Crazy und Carmen Onasis / Eigentuemer von Flores Sea Adventure

🩶 X-Petit by BK-Mode – Für alle, die keine Fashion tragen, sondern Szenerie gestalten. Vier Looks, vier Herzschläge – von Candy-Crop bis Beton-Glam. Diese Outfits spielen nicht mit Trends. Sie springen über sie hinweg.

🎭 Ob Panda-Play oder Purple-Drama – jedes Teil aus der X-Petit-Serie ist mehr als Mode: Es ist BK-DNA – frech gedacht, wild gestylt, urban geboren.

📌 BK-Mode macht aus Attitüde Ästhetik. X-Petit macht daraus einen Moment.

DJ Kith Pop and Rock at Hot Daddy's tonight at 6:00!

The Blues Tribe also loves rock and pop! DJ Kith has an extensive collection and will spin all your favorite tunes tonight! Kith has gathered a special selection of the best from those 2 great genres of music! Come down to the dock, join the Tribe and dance to your favorite tunes! What better way to start the week!
wyldwoodbayou.com:8002:Wyldwood Bayou Hot Daddys

Khiron Ametza Live
Monday, July 28th, 2025
Join us for a wonderful hour listening to good music among very funny people!

2 pm @ Club Fire
http://gentlefire.opensim.fun:8002/
Region: Gentle Fire Grid
Location: 21,28,22

hop://gentlefire.opensim.fun:8002/Gentle%20Fire%20Grid/21/...

Hey Everyone 🙂
I'm performing at Club Bahia today!
I have a new song list (1400+ songs) and a few new originals!
Come join us and request your favorites! - Info Below!
❈ ════ ❈ LIVE at 12:PM OST - 3:PM EST
❈ ════ ❈ Club Bahia
❈ ════ ❈ RIDE: login.digiworldz.com:8002:SpiritWolf
❈ ════ ❈ HOP: hop://login.digiworldz.com:8002/SpiritWolf/124/126/24

DJane Dragons tribute to Ozzie RIP at Dragons Biker Heaven on Carpe Noctem : Mon 28th Jul 8:00 AM to Mon 28th Jul 10:00 AM
DJ DragonLady - Dragon loves gothic rock, her sets are lively and often feature the less well known european artists
A Tribute to Ozzie Osborne RIP. Come over with your friends, dance and party.
Ill play rock, hardrock, metall and your request.
Waiting for you
Dragon
Dragons Biker Heaven
come and relax in the company of bikes!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Carpe%20Noctem/220/242/1...

Xara by BK-Mode – Vier Outfits. Ein Statement.

Von königlichem Glamour bis Street Chic, Xara lässt Mode sprechen, wie du es tust: selbstbewusst, wandelbar und mit Stil. 💎

🔹 Royal Blue trifft Gold Rush – für den großen Auftritt mit Glitzergarantie. 🔹 Denim Diva – lässig, rebellisch, unwiderstehlich. 🔹 Urban Elegance – Schwarz & Glanz, perfekt dosiert. 🔹 Metallic Muse – schimmerndes Finish für Fashion, die vibriert.

Du willst nicht nur gut aussehen – du willst Eindruck hinterlassen. Xara macht den Unterschied.

The ORIGINAL Latex Lounge Fetish Dance!

Come join in for some great music and a great group of people who've been in the BDSM and Fetish business for over 13 years in Opensim! Free LATEX gift every week!!

Starts at 5pm PST!!
HG: lfgrid.com:8002:battersea

Hey Folks 🙂 Im performing at the Sky Ballroom!
Come join me for some easy listening tunes tonight.
Nefertari Beach Resort Ballroom
» Шhen: ❈ ∵∴4:00pm ∵∴ ❈
» Шhat: • ROGUE GALAXY LIVE •
» Dress: Semi-Formal/Formal
» Ride: hop://login.digiworldz.com:8002/Nefertari%20Beach%20Resort...

Khiron Ametza Live
Sunday, July 27th, 2025
Prepare to be mesmerized by the sensational live singer, Khiron Amezta. With her amazing voice and captivating stage presence, Khiron Ametza will take you on a musical journey you won't want to miss. From heartfelt ballads to energetic songs to shake you out of your chair!

2pm @ Summer Art Festival
Attire: Casual
http://alternatemetaverse.com:8002
Region: AMV Special Events
Location: 384, 277, 23

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/AMV%20Special%20Events/3...

Miss Munk will be spinning her wheels of steel at 1 pm grid time, at The Piazza!
Bring your headphones and get on down here and listen to nonstop beat matching and full spectrum sound!
Plug the link into your map and we'll see you there.
http://bridgemere.outworldz.net:8002:Paradise Lagoon

In Tribute – Tribute Palooza 9 Includes

Tribute Performers

Julietta Chargers - Ava Max
Cataplexia Numbers - Dua Lipa, Pink
Chris McCracken - Britney Spears, Adam Lavine
Clifford Hanger - Ozzie Osbourne, David Bowie
Lilie Finesmith - Tina Turner
Tyler Mathews - Bruno Mars, Pitbull
Yana Dakota - Janis Joplin, Cristina Aguilera

In Tribute produces The BIGGEST TRIBUTE SHOW IN OPEN SIM

7 performers.....1 DJ.......12 Amazing Tributes!
In Tribute is Owned & Created by Cataplexia Numbers, Alternate Metaverse Grid

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/In%20Tribute/174/132/26

In Tribute DJ & MC / Host
Cataplexia Numbers

Break out your bell bottoms, flower crowns, and groovy moves—it's time to turn back the clock! Join us for Parkapalooza, at the Kitely Events Center today at July 27th, at 1:00 PM grid time for a far-out celebration of the far out 60s and funky 70s, featuring the one and only DJ April McKenna. Feel the rhythm of the British Invasion, the groove of late ’60s rock and the vibes of Motown, Funk, and Soul music!

Costumes encouraged but not necessary—because what's a Parkapalooza without some serious retro flair?

Teleport:
hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Kitely Events Center/376/110/23

Alternate Teleport:
https://www.kitely.com/virtual-world/Ilan-Tochner/Kitely-E...

Sunday Brunch Blues with DJ Kith on the Bayou Belle this Sunday Morn at 9:00AM (SLT)!!
Region: Bayou Belle at Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues
Event begins: 2025-07-27 09:00 SLT
Added by: Kith Whitehawk✦
Details:
Get up, grab your breakfast and come on down to The Bayou Belle to chill with DJ Kith & The Tribe for coffee and relaxing blues!! DJ Kith may be a lousy cook but they are a fabulous blues DJ! They've got the blues that will both ease your troubles from the previous week, put a smile on your face and give you the motivation to head into the next! No better way to start your day than with a heaping helping of DJ Kith and some chill blues! See you there!!

wyldwoodbayou.com:8002:Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues

DJane Dragon at the Festival of Arts 8 to 10 am Gridtime today

playing you gothic industrial and EBM.

The Coffin Club is a gothic club in a church surrounded by a cemetry, furnished with coffins, music is gothic, rock, metal, EBM and Industrial.

Take your friends and come over.
Waiting for you
Dragon

Listen: http://dragon.radioamv.com
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/AMV%20Special%20Events/3...
Join us on AMV: https://alternatemetaverse.com/

Not So Naughty store is back!
A store specialized in quality adult content.

For now it only contains old items made on Sacrarium grid, hence the store setup which looks quite empty. Follow the Old stuff signs to find them.
But I wish I have time to build new stuff, so stay tuned by joining the group.

Don't hesitate to click on the hostess to get a quick history of this store.

HG address: hop://grid.virtual-worlds.zone:8002/Humanity/191/439/3024

Also reachable from the Humanity region global landpoint (use the region hop link on OSW)

DJ Tyler is bringing a Pajama Party to AMV’s Breakfast Show this morning!
Time: 6 AM – 8 AM, Start your day with fun, Good Laughs, and great People, wake up and enjoy the morning with friends!

Join us at:
alternatemetaverse.com:8002:Alternate Metaverse

Live from Pontchartrain Beach! It's a Saturday Night Blues Beach Party with DJ KITH! 6-8PM!
Region: Wyldwood Bayou Pontchartrain Beach
Event begins: 2025-07-26 18:00 SLT
Added by: Kith Whitehawk✦
Details:
It's a Saturday Night Beach Party and DJ Kith has a hella good "KICK ASS" set for ya tonight! Kith's gonna rock the beach with the most exciting blues anywhere!! Kith's sets are guaranteed to be fresh and full of surprises, so if you like your blues with an edge... Grab a friend and hop the first gator down to Pontchartrain Beach on Wyldwood Bayou Grid! This party will be full of fun, friendship and great tunes!!
wyldwoodbayou.com:8002:Wyldwood Bayou Pontchartrain Beach

Courtesy post!! Join me (Harmony) and DJ Kith at the Beach!!
Live from Pontchartrain Beach! It's a Saturday Night Blues Beach Party with DJ KITH! 6-8PM!
Wyldwood Bayou Pontchartrain Beach (NOT AT MERMAID'S COVE)
Tonight, July 26 at 6:00PM!
It's a Saturday Night Beach Party and DJ Kith has a hella good "KICK ASS" set for ya tonight! Kith's gonna rock the beach with the most exciting blues anywhere!! Kith's sets are guaranteed to be fresh and full of surprises, so if you like your blues with an edge... Grab a friend and hop the first gator down to Pontchartrain Beach on Wyldwood Bayou Grid! This party will be full of fun, friendship and great tunes!!

wyldwoodbayou.com:8002:Wyldwood Bayou Pontchartrain Beach

Join us at 5 pm grid time for an hour of great fun with a live performance from Steven Strikker.
The Piazza, where great fun and good friends come together.
Drop this link into your map;
http://bridgemere.outworldz.net:8002:Paradise Lagoon

I love working with PBR. These are all real reflections and the photos are unretouched.

Some full-perm instruments available for free on the Art Deco area at the Emporium. There's also a set of drums and a bass. Please note these are unscripted, but you're free to add what you like and do with them as you will. Click the Art Deco sign in the lobby to teleport. You'll find them inside the separate Ballroom build.

Note: PBR textures can only be seen with a PBR viewer on a PBR-enabled region. Fall-back textures are included for non-PBR viewers.