virtual HOTEL CHELSEA
The Virtual Presence of the Historic New York City Bohemian Refuge
Built in New York City between 1883 and 1885, the original Hotel Chelsea has been a home and inspiration to generations of artists and writers, from Mark Twain and Tennessee Williams to Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen.
Re-created in Second Life by Mykal Skall in 2009 and passionately managed by the late Enola Em Vaher, the virtual Hotel Chelsea seeks to continue the vibrant Bohemian tradition for visitors and residents alike.
Hotel Chelsea Celebrates XVII
ALL JUNE 2026!
Some of the finest artists and performers in Second Life are coming together In June to celebrate a
HAPPY 17th BIRTHDAY!
for the Virtual Hotel Chelsea
This year the Chelsea is going all out with 4 art shows, two days of live music and poetry and two poetry contests!
a
CELEBRATING
The Incredible Life of
PATTY DOWDELL
You are invited to join us in celebrating the life and accomplishments of Patty Dowdell – US Olympic Volleyball player extraordinaire!
Date: Saturday, May 16th
Time: 11AM – 12PM SLT
Location: Rooftop opposite Virtual Hotel Chelsea (Click here to teleport)
Music provided by DJ Ginnie
An interview with Shyla, The Super Gecko.
Shyla shares her experience of finding Second Life and exploring its landscape, making friends and rediscovering her creativity. She speaks candidly about her initial steps in the virtual world and some of the ups and downs of her journey.
Virtual Hotel Chelsea proudly presents: “We have bad dreams” Halloween Party! Join the Chelsea as we celebrate Halloween with spoken word chills and live music gore (or maybe it should be ‘galore’).
CLICK THE PICTURE ABOVE FOR DETAILS
‘TRIBAL SAFARI’!
JULY 18 2025, 2.00 – 3.00PM SLT
Click the poster above to READ THE BLOG, or
Don’t miss Hotel Chelsea’s
FOUR BIG Birthday Events!
Starting June 28, 2025
ART WALK & EPHRISTIC CONTEST
POET’S PLUNDER OPEN MIC
LIVE MUSIC ON THE ROOF
ANDY WARHOL EXHIBITION AT GALLERY 23
Once again The Chelsea co-operative and the Blue Angel Poets’ Dive are proud to present Chelsea’s Art Walk where the artists of the Chelsea Galleries come together to display select representative pieces during the Virtual Hotel Chelsea’s birthday celebrations.
Click the poster above to read the Blog!
ANDY WARHOL – Pop Icon and Superstar
Virtual Hotel Chelsea
11am Sunday June 22 2025
Music : DJ TREY (featuring the Velvet Underground)
Click the image above to read the blog
Click on the poster above to visit the blog
Click on the poster above for more information
Click the above poster for Gallery 23
Limerick of the Year 2024 : Competition Closing Date: February 1, 2024
At last – your chance for immortality and glory!
All entries will be entered into the Limerick of the Year 2024 Thinc book (or equivalent).
After the competition is finished (March) it will be made available to all entrants as a trans/copy no mod Thinc book (or equivalent).
ENTRIES MUST BE IN BY FEBRUARY 1, 2024!
Come one, come all at the Hotel Chelsea for a Not Quite Christmas Celebration!
Friday, December 22nd 3-6pm PST,
the Hotel Chelsea's El Quijote Lounge will host you and a fantastic trio of musicians to get you in the right mood for the festivities:
3PM Clairede Dirval
4PM Lluis Indigo
5PM Loopman Blep
Come along and join us creepy crawlies as we celebrate Halloween at the Hotel Chelsea!
Yes, that's right, on
Halloween,
Tuesday, October 31st from 3-7PM,
the Hotel Chelsea's El Quijote Lounge will welcome angels and goblins, demons and fairies and all those humans who prefer to be themselves for a venomous night of awesome music and fun.
TERRIFIC
music and entertainment will be severly admistered by the following ghoulies:
3PM Abby Jaidov
4PM Zachariah Loon
5PM Matthew Perreault and Beth Odets
6PM Billy Thunders
Four Hours of flaming talent to bust you out of your chains and onto the dance floor. The bar is always open at he Hotel Chelsea and that bohemian aroma will be in the air.
ALL ARE WELCOME. COSTUMES ENJOYED - BUT NOT REQUIRED.
VIRTUAL HOTEL CHELSEA’S SWEET 16!
You are all invited to the party: June 25th from 12 PM SLT until 6 PM SLT 🎉
Come dance to the music, find the best art for your home and get moved by the poets as we celebrate another bohemian year in the books!
(Click the poster to read more)
Join us at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lanestris/128/183/104
remembering enola
Today, June 6, is enola em Vaher’s
Rez Day
Today, June 6th, enola em Vaher would be 16 in SL years.
For over a decade, enola oversaw the running of the virtual Hotel Chelsea. She came to find a social outlet and became loved by SL artists, poets and musicians.
(click the above image to read on)
VITA’S CAMERA at GALLERY 23
September 23 to June 18, 2023
This video of the virtual Hotel Chelsea in Second Life was shot in 2019 and narrated by Enola em Vaher. It provides a glimpse into the values and passion that still guides the present day hotel and surrounding galleries.