Friday, January 11, 2008

My newly launched MASS TRANSIT EXPLORATION blog


Though still UNDER CONSTRUCTION, this past week, I launched my MASS TRANSIT EXPLORATION blog.

My First 2008 FLANEURISM Video of the Week

Since January 1992 which was shortly after I received a Minolta as a Christmas gift photo walks have represented a most important aspect of my photography.

When in Fort Lauderdale over Memorial Day Week that both my cameras where in for repair I purchased a Canon Power Shot. Since then videography has been an important element of my photo walks and mass transit series.

In connection with my "New Memories / New Year 2008 Campaign" my "FLANEURISM: Walk Away / Video Walk - WDC - 07 January 2008" Projections Project, highlighting flaneurism and mass transit exploration, represents my first 2008 FLANEURISM Video of the Week.

Two other similar video projections projects that I shot during this past week are:

Friday's Photo of the Week . 11 January 2008

4th & M Streets, SW . WDC
Tuesday, 08 January 2008

2 WILD CHERRY Events THIS WEEKEND in WDC

Gearing up for the 2008 Cherry Weekend two events will be held THIS WEEKEND in WDC.

On Saturday night, 12 January 2008, in connection with the Wild Cherry Series, the Cherry Fund / Cherry Events will present DJ Revive, whose name is actually Chris Guénard, from New Orleans at the Be Bar.

Tickets are $5 at the door benefitting The Cherry Fund. VIP Tickets are available at $10 which includes a promo CD and t-shirt. Cherry Weekend (April 17-20, 2008) passes & tickets will be available for purchase.

Be Bar is located at 1318 9 th Street, NW, WDC.

On Sunday, 13 January, Delirium Sundays at Pasha will host a Special Cherry Preview Dance Party, benefitting Cherry Weekend featuring DJ Alexander from LA.

Delirium Sundays at Pasha takes places on the second floor of the former Mr. P's, at 2147 P Street in NW WDC, this Sunday's Special Cherry Preview Dance Party open its doors at 8 pm. The music goes until 2 am. General admisssion is $10.

Winter Party Festival Early Bird Special Ends Monday!

To have the most fun possible at Winter Party Festival and save a little money at the same time ... purchase one of the multi-event passes by Monday, January 14! Passes always save you anywhere from $45 to more than $400, but you can enjoy additional savings during the early bird special.

Two passes, the Florida Resident Pass and the New Generation 21-25 Pass, are only available until January 14. But only purchase these passes if you qualify, as you'll be required to show a valid government-issued ID at all venues.

A new pass for those of you who like to get the party started and not stop, The Climax 24-Hour Pass includes three events that will take you from noon on Sunday to noon on Monday and maybe even later. This new pass is $150 and includes the 15th Annual Winter Party Beach Party, Orbit and BPM: Red Eye. This pass is available only until Monday, January 28.

Winter Party Festival isn't just a mind-blowing celebration, it's also an essential fundraiser for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and organizations that serve the Miami-Dade LGBT community. It takes over 400 volunteers to produce the more than 20 events on the Festival's line-up. These terrific people -- serving as greeters and bartenders, staffing the Welcome Center, working behind the scenes at receptions and fashion events, monitoring shuttle buses and setting up and striking more than 20 events -- help ensure that more money is available for the benefit of all of us.

If you'd like to contribute some of your time to Winter Party Festival, sign up at VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION.

HOST HOTEL RATES INCREASE ON JANUARY 29!

The Doubletree Surfcomber is THE hotel of choice during Winter Party Festival. The Festival Welcome Center is located in the hotel, only steps away from the magnificent pool, site of the ever-popular Under One Sun Pool Party. Hotel guests receive two complimentary tickets per room to this spectacular event.

Room rates are $299/king and $319/double through January 29, after which the rates increase by $20. To reserve your room, please call 305.532.7715, ask for reservations, and mention Winter Party Festival 2008 to receive the special rate or visit the Doubletree Surfcomber website.

Here is the Entertainment List and Schedule. And Travel Information and official photos from last year.

Click the above photo by Elvert Barnes to view images from his 2007 Winter Party Festival photo collection at flickr.

Wednesday, January 09, 2008

3rd Annual Just Circuit Awards Ballot Deadline - 14 January 2008

Last year, over 2000 JustCircuit members took the time to vote in the 2006 JustCircuit Awards. Their interest and participation in honoring the best in the Circuit was simply...amazing!

Here is the link which will enable you to access your ballot for the 3rd Annual JustCircuit Awards. Please click this link and follow the instructions provided to vote your ballot. Should you have any questions regarding your ballot, user-name or eligibility, please email JCAwards@JustCircuit.com.

Deadline for ballot submission is at 11:59 PM on 14 January 2008 and no ballots will be accepted after that time.