FotoDC's National Cherry Blossom Photo Contest

Calling all photography lovers everywhere: the National Cherry Blossom Festival and FotoDC are now accepting entries in the first annual National Cherry Blossom Photo Contest focused on cherry blossoms and the nation's greatest celebration of spring.

The contest runs now through April 10, 2011, and will accept entries in three categories: Landscape, People, and Festivities, taken during this year's Festival, March 26 - April 10, or taken within the previous two years (no earlier than February 1, 2009).

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Happy Valentine's Day 2011

Featuring a 26 May 1993 image from NASA's Magellan Spacecraft mission to the planet Venus, click the above VALENTINE DAY 2011 flyer to listen and/or download my Valentine Day 2011 "Love Hangover" house / gay circuit muisc mix.

Representing my personal statement in support of Same-Sex Marriages it features a tracklist of songs often heard at gay clubs and circuit events whereby the word "love" is included in each title.

National Cherry Blossom Festival Unveils New Website!

The National Cherry Blossom Festival unveiled its all-new website, designed by agencyQ, in time for the 2011 celebration from March 26 through April 10! The improved layout includes interactive elements, real-time updates, and provides practical information while invoking the sights, sounds, and experiences from the nation's greatest springtime celebration.

Click banner for link to full press release.

Here are my 2010 and 2009 NCBF docu-projects.

Preview and/or order my 2011 photography calendar of images from the 2010 NCBF celebration.

Historical Society of Washington DC Request for Support - Tuesday, 25 January 2011

Dear Friend of D.C. History,

Over the past 117 years, the Historical Society of Washington, D.C. has stood as the guardian of the city’s history. We are proud that our vast collections have been freely available to the public. The staff and volunteers at the Kiplinger Research Library are always pleased to help patrons identify useful materials in our collections housed at the historic Carnegie Library. As a researcher, you more than others understand the importance of keeping this unparalleled resource open and available to all.

Click the banner to read the entire Request for Support dated Tuesday, 25 January 2011 from Interim Administrator Adam Lewis.

Visit the HSW at http://www.historydc.org/

COLORLINES | Tim Wise: King's Legacy Took a Beating in 2010

Click banner to read COLORLINES Weely Newsletter dated Monday, 17 January 2010.

My 27th MAL Weekend 2011 Music Mixes

While there is no official connection between I and the Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend event click the cd cover (at left) to listen and/or download my "To The Unknown Man" new age music mix which has an S&M sexual vibe.

Two other mixes that I created for this weekend's 27th MAL: Revolution 2011 event are the male trance vocals "VOICES #5: Keep Faith" and progressive house/trance "From Here To Eternity".

Taking note of the changes to the 2011 MAL event, here's Metro Weekly Sneek Peak dated Thursday, 13 January 2011 with detailed info regarding the 27th MAL REVOLUTION 2011 event.

Here is my Elvert Barnes Mixology archives.

Alarming Rise in 2010 Law Enforcement Officer Fatalities

In a press release dated Monday, 27 December 2010 the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund in Washigton DC reports that "The number of U.S. law enforcement fatalities spiked by 37 percent in 2010—an alarming increase that follows two years of declining deaths among our nation’s policing professionals".

A total of 160 federal, state and local law enforcement officers died in the line of duty during the past 12 months ..."

Click here to read the entire press release.

From my 2009 National Police Week docu-project the above image was taken on 13 May 2009 and just before the 21st Annual Candlelight Vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

Though both years are still under construction, here is my 2010 National Police Week docu-project.

And here is my 2011 Photography Calendar of images from the 2010 National Police Week in Washington DC.

Fort Lauderdale's "Fortitude Weekend" Debuts Presidents' Day Weekend 2011

Presidents Day Weekend will never be the same within the gay circuit community as a new GLBT benefit weekend debuts in Fort Lauderdale over the 2011 Presidents Day Weekend.

Combining entertainment events and parties that appeal to to a wide audience of all ages, FORTITUDE 2011 takes place from 17 thru 21 February.

Click banner to visit the website.

"Evolution of a Dancer" at Rebel / NYC - 20 February 2011 (Presidents' Day Weekend)

Celebrating the rich history of our club culture while tracing our musical DNA (where we've been, where we are and where we aim to go in the future), DJs John Ceglia, Michael Fierman and Susan Morabito in conjuction with Andrew Kirtzman will be presenting "Evolution Of A Dancer" at Rebel / NYC on Sunday, 20 February 2011. Lights by Mike Trillo.

Click the flyer for details.

Happy New Year from Masterbeat

Click banner to watch Masterbeat's New Year 2011 Countdown Video.

Still Shining After All This Time / New Year 2011

"Still Shining After All This Time (Polar)" from the NASA Image Collection and taken by the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit captures a panoramic view of the "Husband Hill" summit inside Mars' Gusev Crater during the period of 24 thru 27 August 2005.

Click the above flyer to view larger versions of my "All This Time / 2011" New Year greeting card.

In celebration of the New Years 2011 Weekend and as a special tribute to a dear friend who passed in the spring of 1989 here is my "All This Time" house mix which you may wish to download for your New Year 2011 Weekend celebration.

Here is my complete 2010 Into 2011 music mix collection which includes several New Age Music compilations. You may also enjoy "No Regrets" and "You Raise Me Up" from my Mixology archives.

My preferences lend toward uplifting trance.

Rather than New Year resolutions, in recent years, I've preferred New Year mantras, In reflecting on the past but with hopes of moving forward, my 2011 mantras are "All This Time" and "Into The Light".

Happy 2011.

Merry Christmas

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"Backdropped by a Colorful Earth" serves as the image for this 2010 Into 2011 greeting card. From the NASA Image Collection, and taken in December 2006, it depicts STS-116 Mission Specialists Robert L. Curbeam, Jr. and Christer Fuglesang participating in the first of the mission's three planned sessions of extravehicular activity as construction resumes on the International Space Station.

Click the greeting card to listen to and/or download my "O' Christmas Tree" holiday music mix which features a tracklist of free Christmas music downloads from Amazon.com.

Though not Christmas music, you may also enjoy my "Cloudburst Flight" new age / rock mix and tribute to Tangerine Dream. Which, by the way, is excellent traveling music.

Download a larger size of the above greeting card from my 2010 Into 2011 Greeting Card series.

Merry Christmas 2010.

Flo Anito: New Music Video is here, Happy Holidays!

Congratulations to Flo Anito for the release of her Uh Oh! video.

Click the image to read her 22 December 2010 ReverbNation Newsletter.

For information regarding this talented artist and performer visit the Flo Anito website.

Reduced Hotel Rates for 2011 Black Party Expo Weekend / NYC thru 31 December 2010

Though today is Winter Solstice, if you'll planning for a ritual Vernal Equinox trip to NYC for the 2011 Saint At Large Black Party Expo Weekend you have until Friday, 31 December 2010 to book your hotel room at a reduced rate at the Hudson which is this year's host hotel.

Click the flyer for more information regarding the 18 - 20 March 2011 Black Party Expo (BPX) Weekend.

Robbie Leslie: "Two Nights of Amazing Disco Classics"

Here's a little piece of club history for your enjoyment. In 1985 the Saint introduced an all new party - DISCO DIVAS. This night would be dedicated to an all classics format and featured live performances by Loleatta Holloway, Jackie Moore, and Sarah Dash. It was one of the Saint's most successful parties and spawned three sequels. Rarely had I seen such an excited and joyful crowd packing the dancefloor. The music is a celebration of the 70's and early 80's and includes, in addition to Disco's greatest hits, many of the rare and forgotten tunes that made dancing a thrilling ritual and a weekly event! This party has been beautifully restored and newly mastered to CD.

In addition to the SAINT'S DISCO DIVAS PARTY I am offering here the REVENGE of the DISCO DIVAS from San Francisco's legendary Trocadero Transfer. This CD set features an entirely different, all-disco programme that will keep you smiling and moving!

TWO COMPLETE DISCO EVENTS

SUPERB SOUND QUALITY AND DIGITAL MASTERING

SPECIAL PRICES:

DISCO DIVAS at the SAINT – 12 DISCS – $150

REVENGE of the DISCO DIVAS at Trocadero Transfer - 13 DISCS - $125

BOTH SETS FOR $250

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

FOR THOSE WISHING TO USE PAYPAL visit http://www.paypal.com/. Transfer funds to robbie@robbieleslie.com

FOR CHECK/MONEY ORDER please make payable to ROBBIE LESLIE. Mail to:

ROBBIE LESLIE - DIVAS

2716 NE 28 Street

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306

Visit http://www.robbieleslie.com/

My "Spirit Voices" New Age / Spiritual Cloudcast

"Spirit Voices" New Age / Spiritual (Vocals) Mix - December 2010 by Elvert Barnes Trance Head on Mixcloud

Fundraising Campaign for "Women, Sex, & Desire: Sometimes You Feel Like a Ho, Sometimes You Don't"

Gesel Mason Performance Projects has been selected to participate in a new online community of America's finest artists called USA Projects. As a result we are kicking off a new fundraising campaign for Women, Sex, & Desire: Sometimes You Feel Like a Ho, Sometimes You Don't.

It's all or nothing, so pledge today!

Click image for press release dated Tuesday, 14 December 2010.

My 2011 Photography Calendar of 2010 JR's Easter Bonnet Contestants

Click the cover to preview the fourth installment of my 2011 photgraphy calendar series which features some of my images from the 2010 JR's Annual Easter Bonnet Contest in Washington DC.

Available from the Elvert Barnes Storefront at Lulu, if you order before 31 December 2010, use coupon code GREATGIFT355 at checkout to receive 25% off your photo book or calendar order.

HubbleSite Update: Holiday Greeting Cards

Holiday Greetings

HubbleSite holiday cards are back! Send celestial season's greetings to friends and family with these free, printable cards. Choose from an array of designs that highlight the joys of the holidays through the natural beauty of the universe.

The cards are designed to be printed out at photo stores or online photo labs, though you can also use a home printer.

Click banner for details.

Mixcloud for Streaming DJ Sets & Mixes

I came across an excellent site for DJs to stream their sets and mixes.

Rather than a podcast hosting site which offers downloading, Mixcloud is a cloudcasting site for streaming. Not downloading.

I particularly like the tracklisting and chapters features, for the benefit of the listeners and for the purposes of paying royalties to artists, performers and labels through their licenses with the various collecting societies.

Click the banner to learn more about Mixcloud.