Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Lenore Nolan-Ryan Featured at Women of Wine Special Event at Museum of Art / Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, 24 March 2011

On Thursday evening, 24 March 2011 Lenore Nolan-Ryan will be featured at a Women In Wine Series event at the Museum of Art in Fort Lauderdale FL which is hosted by food and wine enthusiast Stephanie Miskew, a Certified Specialist of Wine and author of Stephanie Savors the Moment blog.

Provided by iContact Community, click the above invitation from Lenore Nolan-Ryan for details and reservation requirements.

Friday, March 11, 2011

"Losing My Religion" House / Gay Circuit Mix In Celebration of SAL BLACK PARTY 2011

Each year since 2009 in celebration of spring and the Saint At Large Black Party event in NYC I've put together a special dance mix that reflects on the music of The Saint during its early years.

In celebration of the Saint At Large RITES XXXII: BLACK PARTY 2011 event click the cd cover to listen to and/or download my March 2011 "Losing My Religion" house mix which features a gay/circuit tracklist.

As a 57 year old gay man, when/if I go dancing it is always at gay dance clubs. And, historically, I prefer gay circuit events which occur over the course of a holiday or weekend. Therefore, mixes in my archives reflect music that may would be heard at gay dance clubs and, in particular, at gay circuit events.

Two excellent sites for circuit information are JustCircuit.com and MRNY.

My 2009 and 2010 SAL BP mixes were "I'll Rise" and "Spring Affair", respectively.

Last fall in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the opening of The Saint I put together the following mixes that featured music from The Saint's early years:

In addition, my December 2009 "First, Last & Everything" and "Save Your Love For Me" mixes also highlighted gay dance music from the 70's and 80's.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

The Crystal Run 5K Fridays Race Series is Back!

It’s time again to dust off those running shoes and train for the 5K season with the Crystal City Business Improvement District (BID). At 6:30 PM every Friday evening in April, race enthusiasts can hit the streets of Crystal City on a professionally timed and certified course organized by Pacers Running Stores.

To read the entire press release dated 10 March 2011 from Angela Fox, CEO/President of Crysal City BID click the above banner which includes information regarding this year's introduction of “Flickr Flash,” a photography contest that will feature the first two 5K Friday races.

And though still under construction visit my April 2010 Crystal City 5K Fridays Run docu-project which features images from te 2010 event.

Wednesday, March 09, 2011

EXPOSED: BPX Zine 2011

While a limited number of copies will be available at select NYC stores beginning 12 March and at the 18 - 19 March BPX event you can now preview EXPOSED: THE BPX ZINE 2011 online.

For more information about BPX 2011 visit the website.

Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Lunch With Lenore Nolan-Ryan This Sunday, 13 March 2011

Brunch with Lenore this Sunday, 13 March 2011 at her stylish new digs at Lauderdale-By-The-Sea in Florida as her cooking school becomes her cafe for the day.

At $20 per person, the event will take place from 11 am until 3 pm. Click the image for RSVP information.

And here is Lenore's Newsletters Archives at iContact Community.

Monday, February 28, 2011

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).

Clcik banner for details.

Monday, February 14, 2011

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.

Tuesday, February 08, 2011

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.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

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/

Friday, January 14, 2011

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.

Thursday, January 06, 2011

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.

Monday, January 03, 2011

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.

Friday, December 31, 2010

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.

Friday, December 24, 2010

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.

Wednesday, December 22, 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.

Monday, December 20, 2010

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.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

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