‘Deadliest Predator’ Exhibit at Union Station marks World Malaria Day

Created by international aid group World Vision, "Deadliest Predator” is an interactive exhibit that educates visitors about the mosquito-borne disease malaria and how this preventable and treatable pandemic can be stopped.

Having opened last Saturday, 24 April, and one week after World Malaria Day ... the week long exhibit at Union Station in NE Washington DC will be on display in the West Hall through Saturday, 1 May 2010.

Visit the World Vision's Campaign to End Malaria website for more information.

Click the image to view my "Deadliest Predator" / End Malaria Exhibit - Union Station / WDC (24 April - 1 May 2010) photo album.

Last Chance to Run in Crystal City's 2010 5K Fridays Run

This week’s your last chance to run in the 2010 5K Fridays series. The final race is sponsored by Bisnow. This year’s series features a prize raffle sponsored by Revolution Cycles and post-race parties at the Concord Luxury Residences. Sport and Health will be providing free showers, and 220 Twentieth Street is sponsoring the start/finish line. For more information or to register, visit the race website.

Though still under construction here is my April 2010 Crystal City 5K Fridays Run docu-project.

Two New "City Vista" Public Art Installations Dedication at Mt. Vernon Triangle

During Safeway's recent transition in SWDC I took three trips to the Safeway at the City Vista Complex at 5th and K Streets in NW WDC. It was during my first trip on Sunday, 27 March 2010 that I noticed for the first time two new public art installations at the City Vista Complex.

After during some research through Google I learned that the works of art were "Inspiration" by Ethan Kerber and "Lift Off" by David Black.

In a DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH) press release dated 1 April 2010 I learned today that a dedication ceremony for the two new public art installations were held at Busboys & Poets at City Vista on Tuesday, 6 April 2010.

Wishing that I had known of the event ... I definately would have attended it. Public Art In Public Spaces have always been of interest to me.

Click the image to view my City Vista / WDC Complex photo album.

Windows Into DC at DC Convention Center Runs Thru 30 May 2010

Since my first visit last October I've wanted to revisit the Windows Into DC exhibit at the DC Convention Center so as to capture all the artists' works.

I got that chance yester evening after first getting some shots of folks heading into Dorothy Height's celebration of life services at the Shiloh Baptist Church.

Having opened last September with a then scheduled closure for the end of March 2010, Anne Marchand's events page reports that the exhibit has been extended through 30 May 2010.

The work of Anne Marchand, click the image featuring her "Playground Series" to view my Windows Into DC Exhibit - DC Convention Center photo album.

Brookland Artspace Lofts Groundbreaking - Thursday, 30 April 2010

Click the banner for information regarding the Brookland Artspace Lofts Groundbreaking event in NE Washington DC this Friday, 30 April 2010 at 12 noon.

Google's Tribute: 20th Anniversary of Hubble Telescope Launch by NASA

Click banner / logo for Google's tribute to 20th Anniversary of Hubble Telescope launch by NASA.

The U-Liners Band perform at 40th Earth Day Celebration on the National Mall

During my 40th Anniversary Earth Day walk through the National Mall in Washington DC on Thursday, 22 April 2010 I came across an excellent "roots-rock / Americana" band, Joe Uehlein and The U-Liners performing at the Earth Network Climate Rally stage.

Though still under construction click the image to view the photo album which is part of my 40th Anniversary Earth Day 2010 docu-project.

And here are the videos of The U-Liners performance:

• Video #1/3 - U-Liners - 40th Earth Day 2010 / WDC
• Video #2/3 - U-Liners - 40th Earth Day 2010 / WDC
• Video #3/3 - U-Liners - 40th Earth Day 2010 / WDC

23 April 2010 Friday's Photo of the Week

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40th Anniversary of Earth Day 2010 Docu-Project
Bicyclist . New York Avenue & 15th Street, NW, WDC

Thursday evening, 22 April 2010

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2010 Fridays' Photos of the Week

Tomorrow's RED DRESS 5K Friday Run in Crystal City

Don your LITTLE RED DRESS for tomorrow's Crysal City 5K Friday race!

Honoring the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign, why not have some fun looking extra hot and fashionable for the 23 April 2010 Crystal City 5K Friday Run. Prizes will go to the best dressed male and female and to the fastest male and female in a red dress.

Visit the Crystal City 5K Fridays Run website for more information.

Shot during this year's first Crystal City 5K Friday event click the image to visit my 2 April 2010 Crystal City 5K Friday webpage.

Google's EARTH DAY 2010

click Google's EARTH DAY 2010 logo / banner

The 2010 DC Emancipation Day Commemoration Rally & March

Organized by Anise Jenkins of Stand Up! for Democracy / Free DC In Coalition and Ayo Handy-Kendi of African American Holiday Association (AAHA) and in collaboration with Friends of DC Emancipation as well as other sponsors the theme for the 2010 DC Emancipation Day Commemoration Rally & March was "To Honor the Ancestors & To Advocate for DC Statehood (Political Freedom).

While my 2010 DC Emancipation Day Commemoration Rally & March docu-project is still under construction which features videos from the event, click the image to view the March photo album.

DJ Alex Funk Spins at "Reach" AIDS Action Baltimore Event at Waterstone Bar & Grille on Saturday, 8 May 2010

With the party start pumpin at 9pm, DJ Alex Funk will spin at the "Reach" AIDS Action Baltimore Fundraiser event at Waterstone Bar & Grille at 311 W. Madison Street in Baltimore MD on Saturday night, 8 May 2010.

Come out to drink, dine, and dance the night away. Free entry.

More info visit DJ Alex Funk MySpace.

LGBT Community Responds in Solidarity to Last Weeks Rainbow Flag Torching at NYC's Gay Center

Click banner to read NYC's "The Center" press release dated Tuesday, 20 April 2010 regardong tomorrow's demonstration at The Center ... in response to a torched rainbow flag found draped on the front of The Center on Tuesday morning, 14 April 2010.

Crystal City's Power Purge and Shred TOMORROW

Crystal City’s Annual Power Purge & Shred is tomorrow, Wednesday, 21 April 2010, from 7 am until 7 pm at the corner of 20th and Bell Street. Bring your unwanted documents and electronics for safe and secure disposal and recycling. The event will take place RAIN OR SHINE.

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Civil rights activist Dorothy Height dies at 98

For nearly half a century, Dorothy Irene Height has given leadership to the struggle for equality and human rights for all people. Her life exemplifies her passionate commitment for a just society and her vision of a better world.

As reported in the CNN Wire Staff article dated Tuesday, 20 April 2010 ... Height, at age 98, died this morning at 3:41 a.m at Howard University Hospital in NW Washington DC.

Click the image to view my Dr. Dorothy I. Height photo album at Flickr.

My April 2010 "As The Rush Comes" Trance Mix

Though it's still spring after hearing "As The Rush Comes" by Motorcycle I created this mix as I gear up for two motorcycle events in Washington DC during the month of May.

Inspired by my annual documentation of Law Ride and Rolling Thunder the April 2010 AS THE RUSH COMES mix features a trance/progressive track list.

Click the cd cover to listen to the a mix.

Safeway/Waterfront Station Holds 2-Day Grand Opening Event in SWDC

As reported in my Wednesday, 14 April blog posting the newly constructed Safeway at Waterfront Station in SWDC held a two-day grand opening event.

When I arrived for the Preview Party and Shopping Tour on Thursday evening, 15 April 2010 the Chin Hamaya Culture Club was just concluding its performance.

While DC Council Chairman Vincent Gray (D) and Councilmember Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6) attended Thursday's preview event, Mayor Adrian Fenty and Councilmember Jack Evans (D-Ward 2) were on hand for the Friday morning, 16 April 2010 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

And if you stopped in on either day you may would have been serenaded by the country soul and old time rock and roll sounds of Boss "Cowboy" Hawk who many SWDC Safeway shoppers already know as Leslie, The Cowboy as he greeted the crowd at the front entrance.

Here is my Thursday, 15 April 2010 video of his performance.

Click the image above to view my 16 April 1010 Ribbon Cutting photo album.

And here is my 15 April 2010 Preview Party & Shopping Tour album.

16 April 2010 Friday's Photo of the Week

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DCFD . Safeway Preview Party & Shopping Tour

Waterfront Station . 1100 4th Street, SW, Washington DC

Thursday afternoon, 15 April 2010

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2010 Fridays' Photos of the Week

Safeway at Waterfront Station in SWDC to hold Thursday Preview Party before Friday's Grand Opening

In an article dated Monday, 8 March 2010 the SWDC Blog reports that while the official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly constructed Safeway at Waterfront Station will take place this Friday, 16 April 2010 ... a preview party for shopping and tours (with a 10% discount on all groceries) will be held on the evening before which is Thursday, 15 April.

Similar to the Safeway at the CityVista Complex at 5th and K Streets in NW WDC the new "urban lifestyle Safeway" at Waterfront Station will also feature a Starbucks. As well as a Signature Cafe which is a new trend at Safeway.

Click the image to view my Safeway / Waterfront Station, SW, WDC and Waterfront Station, SW, WDC photo albums.

The newly constructed Safeway at Waterfront Station is located on the newly opened 1100 block of 4th Street between M and I Streets in SW Washington DC.

My 2010 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run Project

While I've captured the National Cherry Blossom Festival most years since 1993 this year represents the first time that I've focused on the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run event as part of my ongoing Races, Rides, Runs & Walks series.

Though my docu-project is still under construction I've just completed the following video projects from the event.

1. Video #1/3 - Tidal Basin/East - Ohio Drive, SW, WDC
2. Video #2/3 - Tidal Basin/East - Ohio Drive & Maine Avenue, SW, WDC
3. Video #3/3 - Tidal Basin/East - Ohio Drive & Maine Avenue, SW, WDC

Click the image to visit my 2010 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run webpage.

Here are the results from the 2010 event.