21 May 2010 Friday's Photo of the Week

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Nassau County (NY) Police / Motorcycle Unit

2010 National Police Week Docu-project

16th Annual Emerald Society & Pipeband March

E Street at New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington DC

Friday afternoon, 14 May 2010

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2010 Fridays' Photos of the Week

Bike To Work Day - Friday, 21 May 2010

Join thousands of area commuters for a celebration of bicycling as a clean, fun and healthy way to get to work! Meet up with your neighbors at one of 35 regional pit stops, ride into the city with experienced commuter convoys and meet your fellow cyclists at Freedom Plaza. Washington Area Bicyclist Association and Commuter Connections invite you to try bicycling to work as an alternative to solo driving. Help the Washington region become a better place to ride. Bike to Work Day is a FREE event and open to all area commuters.

There will be a raffle, prizes, food, drink and more at all pit stops throughout the region.
Free T-shirts will available for the first 8.500 registrants who are in attendance at the pit stop they registered for.

Registration for Bike to Work Day 2010 is now open! Follow the pit stop link below and register for the pit stop rally you plan to attend. Raffles will be held at each pit stop for prizes including commuter bags, bike locks, and bicycles.

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"Viajero Art" by Adrian Roman

Since running into Greek photographer Stratis Vogiatzis in Dupont Circle on Sunday, 9 May 2010 who was in town for the 12 May 2010 opening of his "Inner World: The Mastiha Villages of Chios" exhibit at the Embassy of Greece ... I've been thinking about the "Viajero Art" installation by Brooklyn based artist Adrian Roman that I captured on the 6th floor of the March 2010 G40 Art Summit in Crystal City exhibition.

Hopefully, while in NYC during his current visit to America, Vogiatzis will get a chance to check out Roman's studio at the New York Artist Residency and Studios (NARS) in Brooklyn.

Click the image to view my "Viajero Art" by Adrian Roman photo album.

14 May 2010 Friday's Photo of the Week

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2010 National Police Week . 22nd Annual Candlelight Vigil

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

Judiciary Square . 400 block of E Street, NW, Washington DC

Thursday night,, 13 May 2010

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3rd Annual Hyattsville Arts Festival - Saturday, 22 May 2010

The 2nd Annual Downtown Hyattsville Arts Festival last year drew over 1,100 guests to mix and mingle with the area's most talented artisans. This year, EYA, Arts District Hyattsville and the Hyattsville Community Development Corporation are hosting the Third Annual Downtown Hyattsville Arts Festival along Route 1 and Longfellow Street on Saturday, 22 May 2010 from 11 am till 5 pm.

50 local visual and performing artists, along with craft and jewelry vendors will gather along neighborhood streets in Arts District Hyattsville -- the DC area's hottest new townhome community inspired by the talented arts district in Hyattsville. The afternoon will feature performances by musicians, dancers, and street performers, and guests can stroll the sidewalks to view and purchase original artwork by DC Metropolitan-area artists.

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Social Security Adminstration (SSA) Chorus performs at 2010 Flowermart at Mount Vernon / Baltimore

After dropping Richard off at the BWI Aiport on Friday morning, 7 May 2010, I took the MARC train to Baltimore for the 93rd Annual Flowermart at Mount Vernon Square. Upon my arrival, the first act that I'd capture at the William Donald Schaefer Stage was the Social Security Administration (SSA) Chorus performance of 70's disco songs.

While my 93rd Annual Flowermart 2010 / Baltimore MD docu-project is still under construction click the image to view the SSA Chorus video. And here is SSA Chorus photo album.

7 May 2010 Friday's Photo of the Week

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Veggie Taco Salad Topped With Blackened Chicken

Luna Grill & Diner / Dupont Circle

1301 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington DC

Thursday afternoon, 6 May 2010

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PEVA's Washington DC Transit Map Shower Curtain

When ever that I make plans to head over to the DC USA Columbia Heights Shopping Mall at 14th and Irving Streets in NW Washington DC ... as was the case yesterday afternoon to pick up a Griffin PowerBlock Wall Charger for my iPod ... I make sure to take along with me any recent 20% off coupons that I've received via postal mail from Bed Bath & Beyond.

I try and change my shower curtain at least once a year ... either at the start of spring or on my 5 October birthday.

I must say that I am quite pleased with my new PEVA WDC Transit Map Shower Curtain that was puchased yesterday from the Bed Bath & Beyond at DC USA Columbia Heights Shopping Mall.

Caos on F Presents Stevens Jay Carter at 7 May 2010 'First Friday' Reception

Washington, DC – Caos on F, Downtown Washington's artist-owned and artist-operated gallery of fine art, fabric and furniture will feature the work of Stevens Jay Carter in its space at 923 F Street NW from May 7 through June 26, 2010. An opening reception will take place on Friday, May 7, 2010, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM.

Stevens Jay Carter, one of several artists that helped revitalize the arts in the Penn Quarter neighborhood, presents recent work in several media and materials. Carter's work features bold and vibrant paintings using a mix of oil, acrylic, found objects, and other ingredients on a diverse array of “canvases” including ceramic tile and Plexiglas. As a compliment to the Caos on Fabric line also being showcased, Carter is additionally presenting his latest explorations on textiles. One of Carter’s fabric paintings is the pair of jeans worn by actress Sharon Swainson in The Hit.

Located at F Starts, a suite of arts spaces at 923 F St. NW in the vibrant Penn Quarter neighborhood, Caos on F is an exhibition space offering a unique blend of fine art, hand painted fabric and furniture. Gallery hours are Friday and Saturday from 12:00-7:00pm and by appointment. Images and information are available at CaosonF.com.

Capitol Riverfront 'Farmers' Market to Open This Thursday, 6 May 2010

Presented by the Capitol Riverfront BID and Diverse Markets Management, in partnership with The Donohoe Company ... the new Capitol Riverfront Farmers Market, offering fresh produce and locally prepared foods, will open thisThursday, 6 May 2010 and operate from 3 pm - 7 pm weekly through 18 November.

The first 50 customers to attend the farmers markets opening day this Thursday, 6 May will receive a $5 off coupon for any purchase at the market! Coupons will be handed out at the entrance to the market.

The market will occur at the intersection of New Jersey Avenue and M Street, SE, adjacent to the Navy Yard Metro (New Jersey AveNUE exit). Entrance to the market is on M Street, SE,

Click the flyer for details.

My April 2010 SUN DANCING New Age Mix Celebrates Hubble Telescope 20th Anniversary

Since my introductions to Tangerine Dream, Mike Oldfield, Kraftwerk and Kitaro in early 1979 ... new age music has been one of my favorite genres.

When launching the Elvert Barnes Mixology podcast in January 2009 my intention was to create music mixes that featured some of the new age music from those early years. While that particular 'new age' project is still in contemplation I recently decided to explore new age music from a different perspective and as a result, with the April 2010 "Sun Dancing" mix will now launch the New Age Music Collection.

In preparation of this particular mix I spent several days searching and listening to new age music from the Lala site which, after signing on, provided full length listening to each song.

It was in the midst of the project that I learned of the 20th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope launch by NASA and, therefore, in celebration of this historiic cosmic event along with hopes of brining attention to the Hubble Site selected the Hubble Telescope's 20th Anniversary image as the "Sun Dancing" cd cover artwork.

Since it is my practice to use only my images in connection with my projects with this project being an exception here is the copyright notice from the Hubble Picture Gallery.

The title song, "Sun Dancing", is the work of Australian composer, producer and performer Tony O'Connor whose instrumental music is enjoyed by listeners all around the world.

Click the cd cover to listen to and/or download an mp3 of the music mix which features this tracklist.

National Police Week 5K Run - Saturday, 8 May 2010

To honor and to tribute National Police Week, the mission of the annual National Police Week 5K Run is to raise awareness and funding for Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS), a not-for-profit organization. NPW honors law enforcement officers who have given their lives while serving in the line of duty. Proceeds from this annual event are gifted to COPS, an organization dedicated to supporting the lives of family members of those fallen officers.

The 2010 National Police Week 5K Run will take place this Saturday, 8 May 2010.

At a fee of $25, click the banner for more details and registration information.

29 April 2010 Friday's Photo of the Week

When passing through Dupont Circle / North, in recent weeks, at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Q Street in NW WDC I've noticed that Vladimir and Dupont Flowers were no longer there.

Passing through Union Station yester afternoon and in the process of capturing the newly launched Outdoor Market on the West Carriage Porch near the First Street Metro escalators I was delighted to see Vladimir at the Good Morning Sunshine Nuts kiosk.

With the grand opening on 1 April 2010, the Outdoor Market offers the public an opportunity to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers, pre-packaged organic food, homemade desserts, exotic beads, and other market items at historic Union Station!

The Outdoor Market is open daily, rain or shine.

Included in my 2010 Fridays' Photos of the Week series, click the above image to view my Outdoor Market - Union Station / WDC photo album.

‘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