Look What Lenore's Cooked Up! - 1 March 2009 Newsletter

Click image to read Lenore Nolan-Ryan's Winter / Spring 2009 E-Newsletter dated 1 March 2009.

21st Annual Las Olas Art Fair, Part II

Next weekend, 7 - 8 March 2009, Howard Alan Events will host the 21st Annual Las Olas Art Fair / Part II along East Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

This two-day event brings together an eclectic mix of over 250 of the nation’s most talented artists who will collectively display over $15 million in artwork. The artists were juried by an independent panel of expert judges, and hand-selected from hundreds of applicants based on quality and diversity. All of their artwork is original and handmade in America.

Click image to view my ongoing 2009 East Las Olas Boulevard - Fort Lauderdale, FL album.

27 February 2009 Friday's Photo of the Week

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Laid Back . Fort Lauderdale Beach, FL . Sunday, 9 March 2008

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2009 Fridays' Photos of the Week

The KenAnn Building at 3101 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale

Since my first visit to Fort Lauderdale in January 2003, the Art-Deco looking building situated at the upper northeast boundary of Wilton Manors at the corner of US 1 and Oakland Park Boulevard has more than fascinated me.

When during recent trips to Fort Lauderdale that I have inquired of the name and history of the building, from the locals, no one was able to furnish much information. With the exception of a receptionist in the leasing office on the 5th floor who, a few days ago, suggested that I may should do some research on the Kenann Building.

When in recent previous weeks that I have googled "3101 N. Federal Highway - Fort Lauderdale FL" which is the building's address most of what I found was information associated with the tenants of the building. But nothing regarding it's history.

Howver, but, when back in DC last night that I googled "architect of 3101 N. Federal Highway - Fort Lauderdale" I found this Broward - Palm Beach New Times Best Landmark of 2008 article pertaining to the Kenann Building.

Designed in 1962 for Ken and Ann Burnstine, by Architect F. Louis Wolff who Wikipedia currently references with the architectural firm Wolff DeCamillo Associates Architects Planners, Inc, the KenAnn Building was remodeled by Architect Dan Duckham in 1992.

In A Note from Radio Ink's B. Eric Rhoads blog posting dated 28 April 2008 regarding his String Of Magical Experiences he writes:

I loaded up my VW bug and drove to Fort Lauderdale and was on hand for the launch of Cecil Heftel's Y100 in Miami-Fort Lauderdale. I was part of the original air staff, along with Roby Younge from WABC, John Emm, Larry McKay, Steve O'Brien, Don Cox, Bill Steadman, and Davy O'Donnel. Roby was fired after one day. Dick Casper was the general manager. We were in that round building on US1 and Oakland Park Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, called the KenAnn building (yes, the builders were Ken and Ann). We were only the second station in America to use a letter as our name -- 13Q was the first, and I'm told Y100 was the second.

In the history of WHYI-FM, better known as Y-100, Wikipedia reports the following:

From 1962 to 1973, it was known as a beautiful music station with the call letters of WMJR. During the latter portion of 1966, the station's studios (located in the Kenann building, a round building on the corner of US1 and Oakland Park Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, FL), tower, and signal coverage were greatly upgraded from 56,000 watts to 100,000 watts by engineering guru and entrepreneur Ron Crider ...

And here is an interesting article regarding alleged drug smuggler Kenneth Burnstine.

Click the image above to view my ongoing KenAnn (Burnstine) Building album.

20 February 2009 Friday's Photo of the Week

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"Sex In The City" Shoe Sculpture by Robert Tabor Design

Art Explosion 2009 International GLBT Arts Festival

VISUAL ARTS EXHIBIT at ArtServe Gallery

Broward County Library - Fort Lauderdale Branch

1350 East Sunrise Boulevard . Fort Lauderdale, FL

Monday afternoon, 16 February 2009

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The Saint At Large 2009 BLACK PARTY Pre-Advance Tickets on Sale for Only 1 Week

Click image to read the Tuesday, 17 February 2009 Saint At Large E-Update regarding RITES XXX: The Black Party - Pre-Advance Tickets Now On Sale (1 Week Only).

Frank Muzzy on the passing of Ron Henderson

On Sunday morning, 15 February 2009, Ron Henderson ended his fight with cancer when he passed in Provincetown, Massachusetts. By his side was his husband of two years Paul Hempel.

Survived by a huge created family of friends and "Pulpers" customers, click the image to read Frank Muzzy's 15 February 2009 email mourning the passing of Ron Henderson.

Fort Lauderdale's 9th Annual Art Explosion

Presented by the arts group ArtsUnited, the ArtExplosion 2009 is one of the largest GLBT arts festivals in the country with two weeks of art and performances by GLBT talent throughout South Florida.

Celebrating its ninth season, the festival opened on 7 February with an Opening Night Reception of the Visual Arts Exhibit at ArtServe, the largest glbt juried art exhibit in the Southeast with almost 100 works of art, a one-night erotic art exhibit, music, performance art, video art, food, drinks and a DJ.

The Visual Arts Exhibit at ArtServe will be on display through 27 February 2009 at the Broward County Library / Fort Lauderdale Branch at 1350 East Sunrise Boulevard, Suite 100.

Performace arts events will come to a close on 21 February in a Finale at the Broward Center, with an unforgettable night of comedy and music featuring Lea Delaria, along with comedian Scott Ryan and musician Levi Kreis.

In between there will be over two weeks of art, film, music, theatre, literature, comedy and cabaret programs. With over 30 programs of art and culture, there is something for everyone.

Performances include comedy legend Lily Tomlin at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, the Florida Premiere of “Say You Love Satan” a new play by Roberto Aguirre-Sacassa at Rising Action Theatre, the Florida Premiere of the new Casper Andreas film “Between Love and Goodbye” at Cinema Paradiso, and an appearance by distinguished lesbian romance author K.G. MacGregor at Stonewall Library & Archives. Local talent will also be in abundance, like artists Alex Heria, singer/songwriter Richard Cortez and performance artist Matthew Glass.

This year ArtExplosion will highlight the country of Cuba, with programming by and about Gay and Lesbian Cuban-American artists, poets and authors. The highlight will be an appearance by 2008 Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee Desmond Child, who penned over 70 top-40 hits for such diverse names as Ricky Martin, Bon Jovi, and Cher. Visit the Stonewall Library & Archives website for details.

Here is the ArtExplosion 2009 Event Calendar.

And while I have many more photos to upload as well as a video compilation which I may not complete until my return to DC click the image above to view my 2009 Art Explosion Visual Arts Exhibit album.

The 2009 Art Explosion Visual Arts Exhibit will be on display until 27 February 2009 at ArtServe Gallery, at Suite 100, in the Fort Lauderdale Branch of the Broward County Library at 1300 - 50 East Sunrise Boulevard in the Victoria Park neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale.

My I FEEL LOVE Valentine's Dance Mix Podcast

A theme inspired by the Victor Mauro / Shane Roger FEEL THE LOVE editorial in the February / March 2009 issue of JustCircuit.Mag and in anticipataion of the the 2009 Winter Party Festival click the image to listen to my I FEEL LOVE - February 2009 podcast.

In celebration of Valentine Day and, of course, GAY LOVE, recorded while in Fort Lauderdale, the mix was compiled entirely from remixes that I downloaded from Masterbeat on 11 February 2009.

The software that I use is MixMeister Express 6.

And here is Masterbeat's 2009 Valentines Day Playlist.

13 February 2009 Friday's Photo of the Week

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Rideby Shooting . Aboard Broward Country Transit (BCT) Bus #11

En route to Pompano Beach from Las Olas Riverwalk

Along Atlantic Boulevard across from Fort Lauderdale Beach

Fort Lauderdale, FL . Monday afternoon, 12 February 2009

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The Eagle Bar NYC Newsletter - Thursday, 12 February 2009

Click image to read The Eagle Bar / NYC Newsletter (nsfw) dated Thursday, 12 February 2009.

Propaganda Graphic Artist Shepard Fairey Arrested Friday Night in Boston

Commerical artist / graphic designer Shepard Fairey was arrested Friday night, 6 February 2009, in Boston on his way to the Institute of Contemporary Art to DJ at a sold-out party kicking off his first solo exhibition, “Supply and Demand.” Two arrest warrants had been issued 24 January after police determined that he had tagged property in two locations with his street art campaign featuring Andre the Giant and the word "obey," said Boston police officer James Kenneally.

Click here to read entire Los Angeles Times article "Obama poster artist Shepard Fairey is arrested on tagging charges" dated Sunday, 8 February 2009 by Martha Groves.

Click image to view my ongoing Shepard Fairey Art photgraphy collection.

6 February 2009 Friday's Photo of the Week

Photographer In Action . Chinese New Year Parade

Chinatown . 7th & G Streets, NW, Washington DC

Sunday afternoon, 1 February 2009

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The Eagle Bar NYC Newsletter (nsfw) - Thursday, 5 February 2009

Click image to read The Eagle Bar NYC Newsletter (nsfw) dated Thursday, 5 February 2009.

Corcoran E-Newsletter dated Wednesday, 4 February 2009

Click image for Corcoran E-Newsleter dated Wednesday, 4 February 2009.

Mark Nelson - Thursday, 5 February 2009 + NYC Pride Announcement

Click image to read Mark Nelson Events Newsletter dated Thursday, 5 February 2009.

First Friday Reception at CAOS ON F on 6 February 2009

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Flo Anito's February 2009 NYC Shows! DC Shows! Dodi's Books, Perez Hilton

Click image to read Flo Anito's REVERBERATION E-News dated Tuesday, 3 February 2009 regarding upcoming February 2009 NYC and DC shows feauring FLO ANITO.

This week, she has 3 gigs in WDC, starting with tomorrow which is Wednesday, 4 February when she'll be playing the Red & the Black with her friends from Kodiak.

Followed by a performance at Best Cellars in Arlington on Friday 6 February and then a Sunday 8 February performace at Solly's on U Street.

Billy's Bakery VALENTINE Sweets For Your Sweetie

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30 January 2009 Friday's Photo of the Week

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Trip to Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

Miami - Dade Fire Rescue . Miami / Jackson Medical Center Complex

15th Street between NW 9th and 10th Avenues

Miami, FL . Friday afternoon, 23 January 2009

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JustCircuit.com NEWS FLASH - Saturday, 24 January 2009

Click image to read JustCircuit.com NEWS FLASH dated Saturday, 24 January 2009.

Inviting you to Feel the Love here is the online version of the February / March 2009 issue of JustCircuit.MAG.

23 January 2009 Friday's Photo of the Week

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Broward Central Terminal - Downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL

Monday morning, 19 January 2009

2009 Fridays' Photos of the Week

16 January 2009 Friday's Photo of the Week

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U. S. Park Police Horse Mounted Unit

Lincoln Memorial . Washington DC

Friday evening, 7 November 2008

US Park Police 2008 (Flickr)

2009 Friday's Photo of the Week

Masterbeat's Recession Buster: This MLK Sunday, BPM at Avalon is FREE to everyone!

Economy got you down? Well, forget about it for one special night and dance your cares away as Masterbeat would like to thank everyone for an incredible New Year's and welcome you to 2009 - a year of change - with a free dance party this MLK Sunday at Avalon Hollywood. That's right, admision is free to everyone (21 and over).

Join dueling DJ's Twisted Dee and Phil B, with decor by RKM and opening DJ Kidd Madonny.

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Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend: 16 - 18 January 2009

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Watch & Re-Live MASTERBEAT's Countdown to 2009

Click image to Watch & Re-Live MASTERBEAT's Countdown to 2009.

9 January 2009 Friday's Photo of the Week

IKEA's Embrace Change Ad Campaign

WMATA Billboard Displays of Ad Campaigns 2009

WMATA Gallery Place / Chinatown Station

NW Washington DC . Sunday, 4 January 2009

2009 Friday's Photos of the Week

89 year old Drag King Storme Delarverie threatened with eviction

In an email that I received yesterday from Debbie and Ed Hamilton of Living With Legends Hotel Chelsea Blog they ask that I assist in getting the word out regarding Chelsea Hotel's minority shareholder David Elder and Manager Andrew Tilley underhanded attempts to evict 89 year old Drag King Storme Delarverie.

In addition to links that you'll find in the Monday, 5 January 2009 Living With Legend's Hotel Chelsea Blog posting regarding Storme's history here are others at Google search.

The above promo photo is from Storme: The Lady of the Jewel Box, a WOMEN MAKE MOVIES documentary film by Michelle Parkerson.

While you can keep informed of current happenings at the Chelsea Hotel by visting the Living With Legends Hotel Chelsea Blog Ed Hamilton's book Legends of the Chelsea Hotel: Living with Artists and Outlaws in New York's Rebel Mecca will provide insight into its history.

Artomatic To Host Art of Change Inaugural Ball

Click image to read Artomatic E-Newsletter dated Monday, 5 January 2009 regarding Art of Change Inaugural Ball.

My "Put Your Hands Up / Obama" podcast

Having spent many months trying to find the best software for creating mp3's with crossfading functionality I am happy to say that I came across Virtual DJ.

And, as a result, spent the past two days creating my first mp3 mix. Sampling speeches of Barack Obama and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with some of my favorite trance and house remixes, PUT YOUR HANDS UP / OBAMA, a tribute to Dr. King as well as in celebration of the Obama and Biden 20 January 2009 inauguration, will serve as background music for my "World to Obama ..." Message Board - Lincoln Memorial / WDC - 7 November 2008 photo montage project.

Which, if all goes well, should be realeased in time for Martin Luther King Day and not later than 20 January 2009.

Though, just launched, here is my Elvert Barnes Mixology podcast.

Click image to listen to PUT YOUR HANDS UP / OBAMA, a trance/house mix, sampled with excerpts from historic speeches by Barack Obama and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

My Public Art / Public Spaces 2009 Wall Calendar Now Available

Having recently launched the Elvert Barnes Evolution online store my Public Art / Public Spaces 2009 Wall Calendar is now available at Lulu.com.

Click image (calendar's cover) to preview and/or order your printed copy.

MenEvent launches newest SINGLES ONLY bi-weekly 'Dinner Party OUT' Night on 9 January 2009

Click image to read The MenEvent / HHC Marketing E-Newsletter dated Friday, 2 January 2009.

2 January 2009 Friday's Photo of the Week

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House 1 (1996 / 1998) by Roy Lichtenstein

National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Album

National Mall . Washington DC . Sunday, 28 December 2008

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Public Art In Public Spaces 2008

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JPG Magazine says goodbye

Click image to read JPG Magazine's blog posting dated 1 January 2009 regarding JPG Magazines 5 January 2009 shut down.

Here's my profile at JPG Magazine.

Spotlight Crystal: January 2009

Click image to read Spotlight Crystal - January 2009 from Crystal BID's E-Newsletter dated Thursday, 1 January 2009.

Happy Transcending Into 2009

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Speaking of transcending, here is the track list for 2009 New Year's Day released WINTER TRANCENDENTAL DANCE mix which will represent New Year gifts to a few friends and family members.

Like last year's SOMEDAY WE'LL BE TOGETHER AGAIN the WINTER TRANCENDTAL DANCE mix is a tribute to Frank Gramarossa.

New Year’s Resolution: Save on Winter Party Festival Passes!

Click image to read Winter Party Festival E-Newsletter dated Tuesday, 30 December 2008 regarding discounted Winter Party Festival 2009 passes sale through 7 January 2009.

While, in the past I have uploaded my 2007 Winter Party Festival photos to my flickr account, any images that I may post in the future will be uploaded to my 2007 Winter Party Festival Beach Party album at Ipernity.

Saint-At-Large New Year's Eve REVIVAL PARTY Cancelled!

Click image to read Saint At Large E-Update dated Tuesday Night, 30 December 2008 regarding the cancellation of the New Year Eve's REVIVAL PARTY.

You'll find other options for NYC New Year's Eve & day celebrations in the 30 December 2008 issue of the HX INSIDER E-Newsletter.

Centaur Music: Party like it's 2009!

Click image to read Centaur Music E-News dated Monday, 29 December 2008.

New Year's Eve at APEX

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TheMenEvent offer: Liza's final 4 performances

Click image to read TheMenEvent E-News dated Monday, 29 December 2008 regarding a special offer Liza's At The Palace final 4 performances.

TOWN New Year's Eve / get your tickets!

Click photo of Town owners John Guggenmos and Ed Bailey by Todd Franson to read Town E-Update dated Sunday, 28 December 2008 regarding New Year's Eve event at Town Danceboutique.

Lenore Nolan-Ryan's New Year's Bailout Plan!

As we turn the corner into 2009, some may be find themselves with ... champagne taste and a beer budget.

No Party? No Midnight Toast? No Confetti?

NO WAY!

Lenore Nolan-Ryan is here with a "bailout" plan for your New Year's party menu! Perhaps not Filet Mignon, but a Holiday Spread that is truly elegant, affordable and will be talked about long after the jingle bells have jangled, the lords have stopped a-leaping and even some old acquaintances have been forgotten!

Click image to read Lenore Nolan-Ryan's E-Newsletter dated Saturday, 27 December 2008.

Trance DJ / Producer George Acosta at GLOW / FUR tonight

In the process of creating a New Year's trance mix, by way of DJ List, I came across dj / producer George Acosta.

Trust me, when I say, George Acosta is a dj / producer that you will not easily forget. Nor pass up. Trance or not!

While I remain a big fan of Paul Van Dyk, George Acosta has more than caught my attention.

Acosta performs TONIGHT at GLOW at Fur.

DJ Brett Henrichsen of Masterbeat at Town Danceboutique TONIGHT

Nationally regonized DJ Brett Henrichsen, founder of MASTERBEAT, an online music store and promoter of circuit events, returns tonight (Saturday, 27 December 2008) at the Town Danceboutique.

Read excerpted Town E-Newsletter dated Friday, 26 December 2008 for details.

My 2008 Fridays' Photos of the Week Retrospective

Click image to view the 2009 Retrospective of my 2008 Fridays' Photos of the Week photo montage / video. Which features "Principles of Lust" by Enigma as background music.

26 December 2008 Friday's Photo of the Week

Cigar Man . 14th Street near Rhode Island Avenue, NW,

Washington DC . Saturday, 20 December 2008 Walk

The 14th Street, NW, WDC Documentary Project

2008 Fridays' Photos of the Week (Ipernity)

2008 Fridays' Photos of the Week (Flickr)

2009 Retrospective of 2008 Fridays' Photos of the Week video

Artfully Paper's ObamaRama Features Free Shirts Daily!

An exclusive local distributor of "Obama's First Day" merchandise, Artfully Paper has T-shirts, bumper stickers, pins, mugs and more celebrating the inauguration of President-elect Obama.

Click image to read Artfully Paper E-Newsletter dated Friday, 19 December 2008.

Merry Christmas to All

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Frank Muzzy's "Prague & Paris" Exhibit at Adams National Bank on 17th Street in January 2009

Click image to read Frank Muzzy's press release dated Monday, 22 December 2008 regarding his January 2009 "Frankie Goes to Prague and Paris" photography exhibition at the Adams National Bank on 17th Street in NW Washington DC.