DEBORAH COX performs at Josh Wood / FornabaioVoss New Years Eve: Black & White Ball

Presented by FornabaioVoss Events and Josh Wood Productions click above INVITE for information regarding The Black & White New Years 2010 Ball with Deborah Cox at Chelsea Art Museum.

Thomas Walter & Violet Emma Dove Biscoe's NO POINT FARM in Dameron, Maryland

Purchased by my grandparents Thomas Walter and Violet Emma Dove Biscoe in the 1920's the 100-acre "No Point Farm" was one of the few farms owned by African Americans along St. Jeromes Neck Road in Dameron, Maryland.

Click the image to read my entire essay at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) Memory Book.

A Page From African American Story - December 7, 1941 Heroes

Lonnie Bunch, museum director, historian, lecturer, and author, is proud to present A Page From Our American Story, a regular on-line series for Museum supporters. It will showcase individuals and events in the African American experience, placing these stories in the context of a larger story — our American story.

Click the banner to read the "December 7, 1941 Heroes" American Story.

Dana Ellyn's "Divinely Irreverent" exhibit THIS Saturday 4-7 pm

Click image to read Dana Ellyn's Newsletter dated Friday, 4 December 2009.

4 December 2009 Friday's Photo of the Week

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Holiday Windows 2009 and Windows on 14th Street, NW, Series

Reincarnations . 1401 14th Street, NW, Washington DC

Wednesday afternoon, 2 December 2009

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Mid City Artists + Friends = 11 December 2009 Reception at Coldwell Banker on 17th Street NW

Click invitation for details.

See Rod Stewart Perform on TV Tonight and Tomorrow!

Click banner for Rod Stewart TV Update dated Wednesday, 2 December 2009.

Washington Blade Resurrects as DC AGENDA

Sitting in the dentist chair at Whitman Walker Clinic earlier today I read Washington City Paper's 27 November 2009 Metro Weekly vs Washington Blade cover article and learned that the Washington Blade has resurrected as DC Agenda.

Launched on Friday, 20 November 2009 click the first edition's cover to view the print editions archives.

Launch of Eileen S. Kaminsky Family Foundation and Web Site

Click banner to read Eileen S. Kaminsky Family Foundation Newsletter dated Wednesday, 2 December 2009.

21st Annual World AIDS Day Events in Washington DC

In addition to 2009 World AIDS Day events listed at the DC Department of Health click the above poster for the The Cherry Fund press release dated Tuesday, 30 November 2009 regarding 2009 WAD events in Washington DC.

Poster is the work of Elvert Barnes.

In David Mixner's recent Live From Hell's Kitchen blog posting he brings attention to the 1 November 2009 New York Magazine actickle "Another Kind of AIDS Crisis" by writer David France.

27 November 2009 Friday's Photo of the Week

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Thanksgiving With The Family in St. Mary's County, MD

No Point Farm . St. Jeromes Neck Road . Dameron MD

Thursday afternoon, 26 November 2009

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JustCircuit News Flash::November 24, 2009

Click banner to read JustCircuit News Flash dated Tuesday, 24 November 2009.

Artisans Announced for 5th Annual Downtown Holiday Market

Click flyer to read the Linda Roth Associates press release dated Tuesday, 24 November 2009 regarding the 2009 Downtown Holiday Market at Penn Quarter in NW Washington DC.

Voices #2: Forward Motion 'Trance Mix' & Running Music

It was during my documentation of the 34th Annual Marine Corps Marathon and while plugged into mixes that I've uploaded to my Ipod that I contemplated that the second installment of my 'trance vocal' series may would be running music.

Featuring favorite 'trance vocals' that I've purchased over the fall of 2009 from Masterbeat and Beatport click the cd cover to listen to my November 2009 VOICES #2: FORWARD MOTION 'trance mix' podcast for excellent jogging, running or driving music.

While Running Music Mix suggest that songs fall between 135 and 190 bpm the VOICES 2 mix starts at 128 and ends at 140 bpm.

20 November 2009 Friday's Photo of the Week

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Holiday Windows 2009 . Logan Circle Neighborhood

Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams

1526 14th Street, NW, Washington DC

Thursday afternoon, 19 November 2009

MGBW's 20% Fall Fall into Savings Campaign
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Washington Blade's Windows Media 'Bites the Dust!'

It was just a few weeks ago that I rejoiced in hearing news that The Washington Blade was celebrating its 40th anniversary.

So when visiting Whitman Walker Clinic earlier today that a fellow client informed me and others of the abrupt closure of Windows Media & The Washington Blade ... remembering my recent blog posting pertaining to its 40th anniversary celebration I thought, to myself, "... yet, another newspaper bites the dust ...!

Click the image to view my Washington Blade photo album at Ipernity. And here is my Washington Blade set at Flickr.

And though my Newspaper Collection project is under construction here is my 1992 and 1993 Washington Blade archives.

13 November 2009 Friday's Photo of the Week

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FotoWeek DC / Crystal City FotoWalk Exhibit - Arlington VA

Tuesday afternoon, 10 November 2009

My FotoWeek DC 2009 Docu-Project

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Paul van Dyk creates a musical monument to the Fall of the Berlin Wall

Click banner for information regarding Paul van Dyk's WE ARE ONE musical monument to the Fall of the Berlin Wall. And here is his blog posting featuring a CNN interview which reflects his experiences during the Fall of the Berlin Wall.

Theo Eastwind on the cover of AM-NY dated 9 November 2009

Featured on the cover of the Monday morning issue of am-NY dated 9 November 2009 here is Theo Eastward's Newsletter dated Sunday, 8 November 2009.

Author Lyndia Grant Briggs' book signing event at Busboys & Poets (14th & V) on Saturday, 14 November 2009

Click Greater U St. Historic Foundation Events Invitation regarding author Lyndia Grant Briggs' book signing event at Busboys & Poets (14th & V) on Saturday, 14 November 2009 as she discusses her latest book The Sharecropper's Daughter: It's Not Where You Begin, But Where You End That Counts!.

H Street History Project Informational Session at MLK Library TOMORROW

Click flyer for details regarding the H Street History Project Informational Session which takes place on Saturday, 7 November 2009 from 11 am -12:30 pm in Room A-5at the Martlin Luther King Jr. Library at 9th and G Streets in NW Washington DC.

Here are larger versions of the flyer.

6 November 2009 Friday's Photo of the Week

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"World to Obama: Let's Do It Together" Message Board

Lincoln Memorial / West Reflecting Pool

National Mall . Washington DC

Friday afternoon, 7 November 2008

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My "Walk Through Berlin" Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall

Featuring Tom Colontonio's June 2009 released "Walk Through Berlin" as the title track and in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of Berlin Wall click the cd cover to listen to and/or download my November 2009 WALK THROUGH BERLIN trance mix which includes this tracklist.

The cd cover features a 7 July 2009 photo that I took of the work of Berlin street artist EVOL from the (Summer 2009) Irvine Contemporary Gallery's STREET/STUDIO Exhibition in Washington DC.

Tangerine Dream's "Chandra - The Phantom Ferry (Part 1)

As a long time fan, I try and purchase at least one of Tangerine Dream's cds each October in celebration of my birthday since my huge record collection containing many of their earlier albums was destroyed some years back.

Having ordered it from Borders.com, my Tangerine Dream's "Chandra - The Phantom Ferry (Part 1) arrived the other day.

To learn more about Tangerine Dream visit their website or check out Tangerine Dream at Wikipedia.

Hosted by Chris Newman, here is the Tangerine Dream Fans Zone / Radio Show at Myspace which connects you to artiststs that have been influenced by Tangerine Dream.

30 October 2009 Friday's Photo of the Week

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34th Annual Marine Corps Marathon

Turning onto Wisconsin Avenue from M Street, NW, WDC

Sunday morning, 25 October 2009

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PHOENIX RISING:: Beginning 7:00 am New Years Day in Fort Lauderdale

Click banner to read JustCircuit.com/Event posting dated 11 October 2009 for details of the event.

This Week in Washington Blade - Best of Gay DC

Click banner to read This Week in Washington Blade dated Friday, 23 October 2009 and Best of Gay DC 2009 Awards.

Artist spotlight: Giuseppe Ottaviani // Mix download + Interview!

Click flyer to read 23 October 2009 Artist Spotlight / Intervew with Giuseppe Ottaviani and download Ottaviani's September 2009 Mix.

23 October 2009 Friday's Photo of the Week

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33rd Annual Marine Corps Marathon photos never before seen

Crystal Drive . Crystal City/Arlington Virginia

Sunday morning, 26 October 2008

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This Week in Washington Blade: 40 Years Anniversary Edition - Friday, 16 October 2009

Click banner to The Washington Blade 40th Anniversary Edition dated Friday, 16 October 2009.

16 October 2009 Friday's Photo of the Week

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4th Biennial Solar Decathlon Competition . House #106

TEAM ALBERTA:
University of Calgary, SAIT Polytechnic,

Alberta College of Art + Design, Mount Royal College

National Mall . Washington DC . Friday, 9 October 2009

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My October 2009 National Equality March Documentary Project

Though still under construction I've just completed the basic layout of my October 2009 National Equality March / Washington DC documentary project.

While all images will not be uploaded to my various October 2009 NEM photo albums the entire October 2009 NEM collection will be donated to the Stonewall Library & Archives in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Organized by Equality Across America, learn more about the historic event but visiting the National Equality March website.

In addition to this National Equality March posting at Wikipedia here is a great posting pertaining to the October 1979 National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights which lists other historic LBGT Equality demonstrations in Washington DC.

Dana Ellyn: CNN & USA Today press coverage, "Sequestered" opens THIS Friday, TV appearance and more...

Click banner to read DANA ELLYN Newsletter dated Wednesday, 14 October 2009.

NEM's Leonard Matlovich Memorial & DADT Protest at Congressional Cemetery

I began my documentation of the October 2009 National Equality March with the Leonard Matlovich Memorial & DADT Protest which took place on Saturday afternoon, 10 October 2009, at the Congressional Cemetery in SE Washington DC.

Though the photo album is still under construction, my documentation was as follows:

• Dan Choi of Knights Out News Conference at the Gate
• Walk to Ceremony at rear of Chapel
• The Ceremony at rear of Chapel
• Walk from Ceremony to Matlovich Gravesite
• Laying of the Wreath at Matlovich Gravesite

Visit my NEM Leonard Matlovich Memorial & DADT Protest - Congressional Cemetery - 10 October 2009 webpage to view the photo album as well as video footage that I shot of the event.

Spearheaded by Michael Bedwell of the Leonard Matlovich Memorial, the event was hosted in collaboration with Knights Out and Servicemembers Legal Defense Network.

And here is my October 2009 National Equality March (NEM) webpage.

M*A*S*H Star Mike Farrell - This Evening @ Busboys & Poets, 6:30 PM

Click image to read Greenpeace press release regarding the Monday evening, 12 October 2009 appearance of Mike Farrelll at Busboys and Poets at 14th and V Streets in NW Washington DC during the promotion tour of his book OF MULE AND MAN.

2009 Columbus Day Weekend WMATA Yellow & Green Line Stations Closure

Click image to read 1 October 2009 WMATA press release regarding Columbus Day Weekend 2009 closures of Yellow & Green Line stations in SW & NW DC.

9 October 2009 Friday's Photo of the Week

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My 56th Birthday Walk . Man Reading Book

WMATA Farragut North Station . NW Washington DC

Monday afternoon, 5 October 2009

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Town Danceboutique's NEM Weekend + More

Click banner to read Town Danceboutique e-news dated Friday, 9 October 2009 for info regarding NEM Weekend events at Town.

Metro Weekly - Thursday, 8 October 2009

Click cover to read Metro Weekly Sneak Peek dated Thursday, 8 October 2009 with a roundup of nightlife options for National Equality Weekend.

The Washington Blade - Friday, 9 October 2009

Click banner to read The Washington Blade dated Friday, 9 October 2009 featuring a National Equality March Special Guide.

Last Weekend for Flora: Growing Inspirations Exhibit at US Botanic Garden

Having opened on 23 May and closing on 12 October 2009 this will be the last weekend for the Flora: Growing Inspirations Exhibit at the US Botanic Garden in SW Washington DC.

The sculptures are displayed in two areas with the Outdoor Exhibition on the Conservatory Terrace while the Indoor Exhibition is in the East Gallery.

Though still under construction, click the image to view my Flora: Growing Inspirations - US Botanic Garden / WDC album.

And here is my ongoing US Botanic Garden webpage.

2009 Solar Decathlon opens on the National Mall

For three weeks in October 2009, the U.S. Department of Energy will host the Solar Decathlon—a competition in which 20 teams of college and university students compete to design, build, and operate the most attractive, effective, and energy-efficient solar-powered house. The Solar Decathlon is also an event to which the public is invited to observe the powerful combination of solar energy, energy efficiency, and the best in home design.

The 2009 Solar Decathlon is the fourth competition, with past Decathlons occurring in the fall of 2007, 2005, and 2002. During each of the past Solar Decathlons, more than 100,000 visitors flocked to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to visit the "solar village."

Having held the Opening Ceremony earlier today, 8 October 2009, the 'solar village' will open to the public beginning tomorow ... Friday, 9 October 2009.

Open to the public from 9 - 13 October and from 15 - 18 October click here for tour hours and more details regarding the event.

Taken by Elvert Barnes click the above image to view more never before seen images from the 2007 Solar Decathlon.

Reel Affirmations 19 is just days away

The 19th Annual Reel Affirmations 2009 Film Festival runs from 15 - 24 October 2009. Click banner to visit the RA website.

Realtor Beth Hughes of DC Real Estate Newsletter - Thursday, 8 October 2009

Click banner to read DC Real Estate Newsletter dated Thursday, 8 October 2009 from Realtor Beth Hughes.

The October/November 2009 JustCircuit.MAG is WHITE HOT

The October/November 2009 issue of JustCircuit.MAG is WHITE HOT in celebration of White Party Week's 25th Anniversary and features Whitney Houston and DJ Seth Cooper ... for starters.

Click the October / November 2009 JustCircuit.MAG cover to read the online version.

Lifting you up for the NEM

Similar to the VOICES series which is more trance vocals the 8 October 2009 "Lift Me Up" Gay Circuit House mix represents the first installment in my VOCALS series which will feature house vocals.

Wanna '... get lifted ...' for this weekend's National Equality March?

Click the cd cover to listen to / download the VOCALS #1: Lift Me Up (October 2009) mix podcast which features this uplifting and high energy gay cirucit house track list.

My April 2000 MMOW Mass Wedding Virtual Exhibition

In celebration of this weekend's October 2009 National Equality March (NEM) click the image to view my October 2009 I HAVE A DREAM: April 2000 MMOW Mass Wedding photo montage of images taken of the MMOW Mass Wedding Ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial during the April 2000 Millennium March on Washington for Equality.

Created, specifically, for this photo montage project the October 2009 I HAVE A DREAM mix features this tracklist as background audio.

National Equality March EVENT GUIDE

So far, the weather forecast look fairly good for the upcoming 9 - 11 October 2009 NEM weekend. Click the above banner for a complete list of NEM events which, actually, start on Friday, 9 October 2009.

NAACP 100th Anniversary - Lincoln Theatre / WDC - Thursday, 15 October 2009

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My "Autumn" Progressive Mix

The third installment of my Autumnal Reverberations 2009 series click the cd cover to listen to and/or download my 5 October 2009 AUTUMN Progressive House / Trance Mix while celebrating my 56th birthday features track titles that shed light on my spirituality.