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

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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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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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.

9 April 2010 Friday's Photo of the Week

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Man Reading Book . Dupont Circle . NW Washington DC

2010 Easter In Washington DC

Sunday evening, 4 April 2010

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My 2 April 2010 Crystal City 5K Friday Videos & Docu-project

Launched in 2009, Crystal City has a new fit and fun spring ritual.

For the second consecutive year Crystal City BID and key sponsors will host weekly 5K Friday Runs though the streets of Crystal City in Arlington VA during the month of April 2010.

As part of Crystal City's Green Scene, the April 2010 series kicked off last Friday, 2 April as more than 900 people took to the streets and Robbie Wade set a new course record of 15:24.

Though my 2 April 2010 docu-project is still under construction and with many more photos to upload the following represent my video projects from the 2 April 2010 Run event.

1. Step-off from the driveway at 2121 Crystal Drive
2. The Race (#1/4) from the driveway onto Crystal Drive
3. The Race (#2/4) along the 2000 block of Crystal Drive
4. The Race (#3/4) along the 2100 block of Crystal Drive
5. The Race (#4/4) along the 2100 block of Crystal Drive

As I worked on this project I remembered that I had participated in at least two 5K run events through Central Park during the early 80's when I worked at the Veterans Administration on 7th Avenue and 23rd Street in NYC.

Click the image to access my Crystal City 5K Friday Run - 2 April 2010 docu-project.

Join in the fun when 5K Fridays resume at the Courtyard at 2121 Crystal Drive at 6;30 pm on Friday, 9 April 2010.

Register here, or before the race. Afterward, grab a shower at the Sport & Health Club and head down to the Concord Luxury Residences at 2600 Crystal Drive for the after party with entertainment by DJ Adrian Loving. Runners also get half price pasta at Kora, or 20% of your check at Cafe Italia. Get Fit, Get Healthy, and Get Green!

Congratulations to Hugh Hysell whose being considered for The Biggest Loser

Congratulations to NYC HHC's Hugh Hysell whose auditioning video, having gone viral, caught the attention of the The Biggest Loser producers.

Now being considered for the next stage, the producers requested that Hugh submit more material.

Click the image to view Hugh's video submission.

My 2010 Cherry Weekend "Forever Young" House/Gay Circuit Mix

Another tribute to Frank G. and in celebration of CHERRY WEEKEND 2010, click the cd cover for my April 2010 "Forever Young" house / gay circuit mix which features an uplifting and high energy dance tracklist of several remade and remixed anthems.

My 2010 Cherry Blossom Festival "Fading Memories" Trance Mix

Though completed last week and definately a tribute to Frank G. my March 2010 "Fading Memories" trance mix is in celebration of the 2010 National Cherry Blossom Festival.

Which, of course, I'll be listening to on my Ipod as I document this year's festival.

When starting the project I had no intention of making it a tribute to Frank but, as the tracklist reverberates in my head ... he comes to mind.

Click the cd cover to listen to and/or download the music mix.

Chad Alan's "Easter in the Park with George" wins first place at JR's 2010 Easter Bonnet Contest

According to Metro Weekly's video by Aram Vartian, adorned in the "Easter in the Park with George" bonnet, Chad Alan was crowned as the first place winner in JR's 2010 Easter Bonnet Contest which took place on Easter Sunday evening, 4 April 2010 at JR's Bar & Grill and 1519 17th Street in NW Washington DC.

While I did not witness the event inside the bar, for reasons which I shed light on in my 2010 Easter In Washington DC docu-project, and as I have done for most years since 1992 I did make a point to capture easter bonnets in the streets before my ritual Easter Sunday at Dupont Circle photo project.

Though still under construction, click the above photo to view my 2010 Easter Bonnet / Dupont Circle photo album.

While Chad Alan may have won first place my personal favorite was the creation of Tim Woody who, according to the Metro Weekly's video, won second place.

HHC Marketing's Hugh Hysell auditioning tape to The Biggest Loser

Hugh Hysell, President of HHC Marketing in NYC is submitting his auditioning video to The Biggest Loser TONIGHT.

One of the funniest videos that I've seen in a long time, click the image to view the final edit from this first draft.

April 2000 Millennium March on Washington Photos Never Before Seen

This weekend is the annual CHERRY event in Washington DC. And as I have done most years since 2003, in celebration of CHERRY WEEKEND 2010, I've just completed an online exhibition of never before seen images from the April 2000 Millennium March on Washington for Equality (MMOW).

Here is the slideshow.

The April 2010 never before seen project includes the following:

• Film Roll #5/12 - MMOW Rally . Sunday, 30 April 2000
• Film Roll #9/12 - MMOW Rally . Sunday, 30 April 2000
• Film Roll #10/11 - MMOW Festival . Sunday, 30 April 2000
• Film Roll #11/11 - MMOW Festival . Sunday, 30 April 2000

And as with last year's "Cherry Morning" here is my "Forever Young" mix in celebration of the 2010 Cherry Weekend.

Metrorail records 2nd highest ridership day on Thursday, 1 April 2010

According to WMATA Press Release dated Friday, 2 April 2010 ... Hundreds of thousands of people helped Metro set the transit agency’s second highest weekday ridership day in the history of the 34-year-old rail system on Thursday, April 1, when 877,890 trips were recorded on the Metrorail system.

Taken at the Waterfront SEU Station in SW DC at 3:49 pm on Saturday afternoon, 3 April, the image depicts a train full of passengers en route to the Washington Nationals Stadium for a sold-out exhibition game which started at 4:05 pm.

Crystal City's 5K Fridays Start TODAY

As part of Crystal City's Green Scene, the Crystal City BID and key sponsors are providing a fun, healthy, and green place to hang on Friday evenings. For five consecutive Friday's starting on April 2nd, test your abilities, race against your friends or yourself, or just have fun getting Fit with "5K Fridays!".

Runners can sign up for a single race for $15 or sign up for all five for $50 and save.

Strap on your running shoes and Aly from Mix107.3, at 6:30 pm tonight. Afterward, grab a shower at the Sport & Health Club and head down to the Concord Luxury Residences at 2600 Crystal Drive for the after party with entertainment by DJ Adrian Loving. Runners also get half price pasta at Kora, or 20% of your check at Cafe Italia. Get Fit, Get Healthy, and Get Green!

Click banner for details.

2 April 2010 Friday's Photo of the Week

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Photographers In Action 2010 Series
2010 National Cherry Blossom Festival Docu-project
Jefferson Memorial Grounds . SW WDC . 1 April 2010
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Virginia Tourism's April 2010 Media Blitz in WDC

Traversing through WMATA Gallery Place / Chinatown Station on Wednesday evening, 31 March 2010 the April 2010 Virginia Tourism Corporation Ad Billboard Displays more than caught my attention.

For more information regarding the Virginia Tourism Corporations (VTC) April 2010 Media Blitz in Washington DC read the VTC Press Release dated 31 March 2010.

Click the image to view my (VTC) April 2010 WDC Media Blitz photo album.

My G40 Art Summit/Crystal City (WDC Artists - 8th Fl) video compilation

Though my March 2010 G40 Art Summit / Crystal City docu-project webpage is still under construction and there are more 17 March 2010 G40 Art Summit / Crystal City 8th Floor images to be uploaded click the image to the left to view my 17 March 2010 G40 Art Summit / Crystal City video compilation which shot on the 8th floor explores artists from the Washington DC metropolitan area.

On display from 1 - 31 March 2010, the exhibition was held on 5 floors of the Vornado Building at Plaza Five at 223 23rd Street, South, in Arlington VA with each floor highlighting artists from different areas of the country and world.

With a total of four visits on 4 different evenings, I began my documentation of this event on Wednesday, 17 March 2010 by first focusing on the 8th floor which highlighted artists mostly from the Washington DC metrotpolitan area.

Visit my March 2010 G40 Art Summit / Crystal City docu-project webpage to view photo albums of the three other visits that were made to floors 7, 6 and 5.

I did not capture the Lobby Level.

Mixed specifically for this project, "Distant Sounds", a new age mix created by Elvert Barnes Mixology featuring free music from the Unsigned Band Web site serves as background music for this video compilation.

David Mixner's HELL KITCHEN Journal Celebrates 50th Anniversary

This coming month marks David Mixner's 50th anniversary of organizing for justice, equality and peace. [His] very first effort at the age of 14 was as a regular volunteer for President John F. Kennedy in 1960.

Click banner to read the entire David Mixner Big Daddy blog posting dated 28 March 2010.

DC Students' 2010 Cherry Blossom Poster Art Exhibit at Union Station

The 2010 National Cherry Blossom Festival annual Community Cherry Blossom Art Show at Union Station in NE Washington DC celebrates the creativity of DC Public and Charter School students whose artwork focuses on expressing how the cherry blossom trees in Washington DC spread the message of goodwill and friendship.

Experience their insight and view all competition entries including winners at the Union Station / West Hall from 21 March through 11 April 2010.

Shot during my Thursday evening, 25 March 2010 visit, click the image to view my 2010 Student Community Cherry Blossom Art Show photo album. Which may also be found by visiting my 2010 National Cherry Blossom Festival webpage.

Here is my 25 March 2010 video compilation of the exhibit.

And here are my 2009 and 2007 documentations of the annual Cherry Blossom Art Show.

26 March 2010 Friday's Photo of the Week

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Voices of School Choice "Let Me Rise" Ad Campaign

WMATA Union Station . NE Washington DC

Thursday afternoon, 25 March 2010

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Anne Marchand's "Luminous" Exhibition Opening Reception in Crystal City on Wednesday, 24 March 2010

Before my third visit to the G40 Art Summit at Crystal City yesterday evening I stopped in on the Opening Reception for the Anne Marchand's "Luminous" Exhibition at the Vornado Building at 2231 Crystal Drive in Arlington VA.

Having opened on 26 January 2010, the Luminous exhibition consisting of eight large canvases, will be on display through 26 April 2010.

Learn more about the artist Anne Marchand at her website.

Luminous is part of the Crystal City BID’s ARTFUL program. This new exhibition builds on the success of previous Crystal Art projects which have demonstrated the power that art can add to public spaces.

Click the image to view my Anne Marchand's "Luminous" Exhibition Opening Reception - 24 March 2010 photo album.

Last Week for G40 Art Summit at Crystal City

This is the LAST WEEK to see the G40 Art Summit at Crystal City. Don't miss out on the event that everyone is talking about. As the Washington Post wrote this is "Art on a Grand Scale."

Shot during my Wednesday, 17 March 2010 visit, click the image to view my Washington DC Artists / 8th Floor photo album.

Though still under construction here is my G40 Art Summit / Crystal City March 2010 webpage.

19 March 2010 Friday's Photo of the Week

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HRC's REPEAL DON'T ASK DON'T TELL NOW Ad Campaign
Windows / Dupont Circle North Series . VSL Hair Design
1607 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington DC
Wednesday afternoon, 17 March 2010
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Russell Richards to teach the Art of Etching at McGuffey Art Center

An email from artist Russell U. Richards dated Thursday, 18 March 2010 reads as follows:

Hello everybody,

It's been a while since I've updated my website, as I am in the process of redesigning it, so have been a little lax on updates. But I wanted to tell you about my upcoming printmaking class at McGuffey Art Center in Charlottesville VA.:

The Art of Etching
Thursdays 6-7:30 pm,
Starting April 1, for eight weeks

Students will create an edition of black and white etchings under the guidance of an expert printmaker. No printmaking experience necessary. Classes will be held in Studio 26 at the McGuffey Art Center in Charlottesville VA. For adults and mature teens.

Cost of class: $225, materials included
Teacher: Russell U. Richards
(434) 825-0557
russell@russellrichards.com

To register, fill out a class registration form at the McGuffey Art Center, or call (434) 295-7973.

Note: there will be additional days and evenings during the week when I will be working in the studio, that students may come by and work. This will be as my schedule allows. Also I'll demonstrate my four-color process, and am open to helping students explore other intaglio techniques. You'll get a lot of instruction for the money, and at least one full edition of etchings, by the end of eight weeks!

Russell
Russell U. Richards
http://www.russellrichards.com

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My "Spring Affair" Black Party 2010 Weekend Mix

A definate tribute to Frank G whose birthday is 20 March and to Robert Mapplethorpe whose image of me was featured on the 1987 Black Party poster invitation, my March 2010 "Spring Affair" dance mix features a 70's and 80's disco / gay circuit tracklist of songs that Frank, friends and I danced to during the early years of The Saint when it was located at the old Fillmore East.

Celebrating this weekend's Saint At Large Rites XXXI: The Black Party 2010 event in NYC as well Spring Equinox, click the cd cover to listen to and/or download the March 2010 "Spring Affair" music mix podcast.

Here are my March 2009 "Rise Above" Black Party mix and photo montage of my Some Hands photography exhibit from the 2006 Black Party event.

My Art at BWI Airport Docu-Project

In connection with my ongoing Airport Photography and Public Art In Public Spaces series it was during my 10 March 2010 visit to the BWI Airport that I launched my Art at BWI Airport series.

The work of John Esparolini, click the image to view my St. Mary's College of Maryland "Governor's Cup Yacht Race" Photography Competition Exhibit at BWI Airport and BWI Airport - 10 March 2010 photo albums.

And in connection with my Airport Art docu-project here is my Art at BWI Airport webpage.

My "The Chase" Progressive Spring 2010 Mix

With the DJ Sneak Beatchase Remix of Giorgio Moroder's "The Chase" as the title song my first Spring Reverberations 2010 series mix entitled "The Chase" features a progressive trance/house tracklist.

Click cd cover to listen to and/or download THE CHASE.

Eileen Ivers' "Beyond the Bog Road" Tour at GMU Center for the Arts This Sunday, 14 March 2010

Eileen Ivers' "Beyond the Bog Road" Tour will be in Fairfax VA this Sunday, 14 March 2010 at George Mason University's Center for the Arts. Click banner for tour schedule.

12 March 2010 Friday's Photo of the Week

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St. Mary's College of Maryland's

"Capturing the Spirit of the Governor's Cup Yacht" Photo Exhibit

SMCM 2008 Governor's Cup Yacht Race Photography Competition

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

B Concourse . Glen Burnie, MD . Wednesday morning, 10 March 2010

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Stripped: Greg Friedler's Naked Las Vegas submitted a new blog: REVIEW - LV CITY LIFE

Click banner/image to read City Life / Las Vegas blog posting regarding Stripped: Greg Friedler's Naked Las Vegas docu-project with film maker David Palmer.

E. W. Stokes Steel Drum Band perform at National Cherry Blossom Festival Kick Off Press Conference at Newseum

Having captured some aspect of the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC most years since 1993 I made a point to attend last Thursday morning's 2010 National Cherry Blossom Festival Kick Off Press Conference at the Newseum.

Opening with a short performance by the E.W. Stokes Steel Drum Band, whose appearance was a prelude to its upcoming participation in the 2010 Festival Family Day & Opening Ceremony, the press conference began with welcoming remarks by Joe Urschel, Executive Director of the Newseum.

Following an overview of this year's Festival by president Diana Mayhew, the following speakers made remarks:

• Susan E.S. Norton, NCBF Board Chair, introduced Festival Partners and the Goodwill Ambassadors;
• Minister Hideo Fukushima, Minister for Public Affairs, Embassy of Japan, discussed the Embassy's growing role in the Festival;
• Adrian M. Fenty, Mayor of the District of Columbia, discussed the economic importance of the Festival to all DC;
• Ambassador John Malott, President & CEO, Japan-America Society of Washington, DC discussed the 50th Annual Sakura Matsuri-Japanese Street Festival;
• Jo-ann Straat, Senior Manager, Public Affairs, Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., addressed the plans for the 2012 Centennial Celebration;
• Rob DeFeo, Chief Horticulturalist of the National Park Service, announced this year's peak bloom period prediction to be 3 - 10 April 2010, with the reminder that the blooming period of the trees begins many days before and can last as long as up to 14 days. Mr. DeFeo predicted the blooming period would be from March 31 through April 11, 2010;
• Scott Loretan, Senior Vice President of Sodexo School Services, spoke about the joy and success of sponsoring the Festival's Youth Ambassador Program.

Following Loretan's remarks the E. W. Stokes Streel Drum Band closed the event with a final performance.

Click the image to view my 2010 National Cherry Blossom Festival Kick Off Press Conference photo album which represents the first event of my 2010 National Cherry Blossom Festival docu-project. Here is my 2009 NCBF documentation.

For more information regarding the E. W. Stokes Steel Drum Band visit the Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School website.

And here is the National Cherry Blossom Festival website.