12 February 2010 Friday's Photo of the Week

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Snow Plower . Day After Snow the Blizzard

Waterfront Station . 4th & M Streets, SW, Washington DC

Sunday afternoon, 7 February 2010

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2010 Fridays' Photos of the Week

My January 2010 Remake/Remix of the Fall 2004 TAKE MY BREATH AWAY Mix

When first mixed in the fall of 2004 the eclectic 'old school' mix TAKE MY BREATH AWAY included only 13 of the 20 songs that is now featured on the newly remade/remixed January 2010 tracklist.

Click the cd cover to listen to the CLOUDCAST.

JustCircuit.MAG's February/March 2010 "LOVE" issue has arrived!

“Love is in the air… everywhere you look ...” in the third annual JustCircuit.MAG “LOVE” issue, which reminds you of JustCircuit’s long-time mantra: “Live, love, laugh…and be STUNNING!”

Click the cover to preview an online edition of the February/March 2010 issue of JustCircuit.MAG.

Beatport's Black History Month's Legends Of Dance Music

Beatport celebrates Black History Month and remembers the important contribution that black producers, artists, and DJs have made to electronic music, throughout February, by publishing a number of in-depth interviews on Beatportal from some of dance music's most important pioneers.

In launching Beatportal's 2010 Black History Month coverage, Beatport has interviews with two of the originators of house music, Frankie Knuckles and Jesse Saunders.

Click the banner to read Beatportal's "Black History Month's Legends Of Dance Music" Newsletter dated Tuesday, 9 February 2010.

Bikestation at Union Station / Washington DC

Though the grand opening was last October I just noticed during my 5 February 2010 Snow Blizzard trip that there is a Bikestation at Union Station in NE Washington DC.

The first of its kind on the East Coast the Bike Transit Center (BCT), paid for by the U.S. Department of Transportation and DDOT, will offer secure bike parking, a changing room, lockers, bike rentals, repairs and a small retail shop selling bike accessories, for about $1 a day.

Click the image to view more more of my Bikestation / Washington DC photos.

My "To Be Able To Love" Valentine Day Mix in Support of Marriage Equality

In celebration of Valentine's Day and as a personal statement in my support of Marriage Equality the February 2010 "To Be Able To Love" dance mix features a R&B/House/Gay Circuit tracklist.

Listen to TO BE ABLE TO LOVE at MIXCRATE.

Call for Entries in Baltimore's July 2010 Artscape Festival

There are many great opportunities for artists to participate in Baltimore's Artscape 2010 event which takes place in the Bolton Hill Neighborhood and Station North Arts & Entertainment District in Baltmore MD from 16 - 18 July 2010.

Check out the call for entries' deadlines to participate in Baltimore's Artscape 2010!

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Baltimore's Baker Artist Awards Voting Thru 15 February 2010

While nominations closed on 15 January 2010 for Baltimore's BAKER ARTIST AWARDS you still have time, through 15 February 2010, to play a role in choosing the five winners of Baltimore's Choice prizes.

Click logo for more information.

Sign up here.

The Black Party 2010 Advance Tickets Available 12 February 2010

Advance tickets for The Saint-At-Large Rites XXXI: The Black Party will go on sale on 12 February 2010. This year, The Saint At Large, will also debut the BPX: THE BLACK PARTY EXPO event which will take place during the day of Saturday, 20 March 2010.

5 February 2010 Friday's Photo of the Week

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Mark and Ken . Peter Pan Palace . NE Washington DC

Saturday afternoon, 23 January 2010

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2010 Fridays' Photos of the Week

My FotoWeek DC 2009 / Central 2 Gallery Photo Project

While my FotoWeek DC 2009 project is still under construction I just, this past week, completed the Central 2 Gallery photo album which located at 3306 M Street, NW, Washington DC included the following exhibits:

My Cuba - Curated by Lucian Perkins

Street Level
Ernesto Bazan
Ziyah Gafic
João Pina

InsideOutside: New Images from Russia

Curated by Lucian Perkins
Ground Level
Liza Faktor
Alexander Gronsky
Olya Ivanova
Rafal Milach

The work of Rafal Milach, click the image to view my 2009 FotoWeek DC / Central 2 Gallery photo album.

12 African American Artists Honor Black History Month in "Mixed Media Reflections" at Corner Store Gallery / Capital Hill

Curated by Alec Simpson, Kris Swanson and Tray Patterson twelve African American artists honor Black History Month 2010 in the "Mixed Media Reflections" exhibit at the Corner Store Gallery on Capitol Hill in SE Washington DC.

Featuring the works of Anne Bouie, Daniel Brooking, Alonzo Davis, Helen Elliot, Aziza Gibson Hunter, Gloria Kirk, Wayson R. Jones, Larry Lyles, Juliette Madison, Amber Robles-Gordon, Alec Simpson and Stan Squirewell ... an opening reception will be held on Friday evening, 5 February 2010 from 6 until 9 pm.

The Corner Store Gallery is located at 900 South Carolina Avenue, SE, Washington DC. Telephone at 202-544-5807.

Featuring the work of Wayson R. Jones entitled "Fourhand" click the above flyer to visit The Corner Store Gallery website.

DC Artists Dana Ellyn & Matt Sesow "Till Death Do Us Part" Exhibit & Wedding Reception at Long View This Friday

After 8 1/2 years ... Dana Ellyn and Matt Sesow have decided to make it official ... at this Friday's 5 February 2010 opening reception of the “Till Death Do Us Part” exhibition at Long View Gallery will be a landmark event for the art scene in Washington DC ... as Ellyn and Sesow exchange nuptials.

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Baltimore Winter Restaurant Week Continues Thru Sunday, 7 February

Click banner for 2 February 2010 Visit Baltimore Newsletter regarding the Baltimore Winter Restaurant Week which having launched on Friday, 22 January will continue through this Sunday, 27 February 2010.

The White House Photos of Obama's First Year

Click image to view The White House photo slideshow of President Obama's first year.

NMAAHC's February 2010 Newsletter

Click banner to read the National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC) Newsletter dated Friday, 29 January 2010 regarding February 2010 events.

29 January 2010 Friday's Photo of the Week

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Untitled (1964) tinted glass and brass sculpture by Larry Bell

Hirshhorn Museum . Second Level . Washington DC

Sunday at the Museum, 24 January 2010

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2010 Fridays' Photos of the Week

L'Enfant Plaza's La Promenade Undergoes Renovation

Blogger DCMetrocentric has a great article on JBG's $40 million renovation of the La Promenade Shopping Mall at the L'Enfant Plaza Complex in SW Washington DC.

Click the image to view my L'Enfant Plaza Complex photo album.

The American Prayer Hour's 'counter demo' against The Family's National Prayer Breakfast in WDC

I just received an email alert from Alison Gardner of Full Equality Now DC regarding American Prayer Hour 'counter demonstrations' that will be held in cities throughout the country in protest against the 2 - 4 February 2010 The Family's National Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC which will include Uganda's Family members and supporters of what has become known as the "Kill The Gays" bill.

Visit The American Prayer Hour website to learn more about this historic call to action.

And, if you are in the WDC area, there will be a 7pm meeting tonight (Wednesday, 27 January 2010) at the Metropolitan Community Church at 474 Ridge Street in NW Washington DC to discuss plans and make signs for next week's two counter demonstrations in Washington DC.

My "You Are My Friend" Old School R&B Mix

A special mix celebrating the 50th birthday of a friend, Steve O'Toole, and reflecting music that friends and I danced to at the clubs in Washington DC and New York City during the 70's and 80's the January 2010 YOU ARE MY FRIEND mix features this old school R&B tracklist.

Click cd cover to listen to cloudcast.