In Benefit of the Hyattsville FOP 10 Day Reithoffer Carnival Comes to West Hyattsville from 3rd thru 13 May 2012

10.WMATA.WestHyattsvilleStation.HyattsvilleMD.3May2012, a photo by ElvertBarnes on Flickr.

Having captured the recent spring 2012 clean-up of the fields that surround the WMATA West Hyattsville Station when last Sunday that a friend and I first noctied what we thought to have been construction trailers I wondered if the long anticipated West Hyattsville Commons redevelopment project was about to begin.

And then on Tuesday morning that my friend and I passed through the field again we then realized that a carnival was being set-up.  Unable to find any information on the internet regarding the May 2012 Reithoffer Carnival at the Hyattsville location when passing through the field again on Thursday morning that I inquired of details from two members of the set-up crew they informed me that the festival would be run from Thursday, 3 May through Sunday, 13 May.

Hours of operation from Monday through Friday will be from 5 until 10 pm (perhaps later depending on the crowd) and from 1 pm until 6 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Wanting to bring attention to the event I returned later on yesterday afternoon to capture opening day of the May 2012 Reithoffer Carnival at the Hyattsville MD event.

My video clips of the event may be found on YouTube.

Located just behind and within walking disance from the WMATA West Hyattsville Station in what the locals refer to as Ginsfield the 10 day festival and can be found at the intersection Ager Road and Lancer Drive in Hyattsville MD.

For more information visit the Reithoffer Shows website at reithoffershows.com/.

UPDATE.  While this article was written on 3 May, t is now Sunday morning, 5 May 2012 and in reading my daily news update from the Hyattsville Patch I lean that this event is actually in benefit of the Hyattsville Fraternal Order of Police (FOP).

My April 2012 BETTER TOMORROWS Uplifting Trance (Running Music) Mix

In celebration of this evening's 20 April 2012 RED DRESS Crystal City 5K Run here is my most recent euphoric / uplifting trance and running music mix:



Though still under constructon here are my photos from last week's Friday, 13 April 2012 Crystal City 5K Run.

In addition here is my 23 April 2010 RED DRESS Crystal City Friday 5K Run photo project.  Unfortunately, I missed the 2011 event.

8 March 2012 ART + SIN: Black Party Posters 1981 – 2012 One Day Exhibit at The Center / NYC

In NYC on Thursday evening, 8 March 2012, The Center’s Cultural Programs Department in collaboration with The Saint At Large is happy to present Art + Sin a special one-day-only erotic art exhibition and presentation displaying rarely seen Black Party Posters from 1981-2012.

For more info and/or to purchase tickets for the 7 until 10 pm cocktail reception event click the above poster.

UDC Community College 2nd Semi-Annual Workforce Development Graduates Recognition Celebration at THEARC in SE DC

Yesterday morning on Saturday, 25 February 2012 the University of District Columbia Community College held its second Semi-Annual Recognition Celebration at THEARC at 1901 Mississippi Avenue in SE Washington DC in honor of student graduates from its 2011 Summer and Fall Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning Program.  The theme for the February 2012 graduation ceremony was "Finding New Ways to Work".

After opening with welcome remarks from Connie Spinner, Dean of WDLL and Dr. Jonathan Guevera, CEO of UDC-CC former students via a video presentation as well as in their own words shared how the WDLL program had changed and improved their lives.

In her own words, Michelle Watson closed with "Don't stop.  I'm not stopping!".  And while Bryce Gregory expressed that "... we are all students because we want to do better ..." Monique Williams closed with "I can achieve as long as I believe!".

In her Words of Encouragement, Melinda Gray expressed that her while fear had been her biggest obstacle she urged that "... if you begin and then stop, go back!".

In the Take A Bow, Give Yourself a Hand portion of the program, WDLL Dean Connie Spinner asked that each graduate stand and be recognized when she announced the course or program from which they had participated in during the 2011 fall and summer seasons.  At which time, I proudly stood when she announced the Medical Office Administrative Assistant Program at Backus.

Final remarks were made by Brenda Richardson who as Deputy Chief of Staff to Councilmember Marion Barry reminded the audience that it had been through the efforts of Barry that the District of Columbia had first instituted a Workforce Development Program.

In a closing musical selection, Michelle Watson sang "In Return" before attendees were then invited to a reception in the lobby of THEARC where refreshments, fruit and dessert was donated by Walmart.

At which time Mayor Vincent Gray would join Dr. Gueverra and others on stage in private discussions regarding the UDC-CC WDLL program.

30 January 2012 Marvelous Monday at Miss Pixie's

Click banner for the Sunday, 29 January 2012 Miss Pixie's Newsletter via Constant Contact.

And here is my ongoing Miss Pixie's Store Windows series. 

My SERENITY Uplifting Trance (Travelling Music) Mix

FREE YOUR MIND for the 18th Winter Party Festival 2012

In celebration of the 18th Annual WINTER PARTY FESTIVAL which takes place at South Beach in Miami FL from 29 February thru 5 March 2012 my January 2012 FREE YOUR MIND classic trance mix pushes the envelope for gay circuit dance music.

Visit my archives at Elvert Barnes Mixology.

Here are some of my images from the 2007 and 2005 Winter Party Festival events.

2012 Evolution Of A Dancer II

COLORLINES Political Obituary of Etta James

Here is a great article on the life of Etta James in the January 2012 COLORLINES Newsletter.

Saturday, 7 January 2012 Witness Against Torture / GTMO Silent March /Washington DC

SilentMarch6.WitnessAgainstTorture.GTMO.NW.WDC.7January2012, a photo by ElvertBarnes on Flickr.

In prelude to this Wednesday's 11 January 2012 Day of Action Against Guantanamo approximately 35 demonstrators participated in a SILENT MARCH in Washington DC on Saturday, 7 January.

After first assembling at and stepping off from the Occupation encampment at Freedom Plaza in NW Washington DC the demonstration which included 25 of the 35 participants dressed in orange jump suits and black hoods (one in a cage) marched down 14th Street and across the National Mall to the George Washington Monument grounds before proceeding to the White House and Lafayette Park and returning to Freedom Plaza.

Organized by Witness Against Torture in collaboration with other groups Saturday's 7 January 2012 SILENT MARCH represents only one of several events that will be held from the 6th through the 10th January in prelude of the 10th Anniversary of Guantanamo Bay National Day of Action event which takes place in Washington DC on Wednesday, 11 January 2012.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Submit Your National Cherry Blossom Festival Stories

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2012 / Dawn Of A New Age

While some may believe with the Mayan calendar ending on 21 December 2012 that today, 1 January 2012, marks the beginning of the end of the world I believe that today as well as this year's winter solstice is just the dawn of a new age and time.

And while many contemplate new year resolutions in tune with my practice for more than a decade my "mantra" vs resolutions for 2012 is "Dawn Of A New Age!" 

Happy 2012.

My 2012 NYD "Till The End" Progressive House / Trance Mix

Merry Christmas 2011

My "Salvation" Uplifting Trance End of 2011 Mix

In celebration of the Christmas 2011 Into New Year 2012 Holiday Season this mix while featuring a few of my favorite uplifting trance tracks that I purchased during 2011 is excellent music for travelling as well as dancing.

Merry Christmas!

Whitman Walker Health WORLD AIDS DAY 2011 Candlelight Vigil at Dupont Circle

Commemorating 30 years of the AIDS epidemic click the image to view my Whitman-Walker Health 23rd WORLD AIDS DAY Candlelight Vigil 2011 photo album which was held at Dupont Circle in NW Washington DC on Thursday night, 1 December 2011.

Here's an article by Edge Magazine with details regarding the event.

My Thanksgiving Weekend 2011 Mixes

In celebration of the Thanksgiving Weekend 2011 holiday I've put together two mixes.

The first, OCEAN OF HOPE, which is in celebration of the 27th Annual White Party Week / Miami 2011 event features an uplifting trance tracklist that is excellent for traveling to and from your destinations.

While the second, I GOT THE FEELING house / gay circuit mix will prep you for the various dance clubs that you may will party at over the weekend.

For more of my mixes visit the Elvert Barnes Mixology archives.

Happy Thanksgiving 2011

Miss Pixie's 3rd Thursday November 2011 Extravaganza

At today's monthly 3rd Thursday event Miss Pixie's will not only unveil a fabulous collection of vintage Christmas ornaments at a 10% discount but will celebrate the grand opening of the Miss Pixie's Collective upstairs which feature MIMILAH modern and vintage clothing and accessories and paintings by David Amoroso and Laura Jane Hamilton.

Located at 1626 14th Street in NW Washington DC today's 3rd Thursday event will take place from 11 am until 8 pm with a movie and refreshments in the backroom from 6 until 8 pm.

Click the image to view my Miss Pixie's photo album.

Mitchell & Tim Gold's Meridian Hill Loft Featured in Today's Washington Post

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MGBW Co-founder Mitchell Gold Featured in November 2011 Elle Decor

Raise your glass to co-founder Mitchell Gold of MGBW furniture company who is featured in the November 2011 issue of Elle Decor in the "Unconventional Wisdom" column by Ingrid Abramovitch.

Taken during my 2 November 2011 walk along 14th Street in NW Washington DC click the image to view my ongoing Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams / Logan Circle photo album.