Click the cover the read the New York Blade Insider dated Friday, 26 June 2009.
Friday, June 26, 2009
The New Blade Insider - Friday, 26 June 2009
Click the cover the read the New York Blade Insider dated Friday, 26 June 2009.
26 June 2009 Friday's Photo of the Week
click imageLogan Circle Neighborhood . Stoney's Bar & Grill
1433 P Street, NW, WDC . Sunday, 21 June 2009
Stoney's Bar & Grill (Flickr)
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Thursday, June 25, 2009
My "I Am What I Am" Mix Celebrates This Weekend's NYC Pride
Perhaps, if I had more time I may would have been able include songs from the 1969 Billboard Top 100 list in the I AM WHAT I AM mix which celebrates the 2009 NYC Heritge of Pride and commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.But, since, I try and compile dance mixes that reflect a gradual bpm increase or decrease ... and limited to the 80 minute cd format ... it just did not work out that way.
Whether, or not, you are heading to NYC for this weekend's Heritage of Pride and 40th anniversary of Stonewall Riots, the final and 5th installment of my GLBT Pride 2009 series entitled I AM WHAT I AM ... featuring classic 'gay' disco, house, progressive house and trance ... is a mix that will make you dance your ass off!
In fact, you may wish to download the entire GLBT PRIDE 2009 series as individual cds or for your mp3 player. Each, just under 80 minutes, by the time you reach NYC ... you're be ready to DANCE and PARTY YOUR ASS OFF!
Here are the four other mixes from the GLBT Pride 2009 series:
- Freedom To Love - 31 May 2009
- Strange Fruit (For The Black Men) - 6 June 2009
- Blowin' In The Wind (Vocals) - 10 June 2009
- Touch Me In The Morning (Vocals) - 18 June 2009
Click the cd cover to listen to and/or download my 23 June 2009 I AM WHAT I AM dance mix.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Realtor Michael Nine's New Listing at 316 P Street, NW, Washington DC
Are you a FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER in search of a GREAT HOUSE at a GREAT PRICE?Realtor Michael Nine W.C. & A.N. Miller/Long & Foster (Chevy Chase Office) has a new listing at 316 P Street, NW, Washington DC that offers an $8000 credit to FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS until 30 Noivember 2009.
Click the flyer for details and contact info for Realtor Michael Nine.
Monday, June 22, 2009
The fojol bros' Traveling Culinary Carnival Food Mobile
When I first saw the silver but colorful 60's looking van gliding down 18th Street on Saturday afternoon, 6 June 2009 I presumed that it was an ice cream truck.And then when the very next day that I saw it for the second time turning onto P from 14th Street, presuming it to be an ice cream truck but noticing the 'circus' resembling logo on the side of van while it brought to mind the Milkmachine band who I captured a fews before at Artomatic Opening ... I wondered if it had any connections to the Showbar Presents the Palace of Wonders on H Street in NE Washington DC.
Well, I got my answer yester evening when during my ritual Sunday walk along P Street that I happened upon the fojol bros. of Merlindia Traveling Culinary Carnival at the corner of 15th and P Streets in NW Washington DC.
After first asking if they sold ice cream I mentioned that as a freelance blogger I like to bring attention to interesting and provocative entrepeneurs. And wondered if they had a website that I could learn more about then.
Saying that they had just sold out of their popcicles the friendly man under the ORDER HERE window who goes by kipoto explained that born and raised in Washington DC that he and his family wanted to bring food to the streets in a new and an exciting way.
First hitting the streets on 20 January 2009 as a test run, the Fojol Bros. of Merlindia Traveling Culinary Carnival food van officially began operation on 24 April 2009.
While most street vendors are tied to specific intersections or pockets of the Mall, the Fojol Brothers of Merlindia usually take a lap around the city before settling on a vacant parking spot and announcing the location on Twitter.
A truck with flavor, the Fojol Bros from Merlindia their intriguying looking truck, according to Carlos in DC, can be found in neighborhoods throughout Washington DC.
Serving what they call Merlindian food—popular Indian dishes such as chicken masala served with big smiles and a few winks—the Fojols have quickly become an after-work favorite in Dupont and the late-night snack of choice for bar-hopping crowds at the intersection of 14th and U streets, NW.
The outlandish truck supposedly belongs to the fojol brothers of Merlindia, known to their customers as Dingo, Ababa-du and Kipoto. But the men behind the masks are actually a group of twentysomething guys, mostly D.C. natives, with a passion for cuisine, community and carnivals.
With a philosophy such as this and menu that serves these offerings the fojol brothers of Merlindia has proven to be relatively successful in DC's new and emerging street-food scene.
To learn more about them visit their website. But, if you're into Twittering (which I am not) you can find them here.
Click the image above to view my ongoing fojol brothers of Merlindia album.
PETS-DC 16th Annual 'Pride of Pets' Fun Dog Show Took Place at Dupont Circle Yesterday
Founded in October 1990 as a non-profit organization of volunteers dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with HIV/AIDS or other disabling conditions and their companion animals PETS-DC provides public health education, exercise, pet food, veterinary care, grooming, foster care, and adoptions services at no cost to individuals in the Metropolitan Washington area.Hosted by PETS-DC, the 16th Annual 'Pride of Pets' Fun Dog Show was held at Dupont Circle yesterday afternoon on Sunday, 21 June 2009 whereby proceeds from the community event will help to support PETS-DC programs.
Though I have many more photos and videos to upload of my documentation of the event click the image above to view my PETS-DC 16th Annual 'Pride of Pets' Fun Dog Show album. Which is, actually, part of my ongoing Dupont Circle WDC (2009) project.
At the conclusion of the event, by way of shouts, cheers and hand-claps ,,, the crowd selected the following three as the Peoples' Choice Best of Show.
- 1st Place Winners - Peoples' Choice Best of Show
- 2nd Place Winners - Peoples' Choice Best of Show
- 3rd Place Winners - Peoples' Choice Best of Show
Saturday, June 20, 2009
My "Touch Me In The Morning" Vocals Mix
As promised with last weekend's release of BLOWIN' IN THE WIND, and in celebration of this weekend's Baltimore Pride 2009 celebration click the cd cover to the left to listen to and/or download my TOUCH ME IN THE MORNING (Vocals) mix which, as a continuation of last weeks vocal mix, features Classic 'Gay' Disco, R&B, House and Trance tracks.The 5th and final installment of my Pride 2009 series, though not yet completed and in celebration of NYC's Pride 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots while exploring TRANCE will also reflect on the Billboard Top 100 songs of 1969.
Back to this weekend's Baltimore Pride ... you may also enjoy my 14 February 2009 STAND BY ME Eclectic Mix which, as its cd cover, features one of my favorite photos from my 2008 Baltimore Pride Block Party documentation.
While my 33rd Annual Baltimore Pride 2008 photoessay webpage links to images at my 2008 Baltimore Pride collection at Flickr you will also find some never before seen 2008 Baltimore Pride Block Party and Parade images at my Ipernity albums.
HAPPY PRIDE!
Friday, June 19, 2009
19 June 2009 Friday's Photo of the Week
click image1609 17th Street, NW, WDC . Saturday, 13 June 2009
Before Capital Pride Parade 2009 Photo Walk
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009
4th World Naked Bike Ride / DC Streaks Thru the Nation's Capital
For the fourth year in a row and in solidarity with thousands of riders in other cities throughout the Northern Hemisphere, Roger Paul of Bethesda MD lead the way in organizing this past Saturday's World Naked Bike Ride event in Washington DC.The 2009 World Naked Bike Ride series officially kicked off on 7 March in the Southern Hemisphere.
Having begun in 2004 the first Washington DC event took place in 2006.
After first gathering at Franklin Square Park on 14th between I and K Streets in NW Washington DC on Saturday afternoon, 13 June 2009, the 20 to 25 'almost naked' participates stepped-off from 14th and I Streets for a ride to the US Capitol.
Where after a brief photo-opt the 20 or so 'almost naked' riders streaked through the streets for a final news rally in front of the White House.
While most participates in the 2009 World Naked Bike Ride / WDC event were from the Washington DC area, a few were also from the Baltimore and West Virginia areas.
While I have more photos to upload here are my three video projects from the 2009 event:
- 4th WNBR/DC Assemblance at Franklin Square Park
- 4th WNBR/DC Step-off at 14th & I Streets, NW, WDC
- 4th WNBR/DC in front the White House at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Visit my 4th Annual World Naked Bike Ride / DC photoessay and webpage for updates and more photo uploads.
Here is my 2008 WNBR/DC Ipernity album and Flickr collection.
Indicating that next year will be his 5th and final year, WNBR/DC organizer Roger Paul proposes that, in 2010, the World Naked Bike Ride/DC event be a MORE MASSIVE collaboration that will attract many other cities from around the area and, perhaps. throughout the nation and/or Northern Hemisphere to Washington DC.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Director of OPM John Berry Speaks at 2009 Capital Pride Festival
Confirmed as OPM Director on 3 April 2009, John Berry, the highest-ranking openly gay member of the Administration spoke at two sepeate Capital Pride events last week.While I did not attend the Department of Justice employees annual Pride Awards last Wednesday I did capture OPM Director John Berry at the 34th Annual Capital Pride Festival on Sunday afternoon, 14 June 2009.
Click the video cover to view the video.
Though still under construction, visit my 34th Annual Capital Pride 2009 / WDC photoessay/webpage for ongoing updates.
“Ending a Century of Segregation: One High School’s Story” Documentary Film Premieres at Great Mills High School on 18 June 2009
St. Mary’s College of Maryland professor Merideth Taylor has produced a documentary film on the desegregation of Great Mills High School that will premiere in the high school’s auditorium on 18 June 2009 at 7pm. “Ending a Century of Segregation: One High School’s Story”, will run about one hour and give voice to those who experienced the desegregation process at Great Mills High School between 1958 and 1972.The screening of the film will be followed by a panel discussion and refreshments. Panel members include Joan Groves, who was one of the first two black students to enroll at Great Mills after her parents sued the school system in 1958 to force integration. The panel will include former teachers and students, both white and black,who were at Great Mills during these years.
For more details and to read the entire events feature visit Baynet.com at Desegregation of Great Mills HS Documentary Premiere (6/18/09).
Click the above image to read the St. Mary's College of Maryland Press Release #09-127 dated 9 June 2008.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
WDC Artist Nicholas F. Shi Displays WHITE KNOT in Support of Marriage Equality
Often when passing through the intersection of 15th and P Streets in NW Washington DC I will make a point to photograph the artist studio window of Washington DC's gay artist Nicholas F. Shi.Similarly, it is also my practice to photograph the Dupont Circle area including 17th and P Streets before the annual Capital Pride Parade.
It was during my Before the Captial Pride Parade Walk on Saturday afternoon, 13 June 2009, that after first noticing the Marriage Equality / White Knot sign in Shi's front yard ... the huge White Knot that hangs from the townhouse's front facade caught my attention.
A non-profit organization founded by Frank Voci in November 2008 in response to the passing of Proposition 8 in California and bans on same-sex marriage and the denial of equal rights for LGBT persons across the nation and around the world, White Knot for Equality's mission is to work to achieve equal rights for the LGBT population by.
Having also participated in the 15 November 2008 DC March For Equal Rights Against Proposition 8, Shi and his partner Frank Blackburn recently hung the White Knot on the facade of their townhouse in celebration of the Pride 2009 season.
To learn more about the artist Nicholas F. Shi visit his website.
And here is the White Knot for Equality website.
Friday, June 12, 2009
4th Annual World Naked Bike Ride / DC - Saturday, 13 June 2009
If all goes as planned, beginning at 2pm, the 4th Annual WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE-DC will gather at Franklin Square Park between 13th and 14th Streets and I and K Streets in NW Washington DC for a 3pm RIDE from Franklin Square to the US Capitol.After a photo shoot in front of the US Capitol the 4th Annual WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE / DC will then proceed to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in NW WDC for a brief photo shoot in front of the White House.
While the WNBR-DC.org website is not now available visit the World Naked Bike Ride - DC yahoo groups for updates.
While I began my 3rd Annual WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE - WDC collection at Flickr, you will fill find some never before seen 2008 WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE - WDC photos at my Ipernity album.
Click the flyer to download a larger version.
12 June 2009 Friday's Photo of the Week
click imageBicyclist on Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail crossing Potomac River
from Virginia toward Maryland . Monday afternoon, 8 June 2009
Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge Docu-Project
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My "Blowin' In The Wind" PRIDE 2009 mix features classic 'gay' disco VOCALS
Let me start with a shout out to JustCircuit.MAG contributor Mickey Weems who's recent "Fly-Over Land" feature in the June/July 2009 issue of JustCircuit.MAG ... is a must read for those who produce compilations or podcasts for gay circuit events or gay music lovers.I, too, believe that it is important to include not only new and fresh music but also selections and/or remixes from the past.
When completed, my GLBT PRIDE 2009 series will include 5 compilations.
While a copy of the first installment, FREEDOM TO LOVE was dropped off at the DC Eagle last Saturday night, final touches on the second installment, STRANGE FRUIT was not completed until Sunday.
Opening with "Runaway Love" by Linda Clifford and featuring Etta James' BLOWIN' IN THE WIND as the title song ... the third installment of the GLBT PRIDE 2009 SERIES ... which includes old 'classic' as well as new favorite 'gay' VOCALS will be dropped off at the DC Eagle later tonight in celebration of the Captial Pride 2009 weekend.
While the 4th installment which should be completed by next weekend's Baltimore Pride will also highlight vocals, the 5th and final installment, featuring trance and new age, will be in time for the NYC Pride celebration.
Click the cd cover to listen to and/or download my June 2009 BLOWIN' IN THE WIND (Vocals) Gay Pride Mix podcast.
The image used on the cd cover was taken by me during the 14 October 1998 Matthew Shepard Candlelight Vigil at the US Capitol's West Lawn.
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