Dana Ellyn's New "Scrathboard Etchings" Series

Created by using sharp knives to scrape into a thin board of fine white china clay that is coated with an opaque black ink click the image to view Dana Ellyn's New Scratchboard Etchings series.

Learn more about Dana and her art at her website.

Just Two Weekends Left to Explore the Treasures at Ruff & Ready on 14th Street

As reported in a 17 July 2011 Washington Times article the Ruff & Ready Furnishings on 14th Street will be closing on Wednesday, 31 August 2011.

Open only on Saturday and Sunday from 11 am until 6 pm you only have two more weekends to explore the treasures which last weekend were 40 to 50 % off the normal prices.

Dana Ellyn's "31 Days In July 2011" Project

The 2011 edition of Dana Ellyn's "31 Days in July" is complete! This is the 8th year of the project which totals 248 paintings - each one inspired by the news of the day. This July, the paintings were inspired by events such as the looming debt crisis, Ruppert Murdoch, the Fukushima nuclear tragedy, and the ongoing wars and occupations in Iraq and Afghanistan and the US drone attacks on Libya, Somalia and Pakistan.

For more information click the collage.

Visit the Dana Ellyn website for more information regarding her art and upcoming exhibitions.

Charles O. Perry "Caligraphic Moebius" Sculpture In Crystal City

It's been since my August 2007 visit to Crystal City that I've searched for information regarding the sculpture at the Courtyard at 2121 Crystal Drive (Park Two) in Arlington VA.

And it was only today that I learned that the 20 foot aluminum sculpture entitled "Calligraphic Möbius" (1986) is the work Charles O. Perry who also created "Helix Möbius Mace" in Crystal City as well as the "Continuum" at the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum in SW Washington DC.

At 81, architect and sculptor Charles O. Perry died in February 2011.

Click the image to view my "Caligraphic Moebius" by Charles O. Perry photo album.

Call for Entry / 2011 FotoWeek DC - Deadline 12 September 2011

FotoWeek DC's fourth Annual International Awards Competition is looking for extraordinary images! The 2011 competition will honor professional and emerging photographers from our region and from around the world. We're looking for you!

•Entries will be accepted in 11 main categories
•Cash prizes totaling $20,000
•Winners will be selected by a distinguished panel of world-renowned judges
•Winners will be notified on or about October 5, 2011.
•Winning images will be exhibited and/or projected during FotoWeek DC, November 5-12 as well as on-line

Click banner to ENTER COMPETITION.

Mat Guenther & Neptune Pringle III Tapping to Fred Wesley & the New JBs at 45th Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Shot during my Monday, 11 July 2011 closing day visit to the 45th Smithsonian Folklife Festival 2011 event the above video captures b-boy dancers Mat Guenther & Neptune Pringle III performing to the music of Fred Wesley & The New JBs.

Here are my 45th SFF 2011 video channels at YouTube and Vimeo.

24 July 2011: O' Happy Day for Gay Marriage in New York State!

While I had hoped to put together a special mix to celebrate today's 24 July 2011 effective date when gay couples can legally marry in New York State due to pressing issues I was not able to.

For now, click the cd cover to listen to and/or download my September 2010 BORN THIS WAY progressive / gay circuit mix in celebration of this oh so happy day!

For more high-energy and uplifting dance music visit my Elvert Barnes Mixology archives.

Corcoran's Summer In Colors Photo Contest

03.FlowerVendor.13F.NW.WDC.15July2011, a photo by ElvertBarnes on Flickr.

Taken on Friday morning, 15 July 2011 at the flower vendor stand at 13th and F Streets, NW, Washington DC this is one of the photos that I have submitted to the Corcoran Presents Summer in Color Photo Contest!

Requiring that submissions be uploaded via Facebook it was necessary that I launch a Facebook account which will not be about me reconnecting with folks from my past but will serve primarily as an avenue by which for me to contribute and submit my photography and bring attention to my music mixes to the various social media sites.

My "Got To Release" House Mix in Celebration of 21st DC Black Pride 2011

In celebration of the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend 21st Annual DC Black Pride click the cd cover to listen to and/or download my May 2011 GOT TO RELEASE house / gay circuit mix which featuring this tracklist launches my Gay Pride 2011 series.

Here is my I WILL SURVIVE 2010 DC Black Pride mix from the Elvert Barnes Mixology archives.

And here is info regarding my entire 2010 Gay Pride Mixes Collection.

Quiet Fire Soul Show Kicks off NoMa 2011 Summer Concert Series

The NoMa BID 2011 Free Summer Concert Series kicked-off yesterday when Quiet Fire (Soul Show) performed in front of Au Bon Pain at New York Avenue Metro Plaza at 2nd and N Streets in NE Washington DC.

Opening on 12 May and lasting through 11 August 2011, Rhythm In NoMa is a free lunchtime concert series that will feature a variety of local musicians and styles, from 11:30 am until 1;30 pm, at two different locations on Thursdays and Fridays.

The Thursday concerts at the New York Avenue Plaza which began yesterday, 12 May, will run through 11 August.

While the Friday (acoustic) concerts at Union Center Plaza (810 Frist Street, NE,) will run from 3 June through July 8.

Visit Rhythm In NoMa for details and schedule.

On fire for more than 15 years, Quiet Fire put on an excellent show during yesterday's concert.

Click the above image to view my 12 May 2011 Quiet Fire / Rhythm in NoMa photo album.

While my video clip #1/6 of their performance may be viewed at YouTube, the remaining 5 videos are on Flickr.

Miss Pixie's Presents Juliet Ross Art Opening 5/13/11

Click the logo to read Miss Pixie's Newsletter dated Monday, 9 May 2011.

My images of Miss Pixiie's windows may be found at Flickr and Ipernity.

The Outdoor Market at Union Station DC Runs From April Thru October

Taken on Thursday, 5 May 2011 of Vladimir's Good Morning Sunshine Kiosk who for many years could be found at Dupont Circle North the Outdoor Market returns to the West Carriage Porch at Union Station in NE Washington DC and will be in operation from April through October 2011.

Closed on Sundays, the hours are from Monday thru Saturday from 7 am until 7 pm.

Click the image to view my 2011 Outdoor Market / Union Station photo album.

My 29 April 2011 Crystal City 5K Friday Race Video

Though my 29 April 2011 Crystal City 5K Friday Run / Race #5 docu-project is stil under construction click the image to view my video compilation of the final race of the April 2011 Crystal City 5K Fridays Run series.

Here is my 2010 Crystal City 5K Fridays Run docu-project.

Room & Board Furnishings Included On ABC World News MADE IN AMERICA Map

Since my first viewing of Diane Sawyers' ABC World News MADE IN AMERICA series in late February 2011 and then again a few weeks later when the Appalachian Spring / Fine American Crafts store in Georgetown was featured on DC's Channel 7 ABC News I seldom now walk down any of the streets that I have documented for several years without wondering which stores may should be included on the Made In America Map.

One such furniture store on 14th Street in the Logan Circle area is Room & Board which having opened in June 2010 has supported American craftspeople and manufacturers for more than 25 years.

Located at 1840 T Street in NW Washington DC, click the above image to view my Room & Board / Logan Circle photo album which was just launched in May 2011.

Another furniture store on 14th in the Logan Circle area that should be included on the map is Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams whose upholstery is made in North Carolina and which I have captured since its Spring 2007 opening.

Hitchhiking All 50 States, Ian Krammer Stops In At Dupont Cicle

Hitchhiking across America with hopes of visiting all 50 states and writing about his experiences, Colorado State University graduate Ian Krammer stops in at Dupont Circle during his recent stay in Washington DC.

In the September 2010 AOL Travel article "How to Travel for (Almost) Free" by Jordan Simon which explores couchsurfing, in paragraph four, Ian says "I make a new friend in every town".

As I prepare this blog posting I am reminded of Justin Sailor who in September 2006, kicked off his year long Hometown Invasion Tour by Jeep.

Taken in connection with my ongoing Street Musicians (Buskers) 2011 series at Dupont Circle on Thursday morning, 28 April 2011, click the image to view my Ian Krammer (Hitchhiking All 50 States) photo album

316 Names To Be Engraved at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

When on Friday, 13 May 2011 that the 23rd Annual Candlelight Vigil is held at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington DC Kirk Bockman and James Lee of Great Panes Glass (Colorado) will have added an additional 316 names to the East Wall in commemoration of the National Police Week 2011 event.

While in years past names were added to both walls of the Memorial, this year, due to the Memorial Restoration Project new engravings will not occur on the West Wall. And during the engraving process the East Wall, from 20 April thru 1 May 2011, will not be accessible to the public.

Taken during my Thursday, 28 April 2011 visit to The Memorial click the image to view my 2011 National Police Week Engraving of the Names photo album which includes this video of Kirk Bockman.

Though still under construction, when completed, my National Police Week archival project will chronical my annual documentation of the event dating back to 1994.

2011 Free Summer Saturdays Kicks Off at the Corcoran over Memorial Day Weekend

As reported in the Tuesday, 26 April 2011 ENews the Corcoran will kick-off its 2011 FREE SUMMER SATURDAYS on 28 May over Memorial Day Weekend and will last until 3 September of Labor Day Weekend.

Taken during my 19 June 2010 Free Summer Saturday visit click the image to view my Corcoran Gallery of Art 2010 photo album.

ROGER GASTMAN’s Spring Update! Where’s the Cake?

The much anticipated "The History of American Graffiti" by Roger Gastman and Caleb Neelon was released on 5 April 2011 by
HarperCollins.

And curated by Jeffrey Deitch, Aaron Rose and Roger Gastman the "Art in the Streets" exhibition opened last weekend at MOCA in LA.

With much more other news, click the banner to read Gastman's 22 April 2011 R. Rock Enterprise Spring Update.

33rd Easter Sunrise Service 2011 at the Lincoln Memorial

The 33rd Annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Lincoln Memorial will take place this Sunday, 24 April 2011 at 6:30 am on the National Mall in Washington DC.

Hosted by the Capital Church of Vienna VA this year's event will feature Dove Award winner Sue Dodge and the Resurrection Choir and Orchestra.

Visit Capital Church / Easter for more information.

Click the image to view my 32nd Easter Sunrise Service / Lincoln Memorial 2010 photo album.

Niki de Saint Phalle Sculptures Return to New York Avenue Sculpture Project For A Second Time

After its first opening on 28 April 2010 as the debut installation of the National Womens Museum of the Arts New York Avenue Sculpture Project I first captured the four monumental Niki de Saint Phalle Sculptures in May of 2010.

As reported by Wendy's Wonderings & Wanderings blog, the first installment of the sculptures was on display through the end of October 2010.

I was pleased to learn in March 2011 from a Downtown DC BID Update that the sculptures had returned just in time for the 2011 National Cherry Blossom Festival event.

When reporting on their return for a second time in as many years, Afterhood blog, sheds light on the fact that decorated with thousands of tiny glass tiles the statues are too delicate to withstand winter’s freeze and thaw. And, therefore, like its first installment in 2010 the second installment which opened on 26 March 2011 will be on display through the end of October 2011.

Click the image to view my Niki de Saint Phalle Sculptures / New York Avenue Sculpture Project Installation #2 photo album.