DC Bike Cop J.M. Perez performs "New York, New York" at 2011 Adams Morgan Day Peyote Karaoke Cafe

As a documentary photographer I absolutely love autumn in Washington DC as there are so many festivals going on that it is difficult to catch them all. However, one that I have captured for several years has been the Adams Morgan Day Festival.

One of my favorite memories from the 33rd Adams Morgan Day Festival 2011 event is DC Bike Cop J. M. Perez's rendition of Sinatra's "New York, New York" in front of the Peyote Karaoke Cafe.

I know a New Yorker when I see one and Officer Perez is definately a New Yorker.

DC's 15th Street Bike Lane Considered Best Cycletrak

While I've enjoyed capturing bicyclists for several years its only been since April of this year that I've focused on official bike lanes.

My favorite spot to capture bicyclists is along the 15th Street Bike Lane at the intersection of 15th and P Streets in NW Washington DC.

In fact, in March 2011, the 15th Street Bike Lane was awarded the Best Cycletrack by Washington City Paper's Best of 2011 Competition.

Threshold #1 Represents Chas. Colburn's 2nd of 2 Sculptures on First Street in NoMa

Always on the look for interesting Public Art In Public Spaces I recently came across the second of two works by Sculptor Chas. Colburn in the 800 block of First Street in NE Washington DC.

Almost certain that the Threshold #1 painted steel sculpture was not there during my 29 April 2011 First Street / NoMa Walk a review of Colburn's resume indicates that the ribbon cutting was in June 2011.

While Threshold #1 is located in front of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at 888 First Street, NE, Colburn's Trigadilly situated in front of the CNN Building at 820 First Street, NE, and installed in 1991 was his first work in the Union Station/NOMA area.

Click the image to view my Threshold #1 / Chas. Colburn photo album.

3rd Philly Naked Bike Ride - Sunday, 4 September 2011

If you are interested in participating in or capturing the 3rd Philly Naked Bike Ride (PNBR) which takes place on Sunday, 4 September 2011 since locations of the assemblance and ride route are still being determined visit the PNBR / Facebook Group for updates.

Assembling at 3 pm with ride step-off at 5 pm location details will be announced on and posted to the PNBR Facebook group at midnight on Friday, 2 September 2011.

YES Magazine Fall 2011 Issue / New Livelihoods

Click, at left, cover #59 to view the online version of Yes Magazine Fall 2011 issue on 'New Livelihoods'.

"Stand Up!" In Celebration of the MLK National Memorial Dedication

In celebration of the 22 - 28 August 2011 Dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial in Washington DC click cover at left to listen to my STAND UP house / gay circuit mix which features this tracklist.

The image on the cover was taken on the steps of the Lincolm Memorial (which is were Dr. King delivered his "I Have A Dream" speech) at the 29 April 2000 "Now More Than Ever" Gay Mass Wedding Ceremony during the April 2000 Millennium March on Washington for Equality.

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.