Had a great time at HABATAT Gallery, last night, for their Habatat for Healing kick-off party.  Turns out co-owner, Lindsey Scott, is actually a nominee for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Woman of the Year.  It was also her birthday, so it was truly a festive night.  I will post these very soon.  Great event, special pictures, and lots to share, so check back in.

Also, coming up on Thursday night is the opening to the "I'm With the Band" exhibit, produced by Ten Miles Square.  Featuring the works of local photographers Kyle Gustafson, Martin Locraft, and Nestor Diaz.  This will be at the Dahlak, 1771 U Street NW and the opening reception will run from 6-8pm with drink specials and local DJ Chris Nitti on the decks.  A $5 donation is suggested but it's more than reasonable when you're attending a Ten Miles Square exhibit.

And on Friday, come out and celebrate the Cherry Blossoms in super style at Cherry Blast!  From 9pm - 2am, $10 at the door will get you full access to art + music + dance + fashion + anime + origami and more.  A true Pink Line Project in association with the National Cherry Blossom Festival, this will take place at the Warehouse at 2020 Shannon Place SE.  There will be plenty of parking, but there is also a FREE shuttle bus service to and from the Anacostia metro and the island in DuPont Circle. 

I plan to be at both of these events, taking pictures, so come on out, show your support, & get your picture taken!

See you there!

What's pink and taupe with flat screens all over?

Hudson Restaurant & Lounge's Final Four party on Saturday night, of course.  This was just the pick-me-up that we needed after the let down of missing out on Photo-Graffiti at Zone Zero.

Adam found a nice spot to chill while I did my grip 'n' grin thing.  The guests were great - the type of crowd where even if they didn't know you, they were going to say hello to you anyway.  Always interesting.

For gigs like DC Magazine and Washington Life, my goal is to get what's actually going on, not just the folks at each event.  So, the amount of flat screens all over the place really helped the cause.  I think I counted 7, which also includes one outside.

And speaking of outside, there was an ice sculpture, that was also being used as a vodka shot chiller.  I would have loved a taste, but I don't drink on the job for two reasons:  1.  where would I even hold it?  and 2. someone has to make sure the picture's in focus.

Alan Popovsky (picture, above left), Hudson's principal, covered all necessary bases with this event. But then again, I wouldn't expect anything less from a guy who's expertise is also strongly rooted in event management.

If I were to change anything, it would be a little more space to move around in, but that would require moving the bar and curved wall.  And I don't expect that to happen on a photographer's request.

Habatat for Healing

Tonight is Habatat for Healing and DC Magazine is sending me to cover!  I've been looking forward to this event because it just sounds like fun and for a good cause, I might add.  Plus, I love any chance to visit with the gallery's owners, Jay Scott and Lindsey Scott.

A non-profit branch of HABATAT Galleries, Habatat for Healing is a two-month campaign to raise money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and tonight is the official 2009 kick-off party.  For your generous donation of $20 you will get complimentary Maker's Mark drinks, Mezza from Me Jana, entered into a raffle, and and AND...the first 10 women through the door receive a complimentary gift bag from Shea Terra Organics.

For more information on tonight's event or to see the live auction that's on until 5, go to www.habatatforhealing.com.  Check out the pieces if you get a free moment today.  Maybe you will see something that you cannot live without and, hey, it's all for a good cause!

Hope to see you tonight.