Congrats to Kristina Smaby, Miss Madison-Capital City 2009. Stop on by The Daily Page, where I’ve posted a short write-up and 29 photos from yesterday’s Miss Madison-Capital City Scholarship Pageant, held at the East Side Club in Madison, WI.
A 5 shot preview gallery follows:
Feb. 15, 2009 - Katelyn Colvin sings "O Mio Babbino Caro" in the talent competition of the Miss Madison-Capital City Pageant in Madison, WI.
Feb. 15, 2009 - Carolyn Streiff performs "Steel Rails" on dobro and vocals during the talent competition of the Miss Madison-Capital City Pageant in Madison, WI.
Feb. 15, 2009 - Sara Becker performs a monologue during the talent competition of the Miss Madison-Capital City Pageant in Madison, WI.
Feb. 15, 2009 - Miss Wisconsin 2007 Christina Thompson crowns Kristina Smaby the new Miss Madison-Capital City 2009.
Feb. 15, 2009 - The nine contestants for Miss Madison-Capital City 2009 pose for a group photo at the East Side Club in Madison, WI.
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Hot. That about sums it up. Featuring performances by Foxy Veronica’s Peach Pies, Madtown Hellcats Burlesque, Ashar Dance Company, and Graydancer, followed by a DJ set from Nick Nice, the Fire Ball at the High Noon Saloon more than lived up to its name.
Six shot teaser gallery below (NB: possibly NSFW-ish), full set posted over on Dane 101.
Jan. 31, 2009 - Foxy Veronica performs at the Fire Ball at the High Noon Saloon in Madison, WI.
Jan. 31, 2009 - Ayperi of Ashar Dance Company performs at the Fire Ball at the High Noon Saloon in Madison, WI.
Jan. 31, 2009 - Greydancer and Anita Coque perform at Fire Ball the High Noon Saloon in Madison, WI.
Jan. 31, 2009 - The party rages at full force at the Fire Ball at the High Noon Saloon in Madison, WI.
Jan. 31, 2009 - The party rages at full force at the Fire Ball at the High Noon Saloon in Madison, WI.
Jan. 31, 2009 - Revelers sport a variety of attire the Fire Ball at the High Noon Saloon in Madison, WI.
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Hmm. It’s been a while since I’ve posted here, hasn’t it? Oops. My online photography presence will be undergoing a major rebranding soon, but I might as well post some of the more interesting scenes I’ve shot recently.
For example: Washington, D.C. on January 20th, 2009 - the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America.
6 shot preview gallery below, full set posted over on Dane 101.
Jan. 20, 2009 - My hastily-scored ticket to the inauguration.
Jan. 20, 2009 - An estimated 2 million people stream away from the Capitol and National Mall in search of warmth, food, and bathrooms.
Jan. 20, 2009 - Pure luck landed me with a free ticket worth at least $350 to the Western Ball, one of ten official inauguration balls that the President and Vice-President were scheduled to attend.
Jan. 20, 2009 - Vice-President Biden and his wife Jill greet the Western Ball.
Jan. 20, 2009 - The seal of the President of the United States of America.
Jan. 20, 2009 - President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wave to the crowd on their way out of the Western Ball.
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A total of 7 images from the Memorial Mile, a war memorial display installed by Madison Veterans for Peace along the edge of Forest Hill Cemetary in Madison, WI. Click here for the full article and interview posted on Dane 101.
Nov. 14, 2008 - Navy veteran Nathan Toth keeps watch over the Memorial Mile, a war memorial display set up by Veterans for Peace in Madison, WI.
Nov. 14, 2008 - Navy veteran Nathan Toth keeps watch over the Memorial Mile, a war memorial display set up by Veterans for Peace in Madison, WI.
Nov. 14, 2008 - Navy veteran Nathan Toth keeps watch over the Memorial Mile, a war memorial display set up by Veterans for Peace in Madison, WI.
Nov. 14, 2008 - Navy veteran Nathan Toth keeps watch over the Memorial Mile, a war memorial display set up by Veterans for Peace in Madison, WI.
Nov. 14, 2008 - A flag flies over a tent where Madison Veterans for Peace keep watch over the Memorial Mile, a war memorial display installed along the edge of Forest Hill Cemetary in Madison, WI.
Nov. 14, 2008 - 4,800 memorial tombstones set up by Madison Veterans for Peace line the edge of Forest Hill Cemetary in Madison, WI.
Nov. 14, 2008 - 4,800 memorial tombstones set up by Madison Veterans for Peace line the edge of Forest Hill Cemetary in Madison, WI.
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Stop by over at Dane 101, where I’ve posted a total of 14 images from Madison’s contribution to today’s nationwide protests and demonstrations against California’s recently enacted anti-gay marriage Proposition 8. A couple of highlights are posted below:
Nov. 15, 2008 - Protesters march down State Street in downtown Madison, WI as part of a coordinated nationwide outcry against California's recently enacted anti-gay marriage Proposition 8.
Nov. 15, 2008 - Protesters rally at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, WI as part of a coordinated nationwide outcry against California's recently enacted anti-gay marriage Proposition 8.
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Stop by over at Dane 101, where I’ve posted photos from Day 2 of Forward Music Fest 2008, featuring Jentri Collelo, Mason Jennings, Red Romero, Killdozer, and Flosstradamus performing at various venues around Madison, WI. A teaser from a few of the Sept. 20, 2008 shows follows:
Sept. 20, 2008 - Mason Jennings performs at the Majestic Theater in Madison, WI on Day 2 of Forward Music Fest.
Sept. 20, 2008 - Killdozer performs at the High Noon Saloon in Madison, WI on Day 2 of Forward Music Fest.
Sept. 20, 2008 - Festival-goers get down during Flosstradamus' performance at the Majestic Theater in Madison, WI on Day 2 of Forward Music Fest.
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Photos from Day 1 of the inaugural Forward Music Fest are posted over at Dane 101, including images from from Box Social, Bob Mould, the Blueheels, Scotland Yard Gospel Choir, Dex Romweber Duo, Leslie & The Lys, and Dan Deacon’s performances. Check ‘em out, and check out some of the other great FMF coverage while you’re over there. Need some convincing? Here’s a teaser gallery:
Sept. 19, 2008 - Box Social performs at the Majestic Theater as part of the inaugural Forward Music Fest in Madison, WI.
Sept. 19, 2008 - Leslie & The Lys perform at the Majestic Theater as part of the inaugural Forward Music Fest in Madison, WI.
Sept. 19, 2008 - Dan Deacon performs at the Majestic Theater as part of the inaugural Forward Music Fest in Madison, WI.
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Stop by over at Dane 101 where I’ve posted photos from the Sept. 6, 2008 Madison SoCo Music Experience, including shots from performances by Benevento-Russo Duo, GZA, The Black Keys, and The Roots, plus crowd scenes and some great local bands. A little teaser of the full gallery is posted below:
Sept. 6, 2008 - GZA performs at the SoCo Music Experience on Willow Island in Madison, WI.
Sept. 6, 2008 - The Black Keys perform at the SoCo Music Experience on Willow Island in Madison, WI.
Sept. 6, 2008 - The Roots perform at the SoCo Music Experience on Willow Island in Madison, WI.
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Photos from Days 4 and 5 of National Poetry Slam 2008 are now posted over at Dane 101, including the Aug. 8 Group Championship bout and the Aug. 9 Finals bout. Stop by and have a look.
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