A little over two weeks before opening night for the DCist Exposed Photography Show and word on the street is that half of the 1,000 tickets to the opening nights have already been sold. They're just $10 in advance and $15 at the door, if any remain. Get yours today to see my shot of Michael Thomas along with the 41 other winners.

Check out the official press release for details.

When Dr. Leonard Brown, saxophonist and father of Omrao Brown, Bohemian Caverns owner, was unable to make scheduled gigs this weekend, the cave had to find musicians to spell him as bandleader of Joyful Noise. Saturday night saw local trumpeter Donvonte McCoy step in.

I've had the pleasure of hearing McCoy with the Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra and vocalist Kiyem Ade but Saturday was the first opportunity I had to hear him fronting a band. He and his band mates did not disappoint.

With McCoy were Herman Burney on bass, Bob Butta on piano, Herb Scott on saxophone and Kush Abadey on drums.

It was great to get the news today that a shot of mine of Michael Thomas on trumpet at Bohemian Caverns was selected as one of 42 winning shots in the 2013 DCist Exposed Photography Competition.

The competition was held on the photo site Flickr and will feature all of the winners in an exhibit at the Long View Gallery in D.C. from March 27 - April 7. Details will follow for those interested in coming out.