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10 Insatiable • Celeste McCal 12 At The Movies • Michael Canning

your neighborhood 14 ANC6E New Commisioners • Liz O’Gorek 18 Shaw Streets • Pleasant Mann 22 ANC 6E • Pleasant Mann 24 Bulletin Board • Kathleen Donner

at home 28 Changing Hands • Don Denton

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CRYSTALLINE AT ARTECHOUSE DC

Crystalline at ARTECHOUSE DC has been extended to Feb. 28, 2021. Inspired by blue’s dependability, Crystalline explores the color’s connection with earth and crystals through a journey that is both adventurous and contemplative—an exploration through an illusory, blue-hued castle. Representative of our desire for a stable foundation that often feels out of reach during these turbulent times, this surreal yet familiar place offers guests a refuge from the everyday. ARTECHOUSE connects progressive ideas, artists and audiences to stimulate innovation and creativity. They believe in the power of art, science and technology to change the world for the better. $17 to $24. Advance online bookings are required for specific entrance times to ensure a contactless check-in and safe capacity limits. Open Mondays to Thursdays, noon to 8 p.m.; Fridays to Sundays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ARTECHOUSE DC is at 1238 Maryland Ave. SW. dc.artechouse.com/crystalline.

Forest bathing, or shinrin yoku, is the practice of taking in the woods through the senses for health benefits--boosted immunity, lowered blood pressure and heart rate, improved attention and mood and hitting the reset button on life. The Japanese have enjoyed shinrin yoku for decades as a regular public health initiative. The Friends of the National Arboretum invite you to join their nature and forest therapy guide in a two-hour program as you are led to more deeply experience and interact with nature. Relax and raise your mood, immune system and sense of coherency. Each forest bathing walk will end with a modified tea ceremony. No pets or children under 16. $35. Forest bathing in daylight hours resumes in early February. fona.org/programs.

HIDDEN EXPERT: STORYTELLING WITH A TWIST

Every month, join LabX and host/ comedian Chris Duffy for a night of stories, laughs, and games. Hidden Expert is the National Academy of Sciences’ storytelling with a twist. One theme, four storytellers, countless interpretations. Hidden among the storytellers is an expert in the evening’s theme. The game is simple: It’s up to you to figure out the theme and guess the expert. Registration is free. The 2021 schedule will be posted soon. labx.org/ hidden-expert. Chris Duffy

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Join STC and like-minded fans of the Bard for Shakespeare Hour LIVE!, an ongoing tour through every corner of the Shakespeare universe. Artistic Director Simon Godwin and Resident Dramaturg Dr. Drew Lichtenberg gather online with special guests each week to discuss a new topic and allow audiences the opportunity to ask questions live. These live conversations take place online and require you to have access to the Internet. Complete your reservation online or through the box office. You will receive an email 24 hours in advance, as well as a reminder email one hour before the show, which will include a streaming link granting you access to that evening’s show. $10. shakespearetheatre.org/events/shakespeare-hour-live.

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On the Dec. 17 program, the series presented Nan Talese (left) in conversation with one of her most celebrated novelists, Margaret Atwood. Talese has been a leading editor at Random House, Simon & Schuster and Houghton Mifflin.

BEHIND THE BOOK: TAKES PUBLIC INSIDE THE WORLD OF AMERICAN PUBLISHING

If you have ever wondered how a book goes from rough manuscript to published masterpiece and an author from obscurity to fame, then a new series of programs from the Library of Congress is just for you. The new series, Behind the Book, provides a behind-the-scenes view of the world of American book publishing--the editors, designers, publicists, agents and publishers who make the books that win prizes and endure. These presentations are available on the Library of Congress website at loc.gov/collections/event-videos/.

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CECE PENISTON AT THE BIRCHMERE

CeCe Peniston is live at The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA, on Sunday, Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m. An American singer, Ms. Peniston, know for her Dance, R&B and Rap music, has won many national and international awards. $45. birchmere.com.

RECLAMATION: RECIPES, REMEDIES, AND RITUALS

From Jan.18 to Dec. 31, 2021, the National Museum of Women in the Arts’ RECLAMATION, an online participatory exhibition and ingredient archive, examines food as a creative medium and connective tool for exploring intergenerational and intercultural experiences. Through a focus on ingredients used in cooking, curatives and ceremonies, this exhibition presents the traditional role of women in providing sustenance and healing. Nine artists will activate their kitchen tables, sharing photographs, videos and stories of how they use this most important domestic object. RECLAMATION opens a year-long season of programming that examines the relationship between food, art, and women as part of the Women, Arts, and Social Change initiative. nmwa.org.

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DANCE IN DC FESTIVAL

Washington Performing Arts presents six short films that celebrate the dynamic creativity of the local dance scene alongside the entrepreneurial spirit of local businesses. Each production features a site-specific work, along with conversations between dancers and business owners who speak about their community in these critical times. washingtonperformingarts.org. Mars Arts DC is Washington Performing Arts’ signature community engagement project. Now in its sixth year, the program has grown steadily to new heights with artist residencies, partnerships, events in venues across all eight wards, and robust integration with the Washington Performing Arts main stage series, World in Our City global programming initiative and education programs.

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THE POST-ELECTION BLUES: HOW CAN AMERICANS REGAIN COMMON GROUND? WHAT’S ON WASHINGTON

After one of the most polarized presidential campaign seasons in recent history, will it be possible to resurrect the very American notion of E Pluribus Unum or “out of many, one”? On Jan. 14, 6:45 p.m., a frank panel conversation, via Zoom, moderated by civility expert and Washington Post columnist Steven Petrow looks at the challenges before us, as well as some reasons to be optimistic. $25. smithsonianassociates.org. Photo: Courtesy of Smithsonian Associates

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I HATE IT HERE: STORIES FROM THE END OF THE OLD WORLD

An anthem for our time, I Hate it Here looks at the ways people do (and don’t) deal with a world on the brink of explosion. Commissioned by Studio Theatre to create an audio work, award-winning Chicago writer Ike Holter brings his sharp humor to the complexities of stepping into a new decade with the odds already stacked against your favor.  Listen to it, for free, through March 11 at studiotheatre.org/plays/play-detail/20202021-i-hate-it-here. I Hate it Here is part of Studio In Your Ears. Intimate and immediate, Studio’s audio plays bring the thrill of great writing and great acting directly to theatregoers’ headphones. studiotheatre.org.

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Meet fun and interesting people while building your improv skills. Their students and teachers have found online improv as a time to connect, and a time to break away from the relative monotony of “the new normal.” From your own home, take a regular class, an elective, a workshop, improv for business and/or improv for all. Prices vary. There are free workshops on Jan. 8, 14, 22, and 28; and Feb. 5, 11, 19 and 25. Find them at witdc.org/learn/improv-for-all/.

HIDDEN WORLD ART EXHIBIT AT DEL RAY ARTISANS

We have all been affected by an unseen and mysterious virus. But even these pathogens, when revealed under a microscope, have their own hidden, but awful, beauty. Whether it is the mysteries of the universe, or just something in your own backyard, the world is rife with surprises waiting to be uncovered. Hidden World challenges you to look deeply into the world, into your emotions, or just into your imagination and uncover some part of the Hidden World. The exhibition is Jan. 8 to 30 at the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA. It is open Thursdays and Fridays, noon to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. delrayartisans.org. “The Eye of the Abyss” by Nancy M. Galib

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Insatiable

New Arrival in Mount Vernon Square

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by Celeste McCall

oscana Market has recently arrived at In Mount Vernon Triangle, Toscana Market Mount Vernon Triangle. The proprioffers a wide range of upscale Italian groceries, plus delicious ready-to-eat items. etor is Daniele Catalani, who has operated Washington’s popular Al Volo restaurants. He’s sold his interest in most of them, while retaining his Cucina Al Volo stand in Union Market. Declaring itself “the first Italian alimentari in DC,” the 3,000 square-foot market and (eventually) restaurant stocks upscale Italian groceries such as olive oil, canned tomatoes, jars of squid ink. You can also find ready-to serve items like 10-inch focaccias, chicken or eggplant parmesan, meatballs, fresh pasta and gnocchi, salumi, cheeses, panettone and frozen portions of Catalani’s homemade pasta sauces. You can also find bomboloni--doughnuts with pizza. Options start with a 12-inch margherita assorted crème fillings. Wines (all Italian) were not pie, with add-ons extra, priced around $1.50 to $2 yet available for purchase, so check for updates. each. We purchased a pie heaped with prosciutto, Catalani’s Market project has been in the works fennel-infused Italian sausage, pepperoni, black for three years. Due to the pandemic shutdown, only olives, mushrooms and plenty of cheese. in-store and online ordering are currently available. We took our pizza home, stored it at room Customers may place their orders online for pickup temperature and reheated it briefly at around 350 or delivery. F. We made a crisp green salad, opened a bottle of But it’s much more fun to go there in person Italian red wine and served the pizza for dinner. and select your lunch or dinner to take home. The We were joined by two “pod” buddies. It was deliplace is a feast for the eyes. On a recent Sunday, cious, and the crust stayed crisp, not at all soggy. my husband Peter and I were in the mood for Located at 414 K St. NW (in the Lydian+Lyric Apartments retail level), Toscana is open daily. For more Toscana Market’s 12-inch pizza, with a information visit www.toscana-mardeliciously crisp crust. ket.com.

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More from Mount Vernon Triangle: Nicoletta Italian Kitchen, 901 Fourth St. NW, now offers happy hour with beer, wine and cocktails. Hours are 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. Complementing these libations are snacks including breadsticks with assorted dips, truffle fries, Calabrese “hot wings.” If you prefer to sip and nosh at home, Nicoletta provides de-

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livery specials. For more information visit www.nicolettaitaliankitchen.com.

MVT to 14th Street

Nama, restaurateur Michael Schlow’s twoyear-old sushi charmer at 465 K St. NW (Mount Vernon Triangle), has expanded into the U street neighborhood. His spinoff, Nama 14, is tucked inside Latin sister restaurant Tico at 1926 14th St. NW. There, chef Young Oh has developed a new menu. Along with traditional sushi rolls, nigiri, and sashimi, Chef Oh has folded Maryland crab and tender duck slathered with Peruvian sauces into his rolls. Talk about international. Nama 14 also offers a ramen selection created by Chef Brandon Brown, formerly of Maketto and Brothers and Sisters. Nama 14 provides for dine-in, delivery or takeout Wednesday to Sunday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information visit www.namadc.com.

Now More than Ever

Coming up January 18-31: Winter Restaurant Week, sponsored by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington. For this promotion, which is more important this year than ever before, more than a dozen local restaurants will serve multi-course repasts for $35 or $55. (Lunch/ brunch is $22.) Many will also offer speciallypriced carryout meals. For more information and an up-to-date list of participating restaurants, visit www.rwdmv.com.

Chinese in the Alley

Also in Mount Vernon Triangle, chefs Tim Ma and Andrew Chiou have rolled out Lucky Danger at 455 I St. NW. The carryout/delivery eatery is taking over Prather’s on the Alley for at least a year, while seeking additional spaces in Washington. Ma told Eater DC that Lucky Danger dishes are “unapologetically American Chinese,” including favorites like spring rolls, orange beef, cashew chicken, chicken lo mein, hot and sour soup. Visit www.luckydanger.com

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At The Movies

Two Epics: A Western Turn by Tom Hanks and a Cine-Bio of Citizen Kane by Mike Canning

Tom Hanks (left) and newcomer Helena Zengel star in “News of the World.” Photo from Universal Pictures.

News of the World

“News of the World” is an American western cowritten and directed by Paul Greengrass. It follows a laconic Civil War veteran (Tom Hanks) who decides to return a young American waif who was been taken hostage by Native Americans as a toddler back to her last remaining family members in West Texas. The film is clearly meant to echo the spirit and flavor of classic American Westerns, like “The Searchers,” (especially) as well as “True Grit” and “Days of Heaven” (The film, in theaters at Christmas, is rated “PG-13” and runs 118 minutes). The film is dominated by the figure of Hanks as the Union Army captain named Jefferson Kyle Kidd, who has settled in Texas five years after the War and ekes out a living as a itinerant reader of

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current newspapers for folks starved of information from the outside world. Fake news, indeed; this is the only news these people get, delivered in dim lecture halls and tacky theaters around the state in Kidd’s gentle but expression-rich cadence. Roaming the brush-filled countryside outside Wichita Falls one day, he hears heartfelt cries, which turn out to be those of the young Johanna (Helena Zengel) stolen some six years before, then raised by Kiowa Indians as one of their own. She speaks Kiowa, but has a German tinge to her language lingering over from her birth family. Her remaining kin, an aunt and uncle, live days away, hundreds of miles through the Texas Hill Country. The pair are not well-equipped, and the landscape is harsh, but they struggle on in Kidd’s ramshackle wagon. The local audiences they play to are generally appreciative and grateful for Kidd’s presentations, but difficulties intrude for them, such as a trio of lowlifes who want to “buy” the girl, and chase after the two to obtain her, ending in a blistering shootout in a local canyon. One friendly lady saloon owner Gannett (Elizabeth Marvel) is kind to the wanderers before they continue on the road. Joanna eventually even gets into the act and begins to learn some English from the Captain. Eventually, they get past the worst of the hardscrabble plains and reach the farm of Joanna’s kin. Kidd leaves her in their care, but returns to find her bound and tied up like stock. Other calamities occur, like the wrecking of Kidd’s wagon, leaving the pair footbound with no water in the wilderness. This is new territory for the British Greengrass, who has made memorable films in the action genre (three “Jason Bourne” films) and docu-thrillers (“United 93”and “Captain Phillips,” also starring Hanks). He has clearly studied John Ford’s 1956 epic “The Searchers, “

one of the great Hollywood Westerns. Rather than shoot, however, in Monument Valley or the Four Corners of the Southwest, his vision looks out over the landscape of New Mexico, a less picturesque but harshly beautiful terrain. The plot line parrots the original film, with the kidnapping by Indians of a young girl and her embrace of an Indian culture. Even exact details—like the link of a simple doll to the child, her struggles to be understood in a different language, and a late shot of an open cabin door framed by black side panels which directly echoes the Ford film. All this plus the rhythms of the plains on horseback or rustic wagon, plus the reticence of men against the grandeur of landscape evoke the earlier work. This character of Hanks in “News of the World” is on the crusty, surly side, not the engaging, droll side. While he still is a storyteller and a practiced entertainer, the vicissitudes of war and a hard life (he has lost his wife), have left him wary and guarded, quick to smell danger and ambush, to which he is able to react with good sense and tact. Young Helena proves a good foil for him, her plain face and straight blonde bob showing watchfulness and skepticism in her new circumstances. Only at the end, when she has assisted Kidd in his show, do we see her break

Gary Oldman is “Mank,” an autobiographical film from director David Fincher. Photo from Netflix.

out in a rousing smile at the audience’s reaction. Looks like she may be hooked.

Mank

The new film “Mank” (now out on Netflix) may be hard to recommend. Its whole premise rests on familiarity with the creation of a film script, a famous one to be sure, that of the 1941 RKO film “Citizen Kane,” Orson Welles’s spectacular debut as a director--at 24. Questions about its creation , especially its screenplay, have lingered for years and came into greater focus 30 years after the film was launched, in 1971, when noted film essayist and critic, Pauline Kael, scrutinized the film in articles in The New Yorker magazine in February of that year. The essays were later turned into Kael’s 1971 book. “Raising Kane”(The film, released on Netflix in early December, is rated “R” for language and runs 132 mins.) Kael’s thesis was that the essence of “Kane” was written by long-time Hollywood veteran, Henry Mankiewicz—nicknamed “Mank”—rather than the film’s producer, director, star Welles. The film fictionalized the extravagant life of one of the greatest editor-publishers of the day, William Randolph Hearst, head of the nationwide Hearst empire of newspapers and journals. Mankiewicz, at the time past his prime in Hollywood, was hired by Welles to write the script at what amounted to a retreat in the vacant desert up the California Coast, near Hearst’s grandiose estate, San Simeon. His babysitter was John Houseman (Sam Troughton), a longtime colleague of Welles, told to keep an eye on the “Boy Wonder,” and he is also overseen by a hired secretary, Lily Collins (Rita Alexander), paid to type and report on the script’s progress to Houseman. On off-days, Mank pals around with movie buddies at San Simeon, having languid feasts with Hearst (Charles Dance), studio head Louis B. Mayer (Arliss Howard), and MGM star Marion (Continued on page 17)

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Meet the New ANC 6E Commissioners

Four Newly-Elected Officials Join Commission in January

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by Elizabeth O’Gorek Michael Eichler (6E01) came to DC in 1991 and lived all over the District before coming to Shaw in September 2019. He is an urban planner, transportation engineer, and environmentalist with 14 years of experience in urban and transportation planning and policy work in the DC region. Prior to running, Eichler hosted an online survey to get a sense of the issues in 6E01. Concerns included crime and safety, housing affordability as well as rats and litter. An earth-first environmentalist, Eichler is dedicated to helping our city reduce its carbon footprint through sustainable transportation and compact, affordable housing near high-quality transit. He also sees traffic, particularly speeding and disregard for traffic signals at Rhode Island Avenue and Ninth Street, as huge problems, and calls for a safe north/south bicycle corridor in the Shaw vicinity. Eichler takes the seat vacated by Alex Padro, who served as commissioner for 20 years. “There is no way I can replace Alex and all the work he’s done,” Eichler said. “I can only hope to be my own type of community leader, open to new approaches to solving age-old challenges.” Michael Eichler (6E01) For instance, Eichler has developed an empathy-based problem-solving approach to work towards win-win solutions to tough problems. Traditional approaches to policing don’t work for everyone in the community, he said, and there should be a focus on the root causes of crime and economic hardship. Eichler is a creative problem-solver, confident in his belief that developing a shared vision of a sustainable future is the only way to make even the most incremental progress. He believes that engagement is the key to developing that shared vision, and he looks forward to exploring new strategies to help people be heard and feel heard. You can still respond to Eichler’s 6E01 survey at http://tinyurl.com/6e01-survey.

n January 2, 2021, four newly elected representatives were sworn in to Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6E. The ceremony, like much of the campaign, took place virtually, with Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen (D) administering the oath of office. Three incumbents were returned to office, so ANC 6E will meet in January with a majority of its seven seats filled by new commissioners. The area covered by ANC 6E includes an L-shaped area west of North Capitol Street and New Jersey Avenue NW, north of Massachusetts Avenue NW and east of 11th Street NW. The commissioners serve two-year terms without pay. All commissioners in all wards were up for election in 2020. Each commissioner represents a Single Member District (SMD) of approximately 2,000 residents. The ANCs’ main role in the District is to be their neighborhood’s official voice in advising the District government (and Federal agencies) on things that affect their neighborhoods. Meet your newly elected representatives below. Learn more about ANCs by visiting anc.dc.gov. Learn more about ANC 6E by visiting anc6e.org.

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Alex Lopez (6E02)

Learn more about Eichler at eichler4dc.com or email him at 6E01@anc.dc.gov Alex Lopez (6E02) came to DC in 2010 for graduate school, staying on to pursue a career in clean energy, landing with the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE). In 2016, he moved to Shaw with his wife, Kristin. In October 2018, Lopez was hit by a car at Fifth and Rhode Island NW. Frustrated with a perceived lack of action from the ANC to fight for safer streets, he convinced them to let him launch a Transportation Committee, which he has chaired for the past two years. Lopez plans to continue to work diligently on transportation and road safety in addition to working to make ReOpen DC more equitable. He will champion community safety through alternatives to policing. The new commissioner is also focused on the issue of housing affordability, including increasing the number of affordable units built, preserving existing affordable and rent-controlled housing and advocating for homeowners and renters experiencing financial hardship during the current public health emergency.

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For years we have advocated for the District to abandon the current no-bid, high-rise urban development proposed for McMillan Park and to hold a bidding and design competition to see how the spectacular surface and underground features of McMillan Park could be brought into our future. Our efforts to date have brought us to the D.C. Court of Appeals, aiming for judicial justice for this historic landmark that the District has shown no interest in protecting.

or years we have advocated forSee the District to abandon the current no-bid, high-rise urban development details of our court proceedings here: proposed for McMillan Park and to hold a bidding and design competition to see how the spectacular friendsofmcmillan.org urface and underground features of McMillan Park could be brought into our future. Our efforts to date We are still in court, and we now seek your support to strengthen our legal fund. If you agree with our mission to preserve, restore, ave brought us to the D.C. Court of Appeals, aiming for judicial justice for this historic landmark that the and adaptively reuse historic McMillan Park for the benefit of the people, we hope you will consider making a donation here: District has shown no interest in protecting. http://crowdrise.com/savemcmillanpark (You may also enjoy a video showing the spectacular hidden vaults beneath McMillan at the topSee details of our court proceedings here: http://friendsofmcmillan.org of the fundraiser page!) Friends of McMillan Park is a 501(c)3 educational non-profit. Donations to this cause are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. To obtain a letter confirming your donation and the tax-exempt status of your donation, please contact Friends of McMillan Park Treasurer Kirby Vining at 202 213-2690 or at restoremcmillan@gmail.com.

We are still in court, and we now seek your support to strengthen our legal fund. If you agree with our mission to preserve, restore, and adaptively reuse historic McMillan Park for the benefit of the people, we JANU ARY 2 0 2 1 1 5 hope you will consider making a donation here: http://crowdrise.com/savemcmillanpark (You may also enjoy a video showing the spectacular hidden vaults beneath McMillan at the top of the

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Patrick Parlej (6E05)

Lopez said he is concerned about cuts to government essential services due to tax revenue shortfalls, especially services for our unhoused neighbors, and will work with the ANC to ensure that changes to the District’s FY2022 budget do not disproportionately harm the District’s most vulnerable residents. The voice and perspective of neighbors is critical to help guide ANC focus and decisionmaking, Lopez said. He invites residents to get involved with ANC 6E by participating in one of the ANC committees on transportation, alcohol licensing or zoning. Lopez promises he will be a responsive, accessible and knowledgeable commissioner who listens to neighbors as well as reading and responding to emails. You can reach Commissioner Lopez at 6E02@anc.dc.gov Patrick Parlej (6E05) was raised by Polish immigrants who marched for democracy in the streets before coming to the US. After graduating from Rutgers University, he came to live in the area near Mount Vernon Triangle about five years ago. His core issues are the environment, affordable housing and DC statehood. Located in his SMD, Mount Vernon Triangle is a rapidly developing area with a high population density, and Parlej wants to look ahead towards the development of green spaces. “Cobb Park, for example – just across from 6E05 but still within 6E – has a lot of exciting potential in this respect,” he said.

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Parlej believes that while it is important to have development, it is also important to consider the ways that development affects broader neighborhood issues. The environment is one of the key issues facing the city writ large, he said. He believes that 6E05 should do its part to promote sustainable practices, including improving access to public transportation and bikes as well as getting cars off the road. It also means holding developers accountable to green LEED Certifications requirements, for both new buildings going up in the neighborhood as well as those already existing. A second issue linked to development is affordable housing. “The present and future projections for city-wide affordable housing are woeful,” Parlej said. “We must to do our part to increase the number of affordable housing units in this community and in communities across the city.” Parlej considers himself an advocate for DC statehood. “Nobody should face Taxation Without Representation, and DC residents deserve a vote in Congress just as much as folks living in any other state,” he said. Parlej’s goal is to build a strong relationship between the community and the ANC to ensure that the neighborhood’s voice is represented and to make meaningful progress on these local issues. To learn more about Parlej visit his website at PatrickForANC.com. Email Commissioner Parlej at 6E05@anc.dc.gov Denise Blackson (6E06) is a Washingtonian born and raised. She grew up in Northeast and attended DC Public Schools before obtaining degrees in Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement at the University of the District of Columbia. A resident of her SMD for more than 25 years, Blackson is a long-time community leader and serves as the Sibley Townhomes Resident Council President. Blackson said that as commissioner, she wants to ensure her community is safe and walkable. Specific issues she wants to address are proper lighting, safer intersections and sanitation. “[The ANC] can address these issues by focusing on areas of concern and getting out talking to constituents and seeing what’s the need of the community as a whole,” Blackson said. The new commissioner wants to work to find a safe haven for youth in the area by creat-

ing a recreational center that adults and youth alike can program and gather in the community. “We need a safe haven for the youth here,” Blackson said. She also wants to work to find a safe place for the unhoused residents of her SMD to live collectively, as they do in encampments. “In talking to some of the homeless, they feel safe, right there, together. They look out for each other,” Blackson explained of her desire to keep the community united. “Their encampment is their safe place.” Those constituents told her that District shelters are not safe or sanitary to stay in, the new commissioner said, adding that she believes an older building, such as a decommissioned school, could be converted into a shelter. Services there could include on-site case managers, training, daycare, mental health, substance abuse and alcoholism counselors and other resources, or transportation to and from resources at other sites. “Homelessness is not a choice,” the new commissioner said. “They all have a story and so do we.” Blackson said she is looking to assist and be a continued voice for residents on a larger scale. “I would like to convey that I am here to listen and address the concerns of my community residents,” she said. “I’m open to residents contacting me and sharing their concerns.” You can reach Commissioner Blackson via email at 6E06@anc.dc.gov ◆ Denise Blackson (6E06)

(Continued from page 13) Davies (Amanda Seyfried). Welles checks in periodically by phone. My warning at the opening of this review about “Mank’s” limited appeal stems from the fact that this movie is so dependent on knowledge and awareness of “Citizen Kane” itself; the film is littered with stories, anecdotes, and images ripped from the original “Kane” itself. It’s hard to make a strong case for Gary Oldman’s acting (as Mank) because he isn’t much of a protagonist; he is mainly acted upon. He is also a confirmed drunk, not the most interesting character for a film’s lead. Almost a featured player in the movie is the parade of Scotch bottles arrayed on a desk in the study where he writes. For who was supposed to be one of Hollywood’s wittiest writers, he is rarely funny in the film and gives every sign of a washed up scribbler running out his string. (The film was written by Jack Mankiewicz, the writer’s’ father). Director David Fincher clearly means to send a love letter to vintage Hollywood with this picture, and he does, in part, shooting the lives of the period stars in a gauzy, black-and-white palette that evokes the aura of the late 1930’s and early 1940’s. In a way, the imagery by Erik Messerschmitt is too gauzy, and you wish the camera crew had pumped up the HD a bit, partly because the original Kane was so crisp. Seyfried is adequate as Davies, a rousing comedienne in her time, ranging between silly and simpering. The occasional appearances of Welles, played by Tom Burke, are welcome because the actor has a good hold on Welles’ booming voice and burly presence. Hill resident Mike Canning has written on movies for the Hill Rag since 1993 and is a member of the Washington Area Film Critics Association. He is the author of “Hollywood on the Potomac: How the Movies View Washington, DC.” His reviews and writings on film can be found online at www.mikesflix.com. u

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Shaw Celebrates Little Ethiopia Resolution

On the afternoon of December 23, members of the Shaw and the Ethiopian communities gathered at Ninth and U Streets to celebrate the passage of the “District of Columbia’s Ethiopian Business and Cultural Community ‘Little Ethiopia’ Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2020” by the DC Council. The resolution commemorates the 70 years of cooperation between the District and the Ethiopian community and the cluster of businesses they established in northern Shaw, collectively known as Little Ethiopia. Led by master of ceremonies Alexander Padro, Executive Director of Shaw Main Streets, the event started with an invocation by His Grace Abune Fanuel, Archbishop of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church in of Washington, DC. Then, Henok Tesfaye, CEO of U Street Parking, DC General Construction and USP Consulting gave a speech that stressed the ties established between the District and sister city Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. Of particular note was a 2019 DC mission to Ethiopia where a street was named for Businessman Henok Tesfaye addresses Little Ethiopia celebration. Photo: Pleasant Mann (Left) Participants cut ceremonial ribbon for Little Ethiopia. Photo: Pleasant Mann

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Mayor Muriel Bowser and a roundabout was christened Washington, DC Square. He also noted the Mayor’s designation of Ethiopian International Food Day in 2015, when 47,000 DC students were served Ethiopian cuisine. Tamrat Medhin, president of Little Ethiopia DC, noted the length of relations between Americans and Ethiopians, which go back to the 1808 formation of the Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York City by free Blacks and Ethiopian sailors. The story of links with DC start with the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1903 between the United States and Ethiopia. They continue through the 1930s when U Street became a center for recruiting American volunteers to help defend Ethiopia when

it was threatened by Fascist Italy. Since the 1970s, approximately 300,000 Ethiopians have made the Washington region their home and place of business. Then the first set of Little Ethiopia Awards were given out. The first award went to His Excellency Fitsum Arega, Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the United States. Awards were also presented to Councilmember Brandon Todd, who introduced the Little Ethiopia ceremonial resolution and Councilmember Brianne Nadeau, who represents the neighborhood on the DC Council. The Ethiopian Muslim community had a representative praise the event and congratulations were offered by a priest from the Ethiopian Roman Catholic community. Flowers were presented to Tiwaltengus “Etete” Shenegelgn, former chef of Etete restaurant, which was a prominent Little Ethiopia landmark for 14 years. Finally, a ribbon was cut by the event’s participants to commemorate the District’s official recognition of Little Ethiopia.

DC Wood for Good Project Continues

Last summer, Shaw and the District saw a short, but disturbing period of unrest. Businesses all over the city put up plywood barriers to protect themselves from potential damage. After things started to calm down a question came up: What is next for all this wood? Shaw Main Streets answered the question by launching the DC Wood for Good project, asking that businesses and property owners donate their unwanted plywood. Local artists and creators were then invited to transform this wood into works of art, or benches and planters and other items that are useful to the community. While some of the items would end up becoming part of community improvements, some of these artworks and other

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items will be auctioned and the proceeds used to support local movements that promote equality. DC Wood for Good continues. This month, the project got its first big donation of wood from the National Geographic Society, with over 600 sheets of plywood and over 1,000 2’ x 4’s. Other donations are expected from local businesses after the Presidential Inauguration in January, when it becomes clear that things have settled down. Artists, creatives and community groups interested in using DC Wood for Good in a project should send an email to shawmainstreetsinc@ gmail.com with their contact information and proposed use for the wood. They will be contacted as the inventory of planks increase and can be made ready for pick up. Based on the project description and quantity of wood provided, they may be asked to post images of finished work on Instagram, using hashtag #woodforgood, or donate items for a charity auction.

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Shaw businesses look forward to 2021. Photo: Pleasant Mann

#ShawTakeout YOU COULD USE A DRINK RIGHT ABOUT NOW! French Street Neighbors Association Lights Christmas Tree

The French Street Neighborhood held their annual Christmas tree lighting at the community park at sundown on Saturday, December 12. The annual tree lighting, which started in 1993, is considered the oldest neighborhood tree lighting event in the District. The ceremony was constrained by the pandemic, which prevented setting up the lavish spread of potluck dishes that marked the event in previous years. The get-together also served as a farewell to Alex Padro, the outgoing 20-year Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner for French Street who is credited with creating the neighborhood park as well as other amenities there. Michael Eichler, the new commissioner for the area, introduced himself at the event.

2020: Goodbye to All That

The year 2020 has been rough on all businesses, but it has been particularly hard on restaurants. Still, the restaurants in Shaw have still been able to stand out. A recent Eater survey of critics found Washington Post’s Tom Sietsema pointing to the opening of Rumi’s Kitchen as a bright spot in 2020, while Eater editor Gabe Hiatt noted Rumi’s as well as Taqueria Xochi as stars appearing in a dismal year. The Washingtonian, in its recommended comfort food spots for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, suggested Shaw’s Unconventional Diner (Chicken Parmesan), Kinship (Roast Chicken), Convivial (Cheeseburger) and The Dabney (Nacho Cheese Doritos). More importantly, the magazine is looking forward to the following Shaw restaurants opening in 2021: Chelita (Blagden Alley) serving Peruvian and Andean cuisine, Jeremiah Langhorne’s new French restaurant (1027 Seventh St. NW) and Yardbird (901 New York Ave. NW) a Miami-based chain that specializes in chicken.◆ ◆

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dvisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6E held its monthly meeting for December on Tuesday evening, December 1, 2020. The meeting was held as a virtual conference. Commission Chair Rachelle Nigro (6E04) called the meeting to order with Alexander Padro (6E01), Frank Wiggins (6E03, Vice Chair/Treasurer), and Kevin Rogers (6E07) in attendance. There was a quorum to conduct official business. Commissioner Michael Brown (6E02) joined the meeting later. Commissioner Nigro started the meeting with a special tribute to Commissioner Padro, who was leaving his position after a 20-year stint as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner. She mentioned that he would get a letter of appreciation from Mayor Bowser. During the virtual meeting, Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen characterized Padro as “a native New Yorker, but is DC through and through.” A number of other speakers praised his record in building today’s Shaw, including Gretchen Wharton, speaking for the residents, Ralph Brabham of Beau Thai, representing the business community and Theresa Dubois of Events DC. There were also a number of other Shaw residents commending Padro’s work on the ANC.

Police Service Area (PSA) Reports

Captain Dorrough of the First District reported that violent crime was up, as well as property crime. The number of stolen cars has decreased substantially, down to three from 11 stolen the previous month. There was an incident on New York Avenue where a woman was stopped in traffic and someone fired a gun at her. The incident is still under investigation. Captain Augustine of the Third District said that the BP Gas Station on the 1300 block of Ninth Street had been robbed with a gun, with the assailants taking cash and cigarettes. There were a lot of shootings using stolen vehicles. There was an arrest for a gun violation on the 1400 block of Seventh Street. Commissioner Wiggins asked if people were being harassed by the crews hanging around on O Street. A resident asked about a homeless encampment on the 1500 block of 10th Street. He was concerned that it was on the side of Seaton Elementary School, which was supposed to open the next week.

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Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Committee

Walmart (99 H Street NW). Walmart had four corporate leaders available to answer questions from the commission. Padro said that one reason he thought it was important for them to appear was the fact that their ABRA record had 10 violations over the years, a high number, including sales to minors and no ABC manager on duty infractions. Walmart responded that the current manager at the H Street location has been there since March 2019, and that the ABRA violations preceded him. ID checks for alcohol purchases are now standard. There was one sale to a minor recently, but the violation led to the store removing the employee. There are also nine employees at the store now that can serve as ABC managers when needed. Commissioner Rogers noted that there was a security problem with people loitering at Walmart’s corner. The response was that the area is public space, but that they have tried to work with the building’s management to improve the situation. Padro concluded that now that the commission is in a dialogue with Walmart, it should withdraw its protest of the license renewal. The motion to withdraw passed with three yeas and one abstention. Safeway (490 L Street NW). Tim Lee, in charge of alcohol sales for Safeway, was present. Padro noted that the store had one ABRA violation. Some in the meeting mentioned that there is a problem with people loitering outside the store. Padro made a motion for the ANC to withdraw its protest of the Safeway license renewal. The motion passed with three yeas and one abstention. Giant (1400 Seventh Street NW). Padro said that the committee had not been able to reach anyone at Giant, with the previous contact information being out of date. Padro said that the store had three ABRA citations, including one for a sale to a minor in 2018. He made a motion for the commission to protest the license renewal. The motion passed unanimously.

Zoning and Development Committee

631 P Street NW. Request for support of Planned Unit Development (PUD). Commissioner Michael Brown joined the meeting to discuss the issue. Tony Brown, Chair of the Zoning and Planning Committee, praised the project planned for the corner of Seventh and P Streets and the package of communi-

ty benefits developed in their PUD. The developers, a division of Trammell Crow, said that the project had changed slightly since it was presented to the ANC in July. A significant change is the incorporation of the adjacent building housing Ordinary People Barbershop, which will become a tenant in the new building. The number of housing units in the building will increase from 218 to 240, and the retail space will also be larger than the original plan. The number of affordable units in the building will go beyond the mandates of inclusionary zoning, with the units being affordable to families earning 30 to 50 percent of AMI. The developers are spending over $500,000 for the streetscape and landscaping. There are also contributions to Shaw Main Streets for the Shaw Clean Team and a public art project, to the Friends of Kennedy Recreation Center, New Endeavors by Women and the East Central Civic Association. The community benefits package totals over $1 million dollars. Eric Colbert, the project architect, said that he has done a number of other buildings in Shaw including the Atlantic Plumbing apartments and Progression Place. He noted that the building had to have the density proposed in order for the economics of the affordable units to work. Tony Brown reiterated that the developers had engaged with the neighbors to the project. Commissioner Nigro made a motion to support the project and its PUD. The motion passed unanimously. 1722 10th Street NW. Request for support of concept from the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB). An infill project on what is currently a vacant lot, the plan is to put a three-story building on the site with two residential units. Tony Brown said that the committee did not have any problem with the plan. The architect said that he reached out to the French Street Neighborhood Association (FSNA) for their opinion. A resident of the area said that they had not received the development plans. Commissioner Padro said that he thought that the plans had been submitted to the association, but they may not have gotten to all residents. He mentioned that the FSNA may make additional comments on the submission. The motion was approved. 925 Fifth Street NW. Support for HPRB concept. Tony Brown started by saying he had seen three previous proposals for developing this site. The plan is to have a building with 49 residential units and 10

parking spaces. Brown said the committee voted to support the project. Commissioner Padro thought the historic façade works well with the new planned building. Padro made a motion to for the commission to support HPRB approval of the concept. The motion was approved unanimously. Shiloh Baptist Church Property Redevelopment. Request for support for Zoning Map Amendment. Shiloh Baptist Church went before the ANC to get support for a Zoning Map Amendment it needed for its latest development plans. The church has recently signed a letter of intent to work with Four Points developers to improve their holdings on both sides of the 1500 block of Ninth Street and on P Street, consisting of a total of 11 lots. The Zoning Map Amendments are needed to allow the increased density of the new development. The developers displayed a concept that illustrated the density and massing they envisionedt. Among the major features was a new apartment building on P Street on what is now a surface parking lot. There would also be a redevelopment of the church’s current community center and neighboring historic row houses to add new apartments. The developers noted that the Office of Planning expressed hostility to plans that would have tall buildings near the Carter G. Woodson National Historic Site. The project proposal was well received by ANC members and Shaw residents. A number of people noted that the condition of the Shiloh properties had been a sore point in the neighborhood for decades and that everyone was anxiously waiting for the new development to move forward. Commissioner Padro made a motion to support the request for a Map Amendment. The motion was approved unanimously. ANC 6E will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Plans are to hold this meeting as a virtual conference. Visit www.anc6e.org for more information. u

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DPR Winter Program Registration is OpenÂ

DPR is taking all the fun of their live, in-person programs and bringing it straight to your living room. Winter registration is now open and you can reserve your spot for virtual editions of their programs, hosted by DPR instructors online. Many of DPR’s most popular offerings are back this season, including: Cooperative Play & Tiny Tots (In-person at select centers, groups of 10 or less); Digital Photography, Book Club, Fashion Tailoring; Cheer for Kids, Tennis for Adults; Bootcamp, Cardio Kick, Cardio Dance, Tai Chi, & Yoga; Senior Book Club, Senior Fitness; ESports, Young Ladies on the Rise, Young Men, Future Leaders. Program sessions begin Monday, Jan. 4. Sign up at dprprograms.com. In addition to programming, you also have access to select DPR locations for individual workouts in fitness centers and lap swimming at indoor pools. Make a reservation at fitnessandlapswim.splashthat.com.

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Sixth & I’s MLK Shabbat Experience

On Friday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m., commemorate the spirit and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel with Rabbi Shira and Reverend Doctor D.K. Kearney of Turner Memorial AME Church, which worshiped in Sixth & I’s building for five decades. Virtually travel to Philadelphia and visit places of historical significance to the Jewish and Black communities as Rabbi Shira and Reverend Kearney discuss the work of seeking justice, past and future. As has become their tradition, hear some soul-lifting music from Sixth & I and Turner Memorial AME choirs and listen to an inspiring sermon by Rabbi Shira. Free; registration required. Leading up to MLK Weekend, participate in a virtual justice fair at sixthandi. org/event/mlk-shabbat-justice-fair to learn how you can have a direct impact on our Washington, DC community. Plus, tune in for Turner Memorial’s virtual Sunday service on Jan. 17 at 10 a.m. sixthandi.org.

Woolly Mammoth Introduces Play At Home

In partnership with Baltimore Center Stage, Long Wharf Theatre, The Public Theater, and The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Woolly Mammoth has commissioned dozens of short plays to ignite imagination and joy during this time of isolation. All plays are original, (mostly) familyfriendly, and ready to be downloaded and enjoyed. woollymammoth.net/ events/play-at-home.

Trivia Night at Sixth & I

From sports and pop culture to geography and politics, on Jan. 14, 7 p.m., test your knowledge of it all from the comfort of your own home. Form teams up to seven people. Playing solo? Email Robin Farber and they’ll assign you to a team so you can meet

new people and share your brainpower. Lasts one and a half to two hours. $6. sixthandi.org.

DDOT Opens Car Free Lane on 14th Street

DDOT has announced the opening of Car Free Lanes on 14th Street NW; Martin Luther King Jr, Avenue SE, and M Street SE. Enforcement for all three has begun. Car free lanes on 14th Street NW, between Euclid and Irving, are restricted to buses and bicyclists 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Car Free Lanes are designated by red curb-lane paint. The fine for unauthorized driving or parking in a Car Free Lane is $200. For more information about the District’s Bus Priority Program, visit ddot.dc.gov/ page/bus-priority.

Register for DC Fray Winter Leagues

You’re invited to join DC Fray for a new round of leagues in Washington, DC. Play safe with DC Fray, with your health and safety as their top priority this season. Register for basketball, flag football, kickball, soccer, softball, trivia, volleyball and yoga by January 12. Activities are at South Run in Springfield, the National Mall, Capitol Hill, Navy Yard, Anacostia, Union Market and Alexandria. dcfray.com.

Giant Food Spotlights Products Owned by Minority Businesses

Giant Food is helping customers identify products owned by minoritybased businesses through updated shelf labels. Starting next month, all 164 Giant stores will feature the shelf labels, informing shoppers of products offered by businesses that are Women, Black, Asian-Indian, Hispanic, LGBT, Asian-Pacific, or Veteran owned. Over 3,100 products in Giant stores will feature the updated

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Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Photography Contest Announced

Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens has announced the winners of the 2020 Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Photography Contest. This contest not only highlights the beauty of the park but also raises awareness and helps improve the park and its programs. Best in Show finalists are: Chris Rief, Lotus; Jean Althoff, Nature; Grace Hassler, Plants and Flowers; Chris Rief, Wildlife; and Junko Hurd, Landscape. kenaqgardens.org.

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This is an eight-part course for existing small business owners, including sole proprietors, business partnerships, general managers and owners of LLCs. Participants will learn the basics of employment law, risk management, contracts, intellectual property, and accounting from experienced business attorneys and professionals. This program will be held virtually. All registrants will receive an email with a link to join the sessions. There is a one-time payment of $35. Register at probono.center/smallbizlawcourse. Contact Alison Percich, Training and Volunteer Specialist, at probonotraining@ dcbar.org with questions.

Feed the Fridge Provides Free Meals to DC Residents

Ten Years of Bank on DC Celebrated

On Dec. 15, Bank on DC celebrated 10 years of providing accessible and affordable bank accounts to residents. Over the last decade, Bank on DC has helped 10,000 Washingtonians open bank accounts, collectively saving them hundreds of thousands of dollars in banking and check cashing fees. Bank on DC has partnered with several banks and credit unions to offer accounts that have low to no minimum balance requirements and low-cost monthly fees. Financial partners also provide “second chance accounts” for people with ChexSystems histories or secondary forms of identification such as foreign documentation. Learn more at BankOnDC.org.

DC DPR has partnered with Medium Rare restaurant owner Mark Bucher to launch the Feed the Fridge program at select DPR facilities. Feed the Fridge places refrigerators stocked with free and fresh restaurant-provided meals to help residents in need. Feed the Fridge meals are “grab-n-go” and no registration or ID is required. Refrigerators are sanitized and stocked with 25 meals daily. Ultimately, each fridge will be stocked with up to 100 meals per day. Currently Feed the Fridge locations are Takoma Aquatic Center, Rumsey Aquatic Center, Arthur Clapper Recreation Center, Fort Stanton Recreation Center, Bald Eagle Recreation Center, Raymond Recreation Center, Emery Heights Community Center and Columbia Heights Community Center. In addition to Medium Rare, other local restaurants are also providing daily meals, with more fridges and restaurants to come. Bucher’s nonprofit We Care, Inc. is raising money through donations to pay restaurants to provide the daily meals, offering a lifeline to the local restaurant industry while confronting the food emergency. dpr.dc.gov. shelf labels, owned by 218 businesses in Giant’s network of vendor partnerships. giantfood.com.

Business Law Training Series

Starting on Jan. 13 at 4 p.m. and continuing the following seven consecutive Wednesdays (The Jan. 20 session will be held at 10 a.m.), the DC Bar Pro Bono Center, the DC Small Business Development Center Network, and the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development present the How the Law Impacts Your Small Business: A Business Law Training Series for Small Business Owners.

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Encore Creativity Offers New Virtual Winter/Spring Choral & Enrichment Program

During the ongoing pandemic, musical engagement can be uplifting, especially for older adults. Encore Creativity for Older Adults is keeping the older population singing and learning

with a new winter-spring session, beginning Jan. 25. Encore University is a 15-week virtual program of singing plus enrichment courses in vocal technique, music theory, music history and movement. The session culminates with a virtual spring concert, an inspiring multimedia production. No prior music experience is necessary. Encore’s faculty is comprised of well-known conductors, musicians and teachers from the Washington, DC area, New York City and California. The session runs from Jan. 25 to May 13. Classes meet over Zoom Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. An all-inclusive tuition is $235 per person. Registration deadline is Jan. 15. For details and to register, visit encorecreativity. org or call 301-261-5747.

DDOT Extends 2020 Visitor Parking Passes into 2021

DDOT has announced that residents should continue to use the existing 2020 Visitor Parking Pass into 2021. The VPP program allows District residents to register for an annual pass that is used for guests to park for more than two hours on Residential Permit Parking or RPP-zoned blocks. The District has also suspended enforcement for the following infractions: expired residential parking permits and visitor parking permits/ passes; expired District license plates and inspection stickers; and expired meters. A complete list of modifications to District operations is available at coronavirus.dc.gov/page/stay-home.

Students Empowered to Tackle Climate Crisis

Washington, DC has joined 17 cities to launch Students Reinventing Cities, a pioneering competition that will enable students and universities from across the globe to share their vision for green and thriving neighborhoods. The District is inviting students to share their creative vision and fresh ideas in line with the city’s climate and housing priorities. Mayor Bowser’s Comprehensive Plan proposal has identified the area of New York Avenue, NE as a key location for future planning and analysis. Interested students can visit c40reinventingcities.org. The deadline is March 2021. Finalists will be selected and invited to submit their final proposals by May 2021. A panel of judges from the District and C40 Cities will select a winner for each city site, which will be announced at a ceremony in July 2021.

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“DC Ends HIV” Plan Launched

DCEndsHIV.org. DC was one of 57 jurisdictions to receive funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to update its plan through community engagement. The DC Ends HIV Plan sets new goals and focuses on key strategies based on extensive community input. The plan projects that the District can achieve less than 130 new HIV diagnoses by the year 2030, which means DC has maximized all the ways to end the epidemic. Additional goals include a minimum of 95% of people with HIV knowing their status by new testing options (including GetCheckedDC.org); 95% of people with HIV on treatment by starting medication same day as diagnoses. The DC Ends HIV Plan continues DC Health’s public-private partnership with DC Appleseed Center and the Washington AIDS Partnership. For more information, visit DCEndsHIV.org.

DC Residents Urged to Get Health Insurance During Open Enrollment Period

DC residents are urged to enroll in the Affordable Care Act state-based health insurance marketplace. Open enrollment runs through Jan. 31, 2021. DC Health Link’s plans cover many services like primary care, specialists, mental health, urgent care, and generic prescriptions without any deductibles. All DC Health Link health plans cover COVID-19 diagnosis, testing, and treatment without deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance. District residents can enroll in a health insurance plan online through DCHealthLink.com, or by calling 855-532-LINK [5465]. Some residents will qualify for reduced premiums. Small businesses--as well as individuals and families eligible for Medicaid-can enroll through DCHealthLink.com throughout the year.

Preventing Foreclosure During COVID-19

The non-profit Housing Counseling Services is conducting webinars in January to provide information about available options for people who are having difficulty paying their mortgage, condo fees or property taxes. The webinars are Jan. 13 and 27 at 2 p.m. They are free but registration is required. Register at housingetc.org/webinar-registration. You may also call the Foreclosure Prevention hotline at HCS at 202-265-2255.

DC’s COVID-19 Hotline

District residents who are homebound due to COVID-19 can request support from the District for food and other essential items. Call 1-888-349-8323 or visit coronavirus.dc.gov/gethelp.

Pepco Donates 1,000 Smoke Detectors

For the 16th year, the DC Fire and EMS Department has received 1,000 new smoke alarms donated by Pepco. Working smoke alarms in homes substantially reduce the risk of fire death in residential fires. Any DC resident who is unable to afford a smoke detector can have one installed by contacting the DC Fire and EMS Fire Prevention Division at 202-727-1614 or fems.fireprevention@dc.gov.

Pandemic Relief for Utility Consumers

Four District agencies charged with serving DC utility consumers have unveiled here2helpdc.dc.gov, which is designed to inform residents and businesses about energy and money-saving initiatives to help them minimize the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The website will complement the social and traditional media messages the four agencies have shared. The agencies cite tips and tools to help consumers conserve energy and water resources, reduce billing costs and use relief and payment programs.

Holiday Tree Collection

Trees and greenery will be collected from homes that receive DPW curbside sanitation collection between Jan. 11 and Feb. 5. Items collected during this period will be composted; in the spring, the mulch will be provided to residents at no cost. Throughout the holidays, District residents are also encouraged to recycle empty, flattened gift and cardboard shipping boxes. For more information, visit zerowaste.dc.gov.

One Eight Distilling Releases Bottled in Bond Whiskey

One Eight Distilling, 1135 Okie St. NE, has released their first Bottled in Bond bourbon. Bottled in Bond Bourbon Whiskey is a five year and 28-day old bourbon whiskey, distilled grain-to-glass from 59% Maryland corn, 24% Maryland rye, and 17% Riverbend Malted Rye (North Carolina). It is the oldest bourbon to be distilled, aged, and bottled in DC. Only 120 bottles will be available for purchase directly through the distillery. They have virtual tastings are on the first Friday of every month at 8 p.m. oneeightdistilling.com

Arts Commission Issues RFA

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities has established a grant program to assist DC-based arts and humanities organizations with rent or mortgage expenses. Funding is being offered in response to the financial impacts related to COVID-19 to help ensure arts and humanities organizations remain in place, vibrant, and viable to open when safe to do so. Submission deadline is Friday, Jan. 29. The complete Request for Applications is at dcarts.dc.gov/page/ open-requests-applications.u u

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changing hands

Changing Hands is a list of most residential sales in the Midcity DC area from the previous month. A feature of every issue, this list, based on the MRIS, is provided courtesy of Don Denton, manager of the Coldwell Banker office on Capitol Hill. The list includes address, sales price and number of bedrooms. Neighborhood

Price BR

ADAMS MORGAN

1656 Kalorama Rd NW

775,000

BLOOMINGDALE 45 Bryant St NW 2307 1st St NW 73 Bryant St NW 57 U St NW 32 Bryant St NE

1,510,000 1,425,000 1,080,000 925,000 765,000

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1365 Quincy St NW 1218 Fairmont St NW 927 Shepherd St NW 3518 Park Pl NW 1366 Quincy St NW 1211 Otis Pl NW 3809 Kansas Ave NW 762 Rock Creek Church Rd NW 2611 11th St NW 3418 13th St NW 627 Lamont St NW 3525 16th St NW 726 Fairmont St NW 520 Irving St NW 776 Fairmont St NW 515 NW Kenyon St NW 742 Hobart Pl NW 733 Irving St NW

1,275,000 1,096,000 995,000 915,000 890,000 870,000 853,000 850,000 840,000 825,000 816,500 787,000 780,000 699,000 644,350 630,000 625,000 610,000

DUPONT CIRCLE 1919 S St NW 1620 Q St NW

1,647,000 1,549,000

2

5 5 5 5 4

5 3 3 4 3 4 3 4 5 6 4 4 3 3 3 4 3 3

615,000

LEDROIT PARK 615 U St NW 330 U St NW 1936 4th St NW 318 Elm St NW 514 T St NW 435 Elm St NW 330 Oakdale Pl NW

925,000 900,000 790,000 788,900 650,000 595,000 559,000

LOGAN CIRCLE 1304 S St NW 1524 Swann St NW 1229 O St NW 1406 Swann St NW 1606 Vermont Ave NW

1,315,000 2,695,000 2,190,000 1,450,000 850,000

MOUNT VERNON 433 M St NW 447 M St NW 200 N St NW

1,820,000 990,000 655,000

6 3

3

3 3 4 3 2 2 2

4 5 4 3 3

5 3 3

990,000 865,000

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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS

3624 10th St NW #6 OLD CITY #2 1330 Otis Pl NW #1 1225 S St NW 1,420,000 3 1341 Irving St NW #D 1736 Swann St NW 1,200,000 3 1356 Monroe St NW #B 437 Rhode Island Ave NW 840,000 3 622 Rock Creek Church Rd NW #2 952 Florida Ave NW 750,000 3 3900 Kansas Ave NW #UNIT 2 PARK VIEW 3554 10th St NW #02 705 Otis Pl NW 950,000 3 1348 Euclid St NW #205 517 Lamont St NW 923,000 4 1473 Harvard St NW #3 1451 Belmont St NW #122 SHAW 635 Park Rd NW #02 1131 5th St NW 1,270,000 3 714 Rock Creek Church Rd NW #1-A 1702 New Jersey Ave NW 931,000 3 1390 Kenyon St NW #617 435 Rhode Island Ave NW 905,000 3 2618 University Pl NW #5 1419 3rd St NW 750,000 3 3821 14th St NW #1 2618 University Pl NW #4 U STREET CORRIDOR 3500 13th St NW #209 1444 Belmont St NW 1,585,000 6 1440 Columbia Rd NW #301 2246 12th St NW 871,000 2 3043 15th St NW #1 1924 10th St NW 780,000 4 1390 Kenyon St NW #719 1108 Columbia Rd NW #201 CONDO 1108 Columbia Rd NW #301 1417 Newton St NW #402 14TH STREET CORRIDOR 3902 14th St NW #216 2125 14th St NW #407 744,000 2 3902 14th St NW #717 1320 13th St NW #11 605,000 2 2910 Georgia NW #304 1451 Belmont St NW #207 592,500 2 1437 Spring Rd NW #13 1415 Chapin St NW #506 555,000 2 2656 15th St NW #101 1417 Chapin St NW #301 510,000 2 1108 Columbia Rd NW #206 1441 Euclid St NW #104 2248 Ontario Rd NW #6 2248 Ontario Rd NW #7 2248 Ontario Rd NW #5 2248 Ontario Rd NW #4 2301 Champlain St NW #201 2630 Adams Mill Rd NW #101 1700 Kalorama Rd NW #201 2412 17th St NW #204 2248 Ontario Rd NW #3 2412 17th St NW #C-01 2440 16th St NW #309 1816 Kalorama Rd NW #304

750,000 735,000 725,000 700,000 699,000 663,000 649,900 568,000 535,000 499,000 365,000 249,700

BLOOMINGDALE 25 U St NE #2 73 U St NW #1 151-155 V St NW #3 2035 2nd St NW #G207 25 U St NW #1 1929 1st St NW #103

920,000 824,900 665,000 520,000 446,000 349,900

CARVER LANGSTON 2221 M St NE #302

NOMA 1205 6th St NE 935 5th St NE

810,000

ADAMS MORGAN

EDGEWOOD 2432 2nd St NE

1150 4th St NE

449,900

2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 0

3 4 2 1 2 1

2

CENTRAL 1010 Massachusetts Ave NW #1102 1230 NW 23rd St NW #703 1230 23rd St NW #820 912 F St NW #1107

770,000 445,000 430,000 825,000

1 1 1 2

925,000 909,000 789,000 780,000 755,000 750,000 739,000 682,000 679,000 675,000 639,000 612,500 600,000 599,000 575,000 505,000 465,000 430,111 425,000 399,999 390,000 380,000 355,000 355,000 338,000 336,024 323,000 315,000 299,000 187,000

2 4 2 3 2 4 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 3 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0

DOWNTOWN 1312 Massachusetts Ave NW #610

425,000

1

DUPONT 1745 N St NW #208 1920 S St NW #303 1901 16th St NW #102 1801 16th St NW #605 2122 N St NW #5 2122 N St NW #3 1737 Willard St NW #8 1739 Q St NW #5 2025 NW Hillyer Pl NW #1 1816 T St NW #2 1736 18th St NW #103 1615 Q St NW #504 1828 Riggs Pl NW #2 1615 Q St NW #307 1746 Q St NW #2 1280 21st St NW #602 1711 Massachusetts Ave NW #214 1816 New Hampshire Ave NW #810 1816 New Hampshire Ave NW #809 1727 Massachusetts Ave NW #709 1727 Massachusetts Ave NW #304 1727 Massachusetts Ave NW #714 1711 Massachusetts Ave NW #P51

975,000 257,000 10,000 1,795,000 1,450,000 1,200,000 767,000 759,000 702,000 633,250 560,000 525,000 435,000 425,000 416,000 377,500 355,000 319,000 319,000 230,000 223,250 215,000 39,900

2 0 0 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0

ECKINGTON 23 Todd Pl NE #1

605,000

3

1928 3rd St NE #4 149 R St NE #5 314 V St NE #203

600,000 500,000 320,000

2 2 2

EDGEWOOD 2811 6th St NE

725,000

LEDROIT PARK 1844 3rd St NW #301 1844 3rd St NW #101 1844 3rd St NW #102 150 V St NW #V204 150 V St NW #VL01 2201 2nd St NW #42

1,265,000 1,175,000 1,037,500 565,000 485,000 429,000

LOGAN CIRCLE 1210 R St NW #301 1222 11th St NW #1 1715 15th St NW #18 1111 11th St NW #708 1010 Massachusetts Ave NW #PH212 1300 N St NW #117 1420 N St NW #914 1825 13th St NW #6 1916 12th St NW #2 1401 Q St NW #205 1422 Q St NW #101 1325 13th St NW #31 1125 11th St NW #101 1320 13th St NW #24 1401 R St NW #403 1616 11th St NW #203 1425 11th St NW #204 1425 11th St NW #402 2250 11th St NW #306 1440 Church St NW #105 1201 N St NW #D 1225 13th St NW #704 1300 N St NW #512 1515 15th St NW #220 1210 R St NW #315 936 N St NW #7 1415 T St NW #301

796,425 675,000 655,000 637,000 520,000 437,500 265,000 1,400,000 1,250,000 1,165,000 1,125,000 830,000 687,500 640,000 605,000 604,900 585,000 577,500 525,000 515,000 515,000 445,000 260,000 670,000 1,125,000 975,000 320,000

MOUNT VERNON 475 K St NW #1121 475 K St NW #611 400 Massachusetts Ave NW #703

624,500 540,000 449,750

4

3 3 3 2 2 1

2 2 2 2 1 1 0 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 2 2 1

2 1 1

NOMA 50 Florida Ave NE #920

472,700

OLD CITY #1 327 15th St NE #2 1201 Potomac Ave SE #2 415 17th St NE #A 1350 Maryland Ave NE #411 401 13th St NE #401 1620 E St NE #1 610 14th Pl NE #4 2 17th St SE #102 1115 12th St NW #404

860,000 755,000 727,000 505,000 447,500 399,000 332,500 315,000 304,000

1

3 3 3 1 1 2 1 1 1

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OLD CITY #2

1325 13th St NW #20 1727 P St NW #D 1704 T St NW #301 1721 21st St NW #101 1111 11th St NW #607 475 K St NW #1110 1401 R St NW #206 811 4th St NW #1001 1618-1622 11th St NW #T102 1900 15th St NW #7 555 Massachusetts Ave NW #702 1900 15th St NW #8

PARK VIEW

452 Newton Pl NW #2 3573 Warder St NW #3 2920 Georgia NW #301 739 Newton Pl NW #201 739 Newton Pl NW #101

PENN QUARTER 920 I St NW #803 631 D St NW #735

SHAW

917 S St NW #2 1503 4th St NW #1 1923 9th St NW #3 1232 4th St NW #2 936 N St NW #5 810 O St NW #208 1002 M St NW #3 1215 10th St NW #22 1627 Marion St NW #B 1516 10th St NW #202 1109 M St NW #7

175,000 1,126,900

3 2

750,000 740,000 734,000 710,000 599,900 540,000 523,500 470,000 422,000 335,000 314,000 229,000

2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 0 0

621,500 576,000 415,000 345,000 334,900

2 2 1 1 1

725,000 445,000

1 1

1,305,000 1,040,000 699,900 618,500 599,900 575,000 553,900 518,000 470,000 419,600 395,000

2 3 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1

125 Bates St NW #1 55 M St NW #304

U STREET

2125 14th St NW #533 2108 10th St NW #4 1111 W St NW #6 2020 12th St NW #607 2131 10th St NW #2 1429 Clifton St NW #4 2001 12th St NW #103 2020 12th St NW #605 1451 Belmont St NW #314 2020 12th St NW #118 1901 16th St NW #102

WEST END

2425 L St NW #700 2501 M St NW #210 1155 23rd St NW #PH2C 1177 22nd St NW #4D 1177 22nd St NW #6D 1099 22nd St NW #305 2501 M St NW #722 2555 Pennsylvania Ave NW #814 800 25th St NW #706 2301 N St NW #510 1140 23rd St NW #508

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