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Photo from Basil Twist’s Petrushka, running at the Shakespeare Theatre Company from March 16-25. Photo: Richard Termine.
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Star and Shamrock. Mar 17, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM. Food and drink specials. Live music. 1341 H St. NE. 202-388-3833. starandshamrock.com
Easter Sunrise Service at Arlington Cemetery. Easter Sunday, Apr 8, 6:15 AM (but get there earlier). The Easter Sunrise Service on at the Arlington National Cemetery Amphitheater will begin with a musical prelude. There is no rail service at this hour but parking is free. 703607-8000. arlingtoncemetery.org
ShamrockFest at RFK Stadium. Mar 24, 12:309:00 PM. With 10 stages and over 50 incredible live bands and DJs, ShamrockFest is regarded as one of the most popular St. Patty’s Day parties in America. Here’s what else they’re offering this year: tented pavilions; 15 party areas; carnival rides and games; dozens of food, beverage and craft vendors; strolling entertainers; a “Greyhound/Peter Pan Irish Village”; assorted Irish bars; Mens Irish Football National Championship tournament; Womens Irish Football National Championship tournament, pub games and activities for all ages. $19.99-$74.99. RFK Stadium, 2400 E Capitol St. shamrockfest.com
The Great Vigil of Easter at National Cathedral. Apr 7, 8:00 PM. This is the night when Christ broke the bonds of death…and rose victorious from the grave. Tonight we hear the ancient stories of God’s redeeming work, moving from darkness to light, from solemn chant to joyful song, as we celebrate the glorious Resurrection. Intersection of Massachusetts and Wisconsin aves. NW. 202-537-6200. nationalcathedral.org Solemn Easter Vigil Mass at National Shrine. Apr 7, 8:00 PM. National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave. NE. 202526-8300. nationalshrine.com
Titanic leaves Southampton, England, April 10, 1912. The last mooring line connecting Titanic to land is cast off. Photo: Courtesy of National Museums Northern Ireland
Fire & Ice: Hindenburg and Titanic
Festival Holy Eucharist at National Cathedral. Easter Sunday, Apr 8, 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM (free tickets required). 4:00 PM, Evensong on Easter Day. 5:15 PM, Organ Recital. Intersection of Massachusetts and Wisconsin aves. NW. 202-537-6200. nationalcathedral.org
Mar 22-Jan 6, 2014. This innovative new exhibit will bring together two marvels of transportation. Titanic and Hindenburg served demands for rapid worldwide communication and transportation. Both operated as the world’s largest mobile post offices. Each in its day promised the fastest possible worldwide mail service. Each offered onboard gentility and opulence. Each met a tragic end. National Postal Museum, 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE. 202-633-5555. postalmuseum.si.edu/fireandice
Easter Sunrise Service at the Lincoln Memorial. Apr 8, 6:30 AM. A Washington tradition for 34 years-on Easter Sunday morning over 6000 people will gather at the Lincoln Memorial for one of the nation’s largest Sunrise Services, hosted by Capital Church of Vienna, Virginia, Pastor Amos Dodge. As the sun begins to rise over the Capitol dome, the mall will ring with sounds of celebration as Pastor Dodge leads those in attendance, in the hope-filled proclamation and celebration of Easter’s message.
Traditional; 11:00 En Espanol. 5 Thomas Circle. 202-232-0323. nationalcitycc.org
wolfhounds. Grandstand seats are $15. 202-6700317. dcstpatsparade.com
Saint John’s Church at Lafayette Park Easter Services. Easter Sunday, Apr. 8, 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Easter music with Brass Quintet and Timpani. 1525 H St. NW. 202-347-8766. stjohns-dc.org
Holy Saturday at St. Matthews. Apr. 7. Mass at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Easter Vigil Mass at 8:00 PM. Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle, 1725 Rhode Island Ave. NW. 202-347-3215. stmatthewscathedral.org
Capital Running Company St Patrick’s Day 8K. Mar 11, 9:00 AM, Freedom Plaza. This event offers a great downtown course, a deep awards structure, team competition, a 1K Kids Run, Irish dancing, refreshments, random prizes, and much more. Bring the family for a day of fun and help support Special Olympics DC, Habitat for Humanity & Back on My Feet. $40. 301-871-0400. runwashington.com
St Patrick’s Day Celebration at National Geographic. Mar. 17, 7:30 PM. When the Grammy Award-winning band Clannad achieved fame with their pioneering approach to traditional music, Moya Brennan contributed a hauntingly beautiful voice and a mastery of Irish and Gaelic song. Bono of U2 describes her as “one of the greatest voices the human ear has ever experienced.” Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a program rich in tradition, performed with a fresh spirit. $30. nationalgeographic.com
Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord at St. Matthews. Easter Sunday, Apr. 8. Masses at 7:00 AM, 8:30AM, 10:00 AM (english), 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM (en español), 5:30 PM. Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle, 1725 Rhode Island Ave. NW. 202-347-3215. stmatthewscathedral.org National City Christian Church Easter Services. Easter Sunday, Apr. 8, 8:30 AM, Gospel; 11:00 AM
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ST. PATRICK’S CELEBRATIONS
DC St Patricks Day Parade. Mar 11, noon, Constitution Ave. between Seventh St. and 17th St. NW. The colorful three-hour procession of floats, marching bands, and drill teams will also feature antique bicycles, cars, fire trucks, and Irish
Dubliner. Mar 17, 10:00 AM-3:00 AM. Three bands on two stages and giveaways. Full menus served with $10 Cover. 4 “F” St. NW. 202-7373773. dublinerdc.com Molly Malone’s. Mar 17, 8:00 AM-3:00 AM. Live Irish music in the evening. Discounted Irish whiskey and beer. Drink and food specials. 713 Eighth St. SE. 202-547-1222. mollymalonescapitolhillsaloon.com My Brother’s Place. Mar 17, 11:00 AM-3:00 AM. Food and drink specials. 237 Second St. NW. 202347-1350. mybrothersplacedc.net
SPECIAL EVENTS Spy at Night. Second Friday of every month. 2012 marks the International Spy Museum’s 10 year anniversary, and in order to help celebrate the museum has returned of one of its signature events, Spy at Night. Now back and better than before, Spy at Night promises to be a crowd-pleasing event for local adults seeking the thrills of intrigue and deception. Combination general admission and Operation Spy at Night, $27.95. International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW. 202-393-7798. spymuseum.org Travel & Adventure Show. Mar 17, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM and Mar 18, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM. This two-day event is your ticket to discover authentic travel experiences, snap up the deals and win trips and giveaways, and be entertained and delighted at this amazing travel extravaganza.You’ll hear travel tips from the experts including travel legend Samantha Brown, Patricia Schultz and more. Experience scuba diving, ride camels, and see cultural performances. $15 per day. Children under 16, free. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Pla., NW. 202-249-3311. adventureexpo.com Renwick Gallery Spring Craft Weekend (March 23-25). Spring Craft Weekend is the major fundraising event for the James Renwick Alliance. Each year the amount earned from weekend patrons’ support, ticket sales and the results of the silent and live auctions is used to fund the JRA pledge to the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Weekend Highlights include: Mar. 23, private tours and reception at Renwick Gallery; Mar. 24 (morning), panel discussion at the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s McEvoy Auditorium. Japanese Influence on American Craft
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with textile expert Jack Lenor Larsen; artist Donald Friedlich and two of their 2012 Distinguished Educators--ceramic specialist Dr. Judith Schwartz and furniture maker Wendy Maruyama; Mar. 24 (evening), benefit dinner and auctions at the famous Willard Hotel and One-of-a-Kind Award to Fleur Bresler; Mar. 25 (morning), awards brunch honoring four craft educators at the St. Regis Hotel. Contact the James Renwick Alliance at 301-907-3888 or admin@jra.org for event and ticket information. Cherry Blossom Kite Festival. Mar 31, 10:30 AM-4:30 PM. Spring is in the air-literally! The Blossom Kite Festival presented by the National Cherry Blossom Festival (used to be a Smithsonian event) showcases the creativity of kite makers and skill of kite fliers from across the US and other countries through a variety of competitions and demonstrations including the popular Hot Tricks Showdown and the Rokkaku Battle. Bring your own handmade kites or children can make a kite at an activity station (while supplies last) to fly on the Public Field. Washington Monument grounds. Rain date is April 1. 877-442-5666. nationalcherryblossomfestival.org Southwest Waterfront Fireworks Festival. Apr 7, 2:00-9:00 PM (rain or shine). A funfor-all-ages event with 3 stages featuring live music, and family-friendly water-related activities designed to entertain and educate, plus cherry-inspired food and beverages. As a culmination of the festivities, watch the National Cherry Blossom Festival Fireworks Show light up the night sky on the Washington Channel at 8:30 PM. 600-800 Water St. SW. 877-4425666. nationalcherryblossomfestival.org Howard Theater Ribbon Cutting and Community Day. Apr 9, noon-3:00 PM. This day features installation of “Jazz Man” sculpture to the facade and unveiling of the Duke Ellington Statue on Ellington Plaza (Formerly T St. NW). The public is invited. Free. 620 T St. NW. 202-588-5595. howardtheatre.org Sakura Matsuri-Japanese Street Festival. Apr 14, 11:00 AM-6:00 PM. Enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere of the largest Japanese cultural festival in the United States, featuring food, arts and culture, merchandise, and live traditional and J-Pop performances on four stages, including martial arts demonstrations. $5 for 13, up. 12th St. and Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-8332210. nationalcherryblossomfestival.org
MUSIC AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Morehouse College Glee Club at MLK Library. Mar 16, noon. The Morehouse College Glee Club continues its tradition of musical excellence. The Glee Club has shared the stage with opera great Jessye Norman, Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, Trisha Yearwood, the Christian vocal jazz group Take 6, and soprano Indra Thomas. They have performed have performed at such events as the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games, Super Bowl XXVII, a concert of excerpts from “Porgy and Bess” with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and a premiere of the work “Of Dreams and
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Other Possibilities” written by Patrice Rushen. The Library performance will include spirituals, gospel and Yuroba selections. Morehouse College is the only all-male historically black institution of higher learning in the United States. MLK Library, 901 G st. NW. Gay Men’s Chorus-Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show. Mar 16 and 17, 8:00 PM; Mar 18, 3:00 PM. The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington will continue their 31st season of shows with an all-male production of the musical RICHARD O’BRIEN’S THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. Tickets can be purchased online at GMCW.org, by calling 202-293-1548 or at the door. Lisner Auditorium on the campus of George Washington University, 730 21st St. NW. Pipe Organ Recital Earthquake Restoration Benefit. Mar 21, 7:30 PM. A pipe organ recital featuring the works of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) will be performed by concert organist Charles Miller at National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle, NW. The concert is being offered as a benefit event to raise funds for the repairs needed to the church’s historic sanctuary which was damaged by the August 2011 earthquake. $20 suggested donation. 202-797-0103. nationalcitycc.org Tuesday Concert Series at Church of the Epiphany. Every Tuesday, 12:10 PM. The Tuesday Concert Series is a major outreach program of Epiphany to the people of downtown Washington. High-quality music—mostly classical, but with occasional performances of folk and traditional music—is presented here every Tuesday. Talented artists from all over greater Washington, and frequently from around the country and world, seek out Epiphany’s fine acoustics, exceptional musical instruments and reliable and appreciative audience. Programs in the Tuesday Concert Series are free, but they encourage attendees to make a contribution in support of the performers of each event, who receive as payment only what the day’s audience contributes. 1317 G St. NW. 202347-2635. epiphanydc.org National City Christian Church Organ Concerts. Every Friday, 12:15-1:15 PM. Free. 5 Thomas Cir. NW. 202-232-0323. nationalcitycc.org Steinway Series of classical music concerts at American Art Museum. Second Sunday, 3:00 PM The Steinway Series is a classical music concert that features the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s refurbished Steinway Concert Grand piano. Free. McEvoy Auditorium, Lower Level American Art Museum (between Seventh and Nineth and and F and G sts. NW.) 202-633-1000. americanart.si.edu
THEATER AND FILM AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Sucker Punch at Studio. Through Apr. 8. Two black teenagers step into the boxing ring and must face who they are—champions or sell outs? Kinetic, comedic, and emotionally bruising, Williams’s masterwork blasts open the experience of being young, black, and ambitious in 1980s London. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. 202-332-3300. studiotheatre.org
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Eugene O’Neill’s Strange Interlude at the Harman. Mar 27-Apr 29. STC Artistic Director Michael Kahn directs Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, yet controversial, drama about love and deception. Heartbroken over her adored fiancé’s death, Nina engages in a series of sordid affairs before marrying a man she does not love. Months later, pregnant with her husband’s child, she learns a horrifying secret about his family, setting off a dramatic and emotional chain of events that spans two decades. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-547-1122. shakespearetheatre.org Synetic Theater Presents The Taming of the Shrew. Mar 31-Apr 22. Synetic returns to comedy and presents the eighth installment in the Silent Shakespeare series, The Taming of the Shrew. Irina Tsikurishvili will play the title character in one of the Bard’s best-known romantic comedies, while the Helen Hayes Award-winning ensemble brings its signature physicality and aesthetic to reinvent this remarkable, fiery war of the sexes. $43-$58. Lansburgh Theatre, 450 7th St. NW. 202-5471122. shakespearetheatre.org Arias with a Twist at Woolly. Apr 4-May 6. Drag chanteuse extraordinaire Joey Arias and master puppeteer Basil Twist invite you on a magical mystery tour through space and time. From a neon-lit space lab, to an abundant Garden of Eden, to a smoky Manhattan night club, Arias with a Twist is a trippy, madcap, musical fantasia of ecstatic desires and eye-popping enchantments. $35, up. Appropriate for ages 14, up. Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D St. NW. 202-393-3939. woollymammoth.net Madea Gets a Job Starring Tyler Perry at Verizon Center. Apr 6, 8:00 PM and Apr 7, 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM. 601 F St. NW. 202-628-3200. verizoncenter.com “HOWL” Film Screening Presented by FocusIn! Films. Apr 8, 8:00-10:00 PM. A Busboys and Poets Series. “Focus-In! Cinema for a Conscious Community” is a film series devoted to screening important films by local, national, and international filmmakers. Each segment offers a focus dedicated to social justice, peace, and community value. Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St, NW. 202-387-7638. busboysandpoets.com Dogugaeshi by Basil Twist at Studio Theatre. Apr 11-22. Twist unfolds an intimate, abstract, contemporary journey of images and emotions influenced by the rarefied tradition of Japanese dogugaeshi stage mechanism technique and his own encounters with the remaining rural caretakers of this once popular art form. This hour-long performance features original shamisen compositions created and performed live by authorized master musician Yumiko Tanaka. $35. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th Street, NW. 202-332-3300. studiotheatre.org Tuesdays at Noon National Geographic Movies. Enjoy great selections from National Geographic TV and Channel films, All Roads Film Project, and independent filmmakers. All screenings held in Grosvenor Auditorium. Free. National Geographic Museum, 1145 17th St. NW. 202-857-7588. nationalgeographic.com
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EXHIBITIONS AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Walking Tel Aviv: Photographs by David Bergholz. Through April 6. Gallery hours: Sunday-Thursday, 10:00 AM-10:00 PM; Friday, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. Bergholz captures a city where the realities of politics, policy, and poverty are as much a part of everyday life as the sea, the sun and the shuk (middle eastern outdoor market). The photographs present a very real place beyond what is shown on the news or in the tourist brochures. The exhibit, coupled with a powerful prose poem authored by Mallet, presents snapshot impressions of this fascinating city and its exciting urban communities. DCJCC, 1529 16th St. NW. washingtondcjcc.org Something of Splendor: Decorative Arts from the White House. Through May 6. This exhibition allows visitors to explore the history of the decorative arts in the nation’s foremost home. It includes 95 objects—furniture, ceramics, metals, glass and textiles—from the permanent collection of the White House. Renwick Gallery, 1661 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-633-7970. americanart.si.edu Investigating Where We Live: Capturing Colorful Communities. Through May 28. Investigating Where We Live is a summer program in which teen students from the D.C. area use multimedia technology to explore, document, and interpret the built environment of local neighborhoods. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. nbm.org By, For, and Of the People: Folk Art and Americana at the DAR Museum. Through Sept. 1, 2012. The DAR Museum has an impressive collection of decorative arts, and much of the published work about the museum stresses that fact. Over the years however, important examples of American folk art and Americana have enlivened the collection. Free admission. DAR Museum, 1776 D St. NW. 202628-1776. dar.org LEGO® Architecture: Towering Ambition. Through Sept. 3. This exhibition showcases fifteen buildings from around the world made entirely from LEGO® bricks by Adam Reed Tucker. $5-$8. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. nbm.org Inventing a Better Mousetrap: Patent Models from the Rothschild Collection. Through Nov. 3, 2013. The exhibition Inventing a Better Mousetrap features thirty-two models illustrating the wide variety of nineteenthcentury patented inventions submitted by inventors from across the United States. All of the models on display are from the collection of Alan Rothschild, whose holdings of 4,000 patent models is the largest private assemblage of American patent models anywhere. American Art Museum, Eighth and F sts. NW. 202-633-7970. americanart.si.edu
ART AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Art Hop A Main Street Takoma Celebration. March 24-25th, 2012. Saturday-Sunday
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11am-5pm. Main Street Takoma’s annual Art Hop will once again transform Old Takoma’s main street into a neighborhood arts district. This year’s event will showcase a variety of art including photography, jewelry and wearable art, sculpture, installations, and a plethora of collage and mixed media works from more than 30 artists in shops throughout Old Town, The Junction and Takoma DC. We have more street music and artist demonstrations planned this year. Enjoy a day or the entire weekend, but don’t miss Art Hop and the chance to see a sampling of local art like you’ve never seen before. www.ArtHopTakoma.com Women’s History Tour at the American Art Museum. Mar 27, 12:30 PM. Celebrate Women’s History Month at the Smithsonian, take a docentled tour looking at women’s history through the lens of American Art. Free. Meet in the F Street Lobby. American Art Museum, 8th and F sts. NW. 202-633-7970. americanart. si.edu Artomatic Poster Design Open Call for Submissions. Deadline, Mar 31. Artomatic is collecting poster designs from Artomatic fans that show what you love about Artomatic! Poster designs may be featured by Artomatic on their website, in their social media, and in their online and event stores. If sold, all sale proceeds will be used to directly support Artomatic’s 2012 event. Find details at artomatic.org. Poster designs must be submitted by email to marketing@artomatic.org and/or uploaded to their Flickr group.
LITERARY EVENTS AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Photo from Basil Twist’s Petrushka, running at the Shakespeare Theatre Company from March 16-25. Photo: Richard Termine.
Basil Twist’s Puppets in Petrushka
Mar 16-25. The Shakespeare Theatre Company welcomes to its stage world-renowned puppeteer Basil Twist and his production of Petrushka. This limited engagement is part of STC’s and its Artistic Director Michael Kahn’s 25th Anniversary Season. Petrushka tells the tragic love story of three puppets at a Russian Carnival. Petrushka, the clown, falls in love with the charming Ballerina at first sight. The scheming and rich Moor loves the Ballerina as well, and seduces her with beautiful things. She rejects the earnest advances of Petrushka, who, upset and lonely, confronts the Moor. In order to make this story come to life, Twist sets it against the backdrop of a specially created twopiano version of Stravinsky’s original ballet score. Nine hidden puppeteers use a combination of Czech and Japanese techniques to bring the puppets to life. $25-$50. Lansburgh Theatre, 450 7th St. NW. 202-547-1122. ShakespeareTheatre.org
Author Event, Cynthia Levinson at Busboys and Poets. Mar 13, 6:30 PM. Teaching for Change’s Busboys and Poets Bookstore welcomes Cynthia Levto discuss and sign her new book, We’ve Got a Job: The 1963 Birmingham Children’s March. Free. Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St, NW. 202-387-7638. busboysandpoets.com
Tuesday Night Open Mic Poetry. Tuesdays, 9:0011:00 PM. For two hours audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians and a different host every week. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all come with an open mind and ear. $4/person. Wristbands for Tuesday night open mic at 14th & V are sold all day in the Bookstore beginning at 10:00 AM until sold out. Limit of 4 wristbands per person. Cash only. Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St, NW. 202387-7638. busboysandpoets.com Author Jaclyn Friedman “What You Really Really Want”. Apr 3, 6:30-8:30 PM. Teaching for Change’s Busboys and Poets Bookstore welcomes
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Jaclyn Friedman to discuss and sign her new book, “What You Really Really Want: The Smart Girls Shame-Free Guide to Sex and Safety. Free. Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St, NW. 202-3877638. busboysandpoets.com Nine on the Ninth Open Mic Poetry. Apr 9, 9:0011:00 PM. “Nine on the Ninth” Open Mic Poetry, the now legendary monthly poetry series that falls on every 9th day of the month at 9pm. Hosted by Derrick Weston Brown. $5 suggested donation. Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St, NW. 202-3877638. busboysandpoets.com Watha T. Daniel-Shaw Neighborhood Library History Book Club. Second Monday, 6:30-8:00 PM. The History Book Club is a lively discussion of American historical biographies and how personal histories intersect with historical events. The typical book selected is entertaining and thought-provoking, which always leads to inter-
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TOURS, TALKS, CLASSES AND LECTURES AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Shakespeare and the Law. Mar 22, 6:30 PM. “If money go before…”: Shakespeare, Lobbying and Elizabethan England. A panel of distinguished experts joins STC Board Member Abbe David Lowell to examine Washington’s favorite pastime through a Shakespearean lens. $40. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-547-1122. shakespearetheatre.org The Creative Class: Embroider Monograms. Mar 24, 2:00 PM. Join the Creative Class! Embroider monograms using books on typography and illuminated manuscripts as inspiration. Please e-mail TheCreativeClassDCPL@gmail. com to register for the workshop. The Creative Class is a series of workshops for adults at the DC Public Library in which participants create handmade projects using materials in our collection as inspiration. Watha T. Daniel-Shaw Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. 202-727-1288. dclibrary.org/watha Women’s History Month Open House. Mar 25, 11:00 AM-6:00 PM. Tour the Museum free of charge and enjoy extended hours, snacks, and special talks with staff. Free. Sewall Belmont, 144 Constitution Ave. NE. 202-5461210. sewallbelmont.org Diana Balmori-Spotlight on Design. Apr 4, 6:30-8:00 PM. Diana Balmori dicusses her firm’s work, which includes Plaza Euskadi in Bilboa, Spain, and an equestrian facility that morphs into a public park, which was proposed for New York’s 2012 Olympics bid. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202272-2448. nbm.org Estate Planning Workshop. Apr 4, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM. Organize your estate plan today and enjoy peace of mind tomorrow. Marc W. Boland, Esq. of Oppenheimer, Fleischer & Quiggle, P.C. discusses current estate planning techniques and management issues, including wills, trusts, probate, power of attorney, advance directives, charitable giving, plus possible changes to the federal estate and gift tax laws that may impact your estate plan, during this workshop organized by the National Building Museum’s Development Office. Free. Reservations required. RSVP to Katie Stanhagen at 202-272-2448, ext. 3456 or kstanhagen@nbm.org by Mar. 30. Beverly Willis Library, 4th floor of the National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. nbm.org
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much more. Pick up some last-minute race essentials before race day and be sure to visit the Brooks Official Merchandise Store. All runners must visit the expo to pick up their race number, swag bag and t-shirt. Free admission. DC Armory, 2001 E. Capitol St. SE. SunTrust Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Marathon. Mar 17. This is the inaugural SunTrust Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Marathon & CareFirst Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Half Marathon. Celebrate the history and culture of our nation’s capital as you run alongside the Potomac River, the National Mall, and some of our country’s most majestic monuments. runrocknroll.competitor.com Harlem Globetrotters. Mar 24, 1:00 PM. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 202-628-3200. verizoncenter.com The Exodus 5K Walk/Run. Mar 25, 8:00 AM. Check-in begins at 7:00 am. Meet at Picnic Grove #24, off of Stage Road in Rock Creek Park. Recreate the biblical story in Rock Creek Park just in time for Passover with exercise, music, prizes, snacks, and an energy that even four cups of wine couldn’t replicate. Clean out cabinets in anticipation of Passover and bring non-perishable food items for donation. Teams are encouraged. Prizes will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place male and female runners, as well as best costume. $25. sixthandi.org Spring Training Game -Nats vs. Red Sox. Apr 3, 3:05 PM, at Nationals Park. (Home Opener, Apr 12, vs. Reds.) washington.nationals.mlb.com Baseball and the Presidency. Apr 5, noon. Did you know Dwight Eisenhower was the only president to play professional baseball? Or that John F. Kennedy was the first U.S. president to dedicate a new ballpark? To mark the start of the 2012 baseball season, join Mel Marmer, baseball historian and enthusiast, as he tells how our nation’s leaders enjoyed the national pastime. Free. Renwick Gallery, 1661 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. (at 17th St.). 202-6337970. americanart.si.edu Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble at THEARC. Apr 8, 5:00 PM. The company will perform a mixed repertory program. $12-$25. THEARC Theater, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-889-5901. thearcdc.org Kung Fu and Tai Chi at the Historical Society. Every Saturday (rain or shine). Kung Fu, noon; Tai Chi, 1:00 PM. Suitable for all ages. Kung Fu is a broad term that is used to describe all martial arts of Chinese origin. The ancient art of Tai Chi is a style of Kung Fu that emphasizes internal energy. Free. No RSVP required. Historical Society of Washington, DC, 801 K St. NW (Mount Vernon Square). 202-383-1850. historydc.org Yoga at NW1 Library. Tuesdays, 6:30 PM. Free, walk-in. There is a sign-in sheet and you must sign a waiver to participate. NW1 Library, 155 L St. NW. 202-939-5946. dclibrary.org/northwest Saturday and Sunday Road Rides. Every Saturday, 10 AM and Sunday, 8:30 AM. The Bike Rack. The Saturday ride is more of an introductory ride and caters to road riders who are new to the sport, hybrid riders intimidated by the faster pace of the Sunday ride, and anyone who just wants a shorter (ap-
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prox. 20 to 30 miles) and slower (12 to 14 mph) pace. The Sunday ride is 40-mile, moderately paced ride that emphasizes group riding techniques, newcomers to the group riding are welcome as riders regroup throughout, so that nobody is left behind. Helmets mandatory both rides. Free. 1412 Q St. NW. 202-387-BIKE. bikerackdc.com. Shaw Skate Park. A new 11,000 sq. foot skate park has opened in the Shaw neighborhood. 11th and Rhode Island Ave. NW. Tidal Basin 3K Monthly Run. Third Wednesday of each month, noon. This run is free and informal. West Potomac Park (meet on Ohio Dr. at West Basin Dr., near the Tourmobile stand). 703505-3567. dcroadrunners.org Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon Date Announced. Oct 7. Registration open. 703-587-4321. wilsonbridgehalf.com Marine Corps Marathon Registration. Register online at marinemarathon. com. $90. Marathon is Sunday, Oct. 28.
CIVIC LIFE Ward 2 DC Water Town Hall Meeting. Mar 13, 6:30-8:30 PM. Councilmember Jack Evans, DC Water General Manager George S. Hawkins and members of the DC Water team will be in Ward 2 to talk about water projects and issues affecting the Ward 2 community. Discussion topics include proposed water and sewer rate increases, drinking water, infrastructure, cleaning our rivers, job opportunities and whatever else is on your mind. School Without Walls, 2130 G St. NW. DC Open Government Summit. Mar 13, 6:30-8:30 PM. Featured speakers from the DC Government and local news media. Reception follows. National Press Club, 529 14th St., NW (13th floor). dcogc.org Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. Mar 15, 10:00 AM-7:00 PM. This annual expo is the premier event for showcasing businesses and building connections with participating government agencies, corporations, embassies, non-profits, small businesses, and individuals in the local Hispanic business community. They are anticipating 1,200 attendees and over 100 exhibitors. Free. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Pl. NW. 202-728-0352. gwhcc.org See the Supreme Court in Session. Mar 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28. Be in line by 7:00-7:30 AM for seats for ordinary cases. There is a second line for people who want to view the court in session for 3 minutes. Free.
One First St. NE. 202-479-3211. supremecourt.gov Leadership Training Seminar. Apr 9-10, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. This Seminar is open to all who want to learn how the District of Columbia government works and how you can make it work for you. A perfect seminar for those working on the grass roots level to citizens considering running for elected District office. Seminar will cover a broad range of subjects including legislative governance, electoral process, developing leadership skills and ethics. Participants will engage with experienced guest speakers and experts in exploring how we can improve local government and develop quality leadership. Complementary Light Breakfast and Lunch. Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, 7 No.Capitol St. NE, (first floor training room). Register online at dcleadership.org. 202667-6155
Downtown Neighborhood Association. Second Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 PM. US Naval Memorial Center, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. miles@dcdna.org. dcdna.org East Central Civic Association of Shaw Meeting. First Monday, 7:00 PM. Third Baptist Church, 1546 Fifth St. NW. Contact: Al Hajj Mahdi Leroy J Thorpe Jr, 202-387-1596. Eckington Civic Association. First Monday, 7:00-8:30 PM. Harry Thomas Recreation Center, 1743 Lincoln Rd. NE. www.eckingtondc.org Edgewood Civic Association. Last Monday, 7:00-9:00 PM. Edgewood senior building, 635 Edgewood St. NE, nineth floor7-9pm. They encourage all Eckington and Edgewood residents to come out and take part in the lively civic life of our communities. www. theedgewoodcivicassociationdc.org
Congresswoman Norton’s NW District Office. Open weekdays, 9:00 AM6:00 PM. 529 14th St. NW. 202-7835065. norton.house.gov
Logan Circle Citizens Association. Please contact Jennifer Trock at jennifer.trock@logancircle.org for meeting dates and times. logancircle.org
Free Income Tax Assistance. Fridays through tax season (except Mar 16), 10:00 a.m-2:00 p.m. Free tax return preparation courtesy of the AARP, on a first-come, first-served basis. Northwest One Library, 155 L St. NW. 202-939-5946. dclibrary. org/northwest
Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood Association. Third Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 PM. Yale Steam Laundry, 437 New York Ave. NW. lifein.mvsna.org
Rainbow Response Monthly Meeting. Second Wednesday, 7:00 PM. Rainbow Response is a grassroots coalition that brings together organizations and leaders from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) communities, along with traditional domestic violence service providers and government agencies. They collaborate to increase the awareness about Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) amid the relationships of LGBTQ individuals, educating within the LGBTQ communities and beyond. DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 5 Thomas Circle, NW. 202-299-1181 x105. rainbowresponse.org All-Ways Mount Pleasant. First Saturday, noon-2:00 PM. LaCasa. All-Ways is a citizen’s association primarily for the tenants of the larger apartment buildings of Mount Pleasant. 3166 Mt. Pleasant St. NW. aa-ss.org Chinatown Revitalization Council. Fourth Monday, 7:00-8:00 PM. 510 I St. NW. Chinatown Revitalization Council (CRC) promoting the Chinatown renewal and the preservation of its cultural heritage. The public is welcome. Convention Center Community Association. Last Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 PM. Kennedy Rec Center, 1401 Seventh St. NW. www.ccca-online.
U Street Neighborhood Association. Second Thursday, 7:00-8:30 PM. Source (second floor classroom), 1835 14th St. NW ANC 1A. Second Wednesday, 7:00 PM. Harriet Tubman Elementary School, 3101 13th St. NW. 202-588-7278. anc1a.org ANC 1B. First Thursday, 7:00 PM. Reeves Center, 2000 14th St. NW (second floor). 202-870-4202. anc1b.org ANC 1B11. Second Monday, 7:00 PM. LeDroit Senior Building (basement community room), 2125 Fourth St. NW. 202-481-3462. www.anc1b.org ANC 1C. First Wednesday, 7:00 PM. Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Health, 2355 Ontario Rd. NW. 202332-2630. anc1c.org ANC 1D. Third Tuesday, 7:00 PM. 3166 Mount Pleasant St. NW. 202-462-8692. anc1d.org ANC 2C. First Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 PM. Watha T. Daniel Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW (new location). 202-6821633. anc2C.org Annual Norton Small Business & Finance Fair-Save the Date. Apr 13, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. One-on-one with banks, federal contracting officers and the Small Business Administration. Apply for loans. Technical assistance workshops. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Pl. NW. u
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by Joy Hopkins
Curator’s Office Takes us Down a Foxhole
Curator’s Office presents its second solo exhibition of Dawn Black’s work, this one entitled The Magic Foxhole. Inspired by an unpublished J.D. Salinger short story, the exhibition heavily features soldiers and couture-clad women. The ink, gouache, and watercolor works on paper convey narratives that have a suppressed eroticism entwined with ambiguous meditations on death and cycles of human behavior. Black draws her characters from media sources such as the internet, newspapers, and fashion magazines. Drawing from an ongoing visual archive she calls “Conceal Project”, which was her first solo exhibition at Curator’s Office, the artist intentionally manipulates elements such as scale and negative space to create open-ended visual stories. The characters which appear in her compositions are a direct influence of the Salinger story in which a battle-fatigued and hallucinating WWII soldier recovers in a French hospital after D-Day and rants about seeing another young soldier dressed in an ultra-modern uniform about to enter WWIII. Dawn Black has a BFA from Louisiana State University School of Art and an MFA from University of Iowa School of Art and Art History; she lives and works in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Magic Foxhole is being exhibited through March 24. Curator’s Office is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 6pm and by appointment. Curator’s Office 1515
Keegan Theatre’s Twelve Angry Men
Keegan Theatre has Anger Issues
Keegan Theatre presents Twelve Angry Men, Reginald Rose’s stage adaptation of his 1954 teleplay. The teleplay was also adapted for a film version in 1957, which was remade in 1997, a version notable for the diversity of its cast. Twelve jurors deliberate after arguments conclude in what is presumed to be an open-and-shut murder case. The case proves to be far less simple than that as one outspoken juror refuses to condemn the defendant so casually. The jurors painstakingly re-examine each piece of evidence as they each reveal the emotional baggage they have brought with them into the jury room. In his directorial debut for Keegan, local director and two-time Helen Hayes nominee Christopher Gallu directs an ensemble that features Bradley Smith, Richard Jamborsky, and Andres Talero joining Keegan company members Tim Lynch, Rich Montgomery, Michael Innocenti, Mike Kozemchak, Jon Townson, Mark Rhea, Colin Smith, Kevin Adams and Dave Jourdan, who is reprising the role for which he received a Helen Hayes nomination in 2001. Twelve Angry Men runs March 3 through 25, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m and Sundays at 3 p.m.. Tickets are $30- 35. Keegan Theatre at Church Street 1742 Church St NW (703)892-0202 www.keegantheatre.com 18 u Midcity DC | March 2012
Dawn Black’s Pilgrimage
p.m. and 9:30 p.m.; tickets are $15. Twins Jazz 1344 U Street NW (202) 234-0072 www.twinsjazz.com
Bonus Picks
Saxophonist Jeff Antoniuk
14th Street NW Suite 201 (202)3871008 www.curatorsoffice.com.
Twins Jazz Keeps it Classy
Twins Jazz brings to the stage Jazz Band Masterclass Bands with saxophonist Jeff Antoniuk. During this series, three bands will play each night with the teaching artists, in this case Antoniuk, sitting in. The set list is American jazz: from bop to swing, from ballads to bossa nova. Jeff Antoniuk is an internationally respected jazz composer and musician. The Canadian-born artist received a Master’s Degree from the University of North Texas in jazz performance and West African ethnomusicology He now lives in Annapolis, Maryland, leading his quartet, The Jazz Update. They released their first CD, Here Today, in 2007. The disc featured both covers and Anoniuk originals. Their follow-up, Brotherhood, was released in 2010. Jeff Antoniuk Music ( JAM) sponsors this Jazz Band Masterclass concert. For more information about joining a jazz combo, visit the Jazz Band Masterclass Page of http://www.jeffantoniuk.com. Thursday, March 22, three separate bands will perform in three early sets at 7:30 p.m., 8:30
Washington Improv Theater (WIT) presents HAROLD NIGHT! every Tuesday at Source Theatre. All Harold shows are free. Doors open at 9:45 p.m., and shows start at 10 p.m. WIT at Source 1835 14th Street NW (202)204-7770 www.washingtonimprovtheater.com Speakeasy DC presents Whistleblowers & Hell-raisers: Stories about rebellion, defiance, and subversive activity at Town Danceboutique on Tuesday, March 13. Doors open at 6:30pm, Show starts at 8pm Tickets are $15; purchase online or pay cash at door. Speakeasy DC at Town Danceboutique 2009 8th St, NW (near corner of U Street) (240)8889751 www.speakeasydc.com Annie Leibovitz’s A Selection of Photographs from Pilgrimage is currently being exhibited at the Adamson Gallery through March 24. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. Adamson Gallery 1515 14th Street NW Suite 202 (202)232-0707 www.adamsongallery.com Joy Hopkins has been a resident of the District of Columbia for 14 years. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Music Industry from James Madison University and a Master’s degree in Arts Management from American University. She is a Jill-of-all-trades, working as a nonprofit fundraiser, a direct sales consultant, and an artist rep. Her interests include reading, wine, music, crochet, and food. u capitalcommunitynews.com u 19
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RETAIL THERAPY by Scott Fazzini
Legendary Beast 1520 U Street NW
Someone brilliantly once sang, “A kiss on the hand might be quite continental, but diamonds are a girls best friend”. As it happens, I know a lot of boys who share this sentiment. Not only does Legendary Beast showcase a few diamonds… well, maybe diamond-inspired stones... but she’s fully stocked, and compulsively categorized, with a million other treasures. The fist time that I climbed the stairs to the shop, the risers of which are emblazoned with words to tantalize, I was greeted by an abundant cabinet dripping with jewelry and gorgeous little things. Owner, Anne “Legendary” Fox, was tending to her creations settled amidst the wares and mystical musical selections of her store. I snagged myself upon something so fitting of me, although I’m not the type to wear any jewelry --save for cufflinks and tie clips, that I had to buy it. A circa 1930’s brass and enamel “travel bracelet” of French cities ($98) --tres chic. For a friend I found a brass peacock pin from “Old Hollywood” ($68). Anne was kind enough to give it a bit of polish before slipping it into a festive foiled bag. And, just as I was about to leave I spotted a large articulated owl pendant ($68)... well, I think I know just the person to care for it. The product assortment is overwhelmingly impressive at Legendary Beast. And Anne’s always hosting some sort of a sale. If you’ve never been, stop by. If you have been, visit again.
Som Records 1843 14th Street NW
I can’t pass a record shop without swinging in to take a peek. Now, I don’t like to pick favorites... but there’s something about Som Records that particularly appeals to me. It’s not just the stellar selection. It’s not even the fact that owner Neal Becton is tremendously knowledgeable and friendly too boot. Perhaps it’s the entrance --you’ve got to descend a steep staircase curling to the basement level of an old building on 14th Street. Or, maybe it’s the cozy atmosphere filled with fellow vinylphiles. Whatever it may be this certainly is a special spot. Neal carries a wide range of musical genres; stocking not just vintage, but new releases as well. On a recent trip I picked up “Billie Holiday Remixed and Reimagined” ($28) which has become a constant in my record rotation. It’s also here where found a Dirty Projectors and Bjork compilation ($28), and an amazing rare live Billie Holiday recording ($7.99) from a small show that she did in Boston in the 1950’s. If you’re the kind that likes a bit of a hunt, there are $1 dollar bins tucked away throughout the store. The next time you find yourself strolling up 14th Street take a second to pop into Som Records, even if you haven’t got a turntable... maybe it will inspire you to start a collection, or add to your existing one. 20 u Midcity DC | March 2012
Housewares 1627 17th Street NW
The District has been experiencing an influx of new residents as giant apartment buildings are being raised on seemingly every block in town. The skyline is littered with crane arms swinging and stretching out in every direction. These new residents, as well as those of us who have been around a bit longer, need items to maintain and beautify our homes. Lucky for us there are great shops that specialize in just this sort of thing. Housewares has been a fixture on 17th Street since 2003, offering accessories for the home, eco-friendly cleaning products, electronics, kitchen gadgets, and a surplus of other house-related goods. The shower curtain collection has nice basics like a white cotton blend waffle knit ($29.), very “Hotel”. If your tastes leans more towards the kitsch then you might like the transparent plastic curtain with the metro map printed on it ($29). Driven by an urge to economize, very unlike me, I decided to buy a travel thermos, the THERMOcafe ($19.99). I think I’ve only used it once, but isn’t there some saying that goes something like, “It’s the thought that counts.”? Support local businesses, and find something swell in the process. Housewares is not only a great shop for you and your home, but a good spot to find gifts.
Red Onion Records and Books 1901 18th Street NW
Alright, so if there is anything that can bring me into a shop quicker than records, it’s books. So, you can imagine my excitement when I first stumbled upon this joint. Not only does Red Onion possess a terrific collection of records, but a very nicely varied assortment of books too! Presiding over the shop is owner Joshua Harkavy --a helpful gentleman well-versed in record knowledge. The vibe at Red Onion on Saturday afternoon was chill when I walked in. The sound of Dizzy Gillespie’s trumpet was in the air, so I knew right away that it was going to be a good trip. First stop, the book corner. The subjects range from fiction, art, architecture, music, biography, and on. I found a copy (the 24th printing) of Scribner’s “The American Boy’s Handy Book” ($6), originally published in 1890. The book is brimming with practical ideas and creative projects --I’ve always wanted to learn how to taxidermy. On a shelf devoted to photography I found a book documenting the architecture of “Rome, New York 1890 - 1930” ($5). Skirting over to the vinyl department I spotted a Columbia Records promotional album featuring Ethel Merman, Lyda Roberti, and Mae West ($4). Ethel Merman’s “Eadie was a Lady” has been a staple tune in my place since. And, as if that prize wasn’t enough, I found a copy of Sarah Vaughan’s “You’re Mine You” ($8.50). If your interests are not those highlighted in this admittedly me-centric column, I assure you Joshua stocks books and records that are sure to please a wide range of tastes. u
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Jazz Avenues
HR-57 – New Digs and More by Steve Monroe
Taking it to the next level – again – HR-57 is on the move.
opportunity for me to perform the music I fell in love with as a young player. The concert sold out before tickets went on general sale so I was convinced others loved this style as much as I did.” See ronkearns.com for more information.
The venue that was originally inspired by the 1987 congressional resolution by John Conyers enshrining jazz as a national treasure is moving to a new and bigger location with more amenities for its jazz clientele, and for the community Women’s history, live, and … at large. It’s women’s history month and vocalist Sharon Clark, a Owner Tony Puesan said the new HR-57 is to open “mid historic performer, does her thing March 30 at the Mandarin to late March” at 1007 H Street N.E., a couple of blocks east Oriental Hotel. She may take a moment to tell you about from its current 816 H Street location, in a space formerly her appearance last month at New York’s Manhattan Hooccupied by a church. The new venue will have a small café in tel, where, according to reviews, the show was great. She and the front and then the main jazz stage and dining area, suppianist/bandleader Chris Grasso have ported by a full kitchen, behind it, said been asked to come back. Puesan, as he showed off the new digs Other top women performers under construction late last month. to catch this month include vocalist He said the new HR-57 will have Emy Tseng with her Brazilian jazz more than 3,000 square feet, more March 15 at Twins Jazz and Shannon than double the existing space. “Our Gunn and her Bullettes all-woman goal here is to support as many musijazz band at Westminster Church cians as we can, and this location gives March 30. us that option,” said Puesan. Also this month, catch venerable Besides the regular Wednesday, drummer Maurice Lyles and W.A. Thursday jam sessions and featured “Bill Brower” discussing Lyles’ career artists performing Friday and Saturand D.C. jazz history March 21 at the day nights, Puesan plans for the new University of the District of Columspace to host “special events to supbia (jazzarchives.org/jazzalive). port various organizations. “Like, every Monday and Tuesday we’ll plan to help out non profits that need to have a fundraiser,” said Puesan. “They don’t Codas for Junebug, have a space to raise funds for comJamal… munity programs, and we do. So the A final bow from this corner for: Alto saxophonist and educator Ron Kearns has a hit with idea is to lend a helping hand.” Jimmy “Junebug” Jackson, the drumhis new CD “Quiet Nights”
“Quiet Nights”
Kudos for Ron Kearns for his new recording, “Quiet Nights,” inspired by a gig at the Strathmore Arts Centre last year that featured the works of Antonio Carlos Jobim. Kearns has fashioned a superb disc with his polished alto sax tones and lyricism, with Paul Wingo’s fine guitar work, Kent Miller on bass and Mark Prince, drums. Highlights include the title tune, “One Note Samba,” “The Night Has A Thousand Eyes,” and the elegant “My Romance.” Kearns says on the liner notes, “This was the perfect 22 u Midcity DC | March 2012
mer who spent many years with Jimmy Smith then spent a couple of years based here, playing often at HR 57 and entertaining with his musicianship and crowd pleasing humor; and Jamal Muhammad, the venerable programmer/historian of WPFW fame, he of the wry wit and outspoken opinions based on having been there and done that. They both passed on to ancestry, leaving us all richer for having known them. Steve Monroe is a Washington, D.C. writer who can be reached at steve@jazzavenues.com and followed at www.twitter.com/ jazzavenues. u
March Highlights: Earl Klugh, March 8-11, Blues Alley ... Clint Hyson, Lyle Link, March 9, Westminster Church ... Herbie Hancock, March 11, Kennedy Center ... Jimmy Bruno, March 13, Blues Alley ... Stanley Jordan, March 15, Blues Alley ... Marshall Keys, March 16, Westminster Church ... Eric Yamamoto, March 18, Bohemian Caverns ... Maurice Lyles, W.A. “Bill” Brower, D.C. Jazz History Forum, March 21, UDC … Gene Bertoncini, March 21, Blues Alley ... Salim Washington & Harlem Arts Ensemble, March 23-24, Twins Jazz ... Warren Wolfe, March 23-24, Bohemian Caverns ... Paul Pieper, March 28, Blues Alley ... Lee Ritenour, March 29, Blues Alley ... Sharon Clark, March 30, Mandarin Oriental Hotel ... Ralph Bowen, Jeff Antoniuk, March 30-31, Twins Jazz ...
March Birthdays: Benny Powell 1; Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, Doug Watkins 2; Jimmy Garrison 3; Ricky Ford 4; Wes Montgomery 6; George Coleman 8; Herschel Evans, Ornette Coleman 9; Bix Biederbecke 10; Leroy Jenkins, Bobby McFerrin 11; Terence Blanchard 13; Quincy Jones 14; Cecil Taylor, Charles Lloyd 15; Tommy Flanagan 16; Nat King Cole 17; Harold Mabern, Charles Thompson 21; George Benson 22; King Pleasure 24; Ben Webster, Sarah Vaughan 27; Thad Jones 28; Michael Brecker 29; Freddie Green 31.
the nose
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he other evening The Nose was sipping a Manhattan while reminiscing over his misbegotten youth. Ah, those long ago times. How simple they were. Back then, the worst taunt on the playground was, “Your Mother wears army boots!” Of course, neither The Nose nor the compatriots of his tender years ever dreamt that they were conflating motherhood and sex work. The implication was simply too subtle for such young imaginations to grasp. The Nose expects members of our mightily esteemed DC City Council to be more astute and creative. Recently, Councilmembers have taken to hurling single syllable invectives on the dais. None of these pearls of disapprobation can repeated in the pages of this family-friendly publication without baiting the dreaded red pen of The Nose’s fascist editor. Councilmembers, The Nose is appalled. Have you no education, Sirs? Where is your finesse? What is required isn’t more civility, in The Nose’s humble opinion, but a little ingenuity! So, The Nose has decided to stage an insult intervention. Sit down, Councilmembers. Class is in session. Let’s begin with a reading from the hymnal of the “French Knight.” When a colleague disturbs your equanimity, Dear Councilmembers, here are a couple of handy retorts that must be repeated in a fake French accent to be truly effective: • Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries! • I blow my nose at you, so-called colleague. You and all your staff members. Rather than harnessing your inner “Cantania,” conjure the spirit of Groucho. Here are some examples cribbed from the book of Marx: • Irritated by Natwar “Can’t Count” Gandhi, employ this line: “A child of five would understand this. Send someone to go fetch a child of five.” • If Mendo drones on during a hearing, trot out this phrase, “I’ve got a good mind to join a club and beat you over the head with it.”
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If Vince “The Puppet” Orange introduces legislation, wryly opine, “He may look like an idiot and talk like an idiot, but don’t let that fool you. He really is an idiot.” • If Michael “Lucky” Brown insists on reintroducing IGaming legislation, a wag might say, “How much would you want to stand at the wrong end of a shooting gallery?” • When the Chair calls for a vote, raise this objection, “Don’t look now, but there’s one too many in this room and I think it’s you!” • When Tommy “The Saint” Wells wants to raise taxes, Jack Evans, the representative from Lower Caucasia, might inveigh, “If he (Tommy) made ten thousand dollars a day, he’d spend ten thousand dollars a day. I don’t mind that. What I do mind is that he still sleeps better than I do.” • When Mary or Muriel offers an amendment, cry out, “I never forget a face, but in your case I’ll be glad to make an exception.” • When the Jim “Back of the Envelope” Graham pontificates on ethics, sagely observe, “I have nothing but confidence in you, and very little of that.” • If Marion offers sage wisdom, try this line, “Maybe you can suggest something. As a matter of fact, you do suggest something. To me you suggest a buffoon.” Class. Can you now hurl a polysyllabic insult? The Nose knew you could. In close, The Nose asks his students to join him in song: Every time I say “F U” The press, The Council and the Chairman too They run around making a big hullaballoo Cause I said, “F U.” Everyone says F U. But, just what they say it for I never knew It’s just inviting trouble for the poor sucker who says F U too. Remember, it is not how hard you stab, but whether you twist the knife. u
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Divide & Conquer
How Vincent Orange Will Win Another Term
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n only a matter of weeks, D.C. voters head to the polls for the April 3 primary. If you live in ward 2, 4, 7 or 8, you’ll be voting for a councilmember. If you don’t, you’ll be voting in a closely watched and potentially competitive race for an At-Large seat on the D.C. Council currently held by Councilmember Vincent Orange. There’s a certain amount of drama to the position. In January 2011, after D.C. Council Chair Kwame Brown vacated the seat, the D.C. Democratic State Committee chose former State Board of Education member Sekou Biddle to hold the seat until the Special Election – and they did so over Orange. Not one to give up, Orange ran for the seat, and last April defeated Biddle for it. Now Biddle wants it back, along with former Prince George’s County Commissioner Peter Shapiro and Ward 1 ANC commissioner and pastor E. Gail Anderson Holness.
The Polls
Where does the race stand? Fortunately, we have two February polls to help us assess that. According to a telephone poll done by North Carolina-based Public Policy Polling, only 30 percent of likely D.C. voters side with Orange, while 48 percent would vote for someone else and 22 percent are undecided. That’s big news, at least if 24 u Midcity DC | March 2012
by Martin Austermuhle you’re challenging Orange. Of course, Orange’s internal polling says different. According to numbers commissioned by his campaign, Orange leads all challengers with 46 percent of the vote, with Biddle coming in second at 15 percent and Shapiro third at nine percent. What accounts for the difference? The types of people polled. The poll showing Orange with low approval and at the mercy of a challenger tested all likely voters, including Republicans, Statehood Greens and independents that won’t vote in his race. Conversely, Orange’s poll only surveyed likely Democratic voters, giving a more accurate picture of where the incumbent stands relative to his challengers. One thing that the polls coincide on is obvious enough: if Orange is pitted against more than one contender, he wins. It happened in last year’s special election in which he narrowly defeated Patrick Mara, ostensibly because Biddle, Bryan Weaver and Josh Lopez peeled off enough votes that Mara contended could have been his. At this rate, this April will be a repeat of last April unless either Biddle or Shapiro drop out.
Will Biddle or Shapiro Have to Go?
But who should be the one to drop out – if either – is a thorny
question amongst their supporters. For Biddle’s proponents, the former interim councilmember has citywide recognition and a broad base of supporters, as measured by the number of small contributions his campaign has received. And despite coming in third in last year’s special election, he did show more broadbased appeal than Orange. To Biddle’s people, Shapiro is simply an unknown candidate who hasn’t been in the District long enough and doesn’t have the time to get his name out to enough voters. For Shapiro’s fans, though, he’s the real deal – a true progressive who has governed (albeit in Prince George’s County) and can take a real run at Orange on ethics, economic development and job creation. Moreover, Biddle is just too compromised to win over skeptical fence-sitters – it was only last year that he received the endorsements and financial backing from Mayor Vince Gray, D.C. Council Chair Kwame Brown, former Councilmember Harry Thomas, Jr. (D-Ward 5) and Councilmember Marion Barry (D-Ward 8). If you’re running on ethics, that’s not exactly a cast of characters you want to be associated with. It’s tightly contested, and Biddle and Shapiro have split progressive voters. Weaver has sided with Biddle, while former supporters
of Weaver and contributors to the influential urbanist blog Greater Greater Washington have thrown in their lot with Shapiro. Unfortunately for both, not even money really helps tilt the balance either way. As of the end of January, Shapiro had more money – some $73,000 in the bank, to Biddle’s $33,000. But Biddle’s supporters are quick to point out that $50,000 of Shapiro’s fundraising haul was a personal loan – hardly an example of widespread support.
Orange Sits Pretty
As that game of chicken plays out, Orange is just sitting pretty. As of his January fundraising report, he had hardly started touching his own campaign treasury: of the $145,000 he raised through January, $108,000 remains in the bank. Even if one were to believe that only 30 percent of voters across the city would vote for Orange, that’s enough money to run an extremely efficient get-out-the-vote campaign on election day. But given the ethical morass the D.C. Council has been drowning in over the last year, how is it that an incumbent like Orange remains somewhat untouchable, especially as he continues to pull in tens of thousands in bundled campaign contributions from corporate interests, a point both Biddle and Shapiro regularly make?
Computer Trouble? On-site Service • Reasonable Rates (Gas station mogul Joe Mamo has given generously to Orange, and Orange has generously defended Mamo against legislation that would put a partial dent in his gas station monopoly.) Simple – spare egregious corruption, ethics isn’t a primary campaign issue. In a city that remains starkly divided and with a widening gap between haves and have nots, running on job creation, education, affordable housing and economic development carries significantly more weight. Orange knows this, thus partially explaining why he seems at least somewhat deaf to the perceptions that he’s the beneficiary of corporate contributions that are seen as the root of much of the District’s corruption. That’s not to say that Biddle and Shapiro don’t speak of those issues broadly, but rather that they sometimes seem to take a back seat to otherwise accurate concerns about where Orange gets his money and who he’s beholden to. (When they do raise the issue, Orange is quick to remind them that he proposed banning outside employment for councilmembers and imposing term limits.) Moreover, when Thomas resigned his Ward 5 seat in disgrace, it gave Orange the opportunity to play savior to his old constituents. He quickly organized a town hall meeting to discuss a special election, and introduced legislation capping medical marijuana facilities and strip clubs in Ward 5. Still, both Biddle and Shapiro were handed a gift when the offices of Jeffrey Thompson were raided by police and federal officials earlier this month. Thompson, owner of Chartered Health Plan, the city’s largest contractor, and money-man to politicians from Adrian Fenty to Mayor Vince Gray, has been a generous contributor to Orange – it’s estimated that he’s given $100,000 over the last decade. After the raid, Biddle and Shapiro were quick to point
out Orange and Thompson’s close ties. But unless further allegations emerge against Thompson in the next few weeks, Orange may be able to slide by this one as he had the many other scandals and controversies before.
Tough Decisions
Do either Biddle or Shapiro have a chance? Of course they do. Just not at the same time, and not in the same race against Orange. The poll numbers and past experience make the case – Orange wins against a divided opposition. If either of them really wants Orange gone – and they both do, since they’re running against him – they might have to have some serious conversations in the next week over who should drop out. Will that be an easy decision for either? No, and neither is it an easy call to make from the outside. What makes their decision even more important is that turnout for the election could well be very low. A variety of political observers have pointed out that campaigning has been light relative to years past, and many voters are still unaware that the primary has been moved up from the usual September to April. With fewer voters, the thinking goes, the incumbent benefits. That’s yet another advantage Orange has on his route towards reelection and beyond. At a recent forum, Orange refused to say that he’d serve out the entirety of a new term, hinting that he’s again eyeing either the Council Chair or mayor’s office.
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March 5 was the last day to change your party registration ahead of the April 3 primary. That means that if you’re one of the District’s 80,000 independent voters, you’ll have to wait until November. Martin Austermuhle is the Editorin-Chief of DCist.com and a freelance writer. He lives in Petworth. u capitalcommunitynews.com u 25
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Doing the Math of DC Schools Funding The Public Education Finance Reform Commission and Its Recommendations
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hat is the most equitable way to fund DC public and charter schools? Are we spending too much? Too little? How can we make the schools budget more readable and accessible to parents, teachers and community members? These are some of the tough questions that were tackled by the District of Columbia Public Education Finance Reform Commission, which released its recommendations to Mayor Gray and DC Council last month. The fifteen member commission, which was created by Council legislation in 2010, spent three months examining these issues. Chaired by Ed Lazere of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute, the group included a diverse set of city and school officials, researchers, community representatives, and advocates. The Commission’s final report offers recommendations for immediate action in the Mayor’s FY 2013 budget process as well as recommendations to be considered in future budget cycles.
How did the Commission come about?
The Commission was established as an independent body under legislation adopted in 2010, in large part as a response to concerns from public charter school supporters who felt they were not being funded fairly when compared to their DC Public Schools (DCPS) counterparts. It was charged with examining this issue of “equity” of school funding, but also to examine broader issues, including the “adequacy,” “affordability,” and “transparency” of DC’s education finance. The Commission had just a few months to operate and address a wide range of complex issues because its recommendations were intended to inform the 2013 budget. The Commissioners looked at several questions, in26 u Midcity DC | March 2012
by Soumya Bhat cluding whether charter schools were getting enough funding, how DC spending overall stacks up when compared with other school systems, and how best to fund the added educational needs of lower-income students who are behind grade level. There were other important issues that the Commission did not address either due to the compressed timeline or the limits of its mandate. In particular, charter school advocates feel that many of their schools need more help to secure facilities that are educationally appropriate. It is a topic that is sure to come up again in future education debates. So, what exactly did the Commission cover and how should the public weigh in on the recommendations? Read on for some of the highlights and notable findings…
Are all DC Schools Being Funded on a Uniform Basis?
The Commission wrestled with what equity and uniformity of resources truly means with regards to DCPS and public charter schools, particularly when the two sectors operate with different expectations and obligations to the public. Local education funding is distributed to both DCPS and each charter school through a formula called the “Uniform Per Student Funding Formula.” The UPSFF is supposed to fund programs and services for both types of schools on a uniform basis. Public charter school advocates said they have been at a disadvantage, because DCPS has received funding beyond the formula for building maintenance and because DCPS has benefited from mid-year funding bumps that charter schools did not receive. Yet several commissioners noted that DCPS has a different set of responsibilities that affect its fund-
ing needs For example, DCPS must provide a school of right to any school age child in DC at any time of year, no matter their educational needs, while charter schools have the option of returning a child to the DCPS system. Also, DCPS is responsible for a large amount of space, managing a set of buildings, many of which are old, and built for a larger student body. Ultimately, the Commission recommended that facilities maintenance funds be recalculated based on actual cost factors to schools, such as industry standard rates, building age, and amount of building space. This would lead to a more effective funding mechanism that better matches maintenance funding with needs. At the same time, the Commission encouraged the city to create incentives for more efficient use of school space, including co-location of DCPS schools and public charter schools in the same building. The Commission expressed concerns over mid-year supplements to the DCPS budget. Ultimately, though, commissioners did not reach consensus that a situation leading to additional funding needs for DCPS necessarily should translate into a proportional funding increase for public charter schools as well. The Commission also did not vote to change the way enrollment figures are used to allocate funding from the UPSFF for DCPS and public charter schools to be more uniform. Currently, funding is based on projected enrollment for DCPS and actual enrollment for public charter schools. While this discrepancy was explored, the Commission did not have the time to agree upon a common formula to resolve the issue.
Are we spending enough?
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education spending per student, but are we spending the right amount per student and is it enough to meet educational needs? Surprisingly, the Commission’s report found that DC spends less per student than neighboring school systems in Arlington County and Alexandria, and is comparable to spending in Baltimore. Source: Equity and Recommendations Report for the Deputy Mayor for Education, p. 31. Data collected and presented by Commissioner Siegel to the DC Public Education Finance Reform Commission on January 5, 2012. Due to limited time, the Commission was not able to analyze the full costs of an adequate education in DC before the report deadline, but it recommended that a full-scale adequacy study be completed to address this question. The outcomes of an adequacy study could lead to revisions to the Uniform Per Student Funding Formula, which has not been updated since 2008. Commissioners also recommended the study look into a provision of additional funding to schools based on the number of students who are both low-income students and academically behind. The report suggests using up to $350,000 in local funds from the FY 2013 budget to support such a study. The process may take up to a year, so any findings that come. u capitalcommunitynews.com u 27
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he news in the Bloomingdale this month was all about parks: a new park on Florida Avenue and a new fight against development at the McMillan Sand Filtration Site. The Florida Avenue Park was officially opened in a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Mayor and the local actors responsible for the park. The community was out in full force to support the new construction. The same cannot be said at the McMillan Sand Filtration Site. The Vision McMillan Group revved up their plans to apply for a new PUD, and the community group Friends of McMillan geared right back up to oppose it.
Florida Avenue Park Opens
Saturday morning was a snowy February morning (for once) but the crowds and kids still showed up to inaugurate the new playgrounds and
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and Jonathon Hass of the Friends of Florida Avenue. Just six months earlier, the park was cut off from the street by a large concrete wall. It was littered with trash and was a hot spot for drug use and loitering. “It was horrible,” said Desiree Bryant, a resident and community liaison to the project. Construction on the park started in late September and was mostly on schedule except for a few weatherrelated delays. “This park represents a $1.7 million investment,” Mayor Gray said as he introduced the event. “Not only have we gotten it done, but we have gotten it done in rapid order.” The park has something for everyone. During the presentation, the kids were eagerly climbing up on the new play equipment. There are two playground spaces, one for 2-5 year-olds and one for 6-12 year olds, a swing set, basketball court, and a horseshoe court.
Ribbon-cutting opens the Florida Avenue Park.
park space at the Florida Avenue Park. The event, led by Mayor Gray, featured speeches from ANC Commissioner Bradley Thomas, Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells, the Interim Director of the newly-created Department of General Services, Bates Area Civic Association Giovanni Bonilla, 28 u Midcity DC | March 2012
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“This ribbon cutting is a testament that we are a great community on the rise,” said Commissioner Thomas. Never one to miss an opportunity, Bradley took advantage of the Mayor’s presence to push for a Small Area Plan in the upcoming budget.
McMillan Debate Heats Up Again
The Ward 5 Economic Summit offered a less cooperative atmosphere for another project in the neighborhood: the McMillan Site. Chairman Kwame Brown heard testimony from two sides of the debate. On one side was the Vision McMillan group, comprised of EYA Development, Trammell Crow Company and Jair Lynch Development. Following the developers came testimony from concerned residents and the Friends of McMillan group who testified against the proposed development. The City acquired the site from the Army Corps of Engineers in 1987 for $9.3 million, but it has proved to be a particularly troublesome area to develop. The McMillan site is a former water filtration site built during the City Beautiful movement at the turn of the 20th century. The space retains the romantic industrial elements of that area, and the recent ruins lend themselves easily to the imagination. Residents have successfully opposed previous attempts to develop the space, but it has remained fenced off from the public since its purchase. The new plan from the partners at Vision McMillan was approved in 2007. A $700 million mixed-use development, it would include both residential and retail. The next step is to complete the PUD application in the next 30-45 days. They hope to break ground on the project at some point in 2013. The partners have attempted to respond to community concerns by including a nine-acre park. “We have spent three years crafting a plan that leads with the presence of park space,” Adam Weers of Trammell Crow said at the summit. Jeff Miller, the Director of Real Es-
tate for the Deputy Mayor and former Trammell Crow employee, echoed the community-focused efforts of the development. “We had over forty meetings with the community,” he added. “There are always going to be voices in the community who will be opposed to development.” The people at Friends of McMillan disagree with that. “There is not one community organization that supports this plan,” one person testified, while another claimed that, “They’re blindsiding the community.” Other witnesses expressed distrust with the unusual approval path. The site was a part of a land exchange during the development of the ballpark. The project has so far circumvented Council approval to go straight to the Historic Review Board. Harry Thomas Jr.’s earlier support of the project has now become a liability, as it has made residents even more suspicious. Friends of McMillan’s current mission is simply to halt the current path of the project. The group does not endorse any particular plan. In fact there is a large amount of diversity in the visions of the individual members, from a Fort Greene-like park to an urban farm to a park on top of an underground retail space. Dominic Ouellette, a Friend of McMillan member, knows that the site is out of the purview of a lot of the residents, but hopes to get people interested in it. “Then we can get together and halt this process and put it up for competitive bidding, restart it the way we think it should have been done,” Ouellette said. Kirby Vining was one of the original founders of Friends of McMillan Park back in 1990. “We have to stop the train,” he said. “If it’s bulldozed, that’s it. It’s not coming back.” u
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n the winter that wasn’t, the streets of U/14 have been nearly as busy as they are in the warmer months. While many may have been wishing for snow, there are new sprouts coming up, and of course, some things didn’t survive.
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Love Café, the coffee/dessert shop, has closed its doors at the corner of 15th and U Streets after about six years in business. Owner Warren Brown, who started Cakelove, the byhand bakery across the street a few years before opening the café, decided to close and focus more energy on the bakery, which continues to do well. Patrons had been complaining about mediocre coffee, an uninspired interior and over-priced, sometimes dry cupcakes at Love Café for a while The .place never had the kind of crowds that filled the two nearby Starbucks or independently-owned U Street Café two blocks away. Brown continues to open more Cakelove locations across the area, recently opening one in National Harbor.
A King is soon to be born at 14th and U now that ground has been broken for the new Louis @ 14th (a Lou-ee XIV reference) luxury apartment complex, formerly called Utopia.
tion is Bodysmith gym, the boutique workout spot that has been near the corner of 14th and Corcoran for way longer than most of its newer neighbors. The gym is muscling its way up to 14th and R, next door to the new condo project on the way, and it will also bust out upstairs above Miss Pixies. The current gym location is slated to become yet another wine bar and we have known for a while that AYT would soon be closing. Don’t look for the gym to open until sometime in summer.
Fit to Be Tan Opens in DC… Ben’s Chili Bowl Headed to H With A Twist Street? Something old with a golden glow? An-
That’s the 4-1-1 given to me by a local real estate honcho and it really makes sense too. H Street is quickly becoming what 14th and U Streets started turning into ten or more years ago. Ben’s owners, the Ali family, as well as developers across the area and even in New York City see the potential on the city’s northeast corridor along H Street and they want in. The family, I understand, recently bought a building on the strip that they plan to turn into a Ben’s Chili Bowl 2. The original location is not leaving its coveted spot near the Lincoln Theater on U Street. However, it looks like you will soon be able to get a streetcar to go with that chili dog! The building of H Street’s trolley line, once on a fast track, has slowed down a bit it seems, but it is coming!
Bodysmith Gym Moving
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tiques and spray tans! They’re giving it a go! It isn’t a business combination that would occur to many but obviously it has to a local designer who loves to be tan, and his husband. The two have opened a franchise of Arlington-based Fit to Be Tan at 1626 U Street in the former eco-friendly Greater Goods Building, just down from Vida gym and spa. The spray tan salon is housed in the rear of the building but in the front is the newest antique store to come to U/14. The vintage goods store doesn’t appear to have a separate name so everything including the kitchen sink comes under Fit to Be Tan. The owner, interior designer Paul Corrie, obviously realizes there’s a vibrant business in trading old things for the interior in the U/14 corridor, and I guess he and his partner figure they should make full advantage of the fact that the neighborhood is teeming with those who might like a golden tan year-round as well as want a “trophy” piece for the home too. u
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Shaw Streets by Ralph Brabham
Shaw Main Streets’ 2012 Gala
Like the cherry blossoms around the tidal basin, the Shaw neighborhood is blooming. With its major construction projects, its rich history, its unique shops and restaurants, and its gleaming landmarks, the area is bursting with life, renewal, diversity, and history. On the night of Wednesday, April 18, 2012, Shaw Main Streets will celebrate the neighborhood’s prosperity with a cherry blossom themed gala at Long View Gallery (1234 9th Street, NW ). The catered evening promises to be a can’tmiss affair, with a jazz quartet, a live auction of exciting packages, and Shaw-centric flourishes throughout. Gala Chair Susan Linsky – a Project Manager with Roadside Development and Secretary of the Board of Directors of Shaw Main Streets – says “This Gala will celebrate the past, the future, and the energy of the community, and it will raise funds for a fantastic contributor to the area’s revitalization, Shaw Main Streets.” Tickets can be purchased for $75 at http:// shawgala.eventbrite.com/. For sponsorship and other information, visit Shaw Main Streets’ website at http://www.shawmainstreets.org.
CAS Riegler Plans Transformation at 9th and N
In February, developer CAS Riegler presented its initial plans to transform 1250 Ninth Street (former home to Fight Club and, most recently, to a pop-up gallery by Contemporary Wing) and the lot at Ninth and N (currently home to Old City Green) into a mixed use project. The design is the product of architectural firm PGN Architects. The unique contemporary vision includes a wooden rain screen on the facade, varied setbacks of upper stories, and an interior garden courtyard for residents. The proposal calls for ground floor retail and fifty four residences. At its February 22 meeting, ANC 2F’s Community Development Committee voted unanimously in favor of variances the developer will seek for the project. 30 u Midcity DC | March 2012
The Howard Theatre will be operated by Blue Note Entertainment Group, the owners and operators of clubs and theaters around the world which include the Blue Note Jazz Club, B.B. King Blues Club and The Highline Ballroom in New York. “I’m very excited about the opportunity to be associated with the restoration of the legendary Howard Theatre,” says Steven Bensusan, president of Blue Note Entertainment Group. “It’s an honor to be a part of this project and to help preserve the rich tradition of the Howard, while bringing forth a modern concept in design and programming that we hope will revitalize the music-loving community. We’ve created a very flexible venue that can host an amazing array of events. Our booking policy will Rendering of CAS Riegler’s planned project for the 1200 block of 9th St., NW. be eclectic, and we plan to feature the top names in Photo: PGN Architects all genres of music.” The Howard will re-open New Restaurant the week of April 9th with performances by Wale, The “Table” Coming to Roots, Robert Randolph, Taj 903-905 N Street Mahal, Yasiin Bey (aka Mos What many know as the Def ), Meshell Ndegeocello, former location of the club/ Bad Brains, Chuck Brown and event space known as “The comedienne Wanda Sykes. Space” will soon be home to a On April 12th, the venue new neighborhood restaurant. will host a Grand Opening Frederik De Pue ExecuGala Fundraiser presenting tive, who is chef/owner of 42 performers from the HowDegrees Catering and was preard Theatre’s past and future viously affiliated with Smith including Smokey RobinCommons on H Street, NE, A new restaurant called “Table” will occupy 903-905 N St., son, Al Jarreau, Madeleine has leased the building at 903- NW. Photo: Ralph Brabham Peyroux, Savion Glover and 905 N St. NW. He intends to many more. The event will open a restaurant called “Table” honor famed Motown Records founder and prothere this summer. ducer Berry Gordy, who will be in attendance. Table will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner seven A full slate of wide-ranging performances in the days a week. The restaurant will have no bar, but will 12,000 square foot, 650 seat (1,100-standing room) serve wines and beers but no hard liquor). Coffee, pastheatre will continue with a lineup that includes tries and free WiFi will likely make Table a destinaChuck Berry, Chaka Khan, Esperanza Spalding, Jack tion for many work-at-home area residents. Bruce, Boyz II Men and a weekly Sunday Brunch featuring the Harlem Gospel Choir. A complete list of scheduled talent and ticket pricing can be found at Howard Theatre Programming the end of this release. Tickets for all scheduled events will be available for purchase beginning February Announced With its $29 million renovation complete, the 27th at www.thehowardtheatre.com. The theatre will also host Sunday Gospel Brunch Howard Theatre (630 T St., NW) is ready to shine featuring the Harlem Gospel Choir, a completely on D.C.’s cultural scene once again. seated, weekly gospel concert and brunch for $35
including a full Southern-style buffet brunch. Sunday Gospel Brunches will begin at 12:30 each Sunday starting April 15. In addition to firstrate entertainment, the Howard will feature a full dining menu designed by consulting chef, Marcus Samuelsson, the youngest chef to ever receive two threestar ratings from The New York Times. Marcus and his team will design the dinner and brunch menus and assist in the appointment of the Theatre’s executive chef and develop the training program for the culinary staff. Like Blue Note’s other supper club properties, the Howard will open its doors two hours prior to all seated shows, with first-come, first-serve basis seating. For standing room-only shows, a streamlined menu will be offered. “Bringing in a chef of Marcus’ caliber really separates us from the entertainment pack,” says Bensusan. “An avid supporter of the cultural arts, Chef Samuelsson is a natural fit to create a menu inspired by our Theatre’s cultural heritage, allowing our patrons to have a dining and performance experience that will be truly unparalleled.” u
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lowers are blooming in Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhoods with unseasonably warm weather in the District. With spring in the air, the neighborhood’s resident bee colonies – two hives on the roof of the Mount Vernon Triangle CID office building at 4th and I streets are busy making honey.
Spring Buzz in Mount Vernon Triangle
Last year, the CID teamed up with DC Honeybees, a non-profit dedicated to propagating more bees and educating the importance of pollinators, to provide rooftop space for two hives in Mount Vernon Triangle. DC Honeybees founder Jeff Miller expects the hives to start producing honey this year, with honey collection starting sometime soon, probably as this magazine goes to press, and lasting through June. But pedestrians in the area might not even know they are there. Miller says keeping the bees on rooftops gives the bees their own space, keeping them out of the range of pedestrians who walk below. Rooftop hives are discreet and keep the bees flying over head level, and it keeps away some of the pests that are most problematic for hives, which need soil for their own life cycles. “If you walk down in Mount Vernon Triangle you wouldn’t know there are any bees,” Miller said. And, he said, honeybees aren’t aggressive like hornets or wasps. “I tend to go into the hives without any kind of protection at all. We have bees on the roof of our house in Georgetown and if you are walking on the sidewalk, you wouldn’t even know they are there.” Like most other bee colonies, bees in Mount Vernon Triangle will make their honey from whatever happens to be blooming at the time in the season. Initially it is trees and then it is flowers, Miller said. He said bees have a foraging radius of three miles. And as spring rolls around after a mild winter, bees in the area are happy.
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A harsh winter can kill up to a third of bees in a hive, Miller said. Winter – and the parasitic Varroa Mite, highly destructive to bee colonies – are two of the biggest threats to bees. Scientists believe that Varroa Mites could be infecting almost every hive in the United States. But non-profits like Miller’s – along with help from area hive hosts like the Mount Vernon Triangle CID – are working to keep the pollinators populous. “Frankly they loved this winter because they haven’t had to weather too much cold,” Miller said. “The fact that it is warming up earlier means that they have more time to collect resources.” Mount Vernon Triangle deserves some credit for its willingness to get behind this project, and other sustainability initiatives, Miller said. “They have been great sponsors. They actually donated one of the hives to Walker Jones School. They have sort of spearheaded this idea of sustainability in the city – more than other neighborhoods,” Miller said. “We are happy to be a part of it.” According to Bill McLeod, Mount Vernon Triangle CID director, some of the CID’s spring efforts include a tree planting with Casey Trees on April 12th at 2nd and 3rd Streets and planting a cherry tree in a church garden on 3rd Street for the Cherry Blossom Festival. Starting on March 5, the CID will be working on a K Street streetscape.
K Street Streetscape Project
According to a press release, the streetscape on K Street between 3rd and 7th Streets “will take full advantage of the 50 foot-wide public right of way by installing new brick sidewalks and London pavers to accommodate the new pedestrian traffic and growing number of outdoor cafes in The Triangle. This public space will also include two rows of trees on each side of the street to create a linear park down K Street.
Jeff Miller, founder of DC non-profit DC Honeybees, works to install hives on top of the Mount Vernon Triangle CID office building. Honey collection will begin soon at that honey could be headed to area restaurants. Photo: Courtesy Mount Vernon Triangle CID/ Bill McLeod
There will also be new Washington Globe streetlights, bike rakes, and a town center intersection at 5th and K Streets, NW.”
Honey from Mount Vernon Triangle: Coming to a Table Near You
Jeff Miller of DC Honeybees said the hives on top of the Mount Vernon Triangle CID could produce as much as 100 pounds of honey per hive, or, three five-gallon buckets of honey. DC Honeybees plans to share the honey with the CID, and also provide honey it gets from those and other hives to area restaurants it has relationships with. Those restaurants include the Neighborhood Restaurants Group, which owns Birch and Barley and Churchkey, as well as Eat Well DC, which owns Logan Tavern and The Commissary. Proceeds from the sale of honey and other products from the beehives goes to support DC Honeybees’ educational activities and their work placing more hives in the city. Mount Vernon Triangle residents who are interested in finding out exactly where they can get a taste of this very local honey should check DC Honeybees’ blog - dchoneybees.blogspot.com – or Web site www.dchoneybees.com. u capitalcommunitynews.com u 31
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NOTEBOOK 10:00 a.m. International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW. Phone registration only for this program, call 202-6540933. spymuseum.org
and age levels throughout the summer. Registration for summer programs is happenWhen the lights go down, the ading now. Visit sitarartscenter. venture begins! The Museum doors have org or call 202-797-2145. been locked for the night, but in the Sitar Arts Center, 1700 Kalshadows a group of exclusive recruits orama Rd. NW. stand ready to begin a night of topSitar Arts Center proFamily Concerts at secret KidSpy training. This could be vides multidisciplinary arts you! Perfect your alias and cover-story, National Gallery of Art education to the children and Taiko drum ensemble check in at “Border Patrol,” and prepare youth of Washington, DC for a night of intrigue and adventure. performs Japanese compoin a nurturing, creative comAs a spy school recruit, your mission sitions on a variety of tradimunity where young people begins with taking on a secret identity tional barrel-shaped drums Taiko drum ensemble Taikoza performs Japanese compositions on Saturday, discover their inherent taland gathering intelligence about real spy in this outdoor concert. March 31, at the National Gallery of Art in honor of Colorful Realm: Japanese ents and gifts through the viBird-And-Flower Paintings by Ito Jakuchu and in conjunction with Japan Spring. skills. During the night, you will trans- Ages 4 and up. Mar. 31, 4:00 Photo: Lois Greenfield, 2005 sual arts, music, drama, dance, form yourself through disguise, make p.m. West Building Main digital arts, creative writing and break secret codes, uncover impor- Entrance. Anraku-Miyata arts and design. The 2012 festival is a and early childhood arts eduprincipal tant secrets, interrogate real spies, and Duo-Anraku, celebration of the centennial of the gift cation. They offer afterschool, weekend hunt for a mole within your ranks! At harpist of Metropolitan Opera Orchesof 3,000 cherry blossom trees bestowed and summer classes to more than 700 the same time, the adults lurking near- tra, and Miyata, celebrated player of the on Washington, DC by Tokyo, Japan. students a year, 80 percent of whom by will be kept on their toes with their shō, perform traditional Japanese and Mar. 24, 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Mar. come from low-income households. own super-clandestine mission. As day classical pieces. Ages 8 and up. Apr. 1, 25, 11:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the National Our passionate volunteer faculty breaks, enemy agents will be exposed 11:30 a.m. West Building Main Floor, Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 877makes a lasting impact on our students’ in a dramatic finale, KidSpy agents and West Garden Court. Billy Fox and the lives, together with a network of premier adults will reclaim their “real” (how do Kitsune, an improvisational chamber 442-5666. nbm.org partnering arts organizations such as we know you are who you say you are?) group uses Western instruments to exArena Stage, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Bread for the City’s Dental identities and this adventure-filled mis- plore Japanese folklore and includes a The Washington Ballet, National Symsion will be accomplished. Includes an performance of Amanogawa, a contem- Clinic Opens Bread for the City’s dental clinic has phony Orchestra and Washington Perevening spy snack, light breakfast, take- porary piece for Japanese flute and perhome goody bag, and admission to the cussion. Ages 8 and up. Apr. 15, 11:30 two chairs, one dentist, and one dental forming Arts Society. Museum on Sunday. Bring a sleeping a.m. East Building Concourse, Audito- assistant. The dental clinic will provide bag, air mattress or pad, pillow, and sense rium. All concerts presented in honor of oral examinations, X-rays, dental clean- Fun Family Saturdays!: of adventure. $115 per person. For ages the National Cherry Blossom Festival. ing, fluoride treatment, scaling and root Fabric Arts at DAR Museum planing, sealants, restorative work, exHave fun making a quilted pot9-13 (one adult required for every two National Gallery of Art. nga.gov tractions and dentures. Bread for the holder, clothespin doll or a needlework KidSpy agents). Mar. 24-25, 7:00 p.m.City anticipates serving 1,100 unique design while learning about women’s National Cherry dental patients through approximately roles in early America. Contact 202Blossom Festival 2,544 patient visits annually. Bread for 879-3240 or museum@dar.org. SupFamily Days The annual opening of the City Northwest Center, 1525 7th St. plies are limited. Advance registration Washington’s cherry blos- NW. 202-265-2400. breadforthecity.org requested; drop-ins welcomed. Free. For ages 7 and older. Saturday, Mar. 17, som season expands to two 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1776 D St. NW. Summer @ Sitar days at this seventh annual 202-879-3241. dar.org/museum During the summer, Sitar offers stufamily festival for “kids of dents of all ages a fun, educational, proall ages” featuring handson activities, interactive art ductive and safe way to spend their sum- History Under Attack and Why demonstrations, and excit- mers and continue their exploration of It Matters Teaching for Change will host a ing indoor and outdoor the arts in a more intensive way. Students can participate in four different, exciting fundraising event on Mar 12, 6:00performances that celebrate options depending on their interests 9:00 p.m., to address the intersection Kids get disguised. Courtesy of the International Spy Museum spring and explore Japanese
KidSpy Overnight: Operation Secret Slumber
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Program Features: • Before Care and After School Care program. • Small classroom size and well trained staff. • Individual planning for each student. • Hands-on and project-based curriculum.
Now accepting Applications for the 2012-2013 school year. Applications accepted January 1, 2012 – April 17, 2012. Applications received after April 17 will be placed on our waiting list. Applications are available at the school or on our website, www.bridgespcs.org. Current grades served preschool and pre-k. Age eligibility: • Preschool - 3 yrs. old by September 30th • Pre-k - 4 yrs. old by September 30th OPEN HOUSE / INFORMATION SESSIONS AT THE SCHOOL ON THE FOLLOWING THURSDAYS:
April 12 from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Bridges Public Charter School 1250 Taylor St. NW Washington, DC 20011
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Bridges Public Charter School is free and open to all DC residents. Tuition paid by non-residents.
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of current K-12 education and informed civic engagement. A distinguished panel featuring Dr. Khalil Muhammad, Jeff Biggers, and Dr. Enid Lee will discuss the question: “How intentional is it that children aren’t learning history and what are the implications?” Renee Poussaint will host and Dr. Bernard Demczuk will moderate the panel. Tickets for the reception and event may be purchased at teachingforchange.org/news/ march12event. Tickets are $100 for the reception and event and $50 for the event only. Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St, NW. 202-387-7638. busboysandpoets.com
following the matinee, an optional post-performance inschool workshop and First Folio: Student and Teacher Resource Guide. Independent, parochial and home schools students get reduced-price tickets, a post-performance talk-back with the actors immediately following the matinee and First Folio: Student and Teacher Resource Guide. Coming up is The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni on Thursdays, May 31 and June 7, 10:00 a.m. Apply at shakespearetheatre.org/education.
Teen Poetry Workshop at MLK Library
Petrushka tells a tragic love story, set among three puppets at a Russian carnival. Petrushka, the clown, falls in love with the winsome Ballerina at first sight. The conniving and rich Moor loves the Ballerina as well, and seduces her with beautiful things. She rejects the earnest advances of Petrushka, who, upset and lonely, confronts the Moor. Have these puppets come to life, or are they merely playing out a story being told? Reality and magic are woven together with the deft hand of Basil Twist, against the backdrop of Stravinsky’s classic and moving score. SHAKESPEARIENCE Student Matinee dates are Mar. 16, 20, 21 and 22, 10:00 a.m. For grades 3-12. Apply at shakespearetheatre.org/education.
Every Tuesday, 4:30-6:30 p.m. there is a teen poetry workshop in Teen Space on the 2nd floor. No reservation required, just drop-in. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. dclibrary.org/mlk
SHAKESPEARIENCE Student Matinee Program
The Shakespeare Theatre Company welcomes teachers and students to experience the excitement of live performance through the SHAKESPEARIENCE Student Matinee Program. SHAKESPEARIENCE is designed to increase access to classic theatre and the theatrical process for students and teachers in DC, Maryland and Virginia. The program includes subsidized reduced-price tickets, preparatory materials and in-school workshops. Supplemental materials are provided free of charge to all participants. Public high school students get reduced-price tickets, a mandatory in-school preperformance workshop with a Shakespeare Theatre Company teaching artist to help prepare students for the performance, a post-performance talk-back with the actors immediately
Petrushka By Basil Twist at the Lansburgh Theatre
Family Yoga with Andrea at Watha T. Daniel-Shaw Library
Wednedays at 5:00 p.m., Yoga teacher Andrea will show you how to increase concentration, balance mind and body, and reduce stress through yoga. This is a beginning level flow class. Please bring a mat and washcloth with you. All ages are welcome. 1630 7th St. NW. 202727-1288. dclibrary.org/watha
GameFest: The Art of Video Games
The Art of Video Games festivities feature activities for all ages. Try your hand at liveaction games with costumed characters by Spontaneous Art and a soundtrack provided by dj MKO. There are hands-on craft activities for younger visitors, and a photo booth (costumes encouraged!). Play classic and modern video games and hear live musical performances by 8-Bit Weapon, ComputeHer, and The Triforce Quartet. Free. Mar 17-18, 11:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Kogod Courtyard, American Art Museum, 8th and F sts. NW. 202-633-7970. americanart.si.edu
Summer Youth Employment Program’s Jr. Police Academy 2012
This 6-week summer program is an opportunity for students, ages 14-17, who are curious about the law or interested in law enforcement, politics and the criminal justice system to gain an insider’s perspective by learning about the criminal justice system and the internal operations of a police department. This is a chance for students to compare CSI and Law & Order to MPD and the District of Columbia Government. Students must be DC residents in order to be paid through the DC Department of Employment Services’ Summer Jobs Program. For more information and the application, visit mpdc. dc.gov/JPA
Manners 101
Working grandmother, M.B. Jones’ children’s book, “Manners Are Free,” highlights the basics of manners and common courtesy, but does so in a colorful way that appeals to children. She wrote the book to ensure that her granddaughter would learn manners at an early age. Jones highlights everything from table manners to conversation skills to playground etiquette in her colorful book,
The mission of Richard Wright Public Charter School for Journalism and Media Arts is to transform students in grades 8-12 into well-versed media contributors by providing a student-centered environment that connects them to the classics and modern languages and a curriculum focused on strong writing skills and vocabulary.
“Manners Are Free.” The book uses illustrations and real-life situations to appeal to both parents and children alike.
Kids World Cinema 2012 Series
100 41st Street, NE Washington, DC 20019
As part of the Kids World Cinema 2012 Series, on April 21, 2:00 p.m., the Mexican Cultural Institute is screening Galileo’s Drean, Eskimo, Moon, Monarch and Moyana. 2829 16th St. NW. icm.sre.gob.mx
Family Storytime at MLK Library
On Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. join them for bedtime stories, songs, rhymes and finger plays. Fun for all ages. MLK Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-7270321. dclibrary.org/mlk
Kites of Asia Family Day at Air and Space
On Saturday, Mar. 24, 10:00 AM3:00 PM, experience the beauty and artistry of kites from across Asia. National Air and Space, Independence Ave. at 6th St. SW. 202-633-2214. nasm.si.edu
DPR Summer Camps 2012
The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announces that registration has begun for another season of engaging and exciting summer camp programs. Registration will be open to non-residents on Mar. 7 at noon. Registration can be completed online or in-person at the DPR Summer Camp Office, 1480 Girard St. NW. Space fills on a first-come, first-served basis and enrollment is subject to availability. It is recommended that parents create an online DPR account for all campers. 202-671-0372. DPR.camps@dc.gov
Now Enrolling – 8th, 9th and 10th Graders – SY 2012-2013 Apply Online • www.RichardWrightPCS.org or call 202.388.1011 For general information, admission process and online application, visit us on the web at www.RichardWrightPCS.org
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Kids’ Internet Safety
The Internet provides lots of useful information and fun activities, but the information you find is not always true or up-to-date. The following kidfriendly search engines should make it easier for you to find good information for any purpose, kid-friendly activities and additional help with your homework: Yahoo! Kids; Ask Kids; Kids!Click; SafeKids Google Search; and Fact Monster. More Internet safety information on the DC Public capitalcommunitynews.com u 35
Libraries website at dclibrary.org/kids/ safety.
Save the Date-Shakespeare’s Birthday Open House
On Sunday, Apr. 22, noon-4:00 p.m., enjoy jugglers and jesters, music, song and dance, stage combat workshops, and more. It’s the one day of the year when the Folger reading rooms are open to all-plus, birthday cake for everyone! Rain or shine. All activities will move indoors if it rains. Free but there is a charge for some food and drink. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E. Capitol St. SE. 202-544-4600. folger.edu
Paul Public Charter School Hosts Annual Gala Reception and Fundraiser
For the past two years, Paul PCS has recognized its rich legacy by hosting an annual gala. This year the gala will be held on Saturday, Apr. 28 and has already attracted distinguish Paul Alumni, including A. Barry Rand and Mark Tillmon. This year’s theme is Honoring 12 Years of Making Excellence a Habit. The Gala is also a fundraising event to support the ongoing efforts of the school, and to help eighth and ninth grade students with tuition assistance for their continued education at independent, parochial, and private day/ boarding schools through the Cecile R. Middleton Scholarship Fund. For event details, contact Genée Robinson at 202541-6612 or gerobinson@paulcharter. org. 5800 8th Str. NW. 202-291-7499. paulcharter.org
Gifted and Talented Programs at Two Middle Schools in Fall
Beginning in the fall, Kelly Miller Middle School and Hardy Middle School will pilot a gifted-and-talented school-wide enrichment program. This new program is the first of its kind at any DC Public School. The Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) has been implemented in more than 2,500 schools across the country and internationally. DCPS will hire two designated gifted-and-talented teachers, one assigned to Kelly Miller and one assigned to Hardy, who will be responsible for running the SEM program at each school. SEM stands out from magnet programs in other school districts in the area because there is no application necessary-it’s open to all students en36 u Midcity DC | March 2012
rolled in the school. The program aims to identify “gifted behaviors” in students, such as above-average abilities, creativity and task commitment.
Cherry Blossom Boat Charter to Benefit Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region
In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region is offering exclusive boat charters on the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers. With your donation of $500 or more, you will receive a two hour private Cherry Blossom Boat Charter along the DC Waterfront for you and up to 30 guests; photo opportunities of the DC waterfront adorned with blooming cherry blossom trees; a brief history of the National Cherry Blossom Festival; name/business recognition on the Living Classrooms website and social media and a tax deduction. 100% of the proceeds from charter benefit the Living Classrooms “All Hands On Deck” scholarship fund, supporting outdoor education for children in under-served communities. 202-488-0627, ext. 242. LivingClassroomsDC.org
Pendragwn Film Festival for Ages 11-18
On Mar 24, 1:00-6:00 p.m., the Pendragwn Film Festival features original works, 3-5 minutes in length, submitted by kids ages 11-18. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. pendragwnyouthfilmfest.org
Promoting School Attendance
Mayor Vincent C. Gray, Deputy Mayor for Education De’Shawn Wright, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Beatriz “BB” Otero and the Honorable Zoe Bush, Associate Judge, DC Superior Court have launched a new citywide ad campaign that reinforces the link between consistent school attendance and academic success. Research shows that missing even one day of school every few weeks can prevent a student from graduating on time. The campaign features motivational stories of five District students who, in some cases, reversed failing grades and chronic truancy to get back on track. It addressses the contributing factors that impede a student’s ability to attend school regularly by developing strategies that support the student. u
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The Garden Fairy
Combating the Comeback Cold
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by Frank Asher
fter the warmest winter in memory, beautiful bulbs and buds are already showing off their glory. Yes, they are beautiful. But by the time this article is read, I am making a weather prediction: I call it ;”The Winter Comeback.” Winter will be back by mid-March for a late stay…( Just a prediction. I could be wrong and I may be eating cold crow once you read these words.) So this article is about how to care for a garden hit by a comeback cold.
a space of various pots, planters, boxes, tubs, shoes, anything that can hold soil filled with herbs and flowers. A simple reminder: Container soil needs extra TLC…Take some soil out and mix in compost. If you want a little acid, add a few coffee grounds…Even adding a few egg shells can help…Remember the story of the Native American Indians adding dead fish under the corn seeds? Well, don’t go killing your goldfish, but if it dies, bury it in your pot or garden. No need to flush it down the toilet. Put it that dead thing to use. Let a beautiful tomato plant grow over it.
Nature’s balance
Most perennials can handle this comeback cold. If these perennials are established, they have a better chance of recovery. Old City Green will open for the spring on Saturday March 24th. Check the website for more information. www.oldcitygreen.com Back to Winter Any plant that you dig up and Comeback replant in early spring (which Even if we don’t get a wintime for splitting and transplanting need air, water, and food. Unlike us seems like now) is at risk of shock and is late fall. But you can change a few they can’t move around to get what they ter here in DC, a gardener can do may be slightly stunted. I suggest you plants here and there if the plants get need, but have to get all their nutrition plenty this month of March. Trees and wait till late March to move anything proper TLC after a spring move. direct from the soil they’re growing in. shrubs can be trimmed. Lavender and that needs dividing. Actually, the ideal Do you have annuals you want to So, get down to earth and get the con- Rosemary can take a heavy trimming plant now? Go for it. Usually, pan- ditions perfect from the start. Get your in late March. Your yard can be cleaned sies and primrose can beat a cold soil right and your plants will thrive. out for spring. Soil can be prepared for snap. You can risk with snap drag- Your soil is a natural eco-system. Get sod, herbs, vegetables, perennials, roof ons, too. All of these plants offer information on pH level, drainage and top planters for trees and flowers and immediate color. It is great to add earthworm content, and you are half more. Seeds can be started inside and color to extend spring. If our bulbs way home. (OLD CITY green will some planted outside. This is a great and buds are burnt, our eyes will have earth worms and soil testers this time to plant any leftover Amaryllis spring.) Just remember, no need for bulbs indoors. They’ll be blooming in turn to our colorful annuals. I am not too worried about heavy chemicals or man-made fertiliz- six weeks or so. So dig in. Enjoy yourself, regardour late blooming tulips. Just ers here. Good old fashioned compost make sure you have plenty of and maybe some worm castings can do less what changes are stowed upon compost or mulch to protect them the trick…Regardless of the outside you. There is a season for planting untemperatures,(within reason, of course) der the sun. Seasons change our garat ground level. your soil can be prepared and ready dens. Seasons bring on changes for all of us…Enjoy the changing. HAPPY once the sun and warmth come out. Getting Down to EARTH SPRING!! When starting a garden it’s a natural reaction to want to get planting as soon as possible, but try to restrain yourself until you’ve tackled the soil. Plants, like us,
To Contain or NOT to Contain
I love container gardens. Nothing like having a place that was constructed with cement and asphalt turned into
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Smart Condo
Improvements Any Condo Owner Can Make
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ondos are a cost-effective choice as a residence for first-time homeowners or baby-boomers looking to downsize. Unfortunately, most condos have plain, boxy interiors that lack architectural detail, custom features or aesthetic charm. The benefit to buying a plain condo is that smart design choices will enhance the home’s comfort, aesthetics, functionality and market value. Recent clients – a mother and daughter, plus their two beloved wire-haired dachshunds – proved that downsizing and upgrading a condo were a wise choice. Despite a slow real estate market, they quickly sold their Cleveland Park, Washington, D.C. home which enabled them to purchase a new condo in Alexandria, Virginia. After growing tired of shoveling snow and the increased home maintenance, mother and daughter decided it was time to try a new way of living. When they found a modern top-floor, three-bedroom, 2.5 bath condo that featured spectacular views of Washington, D.C. and was dog friendly, they knew it would be worth the investment to enhance the condo. Although their new home was nicely appointed with modern appliances and featured a well-designed layout, it lacked architectural character – so much so that the homeowners came to refer to it as a “blank box.” Knowing that they planned to stay in the home for a long period of time, the clients approached our design/ build team with a goal of developing a design that provided their “blank box” with ample storage, aesthetic charm, functionality, and plenty of personality. Taking a ‘master plan’ approach from the start, it was agreed that a furniture plan
by Bruce Wentworth, AIA be prepared for the entire condo to selectively use their existing furniture along with a few key newly purchased pieces for the living room. After agreeing upon a furniture plan our designers were able to determine the best locations for custom built-in units. This also allowed us to decide how to selectively embellish the apartment with wall and ceiling moldings, as well as lighting. The large living/dining room lacked a focal point and did not have sufficient storage. At the dining room wall we designed a custom built-in that functions as a buffet, china storage, and display case. The built-in provides the homeowners with an appealing storage space that looks like it was always part of the space. The addition of a family painting flanked by wall sconces makes the room personal. In order to dignify the condo’s living space, the homeowner requested a custom ceiling treatment, one that would give the room architectural character. After studying the space, a suitable design with a gridded pattern was created. Applied moldings unify the dining and living areas as one large space, while a hanging light fixture, with fabric shade, demarks dining area. Subtle color variations give the ceiling treatment depth and detail. The modest, understated ceiling moldings fit From Top to Bottom: 1) A three-part bookcase accentuates the hallway with usable storage. 2) The new built-in desk and pantry makes use of dead space in the kitchen. 3) Smart design choices can turn a blank, boxy condo into a living space with architectural charm and personality. 4) A custom ceiling treatment adds visual interest to the dining room. Photos: Courtesy of Bruce Wentworth Studio.
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the modern minimalist condominium’s architecture, while the millwork provides the desired custom detail. A hallway, varying from 48” to 54” in width, widens as it leads from the foyer to the living spaces. The boring space is embellished with a three-part ziggurat-shaped bookcase that accentuates the hallway’s tapered space. A custom 36’’- high bookcase – designed and fabricated by the our carpentry team – is comprised of three sections, each section slightly deeper as it nears the living room, providing the perfect display space for family photos and memorabilia. Panel molding, applied to the wall above the new bookcase, highlights the wall, and divides the long hall into three sections demarked with decorative sconces. A treasured print of a dachshund gives the space personality. Throughout the condo our design team utilized a palette of three paint colors for wall color, wall panel color, and molding/trim color. And at the living/dining space the ceiling moldings were embellished with two tones of white paint in gloss and flat. The well-appointed kitchen, designed by the condo developer, had a small, but inadequate, table space. The homeowners preferred that space be fitted out with an additional pantry and a built-in desk. What was once a dark wasted corner of the kitchen is now an attractive and functional desk area for work, computer, and storage. With their dogs on a bed tucked beneath the builtin desk, the owners can pay bills or catch up on work, all in their new customized kitchen. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry recently awarded this project a Capital CotY Award in the Residential Interior Specialty category for its innovative use of materials and construction. With strategic, thoughtful design, well-constructed details, and a good furniture plan our clients’ “blank-box condo” is now the perfect place to feel at home. Bruce Wentworth, AIA is an architect and contractor with Wentworth, Inc. a residential remodeling design/build firm. Learn more about his firm’s services at www.wentworthstudio.com or call 240-395-0705 x 100 u
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Changing hands is a list of most residential sales in the District of Columbia 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. 4127 ARKANSAS AVE NW 2319 SHERMAN AVE NW 750 COLUMBIA RD NW 3116 PARK PL NW
320000 249900 230000 215000
3 2 3 3
DUPONT 1810 CORCORAN ST NW 1540 T ST NW
799000 1360000
ECKINGTON 206 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW 1935 4TH ST NE 1722 2ND ST NW 124 U ST NE 144 UHLAND TER NE
525000 412000 384500 260555 205000
KALORAMA 2329 CALIFORNIA ST NW 2003 KALORAMA RD NW
4250000 2300000
LEDROIT PARK 326 U ST NW 321 T ST NW 19 BRYANT ST NW 603 U ST NW 64 V ST NW
745000 730000 636000 530000 410000
LOGAN CIRCLE 1514 KINGMAN PL NW
1250000
MOUNT PLEASANT 1654 NEWTON ST NW 1642 NEWTON ST NW
715000 550000
OLD CITY
Neighborhood Close Price FEE SIMPLE 16TH STREET HEIGHTS 1423 DECATUR ST NW 1631 MADISON ST NW 1425 VARNUM ST NW 1317 DECATUR ST NW 5521 13TH ST NW
565000 480000 440199 388000 300000
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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY PARK 4936 BRANDYWINE ST NW 4604 BUTTERWORTH PL NW 4607 DAVENPORT ST NW
925000 852000 600500
BLOOMINGDALE 1711 1ST ST NW
655000
BRIGHTWOOD 6620 6TH ST NW 1322 RITTENHOUSE ST NW 1417 VAN BUREN ST NW 614 TEWKESBURY PL NW 530 TUCKERMAN ST NW 428 PEABODY ST NW 7422 EASTERN AVE NW
627000 479000 456000 395000 288000 286500 222500
CLEVELAND PARK 3611 LOWELL ST NW 3220 ORDWAY ST NW 3523 QUEBEC ST NW 3417 QUEBEC ST NW
1430000 967500 915000 851000
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1127 COLUMBIA RD NW 1480 HARVARD ST NW 3112 SHERMAN AVE NW 938 QUINCY ST NW 420 LURAY PL NW 763 PRINCETON PL NW 760 LAMONT ST NW
705100 700000 587950 559000 550000 465000 335000
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1713 BAY ST SE 317 K ST NE 649 ACKER PL NE 208 17TH ST NE 1204 I ST NE 612 MORTON PL NE 709 7TH ST NE 1349 SOUTH CAROLINA AVE SE 910 3RD ST NE 1705 D ST NE 1243 WYLIE ST NE 532 24TH ST NE 1235 POTOMAC AVE SE 1255 WYLIE ST NE 1348 EMERALD ST NE 441 11TH ST NE 1513 1ST ST SW 1513 GALES ST NE 637 20TH ST NE 1340 CORCORAN ST NW 1621 5TH ST NW 125 NEW YORK AVE NW 2223 13TH ST NW 226 Q ST NW #A AND B 47 BATES ST NW 226 FLORIDA AVE NW
612500 600000 525000 490500 485000 475000 473000 425000 399000 396999 388500 380000 365000 353000 352000 290000 280000 225000 200000 1675000 465000 442000 399900 345000 329000 253000
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3 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 3 2 2 3 3 3 2 2 5 3 5 3 5 4 3
PETWORTH 4918 ILLINOIS AVE NW 310 UPSHUR ST NW 724 FARRAGUT ST NW 531 RANDOLPH ST NW 5327 4TH ST NW 4107 8TH ST NW 115 HAMILTON ST NW 805 ALLISON ST NW 314 SHEPHERD ST NW 231 ROCK CREEK CHURCH RD NW 5026 NORTH CAPITOL ST NW 260 GALLATIN ST NW 919 EMERSON ST NW 832 JEFFERSON ST NW 456 DELAFIELD PL NW
537500 497000 476850 407500 399000 375000 362700 335000 320000 292875 285000 270750 270000 261900 220000
4 3 4 5 4 3 4 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 2
4920 NORTH CAPITOL ST NW
220000
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1449 CORCORAN ST NW #2 1010 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #1002 SHAW 2125 14TH ST NW #406 1400 CHURCH ST NW #207 1337 10TH ST NW 1950000 9 1444 CHURCH ST NW #603 1401 Q ST NW #T-2 WOODLEY 1245 13TH ST NW #105 2626 WOODLEY PL NW 1287000 6 1010 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #703 3021 CATHEDRAL AVE NW 1485000 6 2125 14TH ST NW #323-W
487100 582000 477000 649000 520000 460000 417000 497500 825000
CONDO MOUNT PLEASANT ADAMS MORGAN
3314 MOUNT PLEASANT ST NW #31
305000
2 2 2 2 2 2
MOUNT VERNON TRIANGLE
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY PARK
OLD CITY
1793 LANIER PL NW #7 1793 LANIER PL NW #8 1801 WYOMING AVE NW #42 1622 BELMONT ST NW #B 2363 CHAMPLAIN ST NW #7 1793 LANIER PL NW #2
4101 ALBEMARLE ST NW #639
729000 694000 619000 590000 590000 444000 462000
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CENTRAL 1010 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #1106 1312 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #110 1316 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #704 1330 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #507 1260 21ST ST NW #19
605900 317000 298900 52900 50000
CLEVELAND PARK
4301 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #1005 455000 3026 WISCONSIN AVE NW #B10 297500
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1348 EUCLID ST NW #403 1020 MONROE ST NW #308 1020 MONROE ST NW #409 1432 MONROE ST NW ##2 1613 HARVARD ST NW #505 1432 MONROE ST NW ## 1 TERRACE 1020 MONROE ST NW #402 1451 BELMONT ST NW #309 1432 MONROE ST NW ## 3 1454 NEWTON ST NW #401 1441 EUCLID ST NW #206 2901 16TH ST NW #203 1429 CLIFTON ST NW #1
509000 460500 460000 439999 434000 425000 414900 408000 395000 314900 249000 225000 450000
2 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 0 2
DUPONT 2117 N ST NW #4 1718 CORCORAN ST NW #45 1916 17TH ST NW #311 1520 O ST NW #T7 1280 21ST ST NW #202 1601 CORCORAN ST NW #A 1 SCOTT CIR NW #801 1939 17TH ST NW #1 1706 S ST NW #1 1920 S ST NW #102
530500 445000 389000 345000 340000 325000 255000 219000 585000 375000
KALORAMA 1811 WYOMING AVE NW #33 1811 WYOMING AVE NW #T-2 2032-2040 BELMONT RD NW #107 1812 VERNON ST NW #21 1851 COLUMBIA RD NW #608 1880 COLUMBIA RD NW #301
669900 394900 385000 375000 340000 339000
LEDROIT PARK 1730 1ST ST NW #2 1907 3RD ST NW #102 1907 3RD ST NW #304 1915 6TH ST NW #A
481000 341000 261500 533000
2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 3 2 1 2
555 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #702 910 M ST NW #329 2125 14TH ST NW #910
611 M ST NE #2 1391 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE #466 1334 L ST SE #1334 1453 A ST NE #1453 420 16TH ST SE #309 1912 8TH ST NW #D 1824 9TH ST NW #2 1215 N ST NW #5 1001 L ST NW #605 1215 N ST NW #3 1215 N ST NW #1 811 4TH ST NW #413 910 M ST NW #901 1926-1930 N. HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #58 1731 WILLARD ST NW #105 2120 VERMONT AVE NW #25 55 M ST NW #307
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PENN QUARTER 915 E ST NW #104 777 7TH ST NW #920
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410000 370000
U STREET 2020 12TH ST NW #106 2125 14TH ST NW #101-W 2004 11TH ST NW #229 2250 11 ST NW #0107
488000 665000 452500 259900
WEST END 2425 L ST NW #705 2425 L ST NW #242
840000 745000
3 2 2 2 2 0 2 2
WOODLEY PARK
2818 CONNECTICUT NW #403 760000 2 2818 CONNECTICUT NW #502 750000 2 2818 CONNECTICUT NW #501 570000 2
COOP ADAMS MORGAN 1661 CRESCENT PL NW #203 1852 COLUMBIA RD NW #501
595000 425000
CLEVELAND PARK 3600 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #407 3001 PORTER ST NW #102
307000 286000
KALORAMA 2100 19TH ST NW #204
525000
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253000 470000
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