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DCRA’s Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) Celebrates Small Business Week 2013 Small Business Restaurant Symposium and Expo “Capitalizing on the Thriving Restaurant Industry in the District of Columbia” (FREE OF CHARGE) When:

June 17, 2013

Where: Kellogg Conference Hotel at Gallaudet University 800 Florida Ave, NE, Washington DC 20002 Time:

9:00 am – 1:00 pm (Registration and Continental Breakfast begins at 8:30 am)

Topics will include:

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D. C. Government Regulatory Processes How to Open a Restaurant (In Spanish) Financial Management The New Frontier in the Restaurant Industry, Catering and Pop-Up Restaurants How to get Financing to Open a Restaurant Processes of Entering a Building Lease Agreement

How to Open a Small Business by Navigating through DCRA’s Regulatory Process When: June 19, 2013 Where: Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) 1100 4th Street, SW, Suite 200; Washington DC, 20024 Time:

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Featuring DCRA’s • • • • • •

Business Licensing Division Corporations Division Occupational and Professional Licensing Division Permits and Inspections Division Weights and Measures Division Zoning Division

DCRA’s Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) Free One-On-One Sessions Want to learn how get a business license? Need help with obtaining an Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) or an Home Occupancy Permit (HOP)? Need to meet with an attorney? Then you should sign-up ONLINE for a one-on-one session to meet with subject matter experts in DCRA’s Small Business Resource Center (SBRC). See details below: Tuesday [Business Licensing Division (BLD): 1st & 2nd Tuesday from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm One-on-one Sessions [Corporations Division (CORP): 1st & 2nd Tuesday from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm One-on-one Sessions [Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR): 1st & 2nd Tuesday from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm One-on-one Sessions [Permit Operations Division (Permit Operations): 1st & 3rd Monday from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm One-on-one Sessions [Latino Economic Development Corporation (LEDC): 1st Tuesday from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm One-on-one Sessions Wednesday [DC Women’s Business Center (DCWBC): Every Wednesday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm One-on-one Sessions [Housing and Community Development (DHCD) at the DC Chamber of Commerce Foundation (DCCCF/BRC): 2nd & 4th Wednesday from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm One-on-one Sessions Thursday [Washington Area Community Investment Fund (WACIF): 1st & 3rd Thursday from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm One-on-one Sessions Friday [DC Bar Pro Bono Program: 4th Friday of each month from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm One-on-one Sessions

To register for the SBRC workshops go to: https:bizdc.ecenterdirect.com For assistance with registering for the SBRC workshops call: 202-442-4538

Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs 1100 4th Street, SW Washington, DC 20024

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Insatiable • Jonathan Bardzik

Retail Therapy • Mariessa Terrell

Jazz Avenues • Steve Monroe

Staying Fit • Jazelle Hunt

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The Nose • Anonymous

District Beat • Martin Austermuhle

The Numbers • Ed Lazere

ANC 6E • Steve Holton

Logan Circles • Mark F. Johnson

Shaw Streets • Ralph Brabham

Bloomingdale Business • Jazzy Wright

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Notebook • Kathleen Donner

at home

Spring at Last • Frank Asher

Changing Hands • Don Denton

COVER: A Yoga Challenge Class. Photo: Siobhan Hanna, www.siobhanhanna.wordpress.com

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GO.SEE.DO. Lamb Jam

Twenty of DC’s top chefs will ewe-night for the third annual American Lamb Jam produced by the American Lamb Board. This ultimate taste-off will feature top chefs and their creative preparations of lusty lamb dishes accompanied by several wineries, breweries and more. Judging will include awards for Best of Show, 1st Place Awards for Shoulder, Leg of Lamb, Shank and Loin tastes. Guests vote and determine the People’s Choice winner. This year’s chefs are from Bibiana, Occidental, ici, Mad Fox Brewing Company, Cava, Bistro 525, Bourbon Steak, Cedar, Art and Soul, ripple, Del Campo. 1789 Restaurant, kitchen bar, The Grille, Virtue Feed & Grain, The Atlas Room, Blue Duck Tavern, Zaytinya, The Roosevelt and Pizzeria Orso. People’s Chef Adam Sobel with his winning dish—Lamb Sausage and Peppers. Choice Award for 2012 went to Bourbon Steak at Four SeaPhoto: Andrew Lightman sons, Chef Adam Sobel for “Sausage and Peppers” Lamb Sausage, Piperade, Fried Onions and Basil. $60 ($75 for 5-6 p.m. specialty cocktails, American lamb charcuterie and sheep cheeses). Must be 21. A portion of the proceeds benefit DC Central Kitchen. Monday, May 20, 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Eastern Market North Hall. dc.fansoﬂamb.com

Opera in the Outfield Presents “Showboat”

On May 18 at 7 p.m., more than 100 singers, actors, and dancers will fill the Kennedy Center Opera House stage to tell the tale of a troupe of riverboat performers as they make their way through the decades, and a 50-piece orchestra will play Show Boat’s legendary score, which mixes the best traditions of opera, musical theater, jazz, gospel, and vaudeville. Join thousands at Nat’s Park for a simulcast of this beloved musical. Free seating will be available on the outfield grass and in the stands. The gate opens at 5 p.m. kennedy-center.org

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Mrs. Madison’s Ball and 18th Century Dance Classes at Gadsby’s Tavern

On June 8, 8-11 p.m., experience an evening of English country dancing in honor of First Lady Dolley Madison. The night will include some of Dolley’s favorite dances. Enjoy live music, cash libations, and a dessert collation full of Mrs. Madison’s favorite sweets. Regency attire requested; cocktail attire welcome. Registration is required. It’s for grown-ups. The cost is $45. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria, VA. 703-746-4242. alexandriava. gov. To prepare for the ball, attend dance classes to learn all the steps: May 23, May 30, June 6 at 7:30-9:30 p.m. The cost is $12 per person, $30 for series. Dances for the ball are Allemande Swiss, Fairy Waltz, Flowers of Edinburgh, Fisher’s Hornpipe, Hop Ground, Hop-Picker’s Feast, King of Denmark’s Favorite, Knole Park, Lasses of Portsmouth, Long Odds, Marlbrouk, Miss Gayton’s Hornpipe, Mrs. Savage’s Whim, Ramsgate Assembly, Trip to Tunbridge and Well Done Jack. Guests dancing in Gadsby’s historic ballroom. Photo: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum

National Memorial Day Concert

On the eve of Memorial Day, the 24th annual Memorial Day Concert featuring the National Symphony Orchestra will bring to life the moving stories of America’s servicemen and women who have given so much to preserve America’s freedoms. This inspiring event will pay tribute to the profound heroism of all who served during World War II, salute the valor of our Korean War veterans, and honor the sacrifices of our National Guard heroes and their families. The concert, which airs live on PBS, takes place on the west lawn of the U.S.Capitol. The grounds will open at 5 p.m. and the concert is at 8 p.m. Feel free to bring a picnic and blanket. It will be crowded and you may get your alcohol confiscated at the security check. Otherwise it’s a great way to celetrate Memorial Day in DC. Maestro Jack Everly conducts the National Symphony Orchestra at the National Memorial Day Concert broadcast live on PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Sunday, May 26th at 8 p.m. Photo: Capital Concerts

Truckeroo

Truckeroo is a monthly festival held at the corner of Half St. and M St., SE (across from the Navy Yard Metro Station on the Green line) showcasing food trucks from the Washington, DC area. It features 20 food trucks, picnic tables, games, cold drinks, plenty of shade and live music all day, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Expect cheese steaks, cupcakes, empanadas, barbecue, crab, lobster, cookies, pho and more. The 2013 dates are May 17, June 14, Aug 16 and Sept 6. Admission to the festival is free. truckeroodc.com Courtesy of Truckeroo. Truckeroo Midcity DC | May 2013 u 11

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MAY PATRIOTIC AND MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVENTS 2013 Twilight Tattoo at Fort Myer. Wednesdays, through Aug 28, 7:00 PM with pre-ceremony pagea try starting at 6:45 PM. Members of the 3rd US Infantry (The Old Guard), the US Army Band “Pershings Own,” Fife and Drum Corps and the US Army Drill Team will perform an hour-long sunset military Pageant. Over 100 Old Guard soldiers dressed in period uniforms will provide a glimpse of Army history from colonial times to the soldier of the future. Summerall Field on historic Fort Myer in Arlington, VA. usarmyband.com National Memorial Day Concert. May 26, 8:00-9:30 PM (gates open at 5:00 PM). The National Symphony Orchestra performs the first of three outdoor holiday concerts. The concert is free and is broadcast live on PBS. Memorial Day is a day to remember the sacrifices made by so many … and a day for healing. On the eve of Memorial Day, come out and enjoy the National Memorial Day Concert, a deeply moving and reverential tribute to the men and women who have given so much to preserve America’s freedoms. Free. West lawn, US Capitol.

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DC Public Outdoor Pools Open Memorial Day Weekend They will then be open weekends only until school is out. After school is out they will be open daily. Nearby outdoor public pools are Francis Pool, 2435 N St. NW; East Potomac Pool, 972 Ohio Dr. SW; Randall Pool, S. Capitol and I sts. SW. All outdoor pools are open weekends, noon-6:00 PM. Weekday hours are 1:00-8:00 PM. Every pool is closed one day a week for cleaning and maintenance. All pools are free for DC residents. Have picture ID. dpr.dc.gov

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Marine Barracks Evening Parade. Friday evenings through Aug 30. Guests admitted starting at 7:00 PM. Guests should be seated by 8:00 PM. Program begins at 8:45 PM. The Evening Parade has become a universal symbol of the professionalism, discipline and Esprit de Corps of the United States Marines. The ceremony begins with a concert by the United States Marine Band. Free. It is wise to have reservations that can be made online at mbw.usmc.mil. Marine Barracks (front gate), Eighth and I sts. SE. 202-433-4073. mbw.usmc.mil “Flags-In” at Arlington Cemetery. Memorial Day Weekend, 8:00 AM-7:00 PM. Each year for the past 40 years, the 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) has honored America’s fallen heroes by placing American flags before the gravestones and niches of service members buried both at Arlington National Cemetery and the U.S. Soldier’s and Airmen’s National Cemetery just prior to Memorial Day Weekend. Arlington National Cemetery (Virginia end of Memorial Bridge). 703-607-8000. arlingtoncemetery.org Memorial Day Wreath Laying at Arlington. May 27, 11:00 AM. Arrive much earlier. Expect heavy security. Arlington National Cemetery (Virginia end of Memorial Bridge). 703-6078000. arlingtoncemetery.org Memorial Day at the World War II Memorial. May 27, 9:00 AM. Wreaths will be placed in honor of our veterans. Guest speakers will give remarks. World War II Memorial, 17th St. between Constitution and Independence aves. NW. Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedon. May 27, noon. “Rolling Thunder” is an annual motorcycle rally held in Washington, DC during the Memorial Day weekend. Thousands of motorcycles will depart from the Pentagon at noon and will roar across Washington, DC on their motorcycles as a tribute to American war heroes. Assemble at Pentagon north parking lot. Women in Military Service Honors Memorial Day. May 27, 4:00 PM. The

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Mini Golf and BBQ at the National Building Museum The summer, the National Building Museum brings back its popular indoor Mini Golf exhibition. The expanded attraction features two 9-hole course options, with all new holes designed and built by leading Washington-area architects, landscape architects, designers, and contractors. The courses reflect this year’s theme of “Building the Future,” with twists and turns sure to challenge golfers young and old. Designed for ages 4 and up, the one-of-a-kind courses are located in air-conditioned comfort during Museum hours from Memorial Day (May 27) to Labor Day (Sept 2). The Museum will also offer six “Mini Golf Late Night” evenings throughout the summer during which Mini Golf will remain open until 9 p.m.: June 6 and 27, July 11 and 24, Aug 8 and 22. $5 per course per person. With purchase of full-price Museum exhibition admission ticket, the price for one course is reduced to $3. Last entry time to play Mini Golf is 4 p.m. on weekdays. Mini Golf ticket sales will end at 3 p.m. on weekends and holidays. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. nbm.org The National Building Museum has partnered with Hill Country Barbecue Market to present Hill Country’s Backyard Barbecue, a unique branded outdoor experience featuring Hill Country’s award-winning Texas-style barbecue, ice-cold Shiner beers, and signature cocktails on the Museum’s spacious and picturesque West Lawn. Throughout the summer, the space features live American roots music on Friday and Saturday nights, presented by Hill Country Live, Hill Country’s Austin-inspired music program.

program includes formal military honors, remarks from servicewomen representing each of the services and the Women’s Memorial traditional Rose Petal Ceremony with personal tributes to departed comrades. Members of the public are invited to join in the personal tribute segment of the program. The Women in Military for America Memorial is the nation’s only major memorial honoring all servicewomen, past, present and future. Ceremony at the gateway to Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington VA. womensmemorial.org Memorial Day at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. May 27, 1:00 PM. This year’s Memorial Day observance pays tribute to those who served and died in Vietnam. The ceremony will include Presentation of the Colors, and remarks by a special guest. The observance also includes a laying of wreaths by several patriotic organizations. Each year on Memorial Day veterans and their families congregate at “The Wall” to remember and to honor those who served in the US Armed Forces. On this special day prominent Americans from all walks of life come to the Memorial to deliver thoughtful and patriotic speeches.

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National Memorial Day Parade. May 27, 2:00 PM. Beginning at

Fourth St. and Pennsylvania Ave. NW and ending at 15th St. and Constitution Ave. NW. Expect a lot of music, color and old-fashioned patriotism. nationalmemorialdayparade.com Docent-Led Tour of Historic Congressional Cemetery. Saturdays at 11:00 AM. Free. 1801 E St. SE. 202543-0539. congressionalcemetery.org On Saturday, June 1, 2013, the K

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K Street streetscape will officially be opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the intersection of 5th and K Streets, NW – the new town center of Mount Vernon Triangle. Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District is organizing the community festival to celebrate the completion of the 15-month, $10 million streetscape that has transformed Mount Vernon Triangle with a new linear park, wide sidewalks, and new streetlights. The festival will bring together the community for an afternoon of music, food, and arts and crafts. Restaurants will provide a Taste of the Triangle, a stage will be programmed all day, and a moon bounce, ball crawl, spin art, balloon crafter, rap artist, and other children’s activities will be

available throughout the afternoon. Free! Saturday, June 1, 2013; 12:00-4:00 p.m.; rain or shine

nect with business partners, family or friends while listening to a variety of popular musical styles, from Motown to funk to quiet jazz ensembles. location TBA. nomabid.org

SUMMER ARTS & MUSIC

Yards Park Marine Band Thursday Night Concerts (before the movie). 7:30 PM. June 6-Aug 29 (not Independence Day). Yards Park is in the Capitol Riverfront at 355 Water Street SE, three blocks from Nationals Ballpark. Take the Green Line to Navy Yard (New Jersey Avenue exit). yardspark.org

52 O Street Open Studios: (Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19, 11-5 p.m.) Visit the creative spaces of the renowned artist studios at 52 O Street, NW. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore artists’ work spaces, meet a variety of artists and arts professionals from a range of backgrounds and disciplines, and to see and purchase artists’ most recent works fresh from the site of creation. Since its inception as an affordable artist studio space in 1978, 52 O Street has been an integral part of the DC arts community. This year’s Open Studios event features over twenty artists, live performances, letterpress and screenprinting demos, film screenings, food trucks and more. Participants include: Topher Paterno / Pazzo Verde, Bittersweet Creative, DeNada, Kelly Towles, Cianne Fragione, NativeDanger, Eames Armstrong, Andrew Bucket, Stephen Crouch, Matt Hollis, Caitlin Teal Price, Selena Clare, Matt Costanza, Jeffrey Smith, Tom Bunnell, Mann Designs, SCRAP DC, Dan Treado, Lisa Marie Thalhammer, Cadence Archer, Typecase Industries, Jane Claire Remick, Rachel Farbiarz, Emma Jaster, Matt Pearson, Thom Flynn, Monier Barakat, Furthermore, and Scip Barnhart. For a full schedule of events (as they are announced), visit 52ostreet.com. Yards Park Friday Night Concert Series. Fridays, 8:30 PM. Here’s the lineup: May 17, Jimi Smooth & HitTime; May 24, Justin Trawick Group; May 31, Sin Miedo; June 7, J.P. McDermott; June 14, Cazhmiere; June 21, Nayas; June 28, The Reserves; July 5, Scott’s New Band; July 12, Texas Chainsaw Horns; July 19, 40 Thieves; July 26, Practically Einstein; Aug 2, Sam O; Aug 9, 19th Street Band; Aug 16, Crowded Streets; Aug 23, Alma Tropicalia; and Aug 30, Framewerk. Yards Park is in the Capitol Riverfront at 355 Water Street SE, three blocks from Nationals Ballpark. Take the Green Line to Navy Yard (New Jersey Avenue exit). yardspark.org Jazz in the Sculpture Garden. Fridays May 24-Aug 30 (rain or shine), 5:00-8:00 PM. National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. Live jazz performed by an eclectic mix of top artists from the Washington area entertains visitors outdoors in front of the fountain or in the Pavilion Cafe (if it’s raining). The Pavilion Cafe features a seasonal tapas-style menu and bar service during the concerts. Everyone can enjoy these concerts. You do not have to order food or drinks. Free. 202- 289-3360. nga.gov Rhythm in NoMa Concerts. May 30, June 27, July 25, Aug 29, Sept 26; 6:00-8:00 PM. Con-

Navy Band “Concerts on the Avenue.” Tuesdays starting June 11, 7:30 PM (new time). US Navy Memorial. The United States Navy Band and its specialty groups will perform. Free. Seventh and Penn. Ave. NW. 202-7372300. navymemorial.org Live American Roots Music. Friday and Saturday nights in summer. The National Building Museum has partnered with Hill Country Barbecue Market to present Hill Country’s Backyard Barbecue, a unique branded outdoor experience featuring Hill Country’s award-winning Texas-style barbecue, icecold Shiner beers, and signature cocktails on the Museum’s spacious and picturesque West Lawn. Throughout the summer, the space features live American roots music on Friday and Saturday nights, presented by Hill Country Live, Hill Country’s Austin-inspired music program. National Buildiong Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. nbm.org

MUSIC AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Ute Lemper at Sixth & I. May 18, 8:00 PM. Last Tango in Berlin: Songs by Weill, Piazzola, Piaf, Brel and more. Cabaret and jazz singer Ute Lemper has been universally praised for her interpretations of Berlin cabaret songs, the works of Kurt Weill and Berthold Brecht, and the French chanson, as well as her portrayals on Broadway, in Paris, and in London’s West End. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 202-408-3100. sixthandi.org Music at The Howard. May 12, Freddie Jackson’s Mother’s Day Show; May 14, Mickey Hart Band; May 15, This Filthy World: An Evening with John Waters; May 16, Sheila E and Church Brown; May 17, Brian McKnight; May 18, The Blind Boys opf Alabama; May 20, Casey Veggies and Travi$ Scott; May 22, Mago De Oz; May 23, Dwele; May 23, SWV; May 25, Burlesque-A-Pades; May 26, A Drag Salute to The Divas; May 29, Black Alley and Be’La Dona; May 30, FunkJazz Kafe: Diary of a Decade; May 331, Deborah Bond; June 1, Artie Lange; June 2, Kim Burrell; June 6, Mobb Deep. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. 202-803-2899. thehowardtheatre.com Sunday Gospel Brunch Featuring the Harlem Gospel Choir. Every Sunday, 12:30-2:00

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PM. $30-$45. The Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. 202-803-2899. thehowardtheatre.com Church of the Epiphany Weekly Concerts. Every Tuesday, 12:10 PM. Free but free will offering taken. 1317 G ST. NW. 202-3472635. epiphanydc.org 1st Thursday @ First Church. First Thursday of every month, 5:30-7:00 PM. First Congregational United Church of Christ hosts a “Different kind of Happy Hour” for those passing by the corner of 10th and G sts. NW-music, art, refreshments and conversation. Childcare provided. 945 G St. NW. FirstUCCDC.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 “Take Five” (free jazz at the American Art Museum). Third Thursday, 5:00-7:00 PM. Smithsonian American Art Museum, (Great Hall on the 3rd floor), Eighth and F sts. NW. 202-633-1000. AmericanArt.si.edu

THEATER AND FILM Other Desert Cities at Arena. Through May 26. After a six-year absence, Brooke Wyeth returns to her Reaganite parents’ Palm Springs enclave for the holidays. But the warm desert air turns chilly when news of her upcoming memoir threatens to revive the most painful chapter of the family’s history. Perception and reality grapple with love and mercy as old family wounds are opened, childhood memories are tested, and the Wyeth clan learns that some secrets cannot stay buried forever. Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW. 202-488-3300. arenastage.org Hello, Dolly at Ford’s. Through May 18. The production features Broadway’s Nancy Opel in the title role and Edward Gero as Horace Vandergelder. Ford’s Theatre, 511 10th St. NW. fords.org Pas de Deux: Perspectives on Physicality in 2-2 Tango and Skin Tight at Studio. Through May 19. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. 202-332-3300. studiotheatre.org Coriolanus at Shakespeare Theater. Through June 2. A mighty hero, Caius Martius, earns the new name of “Coriolanus” for

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his triumphs. However his inflexible self-belief and contempt for popular rule cause him to be condemned as a traitor and sent into exile. Desiring revenge against the Romans who banished him, he befriends his blood enemy, Aufidius, to launch an assault on his beloved city. Rome, in its terror, pleads with Coriolanus to end his crusade for vengeance. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-5471122. shakespearetheatre.org Gilgamesh. Through June 2. Part god and part man, King Gilgamesh races the sun and journeys to the ends of the earth on his epic quest for immortality. For audiences 10, up. Source Theatre, 1835 14th St. NW. :202204-4471. ConstellationTheatre.org Twelfth Night at the Folger. Through June 9. Cast away on the shores of a distant land, lost lovers and their unruly servants converge and conspire in this romance-filled comedy. Folger shakespeare Library, 201 E. Capitol St. SE. 202-544-4600. folger.edu The Winter’s Tale at Shakespeare Theatre. Through June 23. Traveling through time, visiting the austere court at Sicilia and the bright sea shore of Bohemia, two generations transcend torment and obsession. The Winter’s Tale is a compassionate and dazzling saga that tells the tale of King Leontes, who is overcome with jealousy when he believes his pregnant wife Hermione and his good friend King Polixenes are lovers. Lansburgh Theatre, 450 7th St. NW. 202-5471122. shakespearetheatre.org Popular Film Series at MLK Library. May 14, 4 Little Girls, Spike Lee’s documentary on the church bombing in Alabama during the Civil Right’s Movement. Special presentation with the Humanities Council of Washington’s “Live to Read” program. May 21, Cloud Atlas, Tom Hanks and Halle Berry play multiple characters through time in this scifi mystery. Directed by Tom Tykwer and Lana and Andy Wachowski. May 28, Parker, Jason Statham is a master thief in this thrilling actioner, also starring Jennifer Lopez. Directed by Taylor Hackford. All movies at 6:00 PM. MLK Library, 901 G St. NW. 202727-0321. dclibrary.org/mlk The Real Thing by Tom Stoppard at Studio. May 21-June 30. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. 202-332-3300. studiotheatre.org NoMa Summer Screen. May 22-Aug 21. Bring a blanket, Frisbee and picnic cooler starting at 7:00 PM and connect with friends as you enjoy great films under the stars. All films start at 9:00 PM. Subtitles will be provided for all movies. Summer Screen, 2nd and L sts. NE. This year’s theme is Outlaw Heroes! Come and watch your favorite heroes from the wild west, space frontiers, quirky 80’s comedies, and everything in between. nomabid.org

Stupid Fucking Bird at Woolly. May 27June 23. An aspiring young theatre director named Conrad struggles to get out from under the shadow of his mother Emma, a famous actress. Meanwhile, his young muse Nina falls for Emma’s lover Doyle, and everyone discovers just how disappointing love, art, and growing up can be. In this contemporary and irreverent riff on Chekhov’s The Seagull, Aaron Posner transforms the famous “subtext” of the classic play into exuberant scenes and songs. Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D St. NW. 202-393-3939. woollymammoth.net The Hampton Years at Theater J. May 29June 30. Theater J, 1529 16th St. NW. 202518-9400. washingtondcjcc.org Light in a Darkness & Death of the Marquis de Sade/Dante. May 31-June 2. Acclaimed actress Miřenka Čechová, and her company Tantehorse from the Czech Republic will mount Light in a Darkness, a piece that combines surreal and decadent poetry with elements of physical theater and modern dance. Tantehorse Company initially focused on the strong Czech tradition of modern pantomime, however the ensemble soon abandoned the world of fragile silence and went their own way through slapstick, comedy and black humor, with works tending towards surrealism and decadence. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202399-7993. atlasarts.org

MARKETS & SALES New Grant Avenue (flea) Market in Takoma Park. May 12, June 9 and July 14, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. The new market is at the intersection of Grant Ave. and Carroll Ave. in Takoma Park, MD with antiques, collectibles and funky finds. Over 25 vendors plus popular DC store anchor vendors: FOUNDRY, Parisian Flea Market from U Street, NW and Ruff & Ready Furnishings from 14th St. NW. Market goers can expect to find the same winning format as the Fenton Street Marketvendor booths, music and food trucks-adding yet another activity to the busy Sunday line-up in Old Takoma which already offers the popular Takoma Park Farmers Market. Families will enjoy the day with a host of children’s activities including a bicycle carousel made from re-purposed bikes and a giant trike-both thanks to sculptor Howard Connelly. grantavenuemarket.com NLPNA Yard Sale. May 18, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM. The North Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association yard sale is in the triangle park between the 1300 blocks of North Carolina Ave. and A St. NE (between 13th and 14th streets). This annual event is our primary source of funding for community building activities including tree plantings and Buzz

distribution Donations may be dropped off from 8:00-10:00 AM on the day of the sale. For more information or to volunteer, call 202-543-3512 or e-mail elizabeth_knits@ yahoo.com, with “yard sale” as the subject. Summer Kick-off: Book Swap & Film Showing. May 28, 5:30 PM. The Fiction Lover’s Book Club invites you to a book swap and film showing as they launch our summer reading season. The book swap starts at 5:30 PM. Recycle your familiar reads by trading with another book lover, or choose from the free books or audiobooks on the Fiction Lover’s Book Club’s swap cart. Room A-9 on the Lower Level, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202727-0321. dclibrary.org/mlk H Street FreshFarm Market. Saturdays through Dec 21, 9:00 AM-noon. H St. and 13th St. NE. Vendors are Atwater’s; Blueberry Hill; Cedarbrook Farm; Dolcezza Gelato; Full Cellar Farm; Garden Path Farm; Gordy’s Pickle Jar; Keswick Creamery at Carrock Farm, LLC; Quaker Valley Orchards; Red Apron Butchery; Richfield Farm. freshfarmmarkets.org Penn Quarter, DC FreshFarm Market. Thursdays through Dec 19, 3:00-7:00 PM. North end of 8th St. NW, between D and E Sts. NW. freshfarmmarkets.org 14th and U Farmers’ Market. Saturdays through Nov 23, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Reeves Center Plaza at the corner of 14th St. and U St., NW. marketsandmore.net Dupont Circle Farmers Market. Sundays year round (rain or shine), 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. The Wall Street Journal and The Financial Times of London named the market one of the top farmers’ markets in the country. During the peak season, there are more than 30 farmers offering fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, cheeses, fruit pies, breads, fresh pasta, cut flowers, potted plants, soaps and herbal products. 20th St. and Mass. Ave NW, 1500 block of 20th St. NW (between Mass. Ave. and Q St. in the adjacent parking lot of PNC Bank). 202-3628889. freshfarmmarket.org 9th and U Flea Market. Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. 9th and U sts. NW. Georgetown Flea Market. Sundays year around (except in the case of very inclement weather), 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM. The crowd is as diverse as the items for sale! Antiques, collectibles, art, furniture, rugs, pottery, china, jewelry, silver, stained glass, books and photographs are an example of the available items. 1819 35th St. NW. 202-775-3532. or georgetownfleamarket.com

SPORTS AND PHYSICAL FITNESS Nats Baseball. May 11, 12, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28. Nationals Park. 202-675-6287. washington.nationals.mlb.com National’s Ballpark Tours. WednesdaySunday (non-game days), 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM. On day of night-time home games, tours at 10:30 AM. Take the Nationals Park Ballpark Tour for a behindthe-scenes look at Nationals Park. Over the course of an hour and fifteen minutes you will visit the PNC Diamond Club, the Lexus Presidents Club, the Stars & Stripes Club, luxury suites, the Shirley Povich Media Center, Nationals dugout and Nationals clubhouse. Throw a pitch in the Nationals bullpen. $12-$15. All proceeds from Nationals Park Tours will be donated to the Nationals Dream Foundation. washington. nationals.mlb.com Separate and Unequaled: Black Baseball in the District of Columbia. On view indefinitely. From Reconstruction to the second half of the 20th century, baseball, the great American pastime, was played in Washington, DC, on segregated fields. “Separate and Unequaled” looks at the phenomenal popularity and community draw of this sport when played by African Americans. Featured are such personalities as Josh Gibson and “Buck” Leonard, star players of the Negro Leagues most celebrated team, the Washington Homestead Grays. The show also highlights community teams that gave rise to the various amateur, collegiate and semi-pro black baseball teams and leagues. For special viewing hours and tours, call 202-633-4844. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu Semper Fi 5K. May 18, 8:00 AM. All proceeds will benefit the Semper Fi Fund, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides crucial medical and financial assistance to US servicemen and women wounded in Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as to their families. Race held at Anacostia Park. semperfi5k.com DC Rollergirls. May 18, 4:00 PM. (Doors open at 3:00 p.m.) Tickets are $12 for ages 12 and up, $6 for children 6-11, and free for kids 5 and under. Tickets are available in advance at ticketmaster.com or at the door on bout day. Individuals with a valid military ID can purchase tickets for $10 at the door. Bouts are at DC Armory. dcrollergirls.com DC United Soccer Home Matches. May 19, vs. Sporting KC; May 25 vs. Pportland. $23-$52. RFK Stadium. 202-587-5000. dcunited.com

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Capitol Hill Classic 10K, 3K and Kids’ Fun Run. May 19, 8:30 AM. The event includes a 10K, a 3K, and a kids’ fun run, all of which start and finish in front of Peabody Primary School on Stanton Park. The 10K course goes out around RFK Stadium and back, while the 3K goes to Lincoln Park and the fun run is a lap around Stanton Park for kids of all ages. All proceeds from the Classic go to the Capitol Hill Cluster School. For more information, register, or volunteer to, visit capitolhillclassic com. Dance Classes at Dance Place. Classes offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Classes offered in modern, African, belly dance, Afro-Cuban, Hip-Hop. The mission of Dance Place is to improve the quality of life in the metropolitan area through the presentation of educational and cultural programs and to nurture and expand the field of dance nationally. $120 for 10 classes, valid for 3 months. Drop-in for $15 ($13, seniors). 3225 Eighth St. NE. 202-269-1600. danceplace.org Nearby indoor public swimming pools. Turkey Thicket, 1100 Michigan Ave. NE. 202-576-9236. Rumsey Pool, 635 No.Carolina Ave. SE. 202-724-4495. All DC public pools are free for DC residents. Have ID. dpr.dc.gov Nearby public tennis courts. Banneker Community Center (eight outdoor tennis courts), 2500 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-6736861. Kennedy Recreation Center (one outdoor tennis court), 1401 Seventh St. NW. 202-671-4794. All courts are open daily, dawn to dusk. Some are lighted for extended evening play. Courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis for one-hour intervals; extended use of tennis courts requires a permit. Proper shoes and attire is required. 202-6710314. dpr.dc.gov/dpr Shaw Skate Park. A new 11,000 sq. foot skate park has opened in the Shaw neighborhood. 11th and Rhode Island Ave. NW.

CIVIC LIFE Columbus Plaza Rehabilitation Project Completed. The Columbus Plaza Rehabilitation Project was designed to improve access and circulation patterns in and around Union Station as well as to improve the appearance of this high-traffic pedestrian/vehicular plaza. The project was designed to provide needed improvements at the city’s primary multi-modal transportation center, while preserving and enhanc-

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ing the historic character of Columbus Plaza and Union Station. The 18-month construction project commenced in September 2011, and the total cost was approximately $10.8 million. Home Purchase Orientation. May 16, 23 and 30, 11:00 AM. Housing Counseling Services now offers free two-hour orientations every week to help firsttime homebuyers navigate the homepurchase process and take advantage of special loan programs offered by DC government. No reservations needed. Housing Counseling Services, 2410 17th St. NW. Call 202-667-7006 for more information. Public Hearing on Uniform Taxi Color Design. May 29, 10:00 AM. Anyone who wants to testify must register by calling 202-645-6018 extension 4. A written version of the participant’s testimony must be submitted to DCTC forty eight hours prior to the hearing. Hearing is at 441 4th St. NW in the Old Council Chambers on the First Floor. Grosso Near You (informal) Meeting. Fourth Thursday, 8:00-9:30 AM, Big Bear Cafe, 1700 1st St. NW. The meetings will provide the opportunity for constituents to bring ideas and issues directly to Councilmember Grosso as part of an effort to make the DC Council more accessible. Congresswoman Norton’s NW District Office. Open weekdays, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM. 529 14th St. NW, suite 900. 202783-5065. norton.house.gov 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. 202-3322630. 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. u

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+ Dining

by Jonathan Bardzik

Culinary Connections Old friends, new restaurants and the return of the Bloomingdale Farmers’ Market

very time I bump into Sebastian Zutant I have a wonderful meal. Our first meeting was in 2003 over a cheese plate and wine pairings at Komi He expertly described flavors wrapping up my first, and still one of the most memorable, chef ’s tasting menu. We reconnected a few years later over flash fried spinach at Rasika. Our most memorable evening together, however, was over an inky red wine at Proof. After one sip each, my husband Jason and I thought that Sebastian may finally have made a mistake. We were wrong. The wine, and the dish, transformed each other in a moment that defines my understanding of the art of pairing.

Reconnecting at Red Hen

wood and flea market finds transcend catalog chic to feel easy and original. The open kitchen connects eating to the careful preparation of the meal. Jason conceded the prosciutto topped crostini to follow Sebastian’s recommendation and try the smoked trout. Expecting typically deep smokey flavor, we were delighted by a bite that captured the lightness of spring. Crisp bread was topped with fish that tasted more of salt air than salt water, lightly bound with aioli and speckled with roe. We never bother reading the wine list when dining with Sebastian. Hearing our order, he delivered a light, acidic, Italian red which easily handled

Reading up on Red Hen (1822 First St NW, www.theredhendc. com), ahead of our recent reservation, Jason and I were delighted to discover we were about to reconnect with Sebastian, and dine at his first ownership venture. Bloomingdale’s new casual Italian eatery Rustik Tavern’s Chorizo sausage hash was the perfect spicy, hearty start to a misty spring morning. is a partnership with Sebastian’s friends and DC dining scene veterans Chef Michael Friedman and General Manager the gamut of rich, spicy, sharp and sweet flavors Michael O’Malley. Two years in the works and under of our dinner. Jason and I shared/fought over the construction since last October, Red Hen is a welcome rigatoni, housemade like all of Red Hen’s pastas. Topped with a thick ragù and grated Pecorino Roaddition to the neighborhood’s growing dining hub. Designed by Sebastian’s wife, the space pairs rus- mano, the dish is everything you’ve idealized about tic farmhouse comfort with a clean, contemporary air. 1970‘s pizza parlor pasta, with rich, spicy sausage Washed brick, distressed paint on the floor, unfinished against an equally sweet and acidic tomato sauce. 20 u midcitydcnews.com

I forwent the enticing swordfish with ramp salsa verde, to follow Sebastian’s suggestion and order the lamb sandwich. The herb-roasted lamb was rich and clean, sparked by a bright yellow saffron aioli, rich caramelized onions, and grilled rapini. Soft, thick bread, which appeared over-powering, perfectly supported the star ingredients. We added a side of rich, sweet polenta, crisp-crusted with a creamy interior which balanced our dish of bitter, sautéed escarole, topped with a buttery crunch of bread crumbs. Heeding the call of duty to our MidCity DC readers, we accepted the dessert list offered by our waiter, Jared, another familiar face from Proof. Begging for something light, he brought us delicate panna cotta custard topped with rich hazelnuts, maple syrup and beautifully candied orange zest. We enjoyed it alongside an egg cream with malted chocolate gelato. Sated, we congratulated Sebastian, Michael and Michael on a successful opening and began planning our return.

Old Friends at Posto

Another reunion, this one with a dear friend returning to the city for a visit, brought about a long overdue visit to Posto (1515 14th St NW, www.postodc.com). Coowner and executive chef Massimo Fabbri’s restaurant shares similar goals with Red Hen: fresh, local and seasonal ingredients inform a casual Italian menu in a fun, hip space. Executing it equally well, the results are wonderfully different. My meal began with the beef tartare special. The brunoise of clean-tasting, raw beef was molded with equal cubes of rich pecorino, and fresh spring Morels, all dressed in earthy truffle oil. Ending a warm spring day, I told Jason that I wanted a “light pasta dish,” to which he rolled his eyes. However, my plate of Pici senesi, hand rolled,

Sienna-style spaghetti, answered my desire, topped in sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, light fava beans and bright with citrus. Beckoning with wild spring foragings, the stinging nettle gnocchi were pillowy, nearly dissolving in my mouth. Seasonal grassy, oniony ramps balanced earthy walnuts. Our friend Annie’s ravioli was as rich with duck confit as Jason’s cavatelli was bright and gamey

if you wanted to share one.” Smiling, he answered, “no.” The hash was certainly the highlight of breakfast. Sweet caramelized onions and large homefried potatoes balanced the heat from sliced Anaheim peppers and spicy, fatty Mexican sausage. Poked with a fork, rich yolk ran from perfectly cooked eggs. The corn flour pancake delivered lightness with more texture than the usual buttermilk stacks. Sweet, paperthin slices of pear were baked into the pancake and topped with sweet mascarpone cheese and warm maple syrup. The sugar and cream nicely highlighted the hearty flavor of ground corn. As we finished our meal, Josh OgPosto serves casual Italian in a fun, hip space. Photo: courtesy of Posto. burn walked in and said hello. Josh’s dad with spicy lamb meatballs and guan- is Marvin Ogburn, one of the farmers who appears each weekend at Eastciale - Italian salt pork. Dessert, which I can usually take or ern Market (225 7th St SE, www. leave at the end of a hearty meal was easternmarket-dc.org) on Capitol shared, and delightful. We ordered the Hill. Marvin’s farm in the Shenansbrisolona mantovana and chocolate doah Valley produces sweet asparabunet, dishes we had never hear of be- gus in spring, heirloom tomatoes and fore. Sbrisolona, a crumbly cake slightly squash in summer, beautiful apples less crisp than biscotti, was perfectly and a wonderful variety of pumpkins paired with silky smooth salted caramel in the fall. Well worth the quick trip gelato. The bunet, a baked chocolate across town. pudding, was equally silky in texture, topped with rich, vanilla gelato and a Bloomingdale Farmers crisp amaretto cookie. Both were well Market Returns May 12 worth the extra calories, and the right, Speaking of farmers, we’re looking light ending to another hearty meal. forward to the May 12th return of the Bloomingdale Farmers’ Market (R St Run in at Rustik NW between First and Florida, www. For the past two years, Jason has marketsandmore.info). Reid Orchards lost Saturday mornings to helping me will be there with herb and heirloom prepare for my cooking demos at East- vegetable plants for your garden and ern Market. With fresh help this year, Whisked returns with both sweet and he has regained beloved hours of sleep savory pies. See you there with a hot and, this past Sunday, agreed to getting cup of coffee from Big Bear! up in time to beat the brunch crowds. We walked to nearby Rustik Tav- Jonathan Bardzik is a storyteller, demo ern (84 T St NW, www.rustikdc.com), chef and food writer in Washington, an early anchor of Bloomingdale’s DC. You can find him outside at Eastgrowing dining scene. The small space ern Market, each Saturday morning, was warm and cozy on a misty, spring cooking with local, fresh produce. Find morning. Jason ordered the chorizo out what Jonathan is cooking, at home hash while I selected the prosciutto and in Eckington, by reading his blog www. basil frittata. When Jason added a corn whatihaventcookedyet.com or his Faceflour pancake, I said “I was going to ask book page of the same name. u Midcity DC | May 2013 u 21

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+ Shopping

RETAIL THERAPY by Mariessa Terrell

DTLR | 1935 14th Street, NW

n April 22, I made a colossal mistake. I wore my favorite trainers to the 12 mile Tough Mudder race, an extreme obstacle course located in West Virginia. I managed to crawl across the finished line, but my left shoe was not so lucky. Since I have to replace my kicks anyway, where can I snag a pair that “looks like” DC? SIMONE: You can spot a true DC head by simply looking at their feet. Nine times out of ten, they will be rocking pristine New Balance sneakers. Stalwarts rarely vary from the gray trainers bearing the white reflective “N” insignia which actually glow in the dark. While the younger set readily embrace the bolder “skittle” colored versions. As a native Washingtonian hailing from South of the River, you can bet that I have over 6 pairs of New Balance in various stages of wearability. But, in true DC style, every summer, I trot over to DTLR to pick out a new fav. If you want a real dose of DC, visit DTLR while DJ Scottie B is on duty. He plays a cool blend of Wale mixed with Juicy J that will have you trying to Run Joe like the natives.

How to Run Joe like a DC native at DTLR. Photo: Kristopher August Petite atomizers can lighten your load at Vintage on Fifth. Photo: Kristopher August

Vintage No. 5 | 1342 14th Street, NW

fter a year of unemployment, I finally got my dream job working as a lobbyist for the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). To celebrate the occasion, I immediately bought a high powered fragrance to commemorate the day. The problem is that I cannot fit the colossal Valentina perfume bottle in my Chanel envelope clutch. SIMONE: Every doll knows that it is impossible to balance on platform pumps with an overstuffed handbag. What you need in order to lighten your load is a stylish mother of pearl atomizer from Vintage No. 5. Sylvia Murillo opened her “jewelry box” of a shop on U Street about six months ago. Far from a rookie, Sylvia has worked as a vintage store owner for over twenty years, first at Vintage No. 5 in Georgetown and then at Marco Polo in Adams Morgan. Don’t worry, you won’t bust up your “back to work” budget. All of Sylvia’s accoutrements are modestly priced. Plus, if you can wait a week or so, the h back room will soon be transformed to carry only cheap and chic items priced under $10. 22 u midcitydcnews.com

Smucker Farms of Lancaster County | 2118 14th Street, NW

t’s almost pool season. So I am working like mad to get back into bikini mode. I really, really hate going to the gym. But I know I have to do more than walk two miles a day to tighten and tone. Do you have any advice on how to lose 8 pounds in three weeks or less? SIMONE: I agree with Dr. Sakiliba Mines, Director of The Institute of Multidimensional Medicine. She maintains that if you want to lose weight you should work on ridding your body of toxins. Recently, I cleaned up my diet by eliminating foods with preservatives. This was far from easy, but thanks to new grocers like Smucker Farms of Lancaster County, it is not too difficult to eat with the seasons. For $26 a week, Smucker Farms will send you a box containing a 1/2 bushel of greens, roots, herbs, seasonal veggies and whatever fruit is available. Plus when you pick up your “shares” you can browse for other exceptional general store food items such as Little Barn home-style canned peaches and blackberry preserves.

Think tropical for spring at Federal. Photo: Kristopher August It’s easy to eat with the seasons at Smuckers. Photo: Kristopher August

Federal | 2216 14th Street, NW

y guy promised me a trip to Miami for our Anniversary. We aren’t going until July. But, because my wardrobe is more than extensive, I am already packed. I really want to help him elevate his style without throwing all his summer gear away. Any idea where I can go to find some flash to add to what he already has? SIMONE: How about we take our clues from Versace and Gucci and embrace the bold psychedelic colors of lemoncello, cobalt blue and tangerine for spring? Flower power for men is back in a major way. Even the J. Crew set has acquiesced. Lucky for us, Federal, a dandy of a local shop carries some ultra cool options like Gitman Bros. branded button up shirts splashed with rad tropical prints. My advice is to have your Mister toss one on over a pair of white khaki shorts. Add some Tom’s Espadrilles and a pale yellow straw fedora to take it up another notch. You may regret the transformation, though. Especially if he happens to garner more attention than you. Mariessa Terrell, aka Simone Butterfly, Fashion Investigator, does her sleuthing at www.yoohoodarling.com and @SimoneBtrfly. u Midcity DC | May 2013 u 23

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+ Music

JAZZ AVE. WPFW: “Vital & Necessary”

At press time the fate of WPFW, our over-the-air musical lifeline, was not certain but it appeared headed for a new home in DC or in Silver Spring and would stay on the air. “WPFW is a vital and necessary source and choice for sound-based intellect, culture, and music,” says Bobby Hill, Jr., 30-year programmer, former station board officer, and program director. Hill relates the comment of a friend and former station volunteer who recently said, “Pacifica stations often seem to be going through some type of drama that threatens their existence.” Such upheaval, states Hill, “existed when I joined WPFW as a volunteer music programmer in 1983, and continued almost 20 years later … the current strife reflects new challenges and opportunities, as those before also did. WPFW remains important to me; it’s where I’ve met important mentors, developed lifelong friendships, and above all met my wife of 25 years. As I say each time that I close my program, ‘It’s a steady, steady struggle, but the struggle continues.”

Killian CD Has Gonzalez in Prime Form

Our own Benito Gonzalez, the pianist who earned his chops playing at various spots here before going to New York and beyond, shines on tenor saxophonist Stan Killian’s new CD “Evoke” on the Sunnyside label. Known for joyful multi-note, multichord runs, Gonzalez plays with an efficient, still melodic, and constantly creative touch on “Evoke.” The Texas-born-andbred Killian, with his gritty, blues-based tone on saxophone, delivers fine riffs particularly on “Subterranean Melody,” “Echolalic,” and “Kirby,” and the all-original disc shows off Killian’s writing, which features ample space for everyone. Drummer McClenty Hunter’s always sizzling 24 u midcitydcnews.com

by Steve Monroe Vocalist Akua Allrich performs this month at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

by his many and varied melodic explorations. Shipp exchanged chords and melodies with bassist Michael Bisio and drummer Whit Dickey alternately, with each player soloing for ever-ongoing innovations on originals and standards like “What Is This Thing Called Love?” MODATT is a fairly new ensemble with our own area-reared Allison Miller on drums, Shane Endsley on trumpet, and Dan Tepfer on piano that has drawn acclaim for its openair compositions featuring each player doing their own thing but all within the context of an abiding rhythm that keeps coming back to the fore.

Give the Drummer Some...

WPFW radio programmer Willard Jenkins was named a 2013 Jazz Hero by the Jazz Journalists Association.

but empathetic feel, guitarist Mike Moreno’s searing and savvy lines, as on “Observation,” and work by our other home boy on this disc, bassist Corcoran Holt, with his deft, understated pluckings, help make “Evoke” a winner.

InPerson... Matthew Shipp, MODATT

Fans of jazz with an edge and even freer jazz with no edge were treated in April with performances by pianist Matthew Shipp at Bohemian Caverns and MODATT at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. Shipp is the formidable proponent of rushing, wall-of-sound compositions that frequently seem to be going over the edge but just as frequently meld into a blues and even soulful, funky rhythm colored

May highlights: Bobby McFerrin, May 13, Kennedy Center ... Glenn Miller Orchestra, May 14, Blues Alley ... Larry Brown, May 15, Twins Jazz ... Mavis Waters, Herb Scott, Donvonte McCoy, May 17, Westminster Presbyterian Church ... Akua Allrich, May 18, Mandarin Oriental Hotel … Lafayette Gilchrist Trio, May 24-25, Twins Jazz ... Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival, May 1618, Kennedy Center ... Arturo Sandoval, May 16-19, Blues Alley ... Sharon Clark, May 26, Blues Alley ... John Pizzarelli Quartet, May 30-6-1, Blues Alley ... Mingus & Monk, Jeff Antoniuk, Wade Beach, May 31, Twins Jazz ... Elin, May 31, Mandarin Oriental Hotel …

It’s time to give the drummer some … in this case an award to Willard Jenkins for beating the drums for the music for many years in many forms, as a writer, broadcaster, artistic consultant, scholar, educator, producer, and editor – among other roles. The Jazz Journalists Association has named Willard Jenkins one of its Jazz Heroes for 2013. See www.jjajazzawards.org for details. Jenkins is known to many of us as a programmer on WPFW radio, for his Independent Ear blog on his OpenSkyJazz.com website, and for his festival-announcing, promoting, and consultant work. Thanks to you, Willard, for all you do for the music!

DC Jazz Fest

Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth, Stefon Harris & Blackout, the Roy Hargrove Quintet, the Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band, the Cyrus Chestnut Trio, the Ron Carter Golden Striker Trio, Nicholas Payton XXX, Terri Lyne Carrington, Lonnie Liston Smith, Marc Cary, Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Pharoah Sanders The Roots … and many more coming at the DC Jazz Festival, June 5-16. See dcjazzfest.org. Steve Monroe is a Washington-based writer who can be reached at steve@jazzavenues.com and followed at www.twitter.com/jazzavenues. u

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S tay ing Fit

without Breaking the BANK! by Jazelle Hunt

Free Flow

The DC Public Library system has much more to offer than just books, movies, and quirky printers – and free yoga is one example. Release the rigors of the work week at Dorothy I. Height/Benning Library (3935 Benning Rd. NE), Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. Or sleep in and shoot for the Yoga Activist-sponsored afternoon session at Lamond-Riggs Library (5401 South Dakota Ave. NE), Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. Anacostia Neighborhood Library (1800 Good Hope Rd. SE) has evening practitioners covered on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Capitol Hill Yoga (641 Pennsylvania Ave. SE) offers free community classes on Sundays at 6:00 p.m. Usually it’s yoga, but you might catch a Pilates session, depending on the instructor. Nonprofit Yoga District (526 H St. NE, second floor) charges on a sliding scale, so low-income yogis can practice for free. An application is required; see yogadistrict.com for more details. In Southwest, Westminster Presbyterian Church

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(400 I St. SW) hosts a full evening of yoga on Wellness Wednesdays. Flow in at 4:00 p.m. for low-impact Seated Yoga; 5:30 p.m. for ab-engaging Laughter Yoga; and 6:45 p.m. for Sampoorna Hatha Yoga. Donations are accepted.

Dance with the Stars

“No pain no gain” is a myth, quiet as it’s kept. Meet new people and learn some smooth moves with these painless dance-fitness offerings. Stay active with all the best line dances at the Therapeutic Rec Center (3030 G St. SE), Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon. Seniors can step into the 50-andup class at Riggs LaSalle Rec Center (501 Riggs Rd. NE), Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. Get in touch with your DC roots through hand dancing for ages 16 and older at Turkey Thicket Rec Center (1100 Michigan Ave. NE), Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. for beginners and 8:00 p.m. for intermediate steppers. King Greenleaf Rec Center (201 N St. SW) has an all-levels session too, Saturdays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Woodridge Library (1801 Hamlin St. NE) has a 50-and-up session on Fridays at 10:00 a.m. If line and hand dancing are a bit too smooth, sweat through the Zumba classes at North Michigan Park Rec Center (1333 Emerson St. NE), Mondays at 1:00 p.m. or Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.; Hillcrest Rec Center (3100 Denver St. SE), Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.; or Deanwood Rec Center (1350 49th St. NE), Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 2:00 p.m.

Above: Students at Capitol Hill Yoga. Photo by Siobhán Hanna Photography. OPPOSITE page FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: DCCross gym members. photo by MJ LaPierre Owners Stacey DeGrasse (L) and Betsy Poos (R) of Capitol Hill Yoga. Photo by Siobhán Hanna Photography DCPLPetworthYoga. photo by Gracy Obuchowicz. Wellness Wednesdays participants at WestminsterYoga. photos by Jazelle Hunt.

For the Athlete in You

If DC’s social sports leagues were less social, more sports, and 100 percent cheaper, they’d be these offerings. For more than just kicks Sherwood Rec Center (640 10th St. NE) has pick-up soccer matches on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. The Department of Parks and Recreation starts its summer basketball league next month, so there’s just enough time to build an all-star 12-person roster. Games

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t’s no wonder that the District regularly ranks among the top three healthiest cities in the country, according to Forbes, the American College of Sports Medicine, and Gallup. A cursory look at local gym prices would suggest we spend enough for the designation. But not everyone in the District can afford boutique studio memberships or pricey gear, so here’s a guide to free fitness classes for the rest of us. Classes are age 18 and up unless otherwise noted, and you may need a library card or proof of residence to take advantage of the library offerings.

WIDE SHOE OUTLET Men’s and Women’s sizes up to 15 EE are held at the Deanwood Rec Center (1350 49th St. NE) on Sundays and are governed by NCAA rules. Also check out the men’s pick-up games and leagues at Riggs LaSalle Rec Center (501 Riggs Rd. NE), Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m., and Hillcrest Rec Center (3100 Denver St. SE) on Saturday afternoons. Contact the DPR Adult Sports Manager at 202-316-4249 for more information. Softball leagues are also plentiful. The coed league plays at West Potomac Park (on Fields 7 and 8 and near the Jefferson Monument) and Randall Rec Center (820 South Capitol St.

SW). There’s also a senior slow-pitch league, which plays at Deanwood Rec Center (1350 49th St. NE), Riggs LaSalle Rec Center (501 Riggs Rd. NE), and Ridge Road Rec Center (800 Ridge Rd. SE). Contact the DPR Sports Office at 202-671-0314 for more information.

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Adult Swim

The Water Wizards are DC’s premier senior swim team, and the 50-and-older team members swim for fun, exercise, physical rehab, or to test their fins against other local and national teams. Dive in at William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center (635 North Carolina Ave. SE), Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.; Deanwood Aquatic Center (1350 49th St. NE), Mondays and Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.; or Ferebee-Hope Aquatic Center (3999 8th St. SE), Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.

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Straight-Up Cardio

Sorry for the pun, but cardio really is the heart of any fitness regimen. Keep your blood pumping with the aerobics class at Joseph H. Cole Rec Center (1299 Neal St. NE), Mondays and Fridays at 7:00 p.m. King Greenleaf Rec Center (201 N St. SW) has an all-levels strengthening and toning class on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. Build discipline and kick butt in the beginner karate class at Riggs LaSalle Rec Center (501 Riggs Rd. NE), Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. For a challenging workout the intro class at District Crossfit (1525 Half St. SW) may be what the doctor ordered. Whip your body into shape with their free intro class, Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. Fitness boot camp at Turkey Thicket Rec Center (1100 Michigan Ave. NE) is open to participants 16 and older and is sure to bring on the soreness, Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. Also at Turkey Thicket participants 50 years and older can enjoy a strength and toning class on Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. u

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by Anonymous

o more endless forums! No more tongue-tied kooks. No more moderator dirty looks! Finally, Dear Readers, The District’s latest gladiatorial contest has ended. It was, according to some political pundits, to be the year of the perfect Republican storm. Yes, finally all the stars in the firmament had aligned. Progressives, unable to do simple arithmetic, were running multiple candidates. Michael “The Real” Brown and Anita “Chocolate City Mamma” Bonds looked to split the city’s eastern wards. Most importantly, in Patrick “Third Time’s The Charm,” Mara, Republicans thought that they had found a socially liberal, fiscally conservative candidate acceptable to the electorate. What went wrong? To begin with, Brown exited the race permitting Bonds to campaign on her appearance and Democratic affiliation. Tipping her hand with a gaffe on Kojo, she deftly worked at turning out her base in the city’s eastern wards, ignoring Upper, Lower and Outer Caucasia completely. At the end, Bonds absented herself from the forums entirely. Instead, she worked hard in the Wilson Building to earn the endorsements of her colleagues receiving nods from Vincent “CBE” Orange, Jack “Undersight” Evans, Muriel “Girl on Fire” Bowser, Yvette “Miss Congeniality” Alexander, Marion “Mayor for Life” Barry, and Kenyan “Newbie” McDuffie. The media, by and large, gave Bonds a pass. There was little or no discussion of her paltry legislative record. Her budget busting plan to exempt senior seniors from taxes was met with silence. No one examined her lobbying activities at Fort Myers Construction, a major city contractor. The narrowness of her campaign received little editorial notice. While none of this might have dissuaded her base, these issues were certainly relevant to her candidacy. Only 9.3% of voters turned out for the 2013 Special Election. Bonds won with a margin of 2,314 votes out of a total of 49,869--a razor thin margin of victory that was just 4.6 percent of those who voted. The media allowed Bonds to ‘ghost’ her way through the campaign winning with three percent of entire District electorate. Shame on our vanishing profession! Bonds would be wise to take up the mantel of the sainted David A. Clarke, a former occupant of her seat. Clarke, famous for his bicycle-seated campaigning, was intimately acquainted with the byways of all eight wards. At a time when the chocolate was truly the city’s sweet, he ignored no one and asked everyone for their vote. She will have an opportunity next year to do the same. While Bonds quietly took care of business, the media focused its attention on Mara. Endorsed ad nauseam by the Washington ComPost, beloved by the DC Chamber of Commerce, they portrayed him as likely, in his own words, to unite “the reform vote,” a supposed coalition of Independent and Democratic voters determined to throw out incumbents. The “reform vote’ seems to have been a figment of Mara’s imagination. De-

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spite very little media attention to issues, District voters recognized that real policy differences existed between Mara and his Democratic opponents such as Elissa “Take No Corporate Handouts” Silverman and Matthew “The Man from Upper Caucasia” Frumin. When ComPost reporters unearthed a dodgy consulting contract late in the race, Mara lost his ethical cloak; and momentum swung behind Silverman. Yet, her candidacy was doomed by a divided progressive vote and large margins for Bonds in Wards 7 and 8. The rest, as they say, is history. So, here for your edification, Dear Readers, is a rendition of “The Cat Came Back,” liberally altered to fit the District’s unique political ecology: The business community hated paying employees when sick. Carol Schwartz’s support of sick-leave really got them ticked So, they handpicked the Pat while the incumbent was asleep Piling on independent expenditures in a massive heap. That ol’ race burst apart and the Pat lost in a mudslide. With his ears chewed off by the Browns and holes in his hide... But the Pat came back The next election that old Pat came back. Thought he was a goner, but the Pat came back. `Cause he just couldn’t stay away. DC Democratic pols had troubles of their own. And that pesky ‘moderate’ Republican refused to stay home. Tried everything they knew to do to keep the Pat away. Sent him up to Board of Education and told him to stay... But the Pat came back. The next election that old Pat came back. Thought he was a goner, but the Pat came back. `Cause he just couldn’t stay away. On the dais, councilmembers were sitting in a bunch. The Pat saw Miss Anita, thought he’d have her for his lunch. Climbed softly up the polls until he reached the top When an old consulting contract, tied him in a knot... Will the Pat be back? In 2014 will that old Pat be back? Even the Republicans think the Pat is a goner, but will the Pat be back? `Cause he just can’t ever stay away. How many lives does one Pat have? Irritated by The Nose? Let him know! Email thenose@hillrag.com. H

Special (Election) Education

nita Bonds can finally drop the “interim” from in front of her job title. With her victory over five other contenders in the April 23 Special Election, Bonds completes the rise to elected office that began last December when the D.C. Democratic State Committee – which she chairs – chose her to fill the seat vacated by D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson. On April 23, she pulled in just over 16,000 of the close to 50,000 ballots cast—32 percent—leaving progressive challenger Elissa Silverman in second place (28 percent) and Republican Patrick Mara in a distant third (23 percent). Matthew Frumin claimed 11 percent, while Paul Zukerberg and Perry Redd could only muster two percent each.

The Lessons From April 23

Bonds’ Pyrrhic Victory: Bonds may have won, but it wasn’t a decisive victory. In fact, it’s fair to say that close to 70 percent of D.C. voters cast ballots against her. When weighted for turnout—which was highest in Ward 3 and lowest in Ward 8—Bonds’ appeal across the city was generally quite weak. Vote-Splitting Matters: Despite her soft support, Bonds won because her main competitors—Mara, Silverman and Frumin—ate into each other’s vote totals where it mattered most. While it’s hard to say exactly how things would have changed had Frumin dropped out, as Silverman asked him to do a week before the election, even a small number of his Ward 3 supporters switching over to Silverman’s side would have brought her that much closer to victory. This vote-splitting certainly isn’t anything new—it happened between Peter Shapiro and Sekou Biddle in the April 2012 At-Large Democratic primary for one, as well as in the April 26 At-Large

by Martin Austermuhle Special Election. In that race, eventual victor Councilmember Vincent Orange (D-At Large) wasn’t much stronger than Bonds, nor did his base of support extend much further outsides of wards 5, 7 and 8. But he did benefit from a field of like-minded contenders that divided the loyalties and votes of those in wards 1, 2, 3, and 6. If progressiveminded candidates ever want to win, especially in low-turnout affairs like the special elections have come to be, they’re going to have to think—and campaign—much more strategically. Silverman’s Success: The big surprise of the campaign was certainly Silverman, the former reporter, current policy wonk and first-time council contender. Unlike many of her predecessors, she managed to cobble together a broad base of support—according to an after-the-fact analysis of the results, her campaign found that she won 20 percent of the vote in six different wards, something no other campaign could boast. And though Silverman campaigned on the theme of ethics and integrity, she also showed a pragmatic side by trying to knock competitors off the ballot—succeeding in one case, failing in another—and trying to negotiate Frumin off of the ballot. She failed in the latter attempt, but it showed that she understood the point we made above—vote-splitting matters. Mara’s Mediocrity: Other than Silverman’s strong performance, the big story of the Special Election may well have been Mara’s mediocre showing. Compared to 2011, when he came less than 2,000 votes from defeating Orange, Mara did not increase his share of voters anywhere in the city. In fact, both Silverman and Frumin chipped away at his base of support where he tended to do best—wards 2 and 3—while he stagnated in wards

1 and 6, areas that he needed in order to emerge victorious. His inability to scrape together more votes is even more surprising when you consider the money he had at his disposal: he raised $140,000 and benefited from tens of thousands more in outside spending by PACs. All that money clearly didn’t translate to energy for his candidacy. Party’s Over: With Mara’s defeat— his third loss in a citywide race since 2011—the D.C. Republican Party is all but dead. If it couldn’t win with an experienced and well-funded campaigner who consistently stressed a moderate message, it’s unclear who it could run and where it would be most likely to win. This is all the more ironic once you consider that it was Mara that helped unseat the least Republican legislator to sit on the D.C. Council, defeating Carol Schwartz in a divisive 2008 primary. If the D.C. GOP ever wants to win a race, it has to rethink its message and, more importantly, its affiliation to the toxic national party that D.C. residents reject every chance they get. Statehood Who?: Not to pick on the Republican Party alone, but does anyone take the Statehood Green Party seriously anymore? Perry Redd mustered only enough votes to get him above Michael Brown, who dropped out of the race in March. With yet another loss under its belt, the Statehood Green Party continues its streak of not having any representation on the council; its last councilmember was Julius Hobson, and that was in the 1970s. The Media’s Waning Influence: Everyone knows that the media is suffering from an existential and financial crisis, but the extent of its loss of influence couldn’t have been more apparent than it was in recent weeks. Like it did ahead of his 2008 and 2011 citywide runs, The Washington Post’s editorial

board endorsed Mara. But this time, it re-endorsed him in four separate editorials. Despite the hundreds of words it wasted on singing his praises, voters weren’t convinced. The Post wasn’t alone, though—the Current endorsed twice, and the Examiner kicked in for an endorsement of its own. None of them affected the outcome.

What the Elections Means for the Mayoral Race

Looking towards next year’s mayoral primary, the results of the Special Election don’t change the dynamics of what it will take to win. The city’s electorate is divided largely along geographic and racial lines: wards 2, 3 and 6 vote one way, with wards 5, 7 and 8 going the other. That being said, that model could be shifting—albeit slowly, and in small ways. Various precincts in Ward 5 have gone for reform-minded candidates in recent years; both Councilmembers Kenyan McDuffie (D-Ward 5) and David Grosso (I-At Large) did well in Brookland and Bloomingdale, for instance. Additionally, Ward 4’s voters–which tend to show up in droves–have shown that they’re willing to buck expectations and play a decisive role in elections. This, of course, could make for a very close contest between declared candidate Councilmember Muriel Bowser (D-Ward 4) and contender-in-waiting Councilmember Tommy Wells (DWard 6). While Bowser could emerge a frontrunner with her base of support in Ward 4, Wells could continue building upon the progressive coalition that ushered Grosso to victory and Silverman to a close second-place to become the city’s first white mayor. Martin Austermuhle is a freelance writer living in Columbia Heights. H Midcity DC | May 2013 u 29

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Avoiding a Self-Inflicted Disaster Will DC Cut Assistance to Families in Crisis?

s. C is a parental success story by any measure. She is a single mother of five children, three of whom have profound disabilities, yet she has gotten her children into good schools, found them a safe place to live, and recently graduated from a barbering course. Ms. C also shows that success against long odds often hangs on by just a thread. She has relied on welfare at times, when the needs of her children became especially demanding. DC’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program kept her from having to choose between things like food, children’s clothing and putting gas in the car to get to their many doctor’s appointments. Today, however, Ms. C she is concerned that she will not find a barbering job before her TANF benefits are cut sharply, because she has received aid for more than 60 months. As DC’s law currently stands, there is absolutely no way to postpone the date when she – and other parents in challenging circumstances – will lose assistance. Ms. C’s situation may be somewhat unique, but many of DC’s families on welfare face obstacles that would overwhelm the strongest of us, from depression to domestic violence to being shortchanged by the education system. There are 6,000 families, with 12,000 children, that face steep cuts in income assistance this fall to just $257 a month for a family of three. The cuts will occur regardless of a family’s circumstances. In a year when 600 children found themselves living in the District’s largest homeless shelter, cutting assistance to families further is a recipe for disaster. Most of us feel that welfare assistance should be temporary, with the goal of moving families to employment. But most of us also probably agree that families and their children should not be cut off if that is likely to lead to hardship. There is a better approach. Most states offer time limit extensions that “stop the clock” when families face situations that limit their ability to look for work, such as after a serious injury. The clock starts again when the situation improves. DC doesn’t stop

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the clock for any families, but it should. Reasonable time limit exemptions offer a balance between creating a sense of urgency among families on welfare to prepare for work and making sure that children’s basic needs are protected. The DC Council adopted legislation a year ago to create exemptions, but the bill never got funded. With the city’s finances improving, now is the time to put them into effect.

DC’s Backward Approach to Welfare Reform

The District of Columbia didn’t impose TANF time limits until 2011, when the city started phasing out TANF benefits for families on aid more than 60 months. DC came to this game late, since most states started imposing time limits in the 1990s. Yet the way that DC has gone about its welfare time limits was definitely backwards, in two key ways. First, when most states implemented time limits, they let families know that they had a set amount of time before assistance would be terminated. DC, by contrast, imposed benefit cuts on families who had been on assistance for 60 months at the time the new law was passed. While it technically is a 60-month time limit, families in effect faced a one-month time limit because that was the notice they received of impending cuts. If time limits are supposed to be an incentive to look for work, this was not the right way to do it. Second, DC’s time limits went into effect before meaningful employment programs were put in place.

For years, the city offered limited “employment readiness” services to all welfare recipients, whether they had graduated from college or only finished third grade. And DC’s welfare program did a very poor job of identifying families with special needs, such as those with mental health issues. The results, not surprisingly, were not very promising. Parents leaving welfare for work earned an average of $9 an hour, and many ended up on welfare again before too long. The Department of Human Services revamped its TANF employment programs last year, with a more in-depth assessment of client needs and more customized training options, but this occurred after time limits were in place, not before. Mayor Gray and the DC Council ultimately decided to delay further benefit cuts for two years, to give more time for families to access new employment services. But the next round of cuts is now coming up, in October.

DC’s Time Limit Falls on Families Even if They Aren’t Able to Look for Work

Ms. C’s three children with special needs require intense medical attention. One of them is suffering from an autoimmune disease that has caused him to go deaf, develop diabetes, hypertension and cataracts. He requires constant professional care that his insurance company had threatened to cut. Ms. Christian is routinely traveling throughout the Washington area for school meetings, to visit the family physician or to see specialists. These trips take at least 15-20 hours a week. The District’s TANF program doesn’t require families like Ms. C’s to be looking for employment while they are facing serious issues such as domestic violence or the need to care for a seriously ill child. These kinds of work exemptions are part of the TANF programs in nearly every state. But in DC, each family’s 60-month time limit clock continues to run, leaving it at risk of steep benefit cuts, even though most states stop the clock in these situations. This leaves parents with little time remaining to prepare for work once they have gotten past their problem.

DC also doesn’t extend assistance to families engaged in education or training that may take a while to complete. Nine states stop the clock for families in education or training, so that a parent doesn’t have to cut her education short and take a low-wage job to protect her family. DC’s one-size-fits-all time limit policy will mean steep cuts in assistance for thousands of families this fall. Under current law, any family that has received assistance for more than 60 months will face a benefit cut in October. It will not matter how much of a parent’s 60 months on TANF had been spent caring for a relative with a disability, or even whether the parent currently is in a domestic violence shelter trying to put her life back together.

A Successful Welfare to Work Program Should Focus on Jobs, Not Cutting Rolls

The success of DC’s TANF program — or the program in any state — should be the number of families that find stable living-wage work. Reducing the welfare rolls alone is not success. The District could soon find that cutting benefits to families like Ms. C’s, while consistent with the principle that cash assistance should be temporary, could prove counter-productive if it means that more families fall into crisis, more children come to school stressed and not ready to learn, and more families seek emergency shelter as they lose their homes. The instability that the upcoming benefit cut threatens for Ms. C’s family and others can be prevented. A good starting point would be to adopt policies that don’t cut families off when they are facing a situation that everyone agrees prevents them from working. A sensible approach to time limits, that gives families times to work though a crisis and then look for employment, is best for families and therefore best for the city as well. Lazere is executive director of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (www.dcfpi.org), which conducts research on tax and budget issues that affect low- and moderate-income DC residents. H Midcity DC | May 2013 u 31

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New Jobs. Low Prices. Everyday.

Although the date isn’t final, the Walmart franchise plans to open in the Shaw area in the near future. “We plan to open our doors to the Shaw community toward the end of the year around Black Friday and anticipate hiring up to 300 people,” said Walmart spokeswoman and DC native Nina Albert. One local resident stressed the importance of hiring a fair share of community residents and thought elected city officials should be included in meetings to provide input toward Walmart’s community outreach efforts. Albert understood the commitment to hire as many area residents as possible and noted that they have a collaborative program in place that works with key DC agencies to help accomplish it. In addition to posting jobs online, Walmart will hold a local “meet and greet” job fair within two to three months of the grand opening. Albert stated that their goal is to provide area residents ample opportunity to visit them in person and ask questions. ANC6E06 Commissioner Alvin Judd ended the discussion by mentioning that the commission is taking the appropriate steps to alleviate concerns of area residents filling an adequate number of jobs within the new store. “I’ve spoken with the office of Ward 6 Council Member Tommy Wells on this topic and there are plans in place to aid residents in getting prepared and qualified for open positions,” said Judd.

Creative Spaces

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9th Street NW. The property, formerly known as Lady Lisa’s Salon, will be converted into an art gallery and architectural studio with two commercial office units on the second floor. Maggie O’Neill of the art design website SWATCHROOM spoke before the commission to give details on the new usage of the building. The multi-purpose unit will be made available for special events and will provide a creative and alternative venue for local artists to entertain potential clients versus a coffee shop. “We want the space to serve as a venue for community artists to feed off each other’s networks. The building is special to the neighborhood and we want to keep it special by making it a creative space,” said O’Neill.

Mt. Vernon Square. A tentative date has been set for June 1st but it could be pushed back to later in the month. Event coordinator Bill McLeod noted that the total fee for the event is $14,000 and the ANC6E portion will help cover the cost for the stage, advertising, permits and portable toilets. McLeod is expecting a turnout of around a thousand people and told the board that it is important the neighborhood looks great and prepared for the event. “We want everyone to walk and explore the neighborhood, enjoy good food and play games,” said ANC6E05 Commissioner Marge Maceda. Visit www.mvsna. org to keep up with the event date and other information.

Afterschool of Rock

Shaw Crime Report

Charles Garris appeared before the commission board to request a grant of $4,000 to fund a children enrichment program through performing arts education. The program will require students to independently research ways to fight obesity and improve their metabolism through fitness and nutrition. The kids will report their findings through radio formatted music or journalistic style recordings. The commission approved full funding of the request and the program will be held on the campus of Walker Jones Elementary. “This program will provide neighborhood kids a healthy afterschool activity by teaching them to be good speakers and presenters,” said Garris.

Dancing In The Streets

The commission partially funded $4,000 toward a $5,000 grant request to assist in preparation for a June ribbon cutting festival in

DCPD Sargent Lashay Makal and Officer Joshua Strassman were on hand to give a monthly update on area crime and raise awareness among residents. Violent crimes are trending down with only one shooting at 1200 N. Capitol where two arrests were made. Street robberies remain a predominant problem and will rise with warmer temperatures. Smartphones are often snatched on the run while individuals are busy texting and talking. Officials warned the audience to be aware of their surroundings and use your phone after you’ve made it to your destination. Also, people should not hang their purse or backpack on the backs of chairs in restaurants. A thief may be sitting nearby and waiting for you to leave your seat or make the grab when you’re not looking. The officers urged everyone to always keep their belongings on them and in sight. Officer’s Makal and Strassman encouraged meeting attendees

to contact them at lashay.makal@ dc.gov and joshua.strassman@ dc.gov with any tips or concerns of suspicious activity.

New School Funding Support

The board passed a resolution to urge the city council to approve budget funding to build a new Shaw Middle School. A funding delay in the Fiscal Year (FY ) 2013 budget pushed the project start date back to 2018. Mayor Vincent Gray recently agreed to put funding back into the FY 2014 budget which would begin construction in 2016. The new school will be located at 925 Rhode Island Avenue NW.

Parking At An Angle

Angle parking will be permitted on the West side of the 1100 block of 6th Street NW between the hours of 7am and 3pm every Sunday to alleviate parking problems. The motion passed with both support and concern which were communicated to a representative of the Galbraith Church present at the meeting. “Please convey to the congregation that it is important to park on the church side of the street and not the resident side. Neighborhood residents are split over this request so we all need to follow the guidelines,” said ANC6E04 Commissioner Rachelle Nigro.

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can be contacted at dc.coa.ward6. swanda@gmail. com with interest or suggestions. Motion passed to urge the DC DOT to create a solution for K Street parking problems on the recently renovated streetscape. Problems range from sidewalk oil stains to street enhancement damage. Motion passed to support aesthetic enhancements at 455 Eye Street NW which will include sidewalk paving and installing flower boxes. The commission will communicate support to the Historical Preservation Review Board on behalf of a restoration project for a collapsed building at 1505 9th Street NW.

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Spring Sprouts

If the warmer weather, the hay fever and the blooming flowers weren’t enough to inform you that it is finally spring then maybe the return of the 14th and U Farmer’s Market is the harbinger you’ve been waiting for. The market, located at the corner of 14th and U Streets in front of the Reeves Municipal Building has occupied that corner every Saturday for the past many years. The outdoor market runs from May until November. This particular market is one of many fresh produce vendor markets that have sprouted up around the city to offer farm fresh fare to city residents, bringing vegetables, eggs, meats and baked goods from farms and kitchens in nearby Deleware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The closest other farmer’s markets are located in Columbia Heights and Dupont Circle. With the announced opening of Trader Joe’s across the street on the southwest corner of 14th and U in the not too distant future, perhaps the customer base for the farmer’s market might shrink a bit. However, the market seems to have held its own with the recent opening of Smucker’s fresh produce shop just around the corner on14th between V and W.

Sweetgreen Opens at 14W

Further evidence of the “greening” of U/14 is the opening of Sweetgreen, at the newly minted 14W on W Street between 14th and 13th streets. The salad shop opened at the beginning of the month and offered free salads to customers on certain days, as a way to train the new staff. The place looks great and of course so does 14W. The high-end rental apartment complex has opened too, bringing more newcomer residents to U/14. The Anthony Bowen YMCA, one of the city’s historically African-American Y’s, which used to occupy that location but was folded into the new residential/retail complex, is said to be opening perhaps later this spring or summer.

...And Black Whiskey Serves it Up Too

Also opening recently near 14th and P is Black Whiskey. Despite how much the name sounds like a bar, it is a restaurant dishing up standard American food. Most of the neighboring restaurants serve European fare these days so Black Whiskey stands out for its cuisine if nothing else. I understand that they will also play live music there which is also something different from the usual 14th Street dining scene.

But Not Belgian-style!

B Too has opened 1324 14th Street and Chef Bart has brought a fancier Belgian restaurant to the spot. “We’re offering

Sweetgreen opens at 14W in U/14

a full Belgian experience,” he says with what he calls “affordable and moderately priced” dinner specials. Chef Bart also owns Café Belga on Capitol Hill. But B Too has a more polished look, the better to appeal to a stylish U/14 crowd that has so many stylish alternatives.

The Lure of Logan

No doubt there’s a level of excitement and appeal to U/14 that not many other areas in this city can claim although one or two are trying hard to knock us off our perch. Perhaps that’s the reason that shop owner Yvette Freeman is trying hard to find a bigger space in this golden ghetto to peddle her refurbished and vintage wares. Her shop, Foundry, at 1522 U Street, is packed with some interesting items but she says she wants an even bigger space, preferably in the area, to showcase her finds and re-do’s. Other vintage furniture stores like Ruff and Ready and Hunted House have left the area altogether for other parts, where furniture and retail hungry denizens are happy to have them. However, Freeman wants to stay put. With so many food and residential projects dominating the U/14 area, it is nice to see a few of the smaller, non-chain retail stores staying put. The sad thing is that not too many others seem to be coming. If there’s a silver lining at all to the shortage of small, home grown retail in U/14, it is that other parts of the city, especially H Street/Atlas District is not only attracting them but also many of U/14 customers as well. u Midcity DC | May 2013 u 35

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Shaw Streets by Ralph Brabham

Shaw Main Streets Gala a Savoury Success

On April 18 commercial revitalization nonprofit Shaw Main Streets held its 2013 gala at Long View Gallery (1234 9th St. NW ). The event was a record-breaking fundraiser for the organization, bringing in over $80,000 of cash donations and another $30,000 of in-kind donations and drawing roughly 200 attendees. Dubbed “Savour Shaw,” the gala was a celebration of its chef/mixologist host committee: Derek Brown (The Passenger), R.J. Cooper (Rogue 24), Frederik de Pue (Table), Dan O’Brien (Seasonal Pantry), Tom Power (Corduroy), and Ron Tanaka (Thally). Each host had a table at the gala from which they served a signature item. Gala Chair and Shaw Main Streets Board Treasurer Mary Margaret Porterfield rated the night an all-around success: “From the tasty small bites of our neighborhood’s fantastic chefs to the fun music and décor to the generosity of our sponsors and donors, we could not have asked for a more enjoyable, delectable and successful evening.” Money raised at the gala will be used to help fund Shaw Main Streets’ operating expenses and a variety of projects aimed at carrying out the organization’s mission of making Shaw a better place to live, work, shop, play, and pray.

Parcel 42 Developer Chosen

The Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development has selected a team to redevelop Parcel 42. Shaw 42 Developers LLC, a joint 36 u midcitydcnews.com

venture of TenSquare and Chapman Development Group, will develop the long-empty parcel located at the intersection of 7th and R streets NW. They plan to build a seven-story

Properties submitted a raze permit application in October 2012, which is pending. Boston Properties plans to replace the structure with an 11-story mixed use development. The antici-

enable us to operate efficiently while providing a vibrant and innovative working environment for our clients, attorneys, and staff.” The transaction was among the largest leases signed in Washington in 2012.

Table Now Serving Brunch

Table (903 N St. NW ) – which recently won the Washington City Paper’s 2013 Readers’ Poll for Best New Restaurant – began serving weekend brunch on April 20. Offered from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, the three-course, prix fixe menu includes baked goods and a selection of first- and second-course dishes for $35 (exclusive of beverages, tax, and gratuity). The full menu is available on Table’s website, www. tabledc.com.

Morrison-Clark Inn Expanding

The 2013 Shaw Main Streets Gala, Savour Shaw, in full swing. Photo: Ralph Brabham

building containing 105 apartments, 21 of which will be dedicated to affordable housing and the remainder at market rate, and 5,000 square feet of ground-floor retail.

Redevelopment, Arnold and Porter Coming to 601 Mass.

In April NPR moved its headquarters from Mount Vernon Square to North Capitol Street, one final piece in the puzzle to redevelop 601 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Boston

pated LEED Gold Rated project will include first-class office and retail space and will be located at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue, New York Avenue, and K Street. Law firm Arnold & Porter LLP announced in January that it had executed a 20-year lease for 375,000 square feet of space in the new building. Under the terms of the lease the firm expects to move to the new location in October 2015. Richard M. Alexander, managing partner of Arnold & Porter said, “We are excited about the design of the building which will

In February the MorrisonClark Inn (1015 L St. NW ) began construction of its 43,000 square foot expansion. The project will incorporate neighboring historic structures into a new addition. The façades of a neighboring rectory and 1880s townhouse will become part of the space and will be maintained during construction by external bracing and underpinnings. The hotel addition will be six stories with 56 guest rooms, featuring high-end finishes, a central courtyard connecting the buildings, and an expansion of the below-grade parking garage. The Victorian era hotel was built in 1864 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The project is scheduled to complete by summer 2014. u

Bloomingdale Business by Jazzy Wright

10th Annual Bloomingdale Community Day

people are excited about the new restaurants that people will come out.” The event is the largest fundraiser for Crispus Attucks Park. The park group uses proceeds from the event to pay for the park’s yearly $10,000 maintenance costs. Neighbors use the funds to keep the park tidy and free of trash all year round. The Crispus Attucks park group has been responsible

As warm spring weather finally blesses the Washington area, Bloomingdale residents will have a new reason to get out of the house: the 10th Annual Crispus Attucks Park Community Day and Yard Sale will take place in the neighborhood park on Saturday, May 18. The Crispus Attucks Development Corporation, the private nonprofit that owns and oversees the alley park, will host the annual event. More than 500 people came out for the community event in 2012, making it one of the best attended events in the neighborhood. This year’s event will include food, dozens of vendors, musical performances, and play activities for children. Additionally, local pet vendors are planning to host a “pet’s Crowds at the Community Day in 2012 corner.” For the second time the event will also include the “Taste of Bloomingdale,” which for transforming a telephone cable will give attendees the opportunity to yard into a usable green space. sample dishes from newly opened resCorea added that the event is imtaurants in the area such as Red Hen portant not just for the park but for and Grassroots Bakery. Other vendors the overall health of the neighborinclude local mainstays Big Bear Cafe hood, as it gives all of the residents and Rustik Tavern. Attendees will also the opportunity to come together. get an early chance to test food offer“When I moved here, the park was a ings from Costa Brava, the Balkanlot of asphalt. Now people picnic outstyle tapas restaurant that has yet to side and bring their children,” he reopen. marked. “It’s really transformed into a John Corea, a board member of rare green space that’s unique to our the Crispus Attucks Development city, because there are very few private Corporation, said that this year’s event parks in the area.” may be highly attended because of The Crispus Attucks group plans the new restaurants participating in to host other events throughout the the popular tasting event. “The neighborhood’s changing so rapidly,” said year, including a possible outdoor Corea, who has lived in the neighbor- movie night as well as a holiday-tree hood for ten years. “I think because lighting event in the winter.

New Legislation Introduced from Ward Five Councilmember

Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie (Ward 5) introduced several bills in April. Along with Councilmembers David Grosso, Anita Bonds, and Muriel Bowser, McDuffie introduced the “Manufacturer Sunday Tasting Permit

wish to appeal their worker’s compensation claims. Finally, the “Funeral and Memorial Service Leave Amendment Act of 2013” expands mourning leave for city employees from one to three days. Additionally the bill includes sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, grandparents, grandchildren, and fiancées in the definition of “immediate relative” to

Participants at the Crispus Attucks event

Amendment Act of 2013,” which will allow Sunday beverage tastings. The legislation will expand the days when breweries and distilleries can sell their products and conduct product tastings. “Expanded sales opportunities will allow manufacturers to scale up, hire additional employees, and make capital investments more quickly,” said McDuffie. “This type of growth increases the city’s tax base and adds private sector jobs – fueling economic development.” McDuffie’s next bill, the “District of Columbia Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978 Administrative Review Rights Amendment Act of 2013,” is aimed to close legal loopholes for District employees who

bring District law in line with modern family structure.

Million Dollar Home Sold in Bloomingdale

In April the Bloomingdale real estate market hit a new record: a neighborhood home sold for $1.3 million, making it the first residential sale since 2005 to pass the million-dollar mark, according to real estate broker Suzanne Des Marais. The four-story property, which was sold by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, has seven bedrooms, five full bathrooms, and one half-bathroom. The massive 4,300 square-foot Victorian-style home was built in 1900. u Midcity DC | FEBRUARY 2013 u 37

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by Kathlee

K Walk This Way Children’s Walking Tour of Penn Quarter

Grab your walking shoes and join the District Architecture Center on Saturday, May 18, 1-3:00 p.m. for a walking tour of Penn Quarter. Led by architect Mary Katherine Lanzillotta, FAIA, who has been teaching kids about architecture for more than 20 years, the tour will begin at the District Architecture Center, 421 7th St. NW, with a brief review of basic architectural terms and vocabulary. After the tour, the children will enjoy a snack and participate in a hands-on activity: designing and building their own structures. The tour is designed for children ages six to twelve. The cost is $10 per child; all children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. For more information or to register, visit aiadc.com/calendar/event/explorepennquarter-childrens’-architectural-walking-tourand-workshop.

Summer Reading Kick Off Festival

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Smithsonian’s National Zoo Orangutans Turn High-Tech with Apps for Apes

When great ape keepers at the zoo were deciding how to add more variety and enrichment to their animals’ lives, they turned to Orangutan Outreach and a program that had seen great success in 12 other zoos around the world: Apps for Apes. With the tap of a finger, keepers are introducing the Zoo’s six orangutans to iPads, which provide unique stimuli. They found that 36-year-old Bonnie likes to bang on the drums, 16-year-old Kyle prefers the piano and 25-year-old Iris is content to listen to the soothing sounds of the koi pond while watching animated fish splash. Native to Indonesia, orangutans live in the tropical rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. Scientists estimate that in the last 75 years, the number of wild orangutans has decreased by 80 percent. The International Union for the Conserva38 u midcitydcnews.com

tion of Nature lists the Bornean orangutan as endangered and the Sumatran orangutan as critically endangered. Fans who want to provide the National Zoo’s apes with additional engaging apps can purchase an iTunes gift card through the Giving Tree on the Zoo’s website. Orangutan Outreach is also accepting iPad donations directly and will distribute the tablets to zoos around the country. Institutions that previously lacked the resources to participate would then be able to offer their orangutans the iPad enrichment experience. Orangutan Day at the Zoo: This family-friendly event offers educational and fun activities for children, keeper talks and animal demonstrations. This Mothers Day learn about Orangutan family dynamics, Zoo animal care and the fascinating cognitive studies being undertaken by National Zoo researchers. This event is on Sunday, May 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the National Zoo. nationalzoo.si.edu

Kick off summer with a day of fun, family activities. Sign up for Summer Reading while you’re here. Win prizes. On the Main Stage on G Street will be Zumba Workshop noon-1 p.m.; Christylez Bacon & Nistha Raj 1-2 p.m.; Dakshina Dancers 2-3 p.m.; Hip Hop Poetry with Words, Beats & Life 3-4 p.m. The event also features Blue Sky Puppet Theatre, giant chess board, graffiti wall, story time corner, face painting, photo booth, crafts for all ages, refreshments and much more! Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. dclibrary.org/mlk

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Explore the Universe Day: Everyone Looks Up!

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Thomas Day: Master Craftsman and Free Man of Color Scavenger Hunt

Thomas Day: Master Craftsman and Free Man of Color fully examines the extraordinary career of Thomas Day (1801–about 1861), who owned and operated one of North Carolina’s most successful cabinet shops before the Civil War. His surviving furniture and architectural woodwork still represent 40 u midcitydcnews.com

the finest of nineteenth-century craftsmanship and aesthetics. The late Patricia Phillips Marshall, who organized the exhibition at the North Carolina Museum of History where she was a curator, has called Day one of the fathers of the North Carolina furniture industry. A themed scavenger hunt for children and families, “Day’s Way,” is available daily at the Information Desk during the run of the exhibition-through July 28. Renwick Gallery, Pennsylvania Ave. at 17th St. NW. americanart.si.edu

Youth for Understanding Host Families Needed

Youth for Understanding (YFU) is one

of the world’s largest and most respected international exchange programs. A YFU exchange student becomes a member of your family, participates in family activities, shares in home responsibilities, and provides your family with an international friendship that can last a lifetime. YFU international exchange students are carefullyselected, chosen based on their academic excellence and teacher recommendations. They have studied English and many have even received scholarships. Your international son or daughter will be between 15-18 years of age and will come from one of over 60 countries that partner with YFU. If you are interested in inviting another part of the world into your homw, contact Tchi Sogoyou at 240-235-2102 ext 2507 or tsogoyou@.yfu.org. For more informatian visit yfuusa.org. Check out some student profiles at yfusoutheastdistrict.wordpress.com.

DC Youth Synthetic Marijuana Awareness Campaign

The use of synthetic marijuana, especially among young people, is becoming an increasingly serious issue. Further, these synthetic drugs, such as fake weed or K2/Spice, are marketed directly to youth and may be purchased in a local convenience store as potpourri or incense. The D.C. Prevention Center reports that fake weed use among youth has increased significantly since 2008. The average age of a fake weed user in DC is 13½ years old. On May 2, the DC Department of Health launched the first city-wide youth synthetic marijuana awareness campaign to educate youth about the dangers of the drug.

DCPS Restructures Athletic Conference

District of Columbia Public Schools will realign its athletic conference within the District of Columbia Interscholastic Athletic Association (DCIAA) to create and cultivate a more competitive and exciting conference. The updates will also create longawaited parity within the DCIAA. The changes will go into effect for the 2013-2014 school year. Twelve athletic directors, coaches and athletic office personnel worked together, along with consultation and leadership from Mayor Vincent C. Gray and DCPS Chancellor Kaya Henderson, to create the new structure within the DCIAA. The biggest change will be in football with the creation of two new subdivisions. With names created from the Washington, DC flag, the Stars Division will include Anacostia, Ballou, Coolidge, Dunbar, HD Woodson, and Wilson High Schools. The Stripes Division will include Bell, Cardozo, Eastern, Phelps, McKinley Tech and Roosevelt High Schools. Under the new format, both divisions will compete for a championship. The Stars Division will compete in the annual Safeway Turkey Bowl, and the Stripes Division will compete in an inaugural football championship on November 23, 2013. Winners of the Stripes Division will have the opportunity to petition to move up to the Stars Division. All other sports will not have divisions. They will compete as one league playing all other DCIAA teams at least once.

‘Songs for Junior Rangers’ is a Hit with Kids

The National Park Service CD “Songs for Junior Rangers” has children across the country doing the lim-

bo, acting like bison, laughing, singing, and pretending to be in a cave. The CD’s 20 fun tracks include “Wapiti Hoppity” about elk, “Spelunka Funka” about caving, “Frozen Bulldozin” about glaciers and “Four Presidents” about Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The Parents’ Choice Foundation, the nation’s oldest nonprofit guide to quality children’s media and toys, recently gave “Songs for Junior Rangers” its Parents’ Choice Gold Award. The album features park ranger musicians from New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument as well as Navajo singer/songwriter Krishel Augustine and youth ambassadors from New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Visit the album’s website at nps. gov/flfo/forkids/junior-ranger-music. htm for free downloads and purchasing information. Portions of the proceeds from the album fund Junior Ranger projects throughout the country. nps.gov

The Young Scientists Club

Esther Novis, a mother of five and a former Harvard-trained biologist, started The Young Scientists Club as a summer science camp for her then 5-year-old son. Friends from other parts of the country told Novis they wanted to duplicate her concept and the idea for a science subscription service was born! The subscription kits are now mailed monthly to thousands of children around the world and the company’s retail kits are sold in hundreds of specialty stores. In addition to developing new products for The Young Scientists Club, this wise mom has many years of experience teaching at Phillips Academy, Andover and has written the science column for Parents Magazine plus wrote science experiments for the new science curriculum

by McGraw-Hill Publishing. Read more at theyoungscientistsclub.com.

Library of Congress Establishes Special Prize for National History Day

The Library of Congress has established a new prize as part of National History Day to encourage students to study discovery and exploration through the ages. The Library of Congress “Discovery or Exploration in History Prize” will be awarded at a special ceremony on the campus of the University of Maryland at College Park at 8:30 a.m. on June 13, 2013. Sponsored by the Elizabeth Ridgway Fund from the Library of Congress, this $1,000 prize is awarded in the junior division (grades 6-8) of the National History Day competition for an outstanding project in any category on American or international discovery or exploration. The Elizabeth Ridgway Fund was established in memory of the late director of Educational Outreach at the Library to honor her passion for history, students, education and the Library of Congress. National History Day is a national year-long academic program focused on historical research for students in grades 6-12. Each year, more than half a million students chose historical topics related to a theme and conduct extensive primary and secondary research to prepare original papers, websites, exhibits, performances and documentaries for entry into local, state and national History Day competitions. The program culminates in the national contest, held each June at the University of Maryland. For information on National History Day, the annual contest and all available prizes, visit nhd.org. u Midcity DC | May 2013 u 41

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Spring At Last

pring brings on the urge to clean things out. It is time for change. Time to throw the windows open and let in some (relatively) fresh air. Time to get the cobwebs out of the corners. Time to remove the dust bunnies under the bed. Time to go through your closet and drawers, bagging all the clothes you haven’t worn for a year. I’d say donate anything you haven’t worn for six months. That gives you a window to purchase a few new items if you like. The same method can be applied to your garden. It is time to sweep and rake any winter debris. It is time to throw a little caution to the wind and uproot a few dreary plants. It is time to cut back anything that got damaged in

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by Frank Asher

the spring, and shape the shrubs. This is a great time to cut back the lavender, rosemary, boxwoods, and junipers. It is also time to dig out any plants that just haven’t worked for you and to replace a few specimen plants with something more to your liking. Perhaps a native flowering shrub or perennial could be brought in?

Going Native

This phrase; “going native,” is sometimes complex for me. It can have a negative connotation for some. What plants are considered native? They are the plants that have been growing in the mid-Atlantic region since before the Pilgrims arrived. Way before they arrived. These are the plants that used

to flourish here. But because of human development, with ideas of growing lawns and creating parking lots or adding soil amendments that change the character of the garden and allow newer, tropical annual plants a chance to thrive and eventually invade certain areas, the natives have lost favor and space. The fact is that plants are very much like humans. They evolve. That “native plant” isn’t the same plant as its great grandparent. I personally think some of the drought tolerant grasses and other perennials that used to thrive in this area don’t do well now for several reasons. First, the influx of all the other plants has taken up energy from the soil. Certain plants send chemicals into the

soil, thus making it difficult for other plants to meet their needs. Ever wonder why nothing grows under a walnut tree? Some plants attract insects that will eat them. The same bugs may attack “native plants” that don’t have the systems to ward off the pests. Some plants give off pheromones to other plants to call in the troops and assist in killing off the bugs that are eating away at their leaves. Some natives may not have adjusted to the new predators yet. This happens on other levels with people. The urban pioneers come into a certain neighborhood and fix it up. Then the developers come in and fix it up a little more. Then the big box stores come in and crowd out the

small privately owned businesses. Then, more people move in from the suburbs. Before you know it, the demographic of the neighborhood has dramatically changed. Eventually the folks that have lived in a particular neighborhood for over a generation can’t afford to stay. The bigger stores can get products at a much lower price because they buy so much, thus pushing out the little guy who just cannot compete with the market. Gentrification of plants can happen too. The landscape becomes more or less diverse, depending on the neighborhood or garden owner. My story is simple: It is time to work at getting our urban environment back in sync with its natural ecosystem. That is happening now. No more ivy! No more lawns! No more barberry! I could rattle off a list, but wouldn’t you prefer to discover what would work in your own garden or balcony? Consider using fruit trees, or berry-bearing shrubs and plants, or pollinators so the birds and the bees, the butterflies, the praying mantises, and the ladybugs can coexist with us. There is a wide selection of flowering shrubs native to this region. There are a whole lot of native perennials out there too. You can have an ever-blooming garden of all natives if you want. The choice is yours. Stop by the “farm” (OLD CITY Farm and Guild) and check out our variety of natives. We certainly cannot go back to all native plants. There is no need to. But the diversity of natives and others makes a garden rich. We can help the native plants survive and evolve by using them. It goes for the people too. We can help the lowerincome families that have lived in certain neighborhoods for over 20 years find a reasonably priced place to stay that doesn’t completely uproot them from their neighborhood. A neighborhood that is diverse in class and culture is rich and beautiful in many ways. A garden that is diverse in natives and flowering shrubs is strong and rich in beauty. Frank Asher is director of OLD CITY Farm and Guild, est. 2013; 925 Rhode Island Ave. NW. 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. Neighborhood

Price BR

FEE SIMPLE BLOOMINGDALE 17 S ST NW 2420 N. CAPITOL ST NW 2216 NORTH CAPITOL ST NW

$700,000 $605,000 $600,000

BROOKLAND 51 GIRARD ST NE 1517 JACKSON ST NE 3828 17TH PL NE 3606 14TH ST NE 1330 HAMLIN ST NE 1011 HAMLIN ST NE 1509 HAMLIN ST NE 1 CRITTENDEN ST NE 2704 6TH ST NE 3509 17TH ST NE 707 DELAFIELD ST NE 4804 7TH ST NE 1324 NEWTON ST NE 2805 4TH ST NE 625 GALLATIN ST NE

$597,500 $550,000 $497,500 $466,250 $449,900 $435,000 $394,000 $386,000 $385,000 $350,000 $336,000 $317,000 $316,000 $254,000 $220,000

CLEVELAND PARK 3635 ORDWAY ST NW 3534 PORTER ST NW

$1,410,000 $1,362,000

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1224 FAIRMONT ST NW 2814 13TH ST NW 1226 SHEPHERD ST NW 3541 HOLMEAD PL NW 3523 10TH ST NW 3632 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW 606 HARVARD ST NW 1404 MERIDIAN PL NW 437 KENYON ST NW 917 EUCLID ST NW 443 LAMONT ST NW 514 QUINCY ST NW 749 KENYON ST NW 447 KENYON ST NW 921931 RANDOLPH ST NW

$1,250,000 $1,150,000 $750,000 $724,840 $706,000 $677,000 $652,000 $639,000 $570,000 $550,000 $540,000 $488,660 $470,000 $440,000 $180,000

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DUPONT 1763 R ST NW 1543 T ST NW 1760 T ST NW 1832 CORCORAN ST NW 1830 S ST NW

$2,650,000 $1,517,375 $1,437,500 $1,399,500 $1,333,000

KALORAMA 2216 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW 2113 S ST NW 2310 TRACY PL NW 2237 Q ST NW 1837 KALORAMA RD NW 2404 20TH ST NW

$2,850,000 $2,155,000 $2,101,000 $1,880,000 $1,700,000 $1,450,000

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LOGAN 1340 WALLACH PL NW 1431 SWANN ST NW

$1,045,000 $875,000

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MOUNT PLEASANT 1813 MONROE ST NW 2918 18TH ST NW 1901 KENYON ST NW 3220 18TH ST NW 1759 HARVARD ST NW 3447 17TH ST NW 1851 NEWTON ST NW

$1,135,000 $975,000 $961,901 $702,000 $673,000 $650,000 $615,000

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NOMA 1145 6TH ST NE

$572,000

OLD CITY 1406 SWANN ST NW 455 Q ST NW 411 M ST NW 133 BATES ST NW 67 NEW YORK AVE NW 1421 3RD ST NW 26 HANOVER PL NW 14 O ST NW 30 HANOVER PL NW 18 O ST NW 20 O ST NW 16 O ST NW

$1,100,000 $755,000 $715,000 $612,500 $545,299 $505,000 $490,000 $380,000 $350,000 $330,000 $330,000 $260,000

$725,000 $689,900 $685,286 $655,000 $647,500 $610,000 $604,000 $592,000 $570,000 $562,500 $540,000 $532,000 $480,000 $475,000 $440,000 $430,000 $415,000

$404,999 $364,500 $350,000 $345,000 $326,000 $285,000 $285,000 $280,000 $260,000 $260,000 $235,000 $235,000

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33 BRYANT ST NW #1

$599,990

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1177 22ND ST NW #6-K 616 E ST NW #1154 715 6TH ST NW #804 400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #723 1280 21ST ST NW #103 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW #1223 1301 20TH ST NW #107

$1,875,000 $810,000 $508,500 $460,000 $370,000 $329,898 $300,000

CLEVELAND PARK

$556,125 $550,000 1536 1ST ST NW $565,000 3 4317 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #4317 $523,500 86 P ST NW $623,000 4 3883 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #813 $439,500 3401 38TH ST NW #408 $437,000 TRUXTON CIRCLE 3810 39TH ST NW #125 $404,000 217 MORGAN ST NW $665,000 4 3616 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #304 $389,000 3616 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #303 $370,000 3609 38TH ST NW #301 $368,500 WOODLEY PARK 3616 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #201 $362,716 2721 WOODLEY PL NW $1,125,000 5 3824 PORTER ST NW #395 $329,000 2618 GARFIELD ST NW $1,312,000 4 4301 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #2009 $317,500 3024 WISCONSIN AVE NW #208 $257,000

SHAW 2731 ORDWAY ST NW #2

CONDO COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 14TH STREET 1634 14TH ST NW #203

$599,900

16TH STREET HEIGHTS 1301 LONGFELLOW ST NW #308

$159,000

ADAMS MORGAN 1652 BEEKMAN PL NW #A 2627 ADAMS MILL RD NW #405

$605,000 $358,000

BLOOMINGDALE 1827 1ST ST NW #3 150 V ST NW #V308 2201 2ND ST NW #36 33 BRYANT ST NW #2

$633,000 $377,000 $329,900 $700,000

2 1 2 1 2 1 1 3

CENTRAL

3430 39TH ST NW #A-697

3 3 3 3 5 3 4 4 2 4 4 0

PETWORTH 902 QUINCY ST NW 4429 9TH ST NW 409 VARNUM ST NW 527 BUCHANAN ST NW 905 EMERSON ST NW 4845 ILLINOIS AVE NW 335 ROCK CREEK CHURCH RD NW 4919 7TH ST NW 4710 8TH ST NW 4319 3RD ST NW 5010 4TH ST NW 4620 4TH ST NW 832 JEFFERSON ST NW 520 CRITTENDEN ST NW 5102 N. CAPITOL ST NW 201 JEFFERSON ST NW 915 EMERSON ST NW

5012 5TH ST NW 5205 2ND ST NW 322 GALLATIN ST NW 320 MISSOURI AVE NW 4508 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW 5328 5TH ST NW 615 HAMILTON ST NW 5227 5TH ST NW 719 MADISON ST NW 5303 5TH ST NW 930 LONGFELLOW ST NW 5218 5TH ST NW

1218 GIRARD ST NW #2 1326 GIRARD ST NW #3 1332 BELMONT ST NW #101 1105 PARK RD NW #7 1215 PARK RD NW #2 1303 CLIFTON ST NW #4 1207 COLUMBIA RD NW #1 1327 OTIS PL NW #3 1308 CLIFTON ST NW #512 1427 CHAPIN ST NW #306 1435 EUCLID ST NW #1 732 LAMONT ST NW #401 3473 14TH ST NW #3 1414 BELMONT ST NW #106 3500 13TH ST NW #401 1030 FAIRMONT ST NW #204 2750 14TH ST NW #506

$835,000 $811,000 $739,000 $655,000 $585,000 $570,000 $512,000 $489,000 $450,000 $449,000 $449,000 $425,000 $397,000 $377,000 $359,900 $342,000 $331,800

2 3 2 1 1 1 1 3 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 1

Redefining Beauty One Client at a Time! Over 20 years of experience 732 LAMONT ST NW #202 1441 EUCLID ST NW #203 937 RANDOLPH ST NW #2 1108 COLUMBIA RD NW #303 3900 14TH ST NW #302 3900 14TH ST NW #404

DUPONT CIRCLE

1750 16TH ST NW #52 1625 16TH ST NW #302 1737 WILLARD ST NW #2 1736 18TH ST NW #302 1718 CORCORAN ST NW #5 1316 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #506 1601 18TH ST NW #P20 1325 18TH ST NW #1011 2301 N ST NW #517 1717 T ST NW #31 1621 T ST NW #501 2141 P ST NW #1010 1545 18TH ST NW #605 1330 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #806 1711 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #424 2008 16TH ST NW #300

KALORAMA

2301 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #5A 1823 BELMONT RD NW #D 1819 BELMONT RD NW #1 2022 COLUMBIA RD NW #110 1849 BILTMORE ST NW #42 2011 KALORAMA RD NW #3 1858 CALIFORNIA ST NW #21 1858 CALIFORNIA ST NW #41 2410 20TH ST NW #310 1808 CALIFORNIA ST NW #12 2012 WYOMING AVE NW #802 1938 BILTMORE ST NW #3 1910 KALORAMA RD NW #406 1910 KALORAMA RD NW #507 2010 KALORAMA RD NW #202 2010 KALORAMA RD NW #303 1842 CALIFORNIA ST NW #17B 1831 BELMONT RD NW #303 1910 KALORAMA RD NW #002 2032-2040 BELMONT RD NW #121 2032 BELMONT RD NW #315 1811 VERNON ST NW #104

LEDROIT PARK

1828 4TH ST NW #B 74 ADAMS ST NW #1 1828 4TH ST NW #A 51 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #3

LOGAN CIRCLE

1401 CHURCH ST NW #521 1335 R ST NW #1 1735 JOHNSON AVE NW #H 1339 Q ST NW #B 1715 15TH ST NW #E 1308 12TH ST NW #D 1201 N ST NW #G 1314 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #305 1314 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #205 1400 CHURCH ST NW #204 19 LOGAN CIR NW #300 1515 11TH ST NW #2-3 1211 13TH ST NW #703 1325 13TH ST NW #601 1830 11TH ST NW #1 1239 VERMONT AVE NW #202 1320 W ST NW #PH 1320 W ST NW #2 751 P ST NW #6

MOUNT PLEASANT

1725 EUCLID ST NW #4 1810 INGLESIDE TER NW #5 3365 18TH ST NW #1-B 2328 CHAMPLAIN ST NW #420 1708 NEWTON ST NW #301 1673 PARK RD NW #B1 1673 PARK RD NW #206 3409 BROWN ST NW #2

MOUNT VERNON TRIANGLE 475 K ST NW #326 1215 10TH ST NW #31 475 K ST NW #1109 475 K ST NW #1202 430 M ST NW #7

$305,000 $285,000 $247,000 $238,000 $219,900 $204,900

1 1 1 1 1 1

$629,900 $430,000 $339,900 $336,500 $270,000 $240,000 $55,000 $419,000 $695,000 $625,000 $540,000 $379,000 $375,000 $335,000 $256,500 $523,000

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

$1,400,000 $925,000 $699,999 $665,000 $620,000 $546,500 $509,000 $505,000 $486,000 $485,000 $455,000 $444,000 $429,045 $427,240 $358,500 $340,000 $337,500 $335,000 $304,900 $278,000 $248,250 $305,000

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

$569,000 $545,000 $349,000 $315,000

2 2 1 2

$1,390,000 $1,175,000 $1,140,000 $836,500 $512,500 $425,000 $380,000 $365,000 $362,000 $865,000 $752,000 $720,000 $674,900 $645,000 $635,000 $372,500 $899,000 $540,000 $649,900

3 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2

$450,000 $440,000 $420,000 $410,000 $375,000 $351,500 $324,501 $290,000

1 2 2 1 2 2 1 1

$540,000 $446,000 $650,000 $610,000 $425,000

2 2 2 2 1

1213 4TH ST NW #2 1209 4TH ST NW #1 1213 4TH ST NW #1

OLD CITY

1763 P ST NW #1 910 M ST NW #1010 2100 11TH ST NW #303 2020 12TH ST NW #412 1401 CHURCH ST NW #322 811 4TH ST NW #518 2132 11TH ST NW #1 910 M ST NW #423 1527 CHURCH ST NW #C 1445 N ST NW #205 437 NEW YORK AVE NW #904 1931 17TH ST NW #101 811 4TH ST NW #707 475 K ST NW #307 811 4TH ST NW #1206 442 M ST NW #1 1125 11TH ST NW #404 1 SCOTT CIR NW #521 1 SCOTT CIR NW #812 1512 MARION ST NW #103 1727 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #303

PENN QUARTER

701 PENNS. AVE NW #1025, 1026 400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #911 715 6TH ST NW #1102 715 6TH ST NW #603

THOMAS CIRCLE

1133 14TH ST NW #908

U STREET

1917 13TH ST NW #1 1210 V ST NW #6 1435 CHAPIN ST NW #109

$839,000 $527,000 $515,000

3 2 2

$1,000,000 $723,000 $690,000 $639,000 $625,000 $604,200 $576,000 $485,000 $469,000 $462,750 $456,000 $449,000 $420,000 $417,000 $414,450 $375,000 $360,000 $325,000 $280,000 $249,000 $202,000

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

$1,450,000 $700,000 $680,000 $610,000

2 2 3 2

$570,000

$730,000 $825,000 $520,000

2 3 2

$725,000 $450,000 $389,900 $300,000 $299,000 $297,500 $247,500

3 2 2 1 1 1 1

$240,500

$499,000 $429,000 $329,000 $279,000 $270,000

2 1 2 1 1

$570,000 $403,000 $194,500 $182,000 $179,000 $490,000 $375,000 $320,000 $310,000 $295,000

2 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 1 1

$2,330,000 $552,000 $378,000 $268,000 $268,000

4 1 1 1 1

$330,000 $292,000

1 1

$140,915 $48,000

2 1

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