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Hit the City • Joy Hopkins MCDC Calendar 10,000 Art Lovers Celebrate Art All Night • Alexander M. Padro Insatiable • Celeste McCall Retail Therapy • Scott Fazzini Jazz Avenues • Steve Monroe

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The Nose • Anonymous District Beat • Martin Austermuhle The Numbers • Ed Lazere 14th and U • Catherine Finn Logan Circles • Mark F. Johnson Shaw Streets • Ralph Brabham Monsigner James Watkins • Alexander M. Padro

Charity Special Section 36 39

DC Coalition for the Homeless Celebrates 30th Anniversary • Dana Bell Charity Listings

36 kids and family 40

Kids and Family Notebook • Kathleen Donner

at home 44

Changing Hands • Don Denton

Classifieds

COVER: James Watkins. Photo: Alexander M. Padro

The best annual benefit party on the Capitol Riverfront! Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region’s

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011 7:00PM-12:00AM SOUTHEAST WATERFRONT AT THE YARDS PARK Enjoy great food and drink catered by over 30 of DC’s favorite restaurants, music by rock and roll bluegrass band Greensky Bluegrass and opening act by The Cris Jacobs Band, fabulous silent auction, and casual-festive waterfront ambiance! Proceeds support Living Classrooms’ hands-on education and jobtraining programs serving youth in the National Capital Region. Tickets are $125/person and $135/person at the door. Reserved tables of 10 are $2000. Sponsorship packages are also available. For information and tickets, visit or call:

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NOW IS THE TIME! Full Democracy for DC Freedom Rally and March Join Mayor Vincent C. Gray, elected officials, renowned performing artists and national civil rights activists in honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by demanding full democracy for the District of Columbia!

Saturday, October 15, 2011 Freedom Plaza (13th and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW) Rally and performances begin at 9:30am. March to the Washington Monument begins at 11:00am. One City, One Voice… Full Democracy Now! GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA VINCENT C. GRAY, MAYOR

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is directed by Susan Marie Rhea. It opens October 22 and runs through November 19, Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. There is also an additional performance Monday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m. The run time for the production is 2 hours 30 minutes, plus intermission, and it is not recommended for children under the age of 14. Tickets are $35 or $30 for students and seniors and available on the Keegan Theatre website. The Keegan Theatre at the Church Street Theatre 1742 Church St NW (703) 892-0202 www.keegantheatre.com

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Production still from The Crucible by Cameron Whitman

The Keegan Theatre presents Arthur Miller’s Masterpiece The Crucible Possibly Arthur Miller’s most often performed play, The Crucible depicts one man’s struggle for truth, set against the volatile backdrop of the 17thCentury Salem witch trials. Themes of fear, suspicion, lust, and greed run through the work. First performed in 1953, The Crucible was written after Miller was called before Congress to testify in the infamous McCarthy trials. After testifying, Miller traveled to Massachusetts to research the Salem witch trials and based many characters on actual historical ﬁgures. The play won the Tony Award that year for Best Play. Miller also adapted his script into the Academy Award-nominated screenplay for a 1996 ﬁlm version. Keegan Theatre’s production of The Crucible 8 ◆ Midcity DC | October 2011

tion spaces in DC, balancing an environmentally conscientious design with the requirements of a professional exhibition space for artists working in a variety of media including painting, sculpture, photograph, video, audio, digital, and site-speciﬁc installation. The Hamiltonian Gallery is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, from noon to 6:00 p.m. or by appointment. Hamiltonian Gallery 1353 U Street NW, Suite 101 (202)332-1116 www.hamiltoniangallery.com

Indie/Folk Duo at Lincoln Theatre The Civil Wars got two huge popularity boosts that have them selling out shows all over the country. Their single “Poison & Wine” was featured in its entirety on the Grey’s Anatomy episode “New History” and was then shared on Taylor Swift’s iTunes playlist. The Civil Wars, a duo comprised of Califor-

Hamiltonian Gallery announces a pair of solo exhibitions by artists David Page and Hamiltonian Fellow Nora Howell to run concurrently. Though the artists differ in both tone and subject, Howell and Page have created new sculptural installations, and video and photography works driven by both their observations of society and their own personal backgrounds regarding issues of identity, power systems, fear, and safety. Howell uses an interactive performance-installation, a video projection, and a series of photographs to depict various images of black and white contrasts and racial perceptions. Page presents three sculpDavid Page installation at Hamiltonian Gallery tural installations to address perceptions of fear, threats, and “other-ness” in our culture. nia-to-Nashville transplant Joy Williams and her This exhibition will be on view from September partner, Alabaman John Paul White, came to17 to October 29, 2011. The gallery will also host gether at a songwriters’ camp in 2008. Williams an artist talk with Howell and Page on Wednesday, comes from a pop background, though she cites October 12th, at 7:00p.m. Billie Holiday and the Beach Boys as the music The Hamiltionian Gallery has named itself she grew up on. Meanwhile, White is heavily inone of the first green contemporary art exhibi- fluenced by Kris Kristofferson and Johnny Cash.

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They felt an instant musical connection. Their second show was recorded and released as the CD, Live at Eddie’s Attic; it’s available now as a free download from their website. Earlier this year, the duo released Barton Hollow, their ﬁrst full-length studio project. The duo is known for their barebones arrangements and “harmonious discord.” Their name, The Civil Wars, is a reference to the unique blend of their individual sounds which simultaneously complement and contrast each other. The Civil Wars take the stage at Lincoln Theatre on October 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30, on sale at www. ticketmaster.com and the Lincoln Theatre box oﬃce which is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Lincoln Theatre 1215 U Street, NW (202) 328-6000 www.thelincolntheatre.org

Bonus Pick: SpeakeasyDC Gets Lucky Speakeasy DC presents “Jackpot: Stories about reversals of fortune, hitting the big time, or losing it all.” The open mic night takes place at Town Danceboutique on October 11, 2011. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m.Tickets are $14 pre-sale, $15 cash at door. Speakeasy DC at Town Danceboutique 2009 8th Street NW (240)8889751 www.speakeasydc.com Joy Hopkins has been a resident of the District of Columbia for more than 13 years. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Music Industry from James Madison University and a Master’s degree in Arts Management from American University. She is a Jill-of-alltrades, working as a nonproﬁt fundraiser, a direct sales consultant, and an artist rep. Her interests include reading, wine, music, crochet, and food. ◆

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HALLOWEEN AROUND THE AREA The Ghost Story Tour of Washington. October 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, 30 and 31, 8:00 PM. Visit haunted Lafayette Square with your costumed character guide (which famous ghost is it? Guess correctly and she’ll give you a prize) and learn about ghosts, local legends, eyewitness accounts and more. Thrill to dramatic scenes as you “meet” the ghosts of Washington on this unusual stroll through Lafayette Square at night. Meets at Vermont and I (eye) St NW on Vermont across from the McPHerson Square Metro Station exit. We’ll have the ghost story tour sign and ghostly light and they’ll be in costume. Treats for guests, a prize or two and no one jumping out to get you makes this the perfect tour for ages 8, up. $12, adults; $6, 16 and under. 301-588-9255. historicstrolls.com

powerful animals that lurk in the Freer Gallery. In the classroom, hand-color a mask from one of these powerful creatures to wear for Halloween. Free. Sackler Gallery, 1050 Independence Ave. SW. 202-633-4880. asia.si.edu Air & Scare at Air and Space. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2:00-8:00 PM. Discover the spooky side of air and space at the Udvar-Hazy Center’s seventh annual Air & Scare! Arrive in costume for safe indoor trick-or-treating. Participate in creepy crafts, spooky science experiments, and other Halloween-themed activities. Free but parking is $15. Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Dulles Airport. nasm.si.edu 2nd Annual Triangle Park Dog Costume Contest. Saturday, Oct. 29, 1:00 PM. The event has been moved to Triangle Park at Third

and Massachusetts Ave. NW, to better accommodate all the dogs and their owners. The center circle of the park provides a natural stage. So dog owners are encouraged to dress their pooches in their best fancy dress and compete for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, and Fashion Pioneer awards! mountvernontriangle.org National Building Museum Ghost Tour. Sunday, Oct. 30, 8:009:00 PM. Explore the haunted past of the National Building Museum. See a different side of the Museum on this lantern-light tour led by the ghost of Mary Surratt. Who are the irritable rider on horseback and the footless figure? Why are there mysterious faces swirling in the 75 foot Corinthian columns? And, why do these ghosts (and more!) call the National Building Museum their home? All will be revealed on this behind-the-scenes tour of the mysteries of the Museum. $20. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. nbm.org

Boo! Run for Life 10K and 2 Mile Fun Walk. Sunday, Oct. 16, 8:00 AM. The Halloween-themed Boo! Run for Life 10K is a seasonal favorite of many runners. Run the 10K in costume, or enjoy a scenic 2 mile walk around the Tidal Basin! West Potomac Park, Washington DC. $28-$31. 703-786-8581. boorunforlife.com

Hilloween. Monday, Oct. 31, 5:30-7:30 PM at Eastern Market on Seventh St. SE. There will be hay rides, moon bounces, carousel rides, toys, balloons and candy. This much-anticipated, free Halloween event is sponsored by the Von Schlegel Realty Team and Tunnicliff’s Tavern. If you would like to volunteer, call Mike Holt at 202-355-5158.

Boo at the Zoo. Oct. 21, 22 and 23, 5:30-8:30 PM. Enjoy tasty candy, delicious snack foods, and other special treats from more than 40 treat stations. This family-friendly event offers animal encounters, keeper talks, and festive decorations. Proceeds support animal care, conservation science, education, and sustainability at the National Zoo. $30. nationalzoo.si.edu

East Capitol Street at Halloween. Between Third St. and 11th St. is THE place to be on Halloween night. 2nd Annual Zombie Party and Parade at NW1 Library. Monday, Oct. 31. Starts after school where you can get zombified before heading out to trick or treat. Then there will be a zombie parade into the rec center. Free. NW1 Library, 155 L St. NW. 202-939-5946. dclibrary.org/northwest

Drag Queen High Heel Race. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 9:00 PM. Always fun, always outrageous and always held on the Tuesday before Halloween, this annual event features elaborately costumed drag queens racing down 17th St. NW from R to Church St. It attracts large crowds to cheer them on so don’t expect to park in the area. The race begins at 9:00 PM but come early because the real fun begins before the race. An informal block party follows. Harvest Halloween. Thursday, Oct. 27 and Friday Oct. 28, 10:15-11:30 a.m. Join Oran (“Chef FONZ” and “Professor Wingnut Wants to Fly”) Sandel at the Discovery Theater pumpkin patch for songs, games, and more. He’ll spin an American Indian harvest story; we’ll look inside Mr. Jack O’ Lantern (what really makes him tick?); and we’ll create a pumpkin face for Discovery Theater. Bring in your design, and they’ll post it on their Facebook page. $8 ($6, child; under 2, $3). S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW. 202-633-8700. discoverytheater.org. ImaginAsia: Masked Identities. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2:00 PM. Prepare for All Hallows’ Eve by discovering the identity of the gods, demons, heroes, and

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Trick or Treat at Tudor Place. Monday, Oct. 31, 3:006:00 p.m. Children don their Halloween costumes to trick or treat through Tudor Places enchanting gardens! The fun continues as children of all ages create tasty Halloween treats to take home. $7, childred; $3, adults. Tudor Place, 1644 31st St. NW. 202-965-0400. tudorplace.org Find Pumpkin Patches in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. Also find hay rides, pony rides, corn mazes and more. pumpkinpatchesandmore.org

Rescheduled MLK Memorial Dedication Oct. 16, 9:00 AM. President Barack Obama, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, members of the King Family, and civil rights leaders are expected to participate. The Dedication, originally planned for August 28, the 48th anniversary of the March on Washington and Dr. King’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech, was postponed due to Hurricane Irene. There will be limited, reserved seating for the official Dedication party inside the forecourt of the Memorial. The West Potomac Park viewing site is open to the public and tickets are not required. West Potomac Park. dedicatethedream.org

Maquette of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial’s Stone of Hope Image: Courtesy of Washington, DC Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc.

SPECIAL EVENTS Taste of DC. Oct. 8-10. Taste of DC is a food, wine, beer, and music festival in Washington DC. The event will feature tastings and dishes from more than 80 of DC’s best restaurants, eateries and food trucks, a Farmto-Fork zone, and the chance to get up close and personal with local chefs and winemakers. Wine and craft beer pavilions will showcase wines from around the world as well as craft beers that are brewed around the region. Live entertainment will be performed on

GET RESULTS four stages with national headlining acts, local bands, chef demonstrations and family performances. Free admission. Food and beverage tickets, 10 tickets for $15. Pennsylvania Ave. NW, between Ninth St. and 14th St. thetasteofdc.org

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Taste of DC World Chili-Eating Championship Presented by Ben’s Chili Bowl. Sunday, Oct. 9, 1:00 PM. Joey Chestnut, the #1-ranked eater in the world, and Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas, the 105-pound eating phenom out of Alexandria, VA, will clash at The Taste DC. At stake during the 6-minute MLE sanctioned contest is a $3,000 cash purse and the coveted title of World Chili-Eating Champion. Chestnut is expected to consume nearly three gallons of chili in six minutes and Ben’s Chili Bowl will prepare more than 30 gallons of their famous chili for the 15person event. On Saturday, October 8, an amateur chili-eating championship will take place at 1:00pm from The Taste of DC’s Main Stage with the top two finishers earning a spot in Sunday’s World Championship. Free admission. Pennsylvania Ave. NW, between Ninth St. and 14th St. thetasteofdc.org

National Fossil Day on the Mall. Wednesday, Oct.12, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. Join paleontologists and park rangers to kick off National Fossil Day during Earth Science Week (Oct. 9-15). The event includes activities for all ages. Free. 10th St. and Constitution Ave. NW in front of the Smithsonian Natural History Museum. 202-619-7222. Asbury United Methodist Church 175th Anniversary Celebration. Oct. 12-16. The historical Ashbury United Methodist Church, at the corner of 11th and K sts, NW, is celebrating its 175th anniversary. The theme “Embracing The Past, Climbing Toward The Future” provides the back drop for a weeklong celebration, as the church invites persons of all ages to participate in prayer, revival, fellowship, Sunday worship in “Joyful Sounds” and witness a dramatic presentation entitled “In the Spirit of the Pearl”--the true story of an African American family boarding a ship in Africa heading for America and finding spiritual fortitude, strength, and prosperity as one of the first families attending Asbury. For information about times and dates of each event, email asburymail@ asburyumcdc.org. National Fossil Day on the Mall. Wednesday, Oct.12, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. Join paleontologists and park rangers to kick off National Fossil Day during Earth Science Week (Oct. 9-15). The event includes activities for all ages. Free. 10th St. and Constitution Ave. NW in front of the Smithsonian Natural History Museum. 202-619-7222. White House Fall Garden Tours. Oct. 15-16, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. Free, timed tickets may be picked up at the NPS Ranger Station at 15th and E sts., NW (just behind the White House) beginning at 8:00 AM both days. Historically, it’s much easier to get tickets for the afternoon. Check the White House

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Washington International Horse Show Oct. 25-30. An equestrian tradition since 1958, the Washington International Horse Show brings top horses and riders from the US and abroad, including Olympic champions, to compete for more than $400,000 in prize money and championship titles. About 500 horses participate in show jumping, hunter and equitation events during the six-day show. Special exhibitions, shopping in more than 50 specialty boutiques and Kids’ Day on Saturday, round out this family-friendly show. wihs.org

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website for a list of things you cannot bring along with you. whitehouse.gov Peirce Mill Reopens with Harvest Festival. Oct. 15, 10:00 AM-8:00 PM. The functioning grain mill in Rock Creek Park, Peirce Mill, will be the site of a Harvest Festival to celebrate its’ reopening. Peirce Mill was built in the 1820’s, and operated commercially until 1897. After the mill broke down in 1993 and was closed, a $3 million restoration campaign funded the reconstruction of almost all the internal wooden machinery and the waterwheel. The landscape has been restored to give the site a more authentic 19th century feel. The festival will feature live music from that era, demonstrations by blacksmith and other craftspeople, and, of course, tours of and talks on the mill’s 200-year history. Peirce Mill and Barn are at the corner of Tilden St. (same as Park Rd.), NW and Beach Dr. 202-895-6070. nps.gov/pimi

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Jean-François Regnard’s The Heir Apparent. Through Oct. 23. Broadway playwright David Ives returns with The Heir Apparent, an adaptation of Jean-François Regnard’s 1708 masterpiece, directed by Artistic Director Michael Kahn. Eraste desperately wants to marry Isabelle, but first he needs to secure an inheritance from his miserable old uncle, Geronte. Geronte won’t make it easy for Eraste, though, as he’s bequeathed his money to distant relatives. Can Eraste’s resourceful servant save the day with his powers of disguise and his quick wit? Love, family and intrigue join to make this a hilarious French farce that shouldn’t be missed. $50-$90. Lansburgh Theatre, 450 Seventh St. NW. 202-547-1122. shakespearetheatre.org Something of Splendor: Decorative Arts from the White House. Through May 6, 2012. This exhibition allows visitors to explore the history of the decorative arts in the nation’s foremost home. It includes 95 objects—furniture,

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ceramics, metals, glass and textiles—from the permanent collection of the White House. Renwick Gallery, 1661 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-633-7970. americanart.si.edu The Habit of Art at Studio. Extended through Oct. 23. Wistful and filthily funny, the latest play from the awardwinning writer of The History Boys examines creativity, desire, and the tenacity of the artistic spirit. The Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. 202-332-3300. studiotheatre.org Lungs at Studio. Through Oct. 16. A couple negotiates sex, parenthood, and responsibilities large and small in Duncan Macmillan’s intimate drama about chance, change, and consequence. The Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. 202-332-3300. studiotheatre.org A Bright New Boise at Woolly. Oct. 10-Nov. 6. Prepare yourself: in the parking lot of a mega craft store in Idaho, someone is summoning The Rapture. Samuel D. Hunter’s heartbreakingly funny reckoning between a father and son will shatter your preconceptions about the sacred, the profane, and the secret lives of big box retailers. Appropriate for ages 14, up. $35-$67.50. Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D St. NW. 202-393-3939. woollymammoth.net Spotlight on Design Lectures. Oct. 11, Moshe Safdie: Symbols in the Public Realm. In an exclusive appearance for the Spotlight on Design series, Moshe Safdie will discuss his work in cities throughout the world. Oct. 18, BIG/ Bjarke Ingels Group. The founding principal of BIG/Bjarke Ingels Group believes that quality of life does not have to be sacrificed when designing environmentally responsible architecture. $20. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. nbm.org The 2011 Bloomingdale House Tour: Fresh, Fierce and Fabulous. Saturday, Oct. 15, 1:00-5:00 PM; reception, 2:00-6:00 PM. The tour features several of the most beautiful homes and gardens in the Bloomingdale neighborhood of northwest Washington, DC. $20 in advance; $25

day-of. Purchase tickets at Big Bear Café, 1700 First St. NW and Windows Café, 101 Rhode Island Ave. NW. housetour.bloomingdaledc.com Georgia Avenue/Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail Unveiling. Saturday, Oct. 15. on the front lawn of Howard University Hospital. All are welcome to attend this celebration, unveiling 19 signs documenting the history of Georgia Avenue from S St. to New Hampshire Avenue. Harman Center for the Art Annual Gala. Monday, Oct. 17. Following the spectacular array of multidisciplinary performances in Sidney Harman Hall-featuring Chelsea Clinton, Sabrina LeBeauf, Kelly McGillis and Bradley Whitford, among many, many other-guests and performers will move over to the National Building Museum to enjoy an open bar, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, DJ, dessert and dancing. Gala After Hours is a young professionals event hosted by the Shakespeare Theatre Company in association with the Harman Center for the Arts Annual Gala. Black tie. $125. For more information, contact Meghan Metzger at 202547- 3230 ext.2331. GalaAfterHours@ShakespeareTheatre.org “The Civil Wars” at Lincoln Theatre. Oct. 23, 8:00 PM. Indie/Country folk artists The Civil Wars makes their way to DC. Widely hailed for their Internet album “Live at Eddies Attic”, the talented duo of Joy Williams (vocals) and John Paul White (guitar) will perform their hits Poison and Wine and songs from their recent CD Barton Hollow. $30. Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. 202-328-6000. thelincolntheatre.org National City Christian Church Noon Concerts. Fridays in Oct., 12:15-1:00 PM. Pipe organ recital series, “Magical, Mystical, Musical Machine”, will allow you to hear the majesty of the church’s 7,000-pipe, five-keyboard Möller organ in 30-minute recitals of some of the most thrilling, sublime, audience-friendly, and entertaining music written by the great musical geniuses for the “King of Instruments” and performed by Washington DC’s finest concert organists. Free but an offering will be taken. 5 Thomas Circle. 202-797-0103. nationalcitycc.org Steinway Series of classical music concerts at American Art Museum. Second Sunday of every month, 3:00 PM. The Steinway Series is a classical music concert that features the 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.) 202-6331000. americanart.si.edu

Velocity DC Dance Festival. Oct. 20-23. Four days of world-class dance. $18. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-547-1122. shakespearetheatre.org Washington Wizards Preseason. Oct. 21, vs. Dallas and Oct. 22, vs. Memphis. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 202-628-3200. nba.com/ wizards Yoga at NW1 Library. Tuesdays, 6:30 PM. Free, walk-in. There is a sign-in sheet and you must sign a waiver to participate. NW1 Library, 155 L St. NW. 202-939-5946. dclibrary. org/northwest National Walk Now for Autism Speaks 5K. Saturday, Oct. 22, 8:30 AM. Please join National Walk Now for Autism Speaks and help raise money to fund research into the causes, prevention, treatments and cure for autism. This fun-filled day is their single most powerful event to raise funds for critical research and awareness. The National Mall, Ninth St. NW and Madison Ave. NW. 202-955-3111. walknowforautismspeaks.org Marine Corps Marathon. Sunday, Oct. 30. Registration is closed out but you can watch along the course. marinemarathon.com Rock Creek Park Trail Rides. On Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. and Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through Aug., take a one-hour guided horseback ride through Rock Creek Park. Weekend rides are at 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM on Saturdays and 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM on Sundays. Weekday rides are at 6:00 PM. No prior experience is necessary but riders must be under 200 lbs. except for one horse that can carry up to 225 lbs. Reserve you ride well in advance at rockcreekhorsecenter.com or call 202-362-0117. $40. Rock Creek Horse Center, 5100 Glover Road, 1/2 block south of Military Road, NW. Watch for signs.

Shaw Skate Park. A new 11,000 sq. foot skate park has opened in the Shaw neighborhood. 11th and Rhode Island Ave. NW.

Washington Capitals Ice Hockey. Oct. 8, 10, 15, 18 and 22, 7:00 PM. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 202-628-3200. capitals.nhl.com

Kung Fu and Tai Chi at the Historical Society of Washington, DC. Every Saturday (rain or shine). Kung Fu, noon; Tai Chi, 1:00 PM. Suitable for all ages. Kung Fu is a broad term that is used to describe all martial arts of Chinese origin. The ancient art of Tai Chi is a style of Kung Fu that emphasizes internal energy. Free. No RSVP required. Historical Society of Washington, DC, 801 K St. NW (Mount Vernon Square). 202-383-1850. historydc.org

DC United Soccer Home Matches. Oct. 15, 19 and 22 and 24. $23-$52. RFK Stadium. 202587-5000. dcunited.com

Washington, D.C. 20001 Rev. Dr. Louis Shockley, Senior Pastor 175th Church Anniversary Celebration October 12th - 16th, 2011 The historical ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, at the corner of Eleventh and K Sts, N.W, Washington, DC, will be celebrating its 175th Anniversary from Oct 12 th-16th. The theme: “Respecting the Past, Moving into the Future” provides the back drop for a week-long celebration, as the church invites persons of all ages to participate in prayer, revival, fellowship, Sunday Worship in song, “Joyful Sounds” and witness a dramatic presentation entitled “Washington’s Greatest Slave Escape: In the Spirit of the Pearl”, a true story about the courageous Edmondson family and about 70 other enslaved people residing in our nation’s capital and when in 1848 several of their children headed for freedom on the schooner, “The Pearl”, were captured, and thrown back into slavery, they fought to raise money to free them with the help of Asbury Church, Frederick Douglas, Harriet Beacher Stowe, and government officials.

For information regarding times and dates of each event, please contact:

Asbury United Methodist Church www.asburyumcdc.org or asburymail@asburyumcdc.org

Saturday and Sunday Road Rides. Every Saturday, 10 AM and Sunday, 8:30 AM. The Bike Rack. The Saturday ride is more of an introductory ride and caters to road riders who are new to the sport, hybrid riders intimidated by the faster pace of the Sunday ride, and anyone who just wants a shorter (approx. 20 to 30 miles) and slower (12 to 14 mph) pace. The Sunday ride is 40-mile, moderately paced ride that emphasizes group riding techniques, newcomers to the group riding are welcome as riders regroup throughout, so that nobody is left behind. Helmets mandatory both rides. Free. 1412 Q St. NW. 202-387-BIKE. bikerackdc.com.

SPORTS, DANCE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS

Janney 5K. Saturday, Oct 15, 9:00 AM. 5k race and Fun Run to benefit Janney Elementary, a DC public school. janney5k.com

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Pick-up Field Hockey on the Mall. Every Monday at 6:00 PM. Meets at the fields in front of the Smithsonian Metro stop for males and females who have a passion for field hockey. No experience necessary. Bring water, shinguards, mouthguard, cleats, a field hockey stick, and either a reversible jersey or a light and dark shirt - no grays please. Free. 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. 202-671-0314. dpr.dc.gov/dpr Nearby indoor public swimming pools. Turkey Thicket, 1100 Michigan Ave. NE. Open Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM-8:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; closed, Sunday. 202-576-9236. Rumsey Pool, 635 No.Carolina Ave. SE. Open Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM-9:00 AM and noon-9:00 PM; Saturday, 1:00-5:00 PM; Sunday, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. 202-724-4495. The pools are free for DC residents. Have ID with you. dpr. dc.gov US National Arboretum Full Moon Hikes. Registration open for hikes in October, and November. They always fill up so register early. 202-245-4521. usna.usda.gov

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Friends in the Market “Funky Flea Market” with a DJ. Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. New and used clothing, tools, furniture, jewelry, plants, soaps, art, CD’s, videos and electronics. 6th St. NE (north of Florida Ave. beside DC Farmers Market). 202-399-6040. 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). 202362-8889. freshfarmmarket.org 14th and U Farmers’ Market. Saturdays, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. At the corner of 14th and U sts. NW. Bloomingdale Farmers’ Market. Sundays, through November, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. This is a seasonal open air producer-only market. First and R sts. NW. Mount Vernon Triangle Market. Sundays, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Fifth and Eye sts. NW. diversemarkets.net

NOMA Farmers Market. Wednesdays, through Oct. 26, 3:00-7:00 PM. 1200 First St., NE. nomabid.org Penn Quarter FRESHFARM Market. Open Thursdays, 3:00-7:00 PM. North end of Eighth St, between D and E sts. NW. freshfarmmarket.org 9th and U Flea Market. Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Ninth and U sts. NW. Outdoor Market at Union Station. Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-7:00 PM. Open through the end of October, the West Carriage Porch is the site of a lively market featuring gourmet Mexican and Indian street food, fresh cut flowers, locally grown fruit, artisan bread, handmade jewelry and more. Scroll down to see special offers and images of this truly unique place to shop and eat. 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. 202775-3532. or georgetownfleamarket.com Eastern Market. Daily except Mondays and important holidays. Weekdays, 7:00 AM7:00 PM; Saturdays, 7:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sundays, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Flea market and arts and crafts market open Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM. Eastern Market is Washington’s last continually operated “old world” market. On weekends the market area comes alive with farmers bringing in fresh produce, craft and flower vendors, artists, a flea market and street musicians. 200 block of 7th St. SE. 202-698-5253. easternmarket-dc.com

CIVIC LIFE Friends of Northwest Library. The newly formed Friends of Northwest One Library have met a few times. Email northwestonelibrary@dc.gov if you’d like to be added to their list and be notified of the next meeting. Northwest One Library, 155 L St. NW. 202-939-5946. dclibrary.org/northwest Congresswoman Norton’s NW District Office. Open weekdays, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM. 529 14th St. NW. 202-783-5065. norton. house.gov Eckington Neighborhod Dog Park Organizing Committee. Persons interested in joining a committee to begin the process of establishing a dog park near the Harry Thomas Sr. Rec Center, contact Sylvia Pinkney at 5C02@ANC.dc.gov. All-Ways Mount Pleasant. First Saturday, noon-2:00 PM. LaCasa. All-Ways is a citizen’s association primarily for the tenants of the larger apartment buildings of Mount Pleasant. 3166 Mt. Pleasant St. NW. aa-ss.org Chinatown Revitalization Council. Fourth Monday, 7:00-8:00 PM. 510 I St. NW. Chi-

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natown Revitalization Council (CRC) promoting the Chinatown renewal and the preservation of its cultural heritage. This meeting is slated to be the first perpetual monthly meeting except summer/winter recess with participation of representatives from the city government, civic organizations, developers, CRC members. The public is welcome. Convention Center Community Association. Last Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 PM. The Convention Center Community Association will open the floor for board nominations at this meeting, with elections being held at the Nov. 29 meeting. Incumbent officers will be stepping down from two positions. Those in the community who wish to provide new leadership and have a hand in continuing the CCCA’s work for positive change in the community are encouraged to come forward and place their names in nomination. Kennedy Rec Center, 1401 Seventh St. NW. www.ccca-online.

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Downtown Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting. Second Tuesday, 7:009:00 PM. US Naval Memorial Center, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. miles@dcdna.org. dcdna.org East Central Civic Association (ECCA) of Shaw Meeting. First Monday, 7:00 PM. Third Baptist Church, 1546 Fifth St. NW. Contact: Al Hajj Mahdi Leroy J Thorpe Jr, 202-387-1596. Eckington Civic Association. First Monday, 7:00-8:30 PM. Harry Thomas Recreation Center, 1743 Lincoln Rd. NE. www.eckingtondc.org Edgewood Civic Association Meeting. Last Monday, 7:00-9:00 PM. Edgewood senior building, 635 Edgewood St. NE, nineth floor7-9pm. They encourage all Eckington and Edgewood residents to come out and take part in the lively civic life of our communities. www.theedgewoodcivicassociationdc.org Logan Circle Citizens Association. Please contact Jennifer Trock at jennifer.trock@ logancircle.org for meeting dates and times. logancircle.org Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood Association Meeting. Third Tuesday, 7:309:30 PM. Yale Steam Laundry, 437 New York Ave. NW. lifein.mvsna.org U Street Neighborhood Association Meeting. Second Thursday, 7:00-8:30 PM. Source (second floor classroom), 1835 14th St. NW

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ANC 1A Meeting. Second Wednesday,7:00 PM. Harriet Tubman Elementary School, 3101 13th St. NW. 202-588-7278. anc1a. org ANC 1B Meeting. First Thursday, 7:00 PM. Reeves Center, 2000 14th St. NW (second floor). 202-870-4202. anc1b.org ANC 1B11 Meeting. Second Monday, 7:00 PM. LeDroit Senior Building (basement community room), 2125 Fourth St. NW. 202481-3462. www.anc1b.org

ANC 1C Meeting. First Wednesday, 7:00 PM. Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Health, 2355 Ontario Rd. NW. 202-3322630. anc1c.org ANC 1D Meeting. Third Tuesday, 7:00 PM. 3166 Mount Pleasant St. NW. 202462-8692. anc1d.org ANC 2C Meeting. First Wednesday, 6:308:30 PM. Watha T. Daniel Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW (new location). 202682-1633. anc2C.org

OUT OF TOWN Alice Ferguson Foundation Annual Oktoberfest. Oct. 8, 1:00-6:00 PM. Whether you enjoy listening and dancing to the music of the Alt Washingtonia Schuhplattlers, savoring delicious German cuisine and beer, taking a ride down to the shoreline of the Potomac in an old-fashioned hay ride, visiting their barnyard animals, or participating in their auction featuring an array of exciting items, you will find many reasons to celebrate the changing season at their 31st annual Oktoberfest. All proceeds benefit environmental education programs that reach schoolchildren throughout the Potomac Watershed. $10. Children under 7 are free. Hard Bargain Farm Environmental Education Center, 2001 Bryan Point Rd., Accokeek, MD. 301-292-5665. fergusonfoundation. org 18th Century Market Fair at Claude Moore Colonial Farm. Oct. 15-16, 11:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Notice is herewith given that a Market and Fair shall be held on the third full weekend of the month of October of this year, at the grounds so set aside and designated near the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run below the Little Falls of the Potowmack on the Georgetown Pike in McLean Virginia. Entertainment includes demonstrations in the art of fencing, Gypsy fortune teller, a militia march, music by Mr. Packard and Ms. Dubinsky, a puppet show, Signora Bella the Slack Rope Walker, Turkey Run Players Theatrical Troupe, craftsmen, demonstrations and sutlers. $5 for adults, $2.50 for kids and seniors. Claude Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean, Virginia. 703442-7557. 1771.org Fall Harvest Celebration at Mount Vernon. Oct. 22-23, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. The entire family will enjoy autumn activities including horse-drawn wagon rides, wheat treading in the 16-sided barn, a straw bale maze, early-American games and demonstrations. In addition to meeting “George Washington”, visitors can also learn 18th-century dance steps. Potomac River sightseeing cruises are half-price while supplies last. Fall Harvest Family Days is included with admission to the estate. $15, adults; $14, seniors; $7, children 6-11; free, under 5. MountVernon.org ◆

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10,000 Art Lovers Celebrate Art All Night by Alexander M. Padro

TOP TO BOTTOM: Vacant rowhouses on 9th Street became art spaces, inside and out. Photo by Rosina Teri Memolo Maps guided participants to the venues along 7th and 9th Streets. Photo by Pleasant P. Mann

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n a late September Saturday night, the streets of Shaw and the Gallery Place/Chinatown area were teeming with life as an estimated 10,000 people filled the sidewalks visiting 19 indoor and outdoor sites for a celebration of the arts inspired by a Parisian festival. Art All Night: Nuit Blanche DC was the city’s first-ever overnight arts festival, mimicking the original that has drawn millions of people to Paris and other major cities around the world since 2002. Established art galleries and artists’ studios, public buildings, vacant warehouses and rowhouses, and even small parks were transformed for a night into showcases for painting, sculpture, video projections, and live music and dance performances, from 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM. Mayor Gray proclaimed September 24, 2011 as “Art All Night: Nuit Blanche DC Day.” The former Wonder Bread Factory at 641 S Street, NW was the most popular venue, with over 7,000 visitors counted by security as they entered over the course of the eight hour event. DJ/Musician Digital21, brought to Washington by the Embassy of Spain, headlined this venue, which became a dance hall as fog machines and flashing lights merged with the throbbing beats. Submerge, an installation by the No Kings Collective that was originally only scheduled for Nuit Blanche, but was extended for several nights, filled a large corner building at 7th Street and New York Avenue with floor to ceiling graffiti murals and paintings, sculpture installations, food and live music. Like many other venues, crowds were lined up waiting to enter. The Humanities Council of Washington took over the Warehouse Theater and featured an all-DC program, with performers playing to a packed house. Grammynominated Hip Hop performer Christylez Bacon closed out the night, ending with a

standing ovation. Melinda Merinksy hung glowing green orbs in parks at 7th and R and 9th Street and Rhode Island Avenue. The Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library hosted a fashion show by designer Dana Greaves that drew standing room only crowds for over two hours. In the area near 8th and I Streets, NW, graffiti artists, including Germany’s Scotty76, painted live while DJs kept the cheering crowds moving. Afro-Brazilian all-women drum ensemble Batala and capoeira dance-fighters added a Latin flavor to the scene. Participating art galleries, including Caos on F, Civilian Art Projects, Touchstone, Lamont Bishop Gallery, and PEPCO’s Edison Place Gallery all saw record crowds. Shaw neon sculptor Craig Kraft, whose “Vivace” is installed in front of the Shaw library, had over 600 people sign in as they visited his studio in a former firehouse on the 900 block of R Street, NW. Shaw businesses benefitted from the thousands of visitors looking for food and drink during the festival. Several businesses that normally are not open past 8:00 PM stayed open for the festival, including Chatman’s D’Vine Bakery & Café, Azi’s Café, and Seasonal Pantry, and served customers throughout the night. Restaurants normally open until 3:00 AM on weekends, like Queen of Sheba Restaurant, reported being busier than usual, with many new faces at their tables. Art All Night was presented by Shaw Main Streets with funding from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities’ Festivals DC Grant Program, Douglas Development Corporation, and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, among others. To download the event program, featuring information on all the featured artists and performers, visit www.artallnightdc.com. ◆

THIS COLUMN, TOP TO BOTTOM: Chris Kidboy decorated parts of two vacant rowhouses with his signature iconography. Photo by Alexander M. Padro

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DJs, light and dry ice created a dance club scene at the Wonder Bread Factory. Photo by Alexander M. Padro Even people became art at No Kings Collective’s Submerge installation. Photo by Pleasant P. Mann The walls of the historic Wonder Bread Factory were transformed by light and art. Photo by Pleasant P. Mannw

THIS COLUMN, TOP TO BOTTOM: The crowd at 7th and I Streets watches live painting by Art Whino graffiti artists. Photo by Alexander M. Padro The facade of the Wonder Bread Factory was painted with light. Photo by Alexander M. Padro Amateurs tried their hand at painting at Lamont Bishop Gallery’s ArtJamz. Photo by Alexander M. Padro Breakdancing and DJs drew a throng in front of Goethe-Institut. Photo by Alexander M. Padro capitalcommunitynews.com ◆ 19

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By Celeste McCall Pearly Fete That was quite an pre-opening bash Barbara and Jeff Black, chef/owners of Black Restaurant Group, threw for their newest enterprise: Pearl Dive Oyster Palace & Black Jack. The gala evening raised $25,000 towards the $200,000 goal needed to build a special teaching kitchen at the Washington Nationals Diabetes Care Complex at Childrens National Medical Center. Glimpsing the latest Logan Circle hot spot were 550 guests who enjoyed 4,200 oysters. Any pearls inside? Showcasing New Orleans-inspired cuisine including oysters Rockefeller; seafood gumbo; grilled Gulf Coast redfish with sage/pecan butter; catfish po’boys, Pearl Dive Oyster Palace &

The pre-opening bash for the Black’s new restaurant, The Pearl Dive, was packed. Photo: Andrew Lightman

and lounge which really resembles a “dive” bar, complete with portholes. Located at 1612 14th St. NW, Pearl Dive Oyster Palace & Black Jack is open for lunch Friday through Sunday, and dinner nightly, while Black Jack will serve lunch Saturday and Sunday, and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. For more information or reservations at Pearl Dive Oyster Palace call 202-986-8778 or visit www. PearlDiveDC.com. For Black Jack: Call 202-986-5225 or www.BlackJackDC.com.

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Oysters are the standout offering at the new Pearl Dive. Photo: Andrew Lightrman

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Coming soon to Logan Circle: The Pig, at 1320 14th St NW. The latest brainchild of Eatwell DC’s David Winer, The Pig will dish out every part of the animal except the oink. Due to arrive next spring, this “Nose to Tail” and “Farm to Table” piggery eatery will dispatch porkers from Eatwell DC’s own farm in La Plata Maryland and Dorsey Meats in Woodsboro, Maryland. To accompany those moderately priced dishes will be cocktails, small-batch bourbons, Ameri-

can beers and wines from eco-conscious producers. No word on the chef, yet. The Pig will hog 2,800 squarefeet of space, with 72 seats and 15 bar stools. Don’t expect cutsey pig ﬁgures; instead the interior will resemble an old fashioned butcher shop. The Pig will serve dinner nightly plus weekend brunch. Eventually, look for weekday lunch as well. “Our goal is to serve our neighborhood and surrounding areas with ethically treated and natural products,” said David Winer.” Joining him at Logan Circle’s Pig is Josh Hahn, Antonio Oquendo, Andrew Howells and executive chef Billy McCormick. EatWell’s other restaurants are Logan Tavern, Grillﬁsh, Commissary and The Heights.

spot is situated just oﬀ the bustling U street corridor and two blocks from the U Street/African American Memorial/ Cardozo Metro. On the Shaw scene for about three years, 1905 sports a decor which combines New Orleans romance with turnof-the-last century Victorian charm, with a bit of funkiness thrown in. Don’t expect the 1905 cooking to rival kitchens in the Big Easy, but the Maine lobster meatballs with Newburg cream tomato sauce, grilled chimichurri chicken breast, Chesapeake crab cakes and signature Angus beef burgers (topped with house smoked brie), all come highly recommended. Besides oﬀering a full bar with artisan beers and excellent wines, 1905 is one of the restaurants allowing patrons to bring their own wine, but corkage fees apply. Through next May, there will be live jazz on Thursday nights starting at 9 p.m., with no cover charge. Week nights also bring happy hour, with specially priced beers and rail drinks, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Happy hour resumes at 11:30 p.m. ‘til closing with the same discounts. Call 202-332-1905 or visit www.1905dc.com.

Soups On Soup season has arrived. And to ward oﬀ autumn’s chill, motherdaughter duo Sara Polon and Marilyn

Shaw Show In the Shaw neighborhood, here’s another place that’s fun and easy on the wallet: 1905, a lively bistro/ pub at 1905 Ninth St. NW. The popular neighborhood

Sara Polon and Marilyn Polon have opened Soupergirl in Takoma DC. Photo: Rivka Friedman

Polon have opened Soupergirl in Takoma DC. The nifty shop ladles out hearty homemade soups (the original comfort food we are told), along with salads and breads, concocted with fresh ingredients gleaned from local sources. You will ﬁnd Soupergirl at 314 Carroll St. NW, directly across the street from the Takoma Metro stop on

New Fall Menu Tortilla Soup. Photo: Rivka Friedman

the Red Line. Among Soupergirl’s humorously-named soups are papa al pomodoro (tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil); a faux “cream” of asparagus soup made with vegan-friendly cashew cream; Johnny Beano’s black bean soup; “Jamaican me crazy” sweet potato soup laced with coconut milk and dark rum. Soupergirl delivers and takes phone orders. For exact hours (they are now open Sundays) and more information call 202-609-7177 or www.thesoupergirl.com.

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Philly Power Taylor Gourmet, the Philadelphia-style deli at 485 K St NW (202) 289-8001) near Mount Vernon Square, is expanding. Sometime this winter, look for Taylor Charles Steak & Ice (“ice” refers to Philadelphia’s famous water ice, with seasonally rotating ﬂavors), at 1320 H St. NE, in the Atlas District. The newcomer will be just two blocks from Taylor’s original shop at 1116 H. Taylor proprietors Casey Patten and David Mazza, who hail from Philadelphia, are looking for yet more opportunities on 14th St. NW near Logan Circle, and in Merriﬁeld, Virginia. ◆

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Skynear Designs I’ll admit that I’m not the most adventurous shopper around. I tend to gravitate toward stores that I’m familiar with and those that offer an obvious impression of what’s to be expected inside. This could be a flaw, since it’s my job to write about shopping and retail. But thankfully, because of my devotion to said job I’m forced to ignore my comfort level and explore. Enter Skynear Designs. A shop that doesn’t take itself too seriously --they’ve got a cutout of a giant cat (is it?) scaling the side of the facade. This is a perfect example of a store that if it weren’t for the pressure of my position I’d myopically bypass. I hope that you, dear reader(s), are much more open-minded. Skynear is in the midst of reinventing itself, due largely to its new-ish, and absolutely adorable, Creative Director Hallie DelVillan. They’ve been working diligently to offer a tighter point of view in a much more edited setting. The results, so far, are quite impressive. They provide a great selection of home furnishings; the Parisienne ($209.), a sweet translucent (think Philippe Stark) dining chair, the Lippa dining table ($749), and modern/transitional upholstery and casegoods. You’ll also find accessories ranging from small ottomans made of recycled neckties ($499.) to the classic, dramatic Arc floor lamp ($599.). Skynear also devotes a lot of real estate and passion to highlighting local artists such as Rachael Grad and Dana Ellyn. Be brave. Be adventurous. Shop Skynear Designs and be prepared for the unexpected.

Skynear Designs 2122 18th Street NW Washington DC 20009

Meeps

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One of the District’s oldest vintage clothing store, Meeps has been in business since 1992. They offer a selection of 1970’s-centric clothing and accessories hovering somewhere between irony and costume, yet because of the owner’s discerning eye, completely wearable. Meeps offers all the quintessential staples that we’ve come to expect from a vintage store: sunglasses ($14. each), vintage jeans ($32 and up), and neckties ($12 each), but supplements such ordinary finds with absolute treasures. Have you ever seen a pair of leather “travel slippers” with matching leather zipper pouch($18.)? No, I didn’t think so. Meeps is also a surprising source for economical and interesting workwear. They’ve got racks of suiting for both men and women, as well as rows upon rows of work appropriate shoes --I fell in love with a pair of leather Cole Haan penny loafters (only $22.). Unfortunately, they were a size too small. Regardless of your reason for patronizing Meeps you’re sure to find something special.

Urban Essentials In a neighborhood littered with apartment-dwellers Urban Essentials, offers a great selection of modern home furnishings scaled appropriately for smaller spaces. While the range is pretty well limited to contemporary designs many items are neutral enough to blend well with—and compliment—more transitional/traditional settings. Much of the upholstery is simple in design and devoid of any unnecessary details, like the Sullivan sofa ($1573.) sporting a simple track arm and mod little feet --tres Dick Van Dyke. But for those of you with a slightly more daring approach to decorating, there’s the Cassius Deluxe sofa-bed ($1795.). This is not your typical sofa-bed. Shown in tan leather with diamond-quilted back cushions the Cassius is reminiscent of the famously chic Chanel handbag. If, perhaps, you’re in the market for something a little less spaceconsuming than a sofa Urban Essentials offers a range of occasional tables like the Zebra ($215.), with a faux zebra wood top and a metal base. The store is also a great source for accessories and lighting. The large Anemone wall sconce ($560.) looks like something out of a Stanley Kubrick film. Even if you’re not a modernist at home, with Urban Essentials wide range of vendors you’ll surely find something that you won’t be able to live without.

Urban Essentials 1330 U Street NW Washington DC 20009

Atlas Bazaar

Atlas Bazaar 2405 18th Street NW Washington DC 20009

I’ve written about Atlas Bazaar before, but am prompted by a 50% - 70% off sale to write about it again. This intimate (tightly packed) space is bursting with goodies for you and your home; incense, jewelry, pillows, kaftans, leather slippers, ottomans, and intricately carved statues are but a few of the treasures that you’ll discover here. I, like many other gay men and women, have a strong interest in bags. Atlas Bazaar has a great collection of leather bags in a huge array of designs (starting at $129.) --my personal favorite, a very Englishschool-boy-circa-1930’s-satchel style double strap leather bag ($169.). My enthusiasm for bags is rivaled only by my pursuit of home accessories. Isn’t it efficient that Atlas Bazaar has both in spades? Impeccably stylish burl wood obelisks from Morocco (only $38!) mingle next to impressively intricate mosaic boxes from Egypt (starting at $99.). It’s been alarmingly difficult for me to refrain from buying the entire lot. If soft goods are more your thing, they’ve got venerably classic Kuba Cloth ($249.) as well as thickly woven chunky wool pillow covers ($69.). Atlas Bazaar has everything that I like, and hopefully much that you’ll like, too. The best news is that it’s all 50% - 70% off for the next few weeks! Hurry in and shop a lot before the sale ends. ◆

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JAZZ AVES by Steve Monroe

Atlas jazz a Hit on H Street A sparkling free form concert by music master Lee Konitz last month put a virtual stamp of approval on the new Atlas Performing Arts Center music series. Konitz, the legendary alto saxophonist of Miles Davis “Birth of the Cool” acclaim and an acknowledged virtuoso in many Brad Linde and Lee Knoitz genres, appeared with gion,” according to Atlas information. pianist Dan Tepfer, Brad Linde, tenor sax, Tom Baldwin, bass See www.atlasarts.org. Atlas Executive Director Sam and the effervescent Tony Martucci Sweet said in a statement, “Our new September 23 in the second perforseries ‘Atlas Presents,’ the Atlas’ curmance of the venue’s fall program. rent programming and the work of its From the opening “Solar,” through Arts Partners refl ects the Atlas’ mis“Out of Nowhere,” “What is This sion to be an artistic venue that is the Thing Called Love,” “I Remember center of art, culture and connection.” April” and “All the Things You Are,” After the Konitz show, Linde Konitz and friends delivered a night said,” I wanted to do some stuff here of artistry in music making for the and I wanted something a little more near capacity crowd in an Atlas space challenging than the regular hard that features groups of tables and bop, 4-4 stuff . I wanted to represent chairs and then rows of seats, for a free jazz, third stream, and also showclub-like setting. case up and coming artists as well as Konitz and Tepfer highlighted the evening with their interplay. Konitz masters of the music like Lee Konitz, would open with sonorous riffs on Teddy Charles and Grachan Moncur his alto sax and Tepfer would respond (appearing in December).” with ripples in harmony on piano, the two then weaving lyrical gems of melody and improvisation with the other band members. Performers in October in the series include veteran vibraphonist and composer Teddy Charles and the Greg Boyer Peloton. Curated by Linde, who is also the co-founder and co-director of the Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra, ”Jazz at the Atlas showcases the breadth and talent of Washington’s jazz scene coupled with artists outside of the metropolitan re24 ◆ Midcity DC | October 2011

A Homecoming at CBCF Jazz Washington’s own Ben Williams was at center stage last month at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s annual jazz concert, with the young bass prodigy being interviewed along with his mother before the concert by Willard Jenkins, and then Williams and his band, Sound Eﬀect, played for the packed house at the Washington Convention Center.

Williams’ pianist Christian Sands delivered a spiritual eulogy for the late Billy Taylor, who passed away earlier this year, to open the session. Then Sands, Williams, Marcus Strickland on sax, guitarist Matt Stevens and drummer Jamire Williams performed, with the jazz ﬂavored playfully by some funk and soul. Jazz master Randy Weston’s African Rhythms group followed and closed the evening with its distinctive pan-African inﬂuencess and rhythms. Before the concert, the CBCF’s annual forum on jazz featured a discussion on “The Legacy of Modern Jazz Masters and Black America’s Quest for Freedom.” Attendees at the standing room only forum were asked to help support the recently introduced House of Representatives resolution HR2823, the National Preservation of Jazz Act. The legislation would establish a jazz preservation program at the Smithsonian Institution, create a jazz artists in the schools program and other initiatives.

Juilliard Student New Monk Piano Champ Juilliard Music School student Kris Bowers of Los Angeles won the ﬁrst place scholarship of $25,000 in the 2011 Thelonious Monk piano competition last month at the Kennedy Center. Bowers will also receive a recording contract with Concord Music Group, according to information from the Thelonious Monk Institute. Bowers, who has studied with Eric Reed, Frank Kimbrough, and Kenny Barron, has played with Terell Staﬀord, Mulgrew Miller, Terence Blanchard, Ingrid Jensen and others. ◆

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Politicians Got to Love Them! by Anonymous

he Nose loves DC’s pols. In the absence of their antics, no self-respecting advertiser would support his column’s pedantic posturing. While a wonk may rhapsodize over the intricacies of policy, it is politicians with their human foibles and weaknesses that transform the fantastic fantasies of a poor satirist into an absurd reality. In the District, fact always plays a stranger role than ﬁction. Politicians are The Nose’s oeuvre, his livelihood, and occasionally his muse. Some District political narratives are so twisted that The Nose has only encountered their ilk in his own deep, late-night obsession with Mulder and Scully. While the facts of the following fantastical tale have oft been told, The Nose, so struck by the originality of the plot line, believes them worth repeating. Here, Dear Readers, is a fairytale suitable for bedtime reading.

The Lottery: A Bed Time Story A long time ago, in the alternate reality of a prior administration, a failed knight pondered his fate. For the sake of this column, Dear Readers, let us call him Sir Warren “The Well Connected.” Chastised after a series of unfortunate shootings led to the closing of his knight club, Sir Warren decided on a change of profession. Sir Warren had received tidings from a close friend that his fraternal brother, King Adrian, was about to bestow a lucky lottery beneﬁce on a favored citizen of the realm. This multimillion dollar contract, Sir Warren believed, was his path to future bliss. To ensure a transparent selection of the most talented knight, the king had asked his ﬁnance minister, Mr. Mahatma, known for his love of loincloths and theater, to organize a public joust. Sir Warren determinedly joined the serried 26 ◆ Midcity DC | October 2011

ranks of fellow knights vying for the benefice. Unfortunately, he knew nothing about jousting, horses or even online gaming. In search of this arcane knowledge, our hero traveled to the far wilds of Ward 7 to consult with a famous sorcerer named Kevin “The Consigliere.” Kevin, it happened, owned a champion Greek stallion named Intralot. And, more importantly, the Consigliere knew how to brew a magic elixir known as L.S.D.B.E. Ingesting a small piece of paper blotted with this fairy dust could turn even the most incompetent warrior into a champion jouster. Kevin was so confident of the inevitability of Sir Warren’s triumph that he staked his own, not inconsiderable, fees contingent on the outcome. On the fateful day of the joust, the realm’s knights gathered on field of Wilson. Intimidated by Intralot’s reputation, only one aged, Italian stallion named Gtech mounted by the famous Green Knight took the field against Sir Warren. Unfortunately, just as the two knights entered the lists spurring their mounts to charge, Intralot stumbled over a Grey bow-tie that had been tossed haphazardly onto the field of battle. Sir Warren was thrown violently to the ground. Notwithstanding the loss of his rider, Intralot soldiered on dislodging the Green Knight from her mount. Mr. Mahatma immediately acknowledged Intralot alone as the champion. His declaration was greeted by howls outrage by the king’s counselors. How could a horse be elevated to a benefice in the absence of a rider, they asked? After a whispered consultation with sorcerer Kevin, King Adrian, pointed in a seemingly random manner to a foreign errant named Emmanuel “The Bentley,” whose lance had been decorated by his mother with a striking Grey ribbon tied in a bow. “Sir Emmanuel! Mount Intralot and receive the Lottery benefice,” the king instructed.

Dear Readers. Is The Nose’s fairytale any more absurd than the process that led to a fraternity brother hailing from the hinterlands, qualiﬁed by the right maternity, receiving a multimillion dollar contract from our sainted city council in the ninth hour? He thinks not. But, DC politicians are the gift that keeps on giving.

Seven Dirty Words Recently, the DC councilmember from Lower Caucasia clearly neglected George Carlin’s famous adage: There are 400,000 words in the English language and there are 7 of them you can’t say on television. The Nose is not going to bait the infamous red pen of his infernal editor by repeating which of the seven dirty words was aired on the dais. Rather, he would like to suggest to this tall oﬀender that there are more creative ways of making same point. Next time, try singing this slightly altered, Cole Porter ditty: You’re the top! You’re Mayor for Life. You’re the top! You’re Mayor Blackberry. You’re the top! You’re the perfumed scent of the Anacostia,, You’re Fred and Dave’s B.F.F., You’re Scott Bolden’s salary, You’re fully vetted. You’re fully loaded, I’m just an ole pol, But if, Councilmember, I’m the bottom, You’re the top! As those who have been labeled “fully loaded” or “mayor for life” can testify, a good moniker goes a long way. ◆

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+ District Beat

A Decade Later, Another Debate on Term Limits by Martin Austermuhle

thics reform is a hot topic these days, and the D.C. Council certainly isn’t short on ideas. Thus far, nine distinct laws have been proposed to do everything from tightening up campaign finance reporting rules to limiting how much money can be raised for Constituent Services Funds. Ironically enough, the proposal that received the most attention and could well carry the most weight is the same one that District residents themselves advocated for over 15 years ago – term limits. On September 20, At-Large Councilmember Vincent Orange introduced legislation that would limit the mayor, council chair, councilmembers, elected representatives on the State Board of Education, and the Attorney General to two consecutive four-year terms in office. Calling the measure an attack on “entrenched incumbency” and a way to bring fresh blood and new ideas into the District’s government, Orange placed himself at the forefront of the battle for cleaner, more responsive government. There’s something simple, satisfying and easy to understand in term limits, after all. Vincent Orange wants to throw incumbents out. Photo: Andrew Lightman Of course, this debate isn’t particularly new. In 1994, 62 percent of District residents voted for an initiative that would impose term around on the issue. limits on elected officials. In 2001, though, the Regardless of his motivation, is there any merit D.C. Council voted to repeal the measure–-and to the idea? Should elected officials be term-limited Orange was one of those who promoted scrapping out, or should the ultimate term limit simply come term limits. every four years when they face voters? So when he proposed reinstating a measure that On the one hand, Orange is right – incumbents he had voted to repeal a decade earlier, there was don’t go down easy. Currently, more than half the some understandable skepticism from colleagues council is either serving a second term or is far and reporters. Some argued that he was merely posbeyond it. Should politics become a lifelong caturing, while others, like Councilmember Jack Evreer in the District? Also, if 62 percent of District ans (D-Ward 2), a 20-year veteran of the council residents thought it was a good idea in 1994, isn’t and ardent foe of term limits, called him a “hypoit worth entertaining now? We’re consistently discrite.” Orange argued that in his time off the council enfranchised by Congress, so there’s an argument – he served two terms as a Ward 5 councilmember to be made that maybe we should be similarly set before losing a 2006 mayoral bid – he had come aside by our own council.

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On the other, it wasn’t long ago that three incumbents were defeated by aggressive challengers – back in 2004, three of six sitting councilmembers with races lost their seats. Additionally, term limits threaten institutional knowledge, punish otherwise good legislators and could force councilmembers in their last terms to spend more time looking for a new job (making them quite corruptible in the process) than actually governing. As much as Evans hates the idea because it seems aimed squarely at him, he is right when he points out that term limits is an idea that was popular in the 1990s and quickly abandoned by most jurisdictions that implemented it. Either way, it doesn’t seem like the proposal will gain much traction. Beyond the fact that many of his colleagues doubt his sincerity, Orange didn’t pick up any co-sponsors when he introduced the legislation. He did manage to snag one supporter (Bowser) for another ethics-related proposal --making councilmembers full-time. Currently, councilmembers can have outside jobs; four of them do, with Cheh leading the pack by bringing in, in 2010, $281,000 above and beyond her $125,000 council salary. The argument has been that with what councilmembers make (second highest pay amongst their municipal counterparts across the country), they should probably dedicate themselves to the job on a full-time basis. Additionally, it has been presented as a way to cut down on conflicts of interest. Evans, for one, is a partner at a well-heeled D.C. law firm that has interests in local legislation. While he has repeatedly denied any conflicts arising from his two jobs, they would seem plausible enough to a layperson. Then again, do we really need full-time legislators? Plenty of states do without them. And shouldn’t legislators be able to stay connected to the real world through the jobs that they held before

they decided to run for office? The debate may not go far, though. When Orange first floated the idea, he also included a $45,000 pay raise for councilmembers to compensate for the money they would lose out on from having to give up their private jobs. It didn’t take but a day before he scrapped that provision of the legislation, but it may have been enough to sink the entire idea in one fell swoop.

What We Have Here Is a Failure to Vet As the scandals of Mayor Vince Gray’s early months fade into memories, his administration is attempting to hit the proverbial reset button. The problem is that in its attempts to reset, it keeps stumbling upon the very problem that provoked the initial scandals to begin with – poor vetting. On September 21, Gray introduced three nominees for the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics during a news conference at the Wilson Building. The nominations were as important as they were newsworthy – not only is the three-person board desperately in need of new members (one seat is empty, one member is retiring and the third’s term has ended), but Gray was ending a two-year drought by appointing a Republican to the seat reserved for a non-Democratic appointee.

It wasn’t to be, though. Within minutes of introducing the appointees, government watchdog Dorothy Brizill set her sights on attorney Robert Mallett, who Gray had chosen to serve as the board’s chair. She inquired as to his residency, and he answered that he had returned to the District in May 2010 after a decade-long stint working for pharmaceutical giant Pfizer in New York. She quickly informed him – and the collective D.C. press corps – that a 2009 election reform law requires that all nominees to the board have lived in the District for at least three consecutive years before their appointment. (Board officials verified that such a requirement had been on the books since at least 1981.) Gray looked taken aback—and this was a law that was passed under his leadership of the council. With that, Mallett’s appointment was all but sunk. Despite claims from Councilmember Mary Cheh (D-Ward3) that Gray could seek an exemption, her staff admitted the next day that there wasn’t really much room for one in the law. Moreover, Councilmember Muriel Bowser (D-Ward 4), who runs the committee that would hold confirmation hearings for the three, seemed disinclined to stretch the law—

especially since it was the very type of law that Mallett and his fellow board members would be charged with enforcing. This mishap was the second in as many months involving a high-level appointee. Only weeks prior, Deputy Chief of Staff Andi Pringle was forced to resign when Brizill uncovered that she had voted in the 2010 D.C. primaries, despite living in Maryland. Pringle barely lasted 10 days on the job. Without getting into the debate over the wisdom of a three-year residency requirement—Mallett had lived in the District for 17 years prior to decamping for New York, after all—or whether Pringle’s slip-up should have disqualified her from her job, the incidents are yet another stumble for a mayor and an administration that is still struggling to show that it’s gotten a grasp of governing. It’s not so much that all of Gray’s appointees and aides have to be saints, but that at least his administration know of any potential liabilities and openly admit to them ahead of time – thus avoiding embarrassing public meltdowns that could have otherwise been prevented. In an email two days after Mallett’s residency problems came to light, a Gray administration official wrote that looking forward, they will “submit all nominees for legal sufficiency BEFORE they are announced. By moving that review up on the timeline, we should be able to help catch any legal issues before we go public with a nominee.” That’s fine and good, but the question should be why that wasn’t standard operating procedure to begin with. Why nominate someone for a position you’re not 100% sure he or she can fill? Legal sufficiency, after all, is a pretty low bar, especially when the standards you’re considering are matters of public record. Mallett either had lived in the District for three years prior to his nomination, or he hadn’t. His resume admitted as much, and the 2009 law should have been clear even the nonattorneys in the room. As for Pringle, well, her voting record is public, and she and Gray simply should have known better – political operatives shouldn’t commit voter fraud, period. On Friday, September 23, Gray announced that he wouldn’t be sending Mallett to the council for confirmation. It wasn’t much of a surprise, really – Mallett couldn’t legally have been confirmed either way. But it did again ding a mayor that has been forced to reset his own reset attempts in recent months. Martin Austermuhle is an Associate Editor at DCist.com and freelance writer in Washington, D.C. He lives in Mt. Pleasant. ◆

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The Good News-Bad News on DC’s Economy by Ed Lazere

t’s hard to imagine a more topsyturvy economic climate than the one we’re living through right now. Entire nations at risk of default, a stock market on a roller coaster, unemployment that refuses to come down. Yet at the same time, corporate profits for U.S. companies hit a record high in 2010. The economic news coming out of the District is equally contradictory. Income and property tax collections are on the rise, leading to an unexpected surplus this year. Yet DC’s unemployment rate is at the worst level it’s been in 30 years, and one in five DC residents lives in poverty. Not bleak enough? Moody’s, a leading bond-rating agency, says that DC’s financial outlook is looking down. What’s going on? The answers are not entirely clear -- even economists disagree -- but there are some things that can be teased out. On the plus side, DC has become one of the best markets for commercial office space in the world. Even with the likely contraction of federal spending, DC for now is the place for many businesses to be. That appears to be true for people, as well. Development in many neighborhoods continues at a breakneck pace, and the city’s population, if not growing, is at least stable. On the negative side, the sputtering pace of the recovery means that the DC regional economy, despite being one of the strongest in the nation, is not creating enough new jobs to pull people from the unemployment lines. But it is more than that. The latest Census figures show that income in the heart of the city has jumped at an astonishing rate in recent years – recession be damned – while poverty has in-

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creased by more than half in the middle and working-class neighborhoods of Ward 4 and 5—signs of gentriﬁcation on one hand, and the growing struggle of many DC residents in the face of a

the recovery. Even Moody’s says that eﬀorts to increase employment and reduce poverty are important to the city’s economy and long-term ﬁnancial outlook.

global financial collapse that started in 2008 put the brakes on local real estate development in DC and contributed to massive budget shortfalls for four years in a row. That appears to be ending now. By next year, property tax collections – a barometer of the health of the real estate sector – will fully recover the ground lost in the recession. Tax collections on the sale or refinancing of real estate — an even better measure of the vitality of this sector — nearly doubled between 2009 and 2011. The vacancy rate for office space in DC is one-third below the regional average, and the rate is expected to stay level even though developers are adding millions of square feet of new space.

Progress for DC Residents and Neighborhoods Is Uneven

very competitive job market and rising costs of living on the other. Addressing these growing gaps is important to the entire city -- not just to those left who have been left out of

The Recession Is Over for Downtown DC DC’s commercial real estate sector is a major driver of the city’s economy and a large source of tax revenue. The

The economic outlook looks vastly diﬀerent seen from the eyes of many DC residents, like the 5,000 adults who have become unemployed since the beginning of the year. After starting to edge down in 2010, unemployment has climbed back up since this spring. The August unemployment rate of 11 percent at is the highest level since the nation’s deep recession of the early 1980s. The rise in joblessness has hit residents with only a high school degree and those in lower-wage jobs the hardest. The 30 percent of DC children living in poverty and their families are also not cheering about the state of the economy. The poverty rate among children has increased by a third in the last three years. Added family ﬁnancial stress makes it harder to achieve success in school

reform and other youth development initiatives. While poverty in Wards 7 and 8 remains the highest in the city, the changes in poverty elsewhere in the city have been far more dramatic in recent years. In the Census-defined area that largely includes Ward 4 and some of Ward 1, poverty jumped by more than four-fifths from 2007 to 2010. (The Census divides DC into five areas, so ward-specific figures for 2010 are not available.) And in the Census-defined area that includes mainly Wards 5 and the eastern side of Ward 6, poverty has jumped by more than three-fifths since 2007. These changes may reflect some population shifts, such as the movement of Latino families into Ward 4, but they also suggest that middle- and working-class residents are bearing the brunt of the economic decline. In the midst of this bleak news, the statistics reveal an amazing rate of growth in the part of Northwest DC south of Columbia Road and east of Rock Creek Park – including neighborhoods such as downtown, Logan and Dupont Circles, Foggy Bottom, Bloomingdale, Shaw, U Street, and part of Columbia Heights. (This is mostly Ward 1 and 2.) Between 2007 and 2010 the median household income grew 25 percent in this part of town, and poverty fell by a similar amount. These areas – the center of a tremendous amount of recent development — far outperformed any other area of the city.

vous. The District’s Chief Financial Officer expects that a slowdown in the economy and cuts in the federal government will result is weak job growth and only modest increases in revenue collections. Last month, Moody’s rating service revised the District’s financial outlook from “stable” to “negative,” citing the same concerns. (They offered similar outlook for Maryland and Virginia.) These factors are out of the control of local policymakers. Moody’s also pointed out that there are steps the District can take to improve its long-term financial situation. One of them is to rebuild the city’s cash reserves. No surprise there. But Moody’s also noted that “increased resident employment and lower poverty levels” are important to the city’s economy and fiscal health. What does this mean? It suggests that relying on DC’s current economic trends – a strong commercial real estate market and development in certain gentrifying neighborhoods – is not enough to keep the city moving forward in these challenging economic times. Helping more residents succeed in the job market – through work on literacy, education and training, and transportation and other supports – is needed. This requires a long-term vision, since reducing poverty is not something that can be accomplished overnight. But it is the kind of longterm vision that will lead to long-term health for DC as a whole.

What DC Can Do to Improve Its Longer-Term Outlook

Lazere is the executive director of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (www.dcfpi.org), which conducts research on tax and budget issues that aﬀect lowand moderate-income DC residents. ◆

Given the shaky state of the global economy, it is not surprising that those tasked with predicting DC’s economic future are a bit ner-

14th and U by Catherine Finn

Smucker Farms Making Progress In April, we learned about a new business coming to 2218 14th Street, between V and W - Smucker Farms. Smucker Farms sounded like a business that could thrive in the greater 14th and U neighborhood - a farm to market store, selling goods from small farmers and producers, from mostly Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Shelves stocked with grass fed beef, free range poultry and eggs, heirloom pork, European style cheeses, butters, and yogurts, organic leafy greens, root vegetables, and fruit sounded heavenly. Add in baked goods, canned products, dry goods, and handmade soaps and you’ve drawn in any cooking-obsessed U Street resident. The fact that they also plan to feature pre-made, healthy meals made in Lancaster County means that the store will also appeal to those on-the-go who don’t want to cook a full meal. However, in the proceeding six months, the only thing we have heard from Smucker Farms is that they are offering a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program and selling their produce directly to restaurants. The storefront seemed to stay the same, no progress made. Happily, that has changed. Recently the building acquired a building permit, allowing them to paint the exterior and and begin internal construction to ready the former accounting office space into a grocery store. While the original April opening deadline has long passed, U Street residents reserve hope that Smucker Farms will open in the near future, now that they finally have the necessary permits in place.

DC9 Debuts New Chef and Menu DC9, the bar and live music space,

isn’t perhaps the ﬁrst place a U Street resident would think to go out to dinner. Nor would one think it might be a food destination. DC9 is trying to change that, with the hiring of a new chef and revamping their menu. In September, the bar announced that they hired former Palena and Hook chef Amber Bursik to helm their kitchen. Bursik graduated from L’Academie D’Cuisine, and has crafted a new menu that moves out of the bar food mold, with heavy, fried, out of the freezer items, and instead favors modern bar food that is casual and inexpensive. Bursik will be making Southern-inspired bar food that is simple and honest. Beyond hiring a chef with an impressive pedigree, they are introducing a new menu that will feature 24-hour marinated fried chicken, the Herbert Burger: topped with fried green tomato, bacon, and Tabasco aioli, and a Cuban and Southern inspired sandwich with pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard. To appeal to those who don’t eat meat, all burgers will be available vegetarian. For dessert, the bar is serving bourbon balls, which features Makers Mark, pecans, vanilla wafers, and chocolate. Dishes are reasonably priced, with the most expensive entree going at $12 - and that includes two chicken legs and a thigh. I applaud DC9’s mission of doing classic bar food well. It’s a nice change to see a bar not trying to serve fancy food in less fancy atmosphere. DC9 is not doing gastro pub food that is popular, and keeping it well priced will certainly draw people in. Catherine writes the neighborhood blog, U Street Girl. The blog covers happenings in the U Street corridor, whether they be cultural, artistic, epicurean, social, or lifestylerelated. You can read her blog at http://ustreetgirl.wordpress.com. ◆ capitalcommunitynews.com ◆ 31

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Logan Circles by Mark F. Johnson

t seems as many businesses close as at 1933 and further up 14th Street, Que Street is designed to be “a buildopen these days. This year at least MOVA, the gay bar that used to live to-suit that stands out among a slew of a dozen have closed, and almost on P Street where Number 9 currently new development on 14th Street, NW.” as many are slated to close within the resides, is soon to take up residence at a Furioso says he wants to go in the opnext several months. They include the glassy space near W Street. The bar will posite direction of where everyone else T Street Post office on 14th between supposedly be bi-level and also offer a is going since an office building has Wallach and T Streets, Capital Carpet and Furniture, next door, and further down 14th Street, Pulp, Reedem, 1409 Playbill, and Miss Pixies. Mid City Café, located above Miss Pixies has already shuttered. Many of these businesses have been in the `hood for years, like 1409 Playbill, located near the corner of P and 14th Streets, across from the Studio Theater. The Playbill has offered a quick bite to theatergoers as well as a stage for local performers that doubles as a community meeting space, for about 13 years. Likewise, Pulp has been selling paper products and domestic items to buyers for years and years. Most of the closing businesses are the victim of a changThe ghostly former laundry building still haunts 14th and Q Streets ing community and landlords who want to cash in on that change, but not all. Some have rooftop lounge, currently very popular never been built on 14th Street north just not been doing so well these days. in the area. of Thomas Circle, in his words. Also, we’ve heard that the deal to bring Also, a new gallery, owned by St. In addition to bringing office use Urban Essentials to soon-to- be -comEx has pretty much been completed on to 14th Street, Furioso said that 1525 pleted retail space at 14th and S has the lower level of 1830 14th Street and Fourteen stands out for what the fallen through. Apparently the store will open soon. The space, below Hunt- 42,000-s.f. building aims to accomplish will stay in its U Street location. ed House Vintage and Mid Century through an “extremely green attitude; if

What’s coming in? So what’s coming to the neighborhood to take the place of all the shops that are closing down? Taylor Gourmet and deli has been working to open for the holiday season in the building that used to house Ruﬀ and Ready and District Yoga on 14th near T Street. Black and Orange Burger, another meat and fries joint, is going in across the street 32 ◆ Midcity DC | October 2011

Modern, has been nicely transformed and should be a gleaming addition to the block with its glass exterior and white interior. Interestingly, one new space along the 14th Street corridor is not a residential or commercial space. A developer for a property at 1525 is bringing an oﬃce building to U/14’s main street. According to George Furioso, the developer, his building, near the corner of

you’re not into green it’s not going to be your building,” he is quoted as saying to DC Mud. The project includes a green roof, geothermal heating, solar panels, a charging station for hybrid cars, and a bicycle room with showers; 28 small-car parking spaces, accessible by a car elevator not a ramp, are included in two underground ﬂoors. The building is designed by Eric Colbert who is at work on other 14th

Street projects as well. The developer now hopes to fill the six-story building, ideally with an environmentally minded non-profit for the top four floors, and a local retailer for the bottom two, preferably one not in the food industry. Furiso says that there are currently enough restaurants already on or coming to 14th Street.

The Mystery at 14th and Que There has been a lot of talk during the past year about what is to go in the large former shirt laundry space at the corner of 14th and Que Streets, next door to John Wesley AME Zion church. The building, which has been painted all white, looks very ghostly as it looms deserted at that dark corner. At first it was to be a restaurant called the Italian Shirt Laundry, but that seems to have fallen through the cracks. Then, it was to be another restaurant space but that possibility seems to have quickly vanished as well. I have liked the idea of turning the space into an emporium for vintage furniture and perhaps vintage clothing. This way, 14th Street gets to keep its “furniture row” moniker and the smaller, individually owned shops that are increasingly being priced out of the neighborhood get to stay. Almost everyone I hear talking about the changes seem to agree that diversity among businesses is important and key to why they moved to U/14 in the first place. But again, owners seem more interested in attracting a bigger, glitzier business interest like a restaurant to fill this giant space. So much for the little business that rose from the ashes! ◆

Shaw Streets by Ralph Brabham

Condominiums Coming to Historic 9th Street Row House In the 1500 block of 9th St. NW, sits a unique set of six row homes in the Shaw Historic District that comprise a symmetric set of buildings: 1539, 1541, 1543, 1545, 1547 and 1549 9th St. NW. The brick Queen Anne styled houses were built in 1885 for a total of $18,000. They were designed by a proliﬁc D.C. architect, N.T. Haller, who is recognized as one of the premier architects of his era and was responsible for designing the Warder Building, now the Spy Museum, among other notable buildings. In fall of 2007, a ﬁre broke out in the southernmost building, 1539 9th St. NW. The resulting destruction displaced its residents and left the home uninhabitable and boarded up, which is how it has remained since. After a brief stint on the market, the home

sold earlier this year. Under the direction of architect Makeba Gaines-Kelly and Sequar Development (developer of The Ashton at the corner of 14th and R Sts.), the dwelling will be resurrected as two beautiful condominiums. The project entails the restoration of the historic façade and the construction of a completely new, modern interior and rear addition with large picture windows, a set-back third story, and roof deck that will not be visible from 9th St. The lower unit will have one bedroom, an oﬃce, and two full baths with an open living room/dining area/kitchen. The upper unit will have two bedrooms (including a two level master suite with dramatically high ceilings), two baths, an open living room/dining area/kitchen, and a roof deck.

Green (902 N St. NW ) is again one of the sponsors of the project. The planting event is sure to be a fun gathering of neighbors and stakeholders in the area. If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about projects by the Design Committee, e-mail smsdesigncommittee@gmail.com.

Pizza D’Oro Opens at 7th and T

Tulip Planting Planned for Upper Ninth

1539 9th St. is set for a major restoration and renovation and will become two condominiums. Photo: Ralph Brabham

For the third year in a row, the Design Committee of Shaw Main Streets will plant tulips on 9th St. as part of its ongoing eﬀorts to enhance Shaw’s commercial corridors. This year’s bulb planting will take place on Sunday, October 30 (rain date of the following Saturday, November 6) in the 1900 block of 9th St., NW. Most tree boxes will receive three dozen bulbs, soil, chicken wire (to discourage squirrel disruption) and mulch. The tulip colors will be purple, lavender and dark red. 1,200 tulips have been planted on 9th Street since 2009’s ﬁrst project. Prior plantings have focused on the 1300, 1400 and 1500 blocks. Frank Asher of Old City

consideration movement, rhythm, cons sideration to moveme space spac ce and form. His art explores e the associative nature of visual relationassoc ships and the dynamic potential of ship juxtaposition juxta aposition involving involvving a language that is purely abstract. ab bstract. Although Fowler’s imagery ca Fow an refe can reference pernd a ra sonal experience and range of arpecially the staged tistic inﬂuences, especially tableaux of theatri ical director dii theatrical and designer Robert Wilson, W he begins with no preconceive ed mes s preconceived message or set direction. Instead, Fowler allows the paintings to develop according to the added strokes, shapes and colors while constantly revising aesthetic decisions during that process.

Painting by Clyde Fowler on exhibit at Long View Gallery.

Paintings by Clyde Fowler at Long View Gallery The latest exhibition at Long View Gallery (1234 9th St., NW ) is a collection of works by North Carolina-based artist Clyde Fowler. Fowler was the long-time director the visual arts program at the North Carolina School of the Arts, and his show will be on display through November 6, 2011. Fowler describes his paintings as “pictorial choreography.” He approaches his work in a manner similar to that of a choreographer, ﬁlling the works with orchestrated sensations and intuitive notations while giving

A new restaurant called Pizza D’Oro (717 T St. NW ) opened in August, providing a casual sit-down, takeout and delivery option for the U Street corridor and Howard Theatre district. Restaurant veteran and co-owner Abdelifah Souada has been cooking Italian food for 20 years, and bringing this Shaw pizzeria to fruition has been a two year labor of love. The eatery’s interior has a bright, clean industrial vibe to it, with earth-toned glass tile and lime green painted walls, a tin ceiling, exposed ductwork and an open kitchen. The small restaurant boasts only a few high top tables, but an expansive sidewalk out front forecasts future outdoor seating. The menu oﬀers a variety of delicious pizzas, pastas, calzones salads and subs. Homemade sauces made with organic tomatoes diﬀerentiate Pizza D’Oro from its competition. Pizza D’Oro provides free delivery to adjacent zip codes; its phone number is (202) 588-1900 ◆ capitalcommunitynews.com ◆ 33

Monsigner James Watkins The Second Shepherd of Shaw Article and Photos by Alexander M. Padro

n a warm, sunny summer weekday morning, Monsignor James D. Watkins sat on a whitepainted metal chair in the brick-paved courtyard of the ‘secret garden’ between the north wall of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church and the rectory, where he resides. Surrounded by large ﬂowering potted plants, with classical music wafting from the rectory kitchen, White House helicopters buzzing overhead, and occasional traﬃc sounds from 7th Street a block away, the 50-year-old cleric sips from a glass of cold water and tells a love story: the story of how he came to fall in love with the Shaw neighborhood. Born in Pascagoula, Mississippi, the son of a US Navy admiral who later served as President George H.W. Bush’s Secretary of Energy (Watkins says energy runs

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in his family) grew up as a Navy brat, living in a number of cities before moving to DC in 1975. After earning undergraduate and graduate degrees in philosophy from Catholic University of America (where he has taught for 22 years) and a doctorate from Rome’s Angelicus University, Watkins became associate pastor of St. Ann’s Church and St. Matthew’s Cathedral before being appointed to succeed J. Joshua Mundell as pastor of Immaculate Conception. He was elevated to monsignor by Pope Benedict XVI in 2006. Mundell left some big shoes to ﬁll. When he died in 2001, Mundell had served as pastor of Immaculate Conception for 37 years. He had reopened Immaculate Conception School in 1964 using his personal funds and donations, after it has been closed by the Archdiocese. His advocacy on urban renewal-era

housing issues and overall commitment to the neighborhood earned him the moniker “Shepherd of Shaw” in newspaper articles. “What I found when I arrived here was a rough stone,” Watkins recalls. While his predecessor poured his resources into the school, the 12th pastor of Immaculate Conception Church has focused on the church itself. And it was overdue: there were termite and water damage, and the red sandstone ﬁnials on the roof were crumbling. Electrical systems and wooden ﬂoors had to be replaced. Together with a complete renovation of the school building, donated by Clark Construction, the buildings are in better condition than ever. The church, school, rectory, and convent buildings are all now on the National Register of Historic Places, and the 700 block of N Street, NW, where both the

church and school are located, was ceremonially named in honor of Mundell in 2010. Watkins had a hand in both of those eﬀorts, too. Now that the church’s major challenges have been met, Watkins has his sights on air conditioning the sanctuary, restoring the 1864 Steele & Turner tracker organ, and installing a new marble tablet at the rear of the church to bring the pastor list up to date. But his greatest achievement has been in his dedication to the neighbor-

hood and its improvement. “I’ve always been a city boy,” Watkins explains. “I’ve always loved this city, especially the historic part of DC. I’ve moved 22 times, but Shaw is the first place I’ve called home. This is the first place I’ve lived for more than a few years. It’s my first home and my first love.” Unlike many of Shaw’s pastors, Watkins lives in the neighborhood he serves. “As a Catholic priest, I reside where I work. I live and work here, I’m not simply a Sunday crowd pastor. I’m here 24/7,” he says enthusiastically. The monsignor knows that most Shaw residents know him for his daily (and sometimes, evening) ritual: using a broom and a dustpan to pick up trash on the streets surrounding the church. “I think they believe I’m crazy,” Watkins observes. “No one does that as a volunteer in DC. But it’s all about curb appeal. Everyone in real estate knows that landscaping and curb appeal sell property. If I want people to come to church, the church has to look its best, a gesture of hospitality and welcome.” It could be said that Watkins is house proud. “I’m proud to say we have one of the most beautiful properties in Shaw. It offers a real gesture of beauty, hope and inspiration. People walk by and see the church’s buildings and grounds as an oasis of prayer and inspiration.” Watkins has installed banners celebrating the church’s history, created a new garden on the Eighth Street side of the church, and installed tree guards and trash cans along that street to encourage passersby to not litter. It’s not unusual to see the reverend walking along 9th and O Streets, a block away from the church, sweeping as he goes along. There’s a practical reason for that: “Trash builds up very quickly. I don’t like to see it, and I don’t want my people walking through it. All that trash is going to blow onto my block if I don’t pick it up when it’s on adjacent blocks.” But there’s another benefit to the time Watkins spends on litter collection. “People see me picking up and cleaning up, contributing to the neighborhood. But it’s also an opportunity to meet people and connect with people’s stories and needs, and keeps it real.”

Watkins’ greatest regret is that Immaculate Conception School had to close in 2008. “But the charter school has been a blessing,” he says. “The students are 99% Shaw residents, which wasn’t possible when it was a Catholic school. It is a greater service to the community. We could have closed the school and rented it out to law ﬁrms. So the legacy continues, after 145 years.” “I would love, one day, to be able to take ownership of the school as a Catholic parish school again,” Watkins adds. “When there are children, there is hope for tomorrow. But I hope and pray that the charter school would continue to succeed, and that the church will continue to be a partner, picking up the slack for closing Catholic schools.” Asked about the biggest changes he’s seen in his 10 years in Shaw, Watkins immediately cites the decrease in crime in the area. “Crime was a concern, but the situation has improved dramatically since July of 2001. So I don’t feel as afraid as much as I did when I arrived 10 years ago. These days, my neighborhood looks out for me, and I look out for the neighborhood.” Watkins would like to see the community grow stronger and “get young men and women connected with the church and service-oriented projects and activities, to cultivate a sense of community service among residents and parishioners, giving back to the community and helping it grow.” He’d also like to see crime continue to be reduced in the neighborhood, not to mention trash. Watkins’ favorite spot in Shaw, other than the church and his block, is Azi’s Café, which he’s been patronizing since it opened six years ago. Mundell was Immaculate Conception’s pastor for nearly four decades. Might Watkins stay as long? “Most pastors n the Archdiocese are assigned for six to 12 years,” he explains. “But I’d like to stay a lifetime, to continue the legacy that started in 1864, until the end.” Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church is located at 717 N Street, NW. For more information, visit www.immaculatecomceptionchurchdc.org. ◆ capitalcommunitynews.com ◆ 35

G I V I N G L O C A L LY

D.C. Coalition for the Homeless Celebrates 30th Anniversary by Dana Bell When Shonda Sauls lost her job twelve years ago, she realized she wasn’t going to be able to keep paying her rent. She stayed with her sister and her aunt for a few weeks, but needed more help if she was going to get back on her feet. A friend told her about the D.C. Coalition for the Homeless, so she went down to their oﬃce to check it out. A few weeks later, she was in a transitional program in a furnished apartment with her two daughters. “I had my own apartment with my own keys and I could come and go, I was able to cook, able to do everything,” she said. She met with counselors from the organization and completed job training. Shonda got a job as a receptionist with the Coalition, a position she still holds today. She completed the program and moved into her own apartment. Two years ago, she bought her own house. Shonda is one of many successes from the D.C. Coalition for the Homeless, an organization that is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary this October. Over the past thirty years, they have expanded the scope of services oﬀered to the homeless in this city. The anniversary celebration serves as a reminder of how far homeless services have come in this city, and how much still needs to be done.

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SCOPES Volunteers Provide Health Care Screening at the Emery Work Bed Facility.

When the InterFaith Conference of Greater Washington created the Coalition for the Homeless in 1979, the attitude towards homelessness was more simplistic than it is today. “In the early 1980s, [being homeless] was the individual’s fault,” Executive Director Michael Ferrell recalls. “People thought that all they had to do was get a job and clean up themselves.” The services that the city offered reflected that view. The most common amenity were shelters that were open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. After 7 a.m., the homeless men and women had to collect their belongings and find somewhere to go until the shelter opened again. Called “warehousing,” the transient shelter made it even more difficult for the residents to find permanent homes and jobs. The members of the Coalition wanted to reform this approach. “If you wanted to break the cycle of homelessness, you needed transitional structures,” Ferrell said. “And we have the ultimate goal of helping people escape that cycle.” Although they started off with a traditional 600-bed shelter, the coalition now operates twelve different program sites. From these sites, the coalition serves 440 homeless individuals daily. In the past year they have placed 203 adults in employment, prevented nine families from becoming homeless, and provided rental assistance to twenty families.

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Much of their success comes from their specialized program sites that allow the Coalition to focus on individuals. For example, the Webster House, which focuses on men recovering from various orders, has just twelve beds. “We have a handson interaction with the staff that makes a difference. We can tailor our services to individual people,” Ferrell explains. Some of the programs are larger. The Blair House, on 6th and I St. NE, was formerly a school that was used as a large dormintory shelter. Now open full time to 85 men, its program concentrates on substance abuse counseling, financial management, and job readiness. This past year, 84 men found permanent employment, and 44 found permanent homes.

Strengthening Communities The success of the Coalition has broader implications for the health of the community. “When you help 203 individuals obtain employment, it has a significance beyond those individuals,” Ferrell says. “People who are employed pay taxes and make a contribution to the community.” This is especially true for the different organizations that work with the Coalition. Angie Hinzey, the director of ISCOPES, a community public health program run by George Washington University, has seen this impact firsthand. ISCOPES has partnered with the Coalition for the past sixteen years, and now runs public health classes for the men at Emery Work Bed Facility. Every year a new group of public health and medical students designs classes with the men in Emery about different issues in public health. These classes can range from diabetes or heart health to the effect of drug abuse on the body. “The classes are both rewarding and grounding,” Hinzey says. “It reinforces their interest in public health and their passion for it,” Hinzey says. The Coalition encourages the broader community to get engaged through private fundraisers or volunteering on specific projects. The annual Fannie Mae Help the

Homeless Walkathon, and all of its accompanying mini-walks, have been an important way for the nation to address homelessness over the past twenty-three years. As the Walkathon enters its last year on the National Mall this November, it will be important for smaller communities to organize their own mini-walks to raise awareness about homelessness.

The Future As the Coalition enters its thirtieth year, it faces the future cautiously. “We will not rest on our laurels,” Ferrell and Chairperson Doris J. Washington write in the annual report. Despite all of its successes, the recession has made homelessness even more acute, especially for families. Since 2007, the number of homeless families in the Washington area rose by 9.5%. The needs of families demand more resources for prevention, rental assistance, and permanent aﬀordable housing. The proceeds from the October Gala will go towards these programs, which the Coalition will continue to develop over the coming years. The challenge facing the Coalition will be gathering enough resources to meet an increased demand in this economic climate. “We will admit, this is a time of very constrained resources,” Ferrell and Washington note, “but it is often during these periods when the best ideas come forward, and it requires all of us to connect with one another in ways that we have not before.” Still, Ferrell is optimistic about the possibilities that the Coalition can oﬀer, both for the homeless individuals and for the community. “When we help persons who have become homeless, we help the overall community,” he said. The Coalition for the Homeless Fundraising Gala will be held Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. The proceeds will fund homelessness prevention activities for families with children. For more details about the event, and about contributing to the organization, please visit www.dccfh.org. ◆

Charity Listings Access Housing, Inc. CFC #22663 Access Housing, Inc. (DC) operates the Southeast Veterans Service Center and Chesapeake Veterans House in Southeast DC. This is a non-proﬁt agency dedicated to providing support services and housing to formerly homeless veterans. Both male and female veterans reside at the facilities. Veterans from all branches and wars have been served by the SEVSC; which celebrated its 10 year anniversary last November. 820-840 Chesapeake Street, SE, DC 20032, 202-561-8387, Accesshousingdc.org

Capital Area Food Bank CFC #30794, United Way #8052 For 30 years, CAFB has been the D.C. metro area’s hub for food sourcing, distribution and nutrition education - serving over 478,000 people struggling with hunger. Through direct service and a network of 700 nonproﬁt partners, the CAFB distributed 27 million pounds of food last year, including 10.8 million pounds of fresh produce. For more on hunger, visit our website at CapitalAreaFoodBank.org. 645 Taylor Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017, 202-526-5344, www. CapitalAreaFoodBank.org

Coalition for the Homeless CFC #83436, United Way #8194 The Coalition for the Homeless was established in 1979. Our mission is to help transition homeless and at risk individuals and families in the Washington area to self-suﬃciency through housing programs and supportive services. The Coalition fulﬁlls its mission by operating and managing 12 program sites for men and families with children. 1234 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Suite C1015, DC 20005, 202-347-7279, www.dccfh.org

For Love of Children CFC #72093, United Way #8260 For Love of Children (FLOC) provides educational services beyond the classroom to help students succeed from ﬁrst grade through college and career. We bring together students, volunteers, families, and community partners in proven programs that teach, empower, and transform. 1763 Columbia Rd, NW, DC 20009, 202-462-8686, www.ﬂoc.org

Green Door CFC #13954 , United Way #8197 Since 1976, Green Door has been empowering people with mental illnesses to take charge of their own recovery and rehabilitation by focusing on

their three biggest challenges: stigma, poverty and recovery. Today, we serve nearly 1,500 individuals through programs and services at our locations. 1623 Sixteenth St, NW, Washington, DC 20009, 202.462-4092, http://www.greendoor.org

Little Lights Urban Ministries CFC # 89156 Little Lights provides award-winning programs to under-resourced children on the Hill. Recruiting 80+ weekly volunteers, Little Lights oﬀers one-to-one tutoring, enrichment, and youth job training. Chosen by the Catalogue of Philanthropy as one the “best small charities in DC,” Little Lights also received the Keller Award in 2009. 760 7th Street SE, DC 20003, 202-5484021, www.littlelights.org

So Others Might Eat (S.O.M.E) CFC#74405 Since the 1970s, SOME has offered meals, a medical clinic, job programs and affordable housing programs to those in need. 1,000 meals are served each day in our dining room. SOME offers comprehensive programs that meet a full spectrum of needs while giving a sense of dignity to the poor and homeless of the District. 71 O Street, NW, DC 20001, 202-797-8806, www.some.org

United Planning Organization CFC#90524 Since 1962, UPO a nonproﬁt organization and the designated community action agency for Washington, DC, was established to coordinate human services programs. Our mission is Uniting People with Opportunities that addresses early childhood education; youth development; senior citizens; employment and training; health access; homelessness; and green technology. www.upo. org.

The Washington Home & Community Hospices Fortunately for Washingtonians, when a family member is facing advanced illness or impending end-of-life, there is hospice where patients receive holistic comfort care and families enjoy emotional support. For 122 years, compassionate care has been provided by a team of professionals including doctors, nurses, social workers, spiritual advisors and care attendants in a setting of your choice such as patient’s own home, assisted living or wherever you call home. Hospice care is fully covered by Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance. Call 866234-7742 for complimentary consultation. ◆ capitalcommunitynews.com ◆ 39

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Notebook Sitar Arts Center 7th Annual Benefit Event Supports Arts Education for DC Youth A committee of philanthropic and community leaders, working with corporate and media sponsors, will host Sitar Arts Center’s 7th annual benefit A Night of Sitar Stars on Thursday, Oct. 20, in support of over 750 innercity students who find an afterschool safe-haven at the Center each week. Through classes in visual art, music, drama, dance, creative writing and digital media, every student at Sitar finds the star within themselves. At Sitar Arts Center, 80% of school-aged students enrolled are from low-income households and every student’s tuition is substantially subsidized by the Center. The real cost to provide a comprehensive, high-quality arts education is just over $1,000 per student each semester. The goal of Sitar Stars is to raise the funds to sponsor 120 students this year. The evening will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a special open house at Sitar Arts Center featuring student led tours, an art exhibition and an opportunity to mingle with their students, volunteers, artistic partners and families. Immediately following the open house at 7:00 p.m. will be a cocktail reception, silent auction and student performances from Sitar Arts Center’s ballerinas taught in partnership with The Washington Ballet, the Saints Band and an encore presentation of songs from Sitar’s summer musical Bye Bye Birdie at The Meridian International Center. Tickets start at $100. Sitar Arts Center, 1700 Kalorama Rd. NW. 202-797-2145. sitarartscenter.org 40 ◆ Midcity DC | October 2011

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Northwest Learning Center Opens Northwest Learning Center, 1837 First St. NW, is a year-round afterschool supplemental education program for students from 3-17. The center aligns with your child at their just-right academic level and partners with the child to commit, master and excel in math and reading. 202-744-5365.

Kids Euro Festival Kids Euro Festival, the largest performing arts festival of its kind in the United States, once again brings together the European Union (EU) community to transSitar Arts Center’s Ballerinas performing at A Night of Sitar Stars. Photo Courtesy of Sitar Arts Center form metro-Washington into a European adventure tival will partner with the DC Public high school students, hosts an open disfor children and their families. For the fourth year in a row, from Library system. Workshops featuring cussion for their peers. Free tickets may Oct. 14-Nov. 10, Kids Euro Festival stories and activities will be presented be reserved at the Ford’s Theatre Box Office, through Ticketmaster at 800will present more than 200 free events at each of the 25 branches. Some performances require res982-2787 or at fords.org. Tickets must in and around DC. Talented European ervations, which can be made at kidbe picked up by 6:45 p.m. to guarantee entertainers for children converge on seurofestival.org. For information on admittance. Ford’s Theatre, 511 10th St. Washington for Kids Euro Festival, specifi c performances and schedules, NW. 202-347-4833. fordstheatre.org providing a cultural bridge and offering contact 202-944-6558 or visit kidseuan opportunity for artistic exploration, Art Trails: with no passport required. Puppetry, rofestival.org. dance, music, theater, storytelling, and A Family Adventure more are all part of the live magic of Ford’s Theatre Lincoln Choose your own art-adventure on Kids Euro Festival. Designed for chil- Legacy Project Teen a trip through the halls of the Smithdren, 2-12, Kids Euro Festival is again sonian American Art Museum. Pick being staged through the cooperation Discussion On Oct. 24, 7:00 p.m., Legacy Proj- a theme, grab a guide, and discover a of the 27 EU embassies in Washingworld of creativity and fun in the galton and more than twenty major local ect Partner Operation Understanding leries! You’ll meet friends along the way cultural institutions. Kids Euro Fes- DC, a youth organization that brings to tell you stories, play music for you, together Jewish and African-American

and help you ﬁnd the clues you need to complete your scavenger hunt. Remember to wear comfortable shoes! Saturday, Oct. 22, 11:30 AM-3:00 PM. Free. American Art Museum, Eighth and F sts. NW. 202-633-7970. americanart.si.edu

High School Essay Contest Focuses on Constitution High school students and their teachers are invited to participate in the Bill of Rights Institute’s sixth annual Being an American Essay Contest. The largest contest of its kind in the country, the Being an American Essay Contest explores the founding principles outlined in the Constitution. The contest is administered by the Bill of Rights Institute, a non-proﬁt educational organization in the Washington, DC area devoted to educating young people about the Constitution and founding principles. The 2011-2012 contest is sponsored by the History Channel. Submission deadline is Dec. 15. For contest guidelines, visit BillofRightsInstitute.org/Contest.

Act!vated Story Theatre Returns to National Theater The national touring theatrical troupe Act!vated Story Theatre is on its way to “Act!vated” multicultural folktales from around the world at The National Theater, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. There will be two performances on October 15 as part of the Saturday Morning at the National series for kids. The ﬁrst performance will start at 9:30 a.m. followed by the second performance at 11:00 a.m. The 45-minute program is suitable for family audiences and free to the public. Advance tickets are recommended. For information about the event call the National Theater at 202 783-6854. For more information about the show please visit http://activatedstorytheatre.com. This will be the troupe’s third engagement at The National. Act!vated Story Theatre productions are high-energy dramatizations of folktales. They don’t just tell stories, they “Act!vate” them. Each show incorporates physical comedy, zany props and costumes, audience participation, music, American Sign Language and

a unique set, an oversize “book” with pages that turn to reveal scenery. activatedstorytheatre.com

Eagle Academy’s Clean Sweep Yard Sale On Saturday, Oct. 22, 10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m., Eagle Academy PCS is having their 2nd annual Clean Sweep Yard Sale fundraiser at the school located at Eighth and M sts. SE (Blue Castle across from the Navy Yard). It’s a great opportunity to ﬁnd some bargains and support Eagle Academy in its eﬀorts to help children “start early and soar high.” Vendors may participate for a nominal fee. For more information, call 202-459-6804.

An American Girl Experience at Mount Vernon On Nov. 13, American Girl fans of all ages are invited to bring their favorite dolls to Mount Vernon for a chance to meet the book series’ creator and one of its authors, Valerie Tripp. Guests enjoy a special presentation and book signing with the author plus a tour of the Mansion and grounds with Nelly Custis. The event also includes a colonial craft project, refreshments, plus a discount in the Shops. Share an audience with “Martha Washington”! This event is limited in capacity; tickets are $50 per person. Ticket Sales Begin at on Oct. 3, 10:00 a.m., at MountVernon.org or at the Mount Vernon Ford Orientation Center. 703-780-2000. MountVernon.org

Families Are Talking About Race at the Smithsonian Family Day Because racial identity is often a strong component of how children perceive themselves and others, these family-friendly activities encourage the development of a child’s positive self-identity: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., activity to be determined; 1:00-2:00 p.m., Katie Kissinger leads a reading activity; 2:00-3:00 p.m., Katie Kissinger leads a poetry and writing activity; 3:00-4:00 p.m., Sushmita Mazumdar leads a handmade book activity and teens from the Hirshhorn Museum’s ArtLab+ conduct interviews with families to discuss race. Free. Saturcapitalcommunitynews.com ◆ 41

day, Oct. 22, 11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Evans Gallery (between Museum Stores), ground ﬂoor, Natural History Museum, at the intersection of 10th St. and Constitution Ave. NW. 202-633-1000. mnh.si.edu

National Gallery of Art Family Workshops Family Workshops are designed for children (ages 8-11) and adults to participate in together. Taught by artists and museum educators, each two-hour workshop includes an interactive tour in the galleries followed by a hands-on studio session. See the complete listings below for topics, required age range, dates, and times. All workshops begin in the Education Studio, located on the East Building Concourse. Workshops are free, but preregistration is required. Explore 19th-century American landscape paintings and learn about the Hudson River School artists. Then, experiment with monotype printmaking to create colorful autumnal designs. Oct. 1, 8, 15 and 22, 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.; Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 1:00 p.m. Register online at nga.gov.

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Gifts for the Family Caregiver If you are a family caregiver, caring for an elderly parent, or a spouse or child who is ill, come to the National Cathedral on Sunday, Oct. 9, 1:00 p.m., for an afternoon retreat to explore the gifts we can access in diﬃcult times. These include gifts of quiet and prayer, humor and joy, friendship, and faith. Come to learn new forms of prayer and meditation, walk a prayer labyrinth, receive a chair massage, and more. Additionally, practical resources for care-giving will be shared. $15. To reserve your space, please send your registration fee (checks payable to St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, with “Mini-Retreat” on the memo line) to St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, Attn: The Rev. Andrea Martin, 4700 Whitehaven Pkwy, NW, Washington, DC, 20007.

DAR Museum Fun Family Saturdays Every Third Saturday, September through June, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., families with children seven and older can enjoy crafts and other activities while learning about early-American

life. These free family programs are ﬁrst come, ﬁrst served. Supplies are limited and reservations are requested, but not required. Upcoming programs are: Oct. 15-Candle Making; Nov. 19-Folk Arts; Dec. 17-Christmas Crafts; Jan. 21Puzzle Making; Feb. 11 (second Saturday)-Victorian Valentines; Mar. 17Fabric Arts; April 21-Family Tree; May 19-Folk Arts; June 16-Scavenger Hunt. DAR Museum, 1776 D St. NW. For more information, call 202-879-3240, email museum@dar.org, or visit dar. org/museum.

coollikepie.com Cool Like Pie, a website started by two DC teachers, is a kid’s guide to the internet that features the best of the internet everyday. It makes you laugh, makes you think and has fresh posts daily. At Cool Like Pie, the mission is to provide a fun website for anyone 9 or older. They keep it clean by following these rules: #1-no hatred, #2-no violence, #3-no funny business (wink wink) and #4-no foul language.

Owney the Dog Family Day at the Postal Museum In the 1880s, a mutt fell in the love with the mail. After touring the country on railway mail trains, Owney is now the subject of his own postage stamp and two exhibits. On Saturday, Oct. 15, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., stop by to make an Owney puppet, learn about other animals in the mail service, and enjoy an Owney storytime. Free. National Postal Museum, 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE. 202-633-5555. postalmuseum.si.edu

NSO Family Concert: Peter and the Wolf Live The NSO’s newest take on Peter and the Wolf will have kids baring their teeth in grins. After an introduction to the key characters, the Orchestra plays Prokoﬁev’s classic alongside an Oscarwinning ﬁlm from Suzie Templeton. Stay after the concert for a Kids’ Chat. Young audience members can ask questions and hear engaging stories in an up-close-and-personal talk with the concert artists. Oct. 16, 3:00 p.m. Kennedy Center Concert Hall. $15-$18. 202-467-4600. kennedy-center.org

on Friday, Oct. 14, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 15, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the USPTO’s headquarters, 600 Dulany St., Alexandria, VA. The free event is designed to educate the public about the value of trademarks in the global marketplace. Last year’s Expo attracted over 10,000 visitors of all ages. The Expo will highlight such themes as “Unusual Trademarks” and “Brand Evolution,” and will feature educational workshops for adults and children, exhibits of authentic and counterfeit goods, and costumed characters. The opening ceremony on Oct. 14, 10:00 a.m., will feature music by the U.S Air Force’s rockband, Max Impact, and a guest appearance by Chubby Checker. 571-272-9362. uspto.gov/TMExpo

Family Dessert: Chocolate and a Child’s Education

Free pony rides are part of the WIHS Kid’s Day! Photo Courtesy of Washington International Horse Show

Kids’ Day at the Horse Show Located in a tent outside Verizon Center, Kids’ Day oﬀers children a chance to get close to horses with free pony rides, a horse grooming station, a miniature horse, drawings for prizes, a book nook and arts and crafts. Plus, there’ll be photo opportunities with Major, the WIHS mascot, and lots more fun and interactive activities. Free. Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 202-525-3679. wihs.org

Fall Family Day in the White House Neighborhood Fall Family Day, hosted by the Neighbors to the President Consortium, will oﬀer free fall activities throughout the day on Saturday, Oct. 15. Families are encouraged to get into the spirit of the autumn harvest and spend the day touring the various cultural sites located in the White House neighborhood and participate in a full schedule of free activities, tours, and gallery talks. Activities include making marionette scarecrows at the Art Museum of the Americas; an art safari at the Corcoran Gallery

of Art; beeswax candle-making and apple cider at the DAR Museum, exploring the walls and hallways of the Octagon House; a scavenger hunt at the Renwick Gallery; stepping back in time with Rebecca Roper who will be as First Lady Dolley Madison, and meeting the artist Peter Waddell who will discuss his White House paintings at the White House Visitors Center. NTPC-dc.org

2011 National Trademark Expo The United States Patent and Trademark Oﬃce hosts the 2011 National Trademark Expo

While most kids (and parents) would like to believe that biting into a chocolate bunny will do wonders for their IQ, that fact hasn’t yet been proven. But a new book is putting chocolate on a whole new level for families. In his new book Trouble in Sugarland, author Harold Krakower brings young readers and parents alike a traditional lesson centered on the importance of friendship and compassion--and it’s embedded in the setting of Chocolate Lake. An entertaining and engaging read best enjoyed over family dessert, Trouble in Sugarland provides children an outlet for creativity, and families a new rule for eating sweets: Only during reading times. This is the second in the series of Sugarland stories. In this episode Sarah is getting ready for her birthday party, not knowing that there is trouble in Sugarland. In Sugarland, Chocolate lake has all dried up and Arnold the Bear has to get help. And so once more Sarah is awakened in the middle of the night by Alice the butterﬂy who ﬂies her back to Sugerland to help her friends. Reading level is ages 4-8.

read.gov/kids Read.gov/kids presents a listings of suggested books for kids and teens that will spark the imagination and transport readers to new and exciting places.

Operation Undercover: Secrets of Disguise KidSpy Workshop Go deep undercover for a mission too secret to divulge in print. The intricacies of creating a cover identity complete with “pocket litter,” documentation, and disguise will be shared in this workshop where recruits will be transformed—you’ll learn to look like a diﬀerent person, and think like one too. A cadre of

professional make-up artists, hair stylists, and spy experts will be on hand as recruits prepare to take on the ultimate challenge: a mission to retrieve top secret intelligence while undercover. Will your cover be blown? Will your disguise withstand the test? For ages 8-11. No grownups allowed! Sunday, Oct. 9, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $30, advance registration required. International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW. 202-393-7798. spymuseum.org

Featured Creature Day: Asian Elephants at the Zoo March to the Homer and Martha Gudelsky Elephant Outpost for a celebration of elephantine proportions! Watch Ambika, Shanthi and Kandula romp on the Elephant Exercise Trek and learn how National Zoo scientists are saving these endangered pachyderms in the wild. This family-friendly event oﬀers educational and fun activities for children and keeper talks. Free. Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. nationalzoo.si.edu

TV Watch Provides Resources for Parents Who Want to Take Control of Family TV Habits In order to help parents eﬀectively manage and control their family’s TV viewing, TV Watch is encouraging parents to learn what new shows will air this fall, review the content ratings, utilize parental controls if needed and help spread the word to others. TV Watch was launched in May 2005 and is the leading national organization to promote parental controls and individual choices as an alternative to increased government regulation of TV content. TV Watch is a nonpartisan coalition of 21 individuals and organizations including legal and entertainment experts and political and consumer organizations representing more than four million Americans. For more information about TV Watch, visit TelevisionWatch.org.

The Big Meow in Old Town This is a performance for children where Little Cat, who desperately wants to belong to the group, is taunted by the neighborhood felines because his meow is too loud. After the performance: It’s Dance Time Workshops with The Big Meow cast members. Children, $7 performance/$10 workshopboth for $15; adults, $12 performance/$10 workshop-both for $20. Sunday, Oct 16, 1:30 p.m. at The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St., Alexandria, VA. 703-933-1111. janefranklin.com. ◆ capitalcommunitynews.com ◆ 43

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Boundary Stone Public House of Note restaurant and bar has opened up with great fanfare and success! The standard American fare, craft brew and cocktails are the perfect accompaniment to the historical, stylish ambiance. The owners are Bloomingdale residents Colin McDonough, Matt Croke and Gareth Croke. They believe the people are the heart of the neighborhood, and the pub is where they will come to relax, drink and nourish their souls in the company of friends and neighbors. Make sure to try the DC Brau Chicken Sandwich with Pickled Green Tomatoes, it’s amazing! 116 Rhode Island Avenue NW www.boundary stonedc.com Like us! www.facebook.com/BoundaryStoneDC

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