Chevy Chase, DC March 2026

PROFILE

Dr. Azin Ghesmati combines a rich background in engineering with deep expertise in interdisciplinary dentistry, offering patients exceptional care rooted in both precision and artistry.

She received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from New York University College of Dentistry. With extensive training in complex restorative dentistry, implantology, endodontics, microsurgery, and cosmetic treatments, Dr. Ghesmati takes a comprehensive approach— blending function and aesthetics.

Her background in engineering has provided her a distinct advantage in employing digital dentistry in every aspect of her practice. She leverages the latest technologies including dental microscopes, 3D printing, and a fully digital in-house lab.

Beyond dentistry, she’s an avid watercolor artist and passionate home baker— currently working toward becoming a pastry chef in her own kitchen. Her dog, Merlot, is always close by.

CONTACT INFORMATION

(202) 686-9100 4400 Jenifer St. NW #340 Washington, DC

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Rooted in Community, Inspired by Our Shared Lifestyle

March arrives with a sense of renewal, and with it, we are thrilled to introduce this publication to the heart of our community. From Georgetown to North Bethesda and beyond, our team is honored to curate a magazine that celebrates the people, places, and stories that make our neighborhoods truly special.

This publication was created with one purpose in mind: to connect. Though each neighborhood has its own charm, together they create a vibrant tapestry of culture, creativity, and connection—and we are excited to help bring that synergy to life.

In this issue, we celebrate Carol Dyer’s iconic local art, thoughtfully woven into our cultural landscape -adding beauty, perspective, and meaningful conversation.

As the seasons begin to shift, this issue also looks ahead to warmer days by highlighting local summer camps and resources that support families, inspire young minds, and help children explore new interests while staying connected to their community.

We are especially proud to collaborate with local businesses and partners who are deeply rooted in the community. Their passion, vision, and commitment are what elevate our neighborhoods and make them places we are proud to call home. By showcasing their stories, we hope to strengthen the bonds between residents, entrepreneurs, and organizations across our distribution area.

Thank you for welcoming us into your homes, offices, and favorite local spaces. This publication belongs to you, and we are excited to grow alongside you—building community, celebrating excellence, and highlighting everything that makes Chevy Chase and its surrounding neighborhoods exceptional.

Here’s to a beautiful March and the beginning of something special.

THE CHEVY CHASE LIFESTYLE TEAM

@CHEVYCHASELIFESTYLE

March 2026

PUBLISHER

Bree Kunzel | bree.kunzel@citylifestyle.com

MANAGING EDITOR

Vivian Mammen | vivian.mammen@citylifestyle.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Julie Farkas, Marie Wood, Vivian Mammen, Bree Kunzel

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Shirley Briggs, Nick Clements, Mahan Rykiel, Ziger Snead, Jason Dixson Photography

Corporate Team

CEO Steven Schowengerdt

President Matthew Perry

COO David Stetler

CRO Jamie Pentz

CoS Janeane Thompson

AD DESIGNER Matt Endersbe

LAYOUT DESIGNER Jayme Emery

QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST Brandy Thomas

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Dr. Daniel J. Kraus, D.C. is among a select group o chiropractors in the Washington, DC metro area to hold Advanced Certification in Chiropractic BioPhysics®, establishing him as a leader in postur correction and spinal alignment.

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MARCH 2026

city scene

WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN

1: A Spring tradition since 1967, The Blossom Kite Festival on the Washington Monument Grounds. 2: Established in 1935, the Cherry Blossom Festival honors the 1912 tree gift and US-Japan friendship. 3: Designers showcase signature creations blending fashion, art, florals and cultural stroytelling at Pink Tie Party. 4: Festival guests can enjoy live performances with beautiful backdrops on multiple stages near the monuments. 5: David Moran, of Clyde's Restaurant, and National Cherry Blossom Festival President and CEO Diana Mayhew 6: Powerful drummers electrify the stage, blending tradition, rhythm, and energy at NCBF. 7: Renowned artist Matt Long transforms a car into a living canvas at Petalpalooza's vibrant celebration.

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Our favorite Summer Camps

HANDPICKED PROGRAMS OFFERING MEANINGFUL

EXPERIENCES CLOSE TO HOME

KID Museum Summer Camp

Immerse kids ages 7–14 in hands-on STEAM, art, and maker projects. Weekly themed sessions spark creativity, innovation, and problem-solving through real-world challenges. www.kid-museum.org.

Creator Camp DC

Imagination-driven summer camps focused on storytelling, design thinking, and maker projects that encourage creativity and collaboration. www.creatorcamp.org

DC Way Summer Camp

Combine soccer, sports, games, and creative play for ages 3–12. Flexible weekly options, full-day programming, and experienced coaches make it a favorite for active kids. www.dcway.com.

Steve & Kate’s Camp (NW DC)

Choice-based camp where kids design their own day with arts, crafts, sports, and tech—no weekly commitment required. www.steveandkatescamp.com

Discover Fun Camp

Play-based summer enrichment featuring art, science, games, and outdoor fun, designed especially for younger campers in a nurturing environment. www.discoverfuncamp.com

“Find the things that you love. Take the stress out of food. Feed people because all they really care about is spending time with you. Bring joy back into the kitchen.

Bringing Joy

Back into the Kitchen

Chef Dennis Prescott Talks Falling in Love with Feeding People and the Connection Food Creates

Whether you know him from the Netflix hit Restaurants on the Edge or from his absolutely mouth-watering food photos as @dennistheprescott on the ‘gram, this former-musician turned internationally-renowned Chef is an amazingly talented, thoughtful, and globe-trotting force to be reckoned with. When it comes to inspiration for creating experiences around food and your community, as well as creating travel bucket lists to some of the world’s

most unique and delicious destinations off the beaten path, Chef ‘Dennis The Prescott’ is a culinary change maker whose feed you’ll want to feast on.

Originally an aspiring musician, Canadian-born Dennis Prescott’s journey began while in university with a single invitation from another solo musician who asked him to tour with him around the US. This eventually took him to Nashville where they began making records and pursuing their musical dreams.

In the midst of all of this eating take out, dollar menus, etc, had become a way of life for Dennis. A friend stressed that he needed to start taking care of himself, and the advice was simple: “You need to start eating better.” He knew his bad eating habits weren’t good for mind, body or spirit, but he didn’t know where to begin to make changes. However, Prescott thought to himself, “I KNOW good food because I have literally traveled all over America, all over Canada, and into Europe with my music, eating great food and learning what I like.”

The Start

Dennis went to a nearby library and borrowed three books only to have his friend ask why he chose those in particular. Dennis remembers saying verbatim, “I don’t know? The guy on the cover looks kinda good looking, and I feel like I could probably pull these recipes off, and he seems really happy too!” As it turned out they were three books by Jamie Oliver; it’s just that he had no idea who Jamie Oliver was at the time.

Flash forward and Dennis’ first dinner-hosting experiment was made up of twenty people from the music studio, all sitting in camping chairs with beer koozies and makeshift tables in his apartment.

“I remember at the time this moment of, okay, the food is on the table, it’s a stressful thing, and then everybody tucks in and they take their first bite, and there’s a moment of hush that kind of came over everyone; it got really quiet just for a second, and then everyone started talking and getting into it and I fell in love with food right there at that moment. I didn’t realize that you can create these beautiful experiential moments at the table in the same way that I did playing someone’s favorite love song. Knowing that that was a thing to me was the most fascinating thing in the world.”

Dennis even got to the point where he was cooking so much that he started to forget what recipes he had successfully made, so he began a photo journal and started taking photos of all his completed dishes. And so it began like it does for most; Dennis began posting food photos to Instagram for the next few years.

“All of that was initially with no agenda, no intentionality; I just loved it and I wanted to share. I fell in love with feeding people.”

Regarding social media, Dennis’s professional advice is to check your DMs. A person who worked at Food & Wine Magazine at the time sent him a DM, asking if he would do recipes for the magazine, which turned into writing a monthly column. That experience helped him land a cookbook deal, which led to a wealth of TV and media publicity and Dennis feels he owes a lot of his success to that first opportunity with Food & Wine Magazine. Oh, and did we mention he is a self-taught photographer who now does all of his own food shots? This guy has drive.

His drive and innate talents ultimately led him to the opportunity of a lifetime via another DM. This time, it was a Netflix executive producer who offered him the chance to work for two seasons on Restaurants on the Edge, a show where “three food and design experts travel the world to revive failing restaurants by connecting them to the local culture beyond their gorgeous views.“

If I can inspire more time as a community at the table, then that’s a win.”

What followed were 13 episodes over nine months where they traveled to and filmed restaurant revivals that included three in Canada, one in the continental US, one in Hawaii, and others outside of North America, including Hong Kong, Slovenia, Austria, Malta, St. Lucia and Finland.

Travel Recommendations for Foodies

“Slovenia borders Italy and Croatia, which is to say there are a lot of shared values in and around food; they have really great cheese, dairy, beef, pasta, but very few tourists, hardly any. So if you love Italy, that kind of specific travel and food experience, particularly Northern Italy, because you can see the Alps from where they are. It’s picture perfect, a beautiful place, and also where orange wine is from.”

Dennis also highly recommends Costa Rica, Hawaii and Finland.

“Most people love the idea of travel, but we tend to pick the same places when we travel, and there is nothing wrong with that, they are amazing for a reason, but when you get off the beaten path a little bit, you learn the difference between vacation and travel.”

One of the most common fears Dennis hears from people cooking and/or grilling at home is, ‘where do I start? I don’t know how to get going, so I just don’t.’

Rather than overcomplicating it, Dennis recommends cooking the things that bring you joy — things that are on a restaurant menu you can’t NOT order because you’re so pumped that those dishes are on there.

“Find the things that you love. Take the stress out of food. Feed people because all they really care about is spending time with you. Bring joy back into the kitchen.”

Strength in Every Nail

Women builders come together to learn, lead, and create lasting impact through Habitat for Humanity

When Mimi Brodsky Kress first learned about Women Build Week through Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland in 2016, she immediately saw its potential. After decades of working in construction, Mimi understood how rare it still was for women to gain hands-on experience on a job site. Women Build offered something different: a way to empower women through learning, labor, and shared purpose, while supporting families in need of safe, affordable housing.

That year, Mimi formed her first Women Build team, a group of ten women who volunteered for a single day on a Habitat renovation project. They installed flooring and interior trim while raising $5,000 toward Habitat’s fundraising goal. The experience proved transformative. The team, later named Hammer Chicks, returned year after year, growing steadily in size and impact. Today, roughly 35 women participate across multiple build days each season, and Hammer Chicks consistently raises more than $50,000 annually to support Habitat’s work.

The work is intentionally hands-on. Volunteers range in age from their early twenties to their seventies, many with no prior construction experience. Under the

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supervision of Habitat crew leaders, participants learn job site safety, power-tool use, and the fundamentals of building. Over the years, Hammer Chicks volunteers have completed demolition, exterior framing in extreme temperatures, and interior trim and door installation, contributing thousands of hours of skilled labor.

“We aren’t pretending to build—we’re out there doing the hard work,” Mimi said.

For her, the value of Hammer Chicks lies not only in the homes completed, but in the confidence women gain by stepping outside their comfort zones together.

Beyond the work of Hammer Chicks alone, Women Build has become Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland’s largest annual fundraiser, generating hundreds of thousands of dollars and thousands of volunteer hours each year in support of affordable housing across the region. In a community where rising housing costs

continue to put homeownership out of reach for many families, the combined labor and fundraising efforts of Women Build teams play a critical role in closing that gap.

Participation is equally impactful for the volunteers themselves. Many women arrive on site intimidated by tools like nail guns or skill saws. Working alongside other women creates a supportive learning environment where mistakes are part of the process, and growth is collective. By the end of the day, participants are physically exhausted, but proud.

“Everyone is sweaty and tired,” Mimi noted, “but they feel full of pride for what they’ve accomplished.”

Mimi’s commitment to Habitat aligns closely with her professional life. She is the co-owner of Sandy Spring Builders, a firm focused on high-end residential projects. While her daily work serves a different market, she remains deeply aware of the region’s affordable housing crisis and believes strongly in Habitat’s philosophy of providing a “hand-up, not a handout.”

Looking ahead, Mimi hopes to see Women Build continue to expand by encouraging more women to form their own teams. More teams mean more funds raised, more labor provided, and greater awareness of the need for affordable housing.

“Home is where the heart is,” Mimi said—and through Hammer Chicks, she is helping ensure more families have a safe place to call home.

BEYOND SILENT SPRING,

A New Museum Honors Rachel Carson

Rachel Carson, considered the mother of the modern environmental movement, lived most of her life in Maryland. She wrote her 1962 groundbreaking book, Silent Spring, in her home in Silver Spring, steps from the Northwest Branch of Anacostia River.  The home is modest, but Carson designed it herself, with a large picture window looking out to her yard where she could enjoy the native trees, flowers, and birds.

For Carson, nature was a muse and a teacher. She spent hours along the Northwest Branch and in her yard, studying nature and taking notes. What she observed—a decline in the bird population—alarmed her and led to her seminal book. Silent Spring changed the world by questioning the indiscriminate use of pesticides, influencing government policy, and awakening public interest in the natural world.

Carson’s legacy is woven throughout the Silver Spring region. Her house on Berwick Road is a National Historic Landmark and open to the public on a limited basis. The 650-acre Rachel Carson Conservation Park is in Brookeville. An elementary school in Gaithersburg is named in her honor. And soon, there will be a Silver Spring museum dedicated to her life, writings,

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“Carson’s writing was a gift to humanity, encouraging us to see the beauty, vibrance, and vulnerability of the living world.”

—Springsong Director Rebecca Henson

scientific inquiry, and personal story, a welcome addition to the cultural landscape—locally and nationally.

Springsong Museum will pick up where Carson left off—placing wonder and awe at the heart of our understanding of nature and inspiring the next generation of scientists, global leaders, and changemakers through interactive exhibitions, education programs, and field observations, online and in person.

“Carson’s writing was a gift to humanity, encouraging us to see the beauty, vibrance, and vulnerability of the living world,” said Springsong Director Rebecca Henson. “Springsong will ensure that her vision and wisdom are shared and celebrated for years to come.”

Henson, a Silver Spring resident, is a master naturalist with a master’s degree in comparative environmental policy. She

had been working to create the museum for about a year when she met Julie Farkas, a social entrepreneur from Chevy Chase, four years ago. Since then, Angie Barry, a museum specialist, and Gina Ghernter, a bilingual nature educator, have joined the team.  Both are also Montgomery County residents.

The Springsong team has negotiated a long-term lease from Montgomery Parks to repurpose and restore a former water filtration plant on Route 29 in Silver Spring, a busy thoroughfare, and secured a Maryland State Bond. They are raising the rest of the funds to start renovations of the historic building, as well as a state-of-the-art addition. They anticipate the museum will open in 2028.

Even before its doors are open, Springsong is developing a national model for how science is taught and showing

the inextricable link between humans and the natural world, guided by Carson’s vision.  In 2025, the museum’s programming reached more than 1,500 people in our community and Ghertner, the museum’s nature educator, has been vital to this effort, leading free seasonal hikes and other educational programs for children and adults.

The museum's design will blend a reimagined existing historic structure, a Georgian Revival building, with a contemporary wing that reflects the clean, mid-century style popular during the height of Carson's career.

The addition will serve a practical purpose in increasing the square footage of the museum and provide an inviting location for keen observation and appreciation of the beauty of the rich natural landscape. It also will be a gateway to a wild landscape beyond, with native gardens,

accessible paths, and repurposed outdoor spaces for exhibitions and classes.

Situating the museum in Silver Spring is fitting, as Carson found a community of scientists and thought leaders who shared her interests in the environment and conservation here. Together, they explored the woods around the Northwest Branch, went on bird walks, and discussed the latest scientific discoveries.

And she shared her love of her house and gardens. “I think I see my bluebells coming up — you know clumps of early leaves are a dark purple,” Carson wrote to her friend Dorothy Freeman. “Yesterday I saw my first grackles — glistening in the sun…All these reminders that the cycles and rhythms of nature are still at work are so satisfying.”

For more information about the museum, visit springsongmuseum.org

CAROL DYER:

AN ARTIST WHOSE PAINTINGS TOUCH OUR HEARTS

ARTICLE BY MARIE WOOD

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If there is one local artist whose signature style is instantly recognizable, that individual is Chevy Chase resident Carol Dyer. Her acrylic paintings combine nostalgia for an earlier time in America with a distinct attention to detail. They are widely praised for their unique precision, charm, and color. Her subjects include landmarks and seaports across the country.

Born in Boston, Carol took art classes at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. After moving to Maryland and with her three children in school, she began painting in the 1960’s for relaxation and fulfillment. She then started painting unique folk-art designs on signs for friends and neighbors.

Although Carol no longer sells her original artwork-- she is saving what she has left for her family -- art lovers can purchase her drawings as prints or giclées.

By the mid-1970’s she decided to focus on painting professionally, working all day, seven days a week.

Originally, Carol’s work depicted the beaches of Delaware: Bethany, Lewes, and Rehoboth, scenes so familiar to Washingtonians. During an exhibition of her art at the Rehoboth Art League, she met Washington entrepreneur Dr. Ralph Jones, who collected her landscapes and whom she calls her mentor. She then created a series of paintings of the nation’s capital labeled the “Splendor of Washington” series, which includes depictions of the Capitol, the White House, and the National Mall as they appeared at the turn of the century.

The Washington series celebrated most national holidays, including the "Washington Christmas Series". These renderings have commanded significant audiences who purchase her prints, holiday cards, jigsaw puzzles, calendars, posters, and even Christmas tree ornaments.

Not content to focus on just the mid-Atlantic, she expanded her images to include New England and countless maritime vistas across the country. Charming and detailed depictions of Rocky Mountain Lodge and the city dock at Mystic Seaport are examples of her range and eye for unique locales. The Mystic Seaport Museum commissioned her to paint the “Port Cities Collection” as

a long-term project. In 2004, the Museum published a beautiful hardcover book of her work titled “Album of American Traditions,” which includes the history behind her paintings.

The Port Cities Collection added a new dimension to her art and enabled her to travel the country, visiting famous seaports and painting them as she envisioned them appearing to previous generations. One of these paintings, Old Baltimore Harbor, is a scene from around 1900 with historical references to steamships, schooners, and waterfront businesses. Dyer’s work also captured other well-known seaports, including Annapolis, Charleston, and Savannah.

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Her paintings have been sold in specialty shops, galleries, and museum shops, including the Smithsonian, the Library of Congress, and Mount Vernon.

Although Carol no longer sells her original artwork-- she is saving what she has left for her family -- art lovers can purchase her drawings as prints or giclées, a reproduction of paintings using a high-quality inkjet printer to make individual copies.

According to Carol, “Sixty-five percent of galleries now sell giclées.” Finally, when asked what she wants readers of Chevy Chase Lifestyle to know about her, she simply says: “I just want to share my art.”

To purchase artwork, visit Carol’s website at  www. caroldyerartwork.com; please specify the title or image you are interested in, as well as the quantity.

Prints and Christmas cards are also available by contacting McBride Gallery of Annapolis: 410-267-7077, or by emailing cynthia@mcbridegallery.com.

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MARCH 3RD

Chevy Chase Toddler Storytime

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Connie Morella Library, Chevy Chase, MD | 10:30 AM

Young children and caregivers are invited to an engaging storytime with books, songs, and activities that build reading confidence and social interaction. (Ongoing weekly through March.)

MARCH 3RD

Trivia Night @ Caddies on Cordell

Caddies on Cordell, Bethesda, MD | 7:30 PM

Gather teams or fly solo for a lively Tuesday trivia night with prizes and great vibes — perfect mid-week social. (Recurring throughout March.)

MARCH 7TH

Chevy Chase Rock Creek Trail Run

Candy Cane City Playground, Chevy Chase, MD | 8:00 AM

Get outdoors this weekend with a community-friendly trail run along scenic Rock Creek Park paths. Runners of all abilities enjoy dirt trails, fresh air, and friendly conversation. Perfect for getting active and exploring one of the area’s best natural assets.

MARCH 13TH

MC Cultural Arts Center

7995 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring | 8:00 PM

Mireya Ramos and the Poor Choices explores the U.S.–Mexico border as a vibrant cultural crossroads, blending Ranchera, Jarocho, Bluegrass, Jazz, and Country. Led by Grammy-winning Mireya Ramos, the ensemble celebrates cross-border creativity, resilience, and shared musical heritage.

MARCH 13TH

Pink Tie Party (Cherry Blossom Kickoff)

Union Station, NW DC | 7:00 PM

The highly-anticipated Pink Tie Party is back for its third year at the iconic Union Station Washington D.C. As one of the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s signature events, this is the must-attend soirée of the season. This year’s style-forward theme, “The Art of Fashion,” invites guests to dress in their best pink and floral attire for the pink carpet entrance and celebrate creativity and community. Guests will indulge in curated food and cocktails from top D.C. - area restaurants, enjoy live music, participate in a Benefit Auction, and more. Learn more @ www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/event/pink-tie-party/

MARCH 14TH

Washington Capitals: Go Green Night

Capital One Arena, Washington DC | 3:00 PM

Cheer on the Washington Capitals during Go Green Night, featuring themed programming and special promotions alongside fast-paced NHL action. A fun way for fans to combine hockey excitement with a sustainability-focused celebration.

MARCH 15TH

Kennedy Center Chamber Players Spring Concert

Terrace Theater, John F. Kennedy Center — 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC | 2:00 PM

An intimate chamber music performance showcasing talented Kennedy Center players in a relaxed afternoon setting. Tickets approximately $90 (subject to availability).

MARCH 26TH

Mary J. Blige with NE-YO & Mario

Capital One Arena, Washington, DC | 8:00 PM

The Queen of Hip Hop Soul takes the stage for an unforgettable evening of powerhouse vocals and classic hits. Joined by NE-YO and Mario, this concert delivers an elevated R&B experience fans won’t want to miss.

MARCH 26TH

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Music Center at Strathmore — 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD | 8:00 PM

South African a cappella legends bring rich vocal harmonies and cultural rhythms to the Strathmore stage. Tickets usually $63-$78.

MARCH 28TH

Kite Enthusiasts Gather

Washington Monument Grounds, NW DC | 11:00 AM

Kite masters, kite enthusiasts, and onlookers alike will gather at the grounds of the Washington Monument to experience kite flying competitions and demonstrations, family-friendly kitemaking activities, musical performances and more. The 2026 Kitemakers Competition theme will be “Red, White and Bloom.” The event also includes Sakura Taiko Fest, a high-energy, rousing celebration of sound featuring an incredible lineup of Taiko drummers from across the country. Learn more @ www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/event/blossom-kite-festival

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