East of the River Magazine February 2017 by Capital Community News

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Spring Into Museums by Kathleen Donner

NMUSN and Cold War Gallery Bring History to Life by Peter J. Waldron

Jazz Avenues by Steve Monroe

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Can Terrace Manor Tenants Claim Victory? by Jonetta Rose Barras

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ON THE COVER: Discover Engineering Family Day. Photo: Courtesy of the National Building Museum

Maple View Flats (Big K) Development Secures Financing by John Muller

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DC PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCAL MUSIC COMPILATION AND CD RELEASE PARTY The DC Public Library Foundation is set to release

DELLA ROBBIA: SCULPTING WITH COLOR IN RENAISSANCE FLORENCE AT THE NGA More than 500 years after their creation, Della Robbia terra-

a compilation album featuring several luminaries of the DC music scene entitled ALB’s Rock the Stacks. The release will come in both vinyl and digital format. The vinyl version of the album, which has 14 mostly original tracks, is being produced by local vinyl pressing company, Furnace. A digital download of ALB’s Rock the Stacks will also be available and will include additional songs. Some of the bands and musicians appearing on the album include Thievery Corporation, Deathﬁx, Fort Knox Five, Shortstack and Small Doses. The release party will feature many of the bands on the album, including Elmapi, Furniteur, Warm Sun and The ALB Allstars (a supergroup of members appearing on Rock the Stacks). More information can be found at dcpls.org/rockthestacks. The Foundation is hosting a local music festival and release party at MLK Library, 901 G St. NW, on Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. The proceeds of the album and all events surrounding it will go to the DC Public Library Foundation.

cotta sculptures endure as some of the most innovative and expressive examples of art from the Italian Renaissance. Some 40 examples illustrate the range of sculptural types produced by the workshop, Madonna and Child reliefs, architectural decoration, portraits, household statuettes and large-scale figures in the round. While drawn chiefly from American collections, this exhibition also includes six major loans from Italy, among them Luca’s masterpiece, The Visitation (c. 1445). On loan from the church of San Giovanni Fuorcivitas in Pistoia, the work is traveling to the United States for the first time. Della Robbia: Sculpting with Color in Renaissance Florence will be on view in the West Building of the National Gallery of Art, from Feb. 5 through June 4, 2017. nga.gov.

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Robbia, Andrea della, Prudence, ca. 1475 (glazed terracotta). Lent by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1921

CAPITAL IRISH FILM FESTIVAL Capital Irish Film Festival showcases films about subjects pertaining to all of Ireland, Irish identity and culture or that are examples of Irish artistry. Entries are invited for feature-length or short films, including comedy, drama, documentary, animation, experimental and musical. The festival, March 2 to 5, has moved from the E Street Cinema to the AFI Silver Theatre, 8633 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, MD. solasnua.org/ciff/. Editor’s note: As we go to press, the Solas Nua website has not been updated. Please check back as the festival draws near. “Born and Reared: screens on March 3 with Director Henrietta Norton in attendance. It is a moving documentary that explores contemporary Northern Ireland, through the lives of four men living in the aftermath of violent conflict; a story about reimagined identity of place and the fragility of masculinity. Still: Courtesy of Hot Feet London Ltd.

WATCH ON THE RHINE AT ARENA Four-time Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Marsha Mason (The Goodbye Girl) leads an ensemble cast as Fanny Farrelly in Lillian Hellman’s suspenseful masterpiece “Watch on the Rhine.” With America on the brink of entering World War II, Fanny’s daughter escapes to the DC suburbs with her German husband, a man deeply involved in anti-fascist movements. But with an Eastern European guest with ulterior motives also living in their midst, tensions rise as it becomes clear that no one’s safety can be guaranteed at home or abroad. Watch on the Rhine is at Arena Stage, Feb. 3 to March 5. arenastage.org. Marsha Mason as Fanny Farrelly in Lillian Hellman’s Watch on the Rhine. Photo: Tony Powell

ATLAS INTERSECTIONS FESTIVAL The eighth annual INTERSECTIONS Festival, Feb. 24 to March 5, will feature more than 100 performances in dance, music, theatre, family programming and youth development. An audience of over 7,000 patrons and arts lovers is expected. The Atlas Performing Arts Center’s INTERSECTIONS Festival was founded in 2009 as a multi-day festival that brings artists and audiences alike to the developing H Street NE corridor. The Festival engages audiences and artists alike by sparking conversation, deeper connection and community transformation. The full Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival schedule is in the Calendar section of this paper. Kids’ performances are in the Kids and Family Notebook in the back of the paper. The Atlas is at 1333 H St. NE. 202399-7993 ext. 2. atlasarts.org. The Jane Franklin Dance performs “The Big Meow” on Feb. 25, 9:30 a.m. and March 4, 10:30 a.m. Photo: Courtesy of Jane Franklin Dance

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PRESIDENT’S DAY Revolutionary War Reenactment at Fort Ward. Feb. 19, 10 AM to 3 PM. Historic camp and tactical demonstrations throughout the day at Fort Ward Park, 4301 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA. At 2 PM view a Revolutionary War skirmish between the Redcoats and the Colonial Army. Free. washingtonbirthday.com. George Washington Birthday Parade in Old Town. Feb. 20, 1 to 3 PM. This is the largest parade celebrating Washington’s birthday in the US. washingtonbirthday.net/parade.

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Feb. 17, 12:30 PM, The Jazz Loft According to W. Eugene Smith; Feb. 17, 2:30 PM, Souﬄé au Coeur (Murmur of the Heart); Feb. 24, 12:30 PM, Kansas City; March 3, 12:30 PM, Shadows; March 4, 1 PM, Jazz on a Summer’s Day; March 4, 3 PM, The Connection. In association with the exhibition Stuart Davis: In Full Swing, a film series composed of archival jazz rarities, classic narratives, documentaries and TV programs considers a range of jazz interpretations for the screen. National Gallery of Art, East Building Auditorium. nga.gov.

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President’s Day Library of Congress Main Reading Room Open House. Feb. 20, 10 AM to 3 PM. Twice each year, the Library of Congress opens its magnificent Main Reading Room for a special open house to share information about how the public can access the Library’s resources yearround. Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. SE. loc.gov. Free Admission to Mount Vernon. Feb. 20 and 22, 9 AM to 5 PM. Feb. 22, is George Washington’s actual birthday. mountvernon.org.

ATLAS INTERSECTIONS FESTIVAL Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival 2017. Feb. 24 to Mar. 5. The lineup follows. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. atlasarts.org. Sound. Feb. 24, Soli Vocal Ensemble: Ode to Shakespeare; Feb. 24, ractal Cat: Live in Concert; Feb. 24, Jahn Rome: An Intimate Show; Feb. 25, Andre Veloz; Feb. 25, Flo Anito: Jazzy Pop for the Masses!; Feb. 25 and March 4, Pavel Urkiza & Congrí Ensemble (The root of the root); Feb. 25, Capital City Symphony: Jazz up the Symphony; Feb. 25 and 26, The Snark Ensemble: The Comic Roach: A Roadhouse Picture Show; Feb. 25, Amadou Kouyate; Feb. 26, Abigail Palmer & Eric Selby; Feb. 26, inHALE; March 3, Sopranessence: Affairs of the Heart; March 5, REP Music/The Robert E Person Quintet: Classic Covers; March 5, Lori Reckling: A Know Tapestry. Movement. Feb. 24, Prakriti Dance: Amba Shikandi: A Journey of Courage; Feb. 25, Joy of Motion Dance Center: Alight Dance Theater: Stargazing; Feb. 25 and 26, The Circus Collective of San Diego: Specific Gravity; Feb. 25, Jane Franklin Dance: Trek; Feb. 25 and 26, Motion X Dance DC: Concrete Devotion & Other Works; Feb. 25 and 26, Dissonance Dance Theatre: Mahogany Strings; Feb. 25 and 26, Rebollar Dance/Erica Rebollar: Tri-City Tour: Rebollar Dance, Deep Vision, and Real Live People present Impacting Spaces; Feb. 26, Aura Curiatlas Physical Theatre: A Life With No Limits; Feb. 26, Company Danzante: On this Road; Feb. 26, Helanius J. Wilkins: A Bon Coeur; Feb. 27, Semilla Cultural Bomba!: Sounds of the Soul; March 3 and 4, FRESHH, Inc. Theatre Company: MOAN; March 3, I.C. Movement Project: Through the Glass Ceiling; March 3, Rich Potter: God: The OneMan Show; March 3 and 4, Across the Board: Black, Don’t Crack; March 4, MLDP: 1001; March 5, Trajectory Dance Project/Alice Howes: IDENTITY: Dancing the Self; March 5, Furia Flamenca Dance Company: Amalgamas. Story. Feb. 24 and 25, Spitball Theatre: Normal/Magic; Feb. 24, Contradiction Dance: Objects of Hope: The America Project; Feb. 25, Annalisa Dias: The Salima Project; Feb. 25, New Millennium Howard Players Theatre: For the Love of Oscar, A Dramedy; Feb. 25 and 26, W. Allen Taylor: In Search Of My Father…Walkin’ Talkin’ Bill Hawkins; March 3, Three Gaijin Films; March 3 and 4, Itai Yasur: Rabbitette; March 5, Vital Alternatives for Healthy Minds Program (VAMP): Dare to Dream; March 5, Lori Reckling: A Know Tapestry; March 5, Serge Zenoun/D’un Rêve à L’autre: Bigoudi; March 5, City at Peace; March 5, Conscience Drama Directive: THE LAST WILL–Robert Brustein’s Dramatic Homage to Shakespeare’s Twilight. See Kids and Family Notebook in the back of the paper for INTERSECTIONS family programming schedule.

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Darkest Before the Dawn Exhibition at THEARC. Through Feb. 24. Closing reception Feb. 23, 6 to 8 PM. This exhibition was inspired by a combination of two ideas: (1) situations always seem to be at their lowest or darkest point right before circumstances improve; (2) society primarily uses dark colors to describe the most seemingly negative aspects of life including loneliness, uncertainty and even death. ArtReach Gallery at THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. thearcdc.org Michael Platt at Honfleur Gallery. Through April 9. Michael Platt celebrates trailblazers, knowledge-seekers, problem-solvers, and revolutionaries with larger-than-life prints on canvas in his new solo show Pathfinders. Honfleur Gallery, 1241 Good Hope Rd. SE. honfleurgallery.com. From the Regenia Perry Collection: The Backyard of Derek Webster’s Imagination. Through April 23. Derek Webster (1934-2009) created sculptures from scraps of wood, trash, and found materials and adorned them with costume jewelry and brightly colored house paint. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. 202-633-4820. anacostia.si.edu. Gateways/Portales at the ACM. Through Aug. 6, 2017. This exhibition explores the experiences of Latino migrants and immigrants in four US metro areas: Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD;

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Charlotte, NC; and Raleigh-Durham; NC. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. 202633-4820. anacostia.si.edu. HBC Playback Theatre Ensemble Presents: “Ode To Miss Simone.” Feb. 12, 4 to 6 PM. Spontaneous interactive storytelling in the form of Playback Theatre. HBC Playback Theatre Ensemble combines drama, comedy and music to retell and honor personal stories. Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE. anacostiaartscenter.com. Very Last Days of First Colored Circus at the Anacostia Playhouse. Feb. 15 to March 5. “The Very Last Days of the First Colored Circus” is a redemptive new story of love, loss, and family set against the backdrop of the 1927 Charles County Fair. Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon PL. SE. theateralliance.com. anacostiaplayhouse.com. The Black Love Experience. Feb. 18, 7 to 11 PM. Originating from the masterminds behind Nubian Hueman, The Black Love Experience is a conglomerate of artistry and inventiveness geared towards natives, revolutionaries, travelers and fearless visionaries. It features performance artists, visual artists, independent creatives, entrepreneurs and kindred souls under the canopy of all things Black. Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE. anacostiaartscenter.com. Slice and Write Workshop. Feb. 19, 1 to 5 PM. Join Dr. Stacey Price Brown for a hands-on essay writing workshop. Attendees will have fun learning how to respond to essay prompts, while completing a “master essay” draft that can be used and modified for more than one college and scholarship application. Vivid Solutions Gallery, 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE. anacostiaartscenter.com.

Mosaic’s Hooded (or being Black for Dummies)

Feb. 21, 7 PM; and Feb. 22, 2 PM. A dark comedy/satire set in an around Baltimore about growing up black in America, riffing on the Trayvon Martin case, mistaken identity, incarceration and being black on a privileged college campus. Free. Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE. anacostiaartscenter.com. Hooded (or being Black for Dummies is also playing at the Atlas, 1333 H St. NE, through Feb. 19. (L to R) Dylan Morrison Myers as Hunter, Keith L. Royal Smith as Marquis, Jeremy Keith Hunter as Tru and Josh Adams as Fielder in “Hooded, Or Being Black for Dummies” at Mosaic Theater Company of DC, through February 19, 2017. Photo by Stan Barouh

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2017 Vagina Monologues. Feb. 19, 3:30 PM and 9:30 PM. Vagina Monologues-East River 2017 production is a part of a larger global movement. The purpose of this play is to raise awareness about violence against women and girls as well as raise money (100 percent of the proceeds must be donated.) for local beneficiaries that are working to end violence. Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE. anacostiaartscenter.com. Community over Competition. Feb. 25, 3 to 5 PM. Mix and mingle at this professional networking event for mental health clinicians of color. $15. Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE. anacostiaartscenter.com. A Night with Deja’Vu: A Tribute Lip Sync Show. Feb. 25, 8 to 10 PM. “A Night with Deja’Vu” is a lip-sync tribute show paying homage to three African American women, black art and theater. The show includes live dance performances. $27.50. Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE. anacostiaartscenter.com. A Night Out with Kasaun Wilson. Feb. 26, 6 to 10 PM. Poetry show at 6 p.m. Comedy show at 8 p.m. $10. Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE. anacostiaartscenter.com. Contradiction Dance presents NOW. March 2 to 11, 7:30 PM. Contradiction Dance is the resident dance company at Anacostia Arts Center. NOW is the 6th production to be presented and premiered at Anacostia Arts Center by the company. Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE. anacostiaartscenter.com. Mnemonic at the Anacostia Playhouse. March 16 to April 9. Through potent physicality, inventive design and striking visuals, Mnemonic reminds one that we live in a world where people are still moving, whether by choice or circumstance. Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon PL. SE. theateralliance.com. Rare Beauties in Winter at Kenilworth Park. Weekends through April 30, 10 AM and 1 PM. Enjoy an overview of exotic plants and a special tour of the greenhouse. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1900 Anacostia Ave. SE. 202-692-6080. nps.gov/keaq. Garden Walk at Kenilworth Park. Daily through May 1, 2 PM. Join a National Park Service Ranger and explore the gardens, marshes and woodlands of Kenilworth looking for turtles, butterflies, spiders, birds and more. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1900 Anacostia Ave. SE. 202-692-6080. nps.gov/keaq.

MUSIC AROUND TOWN Music at 9:30 Club. Feb. 11, The Wood Brothers; Feb. 13, Parquet Courts; Feb. 14, Rick Astley; Feb. 17, Cashmere Cat; Feb. 18, Liquid Stranger & Manic Focus; Feb. 21, Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears; Feb. 23, The-Dream; Feb. 24, Tove Lo; Feb. 25, No Scrubs: ‘90s Dance Party; Feb. 26, Tribal Seeds; Feb. 28, Japandroids; March 1, The English Beat; March 2, The Knocks; March 3, Randy Rogers Band & Josh Abbott Band; March 4, Haywyre & The Opiuo Band. 815 V St. NW. 877-435-9849. 930.com. Music at U Street Music Hall. Feb. 11, Book of Love and Deep Sugar: Ultra Naté & Lisa Moody; Feb. 16, Max Graham (open to close); Feb. 17, Mickey Avalon and Mark Farina; Feb. 18, Barclay Crenshaw; Feb. 19, XXYYXX; Feb, 23, Lisa Hannigan and Cosmo’s Midnight; Feb. 24, The Griswolds and Julius Jetson; Feb. 25, Kap G & JR Donato; Feb. 27, Nikki Lane; Feb. 28, Noname; March 2, Mako; March 3, Sango and Alle Farben; March 4, Viceroy. U Street Music Hall, 1115 U St. NW. 202-588-1889. ustreetmusichall.com.

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Music at Sixth and I. Feb. 11, Colin Currie; Feb. 14, Laura Mvula; March 1, Kevin Garrett: The False Hope Tour; March 4, Kronos Quartet. Sixth and I, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org. Music at Black Cat. Feb. 12, SEGO; Feb. 13, Ninet; Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day Rock and Roll Party; Feb. 15, The Radio Dept; Feb. 16, Kodie Shane; Feb. 17, Darkest Hour; Feb. 18, Sinkane No BS Brass Band; Feb. 19, Lemuria; Feb. 23, Pissed Jeans; Feb. 25, Cryfest; Feb. 26, Leopold and His Fiction; March 1, Save Ferris; March 4, Sounds of the City Fest. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. blackcatdc.com. Music at The Howard. Feb. 12, The Music Box; Feb. 13, Elise Testone Valentine’s Tribute “For the Love of Legends”; Feb. 14, Maysa; Feb. 15, Mayhem; Feb. 17, The Al Jarreau Duo; Feb. 18, Buika; Feb. 19, Harlem Gospel Choir and Soul Series feat. Keke Wyatt, Black Alley, The Fix & PatriceLIVE; Feb. 22, RAWDC Presents: CUSP; Feb. 24, Cameo; March 2, Ro James; March 3 Ja Rule and Reggae Fest vs. Soca. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. 202803-2899. thehowardtheatre.com. Blues Night in Southwest. Every Monday, 6 to 9 PM. Feb. 13, Moonshine Society; Feb. 20, Full Power Blues; Feb. 27, Scott Ramminger; March 6, Electrified Blues Band w/Charlie Sayles; March 13, Clarence Turner Blues Band; March 20, Lou Jerome Band; March 27, Tom Newman Blues Band; April 3, Shirleta Settles & Friends. $5 cover. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. 202-484-7700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org. Music at the Lincoln. Feb. 14, Tinder Live! with Lane Moore; Feb. 18, Leo Kottke & Keller Williams; Feb. 20, Hayes Grier & The Boys; March 8, Dawes. Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. 202-3286000. thelincolndc.com. Music at Rock and Roll Hotel. Feb. 14, Common Kings; Feb. 17, Sean Narna; Feb. 18, Lee Fields & The Expressions; Feb. 19, Tash Sultana; Feb. 22, Hamilton Leithauser; Feb. 28, Dorothy; March 3, You Blew It!; March 4, Ben Sollee. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. 202-388-7625. rockandrollhoteldc.com. Music at Hill Country. Feb. 14, The Lustre Kings; Feb. 16, Connor Christian w/ special guest Tom O’Connor; Feb. 17, Human Country Jukebox; Feb. 18, Revelator Hill; Feb. 21, Melissa Greener; Feb. 25, Postponed - Sleepy LaBeef - Postponed; Feb. 28, Wild The Waters; March 2, Wood & Wire; March 3, The Highballers; March 4, Sunny Sweeney. Hill Country Live, 410 Seventh St. NW. hillcountry.com/dc. Church of the Epiphany Weekly Concerts. Tuesdays, 12:10 PM. Feb. 14, Rebecca Kellerman Petretta, soprano, Roger Isaacs, countertenor, & Jeremy Filsell, continuo; Feb. 21, The Shepherd Trio; Feb. 28, Daniel Heagney, marimba; March 7, Washington Bach Consort. 1317 G ST. NW. 202-347-2635. epiphanydc.org. Jazz Night in Southwest. Every Friday, 6 to 9 PM. Feb. 17, Todd Marcus’ Low Tones; Feb. 24, Tribute to Nat King Cole; Feb. 25, Thinking About Jazz, Nat King Cole; March 3, Washington Women in Jazz All-Stars. $5 cover. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. 202-484-7700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org. 2017 Festival of Sacred Music. Feb. 25 and 26. This two-day Festival of Sacred Music features choral, organ and conducting master classes led by Cathedral musicians. Join them for a day of study on Saturday, and a day of worship on Sunday. $25 for adults over 18. Washington National Cathedral. cathedral.org.

SPORTS AND FITNESS Washington Capitals Ice Hockey. Feb. 11 and 24; March 2, 4, 6, 14, 16, 21, 23 and 25; April 5 and 9. Verizon Center. capitals.nhl.com Washington Wizards Basketball. Feb. 13, 26 and 28; March 3, 5, 15, 17, 22 and 24; April 4 and 8. Verizon Center. nba.com/wizards. Fort Dupont Ice Arena Public Skating. Public ice skating is on Feb. 11, 18, 25 and March 4, 11, and 18, 1 to 3 PM; Feb. 12, 19 and 26 and March 5 and 12, 2:30 to 4:30 PM; Feb. 17 and March 10 and 17, noon to 2 PM. $5 for adults; $4, 12 and under and seniors 60 and over; $3 for skate rental. Fort Dupont Ice Arena is at 3779 Ely Pl. SE. 202-584-5007. fdia.org. Canal Park Ice Skating. Through Feb. 26; Monday and Tuesday, noon to 7 PM; Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 9 PM; Friday, noon to 10 PM; Saturday, 11 AM to 10 PM; and Sunday, 11 AM to 7 PM. Open all holidays but with different hours. Adults, $9; children, military and seniors, $8; skate rental, $5. Canal Park Ice Rink, 200 M St. SE. canalparkdc.org. United Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and Half Marathon. March 11, 7 AM. The marathon starts on Constitution Avenue at 14th Street NW with the half marathon starting at 8:30 a.m. from the same location. Information and registration is at RunRocknRoll.com/dc. NGA Ice Rink. Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 8 PM; Friday, 10 AM to 11 PM, Saturday, 11 AM to 11 PM; and Sundays, 11 AM to 9 PM. Skating fees for a two-hour session are $8.50, adults; $7.50, seniors, students with ID and children 12 and under. Skate rental is $3. nga.gov. Washington Harbor Ice Rink. Through mid-March. MondayTuesday, noon to 7 PM; Wednesday-Thursday, noon to 9 PM; Friday, noon to 10 PM; Saturday, 10 AM to 10 PM; Sunday, 10 AM to 7 PM. Skating is $9 to $10. Skate rental is $6. Washington Harbor is at 3050 K St. NW. 202-706-7666. thewashingtonharbour.com. Barry Farm Pool. Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:30 AM to 8 PM; and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 AM to 5 PM. Free for DC residents. 1230 Sumner Rd. SE. 202-7300572. dpr.dc.gov. Deanwood Pool. Weekdays 6:30 AM to 8 PM; weekends, 9 AM to 5 PM. Free for DC residents. 1350 49th St. NE. 202-6713078. dpr.dc.gov. Ferebee Hope Pool. Weekdays, 10 AM to 6 PM. Closed weekends. Free for DC residents. 3999 Eighth St. SE. 202-645-3916. dpr.dc.gov.

CIVIC LIFE Congresswoman Norton’s SE District Office. Open weekdays, 9 AM to 6 PM. 2041 MLK Ave. SE, #238. 202-678-8900. norton.house.gov. Eastland Gardens Civic Association Meeting. Third Tuesday, 6:30 to 8 PM. Zion Baptist Church of Eastland Gardens, 1234 Kenilworth Ave. NE. Contact Rochelle Frazier-Gray, 202-352-7264 or richelle.frazier@longandfoster.com. Anacostia Coordinating Council Meeting. Last Tuesday, noon to 2 PM. Anacostia Museum, 1901 Fort St. SE. For further details, contact Philip Pannell, 202-889-4900.

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Capitol View Civic Association Meeting. Third Monday, 6:30 PM. Hughes Memorial United Methodist, 25 53rd St. NE. capitolviewcivicassoc.org. Historical Anacostia Block Association. Second Thursday, 7 to 9 PM. UPO Anacostia Service Center, 1649 Good Hope Rd. SE. For further details, contact Charles Wilson, 202-834-0600. Anacostia High School Improvement Team Meeting. Fourth Tuesday, 6 PM. Anacostia High School, 16th and R Streets, SE. Fairlawn Citizens Association. Third Tuesday, 7 PM. Ora L. Glover Community Room at the Anacostia Public Library, 1800 Good Hope Rd. SE. Ward 7 Education Council Meeting. Fourth Thursday, 6:30 PM. Capitol View Library, 5001 East Capitol St. SE.

ANC MONTHLY MEETINGS ANC 7B. Third Thursday, 7 PM. Ryland Epworth United Methodist Church, 3200 S St. SE. 202-584-3400. anc7b@pressroom.com. anc7b@earthlink.net. ANC 7C. Second Thursday, 7 PM. Sargent Memorial Presbyterian Church, 5109 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. NE. 202-398-5100. anc7c@ verizon.net. ANC 7D. Second Tuesday, 6:30 PM. Dorothy I. Height Neighborhood Library, 3935 Benning Rd. NE. 202-398-5258. 7D06@anc.dc.gov. ANC 7E. Second Tuesday, 7 PM. Jones Memorial Church, 4625 G St. SE. 202-582-6360. 7E@anc.dc.gov. ANC 7F. Third Tuesday, 6:30 PM. Washington Tennis and Education Foundation, 200 Stoddert Place, SE. ANC 8A. First Tuesday, 7 PM. Anacostia UPO Service Center, 1649 Good Hope Rd. SE. 202889-6600. anc8adc.org. ANC 8B. Third Tuesday, 7 PM. Seventh District Police Station Community Center, Alabama and McGee Streets, SE. 202-610-1818. anc8b.org. ANC 8C. First Wednesday, 7 PM. 2907 MLK Jr Ave. SE. 202-388-2244. ANC 8D. Fourth Thursday, 7 PM. Specialty Hospital of Washington, 4601 MLK Jr. Ave. SW. 202-561-0774.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). Open daily, 10 AM to 5:30 PM. A limited number of walk-up passes on weekdays are available starting at 1 PM. No walk-up passes will be available on weekends. Same-day, online, timed passes are available only through the museum’s website, nmaahc.si.edu/ sameday, beginning at 6:30 a.m. nmaahc.si.edu.

er, Robin Givhan interviews haute couture designers among NMAAHC’s collections including B Michael, whose beautiful designs have been worn by such renowned actresses Cicely Tyson, and Phylicia Rashad. National Museum of African American History and Culture. nmaahc.si.edu.

Lives Bound Together: Slavery at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Through Sept. 30, 2018. Through household furnishings, art works, archaeological discoveries, documents and interactive displays, the exhibition, demonstrates how closely intertwined the lives of the Washingtons were with those of the enslaved. mountvernon.org. The Rosa Parks Papers at the Library of Congress. The papers of Rosa Parks (1913-2005) span the years 1866 to 2006, with the bulk of the material dating from 1955 to 2000. The collection, which contains approximately 7,500 items in the Manuscript Division, as well as 2,500 photographs in the Prints and Photographs Division, documents many aspects of Parks’s private life and public activism on behalf of civil rights for African Americans. Access the collection at loc.gov/collections/rosaparks-papers. Mosaic’s Hooded (or being Black for Dummies) at the Atlas. Through Feb. 19. A dark comedy/satire set in an around Baltimore about growing up black in America, riffing on the Trayvon Martin case, mistaken identity, incarceration and being black on a privileged college campus. atlasarts.org. Historically Speaking: Never Caught: The Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge. Feb. 8, 7 PM. NMAAHC will present Erica Armstrong Dunbar, Professor of History, University of Delaware, in a discussion of her new book entitled “Never Caught: Ona Judge, The Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of their Runaway Slave.” Free. National Museum of African American History and Culture. nmaahc.si.edu.

Thurgood Marshall Remembered. Feb. 22; 10 AM, 10:45 AM, 2 PM and 2:45 PM. Ranger talk. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. nps.gov/nama.

C. R. Gibbs Presents a Lecture on The Assault on Jim Crow Education: Black Teens in the Civil Rights Movement. Feb. 9, 7 PM. Southeast Library and Feb. 23, 7 PM at Cleveland Park Interim Library. dclibrary.org. Very Last Days of First Colored Circus at the Anacostia Playhouse. Feb. 15 to March 5. “The Very Last Days of the First Colored Circus” is a redemptive new story of love, loss and family set against the backdrop of the 1927 Charles County Fair. Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon PL. SE. theateralliance.com. anacostiaplayhouse.com. Human Rights Heroes: Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass and Martin Luther King, Jr. Feb. 15; 10 AM, 10:45 AM, 2 and 2:45 PM. Ranger talk. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. nps.gov/nama. Cultural Expressions: NMAAHC Fashion Collection-Iconic Looks. Feb. 21, 7 to 9 PM. Pulitzer Prize-winning fashion writ-

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center at sunrise. Photo: NPS Photo/Beth Parnicza

Avant Bard’s The Gospel at Colonus. Feb. 23 to March 26. A soaring celebration of transcendence and the fragility of life, “The Gospel at Colonus” was a global sensation when it premiered in 1983. The story is both a Greek tragedy and a part of the African American heritage. Gunston Arts Center, Theatre Two, 2700 South Lang St., Arlington, VA. avantbard.org. Harry T. Burleigh: From the Spiritual to the Harlem Renaissance. Feb. 23, 7 to 9 PM. Jean E. Snyder traces Burleigh’s life from his Pennsylvania childhood through his fifty-year tenure as soloist at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Manhattan. Montpelier Room, sixth floor, James Madison Building, Library of Congress. loc.gov. Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena Hickok-Best of friends? Feb. 24, 6 PM and 6:45 PM; and Feb. 25, 4 PM and 4:45 PM. Ranger talk. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. nps.gov/nama. Taking the Stage: A Celebration of Black Composers and Chamber Music Performed by Pershing’s Own. Feb 26, 3 to 5 PM. Join the US Army Band, “Pershing’s Own,” in a performance of chamber music works by esteemed African American classical music composers. NMAAHC. nmaahc.si.edu.

The Blood of Emmett Till. Feb. 8, noon. In 1955, a group of white men murdered fourteen-year-old black man, Emmett Till committing one of the most notorious hate crimes in American history. National Archives, 700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. archives.gov. Tarzan to Tonto: Stereotypes as Obstacles to Progress Toward a More Perfect Union Symposium. Feb. 9, 6 to 8 PM. As early Americans sought to define their identity in a new country, race became a major fixation. National Museum of African American History and Culture. nmaahc.si.edu.

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Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park. Opens March 11, 2017. The woods and wetlands of Maryland’s Eastern Shore shaped Harriet Tubman’s early life in slavery. Using her skills as an outdoorswoman, Tubman navigated the landscape for multiple return journeys to bring friends and family north to freedom. Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, 4068 Golden Hill Rd., Church Creek, MD. nps.gov/hatu.

Rhythm Cafe: Oh Ella! Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Ella Fitzgerald. March 11, 2 to 4 PM. The Anacostia Community Museum features a special tribute to one of jazz music’s most distinctive voices known for her scat style of singing, diction and perfect pitch. Anacostia Community Museum, 901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu. Alexandria’s Watson Reading Room. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 AM to 4 PM. Located next door to the Alexandria Black History Museum, the Watson Reading Room is a non-circulating research repository focusing on issues of African-American history and culture. Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St., Alexandria, VA. 703-746-4356. alexandriava.gov. Visit the MLK Memorial. Open to visitors all hours, every day. 1964 Independence Ave. SW. nps.gov/mlkm.

Frederick Douglass’s 199th Birthday. Feb. 17 and 18. Programming and activities will explore the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass through his connection to the arts. Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, 1411 W St. SE. nps.gov/frdo. 1967: Civil Rights at 50 at Newseum. 1967: Civil Rights at 50 tells the dramatic story of the growing militancy of the struggle for racial justice in 1967. It tells the dramatic story of the growing militancy of the struggle for racial justice in 1967. Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. newseum.org.

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“Frédéric Bazille and the Birth of Impressionism” at the NGA Despite his contributions to the birth of impressionism, Frédéric Bazille (1841-1870) remains relatively unknown. A thematic presentation of 75 works including paintings by contemporaries such as Claude Monet and Auguste Renoir will bring to light Bazille’s place as a central figure. Several examples from the Gallery’s collection, which houses the largest group of Bazille’s works outside of France, will be featured in the first major American exhibition on the artist in almost 25 years. Paintings by his predecessors, Gustave Courbet and Théodore Rousseau, compared with those of Bazille, explore the sources and influences on this limited but visionary painter. “Frédéric Bazille and the Birth of Impressionism” is at the National Gallery of Art, East Building, from April 9 to July 9. nga.gov.

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@NatGeo: The Most Popular Instagram Photos National Geographic Museum’s new exhibition “@NatGeo: Popular Instagram Photos” captures and curates the most liked, commented on and favorited photos from National Geographic’s iconic Instagram account. As the world’s top media brand on Instagram, National Geographic, or @ natgeo, has more than 62 million followers and over 1 billion likes on its 12,000+ posted images. Experience the diversity of this innovative and eyepopping content firsthand. Simultaneously digital and tactile, the exhibition offers visitors an opportunity to interact with National Geographic photography in a whole new way. From avid photo buffs to cellphone novices, “@ NatGeo” is a not-to-be-missed look at the magic and influence of photography in the digital age. “@NatGeo: The Most Popular Instagram Photos” is at the National Geographic Museum, 1145 17th Street, NW, through April 30, 3017. nationalgeographic.org.

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“ Boom! Artillery in the American Revolution” at Anderson House This oil painting executed by William Joseph Weaver ca. 1806 depicts Alexander Hamilton, the most famous of the radical young men who helped create the American artillery. He helped seize British cannon on Manhattan at the beginning of the war and served in a New York artillery company at Brooklyn, Trenton, and Princeton. Image: Courtesy of The Society of the Cincinnati

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To win their independence, Americans had to create an effective artillery service able to challenge the British on the battlefield. They had to do all of this with little experience or preparation, while fighting a war with a major European power with a welltrained professional army, the world’s largest navy, factories to manufacture munitions, craft facilities to build and maintain equipment and a well-established system for recruiting and training artillerists. “Boom! Artillery in the American Revolution” is on exhibition at Anderson House through March 26. It races the development of the Continental Artillery during the Revolutionary War, a process shaped by broader technological and organizational changes in artillery that transformed it into a dominant force on European and American war battlefields. Henry Knox is the central character in this story. Appointed colonel and given command of the Continental Artillery at the age of twenty-five, Knox drove the development of the artillery service for the entire Revolutionary War. Anderson House is at 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. societyofthecincinnati.org.

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“Louder Than Words: Rock, Power and Politics” at Newseum Through iconic artifacts, compelling images and multimedia experiences, the exhibit examines how music has influenced issues ranging from political campaigns to civil rights. Included in are John Lennon’s acoustic guitar from his 1969 Montreal and Amsterdam “Bed-Ins for Peace” with Yoko Ono, the Fender Stratocaster Jimi Hendrix used to perform “The StarSpangled Banner” at Woodstock, stage costumes worn by the Village People and original handwritten lyrics to Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are a-Changin’,” Chuck Berry’s “School Day,” Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the USA” and Green Day’s “American Idiot.” The exhibit also features artifacts related to the Vietnam War, the May 4, 1970 shooting at Kent State University, the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Black Lives Matter movement. “Louder Than Words: Rock, Power and Politics” is at Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, through July 31, includes exclusive video interviews with Bono, David Byrne, Dee Snider, Tom Morello, Lars Ulrich, Gloria Estefan, Gregg Allman, Ann Wilson and others. newseum.org.

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“Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors” at the Hirshhorn

“Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors” is a celebration of the legendary Japanese artist’s sixty-five-year career and promises to be one of 2017’s essential art experiences. Visitors will have the unprecedented opportunity to discover six of Kusama’s captivating Infinity Mirror Rooms alongside a selection of her other key works, including several, never-before-shown paintings from her most recent series, “My Eternal Soul.” From her radical performances in the 1960’s, when she staged underground polka dot “Happenings” on the streets of New York, to her latest Infinity Mirror Room, All the Eternal Love I Have for the Pumpkins, 2016, the Hirshhorn exhibition will showcase Kusama’s full range of talent for the first time in DC. Don’t miss this unforgettable sensory journey through the mind and legacy of one of the world’s most popular artists. “Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors” is at the Hirshhorn, Feb. 23 to May 14. Timed-timed tickets are required. hirshhorn.si.edu. Installation view of Infinity Mirror Room — Phalli’s Field, 1965, in Floor Show, Castellane Gallery, New York, 1965. Sewn stuﬀed cotton fabric, board, and mirrors, Courtesy of Ota Fine Arts, Tokyo/ Singapore; Victoria Miro, London; David Zwirner, New York. © Yayoi Kusama. Photo: Eikoh Hosoe

“The Life of Toussaint L’Ouverture” by Jacob Lawrence at the Phillips

This exhibition features 15 rarely seen silkscreen prints created by American artist Jacob Lawrence (1917– 2001) between 1986 and 1997. The series portrays the life of Toussaint L’Ouverture (1742–1803), the former slave turned leader of Haiti’s independence movement. L’Ouverture led the fight to liberate SaintDomingue from French colonial rule and to emancipate the slaves during the 1791 Haitian Revolution, the first successful campaign to abolish slavery in modern history. Lawrence had explored the same subject more than 40 years earlier — when he was only 20 years old — in a series of paintings of the same title (now in the Amistad Research Center, New Orleans). The celebrated paintings, which were featured prominently at the Baltimore Museum of Art in 1939, laid the groundwork for Lawrence’s lifelong interest in the human quest for freedom and social justice. “The Life of Toussaint L’Ouverture” by Jacob Lawrence is at The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW, through April 23, 2017. phillipscollection.org. Jacob Lawrence, Toussaint at Ennery (print based on painting from The Life of Toussaint L’Ouvertureseries), 1989. Silkscreen on rag paper, 22 x 32 1/8 in. Printed by Workshop, Inc., Washington, DC. Image: Collection of Di and Lou Stoval

“The Great Inka Road: Engineering an Empire” at the American Indian Museum

Construction of the Inka Road stands as one of the monumental engineering achievements in history. A network more than 20,000 miles long, crossing mountains and tropical lowlands, rivers and deserts, the Great Inka Road linked Cusco, the administrative capital and spiritual center of the Inka world, to the farthest reaches of its empire. The road continues to serve contemporary Andean communities across Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Chile as a sacred space and symbol of cultural continuity. In 2014, the United Nations cultural agency, UNESCO, recognized the Inka Road as a World Heritage site. “The Great Inka Road: Engineering an Empire” explores the foundations of the Inka Road in earlier Andean cultures, technologies that made building the road possible, the cosmology and political organization of the Inka world, as well as the legacy of the Inka Empire during the colonial period and in the present day. “The Great Inka Road: Engineering an Empire” is at the American Indian Museum through June 1, 2020. nmai.si.edu. A llama caravan travels the Inka Road. Warautambo, Peru, 1990. Photo: Ramiro Matos Mendieta, National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution.

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“ The Face of Battle: Americans at War, 9/11 to Now” at the National Portrait Gallery Since September 11, 2001, the United States has been engaged in multiple wars, varying in intensity, locale and consequence. After fifteen years, this warfare has become normalized into America’s social and cultural landscape; it is ongoing, yet somehow out of sight, invisible. “The Face of Battle: Americans at War, 9/11 to Now” explores and assesses the human costs of ongoing wars through portraiture. The exhibition title is drawn from John Keegan’s classic military history, which reorients our view of war from questions of strategy and tactics to its personal and individual toll. Featuring fifty-six works by six artists, the exhibition includes photographs by Ashley Gilbertson, Tim Hetherington, Louie Palu, and Stacy Pearsall; site-specific installation of drawings by Emily Prince; and paintings, sculpture, and time-based media by Vincent Valdez. “The Face of Battle: Americans at War, 9/11 to Now” is on exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, Eighth and F Streets NW, April 7 to Jan. 28, 2018. npg.si.edu. The Reader by Stacy L. Pearsall, aluminum print 2007. Photo: Courtesy of the artist © Stacy L. Pearsall E ast

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Preserved military aircraft and technology make up a large part of the collection open to the public.

Recreations like this one help bring naval history to life.

The NMUSN is the only naval museum to include items from the Navy’s entire history.

NMUSN and Cold War Gallery Bring History to Life

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ashington is known for its wealth of museums and cultural offerings, providing educational and recreational opportunities to visitors and residents alike. With so many history, science, and art museums to choose from, it can be easy to overlook institutions off the beaten path. One such is the National Museum of the US Navy (NMUSN), located here in Capitol Hill at the Navy Yard. The NMUSN is also home to the Cold War Gallery, which provides a comprehensive understanding of the role of the Navy in the defining conflict of the later 20th century.

Telling the Navy’s Story Established in 1961 and opened to the public in 1963 in Building 76 in the Navy Yard, the NMUSN is one of 14 museums maintained by the Navy to share its history and celebrate its accomplishments. It is the Navy’s flagship museum, home to a large permanent

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collection of artifacts as well as temporary exhibits. The museum is currently honoring the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor with the exhibit “Valor in the Pacific,” and recently extended an exhibition of artwork by Tom Freeman, who paints scenes from naval history. “The museum collects, preserves, displays, and interprets historic naval artifacts and artwork for the information, education, and inspiration of naval personnel and the general public,” says museum director Jim Bruns, who oversees both the NMUSN and the Cold War Gallery. The collection moved several times as it continued to grow, opening in Building 76 in 1963. The Navy Yard’s role in preserving and sharing the Navy’s history stretches back to the early 19th century, when the first commandant, Thomas Tingey, began collecting key items. What began with a French gun cast in 1793 expanded quickly, and by 1865 a building was devoted to storing the artifacts. The Museum of Naval Relics and Weapons, as it was then called, was one of the first feder-

al museums in the country and a popular destination for visitors to the city. The NMUSN is a priceless resource for understanding the way the Navy has shaped the history of the United States, and how technology has changed the way we respond to threats. The museum also illuminates how the Navy aids US interests, many of which visitors may not be familiar with. “There are several important takeaways,” Bruns says. “Among them is that America’s sailors are the best trained in the world. Another is that America’s Navy is always at the cutting edge. And another is that our nation is a maritime nation which relies on the Navy to keep the sea lanes open for American commerce.”

The Cold War at Sea The Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union was the defining conflict of the later 20th century. Taking place between 1947 and 1991, it shaped international politics and domestic policy, and in many ways continues to do so. The conflict was named for the lack of largescale “hot” or di-

The Cold War Gallery brings visitors face-to-face with the way the Navy helped fight the decades-long conflict.

rect fighting between the United States and the Soviet Union, a fact that can obscure the important role of the military, including the Navy. “Many Americans, especially the youngest, have little understanding of the contributions made by the Navy’s Cold War veterans,” Bruns says. Bridging that knowledge gap is a core goal of the Cold War Gallery. Opened in 2011 as an annex to the NMUSN, the gallery features displays of Cold War-era technology, information on the role of the Navy in the conflict, and interactive exhibits. These offerings and others weave a complex political and military history that is accessible for visitors. But the gallery is focused on more than just conflict. “There were multiple facets to the Cold War – the side that reflected crisis and confrontation, the side which was covert, and the side that was humanitarian,” Bruns says. “The Cold War Gallery examines all three facets. All too often visitors expect to learn only about crisis and confrontation.” The Cold War Gallery was also established to honor a group of servicemen and women that the Navy hopes to keep from being overlooked. Bruns describes their story as “inspiring but little-understood,” perhaps due in part to the complex role the Navy played in the

conflict. While the Navy engaged in a number of confrontations with Soviet and Communist forces at sea, they were also on the forefront of deterrence, both by maintaining technological supremacy and ensuring adherence to maritime rules of engagement. Capitol Hill has always had a close relationship with the military, due in part to the Marine Barracks and the Navy Yard. For Bruns, this highlights the importance of the NMUSN and Cold War Gallery in helping the neighborhood understand its own history and the history of some of its residents. “Cold War sailors are your maturing neighbors, acquaintances, friends, and coworkers,” he explains. “Without asking, many of your readers may never know the role that these sailors played in winning the Cold War.” The National Museum of the US Navy and the Cold War Gallery are located in Building 76 at the Navy Yard. Both are open to the public on weekdays, and admission is free. More information can be found at www.history.navy.mil. Bridey Heing is a freelance journalist and book critic living on Capitol Hill. Her writing has been published by The Daily Beast, The Economist, The Times Literary Supplement, and others. You can find her on Twitter @brideyheing.

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Mid-Atlantic Jazz Warms the Month

Grant Archives, Anacostia Museum Keep Jazz History Living “The only jazz-specific archive in the DC area is found at the University of the District of Columbia … At the heart of the archives is the Felix E. Grant Collection, which includes sound recordings, audio interviews, photographs, books and manuscript material,” says the spring 2014 “Jazz in Washington” publication by the Historical Society of Washington, DC. “These relate to Grant’s fifty-year career as a jazz radio broadcaster in Washington. Although internationally known, particularly for his involvement in promoting Brazilian music, Grant also had a keen interest in local history, evidenced by his research of Duke Ellington’s life in the city.” The Grant archives later acquired other materials of local significance, “including the Ron Elliston Collection, which focuses on the East Coast Jazz Festival (now the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival) that Elliston co-produced with his wife, vocalist Ronnie Wells, between 1992 and 2007.” Paul Carr picked up the mantle from Elliston and Wells and will produce more jazz living history during this February’s Black History Month when the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival returns on Feb. 16-19. Besides the Grant archives (see www.jazzarchives.org), other places to visit for jazz history include the Anacostia Community Museum at 1901 Fort Place SE. Its Henry P. Whitehead Collection was created by a local historian who did research on the U Street neighborhood including the Howard and Lincoln theaters. See www.anacostia.si.edu or call 202-633-4820. Other collections are the National Museum of American History, Archives Center; Library of Congress; Martin Luther King Jr. Library’s Washingto-

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The Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival at the Hilton Hotel and Executive Meeting Center in Rockville offers a pre-festival Mardi Gras gala event on Feb. 16 featuring Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, along with Carr’s Jazz Academy of Music band. The shows continue on Friday through Sunday, Feb. 17-19. Festival organizer Paul Carr says, “This year, we are showcasing the guitar. We have some of the best jazz guitarists in the world going head to head, Paul Bollenbeck, Bobby Broom and Russell Malone (Saturday Feb. 18).” Other stars include Vanessa Rubin, DeAndrey Howard and the Collector’s Edition, Herb Scott and Houston Person, Etienne Charles and Creole Soul, Kathy Kosins, Akua Allrich, Karen Lovejoy, the Paul Carr Quartet, Steve Turre, and Rene Marie. See www.midatlanticjazzfest.org.

InPerson … Tedd Baker Our reigning boss tenor Tedd Baker displayed his chops for a large crowd at Westminster Presbyterian Church last month, with some sizzling and at times witty lines on his saxophone, playing with the always melodic Janelle Gill on piano, Kris Funn, bass, C. V. Dashiell, drums, and Imani Grace Cooper on vocals. Cooper’s soaring soprano was one highlight of the evening on “The Nearness of You,” along with her enchanting, sultry phrasing.

InPerson … MLK Day Jam Pianist Hope Udobe was one of the stars during the jam session on Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday celebration at Alice’s Jazz and Cultural Society in Northeast DC last month, with bright and swinging notes enlivening tunes like “Caravan,” “Soul Eyes,” and “Alone Together.” Bandmates included trumpeter and drummer DeAndrey Howard, bassist Mark Saltman, and young alto sax man Dominick Ellis. A member of the University of Maryland Baltimore County jazz ensemble, Ellis delivered fluid, lyrical lines on his horn all afternoon – hot and spicy on the jams and melancholy and wistful on the ballads. A young man to look out for. Steve Monroe is a freelance writer based in Washington, DC. He can be reached at steve@jazzavenues.com or @ jazzavenues.

February Highlights: … Sharon Clark, Feb. 11, The Alex … Carl Grubbs Ensemble, Feb. 11, Northwood Branch Library/Baltimore … Kent Miller Group, Feb. 15, Twins Jazz … Brad Linde’s GUMSHOE, Feb. 16, Twins Jazz … Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, Feb. 16-19, Hilton Rockville … Todd Marcus’ Low Tones, Feb. 17, Westminster Presbyterian Church … Regina Carter: “Simply Ella,” Feb. 17, Kennedy Center … Paige Wroble, Feb. 18, The Alex … Joe Vetter Quartet, Feb. 19, Twins Jazz … JAZZForum/David Sage: “The First Jazz Recording,” Feb. 22, University of the District of Columbia Recital Hall – Bldg. 46 West … Twins Jazz Orchestra, Feb. 23, Twins Jazz … Eric Byrd/Tribute to Nat King Cole, Feb. 24, Westminster Presbyterian Church … Tim Whalen Septet, Feb. 24-25 … Thinking About Jazz/Nat King Cole: Unforgettable, Feb. 25, Westminster Presbyterian Church … Akua Allrich, Feb. 25, The Alex … Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: Let It Be Free, Feb. 25, An Die Musik/ Baltimore … Louis Hayes and the Cannonball Legacy Band, Feb. 26, Baltimore Museum of Art … Allyn Johnson/Meet the Artist: Duane Eubanks, Feb. 27, University of the District of Columbia Recital Hall … Duane Eubanks Quintet, Feb. 27, Blues Alley … UDC Small Jazz Ensembles, Feb. 28, University of the District of Columbia Recital Hall February Birthdays: James P. Johnson, Joshua Redman 1; Sonny Stitt, Stan Getz 2; Eubie Blake 7; Chick Webb 10; Machito 16; Stan Kenton, David Murray 19; Nancy Wilson 20; Tadd Dameron 21; James Moody 26; Mildred Bailey, Dexter Gordon 27

Tenor sax man Paul Carr presents his Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival again this February, while also playing with his quartet and directing his Jazz Academy of Music band during the festival, Feb. 16-19.

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Ricardo Campos, DREAM activist and CASA Lead Organizer; and Audrey Singer, Senior Fellow, Urban Institute, who will also moderate the discussion. The Anacostia Community Museum is at 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu.

On Feb. 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., hear from all THEARC’s partners about upcoming programs, services and events. Ask questions and make suggestions. This meeting is free, refreshments will be provided. There will be drawings for prizes. THEARC is at 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. thearcdc.org.

THEARC’s New Executive Director The Board of Directors of Building Bridges Across the River (BBAR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rahsaan Bernard as the new Executive Director of the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC). Bernard will transition from his current role as BBAR’s Director of Development effective immediately.

$5 Million for Ward 7 Affordable Housing The DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has closed a loan with The NHP Foundation (NHPF), a national nonprofit affordable housing developer, that will preserve 148 affordable housing units in the Ward 7 neighborhood of Fort Dupont Park. DHCD provided $5,012,387 in financing from the Housing Production Trust Fund (HPTF) to help NHPF acquire and rehabilitate 16 two-story apartments (The Benning Heights Apartments) along the 4800 block of Alabama Avenue SE. The $32.1 million project also received $16 million in bond financing and more than $7.9 million through an issuance of four percent low income housing tax credits from the DC Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA). Thus, all 148 units will remain affordable to households earning no more than 60 percent of the Area Median Income for at least the next 40 years. For more information on the District’s affordable housing investments, visit dhcd.dc.gov.

Ward 8 Home Buyer’s Club

Pictured is THEARC Phase III construction. Coming soon to THEARC’s new building are: AppleTree Institute, Bishop Walker School for Boys, Children’s National Health System, The Phillips Collection and the David Lynch Foundation. thearcdc.org.

Single Parent Support Circle

Discuss Immigration

The Future Foundation Single Parent Support Circle meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 to 4 p.m., at 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE. For more information, call 202909-3547 or email info@thefuturedc.org. Read more at thefuturedc.org/single-parent-support-circle.

On Feb. 18, 3 to 4 p.m., local researchers and advocates discuss immigration trends, local policy responses, youth activism and multi-racial coalition building in the region. Speakers include: George Escobar, Senior Director of Human Services, CASA;

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MANNA has partnered with the 11th Street Bridge Park to offer a monthly Home Buyer’s Club for Ward 8 residents supported by a grant from The Kresge Foundation. Participants will receive information about buying a home, peer support and financial education. The club will also provide a window into new and forthcoming Ward 8 housing developments. Upcoming meetings are March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3 and July 1; 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. Contact MANNA at 202-5341038 or 202-534-1039 or email Pam Johnson, pjohnson@mannadc.org.

Volunteer at Kenilworth Park On Feb. 25, 10 a.m. to noon, join other volunteers picking up trash, working on trails, and removing invasive English ivy and honeysuckle. Individuals and groups of all ages welcome. SSL credits can be earned. Register at friendsofkenilworthgardens. eventbrite.com. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is at 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. friendsofkenilworthgardens.org.

The Washington Ballet Adult Fitness

AG Improves Conditions at Terrace Manor

The Washington Ballet (TWB) @THEARC Adult Fitness Classes are $6 per class for residents of 20020 & 20032 (with ID), TWB@THEARC parents and THEARC staff. There is a $12 per class drop-in rate for all others. Get big savings with the TWB@THEARC class card. Here’s the schedule: Adult Yoga; Mondays 7:30 to 8:45 p.m.; Adult Ballet, Tuesdays, noon to 1:15 p.m.; Adult Barre, Wednesdays, noon to 1 p.m.; Adult Pilates, Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:15 p.m.; Adult Modern, Thursdays, 10:15 to 11:30 a.m.; Adult Zumba, Saturdays 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. THEARC is at 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. thearcdc.org.

The Office of the Attorney General and the owners of the Terrace Manor housing complex in Ward 8 have agreed to a court-monitored plan. The settlement ensures that tenants who remain in the complex can live in safe, habitable conditions in the near term and move into fully renovated apartments later this year. The plan resolves part of a lawsuit that OAG filed last year. In that case, Attorney General Racine alleged that the owners, which include Sanford Capital, LLC (Sanford), exhibited a pattern of neglect at Terrace Manor and violated the District’s Housing Code. The suit also alleged that Sanford violated the District’s consumer protection law by charging rent, but failing to properly maintain the property. That portion of the case, which seeks to recover, among other relief, restitution for rent payments tenants made to Sanford while was not maintaining the property, continues. www.oag.dc.gov.

11th Street Bridge Park Tour On March 30, 5:30 to 7 p.m., learn about the 11th Street Bridge Park, a project of Ward 8 based nonprofit Building Bridges Across the River at THEARC that puts inclusivity and equity first, provides meaningful and rich cultural programming to District residents, and is working to improve the lives of residents in underserved communities. The tour starts with a presentation inside the Miracle Theater, 535 Eighth St. SE, followed by a site tour giving an insider’s perspective on the park’s history, design and updates. RSVP at bridgepark.org/event/bridge-parktour-march. The tour repeats on May 25, 5:30 to 7 p.m., from the Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE.

MLK Library Closes for Modernization DC Public Library Executive Director Richard ReyesGavilan has announced that the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, DC¹s central library, will close on March 4 for a complete modernization. Construction on the library will start in Summer 2017 and continue until 2020. When the $208 million transformation is complete, the Library will become the center of activity for the already vibrant downtown area. The renovated building will feature a new transparent entryway; sculptured monumental stairs; large auditorium and conference center; creative spaces for fabrication, music production and art creation; ground level café with patio; double-height reading room; large, interactive children¹s space; expanded special collections space for researchers and local history enthusiasts, and a rooftop event space with terrace. Public art will be solicited for the reading room, the vestibule and the plaza in front of the building. The art installations in the vestibule and the plaza will honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Updates on the project, interim services and moving out activities can be found at dclibrary.org/roadtomlkfuture.

Register for Breast Care Event Washington, DC, has the highest number of new breast cancer cases than any other city in the US. The numbers for African American or Latino city residents are even higher. On April 29, join the Natalie Williams Breast Care Foundation and the ladies of WHUR 96.3 for the second annual “Test My Breasts” 5K Walk and Wellness Fair at the Tidal Basin. This annual event welcomes all women and men for a day of exercising, check-ups, and bare facts about breast cancer among women of color. Thousands of survivors and supporters of this cause will come together to spread the message that testing breasts can save lives. For event information, vendor and sponsorship opportunities, and to register teams, visit testmybreasts.com.

DC Opens Doors On Feb. 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m., learn how to purchase a home in the District of Columbia using the DC Open Doors mortgage product. All DC Open Doors Homebuyers’ Informational Sessions are free and co-hosted by the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, and a participating lender. The informational session is at DCHFA, 815 Florida Ave. NW. It is a short walk from the U Street Cardoza Metro station. There is free parking in the Agency’s garage accessible via the V Street on the NW side of the building. dcopendoors.com.

Mayor’s Arts Awards Nominations Nominations for individuals and organizations are being accepted for awards in the following categories: Excellence in Visual Arts; Excellence in Performing Arts; Excellence in Arts Education; Excellence in Creative Industries; Excellence in the

Humanities; The Larry Neal Writers’ Award for Adults and Youth. Only online applications will be accepted and must be submitted no later than Feb. 24, 4 p.m. For more information, contact Ebony C. Brown, Special Events Manager at ebony.brown@ dc.gov or JaKenna Martin, Special Events Associate jakenna.martin@dc.gov or 202-724-5613. Read more at dcarts.dc.gov/page/MAA2017. The Mayor’s Arts Awards are the most prestigious honors conferred by the District on individual artists, teachers and nonprofit organizations. The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities will present the 32nd Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards at the Historic Lincoln Theatre in September.

EMULSION 2017 EMULSION 2017, March 3 to16, is an exhibition open to all artists who reside or work in the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area within a 50-mile radius of East City Art’s offices on Capitol Hill. This year’s exhibition is at PEPCO Edison Place Gallery, 702 Eighth St. NW. Here’s the schedule of events: March 3, Opening Reception and Award Announcements; March 7 and 9, 6 p.m., Artist Talk; March 16, Closing Reception. eastcityart.com/emulsion.

Alexandria Winter Restaurant Week For 10 days and two weekends, 70 Alexandria restaurants offer a $35 three-course dinner for one or a $35 dinner for two during Alexandria Winter Restaurant Week, February 17 to 26. More than 30 restaurants will also offer lunch deals at $10, $15 or $20 per person in addition to the dinner specials. View the menu flip-book and make reservations at AlexandriaRestaurantWeek.com.

Pepco Fined for Discharges into the Anacostia The Anacostia Riverkeeper won their case against Pepco over 1,627 exceedances of permitted limits for copper, zinc, iron, cadmium and total suspended solids (TSS) that occurred between 2009 and 2016 from a single outfall (#013) at their 77 acre Benning Road Service Center Facility. A settlement reached between Pepco, the US Department of Justice and Anacostia Riverkeeper imposes a civil penalty of $1.6 million on Pepco and puts in place a Consent Decree under which Pepco will cease illegal discharges into the Anacostia River from Outfalls #013 and #101. Pepco must install storm water treatment systems and best management practices to remediate polluted storm water runoff on site. The closure of Outfall 101 is a huge win for the river because this outfall has an NPDES permit with no numeric pollution limits assigned to it. Its closure will prevent an estimated daily load of 2 pounds of pollutants discharging into the Anacostia River.

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ing on uneven surfaces for several hours. The walking tour is on Feb. 18, 9 a.m. to noon, at Colmar Manor Community Park in Colmar Manor, MD. This is a joint event by Anacostia Watershed Society and Friends of Dueling Creek. friendsofduelingcreek.org. Registration is required at anacostiaws.org. Questions? Contact info@anacostiaws.org or 301-699-6204.

Anacostia River Festival Save the date! The third annual Anacostia River Festival will be held on April 9, 2017 in Anacostia Park. bridgepark.org.

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Welfare Rights Activists Meet with The Tingling-Clemmons’ from the Central Northeast Civic Association On Jan. 21, the morning of the Women’s March in Washington DC, Michele and Rick Tingling-Clemmons of the Central Northeast Civic Association and founding board members of the National Welfare Rights Union (NWRU), met with 19 Welfare Rights activists from Detroit and surrounding areas in Michigan at the Denny’s on Benning Road NE. The group met to discuss plans for participation in the upcoming June Social Forum in Detroit. The contingent was travelling with the Women’s International League of Peace and Freedom and included National NWRU Co-Chair Marian Kramer and Michigan Welfare Rights Organization State Chair Maureen Taylor.

DMV Adjudication Services Relocated Effective Feb. 13, DMV Adjudication Services is moving from 301 C St. NW to 955 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Suite P100. Hours of operation remain the same. dmv.dc.gov.

Dr. Gladys Bray Has Died Dr. Gladys Whitworth Bray passed away on Jan. 3, 2017. Bray was the Executive Director of the East of the River Boys and Girls Steel Band. She is survived by her great-nieces, Meka (Darshkin) Burch and Bianca (Brandon) Albright; devoted adopted son, Albert Strong, IV; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 950 File St., Winston Salem, NC. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery.

Help Clean-up Shepherd Parkway Shepherd Parkway volunteers hold their signature community clean-ups every second Saturday of the month, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mark the calendar: Feb. 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 13, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9. Volunteers meet in the picnic area near the corner of Martin Lu-

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ther King and Malcolm X Avenues SE. Gloves, bags, and light refreshments are provided. Wear boots and work clothes. Contact Nathan at nathanbharrington@ gmail.com to arrange a group volunteer experience.

2017 Request for Interest - Fort Dupont Ice Arena Programming The DC Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of Partnerships and Development seeks applications from a nonprofit organization in good standing, with a focus on programs involving ice skating. A one-time grant shall be awarded to a single grantor to cover FY17 programming. This funding opportunity is in accordance with “Fort Dupont Ice Arena Programming Temporary Amendment Act of 2016.” Read more at dpr.dc.gov/page/2017-request-interestfort-dupont-ice-arena-programming.

Birdwatching Tour for Beginners Discover the birds that commonly call the Anacostia River their home. Learn basic aspects of birdwatching and about the wetlands, meadows and the forests of the Anacostia River. No previous birdwatching experience is necessary, but participants will be walking and stand-

The DC Bar Pro Bono Center will have a small business clinic aimed at meeting the needs of the deaf entrepreneur and small business population in the DC area on Feb. 15, 5 to 7:30 p.m., at the I. King Jordan Student Academic Center, Gallaudet University, 800 Florida Ave. NE. Meet one-on-one with an attorney at this free advice clinic. There will be American Sign Language interpreters available for the deaf entrepreneur community but this clinic is open to all. Contact Darryl Maxwell at dmaxwell@dcbar.org or 202-7374700, ext. 3369.

Hypothermia Shelter Hotline When the temperature falls below 32 degrees Fahrenheit between Nov. 1 and March 31, all people who are homeless must be housed. Call the Shelter Hotline when seeing a homeless person who may be impacted by extreme temperatures. The Shelter Hotline is operated by the United Planning Organization. Reach the Shelter Hotline at uposh@upo.org; 202399-7093; or 211.

My Brother’s Keeper Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) has launched DC’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative (MBK-DC) to provide programming for boys and young men of color in four key areas: education, justice, health and job opportunities. Seeking to develop coalitions with public and private sector leaders, MBK-DC is part of President Obama’s MBK Community Challenge. Upcoming MBK-DC events include a series of community roundtable discussions, summer programming and a summit. For more information on how to get involved, contact MBK-DC coordinator Kendrick Jackson at kendrick. jackson@dc.gov.

Financially Fit DC Initiative Launched The District government has launched “Financially Fit DC.” a comprehensive financial literacy program designed to empower all District residents to take control of their financial health. Financially Fit DC is driven by

a web-based financial assessment tool that guides participants through the process of creating a workable budget, checking credit, purchasing a home and planning for retirement. The tool helps participants identify short-term needs and set lifetime goals through a personalized financial roadmap. This innovative approach aims to foster behavioral changes that will positively impact individuals and families over the long-term. Throughout the year, the District will host clinics that connect residents to financial services including: gaining access to financial resources by using the federal Earned Income Tax Credit program, building a savings account, preventing financial fraud, preparing for retirement, and utilizing DISB’s Bank on DC program, a collaborative effort to create greater access to mainstream financial services to avoid potential high costs and fees. For more information, visit financiallyfitdc.com.

DC Solid Waste Diversion Progress Report The Department of Public Works has released the District’s first-ever Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Solid Waste Diversion Progress Report. The report, available at dpw.dc.gov/wastediversionreport, provides an overview of the District’s waste diversion programs and initiatives. It also provides waste generation and diversion rate data to assist District stakeholders in working together to achieve its waste diversion goals.

Become a DPR Lifeguard DPR uses the International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP) to train and certified lifeguards to work at both indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities across the District. The ILTP is a unique, comprehensive lifeguard training program; the content includes Health Care Provider level CPR, Emergency Oxygen Administration training, and First Aid, along with state-of–theart rescue techniques. Lifeguard candidates must successfully pass written and practical (“hands-on”) tests to receive an ILTP Course Completion Cer-

tificate that can be used to gain employment at any aquatic facility in the world. Read more at dpr.dc.gov/service/become-dpr-lifeguard.

DC United 2017 Season Schedule Announced The season gets under way with the team’s home opener against Sporting Kansas City on March 4 at 7 PM. It is DC United’s final year at RFK before moving into their new home in Buzzard Point. Here’s the home schedule: March 4, Sporting Kansas City; March 18, Columbus Crew SC; April 1, Philadelphia Union; April 8, New York City FC; May 6, Montreal Impact; May 13, Philadelphia Union; May 20, Chicago Fire; June 3, LA Galaxy; June 21, Atlanta United FC; July 22, Houston Dynamo; Aug. 12, Real Salt Lake; Aug. 23, Atlanta United FC; Aug. 26, New England Revolution; Sept. 9, Orlando City SC; Sept. 23, San Jose Earthquakes; Oct. 22, New York Red Bulls. dcunited.com.

New Veterans Housing Opens On Jan. 12, Mayor Muriel Bowser joined US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro; US Secretary of Veteran Affairs Bob McDonald; and DC residents to open the John and Jill Ker Conway Residence at North Capitol Commons, 1005 North Capitol St. NW. With support from local and federal partners, this housing program will help to achieve the goal of ending homelessness among veterans in the District. Named after the late World War II veteran and his wife, the John and Jill Ker Conway Residence includes 60 units of permanent supportive housing for veterans experiencing homelessness and 64 units for District residents who meet the income requirements for affordability. The building has 12 floors and 124 efficiencies, 60 of which are fully furnished. Residents will receive assistance with health needs through case managers. Have an item for the East of the River Bulletin Board? Email it to bulletinboard@hillrag.com.

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Living Below the Tower A Note from a Poet in Its Shadow by E. Ethelbert Miller

The American Oven

he month before Donald Trump was elected president of the United States the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAHC) opened its doors. This newly built institution should serve as a watch tower from which to view the next four years. Too often we read history books while suffering from amnesia. Our eyes read words and paragraphs but we

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fail to comprehend the narrative that can grab ahold of us like a ball and chain. After the November election many could be seen openly weeping as if another young black boy had been killed in the street. There are many types of crimes, and too many are never solved. Will we ever truly know how or why Trump won? Speak too much Russian to me and I’ll begin to write my notes from the underground. It might be too easy to believe our nation has moved from reality to becoming a reality show. I would prefer

So what is this greatness that I smell? Is it the smell of fresh warm bread, the sweetness from flowers, the seductive smoke of cigarettes, the print of newspapers and newly published books? What is this odor of greatness swirling around our nation’s sky? Does it touch the workers in stores and factories, the children in locker rooms after games, the women bowed in churches before the caskets of the dead? What smell embraces the earth of things, blue, brown and in between? This American greatness, this burning, this terrible thunder, this smell so unsettling to the ear, this blinding pride and arrogance, this hollow victory over dissent, which we cover with flags, pious gestures and salutes, this burial of being first. What must be great again is what is found that wasn’t lost. This smell so invisible to the poor, so tasteless to the rich, this fragrance of freedom once inhaled by slaves, this smell of hope, this endless hunger for tomorrow, so choking and undefined. – E. Ethelbert Miller

to believe we’ve simply embraced science-fiction as a way of life. When do the aliens arrive? Will they laugh when they say, “Take me to your leader”? If you visit the NMAHC on the corner of 14th and Constitution be prepared to stay for a spell. Make this place your temporary home or shelter. There is no way you can weave from the ground floor to the top without being moved, angry, encouraged, inspired, and hopeful. You will leave this museum empowered and ready to continue the struggle waged by our ancestors. Now is the time to hold high the torch of freedom and feel the heat of righteousness. It would be foolish to think an entire movement can be derailed or stopped by one man with a Tweet. Yes, Trump was elected, and we wish him well, but let us not forget what Bernie Sanders mentioned in his book “Our Revolution: A Future to Believe In”: “This campaign was never just about electing a president of the United State – as enormously important as that was. This campaign was about transforming America.” Stand anywhere in the National Museum of African American History and Culture and be reminded of how African Americans transformed America. Stand near the new plaque at the Williams Slave Pen and you morph into Solomon Northrop pondering how many more years of remaining a slave. Free a man, free a colony. Change must be for the many and not just the few. We must expand the American living room, a struggle which comes after years of fighting to open schools, restaurants, and housing opportunities. As a new Republican government begins to rule with a ruler for cutting the federal government – let us push for statehood in the District harder than ever before. If states’ rights are back in vogue, let us be a state. Citizenship requires a free mind and not tied hands. Congress should not have the final say over the desires and dreams of DC residents. We must refuse to be ruled from any tower which is not our own. During the next four years Washington could lose the luster of being

the political capital and become a “Palin” runner-up to the Trump Tower in New York. What’s a presidential White House if the president is never home? Meanwhile, how many District residents will not miss the speeding limo, the police cars, and the diverted traffic? Somehow, I can’t see President Trump stopping in at Politics and Prose or even the nice little East City Book Shop on the Hill. Oh, and what will happen to Washingtonian societal life? Who will we gossip about? Will there still be a need for a guest list? How many of us now reside in the shadows of the Trump Tower and eat with the help? Meanwhile the blues remind us of the need to be resilient, to find ways to live and cope, or maybe it’s time to play Duke Ellington’s sacred music. At the end of the week comes Sunday and we must be believers. Our nation can survive another Reconstruction and the backlash blues Langston Hughes wrote about. America is a complex nation of beautiful notes. I still hear America singing – not just the poetry and melody of Walt Whitman but the complicated compositions of Thelonius Monk. Yes, Tweet Thelonius, for this is the 21st century, and we are a city on the move. Just a few weeks before Donald Trump was to place his hand on a Bible, I wrote the poem “American Oven.” I walk the streets and speak to friends and strangers about the strange politics of now. I take comfort in believing the changing weather is always an omen for goodness, and that our city is witness to another chapter in history, a chapter in which our differences don’t bend or tear the pages. The city of Washington is great, as is our nation. It has always been this way. Writer and literary activist E. Ethelbert Miller hosts “On the Margin” every Thursday morning at 9 a.m. on WPFW (89.3 FM). He was awarded the 2016 George Garrett Award for Outstanding Community Service in Literature by the Association of Writers & Writing Programs. “The Collected Poems of E. Ethelbert Miller,” edited by Kirsten Porter, was published by Willow Books in 2016.

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Our River: The Anacostia

Just How and When Is This River of Ours Going to Get Clean? A Primer on Toxic Sediments

ne of the most complex and confusing undertakings of our environmental agencies is the cleanup of urban rivers. It is very important that we know what is going on and what the results are likely to be and when. It’s not that we can’t trust our public agencies to do a job. It is whether or not that job meets our expectations and our desires, since every person can have a different idea what “clean” is. Let’s dive in and see what we can learn about cleaning up the Anacostia. The Anacostia, like many urban rivers, has a problem with trash, a problem with sewage and stormwater, and a problem with toxic substances. Some of these are easier to deal with than others, and there has been more progress on some of them than on others. In the case of our river, a great deal of progress has been made on trash reduction through traps and regional agreements on reducing sources such as charges for plastic bags. More can be done, but we know what to do and it is a question of will. Likewise, the massive DCWater project to build tunnels to handle combined sewer overflows will reduce discharges during storm events up to an estimated 98 percent. The main remaining problem is toxic pollutants from chemicals that have entered the river and in many cases settled into the sediments along shore and in the bottom. These toxics have three origins. The first is upstream sources. Most of the upper watershed is residential. Efforts to reduce loadings from streets and industries have limited the need, it is thought, for a lot more attention except in specific cases, but additional effort is needed to investigate possi-

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mit. There are also ongoing cleanup activities at the Washington Gas Company site above the 11th Street Bridge, and an action is likely to start soon on Poplar Point on the Anacostia side above the South Capitol Street Bridge. The third set of sources are the sediments in the river itself which either arrived with toxics attached or have absorbed them from the water above or the groundwater below. They are the focus of a major undertaking by DOEE and the National Park Service, which owns the river bottom. Known as the Anacostia River Sediment Project, it is critical to restoring the river to be swimmable and fishable. This is the undertaking that it is most important to watch, to understand, and to weigh in on. The project aims to characterize the sediment contamination, investigate historic and current sources, assess the risk to humans and the river, develop cleanup alternatives, provide for public comment, and choose a remedy and implement it. The Anacostia River Sediment Project has many parts and is an alphabet soup of reports and documents. The process unfolds something like this, with estimated times for each stage. 1. Remedial investigation, called the RI for short, is intended to identify the contaminants, where they

ble upstream sources. The second is industrial sites along the tidal river, many of which are no longer in use but have residual toxics in the soils and groundwater. The Navy Yard, where munitions were manufactured for over a century, is the only official Superfund site along the river and is involved in an ongoing effort to clean up its industrial sites, as well as the soils, groundwater, and shorelines. Pepco recently signed a consent decree with the Justice Department and EPA to pay $1.6 million and take remedial actions with respect to metals-contaminated stormwater runoff from its Benning Road service center, the former site of a powerplant. Pepco is cleaning up soils and other parts of the property under a consent decree with the Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE). The company has invested over $2 million to control onsite sources of contamination. It has agreed to pay penalties for any future violations, as well as $500,000 if it fails to get its stormwater control project in operation. Farther downriver on Buzzard Point, a rock and gravel operation, Recycled Aggregates and John Driggs Company, settled recently with EPA The Anacostia shoreline. Photo: Department of Energy & Environment and paid a $32,400 penalty for discharging contaminated stormwater into the Anacostia without a per-

els of toxics still in the river. There is also the quesare, how they got there, and how to get at the sourcprovide information repositories. Speaking of which, tion of how often swimmers should expose themes. In the case of the Anacostia the RI is being done in the community involvement plan as well as many of the selves to the water and how often the fish can be two phases. Phase 1 was completed in October 2016 documents discussed above and others are now availsafely eaten. The law is flexible on these points. The and covered the “what” and “where” issues. Phase 2, able, or will be when completed, through the Anacostia goal is to complete the cleanup by 2024. This is the underway now, will be completed in fall 2017 and will River Sediment Project page noted above. Check it out. date that environmental groups have set for a fishidentify where the toxics are coming from and how to What are the likely critical issues with the public as able and swimmable river, but the city claims that it capture them. The findings of each phase will be availthis process moves forward? I foresee four. will take some time for the river to recover from the able for public review and comment. The project work How Clean Is Clean? restoration work and any additional work needed to plans, Phase 1 RI Report, and response to comments The law requires that the river be cleaned to a clearrun clean throughout. are posted on DOEE’s website at www.doee.dc.gov/ ly identified background level, but there is no easy anAnacostiaSediment. How Can We Be Sure the swer to what the normal background level should be 2. A feasibility study sets out a range of possible Sources Will Be Cleaned Up for an urban river surrounded by a lot of human activiways to address the contamination. It arranges tools, on a Similar Timetable? ty. The level identified by the project is a bit unclear, but techniques, and processes as alternatives which are The nature and extent of tributary sources of toxit seems to be the Potomac River above any influence by then evaluated according to effects on human and rivics is an issue over which there seems to be some the DC metropolitan area. While this seems reasonable, er health, time, and cost to meet cleanup goals and exdisagreement. The pace of cleanup of the industrisome think the goal should be for a more pristine river or pectations. This is to be completed by late 2017. al sites along the tidal shoreline, especially with resome combination of relatively clean East Coast rivers. 3. A proposed plan will lay out a cleanup schema spect to nearshore sediments and groundwater, is and a set of alternatives for how to carry it out. SchedHow Is ‘Fishable and Swimmable’ also a factor. Will all these pieces be coordinated so uled for completion in January 2018, it attempts to balto Be Defined and When? there is some assurance that once the river is clean ance technical, social, and economic considerations. It This is closely related to the issue above, since the it will stay that way? is critical that it receive close public review. background level will determine the acceptable lev4. The record of decision, or ROD, is the most imWill Contaminated portant of all these documents beSediments Be Capped cause it sets out the final decision or Removed? of the agencies on the alternative This is a key question and the one most remediation plan that will be imlikely to run into resistance from the city plemented. It includes site history, and the Park Service. Removal is subcharacteristics, community particistantially more costly than capping in pation, enforcement activity, extent place, so the bias will be to cap. Yet we of contamination, and the remedy. are dealing with a very dynamic tidal sysPart of the ROD will analyze how tem with frequent and substantial flushquickly a remedy will meet cleanes of stormwater. Is it safe to say the clean up objectives. It is to be ready in sediment caps will stay in place? Many June 2018. of the candidate areas for capping are 5 and 6. Remedial design and shallow, and once capped could interremedial action are the steps to imfere with recreational boating. This is plement the ROD. The design is likely to be the main area of contention to be finished by June 2018 and with the public as the effort moves tothe action is to then get underward its record of decision. way. Everything is to be completStay tuned as the effort moves toward ed by 2024, which may seem a long resolution. The Anacostia River Sedtime, but six years to deal with the iment Project is in good hands and has amount of sediment and degree the right goals. But it does require conof contamination may be what is stant public alertness to assure that the needed. right options are chosen for the long-term The DOEE has prepared a health of the river and its users. community involvement plan to engage the public throughout the Bill Matuszeski writes monthly about the Anacosprocess outlined above. The idea tia River. He is the retired director of the Chesais to encourage comments on the peake Bay Program, a DC member of the Citidocuments, provide access to sozens Advisory Committee on the Anacostia River, cial media sites, undertake stakeand a member of the Mayor’s Leadership Council holder interviews, provide fact Drawing a sediment core from the river bottom. Photo: Department of Energy & Environment for a Cleaner Anacostia River. sheets, hold public meetings, and

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Can Terrace Manor Tenants Claim Victory?

by Jonetta Rose Barras

fforts by officials of the DC government to improve the living conditions of renters in the city, particularly those east of the Anacostia River, may have taken another step forward. Earlier this month the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) secured a court-ordered repair plan that requires Sanford Capital LLC and its partners make immediate and long-term improvements at Terrace Manor apartments in Ward 8 while temporarily waiving residents’ rents. That action, established through a settlement agreement, comes after Attorney General Karl Racine filed a lawsuit against the company. Tenants had complained for more than two years that the landlord was allowing the 11-building, 61-unit complex to decline substantially, jeopardizing the public’s health and safety. Inspectors from the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) cited Sanford Capital in 2016 with more than 70 violations of the housing code. Under the court-approved agreement, the DCRA is required to assign a specific inspector to Terrace Manor to ensure that previous violations cited by the agency have been addressed. Any outstanding problems must be fixed “rapidly,” according to the OAG. The inspector also would reinspect the property within 10 days and report continuing violations to the court, which could hold Sanford in breach of the agreement. The company also must clean the property within 30 days, including clearing it of trash and debris, eliminating rodent infestation, mitigating any mold problems, and boarding up vacant units while posting “No Trespassing” signs on them. “Protecting affordable housing in the District is a priority at OAG, and this abatement plan is a strong first step toward ensuring that the remaining tenants at Terrace Manor can live in habitable homes,” said Racine. Taylor Healy, an attorney with Bread for the City’s legal clinic, which has represented Terrace Manor residents for the past four years, agreed. She told East of the River that her clients are “hopeful that having an enforceable abatement plan monitored by the court will encourage Sanford Capital to make much needed repairs that have gone largely ignored since 2012.” Under the abatement agreement, Sanford also has committed to completely renovate two of the 11 buildings and relocate the remaining tenants into them. As part of that rehabilitation the company agreed to install “new drywall, flooring, appliances, HVAC, and laundry accommodations.”

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Sanford “will waive rent for the remaining tenants from the time construction commences on the fully renovated buildings until the rehabilitation is complete, which the plan requires to be 90 days or less from the time that Sanford acquires the proper permits,” according to the OAG. The company has pledged to pay all moving expenses for tenants, set rental rates at current amounts, and not increase rents for 12 months following rehabilitation. “If [it] rehabilitates or renovates other units at the property, tenants will retain the right of return to their original units,” according to the OAG. “The plan speaks for itself,” explained Stephen Hessler, the attorney for Sanford who “personally hammered out” the abatement agreement. “It’s a workable plan; it’s a good plan; and it’s in the public interest. The focus is on maintaining the property and maintaining affordable housing.”

Don’t Start Dancing

Undoubtedly the abatement agreement will bring residents some relief. But outstanding issues remain. Consider for example, that Sanford has filed its own countersuit. Hessler declined to discuss that complaint. “It’s not in my client’s best interest to talk to anybody about what the case means. It’s technical and based on a lot of complicated documents.” Among other things, Sanford asserted in its complaint that it did not have sufficient capital to follow through on the memorandum of understanding it entered into with the Terrace Manor tenant association in 2012 when it purchased the complex. In some instances tenants were not paying their rent as required. Lack of capital was exacerbated, the company claimed, by the fact that the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) refused to act in a timely manner on a loan request. When Sanford bought the property it assumed at least two existing loans with the government. It had to borrow additional funds. On June 1, 2016, DHCD was advised that Sanford had paid off the “junior loan,” according to Gwendolyn Cofield, agency spokesperson. But when the company asked DHCD to allow it to pay off the private debt before satisfying all its obligations with the agency, DHCD said no. That denial created a cashflow problem, Sanford asserted. An OAG spokesman was unable to determine when or if the court would rule on Sanford’s complaint. Hessler said that despite the abatement plan agreement, Sanford would continue its lawsuit. DC Superior Court Judge John Mott also hasn’t decided on an-

other critical aspect of the AG’s original complaint. “We will continue to aggressively pursue our consumer protection claims, which, if proved, could return rent reimbursements to the remaining tenants at Terrace Manor, as well as past tenants who suffered and were forced out of their homes due to Sanford’s neglect,” said Racine. Then there is the issue of the sale of Terrace Manor. Sanford has put the property on the market. It reportedly has a potential buyer on the hook. The tenants’ lawyer, Healy, said that residents expect to exercise their rights under the Tenant Opportunity Purchase Act (TOPA) to make a counteroffer. It won’t be the first time. In 2012 they entered into a TOPA agreement with Sanford, turning over ownership of the complex to that company with the understanding repairs would be made to the 11 buildings, which were showing signs of wear and tear from the previous owner’s neglect. Again the tenants are seeking a developer with whom they can partner to match the current third-party contract Sanford has secured from an unnamed company, said Healy. TOPA transactions can take as long as six to 12 months. “As the TOPA process moves forward, one of the tenant association’s goals is to ensure that the sale doesn’t relieve Sanford of its obligations under the abatement plan, [DC] housing code and property maintenance code,” added Healy. OAG spokesman Robert Marus said he wasn’t sure what would happen if the property were sold in the middle of the abatement process. In fact, he said, the AG had only recently learned Sanford had a contract on the market. “We have more questions than answers right now.” Maybe Terrace Manor tenants can’t even claim a partial victory after all.

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Maple View Flats (Big K) Development Secures Financing Historic Homes on the Move

by John Muller

ollowing years of community meetings, rounds of presentations before the Historic Preservation Review Board, and hearings before the Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Agent, the Big K development project, now branded Maple View Flats, on the 2200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, has secured financing. Chapman Development LLC recently closed on a $50 million project to construct a 114-unit mixed-use building. The financing involved multiple funding agreements, including commitments from Bank of America and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Financing from DHCD consists of $17 million from the Housing Production Trust Fund.

The four- and five-story brick-faced property will span the entire streetscape on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue from Maple View Place to Morris Road, containing the former Astro Motors lot at 2226 and former Big K liquor store at 2252 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. A rooftop terrace and ground-floor retail space are proposed with two levels of underground parking and 136 spaces. There will be 87 one-bedroom units, 20 two-bedroom units, and seven three-bedroom units. Affordable housing tax credits assisted in the financing package of Maple View Flats, which will have income restrictions for tenants set at no more than 60 percent of the area median income. The building will be preserved as affordable housing for 40 years. The timeline for completion is 20 months, with construction planned to begin this summer.

Two historic homes on the Big K site are being deconstructed before their move. Photo: Andrew Linn

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Corner view of MLK and Maple View

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If all goes according to plan, by the time you read this the two historic homes remaining on the Big K site will have been relocated to nearby vacant lots within the Anacostia Historic District. The new address for 2234 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. will be 1319 V St. SE, neighboring Engine Company No. 15, while 2238 will become 1328 W St. SE, on ground previously occupied by a Unity Health Care clinic. The land was transferred from the Department of General Services to DHCD and subsequently subdivided to allow for the construction of three new homes alongside the two relocated dwellings. A project manager from Monarc Construction, a local firm known for work in historic preservation, spoke at a community meeting. Monarc began servicing the two houses a month ago. Ardencia Love-Smalls explained that the two historic homes must be deconstructed to fit under existing power lines. Monarc will brace the houses and

install beams as cribbing underneath each. Once the beams and bracing have been installed Monarc will separate the houses by floor in preparation for loading onto trailers. Relocated to their new parcels, the homes will be reconstructed under the guidance of preservation architect Ronnie McGhee, a former member of the Historic Preservation Review Board. According to a DHCD official, funds for the restoration work and construction will come from the current and next year’s fiscal budgets. The three new houses will be designed and developed from the approved CHASE (Congress HeightsAnacostia-Saint Elizabeths) Neighborhood Pattern Book in coordination with the Historic Planning Office. According to planning materials provided by McGhee’s firm, the newly constructed houses ‘will reflect the character-defining features: porches, roof design, materiality, trim, fenestration, color and detail” consistent with the Anacostia Historic District. The estimated time frame is 12 to 18 months.

Before last month’s meeting I asked Greta Fuller, Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner 8A06, how many Big K-related meetings she had attended over the years. “I can’t even begin to tell you,” she responded matterof-factly. “It’s been well over a hundred and I have all the paperwork to document them.” Sure enough, Fuller’s arms were loaded with a binder of pertinent documents detailing the latest evolutions of the project, including the “Historic Preservation Development Agreement” signed on Jan. 12. Fuller’s advocacy has persisted through the tumult of three mayors, three councilmembers, and numerous DHCD directors. At a gathering of nearly 60 people, including Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White, staff from at-large councilmembers Anita Bonds and David Grosso, and parties invested in the development effort, DHCD’s chief of staff, Tim Chapman, answered questions about the project’s impact on parking, the importance of an anchor tenant, effect on property values, and the existence of a community benefits agreement. Asked if precedence would be given to qualified people within the immediate neighborhoods of Ward 8 who need of affordable housing, he responded that it would violate fair-housing law. According to a number of residents and a source within the Mayor’s Office, the latest meeting happened due to intervention by Mayor Bowser. At a private gathering at a house on W Street SE the mayor was pressed about the development status of the Big K site. “The point of contention I raised with Mayor Bowser was the bait and switch considering the Mayor’s Agent decision,” said Jack Becker, an architect in Anacostia. “The Mayor’s Agent overruled the preservation board’s ruling because the provision of retail met the special merit requirement. And now it’s revealed the retail will instead be a childcare center.” “A daycare center is not going to support the BID (Business Improvement District) with the needed dues,” said Jade Moore, a local resident. “We need new retail to support the economy of the neighborhood, not more of the same thing.” During the meeting with Chapman, Becker asked about the status of a community benefits agreement. Local residents and DHCD officials confirmed no agreement is yet in place. The opportunity to secure a community benefits agreement may have passed, however, because it would typically be negotiated during the RFP process, not once all the entitlements have been secured. Before the meeting closed Chapman and DHCD officials agreed to hold quarterly and semiannual meetings to keep residents updated. For more information on the Maple View Flats development visit https://dhcd.dc.gov/ or follow DHCD on twitter at @DCDHCD.

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The Wrong Choice for DC Workers by Ilana Boivie

onald Trump famously campaigned on promises to “make America great again” by fighting for working people. Yet his nominee for Secretary of Labor, Andrew Puzder, has a long history of fighting against workers’ rights, both at his own companies and from a policy standpoint. He is the wrong choice for Labor Secretary. Puzder’s nomination would be confirmation that the District needs to continue charting its own path to helping workers, especially the least powerful. That includes a strong minimum wage, paid family and medical leave, and protections against workplace abuses.

Puzder’s Awful Record as an Employer

The US Department of Labor’s mission is to “foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.” Puzder’s own record on these issues has been the exact opposite. His actions and policies have served to undermine workplace standards, rights, and benefits. Puzder has voiced opposition to raising the minimum wage, providing paid sick leave to employees, and expanding overtime rules. He has expressed almost overt disdain for lower-wage work, stating that replacing workers with automation makes sense because machines are “always polite, they always upsell, they never take a vacation, they never show up late, there’s never a slip-and-fall, or an age, sex, or race discrimination case.” Yet perhaps most telling are the abuses of workers’ rights at Puzder’s own companies. Department of Labor investigations uncovered violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act at 60 percent of Carl’s Jr. restaurants (whose parent company, CKE, is owned by Puzder) over the last seven years. Two-thirds of women working at CKE restaurants have experienced unwanted sexual behaviors at work, according to a survey by Restaurant Opportunities Center United, a membership group of restaurant workers and supporters. One-third faced situations where they were not fully paid – “wage theft” – including not receiving required breaks or overtime pay. And 79 percent reported preparing food while sick. Since 2000, when Puzder became CEO of CKE, Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s have been served with more employment discriminations lawsuits than any other hamburger chain in the country. The lawsuits include allegations of racial and gender discrimination, as well as sexual harassment. When asked about disrespectful depictions of women in Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s advertising, Puzder was unapologetic, stating, “I like beautiful women eating burgers in bikinis. I think it’s very American.” A company release claimed, “We believe in putting hot models in our commercials, because ugly ones don’t sell burgers.”

DC Should Continue Taking the High Road

In recent years the District of Columbia has passed laws and policies

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real estate / changing hands Changing hands is a list of most residential sales in the District of Columbia from the previous month. A feature of every issue, this list,based on the MRIs, is provided courtesy of Don Denton, manager of the Coldwell Banker office on Capitol Hill. The list includes address, sales price and number of bedrooms.

to protect and advance workers’ rights and benefits, including many of those opposed by Puzder, such as providing paid sick and safe leave, increasing the minimum wage, expanding wage-theft prevention, and providing paid family and medical leave. These policies will help to better the lives of tens of thousands of lower-income DC residents. They are likely to come with little or no drag on the DC economy, as years of research on these policies has found. Yet more needs to be done to serve the city’s most vulnerable. Income inequality in the District of Columbia is among the highest in the nation and continues to grow. In a booming economy, average income for the poorest DC residents actually fell to $9,300 in 2014, from $10,800 in 2007. Since 1980 wages have fallen, adjusting for inflation, for DC workers with less than a bachelor’s degree, while increasing for those with the most advanced education. Meanwhile the cost of living continues to rise, making it harder and harder for families to make ends meet. While the District of Columbia has been a leader in providing stronger workers’ rights and benefits, Department of Labor rules and regulations are still important to residents. For example, former President Obama’s proposed overtime rule would have boosted the pay of some 29,000 working DC residents, nearly one-quarter of the city’s total salaried workforce. Puzder has been publicly critical of the overtime rule, stating that “it will be another barrier to the middle class rather than a springboard.” We need a Labor Secretary who will push for policies that advance the mission of the Department of Labor and put working Americans first. Puzder is not that person. Ilana Boivie is senior policy analyst at the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (www.dcfpi.org), which conducts research on tax and budget issues that affect low- and moderate-income DC residents.

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Discovery Theater’s “How Old is a Hero?” Everyone can make a difference! In this uplifting play, meet young people who helped change the nation by their heroic actions during the Civil Rights era: Ernest Green of the Little Rock Nine; Claudette Colvin, who stayed seated on a bus before Rosa Parks; and brave six-year-old Ruby Bridges. This Discovery Theater play is shown Feb. 21 to 24 at 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at the Ripley Center, Smithsonian. It is recommended for ages 6 to 11. Individual tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for children, $3 for children under 2. The Ripley Center is at 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW, on the National Mall. discoverytheater.org.

Single Parent Support Circle The Future Foundation Single Parent Support Circle meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 to 4 p.m., at 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE. Read more at thefuturedc.org/single-parent-support-circle.

The Washington Ballet’s Aladdin! An adaptation of the classic fairy tale, Aladdin journeys to find a magic lamp and seeks answers and advice along the way. Aladdin! is at THEARC on March 18 and 19, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 to $50. Ward 7 and Ward 8 residents get $15 off original price. THEARC is at 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. thearcdc.org.

Wacky & Whimsical Tea Benefit The annual Wacky & Whimsical Tea to benefit THEARC is March 12, 2 to 4 p.m., at the Ritz-Carlton. This fantasy-filled Sunday afternoon tea features adventurous delight for the entire family. All proceeds benefit the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC), located east of the Anacostia River. For over 11 years THEARC has provided children and adults living in underserved communities access to quality, free and low-cost educational, health, music, dance, art programs and social services. THEARC is home to nine of DC’s best nonprofit organizations. Adult tickets are $175; child tickets are $100. Sponsorships start at $500. Read more at eventbrite.com/e/the-wacky-whimsical-tea-for-thearc-tickets-30265082677.

munities. This program is hosted by the Anacostia Community Museum’s Youth Advisory Council. The Anacostia Community Museum is at 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu.

Reading with a Kenilworth Ranger Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon, join a Park Ranger for a fun and educational story time and craft activity. The program includes the reading of a short book and conclude with an arts and crafts activity based on the story. This program is for ages 4 to 7. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1900 Anacostia Ave. SE. 202-692-6080. nps.gov/keaq.

Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival Family Performances The eighth annual INTERSECTIONS Festival, Feb. 24 to March 5, will feature more than 100 performances in dance, music, theatre, family programming and youth development. Founded in 2009, The Atlas Performing Arts Center’s INTERSECTIONS Festival is a multi-day festival that brings artists and audiences alike to the developing H Street corridor. The Festival engages audiences and artists alike by sparking conversation, deeper connection and community transformation. The Atlas is at 1333 H St. NE. 202399-7993 ext. 2. atlasarts.org. Here’s the family programming lineup: Jane Franklin DanceThe Big Meow, Feb. 25, 9:30 a.m. and March 4, 10:30 a.m. Sepia Works/Callaloo-The Legend of The Golden Coqui, Feb. 25, 9:45 a.m. Clown Cabaret-The Heist, Feb. 25, 10:45 a.m. and March 4, 11:45 a.m. The In Series-Duke Ellington’s Neighborhood, March 4, 9:45 a.m. Capitol Tap and House of Tap-Feel the Beat Through Your Feet, March 4, 10:30 a.m.

NPG Presidential Family Fun Day On Feb. 18; 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., celebrate America’s presidents at the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) with games, music, crafts and stovepipe-hat workshops led by staff from President Lincoln’s Cottage and a guided tour in the iconic “America’s Presidents” exhibition with Senior Historian David C. Ward. The Racing Presidents from MLB’s Washington Nationals will also attend 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The NPG is at Eighth and F Streets NW. npg.si.edu.

Anacostia Teen Summit

Cartoon Skate at Canal Park

On March 25, 2 to 4 p.m., engage with area teens who will be discussing issues of importance to them, their families and their com-

Saturdays through Feb. 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., kids can skate with cartoon characters at Canal Park Ice Rink. Adults skate for $9; children,

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military and seniors, $8; skate rental, $5. Canal Park Ice Rink is at 200 M St. SE. canalparkdc.org.

Proposed DC School Lottery Change Mayor Bowser has proposed a “walkability preference” in DC’s school lottery. The walkability preference will enable a public charter elementary school to offer a preference in admission to families living within half a mile of the charter school and more than half a mile away from their DCPS-zoned school. The optional preference will go into effect for the 2018-2019 school year.

Family Thursdays at the Capitol visitors Center On Thursdays, Feb. 16 and 23, 11 a.m., through a statue that stands proudly in Emancipation Hall, learn a story about Frederick Douglass. Make a collage to honor Douglass as one of America’s most important freedom fighters. The program lasts 30 minutes. Meet at the entrance of Exhibition Hall. No passes needed. visitthecapitol.gov.

Saturday Mornings at The National Visit the National Theatre on select Saturday mornings for free programs. The programming is best suited for ages 4 to 10. Performances take place Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the Helen Hayes Gallery. The National Theatre is at 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Tickets may be reserved one week prior to the performance.

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Imagination Stage Presents “Blue” Imagine a world where the only color is blue. Blue flowers, blue grass, even blue cereal! Inky and Pale live in such a world until they discover something RED! In this interactive show, two friends find fun in every color of the rainbow! Tickets are $6 to $10. Blue is for ages 1 to 5. Feb. 16 to 20 at the Atlas, 1333 H St. NE. 202399-7993 ext. 2. atlasarts.org.

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NSO’s Follow That Fiddle In this home-run performance, National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) musician Glenn Donnellan introduces the Electric Slugger, an electric violin that he custom made from a baseball bat. Have a ball as he plays a wide range of musical styles on this and a variety of violins from around the world. The Kennedy Center, Saturday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., performances are for ages 3, up. $20. kennedy-center.org.

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DAR Museum Family Events On March 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., learn how scientists and discoverers of the past used special tools to learn about the world around them. Look through a real 18th century microscope. Navigate the seas using an octant. On April 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., there is a Colonial Career Day. Try out different careers from the colonial days. Come learn some new skills and figure out how to make money in the time of George Washington. These are walkin events. Daughters of the American Revolution Headquarters is at 1776 D St. NW. 202-628-1776. dar.org.

Drawn into Nature at the NGA On Feb. 12, 1 to 3 p.m.; Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.; Feb. 19, 1 to 3 p.m.; 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.; and Feb. 26, 1 to 3 p.m., explore paintings by Georgia O’Keeffe and learn about her interest in nature, color, and abstraction. Then, experiment with different drawing techniques using soft pastels and conté crayon. These National Gallery of Art Family Workshops provide the opportunity to explore artists’ thinking and studio practices. Taught by museum educators, each workshop includes a conversation in the galleries followed by a hands-on studio session. Family Workshops are designed for children, ages 8 to 11, and adults to participate together. All workshops begin in the Education Studio, located on the East Building Concourse. Workshops are free but preregistration is required. Register at nga.gov.

Locals for Locals Good-bye Winter 5K “Locals for Locals 5K,” March 19, supports Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASADC) for Children of DC help for foster children here in the District of Columbia. CASA, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, promotes court appointed volunteer advocacy so that every abused and neglected child in the DC foster care system can be safe, establish permanence and thrive. This mission is carried out through the recruitment, training and support of volunteer advocates. Register for the run at localsforlocals5k.com. For more information about CASADC, visit casadc.org.

Discover Engineering Family Day

On Saturday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., kick off National Engineers Week with a fun-filled day at the National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. Drop in to meet real engineers and to test out your ideas with over 20 hands-on engineering activities. You can launch rockets, meet an astronaut, make slime, pop popcorn, and more. Visit engineeringfamilyday.org. Photo: Courtesy of the National Building Museum

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The Freshest Snow Whyte Fans of past Hip Hop shows at Imagination Stage will love this radical update of a familiar fairytale. Set in the year 3000, we meet Snow Whyte — a graffiti-artist locked in competition with her arch rival, Kanye East, over which of them makes the “freshest” images in the universe. Both depend on a Simon Cowell-type celebrity called Mira to decide which of them is the best. After her exile to a distant planet, Snow Whyte is sheltered by two rapping alien twins (reminiscent of the Seven Dwarves) and survives two visits from the vengeful Kanye, dressed in crazy disguises. She discovers that talent is shared equally among all people and not the exclusive property of anyone. Best for ages 5, up. Tickets are $15 to $35. The show runs Feb. 11 to March 18 at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD. 301-2801660. imaginationstage.org. Here’s the season’s remaining lineup: The Jungle Book, April 22 to May 28; Wonderland: Alice’s Rock & Roll Adventure, June 21 to Aug. 13.

Ella Enchanted Based on the Newberry Honor book by Gail Carson Levine, Baby Ella of Frell is given the “gift” of obedience by Lucinda, a misguided fairy and thus cannot disobey any direct order. Then when tragedy strikes, Ella is reduced to an obedient servant in her new home with Dame Olga. Can Ella find a way to rid herself of the troublesome curse? Ella Enchanted is a production of Adventure Theater. It is recommended for all ages and is on stage at Glen Echo, through March 19. Tickets are $19.50. adventuretheatre-mtc.org. Here’s the season’s remaining lineup: Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, April 7 to May 21; and Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook, June 23 to Aug. 14.

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ing or an innocent mistake. This musical romp illustrates that there are two sides to every story, with the same circumstances seen from very different points of view. Told with rod puppets and giant hand puppets, this production keeps the audience guessing while including all the favorite elements of the classic children’s fairytale. On stage at Glen Echo through Feb. 19. This show is recommended for ages 3 and a half to 9. Running time is 40 minutes. Tickets are $12. thepuppetco.org. Remainder of 2016-2017 season shows: Jack and the Beanstalk, Feb. 23 to March 26; The Three Billy Goats Gruff, March 30 to April 30; and Cinderella, May 4 to June 11.

Fort Ward Civil War Winter Drill Day Reenactors from the Third US Regular Infantry, Company K, will interpret the military life of the Union soldier at Civil War Winter Drill Day at Fort Ward on Feb. 25, 1 to 4 p.m. (snow date, March 4). The Reenactors will present drill demonstrations, explain the unit’s uniform and equipment and talk about the popular field of Civil War reenacting. The program is free with no advance registration required. Fort Ward is at 4301 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA. visitalexandriava.com.

Imagination Bethesda: A Children’s Arts Street Festival On June 3 (save the date), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Imagination Bethesda celebrates children, art and all things fun. The 22nd annual children’s festival takes place on Woodmont Ave. and Elm St. in downtown Bethesda. Activity tents line the streets, face painters bring butterflies and pirates to life, a stage of live entertainment will have the whole street dancing, and more. This is a free, family fun day. bethesda.org.

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First-ever Space Dedicated to Children at the National Portrait Gallery

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in partnership with Explore! Children’s Museum has opened its first-ever space dedicated to children. “Explore! with the Portrait Gallery” will expand experiences of portraiture by allowing kids to do hands-on activities with portraiture to answer questions such as “What is a portrait?” “How do I see myself ?” and “How do others see me?” Photo: Courtesy of Explore! Children’s Museum of Washington, D.C.

Located on the first floor of the museum, this space represents the Portrait Gallery’s first exhibition with an interactive bilingual gallery for visitors with children ages 18 months to eight years. Visitors will be able to trace each other’s silhouettes, strike a pose for a projected video art piece and experiment with expression and emotion by building faces out of illustrated blocks. It is open daily, except Mondays, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The National Portrait Gallery is at Eighth and F Streets NW. npg.si.edu.

of LGBTQ Affairs Alexander-Reid; and officials from Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders (SMYAL) to open a new transitional housing program for LGBTQ youth. SMYAL transitional housing provides safe accommodations, case management and additional supportive services. SMYAL transitional housing is at 746 19th St. NE. SMYAL has provided services to LGBTQ youth in the District for over 30 years including a telephone hotline, educational outreach programs, aftercare and LGBTQ youth awareness trainings for professionals in schools, runaway shelters, local government agencies and hospitals. In the summer of 2015, the first Homeless Youth Census counted 330 homeless youth and 215 housinginsecure youth. Of the 330-homeless youth, 43 percent self-identified as LGBTQ. Thus, the District sought to expand the availability of LGBTQ homeless youth beds and accompanying services that will move toward greater self-sufficiency. In FY17, the District allocated an additional $2.3 million in funds to specifically support additional shelter, transitional housing beds, and homeless prevention services.

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The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced details for the 2017 An Evening for Hope gala. All net proceeds are donated to The Inn to provide “A Place Like Home” for children undergoing medical treatment at the NIH. Best-selling author and psychological illusionist Joshua Seth will entertain with an interactive performance. The gala is on April 29, 5:30 to 10 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, 1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean, VA. childrensinn.org.

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