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On July 18, 5:30 to 8 p.m., see Dumbarton House in a whole new light. Celebrate the works of Jane Austen with their annual Jane Austen Film Festival. Enjoy a Jane Austen Garden Party featuring period lawn games and Austen inspired crafts. The happy hour includes a cash bar, light refreshments by Geppetto Catering, free museum admission and the music of the local string trio, Toccata Players. As part of their celebration of the great British author, the museum will feature a rarely-displayed 18th Century British Redcoat. Dumbarton at Dusk is free. Pre-registration is encouraged at dumbartonhouse.org/ events. Dumbarton House Museum is at 2715 Q St. NW. The Jane Austen Film Festival is Wednesday nights in July, 7 to 11 p.m. Here’s the lineup: July 3, Sense and Sensibility; July 10, Emma, July 17, Persuasions; July 24, Love and Friendship; July 31, Pride and Prejudice. Tickets required. Photo: Courtesy of Dumbarton House
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INAUGURAL GRAND AFRICAN RUN The Grand African Run is inspired by the interest and value that is placed upon the success of running sports in Africa. Over the past 60 years, Africa has produced multiple distance runners who have gone on to win major international honors on the global stage. Capitalizing on this historically valued and culturally cherished asset, the Grand African Run is poised to serve as a vehicle for celebrating culture, promoting peace and fostering unity. On July 21, 7:30 a.m., participants will have an opportunity to line up with world famous athletes of African origin as well as high profile personalities to take part in a 5k sporting festival. This mass-participation 5k fun run/walk is organized under the auspices of the African Union and in partnership with the DC Mayor’s Office on African Affairs. Start and finish at The Yards Park, 355 Water St. SE. Register at africanrun.com. LEFT TO RIGHT: Million Wolde (5,000 meter Olympian), Mamadou Samba (DC Mayor’s office African Affairs), Ambassador Fitsum (Ethiopia), Ambassador Dr. Arikana (AU) and Dr. Abeza (Event Director).
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GETTYSBURG BASEBALL FESTIVAL On July 19 to 21, a record 24 clubs from 11 states will converge on Gettysburg to compete in the 10th Annual Gettysburg National 19th Century Base Ball Festival. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets and shade tents and watch base ball (two words) played the same way it was in Central Pennsylvania in 1863. Clubs will be using the same style uniforms and equipment (no gloves) and playing by the same rules and customs of the mid19th Century. It’s free. Get into the spirit of 1864 by giving a donation in the form of ticket-prices from 1864:50 cents for gentlemen; 25 cents for children 12 and under and seniors 45 and older; and ladies are either 10 cents or free. gettysburgbaseballfestival.com. Photo: Courtesy of Destination Gettysburg
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“ANN” Punchline-packed speeches reveal the feisty and unadulterated life of legendary Texas Governor Ann Richards. Written by Emmy Award-winning actress and writer Holland Taylor, “Ann” is a comical and inspiring production based on the colorful and complex woman whose sense of humor was bigger than the state which she represented. Jayne Atkinson reprises her well-received performance in this intimate, no-holds-barred comedy chronicling Richards’ legacy and how she was determined to make her mark on the world. “Ann” is a captivating tribute to Richards’ life as an activist, politician and feminist champion. $65 to $95. “Ann” is at Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW, July 11 to Aug. 11. arenastage.org. Jayne Atkinson as Ann Richards in Ann. Photo: David Dashiell. Courtesy of WAM Theatre.
FORT STEVENS DAY On July 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., commemorate the Battle of Fort Stevens. Learn about the only Civil War battle to take place in Washington with living history demonstrations, live period music, historical talks by noted historians and 19th Century children’s games and crafts. Located atop the parapet of Fort Stevens is a commemorative stone dedicated to Abraham Lincoln. On July 12, 1864, the President observed the fighting and came under fire from Confederate sharpshooters at the fort. The commemoration is on the grounds of Fort Stevens, on Quackenbos Street between 13th Street and Georgia Avenue NW. nps.gov/cwdw. Colored Union troops as portrayed by living history demonstrators prepare of the opening ceremony while a Confederate Color Guard looks on from the hill above.
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ploo 15th anniversary event; Aug. 1, ENTATY Music and Go-Go Dance Workshop with Lorenzo “GoLo” Evans; Aug. 9, KanKouran West African Dance Company; Aug. 15, Verny Varela Combo and Salsa Dancing. Located between the Supreme Court and the Jefferson Building, the north lawn provides a magnificent space for outdoor summer fun in the shadows of the US Capitol Building. washingtonperformingarts.org. Summer Evening Concerts at the Arboretum. Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 PM Gate opens, 6 PM. July 11, The Hip-Hop Orchestra; July 18, Rochelle Rice; July 25, Rocknoceros, 6 to 7:30 PM; Aug. 1, Flower Hill String Band; Aug. 8, La Colombopercutivo. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and relax in the Meadow below the Capital Columns. Enter through the R Street NE Gate. Dogs and alcohol are not permitted. Concerts are free, but reservations required at fona.org. Capitol Riverfront Friday Night Concerts. 7 to 9 PM. July 12, Jah Works, July 19, The 19th Street Band; July 26, Jarreau Williams Band; Aug. 2, 7 Deadlies; Aug. 9, Aztec Sun; Aug. 16, Brent & Co; Aug. 23, La Unica; Aug. 30; Trailer Grass Orchestra. capitolriverfront. org/yards-park. NGA Jazz in the Garden. 5 to 8:30 PM. July 12, Eleke; July 19, Miles Stiebel; July 26, Incendio; Aug. 2, Son del Caribe; Aug. 9, The Bailsmen; Aug. 16, Dixie Power Trio; Aug. 23, Funky Dawgz Brass Band. Free. National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, Constitution Avenue and Madison Drive between Seventh and Ninth. nga.gov.
July 19; Aug. 2 and 23; Sept. 20. 4 to 11 PM. Celebrate the hottest food trucks in the area. Truckeroo is a family-friendly event that features live music, cold drinks and games. 1201 Half St. SE. thebullpendc.com/truckeroo. Photo: Courtesy of Truckeroo
SPECIAL EVENTS Lawn at the National Building Museum. Through Sept. 2. Enjoy a vast, sloping green space built on a scaffolding superstructure at the museum. The green expanse is set on a graceful incline and dotted with clusters of communal lounging areas. National Building Museum is at 401 F St. NW. nbm.org Brew at the Zoo. July 18. Enjoy great times and great brews with animal encounters, live music, fare from popular food trucks and unlimited beer tastings. $65 ($30, sober). nationalzoo.si.edu.
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Stone of Hope Film Series at MLK Memorial. July 18, Spider-Man-Into The Spider-Verse; Aug. 28, The Hate You Give. 8 PM. thememorialfoundation.org.
NPS Escape Room! Hands-on Adult Workshop. July 24 and Aug. 7, 6 PM. Back by popular demand! Nothing says summer vacation like a trip to visit a National Park. Tackle puzzles and ciphers to solve a mystery in time during this “escape room” for adults. National Archives, Boeing Learning Center. Register at archivesfoundation.org/event.
blues, swing, country. Botanic Garden Amphitheater. usbg.gov.
OUTDOOR MUSIC, MOVIES, FOOD AND CEREMONY
Canal Park Outdoor Movies. Thursdays at sundown. July 11, The Goonies; July 18, Ralph Breaks the Internet; July 25, Apollo 13; Aug. 1, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom; Aug. 8, Guardians of the Galaxy; Aug. 15, Incredibles 2; Aug. 22, Bohemian Rhapsody. Canal Park, 200 M St. SE. capitolriverfront.org.
American Roots Music. Thursdays, 5 to 7 PM. July 11, Fireside Collective, folk/bluegrass/American roots; July 25, King Teddy, swing; Aug. 8, David Bach, jazz; Aug. 22, Michelle Hannan & One Blue Night, country; Sept. 12, Cross Kentucky, roots rock/Americana; Sept. 26, Matt Kelley’s Swangbang,
Jazz on Jackson Place. Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 PM. July 11, Kris Funn Ensemble; Aug. 8, Aaron Seeber Ensemble. $35 admission includes jazz performance, open bar, light hors d’oeuvres, tours of the historic Decatur House and a chance to win raffle prizes. 748 Jackson Pl. NW. whitehousehistory.org.
WPA Summer Concerts on the Lawn. 7 PM. July 11, Brent Birckhead Quartet; July 18, Elena & Los Fulanos; July 25, BYTES & BEATS: Shing02 and FAT JON Samurai Cham-
Cinematery at Congressional Cemetery. July 19, Jaws; Aug. 9, Stand by Me; Sept. 13, Get out. BYOB and dinner. No dogs. $10 suggested donation at the main gate. Visit congressionalcemetery.org. Union Market Drive-In Movies. Aug. 2, 8:45 PM, Jaws (1975); Sept. 6, 8 PM, Coco (2017); Oct. 4, 8:15 PM, The Wiz (1978). Each movie showing is free for walk-up viewing in the picnic area or costs $15 per car. Movie goers can sip and munch on snacks from Union Market vendors and neighboring businesses before the film begins. The DC Rollergirls sell and deliver candy. Union Market parking lot, 1309 Fifth St. NE. unionmarketdc.com.
AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Deep Space by Jordann Wine. Through July 27. Deep Space is a series of works grounded in sacred geometry. Composed of fractals, gradient, the golden ratio and mandalas, these geometric abstract paintings evoke
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a connection to the deep space of time found in meditation. Honfleur Gallery, 1241 Good Hope Rd. SE. honfleurgallery.com. Artist Studio Tour to Brookland. July 13, 10 AM to 3 PM. Visit community artists by shuttle in their homes and studios. This month the tour includes the studios of Patrick Smith and Michael Boone. Due to construction at the museum, the shuttle will be parked in front of the Fort Stanton Recreation Center, 1812 Erie St. SE. anacostia.si.edu/Events. Lily Ponds Live! Concert Series. July 14, 4 to 6 PM; Aug. 10, 5 to 7 PM; Oct. 5, 3 to 5 PM. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. friendsofkenilworthgardens.org. Expression Through Art. July 16, 12:30 PM. Join library staff for this special program series in participation where participants ages 50 and up express themselves through painting. Register at the Francis Gregory Library Information Desk. For more information call 202-727-6044. Roller Skating at Anacostia Park. Open daily, 9 AM to 5 PM, through Labor Day. This is a covered, outdoor skating pavilion. Free. Onehour free skate “rental” has started, but sizes and supplies are limited. nps.gov/anac. Fort Dupont Ice Arena. Reopens July 8. Public skating is weekdays, 6 to 8 PM; Saturday, 1 to 3 PM; and Sunday, 2:30 to 4:30 PM. 779 Ely Pl. SE. fdia.org. Garden Walk at Kenilworth Park. Weekdays at 9:30 AM and 2 PM; weekends at 9:30 and 11 AM and 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. nps.gov/keaq.
MUSIC AROUND TOWN The Howard. July 6, Sad and Boujee; July 11, Panteon Rococo; July 13, TRAP karaoke; July 18, Elle Varner. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. thehowardtheatre.com. City Winery. July 6, Chuck Brown Band; July 7, Angie Stone; July 9, Toby Lightman; July 10, Sirius Company; July 11, Glenn Jones; July 12, The Weeklings; July 13, Vivian Green; July 14, The LadyGang; July 17, Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers; July 19, Crack The Sky and Nikki Hill; July 21, Anthony Walker & Friends and Suttle; July 23, Charley Crockett; July 24, Lori McKenna and Sirius Company; July 25, Trina Broussard and The Showdown Kids; July 26, Victory Boyd and Tortured Soul; July 27, Masters of Telecaster; July 28, Shaun Cassidy; July 29, Team Familiar; July 30, An Evening of
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Smooth Jazz; July 31, Natural Wonder and Sirius Company; Aug. 2, Ravers! UK Soul and Sylenna Johnson; Aug. 3 Bilal; Aug. 4, Oweleo Lysette; Aug. 6, Angela Johnson; Aug. 7, Drivin N Cryin; Aug. 8, Laurin Talese; Aug. 9, Bumper Jacksons; Aug. 10, Backyard Band and BJ Barham. City Winery, 1350 Okie St. NE. citywinery.com/washingtondc. Rock and Roll Hotel. July 6, Rone & Train; July 12, Boayt; July 13, Heart Bones; July 19, Tijuana Panthers; July 20, The Ultimate 80s Prom; July 26, Into Another/The Old Firm Casuals; July 27, Altin Gun; Aug. 1, Champion Sound Band; Aug. 3, Faux Rex; Aug. 10, Not Your Groupies. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. rockandrollhoteldc.com. The Lincoln. July 7, Carlinhos Maia Em Fiquei Famoso; July 30, Corinne Bailey Rae; Aug. 6, An Evening with Dawes; Aug. 9, Joey Coco Diaz. The Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. thelincolndc.com.
LOC OUTDOOR SUMMER MOVIES ON THE LAWN
Thursdays at sundown. July 11, Mary Poppins; July 18, Beauty and the Beast; July 25, League of Their Own; Aug. 1, Jaws; Aug. 8, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial; Aug. 15, Jurassic Park. Each film will feature a pre-screening concert co-presented by Washington Performing Arts. These iconic films from the Library’s National Film Registry will be shown on the north lawn of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building, across the street from the Capitol. loc.gov. Photo: Shawn Miller, Library of Congress
Blue Monday Blues in Southwest. Every Monday, 6 to 9 PM. July 8, Mark Wenner’s Blues Warriors; July 15, Full Power Blues; July 22, Big Boy Little Band; July 29, Introducing Jose Ramirez Blues Project. $5 cover. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org. The 9:30 Club. July 10, Nick Murphy; July 12, Yeasayer; July 13, BENT-Back with a Bang; July 16, Yuna; July 19, Beyoncé vs Rihanna Summer Dance Party; July 20, Hot In Herre-2000s Dance Party; July 26, G Jones; Aug. 3, The Faint; Aug. 4, Tuxedo; Aug. 7, The Struts; Aug. 9, Neurosis. 815 V St. NW. 930.com. Jazz Night in Southwest. Every Friday, 6 to 9 PM. July 12, Todd Marcus; July 19, Male Storytellers & Crooner; July 26, Alison Crockett Swings. $5 cover. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW (Fourth and I. westminsterdc.org.
ANNUAL LOTUS AND WATER LILY FESTIVAL
July 13 and July 14, 10 AM to 4 PM, both days. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. friendsofkenilworthgardens.org. Photo: Tin Ervin
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SPORTS AND FITNESS DC Road Runners Bastille Day 4-Miler. July 14, 7 PM. This four-miler commemorates the storming of the Bastille and the beginning of the French Revolution. The start/finish line is near the Fletcher’s Boat House, 4940 Canal Rd. NW. dcroadrunners.org/sign-up/bastille. Anacostia parkrun--Weekly Free 5k Timed Run. Saturdays, 9 AM. Anacostia Park, 1900 Anacostia Dr. SE. Registration required before your first run. You are welcome to join in whatever your pace (you against the clock). Every week runners grab a post parkrun coffee at a local café. Read more at parkrun.us/anacostia. Barry Farm Aquatic Center. Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:30 AM to 8 PM; and weekends, 9 AM to 5PM. Free for DC residents. 1230 Sumner Rd. SE. dpr.dc.gov. Deanwood Aquatic Center. Weekdays, 6:30 AM to 8 PM; weekends, 9 AM to 5 PM. Free for DC residents. 1350 49th St. NE. dpr.dc.gov. Ferebee Hope Aquatic Center. Open weekdays, 10 AM to 6 PM. Closed weekends. Free for DC residents. 3999 Eighth St. SE. dpr. dc.gov.
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ANC 7D. Second Tuesday, 6:30 PM. Dorothy I. Height Neighborhood Library, 3935 Benning Rd. NE. 7D06@anc.dc.gov.
CIVIC LIFE
ANC 7F. Third Tuesday, 6:30 PM. Washington Tennis and Education Foundation, 200 Stoddert Place, SE.
Congresswoman Norton’s SE District Office. Open weekdays, 9 AM to 6 PM. 2041 MLK Ave. SE, #238. 202-678-8900. norton.house.gov. 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. 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.
VIVIAN’S MUSIC
July 5 to 28. The play is based on real events--a 14-year-old black girl was shot by a white cop, igniting one of the worst race riots in US history. No one knew anything about her, just her name, her age and how she died. Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Pl. SE, theessentialtheatre.org. Kailah King and Russell Jordan in Vivian’s Music 1969. Photo: Courtesy of The Essential Theatre
Summer Yoga at the Library. July 14 and 28; and Aug. 11, at 2 PM. This summer, join us for free yoga at the library with Om Shanti Yoga, a 60-minute Vinyasa Yoga flow that includes restorative meditation and Pranayama breathing. Class is suitable for all levels and includes a soulful rhythmic playlist. Dorothy I. Height Library, 3935 Benning Road NE. dclibrary.org/benning.
MARKETS AND SALES Ward 8 Farmers Market. Saturdays, 10 AM to 2 PM. The vendors this year are Licking Creek Bend Farm and DC Urban Greens. The market is in the parking lot behind Martin Luther King Elementary School, 3200 Sixth St. SE. ward8farmersmarket.org. Smorgasburg Outdoor Food Market. Saturdays through October, 11 AM to 6 PM. Features 30 food vendors that represent the District’s diversity in cuisine. Like its Brooklyn and LA siblings, Smorgasburg DC promises to provide a unique high-volume, affordable platform for innovative food concepts. Tingey Plaza at the corner of Tingey Street SE and New Jersey Avenue SE. dc.smorgasburg.com. Eastern Market. Daily except Mondays and important holidays. Weekdays, 7 AM to 7 PM; Saturdays, 7 AM to 6 PM; Sundays, 9 AM to 5 PM. Flea market and arts and crafts market open weekends, 9 AM to 6 PM. Eastern Market is Washington’s last continually operated “old world” market. 200 and 300 blocks of Seventh Street SE. easternmarket-dc.org.
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Anacostia High School Improvement Team Meeting. Fourth Tuesday, 6 PM. Anacostia High School, 16th and R Streets, SE.
ANC 7E. Second Tuesday, 7 PM. DC Scholars Public Charter School, 5601 E. Capitol St. SE. 7E@anc.dc.gov.
ANC 8A. First Tuesday, 7 PM. HCD Housing Resource Center, 1800 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. SE. anc8adc.org. ANC 8B. Third Tuesday, 7 PM. Seventh District Police Station Community Center, Alabama and McGee Streets, SE. anc8b.org. ANC 8C. First Wednesday, 7 PM. 2907 MLK Jr Ave. SE. ANC 8D. Fourth Thursday, 7 PM. Specialty Hospital of Washington, 4601 MLK Jr. Ave. SW. ANC 8E. First Monday, 7 PM. Eagle Academy, 3400 Wheeler Rd. SE.
Have an item from the Calendar? Email it to calendar@hillrag.com.
Benning Ridge Civic Association. First Wednesday, 6:30 to 8 PM at the Ridge Road Community Center, 830 Ridge Rd. SE
Capitol View Civic Association Meeting. Third Monday, 6:30 PM. Hughes Memorial United Methodist, 25 53rd St. NE. capitolviewcivicassoc.org. Deanwood Citizens Association. Fourth Monday, 6:30 PM. Deanwood Recreation Center, 1300 49th St. NE. Eastland Gardens Civic Association Meeting. Third Tuesday, 6:30 to 8 PM. Kenilworth Recreation Center, 4321 Ord St. NE. Contact Rochelle Frazier-Gray, 202352-7264 or richelle.frazier@longandfoster.com. 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, 6:30 PM. Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church, 3000 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. anc7b@pressroom.com. anc7b@earthlink.net. ANC 7C. Second Thursday, 7 PM. Sargent Memorial Presbyterian Church, 5109 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. NE. anc7c@verizon.net.
PROTEST PLANNED AGAINST THE REDEVELOPMENT OF DEANWOOD FIREHOUSE The District plans to replace the historic Engine 27, located at 4409 Minnesota Ave. NE, with a larger firehouse, EMS and storage facility. Deanwood residents opposed to this plan are organizing an informational barbecue and picnic on July 13 at 4306 Sheriff Rd. NE. Look for the white tent at the corner of Minnesota Avenue and Sheriff Road. There will be a tour of the firehouse and adjacent residences. A briefing on the lawsuit against the project will also be held. Look for the white tent at the corner of Minnesota Avenue and Sheriff Road NE. For more info: contact Dorothy Douglas at 202-640-9584, Michele Tingling Clemmons at 202-779-0494 or Jane Zara 202-390-2449
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Aetna and One Medical have teamed up to make it faster, easier, and more enjoyable for DC Government employees to look after your health. Enroll in an Aetna insurance plan and get a free membership to One Medical, a primary care practice truly focused on your needs. Same-day appointments that start on time, 24/7 access to care, and more.
For more information, visit AetnaDCgov.com and OneMedical.com/dcgov Aetna is the brand name used for products and services provided by one or more of the Aetna group of subsidiary companies, including Aetna Life Insurance Company and its affiliates (Aetna). This material is for information only. Health benefits and health insurance plans contain exclusions and limitations. Information is believed to be accurate as of the production date; however, it is subject to change. For more information about AetnaÂŽ plans, refer to aetna.com. Aetna is a registered trademark of Aetna Inc. and One Medical is a trademark of 1Life Healthcare, Inc.
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KEEPING YOUR FAMILY HEALTHY & HAPPY
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DC Health Link Connects People to Insurance Motivated Navigators Enroll the Masses by Candace Y.A. Montague
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ow’s your health insurance looking? Are you confused about what to sign up for? Do words like “premium” and “deductible” get you stuck? It’s okay. There is help for you. Although the individual shared responsibility penalty of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been repealed by Congress, the District still requires that residents have health insurance or they could face a tax penalty. DC Health Link has been in the business of getting people enrolled in health insurance plans that fit their households and budgets for years now. It has developed an effective strategy for reaching people across age groups and cultural backgrounds. These creative tactics ensure that no person is left behind in the quest for coverage.
Let’s Talk about Metals If you are looking for free coverage or reduced premiums, the process begins with very basic questions about age, income and number of individuals in the household. From there you can see if you qualify for Medicaid (which can be obtained year-round) or advanced premium tax credits (which reduce your monthly premiums). If you are not interested in free or reduced-price coverage, you can use the short application (age and address) and shop for a plan that suits your needs and budget. There are four levels of coverage, called “metals,” ranging from Bronze, which has the lowest premiums and highest deductibles, to Platinum, which has the highest premiums and the lowest or no deductibles. DC Health Link has 25 plans to choose from including HMOs and PPOs from Kaiser Permanente and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield. Premiums are based on age and the level of coverage selected. Feeling nervous about the cost already? Relax. Mila Kofman, executive director of the DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority, says there’s something for everyone in the exchange. “People think that health insurance is
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DC Health Link staff help residents navigate insurance options. Photo: DC Health Link
going to be too expensive for them. And my answer is that there is something in everyone’s budget. The other misconception is that people look at some of the deductibles like Bronze level. The Bronze level has low premiums but the deductibles are higher. And so, people think that they are not going to be able to access medical care. That’s not true. We have standard plans and that means people get access to specialists, mental health providers, primary care and urgent care without any deductibles.”
You can meet assisters at various events around the city. DC Health Link has been creative in reaching out, deploying tables at sporting events, clubs, health fairs, even restaurants. “I have a great team,” explains Kofman. “But we also like to partner with community groups, navigators and assisters. Every so often we bring them together to ask for ideas and input. And the creative ideas come from people in the community and people on my team. They are topnotch.”
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DC Healthcare Alliance is insurance that covers low-income residents in the District who are not eligible for Medicaid or other public programs. The plan provides coverage for most basic healthcare needs such as doctor’s vis-
its, prenatal care, prescription drugs and dental coverage up to $1,000. Besides being a DC resident 21 years or older, a qualifying individual must earn an income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, and have resources (for example, a bank account) at or below $4,000 for one person and $6,000 for a couple or families. They have to be ineligible for Medicaid or Medicare in order to receive DC Healthcare Alliance benefits. Enrollment begins with a face-to-face interview at any of the Economic Security Administration (ESA) service centers around the City. Also, DC Health Link assisters can help with the application. Open enrollment for health insurance begins on Nov. 1 and goes on until January 31, 2020. If you need coverage sooner and you have a life event like getting married or divorced, you can enroll now through a special enrollment. To see if you qualify for coverage now, go to www.DCHealthLink.com. Take a moment this summer to become familiar with the plans and costs so you can make the best choice for yourself and your family. Candace Y.A. Montague is the health reporter for Capital Community News.
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Mobile Mammography Van Prepares for Maiden Voyage Breast Care for Washington Has a New Vessel to Reach Women Clients by Candace Y.A. Montague
Breast Care of Washington receives a generous donation designed to bring breast health care to your doorstep. Photo: Breast Care of Washington
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etting to a doctor’s appointment when you have a laundry list of things to do can be cumbersome at best. Even when the office is just a few blocks away the task can seem a bit daunting. For women on the go, healthcare is about convenience. Healthcare providers are listening to their clients more and more these days and are coming up with convenient solutions. One such answer to the question, How will I ever fit this in? is mobile care. Breast Care for Washington has teamed up with RAD-AID and Hologic to provide mobile breast mammography. This month a new, 45-foot van may be rolling into a parking lot near you. The van is a donation from RAD-AID, a medical technology company based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Its mission is to “improve and optimize access to medical imaging and radiology in low resource regions of the world.” Liz Davey, Breast Care for Washington’s vice president for development and communications, spoke to EOR magazine about the gift. “This was actually created for another project and then something went wrong with that. We got connected to them through one of our board members. Breast Care for Washington was originally envisioned as a mobile program. When Beth [Beck] and I drove to North Carolina to look at it we were thinking, ‘Yes, we’ve got to take this.’” With a donation of a 3-D mammography machine from Hologic (the second machine donation from the firm) and some technical assistance with other odds and ends involved in running and maintaining a “mammovan,” Breast Care for Washington is gearing up to be a one-stop shop for women’s breast healthcare.
Location, Location, Location Breast Care for Washington has been serving women in the District for five years, and growing stronger every day. The fixed site is located inside the Conway Health and Resource Center on Atlantic Street in Southwest. It provides screening and 3-D diagnostic mammograms, follow-up services and patient navigation. Insurance is not required and neither is a referral. Walk-ins are welcomed. According to Breast Care for Washington’s tally, since opening in 2014 it has performed 7,000 mammograms and detected 54 breast cancer cases. The idea with the mobile unit
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is similar to the fixed site: having mammography in the same place and time as the primary care physician. Davey says consistency builds trust with the target community. “Our goal is to bring mammography to primary care and do that on a regular schedule. If we know that [for example] Whitman Walker Health is doing primary clinics every third Thursday, we can schedule the van to be there and women will know that it’s going to be at that location. We’re trying to be strategic and figure out how we can make the biggest impact. Why not have it right there when you go into your doctor’s office?” The patient-navigation piece is arguably the lynchpin of cancer care. A woman may face a result she isn’t ready to hear. A navigator can be a tremendous help in that moment. Research has shown that navigators can reduce patient disparities. Davey says Breast Care for Washington’s navigation services will be prepared to help women at practically every turn. “Women with this mobile unit will have the same level of navigation services. We do translation services, transportation services, we go with people to appointments if we need to. Because we are small, we are able to do intensive navigation.”
Assessing and Addressing a Need Breast cancer rates in the District have been stagnant but elevated for more than a decade. According to the DC Department of Health, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in the city. While white women may be more likely to be diagnosed with it in the District, black women are more likely to die from it, according to the DC Department of Health’s 2012 statistics. But there is hopeful news about the women in Wards 7 and 8. According to the 2016 DC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, the two wards in the most eastern locations in the city have the lowest number of women who had a mammogram in the last two years. Breast Care for Washington hopes to change that. “It’s hard to get women to get mammograms,” Davey explains. “We’ve found that with our
fixed site and probably with this van too, for a lot of reasons. People are afraid. They’re afraid of the process. They’re afraid of what they will find out. We will be doing a lot of education with it as well.” The mammovan aligns with goal of the District of Columbia Healthy Communities Collaborative to create more place-based care spaces in underserved communities. The collaborative, comprised of four local hospitals, four community health centers and two associations, came together in 2012 to “assess and address community needs in a data-driven, community-engaged manner.” It created a community health improvement plan to address the larger determinants of health such as health literacy and care coordination. Place-based care, bringing care into convenient spaces such as community centers or local schools, was selected by 19 percent of participants in the collaborative’s online survey in 2016 as a way to provide culturally sensitive care.
Next Steps The next step for Breast Care for Washington is fundraising. Staffing, supplies, vehicle maintenance and insurance all add up to a costly service. Although it receives reimbursements for services, Breast Care for Washington will have to be resourceful. It has received generous donations so far from nonprofits such as the Cafritz Foundation, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, Qlarant Foundation, McDermott, Will & Emery, The Power of Pink and Comfort One Shoes. But it’s going to take more to keep things running smoothly. Breast Care for Washington’s fundraising goal is $50,000, and to give partners exposure it offers logo placement on the mobile unit. For more about the mobile mammovan or breast health, call Breast Care of Washington at 202-465-7164 or visit www.breastcaredc.org. Candace Y.A. Montague is the health reporter for Capital Community News.
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DC VEGFEST COMING TO NAT’S PARK
Compassion Over Killing (COK) presents DC VegFest on Aug. 11, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Nationals Park. DC VegFest is a free, fun-filled festival of food, music and education. Featuring over 120 vendors and exhibitors, experience plant-based eating’s many flavors. Learn how to protect the planet, health and animals simply by enjoying vegan meals. More information on this year’s new venue and the entertainment schedule can be found at DCVegFest.com. Photo: Courtesy of DC VegFest
Skyland Workforce Center Trainings Skyland Workforce Center, 2509 Good Hope Rd. SE, is offering training in online job search assistance and resume writing. Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m.; attend Life Asset Entrepreneurship Program information sessions at the Workforce Center, Thursdays at 6 p.m. No pre-registration is necessary. There will be a Construction Safety Training class held on July 19. For information about upcoming STRIVE job readiness training and Byte Back computer classes, call the Workforce Center at 202-7932141. skylandworkforcecenter.org.
Help Clean-up Shepherd Parkway Ward 8 Woods volunteers hold their signature community clean-ups every second Saturday of the month, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers meet in the picnic area near the corner of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X, SE. Gloves, bags and light refreshments are provided. Wear work clothes. Contact Nathan at nathanbharrington@gmail.com.
First Annual Community Resource Fair at THEARC On July 20, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., come to the first annual Community Resource Fair at THEARC, west parking lot A, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. Get information, engage in activities, enjoy live music and entertainment. Bring the kids for a moon bounce. Explore everything that THEARC and their community partners offer. Food and snacks provided.
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The Taxi-to-Rail (T2R) program has also been launched to East of the River residents who live more than a 15-minute walk to a Metro Station. T2R addresses the first-mile/last-mile problem of connecting people to public transit options. The intent is to assist with fulfilling Mayor Bowser’s injunction to improve the quality of life for District residents by reducing commute times. T2R users can get a ride to the following Metro Stations: Deanwood, Minnesota Avenue, Capitol Heights, Benning Road, Anacostia, Congress Heights, Southern Avenue and Naylor Road. In addition, T2R can allow users to summon a ride from a station to any location East of the River. Read more at dfhv.dc.gov.
Northstar Digital Literacy at Anacostia Library Beginning July 16, every other Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. the Anacostia Library will host Northstar Digital Literacy training and testing. Tuesdays are for practice sessions and Thursdays are for official testing. Earn your Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate in computer basics, Internet, Windows 10, Microsoft Office, social media, email and information literacy. Anacostia Library is at 1800 Good Hope Rd. SE. dclibrary.org/Anacostia.
Call for Kenilworth Gardens Photographs The Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens has announced an open call for submissions to its annual photography competition. The competition offers photographers the opportunity to experience, explore and capture the many hidden gems in and around the Gardens. Photos may be taken any time of the year but must be submitted between June 25 and Aug. 25. The competition is open to all photographers, ages 18 and over, who have photographed plants, wildlife and landscape at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. Read more at eventbrite. com/e/friends-of-kenilworth-aquatic-gardens-2019-annual-photography-competition-tickets-61508465476.
Improv Classes Washington Improv Theater is dedicated to sharing the ideas and spirit of improv with all of DC. WIT’s free introductory “Improv For All.” These workshops are highfun, low-stress classes designed to show how improvisers create spontaneous, offthe-cuff theater. Their enthusiastic and friendly instructors work to make sure every-
DCHFA, Your Homeownership Resource in the District. The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency is your homeownership resource in the District from buying a home to retaining your home; we have a homeownership program to assist you. DC Open Doors DC Open Doors is your key to homeownership in the city. This program offers first-time and repeat buyers fully forgivable second trust loans to cover a buyer’s minimum down payment requirement in addition to below market interest rates for first trust mortgages for the purchase of homes.
Mortgage Credit Certificate The Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) provides an additional incentive for first-time homebuyers to purchase a home in the District of Columbia. An MCC provides qualified borrowers the ability to claim a Federal Tax Credit of 20 percent of the mortgage interest paid during each calendar year.
Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP)
DCHFA serves as a co-administrator of the DC Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) first time home buyer program, HPAP, which provides interest free deferred loans for down payment and closing cost assistance up to $84,000 combined. DCHFA administers HPAP applications for households meeting very low to low income criteria.
Reverse Mortgage Insurance & Tax Payment Program (ReMIT)Foreclosure Prevention Program
DCHFA provides financial assistance to seniors age 62 or older who have a Reverse Mortgage and have fallen behind on insurance and tax payments and are in jeopardy of foreclosure. Qualified District homeowners can receive up to $25,000 in assistance. The borrower must be able to demonstrate ability to sustain payments going forward.
Visit www.DCHFA.org for full qualification guidelines and information on how to apply to any of DCHFA’s homeownership programs. 815 FLORIDA AVENUE, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 • 202.777.1600 • WWW.DCHFA.ORG E ast
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one is able to participate in a playful and trusting atmosphere. No need for prior theater experience. Just come in ready to have a good time. Sign up online at WITDC.ORG/Deanwood or just show up at the monthly workshops on July 20, Aug. 17 and Sept. 21 at 1 p.m., at Deanwood Library, 1350 49th St. NE. dclibrary.org/deanwood.
Southwest Waterfront Houseboat Tour On Oct. 5, the “liveaboard” residents of Wharf Gangplank Marina will open 23 of their floating residences for a home tour. Don’t miss this chance to visit the largest liveaboard community on the east coast and see life on the water. Ticket sales are capped due to space constraints and tickets have always sold out prior to the event. Proceeds benefit local SW DC charities. Visit dchouseboat.org for more information and to purchase tickets.
DC Central Kitchen’s Inaugural Happy Hour Hop On July 17, 6 to 9 p.m., four restaurants in the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood participate in this round-robin style event where guests enjoy signature cocktails and small bites at some of DC’s hottest Navy Yard restaurants. This year’s participating restaurants include RASA with guest Buffalo & Bergen, Rocklands Barbecue Pop-up, Dacha and All Purpose. Event goers select a starting location to begin the hop and spend the rest of the evening trying food and drink at each establishment. Each stop features a signature cocktail, plus tasty bites and hors d’oeuvres. One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit DC Central Kitchen’s efforts to provide culinary job training to unemployed adults and bring healthy local foods to underserved neighborhoods. Tickets are $125 and available online at dccentralkitchen. org/happyhourhop.
THE BARBERSHOP PROJECT AT THEARC
Visit THEARC parking lot, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE, through Aug. 24 to experience “The Barbershop Project” from Cultural DC. It is an immersive art installation and fully functioning barbershop offering free haircuts. Gallery hours are Tuesdays to Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Barbershop hours are Tuesdays to Fridays, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please also join Artreach, for community portrait workshops in conjunction with The Barbershop Project. See portraits in different styles, exploring the art of hair and styling. These workshops are family-friendly and hosted by local DC artists. Register at culturaldc.org/the-barbershop-project. Photo: Ryan Maxwell Photography
FRIENDSHIP PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT AWARDED
Consigli Construction Co., Inc. and Keystone Plus begin construction of a new middle school this summer at Friendship Public Charter School in Ward 8. The Friendship Public Charter School will be new ground-up construction, spanning approximately 35,000 square feet and standing three stories tall. Additional construction work at Friendship includes a new gym, a parking area and an elementary school playground. It is anticipated to be completed in time for the 2020/2021 academic year.
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Smithsonian August Garden Party
AlleyPalooza 9.0 Kicks Off
There’s no better place to celebrate summer than the Enid A. Haupt Garden, flanked on either side by the National Museum of African Art and the Sackler Gallery. On Aug. 16, 8 to 11 p.m., spend a late-summer evening in the dramatically lit garden and enjoy exclusive late-night access to galleries featuring art from the African and Asian continents. Check out two new exhibitions featuring contemporary women artists: I Am… Contemporary Women Artists of Africa and My Iran: Six Women Photographers. Advance sale tickets are: $25 to VIP $55. At the door, general admission is $35 to VIP $60. Special features for VIP ticket holders: Exclusive early access to the event from 7 to 8 p.m., including an open bar featuring beer, wine and specialty cocktails and small bites. The party happens no matter the weather. For tickets and further information, call 202-633-3030 or visit SMITHSONIANat8.org.
On June 21, Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) launched AlleyPalooza 9.0, her biannual campaign to repair or restore eight alleys in each of the eight wards over twelve weeks. Since the initiative launched in 2015, the District Department of Transportation has repaired 557 alleys across all eight wards. The District has more than 350 miles of alleys and receives an average of 1,000 service requests for alley repairs each year. To ensure the alleys most in need of repair are selected for AlleyPalooza, DDOT uses a data-driven assessment that examines alley condition, service request quantity, service request age and community feedback. Have an item for the Bulletin Board? Email it to bulletinboard@hillrag.com.
Protecting Your Home and Belongings Whether you are a homeowner or a renter, getting your own place is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make. The Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) understands the importance of sorting through all of the options before making financial decisions. As the District’s financial services regulator and consumer advocate, DISB offers programs, financial education resources, tips and other tools to help residents understand financial products and services. Get answers to your home-related financial concerns. DISB can help connect you to resources for: • • • • • •
Buying a home Late mortgage payments Renters and homeowners insurance Understanding reverse mortgages Flood and sewer insurance riders Selecting a contractor for home improvements 1050 First St. NE, Suite 801 Washington, DC 20002 (202) 727-8000 | disb.dc.gov | @DCDISB
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Volunteers Build STEM Lab at Ketcham Elementary AbbVie Partners with Heart of America to Help Students Explore the World article by Elizabeth O’Gorek | photos by AbbVie
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n Thursday, June 13, students at John H. Ketcham Elementary School (1919 15th St. SE) got a brand-new science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) lab, the work of more than 50 volunteers. Students now have access to new math and engineering technology, including robots, building kits and 3-D printers. The work was made possible through a partnership between AbbVie Pharmaceuticals and the Heart of America Foundation for AbbVie’s fifth an-
nual Week of Possibilities, during which AbbVie employees give back to the communities where they live and work. The Heart of America Foundation, a longstanding partner for AbbVie’s Week of Possibilities, focuses on creating quality educational environments that improve children’s development. Over the last 20 years, the nonprofit has worked across the nation to transform 400 under-resourced school spaces into modern learning environments. Volunteers transformed part of the Ketcham campus into the new STEM lab, providing the school’s nearly 300 students with access to new technology and makerspace tools. They painted, built and moved furniture, deepcleaned fixtures and windows, hung artwork and assembled technology and makerspace components and resources. AbbVie volunteers also completed beautification projects, including painting two new outdoor murals at the Anacostia school. Students also received ageappropriate take-home books to reduce summerlearning loss, and teachers received kits with classroom supplies. “We think these stuPrincipal Maisha Riddlesprigger (blue blazer, with arm upraised) joins AbbVie volunteers and students dents deserve spaces that to cut the ribbon on the new STEM lab built by volunteers, June 13. reflect their ambition,”
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A Ketcham student high-fives volunteers on his way to check out the new lab.
said Principal Maisha Riddlesprigger, the 2018 DC Public Schools Principal of the Year, speaking to volunteers at the ribbon-cutting. “You are helping to create joy for our students, and we thank you for your time and dedication.” In January, Riddlesprigger celebrated a ribbon-cutting with Mayor Muriel Bowser on a new childcare center at the school. The center provides a 10-year pathway of care for up to 32 children ages six months to three years. Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White (D) and a representative from the office of DC Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D) joined the AbbVie employees in undertaking the transformation. “Technology allows individuals to explore things around the world,” said White. “While we are confined in a physical space, the development of this new STEM lab will allow access for these students to gain more insight on careers in engineering, science, technology, math and find some non-typical careers right here from this lab.” When asked by Riddlesprigger how they felt about their new STEM lab, students responded that they felt as if people cared about them. Ketcham Elementary School has a rich history and a strong group of dedicated staff, community partners and parents. The school’s motto is, “Our students. Our future. Our responsibility.” AbbVie Foundation President Tracie Haas said that the annual Week of Possibilities is transformational for
The Numbers everyone involved. “Great things happen during the Week of Possibilities when people around the globe come together to give back to their local communities,” she said. “Our focus on underserved communities allows us to build our volunteer activities around specific needs and ultimately have the greatest impact.” Students at Ketcham face multiple challenges. In the 201718 school year, all of the population was considered economically disadvantaged, and the school has one of the highest percentages of homeless students. Recognized as a Bold Performance and Improvement School, Ketcham continues to be a school on the rise. Since 2015, the number of Ketcham students who are proficient in math has nearly tripled, and the number of students who are proficient in English language arts has doubled, according to the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). The school is a Washington Nationals Grand Slam STEM School, and has a robotics club. Until the event, the school had some robotics materials but did not have a full STEM lab. “Heart of America is thrilled to partner with AbbVie for a sixth year to create engaging and inspiring STEM-focused spaces all across the country,” said Heart of America Foundation’s president and CEO, Jill Heath. “Volunteers serve in the communities where they work by giving back to schools that will deeply benefit from an infusion of new design, maker technologies and books to enrich instruction year-round.” Learn more about the AbbVie Week of Possibilities by visiting www.abbvie.com/landing/wop/ week-of-possibilities.html. Learn more about Heart of America at www.heartofamerica.org, and about Ketcham Elementary at www.ketchamelementary.org.
This July,We’re Celebrating Paid Family Leave and Increased Minimum Wage
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t’s summer and there’s lots to enjoy: longer days, cookouts, fireworks, days at the pool and more. We also should celebrate progress here in DC on two issues that matter to us when we get back to work: the start to implementation of DC’s new paid family and medical leave program, and a minimum wage increase that went into effect July 1. These two policy improvements are important for DC workers and for the District as a whole, because they mean that workers will be better able to take care of themselves and their families, and the District can move toward being a place where everyone has a chance to succeed.
Paid Family Leave Means Not Choosing Between a Paycheck and Caring for a Loved One As of July 1, the District is collecting taxes from employers so that by July 1, 2020, DC workers can begin to claim paid leave benefits when they have a new child or sick relative. The Universal Paid Leave Act, passed by the DC Council in 2016, grants eight weeks of paid leave for new parents to be with their children, six weeks for workers to care for an ill relative and two weeks to address personal health needs. With paid family leave, tragic stories like this won’t happen again in DC. Maya Warren delivered a baby via C-section but had to return to work only eight days later because she had no paid leave benefits from her employer and couldn’t afford to take time off unpaid. Paid family leave helps workers and employers alike and is crucial for improving public health. Parents have more time to bond with their newborns. That makes it easier for moms to breast-feed and otherwise care for their babies, leading to reduced infant mortality. For employers, offering paid leave will boost morale and help attract and retain good employees. Paid leave also increases women’s participation in the labor market and can help close the gender wage gap. Paid leave is funded through an employer payroll tax, which means employers are taxed based on employee wages. While this is certainly something for businesses to adjust to, the burden is not enormous, especially given the benefits. For an employee making $40,000 a year, the cost of the tax is under $250, less than $5 per week. For someone making $25 an hour, the cost would be 15 cents an hour. This is a small price to pay considering how valuable paid leave benefits are. A DC Council analysis found that implementing paid leave would not harm businesses or employment. Importantly, DC’s paid leave structure ensures that the lowest-wage workers benefit the most. The program replaces 90% of wages for low-wage workers, with a smaller replacement rate
for those with higher pay. In programs in other states, replacement is 60%, and low-wage workers often don’t take time off because the benefits are too low. DC’s structure ensures that the workers who face the greatest barriers to economic prosperity can actually use their benefits and won’t face additional challenges paying their bills when taking time off. It’s no wonder so many people are excited for the policy to be implemented in July 2020. Who will be the lucky family that has a baby on July 1 next year?
A Higher Minimum Wage Will Help Workers Stay in DC On July 1, DC’s minimum wage increased to $14 per hour, under legislation that will bring it to $15 a year from now. DC’s tipped minimum wage also increased, to $4.45 per hour now and $5.00 an hour on July 1, 2020. Initiative 77, which voters approved last year, would have eliminated the tipped minimum wage, but the DC Council overturned it. Given the high cost of living, it’s important to help workers with lower wages stay in the District. As wealthier residents move to DC and the city courts developers, rising costs make it harder for low-wage workers, many of whom are long-time black residents, to stay in the District. Studies have shown that gentrification and displacement in DC are among the worst in the nation. Furthermore, decades of systemic barriers – school segregation, job discrimination, restrictive deed covenants and more – have prevented residents of color from fully benefitting from the District’s current prosperity. Nearly half of all workers who will benefit from a $15 minimum wage are black, and another 24 percent are Latinx. While incomes have increased for white residents in recent year, the median household income for black residents has not changed in the last 10 years. Higher wages help workers make ends meet, support their families and stay in DC as the costs of living rise. With a larger paycheck, it will be easier to pay rent, fill the refrigerator with nutritious food, afford transportation to and from work and more. DC’s upcoming improvements for workers are cause for celebration. They’re also a reminder that we have more to do to support workers at all income levels and ensure that everyone has the opportunity and resources they need to stay, and succeed, in the District. Simone Holzer is the communications manager at the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (www.dcfpi.org). DCFPI promotes budget and policy solutions to address DC’s economic and racial inequities and increase opportunities for residents to build a better future.
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Kimball Elementary School Renovation Nears Completion Design Maximizes Space for Classes and Play by Elizabeth O’Gorek
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he renovation and modernization of Kimball Elementary School (3375 Minnesota Ave. SE) is nearly complete. The $55 million project began in January 2018 and is expected to complete this July, with teachers scheduled to move into the building in August. Students have been in a swing space at Davis Elementary (4430 H St. SE) since the 2017-18 school year. The renovation adds accessible spaces suitable for both school and community use while respecting the historic building. Prior to renovation, the Kimball campus consisted of a building dating to about 1941, as well as annexes built in 1949 and 1966, combining for about 75,000 square feet in total area. Both additions were demolished to be replaced by new construction. The new and renovated space will increase the footprint by about
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10,000 square feet and can accommodate 450 students in anticipation of an increase in enrollment. Declared DC Public Schools Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee, “I am proud that students have the opportunity to learn in world-class facilities, and that Mayor Bowser and our city have made tremendous investments in our school buildings.”
‘The Building They Deserve’ Chief Operating Officer Patrick Davis helms the DCPS team that supervises school modernizations and renovations in the District, 18 of them currently in progress. Davis said that the Kimball modernization will help bring the building in line with what is going on inside. “We actually expect the school to become a little more popular with in-bound kids. As we see often when we’re redeveloping a building, we tend to attract more kids,” said Davis. “The school is doing re-
ally great things, and we’re just giving them the building they deserve.” The design follows DCPS Education Specifications, or Ed Specs, which were published in 2015. The design team uses these guiding principles as a baseline for what a school of a certain size needs. The standards create consistency in facilities but allow the team to create spaces unique to each school and its programming. “They all have the same starting point,” Davis said. “But we don’t want cookie-cutter schools, so if they have a specialty program we try to highlight things like that.” Kimball is committed to its science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) program, and so the design of the building is centered around the concept, linking science and nature. For instance, each floor accommodates different grade bands, with early education on the lowest floor and the highest grades, including fourth- and fifth-graders, at the top level. The floors have different color schemes to support wayfinding, each according to a different theme that evokes elements of both nature and science: water, earth, air and fire. “The whole theme is biophilia, which is basically trying to connect students with views to nature,” Davis said. “When kids and staff have views out into a natural environment there’s research and data to show that it actually brings their stress levels down – so that was one of the intents of the design.”
A Civic Presence Davis said a problem with the old school was that it lacked identity, an issue that was apparent immediately upon entering the building. The old entrance was located roughly at the corner of Minnesota Avenue and C Street SE, on a busy route near a bus stop. “People would essentially enter into a stairwell, which isn’t the most welcoming environment to walk into a school,” Davis explained. The main entrance now is the light-filled glass connection point, which incorporates the exterior brick
wall of the historic building and links it with the new construction. The entry opens onto Minnesota Avenue but also in the opposite direction, toward Sousa Middle School farther down Ely Place, a direction used by many families to come to school. “We wanted to react to how the students commute here, but we also wanted a civic presence along Minnesota,” explained Davis. The building is designed for both academic and community use, with a secondary entrance for after-hours community events, such as meetings and celebrations. The gymnasium, library and cafeteria lie on the south side of the building and are separated from the classroom spaces by double doors that can be locked to keep the school spaces secure while providing access to the community spaces. The library will be a flexible, mobile environment. All furniture will be on wheels, so the room can be reconfigured into zones. Interactive boards, a teaching station and mobile laptop carts will be available throughout. Separated from the library by a glass wall is a makerspace, where kids can tinker with equipment such as Legos and a 3-D printer, as well as a conference or work room.
An Environment Where They Can Be Peaceful A courtyard at the center of the new construction is configured to support both education and play. The layout features an outdoor classroom as well as run-around space including a teaching wall to facilitate instruction and amphitheater seating. A cycle-track will sup-
port the cornerstone program, which teaches students how to ride tricycles and bicycles. A glass wall can be opened or closed to allow direct access from the commons to the outdoors. “One of the things, just being on a busy, heavy traffic street, we wanted to create a sort of quiet oasis,” said Davis. “Also, this came out of engagement with the school and community about kids feeling secure and safe, and wanting an environment where they could just be peaceful.” Learn more about Kimball’s modernization process by visiting www. sites.google.com/a/dc.gov/dcpsschool-modernizations/home/mauryelementary-school. Learn about the modernization study at www.architectmagazine.com.
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LEFT: A rendering of the completed construction, viewed from the southwest corner at Minnesota Avenue SE. Image: DCPS CENTER: A rendering of the completed courtyard view. Rendering: DCPS; photo, E. O’Gorek/CCN RIGHT: A view of the library facing north. Movable shelves allow for flexibility in the space. Floor-to-ceiling windows along two of the walls provide views of the parkland beyond. Image: DCPS
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An ABM drummer communicating with stagehands as he plays effortlessly.
Gentrifying the Monument Keeping DC’s Unique Musical Culture Alive by Kristopher Head
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he controversy surrounding a cellphone store in Shaw has prompted lively public discussion of the centrality of gogo music in DC culture (https://www. washingtoncitypaper.com/arts/music/ article/21070151/on-their-new-singlerare-essence-wont-mute-dc). Saki Productions, Lansky Entertainment, Just Cooley and I BET IT BUZZ hosted an event called “Gentrify the Monument” in front of a huge audience at the Washington Monument’s
Sylvan Theater on June 8, to support the @DontMuteDC movement. Many popular go-go bands did free one-hour sets. The set list encompassed many legendary hits. Performances by Tru Expressionz, XIB, ABM and The Reaction Band were truly outstanding. The vibrating music could be heard as far off as the Tidal Basin. The bass was heavy and the passion from the lead singers palpable. The bands played their greatest hits, triggering a social media frenzy. Intermission featured local talent. Monyae’s awesome rendition of her single, “Real One,” was a standout. Black Fortune performed his hit “OsshWop” from his latest project, “OsshRock.” Flex Kartel gave a stellar performance of “Recognize.” Noochie took the crowd back with “Something Something.” 2DollarNoWashingtons wowed (continues to pg.37)
A view of the crowd during ABM’s set. The construction fence forced the crowd in front of the stage to stretch far left to 15th Street NW.
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DC to Launch First Music Census
by Steve Monroe
Saxophonist and educator Brian Settles, one of the stars of last month’s DC Jazz Festival, appears with The Settles Quintet on July 15 at Blues Alley.
In a move reportedly welcomed by the entire music community, the District of Columbia will initiate its first music census, according to an announcement last month by Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration. The administration said in a statement that the DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment, in partnership with Georgetown University, is launching the DC Music Census. The goal is to “capture the DC music industry and economy and provide needed data to assist city officials and community members in making more informed decisions that will strengthen and grow the District’s music ecosystem.” Bowser said, “The musicians, the venue owners, the educators, the technicians, all areas of the music economy are important to who we are as a city.” The census will include a survey, open for three weeks, to be completed by anyone “working creatively in music as a musician or participating in any music-related product, service or venue.” The data will be released in September during the mayor’s 202Creates, a month-long celebration of creativity in the city. As reported in a story by CapitalBop, Anna Celenza, professor of music at Georgetown University, said, “There are so many presenters doing events that don’t have a stable place to do it, or they can do it in one place for two months and then have to move. That surprised me and so that opened up my eyes to the possibility of more venues here.” Also in that CapitalBop story, jazz vocalist and activist Aaron Myers said, “We have a thriving jazz/ music ecosystem in DC.” He hopes the data will show “to players in music infrastructure (agents, managers, publicists, labels, etc.) that DC is a great place to plant their base and scout for talent, while offering those key services to DC-based artists.” For more information on the DC Music Census and to register see www.dcmusiccensus.com.
InPerson … DC Jazz Fest/East River JAZZFest A plentiful stretch of days of music blessed us in June with the DC Jazz Festival, including East River JAZZFest sounds that showcased pianist Bill Washburn’s group, off Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, playing some vintage hard bop, and Tamika “Love” Jones delivering some powerful soul jazz and gospel-tinged sets that entertained good crowds who also enjoyed events like the Vinyl Listening Event, the Hip/Bop Convergence, the Peter Brown Project, Kenny Rittenhouse and others. Overall, DC Jazz Fest highlights included clarinetist Anat Cohen’s brilliance in quartet and the exquisite, unique vocal artistry of Cecile McLorin
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Salvant achieving beautiful duet symmetry with pianist Fred Hersch, both events at The Hamilton Live; and the Ernest Turner Trio of Durham, North Carolina, winning the DC JazzPrix competition, according to DC Jazz Fest information. Also, for this listener, there was saxophonist Jordan Dixon blowing hot, raw riffs on his horn at the CD release party at the University of the District of Columbia for his new recording, “ON!”; and more Jazz in the ‘Hoods with drummer/vocalist Dante Pope and After Five Experience at Franklin Park downtown, with some pumping, funky soul jazz. And there was powerhouse drummer William Hooker and his trio uptown in Takoma Park at Rhizome, with pulsating, tuneful free jazz sounds; and Shannon Gunn leading her ensemble in some melodic, hard-jamming sets at Gallery O on H on H Street. And at The Wharf, one day with pianist Janelle Gill shining on “Reflections” and other tunes; and bassist Taurus Mateen’s group, hard-grooving with saxman Brian Settles’ braggadocio bluesy riffs; and the next day drummer Ralph Peterson’s big band pumped its hot melodies of bop, Latin and a little funk for the mingling crowds under the sunny blue skies. July Highlights: … Todd Marcus Ensemble, July 12, Westminster Presbyterian Church … Celebrating Carl Grubbs at 75, July 13, The Motor House/Baltimore … Joe Herrera, July 14, DC Jazz Jam/The Brixton … The Settles Quintet, July 15, Blues Alley … Jeff Antoniuk & Helluvaband, July 16, Blues Alley … Keith Butler Trio, July 18, Twins Jazz … Poncho Sanchez, July 1821, Blues Alley … Male Storytellers & Crooners, July 19, Westminster … Jen Krupa, July 21, DC Jazz Jam/The Brixton … Northern Virginia Jazz Collective, July 21, Twins Jazz … 3 Divas Jazz Trio, July 23, Blues Alley … Alison Crockett Swings, July 26, Westminster … John Lamkin “Favorites” Jazz Quintet, July 26-27, Twins Jazz … Veronneau, July 27, JoJo’s Bar … Thad Wilson, July 28, DC Jazz Jam/The Brixton … Vivian Lee, July 28, Twins Jazz … Aimee Allen, July 30, Blues Alley July Birthdays: Rashied Ali 1; Ahmad Jamal 2; Johnny Hartman 3; Hank Mobley 7; Louis Jordan 8, Billy Eckstine, Lee Morgan 10; Albert Ayler 13; Philly Joe Jones 15; Cal Tjader 16; Chico Freeman 17; Sonny Clark 21; Billy Taylor 24; Johnny Hodges 25; Carl Grubbs 27; Charlie Christian 29; Hank Jones, Kenny Burrell 31 Steve Monroe is a Washington, DC, writer who can be reached at steve@jazzavenues.com and followed at www. twitter.com/jazzavenues.
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the crowd with his hit song “Designer.” 3OHBlack closed out with smash hit “Legg Walk” and new single “All Talk.” As the day went on, more and more people arrived. The crowd danced in front of the monument. There were dance competitions. Winners, including kids, received cash prizes. The Reaction Band plans to host more peaceful protests like this to raise awareness of the value of DC’s musical culture. Follow the organizers on Instagram: • @sakiproductionsofficial • @ibetitbuzz • @chefbnard
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These Go-Go artists are found on Instagram as well: • TRU EXPRESSIONZ (@truexpressionz_cde) • XIB (@xibdaradiokillaz) • ABM (@abm_band) • REACTION BAND (@reactionband) Follow these up-and-coming artists on Instagram: • @_djboogie • @therealmonyaee • @black_fortune • @noochiemusic • @flexkartel • @2dollarnowashingtons • @3ohblack I am Kristopher Head. I go by “Kristopher’s Lens.” On Instagram: @KristophersLens. I am a commercial photographer and cinematographer. I specialize in entertainment TV and film. For bookings and to see my portfolio visit my website, kristopherslens.com. Kids throwing money won at dance competition with @ibetitbuzz on the microphone in support.
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The Ninth Distinguished Artist Award Annual Award Honors Artists for Excellence by Phil Hutinet
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nitiated in 2011 by ARCH Development Corporation, the East of the River Distinguished Artist Award “recognizes living East of the Anacostia River artists for creative excellence as well as for having significant impact on the cultural landscape of Washington, DC,” according to the nonprofit’s press release. In addition to the prestige of receiving the award, an ARCH board member funds a $5,000 cash prize. In past years, many of the recipients have been visual artists. The roster of winners includes Rik Freeman, BK Adams and Luis Peralta. However, 2019 is a year of firsts for the award. For the first time, two artists will be presented with the East of the River Distinguished Artist Award – John Johnson and Adele Robey. Both are performing artists, another first. On Friday, August 9, Johnson and Robey will introduce each other and receive their awards at a ceremony held at the Anacostia Arts Center. “It is a privilege to annually present this award,” explains ARCH president and CEO Duane Gautier, “not only to honor this year’s selected artists but to recognize the breadth of artistic talent that resides east of the Anacostia River.” As the list of recipients of the East of the River Distinguished Artist Award dem-
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onstrates, the neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River abound with artistic talent including visual artists, writers, poets, playwrights and performing artists.
John Johnson John Johnson is a native Washingtonian who grew up in Shaw and moved to Historic Anacostia in 2004, where he lives with his family. His native Shaw has changed radically in the last 15 years, and he now sees inevitable transformation underway in Anacostia. “I celebrate the culture of the city which is threatened right now by gentrification and development,” reveals Johnson. When he moved to Anacostia, Johnson made a concerted effort to connect with the community. Johnson recalls winters clearing snow for his elderly neighbors. In addition to helping them, he gained their trust. Trust led to a series of conversations which inspired Johnson to write a play, “I Am Anacostia,” to showcase the stories of long-time neighborhood residents. The initial success of this endeavor led to a larger project, “Anacostia Unmapped,” which Johnson produced in collaboration with Kymone Freeman, the co-owner of Anacostia’s We Act Radio, and Schyla Pondexter-Moore, a local housing activist. The project, documented online at www.anaocosti-
Adele Robey (Daisy Werthan) and James Foster Jr. (Hoke Colburn) in “Driving Miss Daisy,” now playing at the Anacostia Playhouse. Photo: Jabari Jefferson, courtesy the Anacostia Playhouse
aunmapped.com, includes interviews with Anacostia residents, among them John Johnson and Adele Robey. Some of the interviews have been aired on National Public Radio. I asked Johnson what it meant for him to win the East of the River Distinguished Artist Award. His reply: “I feel honored to be recognized by my community. It’s motivating.” Johnson also concedes that the cash award will allow him to continue his work, stating that “an economic incentive is a way to fill up your tank again.”
Adele Robey Adele Robey has dedicated her career to the arts. Both a performing and a visual artist, Robey has been a driving force in the city’s creative and civic life for over 35 years. Notably, she is a founding member of Theater Alliance, which debuted when Robey sat on the board of the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW). She and her late husband Bruce Robey began the H Street Playhouse at 1365 H St. NE in 2001. “H Street educated us. It’s not that people didn’t want a theater. It’s that people didn’t know what we were going to do,” Robey
explains. She worked with community organizations and residents to assure them that the theater would work with local artists and offer them an opportunity to be heard, seen and shown. In 2012, after deciding not to renew her lease due to skyrocketing rents in the Atlas District, Robey chose to relocate the H Street Playhouse to Anacostia, where she now resides. With the lessons of opening the H Street Playhouse clearly in mind, and having gained the trust of the artistic community, Robey met with neighborhood organizations like the Historic Anacostia Block Association (HABA) and the Far Southeast Strengthening Coalition in advance of opening the theater. Robey also worked with both ARCH Development Corporation and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities to find space and funding. In summer 2013, after a year of construction, the doors of the Anacostia Playhouse opened. When asked what receiving this award means to her, Robey replied, “It was a shock for me to receive this because I rarely get a chance to act anymore. I get a whole lot of gratification helping people create theater but I often forget myself.” Having only been
on stage eight times in the last 19 years, Robey had the opportunity to play the lead role in a critically acclaimed production of “Driving Miss Daisy” at the Anacostia Playhouse in December 2017. She acted alongside longtime friend James Foster Jr., with whom she worked at CHAW. Foster played the role of Miss Daisy’s driver, Hoke Coleburn.
From the H Street Playhouse to the Anacostia Playhouse Johnson and Robey’s friendship and professional relationship began when Johnson received an individual artist grant from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities after finishing college. With his project funded, Johnson sought a venue to realize and perform his production. He called every theater in DC but none responded to his queries except Adele Robey at the H Street Playhouse. Johnson credits that moment as “the launching pad and the beginning of my artistic career.” Now, over a decade and a half later, Johnson and Robey will introduce each other at the East of the River Distinguished Artist Award ceremony recognizing their talents and myriad accomplishments. The ninth East of the River Distinguished Artist Award will take place on August 9 at 7 p.m. at the Anacostia Arts Center, 1231Good Hope Road SE. Phil Hutinet is the publisher of East City Art, DC’s alternative art source. For more information visit www.eastcityart.com. The Anacostia Playhouse.
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Ketcham Elementary School Receives New STEM Lab by Kathleen Donner
Saturday Morning at The National
Visit The National Theatre on select Saturday mornings at 9:30 and 11 a.m. for free programs for children 4 to 10. Siblings and friends of other ages are always welcome. Here’s the remaining summer lineup: July 13, 123 Andres; July 20, Alice in Wonderland; July 27, The Milkshake Duo; Aug. 3, Fox & Branch. The National Theatre is at 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Reserve free tickets at thenationaldc.org/saturday-morning-national-season. Andrés and Christina are the Latin Grammy-winning music duo 123 Andrés. Their award-winning music and lively concerts get the whole family dancing and learning in Spanish and English. 123 Andrés tours nationally with concerts for kids and their families. Photo: David Rugeles
Ketcham Elementary School, 1919 15th St. SE, has received a new STEM Lab. Volunteers from AbbVie in the DC area in partnership with The Heart of America Foundation have painted, built and moved furniture, deep-cleaned fixtures and windows, hung artwork and assembled technology components for the STEM lab. This new STEM Lab is part of AbbVie’s commitment to give back to underserved communities. For more information on AbbVie’s Week of Possibilities, visit abbvie.com.
Arboretum Kids Concert On July 25, 6 to 7:30 p.m., the Rocknoceros perform in a special kids’ concert at the US National Arboretum. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and relax in the Meadow below the Capitol Columns. Enter through the R Street NE gate. Dogs and alcohol are not permitted. Free, but reservations required at fona.org.
Discover the Moon On July 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., visit the Air and Space Museum on the Mall for a day of educational and fun family activities in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed, they walked only a short distance from the Lunar Module Eagle to deploy experiments and collect rock samples. Start at the Lunar Module on display and “retrace” the Apollo 11 astronauts’ steps, visiting stations along a route approximately equivalent to the distances the astronauts walked. At these stations, explore photos and maps and learn about the area the astronauts traversed. airandspace.si.edu.
Kids Visit Free During Newseum’s Summer Fun Deal Through Sept. 2, the Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, waives admission for all visitors ages 18 and younger. With the purchase of at least one general adult or senior admission, up to four kids visit free. newseum.org.
Kids in Canal Kids in Canal is a free 12-week children’s series that brings in popular kid’s entertainers from magicians to musicians that keep the little ones engaged all summer. Here’s the lineup: June 12, The Great Zucchini; June 19, King Bullfrog; June 26, Mad Science; July 3, Earth Conservation Corps Raptors; July 10, Rainbow Rock Band; July 17, Rocknoceros; July 24, Mad Science; July 31, Marsha and the Positrons; Aug. 7, The
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The Cat in the Hat
From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that the cat in the hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he is certainly fun to play with. And he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. But what will mom find when she gets home? On stage at Glen Echo, June 21 to Aug. 18. $20. All ages. adventuretheatre-mtc.org. Image: Courtesy of Adventure Theatre.
Great Zucchini; Aug. 14, Midsummer Magic; Aug. 21, Mad Science; Aug. 28, The Great Zucchini. All shows are from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. After spending a fun hour in the middle block of Canal Park, 200 M St. SE, head over to the dancing water fountains for a refreshing splash. capitolriverfront.org.
EARTHRISE While the world waits for the launch of Apollo 11 in 1969, three children of key NASA employees watch from different perspectives: a mathematician’s daughter, an astronaut’s son and an engineer’s daughter. By dreaming a col-
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lective dream of landing on the moon together, the kids learn to understand the historic mission and not fear it. Lauren Gunderson’s immersive, original play commemorates the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Using projections, songs and NASA footage, EARTHRISE captures the breathtaking feat of the first lunar landing. As the kids dream of voyaging to the moon and back, they discover how far “one small step” can propel them. On stage at the Kennedy Center, July 18 to Aug. 4. Most enjoyed by age 5, up. $20. kennedy-center.org.
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Secrets of Egypt at National Geographic Secrets of Egypt Family Day is on Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at National Geographic Museum, 1145 17th St. NW. Embark on a virtual visit to the land of the Nile some 3,500 years ago, when the queens of the 18th and 19th Dynasties ruled over this storied empire. Check out the new multisensory exhibition, “Queens of Egypt.” Learn about the lives of seven incredible queens. Visit the “Sistine Chapel of ancient Egypt” and see more than 300 precious artifacts from every aspect of Egyptian women’s daily lives. Then try your hand at some hands-on activities, play Egyptian-themed games, see an Egyptian dance performance and much more. $5. Family Day is suggested for ages 3 to 12. Visit nationalgeographic.org for more information.
The Ballad of Mu Lan Courage, honor, and country! When China is forced to war with the invading Xia, each family must send one man into battle. In her quest to protect her
DISNEY’S ALADDIN
Enjoy a thrilling new production of the timeless story of Aladdin, filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. At the Kennedy Center from July 18 to Sept. 7. Tickets are $39 to $179. Recommended for ages six, up. kennedy-center.org. Kaena Kekoa as Jasmine. Photo: Dean Van Meer
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baba, our young heroine proves girls can do anything- including saving a nation. Inspired by Peking Opera, this partnership production with the Honolulu Theatre for Youth is full of music, pageantry, and humor. Best for age 4, up. Plays June 26 to Aug. 11 at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD. imaginationstage.org.
Circus! at Glen Echo In grand circus tradition, the “Greatest Show on Strings” features a collection of clowns, death-defying acrobats and an amazing menagerie of fauna from the farthest reaches of the globe. Many of the acts were built more than 50 years ago for “Len Piper’s International Marionette Circus.” $12. On stage at Glen Echo through Aug. 4. Recommended for all ages. thepuppetco.org.
Strathmore’s Backyard Theater On Thursday mornings at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.: July 11, Oran Etkin’s Timbalooloo; July 18, SOLE Defined-The R.E.M.I.X.; and July 25, Bee Parks & The Hornets. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 day-of, and free for ages 2 and under. These plays are ideal for ages 3 to 8. Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. strathmore.org. Have an item for The Notebook? Email it to bulletinboard@hillrag.com.
DISCOVERY THEATER ON THE MALL
On July 30 to Aug. 2, 10:30 and noon, enjoy Beatboxing with Max. Max picks up the mic to make some crazy-good mouth music and wants everyone to join in!
On July 9 to 12, 10:30 a.m. and noon, enjoy Sprit of South Africa with Lesole’s Dance Project. Experience the energy, customs and cultures of South Africa as reflected in three distinctive regional dances: indlamu, a traditional Zulu village dance; a gumboot dance slapped out on gold miner’s rubber boots and the upbeat urban pantsula. Try out some steps. For ages 5 to 16. On July 16 to 19, 10:30 a.m. and noon (also, July 16, 1:30 p.m. performance), enjoy “Out of this World: The Science of Space.” Live demonstrations, fun factoids and space stuff with the Science Guys of Baltimore. Join a mission to investigate the physics and chemistry that govern the rotation and orbit of planets, how astronauts live in space and power the spacecraft that hurtle among the stars. For ages 5 to 12. On July 23 to 26, 10:30 a.m. and noon, enjoy “Summer VIBEZ with SOLE Defined.” Rewind to hip hop’s golden age in a DJ-spun 90’s music and high-energy percussive tap and stepping show. For ages 5 to 16. Discovery Theater is at the Smithsonian Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW, on the National Mall. Tickets are $6 per child, $3 for under 2 and $8 for adults. discoverytheater.org.
homes & gardens / 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.
In an ongoing effort to give back to the community, Coldwell Banker Capitol Hill real estate agents collected just under 400 lbs of food donations for the Capital Area Food Bank. Agents Karen Szala, Maggie Daley and Sheila Walter are pictured delivering food donations to CAFB.
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3815 Pope St SE 660,000 2616 33rd St SE 655,000 2815 Hillcrest Dr SE 580,000 HOMES 535,000 3370 Erie St SE 2727 N St SE 467,500 ANACOSTIA 1630 28th St SE 447,000 1514 U St SE 556,000 3 2009 32nd St SE 305,000 1323 Valley Pl SE 500,000 4 1437 Ridge Pl SE 380,000 3 KINGMAN PARK 1616 Ridge Pl SE 347,000 2 1520 North Carolina Ave NE 869,000 1428 Howard Rd SE 234,500 2 1638 Rosedale St NE 710,000 712 19th St NE 460,000 CONGRESS HEIGHTS 1817 E St NE 450,000 700 Alabama Ave SE 529,000 4 2000 E St NE 365,000 133 Darrington St SW 385,000 3 2302 Southern Ave SE 350,000 3 MARSHALL HEIGHTS 653 Raleigh Pl SE 315,000 3 5520 B St SE 419,000 3618 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE 240,000 1 5539 B St SE 218,300
DEANWOOD RANDLE HEIGHTS 1122 45th St NE 520,000 4 245 56th Pl NE 117 53rd St NE 5210 Ames St NE 1100 51st Pl NE 7 Burns St NE 418 Hamilton St NW 320 56th St NE 5205 Jay St NE 834 51st St NE 5351 NE Ames St NE 900 52nd St NE 5400 Blaine St NE 4911 Fitch Pl NE 4727 Sheriff Rd NE 5100 Brooks St NE 28 54th St SE 5032 Jay St NE 5307 Jay St NE 601 44th St NE
465,000 463,000 439,000 427,000 420,000 400,000 399,900 387,000 383,000 382,000 381,000 337,500 315,100 275,000 270,000 254,625 252,000 200,000 200,000
FORT DUPONT PARK 4624 Hanna Pl SE 4356 D St SE 4010 Pennsylvania Ave SE 4227 H St SE 1518 Fort Davis Pl SE 1547 41st St SE 3351 Dubois Pl SE 4250 Hildreth St SE
419,000 405,000 370,000 335,000 320,000 261,000 240,000 220,000
HILL CREST 2941 W St SE
675,000
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1816 Bruce Pl SE 2722 Stanton Rd SE 1923 S St SE 3437 25th St SE 3459 25th St SE 2006 Ridge Pl SE 1833 Frederick Douglass Pl SE 2401 Savannah St SE
395,000 377,000 370,250 369,000 335,000 320,000 300,000 265,000
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CONDO ANACOSTIA 2500 Sayles Pl SE #6
395,000
CONGRESS HEIGHTS 212 Oakwood St SE #312 4715 1st St SW #103 44 Galveston Pl SW #D
205,500 70,000 35,000
HILL CREST 2026 Fort Davis St SE #202
125,000
KINGMAN PARK 423 18th St NE #12
414,000
RANDLE HEIGHTS 1619 Gainesville St SE #301 2315 Altamont Pl SE #3 1907 Good Hope Rd SE #204 3070 30th St SE #101
270,000 120,000 99,750 37,500
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“City Links” by Myles Mellor Across: 1. Jose Feliciano sang about this guy and “the man” 6. One taking it easy 12. Home for Saint Pete, abbr. 15. Westerns, in old lingo 17. Run out 18. Harder to find 20. Emits raucous sounds 21. “Enough already!” 22. Lake Geneva spa 23. Pug-faced pooches 26. City and a singer 28. Miami players 29. The royal ‘yours’ 31. “___ life!” 32. Overture to an opera 38. Jim Cramer’s dot com with The 40. Tavern sign abbr. 41. Painkiller 44. Home of Caterpillar 45. Parade 46. TV monitor 47. Growling sound 49. Mil. rank 52. Jamaican exports 53. Barbie Doll’s beau 55. At full speed, for old sailors 57. James Cameron blockbuster 61. Nasty throat 64. Some bar features 65. Tim McGraw song 69. Rent payer 70. So am I 71. Presidential prerogatives 72. Uninterruptedly 73. O.R. workers 74. At any point 76. Age-verifying docs. 77. Words before profit or premium 79. Berlioz’s “Les nuits d’___” 82. Mexican musicians
88. High-gloss paint 90. In vain 91. Postal Service (abbr.) 95. Famous auto-racing city 96. Supply with air 97. Slip through the cracks 98. “12 Angry Men” star, Cobb 99. Sgts. and cpls. 102. Texas city where a famous soap was based 104. Sports team 113. Zoo heavyweight 114. In any way 115. Scold 116. Feast at home 117. Shock to the body 118. Afternoon nap 119. Old German currency 120. Acceptances 121. Smallest
Down: 1. Baseball’s ‘Georgia Peach’ 2. Meteorological effect 3. “Take ___ a sign” 4. Paper showing qualification, for short 5. Fig Newton alternative 6. Observe again 7. Bonus 8. Competitive athletic event 9. Native American tent 10. Great Lake 11. Spacecraft slowing device 12. ___ benefits 13. Furloughs 14. Newsman Peter 16. Job application no. 18. Antares, e.g. 19. Street crosser, for short 24. Reference works 25. Plaintiff
Look for this months answers at labyrinthgameshop.com 27. 1980s cool 30. Despot’s duration 32. Cooking spray 33. It’s stranded, for short 34. Place for a stud 35. Corporation type 36. Horrible! 37. Corrupt 38. It’s often 15, at the beach 39. Sherlock Holmes, for short 42. “Critic” chaser 43. U.S. coppers, for short 48. Country singer, Bonnie 49. Summer camp transportation 50. Reverent 51. Switch positions
54. N.T. book 56. ___ Clinic 57. Put ___ to 58. Rose holders 59. Part of N.A.A.C.P., abbr. 60. Silents star Bara 61. Hardened 62. “Terrible” age 63. Brazilian destination 64. Childish 66. Letter trio in the alphabet 67. Crime against the government 68. Breakfast order 69. French for law 73. Wife of Rajah
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