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WOMEN: A CENTURY OF CHANGE AT NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC On October 22, following the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution giving women the right to vote, National Geographic opened “Women: A Century of Change,” an exhibition that celebrates the trailblazing women who have redefined what it means to be a woman. The more than 100 images on display draw from the National Geographic archives featuring images taken by renowned National Geographic photographers, including such groundbreakers as Jodi Cobb, Lynsey Addario, Ami Vitale and Erika Larsen. The exhibition will be up through spring. $15 admission; $12 for seniors, military; $10 for ages 5 to 12. National Geographic, 1145 17th St. NW. nationalgeographic.org. Women participate in the Holi ceremony, the festival of love and colors, which was once considered inappropriate for widows at the Gopinath Temple in India. Photo: Amy Toensing

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SERIOUSLY FUNNY-FROM THE DESK OF THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART Newseum’s Seriously Funny explores the impact Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” had on American politics and the press through four presidential campaigns, two wars and the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. More than 50 artifacts are on display, from “The Daily Show” and the satirical news shows it inspired, as well as print publications that reported on the show’s influence. The exhibit also features an original Newseum-produced film that goes behind the scenes at “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.” The centerpiece of the exhibit is Stewart’s desk from “The Daily Show,” donated to the Newseum after Stewart’s final appearance on the late-night series. See Seriously Funny through Dec. 31, 2019 on which date Newseum closes its doors forever. Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave., NW. Newseum.org. Photo: Courtesy of Newseum

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AMADEUS AT THE FOLGER Genius and jealousy collide in the opulent salons and opera houses of 18th- Century Vienna. When an impulsive and eccentric prodigy outshines an envious, God-fearing composer consumed by bitterness, theatrical fireworks emerge. The mediocre Salieri will do everything in his power to destroy his musical rival. In 1981, Amadeus won five Tony Awards including Best Play. It was also a beloved 1984 movie that won the Oscar for Best Picture of the Year. The Folger Shakespeare Theatre brings it to life from Nov. 5 to Dec. 22. Tickets are $27 to $85. folger.edu. Ian Merrill Peakes as Salieri and Samuel Adams as Mozart, Amadeus, Folger Theatre, Nov. 5 to Dec. 22, 2019. Photo: Brittany Diliberto

A JOHN WATERS CHRISTMAS: FILTHIER & MERRIER A John Waters Christmas is at the Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., in Alexandria on Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. The legendary cult-filmmaker takes to the stage with his traditional one-man monologue, extolling the virtues of everyone’s favorite holiday from offering advice on Christmas films and music to asking the important questions everyone has always wanted answered by the people’s pervert, such as ‘Is Santa erotic?’ John Waters’ films have earned a reputation for being transgressive in their celebration of freakery, he is a champion of the glamorous misfit, never compromising and or conforming. Some might say he’s an acquired taste, yet there is nothing more enjoyable than watching someone enjoy themselves whilst peddling some hilarious smut-filled anecdotes, reminding us not to take the holidays too seriously. $55. birchmere.com.

THE EMERSON STRING QUARTET The Emerson String Quartet’s 2019-2020 Concert Series at National Museum of Natural History Baird Auditorium, 10th St. and Constitution Ave. NW, is Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m. featuring music by Fanny Mendelssohn, Bartok and Dvorak.; Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m. featuring music by Mozart, Bartok and Dvorak); and April 5, 6:30 p.m. (music by Barber, Beethoven, and Bartok. The Quartet (violinists Eugene Drucker and Philip Setzer, violist Lawrence Dutton, and cellist Paul Watkins) has maintained its stature as one of the world’s premier chamber music ensembles for more than four decades. It has made more than 30 acclaimed recordings and has been honored with nine Grammys including two for Best Classical Album, three Gramophone Awards, and the Avery Fisher Prize. This is the 41st season the quartet is performing at the Smithsonian. Tickets are $60 each or $162 for the series. Members get a discount. smithsonianassociates.org. Photo: Courtesy of the artist

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NOVEMBER AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Capital City Go-Go at Entertainment and Sports Arena. Nov. 9, 15, 17, 27 and 29; Dec. 1, 3 and 7. Single game tickets start at $10. Entertainment and Sports Arena, 1100 Oak Dr. SE. esaontherise.com. Warrior Woman. Nov. 14, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. This timely documentary examines social and civic activism through the eyes of Madonna Thunder Hawk, a longtime organizer of the American Indian Movement (AIM). Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Place SE. Anacostia.si.edu.

“Why Dance” by Rik Freeman and Gabriel Schmitz. Through Nov. 15. Opening reception is Oct. 11, 6 to 9:30 PM. All are welcome. This is a collaboration between Rik Freeman, an East of the River Artist and Gabriel Schmitz, a Barcelona-based artist. Honﬂeur Gallery, 1241 Good Hope Rd. SE. Honﬂleurgallery.co. A Right To The City Author Talk Series-Susanna Schaller. Nov. 16, 2 to 4 PM. Susanna Schaller talks about her book, “Business Improvement Districts and the Contradictions of Placemaking: BID Urbanism in Washington, DC.” Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Place SE. Anacostia.si.edu. Battle for the Capital. Nov. 22 and 23. College basketball tournament. Entertainment and Sports Arena, 1100 Oak Dr. SE. esaontherise.com. Fort Dupont Ice Arena Public Skating. Fridays, noon to 2 PM; Saturdays, 1 to 3 PM; Sundays, 2:30 to 4:30 PM. These hours are subject to change without notice. Skating is $5 for adults; $4, 12 and under and seniors 60 and over; and $3 for skate rental. Fort Dupont Ice Arena, 3779 Ely Pl. SE. fdia.org. Busboys and Poets Weekly Open-Mic. Every Tuesday, 8 to 10 PM. For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians and a different host every week. Busboys and PoetsAnacostia, 2004 MLK Ave. SE. busboysandpoets.com.

THANKSGIVING Annual Food & Friends Thanksgiving Pie Sale. Slice of Life pie selling campaign funds nutritious, home-delivered meals and groceries to the critically ill. Pie purchasers must choose a pickup location at the time of purchase. $20. Pies will be available for pickup on Tuesday, Nov. 26, noon to 8 PM. Order at sliceoﬂifedc.org. Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade. Nov. 23, 10 AM to noon. With marching bands and Latin dancing groups, ﬂoats, giant characters and balloons and over 120 units, the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade is the only Thanksgiving Parade in the area. The parade steps off from Ellsworth Dr. and Fenton St. and proceeds south on Georgia Ave., ending at Silver Spring Ave. silverspringdowntown.com.

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The Washington Ballet’s The Nutcracker at THEARC.

Nov. 23 and 24; 1:30 and 5:30 PM. The critically acclaimed production of The Nutcracker transports audiences to a historic Washington, DC era and stars George Washington as the heroic Nutcracker. There is a $15 discount for Ward 7 and 8 residents. Email tickets@washingtonballet.org for details.

David J. Silverman – This Land Is Their Land: The Wampanoag Indians, Plymouth Colony and the Troubled History of Thanksgiving. Nov. 24, 5 PM. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. politics-prose.com. Thanksgiving Day Holy Eucharist at the National Cathedral. Nov. 28, 10 AM. In the Cathedral adorned with the beauty of God’s abundance, give thanks for the year’s blessings, offer prayers for the world and celebrate holy communion. All are welcome. cathedral.org. Thanksgiving Day Swing Dance. Nov. 28, 6 to 9 PM. It’s a Thanksgiving Day tradition! Swing dance instruction and performances by Gottaswing, DC’s largest swing dance instruction and promotion company, takes place in the Kennedy Center Grand Foyer. No ticket required. kennedycenter.org. A Celebration of Community at Community Forklift. Nov. 29 and Nov. 30, 9 AM to 5 PM. Make hand-crafted gifts. Buy gifts from local artists offering eco-friendly

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Rent at the National.

Nov. 12 to 17. A reimagining of Puccini’s La Bohème, Rent follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. thenationaldc.org. The Company of the Rent 20th Anniversary Tour. Photo: Amy Boyle

items and food or baked goods available. Community Forklift, 4671 Tanglewood Dr., Edmonston, MD. communityforklift.org. Small Business Saturday. Nov. 30. This event sponsored by DC Mainstreet Programs celebrates small retailers across the city. Visit The Ward 7 Business Partnership or Destination Congress Heights for more information: www. wardseven.com and congressheights.biz

EARLY CHRISTMAS Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. Visit pickyourownchristmastree.org for farms and directions. Then follow the prompts. A Christmas Carol at Ford’s. Nov. 21 to Jan. 1. Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption. Ford’s Theatre, 511 10th St. NW. fords.org. Enchant at Nat’s Park. Nov. 22 to Dec. 29. The World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze and Market is coming to Nationals Park this holiday season! enchantchristmas.com. Lights on the Bay at Sandy Point State Park. Nov. 24 to Jan. 1, daily. The event features more than 60 animated and stationary displays including traditional Maryland-themed favorites, holiday and children’s displays. Enjoy from a car at $20 per car. Sandy Point State Park, 1100 East College Pkwy., Annapolis, MD. visitannapolis.org.

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Mount Vernon by Candlelight. Nov. 29 and 30; Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14 and 22, Join the estate for a candlelit character-guided tour and learn more about holiday traditions in 18th-century Virginia. Timed tickets are $26 for adults and $18 for children 11, under (5 and under, free). George Washington’s Estate & Gardens, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria, VA. mountvernon.org. Zoolights. Nov. 29 to Jan. 1, 5 to 9 PM, nightly. Meander through the Zoo when it is covered with thousands of sparkling lights, attend special keeper talks and enjoy live entertainment. Free. National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. nationalzoo.si.edu. City of Alexandria Tree Lighting Ceremony. Nov. 29, 6 to 9 PM. At this official kickoff to the holiday season, the mayor and Santa Claus will light the city tree in Market Square. Entertainment features a visit from Santa, live performances, caroling and a community sing-along. Market Square, 301 King St., Alexandria, VA. visitalexandriava.com. Light Up The Wharf. Nov. 30, 6 to 8 PM. The Wharf lights its Christmas tree and transforms the waterfront with thousands of twinkling lights. The evening’s holiday festivities will also include a meet-and-greet with Santa. At District Square, District Pier. thewharfdc.com. The Illusionists-Magic of the Holidays at the National. Dec. 3 to 8. This nonstop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions. thenationaldc.org.

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National Christmas Tree Lighting. Dec. 5, 5 PM. Visit the tree, surrounding trains and decorations any time after 8 PM and throughout the season. thenationaltree.org. Winternational Annual Embassy Showcase. Dec. 5, 11 AM to 2 PM. Winternational is a celebration showcasing the cultural and culinary traditions of Washington’s diplomatic community. Free and open to the public. Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. itcdc. com/winternational. US Army Band American Holiday Festival. Dec. 6 and 7, 8 PM; Dec. 7 and 8, 3 PM. Visit usarmyband.com to order free tickets. All seating is general admission. No tickets required 15 minutes prior to start time. DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D St. NW. usarmyband.com. Holidays through History. Dec. 6, 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Enjoy tours of festively decorated Anderson House, Dumbarton House and Woodrow Wilson House. Sample historic cocktails unique to each site. $30 in advance; $35 at door. societyofthecincinnati.org.

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A Christmas Carol at The Little Theatre of Alexandria. Dec. 6 to 22. The family-favorite classic by Charles Dickens, equipped with special effects, Victorian carols and Tiny Tim returns to the Little Theatre of Alexandria. $20. The Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St., Alexandria, VA. thelittletheatre.com. National Shrine Christmas Concert for Charity. Dec. 6, 7:30 PM. Enjoy the voices and sounds of the Basilica Choir and the Catholic University of America Choir and Orchestra. There will be a free will offering to beneﬁt a charity. National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave. NE. nationalshrine.com. Caroling in the Gallery. Dec. 7 and 14, 1:30 and 2:30 PM. Listen to community caroling in the West Building Rotunda. Performances last 45 minutes; singers and spectators of all ages welcome. National Gallery of Art. nga.gov.

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The Christmas Revels. Dec. 7 to 15. An Elizabethan celebration of the winter solstice. $12 to $65. Lisner Auditorium at GW University. revelsdc.org. The District’s Holiday Boat Parade at The Wharf. Dec. 7, 6 to 9 PM. See the beautifully decorated boats pass by, sip hot cocoa and make s’mores at the ﬁre pit. Visit the lighted Christmas Tree. Enjoy other activities, including live music, ice skating and sampling winter drinks at the Waterfront Wine & Beer Garden. thewharf.com. Scottish Christmas Walk Parade and Concert. Dec. 7, parade, 11 AM; massed band concert, 1 PM at Market Square. The parade begins at St. Asaph and Wolfe Streets and concludes at Mar-

ket Square. Alexandria, VA. campagnacenter.org/ scottishwalkweekend. Wolf Trap Holiday Sing-A-Long. Dec. 7, 4 PM. “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band and members of local choirs and vocal groups perform. Free. wolftrap.org. Jingle All The Way 5k and 15k. Dec. 8, 8 AM. The Jingle All the Way is a holiday themed race that draws a huge crowd of costume-clad participants. runpacers.com/race/jingle-all-the-way-5k. Annapolis Chocolate Binge Festival. Dec. 8, noon to 5 PM. On the first blocks of West Street between Church Circle and the Loews Hotel and Whitmore Park on Calvert Street in downtown Annapolis. $5 suggested donation. firstsundayarts.com. Colonial Williamsburg Grand Illumination. Dec. 8, 4 to 7:30 PM. Enjoy musical performances on multiple stages throughout the Historic Area and fireworks displays from the Capitol, the Magazine and the Palace. No ticket required. colonialwilliamsburg.com/plan/calendar/grandillumination. Daughters of the American Revolution Christmas Open House. Dec. 11, 5:30 to 8 PM. Listen to live holiday music. Tour 31 period rooms. Sample cider, hot chocolate and cookies. Meet Santa. DAR Headquarters, 17th and D Streets, NW. dar.org/openhouse.

MUSIC AROUND TOWN Sixth & I. Nov. 9, Jordan Rakei; Nov. 16, Amjad Ali Khan; Nov. 21, Dessa; Dec. 7, Damien Sneed; Dec. 8, Chadwick Stokes & The Pintos. Sixth & I, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org. Mr. Henry’s. Nov. 9, The Eddie Anderson Project; Nov. 14, Only Lonesome Nov. 15, Deborah Galan; Nov. 16, Julia Nixon; Nov. 21, Hollerown; Nov. 22, T.K. Blue; Nov. 23, John Lamkin Jazz Quintet; Nov. 29, Herb Scott. Capitol Hill Jazz Jam every Wednesday. Shows run 8 to 11 PM; doors open at 6 PM; no cover; two items per person minimum. Henry’s Upstairs, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. mrhenrysdc.com. Rock and Roll Hotel. Nov. 9, Madball; Nov. 13, The Dude Ranch; Nov. 14, Moon Duo; Nov. 15, Skegss; Nov. 16, White Ford Bronco; Nov. 20, Tiny Moving Parts; Nov. 21, Flynt Flossy and Turquois Jeep; Nov. 22, 16th & T Band; Nov. 29, The Joy Formidable; Nov. 30, Son Little; Dec. 3, the Nixons & Sponge. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. rockandrollhoteldc.com. City Winery. Nov. 9, Deep Blue Something; Nov. 10, Jon McLaughlin; Nov. 11, Rhonda Ross & Rodney Kendrick; Nov. 12, Coco Montoya; Nov. 13, Edwin McCain; Nov. 15, CeCe Peniston; Nov. 16, Mar-

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shall Crenshaw; Nov. 19, Peter Himmelman; Nov. 21, Bria Skonberg and Kalben; Nov. 22, Chris Knight and Holly Miranda; Nov. 23, Corey Smith and Bush Tetras; Nov. 24, Miki Howard; Nov. 27, Bela Dona; Nov. 29, SEV and Dave Hollister; Nov. 30, Lil John Roberts; Dec. 1, JP Morgan Holiday Show; Dec. 5, OTown; Dec. 7, Corey Harris. City Winery, 1350 Okie St. NE. citywinery.com/washingtondc. Monday Blues. Mondays, 6 to 9 PM. Nov. 11, The Jose Ramirez Blues Project; Nov. 18, Tribute to Lil Royal; Nov. 25, Sol Roots Band. $5 cover. Children are free under 16. Reasonably priced meals offered. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org. The Howard. Nov. 14, Lalah Hathaway; Nov. 15, Sherry Mann; Nov. 20, Marcia Griffiths; Nov. 23, Vintage Trouble-Kyle Daniels; Nov. 26, Dave East; Nov. 27, Yasiin Bey; Nov. 29, El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico; Nov. 30, Reggae Fest vs. Soca. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. thehowardtheatre.com. Friday Jazz. Fridays, 6 to 9 PM. Nov. 15, Elijah Balbed & Young Lions; Nov. 22, Bringing in the Future; Nov. 29. $5 cover. Children are free under 16. Reasonably priced meals offered. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org. The Anthem. Nov. 15 and 16, Eric Church; Nov. 18, Hozier; Nov. 22, Lettuce; Nov. 23, Gesaffelstein; Nov. 25, Brockhampton; Nov. 26, The Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Rocks Tour; Nov. 29 and 30, deadmau5; Dec. 3, DC101-derland; Dec. 5, She & Him Christmas Party; Dec. 6, Dark Star Orchestra; Dec. 7, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. The Anthem, 901 Wharf St. SW. theanthemdc.com. Miracle Theatre. Nov. 16, This Will Destroy You with Christopher Tignor; Nov. 29, Nick Colleti. 535 Eighth St, SE. themiracletheatrre.com. The Atlas. Nov. 16, Cecily Salutes DC; Nov. 24, Capital City Symphony’s Symphonic Flight. atlasarts.org.

SPORTS AND FITNESS Canal Park Ice Skating. Daily. Adults, $10; children and seniors, $9. Skate rental, $5. Canal Park, 200 M St. SE. canalparkiceskating.com.

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MARKETS AND SALES Downtown Holiday Market. Nov. 22 to Dec. 23, noon to 8 PM, daily. More than 150 exhibitors and artisans selling an array of high-quality gift items including ﬁne art, crafts, jewelry, pot-

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Nov. 28, 8:30 AM, Little Turkey Fun Run; 9 AM, 5k timed race; 9:15 AM, 5k untimed race. Proceeds from the 5k benefit thousands of homeless families and single adults by providing much-needed food, clothing and healthcare. Event at Freedom Plaza. Register at support.some.org.

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tery, photography, clothing, tasty treats and hot beverages. Market at F St. NW, between Seventh and Ninth. downtownholidaymarket.com. BZB Holiday Gift & Art Show. Nov. 29 and 30; Dec. 7, 14, 20, 21, 23 and 24. Shiloh Family Life Center, 1510 19th St. NW. BZBinternational.com Heurich House Museum Christkindlmarkt. Dec. 6, 4 to 8 PM, Preview; Dec. 7, noon to 8 PM; and Dec. 8, noon to 6 PM. The museum recreates a traditional German public Christmas market in its garden. Paid admission. Heurich House Museum, 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW. heurichchristmas.org. GRUMP Holiday Market at Zoolights. Dec. 6 to 8, 5 to 9 PM. Local artisans will be selling everything from handmade soaps, sweets, jewelry, prints and letterpress cards to glass art, handbound books, clothing, upcycled animal pillows and DIY craft kits. nationalzoo.si.edu. 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.

CIVIC LIFE Congresswoman Norton’s SE District Ofﬁce. Open weekdays, 9 AM to 6 PM. 2041 MLK

Ave. SE, #238. 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. Anacostia High School Improvement Team Meeting. Fourth Tuesday, 6 PM. Anacostia High School, 16th and R Streets SE. 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, 202-352-7264 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.

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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. ◆

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Anacostia Community Museum Reopens

The Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum (ACM), 1901 Fort Pl. SE, reopened to the public on Oct. 13, after seven months of construction and $4.5 million of exterior and interior improvements and repairs. Featuring plants native to the area and developed with Smithsonian Gardens, the redesigned landscape hosts a permanent living, teaching installation with narrative panels on the Anacostia Watershed history including the first inhabitants, the Nachotchtank and on local river restoration. A demonstration vegetable garden supporting the ACM urban gardening initiative is also included. The museum’s expanded hardscape activity plaza features additional seating, a bike rack and exterior lighting. Low walls and plantings, artfully installed, properly direct stormwater runoff. The parking lot was also levelled and repaved. Anchored by a mural created by Jay Coleman, the lobby has soft seating and a refreshment counter. It leads to the new internet lounge that features a second mural created by Adrienne Gaither. Here, mobile devices can be charged and formal and informal gatherings can be held. There is also access to the museum exhibition spaces. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE, is open daily, except Christmas, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. anacostia.si.edu. 22

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East of the River DC Artists Resource

DC Artists East is a website for all visual artists who live or have studios east of the Anacostia River in DC. Its purpose is to increase visibility and further connect Ward 7 and 8 artists to each other and the larger arts scene. dcartistseast.org.

New Hiking Destination East of the River Opens On Saturday, Nov. 2, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation opened the District’s first unpaved

trail in the DPR park system. Located in Ward 7, the Pope Branch Trail is approximately one mile along the Pope Branch of the Anacostia River. During the summer of 2018 and 2019, DPR hosted two Student Conservation Association crews consisting of 12 high school students and two adult crew leaders working to establish a hike-worthy trail. The crews transformed the space by cleaning the park and cutting a new trail. Aside from making inconvenient elements more accessible, the crew also prioritized mak-

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Anacostia Watershed Society Volunteer Day

On Dec. 14, noon to 3 p.m., volunteers will help the Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS) sort trash removed from their River Terrace Trash Trap. They will sort it into 13 categories, count the pieces and measure the weight and volume of each category. The data collected is used to educate the public education and environmental advocacy. Learn about the trash challenges of the Anacostia and what is being done to address them. Volunteers meet at Bostwick House, 3901 48th St., Bladensburg, MD. anacostiaws.org. Volunteers help AWS to restore the wetlands of the Anacostia River. Photo: Courtesy of the Anacostia Watershed Society

access to primary care, specialty care, mental health care, urgent care and generic prescription medications. Visit DCHealthLink.com to get started. ing the trail safer installing eight bog bridges to allow hikers to pass over wet spots. Additionally, the crew built a turnpike out of logs, small rocks, and mineral soil to elevate the trail out of a long mud puddle. dpr.dc.gov.

Ward 8 Homebuyers Club

MANNA and the 11th Street Bridge Parkare offering a monthly Homebuyers Club for Ward 8 residents. This free club will prepare individuals to purchase a home. Meetings are held on the first Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. Call 202-534-1038 or 1039. bbargc,org.

Park Cleanups

On the first Saturday of every month, help remove trash and invasive plants from Fort Stanton Park, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers meet in front of the Ft. Stanton Recreation Center, 1812 Erie St. SE. Wear work boots, durable pants and clothes. Bring a water bottle-refills provided. Documentation of community service hours will be provided upon request. Ward 8 Woods also holds Shepherd Parkway 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 Avenues SE. Gloves, bags and light refreshments are provided. Wear work boots and clothes. For questions, contact Nathan at 301-758-5892 or nathan@ward8woods.org.

DC Health Link Opens Enrollment

Open Enrollment for health insurance through DC Health Link started on Nov. 1 for individuals and families. Residents have until Jan. 31, 2020, to shop, compare and get covered. DC Health Link has introduced a new standard plan option to allow District residents to obtain needed medical services without first having to meet a plan deductible. District residents selecting a standard plan have 24

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Marvelous Morphology

On Dec. 5, 11 a.m. or Dec. 10, 2 p.m., Dr. Susan Pell, US Botanic Gardens deputy executive director, conducts a tour of Season’s Greenings: America’s Gardens to learn more about plants included in the holiday exhibit. Discover which leaves, stems, flowers and fruits are used to create plant-based recreations of DC landmarks. Use a magnifying glass to investigate the tiny flowers of a poinsettia or learn about the scents of evergreen trees. Free but registration is required. usbg.gov.

Emergency Food Assistance

Know someone in need of food? Find food assistance immediately by calling the Hunger Lifeline at 202-644-9807. The hotline refers callers to local pantries, kitchens serving free meals and other organizations that can provide emergency food help.

Herbal Lifestyles Program

Herbs fit into almost every facet of American culture, from healing to high fashion. Join professional herbalists and herbal artisans for the National Arboretum’s Herban Lifestyles series to learn new ways to incorporate herbs into everyday life. Upcoming classes are: Herbs-They Make Scents, Nov. 16, 10 a.m. to noon; and Herbal Strategies for Restful Sleep, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. to noon. Keep checking the Arboretum’s calendar of events page, as more Herban Lifestyles events are coming. Register at usna.usda.gov/visit/events-calendar.

An Arctic Refuge Pop-up

Powered by a mix of breathtaking film, 4D technology and immersive sensations, “The Arctic Refuge Experience: Step in Step up” is a one-of-a-kind sensory art installation that will allow visitors to experience a year in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska without leaving the District. The goal is to draw attention to the Arctic National Wildlife Ref-

uge, one of the few undeveloped places on Earth. Why? Because after decades of protection, it is about to be opened to oil drilling. The Arctic Refuge Experience is presented by The Wilderness Society with Wallplay and 25 Kent at AutoShop, 416 Morse St. NE, Nov. 8 to 10, noon to 8 p.m. and Nov. 11, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. $10. Visit www.eventbrite.com/e/the-arctic-refuge-experience-step-in-step-uptickets-77774237839.

Get Neighborhood Alerts

AlertDC, an official District of Columbia communications system, provides real-time updates and instructions to protect oneself, one’s loved ones and neighborhood. Pick and choose what kind of notifications to receive through text and/or email. Topics include traffic, police events impacting public safety, widespread power and water utility outages, city government delays and closings. Sign up and personalize your alerts at hsema.dc.gov/page/alertdc.

Volunteer for The Snow Team

Help neighbors stay safe this winter. Serve DC needs volunteers to help clearing sidewalks and front walkways for senior residents and those with access and functional needs during the winter weather. Volunteers will be deployed when there are four or more of inches snow, not ice. Volunteers are provided with a shovel, a “We Are DC” beanie hat and salt. For assistance with clearing sidewalks and front walkways this winter, call Serve DC at 202-727-7925 to sign up for assistance from Serve DC’s DC Volunteer Snow Program. servedc.gov.

DC Leaf Collection

The fall leaf collection program runs through Jan. 19. The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) will collect leaves at least twice from each residential neighborhood by “vacuuming” loose leaves residents rake into their tree boxes. Loose leaves will be sent for composting. In neighborhoods with alley trash/recycling collections, bagged leaves may be placed where trash and recycling are collected. Visit dpw. dc.gov/service/leaf-and-holiday-tree-collection for more information. Have an item for the Bulletin Board? Email it to bulletinboard@ hillrag.com. ◆

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Preservation Decision Derails Barry Farms Redevelopment Plans How Does the Project Move Forward?

by Keely Sullivan

n Oct. 31, the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) voiced its support for protecting the remaining 32 Barry Farm public housing structures located on Stevens Road and the 2600 block of Wade Road SE. While no vote was taken at the meeting, the board’s support for the landmark application, filed by the Barry Farm Tenants and Allies Association (BFTAA), threatens to upend the District’s redevelopment plans. A permanent decision would require significant revisions to the development team’s current plan, which eliminates the existing street grid and preserves only one of the original buildings. HPRB is an appointed body responsible for designating historic properties and districts. It approves all significant architectural changes to historic properties. It alone can authorize the razing of protected structures. The existing plan to redevelop Barry Farm requires the demolition of all but one structure and the redrawing of the street grid, which was laid out in 1867 by the Freedmen’s Bureau. The Barry Farm project is a collaboration between Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), a national nonprofit; DC’s New Communities Initiative (NCI), a program managed by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED); the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA), the federal agency that owns the property, and A&R Development. POAH is leading the effort. Barry Farm Stevens: These units, found along Stevens Road, are some of the last standing structures of the Barry Farm neighborhood.

Barry Farm Phase I: POAH plans to begin Phase I of development this fall, with expected completion by Q4 2022. Image: Preservation of Affordable Housing.

The Existing Plan

A DC Court of Appeals decision last spring vacated the development team’s original plan because it lacked residential amenities. After subsequent public meetings, POAH and its partners framed an amended scheme that reduced the number of proposed units at Barry Farm from 1,400 to 1,100 and added front- and backyard space and a two-acre central park. “There is a lot of concern over whether people will have porches,” said Commissioner Mike Austin of Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 8C. POAH’s plan divides the redevelopment into two phases. Phase I, involving the properties along Sumner and Eaton roads, would create 551 units, 380 of which would be considered affordable. An additional 100 affordable housing units built off26

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18A65 EDG Barry Farm Rework - V01 Pedestrian 180427: A model of Barry Farm’s future senior building. Image: Preservation of Affordable Housing.

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site at Sheridan Station and Matthew’s Memorial, located along Sheridan Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, would completely replace the original 444 apartments at Barry Farm, the developer states. “That gave folks at Barry Farm a choice to stay or move into new units. 100 chose to move into new units,” said Rodger Brown, POAH’s managing director for real estate development and a leader on the Barry Farm project. Residents “don’t have to be warehoused in one particular spot.” Another common consideration is whether there will be enough units for large families. POAH responded by pledging to build 120 townhomes of three-, four-, five- and six-bedroom units in the first phase of construction. The first building project in Phase I is designed to house seniors 55 and older. The building includes 108 oneand two-bedroom apartments, 77 public housing replacement units and 6,000 square feet of ground-floor retail. In addition to historic preservation, BFTAA has requested to be a co-developer. The organization has also requested that 10% of the development’s retail

space be set aside for resident-owned businesses with five years free of rent. All of these plans have been thrown into question by HPRB’s tentative support for historic designation.

The Decision’s Impact

HPRB agreed with BFTAA that the redevelopment plan for Barry Farm did not sufficiently honor the history of the property. Under this plan, developers had promised a menagerie of markers and mementos including a mural, historical signage, trail markers and a memorial. However, preservation activists objected to POAH’s plans to transform the existing street grid and found the developer’s plans to preserve only one 1943 home insufficient. “It’s very hard to preserve the history or memories that have no physical markers in the landscape,” said Sarah Shoenfeld, a Prologue DC historian. Shoenfeld filed the application on behalf of the BFTAA. “It would affirm the richness of the community that has developed there over the years.” Said Detrice Belt, BFTAA’s president, “A lot of activists came from Ste(Continued on pg. 29) E ast

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Does Public Housing Redevelopment Actually Help How to Prevent Public Housing Residents From Ending Up Worse Off

recently announced plan to redevelop 14 public housing developments in the District could be great news for tenants living in inhumane conditions — but the current plan could actually end up making things even worse for them. The outcome depends on many decisions that policymakers will make over how the redevelopment will be implemented, and whether the primary focus will be on people instead of bricks, mortar and money. Public housing developments provide affordable housing to thousands of DC residents struggling to make ends meet and pay rent. There is no question that the proposed sites need to be replaced. Following decades of under-investment in the nation’s public housing stock, many DC Housing Authority (DCHA) properties would be considered uninhabitable except for the fact that they have people living in them. The conditions are so unhealthy given insect infestations, mold, sewage leaks, and other conditions that they put residents’ lives at risk, according to several East of the River and Hill Rag articles. Yet, it’s no slam dunk that tearing down and rebuilding these sites will help all tenants and improve their quality of life. Across the nation, including DC, there is a long history of public housing developments that scatter intact communities to the wind, take forever to redevelop, fail to replace all the units, and result in only a fraction of residents coming back to the newly built sites. This risk is very real in the current plan. When analyzing 12 out of the 14 properties for which DCHA has shared data, DCHA’s proposal would result in 355 fewer units that are affordable to low-income households and would not replace all the affordable units with three or more bedrooms. The plan could involve partnerships with private developers who may use credit checks and other tools to keep some residents from coming back because tenants have fewer protections after certain types of conversions. 28

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Getting this right is important for the affected families and for all of us. Ensuring that DC continues to provide low-barrier housing to people living with low income is a matter of racial justice, disability justice and making sure that our seniors can age in place. It should be important to anyone who cares about maintaining economic and racial diversity in DC. A group of organizations, including the DC Fiscal Policy Institute, developed a set of guidelines that we think DCHA should follow to ensure that redeveloping public housing actually makes life better for residents living in public housing and who are at risk of displacement. This column draws on that letter.

Who lives in Public Housing?

DC’s public housing stock is a key source of stable, affordable housing for low-income households. Most households living in public housing are headed by a senior or person with disabilities, and nearly one-third have children. About two-thirds rely on Social Security or disability benefits for the main source of income, while 20 percent get their income primarily from wages, and 10 percent get most of their income from TANF or other cash assistance. The average income of households living in public housing is just $16,000 for a family of four.

Guarantee a Right to Return

Every public housing resident who moves during redevelopment of their home should have the absolute right to return. In the past, DCHA promises have not been kept, with tenants refused entry by new, private owners and managers who want to rent to the most “desirable” public housing residents. To make sure all tenants have the right to return to redeveloped properties, DCHA should use the same screening process that it normally uses for any other public housing unit. In particular, no one should be refused return due to a prior debt to

DCHA, a credit screen, a drug test, or a criminal record (other than those that result in automatic denial under federal law). This can best be accomplished by requiring that DCHA retains a controlling interest in all the redevelopments, rather than turning them over to private managers or owners.

One for One Replacement

Public housing is the last bastion of affordable housing in an increasingly gentrified city. The DCHA redevelopment plan should replace every unit of deeply affordable housing, including apartments for large families. Yet out of the gate, the DCHA plan fails this test. There are 2,067 public housing units in 12 properties for which DCHA has shared data, but the plan only accounts for rebuilding/rehabbing 1,712 affordable units. The loss of 355 units affordable to low-income households—making under 50 percent of the area median income, or $60,650 for a family of four—would be greatest for 5+ bedroom units and 3-bedroom units. This plan should not go forward unless DCHA can ensure, at a minimum, that it will replace all deeply affordable units, by unit size, and keep them deeply affordable in perpetuity.

Require New Housing Be Built First to Limit Community Displacement

Redevelopment means that families must be displaced temporarily. If this is not managed well, it will have traumatic effects on public housing residents and communities that are already financially vulnerable. Displacement can increase commute time to work or limit access to public transportation necessary to get to work, jeopardizing jobs. High school-aged children forced to relocate are more likely to drop out of school. Senior residents and individuals who secure housing in a different neighborhood may lose access to caretakers and if a re-

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development takes years and years, a supportive public housing community can be largely destroyed. The best way to avoid this is to commit to a “build first” approach. This means that whenever possible, new buildings will be built on site or nearby before anyone is asked to leave their home, allowing residents to stay in their community. If displacement is unavoidable in some cases, DCHA should limit the amount of time tenants may be away from their communities by delaying forced relocation until actual demolition is imminent.

DCHA Should Engage Tenants as Real Partners

Residents living in public housing know the problems in their communities, the solutions, and their own needs. They should play an active role in the redevelopment of their communities. There is a strong model for resident engagement in DC used when tenants exercise their rights through the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act. Through this process, residents, acting through a tenant association, express their needs, provide recommendations, and engage in decisionmaking with the understanding that time and money are limited. DCHA should give tenants, via any existing Resident Organization, the right to purchase their housing when redevelopment is proposed. Even if tenants are not able to buy, this would allow resident councils to become a development partner. Rather than simply being consulted, tenants would be active decision-makers on issues like minimizing displacement, more jobs going to community members, and shared-equity/ homeownership opportunities. Ed Lazere is the Executive Director of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (www.dcfpi.org). DCFPI promotes budget and policy solutions to reduce poverty and inequality in the District of Columbia and increase opportunities for residents to build a better future. ◆

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vens Road. Something needs to be left to commemorate these people.” The designation would honor former residents’ contributions to the civil rights movement and historic Barry Farm, a 375acre neighborhood built after the Civil War by the Freedmen’s Bureau for newly freed slaves. The Barry Farm property sits on a section of historic Barry Farm, yet both are distinctly different. POAH argues that preserving Barry Farm’s remaining structures and street grid would reduce the total affordable housing units delivered by the project. Developing within those constraints would make it difficult to build the infrastructure required by the project. “That landmark designation takes half the site and says we can’t [replace infrastructure],” said Brown. “It brings a certain amount of uncertainty into our desire to bring Barry Farm residents back.” Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White (D) offered encouragement for historic designation. At the HPRB hearing, White stated his support of Barry Farm “being a historic preservation state … but not in short of having new units.” White said he was “impressed” by POAH’s work and wanted to “make sure this project moves forward.”

What’s Next

HPRB requested that POAH and its partners meet with community stakeholders such as BFTAA, cultural historians and activists to revise the plan to account for future historic designation. If the parties can reach consensus, their agreement will be incorporated into any landmark designation for Barry Farm. Following the hearing, POAH stated that it is committed to creating “a more comprehensive preservation strategy” both “effectively and efficiently, so as not to delay the return of Barry Farm residents to their community.” The original plan slated construction for 1B in the second quarter of 2020. Other lots in Phase I, which include the larger family units, were planned to stagger move-ins between the fourth quarter of 2021 and the fourth quarter of 2022. HPRB will receive a status report for its next meeting on Dec. 5. For news on the Barry Farm redevelopment and project updates from POAH, visit www.barryfarmredevelopment.org. ◆

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Barry Farm Recreation Center Showcases Work from East of the River Artists

he mission of the DC Department of Government Services (DGS), according to the agency’s website, is “to build, maintain and sustain the District of Columbia’s real estate portfolio, which includes more than 191 million square feet of state-of-the-art facilities in Washington, DC.” The website says further, “This work allows the agency to foster economic viability, environmental stewardship and equity across all eight wards.” DC residents may not know that the agency spends approximately one percent of its building budget on public art. Murals, sculptures and other public art seen at DC-owned properties such as libraries, schools and parks derive funding from this source. Sandy Bellamy, a DGS project manager known as the Art Lady by her colleagues, manages this public art program. As Bellamy puts it, creating public art “conserves a legacy of work by local artists that exists beyond the gallery.” Bellamy’s philosophy of public art is both succinct and eloquent in its approach. As she understands it, while interior designers and architects approach their profession in a structured manner, artists, “being from the community, connect and understand their community and are able to create work in response.”

Art for Barry Farm

For the new Barry Farm Recreation Center building, which is a community focal point, Bellamy sought artists from east of the river. The city’s renovation of the center, originally the site of an outdoor swimming pool and playing fields, added an indoor aquatic center and gymnasium and multipurpose rooms and upgraded the playing fields. The facility has been operational since January 2015. After the city issued a request for proposals targeting artists from east of the river, a panel selected four finalists: Jay Coleman, Rik Freeman, Amber Robles-Gordon and Roderick Turner. All except for Coleman produced two30

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dimensional works for the center. Each brought their own response to the community center and a distinctive approach to interpreting the meaning of community. I began my research and interviews for this article three years ago, when the artists had been selected and were creating work now on permanent display. Why so long? Jay Coleman’s massive sculpture finally found its permanent home outside, in the courtyard, after several years of holdups related to finding a local foundry to cast the work, and other administrative hiccups like having a proper certificate of occupancy before installation.

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Anchored in concrete and resting prominently in the center of the courtyard, Jay Coleman’s “Communessity” depicts a “fist bump,” popularized by President Barack Obama during the 2008 presidential campaign. The cast bronze sculpture, located between the center’s building and the playing fields, measures 4 feet high, 6.5 feet long and 2.5 feet wide, and sits like a bullseye in a circular patterned patio. Coleman, an artist and a pedagogue, found inspiration in the African proverb “The youth can walk faster but the elders know the way.” Seeking to highlight intergenerational understanding, sympathy and cooperation, “Communessity” depicts two fists, one of a child and one of an adult, in motion, bumping, indicating a partnership between young and old. During my initial interview, Coleman provided another interpretation of his work, suggesting that the bumping represents the transition from youth to old age and humanity’s longevity.

Rik Freeman

Known for his recounting of history through painting, Rik Freeman created “Ode to Barry Farm,” an acrylic painting 16 feet wide and 7 feet tall. Placed at the entrance of the recreation center, it is visible from the street through the building’s glass front. Paying homage to Barry Farm’s history, Freeman begins with black Civil War

veterans and freedmen who purchased land in the area. They famously crossed the Anacostia at night and continued to labor after a full day’s work to build homes on their plots of land. In turn, their purchase of land helped fund Howard University. Anacostia’s most famous resident, Frederick Douglass, is seen writing. To his right, the circular image of a woman represents Florence Matthews, who was the first director of the Barry Farm Recreation Center. Below, a young man with an orange hat plays on plastic buckets, alluding to the Junkyard Band, which had roots in Barry Farm. The dancing figures represent Melvin Deal and the African Heritage Dancers and Drummers. Above, a man wears a Goodman League jersey, a summer basketball league at Barry Farm Recreation Center. Between the figures, Freeman depicts historic Dale’s Market, which once supplied groceries to the neighborhood. Scenes of present-day Anacostia include a young woman enjoying nature, a farmer’s market and a woman practicing yoga.

Amber Robles-Gordon

Amber Robles-Gordon’s mixed-media collage begins with a serpent. While the serpent may initially conjure maleficent interpretations, most notably biblical, it can also represent rebirth, transformation and even healing, as connoted by the caduceus, symbol of medicine and doctors. In this instance, the serpent, in a masculine form, serves as society’s structure, and intertwined found objects represent the feminine. The artist seeks balance between the feminine and the masculine, between boys and girls. Images of the Obamas and their girls, black Disney princesses, young men playing basketball and football logos strike a balance between the genders.

Roderick Turner

Roderick Turner created a 4-by-8-foot painting with acrylic on Dibond, an aluminum composite board. Like the piece by Robles-Gordon, it hangs in one of the recre-

Amber Robles-Gordon, detail. Photo: Phil Hutinet

Rik Freeman, “Ode to Barry Farm.” Image: Courtesy of the artist

LEFT: Roderick Turner. Photo: Phil Hutinet

ation center’s halls. The size of Turner’s work, coupled with the lack of a frame and the flatness of the Dibond, makes his painting appear more like a mural. Turner sought to create a painting that reflects the residents of the Barry Farm community. After spending time at the indoor pool, he drew studies of the people he encountered, what he witnessed and what he experienced. Knowing that children may find water intimidating, he painted scenes making water seem less frightening and more inviting. He wanted viewers to see people who mirrored them. Featured prominently in the foreground, three smiling children swim forward underwater. In the background, adults enjoy practicing water aerobics, adolescents gleefully play with a ball and a mother teaches her toddler to relax and float on his back. Turner hopes that the positive imagery will encourage residents to enjoy the aquatic facilities and set aside any apprehensions about encountering water.

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The works of Coleman, Freeman, Robles-Gordon and Turner, intended for permanent display, cement the fabric of the community through visual narration, with the recreation center serving as a permanent gallery. As Bellamy sees it, “public art informs our psyche” and, in so doing, offers the public a greater connection with their neighborhood. The Barry Farm Aquatic Center is located at 1230 Sumner Road SE. Current hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To learn more about classes, visit www.dpr.dc.gov. The center can also be reached by phone at 202-442-5420. Phil Hutinet is the publisher of East City Art, DC’s alternative art source. For more information visit www.eastcityart.com. u

Jay Coleman, “Communessity” in courtyard. Photo: Phil Hutinet

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The Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum Reopens with a New Director

by Phil Hutinet

Museum Director Melanie A. Adams. Photo: Michaele Barnes, Smithsonian

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fter seven months of construction, the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum reopened to the public on Sunday, Oct. 13. The 50-year-old institution boasts improvements inside and out. Its new director, Melanie A. Adams, has spent a quarter-century managing communitybased programs. Her arrival coincides with the museum’s new mission, now aimed at preserving “communities’ memories, struggles, and successes, [offering] a platform where diverse voices and cultures can be heard.” Adams brings years of communitycentered approaches to education and the museum experience. Her career includes working as a mayoral appointee in St. Louis, Missouri, focusing on racial inequality in education. From 2005 to 2016, Adams led the Missouri Historical Society, overseeing 700 community programs with over 100 community partners. More recently, in 2016, she served as deputy director for learning initiatives at the Minnesota Historical Society. There she developed initiatives designed to reach neighborhoods outside museum walls. Adams’ experience in building community-based programming dovetails with the museum’s historic mission as a neighborhood-centered learning institution. In addition, the museum’s new mission focuses on urban issues. Recent partnerships with other institutions, including DC Public Library, fit well with Adams’ previous experiences in the Midwest. Adams explains that she feels “particularly fortunate to have joined the museum at this time with our refreshed look

and expanded mission to illuminate and amplify the community’s collective power.” She looks forward to getting to know the visitors “both as director of the museum and perhaps even as a next-door neighbor, since I now live in the area.” The $4.5 million renovation yielded a number of new features, including native plant landscaping developed in conjunction with Smithsonian Gardens. In addition to providing a lush outdoor space, the plantings double as an outdoor exhibition complete with panels describing the history of the Anacostia watershed from its first inhabitants, the Nachotchtank, to present-day restoration efforts. The outdoor space also includes a demonstration vegetable garden, part of the museum’s new gardening initiative. Visitors driving to the museum will find other ameliorations such as a resurfaced parking lot. A walk inside reveals changes made to enhance visitor comfort such as improved seating, while two new murals by DC-based artists Jay Coleman and Adrienne Gaither adorn the walls. Also of note, the museum now includes a refreshment counter and an internet lobby. “We are thrilled to show off the changes we’ve made to make the facility more engaging to the community while supporting both our curatorial research and educational work in environmental stewardship,” Adams says. In anticipation of the construction, the museum partnered with DC Public Library to curate specialized exhibitions, “A Right to the City,” that focus on gentrification and resident activism in six DC neighborhoods. Of the six, four were selected for offshoot exhibitions at

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“A Right to the City: Adams Morgan,” a tabletop display for the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum’s satellite exhibit on view at the Mt. Pleasant Public Library. Photo: Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum

DC Public Library. Entitled “Offsite and in the City,” and housed in the neighborhood libraries of Adams Morgan, Anacostia, Brookland, and Shaw, the exhibitions remain on view at each library through April 20, 2020. At the reopened museum, a full version of “A Right to the City” is on view and features textual and visual enhancements including an historical map. In the Program Room Gallery, “Capturing the Anacostia” showcases photographs about the river and its use. In the Loggia Gallery, nine home-school students discuss their perspectives on gentrification in “GenZ Speaks: The Right to the City.” The Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum is located at 1901 Fort Place SE. For more information visit online at www.anacostia.si.edu or call 202633-4820. The museum is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except on Christmas. Phil Hutinet is the publisher of East City Art, DC’s alternative art source. For more information visit www.eastcityart.com. u

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Yes, it’s that time again! Time to hear master musician and bandleader and educator Bobby Felder’s Big Band on Nov. 29 at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Happy Birthday, Bean!

We honor our November birthday heroes, including Lou Donaldson, Don Cherry, Paul Desmond, Gato Barbieri, Ernestine Anderson, Teddy Wilson and the legendary Coleman Hawkins, known as “Hawk” or “Bean.” Considered the father of modern jazz saxophone playing, Hawkins, a Missouri native, had at least one memorable performance recorded in DC. It was the “Coleman Hawkins Roy Eldridge Quintet, Complete Live at the Bayou Club 1959,” a three-CD set, recorded at the old Bayou Club in Georgetown in January 1959 and released in 2008 by the Lone Hill label. The CD information sheet says, “As was usual with these one-nighters, only the main stars were called, and the rhythm section was completed with local musicians. The repertoire is a combination of jazz standards and compositions by Hawkins.” See www.amazon.com or www.allmusic.com for more on the recording.

East River Jazz Brings More “Bird” Events

East River Jazz brings us more “In the Spirit of Bird” events this month, with the Warren Wolf Ensemble and Craig Alston Quartet the featured performers. The Warren Wolf Ensemble plays the “In the Spirit of Bird#3” concert from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m., Nov. 21, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 5312 Connecticut Ave. NW. Appearing with vibraphonist Wolf will be Lawrence Huffles, bass, and Gavin Horning, guitar. Admission is $15 online, $20 on day of event. This performance is the third in a series in recognition of the 99th birthday of legendary saxophonist and innovator Charlie (also known as Yardbird or Bird) Parker Jr. The ensemble will perform compositions by Parker and original music to which he significantly applied his influence, according to East River Jazz. Saxophonist Alston’s group performs in the “Charlie Parker Tribute/Craig Alston Quartet’s in the Spirit of Bird #4” event at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 29, at the Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center, 847 North Howard St., Baltimore. Admission is $15 online, $20 on day of event. 34

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November Highlights:

Michael Bowie/“My Time with Abbey & Betty,” Nov. 11, Blues Alley; Nico Sarbanes, Nov. 11, Keystone Korner/Baltimore; Marcus Miller, Nov.11, The Birchmere; Helen Sung, Nov. 13, Blues Alley; Twins Jazz Orchestra, Nov. 14, Twins Jazz; Akua’s Blues Revolution, Nov. 14, Montpelier Arts Center; Arturo Sandoval, Nov. 14-17, Blues Alley; Elijah Balbed & Young Lions, Nov. 15, Westminster Presbyterian Church; Jeff Antoniuk & the Jazz Update, Nov. 15-16, Twins Jazz; Concerts for Young Audiences: The String Queens, Nov. 16, Kennedy Center; The Kojo Odu Roney Experience featuring Antoine Roney, Nov. 16, Kennedy Center; Brad Linde Team Players, Nov. 18; Bringing in the Future/Nasar Abadey/The Dorseys, Nov. 22, Westminster; Joe Vetter Quartet, Nov. 24, Twins Jazz; Carr-Keys Quintet, Nov. 25, Blues Alley; The String Queens, Nov. 26, Blues Alley; Russell Malone, Nov. 27, Blues Alley; Bobby Felder Big Band, Nov. 29, Westminster; Jazz Night at the Movies/Oscar Peterson, Nov. 29, Westminster; Janel Leppin’s Ensemble Volcanic Ash, Nov. 29-30, Local 16; John Lamkin “Favorites” Quintet, Nov. 29-30, Twins Jazz.

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For more information see www.eastriverjazz.net. Other top events of the month include vocalist Akua Allrich’s “Akua’s Blues Revolution,” Nov. 14 at Montpelier Arts Center, in which Allrich explores music and poetry as tools for message, revolution and love, highlighting Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters, Nina Simone, and rising stars the String Queens, performing Nov. 16 at the Kennedy Center and Nov. 26 at Blues Alley. The “Bringing in the Future” show on Nov. 22 at Westminster Presbyterian Church features the Dorseys, the young brother-sister players Ephraim, tenor sax, and Ebban, alto sax, who were mentored by master saxophonist and educator Carl Grubbs. They’ll be playing with Nasar Abadey, drums, James King, bass, and Janelle Gill, piano, with London Clark Meva’a on vocals.

In Review: Roberto Magris Sextet’s “Sun Stone”

Pianist Roberto Magris has another winner with his “Sun Stone” CD, a hauntingly bluesy and melodic excursion. The Italian Magris, now based in the US, has fashioned a remarkable career as an internationally acclaimed composer and pi-

Lou Donaldson 1; Phil Woods 2; Arturo Sandoval 6; Hubert Laws 10; Ernestine Anderson 11; Sam Jones 12; Hampton Hayes, Idris Muhammad 13; W.C. Handy 16; Don Cherry 18; Coleman Hawkins 21; Teddy Wilson 24; Paul Desmond, Nat Adderley 25; Randy Brecker 27; Gato Barbieri 28; Billy Strayhorn 29.

anist, known for classical ripples and runs along with bebop flourishes. “Sun Stone” players include Ira Sullivan, flute, alto sax and soprano sax, Shareef Clayton, trumpet, Mark Colby, tenor sax, Jamie Ousley, bass, and Rodolfo Zuniga, drums. Highlights, with most tunes by Magris, include the title tune “Sun Stone,” with Magris’ vintage melodic romps on piano and Clayton, Colby and Sullivan’s soaring horn riffs; “Planet of Love” with Sullivan’s sweet flute work; and “Malibllues,” a winding jam showing off all the players’ gifts. See www. jmoodrecords.com. Steve Monroe is a Washington, DC, writer who can be reached at steve@jazzavenues.com and followed at www.twitter.com/jazzavenues. u

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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. NEIGHBORHOOD

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FORT LINCOLN 3560 Fort Lincoln Dr NE

595,500 569,900 H Street Corridor 803 9th St NE 861,500 ANACOSTIA 1225 I St NE 800,000 1308 S St SE 680,000 5 1404 S St SE 555,000 3 HILL CREST 1942 Good Hope Rd SE 465,000 3 1719 Highwood Pl SE 775,000 2224 13th St SE 300,000 3 3344 Denver St SE 440,000 1622 Ridge Pl SE 280,000 2 1805 29th St SE 310,000 1213 Morris Rd SE 205,000 3

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KINGMAN PARK 1670 Kramer St NE 2013 Rosedale St NE 2041 Rosedale St NE

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LILY PONDS 328 36th St NE 308 34th St NE 220 34th St NE 3325 Ames St NE

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5539 B St SE 5426 Bass Pl SE 4653 A St SE 5142 H St SE

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1630 22nd St SE 1712 Frankford St SE 3451 24th St SE 2721 Knox Ter SE 1863 Tubman Rd SE

575,000 431,000 370,000 278,900 215,000

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DEANWOOD 119 Division Ave NE 480,000 5 RANDLE HEIGHTS

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BRENTWOOD IVY CITY 2300 14th St NE 685,000 4

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1607 Trinidad Ave NE 860,000 4 1230 Neal St NE 795,000 3 1305 Montello Ave NE 711,000 3 CAPITOL HILL EAST 1718 M St NE 600,000 3 125 15th St NE #3 625,000 1719 Lyman Pl NE 565,000 3 128 18th St SE #4 589,000 1504 Queen St NE 549,900 2 16 17th St NE #122 549,900 1264 16th St NE 492,000 3 1627 Massachusetts Ave SE #302 270,000 761 19th St NE 470,000 3 1629 L St NE #303 410,000 2 FAIRFAX VILLAGE 1104 Holbrook St NE #3 367,500 1 2113 Suitland Ter SE #A 145,000 3812 W St SE #302 106,000

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2016 37th St SE #202 2125 Suitland Ter SE #302

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Step Afrika!’s Holiday Show

Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show is at The Atlas on H Street NE from Dec. 12 to 22. Stomping feet and clap hands to energetic beats from Step Afrika! and special guest, DJ Frosty the Snowman. The show is suitable for ages 4, up. Tickets are $25 to $45. The Atlas, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org.

is empowering Washingtonians to shape and reshape their neighborhoods in extraordinary ways. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Place SE. anacostia.si.edu.

Frederick Douglas Oratorical Contest

Every year, the National Park Service hosts an oratorical contest in the auditorium at the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. All students in grades one to twelve are welcome to participate. The goal of the contest is for students to experience the same transformative power of language that Frederick Douglass experienced as a young man. The NPS welcomes students from across the country to apply. This year’s contest will be held on Dec. 6 and 7. Applications are due by Friday, Nov. 22, at 4 p.m. Read more at nps.gov/frdo/ learn/kidsyouth/oratorical-contest.

Reading Support Volunteers Needed for Southeast Elementary School Students Working professionals, retirees, and high school students are needed to volunteer one hour per week to provide reading support for Moten Elementary School students located in Southeast. Your support will help our students increase their grades on next year’s common core exams. Please visit communityscholar.org or contact friends@communityscholar.org for more information.

Family Art Workshop

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Donate Children’s Books

Donations of new and gently used children’s books can be dropped off until Dec. 1 during business hours at the Atlas Performing Art’s Center lobby, 1333 H St. NE or at the Mosaic Theater subscriptions table during performances of Theory. Books will be donated to local elementary schools after being used on the set of Eureka Day. For more questions, contact drew@ mosaictheater.org.

Explorations at Bellevue Library

5 and caregivers can participate in play and exploration to develop pre-literacy skills. This program employs music and dance, sensory-based sessions. Bellevue Library is at 115 Atlantic St. SW. dclibrary.org/Bellevue.

Mr. Gumdrop

One snowy winter morning, Mr. Gumdrop prepares for his annual holiday party! When an unexpected and curious mouse appears, Mr. Gumdrop’s routine is thrown for a loop. Can these two wildly different characters work together to get the holiday preparations done in time? This nonverbal, imaginative production captures the magic of making new friends and sharing ideas to accomplish big goals. $15. Best for ages 2 to 5. All patrons age one and above must have a ticket. On stage at the Atlas, Dec. 27 to 31. atlasarts.org.

Trains at the National Christmas Tree

The National Christmas Tree will be lit every day from approximately 4:30 p.m. to midnight as part of the America Celebrates display at the White House. This display is free to visit and will be open to the public. The National Park Service planted a new National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse on Oct. 26. The 30-foot Colorado blue spruce is from Lebanon County, Pa. Visit the tree, surrounding model trains and deco-

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Season’s Greenings at the Botanic Garden

Season’s Greenings opens on Thanksgiving Day and remains open every day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Jan. 5, 2020. Remember that the best things in life are free: the fragrance of a freshly cut fir tree, the magic of holiday lights and sumptuous decorations and the delight of a child discovering the make-believe world of model trains. This year’s Season’s Greenings explores botanic gardens from Hawaii to Maine. Free. 100 Maryland Ave. SW. usbg.gov. Photo: Alice Rose

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Thanksgiving Day Little Turkey Fun Run

Join So Others Might Eat in supporting DC’s hungry and homeless by participating in the Thanksgiving Day Trot for Hunger at Freedom Plaza. Proceeds benefit thousands of homeless families and single adults by providing much-needed food, clothing and healthcare. The only turkey trot in the District, the Trot for Hunger is a tradition for thousands and a meaningful way to remember people in need on Thanksgiving Day. The kids one-mile fun run is at 8:30 a.m. Registration is $15 in advance and day-of. Parents may accompany their children on the run. Read more and register at soome.convio.net.

rations any time throughout the season. thenationaltree.org.

Baby Beats with Max and Root

On Nov. 15 and 16, 10 and 11:30 a.m., at the Atlas, two Beat Boxing Dads make music and songs the whole family can enjoy. Best for ages zero to 8. $15. The Atlas is at 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org.

Discovery Theater

On Nov. 21, 22, 25 and 26, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m., enjoy Grandma’s Thanksgiving Visit at the Discovery Theater, Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW, on the National Mall. Back by popular demand! Grandma has arrived for the holiday and that can only mean making puppets, cooking together, washing the car and learning lots of fun new things. For ages 3 to 6. Tickets are $6 per child, $3 for under two and $8 for adults. discoverytheater.org.

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Shake Up Your Saturday

Shake Up Your Saturday is a free program that takes place on the first Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. for ages 4 to 7 and 11 a.m. for ages 7 to 11. Designed by the Folger Shakespeare Library, Education Division, these programs are led by an experienced team of educators, docents and teaching artists. Family members of all ages are welcome to join the fun. The remaining fall pro-

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Native American Fun Day

On Nov. 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the National Museum of the American Indian celebrates Native culture through interactive dancing, games, storytelling, hands-on activities and make-and-takes. The program features the Dineh Tah Navajo Dancers throughout the day. americanindian.si.edu.

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Family Messiah

On Dec. 7, noon to 1:30 PM, join Washington National Cathedral for Handel’s beloved “Messiah,” and experience this Christmas classic in a space as Handel would have intended. The Cathedral’s soaring architecture and Gothic splendor offers a space unlike any other in Washington to experience Handel’s masterpiece. This is an abbreviated performance of “Messiah” highlights, perfect for busy families with young children. Tickets are $25 to $95; $15 for students. cathedral.org.

Three Cheers for Hippo

Three Cheers for Hippo by John Stalder will be read during story time at the National Air and Space Museum in the Space Race area on Nov. 9, 14, 15 and 16 at 11 a.m.; and Nov. 9 and 16, also at 1:30 p.m. Museum staff read stories about famous aviators, hot-air balloon flights, trips to Mars, characters visible in the night sky or creatures that have their own wings. Free. Each session includes one story and a hands-on activity. airandspace.si.edu.

The Magic Flute

On Nov. 23. 1:30 p.m., see how opera comes to life at the Kennedy Center. In this introduction to opera designed for children and families, audience members will experience excerpts from The Magic Flute along with insight into behind-the-scene aspects. A whimsical production designed by children’s author/ illustrator Maurice Sendak sets a playful landscape for this enchanting fairy 40

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tale. Join handsome prince Tamino and his silly sidekick Papageno as they set out on a fantastic journey to rescue the kidnapped Pamina in this special opera exploration. Starting one hour before the performance, hands-on activities let children get up close with the instruments they’ll see played on the stage. This is a sensory-friendly performance. Sensory-friendly performances are designed to create a performing arts experience that is welcoming to all families, including those with children with autism or other sensory sensitivities. Best for ages 5, up. $15 to $50. Run time, one hour. kennedy-center.org.

Tours The Women’s Art Museum

Kids rule and art is cool! Young Learner Tours, exclusively for children ages 3 to 6 and their guardians, are designed to get little bodies moving, minds thinking, hands making and mouths talking about works of art. Young Learners Tours are on Dec. 14, 10 to 11 a.m.; and Feb. 15, 10 to 11 a.m. One adult per three young learners is required. Free. Reservations required at nmwa.org. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Leap through the wardrobe and into a winter wonderland in this dance-based adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s treasured novel from the Chronicles of Narnia. A remount of Imagination Stage’s Helen Hayes awardwinning 2012 production, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe tells the story of four siblings who journey from war-torn England to a magical land frozen in eternal winter, where the powerful lion Aslan

leads them on a journey to discover their destiny. Music, modern dance and breathtaking puppetry tell a story of love, sacrifice and redemption. For ages 5, up. Plays Nov. 23 to Jan. 25, at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD. imaginationstage.org.

Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Don’t let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! Starring an innovative mix of actors, puppets, songs and feathers, this world premiere Kennedy Center commission features a script by Mo Willems, creator of the best-selling “Pigeon” picture books, along with Muppet Babies executive producer Mr. Warburton, plus music by Deborah Wicks La Puma. For ages 5, up. Plays in the Kennedy Center Family Theater, Nov. 23 to Jan. 5. $20. kennedy-center.org.

The Velveteen Rabbit

Margery Williams’s classic toy story gets a vibrant retelling in this new adaptation. When the Child gets the Rabbit for Christmas, she is at first disappointed in her gift. But as the two quest and adventure through her storybooks, both Rabbit and Child grow and care for each other. And they discover that love is the greatest force in the Universe and can make impossible

things Real. On stage at Adventure Theatre at Glen Echo, Nov. 15 to Jan. 1. All ages. Tickets are $19.50 and can be purchased online at adventuretheatre-mtc.org or by calling 301-634-2270. Here’s the remaining lineup: The Snowy Day and Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats, Feb. 14 to March 29, 2020; Lyle the Crocodile, April 24 to May 31, 2020.

The Nutcracker

A Washington tradition for 30 years, The Nutcracker is the story of Clara-Marie’s favorite toy and their adventure together in the land of the Sugarplum Fairy. Music from Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet blends with marionettes and costume characters to create this unique production. $12. On stage at Glen Echo, Nov. 29 to Dec. 29. Recommended for ages 5, up. thepuppetco.org.

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On Nov. 10, 3 to 5 p.m., the Folklore Society of Greater Washington hosts an family afternoon dance. All ages are welcome. Admission is $5 for age 4, older. Glen Echo Park is at 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD. 301-634-2222. glenechopark.org. Have an item for the Notebook? Email the information to bulletinboard@hillrag.com. u

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93. Used Google maps 96. Catch 98. Huckleberry ___ 99. “I swear!” 100. Precedent setter 103. “Leave me alone!” 105. It’s rarely played 109. Spy org. 110. Pet protection org. 112. Former rulers 116. A Hebrides island 117. Monetary gain 119. Ghostly 121. ___ Chang (“Harry Potter” character) 122. Where the adventurous drive 124. Tell the driver where to go 129. Italian town where Napoleon defeated the Austrians 130. Receding 131. Swimming 132. Blots out 133. Cone-shaped abode 134. Diamond corners

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1. Latin dance 2. Morning wake-up call 3. Copy 4. Tic-tac-toe loser 5. Phone trio 6. Tarzan 7. Not as many 8. Pooh pal 9. Drop the ball 10. Material for jockeys 11. Gave it a shot 12. Climber’s goal 13. Trailing plant 14. Bristle-like 15. Spring flowers 16. High wave 17. Astringent fruits

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character 48. Readying an apple for pie 49. Roman poet of the “The Art of Love” 50. English marshes 51. Off-pitch 53. Teed off 54. Crew member 55. Eastern path 56. Ballad’s end? 63. Colorful bird 66. Smartened (up) 69. Warship 71. Patterned elements 72. Excellent 73. Black, to Blake 74. Low islands 76. Trickster

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