East of the River Magazine November 2017 by Capital Community News

NOVEMBER 2017

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The Bulletin Board

The Numbers by Ed Lazere

What’s Going on With Reservation 13? by Elizabeth O’Gorek

Medical Marijuana Programs: How Does DC Rank? by Chloe Detrick

Uber Comes to Ward 7 by Cuneyt Dil

Mayor Reopens DOES Job Center on Minnesota Avenue NE by Elizabeth O’Gorek

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Eastside Arts by Phil Hutinet

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44 The Classiﬁed

A Divinely Petulant God Descends

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The Garden Spot by Derek Thomas

HOMES & GARDENS

DC’s List of Recyclable Items Expands, but Plastic Bags are Out! by Catherine Plume

Changing Hands compiled by Don Denton

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Notebook by Kathleen Donner

ON THE COVER: Mayor Muriel Bowser and Director of Department of Employment Services (DOES) Odie Donald II cut the ribbon at the new American Job Center Headquarters (AJC HQ) at 4058 Minnesota Ave. NE on Wednesday, Oct. 18. See story on pg. 30

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HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE ATTHE WHARF The DC Holiday Boat Parade comes to The Wharf on Saturday, evening Dec. 2. The land festivities begin at 6 p.m.; boats leave Hains Point at 7 p.m.; sail into Washington Channel at 7:30 p.m. and dock at The Wharf, 101 District Square SW. Fireworks begin at 8 p.m. Throughout the evening, there will be live holiday music, photos with Santa, gingerbread cookie decorating, miniature parade boats crafting, a Christmas tree lighting, roaring s’mores bonfire and hot chocolate. All free. wharfdc.com. Fireworks at The Wharf last month. Photo: Andrew Lightman

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SEASON’S GREENINGS AT THE BOTANIC GARDEN From Thanksgiving Day to Jan. 1, 2018, daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., take a trip across America as the US Botanic Garden’s annual holiday show Season’s Greenings showcases Roadside Attractions. In their model train show, trains will chug around, below and above plant-based recreations of iconic sights from across the United States. Explore classic attractions like Texas’ Cadillac Ranch, Colorado’s hot-dog-shaped Coney Island Hot Dog Stand, South Dakota’s Corn Palace, New Jersey’s Lucy the Elephant, and many more. This year’s show also includes an inspired botanical version of the National Museum of African American History and Culture along with other iconic Washington, DC landmarks. The US Botanic Garden is at 100 Maryland Ave. SW. usbg.gov. Photo: Courtesy of the US Botanic Garden

THANKSGIVING DAY TROT FOR HUNGER S.O.M.E.’s 16th Thanksgiving Day Trot for Hunger is on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 23, at Freedom Plaza at the corner of 13th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. The Little Turkey Fun Run is at 8:30 a.m.; the timed 5k is 9 a.m.; and the untimed 5k is at 9:15 a.m. some.org. Last year, over 8,000 people participated in So Others Might Eat’s (S.O.M.E.) Thanksgiving Day Trot for Hunger 5k. Photo: Courtesy of S.O.M.E.

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4 REMEMBERING VIETNAM AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES The National Archives opens a new exhibition, Remembering Vietnam: Twelve Critical Episodes in the Vietnam War on Nov. 10. The exhibit examines 12 critical episodes in the Vietnam War to provide a framework for understanding the decisions that led to war, events and consequences of the war, and its legacy. This 3,000-squarefoot exhibit uses more than 80 original records from the National Archives, including newly declassified documents, to critically reexamine major events and turning points in the war and address three critical questions about the Vietnam War: Why did the United States get involved? Why did the war last so long? Why was it so controversial? Remembering Vietnam will be on display in the Lawrence F. O’Brien Gallery of the National Archives Museum through Jan. 6, 2019. archives.gov.

THE IN SERIES’ JACQUES BREL: SONGS FROM HIS WORLD Jacques Brel: Songs from his World is cabaret of songs by the Belgian master of modern “chanson.” Known for his devastatingly personal, heart-wrenching lyrics, but also for his scathingly sarcastic depiction of society, Jacques Brel and his songs swept the pop music world of the 50s and 60s. In French and English, starring Byron Jones. Jacques Brel is at the Source Theatre, 1835 14th St. NW, from Nov. 4 through 19. Tickets, $20 to 43, are available at inseries.org/jacques-brel. Photo: Courtesy of The In Series

President Johnson and Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara at a cabinet meeting, February 7, 1968. In the wake of the Tet Offensive, the Johnson administration began to question its strategy in Vietnam. Photo: Courtesy of the National Archives, Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum

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Nov. 25 and 26; 1 PM and 5:30 PM at THEARC Theater. Set in Georgetown and replete with swirling snowflakes, cherry blossoms and historical characters including George Washington as the heroic nutcracker, The Washington Ballet’s The Nutcracker has become a tradition for generations of family and friends to celebrate the holidays. $30 to $59. $15 discount for Ward 7 and 8 residents. thearcdc.org.

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THANKSGIVING Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. Visit pickyourownchristmastree.org for farms and directions. Then follow prompts.

kling lights, attend special keeper talks, and enjoy live entertainment. Free. National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. nationalzoo.si.edu.

National Harbor Tree Lighting. Nov. 12, 2 to 7 PM. Music, games, fireworks and a visit from Santa. Free. National Harbor, MD. visitprincegeorgescounty.com.

City of Alexandria Tree Lighting Ceremony. Nov. 24, 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.

Lights on the Bay at Sandy Point State Park. Nov. 18 to Jan. 1, 5 PM to 10 PM. $15 per car. The event features more than 60 animated and stationary displays including traditional Maryland-themed favorites, holiday and children’s displays. Enjoy from your car. Sandy Point State Park, 1100 East College Pkwy., Annapolis, MD. visitannapolis.org. Gaylord National’s Christmas on the Potomac. Nov. 18 to Jan. 1, 2018. Experience Christmas On the Potomac, a magical wonderland with lavish décor, twinkling holiday lights and indoor snowfall. ICE! returns with a new theme, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, plus enjoy Gingerbread Decorating, Build-A-Bear Workshop, a new ice skating experience and an all new live entertainment show “JOY A Holiday Spectacular.” 201 Waterfront St., National Harbor, MD Season’s Greenings at the Botanic Garden. Nov. 23 to Jan. 1, 2018, daily, 10 AM to 5 PM. Remember the fragrance of a freshly cut fir tree, the magic of holiday lights or sumptuous decorations and the delight of a child discovering the make-believe world of model trains. Free. 100 Maryland Ave. SW. usbg.gov. Zoolights. Nov. 24 to Jan. 1, 5 to 9 PM, nightly, except Dec. 24, 25 and 31. Meander through the Zoo when it is covered with thousands of spar-

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Mount Vernon by Candlelight. Nov. 24 and 25 and Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9 and 17; 5 to 8 PM. Join the estate for a candlelit character-guided tour and learn more about holiday traditions in 18th-century Virginia. Timed tickets are $24 for adults and $16 for children 11, under. George Washington’s Estate & Gardens, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria, VA. mountvernon.org. Christmas at Mount Vernon. Nov. 24 to Jan. 6, 9 AM to 4 PM. Holiday visitors will enjoy themed decorations, chocolate-making demonstrations, and 18th century dancing. George Washington’s Estate & Gardens, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. $20, adult; $10, child (6 to 11); 5 and under, free. George Washington’s Estate & Gardens, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria, VA. mountvernon.org. Downtown Holiday Market. Nov. 24 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, pottery, photography, clothing, tasty treats and hot beverages. Market at F Street NW, between Seventh and Ninth Streets. downtownholidaymarket.com.

Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market. Dec. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, and 10. Market features handcrafted work from local artists; handmade ornaments to benefit Del Ray Artisans. A Bake Sale benefits Alexandria Tutoring Consortium. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA. TheDelRayArtisans.org. National Museum of the American Indian Native Art Market. Dec. 2 and 3, 10 AM to 5:30 PM. More than 35 Native artists from North and South America will participate in this annual weekend market featuring a wide selection of items for purchase including handmade jewelry, beadwork, pottery, prints and sculpture. Free. Fourth St. and Independence Ave. SW. nmai.si.edu. National (White House) Christmas Tree Lighting. Nov. 30. This beloved American tradition is celebrating its 95th year. Visit the tree any time after about 8 PM on Nov. 30 and evenings throughout the Christmas season. thenationaltree.org. BrewLights at ZooLights. Nov. 30, 5 to 9 PM. Friends of the National Zoo’s hoppiest holiday event, BrewLights, a ticketed microbrew and craft beer event, will take place during ZooLights, powered by Pepco. $55. nationalzoo.si.edu. Festival of Lights at the Mormon Temple. Nov. 30 to Dec. 31, 5 to 11 PM. A different performing

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Live Entertainment at White House Christmas Tree. Beginning Dec. 6, except Dec. 11, 5 to 8 PM, Tuesdays through Fridays; 1 to 8 PM, weekdays. Musical entertainment features performances by choirs, bands and dancers. thenationaltree.org. Caroling in the Rotunda at the National Gallery of Art. Dec. 9 and 10, 1:30 and 2:30 PM. nga.gov.

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Nov. 16 to Dec. 31. 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. 202-347-4833. fords.org. Ford’s Theatre Society presents its 35th-annual production of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol,” Nov. 17 to Dec. 31. This production is adapted by Michael Wilson, directed by Michael Baron and features Craig Wallace as Ebenezer Scrooge.

iday season than to experience Handel’s Messiah in the unique setting of Washington National Cathedral. $25 to $95. cathedral.org.

artist or group is showcased each night, including bell ensembles, choirs and orchestras. Each performance is presented at least twice nightly. Concert tickets are handed out at the Visitors’ Center 60 minutes before each performance. 9900 Stoneybrook Dr., Kensington, MD. dctemplelights.lds.org. “A Christmas Carol” at The Little Theatre of Alexandria. Dec. 1 to 16. The family-favorite classic by Charles Dickens equipped with special effects, Victorian carols and Tiny Tim returns to the Little Theatre of Alexandria. $17. The Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St., Alexandria, VA. 703-683-0496. thelittletheatre.com. Christmas Concert for Charity at the National Shrine. Dec. 1, 7:30 PM, but arrive earlier. The annual Christmas Concert features 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. US Army Band American Holiday Festival. Dec. 1, 8 PM; Dec. 2, 3 and 8 PM; and Dec. 3, 3 PM. Visit usarmyband.com to order free tickets via Eventbrite. All seating is general admission. Patrons with tickets are seated on a first-come, firstserved basis one hour prior to show time. No tickets required 15 minutes prior to start time. DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D St. NW. usarmyband.com. Scottish Christmas Walk Parade and Concert. Dec. 1, parade, 11 AM; massed band concert, 1 PM at Market Square. The parade begins at St. Asaph and Wolfe Streets and concludes at Market Square. Alexandria, VA. campagnacenter.org/scottishwalkweekend. Christkindlmarkt at Heurich House Museum. Dec. 1, 4 to 9 PM; Dec. 2 and 3, 11 AM to 5 PM. The museum honors the Heurich family’s German heritage by recreating a traditional German public Christmas market in its garden. $10 for adults; $2 for children ages 2 to 12. Heurich House Museum, 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW. heurichchristmas.org. Messiah-G.F. Handel at the National Cathedral. Dec. 1, 7:30 PM; Dec. 2 and 3, 4 PM. There is no better way to start the Hol-

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National Museum of the American Indian Native Art Market. Dec. 2 and 3, 10 AM to 5:30 PM. More than 35 Native artists from North and South America will participate in this annual weekend market featuring a wide selection of items for purchase including handmade jewelry, beadwork, pottery, prints and sculpture. Free. Fourth Street and Independence Avenue SW. nmai.si.edu. Holidays through History. Dec. 2, 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Anderson House, Dumbarton House, and Woodrow Wilson House celebrate the holidays through history. Tour the three festively decorated historic houses and sample historic cocktails unique to each site. $15 per person in advance. societyofthecincinnati.org.

National Harbor Elf Run 5k. Dec. 9. Run with The Elves! Join Santa and the Reindeer on a 5k trot at National Harbor. Registration includes entry into the race, Souvenir Elf Hat, snacks and drinks at the Christmas Village. visitprincegeorgescounty.com. The Christmas Revels. Dec. 9 to 17. A French-Canadian celebration of the winter solstice. Lisner Auditorium at GW University. revelsdc.org. Gay Men’s Chorus The Holiday Show. Dec. 9, 16 and 17. Their holiday extravaganza returns with fabulous treats and festive holiday favorites. Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. gmcw.org. US Air Force Band Spirit of the Season. Dec. 9, 3 and 8 PM; Dec. 10, 3 PM. Enjoy classic and modern holiday music and a surprise visit from the North Pole. Free tickets available at usafband.af.mil. DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D St. NW. usafband.af.mil. Holiday Cheers: A Night of Live Music, Champagne & Fun for Grown-Ups at the Atlas. Dec. 9, 8:30 PM. Warm up the holidays by joining us for an elegant yet lively night of cherished holiday music performed by Capital City Symphony and Congressional Chorus. The ticket includes concert admission, two champagne vouchers, and treats. atlasarts.org. Capital City Symphony Annual Community Carol Sing Concert. Dec. 10, 4:30 PM and 7 PM. Capital City Symphony, Congressional Chorus and American Youth Chorus perform a variety of holiday favorites in this perennially loved performance that is fun for the entire family. There will be complimentary cookies and good cheer in the lobby. $12 to $20. Atlas Performing Arts Center. capitalcitysymphony.org. Thomas Circle Singers “The Wonder of Christmas”. Dec. 10, 4 PM. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 4900 Connecticut Ave. NW. thomascirclesingers.org.

Wolf Trap Holiday Sing-A-Long. Dec. 2, 4 PM. “The President’s Own” US Marine Band, members of local choirs and vocal groups perform. Free. wolftrap.org. Bethesda’s Winter Wonderland. Dec. 2, 1 to 4 PM. The celebration features holiday performances, a live ice sculpting presentation and a visit from Santa Claus in Veterans Park, located at the corner of Norfolk and Woodmont Avenues. bethesda.org. Holiday Follies at Signature. Dec. 5 to 16. Come out of the cold, grab a hot toddy from Ali’s Bar. Slip in for a fun evening of favorite seasonal tunes blended with humor and a generous helping of holiday cheer. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA. sigtheatre.org. Daughters of the American Revolution Christmas Open House. Dec. 6, 5:30 to 8 PM. Live holiday music, tour 31 period rooms, cider, hot chocolate and cookies, Santa. DAR Headquarters, 17th and D Streets NW. dar.org. US Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting. Dec. 6, 5 PM. The 2017 tree is from the Kootenai National Forest, Montana. It is scheduled to arrive at the Capitol on Nov. 27. capitolchristmastree.org. The In Series: An Operetta Holiday. Dec. 6 to 10. Enticed by songs from The Merry Widow, The Vagabond King and more in a glamorous world of romance, where even broken hearts beat in waltz time. GALA Hispanic Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW. inseries.org.

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Morgan State University Choir Annual Christmas Concert. Dec. 10, 4 PM. $10 to $25. Murphy Fine Arts Center, 2201 Argonne Dr., Baltimore, MD. msuchoir.org. Annapolis Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade. Dec. 10, 6 to 8 PM. Magic happens on the water of the Annapolis Harbor as boats suddenly appear out of the winter night illuminated with thousands of colored lights and crewed by jolly revelers. visitannapolis.org. SING! An Irish Christmas at the Kennedy Center. Dec. 13, 8 PM. Keith and Kristyn Getty bring their touring Irish Christmas show back to the Kennedy Center in a program built around their Christmas church music catalog. kennedy-center.org.

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD The Washington Ballet @ THEARC. Through May 25, 2018. Mondays, 7:15 to 8:30 PM, Adult Vinyasa Yoga; Tuesdays, noon to 1:15 PM, Adult Ballet; Wednesdays, noon to 1 PM, Adult Barre; Thursdays, 10:15 to 11:30 AM, Adult Modern; Thursdays, 7:15 to 8:15 PM, Adult Pilates; Saturdays, 8:30 to 9:30 AM, Adult Zumba. Single classes are $12. A discount of $6 is granted to adults from the zip codes 20020 and 20032. A valid ID is required to receive the discount. Class cards good for 12 classes are $100/$60 for Wards 7 and 8 residents. THEARC is at 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. thearcdc.org. Theatre Prometheus Presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soldier Poetâ&#x20AC;?. Through Dec. 21. In the falling city of Aleppo, two American Army Rangers rescue an injured Syrian woman about to give birth. At a nearby hospital, a neonatal nurse with an

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Public ice skating 1 to 3 PM on Nov. 11, 18, 25 and Dec. 2, and 9; noon to 2 PM on Nov. 13, 17, 24 and Dec. 1, 8 and 5; 2:30 to 4:30 PM on Nov. 12, 19, 26 and Dec. 3 and 10; 5:30 to 7:30 PM on Nov. 21; 3:30 to 5:30 PM. $5 for adults; $4, 12 and under and seniors 60 and over; $3 for skate rental. Fort Dupont Ice Arena is at 3779 Ely Pl. SE. fdia.org.

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unwavering sense of duty struggles to save the lives of infants as her hospital is bombed. $20. Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE. anacostiaartscenter.com. Your Community, Your Story at the ACM. Through Jan. 6, 2019. For fifty years, the Anacostia Community Museum has pushed the boundaries of what “museum” means. Conversations with neighbors have shaped exhibitions and programs. Collections preserve the stories of everyday people. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu. Holiday Starkillers Strike Back. Dec. 8 to Jan. 20. Opening reception is Dec. 8, 6 to 8 PM. Gallery hours are Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10 AM to 7 PM. Gaming tournament is Dec. 9, 11 AM to 4 PM. Holiday Starkillers Strike Back exhibit celebrates the cultural phenomena of George Lucas’ space saga. Featuring works by Andrew Wodzianski, Scott G. Brooks, Greg Ferrand, Chris Bishop, Jared Davis, J.D. Deardourff, and Steve Strawn. Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE. anacostiaartscenter.com. Holiday Starkillers Strike Back X-Wing Tournament. Dec. 9, 10 AM to 4 PM. Washington DC’s Casually Serious X-Wing Tournament is back! Get ready to celebrate another Star Wars Trilogy movie. This year’s The Last Jedi. Play with plastic spaceships on table tops under the watchful eye of Star Warsinspired artwork at the Anacostia Arts Center. Free admission. Several local area artists will have pieces of Star Wars-inspired art up for display and sale. Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE. anacostiaartscenter.com.

MUSIC AROUND TOWN Music at The Anthem. Nov. 11, Tegab and Sara-10th Anniversary Acoustic Tour; Nov. 14, Bob Dylan & His Band; Nov. 15, NSO at The Anthem; Nov. 18, Erykah Badu; Nov. 19, Ozuna “Odisea Society Tour”; Nov. 24 and 25, Odesza; Nov. 27, St. Vincent; Nov. 29, Dr. 101’s Office Party; Nov. 30, Morrissey; Dec. 1, Bon Iver; Dec. 2, Dark Star Orchestra. The Anthem, 901 Wharf St. SW. theanthemdc.com.

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Music at Rock and Roll Hotel. Nov. 11, Sannhet; Nov. 12, David Bazan; Nov. 13, Alex Clare-Tail of Lions Tour; Nov. 14, Poppy; Nov. 15, Hot Snakes; Nov. 16, The Frights; Nov. 17, Felly; Nov. 18, The Black Heart Procession; Nov. 21, Modern English; Nov, 29, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah “Some Loud Thunder: 10th Anniversary Tour; Dec. 1, Do Make Say Think; Dec. 2, Jacob Banks; Dec. 6, Jay Brannan; Dec. 8, Foreign Air & Shaed; Dec. 9, The World Is A Beautiful place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. 202388-7625. rockandrollhoteldc.com. Music at Pearl Street Warehouse. Nov. 11, Dead Winter Carpenters; Nov. 12, Chris Knight; Nov. 15, Cory Branan w/Jared Hart; Nov. 16, Roomful of Blues; Nov. 17, Jimmy Thackery; Nov. 18, Dom Flemons Duo; Nov. 22, Chuck Brown Band; Nov. 24, Brother Joscephus and The Love Revolution, Nov. 29 Jolie Holland & Samantha Parton (of The Be Good Tanyas) w/Letitia VanSant; Dec. 2 and 3, Pat-

terson Hood. Pearl Street Warehouse, 33 Pearl St. SW. pearlstreetwarehouse.com. Music at the Atlas. Nov. 11, 7 PM. Free Café Concert: Capital City Symphony at the Atlas; Nov. 18, 8 PM, Cecily Salutes DC; Nov. 19, 5 PM, Capital City Symphony-Lyrical Strings. The Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org. Music at Black Cat. Nov. 11, Lee Ranaldo; Nov. 13, Foul Swoops; Nov. 14, Luna; Nov. 16, The Drums; Nov. 17, the Story So Far and Eat Your Heart Out Burlesque Revue; Nov. 18, Take Me Out: 2000s Indie Dance Party; Nov. 19, Eyelids; Nov. 21, Branch Manager; Nov. 28, Beach Slang; Nov. 29, Dot Dash; Dec. 1, Pokey LaFarge; Dec. 4, Cindy Wilson; Dec. 8, The Interrupters SWMRS and Bearlesque. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. blackcatdc.com. Music at U Street Music Hall. Nov. 11, Sahbabii (new date) and MK; Nov. 12, The Shadowboxers; Nov. 13, Cousin Stizz; Nov. 15, Bully; Nov. 16, Kelela and Ekali; Nov. 17, XXYYXX; Nov. 18, Arkells and Pleasurekraft; Nov. 19, Hot Chip; Nov. 20, Sheppard; Nov. 21, Moonchild; Nov. 22, Anjunadeep North American Tour; Nov. 24, Brodinski; Nov. 25, Blockhead and Werk Ethic; Nov. 28, Maximo Park; Dec. 1, Stop Light Observations and Ofenbach; Dec. 2, Allan Rayman and Matt Lange; Dec. 7, Busty and the Bass; Dec. 8, Roni Size. U Street Music Hall, 1115 U St. NW. ustreetmusichall.com. Music at 9:30 Club. Nov. 11, The Lone Bellow; Nov. 12, Mipso The Brothers Comatose The Lil Smokies; Nov. 13, Hippo Campus; Nov. 14, Silversun Pickups; Nov. 15 and 16, The Revivalists; Nov. 17, Yonder Mountain String Band; Nov. 18, Bleachers; Nov. 19, Angus & Julia Stone; Nov. 21, Strike Anywhere & City of Caterpillar; Nov. 24, The Pietasters; Nov. 25, Keller Williams’ Thanksforgrassgiving; Nov. 28, Squeeze; Nov. 29, Cut Copy; Nov. 30, Deer Tick; Dec. 1, Priests; Dec. 2, NPR Music’s 10th Anniversary Concert and Party; Dec. 3, Reverend Horton Heat; Dec. 4, Jungle; Dec. 6, Hadag Nahash; Dec. 7, Matt Bellassai; Dec. 8, Wolf Alice; Dec. 9, Gary Numan. 815 V St. NW. 930.com. Music at Hill Country. Nov. 11, Sleepy LaBeef; Nov. 16, Jamie McLean Band; Nov. 17, Folk Soul Revival; Nov. 18, The Woodshedders; Nov. 25, Jonny Grave & the Tombstones; Nov. 30, Mary Battiata & Little Pink - Album Release Show; Dec. 1, Rock-A-Sonics; Nov. 9, The Currys. Hill Country Live, 410 Seventh St. NW. hillcountry.com/dc. Music at The Howard. Nov. 12, Musiq Soulchild; Nov. 17, White Ford Bronco; Nov. 18, American Football; Nov. 19, Mago de Oz; Nov. 24, Stokley of Mint Condition; Nov. 25, Pretty Ricky; Dec. 8, A Darlene Love Christmas “Love for The Holidays”. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. thehowardtheatre.com. Blues Night in Southwest. Every Monday, 6 to 9 PM. Nov. 13, Moonshine Society; Nov. 20, Southbound Steel; Nov. 27, Electrified Blues Band w/Charlie Sayles; Dec. 4, Introducing Carly Harvey; Dec. 11, The Nighthawks; Dec. 18, Shirleta Settles & Friends; Dec. 26, Vince Evans Blues Band. $5 cover. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. 202-484-7700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org.

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Music at Ivy City Smokehouse. Dec. 2, YXPLAINIT. Ivy City Smokehouse, 1356 Okie St. NE. ivycitysmokehouse.com.

Music at Boundary Stone. Nov. 13, 20, 27 and Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25. Open Mic & $4 Drafts with Reed Appleseed. Nov. 18, Zen Warship. Boundary Stone, 116 Rhode Island Ave. NW. boundarystonedc.com. Church of the Epiphany Weekly Concerts. Every Tuesday, 12:10 PM. Nov. 14, Claire Eichorn, clarinet, Vasily Popov, cello, & Hyeweon Gessner, piano; Nov. 21, Amy Broadbent, soprano, & Carter Sligh; Nov. 28, Beau Soir Trio with Jennifer Ries, viola, David Lonkevich, flute, & Michelle Lundy, harp; Dec. 5, Washington Bach Consort; Dec. 12, Jeremy Lyons, guitar, & Lisa Perry, soprano; Dec. 19, The Choir of the Church of the Epiphany & the AYPO Brass Ensemble with Jeremy Filsell, director, & Christopher Betts, organ. 1317 G St. NW. epiphanydc.org. Jazz Night in Southwest. Every Friday, 6 to 9 PM. Nov. 17, Paul Carr & Real Jazz Rising; Nov. 24, Bobby Felder’s Big Band; Dec. 1, Jackie Hairston Trio featuring Marlene Ross. $5 cover. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. 202-484-7700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org. Music at the Lincoln. Nov. 18, The Mavericks; Nov. 26, A Drag Queen Christmas; Nov. 30, JP Sears; Dec. 5, Yann Tiersen; Dec. 6, David Rawlings; Dec. 7, Robert Ear; Keen’s “Merry Christmas from the Fam-o-lee Show; Dec. 9, 16 and 17, Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington presents: “The Holiday Show.” The Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. thelincolndc.com. Music at Sixth and I. Nov. 19, Mark Mulcahy; Nov. 26, Kamasi Washington; Dec. 2, Emily Haines; Dec. 3, The Barr Brothers; Dec. 6, Bombay Rickey; Dec. 9, Storm Large; Dec. 10, Jake Bugg; Dec. 14, Alone & Together. Sixth and I, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org.

Music in Wartime-A Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration at the National Cathedral. Dec. 7, 7:30 PM. This program, including film clips of the Pearl Harbor, the Siege of Leningrad, and FDR’s declaration of war on Japan, juxtaposes three musical responses to World War II. “Music in Wartime: A Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration” marks the debut of the Cathedral’s ensemble-in-residence, the PostClassical Ensemble. cathedral.org. Groupmuse Concert House Parties. You can attend a concert for a $3 registration fee and a $10+ donation to the musician(s). Read more and sign up to host or attend at Groupmuse.com. Groupmuse Concert House Parties are added continuously.

SPORTS AND FITNESS Washington Wizards Basketball. Nov. 11, 13, 17 and 25; Dec. 1. Capital One Arena. nba.com/wizards.

Eastland Gardens Civic Association Meeting. Third Tuesday, 6:30 to 8 PM. Zion Baptist Church of Eastland Gardens, 1234 Kenilworth Ave. NE. Contact Rochelle Frazier-Gray, 202-352-7264 or richelle.frazier@longandfoster.com.

Free Yoga by Transp0se Lite. Nov. 18, 11 AM. Transp0se Lite is a gentle yoga class that infuses yoga and meditation for beginner yogis. Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE. transp0se.us.

Capitol View Civic Association Meeting. Third Monday, 6:30 PM. Hughes Memorial United Methodist, 25 53rd St. NE. capitolviewcivicassoc.org.

MARKETS AND SALES Christkindlmarkt at Heurich House Museum. Dec. 1, 4 to 9 PM; Dec. 2 and 3, 11 AM to 5 PM. The museum honors the Heurich family’s German heritage by recreating a traditional German public Christmas market in its garden. $10 for adults; $2 for children ages 2 to 12. Heurich House Museum, 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW. heurichchristmas.org. National Museum of the American Indian Native Art Market. Dec. 2 and 3, 10 AM to 5:30 PM. More than 35 Native artists from North and South America will participate in this annual weekend market featuring a wide selection of items for purchase including handmade jewelry, beadwork, pottery, prints and sculpture. Free. Fourth St. and Independence Ave. SW. nmai.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 St. SE. 202-698-5253. easternmarket-dc.org. Branch Avenue Pawn Parking Lot Flea Market. Saturdays after 10 AM. 3128 Branch Ave., Temple Hills, MD. Union Market. Tuesdays to Fridays, 11 AM to 8 PM; weekends, 8 AM to 8 PM. Union Market is an artisanal, curated, food market featuring over 40 local vendors. 1309 Fifth St. NE. 301-652-7400. unionmarketdc.com.

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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.

Nov. 18 through March 11, daily except Christmas and New Year’s Day, weather permitting. Open Mondays through Thursdays, 10 AM to 9 PM; Fridays, 10 AM to 11 PM, Saturdays, 11 AM to 11 PM; and Sundays, 11 AM to 9 PM. Free hot chocolate on opening weekend. Skating fees for a two-hour session are $9, adults; $8, seniors, students with ID and children 12 and under. Skate rental is $3.50. During the evening, when the Gallery and Sculpture Garden are closed, access to the ice rink is restricted to the entrances at Constitution Avenue near Seventh St. and on Madison Drive near Ninth Street nga.gov.

DDOT Public Space Committee Meetings. Nov. 16; 9 AM. The Public Space Committee meets monthly to review and render decisions on a variety of types of permit applications for the use and occupancy of the public right of way that do not fall within the regular permitting process such as sidewalk cafes; over-height retaining walls; over-height fences; and security bollards. Meeting at 1100 Fourth St. SW, 2nd Floor, Hearing Room. ddot.dc.gov/page/public-space-committee-meetings.

Washington Capitals Ice Hockey. Nov. 12, 18, 20, 22, 24, and 30; Dec. 2, 4, 6 and 8. Capital One Arena. capitals.nhl.com.

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Deanwood Citizens Association. Fourth Monday, 6:30 PM. Deanwood Recreation Center, 1300 49th St. NE. Historical Anacostia Block Association. Second Thursday, 7 to 9 PM. UPO Anacostia Service Center, 1649 Good Hope Rd. SE. For further details, contact Charles Wilson, 202-834-0600. Anacostia High School Improvement Team Meeting. Fourth Tuesday, 6 PM. Anacostia High School, 16th and R Streets SE. Fairlawn Citizens Association. Third Tuesday, 7 PM. Ora L. Glover Community Room at the Anacostia Public Library, 1800 Good Hope Rd. SE. Ward 7 Education Council Meeting. Fourth Thursday (except November and December), 6:30 PM. Capitol View Library, 5001 East Capitol St. SE.

ANC MONTHLY MEETINGS ANC 7B. Third Thursday, 7 PM. Ryland Epworth United Methodist Church, 3200 S St. SE. 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. ANC 7D. Second Tuesday, 6:30 PM. Dorothy I. Height Neighborhood Library, 3935 Benning Rd. NE. 7D06@anc.dc.gov. ANC 7E. Second Tuesday, 7 PM. Jones Memorial Church, 4625 G St. SE. 7E@anc.dc.gov. ANC 7F. Third Tuesday, 6:30 PM. Washington Tennis and Education Foundation, 200 Stoddert Place, SE. ANC 8A. First Tuesday, 7 PM. 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.

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FIGHT FOR CHILDREN WEEK The first Fight For Children Week in Washington, DC was on Sept. 25 through 29. It was designed to bring heightened awareness to the importance of early childhood education. Restaurants throughout DC created specials with a portion of proceeds going to Fight For Children. Restaurant partners included Taylor Gourmet, &pizza, Roti Modern Mediterranean, Joe’s Seafood Prime Steak and Stone Crab and Cava. Other activities included the kick-off of Fight For Children’s Coffee, Conversation & Controversy breakfast series, Wear Jeans to Work Day and the bi-annual Conference Series Engaging Children in Authentic Project-Based Learning. Fight For Children is the DC-based nonprofit whose mission is to ensure that all kids, especially those in the highest need areas, receive a quality early education and a solid foundation for future success. Volunteer Marwa Abdelfattah reads to children at Eagle Academy in Congress Heights as part of the first Fight For Children Week, which raised awareness of the importance of early childhood education.

Eight New Capital Bikeshare Stations Installed in Wards 7 and 8 On Sept. 29, Mayor Bowser opened eight new Capital Bikeshare stations in Wards 7 and 8. Led by the DC Department of Transportation (DDOT), the expansion increased the number of available bike stations east of the Anacostia River by 25 percent and includes new bike stations at recreational centers, educational facilities, shopping centers, trails and public transit facilities. The additional stations involved extensive community engagement to ensure installation would most effectively increase access to low-cost active transportation and recreational opportunities. The new bike stations are located at: THEARC, Mississippi Avenue and 19th Street SE; Fort Dupont Ice Arena, 37th Street and Ely Place SE; Bald Eagle Recreation Center, Joliet Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue SW; Shops at Park Village, Alabama Avenue and Stanton Road SE; Oxon Run Trail, First and South Capitol Streets SE; 19th and Savannah Streets SE; Fourth Street and Mississippi Avenue SE; and Livingston Road and Third Street SE. capitalbikeshare.com.

WACIF to Launch Downtown Ward 7 Main Street Initiative The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (WACIF), has unveiled its designation by the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development

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(DSLBD) as the operator to launch the newest main street east of the Anacostia River. The new main street program is designated for the intersection of the Minnesota Avenue and Benning Road NE commercial corridor in Ward 7. The new Downtown Ward 7 Main Street is one of four new main street programs designated to join the city’s existing 12 main street programs. DC Main Streets, a program of DSLBD, builds on the Main Street Approach that was developed by the National Main Street Center in 1980 to assist commercial revitalization efforts nationwide. The Approach consists of four points which work together to build a sustainable and complete community revitalization effort in the following areas: organization of commercial revitalization efforts; promotion of neighborhood commercial districts; designs affecting the physical environment of the commercial district and the appearance of business storefronts and interiors; and economic vitality including business retention, recruitment and expansion. The new Downtown Ward 7 Main Street will launch in early 2018. To learn more, visit dslbd.dc.gov/service/DCMS.

$3 Million to Bring Grocery to Wards 7 and 8 Mayor Bowser announced the awardees for the Neighborhood Prosperity Fund, a pilot program that provides financial support for non-residential components of mixed-use projects in underserved neigh-

borhoods. Through the Neighborhood Prosperity Fund, LDP Holdings LLC was awarded $2.1 million for its Penn Hill project located at 3200 Pennsylvania Ave. SE and South Capitol Improvement LLC was awarded $880,000 for its South Capitol Affordable Housing project located at the intersection of Atlantic and South Capitol Streets, SW. The Neighborhood Prosperity Fund, administered by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, supports mixed-used, real estate, or retail development projects in targeted census tracts where unemployment is at 10 percent or higher. The grants provide necessary gap funding for the commercial component of development projects and will help create job opportunities and new food options in Wards 7 and 8. In addition to the Neighborhood Prosperity Fund, the Mayor also announced $89,000 in grant dollars awarded through the Department of Small and Local Business Development’s Grown in DC Pilot Initiative. Grown in DC supports farmers markets and cottage food vendors in areas eligible under the Food, Environmental, and Economic Development in the District of Columbia Act of 2010. The grant program aims to boost that the entrepreneurial ecosystem in DC food deserts through branding and marketing, market operations, training and technical assistance, and additional or flexible grants.

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EASTLAND GARDENS FLOWER CLUB CARRIES ON HOLIDAY TRADITION The 2017 Eastland Gardens Flower Club holiday tree decoration and lighting is on Dec. 2. The tree decoration starts at 9 a.m. until completion and the lighting is at 6:30 p.m. The lighting ceremony features music, hot chocolate, sweet treats and crafts for kids. The tree is at the intersection of Nannie Helen Burroughs, Lee and 40th. All are welcome to join in the festivities. Photo: Courtesy of the Eastland Gardens Flower Club

Monthly Job Seekers Legal Clinics at Bellevue Library

Archer Park Apartments Open On Wednesday, Nov. 15, 11:30 a.m., WC Smith and Mayor Bowser celebrate the opening of 190 affordable apartment units at Archer Park, 1200 Mississippi Ave. SE.

Economic Impact of The Wharf Mayor Bowser has officially opened The Wharf, a new mile-long waterfront neighborhood of residential, hotel, office, retail, and entertainment space on the Potomac River in Southwest DC. The Wharf will produce nearly 6,000 permanent jobs and provide $94 million in direct annual tax revenue to the District. The District invested approximately $200 million in tax increment financing and secured agreements with The Wharf to hire at least 51 percent District residents, with 20 percent designated for Ward 8 residents and 30 percent of apprenticeships for residents in Wards 7 and 8. In addition, The Wharf has invested $1 million in workforce training for residents. The Wharf estimates that 12 to 15 million people will visit the area annually.

Help Clean-up Shepherd Parkway Shepherd Parkway volunteers hold their signature community clean-ups every second Saturday of the month, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mark your calendar: Nov. 11 and Dec. 9. 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 boots and work clothes. There is an open invitation to colleges, schools, churches, offices and other groups who wish to leave their mark on Shepherd Parkway. You pick the date and time. Contact Nathan at nathanbharrington@gmail.com to arrange your groups volunteer experience.

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Are you having difficulties getting or keeping a job? On the second Monday of every month at 10 a.m., you can meet one-on-one with an attorney from Neighborhood Legal Services Program (NLSP) to find out if you have a barrier to employment that an attorney may be able to help you resolve. You can get information about issues such as criminal record sealing, credit reports, background checks, obtaining driving and professional licenses, resolving child support arrearages, wage theft, and other issues. Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library, 115 Atlantic St. SW. dclibrary.org/bellevue.

The Smithsonian has launched a 30-day Kickstarter campaign for the Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap, a powerful cultural statement told through an unequaled combination of music, text and visuals. The compilation, to be produced and released by Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, includes nine CDs, more than 120 tracks and a 300-page book with extensive liner notes, essays by artists and scholars, and never-before-published photographs from the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s collection. This campaign allows dedicated fans the chance to be a part of the community that helps bring this landmark project to life. The Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap will be the first collection to include music from every major label and dozens of independent label recordings. The anthology explores important themes in hiphop history, and the many ways hip-hop has created new traditions and furthered musical and cultural traditions of the African diaspora. folkways.si.edu.

DC Cocktail Week Over 40 restaurants in metropolitan Washington showcase their excellence in mixology during DC Cocktail Week presented by Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington. Each will offer bites and cocktail pairings at exclusive prices for guests. The Fifth Annual DC Cocktail Week kicks off on Nov. 13 and runs through Nov. 19, with participating locations and their specials listed on dccocktailweek.com.

Financial Education Class at Anacostia Library

District Lock Changes Its Name

On Wednesday, Nov. 15, 6 p.m., during this free twohour Capital Area Asset Builders workshop, you can learn how to gain control of your finances by acquiring knowledge of your relationship with money, how to budget, how to properly utilize credit, be aware of your financial rights and set yourself up for success on how to save and invest for a better future. Register at dclibrary.org/node/55943. Anacostia Library, 1800 Good Hope Rd. SE. dclibrary.org/anacostia.

District Lock has changed its business name to “The New District Lock & Hardware, Inc.” The company made this decision to better serve its customers, who had been confused by similarly named competitors. While the company’s name may have changed slightly, it continues to serve the community as it has for the past seven decades. districtlock.com.

Unlocking Employment Legal Clinic at Anacostia Library Meet one-on-one with a lawyer for free at the Anacostia Library ever third Saturday of the month between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Lawyers will talk with you and give you legal information, advice, and referrals about child custody, child support, sealing criminal records, how to address criminal records during the job search (including help with “Ban the Box” complaints), problems getting professional licenses, employment discrimination and unpaid wages. Anacostia Library, 1800 Good Hope Rd. SE. dclibrary.org/anacostia.

Letter of Intent Signed with Starbucks for Anacostia Development Mayor Bowser has announced that Starbucks has signed a letter of intent to become the anchor tenant at a new affordable housing development in Ward 8, bringing jobs and business to a long-vacant parcel in the heart of historic Anacostia. Starbucks will be one of the ground floor retailers at Maple View Flats, a Department of Housing and Community Development Project at 2228 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. SE.

Cherry Blossom Festival Seeks Local Talent The National Cherry Blossom Festival is accepting submissions for the fifth annual National Cherry Blossom Festival’s “Sing Into Spring Competition” to perform in the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade on April 8, 2018. Contestants must submit a 30 second YouTube video for consideration by Nov. 20, 2017. The competition is open to all residents of DC aged 15 and up with those under 18 requiring parental consent. Submissions will be accepted online. Only vocalists are eligible. A selection committee will choose up to 20 finalists to move forward and perform in a live audition on Jan. 31, 2018 at Arena Stage. A panel of judges will then select winners to perform live in the Parade. Visit nationalcherryblossomfestival.org or call 877-44-BLOOM for more information.

DCCAH Call for Panelists! The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is seeking advisory review panelists for the FY18 season to perform evaluation and rating of applications, provide comments and score applicants to recommend recipients of CAH awards. Panelists must demonstrate expertise through involvement in one or more sectors of the creative economy in the

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District for a minimum of two years. Individuals with arts and humanities backgrounds make the strongest candidates. CAH supports panel diversity in all forms: age. To apply, email the completed nomination form and resume with home address clearly stated at the top to Coordinator Travis Marcus at travis.marcus@dc.gov. For full details on the panels application process, visit dcarts.dc.gov/page/fy18call-grants-panelists.

Events DC Plans for RFK With the departure of its longtime tenant, DC United, Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, remains committed to activating RFK Stadium and revitalizing the surrounding 190-acre RFK StadiumArmory Campus. It is Events DC’s goal to restore it to its original vibrancy with a diverse lineup of upcoming events and the simultaneous short and long-term redevelopment plans. Annual returning spring events include: The Shamrock Festival; The Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon Expo & Finish Festival; as well as The National Cannabis Festival. Simultaneously, while continuing Campus programming, Events DC is also focused on the RFK redevelopment project and advancing its shortterm program elements. Those elements will be designed and built out over the next two to five years. The short-term elements include: three multi-purpose recreation fields; available to the public and useable in the evening; a market hall, located next to Kingman Park that offers concessions, prepared food and groceries; a sports and recreation complex; three pedestrian bridges connecting the main site to Kingman and Heritage Islands; and a memorial to Robert F. Kennedy on the site of the existing Stadium. RFKCampus.com.

Skip the Bag, Save the River The Anacostia River Clean Up and Protection Act of 2009, commonly known as the “Bag Law,” requires that District businesses that sell food or alcohol charge a $.05 fee for each paper and plastic bag distributed with any purchase with certain exemptions. Revenues from The Anacostia River Clean Up and Protection Fund have been used to implement a variety of watershed educational, trash capture, stream restoration projects throughout the Anacostia Watershed. In addition, these funds are used for the purchase and of reusable bags and distributed to low-income and aging populations throughout the District. Didn’t get charged the

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AlleyPalooza 6.0 Repairs and Renovates 64 Alleys Across All Eight Wards On Oct. 11, Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) and DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) Interim Director Jeff Marootian launched AlleyPalooza 6.0. This is a city-wide effort to repair or renovate alleys across the city. To ensure that alleys most in need of repair were selected for AlleyPalooza, DDOT implemented an assessment tool like the one used for roadways. The factors used by the assessment tool include the condition of the alleys; number of service requests; age of the service requests; and community feedback.

Made-In-DC Store Opens Shop Made In DC, at 1330 19th St. NW, a new brick and mortar store and café stocked exclusively with DC brands and concepts, opened on Oct. 16. The new storefront operation is a collaborative retail extension of the Made in DC program and is made possible through a partnership with the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development, Golden Triangle Business Improvement District, Boston Properties, People Make Place and Neighborhood Restaurant Group. The unique store features a rotating selection of products designed, crafted, built and made in DC including jewelry, clothing, paper goods, accessories, furniture and food products. Customers can shop DC-made items from brands like DISTRICT of CLOTHING, Hollow Work Ceramics, Milks Letterpress and Mallory Shelter Jewelry. The in-store cafe features a menu of bagels, bialys, and breakfast sandwiches from Bullfrog Bagels, alongside a coffee program by Small Planes Coffee. Shop Made in DC offers a full menu of espresso beverages and cold brew. New concepts Dorjee Momo, nomadic Tibetan cuisine from Chef Dorjee Tsering, and Tortilladora, southwestern tacos and sides by Chef Ed McIntosh, also share space. In addition, a selection of RunningByrd Tea, Misfit cold-pressed juices, Thunder Beast craft root beer and craft kombucha are available. In keeping with the store’s commitment to DC’s creative community, a soundtrack of DC bands and artists will play in-store. The store sells vinyl records from DC artists. For more information, visit shopmadeindc.com.

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DC Should Do More to Ensure Residents of Color Can Access Growing Prosperity

he District of Columbia is changing before our eyes, daily and dramatically. We are an increasingly vibrant and prosperous city. Yet this growth is threatening the ability of many residents to stay here. In particular, black residents, including many who have lived their entire lives in DC, are not benefiting from the city’s growth. While DC’s overall population is growing, the number of black residents is falling, and many who are still here face enormous economic challenges. The District has always had deep racial inequities, reflecting our nation’s history but also our local history of segregated schools, lack of home rule, longstanding

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congressional oversight by southern politicians, and discrimination in access to housing and good jobs. The impacts on the economic circumstances of black Washingtonians are clear, as highlighted in recent reports from Georgetown University and my organization, the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (DCFPI). The median income of black households is just $38,000 – one-third the median white household income. And the median wealth for black residents is just $3,500, meaning that many have not been able to accumulate any assets. This also means black residents are unable to take advantage of the city’s growth and in many cases have become its victims. Spreading gentrification is making DC increasingly unlivable for many black

residents and other people of color, communities that have shaped DC’s history and cultural vitality. Rising housing prices are leading to displacement. With limited wealth accumulation, black residents are not well represented among the growing number of small businesses in many communities. These are signs that we need to be doing more as a community to ensure that everyone is benefiting from DC’s prosperity.

UNEMPLOYMENT NOT FALLING FAST ENOUGH FOR BLACK RESIDENTS

DC’s black residents continue to experience elevated rates of joblessness since the Great Recession of almost a decade ago, even as unemployment overall continues to fall. Black residents are the only racial/ethnic group whose unemployment rate is actually worse than it was in 2007, prior to the Great Recession, according to a DCFPI analysis. Some 13.4 percent of black working-age residents were unemployed in 2016, compared with 9.5 percent in 2007. Meanwhile, just 1.6 percent of white residents and 3.6 percent of Hispanic adults were unemployed in 2016. This racial unemployment gap even affects residents with an advanced education. Unemployment has not fully recovered for black college graduates, while it has for others.

BLACK HOUSEHOLDS AREN’T SEEING INCOME GAINS

The barriers that have prevented black residents from getting a toehold in the DC economy are evident in the latest figures on income, poverty, and wealth. The median income of black households in the District is just $38,000 – too low to adequately make ends meet in one of the most expensive cities in the nation – compared with $127,000 for white households. The poverty rate among black residents, 28 percent, remains higher than before the recession,

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and 9 percentage points higher than DC’s overall poverty rate. (The poverty rate among Latinx DC residents is also high, 18 percent, and worsened over the past year.) The median black household has a net worth of just $3,500, according to researchers from the Urban Institute, while the median white household has wealth of $284,000. In a strong economy, these widening disparities show how far DC has to go toward breaking down the barriers to economic opportunity.

RISING HOUSING PRICES ARE SQUEEZING MANY BLACK RESIDENTS

The systemic racism that has held back income and wealth for many residents is now compounded by increasingly unaffordable housing costs. The disappearance of low-cost housing is leaving the city’s extremely low-income households financially on edge, and it poses serious risks to the ability of families to afford enough food, for children to go to school ready to learn, and for adults to get and keep a job. There are now 26,000 DC households with extremely low incomes (below 30 percent of the area median, or $32,000 for a family of four) who spend more than half their income on rent. Nearly all of these households, 91 percent, are black, and the rest are primarily Latinx. Paying a large share of income for housing leaves families financially on the edge, at elevated risk of getting evicted, moving frequently, or becoming homeless, and often forcing them to cut back on groceries and put off medical appointments. Families without affordable housing spend $150 less per month on food than others. Children in severely rent-burdened families or in overcrowded conditions are more likely than others to fall behind in school and drop out.

PROMOTING RACIAL EQUITY AMID PROSPERITY

The District needs to commit to a vision of economic growth that benefits everyone and leaves no one behind. We should pursue this with an explicit goal of reducing long-stand-

ing racial inequities that make black residents and other communities of color especially at risk from gentrification. We are uniquely able to make this a reality. DC’s prosperity allows us to make investments many other communities cannot. • Housing that everyone can afford. The District has made record investments in affordable housing, yet it is still a tiny fraction of the budget and too little to make more than a modest dent. We need to devote more resources to preserve the affordable housing we have and build new housing. • Wealth building. Addressing the wealth gap is key, particularly by doing more to support homeownership and entrepreneurship among residents with limited assets. Some of the $2.4 billion in DC’s savings account could be put to use as loans to help residents buy homes or start businesses. • Education and training. The District should invest more in education and training from bottom to top. That can include better investments in high-quality child care for infants and toddlers, K-12 funding to open up opportunities for students with low incomes, and more investment in adult education and proven job training programs. Taking on these challenges is critical to the District’s future, and there is an urgency to act now. Investments in stable housing, good schools, and good jobs will give families and children the tools they need to succeed and help make sure that a child’s future is not dictated by their ZIP code. We will feel stronger as a community knowing that DC’s growing economy is being harnessed to help everyone. Ed Lazere is 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 to increase the opportunity for residents to build a better future.

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What’s Going on With Reservation 13? Delays, Rumors About DC Jail and Amazon RFP Complicate Future by Elizabeth O’Gorek

eservation 13 has been the subject of development talk for the past decade and a half. Though a full development plan for the site was produced in consultation with the community in 2008, and a developer has been selected for work on two parcels, Capitol Hill residents are increasingly frustrated with the lack of progress. Recent news and rumors about the fate of the nearby Central Detention Facility (DC Jail) and the inclusion of the site in the District’s response to an Amazon RFP as the location of a second corporate headquarters have upset residents even more and caused concern that development may be delayed even further or abandoned altogether.

BACKGROUND

Located on the east end of Capitol Hill, Reservation 13 has 67 acres of land bordering the Anacostia River. Originally a federal reserve, in 2006 an act of Congress transferred it to the District. In 2008, the District asked developers to submit plans for the site. Community members contributed to a master plan in a series of public meetings, and the master plan became law in fall 2002. The Zoning Commission approved the first zoning codes for the site in preparation for development in 2009. With plans enshrined in law and zoning complete, redevelopment of the site appeared certain. However, with the economy worsening and funding limited, the city downsized the project in 2010. Instead of developing the full site all at once, it decided to focus first on two parcels (F-1 and G-1) north of Massachusetts Avenue and east of 19th Avenue SE, just south of the Stadium-Armory Metro station. In 2011, Reservation 13 was redistricted to Ward 7, angering many Ward 6 residents who had worked on plans for the property. The following year, the Office of the Deputy Mayor of Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) launched another request for expression of interest (RFEI) for the area. This time, only one development team, Donatelli-Blue Skye, responded.

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The Donatelli-Blue Skye plan for parcels F-1 and G-1 calls for two mixed-use buildings with a total of 353 residential units and 25,678 square feet of retail. The parcels are located immediately north of Massachusetts Avenue along 19th Avenue SE, just south of the entrance to the Stadium-Armory Metro station. The project was expected to break ground in 2016 and be completed by 2018. At a meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6B’s Hill East Task Force held on Oct. 11, developers and District agencies were directly questioned about progress and delays. A one-year extension on the land disposition agreement (LDA) with

the District had already been granted by Council resolution, extending the deadline to close on the property to Dec. 29 of this year. At the meeting, officials cited the complexity of infrastructure design and the long permitting processes. Still, both Chris Donatelli of Donatelli Development and Sarosh Olpadwala, director of real estate of DMPED, guaranteed progress would start on the project in early 2018. “We’re very confident about our ability to close, and we should be underway and [have] the construction start in the December-January timeframe,” said Donatelli at the meeting. “I want to say unequivocally, and without any uncertainty, we are closing on F-1 and G-1 by the end of the year,” Olpadwala added, “and we will break ground in the first quarter of 2018.” Asked about DMPED’s progress on planning for the next phase of the site, Olpadwala said his office had been focused on phase one and not on what would happen afterward. The DMPED representative made no mention of a forthcoming Amazon proposal.

AMAZON

So, Hill East residents following news of Reservation 13 were surprised on the morning of Monday, Oct. 16, when Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the four locations included in the District’s response to Amazon’s request for proposal (RFP) for its second headquarters, Amazon HQ2. The sites are in Capitol Riverfront, Shaw-Howard University, NoMa-Union Station, and Capitol Hill East on Reservation 13. After 15 years of community consultation, and with a 10-year-old plan for the site, some community members feel the inclusion of the site means all their feedback has been devalued. Many feel they have been lied to. ANC Commissioner Denise Krepp (6B10) said she has no reason to trust District agencies moving forward. “I have no confidence left in any of these agencies,” she said. “They have repeatedly lied and they were given multiple opportunities to tell the truth.” Commissioner Daniel Ridge (6B09) said, “The Reservation 13 site is not a free space on the board. It has been the subject of an intensive planning and development process in which residents participate to the greatest extent the city allows.” Asked why the director of real estate had not mentioned the inclusion of Reservation 13 in the city’s Amazon proposal, Deputy Mayor of Planning and Economic Development Brian T. Kenner pointed out that the Amazon RFP is a competitive process and, as a result, DMPED could not go public with information about the sites until all details had been finalized. But he added that the proposal did not affect the phase-one plan for the site, and reinforced Oldpadwala’s statements at the Oct. 11 meeting. “There is no impact on [the Donatelli-Blue Skye] plans. We will continue as we indicated in the meeting the other night,” Kenner said.

Councilmember Charles Allen (D-Ward 6) said the selection of so many sites in proximity to Ward 6 “confirms what we already know – this is an incredible community to live, work, and play in,” but added that the selection of Reservation 13 as part of the Hill East site gave him pause. “It’s unclear to me how a campus of nearly eight million square feet of office could align with the community vision and planning that’s taken place for this site,” he said. Councilmember Vincent Gray (D-Ward 7) had no comment for this story and has made no formal comment on the Amazon RFP.

WHAT ABOUT THE DC JAIL?

The inclusion of Reservation 13 in the Amazon proposal raises the fate of the Central Detention [Image: Rendering of Capitol Hill East Site included in District Response Facility (DC Jail). While not loto Amazon RFP. Courtesy DMPED cated on Reservation 13, the corrections center is located directly adjacent to the site. The facility, originally constructed in 1972, is in need of upgrade for the DC Jail, but that all were reviewed, declined, and improvement. and returned. “The Bowser Administration will enUnder former Mayor Vincent Gray, the District sure a thoughtful public engagement process is part of Public Safety Master Plan (completed in 2015) recany plans for a replacement detention facility and Hill ommended that the city build a criminal justice cenEast redevelopment,” said Donahue. ter at Blue Plains. Mayor Bowser deemed the plan unAsked whether Amazon would want its second feasible in 2016. headquarters to abut the DC Jail, Kenner said, “These DMPED officials and the Office of Public-Priare questions that no one knows the answer to right vate Partnerships (OP3), a small office tasked with now. We purposely did not include any of the jail site building relationships with private enterprise in orat all in this conversation, and so there is no idea how der to fund major infrastructure projects, have both Amazon would respond. Amazon would probably have said there are no plans to build a correctional facility to answer that question.” on any site. But statements made to the press seem to FOR NOW, NOTHING indicate differently. Earlier this year, the deputy direcOn a neighborhood Facebook site, one resident said tor and counsel for OP3, Judah Gluckman, told the that they were theoretically in favor of an Amazon Washington Business Journal that his office would isheadquarters but doubted anything would ever come sue a request for qualifications for the project in the of the site, saying in part, “It seems the mayor’s office is spring, in addition to looking at unsolicited offers. just intent to keeping Res13 as a pocket site for whatevThe request was not issued. er pitch may come up in the future and not work with Until Oct. 2, a corrections center project was listthe community to make forward progress.” ed as “in procurement” on the “Project Pipeline” secTo those who live nearby and walk by the area evtion of the OP3 website. An OP3 spokesperson said ery day, there may appear to be little progress. Despite that this was an error, and it was removed. the expectation that the Donatelli-Blue Skye project Kevin Donahue, deputy mayor for public safety would be complete by next year, no work is in progand justice, said, “Currently, the District is not conress on the Reservation 13 site. It remains to be seen sidering any proposals for the reconstruction of the DC when construction will begin and what development, Jail.” However, Donahue added that during the unsoif any, will take place. licited proposal period, OP3 received four proposals

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Medical Marijuana Programs How Does DC Rank? by Chloe Detrick

s medical marijuana programs begin to pop up in more and more states, it is time to take a look at what makes a quality cannabis program and how DC ranks. According to a poll conducted by Quinnipiac University earlier this year, 94% of respondents want medical marijuana to be legal, but higher acceptance doesn’t always mean sensible laws and regulation. In fact, getting a medical Marijuana card requires more paperwork, fees, and overall hoop jumping than getting almost any other legal prescription. According to the Department of Health (DOH) website, in order for a qualifying patient to get a medical marijuana card in the District one has to: • Complete a signed patient application form or electronic patient application via the DOH site (if the patient is a minor, there is a separate caregiver application form). • Provide two recent passport-type photographs measuring two by two inches, which clearly exposes the area from the top of their forehead to the bottom of their chin. • Provide a clear photocopy of a United States, state, or District government-issued photo ID as proof of identity. • Have their recommending healthcare practitioner complete an electronic recommendation form, which must be dated no later than 90 days prior to the application date. • Provide two proofs of D.C. residency from examples such as a pay stub, property deed, motor vehicle registration, or unexpired lease or rental agreement. • Pay an application fee of $100 or $25 for a low income individual, which also must be proven through proof of being a current Medicaid or DC

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Alliance recipient or through another list of acceptable documentation. In addition, patients report high hurdles associated with obtaining a card including high doctor’s appointment fees, lengthy wait times for cards, and lack of transparency throughout the process. In order to obtain an arguably more harmful prescription medication, such as opioids Vicodin or OxyContin, a patient would simply need to make an appointment with their primary care physician, explain the issues they are having, and potentially walk out with a prescription on the same day. “Politically there has to be a big improvement and at the end of the day – it’s all about money,” says Dr. Mikhail Kogan, one of the few and most outspoken certifying physicians in the District. “This whole field is about money and there’s a big pharmaceutical pressure not to prove that it [medical cannabis] works because they know how much the industry will lose. The data is very clear that opioid usage goes down by 25-30%, we have large studies to prove this. That 25% is associated with a few thousand deaths per year.”

WHAT MAKES A QUALITY PROGRAM?

According to the Americans for Safe Access (ASA) 2017 annual report, there are five main categories to consider when weighing a medical marijuana program’s success: 1. P atient Rights and Civil Protection from Discrimination 2. Access to Medicine 3. Ease of Navigation 4. Functionality 5. Consumer Safety and Provider Requirements And amongst the many facets and considerations in each of those categories (extra points were awarded for significant progressive changes being made from the previous year), Illinois received the number one

spot with an overall B+ grade and total score of 89.8%. DC also received a good score: B- and score of 81.2%. To put this in perspective, 44 states and DC have medical marijuana programs and were included in the rankings. Nineteen earned a grade of B+ to B-; 16 states earned a grade of F-. According to Bob Morgan, former coordinator of the State of Illinois’ medical cannabis program, while Illinois rates low on Access to Medicine and has high prices, it also has civil protections for cannabis users, and high standards for product testing. The state ranks high on communications to medical marijuana patients, such as how-to guides for patient applications and clearly marked locations of dispensaries. “In general, we have more conditions than otherstates even though it is still not as complete as I’d like to see, but our program is also very strict,” says Dr. Leslie Mendoza Temple, one of the lead researchers and certifying physicians in the Illinois. “The standard that they put on the cultivators to make sure that there are no spores, lack of pesticide use, and that they are growing with the minimum amount of chemicals is so tightly regulated that of course you are going to have better quality because the growers go by the rules.”

PLANT QUALITY AND PRICING IN THE DISTRICT

There are several factors that go into pricing a medical cannabis plant in the District and ensuring you are receiving a quality product when you walk into one of the area’s dispensaries. Mike Cuthriell, President and Founder of Metropolitan Wellness Center, cites several factors that underlie the costs of the plants at his dispensary: • Wholesale Costs: “How much the cultivators charge for products is a meaningful factor, and

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wholesale costs tend to be some of the highest in the country, which has led to DC dispensary pricing being some of the highest in the country,” says Cuthriell. • 280e IRS tax code: “This continues to be a major burden on the cannabis industry as a whole that directly affects dispensary pricing due to the need to cover the additional exposure for selling cannabis. The IRS is currently only allowing cannabis businesses to deduct the cost of goods sold (COGS), which is the expense of us buying the product from cultivators,” says Cuthriell. • 20% discount for low income patients: “DC’s program requires dispensaries to extend a 20% discount on all cannabis products. This is a great feature for them, but it’s important to note that it plays into the pricing challenges, and cultivators are not required to offer any portion of their product at a 20% discount to help cover it,” says Cuthriell. Corey Barnette, Founder and CEO of District Growers LLC, which supplies Metropolitan Wellness with their product cited several regulations that inflate pricing for patients in the area. “You bear a huge regulatory burden in order to just be able to operate in the District,” says Barnette. “DC just increased the pricing on each cultivator and the dispensary fee just to maintain a license. We bear a cost that is significantly higher. If you are growing in your basement, you aren’t bearing that expense.” Commercial lease rates, utility rates, labor/salary, payroll taxes/benefits, and the fees for the medicine to be tested are just a few of the costs that Barnette and his team have to take on when growing their product, fairly compensating their employees, and ultimately determining what price they are going to charge dispensaries for their product.

OTHER ISSUES

Barnette also feels the real issue when it comes to pricing is with the DOH regulations associated with the application and doctor’s visits. “What we have been unable to tell is why there is a $100 application fee associated with simply seeing the doctor and filling out an application,” says Barnette. When asked for a comment on why there is a hefty application fee and even a card re-

quirement in the first place, Jasmine Gossett, from the Office of Communications and Community Relations at the DOH, simply stated: “It goes towards operating costs.” In addition to costs, Dr. Kogan believes there are several other issues that should be addressed in the D.C. medical cannabis program. Both doctors and health facilities alike often shy away from associating with medical cannabis due to the fact that it is still a federally regulated Schedule I substance. Mendoza Temple believes that the lack of physicians that are on board is part of the universal problem with medical cannabis programs. “A lot of my colleagues don’t even blink over writing a prescription for 60 milligrams of Vicodin after knee surgery and now look at where we are at,” she says. Mendoza Temple and Kogan also both agree that the communication between the physicians and the dispensaries need to be stronger with less legal hurdles involved in both of their states. “I want a direct line of communication from the dispensary to the physician,” says Mendoza Temple. “What are you telling my patients? Just like if I refer someone to a physical therapist they send me a note. They need to figure out their medical, legal, communicating HIPAA type of stuff, but once they get that done, I want a note.” “D.C. law put in a requirement for physicians to avoid direct communication with dispensaries,” says Kogan. “To me that makes absolutely no sense. Whenever I make a recommendation I should have the capacity to follow up with the dispensary to say what is going on, I want some feedback. At a minimum, D.C. should start to make a long term decision as to how practitioners should be working closer with the dispensaries; it will definitely improve patient outcomes.” Councilmember Vincent C. Gray from Ward 7 is chair of the committee with oversight into the DOH’s regulatory practices in the District. When asked for a comment on how the District’s regulatory process needs to improve, he stated: “I do not believe the District has done everything possible to make it easy for people with health issues who would greatly benefit from medical marijuana to conveniently access it. I want to ensure anyone whose quality of life would be improved through medical marijuana can get it with as little difficulty as possible. I spoke to someone recently who has Parkinson’s disease and who found the current regulatory process to be unnecessarily cumbersome. I want to hear more about such experiences and how we can make this easier for people whose symptoms may be improved by access to medical marijuana.”

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Uber Comes to Ward 7 by Cuneyt Dil

ide-hailing giant Uber has picked Ward 7 to build a brick-andmortar resource center, a meeting point for drivers across the region, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced last month. The mayor touted the news as a jobs creator, with the planned 8,200-square-foot center set to have 25 full-time employees and the construction contract going to a DCbased small business enterprise. The center will be at East River Park Shopping Center, off the intersection of Benning Road and Minnesota Avenue NE, where Bowser made the announcement. “The economic development priorities of this administration, they start with a simple phrase: it’s anall-eight-wards strategy,” Bowser said, repeating a catchphrase used often in her first term. Known as an Uber Greenlight Driver Support Hub, the center is meant to provide “in-person customer service and assistance” for Uber drivers and potential drivers, a mayoral press release said. There are over 42,000 active Uber drivers in the region, and over a third of DCbased drivers live east of the Anacostia River, according to Arathi Mehrotra, chief of Uber’s mid-Atlantic operations. “Our goal is for this center to become a gathering place, really a venue for drivers to network and share stories,” Mehrotra said at the Oct. 19 announcement with the mayor. “We plan to invest millions of dollars into this facility and the supporting functions in the next year alone,” she added. The center will be the first Greenlight Hub in the Washington region. Today, there are smaller Greenlight service centers in Tysons, Va., Takoma Park, Md., and Forestville, Md.

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For Jimmie Williams, chair of the Ward 7 Democrats, the hope is that Uber’s name recognition will attract more business to the area and to the shopping center, which has a Safeway alongside a handful of vacant units. “In terms of visibility, in terms of bringing focus to Ward 7 and business growth, I am very pleased with it,” Williams said in an interview. “Having an Uber, that increases the likelihood that other people will follow the same model and will come to a fairly empty mall.” Robin Zeigler of Cedar Realty Trust, the owners of the sprawling shopping center, echoed Bowser’s message at the announcement. “We look forward to Uber being a catalyst for growth and job creation,” Zeigler said. Courtney Snowden, the deputy mayor for greater economic development, said the city has been in talks with Uber for about two years. Uber in 2015 opened its East Coast headquarters in downtown DC. “We’ve been working in close partnership,” Snowden said.

MOVES IN WARD 7

Earlier in the month, the mayor also christened a modernized American Jobs Center Headquarters in Ward 7, run by the DC Department of Employment Services. The twin investments in the ward come at a politically opportune time for the mayor. Williams, who is also president of the Penn Branch Civic Association, said he thinks it is good Bowser and Gray are both “working together to strengthen the focus on Ward 7 and east of the river.” Gray attended the Uber Greenlight Hub announcement in October. Bowser paused to acknowledge her former foe early in her speech, then turned to say they have common goals. “We certainly share a commitment to making sure that Ward 7 gets the type of investment that it needs,” Bowser said after pointing to Gray.

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Mayor Reopens DOES Job Center on Minnesota Avenue NE

Agency director says ‘Our focus is in the right place’ by Elizabeth O’Gorek

peaking at the grand opening of the newly redesigned American Job Center Headquarters (AJC HQ) at 4058 Minnesota Ave. NE, Director of Department of Employment Services (DOES) Odie Donald II said, “What this symbolizes, that our focus is in the right place and we’re making sure that everybody has the same access to services.” On Wednesday, Oct. 18, Mayor Muriel Bowser joined DOES Director Donald and Deputy Mayor for Greater Economic Opportunity (DMGEO) Courtney Snowden

Director Odie Donald II speaks at the grand opening. “The pathway to the middle class, it’s not just a slogan. It’s really what our focus is.

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to unveil the newly redesigned center together with the agency’s new seven-point Customer Bill of Rights. The AJC HQ includes state-of-the-art equipment such as an automated ticketing reservation system, new assistive technology for residents with special needs, and expanded services for older youth. It also houses representatives from the Office of Youth Programs, the Office of Unemployment Insurance, and the Office of Wage-Hour Compliance. Donald noted that although all District job centers are to be modernized, DOES wanted to start where the majority of their customers were, adding that 60 percent of the customers served by DOES live east of the river. “I’ll tell you, our focus has always been on the hardest to serve,” said Donald. “The pathway to the middle class, it’s not just a slogan. It’s really what our focus is.” The restructured job center and the bill of rights are the result of extensive community outreach in an effort to create a streamlined, user-friendly experience for those seeking employment and training services. Deputy Mayor Snowden said that the effort on meeting the needs of customers came directly from clients, noting that more than two dozen public meetings had taken place to get feedback about what customers needed and expected from the agency. “One young woman sat with us and talked with us very clearly about what the failures of our customer service delivery had been,” Snowden said. “She came to us looking for help in not yet dire straits, and left us in far worse shape than she came. We talked with her, we sat with her even more – the director, in fact, hired her – and she helped us to think through how to improve the quality of customer service for every single person who walked through the DOES AJC doors.” Donald said that the agency is working harder to meet the needs of residents, emphasizing the sevenpoint Customer Bill of Rights. In an interview after

the ceremony, he said the bill of rights came from a variety of interviews, surveys, meetings, and conversations with both DOES customers and internal staff. “So those seven pillars really express what the district residents want in their services. As the agency leader, it’s my responsibility to carry out the mayor’s vision and that we do our part,” he said. At the event, Bowser said that her vision was for all of the DOES job centers to be first-stop resources rather than last resorts. “These are centers where people, all of our residents, should think of as a place to get back into the job market, to change their trajectory, to retrain and to take advantage of all of the opportunities that is Washington DC,” she said. Listing the programs in place to help people meet employment goals, including the Quick Path to Interview Program; the DC Infrastructure Academy; Learn,

Mayor Bowser watches an introductory video on a monitor at the entrance to the American Job Center.

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Deputy Mayor for Greater Economic Opportunity (DMGEO) Courtney Snowden, Mayor Muriel Bowser, and Director of Department of Employment Services (DOES) Odie Donald II cut the ribbon at the new American Job Center Headquarters (AJC HQ) at 4058 Minnesota Ave. NE on Wednesday, Oct. 18.

Earn, Advance, Prosper (LEAP); Career Connections and Aspire, Bowser said DOES programs would help ensure that residents can take part in the quality of life available in the District. After the ceremony, where she was presented with a DOES blazer, Bowser went through a tour of the center. She moved through the space like a client seeking employment or education assistance. DC DOES has worked to improve its service and image over the past five years. In 2012, the US Department of Labor designated the District a “high risk” partner after judging employment programs inadequate and finding that the District did not meet annual enrollment targets in placing youth in jobs or in employment readiness education. The designation was lifted in September of this year. Dysfunction at the workforce agencies was a factor cited by officials for the city’s failure to spend the tens of millions of dollars in District and federal funds available for employment programs. Donald said that when the Bows-

er administration took over there were only eight people in the Out-of-School Youth Program. “There were a variety of different reasons for that,” he said, “but I think there was not a concerted focus on ensuring that youth and youth employment and youth job training be really the center of our economic development activities.” Currently more than a thousand youth are enrolled in the program, he added. Donald emphasized that the agency has been solid for a long time, but added, “While I think the culture was really good, we’ve launched some initiatives to activate our staff to be able to make some recommendations to improve services.” He explained, “The mayor gave us a directive on how to improve services and we just leveraged staff to get it done.” The remodeled American Jobs Center HQ at 4058 Minnesota Ave. NE opened to the public on Monday, Oct 23. Services are available to every resident and many businesses in the District of Columbia.

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NEW PUBLIC ART PROJECT CONNECTS ANACOSTIA HISTORIC DISTRICT TO RIVER

On Friday, Sept. 29, a ribbon-cutting ceremony inaugurated a new public art installation at the Good Hope Road SE underpass, with the aim of connecting historic Anacostia to its river, both separated by Interstate 295 for over four decades. Building Bridges Across the River and ARCH Development Corporation, with the support of the Kresge Foundation, Pepco, and City First Bank, worked collaboratively for over 22 months to realize the project. A 2014 study by a group of Virginia Tech students, who led a three-month “walkability and accessibility study,” according to Building Bridges Across the River, suggested the use of art as a means of reconnecting the Anacostia neighborhood to its riverfront. A partnership between Building Bridges Across the River and ARCH Development Corporation ensued to implement the study’s findings. Duane Gautier, president of ARCH Development Corporation, drew up plans for a series of panels based on a similar installation he saw while traveling in Europe. ARCH’s staff then constructed and installed the panels. The public art “mural” consists of six sets of triptychs for a total of 18 panels. Each of the triptychs is illuminated from the edge of the panels and not from the rear as with other similar installations. The selection of artist Bruce McNeil’s series “A Boat Tour Down the Anacostia River” dovetails seamlessly with the aim of connecting historic Anacostia with its river through public art panels under I-295. McNeil has documented the Anacostia River for over 20 years through a visual narrative of his personal connection to the waterway. He partnered with artist Michael Platt to print largescale images for the public art panels.

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At the public inauguration ceremony, Ward 7 Councilmember Vincent Gray stated, “I’m proud that internationally acclaimed artist and Ward 7 resident Bruce McNeil helped create the environmental art for the lighted 295 underpass art installation connecting east-end neighborhoods to Anacostia Park, the river, and the future Bridge Park.” “A Boat Tour Down the Anacostia River” documents the passage of the river from its headwaters in Maryland to its confluence with the Potomac River at Poplar Point. Each of the triptychs shows the journey, including points along the way like the Eastern Power Boat Club, the Navy Yard, and one of the river’s ubiquitous residents, a great blue heron. Further examination of McNeil’s iconic images of the Anacostia for this public art series reveals the artist’s desire to see a return of the river to a more pristine environmental state while remembering its history.

ANACOSTIA PLAYHOUSE WELCOMES TWO PRODUCTIONS IN NOVEMBER

Brave Soul Collective’s “WTF Happened to Baby Sister?” returns to the Anacostia Playhouse for a three-night limited engagement. Inspired by Michael Sainte-Andress and James Foster Jr., and written and directed by Thembi Duncan, the popular production pays homage to Hollywood divas of a bygone era as well as R&B music. Audiences should prepare themselves for a riotous combination of drag performances, bondage, comedy, vendettas, and even murder! Actors Jared Shamberger and Monte J. Wolfe play the Fabulous Jenkins Sisters, two “glamourous drag ball icons” according to the press release, who have fallen on hard times. Cast members Aleta C. Dunn and Jivon Lee Jackson round out the production.

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“WTF Happened to Baby Sister?” runs on Nov. 16 and Nov. 18 (all shows at 8 p.m.). Restoration Stage Presents the premiere of “The Very Last Days of the First Colored Circus.” Written by Steven A. Butler Jr., an Arena Stage/Playwright’s Fellow, and directed by Courtney Baker-Oliver, a graduate of Duke Ellington School of the Arts, “The Very Last Days of the First Colored Circus” retraces the footsteps of Butler’s great-grandparents Ollie Thomas and Ruby Dyson, who lived in LaPlata, Md. With the 1927 Charles County Fair as the backdrop, “The Very Last Days of the First Colored Circus” revisits forgotten black history by recounting the plight of black circus performers of the period. Butler’s drama examines love, family, and loss from an almost personal, genealogical perspective. Courtney Baker-Oliver and Christopher John have composed original music for the play while interweaving period music. The musical director is Wilkie Ferguson and the cho-

Artist Bruce McNeil’s “A Boat Tour Down the Anacostia River” series inaugurates rotating public exhibition

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reographer is Raquis Petree. Producers include Courtney Baker-Oliver, Steven Butler Jr., Suli Myrie, and Rikki Howie Lacewell. Desire Dubose is the assistant director. “The Very Last Days of the First Colored Circus” runs from Oct. 19 to Nov. 12. The Anacostia Playhouse is located at 2020 Shannon Place SE. For tickets call 202-290-2328 or visit www.anacostiaplayhouse.com.

ANACOSTIA COMMUNITY MUSEUM

In November, the Anacostia Community Museum offers two events free of charge to the public: a performance by the Alon Nechushtan Ensemble and a screening and discussion of “I Am Not Your Negro.” The Alon Nechushtan Ensemble, made up of Alon Nechushtan (piano), Matt Aronoff (bass), Ronen Itzik (drums), Theljohn Allen (trumpet), Derrick Michaels (tenor), and Russel Kirk (alto sax), with special guests Todd Marcus (clarinet and bass clarinet) and Delandria Mills (flute), will perform the “Dark Side of Monk,” a tribute concert to Thelonius Monk, on Nov. 11, from 2 to 4 p.m., to honor the musician’s 100th birthday. The ensemble has performed in jazz festivals in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia and has recorded extensively on European label Enja Records. When James Baldwin died in 1987, he had just begun writing a personal account of the assassination of Medgar Evers, Malcom X, and Martin Luther King Jr., all of whom were close friends of the writer. Baldwin would title his project “Remember This House” but left behind only 30 pages posthumously. Set in a documentary format and narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, PBS-produced “I Am Not Your Negro” imagines what Baldwin would have written had he finished his work. Nominated for an Oscar for best documentary, the film critically examines race in the United States from Baldwin’s era to the present day. A question-and-answer moderated by Tyechia L. Thompson will follow the screening. Thompson is the author of “Mapping City Limits: Post 1960s Paris and the Writings of James Baldwin, James Emanuel and Jake Lamar.” Thompson lectures in the Department of English at Howard University. The screening and discussion are scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Both events are free but an RSVP is requested: call 202-633-4844 or visit www.anacostia. si.edu. The Anacostia Community Museum is located at 1901 Fort Place SE.

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NEW SHARON CLARK CD CELEBRATES ELLA

by Steve Monroe

Our own gifted songstress Sharon Clark has released a new CD that celebrates Ella Fitzgerald and pairs Clark with pianist Joel Martin, who has specialized in performing works that cross the boundaries between jazz and classical music. “Intimate Ella” is available at www.cdbaby. com and focuses on Fitzgerald’s quieter, more nuanced sounds. Clark uses her expertise to fashion a supremely listenable recording that does true justice Fitzgerald’s legacy. Martin promotes his “jazzical” sounds, per www.jazzical.com, as “a celebration of creative fusion – it’s the explosive union of classical composition and jazz innovation ignited with a fresh spirit all its own.” It “captures the dynamic force of multiple cultures and influences, unleashing a kinetic energy that breaks down boundaries and yields whole new worlds of musical expression.” “Intimate Ella” certainly expresses the energy of Clark’s finely tuned sense and phrasing and elegance, from “Black Coffee” to “Do Nothing till You Hear from Me” to “One More for My Baby,” and more. Martin has collaborated with and/or written music for Grammy Award-winners Kathleen Battle, Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas, Brooklyn Youth Chorus, cellist Eugene Friesen of the Paul Winter Consort, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jaimoe of the Allman Brothers, according to jazzical.com. He has also produced and played on recordings by Brazilian jazz artist Paul Lieberman, gospel jazz singer Jolie Rocke Brown, among many others. At 17, Martin was the youngest pianist ever, and the first African-American pianist, according to jazzical.com, to compete in the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. He has appeared as a soloist with the New York Philharmonic, Cab Calloway Orchestra, and other orchestras. You can catch Clark in person at upcoming performances at the Arts in Motion show with the Chris Grasso Quartet on Dec. 8 at the Leisure World Crystal Ballroom in Silver Spring (see

NOVEMBER HIGHLIGHTS: … The Alon Nechushtan Ensemble/Dark Side of Monk, Nov. 11, Anacostia Community Museum ... Stephanie Nakasian, Nov. 11, The Alex/Graham Georgetown Hotel ... George Colligan Trio/CD Release Party, Nov. 11, Jazzway 6004/Baltimore ... Roy Hargrove, Nov. 11-12, Blues Alley ... Brian Blade, Nov. 12, Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club ... Levon Mikaelian, Nov. 12, Twins Jazz ... Thelonious Monk Tribute, Nov. 12, 19, 26, DC Jazz Jam/The Brixton ... Jazzmeia Horn, Nov. 13, Blues Alley ... Gato Libre/Transparent Productions, Nov. 14, Rhizome ... Chelsey Green Project, Nov. 15, Blues Alley ... Joe Vetter, Nov. 15, Twins Jazz ... Paul Carr & Real Jazz Rising, Nov. 17, Westminster Presbyterian Church ... Tim Whalen Septet, Nov. 17-18, Twins Jazz ... Shacara Rogers, Nov. 18, The Alex ... Christian Sands/Discovery Artist, Nov. 18, Kennedy Center Jazz Club ... Roberta Gambarini, Nov. 16-19, Blues Alley ... Jeff Cosgrove/Noah Preminger Quar-

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www.aimarts.net for more information) and Dec. 9, and at the Jazzway Holiday Show with Chris Grasso at Jazzway 6004 in Baltimore (www.jazzway6004.org).

NECHUSHTAN ENSEMBLE CELEBRATES MONK AT ANACOSTIA MUSEUM

The Alon Nechushtan Ensemble presents the “Dark Side of Monk” on Nov. 11 at the Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Place SE, in another area event celebrating the 100th anniversary year of the birth of Thelonious Monk. Using “innovative arrangements, the group will highlight the compositional brilliance of Monk’s linear approach to melody and rhythms.” See www. anacostia.si.edu for complete information.

TRANSPARENT PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS GATO LIBRE AT RHIZOME

Bobby Hill Jr.’s Transparent Productions returns for its 21st season on Nov. 14 with Gato Libre, featuring Satoko Fujii, accordion, Kappa Maki, trumpet, and Neko Jaras, trombone, at Rhizome, 6950 Maple Ave. NW. Admission is $20. See www. transparentproductionsdc.org.

INREVIEW… KRIS FUNN’S ‘CORNERSTORE’

Our Baltimore/Washington corridor bassist extraordinaire Kris Funn has produced an eminently impressive debut recording, “Cornerstore,” an offering fully stocked with delights for all music fans, those of R&B, funk, jazz, rock, and hip-hop leanings. Funn’s always lyrical, melodic bass lines highlight the tunes on the CD, including “Visceral,” “Thursday Night Prayer Meeting,” “Mind Control,” and “PIF” among others. Check it out at www.cdbaby.com. Steve Monroe is a Washington, DC, writer who can be reached at steve@jazzavenues.com and followed at www. twitter.com/jazzavenues.

tet, Nov. 19, Twins Jazz ... Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra/Miho Hazama, Nov. 20, Levine Music/Silver Spring ... Kandace Springs, Nov. 21, Blues Alley ... Bobby Felder’s Big Band, Nov. 24, Westminster ... Kenny Rittenhouse, Nov. 24-25, Twins Jazz ... Danielle Wertz, Nov. 25, The Alex ... A Gospel According to Jazz Christmas Tour, Nov. 26, Bethesda Blues & Jazz ... Braxton Cook, Nov. 27, Blues Alley ... Arturo Sandoval, Nov. 30, Blues Alley NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS: 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

A Divinely Petulant God Descends by Barbara Wells

God begins by describing creation: He recalls that he was bored and thought, “Let Me take a brief break from eternity, and devote the better part of a week to creating a universe, and just kind of see what happens.” (In a particularly novel revelation, he notes that he originally populated the Garden of Eden with Adam and Steve.) From there, with steadily escalating irreverence, he unveils his updated commandments along with running commentary on irksome phenomena, such as the utter idiocy of professional athletes thanking him when they score. With a display of wildly variegated emotion, Story riffs on everything from Biblical history to current events, sustaining his signature energy even without benefit of interplay with fellow actors on the stage. Unfortunately, the script largely relegates Smithson and Casey to interjecting facts or questions and otherwise mugging to accentuate points in Story’s monologue. Depending on one’s appreciation of Javerbaum’s particular brand of astute but cynical humor, the play is a laugh riot, a mildly amusing diversion, or a downright offensive screed. In fact, one line prompted an audience member to dart from the theater in mid-performance, never to return. And with a script derived from a Twitter feed that evolved into a best-selling book (The Last Testament: A Memoir by God), the challenge of converting a string of jokes (however insightful) into a theatrical experience is clear. Yet thanks to Story’s charismatic intensity, this cleverly packaged examination of Judeo-Christian beliefs is never dull and often potentially provocative. And to Javerbaum’s credit, its gloomy view of God’s love for humanity is mercifully leavened with a final message of hope. Signature Theatre presents “An Act of God” through Nov. 26, 2017.

ignature Theatre plows new ground in “An Act of God,” unearthing the concept of an unforgiving, disinterested, or even completely absent deity through the deeply dark humor of The Daily Show’s David Javerbaum. Wherever this show has played nationwide, audiences have no doubt heard its premise before: If there is a God, he or she may not care about us humans at all. But those audiences probably haven’t heard this assertion voiced in a theater by God himself — or, rather, by the appealing actor appropriated to embody him. Barbara Wells is a writer and editor for Reingold, a social marketing communications firm. She In this production, following in the steps of renowned comic TV actors Jim Parand her husband live on Capitol Hill. sons of “The Big Bang Theory” and Sean Hayes of “Will and Grace,” that actor is the vivacious Tom Story. As God announces at the play’s outset: “My essence is formless, for I transcend Tom Story (God), Jamie all dualities, including that of form and formlessness. Yet tonight Smithson (Gabriel), and I have chosen to appear in form — specifically that of Tom StoEvan Casey (Michael) in ry, beloved D.C. actor and seven-time Helen Hayes nominee.” An Act of God at Signature Story is more than up to the task. Working with a script comTheatre. Photo: Margot posed of epithets worthy of Shakespeare, hammy one-liners, and Schulman. a few moments of genuine cosmic reflection, he needs to be alternately haughty, witty, endearing, and intelligent. It’s a tall order to almost single-handedly hold the attention of an assembly of humans when, ultimately, your character would smite and damn every one of them to hell without a second thought. Decked out in a white satin jacquard sport coat by costume designer Robert Croghan that could have been plucked from Liberace’s wardrobe, Story holds court from a fancifully ornamented white tufted loveseat on Daniel Conway’s set: a cross between a game show stage and tarted-up South Beach sitting room. He’s joined by Jamie Smithson as the angel Gabriel, serving as an excessively appreciative sidekick announcer, and Evan Casey as the more skeptical angel Michael, who occasionally dashes into the audience to solicit questions (like “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?”) that are clearly really his own. Why are God and his angels in Shirlington? As God explains, he has “grown weary of the Ten Commandments in exactly the same way that Don McLean has grown weary of ‘American Pie.’” So, he continues: “Tonight I shall give thee a new Ten Commandments, one that will forever end that uncertainty regarding what it is I desire from humanity that has caused so much bitterness and hatred among you over the millennia, all of which I found very flattering. Thanks again. Means a lot.”

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The Garden Spot

The Anacostia Community Museums Garden Programs

Learning how to dig in the dirt.

by Derek Thomas

THE MUSEUM AT THE TOP OF THE HILL

The Anacostia Community Museum (ACM) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. As a part of the celebration and in collaboration with the urban waterways research and education initiative at the museum, the ACM has sponsored two vibrant and rich programs focused on the urban gardening experience. According to research specialist Katrina Lashley, “As the first federally funded community museum, the museum’s work has always been guided by the precept that museums should be reflections of the communities they serve – active spaces in which residents see themselves reflected in exhibitions and programming which, while celebrating the accomplishments of the past, honestly explore the roots and realities of their present.” She adds, “Going a step further, museums should provide tools and resources with which residents are empowered to address issues relevant to their daily concerns and take steps to ensure the development of healthy, viable communities.” Lashley cites ACM’s community garden and its parallel school initiative, “A Year in the Garden,” as reflections of the museum’s commitment to community engagement and empowerment and the exploration of the many issues at play in the creation of healthy communities. And so, a seed has been planted in Anacostia, and a garden has started to grow.

THE URBAN GARDEN MOVEMENT

The urban garden movement is nothing new. Many great gardening minds have spent decades researching intelligent ways to get urban dwellers back to their roots. Numerous books have been written with the purpose of inspiring folks to start digging the dirt. I grew up watching “Crocket’s Victory Garden” and on many Sundays could be found out back of my family’s home digging in the dirt.

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of us away from the urban garden movement. We choose to continue to live in a world where growing our food is never considered an option, or worse, considered something out of our realm of reality. We choose to be nongardeners. This departure from the land is due in large part to our disbelief in gardening as a The Anacostia Community Museum’s garden program, part one: installing a raised garden bed. sustainable way to make a difference in our own Today, with all the urban gardening noise, there lives. But gardens can change a community and many are still many people who have never known the joy lives therein, one seed at a time. that comes with planting a seed, watching it grow, and A GARDEN GROWS IN ANACOSTIA having a successful harvest of homegrown vegetables. Wards 7 and 8 have been designated food deserts. The Many urban dwellers feel that the urban environinteresting thing about this designation is that it is a ment is not conducive to planting and growing vegetavery preventable diagnosis. Due to lack of nutritionbles. Our urban lifestyles are not those of our ancestors, al foods in the community and an overall absence of we don’t have the same environments that they enhealthy eateries and nutritional choices, the residents joyed. Urban constraints such as lack of soil or of time, live in a challenging, downward spiral where eating and an educational disconnect of how easy it is to garhealthy is not the norm. Residents may have to leave den, and even economics, can conspire to keep many

The ACM has designed five unique garden beds on its grounds and has been hosting a series of garden programs this fall. Participants have learned how to construct an urban garden bed. The second workshop focused on the proper planting of a raised garden bed. Participants have learned important skills associated with the care of an urban garden. During the final workshop, participants will learn the importance of the harvest by participating in the harvest festival on Nov. 18, at 10:30 a.m.

THE PROGRAMS

the area to get a healthy variety of foods that can enrich their diets. The garden programs at the ACM are designed to teach and inspire residents that gardening, healthy eating, and healthy living are cohabitants and enrich each other. When the three are combined they help hydrate the food desert and in time make it diminish. Through the gardening programs set up by the ACM, residents have a forum to enliven their communities and break the recidivism of non-healthy eating. Growing good foods does not have to be a one-off. Learning how to have a home garden is an easy process. Learning that the process of planting a seed, growing a garden, and harvesting it begets the process of nurture is a priceless joy and a positive way to join the urban garden movement for life.

THE URBAN GARDEN BED

If you have visited a schoolyard or even a playground, you may have stumbled across one of those urban garden boxes. They have been springing up like, well, weeds in many of our urban settings.

These programs were the brainchild of the ACM’s staff, which holds the museum’s mission near and dear to everything they do. They have been a great success. Where we must get behind them is in the spaces in between. The time between each program is the time that makes the next program a success. What tends to be the shortcoming of these urban garden programs is the lack of consistent management. We must, as stewards of the urban garden movement, become committed to adopting these urban oases and start taking the time to weed, prune, nourish, and water these vessels for our growth. For upcoming gardening programs please contact the Anacostia Community Museum at www.anacostia.si.edu. Someone once penned a phrase that several decades ago adorned a rock in a garden I once had the honor of taking care of: “An hour spent in the garden puts life’s problems into perspective.” In my involvement with this program and school initiative I have been able to relive my childhood Sunday gardening adventures, while trying to remember that “Each one must teach one.”

Vegetable gardens can be instructional and fun.

The community planting event at ACM.

Derek “The Garden Guy” Thomas has been nationally recognized for his garden design work. He is committed to the urban waterways movement by teaching and lecturing on the importance of protecting and preserving the waterways of DC and beyond. He plants a garden every year. He runs Thomas Landscapes LLC. His garden segments can be seen on his company’s YouTube channel. He can be contacted at www.thomaslandscapes.com or @thomasgardenguy on Twitter. Getting the Sousa Junior High School garden program growing.

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Christopher Shorter, DPW’s director, noted, “We’re very proud of this website as it provides a wealth of information on proper waste disposal and reduction. There’s even downloadable signage in seven languages that can be printed to help clarify what is recyclable.” ZeroWasteDC also maintains a Facebook page and a Twitter account where residents can pose questions about recycling. Even canning lids are recyclable. Who knew? But what does “Zero Waste” mean and why is there so much talk about it these days? The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) defines zero waste as “efforts to reduce solid waste generation to nothing, or as close to nothing as possible, by minimizing excess consumption and maximizing the recovery of solid wastes through recycling and composting.” While aspirations of true zero waste may be noble, they’re readily recognized as impractical at a large scale. As cities develop their zero waste goals, for most this means diverting 80-90 percent of waste away from landfills and incineration that produce methane and other harmful greenhouse gases. A combination of recycling, food recovery (ensuring that good food is distributed to others), and composting of food and yard waste makes these goals feasible. Per the Sustainable DC plan, DC has a goal of diverting 80 percent of its waste away from landfills and incineration by 2032. The District’s “Solid Waste Diversion DC Department of Public Works celebrates expanded recycling in the District. Photo: DPW Report” published in 2016 found a cityThe District is asking all residents living in singlewide residential diversion rate (waste diverted from family homes or buildings with three or fewer units to landfills and incineration) of 20.96 percent. comply with the Mayor’s List of Recyclables. AccordTommy Wells, DOEE’s director, noted, “We have ing to DPW, effective Jan. 1, 2018, commercial propwork ahead of us to reach that 80 percent goal, but with erties including multi-family dwellings, office buildDC’s bag fee, Compostable and Recyclable Food Serings, and restaurants will be required to recycle this vice Ware Requirements, along with the expanded list full suite of materials. of recyclables and a growing composting program, I’m confident we’re going to get there.” Then the confusion A NEW WEBSITE ANSWERS RECYCLING over recycling will be a thing of the past.

DC’s List of Recyclable Items Expands, but Plastic Bags are Out! by Catherine Plume

onfused by what can and can’t be recycled? Does the list of “acceptable” recyclables at your workplace differ from what the DC Department of Public Works (DPW) says can be recycled in your home bin? Relax. DC is making recycling easier, and working toward “zero waste.” The District has launched two new initiatives this fall that promise to make recycling and waste reduction easier and clearer.

THE MAYOR’S LIST OF RECYCLABLES: STANDARDIZING RECYCLING ACROSS DC

On Oct. 5, DPW, the Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE), and the Department of General Services (DGS) came together to announce an expanded and standardized list of recyclable items in the District. Now, in addition to paper, metal, cartons, and glass, you can recycle pizza boxes, paper and plastic plates, cups, lids, to-go food containers, plastic produce, and deli and bakery containers and trays. All of these items can be placed directly into the blue recycling bins that the District issues to singlefamily residences. DC Public Schools are also getting in on the program. The Mayor’s List will be reviewed and updated every two years to keep on top of recycling trends and advances. While the list mostly expands the items that can be recycled, there are some exceptions. Plastic bags are no longer accepted in DC recycling as they tend to clog and halt recycling facility equipment. This means that recyclables should be placed directly into the blue bins – not placed in plastic bags first. Annie White, manager of the DPW Office of Waste Diversion, notes, “Most supermarkets accept plastic bags for recycling, and that’s the best place to recycle them.”

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AND WASTE DISPOSAL QUESTIONS

Further to answer questions about waste disposal, the District has launched a new website, www.zerowaste. dc.gov, a one-stop resource for residents, businesses, and schools to learn about what can (and cannot) be recycled, composting options, waste reduction suggestions, and hazardous waste disposal opportunities.

Catherine Plume is a lifelong environmentalist, a writer, and a blogger for the DC Recycler: www.DCRecycler.blogspot.com; Twitter @DC_Recycler. She is also a board member of the DC Chapter of the Sierra Club and of Green America, but her perspectives are her own and do not necessarily represent the positions of either organization.

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.

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$378,000 $335,000 $310,000 $270,500 $250,000 $220,000

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1423 22ND ST SE 1766 W ST SE 1726 MINNESOTA AVE SE 2204 16TH ST SE 1611 Q ST SE 1338 DEXTER TER SE

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5608 KANSAS AVE NW 236 PEABODY ST NW

CONGRESS HEIGHTS

3303 7TH ST SE 431 VALLEY AVE SE 36 BRANDYWINE ST SW 4252 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SW 1204 BARNABY TER SE 135 DANBURY ST SW 3871 HALLEY TER SE 3835 1ST ST SE 1212 TRENTON PL SE 85 ELMIRA ST SW 644 BRANDYWINE ST SE 78 DARRINGTON ST SW 162 JOLIET ST SW 3815 1ST ST SE

DEANWOOD

4806 HAYES ST NE 4917 FOOTE ST NE 3966 CAPITOL ST NE 4202 GAULT PL NE 5341 JAY ST NE 308 63RD ST NE 5253 BANKS PL NE 4404 HAYES ST NE 527 59TH ST NE 212 55TH ST NE 714 55TH ST NE 553 45TH ST NE 510 50TH ST NE 5358 HAYES ST NE 5017 SHERIFF RD NE 5643 CLAY PL NE 26 35TH ST NE 5151 SHERIFF RD NE

FORT DUPONT PARK

4305 MASSACHUSETTS AVE SE 1159 46TH ST SE 4321 BARKER ST SE 4311 BURNS ST SE 4608 EASY PL SE 1130 45TH PL SE 3321 DUBOIS PL SE 4624 REED TER SE 3327 B ST SE 4341 F ST SE 4423 G ST SE 4448 ALABAMA AVE SE

$432,000 $425,000

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$451,000 $421,000 $420,000 $360,000 $353,000 $330,000 $330,000 $320,000 $302,000 $250,000 $241,000 $230,000 $226,000 $215,000 $213,000 $170,000 $152,500 $150,000

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$455,000 $450,000 $441,000 $430,000 $398,000 $372,500 $365,000 $354,900 $350,000 $330,000 $305,000 $275,000

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1504 FORT DAVIS PL SE 3309 E ST SE 1517 41ST ST SE 1503 FORT DAVIS ST SE

KINGMAN PARK 1618 F ST NE

MARSHALL HEIGHTS

5110 H ST SE 5030 IVORY WALTERS LN SE 4684 A ST SE 5453 BASS PL SE

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$265,000 $199,500 $195,500 $166,250

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CONDO ANACOSTIA

13081308 TALBERT CT SE #22B 1950 NAYLOR RD SE #203 2320 CHESTER ST SE #102

CONGRESS HEIGHTS 210 OAKWOOD ST SE #210

DEANWOOD

429 60TH ST NE ##1

HILL CREST

2115 SUITLAND TER SE #102 2105 FORT DAVIS ST SE #201 3941 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE #301 3821 V ST SE #101 2010 38TH ST SE #101 3939 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE #202

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2838 HARTFORD ST SE #202 1907 GOOD HOPE RD SE #206 3031 30TH ST SE #5

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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Beth Bradley’s church’s Christmas pageant is predictable every year. The angel choir wears too much lipstick. The shepherds are all in their father’s bathrobes. The minister’s son is permanently cast in the role of Joseph. But, when authoritative pageant director Mrs. Armstrong breaks her leg, it is up to Beth’s inexperienced mother Grace to step in. The timing couldn’t be worse, as the rambunctious Herdman children, a rough and tough group of siblings from the “wrong side of the tracks,” descend upon the pageant, lured by the promise of free dessert at Sunday school. They are determined to win all the lead roles for themselves. The church “ladies” are beside themselves. All the shepherds quit because Gladys Herdman “hits too hard.” The show is briefly re-titled “Revenge at Bethlehem” and the church catches on fire. But, Beth and her community watch in surprise as the same old Christmas story is rejuvenated by the creativity, energy and unexpected sincerity of a misunderstood young family. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever runs Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 and Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. from Dec. 9. Adults are $20, youth 14 and under, $10. Pay-What-You-Can 30 minutes prior to

“THE SNOWY DAY” FOREVER STAMPS ISSUED

The Snowy Day forever stamps, issued nationwide in October, are based on an award-winning children’s book by Ezra Jack Keats. In this Caldecott Award-winning book, a small boy named Peter experiences the joy of a snowy day. First published in 1962, this now-classic book broke the color barrier in mainstream children’s publishing. The vivid and ageless illustrations and text, beloved by several generations of readers, have earned a place in the pantheon of great American children’s literature. ezra-jack-keats.org. “Ezra Jack Keats (1916-1983) was a pioneer in American children’s literature. He based the lives of his multiracial characters on his childhood but added loving parents, friends and pets. He wanted no child to be an outsider. ‘If we could see each other exactly as the other is,” he wrote, “this would be a different world.’” Image: Courtesy of the United States Post Office

curtain. Get tickets at anacostiaplayhouse.com. Anacostia Playhouse is at 2020 Shannon Pl. SE.

Urban Gardening Project Family Program In this workshop on Nov. 18, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., participants learn the historical importance of harvest and crop growing in DC’s African American and Native American communities post-civil war. Learn about African American’s cultural past as gardeners and the im-

DUKE ELLINGTON’S FAMILY HOLIDAY MUSICAL

On Dec. 9 at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. and Dec. 10 at 1:30 p.m., come groove along with the Duke’s jazz piano. Take the kids on an interactive journey through Duke Ellington’s DC and discover how a local hero championed African-American musicians, influenced the Harlem Renaissance, shaped the cultural history of DC and became an international star. Written by Mattias Kraemer and directed by Angelisa Gillyard. Jazz combo & singers with Stanley Thurston at the piano. General admission for this In Series production is $25; seniors and young professionals, $23; kids and students, $15. This production is at GALA Theatre at Tivoli Square, 3333 14th St. NW. inseries.org. Portrait of Duke Ellington, Paramount Theater, New York, N.Y., ca. Sept. 1946. Photo: William P. Gottlieb

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portant contribution of Native Americans to the celebration of Thanksgiving. Participants receive vegetables to take home and will take part in the feast celebration. This workshop is led by gardening expert, landscape designer, educator and entrepreneur Derek Thomas. Derek is the “Garden Guy” on WTTG Fox 5 TV. Register online or call 202-633-4844. Anacostia Community Museum, 901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu.

Step Afrika!’s Family Fun Pack From Dec. 15 to 30, DC’s internationally-known percussive dance company invites you to celebrate the holidays with clapping, stomping and all-around fun for all ages featuring their furry friends from the Animal Kingdom. Enjoy a special dance party with DJ Frosty the Snowman. Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show is suited to adults and kids age 4, up. Attending as a family? Get four tickets for $100 with their Family Fun Pack. Regular ticket prices are $18 to $45. The Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org.

Saturday Mornings at The National Visit the National Theatre on select Saturday mornings for free programs that engage and inspire young minds. Saturday programming is best suited for children 4 to

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10. Siblings and friends of other ages are always welcome. Performances take place Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the Helen Hayes Gallery. The National Theatre is at 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Tickets may be reserved one week prior to the performance. The reservation system closes at 10 a.m. on the Friday before the performance but walk-ins are welcome if there is room. Register and get more information at thenationaldc.org. Here’s the remaining fall lineup: Nov. 4, Rainbow Puppets - The Really Big Dinosaur Show; Nov. 18, Pinot & Augustine; Dec. 2, Virginia Ballet Company & School - Nutcracker; Dec. 9, Traveling Lantern - A Christmas Carol; and Dec. 16, Bright Star Theatre: Holiday Songs - Music Around the World.

The Choral Arts Society’s Family Christmas On Dec. 16, 1 p.m., the young and the young at heart will revel in the joy of the season as holiday favorites ring throughout the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. Bring the kids for an unforgettable holiday experience as Maestro Scott Tucker and the Choral Arts Chorus leads listeners on a whirlwind tour of favorite sing-alongs and Christmas classics. Expect visits from Santa, Frosty and Rudolph! This one-hour concert is perfect for children ages 5, up. $20 to $45. kennedy-center.org.

Muscogee Creek Festival On Nov. 16, 17 and 18, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., the Muscogee (Creek) Nation celebrates its tribal history, heri-

tage and culture with three days of performances, music and other cultural demonstrations. The festival includes stomp dancing and hands-on activities for children and families, along with a marketplace showcasing jewelry, traditional recipes and more. National Museum of the American Indian, Fourth Street and Independence Ave. SW. nmai.si.edu.

USAF Band Holiday Concert for Kids The United States Air Force (USAF) Band Holiday Concert for Kids is on Dec. 8, 10:30 a.m., at the DAR Constitution Hall, 18th and D Streets NW. The concert is about 60 minutes long. Reservations are required. To reserve seats, teachers should send their email, school name, number of students and chaperones attending, and general age or grade level of students attending at usaf.jbanafw.afdw-staff.mbx.usafband-holiday-kids-concert@mail.mil. Requests will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

Arena Stage Family Fun Pack Arena Stage’s Family Fun Pack offers four seats for only $125. Orders must include a minimum of two patrons between ages 5 and 17 per Family Fun Pack and cannot be combined with any other offer or applied to previously purchased tickets. There is a limit of two Family Fun Packs per household. All standard fees apply. Family Fun Packs must be purchased by phone or in person. Other restrictions may apply. Family Fun

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DC Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes Launched Deputy Mayor for Education Jennifer Niles has launched the Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OST Office). The OST Office will ensure the more than 33,400 young people who attend subsidized out-of-school time programs across the District have access to high-quality learning opportunities outside of the normal school day. Out-ofschool time programs serve young people whenever school is not in session, including after the school day ends, weekends, seasonal school breaks, professional development days and summer vacation. In accordance with the Office on Youth Outcomes and Grants Establishment Act of 2016, the OST Office will support the equitable distribution of high quality out-ofschool time programs through coordination among government agencies, grant making, technical assistance and data evaluation.

Harry Potter in Concert On Nov. 24, 7 p.m., Nov. 25, 7 p.m., and Nov. 26, 2 p.m., relive the magic of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in high definition on a giant screen while hearing the NSO perform John Williams’s unforgettable score live to picture. Most enjoyed by age 5, up. All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket. $29 to $99. kennedy-center.org.

Theatre for the Very Young’s “The Apple Tree” tells the story of a woman who lives in the countryside with her lively dog, her shy cat and her cuddly sheep. When she decides to plant an apple tree to make a pie for her birthday, the woman is surprised by an unexpected little helper. Don’t miss Beech Tree Puppet’s Atlas debut. Best for ages 2 through 8. $12. All patrons age 1 and above must have a ticket. On stage at the Atlas, from Nov. 15 to 19. atlasarts.org. Atlas presents Beech Tree Puppets

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The Adventures of Young Jane Goodall Before she was a renowned humanitarian, conservationist, and animal activist, Dr. Jane Goodall was a little girl with a very special toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. Together, Jane and Jubilee went on outdoor adventures and observed all the miracles of nature around them. As they learned more and more on their expeditions, Jane dreamed of spending the rest of her life living with and helping animals. And one day, she would go on to do just that. In this brand new musical adaptation, join young Jane and her special friend as they learn about the world around them and the importance of protecting all living species. With anecdotes taken directly from Jane Goodall’s autobiography, this adaptation makes this very true story accessible for the young and young at heart. On stage at the Kennedy Center, Nov. 15 to Dec. 13, it is most enjoyed by age six, up. kennedycenter.org.

SEASON’S GREENINGS AT THE BOTANIC GARDEN

Season’s Greenings at the Botanic Gardens opens on Thanksgiving Day and remains open every day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Jan. 1, 2018. Remember that the best things in life are free. Enjoy 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. Free. 100 Maryland Ave. SW. usbg.gov. Photo: Alice Rose

Civil War Christmas in Camp Open House On Dec. 9, noon to 4 p.m., this event interprets how Christmas was observed during the Civil War. $2 per person; $5 for families. Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. Alexandria, VA. alexandriava.gov/FortWard.

Charlotte’s Web In this beloved classic, Fern, a soft-hearted farm girl, forms an unlikely bond with Wilbur, a charismatic pig. At the Zuckerman Farm, Wilbur meets a silly goose, a moody sheep, a selfish rat and Charlotte, a clever spider. To save her friend, Charlotte weaves flattering messages about him into her web that cause a sensation in the small town. Best for ages 5, up. Plays Nov. 18 to Jan. 7, at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD. imaginationstage.org.

Pinocchio and The Nutcracker Half life-size rod puppets, performed in the Italian “Comedia del Arte” style, tell Carlo Collodi’s story of what it means to be “real”. Share the trials and tribulations of the little live puppet as he finds in one adventure after another that the “easy way” isn’t always the right way. On stage at Glen Echo, through Nov. 17. A Washington tradition for 26 years, “The Nutcracker” is the story of Clara-Marie’s favorite toy, and their adventures together in the Land of the Sugerplum Fairy. Music from Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet blends with marionettes and costume characters to create this unique production. On stage at Glen Echo, Nov. 24 to Dec. 31. These shows are recommended for ages 5, up. Running time is 45 minutes. Tickets are $12. thepuppetco.org.

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