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by Elizabeth O’Gorek

Our River: The Anacostia: Our Own National “River Hero”– Trey Sherard by Bill Matuszeski

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New Dining Options Pop Up West of the River by Celeste McCall

The Old Man of Anacostia: Happy Birthday, Deanwood! by Philip Pannell

What’s on Washington The Crossword The Classifieds

Changing Hands by Don Denton

Notebook by Kathleen Donner

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membership chair for the Deanwood Citizens Association and outreach coordinator for the Deanwood Day event. See page 34 – The Old Man of Anacostia: Happy Birthday, Deanwood! by Philip Pannell

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Choosing a Summer Camp There’s Still Time To Sign Up! by Elizabeth O’Gorek

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Anacostia Community Museum Reopens

The Anacostia Community Museum, located at 1901 Fort Pl. SE, is now open to the public Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “The Food for the People: Eating and Activism in Greater Washington” exhibition takes a deep dive into the District’s food issues past and present. Enjoy outdoor and indoor exhibition featuring artifacts, art installations, videos and hands-on interactive displays. Visit “Food for the People” through Sept. 17, 2022. Free parking; free admission. anacostia.si.edu. Courtesy of the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum. Photo: Samir Megihili

Roller Skating at Anacostia Park

Remember the last time you laced up a pair of roller skates? On summer weekends dance to DJ music as while enjoying this open-air, yet covered, roller rink. Skate ‘rentals’ are free and available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Memorial Day to Labor Day. Anacostia Park is at 1500 Anacostia Dr. SE. Anacostia Park is at 1500 Anacostia Dr. SE. nps.gov/anac/planyourvisit/roller-skating.

Skate “rentals” are free and available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Memorial Day to Labor Day.

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Questlove: MUSIC IS HISTORY at the KC

On Saturday, May 14, 7:30 p.m., harnessing his encyclopedic knowledge of popular music and American history, award-winning musician, producer, director, and best-selling author Questlove returns to the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater for another intimate, insightful discussion on his latest book MUSIC IS HISTORY with a special guest. Focusing on 1971 to the present, Questlove ﬁnds hidden connections in the American tapestry—whether investigating how the blaxploitation era reshaped Black identity or considering the way disco took an assembly-line approach to Black genius. These critical inquiries are complemented by his own memories as a music fan and the way his appetite for pop culture taught him about the country. $60 to $65. kennedy-center.org.

Black Violin and Blind Boys of Alabama at Wolf Trap

Led by classically trained string players Wil B. (viola) and Kev Marcus (violin), Black Violin keeps classical music alive for the next generation. With inﬂuences ranging from Bach to Jay-Z, the group’s unique blend of classical and hiphop breaks down stereotypes and encourages people of all ages, races, and backgrounds to come together. Black Violin is joined by gospel legends and Grammy Award-winners the Blind Boys of Alabama on June 4, 8 p.m. (gates at 6:30 p.m.) at Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna, VA. Tickets are $30, up. wolftrap.org.

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No experience necessary for Tai Chi class in the park.

Kenilworth Park Welcomes the Neighbors

The Kenilworth Park welcomes neighbors this summer with a massive selection of fun, inspirational and calming outdoor activities. The park’s new Outdoor Wellness Series features yoga, Tai Chi, tree walks and forest bathing, get-clothes-dirty volunteer opportunities, paint-a-lotus art classes, drum performances, pontoon and canoe boat tours and music. Read more and register at kenaqgardens.org/explore/wellderness.

Total “Blood-Moon” Eclipse Viewing at the Arboretum

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Give Local Gala at THEARC

The Catalogue for Philanthropy is hosting this year’s ‘Give Local Gala’ on May 19, 7 to 9 p.m., at THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. The gala will take place live and be streamed. In-person guests will enjoy performances and presentations at THEARC Theater as well as dinner outdoors under the stars. Those guests enjoying from home can order a dinner delivered to their doorstep. Tickets start at $50 and are available at cfp-dc.org/cfpdc.

On May 15, 8 p.m. to midnight, kick back and relax in the Arboretum’s Ellipse Meadow while watching the total lunar eclipse of the Blood Moon. See the penumbral eclipse begin and move towards the total eclipse, which will reach its maximum around midnight. This event is free but registration is required at fona.org.

Growing Community Gardens On Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to noon, inperson and via Zoom, the Anacostia Community Museum presents free gardening classes conducted by guest gardeners. Here’s the lineup: May 24, ‘New Methods in Container Gardens;’ June 18, ‘Specialty Plants for Small Spaces;’ July 23, ‘Birds and Bees in the Garden;’ Aug. 27, ‘Thriving Fauna;’ and Sept. 24, ‘Garden Pests.’ The Anacostia Community Museum is at 1901 Fort Pl. SE. Register at anacostia.si.edu/events. LEFT: Courtesy of the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum

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A totally eclipsed moon can be called a blood moon due to its reddish copper appearance. This phenomenon happens when the only light reflected from the lunar surface has been refracted by the earth’s atmosphere causing ray light scattering, a similar answer to what causes sunsets and sunrises to be red.

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Volunteer at Kenilworth Park

Join Friends of Kenilworth Park for a morning of park stewardship activities on May 21 and June 25, 9 a.m. to noon (rain or shine). Check-in is at 8:30 a.m. Join in a variety of park cleanup activities including invasive plant removal, litter collection, ﬂower bed weeding and trail maintenance. Some activities involve working in shallow ponds Waders are provided. Dress accordingly to work outside. Registration is required. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is at 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. kenaqgardens.org. Chantilly High School Students volunteer at Kenilworth on Earth Day.

NoMa’s Spring Season Outdoor Movies

On Wednesday evenings, May 11 to June 8, NoMa BID presents CiNoMatic, their outdoor movie series at Alethia Tanner Park, 227 Harry Thomas Way NE. The theme of CiNoMatic’s Spring Season is Wednesday Night Nostalgia. Here’s the lineup: May 11, Mrs. Doubtfire; May 18, Cool Runnings; May 25, The Sandlot; June 1, Space Jam; and June 8, The Princess Bride. Showings begin at sunset, with seating on the lawn opening one hour prior to showtime. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, as seating is first-come, first served. Bring your own blankets, chairs, and picnic dinners (NoMa restaurants are open for takeout!). Food and drink will also be available for purchase from local food truck partners. Dogs on-leash are welcome. For more information and weather-related schedule updates, visit cinomatic.org.

Greater Deanwood Heritage Trail Map. Sign 1 is at Division Avenue and Foote Street. To follow the trail, take Metrobus U8 toward Capitol Heights to the stop at Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue and Division Avenue. Then turn right on Division Avenue and walk one block to Sign 1. The trail ends at the Minnesota Avenue Metrorail station.

Deanwood Day Returns

After a ﬁve-year hiatus, the family-oriented Deanwood Day returns on May 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to the Field at IDEA Public Charter School, 1027 45th St. NE. The event goes inside the school in inclement weather. Presented by the Deanwood Citizens Association, Deanwood Day features a community cleanup, kids’ activities, free health screenings and vendors. deanwoodcitizens.org.

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“The Upstairs Department” at Signature

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After a serious illness, a young man wakes up with the power to communicate with the dead (or so he believes). Desperate for guidance and to connect with their late father, he and his skeptic sister set out to test his paranormal talent at the Lily Dale Spiritualist community where their discoveries summon more than the afterlife. Playwright Chelsea Marcantel (Airness, Everything is Wonderful) channels the unexpected in an ethereal journey of familial love, the limits of cynicism and how to explain the unexplainable. “The Upstairs Department” is on stage at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, through June 12. sigtheatre.org.

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Fest Of Spring Caribbean Wine, Food & Music Festival

Ray LaMontagne (with Kiely Connell) at the Anthem

Ray LaMontagne is an American singer-songwriter and musician who has has released eight studio albums: Trouble, Till the Sun Turns Black, Gossip in the Grain, God Willin’ & the Creek Don’t Rise, Supernova, Ouroboros, Part of the Light, and Monovision. He cites Stephen Stills, Richard Manuel, and Rick Danko as strong musical influences, while critics have compared LaMontagne’s music to that of The Band, Van Morrison, Nick Drake, and Tim Buckley. $55 to $95. Ray LaMontagne and Kiely Connell are at The Anthem, 901 Wharf St. SW, on June 3, 7:30 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.). theanthemdc.com.

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Frederick, Maryland’s Fest Of Spring is a celebration of Caribbean culture, including cuisine, music and art. The event features live performances of locally and internationally renowned artists such as Richie Stephens, Bryan Art, Lukie D from LUST, TURNER and more. Jewelry, clothing, and craft vendors, a fashion show, kid’s fun area, wine tasting, giveaways, live DJs, live music, and Caribbean and local cuisine. $20 to $100. Fest Of Spring is on Saturday, May 14, noon to 8 p.m. at the Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick, MD. festofspring.com.

Metropolitan Beer Trail Launches

DC’s first ale trail, the Metropolitan Beer Trail linking seven bars and breweries located along the Metropolitan Branch Trail, launches on Saturday, May 14 with a hoparound event. Here are the bars and breweries: Metrobar, Red Bear Brewing Co., Right Proper Brewing Company, City-State Brewing Co., Dew Drop Inn, Wunder Garten and The Eleanor. Register for the hoparound at MetropolitanBeerTrail. com to download a free digital passport. The first 300 people to check in at all seven locations will receive a Metropolitan Beer Trail t-shirt. NoMaBID.org. Courtesy of NoMa BID

Reframing the Narrative at the KC

In the spirit of Sankofa, in order to understand our present and ensure our future, we must know our past. Through Reframing the Narrative, June 14-19 with seven performances by Dance Theatre of Harlem, Ballethnic Dance Company, and Collage Dance Collective on the Kennedy Center Opera House stage, the weeklong programming highlights and recognizes the extensive contribution of Black voices in ballet. Tickets are $29, up. kennedy-center.org. 10

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Fire that ravaged Notre-Dame on April 15, 2019. Photo: Patrick Zachmann

Toby Lightman at Jammin Java

In a crowded social media driven marketplace, classically-trained Toby Lightman’s pure and soulful voice connects with listeners emotionally and cuts through the noise. In the 15 years since signing with a major label, Toby has developed and mastered her own sophisticated and unique urban pop sound. Toby Lightman with special guest Marie Miller is at Jammin Java on Saturday, May 21, 7:30 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.). Tickets are $15 to $25. Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. East, Vienna, VA. jamminjava.com.

The returning annual Bethesda Fine Arts Festival is on Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain or shine). It features fine art created by 130 of the nation’s best artists, live entertainment and Bethesda restaurants. Continuous live entertainment schedule is Saturday, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Sara Jones Duo; noon to 1:30 p.m., Eric Scott Trio; 2 to 4 p.m., ilyAIMY; 4 to 6 p.m., Carly Harvey; Sunday, 10 a.m. to noon, Andrew O’Day; 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Jay Byrd and The Musical Trust; 3 to 5 p.m., Jarreau Williams. The festival is located at Woodmont Triangle, along Norfolk, Auburn and Del Ray Avenues. Admission is free and free parking is available in the public parking garage on Auburn Avenue. bethesda.org/arts/artsfestival.

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The National Building Museum has brought French heritage back to life with a major new exhibition, Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition, a 360-degree augmented reality immersion into the 850-year history of the cathedral and its ongoing restoration. The innovative installation is designed and produced by Histovery, a French start-up, in collaboration with the public institution in charge of the conservation and restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris. The exhibition is offered in an immersive physical setting that is visually transporting. Vinyl replicas of the cathedral’s flooring, stained-glass transfers on the Museum’s historic windows, audio of Notre Dame’s organs and tolling bells, as well as a projection of the cathedral’s famed rose window, that miraculously survived the fire, complete the multisensory experience. Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Edition is at the National Building Museum through Sept. 26. nbm.org.

Smithsonian Folkways presents No-No Boy at Songbyrd

No-No Boy is an immersive multimedia work blending original folk songs, storytelling, and projected archival images all in service of illuminating hidden American histories. Taking inspiration from his own family’s history living through the Vietnam War as well as many other stories of Asian American experience, Nashville born songwriter Julian Saporiti has transformed years of doctoral study into an innovative project which bridges a divide between art and scholarship. By turning his archival research and fieldwork into a large repertoire of folk songs and films, Saporiti has been able to engage diverse audiences with difficult conversations performing with a revolving cast of collaborators everywhere from rural high schools and churches to

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Notre-Dame de Paris at the NBM

Julian Saporiti, the musician and historian whose works are under the name No-No Boy. Photo: Diego Luis

New York City’s Lincoln Center. $12. Smithsonian Folkways presents No-No Boy at Songbyrd, 540 Penn St. NE, on Sunday, May 15, 7 p.m. songbyrddc.com.

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Wolf Trap Summer Blast Off Concert

On May 29, at 8 p.m. (gates open at 6:30 p.m.), “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will perform a free program of concert band favorites to celebrate the upcoming summer performance season. A ﬁreworks display will follow the concert at 9:45 p.m. The Park will close at capacity. Filene Center, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Rd. Vienna, VA. wolftrap.org. Photo: Courtesy of Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

Renwick’s Crafting Happy Hour Returns

Renwick’s Handi-hour is back. On Thursday, May 19, 5:30 to 8 p.m., join them for DC’s original crafting happy hour for its in-person return to the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery. Create your very own mini macramé piece while sipping on craft cider from DC-based ANXO Cidery. Then, explore their latest exhibition, This Present Moment: Crafting a Better World, which activates both ﬂoors of gallery space. Tickets for $20 include two drinks, crafting supply kits, and light snacks. Space is limited to accommodate social distancing. Registrants must be 21 years or older to attend and must present a valid ID. americanart.si.edu. Photo: Courtesy of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, photo by Libby Weiler.

Suddenly Last Summer by Tennessee Williams

Set in the hothouse of New Orleans’ Garden District, Suddenly Last Summer has all the hallmarks of a Tennessee Williams masterpiece: exotic locales, tortured psyches, glorious, lyrical language, and Williams’ gift for creating vivid, unforgettable characters. An elderly socialite mourns the death of her poet son, who died under mysterious circumstances while vacationing at an island resort. Eager to protect her son’s image, she hires a doctor to silence the only witness to the tragic event–but the shattering truth ﬁghts its way to the surface, as it always does in Williams’ world. $40. Avant Bard’s Suddenly Last Summer is on stage at Gunston Arts Center, Theater Two, 2700 S Lang St., Arlington, from May 25 to June 18. avantbard.org. Actress Sara Barker plays Catharine Holly. Photo: Montana Monardes

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Washington Stage Guild’s Memoirs of a Forgotten Man

A 2018 hit at the Contemporary American Theatre Festival, D.W. Gregory’s play portrays the determination of a totalitarian regime to erase history, and the tragic effect that has on a man who can forget nothing. Based on a true story, a man with a photographic memory ﬁnds himself and those around him in peril under an authoritarian regime that erases its political enemies. $50 to $60. Memoirs of a Forgotten Man is on stage at the Washington Stage Guild, 900 Massachusetts Ave. NW, from May 5 to 29. stageguild.org.

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What’s Happening at St. Elizabeth’s East Campus? Looking at Development Past, Present and Future by Elizabeth O’Gorek

n April, Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) ington Mystics. The next year, the Rescut the ribbon on the new District idences at St. Elizabeth’s East (1201 Oak Towns development at St. ElizaSt. SE) welcomed the first tenants to the beth’s East. The 88-unit town252-unit development, which includes home project offers home ownera fitness center, clubroom, parking and ship opportunities on the St. Elizabeth’s community spaces. East Campus. 27 of the residential units In 2020, the District completed stawill be affordable dwellings. bilization of the horse stable and barn, A sprawling 180-acre site is located part of the original hospital structure. in the Congress Heights neighborhood In 2021, Congress Heights Main Street and borders Anacostia to the north. St. Program – Destination Congress Heights Elizabeth’s East is planned to be a place (DCH) partnered with the Deputy Mayfor residents to live, work, rest and play. or of Planning and Economic Develop“The transformation of St. Elizament (DMPED) to create a marketplace beth’s East is truly bringing the comat the barn. A six-member market vendmunity’s vision for this campus to ers’ council works with DMPED to oplife,” Bowser said at the ribbon-cutting. erate the marketplace and activates the “What the community asked for here – 40,000 square foot space on Saturdays jobs, entertainment, housing, health care from February until mid-December. Image: Mayor Bowser cuts the ribbon at District Towns. The townhomes are an opportunity for ownership at St. Elizabeth’s East. Courtesy: EOM – it’s all happening.” Just a few months before District The redevelopment of St. ElizaTowns welcomed the first residents, the beth’s East has been underway since at new 801 East Men’s shelter opened at selected the west campus as the site of a new headquarleast 2008, when DC Council approved a framework for 2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SE. At the January 2022 ters. The District saw the expected influx of federal emredevelopment on the site. However, activity has accelerribbon-cutting, Director of the Department of Human Serployees as an opportunity to revitalize the east campus by ated in the last five years, beginning with the 2018 openvices (DHS) Laura Zeilinger said that new program space expanding retail and services needed by federal workers ing of the Entertainment and Sports Arena and continuing in the shelter “is designed to respect the dignity and huand creating opportunity for residents and business ownwith groundbreaking on the new $375 million Cedar Hill manity of the people that will be served there.” The 396ers in the community. Regional Medical Center this past February. bed facility includes a low-barrier shelter, a work program To that end, the DC Office of Planning (OP) finalized But it can be hard to keep track of what’s built, unand daytime services such as a mailroom, computer lab, a St. Elizabeth’s Master Plan in 2012, outlining the expectderway and planned for the site. What’s going on at barber shop and laundry. ed use of the various parcels. St. Elizabeth’s?

Background

Originally chartered by Congress as a mental hospital by famed social reformer Dorothy Dix, the St. Elizabeth’s site was chosen for its therapeutic landscape. In 1987, the federal government transferred the east campus to the District. In 1990, it was declared a National Historic Landmark. In 2004, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 16

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Development at St. Elizabeth’s began slowly. The first investment came from the District, which constructed the R.I.S.E. Development Center and Gateway Pavilion in 2013. Development really kicked off when the Entertainment and Sports Arena opened in 2018. The 4,200 seat multipurpose events facility plays host to the WNBA Wash-

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The projects that have been completed at St. Elizabeth’s East are significant. However, additional projects are slated for the coming months and years. Two in particular enhance health care services in the area. On Parcel 17, work began in July of last year at 1200 Alabama Ave. SE on a new 118,000-square-foot community health center operated by Whitman-Walker.

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The new clinic builds on the services currently provided at Whitman-Walker’s Max Robinson Center (2301 Martin Luther King Jr Ave. SE), providing primary, behavioral, dental care and treatment for substance use disorders. The Whitman-Walker site includes a ground-floor pharmacy and the headquarters of the Whitman-Walker Institute – the organization’s research, policy and advocacy arm. When the new clinic opens in 2023, it will allow Whitman-Walker to triple the number of patients seen annually, from 5,000 to 15,000. But the project with the biggest impact to health care services broke ground in February 2022, when construction began on the new Cedar Hill Regional Medical

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Center and GW Health ambulatory clinic. The $375 million project includes a 136-bed, full-service hospital, ambulatory pavilion for physician offices, clinics and community space, a 500-car garage and a helipad for emergency transports. Children’s National Hospital will provide neonatal intensive care and newborn delivery. Over 2,500 new Washingtonians are expected to be born at the new hospital in its first year of operation. Scheduled to open in December 2024, the new hospital will be the first inpatient facility to open in the District in over 20 years. “Residents must have access to the health services they need, when and where they need them,” Ward 8 Coun-

PARCEL #18 1 Site of Historic Barns (Soul of the City Marketplace) 2 Site of 801 East Men’s Shelter 3 Site of Gateway Pavillion 4 Opportunity for historic preseration and rehab of 1902 buildings; plan calls for innovation hub 5 Opportunity for historic preseration and rehab of 1930s buildings (former General Hospital) 6 Under construction: 750-space Parking Garage 7 In solicitation (mixed use residential, retail, office; requires rebuild of R.I.S.E. facility) 8 In solicitation (community and innovation hub) 9 In solicitation (commercial educational use) 10 Opportunity for up to 53,847 sq foot by right development 11 Residences at St. Elizabeth East 12 Entertainment and Sports Arena 13 NDC mixed-use development with A Wider Circle 14 Opportunity for up to 135,413 by right development 15 Awarded to Redbrick. Proposed mixed use project with 2 residential units; hotel; office building; retail; plaza. 16 Proposed site of New Congress Heights Library 17 Under Construction: Whitman Walker Clinic 18 Opportunity: Proposed Metro Station/transportation Hub

SAVE THE DATE! cilmember Trayon White (D) said at the groundbreaking. “The new full-service hospital east of the Anacostia brings us a step closer to providing equitable health care access to all Washingtonians, especially residents in Wards 7 and 8.” Over on Parcel 13, the Neighborhood Development Company (NDC) is reportedly winding down planning to build a 2.9 acre, 7-story mixed-use development a short walk from Congress Heights Metro. The plans presented in 2020 call for 421 mixed-income apartment units and approximately 21,000 square feet of retail. Social services organization A Wider Circle is slated to be a tenant on the campus, where the organization will extend its Workforce Development program.

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But that’s not all that is planned for the site. At the Whitman-Walker groundbreaking, Bowser announced that the new full-service Congress Heights Library would be built on Parcel 16 of the St. Elizabeth’s East campus. The new library will replace the existing Parklands-Turner Library (1547 Alabama Ave. SE), now one of the DC Public Library’s smaller outposts. Design work is expected to begin in October of this year, with construction to begin in January 2025. The District started looking for a developer for Parcels 7,8 and 9 last spring. The parcels are on the western end of the campus near to the new Residences at St. Elizabeth’s and the Entertainment and Sports Arena. Parcel 7 allows for new construction but requires that the developer rebuild the R.I.S.E. Demonstration center, constructed as a temporary measure in 2013. The other development opportunities on Parcels 8 and 9 involve the adaptive reuse of historic buildings. The District has not announced the results of that competition, which closed last July. Whatever the future holds, it is clear that St. Elizabeth’s presents opportunity for the surrounding communities. “Our residents have long awaited the same access to amenities as the rest of the city,” said Councilmember Trayon White at a St. Elizabeth’s East groundbreaking. “We are seeing a beacon of light and hope here today. For me, it’s really about equity and access and there is no time like the present.” ◆

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Our River: The Anacostia Our Own National “River Hero”–Trey Sherard by Bill Matuszeski

very year the national group, River Network, selects from a large number of proposals a very small number of special people to receive its River Hero Award. This year there were five chosen, one each from river restoration efforts in Milwaukee, New Orleans, Tucson AZ, Yonkers NY, and here in our own area for Our River, the Anacostia. Our honoree is none other than the man who serves as the Anacostia Riverkeeper, Trey Sherard. Sherard leads a staff that reaches out to volunteers to help measure progress in the River and to take steps to move the River’s restoration along better and faster. He also works closely with other groups at work in DC, the adjacent counties and the State of Maryland, the Federal EPA and the National Park Service. Anacostia Riverkeeper is itself a member of the regional Waterkeepers Chesapeake as well as the international Waterkeeper Alliance. The River Network will be holding its Annual River Rally here in DC in early June, when Sherard will receive his Award. It will be presented to him at the Rally on June 6 by Dennis Chestnut, founder of Groundwork Anacostia River DC, himself a winner of the River Hero Award in 2019, and just named a Champion of the Chesapeake by the Chesapeake Conservancy. Sherard was named a River Hero because of so much he has brought to the Anacostia clean-up—helping to install and maintain litter traps; preserving wetlands; press-

The Anacostia Riverkeeper boat on tour. Photo: Riverkeeper

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ing on the City to clean up the pollutTrey”s favorite place to talk about Our River. ed sediments and build the tunnel to Photo: Riverkeeper hold the stormwater and sewage mix that before overflowed into the Anacostia and other streams; establishing a program of trained volunteers to gather water samples that his office tests and helps report, a project that has over time expanded to the entire district, as well as to the upper Anacostia watershed in Maryland. And it has the full support of the DC Department of Energy and the Environment (DOEE), which uses the results with confidence, including in the DC Citizen Science Water Quality Monitoring Report 2018-2021. As stated in the announcement of the River Hero award, his gifts of inspiration and education make him a powerful advocate for a fishable and swimmable Anacostia. These talents go back a long way. Sherard grew up in and along the ocean in Wilmington, NC not far from Cape Fear, and early on he developed an interest in water bodies and how they worked. Through a mix of jobs at marine science summer camps and studies related to marine biology, he developed a desire to center his work in the field to find solutions that fix things in the organization’s programs diversified, and he began to here and now. This see how to build them to engage responsible parties and led him to Washington at the end of agencies in finding solutions and making progress. The 2011 to find what he calls “the inpublic can really play an important role working with tersection of people, policy, science agencies on collecting data, reporting on conditions and and environment”. putting on political pressure. He has been able to ampliHe started 2012 with a new job fy this during his just completed two-year term as Chair working for Riverkeeper to develop of the Anacostia Watershed Citizens’ Advisory Commisclean-up programs with the public sion, which reports to the Regional Council of Governalong the Anacostia. Over time, the

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ments, and as a member of the Mayor’s Leadership Council for a Cleaner Anacostia River. In the Anacostia, the leadership of Sherard and others has built a real coalition with the City, the Maryland state agencies, county and local governments, and citizen groups. Those working to clean up the Anacostia believe that though the River had the most serious problems of any in the region due to historic and current pollution, it has made the most progress in recovering. There are some remaining issues that Sherard and his colleagues want to have addressed. First, the goal of a swimmable Anacostia must be achieved and is already coming into sight, thanks to a tough mix of actions from onshore green infrastructure to tunnels deep below the river bottom. Second, the long and tough battle to remove or cover the toxics and to prevent more from entering the River will have many fronts, but must be won. Third, the National Park Service and the City must mitigate the toxics in Kenilworth Park so that the District is able to restore wetlands along the shoreline as quickly as possible. And finally, Sherard and friends want to see leadership from the Mayor and City Council on this 50th anniver22

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sary of the Clean Water Act by finally tackling the problem of single use plastic bottles, which they claim comprise 60 % of weight of all the trash floating on the River. Finally, there are some River areas that Sherard believes will need early and decisive action due to current conditions or needs for early recovery, and which still have unanswered questions: 1. How much of the Washington Channel needs to be removed and how much can toxic spots simply be covered and still be safe and passable? 2. Can Kingman Lake be dredged and capped, and should it be? 3. How quickly can these toxic cover and/or removal actions along the River be designed and carried out to make the Anacostia safe for swimming? With important issues like these awaiting decisions, we should be grateful that we have folks like Trey Sherard to lead the way to a healthy and safe Anacostia. BIll Matuszeski is a member of the Mayor’s Leadership Council for a Cleaner Anacostia River, and the retired Director of the Chesapeake Bay Program. He also serves on the board of Friends of the National Arboretum and on Citizen Advisory Committees for the Chesapeake and the Anacostia. u

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Ribbon-Cutting Held for Workforce Housing in Ward 7

In early April, CityInterests Development Partners and Ravinia Capital, alongside Ward 7 Councilmember Vincent Gray and neighborhood residents and stakeholders, commemorated the delivery of 191 units of workforce housing in Ward 7. Vesta Parkside, 750 Kenilworth Terrace NE, is a seven-story, 172,000-square-foot residential building designed by Grimm+Parker and managed by KETTLER. The unit mix includes junior one-bedrooms, one-bedrooms, lofts and two-bedrooms. Amenities include a fitness center, a ground-floor courtyard with grilling stations and fireplaces, a penthouse clubroom with commercial kitchen and a roof terrace with outdoor TV and fireplaces. www. livevestaparkside.com 24

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Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Wellness Sessions

Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens has received an inaugural ParkVentures grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF). This grant along with support from other local foundations and individuals will enable the Friends to provide the second year of WELLderness, a program offering free art and fitness classes to all, with a particular focus on Ward 7 and 8 park neighbors. www.nationalparks.org/our-work/programs/parkventures

Ribbon Cut on District Towns at St. Elizabeths East

Monday, April 25, Mayor Bowser, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, District leaders and development partners Redbrick LMD, The Knutson Companies and Gragg-Cardona Partners celebrated a ribbon cutting for the District Towns at St. Elizabeths East. The spacious townhomes, located within walking distance of the Congress Heights Metro station, offer the first opportunity for homeownership on the St. Elizabeths East campus. This project is delivering 88 for-sale town home units, 27 of which will be designated affordable; 14 of the affordable units will be available to households with an annual household income at or below 50% MFI and 13 of the affordable units will be available for households with an annual household income at or below 80% MFI.

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DC Board of Elections (DCBOE) begins sending mail-in ballots to all registered voters: May 16 Mail ballot drop-boxes open: May 27 Deadline to update voter registration with party affiliation: May 31 Deadline to request absentee ballot: June 6 Deadline for Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) voters to request an absentee ballot: June 18 Early voting period: June 10 to 19 Primary election day: June 21 Deadline for DCBOE to receive voted absentee ballots: June 28

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“DanceAfrica” Returns

Join Dance Place, May 31 to June 4, for a week of dance, music and tradition during the 34th annual DanceAfrica DC festival ‒ Together Again: Celebrating Life, Love, Unity, and Hope! Celebrate the spirit of the African diaspora with master classes, oral histories and virtual and in-person performances. Hosted by Griot Mama Sylvia Soumah, DanceAfrica DC will inspire, invigorate, educate and entertain. Classes are throughout the week at Edgewood Arts Center and close out the event with performances at Catholic University of America on the lawn of the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center on Saturday, June 4, from noon to 9 p.m. Tickets are pay-what-you can: $0 to $100. www.danceplace.org

Applications for Public Art Grants

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is inviting grant proposals from District-based artists or artist teams experienced in creating large-scale outdoor public art. • CAH seeks artists and artist teams to design and fabricate a sculpture to be installed at Cooper-Gordon Park. Deadline is May 23. • MuralsDC-CAH seeks graffiti and aerosol mural artists and artist teams to design, create and install aerosol murals as part of the MuralsDC program. Deadline is May 26. • CAH is soliciting applications from qualified individual artists or organizations for its FY 2023 Public Art Building Communities Grant Program (PABC). PABC supports individual artists and organizations to

The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, 1411 W St. SE, is closed to the public for renovations until 2023. For future announcements and virtual programming, visit the webpage and follow the park on social media. www.nps.gov/frdo

Open Streets Event in Ward 8

Mayor Bowser will host an Open Streets event on May 21 on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE in Ward 8. It is the first of a series of Open Streets events that will cover all eight wards. On Saturday, June 4, the District will host a second event along Seventh Street NW in Wards 2 and 6. The May 21 Open Street event will include programing and activities led by businesses, community organizations and partners, such as fitness demonstrations, drum circles, live music, pop-up bike lanes, dancing and more. Businesses along Open Streets routes will have extra space for outdoor dining and other activations. Open Streets events happen rain or shine, and residents and visitors are encouraged to bring comfortable walking shoes to experience the variety of activities on the route. For more information, including exact routes, visit www.openstreets.dc.gov.

Market SW Opens for Season

Market SW, at Fourth and M streets SW, opens for the season on alternate Fridays, 4 to 10 p.m.; May 13 and 27; June 10 and 24; July 8 and 22; Aug. 5 and 19; and Sept. 2, 16 and 30. The mix of local and creative businesses, food trucks, live music, a fully stocked beer garden, colorful lights and family-friendly activities creates the atmosphere of a neighborhood outdoor living room. The market, directly across the street from Waterfront Station Metro and near Arena Stage, attracts hundreds of weekly shoppers including families, young professionals and home-owning seniors from the surrounding community. www.DiverseMarkets.net

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Important Information Regarding the Primary Election

The DC Board of Elections will mail each registered voter a mail-in ballot ahead of the June 21 primary election. To ensure that voters receive their mail-in ballot at the correct address, it is critical that they check and if necessary update their voter registration. Mail ballot drop-boxes will be distributed to 55 locations throughout the District and will be open to voters starting in late May. Once mail ballot drop-boxes open, voters will be able to return their voted mail-in ballots to any mail ballot drop-box location until 8 p.m. on June 21. Voters may also cast their vote by returning their voted mail-in ballot via USPS, or in person at any Vote Center during the early voting period or on Election Day. Given that all registered voters will receive a mail-in ballot, they do not need to request an absentee ballot unless they will be away from home during the election.

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Bike to Work Day

Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 20. Join the Washington Area Bicyclist Association at 101 pit stops in DC, Maryland and Virginia at this free event for a healthy way to start your day. The first 15,000 who register and attend a pit stop by bike will receive a free T-shirt. Also, there will be giveaways, food and beverages while supplies last. Most of the stops have morning hours, but some are held in the afternoon while others offer both. All bicyclists are welcome to join one of the free Bike to Work Day convoys, led by experienced volunteer bicycle commuters. Read more, find your pit stop and sign up at www.biketoworkmetrodc.org.

“On Your Feet: The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan”

From May 5 to June 5, GALA Hispanic Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW, presents the world premiere in Spanish of the jukebox Broadway musical “On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, en Espanol,” with music, lyrics and orchestration by Emilio and Gloria Estefan. This is the true story of two people who believed in their talent, and each other, to become an international sensation. $35 to $65. www.galatheatre.org

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Charnice Milton

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2700 block of Good Hope Road, SE DATE/TIME

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

9:40 PM

On Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at approximately 9:40 pm, Ms. Charnice Milton was shot and killed in the 2700 block of Good Hope Road, SE. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding this homicide.

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Detective Chanel Howard (202) 437-0451 Detective Robert Cephas (202) 497-4734 Homicide Branch (202) 645-9600

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“Baseball: America’s Home Run” at Postal Museum

Jackie Robinson’s Brooklyn Dodgers road jersey, 1948. After purchasing Jackie Robinson’s contract, Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey met with him privately. “Wear the armor of humility,” Rickey advised. “I’m looking for a ballplayer with enough guts not to fight back.” The racial epithets and death threats Robinson faced in his rookie year eased somewhat as he turned in impressive statistics. When he struggled at the beginning of the 1948 season, however, the taunting and rough play began anew – especially on the road. This jersey was Robinson’s “armor” away from home in that difficult year. Loan from The Stephen Wong Collection

The National Postal Museum’s exhibition “Baseball: America’s Home Run” explores the national pastime through the lens of stamps and mail. On view through Jan. 5, 2025, it invites visitors to explore exciting and memorable stories about how baseball became an integral part of American history and tradition. Featuring hundreds of US and international stamps commemorating great players and historic moments, and drawing on original artwork and archival material from the US Postal Service’s esteemed Postmaster General’s Collection, the exhibition approaches the story from a unique, worldwide perspective. The display of stamps and mail will be complemented by dozens of objects loaned by other Smithsonian museums, the National Baseball Hall of Fame, law enforcement agencies and renowned private collections that have never before been on public display. These rare artifacts showcase historically significant game-worn uniforms, jackets and hats, game-used bats and memorabilia. The museum, at 2 Massachusetts Ave. NW, is open Friday through Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. www.postalmuseum.si.edu/baseball

Drive-In Movies are Back at Union Market

Union Market District’s Drive-in Movie Series is back for its 10th year. The series of six movies launches May 13 and continues on the second Friday of every month through Oct. 14. Watch movies under the stars while munching and sipping on local, regional and international foods. Film lovers can drive up to Union Market, 1309 Fifth St. NE, to catch their favorite flick projected larger than life onto the market wall. Each show costs $20 per car and tickets can be purchased at www.reelplan.ticketleap.com/umdi22/dates. Audio will be provided through an FM radio transmitter. As always, movies are shown with open captioning. Those coming on foot should bring chairs and blankets and set up shop in front of Union Market for great sightlines and picnic-style entertainment at no charge. Here’s the lineup and start times: May 13, “Space Jam,” 8:40 p.m.; “In the Heights” June 10, at 9:00 p.m.; July 8, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” 9:00 p.m.; Aug. 12, “Dirty Dancing,” 8:45 p.m.; Sept. 9, “Encanto,” 8:00 p.m.; Oct. 14, “Black Panther,” 7:00 p.m. www.unionmarketdc.com

Pennsylvania Avenue Vision and Concepts Online Public Meeting able one-hour field reservation costs $20. Some fields may be closed from time to time for maintenance activities. www.recreation.gov

Brew at the Zoo

On Thursday, May 26, from 6 to 9 p.m., one of DC’s favorite beer festivals returns at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Guests will enjoy unlimited free beer tastings from 50-plus breweries, live music, food truck fare and much more. $60 admission; $30 for sober driver; $30 for parking. www.nationalzoo.si.edu

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Bourbon & Bluegrass at Lincoln’s Summer Home

President Lincoln’s Cottage’s biggest, most rollicking fundraiser of the year, Bourbon & Bluegrass, is back in person this year on May 21 and 22, 1 to 5 p.m. (both days). It features bourbon and beer tastings and kids’ activities. Driftwood will headline the event both days, with performances by Doug Stevenson & the Spades and Moose Jaw (Saturday) and Tray Wellington and Hollertown (Sunday). Adult admission is $80; ages seven to 20 and non-drinkers and DDs, $35; free for kids through six. All proceeds go to preservation efforts at President Lincoln’s Cottage, 140 Rock Creek Church Rd. NW. www.lincolncottage.org

The National Capital Planning Commission is proposing a vision to transform Pennsylvania Avenue between the White House and the Capitol into America’s stage and a street that prioritizes people over cars. The vision and three potential concepts are available for public review and comment through July 13. There is an online Zoom meeting for people to learn more and ask questions on Saturday, May 21, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. An RSVP is required at www. ncpc.gov/event/424/.

USDA Farmers Market Reopens

The USDA Farmers Market opens for its 25th season on Friday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located outside USDA Headquarters on the corner of Independence Avenue and 12th St. SW, it will run through Friday, Oct. 28. www.usda.gov/our-agency/initiatives/usda-farmers-market ◆

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n spite of the ongoing Covid pandemic, dragging into its third calendar year, new restaurants have continued to arrive on and around Capitol Hill, The Wharf, H Street NE and the Capitol Riverfront. As hours and other details are subject to change, we are not including them here; please check their websites. Most restaurants offer carryout and delivery as well as indoor dining. (Check current Covid regulations.). Bon appetit! And don’t forget to tip generously!

Pastry chef Manabu Inoue’s tiramisu is a sphere of Valrhona chocolate enveloping espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone, then flambéed tableside. For reservations (highly recommended!) visit www.lardente.com. At 515 Eighth St. SE, is an Iberian gem: Bodegon Spanish Tapas, a Barracks Row spinoff of the Georgetown original. The menu showcases Spanish dishes like Andalusian gazpacho, fried calamari, grilled chorizo, cured meats, artisan cheeses, and paella (traditional seafood and vegetarian). Plus sangria, CAPITOL HILL Spanish wines and a full bar. The décor is a vision of Forty layers of lasagna? You’ll find them at L’Ardente, 200 Madrid with white brick walls, ceramic plates, paintMass. Ave. NW. Plated sideways, David Deschaies’ offbeat ings and bullfighter motifs. www.bodegondc.com. creation is composed of short ribs, tomato sauce and SotTucked away in the Roost complex is Caruso’s tocenere cheese from northern Italy. Located in the CapGrocery, 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. The appealitol Crossing development, L’Ardente’s stunning décor is ing décor conjures visions of old-fashioned Manhatappointed with glittering chandeliers, a colorful mural, a tan restaurants like Delmonico’s. Chef/partner Matt spacious dining room and two bar areas. You’ll also find Adler’s menu showcases traditional Italian dishes: whole branzino, bistecca ala Fiorentina (marinated steak), fried calamari, linguine and clams, spaghetti and calamari risotto, saffron-spiked arancini (fried, mozzarellameatballs, chicken parmesan. Gluten free options filled rice balls), and charcoal-fired pizza. are available. For reservations (highly recommended) visit www.carusosgrocery.com. Direct from Rome is La Casina de Pinseria Romana, 327 Seventh St. SE, showcasing pinsas. “Just don’t call them pizzas.” Co-owner Fabrizio Costantini explains: “Roman pinsa is a modAt gluten free bakery Sweet Crimes, a creatively masked employee displays a tray of yummy cupcakes. ern take on an ancient Roman dough. It has a mixture of flours with low gluten content and high moisture but no crispy catfish, burgers and banana bread pudding. Designyeast. It is left to rest for 36 to 48 hours in the ing the colorful interior of funky tables, chairs and misrefrigerator. It will ripen naturally, taking on a matched tableware is Miss Pixie Windsor of Miss Pixie’s crunchy appearance when cooked, but soft and (Logan Circle). www.crazyaunthelens.com. light inside.” La Casina also serves fried risotYet more pizza is on the way. Della Barba Pizza, 1382 to balls, stuffed olives, deep-fried “pinsa bites.” East Capitol (where Al’s Pizza reigned for decades) is due For now, bring your own vino. For updates visto open soon. Part of a national chain, this future Della Barit www.lacasinadc.com. ba previously operated out of Ivy City’s Union Kitchen. For On Barracks Row is Crazy Aunt Helupdates visit www.dellabarbapizza.com. en’s, 713 Eighth St. SE, operated by Mary You’ll find beef and lots of it at Harvest Tide SteakQuillen Helms (whose family has owned Mr. house, 212 Seventh St. SE. This handsome steak palace Henry’s for a half century) and veteran restauis a spinoff of a Delaware-based group with other restaurateur Shane Mayson. The menu offers Amerrants on the Eastern Shore. A Harvest Tide specialty is a ican comfort food like brisket, roasted chicken, At L’Ardente, chef David Deschaies’s lasagna reportedly has 40 layers (we 49-ounce Tomahawk ribeye, but you can also find smaller lost count). 30

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Pennsylvania Ave. SE, next to the Capitol Hill Animal Clinic. Besides gluten free “criminally delicious” breads, biscuits, cakes, cupcakes, pies, cookies and macaroons, the shop dispenses sandwiches, muffins, quiches and more. Plus coffee and tea drinks. www.sweetcrimes.com.

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steaks, plus fishy offerings including a build-your-own seafood tower, bouillabaisse, East Coast halibut, plus vegetarian dishes and even pizza. www.harvesttidecapitolhill.com. Kaiju Ramen, 525 Eighth St. SE, slid into the Barracks Row space formerly Porron by Anxo. Kaiju’s dark décor is dramatic; neon lighting snakes along the walls and ceiling. Kaiju is Japanese for “monster” and Godzilla images lurk everywhere, including the restrooms. On the eclectic menu, the tako (octopus) corn dog is a trio of battered octopus globes threaded on a skewer. More conventional choices are edamame, chashu fried rice with pork. Black miso cheese ramen is replete with noodles, corn, black sesame and squid ink. The full bar includes Japanese beer and sake –including sparkling sake. www. kaijuramen.us. Ledo Pizza is opening its umpteenth offshoot at 415 Eighth St. SE. Famous for its rectangular pies with flakey crusts, our future Barracks Row Ledo’s is part of a restaurant chain founded years ago in College Park, Maryland and popular with University of Maryland students. For updates visit www.Ledopizza.com Coming soon is Newland, 327 Seventh St. SE (former site of Montmartre), offering “New American” cuisine. The menu will tap Mid-Atlantic produce, seafoods and other ingredients, focusing on pastas, rice, crabby dishes and grilled beef. Heading the kitchen is Maryland native Andrew Markert, formerly with nearby Beuchert’s Saloon. For updates visit www.newlanddc.com. Just east of Lincoln Park, Pacci’s Trattoria is due to open at 106 13th St. SE where the Lincoln Park Wine Bar used to be. The menu will offer pasta dishes, calzones, Neapolitan style pizzas, chicken parmesan and the classic Caprese salad with tomatoes and mozzarella, plus sandwiches, beer, wine and cocktails. For updates visit www.paccis.com. Sweet Crimes, a gluten free bakery, has opened at 1238 32

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Situated across from Nationals Park is Gatsby, 1201 Half St. SE. This handsome, art deco appointed restaurant offers updated diner classics like In-N-Out burgers (inspired by a 74-year-old California-based fast food chain), vegan Caesar salads, Thai-style skirt steak, chicken pot pie, “Blue Plate Specials,” cakes, pies and “retro” cocktails. www.visitgatsbyrestaurant.com. Jackie, 79 Potomac Ave. SE, named for the late First Lady Jackie Kennedy Onassis, serves creative “New American” cuisine including roasted pumpkin burrata, “duck” PB&J, grilled octopus with blackeyed peas, house-made Spam-fried rice, tamarind fried chicken, charred cabbage with fennel puree and cashews. www.jackiedc.com. La Famosa, 1300 Fourth St. SE, turns out the best Puerto Rican fare we’ve tasted north of Miami. Heading the menu: bolitas (deep-fried globes filled with cheese), pastelillos (similar to empanadas, with various fillings), Latino-inspired sandwiches (try the Creole-style cod), whole crispy snapper, “traditional” flan. www.eatlafamosa.com. Pink Taco, the first Washington outpost of a Los Angeles-based national chain, is coming to 100 M St. SE. Popular with A-listers like Snoop Dogg and Jennifer Aniston, Pink Taco’s festive menu encompasses enchiladas, burritos, tacos and an impressive lineup of margaritas including the Cadillac that comes with a mini bottle of Grand Marnier. For updates visit www.pinktaco.com. Solace Brewing Company has opened at 71 Potomac Ave. SE, near the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge. The enterprise pours IPAs, kettle sours and other potables. Georgetown’s Stachowski Market supplies half smokes, brats, burgers and fried chicken sandwiches. Visit www.solacebrewing.com.

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An October opening is projected for District Wharf ’s Phase 2. The expansion will include more than a dozen new restaurants plus the luxury Pendry Hotel. New York’s famed Philippe Chow will unveil a waterfront spinoff. Also coming are Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls, burger eatery Lucky Buns, Kilwins Chocolate & Ice Cream and Scissors & Scotch, which has an outlet near Nationals Park. There, guys can sip a drink while the hairdresser works his magic. In the

Maine Avenue Fish Market, expect Jessie Taylor Seafood City to spread into the slot vacated last year by Captain White. For updates visit www.phase2.wharfdc.com. Nestled in the Canopy by Hilton lobby is Canopy Central Bar & Café, 975 Seventh St. SW. Starting with breakfast, you’ll find lox and bagels, “adult lunchables” with meat, cheese, crackers and a “treat,” onion rings, chicken tenders, wings, “hand helds” (sandwiches), salads and pizza. www. canopycentralcafeandbar.com H Bar at Hyatt House, 725 Wharf St. SW, is a cozy venue dispensing breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. You’ll find avocado toast, smoked salmon bagels, lunchtime subs, pizzas, salads and “Dinner Bombers” including charcuterie boards, short ribs, creamy pesto pasta. www.hyatt.com. ilili, 100 District Square SW, is an upscale Lebanese restaurant sprawled in the former Requin space. The menu dispenses mezze (small plates) including baba ghannouj (spicy eggplant dip), hummus with assorted toppings, falafel, mekanek (grilled lamb sausage), Brussels sprouts. Among entrée-sized plates are salmon (or halibut) ala plancha, stuffed grape leaves, whole organic chicken. www.ililirestaurants.com.

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Daru, 1451 Maryland Ave. NE (just off H), is an Indian restaurant with international flair. Created by Dante Datta and chef/co-owner Suresh Sundas, the kitchen turns out innovative Indian dishes: Daal (spicy lentils) on burrata; paneer cheese with pesto tikka; naan dusted with za’atar; dhungar bhartha (smoked eggplant with ginger, cilantro and chilis); tandoori chicken, Indian breads. Besides cocktails there’s wine and beers including Taj Mahal lager from India and India pale ale from Michigan. www.darudc.com. Coming soon, Hakuna Matata Kitchen & Bar, 1128 H St. NE (the former Kusbah space). Serving Eastern African food, the future restaurant is named after the lively “Lion King” number “Hakuna Matata,” Swahili for “No Worries.” Expect goat kanga, chicken skewers, samosas, spicy wings, cassava fries. No website yet. Also in the works: Taqueria Al Lade II, 809 12th St. NE ( just off H), former site of fried fish institution Horace and Dickie’s. Ecuadorian born Taqueria Chef Rolando Frias—who lived in Mexico as a student—also operates a Taqueria in Adams Morgan. His Atlas District spinoff will feature tacos, quesadillas, huarache (masa dough with mashed beans) with choice of protein. Tortillas will be hand made. The tiny newcomer will have just eight seats, plus a patio. VisJust off H Street NE, Daru creates familiar Indian dishes with international it www.taqueriaallade.com. u flair, including tandoori chicken.

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his year’s Deanwood “who believes in building community Day celebration will from head to toe. I enjoy living in Deantake place on May 21, wood because of the access to public 2022, at IDEA PCS lotransportation and being able to travel cated at 1027 45th St. easily in and out of the city.” NE. And Deanwood is worth celebrating. “Deanwood Day is a community Deanwood is one of the oldest and family day which is typically held the Satmost historic east-of-the-river neighurday before Memorial Day. It has been borhoods. Bounded by Division, Eastern, Kenilworth and Nannie Helen Borroughs avenues, it was once home to a racetrack and the only amusement park that was open to African Americans. Musical star Marvin Gaye and civil rights and education activist Nannie Helen Borroughs are among the notable Deanwoodians. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke at a DC home-rule rally in Deanwood on August 4, 1965, and the next day met with President Lyndon Johnson to secure support for home rule. There are only two NeighPatricia Stamper, secretary and membership chair for the Deanwood Citizens Association and outreach coordinator borhood Heritage Trails east for the Deanwood Day event. of river: Anacostia and Deanwood. Please take a virtual tour of the Deanwood trail by visiting five years since we last held this historic www.cuturaltourismdc.org. event, and we are excited to bring it back To learn more about Deanwood Day, to life this summer,” said Stamper. It is a I spoke with Patricia Stamper, secretary great event for families to partake in the and membership chair for the Deanwood festivities and connect with their DeanCitizens Association and outreach coorwood neighbors, she said. dinator for the event. I asked Stamper Good transportation is important when Deanwood Day began and what to Deanwood. “What needs to be imled to its origin? proved in my neighborhood,” she stated, Stamper has lived in the DC area “is the transportation infrastructure such since 2004 and in Deanwood since 2017. as installing more raised crosswalks in or“I am a strong-willed woman,” she said, der to slow down traffic. Drivers utilize

our Deanwood neighborhood to cut through traffic, and they speed up and down our main traffic arteries such as Sheriff Road, 48th St. NE and Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. NE.” Stamper would like the District Department of Transportation to install more curb bumpouts and raised crosswalks to protect pedestrians. “It would make a difference in slowing down traffic and making our community safer for pedestrians and drivers alike,” she said. Asked about plans if it rains on Deanwood Day, Stamper replied, “If it rains it rains. But Deanwood Day 2022 will still take place. We will just go inside the cafeteria at IDEA PCS and continue our celebration inside.” This year’s Deanwood Day is curated by Milton B. Yates of MY Fit Fam DC. He can be contacted at miltonyates9@aol.com. I plan to attend Deanwood Day at the Anacostia Coordinating Council’s table. Stop by and let’s chat. Long-time Ward 8 community activist Philip Pannell can be contacted at philippannell@ comcast.net. u

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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57 U St NW $1,869,000 CONGRESS HEIGHTS 1330 Barnaby Ter SE $274,000

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9:00 a.m. ‒ Campus opens at IDEA PCS NE DC 9:00 a.m. ‒ Community organizations and vendors (ongoing). Free health screens, school and voter registration, resources and advocacy 9:30 a.m. ‒ Community Clean-Up between 48th and 49th streets from Minnesota Avenue to Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue NE 11:00 a.m. ‒ Music/DJ 12:00 p.m. ‒ Fitness, Fatherhood, Youth Sports demos, kids’ games and more 3:00 p.m. ‒ Program conclusion

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FORT DUPONT PARK 1643 Fort Davis Pl SE 3977 Alabama Ave SE 3913 Burns Ct SE

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3714 Commodore Joshua Barney Dr NE $785,000

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KINGMAN PARK 550 23rd Pl NE 546 25th Pl NE 520 21st St NE

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LILY PONDS 3438 Dix St NE 3320 Ames St NE

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MARSHALL HEIGHTS 5557 Bass Pl SE

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RANDLE HEIGHTS 1944 S St SE 1514 Tubman Rd SE

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CHOOSING A SUMMER CAMP There’s Still Time To Sign Up! by Elizabeth O’Gorek

ummer camp is a time to build memories – a place for kids to wile away the summer hours but also a time to develop new interests and skills. Camp professionals are teachers and mentors who influence, advocate, shape and protect their campers. “Not only do camp programs help families with childcare needs in summer,” said DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Seasonal Programs Manager Vanessa Gerideau, “our goal is also to provide the child with benefits of social interaction, emotional development, physical activity and an introduction to leisure activities that could really have an impact on their childhood.” But from all the summer camp options available in and around the District, how do you pick a summer camp that’s right for your child? The American Camp Association (ACA, aca-

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camps.org) provides resources for parents to help them through the decision-making process. There are many factors to consider together with your child’s individual interests and comfort. Safety, camp philosophy, staff and train-

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Overnight or Day

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Gerideau says that day camp should probably not be a child’s first experience being with a group of children. She says although the DPR day camps have accommodated such needs before, it is probably wise to have children experience playgroups or a half-day session of structured activity before committing them to a two-week day camp. The ACA says it is advisable, though not necessary, for a camper to have participated in a day camp before committing to overnight camp for a session of a week or longer. Although every child is different, a spokesperson suggests that a camper can be prepared for the separation of overnight camp by sending them for sleepovers at grandma’s house, or with a trusted friend. “Positive overnight experiences away from home prepare a child for the joys of overnight camp,” he said. If your child requires a lot of persuasion to get excited about camp, then perhaps a day camp is better suited to their needs at this stage. Only you and your child can make that decision. Once you have decided on

day camp versus overnight camp, there are factors to consider in selecting one, including a child’s interests, scheduling, location, length of camp session and budget. Many specialty camps offer a particular focus, such as art, baseball or aquatics. Choosing a camp that matches your child’s interests will go a long way to holding their attention and keep them happy throughout the camping period.

Activities

It is important to look for a balance between structured and unstructured activities. “Unstructured activities give kids a chance to develop soft skills such as conflict resolution, communication and self-control in a safe, healthy environment,” says Gerideau. “At the same time, a lack of structure can lead to boredom.”

ry School. Bowen said baseball activities held her son’s interest, but the camp also did a great job of allowing for free play and more unstructured activities, such as running through sprinklers. “It reminded me of more unstructured time, like when we A couple of years ago, Capitol were kids,” she said. Hill resident Carolyn Bowen put That said, the ACA notes that if famher two children, then aged three ilies are not finding what they are looking and five, into summer day camps. for in terms of specialties, camp is also a For her older son, she chose Home great place to try something new. An Run Baseball Camp. The camp has ACA Youth Outcomes Study found that several locations in the District, in74% of campers said they did things they cluding Friendship Heights Recrewere afraid to do at first while they were ation Center and Payne Elementaat camp, and 63% of parents say that their child continues to participate in some of the new activities he or she learned at camp after they leave. Sending your child to a camp where one of his or her friends is attending can also help make the experience a good one. Carolyn Bowen says that this influenced the decision she made for her son when she sent him to baseball camp. “[Having a friend in the same camp] just made him feel more comfortable,” she said. Some camps, such as Headfirst Camps, allow parents to register to be placed in a camp group with a buddy attending the same session.

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Cost is, for most, another important consideration when choosing a camp. Camps in the District and area range from DPR day camps at $5-$150 per week to thousands of dollars per session for overnight specialty camps. In addition to the cost of tu-

ition, be aware of the potential for additional costs for things like transportation and aftercare costs, tshirts, photographs, supplies, and additional medical insurance where required.

Safety

As you narrow in on potential camp choices, it is advisable to check if they are ACA accredited. ACA’s accreditation process is an independent safety audit evaluating up to 300 standards of camp management and programming, including the site, food safety, health care, transportation, management, staffing and program elements such as water safety.

It is also a good idea to reach out to the camp staff, especially the Camp Director. You will want to know about the ages and training of the counsellors, and if a particular person will be assigned to your child through their session, or if they will move between leaders. Ask who you can contact if you have concerns during the camp session.

Resources for Finding the Right Camp

With all the options available for kids in the DMV, beginning the search for the right camp can be daunting. Fortunately, there are a few ways to get an overview of potential camps. The ACA provides a camps database, with camps organized by geographic location, day or overnight and with accreditation.

Given all there is to consider when choosing a camp for your child, the process can seem overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be. It can be an exciting new experience for both you and your child. Bowen says parents shouldn’t panic if the camps they want fill up, as some are flexible and will be adding counselors and spaces. u

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Children’s Business Fair of Washington, DC

The annual Acton Children’s Business Fair of Washington, DC, is on Saturday, May 14 (rain date May 21), 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in Cleveland Park at 3409 Connecticut Ave. NW. The largest entrepreneurship event for children in North America, this morning-long fair gives children ages six to 14 the opportunity to showcase their own businesses. They are invited to create a product or service and sell to customers. Prizes will be given for the best businesses by age and category. Past businesses have included handmade greeting cards, a pet-sitting service for exotic birds, a photobomb booth and a lemonade stand that donated a percentage of profits to protect honeybees. Started in Austin, Texas, the Acton Children’s Business Fair has grown to over 455 fairs around the world, serving 23,022 young entrepreneurs in 206 cities and 12 countries. Join the mailing list at www.dcchildrensbusinessfair.org/email-updates.

Learn to Ride Classes

The Washington Area Bicyclist Association offers youth classes throughout the months of May and June from Anacostia Park. The fun and intuitive approach also requires hard work. Children will be riding for two hours. The class is for children

Native Pride Dancers offer “Dancing through Life” on Wednesday, June 29, for ages four and up.

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six to 12 years old who have never tried to learn how to ride a bike or has tried and not been successful. Learn more at www.waba.org/learntoride.

Retailer Raises Money for Ukrainian Toy Brands

Los Angeles Adventuretown Toy Emporium carries 34 products from three Ukrainian brands and will donate 50% of the sales receipts of these products to support the companies and their employees. See the toys at adventuretowntoys. com.ukraine.

Nats Park Giveaways for Kids

The Washington Nationals will offer the following giveaways: • On May 14, at 7:05 p.m., and May 15, at 1:35 p.m., vs. Houston Astros, Kids Superhero Socks for the first 5,000 fans in attendance, ages 12 and under. • On May 27, at 7:05 p.m., vs. Colorado Rockies, Juan “Soto Shuffle” bobblehead for the first 20,000 fans in attendance. • On June 11, at 4:05 p.m., vs. Milwaukee Brewers, the Unstoppable Josh Bell MARVEL Super Hero bobblehead for the first 10,000 fans in attendance. www.mlb.com/nationals/tickets/promotions

SNZCBI educators are collaborating with DC Head Start to visit classrooms across the nation’s capital for giant-panda-themed “Bring the Zoo to You” storytime through June.

Partnering to Reach Children about Animals and Conservation

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (SNZCBI) is partnering with the National Head Start Association (NHSA) to provide children in Head Start programs across the country with free nature- and conservationbased learning opportunities about animals. As part of this year-long collaboration, NHSA’s first with a zoo, SNZCBI’s Center for Learning Innovation will co-host four 30-minute virtual field trips connecting children to a variety of animals. SNZCBI and NHSA will also develop and distribute educational activiChildren’s Theatre-in-the-Woods at Wolf Trap ties and materials for Head Start stuAcross the meadow from the Filene Center, tucked in the woods at Wolf Trap Nadents, teachers and families to help tional Park, the Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods has been a summer tradition for inspire curiosity about animals and generations. Performances range from music and dance to puppetry and storytellcultivate a lifelong desire to protect ing. All shows are about an hour long. Performances are always interactive, bringthe natural world. Virtual field trips ing both kids and adults to their feet. Here’s a listing of early summer shows: The to be held in October 2022 and JanFourth Wall ‒ “Fruit Flies Like a Banana” is on Wednesday, June 22, ages three uary and March 2023 will be availand up. Xuejuan Dance Ensemble ‒ “The Land of Mulan” is on Thursday, June able to view as recordings following 23, ages five and up. Madcap Puppets ‒ “Jack and the Gentle Giant” is on Friday, each broadcast on the SNZCBI and June 24 and Saturday, June 25, ages five to 12. Marsha and the Positrons ‒ “EnerNHSA websites. Head Start classgetic, Fun Songs about Science” is on Tuesday, June 28, ages three to 10. Native rooms can join NHSA’s classroom Pride Dancers ‒ “Dancing through Life” is on Wednesday, June 29, ages four and mailing list for more details. www. up. David Gonzalez with Daniel Kelly-Cuentos ‒ “Tales from the Latinx World” is nationalzoo.si.edu. dcheadstart.org on Thursday, June 30, ages four to 12. All shows are at 10:30 a.m. (gates at 10:00 a.m.). Tickets are $12. After each performance, children and parents are encouraged to continue enjoying the free and open space in the park. Theatre-in-theWoods, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virginia. www.wolftrap.org

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“Blippi the Musical” at the National Theatre

On June 25, at 2 and 6 p.m., at the National Theater, “Blippi the Musical” is set to bring the vivacious and educational children’s character from the screen to the stage for an all-ages extravaganza of dancing, singing and meeting new friends onstage. Blippi takes kids on the ultimate play date through field trips and adventures. He’s taught millions of kids counting, colors, letters and much more. A global sensation, he has over 37 million YouTube subscribers and one billion views per month. Blippi is also available on some of the largest premium streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Roku, Virgin Media and Kidoodle. For tickets and additional information, visit www.BroadwayAtTheNational.com.

the month of May, they’re hosting a reading bingo tournament. Read award-winning books to make a line and win a prize. Pick up a BINGO board from the children’s desk. The Newbery Medal, named for British bookseller John Newbery, is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

Festival Evensong Celebrating the Girls Cathedral Choir’s Anniversary

“Toy Story” in concert to Wolf Trap, featuring the Oscar and Grammy-winning score by Randy Newman. Ever wonder what toys do when people aren’t around? “Toy Story” answers that question. The full feature film will be projected in HD onto screens in-house and on the lawn and accompanied by live music by a symphony orchestra. $37 to $67. www.wolftrap.org

Children’s Village at Gaithersburg Book Fair

The Gaithersburg Book Festival, on Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., is a free annual celebration of great books and great writing that has made its mark as one of the nation’s top literary events. At the festival’s Children’s Village, award-winning children’s and young-adult authors speak about their recent books and give an inside look into what inspires them. Through May the festival will also post the presentations on its YouTube channel. All books are available for purchase on-site from Politics and Prose. Writing workshops and storywalks will engage and stimulate book curiosity and interest in reading and writing. The

From Aug. 1 to 5, from 9 a.m. to noon, travel back to the 1800s at Tudor Place, 1644 31st St. NW, and see how different daily life was. What type of clothes did people wear? What did they see on a typical day? Do we still eat similar dishes and play the same types of games? Tudor Place houses over 2,000 objects to help us understand what life was like before electricity, running water and modern conveniences. Campers ages nine to 11 will discover how life varied for the residents of Tudor Place and explore the ways historians use objects to discover details about day-today roles and noteworthy events. Participants will dig into archaeology, explore the history of Tudor Place and make their own time capsules. Register at www.12200.blackbaudhosting.com/12200/page.aspx?pid=201.

Sunday, May 8, at 4 p.m., is the culmination of the National Cathedral’s Girls Cathedral Choir 25th anniversary celebration. Masks are required if you choose attend inperson. Reservations are not required for in-person worship. This serKids Run the Bases at Nats Park vice will be streamed on Kids ages four to 12 can run the bases after every Sunday www.cathedral.org and day game throughout the season. Kids Run the Bases bethe YouTube page at gins immediately following the game, weather permitting. youtube.com/user/wnAn adult must accompany runners to the field. At game’s cathedral. end, the grounds crew needs approximately 20 minutes to prepare the field. Kids and parents/guardians can begin lining up at the end of the seventh inning, but fans who would “The Fantastic like to stay and watch the entire game will still be able to line up once the game has ended. Participants must exit the ballTale of park through the Right Field Gate. The line forms outside Rumpelstiltskin” of the park on the sidewalk along First Street. www.washIn a new production, the Puppet Co. at ington.nationals.mlb.com Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, Maryland, gives the full story of what happens after the gold has been spun and the day has been saved. This comedy romp is recommended ages four and up. Run time is approximately 50 minutes. $15. “The Fantastic Tale of Rumpelstiltskin” runs Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., through May 22. www.thepuppetco. org/shows

Newbery Medal Bingo at Capitol View Library

NSO’s “Toy Story” in Concert at Wolf Trap

Tudor Place Time Travelers

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Family Favorites from Synetic Theater

Synetic redefines theater by blending innovative techniques and movement, investing in artists’ growth and creating visceral experiences for every audience. “The Snow Queen,” “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Adventures of Peter Pan” are now available as a bundle for $14.99 on Synetic Streaming! Content is available for one month following rental at www.syneticstreaming.uscreen.io/orders/customer_info?o=72674. synetictheater.org “The Snow Queen” features Joshua Cole Lucas, Moira Todd and the Synetic Ensemble. Photo: DJ Corey Photography

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Kids Welcome at NoMa’s Weekly Outdoor Movie Nights

On Wednesday evenings, May 11 to June 8, NoMa BID presents CiNoMatic, an outdoor movie series under the stars at Alethia Tanner Park, 227 Harry Thomas Way NE. The theme of CiNoMatic’s spring season is Wednesday Night Nostalgia. Here’s the lineup: May 11, “Mrs. Doubtfire”; May 18, “Cool Runnings”; May 25, “The Sandlot”; June 1, “Space Jam”; and June 8, “The Princess Bride.” Showings begin at sunset, with seating on the lawn at Alethia Tanner Park opening one hour prior to showtime. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, as seating is firstcome, first-served. They are also encouraged to bring their own blankets, chairs and picnic dinners (NoMa restaurants are open for takeout!). Food and drinks will also be available for purchase from local food truck partners. Dogs on-leash are welcome. For more information and weather-related schedule updates, visit www.cinomatic.org.

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festival is in Bohrer Park, 506 South Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, Maryland. Free admission and shuttles from Shady Grove Metro and Lakeforest Mall. www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org

NSO Family Concert – “Philharmonia Fantastique”

Dynamic concerto meets animated film through a hybrid of animated and live-action filming. In a performance enjoyable for all ages, a magical sprite embarks on a musi-

cal journey through the inner workings of an orchestra. Violin strings vibrate, brass valves slice air, and drumheads resonate like you’ve never seen before ‒ all set to live music from members of the National Symphony Orchestra. “Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of an Orchestra” is on stage at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on Sunday, May 15, at 2 (sensory-friendly) and 4 p.m. Following the 4 p.m. performance, young audience members can ask questions and hear stories with the show’s artists. Tickets are $18 to $20. www.kennedy-center.org u

11th Street Bridge Park Plans for Mussel Beach Play Area

The 11th Street Bridge Park is a partnership between the local nonprofit Building Bridges across the River and the District government. It has unveiled plans for an interactive Mussel Beach play area by landscape architects OLIN and play consultants from Studio Ludo, due to open in 2025 when 11th Street Bridge Park opens. Given the proximity of the play area to the park’s Environmental Education Center, and the Anacostia Watershed Society’s work to repopulate thousands of mussels within the Anacostia River to improve river water quality, the play area will feature sculptural mussels, sea-grass climbers and water sounds and slides. The area will help DC schoolchildren to learn about the importance of native plants along the riverbanks. www.bbardc.org/park

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