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A RAINY, STORMY SUMMER IS PREDICTED, INCLUDING TORNADO WARNINGS, SO BE PREPARED! CALL OR EMAIL TODAY, WHILE APPOINTMENTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR YOUR FREE ROOF INSPECTION!

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In Loving Memory

Jonathan Mark Genderson 1957-2019 Esteemed member of the Capitol Hill Business Community, Proprietor of Schneider’s of Capitol Hill, Beloved Husband of Lori Genderson, Loving Father to Elyse Genderson and Rachel Genderson, Devoted Son to Abraham and Charlotte Genderson.

Donations in Jon’s name may be made to the National Brain Tumor Society.

“DC’s Comprehensive Plan” A COMMUNITY FORUM

TUESDAY, JUNE 25 AT 7 P.M. Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. Andrew Trueblood, the new director of DC’s Office of Planning, will discuss the framework that guides economic development, housing, environmental protection, historic preservation, transportation, and more. The event is free and handicapped-accessible, and the public is encouraged to attend.

62ND ANNUAL CHRS MOTHERS DAY HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR Many thanks to everyone who made our 62nd Anniversary Tour a success! Our sponsors and advertisers; the house tour committee; captains and docents; catalog production team; ticket outlets; tour-goers... and most especially the Home Owners - without their hospitality the tour would not have been possible.

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IN THIS ISSUE JUNE 2019

17 STAYCATION

Summer Special 20 Summer in the City: Time to Leave Your Comfort Zone by Kathleen Donner

30 Want Jazz?-Dial 251: Born in a Hill Alley, Jazz Quintet Plays Hill Center June 7 by Elizabeth O’Gorek

To Eastern Market, With Love: Slow Shopping And The Value of Community by Andrew Lightman

Bob Sonderman Awarded Preservation Lifetime Achievement Award by Elizabeth O’Gorek

Capitol Riverfront: An Ever Evolving Neighborhood by Michael Stevens

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Sound Massage: Relaxing Through Vibration by Pattie Cinelli

CALENDAR

capitol streets 49

Bulletin Board by Kathleen Donner

To Eastern Market, With Love: Slow Shopping And The Value of Community by Andrew Lightman

DC’s Best Tool for Advancing Racial Equity? The Budget by Doni Crawford, Kamolika Das, Simone Holzer & Amy Lieber

The Council Just Finished the Budget. What’s In It For Your Neighborhood? by Councilmember Charles Allen

Women of Ward 6: Jackie Von Schlegel – Realtor and Hill Supporter by Marci Hilt

Dennis Joe Stanford: Our Neighbor the Archiologist May 13, 1943 – April 24, 2019 by David Savageau

Capitol Riverfront: An Ever Evolving Neighborhood by Michael Stevens

Our River: Who, What And When? The River Clean-Up And How You Can Help by Bill Matuszeski

ANC 6A Report by Nicholas L. Alberti

ANC 6B Report by Elizabeth O’Gorek

ANC 6C Report by Elizabeth O’Gorek

ANC 6D Report by Andrew Lightman

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Bob Sonderman Awarded Preservation Lifetime Achievement Award by Elizabeth O’Gorek

“Habitat” - An Inaugural Smithsonian Gardens Exhibition by Rindy O’Brien

Ask the Hill Historian: Marion Park by Nina Tristani

Changing Hands by Don Denton

arts and dining 97

Dining Notes by Celeste McCall

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At the Movies by Mike Canning

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Art and The City by Jim Magner

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The Wine Girl by Elyse Genderson

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Literary Hill by Karen Lyon

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The Poetic Hill by Karen Lyon

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The Jazz Project by Jean-Keith Fagon

family life 111

Sound Massage: Relaxing Through Vibration by Pattie Cinelli

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District Vet by Dan Teisch, DVM

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Kids Bulletin by Kathleen Donner

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School Notes by Susan Braun Johnson

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SUMMER

T h e CITY

Time to Leave Your Comfort Zone by Kathleen Donner

Every June, we make it our business to steer our read-

ers in the direction of a wonderful Washington summer. Contrary to local folklore, DC was not built on a swamp that people must flee at the first opportunity. We’re not even sure that it ever was a swamp, although people like saying it. We also like to complain about the weather, but that’s for another column.

The District is a vibrant city with a staggering amount going on all the time. Fun is all around, you merely have to look for it. Below is a listing of some events and activities we’ve found – artistic, educational, crazy or just fun – that may just help mitigate the summer doldrums and nudge you out of your personal comfort zone. Photo: Courtesy of DPR

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RISE Above The CROWDS DC ROOFTOPS

Nellie’s Sports Bar, a Washington, DC institution. You know it’s an institution because they sell t-shirts.

Sunset at the Wharf Also offering stunning views of the sunset, the boats and the water are the incredible new Wharf roof-top bars. Here’s a current listing: Terrace Bar at Officina, Cantina Bambina, Marquee Bar at The Anthem, Whiskey Charlie, Tiki TNT, 12 Stories and Canopy Central Bistro & Bar. It’s no secret that The Wharf has become a major destination for live music, food, entertaining out-of-town guests and general city socializing. Visit their website to see the array of events and activities. Wharfdc.com.

Farm Friday Happy Hour Up Top Acres, 55 M St. SE, is reimagining what a farm looks like as they grow food on roofs. Every third Friday through October, they have a Farm Friday Happy Hour, 5 to 9 p.m. Party on the roof surrounded by herbs, flowers, fruits and vegetables growing in trucked-in soil. Admission is a $10 ticket which includes live music (usually bluegrass), a beautiful sunset and a cocktail featuring some of their rooftop grown herbs and edible flowers. Join their Farm Membership Program and pick up fresh roof-grown produce every week. Read more, buy tickets and register for produce pick-up at uptopacres.com.

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The Story of Life on Earth

The National Fossil Hall at the Natural History Museum, informally called the rex room, reopens on June 8. The 31,000-square-foot exhibition features an authentic Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton alongside more than 700 other fossil specimens, including mammals, reptiles, plants and insects—some never before displayed at the museum. The exhibition tells the story of 3.7 billion years of life on Earth, highlighting the connections among ecosystems, climate, wgeological forces and evolution and encouraging visitors to understand that the choices they make today will have an impact on the future. Beginning June 8, the museum will be open 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily in June (except June 20) and Thursday to Saturday in July and August (except Aug. 17).

Tuesday Drag Bingo? While Nellie’s Sports Bar, 900 U St. NW , has a distinctly gay vibe, the sheer fun of the place welcomes all. The bar also offers a great rooftop experience, okay views, wee kend drag brunch, Tuesday drag bingo, Wed nesday smart-ass trivia, Thursday gam e nigh t and a friendly staff. Open daily: Mondays to Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Friday, 3 p.m . to 3 a.m.; Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 3 a.m. ; and Sundays, 10:30 a.m. to 1.p.m. nelli essportsbar.com.

Native Americans Where We Live Meet the Native Americans of the Chesapeake Bay region–what is now Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia and Delaware–through photographs, maps, ceremonial and everyday objects and interactives. Return to a Native Place: Algonquian Peoples of the Chesapeake educates visitors on the group’s continued presence in the region and it provides an overview of the history and events from the 1600s to the present that have impacted the lives of the Nanticoke, Powhatan and Piscataway tribes. The National Museum of the American Indian is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. americanindian.si.ed.

Illegal To Be You Illegal to be You: Gay History Beyond Stonewall opens at the American History museum on June 21. In June 1969, LGBTQ+ community members resisted a police raid at the Stonewall Inn, a bar in lower Manhattan. The Smithsonian American History Museum will mark this 50th anniversary with a display featuring objects from its collections that put the history of that memorable event within a larger and longer experience of being gay. Artifact walls reflect the museum’s core mission to collect, study and exhibit objects from our nation’s rich and diverse history. Open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., daily. Americanhistory.si.edu. LEFT: This Allosaurus fragilis skeleton was the first nearly complete Allosaurus found and is one of the most studied in the world. It will be on display in “The David H. Koch Hall of Fossils—Deep Time,” which opens June 8 at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. Photo: Smithsonian Institution

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DINE FESTIVALLY Beer, Bourbon and BBQ

The 10th annual Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival (AKA pork-out) at National Harbor is on Saturday, June 15, 2 to 6 p.m.; noon to 2 p.m. for VIP ticket holders. Get ready to enjoy all the pleasures that true Southerners live by--Beer, Bourbon, Barbeque, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits, Bluegrass and Smoked Beasts! Your admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy all-you-care-totaste samplings of beer and bourbon. $40, general admission; $75, VIP. Use code “pig” for $10 off general admission. A portion of the proceeds go to Spirit of Hope Children’s Foundation. Event information is at beerandbourbon.com/washington-dc/show.

Around The World in 80 Dishes Photo: Umbrella Syndicate and Matt Rag

Celebrate the rich intercultural diversity of the Washington, DC area at the Around the World Cultural Food Festival on Saturday, Aug. 17, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Freedom Plaza on Pennsylvania Ave., NW. Admission is free with food and beverage available for purchase. Enjoy delicious foods from around the world while watching singers and dancers from different countries. Shop from ethnic artisans. With only one restaurant per country, the festival selects only the best of the best for their attendees. aroundtheworldfestival.com.

GET BACK

Paddling Down the River

Battle of the BBQs The National Capital Barbecue Battle, on Pennsylvania Avenue NW between Third and Seventh, is on June 22 and 23. It pays tribute to everything barbecue and truly embodies the best that America has to offer. In addition to bringing together thousands of BBQ fans from around the country, this annual event raises millions of dollars for local charities. Funds raised this year will benefit USOMetro and the Capital Area Food Bank. The Battle opens at 11 a.m. each day. Tickets at the gate are $15 each day. There is a small discount for online purchase. bbqindc.com.

NATURE

Boating in DC rents pedal boats, kayaks, canoes, rowboats, swan boats (whatever they are) and lots more “for an hour or a day.” They operate out of the Ballpark Boathouse, the Wharf Boathouse, Fletcher’s Boathouse, Key Bridge Boathouse, National Harbor, Thompson Boat Center, the Tidal Basin and the Washington Sailing Marina. Hourly rates seem to be between $16/hour to $25/hour. Included are life jackets, paddles, cushions and some safety supplies. boatingindc.com.

Author, naturalist and certified forest therapy guide Melanie ChoukasBradley leads a forest bathing walk at Brookside Gardens. Photo: Ana Ka’ahanui (Capital Nature)

Bathe in the Forest

e yoku, is the simple practic Forest bathing, or shinrin lth hea ough the senses for of taking in the woods thr y, lowered blood pressure, benefits: boosted immunit g the reset button on life. improved mood, and hittin s d shinrin yoku for decade The Japanese have enjoye ces pla initiative. Two good as a regular public health National Arboretum and to forest bathe are the US Spring. A one-of-a-kind Brookside Gardens in Silver is coming to the Nationfull moon bathing program St. NE on June 16, 17 and al Arboretum, 24th and R $35. Once purchased you 18 for ages 16, up. Costs ser to the event on how to will receive more info clo prepare. fona.org.

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Fish With the Family The best thing to do before gathering your gear together and setting up camp along the river bank, is visit doee.dc.gov/service/fishdc. For absolute beginners, there are Anacostia River Family Fishing Days on July 7, Aug. 3, Sept. 8 and Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Anacostia Park outside of the Aquatic Resources Education Center. Spin cast rods and basic tackle are available on loan for fishing along the Anacostia River, adjacent to the AREC, in the north end of Anacostia Park. Equipment may be reserved on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., April through October. In the District, anyone between the ages of 16 and 64 needs a license. Purchase one online at doee.dc.gov/node/9772 for $10.

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LIFT y o u r CULTURAL IQ

Lean and Taste at City Winery

At City Winery, 1350 Okie St. NE, beve rage director Samantha Miller leads interactive classes that take guests through tasting and pairing wines at ever y level of expertise. Beginners and the curious can explore the basics of red or sparkling wine. Foodies can find surprising pairings with chocolate, cheese and mor e (last month there was a class pairing with Girl Scou t Cookies). And advanced classes involve blind tasting and much more. Here’s a sample from the June schedule : June 7, Tequila! Drink & Learn; June 10, Summer Coc ktail Class; June 12, Blind Tasting Workshop; June 15, Red Wine! Drink & Learn; June 22, Chocolate and Win e Pairing; June 28, Scotch! Drink & Learn. Check the website for the full schedule. Prices are $30 TO $35. cityw inery.com.

Hamlet For Free Every summer, the Shakespeare Theatre Company offers residents and visitors to DC the gift of a free Shakespeare play performed by a world class theatre company. This year the Free For All presents Hamlet, July 10 to 21. Set in a modern surveillance state Denmark, Hamlet returns home from university after his father’s death to find his mother remarried, his uncle on the throne and a world seemingly gone insane. When his father’s ghost appears demanding vengeance, the desperate Danish prince must decide: Submit or Resist. Accept or Avenge. Live or Die. The online ticket lottery opens on July 9. You can also stand in line for 200 tickets that will be available just before curtain time. Read more at shakespearetheatre.org.

Bach Consort At Lunch

Photo: Courtesy of City Winery

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The Washington Bach Consort Capitol Cantata Series is on Mondays, 12:10 p.m. at St. Peter’s, 313 Second St. SE and Tuesdays, 12:10 p.m., at Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. This free (donations accepted) concert series attracts more than 2,000 attendees each year. Throughout its history The Washington Bach Consort has made music education programs and audience outreach activities central to its mission. Its Giving Bach to the Community initiatives have offered a range of free or lowcost educational and enrichment activities to residents of the greater Washington DC area. For details, visit bachconsort.org.

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LISTEN

DC Jazz Festival

OUTDOOR MUSIC

The DC Jazz Festival, June 7 to 16, invites you to explore the exceptional array of renowned masters and emerging artists from across the jazz spectrum and beyond. It’s everywhere—The Wharf, City Winery, Ivy City Smokehouse, The Hamilton Live and dozens of other venues. And Jazz in the ‘Hoods takes jazz to the neighborhoods with performances in local DC clubs, restaurants, galleries, hotels, arts centers and public spaces. A full, constantly evolving schedule is at dcjazzfest.org/2019-dc-jazz-fest-schedule.

Picnic at Wolf Trap One great summer must-do is a trek to Wolf Trap for music on the lawn. Picnics are allowed (including wine) and you can also order a meal served before the performance on a picnic bench. Lawn seating is perfect for enjoying music, less so for dance, theater and other visual performances. Lawn seating starts at $10 and goes up fast. Try to ignore the lines of traffic in and out of the park—it’s part of the journey. Find their calendar at wolftrap.org.

Capitol Riverfront Friday Night Concerts, 7 to 9 p.m. on June 7, Pebble to Pearl; June 14, Shane Gamble Band; June 21, Driven to Clarity; June 28, Justin Trawick + Navy Band Country Current; July 5, Party Like It’s; July 12, Jah Works, July 19, The 19th Street Band; July 26, Jarreau Williams Band; Aug. 2, 7 Deadlies; Aug. 9, Aztec Sun; Aug. 16, Brent & Co; Aug. 23, La Unica; Aug. 30; Trailer Grass Orchestra. capitolriverfront.org/yards-park.

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The highly social DC Bocce League play s at the following DC locations: Tuesday s at Columbia Heights; Wednesdays at Vino teca U Street wine bar; Wednesdays at Garfield Park on Capitol Hill; Thursda ys at Rose Park; Thursdays at Highlan d park. League players get eight weeks of bocce; beer discounts, bar food specials, team t-shirt, weekly prizes and an end of the season party. Sign-up fee is $50, $60 or $70 depending of your timing. You must be at least 21 to join. No experien ce necessary and beginners are welcome. Read more and sign up at dcbocce.com .

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Born in a Hill Alley, Jazz Quintet Plays Hill Center June 7

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azz Quintet Dial 251 has style reminiscent of the classical jazz greats, said Vera Oyé Yaa-Anna. Yaa-Anna, a regular fan, spoke shortly after seeing the group perform May 11 at Twins Jazz (1344 U St. NW). The group is scheduled to play the Hill Center (921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE) on Friday, June 7. “They remind me of the first jazz show I saw when I was 15 years old –you know how they used to be all suited-up?” Yaa-Anna said of the band. “They’re a first-class group.” Dial 251 describe themselves as “Jazz Messengers-inspired funky hard

bop—a fusion of straight-ahead jazz, Latin, soul, and rhythm and blues.” The link between Dial 251 and classic jazz musicians is apt.

Nod to Jazz Pioneers The name is a nod to the pioneers of modern jazz and their drive for constant innovation. Dial Records was a post-WWII label that released their 200 series albums featuring jazz pioneers like Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, and Dexter Gordon. “The ‘251’ was chosen because it refers to an essential chord progression in Western music and for the retro imagery of the word ‘dial’ in a

Forged in a Capitol Hill alley, Dial 251 play ‘funk hard bop’ Friday, June 7 at the Hill Center (921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE). Photo: Courtesy C. Whalen

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world of touch-screen cell-phones,” said trumpeter and band founder Charles Whalen. Dial 251 is very much a Capitol Hill band. Whalen met an early member of the band, guitarist Mark Johnson, at the 21 at 21 jam sessions, an intimate monthly performance held in the townhouse of David Weiner on Gessford Court. The current members of Dial 251 also met through the music. When Whalen performed in the Capitol Hill based big-band DC Swing, he recruited band director Matt Leonhardt, a former US Marines pianist. Whalen met bassist Jon Steele when both played in a big-band based in the Adams Morgan area. Whalen met other members at jam sessions, including drummer Greg Reaves at a jazz jam at Takoma Station and sax player Bryan McEntire at the DC Jazz Jam. The band also features local drummer Greg Reaves, often noted for his precision and his intricate improvisations. McEntire said that he initially thought that Whalen put the group together to do a single show in Maryland, but they soon began headlining their own shows. “Then Charles kept getting more and more gigs,” McEntire added, “but the big break to keep our group together was getting the reoccurring gig at Mr. Henry’s.” Dial 251 has had a regular gig the first Friday of every month at Mr. Henry’s (601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE) since March 2015. Over the past five years, they’ve played annually at the US Botanic Garden as part of its holiday music series as well as at DC JazzFest, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, and DC Art All Night.

In Service of the Music Whalen himself no longer lives on the Hill –or in DC. But his dedication to the band has not wavered.

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Having moved to upstate New York two years ago, he regularly returns to DC to practice and play with the band, facilitated by a supportive spouse and a flexible appointment at SUNY Buffalo Law School. “It’s kinda’ funny, I guess, that I came to DC to help shape US economic policy and instead rediscovered jazz, which I had long ago put aside in favor of that more serious pursuits,” he said. Hill resident Peter Glick is a regular at Dial 251 shows, especially First Fridays at Mr. Henry’s. He said that the key to the band’s longevity and draw is the craftsmanship in the music. “In addition to being very talented musicians individu- Trumpeter Charles Whalen and saxophonist Bryan ally, as a group they McEntire get down at Mr. Henry’s. Dial 251 plays the first of every month (except June) at Mr. Henry’s (601 are incredibly tight — Friday Pennsylvania Ave. SE). Photo: Linda Whalen] they rehearse regularly and it really shows ing noise and getting into the music as in the crispness of their ensemble much as we can.” playing,” Glick said. “I always enjoy Come have fun and make some dropping in to Mr. Henry’s for a night noise with Dial 251 as they play the of great jazz and to see what material Hill Center, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, they’ve been working on.” June 7. Tickets are $18 in advance Sax player McEntire said the and $20 at the door. Stick around afgroup has now been playing togethter the performance for a wine receper long enough that they know “each tion with the musicians. other’s brains”. See more details, including vid“We’re doing it in service of eo by visiting https://www.hillcentermusic that’s as vibrant now as it was dc.org/event/jazz-quintet-dial-251/. when it was written and at the highDial 251 is back at Mr. Henry’s on est point of its popularity,” he said. July 5. Learn more about First Fridays “We try to do it justice historicaland Mr. Henry’s regular Jazz line-up ly, but this is not a stuffed shirt and by visiting http://www.mrhenrysdc. bowtie affair.” com/events/friday-feature/. u “It’s just people having fun, mak-

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join the celebration of this beloved landmark! https://rediscovereasternmarket.eventbrite.com Taste of North Capitol. June 6, 7 to 10 PM. Event celebrates the unique neighborhoods that make up North Capitol Main Street as well as the one-of-a-kind businesses. Tickets can be ordered at tasteofnorthcap2019.eventbrite.com. NPR Building, 1111 North Capitol St. NE. Taste of Adams Morgan. June 4, 5 to 9 PM. Join over 20 of Adams Morgan’s best restaurants for Mary’s Center’s Seventh Annual Taste of Adams Morgan. tasteofadamsmorgan.com. David H. Koch Hall of Fossils-Deep Time. Opens June 8. Journey through time from the beginning of life on Earth through the reign of the dinosaurs to the present, a time of immense planetary changes. Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. naturalhistory.si.edu. Post-Game Fireworks at Nat’s Park. Friday, June 14, 7:05 PM vs. D-backs; Wednesday, July 3, 6:05 PM vs. Marlins; and Friday, Aug. 30, 7:05 PM vs. Marlins. mlb. com/nationals. Chinatown Community Festival. June 15, 11 AM to 2 PM. Experience the sights and sounds of Asian & Pacific Islander cultures at the 2019 Chinatown Community Festival. Free. Chinatown Park, Fifth and I Streets NW.

Marine Barracks Evening Parade. Fridays. Gates open at 7 PM. The Evening Parade is a universal symbol of the professionalism, discipline and Esprit de Corps of the United States Marines. Reservations suggested. Visit paraderes.dcmarines.com. Marine Barracks Washington. barracks.marines.mil.

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SPECIAL EVENTS Rediscover Eastern Market: A Celebration 10 Years After Restoration! The Department of General Services invites everyone to join in for the ‘Rediscover Eastern Market’ Weekend Celebration from June 7-9. On Friday, meet DGA and learn about all they do. On Saturday, take a food tour (10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon) of all 13 indoor merchants. Listen to jazz across the street outside Port City Java. Sunday there will be jazz, architectural tours and fun and games in the North Hall. For more than 146 years, Eastern Market, DC’s oldest public market, has served as a community hub, connecting neighbors, families, and visitors. Come

Organ Recital at Christ Church. June 16, 5 PM. Christ Church, 620 G St. SE, hosts its second organ recital on the recently installed Casavant Freres Pipe Organ, Opus 3914. The guest organist is Jeremy Filsell, who is Organist and Director of Music at Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue in New York City. Free. A reception follows.

OUTDOOR MUSIC, MOVIES, FOOD AND CEREMONY Bourbon & Bluegrass at President Lincoln’s Cottage. June 1 and 2, 1 to 5 PM, each day. Lounge on Lincoln’s front lawn, sip bourbon and enjoy live bluegrass music as part of their fifth annual Bourbon & Bluegrass event. All proceeds go toward preservation efforts at President Lincoln’s Cottage. $65, adults; $35, ages 7 to 20; free, infants to 6. lincolncottage.org.

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Navy Band Concerts on the Avenue. June 4, 11, 18 and 25; July 23 and 30; Aug. 6 and 13. 7:30 PM. US Navy Memorial Plaza, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. navymemorial.org. NoMa Summer Screen. Wednesdays at sunset. June 5, The Karate Kid; June 12, Love & Basketball; June 19, Moneyball; June 26, Rudy; July 3, The Sandlot; July 10, I, Tonya; July17, Bend It Like Beckham; July 24, Remember the Titans; July 31, Bring It On; Aug. 7, Cool Runnings; Aug. 14, She’s the Man; Aug. 21, Best in Show; Aug. 28, rain date. Movies are free and subtitled. Dogs on leashes are okay. All movies at NoMa Junction @ Storey Park, 1005 First St. NE. nomabid.org. Summer Evening Concerts at the Arboretum. Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 PM. Gate opens, 6 PM. June 6, Champion Sound; June 13, Mark G Meadows & The Movement; June 27, The Eddie Anderson Project; July 11. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Relax in the Meadow below the Capital Columns. From the R Street NE Gate. Dogs and alcohol are not permitted. Concerts are free, but reservations required. Visit fona.org. World War II D-Day Observance. June 6, 10 AM. World War II Memorial, 17th St. between Constitution and Independence Avenues NW. wwiimemorialfriends.org. Capitol Riverfront Friday Night Concerts. 7 to 9 PM. June 7, Pebble to Pearl; June 14, Shane Gamble Band; June 21, Driven to Clarity; June 28, Justin Trawick + Navy Band Country Current; July 5, Party Like It’s; July 12, Jah Work Family-friendly lyrics and grassy open space make this enjoyable for adults and kids alike. capitolriverfront.org/yards-park. NGA Jazz in the Garden. Through Aug. 23, 5 to 8:30 PM. June 7, Shannon Gunn; June 14, Adwela & the Uprising; June 21, Black Masala; June 28, Hendrik

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June 20, Piero-Mi Viejo 50 Años Tour; June 21, Got My Own Sound; June 23, Conya Doss and Joey Landreth; June 24, Vybe Band; June 25, The Woggles; June 26, The Spill Canvas-Bottle Of Red Tour; June 28, Dan Baird & Homemade Sin and YahZarah; June 29, Terisa Griffin; July 3, AJ Ghent; July 5, Carolyn Wonderland; July 6, Chuck Brown Band. City Winery, 1350 Okie St. NE. citywinery.com/washingtondc.

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Canal Park Outdoor Movies. Thursdays at sundown. June 13, Crazy Rich Asians; June 20, Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse; June 27, The Little Mermaid; July 11. Canal Park, 200 M St. SE. capitolriverfront.org. Meurkens Quartet; July 5, The JoGo Project. Free. National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, Constitution Avenue and Madison Drive between Seventh and Ninth. nga.gov. Truckeroo. June 7 and 28. 4 to 11 PM. Celebrate the hottest food trucks in the area. Truckeroo is a family-friendly event that features live music, cold drinks, games and more. 1201 Half St. SE. thebullpendc.com/truckeroo. Union Market Drive-In Movies. June 7, 8:45 PM, Con Air (1997); July 5, 8:55 PM, A League of Their Own (1992). Free for walk-up viewing in the picnic area. $15 per car. Movie goers can sip and munch on snacks from Union Market vendors and neighboring businesses before the film begins. The DC Rollergirls sell and deliver candy. Union Market parking lot, 1309 Fifth St. NE. unionmarketdc.com. Waterfront Beer Garden by Port City Brewing Company. June 28 to 30 and July 5 to 7; Fridays, 5 to 8 PM; Saturdays, noon to 8 PM; Sundays, noon to 4 PM. Free admission; pay for food and drink. Waterfront Park, 1 King St., Alexandria. PortsideInOldTown.com. Wunder Garten Beer Garden. Open daily; Mondays to Wednesdays, 4 to 11 PM; Thursdays, 4 PM

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to midnight; Fridays, 3 PM to 1 AM; Saturdays, noon to 1 AM; and Sundays, noon to 11 PM. 1101 First St. NE. wundergartendc.com. Air Force Band Concerts at the Air Force Memorial. Fridays through Aug. 23, 7:30 to 9 PM. Air Force Memorial at One Air Force Memorial Drive in Arlington, VA. airforcememorial.org.

Music at Union Stage. June 1, Rock of Ages Music Presents: ROAMstock ‘19; June 3, Fantastic Negrito; June 4, Jamila Woods; June 6, Hey Violet; June 7, 8 amd 9, michael che x cipha and Allan Rayman; June 8, Rooney; June 9, Lion Babe; June 13, The New Deal; June 14 and 15, Carbon Leaf; June 20, Night Moves; June 21, Frank Iero and The Future Violents; June 22, 80s Flashband Showcase by 7DrumCity; June 23, Kristen Hersh Electric Trio and Joep Beving; June 24, Ziggy Alberts; June 26, Juliana Hatfield; June 27, William Clark Green; June 28, Bumppp!; June 29, That BIG 80’s Party; June 30, Free Acoustic Open Mic; July 3, 4th of July Kick Off feat. Renegade; July 6, Vintage DC/Roots Rock Songs to Drink Whiskey To; July 7, Chris Dave And The Drumhedz. Union Stage, 740 Water St. SW. unionstage.com. Music at Mr. Henry’s. June 6, Maija Rejaman presents New Voices; June 8, Nanny Assis; June 13, Only Lonesome; June 14, Kevin Cordt; June 15, Julia Nixon; June 16, Love Jones Movement-The New

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Military Band Concerts at the Capitol. Weeknights in summer at 8. Mondays, US Navy Band; Tuesdays, US Air Force Band; Wednesdays, US Marine Band; Thursdays, US Army Band or US Marine Band; Fridays, US Army Band. West side of the Capitol aoc.gov.

MUSIC Music at City Winery. June 1, We Are One XPerience; June 2, Griffin House; June 3, Johnny A. Just Me...And My Guitars; June 4, Monifah & Russell Taylor; June 5, 19 and 26, Sirius Company; June 6, Secret Society; June 7, Tal Wilkenfeld; June 9, Richard Marx; June 10, Let It Flow Band; June 11, Lucette and Kristian Bush And Rita Wilson; June 12, SPAGA and Sirius Company Featuring Ms. Kim & Scooby; June 13, Etienne Charles Creole Soul and Selwyn Birchwood; June 14, Anna Nalick; June 16, Hazel Mitchell-Bell; June 18, Al Di Meola Opus & More Acoustic US Tour and Christian Fresno; June 19, Perry Farrell’s Kind Heaven Orchestra;

Jazz on Jackson Place. Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 PM. June 6, Kavita Shah Ensemble; July 11, Kris Funn Ensemble; Aug. 8, Aaron Seeber Ensemble. $35 admission includes jazz performance, open bar, light hors d’oeuvres, tours of the historic Decatur House and a raffle. 748 Jackson Pl. NW. whitehousehistory.org.

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Blue Monday Blues in Southwest. Every Monday, 6 to 9 PM. June 3, Swampdog Blues!; June 10, Dave Chappell Blues Band; June 17, Midnight Blue; June 24, Bad Inﬂuence Band. $5 cover. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org. Music at The Anthem. June 5, NSO From the New World; June 12, Tim McGraw and Jon Meacham; June 14, Snarky Puppy; June 15, Jon Batiste & Stay Human; June 18, The Lonely Island; June 19, The National; June 20, Bilie Eilish; June 21, TI and Backyard Featuring Ocean; June 29, Hillsong United; July 12, Rob Thomas. The Anthem, 901 Wharf St. SW. theanthemdc.com.

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Jazz Night in Southwest. Every Friday, 6 to 9 PM. June 7, Hail to the Masters!; June 14, Reginald Cyntje Quintet; June 21, Georgia on My Mind!; June 28, Tribute to Lee Morgan. $5 cover. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org. Music at Hill Center. June 7, 7 PM, Dial 251; June 9, 4:30 PM, American Roots Concert Series-The Wildmans; June 14, 7 PM, Global Sounds on the Hill-Marja Mortensson; June 20, 4 PM, Dom Flemons presents the Black Cowboys. hillcenterdc.org.

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Craig Finn & The Uptown Controllers. Don’t miss Minnesota singer, song writer, guitarist Craig Finn. He visits the Rock & Roll Hotel on June 15 with Uptown Controllers. Doors open at 7 PM. A cross between the Springsteen and Dylan with a dash of The Clash, Finn is primarily known as the front man for The Hold Steady, a Brooklyn-based hard rocking, punk influence rock band. Finn is touring in support of his recently released album entitled, “I Need a New War.”

cert at St. Mark’s, 301 A St. SE. Proceeds benefit the DC Concert Orchestra Society. Free admission; donations accepted. Open seating. RSVP at dccos.org/Public-Events. dcconcertorchestra.org. LOC Homegrown Concerts. June 13, African Sons of God; June 25, Los Cenzonties, Mexican American Folk Music from California. Concerts are at noon in the Coolidge Auditorium, Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. SE. Free; no ticket required. loc.gov.

THEATER AND FILM Taffety Punk’s Antigonick and Fragments of Sappho. Through June 8. In this new telling of Sophokles’ classic tale Antigonick, poet and translator Anne Carson presents an Antigone both inspiring and contemporary. $15. CHAW, 545 Seventh St. SE. taffetypunk.com. Jubille. Through June 9. For centuries, the bold a cappella African American ensemble born on the campus of Fisk University has blended their rich voices together sharing a heritage of suffering, strength and endurance. arenastage.org. Fame, The Musical en Espanol. Through June 9. In this famous musical, a diverse group of ambitious, young hopefuls dream of stardom as they deal with life, love and tragedy at a prestigious high school for the performing arts. galatheatre.org. Love’s Labor’s Lost. Extended through June 16. A young king and his three friends renounce the company of women for three years in favor of scholarly pursuits. folger.edu. Spunk. Through June 23. An unearthly Guitar Man and Blues Speak Woman tantalizingly interweave three tales of the early 20th century African American experience. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., off I-395 at the Shirlington exit. sigtheatre.org. The Oldest Boy: A Play in Three Ceremonies. June 6 to 20.

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An American mother and a Tibetan father must make a life-altering choice that will test their strength, their marriage and their hearts. Spooky Action Theater, Universalist National Memorial Church, 1810 16th St. NW. spookyaction.org. Ken Ludwig’s A Fox on the Fairway. June 8 to 29. A charmingly madcap adventure about love, life and man’s eternal love affair with … golf. The Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St., Alexandria, VA. thelittletheatre.com. National Theatre Live. June 11, All About Eve and June 12, I’m Not Running. $20. Sidney Harman Hall. shakespearetheatre.org. Reel Affirmations XTRA LGBTQ Screenings. June 27, 7 and 9 PM, Steamroom Stories. Tickets are $14. E Street Cinema. reelaffirmations.org. Keegan Theatre Boiler Room Series. July 1 and Aug. 26, 8 PM. Free staged readings followed by a post-show discussion. keegantheatre.com. Live-action and Animated Japanese Films. “J-Film” (liveaction), third Wednesday of every month, 6:30 PM; “Animezing!” (animated), last Friday of every month, 6:30 PM. Free. Days are subject to change depending on holidays or other major events. Japan Information & Culture Center, 1150 18th St. NW, Suite 100. us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc.

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Shakespeare Theater’s FREE FOR ALL Presents Hamlet. July 10 to 21. After his father’s abrupt death, Hamlet returns home from university to find his mother remarried, his uncle on the throne and a world seemingly gone insane. shakespearetheatre.org. Ann. July 11 to Aug. 11. Punchline-packed speeches reveal the feisty and unadulterated life of legendary Texas Governor Ann Richards. arenastage.org.

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ART FOR ART’S SAKE Working from the Figure. June 7, 21 and 28; 6:30 to 9:30 PM. Work on drawings or paintings in front of a live model in a session without formal instruction, facilitated by artist Will Fleishell. Bring drawing materials. Easels are available. $15 for drop-in students or $56 for a foursession pass. For more information, visit chaw.org or call 202- 547-6839. Rirkrit Tiravanija: (who’s afraid of red, yellow and green). Through July 24. Using food as his main medium, Thai artist Rirkrit Tiravanija creates art from real-time experiences and exchanges, upending the traditional relationship between object and spectator. hirshhorn.si.edu. Art at Wilson House. Helen Zughaib: Migrations. Inspired by Jacob Lawrence’s 1941 seminal Migration Series, Zughaib’s Syrian Migration Series allows for an exploration of the contemporary consequences of the post-World War II peace through the lens of the current Syrian conﬂict and its mass migration. President Woodrow Wilson House, 2340 S St. NW. woodrowwilsonhouse.org. DC Art Book Fair. July 7, noon to 5 PM. This curated event spotlights small presses, artists and makers as they sell their independently published paper-based works. Shop a variety of creations including zines, books, comics and prints from more than 40 vendors. Free. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. nmwa.org.

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Talk of the Hill with Bill PressDavid Maraniss, Pulitzer Prizewinning Journalist and Author. June 3, 7 PM. Bill Press sits down with David Maraniss, associate editor at the Washington Post, to discuss his new book “A Good American Family: The Red Scare and My Father.” The two-time Pulitzer Prize winner’s

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75th Anniversary of D-Day Film Screening. June 6, 7 PM. The True Glory, a joint production of the US Office of War Information and the British Ministry of Information, is the epic filmed record of the June 6, 1944, invasion of Normandy and the Allied push across Europe. (85 minutes.). National Archives. archives.gov. History Happy Hour with Derek Brown. June 15, 3 to 4 PM, cocktail reception, 4 PM Theater program. The reception will feature five of DC’s top bartenders who will mix up their versions of cocktail recipes from Spirits, Sugar, Water, Bitters: How the Cocktail Conquered the World. At 4 PM, There will be a panel discussion with authors Derek Brown and Bob Yule as they discuss their book with moderator Rose Previte, owner of Maydan and Compass Rose. $60. National Archives, William G. McGowan Theater. archivesfoundation.org.

LITERARY EXHIBITIONS, EVENTS, TALKS AND NEWS National Archives’ The Write Stuff Festival. June 1, 11 AM. Join award-winning authors/illustrators L. M. Elliott, Chris Eliopoulos, Debbie Levy and Pamela M. Tuck to learn about the writing, illustration and research that go into book making. Register at archivesfoundation.org/event/write-stuff-2019..

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Shannon Watts - Fight Like a Mother: How a Grassroots Movement Took on the Gun Lobby and Why Women Will Change the World. June 6, 7 PM. In conversation with Karen Tumulty. Politics and Prose at The Wharf, 70 District Sq. SW. politics-prose.com. Friends of SE Library Book Sale. June 8, 10 AM to 3 PM. Most books are $1. Southeast Library, 403 Seventh St. SE. dclibrary.org/ southeast.

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SBRC’s One-On-One Session: Basic Steps to Obtaining a Business License Date: Monday - Friday Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (By appointment) Location: Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs 1100 4th Street SW, 2nd Floor (Room E-268) Washington, DC 20024 Register: dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com

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Congressional Baseball Game. June 26, 7 PM. Gates open at 5:30 PM. Since 1909 the Congressional Baseball Game has been an annual, beloved bipartisan event. Lots of fun and giveaways. Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE. congressionalbaseball.org. Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer - The Hill to Die on: The Battle for Congress and the Future of Trump’s America. June 9, 4 PM. The inside story of Donald Trump’s first two years in Washington as viewed from Capitol Hill, where lawmakers on both sides of the aisle jockeyed for advantage as American politics reached a fevered pitch. East City Book Shop, 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. eastcitybookshop.com. Bren Smith - Eat Like a Fish: My Adventures as a Fisherman Turned Restorative Ocean Farmer. June 24, 7 PM. Politics and Prose at The Wharf, 70 District Sq. SW. politics-prose.com. Kim Wehle - How to Read the Constitution and Why. June 28, 7 PM. Politics and Prose at Union Market, 1270 Fifth St. NE. politics-prose.com.

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Rediscover Eastern Market: A Celebration Marking 10 Years After Restoration! The Department of General Services invites everyone to join in for the ‘Rediscover Eastern Market’ Weekend Celebration from June 7-9. On Friday, meet DGA and learn about all they do. On Saturday, take a food tour that will introduce you to the unique offerings of all 13 indoor merchants

(10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon). Listen to jazz across the street outside Port City Java. Sunday there will be jazz, architectural tours and fun and games in the North Hall. For more than 146 years, Eastern Market, DC’s oldest public market, has served as a community hub, connecting neighbors, families, and visitors. In 2007, Eastern Market suffered a devastating early morning fire. The following day, Mayor Adri-

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Chef’s Best Benefits Food & Friends On June 10, 40 of the area’s best chefs and mixologists will serve up special tastings of their signature dishes at Food & Friends’ annual Chef ’s Best Dinner & Auction at the Marriott Marquis. Chef ’s Best benefits Food & Friends. Tickets are $350 and sponsorships start at $1,000. Visit foodandfriends. org to purchase tickets and see a current list of chefs and sponsors. The President’s Reception for sponsors begins at 5:30 p.m. Doors open for the main event at 6:30 p.m., with live auction bidding starting around 8:30 p.m. foodandfriends.org.

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Mehari Sequar Gallery, 1402 H St. NE, is a new independent gallery dedicated to articulating global narratives by examining the world through art. Through June 7, Mehari Sequar presents “Ain’t going to tell you no story, Ain’t going to tell you no lie” showcasing the mixed media works of Jamilla Okubo. Okubo explores the folklore and proverbs of life in Black America with imagery that offers a view of protected spaces where tales and talk circulated, enabling the passing on of wisdom through stories. meharisequargallery.com.

Southwest Library closed June 1, at 5:30 p.m. in preparation for the construction of a new facility on its current site. Construction begins in June. The DC Public Library is working with Perkins+Will and Turner Construction as the design/build team for the new library, which is fully funded at $18 million. The Southwest Interim Library, 425 M St. SW, will open later this summer.

The Fields at RFK Grand Opening On June 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be a ribbon-cutting and community celebration at The Fields at RFK, 2400 East Capitol St. SE. The event features food, music and youth activities. rfkcampus.com.

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TO EASTERN MARKET, WITH LOVE Slow Shopping And The Value of Community by Andrew Lightman

The devastation caused by the 2007 fire. Photo: Andrew Lightman.

t is 7 a.m. on a steel-hued morning in April 2007. Walking up the street from the metro, camera on my back, the smell of ashes and suet wafting in the breeze, I glimpse the devastation. The Eastern Market is a smoldering wreck. Exhausted firefighters recline on the tailgates of their engines, while their brethren hose down the smoldering roof. Across the street, neighbors and merchants gather, many in tears. Eastern Market, the heart of the tightly knit Capitol Hill community, is gone.

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Discovering The Market I first came to the District in 1993, a graduate student working on my dissertation at the Library of Congress. I settled on Capitol Hill, renting an English basement on Seward Square. In those days, the Hill was down on its heels. Beautiful historic homes with lush gardens coexisted with homeless encampments, punctuated by ubiquitous piles of trash. The closest Safeway was a dozen blocks away. Without an automobile, it was a nearly unnavigable distance. Taking a cue from many of my neighbors,

I began to shop for groceries at the Eastern Market. So began a love affair.

Falling in Love The first thing one noticed walking into the Market in the early 1990â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s was the fetid smell of food, produce, meat, fish and trash. In the absence of adequate air conditioning, the odor grew worse in the summer months. Unlike now, the Market in those days possessed no center aisle. Glancing north from the southern end of the South Hall, the view was ob-

A fireman stares that the smoldering roof. Photo: Andrew Lightman.

Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells (D) discusses saving the market with CHCF President Nicky Cymrot. Photo: Andrew Lightman.

structed by huge freezers, now housed underground. It was a maze. In the South Hall, a large meat stall occupied the majority of the south end. A tiny bakery was tucked into the southeast corner. The northeast corner, then as now, housed The Market Lunch, but with less seating, across from a much larger fishmonger. A pottery studio with a working kiln occupied the upper floors of the Center Hall, above where the bathrooms now sit. The North Hall was a funky, Afrocentric, nonprofit gallery, responsible for the weekend craft and flea markets. On weekends, artisan booths and farmer stands garlanded the Market’s periphery and northern plaza. However, while architecturally striking, what really distinguished the Market was its merchants, farmers and vendors. It was a chaotic, charming old world venue populated by a cast of colorful characters. The bakery, a Jewish institution, was helmed by Doris and her brothers Irv and Moe. Once one got past her brusque demeanor, reminiscent of Seinfeld’s Soup Nazi, Doris was a charming raconteur. Next door was a meat counter run by Mark Glasgow. I don’t remember Mark ever having any customers. Mostly, he sat with his elbows on the counter glowering at by-passers. Mark and Doris were grumpy exceptions. Maria and Chris Calomiris were more the norm. Proprietors of Thomas Calomiris & Sons, the couple always greeted me warmly, asking after my family.

Maria, known to all as “Momma,” was a fount of recipes. Her baklava and other Greek foods powered me through many afternoons of writing. Chris told me stories about selling vegetables in his youth in the metal stalls that still stand behind Union Market, rusted witnesses to a different age. To this day, no child leaves the Calomiris stall without a gifted banana. The Market was a social hub where one exchanged news with neighbors and shopped with friends. My shopping trips soon turned into a daily ritual. The old Eastern Market taught me the art of “slow shopping.”

Shopping Slow While the “Slow Food” movement has received a great deal of press, journalists have yet to turn to their attention to the subject of “slow shopping.” Most Americans travel anonymously to a supermarket or via the web, where one never has to share more than two to three sentences with another human. Slow Shopping, on the other hand, embeds the purchase of food in a thick social context. In simpler terms, slow shopping is buying what you eat from people that you know. It is an antidote to the demands of this hyper-connected, distracted world, where many cannot walk the streets without gazing at a tiny screen. To this day, I do the vast majority of my food shopping “slowly” at Eastern Market. I buy cheese from Mike Bowers. Cross examining me on my culinary plans, he unerringly selects the perfect fromage for any occasion. Handing out samples to

everyone in line, Mike provides a running commentary on his selections, politics, the Eastern Market and vagaries of modern existence. “I’m glad to be putting your kids though college,” I joke while Mike rings up my purchases. Billy Glasgow at Union Meat is my go-to for culinary advice whenever trying a new cut of beef or lamb. His father Bill, who is death to prairie dogs, always narrates his latest hunting adventures. A devotee of Asian cuisines, I rely on Joanne, the proprietor of Capitol Hill Poultry and Paik Produce for Korean, Japanese and Indian ingredients. Where else can one find kaffir lime or bitter gourd? Certainly not at “Whole Paycheck.” Members of the Canales clan have tutored me in the mysteries of fine Spanish hams and El Salvadoran delicacies. Their fresh pasta succors my soul, while their cuts of “the other white meat” delight my palate, reminding me of my allegiance to “The Pig.” Angie of Blue Iris, sells me artfully arranged bouquets to decorate my dining room table. Outside the Market’s doors, I shop with farmers who drive from as far away as Pennsylvania to serve Capitol Hill customers. The Amish show up on Tuesday evenings. While I peruse their produce, we commiserate over the weather, discuss the merits of seasonal planting and chat about my garden. My kitchen is enriched by the prizes I purchase such as duck eggs, ugly heirlooms, seedless yellow watermelon oyster mushrooms or fresh garlic. Always more than a building to its patrons, the Market was and is the collective gestalt of its

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The South Hall merchants pledge to rebuild the Market. Photo: Andrew Lightman.

merchants, vendors and famers. The gutting of the facility in 2007 threatened to destroy this human ecosystem. Buildings can be rebuilt. Communities, however, in the absence of a center, can disintegrate. To save the Market, we had to save its businesses.

Saving The Market

Union Meat’s Billy Glasgow. Photo: Andrew Lightman.

Efforts to save the Market began the morning afEastern Market today. Photo: Andrew Lightman. ter the fire. Watching the embers smolder, thenWard 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells (D) secured a promise from Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D) to rebuild. A second conversation with Capitol Hill Community Foundation (CHCF) President Nicky Cymrot launched an intense public campaign to save the Market’s businesses. Capitol Hill residents donated over $400,000 and

Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D) shops with Maria Calomiris on the day of the Market’s reopening. Photo: Andrew Lightman. Joanne Jung, proprietor of Capitol Hill poultry and Paik Produce. Photo: Andrew Lightman

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tremendous amounts of volunteer time in the effort managed by CHCF. Having grown up in a small family business, Mayor Fenty intimately understood the importance of continuity to such operations. Fulfilling his pledge to rebuild, the city encouraged the South Hall merchants to operate on Seventh Street. Later, the District constructed a temporary facility, a large air-conditioned tent, across the street to house them. There they remained for two years. Councilmember Wells was Fentyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s partner, navigating millions in renovation funds through the council. His staff and volunteers from the Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee (EMCAC) monitored the Market renovation attentively to ensure historic fidelity and operational improvements. Simultaneously, they worked with CHCF board volunteers to support the businesses and workers impacted by the fire. When a newly rebuilt Market reopened in 2009, not one of the original businesses had been lost. So today, despite the explosion of grocery options in Ward 6, you will still find me shopping slowly at Eastern Market. While Doris may no longer be around to bend my ear, I choose to spend my money with friends. These rich interactions form a community that transcends the Market, creating the village in the city that we call Capitol Hill. Celebrate the 10 Anniversary of the Marketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reopening from June 7 to 9. Festivities include food and historic tours, live music and games for adults and children. Visit https://rediscovereasternmarket. eventbrite.com for details. u

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The Numbers:

These include restrictive deed coveeople of color—longtime nants that barred Black residents from Black residents, immiowning land, “urban renewal” projgrant families, and othects that displaced Black businesses ers—built this city and and residents, and systemic housing shaped its culture, and discrimination that has undervalued continue to make significant contrihomes in majority-Black neighborbutions to the economy. Yet decades hoods. As recently as the early 2000s, of systemic barriers have denied them Black and Latinx residents were two full opportunity, particularly Black to three times more likely to receive residents, blocking them from homesubprime loans than white residents. ownership, job opportunities, quality This history has shaped today’s education, and health care. realities. Not only are white houseThe impacts are still evident toby Doni Crawford, Kamolika Das, Simone Holzer & Amy Lieber holds far more likely to own homes day: in our affordable housing chalcompared to Black and Latinx houselenges that almost entirely fall on in Wards 7 and 8; the funding added by the Counholds, the typical home value for Black homeownpeople of color, income disparities, distressing edcil is not enough to eliminate these cuts. Budget cuts ers is only two-thirds of the home value for white ucational differences, and health outcomes. DC’s lead to cuts in staffing or services that can then lead homeowners. Further, nearly 90 percent of the prosperity is not reaching many lower-income, to further enrollment declines. This outcome shows 27,000 extremely low-income households that Black long-time residents, and the rising cost of livthat the seemingly neutral allocation system is conspend at least half their income on housing are ing means that many cannot afford to stay here. tributing to inequity and should be reconsidered. households of color and primarily Black. The DC budget is a powerful tool to right these For years, the District has not abided by reThe District has the resources to make sweepwrongs. Budgets have the power to help us create a quirements to devote more funds for low-income ing investments in DC’s many affordable housing future where all students have the resources they need students and others at-risk of falling behind. DC’s programs that benefit families who need it most and to succeed, where no resident has to choose between per-student funding formula provides more resourchave been excluded from the District’s increasing paying rent and other necessities, and where all reses for students who are at risk of academic failure, prosperity. An equitable budget is one that takes idents have access to quality, affordable health care. but the funding is 40 percent below the recommendbold steps to increase funding for DC’s crucial afExamining the latest DC budget through a raed level. Beyond that, DCPS knowingly diverts half fordable housing programs to help build new houscial equity lens allows us to see the budget in a difof the “at-risk” funding to pay for core classroom ing, preserve the little affordable housing that’s left, ferent way, highlighting missing pieces that may not staff, so that it’s not available for supplemental serand help more residents pay rent. be evident otherwise. This lens can tell us who is— vices as intended. Students in DCPS who are conHealth Equity Requires Eliminating Health and isn’t—benefitting from the District’s current insidered “at-risk” are consistently shortchanged. Care Access Barriers The DC Healthcare Alliance vestments and identifies some steps the District can Future school funding decisions should be take towards a more equitable DC. rooted in equity. Treating everyone the same—what

DC’S BEST TOOL FOR ADVANCING RACIAL EQUITY? THE BUDGET

Education Equity Requires Increased Resources The DC public education system is riddled with racial inequities, from a long history of legal school segregation and unjust funding by race. A key to addressing these historical inequities is to intentionally provide more financial resources for students attending schools in areas of the District that traditionally faced divestment. Yet the school funding formula, which appears to treat all schools equally but relies heavily on enrollment, is leading to cuts at these schools. Enrollment declines are primarily occurring in low-income communities of color—often due to the rise in DCPS magnet schools and public charter schools—which means those neighborhood schools routinely face resource cuts. Under the proposed budget, a number of DCPS schools faced budget cuts, nearly all of them

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some call equality—ignores the need to focus on communities facing the greatest barriers. The process DCPS uses to allocate funds among its schools should focus on need, not simply on enrollment, and should not lead to deep cuts in schools that are predominantly Black and low-income. The District also should fully support at-risk funds and stop the practice of diverting these resources, to ensure they are getting to the intended students.

Housing Equity Requires Investments that Prioritize At-Risk Residents The impact of DC’s gentrification is falling hardest on residents of color—including displacement of 20,000 Black residents since 2000—and is the direct result of decades of compounding housing policies that have been as advantageous for white households as they have been detrimental to Black households.

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is a health care program that primarily serves immigrants. In 2011, DC implemented a new rule requiring participants to visit a DC social service center every six months to maintain their eligibility, rather than an annual recertification process that most DC benefit programs have. This is comparable to requiring all residents to visit the DMV in person every six months to keep a driver’s license. This stringent requirement led to a sharp drop in the number of residents getting health coverage through the Alliance. The six-month recertification policy is a barrier imposed by the city that prevents individuals from accessing care. Because of the intensive recertification process, many Alliance participants face a lapse in coverage, meaning they have intermittent coverage and only return to the Alliance when they are in immediate need of medical care. The high rate of “churn” in the Alliance is a key reason the program’s cost to the city has increased sharply, even while people are losing coverage. The six-month recertification also contributes to long lines at DC’s social service centers, affecting all residents seeking assistance by creating backlogs and increasing the chance that applications aren’t processed. The DC Council passed legislation to eliminate this unequal treatment in the Alliance and return to a 12-month recertification, but funding has not been provided to support the anticipated participation increase. The budget includes provisions to allow Alliance participants to renew their eligibility at a community health center, which will ease barriers on participants. However, truly budgeting for equity requires that the Council fully eliminate the six-month recertification requirement.

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THE COUNCIL JUST FINISHED THE BUDGET. What’s In It For Your Neighborhood? by Councilmember Charles Allen he Council just voted unanimously to approve the budget for the District of Columbia for the next fiscal year, $15.5 billion in total. It is the plan and allotment for every dollar the District will spend on schools, parks, roads, sidewalks, police, fire, and so much more from October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020. As your Ward 6 Councilmember, the budget is my chance to ensure neighborhood needs are funded. I want to thank everyone who attended my budget town hall last month to share your priorities. As the Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, I also am responsible for setting the budget to ensure the District is a safe and a just city. I’ll share a few highlights from the Committee’s budget as well as Ward 6 project updates below. Since DC government serves the functions of both a city and a state government, the budget looks much larger compared to other cities per capita. But only about $8.6 billion of the total are local funds (property tax, income tax, sales tax, etc), while the remainder is federal funding (Medicaid payments make up a large portion) and other special forms of revenue. So what’s in the budget for Ward 6 residents? A whole bunch. Here’s a quick overview of major priorities and some projects I secured funding for here in Ward 6: Education: The Council increased the per-pupil student funding formula, which is the main way most of our schools are funded. It also increased funding for at-risk students, which is extra funding to assist schools serving students with greater needs. We continued capital funds to keep Ward 6 schools on-track for modernization and needed repairs – just as Maury Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School wrap up, Capitol Hill Montessori at Logan gets underway and School Within A School at Goding and Eliot-Hine continues. The budget also funds important health and safety initiatives at schools and keeps the Capitol Hill Cluster School Shuttle B operating.

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Eastern Market Metro Plaza: In the budget that Council voted on this week, I was able to secure an additional $7 million to fully fund the Eastern Market Metro Park project. Right now the area surrounding the Eastern Market Metro is somewhere we all walk through, but this project will transform that space into somewhere we will walk to, with the creation of a true “town center” for Capitol Hill. New Fire Ladder Trucks and Ambulances: We’re investing millions to upgrade our aging ladder trucks in the Fire Department – the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety funded five new ladder fire trucks, as well as new ambulances, and will hire additional first responders. Expanding Early Childhood and Elementary Education: I hear constantly the frustration of not enough seats in the city’s Pre-K 3 and 4 programs. This budget adds capacity by building a new childcare center next to Miner Elementary and renovates the Joy Evans Field House to ensure Van Ness Elementary has space to continue growing. The budget also makes permanent a $1,000 tax credit toward child care for families earning $150,000 or less. Affordable Housing: The budget makes an increased investment in the Housing Production Trust Fund and commits $49 million to emergency repairs in public housing -- a critical source of deeply affordable homes for Ward 6 residents. Senior Services: The budget locks in longterm, annual funding for the Safe At Home Program, which helps seniors outfit their homes with safety and quality of life improvements to allow them to age-in-place. Additionally, it funds a Senior Strategic Plan to help the District understand what senior needs are in each part of the city. Public Safety: In my Committee, we tripled the investment in violence prevention funding, which has shown early signs of being very effective at preventing violent crime by working closely with those at-risk of committing or being the victim of a violent interaction. We also extended the Senior Police

Officer program to allow MPD to retain the services of experienced detectives and sergeants who are set to retire. Parks and Playgrounds: A small, but important, part of the budget comes in funding and enhancing our public spaces where we play, meet, think, and just go to be outside. In addition to the green space coming in Eastern Market Metro Park mentioned above, I’m happy to announce that both Amidon-Bowen Elementary and Seaton Elementary schools will be getting new playgrounds. I’ve also secured funding for upgrades to the park at 17th and C St., SE, known to many as Spielberg Park. Public Transit: The big ticket item of note is consistency. For the second straight year, this budget includes $178 million in dedicated funding to WMATA from the District, which you might remember is our portion of a deal struck with Maryland and Virginia to give our transit system a reliable revenue source. Additionally, the NoMa-Galludet Metro Station will be getting a new entrance/exit closer to Florida Avenue. Given the incredible growth coming to that neighborhood, this entrance will be critical in connecting all of the new housing and businesses popping up near Union Market and NoMa along Florida Avenue to public transportation. This is far from an exhaustive list of everything funded in the budget, but some of the highlights based on what Ward 6 neighbors asked me to prioritize. Once again, I want to thank the many Ward 6 neighbors who spoke with me at my town hall, at community office hours, or over email or a phone call – your voice helps me and my team do our work. As always, I can be reached at callen@dccouncil.us if you have questions or concerns. u

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WOMEN OF WARD 6

Jackie Von Schlegel – Realtor and Hill Supporter by Marci Hilt his month’s Woman of Ward 6 is Jackie Von Schlegel (1939-2016), a longtime Capitol Hill realtor. The Ward 6 Democrats are recognizing and honoring Ward 6 women who have made significant contributions to better our community as a lead-up to the 2020 anniversary of the ratification of the 19thAmendment, which gave women the right to vote. Jackie Felty Von Schlegel was born in east-

ern Tennessee. She came to the District for a visit and stayed. She discovered the Hill in 1992 and made it her home. A beautiful, brassy blonde, Van Schlegel was a born saleswoman who became a fixture on Capitol Hill and told the Hill Rag in 2009 “Capitol Hill is the love on my life.” She could often be found holding court on Tunnicliff Tavern’s patio. Von Schlegel spent more than 20 years working as a real estate agent, finding homes for families and enjoying life with her neighbors. She was a consummate professional and understood her responsibility as a business person to nurture and support her neighborhood. She was particularly fond of Siamese cats (hers often appeared in her ads in the Hill Rag), but loved all felines. She donated generously to animal causes and took in strays. With a lovely Tennessee drawl that she never lost, she could hold a gathering completely in thrall. Her sense of humor was offbeat, wickedly inappropriate at times and sweet at others. She was the original organizer of Hilloween, where thousands of costumed children, parents and dogs throng the 200 block of Seventh Street, near Eastern Market each year at Halloween. Von Schlegel would stand among the pandemonium, dressed as Capitol Hill’s Good Witch, Jackie loved hhanding out treats at Hilloween which she organized each year at Halloween. Photo: Andrew Lightman dispensing hugs, kisses and

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Jackie and her cats from an ad in the July 1996 issue of the Hill Rag.

candy to any child within arm’s reach. She did not so much change Capitol Hill, as enliven it. Know of a Woman of Ward 6 you’d like to nominate for this honor? Send an email tomarcihilt@ aol.com. About the Initiative: The Women of Ward 6 initiative is a non-partisan recognition of Ward 6’s women. The initiative, in partnership with the National Woman’s Party, Capitol Hill Restoration Society and the Hill Rag, will culminate in the 2020 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. Marci Hilt is a retired communications coordinator and press secretary at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. She currently writes and edits EMMCA MATTERS and is the treasurer of the Ward 6 Democrats. u

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IN MEMORIAM

DENNIS JOE STANFORD Our Neighbor the Archiologist May 13, 1943 – April 24, 2019 by David Savageau ou’ve no doubt observed him driving about in a vintage forest green Mustang with its tan canvas top down. Or with wife, Pegi Jodry, strolling to Eastern Market with dogs, Goji and Rosie. Or in earlier days, smoking a cigar on his lawn at Massachusetts and 14th exchanging a bit of chaff with cops, neighbors, and tradesmen. Or getting up in red and white as Santa each year for neighborhood and member children of Historic Congressional Cemetery. He had the beard for the latter role -- full and fading to white, and the build and humor for it, too. When he wore his brimmed stockman’s hat, he looked every bit the native of Rawlins, Wyoming, where he grew up. On Wednesday morning, April 24, Dennis Joe Stanford, Curator of North American Archaeology and Director of the Paleoindian Program at the Smithsonian, died at Georgetown University Hospital after a two year fight with cancer. It was just days before his 76th birthday. Pegi lived that period in his ICU hospital room. Throughout the last days, friends, neighbors, nurses, and colleagues met each other in the room and corridor outside. He once told a friend he couldn’t swim a stroke, that he would sink like a prehistoric stone spearpoint -- quite an admission coming from a man who regularly stood on the bow of small research craft pitching on Chesapeake Bay chop to scan eroding island banks for traces of early human tools. He confessed to another friend that he managed to get through four undergraduate years at the University of Wyoming without having to write a single paper -- this from

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a scientist who later produced 136 publications including four books. His last one, Across Atlantic Ice, (with co-author Bruce Bradley) created interest and fascination with general readers and disputes with archaeologists for its theory of a westward Atlantic route taken by the earliest Americans.

He was among the best known North American archaeologists. Last year, at an annual meeting of the profession, a symposium was created in his honor and quickly packed. Though down to half his weight and disfigured from cancer surgery, he was ebullient in accepting good wishes from colleagues who responded with updates of what they were up to, not without humor. One described careful underwater sweeps off the Oregon coast aboard a research vessel as something like “riding a 70-foot Zamboni machine.” Another, an archaeologist from Mexico, related how he and his students had to abandon a dig after learning the underlying land was owned by “El Chapo” Guzman. The young scientist movingly ended his talk by turning to the honoree and saying he wanted most “to be like Dr. Stanford.” Visitors to his office at the Museum of Natural History were taken with his easy acquaintance with security guards, exhibit artists, cafeteria cashiers, administrative staff, elevator operators, and colleagues. He worked there 47 years and was proud of the institution, one of the world’s best and certainly by attendance its most popular. He believed in removing barriers to scientific knowledge, of writing clearly and well; and as much as possible, not requiring formal consent or charging admission. Looking down sometimes from a balcony onto the Elephant Atrium at the Museum, he marveled at the size of crowds wet from a July cloudburst and steaming in the building’s air conditioning. Dennis Joe Stanford is survived by his wife, Margaret Jodry, a research archaeologist; two sisters; a daughter, Brandi, from his first marriage; and two grandchildren. u

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CAPITOL RIVERFRONT An Ever-Evolving Neighborhood by Michael Stevens, AICP he Capitol Riverfront neighborhood continues to grow and expand as a new growth community in Washington, DC on the banks of the Anacostia River. Multiple construction cranes can be seen on the skyline, and there are 20 building projects underway throughout the neighborhood. Development is occurring in all market segments and Capitol Riverfront has become DC’s fastest growing neighborhood with respect to total square footage under construction, number of residential units being delivered, and population growth. The popularity of Capitol Riverfront has been shaped by numerous factors that continue to differentiate the neighborhood: • The Anacostia River and its ongoing clean-up help brand us as riverfront community with abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. • Two world class parks and the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail define an outdoor recreational ethos and access to open space for leisure, community events, and recreation. • Metro’s Green Line has become a popular transit corridor as it connects to a number of mixed-use neighborhoods and activities, and provides access to the riverfront. • Two sports stadiums provide baseball and soccer fans entertainment from April through October, and both stadiums provide venues for concerts and other sports related activities. • Two grocery stores and over 58 restaurants contribute to the neighborhood retail scene and offer amenities that you can walk to. The residential market continues to grow at a remarkable rate, with 17 residential projects under construction containing over 4,800 units. The unit mix is diversifying with two condo projects having delivered and three more under construction: 66 H HILLRAG.COM

Buzzard Point at buildout

The Emblem on Lower 8th, SE – 21 units and sold out • The Bower at 4th & Tingey, SE – 128 units and 85% sold out • The eNvy at Half & N Street, SE – 145 units and still under construction • The Avidian at South Capitol, SE – 125 units and still under construction • Peninsula 88 – 110 units and still under construction The office market is growing as well, with two office buildings under construction and a third building at 25 M Street under active leasing. The headquarters building for the National Association of Broadcasters will deliver in the fall 2019 at 1 M Street, while the new headquarters building for •

DDOT at 250 M Street will deliver in late 2021. Chemonics, an international development company is consolidating offices into a new 295,000 SF headquarters building that will begin construction by the end of 2019 in Yards West. Capitol Riverfront’s office population is currently 34,000 workers and is anticipated to grow by another 1,500 over the next three years. The Ballpark subarea of the neighborhood is fast approaching buildout, with four residential buildings and one office building under construction. At build-out this area will have over 3 million SF of development including the following: • 1,971 Multi-family apartment units (Dock 79, F1RST, The Maren, West Half, 1250 & 1221 Van) (continued on pg. 70)

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Jair Lynchís eNvy condominium project

RiverPoint at Buzzard Point in Capitol Riverfront

Half Street streetscape at buildout

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Two condo buildings containing a total of 289 for-sale units (the Avidian & eNvy) Approximately 140,000 SF of retail including Punch Bowl Social, Atlas Brew Works, Union Kitchen, and The Gatsby Restaurant Four office buildings containing 808,000 SF of tenant space (55 M, 99 M, 1M & 25 M Street) Two hotels with 338 rooms (Hampton Inn & Suites, Marriott Residence Inn)

Fast-Growing Buzzard Point Buzzard Point is another subarea of Capitol Riverfront that is experiencing rapid development, with three residential buildings containing approximately 1,000 new housing units currently under construction. • River Point is a renovation of the former Coast Guard office building into 485 multifamily apartments and approximately 65,000 SF of retail/restaurant space. Located at 2100 2nd Street SW Riverpoint has extensive frontage on the Anacostia River at the tip of Buzzard Point. • 1900 Half Street is another conversion of a former office building into 414 apartment units and 20,000 SF of retail space. Located on the east side of Buzzard Point it also has extensive frontage on the Anacostia. • Peninsula 88 is a 110 unit condominium building under construction adjacent to and east of Riverpoint. It has a small amount of retail space at 1,800 SF, but its major sell point is ownership opportunity directly on the river with unimpeded water views. Audi Field serves as an anchor for this sub-

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area but, like the entire Capitol Riverfront neighborhood, water frontage is one of the major appeals of Buzzard Point. Plans are in place to bring the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail around the point to 2nd Street, and then connect north to P Street SW. Upon completion of the new Frederick Douglass Bridge in 2021 the riverwalk trail can be built under the bridge, thereby connecting the southeast to the southwest quadrant along the river’s edge. Buzzard Point will be one of the most dense areas in terms of development. By zoning it can accommodate another five million SF of new mixeduse construction, which is more than The Wharf and the equivalent of The Yards and Yards West. New development will be predominantly residential, but there will be new retail, office, and hotel uses as well. Future development parcels include: • 100 V Street SW – this large three-acre parcel south of Audi Field currently serves as surface parking, but is planned to have approximately two million SF of mixed-use development. Akridge is the developer, and the site will have up to 80,000 SF of new retail and a curvilinear, pedestrian-scale street oriented north/ south. The project will contain multi-family apartments and possibly office space. • Audi Field (Parcel B) – this currently vacant parcel to the east of the soccer stadium will be developed by PN Hoffman as a mixed-use project. They are in the early phases of master planning and probably would not break ground for another two years. • Steuart Investment site – currently functioning as a concrete manufacturing plant, these squares are being planned as a major mixeduse project that could include up to 1.5 million SF of development.

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MRP/Florida Rock – this site is home to Ziegfeld’s/Secrets and a rock crushing plant. It is anticipated to contain several hundred residential units and ground floor retail. • Toll Brothers ) – this parcel on the north side of Potomac Avenue has been acquired by Toll Brothers and envisioned as a new apartment building with ground floor retail. Buzzard Point property owners are working with the National Park Service in hopes that a new park can be created on the existing NPS lands that will provide open space on the river for this growing population. The new Frederick Douglass Bridge continues construction with a completion date of late 2021. You can now see several of the frames for the concrete structural supports in place in the river. Work is occurring on the east and west side of the Anacostia, with both sides receiving memorial ellipses as part of the South Capitol Street Gateway plan. The new bridge will be an important gateway to the city and Capitol Riverfront, and it is hoped that the two ellipses will become well used open space. Capitol Riverfront continues to evolve on its way to a total buildout of 37.5 million SF with a total population of over 30,000+ residents. The neighborhood is approaching approximately 70% buildout, and is on its way to over 14,000 residents in the next two years (currently at 10,000+ residents). It has been an interesting journey to see former industrial/manufacturing lands and the Anacostia River be rediscovered and rebuilt as a new waterfront community. Michael Stevens, AICP is president of the Capitol Riverfront BID. u

DC HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED 2020 MOVING TO WORK (MTW) PLAN The District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) is providing notice of a Public Hearing and comment period to solicit comments on the agency’s proposed 2020 Moving to Work (MTW) Plan. MTW is a HUD program that allows select public housing authorities to design and implement innovative programs and policies with the intent to: 1) reduce costs and improve efficiencies; 2) encourage residents to obtain employment and become economically self-sufficient; and 3) increase housing choices for low-income families. The Public Hearing will take place on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 6:00 PM at 1133 North Capitol Street, NE in the 2nd floor Board Room. Written comments will be accepted thru Tuesday, June 25, 2019 via email at MTW@dchousing.org or by mail sent to Kimberley Cole, Director of Policy and Strategic Planning, DCHA, 1133 North Capitol Street, NE, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20002. To request a copy of the plan, please call (202) 435-3389; send an email to MTW@dchousing.org; or download the plan from the DCHA website at www.dchousing.org/mtw2. Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation DCHA is committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants & residents with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation or sign language interpreter service, please contact ADA/504/Language Department at 202-535-2737 or ADA504@dchousing.org with your complete request. Please allow at least 3 business days to make the necessary arrangements. If you need a foreign language translator, please contact ADA/504/Language Department at 202-535-2737 or ADA504@dchousing.org. Please allow at least 5 business days to make the necessary arrangements. Aviso Importante Este documento contiene información importante. Si necesita ayuda en Español o si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este aviso, por favor llame DCHA al (202) 535–1000. Infórmele al representante de atención al cliente el idioma que habla para que le proporcione un intérprete sin costo para usted. Gracias.

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OUR RIVER: THE ANACOSTIA Who, What And When? The River Clean-Up And How You Can Help by Bill Matuszeski ow is a good time to look into just what is happening to get Our River clean and safe for humans, fish and other critters. There’s a general feeling that progress is being made and evidence to support that. People are certainly enjoying the river more than they ever have, what with all the new parks and amenities along its banks. But there is confusion about who is doing what, and what is supposed to be accomplished by when. As most of us know, there is an extensive toxic clean-up program underway. The DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) is in charge of working with all players to come up with three documents in the next year. These are (1) a Remedial Investigation, or RI, to identify what is the situation with toxics in the river; and (2) a Feasibility Study, or FS, to lay out what can be done about it. These two are often referred to as one RI/FS, and are to be completed in the next few months. Then comes (3) the Record of Decision, or ROD, to set out precisely what will be done; the ROD was scheduled for release by the end of this year, but now looks like it won’t be ready until sometime in 2020.

Who and Where There are several players engaged in developing and carrying out this clean-up plan. The DC DOEE has the lead, working with the Maryland Department of the Environment (DEP) to deal with issues upstream of the DC line. The National Park Service is involved since it owns the river bottom where many of the accumulated sediments are contaminated. There are also three active major clean-up sites in and along the river with the legal responsibilities for compliance assigned to adjacent landowners who historically discharged

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River’s Edge of Opportunities. Photo: Bill Matuszeski

toxics into the River. These are Pepco, Washington Gas and the US Navy Yard. The first two are on a schedule that will complete their strategies by 2020 or2021; the Navy’s schedule is less clear. In addition to these three, there are 11 additional identified contamination sites with potential for special clean-up actions; these include Kenilworth Park Landfill (Park Service land about to be transferred to the City), Langston Golf Course (under consideration for bidding out by the Park Service), the Kingman Island dumping grounds, as well as a number of now-abandoned petroleum terminals. Finally, a number of environmental groups are watching this process closely and engaging in the debates over process and timetables. These include the Anacostia Watershed Society, Anacostia Riverkeeper, and the Chesapeake Legal Alliance. How much of the river is covered by all these efforts? The RI/FS and the ROD will deal with

the river from Bladensburg to the Potomac, and up the Washington Channel along the Southwest waterfront to the Tidal Basin. As needed, upstream and tributary sources in both DC and Maryland will be included in the analysis since they are potential contributing sources until they are cleaned up, and restoration of some areas is said to make no sense until those upstream sources of pollution are controlled.

How Will the Cleanup Work A wide variety of remedial steps are under consideration to heal the river. Capping or removing the contaminated sediments is just one option, but it has its limits. Caps on sediments in shallow areas can erode and re-expose the toxics. Removal of deep sediments is expensive and those depths may not be as contaminated as surface or shallow sediments. Other remedial approaches that could be

How You Can Help Now is the best time for you to engage on issues related to the future of the Anacostia. In early 2020 a Record of Decision will be published, setting out exactly what will be done to heal the river and allow us to enjoy a range of public benefits such as swimming and fishing access. Once the ROD is published it will be too late to contribute to the plan, so act now. The best way is to attend public meetings and work with environmental groups such as the Anacostia Watershed Society, Anacostia Riverkeeper, and the Chesapeake Legal Alliance.

used include building new wetlands, reconnecting older wetlands, replacing shoreline soils and shallow sediments where they will stay in place, removing concrete bulwarks and otherwise engaging nature to help absorb and remove toxics and nutrients.

Decisions and How You Can Help Make Them How are all these complicated and inter-related decisions to be made? Participants seem to be agreed that an “adaptive management” approach will be used. Adaptive management allows you to start with one set of approaches to see what works and then adjust the mix as the effort continues to do more of what is working best and less of what isn’t. But some want to limit the range of actions at the beginning and move slowly, while others see the need to start with a full set of sites and actions and develop the focus from the early results. This “try everything we can everywhere we can” approach is credited with the progress being made in the Chesapeake Bay restoration; they

did not work only on farms or only on sewer lines to get where they are; they tried lots of things on lots of places and then focused on what worked best. Another key element under discussion is how to ensure that the full range of benefits will result from the clean-up. Remember, the focus of this enormous effort is water quality improvement, and as important as that is, there are other benefits that could emerge from an undertaking so extensive and so expensive -- benefits such as habitat restoration, improved safe recreational fisheries, safe swimming locations, education, and recreation. These are improvements that the public is particularly good at valuing and setting priorities for. Now is the time to engage the public agencies, environmental groups and industries to help set those broader goals for the restoration. Once the ROD is issued, probably early in the new year, it will be too late, since it will set out what will be done where and when. While the City has the best intentions to reach out to neighborhood groups and others, they will be under great pressure to issue the ROD and get on with the work it outlines. And they may be reluctant to agree to any major changes in the final months before issuing the ROD. So it makes sense for the public to act now and through those who are engaged already. Bill Matuszeski writes monthly about the Anacostia River. He is on the Board of the Friends of the National Arboretum, a DC member the Citizens Advisory Committee on the Anacostia River and a member of the Mayor’s Leadership Council for a Cleaner Anacostia River. u

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C Street NE Rehabilitation Project Updates

in attendance. Commissioner Marie Claire Brown (6A01) was absent.

ANC 6A RepoRt – MAy 2019

The C Street NE Rehabilitation Project includes changes to traffic lanes, parking and bike lanes along a stretch of C Street NE and North Carolina Ave. NE between approximately 14th Street and 21st Street NE. The overall design will remove one travel lane from both the east and west bound directions and use that space to add a bike track separated from the street by a narrow green space and parking for residents. Among other proposed improvements, this project will also upgrade wheelchair ramps, roadway drainage, street lighting and road markings along the corridor. The design phase will be completed this July with construction to begin in spring of 2020. Specific design details and maps of the project can be found by visiting CStreetNE.com.

by Nicholas L. Alberti hair Amber Gove (6A04) called the Advisory Neighborhood (ANC) 6A meeting to order at Miner Elementary School, 601 15th St. NE, with Commissioners Brian Alcorn (6A08), Ruth Ann Hudson (6A05), Sondra Phillips-Gilbert (6A07), Mike Soderman (6A03), Phil Toomajian (6A02) and Stephanie Zimny (6A06)

C Street NE Rehabilitation Project Updates

Budget Call for $60 Million for Vision Zero District Department of Transportation Director Jeff Marootian shared that DC has slated $60 million in the city budget for Vision Zero related changes and over $100 million for general street and traffic upgrades across the city. Though project priority is based on an urgency of need as determined by DDOT, Director Marootian confirmed that improvements to the intersection of New York and Florida Avenues is on the list as well as improvements to much of the northeast corridor of Florida Avenue, expected to begin late this fall. He also emphasized that DDOT is aiming to be more responsive to what he called “easy fixes” such as installing stop signs at local to local intersections and encouraged residents to continue to reach to DDOT with concerns, suggestions and questions. Director Marootian can be reached via email at jeffrey.marootian@dc.gov.

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The commissioners voted, unanimously, to approve a plan for identifying potential bikeshare locations by collecting suggestions from residents through their Commissioners, soliciting suggestions via the ANC website and requesting data from DDOT that may aid in making informed decisions. A similar plan was approved

ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 6A AMBER GOVE, CHAIR, AMBERANC6A@GMAIL.COM Serving the Near Northeast, North Lincoln Park, Rosedale, and H Street communities ANC 6A generally meets the second Thursday of the month, at Miner Elementary School, 601 15th Street, NE.

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for compiling a list of potential 4-way local to local intersections in need of stop signs. • The commissioners voted to send a letter to Associate Director Marcou and the Public Space Committee to oppose the resubmitted permit application #324283 to extend eight driveways through public space to allow access to the alley lots located behind the 17Solar Condo property at 410417 17th Street NE. • The commissioners voted, unanimously, to send a letter to DDOT in support of a revised construction permit application (tracking # 289052) at 1250 Constitution Avenue NE (Maury ES).

Alcohol Beverage Licensing (ABL) •

The commissioners voted, unanimously, to protest the license renewal of Smith Commons DC LLC t/a Smith Commons (1245 H Street NE) unless the ANC and Smith Commons can reach an agreement concerning reasonable trash mitigation and linen storage measures, and to authorize the ANC to be represented in this matter by the ABL Co-Chairs, ANC Chair, and ANC Vice Chair. • The commissioners voted, unanimously, to protest the license renewal of DC Conscious Cafe LLC t/a DC Conscious Cafe (1413 H Street NE) if the ABL Committee recommends a protest at its May 21, 2019 meeting, and to authorize the ANC to be represented in this matter by the ABL Co-Chairs, ANC Chair, and ANC Vice Chair. • The ANC protests the license renewal of Gallery O, LLC t/a Gallery O on H (1354 H Street NE) if the ABL Committee recommends a protest at its May 21,

2019 meeting, and that the ANC to be represented in this matter by the ABL Co-Chairs, ANC Chair, and ANC Vice Chair.

Economic Development and Zoning (EDZ) • The commissioners voted, unanimously, to send a letter of conditional support to the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) for a special exception for the 1:1 setback and height requirements to construct a rooftop deck for a dwelling at 1323 Rear Linden Court NE (BZA 20030) with the condition that the applicant make best efforts to get letters of support from surrounding neighbors.

Next ANC 6A meeting is 2nd Thursday, June 13th, 7pm Miner Elementary, 601 Fifteenth (15th) Street NE Alcohol Beverage Licensing Committee - Tuesday, June 18th 7pm at Sherwood Recreation Center • Corner of 10th and G St,. NE Jay Williams - Co-Chair (906-0657) / Mark Samburg - Co-Chair

Transportation & Public Space Committee - Monday, June 17th 7pm at Capitol Hill Towers • 900 G St., NE – Photo ID required Elizabeth Nelson - Chair (elizabeth_knits@yahoo.com)

Economic Development & Zoning Committee - Wednesday, June 19th 7pm at Sherwood Recreation Center • Corner of 10th and G St,. NE Brad Greenfield - Chair (Brad.greenfield@gmail.com 202 262-9365)

Community Outreach Committee - Monday, June 10th

7pm at Eastern High School, Parent Center • 1700 East Capitol St., NE Veronica Hollmon - Chair (roni2865@aol.com)

Please check the Community Calendar on the website for cancellations and changes of venue.

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6C

Other Business The commissioners voted, unanimously, to send a letter of support to Mr. Clifford Dixon, Permit Expeditor regarding permits for an after-hours permit application that would allow work by the Eliot-Hine Middle School construction team to start at 6:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday and for authorization to work on Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day and Veterans Day to meet the construction schedule. • The commissioners voted, unanimously, to send a letter of support to DDOT in response to the Notice(s) of Intent for installation of all-way stops to 8th and A Streets NE (#19-51TOA) and 8th and D Streets NE (#19-53-TOA)

P.O. Box 77876 • Washington, D.C. 20013-7787 www.anc6c.org • (202) 547-7168

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Next Meeting: June 12, 2019 7 pm at Heritage Foundation, 214 Massachusetts Ave NE.

ANC 6C COMMISSIONERS

ANC usually meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm, 214 Massachusetts Ave, N.E. Please check the ANC 6C website for dates.

ANC 6C COMMITTEES

ANC 6C01 Christine Healey 6C01@anc.dc.gov

ANC 6C04 Mark Eckenwiler 6C04@anc.dc.gov

Alcoholic Beverage Licensing First Monday, 7 pm Contact: anc6c.abl.committee@gmail.com

ANC 6C02 Karen Wirt 6C02@anc.dc.gov

ANC 6C05 Joel Kelty 6C05@anc.dc.gov

ANC 6C03 Jay Adelstein 6C03@anc.dc.gov

ANC 6C06 Robb Dooling 6C06@anc.dc.gov

Grants Last Thursday, 7 pm Contact: torylord@gmail.com Twitter: @ANC_6C_Grants Environment, Parks, and Events First Tuesday, 7 pm Contact: jgmccann@gmail.com

Transportation and Public Space First Thursday, 7 pm Contact: anc6c.tps@gmail.com Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development First Wednesday, 6:30 pm Contact: 6C04@anc.dc.gov Twitter: @6C_PZE

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Commissioner Zimny reminded the ANC that as the weather warms, residents are able to apply to have their blocks shut down for block parties, neighborhood events or just to have

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The third of three initial concept designs put forward as a vision for an overall redevelopment of Potomac Metro Station Plaza, as presented by the developers at the May 7 meeting of ANC 6B Planning and Zoning Committee. Courtesy: Insight Property Group/ANC 6B

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some space for kids to play. More information can be found at ddot.dc.gov/page/ neighborhood-block-parties. Commissioner Gove urged residents to send in 311 tickets when necessary. Anyone can text 311 by sending a message to DC311 (32311) to submit a service request or get an update on an existing ticket as well as through the 311 mobile app or online at 311.dc.gov. She also encouraged homeowners to take advantage of the security camera rebate program run through the DC government. This program provides substantial rebates to qualified residents and private business owners when installing street-facing security cameras on their properties. More information is available at ovsjg.dc.gov/service/private-security-

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camera-system-incentive-program. The Capital Hill Community Foundation is helping to raise funds for Eastern High School’s marching band, the Blue and White Marching Machines to replace the band’s decade old formal uniforms. Their goal is to raise $90,000 through community donations. The National Capital Bank has agreed to donate matching funds for the first $10,000. To donate visit capitolhillcommunityfoundation.com/eastern-high-school.

Visit www.anc6a.org for calendar of events, changes of date/venue, agendas and other information. u

ANC Hears Developer’s Progress Report on Community Benefits ANC 6B Report – May 2019 by Elizabeth O’Gorek NC 6B heard a presentation from Sarah Davidson, a partner with Insight Property Group, the developers of The Lockwood, a 145-unit apartment complex nearing completion at 1339 E St. SE. Davidson

Additions & Basement Experts BUFFALO COMPANY, LLC www.buffalocompanyusa.com For all your Construction Needs provided an update on the community benefits agreed to in the 2016 agreement with the ANC. Together with Ditto Residential, developers of Watkins Alley (1309-1323 E St. SE) and May Riegler, developers of The Blackbird (1401 Pennsylvania Ave. SE), Insight is working to improve the grounds of the Potomac Metro Station Plaza (700 14 St. SE). Phase I of the improvements will include landscaping and planting on the south side of the plaza, from the escalator entry to Potomac Avenue SE. The developers want to view Phase I as a building block for a complete overhaul of the plaza, and announced a meeting on May 22 to build community support for the idea, as well as collect feedback on differing visions for redevelopment. As part of the community benefits agreement, Insight entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Capitol Hill Village (CHV), the organization created to serve the aging population on the Hill, to provide a dedicated townhouse to them, rent-free in perpetuity. The 1600 square foot space will include both office and event spaces. A 20-year lease agreement, the maximum permitted legally, has been entered into. Davidson said Insight is working to design and develop the space, and that CHV is expected to take possession of the townhouse as of July 1. Finally, Davidson said that Insight would work to develop the public space at 13th and E Streets SE near the site of Peterbug Shoe Repair (502 13th St. SE) formally known as Lady Bird Johnson Park. She said concepts developed for the space, in consultation with Mr. John ‘Peterbug’ Matthews, include a community garden, a dog park or a passive green space with seating.

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Surveying work has been completed, and future community engagement is planned. Davidson said that further progress will require a financial commitment from the District, and that conversation is being pursued.

Free Lead Testing from DC Water A representative of DC Water spoke at the request of the ANC in regard to testing water for lead. The representative said that free test kits are available from DC Water, which would mail test bottles and instructions to homeowners, returning information four-six weeks after samples are returned. The representative said that DC Water would help residents to identify sources of any lead detected. DC Water will work to replace lead pipes in public space, but pipes in private space are the responsibility of the homeowner, he said. On average, replacement on private property costs $720 to bore a hole for a pipe through a home’s basement wall, plus $120 per foot of new copper pipe from the home to the property line. The representative pointed out that under the terms of a DC Council bill passed last year, homeowners can receive financial assistance for replacement. If DC Water is replacing the water main in the public space, they will also replace pipes on private property. For more information, call Customer Service at 202-354-3600 or email lead@dcwater. com. To get a free lead test, call 202-612-3440 or email leadtest@dcwater.com.

Alcohol License Renewal Applications The Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Committee heard from applicants renewing their food service liquor licenses at a meeting on May 9. These were placed on the consent agenda and supported by the full ANC. The full commission heard separately from applicants who did not attend the ABC meeting on May 14. There was discussion about the renewal of licenses for three restaurants owned by the Mendelsohn Hospitality Group, including Santa Rosa Taqueria (313-315 Pennsylvania Ave. SE), We, The Pizza (305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE) and Good Stuff Eatery (303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE). The discussion focused on

trash disposal and rodent abatement. Hearing that Mendelsohn had hired someone specifically to monitor the trash situation and encourage ongoing communication with neighbors, the commission supported the three applications 6-0-4. Neighbors asked that the new owners of Ted’s Bulletin (505 Eighth St. SE), who acquired the business 18 months ago, adhere to the terms of the Settlement Agreement, including trash management, that delivery trucks park in the rear alley at specified times, and issues related to cleanliness. The applicant and the commission agreed to defer the license hearing date from May 29 to June 17 in order to provide time for the issues to be addressed. In addition, the commission supported applications with no changes to existing Settlement Agreements (SA) for the following: • Talay Thai Restaurant (406 First St. SE) • Hunan Dynasty (215 Pennsylvania Ave. SE) The commission voted to protest liquor license renewal applications in cases where the applicant did not appear before either the ABC Committee or the full commission, noting that a letter had been sent in February reminding applicants to review agreements and that they were expected to appear at meetings. Chair Chander Jayaraman (6B08) noted that protests are necessary due to the format of the application process conducted by the Alcohol Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA). According to that process, if one party does not agree to a SA, the agreement is set aside and the application process moves forward without it and without further discussion, unless a protest has been filed. The commission therefore voted to protest applications from: • Radici (301 Seventh St. SE) • La Plaza Mexican Restaurant (620 Pennsylvania Ave. SE) • La Lomita (1330 Pennsylvania Ave. SE) • Medium Rare Barracks Row (515 Eighth St. SE) • Matchbox Capitol Hill (521 Eighth St. SE).

In Other Matters The commission voted to support: • A Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA)

Application for 302 South Carolina Ave. SE, requesting a special exception for a two-story rear addition to an existing dwelling. A Historic Preservation Application (HPA) for the property was heard by the ANC in January. Noting letters of support from 23 neighbors, the application was supported unanimously. • An HPA for a three-story addition at 717 Sixth St. SE. The addition will add 10 feet to the rear of the building, but because of the unique geography of the building, will add no height. The addition is not visible from public right of way, and there is an easement in the back functioning as an alley. • An HPA for a lot known as rear 203 Third St. SE, in the alley behind Capitol Lounge (229 Pennsylvania Ave. SE), for a concept design for a one-floor addition to a garage. A BZA application will also come before the ANC in the future. Neighbors expressed concern that because the area was zoned as mixed-use, the building could be used as a short-term rental or commercial space. There were also concerns about privacy. Urging the applicant to work to assure neighbors about future use and to address privacy with screening, the application was supported 8-0, with one abstention. • A letter proposed by Commissioner Denise Krepp (6B10) to DC Council noting that the ANC opposes any future legislation exempting some types of correspondence from Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6B held the May meeting of the full commission at the Hill Center Tuesday, May 14. On the dais: Jennifer Samolyk (6B01), Gerald Sroufe (6B02, Secretary), Brian Ready (6B03, Parliamentarian), Kirsten Oldenburg (6B04), Steve Holtzman (6B05), Corey Holman (6B06, Treasurer), Kelly Waud (6B07), Chander Jayaraman (6B08, Chair), Kasie Clark (6B09, Vice Chair) and Denise Krepp (6B10). The next meeting of ANC 6B will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 at the Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital (921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE). Visit anc6b.org for more info, email 6b@anc.dc.gov or find @ANC6B on Twitter. u

ANC 6C Supports Elimination of Dave Thomas Circle Wendy’s ANC 6C RepoRt – MAy 2019 by Elizabeth O’Gorek t the May meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6C, the commission voted to support the selection of Concept 6 by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) as DDOT moves to solve the problem of Dave Thomas Circle. The triangular-shaped intersection of New York and Florida Avenues NE with Eckington Place NE, First Street NE and a private road once known as O Street is the site of a high number of crashes. It became colloquially known as Dave Thomas Circle because of the Wendy’s Restaurant that sits in the center of the triangle. The chosen reconfiguration of the intersection proposed in Concept 6 creates a throughway between Eckington Place NE on the north side of Florida Avenue, linking it to First Street NE by realigning it between Florida and New York Avenues. This creates a through intersection for all three roadways and reduces the size of the lot at the center of the intersection, as well as creating new a green spaces on the south and west sides of the intersection. The plan also requires the acquisition of the site of the Wendy’s Restaurant (100 New York Ave. NE), followed by the razing of the building. According to the Office of Tax and Revenue the land is worth more than $6 million. The commission voted unanimously to support the concept and the acquisition of the property in a letter to DDOT, in which they added that they look forward to working with DDOT on details.

Eighth Street Line Water Main Work Takes Summer Vacation A representative of DC Water appeared before the commission to say that the pavement had been restored at the intersection of East Capi-

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tol and Eighth Streets NE. However, the water line replacement along Eighth Street is not complete. A delayed delivery of a valve as well as a design change during construction hampered completion, the DC Water project manager saidshe said, as did the amount of time required to move metal plates from the construction site in the morning and replace them in the evening. However, the representative said the water main could not be out of service during the summer months due to high demand. The project at East Capitol Street will resume from September 13 to November 4. Commissioner Christine Healey (6C01) asked that DC Water and DDOT cooperate with ANC 6C to get work done quickly in the fall, noting that the work was disruptive and there had been serious noise problemsthat neighbors had complained of noise. The expected completion

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of work along the entire Eighth Street Water Main Project is January 2020.

Commission on Arts and the Humanities (CAH) Call Box Project Chair of the Environment, Parks and Events Committee Joe McCann said that the committee is exploring wouldparticipation in a project overseen by the DC Commission on Arts and the Humanities (CAH). The project would refurbish call boxes, the historic metal boxes once used to call the fire and police departments. The goal is to refurbish them according to a yet-to-be-determined neighborhood theme. The committee will conduct an inventory of call boxes in the bounds of the ANC as part of the exploration of the project.

In Other Matters The commission voted to support: â&#x20AC;˘ A Historic Preservation Application (HPA) for the concept design for modernization and addition to Logan School (215 G St. NE). Small additions will be made on the south side of the building. A larger addition will be added on the west side of the lot, but will not be physically connected to the school. â&#x20AC;˘ A Public Space concept plan for a mixeduse development at 40 Patterson St. NE. The concept includes closure of one curb cut, relocating another and installing utility vaults flush with the sidewalk. ANC 6C recommended Included in the project is a twospace passenger loading zone near the entrance, deemed necessary as there are 315 units in the proposed building.

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Modification to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) revision at 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW including both the building footprint and ground-floor plan. Modifications also include adding residential penthouse space and changingmake modifications to the exterior façade, including by adding balconies. • A Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) and HPA application for a two-story addition at 520 Groff Ct. NE. The addition requires special exceptions and variances. Neighbors testified with concerns about changes in privacy, as well as with concerns about a possible construction management agreement and its timeline. Commissioner support for the BZA application was contingent on a successful construction management agreement with the neighbors and a design that included windows with a small opening and placement high on the addition to safeguard the privacy of neighbors to the east. In supporting the HPA, commissioners recommended the east-facing windows be clear, rather than etched, glass. • A letter to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) disputing the conclusions of an Assessment of Effects draft report on the planned Union Station expansion. The commission took exception to the conclusion that the impact of the expansion on the Capitol Hill Historic District, while evident, would not equal an ‘adverse effect.’ The commission voted to protest some liquor license renewal applications in order to negotiate a Settlement Agreement (SA),

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or a contract between the business and community as represented by ANC 6C setting the terms of the license. Due to the format of the application process as conducted by the Alcohol Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA), there is no mechanism in the application process to guarantee that discussions on elements of concern take place between a business and an ANC representing the community. If one party does not agree to the SA, the agreement is totally set aside and the application process moves forward without it, unless a protest has been filed. The ANC voted to protest applications from: • Nando’s Peri Peri (411 H St. NE); • Nostra Cucina (320 D St. NE), under new Eagle Academy PCS will be displaced next year by a new apartment building in Capitol Riverfront. Photo: ownership since the last application; M. Ashabranner • Duet (601 Second St. NE). Duet is under Karen Alston, chief marketing officer of Eanew ownership since the last application. gle Academy Public Charter School, briefed All five current members of Advisory Neighthe commission on the school’s efforts to find borhood Commission (ANC) 6C were present at a new location with the commission’s boundarthe May 8thFeb 13th meeting: Christine Healey ies. The school started at the Blue Castle in 2003 (Secretary, 6C01), Karen Wirt (Chair, 6C02), Jay and has been situated on New Jersey Avenue SE Adelstein (6C03), Mark Eckenwiler (Vice-Chair, since 2008. That location will only be available 6C04), Joel Kelty (6C05, Treasurer). SMD 6C06 one more year. The school is seeking space for is vacant. Robb Dooling resigned at the April 10 classrooms housing 150 students in pre-K 3, meeting; his resignation was effective April 12. pre-K 4 and kindergarten. Currently, the school has a waiting list. She asked the commission for ANC 6C meets at 7:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday assistance in relocating. of the month (except August) in the ground floor conference room at the Heritage Foundation (214 MasCaptain Aubrey Mongel briefed the commissachusetts Ave. NE). The next meeting of ANC 6C will sion on public safety. The public should be aware take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 12. Learn more that there has been a rash of muggings targeting at anc6c.org. u pedestrians with cell phones, Mongel stated. He warned people against walking distractedly. John Green from the Office of the Attorney (OAG) briefed the commission on their annual report. Polly Donaldson, director of the DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), offered remarks on the mayor’s budget. ANC 6D Report – May 2019 She stressed the importance of investing in both affordable and workforce housing. Commissioner Litsky pointed out that existing inclusive zoning by Andrew Lightman regulations had resulted in very little affordable housing being built on Buzzard Point. Commisdvisory Neighborhood Commissioner Hamilton questioned Donaldson closely sion 6D met on May 13. Commison whether the mayor planned to allocate funds sioners Gail Fast (6D01, Chair), for fixing existing public housing. The mayor is Ronald Collins (6D03, Treasurer), awaiting a complete fiscal review of the DC HousAndy Litsky (6D04, Vice Chair), , ing Authority due this summer to make any fundRhonda N. Hamilton (6D06, Secretary) and Eding decisions. ward Daniels (6D07) were on the dais. Anna ForSarah Fashbaugh of the Alcohol Beverage gie (6D02) and Anthony Dale (6D05) were absent. Regulation Administration (ABRA) briefed the

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commission on her agency’s work. Benito Perez of the DC Dept. of Transportation presented the agency’s plans for the city’s 370 “Redtop” parking meters. These are reserved for disabled individuals. The agency is setting new standards to ensure that such parking is limited and generates revenue. The commission unanimously to: • approve the June agenda and May minutes; • send a letter to the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) requesting pickleball courts at Greenleaf Rec Center; • send a letter of support of Family Day at Landsburg Park on June 15; • send a letter of support of Paul Taylor’s birthday celebration on Aug. 24 at Landsburg Park; • protest a liquor application by La Vie Restaurant, 88 District Square SW, on the grounds of peace, order and quiet unless Commissioners Fast and Litsky could negotiate an acceptable agreement; • support a community agreement and liquor license for The Grill, 99 Market St. SW; • support a renewal of the liquor license for the Odyssey Cruise Line; • support the renewal of the liquor license for the Spirit Cruise Line; • oppose the closing of the public alley on Square 660 at Half Street and Potomac Avenue SE; • request DDOT to meet with the commission on transportation issues, particularly the Fourth and M Street SW traffic safety study; • authorized Commissioner Litsky to testify at the council hearing on the renewal of the Southwest Business Improvement District’s (SW BID) charter; • support the 2019 Prevent Cancer Walk on Nov. 3; • request DDOT install an all-way stop at Second and Q Streets SW; • request DDOT not move the bus stop in front of Jefferson Academy on the 700 block of Seventh Street SW; • support the Annual Duck Drop; • oppose the mayor’s plans to cut funding for the DC Commission for the Arts; • approved the FY19 ANC 6D Treasurer’s Report. ANC 6D’s next meeting will be held on June 6 at 7 p.m. at 1100 Fourth St. SW. Visit www.anc6d.org for more information. u

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home and garden BOB SONDERMAN AWARDED PRESERVATION LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Hill Archaeologist Cited for Protecting Our Material Culture by Elizabeth O’Gorek obert Sonderman received the Individual Lifetime Achievement Award at the DC Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation in a May 8 ceremony at DAR Constitution Hall (1776 D St. NW). In presenting the award, Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) Chair Marnique Heath lauded Sonderman for his 305-year career investigating, protecting, and interpreting the history and material culture of the District, the capital region and the nation. Sonderman held a variety of positions with the National Park Service throughout his career, from archeological technician to Senior Staff Archeologist, becoming the National Archeological Collections Manager the Regional Curator for the National Capital Region in 2010 before retiring in 2018. He served as the National Park Service (NPS) designeethe professional archeologist on the HPRB for 22 years, a record not likely to be broken, as Hill resident Nancy Metzger noted in her essay nominating him for the award.

Metzger said there were obvious reasons to nominate Sonderman for the award. “Twentytwo years is a very long time on any board and he and a few staff members carried the institutional memory of the Board for years,” she said. “Then there was his enthusiasm and the instinctive support he gave historic preservation all those years.”

members was corporate memory of how projects were administered, how the board had previously reacted to certain kind of projects,” he said. Sonderman has channeled his passion for preservation to increase the understanding of archeology as an integral contributor to historGreater Than ic preservation, sharing One-Ninth his passion and knowl“He was a great contributor to edge with fellow board the board,” said Tersh Boasmembers, developers and bergm, HPRB Chair from 2000neighbors alike. 2010. “Even though his area of Nancy Metzger said expertise was small in relationthat Sonderman was inship to the board’s, not only did strumental in developing we learn about archeology, he Sonderman and Dr. Terry Childs, Manager a city-wide understandfor the Interior Museum Program at the was so fair-minded, and so de- Department of the Interior (retired) exing of archeology’s role cent and so good amine an object found in Rock Creek Park. in historic preservation. with people who Photo: Courtesy R. Sonderman] In the past, she said, few came before him believed much of a record that he was much greater than one was left under city streets and buildings. “Today, ninth of the board,” even in strictly local projects, archeology has an acSonderman said that HPRB cepted role and constituency in historic preservation could be imposing for applicants. discussions,” she said. “A major driver of that change “I think my job on the board was to in perception was Bob Sonderman’s advocacy.” keep it light, as light as I could,” he Sonderman said that part of that advocacy was said. “I was trying to make the apchanging the mind of developers. plicants comfortable but at the same “My whole premise in front of the board was to time, I was trying to be fair and eqdiffuse that notion and promote the idea that archeuitable. To me that was the most imology and other aspects of preservation could be a portant part of being on the board.” positive thing for a development project and would Part of fairness was ensuring perhaps make it easier for them to market their venthat the board was consistent in ue upon completion,” he said, noting the board sucfollowing the precedent set in precessfully convinced developers to put on displays of Bob Sonderman accepts the Individual Lifetime Achievement Award vious decisions. “The advantage I their finds. at DAR Constitution Hall at the May 8 ceremony. Photo: Courtesy had over some of the other board His efforts were not limited to his formal roles, HPO/Oﬃce of Planning

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however. Since 2003, Sonderman has worked with the NPS iIncident Ccommand Tteam (ICT) which operates as an NPS version of FEMA to respond to man-made or natural disasters affecting NPS properties throughout the country. Bob is part of smaller group of cultural resource professionals within the larger team, which he calls ‘Cultural Resource First Responders’. The team consists of a group of preservation experts including museum professionals, an architect, an archivist and an archeologist that go travel to NPS properties to assess damage and recommend ways to mitigate damage from natural and man-made disasters from disasters such as Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy or the Gulf Oil Spill.

Contributor to the Community Sonderman has lived in the Capitol Hill Historic District for more than 35 years. Born in Illinois, he received degrees in anthropology from Illinois State University, working several jobs before taking a position with advocacy group Historic Annapolis. It was while working in Annapolis that Sonderman met the woman he calls ‘his bride’ after he saw her sing at St. James Episcopal Church (now St. Monica and St. James, at 222 Eighth St. NE). Fortunately, shortly afterward, Sonderman accepted a position with NPS in DC. He and his wife purchased a home on Capitol Hill and started a family within the next year. Sonderman has been heavily involved in the community ever since. John Franzén said he met Sonderman almost twenty years ago, while Franzén was setting up the lecture series for the Overbeck History Project. “He was one of our regulars, and he’d slip me ideas for topics and speakers, making me look like I knew more about DC history than I actually did,” he remembers. Three years ago, Sonderman and an NPS colleague gave a lecture on Frederick Douglass in Washington. “Bob went the extra mile, to put it mildly, showing up with a breathtaking display of Douglass artifacts, including his personal Bible, gifts from President Lincoln and so on,” said Franzén. “It was one of the best lectures we’ve ever presented, and the inclusion of the artifacts was typical of Bob’s generosity and attention to detail.” Sonderman’s community involvement

is not limited to the historical. Peter May is the NPS designee for the Zoning Commission, but he met Sonderman many years prior when their sons were simultaneously in BoyCub Scout Troop 500. Sonderman was scouttroop master for several years and continues to be heavily involvedhis involvement most, notably in the troop’s annual pancake breakfast fundraiser. May marvels at his continued involvement, noting that Sonderman’s son, now a successful restaurateur (he owns the Federalist Pig on Columbia Rd NW), finished scouting a decade-and-a-half ago. “We went to the pancake breakfast a few weeks ago, and he was there again. He said something like, ‘this is the last one’, but we’ll see,” May said., adding that Sonderman also was the resident troop archeologist, spending time giving talks to get the kids interested in the topic. Now that he’s retired, Sonderman intends to stay on the Hill, and perhaps do some work on his own historic home. He still volunteers with NPS, and works with St. Monica and St. James Episcopal Church –the same one where he met his wife –giving some input as they undertake a largehuge developmentrenovation project in the heart of the historic district. Together with his wife, he volunteers periodically with the DC State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), washing artifacts and offering knowledge about items to the young interns working beside them. The man who once had authority over the 2.5 millions of artifacts held by the NPS still sees value in preserving each one, teaching as he does so. For Sonderman, cultural heritage is linked intimately to collective and personal identity. As he accepted the award, Sonderman said that he had been fortunate to travel throughout the country and the world. “Everywhere I’ve been, I’ve seen how communities value the importance of preserving their cultural heritage, be it historic architecture, historic landscapes or archeological sites,” he said. “Preserving the past creates an important sense of place and defines who we are.” Learn more about the DC Preservation Awards and watch the video dedication to Sonderman played at the May 8th ceremony by visiting https://planning.dc.gov/page/preservation-awards u

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“HABITAT”

An Inaugural Smithsonian Gardens Exhibition article and photos by Rindy O’Brien or the first time in Smithsonian Gardens history, a campus-wide exhibition that covers 14 sites both indoors and out, has opened to the public. The exhibition will be on display until December, 2020. To walk and enjoy the incredible displays – which cover a lot of the Smithsonian mall space -- takes a full two hours or more. There are many fun, visual surprises that keep you wondering what could be next. The exhibits explore the central theme of protecting habitats and, by doing so, protecting life. Each of the 14 stops highlights a different habitat from birds and bees (pollinators) to coral and forests, and even Julia Childs has a role. The exhibition incorporates the special talents of the Smithsonian horticultural staff, Smithsonian Folk Life artists, education staff, and scientists working on long-term projects to save our planet. The show is uplifting and contains some amazing sculptures that will inspire you to do more to help protect different habitats. Marisa Scalera, Landscape Architect for the Smithsonian Gardens, led the design effort for the project. A landscape veteran, with 14 years with

the Capitol Hill-based landscape architecture firm, Oehme, van Sweden & Associates, Ms. Scalera is excited to have families come this summer to explore the gardens. “This is a chance for all of us to think about simple things we can do to help preserve the different habitats and ecosystems. We have tried to make the exhibit upbeat and help all us better understand how habitats are interconnected.”

Highlights of the Exhibition

There is a lot of ground to cover to take in the whole show. Here are a few of the amazing gardens you won’t want to miss. Smithsonian gardeners built five nests along the ConstituThe “Life Underground” exhibit features tion Avenue sidewalk outside the National Museum of Natural History to emphasize the diversity of spaces a giant mushroom at the corner of Constitution where birds live. and 14th Streets, NW. There you will learn that A wood grasshopper pops up in the Pollinator Garden on beneath your feet, there is a network of living the side of the National Museum of Natural History and organisms communicating with one another. as the summer progresses there will be real grasshoppers And who knew that mushrooms can grow in frolicking in the native plants in this garden. virtually every habitat. The giant mushroom sculpture, made from 2,000 pieces of wood from trees that once grew on the Smithsonian grounds, was designed by Foon Sham, a professor at the University of Maryland College Park. His work has recently been shown at the National Building Museum and the Katzen Art Center at American University. On the other side of the National Museum of American History is the exhibition titled “Dead Wood Is Life.” Six wooden arches made from dead wood guide you na, the arches transform trees into a beautiful drainto the Woodland matic gateway. Garden and the VictoThe birds’ nests that are hidden right in ry Garden. Modeled afplain sight along the sidewalk on the Constitution ter some of the structures side of the National Museum of Natural History found in the Sagrada FaBrett McNish, a supervisory horticulturalist, oversees the gardens around the are a must-see. The oversized nests built in difmilia Basilica in BarceloNational Museum of American History. He stands before the arches in the Dead Wood Is Life exhibition.

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ferent styles, include an eagle’s nest which was created from sticks gathered on the mall. If you look closely, you see there are plastic and fast food wrappers interwoven, just as urban birds have begun to do in nature. The Museum has 5,000 bird nests in its collection. Along the side of the National Museum of Natural History and the 12th Street highway tunnel, is the Pollinator Garden where bees and butterflies are often seen. James Gagliardi has tended this garden for the past eight years. He says that the long garden is made from 85% native plants, and it no longer has any invasive species in it. For the exhibition, the garden has added a number of special wood sculptures made by Folk Life artists. On the Independence side of the Mall, walk through the Moongate in the Enid A. Haupt Garden adjacent to the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery of Art and you are in the “Sign of the Dragonfly” exhibit. The turquoise large-scale metal sculptures are nestled in the water. Dragonflies are one of the oldest indicator species that have been studied by conservationists to learn more about wetlands, clean water, and the insect’s relationship to these ecosystems.

Smithsonian Gardens: A Huge Enterprise The Smithsonian Gardens 67 fulltime staff, aided by volunteers and interns, maintain more than 180 acres of gardens, landscapes and grounds year-round. The Garden unit also operates a 64,000 square foot greenhouse facility off the mall, where thousands of annual and perennial plants are grown and then transferred to the downtown mall. In addition to the physical plants, the Smithsonian publishes a Guide to the Smithsonian Gardens, and hosts a national digital tribute to Community Gardens, capturing stories of gardens and the gar-

deners that make them grow. Every Thursday, May through June and September through October at 12:15, there will be lunchtime talks and demonstrations on garden basics. The series is called “Let’s Talk Gardens.” It is held in the Enid A. Haupt Garden. There will be a number of special talks and family friendly activities throughout the exhibition, information can be accessed on line at http://gardens. si.edu/whats-happening/habitat/ Local vegetable growers will want to be sure to visit the Victory Gardens at the side of the National History Museum, near Constitution Avenue. As many gardeners know, native flowers and vegetable gardens attract the insects which are needed to pollinate and help produce the food we eat. The garden has pleasing beds, trellises for vining green beans, and lots of herbs. There is an adjacent patio where you can stop for a snack or enjoy your packed lunch.

Pollinator-Friendly Gardens In addition to the gardens in the Smithsonian wide exhibition, the Golden Triangle Business Improvement District (BID) is also jumping into the fun and will be installing urban gardens featuring pollinatorfriendly plants in more than 260 tree boxes across the central business district. The gardens will help brighten the downtown area in addition to attracting more pollinators to improve the environment. The Smithsonian gardeners have spent two years putting this remarkable exhibition together. There is something for everyone to enjoy, and many fun facts to learn along the way. Rindy O’Brien is a longtime conservationist and she loved the intersection of gardens and art presented in this awe-inspiring exhibition. Rindy can be reached at rindyobrien@gmail.com u

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MARION PARK Ask the Hill Historian by Nina Tristani arion Park is bounded by Fourth and Sixth Streets and at the intersection of E Street and South Carolina Avenue. It is named in honor of a distinguished soldier Francis Marion, the celebrated South Carolina state senator who served from 1782-1790 and earned the moniker “Swamp Fox” for his brilliant stealth tactics against the British during the Revolutionary War. A statue to Francis Marion was authorized on May 8, 2008. However it was met with opposition by some local residents. It was argued that they were not consulted by the federal government on the placement of the statue in the DC park. The figure of Francis Marion is controversial because he fought Native Americans and was a slave owner. Marion Park was first established as open ground, dating back to the original plans for the city created by Pierre L’Enfant in 1791. Also included in updated plans from Andrew Ellicott, this area has served continuously as a park since its first improvements in 1885. One of the larger parks in the Capitol Hill area, dating back to 1764 (the tract of land was known as Houp’s Addition,) it was originally owned by Jonathan Slater. In 1791, Mr. Slater sold the tract to William Prout, who then had to turn over the land to the federal government soon after. Improvements that were made by 1886 gave the park an ornamental elegance in the developing

The serene vistas of the park before the evening influx of people and their dogs. Photo: N. Tristani

neighborhood.In 1887, after the Grand Army of the Republic convinced the Office of Public Buildings and Grounds, OPB&G, to move a statue of Gen. John A. Rawlins from Rawlins Square--then in an undeveloped area of the northwest quadrant—to a better location, the two large vases were also relocated, one transferred to this park. The “large Families gather in the kids section of Marion Park. Photo: M. Ashabranner Hilton Iron Vase,” was placed in the center of reservation No. 18, creating a small traffic circle on Fifth Street within the park. Throughout the 1880-90s, the vase was filled each summer with tropical and flowering plants propagated in government greenhouses. The vase was used to direct the flow of traffic through the park due to the carriage paths that

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created beautiful patterns from a bird’s eye view. In 1963, the vase was removed, and the traffic patterns were redirected outside of the boundaries of Marion Park. Also in 1887, the park was referred to as Marion Park for the first time, “in honor of the distinguished soldier Francis Marion nicknamed the Swamp Fox who hailed from South Carolina and served his country so gallantly in the war of the Revolution.” Appropriately, the park dedicated to a South Carolinian was located on the avenue named for the state. The neighborhood developed simultaneously with these first improvements in the 1880s, and a majority of the structures built at that time still surround the park. Well-appointed with benches, today the park is used for quiet reflection with a fenced area for toddlers to play and plenty of space for dogs and their owners. Nina Tristani is the co-owner of N&M House Detectives (www.nmhousedetectives.com) and chair of the Capitol Hill Restoration Society’s (CHRS) Communications Committee. For more information on issues of historic preservation, visit www.chrs.org. u

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Dear Garden Problem Lady, by Wendy Blair Our New England asters have given us a magnificent show every autumn forever. They usually produce vigorous leaves by early April. So far only about six green shoots. Trusting their long history, we are now in panic mode. Gently poking around their roots with a dinner fork -- they look dead! First, is there anything we can do at this late date? Second, what perennials for autumn bloom can we still plant now? Water them. Get some garden phosphate; it is the chemical that promotes root growth. (It’s the second number in fertilizer labels.) Try to nudge the crystals at least an inch into the soil around the aster roots. Cover with a sprinkling of light potting soil. Then gently water – and hope. If you fail, it is not too late to buy more asters for this year. Perennials that give a great autumn show are, of course, Chrysanthemums, also Rudbeckia, Chelone (Turtlehead), Salvia, Sedums such as Autumn Joy, Sweet Autumn Clematis and Solidago (Goldenrod). I adore Physostegia, but my husband won’t hear of planting any. Instead of explaining why he just groans. He is the gardener in the family, so I’m foiled. What caused this perversity in you? Your husband knows that Physostegia is the most ineradicable flower, totally invasive, a bane. Its nickname is “Obedient” Plant because its stems can be bent and will stay in a given position – but gardeners know its thick roots massively spread and choke everything nearby. However you can plant it in a pot. Its white (pink or mauve) stalks are quite pretty.

Weren’t you making a mistake in April, recommending Honeysuckle to attract Hummingbirds? It’s truly invasive, a real garden pest! You are correct – and thank you. We must make an important distinction among honeysuckles, and NOT plant the invasive Lonicera Japonica, unless able to curtail its powerful and ubiquitous spreading roots. Unfortunately, so-called Japanese Honeysuckle is prized for an overwhelming fragrance and nectar, scent, attracting bees, butterflies and birds. Many other Honeysuckles are not invasive, and almost as fragrant. Hummingbirds love red and orange flowers, so try Lonicera Major Wheeler, a high climber, which is red. For orange flowers and fragrance look for Mandarin, or, for yellow flowers, look for Lonicera Flava – this one is a native popular with hummingbirds.

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The last meeting of the Capitol Hill Garden Club until September will be in the form of an informal “walk” showcasing the beauty of spring. Meet at 6:30 pm Tuesday, May 14 on the East Capitol Street side of the U.S. Supreme Court. Keely Shaughnessy, a member of the Architect of the Capitol’s landscaping team, will discuss plantings there. Club Membership details are at capitolhillgardenclub.org. Feeling beset by gardening problems? Your problem might prove instructive to others, and help them feel superior to you. Send them to the Problem Lady c/o dearproblemlady@gmail.com. Complete anonymity is assured. u

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It’s not often that such a uniquely designed and distinguished home comes available, offering a superb location and a striking interior. From the large, fully equipped chef-style kitchen, through the dining room, to the expansive sunken living room with extra-large bay window and fireplace, this home is meant to be shared with family and friends. The owners’ suite comes equipped with a smartly designed master closet and shelving system, an en suite direct from the pages of Elle Decor® magazine. From top to bottom, this home is masterfully planned and uniquely designed – check it out today!

415 23rd Place NE 4BR/3.5 BA $829,900

Enjoy a beautiful blend of first-rate construction, brand new systems, and the highest attention to details and finishes, all within 1 block of the NEW youth sports fields at RFK Stadium and the Streetcar stop to The Atlas District! The main level is anchored by a stunning modern and open kitchen with adjoining dining room, complete with distinctive quartz counters and center island, designer cabinets, wine fridge, and stainless steel appliances. Owners’ suite bestow privacy and relaxation, featuring a walk-in-closet and the en suite bath. Garage parking included makes you the winner of this perfect package for city living!

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Anchored by a STUNNING and sprawling gourmet kitchen, this home is direct from the pages of home decor magazines. The sensational kitchen renovation features Cambria quartz counters, custom Brighton® cabinets, and GE® Monogram Series stainless steel appliances. From the chef-style kitchen with MASSIVE center island, to the sun-drenched living room with fireplace, and rear enclosed sunroom, this home is meant to be shared with family and friends. On the upper level, the north-facing owner’s suite is well-proportioned and comes complete with an oversized en suite, featuring double sinks, walk-in shower, and large soaking tub to wash off the wears of the day. Three additional roomy and airy bedrooms, a classic yet contemporary main bath, and laundry center complete this level.

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Positioned within 4 blocks of Eastern Market, Barracks Row, Metro, and Brent Elementary, this Hill home delivers on stateliness, style, and sophistication. The main level is encased by the soaring ceilings with elegant crown molding and original wide plank heart pine floors. Enjoy a bay-front window and authentic wood burning fireplace in the front parlor, a central formal dining room, and an updated kitchen in the rear, overlooking your private patio. Upstairs, all three bedrooms offer ideal dimensions, including the sunlit owners’ suite which features a refreshed bathroom and convenient closet system. The private outdoor area offers space for parking.

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627 A Street SE 3BR/2.5BA $1,050,000

512 Constitution Avenue NE 5BR/4.5BA $1,450,000

Step inside and relish in the historic splendor! The entire main level is draped in charm, from the formal front parlor to the renovated kitchen with breakfast nook. Enjoy a bay-front window with casement, dramatic ceiling height, 8 ft. chestnut doors, 2 authentic wood-burning fireplaces, antique fixtures, and hardwood floors. In the rear, the refinished deck overlooks the pond with waterfall, plush gardens, and patio. The upper level offers three delightful bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a rear owners’ suite. The lower level, featuring a fully equipped 1-bed apartment, provides rental income and it doesn’t stop there! In the rear, enjoy a wellequipped Carriage House that extends your short or long term guests’ comfort and privacy.

9 6TH Street NE 4BR/3.5BA $1,550,000

Just a short stroll to the Capitol, SCOTUS, Senate, or Stanton Park, rests a home that is steps to the best of the Hill yet miles away from the ordinary! THREE rooms deep, starting with the formal front parlor with antique fireplace and mantle, to the intimate dining salon with wet bar and through the combined family room and tremendous eat-in kitchen. On the uniquely riven upper level, find 3 generously proportioned and sophisticated bedrooms, including the immaculate and tranquil rear owners’ suite as your personal getaway. Two additional large bedrooms and a second full bath are illuminated under a second skylight. The lower level boasts a tremendous one-bedroom rental unit!

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DINING NOTES by Celeste McCall aribbean vibes are permeating our neighborhood. On Barracks Row, we recently supped at Tortuga (formerly Tio Javier), 514 Eighth St. SE. Chefs Lauren Hunter and Brian Guy create ceviche, fried plantains, octopus and whole fried snapper. Parent company is Hill Restaurant Group, which operates other nearby enterprises. Seated outside, we ordered a “classic” margarita poured into a handsome saltrimmed glass. Peter’s dynamite Key Lime mojito is the best we’ve sipped north of Tampa. There’s also an extensive rum listing. Since Tortuga was new, the kitchen did not have certain items (including conch fritters) so I settled on crispy calamari. Delicious. Peter’s Crab cake sandwich, while flavorful, was rather mushy. But we were satisfied overall. Lunch for two, with a drink apiece, came to about $50 before tip. Call 202-543-1445 or visit www.tortugadc.com.

More Caribbean On the other side of Capitol Hill: Cane (as in sugarcane), Peter Prime’s Caribbean hot spot, debuted last month in the Atlas District. Prime showcases “street food” like jerk chicken wings, fry bread, and “doubles,” often eaten for breakfast in his native Trinidad. Doubles are similar to tacos, but the curried chickpea/spicy relish filling

is wrapped in frybread instead of tortillas. (A painting on the wall depicts Barack Obama eating one.) Brisket slices are served on freshly baked hops bread (soft rolls); whole snapper is deep fried and tossed with peppers. A soft serve machine churns out smoked coconut ice cream with flavors like Guinness beer and rum raisin. Caribbean cuisine is heavily influenced by African enslaved people who worked the sugar cane fields, and indentured workers from India (think curries) who arrived during British rule. Located at 403 H St. NE, Cane is open nightly Wednesday through Sunday. Call 202-675-2011 or visit www.cane-dc.com. Down the street, Valor Brewpub, 723 Eighth St. SE, is launching a month-long pop-up in Union Market. The veteranowned pub will showcase its house-brewed beer lineup created by Greg Maddrey. Executive chef Ryan Hackney will provide “beer bites” like smoked cheddar pimento cheese and chicken salad, served on Lyon Bakery ciabatta rolls. The pop-up goes through July 1. Closed Mondays, Union Market is at 1309 On Barracks Row, the rooftop bar atop Tortuga (formerly 5th Street NE. Tio Javier), provides a stunning view of the surrounding neighborhood.

Beyond Beer & Brats Dacha, a high-end spinoff of Shaw’s outdoor beer garden, has opened in the Navy Yard near Nationals Park. Russian-born partners Dmitri Chekaldin and Ilya Alter tapped executive chef Taylor Burlingame after sampling his confit duck cassoulet with smoked bacon. Also emerging from Burlingame’s “modern American” kitchen are escargot, lobster linguine, scallops-and-grits, Muscovy duck. A far cry from Shaw’s beer-and-brats format. No worries; customers may sip a beer before or after games on the spacious patio. Located at 79 Potomac Ave. SE, Navy Yard Dacha is open nightly; weekend brunch to follow; call 202-919-3800. Nearby, starting June 15: Smorgasburg, an outdoor market at Tingey Plaza. At the Brooklyn-based pop-up, local vendors will sling yakitori skewers, wood-fired pizzas, Japanese-Hawaiian rice balls and more. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays until at least October. Admission is free.

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Tortuga’s crispy calamari, savored with a frosty margarita, makes a satisfying repast.

Coming soon: The Eastern, a dressy wine bar on Seventh St. SE, in the 700 Penn development. Due to open this summer, The Eastern will also serve a “limited food menu” and will be open daily…. Nearby BRGZ, a “burger joint,” hopes to arrive later this year at 250 Seventh St. SE. JUNE 2019 H 97

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Capital Community News, Inc. The Capitol Hill Community Foundation, the Michael Fry Memorial Fund, Tom Faison Real Estate in DC, Ann Bradley & Caroline Shook, and other generous donors Our hardworking volunteers, with a special nod to the set-up and tear-down team from the Marine Corps Barracks Don Denton and Coldwell Banker

Kabobs and – Pizza?

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Kabob & More, 1123 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, has a mostly Afghan menu. Meat is Halal, processed according to Islamic law. Kabobs are threaded with beef, chicken, veggies and combos, or enjoy a Greek-style gyro sandwich, hefty enough to feed two. Sides include fragrant rice, chickpeas and spinach, along with Afghan bread. The latter resembles an oblong pizza crust. You can take it home and pile on pizza goodies and bake it. To drink: sodas and tea; no booze. Kabob & More is open daily, plus carryout and catering. Call 202-544-0910 or email KababMore18@gmail.com.

Eastern Market Frager’s Hardware/Hello Rental Bruce Guthrie, photographer Dan Kohan, website Lee Kyungmin, graphic design Jonathan Lewis, Paris Singer, and Tunnicliff’s Tavern for the Poets’ Corner@Tunnicliff’s All the bookstores, publishers, libraries, and other participating organizations And especially, all the authors who help make the BookFest such a vital part of our Literary Hill.

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Kabob & More, near Frager’s Hardware, prepares generous platters with Afghan bread. All photos by Celeste McCall

India Meets Italy Near Union Station, Duet finally arrived at 601 Second St. NE. A culinary marriage of India and Italy, the two-story newcomer replaces Toscana Cafe, which closed last summer after a 10-year run. Owner Atul Bhola is retaining the Italian theme while importing Indian favorites from his Masala Art restaurants in Tenleytown and Southwest DC. The menu is NOT fusion, he emphasized. “We have two clear-cut menus.”

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On the Italian side are bruschetta, calamari, Tuscan shrimp and scallop pasta. Or try a panini filled with grilled chicken, mozzarella and aioli. Heading the Indian list are kebabs, stuffed baby eggplant, lamb and chicken biryani. Butter chicken arrives in a bowl of what resembles a spicy soup with generous chunks of white meat. Duet is open daily for lunch and dinner, plus happy hour. Call 202-560-5049 or visitwww.duetne.com.

Culinary Honors Congratulations to restaurateur Virginia Rollins Ali, recipient of the 2019 Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award, presented by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW). Ali is the widow of Ben’s Chili Bowl founder Ben Ali.

La Loma Says Goodbye After 21 years of dispensing fajitas, tacos and margaritas near Union Station, La Loma, the Tex-Mex restaurant at 316 Mass. Ave. NE, has closed. A sign in the window suggests visiting “our original restaurant, La Lomita.” You’ll find it at 1330 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. u

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A Trio of Documentaries Treating: Soviet History, Sustainable Agriculture, and the New Democrats by Mike Canning

Meeting Gorbachev German director Werner Herzog is a polymath filmmaker, having divided his career (since 1962) between fictional narratives and documentaries. In “Meeting Gorbachev,” (co-directed with Andre Singer) he turns again to the latter, combining a tour d’horizon of Mikhail Gorbachev’s career with an expansive interview done over three visits to Moscow over a six-month period. For history buffs the film will fascinate, though Herzog’s indominable presence and his almost Olympian voice will be too brash for some (the film, which opened in the DC area on May 24th, runs 92 minutes and is unrated). Herzog, as the on-screen interviewer, starts off with a jarring and caustic comment: “I’m a

German, and the first German you ever met probably wanted to kill you,” to which Gorbachev can only chuckle “No.” And while Herzog regularly inserts himself into the exchange, he also clearly expresses affection for the man, recognizing Gorbachev’s remarkable achievements such as negotiating with the U.S. to reduce nuclear weapons, ceding military control of Eastern Europe, and accepting the reunification of Germany. Those accomplishments are captured in chronological order through ample archive footage and filmed statements from other figures of his time, including Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher, George Shultz, James Baker, and Lech Walesa. The demise of the Soviet Union also gets appropriate coverage, recalling how Gorbachev

himself was ousted in 1991, his leadership role pulled out from under him while he was on vacation in the Crimea. What is given short shrift, however, is Gorbachev’s activities in the Russia of Yeltsin and Putin, and how and why his political fortunes dissipated. We learn little of his life after 1991. Herzog himself said that “I was anxious not to film a biography of (Gorbachev) but to try to understand the character of such an important figure.” He mainly achieves that. Mikhail Gorbachev is now 87 and battling illness, far from the once vigorous and visionary Secretary of the U.S.S.R who introduced “perestroika” and “glasnost” to the world in his effort to reform his nation. He has mellowed and sometimes looks burdened, as when he talks wistfully about his beloved Raisa, who died in 1999 and who was obviously the key influence in his life. Still, he shows flashes of wit and a full awareness of his past, regretting little. He was a man who tried to genuinely achieve a more peaceful world. When asked by Herzog near the end of the film what he would like inscribed on his gravestone, he replies, “We tried.”

The Biggest Little Farm

Werner Herzog (left) interviews Mikhail Gorbachev in the new documentary “Meeting Gorbachev.” Courtesy 1091 Media; photo by Brandon Peters

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This heart-warming documentary chronicles an eight-year quest of the Chester family of Los Angeles to achieve a longtime dream: to launch a diverse, well-round-

ed farm. They are additionally motivated by the need to find a roaming space for their noisy dog Todd, who barks his way too insistently through city life. With luck and pluck, John, a cinematographer, and Molly, a chef, locate 200 acres of barren farmland about an hour from LA and begin “Apricot Lane Farm,” their experiment to live in bountiful harmony with nature (now out in selected cinemas, the film is rated “PG” and runs 91 mins). With John as narrator, we are taken year by dogged year through the Chesters’ revitalizing the land, aided by a ready supply of volunteer farmhands and especially, a grizzled “food consultant” named Alex York, full of cryptic but worthwhile advice. Over time, they plant 10,000 orchard trees and over 200 different crops, exquisitely balanced, and raise dozens of farm animals of every kind, including a singular pig named Emma and her ready companion, Greasy the rooster. Emma’s offspring provide one commercial crop, pork, while the farm’s prime income comes from their organiMolly and John Chester are the creators of the “The Biggest Little Farm,” from NEON and LD Entertainment. cally grown fruits, such as peaches sold at farmPhoto by Christina Zisa. ers’ markets. The Chesters exhibit dogged perseverance cate (but never numbing) detail the patient slog of looked for “charismatic female candidates” to folencountering numerous setbacks over the years, political campaigning, how coalitions are formed, low in the 2018 election. With assistance from the from wolves killing their sheep, through insects money is raised, staffs are trained...all the nittynon-profit groups Justice Democrats and Brand invading their fruit trees, to rain storms wrackNew Congress and money from Kickstarter, she gritty leading up to the final race itself. Election ing their fields. Still, with patience and resolve, documentaries have a now-lengthy history, beginidentified four first-time women candidates runthey unlock a biodiverse design which we see in ning with the landmark Kennedy-Humphrey duel ning in upcoming Congressional races. The film several magical cinematic panoramas, an Edenic in Wisconsin shown in “Primary” (1960). “Knock thus plays the long game, following the newly-mintfarm lovingly realized on screen (It doesn’t hurt Down the House” is as good as any of them. ed candidates from their campaign beginnings in that John, the pro cinematographer, controls the While the film, released November 1, had a 2016 to their eventual races. imagery throughout). short big-screen life, it is reviewed here because Lear’s choices were fortuitous in that each A missing piece of this documentary is: politically-minded DC viewers can still see it has a compelling story: Cori Bush, running for where did their stake come from, not only for on Netflix. Congress in Missouri in the wake of the Ferguthe land but the myriad of improvements they To Note: Another fine documentary reson riots, Paula Jean Swearengin, running for Senmust make over the years? The land purchase viewed in this column last month, “The River ate in West Virginia on an environmental theme, is glossed over by noting they “found investors,” Amy Vilela, running for Congress in Nevada, and the Wall,” never had a regular run at any DC and one wonders if their ongoing expenses were and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, seeking a House area theater. The film, however, can be viewed covered by selling the farm’s produce. Still, “The seat against a formidable primary opponent in a On-Demand through vehicles like iTunes, XfinBiggest Little Farm” is a contemporary rhapsody ity, and others. Queens-Bronx district. While all the women’s stoof what a sustainable farm can be and a wonderries have resonance (Vilela’s is particularly touchful dream realized. Hill resident Mike Canning has written on movies for ing), Lear’s prescience shows primarily in picking the Hill Rag since 1993 and is a member of the WashAOC, now a national media star. But here, we see ington Area Film Critics Association. He is the author Knock Down the House a much more diffident Ocasio-Cortez, both pracof “Hollywood on the Potomac: How the Movies View Here’s one for political junkies: “Knock Down the tical and charming, and struggling in humble beWashington, DC.” His reviews and writings on film can House” is a fascinating process film looking at a ginnings before being shaped into a formidable be found online at www.mikesflix.com. u new kind of campaign fostering female newcomcontender right before our eyes. ers to politics. The film’s idea came from director In fact, the film’s real worth is not in “disRachel Lears, who, right after the 2o16 election, covering” Ocasio-Cortez, but in showing, in intri-

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ARTIST PORTRAIT: MIKE McSORLEY hey look like ordinary objects: a teapot, screwdrivers, a set of keys, a sewing machine, but they’re not. That’s the point. They’re extraordinary—beautifully designed, inventive ideas that have become the instruments in the symphony of our everyday lives. They are also Mike McSorley’s designed, inventive ideas about art. These “Object” paintings are also about color, composition—and technique. Paint is its own master— creating a visually convincing illusion of light reflecting off the “Silver Teapot.” It provides the impression of depth. A room, perhaps a kitchen, is captured on the silvery surface. His landscapes are mostly country homes and barns—structures with dignified power built by absent people. These are not your old rustic barns or derelict cabins. “Granogue Barn” takes on the character of a mystery, pulling you into a moody disposition and intriguing story. In paintings such as “Greenbank Barn” or “Green Light,” the buildings are solid, livable places. They may carry you to an idealized era, but there is a lurking reality there—something deep and human. All the paintings are ultimately about paint—the application of pigment and the reflection of light to expose color in natural shades and subtle variations. Each painting is structured solidly, with an understated but effective focal point, visually reinforced by perspective. He is able to create all of these 3-D images on a flat surface – fashioning a solid-appearing structure with a free and loose application of paint.

Mike McSorley grew up in Pennsylvania and has a BFA from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. His work has been included in many group and solo exhibitions. He lives on Capitol Hill and you can see his work in the current show at the Hill Center. (See, At the Galleries.) www. mikemcsorley.com

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or “Uneeda Biscuit.” The rough boards are loose and you know the roof is leaky and little creatures have taken up residence. Or the subject could be a crippled old car or rusting farm equipment. I have no complaints about any of that. These are symbols of time whipping past like a greyhound on roller

Jim Magner’s Thoughts on Art “Country” paintings and photographs often focus on old things, making a statement about time passing through perceived reality—like imagination sliding through a daydream that people had about the “good life,” and about how the dream faded and life rolled on. A favorite is the deteriorating barn with washed-out painted signs and advertisements for long departed product brands, like “Cotton Boll” chewing tobacco, “Chero-Cola,” or “Klu Ko Kolo” (yeah, really)

Green Light, Oil on Panel, 9” x 12”, 2016 Granogue Barn, Oil on Panel, 11” x 14”, 2017.

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Silver Teapot, Oil on Panel, 10” x 8”, 2018.

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Hill Center 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SW – June 23 This is the Hill Center’s Spring Show. Six local artists bring oil paintings and mixed media to light and life. Paula Cleggett’s oil painting series, “Shine the Light,” illuminates familiar themes—family, friends, food and frivolity—with light playing a leading role. Elizabeth Dranitzke, with “Portraits of Women,” photographs the women in her “orbit,” capturing their confidence, beauty and strength. Jenny McGee’s oil paintings, “Reality No More,” takes a surreal approach to exploring the expanses of the mind. “Each piece is an intricate and in-depth journey towards self-reflection.” Mike McSorley (See, Artist Profile) brings attention, importance and character to the common items around us in “Introspection/Inspection.” Andrea Ottesen in “B o t a n i k a !” expresses the promise and hope of the Amazon. Her striking photographs reach for integrated health sciences, stewardship of our natural ecosystems, and specifically, a love for the rainforest. Yemenja Smalls, with “MetamorphoSIS,” her mixed media compositions embody “woman,” who wear multiple labels across time and position, but cannot fully “encompass this force with a name.” Desiree Sterbini’s, “With These Hands,” brings to life those moments when the “ordinary people” in her oil pastel portraits are engaged in

Capitol Hill Arts Workshop 545 7th St. SE Adult Student Art Show June 8 –17 Opening Sat.: June 8, 5:30 – 7 This is the all-media exhibit featuring the students of CHAW’s adult visual arts classes. www. chaw.org “Winners’ Circle”, June 22 – Aug 17 Opening: June 22, 5:00-7:00 This is the Capitol Hill Art League (CHAL) allmedia exhibit of the 2018-2019 season winners. The best of the best. www.caphillartleague.org When Tools Were Beautiful’. Corner Store 900 South Carolina Ave SE – June 16 Joshua Miller loves tools. “As a maker, I see our tools as an extension of ourselves.” He creates these pieces using locally sourced white oak and walnut, “which is air dried in my barn for over a year.” His designs are influenced by a time when tools were beautiful. To June 16. Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8:00 and Sundays from 12:00 to 5:00 and by appointment. davidweiner @me.com Touchstone Gallery 901 New York Ave NW June 5 – 30, 2019 Opening June 7, 6–8:30 Touchstone Gallery Member Show is in Gallery A. In Gallery B is Michael Lang’s, “Slow Walking,”—Sicily during Easter Week and scenes of a small Sicilian town devastated by the earthquake of 1968. In Gallery C, “Structure” is photographer Ryan Feipel’s insights on the “symbiotic relationship of human architecture and nature” on the coastlines throughout the world. www. touchstonegallery.com A Capitol Hill artist and writer, Jim can be reached at Artandthecity05@aol.com. u

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skates (remember those?) or maybe an actual old motorized Greyhound—a bus on blocks in a weedy field. There are emotions that leap from these portraits of the past—especially if you knew those places and things when they were new. But to portray the homes of rural people as if they are ageless, not deteriorating—not sheathed in sentiment—but to capture the panorama of attitudes and histories that continue to survive…that’s not all that common. Mike McSorley (see: Artist Profile) gives these rural places dignity. The people are largely absent, but their living spaces are not abandoned—not devalued. The quality of the painting itself reaches back into art history and establishes a barrier, perhaps temporary, against time.

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What to Drink Now, the Top Wines of Summer 2019 by Elyse Genderson rom Albariño to Zweigelt Rosé I’ve got you covered with a dreamy selection of seasonal wines to explore. From old standbys like Sancerre to new discoveries like Schiava there is something for everyone in this summer wine roundup. A great summer wine should be approachable, lively, and of course, refreshing. There are 15 weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day so there’s plenty of time to try them all!

Rose While everyone should drink rosé all year-round, summertime just begs for the crisp pink drink. Sophisticated and dry styles from Southern France are the pinnacle for quality, but standouts are made around the world including Austria. 2018 Terre de Mistral Rosalie Provence Rosé ($19.99): This stunning rosé is aromatic and perfumed with strawberries, rose petal, and violets. Piercing, refreshing acidity with a smooth texture. Its lively freshness makes it the perfect beach wine for the season. Pair with salty potato chips and fried chicken. 2017 Lustig Zweigelt Rosé ($14.99): This Austrian rosé is just delicious, with flavors of strawberry, melon, and a hint of dried green herbs. 2018 L’Olivette Bandol Rosé ($22.99): L’Olivette from the Mediterranean’s most serious rosé appellation, Bandol, is a bold blend of mostly Grenache, offering rich concentration. Fresh strawberry, hibiscus, and tangerine burst out of the glass.

Riesling The noble Riesling grape is full of complexity, mouth-watering acidity, and vivacious freshness. Discover the many styles of Riesling which range on the scale from honeyed tropical sweetness, to bone-cracking dryness. Dry Riesling is a wonderful choice in warm summer weather due to the light alcohol content, high acidity, and natural fruit flavors. The best examples have the ability to age for decades in the bottle.

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2017 Weingut Eugen Wehrheim Riesling Niersteiner Spiegelberg QbA Halbtrocken ($12.99): While this style is slightly off dry or “Halbtrocken” the refreshing acidity creates balance and perfect harmony with the residual sugar. It is the perfect match for grilled sausages. 2015 Kilikanoon Killermans Run Riesling, Clare Valley, Australia ($19.99): Spicy white pepper, citrus blossom, ripe pineapple, white cherries, and lemon rind show off on this outstanding Clare Valley expression. 2013 Wunsch and Mann Riesling Grand Cru Hengst Organic ($29.99): This bone dry style from the best vineyard sites in Alsace offers exotic tropical fruit aromas of pineapple and citrus, along with subtle spice. A perfect match with rich flavors like smoked fish. This wine is aging well and it will continue to improve.

Sancerre France’s Loire Valley is the home of a simple summertime classic. While some mass produced wines from the region can be a bit one dimensional, the best examples are extremely rewarding. Schneider’s selections are made by serious winemakers in small batches offering aromatic and complex flavors of lemon-lime citrus, melon, green herbs, and stony minerality with rich texture. 2018 Gitton Silex Les Belles Dames Sancerre ($29.99): Produced from vines grown on silex soils of the 12-acre vineyard, Les Belles Dames, this Sauvignon Blanc truly expresses a sense of place. Flinty minerality, acidity, and tart citrus fruit. This thirst quenching Sancerre has a wonderfully rich texture. 2016 Cirotte Le Chene Marchand Sancerre ($39.99): Smoky and spicy aromas and flavors from 18 months spent aging in small acacia barrels. This stunning Sancerre is full of ripe peach, honeydew melon, and lemon.

Albarino The most well-known grape variety in Galicia flourishes in Rías Baixas, Albariño is considered Spain’s quintessential white wine. The sea influence is prominent and the best wines display a briny, salty character backed by zippy acidity. The granitic soils in Rías Baixas contribute to the mineral expression of the terroir. Think Pinot Grigio on steroids! 2017 Sonrío Cuando Llueve Albariño ($19.99): Aromas of green apple, lemon, pear, and pineapple burst from the glass. The palate has a creamy and round texture along with racy acidity to create a balanced and lively white wine.

Summer Reds –Don’t Forget to Chill! While white wine and rosé are always the obvious choice, branch out and chill down these juicy reds. Every red wine should be served at cellar temperature, easily achieved with about 10 minutes in the refrigerator. However, there are some wines that, in summer, could be chilled down even more and enjoyed with reckless abandon. 2017 Castelfeder Schiava “Alte Reben” Alto Adige DOC ($19.99): Schiava is an indigenous grape from Alto Adige in the Italian Alps. It is the local favorite for everyday drinking, as it is low in tannin, high in acid, loaded with red berry fruit, very food friendly, and just delicious! 2015 Barrique Cellars Grenache, Paso Robles, California ($19.99): Bright and fresh raspberry with notes of clove and white pepper spice. Well-balanced with bracing acidity and soft tannins. Visit Elyse Genderson at Schneider’s of Capitol Hill to discover wines you love. u

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the LITERARY HILL A Compendium of Readers, Writers, Books, & Events by Karen Lyon

Confronting Demons Fina Mendoza is searching for her lost sweatshirt in the Crypt of the US Capitol when she encounters a ghostly shadow that meows and disappears behind a marble statue with a flick of its tail. A Capitol policewoman offers little comfort. “Beware the curse of the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill,” she tells a spooked Fina. “It usually makes an appearance right before something really bad happens.” As if the poor kid didn’t have enough problems. In Kitty Felde’s new novel for young readers, “Welcome to Washington, Fina Mendoza,” the tenyear-old daughter of a California congressman has been yanked from her school, her beloved grandmother, and her friends to live in a rowhouse near the Capitol. Her mother had warned her she would hate D.C. “Such tiny closets, mijas,” she’d say to Fina and her sister. “Where would you put your clothes? And the ugliest shoes in America!” Fina longs to talk with her about it, but her mother is gone. Her father, consumed by his congressional duties, has little time for her, and her 15½-year-old sister has other things on her mind. In fact, her one friend in DC is a dog named Senator Something, who was “the only one who wasn’t too busy to listen to my stories.” When bad things begin happening, Fina fears

that the curse of the Demon Cat is coming true. It takes all her bravest instincts—along with a lucky cinnamon stick from her Abuelita—to confront her fears and to learn, as one of her father’s aides reassures her, that “the truth can never be as awful as one’s imagining.” Award-winning public radio journalist Kitty Felde covered Capitol Hill for six years and currently hosts the popular Book Club for Kids podcast. www.kittyfelde.com

A Childhood Under Occupation

When Peter J. Stein was growing up, his father was frequently away “on a business trip.” Other people close to him often went away as well. “My childhood seemed to be full of disappearances of persons I loved,” he writes. It wasn’t until many years later that he learned what had happened to them. In “A Boy’s Journey: From Nazi-Occupied Prague to Freedom in America,” he tells their story—and his. Born in 1936 in Prague to a Jewish father and a Catholic mother, Stein was only three when Germany invaded Czechoslovakia. Despite shortages and restrictions, his family did their best to give him a normal childhood—he skated, played with toy soldiers, and had dinner at his grandma’s—but the occupation still ruled their lives. When he was seven, he was forced to give up his seat on the tram to a German SS officer, and in 1945, he and his classmates huddled The daughter of a congressman in a school basement “trying confronts her worst fears in Kitty not to cry” as bombs rained Felde’s YA novel, “Welcome to over Prague. Washington, Fina Mendoza.

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Peter J. Stein recalls his childhood in wartime Prague and his immigration to America in “A Boy’s Journey.”

It isn’t until 1948 that Stein and his mother were able to leave to join relatives in New York, where the 12-year-old struggled to reinvent himself as a bluejeans-clad, football-playing American named Pete. Stein’s father, who survived Nazi work camps, stayed behind in communist Czechoslovakia to try and reclaim what was left of their family fortunes. He was not reunited with his wife and son until three years later. “Leaving one’s home and one’s country in the hope that life will be better elsewhere is never an easy decision,” Stein writes. His immediate family made the critical decision to leave everything behind and flee. Others were not so fortunate. His grandmother and three of her four children—as well as millions of others—perished in concentration camps. “A Boy’s Journey” is dedicated to their memories. Peter Stein is a retired sociology professor who continues to be engaged in Holocaust education for school children, college students and adults. Find him on Facebook @Peter-J-Stein.

Countering the Bully-in-Chief How do you teach children to be civil when they’re bombarded daily by name-calling, profanity, and bullying? And worse, what if much of that bad behavior comes from the leader of the country? This is the dilemma confronted by Angela Michele Tilghman in her new book, “I Can Only Imag-

Retired DC school principal Angela Tilghman delivers some lessons in civility in “I Can Only Imagine.”

ine: The Schoolhouse and the Presidency After 44.” Aimed at school principals, Tilghman’s book presents a variety of scenarios—kids swearing, picking fights on social media, throwing rolls of paper towels at people, and boasting that they’re smarter than their classmates—and provides suggestions for conversations that let kids know these behaviors are “not okay.” “Yes, the President of the United States is supposed to be role model,” her fictional counterpart tells a group of children, “but here at our school, we have rules to follow. You need to remember that you are to respect yourself and others in your words and actions. What we say to others can hurt someone’s feelings.”

With lively illustrations by Almar Denso, “I Can Only Imagine” delivers a potent message about how educators can help children learn respectful behavior despite bad influences. Let’s hope the White House is listening. Angela Tilghman is a third-generation Washingtonian and award-winning educator who has taught and served as a principal at a number of DC schools during her 35-year career, including several here on Capitol Hill. For more, visit https:// AT-IMAGINE.online.

On the Hill in June Visit these websites to find listings for readings, book clubs, discussions, and signings: Capitol Hill Books - www.capitolhillbooks-dc.com; East City Bookshop - www. eastcitybookshop. com/events; The Folger Shakespeare Library - www.folger. edu/poetry; The Hill Center - www.hillcenterdc.org. Solid State Books - www.solidstatebooksdc.com/ events u

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The cell phone rang But I kept walking down the concourse Past one suspended flat panel television after another— They want you distracted at airports By news and commercials, commercials and news, Unless it’s news of an airplane crash— Flashing high-definition images of smiling women, Handsome men and happy children who seem to live In a well-kept, orderly world out there Somewhere out there, just out of reach Unless you’re one of them who flies first-class. Walking out the automatic door to the hot sidewalk at the taxi stand Tattered posters for Gay Pride Week, Bicycle Sharing And yet another Springsteen concert bleaching out on concrete pillars Under the departure drop-off lanes I checked the cell phone number Her again. Who has that kind of time? Two miles later the cabbie slid past a Senate parking lot That long ago supplanted row houses in which people had lived Without high definition, without high-gloss commercials and high-end Anything but an abundance of life, sometimes fresh, sometimes faded Yet always real, gritty, human The damned phone rang again as I walked Anonymously past lobbyists, beggars, police and tourists Staring at the Capitol Rotunda gleaming white, Two centuries of majestic grace highly defined as possible. Again the phone, and again, insistent And finally I said hello. “Where have you been?” she demanded. “Boston,” I said, as if that answered anything.

THE JAZZ PROJECT by Jean-Keith Fagon

Crickets • • • Phil Madeira, singer, instrumentalist A Nashville mainstay, Phil Madeira, the award-winning Americana singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer indulges his passion for a retro straightahead jazz quintet collection, his first instrumental album, Crickets, comprised of ten new songs that he wrote and produced. The album features Aaron Smith (drums), James Hollihan (guitar), Rahsaan Barber (saxophone) and Chris Donohue (bass). “It’s slightly sophisticated blues, right out of the 50s and 60s playbook,” said Mr. Madeira. “I can hear bits and pieces of what turned me on as a kid -- Ramsey Lewis and Herbie Hancock, and of course, Monk, whom I later discovered,” he added. Throughout the album the music swings with a cool vintage swagger as rendered by the breezy grace of the free-spirited quintet. Mr. Madeira’s piano skips with lilting joy through a panorama of melodies and grooves. The acoustic instrumentation makes it sound live -- organic, spacious and unpretentious. The players weave in and out of the spotlight without ever infringing upon each other’s turf, taking equitable turns to solo. There’s a palpable lightness of being throughout the album, mirroring Mr. Maderia’s own grounded persona. Crickets contains the following songs: “Sirkka’s Dream,” “Cut It Out,” “Cricket,” (title track), “Teamwork Salad,” “Rollin’ With Oti,” “Last Call At Bovi’s,” “Swingset,” “In Walked Willis,” “Jazz Hands,” and “Coming Home.”

Dear Marvin • • • Elan Trotman, saxophone Sax salutes sexy soul on Elan Trotman’s Dear Marvin. The album,co-produced with Chartles Haynes, is a collection of ten of Marvin Gaye’s

best-loved songs. First up is “Got To Give It Up,” a vibrant reboot of one of Mr. Gaye’s funky dance tracks. In reimagining his catalogue in instrumental form, Mr. Trotman shares the spotlight with premier soloists, including Grammy-winning keyboardist Jeff Lorber, seminal urban-jazz flautist Najee, esteemed trumpeter Patches Stewart, soul-jazz-hip hop-funk trombonist Jeff Bradshaw and veteran guitarist Sherrod Barnes. The trumpeter strategically deploys vocals to illumine a few key tracks. Ray Greene begs on “Mercy Me”; rapper Obadele Thompson plies his come-on skills to “I Want You”; and Tim “Smithsoneon” Smith provides the cure through “Sexual Healing.” Members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra enhance a pair of tracks with strings. Including Mr. Haynes, Mr. Trotman’s core collaborators are his former colleagues from Berklee College of Music: keyboardist Mitch Henry (Marsha Ambrosius), bassists Kyle Miles and Keithen Foster (H.E.R.), and percussionist Atticus Cole. “It’s been an honor to be able to share my interpretations of some of Marvin’s classics,” said the Boston-based Mr. Trotman. Dear Marvin, is Mr. Trotman’s eighth album and second on the Woodward Avenue Records imprint. The album contains the following songs: “Inner City Blues,” featuring Sherrod Barnes, “Got To Give It Up,” “Distant Lover,” featuring Patches Stewart, “Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing,” “Mercy Mercy Me” featuring Ray Greene, “I Want You” featuring Obadele Thompson, “Sexual Healing,” featuring “Smithsoneon,” “After The Dance,” featuring Najee, “Trouble Man” featuring Jeff Lorber, and “I Heard It Through The Grapevine,” featuring Jeff Bradshaw. u

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SOUND MASSAGE Relaxing Through Vibration by Pattie Cinelli s I lay on the massage “My desire grew gradually,” she table on my stomach, explained. Cheryl had her first sound Cheryl Corson, my massage eight years ago. She was practitioner, put a studying for her licensing exam for singing bowl on one landscape architecture. “It’s the only foot. She gently tapped the bowl with thing that could turn my mind coma felt-tipped gong mallet. I felt a subpletely off,” she said. “That’s saying tle vibration up my leg. She moved a lot. I’ve got a busy mind.” the bowl to the other foot. Then she Her instructor invited her to repeated the process up my torso on be a model for sound massage when strategic locations (about 20 to 25 she held training sessions. She regminutes). I rolled over and had a bowl ularly got sound massages. “Sitting placed in each hand, on my heart and at the computer was taking its toll on my belly (about 15 to 20 minutes). on me. I had to get out of my head Each bowl she used (she has 13) has a and back into my own body. I had frequency range and vibration characto find that peaceful place for myteristics designed for the correspondself.” She describes sound massage ing parts of the body. “Our singing as a way of tapping into a body’s inbowls are made of 12 metals. The alner wisdom that is non-invasive, yet loy is produced according to ancient so effective. “We need now more than recipes,” she told me. The bowls are ever to become centered. We need to based on founder Peter Hess’ experilearn how to maintain an inner calm ences with sound massage since 1984. and self-awareness and emerge from Production of the bowls is controlled that place. I like the idea of contribby experts including an experienced uting to that.” metal engineer. I never heard of anyone doing I’m not sure if I drifted into a that kind of body work before. When sleep state, but when the hour was I met with Cheryl to talk about her up, I felt calm and relaxed, yet enerexperience and practice I found out gized and awake. For the rest of the why – only two teachers train others day I had an inner peacefulness. I did in this method in all of the United not feel tired, but floaty and light. I States. “Sound massage is based in had a terrific night’s sleep. Germany, and we have institutes all Cheryl Corson is an accomover the world,” she said. “I had to go Cheryl Corson with the Peter HessÆ Belly Bowl made with 12 different metals in plished landscape architect, an auto Wisconsin for my classes.” India. photo: Kat Forder Photography thor and a writer. She moves at lightWhat Is Sound Massage? ning speed, is very organized and is About four years ago Cheryl decided to take Sound massage is the sound and via successful multi-tasker. Like many the plunge and commit to the 84 hours of study and brations of singing bowls positioned with care on Washingtonians, Cheryl has spent lots of hours sitpracticum to become a sound massage practitioner. different parts of your fully-clothed body. Gentle ting in front of a computer.

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and harmonious sounds are absorbed and as a result, you can achieve a state of deep relaxation. In the early 1980s Peter Hess, a German engineer, became interested in the science of vibrational fields in the human body. He began studying the effects of sound, in particular traditional music, on the mind and body of people in Tibet and Nepal. This led to his work with singing bowls and the creation of Peter Hess Sound Massage as practiced by Cheryl. During a sound massage, Cheryl creates a soothing atmosphere where it is possible to release stress, anxiety, worry, doubt and feelings that have a negative impact on your health.

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The most elemental state of vibration is sound. Everything has an optimum range of vibration (frequency). Wherever we Sound massage recipients are fully clothed, and the bowls are played go we are surrounded by softly to encourage deep relaxation. photo: Christel Libiot sounds. Soothing sounds of a river flowing can stimcarried out to confirm the success and reliabilulate serene chemical reactions in your brain. ity of this exciting technology before it can be Sounds of jack hammering can do the oppoused by doctors. site. Sound can hurt or heal. Businessman Julian Treasure has done a The effects of sound are complex. I found TED talk on the four ways sound affects us it fascinating that researchers at Princess Grace (TED.com). He is doing research looking at Hospital in London have been exploring the how sound and well-being are linked. possibility of destroying cancer cells with sound. Using High Intensity Focused UltraWho Is Sound Massage sound (HIFU), they have successfully deGood For? stroyed prostate cancer cells in their test pa“Everyone gets it. I don’t have explain much,” tients, using only sound waves to heat up and said Cheryl. “A sound massage offers somekill the targeted cells. This technology was apthing no matter where you are in your beliefs in plied to 159 men with prostate cancer, and afthe efficacy of holistic health practices.” Cheryl ter one year, 92 percent of them did not have a said it is good for children and it can be used recurrence of cancer. Further tests have to be

Join Cheryl for Sound Meditation beginning Sunday, June 30 at the Corner Store at 900 South Carolina Ave., SE. 5:30 to & 7 pm. Suggested donation: $25.00.

on dogs and other animals as well. Every day Cheryl says she gives herself some sound. She equates it to ‘sonic acupuncture’. Only two contraindications for sound massage exist -- women in their first trimester of pregnancy and people being treated for cancer. She points out that in Europe some hospitals are using it for its ability to deeply relax patients. “Sound massage can help relax anyone or anything alive. All living beings – everything in this world – vibrates.” To learn more about sound massage, to schedule a private session in her home or to sign up for her classes at the Corner Store contact: cheryl@cherylcorson. com or call her at: 202-494-5054. Pattie Cinelli is a health/fitness professional who offers information about subjects on the leading edge of health and fitness thought. She has been writing her column for more than 25 years and welcomes column suggestions and fitness questions. Pattie is a certified functional aging specialist who works with baby boomers. She also can provide lectures, private sessions and group classes in stretch, yoga, Pilates and her specialty: Balance and Mobility, for your church, home or office. She is also producing a podcast that highlights the choices we have in addition to traditional western medicine on how to stay well. You can contact Pattie at: fitmiss44@aol.com. ◆

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fter house-soiling, aggression is the second most common behavioral issue we see in cats. Aggression in cats is not taken as seriously as in dogs, probably because cats are smaller and people simply dismiss their behavior as being normal for a cat or that the cat is simply grumpy that day. This is a big mistake - cat bites and claws can inflict serious harm to their people and other cats, leading to infections and even hospitalization. Key to preventing aggression is understanding the types of feline aggression, their triggers, and some measures to prevent this unwanted behavior. First, what does cat aggression look like and how is it different than playing? It is not as easy to divine a cat’s intentions as a dog, but body posture and facial expressions are a good start. Aggression can either be offensive or defensive - with both being equally dangerous. An offensive posturing cat will usually have a direct stare, erect ears, straight-legged upright stance, directly face the opponent, and frequently growl. The pupils may also be small. Whereas defensive behavior includes eyes wide open, a crouched position with the head tucked in, ears flattened, hair raised on the back, turning sideways, hissing or spitting, and possibly striking with front paws - claws out. Why is the cat showing aggression in the first place? First is the cat healthy? Medical problems such as hyperthyroidism, dental pain, arthritis, painful areas and infectious diseases, including toxoplasmosis, can increase aggressive behavior. If given the medical all-clear, carefully observe your cat’s behavior. Can you figure out what made her upset in the first place? Who did she attack? What happened for the thir-

ty minutes before the incident? Where did it happen? These answers will help you prevent future incidents. Aggression usually does not happen out of the blue: your cat has a reason. There is a purpose to the effort. The most common type is cat-to-cat aggression. Unneutered male cats will have aggression toward others as they stake out their territory. But aggression between members of a household can be more complicated. The instigating cat will posture, while the other cat will make itself look smaller. The reasons for household members to have a dustup can include size differences, territory claims, redirected aggression (see below), lack of feline socialization, resource guarding, and more. Cats will posture and display aggressive-type behaviors when they are frightened or threatened. This makes sense- they puff up and defend themselves. They usually assume a more defensive posture, but may become more aggressive should the cat not be able to avoid that which is making it fearful in the first place. Things which may make a cat fearful can include strange people, new objects, unusual smells, being startled, loud noises. If this behavior is seen, back away and give the cat space. If possible, eliminate the inciting cause. The cat should calm down. Rough play can lead to aggressive behaviors. Kittens and younger cats play in order to learn behaviors essential for survival. The cats learn to not hurt each other when playing, but this inhibition may not be present in cats weaned young or raised by themselves. Therefore when the cat plays with its human, it may swat, chase, nip, and show predatory behaviors. Such behavior should not be encouraged, especially encouraging cats to chase peo-

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ples’ hands and feet. Cats also play rough when they have been inactive for long periods of time. We may think cats are solitary creatures and don’t mind being home for extended periods, but they too, require social interaction to have healthy behaviors. A tired cat is usually a good cat. Redirected aggression can be the most dangerous form of cat aggression as the behavior is uninhibited and can result in serious bites and injuries. This behavior occurs when a cat is agitated or scared by another cat, animal or person, that it cannot reach. The cat will turn to the person or animal nearby and viciously attack them. The most common scenario is a cat watching another cat through a window or a screen door. It can also occur when the cat is frightened, smells another cat on a person, stalking another animal, or of a person tries to break up a cat fight. The time between the inciting cause and the incident can be hours, although it is frequently closely connected to the time of the cause. The attack usually occurs if the person approaches the cat - this cat does not seek out someone to attack. The behavior can be thought of as a reflex - this is why you should leave an agitated cat alone and also not break up cat fights. The last type we will address is petting-induced aggression. Some cats like to be stroked, others don’t. The cat may tolerate it for a while, but then they are quite suddenly irritated and will let you know. To them, it may become annoying, or static may build up in their fur. Whatever it is, your cat wants you to stop. And you should respect their wishes. Cats generally do not display aggression without a reason. Discerning the cause may help you and your cat live a more peaceable coexistence. Listen to your cat. Dan Teich, DVM is Medical Director at District Veterinary Hospital Eastern Market. ◆

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Kids in Canal The Fields at RFK Grand Opening On June 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be a ribbon-cutting and community celebration at The Fields at RFK, 2400 East Capitol St. SE. The event features food, music and youth activities. rfkcampus.com.

Kids in Canal is a free 12-week children’s series that brings in popular kid’s entertainers from magicians to musicians that keep the little ones engaged all summer. Here’s the lineup: June 12, The Great Zucchini; June 19, King Bullfrog; June 26, Mad Science; July 3, Earth Conservation Corps Raptors; July 10, Rainbow Rock Band; July 17, Rocknoceros; July 24, Mad Science; July 31, Marsha and the Positrons; Aug. 7, The Great Zucchini; Aug. 14, Midsummer Magic; Aug. 21, Mad Science; Aug. 28, The Great Zucchini. All shows are from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. After spending a fun hour in the middle block of Canal Park, 200 M St. SE, head over to the dancing water fountains for a refreshing splash. capitolriverfront.org.

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Preschool Storytime at Northeast Library On Tuesdays at 10 a.m. (Registration Required) and 11 a.m. (No Registration), share the fun of reading with your children ages 3 to 5. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. These 30 to-40-minute programs are designed to promote language and listening skills, expand children’s imaginations and arouse their curiosity about the world around them. Northeast Library, 330 Seventh St. NE. dclibrary.org/northeast.

380 Girl Troop Forming at St. Peter’s St. Peter’s Church on Capitol Hill has chartered a Scouts BSA troop for girls. Girls between 11 and 17 can enjoy outdoor activities. Think about joining. Go camping, rafting and caving. Learn survival skills and first aid. Join high-adventure trips; while developing leadership skills that will last a lifetime. 380 Girl Troop meets Wednes-

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spirit and moves the heart. For ages 4 to 8. Discovery Theater is at the Smithsonian Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW. Tickets are $6 per child, $3 for under 2 and $8 for adults. discoverytheater.org.

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days, 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. in the church hall. Interested? Contact Julie Scofield at scoutmaster@ troop380.org.

Discovery Theater On June 26, 27 and 28; and July 2 and 3, 10:30 a.m. and noon, enjoy Kuumba Kids. Gather round the iconic tree of life for traditional, songs, stories and dances from “Iya” Bashea Imana and her talented troupe of Kuumba Kids. This high energy, interactive show features puppets, movement and motivational music that rouses the

The interactive, familyfriendly imagiNATIONS Activity Center in the American Indian Museum provides visitors up to age 10 with a multitude of unique learning experiences. Native peoples have always used the natural environment around them to meet their needs and today many of their innovations and inventions are part of daily life for millions worldwide. Visitors to the center can explore some of these ingenious adaptations through a variety of hands-on activities. Weave a giant basket to learn about various styles of basketry. Explore different modes of transportation such as snowshoes and skateboards. Sit inside a full-size Comanche tipi to learn about Comanche life and the buffalo; and discover the adaptability of Native architecture. Renovations to create an area specifically designed for infant and toddlers will begin in fall 2019. This new interactive space will introduce babies and tots to the Indigenous cultures and traditions of the Americas. In the meantime, visit Cradleboards and Crawlers, a pop-up room

Eagle Academy Public Charter School — Capitol Riverfront fosters character development and builds a strong foundation for all students in a nurturing learning environment for PreK3 – 3rd grade. Visit us today, learn about our programs and educational environment. Capitol Riverfront Campus • 1017 New Jersey Avenue SE • Washington, DC 20003 (202) 459-6825 • www.eagleacademypcs.org • @eagleacademypcs

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Watercolor Family Workshops On June 15 and June 16, 2 to 4 p.m., visit Whistler in Watercolor at the Freer/Sackler with teaching artist Lubna Zahid. Explore how painting in watercolor helps to look more closely at the world. Then, return to the studio to collaborate with family and friends. For ages 6 to 12 and adult companions. Free registration required. Email AsiaWorkshops@si.edu with name, session and number of registrants. freersackler.si.edu.

Kids Screech Hooded Towel Giveaway On June 23, 1:35 p.m., at the Nat’s vs. the Braves game, a Kids Screech Hooded Towel will be given to the first 10,000 fans, twelve and under. mlb. com/nationals.

Don’t Let the Pigeon Do Storytime! Join a Concert Hall Storytime like you’ve never experienced before, featuring TV, movies and standup performers. Presenting Mo Willems’s books as sketch comedy, these hilarious performers invite the audience to laugh, sing and draw along. This hysterical concert variety show is an expanded, fancydress version of the 2018 San Francisco Sketchfest! On stage at the Kennedy Center, July 13, at 1 and 6 p.m. Most enjoyed by age 5, up. $20 to $35. kennedy-center.org.

Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live Show Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live leads a breathtaking tour that begins in prehistoric Australia. Meet and interact with an eye-popping collection of larger-than-life dinosaurs presented in an entertaining and educational live theatrical performance. Brought to life by a team of skilled performers and puppeteers and designed with the help of professional paleontologists, Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live’s puppets are extraordinarily realistic. At the National Zoo Visitors’ Center through Aug. 31, daily (except Monday), at 10:30 a.m.; 1:30 p.m.; and 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for ages 13, up; $8 for kids; free for under two. nationalzoo.si.ed.

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A free, basic-skills workshop for boys and girls ages 7 to 11 will be offered on Saturdays in June, 10 a.m. to noon, at Kingsman basketball court, behind the baseball field and dog run in the 1300 block of D St. NE. Water and snacks are provided. The first session is June 1. No registration required, just show up. For more info, contact Andre Sullivan 301-642-7166.

Designed for a 6-year-old, this small and fanciful chapel features a pint-sized pipe organ, needlepoint kneelers with animals and flowers and images of the young Jesus teaching in the Temple. The intricately carved ceiling was lowered to allow younger visitors to appreciate the details. Take the kids on a scavenger hunt. Download the guide with clues for finding images in stained glass windows, wrought iron animals, tiny carvings and gargoyles at cathedral.org/visiting-children.

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Cameron Run Great Waves Waterpark The waterpark features speed slides, waterslides, an interactive splash pad and wading, a 17,500 square foot wave pool and picnic areas. Open weekends, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through June 19 and daily June 20 to Sept. 2. Great Waves Waterpark, 4001 Eisenhower

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Cinderella The elegance of 17th-century France, combining elaborate costumes of the Comédie-Française and Offenbach’s “Gaiety Parisian” to adorn the tale of the cinder girl who captures the heart of the handsome prince. The production was acclaimed at the 1997 National Puppet Festival and performed by invitation at the Center for Puppetry Arts, in Atlanta. $12. On stage at Glen Echo through June 23. Recommended for ages five, up. thepuppetco.org. Here’s the remainder of the season: Circus!, June 28 to Aug. 4; Three Billy Goats Gruff, Aug. 8 to Sept. 1.

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Apollo 11: IMAX From director Todd Douglas Miller comes a cinematic event 50 years in the making. Crafted from a newly discovered trove of 65mm footage and more than 11,000 hours of uncatalogued audio recordings, G-rated Apollo 11 takes us straight to the heart of NASA’s most celebrated mission; the one that first put men on the moon and forever made Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin into household names. Immersed in the perspectives of the astronauts, the team in Mission Control and the millions of spectators on the ground, we vividly experience those momentous days and hours in 1969 when humankind took a giant leap into the future. Shown daily at the National Air and Space Museum on the Mall. si.edu/imax/movie/apollo-11.

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From the moment his tall, red-andwhite-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that the cat in the hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he is certainly fun to play with. And he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. But what will mom find when she gets home...? On stage at Glen Echo, June 21 to Aug. 18. $20. All ages. adventuretheatre-mtc.org.

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Since the construction of the first permanent stage in 1969, generations have enjoyed free summer cultural events at the sylvan venue nestled two blocks off Route 50 in Arlington. Bring a picnic. Enjoy the arts at Lubber Run Amphitheater. Family performances are on Sundays at 11 a.m. Here’s the summer lineup: June 16, Mr. Knick Knack; June 30, Encore Stage and StudioA Sidewalk Stroll; July 7, Reptiles Alive; July 14, Rocnocerous. arts. arlingtonva.us/lubber-run.

Secrets of Egypt Family Day at National Geographic Secrets of Egypt Family Day is on Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at National Geographic Museum, 1145 17th St. NW. Embark on a virtual visit to the land of the Nile some 3,500 years ago, when the queens of the 18th and 19th Dynasties ruled over this storied empire. Check out the new multisensory exhibition, “Queens of Egypt.” Learn about the lives of seven incredible queens. Visit the “Sistine Chapel of ancient Egypt” and see more than 300 precious artifacts from every aspect of Egyptian women’s daily lives. Then try your hand at some handson activities, play Egyptian-themed games, see an Egyptian dance per-

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EARTHRISE While the world waits for the launch of Apollo 11 in 1969, three children of key NASA employees watch from different perspectives: a mathematician’s daughter, an astronaut’s son and an engineer’s daughter. By dreaming a collective dream of landing on the moon together, the kids learn to understand the historic mission and not fear it. Lauren Gunderson’s immersive, original play commemorates the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Using projections, songs and NASA footage, EARTHRISE captures the breathtaking feat of the first lunar landing. As the kids dream of voyaging to the moon and back, they discover how far “one small step” can propel them. On stage at the Kennedy Center, July 18 to Aug. 4. Most enjoyed by age 5, up. $20. kennedy-center.org.

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SCHOOL NOTES by Susan Braun Johnson Hobson as well as other schools from all around the Hill pinned on their numbers and took to the starting line in the spirit of competition and personal achievement. A great time was had by all as runners of all ages persevered through the hot weather and the long miles to emerge with big smiles, shiny medals, and great memories. The students, parents and administrators of the Cluster are proTop finishers from Peabody celebrate their success at the Capitol Hill Classic. foundly grateful to the entire Capitol Hill comCapitol Hill Cluster School munity for once again making this event a major 40th Annual Capitol Hill Classic success! Peabody is located at 425 C St. NE. WatOn a hot sunny day, hundreds of students from kins is located at 420 12th St. SE. Stuart-Hobson across the Capitol Hill Cluster School joined with is located at 410 E St. NE. Visit www.capitolhillthousands of runners from across the District and clusterschool.org to learn more. Follow on Facebeyond for the 40th annual Capitol Hill Classic book.com/CHCS.DC, twitter.com/CHCSPTA. – 10k, 3k and fun run. At the start of the 10k, the Sean O’Brien. DC City Council presented the Cluster students with a proclamation honoring this milestone anMaury Elementary niversary. Students from the Peabody Early ChildBike to School Day hood Campus, Watkins Elementary and Stuart May 8 was Bike to School Day across the District (and around the world). Maury families met in Lincoln Park for the largest rally in the city with CM Charles Allen as the emcee. At 8:30 a.m., the Maury contingent biked and scootered to school behind the Blue & White Marching Machine – the Eastern HS band. If they weren’t already “bright-eyed and bushy-tailed” before, those stirring sounds definitely got them going.

More Bees, Please Toni Burnham, an active DC beekeeper, has been working with third grade students to help them appreciate these important polMaury ES Cougars on Bike to School Day.

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linators. For those who like to eat, a debt of gratitude is owed to these tiny members of the community; as many favorite foods rely on their services. Fun fact: bees are the only animals that have hair on their eyes – the better to distribute the pollen. The kids have been making houses and seed-balls to create habitat for their winged friends, and decorating bee-boxes with educational information and bee-affirming messages. They’ll soon have an opportunity to learn the art of candle making, and harvest and sample honey.

Operation Grand This annual event designed to celebrate inter-generational relationships, took place on May 9. Students could invite a grandparent or other elder to spend some special after-hours time at Maury. The evening included a catered dinner and activities such as collaborative crafts, interview stations, yoga, and a photo booth. Maury Elementary, 1840 Constitution Ave, NE (temporary location on Eliot-

The Mighty Miner Bears’ Jr. DC Scores soccer team completed a successful first season.

Hine MS campus). Call 202-698-3838 or visit www.mauryelementary.com for more information. –Elizabeth Nelson.

Miner Elementary Kicking Off the Summer Miner’s brand new ECE playground was installed at the beginning of the 2018 – 2019 school year and is continuing to grow with help from The Anacostia Watershed Society. Alongside staff, students and families, representatives from the Anacostia Watershed Society installed a brand-new green space with plants, landscaping, and educational features. ECE students and teachers will continue to expand their classroom experiences to the outdoors and care for the garden space.

The Mighty Miner Bears The Mighty Miner Bears’ Jr. DC Scores soccer team completed a successful first season. The kindergarten through second grade students also participated in the annual Junior Scores Jamboree at Audio Field. The new program at Miner was a perfect complement to the older kids’

DC Scores Team, both of which expand student experiences beyond the field to include creative writing, arts enrichment, nutrition and servicelearning. Miner Elementary School is located at 601 15th St NE. For more information log on to www.minerelementary.org, www.facebook.com/ MinerDCPS, twitter.com/minerelementary and www.instagram.com/minerelementaryschool/ –Jen Barrie Miner.

School Within School @ Goding Partnering with Quebec Through the DCPS Embassy Adoption Program The fifth grade spent its final year at SWS in close cooperation with the Québec Government Office of Washington, learning about Québecois customs, language, history, and culture. Being assigned a Francophone country as its partner for the DCPS Embassy Adoption Program has been especially meaningful because the students take French as one of their specials. Throughout the school year connections to Canada and Québec have been incorporated into music, art, physi-

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cal education, and Foodpacked audience of felPrints classes. Led by low students, teachSWS French teacher Emers, families, and the ily Greif, diplomats from broader Tyler commuthe Québec Governnity. The film producment Office of Washingtion required a trementon visited several times dous effort over many this year, introducing the months on the part students to topics rangof Spanish Film Club ing from energy to hocklead and PK4 teacher ey. A trained opera singMs. Marta Jimenez, Mr. er from the Washington Souto, producer River Performing Arts visited a Finlay, Tyler teachers few times to help the stuand staff, David Thomdents learn the French as, and the Miracle version of “Hallelujah” Theatre. The talented by Leonard Cohen (a naand hardworking stutive Québecois) and the dents themselves pracQuébec anthem “Gens ticed collaboration, du Pays.” The project showed off their acting culminated with the class chops, developed their visiting the Canadian Spanish proficiency, Embassy on May 17 for and learned about filmtheir Capstone Presentamaking – all experiencTyler’s Spanish Film Club at the premier of their tion in front of the Quées that will stay with movie, Fuera de Este Mundo. becois diplomats. They them for years to come. beautifully performed the songs, earning praise for Felicidades a todos! their French. And they presented the embassy with John Tyler Elementary is located at 1001 a gift of a small piece of art made by each student. G ST SE. to learn more visit www.tylerelemenThe final event will be attending the Mini United tary.net/Twitter: @TyNations event at the Ronald Reagan International lerTigersDC and www. Trade Center on May 31st. Six delegates from the instagram.com/john_tyfifth grade represent SWS and Québec. ler_elementary/ –Beth School Within School is located at 920 F St Daniel Ibish. NE. Call them at 202- 727-7377 or log on to www. schoolwithinschool.org. Eliot-Hine

Tyler Elementary School Fuera de Este Mundo On April 25, the Tyler Elementary Spanish Film Club held the world premiere of its 2018-2019 production, Fuera de Este Mundo (Out of This World), at the Miracle Theatre on 8th St. SE. This original short film, written and directed by filmmaker and Tyler parent Antonio Fraguas Souto, tells the story of children from very different places who encounter each other and come to realize that their distinctions make them stronger together. Tyler’s student actors, from second to fifth grade and dressed to the nines, arrived at the premiere via limo van and proudly walked a red carpet to enthusiastic cheers and photo flashes. Fuera de Este Mundo was enjoyed by a

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ous community sponsors. The school was able to raise thousands of dollars through a silent auction. At last month’s PTO and ESSA Community Engagement meeting, Eliot-Hine announced the focus areas for its Comprehensive School support as well as the specific targeted resources the school will receive starting immediately and into the 19-20 school year. Supports include: Staff and training to fully implement the school’s International Baccalaureate Program, partnership with Turnaround for Children and additional staff support to improve the learning environment and connected schools’ designation with a manager to provide services to meet the community’s needs. The school is excited about the identified resources and the possibilities they bring for the work being done next year. Eliot-Hine Middle School is located at 1830 Constitution Ave., NE. Phone 202.939.5380 @EliotHine https://www.facebook.com/EliotHineMS/ –Amy Weedon.

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On May 9, Eliot-Hine brought together its feeder schools for a community event. Staff, parents and students from Eliot-Hine, Maury, Miner, Payne and SWS at Goding played each other in 5-on-5 basketball games at Eastern Senior High School. In between sets the crowd was entertained by cheerleaders from the various schools. Entry to the event was free thanks to gener-

Miner basketball players and cheerleaders at Basketball Fever, an event sponsored by Eliot-Hine for its feeder schools and hosted by Eastern High School.

Mayor Bowser and Chancellor Ferebee at Eastern in a closed-door feedback session with students.

teaching through a lens of students mastering each lesson at the student’s own pace. https://m.youtube.com/ watch?feature=youtu.be&v=zrR-KIoggf4

Mayor and Chancellor at Eastern Temitayo Adeola, Aniyah Cox, and Jermisha Hinton sat in a closed-door session with Mayor Bowser and Chancellor Ferebee at Eastern, who were there to launch the newly-released “Guide to Graduation, College, and Career” student-specific snapshot. The students were asked about their plans for the future, and how this visual guide will help them keep on track.

JROTC Leadership Eastern’s Color Guard recently supported the annual Eastern Alumni 50+ Luncheon in College Park, MD. Later that evening, the cadets were invited to the annual Scottish Rites Award Ceremony in NW DC, and put on an exhibition performance that received numerous accolades and three cadets (Imani Cureton, Leah Tillman, and Kimone Feeling) received awards for

excellence in leadership and patriotism.

Visit from D’Angelo Rapper and community activist Mike D’Angelo, the uncle of 10-year-old Mikyah Wilson who was shot and killed by a stray bullet last July, visited the class of P.E. teacher Alex Clark. D’Angelo talked to students about how to overcome violence in their community, encouraged them to share their stories (many did), and discussed the things they could be doing to reach their dreams and goals. Eastern Senior High School is located at 1700 East Capitol St, NE. To learn more call 202- 698-4500, visit easternhighschooldc.org, and follow @EasternHS and FB easternhighschool. –Heather Schoell

Capitol Hill Day School Wrapping Up a Wonderful Year The school calendar is winding down, but Capitol Hill Day School students are gearing up for year-end activities. First-graders are advising Kindergar-

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teners on what to expect next year. Over two days, fourth-graders immersed themselves in the “Immigrant Experience” in NYC, visiting Ellis Island, Trinity Church Wall Street, The Eldridge Street Synagogue Museum, Lower East Side, and the Tenement Museum. They also ate well, enjoying dinner at Lombardi’s (America’s first pizzeria), and lunch at Katz’s Deli. Sixth-graders presented Beauty and the Beast, Jr. at the Atlas Theater for Performing Arts, supported by seventh and eighth-graders who received oneon-one training by professional theater technicians with extensive experience in stage management, light board and sound operation, crew management, and theater/crew etiquette. CHDS seventh-graders presented their Year End Projects (YEPs), which includes a research paper and a civic engagement project with a service component. Students selected topics, developed three essential questions and a thesis statement, and conducted research that included an interview with a relevant expert. This year’s YEPs combined environmental and social justice concerns: the relationship between wealth and river pollution in DC, the effect of the urban tree canopy on air pollution, impact of rising food costs on food insecurity in DC, how food insecurity affects children’s school success, access to sports for various populations, and more. And eighth-graders are preparing for graduation and moving on to 12 different high schools in the fall, including Burke, Field, Gonzaga, Maret, National Cathedral School, St. John’s, St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes, School Without Walls, and Sidwell. Capitol Hill Day School is located at 210 South Carolina Ave, SE. For more information, visit www.chds.org –Jane Angarola

Friends Community School FCS Celebrates Graduates and Outgoing & Incoming School Heads Friends Community School ended the year graduating 27 eighth-graders, saying goodbye to its longtime Head of

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School and welcoming a new head. Larry Clements, who has led the school for 11 years, will retire at the end of this month. During his tenure, the school grew from 180 to 240 students, the school building was expanded and the faculty and curriculum were strengthened. The school selected Angela Garcia as its next Head of School starting July 1. Garcia is the Assistant Head of the Fessenden School in Newton, MA. Prior to Fessenden, Garcia spent 14 years in the Washington area. She was the first Head of the Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys, a tuition-free Episcopal school. She also worked at the Center for Inspired Teaching and as the Lower School Head at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School. She has a strong educational background, with an Angela Garcia will lead Friends Community undergraduate degree School after Larry Clements’ retirement at the end of June. from Brown Universi-

St. Peter School students display their awards after taking the National Latin Exam .

ty and a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania. All of the school’s eighth-graders were admitted to their first or second high school choice. They will attend a variety of public magnet, religious and independent schools including Sandy Spring Friends School, St. Anselm’s Abbey School, Duke Ellington School for the Arts, Elizabeth Seton High School and DeMatha Catholic High School. Friends Community School is a small progressive, Quaker kindergarten to eighth grade school located in College Park, MD, that educates children of all beliefs. It has a student-teacher ratio of 8:1 and an average class size of 12 in kindergarten and about 15 in other grades. More than 35 students from Capitol Hill go to Friends. 5901 Westchester Park Drive, College Park, MD. To learn more visit www.friendscommunityschool.org. –Eric Rosenthal.

St. Peter School Students Excel on National Latin Exam This year, over 139,000 students from all fifty states, D.C. and 20 foreign countries took the National Latin Exam, in which twenty St. Peter School students received an award! In seventh grade there were nine Certificates of Achievement and eight

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Purple Ribbons with Outstanding Achievement Certificates. In eighth grade there were two Magna Cum Laude awards and one Gold Medal, Summa Cum Laude award! Ms. Mills worked tirelessly to prepare the students and is very proud of the students’ dedication and hard work!

Haitian Heritage Month In addition to celebrating Labor and Agriculture Day, Flower Day, Teacher Day and University Day, May holds significance in Haitian history and culture in myriads of other ways, and there is much to honor and revere in Haiti’s rich and robust history and culture. To honor Haitian Heritage Month at St. Peter School, vibrant author and storyteller Frantz Derenoncourt Jr. visited students and shared his incredible presence with Haitian stories and his books, including his newest book, Boukman and Cecile Faitman: Black Revolution.

Student Family Field Day and BBQ After another successful year of working hard, the brightly colored student families took to the St. Peter School playgrounds and the green grass of Providence Park to rival against each other in games of skill, strength, stamina, creativity, and athleticism. Festivities continued during the parent-prepared BBQ, and much awaited eighth grade faculty basketball game. The opportunity to come together as community of faculty, staff, students and parents helped strengthen one of the school’s cornerstone traditions and manifest the value of family. St. Peter School is located at 422 Third St, SE. Call 202-544-1618, email: info@stpeterschooldc. org or visit www.stpeterschooldc.org for more information. –Tony Militello.

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Metro Station. Tree planting will help to manage stormwater and filter surface water before it goes into the Anacostia River. Teaming up with other schools, Richard Wright Interact recently worked to create a community garden for a local elementary school. Participating in Rotary Interact is a great way to meet new people, develop great bonds and help our community through innovative programs and collaborative problem solving. Richard Wright is grateful for the support of Rotary DC and Rotary International. Moving forward we aim to have more projects and more members. RWPCS is located at 770 M. St. S.E. Follow them: Fb:richardwright, Twitter: @rwpcsroxie, Instagram: @richardwrightpcs. –Amora Campbell. Editor’s Note: There will be no School Notes for July &

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