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IN THIS ISSUE FEBRUARY 2019

S P R I N G ARTS & DINING

S P E C I A L 30 Spring Arts Events by Kathleen Donner

38 At The Movies by Mike Canning

40 Dining Notes by Celeste McCall

Profile: Frank Robinson of the Hill Center

42 The Wine Girl

CHV Gala Goes To The Moon

by Elyse Genderson

by Karen Stuck

44 Art and The City

by Stephanie Deutsch

by Jim Magner

46 Literary Hill

by Karen Lyon

48 Poetic Hill by Karen Lyon

50 The Jazz Project by Jean Keith Fagon

CALENDAR

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Hill Gardener:The Gift of Flowers by Rindy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien

District Combatives: A Holistic Approach to Self Defense by Pattie Cinelli

Bulletin Board by Kathleen Donner

The Numbers: From Principals to Pencils: How DC School Budget Is Set and How You Can Get Involved by Ed Lazere

A Marshall Plan for Trauma: Between Academic Success and Failure Part 3 by Jonetta Rose Barras

Profile: Frank Robinson of the Hill Center by Stephanie Deutsch

In Memorium: Margaret Hollister by Neal Gregory

CHV Gala Goes to the Moon by Karen Stuck

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

Eastern Market Report by Peter J. Waldron

homes and gardens 81

Hill Gardener: The Gift of Flowers by Rindy O’Brien

Dear Garden Problem Lady by Wendy Blair

Changing Hands by Don Denton

family life 91

District Combatives: A Holistic Approach to Self Defense by Pattie Cinelli

94 Notebook by Kathleen Donner 98

School Notes by Susan Braun Johnson

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WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY Free Walking-with-Washington Tour. Feb. 3, 10 and 17; 2 to 4 PM. There are over 140 places in Alexandria that are associated with George Washington. Reservations not required. Tour begins at Alexandria Visitor Center, 221 King St., Alexandria, VA. washingtonbirthday.com. Washington’s Birthday at Mount Vernon. Free admission on Feb. 18. The schedule is: 10 AM, Presidential Tribute at the Tomb; 10:30 AM, Official Observance Ceremony of George Washington’s Birthday; 11:15 AM, Military and Music Demonstrations; 1 PM, Musical Salute to the First President; 3 PM, Tribute at the Tomb. mountvernon.org.

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George Washington Birthday Parade. Feb. 18, 1 to 3 PM. The nation’s largest George Washington Birthday parade marches one mile through the streets of Old Town Alexandria. washingtonbirthday.net.

Take an Intimate, Guided Tour of Ford’s Theatre. Select Sundays at 5 PM. Stops include: the balcony and orchestra levels of the theatre, entrance to the President’s Box where Booth waited to shoot the president, the stage, the back alley which served as Booth’s escape route. Tours are limited to 20 and led by a Ford’s Theatre guide. $28. One hour. Recommended for ages 8, older. fords.org.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Church, Independence and Fourth Street SE, and the group “Not What You Think” unite for a concert covering “Songs of Love” from the movies followed by a curated wine tasting and food pairings. Proceeds benefit Capitol Hill Group Ministry homeless and nutrition programs. Childcare with games and pizza included. Tickets are at capitolhillpreschurch.org.

Chocolate Festival at the American Indian Museum. Feb. 9 and 10, 10:30 AM to 5 PM. Enjoy tastings, cooking demonstrations and hands-on activities while listening to songs played on a traditional wooden harp. americanindian.si.edu.

Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival. Feb. 21 to March 3. Featuring Movement, Parties, Sound, Stories and Family Entertainment. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org.

Valentine’s Concert & Sparkling Wine Tasting. Feb. 9, 6 to 8 PM. Capitol Hill Presbyterian

Mardi Gras at The Wharf. March 2, 6 to 8 PM. Wharf Street, District Pier. wharfdc.com.

A Conversation with US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor at the Library of Congress. Feb. 14, 3:30 PM, in the Coolidge Auditorium in the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. SE. Copies of Sotomayor’s books will be available for purchase prior to the event. Free tickets are required at eventbrite.com. The Oscars at the Archives. Feb. 20 to 24. The 15th annual Academy Award-Nominated Documentaries and Short Subjects Showcase is one of the Archives’ most popular events. When you become a member of the National Archives Foundation at archivesfoundation. org/membership, you’ll receive advance notice of each film screening and priority registration before the general public. DC Shorts & Sweet Mini Film Festival. (two days, four showcases, 30 relationships) Feb. 15, 7 PM, This Is Love; 9 PM. Love Hurts. Feb. 16, 8 PM. Love Lies Bleeding; 10 PM, No Love Lost. General admission is $15 per showcase; $45 for all four showcases. The Miracle Theatre, 535 Eighth St. SE. Complete schedule is at sweets.dcshorts.com.

MUSIC Music at Union Stage. Feb. 2, El Ten Eleven; Feb. 4, Cody Ko & Noel Miller: Tiny Meat Gang Live; Feb. 5, RKCB & Shoffy-See For Yourself Tour; Feb. 7, David GaribaldiArt Life Tour; Feb. 8, Bryce Vine; Feb. 9, David August; Feb. 10, Taylor Carson; Feb. 12, YNW Melly We All Shine Tour; Feb. 14, Free Bluegrass Valentine’s Day Tap Takeover with Aslin Beer Feat. Split String Soup + Hollertown; Feb. 15 and 16, Thursday; Feb. 17, Deerhoof; Feb. 18, Robert Delong; Feb. 19, Cuban Concert Series; Feb. 20, MNEK; Feb. 22, Rachael & Vilray and White Ford Bronco; Feb. 23, Meg Mac: Give Me My Name Back Tour 2019; Feb. 24, Adeline; March 1, Nina Nesbitt; March 2, The Beths + Bad Hats; March 4, Cass McCombs; March 5, Cold Cave; March 6, The Black Queen; March 7, Gavin

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Music at Pearl Street Warehouse. Feb. 2, La Unica; Feb. 8, Free Show with Welles; Feb. 9, Flashband; Feb. 12, Elise Davis; Feb. 13, Sarah Shook & the Disarmers; Feb. 14 and March 7, Wil Gravatt; Feb. 15, Free Blues & Soul Night; Feb. 22, Danny Burns; Feb. 23, Goose Surprise Attack; Feb. 24, Southwest Soul Sessions; Feb. 28, Rockabilly Night; March 3, Danielle Nichol Band; March 5, Mardi Gras Celebration at the Wharf-The Crawdaddies. Pearl Street Warehouse, 33 Pearl St. SW, pearlstreetwarehouse.com.

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Music at The Anthem. Feb. 2, Greensky Bluegrass; Feb. 8, DriveBy Truckers; Feb. 9, Old Dominion; Feb. 14, Beirut; Feb. 15, Interpol; Feb. 21, James Blake; Feb. 22, Dillon Francis X Alison WonderlandLost My Mind Tour; Feb. 23, Brothers Osborne; March 8, James Bay; March 9, Robyn. The Anthem, 901 Wharf St. SW. theanthemdc.com.

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Music at City Winery. Feb. 2, Algebra Blessett; Feb. 4, Hudson Taylor; Feb. 7, Colin Blunstone; Feb. 8, Michael Henderson Valentine Love Concert; Feb. 9, Drivin N Cryin; Feb. 10, Tony Craddock, Jr. & Cold Front; Feb. 12 and 13, Steve Earle’s Annual Winter Residency W/ Shannon McNally; Feb. 14, An Evening With Andy McKee and RC & The Gritz; Feb. 15, Michael Glabicki and Rachael Yamagata; Feb. 16, Rahsaan Patterson and Nicolay & The Hot At Nights; Feb. 17, Tim Bowman; Feb. 19, Noam Pikelny & Stuart Duncan; Feb. 20, Men At Large, The Rude Boys; Feb. 21, Charlie Mars; Feb. 22, Rhett Miller Acoustic; Feb. 23, Procol Harum; Feb. 24, Ms. Anita Wilson; Feb. 25, OSOG; Feb. 26, Son Little; Feb. 27 and 28, Marc Roberge Of O.A.R.; Feb. 28, C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band. City Winery, 1350 Okie St. NE. citywinery.com/washingtondc.

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In anticipation of the 62nd anniversary of the Mothers Day House and Garden Tour (May 11 & 12), the Capitol Hill Restoration Society is sponsoring a photo contest –

Nell Gwynn at the Folger. Through March 10. A lowly orange-seller from the streets of Drury Lane employs her charm and wits to become the darling of the Restoration stage. Folger Shakespeare Theatre, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu.

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nist Alessio Bax; Feb. 17, cellist Alban Gerhardt and pianist Cecile Licad; Feb. 24, guitarist Ana Vidovi�; March 3, The Chiaroscuro Quartet and forte pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout; March 10, Boreal Trio. Reservations are recommended. Online reservations are available until 12 hours before each concert. Tickets are $45; $25 for members; $20 students with ID, and $5 for ages eight to 18. Museum admission is included. The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org. If you think your home should be on the tour, give us a shout. Or suggest a neighbor’s home or garden. Visit www.chrs.org to learn more. Email info@chrs.org or call 543-0425.

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priced meals offered. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org. Music at Rock and Roll Hotel. Feb. 5, The Band Camino; Feb. 8, Blaqstarr & Josh Stokes; Feb. 16, Ultimate 80s Prom; Feb. 18, Empress of; Feb. 22, Mija; Feb. 28, Vundabar; March 13, Mother. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. rockandrollhoteldc.com. Jazz Night in Southwest. Every Friday, 6 to 9 PM. Feb. 8, A Night at Utopia; Feb. 15, Marshall Keys Soulful Path; Feb. 22, “Tribute to Dad”. $5 cover. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org.

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Music at Mr. Henry’s. Friday Night Jazz: Feb. 8, The Kevin Cordt Quartet; Feb. 15, The Capital Jazz Experience; Feb. 22, Aaron L. Myers, II. Saturday Night Showcase: Feb. 9, Eddie Anderson; Feb. 16, Julia Nixon; Feb. 23, The Arch Thompson Jazz Quartet. Thursday Night Bluegrass: Feb. 7, Clara Delfina; Feb. 14, Only Lonesome; Feb. 21, Hollertown; Feb. 28, Moose Jaw and By & By. Capitol Hill Jazz Jam every Wednesday. Shows run 8 to 11 PM; doors open at 6 PM; no cover; two items per person minimum. Henry’s Upstairs, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. mrhenrysdc.com. Music at Corner Store. Feb. 9, 5 to 7 PM. Entre Nous “just between the two of us” is a jazz duo of longtime friends Matt Rinker on guitar and Jeanette du Bois on vocals. Feb. 24, 4 to 6 PM. Toot Sweet-Meet the Flute Family with Nan Raphael. Nan is a guest soloist nationwide, recording artist with the Washington Winds and piccoloist with the International Flute Orchestra, In Series Opera Company and Capitol City Symphony. Corner Store Arts, 900 South Carolina Ave. SE. cornerstorearts.org.

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Benefit Concert and Reception at St. Mark’s. Feb. 9, 7:30 PM. The Capitol Hill Second Strings Ensemble has donated a benefit performance of “Strings for a Winter Evening” in support of the Good Neighbors work with Afghan refugees. $20. Reserve a ticket at goodneighborscapitolhill.org. Pay at the door with check, cash or credit card. St. Mark’s, 301 A St. SE.

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Sam Prather Valentine’s Day Concert at Hill Center. Feb. 14, 7 PM. Hill Center welcomes Sam Prather on Valentine’s Day as part of their Street Scenes concert series, focused on new music composed by emerging DC jazz artists. $18 in advance; $20 day-of. hillcenterdc.org. Music at Miracle Theater. Feb. 22, Union Stage Presents: Rachel & Vilray with Taylor Ashton. Miracle Theater, 535 Eighth St. SE. themiracletheatre.com.

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2019 National Cathedral Sacred Music Festival. Feb. 23, 8 PM and Feb. 24, 2 PM. Join the Washington National Cathedral as they celebrate the beauty, breadth and power of liturgical music. Ticketed event. cathedral.org.

THEATER AND FILM The Baltimore Waltz. Through Feb. 9. Paula Vogelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fantastical farce traces the European odyssey of sister and brother, Anna and Carl, in search of romance and a cure for her terminal illness, the fictitious ATD (Acquired Toilet Disease). keegantheatre.com. Visions of Love. Through Feb. 10. An original adaptation of Charlie Chaplinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1931 film City Lights. Dance Loft on 14, 4618 14th St. NW. pointlesstheatre.com. Gulf View Drive. Through Feb. 10. Gulf View Drive explores the lives of Raleigh and May Brummett, who met by chance during World War II, married in haste and faced the challenges of finding their own way. The Undercroft Theatre of Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church, 900 Massachusetts Ave. NW. stageguild.org. Submission. Through Feb. 10. This play imagines a scenario where a Muslim political party, embracing Islamist and patriarchal values, manages to win the 2022 France presidential election with support of the Socialist Party. The Atlas, 1333 H St. NE. AtlasArts.org.

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Jeffrey. Through Feb. 10. This Obie Award-winning romantic comedy by acclaimed writer Paul Rudnick follows a gay actor and waiter, who has just given up trying to find love in the treacherous HIV/AIDS landscape of 1990s New York when he meets the man of his dreams. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. dcartscenter.org. Admissions. Through Feb. 17. Bill and Sherri are the white, progres-

sive-and-proud headmaster and dean of admissions at Hillcrest, a mid-tier New Hampshire boarding school. Over the last fifteen years, they have worked tirelessly to diversify the school’s mostly white population. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. studiotheatre.org. Twelve Angry Men. Through Feb. 17. Behind closed doors, tensions run high as a lone juror argues the innocence of a teenager accused of murder. 12 jurors from all strata of society revisit the evidence, debate the issue of reasonable doubt and confront each other’s personal biases. Ford’s Theatre, 511 10th St. NW. fords.org. Shame. Through Feb. 17. A blistering documentary portrait of the challenges facing Israelis and Palestinians who decide to work together against formidable opposition. The Atlas, 1333 H St. NE. mosaictheater.org. Kleptocracy. Through Feb. 24. Inspired by the power struggle between the richest of the Oligarchs and an ambitious Vladimir Putin after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the play explores US-Russia relations then and now. arenastage.org. Ain’t Misbehaving. Through March 10. Step into Harlem for a swinging, dancing celebration of big band and the songs of Thomas “Fats” Waller. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Shirlington, VA. sigtheatre.org. BLKS. Feb. 4 to March 3. After a bad health scare, Octavia decides to put off her troubles and blow off some serious steam with her friends June and Imani. Woolly Mammoth, 641 D St. NW. woollymammoth.net. The Old Man, the Youth and the Sea. Feb. 7 to March 3. Forced into exile for political reasons, Spain’s renowned philosopher Miguel de Unamuno, confronts a young fisherman, a general and a journalist about their beliefs regarding freedom, reason and faith, while planning his escape from the island of

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7:30 PM, Antigone; Feb. 9, 7:30 PM, Tragedy Averted; Feb. 10, 2 PM, Hercules in Russia; Feb. 14, 7:30 PM, Hey Darcy! A Bromantic Comedy; Feb. 15, 7:30 PM, Three Suitcases; Feb. 16, 7:30 PM, Adoration of Dora; Feb. 17, 2 PM; Feb. 22 and 23, 7:30 PM and Feb. 24, 2 PM, A Two Woman Hamlet. Advance reservations at avantbard.org/ tickets recommended. Performances are at Gunston Arts Center, Theatre Two, 2700 South Lang St., Arlington, VA. avantbard.org. Gay Men’s Chorus’s Working. Feb. 9 and 10. Working looks at the working lives of everyday people revealing their hopes and dreams, performed for the

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SIGN UP FOR YOUR FREE SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP TODAY! first time with non-traditional gender roles. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. gmcw.org. Among the Dead. Feb. 14 to March 10. The play is a dark comedy about a family broken apart by betrayed promises, and finding each other through the unlikely intercession of canned SPAM, a wartime journal and Jesus. The Universalist National Memorial Church, 1810 16th St. NW. spookyaction.org. Play In A Day. Feb. 23, 8 PM. Six professional area theatre companies will write, direct, rehearse and perform original plays based on similar themes in only 24 hours. Participating companies are Adventure Theatre MTC (Glen Echo, MD); Flying V (Bethesda, MD); Happenstance Theater (Rockville, MD); Imagination Stage (Bethesda, MD); The Keegan Theatre (DC) and Rorschach Theatre (DC). $15. Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD. bethesda.org. Vanity Fair. Feb. 26 to March 31. Vanity Fair follows the lives of Becky Sharp, a woman of humble means, and her gentle friend Amelia Sedley, a woman from privilege, who forge a deep friendship as their fortunes intersect. Lansburgh Theatre, 450 Seventh St. NW. shakespearetheatre.org. Miracle Theater. Movies shown Fridays, 4 PM, 7 PM, and 10 PM; Saturday, 8 PM and 10:30 PM; Sundays, 4 PM and 7 PM. Movies before 6 PM are $6. Movies 6 PM and after are $8; $6 for children, students, military and seniors. Advance schedule not possible here. Sign up for what’s playing at themiracletheatre.com. Miracle Theater, 535 Eighth St. SE.

For existing and inspiring District businesses, the Small Business Resource Center is here for you! Learn the Process of Starting a Business at the DC Public Library Date: Monday, February 4, 2019 Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Location: Georgetown Neighborhood Library 3260 R Street NW Washington, DC 20007 To Register: dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/46341

Franchising 101 Date: Monday, February 11, 2019 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs 1100 4th Street SW, 3rd Floor, Room E-300 Washington, DC 20024 To Register: dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/46419

Senior Entrepreneurship Program Date: Thursday, February 7, 2019 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Hattie Holmes Senior Center 324 Kennedy Street NW Washington, DC 20011 To Register: dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/46521

Navigating Government Contracting with DCPTAC Date: Thursday, February 21, 2019 Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am Location: Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs 1100 4th Street SW, 3rd Floor, Room E-300 Washington, DC 20024 To Register: dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/46839

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LITERARY EVENTS, TALKS AND NEWS The Life of a Poet: A Conversation with Ron Charles and Ross Gay at Hill Center. Feb. 6, 7 PM. The Life of a Poet series of-

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fers a rare opportunity to consider a writer’s entire career and explore the major events that have shaped their work. Free. Book signing follows. hillcenterdc.org. Friends of SE Library Book Sale. Feb. 9, 10 AM to 3 PM. Most books are $1. Southeast Library, 403 Seventh St. SE. dclibrary.org/southeast. Tee Marie Hanible: The Warrior Code: 11 Principles to Unleash the Badass Inside of You. Feb. 25, 7 PM. Politics and Prose at The Wharf, 70 District Sq. SW. politics-prose.com. Raghuram Rajan: The Third Pillar: How Markets and the State Leave the Community Behind. Feb. 27, 7 PM. Politics and Prose at The Wharf, 70 District Sq. SW. politics-prose.com.

Oslo, April 24 – May 19, 2019 by Round House Theatre performed at Lansburgh Theatre. In 1993, unbeknownst to the rest of the world, an audacious husband-and-wife team of Norwegian bureaucrats assembled a motley band of would-be diplomats from the Middle East to attempt the unimaginable: negotiate peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Operating only through back-channels—in secrecy, and without any official bargaining power—the group struggles to find middle ground as political tensions reach a fever pitch. But at the heart of diplomacy lies empathy, and these peacemakers must rely on the strength of the surprising personal bonds they have forged if they want to succeed. Artistic Director Ryan Rilette helms this thrilling nail biter, based on true events surrounding the Oslo Peace Accords, that swept the 2016-2017 awards season. www.roundhousetheatre.org

Storytelling: A Workshop Series in Creative Nonfiction at Hill Center. Saturdays, Feb. 16 to March 2, 1 to 5 PM. Students will read short examples of the genre, discuss the elements of writing that make for evocative and meaningful nonfiction and learn about writing and publishing strategies. $175. hillcenterdc.org. Apply for LOC Literacy Awards. Applications will be accepted for the 2019 Library of Congress Literacy Awards through March 8. The awards encourage the continuing development of innovative methods for promoting literacy and the wide dissemination of the most effective practices. They are intended to draw public attention to the importance of literacy and the need to promote literacy and encourage reading. The application rules and a downloadable application form may be accessed at read.gov/literacyawards.

ART FOR ART’S SAKE Capital Fringe “Calling All Artists.” All artists are invited to join Capital Fringe at one or all of their community town halls. They want to hear from artists as they develop programs and services that will fill the Logan Fringe Arts Space in the years ahead. The music town hall is Feb. 16, 3 to 5 PM; the theatre town hall is March 11, 7 to 9 PM; and the culinary arts town hall is March 30, 3 to 5 PM. All town halls are held at the Logan Fringe Arts Space, 1358 Florida Ave. NE. RSVP because space is limited. capitalfringe.org. SCULPTURE NOW 2019. Through March 9, weekdays,10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Presented by Washington Sculptors Group and Brentwood Arts Exchange. Begun in 1987, the Sculpture Now series provides an annual snapshot of

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Gregory Linnington, Erin Weaver, Maboud Ebrahimzadeh, Ahmad Kamal, Alexander Strain, and Cody Nickell in Oslo by Nicholas Griner and Kaley Etzkorn.

up-to-the-moment works by artists in the mid-Atlantic region. Brentwood Arts Exchange, 3901 Rhode Island Ave., Brentwood MD. arts.pgparks.com. Everything in Existence by fuse*. Everything in Existence is the first North American solo exhibition for Italian artistic studio fuse. Exhibition will be on view at ARTECHOUSE, 1238 Maryland Ave. SW, through March 10. ARTECHOUSE is an innovative art space dedicated to showcasing experiential and technology driven works by artists who are forerunners of the new age in the arts and technology. artechouse.com.

HISTORY IN OUR MIDST History at the Capitol Visitors Center. On Wednesdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 10 a.m., take a moment to learn about the road to the 15th Amendment and early African American Congressional leaders. Objects and images related to the Reconstruction period will be highlighted. Meet at the entrance of Exhibition Hall. No passes needed. On Fridays, Feb. 8, 15 and 22 at 1:30 p.m., in recognition of African American History month, watch rare footage of the 1963 March on Washington and learn about this major American event. visitthecapitol.gov.

Historic Alexandria Open Houses. Feb. 18, 10 AM to 4 PM. Free admission to Friendship Firehouse Museum, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum and The Lyceum: Alexandria’s History Museum. washingtonbirthday.com. Photographs of the Underground Railroad by Jeanine Michna-Bales. March 2 to May 12. After researching the subject for more than a decade, Michna-Bales captured various sites that freedom-seekers traveled along the Underground Railroad. The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org.

SPORTS & FITNESS Cupid’s Undie Run. Feb. 9, noon to 4 PM. Check-in and party, noon to 2 PM at Penn Social, 801 E St. NW. Run in underwear at 2 PM then return for the afterparty. Start a team and start fundraising to earn open bar, undies and more or run solo. Registration is $50 at the door. Read more and register at cupids.org/city/washington-dc.

MARKETS & SALES Eastern Market. Daily except Mondays and important holidays. Weekdays, 7 AM to 7 PM; Saturdays, 7 AM to 6 PM; Sundays, 9 AM to 5 PM. Flea market and arts and crafts market open weekends, 9 AM to 6 PM. Eastern Market is Washington’s last continually operated “old world” market. 200 and 300 blocks of Seventh Street SE. easternmarket-dc.org. Union Market. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays, 8 AM to 8 PM; Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 8 AM to 10 PM. Union Market is an artisanal, curated, food market featuring over 40 local vendors. 1309 Fifth St. NE. unionmarketdc.com. Have an item for the Calendar? Email the info to calendar@ hillrag.com. u

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Zilia Sanchez’s Soy Isla at the Phillips From Feb. 16 to May 19, The Phillips Collection presents the first museum retrospective of Cuban artist Zilia Sánchez (b. 1926, Havana). This exhibition examines the artist’s prolific yet largely unknown career that spans almost 70 years, featuring more than 60 works including paintings, works on paper, shaped canvases and sculptural pieces, alongside illustrations, design sketches and ephemera. The exhibition traces Sánchez’s artistic journey from her early days in Cuba to her extended visits to Europe and residence in New York, and finally her move to Puerto Rico, where she now lives and works. Admission for adults is $12; students and seniors, $10; visitors 18 and under, always free. The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org. 30 H HILLRAG.COM

The Washington Ballet presents Three World Premieres at the Sidney Harman Hall from April 3 to 7. New, never-before-seen works by former San Francisco Ballet soloist Dana Genshaft, American Ballet Theatre star Ethan Steifel and the extraordinary Trey McIntyre will debut in a program that reaffirms the company’s commitment to the power of dtance and original masterworks. Performances are April 3, 4 , 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. and April 6 and 7 at 1:30 p.m. at Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. Tickets are $29 to $122. washingtonballet.org. The Washington Ballet’s EunWon Lee and Rolando Sarabia in rehearsal. Photo: Victoria Pickering, IGDC

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Queens of Egypt at National Geographic This multisensory exhibition transports visitors 3,500 years, to the 18th and 19th Dynasties of ancient Egypt. Get to know such legendary queens as Nefertari, Nefertiti, Hatshepsut and Cleopatra VII. See more than 300 prestigious objects, including monumental statues, sparkling jewelry and impressive sarcophagi. Take a 3-D tour of one of the most well-preserved tombs in the Valley of the Queens. Admission for adults is $15; seniors, students and military, $12; kids 5 to 12, $10; under five, free. Queens of Egypt is on exhibition at National Geographic, 1145 17th St. NW, from March 1 to Sept. 2, daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. nationalgeographic.org. The goddess Mut Limestone, Unknown provenance New Kingdom, 18th–20th Dynasties (1539–1076 BC) © Museo Egizio, Turin

Mosaic’s Native Son Richard Wright’s iconic novel about oppression, freedom, and justice comes to life on stage in this ground-breaking adaptation. Suffocating in rat-infested poverty on the South Side of Chicago in the 1930s, 20-year-old Bigger Thomas struggles to find a place for himself in a world whose prejudice has shut him out. After taking a job in a wealthy white man’s house, Bigger unwittingly unleashes a series of events that violently and irrevocably seal his fate. Adapted with theatrical ingenuity by Chicago’s own Nambi E. Kelley, the production captures the power of Richard Wright’s novel for a whole new generation. On stage at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE, March 27 to April 28. mosaictheater.org.

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Graham Nash at Wolf Trap Attention Boomers, Graham Nash performs “An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories” at the Barns at Wolf Trap on March 25, 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. Legendary singer-songwriter and founding member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and The Hollies, Nash is a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Grammy Award winner, New York Times bestselling author and an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.). With many Billboard-charting songs like “Teach Your Children” and “Chicago,” catch your favorite Nash tunes and stories from his illustrious career. Tickets are $85 to $95. wolftrap.org.

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Tintoretto: Artist of Renaissance Venice In celebration of the 500th anniversary of the birth of Jacopo Tintoretto (1518–1594), the National Gallery of Art and the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia with the special cooperation of the Gallerie dell’Accademia, have organized a major exhibition on the Venetian master. Following its opening at the Palazzo Ducale, Venice, Tintoretto: Artist of Renaissance Venice travels to the National Gallery of Art from March 10 through July 7, 2019. As the first retrospective of the artist in North America, the exhibition will include many significant internationally loaned artworks making their American debut. The exhibition features nearly 50 paintings and more than a dozen works on paper. They span the artist’s entire career and range from regal portraits of Venetian aristocracy to religious and mythological narrative scenes. Admission to the National Gallery of Art is always free. nga.gov. Jacopo Tintoretto, Venetian, 1518-1594, Portrait of a Man as Saint George, 1540/1550, oil on canvas, 83.8 x 71.1 cm (33 x 28 in.), Samuel H. Kress Collection

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Richard the Third at Shakespeare Confused when a man with no scruples stops at nothing to gain power. Richard of Gloucester is surely the paragon of ethically challenged politicians. What he lacks in looks he makes up for in bottomless ambition, ruthless cunning and rapacious zeal as he pursues the crown at all costs. Climbing ever higher, Richard bends the world to his will until even his mother can’t bear to own him. Shakespeare’s mesmerizing chronicle of the megalomaniac’s regal rampage remains an irresistible study of villainy and of our alarming addiction to its exploits. Richard the Third is on stage at the Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW, from Feb. 5 to March 10. shakespearetheatre.org. Matthew Rauch as Richard the Third. Photo: Courtesy of the Shakespeare Theatre Company

Railroad Earth at the 9:30 Club

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Michael Tilson Thomas Farewell Tour With The San Francisco Symphony Michael Tilson Thomas makes his final appearance in DC as music director of the San Francisco Symphony in a program featuring Beethoven’s “Eroica” Symphony and one of Thomas’ own compositions. German virtuoso Christian Tetzlaff, described as a non-stop tour de force, shines in Mozart’s Third Violin Concerto. Tickets are $50 to $150. The San Francisco Symphony is on stage at the Kennedy Center on March 23, 8 p.m., in the Concert Hall. washingtonperformingarts.org.

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The music of Railroad Earth combines elements of folk, bluegrass, rock and country. Known for lyrical songwriting and extensive live improvisation, they are best characterized as the string band version of the Grateful Dead. Get ready to dance as they fill the intimate 9:30 Club with jigs, reels and riffs. Railroad Earth is at the 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW, on March 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $28; parking behind the club, $20. 930.com.

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A Transcendental Documentary: A World War Comes to Renewed Life Through Digital Revival by Mike Canning

They Shall Not Grow Old Digital technology can do both wonderful and nefarious things, but the new World War I documentary “They Shall Not Grow Old,’ uses it to create a thrilling reimaging of our past. It is a unique work, one which could prove a model for future looks at history (the film, beginning a theatrical run February 1, 2019,

WWI British infantrymen relax in a reconstructed image from “They Shall Not Grow Old.” Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures.

runs 99 minutes and is rated “R” for graphic visions of brutal war). New Zealand director Peter Jackson, of “Lord of the Rings” fame, was approached four years ago by London’s Imperial War Museum (IWM) to craft something from more than 2,000 hours of film footage from the conflict. There were also 600 hours of BBC interviews with war veterans recorded in the 1960’s and 1970’s. Jackson’s task: to marry these eyewitness accounts with the IWM images to fashion, as he says, “an average man’s experience of what it was like to be an infantry soldier in WWI.” As Jackson himself explains in a spoken introduction to the film, he made some important decisions up front. The story would be told only from the viewpoint of the British Army because that was where the bulk of the footage came from (no naval or air units). His version would eschew the details of dates and campaign locations but rather present one chronological account representing the war experience of most British soldiers, from enlistment to Armistice, using

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those voices (not identified on screen) from the BBC tapes. The chronology begins with tight frame, black-andwhite footage of the war’s beginnings, with testimony from eager recruits (many underage) anxious to join the fray. This is followed by a chronicle of the six weeks of training camp in all its detail and drudgery. The black-and-white footage continues as the troop boats cross the English Channel, and the young men land in besieged France, after which... ...the film bursts into wide-screen color (and 3-D), and we are in the trenches with these men (and boys). It is a breakout as stunning as when “The Wizard of Oz” exploded with color once Dorothy landed in that enchanted land. Yet this land is hardly enchanted but all too palpably dismal, full of mud and dirt and bombs and corpses and...more mud. The monotony of trench warfare is intimately described, down to the intricacies of lice-picking, impromptu tea-making, latrine business, and the hunting of the ubiquitous rats. The narrative describes one long campaign, ending with hand-to-hand combat in the trenches. The latter sequence, lacking actual footage, is portrayed in a dizzying display of WWI stills taken from posters and magazines of the day. The finale also includes images of captured German soldiers, just as callow and bedraggled as their conquerors. The film is enhanced by its astute use of sound effects, recalling the work of Ken Burns in his masterpiece, “The Civil War,” with the steady rhythms of wind, horses’ hooves, bombs, rifle fire, and trench sounds plus snatches of the men’s voices, sometimes matching the actual images in original accents. Perhaps most effective of all is the film’s digital enhancement. Jackson and Co., through painstaking trial and error, smooth out the action by stretching out the framesper-second from the original hand-cranked camera’s imagery to a consistent 24 frames-per-second, thus converting jerky silent footage to an even flow on the screen. It’s a technique that should be used on any future silent movie material. Jackson calls “They Shall Not Grow Old” his most personal film because his grandfather was in World War I, and the family library was full of books about it. In the introductory remarks mentioned above, Jackson noted: “It is a film for nonhistorians made by a non-historian.” Indubitably, because it is made by an artist.

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here again, there will be a specious division of the performers into “leading” and “supporting,” an arbitrary choice that violates the exquisite balance of this acting tandem. Christian Bale will also surely win a nomination for his reincarnation of Dick Cheney in “Vice,” but, in my view, the real prize should be for his makeRachel Weisz and Olivia Colman star in “The Favourite.” Photo credit: Yorgos Lanthimos; up, not his performance. © 2018, 20th Century Fox Film Corporation. I have one sure bet: Best Foreign Language your friendly reviewer a chance to ofFilm. Put all your money on “Roma,” fer some speculations on what Acadthe masterpiece by Mexican director emy might anoint for 2018. Alfonso Cuarón, perhaps the greatest There are some pictures sure to be “home movie” ever made. This lovrecognized. “Black Panther,” though ingly re-created vision of the director’s released way last February, will be rechildhood home would be the first mamembered for its lavish production valjor award for the streaming behemoth ues, its mammoth box office take, and Netflix. Cuarón, I also predict, will reits status as a social and psychological ceive the statuette as Best Director, exmarker. It will garner some technical tending a recent run for Mexican filmnominations and probably win in two makers (four Oscars in the last five or three categories. “The Favourite,” years). Two other handsome, thoughta cheeky-historical epic, will triumph ful films (both in luminous black-andwith nominations for its three women white) from Central Europe, “Cold protagonists: Olivia Colman (as Queen War” from Poland and “Never Look Anne of England), and Rachel Weisz Away” from Germany, should also be and Emma Stone as palace intriguers. nominated. While the three actresses carry roughAmong the indie films that are ly equal time and weight in the film, among my favorites this year but the Academy will bow to silly convenwhich are too obscure to receive nods, tion and give only one a Best Actress I would mention “The Death of Stanomination (as they did with Colman lin,” a pitch-black satire that was reat the Globes), while the other two will leased too early in the year, along with be spuriously named “Supporting.” the superb documentary-like rodeo Best Actress could be one of the tightdrama “The Rider,” and “Leave No er categories, principally because of the Trace,” a moving father-daughter dracertain nomination of Glenn Close for ma in a survivalist setting. “The Wife,” an actress who has been nominated six times but has yet to win. Hill resident Mike Canning has written on I hope, also, that the young Elsie Fishmovies for the Hill Rag since 1993 and is a member of the Washington Area Film er, star of the brilliant “Eighth Grade,” Critics Association. He is the author of nabs a nomination. “Hollywood on the Potomac: How the MovAmong actors, it’s safe to say that ies View Washington, DC.” His reviews and the two leads of the delightful “Green writings on film can be found online at Book,” Viggo Mortensen and Maherwww.mikesflix.com. u shala Ali, will garner nominations, but,

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lot has been happening at the District Wharf. Since husband Peter and I are fans of Union Market’s Rappahannock Oyster Bar, we decided to check out the Wharf ’s outpost, which opened late last year. Ensconced in a circa-1912 oyster shed, the newcomer is cleverly incorporated into the spiffed- up Municipal Fish Market. Chef Autumn Cline, who also heads the Union Market kitchen, is an alumnus of Rose’s Luxury. The weather was unseasonably warm for early winter, and people were actually sitting outside. But we opted for the handsome, sunny indoor rectangular bar. We found prices a little higher than those at Union Market. (However, a bargain happy hour goes from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday.) Since the kitchen is farther away than at Union Market, service was slower. But we were in no hurry. My New Zealand Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc kept me happy and was worth the $12 tab. I then ordered a half dozen charbroiled Rappahannock oysters with herbed butter and parmesan cheese, similar to the way they prepare them in New Orleans. Delicious! Our server accidently brought me a dozen, and I’m glad she did; I could have eaten a dozen more. Moreover, we were only charged for six. Peter’s Barcat oyster chowder, thick with plump mollusks, leeks and smoky Benton

bacon, was delicious. Among other options: shellfish towers, lambs and clams (my favorite at Union Station), fry baskets and crabcakes. Luscious burgers satisfy carnivores. Lunch for two came to $53.55 including tax and tip. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Rappahannock Oyster Bar is at 1150 Maine Ave. SW; call 202-484-0572 or visit www.rroysters.com. After lunch, we wandered around the adjacent seafood market, the oldest continuously operating fish market in the United States. We were tempted by colorful displays of crabs, lobster, king crab legs, crawfish, and all kinds of finfish. We finally succumbed and purchased a half pound of Carolina shrimp. Then we browsed around Officina’s Market, which we found less expensive than we had anticipated. Wines, pates, olive oils, vinegars, mustards, breads, pastries, prosciutto, duck confit, goose and other upscale victuals beckoned. A refrigerated glass case held aged meats and an entire pig. Officina Café/Restaurant/Market is at 1120 Maine Ave. SW; call 202-747-5222 or visit www. officinadc.com.

Hot Pot Pop-up This winter Whaley’s has morphed into Fuyu (Japanese for “winter”). Until mid-March, co-owner Dick Wiseman and chef Daniel Perron are offering their take on shabu-shabu, when customers “swishswish” beef, pork, vegetables and seafood into simmering broth. While Perron says he has no formal training in Japanese cuisine, he’s been incorporating such Asian traditional ingredients into his cooking for a long time. Fuyu looks the part. Japanese paper lanterns festoon the space; tables are set with lovely blue and white, including fish-shaped chopstick rests. Our helpful, knowledgeable server Brandon, explained the shabu-shabu process. (He and fellow servers spent a week in training.) Brandon steered us toward the spicy red miso broth, which he poured into a bowl set atop an electric burner. When the broth reached a gentle boil, we immersed thinly sliced mushrooms, radishes, carrots and cabbage. Then we added paper-thin tuna, pork and monkfish. Lastly, we slurped the concentrated broth laced with hand-cut, chewy udon noodles. No worries; Whaley’s popular seafood Charbroiled oysters with herbed butter and parmesan is a delicious favorite at the District Wharf’s Rappahannock Oyster Bar.

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Colorful seafood displays tempt customers at the Municipal Fish Market, adjacent to the Rappahannock Oyster Bar.

towers, raw bar and other regular favorites remain. Located at 301 Water St. SE, Whaley’s/Fuyu is open daily; call 202-484-8800 or visit www.whaleysdc.com.

Brunch Bunch On Barracks Row: Matchbox, 521 Eighth St. SE, now offers “Brunchbox” unlimited brunch Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 3. For $31.50, you may select from umpteen small plates like yogurt parfait, scrambled eggs, avocado toast, chicken-and-waﬄes, brunch pizza, mini-burgers and more. Cocktails are just $3, fancier drinks and bubbly are $10. Call 202543-0369 or visit www.matchboxrestaurants.com.

Worth the Hype Hype Café, 1129 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, SE, is more than a coffee shop. Located in the redeveloped Frager’s Hardware block, the nine-month-old enterprise is operated by Sammy Mengistu and Hanna Tesfamikael. Besides all kinds of coffee, tea (hot and cold), hot chocolate, pastries and muffins, the kitchen dispenses a few vegetarian Ethiopian dishes including tikal gomen (cabbage and potatoes), shiro (mashed up spicy chick peas, and gomen (collard greens). The kitchen was out of several items, so we settled for the cabbage/potato mix and chickpeas. The combo arrived on a bed of injera, the spongy,

Let’s call the whole thing off! fermented bread for scooping up food, and a nice spinach salad. Hype also makes excellent paninis filled with choice of beef, chicken, turkey or prosciutto/mozzarella. You can also order breakfast items like veggie or ham and cheese croissants, steel-cut oatmeal, bacon and eggs. Buy bags of Ethiopian coffee beans. And, on the first Saturday of every month at 2 p.m. is a traditional coffee ceremony. Hype Café is open daily; call 202-629-3040 or visitwww.hypecafedc.com.

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H Street Happenings At last, Ledo Pizza, the Marylandbased chain known for “cutting no corners,” opened its umpteenth outlet at 814 H St. NE. I hold fond memories of Ledo’s original pizza parlor (it opened in 1955) in Adelphi Maryland. As a student at the nearby University of Maryland, I spent a few evenings gobbling Ledo’s inexpensive, signature square pies. Since then, the menu has expanded to encompass calzones, strombolis, pastas, subs, cheese steaks, kids menu. Ledo’s is open daily for lunch and dinner; call 202-849-6897 or visitwww. ledopizza.com.

Wine Bar on 7th St. Coming Soon Coming to the Hine Project as soon as this summer is an upscale wine bar. The owners, who also operate Barrel (the whiskey lounge at 613 Pennsylvania Ave. SE), plan a limited food menu to accompany the vino. The future enterprise will accommodate about 55 patrons, plus a 30-seat sidewalk cafe. Watch for details.

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Wines of Power and Finesse What to Drink Now, Winter Reds from Ribera Del Duero by Elyse Genderson

n the past, the wines of hot and sunny Ribera del Duero in north-central Spain have been critiqued as overly-oaked, over-the-top, and over-extracted. Today, winemakers are showing restraint with a focus on harmony and elegance. A new generation of winemakers saw ripeness and alcohol levels had reached overpowering status, at the expense of finer balance. They decided to look to subtle, nuanced styles with refreshing acidity instead. While winemaking in Ribera dates back to the Roman era of more than 2,000 years ago, the region was officially recognized with Denominación de Origen (DO) status relatively recently, in 1982. Spain’s most treasured producer, Vega Sicilia, had been making wine here since 1864, when its founder, Don Eloy Lecanda y Chaves, planted Bordeaux varieties here. Vega Sicilia is acclaimed as one of the greatest producers in the world. Their flagship wine, Único, fetches upwards of $500 per bottle and has aging potential for several decades. Today, there are more than 270 wineries in Ribera del Duero. Old meets new as modern winemaking innovations mingle with ancient regional traditions. Ribera del Duero is located at the highest altitude for grape growing. While it’s just two hours north of Madrid, its rugged terrain makes it seem worlds away. The grape variety here is Tempranillo, or Tinto Fino as it’s called locally. It is a region of extremes: relentlessly hot summers, vast day-to-night temperature swings, and high elevation vineyards. These challenging climatic conditions help the Tempranillo grape to struggle and mature slowly, contributing to good acidity. Additionally, with over 2,400 hours of sunlight a year, the grapes always fully ripen. Another perk is the low rainfall here, which translates to little mildew or rot in the vineyards. Lack of rain also means grape flavors are not weakened at harvest. The hot temperatures also lead to fruit with intense ripeness and

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power. It is up to the winemakers to pursue balance, delicateness, and restraint. There is a lot of stylistic diversity among Ribera wines today. The best examples show wonderful spice alongside the fruit with notes of pepper, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and anise. These wines focus on linear structure but still have body. They are big and powerful but still show balance.

Five Examples Under $50: Layered, seductive, and bold, these are wines to savor in the cold winter months.

2016 Neo Disco $14.99 *Best Value! * Named Disco, since there is a disco ball in the barrel room, this bold and structured wine is made by winemaker Isaac Fernández Montaña. It is aged for six months in a combination of French and American oak. The fruit comes from 40-year-old vines and shows a lovely violetruby color with flavors and aromas of plum, cocoa bean, and cinnamon. It is a mineral wine with youthful acidity and smooth tannins. Fernández Montaña focuses on a relatively lower alcohol content of 13%, taking balance to heart.

2015 Callejo $29.99 All of the fruit for this wine is sourced from the Callejo family vineyards on clay and limestone soils. Fermentation with native yeast, at low temperatures preserves the fresh fruit aromas. This crianza is aged in a combination of new and old French oak barrels for 12 months. It is wonderfully aromatic with dark fruit character. Aromas and flavors of rosemary, violet, and oregano burst form the glass. The oak is well integrated with a subtle smoky finish. Winemaker, José Felix Callejo, took over for his father and focuses on wines that express the terroir of his family’s estate vineyards.

2011 Alma de Vino Old Vine Tempranillo $39.99 This stunner is owned by an American, April Cullum, a wine expert with 30 years’ experience study-

ing and promoting Spanish wines. This modern expression of Tempranillo comes from 100+ year old vines from select parcels owned by winemaker, César Muñoz. The combination of the viticultural philosophy combined with unique climate, soil, and altitude of the vineyards means the vines are never treated with any chemicals. After fermentation in French Oak, the juice spends 24 months aging in mostly used French oak barrels, preserving the fruit with

a balanced style. Bright ruby color, violet, wild strawberries and cardamom spices on the nose. Wonderful balance of fruit, acidity, structure, and minerality with a long finish.

2011 Conde Neo $39.99 While this is a bold and powerful wine, it still strikes harmony. Vibrant flavors of ripe black fruits and oak. The tannins are well-integrated making this a silky and sultry wine.

2015 Dominio de Pingus PSI $42.99 Aged in small oak casks and cement tanks, with virtually no new wood, this wine is feminine and delicate, showcasing a polished Spanish style. Having already established his flagship wine, Pingus, internationally with a cult following, Danish winemaker, Peter Sisseck, created Pingus PSI with a goal of expressing the truest terroir of Ribera del Duero at an approachable price point. He did so by helping to educate and monetarily incentivize growers to farm biodynamic and organically. Visit Elyse at Schneiderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (300 Mass Ave NE) to discover wines youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love. u

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ARTIST PORTRAIT:

Barbara Pliskin by Jim Magner

t comes to you slowly. What appears to be an abstract painting could be a group of people—“a gathering.” In her “Sun Series,” forms roll across the level format through what may be the dark emptiness of space—or reflections through a transparency. Other paintings settle into your mind and emotions as houses, ponds, or trees viewed through a window. They come to you slowly because that is how they came to Barbara Pliskin. She begins to paint seeing pigment simply as pigment. She revels in the freedom of arranging bright spaces in contrast with dark. She sometimes uses heavy horizontals or verticals that give dimension to the flat surface. Gradually, forms appear and begin to tell their deep felt stories. Barbara listens. The only paintings that do not gradually make themselves known are in the “Musicians” series. These are players in jazz combos. Barbara has a lifelong love of music and musicians, especially quartets. The composition possibilities are endless and

she is able to use the knowledge of human anatomy gained as a medical illustrator at the University of Miami, School of Medicine for six years. Barbara has a BFA and a MS in Education from the University of Miami. She spent 30 years as an art teacher in Dade County schools while developing her methods of painting and doing metal work. She exhibited her works extensively in that region before coming to the DC area 14 years ago. She now exhibits here and has a show this month at the Foundry Gallery. (See: At the Galleries.) Never satisfied with the evolution of her work, Barbara Pliskin will continue to experiment with glazes, achieving “incredible effects,” focus more on her metal work and explore the inexhaustible ways to make art. www.barbarapliskin.com

Jim Magner’s Thoughts on Art For an artist, failure is usually a sign that you ventured outside your comfort zone—you leaped into the space beyond safe. But it’s there that learning thrives… explodes…shakes and bakes.

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Flying into that risky space can be unrewarding in the material sense, and maybe a frustrating invitation to derision—but to sail beyond the ordinary, to soar with the currents of searching, experimenting and living on the edge of art and language is where salvation lies. It is where value lives. Without the risk and occasional failure, there is no understanding. When other people start to like what you are doing, it’s tempting to stop right there and keep doing it. Collectors want you to have an instantly recognizable personal look—a “signature style.” But at what cost? How much do you not see—not learn—not feel? Sure, in the 60s, art fell into the Venus Flytrap of “innovation” and the adulation of envelope-pushing, tradition-busting ideas and notions—too often simplistic and downright dumb. It goes on today. Those who fall into that trap will never climb out, but that’s okay because they’re making plenty of money from rich people who like dumb, simplistic ideas. But for the thousands, millions, of serious artists who value the skills developed over the millennia, there is no limit to their exploration and searching. You just have to fly out of your comfort zone. Barbara Pliskin (See: Artist Profile) has been making art since she was a child and taught it for many years, but all art is still new. Still exciting. In painting, she is experimenting with glazes and studies the masters like J. M. W. Turner. She tries out various painting techniques and new forms in her metal

work. She is not afraid to venture, to explore and experiment. She is not afraid to search.

At the Galleries

Foundry Gallery 2118 8th St. NW Feb. 2-24 Opening: Sat. Feb. 2, 5-8 The February Foundry show presents five new gallery artists: Painter Barbara Pliskin draws you into her world to experience “an emotional outburst that is close to my feelings about the painting.” Photographer Kathryn Mohrman’s images of women "portray my 'sisters' in our shared humanity.” Many of Pete Seligman’s constructions are made from found materials: wood, metal, collage and oil paint. Joyce Wellman populates her work with "seemingly random numbers, marks, words and symbols in search of a magic poetic art." Cristy West's abstracts are “expressions of feelings, mysteries and things unseen.” www.foundrygallery.org “It’s Elementary” Corner Store Arts 900 South Carolina Ave. SE Feb. 3-28 Meet the Artists: Feb. 10 - 3-5. Earth, Air, Fire and Water: The Four elements. How important are they? Artists from the DC

area, Nan Raphael, Kate McConnell, Heike Gramckow, Maremi Andreozz and Karen Cohen interpret the meanings and impacts of taking the elements for granted. It is a very good show and you can meet the artists on Sunday, Feb. 10, 3-5. www.cornerstorearts.org Hill Center 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SW – March 3 The Hill Center’s first juried exhibition of the year features 84 artists from throughout the region. 100 pieces of work were selected from over 600 submitted pieces from 130 artists.” The following were award winners: 1st Place: CinCin Fang - Silk and Pearls (oil on canvas) 2nd Place: Madison Bolls - Hollywood (paper, acrylic on canvas)

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3rd Place: Khahn Nguyen - Koi and Crane [two pieces] (oil paint) Honorable Mention; Rashad Muhammad, Kim DiDonato-Murrell, Steven White Bevil Conway and Fabiola Alvarez Yurciain

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See Larry Run

browsable—but be advised that it would be a mistake to skip anything. Even topics that Larry Felder has ink in his veins. A vetermay not immediately interest you—bullfightan journalist for The Washington Record— ing, face transplants, the Jewish ritual bath also known as The Rag (no relation)—he’s called mikvah—come alive in the hands of 56 and on the brink of retirement. As he A Compendium of Readers, Writers, Books, & Events these extraordinary writers. contemplates the next phase of his life, his From assisted suicide and girls’ basketassistant dangles an enticing future before by Karen Lyon ball to the working poor of Tennessee and rehis eyes: a Congressional seat in productive rights in Texas, each topic becomes Maryland’s Eighth District. “Larry an eloquent gem of engaging observations and al budget. But never fear: thanks to Felder has been pounding a keyinformative prose. One of my favorites, by Suzannah Levey’s deft writing, wry (but not board for a very long time,” she Lessard, focuses on the social boundaries between too cynical) voice, and big dash tells him. “Windows are closing— neighborhoods in New York City, where even the naof heart, this is one campaign bus windows that you didn’t even know ture of the displays in store windows can, within just you’ll want to hop onto. could open. You’re never going to a few blocks, reflect deep socioeconomic divisions. In addition to his reporting for take three years off and sail around The personal profiles are equally illumithe Post, Levey wrote a daily colthe world, Larry. But a seat in Connating. If you’ve never had a burning desire to umn, “Bob Levey’s Washington,” gress—this could be Felder II.” learn more about B.B. King or Rudolf Nureyev, for 23 years, and also enjoyed an Wealthy thanks to a settlement With an insider’s wink and or thought there wasn’t much more to be said extensive career on radio and telefrom the accident that left his wife in plenty of verve, former about Jacqueline Kennedy, think again. These vision. He does not plan to run Washington Post columnist a coma, Felder realizes he is free to Bob Levey chronicles a ficinsightful pieces go well beyond brilliant perfor political office. For more, go to “take a shot at the career I dreamed tional campaign for a Marysonality sketches to reveal larger truths about the www.bobleveypublishing.com. about when I was a little boy.” He land Congressional seat. world we live in and, ultimately, about ourselves. decides to go for it—“because it’s In “The Stories We Tell,” Sims has creatIn Their Own Write just too damned easy to sit behind ed both a lasting tribute to When I recently had a keyboard and aim rockets. Placthese fine writers as well as a to spend a tedious ing yourself before actual voters— very readable commentary on stretch in a hospital as crazy and as kinky as they could America in the late 20th and waiting room, I prebe—was the ultimate test, and the early 21st centuries. Happily, pared by packing a ultimate reward.” as she notes in her introducPayDay bar, a mysIn “Larry Felder, Candidate,” tion, a second volume is altery novel, a puzzle former Washington Post columready in the works highlighting book, and “The Stonist Bob Levey spins a lively story “a younger generation of womries We Tell: Classic that careens between the “lurchen—many of them inspired by True Tales by Amering, desperate, can’t-feel-the-botthe writers featured here.” ica’s Greatest Womtom of the lake world of print Patsy Sims is the author en Journalists,” a journalism” and the glossy, gritty, In “The Stories We Tell,” Hill of three nonfiction books, injournalist and editor Patsy Sims collection of literdeal-making arena of politics. It’s presents a collection of literary cluding “The Klan” and “Can ary nonfiction edited by Hill writer no surprise that he does so with flair and credibilnonfiction by some of AmeriSomebody Shout Amen! Inca’s finest female writers. Patsy Sims. Five rapt hours later, the ity. Levey has had a front-row seat to both worlds, side the Tents and TabernaPayDay was long gone, but neither having covered the local scene for the Washington cles of American Revivalists” the novel nor the crosswords had Post for nearly four decades. (a New York Times noteworseen the light of day. Levey’s insider knowledge serves him well as thy book of 1988), and coauThis remarkably engrossing he describes Felder’s transition from a dull but eththor of the narration for the anthology includes some of the best ical newspaperman to a calculating candidate. It’s Academy Award-nominated writing you’ll ever encounter, both all here: the predatory opponent digging for dirt, documentary, “The Klan: A by luminaries in the field (Gloria the overly-tanned lawyer who can’t stop bragging Legacy of Hate.” Steinem, Joan Didion, Lillian Ross) about his sexual exploits, the ruthless businessman looking for any way, legal or not, to gain a competitive edge—and an ambitious young campaign manager who’s in love with her boss. Needless to say, Felder’s road to Capitol Hill is strewn with obstacles the size of the feder-

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and by others whose names may be less familiar but whose work you’ll soon avidly be seeking out. While I dove in from cover to cover, the collection is eminently

Hill Highlights for February East City Bookshop offers a special “Galentine’s Day”

Mark your calendars for the 2019 BookFest on Sunday, May 5, at Eastern Market! If you live on or write about Capitol Hill and have published a book in the past five years, e-mail klyon@literaryhillbookfest. org. Volunteers also needed!

event with Jasmine Guillory, author of “The Wedding Date,” Feb. 16, 4:00 p.m. www.eastcitybookshop The Hill Center’s “Life of a Poet” series, co-sponsored with the Library of Congress, The Washington Post, and the Capitol Hill Community Foundation, features a conversation with The Post’s Ron Charles and poet Ross Gay, Feb. 6, 7:00 p.m. Free but register at www. hillcenterdc.org. The O.B. Hardison Poetry Series at the Folger Shakespeare Library presents “Afrofuturism: What Was, What is, and What Will Be,” with writers Tananarive Due, N.K. Jemisin, and Airea D. Matthews, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. www.folger.edu/ poetry or 202-544-7077 And check out these websites to find listings for additional readings, book clubs, discussions, and signings:

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udel Simon is a Haitian-born American who began publishing poems when he was 15. He frequently works in the scriptio continua (“continuous script”) style, which is featured in the two untitled poems below as well as in his collection, “Between,” published early last year. His poetry has appeared in Afro Review Literary Magazine and he is also an artist whose work was featured on the covers of Starlog and Star Trek magazines. Simon earned a master’s degree in French Language and Literature from the University at Buffalo, speaks four languages, and works as a teacher. He currently lives in Silver Spring, Maryland. thewayyouwalk shakinglikeapalmtree droponmeanavalancheofdustinmyeyes peepingupthroughyourdustisee yourdeeptonedhills wouldyoustopshaking andletmeclimb toplayhideandseekwiththestars

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Swingin’ In Seattle •••• Live at the Penthouse 1966-1967 Cannonball Adderley, alto saxophone Jazz lovers need no formal introduction to saxophonist Julian “Cannonball” Adderley. The man with his impressive tonal luster is a giant standing on top a mountain of jazz musicians. And on Swingin’ In Seattle, these scintillating performances are in a class of their own. The music is inspired, moving and totally compelling. This latest album is the official release of previously-unissued recordings in cooperation with the Julian “Cannonball” Adderley Estate. The package also includes an extensive 28-page booklet with essays by music journalist Bill Kopp and co-producers Zev Feldman and Cory Weeds, plus interviews with Seattle Radio DJ Jim Wilke, saxophonist Vincent Herring, drummer Roy McCurdy and Mr. Adderley’s widow Olga Adderley Chandler. Other performers include Nat Adderley (cornet), Joe Zawinul (piano), Victor Gaskin (bass) and Roy McCurdy (drums).

Begin Again ••• Isaac Edwards, saxophonist According Isaac Edwards his latest album is about starting all over and getting the second chance that many of

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us need at some point in our lives. A newly married lawyer who litigated hundreds of cases by day during the four years he spent working on Begin Again, Mr. Edwards offers us a pop instrumental album mixing jazz, R&B, rock and gospel. “My hope is that listeners will feel inspired to leave the past in the past and renew their hope for a brighter future,” said Mr. Edwards. “The thing that keeps us up at night, that we spend our days dreaming about while we are at work. The fire that can’t be quenched; the drive we have deep inside. I believe that is what we need to be pursuing. That’s what this record is for me.” Begin Again is an amalgam of sounds and contemporary styles. With jazz and pop instrumentals

Isaac Edwards

serving as the foundation of the ten tracker, Mr. Edwards’ palette offers vibrant shades of R&B, Latin, gospel and rock. The sessions were tracked with live drums, bass, guitar, piano, violin, trumpet, trombone, clarinet and flute. In addition to showcasing his lyrical sax work and gift for crafting infectious melodies, Edwards added keyboards, synth and drum programming. A ten-time Grammy winner as a member of Take 6, Joel Kibble graces the outing with his voice in a supporting role on “Love Will Find A Way” and as the lovestruck protagonist on the urban adult contemporary romancer “Just Like the First Time.” In the company of nine Mr. Edwards originals is an instrumental reading of Monica’s hit, “Angel Of Mine.” While most of the album is soulful midtempo grooves and energizing exercises, “Qui Vivra Verra” stands out in striking contrast for its stark beauty and poignant simplicity — a melancholy sax, piano and violin selection about the moment you realize a relationship has no future. u

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Mortgage Credit Certificate The Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) provides an additional incentive for first-time homebuyers to purchase a home in the District of Columbia. An MCC provides qualified borrowers the ability to claim a Federal Tax Credit of 20 percent of the mortgage interest paid during each calendar year.

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DCHFA serves as a co-administrator of the DC Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) first time home buyer program, HPAP, which provides interest free deferred loans for down payment and closing cost assistance up to $84,000 combined. DCHFA administers HPAP applications for households meeting very low to low income criteria.

HomeSaver Restore Assistance Program DCHFA now offers a Restore Assistance Program. – A one-time payment, up to $60,000, to “catch-up” on delinquent property related expenses. Applicants must have suffered a qualified financial hardship due to unemployment or underemployment, own a home in the District and be able to sustain future payments going forward. Visit www.DCHFA.org for full qualification guidelines and information on how to apply to any of DCHFA’s homeownership programs.

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BULLETIN BOARD Rosedale Library Friends Seek Members In 2019, the Rosedale Library Friends meetings will be at 10 a.m. on second Saturdays. The next meeting is on Feb. 9, 10 a.m. at the library located at 1701 Gales St. NE. Bring ideas about creating awareness, raising funds for materials and special programs and recruiting volunteers. Sign up for Rosedale Friends News at tinyletter. com/RosedaleFriends. Read more at twitter.com/RosedaleFriends.

tise a Request for Proposals for management of the 300 block of Seventh Street on Saturdays.

Election of EMCAC COMMUNITY REP

The Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee (EMCAC) will elect an Independent Community Representative Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019 at 7 p.m. in the North Hall at the Eastern Market. According to our By Laws the election was annonunced, but rescheduled to assure further dissemination and notice to No Saturday Flea Market the community. for 300 block of 7th Street Currier and Ives image of part of Capitol Hill in the 1880s when Mary To qualify for election to a two year The flea market is likely to be absent on Sat- Shiner Almarolia would have lived in the area below the Capitol beterm the representative must be a resiurdays from the 300 block of Seventh Street tween the greenhouse and the church. dent of the local commuSE (between C St. and Penn. Mary Shiner Almarolia and the Fast Life on Capitol Hill nity. Election is by simple Ave. SE) for the foreseeable The next Overbeck History Lecture on March 11, 7:30 p.m., at Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania majority of the standing future, because the private Ave. SE, Dr. Mark Herlong will discuss the life and adventures of a little-known Capitol Hill resiEMCAC members. If you operator, Carol Wright of dent, Mary Ann Shiner Almarolia (1833-1904). Mary was the daughter of Michael Shiner, a black would like nominate yourWashington Arts, Antiques, Navy Yard worker and politician whose famous diary is housed at the Library of Congress. Kidself, submit your name and Crafts & Collectible Associnapped by slave traders as an infant, she was freed due her fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heroic eff orts. In an era when short resume by Feb. 25 ates (WAACA,) has not remixed marriages and opportunities for blacks were rare, Mary married an Italian and ran a string to cburger@cbmove.com. newed the contract. of successful businesses on Capitol Hill, including hotels, restaurants, a bawdy house, a nursery Nominations will also be The Sunday flea marand a dance hall called the Razzle-Dazzle. In the late 19th Century, Mary was considered one of accepted from the floor the ket on the 300 block of Sevthe most infl uential women in Washington, a confi dant of politicians and diplomats and a possiday of the election. enth Street and the Saturday ble murderer. Admission is free, but a reservation is required due to limited seating. Register at EMCAC is the Disflea market on the 200 block hillcenterdc.org or 202-549-4172. Available seats will be released at 7:15 p.m. trictâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legislatively estabof Seventh Street SE, belished body entrusted with tween C Streets and North advisory and oversight responsibilities for the operations, management and Carolina Avenue SE, are unaffected, as well as the vendors on C Street which renovation of Eastern Market. For questions call Chuck Burger, Vice Chair is which is privately owned and maintained by Stanton Development and Eastat 202-258-5316 or email at cburger@cbmove.com. Follow the market at Banc as part of the Hine Development. www.easternmarket-dc.org. On February 7, 2019, the Department of General Services will adver-

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Construction Starts on SW Senior Housing Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) kicked off the second phase of construction at 555 E St. SW, delivering additional senior affordable housing, a hotel, and retail space near the Southwest Waterfront in Ward 6. In 2015, the mayor cut the ribbon on the first phase of the project just one block away at 400 E St. SW, another mixed-used development that included Engine Company 13 and the Hyatt Place hotel. The new project consists of two towers atop 10,000 square feet of ground floor retail space and underground parking. It will be the District’s first mixed-age and mixed-income building. The first tower will have 194 residential apartments, including 136 market rate multifamily rental units and 58 units of deeply affordable housing for seniors ages 62 and older. In the second tower will be the city’s first M hotel, a European boutique brand known for offering luxury experiences at affordable prices.

New SWNA Task Force on Aging in Style Marjorie Lightman will host the first meeting of “Aging In Style” at her home on Sunday, February 24 from 10-11:00 AM at 1100 6th Street S.W. Help us begin to define unique solutions for seniors in matters of transportation and technology. RSVP via voice mail to Wilma Goldstein, 202-827-3394. Leave phone number to receive building access directions.

WACIF Ascend Capital Accelerator The Washington Area Community Investment Fund’s (WACIF) Ascend Capital Accelerator provides underrepresented entrepreneurs with the ability to accelerate business growth, obtain capital and pursue government contracting opportunities. This hands-on, 10-week asset-based development program consists of an interactive workshop series combined with small group matching and wraparound individualized support. Ascend provides small to mid-sized businesses with: financial and management training; industry-specific enhanced technical assistance services; access to affordable loan capital, exposure to government contracting and procurement opportunities; and guidance to gain and/or leverage benefits within the DC’s Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) certification and the federal government’s Minority/Women/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (MW/D/CBE) certifications. Up to

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CHAW Resident Artist Lenora Yerkes The Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) has selected Lenora Yerkes as the recipient of the 2019 Gallery Artist Residency, a six-week paid residency. Until Feb. 16, Yerkes work will be displayed in CHAW’s gallery at 545 Seventh St. SE. Yerkes will transport her home studio to the gallery. She will work there on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Saturdays between noon and 3 p.m. For more information, call 202-547-6839 or visit chaw.org.

“we have to go now” by Lenora Yerkes. Gouache and ink on paper, 30” by 88” in four panels, 2018.

15 businesses will be selected. Applications close on Feb. 15 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply at Apply at share.hsforms.com/1ulG9aa58T 9mqoSF6Bpr3rg2oyoi. For more information, visit wafic.org.

Narrating A Life in Comics Lenora Yerkes, the CHAW 2019 Gallery Artist Resident, presents a workshop “How to Narrate Your Life in Comics” on Feb. 16, 2 to 4 p.m. at CHAW, 545 Seventh St. SE. Workshop participants will learn techniques for organizing thoughts, connecting them into narratives and developing a daily practice that will improve personal understanding and self-awareness. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit chaw.org.

Living Peacefully With Aging Parents On March 4, 7 p.m., at the Northeast Neighborhood Library, 330 Seventh St. NE., Sig Cohen will discuss the book he recently co-authored with retired Judge Carolyn Miller Parr. The book offers aging parents and adult children “10 Tips to Diffuse Anger.” The author will discuss how to have difficult conversations with empathy and understanding, and the proper legal documents that all aging adults need. For more information, email Capitol Hill Village at info@capitolhillvillage.org.

Eastern Market Metro Plaza Community Meetings Two meetings have been scheduled between DGS and the community to discuss plans for the Eastern Market Metro Plaza (EMMP) Park. Public participation is welcomed. The meetings are Wednesday, Feb. 6 and Wednesday, April 2. Both will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Eastern Market North Hall (Seventh Street and North Carolina Avenue SE). The latest concept was issued by DGS Jan. 9. Concepts are publicly available on the DGS project website at https://dgs.dc.gov/page/eastern-market-metro-park-project

New Vision Zero Safety Initiatives The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has announced plans to implement new safety improvements at intersections to support Mayor Bowser’s Vision Zero initiative to end all traffic related fatalities and serious injuries. The safety improvements prohibit right turn on red and install left turn hardening infrastructure. By the end of December, DDOT will complete the installation of new roadway infrastructure designed to reduce motorists’ speed and prevent cutting across crosswalks and lanes of traffic while making left turns at five intersections. DDOT will install similar infrastructure at a total of 85 intersections over the next two years. The left turn calming pilot infrastructure is being installed at Seventh and T Streets NW; Ninth and M Streets NW; 11th and I Streets SE; 14th Street

and Columbia Road NW and 13th and I Streets NW. Starting in February, DDOT will begin installing no right turn on red signs at approximately 100 signalized intersections. All signs are expected to be installed by the end of July 2019. A complete list of intersections where right turns will be prohibited is at ddot.dc.gov/page/noturn-red-intersections.

Lane Reduction on DC-295 Northbound Through the end of March, DDOT will reduce the number of travel lanes on DC-295 northbound from East Capitol Street SE to the I-695 ramp to two to allow the performance of ongoing bridge rehabilitation work. The exit ramps will always remain open. The public should expect heavy delays on northbound DC-295 in this area and are advised to use an alternate route when possible. For ongoing information on the rehabilitation of the Anacostia freeway bridges over Nicholson St. SE, visit nicholsonse. anacostiabridges.com.

Updated parkDC Mobile App Makes it Easier to Find Parking DDOT has updated its parkDC mobile app. The new version allows users identify, and navigate to on-street and off-parking throughout the city. Users can search for parking spaces by price and/or time period filters. To download parkDC, visit iTunes or Google Play.

DC Hypothermia Hotline Call the Shelter Hotline at 202-3997093 when seeing a homeless person impacted by extreme temperatures. Families seeking emergency shelter should go to the Virginia Williams Family Resource Center (VWFRC) at 920A Rhode Island Ave. NE. VWFRC operates between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays.

After 4 p.m., on Fridays, weekends and holidays, families should call the Shelter Hotline.

Small Business Development Workshops Thinking of starting a business? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to begin? On Feb. 7, 6:30 p.m., at Southeast Library and on March 2, 2 p.m., at Northeast Library, come to a free two-hour seminar by the DC Small Business Development Center. These workshops provide an overview of the thought process that goes into the development of a business plan and a discussion of the reasons why. Pre-register at dcsbdc.org to attend.

SW AARP Meeting and Technology Seminar The Southwest Waterfront AARP Chapter will hold its Annual February Luncheon Business Meeting and First Technology Seminar on Feb. 20, noon. Experience some of the newest advances in technology and its beneficial services. $5 for lunch. River Park Mutual Homes, South Common Room, 1311 Delaware Ave. SW. All are welcome. Contact Betty Jean Tolbert Jones at 202-554-0901 or bettyjeantolbertjones@yahoo.com with questions.

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also are add-ons for students in special education, English language learners, and for students considered “at risk” of academic failure—those who are in low-income families, in foster care, homeless, or overaged for their grade. For example, the school budgets include $5,222 for every English Language Learner and $2,387 for every at-risk student. Together, this formula generated $860 million for DCPS and $890 million for all public charter schools in the 2018-19 school year.

FROM PRINCIPALS TO PENCILS How DC School Budget Is Set and How You Can Get Involved by Ed Lazere s a community, we’ll invest $1.7 billion in public education this school year for DCPS and public charter schools. That’s as much as our local spending on housing, health care, and police combined. In some ways, it’s not really surprising that education comes out so clearly on top, given how important education is to a child’s opportunity to succeed—and to our community’s long-term economic health. Yet DC parents across the city know that school funding is still not enough. Many DC schools have too few counselors, teacher’s aides, extracurricular opportunities, or even working computers. One notable sign of the shortfall: parents in DC’s wealthiest communities raise substantial amounts to fund staff and other basic functions. But of course the solution shouldn’t be to rely on parents—with inequitable results across the District—but to have a more adequate school budget for all students. How can you, as a parent or other concerned resident, do something about it? Read on! You’ll find out how the total DC school budget gets set, how DCPS and public charter schools allocate their money to campuses and various functions, how transparent those decisions are, and how parents can get involved. (This review covers how school operating costs are set, but not the funding process for school building modernization.)

The School Funding Starting Point The total budget for each school is tied to how many students they have, and how many students have special education needs. The fancy term used in DC is the Uniform Per Student Funding formula—UPSFF. Each year, the city sets a base amount for the UPSFF; it’s $10,658 for this school year. That number gets adjusted up for some grades, including a higher number for very young children to reflect smaller class sizes. There 58 H HILLRAG.COM

How DCPS and Public Charter Schools Allocate Money to Schools While the UPSFF is used to set the total budget for DCPS and each charter school, both sectors then have a lot of flexibility over what to do with it. In DCPS, the process currently works like this: • Step 1: DCPS decides how much to set aside for central office functions, school supports (like food services), and directly to schools themselves. • Step 2: DCPS allocates resources to individual schools, governed by a School Budget Development Guide, including a “comprehensive staffing model” that dictates how many teachers, counselors, custodians, each school gets based on its student population. For example, schools with 22 or more English Language Learners get a full-time ELL teacher, and every elementary school gets a music, art, and physical education teacher. Most school positions are required, but some are “flexible,” and local school communities can allocate them as they want. • Step 3: Local School Advisory Teams (LSATs), comprising staff and parents at each school, make budget recommendations to the school leadership, especially over flexible positions. There is one exception: funds for “at-risk” DCPS students are required to be allocated separately, with money flowing to the schools where students are enrolled, to ensure that these resources actually go to help at-risk students. (As discussed below, DCPS is diverting a large share of at-risk funds.) In public charter schools, there is no uniform process. Each charter school has complete autonomy over how to spend the resources they get through the

UPSFF, though they are required to adequately meet the needs of special education students and English Language Learners. It also is up to each charter school to create their own process for setting the school budget and for how they want to engage parents.

How Transparent Are School Budgets in DC? As noted, DCPS publishes a guide to their budget process. They also publish fact sheets that highlight budget allocations school by school. Together, these create a reasonable amount of transparency about the resources that each school receives, though they may not explain the decisions that lead some schools to get more resources than others. In other words, the school budgets are a good starting point for parents wanting to get involved in budget advocacy, but just a start. They may raise more questions than they answer. The DC Public Charter School Board (PCSB) gathers financial information on each charter school, including its budget, audited finances and tax return. PCSB also conducts a Financial Analysis Review (FAR Report) of the charter sector. As with DCPS, the information is useful but not perfect. The budgets it shares, for example, are for last year. The budgets list special education teachers, but don’t break out English as a Second Language teachers, social workers, or guidance counselors. Both DCPS and PCSB report annually on how schools spend their “at-risk” funds.

Current DC School Budget Issues There are a number of ways in which funding for schools is not keeping up with needs, and where the budget process falls short of full inclusion. Failure to Keep Up with Rising Costs: School costs rise from year to year, primarily due to staff salary costs, but also as energy, maintenance, and technology costs grow. Yet DC has no standard for increasing the school budget to keep up with these. We could improve school stability by setting a rule to increase the formula each year to match inflation. Failure to Support Students with Added Needs: The UPSFF add-on for English Language Learners is about 20 percent below where it should be, according to a 2013 “Adequacy Study,” and funding to support at-risk students is over one-third below the level considered appropriate. Diverting At-Risk Funds: In recent years, DCPS has diverted about half of its at-risk funds to general education functions, rather than to provide en-

EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF CAPITOL HILL & BEYOND hanced services at high-poverty schools. That’s denying students the opportunities they need to succeed. Limited Parental Input in DCPS: While every school has an LSAT (a group of parents and school staff ) to make budget recommendations, the information given to LSATs is often confusing, the time to review the budget is short, and principals can overrule them. This comes from personal experience as an LSAT member at several schools. (The budget engagement process at charter schools is less clear, because each school can do whatever it wants to engage parents on the budget, including nothing.)

How You Can Get Involved in the DC Budget Process It may still be the middle of this school year, but now’s the time to start advocating for next year’s school budget. Policymakers and school leaders need to hear from you! Here’s some ways to do that. • Mayor Bowser Budget Engagement Forums: This February, Mayor Bowser will host three events throughout the city to get resident input on the budget. Influencing her budget is a key to success. • DC Council Performance Oversight Hearings: The Council holds hearings throughout February and March on every DC government agency, including DCPS and PCSB. Look at www.dccouncil.us for the calendar. • Your School’s Local School Advisory Team: In DC public schools, LSATs meet every month, and the budget is often a topic at this point in the calendar year. If you care about your DC school—or all DC schools—getting the resources they need, you can only make a difference if you let your voice be heard. Ed Lazere is the Executive Director of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (www.dcfpi.org). DCFPI promotes budget and policy solutions to reduce poverty and inequality in the District of Columbia and increase opportunities for residents to build a better future. u

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Between Academic Success and Failure: Unresolved Trauma, Part 3 by Jonetta Rose Barras e’re only now becoming facile in the language of trauma,” said DC Attorney General Karl Racine, who is heartened by the District’s progress. “This is an opportunity to throw a Marshall Plan out there.” A $12 billion, post-World War II initiative, the Marshall Plan was designed by the United States to prevent the spread of Communism and to assist European countries in restructuring their battered cities and bruised culture. Many people use it as an analogy to argue that something huge and dramatic must be done to solve a social or economic problem. DC education and health advocates, parents, students and others have argued such a broad, inclusive plan is needed to deal with a crisis in childhood trauma. Nearly 50 percent of DC children citywide have suffered two or more traumatic events, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Those traumas could include abuse and neglect, parental abandonment, parental incarceration, bullying, homelessness, limited family income, poverty, substance abuse, domestic and general violence. Children aged 6 to 17 who have had two or more adverse childhood expe-

riences (ACEs) are twice as likely to be disengaged from school compared to untraumatized peers, researchers have concluded. A deeper dive into the performance of District public school students suggests a strong correlation between academic failure and trauma. Consistent with the CDC report, the majority of DC public school students have scored “below proficient” in the past three years on English and math exams. District officials appear reluctant to make the connection. Trauma has a physical health dimension as well. “Childhood adversity literally gets under our skin, changing people in ways that can endure in their bodies for decades,” said Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, author of the “Deepest Well: Healing the LongTerm Effects of Childhood Adversity.” “It can tip a child’s developmental trajectory and affect physiology. It can trigger chronic inflammation and hormonal changes that last a lifetime. It can alter the way DNA is read and how cells replicate, and it can dramatically increase risk for heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes.” Rather than just deal with trauma’s aftermath, said Judith Sandalow, executive director of the Children’s Law Center DC (CLC), “We have to move upstream and begin to stop some of these problems.”

Imagining a Marshall Plan

Trauma survivor and mother Finesse Graves said a visit to her family’s apartment by officials from Rocketship Rise, her daughter’s Ward 8 charter school, made all the difference for her child.

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What would be the key architectural and content elements of an anti-trauma-type Marshall Plan? How much would it cost, and who would implement or manage it? Advocates and others interviewed in Part 1 and Part 2 of this series have said that the city must do more than simply increase the number of trained and licensed mental health clinicians in public schools. Some have asserted that an anti-trauma effort re-

quires the assessment of all public-school children. Others have argued for the implementation of an integrated intervention and treatment model involving children, parents and other significant family members to deal with generational trauma prevalent in the city. The plan would also include expansion of existing programs like restorative justice, which provides an opportunity for a perpetrator to meet a victim and make amends for any harm while possibly establishing a relationship between the two. The Alternatives to Court Experience Diversion program operated by the Department of Human Services (DHS) in collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is the kind of “evidence-based, high-quality intervention to support children and families [that] should not be reserved only for children who end up in the justice system,” OAG Special Counsel for Juvenile Justice Reform Seema Gajwani told the publication Street Sense. “It should be for families and children who need that support in their schools,” added Gajwani. Public schools could be restructured, and universal home visits should be mandated. Trauma survivor Finesse Graves believes they are essential. Graves has been through a lot; she was traumatized as a child, forced to travel in and out of drug dens to purchase narcotics for her mother. Later, Finesse went to live with her grandmother who soon died. Finesse became an emancipated minor ultimately ending up homeless and pregnant. She and her daughter lived in and out of homeless shelters; desperate to stabilize her housing, she went back to live with her mother. Graves said a visit to her family’s apartment by officials from Rocketship Rise, her daughter’s Ward 8 charter school, made all the difference for her child. “Once they got to know what we were going through as a family, they knew what [my daughter] needed.” No citywide anti-trauma Marshall Plan would be complete absent a public health campaign designed to educate people on the nature and prevention of trauma. Such a campaign could be modeled on those in the past few years that have targeted HIV/AIDS, smoking and teen pregnancy. To provide accountability, focus and coordi-

nation, some advocates and teachers have advised the creation of a Trauma Czar, who would consolidate and coordinate all related programs with the goal of ending childhood trauma in the District. “The city needs one person dealing with all of this,” said one Ballou High School teacher. How much would a Marshall Plan for ending trauma cost? That is unclear. However, it could save money. The CDC has estimated that on an annual basis the country spends as much as $124 billion dealing with the effects of the “maltreatment of children.” That number includes as much as $3.9 billion for criminal justice, $25 billion in healthcare, $4.5 billion for child welfare, $4.6 billion for special education and $83.5 billion in lost productivity. Two-thirds of the District’s $14 billion budget goes to cover human or social services costs primarily associated with homelessness, welfare, juvenile delinquency, police services and public education. Programs that cut at the root of these issues could be money savers. “All of [those] social ills are not only bad for people, but costly for everybody,” said Sandalow “There are some simple things [that] would make a dramatic difference.”

Road Maps Abound While not using the term Marshall Plan, other jurisdictions have focused resources on fighting childhood trauma. These governmental efforts have been supplemented by the work of local advocates, private businesses and nonprofit organizations. In Georgia, the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation’s (AVLF) “Standing with Our Neighbors” program has reduced the number of evictions occurring at Thomasville Heights Elementary School. Twenty evictions were prevented. The program was designed to halt chil-

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dren from leaving the school because their families were becoming homeless. As a result of the AVLF, Thomasville’s turnover rate caused by homelessness dropped from 40 percent to 25 percent in one year. The AVLF has expanded to two new schools and is working with nine other law firms. The state of Massachusetts established the Trauma and Learning Policy Initiative, a collaboration between Massachusetts Advocates for Children and Harvard Law School, “to create trauma-sensitive schools.” It has been so effective that the state has one of the lowest national percentages of children with ACE scores of two or more adverse experiences. In Washington state, Teri Barila founded the Children’s Resilience Initiative (CRI), a public-private collaboration directed at reducing trauma’s negative emotional, social and health effects. Barila held community meetings to persuade companies, nonprofits and government agencies to embrace trauma-informed care as a customer service and business model. Under CRI’s guidance, to cite one example, Lincoln High School in Walla Walla implemented a trauma-informed approach in 2009. Its graduation rate increased from 44 percent to 78 percent by 2014. Tonette Walker, the wife of former Wisconsin governor Scott Walker, led a rigorous and extensive trauma-informed care initiative that involved a cross-sector of state agencies, including not so obvious ones like Workforce Development and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. Among other things the Wisconsin Trauma Project has provided training for caregivers in trauma-informed parenting. Last year, working closely with Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wisconsin), Walker helped encourage passage of House Resolution 443. The bipartisan measure, which received very little media attention, recognized “the importance, effectiveness, and need

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for trauma-informed care among existing programs and agencies at the federal level; and encourages the use and practice of trauma-informed care within the federal government, its agencies and the United States Congress.” By contrast, in DC “a cross-sector trauma-informed coalition has not been achieved despite efforts in 2015-2016 to launch Trauma-Free DC,” according to ACE’s Connection, a nonprofit group focused on helping communities recognize the impact of trauma and develop policies and programs to address the problem.

Next Steps “The [DC] government has taken several miniscule steps,” acknowledged Davon Harris, a senior at Richard Wright Public Charter School for Journalism and Media Arts, who started a campaign for more public-school therapists. “There is no time to waste,” added Harris. As an example of steps already taken, Harris and others point to a cornucopia of DC laws focused on children and youth: the School Safety Act, the Fair Access to Schools Act, the Youth Suicide Act and the Neighborhood Engagement Achieves Results (NEAR) Act. All of these address trauma’s consequences. None root out its causes. Many have been poorly implemented, lacked citywide coordination or have been insufficiently funded. A broader solution, according to CLC’s Sandalow, is the immediate installation of a trauma-informed operational and teaching model for all public schools. Such institutions focus on what happened to a child, rather than what is wrong, she explained. Researchers have said that by bolstering children in four prime areas – “relationships with teachers and peers; their ability to self-regulate behaviors, emotions, and attention; their success in academic and non-academic areas; and their physical and emotional health and well-being” – the chances

My clients are saying... for overcoming trauma and adverse experiences are greatly improved. Equally important, every state that saw a reduction in trauma among children had implemented a cross-sector, multi-level community engagement campaign that included small meetings, conferences and broadcast public service announcements. “We have made it our mission to do a lot in the community in terms of psycho-education,” explained Satira Streeter, clinical psychologist, founder and executive director of Ward 8’s Ascensions Psychological and Community Services Inc. Streeter also said media campaigns like the “no spanking” one she ran two years ago are important for helping parents and community leaders understand how their behaviors can either trigger old traumas or create new ones. “Using an empowerment lens, we can say, yes, you’ve been traumatized. How do you not traumatize the children in your life by spanking them, by cursing them out, by hitting them upside the head? How do you not traumatize the woman in your life by hitting her, by talking bad to her? How do you not emasculate the man in your life?” she asked. Residents “can’t just wait on the government,” she continued. If the government officials will not implement a Marshall Plan for eliminating trauma, as Racine suggested, advocates and civic leaders may have to step into the gap. “We have to be sure our children come out of this whole childhood thing as unharmed as possible,” added Streeter. Jonetta Rose Barras is a DC-based freelance journalist. This series was produced with a fellowship from the Fund for Journalism on Child WellBeing, a program of the University of Southern California Annenberg Center for Health Journalism. u

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Heart and Soul of the Hill Center By Stephanie Deutsch ate in 2009 Frank Robinson got an lack of affordable housing, to agitate for “Housassignment from a temp agency for ing Now!” Frank was part of a group that travwhat he thought would be a few elled from New York City on foot, spending two days work digging a trench on the and a half weeks walking, being fed and encourgrounds of a dilapidated building aged by volunteers along the way, ending up on on Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. A massive renothe National Mall. He listened to Coretta Scott vation was beginning, turning the Civil War era King, Mayor Marion Barry, the Reverend JesOld Naval Hospital into a community resource. se Jackson. Stevie Wonder performed. Along Today, sitting in the cozy ground floor office, the with other demonstrators, Frank was housed in “cave” he occupies as Building Superintendent trailers on New York Avenue and fed by organiof the Hill Center, he remembers the winding zations like So Others May Eat, the 9:30 Club road that brought him to the place that he deand local churches. scribes as “more than a job. It’s my life.” After the march he stayed on in the city, Frank is a New Yorker, born and raised durbut the next few years were tough. It wasn’t uning the late 50s and 60s on the lower east side in til 1995 – he remembers the exact date, NovemAlphabet City, a lively neighborhood that mixed ber 5 -- that Frank admitted to himself how tired old-time immigrants from Germany and Eastern he was of the way he had been living. He had a Europe with more recent arrivals from the Amer“moment of clarity” and finally “surrendered.” ican South and Puerto Rico, as well as artists and He changed his life by getting into a shelter and musicians. His parents were from rural Virginlooking for a program to help him maintain his ia and summers they’d send Frank and his five sobriety. He found it with the Community Acolder brothers down South to learn to pull totion Group, housed in the carriage house of bacco on the farm and to say “the yes ma’am and the Old Naval Hospital. The late Hal Gordon, the no ma’am.” He played lots of sports at Police founder of that group, became one of many men Boys’ clubs and was particularly good at basketwho mentored him. Slowly, Frank found a new ball and baseball. “I was a left handed catcher way of life. Frank Robinson. Photo: David Deautch so I could throw you out at third,” The kind of work he knew he remembers. Frank went to lohow to do was construction cal public schools including P.S. which eventually brought him 97, J.H.S. 22, Chelsea Vocationto Whiting-Turner Construcal School, where he took shop tion at the Old Naval Hospiclasses, and Haaren High School tal. Frank was on the project the where he was on the honor roll. day it broke ground in July 2010. After graduating, he learned He got to know the building inwelding at Apex Trade School. side and out, ripping up linoBut at some point he took misleum from the hard wood floors, steps and his life went into what and learning the ins and outs of he describes as a “downward spiall the mechanical systems. As ral.” He began using drugs, lost the building neared completion his job and, eventually, found the project manager recommendhimself homeless. ed to Diana Ingraham, Executive It was, in fact, homelessness Director of Hill Center, that she that brought him to Washington, consider Frank for a permanent DC. In the fall of 1989 a coalition job. She knew him well from the Hill Center, a lively cgathering place for classes, art shows, social events and public meetof organizations brought demonmany hard hat tours of the buildings. Photo: Djenno Bacvic Photography strators to the capital to protest a ing she had taken and she val-

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IN MEMORIAM

MARGARET HOLLISTER (1917–2019) Local Advocate for Libraries and Literacy by Neal Gregory argaret Hollister, who was instrumental in establishing the Friends of Southeast Library and was a lifelong advocate for reading and literacy, died January 3 at an assisted living facility in Vermont She was 102. Margaret grew up in Peking, China, the daughter of Presbyterian missionaries and spent most of her life on Capitol Hill in a house on 9th Street, SE, that she and friends built mostly from scrap lumber. Her time in China (1917 to 1940) was a turbulent period that included rampant poverty and starvation, fears of “foreign devils,” the rise of communism, and the Japanese invasion. She was fluent in Chinese and throughout her life was influenced by the culture of her childhood. In 2010, after taking a writing course at George Washington University, Margaret published Inheriting China, a memoir about her exotic upbringing and her subsequent life in the United States. With searing honesty she told of her struggles to maintain her faith as she saw people huddled against the mission walls trying to keep warm in the bitter Chinese winter. “If we were in China to improve the lives of the Chinese people,” she wrote, “something was going seriously wrong.” With similar candor, she wrote of her unhappy marriage, her divorce, the death of an autistic son and her own psychological problems. As a missionary child, Margaret obtained a scholarship to Wellesley from alumna Madame Chiang KaiShek, making a seven-day trek aboard the Trans-Siberian Express and continuing across Canada to New England. With little money, she worked as a waitress at the elite school, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. Margaret later got a master’s degree in Social Work from Catholic University and worked in public health for 38 years in the D.C. government. At the age of 60, she learned to play the cello and joined the McLean Symphony Orchestra. She was active in mentoring and reading to young

children in the Capitol Hill neighborhood and helped re-establish the defunct friends’ group at the Southeast Library, becoming its president in the 1970s. She was a strong advocate for increased funding for the city’s libraries. A special cause was updating and maintaining the restrooms at Southeast, which she contended were in such terrible shape that parents were reluctant to bring their children to story hour. Margaret was in her eighties when she continued her crusade, getting on a bus and traveling to branch libraries in Anacostia, Chevy Chase, Palisades or wherever the monthly library board was scheduled. She became known as the “bathroom lady” and finally won her fight when Southeast was remodeled in 2007. In 2004 she took her grandchildren to China to show them where she had grwn up, or as she said, “closing the circle.” u

Memorial Service A memorial service for Margaret Hollister is scheduled at the Hill Center at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 17.

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CHV GALA GOES TO THE MOON Dining, Dancing, and Live and Silent Auctions By Karen Stuck Party-goers will be able form. For information, to choose from among about contact Molly Singer a dozen salon dinners with at msinger@capitolinteresting personalities inhillvillage.org or 202cluding USA Today Washing543-1778. ton Bureau Chief Susan Page, The Gala supWashington Post fashion critports Capitol Hill Vilic Robin Givhan, and former lage’s social services City Administrator and curprogram and communirent Emerson Collective CFO ty engagement. CHV is Dan Tangherlini. a non-profit (501c3) orThe silent auction will ganization dedicated to provide the opportunity to sustaining and enrichbid on vacation homes at Reing the community of hoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Capitol Hill residents Cape May, Vermont, Philafor the long term. CHV delphia, rural Virginia, upachieves this through state New York, Thousand four pillars, central to Island Park, NY; Fire Island; its work: communiand the coast of Maine. ty, service, advocacy, More auction items and and longevity. Success Last year’s Capitol Hill Village Gala celebrated salon dinners are expected to baseball’s all-star game hosted by the Nationis achieved through be added, and a complete list als. Abe Lincoln, one of the racing presidents a small staff and hunwas on hand to greet CHV Execfutive Director appears at https:// Molly Singer, program emcee Bruce Brennan, dreds of volunteers. u capitolhillvillage. and program chair Linda Goodman. org/gala. Bidding on salon dinners closes at 8:30 p.m., and the silent auction bidding will end at 8:45 p.m., with the live auction beginning after. Gala tickets are $125 each with the opportunity to reserve an eight-person table for $1,000. Visit the CHV web-site at https://capitolhillvillage.org/gala to purchase tickets on-line or to download a registration form that can be mailed to the Capitol Hill Village. Sponsorships are also available at $1,250, $3,000, 5,000, $7,500 and $10,000 year’s Capitol Hill Village Gala celebrated baseball’s alllevels. Access the gala web- Last star game hosted by the Nationals. Party-goers brought out The annual Capitol Hill Village Gala brings out festive dresses, and site for a sponsor registration their baseball memorabilia and dressed for the game. these 2018 party-goers make sure they won’t forget the occasion.

ifty years ago in July, the world eagerly watched as Neil Armstrong took mankind’s first steps on the moon. The Capitol Hill Village is commemorating the occasion and promises to “Fly You to the Moon” while keeping your feet firmly grounded at its 11th annual Gala. Blastoff is set for 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, at St. Mark’s Church, 301 A St. SE. In addition to an evening of good food and drink served by Well Dunn Catering, and dancing to tunes spun by DJ Rhome Anderson, partygoers can take part in silent and live auctions and bid on salon dinners. The Live auction will feature a selection of special outings and experiences including a behind-the-scenes tour of Winterthur, America’s premier decorative arts museum, with an overnight stay in Wilmington; an overnight trip to Chicago complete with hotel and tickets to a Cubs-Nationals game at Wrigley Field; tickets to a Washington Capitals-Tampa Bay Lightning hockey game; and Fleetwood Mac concert tickets.

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ANC 6A REPORT by Nicholas L. Alberti

Chair, Mike Soderman as Secretary and Brian Alcorn as Treasurer. For committee chairs and contact information, visit anc6a.org.

Controversy Over Former Nursing Housing into Luxury Condominiums

Currently, 201 8th St. NE consists of a vacant medical office building that was originally many small residenhair Phil Toomajian tial units to house nursing staff for the nearby hospital (6A02) called the Adand a surface parking lot. The developer’s plan is to visory Neighborhood create five, large luxury condo units, one per floor in (ANC) 6A meeting the existing building as a matter of right, and use part to order at Miner Elof the property’s parking lot to construct four addiementary School, 601 15th St. NE, tional condos within two new townhouses. As a pracwith Commissioners Brian Alcorn tical matter, the old main entrance of existing build(6A08), Stephanie Zimny (6A06), ing must be preserved, as it is the primary architectural Amber Gove (6A04), Sondra Phillipsdetail of the front of the building. However, due to a Gilbert (6A07), Ruth Ann Hudson number of fire, safety and accessibility regulations the (6A05) and Mike Soderman (6A03) two means of egress must be a distance apart. Thus in attendance. Commissioner Marie the proposal agreed to by Historic Preservation OfClaire Brown (6A01) was absent. fice (HPO) and the developer, is to have the new primary entrance located down an existing alleyway off Election of of Constitution Avenue through the east side of the Commission Officers building. Per Commissioner Soderman, several neighWith unanimous support, Amber bors including retired Senator Bill Nelson, who lives Gove will take over as Chair in the adjacent property on Constitution Avenue, obof the commission with ject to having the entrance so close to their properPhil Toomaties. The developer has pledged to do what is possijian as Vice ble to minimize associated noise with people entering and exiting the building. The Economic Development and Zoning Committee recommended approval conditional upon the developer agreeing to relinquish Residential Parking Permits (RPP) but the developer claims this is unfair, not legally enforceable and would therefore not agree to it. Commissioner Toomajian pointed out these agreements are common in ANC6A and have functioned well at other properties. The commission struggled to develop a motion with respect to a letter of support. Ultimately the motion was to send a letter of support to the Historic Preservation Board (HPRB), which failed by a vote of 3 to 4 with Commissioners Gove, Zimny and Phillips-Gilbert voting in favor and Commissioners Toomajian, Alcorn, Hudson and Soderman against. There will be no letter sent from the ANC in either opposition or support to the HPRB.

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The commissioners voted, unanimously, to send a letter of support to the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) for special exceptions from the lot occupancy requirements and the rear yard setback requirements to construct a rear deck addition to an existing attached principal dwelling unit at 1210 Maryland Ave. NE (BZA #19893). The commissioners voted, unanimously, to send a letter to the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) conveying a petition requesting resident-only parking signs for the 1000 block of F Street NE and the 800 block of 8th Street NE.

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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The commissioners voted, unanimously, to send a letter to DDOT in support of the establishment of No-Turn-On-Red restrictions at the intersection of Constitution Avenue NE, 13th Street NE and Tennessee Avenue NE as well as the intersection of Maryland Avenue NE, 15th Street NE, Benning Road NE, Bladensburg NE and H Street NE.

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The commissioners voted, unanimously, to send letter of support to the DDOT Public Space Committee to allow Duffy’s Irish Pub (1016 H St. NE), to operate a sidewalk café conditioned on the applicant’s agreement to operate during agreed upon hours, to make reasonable efforts to contain noise within the sidewalk café, to only use the space for food and drink service, to use moveable chairs and tables that shall be moved to an interior patio when not in use, to ensure no trash container of any sort will be on public space, to regularly maintain the adjacent tree boxes and to keep the all areas in front of the business and within the sidewalk café clean. The commissioners voted, unanimously, though Commissioner Toomajian recused himself citing conflicts with his employment, to send a letter to Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Mayor Muriel Bowser, D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson, Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen, and all At-large Councilmembers joining Councilmember Allen in opposition to a new NFL stadium on the RFK campus site.

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imously, to protest the request by Dynamix Lounge (1220 H St. NE) to extend its hours of operation, sale of alcohol, and live entertainment on Fridays from 2:00 am to 3:00 am closing time and opening at 11:00 am Sunday instead of 12:00 pm.

Single Member District (SMD) Reports Commissioner Gove encouraged residents to use the interactive map created as part of DDOT’s Vision Zero initiative to record traffic incidents. This map can be found by visiting visionzero.ddot.dc.gov/VisionZero. She also thanked Atlast Vet for hosting a recent Community Clean Up which are held the first Saturday of each month. Additional information can be found by visiting the community calendar page of anc6a.org. Commissioner Toomajian shared that DDOT will be conducting safe routes to school studies as part of the Vision Zero initiative around School Within School and Ludlow-Taylor Elementary.

Next ANC 6A meeting is Thursday, Feb. 14th, 7pm Miner ES 601 15th St NE Alcohol Beverage Licensing Committee - Tuesday, Feb. 19th 7pm at Sherwood Recreation Center • 640 10th St., NE Jay Williams - Co-Chair (906-0657) / Christopher Seagle - Co-Chair

Transportation & Public Space Committee - Monday, Feb. 25th 7pm at Capitol Hill Towers Community Room • 900 G St., NE Elizabeth Nelson - Chair

Economic Development & Zoning Committee - Wednesday, Feb. 20th 7pm at Sherwood Recreation Center • 640 10th St., NE Brad Greenfield - Chair (Brad.greenfield@gmail.com 202 262-9365)

Community Outreach Committee - Monday, Feb. 25th 7pm at Eastern High School • 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.

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

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6C

ANC 6B REPORT by Elizabeth O’Gorek NC 6B elected new officers. Present were: Jennifer Samolyk (6B01), Gerald Sroufe (6B02, Secretary), Brian Ready (6B03, Parliamentarian), Kirsten Oldenburg (6B04),

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

Next Meeting: February 13, 2019 7 pm at Heritage Foundation, 214 Massachusetts Ave NE.

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

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

ANC 6C02 Karen Wirt (202) 547-7168 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

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 Alcoholic Beverage Licensing First Monday, 7 pm Contact: anc6c.abl.committee@gmail.com Grants Last Thursday, 7 pm Contact: torylord@gmail.com Twitter: @ANC_6C_Grants 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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MPD First District Commander Morgan Kane speaks at the Jan. 15th meeting of ANC 6B, addressing concerns with a Dec. 22nd stop of three boys by seven oﬃcers.

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Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) First District Commander Morgan Kane briefed the January meeting of ANC 6B on a Dec. 22nd incident when seven officers detained three black youth near Frager’s Hardware (1323 E St. SE). That interaction was filmed over the course of about an hour by Hill resident Ariel Gory. Parts of the video were posted to social media. The incident began at around 1:30 p.m. Dec. 22 when police responded to bystander reports of an elderly man being followed into the 12th Street SE CVS. The caller said the man was being threatened by three children in possession of a knife and provided a description of the three children involved. Three boys were initially stopped on the 1300 block of E Street by members of the MPD Bicycle Unit. The officers accompanied the three boys back to the CVS. En route, four more officers stopped the group, questioning the boys further just outside of Frager’s Hardware. The three boys were held by the seven officers for nearly an hour before they were released to the custody of parents and guardians. The man at CVS declined to press charges or file a report. Community members were outraged at what they saw as an excessive number of officers –seven officers to stop three boys—as well as the length of detention. Many said the stop

was an example of the criminalization of black boys. Attendees questioned why seven armed officers were necessary to question three young boys. Kane said this had happened in part because two separate units responded to the incident. A four-member bicycle unit that travels as a team initially stopped the boys. A second unit of officers interviewed the elderly man near the CVS. After the man left to return home, the second unit met up with the bicycle unit and the boys. Attendees from Black Lives Matter (BLM) DC and Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ DC) appeared to state their opinion that such officer interactions were a result of prejudice and were damaging to young black boys. One mother said she worried her 16-year-old son would be killed. Maurice Cook, Executive Director of Serve Your City DC, implored Kane. “Please listen and hear that black people are being criminalized in this community.” Kane said that the stop was not random. She said the children were questioned by the police because they matched the radio description of three boys involved in what was then believed to be a potentially violent crime. Kane said that the children were in the custody of officers for about 40 minutes total, the bulk of that time spent waiting for parents to arrive. Kane acknowledged that there were problems with the tone of at least two of the officers but said that they were not disciplined. Calling it a training opportunity, she said she had spoken with the officers. However, Kane defended the decision to stop the three minors, saying that the children were believed to possess a knife and that officers were unsure at the time if the case was an armed robbery or assault. “What would you have me do?” she said. “We had a potentially violent crime, we had to at least question them.” Noting that she was raising her own son in the First District, Kane said that the last thing that MPD wanted was for children to think they were not there to protect them or did not want

them to succeed in school. “We’re not going to fix this without working together,” she said, offering to conduct outreach and work with members of the community. Community members made it clear that the failure to release footage from officer body cameras was a key issue for them. In late December, Commissioner Denise Krepp (ANC 6B10) submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to view the video, and was sent a bill to redact the video in excess of $5,000. When Krepp requested the fee be waived, citing her status as an elected official, police responded by saying that juvenile police records are confidential and cannot be disclosed. At the meeting, FOIA Officer Inspector Vendette Parker said that redactions are necessary when body worn cameras pick up information from the radios also worn by officers, as well as to obscure identities of people passing by. Community member Zack Weinstein said that these regulations rendered the body worn camera virtually pointless for the community looking to hold officers accountable. “At the end of the day, almost any recording could be disqualified,” he said.

Short Term Housing Rental Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) spoke on the Short-Term Rental Regulation and Affordable Housing Protection Act, which impacts rentals on platforms such as Air BnB. The legislation was given final approval in November 2018 but will not be fully enforced until October 2019 or when fully funded, whichever is later. The Zoning Commission has been asked to resolve a problem with a regulation forbidding short-term rent-

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als in residential zones, but the Chairman said the law could be enforced regardless. Mendelson said the law created new license requirements for short-term units and restricts rentals of primary residences to 90 days while absent (there is no limit when homeowners are present). Those who can demonstrate that employment or family situations require them to leave the District for more than 90 days a year can apply for a hardship exemption to the cap. This means people can rent out basement units, but cannot rent out a second home.

the committee by developers responding to the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development’s (DMPED) Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop a 42,252 square foot parking lot near the corner of North Capitol and New York Avenue NE. Six teams representing various combinations of developers presented projects to the committee during two committee sessions outlining their proposals. DMPED is expected to select a winner sometime in February. Each of the proposals offer apartments, art and retail space and public space. All offer rental homes with some levThe commissioners of ANC 6C are photographed after their January 2019 meeting at the Heritage Foundation (214 Massachusetts Ave. NE). L-R: Robb Dooling (6C06), Mark Eckenel of affordable housing. Two Other Business wiler (Vice-Chair, 6C04), Karen Wirt (Chair, 6C02), Joel Kelty (6C05, Treasurer), Jay Adelstein plans offer hotels while one In other business, the ANC (6C03), and Christine Healey (Secretary, 6C01). offers a combination of rentals voted to: and condominiums. Five offer Support a request from The next meeting of ANC 6B will take place at 7 p.m. parking and all offer an element of public space. Tuesday, February 12 at the Hill Center at the Old NaLittle Pearl (Carriage House at 921 Pennsylvaval Hospital (921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE). Visit anc6b. Members of the public and the Washington nia Ave. SE) to amend the license to allow an exorg for more info, or find @ANC6B on Twitter. u Interfaith Network (WIN), a congregation-based tension of Sunday business hours from 9 p.m. to citizens organization committed to addressing 11:30 p.m.; community issues, spoke on the importance of Support a Historic Preservation Applicaaffordable housing to the neighborhood. tion (HPA) 9-0-1 for 628 A St. SE to add a twoPZ&E did not recommend a single proposal, story rear and side addition with one story roofbut rather provided evaluations of each proposal top addition and an arched walkway from front to as well as umbrella recommendations. The ANC rear on entry level in the side yard. Commissioner voted unanimously to send a letter to DMPED in Oldenburg, who generally opposes the closure of support of recommendations in the PZ & E reside yards, abstained; port, also stating: Support an HPA application for a rear addi• preference for partnerships between develtion to 302 South Carolina Ave. SE. The applicaopers and established non-profit-partners; tion had been heard previously with a third story; by Elizabeth O’Gorek • opposition to a hotel, as there are three withthat had been removed and the space reclaimed by in three blocks of the area; extending a rear addition by two and a half feet. dvisory Neighborhood Commis• support for projects that incorporate higher Passed 9-0-1 (Commissioner Ready abstaining). sion (ANC) 6C elected new ofquantities of more affordable, larger (3-bedThe ANC opposed an application from the ficers. Present were: Christine room) units, and calling for more units to be owner of 121 Seventh St. SE by a vote of (6-4). The Healey (Secretary, 6C01), Karen added at the 80 percent Area Median Income plans as presented to the ANC Planning and ZonWirt (Chair, 6C02), Jay Adelstein ing Committee called for a third story and rear ad(AMI) level; (6C03), Mark Eckenwiler (Vice-Chair, 6C04), Joel dition. The applicant had modified the plans to ad• strong support for LEED gold as minimum Kelty (6C05, Treasurer) and Robb Dooling (6C06). dress concerns with mass, removal of cornice and standard for any project; windows. After some discussion, the ANC voted to • that the ultimate awardee not just build, but Proposals for Development at oppose the application because of concerns with commit to maintain a potential park on N 2 Paterson St. NE the front door and rear window configuration and Street; Commissioner Eckenwiler, Chair of the Planning, the third story window treatment. • that any courtyard or greenspace be accessiZoning and Economic (PZ&E) Committee, preble to the public; sented a report on the six proposals presented to

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that affordable units be great in absolute number and percentage of total units and incorporate a support for the use of a District subsidy if that is necessary to increase those numbers, and • that any proposal provide meaningful connection to and integration with N Street park.

Auditor Says Grant to Elementary School Does Not Benefit ANC Grants Committee Chair Victoria Lord said that an auditor in the Office of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission (OANC) said that ANC 6C could not provide funds to support a literacy program at Ludlow-Taylor Elementary school because it does not benefit all residents of the ANC. The Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) program is an intensive, small-group intervention for students who have special difficulty with reading and writing. The program is designed to help participants meet grade-level expectations and elevate the expertise of teachers working with those students. Ludlow-Taylor Elementary is on the boundary between ANC 6A and 6C. Lord said that historically grants at the school have been provided jointly by the two ANCs. In this case, the Capitol Hill Community Foundation (CHCF) will provide $2,500 in funds and the two ANCs intend to provide $2,900 each, the remainder of the funds necessary to purchase materials. Lord said OANC stated that the grant does not meet OANC qualifications because it benefits particular students at a particular school rather than the ANC as a whole. She said that the committee has previously provided grants to help elderly residents, elementary school students and homeless

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residents of the ANC. “The view that the grants committee has always taken is to use the money as best we can to improve life for the ANC as a whole. I do not have to personally be using this literacy program to benefit from students within my ANC having better literacy levels,” she said, adding that to her knowledge no ANC had been informed of a change in interpretation from the rules previously followed. “To argue that each grant must benefit each individual resident of an ANC leads us to a situation where the only grant that we could give would be to give each resident ten dollars,” Lord continued. Chair of the Grants Committee for the Ludlow-Taylor Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) Rachel Turow said the third to fifth grade teachers asked the PTO for support in purchasing the Fountas & Pinnelli program. She said the grant would not only make it possible for Ludlow-Taylor to implement the LLI, but would also make Ludlow-Taylor a resource for other schools in Ward 6 and the DCPS system who are interested in the program. Lord said the grant committees from ANC 6A and 6C would work together to resolve the sudden impasse and change to their understanding of the rules that bind ANC grants. The ANC voted to endorse the application as is, contingent upon approval from OANC, and to write a letter to both Director of the OANC Gottleib Simon, as well as to the Facilities Procurement Committee, which has oversight over OANC, to ask that the ANC have leeway over the interpretation of the rule.

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Support a Historic Preservation Application (HPA) for a third-floor addition and new front basement entrance at 634 Lexington Ave. NE but noting concerns with detail on basement stairway guardrails and impact of changes to roofline on metal flashing. oppose a liquor license application for DC Live for a new 52-seat sidewalk café at Club Elevate (15 K St. NE) on all three grounds. support a Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) application for a special exception for a two-story addition at 913 Seventh St. NE. support a BZA application for an enclosed staircase to a rooftop deck at 434 Fourth St. NE partially support an HPA from owner at 224 C St. NE for plans for a second-story garage addition, with opposition to the alley-facing façade noted. support a Public Space Application from Fancy Radish (600 H St. NE) for a four-table, eight-seat unenclosed sidewalk café. support a Notice of Intent from DDOT to install no-turn-on-red signs at five intersections in ANC 6C, identifying two additional intersections that could benefit from similar installation and emphasize the need for strong enforcement of regulations.

ANC 6C meets at 7:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month (except August) in the ground floor conference room at the Heritage Foundation (214 Massachusetts Ave. NE). The next meeting of ANC 6C will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 13. Learn more at anc6c.org. u

Other Business In other business, the ANC voted to: • send a letter to DDOT Director Jeff Marootian expressing disappointment with the lack of meaningful action by Union Station Redevelopment Corporation (USRC) to address traffic flow problems and cyclist and pedestrian safety in Columbus Circle. • send a letter to Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6-D) in support of a park residents were working to establish at West Virginia Ave from K Street to Eighth Street NE and ask him to explore design and funding options, as well as a letter to DDOT asking them to explore the installation of Capital Bike Share Station at the park.

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ANC 6D REPORT by Andrew Lightman dvisory Neighborhood Commission 6D met on Jan. 23. Commissioners Gail Fast (6D01), Anna Forgie (6D02), Ronald Collins (6D03), Andy Litsky (6D04)

and Anthony Dale (6D05), Rhonda N. Hamilton (6D06) and Edward Daniels (6D07) were on the dais. Commissioner Litsky presided. The commission elected a new slate of officers unanimously. Fast was elected chair. Collins was returned as treasurer. Litsky was again elected vice chair. Hamilton was confirmed as secretary. Commissioners also named the SMD and At-Large representatives for the Alcohol & Beverage Subcommittee chaired by Dr. Coralee Farley.

Appletree PCS Relocation Riles Project Director David Roberts of PN Hoffman made a second presentation of its plans for 1000 Fourth St. SW, which is one of the three last parcels of the Waterfront Planned Unit Development (Waterfront PUD) remaining to be built. Roberts asked the commission to support the project’s PUD application, which will be under consideration by the DC Zoning Commission on Jan. 31 for approval of its second stage PUD. The developer has agreed to: • allocate 1200 square feet for a neighborhood diner; • incorporate a 9,000 square foot black box theater based on a public Request for Proposals (RFP); • incorporate safe measures recommended by First District Commander Morgan Kane in the design of the adjacent playground created for its tenant Appletree Public Charter school and available to the public during non-school hours; • forbid parking in the private drive located on the property’s northern edge to allow it to be used for pickup/drop-off for Appletree students and evening theatergoers; • provide the commission with a detailed construction traffic management plan that coordi-

nates with neighboring projects that minimizes the project’s impact on curbside parking. Commissioner Daniels, who has arts experience, offered to help with the RPF for the black box theater. Commissioner Dale, whose single member district includes the project, was generally supportive. However, he stressed the need to have it incorporate family-sized apartments. He also raise concerns about impact of the project’s addition of a pubic charter school on the enrollment at neighboring Amidon-Bowen Elementary School. Dale’s concern was echoed by the President of the Amidon-Bowen Parent Teacher Association (PTO), who expressed her fear that Appletree would draw off in-boundary students from Amidon’s lower grades. According to the developer, 42 percent of Appletree’s current students are residents of Southwest quadrant with another 33 percent drawn from the Southeast quadrant. Commissioner Litsky pointed out that representatives of Appletree had not reached out to brief the commission on their plans. Under Lisky’s pointed questioning, the developer revealed that lease with Appletree has not yet been signed. The term of Hoffman’s proposed lease with Appletree is 12 years, the developer stated. The school will house 132 students, which is only one classroom more than their current operations at the temporary trailers next to Jefferson Middle School. “Where Appletree goes is not our concern,” stated Commissioner Fast. She urged the developer to return the space to retail usage, as was promised when the developer first bid for the deal from the District. Commissioners led by Hamilton and Dale urged the developer to come to an understanding with the Amidon-Bowen PTO to contribute to the elementary school financially.

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Several commissioners reiterated that the provision of a diner on the property was a major ANC priority. In the end, the commission supported unanimously Dale’s motion that it approve Hoffman’s PUD with the condition that the developer sign a community benefits agreement with the Amidon-Bowen PTO. The commission also authorized Litsky to write a report on its position and testify at the upcoming zoning hearings on the deal. It also authorized Daniels to represent it in regard to solicitations for a black box theater.

Public Safety Report MPD Captain Jonathan Dorrough briefed the commission on public safety. He started by describing the recent realignment of First District (1D) Public Service Areas. The police divided PSA 105 in half creating a new PSA 103 to cover The Wharf. The new PSA 105 now covers the remaining half of the old one. Dorrough advised commissioners that non-emergency calls for service should now be made to 311 instead of 911. This is the reestablishment of an earlier policy that is designed to reduce call volume to 911. Dorrough reported that the police had apprehended the perpetrator of a recent carjacking on Sixth and I Streets SW. Someone left their car running to grab something forgotten in their home. The suspect climbed into the car in the meantime and forced her to drive east of the Anacostia on her return to the vehicle. Dorrough warned of an increasing petty theft problem, particularly involving items stolen from parked cars. He also stated that thieves were following cars into parking garages seeking valuables left in parked vehicles and access to buildings. He warned the public to remain vigilant and not leave valuables in their vehicles.

Other Matters Cecelia Lane of the DC Dept. of Energy and the Environment (DOEE) briefed the commission on the agency’s plans for conserving storm water on Amidon Recreational Field. The field currently has issues with standing water, bad soil and sparse vegetation. The agency plans to deeply till the soil to a depth of between 10 and 24 inches. This will not result in a change of composition or appearance, but will de-compact the soil allowing it to more effectively absorb water. To minimize the impact on recreational users, the project is tentatively scheduled for the months of June, July or August. The developer of 555 E Street SW gave a brief presentation on the status of the project. Set on the site of the old Southwest firehouse, the mixed use development incorporates a 252 room hotel, ground floor retail and 192 apartments. 30 percent of the rentals are set aside for seniors evenly split between 30 and 50 percent of Area Median Income (AMI). This is the first mixed income, mixed age development in the city. In response to a notification by the DC Dept. of Transpiration (DDOT) of its intent to ban right on red turns at the intersection of Sixth and I Streets SW, Commissioner Fast stated that she was planning to object and request that such signs be installed at the intersections of Ninth Street and Maine Avenue SW, Seventh Street and Maine Avenue SW. After some discussion with other commissioners and audience members, she agreed to add M and First Streets SE and Seventh and I Streets SW to the list of recommended streets for banning right on red. The commission unanimously endorsed her letter.

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The commission: approved a resolution congratulations to Amidon-Bowen Elementary Teacher Kelly Harper as DC Teacher of the year; • approved letters of support for Scope It Out Race 4 Respect, Marine Corp Marathon and Purple Stride races; • supported the permit application by Fresh Farms Market for a 2019 farmers market at Canal Park; • supported a cooperative agreement tavern license and public space applications for Walters, 1221 Van St. SE; • approved the plans of Brookfield Development, purchaser of Forrest City, to relocate the Trapeze School to Parcel E; • send a letter to the DC Housing Authority expressing the commission’s reservations of about any plans to privatize public housing; ANC 6D’s next meeting will be held on Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at 1100 Fourth St. SW. Visit www.anc6d.org/ for more information u •

EASTERN MARKET REPORT by Peter J. Waldron he Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee (EMCAC) met on November 24 in the North Hall. A parking discussion was once again on its agenda.

Market Manager’s Report Market Manager Barry Margeson reported that October revenues were $95,214 with the North Hall having one of its strongest months with total revenues of $41,755. September revenue was $85,737 with North Hall revenue half of October at $21,490. Overall revenue has kick started the FY19 year with its strong performance. Margeson reported that there are currently no South Hall lease meetings on the schedule and that he would be reporting on any updates. The South Hall merchants have now gone more than a decade without long-term leases. There have been five Directors at DGS in this time period, each appointment setting back the lease negotiations while each newly appointed director has moved at varying speeds to become fully briefed on the Market. Margeson said that the HVAC contract with the Department of General Services (DGS) had been approved and is now being guided by DGS’s Contracting Division, soon to be put out for bid. According to EMCAC representatives, the HVAC system never functioned properly even at the time of installation. Presently $680,000 has been

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Market Parking at 700 Penn A parking issue that has not part of the regular conversation at the Market has flared up between EMCAC and the Stanton East Banc (SEB) group who are the developers of the former Hine project now named 700 Penn. This dispute is over 50 parking spaces that have been made available to the two privately owned weekend flea markets and not offered for Market customer or vendor parking as was promised. Parking for Eastern Market was a key component of the community’s initial support for this project. According to Margeson, two representatives of SEB informed him that it is SEB’s understanding that the term “Market Management” in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) and its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) refers to the two owners of the weekend flea markets. According to Margeson the SEB is insisting that the language of the MOU incorporated in the Zoning Commission Order 11-24 refers to an “Eastern Market Trust” which was part of accompanying legislative language which died in the City Council. The Eastern Market has been offered 10 spaces as a result of some preliminary discussions, and according to Margeson use of the parking spaces by the privately owned weekend flea markets is “close to zero. Most of the vendors are parking in the neighborhood.” Chair Donna Scheeder began the discussion, stating: “We don’t agree with SEB’s interpretation with good reason. It is [parking] for Eastern Market that is being talked about.” Scheeder then moved that EMCAC be authorized to raise the promised parking with SEB along with other issues that were negotiated by ANC6B as part of the MOU, specifi-

cally : “ to authorize EMCAC to pursue all issues in the MOU which are incorporated in ZC Order 11-24.” EMCAC’s Tom Kuchenberg stated that “this is a typical corporate development. You get want you want and then you renege and renegotiate. That there is no adequate Eastern Market entity is transparently ephemeral.” Richard Layman said that all other issues are “technically in the zoning order ( ZC Order 11-24). The motion was approved unanimously. As far as other customer parking options there was no discussion or any update on how the validated parking arrangement with Colonial Parking, owner of the C St surface lots and or underground spaces are proceeding.

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home and garden THE GIFT OF FLOWERS Article and Photos by Rindy O’Brien oon it will be February 14th, Saint Valentine’s Day. A day of hearts, chocolates, romantic dinners and, of course, flowers. It is estimated that over 190 million Valentine cards were sent in the US in 2017, and that doesn’t even count the cards exchanged by schoolchildren. Cynics of the holiday claim it is manufactured by Hallmark cards. But, Valentine’s Day goes back to Chaucer’s time in the late 1300s. Capitol Hill florists say it is one of their biggest days of the year, and yes, they

all get last minute desperation calls for flowers for those procrastinators among us. Each one of the florists says they believe people like giving and receiving flowers, whether in bouquet or live plants, because they bring an automatic smile to people’s faces. Science actually backs this up. Psychology Today published an article based on research from the book, Happy Brain. It reported that three important chemicals – dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin - are all released when you are around flowers, especially when you receive them as a gift.

Thinking Outside the Bouquet

Michael Lanni whipping up a ﬂower arrangement in his studio using strong colors to brighten the day.

Hill florist Michael Lanni of Volanni creates his floral designs for all occasions in a carriage house in an alley between 9th and 10th Streets, off Independence Avenue. In addition to retail floral arrangements, he designs flowers for special events held at the Supreme Court and creates weekly arrangements for the Sackler Art Museum. M i c h a e l ’ s f l ower creations are small works of art. His background includes time spent as a Buddhist monk and he tries to incorporate

Eastern Market’s Blue Iris will open early on Valentines Day to help you get your ﬂowers for the special day.

his Zen approach to life in the flowers he uses in his arrangements. “You should consider the person you are giving the flowers to in deciding what kind of flowers you are giving,” Michael explains. “Do they have a favorite color?” “Are they full of pop or more quiet?” Most important of all on February 14th, you do not have to use red roses on Valentine’s Day to make Carlos Arevalo and Charles Hudman work side by side in an arrangement Surroundings to create one of a kind ﬂower bouquets.

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that will delight your friend. Volanni encourages folks to call two weeks ahead of Feb. 14th to order a flower arrangement. But they will have some bouquets available for the last minute shopper. Volanni floral design can be reached at 202-547-1603.

Color Me Pink Surroundings, a floral and landscaping shop, is located at the corner of East Capitol and 11th Street, SE. Owner Charles Hudman has been a florist for over four decades. For Valentine’s Day, Charles says “I would choose Roses in many different shades of red and orange Dutch flowers over the tradi- make up this beautiful arrangement for Valentine’s Day, by Michael Lanni of Volanni. tional roses if you don’t know exactly what your special Park that day. Surroundings can be someone would like.” Carlos Arevoreached by phone at 202-546-2125. la, who works alongside Charles, suggests that, if you are looking to realProcuring Your ly impress your partner or special Valentine Flowers friend this year, you try an arrangeAngie Brunson of Blue Iris Flowers ment featuring a new rose called Pink at Eastern Market is also busy getting Floyd. Surroundings plans to bring in ready for the Valentine’s Day rush. It a strong supply of these hot pink flowis one of her busiest days of the year, ers that open to a large and fragrant along with Mother’s Day weekend. rose for Valentine’s Day. The flower “Red Roses,” says Angie, “have is named for the psychedelic sixties to be my favorite Valentine’s Day bouband, Pink Floyd. quet, and for those looking for an ecoLike most florists, Carlos has his nomical bargain, you can’t go wrong own favorite flowers that he favors in with tulips.” She will have a wide varidesigning his floral arrangements. “I ety of flower arrangements from boulike color that pops,” Carlos says, “and quets to flowers in vases for Capitol flowers that stay fresh for awhile.” Hill romantics. She opens at 7 a.m. One good tip from Carlos and on Valentine’s Day, and will remain Charles is to clip the flowers every open until 7:00 that night. Blue Iris two days as you change the water, to can be called to make advance arkeep everything fresh. It will keep rangements at 202-547-3588. your flower gift looking good for sevSo, really, there is no excuse not eral weeks. Orchids are also a good to pass along joy, happiness, healing, choice if you’re aiming for longevity. and love to those you treasure this Surroundings is offering a 10% Valentine Day. discount if you order before February 11. The flower shop does deliver Rindy O’Brien is a long time Hill resident to the Capitol Hill area, and they will who cannot wait to see what flowers she have plenty of arrangements to choose receives on Valentine’s Day. Contact her at rindyobrien@gmail.com u from if you are walking by Lincoln

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CHANGING HANDS Changing Hands is a list of residential sales in Capitol Hill and contiguous neighborhoods from the previous month. A feature of every issue, this list, based on the MRIS, is provided courtesy of Don Denton, manager of the Coldwell Banker office on Capitol Hill. The list includes address, sales price and number of bedrooms. NEIGHBORHOOD

PRICE

14TH STREET CORRIDOR 2125 14Th Street NW Unit#521

ADAMS MORGAN 1700 Kalorama Road NW Unit#312 2456 Ontario Road NW Unit#2

$375,000

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2516 17Th Street NW Unit#4 1816 Kalorama Road NW Unit#302 1700 Euclid Street NW Unit#A6 1669 Columbia Road NW Unit#203

ANACOSTIA $824,900 $777,000

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1338 W Street SE 1514 U Street SE

$745,000 $482,000 $430,000 $260,000

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$660,000 $534,000

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2233 Mount View Place SE 1338 Morris Road SE 2102 16Th Street SE

ARCHER PARK 1231 Trenton Place SE

BARRY FARMS 2206 Bryan Place SE 2351 Hunter Place SE

BLOOMINGDALE 137 S Street NW 2211 Flagler Place NW 131 W Street NW 127 U Street NW 47 S Street NW 58 Bryant Street NW

BRENTWOOD

1343 Downing Street NE 1662 West Virginia Avenue NE Unit#3

$526,000 $411,000 $175,000

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$484,820

$380,000 $255,000

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$1,725,000 $1,310,000 $1,304,382 $1,038,000 $905,000 $855,000

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23 D Street SE $3,900,000 17 7Th Street SE $2,610,000 12 3Rd Street SE $2,146,000 621 A Street NE $2,052,500 224 9Th Street SE $1,550,000 119 6Th Street NE $1,499,900 402 New Jersey Avenue SE $1,325,000 227 F Street NE $1,280,000 130 F Street SE $1,255,000 123 Tennessee Avenue NE $1,225,555 245 9Th Street NE $1,200,000 103 E Street SE $1,125,000 172 North Carolina Avenue SE $1,124,175 922 I Street SE $1,100,000 773 10Th Street SE $1,100,000 327 G Street NE $1,100,000 1728 A Street SE $990,000 158 North Carolina Avenue SE $940,000 901 D Street NE Unit#208 $874,000 515 6Th Street NE $868,000 1350 D Street SE $840,000 529 5Th Street SE $699,000 1345 K Street SE Unit#301 $689,900 520 E Street NE Unit#401 $570,000 401 13Th Street NE Unit#PH12 $510,000 1411 Massachusetts Avenue SE Unit#3 $333,000

CENTRAL

925 H Street NW Unit#712 2555 Pennsylvania Ave NW Unit#506 1010 Massachusetts Ave NW Unit#504 400 Massachusetts Ave NW Unit#801 777 7Th Street NW Unit#1036 915 E Street NW Unit#901 915 E Street NW Unit#1008 1010 Massachusetts Ave NW Unit#312 2130 N Street NW Unit#4

$1,350,000 $930,000 $915,000 $524,000 $479,000 $452,000 $451,500 $430,000 $199,900

COLULMBIA HEIGHTS 1341 Clifton Street NW Unit#305 1321 Fairmont Street NW Unit#406 716 Kenyon Street NW 1321 Monroe Street NW Unit#A 1531 Ogden Street NW

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PERFECT MATCH! 610 Columbia Road NW 2615 University Place NW Unit#4 1427 Clifton Street NW Unit#4 1330 Park Road NW Unit#C 909 Quincy Street NW Unit#1 1007 Otis Place NW Unit#1 619 Newton Place NW Unit#101 1444 NW Taylor Street NW Unit#3 1312 Upshur Street NW 1508 Spring Place NW 1006 Monroe Street NW 2615 University Place NW Unit#2 1444 Taylor Street NW Unit#1 1444 Ogden Street NW Unit#202 1307 Clifton Street NW Unit#2 1444 Ogden Street NW Unit#102 3325 11Th Street NW Unit#5 1465 Harvard Street NW Unit#401 3701 14Th Street NW Unit#1 1444 Ogden Street NW Unit#T02 1465 Harvard Street NW Unit#301 1444 Ogden Street NW Unit#301 809 Otis Place NW Unit#203 1444 Ogden Street NW Unit#201 1447 Chapin Street NW Unit#402 3529 14Th Street NW Unit#1 1444 Ogden Street NW Unit#T01 1441 Spring Road NW Unit#B1 1390 Kenyon Street NW Unit#811

$769,001 $720,000 $710,000 $680,000 $643,000 $640,000 $632,000 $615,000 $610,000 $600,000 $575,000 $555,000 $544,900 $525,000 $514,000 $489,000 $471,500 $470,000 $435,000 $430,000 $425,000 $410,500 $363,000 $360,000 $315,000 $300,000 $299,000 $269,555 $600,000

CONGRESS HEIGHTS 3971 1St Street SW 497 Valley Avenue SE 601 Galveston Place SE 1018 Barnaby Terrace SE 4200 Livingston Road SE 602 Forrester Street SE 3972 2Nd Street SW 210 Oakwood Street SE Unit#204 3201 8Th Street SE Unit#10

$415,000 $379,900 $377,000 $365,000 $330,000 $320,000 $305,000 $195,000 $145,000

DEANWOOD 94 55Th Street SE 4407 Gault Place NE 302 63Rd Street NE 3932 Ames Street NE 3816 E Capitol Street NE 5503 Jay Street NE

$434,000 $376,000 $370,000 $300,000 $295,000 $280,000

DUPONT 1748 Swann Street NW 1618 Florida Avenue NW 1615 Q Street NW Unit#1102 1301 20Th Street NW Unit#412 1801 16Th Street NW Unit#112 1401 17Th Street NW Unit#712 1915 16Th Street NW Unit#202 1618 S Street NW Unit#3 1301 20Th Street NW Unit#310 1514 17Th Street NW Unit#604

$1,520,000 $899,000 $399,000 $295,000 $1,425,000 $705,000 $527,500 $445,000 $325,000 $249,900

ECKINGTON 11 NW Seaton Place NW 1732 NW Capitol Street NW 1738 Lincoln Road NE 228 R Street NE 224 T Street NE Unit#3 52 Quincy Place NW Unit#404

$1,100,000 $1,000,000 $650,000 $615,000 $449,000 $442,000

FORT DUPONT PARK 3944 SE Burns Place SE 3967 Alabama Avenue SE 319 Burns Street SE 1560 41St Street SE 4020 Ely Place SE 1163 46Th Place SE 3321 B Street SE 3308 D Street SE

$370,000 $414,900 $330,000 $300,000 $300,000 $299,900 $195,000 $176,000

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On a tree-lined street, resting 2 blocks to Metro, Groceries, & the rolling paths of Congressional Cemetery, this Hill home delivers classic charm with modern conveniences. Enjoy the traditional style front parlor, followed by central dining, a fresh & contemporary kitchen and an enclosed rear sun room, drenched in natural light. Off the rear, walk-out to the private patio and backyard with your own DETACHED GARAGE! On the treetop level three bedrooms and a renovated bath await you. The lower level offers a den and second full bath. At the rear, find great storage, mechanicals, laundry, and mud room!

318 17th Street NE $909,000 4BR/3.5BA

Boasting over 2,500 finished SF over three luxurious levels, this 5 bedroom + 3.5 bathroom grand residence is exceptional. The upgrades include: original oak parquet floors, solid brick wood-burning fireplace (1 on each level!), rich chestnut trim casing and panel doors, decorative crown molding and a renovated kitchen overlooking the intimate patio, deck and garden – your own private oasis. The lower level boasts a tremendous TWO-bedroom apartment with C of O for rental revenue! All the key ingredients, blended without compromise!

1739 D Street NE 4BR/3.5BA

Well-positioned just 5 blocks to Lincoln Park, METRO, and the Atlas District, you can enjoy the best of the Hill. The smart layout maximizing every square foot, ALL NEW systems, & the highest attention to detail and finishes makes this home a true show-stopping gem. Main level features a gorgeous kitchen and rear family room. Owners’ Suite equipped with a marbletiled walk-in shower and custom trough sink. The well-appointed lower level suite welcomes family time, long-term guests or an Air BNB option with a 4th bedroom, full bath, wet bar, and separate rear entrance. Bonus: a driveway for private parking with roll-up door!

This 3-bed/3.5-bath Stanton Park sensation offers three tall and wide levels draped in sophistication. The elegant central dining room is book ended by a graceful front parlor and a fully renovated kitchen. Owner’s Suite features a tastefully renovated bath. Lower level boasts a FULL bath, fireplace, & separate entrance. On the outside, this home is perfectly positioned steps to the Capitol, SCOTUS, Senate, yet still in reach of 20 of the City’s best cafés in Eastern Market & Barracks Row, and H Street!

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245 9th Street NE $1,200,000 5BR/3.5BA

1338 Emerald Street NE $775,000 3BR/1.5BA

Along with an outstanding location – blocks from H Street - this home has the recipe for hassle-free living: hardwood floors, tall ceilings, NEW dual-zone HVAC unit, duct work, systems, appliances, and windows, and countless more smart renovations! The tall front parlor offers a luxurious two-sided gas fireplace, built-in shelving, and casement window. The open and airy center hall dining room makes entertaining a breeze, situated directly off of the fully renovated kitchen. On the upper level, 3 bedrooms and a full bath await. In the rear are a private patio and garden shed.

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DISTRICT COMBATIVES A Holistic Approach to Self Defense by Pattie Cinelli ast summer a young man was walking down my little one-way street in the dark on his way home from work. He was looking down and totally focused on his phone’s screen. He was texting. Within seconds he was slammed into the sidewalk and his phone and wallet were stolen. He required stitches and an overnight stay in the hospital. He didn’t know what hit him. If the victim had known some of the basic principles of self-defense, that fateful evening may have gone a lot differently. “Most people don’t believe it will be them until it is them,” said Ben Drader, founder and chief instructor of District Combatives. “We teach courses where students learn how to be safer immediately. We train for violence, not offer choreographed routines.”

DC’s Approach to Fitness and Self Defense District Combatives, located across from Nationals’ stadium, has been teaching students how to navigate safely through city streets since 2015. “It’s different than many of the self-defense schools,” explained Ben. “We

District Combatives members train real-life scenarios, here Crystal has gained the advantage against a larger, taller attacker

get specific about how to be aware of your environment. Everything we do is personalized. We don’t just teach a particular movement. At District Combatives we assess movement to discover what is preventing students from acquiring a skill or movement they will need to avoid injury and be able to defend themselves.” Ben’s assessments include evaluation of their posture, flexibility, power, agility and speed. Classes are principle-based not technique-based. “Not everyone expresses in the same manner.” The program has 16 principles, one of which is simplicity. “Our movements are very simple. Most people cannot dedicate the time to master complicated techniques to remember and execute under duress. Ben teaches these principles in a structured environment that can be applied to a District Combatives members performing physical conreal life situation. For example, he takes stu- ditioning training dents into the alley next to the studio and teaches them how to defend themselves while wearing street clothes and work shoes and carrying a brief case, purse or laptop. He also simulates situations where a student can experience fear. “It enables students to become familiar with what to expect and how to breathe while stressed.” He also videos students and allows them to see what they are doing. Classes include: combatives, combatives conditioning and open mat. Ben also offers private training sessions in studio and on-line.

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tive. He has 20 years of experience in self-defense, martial arts and combatives. He was eight years in the U.S. Army and has led teams that test and report vulnerability of U.S. critical infrastructure. Ben studied at Harvard and worked for two national security advisors, a secretary of state, a CIA director and the Prince of Wales. He holds more than a dozen certifications including integrated flexibility specialist, postural alignment specialist and law of self-defense instructor. He chose to use the word ‘combatives’ because combatives are a set of personal combat principles that are easily learned, quickly recalled under duress and effective when applied with the right mind set and violence of action. He adds, “But the most powerful weapon you have is your brain. Use it so you don’t have to fight.”

Who is District Combatives For? Nico Frank, a 17-year-old high school senior began personal training two months ago with Ben. He wanted to improve his physical conditioning for the West Point admissions exam. He is enjoying his training so much he plans on continuing to work with Ben even after his exam in the middle of this month. “Ben knows what he’s doing. He understands what I need

and what my capacity is. He’s good at reading people.” Ben has designed a program that is suited for most ages and fitness levels. He said he has students as young as Nico as well as students in their 50s and 60s. His classes never have more than 10 students. Whatever your fitness goals are – weight loss, improved balance, muscular strength or body toning- you can reach them at District Combatives. You can also learn to protect yourself or feel safer on the street. Most important, you learn how to avoid confrontation. He teach students how to become aware of their surroundings and also what that means. “I give students a simple process with which to evaluate.” District Combatives doesn’t accept everyone who wants to take a class. Ben tests to see if a student has a fixed or growth mindset – are you open to change or do you believe you can’t change? “I don’t want to have someone come to class, I take their money and I don’t make them safer. I also don’t want to compromise the integrity of the environment I am trying to create. I take a more holistic view of what safety is. We ask the question, ‘How safe are you?’ My classes are not just self-defense. We build confidence. Our teaching drives lifestyle changes,” said Ben. Students must

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Discovery Theater On Feb. 12, 13, 19, 20, 21 and 22 at 10:15 and 11:30 a.m., enjoy Black Diamond. This spirit-rousing musical play chronicles the struggles and triumphs of pioneering African American baseball players. For ages 6 to 12. On Feb. 26, 27 and 28, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m., drummer Kofi Dennis brings the vibrant life of a West African village to the Discovery stage though music, storytelling and dance. For ages 3 to 7. Discovery Theater is at the Smithsonian Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW. Tickets are $6 per child, $3 for under two and $8 for adults. discoverytheater.org.

Atlas INTERSECTIONS For Kids The Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival’s kids’ programming includes: Adventures in Arden, Feb. 23; Wake Up Brother Bear, Feb. 23 to March 3; Family Fun Days Free Cafe Concert: Culture Queen, Feb. 23; Baby Beats! with Max and Root, Feb. 23; A Cantar y Bailar/Let’s Sing and Dance, Feb. 23; Family Fun Days Free Concert-Mr. Skip, March 2; Dress Up Day, March 2; Instastory, March 2; Duke Ellington’s Neighborhood, March 2. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org.

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Discover Engineering Family Day On Feb. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Discover Engineering Family Day will be held at the National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. Discover Engineering Family Day is designed to introduce children from ages 4 to 12 to the wonders of engineering. Engineers of all types will be on hand to share their love of the design-and-build process. Attendees are primarily children, parents, teachers, scouts, youth groups, engineers, scientists, technologists and others interested in engineering. Attendance usually ranges between 7,000 and 9,000. All are welcome. This is a free, walk-in program. engineeringfamilyday.org.

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African Americans in Aviation On Feb. 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Air & Space Museum, mark African American History Month by celebrating past pioneers and helping families inspire the next generation of pioneers in aviation and space. Meet African American pioneers

in aviation and space. Enjoy puppet shows and fun hands-on activities. Get to know Tuskegee Airmen Col. Charles McGee. Colonel McGee will speak at 2 p.m. and then sign books. Learn about Hal Walkers laser experiment used on the Apollo 11 mission. Learn the history of the Tuskegee Airmen during the “Follow Me” puppet show at 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. airandspace.si.edu.

Submit a Sonnet

Students in grades three through twelve in the District of Columbia are invited to submit original sonnets for the annual Shakespeare’s Birthday Sonnet Contest. Winners are invited to read their entries on the Folger stage during Shakespeare’s Birthday Open House on April 14. Sonnets may be written on any subject and in any voice, but must follow Shakespearean sonnet form. The submission deadline is March 27. Email submissions to tdavis@ folger.edu. Read more at folger.edu/sonnet-contest.

NSO Family Concert: Let’s Go to the Moon!

The Full Moon is pictured by an Expedition 57 crew member as the International Space Station orbited 252 miles above the Indian Ocean about 1,000 kilometers due south of India.

As the 50th anniversary of the moon landing draws near, join the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) for a fun-filled concert of interstellar proportions. Tap into imagination and be transported from the Concert Hall to outer space with music from Star Trek and a new NSO Commission from Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino. $15 to $18. Feb. 24, 2 and 4 p.m. Most enjoyed by age five, up. kennedy-center.org.

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Revolutionary War Day On Feb.17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., learn about the army life and fighting tactics of Revolutionary War soldiers at this annual George Washington Birthday weekend event. Encampment activities begin at 10 a.m.; skirmish at 2 p.m. Free. Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. Alexandria, VA. alexandriava.gov/FortWard.

She’s a Gem Jaleesa, and Amber form a double-dutch team in inner city Philadelphia to compete in their neighborhood pageant. If they win, they’ll receive a special prize: their futures told by a local psychic. Will they become a famous singer? A hair dresser? Or maybe a “gem,” a special leader who cares for the neighborhood? She’s a Gem is on stage at the Kennedy Center from Feb. 15 to 24. $20. Most enjoyed by age 12, up. kennedy-center.org.

Anatole: Mouse Magnifique Meet Anatole, “Mouse Magnifique,” the best cheese-taster in all of France. In this whimsical musical adventure, Anatole and his best friend Gaston set out to save the Duval cheese factory, only to discover something much scarier than moldy Brie lurking in the tasting room. Can Anatole outsmart the hungry predator and save the factory? Best for ages 4, up. Plays Feb. 9 to March 24, at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD. imaginationstage.org.

Wake Up, Brother Bear

Wake Up, Brother Bear! takes children ages 1 to 5 on an interactive journey accompanied by live music. Children are invited to respond to Sister Bear and Brother Bear throughout the show and participate using props, working together to meet a curious butterfly and catch lightning bugs as the bears frolic through the forest. Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD, through Feb. 17. Performances are weekends at 10 and 11:15 a.m. Tickets are $12 in advance; $14 at the door. Tickets may Photo: Jati Lindsay be purchased online at imaginationstage. Chinese New Year Family Day On Feb. 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Kennedy Center is org, at the Imaginakicking off the Year of the Pig by celebrating the arts and tion Stage box office culture of the Guangdong Province of China. Located or 301-280-1660. within the coastal region of southeast China, the Guangdong is known for its Mooncakes, a traditional pastry, and for the Lion Dance, a form of traditional dance in which performers mimic a lion’s movements in a lion costume to bring good luck and fortune. Children of all ages can enjoy free activities including an opera costume photo booth, making red lanterns, fashioning paper opera masks, marionette puppets, face painting, zodiac stickers and calligraphy. Free performances of the Lion Dance, folk music, Lingnan puppets, and contortionists will also be part of the celebration.

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Brent Elementary Early Years Atelier Workshop Brent’s early childhood team, inspired by the Reggio-Emilia approach to teaching and learning, launched an Atelier program this year. In ReggioEmilia, Italy, every school has an atelier which children visit regularly. In the area of early childhood education atelier refers to the physical space within a school dedicated to children’s exploration and use of many materials, tools, symbolic languages and forms of representation. Julia Sadowsky, a veteran early childhood teacher, serves as the atelier. Early childhood students visit the atelier three times a week to learn through a handson, play-based project approach and to continue the cycles of inquiry they began in their classrooms. The atelier is a place of research, invention, and infinite possibilities offered through the hundred languages of children. Each child is the protagonist of their unique learning journey, deeply exploring their ideas and theories through hands-on encounters. To schedule a tour of Brent or participate on one of our open houses, visit www.brentelementary.org. Brent Elementary is located at 301 North Carolina Ave SE. – Denise Diggs. u

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audiences from this provincial life into something more, saying ‘be our guest’, ‘be our guest’ for a magical production featuring the dancing, singing, acting, technical, and artistic talents of the fantastic Stuart-Hobson students, as well as special appearances from younger students. Stuart-Hobson productions have become one of the great prides of Capitol Hill and this show delivered beyond every expectation. Keep an eye out for StuartHobson’s spring musical, “Shrek”!

Cluster Kindergarten and First Grade Mixer

Students perform in Stuart-Hobson’s performance of Beauty and the Beast.

Kindergarteners from the Cluster’s Peabody Early Childhood Campus were welcomed to Watkins Elementary for a mixer with the first-grade class. It was a fun day of games, crafts, and snacks, and a great opportunity to introduce the upcoming graduates of one Cluster campus to the next. Peabody is located at 425 C St. NE. Watkins is located at 420 12th St. SE. Stuart-Hobson is located at 410 E St. NE. Visit www.capitolhillclusterschool.org for more information. Facebook.com/CHCS.DC; twitter.com/CHCSPTA. – Sean O’Brien. u

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breweries and wineries, live music and dancing, and a chance to browse the Hill’s greatest silent auction all while raising money for Tyler Elementary. You can buy a ticket for yourself, someone else, or donate to a school teacher or staff, knowing that every ticket provides funding for the Tyler Elementary PTA. Purchase tickets online at www.eventbrite.com/e/alchemy-of-great-taste-2019-tickets-54765106909. John Tyler Elementary is located at 1001 G ST SE. Learn more at www.tylerelementary.net/ – Beth Daniel Ibish u

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Tyler held an energetic and enthusiastic winter conAfter School Program cert on December 20, featuring music and dance by The first Friday of the year saw a wide array of PK3 through grade 5 performers, the All-Star Step students take to the stage to entertain and delight Team and Shooting Stars Dance Troupe. What a fellow classmates, celebration! Next time you pass by Typarents, teachers ler’s front entrance at 10th & G SE, take and staff for a Tala moment to admire the call box, freshent Show. The stuly painted in December by Tyler’s taldent showcase was ented art club. organized by the On January 31, Tyler tigers and school’s aftercare teachers impressed their audience with program, Out of song, dance, poetry and more at the TySchool Time Proler’s Got Talent Showcase Talent Show. grams (OSTP). Who will be the breakout stars? The Talent Everyone is looking forward to Show featured singthe annual Alchemy of Great Taste on ing, dancing and March 16th from 7-11p.m. in Eastern comedy as well as Tyler’s art club, led by Ms. Jou and Market’s North Hall. Enjoy food from less-traditional enMs. Swift, painted the call box in local restaurants, drinks from local tries, such as a demfront of the school.

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Maury Elementary Maury ES Winter Concert, A Joyful Noise Last month, students in Maury’s Choir and Orff Ensemble performed their annual Winter Concert, under the direction of music teacher Nathaniel Rodgers. Songs and instrumental selections ranged from traditional folk music to pieces arranged and composed by the students themselves. The sing along was a rousing success as was the xylophone performance by “The Hot-tatis”, a quartet of Maury faculty members.

Back to Basketball While in temporary quarters, Maury does not have a basketball court and missed the entire season last year. This year, the faculty and staff worked extra hard to secure space, so basketball loving kids have an opportunity to play, albeit in borrowed spaces. Their first game was played against Ludlow Taylor ES in January. The Maury Cougars were down in the first half, staged a great comeback; then Ludlow Taylor scored

twice. Maury was up by one point as the clock was ticking down. Then fourth-grader Lucas Campbell came down the court in the final seconds and scored a beautiful reverse layup, right at the buzzer, and the Cougars’ supporters went wild. Congratulations to Lucas and his teammates (Devin Edwards, Maurice Boddie, Samari Marshall, Diallo Sekou, Simon Davenport, Shamar Marshall, Owen Connell Caden Cary, Jayden Thomas, Abner Quintero, Oshea Byrdsong, Kaleb Torrence, and Finnian Clapp), on a game well-played.

Spelling Bee Congratulations to the school-wide winners: First, Caleb Chaffee; Second, Louisa Jensen; Third, Gideon Chaffee. They will represent Maury in the Cluster 5 spelling bee the first week in February.

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Miner Elementary Winter Exploration Throughout the winter, Miner students explored the cultural and educational resources around DC. First and secondgraders took a field trip to the National Building Museum to take in the “House and Home” exhibit. PreK-4 students concluded their insect unit with a field trip to the Smithsonian Natural History Museum where they had the opportunity to get up close and personal with the subjects of their studies in the Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Zoo. Miner fifthgraders hosted representatives from the Singapore Embassy to create traditional batik paintings! Miner Kindergartners and first graders were thrilled to welcome the illustrator of the Pout-Pout Fish book series, Dan Hanna, as an expansion of their annual Scholastic Book Fair. In January, Movie Night at Miner included a screening of the movie

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onstration of soccer moves, beatboxer Malcolm Noble from the second grade and Ruthie Pournelle, a fifth-grade contortionist with impressive twists. Brianna Oliver wowed the crowd with a traditional Korean dance, sharing both her talent and heritage. Emcee Kamari Tyson was a true professional, keeping the audience engaged throughout the show. The Talent Show was designed and produced by Brenda Thomas, after school coordinator. She was thrilled with the great turnout, sharing, “The arts – including the performing arts – are what make our school special.” All in all, the Talent Show made for a delightful afternoon of sharing, cheering and school pride.

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do, but we can learn so much from them and we all benefit from knowing each other.” Ms. Nicole, a MES lead teacher, retold a story confirming the benefits of the collaboration. “One day I overheard a younger student walking by our classroom tell his friend that there was something wrong with ‘those kids.’ I was about to get up and address the child when I heard Hazel, one of our fifth-grade friends, In January Miner fifth-graders were joined by representatives from the say, ‘There is absolutely nothing Singapore Embassy to create batik paintings. wrong with my friends, they just learn and develop a bit differently Smallfoot. Students and families had the chance than we do. Just because their bodies and brains to socialize while enjoying food, fun and the aniwork in a different way, they are still human bemated story of a village of Yetis. ings.’ Combining our clasrooms helps everyone involved celebrate our differences and build a cliMiner Elementary School is located at 601 15th St NE. To mate of empathy.” learn more check out: www.minerelementary.org, facebook. com/MinerDCPS; twitter.com/miner elementary www.instagram.com/minerelementaryschool. – Jen Barrie. u

School Within School @ Goding Building Empathy This year the fifth-grade class has built a rewarding relationship with SWS’s two medical and educational support (MES) classrooms, which they visit each day after lunch. Ms. Bianca, a MES teacher said, “When the fifth-graders walk through our classroom doors you see the joyful glow that my students have, just wanting to play! Seeing the fifth-graders building relationships with our students brings such joy to my heart.” John Burst, SWS principal, said, “Together the fifth-grade and the MES classrooms have built a relationship that we all benefit from. At first, I’m sure the medical equipment, all the tubes and chairs and nursing staff was scary, but very quickly our fifth-graders have come to see the MES children as playmates, and it helps them to develop the ability to understand and be sensitive to others who may be different than they are.” Gabe, a fifth-grader, said, “Yesterday, I went outside to get a box of clean snow so that everyone could have a chance to touch the snow. Diego was so scared at first to touch this white, cold stuff . . . but he finally got into it and threw his first snowball!” Cassidy, a fifth-grader, said “We get to hang out with kids who can’t do the same things we

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Eliot Hine Middle School Walk Like a Journalist Seventh-graders participated in a workshop on slow reporting. Students positioned themselves as journalists, examined photographs, and considered: What do we see? What’s the feeling? What makes it feel this way? Students also learned about National Geographic Fellow Paul Salopek’s Out of Eden

Eliot-Hine Students in Dupont Circle on their field trip with the Pulitzer Center

Walk. Paul is walking from Ethiopia to Patagonia and stopping along the way to create multimedia “milestones”--focused on what a particular place or community feels like, sounds like, and looks like. Students then conducted similar work with a photojournalist on a field trip at the Pulitzer Center. They created milestones in Dupont Circle: capturing the feeling of a location by talking to folks, taking photos, and recording notes.

Capitol Hill Community Foundation Grant Ms. Davis received a grant from the Capitol Hill Community Foundation to support Eliot-Hine’s newest International Baccalaureate elective: Projects and Problems. She is excited about the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) materials that this grant will provide for Eliot-Hine students. Eliot-Hine Middle School is located at 1830 Constitution Ave NE. Call 202-939-5380 for more info. @EliotHine and www.facebook.com/EliotHineMS. – Amy Weedon. u

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SWS’s fifth-grade and MES classes enjoyed a Thanksgiving potluck together.

Eastern is committed to removing barriers to learning. Communities in Schools, an in-school partner, has shared Vision Vouchers, good for an eye exam and a pair of glasses. Additionally, there’s been a focus on 504s at the PTO meeting, as well as in a staff professional development session. Section 504 of the DC Code provides accommodations and related services to eligible students with disabilities so that

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Eastern Out and About Juniors Diamond Harrington, Kori Jackson, and Keianna Spence participated in the Mikva Challenge Citywide Soapbox Speech competition with dozens of other schools in the District. They gave speeches to DC leaders and local politicians on their respective topics of girls’ self-esteem, police brutality, and women’s access to reproductive health care.

Thank You! Thank you to those who make Eastern a great place to be! Joe Weedon, thank you for your service as Ward 6 OSSE member; we appreciate all you do for our students. Thank you to Redemption Hill Church for your kindness and generosity.

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. u

Northeast Stars Montessori New Skills and Concepts Northeast Stars Montessori Preschool is excited to begin 2019 with exploration and learning. The children have welcomed new friends in their classrooms, celebrated birthdays and the arrival of new siblings. Each day concepts are learned, and new skills are acquired. For example, the students practiced snapping vests. Each child practiced on vests by pushing down as hard as they could to make them snap. This work focuses on fine motor, dexterity, and hand/eye coordination. Students used shape trays and sand to practice writing the letter “C” using their fingers to write the letter in the sand. This activity develops cognitive, writing left to right, and motor control. The children learned about tap dancing including the three parts of tap shoes, the heel and ball of their feet, and how to position the feet for tapping. They learned that each part of the shoe makes a different sound and took turns wearing the tap shoes, and practiced tap steps. As a reminder, Capitol Hill families can register to be part of NES Life. This program provides flexible options

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for 2 - 5-year-old children. The NES enrichment and after school programs are filled with challenging activities in reading, writing, and hands-on experiments. Families may enroll their child(ren) in the Montessori pre-school based on availability. NES Montessori Preschools are located at 1325 Maryland Ave NE, Washington DC and 697 North Washington St., Alexandria VA. For more info on both visit www. nestars.net. www.facebook.com/nestarsschool/ – Chaka Alexander. u

Blyth-Templeton Academy All-School Service Community engagement and service are cornerstones of the Blyth-Templeton Academy model. Recently, BTA students had the opportunity to assist with preparing food for distribution at a food pantry run by the Lutheran Church of the Reformation on East Capitol Street. Students separated into teams and self-designed roles, responsibilities, and orders of action in order to successfully sort, arrange, and bag food. Our students successfully organized the totality of food available that afternoon, taking advantage of their critical thinking, problem solving, and organizational skills (all important skills learned and practiced at BTA). Students and faculty are now excitedly preparing for Term 2 Exhibition Day, a public showcase of student work completed for courses during their second term. On January 28th from 5-7 PM at the Hill Center, students will perform, display, and explain the wide varieties of work that they have committed themselves to these past months. Blyth-Templeton Academy is located at 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE in the Hill Center at the Old Naval

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Friends Community School Angela Garcia, New Head of School

Friends Community School has selected Angela Garcia as its next Head of School starting July 1, 2019. Garcia is the Assistant Head of the FessenCapitol Hill Day den School in Newton, MA, School and was selected after a naGiving Back, Moving tional search. She will replace In, and a New Club Larry Clements, who has been In the spirit of the mission the Head of School at Friends and vision of Capitol Hill Day A CHDS student helps put together trail for 11 years. mix for Martha’s Table on Founders Day. School’s founders 50 years In making the announceago, CHDS families and staff ment, the school’s Board of Trustees called Garcia celebrated Founder’s Day on January 12 with a day a “visionary leader, a proven change-maker, and a of service. About 70 CHDS parents and children spiritual educator with over 25 years of experience from prekindergarten to eighth grade came togethin K–8 education. She will help FCS continue to er and assembled 200 children’s toiletry kits for The grow as a model of progressive, Quaker education Greater DC Diaper Bank and over 700 bags of trail with community at its core.” mix for Martha’s Table. Janet Dixon, Clerk of the Friends Board, said, In January, CHDS seventh and eighth-grad“Larry has done a tremendous job building the ers were in high spirits as they moved into the school over the last decade and he will be missed newly renovated space at Farren’s Stable (218 D greatly. We are excited that Angela will lead us into Street SE). While primarily used for seventh and the future and that she will come here with the eighth-grade homeroom and math and humanischool in such a strong position.” ties classes, the new space will also accommodate Prior to the Fessenden School, Garcia spent regular community meetings of all fifth through 14 years living and working in the Washington area. eighth-graders. She was the first Head of the Bishop John T. WalkLast semester, middle schoolers enthusiasticaler School for Boys. She also worked at the Cenly embraced the new after-school Math and Makers ter for Inspired Teaching and as the Lower School Club. The brainchild of two CHDS parents with Head at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School. She has expertise and interest in engineering and the maker a strong educational background, with an undermovement, the Club helps students see themselves graduate degree from Brown University and a masas creators in the physical and virtual world through ter’s degree from hands-on exploration and investigation. During bithe University of weekly meetings, students tackled design challengPennsylvania. es, built simple robots, and created LED light-up In acceptgreeting cards. ing the position The Club’s facilitators intend to collaborate at Friends, Garon specific projects with middle school faculty as cia said, “It is an a way to support the school’s academic program. honor to be apThe school’s new home base for its middle school pointed the next Farren’s Stable - provides more space for their makHead of School ing and hacking. of Friends Community School. Capitol Hill Day School is located at 210 South CaroThe school’s lina Ave, SE. For more information, call 202-386-9919 union of a Quakor visit www.chds.org, Facebook @CapitolHillDaySchool, Garcia will be the next er education with Angela Instagram @capitolhilldayschool. – Jane Angorola. u Head of Friends Community progressive peda- School starting July 2019.

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Capitol Learning Academy gogy is dynamic and inspiring. I look forward to working with all members of the FCS community to guide this vibrant, thriving school into an even more promising future.” Friends Community School is a small progressive, Quaker kindergarten to 8th 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. About 30 students from Capitol Hill go to Friends. 5901 Westchester Park Drive, College Park, MD, 20740; www.friendscommunityschool. org. – Eric Rosenthal. u

St. Peter School Canned Food Drive Students from St. Peter School collected thousands of canned and other non-perishable food items to support the 31st Annual Greg Gannon Canned Food Drive, which is a Catholic Charities affiliated outreach event held each year by parishes around the Archdiocese of Washington, DC. The food drive is the only event of its kind and is the most direct way of addressing food insecurity. This year over 60 shelters, food pantries, and local organizations in the greater metropolitan Washington, DC area benefitted from the fruits of the students’ labor of love.

Catholic Schools Week Students from St. Peter School helped kick off Catholic School Week, which runs January 28 through February 1, by participating in morning mass at the local parishes of St. Peter’s Church, St. Jo-

seph’s on Capitol Hill and St. Dominic Church. Students in their school uniform participated by greeting congregants, doing the readings, bringing up the gifts, and passing out bulletins and thank you notes. After the mass at St. Peter’s and St. Joseph’s, students shared their catholic identity and school pride by hosting a Welcome Reception, where families and children could learn more about St. Peter School.

Red or White Gala The annual St. Peter School Gala will be held on February 9 at District Winery, a fabulous and festive venue, right on the hot DC Waterfront. The Red or White theme, which lends itself nicely to District Winery, provides guests an encouraging opportunity to choose their favorite wine (red or white?) and come dressed to impress in cocktail attire in the color of choice. The exciting evening event will include an exciting live auction with returning favorites and new entries that will have folks talking for days!

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Two Rivers Public Charter School Real World Learning

At the end of Two Rivers’ semesterlong explorations of learning, students present their new knowledge to friends and family in a series of evening events called Showcase. Two Rivers’ Showcases are attended by more than 90 percent of families, and, in many classrooms, this means it’s standing room only to see students share the process and St. Peter School students assemble donations for Greg Gannon products of their Canned Food Drive. FEBRUARY 2019 H 103

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learning expeditions. In first grade, student entrepreneurs talked about how they created a store to sell treats during school lunches. They raised hundreds of dollars and donated it all to the House of Ruth. Following their presentation, the young business owners dispersed into the crowd to share their original business plans with Showcase attendees. In the fifth grade, students considered the importance of science knowledge and studied chemistry. They found purpose in ensuring that all students could access information about chemistryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s core concepts and be adequately prepared for future careers in science. Eighth graders tackled questions of ethics and biology during their study of genetics. They led their Showcase participants in a panel discussion that debated whether gene editing could be considered ethical. These events are open to all community members! Two Rivers Public Charter School has three schools located at 1227 4th St. NE (elementary school); 1234 4th St. NE (middle school); and 820 26th St NE (elementary school). Follow @TwoRiversPCS on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Questions? Call 202-546-4477, email info@tworiverspcs.org, or visit www.tworiverspcs.org. u Have an item for School Notes? Email it to schools@hilrag.com. u

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XWORD “Undercover” by Myles Mellor Across:

1. Mazda ___ 6. Front entrance step 11. Mode or king? 14. Flower pot 18. Beginning stage 19. Mountaineer’s challenge in Switzerland 20. Forbidden, var. 22. Bakery worker 23. Spy novelist 25. Writer of black ops stories 27. Suspects 28. Pickle 29. Faults 31. Takes on cargo 32. Vincent Lopez’s theme song 33. “___ me no questions ...” 34. Island near Kauai 35. Pancake flippers 39. Driving a nail obliquely 42. Summon 46. Calmer 47. East ender? 48. It might be stuffed 51. Corner 52. The NY Manning 53. Sushi offering 54. “___ Lay Dying,” Faulkner novel 55. Frank Sinatra starred in it, with The 61. Black tea 62. “___ the Walrus” (Beatles song) 63. Canadian province with red sand, for short 64. Freshens, in a way 67. Office no. 68. Initially 72. Mudhole 73. Word before or after old 74. Strain 75. James Bond movie 84. Miner’s find

85. Bluegills 86. Affirmative 87. Apple contents 89. Heart song 91. Not to mention 92. Overdone, as flattery 95. Rick’s love in “Casablanca” 96. Nissan model 98. Reacting to 99. “Shake a leg!” 102. Mantra syllables 103. Get, a part in a movie, for example 104. Michigan city, with Grand 106. Real spooky 108. First name in espionage 109. Spoke the words 113. First name of a famous spy novelist 115. Novel by 23 across 118. West coast town, ___ Point 119. Rose family fruit 120. “I’m innocent!” 121. False front 122. Clancy hero Jack 123. Pull the plug on 124. Flirt 125. Have it ___

Down:

1. “Got my ___ working” Elvis 2. Knowing 3. Tennis great, Arthur 4. Bills featuring Alexander Hamilton’s portrait 5. Baseball’s Braves, on the scoreboard 6. Worldly 7. Jeweled coronets 8. Fairytale meanie 9. Byron’s over 10. Keep going 11. Envelope abbr. 12. China border 13. 1972 treaty subj.

Look for this months answers at labyrinthgameshop.com 14. Series of arches 15. Zits 16. Multiple shakes of a lambs tail 17. Suffix with mock 21. Sch. that publishes the Daily Bruin 24. French school 26. __-di-dah 30. Eisenhower nickname 32. Church worker 33. Courtyards 34. Gazed amorously 35. Mach 1 breaker, abbr. 36. Hair curler 37. Bailiwick 38. “Swimfan” character 40. Type of girder 41. Indian flatbread 43. Diminishes

44. Break down 45. Year in Nero’s reign 47. Nobelist author Wiesel 49. Arrival necklace 50. Timeworn 52. Greek love god 53. ‘Bug off!’ 56. Numbers guy 57. Worked (up) 58. Hawaiian guitar 59. Prohibits 60. Shower month 64. “____ Weeks”, Van Morrison album 65. Anaesthetics 66. Whiskey 67. Protection: var. 68. Commedia del’ ____ 69. Place to network 70. Swamp

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71. Vow at the altar 73. Commercial maker 74. Hopalong Cassidy portrayer 76. Ring org. 77. Tolkien cannibal 78. Recycle 79. Draw water 80. Grannies 81. Former Communist power 82. An earth sci. 83. Chrysler engine 84. Sash 88. End of the year month, for short 90. Religious fast 91. Insect in a marching column 92. Set cost 93. Arm bones 94. Directed and managed 97. Rocky peak 98. Warnings 100. Latish lunchtime 101. TV attachments 104. Farm call 105. Russian river 106. Nobel Prize subj. 107. Survived, just 108. Prefix with physics 109. Phaser setting 110. “___ I care!” 111. ___ jure (by law) 112. Certain colorist 113. New Deal inits. 114. Land in l’océan 116. Horror writer, Edgar Allen 117. Big budget item for “Avatar,” briefly

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