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Cast of the musical Ragtime at Ford’s Theatre, directed by Peter Flynn. Photo: Carol Rosegg
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Runners at the start of the first park run in Washington, DC, at Fletcher’s Cove, on Jan. 9, 2016. Photo: Andres Falconer
1 Cove park run 1 Fletcher’s The Fletcher Cover park run is a free, timed
run at 9 a.m. on Saturdays. The run welcomes serious athletes alongside enthusiastic kids, runners of different capabilities and walkers. And, not seen in the picture, somewhere in the back, Mayor Bowser, who surprised everyone one Saturday morning. It’s free. Register at parkrun.us/fletcherscove before the first run. Everyone runs for their own enjoyment. Every week the runners grab a post parkrun coffee in the picnic area by the footbridge, weather permitting. It is entirely organized by volunteers. Email fletcherscovehelpers@parkrun.com to help.
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Gold Cup 2 Virginia The Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase
distance races held on May 6 feature fence jumping, ditch obstacles, picnicing, drinking, a hat contest, VIP tents, tailgating, Kentucky Derby viewing and a lot of fun for horse lovers. The races are run before a crowd of about 50,000 people. Dress up or not and bring a picnic. The gates open at 10 a.m. A car with up to six passengers can enter for $100. Entry is by car only. Tickets are on sale now at vagoldcup.com. Th reference address for directions is 5089 Old Tavern Rd, The Plains, VA. The Plains is about one hour directly west of DC via Route 66. vagoldcup.com.
Scene from the 2016 Virginia Gold Cup races. Photo: Isabel Kurek
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4 Rebecca Hungerford’ s Leafy Vessel, spun, hammered, fabricated, acid-etched and colored pewter, silver wire, H:8.00 x W:10.00 x D:10.00 Inches. $400.
3 Azalea Peak Bloom at the Arboretum
The time to go to the US National Arboretum is when their famous azaleas are in bloom. The early azaleas typically bloom in the second week in April; the late azaleas in the second week in May. Peak bloom is in between. Because of climate change, visit usna.usda. gov for updates. The Arboretum grounds are open every day except Christmas from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Editor’s notes: The R Street NE entrance is closed to cars after 2 p.m., weekdays. Bicycles, pedestrians, official visitors, volunteers, tours, and contractors are still allowed in through R Street. Cars are always able to exit through the R Street gate. Also, public tram tours through the grounds are no longer offered. usna.usda.gov.
4 Smithsonian Craft Show
The Smithsonian Craft Show is at the National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW, from April 27 to 30. See and purchase the work of 120 jury-selected American masters. The show features jewelry, wearable art, basketry, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, wood and ceramics. It is open April 27, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; April 28 and 29, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and April 30, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. One day admission is $17: two days, $30. smithsoniancraftshow.org.
The All Hallows Guild’s antique carousel. Photo: Lauren Modny
5 Washington National Cathedral Flower Mart
Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, holds its annual All Hallows Guild Flower Mart on May 5 and 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It features an irresistible array of festival foods, children’s rides, artisanal and boutique gifts, herbs and flowers, Saturday-only tower climbs ($10), carousel rides, tea, puppet shows, white elephant tent and more. As a special treat, DC based embassies present their one-of-a-kind floral displays that tells each country’s story in a beautiful way in the Cathedral nave. Flower Mart is free and welcomes all. cathedral.org.
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The Great Vigil of Easter at National Cathedral. April 15, 8 PM. Intersection of Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues, NW. 202537-6200. nationalcathedral.org. Solemn Easter Vigil Mass at National Shrine. April 15, 8 PM. National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave. NE. 202-526-8300. nationalshrine.com.
etery Amphitheater will begin with a musical prelude. There is no rail service at this hour but parking is free. arlingtoncemetery.mil.
hunt with prizes for participating kids, field games, special animal demonstrations and live entertainment. Don’t miss a chance to meet Easter Panda. nationalzoo.si.edu.
Festival Holy Eucharist at National Cathedral. April 16, 8 AM and 11:15 AM (free tickets required); 4 PM, Evensong on Easter Day; 5:15 PM, Organ Recital. Intersection of Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues, NW. 202-537-6200. nationalcathedral.org.
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Easter Sunrise Service at Lincoln Memorial. April 16, (rain or shine), 6:30 AM. Thousands gather annually at the Lincoln Memorial to celebrate Easter. Lincoln Memorial. capitalchurch.org.
Easter Sunday Mass at National Shrine. April 16, 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 10:30 AM, noon, 4:30 PM. Spanish Mass at 2:30 PM. National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. 400 Michigan Ave. NE. 202-526-8300. nationalshrine.com.
Easter Sunrise Service at Arlington Cemetery. April 16, 6:15 AM. The Easter Sunrise Service at the Arlington National Cem-
Easter Monday at the Zoo. April 17. Throughout the day, the Zoo will offer family-focused activities, including an Easter egg
Cast of the musical Ragtime at Ford’s Theatre, directed by Peter Flynn. Photo: Carol Rosegg
You Can Grow It! at the Botanic Garden. Through Oct. 15. This exhibit will help experienced and novice gardeners alike have more fruitful indoor and outdoor gardening experiences. US Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. usbg.gov. In Bloom and Studio Spotlight at Art Enables. April 8 to June 3. Art Enables presents two new exhibitions. The resident artists have been inspired by the changing weather. Browse the Studio Gallery’s newest, brightest and “cutest” group show, IN BLOOM. Art Enables, 2204 Rhode Island Ave. NE. art-enables.org. National Math Festival. April 22, 10 AM to 7 PM. This free and public event brings together some of the most fascinating modern mathematicians to inspire and challenge participants to see math in new and exciting ways. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt Vernon Pl. NW. nationalmathfestival.org. Happy Birthday, Will! at the Folger. April 23, noon to 4 PM. join the Folger for this beloved annual tradition, as they celebrate the birthday of the Bard. From Shakespearean musical and theatrical performances to sword fighting demonstrations to Elizabethan crafts, there’s something for everyone — including birthday cake. This is also the one day of the year when the historic Reading Rooms are open to the public. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu.
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Ragtime at Ford’s. Through May 20. Based on E.L. Doctorow’s celebrated 1975 novel, the Tony Award-winning Ragtime confronts both the unbridled optimism and the stark reality of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. When the lives of a wealthy white family, a daring Harlem musician and a determined Jewish immigrant intersect, their fates are inextricably bound and profoundly changed. Ford’s Theatre, 511 10th St. NW. 202-347-4833. fords.org.
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Music at U Street Music Hall. April 8, Maggie Rogers; April 12, Kate Tempest and Thomas Gold; April 13, Buku & Late Night Radio; April 14, Chaz Bundick Meets The Mattson 2; April 15, Mod Sun and Cyril Hahn; April 17, Sondre Lerche; April 19 and 20, Big Wild; April 21, Luca Lush; April 22, Will Eastman; April 26, Fenech-Soler & Knox Hamilton and Kilter; April 27, Too Many Zooz and The Gaslamp KillerThe Gaslamp Killer; April 28, Lewis Del Mar; April 29, Jazz Cartier and Bit Funk & Treasure Fingers; May 1, Coin; May 4, Zebbler Encanti Experience; May 5, Eli & Fur. U Street Music Hall, 1115 U St. NW. 202-588-1889. ustreetmusichall.com. Music at The Howard. April 8, Meli’sa Morgan and Devin The Dude & Backyard Band; April 15, MAJAH HYPE: Dat Does Piss Me Off! Part 3 and Reggae Fest vs. Soca; April 16, Harlem Gospel Choir Easter Special; April 18 and 19, Todrick Hall Presents: Straight Outta Oz; April 21, Lizz Wright; April 22, Goapele; April 23, Rhonda Ross; April 28, The Sweet Spot DC: Make It Rain Edition; May 4, T.I. Presents: The Hustle Gang Tour; May 5, An Evening w/ Draco Rosa and Big G’s Young, Fly & Flashy Birthday Bash; May 6, Marsha Ambrosius & Eric Benet and Slick
Rick & E.U. w/ Sugar Bear. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. 202-803-2899. thehowardtheatre.com. Music at 9:30 Club. April 8, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Mr. Carmack; April 11, Son Volt; April 12, Baroness; April 14, The Motet; April 15, Biffy Clyro; April 16, Betty Who; April 19, Clean Bandit; April 20, Oddisee & Good Company; April 21 and 22, Drive-By Truckers; April 23, Hurray For The Riff Raff; April 26, The Pretty Reckless; April 27, Balkan Beat Box; April 28 and 29, The New Pornographers; April 30, The Black Angels; May 1, Bonobo; May 2, Rostam; May 3, The Maine; May 4, Highly Suspect; May 5, Jacob Sartorius; May 6, Hot In Here: 2000s Dance Party. 815 V St. NW. 877-435-9849. 930.com. Music at Hill Country. April 8, Carolyn Wonderland; April 9, Selwyn Birchwood; April 11, Scott Kurt Duo; April 12, Hill Country Live Band Karaoke; April 13, Dallas Moore Band; April 15, Scott Kurt & Memphis 59; April 18, Wild The Waters; April 20, K. Phillips; April 21, The Highballers; April 22, The Woodshedders; April 25, Amelia White; April 27, Danny Barnes, Jenni Lyn; April 29, Rench (Gangstagrass); May 2, La Terza Classe; May 5, Bloodshot Bill. Hill Country Live, 410 Seventh St. NW. hillcountry.com/dc. Music at Sixth and I. April 8, Anoushka Shankar; April 15, Broadway Sings. Sixth and I, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org. Music at the Lincoln. April 8, Lisa Lampanelli; April 13, Welcome to Night Vale; April 20, Ainee Mann; May 4, Brian Wilson Presents Pet Sounds-The Final Performances. Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. 202-328-6000. thelincolndc.com. Music at Rock and Roll Hotel. April 8, Justin Jones and Summit Saturdays; April 9, Jain; April 10, Modern English; April 12, Union Brewing & Friends Records Present…INDIE DANCE Baltimore Invasion; April 13, Diet Cig; April 14, The Wedding Present; April 15, White Ford Bronco; April 18, Pigeons & Planes Presents NO CEILINGS featuring Boogie, Kaiydo, Kemba, and Michael Christmas; April 21, Parachute; April 222, Soohan and Summit Saturdays; April 25, Panama Wedding; April 27, Lucky Chops; April 28, The Wild Reeds; April 29, Pinegrove and Summit Saturdays. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. 202-3887625. rockandrollhoteldc.com. Music at Black Cat. April 9, Damaged City Fest; April 10, Emily Wells; April 12, Why?; April 13, Heavy Breathing; April 14, The 9-Songwriter Series; April 15, Church Night; April 16, Sweet Spirit; April 20, Vita and the Wolf; April 21, Twirly Whirlt Burly-Q; April 22, Hat Band Showcase; April 26, Foreseen; April 27, Generationals; April 28, SNLs Sasheer Zamata and Bob Mould; April 29, Arto Lindsay Beauty Pill; April 30, Shonen Knife; May 2,
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Nationals Manager Dusty Baker in the dugout at Nationals Park on July 19, 2016. Photo: Courtesy of the Washington Nationals Baseball Club.
Pike St. at Woolly. Through April 23. On the Lower East Side, a mother works hard to keep the electricity flowing for her daughter’s respirator while a hurricane looms nearby. As she prepares for disaster, a vibrant host of characters — a decorated war veteran, her ne’er-do-well father, her octogenarian downstairs neighbor — bring new meaning to the phrase “it takes a village.” Woolly Mammoth, 641 D St. NW. 202-3933939. woollymammoth.net. Lean and Hungry Theater: King Lear at the Atlas. Through April 23. A powerful leader is aging; his perceptions of the world and his family grow increasingly confused as his brain deteriorates. The Atlas, 1333 H St. NE. 202-239-7993. AtlasArts.org. Midwestern Gothic at Signature. Through April 30. Set in the middle of continental nowhere, Midwestern Gothic tells the story of a small town and a young girl whose wild and twisted imagination drives her to create more and more bizarre diversions. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Shirlington, VA. signature-theatre.org. Mosaic’s Blood Knot at the Atlas. Through April 30. A parable of two brothers who share a one-room shack near Port Elizabeth, South Africa: Zachariah is dark-skinned and Morris, light-skinned. They share the same mother but find their differences lead them to a common bond as brothers and men. The Atlas, 1333 H St. NE. 202-239-7993. AtlasArts.org.
Washington Nationals. April 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 28, 29 and 30. Nat’s Park. washington.nationals.mlb.com. Redd Kross; May 4, Tommy Keene & Ivan Julian; May 6, Black Lips. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. blackcatdc.com. Phillips Collection Sunday Concerts. April 9, Gould Piano Trio and Robert Plane; April 16, Lukas Geniušas; April 23, Anne Akiko Meyers; April 30, Quatuor Danel; May 7, Maxim Rysanov and Alexander Kobrin. Concerts at 4 PM. $40, $20 for members and students with ID; includes museum admission. Reservations recommended. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/music. Blues Night in Southwest. Every Monday, 6 to 9 PM. April 10, Danny Blew & the Blues Crew; April 17, Memphis Gold Blues; April 24, Vintage #18 Blues Band; May 1, David Cole & Main Street Blues; May 8, The Nighthawks. $5 cover. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. 202-4847700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org. Church of the Epiphany Weekly Concerts. Tuesdays, 12:10 PM. April 11, Rebecca Kellerman Petretta, Laura Choi Stuart, sopranos, Amy Domingues, viola da gamba, & Jeremy Filsell, continuo; April 18, Nikolai Popov, flute, Vasily Popov, cello, and Ralitza Patcheva, piano; April 25, The Dvorak Duo; May 2, Washington Bach Consort. 1317 G St. NW. 202-347-2635. epiphanydc.org. Jazz Night in Southwest. Every Friday, 6 to 9 PM. April 14, Good Friday Special, 2017, Bowie State Jazz Ensemble; April 21, “Diggin’ Up My Roots” (CD Release); April 28, Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald; May 5, Jazz Academy of Music; May 13, Clarence Turner Blues Band. $5 cover. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. 202-484-7700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org.
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Anderson House Spring Concert Series. April 22, 1 PM, The Singing Capital Chorus; May 20, 1 PM, Tobias Werner, cellist, and Carlos Cesar Rodriguez, pianist. Free. Society of the Cincinnati, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. societyofthecincinnati.org. CapitalBop DC jazz calendar. Visit capitalbop.com for the city’s most detailed jazz calendar as well as an informative online jazz periodical by noted Jazz critic Giovanni Russonello.
THEATER Parade at Keegan. Extended through April 15. The tragic, true story of the trial and lynching of a Jewish man wrongly accused of murder. A rich and intricate score by Jason Robert Brown and a book by Alfred Uhry that delves fearlessly into the complexities of early 20th century social relationships in the South. A musical of profound depth and beauty. Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW. 202-265-3767. keegantheatre.com. Three Sisters at Studio. Through April 23. Irina, Masha, and Olga bristle against the mundanities of their backwater town in Chekhov’s tragicomic masterpiece about missed opportunities and misplaced dreams. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. 202332-3300. studiotheatre.org. No Sisters at Studio. Through April 23. While Three Sisters plays out in one theatre, half the cast is also performing upstairs in another: Same building, different theatre... “No Sisters!” While Olga, Masha, and Irina yearn for Moscow, the rest of the household and its hangers-on grapple with their own heartache and longing, bit players in a world whose focus is elsewhere. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. 202-332-3300. studiotheatre.org.
A Raisin in the Sun at Arena. Through May 7. Lorraine Hansberry’s masterpiece follows the Younger family yearning for a better life far from the cramped confines of their Chicago tenement. Hope arrives in the form of an unexpected financial windfall, but when they realize they have differing definitions of the American dream. Which dreams get realized and which deferred? Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW. 202-4883300. arenastage.org. Brighton Beach Memoirs at Theater J. Through May 7. Coming of age may not be easy, but it sure can be hilarious. Eugene Morris Jerome is 15, lives in 1930’s Brooklyn and thinks of little else but playing for the Yankees… and girls. Theater J, 1529 16th St. NW. 800-494-8497. washingtondcjcc.org. Mosaic’s A Human Being Died That Night. April 6 to 30. Prime Evil is what South Africans call him: a paid white political assassin currently serving two life sentences for crimes committed in the name of the apartheid state. The Atlas, 1333 H St. NE. 202239-7993. AtlasArts.org. Pointless Theatre’s d0t: a RotoPlastic Ballet. April 6 to May 6. This futurist environment is visualized through large scale, toy puppet theatre and Pointless Theatre’s signature brand of multimedia spectacle. Tickets at pointlesstheatre.com/dot. Performances at the Mead Theatre Lab at Flashpoint, 916 G ST. NW. pointlesstheatre.com. In the Heights (En espanol) at GALA. April 20 to May 21. New York’s Washington Heights is a vibrant community on the brink of change, where the biggest struggle can be which traditions to maintain and which to let go of. With its gripping tale of hopes and dreams, this groundbreaking musical is the next chapter in the multicultural American story. GALA Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW. galatheatre.org. Ally Theatre Company’s The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha. April 22 to May 20. Christmas Eve, 1800, Martha Washington, lays on her deathbed at Mount Vernon, surrounded by the slaves who will be freed upon her passing. In a
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1713 7th St. NW
Whole Foods Yellow Box
1440 P Street NW
CVS
2129 14th ST NW
Lost & Found
1240 9th St. NW
Shaw Library
945 Rhode Island AVE NW
Why Not Boutique
1348 U Street, NW
CVS
3031 14th ST NW
Marriott Hotel
901 Massachusetts Ave NW
Shaw Mainstreet
875 N Street, NW, Suite 201
Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania AVE NW
CVS
1000 U ST NW
MLK Library
901 G ST NW
Shaw Metro
1800 7th St NW
Windows Cafe
101 Rhode Island AVE NW
CVS
1418 P ST NW
Modern Liquors
1200 9th ST NW
Shaw Metro Box - NE Corner
8th & R NW
Wydown Coffee Bar
1924 14th St NW
CVS
1637 P Street, NW
Mount Vernon Sq. Metro
7th & M ST NW
Shaw Metro Box - NE Corner
7th & S NW
Yes Organic Market
2123 14th St NW
CVS
400 Massachusettes AVE NW
Nelly’s
900 U St NW
Showtime Lounge
113 Rhode Island Ave. NW
YMCA
1711 Rhode Island Ave, NW
CVS
1900 7th ST NW
Nest DC
87 Florida Ave. NW
Simon Vintage
1911 9th Street, NW
Yoga District
1830 1st ST NW
Dodge City
917 U Street, NW
Northwest One Library
155 L ST NW
Skynear Design Gallery
1800 Wyoming Avenue, NW
Dove House
1905 9th Street, NW
NW Settlement House - S St.
1739 7th Street, NW
SMASH Records
2314 18th Street, NW
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fever dream of terrifying theatricality, Martha and the rest of America, yesterday and today, are put on trial for their crimes. Joe’s Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Rd., Mt. Rainier, MD. joesmovement.org. Outside Mullingar at Keegan. May 6 to 28. Heartbreaking, funny as hell, and ultimately deeply moving. A compassionate and delightful work by John Patrick Shanley that poses the question: is it ever too late to take a chance on love? Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW. 202-265-3767. keegantheatre.com.
SPORTS AND FITNESS DC United at RFK. May 6, 6 PM vs. Montreal Impact. dcunited.com.
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Yoga Gatherings at the Botanic Garden. Saturdays, 10:30 to 11:30 AM. WithLoveDC is a movement to spread love, joy and acceptance throughout the District. WithLoveDC offers free yoga gatherings at the US Botanic Garden. This program is first-come, first served with limited space available. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own mats. No preregistration required. usbg.gov. By George, Run! Registration Open. Registration is open for the George Washington Patriot Run 5K/10K Race at Mount Vernon on Sept. 10, 8 AM. Visit mountvernon.org/patriotrun to register and for details.
MARKETS AND SALES FRESHFARM Penn Quarter Market. Thursdays through Nov. 16, 3 to 7 PM. 801 F St. NW. freshfarm.org. FRESHFARM By the White House Market. Thursdays through Nov. 16, 11 AM to 2 PM. 810 Vermont Ave. NW. freshfarm.org. Friends of SE Library Book Sale. April 8 and May 13, 10 AM to 3 PM. Most books are $1. Southeast Neighborhood Library, 403 Seventh St. SE. 202-698-3377. dclibrary.org/ southeast. Ladysmiths Art Jewelry Group Sale at Arena Stage. April 22 and 23, 1 to 8 PM. The sale will showcase the work of more than 20 local jewelry and fiber artists. Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW. St. Patrick’s Episcopal Rummage Sale. April 22, 9 AM to 1 PM. St. Patrick’s Day School Gym, 4700 Whitehaven Pkwy. NW. stpatrickschurchdc.org. FRESHFARM CityCenterDC Market. Tuesdays, May 2 to Oct. 31, 11 AM to 2 PM. 1098 New York Ave. NW. freshfarm.org.
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YOU to DIAL 811 Before You! Great Brookland Yard Sale. May 6 (rain date, May 13), 10 AM to 2 PM. Individual yard sale times may vary. The sale is all over the Brookland neighborhood in individual seller’s yards and across from Turkey Thicket at 3726 10th St. NE. Find a map on GreatBrooklandYardSale.com. FRESHFARM Mt. Vernon Triangle Market. Saturdays, May 6 to Oct. 28, 10 AM to 2 PM. 499 I St. NW. freshfarm.org. Spring Art Market at Del Ray Artisans. May 6 (rain or shine), 10 AM to 4 PM. Del Ray Artisans’ Spring Art Market, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, showcases original artwork from local artists in a wide range of mediums. DelRayArtisans.org/ArtMarket.
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Dupont Circle Farmers Market. Sundays, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. 20th Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW. 202-362-8889. freshfarmmarket.org.
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Fresh Tuesdays at Eastern Market. Tuesdays, 3 to 7 PM. Farmers’ line of fresh produce. Eastern Market, 200 block of Seventh Street SE. 202-698-5253. easternmarketdc.com. Union Market. Tuesdays to Fridays, 11 AM to 8 PM; weekends, 8 AM to 8 PM. Union Market is an artisanal, curated, food market featuring over 40 local vendors. 1309 Fifth St. NE. 301652-7400. unionmarketdc.com. Georgetown Flea Market. Sundays, 8 AM to 4 PM. 1819 35th St. NW.
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All Ways Mount Pleasant. First Saturday, noon to 2 PM. LaCasa. All Ways is a citizen’s association primarily for the tenants of the larger apartment buildings of Mount Pleasant. 3166 Mt. Pleasant St. NW. aass.org. Chinatown Revitalization Council. Fourth Monday, 7 to 8 PM. 510 I St. NW. Chinatown Revitalization Council promotes the Chinatown renewal and the preservation of its cultural heritage. The public is welcome. Convention Center Community Association. Last Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Kennedy Rec Center, 1401 Seventh St. NW. facebook. com/pages/Convention-Center-Community. Downtown Neighborhood Association. Second Tuesday, 7 to 9 PM. US Naval Memorial Center, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. miles@ dcdna.org. dcdna.org.
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Southwest Waterfront Fireworks Festival. April 15 (rain date, April 16), 2 to 9:30 PM. Fireworks at 8:30 PM. Festival, at the District Wharf, 600-650 Water St. SW, features live music, beer garden, food trucks, and all ages hands-on activities. Free. nationalcherryblossomfestival.org. East Central Civic Association of Shaw. First Monday, 7 PM. Third Baptist Church, 1546 Fifth St. NW. Contact: Al Hajj Mahdi Leroy J Thorpe Jr, 202-387-1596. Eckington Civic Association. First Monday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Harry Thomas Recreation Center, 1743 Lincoln Rd. NE. eckingtondc.org.
ANC 1B. First Thursday, 6:30 PM. DC Housing Finance Agency, 815 Florida Ave. NW. 202-8704202. anc1b.org. ANC 1B11. Second Monday, 7 PM. LeDroit Senior Building (Basement Community Room), 2125 Fourth St. NW. 202-481-3462. anc1b.org.
Edgewood Civic Association. Last Monday, 7 to 9 PM. Edgewood senior building, 635 Edgewood St. NE, Ninth Floor.
ANC 1B04. First Thursday, 6:30 PM. Banneker Recreation Center, 2500 Georgia Ave. NW. LaKisha M. Brown Commissioner. 202-503-4605. groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ANC1B04/info.
Logan Circle Citizens Association. Visit logancircle.org/calendar for meeting dates and times. logancircle.org.
ANC 1C. First Wednesday, 7 PM. Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Health, 2355 Ontario Rd. NW. 202-332-2630. anc1c.org.
Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood Association. Third Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 PM. Yale Steam Laundry, 437 New York Ave. NW. lifein. mvsna.org.
ANC 1D. Third Tuesday, 7 PM. 3166 Mount Pleasant St. NW. 202-462-8692. anc1d.org.
U Street Neighborhood Association. Second Thursday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Source (Second Floor Classroom), 1835 14th St. NW. ANC 1A. Second Wednesday, 7 PM. Harriet Tubman Elementary School, 3101 13th St. NW. 202588-7278. anc1a.org.
ANC 2C. First Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. 202-682-1633. anc2C.org. ANC 6E. First Tuesday, 6:30 PM. Meeting at Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. anc6e.org. Have an item for the Calendar? Email it to calendar@hillrag.com. u
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EARTH, SPRING AND BLOSSOMS Potomac River Watershed Cleanup. April. The Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup will be hosting an event weekends (plus some weekdays) during the month of April. Read more and sign up at fergusonfoundation.org. Tidal Basin Welcome Area and Performance Stage. Through April 9. Welcome area open daily, 10 AM to 7 PM; performances daily noon to 6 PM. 1501 Maine Ave. SW. nationalcherryblossomfestival.org. Flower Power 2017! April 9, 1 to 5 PM. Flower Power is part of the Anacostia River Festival and the clos-
ing celebration of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. On the 1200 Block of Good Hope Road SE, enjoy an interactive art installation, art exhibitions, floral arranging classes, workshops, live music and spring fashion. This event is free and family-friendly. anacostiaartscenter.com/event/flower-power-2017. Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival. April 15, 10:30 AM to 6 PM. Performers and vendors travel from all over the country and the world to DC to share their love of Japanese culture and traditions with festival attendees through art, cuisine and performances. Festival is at M Street and New Jersey Ave-
nue SE. Tickets in advance online and at the gate on the day of for $10. Children 12 and under are free. nationalcherryblossomfestival.org. Celebrate Earth Day! at the Botanic Garden. April 21, 10 AM to 2 PM. Come enjoy engaging hands-on activities and meet with representatives of environmental organizations from throughout the region. Drop by and learn all the ways to make the planet a healthier place and become a more active steward of the plants that support life on earth. No preregistration required. usbg.gov.
Rowing on the Anacostia. Photo: Courtesy of the National Cherry Blossom Festival
Anacostia River Festival
April 9, 1 to 5 PM. This year’s festival will focus on biking in the District and will also celebrate the new extension of the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail to Bladensburg, MD. This free event will encourage District residents and visitors alike to explore communities and parks east of the river. In 2016, the Anacostia River Festival attracted nearly 8,000 people. Anacostia Park, at Good Hope Road and Anacostia Drive SE. bridgepark.org/anacostia-river-festival.
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Anacostia River Earth Day Cleanup and Celebration
April 22, 9 AM to noon. Join 2,000 volunteers in cleaning up the Anacostia River, its shores and tributary streams in DC and Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties. Dozens of cleanup sites available. All supplies and equipment provided. Registration and information is at anacostiaws.org/ earthday2017. Carlyle House Garden Day Herb & Craft Sale. April 22 (rain or shine), 8 AM to 4 PM. Purchase culinary and decorative herbs, plants and flowers raised in Mount Vernon’s greenhouses. Sale admission is free; house tour is $5. Carlyle House Historic Park, 121 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA. carlylehouse.org. Earth Day at Kenilworth Park. April 22, 9 AM to noon. Spend the morning removing invasive plants, picking up trash, planting native plants and performing other park projects. SSL credits can be earned. Register at friendsofkenilworthgardens. eventbrite.com. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. friendsofkenilworthgardens.org.
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Arboretum Garden Fair & Plant Sale. April 28, 1 to 4 PM; April 29, 9 AM to 4 PM. Sale features new, rare and hard-to-find plants, garden supply vendors, books, children’s activities, refreshments and entertainment. Bring garden questions to National Arboretum staff members for expert advice. The event is in and around the Vis-
itor’s Center’s R Street NE entrance. Free admission. The Arboretum is at 24th and R Streets NE. usna.usda.gov. Bourbon and Bluegrass at President Lincoln’s Cottage. May 7, 2 to 5 PM. Lounge on Lincoln’s front lawn, sip bourbon and enjoy live bluegrass music. $60 for adults 18 and older; $30 to children, 12 to 17; 11 and under are free. President Lincoln’s Cottage is at Upshur St. at Rock Creek Church Rd. NW. lincolncottage.org. Mount Vernon Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour. May 19 to 21, 6 to 9 PM. Mount Vernon’s celebrates the history of wine in Virginia with evening tours of the Mansion and cellar, appearances by “George and Martha Washington” and live jazz on the east lawn overlooking the scenic Potomac River. Visitors may bring a blanket and relax on the lawn while sampling wines from 20 Virginia wineries. mountvernon.org. Volunteer with the Earth Conservation Corps. Reach them at earthconservationcorps.org/volunteer. u
DCHFA, Your Homeownership Resource in D.C. The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency is your homeownership resource in the District for buying a home to retaining your home, we have a homeownership program to assist you; And now our programs include HPAP! Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP) 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 costs assistance up to $84,000 combined. DCHFA administers HPAP applications for households meeting very low to low income criteria.
DC Open Doors DC Open Doors is your key to homeownership in the city. This program offers first-time and repeat buyers fully forgivable second trust loans to cover a buyer’s minimum down payment requirement in addition to below market interest rates for first trust mortgages for the purchase of homes.
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.
HomeSaver The HomeSaver Program is a foreclosure prevention resource for unemployed, underemployed or District homeowners who may have suffered a qualified financial hardship and are at risk of losing their homes due to foreclosure or delinquent real property taxes. 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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Protecting DC’s Waterways and Our Natural History
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hile “statehood” and voting representation in Congress continue to elude residents, in February DC gained a state fish and more authority to protect its natural resources. In signing the Fisheries and Wildlife Omnibus Amendment Act of 2016, Mayor Muriel Bowser granted the
Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) more authority to protect natural resources, oversee recreational fishing, and increase environmental protections for aquatic life, wetlands, and shorelines. Importantly, the act authorizes the mayor to impose penalties on persons who knowingly transport or trade in certain invasive plants and nonindigenous species. “As the nation’s capital, we need to lead the way when it comes to preserving our environment, and part of this work includes protecting our important local wildlife and precious natural ecosystems,” said Mayor Bowser. “Today, we are taking another step to ensure that our natural habitats are protected for residents and future generations to enjoy.” Mayor Bowser used the signing event, which took place along the banks of the Anacostia River, to unveil two new
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by Catherine Plume DC “state” species, designating the American shad as the District’s official fish and Hay’s Spring amphipod the official amphipod. Both species play an important role in DC’s natural history. According to the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, the American shad (Alosa sapidissima) is a member of the herring family that spends most of its life at sea and returns to its natal river to spawn. Historically the shad run provided a tasty and important food source during spring, when other foods were often in short supply. Shad was one of George Washington’s favorite foods. Overfishing and poor water quality reduced the stocks, but restoration efforts have enabled the Potomac’s shad population to recover somewhat. Per the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) Fishery Management Plan, the harvesting of shad and river herring is prohibited. The Hay’s Spring amphipod (Stygobromus hayi) is one of three amphipods unique to the District and has been found in Rock Creek Park. According to the Fish and Wildlife Service, the little crustacean measures less than a half-inch long and spends its life underground. Its presence is an indicator of good water quality. While having a DC state fish and amphipod are conversation fodder, the Fish-
eries and Wildlife Omnibus Amendment Act does much more. At a time when the federal government is sending signals that it will be relaxing environmental regulations, this amendment strengthens the District’s ability to enforce and regulate environmental laws, especially along rivers and creeks. Tommy Wells, director of the DOEE, stood with the mayor as she signed the legislation. “The DC Fisheries and Wildlife Omnibus Amendment Act is a sign to District residents and the nation that we treasure our natural resources,” he remarked. “It allows us to promote and regulate fishing while also providing us with the ability to levy penalties on those who introduce non-native species that can harm our wildlife (like the snakehead) or do anything to harm our waterways. This is a good bill whose time has come.” As the health of the Potomac and Anacostia rivers has improved, fishing has become a more popular sport. A fishing license is required for anyone between the ages of 16 and 65 and can be obtained online for a $10 annual fee for DC residents. Due to the residual presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and other contaminants, DOEE has published an advisory for the consumption of fish from DC waters, http://doee.dc.gov/service/fishing-district. Catch and release is encouraged. Have you checked out either of DC’s rivers lately? Spring is a great time to see them in all their ever-improving glory. Catherine Plume is a lifelong environmentalist, a writer, and a blogger for the DC Recycler: www.DCRecycler.blogspot.com; Twitter @DC_Recycler. She is also a board member for the DC Chapter of the Sierra Club. u
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DC Eyes Becoming First ‘Green Bank’ City Mayor Bowser Proposes a Fund for Green Projects
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evelopers and renovation projects in the District could get financial assistance from the city to prioritize “green” installations through a new bill Mayor Muriel Bowser proposed on March 15. The legislation would establish the nation’s first municipal “green bank.” Mayor Bowser has proposed that the District invest $7 million per year for five years to fund a Green Bank from a transfer of existing and future allotments in the Renewable Energy Development Fund (REDF). DC has committed to cutting its greenhouse gas emissions 50 percent by 2032 and 80 percent by 2050, said Department of Energy & Environment Director Tommy Wells. That requires reducing energy consumption, which comes predominately from the heating, cooling, lighting, and other needs of buildings. “The only way to reach the goal is to retrofit buildings and ensure new buildings don’t contribute to the problem,” Wells said.
by Christine Rushton tice otherwise wary outside investors to then bring in $5 (in theory),” Wells explained. “High-end efficiency on energy use will save substantial sums of money over a long period of time,” he said. This saves money and may encourage the building’s owners and renters to explore alternative
How the Bank Would Work The Green Bank would not fund projects entirely but provide guaranteed low-rate loans and reduce the risk factors for private foundations or investors who want to contribute to the projects. If the project defaults on the loan, DC ensures it will pay first, not the other investors. “The idea is – if DC invests a guaranteed $1, then that could en-
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energy sources like solar power. In buildings that require retrofitting now, this could help make the upgrades better for the District and residents. “Take some of the buildings in Southwest, for example, that were built during the 60s and 70s,” Wells said. “It’s time for them to upgrade
their HVAC systems. This will give them guaranteed low-cost loans to put in high-energy-efficiency heating and cooling systems.” Wells said the fund could grow in amounts ranging from $20 to $50 million by 2023.
Other Bank Examples In Connecticut the state invests about $35 million annually to its bank, which started in 2011. As of December 2016 the bank had invested more than $1 billion in capital for clean energy funds in the state. The 2016 report also showed a 1:6 ratio for public-private investment in renewable energy projects: for every public $1 invested, $6 of private funding came through. Homeowners, building owners, multifamily complexes, residential contractors, towns and cities, commercial contractors, and capital providers can apply for funds from the bank. New York State started its bank in 2013 with a $210 million investment with plans to build it up to $1 billion. Projects can include solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources, as well as residential and commercial energy efficiency projects, electricity load reduction, and onsite clean generation projects. In August 2016 New York announced a $37.5 million deal for solar projects across the state with company Vivint Solar. The total project investment, including private funds, came to about $167 million. Since its inception the bank has commit-
Recycling and Composting in DC Are Getting Easier
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an I recycle this?” As an avid and selfpromoting recycler residing in the District, I dread this question. Unfortunately, and for too long, the answer in DC has been, “It depends.” “It depends” depends on where you intend to recycle the item and what the “material processing facility” (MRF, fondly pronounced “merf”) – the recycling company that services that recycling bin – will accept as a recyclable product. While there are many items that almost all MRFs accept, there are differences. For example, a yogurt container that is accepted by the MRF (and its associated recycling “hauler” that collects the recycling that you generate in your home) is not necessarily recyclable by the MRF/hauler that collects the recycling from your downtown DC office. This lack of standardization has caused confusion and contamination of the recycling stream, and reduced the amount of materials recycled in DC. Fortunately this is about to change. In January the DC Department of Public Works (DPW) published the Mayor’s List of Recyclables, which provides a single, comprehensive list of recyclable materials for DC residents and businesses. It includes over 200 items that, as of January 2018, all haulers/MRFs operating in DC must accept, be it through contracts with businesses, DC residential recycling, or apartments and/or condos. The list was compiled through a survey of eight MRFs located within 45 miles of DC to understand what materials they accept for recycling as well as those
by Catherine Plume they accept that are ultimately treated as waste. Once implemented, the list will be reviewed and updated every two years. Failure to comply with the list will prevent the MRF from receiving DC recyclables. “Providing a uniform list of what is accepted for recycling throughout the District will make it easier for District residents and visitors to successfully participate in recycling and is an important step in the District city meeting its waste diversion goals,” said DPW Director Christopher Shorter.
“Waste diversion” refers to the amount of material diverted from landfills or incineration.
Ch-ch-ch-changes What are the biggest changes as a result of this list? For now, plastic bags, plastic film, and plastic wrap are no longer accepted in recycling because they can clog and even shut down recycling separation machines. This plastic is currently treated as waste at MRFs. Recyclables should be dumped directly
Can I recycle this? The answer is going to get a lot easier. Photo: C. Plume
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ted about $305 million in 18 transactions, resulting in a projected $1.26 billion for clean energy projects. Mayor Bowser wants to join the two states as a leader in supporting green energy projects. It fits her commitment made at the 2015 Paris Climate Change Agreement to cut emissions 80 percent by 2050 and increase renewable energy and clean transportation options. “By creating a Green Bank, we will create more jobs for DC residents, which will allow us to continue our push for inclusive prosperity,” she said. “We will take an important step toward reaching the sustainability goals set forth in Climate Ready DC.”
Looking Forward to the Change Mayor Bowser’s proposed Green Bank shows great promise, said Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh, who chairs the Committee for Transportation and the Environment. “I’m very enthusiastic about this,” she said. The banks in New York and Connecticut have proven successful, and since the District’s biggest energy users are the buildings, Cheh thinks this method could help curb emissions and propel the District toward its goals. District leaders tried previously to create another way for residents to get support for pursuing green installations like solar, Cheh said, but that fell through. This new proposal from Bowser could encourage residents and developers to pursue green projects, and it would be feasible owing to a fund the DC Council approved in 2016, the REDF. Cheh looks forward to discussing the measure further. u
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into a recycling bin (bagless), while plastic bags and wrap should be dropped at a participating local supermarket plastic bag recycling bin. In the District, most if not all Safeway, Harris Teeter, and Giant grocery stores have plastic film/bag recycling receptacles. You can also find dropoff locations near you at www.plasticfilmrecycling.org/. More changes – including a broader list of recyclable items – will be announced early in 2018 once the Mayor’s List comes into effect. More information on the Mayor’s List and the survey process can be found on the DPW website at www.dpw.dc.gov/recyclingcompostlist/ or by emailing zero.waste@dc.gov. DPW is developing educational materials to inform residents about the changes.
And Challenges While DC continues to make strides with recycling and composting, challenges remain. A DPW Solid Waste Diversion Report for FY2015 and FY2016 (https://dpw. dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dpw/page_content/attachments/FY15WasteDiversionReport_f.pdf) found that the residential diversion rate was just below 21 percent. DC’s waste diversion goals are laid out in the Sustainable DC Plan and seek to reduce total waste generation by 15 percent and increase DC’s waste diversion rate to 80 percent by 2032. While exact metrics vary, DC’s 21 percent diversion rate is far below
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that of cities such as San Francisco, Seattle, and Portland, which have rates above 50 percent. Less than half of the 116 DC Public Schools facilities established paper-recycling programs during the FY2015-16 period, and only a third had food-waste composting programs. Overall, recycling and composting opportunities are expanding across the District. While curbside composting isn’t coming to DC soon, several local businesses provide home/apartment/business compost pickup services. Beyond this, DPW will be establishing compost dropoff spots in some farmers’ markets in each ward on Saturdays beginning in April. A January 2017 foam container ban requires that restaurants, supermarkets, food trucks, and organizations that serve food must use compostable containers. Paint can now be recycled for free at stores across DC through PaintCare.org. Ultimately the Mayor’s List of Recyclables is going to make the answer to “Can I recycle this?” a whole lot easier. Catherine Plume is a lifelong environmentalist, a writer, and a blogger for the DC Recycler: www.DCRecycler. blogspot.com; Twitter @DC_Recycler. She is also a board member of the DC Chapter of the Sierra Club. u
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San Antonio Bar & Grill is a long-time Brookland favorite
by Celeste McCall
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he other day, husband Peter and I visited a friend/colleague in Brookland who was recuperating from open heart surgery. Beforehand we lunched nearby at an old favorite, San Antonio Bar & Grill. Years ago the space housed Ellis Island, operated by a longtime friend, Hugh Kelly. He also owned the Irish Times (near Union Station), before retiring and handing it over to son Brendan. Kelly sold Ellis Island, which eventually became San Antonio Bar & Grill. The facade and interior have been spiffed up since we last visited. The menu has expanded to include Italian dishes (offered Wednesday and Saturday) and Peruvian fare including ceviche and lomo saltado (sirloin tips sauteed with onions and spices) and Cuban specialties like ropa vieja and masitas de puerco (pork morsels). We decided on signature Tex-Mex fare: chicken fajitas, served sizzling hot with moist, tender white meat, rice, beans, and guacamole. I went for the bountiful taco salad, a melange of ground beef, lettuce, chunky guacamole heaped in a crispy shell. The dishes complemented Peter’s Corona beer and my tangy margarita. Lunch for two came to about $40. Open daily, San Antonio is located at 3908 14th St. NE, near Catholic University. Call 202-832-8080.
Peter McCall enjoys sizzling fajitas at Brookland’s San Antonio Bar & Grill
New in Town
Meanwhile, as winter finally loosens its blustery grip, much has been happening in our restaurant world. Coming soon to ever-expanding Ivy City is City Winery, which will combine a wine-making facility, restaurant, rooftop bar, and concert venue. The 40,000 square-foot facility will open on Okie Street, near the refurbished Hecht warehouse. It is owned by Michael Dorf, the New-York based restaurant group that has locations in other major US cities. Don’t rush over there right away; City Winery won’t arrive until later this year. In the Marriott Marquis, 901 Massachusetts Ave. NW (Mount Vernon Triangle near the Walter Washington Convention Center) Mike Isabella is unveiling Arroz, focusing on the cuisine of southern Spain and Morocco. The newcomer currently serves dinner only but will eventually add lunch and brunch. Valencian rice, Moorish-style chicken, ribeye and the trimmings head the menu, as snack carts roam the dining room. Regional wines, sherries, sangria, and cocktails will flow.
Coming Soon
Ensconced in an historic Adams Morgan structure, The Line DC is set to open later this spring (or early summer). Address: 1770 Euclid St. NW, formerly the century-old First Church of Christ. In the future hotel’s restaurant, to be named A Rake’s Progress, chef Spike Gjerde of Baltimore’s Woodbury Kitchen will combine Midatlantic and Virginia culinary traditions (lots of game birds) in a wood-burning hearth. Gjerde’s team will also provide pastries, sandwiches, and Counter Culture java in the lobby coffee bar. Also in The Line, Maketto’s Erik Bruner-Yang brings us Brothers and Sisters, serving American classics with an Asian accent.
Mexico Comes to Petworth
Petworth welcomes Taqueria del Barrio, 821 Upshur St. NW. Created by husband-and-wife team Anna Bran-Leis and Shawn Leis of DC Empanadas (a stand
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in Union Market and a food truck), the stylish newcomer dispenses traditional Mexican fare with modern flair. Everything is made from scratch including the tortillas. The former Domku space has been transformed by Studio Ideya Architecture+Interiors with Mexican motifs including Dias del Muertos (Day of the Dead) and a mural of the Virgin of Guadeloupe. At the crowded press dinner we sampled lip-tingling empanadas stuffed with beef and black beans escorted by cilantro chimichuri; chunky guacamole; various tacos filled with lengua (tongue), braised beef; and pork/pineapple and beer-battered corvina (fish). For dessert: powderedsugar-dusted cookies described as Mexican Oreos. Potent margaritas are rimmed with spices. Oddly we saw no Mexican beers. Maybe later? We’ll be back.
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A Virgin of Guadeloupe mural graces a wall in the back dining area
Décor at Petworth newcomer, Tacqueria del Barrio, features dramatic Mexican themes
Robert Wiedmaier of Marcel’s and Brasserie Beck is going nautical, with a seafood enterprise called Siren. It’s due to arrive around the first of June in the Darcy Hotel (Curio Collection by Hilton). “Siren is a mythological creature, kind of like a mermaid that eats sailors alive,” Wiedmaier quips. While his partner, chef Brian McBride, thought of the name, Wiedmaier responded, “That’s me, we’re going with it.” McBride’s menu will troll chilly waters for turbot, salmon, and king crab (the last two fished from Alaska), and sea urchin (uni) from Japan. Plus the warm seas of Hawaii and local critters too. Heading Siren’s kitchen is chef John Critchley, who wielded his whisk at Brine in Merrifield’s Mosaic District and Bourbon Steak and Barcelona Wine Bar in Georgetown. Tucked into the lobby will be Lil’B, a New Orleansstyle cafe operated by celeb chef David Guas of Bayou Bakery (soon to close) on Capitol Hill. He also operates Bayou Bakery in Arlington. Darcy Hotel will be located at 1515 Rhode Island Ave. NW (near Scott Circle). Call 202-779-9957 or visit www.thedarcyhotel.com.
Brunch and Beer
All-Purpose Pizzeria will launch Sunday brunch on April 9, served from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Chef Mike Friedman and his team have created classic brunch dishes with “Italian-American twists” like house made salumi, breakfast pizza, eggs Fra Diavolo with Calabrian chiles, polenta, feta and basil; crispy fried potatoes with gorgonzola crema; Nutella bomboloni (Italian-style filled donut) topped with whipped ricotta and powdered sugar; plus coffee drinks and cocktails. During the Craft Brewers Conference (CBC), April 10-13, the pizzeria will extend hours and host “tap takeovers” featuring Maine brewers. Chef Friedman and his team have come up with a compatible menu including a pizza named Weathervane (a bar Friedman frequented in Maine) topped with clams, bacon, fontina crema, Calabrian chiles, and chives. All-Purpose Pizzeria is located at 1250 Ninth St. NW, across from the Walter Washington Convention Center. During CBC, All-Purpose will serve lunch Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday with dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. Closed for lunch Tuesday, April 11, reopening at 5:30 p.m. For reservations and more information visit www.allpurposedc.com.
Local James Beard Nominees (and Winner)
Congrats and good luck to 2017 James Beard Nominees in our ‘hood. Amy Brandwein of Centrolina (CityCenterDC) and Tom Cunanan of Bad Saint (Columbia Heights) have both been nominated for Best Chef in the Mid-Atlantic. Mark Furstenberg of Bread Furst (upper Northwest) is in the running for Outstanding Baker, and Nora Pouillon (Restaurant Nora, Dupont Circle) is the sole honoree for Lifetime Achievement. Other winners will be announced May 1 in Chicago. u
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Exhibitions on View Charles Krause Reporting Fine Art New Location: Dacha Loft Building 1602 Seventh St. NW, Second Floor 202-638-3612 | charleskrausereporting.com Hours: Sat.-Sun., 1-6 p.m. Through April 30 Nancy Ohanian. “This Joker Is Wild”
East City Art’s Mid-City Gallery Exhibitions and News by Phil Hutinet
Fathom Gallery
Just as the title of his latest series implies, DC-based artist Stephen Benedicto’s “Convergence” amalgamates his past work into a common whole. The artist has long-held a fascination with the technical aspects of his work. “Convergence” examines the technical aspects of light and the interaction of audiences with Jowita Wyszomirska layering her work. Image: Gallery Neptune & Brown visual art in an age of technological distraction. Benedicto’s current series manipulates light into nics just as its musical counterpart does. Kathryn Wiley’s simple and reminiscent forms, showcasing its various behav“Burnt Sienna Blues” reflects moodiness, while Gregory iors. Benedicto studied aesthetics and approaches his work O’Hanlon’s “Hirshhorn II” postulates rhythmic disjuncwith an unconventional eye, many of his pieces examining tions. On April 29 the gallery will pair the visual rhythms technical components expressed through his stark, minimalwith a jazz concert by the Herman Burney Quartet, all of ist aesthetic. Benedicto’s work has been featured in numerous which celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month in April. exhibitions and national collections. This year, his work was shown at EMULSION 2017 and Artist Proof Gallery.
Foundry Gallery
When asked about jazz, Louis Armstrong declared, “If you gotta ask you ain’t never gonna know.” Similarly, if you must ask the about what jazz has to do with the Foundry’s all-gallery members show in April, you won’t ever know either! However, audiences will quickly understand the visual representations of the musical genre through the works of Patsy Fleming’s New Orleans-inflected “Jazz” or Brian Truesdale’s “Thelonius Totem.” The group exhibition employs improvisatory tech-
Gallery Neptune & Brown
Jowita Wyszomirska’s work centers on fleeting phenomena that are captured for a moment, only to disappear just as quickly. The artist cites as examples “a cloud casting a shadow as it crosses the sun, the ever-changing shoreline where land and water meet, the sensory experience of the wind, and the warmth of a shimmering light touching the skin.” Wyszomirska recently used satellite imagery from NASA to observe the ever-changing Chesapeake Bay region. However, in “Vanishing Point” she shifts her focus to the effects of climate change by observing the retreating ice of the North American glaciers. She translates actual data into artistic forms to produce effects juggling representational elements, such as observed data, and abstract elements that she carefully layers during her creative process. Jowita Wyszomirska was born in Poland and moved to Chicago in the early 1990s. She has a BFA from Illinois State University and an MA in fine art from the University of Maryland. She has exhibited nationally in solo and two-person shows. Her honors include residency fellowships at the Jentel Foundation, Wyoming; Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts, Nebraska; and International School of Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture in Umbria, Italy.
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Harvey Kupferberg, “Dunes in the PM, Death Valley N.P.” Image: Touchstone Gallery
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Harvey Kupferberg studied chemistry as an undergraduate and earned two doctorates, one in pharmacy
Fathom Gallery 1333 14th St. NW 202-588-8111 | fathomgallery.org Hours by appointment Through April 30 Stephen Benedicto, “Convergence” Gallery Neptune & Brown 1530 14th St. NW 202-986-1200 | neptunefineart.com Hours: Wed.-Sat., noon to 7 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. Through May 13 Jowita Wyszomirska, “Vanishing Point” Foundry Gallery 2118 Eighth St. NW 202-232-0203 | foundrygallery.org Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-7 p.m. Through April 30 Foundry Gallery members, “All That Jazz” Hamiltonian Gallery 1353 U St. NW 202-332-1116 | hamiltoniangallery.com Hours: Tues.-Sat., noon to 6 p.m. Through May 13 Nancy Daly and Kyle Bauer Hemphill Fine Arts 1515 14th St. NW 202-234-5601 | hemphillfinearts.com Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April exhibition schedule TBD Long View Gallery 1234 Ninth St. NW 202-232-4788 | longviewgallerydc.com Hours: Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Through April 23 “Encaustics,” featuring work by Georgia Nassikas, Shawna Moore, and Lisa Kairos Touchstone Gallery 901 New York Ave. NW 202-347-2787 | touchstonegallery.com Hours: Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Sat.-Sun., noon to 5 p.m. Through April 30 Encore Reception-Meet the Artists: Sat., April 29, 1-3 p.m. Gallery A: “Size Matters” group exhibition Gallery B: Harvey Kupferberg, “Art in Nature: Light to Dark” Gallery C: Janathel Shaw, “SOLIDAREity” Washington Project for the Arts 2124 Eighth St. NW 202-234-7103 | www.wpadc.org Hours: Mon.-Sat., noon to 6 p.m. Bookish at WPA through June 30
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and the other in pharmacology. He spent 32 years working as a medical researcher at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda. Now retired, Kupferberg continues to experiment, this time as an artist using his preferred medium, photography. Approaching his subject-matter with the serendipitous discipline of a research chemist, Kupferberg experiments with exposure and development techniques. His solo exhibition “Art in Nature: Light to Dark” is a black-and-white chronicle of Southwestern desert landscapes. Kupferberg’s works have been accepted for exhibition at the Frazer Gallery, the Maryland Federation of Art, the Washington School of Photography, and the Howard County Arts Council. Three of his images have received first-place awards in the Washington Post photo competition. “Live Oaks in Fog” won the landscape gold award at the FotoDC 2008 competition. Janathel Shaw’s April solo show, “SOLIDAREity!,” affirms the status of blacks in the United States. Shaw will exhibit a series of figurative pieces and portraits of men, women, and children looking boldly into the present and the future. Inspiration for this new series comes from the souls, activists, and communities that have added to the richness of the American landscape. The portraits incorporate texture, deep lines, and an anchoring in contrast. Several pieces are rooted in a defiant solidarity of consciousness, soulfulness, and personal voice. Others are dark in tone as a reminder of our current political climate. Says the artist: “Our political climate is even more divisive, driven by fear and prejudice. What has birthed from this movement is a reawakening of rebellion and solidarity on the grassroots level and national level. We are not going to return to periods of dark racist times. Jim Crow will not be embraced and our young are going to continue to keep marching.” Phil Hutinet is the publisher of East City Art, dedicated to DC’s visual arts. For more information visit www.eastcityart.com. u
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MuralsDC and Ben’s Chili Bowl Wants You to #Vote4BensMural
Ben’s Chili Bowl, Department of Public Works’ MuralsDC project and the DC Commission on the Arts and the Humanities are teaming up to complete the second mural on the wall of the iconic eatery’s U Street location this spring. MuralsDC painted the establishment’s widely celebrated mural in 2012. The artwork featured celebrities with close ties to the DC community. For the past five years, it has been one of the most photographed murals in the District. Murals DC plans to create a more vibrant and interactive experience on the wall. Mural enthusiasts can cast their vote at benschilibowl.com\vote or tweet photos of their picks @Murals_DC using the hashtag #Vote4BensMural. Artists for Ben’s mural will be selected through the MuralsDC selection process. Experienced aerosol muralists are urged to visit dcarts.dc.gov/page/ current-calls-artists for the call for MuralsDC Artists. Other property owners interested in a mural can apply to be considered by downloading a MuralsDC Application and Authorization and Release Form at dpw.dc.gov/service/muralsdc.
FEMS Engine Company 16 Reopens after Modernization
Engine Company 16 is at 1018 13th St. NW, and is home to FEMS fire fighters and personnel and their respective support teams. Originally built in 1932, Engine Company 16 was designed by DC Municipal Architect Albert Harris and was Washington, DC’s first four-bay firehouse. The 14-month, $9 million modernization retained much of the building’s history.
First-Ever DC Underground Fashion Show
Dupont Underground and the District of Columbia’s Commission on Fashion Arts and Events (CFAE) in partnership with the National Cherry Blossom Festival will hold Underneath It All: An Underground Fashion Showcase on April 15, 7:30 p.m., featuring acclaimed local designers. Seats are $40 to $150 and for ages 21 and older. Details and tickets information are at ticketfly.com/purchase/ event/1443054.
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Plan to Improve Transit Service Along 14th Street
Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) has announced funding for the much-anticipated MetroExtra Limited Stop bus route on the 14th Street corridor. The new 59 route will serve the area between the Takoma Metrorail station and the Federal Triangle Metrorail station. The limited-stop bus service will operate in addition to the existing 52, 53, and 54 bus services. The route will initially operate every 15 minutes during weekday rush hours. The estimated operating cost is approximately $1.2 million annually. If approved in the budget, the funds will be in place in October 2017, allowing the 59 to begin service when the next Metrobus service adjustments occur in December 2017.
Woolly Mammoth 2017-18 Season
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company 2017-18 season features six provocative plays that will lean into the current moment, speak truth to power and galvanize conversations about the social and political questions gripping the country. Woolly’s new season features the work of Max Frisch, The Second City, Danai Gurira, Jennifer Kidwell and Scott R. Sheppard with Lightning Rod Special and Jordan Tannahill, as well as a remount of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ An Octoroon. Here’s the lineup: An Octoroon, July 18 to Aug. 6; The Arsonists, Sept. 5 to Oct. 8; Nothing to Lose (But Our Chains), Nov. 11 to Dec. 31; Familiar, Feb. 5 to March 4; Underground Railroad Game, April 4 to 29; Botticelli in the Fire, May 28 to June 24. woollymammoth.net.
Theater J Announces 2017-18 Season
Theater J2017-18 season is comprised of six diverse plays, including one world premiere and two regional premieres. Artistic Director Adam Immerwahr has selected works by Jonathan Safran Foer, Alfred Uhry, Nilo Cruz, Mark St. Germain, Karen Hartman and Lindsay Joelle. Here’s the lineup: Sotto Voce, Oct. 3 to 29; The Last Night of Ballyhoo, Nov. 29 to Dec. 31; Everything is Illuminated, Jan. 11 to Feb. 4; Becoming Dr. Ruth, Feb. 21 to March 18; Roz and Ray, April 3 to 29; Trayf, May 30 to June 24. theaterj.org.
From left to right: Trevor Dixon, Donation Attendant; Jordan Barney, Donation Attendant; Velvin Fitch, Production Team Lead. Photo: Courtesy of Goodwill
Goodwill Seeks Donations and Shoppers
Goodwill, 2200 South Dakota Ave. NE, is open to receive donations Mondays to Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The adjacent retail store is open Mondays to Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Goodwill’s donations center and store is open daily except Easter. Visit dcgoodwill. org to find out about discounts and specials.
Mosaic Announces Season Three lineup
Compelled to respond to changing and challenging times in our country, the 2017-18 Mosaic Theater season three grapples with our current political climate, celebrating outspoken heroines of fluid gender and sexuality in two new musicals. The productions embrace documentary inspired reportage, sharp political and social satire and stirring family drama. Here’s the lineup: The Devil’s Music: The Life & Blues of Bessie Smith, Aug. 24 to Sept, 24; Vicuna & An Epilogue, Nov. 1 to 26; The Real Americans, Nov. 10 to Dec. 22; Draw the Circle, Dec. 1 to 24; Queens Girl in Africa, Jan. 4 to 28; Paper Dolls, March 29 to April 22; Hooded, or Being Black for Dummies, May 2 to June 3; The Vagrant Trilogy (Parts 1 & 11), May 31 to June 24; Urge For Going (Part 111 of the
Vagrant Trilogy). Mosaic Theater, whose performances are at the Atlas on H Street, offers $30 tickets any day of the week to Northeast and Southeast neighbors who live in zip codes 20002, 20003, 20017, 20018, 20019, 20020 or 20032. Students and those under 30 may purchase $20 tickets any day. mosaictheater.org.
Swimmers Register for DC Senior Games
This year’s games are May 6 and 7 at Takoma Community Center, 300 Van Buren St. NW. The competition is open to swimmers 50 and older. For more information, contact Rodger McCoy at 202-621-4963 at or email dcsgswimming@dcwaterwizards.com
Open Call for DC Comprehensive Plan Amendments
The Comprehensive Plan is the 20year plan the District government uses to guide future development. It contains the maps and policies that influence the neighborhoods where people live, work, shop and play, as well as the investments the city makes in its services and infrastructure. Read more at planning.dc.gov. Office of Planning has added a lot of useful information to the Comprehensive Plan website at plandc. dc.gov, including an extensive FAQs page, an Evaluation Framework outlining how proposed amendments will be reviewed and an Engagement Calendar with staffed “office hours” across the city. Residents are asked to help spread the word to those who may wish to propose a Comp Plan amendment. The open call deadline is May 26.
Creating a Salvadoran Cultural Exchange
GALA Hispanic Theatre has received a 2017 Transnational Cultural Remittances grant from the National
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Washington Nationals “Pups in the Park” Games
Purchase a discounted ticket for a favorite family pet and support the Washington Humane Society. All those with tickets purchased for Pups in the Park must enter through the Right Field Gate. All Pups in the Park attendees must print, sign and bring the Waiver Form with them to Nationals Park. For more information, visit washington.nationals.mlb. com. Pups in the Park Games this year are April 29, 1:05 p.m. vs. Mets; May 13, 7:05 p.m. vs. Phillies; June 10, 12:05 p.m. vs. Rangers; June 25, 1:35 p.m. vs. Reds; Sept. 7, 7:05 p.m. vs. Phillies; Sept. 30, 7:05 p.m. vs. Pirates. Association of Latino Arts and Cultures to support an exchange between GALA and Teatro Luis Poma in San Salvador, El Salvador. The grant to GALA is one of nine awarded in the nation this year. In April, Enrique (Quique) Aviles, local Salvadoran poet/performance artist and director of GALA’s Paso Nuevo youth program, will travel to El Salvador for a weeklong residency at Teatro Luis Poma. On April 21, Aviles will perform his one-man show Los de Allá at the theater, sharing personal experiences as a US Salvadoran and long-time DC resident. Over two million Salvadorans reside in the US, representing a fifth of that country’s total population.
Tours of the Carter G. Woodson Home Offered
Be one of the first visitors to step inside the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, 1538 Ninth St. NW. In celebration of National Park Week, tours will be available April 21 to 23. Please note that the site is still undergoing rehabilitation and is open this weekend by special exception. Space is limited. Call 202-690-5152 to make a reservation.
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DC Attorney General Racine has warned immigrant communities of a potential scam involving persons posing as federal Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and placing bogus Search/Removal Warrants on homes. The warrants threaten the occupants with searches and potential removal. They may be part of an effort to con residents of immigrant communities into sharing important personal financial information or to coerce them into making payments to avoid further action. The warrants purport to be signed and issued by a Judge with the United Stated District Court. They are not formatted correctly and contain false case captions and numbers. Receive a suspicious search warrant or similar item posted on your home? Answer a phone call from someone claiming to be a government agent and demanding money? Been contacted by someone who may be falsely claiming to be a government official? Call the Attorney General’s Consumer Hotline at 202-442-9828.
Educational Sessions on Tenant Rights
The DC Office of the Tenant Advocate will present educational sessions on tenant rights on April 26, 6 p.m.; May 20, noon; June 28, 6 p.m.; July 29, noon; and Aug. 30, 6 p.m., at Reeves Center, 2000 14th St. NW, suite 300N. Renters 101 is designed to provide DC tenants with information on their rights and responsibilities. Topics include leases, security deposits, how to handle housing code problems, landlord disclosures required by law, reasonable notice by landlord to enter property, evictions and quiet enjoyment. Call the Office of the Tenant Advocate at 202-7196560 to reserve a space or email delores.anderson@ dc.gov. Accommodations requests must be submitted at least five days in advance. ota.dc.gov.
Free Small Business Legal Advice Clinic
There is a Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic on Wednesday, April 12, 5 to 7:30 p.m., at the Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs, 1100 Fourth St. SW, Second Floor. This clinic is for aspiring or existing small business owners. Attendees will meet one-on-one with attorneys for brief advice on any legal issues their businesses may be facing.
Donate Wall Space to MuralsDC
With more than 50 murals in every ward of the city, MuralsDC has made a definitive impact on the city’s public landscape. Murals not only help to revitalize corridors, they can increase the marketability of property and promote tourism. Walking and bik-
ing tours of MuralsDC murals are requested and led each year with hundreds of people who want to learn the historical and symbolic elements expressed through the art work. Go to muralsdcproject.com for information about donating wall space.
Call for Photo Entries
Attend the inauguration or any of the marches or protests between January 19 and 21? Gallery O on H, 1354 H St. NE, is looking for photos for a public exhibit from June 20 to July 28. The collected submitted photos will become a visual time tunnel challenging the viewer to reflect on how they have related to, reacted to, resisted, and re-committed in the six months since Jan. 20. The gallery is seeking a broad range of submissions from all levels of photographers. It also seeks original signs and placards used in the marches and protests. Images are requested in electronic format only. The Gallery will print the photos on individual sheets. There is no fee for submissions; the maximum number is five. Include photo credit information with each entry. Complete details can be found at galleryoonh.submittable. com/submit. The submission deadline is May 23. galleryoonh.com.
Spring Ceremonies at the WWII Memorial
This spring, join the Friends of the National World War II Memorial to mark the 75th anniversaries of the daring Doolittle Raid, April 18; the pivotal Battle of the Coral Sea, May 4; and the decisive Battle of Midway, June 3. The Friends invite the public to celebrate V-E Day on May 8, and commemorate Memorial Day on May 29, and D-Day on June 6, at the World War II Memorial. Know of a WWII veteran, or know of one who would like to participate in any of these ceremonies, email hrotondi@wwiimemorialfriends.org.
Call for Graffiti and Aerosol Mural Artists
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) in partnership with the DC Department of Public Works seeks graffiti artists and artist teams to design, create and install aerosol murals. Selected artists will work with youth interested in graffiti art, introducing and refining each student’s artistic skill in the discipline of graffiti style sketch work and aerosol mural painting. Details are at dcarts.dc.gov/ node/1225606. For additional information or assistance, visit DCArts.dc.gov, email cah@dc.gov or call 202-724-5613. Applicants must submit their
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Improving Driver Safety on BWI Parkway
The National Park Service is removing hazardous trees and invasive plants to widen the clear zone along the Baltimore-Washington (BWI) Parkway. A wider clear zone will improve road and environmental conditions and increase visibility and safety for drivers. Through April 14, drivers should expect to see crews removing immature, invasive or unhealthy trees along the southbound lanes from Powder Mill Road to US Route 50.
Spring Cleaning for DC Water Pipes
Through April 17, the disinfectant in drinking water that DC Water provides to its 681,000 customers will temporarily switch from chloramine to chlorine. The annual spring-time switch in water disinfection is part of a routine program to clean and maintain the drinking water system. During this time, individuals may notice a slight change in the taste and smell of their drinking water. Water authorities recommend running the cold water tap for approximately two minutes and refrigerating tap water to reduce the chlorine taste and odor. Water filters are also effective for reducing chlorine taste and odor. Individuals and business owners who take special precautions to remove chloramine from tap water, such as dialysis centers, medical facilities and aquatic pet owners, should continue to take the same precautions during the temporary switch to chlorine. Most methods for removing chloramine from tap water are effective in removing chlorine. Individuals with special health concerns should consult a health care provider on the use of tap water. dcwater.com.
Vision DC: Arts and Urban Innovation Summit
On April 24, CulturalDC, Washington’s leading arts place-maker and presenter, will host VISIONDC, Arts and Urban Innovation Summit. The event will provide an opportunity for artists, real estate developers, policymakers, business leaders and the public to consider the creative trajectory of growth in the District. Featuring Washington’s first ever Art Tank, VISIONDC promises urban development in real time as a group of investors judge concepts for groundbreaking arts projects. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to watch as winning concepts are funded. At the summit, nationally recognized entrepreneurs, artists and commercial developers will explore gentrification in Washington’s neighborhoods and strategies that are being considered to foster equitable growth. How can creative thinking can be employed to address challenges and drive economic development while considering social issues in urban areas? How can crowdsourcing can be used to invest in developing creative communities? VISIONDC is at Arena Stage and is open to the public. Tickets may be purchased at visiondc.org.
DC Open Doors Homebuyers’ Informational Session
On April 19, 6:30 to 8 p.m., come to the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, 815 Florida Ave. NW, and learn how to purchase your home using a DC Open Doors mortgage product. The class is free and cohosted by the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, a lender (Chris Boston, Fitzgerald Financial Group) and realtor (Ericka Black, Coldwell Banker). dcopendoors.com. Have an item for the Bulletin Board? Email bulletinboard@hillrag.com. u
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How Bowser Can Make the Most out of DC’s Upcoming Budget
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s spring hits the District, there are plenty of things we can expect: more sunlight, warmer temperatures, and of course, tourists. And early Aprilwill also bring the release of Mayor Bowser’s annual budget, which will help shape the District’s spending priorities for the coming year. DC’s economy is generating more tax revenues, which the mayor could use to help meet the needs of a growing city: educating a growing number of students, rebuilding Metro, coping with the loss of affordable housing and record homelessness, getting DC’s new paid family leave program going, and more. Before even thinking about that, the mayor should take a close look at the policy adopted three years ago that put tax cuts ahead of other priorities when DC revenue collections grow. This ties her hands and makes it impossible to address school, housing, and other needs. It makes sense to put tax cuts on hold, not only for these reasons, but also to help DC brace for inevitable federal budget cuts. Here are some important things to look for in the 2018 budget, courtesy of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute.
Helping all DC Residents Find a Home They Can Afford
The affordable housing shortfall is DC’s most serious challenge, affecting a large number of residents. DC lost half of its low-cost housing in the last decade, and more and more residents face difficult choices about how to put a roof over their heads as housing prices rise much faster than their incomes. Sadly, DC now has the highest rate of homelessness among 32 major cities, and a tent has become a home for too many. These problems have devastating consequences that affect all of us. When children live in overcrowded conditions, move frequently, or end up in unsafe neighborhoods, they often have behavioral or attention problems at school, with long-lasting impacts. DC residents facing chronic homelessness often have life-threatening health conditions or severe mental illness, or both. They rely on expensive emergency services and die early from diseases that could be managed better or prevented entirely if they had housing. Mayor Bowser and the DC Council have made big investments, but affordable housing is still less
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by Jodi Kwarciany than three percent of the DC budget. The District should invest more in the Housing Production Trust Fund—which helps build affordable housing—and in the Local Rent Supplement Program, which uses rental subsides to make housing affordable for very low-income families.
Ensuring All DC Children Have their Basic Needs Met
More than 10,000 children and their families face the loss of their entire income as a result of a rigid time limit in TANF—DC’s welfare-to-work program. Most states offer extensions to families in tough situations, but DC doesn’t extend aid even for parents fleeing domestic violence or dealing with homelessness. Families on TANF in DC often have disabilities or health problems, and others use welfare as a safety net in between low-wage jobs. Twenty years of federal welfare reform has shown that strict time limits hurt the most troubled families and push children into extreme poverty. A widespread cut-off would leave more families in unstable housing and more children going to school carrying stress that interferes with their learning. A “working group” of TANF parents, DC government officials, service providers and advocates pulled together by Mayor Bowser recommended restructuring TANF so that parents always have cash resources to meet their children’s needs. A family’s benefits would be cut partially if parents aren’t engaged in required work activities. Mayor Bowser and the DC Council should adopt this policy and fund it in 2018.
Helping All Children Succeed in School
There is nothing more important to DC’s future than supporting our children in their early years— birth to age three—and then supporting them in school. There are big gaps that we can start to fill next year. Access to high-quality early learning can reduce the achievement gap that begins before children even reach a pre-K classroom. A history of underinvestment in DC’s child care subsidy program has left many child care providers struggling to provide quality care. Many operate at a loss and are at risk of closing, taking away choices for working parents.
Child care workers earn very little, making it hard to attract and retain staff. Investing more will help create better learning environments for young children. In addition, while the District has adopted smart policies to identify infants and toddlers with developmental delays, efforts to expand this have not been funded. This is a missed opportunity, because intervening early can prevent a small problem from holding a child back. DC schools—DCPS and public charter schools— need more to keep up with rising enrollment but also to better serve each student. A workgroup convened by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education recommended increasing per-pupil funding to start addressing a 15 percent gap between current funding and the amount considered adequate. Without enough money, DCPS has resorted to raiding its “at-risk” funds—money intended to provide special services to low-income students—just to fund the basics. Anacostia High School lost over 80 percent of its at-risk funds this way. Giving more to schools will help make sure high-poverty schools get the added resources they need.
Giving All DC Residents the Chance to Lead a Healthy Life
With access to health insurance threatened at the federal level, it’s important to remember that DC has been a health care leader. We should work to maintain high rates of coverage no matter what happens. There is one dark spot, however, in DC’s health system. Six years ago, the District adopted new rules to make it much harder to get care through the DC Healthcare Alliance, which serves low-income DC residents who don’t qualify for other programs like Medicaid. Within a year, thousands of residents fell off the program, in part because working residents or those with childcare needs could not take the time off needed to go through the frequent interview requirements. The District should eliminate unnecessary barriers to the Alliance to help eligible DC residents keep their health insurance.
Ensuring DC residents Can Balance Work and Family Responsibilities
The Paid Family Leave law recently enacted will give
eight weeks of paid leave for new parents to be with their children, six weeks to workers who need to care for an ill relative, and two weeks for workers to address their own health needs. Paid family leave will benefit two-thirds of working District residents, which is the share of residents who work for a private-sector business in the city. Before this important new benefit can be made available, DC needs an IT system that will cost around $40 million; some $20 million has already been set aside. We hope the mayor and council will put that in next year’s budget.
Untying the District’s Hands to Access Needed Resources
The District’s economy is healthy, adding residents, businesses and jobs. That means revenues are growing too. Yet restrictive policies force District officials to govern with their hands tied, limiting their ability to maintain a vital city. Rather than having choices over how to use growing resources, the DC Council mandated three years ago that all new revenue go to tax cuts whenever revenue goes above what’s anticipated. In other words, we have put tax cuts ahead of schools, housing, health and other needs. Mayor Bowser and the DC Council should put tax cuts on hold for 2018, which would free up $175 million for crucial services to DC residents, and put DC in a better place to manage federal budget cuts that are likely but as yet unknown. Mayor Bowser and the DC Council have plenty of decisions to make about what they’ll prioritize in next year’s budget; we encourage policymakers to consider these important ideas that will strengthen the District. Jodi Kwarciany is a policy analyst at the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (www.dcfpi.org). DCFPI promotes budget and policy solutions to reduce poverty and inequality in the District of Columbia, and to increase opportunities for residents to build a better future. u
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Shaw Streets by Pleasant Mann
Shaw Main Streets Holds Annual Meeting
Shaw Main Streets held its annual meeting at the Marriott Marquis hotel the evening of March 21. Board Chair Gretchen Wharton and Executive Director Alexander Padro started the meeting by recounting the accomplishments of the organization over the past year. Shaw saw 40 new businesses open in 2016, bringing 355 new jobs to the neighborhood. Perhaps the biggest milestone, however, was getting the Great American Main Streets Award from the National Main Streets Center in recognition of exceptional work as an economic revitalization organization. Padro then went on to outline the progress expected in the coming year, expecting at least 36 new businesses opening in the neighborhood during 2017, while Shaw Main Streets investigates the potential for establishing a Business Improvement District in Shaw. Then the winners of the Best New Shaw Business of 2016 poll were announced. Bazaar Spices, located at 2130 Eighth St. NW, received the most votes in the 12th annual contest sponsored by Shaw Main Streets. Owned by Monica Grover and Ivan Fitzgerald, Bazaar Spices is Washington’s first locally owned and operated gourmet spice shop, offering a wide range of curated, smallbatch spices, seasoning blends, bulk herbs, botanicals, rice, flours, lentils, and specialty food products from around the world. The shop also offers frequent classes, workshops, and demonstrations highlighting the use of spices and herbs. Grand Cata, a Latino wine shop at 1550 Seventh St. NW, received first runner up honors. It specializes in Latin American and heritage nation (Spain, Portugal, Italy) wine, spirits, beers, and specialty foods curated by owners Pedro Ro-
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William Lansing is a founding and managing partner at Valor Development, a mixed-use, multifamily real estate development company. Theresa E. Watts is the owner of nationally recognized Lettie Gooch Boutique, as well as a professional life and style coach. Robert Yule is vice president, senior producer, and writer at Long Story Short Media, an award-winning DC creative consulting and production firm specializing in narrative and documentary storytelling across multiple platforms.
Best New Shaw Business of 2016 winners from Grand Cata (first runner up), Bazaar Spices (winner), and Service Bar (second runner up). Photo: Pleasant Mann
No Shaw Massacre
When three Shaw restaurants closed or announced their closing in February, alarmists started to refer to a “Ninth Street Massacre,” predicting doom for the premier dining destination in the city. In reality the Ninth Street Massacre quickly joined the Bowling Green Massacre on the list of historic nonevents. Two new establishments quickly opened in Shaw during the month. Union Kitchen Grocery,
driquez and Julio Robledo. Service Bar, located at 926-928 U St. NW, received the second runner up nod. Offering affordably priced classic and contemporary cocktails, beers, and shots plus a limited food menu, Service Bar is owned by DC bar veterans Chris Willoughby, Chad Spangler, and Glendon Hartley. The proceedings concluded with the election for the Shaw Main Streets board. Four new members took seats on the board. Bernard Demczuk is a 33-year Shaw resident who recently retired as an assistant vice president for government relations for George Washington University. Demczuk also served as director of intergovermental relations under mayors Sharon Pratt Kelly and Marion Barry. Union Kitchen Grocery Food Bar. Photo: Alexander Padro
Etete chefs Mama Etete (Tiwaltengus Shenegelen) and Christopher Roberson. Photo: Alexander Padro
a spinoff of the famed Union Kitchen, opened at the corner of Ninth and N. The shop boasts a breakfast bar, salad bar, and hot bar, sandwiches made fresh until 9:30 p.m., a coffee bar, an extensive selection of wines and beers, and fresh fruits and vegetables, along with food products made by DC entrepreneurs. Also, Tiger Fork, a Hong Kongthemed dim sum shop with Chinese medicine-inspired cocktails, opened at the end of February in Blagden Alley. The proprietors are best known for their work at the renowned Tail Up Goat restaurant. March saw two more openings in Shaw. Etete, the venerable Ethiopian restaurant, reopened after a substantial makeover, with both levels of the restaurant now having a hyper-contemporary decor. While Mama Etete still runs the kitchen, chef Christopher Roberson is modernizing the menu. Beef, lentils, and collard greens are still available, but Roberson is expanding the selection to include fish and chips and a kitfo that uses Wagyu beef. Also, Arroz, the Mediterranean-themed restaurant of top chef Mike Isabella, opened in the Marriott Marquis, completing the hotel’s portfolio of dining venues.
Shaw Architecture Gets Noticed
The latest issue of Architecture DC, the quarterly publication of the Washington chapter of the American Institute of Architects, has a special section featuring the architecture of Shaw. A lead article goes over the design of a number of recently completed buildings including the Atlantic Plumbing building, the AP 2030 apartment building across the street, and the Channing E. Phillips Homes. A review of new projects includes a set of micro-unit apartment in Blagden Alley, Roadside Development’s 1336 Eighth Street NW, Ditto’s Parcel 42 at Seventh and R streets, and Monument Realty’s planned development at Ellington Plaza. The article also gives prominence to the design of notable Shaw restaurants like as Haikan, Kyirisan, and The Dabney, and notes the role of Shaw architectural and design firms including Suzane Reatig, Brian Miller at Edit Lab, R. McGhee and Associates, and GrizForm Design Architects in developing the contemporary look of Shaw. u
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Family Day at Air and Space
Understand how different cultures see the sky. Learn about telescopes and do some daytime observations. Explore the Universe Day is on April 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the National Air and Space Museum on the Mall. airandspace.si.edu.
Dairy Delights Family Event
On May 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., use recipes from the 1700s and 1800s to turn milk into delicious treats like ice cream and butter. This is a walk-in event.
Daughters of the American Revolution Headquarters is at 1776 D St. NW. 202-628-1776. dar.org.
Earth Day Family Day
On April 22, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Smithsonian American Art Museum goes green for the 47th Earth Day. Follow the rhythms of Bash the Trash as they perform with instruments made from recycled and reused materials or make artworks inspired by Mother Nature. From trees, to oceans, to critters, come celebrate the many gifts this planet
has. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F Streets NW. americanart.si.edu.
Easter Egg Hunt at Nat’s Park
On April 16, after the 1:35 p.m. game vs. the Phillies, kids get the chance to hunt for Easter eggs in the outfield after the game is over. Take home an Easter egg and basket with the purchase of a special ticket. washington.nationals.mlb.com.
Empowering Fatherless Girls
If you are a girl, between 13 and 17 years old, who is growing up in a home where your biological father is not present, then The Fatherless Daughter Reconciliation Project is for you. Learn how to identify the five factors of the Fatherless Daughter/Woman Syndrome. Learn how to overcome negative effects of father absence. Learn how to move past pain to empowerment. This free workshop on May 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at 1658 Columbia Rd. NW is led by Jonetta Rose Barras, the recognized national authority on father absence among girls and women. Barras is also the author of the critically acclaimed book, “Whatever Happened to Daddy’s Little Girl? The Impact of Father Absence on Black Women.” The co-leader of the workshop is Brittany Nicole Adams, a nationally known artist and therapist. Adams is co-director of The Fatherless Daughter Reconciliation Project and a co-founder of THE GIFT: An Interactive Arts Healing and Reconciliation Experience. estherproductionsinc@gmail.com.
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Photo: Courtesy of the Marine Corps Marathon
Register for the Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run
The Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run on October 21, 2017, the day prior to the MCM, is a one-mile just-for-fun running challenge for kids ages 5 to 12. Participants may select from six specific starting waves. Shuttles from Metro, post-event hospitality, activities, entertainment, games and mascots make this an unforgettable event. Registration opens on April 27 and is $8. All participants receive a shirt, access to the Camp Miles Family Fitness Festival and a medal at the finish line. marinemarathon.com.
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Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SID) is one of the leading causes of preventable infant deaths. In observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the DC Healthy Families Thriving Communities Collaboratives in collaboration with Child and Family Services Agency is launching the DC Safe Sleep Campaign to remind parents and caregivers of techniques that can help to substantially reduce the infant death rate. The Safe Sleep DC launches on April 6, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at The Faunteroy Center, 4800
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Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. NE. safesleepdc.com. Here are Safe Sleep DC crib safety guidelines. Infants should always be placed to sleep on their backs in their cribs and should always sleep alone. Never put the baby to sleep with adults or other children. Always use a firm mattress with a tightly-fitted sheet. Ensure that the pack and play or crib does not contain items including pillows, toys including stuffed animals or
It is a fun, interactive production that tells the story of two delightful, clown-like creatures and asks if one’s greatest mistake may turn out to be the next great innovative idea. Best for ages 1 through 5, it runs at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD, through April 9. Performances are Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Tickets are $14, with a $5 lap seat for children under 12 months. Tickets may be purchased online at
Small mammals weren’t the only ones that received goodies from the Easter Bunny. He also stopped at the Bird House! Photo: Jennifer Zoon, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Easter Monday at the Zoo
On April 17, celebrate Easter Monday at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Throughout the day, the Zoo will offer family-focused activities, including an Easter egg hunt with prizes for participating kids, field games, special animal demonstrations and live entertainment. Don’t miss a chance to meet Easter Panda. nationalzoo.si.edu. bumpers. Never overdress the baby. Never overheat the baby.
First Dance Show for the Very Young
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Imagination Stage presents Paper Dreams, its first dance performancebased production in the My First Imagination Stage series. A collaboration with Mons Dansa Dance Company of Barcelona, Spain, Paper Dreams explores the many facets of creativity, including movement.
imaginationstage.org, at the Imagination Stage box office, or by calling 301-280-1660. Mon Dansa: Paper Dreams is on stage at the Atlas, April 27 to 30. Tickets are $6 to $10. The Atlas, 1333 H St. NE. 202-239-7993. AtlasArts.org.
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this one-woman tour-de-force, Susanna Hamnett plays the Fool and every other character to tell a personal and poignant story that borrows from the Bard’s legendary words. For ages 9, up and on stage at the Kennedy Center, May 12 to 14. $20. kennedy-center.org. The 1:30 p.m. Saturday performance is sensory friendly. Sensoryfriendly performances are designed to create a performing arts experience that is welcoming to all families, including those with children with autism or other sensory sensitivities. Orders for these performances do not require these accessibility accommodations.
Revolutionary War Weekend
This two-day event on May 6 and 7 (rain or shine) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. is one of the largest Revolutionary War re-enactments in the region. Step back in time during Mount Vernon’s Revolutionary War Weekend. Watch several hundred Continentals, Redcoats, Hessians, cannon and cavalry in action on the estate. Throughout the weekend, learn more about life in the 18th century, discuss military techniques and watch battle re-enactments. Wander through the encampment and meet the soldiers. This family-friendly event features a youth muster on the bowling green and even meeting General Washington. All activities are included in Mount Vernon admission. mountvernon.org.
Old Town Easter Egg Hunts
Join the Old Town Boutique District Easter Egg Hunt April 7 to 9. Find eggs at participating shops around town. Collect stamps and be entered to win one of three amazing Easter baskets of prizes. Download a map at oldtownboutiquedistrict.com. To celebrate Easter, the LeeFendall House Museum’s gardens,
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614 Oronoco St., will be filled with hundreds of colorful, toy-filled Easter eggs in addition to activities like crafts, snacks and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. Open to children ages 10 and under and their families. The Easter Egg Hunts are April 14 to 16; Friday at 3 p.m.; Saturday at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for kids; $5 for adults. Tickets are available at LeeFendallHouse.org.
The Jungle Book
Mowgli is a human child brought up in the jungles of India by a family of wolves. The embittered tiger Shere Kahn may be stalking him, but Mowgli is a quick learner. Baloo the goofy bear, and Bagheera, the savvy Jaguar, teach him how to gain the trust of the four-footed hunters, the birds and the snakes so that he will never be friendless. He falls into a bad crowd of silly monkeys who lead him astray and play a mean trick on him. How will Mowgli escape from the deep, dark well? And, how will he save himself when Shere Kahn turns the wolf pack against him? Kipling’s timeless classic deals with very timely issues in this lively new version. Mowgli learns to respect his environment and the wisdom of the animals. And, he realizes that, as a grown man, it’s his responsibility to protect them. Best for ages 4, up. Tickets are $15 to $35. The show runs April 22 to May 28 at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD. Up next is Wonderland: Alice’s Rock & Roll Adventure, June 21 to Aug. 13. 301-280-1660. imaginationstage.org.
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
This is Aladdin as never seen it before. Aladdin and his love, the princess Adora, must outsmart an evil Magician who wants to use the genie in Aladdin’s lamp for his nefarious schemes. Will he get away with it? Get ready for love, magic and mystery in this production for all ages. It is on stage at Glen Echo, April 7 to May 21. Tickets are $19.50. Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook is on stage next, June 23 to Aug. 14. adventuretheatre-mtc.org.
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Photo: Courtesy of the Washington Nationals Baseball Club
Kids Run the Bases at Nat’s Park
Kids ages 4 to 12 run the bases after some Sunday home games. Kids Run the Bases begins immediately following the game, weather permitting. Dates this season are April 15 and 29; May 27; June 10 and 24; July 8; Aug. 26; and Sept. 16. An adult must accompany runners to the field. One adult per child on the field. Starting at first base, kids will be directed to run around the bases as the adults continue along the warning track and meet the runners near home plate. Once the game has ended, it takes the grounds crew approximately 20 minutes to prepare the field. Kids and parents can begin lining up at the end of the seventh inning. However, fans who would like to stay and watch the entire game will still be able to line up once the game has ended. Participants must exit the ballpark through the Right Field Gate. The line forms outside of the park on the sidewalk along First Street SE. washington.nationals.mlb.com.
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The Three Billy Goats Gruff is a marionette romp in which three brothers get the goat of a hen-pecked troll, in their attempts to trip-traptromp to where the grass is greener. Three variety numbers precede the performance, demonstrating the making of a simple hand puppet and manipulation of rod puppets and marionettes. On stage at Glen Echo through April 30. This show is recommended for ages 3 and a half through 9. Running time is 40 minutes. Tickets are $12. Cinderella is on stage next, May 4 to June 11. thepuppetco.org.
Geography Day
On April 27, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the National Museum of the Marine Corps celebrates all things Geography. Topics include orienteering, GIS and map making and more. The event, the museum and parking are free. 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, VA. usmcmuseum.com. Have an item for the Kids and Family Notebook? Email bulletinboard@ hillrag.com. u
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Changing hands is a list of most residential sales in the District of Columbia from the previous month. A feature of every issue, this list, based on the MRIS, is provided courtesy of Don Denton, manager of the Coldwell Banker office on Capitol Hill. The list includes address, sales price and number of bedrooms. Neighborhood
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FEE SIMPLE Adams Morgan 2333 17TH ST NW
$705,000
Bloomingdale 43 SEATON PL NW 113 SEATON PL NW 2425 N CAPITOL ST NE 12 BRYANT ST NW
$850,000 $830,000 $802,000 $640,000
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Brookland 1241 JACKSON ST NE 1551 NEWTON ST NE 1404 FRANKLIN NE 3117 12TH ST NE 4208 13TH ST NE 225 CHANNING ST NE 915 PERRY PL NE 236 CHANNING ST NE 4408 14TH ST NE 2410 4TH ST NE 424 AVA WAY NE 638 FARRAGUT PL NE 707 DELAFIELD ST NE 2417 NORTH CAPITOL ST NE 5066 6TH PL NE 5101 CAPITOL ST NE 315 DOUGLAS ST NE 633 FRANKLIN ST NE 706 DECATUR PL NE 706 BUCHANAN ST NE 726 EMERSON ST NE
$899,990 $840,000 $789,000 $750,000 $748,500 $745,000 $675,713 $605,236 $554,000 $536,900 $520,000 $490,000 $485,000 $480,000 $460,000 $450,000 $399,500 $396,500 $370,000 $315,475 $305,000
Columbia Heights 612 NEWTON PL NW #1-4 2912 13TH ST NW 3305 13TH ST NW 2801 SHERMAN AVE NW 1411 TAYLOR ST NW 3303 13TH ST NW 3123 WARDER ST NW 770 COLUMBIA RD NW 3221 6TH ST NW 710 GIRARD ST NW 780 GIRARD ST NW 523 LAMONT ST NW
$1,219,000 $1,150,000 $970,000 $945,000 $939,000 $720,000 $620,000 $534,500 $529,000 $500,000 $500,000 $475,000
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Dupont 1719 19TH ST NW
$3,000,000
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Eckington 2125 4TH ST NE 164 U ST NE 2012 3RD ST NE
$670,000 $626,000 $600,000
Ledroit Park 128 BRYANT ST NW 141 T ST NW 1910 5TH ST NW 64 BRYANT ST NW
$1,390,000 $1,325,000 $1,295,000 $1,105,000
Logan Circle 1318 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW 1204 Q ST NW
$2,600,000 $1,620,000
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1527 T ST NW 1508 KINGMAN PL NW
$1,412,500 $1,385,000
Mount Pleasant 3149 19TH ST NW 1656 IRVING ST NW 1748 KILBOURNE PL NW 3303 BROWN ST NW
$1,213,000 $1,132,500 $868,000 $580,000
Old City #1 216 10TH ST NE 245 12TH ST SE 522 7TH ST NE 312 L ST SE 642 E ST NE 253 TENNESSEE AVE NE 1111 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE 1119 SOUTH CAROLINA AVE SE 621 MORRIS PL NE 254 13TH ST NE 1522 D ST NE 649 ORLEANS PL NE 1829 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE 1438 E ST SE 1510 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE 1326 F ST NE 547 24TH ST NE 8 O ST SW 1634 F ST NE 1424 DUNCAN ST NE 1540 D ST SE 556 24TH ST NE 706 9TH ST SE 410 K ST NE 334 14TH ST NE 1214 G ST SE 422 19TH ST NE 1417 K ST SE 1231 I ST NE 1411 D ST NE 557 24TH ST NE 1402 1ST ST SW 1340 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE
$1,340,000 $1,235,000 $1,195,000 $1,190,000 $1,125,000 $965,000 $924,000 $910,000 $853,632 $850,000 $750,000 $750,000 $725,000 $725,000 $720,000 $702,000 $665,000 $650,000 $640,000 $629,000 $628,000 $590,000 $580,000 $575,000 $569,000 $550,000 $528,800 $504,000 $494,000 $462,000 $433,000 $400,000 $725,000
Old City #2 1526 SWANN ST NW 915 R ST NW 1501 6TH ST NW 2247 12TH ST NW 213 BATES ST NW 1526 3RD ST NW
$1,940,000 $1,230,000 $1,130,000 $900,000 $630,000 $582,500
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Petworth 703 TAYLOR ST NW 4311 2ND ST NW 4319 3RD ST NW 4624 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW 519 DECATUR ST NW 616 JEFFERSON ST NW 5519 4TH ST NW 634 FARRAGUT ST NW 5002 7TH PL NW 5314 8TH ST NW 5210 ILLINOIS AVE NW 421 JEFFERSON ST NW 729 HAMILTON ST NW 516 VARNUM ST NW 4805 8TH ST NW
$841,000 $785,000 $765,000 $763,550 $702,500 $700,000 $695,000 $683,000 $679,000 $675,000 $665,000 $545,000 $530,000 $525,000 $465,500
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609 FARRAGUT ST NW 912 DELAFIELD PL NW
$455,000 $430,000
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906 O ST NW $825,000 3 Columbia Heights 3614 13TH ST NW #1 $849,000 1455 FLORIDA AVE NW #1B $730,000 $725,000 CONDO 2823 11TH ST NW #A 3415 14TH ST NW #2 $669,900 1347 QUINCY ST NW #3 $650,000 Adams Morgan 3035 15TH ST NW #204 $639,900 2550 17TH ST NW #315 $679,900 2 1012 HARVARD ST NW #7 $615,000 2363 CHAMPLAIN ST NW #26 $640,000 2 3475 HOLMEAD PL NW #2 $600,000 2357 CHAMPLAIN ST NW #302 $630,000 2 1428 MONROE ST NW #A $549,800 2337 CHAMPLAIN NW #107 $610,000 2 1390 KENYON ST NW #201 $543,000 2422 17TH NW #302 $529,900 2 1461 GIRARD ST NW #301 $540,000 1863 KALORAMA RD NW #4A $440,000 1 1390 KENYON ST NW #306 $535,000 2337 CHAMPLAIN NW #409 $430,000 1 3240 HIATT PL NW #3 $525,000 $329,900 0 2550 17TH ST NW #403 1412 CHAPIN ST NW #201 $508,000 2550 17TH ST NW #502 $294,900 0 2910 GEORGIA AVE NW #104 $450,000 2422 17TH ST NW #303 $262,900 0 1308 CLIFTON ST NW #101 $410,500 1417 NEWTON ST NW #302 $366,000 Brookland 912 SHEPHERD ST NW #204 $360,000 2724 12TH ST NE #19 $609,900 2 1438 COLUMBIA RD NW #303 $334,024 2724 12TH ST NE #21 $479,900 2 3900 14TH ST NW #711 $330,500 $321,600 2 1218 PERRY ST NE #201 1308 CLIFTON ST NW #210 $330,000 2701 4TH ST NE #201 $307,168 2 529 LAMONT ST NW #203 $325,000 315 EVARTS ST NE #208 $245,000 1 945 RANDOLPH ST NW #B $312,000 315 EVARTS ST NE #111 $172,000 0 4120 14TH ST NW #B4 $259,000 $779,900 Central 3904 KANSAS AVE NW #1
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2425 L ST NW #706 2142 O ST NW #400 1010 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #1013 631 D ST NW #645 400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #1108 1111 25TH ST NW #823 1325 18TH ST NW #703 616 E ST NW #520 915 E ST NW #1210 915 E ST NW #302
$1,190,000 $790,000 $690,000 $638,000 $595,000 $545,000 $541,000 $455,000 $427,500 $395,000
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601 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW #304 1133 14TH ST NW #1009 2012 O ST NW #25
Dupont 1 SCOTT CIR NW #317 2141 P ST NW #409 1601 18TH ST NW #405 1711 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #533
$260,000 $426,400 $325,000 $300,100
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Eckington 16 T ST NE #2 126 QUINCY PL NE #1
$750,000 $719,000
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900 24TH ST NW #B 2401 H ST NW #309 922 24TH ST NW #812 2401 H ST NW #310
Ledroit Park
121 T ST NW #1 1907 3RD ST NW #401 5 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #203
Logan
1316 S ST NW #A 1830 11TH ST NW #3 1011 M NW #403 1120 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #1 1904 VERMONT AVE NW #A 1515 15TH ST NW #430 1515 15TH ST NW #209 1441 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #321 1211 13TH ST NW #703 1450 CHURCH ST NW #204 1311 13TH ST NW #502 1300 N ST NW #518 919 R ST NW #1 1111 11TH ST NW #201 1916 12TH ST NW #1
Mount Pleasant
3414 BROWN ST NW #B 2448 ONTARIO RD NW #3 2200 17TH ST NW #107 1613 HARVARD ST NW #305 1700 KALORAMA RD NW #306 1701 KALORAMA RD NW #K-4 3314 MOUNT PLEASANT ST NW #34 1901 INGLESIDE TER NW #302 3314 MOUNT PLEASANT ST NW #36
Mt. Vernon Square
437 NEW YORK AVE NW #220 400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #901
Old City #1
1228 I ST NE #1 918 14TH ST SE #2 1433 K ST SE #PH302 1433 K ST SE #101 507 M ST NE #1 1433 K ST SE #201 707 18TH ST NE #1 504 M ST NE #2 1100 7TH ST NE #1 1500 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE #203 410 15TH ST NE #21
Old City #2
1605 16TH ST NW #6 1117 10TH ST NW #1001 437 NEW YORK AVE NW #1010 1920 S ST NW #203 2101 11TH ST NW #202 1535 P ST NW #2 2125 14TH ST NW #527 1930 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #34 1320 13TH ST NW #43 1442 CORCORAN ST NW #3 1800 R ST NW #802 1829 S ST NW #4 1704 T ST NW #101 1205 N ST NW #D 1225 13TH ST NW #401 1401 17TH ST NW #613 555 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #805 811 4TH ST NW #416 811 4TH ST NW #1001
$645,000 $633,000 $514,900 $445,000 $177,725
2 3 3 3 1
$775,000 $300,000 $252,000 $212,900
3 1 0 0
$640,000 $420,000 $365,000
3 1 2
$690,000 $563,000 $464,900 $440,000 $1,100,000 $1,200,000 $915,000 $745,500 $737,000 $674,000 $519,900 $455,000 $1,095,000 $649,900 $985,000
2 2 1 1 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 3 2 2
$850,000 $757,000 $690,000 $610,000 $600,000 $487,500 $444,000 $405,000 $347,500
3 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1
$490,000 $507,500
1 1
$649,900 $649,000 $635,000 $629,000 $624,900 $429,000 $395,000 $356,000 $335,000 $329,900 $277,500
2 2 3 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1
2120 VERMONT AVE NW #322 2120 VERMONT AVE NW #19 1111 11TH ST NW #604 1425 11TH ST NW #103 1900 S ST NW #2 1101 L ST NW #401 1601 18TH ST NW #207 1718 P ST NW #505 1718 P ST NW #420 1711 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #401 1440 N ST NW #614
Park View
513 KENYON ST NW #UNIT A 3542 WARDER ST NW #105 701 LAMONT ST NW #23
Penn Quarter
912 F ST NW #206 631 D ST NW #644 915 E ST NW #303
Petworth
3910 8TH ST NW #3 3910 8TH ST NW #4 3910 8TH ST NW #1 3910 8TH ST NW #2 415 VARNUM ST NW #1 415 VARNUM ST NW #3 700 JEFFERSON ST NW #302 330 DELAFIELD PL NW #2
Shaw
1501 4TH ST NW #1 1001 L ST NW #407 426 M ST NW #C
Truxton Circle
1615 1ST ST NW #3 1615 1ST ST NW #2
U Street Cooridor
1111 W ST NW #14 1111 W ST NW #1 1111 W ST NW #3 2120 VERMONT AVE NW #21
West End
1177 22ND ST NW #8J 1177 22ND ST NW #2J 2555 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW #1001 2301 N ST NW #113
2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 2 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0
$955,000 $677,900 $490,000
5 2 2
$1,140,000 $652,000 $442,500
3 2 1
$819,900 $799,900 $719,000 $699,900 $675,000 $675,000 $215,000 $160,000
3 3 3 3 3 2 1 2
$1,025,000 $510,000 $480,000
3 1 1
$499,900 $480,000
1 1
$1,000,000 $859,900 $765,000 $220,000
2 2 2 0
$1,700,000 $1,045,000 $779,000 $546,500
2 1 1 2
CoOp Adams Morgan
1860 CALIFORNIA ST NW #201 2707 ADAMS MILL RD NW #406 2605 ADAMS MILL RD NW #NO. 23
Dupont $754,500 $715,000 $700,000 $697,000 $649,350 $640,000 $603,500 $591,000 $570,000 $558,000 $552,500 $525,000 $525,000 $500,000 $495,000 $475,000 $448,000 $435,000 $420,000
$420,000 $414,900 $400,000 $385,000 $380,000 $345,000 $315,000 $304,000 $277,000 $256,000 $220,000
1701 16TH ST NW #503 1701 16TH ST NW #625 1701 16TH ST NW #610
Foggy Bottom
700 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #515
Mount Pleasant
2707 ADAMS MILL RD NW #400
Old City #1
1000 NEW JERSEY AVE SE #628
Old City #2
1514 17TH ST NW #610 1514 17TH ST NW #602 1701 16TH ST NW #542 1436 W ST NW #304 u
$380,000 $345,000 $389,000
1 1 1
$409,000 $325,000 $194,740
1 1 0
$430,000
1
$350,000
1
$405,000
2
$434,900 $399,999 $315,000 $131,300
1 1 1 1
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