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ARTES DE CUBA AT THE KENNEDY CENTER

Why fly to Havana when Cuban is coming to DC? Get tickets now. May 8 to June 3, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present “Artes de Cuba: From the Island to the World,” a festival celebrating the artistic richness that has emerged from this sunny island archipelago. Featuring some of Cuba’s finest artists and leading Cuban American creators, Artes de Cuba includes more than 50 events encompassing the breadth and vibrancy of the island nation’s culture. kennedy-center.org/calendar/series/ACU. The award-winning Havana Lyceum Orchestra performs works by Cuban composers on May 10 as part of the Kennedy Center’s “Artes de Cuba,” a two-week focus on Cuban art and artists. Photo: Courtesy of the artist

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SMITHSONIAN CRAFT SHOW “ASIAN INFLUENCE/ AMERICAN DESIGN”

From April 26 to 29, at the National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW, the Smithsonian Women’s Committee presents the 36th annual Smithsonian Craft Show. It features 120 premier American artists chosen from a pool of approximately 1,000 applicants. For the first time, the show will highlight Asian cultural influence on American crafts. Many of today’s top US artists creating cutting-edge art are reconnecting American modernism to its roots in Asian culture. The show is open April 26, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Friends Night Out is 5 to 8 p.m.), April 27 and April 28, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and April 29, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $20 each day; $30 for a two-day pass and $25 for Friends Night Out. There is also an online ticket purchase discount. smithsoniancraftshow.org. Kelly Claire, Glass Artist

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MARCH FOR SCIENCE 2018

In 2017, more than one million people around the world gathered together in the largest event for science advocacy in history. In 2018, they unite again to hold their elected and appointed officials responsible for enacting equitable evidencebased policies that serve all communities and science for the common good. The 2018 March for Science is on April 14 on the National Mall at Ninth Street NW. Teach-ins and educational tents open at 9 a.m.; the main stage event is at 12:30 p.m.; and the march starts at 2:30 p.m. For those looking to march, RSVP to marchforscience.com/rsvp. marchforscience.com/2018. Photo: Kisha Bari

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On May 4, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and May 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain or shine), an irresistible array of festival foods, children’s rides, artisanal and boutique gifts and, of course, herbs and flowers, once again fills the nave and grounds of the Washington National Cathedral at this year’s Flower Mart. Drawing locals and tourists alike since 1939, this festival of flowers and fun celebrates All Hallows’ Guild’s centennial of service to the 59 acres of gardens and grounds around Washington National Cathedral. Free admission. Find children’s activities in the Kids and Family Notebook. allhallowsguild.org. Flower Mart shoppers. Photo: Beth Cowie

NATIONAL HARBOR FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

National Harbor celebrates the spring season with a waterfront festival on April 28 and 29, noon to 6 p.m. The event emphasizes food and wine pairings, artisanal and organic products and boutique wines. It includes tastings, cooking demonstrations, educational seminars on culinary and wine trends, sustainability issues and supporting local farmers and resources. The festival will offer for tasting and pairing more than 150 international wines, spirits and beers along with local and regional favorites. Live music and smooth jazz on three stages will mimic a club atmosphere as a backdrop for all this imbibing. The Cooking Kitchen will offer hands-on cooking experiences and wine pairings, and Washington-area restaurants and food trucks will also offer tastings. Tickets available at nationalharbor. com. Photo: National Food and Fine Festival

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Yoga in the Garden. Saturdays, 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Flow at the Garden with these free yoga gatherings, led by WithLoveDC. These classes aim to create an accessible space for all people to tune into their breath. This program is first-come, first-served with limited space available. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mats. US Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. usbg.gov.

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SPECIAL EVENTS Orchid Spectrum at the US Botanic Garden (USBG). Through April 28. Found on every continent except Antarctica, orchids come in a wide spectrum of diversity in color, shape, size, habitat and scent. Visit the USBG Conservatory to explore thousands of amazing orchids arranged in captivating displays. Appreciate many unique, rarely seen orchids from the USBG’s and Smithsonian Gardens’ extensive plant collections. usbg.gov. Anacostia River Festival. April 15, 1 to 5 PM. Celebrate the Anacostia River. Take a

canoe out to explore. Play lawn games with family. Experience Southeast DC’s local arts scene. Free. Anacostia Park, 1912-1998 Anacostia Dr. SE. yearoftheanacostia.com. 2018 Planned Parenthood Gala. April 20, 6 to 11 PM. A celebration and benefit for Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC at Union Station. bit.ly/PPMWGala2018. Shakespeare’s Birthday at the Folger. April 22, noon to 4 PM. From Shakespeare performances to stage combat demonstrations to Elizabethan crafts, there’s something for

everyone. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the birthday cake! This event features sword fighting demonstrations, reading rooms tours, discussions from Folger curator and scholars, birthday cake and food trucks. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu. National Arboretum Garden Fair and Plant Sale. April 28, noon to 4 PM and April 29, 9 AM to 4 PM. This year the Sale will be held on the North Terrace of the Administration Building, right in the heart of the Arboretum, adjacent to the Herb Garden, Capitol Columns, and blooming Azalea Collections. fona.org. Around the World Embassy Tour. May 5, 10 AM to 4 PM. Participants can travel the world as they experience the food, art, dance, fashion and music of different countries. Free. culturaltourismdc.org. Fashion for Paws 12th Annual Runway Show. May 5, 7 PM to midnight. This major fundraising event for Humane Rescue Alliance features television personality and celebrity stylist Carson Kressley. Kressley brings his love of dogs, eye for fashion and endless energy to the Fashion for Paws stage. Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert St. NW. fashionforpaws.com. Day of the Dog. May 12, 10 AM to 3 PM. Enjoy activities for both people and pups including contests, games and demonstrations. Local pet vendors and services attend. Pet adoption agencies and shelters will have dogs and cats ready for adoption. congressionalcemetery.org. Job Fair at Arena Stage. The annual DC Career Fair is on April 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW. The event is co-sponsored by Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen (D) and Councilmembers Elissa Silverman (I-At Large) and Robert White (D-At Large) the Department of Employment Services (DOES) and Arena Stage. A wide variety of companies and employers will be on site including DC United, Cal Pro, District Department of Transportation (DDOT), Blue Sky Construction, Insulators & Allied Workers Local 24, Concord Hospitality, Kimpton Hotels, Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Entertainment Cruises, Washington Gas, Reston Limo, Bridgepoint Healthcare, First-class Workforce Solutions, Architect of the Capitol, Big Bus, Harris Teeter, WMATA, Hyatt Hotels and Strittmatter Construction. Participants must register in advance to receive a ticket for admission. To register, contact Jen DeMayo at 202-807-0584 or jdemayo@dccouncil.us.

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MUSIC Ella Fitzgerald: The First Lady of Song at 100. Exhibit closes April 29. It explores Fitzgerald’s impact on American jazz culture through a collection of objects, sheet music and photographs. Archives Center, First Floor, West Wing of the American History Museum. americanhistory.si.edu. Music at U Street Music Hall. April 14, Maya Jane Coles; April 19, Fisher; April 20, Lapalux & Daedelus; April 21, Baths; April 23, Yung Gravy; April 25, Mitis; April 27, Twin Shadow and Ryan Hemsworth; April 28, Jeremy Loops and Will Eastman; April 29, The Rumpus Room: A Family Dance Party; May 4, Feed Me Disco with Eau Claire; May 5, Werk Ethic: 80s and 90s House and Techno; May 10, Geographer and Calyx & Teebee; May 12, Alice Glass and Billy Kenny. U Street Music Hall, 1115 U St. NW. ustreetmusichall.com. Music at 9:30 Club. April 14, They Might Be Giants; April 15, Hurray For The Riff Raff & Waxahatchee; April 16 and 17, Judah & the Lion; April 18, Sofi Tukker; April 20 and 21, Lotus; April 22, The Weepies; April 23, Stars; April 24, Steven Wilson; April 25, The Cadillac Three; April 27, Unknown Mortal Orchestra; April 28, Brian Fallon & The Howling Weather; April 29, Echosmith; April 30, Kate Nash; May 1, Sango; May 2 and 3, Matt and Kim; May 4, Tauk; May 5, Ani DiFranco; May 6, Bahamas; May 7, Panda Bear; May 8, Always; May 9, Marian Hill; May 11, Wye Oak; May 12 and 13, Trampled By Turtles; May 14, Fever Ray. 815 V St. NW. 930.com. Music at The Howard. April 14, Young M.A & Backyard Band; April 21, The Sweet Spot DC: Make It Rain Edition and Reggae Fest vs. Soca; April 25, Smooky MarGielaa with Jelly Gang; April 28, Afrofest 2018; April 29, Havana D’ Primera & El Chacal; May 4, DJ Muggs & Meyhem Lauren; May 5, Los Nocheros; May 11, Reggae Fest vs. Soca. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. thehowardtheatre.com. Music at Hill Country. April 14, Caleb Stine Band; April 15, Jess Nolan Band; April 17, Danny Barnes, Christopher Paul Stelling; April 18 and 25, May 2 and 9, Hill Country Live Band Karaoke; April 19, Ray Bonneville; April 20, Wood & Wire; April 21 Delta Spur; April 22, Jason Eady (w/Full Band); April 24, Nasty Women of Americana in the Round; April 26, RockA-Sonics; April 27, Skribe Trio; April 28, Randy Thompson Band; April 29, Patrick Sweany (w/Full Band); May 3, Chris Lu-

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Evenings at the Edge at National Gallery of Art. May 10, 6 to 9 PM. Enjoy works of art, film, music and live performances as the East Building comes alive for a night of dance and movement. Light fare and drinks available for purchase. Information and free registration at nga.gov/ evenings.

quette Band (From Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen); May 4, Jumpin’ Jupiter, The Delarcos; May 6, Andrew Leahey & the Homestead; May 8, Christy Hays; May 9, Adam Carroll and Chris Carroll; May 10, Christian Lopez; May 11, Human Country Jukebox; May 12, The 19th Street Band; May 15, Gurf Morlix Presents A Blaze Foley Experience and John Nichols Band. Hill Country Live, 410 Seventh St. NW. hillcountry.com/dc. Music at Sixth and I. April 14, Aca-Challenge Presented by the Alexandria Harmonizers; April 29, Nancy And Beth; May 12, Chelsey Green and The Green Project. Sixth and I, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org. Music at Rock and Roll Hotel. April 14, Lucy Dacus; April 17, the Cactus Blossoms; April 18, Russian Circles; April 19, IAMX; April 20, Capitol Hemp 10th Anniversary Celebration presents Trouble Funk; April 21, DC Brau presents Metalchi; April 24, Preoccupations; April 25, Eli Lev & the Fortunes Found; April 26, Hawthorne Heights; April 27, White Ford Bronco; April 28, Loi; May

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1 Protest the Hero; May 2, Mia Dyson; May 3, Forth Wanderers & Hoops; May 4, Mt. Joy; May 5, the Weeks; May 9, Fu Msanchu; May 10, Dwarves; May 11, An Evening with Sloan; May 12, Eli “Paperboy” Reed and High & Mighty Brass Band. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. rockandrollhoteldc.com. Music at Pearl Street Warehouse. April 14, Tommy Castro & the Painkillers; April 15, Anna & Elizabeth; April 19, The Big Lebowski Experience; April 20, The Last Revel; April 21, Motel Radio Quiet Hollers; April 25, The Heavy Pets; April 26, Sarah Shook & the Disarmers; April 28, The Riverbreaks; April 29, Jon Stickley Trio; May 2, Jonny Grave; May 3, Shawn James; May 4, Dead Winter Carpenters; May 5, Chopteeth; May 6, Ruben Moreno; May 10, Luke WinslowKing; May 11, Practically Einstein; May 12, Brendan James. Pearl Street Warehouse, 33 Pearl St. SW. pearlstreetwarehouse.com. Music at Union Stage. April 14, Tyrone Wells and Maddie-Palooza features The Speaks, Wandering lies; April 15, U.S. Girls;

April 16, Dumbfoundead: The Yikes! Tour; April 18, Jeff Rosenstock; April 19, Son Little; April 20, DC 420Fest Presented by SweetWater Brewing featuring Cris Jacobs Band & FeelFree; April 21, The Nighthawks and Play It Cool; April 23 and 25, Roy Wood$: Say Less Tour; April 24, Lindi Ortega Trio; April 26, Southern Avenue and Land of Talk at Songbyrd; April 27, An Evening with the Residents; April 28, #cancerisabish White Ford Bronco Benefit Concert and Cut Chemist; May 2, Company of Thieves; May 4, Heikh Ndoye & Friends; May 5, Super Art Fight; May 6, Liza Anne presents Fine But Dying; May 8, New Mastersounds; May 9, Josh Rouse “Love in the Modern Age” Record Release Show; May 10, Moon Boots; May 11, Runaway Gin--A Tribute To Phish; May 12, The Funk Rumble with Aztec Sun & Black Masala. Union Stage, 740 Water St. SW. unionstage.com. Music at Ivy City Smokehouse. April 15, Jazz Brunch with Kevin Cordt Quartet; April 20, Area 301. Ivy City Smokehouse, 1356 Okie St. NE. ivycitysmokehouse.com.

Sunday Concerts at the Phillips. April 15, Schumann Quartet; April 22, Jean-Efﬂam Bavouzet, piano; April 29, Yeol Eum Son, piano; May 6, David Shifrin, clarinet & Miró Quartet; May 13, Hermitage Piano Trio. Concerts are at 4 PM. $40, $20 for members and students with ID; includes museum admission for the day of the concert. phillipscollection.org/music. Jazz Night in Southwest. Every Friday, 6 to 9 PM. April 16, Swampdog Blues!; April 23, Shirleta Settles & Friends; April 30, David Cole & Main Street Blues. $5 cover. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. 202-484-7700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org. Music at Boundary Stone. April 16, 23 and 30; May 7 and 30; Open Mic & $4 Drafts with Reed Appleseed. Boundary Stone, 116 Rhode Island Ave. NW. boundarystonedc.com. Church of the Epiphany Weekly Concerts. Every Tuesday, 12:10 PM. April 17, Christopher Schmitt, piano; April 24, Tom Winpenny, organ; May 1, Washington Bach Consort; May 8, Claire Eichorn, clarinet, Igor Zubovsky, cello, and Anna Ouspenskaya, piano; May 15, Rachel Evangeline Barham, soprano, Jeffrey Thurston, violin, and Jeremy Filsell, piano. 1317 G St. NW. epiphanydc.org. Music at Black Cat. April 18, Penguin Prison; April 20, Bump & Grimes IV; April 21, Right Round; April 22, Mr. Daywalker; April 24, Lazy K covers Basehead; April 26, Kill Lincoln; April 28, B.B.; April 29, Minus the Bear; May 2, Sinai Vessel; May 4, Eighties Mayhem Strikes Back; May 5 Spedy Ortiz and Holy Hum; May 8, Power Trip; May 9, This Will Destroy You; Mau 11, Megative; May 12, Frankie Cosmos and Hot Band Showcase; May 13, Anvil. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. blackcatdc.com. Music at The Anthem. April 19, NXT Live; April 20, Black Star with Dead Prez; April 21, The Decemberists Tennis; April 26 and 27; Beck Kimbra; April 28, Old Crow Medicine Machine; April 30, Modist Mouse; May 1, Haim Lizzo; May 3, Alice in Chains; May 4, Lord Huron; May 7, Kygo; May 12, David Byrne; May 15, Big Sean. The Anthem, 901 Wharf St. SW. theanthemdc.com. Blue Monday Blues in Southwest. Every Monday, 6 to 9 PM. April 20, Addison Brothers Salute Let-Um-Play; April 27, Tribute to Marian McPartland. $5 cover. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. 202-484-7700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org.

Music at the Lincoln. April 20, MOE.; April 27, Calexico; April 28, Robyn Hitchcock and His L.A. Squires; May 3, Trixie Mattel; May 9, Radiotopia Live; May 11, Jesse Ware; May 14, the Kills. The Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. thelincolndc.com. Cuban Zarzuelas, Roig’s Cecilia Valdés and Lecuona’s María la O. April 22 to 29. A sizzling double bill of Cuba’s most famous zarzuelas. Based on Cecilia Valdés, by Cirilo Villaverde. They were adapted for the stage in the 1930s. GALA Hispanic Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW. inseries.org. Folger Consort’s Ovid’s Vineyard. April 27 to 29. Music of the French Baroque. $42. Folger Shakespeare Theatre, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu. DC Concert Orchestra. April 29, 3 PM. Richard Wagner, Prelude to Die Meistersinger; Claude Debussy, Petite Suite; and César Franck, Symphony in D Minor. Free; donations accepted. Benefits the DC Concert Orchestra Society. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. dcconcertorchestra.org Music at City Winery. April 29 and 30, Suzanne Vega Performing Solitude Standing & 99.9F In Full; May 2, Billy Squier & GE Smith; May 4, Bob Schneider; May 5, Patty Smyth & Scandal; May 8, Graham Parker with James Maddock; May 10, Juicy Scoop Podcast with Heather McDonald. City Winery, 1350 Okie St. NE. citywinery.com/ washingtondc. Capital City Symphony: From Sea to Shining Sea. May 13, 5 PM. The final concert of Capital City Symphony’s 50th season is a global exploration of national identity as expressed through music. The Atlas, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org. National Memorial Day Choral Festival. May 27, 3 PM. Come sing in honor of America’s heroes in the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Free tickets are gone early. Online ticketing at memorialdaychoralfestival.org.

THEATER AND FILM The Winter’s Tale at the Folger. Through April 22. Peace in the exotic kingdoms of Sicilia and Bohemia is ruptured by jealousy. Convinced of his wife’s unfaithfulness with his friend Polixenes, Leontes plots murder. He subjects Hermione, great with child, to public ridicule casting out his baby daughter. Folger Shakespeare Theatre, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu.

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Photo: Courtesy of the US National Arboretum Translations at Studio. Through April 22. It is 1833 and change is coming to rural County Donegal: While a hodgepodge group gather at an Irish-language hedge school to study classics of Greek and Latin literature, British army engineers arrive to map the country, draw new borders and translate local place names into the King’s English. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. studiotheatre.org. Two Trains Running at Arena. Through April 29. It’s 1969 and the Civil Rights Movement is sending tremors through Pittsburgh’s Hill District. At the center of the community is Memphis Lee’s diner, slated to be demolished. Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW. arenastage.org. Underground Railroad Game at Woolly. Through April 29. At Hanover Middle School, two teachers get shockingly down and dirty with a lesson about race, sex and power. Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D St. NW. woollymammoth.net. John at Signature. Through April 29. The Flick playwright Annie Baker’s latest hit blends the hyper-real with the su-

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Arboretum Azalea Collections Tours. April 18, 10 AM; April 25, 4 PM; April 27, 10 AM and May 13, 1 PM. See how thousands of the arboretum’s azaleas have increased their vigor and blooms thanks to the Glenn Dale Hillside Renewal Project, a major renovation completed in 2014. Registration required at usna.usda.gov. ... Azalea Peak at the Arboretum. Peak bloom can vary by two weeks or more, depending on the weather, but usually takes place around the end of April. The earliest peak bloom date reported in the last decade was April 15; the latest was May 4. usna.usda.gov.

pernatural in a transfixing work. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Shirlington, VA. signature-theatre.org. Roz and Ray at Theater J. Through April 29. A gripping medical drama about a doctor at the onset of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s. Dr. Roz Kagan offers a new miracle drug to save Ray Leon’s hemophiliac twins. Theater J, 1529 16th St. NW. washingtondcjcc.org. The Wiz at Ford’s. Through May 12. Ease on down the road with Dorothy and her friends Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion on their quest to meet The Wiz. In this adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s magical novel, Dorothy is whisked away by a tornado to the fanciful land of Oz. For ages 8 and older. Ford’s Theatre, 511 10th St. NW. fords.org. The Caucasian Chalk Circle at Source. Through May 13. Deep in the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia, a servant girl named Grusha risks her life to rescue an abandoned baby from civil war. Overcoming violence and poverty, Grusha relies on kindness and perseverance to begin her own family. Constellation Theatre Company, 1835 14th St. NW. constellationtheatre.org.

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legendary rock club going amid changing times and changing tastes. But when his beloved daughter, Lena, starts dating a rising star DJ, Hank must contend with the destructive power of the Next Big Thing. The Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW. keegantheatre.com.

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Saint Joan at the Folger. May 12 to June 3. The martyred heroine of France fought and defeated the besieging English at Orleans. She was captured and taken prisoner in Burgundy, put on trial and burned at the stake. All this by the age of nineteen. Folger Shakespeare Theatre, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu.

MARKETS AND SALES Penn Quarter Farmers Market. Thursdays, through Nov. 15, 3 to 7 PM. 801 F St. NW. freshfarm.org. By the White House Farmers Market. Thursdays, through Nov. 15, 11 Am to 2 PM. 810 Vermont Ave. NW. freshfarm.org. CityCenterDC Farmers Market. Tuesdays, May 1 to Oct. 30, 11 AM to 2 PM. 1098 New York Ave. NW. freshfarm.org. Mt. Vernon Triangle Farmers Market. Saturdays, May 5 to Oct. 27, 9 AM to 1 PM. 499 I St. NW. freshfarm.org. St. Patrick’s Episcopal Rummage Sale. April 21, 8 AM to 2 PM. 4700 Whitehaven Pkwy. NW. stpatrickschurchdc.org. Dupont Circle FRESHFARM Market. Sundays, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. 20th St. and Massachusetts Ave. NW. freshfarmmarket.org.

Mosaic Theater’s Paper Dolls. Extended through April 29. This vibrant and thought-provoking musical illuminates the world of five Filipino guest workers in Tel Aviv who care for elderly Orthodox men by day and headline a drag show by night! The Atlas Lang Theatre, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org.

The Snow Child at Arena. Through May 20. Eowyn Ivey’s debut novel, “The Snow Child,” is reborn as a magical new musical featuring a score that combines Alaskan backcountry string-band traditions and contemporary musical theater. Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW. arenastage.org. Solas Nua Free Play Reading Series. April 16, 7 PM, the Seedbed by Bryan Delaney; June 18, 7 PM, Four Last Things by Lisa Tierney-Keogh. They meet every other month on the third Monday downstairs at Kelly’s Irish Times, 14 F St. NW. Join them for an engaging evening of the best modern plays from Ireland. solasnua.org. Waiting for Godot at Shakespeare. April 17 to May 20. Lingering by the side of the road, killing time with hat tricks and half-remembered stories, Estragon and Vladimir dawdle through one of the greatest dramas of the 20th Century. Shakespeare Theatre Company, Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. shakespearetheatre.org. Girlfriend at Signature. April 17 to June 10. This is the DC Premiere of Todd Almond’s coming-of-age musical, inspired by Matthew Sweet’s 1991 alternative-rock album Girlfriend. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Shirlington, VA. signature-theatre.org. The Undeniable Sound of Right Now at Keegan. May 5 to 27. It’s 1992. Chicago. Hank is struggling to keep his

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CIVIC LIFE Congresswoman Norton’s NW District Office. Open weekdays, 9 AM to 5:30 PM. 90 K St. NE. 202-408-9041. norton.house.gov. 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. 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. Edgewood Civic Association. Last Monday, 7 to 9 PM. Edgewood senior building, 635 Edgewood St. NE, Ninth Floor. Logan Circle Citizens Association. Visit logancircle.org/calendar for meeting dates and times. logancircle.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. 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. anc1a.org. ANC 1B. First Thursday, 6:30 PM. DC Housing Finance Agency, 815 Florida Ave. NW. anc1b.org. ANC 1B11. Second Monday, 7 PM. LeDroit Senior Building (Basement Community Room), 2125 Fourth St. NW. anc1b.org. ANC 1B04. First Thursday, 6:30 PM. Banneker Recreation Center, 2500 Georgia Ave. NW. LaKisha M. Brown Commissioner. groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ ANC1B04/info. ANC 1C. First Wednesday, 7 PM. Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Health, 2355 Ontario Rd. NW. anc1c.org. ANC 1D. Third Tuesday, 7 PM. 3166 Mount Pleasant St. NW. anc1d.org. ANC 2C. First Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. 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 from the Calendar? Email it to calendar@hillrag.com. ◆

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by Jaime Young he multitude of factors that feed into buying a home in the District are enough to send your head spinning for days, especially for a first-time homebuyer. The current real estate market is downright competitive and, to be honest, quite complex.

Obtaining information about your loan options is paramount and not easily acquired through a quick online search, as you might hope. Google is no substitute for a creative mortgage specialist when your financial satisfaction is on the line. Any lender can tell you what type of loan they think you should choose. The real value is building a partnership with a lender who is “in the know” and educates you on the local down payment assistance options and lesser known loan programs. Un-

derstanding all loan options empowers you to make the choice your own. Making this decision is not only based on obtaining the lowest rate, the lowest monthly payment, or the lowest down payment, but also based on how it affects your total financial picture now and much further down the road. Here are examples of how the five loan programs work:

HPAP (Home Purchase Assistance Program) and EAHP (Employer Assisted Housing Program) You are a first-time buyer, purchasing in DC, and you have a little bit saved up but don’t want to deplete your savings on the down payment. You would like to purchase a home that is a bit out of your price range and a larger down payment could help you qualify. Benefits of HPAP: • Community based lending program that provides down payment and closing cost assistance to qualified low to moderate income residents purchasing in the District. • Interest free loans up to $80,000 plus $4,000 towards closing cost assistance depending on your household income level • Helps homebuyers obtain a home with very little out of pocket expense Benefits of EAHP: – Provides down payment assistance to DC Government employees and First Responders of the District – Qualified buyers may utilize the HPAP and EAHP programs concurrently – Helps homebuyers who are also DC Government employees with lowering their out of pocket expense

DC Open Doors You are a first-time buyer, purchasing a home in DC, and do not have a lot of money saved up for a down payment just yet, but you can afford the monthly mortgage payment just fine. • • •

Benefits: Zero down payment required for qualified first time DC homebuyers Helps buyers invest in their new home sooner with no down payment requirement Reduced mortgage insurance rates which yields a lower monthly payment

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

Price

HOMES Bloomingdale 1534 1ST ST NW

Dupont

1528 CORCORAN ST NW 1905 16TH ST NW 1940 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW

Eckington

85 R ST NW 132 RANDOLPH PL NW 1933 LINCOLN RD NE 62 RANDOLPH PL NW 2016 3RD ST NE

Kalorama

2430 WYOMING AVE NW 1616 22ND ST NW 1937 BILTMORE ST NW

Ledroit Park

2409 1ST ST NW 118 THOMAS ST NW

Mount Pleasant

1639 HARVARD ST NW 2303 17TH ST NW 2920 18TH ST NW 3314 BROWN ST NW

Old City #2 1116 P ST NW 1433 W ST NW

Petworth

1439 TAYLOR ST NW 4418 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW 4805 8TH ST NW 5118 3RD ST NW 826 MADISON ST NW 841 DECATUR ST NW 605 GALLATIN ST NW 113 WEBSTER ST NW 4107 ILLINOIS AVE NW 525 DECATUR ST NW 426 RANDOLPH ST NW 4915 ILLINOIS AVE NW 817 INGRAHAM ST NW 437 INGRAHAM ST NW 250 GALLATIN ST NW 927 KENNEDY ST NW 317 TAYLOR ST NW 4917 7TH ST NW

4731 4TH ST NW 5115 3RD ST NW 4914 3RD ST NW 823 LONGFELLOW ST NW

$1,007,500

Shaw

$2,049,000 $1,720,000 $1,142,500

7 6 2

Truxton Circle

$999,099 $896,000 $819,000 $815,000 $786,500

6 3 3 3 4

CONDO

$9,000,000 $2,550,000 $1,875,000

6 5 7

$1,099,000 $755,000

6 3

$1,625,000 $1,000,000 $830,000 $720,000

6 3 0 2

$795,000 $794,500

5 2

$955,000 $870,000 $764,200 $762,000 $760,000 $760,000 $757,000 $750,000 $750,000 $700,000 $700,000 $695,000 $665,000 $655,000 $605,000 $600,000 $530,000 $499,901

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 4

515 S ST NW 72 O ST NW

Bloomingdale

71 U ST NW #2 133 S ST NW #B 6 R ST NW #2 6 R ST NW #1 30 FLORIDA AVE NW #6 1700 2ND ST NW #9

Central

2425 L ST NW #229 1010 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #408 616 E ST NW #852 400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #807 1150 K ST NW #809 616 E ST NW #623 809 6TH ST NW #44 1133 14TH ST NW #810 915 E ST NW #601 701 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW #1113 915 E ST NW #611 701 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW #1205 701 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW #1007

Columbia Heights

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1333 EUCLID ST NW #PH-3 664 IRVING ST NW #2 1423 MERIDIAN PL NW #2 3227 SHERMAN AVE NW #TWO 3229 SHERMAN AVE NW #2 758 FAIRMONT ST NW #1 3225 SHERMAN AVE NW #2 726 GIRARD ST NW #3 777 MORTON ST NW ##1A 3561 10TH ST NW #1 3227 SHERMAN AVE NW #ONE 732 GIRARD ST NW #1 547 PARK RD NW #2 1217 PARK RD NW #3 1406 MERIDIAN PL NW #A 1423 MERIDIAN PL NW #1 2901 16TH ST NW #504 1390 KENYON ST NW #417

$495,500 $480,000 $475,000 $395,000

3 3 3 4

$780,000

$640,000

$870,000 $795,000 $769,900 $749,000 $525,000 $430,000

3 3 3 3 2 1

$840,000 $699,000 $657,500 $635,000 $605,000 $586,500 $576,000 $500,000 $460,000 $456,000 $454,000 $425,000 $389,000

1 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1

$857,500 $825,000 $822,750 $810,000 $799,500 $799,000 $795,000 $785,000 $785,000 $760,000 $715,000 $710,000 $709,000 $700,000 $699,000 $693,750 $650,000 $620,000

3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 4 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 2

3415 14TH ST NW #3 3415 14TH ST NW #1 3511 14TH ST NW #2 3511 14TH ST NW #3 1327 OTIS PL NW #3 3525 14TH ST NW #2 4010 GEORGIA AVE NW #1 929 FLORIDA AVE NW #7003 3511 13TH ST NW #403 1421 COLUMBIA RD NW #103 1390 KENYON ST NW #818 2750 14TH ST NW #206 1106 COLUMBIA RD NW #106 907 EUCLID ST NW #101 3500 13TH ST NW #105 3435 14TH ST NW #2 2901 16TH ST NW #603 1406 MERIDIAN PL NW #B 3534 10TH ST NW #450 1106 COLUMBIA RD NW #203 1451 PARK RD NW #315

Dupont

1916 17TH ST NW #509 1700 17TH ST NW #507 1280 21ST ST NW #501 1401 17TH ST NW #510 1718 P ST NW #308 1718 P ST NW #3 1727 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #419 1615 Q ST NW #910 1601 18TH ST NW #309 1738 T ST NW #4 1330 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #408 1930 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #4 1711 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #703

$599,000 $579,000 $567,000 $555,000 $550,000 $525,000 $520,000 $499,500 $434,900 $426,500 $393,000 $378,000 $362,000 $350,000 $340,000 $334,900 $285,000 $279,900 $279,000 $257,750 $215,000

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0

$485,000 $464,555 $429,000 $410,000 $389,000 $364,000 $353,000 $297,000 $255,000 $716,000 $545,000 $531,500 $320,000

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 2 1 2 1

1601 18TH ST NW #808

Eckington

15 QUINCY PL NE 415 W ST NE #A 1927 3RD ST NE #301

Kalorama

24091/2 20TH ST NW #1090 2017 KALORAMA RD NW #4 1975 BILTMORE ST NW #UNIT 2 1975 BILTMORE ST NW #3 2123 CALIFORNIA ST NW #E5 1821 BELMONT RD NW #7 1919 BELMONT RD NW #77 1854 MINTWOOD PL NW #1 1840 VERNON ST NW #201 2138 CALIFORNIA ST NW #507 2022 COLUMBIA RD NW #404 2032 BELMONT RD NW #622

Ledroit Park

37 W ST NW #2 2108 1ST ST NW #PENTHOUSE 64 U ST NW #1

Logan Circle

2125 14TH ST NW #531 1307 RIGGS ST NW #2 1307 RIGGS ST NW #1 1401 Q ST NW #402 1444 CHURCH ST NW #703 PH 1111 11TH ST NW #208 1308 12TH ST NW #C 1314 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #305 1245 13TH ST NW #810

$255,000

$749,900 $580,000 $292,500

3 4 1

$930,000 $825,000 $665,000 $660,000 $600,000 $599,000 $565,000 $550,000 $469,000 $445,000 $410,000 $399,999

2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1

$985,000 $849,000 $815,000

3 3 3

$373,000 $1,387,000 $1,260,000 $905,000 $802,000 $634,000 $520,000 $440,000 $401,776

0 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1

1300 N ST NW #607 1133 14TH ST NW #807

Mount Pleasant

1705 EUCLID ST NW #2 2426 ONTARIO RD NW #101 1613 HARVARD ST NW #107 2633 ADAMS MILL RD NW #405 2440 16TH ST NW #108 3409 BROWN ST NW #3 1708 NEWTON ST NW #101

Mt Vernon Square

301 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #703 1010 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #709 475 NEW YORK AVE NW #4 475 NEW YORK AVE NW #5 475 NEW YORK AVE NW #2

Noma

911 2ND ST NE #508

Old City #2

1701 18TH ST NW #401 1210 R ST NW #305 405 O ST NW #2 1440 CHURCH ST NW #404 1429 R ST NW #A 1437 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #109 2101 11TH ST NW #501 1229 12TH ST NW #108 1117 10TH ST NW #511 1730 16TH ST NW #4 440 L ST NW #813 1239 VERMONT AVE NW #802 1215 N ST NW #1 437 NEW YORK AVE NW #903 1939 12TH ST NW #301 460 NEW YORK AVE NW #403 811 4TH ST NW #1102 811 4TH ST NW #113 1615 Q ST NW #403 1616 11TH ST NW #103 1245 13TH ST NW #412 1313 VERMONT AVE NW #5 1930 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #57 1133 13TH ST NW #804 310 M ST NW #5 1 SCOTT CIR NW #820 1601 18TH ST NW #315 1821 16TH ST NW #101 1901 16TH ST NW #301 Palisades 4840 MACARTHUR BLVD NW #408

Penn Quarter

715 6TH ST NW #305 400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #1306 601 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW #305 631 D ST NW #1032

Petworth

3911 KANSAS AVE NW #UNIT 2 614 ROCK CREEK CHURCH RD NW #2 1325 TAYLOR ST NW #2 4800 GEORGIA AVE NW #105 408 KENNEDY ST NW #202 604 LONGFELLOW ST NW #401 5611 5TH ST NW #24 738 LONGFELLOW ST NW #406

Shaw

240 Q ST NW #PH #2 1910 8TH ST NW #2

U St Corridor

1307 CLIFTON ST NW #23 2120 VERMONT AVE NW #206 2031 13TH ST NW #2 929 FLORIDA AVE NW #5002 1390 V ST NW #415 2004 11TH ST NW #140 ◆

$303,500 $293,500

1 0

$605,000 $595,000 $585,000 $549,900 $391,000 $355,000 $280,000

2 2 2 3 1 1 1

$840,000 $610,000 $449,900 $459,900 $399,900

2 2 1 1 1

$474,900

$1,575,000 $970,000 $885,000 $878,000 $792,500 $719,000 $705,000 $610,000 $595,000 $519,900 $510,000 $505,000 $500,000 $490,000 $459,000 $458,000 $446,500 $437,900 $437,000 $427,000 $375,000 $373,450 $370,000 $300,000 $285,000 $280,000 $260,000 $220,500 $210,000

3 2 3 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0

$290,000

$649,999 $575,000 $570,000 $456,000

2 2 2 1

$795,000 $732,000 $675,000 $420,000 $355,000 $208,000 $195,000 $192,500

3 2 3 2 2 2 1 1

$1,150,000 $725,000

2 2

$725,000 $680,000 $442,500 $550,000 $550,000 $412,500

2 2 1 1 1 1

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Depeche Art by Phil Hutinet

East City Art’s Mid-City Gallery Exhibitions and News

Exhibition at Congressional Cemetery Examines Dogs as Gatekeepers

Renowned South African artist James Delaney created and donated a series of six lithographs, sold in editions of 20, for the historic Congressional Cemetery. Simply titled “Congressional Cemetery,” each of the six lithographs in the series juxtaposes a dog with cemetery elements such as gravestones. Delaney’s first visit to Congressional Cemetery immediately inspired him to create work that reflected what he saw – a bustling necropolis filled with life, canine life specifically, amid Victorian-era gravestones and tombs that resemble monuments and temples from ancient Greece and Rome. The dogs in his series also represent a more profound metaphor for loyalty, both as humankind’s most trusted companion and as the loyalty families often show to their departed loved ones by creating majestic markers that remember a life. Dogs also represent the guards of the underworld, the gatekeepers between this world and the next. In each of the six lithographs, Delaney touches on this theme with subtle differences. In “Grandness of Rome,” Delaney depicts a puppy merrily strolling down a grassy patch as large plinths emerge from gravestones resembling grand monuments. In “Library James Delaney,“Three Worlds.” Lithograph on Rives paper, 38 x of Alexandria,” the puppy has aged some and 56 cm. Image: Courtesy of the artist stands still, tail wagging. In the background, DelLast, in “Three Worlds,” Delaney aney has collaged 18 symbols taken from gravequotes from the ancients, who believed in stone at the cemetery, each representing a variety three worlds: one below, where the dead of ideas, faiths and philosophies that references are buried, the world of the living and the the fabled library of Alexandria and the knowlspirit world where the dog seems to lie. edge it stored. The dog ages in “Lines of Pedigree,” The lithographs are on view at the standing regally and proudly, like one of the cemCongressional Cemetery through April. etery’s many gilded gravestones. All proceeds from the sales of the litho“Crossing the River Styx” departs from the graphs will benefit the maintenance of the other lithographs in that it features a map of the historic property. cemetery in the background rather than a gravestone or tomb. Here the dog stands guard, with a friendly stance that somewhat contradicts the title of the work, which references the river Styx. According to the ancient Greeks, the Styx separated the world of the living from the world of the dead, Gallery Neptune & Brown presents a seand the three-headed dog Cerberus kept the dead ries of paintings in dialogue between a from crossing the river back into the world of the teacher, Lois Dodd, and her student, ColColleen Cox,“White Roses #1455,” 2016. Oil on canvas, 10x10 inches. living. Perhaps Delaney has a more modern interleen Cox. Both artists employ “deep obserImage: Gallery Neptune & Brown pretation of death and the underworld as reflected vation” as a technique to realize their work, in the dog’s rather docile and amicable stance, as it which consists of traditional subject matter sits between the cemetery and the Anacostia River. such as landscape, nude and still-life. Dodd helped found the Tanager Gallery, one The tombs and gravestones fade into the background in “Opulence and of the legendary 10th Street galleries located on the lower East Side of New York Apocalypse” as the canine subject shows its back to the viewer, tail upright, City, which were artist-led, member-run galleries in the 1950s and 1960s and ofwatching for what is to come. Delaney states that the dog sees the inevitable fered an alternative to the more traditional and conservative galleries of Madison coming – death. Avenue. The Cooper Hewitt Museum, the Whitney Museum and the Museum of

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Modern Art have Dodd’s works in their collections. Dodd taught a generation of American painters at Brooklyn College, 1971-92, including Colleen Cox. Influenced by Dodd, Cox also cites Manet’s still-lifes, Marandi’s 1940s paintings and her studies with Lennart Anderson as influences. Cox paints from direct observation, using northern light as her guide to create works that, like Dodd’s, are both elegant and familiar.

Foundry Gallery

Katherine Blakeslee focuses her attention on observing the place where sky meets land or sea, a place we know as the horizon, an imaginary line connecting and separating two worlds. In her latest watercolors, Blakeslee continues to evolve her landscapes through a series of observations centered on the horizon. In “Acacia,” the cool-colored hills in the background add curvature above, while the yellow plane below scribbles a horizon line. In contrast, the horizon in “Spring Rain” lies somewhere between the mountain in the background and the edge of the green hill in the foreground, leaving the viewer to draw an imaginary line across the two. In “Thaw,” the abstract landscape formed by clouds and possibly fog renders the horizon line completely invisible

Lois Dodd,“Fall Color, Ridgefield, Connecticut (Sally).” Image: Gallery Neptune & Brown

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ogy. The artist will discuss her work and printmaking process on April 21 at Hemphill Fine Arts gallery at 1 p.m. Countering Wolfe’s theme of man’s removal from the natural world, her process is very much connected to nature as she seeks to use sustainable materials in her printmaking process that do not adversely impact the environment.

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Katherine Blakeslee,“Acacia.” Watercolor, 16 x 20 inches. Image: Foundry Gallery

and unseen as the artist depicts what might be mountains in the background, the sea in the foreground or perhaps a valley. “Thaw” beautifully depicts that rare but magical moment when sky and land unify.

Hamiltonian Gallery

Heather Theresa Clark’s background in community planning and green development has produced transformative outcomes using art, architecture and what she calls public interventions to address our presentday environmental crisis. Clark has converted mills into low-income housing, installed solar panels, repurposed a dilapidated building into an outdoor community theater and, as an activist, directed Play-In for Climate Action, which leads families at an annual protest at the US Capitol to address climate change. This sampling of accomplishments underscores her work as an artist. Clark employs sculptural installations to educate the public about our imperiled

Robin Harris,“Whiskey and Wine.” Image: Touchstone Gallery

environment, notably our dependence on fossil fuels and our powerlessness as individuals against the global economy’s reliance on extraction industries. “Along a Line,” which Clark presents at Hamiltonian Gallery this month, places traditional notions of success in opposition to our current environmental crisis, pitting domestic or local forces, represented by the home, against global forces, represented by the fossil fuel economy. Using material such as military parachutes, marble laminate, beeswax and rawhide, Clark created an installation consisting of a kinetic sculpture and a tightrope running the entire length of the work. The line created by the tightrope represents both entropy, our powerlessness against fossil fuels, and hope, represented by nature and the possibility of alternate modes of living.

Touchstone Spotlight Series Guest Artist Robin Harris, in “Feast of Fancy,” explores what food means within various contexts beyond the basic need for sustenance. A graphic designer by trade, Harris employs the clean-lined, sharp and representational forms of her previous career as she paints food and drink in various forms. Using acrylics on canvas, the artist is particularly fond of painting splashing liquids to show movement. Shelly Lowenstein examines the human beta cell, whose primary function is to store and release insulin. She offers colorful works that depict the life-giving cell both representationally and abstractly. In people suffering from Type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease, the body

Hemphill Fine Arts

Heather Theresa Clark. Image: Hamiltonian Gallery

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Hemphill Fine Arts presents a series of prints and art books by artist Julie Wolfe. Titled “Landview Effect,” the series reads like a collection of promotional materials advertising recognizable travel destinations. However, while recognizable at first glance, the landscapes appear dystopic and otherworldly. Wolfe comments on humanity’s increased state of disconnection from the natural world as it continues the unabated use of technol-

Shelly Lowenstein,“Dreaming of Cells.” Image: Touchstone Gallery

Exhibitions on View Charles Krause Reporting Fine Art New Location: Dacha Loft Building 1602 Seventh St. NW, 2nd Floor 202-638-3612 / charleskrausereporting.com Hours: Weekends: 1 to 6pm. Exhibition schedule TBD Gallery Neptune & Brown 1530 14th St. NW 202-986-1200 / neptunefineart.com Hours: Wed. to Sat. noon to 7pm. April 21-May 25 - Lois Dodd & Colleen Cox, “Two Painters: A Visual Dialogue”

Hemphill Fine Arts 1515 14th St. NW 202-234-5601 / hemphillfinearts.com Hours: Tues. to Sat. 10am to 5pm. Print viewing and artist talk: April 21 at 11am. Julie Wolfe, “Landview Effect” Long View Gallery 1234 Ninth St. NW 202-232-4788 / longviewgallerydc.com Hours: Wed. to Sat. 11am to 6pm. April 19-May 20 Eve Stockton and Takefumi Hori, “Heavy Metal” Opening: Thurs., April 19, from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Touchstone Gallery 901 New York Ave. NW 202-347-2787 / touchstonegallery.com Hours: Wed. to Fri.: 11am-6pm. Weekends: noon-5pm. Through April 29 Robin Harris, “Feast of Fancy” Shelly Lowenstein, “(as far as we know)” Karen Waltermire, “The Ladies”

attacks and destroys the beta cell, making it impossible to regulate glucose or sugar levels. Inspired by her own daughter’s struggle with the disease, Lowenstein consulted with research scientists and produced “(as far as we know),” a series of bold and colorful works in various two-dimensional media. The vibrancy of the work is “intentionally colorful,” according to the artist and reflects a “steeped in optimism that we can restore normal beta cell function to all in the foreseeable future.” All proceeds from the sale of these works will benefit the JDRF, the world’s largest funder of research to cure, prevent and treat Type 1 diabetes. Karen Waltermire, in her series “The Ladies,” explores the ways in which women perceive their environment and themselves, focusing on the connection between the two. The artist seeks to preserve motion in a still format, in this case oil on canvas, in an effort to preserve the likeness of the moment and of the woman or women she depicts.

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Julie Wolfe,“Landview Effect,” 2017. Folio of edition of 10 Risograph prints, soy-based ink on assorted paper, 19 x 13 inches. Image: Hemphill Fine Arts

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Foundry Gallery 2118 Eighth St. NW 202-232-0203 / foundrygallery.org Hours: Wed. to Sun. 1 to 7pm. Through April 29 Katherine Blakeslee, “New Work”

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Insatiable by Celeste McCall At a recent lunch, I sampled the Georgian version of a Bloody Mary but found it Peter and I finally got around to dining at much too salty for my taste. Our personSupra, the stylish Georgian restaurant in able server, Tamari, quickly sent the drink Shaw. The appealing decor features traback to the bar to be remedied, but that ditional Georgian motifs: white, woolly didn’t work. So I settled for a glass of Chat shepherd’s hats, pottery and a huge collage M Rkats, a pleasant white wine from the depicting Georgian horsemen from a cenKakheti region of Georgia. Some say this tury ago. Executive chef Malkhaz “Makho” post-Soviet nation boasts the world’s oldMaisashvili brings more than 20 years of est viniculture, dating back to the fourth experience to Supra’s kitchen, having served millennium BC. Supra’s wine wall holds as top toque at the Embassy of Georgia and hundreds of bottles, and a large map of some of Georgia’s top restaurants. Georgia’s wine regions graces the bar area. Exotic cocktails and beer flow as well, plus tea, which is sweetened with cherries preserved in syrup. Georgia is especially famous for its myriad kinds of bread, and we shared the imperuli – stuffed cheese bread. Kharcha, a rich soup laced with bison rib-eye swimming in a spicy tomato broth, was delicious and warming, although salty. Tkemalit, pickled beets with greens and smoked sulguni, was the best beet dish Peter has ever tasted. Rounding out our midday repast was a quartet of spicy beef and pork sausages. Supra, the stylish Georgian restaurant in Shaw, showcases many kinds of bread, Lunch for two came to

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including cheese-stuffed bread. Photo: Celeste McCall

$62 before tip. Service was excellent. Supra’s dinner menu offers assorted kebabs, whole roasted chicken, grilled whole fish, braised lamb with eggplant. Open daily, Supra – which means “Georgian feast”– is located at 1105 11th St. NW. Call 202-789-1205 or visit www.supradc.com.

Cherry Blossom Cheer

Because of our spring snow storm and seemingly endless winter, Washington’s famed cherry trees have not bloomed on schedule. (The National Cherry Blossom Festival continues through April 15.) This year, Drink Company’s springtime Shaw pop-up – at 1841 Seventh St. NW – is an official partner of the festival. Through April 29, winter-weary guests are gawking at colorful flowers, more than 1,000 monarch butterflies attached to paper lanterns, a traditional Japanese tea house, and even a 10-foot-tall moving Godzilla figure. Plus, of course,10 Japanese-themed cocktails including a Cherry Blossom Gin & Tonic with pickled cherry blossoms, rose and orange waters, plus playful takes on coolers like shochu and soda. The Shaw pop-up is open from 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, and from 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Friday and Saturday.

Wine About It

Cork Wine Bar & Market, which shuttered its original restaurant about a year ago, has unveiled a new wine bar and market a few blocks away. Now located at 1805 14th St. NW, the space seats 60, including a tasting bar. Starting this fall, guests will taste Cork’s very own wine, a rose, squeezed on site from Virginia grapes. For updates call 202-265-2675 or visit www.corkdc.com.

And Wine about It Some More...

We were hoping that City Winery DC, in Ivy City, would open its bright purple doors sometime this month. The New York-based winery/restaurant/concert hall is already booking musical events. But the other day, when we were purchasing whitefish salad next door at Ivy City Smokehouse Market, an employee informed us that the long-awaited winery and music venue will not arrive until next month. City Winery DC will be located at 1350 Okie St. NE, in the cavernous, multi-level space formerly occupied by Love Nightclub. Owner Michael Dorf and his team are fully renovating much of the building, including a huge terrace that will eventually house a garden and grape vines. For updates visit www.citywinery.com.

New Burgers

In Shaw, the dining room at Supra features traditional Georgian motifs. Photo: Celeste McCall

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Supra displays (and sells) woolly hats once worn by Georgian shepherds. Photo: Celeste McCall

In Mount Vernon Triangle, The Capital Burger, the first burger restaurant from the nationwide Darden chain (the company also has Olive Garden, Seasons 52 and Yard House) has opened at

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dinner. For more information call 202-6380414 or visit www.thecapitalburger.com.

Cider Still Rules

Yet another cidery is headed our way, this one called Supreme Core Cidery, in Ivy City. Look for the 5,000-square-foot facility and taproom sometime this summer at 2400 T St. NE, near the National Arboretum.

Coming to Shaw

City Winery DC – with its bright purple facade – will hopefully open next month in Ivy City. Photo: Celeste McCall

1005 Seventh St. NW. On a recent Sunday, folks were queued up awaiting lunch. Located near the Walter Washington Convention Center, the newcomer has 150 seats, a full bar and daily happy hour (3:00 to 6:30 p.m.). Heading the menu are half a dozen kinds of burgers (cheeseburger, mushroom-Swiss burger and the French house burger piled with caramelized onions and gruyere). There’s also a quarter-pound hot dog ($10), baconlaced grilled cheese ($12), fried chicken sandwich ($14), Maine lobster roll ($22) and filet mignon with fries ($28). Complementing Capital Burger’s casual fare are local brews from DC Brau Brewing Company, Right Proper Brewing Company and Port City Brewing Company; by-theglass wines from around the globe; boozy, tropical-flavored milkshakes, chili-spiked liqueurs and cocktails. Open daily for lunch and

Massimo Fabbri, the Italian chef who created downtown’s power dining spot Tosca, is opening a Tuscan-style restaurant – San Lorenzo – in Shaw. In February, he purchased Thally, the five-year-old cider-centric restaurant, and is transforming it into San Lorenzo. Look for it at 1316 Ninth St. NW later this year.

Logan Lowdown

Coming soon to Logan Circle: Pappe, an Indian restaurant at 1317 14th St. NW, next door to Hando Medo Sushi. Pappe is expected to seat about 75 and will also have a sidewalk cafe.

Turning Toques

Barcelona Wine Bar, 1622 14th St. NW, welcomes a new executive chef, Juan Rivera. He previously wielded his whisk at sister restaurant Barcelona Wine Bar in Reston. Joel Hatton, the new top toque at Cafe Saint-Ex, 1847 14th St. NW, was formerly with Shaw’s Tavern.

RAMMY Finalists

Congrats and good luck to Mid-City finalists for the 2018 RAMMY awards, presented annually, for various categories, by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington. Winners will be announced at a black-tie gala on June 10 at the Walter Washington Convention Center. The finalists are: Right Proper Brewing Company (Favorite Gathering Place) Ari’s Diner and Ivy City Smokehouse Tavern (Casual Brunch) Shouk (Fast Bites) Espita Mezcaleria (Cocktail Program) Brasserie Beck (Beer Program) Le Diplomate (Wine Program) Julio Amador, Cork Wine Bar, and Adam Rigna, Brasserie Beck (Manager) Le Diplomate (Service) Rob Rubba, Hazel, and David Deshaies, Unconventional Diner (Chef of the Year) Fabrice Bendano, Le Diplomate, and Naomi Gallego, Neighborhood Restaurant Group (Pastry Chef ) Michael Rafidi (Rising Culinary Star) Ivy City Smokehouse Tavern (Casual Restaurant) Arroz (since disqualified), Bresca, Maydan (New Restaurant) Ivy City Smokehouse Tavern (Regional Food and Beverage Producer) Ari Gejdenson, Mindful Restaurants Group ◆

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Anacostia Watershed Society’s Earth Day Cleanup

The Anacostia Watershed Society’s (AWS) Earth Day Cleanup is the organization’s largest annual volunteer event. On the Saturday following Earth Day nearly 2,000 volunteers come out to 30 different sites around the watershed to pick-up trash, serve their communities and enjoy the Anacostia River. The 2018 event will be held on April 21. Visit anacostiaws.org for details and to sign-up. Photo: Courtesy of the Anacostia Watershed Society

New 14th Street Traffic Pattern

Expect lane closures, parking restrictions and traffic pattern changes on 14th Street NW between Thomas Circle and Florida Avenue from now through May 2019. All construction activity will take place on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Lane closures are expected to run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Some Saturday and night work may be required. Curbside parking may also be restricted. Sidewalk detours will also be in place while repairs are in progress.

Coffee & Conversation

Enjoy Coffee & Conversation the fourth Thursday of every month. At the event, individuals from all walks of life engage in informal conversation focused on relevant and engaging topics discussed over a cup of coffee. On occasion, special guests will be invited to lead the conversation on a specific topic. Watha T. Daniel Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. dclibrary.org/watha.

Constitutional Comedy

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The Phillips 2018 Gala

Phillips Collection’s Gala will be held on May 4. The Annual Gala this year celebrates Australian Aboriginal culture. This summer The Phillips Collection will present “Marking the Infinite: Contemporary Women Artists from Aboriginal Australia,” which features the work of nine leading artists. The evening coincides with the Contemporaries Bondi Beach Bash, a sensational night of cocktails, music, food, fashion and dancing, that brings Sydney’s surf culture to Dock 5 at Union Market. The Bash is a sell-out event. For more information, visit phillipscollection. org/support/annual-gala.

Job Fair at Arena Stage

The annual DC Career Fair is on April 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW. The event is co-sponsored by Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen (D) and Councilmembers Elissa Silverman (I-At Large) and Robert White (D-At Large) the Department of Employment Services (DOES) and Arena Stage. A wide variety of companies and employers will be on site including DC United, Cal Pro, District Department of Transportation (DDOT), Blue Sky Construction, Insulators & Al-

Vote Tuesday, June 19 in the 2018 Primary Election Polls will be open from 7am to 8pm. During a Primary, only Democratic, Republican, Libertarian, or DC Statehood Green voters may vote on the candidates. All voters, regardless of affiliation, may vote on Initiative 77, which will appear on the Primary ballot. Initiative Measure No. 77, the “District of Columbia Minimum Wage Amendment Act of 2017” If enacted, this initiative will: • Gradually increase the minimum wage in the District of Columbia to $15 hourly by 2020; • Gradually increase the minimum wage for tipped employees so that they receive the same minimum wage directly from their employer as other employees by 2026; • Beginning in 2021, require minimum wage to increase yearly in proportion to increases in the consumer price index. The minimum wage increase under the initiative will not apply to DC government employees or employees of DC government contractors.

Voters will be asked to vote ‘YES’ to approve or ‘NO’ to reject the initiative. All voters, regardless of affiliation, may vote in the General Election on November 6, 2018. To find your polling place or confirm your registration information, visit dcboe.org or call (202) 727-2525.

Want to Vote Early?

Early Voting will start at One Judiciary Square on June 4, and at other Early Voting Centers on June 8. Early Voting Centers are open daily from 8:30am until 7pm, through June 15, 2018.

Early Voting Centers

Our Early Voting Centers for the Primary are listed below: Monday, June 4 — Friday, June 15 Ward 2: One Judiciary Square, 441 4th Street NW (Paper & Touchscreen Ballots) Friday, June 8 — Friday, June 15* Ward 1: Columbia Heights Community Center, 1480 Girard Street NW Ward 3: Chevy Chase Community Center, 5601 Connecticut Avenue NW Ward 4: Takoma Community Center, 300 Van Buren Street NW Ward 5: Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Avenue NE Ward 6: Sherwood Recreation Center, 640 10th Street NE Ward 6: King Greenleaf Recreation Center, 201 N Street SW Ward 7: Deanwood Recreation Center, 1350 49th Street, NE Ward 8: Malcolm X Opportunity Center, 1351 Alabama Avenue SE *Touchscreen Ballots Only

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A TASTE of SHAW

April 18, 2018, 7:00-9:30 PM The Howard Theatre – 620 T Street, NW

Come enjoy unlimited food and beverage from over 20 of Shaw’s top restaurants and bars.

Tickets include unlimited tastings, beer, wine, soft drinks, live entertainment by Yehunie Belay and His Band and complimentary valet parking. $80 in Advance (www.smsgala18.eventbrite.com) $100 at the Door

Beau Thai & BKK Cookshop Calico Chercher Ethiopian The Dabney & Dabney Cellar Declaration Dino’s Grotto Dolci Gelati /Drink Company Pop Up Bar Espita Mezcaleria Etete Farmers & Distillers Fish Scale Gaslight Tavern La Jambe The Morris American Bar Morrison Clark Historic Inn & Restaurant PoBoy Jim Service Bar DC Seylou Bakery & Mill Sugar Shack Donuts & Coffee Supra Unconventional Diner

Proceeds from the event support Shaw Main Streets’ economic revitalization and historic preservation activities in the Shaw neighborhood of DC, which have helped bring about the transformation of central Shaw since 2003.

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lied Workers Local 24, Concord Hospitality, Kimpton Hotels, Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Entertainment Cruises, Washington Gas, Reston Limo, Bridgepoint Healthcare, Firstclass Workforce Solutions, Architect of the Capitol, Big Bus, Harris Teeter, WMATA, Hyatt Hotels and Strittmatter Construction. Participants must register in advance to receive a ticket for admission. To register, contact Jen DeMayo at 202-8070584 or jdemayo@dccouncil.us.

The Welders Playwrights Collective Accepting Applications

The Welders, DC’s only playwrights’ collective devoted exclusively to developing and producing new work, are searching for a third generation of generative artists to take the helm of the organization on Jan. 1, 2020. Applications are now available on TheWelders.org. Over the next five months The Welders will have a series of Welders MeetUps all over the city to answer questions about the application and play matchmaker to interested artists. Welders ask that artists apply as a group. Individuals can contact the Welders at connect@thewelders.org to connect with others. Applications are due on Sept. 1.

NMAAHC Offers April Walk-Up Wednesdays

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NIMAAHC) offers Walk-Up Wednesdays in the month of April. Individuals without timed-entry passes may enter the museum on a firstcome, first-served basis. Walk-up entry is subject to building capacity. The museum is launching

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Community Policing in the Nation’s Capital

Through Jan. 15, 2019, the National Building Museum and the Historical Society of Washington, DC, present “Community Policing in the Nation’s Capital: The Pilot District Project, 1968-1973.” Employing original documents, maps, posters and other materials, the exhibition tells the story of the District’s innovative experiment in community policing. It also commemorates the 50th anniversary of 1968 riots. The Pilot District Project launched in the summer of 1968 in what is now most of Ward 1 had broad goals for police reform and citizen participation. Although deemed a failure at the time, the it saw several important innovations during its five-year run including: 24-hour police stations, citizen ride-alongs and police sensitivity training. National Building Museum is at 401 F St. NW. nbm.org.

Walk-Up Wednesdays in April as a pilot to test no-pass entry. For more information, visit nmaahc. si.edu/walk-wednesdays-april.

MANNA Homeownership Town Hall

On April 21, 1 to 4 p.m., join MANNA’s Housing Advocacy Team at their annual Homeownership Town Hall. The first and last hour of the program will consist of resource tables and workshops on a variety of subjects including: credit building, down payment assistance, DC property tax programs and advocacy. The MANNA Homeownership Town Hall will be held at Thurgood Marshall Academy Gym, 2427 MLK Ave. SE. Childcare, Spanish translation services and refreshments provided. For more information, contact Jonathan Nisly at jnisly@mannadc.org. mannadc.org.

2018 Larry Neal Writers’ Awards

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is soliciting nominations from individual writers who reside in the District of Columbia for the Larry Neal Writers’ Award. The award commemorates the artistic legacy and vision of Larry Neal, the renowned author, academic and former Executive Director of CAH. Awards are presented for the artistic excellence of adult, youth and teen writers residing in the District of Columbia. Awardees will be announced at the 33rd Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards. The submission deadline is April 27 at 4 p.m. Visit dcarts.dc.gov/ node/1152055 for details. Have an item for the Bulletin Board? Email it to bulletinboard@ hill rag.com. u Image: Courtesy of the National Building Museum

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80 T St. NW

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1201 S St NW

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605 Rhode Island Avenue NE

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1734 14th St NW

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1851 7th Street, NW

Lost & Found

1240 9th St. NW

Whole Foods Yellow Box

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Marriott Hotel

901 Massachusetts Ave NW

Why Not Boutique

1348 U Street, NW

MLK Library

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1350 Pennsylvania AVE NW

Modern Liquors

1200 9th ST NW

Windows Cafe

101 Rhode Island AVE NW

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Wydown Coffee Bar

1924 14th St NW

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Yes Organic Market

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“Why Not?”

Robert F. Kennedy in Shaw

recent bestselling biography, “Bobby Kennedy: A Raging Spirit” notes a change from Robert F. Kennedy’s image as the nation’s top “Irish Cop” to a politician concerned with the nation’s downtrodden. But author Chris Matthews has difficulty pinpointing when this change actually started to occur, whether it was after the assassination of his brother President John F. Kennedy or events like the Watts riots. In reality, Robert Kennedy had started to show a concern for the disadvantaged earlier. The reason no one noticed was that most of Kennedy’s relevant efforts were focused on the nation’s capital and in the Shaw neighborhood in particular. The RFK-in-Shaw story begins with a factfinding tour in March 1963 that Attorney General Kennedy took of Dunbar High School and Shaw Junior High, schools that were regarded as being in bad shape. At Dunbar, his attention was directed to a recreational pool in the basement that had been closed for nine years due to rebuffed requests for appropriations to repair it. On the way to Shaw Junior High, Kennedy noted the lack of

by Pleasant Mann recreational facilities in the neighborhood, which had at least 10,000 children, and started to look for at least a short-term solution to this problem in Shaw. At a news conference that day, the attorney general declared that “we will have a major explosion here” if living conditions for the District’s youth didn’t improve. The problem of the pool at Dunbar was relatively easy to solve. The attorney general appealed to religious groups, including the Council of Churches of Greater Washington, the Jewish Community Council of Greater Washington and the Catholic Interracial Council of the Archdiocese of Washington, to get the funds to repair the pool. By September 1963, the new pool was ready, inaugurated by Kennedy, who brought along TV star Chuck Connors for the opening festivities. Producing a playground for a neighborhood with 10,000 kids without

recreational facilities was a more complicated task. The site chosen was at Seventh and O Streets, a lot used by the police to store abandoned cars, although plans were to eventually use it as the location for a replacement for the dilapidated Shaw Junior High. White House aide E. Barrett Prettyman, Jr. took on the task of convincing the District’s school board to allow at least a temporary playground on the site. Transit mogul O. Roy Chalk announced the formation of a charity, the National Committee on Playgrounds for Young America, to raise funds for the construction of the playground. The attorney general drew attention to the effort by bringing movie star Cary Grant, in town for a benefit, to see the lot and the

Sen. Robert F. Kennedy (D-N.Y.), steps through the debris of a building razed by fire during a 22-block tour on foot, April 7, 1968 through the badly damaged area along 14th St., in the northwest area of Washington. Accompanying him are his wife, Ethel, and the Rev. Walter E. Fauntroy, minister of the predominantly black church where Kennedy attended Palm Sunday services. (AP Photo/Bob Schutz)

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plans to replace it with a playground. “Hope the playground gets finished before I come back in a wheelchair,” the actor quipped. In December 1963, shortly after the assassination of President Kennedy, there was a ground breaking for the playground. The group doing the honors included RFK, Prettyman, Chalk and Washington Redskin Bobby Mitchell, along with Kennedy’s Newfoundland dog, Brumus. Over the next six months, work on the playground gradually made progress. The plans were prepared by architect John Carl Warnecke, who also designed President Kennedy’s tomb at Arlington National Cemetery. Donations from U.S. government agencies and others led to the park getting two fighter planes, a truck, a tank and an amphibious vehicle from the Army, a tug boat from the Coast Guard, an antique steam locomotive and a set of trolley cars. When the issue of what to name the playground came up, Chalk said that Kennedy told him to “ask the children.” A canvass of the student leaders in the area decided that it should be named after the late President Kennedy to reflect “the spirit of youth.” On June 3, 1964, the John F. Kennedy Playground opened, with thousands of Shaw residents attending the celebration. The attorney general and his wife Ethel brought six of their eight children to the dedication. While the initial estimate of the cost of the playground was around $100,000, the total expenditure for the completed wonderland was approximately $500,000. After the opening, the manager of the playground estimated that there were days when crowds of 4,000 youngsters appeared during the week, with up to 8,000 users on the weekend. RFK made another visit to the Shaw neighborhood that summer in August to dedicate a new community center at 1600 Eighth Street NW. The center was to be the headquarters of Better Homes, Inc., a nonprofit led by James P. Gibbons and Bruce Terris, the latter a Justice Department at-

torney, dedicated to the repair and remodeling of rundown homes. When Kennedy arrived at the dedication, “hands reached out to touch him, voices murmured, ‘God bless you,’ children swarmed to his side, housewives begged autographs, ”a reporter observed. Kennedy told the 200 residents attending the event that “You have made a contribution to the Nation’s Capital and the whole country,” with the project. The work that Kennedy did over the previous year and a half did not go unnoticed by the community. Before he left town for New York to run for the U.S. Senate seat, the Inter-High Student Council announced a celebration in his honor at the beginning of September. On his last day as attorney general, 3,500 youngsters cheered and presented a program of entertainment at the outdoor Cardozo High School Stadium to send him off. In his remarks, RFK offered the crowd one of his favorite quotes, from George Bernard Shaw, that “Some people see things as they are and say: Why? I dream of things that never were and say Why Not?” After Robert Kennedy became a nationally-known member of the Senate, he made one last trip to Shaw. After the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Washington, DC finally did explode. On Palm Sunday 1968, Kennedy and his wife Ethel made a surprise appearance at New Bethel Baptist Church, led by its pastor, civil rights activist and MLK confidant Reverend Walter E. Fauntroy. The service, which also had black activist Stokely Carmichael in attendance, was devoted to the memory of Dr. King. At the end of the service, the senator asked if there was any riot damage nearby, to which the reverend answered “let me show you.” They walked from the church to Seventh Street, going on a damage survey that eventually totaled 22 blocks. At one point during the tour, a woman asked Kennedy “Is that you?” When he nodded his head yes, she added “I knew you’d be the first to come here, darling.” u

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Martin Luther King Jr.

An Inspiration in Today’s Fight for Racial and Economic Justice

n April 4th, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated amidst the struggle for workers’ rights in Memphis, Tennessee. After longstanding tensions mounted between Black sanitation workers and the City of Memphis, workers refused to report to work. The men used nonviolent tactics in protest of wages and dangerous working conditions. They etched their cause in the minds of millions with signs that read “I Am A Man.” Organizers called on clergy, including Martin Luther King Jr., to amplify the voices of the workers. King told workers that they were “reminding, not only Memphis, but [they were] reminding the nation that it is a crime for people to live in this rich nation and receive starvation wages.” King’s presence in the Memphis Sanitation Workers’ fight was indicative of his support for unionism as a vehicle for racial and economic justice for Black people. His support, however, was not without critique. In a 1961 speech to the AFL- CIO, King recognized that many unions denied Black people membership or access to vocational programs. He urged labor leaders to see the importance of a unified movement, inclusive of all people. King radically shaped the Civil Rights Movement and clearly defined the structural barriers prohibiting upward mobility for Black and poor people in the U.S. In his speech to the sanitation workers he declared, “all work has dignity.” He rhetorically asked, “Do you know that most of the poor people in our country are working every day? And they are making wages so low that they cannot begin to function in the mainstream of the economic life of our nation.” King chided govern-

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by Brittany Alston between the educational outcomes for white students and students of color in the District. In high school English, 87 percent of white students are college and career ready, compared to only 21 percent of Black students. • Health: Despite a citywide reduction in the District’s infant mortality rate over time, the rate is nearly six times higher for Black babies than white babies, with a rate of 9.9 deaths per 1,000 live births in DC’s Black community. • Workplace Inequality: Many workers in the District continue to be victims of wage theft, especially on construction sites. Even Photo: Sam Melhorn, Assoc. Press, 1968. with laws in place, the government fails to use stratement officials for allowing poor housing condigic enforcement to protect workers from emtions, low wages, mass unemployment and inadployer misconduct. equate schools in Black communities throughout King left people not only with impassioned the country. words, but with tangible solutions. The Civil Washington, DC continues to struggle with Rights Movement experienced wins with the pasthe pervasive racial and economic inequality that sage of The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Votdisturbed King and inspired his work. ing Rights Act of 1965, but more still needed to • Income Inequality: Over the last ten years, the be accomplished. In 1968, leaders of the Southpredominately Black wards east of the river ern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) have not seen unemployment rates drop below launched the 1968 Poor People’s Campaign. The 10 percent. In 2016, the unemployment rate campaign included direct actions and policy prowas 10.6 percent in Ward 7 and 13 percent posals for lawmakers. in Ward 8, as compared to the unemployment In February 1968 leaders drafted the Economrates in Ward 2 (4.2 percent) and Ward 3 (3.9 ic and Social Bill of Rights. The document contexpercent), which are predominately white. tualized the experiences of the poor and proposed • Affordable Housing and Homelessness: Some the following: 26,000 extremely low-income households in • Decent jobs in high demand industries for all the District spend more than half their inemployable citizens and a universal minimum come on rent and face a greater risk of becomincome ing homeless. Nearly all of these households • Decent housing for all people and free choice are headed by a person of color. of neighborhoods, regardless of class or race • Education: There are distressing differences • Comprehensive education programs that sup-

port the growth and success of every student • Full benefits and health care coverage through a social security system To fund these proposals, the authors urged the government to repurpose Vietnam war funds for social programs to ensure poor Americans received basic necessities. The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. limited the success of the Poor People’s campaign. Led by King’s successor Reverend Ralph Abernathy, thousands marched on Washington and participated in the planned Resurrection City Action. Ultimately, leaders were unable to simplify the many interests of involved groups and the SCLC never formally adopted the Economic and Social Bill of Rights. Because of this, the campaign was unable to achieve any legislative wins. However, the campaign represented a pivotal shift in the Civil Rights Movement. Leaders made no attempt to prioritize class or race, but instead recognized the fundamental importance of both. Many of the campaign’s proposed anti-poverty policies could only be achieved with bold investments and funding, and this remains true today. Advocacy and activist circles throughout the District continue to push for antipoverty policies and funding mechanisms that will allow all residents to benefit from the District’s recent growth and prosperity. While progress has been made with the help of timeless leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., an action-oriented fight for racial and economic justice must continue. Brittany Alston 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

Spring Comes to Shaw

Spring appeared to come to Shaw as the month of March closed. There were long lines at the door of the Cherry Blossom Pop-up one Saturday afternoon, while basketball fans waited at Ivy and Coney to get in to see the Loyola (Chicago) versus Michigan semi-final game. Cortez restaurant (1905 Ninth St. NW) has opened, brought to you by the same people who created Takoda a block away. Cortez has a tropical theme, with a color pallet reflecting the new move to bright pastels in bar design. Uprising Muffin Company (1817 Seventh St. NW) is hosting a new popup, The Cookie Jar DC. This second site for the company will open at 3:30 p.m., after Uprising closes, serving 10 flavors of safe-to-eat, eggless cookie dough.

Shaw Main Streets Holds Annual Meeting

Shaw Main Streets held its Annual Meeting on March 20, where it reported to the community on its progress in encouraging commercial development in the neighborhood. Board Chair Gretchen Wharton welcomed the crowd to the meeting, held at the Marriot Marquis Hotel, before Executive Director Alexander M. Padro delivered the organization’s annual report. He started by noting that Shaw was rated No. 8 among the 25 hottest real estate markets in the country. Over ten major construction projects had been started or completed in 2017. Shaw was developing a national reputation as a center for drinking and dining. Shaw saw 36 new businesses open last year, which represented 357 new jobs created. After Padro’s presentation, Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau came up to speak on how important she believed that Shaw Main Streets was to the development of commercial activity in her ward. Then the awards for Best New Shaw Businesses were announced. The winner for Best New Business of 2017, as determined by a popular vote of neighborhood visitors and residents, was Seylou Bakery and Mill. In accepting the award, owners Jonathan Bethony and Jessica Azeez expressed their appreciation for the support of the Shaw community for their business, which officially opened in November. Runner-up in the contest went to Fish Scale,

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March Madness Crowd outside Ivy and Coney. Photo by Alexander Padro

Shaw’s high end fish burger emporium. The second runner-up award went to Urban Athletic Club, the neighborhood’s gym and cross-fit center. The meeting ended with the election of new members to the Shaw Main Streets Board of Directors. The new members are: Antwain A. Coward, owner of District Cryo, a whole body cryotherapy recovery and rejuvenation lab; Graham King, managing director of the Shaw gym Urban Athletic Club; Cheryl A. Lofton, owner of the tailoring company Cheryl Lofton and Associates; Ben Tesfaye, director of operations at valet parking and parking facility manger U Street Parking; and Warren Weixler, cofounder and CEO of SWATCHROOM, the noted Shaw-based design and art firm. After the formal meeting, attendees adjourned for a reception on the Marriott Marquis mezzanine, with open bars and catered snacks.

At the national level, Jeremiah Langhorne of The Dabney has received a finalist nomination from the James Beard Awards for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic region. The winners of the Beard Awards will be announced May 7. Also, Brent Kroll of Shaw’s Maxwell Park wine bar has been named one of Food and Wine magazine’s 2018 Sommeliers of the Year. Shaw establishments are also well represented in the finalists for this year’s RAMMY awards, given to members of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington. Chef Michael Rafidi, recently of Shaw’s Arroz, is in line to become the Rising Culinary Star of the Year. David Deshaies of Unconventional Diner and Rob Rubba of Hazel are finalists for Chef of the Year. Tiffany MacIssac of Buttercream Bakeshop is nominated for Pastry Chef of the Year. Espita Mezcaleria is in line to be designated the best Cocktail Program of the Year, while the Daikaya Group, which includes Shaw’s Haikan, could be named Restaurateur of the Year. Right Proper Brewing is up for the RAMMY

Shaw Restaurants Receive More Recognition

Despite the competition, Shaw restaurants are continuing to receive recognition for excellence.

Winners of Best New Shaw Business of 2017 Awards. From left to right: Owners of Urban Athletic Club, Seylou Bakery and Mill and Fish Scale. Photo by Pleasant Mann

Regional Food and Beverage Producer of the Year award, as well as the award for Favorite Gathering Place of the Year. Finally, Shouk, the neighborhood’s vegan establishment, is up for Favorite Fast Bites restaurant. The winners of the awards for Favorite Gathering Place and Favorite Fast Bites will be determined by a vote of the dining public. The RAMMY awards will be announced on June 10.

Taste of Shaw Arrives April 18

Shaw Main Streets will hold the annual “A Taste of Shaw,” on Wednesday, April 18 at the Howard Theater. The eagerly anticipated event will offer food and drink from over 20 of Shaw’s world-renowned establishments. The Shaw Main Streets gala is the primary fundraising event for the economic revitalization and historic preservation organization. The gala will also present the Shaw Champion Award to a supporter of the Shaw Main Streets organization. Musical entertainment will be provided by the electric New Ethiopian Music star Yehunie Belay. Tickets are $80 in advance and can be ordered online at www.smsgala18.eventbrite.com. Tickets are $100 at the door. Go to shawmainstreets.org for more information. u

ANC 6E by Steve Holton

ommissioners Alex Padro (6E01), Anthony Brown (6E02), Frank Wiggins (6E03, vice chair and treasurer), David Jaffe (6E04, secretary) and Alex Marriott (6E05, chair) made up the quorum to conduct official business at the Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6E March meeting. Alvin Judd (6E06) and Kevin Rogers (6E07) were absent.

Congresswoman Norton Visits the Meeting

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton was on hand at the March meeting as a special guest and informed the attendees and commissioners of her latest efforts to represent DC residents in the House of Representatives. She said she is focusing a lot of her efforts on infrastructure and is sponsoring a bill that will bring amenities to the Waterfront area that will increase revenue. She serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure committee and said that she is happy to take land away from the federal government and give it to DC taxpayers. Norton also noted that the site where the old Walter Reed Hospital is located is a huge tract of land that can bring in money if redeveloped. Because of her legislation, Norton said, more people are moving to DC to attend college. An easier requirement to register DC automobile tags has helped keep residents from relocating to Virginia and Maryland. She also noted that the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Metrorail service is crucial to the region, and she is working to improve it. She said that Anacostia is a possible future site for the Department of Homeland Security, and that in the event of a government shutdown, the DC budget will remain unchanged.

DC Fire and EMS Representative

Doug Buchanan of DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) visited the meeting to speak about a change that will improve response times to emergency calls. Buchanan said that EMS gets too many calls from residents who do not need to go to the hospital. Calls will now go through a procedure in which a medical specialist will decide if an ambulance is needed. For lesser emergencies, a primary-care representative can be consulted, and free transportation will be provided for clinic visits. “Lights and sirens should only be used for critical situations and not belly aches,” said Buchanan.

A Visit from NPS

Vincent Vase, chief of visitor services for the National Park Service (NPS), was on hand to inform everyone that he is taking care of the rehabilitated Carter G. Woodson Home and that NPS has grant money to provide transportation for kids to visit the home. He also reminded everyone of the upcoming Frederick Douglass bicentennial celebration and said that the Frederick Douglass

Home will be open in the evening of the Fourth of July, when visitors will be able to watch fireworks all over the National Mall from Cedar Hill.

Time Extension Request for K Street Hotel

A time extension was requested for a 14-story hotel to be developed on 313-317 K St. NW. A representative of the development project said that it had secured financing and drawn the interest of operators. The representative said that his client initially had trouble getting funding at the end of 2017, and has had to wait to file for a building permit due to the constraints, but would like to file by this summer. The commissioners voted to support the time extension provided that the property has two floors of below-grade parking and a valet service is provided within that space. The vote of support will be communicated to the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA).

Modification Request for Darth Vader Building

A representative of Douglas Development requested a minor modification for an existing planned unit development (PUD). The modification request is for a structure also known as the Darth Vader Building, located at 111 Massachusetts Ave. NW. The request is to redo the facade and add density to the building. To increase the view of the building, the front entrance green wall will be shifted up. The commissioners supported the request.

HPRB Support Request for Fifth Street Hotel

A representative of the Hilton Hotel chain requested support for a Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) application. The 11-story hotel will be located at 1800 Fifth St. NW. The property will be wedged between two historic buildings, and the representative said that the developer intends to preserve the historic facade on that site. The structure will have a double-height lobby with a ground-level loading area at the rear of the building. The representative is seeking relief for the loading area, for windows for guest rooms and for floor-to-ceiling clearance on the ground floor. The requirement is a 22-foot clearance but they can do no more than 20 feet. There will be a restaurant and lounge with a small number of tables, and no music will be offered. The representative said he has two letters of agreement from nearby garages that can provide up to 20 spaces. The commissioners voted to support the request and asked the representative to continue cooperating with surrounding property owners. ANC 6E will meet again at 6:30 p.m. on April 3 at the Shaw/ Watha T. Daniel Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. Steve Holton can be contacted at ssholton@gmail.com. u

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Bloomingdale Bites by Taylor Barden Golden

Bald for Bills

Commissioner Holliday is accepting comments on the issue, because there are a lot of them.

Boundary Stone proves once again that the trick to raising a lot of money for a good cause is to supply people with beer and something fun to watch (see – Santa being escorted in by a police posse). In preparation for the $750,000 upgrade of This month, for the fifth year in a row, the public LeDroit Park by the Department of Parks and house staple of the neighborhood hosted an event Recreation (DPR), Friends of LeDroit Park, a nonto raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a profit that supports the maintenance of and events volunteer- and donor-powered charity committed in the park, has been working closely with Open to supporting research to find cures for childhood Architecture Collaborative, which is working on cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. the case pro bono. The architects will be providThe day of celebrations is truly about the main ing guidance on landscaping updates and shaping event, the massive group head-shaving in support The main event at St. Baldrick’s Day at Boundary Stone. Photo: Maggie Dougherty the outer rim of the park to tighten the design eleand solidarity with those suffering from cancer. Unments. However, a majority of the budget will go like most events that are driven by the neighbors abouts. This study found that First Street has a fair toward remediating the playing field in the park who use Boundary Stone as their base of operations, amount of longer distance vehicle trips. The roundand focusing on the playground areas. If budget whether for a drink, bike ride or group run, this event abouts would help calm traffic and encourage drivers allows, the friends group is also asking for a small is really sponsored by the local hospitality community. to use parallel streets for these longer trips. As for a splashpad to be installed. “Our fifth year hosting a St. Baldrick’s shaving dedicated bike facility, First Street is two-way, 35 feet The Friends of LeDroit Park will be working party brought in an impressive $91,000 for childwide, with parking on both sides of the street. The closely with DPR to communicate the final prohood cancer research, which could not have been parking and travel lanes are already at their miniposal and construction schedule to the community achieved without the help and support of the hospimum widths. If we were to explore this option, we throughout the spring and summer. tality community. Each year, our community comes would need to eliminate parking and/or travel lanes.” In the meantime, many events are planned for together to make this event bigger and better,” exThe interaction was posted on the Bloomingdale the park and the adjacent Common Good City plains owner Gareth Croke. The amount raised this Neighborhood Blog run by Scott Roberts, includFarms. The big kickoff will take place on April 28, as year brings Boundary Stone’s five-year fundraising ing an email response, from Advisory Neighborhood both entities celebrate the coming of good weather. total to over $300,000. Commission (ANC) 5 Commissioner Bertha HolThe park will host an opening event with musical enliday, stating the following: “I know this will be a tertainment, a face painter, crafts and other activities, VERY CONTROVERISAL proposal, as it may reand Common Good City Farm will provide lunch. quire the elimination of parking on one side of First Common Good City Farm will be hosting Social media sites have been filled with comments, Street NW, or turning First Street into a single-lane, a happy hour from 3 to 5 p.m. to celebrate its both pro and con, about the addition of bike lanes on one-way street, both of which residents and busi10-year anniversary at ANXO Cidery and Pintxos First Street at Q Street NW. nesses will find disruptive.” Bar in Truxton. The events are being held in However, it was not proposed legislation, or even Chaos ensued. Neighbors conjunction with iNaturala recent study, that prompted the discussion, but an on both sides took to social ist’s City Nature Challenge, email complaint from a cyclist and response from the media; even Greater Greater which challenges people in District Department of Transportation (DDOT) Washington posted an article major cities around the counthat has the neighborhood debating traffic efficiency entitled “The Case of the Imagitry to identify as many species versus cyclist safety. nary Bloomingdale Bike Lanes.” as possible and submit their The cyclist stated the problem in an email to To be clear, no policy findings to the organization. Mike Goodno, bicycle program specialist at DDOT. change or plan has been an“Cyclists traveling eastbound on the Q Street NW nounced. The city isn’t proposTaylor Barden Golden is a real esbike lane must turn north on First Street to access R ing bike lanes, even DDOT tate agent with The Stokes Group Street NW (and the Met Branch Trail) or continue isn’t proposing them. Goodno at McEnearney Associates Inc. A north into Bloomingdale. However, the width of the was simply explaining that a former Hill staffer, Taylor lives in road provides little space for them and cars.” study had been done stating Brentwood. She’s always on the Goodno responded that “Section 10-11 of that there were options that had lookout for new places to explore. DDOT’s Mid-City East Livability Study recombeen analyzed to increase cyclist Ready for spring at Common Good City Farm at the Get in touch: taylor@midcitydcmends a bike boulevard treatment with mini-roundPark at LeDroit. Photo: Josephine Chu safety at that intersection. news.com; @rtaylorb. u

New Renovation, New Events

Bonkers about Bike Lanes

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East Side News by Taylor Barden Golden sociation, has signed over the cooperative’s property, which has always been the final barrier to any plan for development. For the past few years, NoMa WinnCompanies, the largest neighbors have wondered which manager of affordable housing industrial space will be the next units, which has been shepherdto be gobbled by developers. ing the planned unit developThe answer this time is a warement (PUD) application, always house and an office building View of the J Street building from L Street NE. planned to find a partner to at the corner of Congress and Photo: 4D Studios complete the development. The L streets NE. However, they PUD, approved in 2016, calls for might have a follow-up question: Where the heck more than 1,100 residential units and 41,000 square is Congress Street? feet of retail across five buildings. The residential units Congress Street is a small street adjacent to the will include 199 affordable (18 percent), 136 of which Uline Arena that runs parallel between Second and will be set aside for current Sursum Corda residents, Third streets. The area has been a major target of dea requirement that was necessary to get the approval velopment since the renovation, really transformation, of the existing cooperative. of the Uline Arena and the development surrounding “Our two-year joint venture with the cooperative Union Market and the incoming Trader Joe’s. has set the stage for an important mixed-use, mixedMost of the construction has been rental apartincome development that not only guarantees modments, but J Street Companies plans to build condos, ern homes that the members can return to, but also which are much needed in the area’s growing houswill contribute to vital economic growth in the NoMa ing market. area,” Gilbert Winn, CEO of WinnCompanies, said The condos will be geared toward first-time in a statement. “We’re glad Toll Brothers recognized homebuyers, with mostly one-bedroom units startthe potential of this transformative project.” ing in the upper $400,000s. J Street also hopes to This project has been pushed since 2007, partialattract empty-nesters who want to live in the city ly in response to concern about conditions in Sursum with the convenience of a condo. The convenience Corda after a 14-year-old girl was murdered there, of the Metro, a coming grocery store and Union but little development occurred. The District purMarket have increased the desirability of property sued developing the cooperative and the surroundeast of the tracks. ing structures, even claiming eminent domain over J Street is working with Nelson Architects to the Temple Court Apartments and its 520 units. construct the 62 condo units planned, and Urban Development stalled, and the cooperative owners Space will run sales and marketing. remained entrenched. It is rare to see plans for a condominium buildThe purchase by Toll Brothers has breathed new ing instead of apartments in DC these days. For the life into the area, and the cooperative’s agreement to quality of life in NoMa, condo ownership will be a sell the building has set in motion the raze permits welcome addition to the neighborhood. The project should be completed in early 2020.

Condos Come to Congress Street

A Deal Decades in the Making

After years of delays, confusion and blight, there is seemingly a plan for the Sursum Corda Cooperative and adjacent land. Toll Brothers home construction company has officially purchased the land from WinnCompanies and plans to submit raze permits by July. Most importantly, Lonnie Durren, chair of the board of the Sursum Corda Cooperative As-

Rendering of the new Eleanor at Union Social. Photo: Art Display

that will bring down the old buildings that remind a growing city of a scarred past.

Lebowski Would Be Proud

Ivy City’s loss is NoMa’s gain, as Bar Elena’s Adam Smith has chosen the old Union Social space for his new concept, The Eleanor. The Eleanor will not be your average eatery; it will be an experience unto itself, as befits the quirky NoMa space. The biggest addition: four bowling lanes. The concept isn’t necessarily an extension of Bar Elena but an expansion on the idea of restaurant entertainment. Smith and his team are in the process of adding not only bowling lanes, but skeeball machines and a large arcade area with about 20 different game options. The menu will feature a few favorites from Bar Elena plus options geared toward the gaming crowd. About 20 beers will be on tap, focusing on the local brews, many of which are made in the neighborhood. The Eleanor will fill a major need for a close-by lunch for those who work in the surrounding buildings, including NPR, DOJ and Sirius XM. Few places are walking distance from those large, heavilystaffed buildings. Stein is hoping that The Eleanor will become a regular happy hour spot for workers and residents The other gap that Stein is hoping to fill is parking. The Eleanor will validate parking in the neighboring garage, a perk that is highly valued on that highly trafficked intersection. Stein also plans to have outdoor patio seating for 70. The outdoor seating will bring life to that busy corner and will, at the very least, give annoyed drivers stuck at the light a nice view of people enjoying the new gaming space. Inside, the remodel will bring the capacity from 250 to 160. From what is described, it sounds like children of the 1980s will feel very comfortable in the retro environment while being able to enjoy the fact that they are old enough to drink a nice craft beer. Taylor Barden Golden is a real estate agent with The Stokes Group at McEnearney Associates Inc. A former Hill staffer, Taylor lives in Brentwood with her husband, two dogs and a cat. She’s always on the lookout for new places to explore and ways to spend time outside. Get in touch: taylor@midcitydcnews.com; @rtaylorb. u

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by Kathleen Donner annual Family & Youth Casting Call on April 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Casting Call introduces kids, 15 and under to environmental education and provides a meaningful hands-on experience. Attendees are taught proper fishing techniques as well as the basics of catch-and-release fishing in a fun, supportive setting. Families may bring their own fishing equipment or use spin casting equipment and bait supplies provided by DOEE. Volunteer fishing instructors will be on hand to assist young par-

Kids Run the Bases at Nat’s Park

Christopher Michael Richardson (Lion), Ines Nassara (Dorothy), Hasani Allen (Scarecrow), Kevin McAllister (Tinman) in the Ford’s Theatre production of “The Wiz,” directed by Kent Gash. Photo: Carol Rosegg

Kids ages 4 to 12 can run the bases after every Sunday day game. Dates this season are: April 7, 14 and 28; May 5; June 9 and 23; and Sept. 22. An adult must accompany runners to 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. The line forms outside of the park on the sidewalk along First Street washington.nationals.mlb.com.

The Wiz at Ford’s

Until May 12, ease on down the road with Dorothy and her friends Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion on their quest to meet The Wiz. In this adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s magical novel, Dorothy is whisked away by a tornado to the fanciful land of Oz. There, she and her sidekicks encounter munchkins, flying monkeys and a power-hungry witch named Evillene who vows to destroy them. Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score, The Wiz is a musical feast featuring soul, gospel, R&B and pop as well as exuberant choreography Ford’s Theatre. $20. The production is recommended for ages 8 and older. fords.org.

Thaddeus Stevens School Scholarship

The Thaddeus Stevens Scholarship is open to all students who are DC residents and are pursuing an undergraduate degree on a full-time. Proof of college acceptance and/or enrollment as well as residency is required. Scholarship may be renewed up to two times until graduation. Student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the time of application. Preference will be given to students from ANC2A with special education needs. Read more at akridge.com/property/123/2 100LStreetNW#scholarshipapp. Applications for this $10,000 scholarship will be accepted through May 21, 2018.

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Story Time for Preschoolers

On April 18, 10 a.m., visit the National Archives for story time designed for 3 to 5-year-olds. Children will practice their listening skills, participate in group activities and create a craft. The theme for April is Amelia Earhart. Reservations are not required. archives.

Family & Youth Casting Call

Catch a fish. Examine it closely. Recognize what an amazing creature it is. Become an advocate and fight to protect fish habitat. These are all things DC Department of Energy the Environment (DOEE) wildlife biologists hope young people will do at the

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ticipants. Other activities include watershed and pollution awareness games, fly casting, local boating and fishing club and camp information. This year’s event takes place along the banks of the Anacostia River in Anacostia Park, just outside of the Aquatic Resources Education Center and adjacent to the Skating Pavilion. Registration is strongly recommended. Visit doee. dc.gov/node/1294996.

Discovery Theater on the Mall

On April 19 and 20, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m., enjoy Tot Rock: Alex & the Kaleidoscope. Clap along, sing, dance, and improvise with Emmy Award-winning children’s arts educator Alex Mitnick in this delightful interactive concert of original songs about nature and all its creatures —including us. For ages two to six. On April 24 and 25, 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon, enjoy Happy Habitats. Follow a horticulturist from Smithsonian Gardens through the paths of the beautiful Enid A. Haupt Garden to discover habitat stations. Learn how plants, animals and humans live together and support each other. Leave with new insights about what makes successful habitats and how to help protect them. For ages 5 to 10. All shows are at the Smithsonian Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW, on the National Mall. Tickets are $6 per child, $3 for under 2 and $8 for adults. discoverytheater.org.

Fina Strazza (Faina) in Snow Child, running April 13-May 20, 2018 at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. Photo: Tony Powell

Arena’s The Snow Child Family Fun Pack

Eowyn Ivey’s debut novel The Snow Child, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, is reborn as a magical new musical featuring a score that combines Alaskan backcountry string-band traditions and contemporary musical theater. The 1920 Alaskan wilderness is a brutal place to try to save a marriage. Reeling from the loss of an unborn child, Mabel and Jack struggle to rebuild their lives even as the fissures between them continue to widen. But everything changes suddenly when they are visited by a wild, mysterious girl who embodies the dark woods that surround their cabin. In this beautiful and violent land, things are rarely as they appear, and what the snow child teaches them will ultimately transform them all. On stage at Arena, April 13 to May 20. Arena Stage offers their Family Fun Pack for The Snow Child: four seats for $129. arenastage.org.

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Earth Optimism Day at the Zoo

On April 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., celebrate conservation success stories at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in honor of Earth Day. This year’s event features family-friendly activities, hands-on learning opportunities and interactive demonstrations. Zoo hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admittance is 4 p.m. Zoo admission is free; parking is $25. 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. nationalzoo.si.edu.

and grandma impersonator gotten a bum rap? Is he truly deserving of his moniker? This comedy includes lots of audience participation. On stage at Glen Echo, through May 12. Recommended for ages 3, up. Tickets are $12. Remainder of 2017-2018 season shows: Sleeping Beauty, May 13 to June 24. thepuppetco.org.

Judy Moody & Stink

Third grade has put Judy Moody in a mood. She’s got to figure out what to include in her “Me” collage. However, her know-it-all little brother Stink keeps getting in the way. When the Moody family drops anchor on “Artichoke” Island, they meet Cap’n Weevil. He has a secret treasure map. This launches them on a mad dash across the island in search of gold. But they’re not the only salty dogs looking for loot. Can Judy Moody and Stink outwit their competition in time? Will Judy finish her project? For ages 4, up. It is on stage at Glen Echo April 20 to June 3. Tickets are $19.50 and can be purchased online at adventuretheatre-mtc.org or by calling 301634-2270.

FONZ and the National Zoo host a variety of fun and educational special events and celebrations. Some are free. Some are fundraisers. All are a guaranteed great time. Photo: Mehgan Murphy, Smithsonian’s National Zoo

Outside the Lines

Two distant pen pals brighten each other’s lives from afar. However, when they magically switch places one day, an amazing adventure begins! This vibrant, nonverbal performance uses movement, tango music and projected images to celebrate our interconnected world. Best for ages 2 to 5. All patrons age 1 and above must have a ticket. $12. May 2 to 6 at the Atlas 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org.

The Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run on October 27, the day prior

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to the Marine Corps Marathon, 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 at noon on April 11. All participants receive a shirt, access to the Camp Miles Family Fitness Festival and a medal at the finish line. marinemarathon.com.

Robin Hood

In this story from the traditional English folklore, Chris Dinolfo plays the title role. Our hero sides with the townsfolk against the cruel

Sheriff of Nottingham and the even crueler, greedier King John. With his band of Merry Men and the lovely Maid Marian, Robin robs the rich to help the poor. Experience all the fun in Sherwood Forest: sword fighting, bows and arrows and miraculous escapes. Best for ages 4, up. Plays April 14 to May 20 at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD. Here’s the remaining lineup: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, June 23 to Aug. 12. imaginationstage.org.

Little Red & the Pigs

What’s so bad about the Big Bad Wolf ? At last B.B. (Big Bad) Wolfe tells his side of the story, in rap, no less. Has the notorious pork poacher

Complete Dogness

Complete Dogness is a new familyfriendly performance about a delightful little doggy with bad habits. She can eat a delicious wool sweater. Steal a whole block of cheese in no time. As the whole family adjusts, there is hope as Barky learns new tricks. This show is on April 28, 4 p.m., at Theatre on the Run, 3700 South Four Mile Run Dr., Arlington, VA. Tickets are $15 for adults; $10 for kids under 10. Tickets at janefranklin.com or call 703-9331111. Have an item for the Notebook? Email it to bulletinboard@hillrag.com. u

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We can’t have enough top-notch fitness facilities to work off all the calories that Shaw’s award-winning restaurants and bars have to offer. Owners Jay Morgan and Graham King opened the flagship location of their popular athlete-focused crossfit gyms at the north end of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Urban Athletic Club’s 3,300 square foot space offers high-level sports conditioning, Olympic lifting and strength training, and dynamic bodyweight exercise in group classes, personal training, and open gym options. Make progress on those athletic and performance goals on American-made Rogue equipment, under a great mural by Aniekan Udofia.

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