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Bulletin Board • Kathleen Donner
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Shaw Streets • Pleasant Mann
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ANC6E • Steve Holton
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Insatiable • Celeste McCall
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Depeche Art • Phil Hutinet
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The Hive at the National Building Museum. Photo: Timothy Schenck. (See Calendar, Page 10, for more info)
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Still from partial solar eclipse. On Feb. 21, 2012, the Moon moved in between NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory satellite and the Sun (Seen here in extreme ultraviolet light.) and produced a partial solar eclipse from space. Photo: Courtesy of NASA
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a shadow over North America for the first time since 1918. The path of the Moon’s umbral shadow begins in northern Pacific crossing the USA from west to east through parts of Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia and South Carolina. The Moon’s penumbral shadow produces a partial eclipse visible from a much larger region. From noon to 4 p.m., view the solar eclipse at the National Archives through the lenses of safe solar telescopes provided by the National Air and Space Museum. In addition, look through the lens of history. See some records from the National Archives holdings about past solar eclipses. archives.gov.
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2 NATIONAL CATHEDRAL GARGOYLE AND TOWER CLIMBS
The destination of the Classic Tower Climb is the ringing chamber. It is 333 steps high in the Cathedral’s central tower. From here, visitors will find a breathtaking view of DC. The climb includes multiple views inside the Cathedral itself, up-close views of stained glass and access to some of the Cathedral’s oldest stairs. The Gargoyle Tower Climb focuses on the Cathedral’s two western tower. Tour includes a close look at many gargoyles and grotesques while visiting the open-air walkway that wraps around these two towers. The climb ends on the top of the northwest tower, which provides the best views of the Cathedral itself and 360-degree views of the surrounding area from over 200 feet above the ground. This tour also lasts 75 to 90 minutes. Combine both experiences into one 2.5-hour odyssey. Upcoming tours are Aug. 8, 6 p.m., Classic; Aug. 15, 6 p.m., Gargoyle; Aug. 22, 5 p.m., Combination; Aug. 24, 6 p.m., Classic; Aug. 29, 6 p.m., Gargoyle; and Aug. 31, 5 p.m., Combination. Buy tickets at cathedral.org.
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3 BUILDING MUSEUM’S BACKYARD BARBECUE
After a hiatus last summer, Hill Country Barbecue Market is holding the “Backyard Barbecue,” a summer pop-up on the lawn at the National Building Museum at Fifth and F Streets NW. Hill Country packs the green with furniture and lounge chairs, tents for shade and yard games. A full bar offers refreshing brews and two new frozen drinks; the Sauza Lone Stargarita and the Jim Beam Southern Slush with black tea, orange juice and lemonade. Hill Country’s Backyard Barbecue is both dog- and family-friendly with live music Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All meats are served for $15 with choice of confetti coleslaw, cucumber salad and baked beans on the side. Backyard Barbecue operates from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays inside the National Building Museum, Thursdays and Fridays and noon to 9 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Read more at hillcountrywdc.com.
Daraja, composed of University of Maryland graduate students, entertain 75 at a Groupmuse concert in the host family’s backyard on Morse Street, NE. Groupmuse wants to emphasize that 10-15 is a more typical number of attendees for a concert in a small house or apartment.
4 FORT DUPONT SUMMER CONCERTS
This year, the Fort Dupont Summer Concerts are on Saturdays, Aug. 12, 19, 26 and Sept. 2. Gates open and DJ plays starting at 5 p.m. The main concert is from 6 to 9 p.m. and features two acts. There will be a security check; no alcohol or glass. The main driving entrances to the park are Fort Davis Dr. and Ridge Rd; Fort Davis Dr. and Massachusetts Ave.; and Randle Circle and Fort Dupont Dr. Watch for signs. At press time, the performers and performance groups have not been announced. Please visit nps.gov/fodu closer to the events. nps.gov/fodu.
5 GROUPMUSE CONCERT HOUSE PARTIES
Groupmuse is an online social network that connects young classical musicians to local audiences through concert house parties. Share the great masterpieces of music with old and new friends in your own living room. It’s always free to host a concert. Groupmuse can adapt to any size space. Just set the number of guests, reserve some spots for friends and Groupmuse connects you to area musicians. Attend a concert for a $3 registration fee and a $10 donation to the musicians. Read more at groupmuse.com.
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CALENDAR OUTDOOR MUSIC, MOVIES AND CEREMONY Jazz in the Garden at the NGA. Fridays. 25, 5 to 8:30 PM. The free concerts feature locally and nationally acclaimed musicians performing a wide variety of musical genres. The full schedule is at nga.gov. National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, between Seventh and Ninth Streets on Constitution Avenue NW. Marine Barracks Evening Parade. Fridays through Aug. 25, 8:45 to 10 PM. Features music and precision marching, the Evening Parade features “The President’s Own” US Marine Band, “The Commandant’s Own” The US Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the Marine Corps Color Guard, the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Ceremonial Marchers, and LCpl. Chesty XIII, the official mascot of Marine Barracks Washington. Reservations suggested. barracks.marines.mil.
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The Hive at the National Building Museum. Through Sept. 4. Soaring to the uppermost reaches of the Museum, Hive is built entirely of more than 2,700 wound paper tubes, a construction material that is recyclable, lightweight and renewable. $16, adult; $13, youth/ student with ID/senior. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. nbm.org.
NoMa Summer Screen. Movies start at sunset. Bring chairs, because the site is covered in asphalt. Blankets, frisbees and picnic coolers are welcome. Doors open at 7 PM. Aug. 16, Lee Daniels’ The Butler; Aug. 23, White House Down; Aug. 30, (rain date). Movies are at NoMa Junction @ Storey Park, 1005 First St. NE. nomabid.org. Strathmore’s Live from the Lawn Summer Concerts. Concerts start at 7 PM. Aug. 16, Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys; Aug. 23, Uke Fest; Aug. 30, Akua Allrich; Sept. 9, Team Familiar. Free. Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD. strathmore.org. Capitol Riverfront Outdoor Movies. Aug. 17, Beauty and the Beast (2017). The movie starts at sundown. Canal Park, Second and Eye Streets SE. capitolriverfront.org. American Roots Music at Botanic Garden. Aug. 24; Sept. 14; 5 to 7 PM. Free, no preregistration required. National Garden Amphitheater, US Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. usbg.gov.
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Sunset Summer Film at Stone of Hope. Aug. 24, Hidden Figures. Movie begins at 8 PM; seating at 7 PM. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and food. Alcoholic beverages prohibited. Free. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. thememorialfoundation.org. Military Band Concerts at the Capitol. Weeknights in summer, 8 PM. Mondays, US Navy Band; Tuesdays, US Air Force Band; Wednesdays, US Marine Band; Thursdays, US Army Band or US Marine Band; Fridays, US Army Band. West side of the Capitol. There’s plenty of parking near the Botanic Garden. Air Force Band Concerts at the Air Force Memorial. Fridays in summer, 7:30 PM. Air Force Memorial at One Air Force Memorial Drive in Arlington, VA. airforcememorial.org. Drive-In Movies at Union Market. Sept. 1, Days of Thunder. Movie start times vary. $10 parking fee per car. Advance purchase is highly recommended. Free for walk-ups. unionmarketdc.com. NSO Labor Day Concert on the West Capital Lawn. Sept. 3, 8 PM. Free. There will be a security check. No Alcohol. Rockin’ the Block Concert at Canal Park. Sept. 6, 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Zach Cutler. Rockin’ the Block will also feature food and beverage vendors, a moon bounce and lawn games for all ages. Canal Park, Second and Eye Streets SE. capitolriverfront.org.
MUSIC Music at Black Cat. Aug. 12, Run For Cover 2017 and Singling; Aug. 16, Fyohna; Aug. 19, Right Round and Zeno and Oaklander; Aug. 23, Sheer Mag; Aug. 26, Eighties Mayhem and Handsome Hound; Aug. 27, United Against Islamophobia featuring Drop Electric; Aug. 30, Go Mod Go; Aug. 31, Drink Education; Sept. 7, Japanese Breakfast; Sept. 8, Shabazz Palaces; Sept. 9, Big Thief Lucy Dacus. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. blackcatdc.com.
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Truckeroo. Sept. 1; 11 AM to 11 PM. Truckeroo is family-friendly and features live music, cold drinks and games. 1201 Half St. SE. thebullpendc.com/truckeroo.
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Music at Boundary Stone. Aug. 12, The High and Wides; Aug. 14, 21 and 28 and Sept. 4, Open Mic & $4 Drafts with Reed Appleseed; Aug. 16, Straight Outta Compton; Aug. 19, Grand Ole’ Ditch; Aug. 23, Music 101: History of Hip Hop Live Music Break; Aug. 26, Greensky Bluegrass Livestream from Lockn’ Music Festival in Arlington; Sept. 2, Lee, Blackwood and Graham. Boundary Stone, 116 Rhode Island Ave. NW. boundarystonedc.com. Music at U Street Music Hall. Aug. 12, Mixtape; Aug. 16, Nyck Caution & Kirk Knight; Aug. 17, Sahbabii and Kahn & Neek, Goth-Trad; Aug. 18, A Night At The U Street Disco; Aug. 19, Juan Maclean (DJ Set); Aug. 22, Lewis Brice; Aug. 23, Nicola Cruz & Quantic; Aug. 25, The Crystal Method (DJ Set); Aug. 26, Moombahton Massive Reunion; Sept. 2, A Summers Night; Sept. 3, REV909: Daft Punk/French House Tribute and Indie Dance Classics; Sept. 8, Tei Shi and Jackal; Sept. 9, Arizona. U Street Music Hall, 1115 U St. NW. 202-588-1889. ustreetmusichall.com. Music at Rock and Roll Hotel. Aug. 12, Rooftop DJ-Ozker-Sync, Slothrust and Summit Saturdays; Aug. 16, Mark Lanegan Band; Aug. 17, Mystery Friends; Aug. 18, Lee Fields & The Expressions; Aug. 19, Redline Graffiti and Summit Saturdays; Aug. 25, Strand of Oaks; Aug. 26, War on Women and Summit Saturdays; Sept. 2, Pure Disgust and Summit Saturdays; Sept. 3, Haken-10th Anniversary Tour. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. 202388-7625. rockandrollhoteldc.com. Summer Organ Recitals at the National Shrine. Sundays, 6 PM. Aug. 13, Peter Latona; Aug. 20, Iris Lan; Aug. 27, Sergio Orabona. No admission charge; a free will offering will be accepted. All are welcome. National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave. NE. nationalshrine.com. Blue Monday Blues in Southwest. Every Monday, 6 to 9 PM. Aug. 14, Melvin Taylor Blues Band; Aug. 21, Fast Eddie & the Slow Pokes; Aug. 28, Full Power Blues; Sept. 4, Dave Chappell Blues Band with special guest, former Allman Brother Band’s Johnny Neel; Sept. 11, Ursula Ricks Project; Sept. 18, 11th Blue Monday Blues Anniversary Jam Session; Sept. 25, Eyewitness Blues. $5 cover. Children are under 16 years are free. Reasonably priced meals offered. 202-484-7700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org. Music at Hill Country. Aug. 15, Bella Hardy; Aug. 17 and 18, Ray Wylie Hubbard; Aug. 19, Rock-ASonies; Aug. 22, Fireside Collective; Aug. 24, The Yayhoos; Aug. 25, The Woodshedders; Aug. 26, The Flamin’ Groovies; Aug. 28, Scott H. Biram; Aug. 29, Dale Watson & His Lone Stars; Aug. 31, Wild The
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Waters; Sept. 7, Andrew Duhon; Sept. 9, Sarah Potenza, Paleface. Hill Country Live, 410 Seventh St. NW. hillcountry.com/dc. Music at 9:30 Club. Aug. 17, Bomba Estéreo; Aug. 18, The Districts; Aug. 19, Valentino Khan; Aug. 21, Waxahatchee; Aug. 24, Delta Rae; Aug. 26, The Chris Robinson Brotherhood; Aug. 31, Washed out; Sept. 7, Pat Green; Sept. 8, The Brian Jonestown Massacre; Sept. 9, The Afghan Whigs. 815 V St. NW. 877-435-9849. 930.com. Music at The Howard. Aug. 17, Residente; Aug. 18, Dru Hill; Aug. 25, Jon B; Aug. 26, Tamar Braxton; Sept. 7, Morgan Heritage; Sept. 8, Tank; Sept. 9, Chante Moore and Michel Martelly. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. 202-803-2899. thehowardtheatre.com. Jazz Night in Southwest. Every Friday, 6 to 9 PM. Aug. 18, Chuck Redd & the Jazz Masters; Aug. 25, Tribute to Carmen McCrae; Sept. 1, Labor Day Special; Sept. 8, Strunkin. $5 cover. Children are free under 16. Reasonably priced meals offered. 202-484-7700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org. Free Summer Concert Series at National Building Museum. Sundays through Aug. 27, 2 PM. No RSVP required. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. nbm.org.
2017 DC VegFest. Sept. 2, 11 AM to 6 PM. DC VegFest is a f ree festival of food, music, education, inspiration and fun. More than 20,000 vegans and pre-vegans are expected to explore the many joys and flavors of plant-based foods, as well as discover how leaving meat off the plate helps to protect health, the planet and animals. Yards Park. DCVegFest.com.
Music at Sixth and I. Sept. 7, Erin McKeown; Sept. 11, Alison Moyet. Sixth and I, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org. Music at the Lincoln. Sept. 9, Apocalyptica-Plays Metallica by Four Cellos Tour. The Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. thelincolndc.com.
THEATER AND FILM Big Fish at Keegan. Through Sept. 2. Big Fish centers on Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest. Edward’s incredible, larger-than-
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Yoga Mortis at Congressional Cemetery. Wednesdays, 6 PM. Classes are one hour and appropriate for all levels. No reservations required; suggested donation is $15. congressionalcemetery.org.
Instructor Kelly Carnes leads yogis through a weekly “Yoga Mortis” class at the Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel. Photo: Courtesy of Historic Congressional Cemetery
life stories thrill everyone around him--most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their son Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales. Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW. keegantheatre.com. A Little Night Music at Signature. Aug. 15 to Oct. 8. Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s Tony Award-winning musical, set in 1900 Sweden, revolves around a tangled web of love affairs. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Shirlington, VA. signature-theatre.org. Scena Theatre: Julius Caesar at the Atlas. Aug. 18 to Sept. 24. PLOT: Senators Cassius and Brutus are suspicious of Caesar’s growing power in the Republic. They fear he will accept offers to become Emperor. Cassius is jealous, and with his allies, he convinces Brutus to assassinate Caesar. atlasarts.org. Mosaic Theater: The Devil’s Music at the Atlas. Aug. 24 to Sept. 24. Mosaic’s third season launches with this hit Off-Broadway musical celebration of the legendary Bessie Smith, whose life was as large and outrageous as her talent. atlasarts.org. Rorschach Theatre: Neverwhere at the Atlas. Sept. 2 to Nov. 1. When Richard Mayhew stumbles upon an injured young woman on the streets of London, he has no idea that he has also stumbled upon the fantastical world of London Below. atlasarts.org. The Arsonists at Woolly. Sept. 5 to Oct. 8. The world may be starting to burn, but Biedermann has it all under control. He is a respected member of his community with a loving wife and a flourishing business. So, surely the arsonists will spare him. Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D St. NW. woollymammoth.net. Skeleton Crew at Studio. Sept. 6 to Oct. 15. Faye has spent her career at one of the last auto-stamping plants in Detroit. Shanita
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is pregnant. Dez has a whole future to plan. But their manager Reggie owes a nearly unpayable debt to his work family. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. studiotheatre.org.
SALES AND MARKETS
Word Becomes Flesh at Anacostia Playhouse. Sept. 7 to Oct. 8. Using spoken word, stylized movement, tableau and music, an ensemble of performers delivers a series of letters from a man to his unborn son, documenting his range of emotions, fears and expectations. Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Pl. SE. theateralliance.com.
FRESHFARM By the White House Market. Thursdays, 11 AM to 2 PM. 810 Vermont Ave. NW. freshfarm.org.
Hollywood Goes to War: World War I on the Big Screen at Air and Space. Fridays at 7 PM. Sept. 15. Visit airandspace.si.edu/hollywood for free tickets.
Shaw Farmers Market. Sundays, 10 AM to 2 PM. 925 Rhode Island Ave. NW. community-foodworks.org/shaw.
SPORTS AND FITNESS
Yoga Gatherings at the Botanic Garden. Saturdays, 10:30 to 11:30 AM. WithLoveDC is a movement to spread love, joy, and acceptance throughout the District. It offers free yoga gatherings at the US Botanic Garden. This program is first-come, first served with limited space available. Bring a mat. No pre-registration required. usbg.gov. Sound Health Community Yoga at the Kennedy Center. Saturdays through Sept. 30, 10:15 AM. Free, all-levels vinyasa yoga class in the Grand Foyer. An instructor from a different local yoga studio will lead each session. kennedy-center.org. National Bonsai & Penjing Museum Summer Yoga Series. Aug. 12 and 26, 8 AM. Alexa Tovsen, a certified instructor with Yoga Alliance, will teach the hour-long, all-level vinyasa yoga classes. After class, museum staff will be on-hand to provide a tour of the bonsai and penjing on display. $15. US National Arboretum, 3501 New York Ave. NE. bonsai-nbf.org. Fort Dupont Public Ice Skating Schedule. Aug. 14, 18, 21, 25 and 28, Sept. 1 and 4; 6 to 8 PM; Aug. 12, 19 and 26, Sept. 2, 1 to 3 PM; Aug. 13, 20 and 27, Sept. 3, 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Aug. 25 and Sept. 1, noon to 2 PM. Public skating is $5 for adults (13-64); $4 for seniors and children (5-12); $3, skate rental. Fort Dupont Ice Arena, 3779 Ely Pl. SE. 202-584-5007. fdia.org. TWB@THEARC Summer Classes. Mondays, 6:45 to 8 PM; Adult Barre, Tuesdays, 7 to 8 PM; Wednesdays, 6:45 to 7:45 PM, Adult Pilates; Wednesdays, 7:45 to 9 PM; Thursdays, 7 to 8:15 PM, Adult Ballet; Saturdays, 8:30 to 9:30 AM, Adult Zumba; Saturdays, 2:15 to 3 PM, Adult African. Single classes are $12. Class cards good for 12 classes are $100/$60 for Wards 7 and 8 residents. THEARC is at 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. thearcdc.org. Doggie Day Swim DC. Sept. 10, noon to 4 PM. Upshur Outdoor Pool, 4300 Arkansas Ave. NW; Randall Pool, South Capitol and I Streets SW; and Francis Pool, 2435 N St. NW. They want you to RSVP. Secure a spot at doggiedayswimdc.splashthat.com.
FRESHFARM Penn Quarter Market. Thursdays, 3 to 7 PM. 801 F St. NW. freshfarm.org.
FRESHFARM Mt. Vernon Triangle Market. Saturdays, 10 AM to 2 PM. 499 I Street NW. freshfarm.org. FRESHFARM CityCenterDC Market. Tuesdays, 11 AM to 2 PM. 1098 New York Ave. NW. freshfarm.org.
SW Arts Market. Second and fourth Fridays, 4 to 10 PM. Aug. 25; Sept. 8 and 22. Fourth and M Streets SW. marketswdc.com. Southwest DC Community Farmers Market. Saturdays, 9 AM to 1 PM. Fourth and M Streets SW. dreamingoutloud.org. Capitol Riverfront FRESHFARM Market. Sundays, 10 AM to 2 PM. 1101 Second St. SE. freshfarm.org. Eastern Market. Daily except Mondays and important holidays. Weekdays, 7 AM to 7 PM; Saturdays, 7 AM to 6 PM; Sundays, 9 AM to 5 PM. Flea market and arts and crafts market open weekends, 9 AM to 6 PM. Eastern Market is Washington’s last continually operated “old world” market. 200 and 300 blocks of Seventh St. SE. 202-698-5253. easternmarket-dc.org. Dupont Circle FRESHFARM Market. Sundays, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. 20th Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW. 202-362-8889. freshfarmmarket.org.
CIVIC LIFE DDOT Public Space Committee Meetings. Aug. 24; Sept. 28. The Public Space Committee meets monthly to review and render decisions on a variety of types of permit applications for the use and occupancy of the public right of way that do not fall within the regular permitting process such as sidewalk cafes; over-height retaining walls; over-height fences and security bollards. Meeting at 1100 Fourth St. SW, Second Floor, Hearing Room. ddot.dc.gov/page/public-space-committeemeetings. Congresswoman Norton’s NW District Office. Open weekdays, 9 AM to 5:30 PM. 90 K St. NE. 202-408-9041. norton. house.gov. ANCs and civic associations typically don’t meet in August. Have an item from the Calendar? Email it to calendar@hillrag. com. u
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Ari’s Art Deco
We’d been meaning to try out Ari’s Diner in Ivy City. The first time we visited, every seat was taken. But the next time, for lunch, we practically had the place to ourselves. The appealing decor is Art Deco, with gleaming aluminum trim, nifty light fixtures, and wide, comfy booths and counter stools. Chef Miguel Rosario’s kitchen turns out better-than-decent diner fare, with all-day breakfast plus healthy options like salads (including a summery watermelon version), burgers, and sandwiches. We shared the highly touted avocado toast – whole-wheat bread slathered with mashed avocado with a rain of black sesame seeds and pickled onion, drizzled with olive oil. A Greek omelette was replete with feta, tomato, and spinach. While tempted, we bypassed the “DC” omelette, embellished with our city’s signature half-smoke. The generous side of grits was deliciously seasoned. For the crabmeat sandwich, the lump crab came from ProFish Ltd. wholesalers across the street, but the Avocado toast is a favorite appetizer at Ari’s Diner in Ivy City. Photo: Celeste McCall
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soggy bun and Russian dressing almost ruined it, unfortunately. Ari’s has a full bar, including the obligatory cocktails and boozy milkshakes, but we opted for ice tea instead. Service, rendered by Eduardo, was excellent. Part of Mindful Restaurants (nearby sister eateries are La Puerta Verde and Dock FC), Ari’s Diner is located at 2003 Fenwick St. NE. It’s open daily (except Monday) for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Call 202-2901827 or visit www.arisdiner.com.
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Nearby, Chef Matt Baker, whose Gravitas restaurant has previewed with popups, will finally settle at 1401 Okie St. NE. Look for it later this fall. Baker’s kitchen will showcase two “unique” tasting choices: chef ’s and vegetarian menus.
Tacos and Queens
Here’s something fun for lazy August weekends: Taqueria del Barrio, Petworth’s popular
Mexican taco spot, now hosts a “drag” brunch every last Saturday of the month. Desiree Dik hosts the lively event with drag queens Bombalicious Eklaver and Jasmine Tea, aka Kinky Boots. Reservations are encouraged, with seatings at 10:00 a.m., show at 10:30, and 1:00 p.m., show at 1:30. Guests may order churro (French toast), chilaquiles, or tacos served on house-made tortillas. Moderately priced mimosas, bloody Marys, and Absolut vodka cocktails flow. Coming soon, “classic” brunch every weekend. Taqueria del Barrio is located at 821 Upshur St. NW; for reservations call 202-723-0200 or visit www.taqueriadelbarrio.com.
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More brunch. If you can’t make it to Rehoboth Beach, cool off at Service Bar DC’s Beach Brunch, Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. Guests lounge in beach chairs under umbrellas while sipping beer, frozen daiquiris, and punch served in sand pails. To complement these tropical cocktails, consulting chef Jerry Zawacki has developed menus to celebrate a different city every two months. Currently, it’s Paris, which brings chicken liver mousse with French bread and jam, and duck confit sandwich with Gruyere cheese and Dijon mustard with a side salad. You may still order the signature fried chicken in a waffle cone. By the way, Zawacki is implementing a “zero-waste” program, in which leftover bar ingredients are used in the kitchen and vice versa. “We’ll make nitro sorbet out of cherries the bartenders use in their cherry soda,” Zawacki explained. Service Bar DC is located at 926 U St. NW; call 202-462-7232 or visit www.servicebardc.com.
Viva la Rhum
Happy birthday to Sakerum, the Latin-Asian restaurant in the bustling 14th Street corridor. The lively hotspot kicks off the dog days of August with two month-long specials. First up: folks making dinner reservations receive a complimentary sake-rum punch to toast Sakerum’s first anniversary. This libation will be available, Aug. 1-13, and 21-31, but not during Summer Restaurant Week (see last “Insatiable” item). Sakerum’s potent punch pairs well with executive chef Khan Gayabazar’s small plates: Big Crunch Theory Roll with tuna tartar, shrimp tempura, avocado, and jalapeno; fried plantains with guacamole, corn salsa, and wasabi peas; Chilean sea bass with miso glaze; barbecue short rib skewers. There’s more. On Aug. 16 – National Rum Day – Sakerum will pour $5 rum (rail) cocktails including Cuba libres, mojitos, hurricanes, and frozen pina coladas. Sakerum is located at 2204 14th St. NW, three blocks from the U Street-Cardozo Metro station (Green and Yellow lines). For more information call 202-518-2222 or visit http:// sakerum.com/.
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Having heard good things about a neighborhood eatery/watering hole, The Pub & The People, Peter and I decided to dine there, rather than crowd into another “in” place. On a muggy Wednesday evening we headed for this two-year-old Bloomingdale tavern. To our amazement, the place was packed with hipsters, mostly perched at the bar. Above them, shelves crammed with books hovered above zillions of liquor bottles. Restroom walls were plastered with four-by-six-inch photos of customers’ dogs and cats. Since inside was filled to capacity, we sat outside in the soggy heat, which soon abated. Justin, our professional and friendly server, brought our drinks (malbec and Upland draft beer). The brewski list is amazing, with umpteen draft and canned options, even a canned cider. We were tempted by chef Ben Schramm’s chevre mac and cheese. But instead we shared his refreshing yet lip-tingling red bell pepper soup, afloat with fava beans and corn and perfumed with cilantro. I ordered my hanger steak rare (with fingerling potatoes and chimichurri sauce), and it emerged extremely rare. Justin swiftly whisked it to the kitchen, and the meat came back cooked just right. Peter’s seared rockfish had wonderfully crisp skin, escorted with squash and pearly couscous. No room for dessert, although the peanut and chocolatechip ice cream sandwich beckoned. Naturally, most ingredients come from nearby farms. Dinner for two, with a drink apiece, came to $71 before tip. The Pub & The People is open daily for lunch and dinner, including weekend brunch. Call 202-234-1800 or visit www.thepubandthepeople.com.
New Chef in Shaw
Espita Mezcaleria, Shaw’s southern-
Mexican-inspired hotspot, welcomes a new executive chef, Robert Aikens. He brings 28 years of experience to his new position, having wielded his whisk in New York City, Philadelphia, and London restaurants. To hone his skills, Aikens is traveling to Oaxaca this summer to visit local markets and kitchens. Look for his new menu in September. Espita is pouring eight summer cocktails, created by beverage director/partner Megan Barnes. The libations incorporate seasonal ingredients and small-batch liquors like rum, mezcal, and sotol. Similar to tequila, sotol is distilled from a plant called desert spoon. Espita is located at 1250 Ninth St. NW; for updates call 202-621-9695 or visit www.espitadc.com.
How Sweet It Is
Nearby, folks can get their sugar rush and caffeine fix at Sugar Shack Donuts & Coffee, 1932 Ninth St. NW. The newcomer is the latest outpost of a Richmond-based chain, with locations throughout the country and DC area. Donut flavors encompass bacon maple, chocolate peanut, honey lavender. Open daily.
Restaurant Week
Coming up, Aug. 14-20, is DC Summer Restaurant Week. Presented biannually by Destination DC and the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW ), it is an especially good deal at the priciest restaurants. When making reservations be sure to mention Restaurant Week. The complete list is too long to include here, but you can find it at www.ramw.org/restaurantweek. Among participants are Alta Strada and Arroz (both in Mount Vernon Square), Convivial, Drift on 7, Espita Mezcaleria, and Arroz (all in Shaw), Ghibellina, The Pig (Logan Circle), and La Puerta Verde (Ivy City). u
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East City Art’s Mid-City Gallery Exhibitions and News by Phil Hutinet Ruyle / Spontaneous Threads, Beverly Ryan, M. R. Shebesta, Ann Stoddard, Grant Strudwick, Sally Schluter Tardella, Patricia Anderson Turner, Andre Veloux, Vidya Vijayasekharan, Jenny Wu, John J. Young.
Touchstone
On the heels of Touchstone Gallery’s critically acclaimed 2016 national juried exhibition “Art as Politics,” the gallery has chosen to revisit political angst expressed by artists nationwide in the Trump presidential era. On view this month, “Art of Engagement” addresses the fears and hopes reflected in over 70 artworks selected out of a total of 750 nationwide submissions. Juried by Jack Rasmussen, director and curator of American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center, the exhibition engages the viewer in visual discussions of race, women’s rights, environmental issues, immigration, refugee crises, possession of power, and social media influence. Participating artists: Bob Allen, Jenny E. Balisle, E. Balme, Willette Battle, Jennifer Becker, Rachael A. Bohlander, Madison Bolls, Mason Bondi, Silas Boyd, Chad Brady, Annie Broderick, Christine Cardellino, Sabine Carlson, Roberto Salgado De Carvalho, Megan Atwood Cherry, Bret Christopher, Cheryl Clayton, Irene Clouthier, K. M. Copham, Ali Corser, Chris Corson, Delna Dastur, Manal Deeb, Tenley DuBois, Anna Fine Foer, Michael Fischerkeller, Lindsay Garcia, Parisa Ghaderi, Ebrahim Soltani, Roberta Glick, Sonja Heldt Harris, Susan Hazard, Courtney Heather, Erlene Hendrix, Yumiko Hirokawa, Erin Hoffman, Lynn B. Hogan, Rik Holden, Michael Patrick Holt, Robert S. Hunter, Esther Iverem, Warren Alan Jackson, Jay Jacobs, Barbara Januszkiewicz, Amanda Johnson, Timothy Johnson, Sally Kauffman, Jeffrey Kent, Diane Kresh, Amani Lewis (CLR’D), Andrea Limauro, Sandra Malamed, Penny Mateer, Marla McLean, Judith Peck, James Penfield, Alessandra Ricci, Gabrielle Robinson, Jim Roldan, Stephanie Z.
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Bret Christopher,“Pills, Bills, and Refills Americas Breakfast.” Mixed media, 8 x 9 x 9 inches. Image: Touchstone Gallery
Foundry Gallery will exhibit the works of Ric Garcia and Fierce Sonia in an exhibition entitled “Dynamic Duos: Power and Form.” As one would expect with a title focused on superhero references, the artists have endeavored to produce an exhibition replete with imagery harkening back to the days when cartoons dominated the airwaves on Saturday mornings. However, beyond the strength and power associated with superheroes, the artists have chosen to take a different twist on the subject of struggle, power, and heroism. Fierce Sonia describes her work in this exhibition as follows: “I often work on many pieces at once, obsessively re-telling the story much like a folk tale is folded over the mouth many
E. Balme,“Out of Stock.” Ink and watercolor, 20 x 16 inches. Image: Touchstone Gallery Ric Garcia,“Bullet Proof Marvel.” Oil on canvas, 30 x 40 inches. Image: Foundry Gallery
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times. The images remain decidedly feminine. I am most interested in universal and unifying narratives found in fairy tales, mythology, advertisement, and religion.” For Ric Garcia, his reutilization of iconic American images of the superhero allows him to “meditate” on his own identity. The artist explains, “I infuse my art with references to various mythoi, focusing on hero worship, literary works, Latino and gender cultures, creating images about Americana, altered by my bicultural experience.”
Hamiltonian
Hamiltonian Artists will welcome five distinguished 2017 Hamiltonian Fellows to join their existing group of artists including: Heather Theresa Clark (MS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Patrick Harkin (MFA, Virginia Commonwealth University), Antonio McAfee (MFA, University of Pennsylvania), Helina Metaferia (MFA, School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University), and Ellen ( Jing) Xu (MFA, University of Washington). The 2017 Hamiltonian Fellows were selected from a competitive pool of 158 very talented artists. The external review panel of six art professionals included Sarah Workneh, co-director of Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, Justin Plakas, artist and educator, Billy Friebele, artist, educator, and Hamiltonian alumnus, Clara D’Alba, curator, Blair Murphy, curator and managing director at DC Arts Center, and Carlyn Thomas, director at Terrault Contemporary. Work by the new cohort will be on view in the debut group exhibition “new. now,” opening at Hamiltonian Gallery on Saturday, Sept. 23, 7-9 p.m.
Long View Gallery
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Exhibitions on View Charles Krause Reporting Fine Art NEW LOCATION: Dacha Loft Building 1602 7th St. NW, 2nd Fl. 202-638-3612 charleskrausereporting.com Hours: Sat.-Sun., 1-6 pm Exhibition schedule: TBD
Gallery Neptune & Brown 1530 14th St. NW 202-986-1200 www.neptunefineart.com Hours: Wed.-Sat., noon to 7 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. July 19-Sept. 2 “Summer Bounce 2” group exhibition Foundry Gallery 2118 Eighth St. NW / 202-232-0203 www.foundrygallery.org Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-7 p.m. Fri., 3-9 p.m., Through Aug. 20 Artists’ talk: Sunday, Aug. 20, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Ric Garcia and Fierce Sonia, “Dynamic Duos: Power and Form” Hamiltonian Gallery 1353 U St. NW / 202-332-1116 www.hamiltoniangallery.com Hours: Tues.-Sat., noon to 6 p.m. Through Aug. 5 Artist talk: Tues., July 18, at 7 p.m. Rachel Guardiola, “Transmission from Terra Incognita” Kyle Tata, “Secure Patterns”
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Hemphill Fine Arts 1515 14th St. NW / 202-234-5601 www.hemphillfinearts.com Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Through Aug. 11 “35 Days” group exhibition
Rebecca Coles,“Field Guide 1.” Paper and entomology pins, 28 x 28 inches. Images: Long View Gallery
dopteran specimens. The self-described “paper artist” painstakingly creates hundreds of butterfly outlines which she arranges in larger discernible patterns. Fascinated by the process of transforming twodimensional pieces into threedimensional ones, for every shape she uses thousands of images, each of which she calls a “profile.” The artist painstakingly draws on a flat surface and cuts each piece by hand, altering the profile until it becomes a miniature paper sculpture. Cole creates the profiles from recycled materials sources including many that would otherwise be discarded. Phil Hutinet is the publisher of East City Art, dedicated to DC’s visual arts. For more information visit www.eastcityart.com. u Long View Gallery 1234 Ninth St. NW / 202-232-4788 www.longviewgallerydc.com Hours: Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rebecca Coles, “Iteration” Through Aug. 24 Touchstone Gallery 901 New York Ave, NW / 202-347-2787 www.touchstonegallery.com Hours: Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun., noon to 5 p.m. Through Aug. 24 “Art of Engagement” group exhibition
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Solar Works DC Launched
On July 24, Mayor Bowser launched Solar Works DC, an eco-friendly program to install solar panels in the homes of nearly 300 low-income residents, reducing their expenses to nearly $600 annually. A collaborative initiative between the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) and Department of Employment Services (DOES), Solar Works DC will also provide job training for more than 200 Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program participants. Last year, Mayor Bowser signed the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) Expansion Amendment Act to increase the amount of energy from renewable sources to 50 percent by 2032, expand solar capacity in the District to five percent by 2032 and provide the benefits of locally generated solar energy to low-income households, seniors, small businesses and nonprofits. The RPS bill has provided DOEE the opportunity to award $13.2 million grants to increase access to clean energy for low-income families, create green jobs and businesses and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in support of Climate Ready DC and Sustainable DC.
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Free Tai Chi in Chinatown Park
The Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs is offering free Tai Chi classes in Chinatown Park throughout the summer on Thursdays from 8 to 9 a.m. and Saturdays from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art. Often described as meditation in motion, Tai Chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements and is recognized for many health and wellness benefits. Chinatown Park is on the corner of Sixth and I Streets NW. RSVP at taichiinchinatownpark.eventbrite. com. For more information, contact MOAPIA at 202-727-3120 or oapia@dc.gov.
Kennedy Family Supports RFK Memorial
Events DC recently unveiled plans for the new Robert F. Kennedy Memorial at a luncheon with Mayor Muriel E. Bowser and members of Senator Robert F. “Bobby” Kennedy’s family. The new monument will be a living memorial and a museum. It will also serve as a major focal point of the new RFK Stadium-Armory Campus. The new memorial has been reimagined as an interactive destination where family, neighbors and friends gather to learn more about the life and work of the late US Senator and presidential candidate. The monument will be established on the current RFK Stadium site. Read more at rfkcampusfuture.com.
Capitals Announce New Season Home Opener
The Washington Capitals, in conjunction with the National Hockey League, has announced the club’s
home opener for the 2017-18 season will be on Oct. 7 against the Montreal Canadiens at 7 p.m. at Verizon Center. Washington Capitals singlegame tickets for the 2017-18 season are on sale at 1-800-745-3000, on WashingtonCaps.com, at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, at all local Ticketmaster outlets and the Verizon Center box office.
Summer Restaurant Week
Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW ) has announced who will participate in Summer Restaurant Week held is from Aug. 14 to Aug. 20. The semiannual regional event features 250 local businesses. Restaurants in DC, Maryland and Virginia will serve up multi-course meals. Dinner menus will be available for $35, lunch for $22 and brunch for $22. The list is easily searchable at rwdmv.com. Throughout Summer Restaurant Week, participating locations will team up with the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) to raise funds for the food bank’s nearly 500 partners. Many restaurants have opted to donate a portion of proceeds earned during Restaurant Week to CAFB. Each dollar donated will provide more than two full meals for someone in need.
Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week
For 10 days and two weekends, more than 50 Alexandria restaurants offer a $35 three-course dinner or a $35 dinner for two during Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week, Aug. 18 to 27. More than two dozen restaurants will also offer lunch deals at $10, $15 or $20 per person in addition to the dinner specials. AlexandriaRestaurantWeek.com.
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Women’s DC Comedy Conference
Women in Comedy, a national nonprofit, is hosting “Inside Jokes,” a free, interactive conference to raise awareness and support for women in the business of comedy. The Inside Jokes debuts at Drafthouse Comedy Theater on Aug. 20, 2 to 5:30 p.m. The event includes a speed networking session, a panel discussion/think tank, livestream workshops, stand-up comedy and free professional quality headshots by Andrea Rodway. Read more and register at womenincomedy.org/comedyconference.
Perform at 2018 INTERSECTIONS
The Atlas Performing Arts Center welcomes submissions for their INTERSECTIONS Festival 2018. The festival takes place from Feb. 23 to March 10. INTERSECTIONS presents work that impacts society, culture and world. It informs, inspires, educates and entertains. It presents excellent art designed to connect the community, engage artists and audiences, and a create a vibrant neighborhood, city and world. The application deadline is Aug. 15, 5 p.m. Online submissions only. Read more at atlasarts.org.
“Pups in the Park” Games
Purchase a discounted ticket and support the Washington Humane Society. All those with tickets purchased for Pups in the Park must enter through the Right Field Gate. Before entering, drop off a signed waiver. For more information, visit washington.nationals.mlb.com. The next Pups in the Park Games game is Sept. 7, 7:05 p.m. vs. Phillies.
Register for the Dead Man’s Run
The 2017 Dead Man’s Run will be held on Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. on the grounds of Congressional Cemetery. Each registration comes with a t-shirt and one free beer for those of age. In addition, the course is now USATF certified. Register at register.chronotrack. com/r/26988.
Kenilworth Gardens National Day of Service
On Sept. 10, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., join neighbors as they partner with the Student Conservation Association to commemorate the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. At this special event, cut lotus for removal later in the month, remove invasive plants and prep the gardens for the fall season. There is a free lunch and t-shirts for all volunteers. Register to help at FindYourParkSCAdc.eventbrite.com. Contact Roland Richardson, SCA Events Coordinator, at atrrichardson@thesca.org or 703-842-4234 with any questions. friendsofkenilworthgardens.org. Photo: Amanda Romney/American Red Cross
Blood Shortage: Please Donate
The American Red Cross has issued an emergency call for blood and platelet donors. 61,000 fewer donations were given during the last two months causing a significant draw down of the Red Cross blood supply. To schedule an appointment to donate: use the free Blood Donor App at redcrossblood.org/bloodapp; or visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). The Red Cross has added more than 25,000 additional appointment slots at donation centers and community blood drives across the country to accommodate more donors. Make an appointment and complete the RapidPass online health history questionnaire to help reduce donation time.
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Season at 15 Theater Alliance
Season 15 launches in September with an encore presentation of “Word Becomes Flesh” by Marc Bamuthi Joseph. First performed as part of Theater Alliance’s 13th Season, this production was the recipient of 11 Helen Hayes nominations.
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The entire team returns for the production. In conjunction, Theater Alliance will curate and present a suite of auxiliary programming, featuring DC artists performing work inspired by, in reaction to or counterpoint to the themes and forms in the play. The season continues with two regional premieres of new plays in redevelopment. In February, Idris Goodwin’s “The Raid” will be directed by Producing Artistic Director Colin Hovde. In May, the final production of the season will be “Flood City” by Gabrielle Reisman, directed by Jenna Duncan. Visit theateralliance.com for more information.
NPS Negotiates Lease for Golf and Tennis Facilities
NPS and the Federal City Council signed a “Letter of Intent” to negotiate a lease for the three NPS-owned golf courses in the District of Columbia and the tennis facility at East Potomac Park. For the past several years, the NPS has explored a variety of approaches to best manage its three DC golf courses: Langston Golf Course, East Potomac Golf Course and Rock Creek Golf Course. Leasing the courses allows for greater reinvestment in these facilities.
Source of Income Discrimination
Have a voucher or receive rapid rehousing assistance? Been turned away from housing because a housing provider will not accept a voucher or said that they do not accept “third party payments?” You might be a victim of housing discrimination. The DC Office of Human Rights has published a guidance stating that all forms of public assistance, including permanent and temporary subsidies such as Rapid Rehousing, are protected under fair housing law. Turned away because of a voucher or
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subsidy? Speak up. Contact Housing Counseling Services, Inc., to find out more about fair housing rights and how to fight discrimination. 202667-7006. housingetc.org.
Stop a Foreclosure
DC residents in danger of losing their homes are urged to call 202-667-7006. The foreclosure prevention hotline is set up by Housing Counseling Services, Inc. and funded by the DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking. Depending on circumstances, DC residents may receive free housing counseling and free legal services. The hotline is staffed weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Messages will be taken during all other hours and returned by the end of the next business day. HCS may also be reached by email at info@housingetc.org.
Save Energy with Free Kit
The DC Sustainable Energy Utility wants to help consumers lower energy bills in just a few simple steps with a free Home Energy Conservation Kit. Each kit contains six omnidirectional LED light bulbs, one advanced power strip, and a bathroom faucet aerator. Order the kit at smart. dcseu.com/efficiency-kit.
Great Streets Grant Recipients Announced
Mayor Bowser has announced over $4.7 million in awards through the Great Streets Retail Small Business Grant. Ninety-eight competitive grants to small business owners looking to improve their places of business have been awarded. Awardees represent the District’s diverse business community from restaurants and retail to tech centers and creative economy spaces. There are 13 Great Streets corridors located across the District that
aim to transform developing commercial areas into thriving and inviting neighborhood centers. The Great Streets corridors include: Pennsylvania Avenue SE; Georgia Avenue NW; Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue NE; Seventh Street and Georgia Avenue NW; North Capitol Street NW and NE; Rhode Island Avenue NE; Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue and South Capitol Street SE and SW; Minnesota and Benning Road NE; Connecticut Avenue NW; U Street and 14th Street NW; Wisconsin Avenue NW; H Street-Bladensburg Road NE; and New York Avenue NE. All fiscal year 2017 Great Streets grant recipients can be found at greatstreets.dc.gov.
Healing Circle for Grief and Loss
Enroll in the next Healing Circle. Access the innate ability to heal. Meetings start on Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and continue for the following four Wednesdays. For more information, email Marilyn at goldberg@umbc.edu. Free.
Death with Dignity Act Implemented
The Bowser Administration has implemented the “Death with Dignity Act of 2016,” passed by the DC Council in November 2016. The act establishes a process by which competent, terminally ill residents of DC can legally obtain a physician’s prescription for medications to end their lives in a humane and peaceful manner. Participation in the Death with Dignity program is voluntary for physicians and pharmacists. End of life medication can be requested by a terminally-ill patient who is a District resident, at least eighteen years or older and is expected to live for no more than six months. The patient cannot be suffer-
ing from impaired judgment resulting from depression or a psychiatric or psychological condition; be capable of making the decision expressing an intent to take a medication that will cause death; and must be physically capable of taking the medication. The DOH forms and more information can be found online at doh.dc.gov/ page/death-dignity-act-2016.
Take a Sustainable DC Survey
As DC grows, the Sustainable DC plan also needs to evolve. To reflect changes in the District, the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) has launched a community engagement process, “Sustainable DC 2.0,” to learn where residentsí priorities stand. The goal of the Sustainable DC plan is to make DC the cleanest, greenest, and healthiest city in the nation by 2032. To do this, DOEE must ensure the plan makes significant investments in our residents, workers, and visitors. Nobody is better suited to tell DOEE your priorities and what you think about your community than you. Please take a few minutes to complete a short survey at goo.gl/DNqeUP.
Table Top Games
WashingCon Tabletop Gaming Convention. Sept. 9 and 10. Kathleen Donahue, owner of Labyrinth Games and Puzzles on Capitol Hill and co-sponsor of the event, says, ìItís incredible how many people in DC love board games and card games, so we are excited about serving this community with WashingCon 2017.î Join fellow tabletop game enthusiasts at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center, 3800 Reservoir Rd. NW. washingcon.com. Have an item for the Bulletin Board? Email it to bulletinboard@hillrag.com. u
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Shaw Streets by Pleasant Mann
Columbia Room Declared Best Cocktail Bar in America
At the Tales of the Cocktail, an annual, internationally recognized, four-day event in New Orleans dedicated to the contemporary cocktail, Shaw’s own Columbia Room won the Lillet Spirited Award as the Best American Cocktail Bar. Starting almost a decade ago as a small room en-
and international attention drawn by their Game of Thrones popup bar on Seventh Street.
Shaw Restaurants Rack Up RAMMY Awards
Shaw had some notable wins at this year’s RAMMY Awards, on the night of June 30 at the Washington Convention Center. The RAMMY awards are given out annually for culinary and managerial
Convivial chef/owner Cedric Maupillier takes RAMMY award for Upscale Brunch of the Year. Photo: Pleasant Mann
Shaw Holds Ribbon-Cutting Jamboree
Shaw Main Streets held a Ribbon Cutting Jamboree the morning of July 27 to highlight new businesses in the neighborhood. The event opened at the new Sugar Shack, part of a regional chain that makes and fries its donuts on site. The jamboree brought together dignitaries including Deputy Mayor for Greater Economic Opportunity Courtney Snowden, Department of Small and
Proprietors J.P. Fetherston, Angie Fetherston, and Derrick Brown at the Columbia Room, the Best Cocktail Bar in America. Photo: Daniel Swartz, courtesy of the Drink Company
veloped by The Passenger, a much larger Shaw bar, the Columbia Room was devoted to the crafting and production of high-end cocktails. It opened its own location in Blagden Alley last year. While Derrick Brown, Angie Fetherston, and J.P. Fetherson of the Drink Company have attended the Tales of the Cocktail event for a number of years, this is the first time they have won such a prestigious award. It comes on the heels of the crowds
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excellence among members of the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington. Convivial started the wins for Shaw by getting the RAMMY for Upscale Brunch of the Year. Hazel got the nod for New Restaurant of the Year. Cava Grill, which has a branch in Shaw, won Favorite Fast Bites of the Year, while its corporate parent the Cava Group took the RAMMY for Restaurateur of the Year.
Chef Rob Rubba accepts RAMMY award for Hazel as New Restaurant of the Year. Photo: Pleasant Mann
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Shaw Ribbon Cutting Jamboree starts at Sugar Shack Donuts. Photo: Pleasant Mann
Local Business Development Director Ana Harvey, Chamber of Commerce President Vincent Orange, and Councilmembers Brianne Nadeau, Kenyan McDuffie, and Charles Allen. Shaw Main Streets Executive Director Alexander Padro greeted the crowd assembled for the jamboree. Deputy Mayor Snowden said that new small businesses were important for the jobs they provided residents. Director Harvey noted how important the Main Streets concept has become for the District, starting from six to now 12 communities, to a total of 16 DC Main Streets in the near future. Ward 6 Councilmember Allen said that he saw the business activity in Shaw as a leading indicator of the overall health of the District’s economy. From Sugar Shack, the crowd moved to cut ribbons at the newly relaunched Etete, Canteen Beer Garden, the Breather co-working space, the Five to One bar, and Capo Deli along with its Backroom, a luxurious club space behind a metal door in the deli. Then the group went on to cut ribbons at Wet Dog Tavern, In3 Inclusive Innova-
tion Incubator, Inizio Hair Salon, Fish Scale restaurant, and Kiss Lounge. On Seventh Street, ribbons were cut at You Break I Fix phone repair, Yoga Shala, and two Shaw Main Street fence-art projects at the corner of Seventh and P streets. The jamboree moved to Ninth Street, cutting ribbons at Maggie O’Neill Fine Art and the Room x Swatchroom gallery. The restaurants French Quarter Brasserie & Oyster Bar, Imm Thai, Maxwell Park Wine Bar, and Mirai Market were next on the tour of Ninth Street. The jamboree ended with ribbon cuttings at the newly opened Urban Athletic Club, Union Kitchen Grocery, and Tiger Fork restaurant in Blagden Alley. The final ribbon cut was at Nocturne, a new speakeasy drinking space opening in the basement of Sugar Shack.
Mirai Market Opens
The much-anticipated sushi spot Mirai Market, noted above, has finally opened in Shaw. Developed by the same people responsible for the
District spots Sushi Capitol and Sushi Ogawa, Mirai has an eight-seat counter serving sushi as a “quick-service omakase,” where the chef creates and serves the meal within a 30-minute period. Plans are to have the space serve also as a daytime Japanese market. Currently, Mirai is only open on Sunday evenings from 5 to 9 p.m. Reservations can be made by texting the number of people in your party and the time you want to arrive to 571251-5444.
Dolci Gelati to Hold Puppy Happy Hour
Dolci Gelati, the City Market at O purveyor of frozen desserts, will host a Puppy Happy Hour on Thursday, Aug. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. Among its assortment of gelatos, sorbets, and pastries, the store carries a line of canine-appropriate gelatos. The event will mark the end of a busy summer for Dolci Gelati, including competing for the Gelato World Tour championship in Italy. u
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Bloomingdale Bites by Taylor Barden Golden
Common Good City Farm Makes the Most of Summer
At Common Good City Farm (CGCF), summer is the busy season both for the growing goodies and for those to tend to them. This month, the members of the Summer Youth Program at Common Good City Farm hosted a multicourse meal to showcase what they have learned while tending to the farm over the summer. The event was held to celebrate the students, all between the ages of 14 and 18, who have spent the season building social, personal, and professional skills while learning how to grow and prepare their own food. Before the meal, the students gave tours of the farm, showing off their hard work and knowledge of
the crops. For lunch, they made a pesto pasta with squash and zucchini, arugula salad with homemade dressing, chicken with a light tzatziki, and wraps to start. Lemonade infused with mint and lavender was a refreshing highlight. “With our Summer Youth Program, we know our participants probably aren’t going to grow up to be urban farmers, but they are going to eat, they are going to be consumers, so we are here to provide them with the foundation to make informed decisions about their food,” explains Rachael Callahan, executive director of CGCF. Participating students are part of the DC Department of Employment Services Summer Youth Employment Program. After one summer, they can apply for one of CGCF’s fall or spring paid internships. The internships take the knowledge and skill learned during the summer and expand on them, teaching students how to develop the idea of local farming through community outreach and advocacy. Summer also marks the height of the farm’s educational programming, which spans from a farm-to-table cooking workshop to an herbalism series. “Connecting people with their food is really important to us,” says Callahan. “We want people of all ages, backgrounds, and economic levels to feel empowered to make choices about what they eat, where they buy it, and how they cook it.”
At El Camino Kids Eat Free (on Wednesdays)
Tyren Ty McCrimmon, age 17, gives a tour of the garden during the luncheon. Photo: Taylor Barden Golden
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Restaurants that are open until 1 a.m. usually are the same as the ones that promote their children’s menu. El Camino is breaking the mold and appealing to people of all ages and all life’s stages. Every Wednesday is Familia Night, where children who are accompanied by paying adults eat free from the children’s menu. Parents can indulge in hearty entrees that can serve a family of four for $30. The restaurant was recently featured in
Washingtonian’s “10 Awesome Kid-Friendly Restaurants Around DC” (https://www.washingtonian. com/2017/07/15/10-awesome-kid-friendly-restaurants-around-dc/). El Camino, located on Rhode Island Avenue between Boundary Stone and Sylvan Bakery, has been serving tacos and tequila for almost three years. Owners Tony Lucca and Phil Rodriguez of 1905 opened the spot, named after the famous Chevy car that was a fixture in the Chicano neighborhoods of East Los Angeles. The restaurant is known for an eclectic style. “Imagine a 20-something guy who’s into cars and music and girls is sharing an apartment with his 65-yearold grandmother,” Lucca told The Washington Post when they opened in November 2014. Lucca and Rodriguez have always understood the importance of immersing their restaurants in the community. “Bloomingdale is a very family-friendly neighborhood, so local families have always been a huge target market audience for us,” explains Lucca. That’s why Familia Night has become an important part of how El Camino serves the neighborhood, which has seen a sharp increase in young families in the last few years. You are just as likely to see a young couple with a baby strapped to the father’s chest while they enjoy a cocktail as you are a young couple on their first date. “The local community is what keeps us in business, whether that’s families, couples, singles, etc. One of the founding principles of the entire business was to be community and family oriented.”
Notice: Important Bus Stop Closure
WMATA has issued an important notice regarding the bus stop at Rhode Island Avenue and First Street NW. Due to construction, the westbound bus stop on Rhode Island Avenue at First Street will be closed, Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. until further notice. Buses may experience significant delays in the affected area. Customers may access buses from the westbound stop on Rhode Island Ave at Second Street NW.
Rain, Rain, But Not in the Basement
In case you didn’t notice, it rained quite a bit during the last two weeks of July. DC Water says their project (described in last month’s “Bloomingdale Bites”) worked as it should, and the streets and, most im-
portantly, basements stayed clear of water. DC Water tweeted, “The new tunnel in #BloomingdaleDC stored 500k gallons of stormwater and sewage overnight. Working as designed for flood relief.”
One Step Forward, But Not Really
The last hearing in the McMillan Park drama has not done much to ease the tension. Earlier this month, an all-day hearing was held by the mayor’s agent for historic preservation, J. Peter Byrne, a professor of law at the Georgetown University Law Center and expert on land use and historic preservation. The proceeding examined the decision handed down by the DC Court of Appeals in December 2016. The court’s ruling halted the development of any new structures at McMillan. It required the mayor’s agent to revisit his decision, stating that developers Vision McMillan Partners (VMP) would have to make greater efforts to prove the benefits of the development to the community overall. The court found that VMP had not demonstrated that the development will provide more benefit than harm to the historic preservation of the site. Additionally, the court noted that VMP did not explore plans that would preserve open spaces for community use as well as the historic structures that opposition groups hope to preserve. One full day was not enough to accommodate the testimony, so the hearing will continue next month. A continuation is tentatively scheduled for Aug. 15. The drama continues. 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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The MBT Is Finding Its Way
diminished over the last year. Alta Planning and Design is now working to create a blueprint for the next step in the process, wayfinding. Alta is deeply entrenched in the biking community, being a leader on bikeshare integration into large cities. Alta has significant experience with wayfinding, specifically the needs of pedestrians and cyclists. “Because active transportation is our core specialty,” its mission states, “we understand the importance of creating wayfinding systems that address the needs of all users, whether traveling by foot, bicycle, car, or transit.” The survey will be open through Aug. 11 and can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ MBTWAYFINDING.
Are you a frequent user of the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT)? Never heard of it? The folks at the NoMa Business Improvement District (BID) want to hear from you about your experiences or lack thereof. As a follow-up to the 2015 MBT Safety and Access Study, the BID has commissioned Alta Planning and Design to conduct a wayfinding study that will help analyze how people are using the trail, how access can be increased, and how more people can learn that the trail exists. The study includes a survey of NoMa neighbors about their experiences with the trail and the safety issues present for the users and surrounding community. “We understand that the MBT is not an isolated resource,” explains NoMa BID Economic Development and Planning Director Galin Brooks. “All of the surrounding neighborhoods can benefit greatly from having access to the trail. The overall goal of our work on the MBT is to improve the usership of the trail, making it a safer and more pleasant experience for everyone.” This study is an extension of the conclusions of the 2015 report on the safety and accessibility of the MBT. Citing increasing criminal activity and low usership, the NoMa BID, District Department of Transportation (DDOT), Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), and a handful of local developers commissioned the study to understand how to combat crime and increase awareness of and access to the trail. The study produced 30 action items, some of which have already been implemented, such as new call boxes and cameras. The efforts have made an impact. Average usership has increased and crime has greatly FOND Yappy Hour Fundraiser at TD Burger. Photo: Friends of NoMa Dogs
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Friends of Man’s Best Friends
The dogs of NoMa thought they had found their little slice of heaven when a building did not arise from the empty field at Second and L streets NE. The large expanse was about the size of two football fields and surrounded by fencing (save a few holes). The makeshift dog park was a place where dogs could play, smell, and expel their often-excited energy, and where the owners could meet and connect over the love of their companions. But they knew NoMa, and knew the empty field would not be empty for long. “It was a social gathering place, and not just for the dogs,” laments Cari Shane, board member of Friends of NoMa Dogs (FOND). “It didn’t matter your background or your job, everyone just talked about their dogs. But we knew it wouldn’t last.” When the lot was slated for development, owners knew they had to take collective action to try to find a new space the dogs of NoMa could call their own, and thus FOND was formed. With the encouragement and support of NoMa BID President Robin-Eve Jasper, the members of FOND began to advocate for a dog park in conjunction with the efforts of NoMa Parks. When the space at Third and L streets was secured for a park, FOND argued that a portion of the space be reserved for the dogs. FOND’s actions were successful and it was decided that the park was to be sectioned off into three areas: a playground for children, seats for adults, and a run and agility course for the pups. Now FOND will be responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the dog park and is raising funds to support the efforts. “The park will need regular cleaning and upkeep of items
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such as doggie” bags, explains Shane. “Dogs are much better in urban environments when they are socialized with other dogs. They are calmer and better at interacting with humans as well as other dogs. Dog parks make dogs better neighbors.” FOND is raising money to support the park through its “Founding Pups” initiative. For a $100 donation you can have your fourlegged companion’s name placed on a plaque that will line the park wall. Local businesses are also hosting events in support of FOND, including a Yappy Hour at TD Burger that was held earlier this month. For more information on how to support Friends of NoMa Dogs visit www.nomadogparks.com.
Union Station’s New Look
If you are a regular user of Union Station, you have likely been stuck in a line. For years, frustrated commuters trying to reach their destinations have been waylaid by illogical traffic patterns and crowded exits. Planners are hoping that a new, much larger entrance on First Street NE will help alleviate the chaos. This month, WMATA released its vision for the new entrance, which will move the location of the door and include an ADAaccessible ramp. Inside the doors will be new fare stations and a stairway to access the Am-
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trak lines and station concourse. The plan also includes connecting the Metro station to the commuter trains by adding a staircase. The District and Maryland will be paying for the $5 million renovation project. These improvements are part of Union Station’s Second Century Plan, a comprehensive series of projects designed to allow the station to accommodate a tripling in ridership by increasing accessibility, traffic flow, and comfort. This work will coincide with the “Passenger Concourse Modernization Project” plan to expand the internal space within the structure and add restrooms and amenities throughout. That project is slated to begin this year. The sleek new look of the “back” entrance will add a much-needed facade-lift to the majestic stone structure that serves 37 million people per year. As the front of the station models the impressiveness of DC’s architecture and world stature, the back should exemplify our modern understanding and future growth of the capital city. Taylor Barden Golden is a real estate agent with The Stokes Group at McEnearney Associates. 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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t the July meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6E, the commissioners took another vote on a revised Cloakroom settlement agreement before the establishment met with the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) to discuss a liquor license change. The commissioners also updated the status of a vacant 6E seat. Commissioners Alex Padro (6E01, chair), Anthony Brown (6E02, secretary), Frank Wiggins (6E03, vice chair), Alex Marriott (6E05, treasurer), and Kevin Rogers (6E07) made up the quorum.
Cloakroom Settlement Agreement
The gentlemen’s club Cloakroom, located at 476 K St. NW, has been closed since May 2014, and the proprietors would like to reopen it with a rooftop addition. Doing so would require a liquor license change with ABRA that would permit the serving of alcohol on the new addition until 2:00 a.m. during the week and 3:00 a.m. on weekends. Several highrise condo units surround the property, and the agreement has been met with backlash from area residents. The Cloakroom was scheduled to meet with ABRA on July 19 to discuss the license change and present a settlement agreement that would address concerns from the community. Commissioner Marriott announced the hearing date and raised a motion to hold a special meeting to oppose or support the finalized agreement on July 18. Cloakroom representatives previously met with the commission to solicit support for a settlement agreement during the March and June meetings that would include a rooftop enclosure and other measures that would limit sound escaping outside. The agreement was voted down on both occasions due to community input not playing a larger role during the agreement process. The commission unanimously
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by Steve Holton agreed to Marriott’s motion. The commission met two weeks later to discuss the revised agreement at a special meeting. The agreement was negotiated by an attorney and sound engineer who represented 128 protesters that reside near the property. The agreement set a sound limit of 60 decibels, which is human voice level. The plan is to build a rooftop enclosure and install sound meters that will record and store sound for 30 days. All sounds will be taken into account, which will include screaming, background music, and loud parties. At any time, a member of the commission can read the meter results and see if the 60-decibel limit has been broken. The agreement showed that Cloakroom representatives were open by expressing that they wanted to be good neighbors and abide by the rules. The 128 protesters who opposed the original agreement came out in favor of the new measures taken to mitigate sound. Marriott noted that the new agreement is stronger and more enforceable and that the community and Cloakroom can move forward without bad blood. “It is important that the community’s interests were represented in the settlement agreement,” said Marriott. The commission motioned, 3-2, to send a letter of support for the new agreement to ABRA.
Vote on Vacant 6E04 Seat to be Held During September Meeting
Three candidates have filed petitions with the Board of Elections to fill the 6E04 vacancy. Write-ins will not be allowed, and only 6E04 residents will be allowed to vote for the certified candidates, Miguel Ayala, David Jaffe, and Sterlicia Rodney. The vote will be held on Sept. 5 at 6:35 p.m. during the ANC 6E meeting. A bal-
lot box will be placed inside the meeting room, and each candidate will have an observer available to watch the voting. After the polls close at 7:35 p.m., two designated poll workers will open the box and count the votes. The results will be read to the commissioners during the meeting, and the commission will then vote on the winner to fill the vacancy.
Commission Supports Child Development Center Expansion
Bright Beginnings Deputy Director Doris Dupree requested support from the commission for expansion of a child development center before meeting with the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA). The center, located at 128 M St. NW on the first floor of the Perry School Community Center, started over 25 years ago to cater to homeless kids between the ages of six weeks and five years. The program offers educational services to children while their parents are looking for a job. The goal is to get the children kindergarten-ready by the time they leave the program so that they don’t appear to have been homeless. The center is licensed to take up to 98 children and is open from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. during the week. Dupree said that in order to provide services the center has had to double the staff and will need to expand. It currently has 28 teachers, and all but five have degrees in the childcare field. Those without a degree have met the required certificate requirements. Along with speech and physical therapists there are volunteers to support the staff. The center gives support to the children’s parents, guardians, and extended family during and after the program. The commission passed a motion to send a letter of support to BZA for the expansion.
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A representative of a three-unit apartment house located at 1400 Fifth St. NW requested support for BZA expansion to convert it into four, twolevel units. The property is vacant, and the representative is trying to upgrade it. Commissioner Brown has met with the applicant and reviewed the blueprints. “The applicant has done his due diligence and the design is consistent with the makeup of the community,” said Brown. The commission passed a motion to support the request with a stipulation that the petitioner includes support letters from adjacent property owners when meeting with the BZA.
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• The commission postponed a vote on a support request from Chaplin’s restaurant, located at 1501 Ninth St. NW, for a new enclosed sidewalk cafe, owing to the applicant’s not submitting the plans to the Historic Preservation Review Board. • The commission supported a permit request for New Covenant Evangelistic Center to hold an event at O Street Park on July 22. • The Metropolitan Police Department reported no homicides, two robberies excluding a gun, and three assaults with a dangerous weapon during June. It also reported 30 total property crimes: one burglary, 15 thefts, 12 thefts from auto, and two stolen autos.
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Changing Hands is a list of most residential sales in the Midcity DC area 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 BR
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$1,354,995 $1,230,000 $1,050,000
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Brookland 594 REGENT PL NE 1011 SIGSBEE PL NE 4429 13TH PL NE 4313 13TH PL NE 1329 RITCHIE PL NE 901 JACKSON ST NE 315 DOUGLAS ST NE 4006 12TH ST NE 1207 TAYLOR ST NE 2718 10TH ST NE 1307 HAMLIN ST NE 308 BRYANT ST NE 4705 12TH ST NE 1323 WEBSTER ST NE 740 FARADAY PL NE
$792,000 $746,500 $720,000 $699,000 $687,500 $662,000 $651,000 $633,000 $599,900 $575,000 $555,000 $550,000 $485,000 $370,000 $367,000
Capitol Hill 1119 EAST CAPITOL ST SE 1620 E ST SE 317 A ST SE 1206 EAST CAPITOL ST NE 1508 POTOMAC AVE SE 139 E ST SE 1113 D ST SE 1518 E ST SE 816 I ST NE 805 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE 916 6TH ST NE 1715 BAY ST SE 912 I ST NE 917 G ST SE 520 9TH ST SE 403 4TH ST NE 1373 A ST NE 727 7TH ST NE 335 16TH ST SE 1005 I ST SE 526 24TH ST NE 1210 MARYLAND AVE NE 1628 G ST SE 31 17TH ST SE 514 G ST NE
$2,075,000 $1,500,000 $1,465,000 $1,390,000 $1,280,000 $1,272,000 $1,137,500 $1,070,000 $990,000 $905,000 $885,000 $883,000 $870,000 $840,000 $817,000 $792,500 $789,450 $779,000 $749,000 $730,000 $680,000 $666,210 $657,099 $615,000 $1,220,000
3 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 4 3 2 2 3 3 2 5 4 4 4 4 4 2 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 2 3 2 3 3 3 2 3
Central 2019 N ST NW 2139 N ST NW
$2,995,000 $1,800,000
Columbia Heights 3467 14TH ST NW 1338 GIRARD ST NW 1306 FAIRMONT ST NW 1313 SHEPHERD ST NW 1364 OAK ST NW 3525 HOLMEAD PL NW 3647 11TH ST NW 1021 COLUMBIA RD NW
$1,300,000 $1,245,000 $1,050,000 $969,000 $960,200 $857,000 $850,000 $843,000
3 6 M I D CI T Y D C N EWS . C O M
6 5
1 3 4 5 5 5 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2
Petworth
1359 OAK ST NW 3717 KANSAS AVE NW 760 HOBART PL NW 1347 PERRY PL NW 664 COLUMBIA RD NW 1349 OTIS PL NW
$825,000 $810,000 $764,000 $760,000 $725,000 $701,500
6 4 3 5 3 3
Dupont 1453 SWANN ST NW 1515 CAROLINE ST NW 1704 Q ST NW
$1,175,000 $1,115,000 $1,950,000
3 2 6
Eckington 32 Q ST NE 1924 1ST ST NE
$981,352 $590,000
H Street 412 K ST NE 1144 4TH ST NE
$906,050 $835,000
4 3 4 3
Kalorama
2118 LEROY PL NW 2237 Q ST NW 1965 BILTMORE ST NW 2318 20TH ST NW
$4,150,000 $2,150,000 $1,795,000 $1,330,000
Ledroit Park 8 5 5 5 6 3 4 5
$2,500,000 $1,850,000 $1,699,000 $1,600,000 $1,535,000 $1,500,000 $1,360,000 $1,300,000 $935,000 $875,000 $826,000 $815,000 $730,000 $679,900 $635,000 $615,000 $530,000
2417 1ST ST NW 2233 1ST ST NW
$1,455,000 $1,100,000
27 4 7 3 4 6
Logan 1518 12TH ST NW
$1,285,000
Mount Pleasant 3112 18TH ST NW
$1,395,000
3 7
1676 IRVING ST NW 2021 ROSEMOUNT AVE NW 1826 KILBOURNE PL NW 3141 19TH ST NW 2356 CHAMPLAIN ST NW 1730 KENYON ST NW 1627 MONROE ST NW
$1,250,000 $1,070,000 $1,050,000 $1,047,000 $765,000 $740,000 $730,000
Old City #1 656 G ST NE 519 6TH ST NE 1333 INDEPENDENCE CT SE 1321 E ST NE 27 16TH ST SE 822 KENTUCKY AVE SE 1705 BAY ST SE 518 6TH ST NE 703 E ST NE 430 15TH ST NE 1434 F ST NE 825 9TH ST NE 1420 AMES PL NE 835 4TH ST NE 624 15TH ST NE 1327 POTOMAC AVE SE 1358 C ST NE 107 14TH ST NE 1821 BAY ST SE 537 TENNESSEE AVE NE 623 11TH ST NE 518 23RD PL NE 1733 F ST NE 1756 GALES ST NE 519 TENNESSEE AVE NE
$1,295,000 $1,010,000 $979,000 $950,000 $920,000 $880,000 $850,000 $835,000 $805,000 $785,600 $736,000 $732,500 $720,000 $720,000 $700,000 $650,000 $638,000 $630,000 $620,000 $603,000 $485,000 $423,000 $420,000 $354,000 $344,000
4 4 5 3 2 4 2 4 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 4 2 3 3 3 1 4 2 2 3
218 UPSHUR ST NW 4616 KANSAS AVE NW 5102 KANSAS AVE NW 5707 9TH ST NW 210 EMERSON ST NW 645 HAMILTON ST NW 919 DECATUR ST NW 927 FARRAGUT ST NW 5028 5TH ST NW 4530 9TH ST NW 454 DELAFIELD PL NW 730 WEBSTER ST NW 4224 8TH ST NW 531 KENNEDY ST NW 5228 1ST ST NW 618 KENNEDY ST NW 5735 9TH ST NW 241 INGRAHAM ST NW 228 EMERSON ST NW 921 EMERSON ST NW 5216 5TH ST NW 236 GALLATIN ST NW 5411 2ND ST NW
$906,000 $890,000 $830,119 $750,000 $700,000 $700,000 $700,000 $685,000 $672,500 $650,000 $625,000 $610,000 $610,000 $540,000 $535,000 $535,000 $479,900 $465,000 $455,000 $450,000 $399,000 $399,000 $639,000
6 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 3 4 3 3 4 5 3 3 3 3 3 4 2 3 3
Shaw 1609 8TH ST NW 1011 S ST NW 625 Q ST NW 904 O ST NW
$1,325,000 $1,245,000 $1,092,000 $940,000
Takoma Park 524 VAN BUREN ST NW 28 WALNUT ST NW 32 UNDERWOOD ST NW 84 RITTENHOUSE ST NE 6128 1ST PL NE 6032 SLIGO MILL RD NE
$610,000 $736,000 $539,000 $510,000 $460,000 $275,000
3 3 3 3 2 5 3 4 3 3
Trinidad 1348 LEVIS ST NE 1515 NEAL ST NE 1271 HOLBROOK TER NE 1285 OATES ST NE 1932 BENNETT PL NE 1156 MORSE ST NE 1627 11TH PL NE
$799,000 $759,000 $685,000 $599,901 $575,000 $500,000 $485,000
4 4 4 3 3 3 3
1749 L ST NE 1708 LYMAN PL NE 1232 SIMMS PL NE
$475,000 $330,000 $320,000
2 2 3
U Street Corridor
Chinatown 715 6TH ST NW #203
$725,000
2
Columbia Heights
1336 PARKWOOD PL NW #1 $899,900 3 2120 10TH ST NW $1,335,000 3 809 EUCLID ST NW #2 $850,000 3 925 W ST NW $680,000 2 1428 SHEPHERD ST NW #1 $750,000 3 2218 12TH ST NW $805,000 2 3035 15TH ST NW #401 $749,000 2 1210 T ST NW $1,300,000 5 1309 PARK RD NW #302 $739,000 2 2717 13TH ST NW #A $710,000 3 2827 15TH ST NW #102 $651,250 2 1105 PARK RD NW #3 $640,000 2 1453 GIRARD ST NW #3 $639,000 2 1300 MONROE ST NW #1 $638,000 2 1130 COLUMBIA RD NW #2 $605,000 2 Adams Morgan 1451 BELMONT ST NW #206 $578,500 1 1700 KALORAMA RD NW #409 $975,000 2 3465 14TH ST NW #D $572,500 2 1700 KALORAMA RD NW #403 $849,000 2 2030 8TH ST NW #402 $560,000 1 1701 KALORAMA RD NW #314 $669,000 2 1454 EUCLID ST NW #7 $552,250 2 1701 KALORAMA RD NW #212 $605,000 2 2703 11TH ST NW #1 $545,000 2 2633 ADAMS MILL RD NW #205 $560,000 2 1451 BELMONT ST NW ##103 $524,550 1 2328 CHAMPLAIN ST NW #326 $555,000 1 1361 IRVING ST NW #9 $516,666 2 1722 U ST NW #A $499,000 2 3525 14TH ST NW #1 $499,900 2 3101 SHERMAN AVE NW ##405 $485,000 2 Atlas District 1451 BELMONT ST NW #414 $480,000 1 1350 MARYLAND AVE NE #414 $399,000 1 1308 CLIFTON ST NW #118 $458,000 2 1401 COLUMBIA RD NW #410 $451,000 2 Bloomingdale 3473 14TH ST NW #1 $434,000 2 59 RANDOLPH PL NW #PH $792,500 2 $428,000 1 2901 16TH ST NW #103 1465NW COLUMBIA RD NW #302 $409,000 1 Brookland 2608 SHERMAN AVE NW #202 $399,990 2 1032 OTIS ST NE #301 $619,000 2 3101 SHERMAN AVE NW ##201 $395,000 0 1032 OTIS ST NE #202 $609,000 2 3101 SHERMAN AVE NW ##404 $365,000 0 1038 OTIS ST NE #101 $516,000 2 3900-3902 14TH ST NW #621 $359,500 1 3213 12TH ST NE #101 $500,000 2 3101 SHERMAN AVE NW ##403 $355,000 2 1032 OTIS ST NE #101 $499,000 2 3101 SHERMAN AVE NW #101 $345,000 1 1032 OTIS ST NE #G01 $475,500 2 3101 SHERMAN AVE NW ##205 $345,000 2 1033 MICHIGAN AVE NE $471,000 3 3101 SHERMAN AVE NW ##203 $345,000 0 1032 OTIS ST NE #G02 $457,500 2 3101 SHERMAN AVE NW ##204 $330,000 2 2701 4TH ST NE #402 $370,000 2 3135 HAWTHORNE DR NE #3135 $354,000 2 Dupont 421 EVARTS ST NE #1 $352,000 2 1767 P ST NW #4 $672,500 1 401 EVARTS ST NE #202 $310,000 2 2008 16TH ST NW #204 $475,000 2 2615 4TH ST NE #206 $266,000 1 1900 S ST NW #301 $420,000 1 1825 T ST NW #404 $404,000 1 Capitol Hill 2141 P ST NW #201 $390,000 1 645 MARYLAND AVE NE #201A $1,595,000 3 1 SCOTT CIR NW #502 $275,000 1 401 13TH ST NE #PH2 $875,000 2 1601 18TH ST NW #1015 $267,000 0 440 12TH ST NE #210 $625,999 2 2025 HILLYER PL NW #3 $1,095,000 2 410 11TH ST NE #15 $605,000 3 1619 R ST NW #401 $722,000 2 310 EAST CAPITOL ST NE #E $530,000 1 1759 WILLARD ST NW #1 $560,000 2 18 9TH ST NE #403 $520,000 2 1833 S ST NW #41 $510,000 2 901 SOUTH CAROLINA AVE SE #3 $427,000 1 1619 R ST NW #LL3 $355,000 1 420 16TH ST SE #310 $423,500 2 1414 22ND ST NW #34 $1,399,900 2 327 10TH ST SE #8 $403,000 2 1391 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE #238 $399,900 1 Eckington 1391 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE #360 $395,000 1 1912 3RD ST NE #1 $649,900 2 73 14TH ST NE #73 $384,900 1 150 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #401 $545,000 2 1218 D ST SE #101 $322,500 1 1921 2ND ST NE #202 $470,000 2 305 C ST NE #210 $302,500 0 2002 4TH ST NE #1 $455,000 2 414 SEWARD SQ SE #403 $240,000 0 2004 3RD ST NE #102 $285,000 1
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Central 1155 23RD ST NW #N4A 616 E ST NW #214 2425 L ST NW #412 1111 25TH ST NW #408 777 7TH ST NW #1113 1111 25TH ST NW #307 1111 25TH ST NW #622 631 D ST NW #726 400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #616 400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #1222 915 E ST NW #909 631 D ST NW #537 916 G ST NW #705 1230 23RD ST NW #601 1325 18TH ST NW #410 616 E ST NW #1107 1260 21ST ST NW #608 2130 N ST NW #101
$1,240,000 $900,000 $760,000 $669,000 $645,000 $610,000 $600,000 $580,000 $565,000 $535,000 $475,000 $442,000 $425,000 $407,000 $365,000 $335,000 $330,000 $261,000
2 3 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0
H Street Corridor 1111 ORREN ST NE #503
$459,900
2
Kalorama 2411-1/2 20TH ST NW #1008 1910 KALORAMA RD NW #403 1854 MINTWOOD PL NW #5 1801 WYOMING AVE NW #4 1822 VERNON ST NW #306 1880 COLUMBIA RD NW #103 2010 KALORAMA RD NW #101 1840 VERNON ST NW #301 2010 KALORAMA RD NW #505 1910 KALORAMA RD NW #502 1816 KALORAMA RD NW #102 2032 BELMONT RD NW #223
$930,000 $850,000 $650,000 $615,000 $590,000 $525,000 $499,000 $478,500 $450,000 $369,000 $365,000 $299,000
Ledroit Park 55 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #1
$779,000
2 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 0 1 1 3
2015 FLAGLER PL NW #1 150 V ST NW #V402 2035 2ND ST NW #G106 2129 1ST ST NW #4 1907 3RD ST NW #204 345 OAKDALE PL NW #101
$636,425 $500,000 $495,000 $362,000 $340,000 $270,000
Logan Circle 1637 13TH ST NW #A 1637 13TH ST NW #B 1645 13TH ST NW #A 1515 15TH ST NW #222 1602 VERMONT AVE NW #2 1310 T ST NW #2 1602 VERMONT AVE NW #1 930 FRENCH ST NW #1 1400 CHURCH ST NW #611 1401 CHURCH ST NW #505 1400 CHURCH ST NW #201 1209 O ST NW #3 1408 Q ST NW #22 1441 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #402 1437 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #709 1211 13TH ST NW #804 1111 11TH ST NW #301 1311 13TH ST NW #101 1445 CHURCH ST NW #12 1415 T ST NW #201
$1,199,000 $997,000 $752,000 $1,790,000 $1,500,000 $1,425,000 $1,350,000 $1,295,000 $1,115,000 $1,040,000 $1,010,000 $905,000 $840,000 $758,000 $728,000 $675,000 $649,900 $609,000 $549,000 $335,000
Mount Pleasant 1821 NEWTON NW #4 1724 PARK RD NW #3 1613 HARVARD ST NW #307 1821 NEWTON NW #3 1949 CALVERT ST NW #D 1615 KENYON ST NW #27 2630 ADAMS MILL RD NW #206 3060 16TH ST NW #311 2611 ADAMS MILL RD NW #T1 2714 ONTARIO RD NW #3
Mount Vernon Triangle
555 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #1418 910 M ST NW #714 910 M ST NW #712 400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #1320 811 4TH ST NW #314 400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #612
$736,500 $720,000 $587,000 $540,000 $444,000 $375,000 $374,900 $365,000 $349,000 $710,000 $737,000 $1,299,000 $1,250,000 $635,000 $395,000 $555,000
Old City #1 1512 F ST NE #2 326 12TH ST NE #A 1335 CONSTITUTION AVE NE #A 1025 1ST ST SE #509 1512 F ST NE #4 1636 MASSACHUSETTS AVE SE #1 1512 F ST NE #1 1025 1ST ST SE #901 1816 D ST NE #3 1367 FLORIDA AVE NE #301 1513 CONSTITUTION AVE NE #4 1391 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE #216 426 18TH ST NE #1 426 18TH ST NE #3 308 13TH ST SE #4 1520 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE #2 420 16TH ST SE #308
$530,000 $808,000 $715,000 $600,000 $575,000 $575,000 $540,000 $533,000 $530,000 $470,000 $429,000 $379,000 $370,000 $360,000 $359,000 $351,000 $305,000
Old City #2 1437 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #801 1632 S ST NW #32 1717 P ST NW #C 1450 CHURCH ST NW #503 475 K ST NW #908 1229 12TH ST NW #204 1001 L ST NW #502 442 M ST NW #7 1406 CORCORAN ST NW #B 1212 M ST NW #403 437 NEW YORK AVE NW #406 1135 6TH ST NW #4
$1,635,000 $1,199,000 $1,045,000 $799,000 $789,000 $777,000 $775,000 $744,000 $730,000 $725,000 $708,000 $705,000
2 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 3 3 2 1 3 2 3 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
1209 13TH ST NW #202 1533 P ST NW #4 1939 17TH ST NW #A 2125 14TH ST NW #330 1117 10TH ST NW #603 1930 18TH ST NW #2 2020 12TH ST NW #702 1215 10TH ST NW #22 1306 12TH ST NW #A 1390 V ST NW #521 2001 12TH ST NW #316 1939 12TH ST NW #404 1111 11TH ST NW #202 811 4TH ST NW #208 1767 U ST NW #2 2001 16TH ST NW #102 1239 VERMONT AVE NW #1007 1625 S ST NW #6 1420 N ST NW #816 1125 12TH ST NW #4
$685,000 $650,000 $640,000 $605,000 $600,000 $569,000 $540,000 $518,000 $492,000 $480,000 $465,000 $443,000 $420,000 $399,999 $360,500 $335,000 $310,000 $255,000 $240,000 $204,900
Penn Quarter 631 D ST NW #426 616 E ST NW #612
$640,000 $470,000
2 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 2 1
Petworth 537 QUINCY ST NW #2 4308 GEORGIA AVE NW #501 816 KENNEDY ST NW #3 5407 9TH ST NW #110
$650,000 $589,900 $408,800 $300,000
3 2 2 1
Shaw 1011 M ST NW #902 1637 MARION ST NW #200 440 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #201 929 FLORIDA AVE NW #14 1512 MARION ST NW #304 910 M ST NW #302
$1,075,000 $665,000 $584,500 $317,745 $231,650 $490,000
SW/Waterfront 525 WATER ST SW #421 525 WATER ST SW #208 525 WATER ST SW #103 525 WATER ST SW #327 525 WATER ST SW #423 350 G ST SW #N202 350 G ST SW #N112 241 G ST SW #118
$829,900 $654,900 $614,900 $409,900 $389,900 $555,000 $391,000 $625,000
2 2 2 0 0 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 3
Trinidad 1330 MONTELLO AVE NE #1 1239 SIMMS PL NE #5 1138 FLORIDA AVE NE #2 2221 M ST NE #101 2221 M ST NE #202 1220 HOLBROOK TER NE #200 1240 18TH ST NE #2
$619,500 $399,999 $340,000 $335,000 $265,000 $263,000 $167,500
Truxton Circle 27 N ST NW #2
$680,000
U Street 2250 11TH ST NW #402 2216 11TH ST NW #4 2214 11TH ST NW #3 1939 12TH ST NW #204 2020 12TH ST NW #216 2030 8TH ST NW #PH-001 929 FLORIDA AVE NW #6007 2020 12TH ST NW #112 2101 11TH ST NW #303 2001 16TH ST NW #307
$920,000 $800,000 $669,000 $420,000 $699,000 $1,400,000 $928,000 $764,900 $659,000 $399,000
West End 1177 22ND ST NW #1E 2425 L ST NW #224 1099 22ND ST NW #803 1111 25TH ST NW #822 1111 25TH ST NW #804 1117 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #T1 u
$1,200,000 $658,000 $650,000 $575,000 $360,000 $297,500
2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 0 1
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