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Downtown Holiday Market. Through Dec. 23, noon to 8 PM, daily. More than 150 exhibitors and artisans (rotating on a weekly basis) selling an array of high-quality gift items including fine art, crafts, jewelry, pottery, photography, clothing, tasty treats, and hot beverages. Market is located on F street NW, between 7th and 9th Street. US Capitol Christmas Tree. The tree is lit every evening from nightfall until 11 PM through January 1. Visit anytime. capitolchristmastree.com.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Christmas Carolâ&#x20AC;? at The Little Theatre of Alexandria. Through Dec. 19. The family-favorite classic by Charles Dickens, equipped with special effects, Victorian carols and Tiny Tim returns to the Little Theatre of Alexandria. $15. The Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St., Alexandria, VA. 703-683-0496. thelittletheatre.com.

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Georgetown GLOW. Through Dec. 20. The Georgetown BID’s holiday celebration featuring public light-art installations, holiday windows, live music, merchant promotions and more. In its second year, Georgetown GLOW will expand from a weekend celebration to 10 days of cheer and wonder. Attendance to GLOW is free. georgetowndc.com.

The National Christmas Tree is illuminated on the Ellipse in Washington DC. The White House is visible in the background. Photo: Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson

Step Afrika! Magical Musical Holiday Step Show 2015 at the Atlas. Through Dec. 22. DC’s internationally-known percussive dance company invites you to celebrate the holidays with clapping, stomping and all around fun for all ages featuring their furry friends from the Animal Kingdom, and a special dance party with DJ Frosty the Snowman. $15$39.50. The Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-3997993. atlasarts.org. The Nutcracker at the Warner. Through Dec. 27. Set in Georgetown and replete with swirling snowflakes, cherry blossoms and historical characters, including George Washington as the heroic nutcracker, The Washington Ballet’s The Nutcracker has become a tradition for

Navy Band Holiday Concerts. Dec. 19, 7:30 PM and Dec. 20, 3 PM. This concert combines the musical forces of multiple ensembles from the US Navy Band for an entertaining familyfriendly show. Santa appears. Free. Concerts are always “sold out” but there are standby seats and always some empty seats. DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D St. NW. navyband.navy.mil.

National Christmas Tree (aka White House Christmas Tree). Tree is lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. Visit thenationaltree.org for nightly entertainment schedule. generations of family and friends to celebrate the holidays. Warner Theater, 513 13th St. NW. 202-7834000. warnertheatredc.com.

“Season’s Greenings” at the Botanic Garden. Open daily through Jan. 3, 10 AM to 5 PM. Botanic Garden invites you to remember Photo: Courtesy of the U.S. Navy Band

that the best things in life are free-the fragrance of a freshly cut fir tree, the magic of holiday lights and sumptuous decorations, and the delight of a child discovering the make¬ believe world of model trains. The train show is “Pollination Station,” and will feature sculptures of pollinators like butterflies, bees, and bats, as well as flowers and plants--all made from plants. Free. 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. usbg.gov. Black Nativity at Anacostia Playhouse. Through Jan. 3. Langston Hughes chronicles and celebrates the birth of Jesus, while also celebrating the birth of Blackness. This classic story told through gospel, blues, funk, jazz, and dance asks you to look inward and find the wonder in life. $10-$35. Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Pl. SE. 202290-2328. theateralliance.com.

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Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. 202-3286000. thelincolntheatre.org.

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The Joy of Christmas at National Cathedral. Dec. 12 and 13, 4 PM. A Washington tradition with carillon, Advent wreath procession, the great organ, and traditional carols led by the Cathedral Choral Society. $25$75. Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-5376200. nationalcathedral.org.

Waterskiing Santa at Old Town Alexandria Waterfront. Dec. 24, 1 PM (meet Santa and his crew at 1:30 PM). Best viewing is from Founders Park. Santa will meet kids for 30 minutes under the gazebo in front of Blackwall Hitch. Alexandria’s Waterfront between King and Oronoco Streets, Alexandria, VA. waterskiingsanta.com. Christmas on the Potomac at National Harbor. Through Jan. 3. More than two million twinkling lights, amazing nightly snowfall and dancing fountains. Back this year is ICE! with a new theme featuring Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town. Enjoy a live ice carving zone, a Gingerbread Decorating Corner, and the Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt and much more. 201 Waterfront St., National Harbor, MD. 301-965-4000.

Celebrate Kwanzaa at Dance Place. Dec. 12, 8 PM and Dec 13, 4 PM. Kick off the holiday season with Dance Place as Coyaba Dance Theater hosts their annual Kwanzaa Celebration, displaying the excitement and vibrancy of the holiday with their work based around the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Dance Place, 3225 Eighth St. NE. 202-269-1600. danceplace.org.

Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market. Dec. 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20. Market features handcrafted work from local artists; handmade ornaments to benefit Del Ray Artisans; plus a Bake Sale to benefit Alexandria Tutoring Consortium. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. TheDelRayArtisans.org.

Christmas at Mount Vernon. Through Jan. 6, 9 AM to 4 PM. Holiday visitors will enjoy themed decorations, chocolate-making demonstrations, and 18th century dancing. Mount Vernon by Candlelight is on Dec. 20, 5 to 8 PM. George Washington’s Estate & Gardens, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. $17/adult, $8/child, 5 and under free. 703780-2000. mountvernon.org.

Dumbarton Concerts: A Celtic Christmas. Dec. 12, 4 PM and 8 PM; Dec. 13, 4 PM. A holiday tradition for over 25 years, the Barnes and Hampton Celtic Consort performs traditional Celtic music alongside Christmas carols by candlelight. $17-$35. Dumbarton United Methodist Church, 3133 Dumbarton St. NW. dumbartonconcerts.org.

Gay Men’s Chorus “Rewrapped” at the Lincoln. Dec. 12 and 13. Not your grandmother’s carols! Your favorite holiday songs as you’ve never heard them before. Tickets are at GMCW.org. Lincoln

An Irish Carol at Keegan Theatre. Dec. 12 to 31. The story, an homage to Dickens’ classic, is told as only the Irish can. An Irish Carol

follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has distanced himself from others and lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self protection and material success. Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW. 202-265-3767. keegantheatre.com. National Gallery of Art Holiday Concerts. Dec. 13, 3:30 PM. Trio Sefardi celebrates Hanukkah. Dec. 20, 3:30 PM. Eric Mintel Quartet performs music in recognition of the 50th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas. Jan. 3, 3:30 PM. The New York Opera Society rings in the New Year with singers and a pair of ballroom dancers in a Viennese-style New Year concert. Concerts in the West Building, West Garden Court. nga.gov. Thomas Circle Singers “Sing We All Nowell”. Dec. 13, 4 PM. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 4900 Connecticut Ave. NW. thomascirclesingers.org. Choir of the Church of the Epiphany Christmas Concert. Dec. 15, 12:10 to 1 PM. Seasonal musical

Folger Consort in 2009’s A Renaissance Christmas. Photo: Mig Dooley

Folger Consort’s The Season Bids Us. Dec. 18 to 23. The Italian violinist Giovanni Antonio Guido spent most of his life in France and published his Scherzi Armonici sopra le Quattro Stagioni dell’Anno (The Four Seasons) in the early 18th century in Versailles. It is not certain whether these delightful pieces for violins and bass preceded those of Vivaldi, but both composers included charming poems with each season. This program combines Guido’s engaging and pyrotechnical “seasons” with Christmas music for soprano and strings by Marc-Antoine Charpentier in a joyous celebration to ring in the holiday season. $40-$50. Concerts are across the street from the Folger at the Church of the Reformation. folger.edu.

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Smithsonian Encore Chorale Free Holiday Concert. Dec. 17, 7:30 PM. The program will feature holiday and seasonal pieces including Rise Up and Follow that Star, Ose Shalom, and A Musicological Journey Through the 12 Days of Christmas. Guest artist for the concert will be clarinetist Edna Huang. In addition, the audience will be invited to join the chorale in a sing-along of holiday favorites. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G ST. NW. 202-347-2635. encorecreativity.org.

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fare from the church’s premier musical ensemble. Admission is free, however a $10 donation is suggested. 1317 G ST. NW. 202-347-2635. epiphanydc.org.

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A Folger Holiday. Dec. 18, 5 PM. Join Folger Theatre and Folger Consort for a celebration of the season. Explore the Folger exhibition Age of Lawyers, and do a little holiday shopping. All attendees receive food, drink, and a 10% discount on items purchased at the Folger Gift Shop. Free. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu. Bethlehem Prayer Service at the National Cathedral. Dec. 19, 10 AM. Join worshipers in the nave for the ninth annual joint simulcast Christmas service with the people of Bethlehem. Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-5376200. nationalcathedral.org.

Wreaths Across America at Arlington Cemetery. Dec. 12, 9:30 AM. Opening Ceremony is at 9:30 AM at McClellan Gate. Volunteers will receive a short briefing then move to the designated areas of the cemetery to participate in the laying of wreaths at headstones. There is no registration or sign up required to participate in the wreath laying. All you do is show up the morning of the ceremony. For more information, go to wreathsacrossamerica.org.

Kennedy Center Messiah Sing-Along. Dec. 23, 8 PM. Features the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, a 200-voice choir, professional soloists, and a very enthusiastic audience in a glorious “sing-along” of Handel’s beloved masterpiece. Free. Tickets will be given away, two per person in line, in front of the Concert Hall beginning at 6 PM, day-of. kennedy-center.org. Christmas at Washington National Cathedral. Dec. 24, 6 PM, Carols by Candlelight; 10 PM, Festival Holy Eucharist

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Zoolights. Through Jan. 1, 5 to 9 PM nightly, except Dec. 24, 25 and 31. Don’t miss your chance to meander through the Zoo when it is covered with thousands of sparkling lights, attend special keeper talks, and enjoy live entertainment. Free. National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. nationalzoo.si.edu. New in 2015 at Zoolights. Dec. 10 and 17, Date Nights. There is paid admission, adult drinks, photo opps, carousel rides--activities that are fun on a date. These nights are for ages over 21 only. nationalzoo.si.edu. by the Chicago Neo-Futurists. After the show, the audience will be invited to join the cast for a New Year’s party featuring unlimited beer and wine,

dessert by Milk Bar, and a champagne toast. Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D St. NW. 202-3933939. woollymammoth.net.

Aaron Serotsky from the Original New York Company. Photo: Carol Rosegg

Stars of David: Story to Song Holiday Special at Theater J. Dec. 22 to 27. A funny and captivating musical revue celebrating the lives of your favorite Jewish public figures. Theater J, 1529 16th St. NW. 800-494-8497. washingtondcjcc.org.a

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First Night Alexandria. Dec. 31, 7 PM to fireworks at midnight. This annual New Year’s Eve bash takes over Old Town Alexandria with more than 100 performances at 22 indoor venues, with live music, dancing, children’s face painting and games. Fireworks at midnight on the river. $15 before Dec. 17; $20, after. Kids under 12 and active military, free. firstnightalexandria.org.

National Gallery of Art rotunda is decorated for Christmas. Photo: Alice Rose

Caroling in the National Gallery of Art Rotunda. Dec. 12, 13, 19 and 20; 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM. National Gallery of Art, Fourth St. and Constitution Ave. NW. nga.gov. New Year’s Eve Swing Dance at Glen Echo. Dec. 31, 8 PM to 12:30 AM. Beginning swing lesson at 8 PM is followed by dancing from 9 PM to 12:30 AM. No partner necessary. Light refreshments served. $25. americanswing.org. Annapolis New Year’s Eve Celebration. Dec. 31, 7:30 PM to midnight. Free. Susan Campbell Park, Annapolis, MD. 410-263-7940. visitannapolis.org. u

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Escher String Quartet performs at the Phillips Collection on Dec. 20 at 4 PM. Photo: Sophie Zhai

Sunday Concerts at the Phillips. Dec. 13, Shai Wosner; Dec. 20, Escher Quartet; 4 PM. $30, $15 for members, students, and visitors 6 to 18; includes museum admission for the day of the concert. Advance reservations recommended. phillipscollection.org/music.

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Music at 9:30. Dec. 12, The Pietasters; Dec. 15, The Arcs; Dec. 16; Dec. 27, Clutch; Dec. 30 and 31, St. Paul and The Broken Bones; Jan 1 and 2, Gogol Bordello. 815 V St. NW. 877-435-9849. 930.com. Music at Black Cat. Dec. 13, The Get Up KIds, 20th Anniversary Tour; Dec. 17, Jucifer; Dec. 18, Government Issue; Dec. 19, Perfect Pussy; Dec. 22, Dagger Moon Scanners; Dec. 24, Hickory Dave Takes on Christmas Eve; Dec. 27, Ruse de Guerre; Dec. 29, The Queer Bigwig; Dec. 31, The Black Cat New Year’s Ball; Jan. 2, Dog’s Night; Jan. 12, Seasick Gladiator. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. blackcatdc.com. An Evening at the Garden. Dec. 15, Capital Accord Chorus, choral; Dec. 17, The Capital Hearings, acapella; Dec. 22, 40 Thieves, Irish folk rock; Dec. 24, Tony Craddock Jr. and Cold Front, jazz; and Dec. 29, Project Natale, jazz. Music starts at 6 PM. The Garden is open 10 AM to 8 PM during this free concert series. US Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. usbg.gov. Music at the Lincoln. Dec. 16, Foals; Dec. 17, Johnnyswim Christmas. Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. 202-328-6000. thelincolndc.com. Music at the U Street Music Hall. Dec. 17, FKJ; Dec. 18, RDGLDGRN and Matthew Dear; Dec. 19, Chris Lake; Dec. 20, DC Funk/Punk Revival; Dec. 23, Beautiful Swimmers; Dec. 26, Moon Boots; Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve; Jan. 2, Dan Deacon (DJ Set); Jan. 8, DJ Harvey. U Street Music Hall, 1115 U St. NW. 202-588-1889. ustreetmusichall.com. Music at Ebenezers. Dec. 17, Von Strantz, Juliet Lloyd, Vilai Harrington, Luke Mitchen. Ebenezers Coffeehouse, 201 F St. NE. 202-558-6900. ebenezerscoffeehouse.com. Concert at the Library of Congress. Dec. 18, 7:30 PM, Borro-

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Washington Capitals Ice Hockey. Dec. 16, 18, 26 and 30. Verizon Center. capitals.nhl.com. Washington Capitals Practice Schedule. Non-game day, 10:30 AM; game day, 10 AM; and day after game, 11 AM. All practices are at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, 627 No. Glebe Rd., Suite 800, Arlington, VA. They are free and open to the public. kettlercapitalsiceplex.com.

meo String Quartet. These free concerts are in the Coolidge Auditorium located on the ground floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. SE. loc.gov Jazz Night in Southwest. Every Friday, 6 to 9 PM. Dec. 18, Phil Butts Big Band; Dec. 26, Wes Biles Trio Presents; Jan. 2, Jazz Masters featuring Ernie Douglas & Whit Williams; Jan. 9, The Kristine Key Experience; Jan. 16, 17th Jazz Night Anniversary Celebration.

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The cover is $5. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. 202-4847700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org Blues Night in Southwest. Every Monday, 6 to 9 PM. Dec. 14, Little Royal Live!; Dec. 21, The Nighthawks; Dec. 28, Shirleta Settles & Friends; Jan. 4, Clarence Turner Blues Band; Jan. 11, Eddie Jones and the Young Bucks; Jan. 18, Vince Evans Blues Band; Jan. 25, Jacques & Margie Live!; Feb. 1, Avon Dews Blues Revue. The cover is $5. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. 202-484-7700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org Church of the Epiphany Weekly Concerts. Every Tuesday, 12:10 PM. Free but offering taken. 1317 G ST. NW. 202-347-2635. epiphanydc.org

THEATER AND FILM

The Klunch’s Presents Elaine Mays’ George is Dead. Through Dec. 19. Carla’s holidays take an unexpected turn when her mother’s zillionairess former employer, Doreen, shows up in the dead of night to announce the sudden passing of her husband. But tensions mount and sympathies fade as Carla is reminded that Doreen could, quite possibly, be the most annoying asshole on Earth. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St., NW. 202-462-7833. theklunch.com. Pericles at the Folger. Through Dec. 20. Pericles, Prince of Tyre, sets sail on an extraordinary journey through the decades and is blown from the coasts of Phoenicia to Greece and to Turkey. Chased by the wicked King of Antioch, Pericles finds his true love in Thaisa and loses her and their daughter Marina on the rough seas. Folger Theater, 201 E. Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077. folger.edu. Sons of the Prophet at Theater J. Through Dec. 20. This dark comedy centers on Joseph, a young Lebanese-American man in Nazareth, Penn. After Joseph’s father dies in the wake of a freak accident involving a plastic deer decoy, he’s pretty sure lightning won’t strike twice. Theater J, 1529 16th St. NW. 800-4948497. washingtondcjcc.org. Oliver at Arena. Through Jan. 3. Artistic Director Molly Smith blends the chaotic worlds of Victorian London with 2015 London to infuse a modern edge to the classic story about an innocent orphan living among double-dealing thieves and con men. arenastage.org. Kiss Me‚ Kate at Shakespeare. Through Jan. 3. It’s “another opening of another show” with Kiss Me, Kate, American musical theatre’s greatest trib-

ute to the Bard. As they try to stage a musical version of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, sparks fly on and off stage between Fred Graham, the show’s director and star, and Lilli Vanessi, his leading lady—and ex-wife. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. shakespearetheatre.org. Bad Jews at Studio. Through Jan. 3. The night after their grandfather’s funeral, three cousins engage in a verbal battle royale over a family heirloom. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. 202-3323300. studiotheatre.org. Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Woolly. Through Jan. 3. The Chicago-based NeoFuturists return to Woolly for the fifth time with their never-the-same-twice mini-play extravaganza inspired by Dada, surrealism, and the spontaneity of late-night sketch comedy. Audiences choose the order of the plays, so every performance is a unique experience. Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D St. NW. 202-393-3939. woollymammoth.net. Mosaic’s The Gospel of LovingKindness at the Atlas. Through Jan. 3. A hymn-and-hip-hoptinged elegy, updated for its Washington premiere, the play tells the story of Manny, a 17-year-old who sings for President Obama at the White House and is shot to death three weeks later on the South Side of Chicago for his Air Jordan sneakers. $25-$50. The Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. atlasarts.org. West Side Story at Signature. Through Jan. 24. The musical, a collaboration of music, dance and theater giants Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Jerome Robbins and Arthur Laurents, is considered by some to be one of the greatest musicals of all time. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Shirlington, VA. signature-theatre.org. Angelika Pop Up Movies at Union Market. Dec. 15, The Lady of the Camellias - Bolshoi Ballet; Dec. 20, The Nutcracker-Bolshoi Ballet. Dec. 20, It’s a Wonderful Life. Angelika Pop Up at Union Market, 550 Penn St. NE. 571-512-3311. angelikafilmcenter.com/dc. The Sisters Wosensweig at Theater J. Jan. 13 to Feb. 21. The Rosensweig sisters are different as can be – a no-nonsense international banker, a kvelling mother of four and a bohemian worldtraveling journalist. When the three hilariously reunite at Sara’s London home for her 54th birthday celebration, a barrage of suitors and unexpected revelations make for one interesting weekend. A heartfelt comedy about women grappling with their life choices. Theater J, 1529 16th St. NW. 800-494-8497. washingtondcjcc.org.

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SPORTS AND FITNESS

Washington Wizards Basketball. Dec. 19, 21, 23 and 28; Jan. 1, 3, 6 and 8. Verizon Center. nba.com/wizards Yoga at Northwest One Library. Saturdays, noon to 1:30 p.m. Free beginner/intermediate yoga classes. All are welcome and mats and blocks provided. Northwest One Neighborhood Library, 155 L St. NW. 202-939-5946. dclibrary.org. Soothing Sunday Yoga at Shaw Library. Sundays, 1:30 PM. Presented by Aparna, a certified a yoga instructor, this class is perfect for beginners, featuring soothing Hatha yoga and meditation. All participants must sign a waiver and be at least 18 years old. Bring your own mat or towel. Session takes place in the sunny story time room on the first floor. Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. 202-727-1288. dclibrary.org/watha. Canal Park Ice Skating. Through mid-March. Mondays and Tuesdays, noon to 7 PM; Wednesday to Friday, noon to 9 PM; Saturdays, 11 AM to 10 PM; and Sunday, 11 AM to 7 PM Adults are $9; children, seniors and military are $8; skate rental is $4. It’s open every day including all holidays but the hours vary. Canal Park is at 202 M St. SE. canalparkdc.org. National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Skating. Through Mar. 13. Open Monday to Thursday, 10 AM to 9 PM; Friday, 10 AM to 11 PM; Saturday, 11 AM to 11 PM; Sunday, 11 AM. to 9 PM. $8.50 for adults; $7.50 for age 50 and over, age 12 and under, and students with a valid school ID for two hour session beginning on the hour. $3 for skate rental. Seventh Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-216-9397. nga.gov. Washington Harbour Ice Rink. Through mid-March. Monday to Tuesday, noon to 7 PM; Wednesday to Thursday, noon to 9 PM; Fridays, noon to 10 PM; Saturdays, 10 AM to 10 PM; Sundays, 10 AM to 7 PM. Skating is $9-$10. Skate rental is $5. Washington Harbour is at 3050 K St. NW. 202-706-7666. thewashingtonharbour.com. Public Skating at Fort Dupont Ice Arena. Fridays, noon to 2 PM and Saturdays 12:45 to 1:45 PM. Public Skate, $5 for adults (13-64); $4 for seniors and children (5-12); $3, skate rental. Fort Dupont Ice Arena, 3779 Ely Pl. SE. 202584-5007. fdia.org. Closest Indoor Public Pools. Turkey Thicket, 1100 Michigan Ave. NE. Open Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 8 PM; Saturdays, noon to 5 PM; closed, Sundays. 202-5769236. Rumsey Pool, 635 North Carolina Ave. SE. Open Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 9 AM and noon to 9 PM; Saturdays, 1 PM to 5 PM; Sundays, 10 AM to 5 PM. 202724-4495. The pools are heated and free for DC residents. Have ID with you. dpr.dc.gov.

MARKETS

Eastern Market. Daily except Mondays and important holidays. Weekdays, 7 AM to 7 PM; Saturdays, 7 AM to 5 PM;

Sundays, 9 AM to 5 PM. Flea market and arts and crafts market open Saturdays and Sundays, 9 AM to 6 PM. Eastern Market is Washington’s last continually operated “old world” market. 200 block of Seventh Street SE. 202-698-5253. easternmarketdc.com. H Street NE Farmers Market. Saturdays, through Dec. 19, 9 AM to noon. Located at H and 13th Streets NE. freshfarmmarket.org.

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. theedgewoodcivicassociationdc.org. Logan Circle Citizens Association. Visit logancircle.org/ calendar for meeting dates and times. logancircle.org.

Dupont Circle Farmers Market. Sundays, 10 AM to 1 PM. 20th Street and Mass. Avenue NW, 1500 block of 20th Street NW. 202-362-8889. freshfarmmarket.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.

Branch Avenue Pawn Parking Lot Flea Market. Saturdays. Set up after 10 AM. 3128 Branch Ave., Temple Hills, MD.

U Street Neighborhood Association. Second Thursday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Source, 1835 14th St. NW.

Fresh Tuesdays at Eastern Market. Tuesdays, 3 to 7 PM. Farmers’ line of fresh produce. Eastern Market, 200 block of Seventh St. SE. 202-698-5253. easternmarketdc.com.

ANC 1A. Second Wednesday, 7 PM. Harriet Tubman Elementary School, 3101 13th St. NW. 202-588-7278. anc1a.org.

Union Market. Tuesday to Friday, 11 AM to 8 PM; Saturday to-Sunday, 8 AM to 8 PM. Union Market is an artisanal, curated, year round food market featuring over 40 local vendors. 1309 Fifth St. NE. 301-652-7400. unionmarketdc.com. Georgetown Flea Market. Sundays, 8 AM to 4 PM. 1819 35th St. NW. georgetownfleamarket.com. Maine Avenue Fish Market. Open 365 days a year, 7 AM to 9 PM. 1100 Maine Ave. SW. 202-484-2722.

ANC 1B. First Thursday, 7 PM. Reeves Center, 2000 14th St. NW (Second Floor). 202-870-4202. anc1b.org. ANC 1B11. Second Monday, 7 PM. LeDroit Senior Building (basement Community Room), 2125 Fourth St. NW. 202481-3462. anc1b.org. ANC 1C. First Wednesday, 7 PM. Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Health, 2355 Ontario Rd. NW. 202-332-2630. anc1c.org. ANC 1D. Third Tuesday, 7 PM. 3166 Mount Pleasant St. NW. 202-462-8692. anc1d.org.

CIVIC LIFE

Congresswoman Norton’s NW District Office. Open weekdays, 9 AM to 6 PM. 529 14th St. NW, suite 900. 202-7835065. 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. 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, 202-3871596. Eckington Civic Association. First Monday, 7 to 8:30 PM.

ANC 2C. First Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Watha T. Daniel Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. 202-682-1633. anc2C.org. ANC 6E. First Tuesday, 6:30 PM. Meeting at Watha T. Daniel/ Shaw Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. anc6e.org. Have a tidbit for the Calendar? Email calendar@hillrag. com u

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FIND US AT THESE LOCATIONS! A Divine Shine

723 T Street, NW

Habesha market

1919 9th st

Senior Building

1713 7th St. NW

Al Crostino

1926 9th Street, NW

Harris Teeter

1631 Kalorama RD NW

Shaw Library

945 Rhode Island AVE NW

Bank of Georgetown

1301 U St NW

Harris Teeter

1201 First St, NE

Shaw Mainstreet

875 N Street, NW, Suite 201

Beau Thai

1550 7th St. NW

Home Rule

1807 14th Street, NW

Shaw Metro

1800 7th st NW

Ben’s Chilli Bowl

1213 U ST NW

Howard Founders Library

500 Howard Place, NW

Shaw Metro Street Box - NE Corner 8th & R Streets., NW

Big Bad Woof

117 Carroll ST NW

Howard University

2225 Georgia Avenue, NW

Shaw Metro Street Box - NE Corner 7th & S Streets., NW

Big Bear

1700 1st ST NW

Java House (Deliver on 17th & Q) 1645 Q ST NW

Showtime Lounge

113 Rhode Island Ave. NW

Bloomingdale Wine & Spirits

1836 First St. NW

Kafe Bohem

602 Florida Avenue, NW

Simon Vintage

1911 9th Street, NW

Bread for the City

1525 7th Street NW

Kennedy Recreation Center

1401 7th ST NW

Skynear Design Gallery

1800 Wyoming Avenue, NW

Bus Boys & Poets

1025 5th ST NW

Lettie Gooch

1517 U Street, NW

SMASH Records

2314 18th Street, NW

Bus Boys & Poets

2021 14th ST NW

Lincoln Westmoreland Apts.

1730 7th Street, NW

Solid Core

1821 7th Street, NW

Calabash

1847 7th St. NW

Logan Hardware

1734 14th St NW

Starbucks

1425 P St NW

Cambria Hotel

899 O St. NW

Lost & Found

1240 9th St. NW

Starbucks

2225 Georgia AVE NW

Cantania Bakery

1404 North Capitol NW

Marriott Hotel

901 Massachusetts Ave NW

Starbucks

1301 Connecticut Ave, NW

Capitol Food Market

1634 North Capitol St.

MLK Library

901 G ST NW

Studio Theatre Street Box

14th & P Street, NW

CCN Office

224 7th ST SE

Modern Liquors

1200 9th ST NW

Sunset Spirits

1627 First St. NW

Chaplin

1501 9th Street, NW

Mount Vernon Sq. Metro

7th & M ST NW

T Street Market

80 T St. NW

Chinatown Coffee

475 H ST NW

Nelly’s

900 U St NW

The Coffee Bar

1201 S St NW

City First Bank

1432 U ST NW

Nest DC

87 Florida Ave. NW

Third District MPD

1620 V ST NW

City Paws Hospital

1823 14th St NW

Northwest One Library

155 L ST NW

Trilogy NoMa

151 Q Street, NE

Coldwell Banker

1606 17th ST NW

NW Settlement House - S St.

1739 7th Street, NW

Tryst

2459 18th ST NW

Commissary

1443 P St NW

Off Road Cycling

905 U Street, NW

Tynan Coffee

1275 First St. SE

Compass Coffee

1535 7th St. NW

Passport

11th & U Streets, NW

U Street Cafe

1301 U ST NW

CVS

2129 14th ST NW

Paul Laurence Dunbar Sr. Apts

U & 15th Street NW

U Street Metro

11th & U Streets, NW

CVS

3031 14th ST NW

Pekoe Acupuncture

1410 9th Street, NW

U Street Wine & Beer

1351 U St NW

CVS

1000 U ST NW

Peregrine Epresso

1718 14th St NW

Universal Gear

1919 14th Street, NW

CVS

1418 P ST NW

Petco Unleashed

1200 First St. NE

Unleashed

1550 7th St. NW

CVS

1637 P Street, NW

Phyllis Wheatly YWCA

901 Rhode Island Ave, NW

Uprising Muffin Company

1817 7th St NW

CVS

400 Massachusettes AVE NW

Piassa

1336 9th ST NW

Velvet Lounge

915 U Street, NW

CVS

1900 7th ST NW

Planet Pet

1738 14th St NW

Vida

1612 U St NW

Dodge City

917 U Street, NW

Politics & Prose

5015 Connecticut Ave, NW

Walgreens

1325 14th ST NW

Dove House Liquors & Restayrant 1905 9th Street, NW

Rahama African Restaurant

1924 9th Street, NW

Wanda’s

1851 7th Street, NW

Drafting Table

1529 14th ST NW

Reeves Center

2000 14th ST NW

Whole Foods Yellow Box

1440 P Street NW

Dunkin Donuts

1739 New Jersey Ave NW

Reeves Center Street Box

14th & U Street, NW

Why Not Boutique

1348 U Street, NW

Emmaus Services for Aging

1426 9th ST NW

Reformation Fitness

1302 9th St NW #1

Wilson Building

1350 Pennsylvania AVE NW

First Cup Coffee

900 M ST NW

Right & Proper Brew

624 T St. NW

Windows Cafe

101 Rhode Island AVE NW

Flash

645 Florida Avenue, NW

Rite Aid

1306 U Street NW

Wydown Coffee Bar

1924 14th St NW

Foster House Apartments

801 Rhode Island Ave, NW

Rito Loco

606 Florida Avenue, NW

Yes Organic Market

2123 14th St NW

Giant

1345 Park RD NW

Safeway

490 L St. NW

YMCA

1711 Rhode Island Ave, NW

Giant

1050 Brentwood RD NE

Safeway

1747 Columbia RD NW

Yoga District

1830 1st ST NW

Giant at O Street Market

1400 7th St NW

Safeway

1701 Corcoran ST NW

GMCHC Family Life Center

605 Rhode Island Avenue NE

Sbarro

1101 7th St. NW

Grassroots Gourmet, LLC

104 Rhode Island Ave NW

Seaton Market

1822 North Capitol St. NW

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Where I Want to Eat Again

Compass Rose

green peppers, light and sweet. Add chili, cheese, bacon or sauerkraut for a little extra. The chorizo delivers everything you want from this Mexicanstyle, fresh sausage. Sweet and rich from pork fat and smoked chiles, the heat builds beautifully with each bite, starting at the back of your mouth. My notes from the first time I tried one say “crazy moist without the fat that usually runs down my chin, through my beard, onto my shirt.”

Fast Gourmet

Meats and Foods impossibly soft rolls, fat spicy sausages and sweet, sautéed peppers and onions may be the perfect lunch.

The Compass Rose (compassrosedc. com, 1346 T St. NW ) menu is a collection of culinary memories from owner Rose Previte’s world travels with her husband. Shared plates of international street food are served in a cozy bazaar-like atmosphere - the perfect escape during DC’s grey, wet winter months. What are the must haves? The Bhel Puri Chaat - an Indian salad. Light and citrusy, the fresh taste of mint is balanced by crispy pops of puffed rice. Compass Rose’s menu of international street food moves deftly from Georgian Khachapuri and Spanish patatas bravas to this Indian salad, Bhel Puri Chaat.

by Jonathan Bardzik

12 and 12

he end of each year is a traditional time to reflect on the past twelve months and plan for the ones ahead. Month after month this past year I discovered more great DC dining and far more restaurants than I had the time to try. So here’s where I want to return to and my plans for the year ahead.

Fried potato cubes and carrot shreds add richness to balance the beautifully bitter flavor of large radicchio leaves. The Khachapuri is a decadent must have. This Georgian comfort food, which my husband described as a bread canoe, is filled with cheese and topped with an egg yolk and a large pat of farmfresh butter. Break open the soft egg yolk, and swirl everything together. The cheese mixture blending ricotta, mozzarella and feta - is curdy, creamy and chewy.

Meats and Foods

I spent last March sequestered in my family’s farm house, snow-bound in Western Massachusetts, working on my new cookbook. I returned to DC ready for a little urban living and in search of the city’s best Cuban sandwich (must be a reaction to all that snow!). I found it at Fast Gourmet (fastgourmetdc, 1400 W St. NW ), the U Street adjacent sandwich shop located in a gas station #sohipithurts. For me, the perfect Cuban is about the play

DC’s cured meat scene is amazing! If you haven’t eaten the Lomo from Red Apron (redapronbutchery.com, 1309 5th St NE) you haven’t lived. But for some of DC’s best sausages, pay a visit to Meats and Foods (meatsandfoods.com, 247 Florida Ave. NW ). Bold and balanced from garlicky slabs of pick to crisp, toasty bread, Fast Open Wednesday to Gourmet serves up a stand out Cuban. Sunday for lunch and dinner, Meats and Foods of texture - crisp, pressed bread, tender meat and serves up sausage in tender, thick, gooey melted cheese - and the contrasts of soft hotdog buns topped flavor - the slight char on the bread, rich, caramelwith sautéed onions and ized, roast pork, the salty-sweet hit of ham, and

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the sharp contrast of grainy mustard and bright, garlicky pickles. Fast Gourmet delivers. The cross-hatched, grilled bread delivers toasty goodness, encasing fatty and tender, rich pork above a thick slice fresh from a whole ham. The pickle slabs offer full coverage and the grainy mustard rolls nicely over the tongue. I want one right now.

The Royal

The Royal, tucked in the rapidly growing Ledroit Park pocket of restaurants is the neighborhood joint my husband and I have been waiting for ever since moving to Eckington. It’s mostly a bar with a menu

ple, homey appeal. The patty is smoky with a nice char, served on a brioche bun that has the taste and mouthfeel of a soft hamburger roll. Toppings of slaw and a mild cheese spread keep it moist and rich. Order two.

Where I Want to Eat Next

Convivial

This new restaurant from Mintwood Place chef Cedric Maupillier opened recently in Shaw. Convivial (convivialdc.com, 801 O St NW ) has generated a lot of buzz and it’s early reviews suggest that this menu of “mid-sized” plates - not full entrees, but not small plates accord-

tysmokehouse.com, 8 Florida Ave NW) daunting menu of sandwhiches, sliced and pulled meats, ribs and sides that prevents me from trying everything in one sitting.

Seasonal Pantry

How do you know your life has been busy? I’ve been meaning to grab a seat for one of Seasonal Pantry’s (seasonalpantry.com, 1314 1/2 9th St NW ) Supper Club dinners for two years. 2016 is when I’ll make it happen. Chef Daniel O’Brien cooks live in front of 12 guests at an intimate table serving a multi-course meal inspired by fresh seasonal ingredients. This sounds like heaven.

What Kept Me From Eating Out More

I wrote a cookbook

of simple, delicious food and open late nights for when we’re stumbling home from another bar. The southof-the-border menu items are fantastic (try the arepas!) but the real star is the burger - after all, it is a neighborhood joint. The Royal’s has taken a really great backyard cookout burger and made it menu worthy without losing the sim-

Between March and August I put together my second cookbook, a collection of 127 recipes inspired by DC farm-market-fresh food and the weekly, live, farm-market cooking demos I’ve given for the past four and a Every neighborhood bar needs half years. a great burger and the Royals In case you are wondelivers with a tender bun, smoky meat and a creamy cheese spread. dering, writing stories and It’s backyard perfection. sidebars, and preparing and photographing every recipe for a 320-page book does, in fact, get in the way of ing to Convivial - is knocking it out eating out. Though, after many long of the park with simple, delicious, days in the kitchen, I am grateful to French-inspired food. the restaurants I covered in this column over the past year for keeping DC City Smokehouse me fed. Embarrassingly, DC’s lauded barbeSeasons to Taste is a celebration cue joint is located just blocks from of farm and garden-fresh ingredients my front door and I have failed to yet and the people - friends, family and pig out on brisket and ribs. Perhaps farmers - that cooking and sharing it’s DC City Smokehouse’s (dci-

food brings together. Add chefs to that list and you’ve got the true heart of this column and the reason DC’s dining scene is so vibrant and grows with an unbelievable number of exciting new restaurants each month.

Happy new year!

I wish you a wonderful year ahead. May it be filled with great joy, grand dining adventures and much love. Jonathan Bardzik is a cook, storyteller and author living in Washington, DC. Known for his regular live cooking demos at Eastern Market and other markets around the city, Jonathan loves cooking fresh ingredients as much as seeking them out in DC’s exciting restaurant scene. Jonathan’s second cookbook, Seasons to Taste, is available now at SeasonsToTasteCookbook.com and on Amazon.com. Order a copy and find out what Jonathan is cooking at www. jonathanbardzik.com or his Facebook page “Jonathan Bardzik.” Need some foodporn? Follow @JonathanBardzik on Twitter and Instagram. u

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Depeche Art

December Mid-City Gallery Exhibitions and News by Phil Hutinet

New Outdoor Mural Museum Opens in Shaw

Cita Sadeli Chelove,“7th & E Streets NW DC” (2015), 168 x 120 inches. Funded by the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities. Photo: Phil Hutinet

“To Lisa from Allison” (currently on view through Dec. 19). Photo: Lisa Dillin, courtesy of Hamiltonian Gallery

On Friday, Oct. 30, DC’s Alley Museum officially opened to the public. Located in Shaw’s Blagden Alley, the outdoor museum consists of completed murals by local artists Bill Warrell, Lisa Marie Thalhammer, Rozeal Brown, Aniekan Udofia, Cita Sadeli Chelove, Craig Nelson, and Kelly Towles. Conceived by Warrell and Thalhammer, the museum consists of seven works, one by each of the participating artists. Funded mostly by a “Public Art Building Communities” grant from the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities (DCCAH), the work of creating the museum began on the Fourth of July. Warrell and Thalhammer hope to expand the museum’s offerings by adding new work. Warrell, who owned the 9:30 club and DC Space during the heyday of DC Hardcore, is also an artist. His mural “System of Politics and Art” in the Alley Museum pays visual homage to many of the figures who contributed to DC’s autochthonous cultural movements of the last four decades. Craig Nelson’s contributed piece “The Sitter,” made up of 32,000 natural stone tiles, is the outline of a man whose photo was taken in Blagden Alley sometime in the 1920s. The artist believes that the placement of his piece corresponds to where the subject sat when he was photographed. In contrast Thalhammer’s mural employs a complementary purple and yellow, creating

a soothing portrait. Thalhammer purposefully used a particular hue of purple which “represents the highest chakra – the crown chakra,” referring to one of the seven spiritual centers of the human body set forth by Indian philosophical tradition. A strong partnership between neighboring Blagden Alley residents and businesses helped make this project possible. As a result of the museum’s first presentation of works, Thalhammer believes that other property owners who abut the alley will donate facades and garage doors to the project. An official ribbon cutting ceremony took place at dusk with a 100-person crowd in attendance. The ceremonial ribbon cutters included Lisa Marie Thalhammer, Tonya Jordan of the DCCAH, Keona Pearson of DCCAH, Alex Padro of Shaw Main Streets, Bill Warrell, and Lisa Richards Toney on her last day as acting interim executive director of the DCCAH. The Alley Museum is on Blagden Alley, in Shaw between Ninth and 10th streets and M and N streets NW.

Washington Project for the Arts and Foundry Gallery Relocate to Shaw

The Washington Project for the Arts (WPA), which celebrated its 40th anniversary this year, has relocated from its temporary home at the Capitol Skyline Hotel in Southwest to the recently completed Atlantic Plumbing building in the U Street corridor. The WPA’s headquarters is now of-

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Exhibitions Currently on View Gallery Neptune and Brown 1530 14th St. NW 202-986-1200 Through Jan. 16 “The Perfect Present: Art on 14th Street Priced for the Holidays” Foundry Gallery 2118 Eighth St. 202-232-0203 www.foundrygallery.org Through Jan. 23 “Some Women” by Jay Peterzell

Outside the WPA’s new space at the Atlantic Plumbing building. Photo: Tony Hitchcock

ficially located at 2124 Eighth Street NW, a block away from the 9:30 club. The new location boasts 2,000 square feet of flexible space, ideal for expanding the ongoing programming, which includes gallery exhibitions, panel discussions, and signature artist development workshops. Another of Washington’s oldest arts organizations, Foundry Gallery, has also relocated to the Atlantic Plumbing building at 2118 Eighth Street NW, from its Dupont Circle location on 18th Street NW. The nonprofit artist coop has divided the new space into two galleries, one for rotating exhibitions and the

Rick Braswell,“Paris Metro,” photo mounted on metal surface, 10x10 inches. Image: Touchstone Gallery

other for member group exhibitions. Both the WPA and Foundry Gallery have direct street access to the spaces, which feature an industrial aesthetic complete with concrete floors, exposed ductwork, and floorto-ceiling window-paned garage doors, ideal for large opening receptions that allow overflow crowds to spill onto the sidewalk.

Touchstone Makes Gifting Art for the Holidays Affordable

Touchstone gallery hosts two art exhibitions with holiday shopping in mind. The 50 Touchstone artist members have labored in a variety of mediums to meet every budget. In galleries A and C, “Red” includes paintings, hand pulled prints, sculpture, photographs, and drawings of all shapes and sizes. In gallery B, “10 x 10 = 100 Inches of Art for $100” includes small work everyone can afford to give or add to their own personal collection. All the pieces are available to preview and purchase online at www. touchstonegallery.com/shop. Phil Hutinet is the publisher of East City Art, dedicated to DC’s visual arts. For more information visit www.eastcityart.com. u

Hamiltonian Gallery 1353 U St. NW 202-332-1116 www.hamiltoniangallery.com Through Dec. 19 “Fellows Converge: The Broom of the System” Hemphill Fine Arts 1515 14th St. NW 202-234-5601 www.hemphillfinearts.com Through Dec. 19 “Wild World” by Renée Stout Long View Gallery 1234 Ninth St. NW 202-232-4788 www.longviewgallerydc.com Through Jan. 9 – Group exhibition featuring work by Jason Wright, Mike Weber, Lori Katz, Laurel Lukaszewski, Sondra N. Arkin, Val Rossman, Zachary Oxman, and Anne Marchand Touchstone Gallery 901 New York Ave. NW 202-347-2787 www.touchstonegallery.com Through Dec. 27 Gallery A and C: “Red,” Holiday all-media exhibit of affordable art. Gallery B: “10 x 10 = 100 Inches of Art for $100” Washington Project for the Arts 2124 Eighth St. 202-234-7103 www.wpadc.org Through Dec. 19 “Washington Produced Artists” group exhibition

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Let’s Get Physical: Best of 2015

nother year is behind us and the season of gleeful gorging is in full swing. That said, let’s get a jump on 2016 wellness with a review of the top three Let’s Get Physical features of 2015.

Tai Chi @ Work It! Studio

Tai chi was the first fitness method to help me understand the hype around yoga (which, as I confessed in the original feature, I’m just not that into). It’s a shoo-in for this year’s list based on that alone, but it holds more charms than that. The warm-up involves clapping, patting yourself down, swinging arms and legs, and shaking and stretching out tension. Instead of feeling warm, it creates a sort of buzzing current. The rest of class is spent pushing this energy around via a collection of cyclical movements linked together to form sequences. The point of this Chinese martial art is to move through the sequences deliberately and at a glacial pace, fine-tuning each movement with every practice. Doing this requires solid muscle control and strength, particularly in the lower body, to stay on balance. Though none of the movements are complicated or strenuous, they are surprisingly physically taxing; by the end of class, everyone is sweat-

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becomes a meditative practice through repetition. Most instructors stick to Budokon Yoga’s Primary Series, a composition of six sequences that give practitioners the chance to fine-tune every movement and transition over time. As for the Hatha yoga, the movements are powerful and designed to improve alignment, mechanics, and flexibility. The Budokon classes at this location are all-levels, so no martial arts or Budokon experience is required, but some yoga experience is strongly recommended. I know I said it’s not exactly yoga, but it’s the most challenging yoga class feaBudokon yoga blends Hatha yoga, martial arts, and meditative techniques for a tough practice. Photo: Jazelle Hunt tured in Let’s Get Physical to date (and perhaps not incidentally the most diverse). You will attempt a near-handstand ing. In addition to strengthening, tai chi is also great and a near-cartwheel. You will learn how rough for maintaining and repairing joints and ligaments downward dog can be. Your weaker muscles will and boosting longevity. In short, it’s an accessible path to holistic wellness, with meditation, physical restoration, and strength training all rolled in. Tai chi at Work It! Studio (1020 U St. NW, 202-588-7363) is on Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The drop-in rate is $17, and 5-, 10-, and 20-class passes are also available. A six-month membership is $59.99 per month, or $49.99 per month for one year. Visit www.workitstudio.com for more information.

Budokon Yoga @ YMCA Anthony Bowen

Tai chi offers a path to longevity, but as instructor Andre Tiacoh Sadia (in blue) demonstrates, it is first and foremost a martial art. Photo: Jazelle Hunt

First things first –Budokon yoga isn’t exactly yoga. The recent American creation blends elements of various martial arts, meditation techniques, and Hatha yoga for a tough physical practice. With respect to martial arts, the bulk of class time unfolds at the painstaking pace of tai chi, with the controlled force of karate – except for the final sequence of class, which is essentially capoeira in all its grueling, rapid-fire glory. For meditation Budokon begins with a short, silent seiza (a seated position) but

Down South Bounce instructor Tya Harrison (left) and co-creator Vermecia Alsop (right) get low while DJ Shrug spins in the background. Photo: Elaine Cheng

quiver. And you will be better, stronger, and fitter for it. Budokon yoga at YMCA Anthony Bowen (1325 W St. NW ) is offered five days a week, with both evening and morning classes available. Membership is required, and the cost varies, but trial passes are available on request. Visit www.ymcadc. org and navigate to the Anthony Bowen location page or call 202-232-6936 for more information.

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Down South Bounce @ The Howard Theatre (Usually)

Bounce that. Bend it over. Twerk sumn. If these and similar instructions get you hyped on a dance floor (or in the privacy of your home), then Down South Bounce is the workout you’ve been waiting for. Produced by Dominique Charles and Vermecia Alsop, a pair of entrepreneurs from New Orleans and Atlanta, respectively, the pop-up class offers a Saturday afternoon of partying to throwback Southern tracks under the Howard Theatre’s concert lights. Although following along with blocks of choreography (plus a few moments to get loose) is decidedly more dance than fitness, there’s some genuine fitness involved. For the inaugural session in September, personal trainer Neechie Greer led the warm-up, which included deep squats and lunges and some light cardio. And dance instructor Tya Harrison throws a few boxing jabs and standing oblique crunches into the mix. In addition to the fun energy of a college club night, Down South Bounce brings healthy vendors with free samples and swag, free glow sticks and accessories for all, and free photo booth set up to commemorate the time you got your life with this amazing twerkout. It is hands-down the most fun I had all year. Down South Bounce returns to the Howard Theatre (620 T St. NW) at noon on Jan. 9; one ticket at early-bird price is $25, or $45 for two tickets. Visit www.downsouthbounce.com for tickets and additional information. CORRECTION: In the November 2015 feature of Down South Bounce, Dominique Charles’ email address was misspelled. She can be contacted at dominiqueccharles@gmail.com. u

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Busy as a Bee

Community Fixture Juanita Britton and the BZB Holiday Gift and Art Show by Meghan Markey

“Hey! Admission is a smile!”

A smiling, effusive Juanita “Busy Bee” Britton is sitting inside the doorway of the Shiloh Family Life Center in Shaw. The church is brimming with energy; people perusing hundreds of African artisan crafts and gifts. Britton has organized the BZB Holiday Gift and Art Show “Shop til Ya Drop” event for the past 25 years. The annual event has grown from ten or twelve vendors to upwards of 70 across two floors. It all began when Britton took a trip to London in 1989, specifically Brixton, a neighborhood known for its large Caribbean population. Britton took note of the colorful and culturally rich artwork and crafts of the citizens there, and attended gift shows. She thought a similar show would do well state-

side, and thus the seed was sown for the BZB Holiday Gift and Art Show. Britton set to work recruiting merchants and artisans, travelling nationwide and relying on word of mouth as the shopping extravaganza grew year by year. Working with her mother and “adoptive” children, Britton has nearly single-handedly produced the large event every year as a side hobby. When she’s not organizing the BZB Holiday Gift and Art Show, she operates a plethora of familiar retail stores in area airports, such as Brooks Brothers, Spanx, CNBC Newstores, interacting with nearly 160 employees. She also owns the Anacostia Art Gallery and Boutique in SE, where she’s lived for 30 years. Britton demonstrated a knack for business at a very tender age. As a toddler, she was always working on a handful of projects, earn-

A sampling of African crafts and gifts one can find at the BZB Holiday Gift and Art Show.

Juanita “Busy Bee” Britton

ing her the nickname “Busy Bee,” – as her grandmother said, she was always “busy as a bee.” At age 10, Britton had set up a lemonade stand on the a corner of her hometown of Detroit. While most children may dabble with such endeavors over a summer weekend or two, by the time Britton was 13, she had six lemonade stands on different corners and essentially became a pre-teen franchise owner. And she didn’t stop there – in high school, she ran a social club that organized large scale concerts and other social events. In college, she ran a hairdressing salon out of her dorm room. Her grandfather bought her an IBM Selectric typewriter. Britton charged classmates $1 a page to use it. She graduated with degrees in International Relations and Education from Western Michigan College in Kalamazoo, and returned home to her high school following graduation to teach. After a year, she came to DC to

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get her master’s degree in public policy from Howard University. Incredibly driven and focused, but having never taken a business class, Britton credits her family for instilling an entrepreneurial spirit in her. “My father, grandfather, even my mother all had hobbies and other businesses aside from their main careers,” she says. She named her company “BZB International,” clearly referencing her childhood nickname – “I called it B-Z-B because Busy Bee was a little frou frou!” she laughs. However, not only does Britton possess a great amount of business savvy, she possesses an intensely warm and caring personality – one that’s always on the move, saying hello to her friends, checking on all of the merchants and hopping from one vendor to the next to offer encouragement and make sure everything is running smoothly. Flitting from space

to space, it’s hard to walk a few feet without someone offering a “Hey, Busy Bee!” It is clear that the BZB Holiday Gift and Art Show is more than just an annual shopping event. It’s a chance for the community to come together and celebrate African American culture, check in with friends, and share their passions and creativity. It’s a labor of love for Britton; and it shows. Merchants travel from all over the country to participate, and sell their wares amongst local DC artisans – some vendors have participated for over 15 years – it’s an eclectic mix, and ensures that patrons will find unique gifts for their loved ones. The 25th Annual BZB Holiday Gift and Art Show operates every Saturday until Christmas at the Shiloh Family Life Center at 1510 9th Street NW. Just don’t forget – Admission is a smile. u

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Mockingbird Hill Becomes Pop-Up Christmas Cocktail

DC residents/business owners; Union Kitchen Grocery, a locally inspired corner market that will be expanding the brand’s footprint to the Shaw neighborhood; Smoked & Stacked, a fast-casual sandwich shop that will showcase in-house brined and smoked pastrami; Morris, a craft cocktail bar, featuring notable DC-based chef and restauranteur, Spike Mendelsohn; Urban Athletic Club and Composition ID, a motivating and inspiring fitness marketplace and health diagnostic center; and A Barbershop Concept that will relocate their pre-existing location in the Shaw neighborhood.

New Businesses at Convention Center

On Sunday, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m., the legend that is Rock’n’Shop continues. The city’s best record shops, crafters, and many more are coming together to make for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Looking to augment your collection with some essential records? Searching for the perfect T-shirt? Rock’n’Shop is where it’s at. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. blackcatdc.com. Feeling crafty? Need to clean out your closet? Sign up to be a vendor at Rock’N’Shop. Email info@blackcatdc.com for more information.

Santa’s elves have transformed specialty sherry and ham bar Mockingbird Hill, 1843 Seventh St. NW, into Miracle on Seventh Street, a holiday winter wonderland through Dec. 24. Miracle on Seventh Street bar will feature daily Christmas and Hanukkah-themed happy hours. Guests can expect to enjoy Christmas classic movie nights, Manischewitz Pong competitions, and cookie baking shenanigans. The holiday pop-up will serve up everything from live Christmas carolers to cocktails served in outrageous santa mugs, adorned with frosty evergreen trees and gingerbread men. For more information, visit miracleon7thst.com.

Six new retail and restaurant tenants that will soon occupy spaces at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Future tenants are Unconventional Diner, a locally owned and operated high-end diner concept and brainchild of two

“Rock-n-Shop” Rock’n’Roll Garage Sale

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MLK Library Now Processes New Passport Applications

Union Market Launches Lab 1270

Union Market has launched a retail plus concept shop Lab 1270, at 1270 Fifth St. NE, a space where national retailers and members of the DC creative community combine forces to form a lively retail, experience, and work space. Located on Fifth Street catty-corner to the market, the space offers marketgoers various opportunities to support established and emerging retailers and artists just in time for the holidays. For the artists and small business owners, it is an opportunity to cross-fertilize best practices in running and launching their businesses as they take their brand to the next level. Washingtonians can shop established brands, join a motorcycle club, try a Craft Kombucha bar, make a t-shirt, be part of a live #ACreativeDC art installation, learn to code, see the results of DC public Library’s Fab Lab and support the young artists of the KIPP school. unionmarketdc.com.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW, now accepts new passport applications on behalf of the US Department of State. The Library Passport Acceptance Center will be open Tuesday through Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For a $25 fee, the Library will process applications for passport books that allow travel to any country and passport cards that allow travel from US to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda. The fee for the application is payable to the US Department of State by check or money order. In addition to the Library’s $25 processing fee, Passport Acceptance Center staff can also take passport photos for an additional $15 fee. Library fees are payable to the DC Treasurer by check or money order. To have an application processed, customers need to bring a completed passport application form DS-11, proof of US citizenship and photo identification. To learn more, visit dclibrary. org/passports.

NoMa Announces Its First Park

The NoMa Parks Foundation recently acquired a parcel at Third and L Streets, NE that will be developed into NoMa’s first park. The acquisition adds to the great community amenities in NoMa and makes good on the

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promise of beautiful public spaces for the neighborhood. The lot is the first acquisition for the NoMa Parks Foundation and will enable the creation of a roughly 8,000 square foot park. The land is titled to the District of Columbia government. The park acquisition is one of several parks and public space projects highlighted in the City. Smarter. campaign. Other projects include the NoMa Meander, a four-block long pedestrian promenade unique in the District; Underpass Art Parks to beautify and create delightful connections between the areas east and west of the train tracks; and NoMa Green, a two acre space intended to serve as the “backyard” for the neighborhood. For more information, visit nomaparks.org.

Registration Open for Cupid’s Undie Run

DC’s Undie Run is Saturday, Feb. 13. Festivities start at noon on the day of the race, then participants run/dance around the streets and come back for post-race festivities and awards. Read more and register at cupidsundierun.com. Whether you’re interested in working packet pickup, helping decorate the venue or working the course on race day, there are a variety of volunteer spots where they can use your help.

HOLM Apartments in Logan Circle Completed

Construction has been completed on the HOLM Apartments, a 38unit luxury apartment building at 1550 11th St. NW. This four-story structure on one of the area’s last developable land parcels, formerly used by Diamond Cab, includes approximately 3,000 square feet of street-level retail space that will soon be home to a highly-anticipated restaurant.

Sketching: Draw and Discover at the American Art Museum

The Luce Foundation Center holds an informal sketching workshop every Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. Some sketching materials are provided and optional themes range from landscapes and portraits to body parts and drapery. Join this lively group to explore the thousands of artworks on display in the center. No experience required. E-mail AmericanArtLuce@si.edu or call 202-633-5435 for details. americanart.si.edu.

League of Women Voters “Civic Cocktail” Happy Hours

Join them for conversation and networking. Come talk about any topic of civic interest. “Civic Cocktail” happy hours are at Mad Hatter, 1321 Connecticut Ave. NW, 5 to 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month. Cash bar. lwvdc.org.

Free Holiday Cab Rides

Offered by the nonprofit Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP), the annual Holiday SoberRide program will operate between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. each evening through Friday, Jan. 1, as a way to keep local roads safe from impaired drivers during this traditionally highrisk time. During these times, Washington-metropolitan area residents celebrating with alcohol may call the toll-free SoberRide phone number

MuralsDC Unveils its Largest Mural

On November 9, the DC Department of Public Works MuralsDC project unveiled its 61st mural at 2001 15th St. NW. The mural, which scales six stories, is the District’s tallest portrait mural. It was painted by popular DC muralist Aniekan Udofia, who ironically is known for his fear of heights. The event was held in conjunction with Age-Friendly DC, a citywide effort, which aims to ensure that all DC residents are active, connected, healthy, engaged and happy in their environment. Inclusive in the Age-Friendly DC plan is using landscaping, natural features, and art, such as the newly developed mural, as landmarks to improve pedestrian and driver way-finding. The mural, located on the southwest side of the Paul Lawrence Dunbar Apartment building, pays homage to famed, playwright, novelist and poet Dunbar while celebrating the District’s senior residents and the U Street corridor’s historic roots. MuralsDC is a DPW-funded graffiti prevention initiative that has been replacing tagged walls with original works of art since 2007.

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1–800–200–TAXI and be afforded a no-cost (up to $ 30 fare), safe way home. AT&T wireless users can dial #WRAP for the same service. SoberRide is offered in the: District of Columbia; throughout the Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George’s; and throughout the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax, (eastern) Loudoun and Prince William. In these areas, local taxicab companies will be providing this no-cost service to local residents age 21 and older who otherwise may have attempted to drive home after drinking.

2016 DC Jazz Festival dates will be June 10 to 19, presenting live jazz performances throughout the district. DC JazzFest will include a June 13 return to the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. The Festival’s outdoor showcase on the Capitol Riverfront at Yards Park returns for the third year with an added third day of world-class jazz and extensions. Returning in 2016 is Jazz at Hamilton Live presented by the DC Jazz Festival and The Washington Post. For more information, visit dcjazzfest.org.

SMART911 Mobile App Information

Ford’s Theatre Partners with N Street Village

Smart911 (smart911.com) is a program that enables citizens to create a free safety profile for their households. These profiles provide critical, lifesaving data, such as floor plans and medical conditions to 9-1-1 call takers and dispatchers, which they in turn provide to police, fire and emergency medical personnel before they arrive at a scene.

Madame Tussauds DC Holiday Charity Drive

Madame Tussauds DC is getting in on the holiday cheer by hosting their own food and electronics drive. Through Dec. 31, guests are invited to donate and will receive a discount on admission in return: Guests who donate non-perishable food items, such as canned goods, will receive $5 off their individual admission. Guests who donate small electronics, such as used mp3 players, will receive $10 off their individual admission. For more information, visit www2.madametussauds.com/washington-dc/en/ news/news/spread-a-little-holiday-cheer.

“Creative Spark” Call for Proposals

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH) seeks District-based arts organizations experienced in offering programming for children and youth to deliver arts workshops as part of a month-long celebration of the arts during National Arts in Education Month in March 2016. Workshops will take place in DC Public and Public Charter Schools across all eight city wards, and will reflect the process-driven activities done in arts classrooms that build the creative skills of students. The deadline for proposals is Dec. 18. Read more at dcarts.dc.gov.

DC Jazz Festival Announces 2016 Dates and Major Performance Venues

The DC Jazz Festival (DC JazzFest) has announced its 2016 dates and major performance venues. The

Ford’s Theatre Society is partnering with N Street Village, the largest provider of supportive services and housing for homeless and low-income women in DC, to create a donation drive inspired by the themes of charity in Dickens’s holiday classic. During the curtain calls for performances of A Christmas Carol, the company will collect donations on behalf of the Washington-based nonprofit. Patrons also can make donations through the Ford’s Theatre Box Office. All donation checks should be made payable to “N Street Village.” A Christmas Carol plays at Ford’s Theatre through Dec. 31. Founded in 1973, N Street Village is a community of empowerment and recovery for homeless and low-income women and families in Washington, DC. For more information, visit nstreetvillage.org.

DC’s First Bike and Segway Christmas Tour

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 4 to 6:30 p.m., through Dec. 20, Bike and Roll DC is offering Washington’s first-ever Christmas tour by bike and Segway, aptly named “Christmas on Wheels”. Tour highlights include the Botanical Gardens Season’s Greenings; a hot chocolate stop; the exquisite decorations at the Willard Hotel and the Capitol and National Christmas trees. The cost for the bike tour is $39 for adults and $34 for children 12 and under, and $64 for the Segway tour. There are a very limited number of spots available for each tour, so Bike and Roll strongly recommends making reservations as soon as possible. Reservations can be made at bikeandrolldc.com. Christmas on Wheels will run on Dec. 12th, 13th, 18th, 19th and 20th. More spots may be opened based on demand. Reservations can also be made over the phone at 202-842-2453.

DPR Winter Programs Registration Open

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) has opened registration for its Winter Programs. DPR is offering programs such as Ju Juitsu, Abstract Painting, HydroSpin, China Painting, Pottery, Tai Chi, Quilting and Zumba. To learn more and to register, visit dpr.dc.gov/service/register20152016-program. Visit dpr.dc.gov/service/register-program for aquatics registration.

Help Keep Unsheltered Residents Safe this Winter

DC’s hypothermia season runs from Nov. 1 to Mar. 31. An alert indicates a right to shelter for all of our unhoused residents because of dangerously low temperatures. This year, the District’s winter plan includes a new component that aims to better protect our homeless neighbors by factoring in precipitation when determining if a hypothermia alert will be called. Previously, an alert was called when the weather was predicted to fall to 32 degrees or below. This year, an alert will also be called when the temperature is expected to be 40 degrees or below and there is also at least a 50% chance of rain or snow. This is an important addition since a person’s body will lose heat much faster if his or her clothes are wet, putting them in danger of experiencing hypothermia even if temperatures are above freezing. The DC Government encourages everyone to keep the Shelter Hotline number, 1-800-535-7252, in their cell phone and call it whenever you see an unhoused person who may need help.

DOEE Launches “Green Pathways” Website

The DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) has launched Green Pathways, a new online portal to connect residents with full-time and part-time green employment, internships, fellowships, volunteer opportunities, and summer jobs at DOEE. Through this program, DOEE anticipates hiring more than 60 full-time and part-time employees during the 2016 fiscal year. Committed to providing individuals with the opportunity to learn, gain valuable experience, and develop skills to help them progress in their education and career, DOEE’s Green Pathways has opportunities for individuals with varying levels of education, skills, and experience. This program enables interested applicants to apply for current green employment opportunities or submit a resume for future opportunities. For more information about DOEE, or to browse Green Pathways opportunities, visit doee. dc.gov/greenpathways.

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Opera Unmasked at MLK Library

Interested in opera but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where to start? Intimidated by unfamiliar languages and confusing plots? Let them demystify the genre with an accessible opera event. Learn about the composers, music, and storytelling that makes opera a moving experience. Each screening will be accompanied by a brief introductory lecture courtesy of the Maryland Opera Studio. Remaining Opera Unmasked sessions are on Saturdays at 2 p.m., Jan. 2; Feb. 6; Mar. 5, Apr. 2; and May 7. MLK Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. dclibrary. org/mlk.

Food & Friends Delivered 3,500 Thanksgiving Meals

A wonderful DC tradition continued this Thanksgiving, as Food & Friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; staff and hundreds of volunteers prepared and delivered 3,500 complete holiday dinners to children and adults in the DC region facing HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-challenging illnesses. Staff and volunteers prepared 7,860 pounds of turkey, 1,050 pounds of roasted potatoes, 975 pounds of cornbread stuffing, and 5,240 dinner rolls the three days leading up to Thanksgiving. The week culminated with the massive assembling and delivering of the meals on Thanksgiving morning. Each Thanksgiving delivery fed five people, giving clients the opportunity to host dinner for friends and family. Since 1988, Food & Friends has delivered more than 18 million meals to 26,000 individuals. For more information, visit foodandfriends.org.

DC Health Link Open Enrollment

DC Health Link open enrollment ends Jan. 31, 2016. Read more at dchealthlink.com. You can also call customer service at 855-532-5465, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. u

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DC Can’t Afford to Lose the Low-Cost Housing It Has Left

ealing with DC’s affordable housing crisis is like trying to run up a down escalator. While the city is making great strides to build new low-cost housing, powerful market forces are pushing up rents and home prices elsewhere, making it hard just to stay even. Each year it feels like we lose more than we gain. No wonder a growing number of DC residents see housing as the city’s top challenge, according to a new Washington Post poll, and a majority of black residents see development as bad for them. But the crisis isn’t just about a growing population and rising rents. To make matters worse, a lot of currently affordable housing could soon

by Claire Zippel be lost. That includes buildings with federal subsidies where landlords want to get out and convert to luxury housing, like Museum Square in Chinatown. DC’s leaders were blindsided by the possibility that these residents, including a large share of the neighborhood’s remaining families of Chinese ancestry, would have to move out of the community where they’ve lived for years. But it should not be hard to see where development is coming. The District needs to be prepared to act quickly when affordable buildings are at risk, and make investments to keep them low-cost. Preserving what we have is far cheaper than trying to build new affordable housing in communities where the market has taken

over. The District has a lot of resources to preserve affordable housing. It’s time to use them aggressively.

Why We Need to Preserve Affordable Housing

DC’s housing costs are rising faster than incomes for almost everyone. The impacts are harshest on low- and moderate-income families, who have watched as half of the city’s low-cost housing disappeared in the last decade. The lack of housing that residents can afford is holding the District back. When most of a family’s income goes to pay the rent, there’s less to spend on necessities like food and transportation. Unstable housing and financial stress affect how

well kids do in school. High housing costs mean residents have less money to spend at local businesses, and that businesses have to rely on workers who live farther and farther from their jobs, Two trends could soon make DC’s affordable housing crunch much worse. First, much of the city’s low-cost housing has federal subsidies that keep rents low. But these subsidies don’t last forever – they expire unless the building owner decides to renew them. When a subsidy expires, entire buildings of low-cost apartments can be lost. Situations like Museum Square will keep happening unless the city is aware ahead of time when a building is at risk, and is ready to intervene with solutions to keep the building affordable. Second, development that is happening across the District – much of it managed by the city in some way – will push housing prices up in surrounding neighborhoods. Development at McMillan Reservoir, Walter Reed, Union Market, and the 11th Street Bridge Park threaten to accelerate the loss of low-cost housing. A family displaced from an affordable apartment will have a lot of trouble finding another one, even if they get a voucher that helps pay the rent at another apartment when they leave, as sometimes happens. Those vouchers are not always easy to use, and in any case a family is uprooted from its community. Families could end up spending half or more of their income on rent, or in the worst

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case end up living somewhere unsafe or become homeless.

Preserving Affordable Housing Is a Good deal

The best way to tackle DC’s affordable housing crisis is not to lose what we have. It’s simply cheaper to keep the affordable housing we have than to start over and rebuild what we’ve lost. Investments that keep existing affordable housing affordable can cost half what it takes to build new affordable housing, according to the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. In some cases the District has already helped pay to build the affordable housing that’s now at risk, so adding a bit more funds can keep our initial investment working. The city can get a lot of bang for its buck by preserving federally subsidized buildings like Museum Square. A bit of local money – for renovations or loans to financially struggling buildings when owners agree to renew the subsidy – can keep the federal housing dollars flowing.

dc’s tools to Preserve Affordable Housing

The District has great tools to preserve affordable housing, though there’s more to do. • Helping Tenants Own Their Buildings. Tenants get the first crack at purchasing their building when it’s put up for sale. Over 1,400 units of affordable housing have been preserved when tenants bought their buildings with financial and technical assistance from nonprofits and the city. However, not all tenants can or want to buy their building. • Building or Rehabbing Housing. DC’s Housing Production Trust Fund provides loans and grants for preserving and building new affordable housing. This year the city invested a record $100 million in the Trust Fund, which will support 1,000 affordable homes. But that’s not a lot to go around to both preserve at-risk affordable units and build new ones. • Stepping in to Buy Affordable Buildings. The District has the authority to offer to buy certain rental buildings – with below-average rents – when an owner is ready to sell. The District’s option to purchase could be a great way to step in

before affordable housing is lost, but we haven’t used it yet. Not once.

what dc should do now to Preserve Affordable Housing

Every day that the District fails to implement a strategy to preserve affordable housing, it risks getting further behind. So what will it take? First, DC housing agencies need a coordinated tracking system for affordable buildings at risk – like those with expiring federal subsidies – so the District can foresee crises like Museum Square and intervene early on. Second, the Bowser administration needs to finish writing rules, in progress for over five years, to allow the District to buy apartment buildings. We can’t afford to wait. In fast-growing neighborhoods like Columbia Heights the redevelopment potential of low-cost rental buildings will soon push sales prices above what the District can match. Third, our leaders need a plan to preserve affordable housing when a big redevelopment or revitalization project is coming, like Walter Reed, McMillan, or Union Market. The 11th Street Bridge project completed such a plan, aimed at ensuring that new development benefits, not displaces, longtime residents. Fourth, the city needs to continue investing in tools like the Housing Production Trust Fund to ensure resources to preserve and create the affordable housing. Finally, the District should require all the new affordable housing it helps develop to stay affordable – for the life of the building or permanently with the use of the land. Part of the reason we are in a mess today is that too many programs keep buildings affordable for too short a time, like 10 or 20 years. By working quickly and thinking ahead, we can stem the loss of low-cost housing and ensure DC remains an economically diverse and inclusive city. Claire Zippel is a policy associate 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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It’s too darn Hot!

by Anonymous

ast month The Nose revealed a cunning plan to revive the fortunes of the ethically challenged giants of the political hanky-panky, Michael “Piece of a Piece” Brown and Harry “The Golfer” Thomas. After prosecutors removed Brown and Thomas, voters elected earnest practitioners of campaign ethics such as Charles “Mr. Rogers” Allen, David “I Did Inhale” Grosso, Kenyan “Mr. Clean” McDuffie, Brianne “Whole Foods” Nadeau and Elissa “Miss Prius” Silverman. Frankly, this has turned council hearings into a complete snooze fest. Far better to watch the pyrotechnical Republican debates curled up on the couch in the company of one’s redbone hound and three fingers of Elmer T. Lee, than to haunt the halls of the Wilson Building. Scandal, one must remember Dear Readers, is the mother’s milk of journalism. When the politically wounded bleed, they lead. Yet, despite their propensity to purloin the proceeds of our esteemed municipality or shakedown its contractors, at least Brown and Thomas acknowledged the gains of their nefarious enterprises were illicit. They routed them through dodgy non-profits or hid them in coffee cups. The Green Team learned from their example. They have chosen to conduct their business in the full light of day. Their chosen vehicle is the political action committee (PAC) whose contributions are publicly accounted. Meet FreshPac organized by Ben Soto, treasurer of every Muriel Bowser campaign. Take the example of Fort Myers Construction, the holder of $41,500,000 in public contracts to pave the city’s streets. In the past, a cub reporter would have had to wade through arcane filings correlating the addresses of innovatively titled limited liability corporations to figure out the extent of its political contributions. Not so with their donation $20,000 donation to FreshPac, easily found through a quick search on the Office of Campaign Finance website. What about Republic Properties, owners of the Portals? Despite welshing on its community benefits agreement with Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6D, the company still made the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development’s list of final three bidders for the city’s parcel at Waterfront Station. Did this have anything to do with their $20,000 contribution to FreshPac? Only the Shadow knows, boys and girls. In point of fact, FreshPac largest donors, according to WAMU’s Patrick Madden, collectively hold more than $70 million in city contracts. By revealing the real green behind the Green Team, FreshPac proved a major boon to The Nose’s profession.

Sadly, for The Nose and his colleagues, this free meal has ended. Unwilling to take the heat generated by the editorial board of the Washington ComPost, the Green Team pulled the plug on FreshPac. In recognition of his tremendous effort to ‘green’ the dais, here is a song for FreshPac organizer, and mayoral campaign treasurer, Ben Soto cribbed from the current Shakespeare Production of Kiss Me Kate: It's too darn hot It's too darn hot I'd like to coo with my Mayor tonight And pitch a deal to my Mayor tonight I'd like to coo with my Mayor tonight And pitch a deal to my Mayor tonight But brother, can't put the bite on my Mayor tonight 'C like to sup with my Mayor tonight Pony up to my Mayor tonight I'd like to sup with my Mayor tonight Pony up to my Mayor tonight But I ain't buttering up my Mayor tonight 'Cause it's too darn hot It's too darn hot It's too darn hot According to the Washington ComPost, ev'ry average developer you know Avoids pitching his proposals to the Mayor Unless the political temperature is low Cause when the thermometer goes 'way up And the media is sizzling hot The chances for a deal close are not 'Cause it's too, too, too darn hot It's too darn hot It's too darn hot! Can’t take the heat? Get out of the kitchen. Have a tip for The Nose? Email thenose@hillrag.com. u

DECEMber 2015

E ON DC by E. Ethelbert Miller

Walking with the Cane

A number of my friends are using canes these days. Quite a few have had knee and hip replacements. Like football running backs and basketball players, we have started to lose that quick first step. Suddenly it’s the last quarter or the end of the year. Will you be back next season? Before a new year begins I have a tendency to think about death. Who will die in 2016? It’s not moribund thinking but instead a nod and a wink at one’s own mortality. If you’re like me, you have a tendency to measure change and time by the death of celebrities. Each year I read the obit of a person who was once a card in my baseball collection, or a singer whose music I kept singing for days until I had memorized the lyrics to the song. Then there are the women I dated or wished I did, and one day I’m walking down the street, or on an escalator, or sitting in a cafe, and her face turns toward mine and everything is just a memory fading like evening sunlight. These are the dusk years; the years of downsizing and trying to hold a sliver of light in your hands. I remember many years ago moving into the Brightwood neighborhood. My children were young and excited about their new separate rooms, which replaced the shared bunk-bed in the small Adams Morgan apartment on Fuller Street. On our new street old people sat in front of their homes or slowly exited from cars and slowly climbed the steps to the porch. They would stop to catch their breath, then one day their breath was gone.

Today I’m the old man on the block. I’m still young enough, however, to rake the leaves and bag them. This soon will change, and it might be something I won’t miss. Lately when I walk into a cafe I become immediately aware of how much younger everyone is. When I was young the first thing I noticed was how I might be the only black person in a room. Well, I will be black until I die and this is something I embrace and celebrate. Maybe one day I’ll be one of those elderly deacons in front of a church. I’ll join those men who wear suits and ties and shoes that shine. My hair will be gray and my eyes will convey warmth and wisdom. I’ll greet people or say farewell. I will be around for weddings and available to give advice to young grooms and brides. Or maybe I’ll be sitting on a park bench, feeding birds and reminding passing women of their fathers. The ones that left and the ones that stayed. I know the poems in my head will rest a little longer. Right now I’m simply trying to keep the words coming. I may be running out of years but not ideas or things to do. Life is not long, and at times it’s damn too short. It is the beauty, however, we keep discovering. Life is a kiss on the cheek and maybe the lips. Life flirts with death every day. Romance is the faith we keep inside ourselves, knowing we are blessed with another day of living. E. Ethelbert Miller is a literary activist and the board chair of the Institute for Policy Studies. His “Collected Poems,” edited by Kirsten Porter, will be published in March 2016. u

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Shaw Streets by Pleasant Mann

Councilmembers Elissa Silverman and Vincent Orange cut the ribbon at Cherry Blossom Creative. Photo: Pleasant Mann

Shaw Celebrates Small Business Saturday

from people all across the city about how important small businesses are to establishing a community. Robin Mosle of the JBG Companies, the developers of Atlantic Plumbing and The Shay, remarked that while some might say they came to the Shaw boom a little late, they have become major players. She added that when JBG bought the property to develop five years ago, they wanted their project to reflect the existing community of Shaw. The ribbon cuttings started at the Atlantic Plumbing building, including design firm Cherry Blossom Creative

rant (801 O St. NW) at City Market at O. The final ribbons were cut at Development Seed (1226 Ninth St. NW), a tech and policy group, the newly relocated Reformation Fitness (1218 Ninth St. NW), and the much anticipated Dabney restaurant (122 Blagden Alley NW).

City Market at O Holiday Tree Lighting

That Saturday afternoon was also busy at City Market at O, where the second annual holiday tree lighting was held. Eighth Street was closed to set up a stage for musical performances, a moon bounce, and a life-size snow globe for a packed crowd of holiday revelers, while an electric train whisked neighborhood children around the block. At 6:00 p.m. Roadside Development principal Richard Lake took the stage with young helpers to light the City Market at O holiday tree.

Shaw marked Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28 by holding ribbon cuttings at 15 newly opened Shaw businesses. Begun in 2010 by American Express, Small Business Saturday On Nov. 23 Events DC held a press conferis a national effort to encourage consumers to ence to announce that it had signed leases patronize small and local businesses as part of for all six of the vacant retail spaces at the their holiday shopping plans. Walter E. Washington Convention Center Small Business Saturday in Shaw started in Shaw. Events DC Chair Max Brown welwith visits by Councilmember Vincent Orcomed Mayor Muriel Bowser and Councilange to La Colombe Coffee, Calabash Tea and members Jack Evans and Vincent Orange to Tonic, and the new Compass Coffee location the announcement. at The Shay (1921 Eighth St. NW), where he Four of the new retail tenants are connectoffered to pay for coffee for visiting patrons. ed to food. The Unconventional Diner, backed While at Compass Coffee, Councilmember Shaw neighborhood kids light the City Market at O holiday tree. Photo: Pleasant Mann by John Cidre of Mintwood Place, will be a Orange was joined by Mayor Muriel Bowser, who and printers Typecase Industries, along came to show her support for the Small Business with the renowned Foundry Gallery, all Saturday effort. The mayor and councilmember also of which have relocated to Shaw from made a visit two doors up to the Lettie Gooch bouprevious District locations. Then ribbons tique, a business that had moved out of Shaw but were cut at Riide (1933 Ninth St. NW), has now moved back. a purveyor of electric motorized bicycles The Shaw Small Business Saturday ribbon cutmanufactured in the District, and Serv-U tings, characterized as a “ribbon cutting fiesta” by Liquor (1935 Ninth St. NW), a former Shaw Main Streets Executive Director Alexander Shaw business that was able to return afPadro, were kicked off in the lobby of the Atlanter the completion of The Shay complex. tic Plumbing apartment building. CouncilmemAfter ribbon cuttings at fashion destinaber Orange stressed how important small busitions Chrome and Steven Allen (1924 nesses are to the economic health of the District. Eighth St. NW) and Read Wall (1921 He noted that half of the District government’s Eighth St. NW), the festivities moved to planned purchases, approximately $317 million, are the newly opened Dacha Market (1602 devoted to contracts with small businesses. CounMayor Bowser strikes a blow for affordable housing at the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA. Seventh St. NW) and Convivial restau- Photo: Pleasant Mann cilmember Elissa Silverman noted that she hears

Convention Center Retail Fills Up

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high-end diner. A new Union Kitchen Grocery is moving in, similar to the one already on Capitol Hill. Morris will be a craft cocktail bar by noted local chef Spike Mendelsohn. Smoked and Stacked by chef Marjorie Meek-Bradley of Ripple restaurant is an outlet for smoked pastrami and other sandwiches. Meek-Bradley will now be the second Shaw chef appearing on the new season of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” joining Kwame Onwuachi of Shaw Bijou in the competition. Finally, Urban Athletic Club will open a new venue in Shaw, while Cuttin’ Up, a well-known neighborhood barber shop, will cross Ninth Street to new digs in the Convention Center.

Striking a Blow for Housing in Shaw

Mayor Muriel Bowser, District Housing notables, and members of the development community assembled at the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA on Nov. 6 to mark the beginning of renovations of the historic building, now an important center for women in transition. The event began with the mayor taking a sledgehammer to a brick wall to symbolically remove the barriers to affordable housing. Afterwards the mayor stated that she viewed the renovation of Phyllis Wheatley as an important beginning to her effort to eliminate homelessness and expand affordable housing in the District. Buwa Binitie, managing principal of Dantes Partners, which is directing the effort, noted that innovations in financing and new features like solar energy make it likely that the tenants will pay less rent in the renovated building than currently. u

ANC 6E by Steve Holton

The Passenger Gets ABRA Approval

Tom Brown, who represents The Passenger bar and restaurant, was on hand to ask for support of an Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) license. The restaurant will be located at 1539 Seventh St. NW but originally opened in 2009 at 1021 Seventh St. NW. The establishment was closed down last year when the building was sold for redevelopment purposes. In addition to a tavern license, the restaurant operators are seeking an entertainment endorsement and a summer garden endorsement for the rooftop deck. Plans are in the works for a front patio, but representatives stated that plans are only to open the windows to the sidewalk, not for patrons to occupy the area. The establishment has operated for five years without any problems reported by ABRA. “The Passenger was previously located in my district and there was never a problem with them and it was honor to have them there,” said 6E04 Commissioner Rachelle Nigro. Brown also met with 6E02 Kevin Chapple, who represents the district of the new location. “Brown met with us and was very cooperative, answered all the questions, and from what I’ve heard about him and by looking at his plans, I think the establishment will be an asset to the area,” said Chapple. ANC 6E moved to support the ABRA License with the agreement of a limited capacity on the rooftop after midnight on weekends and 10:30 p.m. during the week. The committee will give ABRA correspondence related to this agreement.

DACHA Beer Garden Receives Committee Support

Representatives of DACHA Beer Garden located at 1600-1602 Seventh St. NW appeared before the commission after months of negotiations to reach an agreement and fair compromise on balanced concerns raised by residents and the terms in which DACHA may operate. DACHA representatives noted that quite a bit of thought and discussion had gone into the agreement, and they hoped that the commission would support it. The principal provision of the agreement would allow only 250 patrons outdoors and a withdrawal of a proposal for a terrace or balcony that would overlook the beer garden. An agreement on additional measures was also reached to control sound generated by patrons, and some restriction was put in place for entertainment endorsements for the establishment. ANC 6E moved to support the settlement agreement contingent on security cameras being installed outside of the building.

District Pledges to End Homelessness

Frank Maduro of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office discussed plans to eliminate the city’s homeless problem. Mayor Bowser wants homelessness in DC to become rare, and she is planning for all veterans to have a home by 2017 and the remainder of the homeless population to be housed by 2020. The plan calls for closing down the DC General Family Shelter on 1900 Massachusetts Ave. SE and moving people to affordable housing. The project has gathered over 10,000 signatures in support. ANC 6E05 Chair Marge Maceda shared concerns of where the shelters could potentially be placed throughout the city. “Mayor Bowser should address where she is going to place the shelters. I support ending homelessness but we should know the diversity of the locations,” said Maceda. Maduro responded by saying that Mayor Bowser’s plan (mayor.dc.gov/homewarddc) explains that all eight wards would take responsibility for the homeless problem and participate in the project. Maduro also said that the short-term plan will identify locations where homeless shelters can be built. ANC 6E passed a motion to send a letter of support for Mayor Bowser’s effort to eliminate the city’s homeless problem with special attention to equitably distributing shelters everywhere in the city and not just selected wards.

Starbucks Seeks Approval for ABRA License

Representatives of the Starbucks located at 815 O St. NW requested support for an ABRA license. Last year Starbucks started a new feature that would allow it to serve beer and wine between the hours of 2 p.m. and 11 p.m. along with a limited selection of finger-foods or small plates. Samples of that menu were distributed to the committee at the meeting. The program has been very successful in its first eight states, and now Starbucks would like to introduce the concept to 11 new states plus the District of Columbia. Starbucks representatives pointed out that more food has been sold than beer and wine, and the program provides someone the option to have a drink without the pressure of being in a bar situation. Peak hours of sales are in the morning, but Starbucks wants to add a dimension to the afternoon and evening hours when people can come in and have the experience of feeling comfortable and at home. Of the 64 Starbucks shops located in DC, only nine have been selected for this new feature. There will be limited outdoor seating against the front window, and staff will be instructed to monitor patrons drinking alcohol outside. ANC 6E passed a motion to communicate support of the application to ABRA.

Next Meeting

ANC 6E will meet again at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 1, at the Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. Visit www.anc6e.orgto view the newsletter; follow on Twitter @ANC6E and on Facebook by searching ANC6E. u

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Mt. Vernon Triangle by Ellen Boomer

MVT’s Historic Church

Exterior of Second Baptist Church.

Second Baptist Church just celebrated its 167th anniversary and shows no signs of slowing down. With deep roots in the MVT community, Second Baptist is finding ways to blossom with the neighborhood while staying grounded in its mission. The historic church building, with its creaky wood floors and brightly colored stained glass windows, had suffered the effects of neighboring construction, and the congregation had to relocate for several years. The recent anniversary celebration was like a homecoming, especially for members who’ve witnessed the many changes in MVT. “Older members of the church have made a tremendous contribution,” said Rev. James E. Terrell, who’s helped lead the church for nearly 30 years. “It’s been a blessing to know them, hear them, and to have them as part of the church.” The church has been committed to serving and educating the community since it was founded by freed men and women in 1848. “This was one of the first churches, after the abolition of slavery, to undertake the education of the former slaves,” Rev. Terrell explained. “The church was instrumental in that regard to make former slaves literate.” In the 19th century the church held public lectures with such noted speakers as Booker T. Washington and Frederick Douglass. Rev. Terrell hopes to reinstitute this tradition of the lyceum and to find other ways to engage with the MVT community. He’s currently a board member of the MVT Community Improvement District (CID) and president of the Council of Churches of Greater Washington. Second Baptist has helped the community by fostering the growth of other churches in the city, including its neighbor, Mount Carmel Baptist Church. “Ten churches [and the Baptist Seminary] have formally come out of this church,” Rev. Terrell shared. “We’re considered by the African-American community to be the mother Baptist church.” Looking ahead to the holiday season, the

church will have Christmas services as well as the traditional Watch Night service on New Year’s Eve, a practice that dates back to 1863 when freedmen and slaves gathered in churches to pray in the new year and to witness the implementation of the Emancipation Proclamation. Visit Second Baptist Church at 816 Third St. NW or at www.secondbaptistchurchdc.org, or call 202842-0233.

Creating New Futures for Homeless Women

circumstances. To help residents develop the skills and self-determination to become independent, NEW provides a variety of services, including case management, life skills training, substance abuse counseling, financial and nutritional education, parenting skills development, and a youth education program for the children of those they serve. NEW partners with other organizations that provide medical, mental health, and legal services as well as employment readiness and GED classes. “We must reach the children to get them excited about education and show them there’s a different way of life available,” Steptoe explained. “We help students increase their math and English grades, in addition to teaching appropriate classroom behavior.” MVT residents who are interested in supporting NEW can become GED tutors or donate children’s educational games and materials or books and Kindles. Looking ahead, NEW will hold its “Moving Out of Homelessness Annual Benefit” on Oct. 25, 2016, at the Marriott Marquis. Meanwhile, it may host a “Happy Hour Fundraiser” at a local restaurant. “Although the challenges are great, our staff is committed to help those we serve to move beyond homelessness,” Steptoe shared. “That commitment has allowed us to make a positive difference in many lives.” Program participant Theresa Thompson said, “For the first time in my life, I feel I know what guardian angels are.” Continued on page 44

New Endeavors by Women (NEW) has been helping homeless women and children since 1988. Through its continuing commitment to underserved women NEW has supported over 3,000 women and children in their pursuit to lead independent lives. What started with just one shelter for homeless women has expanded to seven different programs, including those for the chronically homeless, HIV-positive women, senior women, mothers reunifying with their children, and women with mental illness and substance dependency. “Homelessness is different in general than in 1988,” said NEW’s executive director, Wanda Steptoe. “People come in now with a plethora of issues, including survivors of domestic violence, substance abuse, and those dealing with mental illness.” Steptoe explained that, unfortunately, one of NEW’s greatest challenges is that some of the mentally ill residents refuse help to manage their illnesses, which may inhibit their ability to gain or even maintain employment. “Another difference is there is now generational homelessness,” Steptoe pointed out, explaining that some of the NEW residents lack a model of a stable home, which makes it more challenging (Left to right) Lolita Mason, NEW graduate and New Light Alumna Award winner Tecoy for them to move beyond their current Bailey-Wade, and Executive Director Wanda Steptoe.

DECEMber 2015

Bloomingdale Buzz by Ellen Boomer

Preserving Bloomingdale’s Past

Bloomingdale’s own Chita Rivera, pictured with

Horacio Sierra. Photo: Keith Harrington The Bloomingdale Civic Association (BCA) continues to focus its attention on strengthening and supporting the community. Through its Bloomingdale Village Square Project, the BCA interviewed 25 residents and created an oral-history video to help preserve the neighborhood’s history. The BCA will present the work at a showcase in mid-December as one of 16 grantees of the DC Humanities Council. The project includes a video, a booklet of Bloomingdale’s history timeline from 1800 to 2015, which focuses on the interaction between social/institutional events and architectural/ land-use events, and design ideas such as public art and an electronic community bulletin board. Headed by Bertha Holliday and Zach Sherif, the project also included volunteers such as Bloomingdale resident and English professor Horacio Sierra, who worked on the oral-histories video. “We want to honor people who’ve been here for decades, to learn from them what Bloomingdale was like so those who come in the future will have a sense of history of the neighborhood,” Sierra said. The 25 interview subjects represent a cross-section of residents including actress Chita Rivera, who grew up in Bloomingdale. “Everybody expressed their love of Bloomingdale and said what sets it apart from other neighborhoods is that you can rely on your neighbors for assistance,” Sierra shared. One interviewee remembered the “Orange Hat Brigade,” a group of residents who stood on street corners so drug dealers would see Bloomingdale wouldn’t tolerate drugs in their neighborhood. “It’s the longtime residents, mostly African-Americans, who were here all along … and dug in when times were tough and helped the infrastructure of the neighborhood,” Sierra explained, adding that he feels Bloomingdale is thriving because long-term and new residents are working together for the benefit of the neighborhood. “Being involved made me love this neighborhood even more, and hearing people’s stories gave me a greater sense of its place in DC history,” Sierra said. “I got to meet my neighbors and reach across generational differences.” Contact the Bloomingdale Civic AssociaCRISP’s hot chicken sandwich. tion at www.bloomingdalecivicassociation.org.

Hot Chick(en) in Bloomingdale

CRISP Kitchen + Bar, which opened after Thanksgiving, is adding hot chicken sandwiches to the neighborhood’s rich culinary landscape. The hearty bar fare and craft cocktails make for the perfect spot to catch up with friends, have a casual date night, or cheer on the Caps and Redskins. “It’s been very hectic getting open, but I can tell you that from what my original vision of this space was to the final product … has far exceeded even my own expectations,” owner and DC native Jamie Hess said. “I hope the customers like it as much.” Designed by chef Alex McCoy, the menu of updated diner food will include a spicy fried (hot) chicken sandwich, burgers, poutine, house-made fries, and vegetarian options. Chef Akiem Brooker will be cooking up these delicious dishes, eventually expanding the menu and offering brunch. Hess shared that the restaurant’s name, CRISP, was inspired from a few sources. First, he wanted to bring a “fresh, new and crisp” concept to the space; second, the menu will include different varieties of crisps (chips); and finally, the name is a nod to Bloomingdale’s own Crispus Attucks Park. “We feel people will come from all over the area, but a large portion of our customers will be those that live in close proximity,” Hess said. “The community and culture of Bloomingdale has its own distinct feel.” Hess talked to other business owners and residents to learn what the neighborhood needed. “I’ve actually liked this neighborhood for years and looked at the space prior to its previous tenant,” explained Hess, who took over the lease from Costa Brava and renovated the space. As CRISP settles into the neighborhood, Hess plans to be very present in the community, to continue interacting with residents, and to add events such as Yappy Hours in the spring and summer. In the meantime stop in for a hot chicken sandwich on a cold winter day. Visit CRISP Kitchen + Bar at 1837 First St. NW or at www.crispdc.com, or call 202713-5011.

Shop Local

The holiday season is the perfect time to support local artists, especially when they may

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Brass DC Flag necklace by jeweler Rachel Pfeffer. Continued from page 43, Bloomingdale Buzz

MVT residents turn out strong for community events. Continued from page 42, Mt Veron Triangle

Contact New Endeavors by Women at 611 N St. NW or at nebw. org, or call 202-682-5825.

A Great Place to be

MVT residents already know what the rest of the city is finally figuring out: this neighborhood just keeps getting better. With so many new restaurants, fitness studios, businesses, and residential buildings, MVT residents may never have to leave the cozy confines of the Triangle. To take the figurative pulse of the neighborhood, the MVT CID recently conducted its annual perception survey, and the results reflect the overall positive growth in and perception of the neighborhood. Of the 448 people who completed the survey, about half felt the sense of community was very strong. The vast majority want the MVT CID to focus on safety, neighborhood cleanliness, new businesses attraction, and the addition of more green and outdoor park space. Over half of the respondents noted that homeless outreach should be a priority. With both Central Union Mission and New Endeavors by Women in the neighborhood, there are plenty of opportunities for MVT

residents and businesses to help support the homeless population. In terms of community events, the top three activities of interest were seasonal festivals, outdoor concerts, and the farmers’ market. Several respondents suggested expanding the hours of the current farm stand, expanding the selection, and adding food vendors who sell lunch options. MVT hopes to continue attracting new restaurants. Half of the respondents hoped a Mexican restaurant will soon be an option in the neighborhood. Top of the retail wish list were a clothing store, a salon, and a juice bar. Considering that 64 percent of respondents have lived in MVT three years or less, maintaining a connection to the neighborhood’s past and fostering a sense of community are critical. No doubt the MVT CID will continue helping the neighborhood tackle these challenges. Contact the MVT CID at 457 Massachusetts Ave. NW or at www. mvtcid.org, or call 202-216-0511. See the results of the survey at http:// www.mvtcid.org/news/november2015-triangle-times-survey-resultssanta-celebration-dc-bar-hq-raysand-michael-schlow. u

live right next door. Buying handmade items from the talented artists and artisans who live in Bloomingdale will help you support small businesses and get to know the people in your neighborhood. “I’m passionate about saying hi to people on the street,” said Tricia McCauley, herbalist and owner of Leafyhead Lotions and Potions. “That was one of the loveliest things about Bloomingdale when I first moved here [about 10 years ago]. There was no reason to be here unless you were a resident, so everyone said hi. It’s been amazing to see the neighborhood evolve.” McCauley has been the herbalist at Common Good City Farm for several years and started Leafyhead in 2009. She now sells her homemade products, such as lip balms, salves, and lotions, on Etsy and at holiday markets, including the upcoming Big Bear Cafe Holiday Market and the Black Cat Rock and Shop. Jewelry maker Rachel Pfeffer recently opened a studio and store at Brookland Arts Walk, and she shares the space with fellow Bloomingdale resident Marcella Kriebel, an illustrator. Kriebel has a collection of more than 80 prints and will also do commissions. “I found a wonderful group of friends in the neighborhood that keeps me anchored here,” Kriebel shared. “I love being a part of the LeDroit Park Community Garden, the Bloomingdale Farmers Market, Yoga District, Boundary Stone for beers, and Big Bear for my coffee fix.” Pfeffer, who also sells some of her jewelry at Proper Topper in Dupont, explained that many of her pieces are made-to-order, especially rings. “I list almost everything I’ve made on my website, but try to keep a good inventory on hand for when something sells online,” Pfeffer said. “I’m driven by both what I think will sell and what I personally am in love with.” To find these artists and to keep your holiday shopping local, check the websites and information provided. Contact these artists through the following sites: http://www.leafyhead.com www.marcellakriebel.com http://www.rachelpfeffer.com/ http://www.monroestreetmarket.com/arts/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/SashasKnotsNeedles (knitter and Bloomingdale resident Sasha Gamburg) u

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JonettA’s tAKe

the Mental cost of Violence

sat next to her as audience members departed for the arts healing sessions during “The Gift,” a program presented by myself and Esther Productions, Inc., a nonprofit organization serving girls and women. She was reluctant to join a group, confessing a heavy heart. A day earlier, her cousin’s boyfriend had been killed; they were a close group. The 21 year-old, single-mother--call her Brenda--began crying. I put my arm around her. She sang a funeral dirge: She pointed to a name tattooed on her neck; that person also had been murdered in the District of Columbia; the person whose name was inked across the left side of her chest met a similar fate. Brenda is a walking obituary, her body a graphic narrative of the violence sweeping through urban centers. What happens to the soul, the mental health of people who witness unspeakable levels of violence? Do they lose hope? Do they become a new generation of violent perpetrators, attacking others or harming themselves? Self-harm or suicide is the third-leading cause of deaths among Americans between the ages of 10 and 24, according to the Centers for Disease Control. In the District, the 2012 Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that 14.7 percent of D.C. Public Schools students “came up with a plan to die by suicide,” said At-Large D.C. Council member David Grosso (I), chairman of the Committee on Education and Libraries. He added that “20.5 percent of high school-aged Hispanic young women and 14.1 percent” of their black counterparts “had attempted suicide within the last year.” “We have to focus on trying to identify kids who are more susceptible to committing suicide,” continued Grosso, who believes legislation he introduced--Youth Suicide Prevention and School Climate Survey Act--is the answer. That bill would require the Office of the State Superintendent for Education (OSSE) to develop “a training curriculum on suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention to be administered by all school-based personnel.” OSSE also would

by Jonetta Rose Barras be required to conduct climate surveys to help determine “if there are particular school environments that contribute to student stressors.” Ward 7 Council member Yvette Alexander (D), chair of the Committee on Health and Human Services, said she has doubts. She said the focus should be comprehensively on mental health. “The DCPS and the Department of Behavioral Health needs to put some things in place first.” Truth be told, Grosso is rearranging deck chairs. His bill duplicates The South Capitol Street Memorial Amendment Act and is a BandAid against a gapping wound. In 2012, the council, spurred by at-Large Council member David Catania (I), approved The South Capitol Street Memorial Amendment Act, following the murder of five youth under the age of 20. That law also mandated comprehensive mental health care--screening, assessment and actual services--in 50 percent of DCPS facilities and charters by the 2014-2015 school year, and all schools by 2016-2017. They’re not even close. Grosso said he’s trying to build “trauma-informed schools.” Further, “just saying you have to have a certain number of [Full time employees] in a school is not enough.” He wants to train teachers and security guards. “These are people who are on the front line of this thing.” In ethnic and minority communities, youth typically are taught to hide their emotions, said Kimya N. Dennis, a sociology and criminal studies professor at Salem College and a national expert on suicide and self-harm among blacks and Hispanics. The absence of a positive relationship with mental health professionals or resources can also “cut people off from medical and mental health care and perpetuate the notion that time heals all wounds.” A school-based mental health program could counter misguided cultural pressures. Lawmakers seemed to understand that when they approved the South Capitol Street Act. Since then, however, they have acted like wimps.

The executive hasn’t complied with the law and no one is raising holy hell. “I have asked about it during agency performance hearings,” said Grosso. “I am continually shining a light on these issues.” Michelle Lerner, a DCPS spokesperson, said via email, “The major requirements for DCPS in the South Capitol Street law revolved around truancy reporting, which are embedded in DCPS’ truancy protocol.” The DCPS also is required “to work with [the Department of Behavioral Health] to ensure teacher training to identify potential mental health challenges,” she added, which underscored the redundancy of Grosso’s legislation. Lerner said, DCPS has crisis intervention teams and is piloting a “grief and trauma intervention program” but only at 25 schools. Meanwhile, the Children’s Law Center concluded in its 2015 mental health report card that “8,000 children” in the city may be “overlooked by our current system of care.” Separately, a national study conducted by Jeffrey Bridge at the Research Institute at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio found that between 1993 and 2012, the suicide rate nationally among black children age five to 11 increased from 1.36 to 2.54 per one million children. How do children so young kill themselves? Many years ago, everyone was concerned about “suicide by cop,” said Dennis. Now, we may be witnessing “suicide by interpersonal violence,” which happens “when individuals provoke family members, friends, or strangers to make lethal responses to them. Some of these situations may amount to suicide.” Is the uptick in violence the beginning of a suicide epidemic? The council may need to answer that question before it requires some climate survey. At the very least, it should demand the executive comply with the South Capitol Street Act. That won’t necessarily benefit Brenda, but could help save thousands of other lives. Jonetta Rose Barras is a freelance writer. u

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by Kathleen Donner PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Marine Staff Sgts. Hugh Wood and Randall Ayers, NORAD and USNORTHCOM, take calls at the NORAD Tracks Santa Operations Center. Wood and Ayers came to the operations center to collect toys for the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program and took a break to participate in NORAD Tracks Santa. Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Thomas J. Doscher

norAD tracks Santa at noradsanta.org

For more than 50 years, NORAD has tracked Santa’s flight. The tradition began in 1955 after a Colorado Springs-based Sears Roebuck & Co. advertisement misprinted the telephone number for children to call Santa. Instead of reaching Santa, the phone number put kids through to the CONAD Commander-in-Chief ’s operations “hotline.” The Director of Operations at the time, Colonel Harry Shoup, had his staff check the radar for indications of Santa making his way south from the North Pole. Children who called were given updates on his location, and a tradition was born. Since that time, NORAD men, women, family and friends have volunteered their time to personally respond to phone calls and emails from children all around the world. In addition, they now track Santa using the internet. Millions of people who want to know Santa’s whereabouts now visit the NORAD Tracks Santa website. Finally, media from all over the world rely on NORAD as a trusted source to provide updates on Santa’s journey. Phone number will be published later this month. noradsanta.org.

Koshland Science Museum Educational Programs for teens

The Koshland Science Museum, 525 E St. NW, facilitates inquiry-based, structured experiences for high school students and offers self-guided or facilitated visits for other groups. Additional educational activities are also offered for groups, teachers, and school district coordinators. Group admission rates are $5 for adults and $3 for students and active military. Chaperones, teachers, and tour operators will receive one free

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admission per every ten visitors. The Koshland Science Museum waives admission for fifth-12th grade classes from the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Read more at koshland-science-museum.org.

Battle Subway Pokémon League at MLK Library

If you love Pokémon, you won’t want to miss this! Battle Subway is an official league of the Pokémon Company International. Players meet on Saturdays from 2 to 5 p.m. in Room A-9, located on the Library’s lower level. Games are open to Pokémon lovers of all ages and League Leaders will be on hand to moderate. Participants will gain knowledge and experience in competitive play of the Pokémon video and card games. Players will also earn free rewards for participation including cards, codes for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online, and badges. So come ready to trade, to meet other Pokémon fans, and to qualify for tournament play. MLK Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-7270321. dclibrary.org/mlk.

Arts on the Horizon: Snow Day at the Atlas

One cold December morning, a young girl named Skip wakes up to find the entire neighborhood covered in a thick, dazzling blanket of white snow. A playful (if not a little mischievous) winter elf takes her on an adventure--showing her just how magical snow can be. Join Skip as she experiences all the excitement, joy, and wonder of her very first snow day. This nonverbal production features live music and lots of wintertime fun, just in time for the holiday season. Snow Day, best suited for children ages two to six, is at the Atlas, Dec. 12 to 20. $9. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org.

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A group of birders during the Christmas Bird Count in Ramble, Central Park, NYC. December 14, 2014. Photo: Camilla Cerea/Audubon

Join the National Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count

A family holiday tradition for many, the annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is a long-standing program of the National Audubon Society, with over 100 years of citizen science involvement. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an early-winter bird census, where thousands of volunteers across the US, Canada and many countries in the Western Hemisphere, go out over a 24 hour period on one calendar day to count birds. To participate, you need to join an existing CBC circle by contacting the compiler in advance of the count day. All Christmas Bird Counts are conducted between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5, inclusive dates, each season. Read more and sign up at audubon.org/content/join-christmasbird-count.

Baby and Toddler Story Time at Shaw Library

Every Friday, at 10:30 a.m., come for 20 to 30 minute story time full of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children birth to two years old. The Shaw Library Baby and Toddler Story Time is a great way to introduce your child to language skills in a positive and fun environment. Children and their caregivers are encouraged to engage with the books and songs and to actively participate in the program. This is a ticketed, first-come, first-served program. Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288. dclibrary.org/watha.

Matilda the Musical at the Kennedy Center

Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, Matil-

da The Musical is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Recommended for ages six and up. Dec. 15 through Jan. 10; Tuesdays through Fridays, 7 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Jan 10, 1 p.m. Tickets are from $25 except New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve only, $69. kennedy-center.org.

Rocknoceros Rings in the Holidays with Festive Family Sing-Alongs

On Thursday, Dec. 17 and Friday, Dec. 18, Rocknoceros will bring holiday cheer to sing-alongs at the Smithsonian Discovery Theater, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW, with two shows each day at 10:15 a.m.

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and 11:30 a.m. The very jolliest of holiday parties is in store for families. They’ll deck the halls with tinsel, a tree, and holiday lights, and Mrs. Claus will make her annual, merry-making appearance. A special Rockoceros tradition is to invite kids to share, via written notes hung on the tree during their shows, either a wish or a gift they’d like for the season. Recommended for ages two to six. Tickets are $3 to $8. Purchase tickets at discoverytheater.org.

After-School Workshops with Asian American LEAD

AALEAD is an after-school program for middle and high school students with workshops on leadership development, educational empowerment and community. They meet after school every week on Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30-6 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room at Mt Pleasant, and Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30-6 p.m. in the Meeting Room at Northwest One. Join them for different activities to hone leadership skills, technology chops and other important life skills! Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library is at 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3121. Northwest One Neighborhood Library is at 155 L St. NW. 202-939-5946. dclibrary.org.

Wegmans Wonderplace at the American History Museum for kids 0-6

“Wegmans Wonderplace” has opened at the American History Museum (first floor, west wing). It is the first gallery on the National Mall designed for children ages birth to six. This 1,700-squarefoot center, located in the museum’s Innovation Wing, provides the youngest historians with ageappropriate activities. Curious kids will be able to “cook” in a kitchen inspired by Julia Child’s; plant and harvest pretend vegetables and run the farm stand; find owls hiding in a miniature replica of the Smithsonian’s Castle building; and captain a tugboat based on a model in the museum’s collection. Family-friendly amenities include family bathrooms with diaper-changing stations, stroller parking and a quiet nook in the rear where parents can feed and take care of infants. The American History Museum will operate extended holiday hours Dec. 26 through 30, staying open until 7:30 p.m. National Museum of American History, Constitution Ave. between 12th and 14th Streets, NW. americanhistory.si.edu.

Step Afrika! Magical Musical Holiday Step Family Fun Pack

Step Afrika! is back, through Dec. 22, to delight audiences young and old with their magical musical holiday step show. Audiences are invited to make music with DC’s internationally-known stepping company and their furry friends from the Animal Kingdom in this annual holiday tradition. Come ready to bring in the festive season with a bang featuring the electrifying artists from Step Afrika! and special guest DJ Frosty the Snowman. Tickets are $15-$39.50. The Family Fun Pack is $100 and includes four tickets, one snack and one drink each; two patrons must be 16 and under. Step Afrika! Magical Musical Holiday Step is at the Atlas performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. atlasarts.org.

Akeelah and the Bee at Arena

Based on the beloved film, Akeelah and the Bee tells the story of an independent 11-year-old from the Chicago projects whose razor-sharp mind keeps her one step ahead of the game in the neighborhood … but is it enough to get her to the top? Akeelah must turn to family, friends and a few unlikely mentors if she’s going to survive the final round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Playwright Cheryl L. West and director Charles Randolph-Wright bring this spirited adaptation to life this holiday season. Johannah Easley as Akeelah in Children’s Theatre Company’s Akeelah and the Bee is at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater through Dec. 27. Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW. 202-488-3300. arenastage.org.

An American Family in World War II Book Signing

On Saturday, Dec. 26, noon to 5 p.m., author Sandra O’Connell signs copies of “An American Family in World War II,” which uses the correspondence between Ralph Lee Minker JR., a U.S. Army Airman in 1943, and his parents and two teenage sisters to tell the story of life in America during World War II. National Museum of American History (mall store, second floor), Constitution Ave. between 12th and 14th Streets, NW. americanhistory.si.edu.

Three Day Family Kwanzaa Celebration at the Anacostia Community Museum

On Saturday, Dec. 26, bring the entire family for Day One of the museum’s annual 3-day Kwanzaa celebration. This year, Culture Kingdom Kids pres-

ents the original play Bone Soup. This energetic and interactive introduction to Kwanzaa includes dancers, singers, music, colorful costumes, and lively characters. On Monday, Dec. 28, members of the multi-talented mime and performance group Crazee Praise give a high-energy, interactive performance based on the seven guiding Kwanzaa principles. This performance will be at the Fort Stanton Recreation Center located one block from the museum. On Tuesday, Dec. 29, families participate in multiple arts and crafts activities using a variety of art materials in the museum’s multi-purpose room. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu.

Washington Capitals Launch 2015-16 Caps in School Program

The Washington Capitals have announced the addition of Hockey Scholar within the Caps in School program for the 2015-16 season. Hockey Scholar is an online course that brings science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts to life through the game of hockey. The course combines cutting-edge instructional design with scientific method-based games to build student’s confidence, mastery and excitement around critical STEM topics. This initiative aligns to fifth- through seventhgrade math and science standards and is now available to all Caps in School teachers in conjunction with the 2015-16 school year. Visit capsinschool. monumentalnetwork.com. In conjunction with Hockey Scholar, the Washington Capitals are creating the Monumental Sports & Entertainment Teacher Advisory Committee, which will be comprised of sports-minded educators and leaders with the goal of establishing a hockeybased curriculum for the Caps in School program. The committee members will review current education plans and guide future curriculum development. To apply for the Monumental Sports & Entertainment Teacher Advisory Committee, complete the application at washcaps.formstack.com/forms/mse_ teacher_advisory_committee_caps.

Christmas Pageant at the National Cathedral

On Saturday, Dec. 19, 2 p.m., children of all ages come to the Cathedral to participate in this annual pageant celebrating the Nativity. Children dressed as shepherds, angels, and animals help tell the story of the Messiah’s birth. On the day of the event, families arrive in costume for a 1:30 p.m. brief rehearsal prior to the pageant. The pageant begins at

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2 p.m. and lasts approximately one hour. Halos are available for herald angels in need of a little costume assistance. Bring family, friends, and cameras for this lively telling of the true meaning of Christmas. Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. nationalcathedral.org

Washington National Opera Holiday Family Opera: Hansel and Gretel

Complete with a cackling witch, enchanted fairies, dancing animals, and an oversized gingerbread oven, the timeless Grimm brothers’ fairy tale returns for the holidays in WNO’s whimsical and neon-colored production from Dec. 12 to Dec. 20. $45-$59. kennedy-center.org

“Oliver” Family Fun Pack

“Oliver” is at Arena Stage through Jan. 2. With the Family Fun Pack, purchase four seats for only $125. Your group must include a minimum of two patrons between ages five and 17 per Fun Pack; cannot be combined with any other offer or applied to previously purchased tickets; limit two Fun Packs per household. All standard fees apply. Must be purchased by phone or in person. arenastage.org

Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play! at the Kennedy Center

In this vaudevillian romp of a musical based on Mo Willems’s children’s books, Elephant Gerald and Piggie sing and dance their way through plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense, backed by nutty backup singers The Squirrelles. For ages three, up. Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play! through Jan. 3. $20. kennedy-center.org

Seacrest Studios Opens at Children’s National

Children’s National Health System, in partnership with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF), has opened a new state-of-the-art, 920 sq. ft. multimedia broadcast studio, named Seacrest Studios. The studio is located inside the Children’s National Main Atrium at the Sheikh Zayed Campus for Advanced Children’s Medicine. Seacrest Studios at Children’s National will operate under the station handle WPAW-90. The closed-circuit television and radio station will broadcast entertainment programming throughout the hospital, which will also allow patients who are unable to leave their rooms the opportunity to virtually interact with what is

happening in the studio. The studio is part of an entertainment initiative that radio and television host and producer Ryan Seacrest and his family developed to help patients explore the creative realms of radio, television, and new media. RSF aims to contribute positively to the healing process for children and their families during their stay, as well as to bring an uplifting spirit to the hospital community. The studio will feature fun, interactive, and educational programs geared towards kids of all ages. Some of the programs may include game shows, bingo, top 40 music hour, prescription pets, celebrity talent, and karaoke.

Imagination Stage’s A Year with Frog and Toad

A Year with Frog and Toad is a holiday classic based on Arnold Lobel’s beloved characters as their year of fantastic adventures is chronicled, ultimately strengthening their own friendship. Two best friends with completely opposite personalities wake up from hibernation, and enjoy hilarious and heartwarming adventures through the seasons. When Frog learns that Toad doesn’t receive mail, he quickly writes him a letter and asks the Snail to deliver it. Several uproarious Vaudeville vignettes ensue in which the friends go swimming, fly a kite, bake cookies, tell scary stories, and go sledding down a steep hill. Will the Snail successfully complete his journey to deliver the letter and a smile to Toad? Best for ages four and older, through Jan. 10 in Imagination Stage’s Annette M. and Theodore N. Lerner Family Theatre. Tickets start at $10 and may be purchased at imaginationstage.org, 301280-1660 or at the box office.

First Night Alexandria New Year’s Eve Ideas for Families with Kids

Start the day at 2 p.m. at the Torpedo Factory Art Center and pick up a First Night Alexandria Fun Hunt clue sheet before setting off on a scavenger hunt adventure around Old Town. Not into scavenger hunts? Partake in interactive art activities in the Torpedo Factory’s great hall and The Art League Gallery or explore Alexandria’s past in the Alexandria Archeology Museum. If your pet has a talent you’ll want to check out the main hall’s north end where the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria will be conducting a pet competition! Beside the Durant Arts Center is the Jefferson Houston School, where families are invited to join in festivities like model sailboat making, carnival games, ThinkFun games, a moon bounce and other

kiddie carnival games from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. At 7 p.m., return to the Durant Arts Center for a free shuttle to the George Washington Masonic Memorial, where you’ll find activities like face painting, nail art, balloon sculptures by friendly clowns, music and dancing. At midnight, see the fireworks over the river. $20 for adults and kids, 12 and under are free. firstnightalexandria.org.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education Funds Expansion of High-Quality Pre-K Programs

The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) has announced that it will provide funding to 22 community-based organizations (CBO) that deliver high-quality pre-kindergarten education services in the District. In fiscal year 2016, Pre-Kindergarten Enhancement and Expansion Program will fund 628, three- and four-yearolds in 45 classrooms throughout the District. Of the 22 awarded CBOs, 18 were allocated funds to sustain high-quality pre-K services and four existing CBOs are receiving this allocation for the first time. In the District, parents and families can choose from pre-K options in CBOs, District of Columbia Public Schools and public charter schools. These allocations help augment the high-quality pre-K options available in the CBO sector in particular.

Marmalade by Claire Parsons Company at the Atlas

What is marmalade? Can it be cherry, figs, mint, upside down, together or inside out? Marmalade is a delicious, sensory performance about meeting, mixing and blending. Mira and Viktor taste and feel in poetic movements and circus actions in an exquisite and visual experience where the audience is invited to join in the experience. Marmalade looks at the world through body, eye, feeling and taste in a room with fluffy skirts, soft circus and Fellini music. Perfect for ages two to six. the show runs Jan. 21 to 24. Thursday and Friday, performances at 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Saturday performances at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. Sunday Performances at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. Tickets are $9. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org. u

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Changing hands is a list of most residential sales in the District of Columbia from the previous month. A feature of every issue, this list, based on the MRIS, is provided courtesy of Don Denton, manager of the Coldwell Banker office on Capitol Hill. The list includes address, sales price and number of bedrooms. Neighborhood

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FEE SIMPLE BLOOMINGDALE 50 V ST NW 1527 1ST ST NW

$1,024,999 $780,000

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1321 TAYLOR ST NW 1224 IRVING ST NW 1537 MONROE ST NW 1320 RANDOLPH ST NW 2732 SHERMAN AVE NW 2605 11TH ST NW 3208 PARK PL NW 779 HARVARD ST NW 2809 11TH ST NW 637 OTIS PL NW 754 GRESHAM PL NW 717 QUEBEC PL NW

$965,000 $890,000 $845,000 $765,000 $703,000 $680,000 $649,000 $610,000 $605,000 $495,000 $403,000 $680,000 $1,900,000 $1,700,000 $1,620,000 $865,000 $2,028,000

ECKINGTON 30 SEATON PL NW 1717 LINCOLN RD NE 1719 LINCOLN RD NE 29 U ST NE 115 U ST NE

$905,000 $600,000 $600,000 $530,000 $495,000

KALORAMA 1823 PHELPS PL NW 1848 BILTMORE ST NW 2126 LEROY PL NW 1975 BILTMORE ST NW 2543 WATERSIDE DR NW

$5,750,000 $2,149,000 $2,100,000 $1,450,000 $1,100,000

LEDROIT PARK 2103 1ST ST NW 2037 1ST ST NW 1938 2ND ST NW 1955 3RD ST NW 42 BRYANT ST NW 324 U ST NW 11 ADAMS ST NW

$1,400,000 $1,375,000 $1,250,000 $833,000 $760,000 $715,000 $680,000

LOGAN CIRCLE 1316 R ST NW 1504 10TH ST NW

$1,435,000 $825,000

MOUNT PLEASANT 3157 18TH ST NW 1622 HOBART ST NW 1858 INGLESIDE TER NW 1832 KENYON ST NW 1833 LAMONT ST NW 3157 ADAMS MILL RD NW 2006 KLINGLE RD NW 1800 IRVING ST NW 1749 HARVARD ST NW

$1,295,000 $1,249,000 $1,075,000 $1,049,000 $980,000 $919,000 $917,425 $890,000 $749,900

$727,500 $695,000

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DUPONT 1738 Q ST NW 2125 N ST NW 1738 CORCORAN ST NW 1802 CORCORAN ST NW 1728 Q ST NW

1608 NEWTON ST NW 3214 18TH ST NW

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1729 19TH ST NW 1445 SWANN ST NW 1503 Q ST NW 1513 CHURCH ST NW 1833 9TH ST NW 58 NEW YORK AVE NW 2209 12TH PL NW

$2,000,000 $1,750,000 $1,525,000 $1,075,000 $899,900 $730,000 $580,000

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$900,000 $790,000 $675,000 $620,000 $610,000 $592,000 $535,000 $524,900 $480,000 $440,000 $430,000 $430,000 $425,000 $415,000 $410,000 $405,000 $399,999 $399,998 $340,000 $305,000 $300,000

U STREET CORRIDOR 1317 V ST NW 2118 12TH ST NW 934 WESTMINSTER ST NW

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CONDO 14TH STREET CORRIDOR 1412 CHAPIN ST NW #1

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ADAMS MORGAN 1794 LANIER PL NW #208 1701 KALORAMA RD NW #213 2550 17TH ST NW #606 2434 ONTARIO RD NW #1 1700 KALORAMA RD NW #208

$756,400 $685,000 $539,900 $499,000 $475,000

BLOOMINGDALE 51 RANDOLPH PL NW #501

$275,000

CLEVELAND PARK 4301 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #A304 3026 WISCONSIN AVE NW #202 3930 LANGLEY CT NW #E641 3831 NEWARK ST NW #D448 3600 38TH ST NW #E275

$525,000 $472,500 $469,000 $425,000 $402,900

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2711 ORDWAY ST NW #109 3605 38TH ST NW #101 3631 38TH ST NW #25 2902 PORTER ST NW #23 3028 WISCONSIN AVE NW #307 3010 WISCONSIN AVE NW #209 3100 WISCONSIN AVE NW #101 3217 WISCONSIN AVE NW #4D

$375,500 $350,000 $345,000 $338,000 $289,000 $282,000 $215,000 $200,000

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1454 BELMONT ST NW #3 1368 MERIDIAN PL NW #2 1319 EUCLID ST NW #2 2650 15TH ST NW #4 1217 PARK RD NW 732 GIRARD ST NW #2 1368 MERIDIAN PL NW #1 1512 PARK RD NW #2 1340 MONROE ST NW #301 1390 KENYON ST NW #706

$1,175,000 $820,000 $725,000 $715,000 $675,000 $670,000 $670,000 $575,000 $565,000 $559,000

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3013 11TH ST NW #2 701 LAMONT ST NW #31 1419 SHEPHERD ST NW #1 929 FLORIDA AVE NW #3001 1316 HARVARD ST NW #2 1439 CHAPIN ST NW #304 3500 13TH ST NW #509 3205 GEORGIA AVE NW #103 2030 8TH ST NW #406 1390 KENYON ST NW #519 836 LAMONT ST NW #A 1514 NEWTON ST NW #304 1495 NEWTON ST NW #204 3900 14TH ST NW #614 1420 CLIFTON ST NW #407 3902 14TH ST NW #319 3534 10TH ST NW #250 3534 10TH ST NW #230 1451 PARK RD NW #309 710 KENYON ST NW #1

$549,900 $530,000 $511,572 $460,000 $452,000 $449,000 $439,000 $437,400 $404,900 $399,999 $399,000 $398,900 $350,000 $325,000 $317,000 $286,000 $282,000 $279,000 $189,000 $750,000

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DUPONT 1735 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #202 1756 CORCORAN ST NW #3B 1901 19TH ST NW #401 1735 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #2 1545 18TH ST NW #719 1734 R ST NW #PH 1734 R ST NW #3 2141 P ST NW #708 1625 S ST NW #1 2101 N ST NW #204 1 SCOTT CIR NW #708 1301 20TH ST NW #1013 1308 21ST ST NW #100

$765,000 $601,000 $556,175 $544,900 $338,000 $1,300,000 $1,095,000 $499,900 $495,000 $373,350 $369,000 $364,500 $334,000

ECKINGTON 29 Q ST NE #2 29 Q ST NE #1 2116 3RD ST NE #A 217 R ST NE #B

$715,000 $675,000 $620,000 $590,000

KALORAMA 2301 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #3B 1840 VERNON ST NW #406 2201 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #8 2012 KALORAMA RD NW #1 2022 COLUMBIA RD NW #412 1819 BELMONT RD NW #3 1907 KALORAMA PL NW #16 2032 BELMONT RD NW #516 1833 CALIFORNIA ST NW #303 1856 MINTWOOD PL NW #4 1842 CALIFORNIA ST NW #20B 2311 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #B5 1954 COLUMBIA RD NW #106

$1,360,000 $849,000 $725,000 $599,000 $585,000 $570,000 $525,000 $399,999 $367,000 $355,000 $330,000 $265,000 $198,000

LEDROIT PARK 442 OAKDALE PL NW #2 149 T ST NW #2 149 T ST NW #1 42 W ST NW #1 521 FLORIDA AVE NW #1 25 U ST NW #2

$759,123 $749,000 $675,000 $620,000 $549,000 $875,000

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1210 R ST NW #208 1445 CHURCH ST NW #13 1102 R ST NW #5 1300 13TH ST NW #703 2125 14TH ST NW #410 1133 14TH ST NW #402 1115 12TH ST NW #604 1440 N ST NW #715 2125 14TH ST NW #414 1444 CHURCH ST NW #604 27 LOGAN CIR NW #1 1300 13TH ST NW #806 1133 14TH ST NW #PH8 1515 15TH ST NW #202 1317 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #104 1822 15TH ST NW #306 1211 13TH ST NW #807

$890,000 $675,000 $585,000 $550,000 $515,000 $472,000 $325,000 $244,900 $372,700 $1,015,000 $877,850 $730,000 $715,000 $517,000 $480,000 $268,000 $652,000

MOUNT PLEASANT 3365 18TH ST NW #C 3220 17TH ST NW #104 3324 18TH ST NW #6 1654 EUCLID ST NW #305 2412 17TH ST NW #204 1801 CALVERT ST NW #G9 2922 18TH ST NW #4 1654 EUCLID ST NW #P11-H

MOUNT VERNON TRIANGLE 475 K ST NW #615 460 NEW YORK AVE NW #901 440 L ST NW #806 460 NEW YORK AVE NW #1004 1234 4TH ST NW #1

2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 4 3 3 3 2 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 0

OLD CITY #2 1425 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #30 1413 P ST NW #501 475 K ST NW #1215 2100 11TH ST NW #406 2119 11TH ST NW #3 437 NEW YORK AVE NW #Y1 1801 16TH ST NW #701 1117 10TH ST NW #1011 440 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #401 1444 CHURCH ST NW #108 475 K ST NW #905 475 K ST NW #717 2125 14TH ST NW #205W 475 K ST NW #1011 811 4TH ST NW #906 811 4TH ST NW #916 1390 V ST NW #PH 510 1420 N ST NW #806 1413 T ST NW #301 555 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #902 2120 VERMONT AVE NW #10 1 SCOTT CIR NW #519 1420 N ST NW #211 1718 P ST NW #301 66 NEW YORK AVE NW #102

$1,240,000 $1,200,000 $930,000 $690,000 $649,900 $637,000 $599,500 $599,000 $599,000 $580,000 $530,000 $525,000 $450,000 $450,000 $432,500 $427,500 $412,000 $324,000 $320,000 $300,000 $295,000 $287,500 $240,000 $239,000 $215,000

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1325 TAYLOR ST NW #1

$649,900

1225 10TH ST NW #3 1225 10TH ST NW #2

$1,100,000 $899,555

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$870,000 $479,000 $437,900 $524,000 $712,500

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2120 VERMONT AVE NW #215 2120 VERMONT AVE NW #313 2331 15TH ST NW #306 2331 15TH ST NW #305 929 FLORIDA AVE NW #PH 8004 2120 VERMONT AVE NW #410

$570,000 $455,000 $629,000 $505,000 $493,000 $599,000

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2725 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #401 $560,000 2

COOP ADAMS MORGAN 2801 ADAMS MILL RD NW #308/310 3025 ONTARIO RD NW #406 2707 ADAMS MILL RD NW #204 1669 COLUMBIA RD NW #402

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CLEVELAND PARK

3601 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #517/517A $453,000 3024 PORTER ST NW #301 $285,000

2 2 1 0 1 1

DUPONT 1701 16TH ST NW #516 1701 16TH ST NW #738 1725 17TH ST NW #516

$395,000 $389,000 $385,900

KALORAMA 2100 19TH ST NW #803

$435,000

MOUNT PLEASANT 1661 CRESCENT PL NW #505 1801 CLYDESDALE PL NW #411 1669 COLUMBIA RD NW #302

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OLD CITY #2 1701 16TH ST NW #726 1725 17TH ST NW #411 u

$379,000 $246,500

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