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Holiday Calendar

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Insatiable • Celeste McCall

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Depeche Art • Phil Hutinet

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Bulletin Board • Kathleen Donner

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The Numbers • Alyssa Noth

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ANC 6E • Pleasant Mann

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Bloomingdale Bites • Finnian Day

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East Side News • Taylor Barden Golden

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Shaw Streets • Pleasant Mann

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ON THE COVER:

A Chorus Line, Signature Theatre, Shirlington VA. Photo: Christopher Mueller. See page 6 for more information.

kids and family 42

Notebook • Kathleen Donner

at home 45

Changing Hands • Don Denton

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A Chorus Line. Through Jan. 5. Up close in the audition room, feel every heartbeat and heartbreak as hopeful dancers pour out their dreams, memories, loves in a chorus line. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Shirlington, VA. signature-theatre.org.

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AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Laugh Index Theatre. Through Dec. 14.

Laugh Index Theatre is a one-stop shop for all comedy needs. Attend a variety of com-

edy shows and classes in stand-up, improv, sketch and storytelling. $10. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. dcartscenter.org.

Time Capsule by Wickerham & Lomax PopUp. Through Jan. 12. The project investi-

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She the People. Through Jan. 5. The Second City returns to Woolly with a freshly written show inspired by the 2018 allfemale, all-funny blockbuster. Woolly Mammoth, 641 D ST. NW. woollymammoth.net.

gates the ontological aspects of the individual. 1258 Fourth St. NE. culturaldc.org/.

Some Things Old/Most Things New-Exploration at Gravity Press. Through Jan. 12. This exhibition presents monotypes and monoprints by Alec Simpson focusing on his process working with Master Printmaker Brandon Graving. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. dcartscenter.org.

Space and Memory: A Presentation by Michael Murphy. Dec. 9, 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Michael Murphy of MASS Design Group will showcase a series of projects that utilize the MASS practice model which harnesses the power of architecture. NCPC, 401 Ninth St. NW. Suite 500N. ncpc.gov.

Soulside: Washington, DC 1986 – 1989.

Dec. 10, 7 PM. The DC Punk Archive presents a discussion with author, photographer and Soulside drummer Alexis Fleisig, Akashic Books publisher and Soulside bassist, Johnny Temple, in conversation with journalist Mike Paarlberg. Shaw Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. dclibrary.org/watha.

Salon Series at Hotel Monaco. Wednesdays, 5 to 7 PM. Meet up at Kimpton Hotel Monaco, 700 F St. NW, for historic photos, lively conversation, DC history trivia and cocktails by Dirty Habit. dchistory.org.

Out of Joint-Small Drawings Opening Reception. Dec. 12, 6 to 8 PM. These playing-

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card-sized drawings, made with graphite and watercolor pencil, twist and pull at the classic forms of the modernist grid. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. dcartscenter.org.

Holiday Themed Trivia Brunch at City Tap Penn Quarter. Dec. 14, noon to 2 PM. 901 Ninth St. NW. citytap.com.

Firelight Flow-A Chanukah Yoga Class. Dec. 16, 7 PM. In celebration of the festival of lights, Jewish teacher Alison Waldman leads an integrated meditation and gentle yoga flow. All levels. $18. Sixth & I, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org.

Rock-N-Shop. Dec. 21, doors at 4 PM. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. blackcatdc.com.

Phillips after 5-Party Like the 20s. Jan. 2, 5:30 to 8 PM. Celebrate the new year with a roaring 20s themed Phillips after 5. $10 to $12. The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/.

Play Darts on Nellies Roof Deck. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5 PM to closing.

Nellie’s Sports Bar, 900 U St. NW. nelliessportsbar.com.

Nerds in NoMa. Every winter into spring, Nerds in NoMa meet in the lobby of 1200 First St. NE to dive into a topic such as art, design, business, science and education. Jan. 15 topic- Nerds in the Making: Experimental

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U Street Music Hall. Dec. 11, Jojo Mayer; Dec. 12, Zimmer and Plaid; Dec. 13, Surfaces; Dec. 14, Mr. Carmack; Dec. 18, Washed Out; Dec. 19, Slackers; Dec. 22, Holy Slizz 5; Dec. 27, Gimme Disco; Dec. 28, Cold Blue; Jan. 4, KLO Reso Mickman. U Street Music Hall, 1115 U St. NW. ustreetmusichall.com.

9:30 Club. Dec. 8, Marcus King Band; Dec. 13, Omar Apollo; Dec. 14 and 15, Caamp; Dec. 17, Samantha Fish; Dec. 18, Daughters and HEALTH; Dec. 19, Turnover & Men I Trust; Dec. 20 Hot In Here Holiday Spectacular; Dec. 21 and 22, Thievery Corporation; Dec. 27, GWAR; Dec. 28, The Pietasters; Dec. 29, Clutch; Dec. 30 and 31, Gogol Bordello; Jan. 3, No Scrubs: 90s Dance Party; Jan. 10, Yola; Jan. 11, Svdden Death. 815 V St. NW. 930.com.

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Black Cat. Dec. 11, Twin Peaks; Dec. 12, Shredders; Dec. 13, Harry & the Potters; Dec. 14, Eighties Mayhew; Dec. 15, Reverend Horton Heat; Dec. 20, Lightmare; Dec. 31, Black Cat 2019 New Year’s Eve Ball. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. blackcatdc.com.

Sixth & I. Dec. 8, Chadwick Stokes & The Pintos; Dec. 12, Rachael & Vilray. Sixth & I, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org.

City Winery. Dec. 8, Howard Hewitt; Dec. 9, CJ Chenier; Dec. 10, Jump Little Children; Dec. 12 and 13, Los Lobos; Dec. 14, Slim Jim Phantom Trio; Dec. 15, BETTY Holiday Show; Dec. 17, Mike Zito; Dec. 18, Etienne Charles; Dec. 19, Rodrigues; Dec. 21, Freddie Jackson; Dec. 22, Kevin Lionell and Backyard Band; Dec. 23, Vybe Band Holiday Show; Dec. 26, New Bomb Turks; Dec. 27, Music Soulchild; Dec. 28, PatriceLIVE; Dec. 29, Stephen Kellogg; Dec. 31, Secret Society NYE; Dec. 31 and Jan 1, Lyfe Jennings; Jan. 3, Christian Lopez; Jan. 4, Anthony David; Jan. 9, Lenny Williams. City Winery, 1350 Okie St. NE. citywinery.com/washingtondc.

Rock and Roll Hotel. Dec. 13, Seagraves; Dec. 20, The Captivators; Dec. 31, NYE 2020. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. rockandrollhoteldc.com.

Union Stage. Dec. 8, Thank You Scientist; Dec. 11, Ed Massmaster; Dec. 12, Rachel & Vilray; Dec. 14, Vienna Jammers Percussion Ensemble; Dec. 16, Mount Eerie; Dec. 17, Capitol Bones All-Brass Band; Dec. 19, Julian Lage Trio; Dec. 21, Garrett Zoukis; Dec. 28, Hackensaw Boys; Dec. 29, David Wax Mu-

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Becoming Jane at National Geographic. Open through summer 2020. Produced in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute, the exhibition explores Goodall’s life from her establishment as a renowned scientist in Tanzania to her present role as an activist, mentor and advocate. $10 to $15. National Geographic, 1145 17th St. NW. nationalgeographic.org.

Jane Goodall in her home is Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 1995 Photo: Michael Nichols

seum; Dec. 31, That Big 80s NYE Party. Union Stage, 740 Water St. SW. unionstage.com.

ably priced meals offered. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org.

The Anthem. Dec. 8, Bob Dylan; Dec. 11, NSO Ugly Sweater Holiday Concert; Dec. 15, Zinzi Christmas Party; Dec. 31, White Ford Bronco; Jan. 1, Ron White. The Anthem, 901 Wharf St. SW. theanthemdc.com.

Friday Jazz. Fridays, 6 to 9 PM. Dec. 13, Tribute to Mary Lou Williams; Dec. 20, Holiday Special; Dec. 27, Juke Joint Jazz. $5 cover. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org.

Mr. Henry’s. Dec. 12, Only Lonesome; Dec. 13, Kevin Cordt; Dec. 19, Hollertown; Dec. 20, Chris Prince; Dec. 21, Julia Nixon; Dec. 26, New Voices; Dec. 27, Aaron L. Myers II; Dec. 28, Maija Reiman. Capitol Hill Jazz Jam on Wednesdays. Shows run 8 to 11 PM; doors open at 6 PM; no cover; two items per person minimum. Henry’s Upstairs, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. mrhenrysdc.com.

Blue Mondays. Mondays, 6 to 9 PM. Dec. 9, The Patty Reese Band; Dec. 16, Carly Harvey’s Kiss & Ride; Dec. 23, Swampdog Blues!; Dec. 31, Bobby Felder’s New Year’s Eve Bash. $5 cover.

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The Howard. Dec. 18, Roc Marciano; Dec. 19, Ceelo Green Holiday Hits Tour; Dec. 20, Raheen DaVaughn & Friends; Dec. 27, Rene Benet; Jan. 4, Carl Thomas; Jan. 11, Majah Hype. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. thehowardtheatre.com.

Pearl Street Warehouse. Dec. 20, Holiday Funk & Soul Night; Dec. 21, LITZ & Radii; Dec. 27, Brother Josephus; Dec. 28, Rockin Roots on the Wharf; Jan. 5 Drew Gibson. Pearl Street Warehouse, 33 Pearl St. SW. pearlstreetwarehouse.com.

Hill Country. Dec. 20 and 21, Boy Named Banjo; Dec. 22, Possessed by Paul James; Dec.

27, Left Lane Cruiser; Jan. 3, Surfin Satan; Jan. 4, Human Country Jukebox; Jan. 11, Colebrook Road. Hill Country Live, 410 Seventh St. NW. hillcountry.com.

THEATER AND FILM Amadeus. Through Dec. 22. Genius and jealousy collide in the opulent salons and opera houses of 18th-Century Vienna. Folger Shakespeare Theatre, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu.

Newsies. Extended through Dec. 29. In the summer of 1899, the newsboys of New York City took on two of the most powerful men in the country--Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst--and won. arenastage.org.

Dear Jack, Dear Louise. Through Dec. 29. When two strangers meet by letter during World War II, a love story begins. US Army Captain Jack Ludwig, a military doctor stationed in Oregon,

writes to Louise Rabiner, an aspiring actress and dancer in New York City, hoping to meet someday. arenastage.org.

Mosaic’s Eureka Day. Through Jan. 5. At Eureka Day School in Berkeley, all decisions are made by consensus, diversity and inclusion are valued and vaccinations are a personal matter. atlasarts.org.

Peter Pan and Wendy. Through Jan. 12. Bold, budding scientist Wendy Darling dreams of earning a Nobel Prize. When Peter Pan arrives at her bedroom window, she takes a leap and leaves finishing school behind, chasing adventure among the stars. shakespearetheatre.org.

L’Enfance du Christ. Dec. 7 and 14, 8 PM; Dec. 8, 3 PM. In collaboration with Foundry United Methodist Church, Berlioz’s grand oratorio is uniquely staged as a community exploration of human migration and the power of hospitality to those fleeing persecution. Foundry United Methodist Church, 1500 16th St. NW. inseries.org.

I Take Your Hand in Mine. Dec. 9 to 13. Suggested by the love letters of Anton Chekhov and Olga Knipper, the play traces the passionate relationship between the world-famous dramatist and Russia’s leading actress. CHAW, 545 Seventh St. SE. taffetypunk.com.

Fiddler on the Roof. Dec. 10 to 15. A wonderful cast and lavish orchestra tell this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. nationaltheatre.org.

Jersey Boys. Dec. 17 to Jan. 5. They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. nationaltheatre.org.

SPORTS AND FITNESS NGA Sculpture Garden Ice Rink. Mondays through Thursday, 10 AM to 9 PM; Fridays, 10 AM to 11 PM; Saturdays, 11 AM to 11 PM; and Sundays, 11 AM to 9 PM. pavilioncafe.com/ ice-skating.

Canal Park Ice Skating. Sundays, 10 AM to 10 PM; Mondays to Thursdays, noon to 10 PM; Fridays, noon to 11 PM; and Saturdays, 10 AM to 11 PM. Canal Park, 200 M St. SE. canalparkiceskating.com.

Fort Dupont Ice Arena Public Skating. Fridays, noon to 2 PM; Saturdays, 1 to 3 PM; Sundays, 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Fort Dupont Ice Arena, 3779 Ely Pl. SE. fdia.org.

MARKETS AND SALES Downtown Holiday Market. Daily through Dec. 23, noon to 8 PM. More than 150 exhibitors and artisans selling an array of highquality gift items including fine art, crafts, jewelry, pottery, photography, clothing, tasty treats and hot beverages. Market at F Street between Seventh and Ninth Streets NW. downtownholidaymarket.com.

BZB Holiday Gift & Art Show. Dec. 7, 14, 20, 21, 23 and 24. Shiloh Family Life Center, 1510 19th St. NW. BZBinternational.com Christkindlmarkt. Dec. 8, noon to 6 PM. Heurich House’s traditional German public Christmas market. Paid admission. Heurich House Museum, 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW. heurichchristmas.org.

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Convention Center Community Association. Last Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Kennedy Rec Center, 1401 Seventh St. NW. facebook. com/pages/Convention-Center-Community.

Dupont Circle FRESHFARM Market. Sundays, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. 20th St. and Massachusetts Ave. NW. freshfarmmarket.org.

East Central Civic Association of Shaw. First Monday, 7 PM. Third Baptist Church, 1546 Fifth St. NW. Contact: Al Hajj Mahdi Leroy J Thorpe Jr, 202-387-1596.

Union Market. Mondays to Wednesdays and Sundays, 8 AM to 8 PM; Thursdays to Saturdays, 8 AM to 9 PM. Union Market is an artisanal, curated, food market featuring over 40 local vendors.

1309 Fifth St. NE. unionmarketdc.com.

Eckington Civic Association. First Monday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Harry Thomas Recreation Center, 1743 Lincoln Rd. NE. eckingtondc.org.

Logan Circle Citizens Association. Visit logancircle.org.

CIVIC LIFE Congresswoman Norton’s NW District Office. Open weekdays, 9 AM to 5:30 PM. 90 K St. NE. norton.house.gov.

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Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood Association. Third Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 PM. Yale Steam Laundry, 437 New York Ave. NW. lifein.mvsna.org.

U Street Neighborhood Association. Second Thursday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. ANC 1B. First Thursday, 6:30 PM. DC Housing Finance Agency, 815 Florida Ave. NW. anc1b.org.

ANC 1B11. Second Monday, 7 PM. LeDroit Senior Building, 2125 Fourth St. NW. anc1b.org.

ANC 2C. First Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Watha T. Daniel Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. anc2C.org.

ANC 6E. First Tuesday, 6:30 PM. Meeting at Watha T. Daniel Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. anc6e.org.

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HoLiDaY CaLeNdAr! National Cathedral Holiday Light Spectacular

Dec. 27, 6:30 and 8:30 PM; and Dec. 28, 4:30, 6:30 and 8:30 PM. Be transported into a snow globe world as the grand columns and high vaulted ceilings are blanketed in snowflakes and other lighting effects. Enjoy a screening of the 1982 film “The Snowman” as well as holiday favorites performed by a live orchestra and soloists. Run time is 45 minutes. $40. cathedral.org.

as the heroic nutcracker, The Washington Ballet’s The Nutcracker has become a tradition for generations of family and friends to celebrate the holidays. Warner Theater, 513 13th St. NW. warnertheatredc.com.

holiday lights and sumptuous decorations and the delight of a child discovering the make believe world of model trains. This year’s Season’s Greenings explores botanic gardens from Hawaii to Maine. Seasonal live music is on Dec. 10, 12, 17, 19, 26 and 31; 6 to 8 PM. Free. 100 Maryland Ave. SW. usbg.gov.

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Georgetown GLOW Light Display. Through Jan. 5. Produced and hosted by the Georgetown BID, the region’s only curated light art experience juxtaposes commissioned pieces against the backdrop of Georgetown’s historic environs. georgetownglowdc.com.

Through Jan. 1. Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption. Ford’s Theatre, 511 10th St. NW. fords.org.

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Enchant at Nat’s Park. Through Dec. 29. The World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze and Market is coming to Nationals Park this holiday season! $14.99 to $33.99. enchantchristmas.com.

The Nutcracker. Through Dec 29. Set in Georgetown with swirling snowflakes, cherry blossoms and historical characters, including George Washington

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9 PM, nightly except Dec. 24, 25 and 31. Meander through the Zoo covered with thousands of sparkling lights. Attend special keeper talks and enjoy live entertainment. Free; $25 to park. National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. nationalzoo. si.edu.

Lights on the Bay at Sandy Point State Park.

Through Jan. 1. The event features more than 60 animated and stationary displays, including traditional Maryland-themed favorites, holiday and children’s displays. Enjoy from your car at $20 per car.

Sandy Point State Park, 1100 East College Pkwy., Annapolis, MD. visitannapolis.org.

Season’s Greenings at the Botanic Garden.

Daily through Jan. 5, 10 AM to 5 PM. Remember the fragrance of a freshly cut fir tree, the magic of

Mount Vernon by Candlelight. Dec. 13, 14 and

22, Join the estate for a candlelit character-guided tour and learn more about holiday traditions in 18thcentury Virginia. Timed tickets are $26 for adults and $18 for children 11 and under (five and under, free). George Washington’s Estate & Gardens, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria, VA. mountvernon.org.

Heurich House Museum Christkindlmarkt.

Dec. 8, noon to 6 PM. Enjoy a traditional German public Christmas market in Heurich House’s garden.

Paid admission. Heurich House Museum, 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW. heurichchristmas.org.

Caroling in the Gallery. Dec. 14, 1:30 and 2:30 PM. The Gallery’s long-standing tradition of community caroling in the West Building Rotunda is a favorite family activity during the holidays. Performances last 45 minutes; singers and spectators of all ages welcome. National Gallery of Art. nga.gov.

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Folger Consort’s Gloria-A Broque Italian Christmas.

Dec. 13 to 18. Written around 1715, the piece was first performed by the all-female choir and orchestra of the Ospedale della Pietà, composed entirely of young women and directed by Vivaldi himself. $52. St. Mark’s on Capitol Hill. folger.edu.

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The Christmas Revels. Dec. 10 to 15.

An Elizabethan celebration of the winter solstice. $12 to $65. Lisner Auditorium at GW University. revelsdc.org.

National Gallery of Art Holiday Concerts. Dec. 15, 21 and 22. All con-

certs are at 3:30 PM in the West Building, West Garden Court. nga.gov.

Handel’s Messiah at the National Cathedral. Dec. 9, 4 PM. There is no

better way to start the Holiday season than to experience Handel’s Messiah in the unique setting of Washington National Cathedral. cathedral.org.

Daughters of the American Revolution Christmas Open House. Dec.

11, 5:30 to 8 PM. Enjoy live holiday music. Tour 31 period rooms, cider, hot chocolate and cookies. Meet Santa. DAR Headquarters, 17th and D Streets, NW. dar.org/openhouse.

Step Afrika! Magical Musical Holiday Step Show at the Atlas. Dec. 12 to 22. DC’s internationally-known percussive dance company celebrates

the holidays with clapping and stomping production featuring furry friends from the Animal Kingdom. Do not mis a special dance party with DJ Frosty the Snowman. $25 to $45. The Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org.

Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market.

Dec. 13 to 15 and 20 to 22; Fridays, 6 to 8 PM; Saturdays and Sundays, 11 AM to 8 PM. Market features handcrafted work from local artists; handmade ornaments to support Del Ray Artisans. A bake sale benefits Alexandria Tutoring Consortium. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA. TheDelRayArtisans.org.

WINTERFEST at Wunder Garten.

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An Irish Carol at Keegan Theatre

Dec. 12 to 31. 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 his search for self-protection and material success. Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW. keegantheatre.com.

A Candlelight Christmas by The Washington Chorus. Dec. 15 to 22.

It’s not Christmas without The Washington Chorus! Featuring the National Capital Brass, over 130 singers, the organ, sing-alongs and the magnificent candlelight processions. $19 to $82. kennedy-center.org.

Morgan State University Choir Annual Christmas Concert. Dec.

15, 4 PM. $10 to $25. Gilliam Concert Hall, Morgan State University, 1700 East Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD. msuchoir.org.

A Bohemian Christmas. Dec. 16,

8 PM. The Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra was founded in 2010. $15 to $35. The Atlas, 1333 H Street NE. atlasarts.org.

A Jew in December. Dec. 18, 7 PM.

Join Rabbi Aaron to discuss the concept of Christian privilege and how it impacts American Jewish identity. $18. Open to people of all faiths.

Sixth & I, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org.

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Black Nativity at Anacostia Playhouse. Dec. 14 to Jan. 5. Black Nativity is the Afro-centric retelling of the birth of Christ through exuberant Gospel music and Modern dance. anacostiaplayhouse.com.

Thomas Circle Singers: The Wonder of Christmas. Dec. 14, 5 PM. Church

of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. thomascirclesingers.org.

Caroling at the WWII Memorial.

Dec. 14, 4:30 PM. 17th Street between Constitution and Independence Avenues NW. wwiimemorial.com.

Wreaths Laying at Arlington Cemetery. Dec. 14, 9:30 AM. Meet at McClel-

lan Gate at the intersection of McClellan and Eisenhower Drives. Volunteers receive a short briefing then move to the designated areas of the cemetery to participate in the laying of wreaths at headstones. To volunteer and for more information, go to wreathsacrossamerica.org.

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Kwanzaa at Dance Place. Dec. 14, 7

to 10 PM and Dec. 15, 3 to 5 PM. Do not miss Dance Place’s annual Kwanzaa Celebration. Coyaba Dance Theater and special guests to celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Dance Place, 3225 Eighth St. NE. danceplace.org.

Civil War Christmas. Dec. 14, noon to 4 PM. Discover how Christmas was observed during the Civil War. Suggested donation, $2 per person or $5 per family. Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. Alexandria, VA. alexandriava.gov/FortWard.

Audubon Christmas Bird Count.

Dec. 14 to Jan. 5. Since the Christmas Bird count began over a century ago, it has relied on the dedication and commitment of volunteers. The DC count will occur on one day between those dates. Read how to participate at audubon.org/conservation/join-christmas-bird-count.

Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon. Dec. 20 and 21, 5:30 to 8:30

PM. Come to Mount Vernon for an evening of family-friendly fun and fireworks choreographed to holiday music.

The fireworks beginning around 8 PM. Event also features local choirs, re-enactors from the First Virginia Regiment in winter encampment and 18th-Century dance lessons. George Washington’s Estate & Gardens, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria, VA. mountvernon.org.

Christmas Caroling at The Wharf.

Dec. 21, 5 to 7 PM. Enjoy music from strolling Christmas carolers. Greet Santa and one of his elves! Wharf Street, District Square, District Pier. wharfdc.com.

Navy Band Holiday Concerts. Dec.

21, 3 PM and 8 PM and Dec. 22, 3 PM. This concert combines the musical forces of multiple ensembles from the US Navy Band for an entertaining family-friendly show. Santa appears.

Free. DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D

St. NW. navyband.navy.mil/holiday_ concert.

National Menorah Lighting. Dec.

22, 4 PM. Gates open at 3 PM. Free dreidels, latkes, donuts and menorah kits. Ceremony is on the Ellipse, south of the White House. Free tickets required at nationalmenorah.org.

Christmas at Washington National Cathedral. Dec. 24, 6 PM,

Lessons and Carols; 10 PM, Festival Holy Eucharist. Both services require free tickets, but there will be a standby line. Dec. 25, 11:15 AM, Festival Holy Eucharist; 1:30 PM, Christmas Day Organ Recital. Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. cathedral.org.

Celebration of Christmas at the National Shrine. Dec. 24, Children’s

Mass with Gospel Pageant, 4:30 PM; Musical Meditations on the Nativity, 9 and 10 PM. Dec. 25, Masses, 7:30, 9 and 10:30 AM; noon; and 2:30 (Spanish Mass) and 4:30 PM. 400 Michigan Ave. NE. nationalshrine.com.

Waterskiing Santa on the Potomac. Dec. 24, 1 PM. It will be along

the Old Town Alexandria waterfront, from the Torpedo Factory to Lumley Park. Santa’s helpers come out early to ensure it’s safe for Santa. waterskiingsanta.com.

Christmas Dinner for Those Who Are Alone or In Need. Dec. 25, 12:15

to 2 PM, in the Dining Room of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave. NE. This is a walk-in meal.

Just show up. Volunteers are needed to fill many different positions. To volunteer, email rsvp@bnsic.org or phone 202-526-8300. nationalshrine.com.

Kennedy Center Christmas Day Jazz Jam. Dec 25, 6 PM. Join in the All-Star

Christmas Day Jazz Jam, a Millennium Stage tradition. Free. Kennedy Center. kennedycenter.org.

First Night Alexandria. Dec. 31, 10 AM to just after midnight. This annual New Year’s Eve bash takes over

Gay Men’s Chorus-The Holiday Show.

Dec. 7, 8 PM; Dec. 14, 3 and 8 PM; and Dec. 15, 3 PM. This annual extravaganza returns with an all-new edition featuring disco dancers, muscle boys, falling snowflakes, candlelight processionals, soaring vocals, Santa Claus and a 7-foot Christmas tree in heels. $25 to $65. Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. gmcw.org.

Photo: Courtesy of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington Old Town Alexandria with more than 100 performances at 22 indoor venues, with live music, dancing, children’s face painting and games. Fireworks just before midnight on the river. $30, Dec. 1 to 30; $35, day-of. Kids 12 and under and active military, free. firstnightalexandria.org.

New Year’s Swing Dance at Glen Echo. Dec 31, 8 PM 12:15 AM. Begin-

ning swing lesson at 8 PM is followed by dancing from 9 PM to 12:30 AM. Light refreshments. $30 advance; $40 at the door; $20 ages 11 to 17; $10 ages 10 and younger. americanswing.org.

Annapolis New Year’s Eve Celebration. Dec. 31, 8 PM to midnight. Free.

Party at Annapolis City Dock with a DJ from 8 to 9 PM and live entertainment from 9 PM to midnight fireworks. Annapolis, MD. visitannapolis.org.

A Christmas Carol at The Little Theatre of Alexandria. Through

Dec. 22. The family-favorite classic by Charles Dickens, equipped with special effects, Victorian carols and Tiny Tim returns to the Little Theatre of

Alexandria. $20. The Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St., Alexandria, VA. thelittletheatre.com.

Celebrate Kwanzaa at THEARC. On Dec. 27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., bring the entire family to the Anacostia Community Museum’s annual Kwanzaa celebration at THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. Enjoy energetic and interactive introduction to Kwanzaa with the Melvin Deal African Heritage Dancers & Drummers. Dancers, singers, music, colorful costumes and lively characters designed for young children and adults alike. Free in THEARC Auditorium. RSVP at anacostia.si.edu.

Fiesta de los Reyes Magos. Jan. 5, 11:30 AM and 2 PM. GALA’s traditional Three Kings celebration features the Magi, live animals, local performers, a walk through the neighborhood and gifts for every child. Free tickets will be distributed at the GALA Box Office at 10 a.m. for the 11:30 a.m. show and at noon for the 2 p.m. show. No tickets reserved by phone. Maximum six tickets per person in line. galatheatre.org. u

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Insatiable

by Celeste McCall

Shucking in NoMa

There’s lots of shucking in NoMa these days, notably at the King Street Oyster Bar. We lunched there on opening day. Along with the obligatory seafood counter, images of oysters and mermaids decorate the 4,000-square-foot restaurant, located at 22 M St. NE. We zeroed in on the raw bar menu. Skipping over the mermaid “tower” (lobster, shrimp, clams, crab legs), clams casino and oysters Rockefeller, we settled on the signature King Street oyster plate. A delicious quartet of grilled bivalves was crowned with blue crab, tasso ham and roasted corn.

Other options? Gumbo, po’boys, lobster rolls, “Impossible” (vegan) burgers and a smoked fish platter from nearby Ivy City Smokehouse.

Peter ordered the moist, flavorful parmesan-crusted trout, escorted with asparagus spears, a promise of spring on a dreary winter day.

Check out the two happy hours.

From 3 to 7 p.m., every day, King Street Oyster Bar’s deals include $1 oysters plus $5 sangria, wine, ceviche, crab cakes, wings and pastrami sliders. A late-night version runs from 10 p.m. ‘til closing.

King Street Oyster Bar, which operates sister restaurants in Virgin-

New in Shaw

A King Street Oyster Bar signature dish is a quartet of grilled oysters capped with blue crab, tasso ham and corn.

Photo: Celeste McCall

ia, is open daily for lunch and dinner, with brunch coming soon. Partner Rick Allison knows his business.

For six years he was executive chef at downtown’s Old Ebbitt Grill, which involved some serious oyster shucking. Call 202-621-8513 or visit www. kingstreetoysterbar.com.

Pizza and More on 14th

On a bitterly cold day, we supped at Ghibellina, Logan Circle’s six-yearold sister restaurant to Capitol Hill’s Acqua al 2 and Ari’s Diner in Ivy City.

Described as an Italian gastropub, Ghibellina is named after a street in Florence where proprietor Ari Gejdenson lived while playing professional soccer and operating his American Diner. Ghibellina’s rustic, brick-lined space once housed a jazz club. The cozy ambience warms winter-weary patrons, who are greeted by a U-shaped, marble-topped bar. Another marble bar stretches along the spacious Pizza, with myriad toppings, is a representative dish emerging from dining area. Retro straw-covGhibellina’s kitchen. Photo: Celeste McCall

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ered wine bottles decorate a wall.

Perhaps the most representative dish here is pizza, which chef Adalberto Pineda bakes in a wood-burning oven. Heaped with the likes of buffalo mozzarella, ricotta, pecorino, pepperoni, prosciutto, truffle oil, you name it, the generous pies emerge with chewy, slightly blistered crusts. A single pie, equipped with special pizza scissors, easily feeds two. From the brief but comprehensive wine list, my glass of primativo Italian red went beautifully with my Quattro Formaggi (I added prosciutto) pizza.

Also emerging from Chef Pineda’s kitchen is house-made gnocchi, draped with gorgonzola sauce and flecked with baby kale. Other menu options encompass salami and cheese platters, house-made soup, burgers, grilled sirloin and – for two very hungry diners – a 45-ounce bistecca Fiorentina tagged at $110.

Located at 1610 14th St. NW, Ghibellina is open daily including weekend brunch and happy hours.

Closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. Call 202-803-2389 or visit www. ghibellina.com.

Among the latest entrants in the neighborhood’s ever-growing restaurant scene is Nina May. Owner/chef Colin McClimans has unveiled (yet another) “new American farm-totable” endeavor at 1337 11th St. NW. His idea is to source everything locally, from a 150-mile radius. The building’s previous occupants were The Bird and, before that, Frenchy’s Naturel.

McClimans is a former culinary director at Navy Yard’s Slipstream and chef de cuisine at downtown’s Equinox. Among menu highlights: roasted whole chicken brined with lemon-thyme and served with potatoes, and mustard greens served over house-baked brioche. Other recommended dishes include fennelrubbed pork, bison tartare and stuffed rainbow trout.

Nina May’s also offers a “bottomless” pre-fixe Family Meal. Tagged at $39, the four-course repast consists of dishes selected by the chef. A preview Family Meal showcased marrow beans cooked in Parmesan rind broth and presented with smoked portobello mushrooms, butternut squash, cardoons, rutabaga puree, pickled

Ghibellina chef Adalberto Pineda pauses in his busy bailiwick; note the pizza oven. Photo: Celeste McCall

The MosT Delicious Thanksgiving corn!

mustard seeds and scallions. Nina May is open nightly; call 202-5183609 or visit www.ninamaydc.com.

More Shucking

This time, coming to Shaw. Opening this summer in the City Market at O is Oyster Oyster, 1440 Eighth St. NW. Trio Max Kuller, chef Rob Rubba and mixologist Adam Bernbach plan a “sustainability minded restaurant” showcasing the briny bivalves and seasonal veggies. Meanwhile, Oyster Oyster will host popups on Jan. 20-21 at Maxwell Park, the wine bar nearby at 1336 Ninth St. NW. Call 202-792-9522 or visit www.maxwellparkdc.com.

It’s Greek to Me

Do you still miss Kapnos, Mike Isabella’s Greek charmer which departed about a year ago? Filling the Hellenic void is Semeli, which arrived last month atop Sakerum. The Asian/Latin hot spot’s 50-seat rooftop is dedicated entirely to Greek-style meze.

The permanent switch from Asia and Latin America pays tribute to Stephanos Andreou’s upbringing in Nicosia, Cyprus. Semeli is named after his mother, and some of her recipes will be displayed. Semeli’s prix-fixe, mezestyle meal includes 14 plates for $39 per person; a catch-of-the-day will arrive with various side options. Vegan meze is in the works, and ouzo flows.

Located at 2204 14th St. NW (rooftop), Semeli is closed Monday.

Call 202-518-2222 or visit www.sakerum.com.

Northeast Tropical Treats

On the Malecon, the seawall facing the Caribbean in Santo Domingo (capital of the Dominican Republic), vendors push carts laden with chimichurris, a favorite street food.

Here in Northeast Washington, twin brothers Aris and Raymond are recreating these tropical treats. Their second restaurant, Mecho’s Dominican Kitchen, 2450 Market St. NE,

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Pepper Power

Here’s something to spice up your holidays. Bloomingdale residents Joshua Graves and brothers Mustafa and Mikail Mannan, and Raleighbased Chima Igboko are hawking Trini Pepper Sauce by Findlay Food Group LLC. The lip-tingling condiments are concocted with Scotch bonnet and scorpion peppers from Trinidad and Tobago.

“It’s my grandmother’s recipe,” said Mannan in an email. “It’s been passed down for generations.” The peppers are blended with papaya, garlic and culantro to produce “a unique flavor.” The sauces come in two levels of firepower, Hot and Original.

Priced at $8 for a five-ounce bottle, Trini Pepper Sauce is sold in three Northwest DC stores: Each Peach Market (3068 Mount Pleasant Ave. NW, Mt. Pleasant); Odd Provisions (3301 11th St. NW, in Columbia Heights) and Grand Cata Latino wine shop in Shaw. Or buy online at www.trinipeppersauce.co. u

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by Phil Hutinet

Hemphill Fine Arts

Hemphill Fine Arts has announced that after 15 years of operating at 1515 14th St. NW, the gallery and staff will move to a location in Mount Vernon Square at 434 K St. NW. Unlike the 14th Street location, which required the use of an elevator to access the space, the K Street venue is at street level, affording passersby the opportunity to step directly into the gallery and peep through the windows even during off-hours.

Jay Peterzell,“Portrait of a Man in the Shower.”

Oil on canvas, 70 x 48 inches. Image: Foundry Gallery

Foundry Gallery

In his latest work for Foundry Gallery, “Now What,” Jay Peterzell painted a series of figurative works which represent “moments of catastrophic injury or self-knowledge,” according to the artist. While some of the more familiar subjects include biblical figure Abraham and AustroAmerican musical composer Arnold Schoenberg, all of the scenes in the series feel familiar in some way.

Interestingly, Peterzell conflates the ideas of catastrophic injury and self-knowledge, implying a connection between the two. Each work should be read as a vignette, part of a larger storyboard in which the artist makes his argument for connecting the two seemingly unrelated actions.

The final work of the series, “Verklaerte Nacht” (“Transfigured Night”), depicts Schoenberg looking up in a moment of inspiration as the notes for the composition come to him. In this painting, states Peterzell, “there is a future to speak of.”

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Compilation of prints from Medellin, Colombia.

Image: IDB Staff Association Art Gallery

IDB Staff Association Gallery

The organizing efforts of a 2018 meeting, or “encuentro” in Spanish, involving 70 printmakers in Medellin, Colombia, by Felix Angel, former curator of temporary exhibitions at the Organization of American States (OAS), led to the realization of the December exhibition of IDB Staff Association Gallery.

The organizing committee selected works from over a dozen artists from Medellin’s printmaking community.

While some of the works address issues affecting contemporary life in Medellin, many of the artists express their mastery of printmaking through representational or abstract subjects.

East City Art’s MidCity Gallery Exhibitions and News Locally, sponsorship for this exhibition came in part from several arts organizations, including Hamiltonian Artists, Adah Rose Gallery, White Cloud and Artomatic, attesting to the importance accorded by the DC arts community to this project.

Neptune & Brown

Only a photographer with a 50-year career can title his exhibition “Time Capsule” in earnest. Frank Stewart, a Nashville, Tennessee, native, came of age in the segregated South during the mid-20th century. As early as age 14, he used his lens to capture life in black communities. After studying at Middle Tennessee State, he left for Chicago to study at the Art Institute, and later headed to New York City, where he completed his BFA at Cooper Union.

In New York, Stewart collaborated with the late Romare Bearden, under whom he studied, and travelled internationally with the Lincoln Theater Jazz ensemble as the senior photographer. Influenced by Winogrand and DeCarava in his process, Stewart states that “I crop with the camera …

If I can’t work it in, I work it out.” As

Image: Gallery Neptune & Brown

Various artists exhibiting works in “Mixture.”

Image: Touchstone Gallery

a result, unlike so much of the processing and overcorrecting that takes places with images today, Stewart’s photographs offer an unadulterated final product that is raw, natural and, in many ways, true to the eye.

Touchstone Gallery

A call to Touchstone’s “Spotlight Art Series 2019” has led to the acceptance of over 150 regional artists.

“Mixture,” an all-media exhibition, features both Touchstone member artists and non-member artists.

Viewers can expect to see ceramics, glasswork, mixed-media, painting, installation work, sculpture and photography. Since Touchstone is a little over 1,000 square feet in size, the works will be scaled to accommodate the large number of participating artists.

Phil Hutinet is the publisher of East City Art, DC’s alternative art source.

For more information visit www.eastcityart.com. u

At the Galleries Gallery Neptune & Brown 1530 14th St. NW 202-986-1200 neptunefineart.com Hours: Wed. to Sat., 12-7 p.m., Sun., 1-4 p.m. Through Jan. 4 Frank Stewart, “Time Capsule” Foundry Gallery 2118 Eighth St. NW 202-232-0203 foundrygallery.org Hours: Wed. to Sun., 1-7 p.m.

Through Dec. 29 Jay Peterzell, “Now What” Hamiltonian Gallery 1353 U St. NW 202-332-1116 www.hamiltoniangallery.com Hours: Tues. to Sat., 12-6 p.m.

Through Dec. 14 Sera Boeno, Heather Theresa Clark, Brian Dunn, Patrick Harkin, Luke Ikard, Kaitlin Jencso, Antonio McAfee, Curtis Miller, Ellen Xu, “Ghost Chair” Hemphill Fine Arts 1515 14th St. NW 202-234-5601 www.hemphillfinearts.com Hours: Tues. to Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Oopening scheduled for January 2020

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IDB Staff Association Art Gallery 1300 New York Ave. NW Entrance on 13th Street 202-623-3635 www.idbstaffassociationartgallery.org Hours: Mon. to Sat., 1-7p.m.

Through Jan. 10 “Beyond the ‘Encuentro’” group exhibition of printmakers from Medellin, Colombia Long View Gallery 1234 Ninth St. NW 202-232-4788 www.longviewgallerydc.com Hours: Wed. to Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Through Dec. 31 Rebecca Coles and Amy Genser Touchstone Gallery 901 New York Ave. NW 202-347-2787 www.touchstonegallery.com Hours: Wed. to Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Weekends, 12-5 p.m.

Through Dec. 22 Group exhibition “Mixture,” featuring 150 regional artists

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“Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words,” at the Library of Congress

Rosa Parks Photo: Donna Terek, March 6, 1993

Rosa Parks, the civil rights icon, famous for her refusal to give up her seat to a white man on a city bus in 1955 Montgomery, often is mischaracterized as a quiet seamstress. Little attention is paid to her full life story. A new Library of Congress exhibition, “Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words,” reveals the real Rosa Parks was a seasoned activist with a militant spirit forged over decades of challenging inequality and injustice. This is the first exhibition of the Rosa Parks Collection, which includes her personal writings, reflections, photographs, records and memorabilia. The collection was placed on loan with the Library in 2014 and became a permanent gift in 2016 through the generosity of the Howard G. Buffett Foundation. loc.gov/topics/changemakers.

Cocoa at the Carnegie

Celebrate the season with the Historical Society. From Dec. 10 to 13, the DC History Center, 801 K St. NW, will have extended hours and remain open until 7 p.m. Gather friends for a nightly hot cocoa and cookies “Sip and Shop” event and enjoy holiday shopping in the DC History Center Store. Join neighbors for nightly @DCHistory Instameets and take part in the new Carnegie Library “photo Bingo” scavenger hunt. Plus, exchange a completed Bingo cards for 10 percent off your purchase in the store.

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100 Years of the Whitelaw

MANNA will hold a 100th Anniversary Celebration in honor of the Whitelaw Hotel on Feb. 6, at the Whitelaw, 1839 13th St. NW. The Whitelaw Hotel opened its doors Nov. 24, 1919 as a luxury hotel and apartment building for African American guests, one of the first of its kind in the United States. The celebration of any notable event in the African-American community was surely held in the Whitelaw’s

ballroom. Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Joe Louis and Thurgood Marshall stayed at the hotel. In the 1970s and 1980s, the Whitelaw fell into disrepair. In 1990, MANNA succeeded in pulling together an innovative financing package to create affordable rental housing in the gutted remains of the Whitelaw.

The Whitelaw was the first project to combine Low-Income Tax Credit and historic tax credit in DC. MANNAdc.org.

National Arboretum Full Moon Experiences

Take a Full Moon Hike on the Arboretum grounds or Forest Bath on Dec. 11, 12 or 13, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $35 dollars, plus the additional Eventbrite processing fee. No pets or children under 16. Registration closes on Dec. 10. Forest bathers join certified nature and forest therapy guide Clare Kelley for an unforgettable experience. In the two-hour program, Kel-

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ley guides students through invitations: sensory and interactive experiences to reap the healing gifts of nature.

Reconnect with the earth’s beauty and wisdom. This is a good alternative to those who want to experience the full moon at a slower pace.

Register for both at fona. org/events/fullmoonhikes/.

A Christmas Carol plays at Ford’s Theatre from Nov. 21 to Jan. 1.

Marvelous Morphology Tours of Season’s Greenings

On Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. or Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2 p.m., join Dr. Susan Pell, US Botanic Garden Deputy Executive Director, on a tour of “Season’s Greenings: America’s Gardens” to learn more about plants included in the garden’s holiday exhibit. Discover which leaves, stems, flowers and fruits are used to create plant-based recreations of DC landmarks. Use a magnifying glass to investigate the tiny flowers of a poinsettia or learn about the scents of evergreen trees.

Free but registration is required. usbg.gov.

34th Mayoral Annual Arts Awards

been substantial and consistent for at least 20 years.

For the first time, DC residents voted for awards winners via online polling for the 11 other categories. The mayor recognized the contributions of Andy Shallal, Vernard Gray, DC Scores, The Content Farm, Models Inc. Performing Organization, Katie Burk, Ian Callender, Herta Feely, Marc Barnes, The Kennedy Center, Kay Photography and Xemiyulu Tapepechul.

DC Hypothermia Hotline

Hypothermia season is Nov. 1 to March 31. A Hypothermia Alert is called when the temperature falls to 32 degrees.

Call the Shelter Hotline, 202-399-7093, to report a homeless person who may be impacted by extreme temperatures. The hotline can also be reached at 211 or uposh@upo.org.

Emergency Food Assistance

A Christmas Carol Bright Beginnings Benefit

Know someone who is in need of food? Call the Hunger Lifeline at 202644-9807. They can help find local pantries, kitchens serving free meals and other organizations that can provide emergency aid.

On Nov. 6, Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) held the Ford’s Theatre Society has announced that the company of the 2019 production of “A Christmas 34th Annual Mayor’s Arts Carol” has selected DC’s Bright Beginnings as recipient of this year’s donation drive inspired Awards to honor artists by the themes of charity in Dickens’s holiday classic. During the curtain calls for performances, and arts organizations. The the company of A Christmas Carol will collect monetary donations. Patrons may also make event celebrates the Disdonations through the Ford’s Theatre Box Office. All donation checks should be made payable trict’s arts, humanities and to Bright Beginnings. Bright Beginnings operates early childhood and family learning centers creative communities. The for children and families experiencing homelessness in DC. A Christmas Carol plays at Ford’s Uber is expanding its Comevent was produced by Theatre from Nov. 21 to Jan. 1. fords.org. munity Impact Initiative DC Office of Cable Tele(CII), a program that provision, Film, Music and Distinguished Honor is presented to an individvides in-kind ride donations and financial support to Entertainment and the newly created DC Creual, group or non-profit organization whose connonprofits to help address instances where transporative Affairs Office. The Mayor’s ArtsAward for tributions to arts and culture in the District have tation is a barrier to opportunity. Recipients DC can

Uber Expands Ride Grants

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use the grants to assist a variety of causes, including sexual assault prevention and advocacy, poverty eradication and public safety. For more about the program, visit uber.com/us/en/community/giving-back/community-impact/.

The District is mobilizing 26 new Parking Enforcement Officers (PEOs) to enhance bike lane safety in support of the city’s Vision Zero DC initiative. The Department of Public Works (DPW) currently has 272 PEOs who cover 109 locations in five eight-hour shifts. DPW began assigning new PEOS to bike lane beats on Nov. 12. The agency hopes that the additional officers will help change driving behavior and improve safety. Each beat has at least one PEO dedicated solely to bike lane enforcement.

They focus on vehicles blocking bike lanes.

Do It Yourself Vehicle Emissions

On Nov. 15, Mayor Bowser launched the District’s first self-service on-board diagnostic emissions kiosk. This ATM-style service provides residents with 24-hour access to perform their own vehicle emissions test. Operated by the DC Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV ), the kiosk is available for vehicle model years 2005 and newer. The facility includes touch screen technology, integrated VIN bar code scanner, step-by-step audio support and other user-friendly features. The emissions kiosk is at Takoma Recreation Center, 300 Van Buren St. NW. Have an item for the Bulletin Board? Email it to bulletinboard@hillrag.com.u u

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723 T Street, NW

NW Settlement House - S St.

1739 7th Street, NW

Al Crostino

1926 9th Street, NW

Off Road Cycling

905 U Street, NW

Bank of Georgetown

1301 U St NW

Passport

11th & U Streets, NW

Beau Thai

1550 7th St. NW

Paul Laurence Dunbar Sr. Apts U & 15th Street NW

Ben’s Chilli Bowl

1213 U ST NW

Pekoe Acupuncture

1410 9th Street, NW

Big Bad Woof

117 Carroll ST NW

Peregrine Epresso

1718 14th St NW

Big Bear

1700 1st ST NW

Petco Unleashed

1200 First St. NE

Bloomingdale Wine & Spirits

1836 First St. NW

Phyllis Wheatly YWCA

901 Rhode Island Ave, NW

Bread for the City

1525 7th Street NW

Piassa

1336 9th ST NW

Bus Boys & Poets

1025 5th ST NW

Planet Pet

1738 14th St NW

Bus Boys & Poets

2021 14th ST NW

Politics & Prose

5015 Connecticut Ave, NW

Calabash

1847 7th St. NW

Rahama African Restaurant

1924 9th Street, NW

Cambria Hotel

899 O St. NW

Reeves Center

2000 14th ST NW

Cantania Bakery

1404 North Capitol NW

Reeves Center Street Box

14th & U Street, NW

Capitol Food Market

1634 North Capitol St.

Reformation Fitness

1302 9th St NW #1

CCN Office

224 7th ST SE

Right & Proper Brew

624 T St. NW

Chaplin

1501 9th Street, NW

Rite Aid

1306 U Street NW

Chinatown Coffee

475 H ST NW

Rito Loco

606 Florida Avenue, NW

City First Bank

1432 U ST NW

Safeway

490 L St. NW

City Paws Hospital

1823 14th St NW

Safeway

1747 Columbia RD NW

Coldwell Banker

1606 17th ST NW

Safeway

1701 Corcoran ST NW

Commissary

1443 P St NW

Sbarro

1101 7th St. NW

Compass Coffee

1535 7th St. NW

Seaton Market

1822 North Capitol St. NW

CVS

2129 14th ST NW

Senior Building

1713 7th St. NW

CVS

3031 14th ST NW

Shaw Library

945 Rhode Island AVE NW

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1000 U ST NW

Shaw Mainstreet

875 N Street, NW, Suite 201

CVS

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Shaw Metro

1800 7th St NW

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8th & R NW

CVS

400 Massachusettes AVE NW

Shaw Metro Box - NE Corner

7th & S NW

CVS

1900 7th ST NW

Showtime Lounge

113 Rhode Island Ave. NW

Dodge City

917 U Street, NW

Simon Vintage

1911 9th Street, NW

Dove House

1905 9th Street, NW

Skynear Design Gallery

1800 Wyoming Avenue, NW

Drafting Table

1529 14th ST NW

SMASH Records

2314 18th Street, NW

Dunkin Donuts

1739 New Jersey Ave NW

Solid Core

1821 7th Street, NW

Emmaus Services for Aging

1426 9th ST NW

Starbucks

1425 P St NW

First Cup Coffee

900 M ST NW

Starbucks

2225 Georgia AVE NW

Flash

645 Florida Avenue, NW

Starbucks

1301 Connecticut Ave, NW

Foster House Apartments

801 Rhode Island Ave, NW

Studio Theatre Street Box

14th & P Street, NW

Giant

1345 Park RD NW

Sunset Spirits

1627 First St. NW

Giant

1050 Brentwood RD NE

T Street Market

80 T St. NW

Giant at O Street Market

1400 7th St NW

The Coffee Bar

1201 S St NW

GMCHC Family Life Center

605 Rhode Island Avenue NE

Third District MPD

1620 V ST NW

Grassroots Gourmet, LLC

104 Rhode Island Ave NW

Trilogy NoMa

151 Q Street, NE

Habesha market

1919 9th st

Tryst

2459 18th ST NW

Harris Teeter

1631 Kalorama RD NW

Tynan Coffee

1275 First St. SE

Harris Teeter

1201 First St, NE

U Street Cafe

1301 U ST NW

Home Rule

1807 14th Street, NW

U Street Metro

11th & U Streets, NW

Howard Founders Library

500 Howard Place, NW

U Street Wine & Beer

1351 U St NW

Howard University

2225 Georgia Avenue, NW

Universal Gear

1919 14th Street, NW

Java House

1645 Q ST NW

Unleashed

1550 7th St. NW

Kafe Bohem

602 Florida Avenue, NW

Uprising Muffin Company

1817 7th St NW

Kennedy Recreation Center

1401 7th ST NW

Velvet Lounge

915 U Street, NW

Lettie Gooch

1517 U Street, NW

Vida

1612 U St NW

Lincoln Westmoreland Apts.

1730 7th Street, NW

Walgreens

1325 14th ST NW

Logan Hardware

1734 14th St NW

Wanda’s

1851 7th Street, NW

Lost & Found

1240 9th St. NW

Whole Foods Yellow Box

1440 P Street NW

Marriott Hotel

901 Massachusetts Ave NW

Why Not Boutique

1348 U Street, NW

MLK Library

901 G ST NW

Wilson Building

1350 Pennsylvania AVE NW

Modern Liquors

1200 9th ST NW

Windows Cafe

101 Rhode Island AVE NW

Mount Vernon Sq. Metro

7th & M ST NW

Wydown Coffee Bar

1924 14th St NW

Nelly’s

900 U St NW

Yes Organic Market

2123 14th St NW

Nest DC

87 Florida Ave. NW

YMCA

1711 Rhode Island Ave, NW

Northwest One Library

155 L ST NW

Yoga District

1830 1st ST NW

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The Numbers

A Recipe for Education Equity: DC Schools Are Chronically Underfunded

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chools may get the biggest share of DC’s local revenues, but that doesn’t mean they get enough. A closer look shows that the education budget continues to fail students who need that money the most—falling far below what experts say is adequate and not keeping up with rising costs yearto-year. Over the past seven years, the gap between actual funding and what’s needed was over $700 million.

The consequences show up in several ways in this year’s school funding.

Despite deep inequities in school outcomes by income and race, 15 schools in Wards 7 and 8 saw their budgets cut this year. Beyond that, DCPS openly misuses special funds for students who are considered “at-risk” of academic failure. Instead of putting that money into the programs for which it was intended, a large share of at-risk funds is re-allocated to cover other school operating costs because base funding for DCPS falls short—hurting students in DC’s lowest-income and primarily Black neighborhoods. The impact also shows up in DC’s public charter schools.

The path to good school outcomes, and education equity, has to start with a rational budget-setting process that gives all schools what they need, provides additional funds to address inequity, and increases from year to year to keep up with known costs.

Current Schools Funding Is Inadequate

DC funds public education through the Uniform-Per-Student-Funding Formula (UPSFF). This school year, the formula set a base allocation of

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by Alyssa Noth $10,980 for every student that enrolls in DC Public Schools (DCPS) and DC public charter schools. The formula is weighted based on student grade levels, with additional funding for children with added needs, including special education, English Learners, and students “at risk” of academic failure.

In 2013, DC’s Deputy Mayor for Education released an analysis of the costs of providing an educational program to support all students in meeting academic standards. It recommended a base per-student funding level of $10,557, or $11,840 if adjusted for inflation to 2020 dollars. Yet the budget adopted by Mayor Bowser and the DC Council provides funding that is $860 per student, or seven percent, below the recommended level. The total shortfall in base funding is at least $80 million this year. Over the past seven years, the shortfall adds up to a $700 million distance from an adequate budget.

Inadequate School Budgets Harm Students and Teachers Alike

DC has two laws about how DCPS must allocate funding to individual schools. First, no school should lose more than five percent of the previous year’s allocation. Yet 19 schools lost five percent or more of their budget this year, and 15 of them are in Ward 7 or Ward 8. This isn’t fair or the right way to get to education equity.

Second, at-risk funds generally must follow the student to their school. In other words, a school with a large percentage of at-risk students should receive additional supplementary funding over schools with

higher incomes and fewer at-risk students. Yet several reports from the DC Auditor show that DCPS uses at-risk funds to pay for core education staffing. More adequate base funding would allow schools to address basic needs without having to tap at-risk funds.

In the public charter sector, an inadequate UPSFF and the lack of labor protections mean that some teachers do not make a living wage. The average starting wage for charter school teachers $45,750—is not a living wage or a way to keep talented teachers in the classroom.

Budget Does Not Keep Up with Rising Costs

Examining and accurately projecting the education budget’s key cost drivers are essential to adequately funding the District’s educational needs. This year, per-student funding increased less than the increase in the average cost of a DC Public School teacher. This is the second time in three years that increases failed to keep up with costs.

That means that overall, schools are facing challenges maintaining current staff and services.

Getting to a Sound School Budget

The reality is that for a long time DC hasn’t had a system for developing the school budget in a logical way. Rather than looking at the costs of the city’s staffing model and taking a look at how costs rise year to year, the discussion over how much to devote to education is based on other factors, like the city’s available revenues or other spending needs. While those are le-

gitimate constraints, it’s a problem if that means consistently underfunding schools. And it needs to change in time for Fiscal Year 2021.

The Mayor, the DC Council, and the Deputy Mayor for Education (DME) all have a role to play in building a better budget to support the 94,603 public school students that show up to school every day eager and capable of learning at high levels. The education budget should be sufficient to keep up with rising costs, stabilize school budgets, and ensure all teachers earn a living wage.

• The Mayor should tie the annual UPSFF percent increases to rising personnel costs and inflation and commit to a plan to close the seven percent gap between current funding and the recommendations of the DC Education Adequacy Study; • DCPS should provide stabilization funds to schools with declining enrollment to make sure that a drop in enrollment doesn’t result in devastating cuts for the students who remain; DCPS should ensure at-risk • funding is supplemental to each school’s base funding; and, • The DC Council should amend the School Reform Act to establish a minimum living wage salary for public charter school teachers.

Alyssa Noth is a Policy Analyst at the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (www.dcfpi. org). DCFPI promotes budget and policy solutions to reduce poverty and inequality in the District of Columbia and increase opportunities for residents to build a better future. u

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dvisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6E held its monthly meeting for November at the Northwest One Library, 155 L St. NW, on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Commission Chair Alex Marriott (6E05) called the meeting to order with Alexander Padro (6E01), Michael Brown (6E02, treasurer), Frank Wiggins (6E03, vice chair), Rachelle Nigro (6E04, secretary), Alvin Judd (6E06) and Kevin Rodgers (6E07) in attendance. There was a quorum to conduct official business.

Police Service Area (PSA) Reports

Lieutenant Andelman reported that while there had been 34 robberies in the past 30 days in 1D, a 48 percent increase over the same period last year, there had been a decrease in robberies in Sector 1, the portion of 1D in ANC 6E. Commissioner Judd asked if anything was being done to discourage the people hanging out at First and M streets NW. Marriott asked about the car break-ins along I Street, between Fourth and Fifth streets. Andelman said he was not aware of these issues but will conduct research on them and pass the concerns along.

Lieutenant Ross said that there had been a downturn in shootings in the Third District. There had been two arrests for gun offenses. Padro asked about the loiterers dealing drugs on the 1300 block of Eighth Street NW. Sergeant Terrestre responded that he agreed there was a problem there, and that increased foot and bicycle patrols have helped ameliorate it.

He acknowledged that there was a problem getting officers out of cars during patrols, but that more police

by Pleasant Mann on foot had seemed to help on the 1700 block of Seventh Street. Wiggins asked if the same tactics were going to be applied to Seventh and N streets. The answer: that location would get attention.

Nigro said that she had been told by senior 3D leaders that her area was not part of the Fall Crime Initiative. Ross confirmed that the initiative is focused on violent crime. Nigro also asked about what could be done about pop-up marijuana parties. Ross said that shutting a pop-up requires an investigation, and that the Narcotics Special Investigation Division should be contacted.

Banneker High School Site Plan

Padro asked the ANC to pass a resolution opposing construction of a football field for the new Banneker Academic High School in Shaw.

Members of the Banneker track team were in attendance to explain why the construction of a football field was a bad idea and to offer a better way to arrange the athletic space. The track team coach said that the current site plan would not provide practice space for the track team, requiring them to be bussed to the track at Banneker Recreation Center, which is already being used by other sports groups. The Banneker track team passed out a flyer listing the accolades that it has received, along with an illustration of how a 200-meter practice track at the new school would look. The coach also noted that a number of students have received four-year college scholarships as a result of their track team accomplishments.

The ANC passed a resolution, to be sent to the DC Public Schools chancellor, to support the construc-

tion of a practice track instead of a football field at the new Banneker High School, among other issues.

Alcoholic Beverage Licensing

Committee Chair Padro reviewed current requests to support liquor license renewals. Motions to support all renewals presented were approved.

La Jambe, 1550 Seventh St. NW: the owner, who was present at the meeting, noted how happy she and her husband were to be operating in Shaw. Padro said that the establishment had no record of violations.

Shaw’s Tavern, 520 Florida Ave. NW: Padro mentioned that the establishment had had a minor citation but no problems since, and recommended renewal.

600 T Street, 600 T St. NW: the owner could not attend the ANC meeting, but ABRA reported no problems with its license.

Hampton Inn, 901 Sixth St. NW: Padro said that the only previous citation was for an ABC manager being absent. Marriott brought up an issue of people in the neighboring apartment building complaining about hotel patrons making noise on one occasion. Padro said that there were no such complaints on the investigative record. Marriott concluded that residents thought the problem was unlikely to reoccur.

Dolce Gelati Cafe, 1420 Eighth St. NW: no violations noted.

Queen’s Restaurant and Lounge, 1503 Seventh St. NW: Padro noted that there had been problems with the restaurant under its previous owners. The current owner has been unfairly charged with allowing alcohol consumption on the sidewalk outside the establishment, when the problem was caused by occupants of an AirBnB located

above the restaurant.

Ivy and Coney, 1537 Seventh St. NW: Padro said that were no recorded violations. A co-owner of the establishment said at the meeting that relations with the neighborhood were good.

Dacha Beer Garden, 1600-1602 Seventh St. NW: Padro noted that there had been issues with the establishment but they had been resolved.

A co-owner at the meeting said that operations were good, but expressed concern about the recent spike in crime. He said he was willing to work with the community to address any problems.

Jake’s Tavern, 1606 Seventh St. NW: Padro said that it did not have an investigative history. The owner spoke at the meeting, noting they had just opened in February and that they loved being on the block.

Zoning and Planning

Gonzaga High School/Georgetown University requested support for a project at 55 H St. NW that requires DC Zoning Commission approval due to no parking being included.

The project will be a dormitory for 476 students, primarily graduate students. The petitioners had made a preliminary presentation to the ANC at a previous meeting and accepted the recommendation that retail space be added to the project.

Committee Chair Tony Brown said that parking was the only issue remaining. Residents will be ineligible to get DC residential parking permits because the block is not zoned for RPP, and students are not allowed to have cars. Padro asked if Georgetown could provide a written commitment to accommodate any parking needs at nearby Georgetown garages or other parking facili(continued on page 39)

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Bloomingdale Bites

Fall Fades to Winter: Laughter and Reflection

by Finnian Day tions through the same link used to sign up for updates on the DCPL website.

DCPL and Prologue DC Team Up to Memorialize DC Civil Rights

Earlier this month, a community forum hosted by the DC Preservation League (DCPL) and Prologue DC was held to discuss the DC Multiple Property Document Project. The project will provide a framework for the nomination of historic landmarks that memorialize DC’s civil rights history. Potential landmark nominations include the Industrial Bank (2000 11th St. NW), the Mary Hundley Residence (2530 13th St. NW) and the Washington Afro-American Newspaper (1800 11th St. NW).

More than a hundred nominations for landmarks are compiled in a document available to the public.

It can be accessed by signing up for project updates through a link on the DCPL website (www.dcpreservation.org/). The project is currently in the identification phase and aims to receive community feedback toward the end of the year, before getting the landmark nominations completed by April 2020.

Landmark sites identify places where something important happened during the Civil Rights Movement in DC. This could include strategy centers (like Industrial Bank, which was founded and owned by African Americans), conflict centers (like the Mary Hundley Residence,

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U Street Fall Festival

Local band Granny and the Boys provided the music at the U Street Fall Festival. Photo: Finnian Day

which was the subject of a successful challenge to racial covenants in 1941, per Hundley v. Horewitz) or even houses that belonged to key figures such as John Aubrey Davis, who founded the New Negro Alliance.

There are also some non-extant sites that could be potential landmarks like the DC Statehood Party Site, which used to exist at 1017 K St. NW. Sites that are deemed ineligible of landmark status will have the opportunity to be recognized for their importance by way of a placard or other signage.

The DC Preservation League is a nonprofit organization founded in 1971 as Don’t Tear it Down. The organization’s mission is to preserve, protect and enhance the historic and built environment of Washington, DC. Along with the DC Multiple Property Document Project, DCPL

is also working on projects in the Folger Shakespeare Library interior and the Recorder of Deeds Building, to name a few.

Prologue DC (http://prologuedc.com/) is a company owned by historians Mara Cherkasky and Sarah Shoenfeld. They will work in consultation with preservation architect Nakita Reed, scholar Chris Myers Asch and architectural historian Amber Wiley. Prologue DC will document historic resources, identify themes and develop a historic-context narrative outlining criteria for inclusion. Prologue DC prepared the application that got the Bloomingdale neighborhood unanimously accepted as a historic district in July 2018.

The project is accepting nominations for sites until the end of the year. You can submit nomina-

On Saturday, Nov. 9, the 100 block of U Street NW was closed off for Bloomingdale’s second annual fall festival, hosted by the Bediz Group (www.bediz. com/). There was plenty of food and entertainment for those who braved the cold. Captain Cookie and the Milkman (www.captaincookiedc.com/) served milk and cookies from one of its food trucks.

Apple and pumpkin pie were provided by Food and Friends (https://foodandfriends.org/), an organization that delivers meals and groceries and provides nutrition counseling to clients who are suffering from severe illnesses. Tasters had the opportunity to purchase a pie for Thanksgiving, which in turn helped provide the organization with funds to support those in need.

Local band Granny and the Boys provided the music. Alice Donahue, or Granny, played the keyboard, alongside her partner Richard Lynch. The two met back in 1997 and began performing on a whim when the Showtime Bar needed entertainment after the power went out. Their story has been chronicled

by NPR, WAMU and the DCist.

Granny and the Boys perform every Sunday night at the Showtime Bar

Big Bear Cafe’s monthly comedy show.

Photo: Finnian Day

(113 Rhode Island Ave. NW ).

The Bediz Group is a DCbased real estate agency that works with homes in the Bloomingdale neighborhood, as well as Eckington, Columbia Heights, Capitol Hill and Dupont Circle.

Comedy Night at Big Bear Cafe

Big Bear Cafe (www.bigbearcafe-dc.com/, 1700 First St. NW ) opened its doors to local comedians for its monthly comedy show on a brisk Wednesday night earlier last month. Ali Cherry emceed the show and warmed the crowd up for the rest of the performers, all very funny. The lineup included PT Batton, Sarah Roche, Allan Sisley and Rahmein Mostafavi. The comics perform throughout DC regularly, and Mostafavi featured for Jon Heffron at the DC Improv the weekend of the 15th.

Big Bear Cafe’s motto for this event, “Thanks for laughing,” was echoed by the performers in one way or another during their routines.

Each comedian experimented with new material on stage and sometimes it didn’t quite hit its mark.

Doesn’t mean it’s a bad joke, but it needs some work. Everyone who performed had moments like that, but they were few compared to the lines that elicited waves of laughter.

Big Bear Cafe’s monthly show features a new lineup every time.

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East Side News

by Taylor Barden Golden We bring vacant spaces to life. When we transform spaces we do it as a community. We find that designing and constructing Femme Fatale DC spaces bonds us.”

Femme Fatale DC is an economic powerhouse.

Since the debut of the business in October 2016, the Femme Fatale DC ladies have presented 70+ events, supported 500+ local women entrepreneurs and collaborated with local organizations and businesses such as 202 Creates, Finding Your Good, Goodwill DC and DC Startup Week. The space is set to open with a launch party on Dec. 5.

New Femme, New Fatale

Femme Fatale has a new pop-up space, new owners and a new attitude. The new location, at 401 Massachusetts Ave., is focused on collaboration and empowerment, turning the ideology of the previous iteration of Femme Fatal into a productive, businessfocused environment.

Adriana Mendoza, COO and creative director of Femme Fatale DC, took over the idea from Yasmin Radbod, the former owner of Femme Fatale and a local MC who was frustrated with the sexist interactions she had experienced in the music industry. She began to throw women-only parties, which evolved into fashion shows featuring local female designers. “Eventually I thought, what if we had our own space. What would that look like? I knew that manifesting our own space was not only possible but also needed in the community,” ex-

plained Radbod in a previous issue of MidCity News.

Mendoza has taken this idea and created an economic and entrepreneurial syllabus that allows women to thrive within an economy that they have built through hard work and collective action. The new site is a co-working space that will have learning sessions and lectures, as well as a shopping element with an eclectic offering of goods from fashion designers, visual artists, ceramicists, jewelry designers, stationery designers, horticulturists, health and wellness Emily Steigler, of Scout+Indiana, upholstering benches in the Femme makers and more.

Fatale DC pop-up at 401 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Photo: Femme Fatale DC

by Briget Heidmous, Instagram @RaisedTraverse “We found our way

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More than Seven Words about In Seven Words

Sassy and fun designs from Billie Claire Handmade: Instagram: @BillieClaireHandmade.

Image: Femme Fatale DC by Briget Heidmous, Instagram @RaisedTraverse

to Mount Vernon Triangle through our network,” explains Mendoza. “At Femme Fatale DC we love activating alternative third spaces in different neighborhoods throughout the city.

With all the new openings in the Union Market neighborhood, it’s hard to keep track of what the “new” neighborhood has to offer. New York artist Michele Varian believes this is the perfect location in

Inside the shop at In Seven Words. Photo: Taylor Barden Golden

(continued from page 35) ties. When the developers said they could, the resolution passed unanimously.

MCN Builders wanted support for their application to the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs for a construction crane at the new Banneker High School at Ninth and R streets. Because of the dimensions of the site, the crane will have to swing over some properties on R Street and Rhode Island Avenue. The motion to support the crane application passed.

Transportation

Note from Michele Varian promoting local designers. Photo: Taylor Barden Golden

the perfect time to promote local artists in a real brick-and-mortar shop. She has brought her vision to the neighborhood with In Seven Words, located at 1268 Fourth St. NE. The store is the creation of a company called Guesst, of which Varian is one of the co-founders. Guesst was founded two and half years ago with the goal of making it easy to activate physical retail anywhere, from populating space with brands and their products to transacting with customers. Guesst “enable[s] brands, retailers, and owners to reimagine the way they do business.”

Varian started as a fashion designer but changed gears and started her own homeware company. She launched with major luxury retailers, such as Barney’s and Neiman Marcus, but after September 11, 2001, all of the trade shows were canceled, meaning she had no access to the stores to which she was selling wholesale.

She decided to open her own shop and sell directly to customers. She signed her first store lease on Thanksgiving weekend 2001 and has been moving to progressively larger spaces ever since.

The new shop is filled with Varian’s work as well as cultivated work from other local artists, which is the main goal of Guesst and Varian’s vision.

Varian is thrilled to have been brought into the Edens family, the company that is redevelop-

ing the entirety of the Union Market neighborhood. “One of the Edens team members, Norma Morales, read an interview that we had with Architectural Digest,” relates Varian. “If it were possible to find a development company that was my soul-mate, I would say that Edens is it!

Their support of small and local businesses is so unusual, and it is what I am passionate about. I think great design comes from all socioeconomic levels, and without access to a retail platform and a way to scale our businesses, we would have a pretty boring and homogenous world.”

Varian adds, “What I have been pleasantly surprised about has been the receptivity of both the long-established businesses and the incoming residents. On opening day, we were able to borrow cups and bottle openers from the fruit market across the street, just like the cliche of borrowing a cup of sugar from a neighbor.”

In Seven Words launched last month and is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday.

Taylor Barden Golden is a real estate agent with the Stokes Group at McEnearney Associates Inc. A former Hill staffer, Taylor lives in Brentwood with her husband, two dogs and a cat. She’s always on the lookout for new places to explore and ways to spend time outside. Get in touch: taylor@midcitydcnews. com; @rtaylorb. u

Quadrangle sought support for a public space permit to close a sidewalk for construction on Square 562, Lot 28. The Transportation Advisory Committee supported the request, with caveats, largely to make sure that the sidewalk across the street was ADA compliant. Marriott asked if Quadrangle had discussed the street closing with the Second Baptist Church. They replied that they had not done that yet. A motion to support the public space permit, as long as it ensures compliance with the ADA, was passed by the ANC. IBF Development requested support for the traffic control plan for construction of Liberty Place Apartments, 901 Third St. NW. The project is next to the Quadrangle one and will require closing a sidewalk on Third Street. The Transportation Committee supported the request, with the same conditions as in the Quadrangle support motion. Marriott also suggested that IBF talk to Second Baptist Church about the street closure.

A motion to support the request passed.

The committee also had a resolution to support traffic calming measures at Sixth and S streets NW. The problem dates back to 1960s plans for a new highway through the city, when the width of the sidewalks on two blocks of S Street was reduced to support a planned freeway entrance. As a result, the wide road encourages speeding, and the sidewalks do not meet ADA standards. Surveys of the sidewalks are underway, but recommendations for changes will not be completed until next year. There is a need for immediate action due to the safety risks. The resolution calls for a four-way stop at Fifth and S streets until work on new sidewalks is completed. Amendments were suggested to use flexiposts on S Street as temporary improvements, and permanent ones, such as the addition of trees, when the sidewalks are widened. The amended resolution passed with six yeas, one abstention.

The next meeting of ANC 6E was scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Northwest One Library, 155 L St. NW, at 6:30 p.m.

The location for the January 7, 2020, meeting has not been u announced. Visit www.anc6e.org for more information.u

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Shaw Streets

by Pleasant Mann

Holiday Pop-Ups Return to Shaw

Miracle on 7th Street, the Drink Company’s popular holidaythemed pop-up at 1843 Seventh St. NW, has come back to Shaw.

This year, the fifth incarnation of the popular pop-up celebrates the Washington Nationals winning the World Series. The main hall is devoted to oversize baseball Christmas ornaments, with multicolored Baby Sharks hanging over the bar. A lighted sign declares, “World Champs,” while a wall recreates the scoreboard of the last game of the World Series.

Another room has the offbeat Christmas theme of “Chinese food and a movie,” while a third is decked with over-thetop Christmas decorations and a giant Advent calendar behind the bar. A geodesic igloo takes over a space with Dr. Bear sculptures that light up every time someone makes an online donation to the Children’s National Hospital.

The cocktail list includes popular favorites of the past (Gretchen, Stop Trying to Make Fetch Happen) along with new drinks, including Maccabeats by Dreidel, a combination of gin and Manischewitz cassis, and a cocktail commemorating DC’s own giant panda, Bei Bei, who just recently left town. The pop-up will be open through Dec. 31. On Dec. 23, christened Christmas Eve, the pop-up will hold a fundraiser for the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation.

A few blocks down the street, Ivy and Coney, at 1537 Seventh St. NW, will be celebrating the Hanukkah season again, with the third annual Chai-vy and Cohen-y Hanukkah Bar, a Bat/Bar Mitzvah themed pop-up. Latkes will be on the menu, along with kosher wines. “To put the Mitzvah in Bar Mitzvah, we’ll be donating all proceeds from the sale of Manischewitz products to HIAS,” the refugee aid society, “and hosting a holiday fundraiser for our Shaw neighbor, Bread for the City.”

The event goes on through New Year’s Eve.

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Miracle on 7th Seventh Street pop-up bar celebrates the Washington Nationals and their World Series win this year. Photo: Alexander Padro

DCPS Changes Banneker High School Site Plan in Shaw

letter to the DCPS chancellor, expressing their opposition to trying to fit a football field on the new Banneker site. In an extended discussion of the issue, the councilmembers concluded that “both the [Banneker] school community and Shaw and Logan neighbors strongly prefer a track with a multisport field over a football field. This design combination would better accommodate both the school’s wishes to support its track and field team and the current community use of that space.”

The Banneker school community and Shaw neighbors presented the matter at the November meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6E. Members of the Banneker track team attended to explain why the construction of a football field, for a school that does not currently have a football team, was a bad idea and to offer a better way to arrange the athletic space.

The track team coach said that a football field

After disagreement between the Shaw community and DC Public Schools (DCPS) over the site plans for the Banneker Academic High School now under construction, DCPS announced a change in direction. After the community argued that plans for constructing a football field on the modest site would hurt the community uses of the park area and prove deleterious to the Banneker athletic program, Joi Ruffin, coordinator for the Banneker project, announced in a Nov. 15 email that “we are moving away from the current design which included a football field with straightaway track. Moving forward, we have directed the design team and contractor to proceed with installing a partial track with practice field.”

Ruffin’s communication came about an hour after DC Councilmembers Brianne Nadeau, Jack Ev- One of the revised concepts for the Banneker High School site plan. Image: DC Department of ans and Charles Allen released a joint General Services

would not provide practice space for the track team. The team would have to be bussed to the track at Banneker Recreation Center, which is already being used by other sports groups. A better solution would be to construct a 200-meter practice track, which would meet the training needs of the Banneker track team and other school athletic teams.

The Banneker track team distributed a flyer illustrating how a practice track at the new school would look and noting that a number of students have received fouryear college scholarships as a result of their athletic accomplishments.

The ANC passed a resolution, to be sent to the DCPS chancellor, to support the construction of a practice track instead of a football field at the Banneker High School in Shaw.

A total of six new site plan concepts with a practice track have been developed, with two of them apparently preferred by DCPS, all of which were submitted to the federal Commission of Fine Arts.

Shaw Crime Update

The Fall Crime Initiative of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) seems to have alleviated some of the problems with crime that Shaw residents faced recently.

A mobile police camera was installed at one corner of Seventh and S streets, and a permanent closedcircuit TV camera will be installed at Eighth and R streets. More beat cops have been seen walking on the commercial corridors of the neighborhood. Best of all, there have not been any reported shootings in Shaw lately, and an arrest was made in the homicide that occurred at the 600 block of S Street on Sept.

29. On Nov. 18, MPD announced that members of the Seventh Police District had arrested Adrian Vinson, 19, and charged him with first-degree murder while armed in the death of Tahlil Byrd. u

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Make Room for Latkes

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Chanukah is coming and with it, eight nights of family fun! On Dec. 15, 10:30 a.m. to noon, bring the family for hands-on Chanukah activities including crafts, cooking, singing, stories, latkes, mitzvah projects and take-home goodies. It’s a perfect morning for Jewish and interfaith families with children ages 2 and older. Tickets are $18 per family, at the door. Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington, DC, 1529 16th St. NW. edcjcc.org.

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MANNA provides Christmas gifts to children at the New Community for Children and MANNA condo owners. Each child has a list of items they wish to get.

Help by visiting their wish list at signupgenius.com/ go/20f0449aaaf22a4fe3holiday. Drop off or mail unwrapped gifts to MANNA at 6856 Eastern Ave. Suite 100, Washington, DC 20012. The last day to drop off items is Friday, Dec. 13 by 5 p.m. They also accept wrapping supplies.

A seemingly plain clay pot magically transports Cucha, a selfish and lonely girl, from Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show is at The Atlas from Dec. 12 to 22. This her town of Zapotoco, MexOne snowy winter mornfun, family-friendly performance features friendly, furry characters, pre-show instrumentico, to a mysterious jungle. ing, Mr. Gumdrop prepares making workshops, photo ops and a dance party. The show is suitable for ages 4, up. $25 for There she encounters Parfor his annual holiday party! kids; $45 for adults. The Atlas, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org. rot Rivera, a jungle muralist When an unexpected and who paints the future; Señor curious mouse appears, Mr. dance party created by Mac Meistro fun-filled evening of holiday music.

Chapulin, a soccer star with Gumdrop’s routine is thrown for a and Steven Faith, DJs who wanted to Belt out favorite winter classics and the heart of the present; and Burro loop. Can these two wildly different share the nightclub experience with spread the holiday cheer. RecomBurrito, a farmer who plows the past. characters work together to get the their children. Rumpus Room transmended for ages 6 to 12. dclibrary.

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Sidekick know the clay pot is really a This nonverbal, imaginative producdisco balls, lights and music, into safe magical piñata and scheme to steal it tion captures the magic of making family-friendly fun. The soundtrack is from her. Learn the magic of the munnew friends and sharing ideas to aca mix of popular dance hits, classics dane, the roots of cultural pride and complish big goals. $15. Best for ages On Feb. 1, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., celand kids’ songs at a kid-friendly volthe power of sharing. $22. The Magi2 to 5. All patrons age one and above ebrate the Lunar New Year with the ume. Rumpus Room is designed for cal Piñata is on stage at the Keegan must purchase a ticket. On stage at the Smithsonian American Art Museum kids 8 and under but older siblings are Theater, 1742 Church St. NW, Dec. Atlas, Dec. 27 to 31. atlasarts.org. at Eighth and F Streets NW and the welcome. No adults admitted without 14 to 30 at 11 a.m. keegantheatre.com.

Chinese Embassy. This year features a child. Maximum of three children traditional music, magic and demper adult. $12 in advance; $15 at door. onstrations of traditional Chinese Infants and crawling children enter On Dec. 11, at 10 a.m., join National handicrafts, such as dough modeling, free. blackcatdc.com.

Archives staff for story time designed finger painting and woodcut printing. for children 3 to 5 and accompanying Create your own New Year’s crafts, go adults. Children listen to a story, parRumpus Room, on Dec. 29, doors at on a scavenger hunt and enjoy deliticipate in group activities and create a 2 p.m. at the Black Cat, 1811 14th cious treats available for purchase at On Dec. 18, 4 p.m., come to the Shaw craft. The theme for December is the St. NW, is a family-friendly daytime the Courtyard Café. Help awaken the Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW, for a

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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Imagination Stage

Lauren Farnell and Sarah Laughland Photo: Kanea MacDonald

Leap through the wardrobe and into a winter wonderland in this dance-based adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s treasured novel from the Chronicles of Narnia. A remounting of Imagination Stage’s Helen Hayes award-winning 2012 production, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe tells the story of four siblings who journey from war-torn England to a magical land frozen in eternal winter, where the powerful lion Aslan leads them on a journey to discover their destiny.

Music, modern dance and breathtaking puppetry tell a story of love, sacrifice and redemption. For ages 5, up. Plays through Jan. 25, at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD. imaginationstage.org.

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Discovery Theater

On Dec. 9 to 13 and 16 to 20; at 10:15 and 11:30 AM; also a 1 PM performance on Dec. 11, 18 and 19, this signature Discovery Theater show celebrates the history and customs of Diwali (Devali), Chanukah, Las Posadas, Ramadan, Sankta Lucia Day, Kwanzaa, Christmas and the First Nations’ tradition of the Winter Solstice in an interactive event that bridges communities and cultures. This show sells out early. For ages 5 to 10. Tickets prices for Seasons of Light are $1 higher than other performances at Discovery Theater. discoverytheater.org.

Celebrate Kwanzaa

On Dec. 27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., bring the entire family to the Anacostia Community Museum’s annual Kwanzaa celebra-

Photo: Stan Weinstein

for adults; $15, college students and children 17 and under. Dance Place, 3225 Eighth St. NE. danceplace.org.

The Polar Express

On Dec. 14, 11 a.m. Pajama Party and Dec. 22, 4 p.m., Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis reunite for “Polar Express,” an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. A young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express. During his adventure he learns about friendship, bravery and the spirit of Christmas. $6. Miracle Theater, 535 Eighth St. SE. themiracletheatre.com.

A Children’s Christmas Service

tion at THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. Enjoy energetic and interactive introduction to Kwanzaa with the Melvin Deal African Heritage Dancers & Drummers. The audience participatory program includes dancers, singers, music, colorful costumes and lively characters designed for young children and adults alike. During the performance and afterwards, kids can also enjoy making Kwanzaa-inspired arts and crafts from a variety of materials. Art workshops will be led by artists Brian Barber and Alma Robinson. Free fun for the entire family in THEARC Auditorium.

RSVP at anacostia.si.edu.

On Dec. 14, 7 p.m. and Dec. 15, 3 p.m., enjoy Dance Place’s annual Kwanzaa Celebration. Gather family and friends to join Coyaba Academy, Coyaba Dance Theater and special guests to celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa. At Sunday’s performance, get one free ticket for a child 12 and under with a paying adult. Tickets are $30

On Dec. 24, 9:30 a.m. and noon, all are welcome to this joyful and lively service with Christmas carols, prayers and the Nativity story.

Children are invited to come dressed as angels, animals and shepherds to be part of the story as it unfolds for this unrehearsed Christmas pageant. Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave., NW. cathedral.org.

Children’s Christmas Mass at the National Shrine

On Tuesday, Dec. 24, 4:30 p.m., the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites all to their annual Christmas Eve Children’s Mass in the Great Upper Church. The Choir of the Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart will present a choral prelude at 4:30 p.m. and will provide sacred music for the Mass which begins at 5 p.m.

There are no tickets or reservations. Seating is first-come, first-served. nationalshirne.org.

The Choral Arts Society’s Family Christmas

On Dec. 24, 11 a.m., bring the kids to the Kennedy Center for an unforgettable holiday experience as the Choral Arts Chorus fills the concert hall with holiday classics. Enjoy a merry tour of holiday sing-alongs and Christmas favorites. Expect a visit from Santa, Frosty and Rudolph!

This one-hour concert is perfect for children ages 5, up. It is 60 minutes with no intermission. $20 to $45. kennedy-center.org.

A Family Messiah

On Dec. 7, noon to 1:30 p.m., join Washington National Cathedral for Handel’s beloved “Messiah.” The Cathedral’s soaring architecture and Gothic splendor offers a space unlike any other in Washington to experience Handel’s masterpiece. This is an abbreviated performance of “Messiah” highlights, perfect for busy families with young children. Tickets On Jan. 5, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., GALA’s are $25 to $95; $15 for students. cathedral.org. traditional Three Kings celebration features the Magi, live animals, local performers, a walk through the neighborhood and gifts for every child. Free tickets will be distributed at the Do not let the Pigeon star in his own musical proGALA Box Office at 10 a.m. for the 11:30 duction! Starring an innovative mix of actors, pupa.m. show and at noon for the 2 p.m. show. pets, songs and feathers, this world premiere Kennedy No tickets reserved by phone. Maximum six Center commission features a script by Mo Willems, tickets per person in line. galatheatre.org.

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REAL ESTATE

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Trains at the National Christmas Tree

The National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Dec. 5. The tree is lit daily from approximately 4:30 p.m. to midnight thereafter. Planted on the Ellipse, the 30-foot Colorado blue spruce is from Lebanon County, Pa. Visit the tree, surrounding model trains and decorations any time throughout the season. thenationaltree.org. creator of the best-selling “Pigeon” picture books, along with Muppet Babies executive producer Mr. Warburton, plus music by Deborah Wicks La Puma. For ages 5, up. Plays in the Kennedy Center Family Theater through Jan. 5. $20. kennedycenter.org.

NSO’s Beauty And The Beat

On Jan. 18 to 26, watch National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) principal second violinist Marissa Regni and principal percussionist Eric Shin in an exciting new program. No matter how different the instruments are, they can come together to make some beautiful music. Most enjoyed by age 3, up.

All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket. $20. kennedy-center.org.

Annapolis Kids New Year’s

The annual Annapolis New Year’s Celebration kicks off with family-friendly activities and entertainment that will start behind Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts from 3 to 5 p.m. There will be free activities for the kids including moon bounces, slides, obstacle courses and crafts. Plus enjoy CrabTown Curbs Cuisine, food trucks, face painting and early family-friendly fireworks at 5:30 p.m. visitannapolis.org.

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