Mid City DC Magazine July 2014

An Urban Lifestyle Magazine

MIDCITY JULY 2014

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CONTENTS JULY

MIDCITY

08 What’s on Washington 10 Calendar

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out and about 20

Insatiable: Brookland • Jonathan Bardzik

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Retail Therapy • Mariessa Terrell

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Let’s Get Physical: Aqua Zumba • Jazelle Hunt

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DC Flag Day • Charles Allen

your neighborhood

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The Numbers • Wes Rivers

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Bulletin Board • Kathleen Donner

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Shaw Streets • Pleasant Mann

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Logan Circles • Mark F. Johnson

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Bloomingdale Bites • Jazzy Wright

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ANC 6E • Steve Holton

kids and family 40

Kids and Family Notebook • Kathleen Donner

at home 44

Changing Hands • Don Denton

46 Classifieds COVER: Angelika Pop-Up Micro Cinema by Union Market. Photo by Kathleen Donner

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Hill Rag • Mid City DC • East Of The River • Fagon Community Guides Capital Community News, Inc. 224 7th Street, SE, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20003 202.543.8300 capitalcommunitynews.com EXECUTIVE EDITOR: Melissa Ashabranner • melissaashabranner@hillrag.com

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KIDS & FAMILY Kathleen Donner • kathleendonner@gmail.com Susan Johnson • schools@hillrag.com

Arts, Dining & Entertainment Art: Jim Magner • jjmagner@aol.com Dining: Emily Clark • clapol47@gmail.com Celeste McCall • celeste@us.net Jonathan Bardzik • jonathan.bardzik@gmail.com General Assignment: Maggie Hall • whitby@aol.com Literature: Karen Lyon • klyon@folger.edu Movies: Mike Canning • mjcanning@verizon.net Music: Jean-Keith Fagon • fagon@hillrag.com Stephen Monroe • samonroe2004@yahoo.com Retail Therapy: Marissa Terrell • mterrell@sbclawgroup.com Theater: Barbara Wells • barchardwells@aol.com The Wine Guys: Jon Genderson • jon@cellar.com

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Fort Dupont Summer Concerts

There are four concerts at Fort Dupont this summer.

They are on Saturday evenings (rain or shine, except in the case of lightening), July 19 and 26 and Aug. 2 and 9, 7-9 p.m. It’s lawn seating so you should bring along a blanket or folding chair and, definitely, bug spray. The park opens at 4 p.m. so you can arrive early for a picnic. Fort Dupont Park and the surrounding Civil War Defenses of Washington sites along the Hiker/Biker Trail consist of over 400 acres of mature wooded forest, 10 miles of unpaved and paved trails, an Activity Center, and a concert stage. The main driving entrances to the park are Fort Davis Drive and Ridge Road; Fort Davis Drive and Massachusetts Avenue; and Randle Circle and Fort Dupont Drive. Watch for signs. nps.gov/fodu The Jazz Ambassadors appear on Aug. 9 and will play old-school R&B.

American Beer Classic at RFK

On Saturday, July 12, noon-4 p.m. or 6-10 p.m., inside RFK Stadium, beer enthusiasts and festival-goers alike will come together with one commonality: to celebrate good beer at the American Beer Classic. Along with a wide variety of breweries and hundreds of beers, participants will not only discover and taste-test new beers, but also attend educational sessions, enjoy live music, and have the opportunity to purchase food and merchandise. Registration fees begin at $50. For those attending as a designated driver, there is a discounted registration fee as well as a lounge with alcohol-free beverage options. For more information and to register, visit AmericanBeerClassic.com.

Photo: Courtesy of American Beer Classic

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Smithsonian at 8: A Garden of Wonders

A Garden of Wonders, Friday night, July 18, 8-11 p.m., is the Smithsonian’s premier 21+ after-hours event series--a unique mix of culture, art, history, and science, including music, a cash bar, and special access to Smithsonian exhibits, collections, and experts. Find your style inspiration in period garden-party attire or your favorite Alice in Wonderland character. You might not meet a white rabbit, but you can sip specialty cocktails designed by Arlington’s Tortoise & Hare as you wander through the lantern-decked grounds. And speaking of wonders, meet Todd McGrain, whose fantastic large-scale bird sculptures now anchor the corners of the Haupt Garden’s ornately planted lawn. This party is at the Enid A. Haupt Garden at the Smithsonian Castle on Independence Ave. SW. Must be 21. General Admission $15 in advance, $20 at the door, if available. For tickets and further information, call 202-633-3030 or visit SMITHSONIANat8.com.

Photo: Katie Warren, GoKateShoot

Confident City Cycling Classes

The Washington Area Bicyclist Association offers an array a Bicyclist Education classes. We recommend taking Confident City Cycling Classes if you intend to spend any time in DC traffic. Participants of all levels are encouraged to attend these 3-hour classes which will have options for multiple skill levels ranging from simple bike handling skills and using trails, to learning avoidance maneuvers and riding with traffic.

The “Trails” group will discover basic bicycling information and on-bike skills such as: bicycle selection, fit, inspection, gearing, cadence, clothing, accessories, bike handling basics like starting and stopping, riding straight, scanning and signaling. The “Traffic” group will explore vehicular cycling principles, roadway positioning, lane changes, turns and parking lot drills to learn avoidance maneuvers. Find a convenient class at waba.org/education/adult. They’re usually free.

Photo: Courtesy of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association

Capital Fringe Festival

The Capital Fringe Festival’s mission is to “connect exploratory artists with adventurous audiences by creating outlets and spaces for creative, cutting-edge, and contemporary performance in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.” This they do brilliantly. It is an open, honest, affordable and accessible plunge into the world of art. The volunteers have as much fun and the audiences and the audiences are always challenged, entertained, broadened, shocked and/or changed somehow. The festival venues on Capitol Hill are The Fridge and the Atlas Performing Arts Center. See Fringe offerings at capitalfringe.org and peppered throughout our Hill Rag Calendar section.

“13 Men” plays at the Atlas Performing Arts Center Lab II, July 11, 13, 22, 26 and 27. Photo: Courtesy of Capital Fringe

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Maze from above rendering. Image: Courtesy of BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group

The BIG Maze at the National Building Museum July 4-Sept 1. The Museum, in partnership with BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group, will create a never-before-seen large-scale maze for the Museum’s historic home. Soaring 18 feet high and measuring 61 feet by 61 feet, the birch plywood structure will boast a series of twists and turns for visitors to weave through and explore. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. nbm.org

SPECIAL EVENTS Smithsonian Folklife Festival. July 5-6. 11:00 AM-5:30 PM. Evening events at 6:00 PM. Festival features programs on China: Tradition and the Art of Living and Kenya: Mambo Poa! Free entrance. National Mall between 7th and 14th sts. folklife.si.edu/ center/festival Marine Barracks Evening Parade. Friday evenings through Aug 29 (no parade July 4). Guests admitted starting at 7:00 PM. Guests should be seated by 8:00 PM. Program begins at 8:45 PM. The Evening Parade has become a universal symbol of the professionalism, discipline and Esprit de Corps of the United States Marines. The ceremony begins with a concert by the United States Marine Band. Free. It is wise to have reservations that can be made online at mbw.usmc.mil. Marine Barracks (front gate), 8th and I sts. SE. 202-433-4073.

2014 Twilight Tattoo at Fort Myer. Wednesdays (except July 2), through Aug 20 , 7:00 PM with pre-ceremony pageantry starting at 6:45 PM. Members of the 3rd US Infantry (The Old Guard), the US Army Band “Pershings Own,” Fife and Drum Corps

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and the US Army Drill Team will perform an hour-long sunset military Pageant. Over 100 Old Guard soldiers dressed in period uniforms will provide a glimpse of Army history from colonial times to the soldier of the future. Summerall Field on historic Fort Myer in Arlington, VA. twilight.mdw.army.mil Marion Barry Discusses Life at MLK Library. July 10, 7:00 PM. Written with novelist Omar Tyree, “Mayor for Life: The Incredible Story of Marion Barry, Jr.” covers the 78-year-old Barry’s upbringing, involvement in the Civil Rights movement as well as his four decades in District politics. Copies of “Mayor for Life: The Incredible Story of Marion Barry, Jr.,” will be available for purchase and signing. Copies of the book are also available in the DC Public Library’s catalog. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. Truckeroo. July 11, Aug 8 and Sept 12; 11:00 AM-11:00 PM at the corner of Half St.and M St. SE. Over 20 food trucks, live music all day, shade and picnic tables and games. truckeroodc.com Fort Stevens Day. July 12-13. Fort Stevens is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the battle to defend the nation’s capital, including a featured ceremony from 10:00 AM-noon on Saturday, July 12. Come learn more about the only Civil War battle to take place in the nation’s capital with living history demonstrations, live period music, historic talks and walks, book signings as well as 19th century children’s game and crafts.

Rock Creek Park Nature Center & Planetarium, 5200 Glover Road, NW, 202-895-6070.

Visit nps.gov/cwdw/150th-anniversary-ofcivil-war.htm for more information and a schedule of events.

OBIE Award winning artist Roger Guenveur Smith explores the legacy of another American icon, colliding history and improvised poetry to unravel the myth of “the first reality TV star.”

Rodney King at Woolly July 8-20. From the initial glare of the national spotlight as the victim of police brutality, to the heroism thrust upon him that ignited the LA riots, to his lonely death at the bottom a swimming pool, Smith captures the story of a flawed, good-hearted everyman, and by extension reveals America’s endlessly complicated relationship with its racial past and present. $35. Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D St. NW. 202-393-3939. woollymammoth.net

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USA/Alexandria Birthday Celebration.

July 12, 7:30-10:00 PM. Visitors celebrate America’s birthday along the Potomac waterfront at Oronoco Bay Park and enjoy live music by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, patriotic birthday cake, food vendors and a dazzling fireworks display. Oronoco Bay Park. 100 Madison St., Alexandria, VA. 703-746-4343. visitalexandriava.com Post Game Fireworks at Nat’s Park. July 18. Watch from inside the park or anywhere you can see the top of the park. washington.nationals.mlb.com Kenilworth Park Water Lily & Lotus Cultural Festival. July 19, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. The park has ample free, off-street parking and is metro accessible (Deanwood). friendsofkenilworthgardens.org

OUTDOOR MUSIC AND MOVIES NoMa Summer Screen. Wednesdays through Aug 20. Movies start at dark and are screened with subtitles. July 9, The Muppets; July 16, The Perks of Being a Wallflower; July 23, The Dark Knight; July 30, Pitch Perfect; Aug 6, Top Gun; Aug 13, The Sandlot; Aug 20, rain date movie. Movies shown at the field at 2nd and L Sts. NE. Coolers, children and friendly (leashed) dogs are welcome. nomasummerscreen.org Military Band Concerts at the US Capitol.

Weekdays in summer (weather permitting).

8:00 PM. Mondays, US Navy Band; Tuesdays, US Air Force Band; Wednesdays and Thursdays, US Marine Band; Fridays, US Army Band. Free. West Terrace US Capitol Building.

Canal Park Outdoor Film Series. Thursday nights (movies begin at sundown-around 8:45 PM). 2014 theme is “It’s a Whole New Ballgame,” and includes sports-related movies of all kinds. July 10, Balls of Fury; July 17, Space Jam; July 24, Invincible; July 31, Bend it Like Beckham; Aug 7, Rudy; Aug 14, A League of Their Own; Aug 21, The Blind Side; and Sept 4, Moneyball. Movies shown in northern block of Canal Park, 2nd and “Eye” Sts. SE. yardspark.org Golden Cinema Series at Farragut Square.

July 11, pre-show seating starts at 7:30 PM. American President. Farragut Square, at the intersections of Connecticut Ave. and K St. NW. goldentriangledc.com The Sounds of Summer Concert Series at the Botanic Garden. July 10 and 24; 5:007:00 PM. Evenings in the National Garden are a delight. Come experience the wonder of the USBG’s outdoor garden. Concert is held outdoors. No chairs will be provided.

The indoor gardens and related facilities (restrooms) will not be available for use.

They suggest bringing chairs/blankets for sitting, sunscreen, protective clothing and water. The concert will be canceled if it rains. usbg.gov Fort Dupont Summer Concerts. Saturdays, July 19-Aug 9, 7:00-9:00 PM (new time), park opens at 4:00 PM. The lineup is TBA. Lawn seating. The main driving entrances to the park are Fort Davis Drive and Ridge Road; Fort Davis Drive and Massachusetts Avenue; and Randle Circle and Fort Dupont Drive. nps.gov/fodu Navy Band “Concerts on the Avenue.”

Tuesdays, 7:30 PM. US Navy Memorial. The United States Navy Band and its specialty

groups will perform. Free. 7th and Penn.

Ave. NW. 202-737-2300. navymemorial.org Military Band Concerts at the US Capitol. Weekdays in summer (weather permitting). 8:00 PM. Mondays, US Navy Band; Tuesdays, US Air Force Band; Wednesdays and Thursdays, US Marine Band; Fridays, US Army Band. Free. West Terrace US Capitol Building.

Lunchtime Music on the Mall. Tuesdays and Thursdays in summer, noon-1:30 PM. Music performed on the National Mall by the Smithsonian Metro Station, at 12th St. and Jefferson Dr. SW. Jazz in the Sculpture Garden. Fridays, through Aug 29 (rain or shine, except July 4), 5:00-8:00 PM. National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. Live jazz performed by an eclectic mix of top artists from the Washington area entertains visitors outdoors in front of the fountain or in the Pavilion Cafe (if it’s raining). The Pavilion Cafe features a seasonal tapas-style menu and bar service during the concerts. Everyone can enjoy these concerts. You do not have to order food or drinks. Free. 202- 289-3360. nga.gov Air Force Band Concerts. Fridays in July and Aug. 8:00 PM. Air Force Memorial at One Air Force Memorial Drive in Arlington, VA. (14th St. Bridge into Virginia, merge onto Washington Blvd. and then Columbia Pike in the direction of the Navy Annex.

Then follow signs.) Expect a pleasing mix of contemporary and patriotic tunes and spectacular views of the nighttime Washington, DC skyline. Free. airforcememorial.org Friday Night Live at National Harbor.

Fridays (except July 4) through Sept 19, 6:00-9:00 PM. Performances include local and nationally-touring bands playing a variety of genres: pop, rock, soul, funk, blues, country and jazz. nationalharbor.com Rock and Roll Hotel Rooftop Movies. Sundays, 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Join them on their rooftop deck for Sunday night movies shown on their massive projection screen!

Happy hour specials all throughout the night, including frozen drinks and wings.

The rooftop deck has plenty of seating available, but feel free to bring a beach chair and settle in. Free popcorn. rockandrollhoteldc.com Free Summer Outdoor Concerts at Strathmore. Wednesdays, through Aug 20, 7:00 PM. Parking is in the Metro garage for $5 with Metro SmarTrip card or major credit card; enter off Tuckerman Lane. Strathmore,

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10701 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD. strathmore.org

ton. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. 202-8032899. thehowardtheatre.com

BlackRock Free Summer Concert Series. Saturdays, through July 26, 7:00 PM. The lineup includes The Crawdaddies, The US Navy Band: The Commodores, The Nighthawks, Chopteeth, and Tom Principato. Reservations are not required, but BlackRock encourages patrons to check blackrockcenter.org. Concerts are at BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr., Germantown, MD.

Music at Ebenezers. July 10, The 9 Songwriter Series; July 11, Joy Ike and The Pinkerton Raid; July 12, Stories and Songwriters Featuring Brian Franke and Dan Fisk; July 17, Lauren Calve Band and The Brothers Nance; July 18, Amos Saint Jean and Friends Live in Concert; July 19, Davis Bradley Duo; July 20, Matt Harlan; July 25, Brett Harris, Don Kim, Amy Regan, Brandon Hughes; July 31, Caroline Spence, The Lovebirds, Nicole Belanus. Ebenezers Coffeehouse, 201 F St. NE. 202-558-6900. ebenezerscoffeehouse.com

MUSIC Music at 9:30. July 7, Daley: A Special Acoustic Show; July 11, The Morrison Brothers Band; July 12, Wild Beasts; July 13, Neon Trees; July 17, Puss N Boots feat. Norah Jones, Sasha Dobson, Catherine Popper; July 18, Camera Obscura; July 19, Mac DeMarco; July 20, Bebel Gilberto; July 22, Us the Duo; July 23-24, Flume; July 25, Mixtape; July 26, The US Air Guitar Championships Mid-Atlantic Semifinals; July 27, The Kooks; July 31 and Aug 1, The Disco Biscuits; Aug 2, Boris. 9:30, 815 V St. NW. 877-435-9849. 930.com Music at Black Cat. July 8, Dub Thompson; July 9, Made in Heights; July 11, Punk Rock Karaoke; July 12, Mistape and Moon-Bounce Dancing Affair; July 13 Owls; July 15, Miner; July 18, Little War Twins; July 19, Common People Up; July 19, Technophobia; July 21, Veruca Salt; July 22, The Clientele; July 23 Drenge; July 25, DIIV; July 26, Purple Rain Anniversary Party; July 27, Chain and the Gang.

Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. blackcatdc.com

Music at Sixth and I. July 13, Bombadil; July 20, Carsie Blanton CD Release Show; July 22, Sun Kil Moon; July 26, Tall Heights and Parsonsfield (formerly Poor Old Shine). Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 202-4083100. sixthandi.org HR 57 Weekly Jam Sessions. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:00 PM-midnight. Friday and Saturdays, 9:00 PM-1:00 AM, featured performances. BYOB on Wednesday and Thursday only. Since 1993 HR-57 has provided a place where aspiring musicians gather to learn the history and cultures of the genres of jazz and blues. It’s a venue for the exchange of ideas and information between aspiring and professional musicians, students, aficionados and the general public. $8. 1007 H St. NE. 202253-0044. hr57.org Church of the Epiphany Weekly Concerts.

Every Tuesday, 12:10 PM. Free but free will offering taken. 1317 G ST. NW. 202-347-2635. epiphanydc.org

Music at the Lincoln. July 8, Peter Frampton; July 11, Jim Jefferies; July 12-13, Natalie Merchant; July 19, Miranda Sings; July 26, Mid-Summer Classic Concert; Aug 2, Spoon.

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

Sunday Gospel Brunch Featuring the Harlem Gospel Choir. Every Sunday, 12:30-2:00 PM. $30-$45. The Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. 202-803-2899. thehowardtheatre.com

Music at The Howard. July 9, Chronixx & The Zincfence Redemption; July 10, MAJIC 102.3 presents Carl Thomas; July 12, Sandra Bernhard; July 13, The Original Wailers; July 14, Jon B. & Friends; July 15, Los Pericos; July 17, 9th Annual DC Loves Dilla Tribute Concert; July 18, Lyfe Jennings; July 19, Celebrating 25 Years of De La Soul; July 20, The Musical Box: Recreating Genesis’ “Foxtrot”; July 23, Curren$y; July 24, Introducing The Washington Redskins Cheerleaders: 2014 Calendar Release Party; July 27, Funny-n-Stilettos (featuring Cocoa Brown, Ayanna Dookie & Shep Kelly); July 29, AARP & Howard Theatre Restoration present DC’s Finest: Marcus Johnson & Sylver Logan Sharp; July 30, Carolyn Wonderland; July 31, Tweet & PJ Mor-

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Private Lives at Shakespeare. Through July 13. Noël Coward’s fast-talking, manners-breaking comedy makes its STC debut to finish a stellar season. Lansburgh Theatre, 450 7th St. NW. 202-547-1122. shakespearetheatre.org Carrie the Musical at Studio. July 9-Aug 3.

Carrie is lonely. Carrie is angry. Carrie will fit in. Whatever it costs. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. 202-332-3300. studiotheatre.org Sizzlin’ Summer Nights Series at Signature.

July 9-26. With a different act each night, there’s always something to keep you en-

tertained! The atmosphere may be cool, but the music’s red hot. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. off I-395 at the Shirlington exit (#6). signature-theatre.org Capital Fringe Festival at the Atlas. A Fire in Water, July 10, 15, 20, 23 and 26; Antigone, July 10, 12, 17, 20 and 26; 13 Men - A Cabaret, July 11, 13, 22, 26 and 27; Blue Moon/Red River, July 11, 13, 18, 25 and 27; #albatross, July 11, 13, 19, 20 and 25; Ben & Lucille, July 12, 16, 20, 23 and 25; Córiolanas, July 12, 17, 19, 23 and 26; Contrafact of Freedom, July 15, 16, 17, 19 and 20; Empress of the Moon: The Lives of Aphra Behn, July 15, 18, 19, 23 and 25; Everything I Do, July 10, 15, 19, 24 and 26; Girl In Space, July 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 and 26; Intrigue, a mystery on marley..., July 11, 18, 19, 22, and 27; Love Song to Miss Kitty, July 10, 12, 19, 24 and 27; Lucretia Borgia, July 11, 18, 22, 25 and 27; Martin, Love, Sex & Rhythm, July 12, 16, 20 22 and 27; Miss Emma’s Matchmaking Agency For Literary Characters, July 12, 16, 19, 24 and 26; Séance, July 12, 17, 18, 20 and 26; Size Doesn’t Matter!

Seven Shorts by DC Playwrights, July 12, 13, 16, 19, and 26; Stone Tape Party, July 10, 12, 17, 20, 24 and 26; Tango, Cabaret, Love!, July 11, 13, 19, 24 and 26; The Adventures of Tapman, July 22, 23, 25, 26 and 27; The Big A: Scenes From a Vanishing Landscape, July 12, 15, 19, 25 and 27; The Inaugural Election for President of Mrs. Jacobson’s Sixth Grade Class, July 12 15, 19, 20 and 26; The Livonians, July 13, 16, 19, 24 and 27; The Name Game, July 12, 13, 17, 20 and 26; The Old Man Never Let It Go; July 10, 13, 18, 23 and 26; The Tournament, July 11, 13, 19, 20, 22 and 26; Waiting For Armageddon, July 12, 13, 18, 19 and 25; We’ve Come to Play, July 12, 13, 18, 20 and 25. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. capitalfringe.org Capital Fringe at Fort Fringe. À Demain, July 10, 13, 17, 18, 20 and 25; Advanced Funk: East Meets West, July 20; Africa, Center of the Universe, July 13; Balloon Plays, July 12, 15, 17, 19, 23 and 27; Bargain Basement University, July 10, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20,24, 26 and 27; Bitch: A Play About Antigone, July 11, 12, 18, 23 and 26; Boy Meets Girl and Other Dilemmas, July 12, 16, 18, 20 and 25; C- , July 10, 13, 20, 22 and 26; Cabaret XXX: Everybody F*cking Dies, July 16, 17, 19, 22, 25 and 27; Call Steve Guttenberg, July 12, 18, 20, 22 and 25; Capital Fringe Cybertrax Edition, July 12; Capt.

Tickle Britches, July 10, 13, 18, 20 and 26; Chesapeake by Lee Blessing, July 10, 13, 19, 23 and 26; Cross the Line, July 11, 12, 15, 20, 22 and 25; Desire Moments, July 12, 16, 19, 22 and 26; Districtland, July 11, 13, 16, 19, 23 and 27; Dream Love, July 10, 13, 18, 19, 23 and 26; Eclectic-O, July 11; Homeboy Thanksgiving, July 11, 19, 22, 25 and 26; In to the

Out Side/D.C. al Coda, July 11, 16, 19, 24 and 27; Into the Vardo, July 8; Isis & Vesco Investigate the Curious Death of Dr. Freud, July 12, 18, 20, 24 and 26; La Llorona, Jult 13, 18, 19, 25 and 27; Ligature Marks, July 18, 20, 22, 24 and 26; Luv, American Style, July, 13, 17, 19, 25 and 27; Marriage, Lizards and Love, July 12, 13, 16, 19, 25 and 26; Mobile Personal Series, daily July 11-20; Nueva Romantica, July 13; Oh, What Can’t A Woman Do?, July 12, 16, 19, 25 and 27; Olizzia, July 10, 13, 16, 19 and 26; One Nation Under a Groove, July 27; Persephone, July 11, 12, 17, 20, 24 and 27; Relationsh!t, July 12, 15, 17, 22 and 27; Saving Private Poo, July 12, 13, 15, 19, 26 and 27; SELF, July 12, 15, 17, 20, 24 and 27; Ten Principles )’( , July 12, 18, 19, 23 and 26; The Capital City Showcase, July 18, 10, 23, 26 and 27; The Mutualistic Melody, July 12, 15, 20,24 and 26; The Program Assistant, July 10, 15, 19, 20, 25 and 27; The Tumbling, July 12, 15, 20, 25 and 27; Transglobal Express, July 10; Tropical Hot Dog Night, July 19; Turbofolk, July 17; Urban Artistry, July 18; Walken In His Shoes, July 11, 12, 13, 15, 17 and 19; You, or Whatever I Can Get, July 16, 19, 20, 24 and 26. Fort Fringe, and Vicinity New York Ave, between 6th & 7th St NW. capitalfringe.org National Theater Live. King Lear, July 15-17; A Small Family Business, July 16; The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, July 22-24. Broadcast in HD. From the stage to the big screen. $20. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-547-1122. shakespearetheatre.org Shakespeare Theatre Free For All “The Winter’s Tale”. Aug 19-31.(save the date). Each summer, the Shakespeare Theatre Company presents a series of free Shakespeare performances. shakespearetheatre.org

SPORTS AND FITNESS Washington Nationals Baseball. July 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20 and 31. at Nat’s Park. Tickets, $5, up. washington.nationals.mlb.com Washington Mystics Basketball. July 23, 25 and 27. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. wnba. com/mystics DC United at RFK. July 20, 8:00 PM vs. Chivas USA; July 26, time TBD, vs. Fulham FC; July 30, 7:00 PM vs. Toronto FC. RFK Stadium. dcunited.com Shaw Skate Park. A new 11,000 sq. foot skate park has opened in the Shaw neighborhood.

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Kennedy Recreation Center (one outdoor tennis court), 1401 Seventh St. NW. 202671-4794. All courts are open daily, dawn to dusk. Some are lighted for extended evening play. Courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis for one-hour intervals; extended use of tennis courts requires a permit. Proper shoes and attire is required. 202-671-0314. dpr.dc.gov/dpr Nearby outdoor public pools. Francis Pool, 2435 N St. NW; East Potomac Pool, 972 Ohio Dr. SW; Randall Pool, S. Capitol and I sts. SW. All DC public pools are free for DC residents. Have ID. dpr.dc.gov Nearby indoor public pools. Turkey Thicket, 1100 Michigan Ave. NE. 202-576-9236.

Rumsey Pool, 635 No.Carolina Ave. SE. 202724-4495. All DC public pools are free for DC residents. Have ID. dpr.dc.gov Roller Skating at Anacostia Park. Skate weekdays in summer, 11:00 AM-5:45 PM and weekends, 11:00 AM-6:45 PM. This is a covered, outdoor skating pavilion. Free.

One-hour free skate “rental” has started but sizes and supplies are limited. Go east on Penn. Ave. across Anacostia River and make the first right turn onto Fairlawn Ave. and another right onto Nicholson and then into the park. 202-472-3873. nps.gov/anac Tidal Basin 3K Monthly Run. Third Wednesday of each month at noon. This run is free and informal. West Potomac Park (meet on Ohio Dr. at West Basin Dr., near the Tourmobile stand). 703-505-3567. dcroadrunners.org Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon.

Oct 5. Registration now open. 703-5874321. wilsonbridgehalf.com Marine Corps Marathon Registration. Register online at marinemarathon.com. Marathon is Sunday, Oct 26.

SALES AND MARKETS Randall Community Center Yard Sales.

July 19 and Aug 16, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. Table space is free. Call 202-554-6973. Randall is at So. Capitol and I Sts. SW. The Route 1 Farmers Market & Bazaar.

Saturdays, 8:00 AM-2:00 PM and every first Friday, 4:00 PM-8:00 PM. June 6-Sept 27.

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Alexandria Art Market. 2nd Saturday of the month (rain or shine), through Oct, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM in the Nicholas A. Colasanto Park, adjoining the Del Ray Artisans gallery at 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA (corner of Commonwealth Ave. and Mount Vernon Ave.). The variety of original artwork from over 25+ artists will be displayed for sale including, painting, photography, pottery, jewelry, and glasswork. 703-627-7656. TheDelRayArtisans.org Bloomingdale Farmers Market. Sundays, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. First and R Sts. NW. U Street Flea. Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. The U Street Flea features a diverse mix of art, crafts, fashion, jewelry, imports, antiques, collectibles, furniture, and more. The market is in the parking lot, next to Nellie’s Sports Bar (three blocks east of U Street Metro), at 912 U St. NW. ustreetflea.com Clarendon Night Market. Alternate Saturdays, May 17-Oct 25, 3:00-9:00 PM. It features a diverse mix of art, crafts, fashion, jewelry, imports, antiques, collectibles, furniture, and more. Bistro lights will be strung among the tents creating a festive evening shopping bazaar. It is in the Wells Fargo Bank parking lot, 3140 N. Washington Blvd. at the intersection of Washington, Wilson and Clarendon Blvds in North Arlington, VA. ClarendonMarket.com Union Market. Tuesday¬Friday, 11:00 AM-¬8:00 PM; Saturday¬Sunday, 8:00 AM-¬8:00 PM. Union Market is an artisanal, curated, year¬round food market featuring over 40 local vendors. 1309 5th St. NE. 301¬652¬7400. unionmarketdc.com Eastern Market. Daily except Mondays and important holidays. Weekdays, 7:00 AM-¬7:00 PM; Saturdays, 7:00 AM-¬5:00 PM; Sundays, 9:00 AM-¬5:00 PM. Flea market and arts and crafts market open Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM-¬6:00 PM. Eastern Market is Washington’s last continually operated “old world” market. On weekends the market area comes alive with farmers bringing in fresh produce, craft and flower vendors, artists, a flea market and street musicians. 200 block of 7th St. SE. 202-¬698-¬5253. easternmarket¬dc.com Dupont Circle Farmers Market. Sundays year round (rain or shine), 9:00 AM-¬1:00 PM. The Wall Street Journal and The Financial Times of London named the market one of the top farmers’ markets in the country. During the peak season, there are more than 30 farmers offering fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, cheeses, fruit pies, breads, fresh pasta, cut flowers, potted plants, soaps and herbal products. 20th St. and Mass. Ave. NW, 1500 block of 20th St. NW (between Mass. Ave. and Q St. in the adjacent parking lot of PNC Bank). 202-¬362-¬8889. freshfarmmarket.org

CIVIC LIFE Congresswoman Norton’s NW District Office. Open weekdays, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM. 529 14th St. NW, suite 900.

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All-Ways Mount Pleasant. First Saturday, noon-2:00 PM. LaCasa. All-Ways is a citizen’s association primarily for the tenants of the larger apartment buildings of Mount Pleasant. 3166 Mt. Pleasant St. NW. aa-ss.org Chinatown Revitalization Council. Fourth Monday, 7:008:00 PM. 510 I St. NW. Chinatown Revitalization Council (CRC) promoting the Chinatown renewal and the preservation of its cultural heritage. The public is welcome.

Convention Center Community Association. Last Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 PM. Kennedy Rec Center, 1401 Seventh St. NW. www.ccca-online.

Downtown Neighborhood Association. Second Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 PM. US Naval Memorial Center, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. miles@dcdna.org. dcdna.org East Central Civic Association of Shaw Meeting. First Monday, 7:00 PM. Third Baptist Church, 1546 Fifth St. NW. Contact: Al Hajj Mahdi Leroy J Thorpe Jr, 202-387-1596.

Eckington Civic Association. First Monday, 7:00-8:30 PM. Harry Thomas Recreation Center, 1743 Lincoln Rd. NE. www.eckingtondc.org Edgewood Civic Association. Last Monday, 7:00-9:00 PM. Edgewood senior building, 635 Edgewood St. NE, nineth floor7-9pm. They encourage all Eckington and Edgewood residents to come out and take part in the lively civic life of our communities. www.theedgewoodcivicassociationdc.org Logan Circle Citizens Association. Please contact Jennifer Trock at jennifer.trock@logancircle.org for meeting dates and times. logancircle.org Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood Association. Third Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 PM. Yale Steam Laundry, 437 New York Ave. NW. lifein.mvsna.org U Street Neighborhood Association. Second Thursday, 7:008:30 PM. Source (second floor classroom), 1835 14th St. NW ANC 1A. Second Wednesday, 7:00 PM. Harriet Tubman Elementary School, 3101 13th St. NW. 202-588-7278. anc1a.org ANC 1B. First Thursday, 7:00 PM. Reeves Center, 2000 14th St. NW (second floor). 202-870-4202. anc1b.org ANC 1B11. Second Monday, 7:00 PM. LeDroit Senior Building (basement community room), 2125 Fourth St. NW. 202-481-3462. www.anc1b.org ANC 1C. First Wednesday, 7:00 PM. Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Health, 2355 Ontario Rd. NW. 202-3322630. anc1c.org ANC 1D. Third Tuesday, 7:00 PM. 3166 Mount Pleasant St. NW. 202-462-8692. anc1d.org ANC 2C. First Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 PM. Watha T. Daniel Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW (new location). 202-6821633. anc2C.org u

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Your New Neighborhood Diner

Is Brookland the New Shaw? DC has now officially added another neighborhood to the growing roster of dining hot spots I can’t keep up with. Thanks God for friends moving to Brookland and the World Cup offering plenty of excuses to eat out on the increasingly hot 12th Street NE strip. You’ve eaten authentic Italian pizza at Menomale and low country cooking at Little Ricky’s. Get ready for the hottest new trend, your new neighborhood diner.

Brookland’s Finest: Your New Neighborhood Diner

My husband Jason and I arrived with friends to children running gleefully around the entrance to Brookland’s Finest (3126 12th St NE), and a dining room equally split between families and hipsters all engrossed in watching the US beat Ghana on the big screens above the bar. The setting inside was festive, but the restaurant’s most distinctive feature is the patio bar, which opens into the restaurant by means of a garage door that rolls up.

As long as summer stays cool, these will be the six At Brookland’s Finest: Crisp cornmeal crusted tender catfish most coveted seats in the served fully southern with lardon mac and cheese. place.

The four of us tucked in to eat our way through as much of Chef Shannon Troncoso’s, formerly of Matchbox Barracks Row, menu as possible. The barbecue Pit Beef sandwich was nice and smoky, brightened by pickled ramps and perfectly moistened by the sauce. It sat on the same tender, light brioche bun as the burger, which was the best thing we ate off the menu. Topped with the sharp bite of Oregonian Tillamook cheddar and rich, salty applewood-smoked bacon, it was perfectly cooked and delicious.

The crispy brussels sprouts chips were, as promised, crispy. Caramelized for light sweetness, they were balanced beautifully by a bold, dill, sour cream sauce. The tempura onion rings, however, didn’t measure up. A favorite when crisp outside and melting inside, these sat blandly somewhere in the middle.

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Smith Public Trust kicked off our great meal with crisp, light duck spring roils. Photos: Jonathan Bardzik

At Smith Public Trust I found the nachos I’ve been searching for. House fried tortillas and spicy achiote pork.

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bage and a rich bourbon cream sauce, but the dish we’re running back for is the catfish. Perfectly fried, the flaky fish was crisply coated in cornmeal with an amazing, house-made lemon tartar sauce. The sides, spicy greens and creamy mac and cheese with smoky, gamey, bacon lardons, were every bit as good as the fish.

Smith’s Public Trust: Your New Neighborhood Diner

Ten days later, following the excitement of USA versus Germany and before the spectacle of the NBA Draft, Jason and I met our friends at the newly-opened Smith Public Trust (3514 12th St NE). From the folks that brought you Smith Commons on H Street, Public Trust feels like a restaurant in a smaller town, open and a bit echoey, outfitted with quirky furniture and art.

The bar service and crowd was as small-town friendly as the atmosphere.

A few basics you should know: first, the awning out front still reads “The Library Bar.” Ignore it and walk in. Secondly, they are still in soft launch mode, open for just a week, so you’ll regularly find new items added to the menu as they get up and running.

We started by ordering the arugula and watermelon salad, the duck spring rolls and the green curry and coconut milk mussels. The salad was summery and bright. A sweet, ginger dressing balanced the peppery greens and made the sweet watermelon pop. The duck spring rolls were amazing! The duck was ground, rather than shredded, keeping the texture and flavor light. The addition of leeks was inspired. The mussels? Our one disappointment of the night.

The shellfish themselves were sweet and fresh, but the curry, coconut milk broth delivered little other than a hit of heat.

Any disappointment was swept away when the nachos arrived. Smith Public Trust’s rendition was topped with spicy, moist achiote pork with cilantro crema over house-fried tortillas. I wanted seconds before I finished the first plate.

Equally good, and featuring most of the same ingredients, are the tacos (shut-up, yes I ordered both!). We can’t wait to go back and taste the menu as it expands.

Steel Plate: Your New Neighborhood Diner

After dinner at Smith Public Trust, we crossed the street for a nightcap at Steel Plate (3523 12th St NE), open for its second night of business. The dining room downstairs was hopping as we headed to the upstairs bar.

Stuffed from dinner, I salivated over the dinner menu while tucking into the drink list. The short of it? Great beer list with 12 taps at the bar. As for cocktails, while my BB Gun bourbon

Moscow Mule with a basil balsamic reduction balanced bold spirits with herbal freshness, I should have listened to our bartender and started with the St. Elsewhere, a mix of blueberry vodka, St. Germaine, Watermelon and Fever Tree Tonic which is incredibly refreshing with none of the sorority-girl sweetness the ingredients imply.

Nooshi Sushi: Your New...

Now this is just getting silly!

Brookland’s many takes on American comfort food which today comfortably includes egg rolls and ramen, left me wanting some sushi.

My friend Greg, suggested we hit Nooshi Sushi (www.nooshidc.com, 524 8th St SE) on the Hill. He had been trying to describe its location to me for weeks and I finally understood the challenge as we walked down a tight, paved path along the side of a building and headed up to the second floor.

The sushi, by the way, was fresh, but I’ve had equally good sushi in other places. However, there is nowhere in DC that has equaled Nooshi in the quality of its moo-shi pork. I grew up on moo-shi at a small restaurant in western Massachusetts, made with farm-fresh local vegetables and hand-made mandarin pancakes. The greasy mix of cabbage and carrots with heavy tortillas or sticky egg roll wrappers served so often in DC has been a constant disappointment, until now.

Nooshi served light, delicate, steamed pancakes which I brushed with hoisin and topped with the fresh mx of rich pork, mushrooms and sweet, pillowy scrambled egg. It is perfect. And I will be back.

Good luck USA!

By the time this is in print we’ll be close to the close of the world cup and in search of another excuse to spend nights eating our way through new menus and drinking our way through their bar lists. Rumor has it that Shaw, not to be beaten by Brookland, has a few new restaurant openings in July. How can we say “no?”

Jonathan Bardzik is a cook, storyteller and author living in Eckington. Known for his weekly, live cooking demos at Eastern Market (Saturdays from March to November), Jonathan loves cooking fresh ingredients as much as seeking them out in DC’s growing restaurant scene. His first cookbook, Simple Summer: A Recipe for Cooking and Entertaining with Ease is available now (and would make a wonderful gift!). Grab a copy and find out what Jonathan is cooking at www.jonathanbardzik.com or his Facebook page “What I Haven’t Cooked Yet.” Need some foodporn? Follow @JonathanBardzik on Twitter and Instagram. u

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o me, the crush of summer brings out more than Havaianas flip flops and Paparazzi visors. I find that dressing for the notorious DC humidity means having an active Uber car service account and a knack for glamorizing cotton basics for the Hotel Rouge happy hour and beyond. Plus, July presents another boon - a rare opportunity to meet native Washingtonians in their element. Gone may be the days of the Haines Point summer jams. But in July you can still find what you need in MidCity DC to stay cool.

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I’ve always enjoyed celebrating July 4th in the city. When else can you drive sans gridlock from MidCity to the Palisades in less than 12 minutes? Opt for a Palace 5ive branded skateboard instead and you may just shave an extra 3 minutes off even this commute. In the seven years since its launch, Palace 5ive (2200 22 u midcitydcnews.com

Above: SourPuss branded cotton dress & handbag; and winged skull ring by Kreepsville both at Rosie’s and Rockers. Photo: Kristopher Johnson

the Palace 5ive staff ) and boards to order make all the difference. Since skateboarding is not only here to stay, but is also growing in popularity, consider becoming a member of the Palace 5ive family. But, like any clique worth joining, you have to be invited. Get your login and password to access the re-launched website today. www.palacefive.com Top: Girl branded skateboards and more at Palace 5ive.; Above: Celebrating Go Skate Day 2014 with 400 skaters at Palace 5ive. Photos: Kristopher Johnson

14th St., NW) has cemented itself as the premier DC destination for hard skater apparel, boards and footwear.

Preferring roller rinks to asphalt, I never kick pushed for fun. Yet I recall watching the ESPN X-Games skate board competitions back in the mid 90’s and being awed by the superior skills of athletes like Tony Hawk. Today, attending the 2014 Palace 5ive Go Skate Day activities, I am still amazed. But I am also fascinated by the “cool” that most skaters project. Hours dedicated to perfecting a craft explains the confidence. But the fashion investigator in me maintains that the Palace 5ive gear - flat technicolored sneakers with thick soles

by Vans or Nike ( Jordan) SB high tops, loose graphic t-shirts (some pressed by

ROCK

As always the Independence Day theme throughout the DMV remains squarely within the Stars and Stripes borders. But, if you really want a mash up (LA/NYC street couture meets Rosie, the Riveter) version of the red, white and blue, visit Rosie’s and Rockers located at 2001 13th St. NW. Here, seasonal options for the ladies are more pin up than hoe down. Find Betty Page inspired dresses with leopard detailing, belted capris with clever cut-

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I’m currently digging the SourPuss branded, nautical-striped cotton ice skater dresses and retro patent leather handbags. I also love the irreverent jewelry, punk-inspired socks and aviator sunglasses priced to move. Ah, the power of a perfectly curated aesthetic. From the crimson walls to the new signage to the original art, Rosie’s is consistent. This may explain why after 20 minutes with owner Mateen I suddenly wanted to pin curl my hair and identify a metal band to follow around the country. (www.rosiesandrockers.com) Fashion attorney Mariessa Terrell, aka Simone Butterfly, Fashion Investigator, does her sleuthing at www. simonebutterfly.com and @ SimoneBtrfly. Special thanks to Kristopher Johnson, photographer and Senior Associate Editor, Raine magazine and Alexander McSwain of Reachaven for their assistance. u

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+ Fitness

Let’s Get Physical:

Aqua Zumba – Just Add Water

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arrived to VIDA Fitness U “If you’re not used to Zumba, Street on a beaming, but tem[Aqua Zumba] is a good way to perate Saturday morning, and break in,” Ruiz says, adding that went straight up to the Pentthis applies for all, but especially house Pool Club. The deck is chic, for those who have weak joints, are and at that time of day, serene. overweight, or need a low-impact There’s a large bar, plush Astroturf, routine. “The first class is hard, but red zebra-print cabanas, day beds, you have to keep coming back. You and loungers, and a great sound sysdo pick it up. A lot of the moves are tem pumping dance music. It’s like a repetitive.” slab of Miami, but with a 16th & U Leading the class poolside, Ruiz backdrop instead of palm trees. is Zumba personified. His moves are Seven other men and women non-stop, tailored to each song, and trickled in for this inaugural VIDA seem to be coming to him organiSplash class, otherwise known as cally, as if we had run into him on Aqua Zumba. a dance floor. Although he’s powerLet me preface this introduction ing through an hour-long routine of the heart of the Penthouse—the without the benefit of the refreshing Instructor Eric Ruiz and participants in an Aqua Zumba class at IDA Fitness. Aqua Zumba is a great summer time workout because it’s fun and effective without the sweltering side effects. Photo: Alexx Zamudio. pool—by saying that I am 5 feet pool, it’s obvious he’s having a great 2 inches tall. The pristine waters time right through the last song (in Another aquatic perk: water seems to act as a seemed more a long cooling pool this case, Pitbull’s “We Are One,” than a swimming pool; it’s roughly 60 feet long, great equalizer. Ruiz says that people often worry also known as the official song of the 2014 FIFA 20 feet wide, and a uniform 4 feet 6 inches deep. about the dancing, or, for Aqua Zumba, what they World Cup). And at the end of class after a group As class was about to begin, a few participants had look like in a bathing suit. But because everyone is cannonballed or slipped into the water, and seemed in the water and paying attention to the instruccomfortable with both the temperature and depth. tor on the deck, there’s little opportunity to look Typically, an aqua-fitness class takes place in chest- around at classmates.

Paul Sathrum who lives near the U Street cenhigh water, but I figured there was still enough leeter, says he’s “not much of a dancer,” but still enway for a compact columnist like me.

Well, I was wrong; and I have the tippy-toe joyed the class—despite showing up at the request blister to prove it. If I had been standing flatfooted of another VIDA trainer, and having no idea of in the pool, the water would have reached my eye- what to expect when he arrived.

“Getting the rhythm and [with the] water reballs. But more on that in a bit.

Like Zumba, Aqua Zumba is a dance-fitness sistance it was a challenge,” he says. “But it was system using cardio and aerobic moves for full good, and a great workout. It’s something I’d enbody conditioning. Unlike the studio version, courage others to try.”

The exercise is camouflaged with energetic Aqua Zumba is low impact and adds multi-direcdance moves and a vibrant Latin/Caribbean tional resistance.

“Both regular and aqua Zumba are a workout soundtrack. There are squats paired with rhythmic in disguise, and in both you have a lot of fun,” says arm circles, leg extensions disguised as fun little instructor Eric Ruiz. “In the pool, you have resis- on-tempo back and front kicks, and lunges with tance and different gravity, but more intense, big- staccato arm movements like something out of Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies.” ger moves.”

Kicking to the beat—which is much harder in water. Photo: Alexx Zamudio.

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photo, Ruiz jumped into the pool, hat and all.

“When I take this class I go insane with trying to have fun,” he says with a huge smile. “I always say if you smile and sing along you burn more calories. And if you’re splashing, that’s how I know you’re working, and you’re getting it.”

While Ruiz’s enthusiasm is undeniable and infectious, splashing—and thus, using the water resistance to its maximum potential—was nearly impossible with the pool’s depth. Add a short stature to the mix, and half the physical effort will be spent treading water or trying not to ingest it, as opposed to doing the moves full out.

“It was hard to keep two feet on the floor,” says Harriet Mehlman, in town visiting her daughter Julia Mehlman, who lives in Logan Circle. They wanted to try something fun, new, and low-impact. “It was also hard keeping up and following along.”

Ruiz noted that water shoes are sometimes recommended to help anchor participants to the pool floor.

Julia, who has taken the original Zumba, agreed that it was hard to maintain the water resistance, but still felt her body was engaged. “[With original Zumba] I can see how winded I am. It feels less taxing in the pool, but I bet I’ll feel it tomorrow,” she says. “It’s a really fun thing to do on a Saturday morning.”

And that’s the best thing about this class. Back in my dry clothes by 9:15 on a Saturday morning, a night owl like myself felt energized, refreshed, and ready to take on the day.

VIDA Splash at VIDA Fitness U Street (1612 U St. NW) is at 8 a.m. every Saturday through October 18. The cost is $30 to drop in, or $250 for all 10 classes. VIDA or Penthouse membership is not required to participate, but nonmembers may not continue to use the facilities beyond what’s needed for class. Call 202-939-2577 or visit www.vidafitness.com/ustreet for more information. u

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DC Flag Day Photo Contest

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MIDCITY FEBRUARY 2013

FIND US AT THESE LOCATIONS! 14U Cafe Andrene’s Carribean

1939 U ST NW 308 Kennedy ST NW

Azi’s Cafe

1336 9th ST NW

Ben’s Chilli Bowl

1213 U ST NW

Bicycle Space

1019 7th Street, NW

Big Bad Woof

117 Carroll ST NW

Big Bear

1700 1st ST NW

Bioscript Pharmacy

1325 14th ST NW

Brookland Metro

801 Michigan Avenue NE

Bus Boys & Poets

1025 5th ST NW 2021 14th ST NW

Caribou Coffee

1400 14th ST NW

Carls barber shop

1406 P St MW

Chatman’s Bakery

1239 9th ST NW

Chester Arthur House

23 Logan Circle NW

Chinatown Coffee

475 H ST NW

City First Bank

1432 U ST NW

CNN Office

224 7th ST SE

Coldwell Banker

1606 17th ST NW

Columbia Hts. Coffee

3416 11 ST NW

CVS

DC Child & Family Services Agency

200 I Street SE

Drafting Table

1529 14th ST NW

Dunkin Donuts

1739 New Jersey Ave NW

Emery Recreation Ctr.

5701 Georgia Avenue, NW

Emmaus Services for the Aging

1426 9th Street, NW

Enviro. Working Group

1436 U ST NW

First Cup Coffee

900 M ST NW

Foster House Apts.

801 Rhode Is. Ave, NW

Giant

1050 Brentwood RD NE 1345 Park RD NW

Habesha market

1919 9th st

Harris Teeter

1201 First St, NE 1631 Kalorama RD NW

Petworth Metro

3700 Georgia AVE NW

Phyllis Wheatly YWCA

901 Rhode Island Ave NW

Providence Hospital

1150 Varnum St NE

Reeves Center

2000 14th ST NW

Safeway

1045 5th ST NW 1701 Corcoran ST NW 1747 Columbia RD NW 6501 Piney Branch RD NW

Senior Wellness Center

3531 Georgia Avenue, NW

Shaw Library

945 Rhode Island AVE NW

Shaw Mainstreet

875 N Street, NW

Shaw metro

1800 7th st NW

Shephard Park Library

7420 Georgia Avenue, NW

Starbucks

1600 U ST NW 2225 Georgia AVE NW

Heller’s Bakery

3221 Mt. Pleasant ST NW

Howard University

2225 6th ST NW

Java House

1645 Q ST NW

Kennedy Rec Center

1401 7th ST NW

LAYC

1419 Columbia RD NW

1000 U ST NW

Lincoln Westmoreland Apts.

1730 7th Street, NW

7th ST & Rhode Is. Ave, NW

110 Carroll ST NW

Long & Foster

1401 14th ST NW

1501 14th ST NW

1117 10th ST NW

Love Cafe

1501 14th ST NW

1501 U ST NW

128 Kennedy ST NW

Marie Reed Rec Center

2200 Champlain ST NW

Takoma Metro

327 Cedar ST NW 312 Cedar Street, NW

State Farm

3327 12th ST NE

Street Boxes

925 Monroe ST NE 2022 14th ST NW 8th & R Streets., NW 1400 Block P Street, NW

1418 P ST NW

MLK Library

901 G ST NW

Takoma Park Library

1637 P Street, NW

Modern Liquors

1200 9th ST NW

Third District MPD

1620 V ST NW

1700 Columbia RD NW

Mt. Vernon Sq. Metro

700 M ST NW

Trilogy NoMa

151 Q Street, NE

1900 7th ST NW

Mt. Pleasant Library

3162 Mt. Pleasant St. NW

Tryst

2459 18th ST NW

2129 14th ST NW

Northwest One Library

155 L ST NW

Turkey Thickett Rec Ctr.

1100 Michigan Avenue, NE

U Street metro

900 U st

3031 14th ST NW

Off Road Cycling

905 U Street, NW

3601 12th ST NE

Wilson Building

1350 Pennsylvania AVE NW

400 Mass. AVE NW

Paul Laurence Dunbar Sr. Apartments

2001 15th Street NW

Windows Cafe

101 Rhode Island AVE NW

6514 Georgia Ave, NW

Petworth Library

4200 Kansas AVE NW

Yoga District

1830 1st ST NW

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Coming Soon to You: A Tax Cut!

by Wes Rivers

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here is a good chance that you will soon get a tax cut from the District government. In something of a surprise move, the DC Council approved sweeping changes to the District’s tax code in late May, based on recommendations from DC’s blueribbon Tax Revision Commission. It includes income tax cuts for nearly all District residents, with special help for middle- and lower-income households. It also includes the first cut in DC’s business income tax rate in decades.

The tax package includes a small number of tax increases, including an expansion of the DC sales tax to gym memberships and other services. As often is the case when a tax exemption is eliminated, some gym owners and members have opposed this change. But their arguments about maintaining their special treatment run counter to the principle that the best approach is to broaden the tax base and keep rates low.

Making the Income Tax Fairer for All District Residents

If your income is below $500,000, you can probably expect a tax cut.

District residents with low-and moderate-income residents, who face tax bills that are higher than middleincome families in most parts of the country, will get special help. The council’s tax package will be phased in over the next five years, but only if the city’s economy and revenues continue to grow.

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will affect us: • Expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for low-income workers without children.

The EITC, a tax credit for the working poor, lifts many families with children out of poverty, but it provides very small benefits to workers without children in their home. The maximum credit for childless residents is less than $200 and only goes to workers earning under $14,000 a year. The new tax package expands eligibility to $23,000 and increases the maximum credit to almost $500. For example, a single person earning $18,000 will go from owing $533 this year -to getting a refund of $102, largely as a result of the new EITC. • Raising the personal exemption and standard deduction to federal levels. The District’s personal exemption and standard deduction, which exempt a certain portion of income from taxes, are small compared with states and the federal income tax. This is especially hard for low- and moderate-income families that rely heavily on these deductions.

The tax package will raise these deductions to the federal levels – a best practice followed by six other states. A single parent with two children and $30,000 income currently gets a $146 refund as a result of the EITC. With her taxes reduced as a result of a higher standard deduction and personal exemption,

her refund will jump to $724.

Cutting the tax rate for middle incomes. The package cuts the tax rate for income between $40,000 and $60,000 from 8.5 percent to 6.5 percent. The rate cut plus the increase in personal exemptions means that middle income families will keep a lot more of what they earn – helping them pay for things like school uniforms, work supplies, and music lessons. For example, a married couple earning $100,000 will see their taxes cut more than $500.

These cuts will help families cope with DC’s rising cost of living, leaving them in a better position to make investments for future needs and thrive economically.

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Creating a strong and fair sales tax

Consumption patterns in the U.S. have shifted over time from an economy based mostly on goods to one dominated by services. That means that a sales tax tied largely to the purchase of goods becomes weaker every year at raising revenue to pay for services like police protection and libraries. Fiscal policy experts

recommend broadening the sales tax to include as many consumer purchases as possible.

With that in mind, the Council chose to broaden the sales tax to include several more services, including carpet cleaning, health clubs, and billiards parlors and bowling alleys. The expansion will not only align our sales tax to consumer expenditure patterns, but also raise revenue that will help offset income tax reductions for both individuals and businesses.

Some—especially the affected businesses—have raised concerns about this approach, fearing that the expansion of sales tax to gym memberships will be a fitness deterrent, a so-called “fitness tax.”

However, expanding the sales

tax is sound policy, and there are several reasons why claims opposing the expansion are unfounded: Convenience and location factor into purchasing decisions. Shoppers always look for good prices, but they also want convenience. The District’s sales tax applies to dry cleaning, yet there is no evidence that people travel elsewhere to get their clothes cleaned. It is hard to believe that District residents will choose to travel outside of the city to work-out, when the sales tax will only add a couple of dollars a month to their fee or membership.

Income tax reductions in the package will more than offset any increases residents see in sales tax.

Individual residents will benefit from significant tax reductions with the Council’s package, giving consumers more purchasing power.

Residents with incomes between $50,000 and $75,000, for example, will receive a tax cut of about $400.

Given that gym membership costs around $70 a month, the benefits from the income tax would far outweigh the additional $50 members would pay in annual sales tax. Businesses affected by the tax expansion will also benefit from reductions in the business franchise tax.

Expanding the sales leaves fewer exemptions to the tax, making it fairer for the business community. Affected businesses feel targeted, but that is because they are among the small group of consumer purchases not taxed now. Adding gyms to the sales tax makes sense not only for base broadening but also as a matter of fairness. If a resident pays sales tax to buy weight-lifting equipment, someone who buys a gym membership should pay sales tax, too.

The Council’s tax package will make the District a fairer place.

The reforms will help ensure that low and moderate-income residents can continue to afford the city and that DC has a robust sales tax that continues to pay for important city services.

Wes Rivers is a policy analyst at the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (www. dcfpi.org). DCFPI conducts research on tax and budget issues that affect low- and moderate-income DC residents. u

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American Metal is a retrospective survey of the art of Albert Paley, one of the world’s most distinguished metalsmiths. With dozens of objects in a variety of media, from clay, paper, and cardboard, to steel, glass, and bronze, exhibition visitors will see how Paley’s art has evolved over his innovative 50year career.

July’s Books & Bars

Join DC Public Library librarians on the third Wednesday of each month at a neighborhood bar for a modernday book club. Books & Bars is a book club that promises great food, drinks, a comfortable atmosphere, and great discussion on today’s most intriguing books. On July 16, 7 p.m., Books & Bars will be discussing I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai and Christina Lamb at Bistro D’oc, 518 10th St. NW across Ford’s Theater. Arrive early at 6:30 p.m. for socializing; book discussion will begin at 7 p.m. To ensure seating for all, let the organizers know to expect you. For further information and to RSVP, contact Kari Mitchell at kari.mitchell@dc.gov.

Nat’s Add “Pups in the Park” Game in September

The Washington Nationals have two remaining “Pups in the Park” games-Sept. 7 at 1:35 p.m. and Sept. 24 (recently added) at 7:05 p.m. Purchase a discounted ticket for you, your family and your favorite family pet. The $10 dog ticket will benefit the Washington Humane Society. $25 for you; $10 for your dog. washington.nationals.mlb. com

Capital Fringe to Purchase 1358 and 1360 Florida Ave., NE

Capital Fringe has signed a deal with Jamie Smith and Leigh Conner to purchase 1358 and 1360 Florida Ave. NE, the current location of the CONNERSMITH art gallery and the offices of the (e)merge art fair. The property, which was once an auto body shop, will feature three black box the30 u midcitydcnews.com

8th and O, NW Developer Short List Photo: Joshua Cogan Photography

FRESHFARM Markets Opens Farmers Market at CityCenterDC

FRESHFARM Markets opened its 12th farmers market in June with the opening of the FRESHFARM Market at CityCenterDC. Located at The Park at CityCenter at the corner of 10th and I Sts. NW, the market is open Tuesdays from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., through Oct. 28. The market features ready-to-eat foods, locally grown fruits and vegetables as well as locally produced items including cured meats, breads, baked goods, kettle corn and more from FRESHFARM Markets network of farmers and artisanal producers. aters, a scene shop, art gallery/event space and a beer garden. It will be a year-round operation to help incubate early stage artists and to allow for creative endeavors to germinate and grow within the District. The space will enable Fringe to continue to add to the District’s cultural landscape.

Capital Fringe is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in the summer of 2005 with the purpose of infusing energy into performing arts in the Washington, DC region through our annual Fringe Festival and year-round Fringe Training Factory. capitalfringe.org

Corcoran Uncorked Presents “Heavy Metal” July 16

Rock out at Corcoran Uncorked: Heavy Metal! Experience the Corcoran’s latest exhibition, American Metal: The Art of Albert Paley and see how this master metalsmith pushes the limits of what can be done with steel, iron, and bronze. Grab some drinks and check out a welding demonstration as your favorite heavy metal classics play throughout the night. On the third Wednesday of every month ( July 16, 5-9 p.m.), Corcoran Uncorked brings you a themed evening full of creative art making activities, playful and enlightening gallery talks, tours & games, lively music, a cash bar, and much more. $12. For more informa-

The District of Columbia, through the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, has selected a short-list of four respondent teams to the Request for Proposals for the development of a District-owned parcel at the intersection of 8th and O Sts. NW in Ward 6. The parcel is situated in the heart of the Shaw neighborhood, one block from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, within walking distance of Metro lines and nearby to numerous other public amenities such as the Kennedy Recreation Center. The short-list teams are: A&R Development and The Urban Group; Four Points LLC and The Warrenton Group; Madison Investments and Audubon Enterprises; and Roadside Development and Dantes Partners. A “best and final” proposal will be requested from each shortlisted team before a final selection is made by the summer of 2014. The District sought development plans that reflected the importance of the site to the surrounding community and that met the objectives of consistency with the District’s Comprehensive Plan for mixed-use transit-oriented development, high architectural design quality that maximizes density and is

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economically viable, a residential component containing affordable housing and neighborhood serving retail.

Jazzy Nights in Shaw: A Stroll Through 1920s Washington

On July 10, 16 or 24, 6-8 p.m., join author and local historian Garrett Peck on a walking tour that focuses on Shaw during this colorful era.

It begins at the legendary Howard Theatre, the cultural centerpiece of neighborhood, then heads to the sites of several 1920s clubs along U Street, including the Club Caverns (now Bohemian Caverns), Club Bali, Murray’s Palace Casino, and the Minnehaha Theatre (later the location of another landmark, Ben’s Chili Bowl).

Along the way, learn about the city’s race riot of 1919, the unusual tale of a policeman-turned-bootlegger, and the African American artists, performers, and poets who turned this neighborhood into a vaunted nightlife scene rivaled only by Harlem. Any excursion through a 1920s entertainment mecca wouldn’t be complete without a beverage, so raise a post-walk glass 32 u midcitydcnews.com

Angelika Pop-Up Micro Cinema Opens at Union Market

Angelika Pop-Up, a three screen micro cinema located in the Union Market district, has opened. The Angelika Pop-Up will serve as the DC hub of Angelika’s signature mix of specialty film programming and unique events during the development of the permanent Angelika Film Center. This new multi-screen cinema will combine the most cutting edge presentation technology with elements of luxury and comfort in stylish surroundings reflective of the creative spirit existing at the Market. While this new state-of-theart Angelika Film Center is scheduled to open at Union Market in late 2015, the Angelika Pop-Up will satisfy a the demand for unique entertainment to complement the Market’s culinary offerings. angelikapopup.com

to the glories of Shaw’s past at Right Proper Brewing. Tour meets in front of the Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. at 6 p.m.; the tour involves 1.5 miles of walking; bring a Metro card for portions that use the subway. $45. For

tickets and further information call 202-633-3030 or visit smithsonianassociates.org The combination of jazz and bootleg booze was an irresistible force in Prohibition-era Washington, and nowhere in town was the music hotter or the drinks more plentiful than in Shaw. The clubs and theaters on U Street, N.W., dubbed the city’s “Black Broadway,” drew audiences to hear headliners like Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong, and D.C.-born Duke Ellington. Peck is the author of “Prohibition in Washington, DC: How Dry We Weren’t and the recent Capital Beer: A Heady History of Brewing in Washington, DC.”

American Art Museum Receives $5.4 Million for Renwick Gallery Renovation

The Smithsonian American Art Museum has announced a $5.4 million gift from David M. Rubenstein for the renovation of its Renwick Gallery.

The gift completes the private fundraising goal for the capital renovation project. Rubenstein is a philanthropist with a passion for American history.

His gift to support the renovation of the Renwick Gallery is the latest in a series of gifts to restore important American landmarks, such as the Washington Monument, the National Archives and Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s home in Charlottesville, Va. In recognition of this generous gift, the Renwick Gallery’s Grand Salon will be named in honor of Rubenstein.

Mi Casa, Su Casa at Shaw Library

On Tuesdays, July 15 and 29, at 8 p.m., join a group and to practice your Spanish! Mi Casa, Su Casa is a Spanish conversation circle for all levels of

Spanish language speakers. Sessions focus on conversational, everyday Spanish you can use in the workplace or when meeting new people. Native and non-native speakers are welcome to attend. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Neighborhood Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288. dclibrary.org/ watha

Flood Mitigation Groundbreaking

On June 27, DC Water General Manager George S. Hawkins and District of Columbia Mayor Gray broke ground for the First Street Tunnel, a critical step forward in the effort to alleviate flooding in the Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park neighborhoods.

A Sound of Music Sing-Along

Is the score from “The Sound of Music” high on the list of your favorite things? Then it’s time for some raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens—and a delightful summer evening of group singing. The hills, or at least the Smithsonian, will be alive with music when you lend your voice to such timeless songs as “Do-Re-Mi,” “Edelweiss,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and “Climb Every Mountain” to piano accompaniment. Jeanne Kelly, leader of the Smithsonian Associates Encore Chorale and head of Encore Creativity, leads you through the score and screens clips from the iconic movie. Get ready to sing like a lark who is learning to pray. Lederhosen optional. This event is on Wednesday, July 16, 6:45-8:45 p.m. at the National Museum of the American Indian, 4th St. and Independence Ave. SW. $42.

For tickets and further information call 202-633-3030 or visit smithsonianassociates.org.

New Two-Way Traffic Pattern for New Hampshire Avenue NW

There is a new two-way traffic pattern on New Hampshire Ave., between M St. and Washington Circle. This traffic pattern change is a key milestone

as DDOT moves toward the completion of its New Hampshire Avenue Streetscape Project. The new twoway traffic pattern will help facilitate bike travel on the two new bike lanes along the corridor and improve connections for motorists and local businesses. Variable Message Signs are in place to advise drivers, cyclists and pedestrians about the change on this corridor from a one-way to two-way traffic pattern. Travelers who frequent this section of New Hampshire Avenue NW are urged to stay alert and use caution in the area. For more information about the New Hampshire Avenue Streetscape Project and to sign up for future updates, visit NewHampshireAveStreetscape.com.

Questions about the project may be directed to the Public Outreach Contact Ian Swain at Ian@thecsmi.com or 202-563-5033.

Invasive Insects Threatening DC’s Ash Trees

Arborists from the District Department of Transportation’s Urban Forestry Administration recently discovered a number of small, invasive beetles that pose a threat to some trees in the District. Adult emerald ash borers (EABs, aka Agrilus planipennis) were found inside ash trees near Oxon Run in Ward 8 and were sighted in other locations throughout the District, which UFA has identified on an interactive map. The larvae of these insects, which are native to China, grow and devour the insides of ash trees before chewing their way out through telltale D-shaped tunnels. Currently, the District has 215 ash trees in public space (that is, street trees); however, there are hundreds–if not thousands–of ash trees located on private property.

DDOT Showcases Historic Photos, Documents Online

The District Department of Transportation announces the debut of its new tumblr page, ddotdc.tumblr.com--an online resource for historic, transpor-

tation-related photos and documents.

The agency’s tumblr page is an effort to showcase the District’s transportation past and give the public a look into the collections that are housed in DDOT’s Library and Archives. For the full story, visit ddotdish.com.

Adams Morgan Tasting Tour

No neighborhood entices diners like Adams Morgan, where restaurants cover a stunning span of global cuisines. Specially prepared samples and appetizing anecdotes highlight the menu for this tasty tour, covering four different spots, with owners or chefs playing host. Anthony Pitch, author and publisher of Washington guidebooks, maps, and history books, leads the tours on Saturday, July 12, 19 and 26, 2-5:15 p.m. Tour meets in Adams Morgan at the SW corner of Columbia Rd. and 18th St. NW. Come hungry: food samples are generous.

Beverages are available for purchase during each tour. Restaurants are subject to change. Featured Restaurants: North Sea (Chinese), Meskerem (Ethiopian), Jyoti (Indian), and Churreria Madrid (Spanish). $85. For tickets and further information, call 202-633-3030 or visit smithsonianassociates.org.

Recreational Fishing Days

Please join Anacostia Watershed Society, University of Maryland College Park, and Anacostia Community Museum for a day of recreational fishing.

They will provide fishing rods and bait on a first-come, first-served basis (bring your own if you prefer). Each participant will receive a gift card valued at $10 for providing them with your catch! All ages and experience levels are welcome. They are also looking for a few volunteers to help with logistics if interested, let them know at anacostiaws.org.

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16, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Anacostia Park, 1900 Anacostia Freeway; Saturday September 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Hains Point, 927 Ohio Dr. SW; Saturday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Rd, Bladensburg, MD.

DDOT Compendium: DDOT’s Online Research Tool

The District Department of Transportation has announced an online research tool to help residents, visitors and businesses better understand the legal parameters within which DDOT functions as well as the policies and vision that guide its day-to-day operations. The DDOT Compendium is a tool that provides comprehensive information about DDOT policies, procedures, and services in an online, searchable format.

The Compendium contains a variety of documents and reference materials—ranging from regulations, federal legislation, and transportation studies, to online permit look-up tools and FAQs—organized by topic into summary pages that provide links to related documents and references.

For more information, visit comp.ddot. dc.gov.

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Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair Seeks Vendors

Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair will be held Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept.

28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The vendor application deadline is July 6. All applicants must submit conatct and business information, description of your work and the products you will have for sale (100 words max). 5 images (200K max file size) and a $20 application fee. Email craftybastards@washingtoncitypaper.com with any questions. washingtoncitypaper.com

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As temperatures rise, the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department and DC Water urge those in the District to beat the heat without tampering with fire hydrants. Unauthorized hydrant use can hamper firefighting, damage the water system and cause injury. It can also flood streets, creating traffic dangers. It can lower the water pressure for everyone on the block. Residents and visitors in the

District can keep cool by staying in shade or air conditioning and drinking plenty of water. When the temperature or heat index reaches 95, residents are encouraged to take extra precautions against the heat. If they do not live in an air-conditioned building, they may take refuge at a District swimming pool, cooling center, recreation facility, senior center or other air-conditioned building. More information, and locations, can be found at dc.gov or by calling 311.

In the event of a life-threatening heat emergency, please call 911 for medical assistance. Tampering with a District hydrant is a crime, subject to a $100 fine. To report unauthorized use of fire hydrants, call the DC Water Command Center at 202612-3400. To learn more about the perils of opening a hydrant, view the DC Water video at: bit.ly/T3Y0XZ.

REAL ID Credential Issued

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Effective May 1, the District of Columbia began issuing a REAL ID credential. The REAL ID credential requires a one-time revalidation of source documents when obtaining, renewing or requesting a duplicate DC driver license or identification card. This validation will enable the DC Department of Motor Vehicles to ensure your identity and issue a federally compliant REAL ID driver license/identification card. The new requirements will affect what you will need to bring to the DC DMV office when obtaining, renewing or requesting a duplicate credential. First time DC applicants and existing DC driver license/identification card holders should expect to provide source documents as proof of identity (full legal name and date of birth), social security number, lawful presence in the United States, and current residence in the District of Columbia. u

Shaw Streets

by Pleasant Mann

Ribbon-Cutting Marathon Hits Shaw

On June 2, Mayor Vincent Gray, surrounded by a TV camera crews, journalists, senior city officials, District Councilmembers and members of the Shaw community, led a ribbon-cutting marathon to formally open seven new businesses in Shaw in 90 minutes. The first ribbon-cutting took place in the ground floor lobby of the newly opened Cambria Hotel and Suites (899 O St. NW), where the Mayor once again cited the commercial revitalization of Shaw as a reflection of the economic dynamism of the entire city. Then the crowd moved next door to the new Starbucks (815 O St. NW) to welcome it to the neighborhood.

The festive crowd then moved to the 1800 block of Seventh Street to inaugurate three new businesses at Progression Place. The owner of Uprising Muffin Company (1817 Seventh St. NW) brought his father, radio personality Donnie Simpson, Sr., to greet the Mayor and participate in the ribbon-cutting. Then the crowd moved next door to Fishnet (1819 Seventh St. NW), an upscale fish sandwich purveyor, where owner Ferhat Yalcin expressed his excitement to the Mayor at being able to open a restaurant in the District and in Shaw. An emotional note was struck when the ribbon was cut at Wanda’s on 7th (1851 Seventh St. NW).

Wanda Henderson, the proprietor of the completely rebuilt hair salon and spa, was the only business owner originally on the block that was able to return after the completion of the Progression Place development.

Her reopening was seen as a symbol of how important it is to retain existing businesses in the District in the face of growth and redevelopment.

Mayor Gray Cuts Ribbon at Fishnet Restaurant. Photo: Pleasant Mann

Finally, the group moved to Ninth Street for the last ribbon-cuttings at Appioo African Restaurant, Bar and Grill (1924 Ninth St. NW, lower level) and Dino’s Grotto (1914 Ninth St. NW), where proprietor Dean Gold had prepared lunch for the participants. Mayor Gray ended the event by noting that Dino’s represented the 15th business in the past six months that he had opened in Shaw. He said that the explosion of retail businesses in Shaw was an indication that the neighborhood and the city “is hot, and it can’t be stopped.”

Shaw Great Streets Grant Winners with Mayor Gray. Photo: Pleasant Mann

Shaw Businesses Win Great Streets Grants

8th and O Parcel Status

The District is moving Four Shaw businesses won Great quickly to award its parcel on Streets Small Business Capital Imthe corner of Eighth and O provement Grants from the District Streets, NW to a developer. On government in June. This latest round of June 3, the Deputy Mayor for grants was given to businesses around Planning and Economic Dethe city to stimulate small business crevelopment announced a short ation and expansion and encourage the list of candidates, reducing the retention of existing commercial busi- A Winner at Shaw Main Streets Open House six original applicants down Raffle. Photo: Pleasant Mann nesses. The Shaw winners were 1905 to four bidders. The short list Bistro (1905 Ninth St. NW), Pekoe includes the development teams of A&R DevelopAcupuncture and Wellness Center (1410 Ninth St. ment and the Urban Group, Four Points LLC and NW), Compass Coffee (1535 Seventh St. NW), and the Warrenton Group, Madison Investments and Off Road Indoor Cycling (905 U St. NW).

Audubon Enterprises, and Roadside Development

Shaw Main Streets Holds Business Open House

Shaw Main Streets held its annual Open House on June 7 to showcase the businesses in its Seventh and Ninth Streets commercial corridors. A total of 38 Shaw businesses participated in the Open House, which stretched from Off Road Indoor Cycling on U Street all the way down to the Touchstone Gallery on New York Avenue.

After the crowds spent three hours visiting the businesses and enjoyed food and beverage samples and other treats, they gathered at the Cambria Hotel and Suites lobby for a raffle for gift certificates and other prizes from all the Open House businesses.

and Dantes Partners.

In evaluating the development proposals for the parcel, which is currently a parking lot, the District sought plans that reflected the importance of the site to the surrounding community and that met the objectives of consistency with the District’s Comprehensive Plan for mixed-use, transit-oriented development, high architectural design quality that maximizes density and is economically viable, a residential component containing affordable housing and neighborhood serving retail.

The shortlisted teams are scheduled to make a public presentation of their proposals to the community on June 30. Soon thereafter, a “best and final” proposal will be submitted by each shortlisted team before a final selection is made in late summer 2014. u Midcity DC | July 2014 u 35

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Logan Circles

by Mark F. Johnson

Gay Pride Brings a Mayoral Candidate Out

If you could look up the definition for Logan Circle in the dictionary, well it would say something like “a Victorian community that is ever-exciting, always-changing and loves to party, celebrate and have a gay ol’ time!” No doubt that stands true for recent events marking the World Cup wins and July 4th observances.

But the definition was especially apt during last month’s 39th annual Capital Pride celebration as it swung through the `hood along P Street and up 14th to its end point at R. As always, the U/14 crowds were welcoming and pretty much partying in the streets as the parade was still going on. Much of 14th between P and U was closed off to traffic and this allowed for a carnival-like atmosphere on a hot Saturday evening in early June.

Of course there was the usual crowd of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender –affiliated organizations, religious groups, businesses that chase gay dollars and bikini-clad dancing boys and drag queens! But this being Washington, DC as well as a Mayoral election year, you got the politicians out too.

One face we hadn’t seen for years, and always a friendly face to DC’s GLBT family, was Carol Schwartz. Schwartz, a former School Board member and long-time City Council member is probably equally known for her many attempts to snatch the top floor of the John A. Wilson Building. Schwartz ran as a Republican candidate for mayor against Marion Barry twice in the 80’s and 90’s and actually came sort of close to winning on one of her attempts.

As she was riding in a convertible in the parade doing the “wave” most of us who may have been surprised to see her had no idea what shoe was about to drop later the next week. That’s when the announcement came out that

Schwartz, now 70, is seeking the city’s top job a fourth time. She also ran against former Mayor Anthony Williams in 1998. What better crowd than the GLBT community to “come out” as a candidate?! The interesting thing is, this year, she’s up against Council Member David Catania, an openly gay former Republican running like she, as an Independent. And of course Democrat Muriel Bowser. Of course other top politicians were there too, including the other aforementioned candidates for mayor. This is Washington, DC, a town where the gay vote is respected and not taken for granted. And generally, that can be said about any ethnic or social group in this city. This is one thing that makes DC a special place to live!

New Mexican Restaurant Opens at Louis

A new restaurant with ties to a nationallyknown restaurateur has opened in U/14. Tico, on the ground level of the newly opened Louis luxury apartment house at 14th and U has been exciting diners since opening several weeks ago. The place looks great with its dark wood paneled walls, spacious eating areas, and large windows flung open wide as if it were in some small Mexican town serving favorite dishes to locals. What Tico does serve in addition to tequila drinks is Mexican and South American small plates, many of which might surprise! They offer entrees as well. The place is always full, especially on weekends.

Scenes from the 39th Annual Capital Pride Celebration

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Planet Pet Possibly to Return to 14th Street

Around 2009, as 14th Street was in an earlier stage of its boom cycle than it is now, Planet Pet moved from its former home in the 1700 block of 14th, where a liquor store now stands, to Florida Avenue, NW, across

from Marie Reed Learning Center. They moved to a nicer and more modern space where daycare and grooming were just across the hall from the food store instead of in two separate buildings as before on 14th Street.

But, as it would happen, the current building is now slated for development as upscale housing and ground level retail and our furry friends are being kicked out yet again! They have until the end of the year to find a new home, I hear.

And, they are now strongly considering coming back to 14th, this time in the 1800 block, in the space that used to be occupied by Home Rule and Rue 14, both of which have closed. The building is now vacant. Talks are continuing and they hope to finalize the move in the upcoming months. This neighborhood definitely needs a pet supply store as well as a boarding and grooming business. The number of pets in U/14, Shaw, Columbia Heights and Dupont has got to be among the highest in the city and actually there are very few places to cater to their needs and those of their human companions.

Yet another Furniture Store on 14th

Mara Home, a new home furnishings store that sells contemporary Modern that mimics the Mad Men look, has opened in the 2200 block of 14th between Florida and W. They should benefit from all the new residents who have moved into the area who are in need of furniture and home accessories. Mara Home joins the party of furniture stores, both new and vintage that make 14th and U Streets “home” to the moniker of “furniture row.” Although right now, the ratio of new furniture stores to vintage ones is quickly altering in favor of new. such favorites as Ruff and Ready, Hunted House, Vintage and Mid Century Modern and Foundry have all left the neighborhood for other parts of town. Reincarnations has closed all together and Millenium is said to be planning not to renew their lease. u

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The Red Hen Wins Two Restaurant Awards

In June, the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington recognized Bloomingdale restaurant The Red Hen with two prestigious RAMMY Awards, giving the dining establishment the New Restaurant of the Year title and honoring chef Michael Friedman with the Rising Culinary Star of the Year Award.

Now in its 32nd year, the RAMMY Awards honors the best restaurants and individuals in the region’s foodservice community.

Opened in the spring of 2013, the cozy Italianinfluenced restaurant brings upscale dining to the local neighborhood. It was launched jointly by Sebastian Zutant--who was the opening sommelier of restaurant Proof--and restaurateurs Mike O’Malley and Michael Friedman.

O’Malley has lived in Bloomingdale for the past six years; Zutant also lives in the neighborhood. The team of decided to open The Red Hen because there weren’t many dining establishments in the area. The Red Hen opened in a building space that was previously vacant for 30 years. The restaurant sees close to 300 eaters per day on the weekends and 150 daily customers during the week.

While diners can expect food favorites such as handmade pasta, fresh bread and freshly grown vegetables, The Red Hen’s dinner selection also throws in a few surprises, such as the grilled octopus with shelling beans or the charred beef tongue with root vegetable slaw and tonnato sauce. Also on the menu is the lamb meatloaf sandwich with smoked onions and romaine lettuce. Much of the food is locally-sourced.

“You have to adjust what you can get locally,” said O’Malley. “We stay with Atlantic fish for seafood and local pork for the rigatoni. We are aggressively locallysourced when we can.”

The food is fantastic. I recently celebrated The Red Hen’s award recognition in my own way by dining there. The restaurant was packed with customers on a Monday evening, so I took a seat at the bar, as there weren’t any tables left. I went with one of the restaurant’s most popular dishes and ordered the woodgrilled chicken ‘Fra Diavolo’ with kale, fingerling potatoes, currants and preserved lemon. Packed with flavor, the grilled chicken was moist and the currants mixed with the kale added a nice sweet and sour contrast.

As I ate, I wondered, are The Red Hen owners

planning to replicate their success by opening a new restaurant anytime soon?

Construction Begins on First Street Tunnel

In early June, DC Mayor Vincent Gray, along with several key DC Water leaders, broke ground on the First Street Tunnel, jumpstarting development on the underground cistern that will store storm water from heavy rainstorms. The tunnel, which will be completed in spring 2016, will hold eight million gallons of water.

The tunnel project will provide immediate relief for Bloomingdale residents who have faced flooding and sewage backups caused by heavy rainfall. D.C. Water will continue to work on the Clean Rivers Project, the city’s a 20-year sewage project that will be completed in 2025.

Construction on the underground storm water cistern will cause some temporary noise and traffic woes for the community.

“There are [four] locations where we need to build drop shafts to connect the tunnel to the existing sewer system and that’s where the project will have the greatest impact on the community,” said John Lisle, chief of external affairs for DC Water. “On First Street for instance, there will be a drop shaft in the intersection at V Street which will require temporarily removing some parking spaces. We also plan to close First Street at that intersection for two months during one phase of the construction, and then reopen the roadway as one way northbound for the duration of the construction in the intersection.”

The Red Hen General Manager Mike-O’Malley, Sommelier-Owner Sebastian Zutant and Chef-Owner Michael Friedman (left to right); Left: The interior of The Red Hen

Joey Kalfoyl has lived in Bloomingdale for two years and says that the tunnel construction comes with its share of benefits and drawbacks.

“A lot of homes have been flooded,” he said. “The construction is annoying, but every time it rains, you have to wonder if you’re going to get flooding.”

City Limits Housing Pop-Ups

In June, the D.C. Office of Planning sent recommendations to the Zoning Commission that would lower the allowable height of row houses in the city’s single-family neighborhood districts— which includes Bloomingdale—to 35 feet. The recommendations come in response to public outcry over housing pop-ups, which are two- or three-story additions that are often taller than nearby homes.

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ANC 6E Report

by Steve Holton

Market Growth

Reg Godin, Director of Markets and Programs for Fresh Farm Markets, spoke at the June ANC 6E meeting and asked the board to support a permit to operate a new farmers market every Saturday at the northeast corner of K St. and Fifth St. NW. The non-profit organization started the Dupont Circle Farmers Market in 1997 and is now looking to bring a fresh produce stand to the Mt. Vernon Triangle area. “The public space will be approximately 2,000-square-feet and will feature five produce tents. Other parts of the designated area will be used for kids’ activities, un-amplified music and programs to educate shoppers on how to use seasonal products in their home kitchens,” said Godin. The board motioned support for a permit letter to allow Fresh Farm Markets to operate on weekends at the aforementioned location.

Kindred And Different Spirits

Lee Jackson spoke on behalf of the property owners of 440 K St. NW who have chosen Grand Cata, LLC to occupy their unit. Grand Cata will not be just be considered a liquor store but rather a wine and spirits boutique with tasting rooms to meet the needs of other functions. “After a couple of years of marketing, we were very selective about who we chose to lease this space and we think Grand Cata will be a great addition to the neighborhood,” said Jackson. Grand Cata plans on working closely with embassies and the community for events and classes. The store will also showcase Latin heritage ultimately through wine and food in hopes of becoming a destination for the DC Latin Community. There were a few on the board that didn’t support a Class A Beverage Sales Permit for Grand Cata due to several other liquor stores being in such a close proximity. “I feel that we are being over-saturated with them and there are a lot of other things that could go into the neighborhood than another liquor store.

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exander Padro. The board proposed a vote to support a stipulated alcohol license that resulted in a three-to-three deadlock so it was not able to give a formal position on the application to the ABC Board. If a license is approved by the ABC Board, Grand Cata could open early next fall.

Capitol Fringe Festival

Representatives from Capitol Fringe spoke before the board on the subject of an upcoming July festival in the Mt. Vernon Triangle area and asked for support of a Stipulated and Temporary Class C Alcohol license. Capitol Fringe is a non profit organization that showcases performing arts throughout the DC region and will have to have permission from the DC Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) to obtain such a license. “This year we will put on roughly 150 productions in 20 different venues throughout the city which could gross around 40,000 people in attendance,” said Capitol Fringe CEO Julianne Brienza. The location of the festival will be held on a lot located at 607 New York Ave. NW. The board supported the license request and will communicate their support to ABRA.

After Midnight

A representative from the Chaplin Cocktail Bar located on 1501 Ninth St. NW appeared before the board to request a Change in Hours for ABC Retailer’s Class C License. The new bar will open in July and occupies the same location as the Mandalay Restaurant which recently closed. The Chaplin representative is hoping to get a closing hour extension and thinks the O St. Market development, new hotels, the Convention Center along with the residential and retail crowds will bring a greater demand for late night service including take out delivery. “After doing a market analysis there are not many restaurants in the area staying open late that can cater to the demand,” said the Chaplin Representative. The representative said that the patio would only stay open until around midnight to alleviate any noise concerns from the neighborhood. The inside of the restaurant would remain open until last call which would be 1:30 a.m. during the week and 2:30 a.m. on the weekend with the kitchen closing an hour

beforehand. Currently the patio seats 55 people but the restaurant is aiming at seating 68 in the near future. “We haven’t applied for a Live Entertainment License but may do so in the future which would feature jazz type music to compliment the theme of the restaurant,” said the Chaplin Representative. The board voted in support of extending the operating hours and in support of a Public Space Permit to allow outdoor seating.

Zoning Relief Granted

The board supported zoning relief for two lots located at 302 and 304 M St. NW. The 304 lot is currently vacant and plans are in the works to build a single family home which use to exist on the lot before it was demolished. A rear addition is planned for an existing single family home on the 302 property. “They did a very good job of outreach and the neighborhood is well informed,” said ANC 6E04 Chairwoman Rachelle Nigro.

The board also voted in support for minor modifications to be performed on a residential unit development located at 1500 Seventh St. NW. The modification will place four parapets around the top pool deck which will mimic the lower exterior facade of the building and increase breeze and the view for pool side residents. The Jefferson Apartment Group, who is responsible for the modifications, earmarked $22,500 out of their budget for the Friends of the Community Playground which is located on the adjacent property of the project.

“We thought that this was a logical contribution that will assist with after school youth activities,” said Greg Van Wie of the Jefferson Apartment Group.

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The board supported a Historic Preservation Approval Extension for a property located on 924 Fifth St. NW. Upgraded plans include a different facade.

• ANC 6E will meet again at 6:30 p.m. on July 1 at the Northwest One Library, located at 155 L St. NW. Visit www.anc6e.org to view the ANC 6E newsletter. Follow on Twitter, @ANC6E, and on Facebook by searching ANC6E. u

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THE PLAYSEUM BRINGS BUILD-A-BOOK WORKSHOP TO CAPITOL HILL! At the BUILD-A-BOOK WORKSHOP™ in the PLAYSEUM, your child can star in his/her very own children’s book with up to 11 friends or relatives!

Photos of your child and friends in costumes will be taken at the Playseum.

These images will be photoshopped into background templates of the pages of a book that will be printed in 2 weeks. Cost is $300 for up to 12 children.

Book is currently available in English and Spanish but it can be translated into other languages. Call 202-518-1084 or visit buildabookworkshop.com.

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NOTEBOOK American Girl Tea: Caroline and the War of 1812 at Anderson House

Outdoor Preschool Story Time at CityCenterDC

This summer, children can enjoy stories, songs, and fun in the sun at CityCenterDC on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. (weather permitting). Located at 9th and H Sts. NW, CityCenter’s Plaza can be accessed via H or I Sts., in between 9th and 10th Sts. This preschool story time is geared towards children ages 3-5 and will help them develop early literacy skills and enjoy DC’s beautiful summer at the same time. Please call the MLK Library Children’s Desk at 202-727-1248 with any questions.

Summer Family Movies at The Park

The Bates Area Civic Association, the Bloomingdale Civic Association and the 5th District Police Department are sponsoring Summer Family Movies at the Florida Avenue Park at Florida Ave. and 1 St. NW. Families are urged to arrive by 7 p.m. Popcorn and refreshments will be served. The two remaining dates are July 11 and Aug. 1. The movie is TBD but it will be family-oriented.

Baseball Family Festival at American Art Museum

On Saturday, July 19, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., families are encouraged to bring their children to play ball with the American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery! Visitors may tour the galleries to find some of the best names in the game, enjoy baseball-themed 40 u midcitydcnews.com

crafts, a book signing of Becoming Babe Ruth by author Matt Tavares, and appearances by local team mascots. American Art Museum, 8th and F Sts. NW. Visit here for more info.

Saturday Morning at the National Free Performances for Children

On Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. there are free live performances for children in the Helen Hayes Gallery. Tickets are required for attendance and are distributed 1/2 hour prior to the performance at a first come, first served basis. One ticket is allowed per person in line. The National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave., NW. 202-783-3372. July 12, Arianna Ross-The Magic of the Sea; July 19, Mark Lohr-Classic Comedy; July 26, Mary Ann Jung-Pee Wee Pirates. Read more at thenationaldc.org.

Stories in Art: Explore Italy at the National Gallery of Art

Stories in Art introduces children ages 4-7 to artists through careful looking, storytelling, and hands-on experimentation. Led by museum educators, each program includes reading a children’s book, exploring one work of art in the galleries, and completing a simple hands-on activity. Each program is approximately 60 minutes. Sign-in for Stories in Art will take place in the West Building Rotunda, beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturdays and Mondays and at 11 a.m. on Sundays, and will continue until all spaces are filled. This

Courtesy of The Society of the Cincinnati

On Saturday, July 19, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. families can bring their children to learn what it was like to grow up during the War of 1812 at a 19th-centuryinspired tea party. After reading and discussing brief passages from the Caroline books, children will enjoy a tea party and make a craft to take home.

Dolls are welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations are required. This event is held in conjunction with the Society’s current exhibition, “The Reward of Patriotism”—Commemorating America’s Heroes of the War of 1812. $10 per person. Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-785-2040. Go to societyofthecincinnati.org to learn more. program is free of charge. Visit nga.gov to learn more.

Venetian Views: Canaletto. Travel along the canals of Venice and learn about the unique city that inspired Canaletto’s paintings. Saturday, July 12 at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 13 at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.; Monday, July 14 at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Made of Clay: Andrea del Verrocchio. Hear a folktale from southern Italy of a mysterious giant and investigate the terracotta sculptures of Andrea del Verrocchio. Saturday, July 19 at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 20 at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.; Monday, July 21 at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

The Golden Artist: Giotto. Meet a shepherd boy named Giotto who becomes a famous artist, and discover how he made his paintings with gold. Saturday, July 26 at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 27 at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday, July 28 at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Roman Holiday: Giovanni Paolo Panini. Explore an ancient architectural site in Rome through the painting of Giovanni Paolo Panini. Saturday, August 2 at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.; Sunday, August 3 at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.; Monday, August 4 at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Courtesy of The Society of the Cincinnati

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DC SCORES Jamboree at Anacostia Park

On May 31, nearly 2,000 people attended the 19th Annual DC SCORES Jamboree! at Anacostia Park to celebrate the conclusion of the after-school program’s soccer and servicelearning season. During an action-packed day on a large expanse of grass, the 1,500 program participants representing 47 DC public and public charter schools played 178 soccer games. They also had the opportunity to engage in numerous other activities such as facepainting, writing colorful and creative stories with 826DC, practicing shooting accuracy with Penya Barcelonista, and making healthy yogurt parfaits with Revolution Foods. In addition, each participating school presented a service-learning project that bettered its community on a large, creative poster board. DC SCORES’ biggest event in the program’s 20-year history would not have been possible if not for the 150 volunteers who helped in varying capacities throughout the day. Go to DCSCORES.org to learn more.

begin at 6:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for movie trivia and most spirited performance. Shows are free and open to all ages. Popcorn is provided at no charge. For movie titles and more information, call 202-727-1291. dclibrary.org

Disney’s Lion King at the Kennedy Center

Winner of six Tonys including Best Musical, Disney’s The Lion King returns to the Kennedy Center Opera House this summer. With direction and costumes by Julie Taymor, Elton John and Tim Rice’s musical score brings the African Pridelands to life, featuring riveting performances of “Circle of Life” and many more great songs. Tickets are $40 and up. Performances run through Aug. 17 on TuesdaysFridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday, 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. There will be no performance on July 4th. Visit kennedycenter.org for more information.

New Teen Safe Driving Campaign Announced

The District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles has announced the launch of the Parent’s Supervised Driving Program, an innovative new program sponsored by Ford Motor Company and State Farm. The program is designed to prevent one of the major causes of death and injury for teens on the road and help them become safe and responsible drivers. This free tool optimizes the 50 hours of parental supervised driving required for the approxiDC SCORES students enjoyed a variety of activities, including a shooting accuracy station mately 5,000 DC teens seeking learner’s with Penya Barcelonista permits each year. The guide is packed with information and lessons on driving basics, Summer Sing-a-longs at MLK and parental pointers, licensing qualifications, and even a Parent/Teen Agreement. The program is Shaw Libraries DC Public Libraries are gearing up for a fun-filled supplemented by the RoadReady mobile app that singalong atmosphere with their new summer pro- easily and accurately tracks the required supervised gram! At MLK on July 9, “Two 1920s murderesses driving time. The Parent’s Supervised Driving Prowhose victims had it coming,” and on Aug. 13, “A gram is available to parents and guardians of teens on princess with an icy touch has to learn to let it go.” multiple platforms, beginning with the printed curAt Shaw on July 23, “A girl worth fighting for fights riculum that is distributed at DC DMV Service Cenas a boy for China”. On Aug. 27, “Hop in a canoe ters when the teen receives his or her learner’s permit. and find out what’s around the river bend.” All shows 42 u midcitydcnews.com

Discover the Moon Family Day! at Air and Space

The National Air and Space Museum will be hosting a variety of fun and educational activities celebrating Earth’s Moon on Friday July 25. The show will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. National Air and Space Museum, Independence Ave. at 6th St. SW. 202-633-2214.

Visit airandspace.si.edu for more information.

Constitution-in-Action Family Activity Dates at National Archives

On Thursday, July 10, Wednesday, July 23 and Tuesday, July 29, 2-4 p.m., families are invited to take on the role of researchers and archivists for the day. During a two hour simulation, they will help the President and Bob, his Communications Director, prepare for a very special press conference. Families will work together to locate and analyze facsimile documents and find the connection each has to the Constitution. This is a great way to explore the history, learn more about the National Archives, and gain a greater understanding of the role the Constitution plays in our daily lives. Reservations are required and must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Reservations can be made by emailing learninglab@nara.gov and specifying: date and time, parent/adult, child(ren), email, phone, cell phone, and mailing address. National Archives is at 700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.

Remember Me? at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Children are the most vulnerable victims of war and genocide. Between 1933 and 1945, millions of children were displaced as a result of persecution by the Nazis and their collaborators. After World War II, relief agencies photographed some of the children who survived to help find their families. Now, more than 65 years later, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is working to discover what became of these young survivors. Photographs are posted at rememberme.ushmm.org and are open for the public to peruse.

Kids’ Music: Rainbow Rock Band at Ebenezers

On Saturday, July 19, 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m., children get the chance to rock the rainbow! The Rainbow Lady (Kate Moran), joined by some of her friends of the Rainbow Band, Guitarmony Gus (Derek Evry), Sgt. Bam Sam (Sam Carolla), Captain Toe Tappin

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(Kevin de Souza), Princess Fiddlesticks (Lynn Rovelli), and Bassious Berry (Matt Berry), will be performing a combination of classic and original children’s tunes. These talented tunesters will keep children and their parents bopping in their socks until they just can’t rock anymore! Inside the box of fun, tambourines, shakers and more will be available for the little ones to join in on the fun. And if they are feeling like completing their rock star appearance, they can get a nice little temporary Rainbow tattoo, from none other than Pattycake Patty (Patty Moran) or the lovely Rockin Rox Anna (Anna Goist)! The suggested age range for this event is infant to 8 years. $6, advance and $8 at the door for everyone 1 year and older. Ebenezers Coffeehouse, 201 F St. NE. 202-558-6900. ebenezerscoffeehouse.com

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Waterfront Academy is Hosting Five Open Houses in July!

Join us and meet some of our school’s leaders, tour the new facility and learn more about our great school!

Wed, July 9 at 5:30-7:30p Sat, July 12 at 12-2p Mon, July 14 at 10a-12p Wed, July 16 at 5:30-7:30p Sat, July 26 at 12-2p Now accepting applications: · 2014-15 School Year (ages 3-9 y) · Spanish Immersion Summer Camp (July 28—Aug 21) · Mamá y Yo classes (ages 18 m —3 y) Waterfront Academy is a dual immersion (Spanish and English) faith-based Montessori school with emphasis on charity and stewardship in the Catholic tradition.

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The Ultimate Urban Safari at the Corcoran

On Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., families are invited for a wild summer day dedicated to the animal kingdom! Spurred on by Albert Paley’s exhibition, children discover how creatures big and small can inspire their lives through workshop activities, book readings, and wildlife specialists. Participate in an animal welfare community service project that day and make a difference! All ages welcome.

The Washington Humane Society is looking for donations of all kinds! They are welcoming pet supplies and encouraging families to bring in as much as they can. Dogs wish list is hard rubber toys, training treats, rope toys, peanut butter, headcollars, dog hair dryers, Martingale collars, and tennis balls. Cats wish list is wet and dry cat food, training treats, cardboard scratching posts, unused cat toys, fleece donut Midcity DC | July 2014 u 43

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cat beds, non-clumping cat litter, nail clippers, Feliway dispenser refills and KMR for kittens. Gently used blankets and towels are always needed. Visit washhumane.org/ adopt to learn more.

American Indian Museum Living Earth Festival

On Sunday, July 20, 10:30 a.m.6 p.m., the museum’s fifth annual Living Earth Festival will include live music and dance performances, a Native cooking competition, film screenings, crafts and storytelling for families, an outdoor farmers market featuring local produce and game, and cheese-making and beading demonstrations. The National Museum of the American Indian is at 4th St. and Independence Ave. SW. To visit the museum website, click here.

Wolf Trap Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods

Tickets are on sale now: July 10 and 11, Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band; July 12, DinoRockDinosaurs Forever; July 15 and 16, Catskill Puppet Theatre-Sister Rain and Brother Sun; July 17, Los Quetzales Mexican Dance Ensemble-Fiesta Mexicana; July 18-19, Culkin School of Traditional Irish Dance; July 22, Natyabhoomi School of Indian DanceIndia Calling-An Indian Journey Through Dance!; July 23, Hope Harris-Picasso, That’s Who (And So Can You!); July 24, TaikozaJapanese Drums and Dance; July 25 and 26, Hudson Vagabond Puppets-Butterfly! The Story of a Life-Cycle; July 29 and 30, Mista Cookie Jar & The Chocolate Chips; July 31, Capitol TapTapping the Timeline: Tap Music from the 1920s to Today; Aug. 1 and 2, Pushcart Players-Little Red 44 u midcitydcnews.com

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Riding Hood & Other Stories; Aug. 5, Improv 4 Kids; Aug. 6 and 7, Taylor 2-Paul Taylor 2 Dance Company; and Aug. 8 and 9, Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players. All performances are $10 and are at 10:30 a.m. wolftrap.org

ImaginAsia: London Nights with Whistler at the Sackler

On July 5, 6, 12 and 13, at 2 p.m., children can explore the impact of gaslights and electricity on nightlife in the nineteenth century. They are given the opportunity to examine paintings and prints of London

by Whistler for content, mood, and technique. In the classroom, children are provided with black paper backgrounds, foreground cutouts of people, oil and chalk pastels, and wax gilt to create nightscapes of their favorite outdoor nighttime activities.

ImaginAsia programs are for children aged 8-14 and their adult companions. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Programs begin promptly at 2 p.m. with introductions and a question-and-answer session. Next, families use an activity book to explore an exhibition or theme at their own pace. They then return to the classroom for an art project related to the works viewed in the galleries. Art supplies are provided, and families are invited to take home their creations. Sackler Gallery, sublevel 2, 1050 Independence Ave. SW. 202-633-4880.

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

Neighborhood Close Price BR FEE SIMPLE ADAMS MORGAN 1702 LANIER PL NW

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2420 NORTH CAPITOL ST NW 1830 NORTH CAPITOL ST NW 35 SEATON PL NW 1726 NORTH CAPITOL ST NW

$715,000 $650,000 $621,500 $550,000

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS

728 PARK RD NW 1311 IRVING ST NW 2813 13TH ST NW 2811 11TH ST NW 705 OTIS PL NW 3234 WARDER ST NW 3805 KANSAS AVE NW 507 LAMONT ST NW 3615 11TH ST NW 1423 MERIDIAN PL NW 2327 SHERMAN AVE NW 1524 OGDEN ST NW 1322 UPSHUR ST NW 3614 ROCK CREEK CHURCH RD NW 4008 13TH ST NW 636 COLUMBIA RD NW 3565 6TH ST NW 1016 QUEBEC PL NW

$1,350,000 $1,175,000 $800,000 $751,000 $705,000 $696,000 $689,000 $658,000 $626,200 $625,000 $600,000 $595,000 $587,000 $564,900 $555,000 $535,000 $505,000 $375,000

5 3 4 3 3

$1,110,000

ECKINGTON

134136 U ST NE 35 RANDOLPH PL NW 130 S ST NW 134 QUINCY PL NE 2116 4TH ST NE 311 U ST NE 117 RHODE ISLAND AVE NE 1922 2ND ST NE 35 U ST NE 170 TODD PL NE 2118 4TH ST NE 147 UHLAND TER NE

$910,000 $902,000 $850,000 $710,000 $623,000 $570,000 $525,000 $521,000 $500,000 $500,000 $495,000 $460,000

H STREET

906 11TH ST NE 1205 LINDEN PL NE 1273 OWEN PL NE 616 ORLEANS PL NE

$885,000 $793,325 $561,500 $556,007

KALORAMA

2122 BANCROFT PL NW 1922 CALVERT ST NW 1922 BELMONT RD NW

$3,100,000 $1,825,000 $1,202,524

1248 10TH ST NW 1534 15TH ST NW 1458 T ST NW

4 4 5 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 5 5 4

$1,015,000 $1,231,000 $1,142,600

MOUNT PLEASANT 1705 IRVING ST NW 1834 LAMONT ST NW 1841 NEWTON ST NW 1810 KILBOURNE PL NW

$1,255,000 $1,150,000 $960,000 $940,000

3 3 2 4 5 4 5

NOMA 1175 ABBEY PL NE

4 5 5 4 3 4 4 3 3 5 2 3 3 3 4 3 2 3

DUPONT 2120 O ST NW

LOGAN

$815,000

OLD CITY #2 1903 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW 1743 11TH ST NW 1546 NEW JERSEY AVE NW 209 BATES ST NW 201 MORGAN ST NW 68 P ST NW

$900,000 $760,000 $679,990 $670,000 $543,000 $525,000

3 2 2 6 3 3 4

PETWORTH 4002 ILLINOIS AVE NW 328 SHEPHERD ST NW 4100 5TH ST NW 4118 3RD ST NW 912 EMERSON ST NW 4212 4TH ST NW 760 NEWTON PL NW 5232 7TH ST NW 409 ALLISON ST NW 316 GALLATIN ST NW 810 DELAFIELD PL NW 4904 3RD ST NW 421 DECATUR ST NW 4005 4TH ST NW 217 FARRAGUT ST NW 716 SHEPHERD ST NW 5235 KANSAS AVE NW 4221 4TH ST NW 624 GALLATIN ST NW 4905 9TH ST NW 716 DECATUR ST NW 733 HAMILTON ST NW 5108 7TH ST NW

$825,000 $800,000 $784,500 $749,900 $701,000 $677,000 $657,000 $630,000 $626,500 $585,000 $576,000 $570,000 $555,000 $515,000 $510,000 $510,000 $505,000 $500,000 $470,000 $430,000 $399,999 $343,000 $337,900

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

SHAW 928 O ST NW 82 P ST NW 419 Q ST NW 1709 6TH ST NW 1535 5TH ST NW 447 Q ST NW 446 N ST NW

$1,275,000 $860,000 $831,000 $737,500 $685,000 $642,000 $685,000

U STREET 1905 11TH ST NW 2100 12TH ST NW

$1,599,000 $1,261,125

4 3 3 3 2 3 3 4 3

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1932 15TH ST NW $1,103,500 4 1813 18TH ST NW #2 2229 10TH ST NW $510,000 2 1711 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #531 968 FLORIDA AVE NW $505,000 2 1330 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #1008

1727 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #801

$295,000 $249,900 $245,000 $240,000

H STREET 1367 FLORIDA AVE NE #301

CONDO 811 8TH ST NE #2 ADAMS MORGAN 2351 CHAMPLAIN ST NW #PH 4 2200 17TH ST NW #215 2360 CHAMPLAIN ST NW #3.1 2360 CHAMPLAIN ST NW #2.1 2410 17TH ST NW #303 1700 KALORAMA RD NW #202 2363 CHAMPLAIN ST NW #1 2363 CHAMPLAIN ST NW #B 1700 KALORAMA RD NW #203 2426 ONTARIO RD NW #306 1763 COLUMBIA RD NW #301 2300 18TH ST NW #303

$1,100,000 $925,000 $796,900 $779,900 $730,000 $719,900 $562,000 $549,900 $548,000 $437,800 $426,000 $390,000

BLOOMINGDALE 26 BRYANT ST NW #2 150 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #303 1700 2ND ST NW #8

$699,900 $497,500 $365,000

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1334 BELMONT ST NW #301 1323 GIRARD ST NW #8 1330 OTIS PL NW #2 3545 13TH ST NW #PH 1476 HARVARD ST NW ##B 3006 13TH ST NW #A 1451 HARVARD ST NW #3 3660 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #2 1305 CLIFTON ST NW #3 1464 HARVARD ST NW #10 1419 CLIFTON ST NW #305 2914 11TH ST NW #202 1117 HARVARD ST NW #1117R 1461 GIRARD ST NW #300 1321 EUCLID ST NW #302 3545 13TH ST NW #1 1356 KENYON ST NW #1 760 GIRARD ST NW #101 701 LAMONT ST NW #36 1308 CLIFTON ST NW #116 2600 SHERMAN AVE NW #204 1401 COLUMBIA RD NW #105 3602 ROCK CREEK CHURCH RD NW #2 1451 PARK RD NW #110 1415 CHAPIN ST NW #304 1308 CLIFTON ST NW #210 1513 MERIDIAN PL NW #5 1439 EUCLID ST NW #B1 1437 SPRING RD NW #203 1441 EUCLID ST NW #B2 1458 COLUMBIA RD NW #101 1451 PARK RD NW #215 1457 PARK RD NW #207

$905,000 $810,000 $799,000 $750,000 $649,900 $640,900 $631,500 $600,000 $595,000 $560,000 $550,000 $540,000 $536,500 $521,000 $520,000 $520,000 $465,000 $465,000 $460,000 $430,000 $354,000 $337,000 $324,000 $314,900 $310,000 $295,000 $278,000 $265,000 $265,000 $240,000 $200,000 $188,400 $156,850

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 3 2 1

$940,000 $653,000 $570,000 $541,000 $512,000 $475,000 $475,000 $440,000 $435,000 $431,000 $425,000 $425,000 $415,000 $410,000 $410,000 $405,000 $395,000 $389,000 $385,000 $380,000 $370,000 $369,500 $337,000 $335,000 $330,000 $324,500 $316,000 $309,000

KALORAMA 2022 R ST NW #1 2009 COLUMBIA RD NW #7 2311 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #607 2301 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #5C 2412 19TH ST NW #1039 2403 20TH ST NW #1107 2013 COLUMBIA RD NW #E 2009 COLUMBIA RD NW #2 1930 BILTMORE ST NW #100 1861 CALIFORNIA ST NW #2 2301 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #1D 1840 VERNON ST NW #208 2311 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #704 2012 WYOMING AVE NW #103 1831 BELMONT RD NW #303 1840 CALIFORNIA ST NW #7A 1919 BILTMORE ST NW #4

$2,861,500 $1,675,000 $899,000 $875,000 $670,000 $612,500 $562,500 $549,000 $534,000 $527,000 $455,000 $415,000 $390,000 $369,500 $363,000 $350,000 $688,500

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

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

DUPONT 1529 Q ST NW #2 1750 16TH ST NW #13 1767 P ST NW #4 1762 CORCORAN ST NW #3 1730 16TH ST NW #14 1718 P ST NW #907 1800 R ST NW #405 1615 Q ST NW #1208 1626 15TH ST NW #2 1916 17TH ST NW #401 1321 21ST ST NW #3 1504 P ST NW #3 1744 U ST NW #A 1321 21ST ST NW #1 1617 CORCORAN ST NW #A 1925 16TH ST NW #601 1718 P ST NW #208 1926 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #27 1401 17TH ST NW #409 1700 17TH ST NW #403 1615 Q ST NW #1113 1411 21ST ST NW 1833 S ST NW #6 1747 CHURCH ST NW #B2 1301 20TH ST NW #206 1330 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #603 1601 18TH ST NW #304 2130 N ST NW #409

$380,000 $839,999

1 0 0 0

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

1445 CHURCH ST NW #23 1010 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #910 1401 CHURCH ST NW #308 1449 N ST NW #1 1210 R ST NW #B16 1245 13TH ST NW #104 1111 11TH ST NW #810 2125 14TH ST NW #521 1445 CHURCH ST NW #24 1401 CHURCH ST NW #220 1300 13TH ST NW #604 1224 11TH ST NW #2 1224 11TH ST NW #GARDEN 1224 13TH ST NW #201 1715 15TH ST NW #41 1331 VERMONT AVE NW #B 1211 13TH ST NW #601 1406 T ST NW #1 1001 L ST NW #410 1312 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #104 1 SCOTT CIR NW #621

$900,000 $803,500 $610,000 $595,000 $489,500 $445,000 $436,000 $398,000 $825,000 $819,000 $735,000 $670,000 $570,000 $536,000 $524,900 $410,000 $675,000 $565,000 $425,000 $435,000 $375,000

MOUNT PLEASANT 1636 BEEKMAN PL NW #D 1701 KALORAMA RD NW #410 3602 16TH ST NW #PH 1654 EUCLID ST NW #105 1881 MONROE ST NW #B2 1613 HARVARD ST NW #215 3409 BROWN ST NW #2 3220 17TH ST NW #205 2440 16TH ST NW #402 1750 HARVARD ST NW #7D 2440 16TH ST NW #112 2630 ADAMS MILL RD NW #204 3314 MOUNT PLEASANT ST NW #7

$711,000 $700,000 $699,999 $589,000 $540,000 $539,500 $470,000 $432,000 $359,000 $315,500 $279,900 $239,000 $200,000

MT VERNON SQUARE 440 L ST NW #505 475 K ST NW #309 437 NEW YORK AVE NW #909 444 M ST NW #9 811 4TH ST NW #1015 234 N ST NW #2

$710,000 $679,000 $475,000 $440,000 $439,000 $350,000

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