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HISTORY HAPPY HOURS On July 18, 5:30 to 8 p.m., see Dumbarton House in a whole new light. Celebrate the works of Jane Austen with their annual Jane Austen Film Festival. Enjoy a Jane Austen Garden Party featuring period lawn games and Austen inspired crafts. The happy hour includes a cash bar, light refreshments by Geppetto Catering, free museum admission and the music of the local string trio, Toccata Players. As part of their celebration of the great British author, the museum will feature a rarely-displayed 18th Century British Redcoat. Dumbarton at Dusk is free. Pre-registration is encouraged at dumbartonhouse.org/events. Dumbarton House Museum is at 2715 Q St. NW. The Jane Austen Film Festival is Wednesday nights in July, 7 to 11 p.m. Here’s the lineup: July 3, Sense and Sensibility; July 10, Emma, July 17, Persuasions; July 24, Love and Friendship; July 31, Pride and Prejudice. Tickets required. Photo: Courtesy of Dumbarton House

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FORT STEVENS DAY On July 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., commemorate the Battle of Fort Stevens. Learn about the only Civil War battle to take place in Washington with living history demonstrations, live period music, historical talks by noted historians and 19th Century children’s games and crafts. Located atop the parapet of Fort Stevens is a commemorative stone dedicated to Abraham Lincoln. On July 12, 1864, the President observed the fighting and came under fire from Confederate sharpshooters at the fort. The commemoration is on the grounds of Fort Stevens, on Quackenbos Street between 13th Street and Georgia Avenue NW. nps.gov/cwdw. Colored Union troops as portrayed by living history demonstrators prepare of the opening ceremony while a Confederate Color Guard looks on from the hill above.

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“ANN” Punchline-packed speeches reveal the feisty and unadulterated life of legendary Texas Governor Ann Richards. Written by Emmy Award-winning actress and writer Holland Taylor, “Ann” is a comical and inspiring production based on the colorful and complex woman whose sense of humor was bigger than the state which she represented. Jayne Atkinson reprises her well-received performance in this intimate, no-holds-barred comedy chronicling Richards’ legacy and how she was determined to make her mark on the world. “Ann” is a captivating tribute to Richards’ life as an activist, politician and feminist champion. $65 to $95. “Ann” is at Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW, July 11 to Aug. 11. arenastage.org. Jayne Atkinson as Ann Richards in Ann. Photo: David Dashiell. Courtesy of WAM Theatre.

GETTYSBURG BASEBALL FESTIVAL On July 19 to 21, a record 24 clubs from 11 states will converge on Gettysburg to compete in the 10th Annual Gettysburg National 19th Century Base Ball Festival. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets and shade tents and watch base ball (two words) played the same way it was in Central Pennsylvania in 1863. Clubs will be using the same style uniforms and equipment (no gloves) and playing by the same rules and customs of the mid-19th Century. It’s free. Get into the spirit of 1864 by giving a donation in the form of ticket-prices from 1864:50 cents for gentlemen; 25 cents for children 12 and under and seniors 45 and older; and ladies are either 10 cents or free. gettysburgbaseballfestival.com. Photo: Courtesy of Destination Gettysburg

INAUGURAL GRAND AFRICAN RUN The Grand African Run is inspired by the interest and value that is placed upon the success of running sports in Africa. Over the past 60 years, Africa has produced multiple distance runners who have gone on to win major international honors on the global stage. Capitalizing on this historically valued and culturally cherished asset, the Grand African Run is poised to serve as a vehicle for celebrating culture, promoting peace and fostering unity. On July 21, 7:30 a.m., participants will have an opportunity to line up with world famous athletes of African origin as well as high profile personalities to take part in a 5k sporting festival. This mass-participation 5k fun run/walk is organized under the auspices of the African Union and in partnership with the DC Mayor’s Office on African Affairs. Start and finish at The Yards Park, 355 Water St. SE. Register at africanrun.com. LEFT TO RIGHT: Million Wolde (5,000 meter Olympian), Mamadou Samba (DC Mayor’s office African Affairs), Ambassador Fitsum (Ethiopia), Ambassador Dr. Arikana (AU) and Dr. Abeza (Event Director).

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CALENDAR Michael Urie as Hamlet. Photo: Scott Suchman

Shakespeare Theater’s Free For All Presents Hamlet. July 10 to 21. After his father’s abrupt death, Hamlet returns home from university to find his mother remarried, his uncle on the throne and a world seemingly gone insane. shakespearetheatre.org.

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SPECIAL EVENTS Lawn at the National Building Museum. Through Sept. 2. The lawn features a vast, sloping green space built on a scaffolding superstructure. The green expanse is set on a graceful incline and dotted with clusters of communal lounging areas. National Building Museum is at 401 F St. NW. nbm.org

Eleven-Hour Marathon Reading of the Mueller Report II. July 11, noon to 11 PM. Arena Stage holds a public, nonpartisan 11-hour marathon reading of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Report. Those interested in participating in the event as a volunteer reader can email reader@arenastage. org for more information or to sign up for a shift. This event is free and open to the public. RSVPs are encouraged by visiting tickets.arenastage.

org/29547/29548. Walk-ups are also welcome. The reading will also be livestreamed. Brew at the Zoo. July 18. Enjoy great times and great brews with animal encounters, live music, fare from popular food trucks and unlimited beer tastings. $65 $30, sober. nationalzoo.si.edu. NPS Escape Room! Hands-on Adult Workshop. July 24 and Aug. 7, 6 PM. Back by popular demand! Nothing says summer vacation like a trip to visit a National Park. Tackle puzzles and ciphers about the National Park Service to solve a mystery in time during this “escape room” for adults. National Archives, Boeing Learning Center. Register at archivesfoundation.org/event.

OUTDOOR MUSIC, MOVIES, FOOD AND CEREMONY NoMa Summer Screen. Wednesdays at sunset. July 10, I, Tonya; July17, Bend It Like Beckham; July 24, Remember the Titans; July 31, Bring It On; Aug. 7, Cool Runnings; Aug. 14, She’s the Man; Aug. 21, Best in Show; Aug. 28, rain date. Movies are free and subtitled. Dogs on leashes are okay. Movies are at NoMa Junction @ Storey Park, 1005 First St. NE. nomabid.org. American Roots Music. Thursdays, 5 to 7 PM. July 11, Fireside Collective, folk/bluegrass/American roots; July 25, King Teddy, swing; Aug. 8, David Bach, jazz; Aug. 22, Michelle Hannan & One Blue Night, country; Sept. 12, Cross Kentucky, roots rock/Americana; Sept. 26, Matt Kelley’s Swangbang, blues, swing, country. Botanic Garden Amphitheater,. usbg.gov. LOC Outdoor Summer Movies on the Lawn. Thursdays at sundown. July 11, Mary Poppins; July 18, Beauty and the Beast; July 25, League of Their Own; Aug. 1, Jaws; Aug. 8, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial; Aug. 15, Jurassic Park. Each film will feature a pre-screening concert co-presented by Washington Performing Arts. Theses iconic films from the Library’s National Film Registry are be shown on the north lawn of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building, across the street from the Capitol. loc.gov. Canal Park Outdoor Movies. Thursdays at sundown. July 11, The Goonies; July 18, Ralph Breaks the Internet; July 25, Apollo 13; Aug. 1, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom; Aug. 8, Guardians of the Galaxy; Aug. 15, Incredibles 2; Aug. 22, Bohemian Rhapsody. Canal Park, 200 M St. SE. capitolriverfront.org.

Jazz on Jackson Place. Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 PM. July 11, Kris Funn Ensemble; Aug. 8, Aaron Seeber Ensemble. $35 admission includes jazz performance, open bar, light hors d’oeuvres, tours of the historic Decatur House and a chance to win raffle prizes. 748 Jackson Pl. NW. whitehousehistory.org. WPA Summer Concerts on the Lawn. 7 PM. July 11, Brent Birckhead Quartet; July 18, Elena & Los Fulanos; July 25, BYTES & BEATS: Shing02 and FAT JON Samurai Champloo 15th anniversary event; Aug. 1, ENTATY Music and Go-Go Dance Workshop with Lorenzo “GoLo” Evans; Aug. 9, KanKouran West African Dance Company; Aug. 15, Verny Varela Combo and Salsa Dancing. Located between the Supreme Court and the Jefferson Building, 10 First St., SE, the north lawn of the Jefferson Building provides a magnificent space for outdoor summer fun in the shadows of the US Capitol Building. washingtonperformingarts.org. Capitol Riverfront Friday Night Concerts. Fridays, 7 to 9 PM. July 12, Jah Works, July 19, The 19th Street Band; July 26, Jarreau Williams Band; Aug. 2, 7 Deadlies; Aug. 9, Aztec Sun; Aug. 16, Brent & Co; Aug. 23, La Unica; Aug. 30; Trailer Grass Orchestra. capitolriverfront.org/yards-park. NGA Jazz in the Garden. Fridays, 5 to 8:30 PM. July 12, Eleke; July 19, Miles Stiebel; July 26, Incendio; Aug. 2, Son del Caribe; Aug. 9, The Bailsmen; Aug. 16, Dixie Power Trio; Aug. 23, Funky Dawgz Brass Band. Free. National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, Constitution Avenue and Madison Drive between Seventh and Ninth Streets NW. nga.gov. Lily Ponds Live! Concert Series. July 14, 4 to 6 PM; Aug. 10, 5 to 7 PM; Oct. 5, 3 to 5 PM. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. friendsofkenilworthgardens.org. Stone of Hope Film Series at MLK Memorial. July 18, Spider-Man-Into The Spider-Verse; Aug. 28, The Hate You Give. 8 PM. thememorialfoundation.org. Navy Band Concerts on the Avenue. July 23 and 30; Aug. 6 and 13. 7:30 PM. US Navy Memorial Plaza, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. navymemorial.org. Union Market Drive-In Movies. Aug. 2, 8:45 PM, Jaws (1975); Sept. 6, 8 PM, Coco (2017); Oct. 4, 8:15 PM, The Wiz (1978). Each movie showings are free for walk-up viewing in the picnic area or $15 per car. Movie goers can sip and munch on snacks from Union Market vendors and neighboring businesses before the film begins. The DC Rollergirls will sell and deliver candy. Union Market parking lot, 1309 Fifth St. NE. unionmarketdc.com.

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Summer Evening Concerts at the Arboretum. Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 PM.Gate opens, 6 PM. July 11, The Hip-Hop Orchestra; July 18, Rochelle Rice; July 25, Rocknoceros, 6 to 7:30 PM; Aug. 1, Flower Hill String Band; Aug. 8, La Colombopercutivo. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and relax in the Meadow below the Capital Columns. Enter through the R Street NE Gate. Dogs and alcohol are not permitted. Concerts are free, but reservations required at fona.org.

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Chinatown Park Movie Nights. Aug. 8, Swing Kids; Aug. 30, Crazy Rich Asians; Sept. 6, Bend It Like Beckham; Sept. 13, Monkey King: Hero Is Back. Screenings begins at sunset. Fifth Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW. Free and open to the public. RSVP required atÂ 2019asianmovienights..eventbrite.com.

MUSIC Music at U Street Music Hall. July 6, Werk Ethic; July 7, Golden Vessel; July 10, Denny; July 11, Willaris K.; July 12, Koe Wetzel; July 13, Operators; July 14, Mystery Skulls; July 16, Amyl and the Sniffers; July 18, Cayucas; July 19 DMV Deep; July 20, Slayyyter; July 21, Summer Salt; July 24, Nilufer Yanya and Mark Redito; July 25, Kill Paris; July 26, Ibibio Sound Machine; July 27, Planet of the Drums; July 30, We Were Promised Jetpacks; July 31, Tom Walker; Aug. 1, Lights; Aug. 3, HE$H Boomer; Aug. 10, Reignwolf. U Street Music Hall, 1115 U St. NW. ustreetmusichall.com. Music at Hill Country. July 6, Human Country Jukebox Red, White and Country Holiday Show; July 11, Chris Wilcox & the Boys, Human Resource; July 12, Chestnut Grove; July 13, Skydog; July 19, Proxima Parada; July 20, Quiet Hollers; July 21,

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Joe Robinson; July 25, The Bottom Rung; July 26, Crawford & Power; July 27, Johnny Grave; Aug. 1, James Steinle; Aug. 2, Left Lane Cruiser; Aug. 8, Unspoken Tradition; Aug. 9, Dirty Streets; Aug. 10, Read Southhall Band. Hill Country Live, 410 Seventh St. NW. hillcountry.com. Music at the Howard. July 6, Sad and Boujee; July 11, Panteon Rococo; July 13, TRAP karaoke; July 18, Elle Varner. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. thehowardtheatre.com. Music at City Winery. July 6, Chuck Brown Band; July 7, Angie Stone; July 9, Toby Lightman; July 10, Sirius Company; July 11, Glenn Jones; July 12, The Weeklings; July 13, Vivian Green; July 14, The LadyGang; July 17, Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers; July 19, Crack The Sky and Nikki Hill; July 21, Anthony Walker & Friends and Suttle; July 23, Charley Crockett; July 24, Lori McKenna and Sirius Company; July 25, Trina Broussard and The Showdown Kids; July 26, Victory Boyd and Tortured Soul; July 27, Masters of Telecaster; July 28, Shaun Cassidy; July 29, Team Familiar; July 30, An Evening of Smooth Jazz; July 31, Natural Wonder and Sirius Company; Aug. 2, Ravers! UK Soul and Sylenna Johnson; Aug. 3 Bilal; Aug. 4, Oweleo Lysette; Aug. 6, Angela Johnson; Aug. 7, Drivin N Cryin; Aug. 8, Laurin Talese; Aug. 9, Bumper Jacksons; Aug. 10, Backyard Band and BJ Barham. City Winery, 1350 Okie St. NE. citywinery.com/washingtondc.

Music at Union Stage. July 6, Vintage DC/Roots Rock Songs to Drink Whiskey To; July 7, Chris Dave And The Drumhedz; July 10, Free Acoustic Open Mike; July 11, The New Mastersounds; July 12, Janine; July 13, US Air Guitar Championships; July 14 and 15, Bill Callahan; July 16, Drugdealer; July 19, The Chats and Raging Fyahs; July 20, White Ford Bronco; July 23, The Marias; July 25, Blake Matthews; July 26, Fruit Bats; July 27, New Hope Club; Aug. 1, Hef.; Aug. 3, Band of Tomorrow; Aug. 6, The Aristocrats; Aug. 7 Andrew Belle; Aug. 8, Drab Majesty; Aug. 9, Oh He Dead-Lonely; Aug. 10, Kendall Street Company. Union Stage, 740 Water St. SW. unionstage.com. Music at Rock and Roll Hotel. July 6, Rone & Train; July 12, Boayt; July 13, Heart Bones; July 19, Tijuana Panthers; July 20, The Ultimate 80s Prom; July 26, Into Another/The Old Firm Casuals; July 27, Altin Gun; Aug. 1, Champion Sound Band; Aug. 3, Faux Rex; Aug. 10, Not Your Groupies. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. rockandrollhoteldc.com. Music at Pearl Street Warehouse. July 6, Naptown Brass Band; July 10, Oliver Bates Craven Trio; July 11, Rockabilly Night; July 12, Danger Bird; July 13, New Orleans Night; July 14, A Bondy; July 17, Harry Jay & NINA; July 19, Brother Joscephus; July 20, the High Drivers; July 21, Melanie Brulee; July 24, Boulevards; July 25, Shiner Honky Tonk Night; July 26, Karen Jonas; Aug. 2, Billy Price Charm City Rhythm Band;

Aug. 4, Kyle Craft & Showboat Honey; Aug, 8, Kasey Tyndall; Aug. 9, Ward Davis. Pearl Street Warehouse, 33 Pearl St. SW. pearlstreetwarehouse.com. Music at the Lincoln. July 7, Carlinhos Maia Em Fiquei Famoso; July 30, Corinne Bailey Rae; Aug. 6, An Evening with Dawes; Aug. 9, Joey Coco Diaz. The Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. thelincolndc.com. Music at 9:30 Club. July 10, Nick Murphy; July 12, Yeasayer; July 13, BENT-Back with a Bang; July 16, Yuna; July 19, Beyoncé vs Rihanna Summer Dance Party; July 20, Hot In Herre2000s Dance Party; July 26, G Jones; Aug. 3, The Faint; Aug. 4, Tuxedo; Aug. 7, The Struts; Aug. 9, Neurosis. 815 V St. NW. 930.com. Music at Black Cat. July 12, Field Day; July 13, All Fantasy Everything; July 18, 25 and Aug. 1, 8, Three Broomsticks Thursday; July

20, To Death Do Us Party; July 23, Sebadoh; July 24, Polly Panic; July 31, Torche; Aug. 2, Duster; Aug. 2, Bowie vs. Queen; Aug. 4, Hickoids; Aug. 9, The Whips; Aug. 10, Awkward Sex and the City. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. blackcatdc.com. Music at The Anthem. July 12, Rob Thomas; July 13, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley; July 18, Native Tongue Fest-Celebrating 30 Years of Hip Hop; July 26, Elvis Costello &The Imposters & Blondie; July 30, Ben Folds & Violent Femmes; Aug. 8, 21 Savage; Aug. 13, Bryan Ferry. The Anthem, 901 Wharf St. SW. theanthemdc.com. LOC Homegrown Concerts. July 25, Cedric Watson-Cajun, Creole and Zydeco Music from Texas; Aug. 7, Lakota John Locklear-Slide Guitar Blues from North Carolina. Concerts are at noon in the Coolidge Auditorium, Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. SE. Free; no ticket required. loc.gov.

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Annual Lotus and Water Lily Festival. July 13 and July 14, 10 AM to 4 PM. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. friendsofkenilworthgardens.org. Photo: Tim Ervin

throne and a world seemingly gone insane. shakespearetheatre.org. Ann. July 11 to Aug. 11. Punchlinepacked speeches reveal the feisty and unadulterated life of legendary Texas Governor Ann Richards. arenastage.org. Want and Need. July 19 to Aug. 17. Comedy duo Zach and Kristin bring their personal, introspective brand of comedy back to the stage with the new, improvised play Want and Need. See four of DC’s best comedians improvise a play within a play about families, friends, ambition and insecurity. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. Tickets are available now at zachandkristin.com/tickets. The Producers. July 27 to Aug. 17. Max Bialystock, the onetime king of Broadway producers, is hungry to strike it rich. Leo Bloom, an accountant with dreams of someday becoming a theatre producer, discovers that they could get richer by producing a flop instead of a hit. The Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St., Alexandria, VA. thelittletheatre.com.

MARKETS AND SALES FRESHFARM Market NoMa. Sundays through Oct. 28, 9 AM to 1 PM. 1150 First St. NE. freshfarm.org.

Summer Organ Recitals at the National Shrine. Sundays, 6 PM, in July and August. Free. National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Great Upper Church, 400 Michigan Ave. NE. nationalshrine.org.

THEATER AND FILM Blackbeard. Through July 14. After learning he’s a wanted man by the British army, Blackbeard and his merry crew of maritime marauders embark on a fantastical journey across the globe to raise an undead pirate army from the depths of the sea. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Shirlington, VA. sigtheatre.org. Mosaic’s Twisted Melodies. Through July 21. This powerful one-man show, based on the life of ’70s soul singer and composer Donny Hathaway, imagines the troubled and brilliant musician’s last day on Earth in an immersive and crushing play

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about Hathaway’s compelling inner struggle. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org. Vivian’s Music. Through July 28. The play is based on real events. a 14-year-old black girl was shot by a white cop, igniting one of the worst race riots in US history. No one knew anything about her, just her name, her age and how she died. Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Pl. SE. theessentialtheatre.org. Capital Fringe Festival in SW. Through July 28. Venues are The Wharf, Arena Stage, Saint Augustine’s, Christ United, Westminster Church, Saint Matthews, Riverside Baptist and Winfield Scott Hancock Statue. Find the complete Fringe schedule at capitalfringe.org. Shakespeare Theater’s FREE FOR ALL Presents Hamlet. July 10 to 21. After his father’s abrupt death, Hamlet returns home from university to find his mother remarried, his uncle on the

Smorgasburg Outdoor Food Market. Saturdays, 11 AM to 6 PM, through October. Features 30 food vendors that represent the District’s diversity in cuisine. Like its Brooklyn and LA siblings, Smorgasburg DC promises to provide a unique high-volume, affordable platform for innovative food concepts. Tingey Plaza at the corner of Tingey Street SE and New Jersey Avenue SE. dc.smorgasburg.com. Arty Queers Art Market. Second Saturday of each month through end of year, 11 AM to 5 PM. Features original artwork for sale including paintings, pottery, photography, jewelry, glass work, textiles and clothing. 2000 14th St. NW, Suite 105. thedccenter.org. Dupont Circle FRESHFARM Market. Sundays, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. 20th St. and Massachusetts Ave. NW. freshfarmmarket.org. Union Market. Mondays to Wednesdays and Sundays, 8 AM to 8 PM; Thursdays to Saturdays, 8 AM to 9 PM. Union Market is an artisanal, curated, food market featuring over 40 local vendors. 1309 Fifth St. NE. unionmarketdc.com.

CIVIC LIFE

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Congresswoman Norton’s NW District Ofﬁce. Open weekdays, 9 AM to 5:30 PM. 90 K St. NE. norton.house.gov. Convention Center Community Association. Last Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Kennedy Rec Center, 1401 Seventh St. NW. facebook.com/pages/ConventionCenter-Community. East Central Civic Association of Shaw. First Monday, 7 PM. Third Baptist Church, 1546 Fifth St. NW. Contact: Al Hajj Mahdi Leroy J Thorpe Jr, 202-387-1596. Eckington Civic Association. First Monday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Harry Thomas Recreation Center, 1743 Lincoln Rd. NE. eckingtondc.org. Edgewood Civic Association. Last Monday, 7 to 9 PM. Edgewood senior building, 635 Edgewood St. NE, Ninth Floor. Logan Circle Citizens Association. Visit logancircle.org/calendar for meeting dates and times. logancircle.org. Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood Association. Third Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 PM. Yale Steam Laundry, 437 New York Ave. NW. lifein.mvsna.org. U Street Neighborhood Association. Second Thursday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. ANC 1A. Second Wednesday, 7 PM. Harriet Tubman Elementary School, 3101 13th St. NW. anc1a.org. ANC 1B. First Thursday, 6:30 PM. DC Housing Finance Agency, 815 Florida Ave. NW. anc1b.org. ANC 1B11. Second Monday, 7 PM. LeDroit Senior Building, 2125 Fourth St. NW. anc1b.org. ANC 2C. First Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. anc2C.org. ANC 6E. First Tuesday, 6:30 PM. Meeting at Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. anc6e.org.

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Learn the Process of Starting a Business at the DC Public Library

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Date: Monday, July 15, 2019 Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Location: Dorothy Height Library 3935 Benning Road NE Washington, DC 20019 Register: dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/46346

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Insatiable

e finally got around to having brunch at City Winery, an Ivy City hotspot. Since it was Sunday, our trio supped upstairs on the rooftop. Saturday brunch is served downstairs in the appropriately named Barrel Room. City Winery sports a lively vibe and handsome decor. The downstairs dining area is handsomely appointed with wine barrels, an attractive bar and a vintage Yenching Palace sign gleaned from a Chinese restaurant in Cleveland Park that closed in 2007. City Winery’s brunch does not accept reservations, so we queued up for the 1:00 p.m. opening. Around 1:20 we crammed into the elevator. The spacious, breezy roof has com-

by Celeste McCall munal tables and a few high-topped ones. We ordered a pleasant rose and a sauvignon blanc squeezed on site from California grapes. Avocado toast – rye bread topped with avocado and a poached egg – arrived cold, but we realize that servers must schlep the food from the kitchen downstairs. We also sampled the “beyond (vegan) burger.” Since our friend ordered it well done, the patty was dry and crumbly but nicely seasoned. My prosciutto/mozzarella omelet needed seasoning, the ham was tough and the cheese rubbery. The best dish we tasted was Peter’s pork belly hash, presented in a cute little cast iron skillet and laced with onions and mushrooms. This

City Winery serves Sunday brunch on the spacious rooftop. Photo: Celeste McCall

was crowned with a poached egg. Brunch entrees came with tasty, diced home fries. Other options: kale Caesar salad, poke salad (tuna, quinoa, veggies), chickpea hummus. Brunch for three came to about $100 including tip. Service was friendly and accommodating. Located at 1350 Okie St. NE, City Winery offers weekend brunch from 1 to 4 p.m. City Winery also serves dinner nightly. You can purchase wine at the City Winery retail store. I bought a bottle of rose for $18. The clever label reads: “Stop and Smell the Rose.” For dinner reservations, winery tours, tastings and other information call 202-250-2531 or visit www.citywinery.com.

More Lao Cuisine

City Winery’s ever popular avocado toast is crowned with a pair of poached eggs. Photo: Celeste McCall

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Our neighborhoods are getting more and more Southeast Asian restaurants. Latest to arrive is Hanumanh, which debuted last month at 1604 Seventh St. NW, in Shaw. Mother-and-son-duo chefs Seng Luangrath and Bobby Pradachith proudly planted a Lao flag in Shaw. The moniker refers to a monkey deity mentioned in Hindu and Buddhist texts. That explains the wall-to-wall murals of cartoon monkeys preparing dishes with a mortar and pestle and a traditional Lao cooking pot. The simian character is known for courage

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and mischief, traits that Pradachith attributes to his mother, a Lao refugee. She sparked the exotic cuisine’s emergence in Washington when she introduced a “secret” Lao menu at Bangkok Golden, the family’s Thai restaurant in Falls Church. Bangkok Garden’s pungent, chili-packed dishes proved so popular that the family changed the restaurant name to Padaek, the word for Laos’s potent fish sauce. They subsequently opened two more Lao venues: Thip Khao in Columbia Heights and Sen Khao, a noodle stall, in Tysons Galleria. Hanumanh is open nightly except for Tuesday, when it’s closed. Hanumanh does not accept reservations. For more information visit www.hanumanh.com.

Tapas and Oysters

Max Kuller, who owns the stylish Spanish tapas bar Estadio, is forming a new restaurant group. His enterprise, called In Living Kuller, will oversee two openings scheduled for this summer: the sustainable Oyster Oyster, 1440 Eighth St. NW, right in Shaw, plus an Estadio outpost in

Charleston, South Carolina. When Kuller’s father, Mark, died in 2014, he left behind a company that controlled Proof (in Penn Quarter, now closed), Asian-accented Doi Moi (1800 14th St. NW) and Estadio, nearby at 1520 14th. Kuller carried on his father’s legacy as part of a partnership with his uncle, Jason. Kuller split with the company in 2017. He held onto Estadio, while Jason Kuller got the other two restaurants. The name for Max Kuller’s new group honors his dad’s memory. For Oyster Oyster, Kuller teamed up with former Hazel chef Rob Rubba and 2 Birds, 1 Stone barman Adam Bernbach. The 35-seat space is lined with subway tiles, hanging plants and mint-hued banquettes. Kuller visited Ischia, a volcanic island in the Gulf of Naples, to scavenge colorful mosaic tiles that washed ashore. The Oyster Oyster team is also working with Grizform Design Architects, a DC-based firm that is also designing Charleston’s Estadio.

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stone Lane, beloved for its “avocado smash” toasts and hearty breakfast bowls, has unveiled its sixth local cafe, this one in Scott Circle. Java lovers (including moi) will find the caffeinated newcomer in the Darcy Hotel, 1515 Rhode Island Ave. NW. The tiny space formerly housed Lil’B, the cozy, New Orleansstyle cafe operated by chef and TV personality David Guas. Lil’B departed in February, due to the Darcy’s ownership change. (David, who plans to open another cafe in Washington sometime this year, also ran the much-missed Bayou Bakery next to Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital on Capitol Hill.) Yet more java: this summer, Bluestone Lane will open its largest area cafe (2,270 square feet) nearby at the base of the mixed-use Liz complex. That’s the former site of the Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center on 14th Street NW.

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Depeche Art

MidCity Gallery Exhibitions and News by Phil Hutinet

Foundry Gallery

Foundry Gallery has set aside July for a guest juried exhibition. This year, the gallery selected recent work by DC-based artist Joseph Shetler. “The Habitual Line” is Shetler’s elegant but stark series of panel-mounted works in either black or white. Shetler uses graphite on paper for the former and silver point for the latter, then attaches them to an elevated wood frame. Shetler was raised in an Indiana Mennonite family and informs his work with a religious upbringing and education. As Shetler

explains, Mennonite families “typically live humbly,” in homes of modest design embellished without art or worldly items. “One of the ways to live simply is to not place too much emphasis on the pursuit of worldly success, popular culture and social media. I create work that reflects these valJoseph Shetler, “Untitled 10.” Graphite on paper on panel, 36 x 36 inches. Image: Foundry Gallery ues; it’s a rejection of the things that I believe complicate our lives.” In this spirit, Shetler draws hundreds of lines in each work, which form larger patone might find in wallpaper or gift wrapping. terns teeming with movement, often giving However, upon closer examination, various the appearance of undulating, gyrating or objects used in the repetition provide clues simply moving up and down. of the artist’s intent. Dunn concerns himself

Hamiltonian

Brian Dunn’s latest series, “Parallel Botany,” invites the viewer in through visually appealing colors and repeated patterns with graphical elements reminiscent of what

Ellen Xu. Image: Hamiltonian

Brian Dunn. Image: Hamiltonian

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with consumer culture and, in this series, the toll it takes on the human level. The parallel world to which Dunn refers is one in which nature is subverted by material pursuits. Ellen Xu, in her latest series for Hamiltonian, “Bang Zha,” takes the viewer into “an

alternate universe” through a series of almost cartoon-like black-and-white drawings that are both imagistic and graphic in nature. They are intended to escape the monotony of quotidian life and the physical world in which we reside. Guided by Bangzha, a character created by Xu, the theory of the alternative universe begins to fall apart, as that which she seeks to escape in drawing finds its way into the work, dooming the possibility of escape.

Hamiltonian Gallery 1353 U St. NW 202-332-1116 www.hamiltoniangallery.com Through Aug. 3 Hours: Tues. to Sat., 12-6 p.m. “Parallel Botany” by Brian Dunn “Bang Zha” by Ellen Xu Hemphill Fine Arts 1515 14th St. NW 202-234-5601 www.hemphillfinearts.com Hours: Tues. to Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. TBD

IDB Staff Association Art Gallery

IDB Staff Association Art Gallery presents a two-woman, untitled exhibition featuring Argentine artist Candelaria Palacios and Brazilian artist Lellys Nobrega. Palacios creates fantastical works of ink on paper, while Nobrega uses paperclips to construct three-dimensional works. Palacios’ work captures the space between the urban and the rural as the two worlds come together and move apart. This space is not suburban, as one might think, but rather the artist’s imagination at work, using representational forms to capture the points at which the worlds meet. Nobrega has taken her childhood habit of playing with paperclips and used the metal bits as an artistic medium. Some of her sculptures measure up to 14.75 feet in height.

Touchstone Gallery

Touchstone Gallery presents “Common Threads,” its third annual exhibition in collaboration with New Community ArtSpace. This year, the exhibition centers thematically on rugs. The artwork will be rug-like, according to the press release and will include all mediums. Participating artists include Karen Baker, Maybelle Taylor Bennett, Araceli Chaira, Sallie V. Chatfield, Marlene Clark, Children from Amazing Life Games Cooperative Preschool, Rachel Dickerson, Heather Paradise, Makeda Rambert, John Shaw, Jo Strowder and Margaret Weusi. “Line,” Touchstone Gallery’s all-member exhibition, presents more than 50 regional artists, each offering their interpretation of one of the most versatile visual elements, the line. The multimedia exhibition will afford the opportunity to see drawing, painting, sculpture, installation and photography.

IDB Staff Association Art Gallery 1300 New York Ave. NW, entrance on 13th St. 202-623-3635 www.idbstaffassociationartgallery.org Hours: Mon. to Sat. 1-7p.m. Concurrent exhibitions through July 12: Genilda Nobrega (Brazil) Candelaria Palacios (Argentina)

Candelaria Palacios, “Churrinche,” 2015. Ink on paper, 52 x 36 cm. Image: IDB Staff Association Art Gallery

Gallery Neptune & Brown 1530 14th St. NW 202-986-1200 www.neptunefineart.com Hours: Wed. to Sat., 12-7 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m. Through July 27 Dennis Lee Mitchell, “Smoke Drawings and Chinese Art Deco Posters: 1914-1935” Foundry Gallery 2118 Eighth St. NWw202232-0203 www.foundrygallery.org Hours: Wed. to Sun., 1-7 p.m. Through July 28 “The Habitual Line” by Joseph Shetler

Long View Gallery 1234 Ninth St. NW 202-232-4788 www.longviewgallerydc.com Hours: Wed. to Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Through July 14 Sarah Gee Miller Touchstone Gallery 901 New York Ave. NW 202-347-2787 www.touchstonegallery.com Hours: Wed. to Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Weekends, 12-5 p.m. Through July 27 Touchstone Foundation for the Arts and New Community ArtSpace present “Common Threads” Group exhibition “Lines”

Heather Paradise, “100 Days.” Image: Touchstone Gallery

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DC VegFest Coming to Nat’s Park

Compassion Over Killing (COK) presents DC VegFest on Aug. 11, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Nationals Park. DC VegFest is a free, fun-filled festival of food, music and education. Featuring over 120 vendors and exhibitors, experience plant-based eating’s many flavors. Learn how to protect the planet, health and animals simply by enjoying vegan meals. More information on this year’s new venue and the entertainment schedule can be found at DCVegFest.com.

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New Hours Union Market

Union Market, 1309 Fifth St. NE, is now open daily: Mondays to Wednesdays and Sundays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursdays to Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. unionmarketdc.com.

Library Takeout at NoMa Farmers Market.

Northwest One Library joins neighbors at the NoMa Farmers Market, Second and L Streets NE, on July 14 and Aug. 4, 9 t 11 a.m. Come say hello, participate in a kids craft, check out materials, renew a library card. Learn about the DC Public Library “#Read20 Summer Challenge!”

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Mortgage Credit Certificate The Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) provides an additional incentive for first-time homebuyers to purchase a home in the District of Columbia. An MCC provides qualified borrowers the ability to claim a Federal Tax Credit of 20 percent of the mortgage interest paid during each calendar year.

Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP)

DCHFA serves as a co-administrator of the DC Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) first time home buyer program, HPAP, which provides interest free deferred loans for down payment and closing cost assistance up to $84,000 combined. DCHFA administers HPAP applications for households meeting very low to low income criteria.

Reverse Mortgage Insurance & Tax Payment Program (ReMIT)Foreclosure Prevention Program

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MarketSW at Waterfront Station

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DC MarketSW night market runs from 4 to 10 p.m. on July 12 and 26; Aug. 9 and 23; Sept. 6 and 20; Oct. 4 and 18, at 425 M St. SW. There is a mix of art, crafts, handmade jewelry, accessories, bath/beauty, vintage antique furniture, furnishings, accessories and collectibles. The market also features live music and food trucks. diversemarkets.net.

Trivia Nights at Wunder Garten

Join Wunder Garten, 1101 First St. NE, and District Trivia for Trivia Night on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. wundergartendc.com.

DC Central Kitchen’s Inaugural Happy Hour Hop

On July 17, 6 to 9 p.m., four restaurants in the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood participate in this round-robin style event where guests enjoy signature cocktails and small bites at some of DC’s hottest Navy Yard restaurants. This year’s participating restaurants include RASA with guest Buffalo & Bergen, Rocklands Barbecue Pop-up, Dacha and All Purpose. Event goers select a starting location to begin the hop and spend the rest of the evening trying food and drink at each establishment. Each stop features a signature cocktail, plus tasty bites and hors d’oeuvres. One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit DC Central Kitchen’s efforts to provide culinary job training to unemployed adults and bring healthy local foods to underserved

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neighborhoods. Tickets are $125 and available online at dccentralkitchen.org/happyhourhop.

SMITHSONIAN at 8 August Garden Party

There’s no better place to celebrate summer than the Enid A. Haupt Garden, flanked on either side by the National Museum of African Art and the Sackler Gallery. On Friday, Aug. 16, 8 to 11 p.m., spend a late-summer evening in the dramatically lit garden and enjoy exclusive late-night access to galleries featuring art from the African and Asian continents. Check out two new exhibitions featuring contemporary women artists: I Am… Contemporary Women Artists of Africa and My Iran: Six Women Photographers. Add music by DJ Alkimist, specialty cocktails, and curators’ talks, and you’ve got a garden party you just can’t miss. Come dressed in your global garden best. Advance sale tickets are: $25 to VIP $55. At the door, general admission is $35 to VIP $60. Special features for VIP ticket holders: Exclusive early access to the event from 7 to 8 p.m., including an open bar featuring

beer, wine, and specialty cocktails and small bites, courtesy of Nando’s. The party happens no matter the weather. In case of rain, you’ll move inside the S. Dillon Ripley Center, which connects both museums underground. For tickets and further information, call 202-6333030 or visit SMITHSONIANat8.org.

Summer Restaurant Week Returns

Summer Restaurant Week, presented by Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), makes its return to the region Aug. 12 to 18. This summer some of the area’s favorite restaurants are heating things up with multi-course $35 dinner, $22 lunch and $22 brunch menus for the promotion. Offered at more than 200 restaurants in DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. RAMW’s Summer Restaurant Week gives diners the opportunity to explore the local culinary community or revisit old favorites. Visit rwdmv.com for links to participating restaurants, contact information and hours of operation.

Southwest Waterfront Houseboat Tour

On Oct. 5, the “liveaboard” residents of Wharf Gangplank Marina will open 23 of their floating residences for a home tour. Don’t miss this chance

to visit the largest liveaboard community on the east coast and see life on the water. Ticket sales are capped due to space constraints and tickets have always sold out prior to the event. Proceeds benefit local SW DC charities. Visit dchouseboat.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

Paint Drop-Off Event

On July 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., you may bring most types of paint, stain, and varnish to Howard University School of Law, 2929 Van Ness St. NW. Businesses that generate less than 220 pounds (about 20-30 gallons) of hazardous waste per month may bring any amount of latex or oil-based paint. Businesses that generate more than 220 pounds of hazardous waste per month may bring any amount of latex paint, but oil-based paint will not be accepted. Paint in good condition will be made available to the public for free. DC residency required. paintcare.org/ howard-university.

AlleyPalooza 9.0 Kicks Off

On June 21, Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) launched AlleyPalooza 9.0, her biannual campaign to repair or restore eight alleys in each of the eight wards over twelve weeks. Since the initiative launched in 2015, the District Department of Transportation has repaired 557 alleys across all eight wards. The District has more than 350 miles of alleys and receives an average of 1,000 service requests for alley repairs each year. To ensure the alleys most in need of repair are selected for AlleyPalooza, DDOT uses a data-driven assessment that examines alley condition, service request quantity, service request age and community feedback. Have an item for the Bulletin Board? Email it to bulletinboard@ hillrag.com. u

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This July, We’re Celebrating Paid Family Leave and Increased Minimum Wage

t’s summer and there’s lots to enjoy: longer days, cookouts, fireworks, days at the pool and more. We also should celebrate progress here in DC on two issues that matter to us when we get back to work: the start to implementation of DC’s new paid family and medical leave program, and a minimum wage increase that went into effect July 1. These two policy improvements are important for DC workers and for the District as a whole, because they mean that workers will be better able to take care of themselves and their families, and the District can move toward being a place where everyone has a chance to succeed.

Paid Family Leave Means Not Choosing Between a Paycheck and Caring for a Loved One

As of July 1, the District is collecting taxes from employers so that by July 1, 2020, DC workers can begin to claim paid leave benefits when they have a new child or sick relative. The Universal Paid Leave Act, passed by the DC Council in 2016, grants eight weeks of paid leave for new parents to be with their children, six weeks for workers to care for an ill relative and two weeks to address personal health needs. With paid family leave, tragic stories like this won’t happen again in DC. Maya Warren delivered a baby via C-section but had to return to work only eight

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by Simone Holzer days later because she had no paid leave benefits from her employer and couldn’t afford to take time off unpaid. Paid family leave helps workers and employers alike and is crucial for improving public health. Parents have more time to bond with their newborns. That makes it easier for moms to breast-feed and otherwise care for their babies, leading to reduced infant mortality. For employers, offering paid leave will boost morale and help attract and retain good employees. Paid leave also increases women’s participation in the labor market and can help close the gender wage gap. Paid leave is funded through an employer payroll tax, which means employers are taxed based on employee wages. While this is certainly something for businesses to adjust to, the burden is not enormous, especially given the benefits. For an employee making $40,000 a year, the cost of the tax is under $250, less than $5 per week. For someone making $25 an hour, the cost would be 15 cents an hour. This is a small price to pay considering how valuable paid leave benefits are. A DC Council analysis found that implementing paid leave would not harm businesses or employment. Importantly, DC’s paid leave structure ensures that the lowestwage workers benefit the most. The program replaces 90% of wages for low-wage workers, with a

smaller replacement rate for those with higher pay. In programs in other states, replacement is 60%, and low-wage workers often don’t take time off because the benefits are too low. DC’s structure ensures that the workers who face the greatest barriers to economic prosperity can actually use their benefits and won’t face additional challenges paying their bills when taking time off. It’s no wonder so many people are excited for the policy to be implemented in July 2020. Who will be the lucky family that has a baby on July 1 next year?

A Higher Minimum Wage Will Help Workers Stay in DC

On July 1, DC’s minimum wage increased to $14 per hour, under legislation that will bring it to $15 a year from now. DC’s tipped minimum wage also increased, to $4.45 per hour now and $5.00 an hour on July 1, 2020. Initiative 77, which voters approved last year, would have eliminated the tipped minimum wage, but the DC Council overturned it. Given the high cost of living, it’s important to help workers with lower wages stay in the District. As wealthier residents move to DC and the city courts developers, rising costs make it harder for low-wage workers, many of whom are long-time black residents, to stay in the District. Studies have shown that gentrification and displacement in DC are among the

worst in the nation. Furthermore, decades of systemic barriers – school segregation, job discrimination, restrictive deed covenants and more – have prevented residents of color from fully benefitting from the District’s current prosperity. Nearly half of all workers who will benefit from a $15 minimum wage are black, and another 24 percent are Latinx. While incomes have increased for white residents in recent year, the median household income for black residents has not changed in the last 10 years. Higher wages help workers make ends meet, support their families and stay in DC as the costs of living rise. With a larger paycheck, it will be easier to pay rent, fill the refrigerator with nutritious food, afford transportation to and from work and more. DC’s upcoming improvements for workers are cause for celebration. They’re also a reminder that we have more to do to support workers at all income levels and ensure that everyone has the opportunity and resources they need to stay, and succeed, in the District. Simone Holzer is the communications manager at the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (www.dcfpi.org). DCFPI promotes budget and policy solutions to address DC’s economic and racial inequities and increase opportunities for residents to build a better future. u

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Shaw Streets by Pleasant Mann

Shaw Holds Open House

Shaw Main Streets held its spring open house for neighborhood businesses on Saturday afternoon, June 15. Twice a year the Shaw Open House event showcases both new and legacy businesses to the public. This open house focused on businesses south of Rhode Island Avenue. People started the day lining up in front of the Grand Cata Latin Wine Shop to get passports to mark their journey among the 28 stops on the open house tour, with stops ranging from barbershops and hair salons to restaurants and wellness spas. The crowd got an incentive through the use of “Shaw Bucks,” $25 worth of coupons that could be used to purchase items during the open house, given to the first 100 people picking up passports. The event ended at the Morrison Clark Historic Inn and Restaurant (1011 L St. NW), where participants assembled to eat and drink catered food on the hotel patio and turn in their passports for prizes. There were 34 different prizes raffled off, including gift certificates from famous Shaw restaurants, liquor and

art works, as well as a cruise down the Anacostia River for eight people. Shaw Main Streets plans to hold another Shaw Open House in October, focused on businesses in the area north of Rhode Island Avenue NW.

Shaw Wins in Washingtonian Reader’s Poll

When Washingtonian magazine released its Best of Washington issue, it had to recognize Shaw, of course. When it tabulated its reader’s poll, a number of Shaw establishments came out on top. All Purpose restauTwo Shaw businesswomen rant won for the Best Pizza have received major recogniin the city, while Sundevich tion recently. Tiffany MacIswas declared the Best Sandsac, owner of Buttercream wich purveyor. The ColumBakeshop, has been named bia Room was named the to the James Beard Foun- Ayeshah Abuelhiga wins a spot on Walmart’s shelves in the retailer’s Open Best Cocktail Bar, Maxwell dation Women’s Entrepre- Call competition. Photo: Mason Dixie Biscuits Park was Best Wine Bar and neurial Leadership Program, Right Proper Brewing Comtheir careers and scale their businesswhile Ayeshah Abuelhiga’s pany Best Local Brewery/Brewpub, es. Fellows attend an entrepreneurMason Dixie Biscuits was a winner in while Nellie’s was Best Sports Bar. ship and leadership training program the Walmart Open Call competition. And finally, the Landmark Atlantic developed with Babson College that MacIssac is one of 20 fellows Plumbing Cinema won the poll for provides instruction on advanced chosen this year by the prestigious Best Movie Theater in town. business and finance topics related to James Beard Foundation. Now in enterprise expansion. its third year, the Women’s EntreEarlier in the year, Abuelhiga’s preneurial Leadership program aims Mason Dixie Biscuits joined the to support woman-identifying food Chobani Incubator, the yogurt makindustry entrepreneurs, restaurant er’s program to provide funding and owners and chefs, in order to grow mentoring advice to a select group The Banneker School Improvement of eight small packagedTeam (SIT), a group of stakeholders food producers. The Walmart guiding the development of a new Open Call was established to Banneker Academic High School at identify US-manufactured 925 Rhode Island Ave. NW, held a products that could find a meeting for the community on Thursplace on the shelves of the day evening, June 20, to review the mammoth retailer. More current status of planning. The few than 500 entrepreneurs community members that came were trekked to Bentonville, Aroutnumbered by the government kansas, for the opportunity bureaucrats and contractors present. to make face-to-face pitches Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Alto Walmart’s buyers. Abuellen and DC Council Chairman Phil higa now has an agreement Mendelson also attended. with Walmart to put her froThe proposed concept for the zen Mason Dixie biscuits in school has an east-west orientation, their stores in fall 2020. with a student entrance on Ninth People line up to join the Shaw Open House. Photo: Pleasant Mann

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Shaw Businesswomen Win Recognition

Banneker School Improvement Team Holds Community Meeting

Street and a possible entrance for community use facing Rhode Island Avenue. The building would be four stories high, which is just below the 60-foot height limit for the site. An illustration of the new Banneker site showed a football field, even though the school does not currently have a football team, on an area that is currently recreational space for the neighborhood, bringing objections from the community members. A geothermal system to support the heating and cooling of the new building is planned. When a question was asked about vehicle parking, the answer was that 44 parking spaces were planned. DC Public Schools has refused to consider building a garage on the site for use by the nearly 100 staff that the new school is anticipated to need. Then there was a presentation on the construction schedule. The developers plan to apply for a raze permit in July and expect to get it in September. There were questions about the environmental impact of razing the old Shaw Junior High building. DC Public Schools responded that an industrial hygienist would be assigned to manage the process. When a timeline graphic showed both completion of design and full construction of the building in “winter 2019,” Mendelson objected that the chart oversimplified the process, reducing its credibility. The DC Public Schools staff explained that the graphic presented the construction process from “30,000 feet” and promised to provide a more detailed and accurate timeline. Given the light attendance, there was a suggestion that another meeting for the community be held, perhaps somewhere in Shaw, such as the Watha T. Daniel Library. The Banneker SIT, in its meeting a week later, agreed to hold another meeting for the community, although it has yet to be scheduled. The email address for the DC Public Schools contact for the Banneker project is Joi.Ruffin@k12.dc.gov. u

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East Side News by Taylor Barden Golden

New Inn to Holiday In

More ground was broken in Mount Vernon Triangle as the hotel project at 317 K St. NW finally began last month. It its final form the building will be a Holiday Inn Express that will rise 14 floors above the burgeoning neighborhood. The site, which previously housed Henry’s Soul Cafe, has been owned by Birchington LLC and its owner Habte Sequar for a handful of years, but the Holiday Inn Express plan was only recently released. Sequar had previously announced another plan for the space that included a hotel called the Lima that would contain apartments on the upper floors, per the zoning code at the time. When the code changed in 2016, allowing for 100% hotel use, the new plan fowr the Holiday Inn Express was formed. The hotel will be designed by BBGM Architects of Washington, DC, the same team that designed the new Intercontinental DC at The Wharf. Urgo Hotels & Resorts of Bethesda will operate the property, and Construction Inc. will be the general contractor. “With 634 rooms spread across three hotel properties and nearly 75% of end-state hotel development either under construction or currently in the pipeline,” says Kenyattah Robinson, president and CEO of the Mount Vernon Business Improvement District, “our hospitality growth will yield a 266% increase in hotel rooms available in Mount Vernon Triangle at fullbuildout.” He adds, “The addition of this nationally recognized hotel brand at one of our community’s key intersections exemplifies how the bookends of Mount Vernon Triangle’s development continue to push east toward the Northwest One and NoMa neighborhoods.”

The bar is hopping at Carving Room in NoMa. Photo: Carving1, Taylor Barden Golden; Carving2 and Carving3, Carving Room Team

This project is just one of several hotel projects planned for the neighborhood. Douglas Development recently broke ground on a Marriott venture that will house 234 rooms, and Kline Enterprises is said to be planning a 152-room hotel on the 900 block of Fifth Street NW.

Carving Space for Dinner in NoMa

A rendering of the Holiday Inn Express planned at 317 K St. NW. Image: LHB Communications

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It has not been an easy road. Owners Oded Weizmann and Rachel Steiman announced their plan for a second location (their first being in Mount Vernon Triangle) in NoMa in 2017, but opened the doors and got the cocktails flowing only last month. The menu has similar offerings to their MVT menu but is tailored to the needs of the neighborhood and the ambience of the hip, modern space. Now that build-out troubles, equipment-order issues and permitting are behind them, Weizmann and Steiman are excited to finally start feeding the needy neighbors. “When seeking a new location, we like to find a good mix of business and residential and a spot that really needs a restaurant like ours,” explains Weizmann. “We want to give people a place they can call their own and feel like regulars.” Weizmann was born in Israel and moved to the US with his family when he was six months old. While working in sales in New York City, he realized that all he wanted to do was feed people and open a restaurant, so he and his wife Rachel embarked on the journey that led them to DC, where Weizmann was raised as a child. Their restaurants have become a family business, with Weiz-

ANC 6E

by Pleasant Mann

dvisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6E held its June meeting at the Northwest One Library, 155 L St. NW, on Tuesday evening, June 4. Commission Chair Alex Marriott (6E05) called the meeting to order with Alexander Padro (6E01), Michael Brown (6E02, treasurer), Frank Wiggins (6E03, vice chair), Rachelle Nigro (6E04, secretary), Alvin Judd (6E06) and Kevin Rodgers (6E07) in attendance. There was a quorum to conduct official business.

Rodent Control

The new Apple store at the Carnegie library has opened. Photo: Taylor Barden Golden

mann in the kitchen, Steiman running front-of-house and Weizmann’s sister usually behind the bar. The ambience is modern but not in-your-face posh. The space is much brighter and more open than their other location, a decision they say was intentional. “We designed the first place on a shoestring budget. This time we used our time and resources to our best advantage,” explains Steiman. The restaurant has the flair of a Jewish deli mixed with Israeli fare but does not forego the pork or other nonKosher items. The menu includes Sephardic dips and salads, a variety of ktzitzot (meatballs) and flatbread, as well as full dinner items. A full bar menu offers two refreshing cocktails on tap. Carving Room is open daily for lunch and dinner with the bar closing at midnight.

Bite Into the New Apple

After a year of anticipation, the new Apple Store opened on the first floor of the historic Carnegie library in Mount Vernon Square. The opening drew all the big names, including

Mayor Muriel Bowser, who proudly stood next to Apple CEO Tim Cook as the doors opened. Apple spent a reported $30 million to overhaul the space, restoring the Vermont marble exterior and ensuring that the interior beauty was preserved at the same level as the exterior. The inside space was kept as open as possible, with a primary relaxing space in the anterior and working stations and tables in the farthest room. Apple currently holds a 10-year lease on the building at a cost of $700,000 a year. Make your Genius Bar appointment today! Taylor Barden Golden is a real estate agent with the Stokes Group at McEnearney Associates Inc. A former Hill staffer, Taylor lives in Brentwood with her husband, two dogs and a cat. She’s always on the lookout for new places to explore and ways to spend time outside. Get in touch: taylor@midcitydcnews.com; @rtaylorb. u

Gerard Brown, manager of the Rodent and Vector Control Division of the DC Department of Health, came to discuss control of the District’s rat population. Over the past five years, the rat population has increased an estimated 55%, largely due to new restaurant establishments. Brown mentioned that the mayor has increased the division’s budget and that he will be making new hires to address the problem. His team will respond to any call for a rat problem within 72 hours. Nigro noted that there was a particular problem with rats at Fifth and M streets NW. A number of abandoned and badly maintained properties in the area are sources of rats. An attendee mentioned that rats are able to gnaw through the trash cans that the District provides residents. Brown noted other initiatives to control rats. A pilot program to prevent rats from breeding uses “birth control.” The District has tested two types of smart trash cans, which are still being evaluated. Twelve businesses received government grants to purchase compactors to control their trash, most of them located around Ninth and U streets NW.

ABC Licensing Committee

Padro, chair of the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Committee, said that a meeting the previous week had considered a request for a new liquor license. Select Reserves is taking over a vacant space at 500 K St. NW and is requesting a Retailers Class A Liquor License. It is considering adding a deli and hopes to offer specialty alcoholic items. The ABC Committee recommended approval of the licensing request. The commissioners passed a resolution supporting the new license. The ABC Committee also considered the renewal of four Class C and D licenses for restaurants: Hanumanh (1604 Seventh St. NW), Rito Loco/El Techo (606 Florida Ave. NW), Le Pain Quotidien (433 Massachusetts Ave. NW) and Nicoletta Italian Kitchen (901 Fourth St. NW). The committee recommended approving all four renewals. The commissioners passed a resolution supporting the license renewals.

Transportation Advisory Committee

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Bloomingdale Bites by Taylor Barden Golden Robert and Mary Church Terrell House at 326 T St. NW. Photo: Alex Padro

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A Historical Facelift

Howard University is about to embark on a much-needed facelift for some of its historic buildings after the approval of almost $70 million in DC revenue bonds by the DC Council last month. The project will include restoration work to two historic homes in LeDroit owned by Howard as well as plans to upgrade one of Howard’s largest dorms. In total, the city’s grant of $69.82 million will go toward the remediation, rebates and “selective restoration” of the Robert and Mary Church Terrell house at 326 T St. NW and the Walter E. Washington House at 408-410 T St. NW. The Washington House is the former home of DC’s first mayor elected under home rule. The house currently does not serve a function for the school or the community, and neighbors have been hoping to see it become a usable property again. The Mary Church Terrell house has long been a discussion at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which supported the grant. It was included in the DC Preservation League’s Most Endangered Places List as early as 1999. The house is slated to be a “student-focused resource and amenity space within the LeDroit Park neighborhood,” and the Washington House will serve as “a university guest house for visiting scholars and VIPs,” according to Anthony Freeman, a senior real estate adviser for Howard. Freeman added that renovation of both properties is scheduled to commence this summer. In addition, a grant from the US Department of the Interior and the National Park Service will aid in the preservation of both properties and is part of $12.6 million awarded last year to “highlight stories related to the African American struggle for equality in the 20th century,” according to the National Park Service website. Though the restoration of these homes is a goal of the fund, the primary purpose of the bond issue is for the Harriet Tubman Quad project. Three of the buildings that make up the quad are the three oldest dorms on campus, constructed in 1929. Most other dorms

date back to the 1950s. The renovation plan includes increasing the number of beds in the quad from 614 to 661. Students will be transferred during the construction process with the goal of no student losing their ability to have housing. The renovations are on track to allow students to move in this fall.

Affordable on Florida?

The much-anticipated low-income housing venture on Florida Avenue in Truxton took a big public step forward last month. Mi Casa, which plans to deliver the Barnett-Adan Apartments, has filed for a change in zoning on the property, the first solid step toward building that the site has seen in a year. This project goes all the way back to 2016, when the site was released for requests for proposals on the land, along with a number of other DC-owned and unused sites. In 2018, Mi Casa won the bid for this parcel, promising to build 24 low-income units that span from one to three bedrooms. It will include six one-bedrooms, 12 two-bedrooms and six three-bedrooms; five of the units will be for households earning up to 30% of median family income (MFI), five for households earning up to 50% MFI, eight for households earning up to 60% MFI and six for households earning up to 80% MFI. In order to start building, MI Casa is seeking zoning approval to extend the MU-4 zone covering most of the 12,402-square-foot site into the RF-1 portion of the site. This action has finally been taken after quite a delay. The project was scheduled to break ground six months after the announcement in May 2018. The Barnett-Adan Apartments are only one of two major developments slated for that corner of Truxton. The entire block of 1600 North Capitol Street is slated for development. Development will include 6,385 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and 11 rear surface parking spaces. In an attempt to be a net-zero building, a solar array will be installed. The latest proposal also calls for 2,895 square feet of nonprofit office space on a mezzanine level. Taylor Barden Golden is a real estate agent with the Stokes Group at McEnearney Associates Inc. A former Hill staffer, Taylor lives in Brentwood with her husband, two dogs and a cat. She’s always on the lookout for new places to explore and ways to spend time outside. Get in touch: taylor@midcitydcnews. com; @rtaylorb. u

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reported on its review of a public space permit request for Leon (649 Seventh St. NW) to set up a sidewalk cafe. The committee had issues with chairs in one corner of the proposal and access to bicycle racks. The applicant agreed to amend the proposal to address these concerns, so the committee voted to support the public space request. The ANC voted to send its support for the request to the Public Space Committee at the District Department of Transportation (DDOT). Lopez presented three resolutions that the committee members wanted submitted to DDOT. First, they wanted 4½ Street, between K and L streets NW, converted to a one-way, southbound street. The second resolution was to request a cut in the median at Rhode Island Avenue and Fifth Street NW to allow wheelchair access across the street. The third was to install a four-way stop at the intersection of First and L streets NW. The commissioners voted to support all three resolutions and forward them to DDOT.

Mount Vernon 7-Eleven

Marriott brought up the issue of an earlier request for an outdoor sidewalk cafe from the proposed 7-Eleven store at 504 K St. NW. He noted that the official record for the application was still open, with a hearing on the matter at the end of July. No one representing the 7-Eleven had come before the commissioners to make a case for the permit. Padro added that there was a 7-Eleven in his area on Rhode Island Avenue and that it has had trash problems and not been responsive to the concerns of the community. The commissioners voted to oppose 7-Eleven’s application for a public space permit at its K Street location. They also passed a resolution to have the Office of Planning review the Mount Vernon Triangle Master Plan to see if a 7-Eleven, as opposed to a restaurant, is permitted at that location.

Zoning Committee

Padro explained that the zoning request for 1547 Seventh St. NW was actually a modification of an existing zoning approval. The previous case envisioned the addition of a third story to the building. Since then, the roof had collapsed, the building was bought by a receiver and the permits had expired. The new owner of the building is actually asking the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) for a reduction in zoning relief and plans to put a restaurant in the building by spring 2020. Tony Brown, chair of the Zoning Committee, said the members

approved the plans for the building at their meeting the previous week. The commissioners voted to support the BZA application.

Other Issues

A representative from the office of Councilmember Anita Bonds introduced a flyer entitled “What the FY2020 Budget Means for You & Your Family.” The representative explained that the recently passed budget was particularly important in preserving affordable housing. Padro responded that he was disappointed at Bonds’ vote on reserving the old Shaw Junior High School for a future Shaw middle school, and that he considered her a liar, having misrepresented the way that she would vote on three separate occasions. The commissioners approved two grants to community groups. One was of $3,000 to the Perry School to purchase backpacks and school supplies for 200 students to support them in the next term. The other was of $3,000 to Organization for Training Others in Need (OFT/ON) in partial support of a summer youth program, where participating youngsters will produce a play called “The Lemonade Stand.” Award of both grants is subject to the approval of the Office of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions. A representative from AT&T presented on the installation of small cells, new equipment that can support heavier network traffic and future technologies such as 5G. A request for public space permits to install small cells had been submitted to DDOT by three phone companies (AT&T, Crown Castle and Verizon). Small-cell installations, after they receive public space approval, do not need approval from the ANC, although the ANC will be notified before a small cell is installed. Small cells will be installed either on cobra streetlights or wooden utility poles. Installation of a small cell takes about five days. The Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District asked the commissioners to endorse the reauthorization of its charter as a business improvement district (BID). Reauthorization is required every five years. The commissioners voted to endorse the reauthorization. Marriott expressed his appreciation for the work that Padro did over the past six months to support the Save Shaw Middle School effort. ANC 6E held its next meeting on July 2 at the Northwest One Library, 155 L St. NW. The ANC does not meeting in August. Visit www.anc6e.org for more information. u

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notebook by Kathleen Donner

Creativity Workshop at the Phillips

Double Dutch 4 Fun

Double Dutch 4 Fun jumpers are passionate about teaching all ages to jump rope, learn fun tricks and get fit. It is an awesome inter-generational activity. Join them on Monday, July 15, 5 p.m., at Shaw Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. dclibrary. org/watha.

On Saturday, Aug. 3, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., let your creativity fly in four artmaking stations and an artmaterials “petting zoo.” $18 for one adult and one child; add $5 for each additional child. Reservations required at phillipscollection.org.

Kids Visit Free During Newseum’s Summer Fun Deal

Through Sept. 2, the Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, will waive admission for all visitors ages 18 and younger. With the purchase of at least one general adult ($24.95 plus tax) or senior ($19.95 plus tax) admission, up to four kids visit free (regular youth admission is $14.95 plus tax). newseum.org.

Library Takeout at NoMa Farmers Market

Kids’ Concert at the Arboretum

Andrés and Christina are the Latin Grammy-winning music duo 123 Andrés. Their award-winning music and lively concerts get the whole family dancing and learning, in Spanish and English. 123 Andrés tours nationally with concerts for kids and their families. Photo: David Rugeles

Saturday Morning at The National

You and your children are invited to the National Theatre on select Saturday mornings, at 9:30 and 11 a.m., for free programs that engage and inspire the young mind. Saturday programming is best suited for children four to ten. Siblings and friends of other ages are always welcome. Here’s the remaining summer lineup: July 13, 123 Andres; July 20, Alice in Wonderland; July 27, The Milkshake Duo; Aug. 3, Fox & Branch. The National Theatre is at 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Reserve free tickets at thenationaldc.org/saturdaymorning-national-season.

On Sundays, July 14 and Aug. 4, 9 to 11 a.m., Northwest One Library will pop-up at the NoMa Farmers Market, Second and L Streets NE. They invite you to stop by and say hello, participate in a kids craft, check out materials, renew your library card and learn about the DC Public Library #Read20 Summer Challenge. dclibrary.org/librarytakeout.

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On Thursday, July 25, 6 to 7:30 p.m. (gates open at 5:30 p.m.), the Rocknoceros perform in a special kids’ concert at the US National Arboretum. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and relax in the Meadow below the Capital Columns. Enter through the R Street NE gate (GPS: 2400 R St. NE). Dogs and alcohol are not permitted. Concerts are free but reservations required at fona.org.

Discover the Moon Day

On Friday, July 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., come to the Air and Space Museum on the Mall for a day of educational and fun family activities in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the Moon 50 years ago, they walked only a short distance from the Lunar Module Eagle to deploy

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experiments and collect rock samples. If we measure out their traverse, it would fit inside the Air and Space Museum. On Discover the Moon Day, you can start at the Lunar Module on display and “retrace” the Apollo 11 astronauts’ steps, visiting stations along a route approximately equivalent to the distances the astronauts walked. At these stations staffed by scientists and historians, explore photos and maps and learn about the area the astronauts traversed on the Moon. airandspace.si.edu.

Secrets of Egypt Family Day at National Geographic

Dumbarton House Day of Archaeology

On Saturday, July 20, 1 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW, presents their eighth annual Day of Archaeology Festival. Dedicated to the archaeology, history, and preservation of the DC area, this fun-filled, family event features archaeologists, mock-excavations, crafts, food, and 3D printed artifacts. Free. dumbartonhouse.org. Save the date--As the British marched closer on Aug. 24, 1814, Dolley Madison fled her beloved White House, taking refuge with the Carroll’s at Dumbarton House. On Dolley Days, July 24 and 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., enjoy special self-guided tours on Saturday and Sunday featuring special collection and archive documents related to the Madisons. On Saturday, bring the family and play historic lawn games, make ice cream, and enjoy kids’ activities. Free.

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EARTHRISE at the KC

While the world waits for the launch of Apollo 11 in 1969, three children of key NASA employees watch from different perspectives: a mathematician’s daughter, an astronaut’s son, and an engineer’s daughter. By dreaming a collective dream of landing on the moon together, the kids learn to understand the historic mission—not fear it. Lauren Gunderson’s immersive, original play commemorates the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Using projections, songs, and NASA footage, EARTHRISE captures the breathtaking feat of the first lunar landing. As the kids dream of voyaging to the moon and back, they discover how far “one small step” can propel them. On stage at the Kennedy Center, July

Secrets of Egypt Family Day is on Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at National Geographic Museum, 1145 17th St. NW. National Geographic takes you and your family back in Kaena Kekoa as Jasmine. Photo: Dean Van Meer time to ancient Egypt. Embark on a virtual visit to the land of the Nile some 3,500 years ago, when the queens of the 18th and 19th dynasties ruled over this storied empire. Check out their new multisensory exhibition, “Queens of Egypt,” where you’ll learn about the lives of seven incredible queens, visit the “Sistine Chapel of ancient Egypt,” and see more than 300 precious artifacts from every aspect of Egyptian women’s lives. Then try your hand at some hands-on activities, play Egyptian-themed games, see an Egyptian dance performance, and Discover a whole new world at Disney’s Aladdin, the much more. $5. Family hit Broadway musical. From the producer of The Lion Day is suggested for ages three to twelve. When King comes the timeless story of Aladdin, a thrillsigning up, you’ll be asked ing new production filled with unforgettable beauty, to select an arrival time magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an exslot. They ask that you traordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three stick to your arrival time slot--once on campus, wishes make the possibilities infinite. Disney’s Aladyou’ll be able to access all din is at the Kennedy Center from July 18 to Sept. 7. the activities and the muTickets are $39 to $179. It is recommended for ages seum with no time limit. nationalgeographic.org. six, up. kennedy-center.org.

Disney’s Aladdin at the KC

18 to Aug. 4. Most enjoyed by age five, up. $20. kennedy-center.org.

Help Build a LEGO Replica of the National Cathedral

If you missed the 83 years of construction it took to build Washington National Cathedral, now’s your chance to watch the Cathedral rise again--only this time out of LEGO bricks. When completed, an estimated 500,000 LEGO bricks will form a 1:40 scale replica of the Cathedral that’s more than 13 feet long, 8 feet tall and bigger than a minivan. It will be the world’s largest cathedral to be built from LEGO bricks. Visit the Cathedral and watch how a grand Cathedral is constructed. You can also buy a $2 brick in the Cathedral gift shop, and trained volunteers will help you snap your brick into place on the LEGO model. Read more at cathedral.org/lego.

The Ballad of Mu Lan: Courage, Honor, and Country

Courage, honor, and country! When China is forced to war with the invading Xia Xia, each family must send one man into battle. In her quest to protect her baba, our young heroine proves girls can do anything- including saving a nation. Inspired by Peking Opera, this partnership production with the Honolulu Theatre for Youth is full of music, pageantry, and humor. Best for age four, up. Plays through Aug. 11 at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD. imaginationstage.org.

Circus! at Glen Echo

In grand circus tradition, the “Greatest Show on Strings” features a collection of clowns, death-defying acrobats, and an amazing menagerie of fauna from the farthest reaches of the globe. Many of the acts were built more than 50 years ago for “Len Piper’s International Marionette Circus.” $12. On stage at Glen Echo through Aug. 4. Recommended for all ages. thepuppetco.org.

Strathmore’s Backyard Theater for Kids

On Thursday mornings at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.: July 11, Oran Etkin’s Timbalooloo; July 18, SOLE Defined-The R.E.M.I.X.; and July 25, Bee Parks & The Hornets. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 day-of, and free for ages two and under (but they require a ticket). These plays are ideal for ages three to eight. Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. strathmore.org. u

Discovery Theater on the Mall

On July 9 to 12, 10:30 a.m. and noon, enjoy Sprit of South Africa with Lesole’s Dance Project. South Africanborn Lesole Maine invites you to discover the vibrant dance heritage of his homeland. Experience the energy, customs, and cultures of South Africa as reflected in three distinctive regional dances: indlamu, a traditional Zulu village dance; a gumboot dance On July 30 to Aug. 2, 10:30 a.m. and noon, enjoy Beatboxing with Max. Max picks up the slapped out on gold mic to make some crazy-good mouth music—and wants everyone to join in! miner’s rubber boots; and the upbeat urban pantsula. And don’t miss the chance to try out some steps. For ages five to sixteen. On July 16 to 19, 10:30 a.m. and noon (also, July 16, 1:30 p.m. performance), enjoy Out of this World: The Science of Space. Live demonstrations, fun factoids, and space stuff with the Science Guys of Baltimore. Join them on a mission to investigate the physics and chemistry that govern the rotation and orbit of planets, how astronauts live in space, and power the spacecraft that hurtle among the stars. For ages five to twelve. On July 23 to 26, 10:30 a.m. and noon, enjoy Summer VIBEZ with SOLE Defined. The excitement of the hip-hop revolution used music as Afrocentric expression, social protest, and a celebration of life. Rewind to its golden age in a DJ-spun 90’s music and high-energy percussive tap and stepping show. For ages five to sixteen. On July 30 to Aug. 2, 10:30 and noon, enjoy Beatboxing with Max. Max picks up the mic to make some crazy-good mouth music—and wants everyone to join in! This astounding human beatbox introduces kids to the most powerful musical instrument ever: their own body. With lots of audience participation and exciting on-the-spot improvisations, Max covers themes in hip-hop culture, language, math, and music. Get ready to make some truly hip beats! For ages five to sixteen. Discovery Theater is at the Smithsonian Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW, on the National Mall. Tickets are $6 per child, $3 for under two and $8 for adults. discoverytheater.org.

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

Price BR

490,500 470,000 420,000

HOMES

784 Lamont St NW 777 Harvard St NW 911 Columbia Rd NW

Atlas District

Dupont Circle

1206 I St NE

1,265,000

Bloomingdale 20 Bryant St NW 132 S St NW 77 V St NW 36 Adams St NW

1,500,000 1,456,075 1,339,000 1,298,900

3 4 4 5 4

Brentwood 2256 13th St NE 2319 13th Pl NE 2207 13th St NE

495,000 388,000 292,000

Capitol Hill 311 F St NE 811 North Carolina Ave SE 239 12th St NE 220 14th St NE 515 6th St SE 512 Tennessee Ave NE 902 Maryland Ave NE 639 E St SE 622 Lexington Pl NE 252 10th St NE 716 12th St NE 210 E St NE 203 3rd St NE 607 F St NE 445 4th St NE 344 12th St SE 724 4th St NE 700 4th St NE 339 11th St SE 518 14th St NE 517 10th St SE 115 15th St NE 1414 E St SE 702 10th St NE 307 Tennessee Ave NE 222 17th Pl NE 106 3rd St NE 1305 Independence Ave SE 533 9th St NE 11 Browns Ct SE 1524 North Carolina Ave NE 1608 East Capitol Street (Rear) NE

2,375,000 2,150,000 1,860,000 1,625,000 1,601,000 1,585,000 1,470,000 1,390,000 1,248,500 1,111,000 1,070,000 1,069,000 1,060,000 1,050,000 1,025,000 989,500 911,200 907,500 899,000 898,000 875,000 871,000 850,000 849,000 839,900 774,000 750,000 740,000 630,000 582,500 569,000 303,000

Columbia Heights 3015 Sherman Ave NW 3519 10th St NW #1 & 2 1116 Monroe St NW 2609 11th St NW 3539 13th St NW 3740 9th St NW 3811 13th St NW 3657 13th St NW 1017 Fairmont St NW 1330 Randolph St NW 1345 Quincy St NW 2913 Georgia NW 780 Harvard St NW 1437 Monroe St NW

1,400,000 1,330,000 1,300,000 1,050,000 1,015,000 969,900 910,000 750,000 732,000 725,000 720,510 685,000 650,000 610,000

4 0 M I D CI T Y D C N EWS . C O M

3 3 3 5 5 4 4 4 9 4 5 4 3 3 4 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 2 2 2 1 8 6 7 5 6 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 4 4

1904 16th St NW 1724 Corcoran St NW 1739 Church St NW

1,104,500 2,155,000 1,545,000

3 3 2 3 4 4

Eckington 146 U St NE 71 Florida Ave NW 157 V St NE 213 R St NE #B 112 V St NE

815,000 779,000 704,000 630,000 555,000

4 3 4 3 3

Edgewood 2628 6th St NE

605,000

H Street Corridor 1210 I St NE 1236 G St NE 834 11th St NE 1320 Emerald St NE 1318 Florida Ave NE 1257 Wylie St NE 226 Parker St NE 694 4th St NE

850,000 810,000 735,000 684,000 675,000 640,000 621,000 600,000

Ledroit Park 1846 2nd St NW 2412 N Capitol St NW

992,500 897,000

Logan Circle 1314 S St NW 1329 Q St NW 1441 Rhode Island Ave NW #709

2,380,000 2,498,900 515,000

Mount Pleasant 1747 Kilbourne Pl NW 1854 Park Rd NW 1663 Harvard St NW 1807 Ingleside Ter NW 3423 Mount Pleasant St NW 1735 Harvard St NW

1,400,000 1,310,000 1,250,000 1,100,000 1,011,000 955,000

3 3 3 2 2 3 2 2 1 3 3 4 5 1 5 5 3 3 3 3

Noma 46 New York Ave NW

956,000

Old City #1 414 5th St SE 411 E St NE 1385 Florida Ave NE 1254 Carrollsburg Pl SW 1405 A St SE 1537 D St NE 632 1/2 Morton Pl NE 1724 A St SE 1114 5th St NE 1710 C St NE 1659 Rosedale St NE 739 18th St NE

1,055,000 962,000 950,000 785,000 780,000 700,000 699,900 675,000 650,000 560,000 447,000 400,000

Old City #2 1416 Q St NW 2012 Hillyer Pl NW

1,827,000 1,700,000

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 2 6 5

Park View 639 Lamont St NW 757 Irving St NW

740,000 735,000

3 3

Shaw 930 Westminster St NW 1534 6th St NW 600 Q St NW 1815 9th St NW 1421 1st St NW 504 R St NW

1,550,000 1,420,000 1,325,000 890,500 799,555 495,000

4 4 5 3 2 2

Trinidad 1211 Queen St NE 1315 Queen St NE 1712 Lyman Pl NE 1209 17th St NE 1349 Queen St NE 1722 Lyman Pl NE 1830 H St NE 1415 West Virginia Ave NE 1713 M St NE

759,000 600,000 555,000 535,000 495,000 495,000 489,000 450,000 440,000

U Street Corridor

4 3 2 3 3 3 2 3 3

315 12th St NE #100 1116 C St NE #201 752 9th St SE #302 1391 Pennsylvania Ave SE #266 1391 Pennsylvania Ave SE #466 1477 A St NE #1477 101 7th St SE #6 18 9th St NE #205 115 E St SE #304 1627 Massachusetts Ave SE #02

545,000 535,000 518,950 485,000 442,500 375,000 357,800 355,000 352,300 225,000

2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Central 1010 Massachusetts Ave NW #902 925 H St NW #703 1150 K St NW #507 2201 L St NW #319 1318 22nd St NW #301 1318 22nd St NW #403

725,000 700,000 435,000 395,000 382,500 480,000

2 1 1 1 1 1

Chinatown 809 6th St NW #52

550,000

Columbia Heights

3625 13th St NW #2 890,000 3 1421-1423 Chapin St NW #302 865,000 3 1114 Monroe St NW #Two 865,000 2 1104 Euclid St NW #1 852,000 3 638 Newton Pl NW #A 850,000 4 Woodley Park 1435 Perry Pl NW #2 820,000 3 2800 Cortland Pl NW 1,785,000 5 1135 Fairmont St NW #3 815,000 2 2816 28th St NW 1,557,500 3 3453 Holmead Pl NW #4 750,100 2 1323 Clifton St NW #35 745,000 2 Woodridge 1346 Monroe St NW #B 725,000 2 2707 18th St NE 759,000 4 1473 Harvard St NW #3 699,000 2 2649 Myrtle Ave NE 675,000 3 834 Lamont St NW #B 689,000 2 1845 Channing St NE 465,000 3 1473 Harvard St NW #2 669,000 2 3501 South Dakota Ave NE 429,900 3 1310 Spring Rd NW #A 640,000 2 2007 Douglas St NE 368,025 4 610 Newton Pl NW #3 607,500 2 2809 Sherman Ave NW #1 590,000 3 1473 Harvard St NW #1 584,000 2 580,000 2 CONDO 3013 11th St NW #2 3504 13th St NW #15 552,000 2 1450 Fairmont St NW #B 550,000 2 14Th Street Corridor 1316 Harvard St NW #1 549,000 2 1715 15th St NW #103 700,000 2 1444 Fairmont St NW #1 520,000 2 1429 Clifton St NW #2 649,900 2 2535 13th St NW #204 515,000 2 1429 Clifton St NW #1 589,000 2 1451 Harvard St NW #6 500,000 2 2012 15th St NW #1 495,000 1 1414 Belmont St NW #101 480,000 1 4620 Iowa Ave NW #3 350,000 2 652 Newton Pl NW #3 454,000 2 1329 Fairmont St NW #A 453,000 4 Adams Morgan 1390 Kenyon St NW #802 450,000 1 2440 16th St NW #423 389,000 1 1420 Harvard St NW #304 445,000 2 2611 Adams Mill Rd NW #303 355,000 1 1020 Monroe St NW #404 389,000 1 2008 16th St NW #6 213,500 2639 15th St NW #105 388,000 1 3500 13th St NW #504 382,100 1 Bloomingdale 1 3606 Rock Creek Church Rd NW #201 364,000 79 U St NW #D 929,000 3 3900-3902 14th St NW #611 352,000 1 33 Bryant St NW #2 815,000 3 1440 Columbia Rd NW #403 350,000 1 149 T St NW #1 740,000 3 1321 Fairmont St NW #207 345,000 1 1827 1st St NW #2 486,000 2 3900 14th St NW #207 324,950 1 2022 Flagler Pl NW #F302 410,000 1 2750 14th St NW #507 320,000 1 1611 1st St NW 410,000 1 1514 Newton St NW #B4 303,900 1 1225 Fairmont St NW #101 301,297 2 Capitol Hill 1458 Columbia Rd NW #400 256,200 1 1018 Capitol St NE #3 750,000 3 1345 K St SE #106 705,820 2 Downtown 520 E St NE #202 590,000 2 1150 K St NW #1008 593,000 2 1345 K St SE #305 589,900 1 1150 K St NW #804 445,000 1 2026 15th St NW 2126 12th Pl NW

1,405,000 1,150,000

4 3

Dupont Circle 1737 New Hampshire Ave NW #2 1762 Corcoran St NW #4 1801 Swann St NW #301 1721 21st St NW #103 1824 S St NW #104 1730 New Hampshire Ave NW #10 1615 Q St NW #408 1815 18th St NW #302 1916 17th St NW #115 1736 Willard St NW #403 1545 18th St NW #401 1711 Massachusetts Ave NW #523 1301 20th St NW #815 1777 T St NW #Ph5 1414 22nd St NW #26 1714 Swann St NW #4 1754 Willard St NW #2 1745 N St NW #401 1745 N St NW #507 1723 Q St NW #302 1745 N St NW #406 1631-1/2 19th St NW #D 1819 Corcoran St NW #7 1619 R St NW #503 1700 15th St NW #101 1545 18th St NW #603 1601 18th St NW #506 1260 21st St NW #500 1718 P St NW #T17 1718 P St NW #513 2008 16th St NW #2 1414 22nd St NW #51 1414 22nd St NW #43

1,010,000 735,000 705,000 704,000 587,500 555,000 485,000 450,000 449,000 395,000 317,500 300,000 248,500 1,620,000 1,440,000 901,000 792,700 784,900 699,000 664,000 648,400 632,000 606,000 537,000 457,000 425,000 330,000 305,000 285,000 251,000 244,000 1,495,000 789,900

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

Eckington 59 Randolph Pl NW #1 14 T St NE #3 14 T St NE #1 308 U St NE #1

710,000 635,000 580,000 537,500

H Street Corridor 1402 H St NE #506 1709 H St NE #1

630,000 465,000

Ledroit Park 512 U St NW #3

430,000

2 3 3 2 2 2 2

Logan Circle 1101 Q St NW #Ph2 1101 Q St NW #301 1445 N St NW #106 1200 Q St NW #202 1600 13th St NW #A 1401 Church St NW #524 1628 11th St NW #101 1515 11th St NW #2-4 1301 Rhode Island Ave NW #4 1450 Church St NW #301 1300 13th St NW #309 1441 Rhode Island Ave NW #412 1401 R St NW #304 903 M St NW #C 1441 Rhode Island Ave NW #708 1331 Vermont Ave NW #B 1420 N St NW #408 1245 13th St NW #409 1634 14th St NW #T001 1101 L St NW #610 1239 Vermont Ave NW #404 1117 10th St NW #211

1,029,900 999,900 627,500 465,000 2,364,763 1,650,000 990,500 895,000 824,000 750,000 650,000 625,000 574,900 529,000 527,500 485,000 480,000 399,000 355,000 245,000 420,000 674,900

Mt Vernon Square 475 K St NW #415 920 I St NW #913 920 I St NW #1105 475 K St NW #519 1110 5th St NW #1 400 Massachusetts Ave NW #410 1125 11th St NW #301 555 Massachusetts Ave NW #1311 811 4th St NW #1121

982,500 785,000 767,450 585,000 476,000 410,000 790,000 500,000 480,000

2 2 2 1 5 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 0 0 1 2 3 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 1

Noma 510 L St NE #B 614 I St NE #1 555 Massachusetts Ave NW #1108

1,249,900 699,000 452,000

Old City #1 242-A 14th St SE 819 D St NE #14 1350 Maryland Ave NE #409 401 13th St NE #402 308 18th Pl NE #2

885,000 528,500 504,900 470,000 350,000

3 3 1 2 1 1 1 2

Old City #2 1307 Riggs St NW #2 751 P St NW #4 1618 11th St NW #103 301 Massachusetts Ave NW #301 1309 P St NW #2 1441 Rhode Island Ave NW #310 2001 12th St NW #412 1767 U St NW #4 1239 Vermont Ave NW #805 1338 Vermont Ave NW #3 1407 W St NW #104 1711 Massachusetts Ave NW #811 1816 New Hampshire Ave NW #507 1 Scott Cir NW #506 1512 Marion St NW #102 1725 New Hampshire Ave NW #503

1,435,000 779,000 752,000 645,000 635,000 610,500 567,500 537,500 475,000 430,000 424,900 343,000 304,000 282,500 265,000 244,737

Park View 558 Harvard NW #B 3579 Warder St NW #2

1,200,000 530,000

Penn Quarter 616 E St NW #1155 616 E St NW #213 616 E St NW #818 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW #1016

925,000 839,000 795,000 372,000

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

U Street Corridor

2125 14th St NW #325W 1,184,900 3 2122 11th St NW #1 665,000 2 929 Florida Ave NW #5003 505,000 1 2111 11th St NW #7 959,000 3 2110 10th St NW #4 949,000 3 1469 Florida Ave NW #4 750,000 2 929 Florida Ave NW #3008 690,000 2 2125 14th St NW #217 569,900 2 2000 16th St NW #103 560,000 2 1390 V St NW #416 539,000 1 2000 16th St NW #605 421,000 1

CoOp Adams Morgan 1860 Clydesdale Pl NW #101 2707 Adams Mill Rd NW #408 1820 Clydesdale Pl NW #109

347,000 291,500 185,000

Capitol Hill 516 A St NE #B1

509,200

1,380,000 845,000 822,000 810,000 755,000 727,000 704,200

3 2 2 3 2 3 2

Trinidad 1169 Neal St NE #1 1230 Holbrook Ter NE #204 1210 Holbrook Ter NE #104 1229 18th St NE #201

702,000 340,000 331,000 270,000

Truxton Circle 1301 1st St NW #1

799,000

4 2 2 2 3

Central 1300 Massachusetts Ave NW #506

345,000

Shaw Columbia Heights 1526 6th St NW #Ph 1011 M St NW #310 751 P St NW #6 1824 9th St NW #2 1612 5th St NW #2 1826 9th St NW #1 929 Florida Ave NW #3005

1 1 0

429 Kenyon St NW #T-4 429 Kenyon St NW #T1

290,000 254,900

Dupont Circle 1526 17th St NW #210 1514 17th St NW #101 1915 16th St NW #701

530,000 407,500 417,000

Logan Circle 1701 16th St NW #234

479,000

Mount Pleasant 1820 Clydesdale Pl NW #406 1801 Clydesdale Pl NW #517 u

465,000 187,300

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