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FOR EXISTING & ASPIRING DISTRICT BUSINESSES SmartStart Program Integrated Licensing and Money Smart for Small Business Program Date: Monday, June 15, 2015 Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am Location: 1100 4th Street SW 2nd Floor (E-268) Washington, D.C. 20024 To Register: http://goo.gl/Trg5qE
A Comprehensive Guide for Small Business Planning Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Location: 1100 4th Street SW 4th Floor (E-4302) Washington, D.C. 20024 To Register: http://goo.gl/w752Vq
Navigating Government Contracting with DCPTAC
The Regulatory Process of Starting a Business
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2015 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Location: 1100 4th Street SW 4th Floor (E-4302) Washington, D.C. 20024 To Register: http://goo.gl/e7TYv9
Date: Monday, June 22, 2015 Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Location: Takoma Park Library, 416 Cedar Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20024 To Register: http://goo.gl/OwXrsJ
How to Open a Small Business by Navigating through DCRA’s Regulatory Process Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Location: 1100 4th Street SW 2nd Floor (E-200) Washington, D.C. 20024 To Register: http://goo.gl/kTdwBD
SBRC’s Navigating through Business Licensing and Corporations Process Date: Monday through Thursday Time: By Appointment between 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Location: 1100 4th Street SW 2nd Floor (E-268) Washington, D.C. 20024 To Register: http://bizdc.ecenterdirect.com
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your neighborhood 34 District Beat • Jonetta Rose Barras 36 The Numbers • Ed Lazere
Photo: irginia Canopy Tours, in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Bentonville, VA, enable visitors to tour the park by zipline.
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ummer is a perfect time to renew your acquaintance with the city-the monuments at night, the Mall museums, the patriotic “high” of a military band concert at the Capitol, an afternoon ball game at Nat’s Park, July 4th fireworks, a jog through Rock Creek Park, a picnic on the river. In summer, we eat outdoors, shop the farmers markets and catch a cricket match at West Potomac Park. It’s all here. Summer is also the time to consider getting your nose pierced, a tattoo on your butt, and make a resolution to walk more (not January 1 like everyone thinks). We seem to want a new experience, a new thrill, a new love or to find a new talent. So before we all have to get serious again in the fall, here are some suggestions on how to enjoy the classics and have an adventure during the next three months. Don’t waste them! (We have supplied you with a check-off list at the end of this article. Cut
ing. Feel free to bring a blanket, your leashed dog, kids and out-of-town guests. While locals are used to the sight of the sun setting over the Washington Monument, it invariably knocks visitors out. The DC Jazz Festival, June 10-16, is everywhere--The Phillips Collection, the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, UDC, THEARC, Tudor Place Historic House, The Atlas Performing Arts Center, Bohemian Caverns, the Japan Information and Cultural Center, Hecht Warehouse, The Hamilton Live, National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden; the Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library, Tryst, The Yards Park, the Anacostia Arts Center, Twins Jazz, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, We Act Radio, Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital and the Dorothy L. Heights Benning Neighborhood Library. We can’t keep up so we suggest you consult their online schedule. Some of it’s paid and some of it’s free. dcjazzfest.org On Sunday, June 14, 7:30 p.m, there is a sing-along of the Mozart Requiem under the baton of Cathedral Choral Society music director J. Reilly Lewis at the National Cathedral. Singers of all abilities are invited to join in. This sing-along is perfect for singers and singers at heart. Bring your own score or borrow one of theirs. You’re invited to experience the joy of choral singing in a grand setting. Tickets and score rental are $10.
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US Navy Band performs at the Navy Memorial
it out and plaster it to your refrigerator door. It will be a daily reminder to have a great DC summer.)
Listen to the music
A big part of a DC summer has always been the outdoor military band concerts in town and around the area. Weekday nights at 8 p.m., hear exquisite live music on the steps of the Capitol (west side). In addition, Navy Memorial “Concerts on the Avenue” are on Tuesdays, through Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m., at 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW and the Air Force Band plays every Friday night at 8 p.m. at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington. These concerts are casual and welcom-
Known for their learn-to-sail programs, DC Sail is DC’s only community sailing program. It offers beginning, intermediate lessons, social sailings, refresher courses and youth sailing. It’s a great way to get out on the water, support river health and your own personal healthy life style. dcsail.org This summer, you can explore an exact replica of the ship that brought the Marquis de Lafayette to George Washington with news of full French aid in 1780, helping turn the tide of the American Revolution. French tall ship Hermione will sail 3,819 miles across the Atlantic to commemorate Lafayette’s historic voyage before docking in Alexandria. On June 10, 11 and 12, there will be free, sailor-guided tours of Hermione including historic shipbuilding demonstrations, costumed characters and a traveling exhibition that tells the story of L’Hermione, its reconstruction, and Lafayette’s role in the American Revolution. visitalexandriava.com We’ve all seen DC Ducks on the streets hauling tourists around. Did you know that these odd-looking vehicles have a celebrated past? The DUKW’s were an essential part of the World War II Allied war effort. They were used to bring supplies to the soldiers in places where the enemy assumed that because there was no seaport, there was no means to make an effective landing. Today, the DUKW’s have been restored to their original condition and guests can take a 90 minute ride and see our monuments and museums before heading to the Potomac for a river cruise. Tickets are $39; $29 for kids 0-12. There is a substantial
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get you off the mat and onto the water for an outdoor yoga experience. Get all the known benefits of yoga-- greater flexibility and mental clarity, increased vitality and wellbeing--with the added bonus of practicing asana (yoga poses) in nature on the board. Holding poses on the paddle board encourages greater muscle activation through the constant isometric contractions needed to stabilize on the water. Classes are Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m.; Saturdays, 4:30-6 p.m. and Sundays, 9:30-11 a.m., all summer long, and are held in Potomac, MD at a location called Widewater off the C&O Canal. outdooryogadc.com Drop-ins are welcome at Meditation in Capitol Hill, Mondays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Hill Center. The meditations known as Lamrim are the basis for the teachings and guided meditations this season. The emphasis for this particular collection of Buddhist teachings was on practicality. We can use these teachings to form a consistent meditation practice which allows us to remain calm and happy throughout our life. $12 per class ($6 seniors/students/unemployed). Read more at meditation-dc.org/capitol-hill.
French tall ship L’Hermione
online discount. DC Residents, and those who live within a 50 mile radius of the District, can ride for free with one full-fare adult paying guest. It’s called their Hometown Pass. dcducks.com
Learn to dance
Dance Place, in the Brookland neighborhood, offers adult classes in African dance, Jazz, Salsa, AfroCuban, modern dance and hip-hop dance. You can drop-in any class, at any time, for $15 ($10 weekdays). And there’s a discount for 55+. You can also get a ClassPass at considerable savings. Dance Place is at 3225 8th St. NE. danceplace.org Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD, offers a dizzying array of ballroom dancing, swing, tango, salsa, Irish, belly and blues in their famous Spanish Ballroom. They even do Contra dancing (nothing to do with Daniel Ortega). Instead think Stroll or Virginia Reel where you’re facing your partner in a long line--hence “Contra.” Whether it’s a hot Latin dance like the Salsa or a precise, structured dance like Irish stepping, the instructors are professional, all are welcome and you don’t need to drag along a partner. It’s for grown-ups so they’re generally looking for a minimum age of 17. glenechopark.org
Learn to relax
Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga (SUP Yoga) class can
garden behind Heurich House Museum anytime between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays. Enter the garden from Sunderland Place, east end (Sunderland Place is one block long and behind the museum). You’ll see a sign. There’s only one table but there are lots of benches and a nice lawn. They ask that you take your trash with you. The museum itself is at 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW. in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Every third Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, the Heurich House Museum partners with a local craft brewery for house tours and beer tastings. Guided tours through Heurich’s Victorian mansion will discuss his brewery and the region’s rich brewing history. Guests must be 21 or older. heurichhouse.org Any bike or auto trip north or south on GW Parkway, will offer numerous picnic opportunities. It’s just a question of being able to pull over. We like Great Falls. It’s a terrific destination especially after a rain storm. And there’s plenty of parking. Fees are $5 per non-commercial vehicle for the car and its passengers. People who walkin or bike in (not in a car) are $3. These fees are good for 3 days. nps.gov/grfa
Try a new look
Fashion Trucks on U are the latest trend in fashion merchandising. Think “food trucks” but with a mix of designer scarfs, dresses, belts, hats and shoes instead of hot dogs, kebabs and tacos. Fashion trucks have interesting names--The Strut Truck, The Board Truck, Pichardo Mobile Boutique, The G Truck and Curbside Fashion Truck to name a few. Fashion Trucks on U has taken over the space
Plan a picnic
We all know people who will grab a folding chair, their lunch, a good book and wander onto public space and play the country squire. It’s one of the pleasures of city living. Especially good for this sort of activity are Lincoln Park, the Capitol Grounds (west side), grass on the National Mall, Yards Park, Meridian Park, and Fort Dupont Park. For a special experience, picnic in the
African Dance Class at Dance Place. Photo: Enoch Chan 2014.
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height. One thing you won’t find anymore is a tour of the chocolate factory. The factory is gone. The chocolate experience there now is just an elaborate retail store. One-day admission prices are $61.95 and $38.95 for guests 3-8. Kids two and under are free. There are some senior discounts. Go in the direction of Baltimore, 695 toward Towson, 83 north to Harrisburg and then 322 to Hershey. hersheypark.com All of these amusement parks offer early season deals, bring-a-friend deals, family specials, after 4 p.m. specials, single day admission, multiple day admission and online ticket purchase discounts. You’ll need to go to their websites and figure it all out.
A SUP Yoga Class on the C&O Canal seems to attract a lot of attention! Photo: Ted Usdin
where U Street Flea used to be--across from Nellie’s Sports Bar at 912 U St. NW. They operate on Sundays, noon-5 p.m. On weekends, the vendor’s area around Eastern Market is laden with jewelers’ stalls and all manner of scarf, hat and dress peddlers. The merchandise is often exotic and interestingly designed. It’s a way to jazz up your look for not a lot of money. Most only take cash. If you don’t mind pawing through racks of clothes, you mighty try Frugalista resale shop in Mount Pleasant. People who do well there are the ones who can stop in regularly and have a bit of time to browse. Frugalista is at 3069 Mount Pleasant St. NW. Also, for bargains, visit the store’s dcfrugalista. com. It’s a amazing website that offers vintage and gently used designer bags, belts, sweaters, shoes and boots for sale online.
Find an amusement park
Six Flags (the former Wild World) in Upper Marlboro is the closest of the area’s big amusement parks. There are 10 roller coasters in the park with the opening this summer of the Bourbon Street Fireball. Some of the roller coaster names are Apocalypse, BATWING Coaster and Mind Eraser--you get the point. There are also tons of rides for small kids and water rides. Prices are $59.99, general admission and $39.99 for guests under 48”. Kids 2 and under are free. sixflags.com It’s a little over two hours to Hersheypark in Hershey, PA. Hersheypark also has, in addition to roller coasters and kids rides, a large variety of water rides including a wave pool, wave rider, surge, riptide, pipeline, a boardwalk. All rides are rated by
Find a beach
and Aug. 8 and a Dragon Boat Festival on June 20. Before heading out, have a look at the town website at ci.north-beach.md.us and you’ll understand. Off the beltway, take Route 4 and then Route 260 to Chesapeake Beach and North Beach.
Enjoy the fruits of summer
Hall’s Green Farm, 506 Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro, MD, is a close-by pick-your-own farm that is open M day-Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (closed Sundays). The farm is located on Southeast Crain Highway, also known as 301, between Queen Anne Road and Trade Zone Avenue. Crops available for picking are cabbage, green beans, beets, tomatoes, yellow squash, bell peppers, okra, corn and potatoes. Fall vegetables include turnips, collards, rape, mustard greens and pumpkins. Call in advance to see what you can pick at 301-249-7669 or just take your chances. Sales are cash only and picking is weather permitting. Find more pick-your-own farms, listed by state and then country at pickyourown.org. It’s not summer without crabs. The St. Mary’s County Crab Festival is on Saturday, June 13 in Leonardtown, MD, about one hour, 15 minutes directly south--take Pennsylvania Ave. SE over the bridge, a right on Branch Ave. and Route 5 all the way to Leonardtown. Watch for signs. When you get there, you can enjoy steamed crabs, crab soup, crab cakes--also live music, kids’ activities, an antique car
The Beach is coming to the National Building Museum on July 4th. Spanning the Museum’s Great Hall, the BEACH, created in partnership with Snarkitecture, will cover 10,000 square feet and include an “ocean” of nearly one million recyclable translucent plastic balls. Monochromatic beach chairs and umbrellas will sprinkle the 50-foot wide “shoreline,” and the “ocean” will culminate in a mirrored wall that creates a seemingly infinite reflected expanse. You’re welcome to “swim” in the ocean, or spend an afternoon at the “shore’s” edge reading a good book, play beach-related games such as paddleball, grab a refreshing drink at the snack bar, or dangle your feet in the ocean off the pier. The Museum is also planning a snack concession to be operated through a partnership with Union Kitchen, a D.C.-based food incubator. Purchase tickets starting June 20. The National Building Museum is at 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. nbm.org If you’re interested in getting out of town, the Town of North Beach on the Chesapeake Bay is a quick trip and a fine destination. It’s about 45 minutes and a world away. For those who long for small town America, it’s all here-- movies on the Heurich House Museum is open to visitors. beach, name-the-boat contests. There are Photo: Courtesy of Heurich House Museum concerts on the beach on June 13, July 11,
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ling artifacts, and historic newspapers. 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 888-639-7386. newseum.org
Roam the festivals and fairgrounds
show, crafts. All proceeds benefit the Leonardtown Lions Club.
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Visitors 18 and younger are always free at the Phillips Collection. Teens will see paintings by Renoir and Rothko, Bonnard and O’Keeffe, van Gogh and Diebenkorn among the many impressionist and modern works that fill the museum. The blog (blog. phillipscollection.org) may give young people some idea of the gallery and the way it operates. 1600 21st St. NW, a short walk from the Dupont Circle Metro. Parking is tricky. Here’s a remarkable alternative to a movie and burger date. If you’re age 30 years or under you can pay your age at Arena Stage! Tickets go on sale eight weeks before the performance date, and patrons may purchase tickets by phone or in person. Pay-Your-Age tickets are limited to four per household. Arena is easy to get to, parking is not bad and, as a date, it’s as impressive as hell. The 2015-2016 season has been posted. Summer is the time for families to visit Newseum. From July 1 through Sept. 7, it’s free for kids 18 and younger with a paying adult. This summer’s blockbuster Reporting Vietnam at Newseum is on exhibition through Sept. 12. Vietnam was America’s first televised war. This exhibit explores the dramatic stories of how journalists brought news about the war to a divided nation through powerful photos and news footage, evocative music, 90 compel-
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the Mall (between 3rd and 4th Sts.) is between June 24-28 and July 1-5. Festival hours are 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., with special events taking place most evenings beginning at 7 p.m. This year the focus is Peru. Visitors to the festival will experience Peruvian culture through cooking and craft demonstrations, music and dance performances, moderated discussions, ritual and celebratory processions. Federal Center is the closest Metro. festival.si.edu The Prince George’s County Fair, the oldest running fair in Maryland, began in 1842 as a friendly gathering for local farmers to showcase their produce and livestock and have a little fun. Though it started out as mostly livestock and field crops, eventually it came to include competitions for the best jams, jellies, canned goods, pies, breads, cookies, clothing, quilts, and handicrafts. Rides and carnival games of chance. The PG fair really marks the end of summer, Sept. 10-13--the weather’s still warm and the kids are already back at school. Time to enjoy the harvest! It’s just off the beltway at Route US 301, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave., Upper Marlboro, MD. countyfair.org We’re sure the horses are terrified but the annual pony round-up at Chincoteague is necessary to keep the wild herd on the island healthy. The round-up is July 25 and 26; the beach walk is July 27; the pony swim and walk to the carnival grounds is July 29; the auction is July 30; and on July 31, the adult ponies will make the return swim to Assateague Island where they live in the wild. 2015 is 90th
year of the pony round-up, swim and sell-off. The foal sell-off prices range from about $1,300-$2,700. The beauty of this event is to see the ponies up close. The drive there is a little over three hours. chincoteague.com
Join the theater crowd
Summer presents an excellent opportunity to participate in the coming fall season as a volunteer usher, office help, production help, promotion help or any other kind of help they need. And you’d be surprised at how much work goes into the production of a play. We’re going to refer you to theatreindc.com for some idea of what’s around and listings of theater companies. Wade in and you’ll find a whole new world of production activity, arty friends and people who actually need you. Be on the look-out for the Shakespeare Theater Free-For-All later this summer. This year’s production is “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and it will be playing Sept. 1-13 at the Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. shakespearetheatre.org For 18 days every July, the annual Capital Fringe Festival creates a city filled with non-stop theatre, dance, music, visual art, and everything inbetween. Audiences enjoy nonstop, creative cultural experiences and artists develop their artistic visions in total freedom without any curatorial barriers from bringing that work to adventurous audiences. The impact is enormous as art takes over neighborhoods, animating the spaces of our city--
The BEACH is at the National Building Museum, July 4-through the end of summer. Image: Courtesy of the National Building Museum
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from traditional theaters to corner bars and vacant storefronts. Art will be everywhere this July 9-26. capitalfringe.org. The Capital Fringe year-round headquarters is now at 1358 Florida Ave. NE. It is a destination for conversation, art, community and an on-site bar.
Cool off in a pool
DC’s outdoor pools, indoor aquatic centers and spray parks are free for DC residents (have photo ID), spread throughout the city, and an easy pop-in for a quick dip, a lane work-out or just the same experience you had as a child running through a sprinkler. Every outdoor pool is open six days a week from June 20 through the Labor Day weekend with the exception of the Ft. Dupont pool which is closed for the season. The indoor aquatic centers are all open but may have their mid-day hours changed to accommodate camp groups. dpr.dc.gov Great Waves at Cameron Run is one of the area’s best waterparks. Located just off the beltway at 4001 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, Great Waves features 20 acres of pools and waterslides. It’s open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and is considered one of the premier waterparks in Northern Virginia. Entrance fees range from $3.95 to $15 depending on the day, holiday or not, height
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of the individual, age of the individual and time you enter. greatwaveswaterpark.com
Seek an adventure
Explore Shenandoah Valley hardwood forests in a thrilling new way--zipping through treetops with Virginia Canopy Tours. The tour offers a fresh adventure covering the environment, culture, history and wildlife. The grand finale is an exhilarating 1,000-plus footlong zip offering stunning views of Massanutten Mountain followed by a 30-foot rappel. Participants receive individual safety and braking training and are accompanied by two certified eco-trained guides who handle all gear and transfers. Participants are well-secured at all times when off the ground. Allow three hours for the experience. $89. Bentonville is about 85 miles directly west and a little beyond Front Royal. zipthepark.com For vicarious thrills and closer to home is the Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology Exhibition at National Geographic Museum through Jan. 3, 2016. A greeting recorded by Harrison Ford invites you to uncover the true origins of archaeological mysteries featuring an exclusive collection of original Indy props, models, concept art and costumes from all the films. The National Geographic Museum is at 1145 17th St. NW. 202-8577588. ationalgeographic.com Cumberland is just over two hours away in western Maryland. The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad makes the trip worthwhile. The round trip excursion, originating from downtown Cumberland, is a mix of mountain scenery and transportation history. Prices are $35, adults; $18, 12 and under for standard coach seating. wmsr.com
Become a serious sports fan
Virginia Canopy Tours, in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Bentonville, VA, enable visitors to tour the park by zipline.
The Prince George’s County Fair is Sept. 10-13
Many of people reading this article can walk to Nat’s Park. For others, it’s a short Metro or Circulator ride. (Fair warning: You will get a ticket if you park illegally near the park and that ticket will probably
be $100.) Major League Baseball games take up an entire evening or afternoon by the time you get there, watch the game, and get home. But a Washington National’s home game is a communal experience, the crowd has a lot of energy and game-day grandstand seating is always available. Two nights to look out for are July 3 and Aug. 7 when there are post game fireworks. Go Nat’s. washington.nationals.mlb.com ◆
DC SUMMER CHECK LIST Add your own and try to do half of them. Have a wonderful summer. ___ Dine Al fresco ___ Exercise Al fresco ___ Listen to music Al fresco ___ Watch a movie Al fresco ___ Discover a talent ___ Learn to dance (anything counts) ___ Leave your comfort zone ___ Become a sports fan (any sport) ___ Visit a private art gallery ___ Re-visit the memorials at night ___ Re-visit any Mall museum you haven’t been to in over 5 years ___ Find a new favorite out-of-own spot ___ Picnic outdoors ___ Enjoy DC swimming pools ___ Help out a new theater company ___ Spend a day at Newseum
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Truckeroo Food Trucks. Fridays, June 12, July 10, Aug. 21 and Sept. 11, 11 AM-11 PM. Eating events at the corner of Half St. and M St. SE, near Nat’s Park. Truckeroodc.com
July 4th National Symphony Orchestra Concert Full Dress Rehearsal. July 3, 7:30 PM. US Capitol west lawn. There will be a much smaller crowd at the concert rehearsal. Attendees will be allowed on the Capitol grounds starting at 3 PM. They will go through security and alcohol may be confiscated. Free. nso.org An American Celebration at Mount Vernon. July 4, 8 AM-5 PM. Mount Vernon salutes the first commander in chief with a dazzling display of made-for-daytime fireworks. Visitors will be treated to spectacular smoke fireworks in patriotic colors fired over the Potomac River. The event also includes an inspirational naturalization ceremony for 100 new citizens, military reenactments, a special wreathlaying ceremony, free birthday cake for all (while supplies last), and a visit from the “first” first couple, “General and Mrs. Washington.” An American Celebration at Mount Vernon is included in admission. 703-780-2000. mountvernon.org July 4th Fireworks and National Symphony Orchestra Concert. July 4, 8 PM. US Capitol west lawn. Fireworks at about 9:15 PM. No one will be allowed on the Capitol west lawn until 3 PM. Come early with a picnic and a blanket to the grounds of the Capitol for the National Symphony Orchestra Annual Independence Day Concert. The fireworks can be seen from all over the mall, from many rooftops and from across the river. There will be security checkpoints and alcohol may be confiscated. The fireworks and concert go on except in the case of extremely bad weather. The best source for up-to-the-minute information is local TV and radio stations. Free. nso.org “What to the Slave is the 4th of July?”. July 4, 11 AM-noon. On July 5, 1852 Frederick Douglass climbed onto a stage in Rochester, NY and into the history books. His audience that day came to hear just another 4th of July speech. What they got was as brilliant indictment of slavery and of those who would not lift a hand to attack “the accursed system” as the country had ever seen. On July 4th hear
Smithsonian Folklife Festival. June 24-28 and July 1-5. Festival hours are 11 AM-5:30 PM, with special events taking place most evenings beginning at 7 PM. Theme this year is PERÚ Pachamama. On the National Mall between 3rd and 4th, just north of the National Museum of the American Indian. festival.si.edu
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June 27, 11 AM-9 PM; and June 28, 11 AM-7:30 PM. Pennsylvania Ave. NW, between 9th and 14th. $12 a day, $20 for two day pass. bbqindc.com the speech ring out from the steps of Frederick Douglass’s own home in Washington, DC. Frederick Douglass national Historic Site, 1411 W St. SE, (corner of 15th and W). nps.gov/frdo Annual Independence Day Organ Recital at the National Cathedral. July 4, 11 AM. Free. 2025378980. nationalcathedral.org National Archives Celebrates the Fourth of July. July 4. Band performance, 8:30–9:45 AM; Ceremony, 10-11 AM; Family activities, 11 AM-4 PM. The celebration will include patriotic music, a dramatic reading of the Declaration by historical reenactors, and exciting free family activities and entertainment for all ages. Free. Constitution Ave. and 7th St. NW. 202357-5400. archives.gov Air Force Memorial Independence Day Celebration. July 4, 8 PM (fireworks over Washington Monument follow). Air Force Memorial at One Air Force Memorial Drive in Arlington, VA. (14th St. Bridge into Virginia, merge onto
Washington Blvd. and then Columbia Pike in the direction of the Navy Annex. Then follow signs and crowds.) Contemporary and patriotic tunes and spectacular views of the nighttime Washington, DC skyline. Free. airforcememorial.org
SPECIAL EVENTS
Celebration of Pride in the Nation’s Capital. Through June 24. Pride Parade is on June 13, 4:30-7:30 PM, in the Dupont and Logan Circle neighborhoods. Pride Festival is on June 14, noon-7 PM on Pennsylvania Ave. NW, between 3rd and 7th. capitalpride.org Scholarfest at Library of Congress. June 11, 9 AM-4:30 PM. Seventy top scholars participate in rapid-fire dialogues, panels and scholarly conversations on a series of thought-provoking topics beginning at the Thomas Jefferson Building. For a complete schedule, visit loc. gov/loc/kluge/news/scholarfest-2015.html. loc.gov
Art Walk in the Park at Glen Echo. July 3, Aug. 7, and Sept, 4, 6-8 PM. Glen Echo invites the public to visit all the Park’s resident visual arts studios in one evening in order to learn about their programs, meet resident artists and instructors, view artists at work in their studios, purchase unique artwork and gifts, and enjoy the beauty of the park. Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD. 301634-2222. glenechopark.org
OUTDOOR SUMMER MUSIC, THEATER AND MOVIES
The Fat and Greasy Citizens Brigade Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream. June 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, and 27, 8 PM (doors open at 7 PM) at Grace Episcopal Church in Georgetown, 1041 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Audience members will be able to lay out blankets, pack a picnic and enjoy a free performance out under the stars. In case of inclement weather, the show will be performed indoors. fgcitizens.org Navy Memorial Concerts on the Avenue. Tuesdays, through Sept. 1, 7:30 PM. 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NE. navyband.navy.mil Union Market Drive-In Movies. Fridays in June, 8 PM. Gates open at 6 PM, close at 7:45 PM. Free. Cars are $10. Union Market Parking Lot, 13905 5th St. NE. Get a car ticket at unionmarketdc.com. Air Force Band Concerts at the Air Force Memorial. Fridays in summer, 8 PM. Air Force
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Memorial at One Air Force Memorial Drive in Arlington, VA. (14th St. Bridge into Virginia, merge onto Washington Blvd. and then Columbia Pike in the direction of the Navy Annex. Then follow signs.) Expect a pleasing mix of contemporary and patriotic tunes and spectacular views of the nighttime Washington, DC skyline. airforcememorial.org American Root Music Concert Series at the Botanic Garden. June 11 and 25, July 9 and 23; 5-7 PM. June 11, Clarence “The Blues Man” Turner, Blues; June 25, Zydeco Crayz, Louisiana Roots Music; July 9, Big Daddy Love, Appalachian Rock; July 23, Moonshine Society, American Blues. Concerts are outside but go inside in bad weather. usbg.gov Military Band Concerts at the Capitol. Weeknights throughout summer, 8 PM. West side of the Capitol. There’s plenty of parking near the Botanic Garden. Hot 5 @ Hill Center: (outdoor) Jazz on a Summer’s Eve. June 14, Fred Foss; July 19, Rochelle Rice; Aug. 16, Sine Qua Non; Sept. 20, Nasar Abadey; 5 PM. Free concerts on the Hill Center grounds. Performances are preceeded by a short Q&A with the artists. Sponsored by Stella Artois. Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. hillcenterdc.org Glen Echo Park Free Summer Concerts. 7:30 PM. June 18, Clarence “The Blues Man” Turner; June 25, David Sager’s Pie in the Sky Jazz Band; July 2, Flutes on the Brink; July 9, QuinTango; July 16, Lilt; July 23, Only Lonesome; July 31, Seth Kibel Quartet; Aug. 6, Trio Caliente, Aug. 13, Terraplane; Aug. 20, Quiles & Cloud; and Aug. 27, US Air Force Strings. Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD. glenechopark.org “Tunes in the Triangle” Lunch and Dinner Experiences. June 25, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM and 6-8 PM, Phil Kominski (Top 40/Rock/Pop); and July 23, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM and 6-8 PM, Andrea Pais (Soul/R&B/Pop). The concerts are free and guests are encouraged to pack a picnic, bring a blanket or chair, friends, family, kids and pets. Evening concerts will include popular games--corn hole, hula hoops, bubbles and more--with free lemonade available and food offered for sale by favorite food trucks. Lunchtime concerts at 5th & K St. Plaza, NW. Evening concerts at Milian Park at Massachusetts Ave. and 5th St. NW. Summer Screen. Wednesdays, through Aug. 19. Free outdoor film series featuring music, giveaways, food trucks, picnicking and great movies. NoMa Summer Screen at Storey Park Lot, 1005 First St. NE, which will be temporarily transformed for 2015 into a mural-filled urban park. Here’s the remaining lineup: June 10-Bride & Prejudice; June 17-Flashdance; June 24-Strictly Ballroom; July 1-Grease; July
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Deanna Bogart performs on June 19. Photo: Bette Bitting
Jazz in the Garden Concerts at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
Fridays through Aug. 28, 5-8:30 PM. June 5, Robert Jospé featuring Butch Taylor (drums and keyboards); June 12, DC Jazz Festival presents George V. Johnson, Jr. (jazz vocals); June 19, Deanna Bogart (“bluesion,” blues fusion); June 26, Marty Nau (saxophone); July 3, Speakers of the House (old school funk, boogaloo, and rock); July 10, Hendrik Meurkens (vibes and harmonica); July 17, Lao Tizer (keyboards); July 24, Sin Miedo (salsa); July 31, Incendio (acoustic guitar); Aug. 7, Miles Stiebel (jazz violin); Aug. 14, Origem (Brazilian jazz); Aug. 21, Seth Kibel (clarinet); Aug. 28, Afro Bop Alliance (Latin jazz). Concerts may be cancelled due to excessive heat or inclement weather. For up-to-date information, visit nga.gov/jazz or call 202-289-3360.
8-Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo; July 15-Singing in the Rain; July 22-Save the Last DanceJuly 29-Moulin Rouge; Aug. 5-Stomp the Yard; and Aug. 12-Footloose. Movies start at dark and are screened with subtitles. Coolers, children and friendly (leashed) dogs are welcome. They encourage moviegoers to bring chairs, blankets, Frisbees, and picnic coolers to connect with friends and neighbors starting at 7:00 PM. nomabid.org Jazz in the Garden Concerts at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. Fridays through Aug. 28, 5-8:30 PM. June 5, Robert Jospé featuring Butch Taylor (drums and keyboards); June 12, DC Jazz Festival presents George V. Johnson, Jr. (jazz vocals); June 19, Deanna Bogart (“bluesion,” blues fusion); June 26, Marty Nau (saxophone); July 3, Speakers of the House (old school funk, boogaloo, and rock); July 10, Hendrik Meurkens (vibes and harmonica); July 17, Lao Tizer (keyboards); July 24, Sin Miedo (salsa); July 31, Incendio (acoustic guitar); Aug. 7, Miles Stiebel (jazz violin); Aug. 14, Origem (Brazilian jazz); Aug. 21, Seth Kibel (clarinet); Aug. 28, Afro Bop Alliance (Latin jazz). Concerts may be cancelled due to excessive heat or inclement weather. For
up-to-date information, visit nga.gov/jazz or call 202-289-3360. Marine Barracks Sunset Parades at Iwo Jima Memorial. Tuesdays, through Aug. 11, 7-8 PM (Aug. 4 and 11 begin 30 minutes earlier). Lawn seating. Bring blankets and chairs. No public parking available at the Memorial grounds on Parade evenings. Guests may park at the Arlington National Cemetery Visitors’ Center for a small fee. Marine Barracks provides a free shuttle bus service from the visitors center to and from the memorial grounds. barracks.marines.mil 2015 Twilight Tattoo at Fort Myer. Wednesdays (except July 1), through Aug. 19 , 7 PM with preceremony pageantry starting at 6:45 PM. Members of the 3rd US Infantry (The Old Guard), the US Army Band “Pershings Own,” Fife and Drum Corps and the US Army Drill Team will perform an hourlong sunset military Pageant. Over 100 Old Guard soldiers dressed in period uniforms will provide a glimpse of Army history from colonial times to the soldier of the future. The Twilight Tattoo will be performed on Summerall Field from through June, and on Whipple Field, July through August. twilight. mdw.army.mil
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Marine Barracks Row Evening Parades. Fridays through Aug. 28, 8:45-10 PM. Performance features music and precision marching, the Evening Parade features “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, “The Commandant’s Own” The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the Marine Corps Color Guard, the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Ceremonial Marchers, and LCpl. Chesty XIII, the official mascot of Marine Barracks Washington. Reservations suggested. barracks.marines.mil
June 26, The Morrison Brothers Band; June 27, Snakehips; June 30, Basement Jaxx (Live); July 2, POWERMAN 5000. 815 V St. NW. 877435-9849. 930.com
Yard’s Park Friday Night Concert Series. Fridays, through Sept. 11, 6:30-8:30 PM. Come to Yards Park to relax and enjoy the river view, fantastic bands, food and beverage, and a large variety of great restaurants within a 5-minute walk from the park. Family-friendly lyrics and grassy open space make this an enjoyable event for adults and kids alike. The Yards Park, 355 Water St. SE. yardspark.org
Music at the Atlas. June 11, 8 PM, Brad Linde’s BIG OL’ ENSEMBLE presents new music big band music by Elliott Hughes. Atlas performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-3997993. atlasarts.org
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Church of the Epiphany Weekly Concerts. Every Tuesday, 12:10 PM. Free but a free will offering taken. 1317 G ST. NW. 202-347-2635. epiphanydc.org
Music at Ebenezers. June 6, Josh Harty; June 12, Danielle Ate the Sandwich, Heather Mae, Joy Ike; June 13, Grace Fuisz; June 18, Annalise Emerick, Brian Dunne, KaiL Baxley; June 19, Carolyn Crysdale (full band). Ebenezers Coffeehouse, 201 F St. NE. 202-558-6900. ebenezerscoffeehouse.com Music at The Howard. June 7, Geto Boys; June 9, Mago de Oz; June 12, Fito Paez, Solo al Piabno; June 14 Girard Street Garvey & Cane; June 17 Vertical Horizon; June 19, Pee Wee Ellis, Alec Dankworth & Abass Dodoo; June 20, Bankyard Band and Northeast Groovers; June 24, Jody Watley; June 26, The Damnwells; June 27, Bunji Garlin Live; June 29, Fucked Up w/ Doomsquad; July 2, Freshlyground. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. 202-803-2899. thehowardtheatre.com Music at Black Cat. June 7, Algiers; June 9, Ed Schrader’s Music Beat; June 10, Uke-Hunt; June 11, Until the Ribbon Breaks; June 12, Booty Rax Pride Party; June 13, Babe Rainbow; June 14, The Real McKenzies, The Boids; June 15, Dave Monks; June 16, Helio Sequence; June 17, Pattern is Movement; June 18, Banding Together 2015; June 20, Goodnight, Texas; June 21, Jaga Jazzist; June 23, Total Babes; June 24, The Max Levine Ensemble; June 25, Blonde Redhead; June 27 Super Art Fight Goes Totally 80’s; June 28, The Adolescents; June 30, San Cisco; July 1, Darkest Hour, 20th Anniversary Tour; July 3, Little War Twins. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. blackcatdc.com Music at 9:30. June 7, The Vaccines; June 8, SBTRKT; June 9, Paul Weller; June 11, A-Trak; June 12, Who’s Bad: The World’s #1 Michael Jackson Tribute Band; June 13, Mixtape Pride Party; June 15, Josh Rouse; June 16, Best Coast; June 17, Jungle; June 18, Soul Asylum & Meat Puppets; JUne 19, White Ford Bronco;
Music at Sixth and I. June 10, Rhye; June 14, The Cookers; June 18, Muzsikás and Glass House Orchestra; June 20, The 18th Street Singers 10th Anniversary Concert. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 202-4083100. sixthandi.org
Music at the Lincoln. June 15, Neko Case; June 21, The Blackbirds and Tom Browne. Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. 202-328-6000. thelincolndc.com
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Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead at the Folger. Through June 21. Stoppard’s feast of wordplay and wit thrusts two of Shakespeare’s most incidental characters into the limelight. Courtiers and close compatriots, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern find themselves in Elsinore with the dubious task of identifying what afflicts their childhood friend Hamlet. Folger Shakespeare Theater, 201 E. Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077. folger.edu Jumpers for Goalposts at Studio. Through June 21. Hope springs eternal in the postgame locker room of Barely Athletic, an amateur soccer team competing in the five-a-side pub league in Hull, a Yorkshire fishing city that’s seen better days (as have these athletes). Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. 202332-3300. studiotheatre.org Zombie: The American at Woolly. Through June 21. The year is 2063 and Thom Valentine, the first openly gay President of the United States, faces a host of problems: an imminent civil war, the threat of an African invasion, an adulterous First Gentleman, and zombies in the basement of the White House! Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D St. NW. 202-393-3939. woollymammoth.net Swing Time--The Musical at the Naval Heritage Center. Through June 27. Swing Time brings back the sights and sounds of the World War II era with an authentic, “big band” recreation of a war bond radio broadcast. Burke Theater, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. swingtimethemusical.com
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Tartuffe at Shakespeare. Through July 5. Orgon has fallen under the spell of the pious fraud Tartuffe, at great cost to his family and household, in Tartuffe, Molière’s crowning achievement and scathing indictment of religious hypocrisy. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-547-1122. shakespearetheatre.org
Bloomingdale Farmer’s Market. Sundays, 9 AM-1 PM, through Nov 22. 1st and R Sts. NW. 202-536-5571. marketsandmore.info
The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife at Theater J. Through July 5. Marjorie Taub, Upper West Sider and devoted lady who lunches, is deep in the throes of mid-life existential ennui when an enigmatic childhood friend with a taste for mischief unexpectedly arrives at her door. Theater J, 1529 16th St. NW. 800-494-8497. washingtondcjcc.org
Dupont Circle Farmer’s Market. Sundays (rain or shine), year round, 10 AM-1 PM. 20th St. and Mass. Ave. NW, 1500 block of 20th St. NW (between Mass. Ave. and Q St. in the adjacent parking lot of PNC Bank). 202-362-8889. freshfarmmarket.org
Occupied Territories at Anacostia Playhouse. June 10July 5. Highly physical, Occupied Territories tears away easy boundaries to question how bodies, minds, and souls are vast territories altered by the relentless history of War. Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Pl. SE. Tickets may be purchased at anacostiaplayhouse.com. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Keegan. June 27, July 26. Andrew Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW. 202-2653767. keegantheatre.com
SPORTS AND FITNESS
14th & U Farmer’s Market. Saturdays, 9 AM-1 PM. 14th and U Sts. NW. marketsandmore.info
Foggy Bottom Farmer’s Market. Wednesdays, 3-7 PM, through Nov. 25. Market at 23rd and I St. NW. SNAP (EBT/Food Stamps) & G World card accepted. freshfarmmarkets.org Farmer’s Market by the White House. Thursdays, 11 AM-2 PM, through Nov. 19. Market at 810 Vermont Ave. NW. SNAP (EBT/Food Stamps) accepted. freshfarmmarkets.org CityCenterDC Farmer’s Market. Tuesdays, 11 AM-2 PM, through Oct. 27. Market at I St. NW, between 10th and 11th. SNAP (EBT/Food Stamps) accepted. freshfarmmarkets.org
Shaw Skate Park. A 11,000 sq. foot skate park in the Shaw neighborhood. 11th and Rhode Island Ave. NW.
Mount Vernon Triangle Farm Stand. Saturdays, 10 AM-1 PM, May 16-Oct. 31. 5th & K Sts. NW. freshfarmmarkets.org
Nearby public tennis courts. Banneker Community Center (eight outdoor tennis courts), 2500 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-673-6861. Kennedy Recreation Center (one outdoor tennis court), 1401 7th St. NW. 202-6714794. All courts are open daily, dawn to dusk. Some are lighted for extended evening play. Courts are available on a firstcome, firstserved basis for one hour intervals; extended use of tennis courts requires a permit. Proper shoes and attire is required. 202-671-0314. dpr. dc.gov/dpr
Market SW “night market”. June 26, July 24, Aug. 28, Sept. 25 and Oct. 23, 4-9 PM. Bills itself as “an evening of arts, food, flea & fun, live music.” Market is at 4th and M Sts. SW. marketswdc.com
Nearby outdoor public pools. Francis Pool, 2435 N St. NW; East Potomac Pool, 972 Ohio Dr. SW; Randall Pool, S. Capitol and I sts. SW. All DC public pools are free for DC residents. Have ID. dpr.dc.gov
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Nearby indoor public pools. Turkey Thicket, 1100 Michigan Ave. NE. 202-576-9236. Rumsey Pool, 635 No.Carolina Ave. SE. 202-724-4495. All DC public pools are free for DC residents. Have ID. dpr.dc.gov
Fashion Trucks on U. Sundays, noon-5 PM. Fashion Trucks offer a mix of crafts, clothes, accessories and jewelry at the former home of the Sunday U St Flea in the parking lot, next to Nellie’s Sports Bar at 912 U St. NW. ustreetflea.com
National Archives Hosts Conference on Declaration of Independence. June 23, 9:15 AM-4:15 PM. National Archives will host a free conference on the Declaration of Independence titled “Punctuating Happiness,” in the William G. McGowan Theater of the National Archives. The conference is free and open to the public, and advance registration is required at phdc2015.eventbrite. com. archives.gov
Roller Skating at Anacostia Park. Skate weekdays in summer, 11 AM-5:45 PM and weekends, 11 AM-6:45 PM. This is a covered, outdoor skating pavilion. Free. One hour free skate “rental” has started but sizes and supplies are limited. Go east on Penn. Ave. across Anacostia River and make the first right turn onto Fairlawn Ave. and another right onto Nicholson and then into the park. 202-472-3873. nps.gov/anac
DC Statehood and Representative Democracy Discussion. June 25, 7 PM. A distinguished panel of experts will discuss the current state of our the representative democracy, focusing on the unique status of the District of Columbia along with other voting rights issues. Moderated by Lenny Steinhorn, of American University, panelists include former DC Mayor Anthony Williams; former Member of Congress Jim Walsh (R-NY) ; and others. National Archives, 700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. archives.gov
MARKETS
All Ways Mount Pleasant. First Saturday, noon-2 PM. LaCasa. All Ways is a citizen’s association primarily for the tenants of the larger apartment buildings of Mount Pleasant. 3166 Mt. Pleasant St. NW. aass.org
Penn Quarter Farmer’s Market. Thursdays, 3-7 PM, through Dec 17. Market at north end of 8th St. NW, between D and E St. SNAP (EBT/Food Stamps) accepted. freshfarmmarkets.org
Chinatown Revitalization Council. Fourth Monday, 7-8 PM. 510 I St. NW. Chinatown Revitalization Council (CRC)
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ummer is an exciting time for dining, when crisp, colorful summer vegetables are highlighted on menus across the city. Table, an intimate yet welcoming bistro, opened in Shaw in January 2013 and immediately made an impression on the restaurant scene. Bon Appetit named it one of their best new restaurants of 2013, and last year it was included on Washingtonian’s best restaurant list. It’s easy to see why. Chef Patrick Robinson marries clean, simple American cuisine and zaps it with a touch of French influence that elevates the offerings, and utilizes the freshest of what’s in season. Beignets, cassoulets, panna cotta have all graced the menu. However, in my opinion, it’s what Table does with vegetables that really stands out. It’s well established that DC has moved away from the carb and protein-heavy menus of times past, as diners are more knowledgeable about sustainable and healthy eating, exemplified in the explosion of the farm-to-table esthetic. Vegetables are not merely side dishes anymore. This is where Table shines. The menu includes one of the few (affordable) vegetarian tasting menus on offer in the city, with dishes such as intensely colored beetroot soup with crème fraiche and puff pastry, and a cauliflower dish prepared in the French “meuniere” style. Meaning “miller’s wife,” the preparation is traditionally reserved for fish, where it is dredged in flour before being cooked in brown butter with parsley and lemon juice. Cauliflower is the perfect host for Table’s version of the buttery meuniere sauce, which includes leeks, hazelnuts and capers. The meatiness of the vegetable complements the simple yet decadent sauce, neither is overpowered by the other. The ricotta gnudi – gnudi re-
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sembles a small dumpling – has pillowy rounds of ricotta nestled in a deep and flavorful romesco sauce. Slightly charred wedges of brussel sprout hover along the edges of the bowl, adding crunch and smoke. The menu reads like the result of a late spring evening’s walk through a magical garden. Who could resist a white asparagus soup with shaved baby vegetables? Or ricotta beignets laced with orange blossom honey? Not anyone I want to eat with. It’s difficult to make vegetables the star. One has to be extremely skilled in the kitchen to be innovative enough to make a carnivorously inclined individual even think about ordering a plate of cauliflower, and Table has succeeded in this area. Even when vegetables are on the side, they are so beautifully prepared and presented, that they steal a little thunder from whatever meat they are draped across, below or beside. Squid stuffed with swiss chard pesto on a bed of piperade (a combo of onion, green peppers and tomatoes cooked down with red Espelette pepper) and serrano ham is delightfully colorful, the bright green of the pesto mixing in with the intensity of the reds. Crispy-skinned guinea hen is flanked by a hill of ramps, carrot and white onion – and there’s an added surprise of Cauliflower Meuniere is a guest favorite, and one of the Chef’s favorites as well. The cauliflower is pan seared and basted with brown butter and lemon, finished with capers and leeks and toasted hazelnuts.
a soft, glazed meatball plopped in the middle. But even with both guinea hen and meatball sitting in a cherry reduction sauce, I still found my attention drifting to the mound of colorful baby veggies. A dry aged NY strip steak should have been the main event – but the slightly crispy, thick cut salted slices of sweet potato nearly upstaged the beautiful piece of meat. Table not only shows its love affair with its vegetables through its food – outside, one can’t help but notice the large vertical hanging planters, laden with various greenery. Upon entering, a similar swath of wall is covered with herbs and plants.
We get our New York Strip locally sourced from Roseda Farms in Maryland where the cattle is carefully bred and naturally grass fed. We pan sear and butter baste it, finish with salt and pepper, a red wine sauce and serve it with roasted sweet, gold and purple potatoes.
Chef Patrick Robinson marries clean, simple American cuisine and zaps it with a touch of French influence that elevates the offerings, and utilizes the freshest of what’s in season.
The restaurant itself is small, with only about ten tables (a mix of two and four tops) combined with two chef ’s tables that abut the long open-access kitchen in the middle of the space. Keeping on trend with the more thoughtful way we eat these days, people want to see chefs and their teams in action, to feel more connected with food and the artistry that goes into it. Even if you aren’t at a chef ’s table, you can easily watch the chef at work – a positive aspect of a not-so-huge space. And the rooftop garden terrace is a must for a glass of rose and a bite on a warm summer evening. Vegetables can be tricky. A small eating space can be tricky. Delivering fresh, seasonal, streamlined yet interesting European influenced dishes in a small space showcasing as many vegetables as possible sounds like a challenge indeed. And yet this is exactly what Table has done, demonstrating this cozy neighborhood spot probably hasn’t seen the last of its accolades come in. u
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Let’s Get Physical Sweat While You Shake It by Jazelle Hunt
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ll was calm and mostly normal when I entered the group fitness studio at BodySmith Gym in Logan Circle. People were stretching lightly. The petite instructor, appropriately named Elena Littles, came in with near-ecstatic energy and greeted everyone by name. But there was a DJ setting up in the corner, and club lights were lined along the studio mirror. And after about 15 people arrived, Littles gave the most enthusiastic welcome and introduction I’ve encountered so far in my Let’s Get Physical travels. “We can’t have this kind of down energy, it’s awkward,” she exclaimed after introducing herself. “We need to get turned up!” The lights went off. Pink and blue club lights stayed on. Fergie’s “Fergalicious” blasted through the small studio and class took off like a speeding Ferrari, with everyone bouncing on the balls of their feet through a set of the peppiest jumping jacks ever. Did I mention it was 7 o’clock in the morning? The class was 305 Fitness, a dance-cardio workout featuring sports drills, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and high-energy choreography, simmered in Miami and served hot in the District and New York. I’ve never been to a rave, but I imagine it would be similar to 305: loud, sweaty, and full of people moving their bodies like they’re high on life. For the first 30 minutes of the 55-minute session the class powered through high-impact cardio, moving forward, backward, and facing all sides of the room. I couldn’t tell the difference between the warm-up and the bulk of the workout. It felt like every move involved bouncing like a runner waiting for the stoplight to change. From fast-paced grapevine steps into a side crunch, to a lunge-like move reminiscent of the Jamaican Willie bounce dance from the early 2000s, being light on your feet was a must. DJ Daywalker, known elsewhere as Patrick FitzGerald, spun a seamless set of club tracks such as “Move, Shake, Drop,” by DJ Laz and Flo-Rida, and a dance mix of “Habits (Stay High)” by Tove Lo. At some point there was an uptempo “Uptown Funk” remix. Yes – there was an uptempo version of a song that is already uptempo. Choreography is evenly laced throughout and
it’s sexy at times, with R&B body rolls, hip shakes, shoulder shimmies, and so many squats disguised as hip-hop booty pops. All of the moves, dance and otherwise, are repetitive. Some of the choreography blocks are linked to particular songs, but it’s not impossible to catch on, or at least fake it in time to the beat. The middle 10 minutes of class is for toning – this time it was abs work on the floor – and HIIT. The latter is like something out of an athletic conditioning camp, with jumping squats, high knees, and quick feet drills.
ing “Yassss!” when he or she really gets into it. Somewhere along the way it gets easy to slip into a less
laborious, enjoyable groove. Littles’ class “is very free-spirited … with the music you don’t even think about it, about working out,” says Kevin McCurdy, who lives in Palisades and has been taking 305 for almost a year. “You get to let loose and make friends.” There’s also the physical benefit. After class I felt awake, but my legs were leaden and sore in places the following day. “I love the energy of this class. I’ve lost 20 pounds,” says Katie Byerly, a Logan Also, the air conditioning only comes on for the toning/HIIT block and the cool down, so I soaked through my tank top about 20 minutes in. (Pro-tip: Bring water and maybe wear shorts – certainly not velour sweats, like yours truly.) It all sounds like a lot of work – and it is – but there’s also DJ Daywalker’s spins, which set the tone and make class feel like one big party. And of course there’s Littles, with her irresistibly fun personality, coming up and dancing with each person, pointing and scream-
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Circle resident who’s also been a 305 regular for close to a year. “I’ve formed lots of good friendships through this class.” Littles, a former Redskins cheerleader and Howard University sports medicine student, says that 305 is a great strength training method as well. “From other people’s experience and my experience too … I have more energy to do things,” she says. Littles has been a 305 instructor since it came to the District last fall. “My body can stand a lot more strenuous exercise.” Byerly and McCurdy have never had any dance training, and they say learning the choreography is the hardest part. According to 305 Fitness, it takes about three classes to get it down. Most people, when they come in for the first time, are a little intimidated, according to Littles. “But then, when they see how crazy everyone is going, and seeing that everyone’s really letting loose – the lights are dim, there’s [club] lights – you really get the feeling that you’re not being judged.” She adds, “I feel like sometimes DC can be such a serious city. When I instruct class and see people really come out of themselves and step into the moment, that’s so much fun for me. And 305 is fun. Who doesn’t want to shake their butt seriously!” 305 Fitness DC is offered exclusively at BodySmith Gym + Studio (1630 14th St. NW, 202-772-0001) daily barring unexpected cancellations. Both morning and evening classes are available. It’s $24 to drop in; $29 for three classes for new clients; $115 for five classes; $210 for 10 classes. There are also $99 unlimited six-month memberships and $175 month-to-month memberships available through a lottery system. Call 212-4750425 for more information or visit www.305fitnessdc.com. u
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Depeche Art
June Mid-City Gallery Openings and Artist Talks
Mid-City Gallery Exhibitions By Phil Hutinet
The Evolution of Human Form at Long View Gallery
Zachary Oxman’s artistic career began in Florence, Italy, where his reverence for figurative work led him to perfect his oeuvre and master the traditional process of bronze casting. By mid-career, while continuing to work in metal, Oxman transformed his human forms into vivid, colorful abstractions made of steel and best understood by the viewer when interacting face-to-face with the work. The interpersonal interaction, whereby the viewer gazes upon the work, while their body becomes a reflected image in the work, results in a figurative abstraction and, by extension, an evolution in the perception of the human figure. According to the artist, the works in “Optic Symphony,” shown to the public for the first time, seek “to illuminate the complexities within all of us.” The seductive gaze arising from the subtle attraction between the viewer and the work will leave the viewer insatiable for further interaction with Oxman’s work, leading to a figurative transformation of the viewer.
Imagery from an Inconstant South at Hemphill
Artist William Christenberry examines the boundless stretches of Alabama’s backcountry through photographs, works on paper, and silkscreens (a recent medium for the artist). His imagery labors to shed light on the complex incongruences of his
home and of his past. His status as a native Alabaman provides him with the unique ability to seek out and find autochthonous cultural sites such as a clapboard church set amid a pine forest. His visual exploration of rural Alabama also enables him to understand his Southern identity as a paradox consisting of his homeland’s sense of timelessness on the one hand and the constant flux of time on the other. By examining his past Christenberry understands his identity as one deeply rooted both in time and space, leading him to conclude that, like the images of vine-covered rural ruins which he has photographed so often, he too can be “perfectly flawed, because one can be no other way.”
Re-adaptation of Ecology at PPW
A resident of Pleasant Plains Workshop, artist and Corcoran graduate Beth Hansen employs printing and mixed media sculpture as her primary media. In “Natural Selection” Hansen seeks to understand the relationship between various animals in the natural ecology. Specifically she examines the relationship between two extremes. On the one hand she examines endangered species that exist in such scant numbers that they are actually known, and on the other hand extreme animals that are so great in number that they
Hamiltonian Gallery 1353 U St. NW, 202-332-1116, hamiltoniangallery.com “Stockholm Syndrome” by Larry Cook Through June 20 ARTIST TALK: Tuesday, June 9, 7:00 p.m. Long View Gallery 1234 9th St. NW, 202-232-4788, longviewgallerydc.com June 11-July 12 “Optic Symphony: Movements in Steel” by Zachary Oxman OPENING RECEPTION Thursday, June 11, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Hemphill Fine Arts 1515 14th St. NW, 202-234-5601, hemphillfinearts.com June 10-Aug. 1 William Christenberry OPENING RECEPTION Wednesday, June 10, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Pleasant Plains Workshop 2608 Georgia Ave. NW, pleasantplainsworkshop.com June 13-July 11 “Natural Selections” by Beth Hansen OPENING RECEPTION Saturday, June 20, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Current Exhibitions on View
Touchstone Gallery Touchstone Gallery Member Show “Two if I See” by Timothy Johnson “Being and Becoming: Enter the Kaleidoscope” by Pete McCutchen Through June 28
Larry Cook,“Some of My Best Friends Are Black, ” 2014, neon light, 131 x 6 inches
William Christenberry,“Church, Sprott, Alabama, 1981,” ed. 9, printed 2015, archival pigment print, 44 x 54 inches. Zachary Oxman,“Quantum Thought,” 30 x 30 x 10 inches, stainless steel. Image: Long View Gallery
Beth Hanson,“Night Parrot,” 2015, screenprint with wax and oil pigment.
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Pete McCutchen,“Yellow #7.” Image: Touchstone Gallery
define the ecology of certain areas. Through her specialization in mixed media prints and sculptures, fabric patterns, and newspaper clippings Hansen seeks to compare these extreme ecologies with human beings, as a reflection not only of where we originate as a species but what we’ve become or will become as result of our adaption to specialized ecologies. Phil Hutinet is the publisher of East City Art, a publication dedicated to DC’s visual arts. For more information visit www.eastcityart.com. u
Timonthy Johnson,“Theo on a Visit to Arles.” Image: Touchstone Gallery
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Is a Mayoral-Council Slugfest in the Future?
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hen Mayor Muriel Bowser made an appearance last month on Fox News Sunday as its “Power Player,” host Chris Wallace didn’t mention that the DC Council had failed to approve important parts of her 2016 budget proposal. There was no reference to her spat with newly elected Attorney General Karl Racine that kicked up a hornets’ nest of citizens complaints against what some saw as a “power grab.” There also wasn’t any talk about the solid wall of resistance in the legislature to jail health care contract for Corizon, which Bowser championed. Despite those defeats in these early days of her administration, some people speculate that the arrival on the council of two Bowser acolytes— Ward 8’s LaRuby May (D-Ward 8) and Brandon Todd (D-Ward 4)—will make the mayor a force to be reckoned with. “She does have the cards stacked in her favor,” admits Daniel del Pielago, a community organizer with the nonprofit organization Empower DC. It may be too soon to cast the council as Chihuahua and Bowser as Bulldog, say many political observers and activists, including del Pielago. No one should discount the political skills of Chairman Phil Mendelson (D); and May’s and Todd’s abilities shouldn’t be over-estimated, they point out. Further, the 2016 election season, expected to kick off in the fall, is sure to be an important wildcard in relationships and coalitions forged in the corridors of the Wilson Building. “Any mayor would want to have sure votes. But I don’t know if [May and Todd] have the po-
by Jonetta Rose Barras litical chops to build a coalition,” says Melik Abdul, a Ward 8 activist. “That’s two votes and there are 11 others. I don’t think [the council] will roll over,” said Logan Wiley, a Ward 7 resident and former DC government budget analyst. “It’s easy to under-estimate Phil,” said Ken Cummings, a political observer and former Washington City Paper Loose Lips columnist. “[But] he’s always the first or second top vote-getter.” In the past three election cycles, Mendelson has had only token opposition. In the 2014 General Election, for example, he received 77.85 percent of the vote--138,066 votes--in his citywide chairman’s race. Bowser received 54.5 percent or 96,666 votes in the mayoral challenge. Those results indicate that separately each brings a potent cache. That could exacerbate any potential conflict, resulting in a relationship that could mimic the one between Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and Chairman Vincent C. Gray. Between 2007 and 2010, there were times when business stalled as the two fought over everything from the lottery contract to the composition of the University of the District of Columbia Board of Trustees. There won’t be automatic approval of Bowser’s policies and programs, says Jack Evans (D-Ward 2. “Nobody rubber stamped Tony Williams. Nobody rubber stamped Adrian. The council is not even going to rubber stamp the chairman.” Interestingly during final budget negotiations, it appeared that Evans, except for the mayor’s tax proposals, supported Bowser. He led the opposition to cuts proposed by Mendelson to the McMillan, Walter Reed and St. Elizabeth capi-
tal budgets. Each spending reduction was minor when compared with the project’s total budget. Perhaps the greatest concern among some people is that any conflict between the mayor and council could expose racial fault-lines that, heretofore, have been dormant. Bowser’s perceived allies on the council include Yvette Alexander (D-Ward 7), Anita Bonds (D-At Large), Vincent Orange (D-At Large), May, Todd and Evans. Except for the latter, what do they have in common, asks Abdul. “There is going to be a racial component to it.
The Budget Tussle
That black white divide spoke, sotto voce, during the fight over the Corizon health care contract, when most of the African American council members voted to approve it. Weeks later, during the debate over Bowser’s $5 million expansion of the summer youth jobs programs to include young adults ages 22 to 24, Orange accused Mendelson and others of being insensitive to the plight of poor people. The council chairman was unfazed by the coded race-speak. He has strong support among African-American voters. In last year’s Democratic Primary, for example, he received 76.52 percent of the 11,542 votes cast in Ward 5 in the chairman’s race where he faced a black opponent. Legislators subsequently approved Bowser’s summer job program but not before Mendelson made clear that the mayor had violated the law when she pushed ahead with expanding the age of its recipients before seeking the council’s autho-
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rization. That was his clear signal that he might not be so unforgiving of Bowser’s after-the-factFenty-esque tactics. “She’s Fenty 2.0 in the sense of consolidating power,” continues del Pielago. “It’s very problematic.” Days after the approval of the summer jobs legislation, council members seemed less amenable to Bowser’s 2016 budget proposal. Mendelson rejected her structural changes, forcing a budget realignment of the Office of the Secretary and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety. He also led the opposition to her efforts to reduce the term appointments of several key managers including the chief procurement officer. Meanwhile, council Chairman Pro Tempore Kenyan McDuffie (D-Ward 5) put the kibosh on the expansion of police body cameras after a swarm of advocates, including the city’s own Office of Open Government and the ACLU, raised concerns about the mayor’s and Chief Cathy Lanier’s decision to prevent disclosure of the video footage. At-large member David Grosso (I), chairman of the Committee on Education, proposed new criteria for determining the order for modernizing public schools, which could handicap Bowser if she runs for reelection. Public education has a strong advocacy base, particularly among voters in Ward 2 and Ward 3; Bowser could not have won the Democratic Primary without the support of those communities. Grosso also restored money the mayor had cut from the DC Public Library. Perhaps seeing the handwriting on the wall, Bowser sent a letter on May 11, 2015 amending her 2015 and 2016 budget requests. She said the “errata letter” corrected mistakes that had appeared in printed budget documents. It also restored funding for key items, which she said had been made possible by pulling some money associated with the Southwest wharf development project and because charter school enrollment
was down from projections. That was Bowser “realizing she made a political mistake. That was an ‘oops’ budget change,” says one top-level government official. ”The council also took apart her innovation fund. Basically they took away her cookie jar.” Bowser’s move may have been too late. Council committees had already held weeks of public hearings. Their mark-up of the budget had begun. Through those processes an attentive public already had a hint of how the legislature would alter the mayor’s proposals. “She had an opportunity to have consensus budget,” says Cummings. Despite changes by the council, some of which Bowser fought vehemently, Bowser won a lot of what she wanted in her first budget submission as the city’s chief executive. But in politics, sometimes, what you lose can become as important as what you win.
Beyond Dollars and Centers
Quite frankly, the budget battle is a temporary thing, played out in two months of a 12-month year. Disagreements often arise between the executive and legislative branches around program priorities and policy implementation. Both the mayor and the council agree that the DC General family homeless shelter should be shuttered, for example. But how that happens, where people are sent, and how much money is spent remain points of contention. What’s more, the current committee assignments suggest that the person in the legislature at the locus of those tensions could be the chair. Mendelson’s Committee of the Whole doesn’t just hold sway over the budget, it also oversees large swaths of territory critical to Bowser. The Office of the City Administrator, the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development, human services, the in-
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teragency council for the homeless, and the office of contracting and procurement all lie within the chairman’s domain. While all council members are part of the Committee of the Whole, the volume of work usually divides the group until its time to move legislation before the full council for approval. Then, if the mayor and chairman disagree, a seven vote majority becomes critical. “Phil is completely transactional,” explains one high level government official, who requested anonymity. “He keeps his cards close to his vest. “[But] the mayor is cut-throat and tough as nails—unflinchingly tough,” adds the official. Still, most observers expect Mendelson to have the upper-hand, believing, as Cummings does that the mayor “will have a tough time holding together a coalition.” That task is further complicated by the fact that many of the mayor’s allies are up for re-election. Alexander, Orange and Evans are expected to run for four more years. May and Todd, who won the recent special election, earned the right to complete the unexpired term vacated by Marion Barry’s death in Ward 8 and Bowser’s ascension to the mayoral suite in Ward 4. That means they, too, will have to run for reelection. Party primaries are scheduled for June 2016. Bowser flexed her muscle during the special election. She helped her acolytes to raise large sums of money and personally appeared at campaign events. As mayor, she can pass out goodies to allies. But will that be enough? Bowser “may want to reign over things, like the queen, but I don’t see her having the juice,” says Wiley. Mendelson “may not be as good as John Wilson but he knows how it’s done, and has the chutzpah to keep it together.” Jonetta Rose Barras is a Washington, DC-based freelance writer. She blogs at www.jonettarosebarras.com u
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If the Jobs Just Aren’t There We Should Create Them
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n an ideal world, everyone who wanted a job would find one, and it would pay enough to make ends meet – and maybe even enough for a child’s piano lessons and to take an occasional weekend trip to the beach. There was a time in the U.S., after World War II, when unemployment was low and wages were growing across the board--the closest thing we’ve had to broad prosperity. But that ended 40 years ago, and now income inequality is accepted as a given.
In DC, troubling economic trends are just below the surface of what appears to be a strong economy. One of three residents with a high school diploma is under-employed – out of work or working fewer hours than they want. Unemployment for those without a college degree is still nearly twice as high as before the last recession, and the disparity between the best-paying and lowest paying jobs is at 35-year high. If the DC economy is failing to create jobs,
by Ed Lazere maybe it’s time for DC’s leaders to pick up the slack. One of the city’s most popular programs – the Summer Youth Employment Program – creates 14,000 jobs each year for youth. So why not a program that provides short-term jobs for 14,000 adults? It’s an idea that has been around since FDR’s Works Progress Administration, one also used as recently as the last recession, when federal stimulus funds put millions to work. Job creation can provide a leg up to people who have trouble finding work. It can support neighborhood development from the ground up, as residents in DC’s poorest neighborhoods have more money to spend. Creating more jobs for parents can strengthen and stabilize families in ways that help children do better in school. By helping the hardest to employ, job creation programs can have other positive effects, such as reducing recidivism for residents returning from prison. The District has some jobs programs for adults, but they serve about 1,000 residents, far smaller than the scale of the Summer Youth Employment Program. The benefits of job creation are clear, but lots of steps need to be taken to get it right. In particular, the District should scale up programs slowly, so they are well managed and that workers get the most from them. And the city should work to make sure a transitional publicly funded job is the first step in a career path, with connections to literacy and job training services.
How Subsidized Jobs Programs Work
Subsidized jobs programs are important for several reasons. They provide jobs and income to residents who otherwise may have few options, such as in a recession when unemployment is high, or for groups that routinely struggle to find jobs, such as returning citizens. They offer a chance for work experience, networking, and skills development in a supportive
environment, which ideally helps lead to permanent, unsubsidized employment. Publicly funded jobs also are important because they carry the dignity that comes with a job. And workers in subsidized jobs often meet important community needs, such as keeping neighborhoods clean or engaging in outreach on important public health initiatives. The District can think about job creation in two ways. One kind of program would give work experience to long-term unemployed residents, with the goal of providing income, job exposure, and coaching on how to succeed in the workplace. The second approach would be to identify important community needs that can be met through jobs that can be performed by residents without advanced educations or skills. The District already has some of both types: • Project Empowerment – provides up to six months of paid employment with a private company, government agency or non-profit. About 800 people go through it each year. Workers go a three-week orientation and then are placed in a job, with visits every few weeks from program staff to resolve any workplace problems. • Clean teams: DC provides funding to hire residents to clean up commercial corridors, employing about 100 people. • Community Health Workers: A DC government grant trains workers to engage in outreach in medically vulnerable communities, to engage in health education and ensure that residents are connected to health care. These programs, while helpful, pale in size with the Summer Youth Employment Program, DC’s largest employment program by far.
Job Creation Programs Have Many Benefits
Programs that put people to work do many good things, starting with the fact that offer the dignity of work and put money in someone’s pocket. But there are many other advantages. • Temporary jobs programs increase the chance that someone will be working when the sub-
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sidized job ends. A recent program for long-term unemployed adults in Florida, for example, found that participants earned $2,500 more in the year after the program ended than other unemployed residents who did not participate. Jobs programs increase consumer spending, particularly in poorer neighborhoods. The best way to spur economic development is to make sure residents have money to spend in their community. DC leaders want to promote retail and restaurant development across the city, but that cannot happen if people in the community don’t have any money to spend. When programs put residents from prison into jobs they otherwise would not have, the likelihood of recidivism goes down. A New York City employment program for former prisoners, for example, reduced rates of recidivism, with the greatest effects occurring when participants started the program shortly after leaving prison. When families with young children have more income, research shows that their children do better in school, are more likely to graduate from high school, and are more likely to work as adults.
Fitting Job Creation into a System of Education and Training
Transitional jobs programs can play an important part of a broader system to help residents get or keep jobs. Some things to consider: • Connect with training and education: Once someone is in a subsidized jobs program, it may be easier to identify gaps in their education and training. Yet only a small number of participants in DC’s Project Empowerment receive literacy help, and only
a small number are referred to training programs. If workers complete a short-term public jobs program and fail to transition to an unsubsidized job, they should be good candidates for job training. • Provide sufficient coaching on the job: People who have been out of the labor market a while often struggle with issues like timeliness or coping with workplace conflict. These are things that employers do not want to deal with. So instead, the District’s jobs program should provide counseling to help transitioning workers develop these “soft skills” • Avoid displacing other workers: Job creation programs won’t do much good if they just take the place of jobs currently held by DC residents. So as much as possible, short-term jobs should be designed to do new things or to help businesses expand. For example, when a resident is placed with a private company, it should be asked to commit to hiring participants if they do a good job. While DC’s leaders should do all they can to help the city’s economy grow and create more jobs, that alone will not be enough. Many residents will continue struggle to get a foothold in the city’s economy. A smart approach to short-term jobs will offer job experience and muchneeded income to residents eager to get ahead, and will strengthen DC neighborhoods left behind in the city’s recovery. Lazere is executive director of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (www.dcfpi. org). DCFPI promotes budget and policy solutions to reduce poverty and inequality in the District of Columbia, and to increase the opportunity for residents to build a better future. u
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Hungry Harvest Delivers to Downtown DC
Hungry Harvest is on a mission to fight food waste and end hunger in America. Six billion pounds of edible produce are wasted each year in the US while 49 million Americans do not have access to fresh, healthy foods. Hungry Harvest recovers surplus produce from farmers and suppliers and makes home deliveries. For every bag they deliver, they make a matching donation on a buyer’s behalf. Read more at hungryharvest.net.
NoMa Beer Garden Opens
Wunder Garten beer garden has opened at 150 M St. NE, just steps from the NoMa/Gallaudet U Metro station. The beer garden will occupy the last parcel in the 2.5 million SF Constitution Square development. The 300-seat venue is styled as a Bavarian beer garden and is a place neighbors and friends can meet, socialize, or take an outdoor education class with REI. The
drink menu will feature Bavarian, Austrian, and German beers, as well as regional microbrews. Food will be provided by a rotating selection of the region’s most popular food trucks. Open Monday-Thursday, 4-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon-midnight; Sunday, noon- 10 p.m. wundergartendc.com.
Whole Foods Confirmed at MRP’s 965 Florida Avenue, NW Project
MRP Realty and Ellis Development Group have announced that Whole Foods Market has signed a lease for an approximately 40,000-square-foot store at 965 Florida Ave. NW. No target opening date has been set.
Getaround’s Launch into the DC Market
Getaround, the leading peer-to-peer car sharing community, has announced its expansion to Washington DC, the company’s first East Coast market. Getaround’s expansion to DC follows the company’s recent shift to an entirely on-demand car sharing experience--eliminating the need for owners and renters to meet in person in order to hand-off keys for each reservation. Each car is powered by the company’s one-of-a-kind hardware technology, the Getaround Connect. This technology combines GPS, Bluetooth LE and keyless remote technology to provide a safe and seamless car sharing experience. Getaround is the only car sharing company that allows DC residents to rent anything from a Prius to a Tesla with the touch of their phone, while empowering car owners to earn hundreds of dollars Photo: Golden Triangle BID each month off of their underutilized vehicles. Sign up is free and insurance is included in every trip. getaround.com Watch movies in Farragut Park this summer at 7:30 p.m. Here’s the lineup: June 12, The Social Network; June 19 Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade; June 26, Hook; July 10, Nine to Five; July On May 12, the ground was broken 17, Miss Congeniality; July 24, Italian Job; July 31, The Wedding on Capitol Crossing, 222 MassachuPlanner. Farragut Park is at Connecticut Ave. and K St. NW. golsetts Ave. NW, a $1.3 billion project dentriangledc.com
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Annual 52 O Street Open Studios
Open Studios is an annual event that invites the public into the creative spaces of the artist studios at 52 O St. On Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., visitors will have the opportunity to meet a wide range of artists, arts professionals, and designers from varied backgrounds and disciplines. It is an opportunity to intimately explore artists’ work spaces, and to see and purchase their most recent works (or commission new ones) right from the source. 52 O Street Artist Studios are at 52 O St. NW. 52ostreet.com This years open studios will include painters Lisa Marie Thalhammer, Thom Flynn, Cianne Fragione, Ari J. Klein, Tom Bunnell and Kelly Towles; sculptor Matt Hollis; photographers Tom Turk and Erin Scott & Abby Greenawalt of Pitch Fork Studio; furniture designer Topher Paterno of Pazzo Verde; fashion designer Skylar Javier, Native Danger; goldsmiths and instructors for Jewelry Class DC Daniel Valencia and Emily Reeder; accessory designer Vesna Kustudic, Mint Lola; graphic design collective Bittersweet Creative and Wilderness Bureau; printmakers Typecase Industries; print/exhibition team Furthermore; art services/installation company BLK CHVRCH; and natural skincare curator Becky Waddell of Be Clean. that will transform a seven-acre site in Ward 6 into a cityscape spanning three blocks, reuniting the East End and Capitol Hill communities. The development of Capitol Crossing will create up to 4,000 construction jobs and 8,000 permanent jobs, while improving the infrastructure supporting the local neighborhoods.
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“where we Live” docu-series
From the producers of Child Genius and America’s Supernanny, Shed Media has teamed up with Popular Productions to bring a new concept based around neighborly friendship. This new docu-series, inspired by the hit ‘80s sitcom 227, is looking for an urban apartment complex with diverse, middle-class neighbors pursuing the American Dream. They are also open to a large extended family living in close proximity within one neighborhood. They’re looking for urban families and diverse residents from the surrounding areas of Philadelphia, Memphis, and DC living in the same apartment complexes, condos, bungalows, co-ops, communities, brownstones, four-plexes, and walkups for a new series about life in the city. This project will highlight the daily struggles, triumphs, and real issues of middle-class America. Anyone that lives in a place where it takes a village and the neighbors act like one big crazy family, should send their name, age, phone number, email, location and photos (of themselves and their home) to wherewelivecasting@gmail.com. Also share with them what makes living in that specific building/home special and different.
Join the Fringe Board
Capital Fringe needs new board members to support their growth. They are looking for professionals with the following experiences to join their Board of Directors: Marketing, Communications, PR (at a high level); Real Estate Negotiations and Development; Bar and Restaurant Management; Financial Management of budgets between $3 to $5 million. To find out more, contract Julianne Brienza, CEO/ Founder julianne@capitalfringe.org or Peter Korbel, COO peter@capitalfringe.org.
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Capital Fringe is looking for neighborhood residents who are interested in hosting a Fringe artist for several days during the Festival, July 9-26. Hosting simply means offering a couch, spare bed, or air mattress. Hosts receive free passes to the Festival. For more information, contact Alex Engel at alex@ capitalfringe.org. capitalfringe.org
cALL to ARtIsts: Request for Qualifications for urban Farm environmental Public Art Project
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH) in partnership with the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) and the Urban Waters Federal Partnership (UWFP) is seeking qualifications from artists or artist teams for a public art project that will result in an environmentally-focused sculpture in a new urban farm to be created in the Washington, DC neighborhood of Capitol View in Ward 7. Up to five artists/artist teams will be selected for a short-list phase. Semifinalists will receive a $1,000 to $2,000 stipend to be used for design proposal and travel. The total project budget for the public art is $120,000. The winning artist/team will collaborate with DCCAH, UDC, UWFP and a project team comprised of District of Columbia Building Industry Association (DCBIA) members who will provide site design and build out. Submission deadline is June 10, 2015, 5 p.m. EST. This RFQ is open to all professional artists/artist teams over the age of 18 located in the United States. Applicants with previous work experience in creating environmentally focused public art are preferable. To obtain a copy of the prospectus and application, visit dcarts.dc.gov. For questions, contact Elizabeth Carriger, Public Art Coordinator, elizabeth.carriger@dc.gov, 202-724-5613 or Tonya
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new online Preservation Resource, “saving our stuff,” now Available
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The Library of Congress announces a new online resource, “Saving Our Stuff,” to help members of the public preserve their personal and shared collections of papers, books, photographs and other materials. The site, loc.gov/preservation/outreach/ workshops/public/PW2015/index. html, provides information on handling, storage and technology considerations. The Library’s Preservation Directorate created the resource in celebration of Preservation Week 2015 (Apr. 26-May 1). In addition to the web page, the Library is featuring a short-term display, “Saving Our Stuff,” in the North Gallery of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. SE. The display is free and open to the public 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Saturday, until Monday, June 22. Like the online resource, the Jefferson Building display focuses on three topics: handling, safe storage and digital preservation. loc.gov
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ddot Introduces the Ridedc trip Planner
DDOT announces the new RideDC Trip Planner, a mobile application to
help the District’s residents and visitors navigate the city. The RideDC Trip Planner—which is currently available for free for iOS and Android smartphones—features a trip planner, real-time rail and bus arrivals and departures, and a map that shows transit options near users’ current locations. The app’s “Plan a Trip” feature allows users to chart a course between two destinations using a variety of transit options, including the DC Circulator, Metrorail, Metrobus, Capital Bikeshare and several carsharing services. It also contains real-time location information from DC Circulator vehicles and shows “next transit” options for DC Circulator, Metrorail and Metrobus in a table format featuring route destinations and arrival times. To download the RideDC Trip Planner, visit iTunes or the Google Play.
Free commercial Leasing webinar for small Business
The DC Bar Pro Bono Program, in partnership with the DC Women’s Business Center and the law firm of Venable, is sponsoring a free webinar for small businesses on June 10, noon-1 p.m. For many small businesses, an office lease represents one of its largest financial commitments. With so much at stake, it is imperative for businesses to have an in-depth understanding of the main business terms of a lease, as well as of the special lease issues faced by small businesses. In this webinar, they will examine essential lease considerations for small business tenants, including: How operating expense escalation clauses work; Strategies that will allow a small business tenant flexibility when its space needs change, such as subletting, assignment and full or partial termination options, and why standard lease assignment clauses may not address
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“District Innovation Zones” and New Arts Mapping Tool Announced
Mayor Bowser and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities have announced two new resources to support local artists and grow the District’s creative economy. The “District Innovation Zones” (DIZ) is a unique program developed by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and the Office of Planning to temporarily activate locales to test new ideas, conceptual art projects, and technologies. DCCAH Innovate DC grant will be awarded to individuals and institutions that enhance the public realm by encouraging people to connect with each other in ways that are innovative, creative and ultimately enhance the public experience in District neighborhoods. Mayor Bowser also launched the District’s Comprehensive Environmental Survey of Arts Resources (CESAR), a new geospatial web-based mapping tool that will provide both the agency and the public a comprehensive view of arts and cultural resources in the District, which will serve to inform future arts funding and investment opportunities by DCCAH. For more information on the District Innovation Zones and CESAR, visit dcarts.dc.gov. u
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Shaw Streets by Pleasant Mann
HUD Secretary Castro Tours Shaw
On the morning of May 21, Mayor Muriel Bowser gave Julian Castro, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a tour of a few blocks of the Shaw neighborhood. Scheduled to commemorate HUD’s 50th anniversary, the tour illustrated how federal resources can be used to preserve and expand affordable housing in an area facing rapid redevelopment. The tour started at the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA, now a single-room-occupancy building for women which is about to undergo a renovation with federal support.
Phillips Homes at Watha T. Daniel Library. Mayor Muriel Bowser leads tour of Shaw with HUD Secretary Julian Castro The kickoff for the project, named after a and ANC Commissioner Alexander Padro. Photo: Simone Ellison pioneer housing activist who also served as pastor of Shaw’s Lincoln Temple, was devoted to thanking all the people and organizations that made the groundbreaking possible. Each participant in the ceremony was invited to place a giant-sized puzzle piece on a wall at the front of the room, which at its completion depicted the new building at 1710 7th St. NW. At the kickoff Channing D. Phillips, son of the building’s namesake, quoted his father, saying that “We cannot permit any excuses to require tenants to be drivfeet. And Glen’s Garden Market, a popular puren from their homes.” In a statement, Theodosia veyor of local grocery items and prepared foods in Robinson, 63, president of the Lincoln WestDupont Circle, will open its second DC store in moreland Tenants Association, noted that since Shaw. It will be located at one of the Shay buildshe moved into her building at the age of 21 ings currently going up on the south corners of she has seen a real community develop around 8th and U streets NW. The market hopes to open her in Shaw. Advisory Neighborhood Commisby November. sioner Alexander Padro noted that even though Shaw has seen approximately $3 billion of private development in the past decade, it has still The unveiling of Symphony in DC Major, a masbeen able to hold on to its affordable buildings, sive public art work at City Market at O, will take and with projects like the Phillips Homes will place on the 700 block of P Street NW on Thurssee an increase in affordable apartments. day, June 11, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. After a program of entertainment and speeches the unveiling of the work by renowned sculptor Zachary OxCalabash Tea and Tonic has opened at 1847 7th man will be followed by a reception at the nearby St. NW. Following the success of her award-winLong View Gallery, where other works by Oxman ning tea shop in Takoma Park, proprietor Sunyatta Amen brought an outpost into Shaw, offering a vast assortment of teas to enjoy on site and brew at home (with names like Idris Hot Chocolate and Love Potion #10), and flavored kombuchas on tap, along with vegan food items to munch on in the Middle Eastern-themed tea room. There have been two recent announcements about expanding grocery options in Shaw. MRP, the developer of a new building at 965 Florida Ave. NW, has announced that it has signed Whole Foods Market as a tenant. The planned store will be a little smaller than the typi- Westmoreland Congregational Church Pastor Rev. Timothy Tutt completes the giant cal Whole Foods, about 40,000 square puzzle at the Channing Phillips Homes construction kickoff event. Photo: Pleasant Mann
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Calabash Tea and Tonic proprietor Sunyatta Amen with a glass of sorrel. Photo: Alexander Padro
The tour moved down Rhode Island Avenue to Foster House, where the secretary got an explanation of how the building came to be a part of the redevelopment of Shaw after the riots of 1968. The group moved past the Watha T. Daniel Library to 7th Street, stopping at the construction site for the Channing E. Phillips Homes, which will bring 56 new affordable units to the neighborhood. The tour concluded at Progression Place, which had also received federal help and was able to include affordable housing units in the project. Secretary Castro then concluded the tour with a stop at Uprising Muffin Company, one of the prominent businesses in Progression Place.
Channing E. Phillips Homes Construction Kickoff
The day before Secretary Castro’s tour of Shaw, Lincoln Westmoreland Housing Inc. held a construction kickoff celebration for the Channing E.
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will be on display. The deputy mayor for planning and economic development (DMPED) is holding a community workshop on Saturday, June 13, at the Howard Theater (620 T St. NW ) to discuss the future of Shaw Parcel 42. The big vacant lot on the corner of 7th and R streets, Parcel 42 has seen several unsuccessful efforts to redevelop it over the years. The workshop will be the first of a new initiative called “Our RFP” that intends to ensure that the community’s concerns are understood when the city crafts and issues a request for proposal (RFP) to award public land. At the Parcel 42 workshop, which will take place from 10:00 a.m. to noon, the DMPED staff will outline the potential of Parcel 42, then solicit community opinions on how it should be developed. There will also be provisions made for Shaw residents to offer additional comments after the workshop. In a follow-up session in late July DMPED will inform the community how its concerns will be reflected in the completed RFP for Parcel 42. Shaw Main Streets will hold the annual Shaw Open House on Saturday afternoon, June 20, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at locations throughout central Shaw. Shaw Open House will feature free food and beverage samples from dozens of Shaw restaurants, bars, and other businesses as well as special offers from each establishment. A drawing for prizes from each participating business will be held at the conclusion of the event. A free passport listing the participating businesses will be available at several distribution points. For more information visit www. shawmainstreets.org. u
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Bloomingdale Buzz by Ellen Boomer
Bloomingdale Community Day
The 12th Annual Bloomingdale Community Day and yard sale raised money for the neighborhood’s hidden gem, Crispus Attucks Park. Thanks to community sponsors, vendors, neighborhood restaurants, and attendees the event was a rousing success. Visitors wandered past the yard sale tables filled with everything from snakeskin cowboy boots to CDs. They got plates of food from local restaurants such as Rustik, El Camino, and DCity Smokehouse, and found a shady spot under a tree while listening to the DC Boys Choir entertain the crowd. There were various activities for kids as well. Local landscape artist Tom Noll, who installed and decorates the bicycle fence at Rhode Island Avenue and 1st Street, did a special reading of his children’s book “The Bicycle Fence.” The park is privately owned and managed by the Crispus Attucks Development Corporation (CADC) and does not get any funding from the city. In addition to the Bloomingdale Community Day, which raised a good portion of the park’s yearly budget, the CADC hosts a Fall Sunset Cocktail Party. “The CADC Board is so incredibly grateful for the support that the
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school a success.” neighborhood showed to the David Tansey is the compark,” said Bloomingdale resimunity liaison for Langley’s dent and CADC board memPTA and has helped organize ber Molly Scott. “It is truly play dates at the school for humbling to be part of a comfamilies to meet the staff and munity that values this wonsee the building. The PTA has derful open space so much.” a station at the Bloomingdale Scott has lived in Farmers’ Market to sell items Bloomingdale since 2006 and from Langley’s garden. owns Molly Scott Exteriors, Said Robinson, “If we all a landscape architecture comwent to Langley it would look pany. She noted that, looking like the Capitol Hill schools.” ahead, the CADC hopes to She noted that there has been tackle more significant proj- The tranquil space at Samsara House 2023. enough influx of young famiects such as repairing the relies that if the school looked taining wall and adding elechas grown the Bloomingdale Kids to like the neighborhood, performance trical or solar power, both of which about 450 families. Her commitment of the well-outfitted school would will require additional funds. “As a to the group won her the Bloomingimprove. She’s looking for another small business owner myself, based in dale Civic Association’s Mother of co-moderator for the group and Bloomingdale, I am also gratified and the Year Award in 2009. hopes it will return to its roots as a excited to see the number of entreWhile the Listserv is thriving forum for finding ways to support the preneurs in the neighborhood,” Scott and filled with requests for nannycommunity and the in-bound school. said. “People have wonderful ideas, shares, play dates, and birthday party “We live in a walkable neighborand it’s interesting that Bloomingdaideas, Robinson wants to return to hood where people say hi to each le seems to be such a great little cruthe original vision of the group: trailother,” Robinson shared. “I want to cible for creating all these new ideas.” blazing, especially when it comes to strut right up the street and walk my Contact Crispus Attucks Park the neighborhood elementary school, child to the local school.” at 63 U St. NW or at crispusattuckLangley. “My original hope was that Contact the Bloomingdale Kids sparkdc.org. Contact Molly Scott at it would build enough momentum to Yahoo Group at BloomingdaleKidsmollyscottexteriors.com. say we’re all here to stay,” said Robinowner@yahoogroups.com. son, whose seven-year-old daughter currently attends Catholic school. Robinson, who moved to The Bloomingdale Kids Yahoo Bloomingdale in 2004, reminisced Group is more than just a forum for about the years the group met in new parents looking Crispus Attucks Park for brunch, From his home in Bloomingdale, for babysitters. In the attended parent-child yoga classes Cullen Kowalski wants to help igsix years since Anat Yoga District, and gela Robinson started organized parent meetthis group it’s been a ings, all focused on iscommunity niche for sues such as schools. parents committed to Remarked Bloomingdale making Bloomingdale resident Mona Lewana vibrant neighbordoski, “I have met a lot hood for their famiof great neighborhood lies. Starting with a friends through the list, clipboard and 20 sigand those strong relanatures of interested tionships are essential to families, Robinson making a neighborhood The DC Boys Choir sings at Bloomingdale Community Day.
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nite a revolution in consciousness by the year 2023. Samsara House 2023 (SH2023) is a community space that offers workshops and events for people interested in transformative work. At SH2023 participants can practice meditation and yoga, learn about shamanism, and attend workshops such as “Conscious Film Night,” “Nonviolent Communication,” and “Restorative Justice.” Kowalski also hosts outdoor parties and community potlucks. “My role here is to create and hold space, to know when to talk and when not to talk, and to allow the energy to flow,” Kowalski said. “I’m creating the elements for this community to thrive.” SH2023’s purpose is the inner scientific study of mystical principles to discover how to change and heal the world from the inside out. Kowalski’s mission is evident in the Sanskrit word “Samsara,” which refers to the cycle of birth, life, and death and in the three Tibetan prayer wheels that are the talismans for SH2023. “I want to make something significant in Bloomingdale,” explained Kowalski. “If I were to do something significant, I’d want the world to know it came out of here, and I’d like to engage the community in being a part of that.” To better understand the community and its needs Kowalski is developing a survey. He would like to make SH2023 an organic and Ayurvedic community tea house, library, and transformational learning event space. He’s seeking partners with experience and ideas who are in tune with SH2023’s mission. “I’m changing one person, and that person is changing other people,” explained Kowalski. “We’re making ripples. It all starts somewhere.” Contact Samsara House 2023 at 36 R St. NW or at www.samsarahouse.org. u
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BicycleSPACE Coming To Mt. Vernon Triangle
The successful bike shop, BicycleSPACE, will not be renewing its lease on Seventh St. NW and will be opening a new location on 440 K St. NW at the end of May. Shop owner, Eric Kugler, spoke at the ANC 6E meeting on the shops new location and how it will be a benefit to the community. Kugler plans to have hard wood flooring and a large art installation in the interior of the building and believes that it will be the largest bike shop in the city once it opens. They plan to have free yoga sessions every Monday night with a potential Saturday night session if a volunteer instructor can be found. Six group bike rides will be planned every week to explore D.C. and show riders different ways to get around the city. For those who do not own a bike and are curious about the group rides, the shop will offer a loaner at no charge. Free bicycle maps will also be available at the new location to outline the unique bike trails that the city has to offer. Due to the large size of the building, BicycleSPACE will also show free movie screenings and offer up the space for community events as well. Some of the shop’s mechanics and technicians have over 40 years of experience so it will also serve as an excellent source for bike repair and restoration. The shop also offers a folding bicycle which is one of their exclusive products. “There is not much space to store a traditional bike in some areas, so this model makes it easy for you to fold and store in your closet when you get home,” said Kugler. “Erik has quite a following and we are excited to have him back in the neighborhood. Go see him at BicycleSPACE when you get the chance,” said ANC 6E05 Chairwoman Marge Maceda.
Artistic Wrap
A privately-funded art project will be installed at the corner of Fifth and K St. NW in the middle of May and later taken down the following November due to weather conditions. Rachel Schmidt was chosen as the local artist and was looked at as the most appropriate person for this type of project. Deirdre Ehlen MacWilliams, who is a public art project manager, provided a little more detail on the artwork at the meeting. MacWilliams has previously worked on the Foggy Bottom outdoor sculptures as well as the Georgetown GLOW public art exhibition. “Beautifying the area and joining the neighborhood will be the two focal points of the project,” said MacWilliams. The art piece will wrap around a chain link fence and will be collage of wildlife and cities all of the world with the focus on how they evolve and change over time. The artwork will encompass 160 square-feet of coverage and project artists will be available to meet at the local
farmer’s market. There will also be a forum available to the public for feedback. For more information on the art project, visit www.mountvernontriangle.org.
6E Support For Art Grant Application
Rachel Dickerson, creator of ArtSpace located at 614 S St. NW, appeared at the meeting seeking $1,500 in grant funding to help support her community based art program. The program is run out of the New Community Church and has been around since 1999. Workshop classes and exhibits are offered for adults, children and toddlers. Community residents are encouraged to come in on Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with their own project and work in the program’s space. Those who do not have a project are encouraged to come anyway to watch and be inspired. The funding will go toward supporting a minimal staff, program publicity and art supplies. The committee supported the grant and will submit the request to the Office of the City Auditor for approval. For more information on the program, visit www. artspacedc.org.
6E Area Crime Report
Over the past year, violent crimes have gone down nine percent and robberies have declined 21 percent while assault with a deadly weapon has risen by 18 percent. There has been a reduction on property theft but auto theft continues to spike upwards. DCPD officials noted that Marion St. NW and the 400 block of Q St. NW are the greatest areas concentrated on auto theft. “If you have friends over with out-of-state plates, make sure they bring their valuables inside or have them locked away in the trunk and out of view. If criminals see something valuable they will break your window to inspect it whether they decide to keep it or not,” said a DCPD official. There was a shooting at 1300 Eighth St. NW on April 20 where the victim survived. The suspects who fled were identified and warrants are soon to be served. Another individual was shot three times and survived on April 26 at the 600 block of P St. NW. The suspects fled away in a black or dark-colored Jeep Liberty. DCPD suggested that everyone be on guard during the warmer months when more people are outside and generally more crime occurs. ANC 6E will meet again at 6:30 p.m. on June 2 at the Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library located at 1630 Seventh St. NW. Visit www.anc6e.org to view the ANC 6E newsletter. Follow on Twitter, @ANC6E and on Facebook by searching ANC6E u
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Mt. Vernon Triangle by Ellen Boomer
MVT’s Spring Fest
On a steamy Saturday in May, MVT residents turned out for Spring Fest in the Triangle. The community came together to celebrate spring, the return of FRESHFARM’s farm stand, and the imminent opening of new businesses. The 5th and K Street plaza was buzzing during Spring Fest. Singer and guitarist J. Kolb strummed tunes while children painted bird houses, played corn hole, or had their faces painted by a local artist. Neighborhood merchants and residential buildings also participated in the festivities. Fifth Street Ace Hardware had plenty of gardening supplies and colorful plants while 450K apartment building supplied free coffee and lemonade. Several forthcoming businesses, including Baked and Wired, BicycleSPACE, and Orangetheory Fitness, were on hand as well. The heart of Spring Fest was the farm stand, marking the start of its second year in MVT. Chicano Sol Farm, which supplies organic produce, eggs and baked goods, will return every Saturday through the end of October. “We had a beautiful opening day,” said Chicano Sol Farm grower Jarrah Cernas. “There is such a welcoming vibe … the community support in the Triangle is matched by few places.” In addition to the weekly farm stand MVT will feature several events throughout the summer including “Tunes in the Triangle.” Musicians will sing tunes on the 5th and K plaza during lunch hours and at Milian Park in the evenings on the fourth Thursday of every summer month. After listening to some tunes or shopping at the farm stand, check out the new 160-foot mural entitled “City Fields,” by local artist Rachel Schmidt, which is installed on K Street between 5th and 6th streets. Schmidt will be at the farm stand on June 27 and Sept. 26. Visit the MVT Community Improvement District at 901 4th St. NW or www.mountvernontriangle.org. Contact FRESHFARM Markets at www. freshfarmmarkets.org.
Where Everybody Knows Your Name
In the 18 months since it opened, Silo has become a neighborhood staple. By offering simple American fare, creative cocktails, and a warm atmosphere, owner Reza Akhavan has gained a loyal follow-
neighborhood in DC,” said Akhavan. “You don’t need to leave the neighborhood at all.” Contact Silo at 919 5th St. NW or at www. silodc.com.
The People in Your Neighborhood
Last summer the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) moved their headquarters to MVT. From their new building they’ve advocated for the medical community while helping this neighborhood continue to grow. The AAMC represents the nation’s Photo courtesy of Silo medical schools and teaching hospitals in advancing medical education, reinforcing the standards for medical research, and improving of regular customers. “You’ll always find a seat ing the health care system. and the bartenders make you feel like Norm from Recently the AAMC offered assistance during “Cheers” by having your drink ready for you by the the first Ebola virus outbreak, and it also published time you settle in,” MVT resident Pooya Rezai said. new healthcare guidelines for assessing and treating “It’s my go-to when I have a friend visiting and we LGBT patients. The organization chose MVT as want to catch up over some great cocktails and light the ideal base of operations for its advocacy work. bar food.” “We carefully selected Mount Vernon Triangle as a Silo offers a variety of happy-hour and latebusiness district undergoing a tremendous revitalizanight specials including oysters on Wednesdays and tion as well as for its proximity to Capitol Hill, the Saturdays, and hosts happy hours for buildings in Washington Convention Center, and several major the neighborhood. Menu staples such as mussels, public transportation hubs,” said AAMC President sautéed calamari, mushroom risotto, and of course and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD. the hamburger have helped draw return customers. With a two-story learning center and confer“About 65 to 70 percent of people who come in are ence facility the AAMC is able to host meetings and regulars,” Akhavan said. “We always know everyone events including the MVT Community Improvewho comes in. We want to be a neighborhood place ment District’s annual meeting this spring. Mark so people can come a couple of times a week and Wood, senior director of real estate and facilities for hang out.” the AAMC, serves on the MVT CID Board of DiAkhavan moved to the United States from Iran rectors. “Our more than 600 employees and thouin 2006 and to MVT in 2007. He went from worksands of constituents who visit each year support loing in a coffee shop to owning one to managing local businesses and establishments, helping stimulate cal restaurants, including The Front Page and Shaw’s the revitalization of this historic area,” Kirch added. Tavern, to opening Silo. “I saw that changes were In addition to supporting the local economy, coming [to MVT], and I saw the potential,” Akhathe AAMC contributes to the community through van explained. “I always wanted to open a restaurant.” its annual volunteer event called AAMC Cares Despite the recent departure of chef Michael Day, partnering with various nonprofits including Walters, the second chef since Silo opened, AkhaSOME, Seaton Elementary School, DC Greens, van feels confident that the kitchen staff knows the Central Union Mission, College Bound, DC Central menu well enough by now that the transition will Kitchen, and the Walker-Jones Education Campus. be smooth. Contact the AAMC at 655 K St. NW, at www. Looking ahead, Akhavan hopes to add a roof aamc.org, or via www.facebook.com/aamctoday and deck to Silo to capitalize on DC’s temperate weather twitter.com/aamctoday. u and MVT’s continuing expansion. “This is the best
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One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure at Air and Space
Join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from “Zhima Jie,” the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. Together they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They also journey to Zhima Jie to learn about the similarities in the views of the sky. This program is presented at 10:30 a.m. every Friday and Sunday, plus the first Saturday of each month. Complimentary tickets are distributed at the Einstein Planetarium and Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater Box Offices on a first come, first served basis. P.S. Fridays’ tickets are often gobbled up by school groups. Best chance for individual families is Sunday’s show. si.edu/imax/movie/14
Left to right: Hu Hu Zhu, Big Bird, Elmo. Image: Courtesy of Sesame Street
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure at Air and Space
Join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from “Zhima Jie,” the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. Together they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They also journey to Zhima Jie to learn about the similarities in the views of the sky. This program is presented at 10:30 a.m. every Friday and Sunday, plus the first Saturday of each month. Complimentary tickets are distributed at the Einstein Planetarium and Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater Box Offices on a first come, first served basis. P.S. Fridays’ tickets are often gobbled up by school groups. Best chance for individual families is Sunday’s show. si.edu/ imax/movie/14
Capital Pride Queer & Now Youth Dance
On Saturday, June 13, 6-10 p.m., come party at the only youth-exclusive event over Capital Pride weekend–the Queer & Now dance at National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas
Cir. NW. There will be free dancing and food. smyal.org
Newseum Summer Fun Deal for Kids
The Newseum offers everything from the Berlin Wall and Pulitzer Prize-winning photos to interactive games. This summer, there’s one more great reason to visit--kids get in free! July 1 through Labor Day, the Newseum waives admission for visitors age 18 and younger. Up to four kids visit for free with each paid adult or senior admission. Adult (ages 1964) admission is $22.95 plus tax and senior admission is $18.95 plus tax. Newseum is at 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. newseum.org
Skatemobile at the Kennedy Rec Center
This summer, the Skatemobile travels throughout the District during the months of June-September, allowing kids to experience the mobile roller rink close to home. The vehicle comes equipped with a sound system and carries over 100 sets of skates. The Skatemobile is at the Kennedy Recreation Center, 1401 7th St. NW on Thursday, June 25, 6-9 p.m. dpr.dc.gov
“Saturday Morning at the National” Free Performances for Children
On Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. there are free live performances for children in the National Theatre Helen Hayes Gallery. Tickets are required and dis-
tributed first come, first seated. Tickets are distributed 1/2 hour prior to performance. One ticket per person in line. The National Theatre is at 1321 Pennsylvania Ave., NW. 202-783-3372. Here’s the summer lineup: June 6, The Three Not So Little Pigs by the Blue Sky Puppet Theatre, Inc.; June 13, Magician Brian Curry; June 27, Curtis Blues-Delta Blues; July 11, Andres Salguero, ¡Uno, Dos, Tres, con Andres!; July 18, Bright Star-Aesop’s Fables; July 25, Katherine Lyons: Transformations Imagination; Aug. 1, Rainbow Puppets: Pirate Party. Read more at thenationaldc.org.
Festival of Youth Choirs at National Cathedral
The 20th Annual YouthCUE Nation’s Capital Festival Grand Concert takes place at on Friday, June 26, 7:30 p.m., at the Washington National Cathedral. The concert features a combined choir of 200 youth from 10 individual choirs, spanning five states and five Christian denominations, accompanied by members of the National Symphony Orchestra. Free admission. Information about YouthCUE can be found at youthcue.org.
The BFG (The Big Friendly Giant) at the National Theatre
The BFG is the world’s only friendly giant. He operates in the strictest of secrecy to bring good dreams to the human world, while his nasty counterparts steal and have the despicable habit of eating children. Upon meeting little orphan Sophie through her window, he whisks her away to his home in Giant Country. Together they embark on an adventure to Buckingham Palace to get help from the Queen and save the children from the other giants! Nominated for eleven Helen Hayes awards; winner of two (Outstanding Set Design, Hayes Production and Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences). July 14-25. Best for ages 5, up. The National Theatre is at 1321 Pennsylva-
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Father’s Day 8k and Kid’s Kilometer
The 6th annual Father’s Day 8K will be run on a flat and fast out-andback course along the C&O Canal Towpath. The first 300 participants will be provided a technical race shirt, and awards will be given out at the post-race celebration to the top 3 M/F overall, the top M/F in each 10-year age group, and the top Father-Son and Father-Daughter teams. Race is on Sunday, June 21, 6:30 p.m. $40 to register ($5 for kids’ run). fathersday8k.com
Fun with Flowers youth Photography workshop at the Botanic Garden
On Saturday, July 18, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 2-4 p.m., come to the USBG to explore the wonders of photographing flowers while learning the basics of photography. Over the course of 2 hours, students ages of 10-13 will learn how to use photography skills in nature as an artistic tool, sharing the joy of nature through the lens of a camera. This workshop will be offered twice; the second workshop is a repeat of the first. Each workshop will only be open to 10 participants. Adults should be on-site for the duration of the workshop and are encouraged to take part with their children. No outside materials are necessary. Each participant will be given (to use and then return) their own camera with instruction on basic use, followed by a demonstration of the basic composition of the camera itself. Each participant will produce a print as well as a piece of artwork (vine/root sculpture) similar to that of Romeo and Juliet by renowned artist Steve Tobin, currently on display at the USBG. The workshop is free and pre-registration is required. Visit usbg.gov.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton Juneteenth Book Festival (every child walks away with a book)
The Eleanor Holmes Norton Juneteenth Book Festival, on Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., at Anacostia Park, is a cultural book festival providing platform and dialogue with publishers, writers, book sellers, literacy stakeholders and independent artists of the African Diaspora with a clear goal of placing a book in the hand of every child. Very family-friendly, there will be a Children’s Pavillion, rollerskating, basketball and literacy-focused activities throughout. Attendees can expect live performances, engaging workshops including a cooking demonstration for children by celebrity chef, Chef Daniel W. Thomas, poetry readings, theatrical skits, films, and, of course, book readings, signings, swaps, sales and give-a-ways. Go to juneteenthbookfestival.com for more information.
Shawnee: Living in Both Worlds Festival at American Indian Museum
On Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., join the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma and the Shawnee Tribe to learn more about the culture, history and contemporary lives of these tribal entities through dance performances, artist demonstrations, music, hands-on activities for families and more. The National Museum of the American Indian on the National Mall between the Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum and the US Capitol Building. nmai.si.edu
Marine Corps Marathon “Run Amuck”
The Marine Corps Marathon Mini “Run Amuck” race for ages 8 and up is on June 13. The two mile race is appropriately wild fun for rowdy runners, outrageous athletes and fun-loving families. Register at marinemarathon.com.
Photo: Courtesy of the Marine Corps Marathon
Library of Congress Kicks Off Summer Essay Contest for Rising 5th and 6th Graders
Kids get to go on stage with the performers after the show. Photo: Courtesy of the Chamber Dance Project
Chamber Dance Project Family Matinee
The Chamber Dance Project Family Matinee is on Saturday, June 27 at 2 p.m. at the Lansburgh Theatre, 450 7th St. NW. The world premiere of Darrell Grand Moultrie’s Wild Swans, inspired by Jazz Age poet Edna St. Vincent Millay’s poem of the same name, appears alongside a pair of well-loved works by Diane Coburn Bruning: the sensuous pas de deux Journey, which was created on Peter Boal, and Exit Wounds, an intense male duo exploring the aftermath of war with music by Philip Glass. A live string quartet will perform stand-alone musical pieces by Russell Peck and Prokofiev, followed by another exciting round of structured improv, and Jorge Amarante’s dazzling tango ballet Sur ending the show on a high note. Kids get to go on stage with the performers after the show. Tickets are $20-$70. chamberdance.org
The Library of Congress has launched its annual summer essay contest, in conjunction with area public libraries, to encourage rising 5th- and 6thgrade students to reflect on books that have made an impact on their lives. The “A Book That Shaped Me” Summer Writing Contest is administered as part of summer reading programs at public libraries in Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Prizes will be awarded and top winners will be invited to present their essays at the National Book Festival, Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Washington Convention Center. Essays, focused on a single book, should be one page in length and must be submitted with an entry form, in person, at a participating public library. The deadline for entries is Friday, July 10. Submission forms are available at the Library of Congress Young Readers Center in Room G-29 of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. SE, or at participating public library locations. The list of participating libraries is at loc.gov/bookfest/kids-teachers/booksthatshape.
Kids Run the Bases at Nat’s Park
Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run Registration Open
Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run registration has opened. The Kids Run is on Saturday, Oct. 24 and will be held in the Pentagon North parking lot. Nearly 3,600 children ages 5-12 will participate in the one-mile just-for-fun event. All participants receive a T-shirt, medal and snacks at the finish line. Register at marinemarathon.com.
Kids ages 4-12 can run the bases after select Nationals games. Kids Run the Bases begins immediately following the game, weather permitting.
Remaining dates are: June 21; July 5 and 19; Aug. 9, 23, and 30; Sept. 6, 20 and 27. An adult must accompany runners to the field. One adult per child on the field. Starting at first base, kids will be directed to run around the bases as the adults continue along the warning track and meet the runners near home plate. Once the game has ended, it takes the grounds crew approximately 20 minutes to prepare the field. Kids and parents/guardians can begin lining up at the end of the 7th inning, however fans that would like to stay and watch the entire game will still be able to line up once the game has ended. Participants must exit the ballpark through the Right Field Gate. The line forms outside of the park on the sidewalk along First St. washington. nationals.mlb.com
Hoop Dreams Basketball Tournament and Life Skills Event
The DC Housing Authority will hold its 5th Annual Basketball Tournament and Life Skills Event on June 26-27 at Trinity Washington University, 125 Michigan Ave. NE. The tournament opens on Friday, June 26, with a pep rally at 9 a.m. What started five years ago as an event just for children of families participating in DCHA’s Housing Choice Voucher Program has expanded. The Basketball Tournament and Life Skills Event now includes children of all families DCHA serves and last year had more than 150 boys and girls in the compe-
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tition. The event inspires youth by reinforcing team building skills through sportsmanship, providing educational opportunities, and offering life skills workshops.
DC Public Library’s Summer Reading for Kids: Win Prizes for Reading
This year’s Summer Reading theme is Every Hero Has a Story. Visit dclibrary. org/kidsummerreading for details on how kids can read, win, explore and get two free tickets to catch a Washington Nationals baseball game.
Smithsonian Sleepovers at the Americn History Museum
Solve a Smithsonian mystery of historic proportions! The devious diva Miss Rose has stolen six valuable objects from the National Museum of American History—and participants need to discover what’s missing before evening’s end. The participants have the opportunity to become a detective, roam through the museum’s galleries and use their cunning and skills to collect guiding clues. Along the way, take part in some great games, experiments, and craft projects. After the crime is solved, kids can roll out their sleeping bags and sleep soundly knowing that they’ve protected some of America’s treasures—and had plenty of fun. Sleepover dates are Saturdays, July 18 and Aug. 1; and Fridays, Aug. 7, 14 and 28. Call 202-633-3030 (MF, 9-5) to order tickets. smithsoniansleepovers.org/american-history
Mount Vernon Releases New Animated Feature “The Winter Patriots”
Washington’s crossing of the icy Delaware River on Christmas Day 1776 is one of the most remarkable and well-known events in American military history. Why did this crossing on a freezing winter’s night matter so much? The Winter Patriots,
Mount Vernon’s cutting-edge video presentation, looks at not only this pivotal moment of the American Revolution, but also the battles and challenges confronting Washington and his army at places like Trenton and Princeton. Starting during the summer of 1776, the story follows the Continental Army as it is repeatedly defeated and driven from New York, south across New Jersey towards the Delaware River. After crossing over the Delaware River on Christmas Day, Washington’s Continentals swiftly defeat three different armies around Trenton and Princeton. Washington’s lightning campaign, coupled with timely guerilla actions, completely unhinged the British position, forcing their precipitous retreat back towards New York. The Winter Patriots is available to view for free at mountvernon.org/winterpatriots.
The Puppet Company at Glen Echo
The elegance of 17th-century France, combines elaborate costumes of the Comédie-Française and Offenbach’s “Gaiety Parisian” to adorn the tale of the cinder girl who captures the heart of the handsome prince. “Cinderella” runs through June 21. $10. Appropriate for K-grade 6. Running time is 45 minutes. When Snow White meets seven vertically challenged bachelors, she discovers that everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses, and that friendship and teamwork make any challenge smaller. This production takes the Puppet Co.’s usual sideways view of the popular story, giving it timeliness and humor for adults as well as kids. “Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs” runs June 25-Aug. 9. $10. Appropriate for preK-grade 4. Running time is 40 minutes. The Puppet Company, a Center for Exploration of the Puppet Arts, is at Glen Echo Park, 7300 Mac Arthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD. 301-6346380. thepuppetco.org u
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Changing hands is a list of most residential sales in the District of Columbia from the previous month. A feature of every issue, this list, based on the MRIS, is provided courtesy of Don Denton, manager of the Coldwell Banker office on Capitol Hill. The list includes address, sales price and number of bedrooms.
Neighborhood CONDO ADAMS MORGAN
2633 ADAMS MILL RD NW #302 2301 CHAMPLAIN ST NW #212 2627 ADAMS MILL RD NW #403 1726 LANIER PL NW #3
BLOOMINGDALE
73 U ST NW #2 122 BRYANT ST NW #2 52 QUINCY PL NW #104
CENTRAL
2425 L ST NW #937 1010 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #701 400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #511 631 D ST NW #845 1112 25TH ST NW #1 1010 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #705 1133 14TH ST NW #801 631 D ST NW #836 701 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW #1127 701 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW #1205 1325 18TH ST NW #R-512 1325 18TH ST NW #513 1330 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #1014 2141 P ST NW #301 1280 21ST ST NW #906
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
2307 15TH ST NW #7-2 3467 HOLMEAD PL NW #3 3320 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #2 728 GIRARD ST NW #3 1343 KENYON ST NW #2 1423 COLUMBIA RD NW #4 1354 MONROE ST NW #B 1476 BELMONT ST NW #1 1320 PARK RD NW #2 3821 14TH ST NW #PH8 1336 BELMONT ST NW #201 2535 13TH ST NW #405 1461 GIRARD ST NW #400 1109 HARVARD ST NW #R 1464 HARVARD ST NW #13 1300 TAYLOR ST NW #102 3519 14TH ST NW #2 1401 COLUMBIA RD NW #305 1435 CHAPIN ST NW #208 739 NEWTON PL NW #203 3318 SHERMAN NW #205 1469 HARVARD ST NW #3 3900 14TH ST NW #518 1437 SPRING RD NW #12 2920 GEORGIA AVE NW #101 3205 GEORGIA AVE NW #401 3205 GEORGIA AVE NW #201 3602 ROCK CREEK CHURCH RD NW #8 1108 COLUMBIA RD NW #103 1440 COLUMBIA RD NW #403 3902 14TH ST NW #419
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BR
$622,000 $480,000 $439,500 $420,000
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$850,000 $780,000 $375,000
4 2 2
$1,180,000 $851,500 $665,000 $633,000 $615,000 $595,000 $469,000 $442,000 $435,000 $415,000 $399,000 $399,000 $385,000 $380,000 $328,500
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$1,280,000 $854,900 $804,950 $725,000 $720,000 $699,900 $695,000 $688,750 $632,500 $599,000 $585,000 $575,000 $560,000 $540,000 $512,500 $500,000 $482,000 $450,000 $445,000 $399,990 $393,384 $389,900 $385,000 $383,000 $379,900 $369,900 $349,900 $325,000 $324,450 $317,000 $311,000
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526 KENYON ST NW #303 1401 COLUMBIA RD NW #112 3866 9TH ST SE #202 3872 9TH ST SE #203 100 DANBURY ST SW #100 14 HALLEY PL SE #103
DUPONT
1280 21ST ST NW #307 1737 WILLARD ST NW #8 1414 22ND ST NW #7 1815 18TH ST NW #103 1824 S ST NW #101 1615 Q ST NW #707 1502 17TH ST NW #4 1545 18TH ST NW #512 2001 16TH ST NW #604 1736 WILLARD ST NW #302 1615 Q ST NW #412 2032 15TH ST NW #4 2008 16TH ST NW #7 1545 18TH ST NW #302
$221,000 $200,000 $74,900 $62,000 $50,000 $46,000
2 0 2 2 3 1
$630,000 $628,010 $590,000 $535,000 $435,000 $430,000 $419,000 $397,500 $390,000 $371,000 $365,000 $339,000 $292,799 $269,500
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1727 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #203
$221,000
KALORAMA 1820 KALORAMA SQ NW 1840 VERNON ST NW #403 2415 20TH ST NW #27 2311 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #505 1807 CALIFORNIA ST NW #204 1854 MINTWOOD PL NW #8 1831 BELMONT RD NW #304 1845 KALORAMA RD NW #2 2009 BELMONT RD NW #101 1901 COLUMBIA RD NW #301 2010 KALORAMA RD NW #506 2145 CALIFORNIA ST NW #305 2032 BELMONT RD NW #432
$2,300,000 $801,000 $668,000 $667,000 $598,225 $595,000 $490,000 $484,900 $441,000 $397,000 $385,000 $362,000 $280,000
LEDROIT PARK 2022 FLAGLER PL NW #F202
$403,000
LOGAN CIRCLE 1506 Q ST NW #PH 1401 Q ST NW #305 1425 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #30 1506 Q ST NW #2 1445 CHURCH ST NW #24 1634 14TH ST NW #203 1441 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #301 1010 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #905 1300 13TH ST NW #309 1314 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #806 1 SCOTT CIR NW #104 1420 N ST NW #215 1420 N ST NW #1013 1440 N ST NW #404
$1,475,000 $1,200,000 $1,175,000 $995,000 $905,000 $699,000 $690,000 $625,000 $592,800 $418,000 $262,500 $260,000 $244,500 $213,000
MOUNT PLEASANT 2448 ONTARIO RD NW #2 1615 KENYON ST NW #51 3314 MOUNT PLEASANT ST NW #4 1613 HARVARD ST NW #114 3220 17TH NW #110 1708 NEWTON ST NW #303 1613 HARVARD ST NW #309
MOUNT VERNON TRIANGLE 437 NEW YORK AVE NW #1009 555 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #1301 400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #1203 811 4TH ST NW #1201
0 5 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 0 0 0
$705,000 $528,000 $462,000 $440,000 $392,500 $303,000 $280,000
2 2 2 2 1 1 0
$503,500 $494,900 $448,000 $434,900
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NOMA 44 N ST NW #A
$472,000
PENN QUARTER 601 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW #405
$390,000
2 1
SHAW 1523 3RD ST NW #2 1816 5TH ST NW #2 440 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #103
$725,000 $565,000 $542,500
U STREET 1931 12TH ST NW #B 1011 T ST NW #B 2030 8TH ST NW #409 1916 9TH ST NW #2 2120 VERMONT AVE NW #308 2030 8TH ST NW #503 2030 8TH ST NW #311 2030 8TH ST NW #403 929 FLORIDA AVE NW #5002 2030 8TH ST NW #303 919 FLORIDA AVE NW #3 2120 VERMONT AVE NW #412 2030 8TH ST NW #404 1413 T ST NW #304 u
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by E. Ethelbert Miller
hile my father was alive I never had a conversation of any length with him. Our love was maintained by my fetching the newspaper for him so he could check the television schedule. Watching television was my father’s major form of relaxation. It was often those westerns like Bonanza, Gunsmoke and Maverick that found us in bed together. We never watched a baseball game. Our television compromise was watching the Ed Sullivan Show. I think my father made the trip from New York to Washington only five times to visit me. The first time was 1972, when I graduated from Howard University. I recall my father being more concerned with the heat of the sun than my scholastic achievement. Yet I knew everything was made possible by the money he made to pay for my education. My father worked almost his entire life for the U.S. postal service. He had one of those “good” jobs where one expected a decent pension and simple respect at the end of one’s labor journey for all the days and years worked. Today that respect no longer seems to be given to the American worker. It is difficult being an African American father in the 21st Century. The media circulates the message that we are missing, like the lyrics of a song no one can remember. Is it “Lift Every Voice and Sing?” My father was always in the next room, sleeping or mumbling to himself. At the kitchen table his head was often bowed as he silently ate his food. I never talked to my father while I had meat or potatoes in my mouth. I never questioned if there was going to be a next meal. There are some things you simply expect to be there the next day; near the top of the list is air and gravity. My father never provided me with rules on how to be a good father. Every June I pass the rack of cards in CVS and wonder
who the Father’s Day cards are for. I have two children. When my father was alive I would buy a card for him which he would never read. I would print my name in it and first show it to my mom. Maybe my Father disliked mail because he handled nothing but envelopes his entire life. At times I thought his love for me was as small as a stamp. I know better these days. Love has many definitions, we just struggle to use it properly in a sentence. I never told my father that I loved him. It was only in those Hallmark cards that I could find the courage to print a four-lettered word. There is a strange silence that can engulf the men in a family. The silence between brothers as well as fathers and sons can be deafening. When I wrote my first memoir, Fathering Words: The Making of an African American Writer, I tried to recall every memory I had of my father. I found there were few, so I went about the business of “inventing” a man who would be as heroic as any character in the center of a Greek myth. I wanted to create the ideal African American father in much the same way Ron Karenga slipped us candles and called it Kwanzaa. Last month, my father would have been 100 year old. He is buried in a cemetery near Yonkers, outside Harlem and the Bronx. My father was born in Panama and came to America when he was a little boy. I believe he was a man who lived his entire life in exile. My father was a man who worked hard to build a home while understanding the loneliness built into the walls. My father was a man from Panama with a canal running through his heart. Today, I have nothing but oceans of love for him.
E. Ethelbert Miller is a literary activist. His Collected Poems (edited by Kirsten Porter) will be published next spring by Willow Books. Mr. Miller was recently inducted into the Washington D.C. Hall of Fame. u
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