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Bulletin Board • Kathleen Donner

Ana Harwvey: DC’s Business Engine

View of 2016 fireworks on the Mall. Photo: Courtesy of the National Park Service

• Jonetta Rose Barras

30 out and about 30

Insatiable • Celeste McCall

Depeche Art • Phil Hutinet

We Don’t Need Hating on Shaw • Alexander M. Padro

Shaw Streets • Pleasant Mann

ANC 6E • Steve Holton

East Side News • Taylor Barden Golden

Bloomingdale Buzz • Taylor Barden Golden

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Changing Hands • Don Denton

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Notebook • Kathleen Donner

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June is Homeownership Month Explore the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency’s Homeownership Resources

Closing Cost Grants DCHFA is offering grants in the amount of $1,500 to be used towards closing cost! Borrower Qualifications Include: · Purchase a home in the District of Columbia · Income at 80% or less of Area Median Income · Close between June 1st and September 1st, 2017 · Use one of the DC Open Doors HFA Preferred loan programs only (with or without Down Payment Assistance) · Visit www.DCOpenDoors.com to find a lender and apply for the grant

Annual House Crawl June 17th 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Meet with lenders, tour properties and learn how you can become a homeowner using the DC Open Doors, HPAP and/or the Mortgage Credit Certificate Programs.

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GREAT WAYS TO ENJOY A DC SUMMER Get in the Swim Dive into a Summer of Sharks at National Geographic

More than a hundred million sharks are killed each year, primarily for their fins. Award-winning National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry has gone to extraordinary lengths to show us why we should not only protect them, but respect and appreciate them as integral species within our ecosystem. The exhibition will include large-scale images, videos, artifacts, models, and interactive experiences—all highlighting Skerry’s passion, skill, and technique. $15, adults; $10, kids. Through Oct 15. 1145 17th St. NW. nationalgeographic.org.

Sharks are an integral species in our ecosystem. Photo: Brian Skerry

Do Laps in DC’s Outdoor Public Swimming Pools

DC’s outdoor pools are one of our great success assets. Dotted all around the city, they are free to DC residents (adults need picture ID). After school closes, summer hours are 11 a.m to 8 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 6 p.m. on weekends. Every pool is closed one day a week for maintenance. Find pools at dpr.dc.gov/page/outdoor-pools. For those of you 18 and older who have put off learning to swim, find a $50 Learn the Basics class at dpr.dc.gov. The DPR instructors are remarkably patient.

Splash Around in the Burbs

Great Waves Waterpark in Cameron Run Regional Park, 4001 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, VA, is a great way to spend the entire day. It has five waterslides, a giant wave

pool, batting cages, 18 holes of miniature golf, rental cabanas, a cafe, pizza and ice cream. Great Waves Waterpark is open every day June 23 to Sept. 4, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission fees for people 48” or more, $14.75; less than 48”; $11.75; age 55 and over, $8.25; after 4 p.m., $8.25; under age 2, free. Add one dollar on weekends. There are four other NOVA waterparks with colorful names such as Atlantis, Ocean Dunes, Pirates Cover and Volcano Island and they’re all close by. Read more at novaparks.com.

Smell the Roses Attend the Arbor Fair and Tree Climbing Championship

The International Society of Arboriculture has chosen the National Arboretum as the site for its annual tree climbing competition. Come and see arborists from all over the world compete in professional tree climbing activities. There will be tree and plant identification walks, bonsai workshops, children’s activities, local artisans, exhibitors and much more. Bring your own chair and enjoy a full day of activities and events. The International Tree Climbing Championship with Arbor Fair and Expo is on Friday, July 28, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday, July 29, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, July 30, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the National Arboretum. Free. usna.usda.gov.

Tour the National Garden

A natural complement to the US Botanic Garden, the National Garden highlights the amazing diversity of American plants. The three-acre garden draws inspiration from the environments of the Mid-Atlantic region. Conceived as an outdoor laboratory for gardening in harmony with natural ecosystems, the Garden opened in the fall of 2006. On Mondays in summer, 3 to 4 p.m., learn about its history, plants butterflies like, native plants of the middle Atlantic area and roses that

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Performing Arts Center Montgomery College

51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, MD 20850 EXPLORES THE 1960’S The Monday Night Film Series THE BAD SLEEP WELL Akira Kurosawa Japan, 1960, 150 Minutes, B&W, English Subtitles June 5, 2017, 7 p.m.

LORD OF THE FLIES Peter Brook United Kingdom, 1963, 90 Minutes, B&W July 10, 2017, 7 p.m.

THE VIRGIN SPRING Ingmar Bergman Sweden, 1960, 89 Minutes, B&W, English Subtitles June 12, 2017, 7 p.m.

8 1/2 Federico Fellini Italy, 1963, 138 Min, B&W, English Subtitles July 17, 2017, 7 p.m.

DRAGON INN King Hu Taiwan, 1967, 111 Minutes, Color, English Subtitles August 14, 2017, 7 p.m.

VICTIM Basil Dearden United Kingdom, 1961, 100 Minutes, B&W June 19, 2017, 7 p.m.

THE SOFT SKIN François Truffaut France, 1964, 117 Minutes, B&W, English Subtitles July 24, 2017, 7 p.m.

CAPRICIOUS SUMMER Jiří Menzel Czechoslovakia, 1968, 76 Minutes, Color, English Subtitles August 21, 2017, 7 p.m.

IL SORPASSO Dino Risi Italy, 1962, 105 Minutes, B&W, English Subtitles June 26, 2017, 7 P.M.

I KNEW HER WELL Antonio Pietrangeli Italy, 1965, 115 Minutes, B&W, English Subtitles July 31, 2017, 7 p.m.

Z Costa-Gavras France/Greece, 1969, 127 Minutes, Color, English Subtitles August 28, 2017, 7 p.m.

TALE OF ZATOICHI Kenji Misumi Japan, 1962, 96 Minutes, B&W, English Subtitles July 3, 2017, 7 p.m.

DOUBLE FEATURE: AUGUST 7, 2017 BLACK PANTHERS Agnès Varda France, 1968, 28 Minutes, Color 7 p.m.

BLACK GIRL Ousmane Sembene Senegal, 1966, 65 Minutes, B&W, English Subtitles 7:30 p.m.

All films begin at 7 p.m. and are FREE and open to the public Box Office: 240-567-5301 Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. montgomerycollege.edu/PAC

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grow well in the Washington environment. Bring sunscreen, protective clothing, and water. The tour is canceled if it rains or during times of extreme heat (heat index of 95 degrees or higher/Code Red weather alert). Independence Avenue and Third St. SW. usbg.gov.

Grounds. All are welcome. You can arrive anytime. It’s free and you can drop by but they prefer you register at dcyogaday. org. They also suggest you bring your own yoga mat or sheet if you plan to participate in the actual yoga asanas. You may also choose to come for the various speakers and performances. They say, “Although we are hoping for sunshine, there’s something magical about practicing yoga in the rain!” which means rain or shine.

Help Clean-up and Enjoy Kenilworth Park

About once a month there is an opportunity to help clean up, hear music or attend a festival at the famously under-visited Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens at 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is the only national park One of the great ways to relax devoted to cultivated water-lovand regain your balance during plants. This summer, voluning a DC summer is to attend teer on Saturdays, June 24 and the Summer Organ Recital SeSylvia “Marilyn” Shot by Gordon Ames Lameyer, June 1954. Photo: Gordon Lameyer, Courtesy The Lilly Library, Indiana University, Sept. 10, 9 a.m. to noon; attend Bloomington, Indiana ries every Sunday in July and the Annual Water Lily & Lotus August, 6 p.m., at the NationFestival on Saturday, July 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and hear al Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The concerts jazz on Saturday, July 22, 5 to 7 p.m., on Lotus Jazz Night. feature organists from the US and abroad. There is no Editor’s note: The late afternoon mosquito situation has charge for admission but a free will offering will be acbeen handled. The park has introduced a larva eating fish Embassy of India along with Friends of Yoga is orgacepted. All are welcome to attend these performancinto the ponds which makes the park much more comnizing the International Day of Yoga celebration on es. Here’s the lineup: July 2, Nathan Davy, organist & fortable at the end of the day. nps.gov/keaq. June 17, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., at the Sylvan Theater, on Alex Trygstad, viola from Washington, DC and Rochesthe northeast corner of the Washington Monument ter, New York; July 9, Marina Omelchenko from Mos-

Wind Down at the National Shrine Summer Sunday Organ Concerts

Discover Inner Peace at the International Day of Yoga

Get Hold of Yourself

Take in “One Life: Sylvia Plath” at the National Portrait Gallery

“One Life: Sylvia Plath” is the first exploration of the poet and writer’s visual imagination in an art and history museum. The exhibition reveals how Plath shaped her identity as she came of age as a writer in the 1950s and early 1960s. The exhibition will be in the museum’s “One Life” space June 30 through May 20, 2018. Through personal letters, self-portraits, family photographs and relevant objects, the exhibition highlights Plath’s struggle to understand the traumas in her life—the early death of her father, psychiatric breakdown in college and collapse of her marriage— and to navigate the societal pressures placed on women as she made her way in the professional world. The National Portrait Gallery, open 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., is at Eighth and F Streets NW. npg.si.edu.

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Casey Trees Summer Crew Climb with Davey Tree at the National Arboretum. Photo: Courtesy of Casey Trees

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Thrill to the Thunderbirds

On Sept. 16 and 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., both days, 2017 Joint Base Andrews Airshow guests will experience aerial demonstrations and learn more about the military personnel and equipment JBA uses to carry out missions. The Thunderbirds are scheduled to perform on Saturday at 3 p.m. The airshow is free and welcoming of the public. Security will, of course, be tight. Please have a look at the list of prohibited items on jba.af.mil/AboutUs/Air-Show. Parking is at FedEx Field and Branch Avenue Metro Station with shuttles from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is an airshow for DOD cardholders exclusively on Friday, Sept, 15.

Watch a Glorious Sunset

Photo: Courtesy of iFLY Baltimore

cow, Russia; July 16, Benjamin LaPrairie from Washington, DC; July 23, Peter van de Velde from Antwerp, Belgium; July 30, Dan Aune from Baltimore, MD; Aug. 6, Michael Emmerich from Houston, TX; Aug. 13, Peter Latona from Washington, DC; Aug. 20, Iris Lan from New York, New York; and Aug. 27, Sergio Orabona from Stuttgart, Germany. The National Shrine is at 400 Michigan Ave. NE. nationalshrine.com.

Slip the Surly Bonds of Earth Learn How to Fly Without a Plane

This is what iFLY (indoor sky diving) says. “Each flight within the wind tunnel lasts 60 seconds. However, total flight length depends on the package that you choose. When jumping out of an airplane, the free fall portion lasts about 45 seconds. If you reserve a package that contains two flights, you will have two turns in the wind tunnel with an instructor lasting 60 seconds each. The entire iFLY first-time flyer experience takes approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes from start to finish. You must take a training class. They claim that people be-

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tween the ages of three and 103 and less than 300 lbs can participate. The Baltimore iFLY is at 8209 Town Center Dr. You see it when on I95 north, just past the Harbor Tunnel exit to your left. iflyworld. com/baltimore.

Take an Open Cockpit Ride

At the weekly Flying Circus Air Show, you’ll see wing walkers, barnstormers, biplanes, parachute jumpers carrying the American flag and hot air balloons. You can also get open cockpit rides. The Flying Circus Air Show happens every Sunday through Oct. 29. The gates open at 11 a.m. and the show starts at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults; $13, active military; $7, kids. On Aug. 19 and 20, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., there is a Hot Air Balloon Festival where you can arrange a balloon ride. You deal with the pilot directly. The Flying Circus Aerodrome is 14 miles

Listen to Military Band Concerts at the Capitol

Go for the music but get knocked over by the sunsets. Listening to an evening military band performance is a truly patriotic experience. Weekdays, all summer long, at 8 p.m., hear the US Navy Band on Mondays, the US Air Force Band on Tuesdays; the US Marine Band on Wednesdays; the US Army Band or the US Marine Band on Thursdays; and the US Army Band on Fridays. It doesn’t matter which day you go, the entire experience is glorious. The concerts are on the Capitol steps, west side of the Capitol. There’s plenty of parking near the Botanic Garden.

The sunset from the Capitol grounds. Photo: Nan Raphael

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At the Arlington County Fair, 90,000 to 100,000 spectators are expected to pass through the turnstiles this year.

Tour the Monuments at Twilight

During a twilight tour of the principle Washington, DC monuments, it’s impossible not to get a great sunset. Highly recommended are the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials. At the Lincoln (our favorite), you can walk around it, on the outside, and face Arlington Cemetery and it’s grandeur. But the sunset, from that perspective, is breathtaking. Another is the unobstructed view from the middle of Memorial Bridge. Parking isn’t as tricky as you would think, even in summer. nps.gov/linc.

Have Drinks on the W Hotel Terrace

The rooftop bar in the W Hotel at 515 15th St. NW, looks at, on and beyond some of Washington, DC’s most spectacular sights--including a glorious sunset. povrooftop.com.

Find a Fun Fair Go to Virginia’s Largest County Fair

The 68th Annual Prince William County Fair, Aug. 11 to 19, features demolition derbies, rides, games, fair food, monster trucks, MotoCrossed, Rockin A Ranch

Petting Zoo, tractor pulls and live music. Competitions are the Demolition Derby, a Baby Contest and a Pet Show. Tickets are $10 for adults; $6 for kids. Gates open at 5 p.m., every day. The Prince William County Fairgrounds is about an hour from DC at 10624 Dumfries Rd. Manassas, VA. pwcfair.com.

Go to the Closest Fair to DC

The Arlington County Fair, Aug. 16 to 20, is one of our favorites--it’s close in, free and it has no pretensions of being an agricultural fair. During this 40th year of the fair, there are bee keepers and bakers, but no cattle, goats or pigs. Hours are Wednesday, Aug. 16 and Thursday, Aug. 17, 5 to 10 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 18, 2 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 19, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 19, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Admission to the fair is free but you pay for rides--$1 a ride and $20 for 24 rides. This is a great fair for little kids. There are competitive exhibits in honey bees, baked goods, needlework, crafts and fine arts, photography, and herbs, fruits, nuts and vegetables. Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 Second St. South. Arlington, VA. arlingtoncountyfair.us.

Eastern Shore Fair at Denton

The Caroline-Dorchester County Fair is held from Aug. 2 to 5 at the Caroline

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County 4-H Park, 8230 Detour Rd., outside of Denton, MD. This fair is truly a country fair. There will be a greased pig contest, a baby contest and a dress-a-goat contest, rides, food vendors, games, live music and all the usual fair stuff. One of our favorite features is the nightly communal dinner--fried chicken dinner, a beef dinner, a crab cake dinner and BBQ chicken dinner. Admission is $2 for over 13s and free for under 13s, when accompanied by an adult. caroline-dorchestercountyfair.org.

in the Hill Rag Calendar THEATER AND FILM section. Here’s one we just found. In celebration of National Caribbean Heritage Month, “Jean and Dinah... The Play,” orchestrates itself out of the Mighty Sparrow’s 1956 internationally renowned calypso When the Yankees Gone as a response to American occupation in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. June 8-18. Undercroft Theatre, Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church, 900 Massachusetts Ave. NW. theessentialtheatre.org.

Get a Trump Experience

Once a Week, Eat Alfresco

One of the great pleasures of summer is alfresco dining. One of our favorites is Indigo at 245 K St. NE. It’s quite informal, reasonably priced, dog friendly, kid okay, good food and a brisk carryout business--especially delightful after dark when they turn on their overhead carnival lights. If you need AC, there is some inside seating.

Check out the “Who’s Looking Back” Photo Show at Gallery O on H

In “Who’s Looking Back”, on display at Gallery O on H, 1354 H St. NE, June 20 to July 28, Washington, DC’s top street photographers document the tumultuous presidential inauguration of Donald J. Trump, an event that met with rioting, peaceful civil disobedience and one of the largest protest marches in US history. Their book, “UnPresidented: The Inauguration of Donald J. Trump and the People’s Response,” captures the raw emotion that flowed through the nation’s capital, both in celebration and protest of Trump’s ascendancy to the most powerful and important job in the world. The collective body of all submitted photos will become a visual time tunnel challenging the viewer to reflect on how they have related to, reacted to, resisted, and/or re-committed in the six months since Jan. 20, 2017. galleryoonh.com.

Tour the White House

Anyone can take a tour of the White House but you must go through your member of Congress no less than 21 days and no more than three months in advance of the date you’re requesting. These self-guided tours are from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday; and 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tours are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. All White House tours are free of charge. Please note that White House tours may be subject to last minute cancellation. Reach Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton at 202-225-8050 or norton.house.gov.

Visit Newseum

The Newseum at 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., is a remarkable antidote to alternate facts, fake news, flip-flops, conspiracy theories, challenges to the First Amendment, the Russians, hypocracy and in-your-face conflicts of interest. Go there to refresh your soul. Plan to spend the day. There is a “President and the Press” talk with White House correspondent for American Urban Radio Net-

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Once a Day, Workout at a DC Fitness Center

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works April Ryan on Saturday, June 10, 2:30 p.m. Admission to the talk is included in the price of admission. Visit newseum.org and figure out the best time to go.

Elevator up the Old Post Ofﬁce Tower

It’s also okay if you want to do laps at an aquatics center (indoor pool). The fitness centers and indoor and outdoor pools are free for DC residents. Just have picture ID with you until they get used to seeing you. Anyway, the point here is that you have formed a good, healthy habit--just like brushing your teeth--it’s something you do every day. Fitness Centers offer ellipticals, stationary bikes, treadmills, stair climbers, universal weight machines, incline benches, leg press, barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, medicine balls and resistance bands. Find fit-

The Old Post Office Tower is open for business after a nearly three year hiatus during the Trump Tower conversion of the building. The Tower is still a great view of the city especially since the Washington Monument is closed down for the next few years. If you want to go up to the viewing gallery use the south entrance near Starbucks off 12th St., NW. Free. You can, of course, pop into the hotel hobby. It’s your business how you get out of there without buying a $25 cocktail. nps.gov/nama.

Develop a Good Habit Once a Month, Attend New Theater Company’s Production

Just like with any restaurant, bowling alley, department store or church, it’s hard to get people in the door for the first time. It’s no different for a theater company. When we find them, you can find them

Jean and Dinah...The Play is on stage at Undercroft Theatre, June 8 to 18. Photo: Jeﬀrey Chock

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Summer at the movies in NOMA. Photo: Courtesy of NOMA BID

Help the Smithsonian Folklife Festival Celebrate Fifty Years

This year’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival celebrates 50 years of Folklife. This is one of our favorite festivals mostly because it can be enjoyed at leisure, over many days. There are no bumper to bumper crowds. There are no huge commercial concerns. There is always an effort to explain the world in which we live--a gentle look at how human beings from different parts of the world live, work, celebrate, worship and create. The festival is on the National Mall, between Third and Fourth, on June 29 to July 4 and July 6 to 9, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with some evening performances. On July 8 and 9 they are presenting a 50th reunion weekend with stories about early days of the Festival and a look to the future, as well as special workshops and performances. Share your favorite Festival memories and photos in person or online. festival.si.edu.

Roam the Put Down a Blanket Festivals Become a Foodie at the ness centers with an array of super workout machines and indoor pools at dpr.dc.gov.

Catch a NOMA Summer Screen Movie

NoMa Summer Screen is a free, 13-week outdoor film series in one of DC’s coolest neighborhoods. Every Wednesday from June 7 through August 30 (including one rain date), bring your friends, family and neighbors for music, giveaways, food trucks and picnicking to NoMa Junction @ Storey Park, 1005 First St. NE. Movies start at sunset and are screened with subtitles. They encourage moviegoers to bring chairs, because the site is covered in asphalt. Bring blankets, frisbees, and picnic coolers when the doors open at 7 p.m. Check out the schedule at nomabid.org. You can also find area outdoor movies, music and ceremony all summer long in the Calendar sections of Hill Rag, MidCity DC and East of the River newspapers.

Picnic on the River

First, pick a river. We have two. There are places to walk to or drive to along all the riverbanks in the area. We particularly like the park areas along the George Washington Memorial Parkway, north and south. The main thing the Rangers are concerned about is that you clean up after yourself. Another area we like is Anacostia Park. There’s some action on the river and in the park but it’s basically quiet.

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National Capital Barbecue Festival

The National Capital Barbecue Festival, June 24, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and June 25, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., is a ticketed, annual event on Pennsylvania Avenue, between Third and Seventh, NW. There will be at least 30 bands playing rock, blues, R&B, Go Go on three stages but the focus here is food, eating food, chefs’ competitions, cooking demonstrations, giveaways and tastings. You can save on tickets by buying early online. bbqindc.com.

Pig Out at the Chesapeake Beer and Crab Festivals

There are two, each having two sessions 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. The Baltimore Beer and Crab Festival, on June 24, is at Rash Field at the Inner Harbor. The National Harbor festival, on Aug. 19, is at 300 Waterfront St. This is the eighth year for what is becoming a Maryland tradition. The Festivals themselves are an all-you-care-totaste extravaganza complete with over 65,000 crabs, lots of beer, arts and crafts, live music, family fun and more. There is an array of admission offers that are too complicated to go into here, but there are discounts for prepurchase. Enjoy, because crabs and summer go together. mdcrabfest.com.

Gallery O on H Photo Show and Book Launch

In Who’s Looking Back, on display at Gallery O on H, 1354 H St. NE, June 20 to July 28, Washington, DC’s top street photographers documented the tumultuous presidential inauguration of Donald J. Trump, an event that met with rioting, peaceful civil disobedience and one of the largest proThe Giant National Capital Barbecue Festival test marches in US history. Their book, “UnPresidented: The Inauguration of Donald J. Trump and the People’s Response,” captures the raw emotion that flowed through the nation’s capital, both in celebration and protest of Trump’s ascendancy to the most powerful and important job in the world. The collective body of all submitted photos will become a visual time tunnel challenging the viewer to reflect on how they have related to, reacted to, resisted, and/or re-committed in the six months since Jan. 20, 2017. galleryoonh.com. ◆

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Calendar Washington Nationals Postgame Freedom Fireworks. July 3, 6:05 PM game vs the Mets. Fireworks will start at about 9 PM. washington.nationals.mlb.com.

An American Celebration at Mount Vernon. July 4, 9 AM to 5 PM. Salute the first commander in chief during their annual Independence Day event. Watch dazzling, made-for-daytime fireworks shoot off over the Potomac River. Listen to the roar of the cannon fire while viewing special military re-enactments throughout the day. mountvernon.org. Annual Independence Day Concert at the National Cathedral. July 4, 11 AM. Cathedral organists Benjamin Straley and George Fergus are joined by Washington Symphonic Brass and the US Navy Sea Chanters in presenting a program of patriotic favorites. Free. cathedral.org. Capitol Hill Fourth of July Parade. July 4, steps off at 10 AM. The parade that runs north on Eighth Street SE from I Street to Pennsylvania Avenue features kids on bikes, fire trucks, marching bands, school groups, dogs with their owners, vintage cars and politicians greeting voters.

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Navy Memorial Concerts on the Avenue. Tuesdays; June 13, 20, 27; 7:30 PM. 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NE. navyband.navy.mil. INDEPENDENCE DAY Independence Fireworks at Mount Vernon. June 30 and July 1 from 6 to 9:45 PM. Enjoy an evening of family fun and fireworks choreographed to patriotic music and celebrate the nation’s founding. Fireworks with mansion tour: $34, adults; $24, youth. No mansion tour: $30, adults; $20, youth. mountvernon.org. Music to Celebrate the Second of July. July 2, 2 PM. Celebrate the Second of July, the day the Continental Congress voted for American independence, with music the founding fathers knew well. David and Ginger Hildebrand of the Colonial Music Institute perform 18th-century songs including ballads, marches, dance tunes and theater songs in costume with period instruments. Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. societyofthecincinnati.org. July Fourth National Symphony Orchestra Concert Full Dress Rehearsal. July 3, 7:30 PM. US Capitol West Lawn. Find a much smaller crowd at the concert rehearsal. Attendees are allowed on the Capitol grounds starting at 3 PM. Security is required and alcohol may be confiscated. Free. nso.org.

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National Archives Celebrates the Fourth of July. July 4, band performance, 9 to 9:45 AM; ceremony from 10 to 11 AM; family activities, 11 AM to 4 PM. The celebration will include patriotic music, a dramatic reading of the Declaration by historical reenactors and free family activities and entertainment for all ages. Free. Constitution Avenue and Seventh Street NW. archives.gov.

Independence Day Concerts at Air and Space. July 4, 11 AM from noon and 1 PM. Concerts feature vocal and instrumental selections from a variety of musical genres including big band, jazz, popular, patriotic and classical. airandspace.si.edu. 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. Contemporary and patriotic tunes and spectacular views of nighttime DC. Free. airforcememorial.org. July Fourth at Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. July 4, 11 AM. Actor Phil Darius Wallace will portray Frederick Douglass and will give an original performance that includes parts of Douglass’s famous “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” speech. The performance will take place from the front porch of the historic house. Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, 1411 W St. SE. nps.gov/frdo. City of Alexandria Birthday Celebration. July 8, 6 to 10 PM. Fireworks at 9:30. Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St.

SPECIAL EVENTS Punctured Landscape at Art Museum of the Americas. Through July 30. Punctured Landscape is a meditation on the Canadian social landscape. The 17 artworks brought together in the exhibit ask the viewer to consider their interpretation of history, legacy, and possible outcomes for the future. Art Museum of the Americas, 201 18th St. NW. Open Tuesdays to Sundays, 10 AM to 5 PM AMAmuseum.org. Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle. June 24, 11 AM to 9 PM and June 25, 11 AM to 7 PM. Barbecue, live entertainment and giveaways. Pennsylvania Avenue, NE between Third and Seventh. bbqindc.com. Smithsonian Folklife Festival Celebrates Fifty Years. June 29 to July 4 and July 6 to 9, 11 AM to 5:30 PM. This year Smithsonian Folklife Festival brings the rich history and diversity of American circus arts to life on the National Mall, between Third and Fourth Streets NW. festival.si.edu. Flying Circus Air Shows. Sundays through Oct. 29, 2:30 to 4 PM. Adults, $15; $7, kids through 12 and under 5, free. The Flying Circus Aerodrome is at 5114 Ritchie Rd. in Bealeton, VA. flyingcircusairshow.com.

OUTDOOR MUSIC, MOVIES, THEATER AND CEREMONY Sunset Parades at Iwo Jima Memorial. Tuesdays, Through Aug. 8, 7 to 8 PM. 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. Capitol Riverfront Outdoor Movies. Thursdays, 7 PM. Here’s the lineup: June 8, Me Before You; June 15, Sister Act; June 29, Secret Life of Pets; July 6, Grease. Movies start at sundown. Canal Park, Second and Eye Streets SE. Find schedule at capitolriverfront.org. Jazz in the Garden at the NGA. Fridays, through Aug. 25, 5 to 8:30 PM. The free concerts feature locally and nationally acclaimed musicians performing a wide variety of musical genres. The full schedule is at nga. gov. National Gallery of Art Sculpture

Garden between Seventh and Ninth Streets on Constitution Avenue NW. Marine Barracks Evening Parade. Fridays. 8:45 to 10 PM. Features music and precision marching, the Evening Parade features “The President’s Own” US Marine Band, “The Commandant’s Own” The US Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the Marine Corps Color Guard, the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Ceremonial Marchers and the official mascot of Marine Barracks Washington LCpl. Chesty XIII. Reservations suggested. barracks.marines.mil. Adams Morgan Summer Concert Series. June 10, 5 PM, Michele McTierney; June 24, 5 PM, Batida Diferente. Corner of 18th Street and Columbia Road. NW. adamsmorganonline.com. NoMa Summer Screen. Movies start at sunset. Bring chairs because the site is covered in asphalt. Bring blankets, frisbees and picnic coolers when the doors open at 7 PM. June 14, The American President; June 21, Election; June 28, Lincoln; July 5, All the President’s Men; July 12, Man of the Year; July 19, First Kid; July 26, Wag the Dog; Aug. 2, The Ides of March; Aug. 9, Legally Blonde: Red, White & Blonde; Aug. 16, Lee Daniels’ The Butler; Aug. 23, White House Down; Aug. 30, (rain date). Movies are at NoMa Junction @ Storey Park, 1005 First St. NE. nomabid.org. Bard in the Park. June 14, Romeo + Juliet (1996); June 21, Much Ado About Nothing (2012); June 28, 10 Things I Hate About You (1999). capitolriverfront.org/calendar. In partnership with The Folger Shakespeare Library, Bard in the Park is a three-week series celebrating Shakespeare. Bard in the Park will take place, 6:30 to 8:30 PM, at Canal Park, 200 M St. SE. It includes a screening of Shakespeare adapted movies and a pre-show interactive performance by various Shakespeare entertainers. Summer Evening Concerts at the National Arboretum. June 15, No Part of Nothin’ (Bluegrass); June 22, IntiLuna (Latin) with Mister G (Children’s); June 29, Mark G. Meadows and the Movement (Jazz); July 6, John Sax Williams (Jazz); July 13, Deja Belle (R&B and Neo-Soul); July 20, Rocknoceros (Children’s); July 27, Unified Jazz Ensemble (Jazz). Concerts are 7 to 8:30 PM with no rain dates. All concerts are free, but reservations are required at fona.org/ events/summer-evenings. Tickets will become available two weeks before the concert date.

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Bethesda Summer Concerts. Concerts are 6 to 8 PM. June 15, Urban Funk; June 22, The Crimestoppers; June 29, Oasis Island Sounds; July 6, Caz Gardiner; July 13, Chuggalug; July 20, Joker’s Wild. Veterans Park at corner of Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues, Bethesda, MD. bethesda.org. Rosslyn Rocks! Concerts. Thursdays, 6 to 8 PM. June 15, The 19th St Band; June 22, Jeff from Accounting; June 29, The Monster Band. Central Place Plaza, North Lynn Street, Rosslyn, VA. rosslynva.org. Golden Cinema at Farragut Park. June 16, Moana; June 23, The Princess Bride; June 30, Dirty Dancing; July 7, Ghostbusters (2016 version); July 14, Finding Dory; July 21, Big; July 28, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off; Aug. 4, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Movies at 7:30 PM. Farragut Park is at Connecticut Avenue and K Street NW. goldentriangledc.com. Roots Outdoor Concert at the Botanic Garden. June 22, 5 to 7 PM. Parker & Gray, blues and roots. Concert goes indoors if it rains. Free. U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. USBG.gov. Tunes in the Triangle. Thursdays, 6 to 8 PM. June 22, Alison Carney; July 6, Pebble To Pearl; July 20, Phil Kominski. Fifth and K Streets NW. mountvernontriangle.org. Sunset Summer Films at Stone of Hope. June 22. Films begin at 8 PM; seating at 7 PM. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and food. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Free admission. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. thememorialfoundation.org. SummerSet DC Lunchtime Concerts. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 29 to July 20, noon to 2 PM. On the National Mall at Jefferson and Seventh Streets NW. Air Force Band Concerts at the Air Force Memorial. Fridays in summer, 7:30 PM. Air Force Memorial at One Air Force Memorial Drive in Arlington, VA. airforcememorial.org. Military Band Concerts at the Capitol. Weeknights in summer, 8 PM. Mondays, US Navy Band; Tuesdays, US Air Force Band; Wednesdays, US Marine Band; Thursdays, US Army Band or US Marine Band; Fridays, US Army Band. West side of the Capitol. There’s plenty of parking near the Botanic Garden.

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Drive-In Movies at Union Market. July 7, Coming to America. Start times vary. $10 parking fee per car. Advance purchase is highly recommended. Free for walk-ups. unionmarketdc.com.

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Rockin’ the Block Concert Series at Canal Park. Concerts are 6:30 to 8:30 PM. July 12, Daniel Hill; Aug. 2, Mike McHenry Trio; Sept. 6, Zach Cutler. Rockin’ the Block will also feature food and beverage vendors, a moon bounce and lawn games for all ages. Canal Park, Second and Eye Streets SE. capitolriverfront.org.

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Strathmore’s Live from the Lawn Summer Concerts. Concerts start at 7 PM. July 12, Karen Jonas; July 19, Look Homeward; July 26, Bug Ray & The Kool Cats; Aug. 2, Femina; Aug. 9, Matuto; Aug. 16, Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys; Aug. 23, Uke Fest; Aug. 30, Akua Allrich; Sept. 9, Team Familiar. Free. Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD. strathmore.org.

MUSIC Music at The Howard. June 10, Jazz Legends Double Feature: Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band + Ron Carter & Russell Malone Duo; June 11, Harlem Gospel Choir and Rosana; June 13, Hiromi & Edmar Castaneda; June 15, Michael Che; June 16, Big Daddy Kane; June 17, The Delfonics and COLORS Presents: The Biggest 90s Party Ever; June 22, Protoje; June 23, Tributo 2017: Soda Stereo, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Shakira LIVE Tribute Festival; June 24, Luther Re-Lives and The 2nd Annual Lifestyle Summer Fest featuring The Backyard Band, UCB & Black Alley; June 28, Al B. Sure; June 29, Sizzla; June 30, Leo Dan; July 1, Beanie Sigel and ZEN: DC Carnival Party; July 3, Pre-4th of July Old School Jam. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. 202-803-2899. thehowardtheatre.com.

Music at the Atlas. June 12, 7 PM and 9:30 PM. Miho Hazama with the Brad Linde Expanded Ensemble: Monk at 100; June 16, Slavic Soul Party! Duke Ellington’s Far East Suite. The Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org. Blue Monday Blues in Southwest. Every Monday, 6 to 9 PM. June 12, Reggie Wayne Morris Band; June 19, Vince Evans Blues Band; June 26, Louisiana Mojo Queen w/ Memphis Gold; July 3, Charlie Owen & Pocket Change. $5 cover. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. 202-484-7700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org.

View of 2016 fireworks on the Mall. Photo: Courtesy of the National Park Service

Hir at Woolly. Through June 18. Isaac, a veteran, returns to his childhood home and discovers that his family’s been transformed. Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D St. NW. woollymammoth.net. Crazy Mary Lincoln: A New Musical at Fringe. Through June 18. Mary Todd Lincoln shopped like Nancy, stumped like Hillary and suffered like Jackie. She was both loved and reviled by the public and the press. With toe-tapping choruses and beautiful ballads, this new musical explores the life of the First Family following the assassination of the President. $25. Logan Fringe Arts Space: Trinidad Theatre, 1358 Florida Ave. NE. capitalfringe.org.

Music at U Street Music Hall. June 10, Boys Noize; June 11, Austin Mahone; June 12, Mt. Kimbie & Ash Koosha; June 15, Glacier Ride Fundraiser Event; June 16, The M Machine; June 17, Miguel Migs; June 18, Toro y Moi (DJ Set); June 21, The Widdler Sorrow Bogtrotter; June 22, Fakear; June 23, Maya Jane Coles; June 24, Azizi Gibson and Cut Snake; June 27, DakhaBrakha; June 29, Jerry Folk; July 1, Feed Me Disco with Eau Claire; July 3, The Big Boom ft. SkiiTour; July 7, 3TEETH and Bondax. U Street Music Hall, 1115 U St. NW. 202-588-1889. ustreetmusichall.com.

Music at Sixth and I. June 10, Jane Bunnett and Maqueque; June 15, 6th in the City Chorus Concert. Sixth and I, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org.

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Summer Organ Recitals at the National Shrine. Sundays, 6 PM. July 2, Nathan Davy, organist & Alex Trygstad, viola; July 9, Marina Omelchenko; July 16, Benjamin LaPrairie; July 23, Peter van de Velde; July 30, Dan Aune; Aug. 6, Michael Emmerich; Aug. 13, Peter Latona; Aug. 20, Iris Lan; Aug. 27, Sergio Orabona. No charge for admission; a free will offering will be accepted. All are welcome. National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave. NE. nationalshrine.com.

THEATER AND FILM

Music at Black Cat. June 10, Christeene; June 14, Cigarette; June 15, Charly Bliss; June 16, Coup Sauvage &The Snips Farewell Show; June 17, JC Brooks; June 20, Post Animal; June 21, The Last Internationale; June 22, Banding Together 2017; June 25, Post Pink; July 2, Sam Kogan; July 4, Hemlines; July 5, T-Rextasy; July 8, Risk! Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. blackcatdc.com.

Music at Rock and Roll Hotel. June 10, Rooftop DJ: Ozker-Sync and Weedeater; June 11, Girlpool; June 13, Sorority Noise; June 15, Great Good Fine OK; June 16, Flynt Fossy and Turquoise Jeep; June 17, Dry Wave; June 22, Magic Giant; June 23, Margaret Glaspy; June 25, Songs: Molina-A Memorial Electric Co.; June 30, Ruse De Guerre; July 1, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. 202-388-7625. rockandrollhoteldc.com.

Jazz Night in Southwest. Every Friday, 6 to 9 PM. June 16, Happy Birthday, Brother Black; June 23, Tribute to Chet Baker; June 30, Celebration for Nasar Abadey. $5 cover. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. 202484-7700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org.

Signature Theatre’s Sizzlin’ Summer Nights Cabaret Series. July 5 to 22. Two and a half weeks of live music and performances by Signature favorites and DC area stars with a different performance every night. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Shirlington, VA. sigtheatre.org.

Music at 9:30 Club. June 10, The Record Company and Mixtape Pride Party; June 11 and 12, Rodrigo y Gabriela; June 16, Lizzo; June 17, Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience; June 24, White Ford Bronco: DC’s All 90s Band; June 30, Get Low w/ Mathias & Friends; July 5, Caravan Palace; July 8, Mitski. 815 V St. NW. 877-435-9849. 930.com.

Music at Hill Country. June 10, Colonel Josh & the Honky Tonk Heroes; June 13, Ryan Culwell; June 14, 21, 28 Hill Country Live Band Karaoke; June 15, Jumpin Jupiter; June 16, Marah; June 17, Kris Lager Band; June 19, The Blair - Pongracic Band, Atomic Mosquitos; June 20, Four Star Combo; June 23, Folk Soul Revival; June 27, Flat Duo Jets; June 29, Revelator Hill; July 1, Randy Thompson Band; July 2, Sunny Sweeney - Acoustic Storyteller Session; July 3, Kiti Gartner; July 6, Quiles & Cloud; July 7, Jonny Grave & the Tombstones. Hill Country Live, 410 Seventh St. NW. hillcountry.com/dc.

JFK 100th Birthday Musical Celebration with the Air Force Strings. June 15, 7 PM. This concert will include selections that were performed in the Kennedy White House. National Archives, William G. William G. McGowan Theater at the National Archives. archives.gov.

July Fourth Fireworks and National Symphony Orchestra Concert. July 4, 8 PM. US Capitol west lawn. Fireworks at about 9:15 PM. No one is 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. Security may confiscate alcohol. The fireworks and concert take place except in the case of extremely inclement weather. The best source for upto-the-minute information is local TV and radio stations. Free. nso.org.

Avant Bard Presents King Lear. Through June 25. Once upon a time there was an old king who had three daughters… Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy begins as fairy tale and ends in nightmare of homelessness, alienation, family strife and civil war. Starring local acting legend Rick Foucheux as Lear. Gunston Arts Center, Theatre Two, 2700 South Lang St., Arlington, VA. avantbard.org. Doubt, A Parable at Anacostia Arts Center. Through June 25. The play examines the Catholic Church abuse scandal. Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd. SE. SeeNoSun.org. Mosaic’s The Return at the Atlas. Through July 2. A gripping mystery set in a run-down automobile repair shop in old Herzliya, this American premiere by Palestinian playwright Hanna Eady and Seattle-based writer with Edward Mast elegantly dramatizes the smoldering tension between a Palestinian mechanic and an attracted, conflicted Israeli Jewish woman from his past. The Atlas, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org. Jesus Christ Superstar at Signature. Extended through July 9. With a rock-opera score by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar tells the story of Jesus’ life in his final week and includes well-known songs like “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “What’s the Buzz” and “Everything’s Alright.” Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Shirlington, VA. sigtheatre.org.

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Hollywood Goes to War: World War I on the Big Screen at Air and Space. Fridays at 7 PM. June 16, The Eagle and the Hawk; July 14, Paths of Glory; Aug. 11, The Millionaires’ Unit: U.S. Naval Aviators in the First World War; Sept. 15, Gallipoli; Oct. 20, The Blue Max; Nov. 11, The Lost Squadron. Visit airandspace.si.edu/hollywood for free tickets.

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When We Were Young and Unafraid at Keegan. June 17 to July 8. In the early 1970s, before Roe v. Wade or the Violence Against Women Act, Agnes has turned her quiet bed and breakfast into one of the few spots where victims of domestic violence can seek refuge. Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW. keegantheatre.com.

Actors Derek Brockbank, Evan Milberg and Katie Ganem in rehearsal. Photo: Courtesy of Fat and Greasy Citizens Brigade

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) Free Outdoor Theater. June 10, 15, 16, 22, 23 and 24, 8 PM. Three actors take on the characters in William Shakespeare’s canon in 97 minutes. 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 in the church Sanctuary. Grace Episcopal Church in Georgetown, 1041 Wisconsin Ave. NW. fgcitizens.org. The School For Lies at Shakespeare. The School for Lies transforms Molière’s 17th-century classic Le Misanthrope into a modern satire crafted in vicious couplets and outrageous gags, creating a baroque comedy of manners brimming with contemporary slang. Lansburgh Theatre, 450 Seventh St. NW. shakespearetheatre.org. Still Life with Rocket at Anacostia Playhouse. June 8 to July 2. With Etta’s death rapidly approaching, her grown children return home, reviving the wild, reckless and brutal games of their youth. Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Pl. SE. theateralliance.com. Theatre Lab’s Annual Dramathon. June 12, 7:30 PM. Some of the most recognizable names in DC theatre come together for a great cause at Washington Stage Guild. Actors and playwrights donate their time along with volunteer fundraisers for world premiere staged readings of short plays written just for that night. All proceeds generated by the event benefit The Theatre Lab’s scholarship fund. To take part or to get tickets, visit theatrelab.org or call 202-824-0449. Broken Glass at Theater J. June 14 to July 9. Set in Brooklyn throughout the rampage of Kristallnacht in 1938, this astonishing and electrifying play confronts our assumptions about being American, being married and coming to terms with one’s own identity. Theater J, 1529 16th St. NW. washingtondcjcc.org.

Fringe Festival. July 6 to 30. During the Fringe Festival, nooks and crannies in the H Street NE and Trinidad neighborhoods are filled with live performance. This festival includes work by local theatre companies and musical acts curated by Capital Fringe and works that are produced by local and traveling independent Fringe artists. See the schedule at capitalfringe.org. The Originalist at Arena. July 7 to 30. Four-time Helen Hayes Award winner Edward Gero returns as Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. When a bright, liberal, Harvard Law School graduate embarks on a nervewracking clerkship with the conservative Justice, she discovers him to be both an infuriating sparring partner and an unexpected mentor. Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW. arenastage.org.

DANCE In Octavia’s Brood: Riding the Ox Home at Dance Place. June 16 and 17, 8 PM. Meghan Abadoo crafts an immersive, site-based dance work inspired by the prophetic envisioning of racial justice activists: science fiction author Octavia Butler and abolitionist, Harriet Tubman. Abadoo draws from her background in Contemporary, West African and Funk dance genres to explore storytelling from the perspectives of women of the African Diaspora. Dance Place, 3225 Eighth St. NE. danceplace.org.

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Joe’s Movement Emporium Presents RebollarDance. June 17, 8 PM and June 18, 4 PM. 40+ features artists and chorographers over the age of 40 in a multi-media, collaborative concert that will challenge audiences preconceived definitions of modern dance. Tickets are $20, advance; $25 at the door. Joe’s Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Rd. Mt. Rainier, MD. joesmovement.org. Chamber Dance Project Presents Ballet, Brass &amp; Song. June 22, 7:30 PM; June 23and 24, 8 PM. Experience six phenomenal ballet dancers in five ballets by three choreographers and live onstage music. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. chamberdance.org. DC Hip-Hop Theater Festival at Dance Place. July 7 and 8, 8 PM. Founded as the Hip-Hop Theater Festival in 2000, the Hi-ARTS mission is to support hip-hop as a vibrant urban art and culture movement. Dance Place, 3225 Eighth St. NE. danceplace.org. TWB@THEARC Summer Classes. Mondays, 6:45 to 8 PM; Adult Barre, Tuesdays, 7 to 8 PM; Wednesdays, 6:45 to 7:45 PM, Adult Pilates; Wednesdays, 7:45 to 9 PM; Thursdays, 7 to 8:15 PM, Adult Ballet; Saturdays, 8:30 to 9:30 AM, Adult Zumba; Saturdays, 2:15 to 3 PM, Adult African.

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FRESHFARM CityCenterDC Market. Tuesdays 11 AM to 2 PM. 1098 New York Ave. NW. freshfarm.org. Shaw Farmers Market. Sundays, 10 AM to 2 PM. 925 Rhode Island Ave. NW. community-foodworks.org/shaw. SW Arts Market. Every second and fourth Friday, 4 to 10 PM. June 23 and July 14. Fourth and M Streets SW. marketswdc.com. Friends of SW Library Book Sale. June 24, 10 AM to 3 PM and June 25, 1:30 to 4 PM. Sale supports events and supplies for the library. Questions? Have Books to Donate? Email them at friendsofswlibrary@gmail.com. Southwest Neighborhood Library, 900 Wesley Pl. SW. dclibrary.org/ southwest.

18th Street Singers in May 2015 with director Benjamin Olinsky. Credit: Matt LeClair

18th Street Singers Present The Key of Life. June 17, 7:30 PM and June 18, 2 PM. This 50-voice chorus comprised of young professionals living and working in DC, directed by Benjamin Olinsky, presents “The Key of Life.” The program showcases themes of life including love, loss, faith and social justice. It is comprised of songs that span a multitude of genres. Tickets are $15 online; $20 at the door; $10 for seniors; free for students with ID. Luther Place Memorial Church, 1226 Vermont Ave. NW. 18thstreetsingers.eventbrite.com. Editor’s note: 18th Street Singers general auditions for the 2017-18 season are in July and August. Sign up at 18thstreetsingers.com. Single classes are SE. thearcdc.org.

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SPORTS AND FITNESS Washington Nationals. June 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29: July 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. Nat’s Park. washington. nationals.mlb.com. Washington Mystics Basketball. June 11, 18, 27 and 29. Verizon Center. mystics.wnba.com. DC United at RFK. June 21, 7:30 PM vs Atlanta United FC. dcunited.com. Yoga Gatherings at the Botanic Garden. Saturdays, 10:30 to 11:30 AM. WithLoveDC is a movement to spread love, joy and acceptance throughout the District. WithLoveDC offers free yoga gatherings at the US Botanic Garden. This program is firstcome, first served with limited space available. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mats. No pre-registration required. usbg.gov. Yoga Mortis at Congressional Cemetery. Wednesdays, 6 PM. Classes are one hour and appropriate for all experience levels. No reservations are required; suggested donation is $15. congressionalcemetery.org. Nearby Indoor Public Pools. Turkey Thicket, 1100 Michigan

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Ave. NE. Rumsey Pool, 635 North Carolina Ave. SE. All DC public pools are free for DC residents. Have ID. dpr.dc.gov. Nearby Outdoor Public Swimming Pools. Nearby outdoor pools are Francis Pool (closed Tuesdays) at 2435 N St. NW; Randall Pool (closed Mondays) at South Capitol and I Streets, SW; Volta Park Pool (closed Mondays) at 1555 34th St. NW; Banneker Pool (closed Thursdays) at 2500 Georgia Ave. NW. All outdoor pools are open weekends, noon to 6 PM; weekdays, 11 AM to 8 PM. All DC pools are free for DC residents. Have picture ID. dpr.dc.gov. Nearby Public Tennis Courts. Banneker Community Center, 2500 Georgia Ave. NW. Kennedy Recreation Center, 1401 Seventh St. NW. All courts are open daily, dawn to dusk. Some are lighted for extended evening play. Courts are available on a first come, first served basis for one hour intervals; extended use of tennis courts requires a permit. Proper shoes and attire is required. dpr.dc.gov.

First Fridays at Community Forklift. First Friday, 6 to 8 PM. In addition to the monthly sales, they also have a “mystery salvage sale” each month during the First Friday party. There are also different bands, artists, and food trucks each month. Some months they also have a magician or cupcakes. The Town Center Market is there every month with craft beer and wine. Community Forklift, 4671 Tanglewood Dr., Edmonston, MD. communityforklift.org. Southwest DC Community Farmers Market. Saturdays, 9 AM to 1 PM. Fourth and M Streets SW. dreamingoutloud.org. Capitol Riverfront FRESHFARM Market. Sundays, 10 AM to 2 PM. 1101 Second St. SE. freshfarm.org. Eastern Market. Daily except Mondays and important holidays. Weekdays, 7 AM to 7 PM; Saturdays, 7 AM to 6 PM; Sundays, 9 AM to 5 PM. Flea market and arts and crafts market open weekends, 9 AM to 6 PM. Eastern Market is Washington’s last continually operated “old world” market. 200 and 300 blocks of Seventh St. SE. 202-698-5253. easternmarket-dc.org. Dupont Circle FRESHFARM Market. Sundays, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. 20th St. and Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-3628889. freshfarmmarket.org. Branch Avenue Pawn Parking Lot Flea Market. Saturdays after 10 AM. 3128 Branch Ave., Temple Hills, MD. Fresh Tuesdays at Eastern Market. Tuesdays, 3 to 7 PM. Farmers’ line of fresh produce. Eastern Market, 200 block of Seventh Street SE. 202-698-5253. easternmarketdc.com. Union Market. Tuesdays to Fridays, 11 AM to 8 PM; Saturdays to Sundays, 8 AM to 8 PM. Union Market is an artisanal, curated, food market featuring over 40 local vendors. 1309 Fifth St. NE. 301-652-7400. unionmarketdc.com.

CIVIC LIFE Congresswoman Norton’s NW District Office. Open weekdays, 9 AM to 5:30 PM. 90 K St. NE. 202-408-9041. norton.house.gov.

MARKETS AND SALES FRESHFARM Penn Quarter Market. Thursdays, 3 to 7 PM. 801 F St. NW. freshfarm.org. FRESHFARM By the White House Market. Thursdays 16, 11 AM to 2 PM. 810 Vermont Ave. NW. freshfarm.org. FRESHFARM Mt. Vernon Triangle Market. Saturdays 10 AM to 2 PM. 499 I Street NW. freshfarm.org.

All Ways Mount Pleasant. First Saturday, noon to 2 PM. LaCasa. All Ways is a citizen’s association primarily for the tenants of the larger apartment buildings of Mount Pleasant. 3166 Mt. Pleasant St. NW. aass.org. Chinatown Revitalization Council. Fourth Monday, 7 to 8 PM. 510 I St. NW. Chinatown Revitalization Council promotes the Chinatown renewal and the preservation of its cultural heritage. The public is welcome.

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Convention Center Community Association. Last Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Kennedy Rec Center, 1401 Seventh St. NW. facebook.com/pages/Convention-CenterCommunity. Downtown Neighborhood Association. Second Tuesday, 7 to 9 PM. US Naval Memorial Center, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. miles@dcdna.org. dcdna.org. East Central Civic Association of Shaw. First Monday, 7 PM. Third Baptist Church, 1546 Fifth St. NW. Contact: Al Hajj Mahdi Leroy J Thorpe Jr, 202-387-1596. Eckington Civic Association. First Monday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Harry Thomas Recreation Center, 1743 Lincoln Rd. NE. eckingtondc.org. Edgewood Civic Association. Last Monday, 7 to 9 PM. Edgewood senior building, 635 Edgewood St. NE, Ninth Floor. Logan Circle Citizens Association. Visit logancircle.org/calendar for meeting dates and times. logancircle.org. Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood Association. Third Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 PM. Yale Steam Laundry, 437 New York Ave. NW. lifein.mvsna.org. U Street Neighborhood Association. Second Thursday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Source, Second Floor Classroom, 1835 14th St. NW. ANC 1A. Second Wednesday, 7 PM. Harriet Tubman Elementary School, 3101 13th St. NW. anc1a.org.

ANC 1B04. First Thursday, 6:30 PM. Banneker Recreation Center, 2500 Georgia Ave. NW. LaKisha M. Brown Commissioner. groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ ANC1B04/info. ANC 1C. First Wednesday, 7 PM. Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Health, 2355 Ontario Rd. NW. anc1c.org. ANC 1D. Third Tuesday, 7 PM. 3166 Mount Pleasant St. NW. anc1d.org.

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ANC 2C. First Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Watha T. Daniel Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. anc2C.org. ANC 6E. First Tuesday, 6:30 PM. Meeting at Watha T. Daniel Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. anc6e.org.

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Insatiable article and photos by Celeste McCall

his summer, Mount Vernon Triangle and Shaw are providing a culinary round-the-world odyssey. Tucked in the corner of the cavernous Marriott Marquis hotel in Mount Vernon Triangle is a stop at Spain, Portugal, and Morocco: Mike Isabella’s latest outpost, Arroz. The stylish decor is modern with Moorish flourishes. Diners cozy up in alcoves, while others cluster around the handsome bar. Seated near a window, we perused the Spanish/Portuguese/Moroccan menu. Our server, Raul, poured me two varieties of Albarino – Spanish and Portuguese. I chose the Spanish. A specialty is the assortment of bombas – bountiful rice dishes similar to paella. (Arroz means rice).

Ideal for a group, bombas are embellished with Maryland crab, duck, suckling pig, or vegetables. Another entree is Moorish-style chicken with kale, chickpeas, and preserved lemon. But Peter and I settled for a quartet of small plates: burnt eggplant, pureed and combined with black garlic and topped with cucumber circles, peas, and fiddleheads. The exotic combo comes with Moroccan flatbread. Octopus ala plancha (crisply grilled but tender) is artfully arranged with chickpeas and potatoes. A quartet of codfish fritters is crowned with dainty quail eggs. Deep-fried sweetbreads are presented on a small board with pureed chickpeas, lemon, and a dab of mustard. A refreshing finale is rhubarb sorbet. Our check ($104 before tip) arrived with tiny cookies. Service is impeccable. Located at 901 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Arroz is open nightly, plus weekend brunch. Call 202-869-3300 or visit www.arrozbmic.com.

Hong Kong

Codfish fritters are a popular Arroz small plate or appetizer. Tender octopus is another Arroz favorite.

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Tiger Fork’s Cheung Fun (wide noodles) are artistically rolled into cylinders.

Tiger Fork presents an entirely different culinary experience. Sequestered in the former Rogue 24 space in Blagden Alley, Tiger Fork melds Hong Kong cuisine with European and Middle Eastern flavors. We used chopsticks in lieu of forks. Rather than wait an hour for a table, we perched at the octagonal bar. There we sampled executive chef Irvin Van Oordt’s chow fun noodles, rolled up into cylinders, speckled with what looked like black sesame seeds and resting on a puddle of piquant sauce. Wontons were filled with turkey and shrimp, scented with ginger. Delicately flavored fried rice was laced with chicken, Chinese sausage, peas, and spring onions. Fragrant Taiwan green tea arrived in a lovely ceramic pot, accompanied by raw sugar. The brief wine list is mainly Euro-

Tiger Fork’s fragrant fried rice is studded with chicken and Chinese sausage.

pean; beers include Asian-style brews. Designed by edit lab at streetsense, Tiger Fork’s 2,600 square-foot space frames the bar and a long communal table. A chef ’s counter overlooks the open kitchen. Located at 922 N St. NW (rear of Blagden Alley), Tiger Fork is open nightly, closed Monday. Call 202-733-1152 or visit www.tigerforkdc.com.

Final Stop

Etete (Amharic for mother), 1942 Ninth St. NW, is unlike the early Ethiopian eateries in Adams Morgan, which were festooned with ethnic baskets and artwork. Reopened after an extensive facelift, Etete resembles a trendy nightclub, with abstract paintings and modern furnishings. American-born chef Christopher Roberson’s menu is equally avant-garde, borrowing from other cuisines. Teriyaki crispy beef? Injera tacos? Codfish

fritters? (We had a similar dish at Arroz, see preceding item.) There’s even fish and chips. Why not? Ethiopia was occupied by Italy before World War II, and Italian wines appear on the beverage list. However, Roberson does prepare traditional doro wat (chicken stew poised atop the signature injera, the fermented pancake-like bread) and spicy lamb stew. Etete is open nightly. Call 202232-7600 or visit www.eteterestaurant.com.

Family Fun

We had already discovered Halfsmoke’s spicy wurst and yummy macand-cheese bites at the Taste of Shaw. So we decided to visit the source, possibly inspired by the famous Ben’s Chili Bowl on U Street NW. But Halfsmoke is totally different from the iconic Ben’s. Halfsmoke appeals to the child in all of us. Hanging chairs greet customers, floors are old-fashioned bathroom tile. There’s a fussball table, with books and videotapes in the back. Picnic tables provide outdoor patio seating. A red neon sign proclaims, “Don’t grow up, it’s a trap.” Like Peter Pan? The cooking is hardly spa cuisine. Our delightful server, Reece, brought us popcorn in a Play-Doh can. Then she explained the menu as I scarfed the popcorn. Select your protein: halfsmoke, beef or pork “brat,” grilled chicken, lamb sausage, vegan falafel. Your choice may rest on a toasted bun, a bed of wild rice, flatbread, or mixed greens. Emerging from a wood-burning oven, the flatbread resembles a pizza crust, crisp and slightly charred at the edges. Piled on top is sliced sausage, chili, cheese, dressing, deli mustard, ketchup, sauerkraut, you name it. Ingredients are displayed in the large open kitchen. As if the entrees are not decadent enough, you may order funnel cakes and boozy milkshakes for dessert. (A grownup touch is a full bar including fancy cocktails, lots of local beers, and better-than-decent wines by the

glass.) Food arrives in a child’s lunchbox; the check is tucked in a vintage videotape cover (our title was “Toy Story”). Located at 651 Florida Ave. NW, Halfsmoke is open daily for lunch and dinner. Call 202-986-2079 or visit www.halfsmoke.com.

Logan Lowdown

Logan Circle is getting a new sushi bar, Hando-Meko, in the former Popeye’s space at 1315 14th St. NW. Owner/chef Jin K, who also operates Sushi Jin Next Door locations in Silver Spring and Woodbridge, plans to showcase handrolled (temaki) sushi, crafted from seafood, rice, and seaweed. Complementing the fishy dishes will be an extensive sake selection. Three bars will accommodate about 75 patrons, plus a 12-seat outdoor patio.

Shaw Shrimp Redemption

Shrimp are swimming in chef Ferhat Yalcin’s kitchen at Drift on 7th. The plump crustaceans are tucked into crunchy corn tortillas with pico de gallo, garlic, and sour cream; or enlivened with garlic for Cajun shrimp. They also appear in ceviche, a contemporary take on this classic with corn, cilantro, and balsamic vinegar. Drift on 7th uses only environmentally responsible, sustainable seafood. The beach-like atmosphere is laid-back, and the bar is underlit with ocean blue; walls feature warm wooden boardwalk planks and marine decor. There’s live jazz, 6 to 9 p.m., on Tuesday and Thursday, and at Sunday brunch from noon to 3. By the way, brunch is a weekendlong celebration replete with lobster omelets, shrimp and grits, with andouille and breakfast items. Plus bottomless mango, orange, or cranberry mimosas and bloody Marys. Located at 1819 Seventh St. NW, Drift on 7th is open daily (dinner only except for Sunday brunch). (continued on pg. 33)

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Depeche Art

East City Art’s Mid-City Gallery Exhibitions and News by Phil Hutinet

Foundry Gallery

Craig Moran has created a new series of large, colorful paintings which he compiles in his studio from a series of drawings, graffiti, advertisements, and pictures from nature books. Moran refers to this process as a “surrealist automatism,” resulting in serial patterning as he cuts up the images over and over again until he finds the right combination. While the viewer may find the bold, colorful shapes of Moran’s work vibrant and attractive, upon further reflection, one should note that the artist quotes from Hieronymus Bosch’s infernal nightmares of torment and the underworld. At other times, Moran refers to Joan Miro’s work in which a group casts judgment on a solitary figure, invoking paranoia and social malaise. Ultimately, the artist attempts to find dreamlike images that set him forth on a journey he says is “both mysterious and exhilarating.”

artists include Jennifer Bartlett, Mel Bochner, Janis Goodman, William Kentridge, Oleg Kudryashov, Linn Meyers, and Joan Mitchell.

Hamiltonian

Hamiltonian presents Rives Wiley, “DIY Laser Eye Surgery,” which includes a series of paintings and sculptures and a video by the artist. Inspired by the internet and virtual reality, Wiley creates a body of work originating from the visual cues we see every day on our computers and smartphones – digitally manipulated photographs, screen-saver graphics, and people grouped in various settings. What one sees on the internet and what

Touchstone

Gallery Neptune & Brown

Gallery Neptune & Brown will host a group exhibition titled “Summer Is for (Art) Lovers” to kick off the summer. It will exhibit the work of international, national, and local artists working in a range of mediums. Featured Rives Wiley,“DIY Laser Eye Surgery,” 2017, 100 x 96 x 40 inches, oil paint, hair weave, wood, resin, video. Image: Hamiltonian Gallery

Vija Celmins,“Ocean Surface,” 2006. Screenprint on Rives BFK. Image size, 20 3/4 x 26 3/4 inches; sheet size, 27 x 32 3/4 inches. Signed and numbered edition of 45 plus proofs. Image: Gallery Neptune & Brown

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Craig Moran,“Pursuit,” 40 x 32 inches, oil on canvas. Image: Foundry Gallery

one experiences in everyday life mirrors each other in the artist’s work, creating an infinite visual loop. Wiley questions which of the two worlds directs the other. Does the virtual, digitized world steer, or worse control, “real life,” or does real life steer the virtual world of the internet? Visually, the artist has created a series of trompe l’oeil inspired by DIY culture and promulgated by the millions of online video tutorials. Through the DIY tutorials so prevalent in today’s online culture, Wiley invites the viewer to reshape the ocular function in order to view the world digitally.

In Jo Ann Block’s “Jane Doesn’t Need Dick: Origin of Love,” the artist presents a series of autobiographical collages in which she uses each collected and applied piece to recreate her past. By assembling a visual narrative of her youth, Block reexamines the pains of growing up queer and her struggle toward emancipation from social stigma. The artist explains that “the collages are an amalgam of historical and personal imagery using a range of materials and methods to cut and paste a complex identity.” Block places her work in dialogue with artist Kerry James Marshall, who sought to counter stereotypes of the black body by normalizing it as quotidian figurative work. In addition, Block seeks to guard “queer culture in times of assimilation” while standing against what she calls “the emerging ‘oppression of difference’ in America.” Block is a 2015-17 Touchstone emerging artist fellow.

Lionel Daniels

In “Veiled Consciousness,” Lionel Daniels’ first solo exhibition in Washington, DC, the artist creates large and small figurative paintings which explore the double consciousness and veil worn by AfricanAmericans, past and present, as expressed in W.E.B Dubois’s “Souls of Black Folk.” Daniels’ use of intense, vibrant colors, thought-

Exhibitions on View

Charles Krause Reporting Fine Art NEW LOCATION: Dacha Loft Building 1602 Seventh St. NW, Second Floor, 202-638-3612, charleskrausereporting.com Hours: Sat.-Sun., 1-6 p.m. Exhibition schedule TBD Gallery Neptune & Brown 1530 14th St. NW 202-986-1200, neptunefineart.com Hours: Wed.-Sat., noon to 7 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. June 8-30 “Summer Is for (Art) Lovers” group exhibition Foundry Gallery 2118 Eighth St. NW 202-232-0203, foundrygallery.org Hours: Wed.-Sun. 1-7 p.m. Through July 2 Craig Moran (new works) Hamiltonian Gallery 1353 U St. NW 202-332-1116, hamiltoniangallery.com Hours: Tues.-Sat., noon to 6 p.m. Through June 24 Rives Wiley, “DIY Laser Eye Surgery” Hemphill Fine Arts 1515 14th St. NW 202-234-5601, hemphillfinearts.com Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Through June 10 Jacob Kainen and Romare Bearden Long View Gallery 1234 Ninth St. NW 202-232-4788, longviewgallerydc.com Hours: Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Through July 9 Gian Garafolo, “Private Archipelagos” Touchstone Gallery 901 New York Ave. NW 202-347-2787, touchstonegallery.com Hours: Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun., noon to 5 p.m. Through July 2 Gallery A: Touchstone Gallery Member Show Gallery B: Lionel Daniels, “Veiled Consciousness” Gallery C: Jo Ann Block, “Jane Doesn’t Need Dick: Origin of Love”

ful composition, and boasting energy allow his figures to dominate the picture plane. The artist paints with his hands while simultaneously dancing to themed music. Dependent on the message, he also incorporates poetry, drama, and digital media. As the artist explains, “I only paint Lionel Daniels,“Stranded.” Image: Touchstone Gallery with my hands. For me, the brush is the middleman that must be eliminated.” A Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude graduate from Morehouse College with a BA in studio art, Daniels moved to DC three years ago to pursue his artistic career. Daniels is a 2015-17 Touchstone emerging artist fellow. Phil Hutinet is the publisher of East City Art, dedicated to DC’s visual arts. For more information visit www.eastcityart.com. u

Joanne Block,“Dyke on a Bike,” 56 x 42 inches, acrylic, metal. Image: Touchstone Gallery

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The restaurant is located right by the Shaw/Howard University Metro station. For reservations and further information visit www.drifton7th. com or call 202-350-4350.

Wine about It

Coming soon, if not already: the Bloomingdale neighborhood will welcome Tyber Creek Wine Bar. Operated by Jordan and Jonathan Stahl, the newcomer will take over the space vacated by Rustik. Heading the kitchen will be chef Terry Tate, formerly of the Heights in Northwest Washington. Tyber Creek will seat 45 indoors plus another 45 on the patio. Emerging from Tate’s wood-fired kitchen will be roasted chicken, lamb shoulder, flat breads, and lots of summer veggies. Open daily, Tyber Creek is at 84 T St. NW, just off Rhode Island Avenue.

Summer Fare

Also in Bloomingdale, Boundary Stone has launched a summer menu. Choose from brunch options like a chorizo sausage and cheese with an over-easy egg. For dinner, chicken liver pate with pistachios, cornichons, and pickled onion; house-made beef and pork meatball sub with marinara; potato gnocchi al pesto with asparagus, favas, and prosciutto; roasted salmon filet with spaetzli, sugar snap peas, spring onion, pancetta, and romesco. Located at 116 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Boundary Stone is open daily, including weekend brunch. For more information visit http://boundarystonedc.com. u

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BULLETIN BOARD New Season at The Keegan

The Keegan Theatre has announced its 2017-2018 season, featuring two DC premieres, one world premiere and its 15th Ireland Tour of an American classic. Here’s the lineup: American Buffalo; Stones in His Pockets; Top Girls; An Irish Carol; Unnecessary Farce; Chicago; The Undeniable Sound of Right Now; Other Life Forms; The Bridges of Madison County. Read more at keegantheatre.com and get announcements of cabaret, workshop and staged reading events throughout the season and Keegan PLAY-RAH-KA productions for families and camps, classes, and other opportunities for young people of all ages. Learn more about Keegan PLAY-RAH-KA at keegantheatre.com/playrahka.

Chef’s Best Dinner & Auction

On June 19, 40 of the area’s best chefs and mixologists will serve up special tastings of their signature dishes at Chef ’s Best Dinner & Auction. Hosted at the Marriott Marquis, Chef ’s Best will benefit Food & Friends, a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC that provides life-sustaining meals to those living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other serious illnesses. Guests will enjoy tastings prepared by some of the region’s most talented chefs including: Erik BrunerYang, Maketto & Paper Horse, Tony Chittum of Iron Gate; Amy Brandwein of Centrolina, and Matt Adler of Schlow Restaurant Group (Tico, The Riggsby, Alta Strada and more), among other notables from the DC dining scene. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to bid on an array of silent and live auction items featuring trips, one-of-akind experiences and private dining opportunities. Tickets are $350 and sponsorships start at $1,000. Visit foodandfriends.org/ ChefsBest to purchase tickets and see a current list of chefs and sponsors. This year, Food & Friends will provide nearly one million meals to more than 2,600 seriously ill individuals in Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland.

Lincoln Theatre Call to Musical Artists

Labor Day Weekend at the Lincoln Theatre is a series of three musical concerts to be held at the Lincoln Theatre from Sept. 1 to 3. Each individual concert focuses on different musical genres or related genres, e.g. blues, jazz, funk, go-go, folk, rock and others. These family-friendly concerts will be presented free to the public. Musical artists/groups are invited to apply to perform in the concert series. Artists must reside within a 50-mile radius of DC. Selection preference will be given to city residents. Selected artists will receive an honorarium. The deadline to apply is June 23, at 4 p.m. Artists will be notified no later than Aug. 1. The online application may be found at dcarts.slideroom.com. For more information, contact Jeffrey Scott, CAH Chief of External Affairs, at jeffrey.scott@dc.gov or 202-724-5613.

“Write” Stuff Festival

The National Archives welcomes the start of summer break with its first-ever, two-day “Write” Stuff Festival demonstrating how research impacts writing and storytelling. Writers young and old, accomplished and novice, are invited to the National Archives to meet and learn from favorite authors and illustrators. Young writers (fourth through sixth grades) can participate in special “story development” workshops in person or online. Additional

Justin Trawick at Tunes in the Triangle 2016

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Festival highlights include book signings, discussions, and hands-on activities. The “Write” Stuff Festival is free and open to the public. Online registration is required for Friday’s “kids only” afternoon workshops that are limited to fourth through sixth graders. All events will be held in the William G. McGowan Theater and Boeing Learning Center. Attendees should use the Special Events entrance on Constitution Avenue at Seventh Street NW. For the full schedule, visit education.blogs.archives.gov/2017/04/27/write-stuff.

Hear Author Roxane Gay

On June 20, 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.), author Roxane Gay will be in conversation with Alicia Montgomery, editorial director, WAMU. Join DC Public Library. Enjoy a night of insight and discussion with this prolific author and modern female voice. Author of “Bad Feminist and An Untamed State,” Gay will speak about her latest book, “Hunger.” This event will be held at All Souls Unitarian Church, 1500 Harvard St. NW. Book signing to follow. Free, but space is limited. RSVP at ogi. ticketleap.com. This event is part of the Signature Speaker Series sponsored by DC Public Library Foundation.

Free Intellectual Property Legal Clinic

The DC Bar Pro Bono Center, in conjunction with Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. and Howard Tunes in the Triangle Relocated University Library’s Patent The Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improveand Trademark Resource ment District (MVT CID) has increased the number Center, is sponsoring a free of Tunes in the Triangle summer concerts. Now in Intellectual Property Legal its third season, the six evenings of live music take Clinic for small businesses. place on a new venue, the plaza at Fifth and K Streets Get assist with intellectual NW. The concerts showcase local artists of genres property needs, includranging from pop to singer/songwriters to island ing trademarks, patents, rhythms. Free Tunes in the Triangle concerts take copyrights and licensing. place on Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Pick up a sandVolunteers meet with the wich or meal at one of the many nearby restaurants. small business owners to Pull up one of the MVT CID’s brightly colored café assess their needs with rechairs and enjoy the music with friends, family, kids spect to intellectual propand pets. Here’s the schedule: June 8, Justin Trawick erty only. (in photo); June 22, Alison Carney; July 6, Pebble to Prior to June 26, orgaPearl; July 20, Phil Kominski. Weather delays will be nizers will send attendees announced through Twitter @mvtcid and Facebook a short questionnaire. The if needed. Tunes in the Triangle is sponsored by the questionnaire serves as a MVT CID and produced by OnTap Productions. background for discussions mountvernontriangle.org. with the attorneys. The

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clinic is on June 26 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Sterne Kessler’s offices at 1100 New York Ave. NW. Registration is required. Contact Lauren Paley at lpaley@dcbar.org or 202-737-4700, ext. 3357 before June 14th. Space is limited.

Boat-Home Tour Tickets for Sale

On Oct. 7, 2017, the Gangplank Marina Slipholders Association and the Port of Washington Yacht Club hold their fifth Boat-Home Tour. Few realize that Gangplank Marina is home to the largest liveaboard community on the East Coast. Check out 20 or so of the houseboats, housebarges, trawlers, and sailboats that people call home. Residents in zip code 20024 will be able to purchase tickets at a discount. Read more and buy tickets at dchouseboat.org.

The United Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll Washington DC Marathon and Half Marathon returns on March 10, 2018. As the only marathon to run completely within the District of Columbia, the event takes runners on a tour of all the historical landmarks, stunning architecture and natural beauty. The 2017 event saw 24,000 runners take over the streets of DC before finishing at RFK stadium. Registration will open with limited special pricing for all distances. To register and for more information, visit RunRocknRoll.com/DC.

30th Annual Bark Ball Tickets on Sale Now

The 30th edition of Washington’s only black-tie ball for canines and their human companions takes place June 17, when the Humane Rescue Alliance’s Bark Ball returns. This DC institution features 1,000 attendees and 500 dogs in a formal affair, gracing the elegant ballroom of the Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Ave. NW, from 6 to 10 p.m. The benefit kicks off with a reception, an extensive silent/online auction and “Bark Bar” at 6 p.m., followed by dinner, a formal program, live auction and dancing from 7 to 10 p.m. Leashed dogs are encouraged to attend (no retractable leashes please). General tickets are $250 each and tables are $2,500. A limited number of Young Professionals tickets will be offered for those 35 and under at $150. Tickets and tables are available at barkball.org.

Apply for an Arts and Humanities Grants

Guidelines and applications are now available for the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) FY18 grant programs for the spring/summer application cycle. Grants currently available for individuals include: Projects, Events or FestivalsCycle 1; Public Art Building Communities-Cycle

1; Art Bank: The Washingtonia Collection. Grants currently available for organizations include: Arts Education Projects; East of the River Projects; Upstart Program; Projects, Events or Festivals-Cycle 1; Public Art Building Communities-Cycle 1; Art Bank: The Washingtonia Collection. For complete guidelines on and deadlines for each available grant program, visit Current Funding Opportunities at dcarts.dc.gov.

The brave eagle and the peaceful pigeon stand on the back of Taiwanese water buffalo. The eagle, represented on one side of the depiction, is spreading its wings, symbolizing the American Dream; the pigeon, represented on the opposite side, encouraging peaceful coexistence between all races; the water buffalo representing the artist’s efforts and challenging work that led him to show his work on an international stage. In his sculpture, Hung Yi is bringing two animals that wouldn’t normally live in harmony together. Photo: Courtesy of CityCenterDC and the DowntownDC BID

Art Bank: The Washingtonia Collection Call to Artists

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) seeks submissions from DC residents and DC galleries and organizations for the FY 2018 Art Bank acquisition into The Washingtonia Collection of fine art works. Fancy Animal Carnival Comes to Washington For the FY18 acquisition cycle, Whimsical, larger than life sculptures have arrived downtown. Part CAH seeks artwork that reflects of the Fancy Animal Carnival installation by renowned Taiwanese the concept of “home.” A wide artist Hung Yi through the partnership of CityCenterDC and the spectrum of people, places, and DowntownDC Business Improvement District, the five massive, things call this city home: mulcolorful animals are on display through Oct. 15 at CityCenterDC, tigenerational native Washing825 10th St. NW, Chinatown Park, Sixth Street and Massachusetts tonians, those beginning new Avenue NW, and Herald Square, 13th Street and New York Avenue careers and families establishing NW. The Fancy Animal Carnival is also mobile. A miniature Trinew roots, internationally diverse umphant Double Sheep created by Hung Yi, will circulate throughpopulations, unique cultural colout downtown during the six-month installation. Programming and lectives, and an array of festivals, activation surrounding the exhibit will be available to the public landmarks, flora and wildlife. throughout the installation. Details on the art and programming are They invite artists to approach available at citycenterdc.com/FAC. the idea of home from all imaginable perspectives in relation to fore entering, drop off the required, signed waiver the District. for the dog’s up-to-date shots. For more informaConsidering that the District of Columbia is tion, visit washington.nationals.mlb.com. Remainalso home to iconic musical figures including Maring Pups in the Park games this year are June 25, vin Gaye, Duke Ellington, and the creator of DC’s 1:35 p.m. vs. Reds; Sept. 7, 7:05 p.m. vs. Phillies; indigenous musical form known as Go-Go, Chuck Sept. 30, 7:05 p.m. vs. Pirates. Brown, CAH also seeks artworks inspired by the musical legacy of the District. Submission deadFall 2017 White House line is June 23 at 4 p.m. For complete information Internship Program and submission instructions, visit dcarts.dc.gov/ The Fall 2017 White House Internship Program node/1015952. application is now open. The application portal will Washington Nationals “Pups in the Park” Games remain open until 11:59 p.m. on June 16. The Fall 2017 White House Internship Program term runs Purchase a discounted ticket for a favorite family from Sept. 6 to Dec. 8, 2017. The White House Inpet and support the Washington Humane Society. ternship Program is highly competitive. Applicants All those with tickets purchased for Pups in the are selected based on their demonstrated commitPark must enter through the Right Field Gate. Be-

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Ana Harvey: DC’s Business Engine by Jonetta Rose Barras

etite, bespectacled, with a ready, warm laugh, Ana Recio Harvey could be mistaken for a kindergarten teacher. She is, however, the business muscle in Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration and a key element in its vision for a robust local economy. Harvey manages the 50-person, $14 million Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD). The agency has four divisions: certification, affirming through a documentation process that companies are located in the District and giving them an edge in competitive government contracting and procurement; business opportunity and access to capital; commercial revitalization, which includes the popular Main Streets programs and clean team; and management. It also has assumed responsibility for the “Made in DC” project and an array of other special initiatives focused on diverse populations including ex-offenders. Put plainly, Harvey and her team are critical elements in the narrative surrounding the failure or success of DC entrepreneurs and traditional local businesses. “She is exceeding my expectations. I think she is the best director DSLBD has had. She’s been able to get that [Certified Business Enterprise] straightened out and she’s enthusiastic about the Made in DC program,” said Alexander M. Padro, an advisory neighborhood commissioner and the executive director of Shaw Main Streets. “She’s a very visible and a very genuine spokesperson for small business in our city,” added Padro. “I always joke: I am here for ribbon cuttings and wine tastings,” Harvey said, during an interview with me in the conference room of the agency’s eighth-floor office suite at One Judiciary Square. She smiled as we discussed the previous state of the CBE program and other problems that initially confronted her. “They never told me

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how difficult this would be.” Maybe not. Harvey is no wimp and no novice, however.

Experience Matters

Harvey has a significant grasp of the micro and macro of business. She has owned two companies, advocated as the president of an association of regional Hispanic businesses, and served in a key management position in former President Barack Obama’s administration. That journey began with her desire to enroll her son in a Montessori school. “I wanted $5,000 to pay the tuition,” she explained. “I started as a freelance translator, finding clients on my own.” That was in 2000, when she founded Syntaxis LLC. “My clientele started growing, and one of them asked if I did French translation. Of course, I didn’t; I speak Spanish. But I said yes. I hired by first French translator.” Before long, Harvey’s translation business was offering 25 languages and she had 75 people in her employ. Meanwhile, she became a member of the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and was working a second job with Cultural DC. “I got to know neighborhoods like Columbia Heights,” she said. Her skill and willingness to collaborate with others prompted the chamber’s president to encourage her to apply for his job when he decided to step down in 2007. “I was at the chamber one year and 11 months when Obama was doing his

listening tour.” Her participation in several workshops caught the attention of the right people. Soon after he became president, she was asked in 2009 to join the federal Small Business Administration (SBA) as assistant administrator at the Office of Women’s Business Ownership. “I walked into my office, and sitting at my desk I was wondering how I was going to do this job. It was daunting.” She reflected on her own experience as a woman business owner. “I made mistakes in running it: I didn’t know how to finance it. I was taking loans and using my credit card. There were times when I didn’t know how I was going to make payroll. I never asked for help. No one ever offered to help me either. Success was expensive for me – as a woman,” added Harvey. All those hardships and challenges gave her a unique perspective at the SBA, where she was responsible, among other things, for helping to build women’s business centers, which provided training and counseling. “I learned how to manage grants. I was handling millions of dollars. We’re stewards of taxpayers’ money. We were not going to waste it.” She said she defunded a center in California that was doing poorly. She shifted those funds to create a new center in the District, which until then didn’t have one. “Under my tenure in the SBA, it was the first time there was a center in all 50 states and territories.” That work was grueling. “I did a lot of traveling; the only places I didn’t go were Alaska and Hawaii,” said Harvey. After Obama won his second term, she decided to leave. “I had to rest.” She started another business, the HarveyHudson Group, which allowed her to use her now polished financial skills. Then she received another telephone call. “I was a Virginia resident. I was asked to come to a meeting; three people were there, including [former DC Councilmember] Charlene Drew Jarvis. They invited me to come back on a Saturday. That’s when I met with the mayor and she offered me the job. “I had a good grasp of where the city needed to go to catch up with the rest of the jurisdictions,” continued Harvey, noting that the DSLBD is the city’s version of the SBA. Further, while there had been much attention focused on the CBE program and its failures, there are “60,000 small businesses in the city;” restaurants, retail boutiques, architectural firms, and consulting firms, among others. Harvey said everyone working with her “has embraced the mission. We have reached out to

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Prior to Harvey’s arrival, DSLBD had been declared a mess. For example, a 2013 audit found that “the legal requirements and internal controls were not sufficient to address the goals of the programs.” Equally troubling, the DSLBD “did not have a compliance and monitoring unit,” opportunities for professional development of staff were insufficient, and the process for ensuring independence from politics was not sufficient. Further, companies sometimes had to wait years before receiving the coveted CBE designation. Such delays would choke off contracting and procurement opportunities, which sometimes resulted in businesses closing prematurely. CBE problems also made owners vulnerable to corrupt individuals; former at-large councilmember Michael Brown attempted to shake down one business owner seeking certification. Brown was caught on tape by the FBI and later pleaded guilty to a felony. “Muriel had breakfast with us and promised a robust small business agenda. She has followed through with that – Ana Harvey was part of it,” said Jose Sueiro, director of the Metro DC Hispanic Contractors Association. Harvey said one of the first charges the mayor gave her was to “fix CBE. Do whatever it takes to make it work.” She did just that. Mostly because of her efforts, the DC Chamber of Commerce named Bowser one of its 2016 Small Business Champions. Harvey and her team produced what has come to be called “The Green Book,” chock full of information small companies need to know, including how to compete for contracts. This year, the chamber has decided to present the DSLBD with the same award. (Eventually, they’ll get around to calling Harvey out by name.) Actually, Harvey has collected her share of awards. In 2015, she received the Ohtli Award, which is the highest honor from the Mexican government bestowed on a Mexican national living outside of Mexico. In 2016, the Office of Latino Affairs gave her its Good Governance Award. And in 2017, she was finalist for the Women in Technology Leadership Award. Perhaps the most important, however, are the accolades from local business leaders like Mary Quillian, who owns Mr. Henry’s on Capitol Hill and is a member of the board of Eastern Market Main Street. Main Streets are the city’s prime vehicles for helping to revitalize neighborhood commercial corridors and bring specific assistance to small companies. “They’ve given us good guidance and are doing a good job of nurturing us,” explained Quillian. “Director Harvey has brought great energy to DSLBD.”

Ditto that, said Council Chair Pro Tempore Kenyan McDuffie. “I’m also seeing a solid vision of her trying to be inclusive of all the marginalized communities, particularly as it relates to Aspire. That’s a pretty solid, hands-on program that addresses concerns of returning citizens.” Aspire is a pilot program that works in tandem with other DC agencies to help ex-offenders become business owners. Harvey said the program received an award from the US Conference of Mayors, and last year the federal SBA took its name and then duplicated it in five cities.

A Tough Road Ahead

Harvey may have earned high marks but there is more earning to do. “There are gaps,” said McDuffie. “The CBE is not the be-all, end-all of the small business ecosystem.” He said the agency should do more to provide access to capital, particularly for minority-owned business. It should spend more time helping companies build capacity, and there should be greater compliance enforcement. “My biggest criticism of the agency is that it lacks resources it needs to retain and attract small businesses,” McDuffie added. Like other business owners, Quillian said the agency could do more, particularly helping them to interface with other agencies. She cited as an example the problem of one Capitol Hill business waiting for a license. “It was a creamery that was desperately trying to get a license to make cheese in the city. By the time it got its license, it ran out of money,” continued Quillian, offering that the DSLBD should be able to track that and provide assistance. Harvey said she and her team have been exploring other ways they might assist businesses. They are looking at sharing an integrated software system with the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. When a business is awarded a license, DSLBD would be alerted immediately and could spring into action, providing much needed first-year aid and guidance. She said the agency, with the mayor, is also beginning to examine the issue of the affordability of commercial space for small business and the weight of regulations. “We’re losing a lot of businesses because of affordability.” The most important thing Harvey suggested that she and her team can do is to remember why they are there – not just for the businesses but the entire city. Some mornings, as she drives into work, she randomly chooses someone on the street to remind of her that priority. The day of our interview, she encountered an older AfricanAmerican man. She had seen him before. “It seemed like he was carrying the weight of the world. I said okay, today whatever I do, I’m doing it for you.” “I tell my staff, they are not just signing papers. Everything we are involved in, every single document, every meeting, there is a person, a real, live person, attached to it,” added Harvey, providing tangible evidence of why she has so many fans across the city. u

Continued from page 35 ment to public service, leadership in the community and commitment to the Trump Administration. Questions about the White House Internship Program application can be directed to intern_application@who.eop.gov. More information can be found at whitehouse.gov.

DC Homelessness Down

The District’s 2017 Point-inTime Count measures the number of persons and families experiencing homelessness in the District on Jan. 25, 2017. Compared to the 2016 results, this year’s count revealed a 21.8 percent reduction in the number of families experiencing homelessness; and a 10.5 percent reduction in the number of persons experiencing homelessness.

DOEE and DOES Launch Solar Works DC

The Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) and the Department of Employment Services (DOES) have partnered to develop Solar Works DC, a new low-income solar installation and job training program. To implement the first year of the program, DOEE and DOES have awarded $950,000 to GRID Alternatives MidAtlantic through a competitive grant process. With this funding, GRID will operate a year-round program to train District residents in solar installation. In addition to preparing residents to enter careers in solar and related industries, Solar Works DC will increase solar capacity in the District and reduce energy costs for qualified low-income District homeowners by installing solar systems on their homes. doee.dc.gov. Have an item for the Bulletin Board, email it to bulletinboard@ hillrag.com. u

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We Don’t Need Hating on Shaw New Book On Shaw Claims A Reality That Doesn’t Exist

ome neighborhood newcomers are looking for authentic experiences based on their expectations that inner-city Black areas are dangerous and exciting … Real estate developers and commercial businesses have tapped into this valued ‘edge living’ commodity and are selling it for a premium to those who can afford it … It seemed that the neighborhood violence gave some newcomers to the area bragging rights and something interesting to talk about at parties.” Does this sound like any Shaw residents you know? I can honestly say that out of the thousands of people living in Shaw that I’ve met over the past 23 years, I have never met a single person who has mentioned living in a crime-ridden neighborhood filled with “gangs, drugs, and prostitutes” as being why they were attracted to Shaw. But American University Professor Derek S. Hyra, author of the recently published “Race, Class, and Politics in the Cappuccino City (University of Chicago Press), claims that “newcomers” in Shaw were attracted by the idea of “living the wire,” referring to the Baltimore-based HBO drama “The Wire,” which glorified that city’s violent drug scene. In his view, “The relationship between authenticity and Blackness is related to the stereotypical

by Alexander M. Padro association of Blackness with poverty, danger, and excitement …” Folks living in high-end apartments in central Shaw, like City Market at O, Jefferson Marketplace, Seventh Flats, The Shay, and Atlantic Plumbing, are paying thousands of dollars each month in rent. They were attracted by the neighborhood’s convenient location, excellent transportation access, the hottest dining and drinking scene in the city, and the residential amenities their buildings offer, like rooftop dog parks and barbecue pits. These people didn’t decide to pay substantial rents every month so they could live in an edgy ‘hood, dodge bullets on the way to and from work or their favorite beer garden or ramen shop, or live closer to their favorite drug dealer. If they were looking for those experiences, they could be guaranteed those dubious amenities for a fraction of the cost elsewhere in the city. Hyra complains that white “newcomers” don’t mix with older black residents, that they are “segregated” in a neighborhood whose diversity matches the city’s overall current racial makeup. He cites places where blacks or whites predominate because that fits his narrative, but ignores the places in plain sight where everyone goes, regardless of race or class. The Kennedy Recreation Center is one of the many places in Shaw that are enjoyed by diverse crowds.

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Three examples are the O Street Market Giant Food store, the Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, and the water-play area at the Kennedy Recreation Center. The aisles and checkout counters at one of the largest supermarkets in the city are the neighborhood’s great melting pot. Someone from almost every household in the neighborhood goes there, often several times a week, whether to pick up a prescription or buy a filet mignon for dinner. Stop by the library and you’ll see a virtual United Nations, with crowds of kids from affluent and impoverished families enjoying story time on the first floor and adults upstairs using computers or reading, not to mention attending community meetings. And in warm weather, the sight of black and white children frolicking and playing together in the spraying jets of water at Seventh and P streets is life-affirming. But since black and white, old and young, straight and gay, lifelong Shaw resident and newcomer alike, all go to these places, you won’t find them mentioned in Hyra’s book. Hyra argues that the District government only invested in new community amenities once lightercolored residents started moving into majority black neighborhoods. In reality, the Kennedy Recreation Center was completed in 2003, the Shaw Dog Park debuted in 2008, and the new Shaw library opened in 2010, long before the boom. Hyra criticizes what he calls the “Black branding” of Shaw’s rich African-American history. So presumably he would prefer that the hundreds of thousands of public and private dollars that have been spent erecting statues in Shaw of Carter G. Woodson, the Father of Black History, Duke Ellington, our city’s most revered native son, and Washington Color School painter Alma Thomas would not have been invested, and that adults and youth of all races should be deprived of inspirational tributes to exemplary men and women of color who have called Shaw home. According to Hyra, the only benefits longtime African-American residents of Shaw gained through the neighborhood’s revitalization were a decrease in crime and an increase in grocery stores. Apparently, the jobs that were created at over 300 new businesses in the neighborhood aren’t

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Carter G. Woodson Home Tours Start

The National Park Service has finally opened the Carter G. Woodson Home, the residence and office of the father of African-American History at 1538 Ninth St. NW, for regular tours. Starting May 27, interpretive tours will be given every Saturday and Sunday, six times a day. Each tour, which covers the first, second, and third floors of the house, lasts about 30 minutes and is limited to 10 people. Reservations, although not required, can be made a day in advance by calling 202-426-5961. For group tours of 11 to 40 people, reservations must be made via the Woodson Home number. The establishment of regular house tours is just the beginning. Phase II of the effort will restore the two buildings next to the home, which will support the operation of the Woodson Home National Historic Site and serve as office space for the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, an organization Dr. Woodson founded. Phase III will involve the installation of the interpretive exhibits for the house, including audio and interactive displays

Washingtonian Gives Shaw Credit

In presenting its annual list of the Best of Washington in the June issue, Washingtonian magazine decided that Shaw had a number of “Best” things to offer. In fact, their tip for best retail strategy is to Shaw Farmers Market. Photo: Pleasant Mann

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open in Shaw, noting, “Brands looking to connect with millennials and the creative class have identified the Shay development in Shaw as their home base.” One example offered is the Steven Alan store that actually closed its Georgetown location to move to Shaw. In picking the best, the Washingtonian declared that Espita Mezcaleria had the Best Chips and Salsa in town, since “no other Washington restaurant imports Mexican corn and grinds masa for its chips.” Buttercream Bakeshop’s Happy Camper bars were among the best desserts in Washington, while All Purpose had the Best Pepperoni Pizza. Washingtonian also designated the Columbia Room’s Punch Garden as the Best Outdoor Drink Spot. In the Washingtonian Reader’s Poll, Compass Coffee won for Best Independent Coffee Shop, Nellie’s Sports Bar was the Best Sports Bar, Columbia Room got the Best Cocktail Bar nod, Right Proper Brewing Company earned Best Brewpub, the 9:30 Club was Best Live-Music Venue, and the Landmark Atlantic Plumbing Cinema was voted the Best Movie Theater in Washington.

Shaw Farmers Market Reopens

Community Foodworks, an organization devoted to providing high-quality fresh food to neighborhoods in the District, reopened its Shaw Farmers Market at Old City Farm and Guild (925 Rhode Island Ave. NW) for the summer. The market, offering fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, bread, gifts, and other treats for humans and dogs alike, from small vendors, will be open every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through October. The market has also brought back its Bonus Bucks program, where those on a food support program (SNAP, WIC, Senior Checks) can double the value of the money they spend on food items.

French Quarter Brasserie Opens

The much-anticipated French Quarter Brasserie and Oyster Bar (FQB) has opened at 1544 Ninth St. NW. Neighborhood residents were able to get a sample of its authentic New Orleans cuisine at the Shaw Main Streets Gala in April. FQB offers a happy hour, Monday through Friday, with deeply discounted beers, cocktails, wine, and oysters. Plans call for tables on an outdoor patio and jazz and comedy performances on the second floor.

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Shaw Main Streets Open House

Shaw Main Streets will hold a neighborhood Open House on Saturday, June 17, from 1 to 5 p.m., to introduce residents and visitors to what central Shaw’s businesses have to offer. Attendees should expect to see a lot of free food and beverage samples, along with drawings for prizes from dozens of participating businesses. This event will focus on Shaw businesses in the lower half of Shaw, south of Rhode Island Avenue. Another open house is scheduled for October to showcase neighborhood businesses in the northern portion of the Shaw Main Streets service area. For more information visit www. shawmainstreets.org.

Symposium on Gentrification

The Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library will host a free symposium entitled “Urban Transformation: Metropolitan Development, Demographic Change and Gentrification” on Saturday, June 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the branch, located at 1630 Seventh St. NW. Given concerns in the city about homelessness and affordable housing, and the recent publication of the Shaw-focused study “Race, Class, and Politics in the Cappuccino City,” this will be a timely discussion of the effects, both positive and negative, of gentrification on Shaw and the rest of the District. The symposium will present panel discussions featuring a mix of neighborhood residents, elected officials, academics, and activists giving their perspective on what local development has brought us and where we should go from here. u

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Support for Rito Loco Rooftop Summer Garden

A representative of Rito Loco, located at 606 T St. NW, requested support for a substantial change to the rooftop that will give the option to apply for an alcohol license. The representative said that the 49seat addition will offer music and entertainment but noted that it will not resemble a night club. He said that sound engineers constructing eight-foottall walls with insulation and plywood. Entertainment will be kept at a reasonable noise level and monitored by a decibel meter. The rooftop deck will be open until 1:30 a.m. on weekends and 10 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday. The representative anticipates the rooftop garden will hold its grand opening during the first week of June. The commissioners motioned to support the change contingent on signing an agreement that will ensure the entertainment doesn’t negatively impact the neighborhood. Should that happen, the commissioners will communicate their concerns to ABRA.

Commissioners Protest Temporary Outdoor Cafe Enclosure

A representative of Chaplin’s, located at 1501 Ninth St. NW, was scheduled to discuss plans to build a temporary enclosure for an outdoor cafe, but was not present. The establishment’s owners would like the commission’s support of the enclosure before they meet with the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB). HPRB support would allow them to enclose the cafe and raise the hours of drinking. Outdoor drinking hours are currently limited

by Steve Holton until an enclosure is constructed. They would like a temporary enclosure in place now before they can build a permanent one. The Historical Society of Washington, DC, and HPRB have always required applicants to apply for a permanent structure, so the commissioners motioned to protest the application to the District Department of Transportation’s (DDOT) Public Space Committee due to non-compliance. “We support the ultimate goal between the establishment and HPRB to comply and build a permanent structure,” said Chair Padro.

Oyster Bar Receives Support for Outdoor Cafe

A representative of French Quarter Brasserie & Oyster Bar, located at 1544 Ninth St. NW, requested the commission’s support to build an unenclosed outdoor cafe. The representative said that it will be traditional outdoor seating with a black metal fence to mirror other restaurants in the neighborhood. He said that there will be a onefoot landscape buffer on the north and east sides, and a three-foot raised bed on the west side. The commissioners motioned to communicate support to DDOT’s Public Space Committee.

Outdoor Smoothie Cafe Supported

A representative of Tropical Smoothie, located at 425 I St. NW, requested the commission’s support for an unenclosed outdoor cafe that will feature European-style furniture. He noted that the addition will not intrude on sidewalk space. Commissioner Brown said that he reviewed the outdoor blueprint and believes that it will make a great addition to the neighborhood. The commission motioned to communicate support to DDOT’s Public Space Committee.

6E Summer Crime Watch

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Officer Gerry Scott began the meeting with a monthly crime report and what to expect during the upcoming months. In April, no homicides were committed but there were two robberies involving a gun, and 28 total property crimes (home and auto)

were reported. Meeting attendees shared concerns of problems associated with public intoxication during grillouts at neighborhood parks and block parties, which happen frequently during the summer. One attendee noted that someone was shot and killed at a gathering last year. Officer Scott said that winter and summer policing are much different and that they are being more proactive in their patrols. He also said that there is a younger generation of officers getting up to speed with the area. Officer Scott urged everyone to call and report suspicious activity. He said that it is more difficult when officers act without a citizen complaint because the perpetrators will say the police are harassing them for no reason. Officer Scott also noted that they are partnering with private security companies to monitor properties of businesses. He provided his email address with encouragement to contact him at gerry.scott@dc.gov with tips or concerns.

Back Deck Adjustment Supported

At the April meeting, a resident of 1529 Eighth St. NW requested support for a Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) application to enclose and raise his deck 12 feet. The deck faces Jefferson Apartments with an alley between the two properties. The alley has gotten busier, and people can peer down on his grade-level deck. He is looking for more privacy, and his neighbors support the plan. The commissioners motioned to communicate support to BZA.

Support for Traffic Safety Study

The commissioners motioned to communicate support to DDOT to take traffic safety studies at the intersection of M Street and New York Avenue NW. The intersection is known for accidents between motorists and pedestrians. The commissioners would like to see more measures taken to protect those who traverse that intersection. ANC 6E will meet again at 6:30 p.m. on June 6 at the Shaw/Watha T. Daniel Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. Steve Holton can be contacted at ssholton@ gmail.com. u

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POW! WOW! DC opening celebration. Photo: NoMa BID/Ben Droz

by Taylor Barden Golden

Mount Vernon Triangle CID Hosts Annual Meeting

by 10 percent, and housing developments are expected to bring more than 500 new units, a 13 percent increase, in the coming year. Optimism was the theme of the event and appears to be the mindset of the neighborhood.

The Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District (CID) hosted its annual meeting over breakfast at Ottoman Taverna, the traditional Turkish restaurant that opened last year at Fourth and I streets NW. The event brings together neighbors, business owners, and official figures of the neighborThough much of May was gray and hood to discuss the progress made and the upcoming gloomy, NoMa got a whole lot brighter. plans for the Triangle. The NoMa Business Improvement DisIn his opening remarks, CID President and trict (BID) hosted POW! WOW! DC, verse group together allows members to learn from CEO Kenyattah Robinson invoked a famous quote a 10-day event that brought together artists from one another and create a “true sense of a team effort,” from his home town, New Orleans. Robinson said around the world to create public murals throughout Towles explains. None of the artists are paid. For that this year has made him think often on the words the neighborhood for everyone to enjoy. More than a them, it’s about the experience of meeting talented of then-mayor Ray Nagin, who was in office during thousand visitors attended the opening celebration, a people and bringing color to the city. Hurricane Katrina, that he wanted to see nothing day of music, food trucks, drinks, and art. The main portion of the mural is along the wall but “cranes in the sky.” Local artist Kelly Towles was responsible for takof the Metropolitan Branch Trail and continues on There are certainly a lot of cranes over the skies of ing the POW! WOW! program and tailoring it to the sides of buildings like the old Ibiza and Crucible Mount Vernon Triangle. Two major entities, the DC the District. Started in Hawaii by artist Jasper Wong, nightclubs. As Towles describes, “I just want to make Bar Association and the Advisory Board, have signed the project has gathered artists in 10 international my city more beautiful.” on with development companies to build new headcities (so far) to turn blank walls into thought-proquarters: DC Bar at 901 Fourth St. and the Advisory Board at 655 New York Ave. What distinguishes a flagship from a regular, run-ofThe highlight of the meeting the-mill store? For years, Apple has been banking on was the presentation of awards customer experience being the answer. As plans proto the Clean Team. The Clean ceed for Apple to occupy the historic Carnegie LiTeam is responsible for cleaning brary, the redesign plans have emphasized the ability the streets, sidewalks, and green to build a creative and interactive experience. Then, spaces of the neighborhood. It hopefully, sell a few phones. consists of seven members and Since an agreement was reached in December one supervisor who work as part between Events DC, which owns the 113-year-old of a training program through building, and Apple, the two entities have begun the Central Union Mission. slog through the layers of bureaucracy they will have All of the members have to overcome to begin, let alone complete, the project. MVT Clean Team’s pride on transitioned from homelessThe plan will require approval from the Nadisplay. Photo: Jeff Mauritzen ness into steady housing. One tional Capital Planning member’s story was highlightCommission (NCPC) Apple Carnegie Library Plan. Courtesy of Apple. ed during the event. Steve Howell was the last and DC’s Historic Presvoking, colorful works. of the team to transition into housing. However, ervation Review Board. It Towles assembled a he skipped a few of the usual steps and moved was the latter that put the group that is half-local straight into homeownership. stop on the International and half-visiting. Some of Being a member of the Clean Team not only Spy Museum’s plans to the participants can charge provides financial opportunity, it gives the men an occupy the space, which thousands of dollars for extreme sense of pride, which was on full display at were abandoned in 2014. their work. Others are just the breakfast. However, the Spy Musestarting out (the youngest The CID foresees growth on every level. The new um needed to build a masis 17). Bringing such a dioffice spaces are estimated to increase the workforce (Continued on pg. 45)

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Bloomingdale Buzz by Taylor Barden Golden effort of the team behind McClellan’s Retreat in Dupont Circle. Owner Matt Weiss of 201 and Union Pub has once again joined Big Bear Cafe, already known for its forces with rockstar DC restaurabeautiful patio, is planning to grow teur Joe Englert, the force behind its outdoor space. According to an the H Street corridor bar scene application filed with the Alcohol as well as many other DC estabBeverage Regulation Administralishments. They are guided by two tion, Big Bear plans to add rooftop others who have helped guide their seating for 49 and a second-floor previous concepts: designer Molly patio that will seat 65. The two new Allen and bar manager Brian Nixsections will more than double the on (Rose’s Luxury, Le Diplomat). current capacity and will allow more Walking into the space, there is customers to enjoy the lush corner at an instant sense of an Old World First and R streets NW. feel with hints of modern design. When Big Bear Cafe opened The green marble-top bar and dark in 2006, it was considered a pioneer leather Chesterfield couches, surin Bloomingdale, a place you could rounded by an oddity of antiques, walk into for an espresso that was evoke the smoke-filled barrooms welcomed by the neighbors. The of DC past, while providing an Bloomingdale Community Day at Crispus Attucks Park. Photo: Andreas Stargard “tucked-in” feel of Big Bear has alupdated take on classic cocktails ways been its visual draw. explains Nixon. “You shouldn’t have to tion to the neighborhood in every way to remind you that this is truly a As other coffee shops and resoverthink anything.” to be successful,” Nixon believes. That modern venture. taurants pop up at lightning speed in The menu is outlined to help paincludes using local food sources like “We wanted to build an environthe neighborhood, Big Bear is bankRepublic Kolache, Meats & Foods, and ment where people can just turn off,” trons find their new favorite drink, ing on expanding what it does based on classic combinations. It Hill Country to provide a majority of best: combining garden picnic provides “suggestions” of standard the food to Truxton’s patrons. While warmth with locally sourced drinks, such as a martini or Manfood is not the major draw of the venue, fare. Although there are a lot of hattan, and couples them with “recit is important to be able to serve local options for food in Bloomingommendations” with new flavors bites that allow customers to continue dale, there are surprisingly few and flares. If you’re in the mood for imbibing. with significant outdoor seating. a martini but want to taste someTruxton Inn fills a void in the curThe cafe will have to defend rent bar scene in Bloomingdale: a highthing new, try the Congressman’s its application at a hearing in end cocktail bar without high-end Lunch, a mix of DC-made Civic mid-July. Owner Stu Davenprices. A cocktail will run $11-$13, with Vodka, James Fino dried sherry, port could not be reached for some happy hour specials running at $6. Cocchi Americano, and Gordy’s comment, but we will continue Menus will change every two months. Pickle Brine. to follow the progress of the What’s the theme for next month? “Tiki It is important to Nixon to use application and subsequent exdrinks,” says Nixon. “You can make a locally distilled brews as much as pansion work. high-end vodka Tiki drink. I will show possible. Currently, Truxton Inn it can be done.” serves Republic Restorative’s Civic Vodka, One Eight Distilling’s Speaking of new neighborhood District Made Vodka, and Cothotspots, Truxton Inn officially ton & Reed’s rums and Allspice opened at the beginning of May Dram. Local beers like DC Brau at the corner of Fourth Street will be on tap for those who don’t At the 14th annual Bloomingdale and Florida Avenue. The cozy, feel like a cocktail. Community Day, held in Crispus AtTruxton Inn opens at Fourth Street and Florida Avenue NW. 50-seat bar is the collaborative Photo: Taylor Barden Golden “We need to have a connec-

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tucks Park, the recent growth of the neighborhood was on display. Organized by the Crispus Attucks Development Corporation (CADC), the day included a Taste of Bloomingdale and a huge community yard sale, an annual event that neighbors have come to rely on as their spring cleaning. This year, 12 local restaurants participated, including newcomers Tyber Creek and Glen’s Garden Market. Tynesia Hand-Smith, who organized the event, was thrilled at the level of participation. A CADC board member, Hand-Smith has lived in a home adjacent to the park since 2006. “Crispus Attucks Park is truly the defining physical feature of the Bloomingdale landscape, even though it’s the hidden gem,” Hand-Smith stated proudly. “But it’s the people of Bloomingdale that make this place truly special.” Jordan Stahl of Tyber Creek was happy to participate. “We were thrilled to participate in Bloomingdale Community Day to benefit Crispus Attucks Park. It was a beautiful day and we had a great time meeting many new neighbors. Bloomingdale has given us such a warm welcome, we were happy for the chance to give back.” The Taste of Bloomingdale has been held only for the last four years, while the yard sale goes back to the very beginning of the park in its current form. Back in 2004, when control of the space was returned to the neighborhood, the CADC held its first fundraising yard sale to raise money for the planting of trees and adding mechanisms to stop soil erosion. Crispus Attucks Park, named for a former slave who was the first person to lose his life in the Boston Massacre, is not a government entity. The park relies entirely on the fundraising efforts of the CADC and the dedicated work of. The park plays host to many nonfundraising events, including Toddler Soccer on Saturday mornings and movie showings throughout the summer. For more information on Crispus Attucks Park and its history visit http://crispusattucksparkdc.org/.

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

sive expansion onto the building to serve its purpose. Apple’s redesign seems to focus on shaping the existing structure, which might mean a smoother process past the board. The project is being shepherded by the London firm Foster + Partners – which has designed Apple’s stores around the world (e.g., Dubai, Istanbul, San Francisco) as well as updating their Cupertino Campus – and the Georgetown-based and nationally known firm Beyer Blinder Belle. The plan, as laid out by Events DC ahead of the NCPC meeting on June 1, includes “insertion of a central atrium space” and “reconfiguration of the north entrance, stairs and landing.” However, most of the project appears to be focused on the existing features, including replacements of windows and skylights, repair of the copper roof cladding, and repair and cleaning of the stone facade. With a nod to history, the plan clearly states, “the project is generally limited to the building itself, [however] minor alterations may be made to site hardscape elements to comply with accessibility and other code requirements.” Dedicated in 1903 by President Theodore Roosevelt, the Carnegie Library once functioned as the central public library in the District, until the Martin Luther King Jr. Library opened in 1972. Andrew Carnegie helped fund the construction of more than 2,500 libraries around the world, with over 1,600 in the US. He’s quoted as saying, “A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never-failing spring in the desert.” If the project does make it through all the hurdles, the District will see how Apple’s plan to create a community-based educational space in the historic building on Mount Vernon Square will fit with Carnegie’s ideals of what a library should be. The next hurdle: NCPC approval. Stay tuned. Project Synopsis filed with NCPC: https:// www.ncpc.gov/files/projects/2017/7532_Project_Synopsis_Jun2017.pdf

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

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HOMES Bloomingdale 22 BRYANT ST NW

$865,000

Dupont Circle 1266 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW 1738 R ST NW 1323 21ST ST NW 1610 Q ST NW

$1,700,000 $2,350,000 $2,300,000 $1,800,000

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Eckington 237 FLORIDA AVE NW 38 QUINCY PL NE 318 TODD PL NE 156 R ST NE 318 T ST NE 149 RHODE ISLAND AVE NE

$1,340,000 $985,000 $820,000 $658,000 $615,000 $525,000

Ledroit Park 1831 5TH ST NW 19061908 5TH ST NW 409 U ST NW 1915 2ND ST NW 49 ADAMS ST NW 43 U ST NW 127 ADAMS ST NW 2026 4TH ST NW 2402 NORTH CAPITOL ST NW

$1,580,000 $1,300,000 $1,290,000 $1,230,000 $1,060,000 $1,000,000 $925,172 $690,000 $660,000

Old City 1464 T ST NW 1432 T ST NW 2130 12TH PL NW 1922 10TH ST NW 108 BATES ST NW 2237 12TH ST NW 230 FLORIDA AVE NW 1331 1ST ST NW 61 NEW YORK AVE NW 1534 1ST ST NW

$1,354,500 $1,100,000 $960,000 $865,000 $850,000 $825,000 $735,000 $665,000 $651,000 $600,000

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Shaw 1334 5TH ST NW 908 WESTMINSTER ST NW 1901 12TH ST NW 1010 W ST NW 2116 10TH ST NW

$1,455,000 $1,160,000 $925,000 $699,900 $1,340,000

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1601 16TH ST NW #4 1916 17TH ST NW #306 1601 18TH ST NW #203 2032 15TH ST NW #6 1515 16TH ST NW #2A 3 S ST NW #1 211 R ST NE #A 1717 LINCOLN RD NE #1 1917 2ND ST NE #301 1927 3RD ST NE #300 314 V ST NE #206

1704 T ST NW #301 1 SCOTT CIR NW #703 1 SCOTT CIR NW #109 1 SCOTT CIR NW #418 2025 HILLYER PL NW #2 2025 HILLYER PL NW #1 1830 JEFFERSON PL NW #12

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$664,900 $275,000 $250,000 $245,500 $1,060,000 $832,500 $599,900

$675,000 $630,000 $585,000 $455,000 $253,000 $29,500

Ledroit Park 150 V ST NW #V102 1907 3RD ST NW #201 5 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #202

$454,500 $369,000 $327,900

Logan Circle 1411 N ST NW #2 1325 13TH ST NW #12 1312 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #704 1300 N ST NW #519 1451 S ST NW #2 1330 VERMONT AVE NW #3 1332 CORCORAN ST NW #5 1107 O ST NW #3 1705 13TH ST NW #1 1322 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #8 1408 Q ST NW #2 1011 M ST NW #701 1441 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #512 1515 15TH ST NW #234 1245 13TH ST NW #903 1330 VERMONT AVE NW #1 1011 M ST NW #602 1515 15TH ST NW #204 1133 14TH ST NW #1101 1225 13TH ST NW #309 1300 N ST NW #509 1115 12TH ST NW #105 1311 13TH ST NW #T08 1245 13TH ST NW #608 1 SCOTT CIR NW #120

Mount Vernon Triangle 115 NEW YORK AVE NW #2 475 K ST NW #723

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$1,025,000 $860,000 $480,000 $455,000 $1,500,000 $1,187,000 $949,000 $797,500 $789,250 $725,000 $718,000 $649,900 $630,000 $620,000 $595,000 $561,000 $549,900 $541,000 $499,900 $450,000 $415,000 $349,900 $297,900 $275,000 $274,000

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$1,000,000 $880,000 $789,900 $770,000 $662,500 $599,000 $430,000 $412,000 $1,350,000 $1,225,000

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1835 6TH ST NW #101 1341 V ST NW $825,000 3 1011 M ST NW #609 1304 W ST NW $932,000 3 801 Q ST NW #1 1011 M ST NW #901 306 P ST NW #2 CONDO 1316 9TH ST NW #1 2120 VERMONT AVE NW #14 Bloomingdale 1918 11TH ST NW #B 120 S ST NW #2 - PENTHOUSE $881,000 3 1918 11TH ST NW #A 6 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #7 $399,999 2

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Eckington

1011 M ST NW #802

U Street

$449,000 $415,000 $326,000 $325,000 $459,555

2216 11TH ST NW #5 1417 CHAPIN ST NW #508 2216 11TH ST NW #2 2216 11TH ST NW #1 1439 W ST NW #1 929 FLORIDA AVE NW #6002 2232 13TH ST NW #1 u

$799,900 $667,500 $660,000 $642,500 $439,000 $550,000 $585,000

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NOTEBOOK by Kathleen Donner

Newseum Summer Fun Deal

The Newseum offers everything from the Berlin Wall and Pulitzer Prize-winning photos to interactive games. This summer, kids get in free. July 1 through Labor Day, the Newseum waives admission for youth visitors age 18 and younger. Up to four kids visit for free with each paid adult or senior admission, or Press Pass membership. Newseum admission prices are adults (19 to 64), $24.95 plus tax; seniors (65+), $19.95 plus tax; kids through 18, free. newseum.org.

Friday Night Fishing

Join Anacostia Riverkeeper Friday nights, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Diamond Teague Park on the Anacostia River, adjacent to the Nationals Baseball Stadium. They provide all the fishing gear, bait, and experienced anglers to teach casting. anacostiariverkeper.org.

Pop of the Tots is a dance party for babies and toddlers up to age 5. Experience popular music, motion, dance and try different instruments. This is a ticketed, first-come, first-served program. For groups of 8 or more, call 202-727-0971 to schedule a special session. Pop of the Tots is on Tuesdays at 10, 10:30 and 11 a.m. Watha T. Daniel Library is at 1630 Seventh St. NW. dclibrary.org/watha.

Kids in Canal

Little Builders Storytime

The National Building Museum on the first Tuesday of each month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. holds an interactive read-aloud for 3 to 5-year-olds in the Building Zone’s book nook. After the story, participate in a hands-on activity to continue the fun. No RSVP required. Registered users can request event reminders. The National Building Museum is at 401 F St. NW. nbm.org.

123 Andrés at Shaw Library

Photo: Emily Franc, Riverkeeper On June 17, 10:30 a.m., 123 Andrés takes children and adults on a musical journey through the Americas learning about music, language and culture. The program is bilingual (Spanish and English) The kids concerts at the Arboretum are June 22, Intiand brings the family together with opportunities to Luna (Latin) with Mister G; and July 20, Rocknocmove, sing, dance and learn. Watha T. Daniel Library eros. Concerts are 7 to 8:30 p.m., with no rain dates. is at 1630 Seventh St. NW. dclibrary.org/watha. All concerts are free, but reservations are required at 123 Andrés is also at Northwest One Library, fona.org/events/summer-evenings. Tickets are avail155 L St. NW, on June 21 at 10 a.m. able two weeks before the concert date.

Two Arboretum Concerts

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Pop of the Tots Dance Party

Kids in Canal is a free, 12-week series of kid-friendly entertainment Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Bring the little ones to the middle block of Canal Park to enjoy magic shows, music, science demonstrations and puppet shows. Top off the day with a refreshing splash in the Canal Park dancing water fountains. Here’s the lineup: June 7, Rainbow Rock Band; June 14, The Great Zucchini; June 21, Mad Science; June 28, Kaydee Puppets; July 5, Rainbow Rock Band; July 12. Canal Park is at 200 M St. SE. capitolriverfront. org/canal-park.

Amazon Adventure 3D IMAX

Amazon Adventure 3D tells the epic, true story of explorer Henry Bates’ fascinating 11-year journey through the visually stunning and biodiverse Amazon rainforest as a young man who risks his life for science in the 1850’s. As in any great detective story, audiences will experience, in immersive IMAX, the compelling clues Bates unearths in his major discov-

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ery of the phenomenon of mimicry, whereby certain animals adopt the look of others that helps them deceive predators and gain an advantage to survive. Little known to the public, Bates made other crucial contributions to biology, identifying 8,000 species new to science. Amazon Adventure 3D is at the National Museum of Natural History. Tickets are $9 for adults, $8 for seniors and $7.50 for kids, with small processing fee. naturalhistory.si.edu.

Art Investigators at the National Gallery of Art

Scimitar-horned oryx and red-necked ostrich on the Speedwell Foundation Conservation Carousel. Photo: Devin Murphy/Smithsonian’s National Zoo

Solar-Powered Carousel at the National Zoo

The Speedwell Foundation Conservation Carousel is one of the only solar-powered carousels in the world. It features 58 hand-carved and painted animals for visitors to ride. Many represent endangered species that Zoo scientists and animal care experts have spent years studying, breeding or working to reintroduce to the wild. The animals spin past scenery panels depicting scenes from forest, grassland, savannah and aquatic habitats. Decorative panels, each featuring a different migratory bird species, adorn the top of the carousel. The detailed artwork celebrates animals living at the Zoo, the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and in the mid-Atlantic region. The carousel has a net-zero impact on the Zoo’s energy consumption. Tickets are $3. It is open during regular Zoo hours. All proceeds from the Speedwell Foundation Conservation Carousel support animal care and conservation science initiatives at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. nationalzoo.si.edu.

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This program helps children, ages 4 to 7, make careful observations, analyze artists’ choices, ask questions, and use their imagination while exploring works of art. Led by museum educators, each program includes reading a children’s book, exploring one work of art in the galleries, and completing a simple hands-on activity. Children will receive a notebook to accompany the program. These free drop-in programs are: July 7, 10:30 a.m. and noon; July 8 at 10:30 a.m. and noon; July 9 at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. and July 10 at 10:30 a.m. and noon. They are designed for individual families on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no advance registration and space is limited, so plan accordingly. They will only accept sign-in for children in the age range for which the program is tailored. Groups cannot be accommodated. Sign-in takes place in the East Building Atrium, beginning at 10 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays and at 11 a.m. on Sunday, and continues until all spaces are filled. Each day a maximum of 100 children can be accommodated. Weekdays tend to be less crowded than weekends. Each program is approximately 60 minutes. nga.gov.

Family Days at the Washington Youth Garden

On June 17 from 10 a.m. to noon, families are welcome to come to the National Arboretum Washington Youth Garden to explore nature and food through family friendly activities. All ages welcome. Registration is required: individuals, $3; family of four, $10. washingtonyouthgarden.org/fgd.

Father’s Weekend at Mount Vernon

General Washington greets visitors and poses for photographs on Father’s Day weekend, June 17 and 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Listen as Washington discusses his role as husband, stepfather and Father of Our Country in the program “Father to the First Family.” Admission to Father’s Day is included in

Mount Vernon admission: $20, adults; $9, ages 6 to 11; free for children to age five. George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon. 703-7802000. mountvernon.org.

Kids Run the Nat’s Bases

Kids ages 4 to 12 run the bases after some Sunday home games. Kids Run the Bases begins immediately following the game, weather permitting. Dates this season are June 10 and 24; July 8; Aug. 26; and Sept. 16. 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 can begin lining up at the end of the seventh inning. However, fans who 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 Street SE. washington.nationals.mlb.com.

Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion Opens

The skating pavilion at 1900 Anacostia Drive, is open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Labor Day weekend. It is free and offers free loaner skate. Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion is the only skating pavilion within in a national park. Visit nps.gov/anac for more information.

Thrive By Five DC Launched

Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) has launched Thrive by Five DC. This citywide initiative connects DC families with a wide range of early childhood health and education resources. At its center is ThriveByFive.dc.gov, the District’s first comprehensive child health and early learning website. ThriveByFive. dc.gov is a one-stop service center to help parents and caretakers navigate the city’s wide range of early health programs and learning resources such as: maternal and child health, behavioral health, literacy, early education, and intervention.

Safety Alert for Lead Tests

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a blood lead test safety alert stating that certain lead tests manufactured by Magellan Diagnostics may provide inaccurate results for some

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children and adults. When performed on blood drawn from a vein, these machines may provide results that are lower than the actual level of lead in the blood. The health advisory only applies to children who were under 6 years of age as of May 17, 2017, as well as individuals who are currently pregnant or nursing. CDC recommends that parents of children younger than 6 consult their health care provider about whether they should be retested. Individuals who are currently pregnant or nursing and were tested in this manner should contact their health care provider about whether they should be retested. The CDC’s website at cdc.gov/ nceh/lead/parents includes information for parents on preventing children’s exposure to lead. Any questions regarding the ongoing investigation related to this alert may be directed to the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA. Questions regarding the retesting recommendations may be directed to CDC at 1-800-CDC-INFO.

Rock & Roll Wonderland

Alice follows the White Rabbit into Wonderland. All the familiar characters have been transformed into live guitar-toting Rock ‘n’ Roll musicians! She takes advice from a Zen Caterpillar and a wise Cheshire Cat. She has tea with the unwelcoming Mad Hatter and argues with the childish Tweedledee and Tweedledum. When the vicious diva Red Queen tries to destroy her, Alice fights back only to find herself in a battle of the bands with the Jabberwocky, a many-headed monster who embodies all her fears and insecurities. Alice ultimately outperforms him on keyboard and drums. Crowned at last, she returns home, a stronger and happier girl. The writers have successfully translated Carroll’s irrational Wonderland to modern times and added lyrics and a beat that will make you want to twist and shout! This show is best for ages five, up. Tickets are $15 to $35. The show

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runs June 21 to Aug. 13, at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD. 301-2801660. imaginationstage.org.

classic Oz tales: There are more adventures than included in the film. More of Baum’s original dialogue is included. The witch plays only a minor (less scary) role. On stage at Glen Echo, June 16 to July 23. This show is recommended for ages pre-K to Sixth Grade. Running time is 45 minutes. Tickets are $12. Next up is Circus!, July 27 to Aug. 27. thepuppetco.org.

New Imagination Stage Season

Here is the lineup for Imagination Stages 20172018 Season: The Smartest Girl in the World, Oct. 7 to 29; Charlotte’s Web, Nov. 18 to Jan. 7; The Princess & The Pauper – A Bollywood Tale, Feb. 10 to March 18; Robin Hood, April 14 to May 20; You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, June 23 to Aug. 12. Subscriptions to the 20172018 season are now on sale. Priced at $60, subscribers will be able to attend all five productions. Flex Packs are also now available, which can be purchased for seven or more tickets. Subscribe by calling the Box Office at 301-280-1660. Single tickets, priced $10 and up, go on sale Aug. 14. imaginationstage.org.

Tour Gadsby’s Tavern Museum

Sundays, June 25 through Labor Day from 2 to 5 p.m., there will be special family tours led by junior docents, grades four through seven, and ending with hands-on activities in the ballroom. Thanks to stationed guides, families will be able to start a tour as soon as they arrive and move through the museum at their own pace. Children will be able to connect with the museum through their peer tour guides. Admission is $5, adults; $3 for children ages 5 through 12; free for kids four and under. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria, VA. 703-746-4242. alexandriava. gov/gadsbystavern.

The Wizard of Oz

Creative Cauldron announces American classic musical The Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum with music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, directed by Creative Cauldron Artistic Associate, Matt Conner. The story is the whirlwind journey of a Kansas farm girl swept away to the magical Land of Oz where she meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion. Creative Cauldron reimagines America’s greatest and best-loved homegrown fairytale within their intimate black box theatre. A virtuosic cast of local talent and an ensemble cast is drawn from Creative Cauldron’s new Professional Musical Theatre Workshop. Adults, $30; seniors/military, $26; students, $20; kids, $15. There is a limited number of $60 Family Four-Packs available. See The Wizard of Oz, June 8 to 25, at ArtSpace Falls Church, 410 South Maple Ave., Falls Church, VA. 703-436-9948. creativecauldron.org.

Strathmore’s Backyard Theater

This summer families can enjoy performances by top-notch “kindie rock” musicians and entertainers under the tented Backyard Theater Stage on Thursdays in July at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Here’s the lineup: July 6, Sonia De Los Santos; July 13, The Amazing Max; July 20, Falu Bazaar; July 27, Joanie Leeds & the Nightlights. Tickets for parents and children are $8 in advance and $10 day-of. Admission is free for kids 2 and under. Performances are at Strathmore’s Backyard

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Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook

Barefoot Puppet Theatre has been building and performing original works since 1997 when founder and director Heidi Rugg (pictured here) began building puppet shows from the basement of her home in Richmond, VA. For more information, visit barefootpuppets.com.

Discovery Theater on the Mall

On June 28 through 30, 10:30 a.m. and noon. Based on the true story of “Lonesome George,” Galapagos George with Barefoot Puppets tells the tale of a truly one-on-a-kind tortoise from the Galapagos Islands. Described as “an uplifting eco-fable,” this engaging theatrical piece shares an important lesson about man’s impact upon the environment. For ages 4 to 8. This show is at the Smithsonian Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW. Tickets are $6 per child, $3 for a child under 2 and $8 for adults. discoverytheater.org. Theater Stage, adjacent to the historic Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD. Picnic blankets and low beach chairs welcome. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit strathmore.org or call 301-581-5100.

The Wizard of Oz at Glen Echo

Funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, the tale follows closely the original story in L. Frank Baum’s first, best known and best-loved of the

When Junie B. Jones with her two besties loses her new furry mittens to some “stealers,” she investigates. But Junie B. might have something she forgot to return, too. Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook is on stage at Glen Echo June 23 to Aug. 14. It is recommended for all ages. Tickets are $19.50. adventuretheatre-mtc.org.

Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run Registration Open

The Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run on Oct. 21, 2017, the day prior to the MCM, is a one-mile just-for-fun running challenge for kids ages 5 to 12. Participants may select from six specific starting waves. Shuttles from Metro, post-event hospitality, activities, entertainment, games and mascots make this an unforgettable event. Registration is $8. All participants receive a shirt, access to the Camp Miles Family Fitness Festival and a medal at the finish line. marinemarathon.com. Have an item for the Kids & Family Notebook? Email bulletinboard@hillrag.com. u

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The Board of Trustees of National Collegiate Preparatory Public Charter High School Proudly Congratulates the Class of 2017 as they prepare to graduate. As a result of their hard work and dedication we are proud to announce the following:

100% COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE FOR CLASS OF 2017 • The class of 2017 received 157 college acceptances to 63 different schools • Students received a total of $3.1 million dollars in merit-based aid • 9 acceptances to the Forbes top 200 institutions

Schools where students were accepted include: • University of Pennsylvania our 1st Ivy League acceptance • Vassar College • University of Virginia • Bucknell University • Kalamazoo College

THE BOARD JOINS THE PARENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF IN CONGRATULATING: Derrick Anderson

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