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DanceAfrica, DC 2016 Festival

The 28th annual festival celebrating the dance and music of the African Diaspora will be held at Dance Place and on the Arts Walk at Monroe Street Market, May 31 to June 5. Featuring some of the best African dance companies in the DC metropolitan area, this festival is guaranteed to inspire, invigorate, educate and entertain with master classes, an African marketplace and free outdoor and ticketed indoor performances. Indoor performances take place at Dance Place, 3225 Eighth St., NE. Outdoor events take place on the Arts Walk at Monroe Street Market, 716 Monroe St. NE, just steps from the Redline Brookland/CUA Metro station. For a full schedule, visit danceplace.org.

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National Memorial Day Parade

On Monday, May 30, 2 p.m., the National Memorial Day Parade will start at the corner of Constitution Ave. and Seventh Street NW. It will proceed west down Constitution past the White House, ending at 17th Street. The parade was launched in 2005 by the American Veterans Center and the World War II Veterans Committee in Washington, DC. Since 2008 the parade has been televised and broadcast live to our troops stationed overseas. It is the largest Memorial Day event in the nation, a testament to the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desire to honor those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. americanveteranscenter.org RIGHT: The National Memorial Day Parade is now the largest Memorial Day event in the country, with more than 250,000 spectators annually, thousands of participants, and a television broadcast across the United States.

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ZooFari

ZooFari, Thursday, May 19, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., is a culinary event featuring more than 100 of the top DC restaurants and vintners – all in the wild setting of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. In addition to an evening of food, fine wines, cocktail tastings with celebrity bartenders, and giveaways, ZooFari offers a night of live music, exotic animal encounters, a silent auction, and much more. All proceeds support the zoo’s mission to save species. General admission is $200. Purchase tickets at nationalzoo.si.edu. Photo: Courtesy of President Lincoln’s Cottage

Bourbon & Bluegrass at President Lincoln’s Cottage

On Sunday, May 15 (rain or shine), 2 to 5 p.m., enjoy live bluegrass music, sip bourbon on the verandah, play lawn games, and savor the springtime grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home at the second annual Bourbon and Bluegrass event of President Lincoln’s Cottage. Your $50 ticket ($25 for ages 12 through 17; under 11, free) includes live music from local performers, two drink tickets, and unlimited non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, and desserts. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own picnic baskets and food. Proceeds go toward preservation efforts at President Lincoln’s Cottage. President Lincoln’s Cottage is at 140 Rock Creek Church Road NW. lincolncottage.org

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PG County Gateway Open Studio Tour (#OST2016)

Gateway Community Development Corporation welcomes you to the 12th annual Gateway Open Studio Tour in the Prince George’s County Gateway Arts District, home to one of the area’s most innovative and creative arts communities. On Saturday, May 14, noon to 5 p.m. (after-party, 5 to 8 p.m., at 39th Street Gallery), Gateway Arts District artists, studios, and galleries open their doors to the public. #OST2016 is an exciting and family-friendly event that features live art demonstrations, kid-friendly activities, and live music. You’re on your own, but to do this right you’ll visit Brentwood, Mount Rainier, and Hyattsville. Find a map at gatewayopenstudios.org. Open Studio Tour (OST) 2015 shows of Peter McClintock in his studio with patrons.

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Calendar Memorial Day Wreath Laying at Arlington. May 30, 11 AM. Arrive much earlier. Expect heavy security. There is free parking and a free bus to the ceremony. One can see the wreath laying or hear the speech, but not both. Arlington National Cemetery. 703-607-8000. arlingtoncemetery.org. President Obama addresses the Memorial Day audience in the Arlington Cemetery Amphitheater. Courtesy of Arlington National Cemetery

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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Blessing of the Bikes at National Cathedral. May 27, 5 PM. The National Cathedral welcomes members of Rolling Thunder at the beginning of Memorial Day weekend for a “Blessing of the Bikes.” Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-537-6200. cathedral.org. “Flags-In” at Arlington Cemetery. Memorial Day Weekend. Each year, the Third Infantry (The Old Guard) has honored America’s fallen heroes by placing American flags before the gravestones and niches of service members buried both at Arlington National Cemetery and the US Soldier’s and Airmen’s National Cemetery just prior to Memorial Day Weekend. Arlington National Cemetery. 703-607-8000. arlingtoncemetery.org National Memorial Day Concert at Capitol. May 29, 8 to 9:30 PM. Gates open at 5 PM. The National Symphony Orchestra performs the first of three outdoor holiday concerts. Free on the West lawn of the US Capitol. Memorial Day Observance at the WWII Memorial. May 30, 9 AM. 1750 Independence Ave. SW. wwiimemorial.com. Memorial Day Wreath-laying at Air Force Memorial. May 30, 9 to 10 AM; concert, 11 AM to noon. Air Force Memorial at One Air Force Memorial Drive in Arlington, VA. Follow signs. airforcememorial.org. Rolling Thunder. May 30 at noon. “Rolling Thunder” is an annual motorcycle rally held in Washington, DC during the Memorial Day weekend. Thousands of motorcycles depart from the Pentagon at noon roaring across Washington, DC, as a tribute to American war heroes. Assemble at Pentagon north parking lot. Memorial Day at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. May 30, 1 PM. Each year on Memorial Day veterans and their families congregate at “The Wall” to remember and honor those who served. Many deliver thoughtful and patriotic speeches. vvmf.org.

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Mount Vernon Triangle Farmstand Opens. Every Saturday, 10 AM to 1 PM, through Oct. 29. It will once again be located at the Fifth and K Streets NW sidewalk plaza in front of City Vista. FRESHFARM is a non-profit that promotes sustainable agriculture and improves food access and equity in the Mid-Atlantic Region. They operate producer-only farmers markets. For more information, visit freshfarm.org.

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National Memorial Day Parade. May 30, 2 PM. The parade starts at the corner of Constitution Avenue and Seventh Street NW and proceeds west down Constitution Avenue past the White House ending at 17th Street. americanveteranscenter.org. Women in Military Service Honors Memorial Day. May 30, 4 PM. The program includes formal military honors, remarks from servicewomen and the Women’s Memorial traditional Rose Petal Ceremony. Ceremony takes place at the gateway to Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington VA. womensmemorial.org.

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National Cathedral Gargoyle Tower Climb. May 12, 1 PM. This climb focuses on the Cathedral’s two western towers and includes a close-up look at many gargoyles and grotesques while visiting the open-air walkway wrapping around these two towers (about 125 feet above the ground). $50. cathedral.org. Mount Vernon’s Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour. May 13, 14 and 15; 6 to 9 PM. Visitors can bring a blanket and relax on the lawn as they sample wines from 16 Virginia wineries. $36-$48. mountvernon.org.

St. Sophia’s Greek Spring Festival. May 13 and 14, noon to 10 PM; May 15, noon to 7 PM. Saint Sophia’s festival brings the best of Greek food, drink and culture to the DC area. Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 2815 36th St. and Mass. Ave. NW. saintsophiadc.com.

Martian; and Aug. 18, Skyfall. Movies at Canal Park, Second and Eye Streets, SE, begin at sundown but arrived as early as 7 PM.

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Marine Barracks Row Evening Parades. Fridays through Aug. 26, 8:45 to 10 PM. Performance features music and precision marching. Reservations highly recommended a month in advance but there is also a general admission line with no guarantees. barracks.marines.mil. Twilight Tattoo at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Wednesdays through Aug. 3 (no performances July 6 or July 13), 6:30 PM. Twilight Tattoo is an hour-long, live-action military performance that blends the precision and discipline of the 3rd US Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) with the orchestral sounds and pop music from The US Army. twilight. mdw.army.mil. Yards Park Friday Night Concerts. May 20, New Belgium Tour De Fat Performance; May 27, Jimi Smooth & HitTime; June 3, For The Win; June 10, The Reflex; June 17, DC Jazz Festival Artists; June 24, Jah Works; July 1, The BStreetBand; July 8, Jeff From Accounting; July 15, The Texas Chainsaw Horns; July 22, Sara Gray; July 29, Sly 45; Aug. 5, Justin Trawick; Aug. 12, Lovely Rita; Aug. 19, The 19th Street Band; Aug. 26, Lloyd Dobler Effect; Sept. 2, Almost Journey. These free concerts are 6:30 to 8:30 PM and on the Great Lawn of Yards Park. Yards Park, 355 Water St. SE. yardspark.org. Sunset Parades at Iwo Jima Memorial. May 31 to Aug. 16, 7 to 8 PM. The Sunset Parade features the music of “The Commandant’s Own”, The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and precision drill by the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. NoMa Summer Screen. Wednesdays, June 1, Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark; June 8, Princess Bride; June 15, Guardians of the Galaxy; June 22, Jumanji; June 29, Fast Five; July 6, Pee Wee’s Big Adventure; July 13, Life of Pi; July 20, O Brother, Where Art Thou?; July 27, E.T.; Aug. 3, Apollo 13; Aug. 10, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire; Aug. 17, Jurassic Park; Aug. 24, rain date. Movies are at dusk at Storey Park Lot, 1005 First St. NE. nomabid.org. Capitol Riverfront Outdoor Movies. June 2, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off; June 9, Inside Out; June 16, Ocean’s Eleven; June 30, Star Wars The Force Awakens; July 7, Mean Girls; July 14, Jurassic World; July 21, Minions; July 28, Creed; Aug. 4, Pitch Perfect 2; Aug. 11, The

Music at the U Street Music Hall. May 8, Lukas Graham; May 9, Låpsley; May 10, Animal Collective (DJ Set with Avey Tare & Geologist); May 11, BERNHOFT and The Shudderbugs and Opiuo; May 12, Claude VonStroke; May 13, Half Moon Run and Rudimental (DJ Set); May 14, Breakbot; May 17, Floating Points (live); May 18, Jacob Whitesides and JLIN; May 19, Mykki Blanco and Eats Everything; May 20, Digitalism Live; May 21, Blaqk Audio and Panty Raid; May 22, Corinne Bailey Rae; May 24, The Summer Set; May 26, TroyBoi; May 27, Four Tet; May 28, Elite Force; June 2, Viceroy; June 3, Mark Farina; June 4, Feed Me Disco with Eau Claire. U Street Music Hall, 1115 U St. NW. 202-588-1889. ustreetmusichall.com. Music at 9:30 Club. May 8, Frightened Rabbit; May 9, Old 97’s & Heartless Bastards; May 10 and 11, Animal Collective; May 12, Parquet Courts and Titus Andronicus; May 13, Grimes and Penguin Prison; May 14, The Kills; May 16, Yeasayer; May 17, Say Anything; May 20, White Ford Bronco; May 21, RuPaul’s Drag Race: Battle of the Seasons; May 25, JMSN; May 26, Caravan Palace; May 28, Hot In Here: 2000s Dance Party; May 29, RJD2; May 31, Christine and the Queens; June 1, Nada Surf; June 2, Charles Bradley and his Extraordinaires; June 3, Kaytranada. 815 V St. NW. 877-435-9849. 930.com. Music at Rock and Roll Hotel. May 8, DC Air Sex Championships; May 11, Crystal Fighters; May 12, Screaming Females; May 13, We Are Scientists; May 14, Fruit Bats; May 15, Verite; May 16, Lany-The Make Out Tour; May 19, Twin Peaks; May 20, Beach Slang; May 21, Rodney; May 24, Islands; May 28, T.S.O.L. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. 202-388-7625. rockandrollhoteldc.com. Sunday Concerts at the Phillips. Concerts at 4 PM. May 8, Metropolis Ensemble; May 15, United States Navy Band; May 22, Jack Quartet; May 29, The Phillips Camarata. $30, $15 for members, students, and visitors 6 to 18; includes museum admission for day of the concert. Reservations recommended. phillipscollection.org/music. Music at the Atlas. May 8, Capital City Symphony-Great Masters, Young Stars; May 28, Great Noise Ensemble-Van Gogh; June 3, Sirius Quartet. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. atlasarts.org. Music at Black Cat. May 9, The Spook School; May 10, Ought Priests; May 11, Wild Nothing; May 12, Hop Along Speedy Ortiz; May 13, The

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Obsessed; May 14, Depeche Mode Dance Party and Fresh to Death; May 16, Big Black Delta; May 17, Rogue Wave; May 19, Turtle Recall; May 20, Rome Fortune The Range; May 21, Agoraphobic Nosebleed; May 22, Minor; May 23, Car Seat Headrest; May 24, The men that will not be blamed for nothing; May 25, The Effects; May 26, Paperwhite; May 27, Kill Lincoln; June 2, Hit the Can; June 3, Pinkwash. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. blackcatdc.com. St. Martin’s 2016 Pentecost Concert. May 15 at 5 PM. This concert is a collaboration of Jewish tradition and Christian inspiration, bridging the gap between faith and religion in a spirit-based, unifying musical event. St. Martin’s of Tours-DC, 1908 North Capitol St. NW. $15. Children 16 and under, free. Music at Sixth and I. May 9, Distant Cousins; May 15, Safam. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 202-408-3100. sixthandi.org. Blues Night in Southwest. Every Monday, 6 to 9 PM. May 9, Memphis Gold Blues; May 14, 2016 (Saturday Noon to 7 PM), 1st Annual Westminster Blues Festival; May 16, Shirleta Settles & Friends; May 23, Dr. S.O. Feelgood; May 30, Queen Aisha Blues. $5 cover. Children are free under age. Reasonably priced meals offered. 202-484-7700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org. Music at Hill Country. May 10, Gurf Morlix; May 13, The Woodshedders; May 14, Tony Furtado, Gurf Morlix; May 20, Alex Vans & the Hide Away; May 29, Possessed by Paul James; June 2, Ian Moore & The Lossy Coils; June 4, Johnny Grave & the Tombstones. Hill Country Live, 410 Seventh St. NW. hillcountry.com/dc. Church of the Epiphany Weekly Concerts. Every Tuesday, 12:10 PM. May 10, Duo Amaral Jorge Amaral & Mia Pomerantz-Amaral; May 17, Robert Simonds, violin; May 24, Jocelyn Swigger, piano; May 31, Ralitza Patcheva & Jeremy Filsell, pianos. Free, but offering taken. 1317 G ST. NW. 202-347-2635. epiphanydc.org. Music at The Howard. May 11, Buckethead; May 13, MYA and Reggaefest vs. Soca; May 13, Middleway Music Studio Concert XII and 4Ever Chuck; May 15, Curren$y; May 17, Trend; May 18, The Foundations of Punk; May 19, The Foreign Exchange; May 20, Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone; May 22, DC ?uestlove; May 23, The Arrival; May 24, Bersuit Vergarabat and Caramelos de Cianuro; May 25, Saul Hernandez; May 27, Joe; May 28, Tweet-The Charlene Tour; May 31, Tatran; June 3, Max Major’s Think Again. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. 202-803-2899. thehowardtheatre.com. Jazz Night in Southwest. Every Friday, 6 to 9 PM. May 13, Dred “Perky” Scott: A Baltimore Vibe; May 20, Warren Wolf’s World; May 27, Chuck Redd & Young Blood. $5 cover. Children

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under 16 are free. Reasonably priced meals offered. 202-484-7700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org. Music at the Lincoln. May 15, Ozomatli plus Big Tony & Trouble Funk; May 21, Sam Beam and Jesca Hoop; May 29, Plastic Cup Boyz. Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. 202-3286000. thelincolndc.com. DC Concert Orchestra Performance. May 15, 3 PM. Free but donations accepted. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. dcconcertorchestra.org. Society of the Cincinnati Concert. May 21, 10:30 AM, Beau Soir Ensemble. Free. Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-7852040. societyofthecincinnati.org. Thomas Circle Singers Concert Four Under Forty at Forty. May 22, 4 PM, reception follows. To finish this anniversary season, TCS will feature music of four composers, two American and two Norwegian, who are younger than TCS. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW.

THEATER AND FILM

110 in the Shade at Ford’s. Through May 14. In sweltering 1950s Texas, headstrong and eternally single Lizzie Curry dreams of a romantic life with someone who is her equal. A charming stranger named Starbuck swaggers into town and vows to end the region’s drought. He awakens Lizzie to the promise she holds within. Ford’s Theatre, 511 10th St. NW. 202-347-4833. fords.org. The Electric Baby at the Atlas. Through May 15. When Helen causes a car accident that kills a young man, a group of fractured souls cross paths and connect around a mysterious baby who glows like the moon. Folk tales and folklore weave throughout this magical story of sad endings, strange beginnings and the unlikely people that get you from one place to the next. Atlas, 1333 H St NE. $15-$30. rorschachtheatre.com/tickets. Solas Nua’s Wild Sky at Keegan. Through May 15. Wild Sky, by Deirdre Kinahan, explores the complex blend of art, politics, and energy that led up to the events of Ireland’s 1916 Easter Rising. Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW. 202-265-3767. keegantheatre.com. The Body of An American at Theater J. Through May 22. “If you do this, I will own you forever.” Canadian photojournalist Paul Watson is haunted by these words he heard as a soldier lay dying. Theater J, 1529 16th St. NW. 800-494-8497. washingtondcjcc.org.

The Welders’ Transmission at the Atlas. Through May 28. Transmission is an immersive, participatory “performance essay” on the viral evolution of culture from the radio age to the present. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. atlasarts.org. Disgraced at Arena. Through May 29. Amir has worked hard to achieve the American Dream, complete with a successful career, a beautiful wife and $600 custom-tailored shirts. Has he removed himself too far from his roots? Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW. arenastage.org. An American Daughter at Keegan. May 7 to 28. Set in DC, An American Daughter focuses on Dr. Lyssa Dent Hughes, a health care expert and forty-something daughter of a long-time Senator. When the President nominates Lyssa to a Cabinet post, an indiscretion from her past is discovered. Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW. 202-265-3767. keegantheatre.com. Hedda Gabler at Studio. May 11 to June 19. Hedda Tesman returns from her honeymoon to the brutal banality of domestic life: an antagonizingly bland husband; a living room full of dying flowers; and a house that is too large, too cluttered, too bourgeois for the once unstoppable Hedda Gabler. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. 202-332-3300. studiotheatre.org. The Taming of the Shrew at Shakespeare. May 17 to June 26. All male cast. Why are our bodies soft and weak and smooth…But that our soft conditions and our hearts...Should well agree with our external parts. Shakespeare’s Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-547-1122. shakespearetheatre.org. The Object Lesson at Studio. May 18 to June 5. Breaking, buying, finding, fixing, trading, selling, stealing, storing and becoming buried under…a world of things. Hilarious and heartbreaking, this immersive performance-installation unpacks our relationship to the stuff we cling to and the crap we leave behind. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. 202-332-3300. studiotheatre.org. Mosaic’s When January Feels Like Summer. May 19 to June 12. The play follows two immigrants from India running a bodega in Upper Manhattan — the proprietress Nirmala (Lynette Rathnam) and her sibling Ishan who is in the midst of a gender transition. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202399-7993. atlasarts.org. Bicycle Drive-in Movie at Hill Center. May 27, 8 PM. For National Bike Month, the movies screened include Bicycle Thieves, Veer, On Time, and Racing Towards Red Hook. Films will begin as soon as the sun goes down. The Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. dclibrary. org/southeast.

District Merchants at the Folger, May 31 to July 3 (Pay-What-You-Will Tuesday, May 31, 7:30 p.m.). District Merchants is a variation on William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. Set among the Black and Jewish populations of an imagined time and place – simultaneously Shakespearean, postCivil War Washington, DC, and today – District Merchants is tale of money, merchandise, and mercy. Folger Theater, 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077. folger.edu. El Paso Blue at GALA. June 2 to 26. Solis’ riff on the Oedipus Rex classic is a wild and comic tale of lust, revenge, identity and the Blues. Al leaves his wife Sylvie in the care of his father before serving a prison sentence. Upon release, he discovers that his beloved and the old man have fallen in-love and run... GALA Hispanic Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW. galatheatre.org.

SPORTS AND FITNESS

DC United at RFK. May 8, 7:30 PM vs. New York City FC; May 13, 7 PM vs. New York Red Bulls; and June 1, 8 PM vs. Seattle Sounders FC. dcunited.com. Washington Nationals Baseball. May 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29. washington.nationals.mlb.com. Capitol Hill Classic 10K, 3K and Fun Run. May 15, 10K starts at 8:30 AM; 3K at 10:30 AM; Fun Run at 11 AM. Races start in front of Peabody Primary School, at 425 C St. NE. Registration open through May 8. Register at capitolhillclassic.com. Semper Fi 5K. May 21 (Armed Forces Day), 8:30 a.m., at Ohio Drive, West Potomac Park near the Lincoln Memorial. 100 percent of the proceeds benefit the Semper Fi Fund and wounded warriors. Register at semperfi5k.com. Practice with Love Yoga Gathering at the Botanic Garden. Saturdays through fall except, Memorial Day weekend, July 4th weekend, Labor Day weekend and Oct. 1; 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Free. Bring your own mat. usbg.gov. Nearby Outdoor Pools. Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Nearby outdoor pools are Francis Pool, 2435 N St. NW; and Randall Pool at South Capitol and I Streets SW. Pools close one weekday each week for scheduled service and maintenance. Free for DC residents. Have ID. dpr.dc.gov. Nearby Indoor Public Pools. Turkey Thicket, 1100 Michigan Ave. NE. 202-579236. Rumsey Pool, 635 North Carolina Ave. SE. 202-7244495. All DC public pools are free for DC residents. Have ID. dpr.dc.gov.

Nearby Public Tennis Courts. Banneker Community Center, 2500 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-673-6861. Kennedy Recreation Center, 1401 Seventh St. NW. 202-6714794. All courts are open daily, dawn to dusk. Some are lighted for extended evening play. Courts are available on a first come, first served basis for one-hour intervals; extended use of tennis courts requires a permit. Proper shoes and attire is required. 202-671-0314. dpr. dc.gov/dpr. Yoga at Northwest One Library. Thursdays, 7 to 8 PM. Free beginner/intermediate yoga classes. All are welcome; mats and blocks provided. Northwest One Neighborhood Library, 155 L St. NW. 202-939-5946. dclibrary.org. Soothing Sunday Yoga at Shaw Library. Sundays, 1:30 PM. This class is perfect for beginners, featuring soothing Hatha yoga and meditation. Bring a mat or towel. Watha T. Daniel Neighborhood Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. 202-727-1288. dclibrary.org/watha.

MARKETS AND SALES

Friends of the Northeast Library Used Book Sale. May 14, 10:30 AM. Proceeds benefit library programs. Northeast Neighborhood Library, 330 Seventh St. NE. 202698-0058. dclibrary.org/northeast. Bethesda Fine Arts Festival. May 14 and 15 (rain or shine), 10 AM to 5 PM. Festival features more than 120 contemporary artists selling their original fine art and craft. There will be live entertainment, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities and food from local restaurants. Bethesdaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Woodmont Triangle along Norfolk and Auburn Avenues. Free. bethesda.org. School-Within-School @ Goding Yard Sale. May 21, 8 AM to 1 PM. Sale is in the school cafeteria, 920 F St. NE. SW Market. Fourth Friday of every month, May 27, June 24, Aug. 26, Sept. 23 and Oct. 28, 4 to 10 PM. Featuring arts and crafts, jewelry, accessories, bath/beauty, furniture, furnishings, accessories, collectibles, livemusic, food trucks and a beer garden. Market is at the Waterfront Station, Fourth and M Streets, SW. marketswdc.com. CityCenterDC FRESHFARM Market. Tuesdays, 11 AM to 2 PM, through Oct. 25. I St. NW, between 10th and 11th Streets. freshfarmmarket.org. Penn Quarter, DC FRESHFARM Market. Thursdays, 3 to 7 PM, through Dec. 15. North end of Eighth St. NW, between D and E Streets. freshfarmmarket.org.

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H Street NE FRESHFARM Market. Saturdays, 9 AM to 12:30 PM (new hours). Located at H St. and 13th St. NE. freshfarmmarket.org. Eastern Market. Daily except Mondays and important holidays. Weekdays, 7 AM to 7 PM; Saturdays, 7 AM to 5 PM; Sundays, 9 AM to 5 PM. Flea market and arts and crafts market open Saturdays and Sundays, 9 AM to 6 PM. Eastern Market is Washington’s last continually operated “old world” market. 200 block of Seventh St. SE. 202-698-5253. easternmarketdc.com. Dupont Circle Farmers Market. Sundays (rain or shine), year round, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. 20th St. and Mass. Ave. NW, 1500 block of 20th St. NW (between Mass. Ave. and Q St. in the adjacent parking lot of PNC Bank). 202362-8889. freshfarmmarket.org. Branch Avenue Pawn Parking Lot Flea Market. Saturdays, year-round (weather permitting). Set up 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 St. SE. 202698-5253. easternmarketdc.com. Union Market. Tuesday to Friday, 11 AM to 8 PM; Saturdays and Sundays, 8 AM to 8 PM. Union Market is an artisanal, curated, year round food market featuring over 40 local vendors. 1309 Fifth St. NE. 301-652-7400. unionmarketdc.com. Georgetown Flea Market. Sundays year around, 8 AM to 4 PM. 1819 35th St. NW.

Convention Center Community Association. Last Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Kennedy Rec Center, 1401 Seventh St. NW. facebook.com/ pages/Convention-Center-Community. 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. theedgewoodcivicassociationdc.org. 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. 202-588-7278. anc1a.org.

SPARKET-A Creative Market at Crystal City. Wednesdays through June 29, 11 AM to 2 PM and Sept. 7 through Nov. 16. The Market is on the sidewalk of 1800 block of Crystal Drive adjacent to the Crystal Shops mall. sparketacreativemarket.blogspot.com.

ANC 1B. First Thursday, 6:30 PM. DC Housing Finance Agency, 815 Florida Ave. NW. 202870-4202. anc1b.org.

CIVIC LIFE

ANC 1C. First Wednesday, 7 PM. Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Health, 2355 Ontario Rd. NW. 202-332-2630. anc1c.org.

Congresswoman Norton’s NW District Office. Open weekdays, 9 AM to 6 PM. 529 14th St. NW, suite 900. 202-783-5065. norton. house.gov. 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.

ANC 1B11. Second Monday, 7 PM. LeDroit Senior Building (basement community room), 2125 Fourth St. NW. 202-481-3462. anc1b.org.

ANC 1D. Third Tuesday, 7 PM. 3166 Mount Pleasant St. NW. 202-462-8692. anc1d.org. ANC 2C. First Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. 202-682-1633. 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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The branzino al sale, a beautiful, whole baked branzino smothered in herbs and sea salt. Itís one of those dishes that never fails to impress. Photo: Andrew Lighman

Lupo Verde

From 14th Street Newcomer to Established Hot Spot

Not any charcuterie board, mind you, but the charcuterie board to end all charcuterie boards. Large piles of meats and hefty wedges of cheeses accompanied by pickled veggies and ramekins of berry compote and the most addictive honey Iíve ever tasted. Photo: Andrew Lightman

by Meghan Markey

After Two Years the Italian Eatery is Just as Popular as Ever

t started with a charcuterie board. Not any charcuterie board, mind you, but the charcuterie board to end all charcuterie boards. I’m a sucker for any kind of Italian meats and cheeses, and I left selections to the bartender’s capable discretion. What came out of the kitchen was not only heavenly but generous. Large piles of meats and hefty wedges of cheeses were accompanied by pickled veggies and ramekins of berry compote and the most addictive

honey I’ve ever tasted. It was spring 2014, and I was at the bar of the newly opened Lupo Verde restaurant on 14th Street NW. As I cut a decadently creamy piece of burrata and wrapped it in a perfect sliver of soppressata, I knew this place was going to make waves. Soon enough the charcuterie board was gracing hundreds of patron Instagram feeds and lighting up the local food scene blogosphere and every local newspaper. What still gives me a chuckle is that I had walked by Lupo Verde several times and assumed it was a sports bar, with its neon green signage and slightly menacing Lupo Verde’s Managing partner Antonio Matarazzo. Photo Andrew Lightman wolf (the “green wolf ”). Imagine how which may be good for comfort food, but there isn’t immensely silly I felt that first night a lot of culinary finesse in terms of presentation or when I walked in and was introduced to flavor. Not so at Lupo Verde. the Italian hot spot. Lupo Verde serves perfect bowls of homemade But that was two years ago. How fares pasta that won’t put you in a carb-induced food coma; the Italian darling of 14th Street today? and they look sexy to boot. A favorite of mine has The short answer: quite stupendously. Set been the scialiatielli al nero, a house-made squid-ink to open a second location in the Palisades, pasta with prawns, but recently I tried the maltagliati, it’s safe to say that this is not just another a dish comprised of flat pieces of pasta of variable pretty face along the crowd of trendy estabsizes. Maltagliati means “poorly cut,” as in poorly cut lishments in the area. pasta. It is made out of the edges of the leftover dough A lot probably has to do with the aufrom making other pastas. Chef Apollaro can serve thenticity with which chef Domenico me badly cut pieces of pasta any day of the week, beApollaro prepares his dishes – they have a cause the dish is delicious as well as being fun. transportive quality reflective of his considerable experience not only running kitchens Sialiatielli al nero, a house-made in Milan but operating three restaurants in squid-ink pasta with prawns. Photo: Andrew Lightman Italy. Managing partner Antonio Matarazzo and bartender Armando Matarazzo hail from Avellino, in the southern Campagna region. Francesco Amodeo, who grew up on the Amalfi coast, makes his own line of Italian liqueurs; many of which serve as the base for the unique cocktail selection or are sipped by themselves post-meal. In a nutshell, the people that run this place know what they are doing. Many Italian restaurants in the US suffer from heavy handedness – think heaping plates of creamy, sauce-laden pastas –

Claudia Marquina demostrates the art of charcuterie. Photo: Andrew Lightman

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But there’s so much more to the menu aside from stellar pastas. Antipasti is beautifully plated, colorful, and interesting; main courses are similarly well proportioned and impressive. Take the antipasti polenta e baccala. Bright greens sit atop a square of grilled polenta, flanked by a perfect, meaty piece of marinated mackerel on a smeared red wine reduction, next to a cod brandade (a salted whipped concoction). Hungry yet? Just wait until you see the branzino al sale, a beautiful, whole baked branzino smothered in herbs and sea salt. It’s one of those dishes that never fails to impress. The dolci menu is just as exciting as the rest, for a selection that at first glance seems fairly traditional. You’ve got your tiramisu, panna cotta, semifreddo, affogatos. But look closer and components include saffron-vanilla meringue, amaro, orange cream. It’s these little components that help elevate Lupo above other Italian kitchens. It harkens to tradition while exhibiting a great playfulness with its ingredients and presentation. This charming playfulness is reflected in other areas of the restaurant as a whole, from the quotes written in Italian on the back of the staircase (ask Armando to translate for a laugh), to the small cheese shop to the left of the bar, the brick walls, and the hip coziness of the interior. For a relatively small space Lupo Verde draws crowds of young professionals nearly every night. Beyond the stellar food and drink this may have something to do with the man oft behind the bar himself, for Armando Matarazzo, with his accent, mischievous smile, and voluminous jet black hair, has been known to draw wistful ladies to the bar for a little Italian charm. At this rate, who knows – maybe in two more years there will be a third installment of this beloved 14th Street eatery, because Lupo Verde has not lost its luster. u

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Depeche Art East City Art’s Mid-City Gallery Exhibitions and News

Dan Perkins, “Rolling Front 2016.” Image: Hamiltonian Gallery

by Phil Hutinet

Touchstone

Paula Lantz, “Do I Know You?” Image: Touchstone Gallery

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Touchstone celebrates its 40th anniversary. The artist-owned gallery opened its doors at 2130 P St. NW, in Dupont Circle, in 1976 to a crowd so large that P Street remained gridlocked throughout the opening. The gallery then moved to R Street, Penn Quarter, and since 2010 has been in its current location at 901 New York Ave. NW, regarded by most of its members as its best space to date. The gallery has served over 300 member artists and has produced hundreds of gallery exhibitions. “Touchstone continues to be a collective creation of DC area artists,” explained Rosemary Luckett, a Touchstone collage artist and art teacher. “Our goal is to enrich the community by

Kathryn Wiley, “Carnival.” Image: Foundry Gallery

promoting art, making it accessible, available, and affordable.” In addition the gallery has engaged artists and community members in thoughprovoking discussions. “The gallery was created as an art space with a social conscience, concerned with the community beyond its walls, and this is a defining part of our structure that sets us apart from many of our peers,” said Ksenia Grishkova, the gallery’s director. “We host student art shows and art exhibitions that are a result of art therapy programs, thereby supporting our local community, and sometimes contribute a percentage of sales to local service organizations.”

Hemphill Fine Art

Known for her recent GREEN ROOM water sample installation at 1700 L St. NW in the fall of 2015, which drew international and national critical acclaim for shedding light on environmental degradation, Julie Wolf returns to Hemphill

Julie Wolfe, “Contours 4,” 2016, archival digital print and ink on rag paper, 10 x 8 inches. Image: Hemphill Fine Art

Fine Art for her third exhibition at the gallery. In “Language of Birds” Wolfe focuses her environmental observations on more playful subjects including what she calls “the mysteries of communications between birds.” This lighthearted tone extends to a humorous look at the Lüscher Color Test, which Wolfe parallels to human behavior.

Foundry

In her first solo show since 2013 Kathryn Wiley has created a series of vibrant, mixed-media pieces includ-

ing several collages. Wiley clears her mind before applying the medium, or as she puts it, “I start with a willingness not to know.” Through simple color, shapes appear and evolve as Wiley applies layer upon layer of saturated media. Many of her works will surprise the viewer; when taken as a whole they reveal the workings of the artist’s subconscious mind.

Washington Project for the Arts

The Washington Project for the Arts hosts its second group exhibition of 2016, this one curated by Brooklynbased Raquel de Anda, who hails from a background of producing, curating, and supporting “socially engaged artwork” in the United States and Mexico. In “Enter State: Sensing the Natural World” de Anda asks audience members to connect with our natural environment. Participating artists include Interspecifics Collective, Alex Arzt, Laure Drougal, and Hope Ginsburg. Audience members will observe the following: an installation of soap fabricated on the banks of DC’s Anacostia River; a microbial sound laboratory; kinetic water-based sculptures; and other experiments that highlight the connectedness of human ecology.

Exhibitions on View

Gallery Neptune and Brown 1530 14th St. NW 202-986-1200 www.neptunefineart.com Hours: Wed.-Sat., noon to 7 p.m. Exhibition: TBD Foundry Gallery 2118 Eighth St. NW 202-232-0203 www.foundrygallery.org Opening reception: Saturday, May 7, 5-7 p.m. Through May 29 New work by Kathryn Wiley

Hamiltonian Gallery 1353 U St. NW 202-332-1116 www.hamiltoniangallery.com Opening reception: Saturday, May 14, 7-9 p.m. Through June 18 Dan Perkins and Alejandro Pintado Hemphill Fine Arts 1515 14th St. NW 202-234-5601 www.hemphillfinearts.com Opening reception: Saturday, May 14, 6-8 p.m. Through June 30 “Language of Birds” by Julie Wolfe Long View Gallery 1234 Ninth St. NW 202-232-4788 www.longviewgallerydc.com Through May 29 Gian Garafalo Touchstone Gallery 901 New York Ave. NW 202-347-2787 www.touchstonegallery.com Opening reception: Friday, May 13, 6:00-8:30 p.m. Through May 29 Touchstone celebrates its 40-year anniversary. Coleen Sabo, “A Few of My Favorite Things” Paula Lantz, “Do I Know You?” Washington Project for the Arts 2124 Eighth St. NW 202-234-7103 | www.wpadc.org Opening reception: Friday, May 20, 7-9 p.m. Through July 9 “Enter State: Sensing the Natural World” group exhibition curated by Raquel de Anda Phil Hutinet is the publisher of East City Art, dedicated to DC’s visual arts. For more information visit www.eastcityart.com. u

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In Pursuit of the Perfect Shot Diriki Rice Captures DCs Evolution by Phil Hutinet, photos: Diriki Rice

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ative Washingtonians have an unmatched perspective of this city as they have seen enormous changes take place since the turn of the 21st century. With the vertiginous pace of development in the past decade, many have sought to make sense of this experience by documenting the change they’re seeing. Within this framework, Mount Pleasant resident Diriki Rice, who grew up in Adams Morgan, has, through the photographic lens, captured the city’s evolution first through its architecture, then by documenting its residents and their interaction with the “new” DC. Rice, a 37 year old freelance broadcast technician, has worked two careers in parallel over the past 17 years. Back in 1999, when Rice first joined the workforce, one of his mentors suggested he learn photography. Following his advice, Rice took his first class at the DC Jewish Community Center on Sixteenth Street NW and read a number of technical publications and photography books to perfect his craft. “At first, I was really frustrated with the whole process,” explains Rice who, like many novices feel discouraged as they are honing their skillset. “I made the mistakes and learned from them. Now, I’m more comfortable with the process,” says Rice. While Rice describes his style as “photojournalism,” in the early years, Rice captured images of the city’s architecture. “I shot buildings because I loved the architecture of the city.” Rice drew inspiration from architecture books as he understood a story-line subtext within the images he saw. Back in 1999 through the early 2000s, Rice observes that “all of the buildings were crumbling around me.” His loveaffair with DC’s older buildings jumpstarted his photographic career as his passion for his native city’s architecture provided him with an unlimited amount of material. As Rice’s confidence as a photographer grew, his subject matter began to shift from the city’s buildings to the people who inhabit and work in them. As new residents move into DC and old industrial neighborhoods like the Navy Yard and

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Swampoodle get rebranded into the “new” neighborhoods of The Yards and NoMa respectively, Rice captures the energy of these changes through action shots of people and events. Much of his work also includes portraiture and even here, despite the image’s stillness, his subjects emanate radiance and activity. His portfolio also includes action shots from the Black Cat, city festivals and events at Yards Park. “A lot of people who see my work point that out to me [the work’s movement and energy]. I like energy. If you see a band and there is no movement, it’s dull. When band members move around and jump, it gets the crowd going. I need that push, that energy to keep doing that. If it’s not close enough it’s not good enough. It usually means you have to go outside your comfort zone.” Rice recently left his DC comfort zone to travel abroad for the first time, visiting a friend in Stockholm, by way of Reykjavik, Iceland. In Iceland, Rice rekindled his well of inspiration along the island-nation’s rugged North Atlantic coastline and eclectic capital. When asked about the diversity in his various photographic styles, Rice says that “artists go in different directions. No one wants to be just one thing.” He compares his various series to musicians who release different sounding albums as they seek new expression lest their craft grow redundant. As for the future, Rice is branching into documentary work. “I’m trying to do something of my own,” says Rice, “to make some mistakes and see where that takes me.” Without giving away too much, Rice discloses that the documentary will center on a nostalgic piece of DC history. To see more of Diriki Rice’s work visit his Flickr feed at www.flickr.com/ photos/medium_cool Phil Hutinet is the publisher of East City Art, a publication dedicated to DC’s visual arts. For more information visit www. eastcityart.com u

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Dinner to Benefit DC Greens

The second annual Spring Dig benefit dinner is on Tuesday, May 24, 6 p.m., at Union Market, Dock 5, 1309 Fifth St. NE. The family-style dinner will be prepared by Bryan Voltaggio, VOLT/ Family Meal; Michael Voltaggio, ink. (LA; Jeremiah Langhorne, The Dabney; Spike Gjerde, Woodberry Kitchen; Dan Giusti, Brigaid/Formerly Chef de Cuisine Noma; Rob Weland, Garrison; Ruben Garcia, ThinkFoodGroup; and Robb Duncan, Dolcezza. Appetizers by Chaia Tacos, Rappahannock Oysters, EcoFriendly Foods, and Righteous Cheese. Wine and spirits provided by Early Mountain Winery and Green Hat Gin. A ticket is $250. DC Greens uses the power of partnerships to support food education, food access, and food policy in the nation’s capital. They’re working toward a city where food education is on the menu in every classroom; where doctors write prescriptions for fresh fruits and vegetables as a matter of course; where urban agriculture is a valued element of our cityscape; and where zip code doesn’t determine life expectancy. By leveraging existing infrastructure, resources and talent, and doing the work of collaboration, they are building a healthy food system that can be a model for the nation. dcgreens.org.

Great Streets Grants Awarded

Over $5.3 million in FY2016 awards for the Great Streets Small Business Capital Improvement Reimbursement Grants has been announced. Awardees represent the District’s diverse business community, from restaurants, to retail, tech centers and creative economy spaces. Also announced are $300,000 in the first-ever Emerging Business Improvement District (BID) grants. They were awarded to: Historic DuPont Circle Main Street; H Street Main Street; Shaw Main Street; Congress Heights Community and Training Development Corporation; and the Mid-City Business Improvement District.

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Lucinda Murphy discusses her art with open studio visitors.

Mid City Artists Open Studios

On the afternoons of May 14 and 15, noon to 5 p.m., tour working art studios in and around the Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, U Street and Shaw neighborhoods, better known as “Mid City.” Hop from one studio to another to peruse an expansive offering of art and culture by the city’s most creative artists. This biannual event, now in its 12th year, offers visitors a rare portal into the artists’ creative habitat. Each studio is unique. Locations range from retail spaces, old carriage houses, spare bedrooms, apartments to basements. Participating artists represent a diversity of work including drawings, sculptures, paintings, prints, photographs and mixed media. Open Studios is free and offers self-guided and guided tours. The self-guided tour is an open format that has proven to be an ideal way to encourage dialogue between artists and enthusiasts. Additionally local curators and artists will lead guided tours of select studios during the weekend. These must be reserved in advance. To reserve a tour or to download a map, visit midcityartists.com.

We are in your

Neighborhood! Including Washington DC’s first-ever hospital-based inpatient hospice unit. Capital Caring is the largest and most experienced hospice and palliative care provider in the region. Since 1977, we have offered world-class pain relief and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and compassion to more than 75,000 local families. Call us any time to learn how we can help you and your loved ones.

800-869-2136 www.capitalcaring.org

Georgetown Seeks Volunteers for New Immunotherapy Clinical Trial for Mild Cognitive Impairment Georgetown University is seeking volunteers to participate in a clinical trial of Aducanumab, a potential new treatment that, in an early phase study, has demonstrated promise in slowing mental decline in Alzheimer’s disease. The purpose is to evaluate the possible benefit and safety of the drug in patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment and early Alzheimer’s disease.

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Are between 50-85 years of age Are in good general health Are fluent in English Have a study partner (friend or relative with whom you are in contact at least 10 hours/ week and who can accompany you to study visits) Are diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment

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2016 Shaw Main Streets Gala at the Howard Theatre

On Wednesday, June 1, 7 o 9:30 p.m., “A Taste of Shaw,” Shaw Main Streets’ annual gala fundraiser, returns to the Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. It is a night of cuisine, cocktails and beer from the event’s stellar Host Committee of chefs, restaurateurs, mixologists and brewers. Not to mention music and dancing. Advance tickets are $80 and can be ordered at eventbrite.com/e/shaw-main-streets-gala-2016. On the day of the event, tickets will be $100. Proceeds support economic revitalization and historic preservation activities in central Shaw. Shaw Main Streets has led the transformation of central Shaw since 2003. For sponsorship information, email shawmainstreetsinc@gmail.com or call 202-265-SHAW.

Tuesdays, it’s Yoga in Farragut Park, Connecticut Avenue and K Street, NW; Wednesdays, Barre at the Plaza at 2100 M St.; and Thursdays, Yogalates back in Farragut Park. Arrive and check-in by 5:20 p.m. and be entered to win special prizes.

Free Homebuyers Seminar

Statistics prove that homebuyer education contributes to successful homeownership. Learn how to purchase a home in the District of Columbia using a DC Open Doors mortgage product. DC Open Doors holds a free homebuyers seminar on Wednesday, May 18, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, 815 Florida Ave. NW. For more information, contact Deborah Jones at HomeBuyerSeminar@DCHFA.org or 202-777-1600. dchfa.org.

Mosaic Announces Second Season

Shaw Main Streets Gala crowd at Howard Theatre in 2015. Photo: Pleasant Mann, Courtesy Shaw Main Streets

Since 2012, the District has helped over 220 local businesses create over 2,000 jobs through the Great Streets program. A list of all FY16 Great Streets recipients can be found at greatstreets. dc.gov.

Hunt DC Scavenger Hunt

On Saturday, May 21, scurry around our Nation’s Capital on a hunt for forgotten places, off the wall items and little-known facts. The Hunt will test participants’ ability to solve clues and crunch mind-bending riddles in an effort to plot game winning strategies as they go head to head with hundreds of other DC hunters. In addition to the signature scavenger hunt and fun games, Hunt DC will be host to live music, food trucks and drinks. Tickets, for individuals and teams of six, are priced according to when you purchase. Read more at huntdc.com.

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Picnic in the Park 2016

Join the Golden Triangle BID every Wednesday between noon and 2 p.m. at Murrow Park, 18th and H Streets NW; every Thursday at Monroe Park, 20th and I Streets NW; and every Friday at Farragut Park, Connecticut Avenue and K Street NW, for Picnic in the Park. Look for the Golden Triangle tent for a chance to win prizes, learn about the neighborhood and play fun lawn games. All are welcome to bring a lunch from their favorite nearby eatery and enjoy this relaxing and fun setting.

TriFit: Three Days, Three Different Workouts

Tuesday, May 17 to Thursday, Sept. 29 at 5:30 p.m., Golden Triangle BID offers TriFit outdoor fitness classes taught by certified instructors, every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evening. On

Mosaic Theater Company of DC has announced its second season. This explosive lineup of youthful new voices, multicultural convergences includes an acclaimed portrait of an African-American cultural icon and a multi-prismatic lens trained on the Middle East and South Africa. Here’s the lineup: “Satchmo at the Waldorf,” Aug. 25 to Oct. 2; “Milk Like Sugar,” Nov, 2 to 27; Charm, Jan. 4 to 29; “Hooded-Or Being Black for Dummies,” Jan. 25 to Feb. 19; “The Blood Knot,” March 29 to April 30; “A Human Being Died That Night,” April 7 to 30; “Ulysses on Bottles,” May 18 to June 11; “The Return (Oved Shabbat),” June 8 to July 2. All performances are at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. Second season ticket prices are $40 to $60. There is a 10 percent senior, military and first responder discount. Tickets are $20 for those under 30 and students. There are $30 Neighborhood Night tickets on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday nights for Mosaic neighbors in Northeast and Southeast DC. Tickets may be purchased at mosaictheater.org.

“Petal” to the Parks Bike Ride

Explore DC’s landmark greenspaces by bicycle. On May 15, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be a guided tour through Rock Creek Park, the National Mall, and Anacostia Park, ending at the National Arboretum. At the Arboretum, enjoy the World Bonsai Day Festival, the ‘Grass Roots’ exhibit and a scavenger hunt to find “Petal”, the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s very own garden gnome. Visit

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Theater J’s 2016-2017 Season

Theater J, the nation’s largest Jewish theater, has announced its 2016-2017 season, the first chosen by its new Artistic Director Adam Immerwahr. This lineup of seven diverse plays features Tony Award-winning plays and playwrights, Washington area premieres, and a stellar lineup of directors and artists. Here’s the lineup: “The Last Schwartz” by Deborah Zoe Laufer; “The Christians” by Lucas Hnath; “Oy Vey in a Manger” by The Kinsey Sicks; “Copenhagen” by Michael Frayn; “The How and The Why” by Sarah Treem; “Brighton Beach Memoirs” by Neil Simon; “Broken Glass” by Arthur Miller. theaterJ.org.

New Online Book Club

Rush Hour Reads is a new online book club for readers who want to share a love of classics and other compelling short reads, but don’t necessarily want to meet. The MLK Library reading list features books that can be read in less than a week. Share thoughts on the rush hour reads at their weekly online brown bag book chats. Visit dclibrary.org/node/52219 for a list of the books being discussed and instructions on how to participate.

Capital Bikeshare Expands Access

The District Department of Transportation has introduced the Capital Bikeshare Community Partners Program to help improve access to Capital Bikeshare at an affordable price. Through partnerships with area social service providers, nonprofits and DC government agencies, District residents receiving need-based services can purchase an annual membership for Capital Bikeshare for $5. Initial Capital Bikeshare Community Partner Program participants include: Back on My Feet DC; DC Dept. of Human Services; Unity Health DC; Whitman-Walker Health; Community of Hope; and The DC Center for the LGBT Community. Organizations that become Capital Bikeshare Community Partners are able to offer their clients Capital Bikeshare memberships

with a $5 annual membership fee; 60-minute ride time per trip; free Capital Bikeshare helmet; guided instructions on how to use the system and cycling classes with the Washington Area Bicycling Association.

Get The New DC Taxi App

Today’s connected consumers demand choice and convenience. DC cabs are now catching up to Uber. The District of Columbia Taxicab Association is phasing in a DC Taxi App. Downloadable to any mobile device, the new app allows customers to hail available taxis or wheel chair accessible vehicles. They can use it to pay with cash or credit cards.

Arts Lunchtime Gallery Talks

These bite-size lunchtime talks are offered on Wednesdays, June 1 to Aug. 31, noon to 12:30 p.m. at the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA). Museum staff members facilitate interactive conversations, encouraging visitors to look closely and investigate the mediums, techniques and overarching themes of special exhibitions and works from the museum’s collection. Free. No reservations required. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. nmwa.org.

NMWA Free Community Days

The first Sunday of every month is a Community Day at National Museum of Women in the Arts with free admission. Take this opportunity to explore current exhibitions as well as the museum’s collection. For a complete schedule, visit the online calendar. Free. No reservations required. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. nmwa.org.

Flip Your Fridge for Savings and a Rebate

Fridge getting old? Replace it with a new ENERGY STAR certified model. Save money and get a rebate. If all old refrigerators were replaced with ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators, it would prevent about 13.4 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions annually; each person could save $260 in energy costs over the next five years. Visit energystar.gov/

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flipyourfridge for more information. Rebates are $50 to $75. For the rebate program, visit dcseu.com.

Folger Theater Adapts Jane Austen

Folger Theatre’s twenty-fifth anniversary season begins in September with a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility” (Sept. 13 to Oct. 30). This new production marks the first time an Austen title will be produced on the Folger stage. In a limited run, Folger Theatre in collaboration with the Folger Consort early music ensemble will present a rich blend of music and theater in “The Second Shepherds’ Play” (Nov. 27 to Dec. 18). Developed as a holiday production by the Folger in 2007, this is a captivating retelling of Nativity. Banishing winter, Folger Theatre will enter the Forest of Arden in January, staging one of Shakespeare’s most beloved romantic comedies, “As You Like It” ( Jan. 24 to March 5), directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch. The season concludes with “Timon of Athens:” (May 9 to June 11), Shakespeare’s examination of generosity and greed. Subscriptions begin at $110. Individual tickets are $35 to $75 with discounts offered to students, seniors, military, educators and groups of ten or more. folger.edu.

Nats “Pups in the Park”

Remaining “Pups in the Park” games are Saturday, May 14, 7:05 p.m. vs. Marlins; Friday, May 27, vs. Cardinals; Monday, June 13, 7:05 p.m. vs. Cubs; Thursday, Sept. 8, 7:05 p.m. vs. Phillies; and Saturday, Oct. 1, 4:05 p.m. vs. Marlins. Ten dollars of every dog ticket purchased benefits the Washington Humane Society. All those with tickets for Pups in the Park must enter through the Right Field Gate. Before entering the gate, drop off a signed waiver for your dog’s up-to-date shots. All Pups in the Park attendees must print, sign and bring the waiver with them to Nationals Park. Tickets are $26 for owners and $10 per dog. For more information, visit washington.nationals. mlb.com.

disABILITIES Expo

Caring Communities World Of Possibilities invites you to join them for the Fifth Northern Virginia World Of Possibilities disABILITIES Expo on Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston, 4610 Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA. Register for this free event at expo. caringcommunities.org.

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Inpatient Hospice Opened

Capital Caring, the largest hospice and palliative care in the area, has opened Washington’s first ever hospital-based, inpatient hospice Center. Located at Providence Hospital, The Capital Caring Center provides world-class service to individuals living with advanced illnesses. capitalcaring.org.

Proposed Driver Education Regulations Suspended

The District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles has indefinitely suspended the driver education requirement for residents who are first time drivers regardless of their age. In 2014, DC DMV drafted regulations that would have required all first time drivers to pass a driver education course administered by a private vendor. Implementation was scheduled for May 1, 2016 However, the agency has decided to further review the impact on residents. New drivers still must have a valid DC DMV learner permit. For more information on obtaining a driver license, visit dmv.dc.gov/service/ driver-services.

Learn to Keep Bees

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation has announced a new beekeeping program in partnership with the DC Beekeepers Alliance. In an effort to support urban beekeeping and to increase pollination in the District, residents of the District of Columbia may apply to keep their personallyowned honeybee hive on one of seven DPR designated beehive sites. To participate in the program, individuals must be District residents, complete a twelve hour beekeeping course and submit an application available on DPR’s website. Space is limited. For more information, the application and frequently asked questions, visit dpr.dc.gov/service/urbanbeekeeping-program.

SwimJitsu: Swimming Skills Plus Fun

On Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. to about 6:45 p.m., DPR will participate in SwimJitsu, an annual nationwide event presented by USA Swimming and the North American Sports Group. Centered in the sacred traits of wisdom, speed, and agility, SwimJitsu participants, a.k.a. “swimjas,” complete entertaining obstacles such as balancing across

beams, swimming through trenches and cannonballing off the top of Mt. Swimja. Once participants conquer the course, they can claim the title of Grand Master Swimja. SwimJitsu is fun for participants of all ages and skill levels, even those just beginning their swimming journey. The District is one of 14 cities hosting this one-day, one-of-kind event. The DC SwimJitsu event will take place at the Takoma Aquatic Center, 300 Van Buren St. NW. Registration is required. To find more information on SwimJitsu, visit SwimJitsu.com.

Pepco Residential Customers Receive $54

Pepco customers this month will see a $54.59 credit on their monthly bill. This is one of many benefits brought by the recently completed merger between Exelon and Pepco. The credits will be automatically applied to each household’s bill as part of a broader package of benefits resulting from the merger. For more information, visit www.pepco.com.

The Lincoln Conspirators Courtroom Open

The next quarterly public open house of Grant Hall’s historic third-floor courtroom located on the grounds of Fort McNair takes place on Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The courtroom is the site of the military tribunal of President Abraham Lincoln’s assassins. Grant Hall open houses are held quarterly on the first Saturday of the second month of each quarter. Remaining 2016 dates are May 7, Aug. 6 and Nov. 5. Members of the public are invited to view the historic site. Guests without a Department of Defense, Federal or AIE ID are required to register. Access the link at einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim. cfm?i=287180&k=006945087357. Have an item for the Bulletin Board? Email bulletinboard@hillrag.com. u

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A Budget That Leaves DC’s Neediest Behind

by Ed Lazere

or anyone concerned about growing income inequality in the District, the budget just released by Mayor Bowser feels a lot different from a year ago – for the worse. No doubt it has things to like; it maintains funds for affordable housing programs and it devotes more to schools, for example. But, while last year’s budget stood out for the many ways it responded to the needs of residents left behind by the city’s diverging economic trends, the new budget falls far short. With a severe affordable housing crisis, rising family homelessness, unemployment that remains high years after the Great Recession, and falling incomes among the poorest residents, the proposed investments do not come close to matching the need. Last year Mayor Bowser included record funding to meet the twin challenges of affordable housing and homelessness. The mayor proposed modest and reasonable revenue increases to make those investments possible. This year, however, the budget moves slowly on too many fronts. Homelessness will continue to be a highly visible problem. There will be no help to remove families struggling with high housing costs from the lengthy wait list for rental assistance. There are almost no new resources to improve job training. One bright spot is that education funding, which did not receive a notable increase a year ago, will get enough to cover enrollment growth and a modest increase in the per-pupil funding level. And this year the budget is affected by millions in tax cuts, with no offsetting revenue increases, limiting the ability to meet the needs of DC’s poorest households. This analysis is part of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute’s annual “Budget Toolkit,” which can be found at www.dcfpi.org.

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A Modest Budget Coming Next Year

Mayor Bowser’s proposed fiscal year (FY) 2017 budget is $8.2 billion, an increase of less than one percent from this year, adjusting for inflation. That’s not enough to address rising school enrollment, affordable housing challenges, and other demands of a growing population. Some highlights:

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Education. Funding for DC Public Schools (DCPS), public charter schools, and other education functions will grow two percent, driven by an increase in the per-pupil school funding formula. That’s better than last year, when the formula wasn’t adjusted at all. Housing and Human Services. Last year the budget for human services and housing expanded more than any other part. This year the proposed housing and human-services budget will grow just one percent, slower than most other parts. It maintains housing and homeless services funding from 2016 but does not add much more despite gaping needs. Public Safety. Funding for the Metropolitan Police Department will remain flat, as will funding for the Fire and Emergency Services Department, following an increase in 2016 to fund private ambulances. Public Works. Funding for public works will fall one percent in 2017, driven mostly by a reduced contribution to WMATA, the regional transportation system. Government Direction. The budget increases funding for a number of agencies that support basic government operations, including the Attorney General, the Chief Financial Officer, the DC Council, and the Chief Technology Office. Economic Development. A four-percent increase here is driven in part by funding for the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, to allow it to digitize its permitting functions. Financing. The District is devoting ever-larger amounts to support capital construction projects. The budget reflects higher amounts to repay bonds issued for such projects and more funding devoted directly to capital projects, known as “pay-go capital.”

Money for Low-Income Students Not Going Where It Should

The education budget may be growing, but it is not clear that added funding is going where it should. DCPS will get about $50 million in funding to meet the needs of low-income and otherwise “at-risk” students, but about half was allocated by DCPS to items that all schools are otherwise entitled to. For example, all high schools get an attendance counselor. Yet in some schools at-risk funds are being used to support this core position. This means that resources considered “extra” are being used for functions that are required through DCPS’ staffing model, rather than to fund additional services targeted on helping at-risk students.

Limited Housing Funds for DC’s Poorest

Mayor Bowser committed $100 million to the Housing Production Trust Fund – DC’s main source to build or renovate affordable housing – for the second year in a row. This important investment will support construction or renovation of 1,000 or more homes for low- and moderate-income residents. But the budget does not make notable progress in providing rental assistance, which often is needed to help DC’s poorest households find affordable housing. There is no funding to help ensure that the Housing Production Trust Fund creates housing affordable for those with the most serious needs, and it will not make any progress toward helping the thousands of families on the DC Housing Authority waiting list. The budget includes two notable housing investments. It devotes $15 million to renovate dilapidated public housing units. Most of the DC Housing Authority’s stock is in need of repairs, reflecting years of federal underinvestment. The proposed budget also raises the down-payment assistance available to lower-income first-time homebuyers from $50,000 to $80,000.

Not on Track to End Homelessness

The mayor’s proposed budget provides more funding for homeless services – in fact, it is the city’s highest funding level ever for homeless services, a recognition of the size of the challenge. But the budget falls far short of the needs. Most notably it provides too little to end chronic homelessness in 2017, a goal embraced by Mayor Bowser. Some 300 individuals will get help, but 1,100 are in need. Homelessness will continue to be a highly visible problem in FY 2017, and the homelessservices system will face many challenges. One bright spot is an increase for a cost-effective new program to prevent families from becoming homeless. Over the past year the program has served 1,000 families who were seeking shelter, and 90 percent ended up not needing it. More for this program is a good thing.

Job Training Invests Little for a Better System

The proposed jobs budget for next year is about the same as this year’s, including a large commitment to the Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program. But there is no money to move forward with plans to strengthen DC’s job training system, an urgent need. The District has developed a plan to strengthen job training programs, but none of the new efforts are funded in the FY 2017 budget. That may mean waiting a year to try new approaches.

Tax Cuts Hinder Funding

The DC government’s limited ability to make needed investments partly reflects the impact of tax cuts that have been implemented since the FY 2016 budget. The DC Council has prioritized a tax-cut package through specified “triggers” that will phase in the cuts based on the District’s tax revenues. The $45 million in tax cuts in FY 2017, implemented as a result of these automatic triggers, includes income-tax cuts for middle-income residents, but also for those with incomes up to $1 million; elimination of taxes for estates worth up to $2 million; and a cut in business income taxes. Triggers continue to be in effect, which means that additional cuts could be implemented after the FY 2017 budget is adopted. That would further sap revenues and limit the ability to fund schools, housing, healthcare, and other needs a year from now. The remaining tax cuts total $139 million.

Looking Forward

At a time when DC’s overall economy is booming, but economic development is leaving many behind, we need investments to help residents keep up with rising housing costs and to move up the economic ladder. The budget is in the hands of the DC Council. Let’s hope they can make it happen. Ed Lazere is executive director of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute. DCFPI promotes budget and policy solutions to reduce poverty and inequality in the District of Columbia, and to increase the opportunity for residents to build a better future. Go to www. dcfpi,org to see a complete analysis of the DC budget. u

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Stead Park: A Lasting Legacy by Ellen Boomer

tead Park in Dupont Circle is finally the neighborhood resource its benefactor envisioned over 70 years ago. The park contains a playground, basketball courts, a multi-use athletic field, picnic areas, a splash park, a walking trail, a performance stage, and indoor recreation facilities. The current configuration is the result of a tenacious effort to realize the original vision for this neighborhood gem. A labor of love brought together community members long rooted in DC’s history with those just setting down roots, and the fruits of their labor will benefit the neighborhood for years to come. “We live in one of the most densely packed areas of the city,” said Kari Cunningham, president of the board of the Friends of Stead Park (FOSP). “We don’t have many dedicated spaces for children to play in this part of the city,” she explained. “For families, Stead Park is our resource. It is rare, precious, and valued precisely

because it is so scarce.” Named for Mary Force Stead, whose grandfather was DC’s 12th mayor, the park was endowed in 1943 through a trust by Robert Stead, who honored his late wife by establishing and maintaining a playground for the children of Washington. By 2004, however, the park had fallen into disrepair and a proposal was circulating to turn it into a community center with a large parking garage. When Stead’s grandson, a Benedictine monk named Father Julian, learned what had become of his grandparents’ legacy, he enlisted the help of longtime DC resident Charles Carroll Carter, who had been a student at Portsmouth Abbey School in Rhode Island when Father Julian was an instructor there. “Our lives crossed all those years later,” said Carter, whose three sons also attended Portsmouth Abbey. Carter’s wife Rosemary said, “It’s nice to give back to the city,” then Stead Park’s dedication plaque. Photo: Friends of Stead Park

A great turnout for the community Easter egg hunt. Photo: Friends of Stead Park

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remarked to her husband, “It was nice to do what was supposed to be done, and I think that gives you the greatest pleasure. You honored Robert Force Stead’s desire for a park to honor his wife and the children of Washington.” To create a park that reflected Stead’s original intent, Carter created a dream team of community members who were just as tenacious as he is. “I knew once he got me engaged, there was no going back,” said Chris Dorment, chair of Rocky Gorge Development and chair emeritus of FOSP. “Of course he gently persisted. I became ensnared by the opportunity to contribute toward something of value to the citizens of the District.” To untangle Stead’s trust and convince Bank of America to honor its role as trustee, Carter called on prominent land-use attorney Whayne Quin of Holland & Knight. With office space from FOSP and board member Terry Scanlon, and assistance from the DC Council, especially Jack Evans, the late Marion Barry, and Mayor Vincent Gray, the team forged ahead, one milestone at a time. The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is responsible for the staffing and maintenance of Stead Park. “DPR and the community value Stead Park, and we look forward to continued stewardship of the park as the neighborhood continues to grow,” said John Stokes, DPR’s deputy director of community engagement.

FOSP is leading the effort for field improvements and securing city funding to support them and to renovate the carriage house. The Stead Park Trust assists with special maintenance and programming projects. “The Friends of Stead Park donated more than $200,000 to help fund the 2014 renovations, which totaled $1.8 million,” Stokes shared. “We have also found that partnering helps foster community involvement and engagement, providing park users with a greater sense of ownership and interest in their public assets.” Cunningham shared a similar thought. “For the long-term residents, they are proud to see that their grit, determination, and hard work has helped make this neighborhood a place where families are choosing to live,” she said. “I think people in the neighborhood value the connections they make at the park more than anything else.” Dorment remarked, “In a time when many folks are under so much stress, what can be more vital to the emotional and physical health of our local populace than a pristine, physical haven where citizens from all walks of life and all ages can connect with their interior need to play, relax or just reflect? Stead Park is such a place.” Reaching the park’s full potential, according to Cunningham, will require a common effort: “As we look to the future I hope that city officials and the broader community will work with Friends of Stead Park to help us obtain a true community center where not only children and families but our friends and neighbors can attend programs and events and continue to strengthen connections between long-term and newer residents.” Visit Mary Force Stead Park at 1625 P St. NW, at friendsofsteadpark.org, or email info@friendsofsteadpark.org. u

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Bloomingdale Buzz by Ellen Boomer

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Thanks to nearly 50 community members who braved the rain to participate in this year’s Bloomingdale Beautification Day, the neighborhood is blossoming. The annual event, sponsored by the Bloomingdale Civic Association (BCA) and Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 5E, helps turn neighbors into friends. “We are in a neighborhood that’s still changing and evolving,” said Teri Janine Quinn, ANC 5E06 commissioner and president of the BCA. “This is the kind of event where you’ll get people together from different backgrounds, working toward a common goal and sharing experiences. It’s a way to build a sense of community.” With Bloomingdale resident Chris Rodousakis organizing the event, the volunteers beautified neighborhood tree boxes by planting rose bushes, junipers, and liriope, a grass-like ground cover. “It provides an opportunity for all residents – newcomers and long-term residents, elders and youth, homeowners and business owners – to meet

ANXO Cidery’s pop-up, leading up to their opening. Photo: Farrah Skeiky

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each other and collaboratively engage in an activity that visibly benefits the community,” shared Bertha Holliday, ANC 5E07 commissioner and second vice president of the BCA. Remarked Quinn, “It’s a great time to mix a little bit of work with a lot of fun.” The event, which Bloomingdale has had for more than 25 years, was capped off with a party at Bacio’s Pizzeria. “The pizza and wine provided to us by Bacio’s Pizzeria were the perfect addition to a sunny afternoon, when two dozen of us took a break from digging, planting, and building tree boxes to enjoy each other’s company,” said Horacio Sierra, BCA’s recording secretary. He added, “It was a great opportunity for neighbors from the north and south side of Bloomingdale to meet one another and reflect on how far the neighborhood has come since the turn of the century.” Looking ahead, the BCA will have a Town Hall Forum on Saturday, May 21, that will feature multimedia interactive presentations, neighborhood discussions, and vetting of the public space improvements proposed by BCA’s Bloomingdale Village

Square Project. Contact the Bloomingdale Civic Association at www.bloomingdalecivicassociation.org or email ReachBloomingdaleCA@gmail.com.

Basque-ing in Bloomingdale

ANXO Cidery & Pintxos Bar is coming to Bloomingdale this spring and is throwing preopening events all over town. This long-awaited venture will pair Basque cuisine with traditional cider making to revitalize the Midatlantic’s historic libation. Cider has been popular since colonial times when early settlers drank it as nourishment and as a safer alternative to water. The ANXO team is capitalizing on this tradition by using heirloom apple varieties local to this region to make some of its own cider, but will offer a variety from around the world. In addition to more than 20 ciders on draft, ANXO will have 20 draft lines dedicated to beer and cocktails as well as a selection of wines from the Basque country and surrounding areas. To pair with the ciders, ANXO will offer pintxos, which are small bites made to be eaten with cider. The menu will include heartier dishes, as well, that are typical to a Basque cider house, a tradition that executive chef Alex Vallcorba knows well. “I’m from Spain, and I grew up with this food,” Vallcorba said. “I love the simplicity of the plating – three or four ingredients in one dish that speaks for itself … I want people to have an experience. Even if you haven’t been to Basque country or Spain, you should feel like these flavors are true to that experience.” For 10 days in May, ANXO is taking over Petworth’s Crane & Turtle so diners can get a taste of what’s coming to Bloomingdale, including dishes such as stuffed squid on a bed of ink sauce with sherry-vinegar caramelized onions, and cod fritters with vizcaína sauce. ANXO will also be at Colony Club on May 22. “The restaurant is family,” Vallcorba said. “It’s about bringing people together. Yes, the cider and food are important. But I want people to come to ANXO … and give them that experience, so that they want to come back. They’re in a restaurant, but they’re also in our home.” The team behind

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Exterior of Old Engine 12 Restaurant. Photo: Old Engine 12 Restaurant

ANXO includes chef Vallcorba, general manager Sam Fitz, managing partner Rachel Fitz, beverage director Tim Prendergast, and bar manager Cooper Sheehan. Visit ANXO Cidery & Pintxos at 300 Florida Ave. NW or at www. anxodc.com.

Engine, Engine Number 12

Old Engine 12 has been a beacon on North Capitol for more than 100 years. With a diverse menu of delicious dishes and entertaining events, this firehouse-turned-restaurant is continuing its tradition of serving the community. Designed by architect Snowden Ashford and constructed in 1895, the building was the home of Engine Company 12 for nearly a century. Owned by Historic Restaurants Inc., the firehouse underwent two years and millions of dollars’ worth of renovations but retains the original exposed brick, floors, ceilings, and pine stairways. “Our hope was (and is) to somewhat enshrine the building, which is rich in history and memorable experiences for generations of DC firefighters and the Bloomingdale community,” explained Jessey Drewsen, director of events at Old Engine 12. Black-and-white photos of the building as a firehouse line the brick walls, a pair of fireman’s boots sit perched in a window, and the original

brass fireman’s pole is still in place. The three-story building includes an event space and bar on the second floor where the restaurant hosts private functions, Tuesday trivia nights, and various bands, including neighborhood favorite Granny & the Boys. Executive chef Peter Prime has created a menu that will please any palate. Standouts include the spring chicken and cornbread jalapeno waﬄes with smoked cheddar and kampot pepper, brisket served with a brown butter mash, smoked cheddar mac’n’cheese, and open oven pizzas. Drinks feature the signature Old Engine 12, with Redemption Rye, St. Germain, and lemon, and, as an homage to the history of the building, the Hydrant #12, which has mint, cucumber, simple syrup, lime, lemonade, and Langley’s Gin. Old Engine 12 is open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch and offers permanent discounts to DC firefighters. Looking ahead, the restaurant will host a patio party and menu tasting, a brunch expo for the Bloomingdale Civic Association, and on May 21 a Firefly Music Festival Preview Party that will include a silent disco, games, prizes, ticket giveaways, and food and beverage tastings. Visit Old Engine 12 Restaurant at 1626 North Capitol St. NW, at www.oldengine12restaurant.com, or call 202-299-9128. u

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NW Settlement House - S St.

1739 7th Street, NW

Al Crostino

1926 9th Street, NW

Off Road Cycling

905 U Street, NW

Bank of Georgetown

1301 U St NW

Passport

11th & U Streets, NW

Beau Thai

1550 7th St. NW

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

Ben’s Chilli Bowl

1213 U ST NW

Pekoe Acupuncture

1410 9th Street, NW

Big Bad Woof

117 Carroll ST NW

Peregrine Epresso

1718 14th St NW

Big Bear

1700 1st ST NW

Petco Unleashed

1200 First St. NE

Bloomingdale Wine & Spirits

1836 First St. NW

Phyllis Wheatly YWCA

901 Rhode Island Ave, NW

Bread for the City

1525 7th Street NW

Piassa

1336 9th ST NW

Bus Boys & Poets

1025 5th ST NW

Planet Pet

1738 14th St NW

Bus Boys & Poets

2021 14th ST NW

Politics & Prose

5015 Connecticut Ave, NW

Calabash

1847 7th St. NW

Rahama African Restaurant

1924 9th Street, NW

Cambria Hotel

899 O St. NW

Reeves Center

2000 14th ST NW

Cantania Bakery

1404 North Capitol NW

Reeves Center Street Box

14th & U Street, NW

Capitol Food Market

1634 North Capitol St.

Reformation Fitness

1302 9th St NW #1

CCN Office

224 7th ST SE

Right & Proper Brew

624 T St. NW

Chaplin

1501 9th Street, NW

Rite Aid

1306 U Street NW

Chinatown Coffee

475 H ST NW

Rito Loco

606 Florida Avenue, NW

City First Bank

1432 U ST NW

Safeway

490 L St. NW

City Paws Hospital

1823 14th St NW

Safeway

1747 Columbia RD NW

Coldwell Banker

1606 17th ST NW

Safeway

1701 Corcoran ST NW

Commissary

1443 P St NW

Sbarro

1101 7th St. NW

Compass Coffee

1535 7th St. NW

Seaton Market

1822 North Capitol St. NW

CVS

2129 14th ST NW

Senior Building

1713 7th St. NW

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Shaw Library

945 Rhode Island AVE NW

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1000 U ST NW

Shaw Mainstreet

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Shaw Metro

1800 7th St NW

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8th & R NW

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400 Massachusettes AVE NW

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1900 7th ST NW

Showtime Lounge

113 Rhode Island Ave. NW

Dodge City

917 U Street, NW

Simon Vintage

1911 9th Street, NW

Dove House

1905 9th Street, NW

Skynear Design Gallery

1800 Wyoming Avenue, NW

Drafting Table

1529 14th ST NW

SMASH Records

2314 18th Street, NW

Dunkin Donuts

1739 New Jersey Ave NW

Solid Core

1821 7th Street, NW

Emmaus Services for Aging

1426 9th ST NW

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1425 P St NW

First Cup Coffee

900 M ST NW

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2225 Georgia AVE NW

Flash

645 Florida Avenue, NW

Starbucks

1301 Connecticut Ave, NW

Foster House Apartments

801 Rhode Island Ave, NW

Studio Theatre Street Box

14th & P Street, NW

Giant

1345 Park RD NW

Sunset Spirits

1627 First St. NW

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1050 Brentwood RD NE

T Street Market

80 T St. NW

Giant at O Street Market

1400 7th St NW

The Coffee Bar

1201 S St NW

GMCHC Family Life Center

605 Rhode Island Avenue NE

Third District MPD

1620 V ST NW

Grassroots Gourmet, LLC

104 Rhode Island Ave NW

Trilogy NoMa

151 Q Street, NE

Habesha market

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Tryst

2459 18th ST NW

Harris Teeter

1631 Kalorama RD NW

Tynan Coffee

1275 First St. SE

Harris Teeter

1201 First St, NE

U Street Cafe

1301 U ST NW

Home Rule

1807 14th Street, NW

U Street Metro

11th & U Streets, NW

Howard Founders Library

500 Howard Place, NW

U Street Wine & Beer

1351 U St NW

Howard University

2225 Georgia Avenue, NW

Universal Gear

1919 14th Street, NW

Java House

1645 Q ST NW

Unleashed

1550 7th St. NW

Kafe Bohem

602 Florida Avenue, NW

Uprising Muffin Company

1817 7th St NW

Kennedy Recreation Center

1401 7th ST NW

Velvet Lounge

915 U Street, NW

Lettie Gooch

1517 U Street, NW

Vida

1612 U St NW

Lincoln Westmoreland Apts.

1730 7th Street, NW

Walgreens

1325 14th ST NW

Logan Hardware

1734 14th St NW

Wanda’s

1851 7th Street, NW

Lost & Found

1240 9th St. NW

Whole Foods Yellow Box

1440 P Street NW

Marriott Hotel

901 Massachusetts Ave NW

Why Not Boutique

1348 U Street, NW

MLK Library

901 G ST NW

Wilson Building

1350 Pennsylvania AVE NW

Modern Liquors

1200 9th ST NW

Windows Cafe

101 Rhode Island AVE NW

Mount Vernon Sq. Metro

7th & M ST NW

Wydown Coffee Bar

1924 14th St NW

Nelly’s

900 U St NW

Yes Organic Market

2123 14th St NW

Nest DC

87 Florida Ave. NW

YMCA

1711 Rhode Island Ave, NW

Northwest One Library

155 L ST NW

Yoga District

1830 1st ST NW

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Businesses Get Boost from DC Grants

Shaw Main Streets and others win Emerging Business Improvement grants. Photo: Pleasant Mann

Shaw Bests DC

In the results of the City Paper’s Best of DC 2016 poll, Shaw is a runner up in the categories of Best Neighborhood to Live In and Best Neighborhood to Go Out In, but plenty of Shaw businesses got top honors in the survey. Nellie’s Sports Bar got multiple wins, taking the categories of Best Gay Bar/Nightclub, Best Sports Bar, and Best Trivia Bar. Wagtime won for Best Dog Walk Service, Best Doggie Day Care, and Best Pet Shop. Right Proper Brewing Company came out as the Best Brewpub in DC, and The Dabney was the Best New Restaurant in the reader poll, while Beau Thai was the Best Thai Restaurant and Best Restaurant with Delivery. The nationally renowned 9:30 Club won again for Best Music Venue, and Town Danceboutique was the Best Nightclub in the poll. Shaw got recognition for style with the Barber of Hells Bottom winning Best Men’s Grooming Lounge; Cheryl Lofton & Associates was picked as Best Tailor, and Warby Parker as the Best Place to

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Buy Eyeglasses. Glen’s Garden Market, which opened in Shaw in December, was the Best Specialty Food Store, while Calabash Tea & Tonic won the poll again for Best Tea Shop. The Shay was declared the Best Apartment Building in town, while WeWork won for Best Shared Working Environment. Shaw also appeared to be highly regarded by the editorial staff in their selections of the Best of DC. Warby Parker was the staff pick for Best New Eyewear Store, with Atlantic Plumbing Cinema winner of the Best Movie Theater for Napping. The editors also regarded the Right Proper Brewing Company to be the city’s Best Brewery. The Brixton had the Best Jazz Jam, while Darnell’s Bar was the Best Place to Make New Friends, Ivy and Coney the Best Place to Play Pool While Smoking a Cigarette, and J.P. Featherston, mixologist

On April 19 Mayor Muriel Bowser, joined by Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Brian Kenner, announced the FY2016 awards for the Great Streets Small Business Capital Improvement Grants Program. “Small businesses are the backbone of the District’s economy, and Great Streets is a great resource to help them thrive,” said Mayor Bowser, adding, “The grants delivered today will help District businesses grow the local economy, hire residents for good paying jobs, and give more Washingtonians a fair shot.” The 94 competitive grant awards total $5.6 million. Five of them went

A development proposal for Parcel 42. Courtesy of Parcel 42 Partners

to Shaw businesses: Reformation Fitness (1218 Ninth St. NW), C. Alan Signature Salon (705 Florida Ave. NW), Etete Restaurant (1942 Ninth St. NW), Beyond Collective (1240 Ninth St. NW), and Cher Restaurant (1334 Ninth St. NW). The fivefigure grants will help the businesses improve their storefronts and other aspects of operations. Mayor Bowser also announced that Shaw Main Streets had received one of the city’s first Emerging Business Improvement grants. The $60,000 grant will be used to study the feasibility of establishing a business improvement district (BID) in Shaw. A BID would provide services to Shaw businesses in return for a special tax assessment charged against commercial properties in the neighborhood. Shaw Main Streets is one of five groups in the city receiving a BID study grant.

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Parcel 42 Developers Make Presentations

On April 13 at the Howard Theater five teams presented their proposals for developing Parcel 42, the city-owned vacant lot at the corner of Seventh and R streets NW. About 85 Shaw residents took in the presentations as part of the new Our RFP process, where the community participates in the disposition of District property. The development teams were made up of Ditto Residential with Group 360 and Irving Development; Donohoe Development with Spectrum Management; Lincoln-Westmoreland Housing with AHC Inc.; Menkiti Group with Veterans on the Rise; and the Fortis Companies. The number of units proposed ranged from 90 to 197. All proposals met the requirement that at least 30 percent of the units be affordable. All also had off-street parking included in their developments. The presentations are available at www.dmped.dc.gov.

Coming Events in Shaw

If you have been impressed by the surrealistic murals at Espita Mezcaleria, plan to meet the artist in Shaw. Yescka, frequently referred to as the Banksy of Mexico, will appear at Swatchroom (1527 Ninth St. NW ) on Monday, May 30, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. He will be accompanied by fellow Oaxacan Cesar Chavez of the ASARO artists’ collective. The

artists will show their work and offer signed prints for purchase. Sales from the prints will be donated to the charity student committee of the Raul Isidro Burgos Rural Teachers’ College of Ayotzinapa, the school in Guerrero State where 43 students mysteriously disappeared in September 2014. The event is free to attend, and appetizers and beverages will be provided. Please RSVP to kelly@espitadc.com if you plan on attending. You still have time to get your ticket to the Shaw Main Streets Annual Gala. On Wednesday, June 1, “A Taste of Shaw,” Shaw Main Streets’ annual fundraiser, returns to the Howard Theatre for a night of stellar cuisine, cocktails, and beers from a distinguished host committee of chefs, restaurateurs, mixologists, and brewers. The two-anda-half-hour event, which includes music and dancing, starts at 7:00 p.m. The list of this year’s gala hosts includes Shaw standbys 1905, Beau Thai/BKK Cookshop, The Brixton, Calabash Tea & Tonic, Dino’s Grotto, Dolci Gelati, The Drink Company establishments (The Columbia Room, Eat the Rich, Mockingbird Hill, Southern Efficiency), Right Proper Brewing Company, and Thally. Gala attendees will be able to sample the wares of newly opened venues such as Convivial, Declaration, Drift on 7th, and Espita Mezcaleria, along with the soon to open Ambar, Haikan, La Jambe, and the much anticipated The Passenger. u

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MVT CID’s board chair, Dr. Joseph Evans, welcomed Robinson, saying, “Kenyattah impressed us all with his passion for our community, his commitment to working in partnership with our public and private stakeholders, and his unique qualifications to lead the MVT CID forward in its next chapter.” Contact MVT CID at 457 Massachusetts Ave. NW, at www.mvtcid.org, or call 202-216-0511.

and Boston Properties. The farmstand will operate from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 29. Look for various community events in the coming months. Contact FRESHFARM Markets at www.freshfarmmarkets.org or email mountvernon@freshfarmmarkets.org.

Kenyattah Robinson, the new president and CEO of the Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District (MVT CID), is ushering in the next era. A longtime MVT resident, he wants to help his neighborhood continue to thrive without losing its sense of community. “In addition to its authenticity, Mount Vernon Triangle has a number of At its 455 Eye Street project, Equity Residential is intrinsic assets, positive attriblending MVT’s history with the future. The mixedbutes, and core strengths – inuse residential project, scheduled to be completed in cluding our rich past, distinct 2017, will combine converted townhouses with an inclusivity, and centralized loOn Saturday, May 7, MVT 11-story building to create another home for procation and connectivity – that kicks off the season with spective MVT residents. According to Ben Stoll, we must continue to cultivate the return of the FRESHvice president at Equity, “The historic component of during our maturation into a FARM farmstand and this project offered Equity a unique opportunity to self-sustaining community,” Springfest. The commucreate a distinctive apartment project in the Triangle. Robinson said. nity will welcome the seaThe industrial qualities of the project combined with Kenyattah Robinson, new president and CEO of the MVT A native of New Orleans, Community Improvement District. Photo: MVT CID son with music, children’s the newer elements is an exciting combination.” Robinson earned a BA from games, craft projects, face Designed by Hickok Cole Architects, 455 Eye Louisiana State University and an MBA from Corpainting, and organic produce. Street will have 174 units including four twonell and has worked in real estate finance, policy, Returning to the Fifth and K streets plaza for bedroom, two-bathroom apartments inside the and public affairs for 17 years. He moved from Coanother year is Chicano Sol Farm from Blain, Pa. converted townhouses. The rental apartments in lumbia Heights to MVT in 2008. “I’ve always been The farm curates and sells various items includthe 11-story building will range from studios to intrigued by neighborhoods and communities that ing fruits and vegetables sourced from organic and two-bedroom units, with the average apartment were welcoming and authentic but for whatever reaconventional farms, breads, baked goods, and eggs, size approximately 740 square feet. The building son had yet to achieve their full potential,” Robinson as well as products from artisanal producers in the will have parking. Its 2,000 square feet of retail explained. “You might say that I have an eye for inFRESHFARM Markets network. space “will further activate Eye Street and provide vesting in neighborhoods and communities that are FRESHFARM is a nonprofit that promotes the neighborhood an additional restaurant option on the path of growth and possess lots of promise sustainable agriculture and improves food access and and gathering space,” Stoll explained. and potential.” equity. In DC it operates eight producer-only farm“We have taken great care to both respect Robinson has spoken at regional and national foer’s markets that provide vital economic opportuniand highlight the historic elements of the existrums on public-private partnerships and on enhancties to local farmers and food producers. Outreach ing buildings, which date back to the late 1800s,” ing building-energy efficiency, topics that may come programs educate the public about food and related Stoll said. “We are hopeful that the unique archiin handy as MVT continues to grow. During his tenenvironmental issues. In addition to the farmstand, tecture contributes to the character of the neighure, he plans to focus on preserving and enhancing the music, and the children’s activiborhood.” He added, “Mount green spaces, ensuring a balance among the commerties, Springfest attendees will enjoy Vernon Triangle is a neighborcial, residential, and retail offerings, and strengthening complimentary popcorn and lemhood that offers the residents in the sense of community through events such as the onade and sample tastings from our buildings terrific access to FRESHFARM farmstand. L’Hommage Bistro Francais and restaurants, employers, and public “We will also soon begin to honor and celebrate Texas de Brazil. transportation.” the rich history of the Triangle through our ‘Real Springfest is a community afContact Equity Residential History | Real Life’ campaign as part of a larger effair sponsored by 450K Apartat 1500 Massachusetts Ave. NW, fort to bring context and culture into the fabric of ments, Lyric 440K Apartments, Suite 25, at www.equityapartthe neighborhood, even as we welcome new develthe Meridian Mount Vernon Triments.com, or call 202-971A rendering of the 455 Eye Street projopment,” Robinson shared. angle Apartments, Texas de Brazil, 7111. u ect. Photo: Hickok Cole Architects

Spring in the Triangle

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Everything Old Is New Again

ANC 6E by Steve Holton

Minute Clinic Coming to K Street CVS

The CVS located on 655 K St. NW could be getting a walk-in, limited-service health clinic as an addition to its health department. DC has seven of the nation’s approximately 1,000 minute clinics. The walk-in service, which will mainly be for vaccinations and common illnesses, has proven to be convenient during the cold and flu season. The service is also convenient for those who can’t get a timely appointment with their doctor. The minute clinic will operate seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday; and 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. Commercial and government health insurance programs including Medicare and Medicaid managed-care plans will be accepted. The cost for uninsured patients will be between $69 and $129, with the majority of costs being $89. A list of the services with a pricing chart will be on display in the health department. The clinic is looked at as a one-stop shop where you can be examined, prescribed for, and get a prescription filled in the same location. Pending final approval, the clinic will open during the third quarter of this year. The commissioners motioned to send a letter of support to the city.

Request for Two Outdoor Cafes on Massachusetts Avenue

A representative of the restaurant RPM Italian asked the commissioners to support a public space permit for the addition of two sidewalk cafes at 601 Massachusetts Ave. NW. One, located on the north side of the building facing Massachusetts Avenue, will have 36 seats and 590 square feet of space. The other, located on the south side of the building facing K Street, will be raised on a platform that is less than 18 inches high. Other specifics such as seating and square footage for the south-side addition were not given at the meeting. Both cafes will be unenclosed and will give 10 feet of pedestrian walk space outside of the planters. Commissioner Marge Maceda told the group’s spokesman that they should have come

before the commission before they asked the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) for a liquor license. Maceda said that she would feel more comfortable if they had obtained a written agreement beforehand between the commission and the restaurant that would assure containment of noise and rodent problems. The establishment is located in a non-residential area. The commissioners voted in favor of supporting the outdoor permit application.

Request for Outdoor Cafe on K Street

A representative of the restaurant Alta Strada requested support for a public space permit for the addition of an outdoor cafe at 475 K St. NW. The space will have nine tables with 28 seats, and seating will be tucked around the planters and away from the building. Alta Strada’s representative said that the restaurant is run by an internationally renowned chef who also has other operations in the city, all centered around food service. The representative made this point to note that patrons will be more interested in the eating experience and will not be a loud, late-night drinking crowd. He also noted that the establishment’s owner is working to address potential noise and rodent problems. The commissioners moved to meet again with Alta Strada to discuss hours of operation, noise, and rodent precautions before sending a letter of support or opposition to the city.

Eighth Street Development Update

A representative of Roadside Development gave an update on a development project located at 1336 Eighth St. NW. The building will house 76-78 residential condo units. The group is working with the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) to ensure the building’s facade matches up with the character of the neighborhood’s townhomes. Thirty percent of the units will be affordable housing, and there will be 4,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The representative also noted that several security cameras will

be installed around the building’s perimeter to secure the property and adjacent areas. Construction could start in 18 months. The group plans to get final approval of the building’s design from the commission.

Three Requests for ABRA Renewals

The alcohol license renewal for Chaplin’s restaurant located on 1501 Ninth St. NW was protested and opposed by the commissioners on the grounds of peace, order, and quiet. ANC 6E01 Commissioner Alexander Padro said that residents near the establishment have filed complaints of noise and trash issues. Some of the neighbors took pictures of trash littered on the property the next morning. Padro said that he hopes the protest petition will get the owner’s attention and they can sit down and address these issues. The commissioners supported renewal for the cafe Baked and Wired, located on 440 K St. NW. The establishment serves mostly coffee, sandwiches, and baked goods and occasionally will throw a happy hour with wine and beer. Commissioner Maceda noted that it stays open no later than 10:30 p.m. and has generated no problems from the community. The renewal for the restaurant Uptown Ethiopian Fusion was protested and not supported. Padro noted that noise complaints have been coming from surrounding residents. There are also reports of disturbances after closing hours, so there is a concern that the establishment is not letting patrons out at the appropriate time. This matter is under investigation. Padro hoped the opposition vote would encourage the restaurant to improve its behavior. The commissioners will submit letters of support and opposition of the aforementioned establishments to ABRA.

Next Meeting

ANC 6E will meet at 6:30 p.m. on May 3 at the Northwest One Library on 155 L St. NW. Visit www.anc6e.org to view the newsletter; follow on Twitter @ANC6E and on Facebook by searching ANC6E. Steve Holton can be contacted at ssholton@gmail.com and followed on twitter @ ssholton. u

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Explore the Past at DAR: The Cloth We Wear Family Program

Video Game Day at Kennedy Rec

Look at your clothes. Do you know what they’re made out of? On Saturday, June 4, noon to 3 p.m., find out how people made clothes in the early days of America. Brush and spin wool to make yarn, then weave it into cloth. Examine a silkworm cocoon up close and personal. Free, drop-in; optional registration to ensure enough supplies is at dar.org. Daughters of the American Revolution Headquarters is at 1776 D St. NW. 202-628-1776. dar.org.

Friday, May 20, 6 to 8 p.m., join neighbors for a fun evening of video challenges. Participants will compete in WII exercise and various video games. Kennedy Recreation Center, 1401 Seventh St. NW. dpr.dc.gov.

Children’s Chorus Goes Round The World

Jazz ‘n Families Fun Days at the Phillips

Save the dates, June 4 and 5, for the Phillips annual free weekend featuring live jazz performances throughout the museum. The weekend features musicians improvising to paintings in the galleries; art-making workshop with jazz-inspired activities; an instrument petting zoo; a documentary film screening; a scavenger hunt through the galleries; gallery talks; storytelling; and a Museum Shop tent sale. phillipscollection.org.

No Taxation Without Representation, cartoon by Clifford Berryman, November 20, 1920, Records of the U.S. Senate Collection

Amending America Family Day at the National Archives

Only 27 times out of 11,000+ proposals have Americans changed, or amended, the Constitution. On Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., come explore some of the successful and not so successful proposals and learn how to change the Constitution. Attendees should use the National Archives Special Events entrance on Constitution Ave. at Seventh St. NW. archives.gov.

Continental Navy Camp at Anderson House

There is a Continental Navy Camp this summer at Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. The camp runs from July 25 to July 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is a program for boys and girls on the Revolution-

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ary War at sea. During the week, campers will learn about the daily life of sailors along with major sea battles of the Revolutionary War. Campers will dress in period costumes and enjoy hands-on activities including sewing signal flags, tying knots, learning sea chanteys and making shell art. The program is appropriate for ages eight to 12. The cost is $400. For more information and to register, contact Kendall Casey, museum education manager at kcasey@

Around the World in 20 Years, May 22, 4 p.m., at Lisner Auditorium, the George Washington University, 730 21st St. NW, is a musical travelogue featuring songs from Children’s Chorus of Washington tours to the British Isles, Italy, China, South America and South Africa. Tickets are $25-$50 at gwutickets.com.

The Wizard of Oz

This new production of The Wizard of Oz is an adaptation of the all-time classic, totally reconceived for the stage. Developed from the ever popular MGM screenplay, this production contains the beloved songs from the Oscar-winning movie score, all the favorite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way including new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Click your heels together and join Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy and her little dog Toto, in a journey through the magical land of Oz. Watch out for the Wicked Witch of the West and

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15 (rain or shine), at Anacostia Park. Celebrate the girls’ accomplishments, the community coming together, and empowering young girls to be their best. Run as a buddy runner or a community participant, and enjoy the morning. Arrival is at 8:30 a.m., race and festivities at 9 to 9:45 a.m. and fun run at 10 a.m. Register to run at gotrdc.org.

her winged monkeys. The Wizard of Oz is at The National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., May 3 to 15. thenationaldc.org.

Awesome Con at Convention Center

Awesome Con, June 3 to 5, is DC’s own comic con. It celebrates all aspects of pop culture, including comic books, collectibles, toys, games, original art, cosplay and more. Awesome Con is one of the largest family-friendly events of its kind in the nation with a large area dedicated to kids programming and events including celebrity voice actors from Adventure Time on Cartoon Network, Guardians of the Galaxy on Disney XD, and the Skylanders video games. Don’t forget to join their kids costume parades, happening all three days. Awesome Con takes place at the Washington Convention Center. Tickets start at $35. Children 10 and under get in free when accompanied by a paid adult. The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is at 801 Mt Vernon Pl. NW. awesomecon.com.

The Girl Who Forgot to Sing Badly

Peggy O’Hegarty and her parents are packers. They squeeze fruit into tins, foxes into boxes, even bikes into brown paper bags. All the while, Peggy sings with the voice of an angel – a grossly unfortunate angel who can’t sing at Photo: Bruce Guthrie all. But one day, work stops working, and the jobs stop coming, and Peggy steps outside to find that Spring is in bloom at the Renwick Gallery! Create crafts that explore the various flowers everyone in her city has gone. that are in bloom, the trees that are budding and the bugs that are coming out. Music In this one-man show, storybrings spring to life, and Smithsonian Gardens brings the blooms indoors with live plants teller extraordinaire Louis Lovett and gardening ideas. Renwick in Bloom Family Day is on Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 2 unfolds his mysterious crate of p.m. The Renwick is at Pennsylvania Ave. and 17th St. NW. americanart.si.edu. delights to lead audiences on an untamed, epic adventure that Harry Hawk and Ford’s Theatre cocrosses snowy lands and wild seas. As owner Harry Ford revisit the events Kids Set Sail offers beginner and inPeggy desperately tries to save the day of April 14, 1865. Reconstructing the termediate camp for 7 to 14-year old – encountering a clever mouse called sequence of events, they grapple with children over the course of eight oneHildegard, a rotten villain named the question: “Could John Wilkes week sessions throughout the sumPeter and several other fascinating Booth have been stopped?” mer. Young sailors with a broad range Kuumba Expressions sponsors two characters along her travels – children This 35-minute presentation exof experience share the same sessions. visual arts workshops, led by its learn about love, loss, the reassurance plores the key facts of the assassinaFirst session starts June 27; last sesfounder Afrika Abney, on Mondays, of goats and the courage to sing glorition, capturing the emotions of that sion, Aug. 15. May 16 and 23, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. ously on or off-key. Performances are fateful night. This production is apDC Sail offers partial scholarThe workshops are open to kids aged 6 May 20 to 22 at the Kennedy Center. propriate for ages 8 and up. Tickets ships of $250 (final cost, $100) per through 12, including those with deMost enjoyed by ages 7, up. Tickets are $5 to $10. In spring, One Destiny week to applicants who meet the velopmental disabilities. Participants are $20. Performance is approximately is offered six days a week; in summer, criteria outlined in its scholarship apwill receive instruction in painting, one hour with no intermission. kennesix evenings a week. Ford’s Theatre, plication. The organization works on using traditional and non-traditional dy-center.org. 511 10th St. NW. 202-347-4833. a case-by-case basis with those who materials. The objective is to enhance fords.org. need further assistance. Learn more each child’s own natural artistic taland register at dcsail.org/youth-kss. ent while expanding children’s fundamental knowledge of composiSpace Day on Saturday, June 4, 10 tional studies, light and shadow and a.m. to 3 p.m., is an annual favortechnique. Potter’s House is at 1658 ite at the National Air and Space Learn about Lincoln’s assassination Girls on the Run, DC’s 10th anniColumbia Rd., NW. 202-232-5483. Museum. Visitors enjoy STEMfrom two men who were there. Actor versary spring 5K, is on Sunday, May pottershousedc.org. inspired hands-on activities, meet

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After School Arts at Potter’s House

One Destiny at Ford’s

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Space Day at Air and Space

an astronaut and learn about space from experts from the Museum and NASA. airandspace.si.edu.

The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf!

“The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf,” the musical by Val Cheatham, is a lighthearted musical featuring a large cast of local children. It is the Anacostia Playhouse’s first all-youth production. With a cast that includes characters like The Weasels (the Wolf ’s lawyers), Hogney Dangerfield (prosecutor), Prudence, Patience and Propriety Pig, plus the judge, jury and a wolf pack. Over 25 children who auditioned will be given the opportunity to participate. The production is directed by Renee Charlow. Using music styles of the 1950s, Val Cheatham’s The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf is a comic version of what might have happened if the Wolf had been tried for his offenses against the three pigs. The music is fun, the characters are funny and will delight audiences of all ages. On stage at the Anacostia Playhouse, May 19 to 22. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for kids 16 and younger. anacostiaplayhouse.com.

Kids Run the Bases at Nat’s Park

Kids, ages four to 12, may run the bases after select Nationals games. Kids Run the Bases begins immediately following the game, weather permitting. Remaining dates are May 15 and 29; July 3, 17 and 24; Aug. 7, 14 and 28; and Sept. 11. There must be 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. The line forms outside of the park on the sidewalk along First Street. washington.nationals.mlb.com.

$1 Hot Dogs and Giveaways at Nat’s Park

On Tuesday, May 10, 7:05 p.m., at the game vs. the Tigers, purchase $1 hot dogs at select locations in the park. There is a Bryce Harper MVP Bobblehead giveaway on Wednesday, May 11, 7:05 p.m. to first 25,000 fans; a Nationals Music Speaker giveaway on Saturday, May 14, 7:05 p.m. to the first 25,000 fans; and a Max Scherzer No-Hitter Bobblehead on Monday, May 23, 7:05 p.m. to the first 25,000 fans.

“The Magic Horse”

Joe’s Movement Emporium and Zerkalo Musical Theater join on May 15, 4 p.m., to bring a magic horse to stage. This steed helps Ivan, the son of a peasant, carry out the many unreasonable demands of the Tsar. This magical adventure is loosely based on the Pyotr Pavlovich Yershov poem, The Humpbacked Horse (Konyok-Gorbunok). Perfect for children of all ages, this paywhat-you-wish event follows Joe’s mission to increase access to incredible arts experiences. There is a $20 to $40 suggested donation. Contact Neena@joesmovement.org for more information. To learn more, visit the website or call 301-699-1819. Joe’s Movement Emporium is at 3309 Bunker Hill Rd., Mt Rainier, MD. joesmovement.org.

Family Matters Awards Gala

The Family Matters of Greater Washington Annual Awards Gala is on Thursday, May 26, 6 to 10 p.m., at the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Ave. NW. Attended by more than 300, the Gala includes live entertainment, a silent auction and live auction and stirring testimonials from Family Matters’ clients. Tickets start at $250. There will be an open bar cocktail recep-

tion, live entertainment and dancing, a three-course meal and wine service. For more information, contact Cynthia A. Davis, Chief Development Officer, at 202-289-1510 ext. 188 or cdavis@familymattersdc.org.

be accompanied by a parent, adult or other caregiver. All patrons, including infants, must be ticketed.

Imagination Bethesda

On Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., at the Kennedy Center, graphic artist Marie Cheek joins NSO violinist Marissa Regni onstage to help illustrate the idea of “decorating” your music in a unique, visual way. NSO Kinderclassics are most enjoyed by ages 4 and up. Performances are 50 minutes with no intermission. Tickets are $20. Come early for the Musical Instrument “Petting Zoo.” Starting one hour before each Kinderclassic, this hands-on activity in the Kennedy Center Hall of States gives children a chance to get up close with the instruments they’ll see played on stage from violins and trumpets to oboes and flutes. kennedy-center.org.

The 22nd annual Imagination Bethesda, a children’s street festival celebrating children and the arts, is scheduled for Saturday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Musical performances and professional children’s entertainers will light up the stage, while hands-on, art & craft activities will line the streets along Elm Street and Woodmont Avenue in downtown Bethesda. Additionally, the festival features face painters, balloonists, giveaways and more. The performance stage hosts Bach to Rock, C-Unit Dance Studio, Dansez! Dansez!, Rainbow Rock Band, Rocknoceros, Ryan Buckle and The Curiosity Crew. For more information, call 301-215-6660 or visit bethesda.org.

Wolf Trap’s Free Family Tickets

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts has announced Young at Arts, a new accessibility initiative designed to connect families with the performing arts. For select Summer 2016 shows, patrons may purchase one adult ticket and receive one free youth ticket, and up to a total of 10 tickets (five adults and five youth). For a complete listing of performance dates and program information, visit wolftrap. org/youngatarts. Young at Arts tickets are available online, by phone or in person at Wolf Trap’s Box Office. Tickets are available in the rear-orchestra and/ or the covered sections of the Filene Center as well as on the lawn. “Youth” are defined as 17 and under, and must

NSO Kinderclassics: Fancy That!

Sleeping Beauty

Yet another elegant production created by the Puppet Co., “Sleeping Beauty” combines romance and adventure in a story of fairies, frogs, kings and queens. And, of course, a sleeping princess and the gallant prince destined to find her. Told with rod puppets and wonderful special effects, the show is a real treat for princesses and princes, big and small. On stage at Glen Echo through May 29. Recommended for ages 3 and a half and up. Running time is 40 minutes. Coming soon are Li’l Red & the Pigs, June 2 to July 17; and Peter and the Wolf, July 21 to Aug. 28. thepuppetco.org. Have an item for the Kids and Family Notebook? Email bulletinboard@ hillrag.com. u

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

Price Br

FEE SIMPLE Bloomingdale 18 SEATON PL NW 1615 1ST ST NW

$985,000 $785,000

4 4

Brookland 582 REGENT PL NE 1242 MONROE ST NE 2857 CHANCELLORS WAY NE 3018 SOUTH DAKOTA AVE NE 12 FRANKLIN ST NE 1028 PERRY ST NE 1028 TAUSSIG PL NE 2870 CHANCELLORS WAY NE 300 CHANNING ST NE 3506 18TH ST NE 4717 12TH ST NE 3120 10TH ST NE 817 TAYLOR ST NE 432 AVA WAY NE 621 FARADAY PL NE 3618 24TH ST NE 4812 8TH ST NE 4216 12TH PL NE 2907 7TH ST NE

$840,000 $830,000 $793,000 $785,000 $780,000 $780,000 $779,000 $735,000 $679,000 $630,000 $599,000 $581,840 $560,000 $530,000 $499,000 $489,000 $415,000 $380,000 $378,000

Columbia Heights 3533 16TH ST NW 422 LURAY PL NW 1355 SPRING RD NW 757 PRINCETON PL NW 1500 MONROE ST NW 1346 RANDOLPH ST NW 514 HOBART PL NW 2728 SHERMAN AVE NW 4214 7TH ST NW 636 KEEFER PL NW 664 IRVING ST NW 619 GRESHAM PL NW

$1,210,000 $870,000 $855,000 $851,000 $825,000 $700,000 $625,000 $550,000 $549,000 $500,000 $475,000 $450,000

Dupont Circle 1626 RIGGS PL NW 2025 HILLYER PL NW

$1,696,000 $2,100,000

4 5 4 8 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 4 4 5 4 3 3 4 3 3 3 4 3 3 2 5 7

Logan Circle 1516 KINGMAN PL NW

$1,900,000

Mount Pleasant 1845 MONROE ST NW 1883 INGLESIDE TER NW

$1,213,000 $739,000

3 5 2

Petworth 610 UPSHUR ST NW 241 ROCK CREEK CHURCH RD NW 823 EMERSON ST NW 4002 5TH ST NW 5006 7TH PL NW 5018 ILLINOIS AVE NW 5419 8TH ST NW 5231 8TH ST NW 5510 9TH ST NW 4419 5TH ST NW 5415 KANSAS AVE NW 5302 ILLINOIS AVE NW 4415 KANSAS AVE NW 5421 7TH ST NW 511 CRITTENDEN ST NW 221 INGRAHAM ST NW 5412 8TH ST NW 4603 8TH ST NW 622 EMERSON ST NW 931 FARRAGUT ST NW 921 FARRAGUT ST NW 5306 8TH ST NW 5705 9TH ST NW

$828,000 $775,000 $775,000 $710,000 $699,000 $689,000 $680,000 $675,000 $650,000 $644,000 $643,999 $590,000 $569,500 $565,000 $560,000 $495,000 $488,500 $450,000 $445,000 $440,000 $420,000 $420,000 $399,999

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

Shaw 933 WESTMINSTER ST NW

$2,000,000

Trinidad 1227 STAPLES ST NE 1610 MONTELLO AVE NE 1274 OATES ST NE 1425 MONTELLO AVE NE 836 19TH ST NE 1739 L ST NE 1727 LYMAN PL NE

$655,000 $625,000 $470,000 $450,000 $309,000 $287,650 $260,000

Truxton Circle 223 P ST NW

$750,000

4 3 4 3 2 2 3 3

Eckington

U Street

H Street Corridor

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36 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW 1923 1ST ST NE 205 V ST NE 28 QUINCY PL NW 709 16TH ST NE

$1,165,000 $650,000 $603,000 $573,000 $485,000

Ledroit Park 525 T ST NW 1850 3RD ST NW 2010 FLAGLER PL NW 58 V ST NW 424 OAKDALE PL NW

$2,350,000 $1,335,000 $1,147,500 $860,000 $500,000

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6 4 2 3 2 6 4 5 6 2

2006 13TH ST NW $1,180,000 3

14th Street Corridor 1412 CHAPIN ST NW #401 1412 CHAPIN ST NW #301 1412 CHAPIN ST NW #414

$549,900 $539,900 $427,800

Adams Morgan 2363 CHAMPLAIN ST NW #28

$690,000

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1837 KALORAMA RD NW #A 1812 VERNON ST NW #23 1855 CALVERT ST NW #301

$650,000 $407,500 $399,000

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Bloomingdale

52 QUINCY PL NW #204 1700 2ND ST NW #3

$430,000 $379,000

2 1

Brookland

3308 9TH ST NE #2 3304 9TH ST NE #1 3308 9TH ST NE #1 3310 9TH ST NE #I 3306 9TH ST NE #1 3302 9TH ST NE #1 901 QUINCY ST NE #4 901 QUINCY ST NE #3 901 QUINCY ST NE #2 901 QUINCY ST NE #1 4 HAWTHORNE CT NE #4 2615 4TH ST NE #204

$699,900 $619,900 $614,900 $599,900 $599,900 $599,900 $400,500 $399,000 $385,000 $354,000 $320,000 $160,000

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Central

925 H ST NW #405 2425 L ST NW #641 616 E ST NW #718 1280 21ST ST NW #912 2425 L ST NW #408 1150 K ST NW #710 1280 21ST ST NW #404 400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #1117 2301 N ST NW #205 1280 21ST ST NW #503 1140 23RD ST NW #206 1260 21ST ST NW #209 1330 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #607 400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #1002 1260 21ST ST NW #313 2201 L ST NW #820 2130 N ST NW #407

$1,350,000 $1,250,000 $685,000 $650,000 $585,000 $565,000 $538,250 $440,000 $439,000 $415,000 $379,000 $320,500 $309,000 $284,555 $280,000 $278,000 $255,000

Columbia Heights

1460 HARVARD ST NW #4 1128 COLUMBIA RD NW 3585 13TH ST NW #4 3039 16TH ST NW #401 3585 13TH ST NW #2 3624 10TH ST NW #4 3585 13TH ST NW #3 1460 HARVARD ST NW #3 1460 HARVARD ST NW #2 1460 HARVARD ST NW #1 701 LAMONT ST NW #56 3222 WARDER ST NW #5 1425 EUCLID ST NW #9 3441 14TH ST NW #2 3585 13TH ST NW #1 1007 OTIS PL NW #2 3441 14TH ST NW #4 1474 BELMONT ST NW #3 1007 OTIS PL NW #1 1425 EUCLID ST NW #10 1333 EUCLID ST NW #102 732 LAMONT ST NW #203 735 ROCK CREEK CHURCH RD NW #A 3465 14TH ST NW #A 2910 GEORGIA AVE NW #203 3205 GEORGIA AVE NW #504 1316 HARVARD ST NW #1 2910 GEORGIA AVE NW #402 3205 GEORGIA AVE NW #404 735 QUEBEC PL NW #1 1461 GIRARD ST NW #100

$1,050,000 $949,900 $862,000 $810,000 $784,000 $779,000 $754,000 $660,000 $660,000 $650,000 $640,000 $617,900 $610,000 $610,000 $600,000 $599,000 $585,000 $554,900 $550,000 $525,000 $519,500 $515,000 $506,000 $477,375 $475,000 $445,000 $442,000 $440,000 $437,500 $421,500 $412,000

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

1495 NEWTON ST NW #201 1438 COLUMBIA RD NW #305 1030 FAIRMONT ST NW #103 2910 GEORGIA AVE NW #C01 1440 COLUMBIA RD NW #305 3500 13TH ST NW #208 1441 EUCLID ST NW #306 1439 EUCLID ST NW #103 2535 13TH ST NW #103 3500 13TH ST NW #107 2639 15TH ST NW #106 3902 14TH ST NW #622 2901 16TH ST NW #203 3540 ROCK CREEK CHURCH RD NW #103B 1439 EUCLID ST NW #105 430 IRVING ST NW #5 2535 13TH ST NW #P-24 1514 NEWTON ST NW #P-4

Dupont Circle 1760 CORCORAN ST NW #A 1401 17TH ST NW #912 1330 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #1014 1824 S ST NW #103 1815 18TH ST NW #303 1815 19TH ST NW #4 1545 18TH ST NW #320 1830 17TH ST NW #301 1916 17TH ST NW #306 1718 P ST NW #720 1718 P ST NW #805 1711 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #317

$375,500 $339,000 $339,000 $335,000 $335,000 $325,000 $321,500 $320,000 $315,000 $313,000 $312,500 $307,000 $294,000 $285,000 $190,000 $111,000 $30,000 $29,000

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

$930,000 $725,000 $529,613 $527,500 $525,000 $447,500 $402,000 $400,000 $369,000 $309,900 $305,000 $288,000

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

2916 M.L.King Jr. Ave. SE

2900 NELSON PL SE

OFFERING SUMMARY

• $375,000. 1776 SQ. FT. BUILDING ZONED C2A • 300 YARDS TO CONGRESS HEIGHTS METRO STATION • 3700 NEW COAST GUARD EMPLOYEES AT ST. ELIZABETH’S WEST CAMPUS • EAST CAMPUS REDEVELOPMENT WILL INCLUDE 1.5MM SQ. FT. OF OFFICE, 350K SF OF RETAIL, 1300 SF OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS, & 400 HOTEL ROOMS

H Street/Trinidad 1629 L ST NE #203

Ledroit Park 2035 2ND ST NW #G203

Logan Circle 1323 CORCORAN ST NW #2 1514 8TH ST NW #7 2125 14TH ST NW #310W 1514 8TH ST NW #5 1444 CHURCH ST NW #309 1514 8TH ST NW #4 1133 14TH ST NW #1104 1115 12TH ST NW #402 1514 8TH ST NW #2 1239 VERMONT AVE NW #902 1634 14TH ST NW #605 2125 14TH ST NW #319 1211 13TH ST NW #505 1312 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #207 1634 14TH ST NW #T001 1420 N ST NW #P1

Mount Pleasant 1602 BEEKMAN PL NW #B 3510 16TH ST NW #303 1763 COLUMBIA RD NW #507

Mt Vernon Triangle 437 NEW YORK AVE NW #318

$630,000 $615,000 $550,000 $525,000 $509,750 $460,000 $402,500

3 3 2 2 2 2 2

$390,000

$335,000

$1,450,000 $1,000,000 $962,000 $750,000 $715,000 $674,900 $665,000 $584,750 $549,900 $544,999 $506,500 $499,000 $422,500 $390,000 $325,000 $29,900

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

$785,000 $359,000 $270,000

3 1 1

$476,000

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$669,900 $585,000 $455,000

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Petworth 417 RANDOLPH ST NW #3 817 VARNUM ST NW #2 817 VARNUM ST NW #1 3917 7TH ST NW #2 922 MADISON ST NW #101 922 MADISON ST NW #202 700 JEFFERSON ST NW #301 911 KENNEDY ST NW #1 5403 9TH ST NW #104 5405 9TH ST NW #206 5611 5TH ST NW #4

$650,000 $614,000 $612,000 $399,999 $335,500 $324,922 $318,000 $287,900 $275,000 $275,000 $240,750

3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2

Shaw 2120 VERMONT AVE NW #503

$446,500

Trinidad 1111 PENN ST NE #1 1111 PENN ST NE #3 1111 PENN ST NE #2

$275,000 $274,950 $274,950

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2020 12TH ST NW #PH08 $980,000 2 2117 10TH ST NW #201 $915,000 2 2331 15TH ST NW #308 $425,000 1 2030 8TH ST NW ##506 $399,000 1 2331 15TH ST NW #107 $380,000 1 2331 15TH ST NW #106 $379,000 1 2331 15TH ST NW #108 $350,000 1

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