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WOMEN: A CENTURY OF CHANGE AT NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC On October 22, following the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution giving women the right to vote, National Geographic opened “Women: A Century of Change,” an exhibition that celebrates the trailblazing women who have redefined what it means to be a woman. The more than 100 images on display draw from the National Geographic archives featuring images taken by renowned National Geographic photographers, including such groundbreakers as Jodi Cobb, Lynsey Addario, Ami Vitale and Erika Larsen. The exhibition will be up through spring. $15 admission; $12 for seniors, military; $10 for ages 5 to 12. National Geographic, 1145 17th St. NW. nationalgeographic.org. Women participate in the Holi ceremony, the festival of love and colors, which was once considered inappropriate for widows at the Gopinath Temple in India. Photo: Amy Toensing

SERIOUSLY FUNNY-FROM THE DESK OF THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART Newseum’s Seriously Funny explores the impact Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” had on American politics and the press through four presidential campaigns, two wars and the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. More than 50 artifacts are on display, from “The Daily Show” and the satirical news shows it inspired, as well as print publications that reported on the show’s influence. The exhibit also features an original Newseum-produced film that goes behind the scenes at “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.” The centerpiece of the exhibit is Stewart’s desk from “The Daily Show,” donated to the Newseum after Stewart’s final appearance on the late-night series. See Seriously Funny through Dec. 31, 2019 on which date Newseum closes its doors forever. Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave., NW. Newseum.org. Photo: Courtesy of Newseum

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A JOHN WATERS CHRISTMAS: FILTHIER & MERRIER A John Waters Christmas is at the Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., in Alexandria on Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. The legendary cult-filmmaker takes to the stage with his traditional one-man monologue, extolling the virtues of everyone’s favorite holiday from offering advice on Christmas films and music to asking the important questions everyone has always wanted answered by the people’s pervert, such as ‘Is Santa erotic?’ John Waters’ films have earned a reputation for being transgressive in their celebration of freakery, he is a champion of the glamorous misfit, never compromising and or conforming. Some might say he’s an acquired taste, yet there is nothing more enjoyable than watching someone enjoy themselves whilst peddling some hilarious smut-filled anecdotes, reminding us not to take the holidays too seriously. $55. birchmere.com. Photo: Courtesy of the artist

AMADEUS AT THE FOLGER Genius and jealousy collide in the opulent salons and opera houses of 18th- Century Vienna. When an impulsive and eccentric prodigy outshines an envious, God-fearing composer consumed by bitterness, theatrical fireworks emerge. The mediocre Salieri will do everything in his power to destroy his musical rival. In 1981, Amadeus won five Tony Awards including Best Play. It was also a beloved 1984 movie that won the Oscar for Best Picture of the Year. The Folger Shakespeare Theatre brings it to life from Nov. 5 to Dec. 22. Tickets are $27 to $85. folger.edu. Ian Merrill Peakes as Salieri and Samuel Adams as Mozart, Amadeus, Folger Theatre, Nov. 5 to Dec. 22, 2019. Photo: Brittany Diliberto

THE EMERSON STRING QUARTET The Emerson String Quartet’s 2019-2020 Concert Series at National Museum of Natural History Baird Auditorium, 10th St. and Constitution Ave. NW, is Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m. featuring music by Fanny Mendelssohn, Bartok and Dvorak.; Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m. featuring music by Mozart, Bartok and Dvorak); and April 5, 6:30 p.m. (music by Barber, Beethoven, and Bartok. The Quartet (violinists Eugene Drucker and Philip Setzer, violist Lawrence Dutton, and cellist Paul Watkins) has maintained its stature as one of the world’s premier chamber music ensembles for more than four decades. It has made more than 30 acclaimed recordings and has been honored with nine Grammys including two for Best Classical Album, three Gramophone Awards, and the Avery Fisher Prize. This is the 41st season the quartet is performing at the Smithsonian. Tickets are $60 each or $162 for the series. Members get a discount. smithsonianassociates.org. Photo: Courtesy of the artist

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Thanksgiving Day Trot for Hunger. Nov. 28, 8:30 AM, Little Turkey Fun Run; 9 AM, 5k timed race; 9:15 AM, 5k untimed race. Proceeds from the 5k benefit thousands of homeless families and single adults including the elderly and people suffering from mental illness by providing much-needed food, clothing and healthcare. Event at Freedom Plaza. Register at support.some.org.

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AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD ReVisions at the DC Arts Center. Through Dec. 1. ReVisions is a joint exhibition of new work by Ellyn Weiss and Richard Dana, longtime friends and sometime collaborators. DC arts Center, 2438 18th St, NW. dcartscenter.org. Judge John Hodgeman Live. Nov. 10, 6:30 PM. $35. The Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. thelincolndc.com.

Film Neu-Contemporary Cinema from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Nov. 14 to 17. $12.75; $9.75, seniors; $11.25, students and military. Landmark’s E Street Cinema. filmneu.org. Theater J’s Beneﬁt Performance. Nov. 18, 6:30 PM. A special musical performance of After Anatevka: a Novel Based on “Fiddler on the Roof” written and performed by Grammy-nominated artist and author Alexandra Silber. $350. theaterj.org. The MOTH DC Grand SLAM. Nov. 27, 7 PM. Listen as 10 DC StorySLAM champs tell all new stories.

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Algo Quema screens on Nov. 23, 4 p.m., is directed by Mauricio Alfredo Ovando, Bolivia, 2018, 77 min. Documentary. In Spanish with English subtitles.

REEL TIME AT GALA Film Festival. Nov. 20 to 24. The festival will screen seven films: six contemporary films by directors who have garnered international attention and one classic comedy with one of Mexico’s most iconic actors. The festival includes post-screening discussions with directors, actors and film experts and host several receptions. All films will be shown in Spanish or Portuguese with English subtitles. $10 per screening; $30 festival pass. Purchase tickets at galatheatre.org, at the door or call 202-234-7174. GALA Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW. $26. The Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. thelincolndc.com.

through 25 thoughtful, personal essays. $25. Sixth & I, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org.

Must Love Beards DC Day Party. Nov. 30, 3 to 9 PM. A national party day series for men who rock beards and women who can’t get enough of them. $25. The Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. thehowardtheatre.com.

All Night MVT Neighborhood Happy Hour. Dec. 3, 5 PM to midnight. Features $5 wine, beer and food specials at the bar and lounge. Prather’s on the Alley, 455 I St. NW. mountvernontriangle.org

Columbia Heights Tree Lighting Extravaganza!. Dec. 1, 8 AM to 5 PM. Merry makers will enjoy complimentary cocoa, candy canes, carols and a visit from Santa at the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza, 3229 14th St. NW. districtbridges.org.

Debbie Harry with Chris Stein and Rob Roth. Dec. 4, 7 PM. This event features Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry in conversation with Blondie co-founder and renowned photographer Chris Stein and multidisciplinary artist and director Rob Roth, sharing stories, photos and more. $40, ticket and book. Sixth & I, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org.

Yiddish Theater Lab Play Reading. Dec. 2, 7 PM. By Rinne Groff, based on The Singer of His Sorrows by Osip Dymov, as adapted by Adrian Silver and Rinne Groff from a translation by Adrian Silver, directed by Johanna Gruenhut. Pay what you choose. theaterj.org. Rachael Ray-In Conversation with Carla Hall. Dec. 2, 7 PM. In Rachael Ray 50: Memories and Meals from a Sweet and Savory Life, the selftaught cook shares 125 new recipes and the memories that made her laugh out loud or cry

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Heurich House Museum Christkindlmarkt. Dec. 6, 4 to 8 PM, Preview; Dec. 7, noon to 8 PM; and Dec. 8, noon to 6 PM. The museum recreates a traditional German public Christmas market in its garden. Paid admission. Heurich House Museum, 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW. heurichchristmas.org. Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington DC Holiday Show. Dec. 7, 14 and 15. The Gay Men’s Chorus holiday extravaganza returns with

fabulous treats and festive holiday favorites. $25 to $65. The Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. thelincolndc.com. Sunday Drag Bruch at Nellies’. Sundays, 11 AM to 1:30 PM and 1:30 to 4 PM. Join Chanel Devereaux and her team of amazing drag performers from all over the DMV. Enjoy an allyou-can-eat buffet. $41.91. Nellie’s Sports Bar, 900 U St. NW. nelliessportsbar.com. Nerds in NoMa. Every winter into spring, Nerds in NoMa meet in the lobby of 1200 First St. NE to dive into a topic such as art, design, business, science and education. Sign up for the newsletter at nomabid.org/ newsletter-signup/. Trivia Nights at Wunder Garten. Every Monday and Wednesday, 7 PM. 1101 First St. NE. wundergarten.com.

THANKSGIVING Annual Food & Friends Thanksgiving Pie Sale. Slice of Life pie selling campaign funds nutritious, home-delivered meals and groceries to the critically ill. Pie purchasers must choose a pickup location at the time of purchase. $20. Pies will be available for pickup on Tuesday, Nov. 26, noon to 8 PM. Order at sliceoﬂifedc.org. Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade. Nov. 23, 10 AM to noon. With marching bands and Latin dancing groups, ﬂoats, giant characters and balloons and over 120 units, the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade is the only Thanksgiving Parade in the area. The parade steps off from Ellsworth Dr. and Fenton St. and proceeds south on Georgia Ave., ending at Silver Spring Ave. silverspringdowntown.com. David J. Silverman – This Land Is Their Land: The Wampanoag Indians, Plymouth Colony and the Troubled History of Thanksgiving. Nov. 24, 5 PM. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. politics-prose.com. Thanksgiving Day Holy Eucharist at the National Cathedral. Nov. 28, 10 AM. In the Cathedral adorned with the beauty of God’s abundance, give thanks for the year’s blessings, offer prayers for the world and celebrate holy communion. All are welcome. cathedral.org. Thanksgiving Day Swing Dance. Nov. 28, 6 to 9 PM. It’s a Thanksgiving Day tradition! Swing dance instruction and performances by Gottaswing, DC’s largest swing dance

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instruction and promotion company, takes place in the Kennedy Center Grand Foyer. No ticket required. kennedycenter.org. A Celebration of Community at Community Forklift. Nov. 29 and Nov. 30, 9 AM to 5 PM. Make hand-crafted gifts. Buy gifts from local artists offering eco-friendly items and food or baked goods available. Community Forklift, 4671 Tanglewood Dr., Edmonston, MD. communityforklift.org. Small Business Saturday. Nov. 30. This event sponsored by DC Mainstreet Programs celebrates small retailers across the city. Visit Shaw Mainstreets or North Capitol Mainstreets for more information: www.shawmainstreets.org and northcapitoldc.com.

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A Christmas Carol at Ford’s. Nov. 21 to Jan. 1. Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption. Ford’s Theatre, 511 10th St. NW. fords.org. Enchant at Nat’s Park. Nov. 22 to Dec. 29. The World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze and Market is coming to Nationals Park this holiday season! enchantchristmas.com. Lights on the Bay at Sandy Point State Park. Nov. 24 to Jan. 1, daily. The event features more than 60 animated and stationary displays including traditional Marylandthemed favorites, holiday and children’s displays. Enjoy from a car at $20 per car. Sandy Point State Park, 1100 East College Pkwy., Annapolis, MD. visitannapolis.org. Mount Vernon by Candlelight. Nov. 29 and 30; Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14 and 22, Join the estate for a candlelit character-guided tour and learn more about holiday traditions in 18th-century Virginia. Timed tickets are $26 for adults and $18 for children 11, under (5 and under, free). George Washington’s Estate

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Season’s Greenings at the Botanic Garden. Thanksgiving Day through Jan. 5, 2020; 10 AM to 5 PM. Remember that the best things in life are free: the fragrance of a freshly cut fir tree, the magic of holiday lights and sumptuous decorations and the delight of a child discovering the make-believe world of model trains. This year’s Season’s Greenings explores botanic gardens from Hawaii to Maine. Free. 100 Maryland Ave. SW. usbg.gov. Seasonal the Garden. Dec. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 26 and 31; 6 to 8 PM. Free. 100 Maryland Ave. SW. usbg.gov.

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& Gardens, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria, VA. mountvernon.org. Zoolights. Nov. 29 to Jan. 1, 5 to 9 PM, nightly. Meander through the Zoo when it is covered with thousands of sparkling lights, attend special keeper talks and enjoy live entertainment. Free. National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. nationalzoo.si.edu. City of Alexandria Tree Lighting Ceremony. Nov. 29, 6 to 9 PM. At this official kickoff to the holiday season, the mayor and Santa Claus will light the city tree in Market Square. Entertainment features a visit from Santa, live performances, caroling and a community sing-along. Market Square, 301 King St., Alexandria, VA. visitalexandriava.com. Light Up The Wharf. Nov. 30, 6 to 8 PM. The Wharf lights its Christmas tree and transforms the waterfront

with thousands of twinkling lights. The evening’s holiday festivities will also include a meet-and-greet with Santa. At District Square, District Pier. thewharfdc.com. The Illusionists-Magic of the Holidays at the National. Dec. 3 to 8. This nonstop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions. thenationaldc.org. National Christmas Tree Lighting. Dec. 5, 5 PM. Visit the tree, surrounding trains and decorations any time after 8 PM and throughout the season. thenationaltree.org. Winternational Annual Embassy Showcase. Dec. 5, 11 AM to 2 PM. Winternational is a celebration showcasing the cultural and culinary traditions of Washington’s diplomatic community. Free and open to the public. Ronald

Reagan Building and International Trade Center. itcdc.com/winternational. US Army Band American Holiday Festival. Dec. 6 and 7, 8 PM; Dec. 7 and 8, 3 PM. Visit usarmyband.com to order free tickets. All seating is general admission. No tickets required 15 minutes prior to start time. DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D St. NW. usarmyband.com. Holidays through History. Dec. 6, 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Enjoy tours of festively decorated Anderson House, Dumbarton House and Woodrow Wilson House. Sample historic cocktails unique to each site. $30 in advance; $35 at door. societyofthecincinnati.org. A Christmas Carol at The Little Theatre of Alexandria. Dec. 6 to 22. The family-favorite classic by Charles Dickens, equipped with special effects, Victorian carols and Tiny Tim returns to the Little Theatre of Alexandria. $20. The Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St., Alexandria, VA. thelittletheatre.com. National Shrine Christmas Concert for Charity. Dec. 6, 7:30 PM. Enjoy the voices and sounds of the Basilica Choir and the Catholic University of America Choir and Orchestra. There will be a free will offering to benefit a charity. National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave. NE. nationalshrine.com. Caroling in the Gallery. Dec. 7 and 14, 1:30 and 2:30 PM. Listen to community caroling in the West Building Rotunda. Performances last 45 minutes; singers and spectators of all ages welcome. National Gallery of Art. nga.gov. The Christmas Revels. Dec. 7 to 15. An Elizabethan celebration of the winter solstice. $12 to $65. Lisner Auditorium at GW University. revelsdc.org.

Scottish Christmas Walk Parade and Concert. Dec. 7, parade, 11 AM; massed band concert, 1 PM at Market Square. The parade begins at St. Asaph and Wolfe Streets and concludes at Market Square. Alexandria, VA. campagnacenter.org/scottishwalkweekend.

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Rent at the National. Nov. 12 to 17. A reimagining of Puccini’s La Bohème, Rent follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. thenationaldc.org.

Wolf Trap Holiday Sing-A-Long. Dec. 7, 4 PM. “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band and members of local choirs and vocal groups perform. Free. wolftrap.org. Jingle All The Way 5k and 15k. Dec. 8, 8 AM. The Jingle All the Way is a holiday themed race that draws a huge crowd of costume-clad participants. runpacers.com/race/jingle-all-the-way-5k. Annapolis Chocolate Binge Festival. Dec. 8, noon to 5 PM. On the first blocks of West Street between Church Circle and the Loews Hotel and Whitmore Park on Calvert Street in downtown Annapolis. $5 suggested donation. firstsundayarts.com. Colonial Williamsburg Grand Illumination. Dec. 8, 4 to 7:30 PM. Enjoy musical performances on multiple stages throughout the Historic Area and fireworks displays from the Capitol, the Magazine and the Palace. No ticket required. colonialwilliamsburg.com/plan/calendar/grand-illumination.

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Daughters of the American Revolution Christmas Open House. Dec. 11, 5:30 to 8 PM. Listen to live holiday music. Tour 31 period rooms. Sample cider, hot chocolate and cookies. Meet Santa. DAR Headquarters, 17th and D Streets, NW. dar.org/openhouse.

MUSIC Hill Country. Nov. 9, The Allmen Others Band; Nov. 15, The Dirty Grass Players; Nov. 16, Tucker Beathard; Nov. 21, Sarah Potenza; Nov. 22, The Vegabonds; Nov. 23, Giles McConkey; Nov. 29, The Highballers; Nov. 30, Twin Brothers Band. Hill Country Live, 410 Seventh St. NW. hillcountry.com. 9:30 Club. Nov. 9, Billy Strings; Nov. 10, Big Thief; Nov. 12, Clairo; Nov. 13, Ra Riot; Nov. 15, Wild Nothing; Nov. 16, Neon Indian; Nov. 17, Highly Suspect; Nov. 18, Alice Merton; Nov. 20, Matt and Kim; Nov. 21, Cristone “kingfish” Ingram; Nov. 22, San Fermin; Nov. 23, Sasha Sloan and Alex Cameron; Nov. 24, La Dispute; Nov. 29, Miami Horror;

Nov. 30, Alice Smith; De. 1, Collie Buddz; Dec. 3, Mac Ayers; Dec. 5, Madeon; Dec. 7, Devendra Banhart; Dec. 7, Lucy Dacus. 815 V St. NW. 930.com. U Street Music Hall. Nov. 9, Tiffany Young; Nov. 11, Sinead Harnett; Nov. 13, Black Midi; Nov. 14, Last Dinosaurs and Defected Washington DC; Nov. 15, Chastity Belt and Plates Tour; Nov. 16, Charlotte Lawrence; Nov. 17, Free Skizzy Mars Tour; Nov. 19, White Denim; Nov. 20, Kamall Williams; Nov. 21, Krystal Klear; Nov. 22, Emo Night Brooklyn; Nov. 23, Mikal Cronin and Deep Sugar DC; Nov. 24, Jaymes Young and ZEE; Nov. 27, Moombahton Massive Thanksgiving Eve; Nov. 29, deadmau5 and Miami Horror; Nov. 30, Berhana; Dec. 3, Ezra Collective; Dec. 6, Killy; Dec. 7 Tourist & Matthew Dear. U Street Music Hall, 1115 U St. NW. ustreetmusichall.com. Black Cat. Nov. 9, GAYD/CD; Nov. 10, Julia Jacklin; Nov. 13, Black Mountain; Nov. 16, Allah-Las; Nov. 19, William Elliott Whitmore; Nov. 20, Crumb; Nov. 21, Titus Andronicus; Nov. 24, Black Marble; Dec. 4, the Menzingers; Dec. 7, Guided by Voices. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. blackcatdc.com. Sixth & I. Nov. 9, Jordan Rakei; Nov. 16, Amjad Ali Khan; Nov. 21, Dessa; Dec. 7, Damien Sneed; Dec. 8, Chadwick Stokes & The Pintos. Sixth & I, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org. The Lincoln. Nov. 14, Mandolin Orange; Nov. 30, Shadmehr Live; Dec. 6, Robert Earl Keen. The Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. thelincolndc.com. Rock and Roll Hotel. Nov. 9, Madball; Nov. 13, The Dude Ranch; Nov. 14, Moon Duo; Nov. 15, Skegss; Nov. 16, White Ford Bronco; Nov. 20, Tiny Moving Parts; Nov. 21, Flynt Flossy and Turquois Jeep; Nov. 22, 16th & T Band; Nov. 29, The Joy Formidable; Nov. 30, Son Little; Dec. 3, the Nixons & Sponge. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. rockandrollhoteldc.com. City Winery. Nov. 9, Deep Blue Something; Nov. 10, Jon McLaughlin; Nov. 11, Rhonda Ross & Rodney Kendrick; Nov. 12, Coco Montoya; Nov. 13, Edwin McCain; Nov. 15, CeCe Peniston; Nov. 16, Marshall Crenshaw; Nov. 19, Peter Himmelman; Nov. 21, Bria Skonberg and Kalben; Nov. 22, Chris Knight and Holly Miranda; Nov. 23, Corey Smith and Bush Tetras; Nov. 24, Miki Howard; Nov. 27, Bela Dona; Nov. 29, SEV and Dave Hollister; Nov. 30, Lil John Roberts; Dec. 1, JP Morgan Holiday Show; Dec. 5, O-Town; Dec. 7, Corey Harris. City Winery, 1350 Okie St. NE. citywinery.com/washingtondc.

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The Howard. Nov. 14, Lalah Hathaway; Nov. 15, Sherry Mann; Nov. 20, Marcia Griffiths; Nov. 23, Vintage Trouble-Kyle Daniels; Nov. 26, Dave East; Nov. 27, Yasiin Bey; Nov. 29, El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico; Nov. 30, Reggae Fest vs. Soca. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. thehowardtheatre.com.

Lovers’ Vows. Nov. 6 to 23. Popular and controversial when it debuted in the late 18th Century, Lovers’ Vows explores if it is more important to obey the expectations of peers or the feelings in one’s heart. $20. Presented at CHAW, 545 Seventh St. SE. wehappyfewdc.com.

The Anthem. Nov. 15 and 16, Eric Church; Nov. 18, Hozier; Nov. 22, Lettuce; Nov. 23, Gesaffelstein; Nov. 25, Brockhampton; Nov. 26, The Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Rocks Tour; Nov. 29 and 30, deadmau5; Dec. 3, DC101-derland; Dec. 5, She & Him Christmas Party; Dec. 6, Dark Star Orchestra; Dec. 7, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. The Anthem, 901 Wharf St. SW. theanthemdc.com.

Airness. Nov. 8 to 30. When Nina enters her first air guitar competition, thinking winning will be easy. Befriending a group of charismatic nerds all committed to becoming the next champion, she discovers that there’s more to this art form than playing pretend. keegantheatre.org. She the People. Dec. 1 to Jan. 5. The Second City returns to Woolly with a freshly written show. Woolly Mammoth, 641 D St. NW. woollymammoth.net.

THEATER AND FILM Everybody. Through Nov. 17. Everybody — a role assigned each night from a small cast of actors by lottery live on stage — is a happy person, a free person, a person who believes nothing but the best lies ahead. Landsburgh Theatre, 450 Seventh St. NW. shakespearetheatre.org.

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Mosaic’s Theory. Through Nov. 17. Isabelle, a young tenure-track professor, tests the limits of free speech by encouraging her students to contribute to an unmoderated discussion group. atlasarts.org.

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Dhana and the Rosebuds. Through Nov. 23. This play explores themes of migration and diaspora through the lens of the Syrian refugee crisis. Joe’s Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Rd., Mount Rainier, MD. allytheatrecompany.com. Sea at DC Arts Center. Through Nov. 24. Join the voyage of a shipmaster who guides a bizarre band of travelers through a modern-day Hades. Six unassuming travelers face riveting challenges on the quest for ultimate salvation. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. scenatheater.org.

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Newsies. Through Dec. 22. In the summer of 1899, the newsboys of New York City took on two of the most powerful men in the country, Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst, and won. arenastage.org. A Chorus Line. Through Jan. 5. Up close in the audition room, feel every heartbeat and heartbreak as hopeful dancers pour out their dreams, memories and loves in a chorus line. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Shirlington, VA. signature-theatre.org. Amadeus. Nov. 5 to Dec. 22. Genius and jealousy collide in the opulent salons and opera houses of 18thcentury Vienna. Folger Shakespeare Theatre. 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu. White Pearl. Nov. 6 to Dec. 8. Clearday is a cosmetics company on the rise: Based in Singapore, launching a global skincare line and bringing a start-up mentality to the big leagues. studiotheatre.org.

Bloomingdale Farmers Market. Sundays through Nov 18, 9 AM to 1 PM. 1st and R Streets. NW. marketsandmore.info

Downtown Holiday Market. Nov. 22 to Dec. 23, noon to 8 PM, daily. More than 150 exhibitors and artisans selling an array of high-quality gift items including fine art, crafts, jewelry, pottery, photography, clothing, tasty treats and hot beverages. Market at F Street between Seventh and Ninth Streets NW. downtownholidaymarket.com. BZB Holiday Gift & Art Show. Nov. 29 and 30; Dec. 7, 14, 20, 21, 23 and 24. Shiloh Family Life Center, 1510 19th St. NW. BZBinternational.com GRUMP Holiday Market at Zoolights. Dec. 6 to 8, 5 to 9 PM. Local artisans will be selling everything from handmade soaps, sweets, jewelry, prints and letterpress cards to glass art, hand-bound books, clothing, upcycled animal pillows and DIY craft kits. nationalzoo.si.edu. Eastern Market. Daily except Mondays and important holidays. Weekdays, 7 AM to 7 PM; Saturdays, 7 AM to 6 PM; Sundays, 9 AM to 5 PM. Flea market and arts and crafts market open weekends, 9 AM to 6 PM. Eastern Market is Washington’s last continually operated “old world” market. 200 and 300 blocks of Seventh Street SE. easternmarket-dc.org. Dupont Circle FRESHFARM Market. Sundays, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. 20th St. and Massachusetts Ave. NW. freshfarmmarket.org.

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CIVIC LIFE Congresswoman Norton’s NW District Ofﬁce. Open weekdays, 9 AM to 5:30 PM. 90 K St. NE. norton.house.gov. Convention Center Community Association. Last Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Kennedy Rec Center, 1401 Seventh St. NW. facebook. com/pages/Convention-Center-Community. East Central Civic Association of Shaw. First Monday, 7 PM. Third Baptist Church, 1546 Fifth St. NW. Contact: Al Hajj Mahdi Leroy J Thorpe Jr, 202-387-1596. Eckington Civic Association. First Monday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Harry Thomas Recreation Center, 1743 Lincoln Rd. NE. eckingtondc.org. 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 Theatre, 1835 14th St. NW. ANC 1A. Second Wednesday, 7 PM. Harriet Tubman Elementary School, 3101 13th St. NW. anc1a.org. ANC 1B. First Thursday, 6:30 PM. DC Housing Finance Agency, 815 Florida Ave. NW. anc1b.org. ANC 1B11. Second Monday, 7 PM. LeDroit Senior Building, 2125 Fourth St. NW. anc1b.org.

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n a miserable, rainy Sunday, we decided to seek out a Shaw favorite rather than wait in line at a hot new destination. Three of us braved the unending rain and snagged a parking space right across the street. We settled into the cleverly named Beau Thai, which has been around a few years. Pots of exotic plants greet customers; otherwise we found the decor rather plain. Along with familiar Siamese standbys, the extensive menu encompasses pumpkin-focused fall specials and gluten- and sugar-free paleo selections. Warmed by hot sake, we chose a traditional culinary route, starting with an appetizer of a half-dozen

by Celeste McCall crispy, veggie-filled spring rolls escorted with sweet and sour sauce and garnished with a thatch of shredded carrots. Husband Peter’s tom yum soup – another golden oldie – was chicken broth-based with lots of tomatoes, mushrooms and a scattering of shrimp. Among some international menu crossovers we noted chicken (or vegetable) filled empanadas and duck/ginger flatbread. I settled for a Thai favorite, drunken noodles – wide rice noodles stir-fried with chunks of white meat chicken, Thai peppers, garlic and fragrant basil. There was just enough firepower without scorching the palate. I had considered the red curry duck with grapes, pineapple and to-

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matoes. Maybe next time. Another red curry option was a palate-searing dish (friend Nan called it “kick ass hot”) tossed with tofu, Thai eggplant and bamboo shoots. A hint of coconut and accompanying brown rice tamed the firepower somewhat. We could have gone for a fried whole fish (market price) cloaked with tamarind sauce and capped with crispy garlic, or maybe crispy tilapia. Or the traditional pad Thai, the mild melange of rice noodles stir-fried with egg, spring onions and bean sprouts, sprinkled with crushed peanuts. Lunch for three with a small carafe of sake (Beau Thai has a full bar) came to $63.80 before tax and tip. Service was excellent. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Beau Thai is located at 1550-A Seventh St. NW; call 202-536-5636. There’s a sister restaurant at 3162 Mt. Pleasant St. NW; call 202-450-5317 or visit www.beauthaidc.com.

Menu with History

Folks wanting to learn some civil rights history while sampling downhome Southern cuisine should check out Langston Grille, 1831 Benning Road NE. Located near the US National Arboretum, the restaurant was named after John Mercer Langston, son of Lucy Langston, a Virginiaborn freed woman. Langston graduated in 1849 with honors from Oberlin College, the nation’s oldest co-ed college and first to admit African Americans. He eventually became a leader in our nation’s Reconstruction period. (He was also the great uncle of famed poet/playwright Langston Hughes.) But diners cannot live by history lessons alone. Emerging from Langston Grille’s kitchen are Southern/soul food staples (sometimes with a twist) like fried chicken with waffles, jerk wings with dirty rice, salmon cakes (or shrimp) and grits, oxtails, sweet potato pie, peach cobbler. All desserts are crowned with vanilla ice cream.

#dineinshaw #drinkinshaw #shopinshaw #loveshaw Langston Grille is open nightly, plus weekend brunch. Call 202-3973637 or visit www.langstonbar.com.

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Ivy City already boasts distilleries, wineries and beaucoup restaurants. Later this winter, the burgeoning neighborhood will welcome The Lane, a “family social club” at 1408 Okie St. NE. Two working moms, Molly Nizhnikov and Rachel Lubin, came up with an idea for a place for kids to romp while parents can relax. In addition to a well-equipped playground, The Lane will feature a cafe and bar dispensing cocktails, coffee, beer and wine (juice boxes for the kids), pastries, sandwiches and salads. A catering kitchen will accommodate local pop-ups. FORM Architects is designing the two-level space, with a roof deck, two party rooms, exposed steel and bright accents.

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Nearby, Ivy City’s City Winery, 1350 Okie St. NE, has unveiled executive chef Brandon Igenito’s fall menu. Among newcomers are burrata salad with roasted beets, watercress, hazelnuts and balsamic reduction; seafood Fra Diavolo served over tagliatelle; honeymustard-glazed smoked pork belly with braised collards and spiced apples; chicken saltimbocca with sweet potato risotto and prosciutto, farro with roasted vegetables. Wines, made and bottled right there, complement the seasonal, cool-weather dishes. As cooler months roll in, City Winery’s weekend brunch descends from the rooftop bar to the ground floor barrel room. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays. Heading the menu: avocado toast, crab cake benedict, “autumn quiche” with a sweet potato crust. For more information and/or reservations call 202-250-2530 or visit www.citywinery.com. (continued on page 23)

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East City Art’s Mid-City Gallery Exhibitions and News The exhibition’s title, “Ghost Chair,” rather than suggesting the presence of a non-carnal entity, alludes to the body “and its absence or replacement with the sign of a body.” The artists approach the philosophical concept of the “post-human world” in a literal sense, their works altering the human body as a result of political, social or cultural norms rather than a situation in which machines have replaced humankind.

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Duly Noted Painters (Ceppetelli & Malone),“Reclining Woman,” 2019. Household paint on canvas, 46 x 56 inches. Image: Foundry Gallery

Foundry Gallery

Kurtis Ceppetelli and Matthew Malone, also known as Duly Noted Painters, work in tandem on largescale paintings, often three feet or more in height and length, using recycled canvases and household paints. They have spent much of their time over the years working on figurative painting, with subjects ranging from portraits to grouping of subjects often interacting in various settings. In their latest series for Foundry Gallery, “The Hidden Figure,” the artists “focus on what’s left behind when the figure is gone,” according to the gallery’s press release. While the current series possesses the familiar elements of the duo’s previous work, non-human objects dominate the paintings. The figurative subjects, normally prominent in the duo’s compositions, appear ghostly in this series. Herein lie the contra-

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diction in “The Hidden Figure”: the figures remain prominent despite their effaced rendering.

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Hamiltonian presents “Ghost Chair,” a group exhibition combining the work of new and outgoing fellows. Artists include Sera Boeno, Heather Theresa Clark, Brian Dunn, Patrick Harkin, Luke Ikard, Kaitlin Jencso, Antonio McAfee, Curtis Miller and Ellen Xu. As each artist approaches the artistic process through a specialized medium, the exhibition reflects the diversity of approaches by the fellows and includes video, painting, photography, installation and sculpture. Curated by Deric Carner and Natalia Nakazawa of the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts, the exhibition theme centers on “ideas of place, connection, ground and body,” according to the gallery’s press release.

Ibiza, the third largest of the Balearic Islands, located 150 miles off the Mediterranean coast of Spain, has long been a destination for European Dwaine Byrd,“Club Ku Couple,” 1984. Photograph. vacationers seeking sunny beaches. Image: IDB Staff Association Art Gallery However, Ibiza also has a reputation as a party hub and is often considered ment attempts to reshape the island the birthplace of club culture, discofrom a riotous party scene to a more theques and raves. In “Esto Tambien family-friendly beach destination, this Es Ibiza” (This Too Is Ibiza), IDB exhibition offers a historical lookback Staff Association Art Gallery presents photography, installation and video-based works curated by Adrian Loving that offer a glimpse into the island’s worldrenowned music scene. Narrated by DJ Louie Vega, Club KU dancer Dwaine Byrd and Washington, DC-based DJ Heather Femia, contributors offer firsthand accounts of the island’s more recent dance-music culture alongside its autochthonous musical heritage. Patricia Williams,“Like Me, Still Here.” 22 x 30 inches. Image: Touchstone Gallery As the municipal govern-

Gallery Neptune & Brown 1530 14th St. NW 202-986-1200 | www.neptunefineart.com Hours: Wed. to Sat., 12-7 p.m., Sun., 1-4 p.m. Through Nov. 16 Cianne Fragione, “Gate to the Sea” Foundry Gallery 2118 Eighth St. NW 202-232-0203 | www.foundrygallery.org Hours: Wed. to Sun., 1-7 p.m. Through Dec. 1 Duly Noted Painters, “The Hidden Figure”

Pamela Reynolds,“Sidewinder.” Image: Touchstone Gallery

of a soon-to-be-gone era that continues to influence music, dance and DJ-culture the world over.

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“Glimpses” by Patricia Williams consists of a new series of watercolors centered on still-life. Brightly colored, the works offer a glimpse into the artist’s private life by way of using her personal effects as subject matter. Yet, each work is partially obscured, providing respite from a prying audience. “The transparency of the watercolor gives these paintings a feeling of light and airiness. They breathe,” says Touchstone Gallery Director Ksenia Grishkova. “It is as if the work continues to evolve and change as you look at it.” Ultimately the work feels familiar and intimate despite the abstract nature of the compositions. Pamela Reynolds’ latest work, “On the Bright Side,” captures a vision of “urban signage, graffiti and psychedelia.” Influenced by the Washington Color School, particularly DC’s own Sam Gilliam, Kenneth Noland and Morris Louis, Reynolds approaches her work with color as the primary focus and medium. On the theme of her latest series, Reynolds explains: “Recently, the world has felt pretty dark. I wanted to reach inside myself to create intuitive and animated paintings of joy and jubilance that might also feel a little wild. This is as good a moment as any to look on the bright side of things.” Phil Hutinet is the publisher of East City Art, DC’s alternative art source. For more information visit www.eastcityart.com. u

Hamiltonian Gallery 1353 U St. NW 202-332-1116 | www.hamiltoniangallery.com Hours: Tues. to Sat., 12-6 p.m. Through Dec. 14 Sera Boeno, Heather Theresa Clark, Brian Dunn, Patrick Harkin, Luke Ikard, Kaitlin Jencso, Antonio McAfee, Curtis Miller, Ellen Xu, “Ghost Chair” Hemphill Fine Arts 1515 14th St. NW 202-234-5601 | www.hemphillfinearts.com Hours: Tues. to Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Through Nov. 16 Julie Wolfe, “Under Their Gaze, We Become Creatures” IDB Staff Association Art Gallery 1300 New York Ave. NW Entrance on 13th Street 202-623-3635 | idbstaffassociationartgallery.org Hours: Mon. to Sat., 1-7p.m. Long View Gallery 1234 Ninth St. NW 202-232-4788 | www.longviewgallerydc.com Hours: Wed. to Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Through Dec. 31 Rebecca Coles and Amy Genser Touchstone Gallery 901 New York Ave. NW 202-347-2787 | www.touchstonegallery.com Hours: Wed. to Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Weekends, 12-5 p.m. Through Dec. 1 GALLERY A: Touchstone Gallery Member Show

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Cuban to Mexican

Little Havana, 3704 14th St. NW, closed last month after just one year in business. Owner Solis (El Sol, Mezcalero) will flip the space into a Mexican restaurant called Anafre. Look for the replacement later this fall or winter. Instead of Cuban sandwiches, the open kitchen will focus on charcoal-cooked dishes. Anafre, Spanish for a coal-fired clay stove in Mexico, is a tribute to Solis’s mother, Felisa Romero, who grew up in the Mexican countryside. She cooked for her brothers using a charcoal-fueled stove. The culinary goal is to showcase dishes beyond tacos and guacamole, including coal-roasted chicken and whole fish brushed with mole verde. Plus tlayuda, a crispy Mexican-style flatbread; moleglazed ribs and Puerto Nuevo-style lobster. The crustacean is flash-fried, then finished on the grill. Little Havana’s beverage director, Heriberto Casasanero, who formerly poured drinks at Copycat Co., recently moved on to Bar Lorea, the new cantina located at 2005 14th St. NW, just off U Street. (See the October 2019 “Insatiable.”)

Star Power

Congrats to local restaurants who’ve earned a Michelin star for the first time: Middle Eastern-focused Maydan (U Street corridor); Gravitas, Matt Baker’s Mid-Atlantic tasting room in Ivy City; Little Pearl, the cafe-by-day and wine-bar-bynight spinoff of Aaron Silverman’s Pineapple and Pearls (Capitol Hill); and Sushi Nakazawa, the dressy, downtown omakase (dishes selected by the chef ) destination. Michelin guidebooks have been published by the French tire company for more than a century, and Michelin’s “Red Guide” rates the world’s top hotels and restaurants with one to three stars. u

GALLERY B: Patricia Williams, “Glimpses” GALLERY C: Pamela Reynolds, “On the Bright Side”

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An Arctic Refuge Experience Pop-up

Powered by a mix of breathtaking film, 4D technology and immersive sensations, “The Arctic Refuge Experience: Step in Step up” is a one-of-a-kind sensory art installation that will allow visitors to experience a year in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska without leaving the District. The goal is to draw attention to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, one of the few undeveloped places on Earth. Why? Because after decades of protection, it is about to be opened to oil drilling. The Arctic Refuge Experience is presented by The Wilderness Society with Wallplay and 25 Kent at AutoShop, 416 Morse St. NE, Nov. 8 to 10, noon to 8 p.m. and Nov. 11, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. $10. Visit www.eventbrite.com/e/the-arctic-refuge-experience-step-instep-up-tickets-77774237839.

17th Street NW Converts to 24/7 Two Way Operations

DDOT has permanently removed the morning peak reversible lane operation along 17th Street between Massachusetts Avenue and H Street NW. Temporary static signs have been installed in addition to previously deployed variable message signs to alert and guide the traveling public in this area.

Shaw Library English Conversation Circle

On Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m., there is drop-in group for adult speakers of other languages to improve their oral skills in English and gain more confidence in speaking. Participants should have at least a working knowledge of English. Shaw Library is at 1630 Seventh St. NW. dclibrary.org/watha.

Fill-a-Boat Food Drive

As the holidays approach, The Wharf is helping support So Others Might Eat in their mission to provide care to the homeless and at-risk members of our community. They are accepting food donations at the Wharf jitney boat at District Square.

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Bring three food items or more and receive a voucher for a complimentary hot cider at Camp Wharf. Donations can also be made on Nov. 23 from noon to 4 p.m. For a list of items most in need, visit some.org/give/donate-goods.

Emergency Food Assistance

Know someone in need of food? Find food assistance immediately by calling the Hunger Lifeline at 202-644-9807. The hotline refers callers to local pantries, kitchens serving free meals and other organizations that can provide emergency food help.

Marvelous Morphology

On Dec. 5, 11 a.m. or Dec. 10, 2 p.m., Dr. Susan Pell, US Botanic Gardens deputy executive director, conducts a tour of Season’s Greenings: America’s Gardens to learn more about plants included in the holiday exhibit. Discover which leaves, stems, flowers and fruits are used to create plant-based recreations of DC landmarks. Use a

magnifying glass to investigate the tiny flowers of a poinsettia or learn about the scents of evergreen trees. Free but registration is required. usbg.gov.

DC Health Link Opens Enrollment

Open Enrollment for health insurance through DC Health Link started on Nov. 1 for individuals and families. Residents have until Jan. 31, 2020, to shop, compare and get covered. DC Health Link has introduced a new standard plan option to allow District residents to obtain needed medical services without first having to meet a plan deductible. District residents selecting a standard plan have access to primary care, specialty care, mental health care, urgent care and generic prescription medications. Visit DCHealthLink.com to get started.

Herban Lifestyles Program

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Anacostia Watershed Society Volunteer Day

On Dec. 14, noon to 3 p.m., volunteers will help the Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS) sort trash removed from their River Terrace Trash Trap. They will sort it into 13 categories, count the pieces and measure the weight and volume of each category. The data collected is used to educate the public education and environmental advocacy. Learn about the trash challenges of the Anacostia and what is being done to address them. Volunteers meet at Bostwick House, 3901 48th St., Bladensburg, MD. anacostiaws.org.

Volunteers help AWS to restore the wetlands of the Anacostia River. Photo: Courtesy of the Anacostia Watershed Society

fessional herbalists and herbal artisans for the National Arboretum’s Herban Lifestyles series to learn new ways to incorporate herbs into everyday life. Upcoming classes are: Herbs-They Make Scents, Nov. 16, 10 a.m. to noon; and Herbal Strategies for Restful Sleep, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. to noon. Keep checking the Arboretum’s calendar of events page, as more Herban Lifestyles events are coming. Register at usna. usda.gov/visit/events-calendar.

Get Neighborhood Alerts

AlertDC, an official District of Columbia communications system, provides real-time updates and instructions to protect oneself, one’s loved ones and neighborhood. Pick and choose what kind of notifications to receive through text and/or email. Topics include traffic, police events impacting public safety, widespread power and water utility outages, city government delays and closings. Sign up and personalize your alerts at hsema.dc.gov/page/alertdc.

Volunteer for The SnowTeam

Help neighbors stay safe this winter. Serve DC needs volunteers to help clearing sidewalks and front walkways for senior residents and those with access and functional needs during the winter weather. Volunteers will be deployed when there are four or more of inches snow, not ice. Volunteers are provided with a shovel, a “We Are DC” beanie hat and salt. For assistance with clearing sidewalks and front walkways this winter, call Serve DC at 202-727-7925 to sign up for assistance from Serve DC’s DC Volunteer Snow Program. servedc.gov.

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Stickwork Sculpture Installation at the Botanic Garden

To kick off celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Botanic Garden’s original 1820 charter, the US Botanical Garden (USBG) is collaborating with renowned stickwork artist Patrick Dougherty to create a custom sculpture to stand throughout the 2020 celebratory year. Dougherty, who hails from North Carolina, is known around the world for his installations woven from plant materials, which celebrate nature through both materials and visually flowing lines. Over 30 years, he has built more than 250 stickwork sculptures, from Scotland to Japan to all over the United States. DC-area residents might remember his gallery-filling installation in the popular “Wonder” exhibit at the reopening of Renwick Gallery. Volunteers and USBG employees have worked more than 200 shifts with Dougherty and his team over three weeks to create the unique installation, which was completed on Oct. 25. Visitors are now able to touch and explore this nature-inspired plant artwork installation. usbg.gov.

Hypothermia Assistance

Hypothermia alerts are activated when the National Weather Service forecasted temperature including wind chill is or will be 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below; or when the temperature is forecasted to be 40° Fahrenheit or below and the forecasted chance of precipitation is fifty percent or greater. Transportation to shelter is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. See someone outside in need of shelter or a welfare check, call the Shelter Hotline at 202-399-7093 or dial 311. If there is an immediate risk to safety call 911. Families needing shelter may also visit the Virginia Williams Family Resource Center at 920 Rhode Island Ave. NE, Mondays through Thursdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and Fridays between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The Center is closed on Federal holidays.

DC Leaf Collection

The fall leaf collection program runs through Jan. 19. The DC Department of Public Works (DPW ) will collect leaves at least twice from each residential neighborhood by “vacuuming” loose leaves residents rake into their tree boxes. Loose leaves will be sent for composting. In neighborhoods with alley trash/recycling collections, bagged leaves may be placed where trash and recycling are collected. Visit dpw.dc.gov/service/leaf-andholiday-tree-collection for more information. Have an item for the Bulletin Board? Email it to bulletinboard@ hillrag.com. u

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Does Public Housing Redevelopment Actually Help? How to Prevent Public Housing Residents from Ending Up Worse Off

recently announced plan to redevelop 14 public housing developments in the District could be great news for tenants living in inhumane conditions — but the current plan could actually end up making things even worse for them. The outcome depends on many decisions that policymakers will make over how the redevelopment will be implemented, and whether the primary focus will be on people instead of bricks, mortar and money. Public housing developments provide affordable housing to thousands of DC residents struggling to make ends meet and pay rent. There is no question that the proposed sites need to be replaced. Following decades of under-investment in the nation’s public housing stock, many DC Housing Authority (DCHA) properties would be considered uninhabitable except for the fact that they have people living in them. The conditions are so unhealthy given insect infestations, mold, sewage leaks, and other conditions that they put residents’ lives at risk, according to several East of the River and Hill Rag articles. Yet, it’s no slam dunk that tearing down and rebuilding these sites will help all tenants and improve their quality of life. Across the na-

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by Ed Lazere ing and who are at risk of displacement. This column draws on that letter.

Who lives in Public Housing?

tion, including DC, there is a long history of public housing developments that scatter intact communities to the wind, take forever to redevelop, fail to replace all the units, and result in only a fraction of residents coming back to the newly built sites. This risk is very real in the current plan. When analyzing 12 out of the 14 properties for which DCHA has shared data, DCHA’s proposal would result in 355 fewer units that are affordable to low-income households and would not replace all the affordable units with three or more bedrooms. The plan could involve partnerships with private developers who may use credit checks and other tools to keep some residents from coming back because tenants have

fewer protections after certain types of conversions. Getting this right is important for the affected families and for all of us. Ensuring that DC continues to provide low-barrier housing to people living with low income is a matter of racial justice, disability justice and making sure that our seniors can age in place. It should be important to anyone who cares about maintaining economic and racial diversity in DC. A group of organizations, including the DC Fiscal Policy Institute, developed a set of guidelines that we think DCHA should follow to ensure that redeveloping public housing actually makes life better for residents living in public hous-

DC’s public housing stock is a key source of stable, affordable housing for low-income households. Most households living in public housing are headed by a senior or person with disabilities, and nearly one-third have children. About two-thirds rely on Social Security or disability benefits for the main source of income, while 20 percent get their income primarily from wages, and 10 percent get most of their income from TANF or other cash assistance. The average income of households living in public housing is just $16,000 for a family of four.

Guarantee a Right to Return

Every public housing resident who moves during redevelopment of their home should have the absolute right to return. In the past, DCHA promises have not been kept, with tenants refused entry by new, private owners and managers who want to rent to the most “desirable” public housing residents. To make sure all tenants have the right to return to redeveloped properties, DCHA should use the same screening process that it normally uses for any other public

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housing unit. In particular, no one should be refused return due to a prior debt to DCHA, a credit screen, a drug test, or a criminal record (other than those that result in automatic denial under federal law). This can best be accomplished by requiring that DCHA retains a controlling interest in all the redevelopments, rather than turning them over to private managers or owners.

One for One Replacement

Public housing is the last bastion of affordable housing in an increasingly gentrified city. The DCHA redevelopment plan should replace every unit of deeply affordable housing, including apartments for large families. Yet out of the gate, the DCHA plan fails this test. There are 2,067 public housing units in 12 properties for which DCHA has shared data, but the plan only accounts for rebuilding/rehabbing 1,712 affordable units. The loss of 355 units affordable to low-income households—making under 50 percent of the area median income, or $60,650 for a family of four—would be greatest for 5+ bedroom units and 3-bedroom units. This plan should not go forward unless DCHA can ensure, at a minimum, that it will replace all deeply affordable units, by unit size, and keep them deeply affordable in perpetuity.

Require New Housing Be Built First to Limit Community Displacement

Redevelopment means that families must be displaced temporarily. If this is not managed well, it will have traumatic effects on public housing residents and communities that are already financially vulnerable. Displacement can increase commute time to work or limit access to public transportation necessary to get to work, jeopardizing jobs. High school-aged children forced to relocate are more likely to drop out of school. Senior residents and individuals who secure housing in a different neighborhood may lose access to caretakers and if a redevelopment

takes years and years, a supportive public housing community can be largely destroyed. The best way to avoid this is to commit to a “build first” approach. This means that whenever possible, new buildings will be built on site or nearby before anyone is asked to leave their home, allowing residents to stay in their community. If displacement is unavoidable in some cases, DCHA should limit the amount of time tenants may be away from their communities by delaying forced relocation until actual demolition is imminent.

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Residents living in public housing know the problems in their communities, the solutions, and their own needs. They should play an active role in the redevelopment of their communities. There is a strong model for resident engagement in DC used when tenants exercise their rights through the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act. Through this process, residents, acting through a tenant association, express their needs, provide recommendations, and engage in decision-making with the understanding that time and money are limited. DCHA should give tenants, via any existing Resident Organization, the right to purchase their housing when redevelopment is proposed. Even if tenants are not able to buy, this would allow resident councils to become a development partner. Rather than simply being consulted, tenants would be active decisionmakers on issues like minimizing displacement, more jobs going to community members, and shared-equity/ homeownership opportunities. Ed Lazere is the Executive Director of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (www.dcfpi.org). DCFPI promotes budget and policy solutions to reduce poverty and inequality in the District of Columbia and increase opportunities for residents to build a better future. u

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Shaw Streets by Pleasant Mann

Contestants walk the dog at the Best of Shaw Dog Show. Photo: Pleasant Mann

Grimke School Project Breaks Ground in “Beautiful Shaw”

On the afternoon of Oct. 17, Mayor Muriel Bowser, along with city and neighborhood officials, joined developers Community Three to break ground on a long-anticipated redevelopment of the historic Grimke School site at 1925 Vermont Ave. NW. The 132-year-old school, which recently served as the headquarters for the DC Fire Department and currently is the home of the African American Civil War Museum, had long been marked for redevelopment. Plans call for the school to be reimagined to provide new office and cultural space, including a permanent home for the African American Civil War Museum and the headquarters of the project’s architects, Torti Gallas+Partners. A six-story condominium built in the school’s parking lot will create 30 new units, nine of them affordable. A second phase of the project will convert the gymnasium into 40 residences, six of which will be configured as artist studios on the ground floor. Eleven of these Phase II units will be reserved for households earning less than 80 percent of area me-

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dian family income. At the groundbreaking ceremony, Frank Smith, the museum’s executive director, announced the commissioning of a statue to stand outside the new home. Created by Ed Hamilton, the same sculptor responsible for “The Spirit of Freedom” at the African American Civil War Memorial across the street, the new sculpture will portray Abraham Lincoln signing the Emancipation Proclamation. Smith presented the mayor with a model of the statue. Mayor Bowser noted that the Grimke project had been on the books for a number of years. After the first development agreement fell through, she wanted the District to reevaluate the school’s potential for providing affordable homes and more commercial space in “beautiful Shaw.” The mayor concluded that the project will help District residents stay here, provide more suitable space for the African American Civil War Museum and provide daytime office workers to support the neighborhood’s eating establishments at lunchtime. The ceremonial shovels used at the groundbreaking will be welded together to create an additional sculpture for the finished project.

Phase I of the $45 million project, the renovation of the Grimke School and the new condominium building in the parking lot, will complete in fall 2020. Phase II of the project, the redevelopment of the gymnasium, will break ground in 2021-22.

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Shaw Puts on the Dog

DC Public Schools (DCPS) held its second community meeting on the evening of Oct. 28 at the Watha T. Daniel Library to review progress on planning the new Banneker Academic High School, now under construction. DCPS began these meetings to inform Shaw residents of plans for the new building and what the neighborhood could expect as construction continued, and also to get opinions on how the school should fit into the community. The evening started with a review of the latest designs. When the floor opened for comments, questions arose about the site plan. Some said that the reconfiguration of the park next to the school seemed to reduce the amount of space devoted to the dog park and skate park. The DCPS response was

Banneker High School Planners Meet with Shaw Community

While every dog has its day, the dogs in Shaw got two days of celebration last month. Saturday, Oct. 5, saw the third installment of the Best in Shaw Dog Show, the neighborhood’s premier canine competition. A crowd of dog lovers took over the parking lot of the Shiloh Baptist Church to watch the contest, along with a food truck, pet-oriented vendors and a Humane Rescue Alliance station promoting canine adoption. The 2019 show saw over 150 contestants in seven different categories: Best Puppy, Best Senior Dog, Most Handsome Male, Most Beautiful Female, Best Rescued Dog, Best Trick/Trick Talent and Most Impressive Outfit. The overall Best in Show received a cash prize of $1,000. At the end of the month, the Shaw Dog Park held its annual Howl-O-Ween contest on Saturday, Oct. 26. Dogs and their owners came dressed to compete in costume categories including Best Dog Costume and Best Human/Dog Combo. A raffle supported the dog park, with prizes from local businesses, such as The Commodore, Nellie’s and Shaw’s Tavern, as well as high-end gifts from Best Human/Dog Combo at Howl-O-Ween win for their gangster tribute to Netflix show Bang Hair Salon, “Peeky Blinders.” Photo: Alexander Padro

that both areas in the new site plan took up the same amount of space as used today, but representatives could not provide the exact square footage. Another question was why the plan provided for a football field, when the school, currently 70 percent female, does not have a football team. The plans do not provide facilities for track, a sport for which Banneker has a team. Asked how the decision was made to include a football field on the site, the DCPS stated that it was the choice of DCPS Chancellor Ferebee and that the matter was closed. At this point, a DCPS staffer took the floor saying the meeting agenda called for the “school community” to comment on plans for the school, even though there was no agenda distributed prior to or at the meeting with comments on park space and neighborhood concerns being deferred until next year. Amid the acrimony, Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Alexander Padro announced that concerns about the plans for the new Banneker High School would be on the agenda for the next ANC 6E meeting, Nov. 5.

Shaw Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30

Nov. 30 will be Shaw Business Saturday, the neighborhood’s take on the national Small Business Saturday. Sponsored by American Express, Small Business Saturday promotes the patronage of local businesses during the holidays as an alternative to Black Friday shopping at big-box stores. The celebration led by Shaw Main Streets will include ribbon cuttings at new neighborhood businesses and the return of $5 “Shaw Bucks” coupons that will be accepted as cash at participating stores. The day will end with the annual Christmas tree lighting at City Market at O. More information on Shaw’s Small Business Saturday can be found at www.shawmainstreets.org. u

Shaw Responds To Crime Emergency by Pleasant Mann

decade ago, folks used to call this neighborhood the wild, wild west,” said Alexander Padro, who has represented Shaw as an elected Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner for 19 years. “We thought those days were over. But now I have lifelong neighborhood residents telling me they’re afraid to set foot outside their homes, others upset about bullet holes in their upper story apartment windows and business owners telling me they haven’t seen a police officer on foot all year. People feel unsafe.” On Sunday night, Sept. 29, a man was faShaw community gathers at the Watha T. Daniel Library to address tally shot in an exchange violent crime. Photo: Pleasant Mann of gunfire at Seventh and S streets NW, marking the beginning of a public safety crisis in Shaw. Security camera footage of the shooting ran repeatedly on every television news program the next day. The following Saturday night saw two people wounded from gunfire on the 1700 block of Seventh Street, followed by a teenaged girl shot on Sunday afternoon on P Street at City Market at O and a Sunday night incident with occupants of speeding cars on Sixth Street shooting at each other. The combination of incidents rattled the community. Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6E, which has most of central Shaw in its jurisdiction, called an emergency meeting on Oct. 9 at the Watha T. Daniel Library, with a follow-up meeting the next night at United House of Prayer on Seventh Street.

Emergency Meetings

The crowd for the Oct. 9 emergency meeting filled the room in the basement of the library, with the overflow spilling out into the hallway and up the stairs. Lamar Greene, Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) patrol chief, Patrol Services North, offered an overview of the citywide crime situation. The District’s

population has increased by 100,000 people over the past 10 years, with requests for police services going up by 120,000 calls. Overall, violent crimes have gone down, but there has been an increase in the most serious ones. So far this year, there have been 131 homicides, and robberies were also up. When the police go over criminal incidents every week, the same names come up over and over again because, despite arrests, judges are not sentencing offenders to significant jail time. The result is that offenders do not fear arrest. “I don’t think that we have effective punishments or effective options to change these folks’ behavior,” Greene said. Exacerbating the situation, Greene noted that the sentencing commission is actually reducing firearms violation penalties. The District’s Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act reduces penalties for very violent offenses; and the DC Council rejected Mayor Bowser’s fiscal year 2020 budget request for 200 new police officers, who would be exclusively on foot patrol. Greene suggested creating community teams to hold the entire District’s criminal justice system accountable. Third District Commander Stuart Emerman gave an update on the situation in ANC 6E, including a homicide at the edge of 6E and three other shooting incidents, all still under investigation. He stated that MPD had gotten approval for overtime to deploy more officers in the area, the 3D Crime Suppression Team had also been working in Shaw and a temporary police camera was placed at Seventh and S streets. The commander encouraged the installation of more private cameras in the neighborhood. But, although there were 21 arrests for guns in the area this year, only one of the offenders is still in jail. “The fear of the judicial system is not there,” Emerman observed. (continued on page 33)

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dvisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6E held its monthly meeting for October at the Northwest One Library, 155 L Street NW, on Tuesday evening, Oct. 1. Chair Alex Marriott (6E05) called the meeting to order with Alexander Padro (6E01), Michael Brown (6E02, treasurer), Frank Wiggins (6E03, vice chair), Rachelle Nigro (6E04, secretary) and Kevin Rodgers (6E07) in attendance. There was a quorum to conduct official business.

Police Service Area (PSA) Reports

Lieutenant Andelman from the First District reported five violent crimes and approximately 30 property crimes for the month. From year to year, the numbers are flat, although any crime is serious. Lieutenant Ross of the Third District said that in the ANC 6E portion of 3D, crime decreased 30 percent, largely due to a decline in property crimes. There has been an uptick in robberies, but a number of robbery cases were closed lately. Third District’s Captain Kim spoke about the homicide that occurred on the night of Sept. 29 in Shaw. He said that police near the scene at Seventh and S streets NW actually heard the shots fired and immediately came to the scene, where one person was found wounded, who later died. The shooting was not random and probably arose from an altercation, since the victim was found with a gun of his own. Homicide had good leads on apprehending the suspects. The Third District has tried to closely monitor trouble spots identified by the community, with more bike units providing a visible presence in the neighborhood. Padro stated that there was a robbery just two blocks from the shooting the day after the homicide. There has to be more of a visible police presence in the neighborhood, he said. Kim replied that the Seventh Street area has the highest concentration of officers in the Third District, and that he tries to be responsive to specific requests for patrols. Wiggins asked if something could be done if a group on a corner is preventing people from using the sidewalk. Kim said that the police should be called if a group is preventing movement on a sidewalk. If there are items left on the sidewalk,

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by Pleasant Mann the police can call the Department of Public Works to pick them up and take them away. A member of the audience said that they had lived in Shaw for 10 years but had never felt less safe in the neighborhood than right now. Another resident near Sixth and S streets said that her husband had been recently assaulted there, and that a lady with her stroller had seen someone pull a gun on the street. Wiggins said that there could be more portable cameras put out, although they are expensive and there is the issue of where they should go. Kim said he would discuss the matter with the ANC chair. Nigro noted that she always brings up the crime problems at a plot of land owned by the Department of Parks and Recreation at Kirby Street and New York Avenue, but no one in the District government or police does anything about it. She also mentioned that one of her constituents was attacked inside the Kennedy Recreation Center, but no one has tried to rectify the problem. Padro said his experience shows that only when a zero-tolerance policy is implemented do incidents of violence go down. Brown added that if more residents get involved in addressing the crime problem, the police will become more responsive.

Non-Decision Presentations

Michelle Garcia, director of the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants, described the services her office provides. The office is a grantmaking organization that addresses the needs of victims of crime. It has responsibility for the District’s camera incentive program, under which the government provides rebates to purchasers of private surveillance cameras that could be used to help the police solve crimes. Residents who cannot make the initial outlay can get a voucher from the office to purchase a camera. The office also has a DC Victims hotline where primary crime victims or others affected by a crime can talk about the impact of the event and get direction to social services. Representatives from PEPCO updated the ANC on the company’s Capital Grid Project to improve the electrical network. Plans include constructing a new Mount Vernon substation at the

corner of New Jersey Avenue and K Street NW. The company plans to have a neighborhood advisory committee on the project. Work on the first phase of the grid project, a new 10-mile electrical transmission line, will start next year.

Decriminalizing Sex Work in the District

Yasmin Vafa, from the group Rights4Girls, started a discussion on a proposal before the DC Council to decriminalize sex work in the District. She said her experience working with young girls who had been trafficked argued against the legislation. While a number of states and localities had considered such legislation, the one that did pass a decriminalization law, Rhode Island, decided to reverse itself after seeing the effects. Weakening laws on sex work tends to drive up demand for prostitution and creates a problem with trafficking of young girls and the creation of makeshift temporary brothels. Vafa also complained that the proponents of decriminalization were being disingenuous by naming the bill the “Community and Safety Health Act” and limiting debate by holding hearings on Oct. 17, earlier than had been originally proposed. Padro moved that the ANC oppose the measure before the DC Council and request to have the scheduled hearing postponed. The motion passed with five yes and one abstention.

Alcoholic Beverage Control

Oyster Oyster, a new restaurant at 1440 Eighth St. NW, asked for ANC support for permanent and stipulated Class C liquor licenses. The restaurant had given an introductory presentation at the September ANC meeting, noting that the establishment at City Market at O would have 40 seats with a small summer garden of 25 seats. The commission voted unanimously to support the license application.

Zoning and Planning Committee

There was request to support a Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) application for 509 O Street NW, a vacant lot, for a variance to increase the

(continued from page 31) floor area ratio and allow a spiral staircase. Committee Chair Tony Brown said that the committee approved the request. The commission voted to support the zoning variance.

Transportation Advisory Committee

A project at 1201 Fourth St. NW wanted support for a public space permit for a front-facing bay window, and for allowing the use of the sidewalk to bring building materials to the project. The commission passed a motion supporting the public space request. Quadrangle Development asked approval for the transportation plan for a large apartment building it is constructing at 811 Third St. NW. After the presentation began, the chair said he had not been told that the developer was seeking a formal approval. Padro suggested that the commission table the issue and refer it to the next Transportation Committee meeting for review. The motion to table the issue was approved. Committee Chair Alex Lopez presented draft testimony that the committee wanted to submit on three of four bills being discussed before the DC Council’s Transportation Committee on Oct. 24. The bills are the Vision Zero Enhancement Omnibus Amendment Act, the Mandatory Protected Cycling Lane Amendment Act and the Curb Extensions Act. Lo-

pez said that the draft testimony supports the three bills, although it suggests some changes. Wiggins said he objected to the provisions of one bill that requires the installation of a new bike lane after every road is repaved. Marriott moved to express the ANC’s support for the Vision Zero Enhancement and Curb Extensions bills to the council’s Transportation Committee. Padro wanted to amend the resolution to have the Vision Zero bill increase the ANC comment period from 30 to 45 days. The amended resolution passed by four yes, two abstentions.

Banneker Resolution

Padro said current plans for the construction of a new Banneker Academic High School in Shaw show that the space allocated to the neighboring dog park and skate park may be as much as 30 percent less than they currently have. Padro asked the ANC to pass a resolution opposing the new plans for the park space next to the school. The resolution passed unanimously. Next Meeting ANC 6E held its next meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Its meeting for December is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 3. Visit www.anc6e.org for more information. u

Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen, who is chair of the council’s Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, said that he had seen more of a police presence on the street lately. One problem with officer retention had been a retirement bubble, which he believes is over now. Allen has asked the Office of Neighborhood Safety to look at violenceprevention programs for Shaw. Comments started with Padro, who observed that over his nearly two decades as a commissioner, the most effective tactic had been to field foot patrol officers with a single beat. Padro concluded, “This sense of lawlessness [in the neighborhood] has to be brought under control. We have done it before and can do it again.” Commissioner Rachelle Nigro seconded the push for foot patrols, adding that one of her constituents had been threatened by afterhours trespassers at the Kennedy Recreation Center. Councilmember Allen noted that when he asked the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) to address mobs conducting open air parties on the sidewalk outside the recreation center, the response was that they could not do it with their limited staff. Nigro said that the people at DPR need to be fired, drawing applause from the audience. ANC Chair Alex Marriott concluded that the issues came down to the need for more foot patrols and violence-prevention efforts. The Central Shaw Neighborhood Association convened a follow-up meeting on crime in Shaw on Oct. 21 at New Bethel Baptist Church. After church pastor Reverend Dexter Nutall welcomed the crowd of 50 to the church, Councilmember Allen spoke briefly. He said that he wanted to address the roots of violence in the community. The city had done violence interruption but had stopped until recently. Allen is trying to develop a neighborhood working group on crime issues. Third District Commander Emerman announced that Shaw will be part of the District’s Fall Crime Initiative, which provides additional police resources. The effort will be led by 3D Captain Han Kim. Anita Laroue, the US Attorney’s prosecutor assigned to the Third District, mentioned that the US Attorney, in almost every weapons violation case, asks for the person to be held in jail, but judges do not always agree to the request.

Mayor’s Public Safety Walk

A large contingent of District officials and neighborhood residents gathered in the Progression Place plaza at Seventh and S streets NW on Wednesday, Oct. 23, for a Public Safety Walk with Mayor Muriel Bowser. Cabinet members came to help address issues encountered on the walk that could improve public safety in Shaw and Logan Circle. Commander Emerman announced the arrest of two drug dealers on the 1900 block of Seventh Street. Then the crowd moved down Seventh Street and later turned west toward Logan Circle, stopping to meet with concerned residents and business and daycare-center owners. Vacant lots, homeless encampments and alleys and sidewalks in disrepair were among the items noted for attention.

Business Owners and Community Leaders Remain Concerned

Following a shooting on the 2000 block of Eighth Street NW on Nov. 1, Eric Heidenberger, one of the owners of Shaw’s Tavern and 801 Restaurant and Bar, observed that “this has really gone too far and the crime in Shaw is more than concerning. Our sales have dropped significantly, my staff is concerned for their safety. We had another shooting steps from one of our businesses last night. My general manager had to tell guests to hide behind walls as loud gunshots rang out just feet away.” The bar owner’s brother and business partner, Alex Heidenberger, added regarding the shootings, “Most of these seem to begin with petty personal arguments that quickly escalate to a gun being drawn.” On a brighter note, Eric Heidenberger noted, “We have noticed an increase in foot patrol and bike officers. MPD presence is and will always be a reassuring sign to our staff and the neighborhood.” Commissioner Padro is also encouraged by increased police visibility in the neighborhood. “But what happens once the shootings stop? If we don’t see dedicated foot patrol officers back on the street every day, it’s only a matter of time before we’re back at the OK Corral.” u

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Homecoming, Trees and Festivities: Fall in Bloomingdale. by Finn Day

Volunteers plant a tree in the Park at LeDroit. Photo: Finn Day

St. George’s Episcopal Church Homecoming

St. George’s Episcopal Church (www. stgeorgesdc.org), 160 U St. NW, held its homecoming on Oct. 6. The morning began with guest speaker Reverend Allison St. Louis leading the service. Reverend Louis currently serves as aﬃliate faculty and spiritual director at Virginia Theological Seminary. The service was followed by a blessing of the animals on the church’s front lawn. Back inside, congregants spoke

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about their experience with the church and what being a part of the community has meant to them. The day finished with a concert featuring individual performances of songs by cellists Cheyenne Boyce and Cameron Dashiell. St. George’s was founded in 1930 as an Episcopal Church for African Americans. The church has maintained a strong bond with Howard University. Holy Eucharist is held Fridays at noon as well as Sundays at 7:30 and 10:00 a.m.

Casey Trees and Friends of the Park

On Saturday, Oct. 12, Casey Trees teamed up with Friends of the Park to plant trees in the Park at LeDroit. More than 60 volunteers worked well into the afternoon, planting 58 new trees. The species planted included river birch, linden, American elm, tulip poplar and juneberry. The trees will provide a canopy when fully grown but will not overwhelm the space. Casey Trees selected trees that

would mix well with the greenery already present in the park. This time of year is perfect for planting since it allows the new trees to embed themselves deep in the earth by spreading their roots. Casey Trees (www.caseytrees. org), established in 2002, is a DCbased nonprofit committed to restoring, enhancing and protecting the tree canopy in the nation’s capital. Its goal is to reach a 40% canopy by 2032 (it is currently 38%), and it believes there is potential for the canopy to reach 55%. The “Take Action” sec-

Cameron Dashiell singing at St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homecoming. Photo: Kent

tion of the Casey Trees website lists volunteering opportunities in the upcoming weeks all over DC. Friends of the Park at LeDroit strives to beautify and support the local park. The 58 trees planted at the park will need watering once a week for the next couple of years, and the community will be relied upon for the maintenance. If you want to adopt a tree, check out the Facebook page of Friends of the Park at LeDroit and get in touch. The park is next to the Gage Eckington Dog Park as well as the Common Good City Farm.

Langley Elementary Fall Festival

On the final Saturday in October, Langley Elementary School (www. langleyelementary.org) held its fall

festival in the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parking lot. Families got together and enjoyed a variety of fall-themed activities and treats. Tables were set up for kids to participate in various arts and crafts, like painting miniature pumpkins, making bracelets or designing a Batman mask. Many kids wore their newly created Halloween masks as they ran around the lot and jumped in the bounce house. Some showed up in costumes that they will likely wear all the way through Halloween and even a few days after. A table with a cornucopia of baked goods offered something sweet to snack on. Attendees had their choice of pumpkin-flavored cookies or cakes, orange Rice Krispies treats, classic chocolate chip cookies and more. Another option was the food truck of Far East Taco Grille (635 Florida Ave. NE, www.fareasttacogrille.com). u

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The Magic Flute Family Look-In

On Nov. 23. 1:30 p.m., see how opera comes to life at the Kennedy Center. In this introduction to opera designed for children and families, audience members will experience excerpts from The Magic Flute along with insight into behind-the-scene aspects. A whimsical production designed by children’s author/illustrator Maurice Sendak sets a playful landscape for this enchanting fairy tale. Join handsome prince Tamino and his silly sidekick Papageno as they set out on a fantastic journey to rescue the kidnapped Pamina in this special opera exploration. Starting one hour before the performance, hands-on activities let children get up close with the instruments they’ll see played on the stage. This is a sensory-friendly performance. Sensory-friendly performances are designed to create a performing arts experience that is welcoming to all families, including those with children with autism or other sensory sensitivities. Best for ages 5, up. $15 to $50. Run time, one hour. kennedy-center.org.

A Magical Piñata

A seemingly plain clay pot magically transports Cucha, a selfish and lonely girl, from her town of Zapotoco, Mexico, to a mysterious jungle. There she encounters Parrot Rivera, a jungle muralist who paints the future; Señor Chapulin, a soccer star with the heart of the present; and Burro Burrito, a farmer who plows the past. But the evil Monkey King and his silly Sidekick know the clay pot is really a magical piñata and scheme to steal it from her. Through Cucha’s journey, she discovers the

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magic of the mundane, the roots of cultural pride and the power of sharing. $22. The Magical Piñata is on stage at the Keegan Theater, 1742 Church St. NW, Dec. 14 to 30 at 11 a.m. keegantheatre.com.

Shaw Library Story Time

Shaw Library’s Family Story Times on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. are packed full of books and activities designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Promoting language and literacy skills, these story times are a great way to further a child’s lifelong love of reading and learning. Children

and their grownups are encouraged to actively engage and participate with the stories and activities during the program. Please note: Due to space constraints, staff may issue tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. Ask at the children’s desk whether tickets are required. Shaw Library is at 1630 Seventh St. NW. dclibrary.org/watha.

Donate Children’s Books

Donations of new and gently used children’s books can be dropped off until Dec. 1 during business hours at the Atlas Performing Art’s Center

lobby, 1333 H St. NE or at the Mosaic Theater subscriptions table during performances of Theory. Books will be donated to local elementary schools after being used on the set of Eureka Day. For more questions, contact drew@mosaictheater.org.

Discovery Theater

On Nov. 21, 22, 25 and 26, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m., enjoy Grandma’s Thanksgiving Visit at the Discovery Theater, Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW, on the National Mall. Back by popular demand! Grandma has arrived for the holi-

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Thanksgiving Day Little Turkey Fun Run

Join So Others Might Eat in supporting DC’s hungry and homeless by participating in the Thanksgiving Day Trot for Hunger at Freedom Plaza. Proceeds benefit thousands of homeless families and single adults by providing much-needed food, clothing and healthcare. The only turkey trot in the District, the Trot for Hunger is a tradition for thousands and a meaningful way to remember people in need on Thanksgiving Day. The kids one-mile fun run is at 8:30 a.m. Registration is $15 in advance and day-of. Parents may accompany their children on the run. Read more and register at soome.convio.net.

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day and that can only mean making puppets, cooking together, washing the car and learning lots of fun new things. For ages 3 to 6. Tickets are $6 per child, $3 for under two and $8 for adults. discoverytheater.org.

Step Afrika!’s Holiday Show

Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show is at The Atlas on H Street NE from Dec. 12 to 22. Stomping feet and clap hands to energetic beats from Step Afrika! and special guest, DJ Frosty the Snowman. The show is suitable for ages 4, up. Tickets are $25 to $45. The Atlas, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org.

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Newsies at Arena

In the summer of 1899, the newsboys of New York City took on two of the most powerful men in the country--Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst--and won. Inspired by true events, the Broadway smash hit is a testament to the power of standing up and speaking out. The Tony Award-winning musical features fan-favorites like “Carrying the Banner,” “King of New York” and “Seize the Day.” Newsies is at Arena Stage through Dec. 22. Arena’s Family Fun Pack is available: four seats for $129. Orders must include a minimum of two patrons

between ages 5 and 17. It cannot be combined with any other offer or applied to previously purchased tickets; limit two Family Fun Packs per household. Must be purchased by phone or in person. Other restrictions may apply. arenastage.org.

Shake Up Your Saturday

Shake Up Your Saturday is a free program that takes place on the first Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. for ages 4 to 7 and 11 a.m. for ages 7 to 11. Designed by the Folger Shakespeare Library, Education Division, these programs are led by an experienced team of

educators, docents and teaching artists. Family members of all ages are welcome to join the fun. The remaining fall program is Dec. 7, I Take My Leave. Get reservations at events.folger.edu.

Family Messiah

On Dec. 7, noon to 1:30 PM, join Washington National Cathedral for Handel’s beloved “Messiah,” and experience this Christmas classic in a space as Handel would have intended. The Cathedral’s soaring architecture and Gothic splendor offers a space unlike any other in Washington to experience

Native American Family Fun Day

On Friday, Nov. 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the National Museum of the American Indian’s unique family celebration showcases Native culture through interactive dancing, games, storytelling, hands-on activities and make-and-takes, as well as music and dance presentations. The program features the Dineh Tah Navajo Dancers throughout the day. Join the museum in recognizing the many contributions of Native Americans to all aspects of life in the United States. americanindian.si.edu.

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Handel’s masterpiece. This is an abbreviated performance of “Messiah” highlights, perfect for busy families with young children. Tickets are $25 to $95; $15 for students. cathedral.org.

Harry Potter in Concert

Year Five begins! Between crushing on Cho Chang, studying for his O.W.L.s and the evergrowing number of detentions from Professor Umbridge, Harry Potter must find the time to discover the secret of his terrible nightmares. On Nov. 29 and 30 at 7 p.m.; and Dec. 1 at 2 p.m., see Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in Concert in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall presented in HD on a giant screen with composer Nicholas Hooper’s score played live by the National Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are $29 to $99. kennedy-center.org.

Three Cheers for Hippo

Three Cheers for Hippo by John Stalder will be read during story time at the National Air and Space Museum in the Space Race area on Nov. 9, 14, 15 and 16 at 11 a.m.; and Nov. 9 and 16, also at 1:30 p.m. Museum staff read stories about famous aviators, hot-air balloon flights, trips to Mars, characters visible in the night sky or creatures that have their own wings. Free. Each session includes one story and a hands-on activity. airandspace.si.edu.

Trains at the National Christmas Tree

The National Christmas Tree will be lit every day from approximately 4:30 p.m. to midnight as part of the America Celebrates display at the White House. This display is free to visit and will be open to the public. The National Park Service planted

a new National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse on Oct. 26. The 30-foot Colorado blue spruce is from Lebanon County, Pa. Visit the tree, surrounding model trains and decorations any time throughout the season. thenationaltree.org.

Baby Beats with Max and Root

On Nov. 15 and 16, 10 and 11:30 a.m., at the Atlas, two Beat Boxing Dads make music and songs the whole family can enjoy. Best for ages zero to 8. $15. The Atlas is at 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org.

Mr. Gumdrop

One snowy winter morning, Mr. Gumdrop prepares for his annual holiday party! When an unexpected and curious mouse appears, Mr. Gumdrop’s routine is thrown for a loop. Can these two wildly different characters work together to get the holi-

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day preparations done in time? This nonverbal, imaginative production captures the magic of making new friends and sharing ideas to accomplish big goals. $15. Best for ages 2 to 5. All patrons age one and above must have a ticket. On stage at the Atlas, Dec. 27 to 31. atlasarts.org.

Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Don’t let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! Starring an innovative mix of actors, puppets, songs and feathers, this world premiere Kennedy Center commission features a script by Mo Willems, creator of the best-selling “Pigeon” picture books, along with Muppet Babies executive producer Mr. Warburton, plus music by Deborah

Wicks La Puma. For ages 5, up. Plays in the Kennedy Center Family Theater, Nov. 23 to Jan. 5. $20. kennedy-center.org.

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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Leap through the wardrobe and into a winter wonderland in this dancebased adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s treasured novel from the Chronicles of Narnia. A remount of Imagination Stage’s Helen Hayes awardwinning 2012 production, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe tells the story of four siblings who journey from war-torn England to a magical land frozen in eternal winter, where the powerful lion Aslan leads them on a journey to discover their destiny. Music, modern dance

Season’s Greenings at the Botanic Garden

Season’s Greenings opens on Thanksgiving Day and remains open every day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Jan. 5, 2020. Remember that the best things in life are free: the fragrance of a freshly cut fir tree, the magic of holiday lights and sumptuous decorations and the delight of a child discovering the makebelieve world of model trains. This year’s Season’s Greenings explores botanic gardens from Hawaii to Maine. Free. 100 Maryland Ave. SW. usbg.gov. and breathtaking puppetry tell a story of love, sacrifice and redemption. For ages 5, up. Plays Nov. 23 to Jan. 25, at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD. imaginationstage.org.

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Photo: Courtesy of Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site

A Civil War Christmas

On Dec. 14, noon to 4 p.m., learn how Christmas was observed during the Civil War. The program features a Civil War-era Union Santa Claus who will interact with the public, present readings of “The Night Before Christmas,” and visit soldiers in camp. The museum will be decorated with festive greenery and a Victorian parlor tree. The reconstructed Officers’ Hut is the setting for holiday decorations in camp and soldiers opening Christmas boxes from home. Reenactors will interpret army life in winter camps and soldier-led tours of the historic fort will be conducted. Children can also make a Christmas card or ornament. Suggested donation is $2 per person or $5 per family. Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. Alexandria, VA. alexandriava.gov/FortWard.

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Margery Williams’s classic toy story gets a vibrant retelling in this new adaptation. When the Child gets the Rabbit for Christmas, she is at first disappointed in her gift. But as the two quest and adventure through her storybooks, both Rabbit and Child grow and care for each other. And they discover that love is the greatest force in the Universe and can make impossible things Real. On stage at Adventure Theatre at Glen Echo, Nov. 15 to Jan. 1. All ages. Tickets are $19.50 and can be purchased online at adventuretheatre-mtc.org or by calling 301-634-2270. Here’s the remaining lineup: The Snowy Day and Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats, Feb. 14 to March 29, 2020; Lyle the Crocodile, April 24 to May 31, 2020.

The Nutcracker

A Washington tradition for 30 years, The Nutcracker is the story of Clara-Marie’s favorite toy and their adventure together in the land of the Sugarplum Fairy. Music from Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet blends with marionettes and costume characters to create this unique production. $12. On stage at Glen Echo, Nov. 29 to Dec. 29. Recommended for ages 5, up. thepuppetco.org.

Family Dances at Glen Echo

On Nov. 10, 3 to 5 p.m., the Folklore Society of Greater Washington hosts an family afternoon dance. All ages are welcome. Admission is $5 for age 4, older. Glen Echo Park is at 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD. 301-634-2222. glenechopark.org. Have an item for the Notebook? Email the information to bulletinboard@hillrag.com. u

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

Price BR

HOMES 14th Street Corridor 4608 8th St NW

450,000

Adams Morgan 1759 Hobart St NW

901,000

3 4

Bloomingdale 39 Adams St NW 20 S St NW 78 R St NW 12 Rhode Island Ave NW 142 Adams St NW

1,339,000 1,320,000 1,045,000 1,010,000 949,000

Columbia Heights 1202 Quincy St NW 518 Lamont St NW 2931 NW 11th St NW 607 Columbia Rd NW 3723 New Hampshire Ave NW 2624 11th St NW 506 Columbia Rd NW

885,100 720,000 700,000 655,559 602,000 506,500 480,000

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

Dupont 1535 15th St NW 1545 18th St NW #P25

925,000 42,500

Eckington 235 Florida Ave NW 325 W St NE

1,150,000 565,000

7 4

Adams Morgan

1644 Beekman Pl NW #D 1606 Belmont St NW #A 1700 Kalorama Rd NW #401 2456 Ontario Rd NW #1 2328 Champlain St NW #315 1700 Kalorama Rd NW #205 2550 17th St NW #601 1855 Calvert St NW #104 2009 Belmont Rd NW #204 1829 California St NW #102

2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2

Bloomingdale

81 U St NW #A 22 Bryant St NW #2 58 NW T St NW #3 58 NW T St NW #4 22 Bryant St NW #1

729,000 650,000 560,000 536,000 505,000

3 2 2 1 2

Central

1111 25th St NW #521 2425 L St NW #332 920 I St NW #1006 1150 K St NW #1308 1099 22nd St NW #102 400 Massachusetts Ave NW #201 631 D St NW #434 915 E St NW #102 777 7th St NW #922

940,000 775,000 665,000 610,000 605,000 519,750 399,999 325,000 435,000

2 2 1 2 1 1 1 0 1

Chinatown 809 6th St NW #13

370,000

Columbia Heights

1362 Perry Pl NW #2 2817 13th NW #2 1954 2nd St NW 1,425,000 3 1323 Girard St NW #4 2104 1st St NW 1,150,000 5 1014 Park Rd NW #B 40 U St NW 1,150,000 5 1356 Newton St NW #B 139 Adams St NW 927,000 3 3014 Sherman Ave NW #1 331 U St NW 868,000 3 1352 Quincy St NW #2 343 Elm St NW 705,000 3 3535 13th St NW #Ph 1338 Fairmont St NW #2 Logan Circle 625 Park Rd NW #101 1206 T St NW 1,500,000 6 1472 Harvard St NW #3 2030 13th St NW 1,074,995 3 1321 Euclid St NW #302 1509 Swann St NW 2,162,500 4 1451 Belmont St NW #13 1452 Q St NW 720,000 2 1352 Quincy St NW #1 1390 Kenyon St NW #506 Old City #2 1390 Kenyon St NW #510 1417 17th St NW 1,649,000 3 700 Quincy St NW #2 38 New York Ave NW 1,025,000 2 1348 Euclid St NW #204 1390 Kenyon St NW #713 Shaw 1417 Chapin St NW #408 1621 Marion St NW 1,395,000 4 2619 University Pl NW #1 1711 6th St NW 840,000 2 2901 16th St NW #102 1549 9th St NW 650,000 3 701 Lamont St NW #25 1020 Monroe St NW #302 U Street Corridor 1401 Columbia Rd NW #202 2245 12th Pl NW 726,000 2 1355 Shepherd St NW #1 1342 W St NW 1,282,000 2 1465 Columbia Rd NW #303 1390 Kenyon St NW #730 1324 Euclid St NW #1 Condo 1334 Belmont St NW #2 3205 Georgia Ave NW #203 14Th Street Corridor 1466 Harvard St NW #2B 2125 14th St NW #628 790,000 2 1390 Kenyon St NW #419 1418 W St NW #305 572,125 2 625 Park Rd NW ##104

Ledroit Park

817,500 815,000 799,000 695,000 679,000 590,000 515,000 510,000 422,000 190,000

1,052,000 975,000 885,000 880,000 820,000 715,000 699,900 680,000 660,000 659,000 645,000 640,000 632,500 626,900 615,000 589,950 585,000 574,900 573,000 572,000 555,000 535,000 520,000 517,000 515,000 495,000 487,000 482,000 470,000 451,500 450,000 391,000 377,000 349,000

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

3902 14th St NW #716 1458 Columbia Rd NW #211 1106 Columbia Rd NW #303 1438 Meridian Pl NW #Ll2 1458 Columbia Rd NW #300

344,900 324,900 310,000 264,900 210,000

1 1 1 1 0

Dupont 1330 New Hampshire Ave NW #925 1601 18th St NW #203 1833 S St NW #42 1718 P St NW #709 1711 Massachusetts Ave NW #623 2139 N St NW #4 1751 New Hampshire Ave NW #H 1724 17th St NW #3 1830 Jefferson Pl NW #1 1745 N St NW #606 1714 S St NW #S-A 1619 R St NW #104 1325 18th St NW #1007 1801 16th St NW #503 1545 18th St NW #616 1828 Riggs Pl NW #1 1727 Massachusetts Ave NW #405

427,000 399,999 355,000 353,000 288,000 1,756,000 901,000 749,000 685,000 670,000 515,000 497,500 445,000 399,999 384,900 370,000 255,025

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

Eckington 231 Seaton Pl NE #6 114 Todd Place NE #2

785,000 691,000

Ledroit Park 2201 2nd St NW #21

399,000

Logan Circle 1101 Q St NW #201 1321 R St NW #1 27 Logan Cir NW #4 1211 13th St NW #803 1 Logan Cir NW #5 1221 12th St NW #3 1645 13th St NW #B 1550 11th St NW #307 1616 11th St NW #301 1444 Church St NW #103 1225 N St NW #B 1441 Rhode Island Ave NW #305 1401 Church St NW #411 1120 Rhode Island Ave NW #1 1210 R St NW #B12 1536 15th St NW #5

924,900 545,000 1,400,000 965,000 925,500 729,900 700,000 639,900 587,000 535,000 519,900 510,000 500,000 470,000 210,900 560,000

Mt Vernon Square 301 Massachusetts Ave NW #205 460 New York Ave NW #803 400 Massachusetts Ave NW #1106 460 New York Ave NW #301 400 Massachusetts Ave NW #804 437 M St NW #3 440 L St NW #601 437 New York Ave NW #504 555 Massachusetts Ave NW #1407

637,500 545,000 538,000 469,000 350,000 269,000 605,000 504,000 497,000

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

Noma 1110 6th St NE #3

740,000

Old City #2 1750 16th St NW #21 1900 S St NW #302 460 New York Ave NW #906

702,000 588,000 540,000

2 2 2 1

437 New York Ave NW #206 1749 Church St NW #B 1418 W St NW #303 1340 Vermont Ave NW #6 1239 Vermont Ave NW #1007 1115 12th St NW #304

469,900 450,000 431,500 425,000 365,000 349,500

Penn Quarter

631 D St NW #241 915 E St NW #316

750,000 434,900

1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1

Shaw

928 O St NW #2 1545 6th St NW #2 1515 11th St NW #2-2 2030 8th St NW #209 1412 5th St NW #1 430 Warner St NW #1 1240 4th St NW #300 806 Rhode Island Ave NW #1 2250 11th St NW #304 910 M St NW #1001 1839 NW 6th St NW #3 2030 8th St NW #304

1,475,000 1,370,000 920,000 799,000 749,999 740,000 675,000 674,900 525,000 500,000 480,000 448,500

Truxton Circle 23 Bates St NW #2

500,000

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

U Street Corridor

1405 W St NW #302 530,000 1 2000 16th St NW #305 455,000 1 2125 14th St NW #315W 1,560,000 3 2012 15th St NW #3 940,000 2 2101 11th St NW #105 721,125 2 1405 W St NW #402 553,000 1 2250 11th St NW #204 515,000 1 1624 U St NW #302 480,000 1 u

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