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Changing Hands • Don Denton

What’s on Washington • K. Donner

Theater Round Up • Barbara Wells

Insatiable • Celeste McCall

Jazz Project • Jean Keith Fagon

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W hat’s Wa s h i n g ton / C E L E B R AT E T H E WHARF OPENING/

On Oct. 12, 11 a.m., the Wharf opens with off a four-day celebration that includes live music, fireworks and festivities along the SW waterfront. Some highlights are daytime fireworks at noon on Oct. 12 and 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 12 and 15; live music and entertainment from noon to 9 p.m. on Thursday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday; and noon to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. There will be a Blessing of the Wharf at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Enjoy paddle boat excursions, yoga on the pier, buskers, s’mores at the Wharf fire pit, art wheels, kite flying, dragon boats and more. For the complete celebration schedule which includes performance listings and locations, visit wharfdc.com/sneakpeak.

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/RENOIR AND FRIENDS: LUNCHEON OF THE B O AT I N G PA RT Y /

This special exhibition will focus on The Phillips Collection’s celebrated Luncheon of the Boating Party (1880-1881) by Pierre-Auguste Renoir and the diverse circle of friends who inspired it. The first exhibition to focus on this singular masterwork in more than 20 years, it is comprised of more than 40 carefully chosen paintings, drawings, pastels, watercolors and photographs from public and private collections around the world that reveal the story of Luncheon of the Boating Party. Renoir and Friends: Luncheon of the Boating Party is on exhibition at The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW, from Oct. 7 to Jan. 7, 2018. phillipscollection.org. Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Luncheon of the Boating Party, 1880–81. Oil on canvas, 51 1/4 x 69 1/8 in. The Phillips Collection, Washington, DC, Acquired 1923

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The Ship of Tolerance, Zug, 2016 Photo: Luis Eduardo Martinez Fuentes

Competitors share their shucked oysters with the crowd after the judges are done evaluating their performance.

A Perfect Harmony – Visualisation by 59 Productions. Shirine Babb (Cleopatra) and Cody Nickell (Mark Antony). Photo: James Kegley

/ U S N AT I O N A L OYSTER F E S T I VA L I N S T. M A RY ’ S COUNTY/

The 51st Annual US National Oyster Festival is on Oct. 21, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, 42455 Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown, MD. Stewed, raw, fried or scalded oysters are available. Seafood lovers can feast on fried clams, scallops, soft crab sandwiches, crab cakes, shrimp, fried fish and seafood chowder. Food is pay-as-you-eat. The National Oyster Cook-Off is on Saturday. It has three contest divisions: Hors d’oeuvres, soups and stews, and main dishes. The festival’s main event is the National Oyster Shucking Championship held on Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 2 to 5:30 p.m. The National Championship is on Sunday from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Shuckers from around the country compete by preparing 24 pre-selected oysters, perfectly. The oysters are then offered to the crowd in the stands. Read more at usoysterfest.com.

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/THE UTOPIAN P R O J E C T S AT THE HIRSHHORN/

Ilya and Emilia Kabakov: The Utopian Projects features more than twenty whimsical models by acclaimed Russian-born artists Ilya and Emilia Kabakov. These maquettes are elaborate, miniaturized versions of massive projects from around the globe, which the artists have created collaboratively over the past thirty years. Offering a rare glimpse into the duo’s artistic process, these creations are perfect for the Hirshhorn’s youngest visitors, inviting viewers of all ages into a surreal world in miniature. Opening nearly thirty years after the Hirshhorn hosted Ilya Kabakov’s first major US exhibition, The Utopian Projects coincides with the artists’ first major international museum exhibition at the Tate Modern in London. hirshhorn.si.edu.

/FREER AND SACKLER GALLERIES REOPEN/

As the specially commissioned centerpiece of the weekend-long reopening celebration on Oct. 14 and 15, “A Perfect Harmony” will see the facade of the

Freer become a vast canvas for a projection-mapping event for with five performances on the evening of Oct. 14 at 7:45 p.m., 8:45 p.m., 9:45 p.m., 10:45 p.m. and 11:45 p.m. Using the latest technology, the 12-minute animated artwork traces the history of the Freer and Sackler Galleries. “A Perfect Harmony” will light up the Washington night in an empowering and not-to-be-missed celebration of art and ideas. asia.si.edu/reopening.

/ANTONY AND C L E O PAT R A AT THE FOLGER/

Folger Theatre launches its 2017/18 season of power, passion, and politics with William Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra. Julius Caesar is no more. Mark Antony at the peak of his political power is ensconced in Egypt at the side of the irresistible Cleopatra. Torn between his military duty toward Rome and his passionate love affair with Cleopatra, Antony finds himself engaged in both war and romance. Shakespeare’s classic encompasses politics and power, love and jealousy, alliance and misalliance. Antony and Cleopatra is on stage at the Folger Shakespeare Theatre from Oct. 10 to Nov. 19. Folger Shakespeare Theatre, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu.

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Young Lioness with Her First Cubs, Serengeti, 2012, by Michael Nichols. Photo: Michael Nichols/National Geographic

/ M I L I TA RY B A N D S CHRISTMAS SHOWS T I C K E T AVA I L A B I L I T Y /

/VIRGINIA WINE F E S T I VA L /

On Oct. 14 and 15 from noon to 6 PM, the Virginia Wine Festival will be held for the first time at Old Town Alexandria. The 42nd festival presents over 200 of Virginia’s best wineries, craft exhibitors, seminars and incredible music on the Potomac River waterfront. Discover gourmet food trucks, Virginia products, freshly shucked oysters, top bands and children’s activities. General admission is $35 with a $65 VIP ticket for early admission and exclusive tastings. Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St., Alexandria, VA. virginiawinefest.com.

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On Oct. 21 from 4 to 6 p.m., discover the Harvest Jazz Night at Kenilworth Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. There will be live music from 4 to 6 p.m. and a special evening park tour at 5 p.m. Please remember to bring a chair, blanket and a picnic to hear music under the stars. The Friends of Kenilworth Park also will give a special shout-out to the volunteers, partners, community members and friends who help keep the place running. There is a large parking lot at the Aquatic Gardens. If the lot is full, street parking is available. friendsofkenilworthgardens.org. u

Deck the halls! The US Army Band “Pershing’s Own” Christmas concerts are on Dec. 1, 8 p.m.; Dec. 2, 3 and 8 p.m.; and Dec. 3, 3 p.m. Visit usarmyband.com starting on Nov. 1, 10 a.m., to order free tickets. The US Air Force Band Christmas concerts are on Dec. 9, 3 and 8 p.m. and Dec. 10, 3 p.m. Tickets available online in November at usafband.af.mil. US Navy Band Christmas concerts are Dec. 16, 3 and 8 p.m. and Dec. 17, 3 p.m. Tickets will be available in late October at navyband.navy.mil/holiday_concert. These holiday concerts are all free (tickets go fast) and at the DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D St. NW. Seating is general admission. Patrons Photo: Courtesy of the Virginia Wine Festival with tickets are seated on a first-come, first-served basis one hour prior to show time. No tickets are required 15 minutes prior to start time.

/“WILD: MICHAEL NICHOLS” PHOTOGRAPHY E X H I B I T I O N AT N AT I O N A L GEOGRAPHIC/

See extraordinary images of wildlife and wild places through the eyes of legendary photographer and former National Geographic magazine Editor at Large for Photography Michael “Nick” Nichols. Visitors will travel to the remotest reaches of the globe through Nick’s stunning, evocative, and technically innovative photos of our natural world. $15. “Wild: Michael Nichols” is on display from Oct. 12 to Jan. 12, 2018 at the National Geographic Museum, 1145 17th St. NW, which is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. nationalgeographic.org.

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/AS A NEW SEASON D AW N S , T H E A C T O R ’ S THE THING

by Barbara Wells

very September we Washingtonians are spoiled by theater, as dozens of local companies roll out award-winning plays with stellar directors at the helm. Yet amid this embarrassment of riches, uncertainty plagues me until the casts are announced. Unlike Shakespeare, I can’t be sure the play’s the thing. For me, it’s the actors. Sadly, I’m not familiar with every actor who takes the stage, but I’ve seen enough of them to feel I know a few. I’ve even startled several when I spotted them around town, expressing my admiration and asking what they were up to next. I trust them to seek out promising projects and great directors, and even when they make a poor choice, I know they’ll bring something special to their roles. Washington’s theaters have announced the casts for only a fraction of the season’s plays, but among this selection some of my favorite actors bring a flutter of excitement. So far, these are the performances I look forward to this fall.

til finally landing a wide array of leading roles — from Othello at the Folger Theatre to Scrooge at Ford’s. He’s played leaders, losers, and everymen, black and white, of every background, with aplomb, lending a resounding voice and deep humanity that few actors can match.

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Craig Wallace assumes the role of Willy Loman in this Arthur Miller classic, once more taking on the challenge of nontraditional casting that’s been a hallmark of his work since his first appearance with the Shakespeare Theatre Company 30 years ago. From his early roles as silent shepherds and soldiers, Wallace advanced to supporting roles on stages across the city un-

Craig Wallace as Willy Loman with cast members Thomas Keegan, Kimberly Schraf, and Danny Gavigan for Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman.” Photo: Scott Suchman.

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WHO DO YOU LOVE?/

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This story of a young Cuban man’s research into the fate of the S.S. St. Louis at the hands of the Nazis leads him to a reclusive writer, portrayed by Washington theater veteran Brigid Cleary. I vividly remember her riveting performance in a 2004 production of Homebody/Kabul by Theatre J and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. Playwright Tony Kushner opened the play with a widely criticized monologue, lasting nearly one hour, on 3,000 years of Afghan history. But Cleary’s rendition left me breathless. If she can handle that, she can do anything.

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Tom Story excels in challenging serious roles. In Mosaic Theater Company’s Blood Knot, he was outstanding as Morris, the conflicted son of a black woman who has been passing for white in South Africa, and he appeared as Prior Walter, abandoned and alone and suffering from AIDS, in Round House’s Angels in America. But Story is also a hoot. I can’t wait to see him play God in this play with a script by David Javerbaum, who won 13 Emmy Awards writing for The Daily Show. The show also features the delightful Jamie Smithson as the angel Gabriel. Smithson was the best thing about Signature Theatre’s production of Cake Off, delivering hilarious portrayals of a wickedly sinister emcee, a devil-may-care veteran contestant, and a legendary stop-at-nothing champion of a cutthroat baking competition.

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Cody Nickell has been a stalwart performer at the Folger Theatre for years, with a flair for wit and romance that earned Helen Hayes Award nominations for leading roles in The Taming of the Shrew and Arcadia. And as the Earl of Leicester in the Folger’s production of Mary Stuart, he effortlessly weaved through episodes of conspiracy, seduction, despair, and remorse, more than holding his own in wooing the formidable Holly Twyford as Queen Elizabeth and Kate Eastwood Norris as Queen Mary. Nickell has all the makings of a stirring Mark Antony opposite acclaimed New York actress Shirine Babb, and the production in the round promises extra intensity and intimacy.

/PETER PAN, SYNETIC THEATER, OCT. 18–NOV. 19/

Anyone who saw Alex Mills’ adorable Puck in the Synetic production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, followed soon after by his terrifying performance in Jekyll and Hyde, has witnessed his spellbinding blend of physical movement and passionate expression. He’s perfectly cast as Peter Pan, bringing a boyish appeal with dark undercurrents. Ryan Sellers, another Synetic veteran, is the picture of Captain Hook. Sellers’ stern demeanor, which played to great effect in Signature’s West Side Story, is softened by the good humor showcased last year in the Folger Theater’s Second Shepherd’s Play and many children’s productions at Imagination Stage. What a fine duet.

/ ARENA STAGE, PAJAMA GAME, OCT. 27–DEC. 24/

For this classic musical, Broadway actress Nancy Anderson returns to D.C., where I last saw her musical talents in the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream in 2012 and Side By Side By Sondheim at Signature Theatre six years ago. She’s joined by the incomparable Edward Gero, who’s been busy portraying Antonin Scalia in the Originalist at Arena Stage and around the country. He’s always been outstanding, whether playing Mark Rothko in Red, Richard Nixon in Nixon’s Nixon, or Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, as well as in scores of Shakespeare Theatre Company productions. I’m also eager to see Britney Coleman, who makes her Arena Stage debut as Babe. I

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had never heard of her until I witnessed her dazzling rendition of “I’m Not at All in Love” at Arena’s season preview event. Now I know she’s a big reason to see the show.

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This comedy about two actors determined to compile the lost works of their friend William Shakespeare would easily grab my attention. But the photo of Todd Scofield on the Round House webpage for the show (appearing even before casting was announced) had me sold. I always enjoy watching this multifaceted actor, who has become practically ubiquitous in Washington. He’s turned up as the frustrated, sputtering Gooper in Round House’s Cat on a Hot Tin Roof; as the gentle father of Pearl in Imagination Stage’s The Little Mermaid; and in countless supporting roles at the Folger and Shakespeare theaters. And as C.S. Lewis in Freud’s Last Session at Theatre J, Scofield provided the perfect balance of optimistic strength and assuredness opposite Rick Foucheux’s abrasive, depressed Sigmund Freud.

/ MOSAIC THEATER COMPANY, QUEENS GIRL IN AFRICA, JAN. 4–FEB. 4/

Mosaic’s Queens Girl in Africa features the quietly powerful Erika Rose as Jacqueline Marie Butler, who sails to Nigeria after the assassination of her father’s close friend Malcolm X. A Woolly Mammoth company member, Rose stood out among the massive cast of Mosaic’s Unexplored Interior as an American struggling to unravel the Rwandan genocide, and she won a Helen Hayes Award for her mesmerizing portrayal of Hawa, a brutalized Muslim woman who has lost her entire family, in Theater J’s production of In Darfur. Yet she was equally at home as Curtis, a servant baffled by the behavior of Kate and Petruchio in Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Taming of the Shrew. Who do YOU love? Be on the lookout. Chances are, they’ll turn up on a Washington stage soon. Barbara Wells is a writer and editor for Reingold, a social marketing communications firm. She and her husband live on Capitol Hill. u

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Weinstein. Among her creations is an offbeat concoction /FOOD, BOOZE, AND BOOKS/ called Frambibimbap – a framboise cocktail with KorePeering into the Petworth Citizen & Reading Room, an-style goodies to be plucked and devoured with chopwe felt we had time-traveled back to the 1940s. Remisticks. Closed Monday, Hank’s is at 819 Upshur St. NW. niscent of an Edward Hopper painting, the dark yet Call 202-290-1808 or visit www.hankscocktailbar.com. welcoming bar was busy for a Monday night. Bartender Chantal Tseng’s Punch Bowl was an orange margarita; /IVY CITY GREEN DOOR... other cocktails included a raspberry rum Collins, Frisco AND MORE/ sour, tequila honey bee. But we decided on wine – a As usual, there’s a lot happening in Ivy City. We’ve resmooth tempranillo/grenache red blend and a sauvignon blanc. Chef Jamie Rutherford’s small but eclectic menu changes regularly. A world traveler, Rutherford has attended the French Culinary Institute in California. In her kitchen, she is ably assisted by Jack Reyes. We began our repast with Rutherford’s “grilled house cracker,” presented with white anchovies and tiny fennel rounds. We mixed all this with cultured butter and slathered it on the crackers, an agreeable marriage of flavors and textures. Then we savored Traditional flan provides a delicious Moroccan squash soup, scented with dinner finale at La Puerta Verde in Ivy City. Photo: Celeste McCall fennel and cilantro and sprinkled with fried pepitas (pumpkin seeds). Our shared entrée was a trio of cently dined at La Puerta Verde, the neighborhood’s beautifully seasoned meatballs composed of ground eight-month-old hotspot. Hunkered next to sister pork, beef, a hint of anchovies, and ricotta. The meatballs restaurants Ari’s Diner and sports bar DOCK FC, La were crowned with roasted tomato sauce and a healthy Puerta Verde (Spanish for the Green Door) is part of scattering of greens. Rutherford certainly knows her Mindful Restaurant Group. Founder Ari Gejdenson way around a spice rack, and she often seasons with anwas inspired to create La Puerta after working with folks chovies as well. “It makes it oceany,” she explains. Dinof Mexican heritage. “It would be nearly impossible to ner for two with three drinks came to $71.50 before tip. run a restaurant in Washington without encountering Almost as impressive as Rutherford’s cooking is the the vibrant Mexican culture and community on a daily restaurant’s adjacent Reading Room (library). So many basis,” Gejdenson told City Paper. books! But forget finding the latest bestseller. InterLa Puerta Verde seats 85 guests – 60 in the main spersed with vintage clock radios, the books are grouped dining room and 25 at the bar. Chef Raymundo Oliva’s according to color, not author or title. No matter, each menu emphasizes authentic Mexican dishes – NOT weekend, bartender Tseng pairs a cocktail menu with a Tex-Mex – gleaned from traditional recipes, tapping literary theme. There’s also live music. mostly local ingredients. Proprietor Paul Ruppert unveiled Petworth CitiAt the entrance, we were greeted by a visual explozen four years ago. Located at 829 Upshur St. NW, it sion of talavera Mexican tiles. I love these colorful ceis closed on Tuesday. Call 202-722-2939 or visit www. ramics; we’ve decorated our kitchen and powder room PetworthCitizen.com. with Mexican motifs including those beautiful tiles. But La Puerta Verde’s design simply goes overboard with / K O R E A N C O C K TA I L / an embarrassment of riches. The bar area is likewise A few doors away, Hank’s Cocktail Bar (formerly the plastered with the patterned tiles, which clash with the Twisted Horn, referring to the mythical unicorn) welceiling’s exposed pipes and other stark, industrial elecomes a new beverage director/head bartender, Jessica

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Jack Reyes assists chef Jamie Rutherford in the Petworth Citizen kitchen. Photo: Celeste McCall

Accompanied by a margarita, chunky guacamole is scooped up with warm tortilla chips at Ivy City’s La Puerta Verde. Photo: Celeste McCall

ments. A saving grace: vibrant murals painted by local graffiti artist CHELOVE. Seated by the front window, catching the last of the late summer sun, we began with complimentary salsa, chunky with tomato, spices, and onion – not watery like so many versions –which we scooped up with warm tortilla chips. We were tempted to fill up, but there was more to come. A signature antojito (appetizer) is guacamole, grilled avocado smushed with lime, tomato, and red onion. We uncovered a prize at the bottom – big avocado chunks. I chose tostadas de pulpo (octopus), an unusual treatment of the eight-legged cephalopod. The slices were tossed with squid ink, adobo, pickled radishes, and liptingling diablo mayo. All this was

perched on a crispy corn tortilla. Peter ordered callo de hacha en aguachile, a quartet of perfectly grilled scallops swimming in chilled serano broth, along with onions, sliced cukes, chili oil, but too much lime juice. Next time we’ll tackle the whole, marinated grilled fish. We saved room for dessert: a decadently divine flan garnished with slender strawberry slices. Spoons flew as we shared the rich dessert. We still could not finish it, and took some home for breakfast the next morning. La Puerta Verde’s bar list specializes in margaritas and similar potables. I stuck with the classic version concocted with Silver Tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice. The frosty drink was among the best I’ve sipped north of Tampa. Peter quaffed sangria, a refreshing melange of wine, brandy, peach, and mint, topped with macerated fruit. We decided to forego the mezcal, another liquid house specialty, since the next day (Monday) was a “school day.” Dinner for two with a drink apiece came to $73 before tip; service was excellent. Located at 2001 Fenwick St. NE, La Puerta Verde is open for dinner, Tuesday through Sunday, closed Monday. For more information call 202-290-1827 or visit www.lapuertaverdedc.com. /BIG EASY DRINKING/ Across the street, the Big Chief, a New Orleans-style watering hole, has rolled in at 2002 Fenwick St. NE. Actually, it’s three bars, sprawled over 7,000 square feet, including a rooftop space. There rests a 1970s Airstream trailer. Big Chief is closed Monday and Tuesday; for more information call 202-465-4241 or visit www.bigchiefdc.com.

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/TO KNOW LOVE •••• MARIA SCHAFER, VOCALIST/

With her lush, sensuous, and enchanting voice, jazz vocalist Maria Schafer has given us a modernday jazz album on a grand scale. Simply put, Ms. Schafer has the kind of classy voice that would not be out of place in the pantheon of great female jazz vocalists. Her stylistic awareness is evident in beautiful, elegant phrasing, selective use of vibrato and varied articulation, giving an expressive range that never conflicts with the music’s natural language. The music is so refreshingly evocative and so richly colorful that it immediately brings to life a kind of Gatsby-like Jazz Age in a place teeming with folks dining, dancing, and having fun. Trumpeter Brad Black’s playing is, at its best, a calming force with phrasing that is incisive without sounding aggressive, while his handling of rhythm is both supple and muscular. What a wonderful world, as Louis Armstrong once sang. All around, an immensely polished collection of classic jazz standards with infinite subtleties of tonal shading to heighten atmospheric evocation. My favorite is “Estrada Branca.” Other standouts: “You Don’t Know What Love Is,” “The More I See You,” “I Fall In Love Too Easily,” “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered,” “In Summer (Estate),” “You’d Be So Nice To Come To/Alone Together,” “Body and Soul,” “It Could Happen To You,” “Almost Like Being In Love,” “Lush Life,”and “S’Wonderful/They Can’t Take That Away From Me.” Performers include Maria Schafer (vocals), Shane Savala (guitar), Joe Butts (bass), Kyle Sharamitaro (drums), and Brad Black (trumpet).

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What makes this album a collector’s item starts with the remarkable collaborative efforts of Avishai Cohen (trumpet), Yonathan Avishai (piano), Barak Mori (double bass), and Nasheet Waits (drums). Say what you want about musicians working together, but this collection is a musician’s dream of performing with righteous humility and sacred love. The album creates an impressive impact on the listener with its natural, dramatic energy and waves of pastoral contemplation. It confirms the special strengths of the quartet’s distinctive personal synthesis in bringing the methods and language of the avant-garde for a beautifully spacious and resonant sound that gives the music a timeless quality. The opening piece, “Will I Die, Miss?, Will I?,” with its softly, soaring opening melody, is perhaps the most immediate favorite of the entire album. It is poignant, exquisitely textured and full of instrumental phrases and harmonious contrapuntal virtuosity. As a signature performance, it is an absorbing, immensely sophisticated piece, exploring the astonishing ranges of the trumpeter. Mr. Cohen’s playing is crystalline, his coloration alive with myriad tints and hues. And, as with

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any brilliant trumpet or saxophone player, he can swerve from lush, late romanticism to strident modernism and back again as if caught up in a dreamscape; but as with any really revelatory dream, the more you probe it, the more lucid it seems. On the more robust and exploratory “Shoot Me In The Leg,” a piece that reaches out far beyond pedagogical concerns, Mr. Cohen with his deliberate tempo and his highly seductive sound, draws attention to a host of hidden subtleties – harmonic and rhythmic, as well as inner voices – often with the synergistic brilliance of the quartet. Another highlight is “Theme For Jimmy Greene.” Subtle timbres, poised high notes inform all performances, an accomplishment well worth it for revelations of such beauty.

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Traditional jazz is alive and thriving with this really cool, scintillating, and romantically infectious music as a vital, and cultural life force. To celebrate this noble tradition, Tim Armacost, Robert Hurst (double bass), David Kikoski (piano), and Jeff “Tain” Watts (drums) have spawned an eclectic hybrid of intoxicating sounds and movements that titillate our senses. Is this music the joy of love or just the eucalyptus of fun? The pleasure is all yours with highlights like “Teo,” “The Next 20,” the agony and revelation of “Sculpture #1, #2, #3,” the sanguine passion and hungry loneliness of “Lonely Woman,”and the warm and memorable title track “Time Being.” Time Being is an exquisite, timeless gem. Bon vogage…

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An excellent and flexible trumpeter with a beautiful depth in the lower registers of the trumpet, Tatum Greenblatt makes this album immediately identifiable in traditional jazz with first-rate musicians Josh Feldstein (drums), Steve Einerson (piano), and Elias Bailey (bass). This is consistently an exciting and most impressive album, where the music is idiomatic and technically immaculate and refreshingly free of the idiosyncrasies that so many of today’s jazz musicians bring to the music. In these often over-rated social media times, where emotional aridity is often applauded highly, the music of Swing-A-Nova is doubly rewarding with its themes and motifs, with musicians conversational passages spontaneously-sounding in their flexibility. First on the listening list is “From This Moment On,” (and, to my ear, deeply American jazz), followed by the serendipitous “You Stepped out Of A Dream,” and the notably perceptive “Tones for Joan’s Bones,” with its heartfelt projection of the work’s tender and arresting closing phrase. Other highlights include “Nica’s Dream” and “Speak No Evil.” The recording is beautifully engineered and balanced. u

(Continued from Page 21) /MORE WINE.../ Nearby, coming soon is City Winery. This Washington offshoot of an urban enterprise (founded by Michael Dorf ) will encompass a wine-making facility, “an intimate music venue,” a restaurant/bar (pouring wine on tap), and private event space. For updates visit www.citywinery.com. /NEW CHEF/ Espita Mezcaleria, Mount Vernon Triangle’s Mexican-inspired restaurant, welcomes executive chef Robert Aikens. He brings 28 years of experience to his new job, having wielded his whisk in New York, Philadelphia, and London. He recently visited markets and kitchens in Oaxaca, Mexico, and will employ his new knowledge in Espita’s kitchen. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Espita Mezcaleria is at 1250 Ninth St. NW; call 202621-9695 or visit http://espitadc.com. /OINK OINK/ Coming up on Oct. 7 near Mount Vernon Triangle: A Pig Roast at Acadiana, the Louisiana-themed restaurant at 901 New York Ave. NW. From 2 to 5 p.m., guests may partake of roasted pork with homemade sauces, potato salad, coleslaw, cracklings, head cheese, and lemon icebox pie. Draft beers, wine, and specialty cocktails are included. All this takes place under Acadiana’s covered patio. Customers are requested to print their confirmation email and bring it with them as proof of purchase. Loyalty points may not be used for this event. Ticket sales are final and non-refundable. For tickets and more information call 202-408-8848 or visit www.acadianarestaurant.com. u

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Charlene Nield, “Loretta: Pinstripes.” Acrylic, 30 x 22 inches. Image: Foundry Gallery

/ F O U N D RY G A L L E RY / Artists Ann Pickett and Charlene Nield collaborate on a joint body of work entitled “The Usual Suspects.” They seek to draw the viewer away from political figures who stereotype what many consider to be Washington’s people of interest. Instead, the artists offer a series of paintings representing their own cast of characters. Both artists present individual and joint works with an emphasis on the figure. Nield’s work “provides an eclectic and intricate sampling of her representational style. Colorful figures, rich with texture, bring whimsy and joy to the banality of everyday life,” while Pickett’s “loose figurative style dances across her works, creating the impression of figure and form through line, shape and color, compelling the viewer to leave rigidity behind and move in concert, freely and entirely.” The joint effort offers the viewer an opportunity to discover where one artist’s work ends and the other’s begins.

/ G A L L E RY N E P T U N E & BROWN/ Gallery Neptune & Brown presents the work of David X Levine, who was born in Boston in 1962 and has been drawing full-time since 1998. Levine uses colored pencils to create drawings in a variety of sizes, small and large (“intimate” and “monumental” according to the gallery), with subject matter that blends popular culture with more traditional subject matter. Levine explains, “It is both meditative and physical to create lush surfaces with colored pencils.” In “Giotto,” Levine’s palette references work from Italian painter Giotto di Bondone, known for his breakthrough paintings in Florence during the late 13th and early 14th centuries. Adding contemporary flair, Levine also integrates pop art, including 1960s-era bright acids, into his work.

Dana Brotman, “Woman with a Hat.” Image: Touchstone Gallery

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/ H A M I LT O N I A N / Hamiltonian’s annual group exhibition “new. now” introduces the gallery’s newest fellows through a collaborative exhibition. This year’s group includes the fol-

Installation view of recent work by Ellen (Jing) Xu. Photo: Ellen (Jing) Xu, courtesy Hamiltonian Gallery

lowing artists: Heather Theresa Clark, Patrick Harkin, Antonio McAfee, Helina Metaferia, and Ellen ( Jing) Xu. Two from this group, Patrick Harkin and Ellen ( Jing) Xu, bring new approaches to installation work. Florida native Patrick Harkin grew up with hurricane preparation as a seasonal routine. The normalization of this experience in addition to witnessing the devastation wrought by tropical cyclones informs the artist’s work. Harkin’s installations refashion materials used in advance of hurricanes to protect property and the debris created in the aftermath. His work addresses the building, destruction, and rebuilding phases associated with these natural events. Like those who anticipate hurricane season through preparedness, Harkin’s work struggles to contain air and water, wind and flooding. However, the inevitability of the rising sea level, which threatens the flood plains of Florida, also makes its presence known in his work. Ultimately, the artist seeks to redefine the way we look at images. By taking consumer materials used for hurricane preparedness and the detritus created after the storm, Harkin challenges us to rethink of how we look at objects visually. Ellen ( Jing) Xu’s work represents an outward manifestation of some of her innermost thoughts, through which she creates an outward public dialogue about her desire to reflect upon her own identity. Xu’s site-specific installations bend the perception of reality by combining a variety of media including painting, sculpture, and video to convey private thoughts to a public unversed in the artist’s inner life. Xu hopes that “the humble, honest manner of sharing the work serves viewers by opening up similar opportunities for reverie.” While philosopher Rene Descartes may have famously written, “Cogito ergo sum” (I think, therefore I am), for Xu, if one thinks it (or dreams it), it must actually exist. /HEMPHILL/ The curation of Linling Lu’s current exhibition on view at Hemphill Fine Arts masterfully displays her series of

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concentric circles, “One Hundred Melodies of Solitude.” Circles have always held a certain mystery and have captured the imagination of artists for hundreds of years. The formula for calculating the area of a circle is A = πr², a formula known by civilizations as ancient as the Egyptians and the Mayans. Pi (π) is an irrational number with a decimal notation that continues without end. Linling Lu’s circles capture that sense of infinity and wonder through the deft understanding of color theory. Her works dazzle the viewer and render a complicated mathematical concept simple and revelatory. /TOUCHSTONE/ The title of Dana Brotman’s new series of works, “Beg Borrow + Steal: Works on Cardboard,” aptly describes the intention of the artist’s solo exhibition. Brotman uses discarded items to create her paintings, and borrows subject matter from found and reused materials. The artist quotes from Picasso’s “Family of Saltimbanques,” Klimt’s yellow veil, and photos of Aretha Franklin. She uses that which we discard in our consumer culture such as iPhone packaging, boxes to ship Amazon orders, and cheap frames consigned to thrift stores. Brotman weaves the past with the present and captures the portraits of people, real or imagined, using unnoticed, unwanted, and discarded materials to witness the importance of life’s passage. Phil Hutinet is the publisher of East City Art, dedicated to DC’s visual arts. For more information visit www.eastcityart.com. u

/EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW/ Charles Krause Reporting Fine Art Dacha Loft Building 1602 Seventh St. NW, 2nd Floor 202-638-3612 charleskrausereporting.com Exhibition schedule TBD Gallery Neptune & Brown 1530 14th St. NW 202-986-1200 neptunefineart.com Through Nov. 18 David X Levine, “Painting with Pencils” Opening reception: Sat., Oct. 14, 5-7 pm. Foundry Gallery 2118 Eighth St. NW 202-232-0203 foundrygallery.org Through Oct. 29 Charlene Nield and Ann Pickett, “The Usual Suspects” Hamiltonian Gallery 1353 U St. NW 202-332-1116 hamiltoniangallery.com Through Nov. 4 Heather Theresa Clark, Patrick Harkin, Antonio McAfee, Helina Metaferia, Ellen ( Jing) Xu, “new. now. 2017” Hemphill Fine Arts 1515 14th St. NW 202-234-5601 hemphillfinearts.com Through December Lingling Lu, “One Hundred Melodies of Solitude” Long View Gallery 1234 Ninth St. NW 202-232-4788 longviewgallerydc.com Through Nov. 12 Sondra Arkin, “What You See Is All There Is” Opening reception: Thurs., Oct. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Artist talk: Tues., Nov. 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Touchstone Gallery 901 New York Ave. NW 202-347-2787 touchstonegallery.com Through Oct. 29 Gallery A & B: “COLORFEST” mixedmedia group exhibition created by 50 Touchstone Gallery artist members. Gallery C: Dana Brotman, “Beg Borrow + Steal: Works on Cardboard”

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CALENDAR National Building Museum Ghost Tours. Oct. 7, 8, 22, 28, 29 and 31; 7 and 8:30 PM. Angry spirits. Mysteries and lies. Can you find the truth in time? Solve puzzles and find clues to reveal the truth and escape the room. A 60-minute event is for ages 12, up. Limit 10 participants per time slot. $30. nbm.org.

Find a Nearby Pumpkin Patch. pumpkinpatchesandmore.org. Alexandria’s Original Ghost & Graveyard Tours. Every evening in October at 7:30 PM (Fridays and Saturdays, also at 9 PM). Tours depart from the Ramsay House Visitors Center, 221 King St., Alexandria, VA. $13, adults; $7, children ages 7 to 17. Free, under 6. alexcolonialtours.com. The Most Haunted Houses Walking Tour. Fridays and Saturdays in October, 7:30 PM. Violent quarrels, vicious attacks, murder and suicide. Why is it such turbulent events in Washington history seem concentrated around the seven acres of Lafayette Park? $20 per person (3 and younger, free). $5 discount with US military or federal government ID. Embarks from “The Octagon” sign at 1799 New York Ave. NW. Two hours. Just show up. washingtonwalks.com. National Building Museum Ghost Tours. Oct. 7, 8, 22, 28, 29 and 31 at 7 and 8:30 PM. Angry spirits. Mysteries and lies. Can you find the truth in time? Solve puzzles and find clues to reveal the truth and escape the room. A 60-minute event for ages 12, up. Limit 10 participants per time slot. $30. nbm.org.

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Assassins at Fringe. Oct. 5 to 15. Pallas Theatre Collective combines Stephen Sondheim’s signature blend of brilliant lyrics and beautiful music with a panoramic story of our nation’s culture of celebrity, and the violent means some will use to obtain it, embodied by America’s four successful and five wouldbe Presidential assassins. $25. capitalfringe.org.

29, 4 PM. This spooky doublebill includes The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, a feature film from 1920 with themes of hypnotism, murder and insanity. The Devil’s Assistant with its red-tinted hellscape is sure to send shivers down your spine. Pianist Andrew Earle Simpson will perform the new musical scores. The Atlas offers free popcorn at their Silent Film screenings, and for this special Halloween event, they encourage audience members to attend in costume. atlasarts.org. All Treats, No Tricks Labyrinth Walk at the National Cathedral. Oct. 31, 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Treat yourself to a time of quiet contemplation this All Hallows Eve. Costumes welcome! The Cathedral offers opportunities to walk the labyrinth on the last Tuesday of each month as part of the Cathedral Labyrinth Walks program. Washington National Cathedral. cathedral.org. All Souls Remembrance at the National Shrine. During the month of November, the National Shrine remembers the beloved deceased in prayer. In memory of faithfully departed loved ones, enroll them in their All Souls Remembrance. Those enrolled will be remembered in their prayers on the Commemoration of All Souls’ and throughout the entire month. nationalshrine.com.

Front row: Tyler Cramer, Andrew Keller, Alex Palting. Middle row: Caelan Tietze, Taylor Rieland (guitar), Topher Williams (xylophone). Back row: Brendan McMahon, Zach Brewster-Geisz. Way in the back @ piano: Alex Thompson

Soul Strolls at Congressional Cemetery. Oct. 21 and 27, 7 to 10 PM; Oct. 22 and 28, 6 to 10 PM. Hour-long tours depart every 15 minutes. Beer, wine and cider for sale. Adult tickets, $22; children 12 and under, $12. Arrive early and have a glass of wine. Browse the gift shop. Listen to music while waiting for tours to depart. congressionalcemetery.org.

cause the real fun begins before the race. An informal block party follows.

Drag Queen High Heel Race. Oct. 24, 9 PM. Always fun, always outrageous and always held on the Tuesday before Halloween, this event features elaborately costumed drag queens racing down 17th Street, NW from R to Church. It attracts large crowds to cheer them on so don’t expect to park in the area. The race begins at 9 PM but come early be-

Hilloween at Eastern Market. Oct. 27, 5:30 to 7:30 PM. It’s simply the place to be for a haunted-house, a moon bounce, face painting, photo booth, candy treats, games, contests and a talented kids’ fortune teller. The haunted house will be in the new PenFed Realty office at 705 North Carolina Ave. SE.

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Night of the Living Zoo. Oct. 27, 6:30 to 10 PM. Prepare to witness death defying acts and amazing oddities at Friends of the National Zoo’s annual adults-only Halloween party. $30. nationalzoo.si.edu.

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Rorschach Theatre: Klecksography-Toil and Trouble at the Atlas. Oct. 28, 7 and 9 PM. Something wicked is brewing this Halloween at Rorschach Theatre as they conjure 7 new stories about witches forgotten and familiar. atlasarts.org. Bat Bonanza! at the Botanic Garden. Oct. 28, 10 AM to 5 PM. Come as a bat. Come as a plant pollinated by a bat or simply learn about bats. There will be bat-related activities throughout the Conservatory. Come and learn why bats matter. Free. No pre-registration required. usbg.gov. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and The Devil’s Assistant (silent movies) at the Atlas. Oct.

Mount Vernon Salutes Veterans. Nov. 11, 9 AM to 4 PM. In honor of the nation’s veterans, Mount Vernon admits all active duty, former, or retired military personnel, free of charge. 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA. mountvernon.org. Wreath Laying at World War II Memorial. Nov. 11, 9 AM. 17th Street between Constitution and Independence Avenues NW. wwiimemorial.com. Wreath Laying at Air Force Memorial. Nov. 11, 11 AM. Wreath laying ceremony and a two-minute moment of silence will be observed to commemorate those members of the US Armed Forces who were killed during war. Air Force Memorial is at One Air Force

Memorial Drive in Arlington, VA. airforcememorial.org. Veterans Day Wreath Laying at Arlington. Nov. 11, 11 AM. President Trump will lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington. The public is invited to watch this ceremony or to listen to the speech that follows. There is standing room at the wreath laying and seating in the adjacent amphitheater for the speech. Get there early. Leave umbrellas and backpacks at home. Parking and the ride to the ceremony site are free. arlingtoncemetery.mil. Veterans Day Observance at The Wall. Nov. 11, 1 PM. Vietnam Veterans Memorial. vvmf.org. Women’s Memorial at Arlington Cemetery Veterans Day Observance. Nov. 11, 3 PM. The ceremony will include formal military honors, a keynote address, veterans’ remarks and wreath layings. womensmemorial.org. National Veterans Day Concert at the National Cathedral. Nov. 11, 7 PM. Through the National Veterans Day Concert, the Cathedral honors and celebrates those who have served the country. Free Concert but registration is required through the box office. Cathedral.org. Fort Ward Veteran’s Day Soldier-led Tours. Nov. 11, 10 AM and 2 PM. An interpreter portraying a Union Army veteran will reminisce about his military service at Fort Ward during the Civil War while conducting a tour of the historic fort. Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. Alexandria, VA. alexandriava.gov/FortWard. Veterans Day 10k and Walk. Nov. 12, 8 AM. There’s no better place to celebrate Veterans than in the Nation’s Capital. Fittingly, the course runs near several of the city’s great war memorials. runpacers.com/race/veterans-day-10k.

MUSIC AROUND TOWN Music at 9:30 Club. Oct. 7, Back To Back and Troyboi; Oct. 8, Glass Animals; Oct. 10, Ron Pope; Oct. 11, Mura Masa; Oct. 13, Against Me!; Oct. 14, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors; Oct. 16, PVRIS; Oct. 17, Julien Baker; Oct.

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Washington International Horse Show. Oct. 24 to 29. More than 500 of the best horses and riders in the world will arrive at Capital One Arena for six days of world-class international show jumping and top national hunter and equitation competition plus entertaining exhibitions, boutique shopping and community events. wihs.org.

Kent Farrington and Creedance. Photo: Shawn McMillen

18, Hamilton Leithauser; Oct. 19, What So Not x Baauer; Oct. 20, JJ Grey & Mofro; Oct. 21, Moon Taxi and Moon Hooch & Marco Benevento; Oct. 22, Judah & the Lion; Oct. 23, Benjamin Booker; Oct. 24, Noah Gundersen and Beach Fossils; Oct. 25, Louis The Child; Oct. 27 and 28, MisterWives; Oct. 28, Gryffin; Oct. 29, Bad Suns; Oct. 30, Iration; Oct. 31, The Dresden Dolls; Nov. 1, Ibeyi; Nov. 2, JR JR; Nov. 3, Cabinet; Nov. 4, Elbow; Nov. 5, Ariel Pink; Nov. 6 and 7, The Mountain Goats; Nov. 8, Josh Abbott Band; Nov. 9, The Strumbellas; Nov. 10, The Lone Bellow. 815 V St. NW. 930.com. Music at U Street Music Hall. Oct. 7, Luca Lush; Oct. 8, Danny Krivit; Oct. 11, Tricky; Oc. 12, Phantoms; Oct. 13, Susto & Esmé Patterson and Manila Killa & Robotaki; Oct.

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14, Quinn XCII and TOKiMONSTA; Oct. 16, YehMe2; Oct. 17, Kali Uchis; Oct. 19, Nai Palm; Oct. 20, The Fleshtones; Oct. 21, Black Pistol Fire and Claptone; Oct. 24, Yumi Zouma; Oct. 25, Giraffage; Oct. 26, MAX and Hot Since 82; Oct. 27, Stranger Synth (Halloween Costume Party); Oct. 28, U HELL ft. Amtrac; Oct. 29, Leon; Oct. 30, T-Pain: Acoustic Tour; Oxct. 31, Shout Out Louds; Nov. 1, Lil Peep; Nov. 2, Phoebe Ryan; Nov. 4, Slow Magic; Nov. 7, Dhani Harrison; Nov. 8, Wax Tailor and Blank Banshee; Nov. 9, Chet Porter; Nov. 10, Orgone; Nov. 11, Sahbabii (new date) and MK. U Street Music Hall, 1115 U St. NW. ustreetmusichall.com.

Oct. 11, Charlie Parr; Oct. 12, Vagabon; Oct. 13, Nate Staniforth; Oct. 14, Everything Everything and Right Round; Oct. 15, Hallow-Zine; Oct. 16, Truckfighters; Oct. 17, Toadies; Oct. 18, Sinkane; Oct. 19, Drunk Education; Oct. 20, Natalie Prass; Oct. 23, Covey; Oct. 24, The Smoking Popes; Oct. 25, The Effects; Oct. 26, Sara Curtin; Oct. 27, Paperhaus; Oct. 28, Halloween Dance Party; Nov. 1, Public; Nov. 2, Loud Boyz; Nov. 3, Cold Specks; Nov. 4, JD McPherson; Nov. 5, Blitzen Trapper; Nov. 6, Mister Heavenly; Nov. 10, Dance Yourself Clean and Dessa; Nov. 11, Lee Ranaldo. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. blackcatdc.com.

Music at Black Cat. Oct. 7, Magic City Hippies and Nate Staniforth: Real Magic Tour; Oct. 9, Yawning Man; Oct. 10, Little Junior;

Music at Hill Country. Oct. 7, Kiti Gartner; Oct. 10, Greyhounds; Oct. 12, Wild Ponies ‘Galax’ Release Tour; Oct. 13, Cash’d out;

Oct. 14, Strahan & The Good Neighbors; Oct. 21, Scott Kurt & Memphis 59; Oct. 24, Gurf Morlix; Oct. 25, Slaid Cleaves; Oct. 26, Dressy Bessy, The Split Squad; Oct. 27, Possessed by Paul James; Oct. 28, Whitney Rose; Oct. 31, The Woggles; Nov. 3, Sunny Ledfurd; Nov. 11, Pere Ubu; Nov. 10, Chamomile and Whiskey; Nov. 11, Sleepy LaBeef. Hill Country Live, 410 Seventh St. NW. hillcountry. com/dc. Music at the Lincoln. Oct. 7, Paul Weller; Oct. 10, Matisyahu; Oct. 13, Blind Pilot; Oct. 19, Vance Joy; Oct. 21, Colin Hay; Oct. 26, The Most Specialist Evening with Tig Notaro & Friends; Oct. 28, Colin Quinn and Big Terrific; Oct. 30, Lucinda Williams; Nov. 2, Josh Ritter & the Royal City Band; Nov. 4, The Breeders; Nov. 5, Kevin Smith; Nov. 7, The English Beat. The Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. thelincolndc.com.

Music at Rock and Roll Hotel. Oct. 7 and 8, Alvvays; Oct. 10, Turnover; Oct. 12, Andrew W.K.; Oct. 13, The Underschievers Renaissance Tour; Oct. 14, NAH.; Oct. 15, Cults; Oct. 17, Propagandhi; Oct. 19, The Weeks; Oct. 21, Billie Eilish; Oct. 26, Protomartyr; Oct. 27, White Ford Bronco; Oct. 28, the Void’s H Street Halloween; Oct. 29, Craig Finn & the Uptown Controllers plus John K. Samson; Oct. 31, Nothing But Thieves; Nov. 1, J. Views; Nov. 2, The Clientele; Nov. 4, Tera Melos; Nov. 5, All Them Witches; Nov. 6, the Rural Alberta Advantage; Nov. 7, White Reaper; Nov. 8, AJJ; Nov. 10, Overcoats; Nov. 11, Sannhet. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. 202-388-7625. rockandrollhoteldc.com. Music at The Howard. Oct. 8, Aterciopelados; Oct. 9, The Lox, Westside Gunn & Conway; Oct. 14, The Sweet Spot DC: Fetish Edition; Oct. 15, Felipe Pelaez Unplugged; Oct. 18, Tasha Cobbs; Oct. 21, Soca Inferno w/ Bunji Garlin & Fay-Ann Lyons Howard Homecoming Day Fete; Oct. 22, Lil Kim; Oct. 26, Amine; Oct. 27 and 28, Eric Roberson; Nov. 1, Rich Chigga; Nov. 3, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic; Nov. 4, Paul Mooney + Special Guests TBA Tribute to Dick Gregory; Nov. 10, Gian Marco. Howard Theatre,

620 T St. NW. 202-803-2899. thehowardtheatre.com. Music at the Atlas. Oct. 8, Akua Allrich; Oct. 14, 15, 20 and 21, Shining Brow; Oct. 20, Combo Chimbita; Oct. 21, Fred Hersch; Oct. 22, Capital City Symphony-50th Anniversary Season Opening Concert; Oct. 26, Brad Linde Ensemble-10th Anniversary Concert; Nov. 3, Herb Scott Quintet. The Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org. Music at Boundary Stone. Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6. Open Mic & $4 Drafts with Reed Appleseed. Boundary Stone, 116 Rhode Island Ave. NW. boundarystonedc.com. Blue Monday Blues in Southwest. Every Monday, 6 to 9 PM. Oct. 9, Memphis Gold Blues Band; Oct. 16, Danny Blew & the Blues Crew; Oct. 23, Swampdog Blues!; Oct. 30, Scott Ramminger & the Crawstickers. $5 cover. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. 202-484-7700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org. Music at Ivy City Smokehouse. Oct. 11 and 25, The Junior Bryce Band; Oct. 18, Denise Henderson & Scott Schoem. Ivy City Smokehouse, 1356 Okie St. NE. ivycitysmokehouse.com. Music at Pearl Street Warehouse. Oct. 12, Booker T. Jones; Oct. 13, Amy Helm; Oct. 14, Town Mountain; Oct. 15, Kim Richey; Oct. 18, Driftwood; Oct. 19, Eli “Paperboy” Reed w/ High & Mighty Brass Band; Oct. 20, Grant-Lee Phillips; Oct. 21, Daryl Davis presents Chuck Berry’s Reelin’ & Rockin’ 91st Birthday Bash; Oct. 26, Fletcher’s Grove & Groove Fetis; Oct. 27, Amythyst Kiah, Oct. 28m Davy Knowles w/ Blueheart Revival; Nov. 3, Justin Jones; Nov. 4, Nick Fradiani. Pearl Street Warehouse, 33 Pearl St. SW. pearlstreetwarehouse.com. Music at The Anthem. Oct. 12, Foo Fighters; Oct. 14, Kaleo; Oct. 15, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue; Oct. 16, Phoenix; Oct. 17 and 18, LCD Soundsystem; Oct. 20, Queens of the Stone Age; Oct. 21, Zedd; Oct. 23, the War on Drugs; Oct. 25, Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band; Oct. 27, The Head and the Heart; Oct. 29, Primus; Nov. 2, The Shins; Nov. 4, Griz; Nov. 7, Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile (and the Sea Lice); Nov. 8, Grizzly Bear; Nov. 10, Lindsey Stirling-Warmer in the Winter Christmas Tour; Nov. 11, Tegab and Sara-The Co 10th Anniversary Acoustic Tour. The Anthem, 901 Wharf St. SW. theanthemdc.com.

Jazz Night in Southwest. Every Friday, 6 to 9 PM. Oct. 13, Tribute to Lena Horne; Oct. 20, Homecoming for Larry Brown; Oct. 27, Tribute to the Baroness; Oct. 28, Thinking About Jazz-The Jazz Baroness. $5 cover. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. 202-484-7700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org. Music at Sixth and I. Oct. 16, Alt Nation Presents Atlas Genius; Oct. 22, Avey Tare; Oct. 28, Gavin DeGraw; Nov. 4, A Far Cry and Luciana Souza: The Blue Hour. Sixth and I, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org. Gay Men’s Chorus in It Takes Two. Nov. 11, 4 and 8 PM. Fabulous soloists from the Chorus perform bawdy duets and sensual tangos told through songs and stories. For ages 16, older. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org.

THEATER AND FILM A Little Night Music at Signature. Extended through Oct. 15. Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s Tony Award-winning musical, set in 1900 Sweden, revolves around a tangled web of love affairs. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Shirlington, VA. signature-theatre.org. Skeleton Crew at Studio. Through Oct. 15. Faye has spent her career at one of the last auto-stamping plants in Detroit. Shanita is pregnant. Dez has a whole future to plan. Their manager Reggie owes a nearly unpayable debt to his work family. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. studiotheatre.org. Native Gardens at Arena. Through Oct. 22. Good fences make good neighbors … right? From the outrageous mind of playwright Karen Zacarías comes this hot new comedy about the clash of class and culture that pushes well-meaning neighbors over the edge. Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW. arenastage.org. Death of a Salesman at Ford’s. Through Oct. 22. A Pulitzer Prize-winning classic about the cost of the American dream. Ford’s Theater, 511 10th St. NW. fords.org. The Lover and The Collection at Shakespeare. Through Oct. 29. On the Collection, a jealous husband confronts a rival, whom his wife may or may not have met. In The Lover, a couple calmly plans for their scheduled infidelity. In Pinter’s darkly comic world of revealing silences

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and pregnant pauses, the characters and the audience never know quite where they stand, embracing reality and fantasy with equal conviction. Shakespeare Theatre Company, 450 Seventh St. NW. shakespearetheatre.org.

Theater J, 1529 16th St. NW. washingtondcjcc.org. The Effect at Studio. Oct. 4 to 29. When two volunteers for an antidepressant clinical trial start to feel the tell-tale signs, have they fallen for each other hard, or are their bodies processing a chemical romance? Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. studiotheatre.org.

Constellation Theatre Company’s The Wild Party at Source. Through Oct. 29. The Wild Party follows the story of Queenie and Burrs, two vaudeville performers in a sexually potent, but tumultuous relationship. Source, Matthew Keenan and 1835 14th St. NW. ConstelJosh Sticklin. Photo: lationTheatre.org. Cameron Whitman

Mark Antony, at the peak of his political power, is ensconced in Egypt at the side of the irresistible Cleopatra. Folger Shakespeare Theatre, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu. The Very Last Days of the First Colored Circus at the Anacostia Playhouse. Starting Oct. 19. The Very Last Days of the First

7 PM. Oct. 20, The Blue Max; Nov. 11, The Lost Squadron. Visit airandspace.si.edu/ hollywood for free tickets. The Pajama Game at Arena. Oct. 27 to Dec. 24. The Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory is a tiptop model of efficiency. So, why are things getting so steamy? It could have something to do with how hard new superintendent

Rorschach Theatre: Neverwhere at the Atlas. When Richard Mayhew comes across an injured young woman on the streets of London, he has no idea that he has also stumbled upon the fantastical world of London Below. atlasarts.org. Luther the Reformer: 500 Year Legacy Film Series. This series showcases documentaries and films from Germany and the former GDR about Martin Luther. No charge; reservations requested. Seating is limited. RSVP at goetheinstitutwashington.eventbrite. com. Goethe-Institute Washington, The German Cultural Center, 1990 K St. NW, Suite 03. goethe.de/washington. An Act of God at Signature. God is back. And he’s got a lot to say. Inhabiting the body of beloved DC actor Tom Story and flanked by his ever-faithful archangels, the Supreme Being gifts his mortals with an entirely new set of Ten Commandments in a sinfully funny whirlwind of comedy heaven. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Shirlington, VA. signaturetheatre.org.

Stones in His Pockets at Keegan. Through Oct. 15. This is about a small rural town in Ireland where many of the townspeople are extras in a Hollywood film. Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW. keegantheatre.com.

Sotto Voce at Theatre J. Through Oct. 29. Love transcends all borders in Pulitzer Prize-winner Nilo Cruz’s passionate and lyrical Sotto Voce. A young Cuban man’s research into the fate of the S.S. St. Louis leads him to a reclusive writer who refuses to talk about the ship of Jewish refugees that fled Nazi Germany only to be denied entry into both Cuba and the United States.

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DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival. Oct. 5 to 8. Screenings/events are at the Kennedy Center, E Street Cinema and Studio Theatre. Film screenings are $12; $10, seniors and students. For the schedule and to buy tickets, visit dcpfaf.org.

Colored Circus by Steven A. Butler, Jr., tells the story of how Butler’s great-great grandparents Ollie Tyson and Ruby Dyson fell in love and settled in La Plata, Md. For tickets and more information, call 202-714-0646 or visit restorationstage.org.

Antony and Cleopatra at the Folger. Starting Oct. 10. Julius Caesar is no more and

Hollywood Goes to War: World War I on the Big Screen at Air and Space. Fridays at

Sid Sorokin has fallen for Babe Williams, the trouble-making head of the union grievance committee. Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW. arenastage.org. Mosaic Theater: Vicuña & an Epilogue at the Atlas. Nov. 1 to 26. This s a Trump-inspired satire about an Iranian tailor and his apprentice who struggle to make a custom-

suit out of vicuĂąa wool for a real-estate tycoon preparing for his second presidential debate. atlasarts.org. Drive-In Movie at Union Market. Nov. 3, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Movie start times vary. $10 parking fee per car. Advance purchase is highly recommended. Free for walk-ups. unionmarketdc.com. Crazy for You at Signature. Nov. 7 to Jan. 14, 2018. Danny Gardner and Ashley Spencer star as Bobby Child and Polly Baker. Bobby Child, a musical-loving banker sent to foreclose on a small-town theatre decides to revive it instead with the magic of the Follies, some slapstick comedy and a whole lot of charm. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Shirlington, VA. signaturetheatre.org.

SPORTS AND FITNESS Washington Capitals Ice Hockey. Oct. 7, 11, 17, and 21; Nov. 2, 6, 10. Capital One Arena. capitals.nhl.com.

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Washington Wizards Basketball. Oct. 8, 18 and 20; Nov. 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, and 13. Capital One Arena. nba. com/wizards. Marine Corps Marathon. Oct. 22, 7:45 AM. The MCM field is limited to 30,000 registered participants. For the course, visit marinemarathon. com/events/marathon/mcm-info/ course. Marine Corp Marathon Health & Fitness Expo. Oct. 20, 10 to 6 PM and Oct. 21, 8 AM to 5 PM. The twoday event showcases hundreds of exhibitors featuring the latest running gear, recovery products, technology, exercise equipment, nutrition, food and more. Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront St., National Harbor, MD. visitprincegeorgescounty.com. DC United at RFK. Oct. 22, 4 PM vs New York Red Bulls. dcunited.com.

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BULLETIN BOARD Dupont Circle House Tour

The Dupont Circle Citizens Association holds its 50th Annual House Tour on Oct. 15, noon to 5 p.m. This tour highlights the Avenue of the Presidents, 16th Street NW. As one of the most important numbered streets in the Capital City, the 16th Street Historic District stretches from Scott Circle to Florida Avenue. This stretch of 16th Street represents one of the most visually interesting early 20th Century streetscapes in DC. The imaginative, varied facades of the buildings create a rhythmic streetscape and a continuous visual experience seldom so well preserved. This year’s tour features 14 historic townhouses, converted condos and apartments. Tourgoers will see a range of modern and traditional homes. Advance tickets are $40 and may be purchased at dupont-circle.org/tickets. Tickets on the day of are $50 and will be available at the Temple of the Scottish Rite, 1730 16th NW, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

National Christmas Tree Lighting Tickets

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Organized by the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, this beloved American tradition celebrates its 95th year. The lighting takes place on Nov. 30, 5 p.m. Free tickets are awarded through an online lottery, which opens at 10 a.m. on Oct. 12 and closes at 10 a.m. on Oct. 16. To enter the lottery, visit thenationaltree.org and click the ‘TICKET LOTTERY’ link. Those without computer access may

DCHFA, Your Homeownership Resource in D.C. The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency is your homeownership resource in the District for buying a home to retaining your home; we have a homeownership program to assist you. Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP) DCHFA serves as a co-administrator of the DC Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) first time home buyer program, HPAP, which provides interest free deferred loans for down payment and closing costs assistance up to $84,000 combined. DCHFA administers HPAP applications for households meeting very low to low income criteria.

DC Open Doors DC Open Doors is your key to homeownership in the city. This program offers first-time and repeat buyers fully forgivable second trust loans to cover a buyer’s minimum down payment requirement in addition to below market interest rates for first trust mortgages for the purchase of homes.

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

HomeSaver Restore Assistance Program DCHFA now offers a Restore Assistance Program. – A one-time payment, up to $60,000, to “catch-up” on delinquent property related expenses. Applicants must have suffered a qualified financial hardship due to unemployment or underemployment, own a home in the District and be able to sustain future payments going forward. Visit www.DCHFA.org for full qualification guidelines and information on how to apply to any of DCHFA’s homeownership programs.

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call 877-444-6777 (TDD 877-833-6777) to enter. Ticket winners will be notified on Oct. 30.

Volunteer at Peirce Mill

Volunteer during Heritage Day on Saturday, Oct. 14 at Peirce Mill in Rock Creek Park. They need people to help children cross the street, as-

DC Open Doors: Homebuyers’ Info

Statistics prove that homebuyer education contributes to successful homeownership. On Oct. 18, 6:30 to 8 p.m., learn how to purchase a home in the District of Columbia using a DC Open Doors mortgage product. This free seminar is at District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, 815 Florida Ave. NW. dcopendoors.com.

sist with crafts and games, set up tents and tables at the beginning of the day and break down the festival at the end of the day. Volunteer shifts for set-up are 7:30 to 11 a.m., operations: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and break down: 4 to 6 p.m. If you are interested, email volunteer@friendsofpeircemill.org.

Yoko Ono’s Public Mural Debuts

Sponsored by Union Market and the Hirshhorn Museum, a largescale public mural by artist Yoko Ono opened on Sept. 15. The mural is on Union Market’s Sixth Street NE exterior wall. The installation is the inaugural project of “Hirshhorn in the City,” a new initiative to exhibit international contemporary art beyond the museum walls and connect artists and curators with DC’s creative communities. Ono’s new work entitled, “RELAX. YOUR HEART IS STRONGER THAN WHAT YOU THINK!” challenges viewers to consider the power of the heart over the restrictions of the mind. Said Yoko Ono of her inspiration, “I hope our hearts will be stronger and stronger forever.”

Keegan’s “Boiler Room Series”

The Keegan Theatre’s “Boiler Room Series” includes five workshops/ staged readings, two festivals, three cabarets and two concerts over the course of the company’s 2017-2018 season. The lineup highlights scripts selected for further development from the search. It includes edgy takes on traditional cabarets and concerts. Boiler Room Series kicked off a widespread, eight-month search for new plays and musicals on Sept. 1. The submission instructions and form can be found at goo.gl/forms/I2y5Dp6Zz0cZs0j12. Submissions will be accepted until April 1, 2018. keegantheatre.com.

DC Government Goes on Air

Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) has launched the DC Government’s first radio station, DC Radio 96.3 HD4. This makes Washington, DC one of only two municipalities in the United States with a full-power, city-owned radio station. Managed by the District’s Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment in partnership with WHUR Radio, the station features programming on government resources, news, emergency updates, community affairs, education, current events, arts, music and entertainment. It also serves as a platform for local musicians to promote their talents. DC Radio also provide training programs and college internships for District residents. DC Radio can be accessed on any HD4 radio and can also be streamed online at DCRadio.gov.

DC Infrastructure Academy Launched

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Eat Spain Up!

Eat Spain Up! is a cultural initiative that will bring the food and culture of Spain to DC through Oct. 29 at the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain, 2801 16th St. NW. This exhibition explores Spain and its regions through its foods, its traditional cuisine, and its new gastronomic creativity. The program includes exhibitions, discussions, screenings, lectures and much more, accompanied by tastings of regional foods and wines, iconic and avant-garde Spanish dishes. With chefs, producers, designers, food experts and writers, they invite you to explore the country’s most precious cultural expression: its gastronomy. This free exhibition is open Thursday through Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. Read more at spainculture.us/city/washington-dc/eat-spain-up.

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ment in the infrastructure industry. In 2016, the District’s infrastructure sector included 6,721 job positions; 2,500 job openings with only 1,246 hires, representing a shortage of nearly 50 percent. It sustained an average hourly wage of $48.45. By year 2021, the District’s infrastructure sector will increase by 11

percent and almost 20 percent by year 2026.

Racine Warns DC Residents About Equifax

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ers take precautions in wake of the massive Equifax data breach. The theft of sensitive personal information maintained by the Equifax credit-reporting agency may have compromised data belonging to 351,589 DC residents. Check to see if your personal information was compromised by visiting the special website Equifax has set up at equifaxsecurity2017.com. Contact the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) if your identity has been stolen or personal information may have been exposed by a retailer. Call the OAG’s Office of Consumer Protection at 202-442-9828 or email consumer.protection@dc.gov.

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AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia, a Medicaid managed care plan serving the District of Columbia and a member of the AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies, has earned a Commendable Health Plan Accreditation status from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). NCQA awards a status of Commendable to organizations with service and clinical quality that meet NCQA’s rigorous requirements for consumer protection and quality improvement. Through ongoing evaluation and continuous quality improvement, AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia improved its accreditation status based on a review of the health plan’s most recent Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set and Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores. For more information, visit amerihealthcaritasdc.com.

Humane Rescue Alliance Urges Animal Adoption

With animals being relocated to DC from Texas due to Hurricane Harvey, the Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) asks animal lovers considering adopting a new pet to visit adoption centers. Dogs and cats adopted help make room for arriving animals from Texas. All pets available for adoption at HRA have been spayed/neutered and microchipped.

HRA has two adoption centers: 71 Oglethorpe St. NW and 1201 New York Ave. NE. humanerescuealliance.org.

DC Public Libraries Add Holiday Hours

Starting this month, one DC Public Library in each ward will be open on select holidays. The change in hours was funded in the DC Public Library’s FY 2018 budget. The libraries are Mount Pleasant Library at 3160 16th St. NW; Georgetown Library at 3260 R St. NW; Tenley Library at 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW; Petworth Library at 4200 Kansas Ave. NW; Woodridge Library at 1801 Rhode Island Ave. NE; Watha T. Daniel Library at 1630 Seventh St. NW; Dorothy I. Height Library at 3935 Benning Rd. NE; Anacostia Library at 1800 Good Hope Rd. SE. Selected holidays are Columbus Day on Oct. 9; Veterans Day on Nov. 10; Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 15, President’s Day on Feb. 19; and DC Emancipation Day on April 16.

DC Wins National Housing Policy Award

The DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) was selected as the 2017 winner of the Robert C. Larson Housing Policy Leadership Award by the Urban Land Institute (ULI). The award recognizes exemplary state and local programs that employ innovative strategies to produce, rehabilitate or preserve workforce and affordable housing. DHCD Director Polly Donaldson accepted the award during the Terwilliger Center’s Housing Opportunity Conference in New Orleans. The District was selected over three other finalists by a jury of national housing industry leaders. For more information, visit dhcd.dc.gov. Have an item for the Bulletin Board? Email the details to bulletinboard@hillrag.com. ◆

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Phil Mendelson The Mindful Politician

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hil Mendelson, chairman of the DC Council (D), recently organized a “meet up” at the Firehook Bakery on Pennsylvania Ave. SE. He hasn’t held a formal re-election kickoff, but no one could be blamed for thinking the gathering at the Ward 6 eatery a political event. A couple of staffers wore T-shirts from a previous campaign and Mendelson held court for at least 90 minutes. He displayed an encyclopedic knowledge of the government, as residents asked questions ranging about everything from parking restrictions and Airbnb regulations to illegal construction, alley maintenance, school modernization, and small business retention. “He is the consummate politician,” said Stan Jackson, head of the Anacostia Economic Development Corporation in Ward 8. Most people perceive the city’s seventh Council chairman as a political misfit. Tom Lindenfeld, a political consultant, compared Mendelson with now deceased North Carolina Senator Sam Ervin, who became legendary

during the Watergate hearings for his intense questioning of witnesses and who often described himself as a country lawyer. Mendelson doesn’t have a southern drawl; he’s from Ohio. Still, the persona he has adopted may be as theatrical as Ervin’s. “You don’t get to be one of the most powerful politicians in the city by being a bumpkin,” continued Lindenfeld. “People who underestimate Mendelson do so at their peril.” Asked during an interview at his office in the John A. Wilson Building whether he agreed with those descriptions, Mendelson demurred. “I’m not the typical politician who wants to brag. We’re elected to get things done in the public interest. I try to keep that in mind, so it’s not about me.” Not everyone has flattery for Mendelson, however. Ward 1 activist Terry Lynch said Mendelson has not been a good leader of the legislative branch. “I don’t see the Council chairman moving the city forward,” declared Lynch. He called Mendelson’s tenure “undistinguished” and without any “definitive hallmark achievement.” “Thank God for the small business entrepreneurs and activists, they have driven the city’s success,” added Lynch. Another political operative accused Mendelson of being stubborn and possessing a “desire to command everything. He doesn’t see lines between the

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executive and the legislature.” Mendelson countered that when he took over as chairman the Council was “in extreme decline.” Two members had pled guilty to federal felonies and a third would be arrested on bribery charges. “I think the Council has rebounded.” As for the vision thing, as leader of the legislature Mendelson is focused on ensuring the institution has the public’s trust and works well as a unit. “This Council wants to grapple with protecting and promoting diversity, affordability, and quality education,” he added, which may not be presented as a typical vision but clearly provides the legislature’s priorities. “I do think Chairman Mendelson has evolved as a politician,” said At-large Councilmember Elissa Silverman (I), recalling the occasion years ago when her Washington City Paper colleague Erik Wemple plastered Mendelson with the odious title of “staffer Phil.” “But I saw Phil recently wearing one of those Robert White pocket squares,” Silverman added jokingly.

From Staffer to Somebody

Before Mendelson was a staffer, he was a Ward 3 activist. During those days, he helped rescue McLean Gardens from the wrecking ball. In 1978, he was elected an advisory neighborhood commissioner. Later, he served as aide to Ward 3 Councilmember Jim Nathanson (D) and then-DC Council

Chairman David Clarke (D). From those various vantages, Mendelson gained mastery over the arcane and the mundane: rules, bureaucratic regulations, zoning minutia. Unsurprisingly, in 1998, he ran for a seat on the Council, winning the Democratic nomination by a mere 17 percent. Over the years, he has morphed into one of the highest citywide vote getters. In 2010, for example, he earned 77,127 votes in the Democratic Party primary; the only person with higher numbers was Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D), who had 116,277 votes. During his tenure on the Council, Mendelson has worked on everything from the creation of the Department of Forensic Science to implementation of gun control, from the prevention of human trafficking to the creation of an elected attorney general, as well as the establishment of budget autonomy for the District, marriage equality, and tax reform. “After 20 years I am still accessible. I can get things done,” said Mendelson, offering that evaluation in an emotionless voice, underscoring the impression of him as professorial and wonkish. Those non-threatening traits persuaded his colleagues to select him in 2012 as interim chairman, after Kwame Brown stepped down from the position prior to pleading guilty of a federal felony. “The crown jewel was the ascension to the chair, think about how Mendelson maneuvered that,” said Jack-

son. In 2014, Mendelson won the Democratic Party primary, bringing in 69,138 votes in his bid to serve a full four-year term as chairman. He sailed through the general election.

Control Freak or Facilitator?

“He’s coming into his own as chairman,” said DC Auditor Kathleen Patterson. Patterson, who formerly represented Ward 3 (D), citing as an example Mendelson’s handling of the controversy surrounding Mayor Muriel Bowser’s (D) plan to close DC General as a shelter for homeless families and construct or rent smaller facilities in the city for a similar purpose. That original mayoral proposal drew fire from District residents who argued variously that they hadn’t been consulted and that Bowser’s plan was a boondoggle for developers. “It was fun to see Phil be a powerful policymaker and be political,” continued Patterson. “He is a pretty adroit politician.” Ultimately, under Mendelson’s leadership, the Council approved a bill that shifted the location of a couple of shelters and ownership of the facilities from private developers to the government. Those alterations earned him an expletive from Bowser, which became the talk of the town for weeks. Beverly Perry, senior advisor to the mayor, brushed aside that history. “The mayor and Phil meet every week. Just like in any other family, they have their spats but they continue to meet and to work in concert to keep this city moving ahead.” Mendelson echoed those same sentiments, refusing to extend the discussion about him and Bowser beyond that. “The thing about Phil I admire is he is for getting things done. He is not one of the people who wants to study things to death,” continued Perry. “The mayor is like that. She comes from a business perspective; she wants to get things done. She wants to get things done in a timely manner and to have a reasonable perspective. People with a background like mine admire that,” added Perry, who is a former executive with Pepco. Mendelson’s handling of the homeless controversy may have been deft – not so much with other issues, said some advocates and government insiders. He has been roundly excoriated for what some described as his control-freak tendencies. “Committees in places like Maryland and Virginia are truly empowered. Committees are not empowered here,” said one government official. “As chairman, he knows the rules of this Council better than anyone, and when you know the rules you have a lot of power. Phil has been able to maneuver because he knows the rules,” said Silverman, adding that she started carrying her “rule book to each

legislative session.” “I think my style is confusing to outsiders. How can you be Machiavellian if you’re low-key?” countered Mendelson, without a hint of facetiousness in his voice. The case against him may be his handling of the Universal Paid Leave Act (UPLA). The bill, originally introduced by Silverman and At-large Councilmember David Grosso, established a new tax paid by local businesses to help provide benefits for workers in the private sector. To surprise of proponents, Mendelson referred the legislation to his Committee of the Whole which he controls. He took months before finally bringing final legislative proposal for a vote. His bill modified benefits and reduced the tax that would be levied against businesses. Shortly after passage of that version of the UPLA, Mendelson and others introduced legislation to change how the law is funded, delaying its implementation. Silverman objected asserting the change in financing could negatively affect the benefits package. “Mendelson has said he likes to be a moderating influence,” she continued, explaining that early in his tenure he was on the left. “Now that the Council is more to the left, he has moved more toward the business community.” Mendelson defended his actions, noting the business community and Mayor Bowser had serious concerns about the new tax. “It’s worth looking at whether we can improve the financing mechanism.” “One of the challenges in working with Phil is that he keeps his own counsel. He keeps his cards close to his vest. That makes it difficult to get closure,” explained Patterson. “As chairman of the Council, I have to be mindful of how we get to majority vote. That means finding the balance that works,” said Mendelson He may have created a permanent enemy, however. Political insiders said Grosso is considering a run for chairman. Grosso declined to be interviewed. He also did not respond to my question, submitted to his spokesperson, asking him to confirm or deny reports of such a move. Interestingly, just as the Council was returning from its summer recess, Mendelson and Grosso got into a disagreement over the DC Public Schools teachers union contract, according to Wilson Building insiders. Grosso wanted to introduce it as emergency legislation, Mendelson resisted, although he supported the agreement. Folks knowledgeable about the dispute said the chairman used it as a teachable moment. There could be some truth to that assessment. When I asked Mendelson to compare his style with

that of previous chairmen, he said he is closer to Linda Cropp (D), describing her as “collegial and collaborative. But, she could also bring down the hammer. I’ve been counseled that’s the way to do it,” he added. “There is a unique strategy to Mendelson’s style that is not always confrontational but also not always kind,” said Jackson. “Most politicians operate under the edict that says, ‘Cut me and I’m going to cut you deeper.’ Phil is going to cut you – just not at that moment.”

A Man of Principle

Truth be told, most voters aren’t focused on process. They have embraced Mendelson’s well-crafted persona, becoming comfortable in their 20-year political marriage. What strikes them as most important is what was on display at the Firehook: integrity, commanding knowledge of government, a willingness to listen, and honesty. Even when he doesn’t tell them what they want to hear, they trust him. “He’s incorruptible,” said Ward 7 resident John Capozzi, who once ran against Mendelson but is now a staunch supporter. “Typically, there’s been a pay-to-play culture, and Phil just has not been involved in that. Phil has his own compass of what he wants. He meets with lobbyists but is not focused on them when he makes a decision.” Eboni Rose Thompson, a Ward 7 education activist, has “appreciated when he’s stepped in to make sure the Council is a good check to the mayor. I think that is pretty responsible.” There are character flaws she admitted, but those are somewhat trivial. “I think he is more of a worrier. He gets into the weeds. He probably chews on some things too much.” Disputing Lynch’s argument about Mendelson’s failure to sparkle, Thompson said, “The Council chairman is like an orchestra leader; it’s not necessary for him to distinguish himself.” Mendelson asserted there are good reasons to “re-hire” him, including his management of the Council. “I am thoughtful, so if you, the voter, feel strong about something, unlike many, I will listen. My legislative accomplishments show that I can get things done. My record clearly indicates I care about affordability, equity, and the kind of values to ensure diversity and opportunity.” That documented record, even in a changing Washington, DC, likely is enough to win re-election. Predicted Silverman: “Phil’s seat is pretty safe.” Jonetta Rose Barras is a DC-based freelance journalist and host of “TheBarrasReport” television show. u

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DC Added $8 Million to the Pockets of Low-Income Workers Thanks to Tax Credit Expansion by Claire Zippel

he District government took innovative steps in recent years to put over $8 million back in the pockets of hardworking residents trying to make ends meet on very low wages. It’s helping thousands of households keep up with DC’s high cost of living. How? The DC Council expanded the DC

What Is the Credit and How Does It Work?

The District’s Earned Income Tax Credit, based on the federal EITC, assists residents who work but have low earnings. The credit amount grows with each additional dollar of earnings for those with very low earnings, reaches the maximum

struggle to survive on low wages. For example, a single parent with two children working full-time for $15 an hour (annual income $32,000) gets a $1,650 tax refund thanks to the DC and federal EITCs. Without those credits, they would owe $2,070 in DC and federal income taxes. That kind of income boost helps low-income working families make ends meet. Workers tend to use their EITC mostly for necessities like groceries, transportation, child expenses, and paying down past-due bills and debt. Some are able to use the EITC to get ahead – to go back to school or get new training. We know this creates brighter futures for children in low-wage working families. Children whose families receive the federal EITC are healthier, research shows, and do better in school than their peers. The income boost has been linked to higher earnings and employment rates when the children grow up, meaning the EITC has a great return on investment.

Expansion Helped 10,000 More Filers

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a tax benefit for low-income working families and individuals, in 2014. Now the numbers are in, showing that an extra 10,300 working families and individuals claimed the EITC in 2015. EITC expansion was an important step to make sure that DC’s growing prosperity is more widely shared.

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credit and levels off, and then decreases slowly to zero as earnings reach the income limit. The DC EITC is refundable, meaning that if the value of the credit exceeds the amount of income tax owed, the balance is received as a tax refund. The DC and federal EITCs make a big difference in the finances of working households who

The DC Council acted in 2014, following recommendations from the Tax Revision Commission, to address a limitation in the federal EITC. While the federal EITC provides substantial help for households with children, it does very little for adults without children in the home. The maximum federal EITC for a single person without children is only $500, and they can benefit only if they earn less than $15,000. The expanded DC EITC provides a special supplement for workers without children in two ways. First, it has a maximum credit of $500, compared with $200 under the prior rules. Second, while the federal EITC ends for this group of workers when income exceeds $15,000, DC residents earning up to $24,000 can receive some level of tax credit. As a result, more workers with-

out children can receive some amount of the DC credit. Not surprisingly, these changes made the DC EITC accessible to many more workers. Following the expansion, 10,300 more workers claimed the DC credit, and the total amount received grew by $8.3 million. In contrast, the number of tax filers claiming the federal credit – which did not change – didn’t increase at all that year, according to a DC Fiscal Policy Institute analysis of tax return data. This suggests that the increase in claims for the DC credit happened thanks to the expansions for workers without children. These figures confirm that expanding the District’s EITC has been a huge help to thousands of workers struggling on low wages. Boosting the incomes of low-income workers is an important step to make sure that DC’s growing prosperity is more widely shared. Even with this good news, more work needs to be done to ensure that all eligible residents know about and claim the EITC and other tax credits they’ve earned. According to Capital Area Asset Builders (CAAB), as many as 20,000 DC residents who have low wages are still not claiming the federal EITC, and thus are not receiving over $40 million in federal tax credits. This suggests that with increased awareness and free tax preparation, even more workers would benefit from the DC EITC expansion. Claire Zippel is a policy analyst at the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (www.dcfpi.org). DCFPI promotes budget and policy solutions to reduce poverty and inequality in the District of Columbia, and to increase opportunities for residents to build a better future. u

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Art All Night Comes Back to Shaw

by Pleasant Mann

ver 20,000 people filled the streets of Shaw on Sept. 23, to attend the Sixth Art All Night festival held by Shaw Main Streets. The festival encompassed the commercial corridor s of Seventh and Ninth Streets NW , starting at Barr y Place and going all the way down to New York Avenue . The theme this year was #LoveShaw, with the festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s symbol, a pair of big lips, popping up throughout the night. Funded by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and the Department of Small and Local Business Development, Shawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art All Night featured 60 restaurants, businesses and government sites as venues. Given the size of the territor y covered, two shuttle buses, provided by U Street Parking, transported participants. In Blagden Alley, things kicked off with a performance by the Tia Yim Kung Fu Lion Dancers. A seImar Hutchins begins his collage honoring Colin Kaepernick in the Cambria Suites lobby. Photo: Pleasant Mann

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#LoveShaw animation backs up the Rave market. Photo: Alexander Pad Art ro

ries of musical performances followed. Visitors admired the DC Alley Museum murals, lit up and accompanied by light projections by Robin Bell. The Watha T. Daniel Library, the welcome center for the festival, hosted face painting by Anike Robinson and a do-it-yourself painting workshop in the basement led by artist Sydney Buffalow. The DC Housing Finance Agency at Ninth and Florida Avenues NW drew crowds to step dancing performances by fraternities from UDC and Bowie State University as well as a series of fashion shows and a performance by Kayla Harley

Pyroxotic in the ring of fire. Photo: Pleasant Mann

Ethiopian superstar Yehune Belay wows the crowd at Parcel 42. Photo: Pleasant Mann

that recreated the life of Queen Nefertiti. Besides the artwork displays at Shaw venues Touchstone Gallery and Foundry Gallery, there was a one-night art showcase by the Mid City Artists collective at 1911 Ninth Street NW. At least 25 other Shaw businesses participated in Art All Night Batala leads one of the by displaying artwork. There #LoveShaw parades at were also live painting sesArt All Night by Jeffrey Morris sions at 15 venues, including body painting at Urban Athletic Club. Shaw’s Art All Night also hosted dance parties. The fun kicked off at the Inclusive Innovation Incubator (In3) on Georgia Avenue. The Art Garage party, held in the basement garage of the Wonder Bread building, was also packed. The display of fashions at Wanda’s on 7th hair salon turned into

Murals were illuminated in Blagden Alley during Art All Night. Photo: Victoria Pickering

a standing-room-only party. Pekoe Acupuncture and Wellness threw a DJ-driven celebration in their basement. Art moved through the streets of Shaw all night. The ever-popular women’s drum group Batala Washington held a parade. Led by a set

Pekoe Acupuncture’s Kis Booth served over 300 sing tomers. Photo: Nicole cusMires

lot selling their work. On the wall of the se who , Bell in were projections by Rob ed turn ly slow o “Swamp Monsters” vide images of Trump Administration mem The s. ture crea bers into threatening d Creative Junk Food collective projecte tligh high n, atio their #LoveShaw anim The ing aspects of the neighborhood. orm perf of m stage had a constant strea y Bela unie Yeh r ers. Ethiopian supersta s show fire Two electrified the crowd. d ban a c, xoti provided the finale. Pyro acts of three women performing daring the ed end Nar with fire. Then Moksha ce. dan fan fire night with a ceremonial

of #LoveShaw celebrants in front wearing lip masks, the celebration ended up at the Watha T. Daniel Library, where the group gave another rousing performance. The Brass Connection, a brass jazz band, and Tulane Club of DC led another musical contingent from the Kennedy Recreation Center up to Parcel 42 at the corner of R and Seventh Streets NW. Parcel 42 was a major hub of activity the entire night. The Art Rave market featured 24 local artists

Art All Night brought excitement to Shaw. Photo: Jeffrey Morris

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Shaw Streets by Pleasant Mann The winners of the Partners in Preservation: Main Streets grants will be announced on Nov. 2.

Shaw Competing for Preservation Grant

Over the next month, the public can vote for the restoration of an historic “Ugly Duckling” building in the Shaw neighborhood. This is made possible by The Partners in Preservation: Main Streets campaign presented by American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Shaw’s entry into the competitive campaign is at 1537 Seventh St. NW. The two-story building was built in 1881 as a blacksmith shop that is now home to Ivy & Coney, a Chicago and Detroit-themed sports bar. The building’s ground floor retail space is currently vacant. Today, the façade of the building is covered in stucco and vinyl siding. The preservation project would remove these materials to discover what original elements are present and then restore the building to its historic appearance. Partners in Preservation: Main Streets will award $2 million in grant funding from American Express to Main Street districts in need of preservation support across America. The public will determine which of the 25 sites in the competition will receive funding by voting for their favorite Main Streets projects through Oct. 31 at VoteYourMainStreet.org. Shaw Main Street has launched the “Forge the Future in Shaw” campaign to get out the vote for 1537 Seventh St.

Shaw Main Streets Open House Oct. 7

Shaw Main Streets holds its fall Open House on Oct. 7. This semi-annual event highlights neighborhood businesses. This year’s event showcases the restaurants, bars, clothing shops and other exceptional retail north of Rhode Island Avenue NW. The Open House works like this. Attendees pick up a free Shaw Open House passport at either Bazaar Spices (2130 Eighth St. NW) or Ivy and Coney (1537 Seventh St. NW) starting at 1 p.m. They take their passports to participating Shaw businesses to receive freebies and validation stickers that allow the bearer to enter the Open House raffle for prizes at the end of the day. The Open House ends at 5 p.m. with a closeout party. The party kick-offs the “Forge the Future in Shaw” campaign to rehabilitate Ivy & Coney’s building. Guests will cast their first votes and learn how they can help 1537 Seventh Street win the Partners in Preservation competition. Shaw could win this building at 1537 Seventh Street a big preservation grant with enough votes. Photo by Pleasant Mann

Ribbon cut to dedicate new murals in the DC Alley Museum. Photo by Pleasant Mann

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Alley-Oop Festival in Blagden Alley

The DC Alley Museum held a two-day AlleyOop Murals and Music Festival, Sept. 23 and 24, to mark the recent completion of five new murals in Blagden Alley. The first night of the festival was held in collaboration with Shaw’s Art All Night. The next day saw a dedication ceremony for the new murals as well as other art-related activities. The event was presented by Shaw Main Streets in conjunction with the DC Alley Museum with major funding from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and support from Douglas Development and other sponsors. The dedication ceremony started with a speech from Bill Warrell, artist and co-founder of the Alley Museum. Warrell noted Blagden Alley’s history as a haven for artists over the past decades. Gretchen Wharton, a board member of the Commission on the Arts and Humanities, and Shaw Main Streets Executive Director Alexander Padro spoke on the importance of the District’s support of local artists, as demonstrated by the alley festival. A ribbon was then cut in front of Warrell’s mural “AEC vs. The Pension Building (Great Black Music: Ancient to the Future).” Several other arts-related activities were held on Sept. 24. Longview Gallery served as the venue for a painting workshop for children and adults, as well as hands-on screen printing of t-shirts and button making. A number of

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musical art groups played in the alley during the afternoon, moving from jazz, to classical, folk and contemporary musical compositions. Two DC documentaries were screened: “Salad Days: a Decade of Punk in Washington DC” and “The Legend of Cool Disco Dan.”

will provide information about their mission. Wagtime will be there to offer some of their pet-centric items for sale. Finally, there will be music during the day, performed by Lady Hatchet. u

Dog Days at the Shaw Farmers Market

The Shaw Food Market at Old City Farm (925 Rhode Island Ave. NW ) holds its first annual Dog and Community Day, Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Humane Rescue Alliance will be on-site with their adoption mobile, presenting a number of dogs and cats looking for homes. All adoptable animals have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Also at the market, members of the Shaw Dog Park

Dog Days at Shaw Farmers Market. Courtesy Community Foodworks

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East Side News by Taylor Barden Golden

Art in the Dark

Since its inception in 2011, Art All Night has been one of the largest citywide events of the year. This year, North Capitol Main Street, with support from the NoMa Business Improvement District and Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie’s office and financial backing from the DC Commission on Arts and Humanities, hosted eight venues along the North Capitol corridor. The venues spanned 12 blocks and continued into NoMa, offering different art forms along the way. The event began at Creative Grounds, a new coffee shop offering studio and exhibition space and art classes. The team there hosted art workshops for children and families and had henna and face painting for the little ones. Farther down the thoroughfare were street art and street performances on the corner of 17th and North Capitol. Jam Doung Style Cuisine was on hand for early and late-night munchies. Students from the Davis Center performed dances including ballet and hip hop. The event’s welcome center was hosted at the Florida lots and featured Adult Playground Art, while the Bates lot at 15th Street hosted a silent disco, which was a joy both to participate in and to watch from the sidewalk. It was also amusing to observe the reaction of passersby, who had no idea why a group of 100 people were jumping up and down in unison in a parking lot.

The largest venue was the Douglas lot, which hosted an all-night fashion show and an open-air fashion market featuring local designers, many of whom sell their goods online and not in brick-and-mortar stores (although that is the goal of most). The fashion show really kicked off after 10 p.m., and the cocktails were flowing, sponsored by Oregon Marionberry Whiskey. The event extended into NoMa, onto the REI campus, which featured an installation of donated bikes with which people could interact and leave notes – living works of art. Leaving no stone unturned, no corner unartistic, 7 Drum City played a live drum jam at the NoMa/Gallaudet Metro station to welcome people to the festivities. The event truly celebrated the life and art of the North Capitol corridor. The plethora Tapas line the bar at Calle Cinco. Photo: Taylor Barden Golden of art on display showed the best of DC and of Northeast and celebrated our local artists and businesses. North Capitol Main Street, full chef ’s kitchen. Calle Cinco might not look much which brought the whole night to fruition, promised different from its predecessor, save the entrance to “an exhilarating evening of performance based art its sister restaurant Alta Strada, since closed, and the and live visual displays that will honor all the ways mood it sets with modern Spanish music and a bar we make art.” lined with the night’s tapas options. Schlow has jumped onto the newest love of the District’s drinking crowd with a sangria rose, which sells for $8 a glass and $32 a pitcher. The wine list Restaurateur Michael Schlow is breathing new life consists of Spanish wines. into his 30-seat home at Fifth and K streets After Oct. 15, Schlow and his team will decide NW. His new popup, aptly named Calle Cinwhether to keep Calle Cinco in its current form or co, will be open at least through Oct. 15. The to allow other ambitious ideas to take hold. Schlow space was recently home to Conosci, which seems open to many ideas for the space, including will relocate next month. pairing with other culinary partners and hosting The idea behind Calle Cinco is a simple cooking classes and wine tastings. For now, the space one: casual Spanish tapas, where ingredients will serve as a place for the neighborhood to find are the key. “The idea here is really to be somesimple, casual tapas and refreshing sangria. thing special for the neighborhood,” Schlow told DCist. He doesn’t go for the overworked or overcomplicated to produce the frequently Wunder Garten hosted its third annual Oktoberchanging menu, which makes sense if you fest, a celebration that for many signifies the start of know the limitations of the space itself. fall. The event spanned three days, unlike Bavaria’s Conosci was a marvel to the restaurant festival which lasts around 17 days, and included scene because it had an ambitious, continutraditional German food, music, and beer. ally expanding menu that was prepared enMany beers on tap were crafted in the Oktobertirely in college-dorm fashion with a hotplate fest Maerzen-style and produced in Bavaria’s oldand a microwave. Schlow closed Conosci and est breweries, Spaten, Weihenstephaner, and Hofannounced that it would reopen in another brauhaus. Also on the menu was Wunder Garten’s location to be determined but likely having a

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Wunder Garten Brings Bavaria to NoMa

The North Capitol celebration of Art All Night. Photo: Taylor Barden Golden

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cider to prepare one for the (hopefully) approaching fall weather. Cafe Berlin was on hand as usual to provide traditional German treats, with CaliBurger taking over for the latenight munchies. The festival was geared toward families (even the canine kind) and saw a steady stream of parents and young children throughout the weekend. Each day featured a stein-holding competition, cornhole, and other kidfriendly games as well as live music and face-painting. Saturday featured a dance party with DJ Lehi, and Sunday featured a full pig roast by Cafe Berlin and traditional live Oktoberfest

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dvisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6E convened its scheduled September meeting. The quorum: Alex Padro (6E01, chair), Anthony Brown (6E02, secretary), Frank Wiggins (6E03, vice chair), Alex Marriott (6E05, treasurer), and Kevin Rogers (6E07).

6E04 Vacancy Filled

Chair Padro began the meeting by stating that the ANC 6E04 vacancy election would be held that evening in the rear of the meeting room. Three candidates filed petitions with the Board of Elections: Miguel Ayala, David Jaffe, and Sterlicia Rodney. Padro introduced Gottlieb Simon, executive director of the Office of Neighborhood Advisory Commissions, who presided over the election. The election was open only to Single Member District 6E04 registered voters. The polls opened at 6:35 p.m. and closed at 7:35 p.m. At the conclusion of the meeting, Padro announced Jaffe as the winner and that the vacancy filling would be publicized in the DC Register.

BZA Request for Rear Addition

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Wunder Garten celebrates Oktoberfest. Photo: Taylor Barden Golden

music by Die Drei Band. Wunder Garten has always focused on families and prides itself on being a gathering place for the neighborhood. Its daytime events allow adults and children alike to enjoy the outdoor space and appreciate the beautiful weather while it lasts. Taylor Barden Golden is a real estate agent with the Stokes Group at McEnearney Associates Inc. A former Hill staffer, Taylor lives in Brentwood with her husband, two dogs, and a cat. She’s always on the lookout for new places to explore and ways to spend time outside. Get in touch: taylor@ midcitydcnews.com; @rtaylorb. u

Olivia Akinsan, representing Designs by Olivia Architectural Consultants, spoke regarding a Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) application for a special exception from the rear-yard requirement to permit a rear addition to an existing one-family unit at 443 Ridge St. NW. Commissioner Brown said that the applicant repeated that evening what was presented to ANC 6E’s Development and Zoning Committee last week, and the committee supported the application. The applicant has a letter of support from his neighbor and will present it to BZA. The commission voted unanimously to support the application request.

BZA Application for New Deck

David McNitt asked the commission to support his BZA application to replace a balcony and staircase with a second-floor balcony on an existing one-family unit located at 1601 Eighth St. NW. The applicant has the support of his adjacent neighbor at 705 Q St. The applicant appeared before ANC 6E’s Development and Zoning Committee, which supported the application. The commission motioned to unanimously support the request.

Proposed Housing Development

Rev. Jim Dickerson of New Community Church spoke on

the subject of a proposed development of affordable housing at 614 S St. NW. Dickerson noted that he wanted to preserve the main building and the church, and the Development and Zoning Committee agreed that the two facades next to the church would be preserved. The church is going to create 51 rentals for affordable units and designate an area for its art space program. Holland and Knight representative Chip Glasgow said that an amendment to the DC Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map was submitted; it proposes to extend the Medium Density Commercial and Medium Density Residential designations to include the church property. Commissioner Brown noted that the Development and Zoning Committee liked the project but there were some concerns from a couple of the members. Padro noted past concerns of the management of other affordable housing projects in the neighborhood.

August Rainstorm Backup

Representatives of DC Water spoke at the meeting on sewer backups resulting from a rainstorm that occurred on Aug. 12. An engineering evaluation is being conducted as well as a review of backwater valve requests. The Northeast Boundary Tunnel Project will be in service by 2023 and is expected to mitigate flooding in the 6E area. DC water is encouraging residents to install backwater valves (which prevent wastewater from flowing into homes) and informed the commission and meeting attendees that there is a backwater valve rebate program in place.

Gun Violence Prevention

Family Life Center representative Henry Gregory III spoke on behalf of a grant application submitted to ANC 6E by the center in the amount of $2,000 to support a Gun Violence Prevention Workshop on Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The commission unanimously passed a motion to support the grant in the full amount of $2,000, provided that the Office of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions confirms that the funds can be used for the workshop and any remaining documentation from other applicants is submitted. ANC 6E will meet again at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 3 at the Shaw/Watha T. Daniel Library located at 1630 Seventh St. NW. Steve Holton can be contacted at ssholton@gmail.com. u

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Bloomingdale Bites Drinking for Social Justice at Showtime

Coming on the heels of a successful fundraiser for the Women’s March in November, Showtime Lounge once again played host to a social justice event. This time, Showtime owner Paul Vivani helped raise money for the March for Social Justice, which occurred on Sept. 30. Showtime Lounge opened in 2012 at 113 Rhode Island Ave. NW and quickly became a staple of a neighborhood in desperate need of a watering hole. The bar is named for Showtime Hair Design, the much-loved barbershop that previously occupied the space. Known for the inviting (even to four-legged friends) atmosphere and cheap drinks, Showtime is most famous for its juke box and house band, Granny and the Boys, led by 83-year-old Alice “Granny” Donahue. Now Showtime is a go-to safe space for progressive causes and political thought. It proudly displays a rainbow flag torn down by an altright protestor during a political rally earlier this year. Through hosting fundraisers, it supported the Women’s March and now the March for Social Justice. The September march was organized by grassroots protesters and chaired by Valerie Castile, mother or Orlando Castile, who was killed by a police officer in St. Anthony, Mo. As the mission statement describes, the march was “open to the public and all who are ready to work toward dismantling the oppressive structures, institutions, and practices that exag-

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gerate inequality and dehumanize people of color.” Activists and neighbors alike express their delight at Vivani’s use of his space for social causes. The locals consider Showtime Lounge their haven away from home and continue to support its efforts in the local and national communities. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/showtimebardc/.

Another McMillan Milestone?

The Zoning Commission has again approved redevelopment of the McMillan sand filtration site, moving the project one step closer to fruition. In December, the DC Court of Appeals vacated the commission’s approval of the development plan, citing failure by the developer, Vision McMillan Partners

(VMP), to account sufficiently for the effect of the plan on the surrounding community. The plan provides for 531 apartments, 146 townhouses, and a 52,000-square-foot Harris Teeter. Plans also include a 17,500-square-foot community center, an eight-story medical building, and possibly an eight-acre park. In March, VMP issued a statement saying, “The project, as currently designed, represents the only feasible alternative that can retain a substantial part of the [planned-unit development] site as open space and make the site usable for recreational purposes, while at the same time balancing the interest in leveraging this site to advance objectives for housing, economic development, and community facilities;

Traffic and pedestrian detours throughout the Northeast Boundary Tunnel (NEBT) project. Photo: DC Water

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FIND US AT THESE LOCATIONS! improving tree canopy and reducing urban runoff; and promoting highquality design.” During the hearing, the Zoning Commission again justified the density and height of each proposed building, moving the process again into the hands of the mayor’s agent. If the agent approves, VMP could finally break ground, again.

Rhode Island Ave. Construction: Only the Beginning

If you think construction traffic on Rhode Island Avenue in Northeast has been frustrating, you haven’t seen anything yet. DC Water has just announced the final stages of its plan for the largest component of the Clean Rivers Project. All that work that’s already been done? That was just prep. Prepare yourself for five years of the construction chaos that will be the Northeast Boundary Tunnel (NEBT) project. The NEBT is “a large, deep, sewer tunnel that will increase the capacity of the existing sewer system in the District, significantly mitigating sewer flooding and improving the water quality of the Anacostia River,” as described by DC Water. “The NEBT will connect with the First Street Tunnel and Anacostia River Tunnel to provide a complete gravity system from Northwest DC to Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant, where all flows captured by the tunnel system will be delivered for treatment prior to discharge to the Potomac River.” The great news for residents is that the creation of the tunnel is meant to address the major flooding issues that have plagued neighborhoods, most notably Bloomingdale and LeDroit. The bad news is that the project is scheduled for completion in 2023. DC Water has been holding block meetings to brief residents about how they will be affected during the construction. Part of T Street will be removed from use for five years (minimum) to house construction

equipment. Residents took the opportunity to express their frustration with the traffic, noise, and foundation rumbling that the current construction has caused. Many are worried that lack of parking will affect both daily life and possibly the resale value of their homes over the next five years. DC Water reps walked people through each phase of upcoming work and informed them that Tunnel Forum Meetings beginning in March will provide an opportunity to voice concerns. The timing of everything remains unclear. Preparatory work now being done to move the utilities out of the way was scheduled to finish in late spring, but that date has been moved to November. There is no fixed start date for the construction of the actual tunnel, though it is estimated to be completed in August 2023. DC Water is encouraging those affected to attend the Tunnel Forum Meetings and keep up with news through their website: https://www. dcwater.com/projects/northeastboundary-tunnel-project-0.

MIDCITY A Divine Shine

723 T Street, NW

NW Settlement House - S St.

1739 7th Street, NW

Al Crostino

1926 9th Street, NW

Off Road Cycling

905 U Street, NW

Bank of Georgetown

1301 U St NW

Passport

11th & U Streets, NW

Beau Thai

1550 7th St. NW

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

Ben’s Chilli Bowl

1213 U ST NW

Pekoe Acupuncture

1410 9th Street, NW

Big Bad Woof

117 Carroll ST NW

Peregrine Epresso

1718 14th St NW

Big Bear

1700 1st ST NW

Petco Unleashed

1200 First St. NE

Bloomingdale Wine & Spirits

1836 First St. NW

Phyllis Wheatly YWCA

901 Rhode Island Ave, NW

Bread for the City

1525 7th Street NW

Piassa

1336 9th ST NW

Bus Boys & Poets

1025 5th ST NW

Planet Pet

1738 14th St NW

Bus Boys & Poets

2021 14th ST NW

Politics & Prose

5015 Connecticut Ave, NW

Calabash

1847 7th St. NW

Rahama African Restaurant

1924 9th Street, NW

Cambria Hotel

899 O St. NW

Reeves Center

2000 14th ST NW

Cantania Bakery

1404 North Capitol NW

Reeves Center Street Box

14th & U Street, NW

Capitol Food Market

1634 North Capitol St.

Reformation Fitness

1302 9th St NW #1

CCN Office

224 7th ST SE

Right & Proper Brew

624 T St. NW

Chaplin

1501 9th Street, NW

Rite Aid

1306 U Street NW

Chinatown Coffee

475 H ST NW

Rito Loco

606 Florida Avenue, NW

City First Bank

1432 U ST NW

Safeway

490 L St. NW

City Paws Hospital

1823 14th St NW

Safeway

1747 Columbia RD NW

Coldwell Banker

1606 17th ST NW

Safeway

1701 Corcoran ST NW

Commissary

1443 P St NW

Sbarro

1101 7th St. NW

Compass Coffee

1535 7th St. NW

Seaton Market

1822 North Capitol St. NW

CVS

2129 14th ST NW

Senior Building

1713 7th St. NW

CVS

3031 14th ST NW

Shaw Library

945 Rhode Island AVE NW

CVS

1000 U ST NW

Shaw Mainstreet

875 N Street, NW, Suite 201

CVS

1418 P ST NW

Shaw Metro

1800 7th St NW

CVS

1637 P Street, NW

Shaw Metro Box - NE Corner

8th & R NW

CVS

400 Massachusettes AVE NW

Shaw Metro Box - NE Corner

7th & S NW

CVS

1900 7th ST NW

Showtime Lounge

113 Rhode Island Ave. NW

Dodge City

917 U Street, NW

Simon Vintage

1911 9th Street, NW

Dove House

1905 9th Street, NW

Skynear Design Gallery

1800 Wyoming Avenue, NW

Drafting Table

1529 14th ST NW

SMASH Records

2314 18th Street, NW

Dunkin Donuts

1739 New Jersey Ave NW

Solid Core

1821 7th Street, NW

The 5th Annual Boundary Stone Bike ride will take place on Oct. 14. Each year, Boundary Stone DC (www. boundarystonedc.com) sponsors a bike ride around the District’s oldest federal monuments, its boundary stones. History, bike, and beer nerds alike can register at www.bikereg.com/bsride2017. The Annual Bloomingdale House Tour will be on Oct. 28 and promises to be a day full of workshops, historic home tours, and merriment. For information go to www.bloomingdalecivicassociation.org/events/housetour/.

Emmaus Services for Aging

1426 9th ST NW

Starbucks

1425 P St NW

First Cup Coffee

900 M ST NW

Starbucks

2225 Georgia AVE NW

Flash

645 Florida Avenue, NW

Starbucks

1301 Connecticut Ave, NW

Foster House Apartments

801 Rhode Island Ave, NW

Studio Theatre Street Box

14th & P Street, NW

Giant

1345 Park RD NW

Sunset Spirits

1627 First St. NW

Giant

1050 Brentwood RD NE

T Street Market

80 T St. NW

Giant at O Street Market

1400 7th St NW

The Coffee Bar

1201 S St NW

GMCHC Family Life Center

605 Rhode Island Avenue NE

Third District MPD

1620 V ST NW

Grassroots Gourmet, LLC

104 Rhode Island Ave NW

Trilogy NoMa

151 Q Street, NE

Habesha market

1919 9th st

Tryst

2459 18th ST NW

Harris Teeter

1631 Kalorama RD NW

Tynan Coffee

1275 First St. SE

Harris Teeter

1201 First St, NE

U Street Cafe

1301 U ST NW

Home Rule

1807 14th Street, NW

U Street Metro

11th & U Streets, NW

Howard Founders Library

500 Howard Place, NW

U Street Wine & Beer

1351 U St NW

Howard University

2225 Georgia Avenue, NW

Universal Gear

1919 14th Street, NW

Java House

1645 Q ST NW

Unleashed

1550 7th St. NW

Kafe Bohem

602 Florida Avenue, NW

Uprising Muffin Company

1817 7th St NW

Kennedy Recreation Center

1401 7th ST NW

Velvet Lounge

915 U Street, NW

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

Lettie Gooch

1517 U Street, NW

Vida

1612 U St NW

Lincoln Westmoreland Apts.

1730 7th Street, NW

Walgreens

1325 14th ST NW

Logan Hardware

1734 14th St NW

Wanda’s

1851 7th Street, NW

Lost & Found

1240 9th St. NW

Whole Foods Yellow Box

1440 P Street NW

Marriott Hotel

901 Massachusetts Ave NW

Why Not Boutique

1348 U Street, NW

MLK Library

901 G ST NW

Wilson Building

1350 Pennsylvania AVE NW

Modern Liquors

1200 9th ST NW

Windows Cafe

101 Rhode Island AVE NW

Mount Vernon Sq. Metro

7th & M ST NW

Wydown Coffee Bar

1924 14th St NW

Nelly’s

900 U St NW

Yes Organic Market

2123 14th St NW

Nest DC

87 Florida Ave. NW

YMCA

1711 Rhode Island Ave, NW

Northwest One Library

155 L ST NW

Yoga District

1830 1st ST NW

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changing hands

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

Kalorama

FEE SIMPLE

2121 S ST NW 1827 PHELPS PL NW

Adams Morgan

Ledroit Park

1802 WYOMING AVE NW

$1,504,500

Bloomingdale 152 U ST NW

$1,100,000

4 3

Brookland

3033 CHANCELLORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WAY NE 573 REGENT PL NE 1230 RHODE ISLAND AVE NE 563 REGENT PL NE 1227 FRANKLIN ST NE 1348 NEWTON ST NE 3005 17TH ST NE 2929 12TH ST NE 1817 KEARNY ST NE 2701 6TH ST NE 1603 NEWTON ST NE 837 CRITTENDEN ST NE 1425 OTIS ST NE 220 ASCOT PL NE 726 EMERSON ST NE 2917 7TH ST NE 620 FARADAY PL NE 801 DELAFIELD ST NE 714 DECATUR PL NE 232 CROMWELL TER NE 615 GALLATIN ST NE

$850,000 $800,000 $792,500 $764,000 $752,000 $732,500 $719,900 $710,000 $700,000 $685,000 $632,500 $622,000 $600,000 $550,000 $533,000 $525,000 $449,900 $420,000 $420,000 $402,500 $325,000

Columbia Heights

1424 BELMONT ST NW 1206 FAIRMONT ST NW 1123 EUCLID ST NW 705 IRVING ST NW 3551 13TH ST NW 1520 MONROE ST NW 1416 QUINCY ST NW 649 COLUMBIA RD NW 1004 MONROE ST NW 3617 13TH ST NW 3532 11TH ST NW 595 COLUMBIA RD NW 632 LAMONT ST NW 773 COLUMBIA RD NW 3812 13TH ST NW 2925 11TH ST NW 614 LAMONT ST NW 743 IRVING ST NW 10091/2 LAMONT ST NW 1019 FAIRMONT ST NW

$1,549,000 $1,465,000 $1,333,000 $1,220,000 $1,130,000 $1,099,900 $960,000 $960,000 $853,000 $849,000 $799,000 $770,000 $698,000 $685,000 $669,000 $654,000 $650,000 $640,000 $560,000 $530,000

4 3 4 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 8 4 6 7 5 4 4 5 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 2 2

Dupont 1910 17TH ST NW

$1,345,000

Eckington

42 QUINCY PL NE 18 Q ST NE 2016 SUMMIT PL NE 176 U ST NE

$915,000 $825,000 $505,000 $500,935

H Street 710 10TH ST NE

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$745,000

4 3 2 3 3

2307 1ST ST NW 233 ELM ST NW 2220 1ST ST NW

$2,900,000 $2,080,000 $1,305,000 $650,000 $1,380,000

Logan Circle

1310 VERMONT AVE NW 1110 P ST NW

$2,600,000 $1,355,000

Mount Pleasant

1729 PARK RD NW 1709 IRVING ST NW 1864 INGLESIDE TER NW 1822 KENYON ST NW

$1,565,000 $1,213,200 $1,140,000 $1,051,000

Old City #2

1922 11TH ST NW 919 O ST NW 1237 10TH ST NW 1419 S ST NW 1548 3RD ST NW 1423 NEW JERSEY AVE NW 20 N ST NW 927 W ST NW 613 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW 1419 3RD ST NW 45 BATES ST NW

$1,900,000 $1,300,000 $1,250,000 $1,205,000 $766,000 $760,000 $750,000 $669,000 $640,000 $610,000 $577,000

5 5 5 3 5 4 5 6 5 5 4 4 6 7 3 2 3 2 2 2 3 3

Shaw

458 M ST NW 1724 6TH ST NW 510 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW 1526 MARION ST NW

$1,195,000 $981,000 $766,000 $750,000

4 3 3 2

Trinidad

1239 OATES ST NE 1138 NEAL ST NE 1325 TRINIDAD AVE NE 1211 19TH ST NE 1280 NEAL ST NE 1540 LEVIS ST NE #A 1221 17TH ST NE 1221 OATES ST NE 1318 STAPLES ST NE 1255 OATES ST NE 1283 OATES ST NE 1432 TRINIDAD AVE NE 1617 LYMAN PL NE 1809 H ST NE 1275 OATES ST NE 1633 LANG PL NE 1221 16TH ST NE 1270 OWEN PL NE

$910,000 $800,000 $739,957 $730,000 $710,000 $699,000 $665,000 $600,000 $562,000 $545,000 $540,000 $535,000 $499,500 $499,000 $399,900 $370,000 $335,000 $600,000

4 4 3 8 3 4 4 3 4 3 4 3 2 3 3 2 3 4

Adams Morgan 2380 CHAMPLAIN ST NW #302 2301 CHAMPLAIN ST NW #114 2713 ONTARIO RD NW #1 2426 ONTARIO RD NW #205 2464 ONTARIO RD NW #4

$710,000 $494,500 $465,000 $417,000 $919,900

Bloomingdale 2028 NORTH CAPITOL ST NW #1 2028 NORTH CAPITOL ST NW #2

$799,900 $649,900

3219 12TH ST NE #102 711 JACKSON ST NE #4 711 JACKSON ST NE #2 1036 OTIS ST NE #101 4000 8TH ST NE #1 4005 7TH ST NE #2 1045 MICHIGAN AVE NE #1045 3157 HAWTHORNE DR NE #3157 78 HAWTHORNE CT NE #78

$585,000 $550,000 $525,000 $499,000 $437,270 $430,000 $426,500 $354,500 $285,000

14th Street Corridor

Columbia Heights

1414 BELMONT ST NW #203

$329,000

2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 1

Central

CONDO

2122 10TH ST NW $1,250,000 3

3 3

Brookland

925 H ST NW #602 1010 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #202 1830 JEFFERSON PL NW #7 2425 L ST NW #421 1312 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #601 809813 6TH ST NW #12 1312 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #509 1514 21ST ST NW #3 1150 K ST NW #506 601 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW #505 777 7TH ST NW #919 1325 18TH ST NW #805 1316 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #706 2201 L ST NW #619 1301 20TH ST NW #517

U Street Corridor

2 2 2 1 2

770 GIRARD ST NW #2E

$1,325,000 $692,000 $675,000 $621,500 $619,900 $618,500 $610,000 $515,200 $452,500 $389,000 $385,000 $380,000 $294,900 $288,000 $282,000 $965,000

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

Dupont

Eckington

28 T ST NE #2 28 T ST NE #1 1912 3RD ST NE #6 233 S ST NE #1

H Street Corrodor 628 I ST NE #3 500 25TH PL NE #103

Ledroit Park 40 W ST NW #2

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

$560,000 $490,000 $389,221 $310,000 $255,000 $202,500 $1,209,000 $960,000 $594,500 $469,000 $452,500 $369,900 $298,970 $257,000 $208,000

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

$822,000 $739,000 $599,900 $595,000

3 3 2 2

$800,000 $280,000

2 1

Mount Pleasant

1862 PARK RD NW #2 2363 CHAMPLAIN ST NW #20 3426 16TH ST NW #305 3426 16TH ST NW #608 1752 PARK RD NW #B 3155 MOUNT PLEASANT ST NW #105 1688 EUCLID ST NW #A 2440 16TH ST NW #412 1673 PARK RD NW #305

Mount Vernon Triangle

555 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #301 1131 5TH ST NW #B

Navy Yard

1025 1ST ST SE #610

Observatory Circle

2501 WISCONSIN AVE NW #7 4100 CATHEDRAL AVE NW #802 2800 WISCONSIN AVE NW #805 2800 WISCONSIN AVE NW #310

Old City #2

1407 W ST NW #201 1437 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #104 440 M ST NW #1 1313 VERMONT AVE NW #13 440 L ST NW #403 1404 11TH ST NW #402 1111 11TH ST NW #307 1728 U ST NW #4 52 NEW YORK AVE NW #2 1444 CHURCH ST NW #205 475 K ST NW #319 1401 R ST NW #408 1425 11TH ST NW #303 1752 CORCORAN ST NW #3B 475 K ST NW #622 1727 R ST NW #202 1390 V ST NW #501 437 NEW YORK AVE NW #405 1300 N ST NW #517 811 4TH ST NW #514 440 L ST NW #202 435 R ST NW #403 1718 P ST NW #202 1300 N ST NW #9 1545 18TH ST NW #506 2000 16TH ST NW #604 1441 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #915 1117 10TH ST NW #307 1615 Q ST NW #1210 555 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #502 66 NEW YORK AVE NW #207 1737 P ST NW #101 1 SCOTT CIR NW #206 1440 N ST NW #215 1210 R ST NW #P-84

Residences At City Center $1,037,500

1310 Q ST NW #2 $3,000,000 1310 Q ST NW #5 $1,595,000 1224 R ST NW #2 $1,500,000 1515 15TH ST NW #419 $1,160,000 1515 15TH ST NW #227 $900,000 1324 14TH ST NW #2 $849,000 1408 Q ST NW #13 $790,000 1210 R ST NW #102 $769,000 1450 CHURCH ST NW #502 $749,000 1325 13TH ST NW #37 $730,000 1010 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #606 $712,500 1401 Q ST NW #101 $695,000 1312 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #701 $639,000 1209 13TH ST NW #407 $590,000 1300 N ST NW #16 $475,000 1133 13TH ST NW #502 $325,000 1444 CHURCH ST NW #402 $774,900

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

920 I ST NW #1003

Shaw

Logan Circle

1806 9TH ST NW #2 1806 9TH ST NW #1 1011 M ST NW #906 929 FLORIDA AVE NW #4006

Trinidad

1326 MONTELLO AVE NE #1

Truxton Circle

227 BATES ST NW #2 227 BATES ST NW #1

U Street Corridor

2020 12TH ST NW #705 u

$820,000 $677,000 $599,000 $545,200 $510,000 $390,000 $370,000 $365,000 $351,500

3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1

$512,000 $493,370

1 1

$615,000

$780,000 $695,000 $195,000 $174,900

2 2 0 0

$733,000 $726,500 $709,500 $700,000 $665,200 $659,000 $640,000 $628,000 $590,000 $587,000 $585,000 $550,500 $529,000 $515,000 $515,000 $502,000 $479,000 $476,000 $455,000 $447,000 $446,000 $445,000 $415,000 $412,555 $399,999 $375,000 $366,500 $330,000 $320,000 $310,000 $300,000 $270,000 $256,000 $239,900 $50,000

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

$760,000

$1,545,000 $1,350,000 $739,900 $321,500

3 3 2 0

$631,500

$750,000 $647,000

2 2

$520,500

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Esther Productions Inc., a national nonprofit organization, My Sister’s Place, artist Brittany Nicole Adams and author Jonetta Rose Barras have joined forces to present “THE GIFT: An Interactive Arts Healing and Reconciliation Experience” on Oct. 21, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 1313 New York Ave. NW. A powerful interactive program, designed by therapists, artists and social service providers, THE GIFT helps girls and women struggling with the pain of father absence. Beginning with a special opening

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ceremony that helps individuals identify areas of emotional pain that may be affecting personal or professional lives, participants moves through three intense and impactful arts healing sessions, created to help them better understand their situations and develop a plan for moving past the pain to empowerment. While the work is serious, it is also fun and engaging. A continental breakfast and light lunch also will be served. Door prizes will be awarded. The event is free but registration is required at estherproductionsinc@gmail.com.

Early Literacy Craft Time at Shaw Library

On the first and third Thursday of every month, at 2 p.m., bring story time home by creating easy-tomake flannel shapes and finger puppets. Children and their caregivers will learn a new rhyme or finger play together. Supplies will be provided to create shapes or puppets to go along with the rhyme. Books, music and an interactive flannel board will keep children busy while their grownups get crafty. This program is for kids through 5-years-old and their caregivers. Shaw Neighborhood Library is at 1630 Seventh St. NW. dclibrary.org/watha.

Saturday Mornings at The National

Visit the National Theatre on select Saturday mornings for free programs that engage and inspire young minds. Saturday programming is best suited for children 4 to 10. Siblings and friends of other ages are always welcome. Performances take place Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the Helen Hayes Gallery. The National Theatre is at 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Tickets may be reserved one week prior to the performance. The reservation system closes at 10 a.m. on the Friday before the performance but walk-ins are welcome if there is room. Register and get more information at thenationaldc.org. Here’s the remaining fall lineup: Oct. 21, Robin Hood; Oct. 28, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow; Nov. 4.

GALita’s Bilingual “Blancaflor”

Photo: Courtesy of George Washington’s Mount Vernon

Trick-or-Treat at Mount Vernon

On Oct. 27 and Oct. 28, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., participate in a scavenger hunt, take a wagon ride on the 12-acre field and create a boo-tiful Halloween craft on this unforgettable evening. See wool carding, spinning and fish net making in the historic area before greeting “Martha Washington” on the piazza of the Mansion. Burn off all the extra excitement with 18th-century dancing in the upper garden. Historic chocolate-making demonstrations and chocolate tastings will take place. A children’s costume parade will begin at 5 p.m. and prizes will be awarded for most fang-tastic “George” and “Martha” costumes. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for kids, 11 and under. mountvernon.org.

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In this charming Spanish fairy tale with music and puppets, a prince promises to complete a series of impossible tasks to return to his kingdom. However, he can only succeed with help from the brave maiden Blancaflor. Blancaflor is on stage at GALA Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW, from Oct. 7 to 21. $12, adult and $10, child. galatheatre.org.

DAR Family Events

On Oct. 21, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy ghost stories. People from the past liked scary stories too. Are the ghosts and ghouls from George Washington’s

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time still scary today? On Nov. 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., try out the toys and games from children in America’s past. Find out how kids had fun before tablets and smartphones. These are free, walk-in events. Daughters of the American Revolution Headquarters is at 1776 D St. NW. 202-628-1776. dar.org.

Boo at the Zoo

On Oct. 20 to 22, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., come for DC’s favorite notso-spooky Halloween haunt. With more than 40 treat stations, animal demonstrations, keeper chats, and decorated trails, this frightfully fun evening is a treat for the whole family. Also, don’t miss a themed hay maze and scarecrow field. $30. All guests 2 and older, adults included, must have a ticket. Reserve tickets at nationalzoo.si.edu.

NSO Spooktacular Concert

On Oct. 28, 2 and 4 PM, creep into the Kennedy Center Concert Hall for costumed classics at this frightfully fun concert featuring ghoulishly attired musicians. Arrive early for trick-or-treating and a special Haunted Hall Musical Instrument “Petting Zoo.” $15 to $18. This concert is for ages 5 and up. kennedy-center.org.

Discovery Theater on the Mall

On. Oct. 20 and 25, 10:14 and 11:30 a.m., Fábulas Fairy Tales. The adventures of three bears, three little pigs, three billy goats gruff, and three little kittens are joined by a classic story about a lion and a mouse that’s also a guessing game. Spanish-language learning, literacy through storytelling, math, music, and more! For ages 5 to 8. On Oct. 26, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m., African Roots/Latino Soul. This vibrant play explores what it means to be Latino, African American, and proud, growing up in the heart of the American melting pot. The story of Celia Cruz, the warmth of mama’s kitchen and

The Smartest Girl in the World

Studious Leo and his younger sister Lizzy couldn’t be more different. But, the two share dreams of becoming successful and making life easier for their overworked parents. When Mami and Papi forbid Leo to accept a place on his school’s TV Challenge team due to his chronic illness, Lizzy studies up to compete in his stead. But, the plan backfires when Leo feels jealous rather than grateful. Can Lizzy win the competition and regain her brother’s love? Best for ages 6, up. From Oct. 7 to 29 at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD. imaginationstage.org.

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Meet siblings, Leo and Lizzy! Leo sometimes gets annoyed when his little sister interrupts his studies. [L-R:Dallas Tolentino, Alina Collins Maldonado] Photo: Shea Bartlett

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The Big Build at the National Building Museum

The Big Build is on Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. It is an interactive, fun-for-all-ages celebration of our built environment. Learn from construction and building arts professionals while hammering nails, sawing logs, applying join compound and hopping aboard real trucks. Each year at The Big Build, amateur builders can discover what it’s like to build a brick wall, carve stone and hammer nails. Work side-by-side with designers, builders and artisans demonstrating their skills. Meet plumbers, ironworkers, landscape architects, woodworkers and experts to learn about their professions and hobbies. Admission is free. Recommended for ages 5 through 12. nbm.org. the bustle of city life all play parts in a show that demonstrates that the pulse of the music is the heart of the people. Written with the Young Playwrights’ Theater, this is a story of the triumphs of today’s multicultural kids. For ages 6 to 12. These shows are at the Smithsonian Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW, on the National Mall. Tickets are $6 per child, $3 for under two and $8 for adults. discoverytheater.org.

Heroes of Play! 5k at Anacostia Park

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couraged to join in. Proceeds will help fund programming that directly benefits children living in temporary housing. Sign-in begins at 7 a.m.; race at 8 a.m. at Anacostia Park, 1900 Anacostia Dr. Read more and register at playtimeproject.org/heroesofplay5k.

Drumming with Dishes

In a very special kitchen, a lively child and her shy imaginary friend cook up beautiful music using pasta box shakers, dishes, spoons and many more surprising instruments. “Drumming with Dishes” is a whimsical interactive performance celebrating friendship, play and imagination. As the heroine empowers her imaginary friend to create music, discover just what wonders can be accomplished when everyone plays together. Tickets are $12. Best suited for ages 2 to 5. Drumming with Dishes is on stage from Oct. 25 to 29 at The Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org.

Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run

The Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run is on Oct. 21 in the Pentagon North Parking lot. Nearly 3,600 children ages 5 to 12 will participate in the one-mile just-for-fun event. All participants receive a T-shirt, medal and snacks at the finish line. The Kids Run hosts six separate starting times. Register at mcmregistration.com.

Race for Every Child 5k and Kids’ Dash

The Race for Every Child 5k raises funds to help kids grow up stronger. The race is on Oct. 21, at Freedom Plaza. Registration, open through Oct. 21, is $40/$50. The Kids’ Dash, ages three to ten, is $15. RaceForEveryChild.org.

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strument “Petting Zoo.” $15 to $18. This concert is for ages 5 and up. kennedy-center.org.

Robert Post’s Comedy Theatre for Kids

Hilarious, poignant, and physically dazzling, Robert Post’s wholesome one-man variety show fills the stage with bumblers, dreamers and cartoonish heroes of every stripe on Oct. 21, 2 p.m. at the Kennedy Center. $20. kennedy-center.org.

Mount Vernon Fall Harvest Family Days

On Oct. 21 and 22 from 9 a.m. Photo: Alden to 5 p.m., enjoy fall activities Corrigan with the whole family at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Take a wagon ride, learn about wheat treading in the 16-sided WIHS Kids’ Day 2017 will take place Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. barn, and witness 18th-century Outdoor activities will be held in front of the Hotel Monaco at 700 F St. NW dancing, blacksmithing, and and face painting and other events will be held on the Capital One Arena concorn husk doll demonstrations. course. wihs.org.\ Play early-American games. Walk through a straw bale maze. Listen to 18th-century music. a sand castle on the beach, a pirate ship rows ashore in search of a place Fall Harvest Family Days is included to bury the pirate’s treasure. Taken aboard as an honorary pirate, Jeremy in Mount Vernon’s general admission learns the ropes of what it really means to be a smelly, swashbuckling piof $20 adults; $10 youth. George Washrate. The pirates just might learn how to play soccer too. How I Became ington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount a Pirate is on stage at Glen Echo through Oct. 22. Tickets are$19.50. Vernon Memorial Hwy., Mount Vernon, my.adventuretheatre-mtc.org. VA. MountVernon.org.

Washington International Horse Show Kids’ Day

The Adventures of Young Jane Goodall

Pinocchio at Glen Echo

Half life-size rod puppets, performed in the Italian “Comedia del Arte” style, tell Carlo Collodi’s story of what it means to be “real”. Share the trials and tribulations of the little live puppet as he discovers that the “easy way” isn’t always the right way. On stage at Glen Echo, Oct. 15 to Nov. 17. This show is recommended for ages 5, up. Running time is 45 minutes. Tickets are $12. thepuppetco.org.

How I Became a Pirate

Argh matey! It’s pirate’s life for me on the high seas! One day as Jeremy builds

Before she was a renowned humanitarian, conservationist, and animal activist, Dr. Jane Goodall was a little girl with a very special toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. Together, Jane and Jubilee went on outdoor adventures and observed all the miracles of nature around them. As they learned more and more on their expeditions, Jane dreamed of spending the rest of her life living with and helping animals. And one day, she would go on to do just that. In this brand new musical adaptation, join young Jane and her special friend as they learn about the world around them and the importance of protecting all living species. With anecdotes taken directly from Jane Goodall’s autobiography, this adaptation makes this very true story accessible for the young and young at heart. On stage at the Kennedy Center, Nov. 15 to Dec. 13, it is most enjoyed by age six, up. kennedy-center.org. Have an item for the Kids and Family Notebook? Email it to bulletinboard@ hillrag.com. u

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