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AREA FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS Maryland Renaissance Festival. Weekends through Oct. 23, 10 AM to 7 PM. Adult admission, $19 to $24; Kids, $8 to $10. 1821 Crownsville Rd, Annapolis, MD. rennfest.com. White House Fall Garden Tours. Oct. 8, 10 AM to 4:30 PM and Oct. 9, 10 AM to 2:30 PM. See the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, Rose Garden, the Kitchen Garden and South Lawn of the White House. This event is free and open to the public. However, a ticket is required for all attendees including small children. The National Park Service will distribute free, timed tickets at the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion located near 15th and E Streets NW on each tour day beginning at 8:30 AM.

Attend a party that’s to die for. On Oct. 28, join an adults-only Halloween bash, Night of the Living Zoo. Missing the fun would be a grave mistake. Photo: Courtesy of FONZ

Night of the Living Zoo. Oct. 28, 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, Night of the Living Zoo. nationalzoo.si.edu. HALLOWEEN Alexandria’s Original Ghost & Graveyard Tours. Every evening in October, 7:30 PM (Fridays and Saturdays also at 9 PM.). Tours depart from the Ramsay House Visitors Center, 221 King St., Alexandria, VA. Arrive in advance. $13, adults; $7, children ages 7 to 17. Free less than six years of age. alexcolonialtours.com. Soul Strolls at Congressional Cemetery. Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29, 6 to 9 PM. Hour-long tours depart every 15 minutes. Beer, wine and cider are for sale. Adult tickets, $20; children 12 and under, $10. Attendees can arrive early and have a glass of wine, browse the gift shop and listen to music while waiting for tours to depart. congressionalcemetery.org. National Building Museum Ghost Tours. Oct. 23, 29, 31, 8 PM and 9 PM. Explore the haunted past of the National Building Museum. See a different side of the Museum on this lantern-light tour. Explore the dark side of our historic building. $25. nbm.org.

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Drag Queen High Heel Race. Oct. 25, 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 because the real fun begins before the race. An informal block party follows. Dia de los Muertos. Oct. 29 and 30. This year’s program includes handson activities, workshops and demonstrations with traditional artists featuring the symbol of the migrating Monarch butterfly. National Museum of the American Indian, on the National Mall. nmai.si.edu. All Souls Remembrance at the National Shrine. During the month of November, the National Shrine remembers a beloved deceased in prayer in a particular way. In memory of faithfully departed loved ones, enroll them in their All Souls Remembrance. Those enrolled will be remembered in prayers on the Commemoration of All Souls’ and throughout the entire month. nationalshrine.com.

Fall Festival of South Asian Arts. Oct. 21 to 23. International guest artists Indira Kadambi, Rehan Bashir, Alif Laila and Ashwati Nair will join Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance Company and Lakshmi Babu. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE, 202-399-7993. atlasarts.org. International Gold Cup Races at The Plains. Oct. 22, 10 AM. Race day activities include terrier races, shopping, hat contests, tailgate contests and some of the best steeplechase racing anywhere. Great Meadow Event Center, 5089 Old Tavern Rd., The Plains, VA. vagoldcup.com.

MUSIC Music at the U Street Music Hall. Oct. 8, Pantha du Prince (live); Oct. 9, Timmy Regisford; Oct. 10, Skylar Grey; Oct. 12, Hayden James; Oct. 13, Chrome Sparks; Oct. 14, Brodinski; Oct. 15, Feed Me Disco: Eau Claire & Cassian; Oct. 16, Joseph; Oct. 19, Yolanda Be Cool & Bixel Boys; Oct. 20, KING; Oct. 21, White Ford Bronco and Tensnake; Oct. 22, Green River Ordinance and Zimmer; Oct. 23, Futuristic; Oct. 24, Sampha; Oct. 25, Night Lovell; Oct. 26, Jamestown Revival and Cut Copy DJs; Oct. 27, The Strumbellas and DJ EZ; Oct. 28, S U R V I V E; Oct. 29, Timeflies and U HELL ft. Willy Joy; Nov. 1, Mr Little

Jeans; Nov. 2, Lemaitre; Nov. 3, The Lacs and Boys Noize; Nov. 4, Flock of Dimes and Tiger & Woods; Nov. 5, Kero Kero Bonito and Will Clarke; Nov. 6, The Boxer Rebellion. U Street Music Hall, 1115 U St. NW. 202-588-1889. ustreetmusichall.com. Music at 9:30 Club. Oct. 8, The Faint; Oct. 9, Majid Jordan; Oct. 10, What So Not; Oct. 11, Squeeze; Oct. 12, Flight Facilities; Oct. 13, DJ Shadow; Oct. 14, Teenage Fanclub; Oct. 15, Yonder Mountain String Band; Oct. 16 and 17, Local Natives; Oct. 18, Jack Garratt; Oct. 19, Foy Vance; Oct. 20, Saint Motel; Oct. 21, Shovels & Rope; Oct. 22, Catfish and The Bottlemen; Oct. 24, Lany; Oct. 25 and 26, Phantogram; Oct. 27 and 28, St. Lucia; Oct. 29, Hinds and Papadosio; Oct. 30, GWAR; Oct. 31, Aurora; Nov. 1, Capital Cities; Nov. 2, Eric Hutchinson and Fred Armisen; Nov. 3, RÜFÜS DU SOL; Nov. 4, Låpsley and Snakehips; Oct. 5, Marillion; Nov. 6 and 7, Tegan and Sara. 815 V St. NW. 877-435-9849. 930.com. Music at Sixth and I. Oct. 8, Brooklyn Rider & Anne Sofie von Otter; Oct. 15, An Intimate Night with Allen Stone; Oct. 20, Zakir Hussain with Niladri Kumar; Oct. 22, Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn; Oct. 30, Kennedy Center Chamber Players; Nov. 5, Chucho Valdés Joe Lovano Quintet. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 202-408-3100. sixthandi.org. Music at Rock and Roll Hotel. Oct. 8, Gnash; Oct. 9, the Mowgli’s; Oct. 10, Sales; Oct. 12, Nick Waterhouse; Oct. 13, Eden; Oct. 14, Fantastic Negrito; Oct. 15, The Record Company; Oct. 16, Preoccupations (FKA Viet Cong); Oct. 21, The Sheepdogs; Oct. 22, Caspian; Oct. 23, Nothing But Thieves; Oct. 24, Pond; Oct. 27, Temples; Oct. 28, Stormzy; Oct. 30, Frankie Cosmos. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. 202388-7625. rockandrollhoteldc.com. Music at Hill Country. Oct. 9, The Full Sours; Oct. 11, Peter Case; Oct. 12, Hill Country Live Band Karaoke; Oct. 13, The Upper Crust, The Grannies, The Hickoids; Oct. 15, the Woodshedders; Oct. 17, Jason Eady; Oct. 18, Cale Tyson; Oct. 19, Hill Country Live Band Karaoke; Oct. 20, The Lowest Pair; Oct. 21, The Hooten Hallers; oct. 22, Kara Grainger; Oct. 25, Scott Kurt Duo; Oct. 26, Hill Country Live Band Karaoke; Oct. 27, Human Country Jukebox; Oct. 28, Folk Soul Revival; Oct. 29, Bob Schneider; Nov. 5, The Blasters. Hill Country Live, 410 Seventh St. NW. hillcountry.com/dc. Music at the Atlas. Oct. 9, Akua Allrich’s 8th Annual Nina Simone, Miriam Makeba Tribute;

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Washington Bach Consort. 1317 G St. NW. 202-347-2635. epiphanydc.org. Jazz Night in Southwest. Every Friday, 6 to 9 PM. Oct. 14, Collector’s Edition; Oct. 21, Homecoming for Larry Brown; Oct. 28, Tribute to Horace Silver. $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. Notes from the Crypt. Oct. 16, 4 to 5 PM. Free. Historic Congressional Cemetery Chapel, 1801 E St. SE. congressionalcemetery.org. Music at the Lincoln. Oct. 19, Melissa Etheridge-Memphic Rock & Soul Tour; Oct. 20, Dylan Moran; Oct. 22, Bianca Del Rio; Oct. 27, the Most Very Special Evening with Tig Notaro & Friends; Oct. 28, Bridget Everett; Nov. 6, Daley & More. Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. 202-328-6000. thelincolndc.com. Outdoor Concert at the Botanic Garden. Oct. 20; 5 to 7 PM. Free. US Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. USBG.gov. Art Songs at Source Theater. Oct. 23 and 29, 2:30 PM. Schumann and Heine’s iconic Dichterliebe and other art songs in a salon-style concert with visual images and dialogue exploring Romanticism. Byron Jones, tenor & Elizabeth Mondragon, mezzo soprano. Pianist Carla Hübner. Source Theater, 1835 14th St. NW. 202-204-7763. inseries.org.

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Washington International Horse Show. Oct. 25 to 30. This event hosts leading horses and riders from around the nation and the world. It is a highlight of the equestrian calendar. Verizon Center. wihs.org. Oct. 13 and 14, Heidi Martin: ABBEY! (2016); Oct. 14, Ethiopian Music Legend Girma Beyene and Feedel Band; Oct. 15, Oran Etkin: What’s New? Reimagining Benny Goodman; Oct. 15, 16, 21 and 22, UrbanArias: The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat; Oct. 15, Great Noise Ensemble. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE, 202-399-7993. atlasarts.org.

Aisha Blues; Nov. 28, Danny Blew & the Blues Crew; Dec. 5, David Cole & Main Street Blues; Dec. 12, Robert Penn Blues Band; Dec. 19, Ursula Ricks Project; Dec. 26, The Nighthawks. $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 Black Cat. Oct. 10, Sing-a-long Mondays (The Sound of Music, 8 p.m.); Oct. 11, Beach Slang Bleached; Oct. 12, Shura; Oct. 13, The Seshen; Oct. 14, Crywolf and Church Night; Oct. 15, Punk Rock Karaoke; Oct. 16, Dagger Moon (record release); Oct. 17, Governess (record release); Oct. 18, Hallow-Zine; Oct. 19, Shelter for the Bloodstained Soul; Oct. 20, Sun Club and the Kids Palm; Oct. 21, Major & the Monbacks; Oct. 22, 10th Annual DC “Halloween” Cover Benefit Show and Fresh to Death; Oct. 23, Ricky Eat Acid; Oct. 24, Trails and Ways; Oct. 25, Har Mar Superstar; Oct. 26, Shellac; Oct. 27, Highly Suspect; Oct. 28, Halloween Circus; Oct. 29, Eighties Mayhem; Oct. 30, Garrett Klahn; Nov. 3, El Ten Eleven; Nov. 4, Dance Yourself Clean; Nov. 5, The White Buffalo; Nov. 6, the Interrupters. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. blackcatdc.com.

Music at The Howard. Oct. 11, Buika; Oct. 13, Blonde Redhead featuring American Contemporary Music Ensemble; Oct. 14, Kindred The Family Soul; Oct. 15, Steve Byrne and Bomba Party; Oct. 16, Go-Go Brunch feat. The Chuck Brown Band; Oct. 17, The Moth storySLAM; Oct. 18, Big Freedia; Oct. 19, Lupe Fiasco; Oct. 20, Aaron Carter; Oct. 21, HennyPalooza, The CrossRhodes - Raheem DeVaughn + Wes Felton and Reggae Fest vs Soca Howard Homecoming w/ Movado; Oct. 23, Harlem Gospel Choir and Martin Barre; Oct. 27, The Quentin Tarantino Songbook; Oct. 28 and 29, Jeffrey Osborne; Oct. 30, Sir Joe Quarterman & Free Soul; Oct. 31, MIXTAPE Halloween Party; Nov. 1, Eric Gales; Nov. 2, Eva Ayllon; Nov. 3, Samuel Prather & Groove Orchestra; Nov. 4, Madeleine Peyroux; Nov. 6, Go-Go Brunch feat. Sugar Bear & EU and NeNe Leaks. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. 202-803-2899. thehowardtheatre.com.

Blues Night in Southwest. Every Monday, 6 to 9 PM. Oct. 10, Full Power Blues; Oct. 17, Sol Roots Band; Oct. 24, Shirleta’s Birthday Bash; Oct. 31, Swampdog Blues!; Nov. 7, Fast Eddie & the Slow Pokes; Nov. 14, Memphis Gold Blues; Nov. 21, Queen

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Church of the Epiphany Weekly Concerts. Every Tuesday, 12:10 PM. Oct. 11, Nakia Vener, soprano; Oct. 18, The Furuya Sisters; Oct. 25, The Thirteen Chamber Choir; Nov. 1,

What We’re Up Against at Keegan. Through Oct. 15. A scathing, ferocious comedy about sexism in the workplace by one of today’s most acclaimed and provocative playwrights. Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW. 202-265-3767. keegantheatre.com. Come From Away at Ford’s. Extended through Oct. 16. On Sept. 11, 38 planes with 6,579 passengers were stranded in a remote town in Newfoundland. The locals opened their hearts and homes, and hosted this international community of strangers for a week — spurring unexpected camaraderie in extraordinary circumstances. Featuring a rousing score of folk and rock, “Come From Away” honors the better angels of our nature, revealing hope and humanity in a time of darkness. Ford’s Theatre, 511 10th St. NW. 202-347-4833. fords.org. The Year of Magical Thinking at Arena. Through Nov. 20. Based on Joan Didion’s award-winning memoir, The Year of Magical Thinking follows the iconic American author, portrayed by Kathleen Turner, as she learns to reconcile the natural instincts that drive us to bargain with the universal forces that giveth and taketh away. Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW. 202-488-3300. arenastage.org. Motherstruck at Studio. Through Oct. 28. As a teenager in Jamaica, Staceyann Chin lived in fear of an unwanted pregnancy. As a lesbian performance poet in Brooklyn in her ever-later 30s, she craves nothing more than a child…only to face twists of love, biology, and health insurance. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. 202-332-3300. studiotheatre.org. Sense and Sensibility at the Folger. Through Oct. 30. Reason and passion collide in Jane Austen’s beloved tale of sisterhood and romance. When sudden financial straits force the Dashwood family to move to a distant cottage, sisters Elinor and Marianne

become ensnared in heart-wrenching romances. Folger Theater, 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202544-7077. folger.edu. The Little Foxes at Arena. Through Oct. 30. There are people who eat and there are those who get eaten. First in line to be served is Regina Giddens, clawing her way to wealth with her equally calculating brothers. Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW. 202-488-3300. arenastage.org. Romeo & Juliet at Shakespeare. Through Nov. 6. The most famous love story in the world and one of Shakespeare’s early poetic masterworks, “Romeo & Juliet,” follows two star-crossed lovers from love at first sight to eternal life hereafter. Lansburgh Theatre, 450 Seventh St. NW. 202-547-1122. shakespearetheatre.org. The Gulf at Signature. Through Nov. 6. Betty and Kendra waste away a languid summer day fishing on the Alabama Delta. Suddenly, their lazy afternoon turns to chaos when the motor breaks, stranding the two in the Gulf. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. Shirlington, VA. signature-theatre.org. Hothouse New Play Development Series at Anacostia Playhouse. Each Monday, in October at 8 PM. Oct. 10, John Bavoso’s “Blight;” Oct. 17, Lindsay Adams’ “Her Own Devices;” Oct. 24, Annalisa Dias’ “To Defend Freedom;” Oct. 31, Audrey Cefaly’s “Alabaster.” Tickets are complimentary. Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Pl. SE. theateralliance.com. Kiss at Woolly. Oct. 10 to Nov. 6. A standing double-date quickly becomes a hilarious farce as four friends unburden their hearts and reveal their secret passions. But is anything really what it seems to be? Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D St. NW. 202-393-3939. woollymammoth.net. Reel Affirmations Film Festival. Oct. 13 to 16. This annual festival will brings three days of documentary, short and feature LGBT films from all over the world to Washington as well as panel discussions, filmmaker Q&A and celebrations. Tivoil Theater, 3333 14th St. NW. reelaffirmations.org.

chronicles the final leg of her research – an examination of Black men – to determine what effect (if any) they have on the mental, social and physical survival of Black women. Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Pl. SE. restorationstage.com.

SPORTS AND FITNESS Fort Dupont Ice Arena Public Skating. Public ice skating is on Oct. 8, 15, 22 and 29, 1 to 3 PM; Oct. 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2:30 to 4:30 PM; Oct. 14 and 21, noon to 2 PM. $5 for adults; $4, 12 and under and seniors 60 and over; $3 for skate rental. Fort Dupont Ice Arena is at 3779 Ely Pl. SE. 202-584-5007. fdia.org. Practice with Love Yoga Gathering at the Botanic Garden. Saturdays, Oct. 8, 15, 22 and 29; 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Free. Bring your own mat. usbg.gov. Washington Capitals Ice Hockey. Preseason, Oct. 9; regular season Oct. 15, 18 and 22; Nov. 3, 5 and 8. Verizon Center. capitals.nhl.com. Washington Wizards Basketball. Preseason, Oct. 13, 21; regular season, Nov. 2, 4 and 7. Verizon Center. nba.com/wizards. Fall in Love 10k Run and 5k Run/Walk. Oct. 15, 10 AM. The run benefits Special Love which supports Mid-Atlantic children with cancer and their families, all while enjoying a scenic run (or walk) along the C&O Canal Towpath. C&O Canal Towpath, 3500 Water St. NW. specialove. org/fallinloverunwalk. DC United at RFK. Oct. 16, 5 PM vs. New York City FC. dcunited.com. East Potomac Outdoor Pool. Open through Oct. 16. 972 Ohio Dr. SW. Free for DC residents. Have ID. dpr.dc.gov. Yoga Mortis at Congressional Cemetery. Mondays through October, 6:30 PM. Historic Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St. SE. 202-5430539. congressionalcemetery.org.

Bloody Poetry at CUA. Oct. 13 to 16. Three rebellious immortals of the Romantic Age, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Shelley, converge on the stormy shores of Lake Geneva in 1816. Defying society, they transform literature for all time and leave scandal, devastating heartbreak and an awestruck Europe in their wake. The Catholic University of America Hartke Theatre, 3801 Harewood Rd. NE. drama.cua.edu.

Recess Outings Bike Rides. Saturdays, 10 to 1:30 AM through Nov. 12; Sundays, 10 to 11:30 AM and 4 to 6 PM through Nov. 13. Also, Nov. 10, 10 to 11:30 AM and Nov. 15, 4 to 5 PM. All rides begin and end at north side of Eastern Market, in the triangle park at 7th St. SE and North Carolina, with the exception of the ride on Saturday, Nov. 1, which begins and ends at Summit to Soul on Barracks Row. Details and registration at recessoutings.com.

Chocolate Covered Ants at Anacostia Playhouse. Oct. 22 to Nov. 13. Adrienne Taylor is a professor at a fictitious women’s college where she’s researching the plight of the Black woman in America. “Chocolate Covered Ants”

BicycleSPACE Free Weekly Group Rides. All the rides originate from one of three locations: (1) Adams Morgan, 2424 18th St. NW. Hills of Rock Creek, Sundays, 8 AM. (2) Downtown, 440 K St. NW, #HappyThursday Social Ride, Thurs-

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Downtown Neighborhood Association. Second Tuesday, 7 to 9 PM. US Naval Memorial Center, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. miles@dcdna.org. dcdna.org. East Central Civic Association of Shaw. First Monday, 7 PM. Third Baptist Church, 1546 Fifth St. NW. Contact: Al Hajj Mahdi Leroy J Thorpe Jr, 202-387-1596. Eckington Civic Association. First Monday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Harry Thomas Recreation Center, 1743 Lincoln Rd. NE. eckingtondc.org. Edgewood Civic Association. Last Monday, 7 to 9 PM. Edgewood senior building, 635 Edgewood St. NE, ninth floor. Logan Circle Citizens Association. Visit logancircle.org/calendar for meeting dates and times. logancircle.org. Film El Incendio (The Fire) starring Juan Barberini and Pilar Gamboa. Argentina, 2015, is shown on Oct. 30, 7 PM.

Reel Time at GALA Film Festival. Oct. 26 to 20. The festival will showcase seven films from Mexico, Argentin and El Salvador. All films are in Spanish with English subtitles. GALA Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW. galatheatre.org. days 7:30 PM; Hills of Anacostia, Saturdays, 8:30 AM; City Explorers, Sundays, 11:30 AM; Cupcake Ramble, Saturdays, 11:30 AM; Brompton Folding Thunder, Mondays, 6 PM. (3) Ivy City 1512 Okie St. NE. Nice & Easy Ride, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 AM; Downtown and Adams Morgan, Saturdays, 10 AM. Rides very with the seasons. Read more at bicyclespacedc.com.

MARKETS AND SALES Sugarloaf Crafts Festival. Oct. 14 to 15 (rain or shine), 10 AM to 6 PM. Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut St,, Gaithersburg, MD. sugarloafcrafts.com. SW Market. Oct. 28, 4 to 10 PM. Featuring arts and crafts, jewelry, accessories, bath/beauty, furniture, furnishings, accessories, collectibles, live-music, food trucks and a beer garden. Market is at the Waterfront Station, Fourth and M Streets SW. marketswdc.com.

Mount Vernon Triangle Farmstand. Every Saturday, 10 AM to 1 PM, through Oct. 29. Located at the Fifth and K Streets in front of City Vista. CityCenterDC FRESHFARM Market. Tuesdays, 11 AM to 2 PM, through Oct. 25. I Street NW between 10th and 11th. freshfarmmarket.org. Penn Quarter, DC FRESHFARM Market. Thursdays, 3 to 7 PM, through Dec. 15. North end of Eighth Street NW, between D and E. freshfarmmarket.org. Eastern Market. Weekdays, 7 AM to 7 PM; Saturdays, 7 AM to 5 PM; Sundays, 9 AM to 5 PM. Flea market and arts and crafts market open Saturdays and Sundays, 9 AM to 6 PM. Eastern Market is Washington’s last continually operated “old world” market. 200 block of Seventh Street SE. 202-698-5253. easternmarketdc.com. Dupont Circle Farmers Market. Sundays, year round, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. 20th Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW. 202-362-8889. freshfarmmarket.org.

Pottery on the Hill Show and Sale. Oct. 29, 10 AM to 5 PM; and Oct. 30, 11 AM to 4 PM. There is a ticketed preview reception on Oct. 30, 6:30 PM. Free admission to the sale. potteryonthehilldc.com.

Branch Avenue Pawn Parking Lot Flea Market. Saturdays, year-round (weather permitting). Set up after 10 AM. 3128 Branch Ave., Temple Hills, MD.

Shaw Farmers Market. Sundays through Oct. 30, 10 AM to 2 PM. 925 Rhode Island Ave. NW. community-foodworks.org/shaw.

Fresh Tuesdays at Eastern Market. Tuesdays, 3 to 7 PM. Farmers’ line of fresh produce. Eastern Market, 200 block of Seventh Street SE. 202698-5253. easternmarketdc.com.

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Union Market. Tuesday-Friday, 11 AM to 8 PM; Saturday-Sunday, 8 AM to 8 PM. Union Market is an artisanal, curated, year round food market featuring over 40 local vendors. 1309 Fifth St. NE. 301-652-7400. unionmarketdc.com. Georgetown Flea Market. Sundays year around (except in the case of very inclement weather), 8 AM to 4 PM. 1819 35th St. NW.

CIVIC LIFE Congresswoman Norton’s NW District Office. Open weekdays, 9 AM to 6 PM. 529 14th St. NW, suite 900. 202-783-5065. norton.house.gov. All Ways Mount Pleasant. First Saturday, noon to 2 PM. LaCasa. All Ways is a citizen’s association primarily for the tenants of the larger apartment buildings of Mount Pleasant. 3166 Mt. Pleasant St. NW. aass.org. Chinatown Revitalization Council. Fourth Monday, 7 to 8 PM. 510 I St. NW. Chinatown Revitalization Council promotes the Chinatown renewal and the preservation of its cultural heritage. The public is welcome. Convention Center Community Association. Last Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Kennedy Rec Center, 1401 Seventh St. NW. facebook.com/pages/Convention-Center-Community.

Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood Association. Third Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 PM. Yale Steam Laundry, 437 New York Ave. NW. lifein.mvsna.org. U Street Neighborhood Association. Second Thursday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Source (second floor classroom), 1835 14th St. NW. ANC 1A. Second Wednesday, 7 PM. Harriet Tubman Elementary School, 3101 13th St. NW. 202-588-7278. anc1a.org. ANC 1B. First Thursday, 6:30 PM. DC Housing Finance Agency, 815 Florida Ave. NW. 202-8704202. anc1b.org. ANC 1B11. Second Monday, 7 PM. LeDroit Senior Building (basement community room), 2125 Fourth St. NW. 202-481-3462. anc1b.org. ANC 1B04. First Thursday, 6:30 PM. Banneker Recreation Center, 2500 Georgia Ave. NW. LaKisha M. Brown Commissioner. 202503-4605. groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ ANC1B04/info. ANC 1C. First Wednesday, 7 PM. Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Health, 2355 Ontario Rd. NW. 202-332-2630. anc1c.org. ANC 1D. Third Tuesday, 7 PM. 3166 Mount Pleasant St. NW. 202-462-8692. anc1d.org. ANC 2C. First Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. 202-682-1633. anc2C.org. ANC 6E. First Tuesday, 6:30 PM. Meeting at Watha T. Daniel, 1630 Seventh St. NW. anc6e.org. Have an item for the Calendar? Email calendar@hillrag.com. u

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What’s on Washington Dance at the Kennedy Center Dance this fall at the Kennedy Center ranges from tap to modern to dance theater to ballet to The Nutcracker at Christmas. Here’s the lineup: Dorrance Dance with Toshi Reagon and BIGLovely in The Blue’s Project, Oct. 5 and 6; DEMO by Damian Woetzel-Heroes, Oct. 10; Danish Dance Theatre-Black Diamond, Oct. 18 and 19; The Suzanne Farrell Ballet-All-Balanchine Program, Oct. 21 to 23; San Francisco Ballet- Christopher Wheeldon’s Cinderella, Oct. 26 to 30; STREB Extreme Action: SEA, Nov. 4 and 5; Cincinnati Ballet-The Nutcracker, Nov. 23 to 27. While prices can be hefty, half-price tickets are often available for students, people 65 and over, enlisted military and people with permanent disabilities. Visit kennedy-center.org for details. The Suzanne Farrell Ballet dancers Elisabeth Holowchuk and Kirk Henning in Danses Concertantes Photo: Rosalie O’Connor

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Hilloween Hilloween this year is on Friday, Oct. 28, 5:30 to 7: 0 p.m. It’s simply the place to be for horse-drawn hayrides (two wagons this year), a moon bounce, face painting, photo booth, candy treats, games, contests and a talented prognosticator and fortune teller near the hayride queue. All the activity will be centered at Eastern Market, Seventh St.

The Art of the Qur’an: Treasures from the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts” at the Sackler In recognition of one of the world’s extraordinary collections of Qur’ans, the Freer/ Sackler is hosting a landmark exhibition, the first of its kind in the United States. Over fifty of the most sumptuous manuscripts from Herat to Istanbul will be featured in The Art of the Qur’an: Treasures from the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts. Celebrated for their superb calligraphy and lavish illumination, these manuscripts — which range in date from the early eighth to the seventeenth century — are critical to the history of the arts of the book. They were once the prized possessions of Ottoman sultans and the ruling elite, who donated

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their Qurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ans to various institutions to express their personal piety and secure political power. Each manuscript tells a unique story that will be explored in this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition. They are on exhibition at the Sackler Oct. 22 to Feb. 20, 2017. asia.si.edu

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Interior of the reconstructed greenhouse slave quarter at Mount Vernon. Photo: Russ Flint

Lives Bound Together: Slavery at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Opens George Washington’s Mount Vernon is mounting a groundbreaking new exhibition on the lives of the enslaved people who lived and worked at the estate during Washington’s time. Opening Oct. 1, “Lives Bound Together: Slavery at George Washington’s Mount Vernon” explores the personal stories of these men and women and provides insight into George Washington’s evolving opposition to slavery. Through household furnishings, art works, archaeological discoveries, documents, and interactive displays, the exhibition demonstrates how closely intertwined the lives of the Washingtons were with those they enslaved. mountvernon.org.

THE GREEKS: Agamemnon to Alexander the Greatat National Geographic There are still a few days left to see “The Greeks: Agamemnon to Alexander the Great.” It is a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition featuring more than 500 priceless treasures — many of which have never been displayed outside of Greece — from 21 Greek museums. Discover how the ancient Greeks saw themselves, their society and their gods. Explore pivotal moments that led to the birth of Western democracy, philosophy and theater. Learn how Greek culture continues to shape the modern arts, science, medicine and sports. THE GREEKS is on exhibition at National Geographic, 1145 17th St. NW, through Oct. 10. Adult admission is $15. nationalgeographic.com. When unearthed in the late 19th century, archaeologists believed this to be the death mask of Agamemnon, the mythical king of Mycenae. National Archaeological Museum, Athens

Newseum Reopens the Pulitzer Prize Photographs Gallery

Newseum has reopened its Pulitzer Prize Photographs Gallery, the most comprehensive collection of Pulitzer Prize winning photographs ever assembled, after a month-long refresh. The gallery reopens to mark the 100th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prizes with new photographs and ways to experience the stories behind the images. The renovated gallery features every Pulitzer Prize winning entry since 1942, when the award for photography was first presented along with an updated display of 40 large-scale photographs tracing the history of the award, plus a 3D touchable image. The images added to the gallery document some of the most gripping stories of our time. Newseum is at 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. newseum.org.

First Folio! at Gallaudet In October 2016, Gallaudet University hosts a month-long program for the traveling exhibit, “First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare.” A copy of the First Folio will be provided by the Folger Shakespeare Library. It will be on display in the Washburn Arts Building. Programming throughout the month will offer the public a variety of ways to engage with Shakespeare in visually oriented ways. Six panels provided by the Folger Shakespeare Library will cover the history of Shakespeare and the First Folio. Another four companion panels developed by Gallaudet University will focus on the history of Shakespeare in the Deaf community and translations of his works in American Sign Language. Registration for family day workshops is open at gallaudet.edu/firstfolio.html. (See Kids and Family Notebook in the back of this paper for details.) Noted deaf poet and actor Patrick Graybill will perform in the National Theater of the Deaf’s The King during the First Folio month at Gallaudet University. Photo: Courtesy of Gallaudet Theatre and Dance Program

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Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal captured the most enduring image of World War II when US Marines planted a flag atop Iwo Jima’s Mount Suribachi during one of the bloodiest battles of the war. It won the 1945 Pulitzer Prize. Photo: Joe Rosenthal/The Associated Press

Food & Friends Pie Day and Thanksgiving Pie Sale On Thursday, Nov. 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Farragut Square, Food & Friends will be hosting a community Pie Day in support of its annual Slice of Life Pie Selling Campaign that funds nutritious, home-delivered meals and groceries to the critically ill. During Pie Day, Food & Friends will be distributing information about Slice of Life and giving away free samples of their delicious pies. Pie Day calls attention to the annual Slice of Life Thanksgiving pie sale. This is a simple and delicious way for members of the public to support Food & Friends’ large-scale effort to deliver one million healthy meals this year to those living with life-challenging illnesses. The goal this year is to sell 9,000 pies. Each pie purchased will provide one full day of meals for a Food & Friends client. Online pie sales run throughout October into November, closing on Nov. 17. Order at foodandfriends.org/pie. Pie Day in Farragut Square features samples of pumpkin and apple pie in support of Food & Friends’ annual pie sale fundraiser, Slice of Life. Photo: Courtesy of Food & Friends

THEATRICAL SELECTIONS: A free politically-charged play reading series In the weeks leading up to the nation’s presidential election, for the first time, five leading area theatres are collaborating to bring politics and drama to the stage. Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, The John F. Kennedy for the Performing Arts, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Signature Theatre and Studio Theatre present “THEatrical SELECTIONS: A free, politically-charged play reading series.” Each theatre will host a reading of a play they feel reflects the country’s current political and social environment. They consider political moments from burgeoning fascism in the 1930s to partisan horse-trading in modern America. On Oct. 3: Arena Stage presents “Watch on the Rhine,” by Lillian Hellman; Oct. 17, Shakespeare Theatre Company, “The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui,” by Bertolt Brecht; Oct. 24, Signature Theatre, “A Face in the Crowd,” by Budd Schulberg; Oct. 31, Kennedy Center, “Warrior Class,” by Kenneth Lin; and Nov. 7, Studio Theatre, “Ivanka: A Medea for Right Now,” by Joshua Harmon. Go to each theater’s website for tickets. u

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Glimmers of Star Power i n the New Theater Season

by Barbara Wells

Marg Helgenberger as Regina Giddens in “The Little Foxes” at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, Sept. 23Oct. 30. Photo: Tony Powell

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n the final weeks of a steamy summer, one theater season breathed its last as another shows the first signs of life. Although the 2016-17 season and its creative teams and casts are still taking shape, initial season announcements provide a peek at a host of outstanding actors – famous and little-known – in intriguing roles. That’s the joy of DC theater: watching some of our country’s greatest stage actors inhabit new characters. More casting of familiar actors will be announced in the months to come, but on my first take here are a few that caught my eye. Arena Stage leads the pack in attracting performers of national renown. Lillian Hellman’s classic “The Little Foxes,” opening this September, stars Emmy Award winner Marg Helgenberger of “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” and “China Beach” fame. Next up in October, Kathleen Turner follows her Arena star turns in “Mother Courage and Her Children” and “Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins” with “The Year of Magical Thinking,” a one-woman show based on Joan Didion’s acclaimed memoir. In February, Broadway veteran, four-time Academy Award nominee, and Golden Globe winner Marsha Mason will lead Arena’s

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Holly Twyford, Maggie Wilder, Danny Gavigan, and Gregory Linington in “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” Photo: Christopher Mueller

ensemble cast in Hellman’s “Watch on the Rhine.” But the season so far has no shortage of local luminaries either. Arena’s production of “The Little Foxes” includes some of our best: my personal favorite, Ed Gero, following his astonishing portrayal of Antonin Scalia in “The Originalist”; Megan Graves, who gave a standout performance as an adorable muted Snug in the Folger Theatre’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”; and David Emerson Toney and Jack Willis, always welcome additions to ensemble casts, who recently appeared in “All the Way” as Roy Wilkins and Lyndon Johnson. Arena also will reunite Nicholas Rodriguez and E. Faye Butler in “Carousel” – for the first time since they lit up the stage to rave reviews in “Oklahoma!” as Curly and Aunt Eller. They’re joined by Rayanne Gonzalez, who has contributed scrappy characters and gorgeous vocals to Arena’s productions of “Oliver!,” “Destiny of Desire,” “Mother Courage and Her Children,” and “My Fair Lady” as well as Shakespeare Theatre Company’s “Man of LaMancha.” The Folger opened the season in September with “Sense and Sensibility,” starring four-time Helen Hayes

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Award-winning actress Erin Weaver, who last enthralled Folger’s audiences with her Puck in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” as well as leading roles in “Romeo and Juliet” and “Arcadia.” The production also brings back Michael Glenn, who appeared with Weaver in “Arcadia” and has been a cornerstone of countless ensemble casts. In January, Glenn will take on the role of Oliver, a somewhat evil elder brother destined for transformation, in Folger’s “As You Like It,” a production that includes the sharpwitted Tom Story as melancholy Jacques. Look forward to Story’s delivery of one of the most famous speeches of all time: All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players. Ian Merrill Peakes, a wonderful actor who gave riveting performances in the Folger’s “Othello,” “Macbeth,” and “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead,” returns in May to play the lead in “Timon of Athens.” The cast includes the always mesmerizing Louis Boutelli, a pillar of Folger’s productions, as well as Eric Hissom, who earned a Helen Hayes Award for his performance in Folger’s “Arcadia.” At the Shakespeare Theatre Com-

pany it’s like old home week with the season’s opening production of “Romeo and Juliet.” Jeffrey Carlson, a memorable Hamlet and Lorenzaccio 10 years ago, returns to the company in the role of Mercutio; Keith Hamilton Cobb, who once played a fiery Tybalt, is now Capulet; and outstanding company veteran Gregory Wooddell is Paris. Andrew Veenstra, a more recent company favorite who has charmed audiences in “As You

to say. She’s sure to have an incisive take on this searing depiction of a marital meltdown. In March, Ford’s presents “Ragtime,” a reunion of Tracy Lynn Olivera and Kevin McAllister following their pairing in last year’s “110 in the Shade.” Both were terrific in that show, despite a dated storyline and forgettable songs, so they should shine in this Tony Award-winning musical. “Ragtime” also features the fabulous singing of Nova Y. Payton, who gave show-stopping performances in Signature Theatre’s “Dreamgirls” and “Hairspray.” Payton also appears in “Silver Belles,” Signature’s holiday fare that assembles several esteemed actresses as local women banding together to keep their town’s Christmas pageant alive. The quartet includes Washing-

Sisterly talk between Marianne (Erin Weaver, left) and Elinor (Maggie McDowell) in Folger Theatre’s “Sense & Sensibility.” On stage Sept. 13-Oct. 30. Photo: Teresa Wood

Like It,” “The Two Gentlemen of Verona,” and “The Heir Apparent,” returns as Romeo. Ford’s Theatre presents “Whose Afraid of Virginia Wolf ” this January, starring Holly Twyford as Martha. After earning a trove of Helen Hayes nominations and awards for acting over the past 20 years, Twyford has turned her attention to directing, so it’s unlikely she’d take on this classic role unless she had something specific

ton favorite Naomi Jacobson, who recently delighted audiences as Mrs. Dangle/Drudge in the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s “The Critic/The Real Inspector Hound” and as Fraulein Schneider in Signature’s “Cabaret.” Signature opens its season with “The Gulf,” a world premiere comedy about two women stranded on a fishing trip in Alabama. I’m not familiar with Rachel Zampelli, but

Maria Rizzo was outstanding in Signature’s “Cabaret” as the German prostitute Fraulein Kost, bringing depth to a character that could be two-dimensional. The performance was even more impressive on the heels of Rizzo’s portrayal of Chava in Arena’s “Fiddler on the Roof ” – achieving a complete transformation from a feisty, principled, and loving daughter into a meanspirited, self-serving opportunist. A piece de resistance for fans of DC’s great actors may be “Angels in America,” parts one and two, co-produced by Round House Theatre and Olney Theatre Center. This revival of Tony Kushner’s Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning epic opened in September, showcasing Sarah Marshall, a Washington legend who recently portrayed matriarchs in “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof ” at Round House and “The Apple Family Plays” at Studio Theatre, along with area theater veterans including Kimberly Gilbert, Mitchell Hebert, Tom Story, and Dawn Ursula. Marshall also appears at Woolly Mammoth this January in “Baby Screams Miracle,” a new production by Obie Award-winning playwright Clare Barron that co-stars the brilliant Kate Eastwood Norris. In countless performances Norris has shown enormous range, from her hilarious Kate in “The Taming of the Shrew” to her bone-chilling Lady Macbeth. While many springtime shows have yet to finish casting, one notable hire is locked in: Rick Foucheux in the title role of Avant Bard’s “King Lear” next May. Foucheux planned to retire after appearing in “Another Way Home” at Theatre J last summer, but he couldn’t resist the chance to expand his vast repertoire of classic characters with this iconic role ... and I can hardly wait to see him. 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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Good Looki n’ Mug

by Max Moline

astern Market’s sports ized and open via a series of panels to regulate fans just got more space the temperature. Artwork includes the building’s at their favorite neighbororiginal door and windows and walls adorned with hood spot. The Ugly Mug, two murals, one displaying local sports legends and Eighth Street SE’s popular the other a political cartoon with a quote that will sports bar, opened its new be changed regularly. Also on the political mural rooftop bar this month. is a depiction of the “WMATA smoke monster,” a While the first floor bar reference to the smoke- and fire-related incidents is under renovation (set to that have plagued Metro in recent years. reopen in early spring), the The Ugly Mug can be found at 723 Eighth St. football crowds will gather SE and is online at www.uglymugdc.com. at the upstairs location. Owner Gaynor JablonSmall Plates, Big Booze ski and chef Steve McCoy Just up the block from the Ugly Mug sits Ambar, a will be gradually rolling charming Balkan restaurant. Ambar packs a lot of out a New York-inspired options into its one-page menu. Just three years old, menu. First will be a sethe restaurant has opened two additional locations lection of personal-sized Neapolitan pizzas such as and is working on yet another in Shaw. the meat lover’s and the spicy eggplant fennel. Next While the cocktails are interesting and offer they’ll add a group of New York-style burgers. And a good variety, and the $4 cocktail happy hour on finally the Ugly Mug will roll out six new sandwiches. The ideas for the sandwiches were taken from three New York classics: an Irish deli, an Italian deli, and a Jewish deli. Of the six, Jablonski is most excited about the Italian-style roast pork sandwich. As far as libations go, a prominently hung Jameson keg houses the line for the bar’s “drafttails,” or cocktails on draft. Among those available will be the sweet, vodka-based Summer Bluff and the tangy Bourbon Porch Swing Punch. Beer-wise, you’ll have your choice of a series of seasonal taps from local breweries such as Atlas and Hellbender, as well as other popular craft breweries including Great Lakes. According to Jablonski, the taps will rotate regularly. “They won’t quite change weekly, but definitely monthly you can expect to see whole new beer selections,” he said. Similar to other two-story DC establishments, Jablonski hopes to introduce a separate name for the Ugly Mug’s rooftop. “One regular suggested we name it The Handsome Brother,” he chuckled. “That The white clam pizza is one of many new menu items the Ugly won’t be the name.” Mug will be introducing in the coming weeks. The upstairs roof will soon be motor-

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A rakia flight will expose you to a new kind of alcohol, but make sure to find a designated driver first.

weekdays from 4 to 7 p.m. is tempting, the real experience lies in the rakia tastings. While I have a good knowledge of whiskeys and can hold my own when choosing rum or vodka, rakia, a traditional Balkan fruit brandy (which is served straight in a miniature jug), was a bit of a mystery. I suggest listening to the waiter’s suggestions, which may begin with a survey of the various types of rakia, like the sweeter apricot and honey; the more savory quince, plum, and pear; and the not-for-the-faint-hearted grappa, which our waiter said is often used for cooking. However, if your group is more of the cocktail drinking crew, you’ll probably want to try the Balkan Experience, $49 for all you can eat and unlimited cocktails (albeit from a shortened cocktail list). Whether or not you go with this route, you’ll want to try many options. The smoked trout dip comes with fried bread (even more delicious than it sounds) and has some pickled jalapeno that gives it the mildest of kicks. Cabbage casuela, served with a yogurt sauce, is creamy and packed with flavor. The Ambar fries, served stacked, Jenga-style, come with a delicious milk-based kajmak sauce. And finally the sesame-crusted salmon comes with a horseradish sauce and spicy eggplant for those who like their food a little hotter. Be sure to finish your meal with the forest gnocchi, a crunchy, creamy, chocolatey mixture that’s delicious in ways you’ve never experienced before. You can expect to spend $25-$50, de-

pending on your selections, on a full meal at Ambar; each small plate is priced between $8 and $13. Find it at 523 Eighth St. SE. The Shaw location will be at 1547 Seventh St. NW. Ambar is online at www.ambarrestaurant.com.

Bottoms Up

A trio of veterans in the DC bar and restaurant scene are bringing a new take on cocktails to the U Street corridor. Chad Spangler, Glendon Hartley, and Chris Willoughby have just opened Service Bar. Service Bar features an “all-day happy hour,” which means $7 for select cocktails. Specialty cocktails will cost more. “Cocktails are always going to be our [concentration], but the main focus is supposed to be on service and creating that community atmosphere,” noted Hartley. Service bar will also offer a small food menu that will feature fried chicken. Unlike most U Street bars, it will serve food until last call. A unique feature of Service Bar will be the snug room, an idea that came from Hartley. Snug rooms in Irish pubs were traditionally used for families discussing dowries for marriages. The small private room will have a minimum per person ($20-25 spent on drinks per person) but no cover charge, and each night will have three “shifts” in the room: 6:30-8:00 p.m.; 8:30-10:00 p.m.; and 10:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m. It will also feature a private cocktail menu of drinks made to serve four to six people that won’t be available at the main bar. Service Bar is located at 926 U St. NW, on Twitter and Instagram @ServiceBarDC, and at Facebook. com/ServiceBarDC. Max Moline is a communications specialist living in DC. He frequents Nationals Park and enjoys writing about food as much as he does eating it. He’s always looking for new places to try. Rooftops and cigar lounges are a plus! Get in touch: molinecommunications@ gmail.com; @MaxMoline425. u

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DEPEC HE ART: East City Art’s M id-City Gallery Exh ibitions and News by Phil Hutinet Charles Krause Fine Art

In a group juried exhibition, “Artists United,” artists will have the opportunity to “express their political views and to vote (or abstain) with their art, assigning it to the candidate (or None of the Above) they believe is most likely to address or resolve the issue they’ve selected – and is therefore best qualified to be elected as our next president,” according to gallery director Charles Krause. With the exhibition’s tagline stating, “The Revolution Begins with US,” this show will certainly provide a series of thought-provoking works reflecting the zeitgeist of the current election cycle. The gallery opened the call for entries nationwide, and one can expect to see work from artists near and far.

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Painters Ann Pickett and Charlene Nield will show work concurrently in an exhibition titled “Abstract State of Mind.” In what is billed as a dual show, the artists seek to “focus on bringing to the surface in painterly elucidation a sense of internal freedom expressing a moment, a place, a lingering memory.” Ann Pickett’s new paintings depart from figures or landscape in ways that “often appear improvised or unrehearsed – a flurry of paint, gestures and expressive marks not to be repeated, while other works are more serene in tone, focused on form, rhythm and color.” Charlene Nield has recently begun to work abstractly but preserves a continuity with her earlier figurative style. With a strong focus on mood and color, she says, her new paintings “evoke a memory or longing for a time or place yet to be fully defined or discovered.” David Alfuth. Image: Touchstone Gallery

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For the eighth year in a row Hamiltonian has programmed a series of artist-centered activities including performances, film, exhibitions, and talks for the organization’s Hamiltonian Fellows. “new. now. 2016,” currently on view, exhibits work by all six selected artists. Coinciding with the exhibition, the gallery will host a series of artist talks by four of the six fellows in October, scheduled as follows: • Tuesday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m.: Magali Hebert-Huot + Kyle Bauer. Magali Hebert-Huot is a Baltimore-based art-

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ist from Quebec City. Her sculptures and prints actively interrogate and highlight the idiosyncrasies and contradictions inherent in architecture, history, and language. Kyle Bauer is a Baltimore-based sculptor. His playful body of work pairs formal considerations such as balance, tension, and control with metaphorical references to navigation and personal histories. • Wednesday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m.: Aschely Cone + Rachel Guardiola. Aschely Cone is a Maryland-based painter from San Antonio, Tex. Her current body of work investigates ideas of doubleness – entry and obstruction, patterns overlaid and intersecting, and acts of veiling. Pivoting between arch/void or shield forms, her abstract works unfold as their patterned surfaces veil, collapse, and expand. Rachel Guardiola is Baltimore-based interdisciplinary artist. With a background in natural history preservation, she investigates the intersection of art, science, and human curiosity to seek the unknown through lens-based technology. Ann Pickett, “Jubilant.” Image: Foundry Gallery

Gale Wallar, “Georgetown-Hill.” Image: Touchstone Gallery

Jason Wright. Image: Long View Gallery

Exhibitions on View

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In “Altitudes and Elevations” Gale Wallar explores the role altitude plays on both man-made and natural landscapes. As Wallar explains, “Perception may be reality but elements of compositions change with differences in elevation.” The painter seeks to expound on the perception created by time and space in particular as it relates to dwelling in higher elevations versus “flatland.” In Thomas Mann’s novel “The Magic Mountain,” set in Davos, Switzerland, the protagonist, Hans Castorp, who dwells in flatland, loses his sense of time and space when he travels to higher elevations. His perceptions are so altered that an intended three-week journey warps into a seven-year experience. Cityscapes and mountains form the basis of Wallar’s subject-matter, and in this exhibition audiences can expect to see a blending of both with an overarching theme of altered perception as a result of altitude changes. David Alfuth explains his process in “Perspective” as follows: “I am a collage artist that adds one more quality to all of my work. That is the element of depth. I am a three-dimensional artist that creates both relief and free standing collage sculptures. This exhibit, Perspective, represents two years of work using architecture and perspective. My works create surrealistic structures, ceilings, and architectural images, giving the viewer a magical view not possible in the real world. The structures appear to recede many miles to create unrealistic effects. The ceilings appear to disappear into the vastness of space. The three-dimensional sculptures create amazing images on the outside as well as the inside. I want the viewers to experience a moment of wonder and amazement when looking at each one of my works.” Phil Hutinet is the publisher of East City Art, dedicated to DC’s visual arts. For more information visit www.eastcityart.com. u

Charles Krause Reporting Fine Art 1300 13th St. NW, Suite 105 202-638-3612, charleskrausereporting.com Hours: Sat.-Sun., 1-6 p.m. Opening: Oct. 9, Time TBD Through Nov. 8 Group juried exhibition “Artists United”, Political group exhibition in reaction to 2016 presidential elections Gallery Neptune & Brown 1530 14th St. NW 202-986-1200, www.neptunefineart.com Hours: Wed.-Sat., noon-7 p.m. Through Oct. 22 “William Kentridge: The Great Storyteller. Three Decades of Prints & Drawings. 1986-2016” Foundry Gallery 2118 Eighth St. NW 202-232-0203, www.foundrygallery.org Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-7 p.m. Through Oct. 30 Opening reception: Sat., Oct. 8, 5-8 p.m. Charlene Nield and Ann Pickett, “An Abstract State of Mind” Hamiltonian Gallery 1353 U St. NW 202-332-1116, hamiltoniangallery.com Hours: Tue.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Through Oct. 29 2016 Hamiltonian Fellows group exhibition “new. now. 2016”. Artist talks: Tues., Oct. 11, 7 p.m., Magali Hebert-Huot + Kyle Bauer. Wed., Oct. 26, 7 p.m., Aschely Cone + Rachel Guardiola

Hemphill Fine Arts 1515 14th St. NW 202-234-5601, www.hemphillfinearts.com Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Through Oct. 29 Elizabeth Catlett and Benny Andrews. Opening reception: Sept. 14, 6-8 p.m. Long View Gallery 1234 Ninth St. NW 202-232-4788, longviewgallerydc.com Hours: Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Through Oct. 24 Jason Wright, “New Work” Touchstone Gallery 901 New York Ave. NW 202-347-2787, touchstonegallery.com Hours: Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. Through Oct. 30 Gallery A: Touchstone member show Gallery B: David Alfuth, “Perspective” Gallery C: Gale Wallar, “Altitudes and Elevations” Washington Project for the Arts 2124 Eighth St. NW 202-234-7103, www.wpadc.org Hours: Mon.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. “Sheldon for DC. Our Culture. Our Future”. Citywide performances. Through Nov. 15

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M Street Underpass Art Park Construction Begun

Plans are moving forward for the dramatic transformation of the M Street underpass in NoMa. It will become a light-filled passageway awash with countless points of light raining down from its ceiling. The NoMa Parks Foundation selected Thurlow Small Architecture and NIO architects to design the installation for the “M Street Underpass Art Park.” M.C. Dean is serving as contractor. Construction has begun. Sidewalks will be closed one at a time, beginning with the south side. Use the crosswalks on either end of the underpass to cross to the open side and pass safely. M Street will not be closed during construction. Stay informed by asking for the NoMa newsletter at nomaparks.org.

Mobile Device Security at MLK Library

On Thursday, Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m., learn how to use mobile devices more securely. Seats will be filled on a first-come, space-available basis. Engage a mobile device’s internal security features and about the activities and sites that will help avoid security risks. The class is in the Computer Lab, Room 311, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. dclibrary.org/mlk. Alexandria, VA furniture maker Sean Lambkin will be among the 125 artists at the American Fine Craft Show, Oct 21 to 23, at the DC Armory. The show features the Washington Studio Furniture Showcase.

American Fine Craft Show Washington

The American Fine Craft Show Washington returns for its second year to the DC Armory on Oct. 21 to 23 with 125 artisans. They are joined by American furniture crafts people from throughout the country in The Washington Studio Furniture Showcase. The American Fine Craft Show replaces the Washington Craft Show which was retired two years ago. DC Armory is at 2001 East Capital St. SE. AmericanFineCraftShowWashington.com.

Flood-proofing Rebates for Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park

DC Water has launched a program to help residents of the Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park neighborhoods protect their homes from sewer flooding during extreme storms. This new rebate program reimburses qualifying property owners for up to $3,000 for the installation of pre-approved flood-proofing measures. The program is offered for properties that have a history of sewage entering from outside sources. DC Water will assist with the cost of purchase and installation of approved flood-proofing measures including doorway barriers, window well protection and the regrading of yards. Qualified property owners can get a free home consultation to identify which flood-proofing measures are appropriate. Residents can also call Emanuel Briggs-Community Outreach Manager at 202-787-2003 if they have questions.

SafeTrack Red Line Shut Down

Metro will close the Red Line between NoMa Gallaudet U and Fort Totten from Oct. 29 through Nov. 22. For more information about SafeTrack, visit wmata.com.

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Grants Available for Shaw Businesses

The Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development is offering grants up to $50,000 per business for storefront improvements, interior renovations, build out of new retail space, new equipment and marketing. Shaw businesses have received over $780,000 in previous rounds of Great Streets Small Business Capital Improvement Grants. Applications for the next round of grants are available now and are due on Oct. 21, 2016. For more information, email shawmainstreetsinc@gmail.com or call 202-265-SHAW.

REI’s Grand Opening in NOMA

REI’s is hosting a three-day block party celebration, Oct. 21 to 23, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Wunder Garten, First and L Streets NE, where neighbors and friends can meet, socialize and enjoy food and drinks in a casual, safe and inviting atmosphere. REI will host enjoyable and informative classes on recreational and outdoor activities such as bike repair workshops and camping. Throughout the block party, aside from lots of giveaways, REI will provide the community with outdoor gear sales, music, drink, food and a fun social event for all friends and family members to enjoy together.

Tuesday Yoga at Shaw Library is Back

Tuesday Yoga is a free beginner class taught by Lindsey Crawford of Yoga District every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Watha T. Daniel Neighborhood Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. The class meets in the sunny children’s programming room. Wear

comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring own mat or towel. Participants are required to sign a waiver. For ages 18 and older. dclibrary.org/watha.

Social Media Time-Savers

Social Media Time-savers is a 2.5 hour seminar, sponsored by Constant Contact, Inc., that will helps save time in maintaining a social media presence. Registration is limited to 36 participants and workstations will be assigned to registered participants first. Walk-in participants are welcome and all participants can feel free to bring their tablets or laptops. The class is in the Computer Lab, Room 311, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. dclibrary.org/mlk.

Document Eight DC Neighborhoods

The Historical Society of Washington, DC invites artists and photographers to submit documentation of the city’s built environment to “For the Record,” its third annual juried competition. This annual exhibition and fundraising sale, opening April 2017, recognizes the best photographs and works of art that capture: Howard Town/Pleasant Plains, Burleith, Palisades, Shepherd Park, Ivy City, Buzzard Point, Kenilworth and Congress Heights. Proceeds from the sale support the programs offered by the Historical Society. Entrants will compete for cash prizes. In addition to a $500 prize for “Best Overall” work, the artists who rank first, second, and third for photography and for works of art will win $350, $250, and $100 respectively. New this year are eight “Best in Ward” designations that award $100 for the best photograph or artwork representing each ward. Online submissions, with an entry fee of $50, will be accepted through midnight Jan. 3, 2017. Entries received by Oct. 31, 2016 will receive half-off and those received by Nov. 30, 2016 will receive $15 off. For more information, visit dchistory.submittable.com/submit.

series also encourages local artists to participate in the Spring 2017 For the Record juried exhibition at the Historical Society. The workshops emphasize skills relating to historic documentation, photography and painting. The guided photo walks allow for participants to document a neighborhood in each of the city’s eight wards while learning about its history and development. Coming up are Burleith, Oct. 15; Congress Heights, Oct. 16; Howard TownPleasant Plains, Oct. 29; and Ivy City, Nov. 6. Register at dchistory.org.

People’s Choice for Greenest DC Business

DOEE has announced that for the first time since 2009, the District Sustainability Awards include a “People’s Choice” award honoring a DC business or organization for outstanding achievement in sustainability. The public is invited to vote online at doee.dc.gov until Oct. 10. The nominees for “People’s Choice” are: American University, Atlas Brew Works, Cultivate the City, Green Impact Campaign, OLD CITY Farm and Guild, TCG, Inc. and The DC Dentist. For more information, contact Mary Lynn Wilhere, Business Outreach, Urban Sustainability Administration at 202-535-1939 or marylynn.wilhere@dc.gov.

“Safe at Home Act” Approved by DC Council

On Sept. 20, the Council of the District of Columbia gave final approval to the Safe at Home Act of 2015. The legislation establishes an accessibility modification grant program for income eligible residents to modify their homes for mobility and safety. Co-introduced by Councilmembers Charles Allen and Jack Evans, it creates a program to pay for the cost of installing home modifications (Continued on pg. 29)

DC’s First DICK’S Sporting Goods Opens

On Sept. 13, DICK’S Sporting Goods opened its first DICK’S Sporting Goods store in DC. The new store is at the Shops at Dakota Crossing Mall, 2470 Market St. NE. dickssportinggoods.com.

Call for DCAC Artist Collective

The DC Arts Center (DCAC) is currently accepting applications for “Sparkplug, DCAC’s Artist Collective.” About 10 members participate for 2 years, meeting on a monthly basis to critique each other’s work, discuss exhibitions around the area and visit each other’s studios. Through this process they try to find common ground and further their practice. DC Arts Center offers members of Sparkplug a place to meet, helps to organize studio visits, provides opportunities to hone presentation skills, and make connections with arts professionals such as curators, collectors, and established artists. Applicants should email an application and requested documents to info@dcartscenter.org by Monday, Oct. 24. DCAC will select which applicants to interview. Members will be selected within a week of the final interview. More information can be found at dcartscenter.org/programs_1_sparkplug.htm.

Historical Society Street Photo Walks

The Historical Society of Washington, DC, offers instructional workshops and guided photo walks covering all eight of DC’s wards. They are designed to encourage active documentation of contemporary Washington, DC. The

2009 National Christmas Tree. Photo: Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy

Attend the 2016 National Christmas Tree Lighting

President Obama’s last National Christmas Tree Lighting takes place on the Ellipse in President’s Park on Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. Free tickets for the 94th Annual Tree Lighting ceremony are awarded through an online lottery that closes at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 10. To enter, visit thenationaltree.org and click the TICKET LOTTERY link. Those without computer access may call 877-444-6777 (TDD 877-833-6777) to enter the lottery. Lottery winners will be notified on October 27.

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DC’s Racial Inequality

It Continues to Widen, Even as the City Sees Substantial Economic Growth

by Claire Zippel and Jodi Kwarciany n economic recovery is supposed to help more and more people the longer it lasts — but that’s not happening in DC. Our economy has been rebounding since 2010, and income for the typical DC household has jumped a lot, following a nationwide trend. Yet this growth has not reduced poverty. Over 110,000 DC residents lived in poverty in 2015, according to new Census figures — that’s 18,500 more than in 2007. The District’s black residents are bearing the brunt of the city’s unbalanced recovery. The income of the typical black DC household has not grown since 2007, and the gulf between black and white residents is growing. Also, black DC residents are the only racial or ethnic group to face a higher poverty rate today than before the Great Recession. These findings underscore that communities of color in our city suffer from a lack of opportunity to create a better life for themselves and their families. There are some signs, amidst this troubling news, that the social safety net is working. The share of District residents with health insurance rose for the second year in a row, and about 17,000 more residents had health coverage in 2015 than in 2013. This progress is thanks to Medicaid and affordable health plans offered through DC’s healthcare exchange. If Incomes Are Rising in DC, Why Isn’t Poverty Going Down? The District’s economy has grown a good deal since the Great Recession, but this hasn’t helped

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more residents escape poverty, new figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau show. The city’s median household income reached $75,600 in 2015 – meaning half of DC residents are above that income level and half are

which is considered an income below $24,000 for a family of four. That’s 18,500 more residents living in poverty than in 2007, and nearly one out of every six residents.

DC’s Black Residents Left Out of the Recovery

The District’s black residents have a lot to be worried about. For them, incomes are not rising, and poverty is not going down. These are stark contrasts with the experiences of white DC residents. More than a quarter of the city’s black population lived in poverty in 2015, compared with 23 percent in 2007. Black DC residents are the only racial or ethnic group that is still facing a higher poverty rate than before the recession. There also is a growing gulf between the incomes of white and black residents. The median income for black DC households stood at just $41,000 in 2015, while the typical white DC household had income of $120,000. While incomes have risen for white residents since 2007, the income of black residents haven’t changed. below. That’s about $13,000 above the pre-recession 2007 level, adjusting for inflation. This gain, which follows a nationwide trend of rising median incomes, is impressive. It means that a lot of DC households are doing well and have recovered from whatever hit they took in the recession. Yet this growth has not pulled enough families out of poverty to reverse the effects of the recession. Altogether, 110,500 District residents were living poverty in 2015,

residents have about the same rate of health coverage as white residents, with 96.5 percent having some form of health insurance. Having insurance is important to economic well-being because it ensures that folks can regularly see their health providers when they’re sick or need help managing chronic conditions like asthma or diabetes. When people are regularly receiving care, they’re much less likely to go to emergency rooms – which can be costly for individuals, as well as the hospital or city if folks cannot afford to pay. Much of DC’s success can be attributed to its array of insurance options that have expanded as a result of federal health reform. DC’s

Some Good News

For the second year, the share of District residents without health insurance got smaller, according to the Census Bureau. Just 3.8 percent of DC residents lacked health coverage in 2015, compared with 6.7 percent in 2013. While there’s still progress to be made, that’s equivalent to about 17,000 more residents having health coverage. And fortunately, black residents are making gains in this area. For the first time since the enactment of health reform in 2010, black

Medicaid program now covers nearly all adults with incomes below 200 percent of the poverty line (less than $40,320 for a family of

three). Nearly a third of DC residents get their health coverage from Medicaid, including two out of every three children. In addition, low-income DC residents not eligible for Medicaid can get coverage through the Healthcare Alliance program, and others may qualify for subsidies to pay for private insurance through DC Health Link, the city’s health insurance exchange. When people are able to take care of themselves and don’t have to worry about their health or medical bills, it makes it much easier to do things like hold a job, attend school, add to savings, or take care of a family.

Address DC’s Growing Economic and Racial Gaps

While many of these figures tell us that the city’s new and growing prosperity has left many poor residents and people of color behind, they also show us that with the right strategies, we can reduce these gaps. The city should do more to ensure that all of DC’s residents—including communities of color—share in the city’s recent economic growth. These policies can include: • Reforming the TANF time limit. TANF provides necessary monetary assistance to some of DC’s lowest income families with children. A rigid time limit scheduled to go into effect next year will put these already vulnerable families at risk of losing all assistance. This endangers the financial and mental wellbeing not only of parents, but also their children. If reforms to the TANF time limits are not made, some 5,800 District families—approximately 98 percent of whom are black—will lose their TANF benefits next year. • Improving the quality of jobs for all working residents.

Policies include requiring employers to offer additional hours to existing employers rather than hiring additional staff; giving workers advance notice of their weekly schedules; and creating a system to provide paid leave to workers who take time off for a personal illness or to care for a family member. • Expanding early childhood education subsidies. This will improve the ability of providers to serve infants and toddlers in DC while sustaining their businesses for the long-term. This will benefit low-income working families by helping to prepare their children for success. • Reforming the city’s job training system. Efforts should focus on offering entry-level jobs and career pathways for workers without advanced education. Given the large number of residents without a high school credential, reforms should focus on adult literacy as well as training and credentialing. Our success as a city depends on opportunity for everyone. The failure to achieve that will leave us with even wider racial and economic inequality and a less stable community. However, the success of programs like Medicaid and DC Health Link proves that we have the tools to level the playing field and expand economic opportunity. Claire Zippel and Jodi Kwarciany are policy analysts 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

(Continued from pg. 27) for a person with mobility impairment or other physical disabilities with up to $10,000 per household to improve accessibility in residential housing.

Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is accepting submissions for the third annual Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards. The competition will award a $10,000 Grand Prize and a $2,500 Young Songwriter Prize. Permanent, full-time residents of DC are eligible to apply. The award includes a young songwriter category for which an aspiring songwriter, younger than 18, will have the chance to win $2,500. Entries must be received by Friday, Nov. 4. The application and eligibility requirements are at bethesda.org.

Mayor Changes to Medical Marijuana Program

The District of Columbia Department of Health has announced modifications to the Medical Marijuana Program. These changes are designed to improve patient access, remove potential barriers and spur innovation in the District’s medical program. Included is a proposed rulemaking change that increases the quantity of medical marijuana that a patient may receive in a 30-day period from two to four ounces. To learn more, visit doh.dc.gov/ service/medical-marijuana-program.

DDOT Unveils Truck Routing Tool

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has a new feature on its Transportation Online Permitting System (TOPS) that provides customized routes for trucks in the District and is required for oversize/overweight (OSOW) vehicle permits. The module provides OSOW permit holders with a pre-determined route for safe travel within the District that are customized to avoid height restriction choke points and other hazards. To view the router app outside of TOPs, visit routeplanner.ddot.dc.gov/routeplanner. This tool is available at godcgo.com/freight. To contact DDOT’s Public Space Permits Center, call 202-442-4670.

Capitals Casino Night Tickets Available

Capitals Casino Night will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel. The event benefits Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation (MSE Foundation) and features gaming with Capitals players, a raffle, a silent auction and a live auction. All funds raised from the 2016 Capitals Casino Night will benefit MSE Foundation. MSE Foundation is the nonprofit arm of the Washington Capitals that offers unique resources and programs to various charities and nonprofit organizations throughout the DC area on behalf of the team. Purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com.

Free Small Business Legal Clinic

There is a Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 5 to 7:30 p.m., at the John A. Wilson District Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. This free clinic is for aspiring or existing small business owners. Attendees meet one-on-one with attorneys for brief advice on any legal issues their businesses may be facing. Have an item for the Bulletin Board? Email bulletinboard@hillrag.com. u

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Shaw Streets by Pleasant Mann

Convention Center Celebrates New Shaw Businesses

Events DC, the owner and manager of the District’s sports and convention facilities, held a ribbon cutting on Sept. 23 to celebrate the opening of three new retail businesses at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The celebrants were led by Mayor Muriel Bowser, who noted that “with every new small business, we are opening a door of opportunity for employment, growth and prosperity in the District.” She added, “It’s exciting to see the business community around the Convention Center and Shaw neighborhood continue to grow to serve our residents as well as visitors to the city.” The three new businesses opening at the center include Smoked and Stacked, a fast-casual pastrami restaurant that has opened to daily lines out the door. Also opening were Composition ID, a diagnostic health center that strengthens the District’s image as a fit-focused city, and Cuttin’ Up Barbershop, a longtime neighborhood establishment that crossed Ninth Street to relocate to a space at the convention center. Marjorie Meek-Bradley, co-owner of Smoked and Stacked and a finalist on the most recent “Top

It already feels like home.” The celebration concluded with the mayor, councilmembers, Events DC leaders, and neighborhood dignitaries cutting a red ribbon in front of the Smoked and Stacked storefront, declaring that the convention center was open for commercial business. Lunch crowd at Smoked and Stacked. Photo: Alexander Padro Now there are only four retail tenants left to move into the center. Morris will be a craft cocktail bar by noted chef Spike Mendelsohn. The Unconventional Diner will bring a locally owned, high-end diner concept to Shaw. The Union Kitchen Grocery brings a local specialty market with a corner-store feel to Shaw. And the Urban Athletic Club will open its first location east of Rock Creek Park at the convention center. Events DC also announced plans to redo the streetscape around the center, beginning in spring 2017, including enhancement Cita Sadeli CHELOVE and her mural at 637 T St. NW. Photo: Pleasant Mann of the facade and improvements to the tree boxes and sidewalks around it.

Shaw’s Late Night Dining Scene

Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrates more retail openings at the Washington Convention Center. Photo: Pleasant Mann

Chef ” competition on cable TV, was invited to speak for the new tenants. “I am so excited to have joined the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, DC, to open my first Smoked and Stacked,” she said. “The support of the community and my fellow chefs in the neighborhood has been amazing.

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While Shaw has seen an explosion of new restaurants, there are still some limits. Most kitchens in the neighborhood close by 10 p.m., limiting late-night dining options and urban street cred. But things are changing. Red Toque (1701 Sixth St. NW ) now serves its Middle Eastern dishes until midnight. Tasty Burger (2108 Eighth St. NW ) is open

Jessie Unterhalter and Katey Truhn in front of their completed mural at 1306 Eighth St. NW. Photo: Alexander Padro

for dining or takeout until 1 a.m. Newly reopened watering hole The Passenger (1539 Seventh St. NW ) is not only a renowned spot for drinking but also accommodates late-night dining. Its kitchen is open up to a half hour before last call, 1 a.m. during the week and 2 a.m. on weekends. Of course the latest place open for food in Shaw is still Pizza d’Oro (717 T St. NW ), which closes at 4 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 a.m. the rest of the week.

New Shaw Mural Lollapalooza

The Shaw neighborhood has suddenly acquired a plethora of largescale murals, all supported by funding from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Two of them were started during the Art All Night festival. A Kelly Towles mural at 1513 Seventh St. NW replicates the Lady in the Moon image that he created for the 2016 Art All Night poster. In the alley at 637 T St. NW, Cita Sadeli CHELOVE is putting the finishing touches on a mural across the street from the Howard Theatre that she created to honor famous Shaw and DC artists such as Pearl Bailey, Wale, and Duke Ellington. More artwork is being created at the Shaw Skate Park on the corner of 11th Street and Rhode Island Avenue. DC Muralist Sydney Buffalow, also known as Cr8tion Rebel, will put permanent works of art on each elevated structure in the skate park. The murals, which have a skateboard motif, will add a splash of color to the gray concrete ramps. A four-story-tall wall mural has been completed at 1306 Eighth St. NW by the Blind Whino SW Arts Club. The currently untitled abstract mural by Jessie Unterhalter and Katey Truhn is part of Blind Whino’s District Walls project, which will result in new murals all over the city. u

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East Side News

NOMA and Mount Vernon Triangle by Max Moline

Health, Hair, and Hoagies

East Side residents now have three new and exciting retail destinations. On Friday, Sept. 23, Mayor Muriel Bowser, various representatives of Events DC, several advisory neighborhood commission members, and a crowd of locals gathered in front of DC’s newest deli, Smoked and Stacked. The event was held to celebrate the opening of the sandwich shop, as well as two other new businesses nearby, Composition ID, a high-tech fitness analysis company, and the Cuttin’ Up Barbershop. Smoked and Stacked’s chef, Marjorie Meek-Bradley, was a finalist on season 13 of the hit show “Top Chef.” She has two other successful DC restaurants under her belt, Cleveland Park’s American restaurant Ripple and the Adams Morgan bar Roofers Union. Bowser expressed her excitement about the new spots and thanked the people in-

volved. The three businesses are the initial fruition of a years-long attempt to bring retail success to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Orchestrated by Events DC, the ongoing project should help pull more events to the center as the nature of business trips changes, according to Events DC’s board chair Max Brown. “People want an experience wherever they go,” Brown told the crowd. He went on to say that travellers are now looking for more than just a bed and a conference room when they visit a new city. They want to see what that city has to offer, and this trio of retail locations will help to do that, as they are all located adjacent to the convention center. Smoked and Stacked, though only open since mid-September, is already drawing lines out the door. Open on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on weekends from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the deli serves breakfast in the mornings and offers four specialty sand-

A German polka band serenaded the Wunder Garten’s Sunday crowd during Oktoberfest celebrations.

wiches and two platters (as well as a create-your-own option) for lunch. Options include pastrami, smoked chicken, brisket (only available on a platter), and smoked portabella. All sandwiches are between $7 and $13, and the deli serves beer and coffee as well. As Bowser, Meek-Bradley, Brown, and others cut a ceremonial red ribbon, the crowd proclaimed in unison, “DC is open for business!” Smoked and Stacked is at 1239 Ninth St. NW and www. smokedandstacked.com. Composition ID can be found at 760 N St. NW and www.compositionid.com. And Cuttin’ Up Barbershop calls 750 N St. NW home; follow them at Facebook.com/CuttinUpDC and on Twitter @CuttinUpDC.

What a Wunderful World

Mayor Muriel Bowser cuts a ceremonial ribbon celebrating three new area businesses, while declaring “DC is open for business!”

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Wunder Garten, NoMa’s outdoor beer garden, opened in August after months of eager anticipation. On the last weekend of September it went all-out, hosting its second annual Ok-

it installs a planned heated tent that will cover at least a quarter of the expansive space. Wunder Garten is located at the intersection of First Street and L Street NE and www.wundergartendc.com.

Grand Entertainment

Throughout the summer, REI has shared the Wunder Garten space at First Street and L Street NE, hosting a “100 Days, 100 Events” campaign including fireside chats and training on bike maintenance, and setting up booths and tents citywide to promote its new DC flagship store. That store will be opening in the future Uline Arena, 201 M St. NE, on Oct. 21 – with a soft opening and a weekend-long event, the DC Flagship Grand Opening Block Party. Starting on Friday, Oct. 21, at 10 a.m., the threeWunder Garten offered many themed attractions during its Oktoberfest day party will feature live music, classes, celebration. beer, s’mores, a rock climbing wall, and more. Sunday’s docket will offer a full toberfest. From Thursday, Sept. 22, to Sunday, day of bluegrass music, and on each day the Sept. 25, the Wunder Garten schedule was first 500 attendees will receive a custom DC packed with German (and German-style) CamelBak bottle with an REI gift card. Free food, beer, and live music. breakfast will be served each day. The beer garden, which doesn’t normally The new location, at 201 M St. NE, is easserve food, had menu items provided by Cafe ily accessible via the NoMa-Gallaudet Metro Berlin, including a brunch on Saturday and stop and the Metropolitan Branch Trail. Sunday. The food menu included sausages, pretzels, and sauerkraut – all foods traditional in Germany and at Oktoberfests worldwide. On Sunday the cafe also hosted a pig roast. On Saturday, Oct. 29, the Mount Vernon TriCustomers, many of whom were already angle Community Improvement District will dressed in lederhosen, had the chance to take be hosting its annual Fall Fun Day in front of pictures with their faces on cut-outs of traBusboys and Poets, at the intersection of Fifth ditionally dressed Germans celebrating OkStreet and K Street NW, to coincide with the toberfest. Many attendees brought their own final MVT Fresh Farm Stand of the season (at beer steins. There were even some conversathe same location). tions to be overheard in German, albeit fracThe event will feature a trick-or-treat patured German. The Sunday schedule featured rade for children, with participation from loa German polka band that echoed through cal retailers and restaurants. There will also be the neighborhood, drawing in a large crowd. a dog costume parade and contest, as well as The normal 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday hours refreshments, mini-pumpkin painting, face were extended to start at noon. painting, and more. Wunder Garten premiered in mid-August following a series of challenges to its openMax Moline is a communications specialist living. It enjoyed tremendous success during ing in DC. He frequents Nationals Park and enthe summer of 2015 but had to move from joys writing about food as much as he does eating its location next to the NoMa-Gallaudet U it. He’s always looking for new places to try. RoofMetro station to its current location at the tops and cigar lounges are a plus! Get in touch: intersection of First Street and L Street NE. molinecommunications@gmail.com; @MaxMoThe business intends to remain open deep into line425. u the winter months, perhaps year-round, once

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Bloomingdale Buzz by Max Moline

The Pub’s New People

“I’ve been coming here for over a year now, but that trout ...” A regular sitting at the bar of The Pub and the People on a Friday evening, around 6 p.m., leans back in his bar stool and smiles contentedly, raving about one of several new additions to the bar’s food menu. New chef Ben Schramm, previously of the popular Chinatown restaurant Proof, has already made waves among the P&P regulars, and his new menu hasn’t even been fully introduced yet. The new menu features items such as tempura cauliflower: fried cauliflower with hot sauce, cucumbers, and blue cheese that can easily be mis-

taken for wings. The crispy pork BLT sandwich is topped with smoky bacon to give it a little extra crunch. The sumac and chickpea burger, a vegetarian option with a light lemon-tahini aioli, is served with cumin-coriander fries. And the aforementioned trout comes stacked beautifully atop local squash and with an incredible sunburst tomato emulsion sauce. The new food pairs well with P&Ps inventive cocktail menu, including the refreshing mint of Mr. B’s Country Time Cooler, the complex gin-based Lavender Hour, and the unexpected kick of the Smoky Pineapple Margarita. Schramm, who studied at L’Academie de Cuisine in Gaithersburg, has been at P&P for a few months and is aiming to add inventive food while continuing the inclusive, neighborhood atmosphere that has made the bar a favorite of area residents. The regular at the bar pats his stomach as he scoops up the last of his sauce. “I could eat this trout every day,” he says. The Pub and the People is at 1648 North Capitol St. NW and www.thepubandthepeople.com.

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The Pub and The People’s new trout dish is already a favorite among regulars.

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“Bloomingdale is fundamentally a gentrifying neighborhood, and people carry a lot of varying ideas about what gentrifying means.” Dr. Bertha Holliday, a member of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5E07 and a nearly 30-year resident of Bloomingdale, was animated and excited in discussing a Bloomingdale Village Square Project, “Building Community Identity & Sense of Place” – the latest in her long history of community improvement efforts. As the neighborhood evolves, Holliday said, it’s

important for residents to be a part of that evolution, but it’s just as important for them to understand and cherish their history and to know what gentrification means and where the area is going. Holliday and her co-chair in the project, Zach Sherif, put a strong emphasis on community education. The 30-person committee (comprised of about half local residents and half professionals with architecture or design backgrounds) that makes up the project has assembled a massive collection of material on the history of Bloomingdale and its future. While the neighborhood’s Victorian-style rowhouses already make it stand out, Holliday stressed, constant improvements and changes are needed to provide residents with access to the latest safety and beautification measures and to advance that uniqueness “so you immediately know you’re in a different place when you step into Bloomingdale.” She added that the project is primarily focused on the commercial areas, to enhance the look and feel of sidewalks, lighting, and public art. The group is working on developing partnerships with DC agencies and public and private foundations for funding on various recommendations such as turning a North Capitol Street overpass into a park to reconnect the two sides of the street, which had been linked until the 1950s, when the overpass was built. In addition to funders and connections with key city agencies, Holliday stressed that she and her team are looking for new people, “anyone with creative ideas!”

Park Your Friends Here

For the last few months residents of Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park have been uniting … on Facebook. In July local resident and chair of the LeDroit Park Civic Association Parks Committee, Maria Fyodorova, created the Facebook group Friends of the Park at LeDroit, following a meeting with locals. “I met with the Parks Committee, a small group of people who had been quietly caring for the park for the last two years or so without many neighbors knowing about it,” she said. She added that the group had been watering the trees weekly for the last two years, and that she created the group to inform residents that the committee existed and was caring for the park, “but also that we need more volunteers.”

The group has started making progress. Since launching a survey in early September, Fyodorova and the committee have found issues keeping locals from using the park. One major hindrance is scattered and piled debris from the demolition of a school that used to stand in the park, which, according to Fyodorova, can only be addressed through “the engagement of DC agencies and the concerted, organized effort of a community group to get the issues resolved.” The Park at LeDroit has a community garden (the waitlist for garden plots shows its popularity), is adjacent to the Common Good City Farm, hosts seasonal farm stands on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and will be refurbishing its beautiful mural within the next year. Fyodorova does not just help to protect and maintain the park, she’s also one of its most active users. She lives across the street and brings her four-year-old and her two dogs to the park daily. “We meet friends at the playground, walk the dogs through the park, and raise various veggies in our plot,” she added. Those interested in getting involved can join the Facebook group at Facebook.com/Groups/ParkatLeDroit. Events planned include a monthly clean up on the last Saturday of the month, which started in September, and an upcoming community event at the end of October that will coincide with Common Good City Farm’s annual Fall Festival. The Park at LeDroit has entrances on V Street and Elm Street NW between Second and Fourth streets and on Oakdale Place NW, where it dead-ends after Fourth Street. Max Moline is a communications specialist living in DC. He frequents Nationals Park and enjoys writing about food as much as he does eating it. He’s always looking for new places to try. Rooftops and cigar lounges are a plus! Get in touch: molinecommunications@ gmail.com; @MaxMoline425. u

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Crowds Hit Shaw for Art All Night Festival by Pleasant Mann

he Art All Night festival was held in Shaw for the fifth time on the night of September 24th. This year’s festival, which had the theme, Art All Night: Made in DC, emphasized the District’s new push to promote DC goods and services. In fact, almost all the artists in Shaw and in the other six neighborhoods where the festival was held this year were DC residents. The 38 venues in Shaw for Art All Night 2016 ranged from the Foundry Gallery at the north, all the way down to the Morrison-Clark Hotel at the south end, with the Seventh and Ninth Street commercial corridors in between. Many venues were active from 7:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m. the following morning. The night started with a two-hour pre-party outdoors on upper Eighth Street sponsored by developer JBG, featuring over 25 acrobats, aerialists, stilt walkers, fire breathers and costumed performers from the Nuit Cirque troupe. Art installations, interactive art making and DJs activated businesses and restaurants at the Shay and Atlantic Plumbing buildings. As in previous years, the center of Shaw’s Art All Night was at the Watha T. Daniel Library. The main floor of the library was devoted to adult crafts, coloring books and games, face painting and a DJ set played among the soft sculptures of sea creatures created by Beth Baldwin. In the basement, New Community ArtSpace led a do-it-yourself art workshop, with participants working in paint and yarn. A DJ on the second floor also kept the vibe up. In front of the library, Dem’ Raider Boyz Step Squad, a troupe of junior and senior high school steppers presented by Step Afrika!, did their routines. Then the always popular Batala Washington troupe of women drummers performed for a packed crowd of spectators under the library’s neon sculpture. After they finished their set, the Batala drummers marched up Seventh Street to assemble Visitors examine Anna U. Davis painting at Dacha Supper Club. Photo: Alexander Padro

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again for another performance Moska Nar closes Fire Fan Dance performance at Art All Night. Photo by Pleasant Mann across from the Howard Theater. And across the street from the library, at Parcel 42, the vacant lot at Seventh and R Streets, there was a glow-inthe-dark dance party. Participants danced with glow sticks and luminous body paint while a giant psychedelic liquid light show was projected against the wall behind them. At midnight, Moskha Nar gave her third consecutive fire fan dance performance at a Shaw Art All Night, this one entitled “All Roots Leave Home,” in front of hundreds of rapt onlookers. Dozens of restaurants, bars and other Shaw businesses displayed art for the festival, with a number also hosting DJs to entertain visitors. Compass Coffee on Seventh Street became a concert venue with standing room only crowds in attendance to watch a diverse set of music groups. At Bread for the City, Curtis Mozie showed excerpts from his renowned video series “The Tale of the Tape,” which documents the effect of gang violence on the youth of Shaw. He also showed videos documenting the history of Shaw, including a clip of Muhammad Ali visiting the O Street Market. Across the street, in front of La Jambe, an accordionist created a Parisian mood on the corner. On Ninth Street, Espita Mezcaleria encouraged the takeover of America by taco trucks by setting up a mock truck on the corner of its patio, dispensing tacos, bebidas and art prints. Old City Farm and Guild held a Grassroots Comedy show with sets by a number of local comics. They were followed by a performance of fire dancers and an aerialist. A number of roving artistic performances took place outdoors. Chinese Lion Dances by the Hung Tao Choy Mei Fu Academy and Wong People were performed in the courtyard at the Morrison Clark Hotel and in front of Chao Ku restaurant. Shaw residents organized by Thick Air Studios carried illuminated punctuation signs as part of the Portable Punctuation performance, where the signs were intended to point out notable aspects of the neighborhood and generate conversations about the community. In the basement of the Wonder Bread Building, the Youth for Understanding Event Space was turned into a continuous all-night party with major DJs playing dance music, along with an art show, fashion displays and even a video gaming lounge. Wanda’s on 7th salon hosted a spontaneous DJ-driven dance party that drew a packed crowd, with Charlie Visconage’s colorful pop art paintings in the background. The 600 block of T Street was turned into a strip of activity, starting with artist Cita Sadeli CHELOVE, who worked on a new mural in the alley (see Shaw Streets article). Conceptual artist Tsedaye Makonnen performed “Lost and Loss.”

her piece on the refugee crisis, on the T Street sidewalk. At 637 T St. NW, a future restaurant space hosted an exhibition of DC prints by Michael Crossett. ZipCar parked an auto on the pavement, inviting art lovers to decorate the car with provided markers. At the end of the block, the multimedia collective One Love Massive had people lined up to chill out in their recently opened space at 631 T St., while live music and DJ sets were featured on the adjacent lot. Art All Night continues to be a major annual event in Shaw, where it began in 2011. It has now gone city-wide, presented by the Department of Small and Local Business Development and seven DC Main Streets organizations, including Shaw Main Streets, with financial support from the Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Art All Night is now an important symbol of the vitality of the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arts community and the support it receives from local businesses and government. u

Batala Washington drummers at the Watha T Daniel Library. Photo: Pleasant Mann Chinese Lion Dance in front of Chao Ku restaurant. Photo: Pleasant Mann

Liquid Light Show at Shaw Art All Night. Photo: Alexander Padro

Somapa Thai Dance Company performing at Beau Thai. Photo: Pleasant Mann

Taco Truck takes over the corner at Espita Mezcaleria. Photo: Alexander Padro

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by Kathleen Donner

Stead Park Community Sports Day

Stead Park Community Sports Day is on Saturday, Oct. 15, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at 1625 P St. NW. This event is a fun family day that includes sports, arts & crafts, music and refreshments. dpr.dc.gov.

Celebrating the Reopening of NGA’s East Building

This celebratory weekend, Saturday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 6, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., features live music and inspiring performances, interactive tours of modern art and hands-on art making. Explore the National Gallery of Art’s reconfigured collection of modern art, showcased in newly renovated galleries and discover the new outdoor Roof Terrace. All activities are free; participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. All ages. nga.gov.

Under the Big Top Family Day

The circus is in town! On Saturday, Oct. 22, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) takes you under the Big Top for an afternoon of dazzling feats with performers from Acrobatic Conundrum. Try carnival games. Grab a tasty bag of popcorn. Make a mask inspired by a favorite circus animal. SAAM is located at Eighth and F Streets NW. americanart. si.edu.

Dia de Los Muertos Family Day

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with SAAM. On Saturday, Nov. 5, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., enjoy traditional Mexican folk dance performances throughout the day. Add artwork to their mural. Leave handmade ofrendas (offerings) including paper marigolds, calaveras (skull masks) and paper monarch butterflies on their Day of the Dead altar. SAAM is located at Eighth and F Streets NW. americanart.si.edu.

Saturday Morning at The National

Come to the National Theatre on select Saturday mornings for free programs that engage and inspire the young mind. Saturday programming is best suited for children 4 to 10 years. 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. 15, Valerie Branch – The People We Meet and the Friends We Keep!; Oct. 22, Discover Theatre, Fabulous Fairytales; Oct. 29, Traveling Lantern “Ben Frankin”; Nov. 5, Jon Sands – Slam Poetry for Kids; Nov. 19, Rainbow Puppets: The Really Big Dinosaur Show; Dec. 3, Music Around the World; Dec. 10, Virginia Ballet Company & School, Nutcracker. Photo: Emily Clack Photography

Build Big at the Building Museum

The Big Build is on Saturday, Oct. 15, 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 the built environment. Learn from construction and building arts professionals while hammering nails, sawing logs, applying join compound, hopping aboard real trucks and more. Each year at the Big Build, amateur builders, young and old, can discover what it’s like to build a brick wall, carve stone, hammer nails and much more as they work side-by-side with designers, builders and artisans demonstrating their skills. Meet plumbers, ironworkers, landscape architects, woodworkers, and experts in many other fields to learn about their professions and hobbies. Admission is free. nbm.org.

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Toddler Dance Party

Pop of the Tots is a dance party for babies and toddlers up to age 3. Experience popular music, motion, dance and try different instruments. This is a ticketed, first-come, first-served program. Pop of the Tots is at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. every Tuesday until June 2017 at Watha T. Daniel Neighborhood Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. 202-727-1288. dclibrary. org/watha.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

The White House and US Department of Education have launched this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is available, for the first time, three months earlier than the traditional Jan. 1 date. Find it at fafsa.

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tickets at atlasarts.org. Imagination Stage’s “Looking for Roberto Clemente” at the Atlas, Nov. 5 to 12, is a touching show centered on a young group of kids in Pittsburgh in the 1970s when Clemente turned the floundering Pirates into top competitors. $20.

Kids Euro Festival 2016

Kids Euro Festival is a two-week long festival of European arts and culture presenting free activities to DC area children and their families. There are performances, concerts, workshops, movies and storytelling sponsored by the 28 European Union Member States. Details are at kidseurofestival.org.

Carousel and Moby Dick Family Fun Packs

Klinger greets Kids’ Day guests. Photo: Lindsay Brock Jump Media

Kids’ Day at the Horse Show

The Washington International Horse Show Kids’ Day will take place on Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Outdoor activities will be held in front of the Hotel Monaco, 700 F St. NW and face painting and other events will be held on the Verizon Center concourse. This is a free, fun, family-friendly event created to share the joy of horses and teach kids and their families about horses and equestrian sport. Children can participate in more than a dozen hands-on educational and fun activities, including pony rides, the Animal Planet Horseless Horse Show, the Horse Stars Hall of Fame interactive exhibit, horseshoe painting, face painting, pony brushing lessons, plus giveaways from Paisley Pony magazine and Georgetown Cupcake. Klinger, the famous horse from the US Army Platoon, often attends as a special guest to greet the children. There’s even a pony kissing booth with mini pony, “Leo, The Magnificent.” wihs.org. ed.gov. “Students [like you] want to take that next step and have big dreams. We want you to know that we’re there to help you achieve those dreams. We want to make sure that we’re giving every student who’s willing to put in the effort all the tools that they need in order to succeed,” said President Barack Obama (D).

“Aquarium” at the Atlas

From Oct. 26 to 30, with gentle music, beautiful puppets and fun props, Jack and Calypso lead children into a magical, interactive world where giant jellyfish fly through the air, sheep graze in the grass, and lemons create the sun in a “let’s pretend” sky. This show is best for ages 1 to 5. $10. The Atlas Performing Arts Center is at 1333 H St. NE. Get

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Arena Stage’s Family Fun Pack offers four seats for only $125. Orders must include a minimum of two patrons between ages 5 and 17 per Family Fun Pack and cannot be combined with any other offer or applied to previously purchased tickets. There is a limit of two Family Fun Packs per household. All standard fees apply. Family Fun Packs must be purchased by phone or in person. Other restrictions may apply. Family Fun Packs are available for Carousel, Oct. 28 to Dec. 24; and Moby Dick, Nov. 18 to Dec. 24. arenastage.org.

Flowers Stink at the Botanic Garden

Living in a big city, a.k.a. “the concrete jungle,” sometimes it’s hard to appreciate the great outdoors. That’s definitely the case with one middle school girl, who’s struggling with writing a nature-themed poem for school. Giving up, she tweets: “#poetryisstupid #natureisborings #flowersstink.” Suddenly, two zany and loveable plants magically come to life in her room, encouraging her to open her eyes, ears and mind to the beauty all around her. Pointing to her own family history, the girl’s newfound friends transport her imagination to the flora of a desert, a volcano and a rain forest to help unleash her creativity. Mixing plenty of singing and dancing with folk, bluegrass, blues and gospel, this colorful world premiere musical by the Helen Hayes Award-winning creators of Dizzy Miss Lizzie’s Roadside Revue shows that, one can

find the best of nature in the most unlikely places. Flowers Stink is on Saturdays, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 11 a.m. It’s free. Flowers Stink is performed outdoors on the Amphitheatre stage at the US Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. In case of rain, the show will be moved to the Conservatory in the West Gallery. usbg.gov.

A Ghoulishly Good Concert

This year’s Capital City Symphony family concert is inspired by the spookiness and fantasy of Halloween. Come in costume to join in the fun. On Sunday, Oct. 16, 3 to 4 p.m., at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE, face the ghosts and ghouls of Saint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre and Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain. Enter the fairy tale world of Stravinsky’s The Firebird. Along the way learn how the instruments of the orchestra combine to bring these amazing stories to life. 30 minutes before show time, meet the musicians at the Instrument Petting Zoo. Kids, 16 and under, are free; students are $15 and adults, $25. Reach the box office at 202-399-7993. atlasarts.org.

Free Shaw Tutoring Program

GIVE is a completely free tutoring program for elementary school students. Participants will be matched up with a high school tutor. It’s a fun way to stay ahead in school. They meet Saturdays, 2 to 4 p.m. at Watha T. Daniel Neighborhood Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. 202-727-1288. dclibrary.org/watha.

Weekly Storytelling

Sankofa Video, Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave. NW, has relaunched its weekly childhood literacy program, Happy Nappy Storytelling. Storytelling takes place every Sunday at 3 p.m. and is most appropriate for children ages 6 to 10. With the largest collection of African-American children’s literature in DC, Sankofa seeks to engage children with materials that promote self-knowledge through AfricanAmerican history and literature. 202-234-4755.

The Secret Garden

When 10-year-old Mary Lennox loses her parents to a cholera epidemic in the British Raj of India, she travels to England to stay with Archibald Craven, her remote and morose uncle, still grieving the death of his wife ten years ago. Terrified of every nook and cranny of the haunted Craven Manor on the Yorkshire Moors, Mary seeks refuge in her late aunt’s mysterious walled garden, where she discovers amazing secrets.

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Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon’s Drama Desk and Tony Award-winning musical based on the beloved children’s book, “The Secret Garden,” is a story of hardship turned into hope, of beauty discovered in unlikely places, the power of the child’s imagination and the wisdom that accompanies growing up. On stage at Shakespeare Theatre, Nov. 15 to Dec. 31. shakespearetheatre.org.

DPR Fun Days

When the DC Public Schools are closed for staff development, The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will offer “DPR Fun Days.” These are free, single-day programs of enriching activities such as sports and athletics, arts and crafts and more for children between the ages of 6 and 12. DPR Fun Days are scheduled for select sites on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 and Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. DPR Fun Days in Wards 5 and 6 are at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, Kennedy Recreation Center and Sherwood Recreation Center. Please note, No lunch or snacks are provided. The event is free. Online registration is required at dcdpr.asapconnected.com/ CourseDetail.aspx?CourseId=12120.Registration will open two weeks prior to each Fun Day.

Volcanoes: Bilingual Tales of El Salvador

In Mayan volcano is ixcanul (fire mountain). A volcano’s fire is hot, alive, and beautiful, like the stories and folktales from El Salvador. A fun-filled musical spectacle for children five to ten, Volcanoes combines past and present, myth and stories of everyday life. Volcanoes: Tales of El Salvador by Cornelia Cody is at GALA, Oct. 8 to 22. Tickets are $12 for ages 15 and older; $10 for ages 2 to 14. Infants one year and under are free. GALA Hispanic Theatre is at 3333 14th St. NW. galatheatre.org. GALita is dedicated to producing children’s theater in both Spanish and English that inspires a sense of joy, discovery, pride and self-identity in the community’s youngest members. GALita’s presentations are bilingual and accessible across language barriers, thus nurturing children’s curiosity and tolerance for cultures other than their own.

Mark Jaster: Piccolo’s Trunk

Meet Piccolo, the charming and funny character created by DC’s preeminent mime artist. Piccolo delights through his playful interactions with the audience, brilliant gestures and witty musical surprises. All without words! This new Atlas offering is perfect for ages 3 to 8. Mark Jaster is at the Atlas from Nov. 16 to 20. $10. The Atlas Performing Arts Center is at 1333 H St. NE. Get tickets at atlasarts.org.

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Glen Echo Park’s Halloween-Themed Fall Frolic

On Saturday, Oct. 29, 1 to 4 PM., there will be pumpkin decorating, face painting, trick-or-treating and craft activities. Every child is a winner in the Pumpkin Playoffs and a costume parade at 3:30 PM, weather permitting. glenechopark.org/fall-frolic-2016.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

Based on the bestselling novel, this heartwarming story has an unforgettable young hero whose investigation of a mystery leads to a life-changing adventure. At the Kennedy Center Opera House Oct. 5 to 23. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Tickets from $39. kennedy-center.org.

NSO Pops Halloween Extravaganza

They’re back by popular demand! Spooky fun abounds as Cirque de la Symphonie wows with sensational acrobatics and powerful music in a new Halloween-themed spectacular. Bring the whole family for this breathtaking and lively high-flying display. Tickets from $24. Performances are Thursday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14 and 15, 8 p.m.; and Sunday Oct. 16, 2 p.m. in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. kennedy-center.org.

New Resource- to Improve Child Care Quality

The Bainum Family Foundation has announced the launch of a new online resource-sharing platform serving early care and education professionals in the DC. Early Childhood Share DC (ecsharedc.org) offers licensed providers a knowledge hub of customizable resources that will make it easier to develop and implement high-quality child care programming. The site was developed by the Foundation in partnership with the District’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE). The site features comprehensive resources on topics ranging from curriculum, program administration, training, health and safety, marketing, family engagement and more. In addition to providing discounts on common supplies and services, the site consolidates District-specific information and materials like OSSE regulations and forms. Several dozen local early learning experts worked with the Foundation and OSSE to tailor the site to meet the District’s needs.

Songwriting Contest

The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is accepting submissions for the third annual Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards. The competition will award a $10,000 Grand Prize and a $2,500 Young Songwriter Prize. Permanent, full-time residents of DC are eligible to apply. The award includes a young songwriter category for which an aspiring songwriter who is younger than 18 will have the chance to win $2,500. Entries must be received by Friday, Nov. 4. The application and eligibility requirements are at bethesda.org.

Environmental Essay Contest

The District of Columbia’s Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) and the US Department of Justice have announced an environmental essay contest open to all sixth through eighth grade students in the District. The contest, part of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s 202Creates citywide effort to showcase the District’s diverse and vibrant creative community, challenges students to address the following questions in 300 to 500 words. What do you think is an important environmental issue facing the District? How can you be part of the solution? The deadline for entry is Nov. 1, 2016. Entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges consisting of professionals in the fields of education and environment. Ten finalists will receive prizes, including solar backpacks and will be recognized at an awards ceremony hosted by the Department of Justice on Dec. 9 from10 to 11:30 a.m. The first ten teachers whose entire classes submit essays will receive up to $150 in classroom supplies; and the opportunity for their classes to take boat tours of the Anacostia River. All students who submit essays will be invited to the awards ceremony. For more information or to submit an essay, visit doee.dc.gov/page/essay.

DAR Museum Family Events

On Saturday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., a crime will be committed at the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Museum. Use expert sleuthing skills to solve it. On Nov. 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., use stamps to make designs. Fabric from early America was printed using roller and block printing. Try out both these techniques. Find out about the plants animals and minerals used to make the dyes. Daughters of the American Revolution Headquarters is at 1776 D St. NW. 202628-1776. dar.org.

Disney On Ice

Disne y Pixar’s “Finding Dory” makes a splash as Disney On Ice presents “Follow Your Heart.” The actionpacked adventure brings Disney Pixar’s Inside Out to the icy stage for the first time, together with other beloved Disney characters. At the EagleBank Arena from Oct. 19 to 23. Tickets start at $20. Call 800-745-3000 or visit ticketmaster.com.

Hansel and Gretel

Humperdink’s children’s opera is full of magic, music and dazzling special effects. The puppets, lights, music and effects, are all operated by Christopher Piper, who also performs all the live vocal characterizations. The production has long been a favorite of children and their parents. On stage at Glen Echo, Oct. 13 through Nov. 18. This show is recommended for ages 4 and up. Running time is 40 minutes. Tickets are $12. thepuppetco.org. Remainder of 2016-2017 season shows: The Nutcracker, Nov. 25 to Dec. 30; Goldilocks, Jan. 19 to Feb. 19; Jack and the Beanstalk, Feb. 23 to March 26; The Three Billy Goats Gruff, March 30 to April 30; and Cinderella, May 4 to June 11.

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Ever loved a special doll or stuffed toy? Abilene adores her china rabbit doll, Edward Tulane. But, Edward is spoiled and ungrateful until fate takes him on an emotional rollercoaster of an adventure through the 20th century. He is lost overboard on an ocean liner, fished up by a kindly villager, dumped in a heap of garbage, rescued by a hobo and his dog, turned into a scarecrow and adopted by a little boy who gives him as a gift to his sickly sister. Little by little, Edward discovers goodness and humility. Inspired by the constellations, he learns to keep an open heart. Kate DiCamillo’s awardwinning book translates beautifully to the stage. And, as in all good stories,

even our reluctant hero finds a happy ending! Best for ages 6 and up. Tickets are $15 to $35. The show runs Oct. 8 to 30 at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD. 301-2801660. imaginationstage.org. Here’s the remaining Imagination Stage lineup: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Nov. 9 to Jan. 25; The Freshest Snow Whyte, Feb. 11 to March 28; The Jungle Book, April 22 to May 28; Wonderland: Alice’s Rock & Roll Adventure, June 21 to Aug. 13.

Family Dances

On Sundays, Oct. 9, and Nov. 13, 3 to 5 p.m., the Folklore Society of Greater Washington hosts an afternoon dancing with children to live music and called dances. Bring the entire family, neighbors. Birthday parties and scout troops are welcome. Good for all ages. Admission is $5 for ages 4 and older. Glen Echo Park is at 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD. 301-634-2222. glenechopark.org.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Dr. Seuss Musical

Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on the National Theatre stage, Dec. 13 to Dec. 31. Featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” The Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heartwarming holiday classic. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the Whos, an endlessly cheerful bunch bursting with holiday spirit. thenationaldc.org. Have an item for the Kids and Family Notebook? Email bulletinboard@hillrag. com. u

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

Close Price

Fee Simple Adams Morgan 1892 ONTARIO PL NW 1732 V ST NW

$975,000 $1,000,000

Bloomingdale 21 RANDOLPH PL NW 2421 NORTH CAPITOL ST NE

$900,000 $840,000

Columbia Heights 1331 IRVING ST NW 1312 SHEPHERD ST NW 736 ROCK CREEK CHURCH RD NW 3645 WARDER ST NW 3524 10TH ST NW 720 MORTON ST NW 4016 13TH ST NW 1110 PARK RD NW 1352 RANDOLPH ST NW 2709 SHERMAN AVE NW 626 KEEFER PL NW 3526 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW 1234 QUINCY ST NW 770 LAMONT ST NW 765 GIRARD ST NW 609 GRESHAM PL NW 747 GRESHAM PL NW

$1,125,000 $950,000 $785,000 $735,000 $731,500 $725,000 $699,999 $685,000 $635,000 $635,000 $593,000 $580,000 $539,500 $535,000 $530,000 $405,000 $392,000

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

Crestwood 1723 WEBSTER ST NW

$931,500

Dupont Circle 1310 21ST ST NW 1723 WILLARD ST NW 1826 CORCORAN ST NW 1777 T ST NW

$1,900,000 $2,000,000 $1,736,000 $1,700,000

4 4 4 5 7

Kalorama 2136 WYOMING AVE NW 1869 CALIFORNIA ST NW

$2,750,000 $1,505,000

Ledroit Park 541 FLORIDA AVE NW 49 ADAMS ST NW 2210 FLAGLER PL NW

$1,000,000 $650,000 $650,000

Logan Circle 1424 CORCORAN ST NW 1743 11TH ST NW 1821 12TH ST NW

$1,550,000 $791,000 $787,500

Mount Pleasant 1647 NEWTON ST NW 2805 18TH ST NW 3161 18TH ST NW 1724 LANIER PL NW 1933 LAMONT ST NW

$1,315,000 $1,200,000 $1,199,000 $1,115,000 $955,000

Old City 1536 E CAPITOL ST NE 711 10TH ST NE 611 4TH ST NE 710 9TH ST SE 632 I ST NE 1832 MASSACHUSETTS AVE SE

$685,000 $1,200,000 $1,010,000 $935,000 $911,000 $865,000

4 4 M I d c i t y d c n ews . c o M

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

1346 L ST SE 1010 9TH ST NE 827 11TH ST NE 122 15TH ST NE 606 13TH ST NE 1119 6TH ST NE 321 17TH PL NE 1605 CAPITOL ST SE 612 M ST NE 1529 K ST SE 1222 WYLIE ST NE 1656 KRAMER ST NE 1505 GALES ST NE 619 MORTON PL NE 12251/2 WYLIE ST NE 931 O ST NW 1823 12TH ST NW 1809 12TH ST NW 31 Q ST NW 420 N ST NW 316 M ST NW 1722 4TH ST NW 2100 17TH ST NW 4121/2 M ST NW 311 P ST NW

$800,000 $741,000 $729,900 $700,000 $674,000 $650,000 $648,000 $615,000 $568,000 $540,000 $525,000 $475,000 $460,000 $450,000 $448,500 $1,249,000 $1,225,000 $1,100,000 $1,060,000 $900,000 $890,000 $850,000 $830,000 $785,000 $615,000

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

Petworth 4428 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW 705 ROCK CREEK CHURCH RD NW 718 INGRAHAM ST NW 4728 5TH ST NW 5027 5TH ST NW 454 RANDOLPH ST NW 709 HAMILTON ST NW 1108 JEFFERSON ST NW 749 HAMILTON ST NW

$825,000 $805,000 $778,500 $775,000 $724,900 $700,000 $660,000 $643,000 $625,000

4 6 4 4 4 3 3 3 3

4224 4TH ST NW 4906 9TH ST NW 5013 7TH ST NW 4625 9TH ST NW 832 JEFFERSON ST NW 3812 8TH ST NW 317 INGRAHAM ST NW 917 KENNEDY ST NW 4119 7TH ST NW 815 INGRAHAM ST NW 5318 ILLINOIS AVE NW

$615,000 $615,000 $599,900 $580,000 $566,000 $544,000 $535,000 $535,000 $526,900 $425,000 $360,000

3 3 3 4 4 5 4 3 3 3 3

616 E ST NW #247 1150 K ST NW #709 912 F ST NW #503 1111 25TH ST NW #410 1320 21ST ST NW #403 1140 23RD ST NW #907 1330 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #723 400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #602 1301 20TH ST NW #601 1330 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #714

$645,000 $574,000 $543,000 $495,000 $407,999 $398,000 $315,000 $290,000 $268,000 $200,000

Columbia Heights Shaw 769 MORTON ST NW #2 $825,000 1413 COLUMBIA ST NW $890,001 3 763 MORTON ST NW #4 1319 EUCLID ST NW #3 3035 15TH ST NW #105 3815 14TH ST NW #4 CONDO 3815 14TH ST NW #3 2914 11TH ST NW #102 1435 EUCLID ST NW #2 Adams Morgan 1380 QUINCY ST NW #4A 2337 CHAMPLAIN NW #109 $399,999 1 1352 QUINCY ST NW #1 1419 CLIFTON ST NW #204 Bloomingdale 763 MORTON ST NW #1 132 V ST NW #2 $660,000 3 1355 SHEPHERD ST NW #3 1812 N CAPITOL ST NW #302 $525,000 2 1425 EUCLID ST NW #1 Central 2914 11TH ST NW #203 3035 15TH ST NW #202 2501 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW #PH1A $3,120,000 2 3035 15TH ST NW #104 1155 23RD ST NW #N7D $1,525,000 2 3035 15TH ST NW #102 2121 O ST NW #2121 $1,295,000 4 1435 CHAPIN ST NW #102 $1,194,500 2 2425 L ST NW #302 1317 HARVARD ST NW #1 1111 25TH ST NW #701 $725,000 2 2656 15TH ST NW #302 1830 JEFFERSON PL NW #1 $720,000 2 1464 HARVARD ST NW #2 1010 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #1113 $695,000 2 2750 14TH ST NW #307 1133 14TH ST NW #PH2 $675,000 2 3900 14TH ST NW #511

$820,000 $708,000 $640,000 $634,000 $621,900 $597,000 $590,000 $590,000 $582,500 $571,000 $569,900 $562,500 $542,000 $542,000 $479,900 $474,900 $464,900 $452,000 $445,000 $385,200 $385,000 $353,000 $344,900

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

1225 FAIRMONT ST NW #105 1510 PARK RD NW #1 2901 16TH ST NW #503 1457 PARK RD NW #110 1457 PARK RD NW #310 430 IRVING ST NW #105 1414 BELMONT ST NW #204 916 BARNABY ST SE #101 450 CONDON TER SE #202

$330,000 $325,000 $300,000 $275,000 $260,000 $197,500 $570,000 $82,000 $74,500

Dupont Circle 1414 22ND ST NW #55 1520 16TH ST NW #801 1545 18TH ST NW #519 1301 20TH ST NW #1005 1918 18TH ST NW #42 1545 18TH ST NW #808 1718 P ST NW #509 1 SCOTT CIR NW #806 1517 CHURCH ST NW #B 1617 RIGGS PL NW #4 1700 17TH ST NW #201 1617 RIGGS PL NW #3 1617 RIGGS PL NW #2 1617 RIGGS PL NW #1 1727 R ST NW #504 1737 P ST NW #401 1316 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #502 1316 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #503 1414 22ND ST NW #1

$1,550,000 $765,000 $453,000 $365,000 $353,000 $290,000 $274,900 $264,900 $849,000 $720,000 $719,000 $715,000 $660,000 $549,000 $535,000 $482,500 $600,000 $385,000 $549,000

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

Kalorama 2006 COLUMBIA RD NW #50 2117 S ST NW #STREET LEVEL GATE 2123 CALIFORNIA ST NW #E6 2153 CALIFORNIA ST NW #1 1932 CALVERT ST NW #2 2413 20TH ST NW #1001 2129 FLORIDA AVE NW #L3 1831 BELMONT RD NW #305

$772,500 $700,000 $580,000 $575,000 $550,000 $545,750 $465,000 $425,000

Ledroit Park 1852 3RD ST NW #C 2103 2ND ST NW #2 1852 3RD ST NW #B 1852 3RD ST NW #A 150 V ST NW #V403 150 V ST NW #V406 535 FLORIDA AVE NW #1

$720,000 $705,000 $669,000 $555,000 $422,500 $363,500 $315,000

Logan Circle 1424 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #F 1222 11TH ST NW #2 1222 11TH ST NW #3 1401 CHURCH ST NW #408 1225 13TH ST NW #504 1440 N ST NW #704 2125 14TH ST NW #702 2125 14TH ST NW #609 2125 14TH ST NW #322 2125 14TH ST NW #302 1515 15TH ST NW #704 1838 11TH ST NW 1406 CORCORAN ST NW #C 1106 T ST NW 1102 T ST NW 1100 T ST NW 1500 VERMONT AVE NW #5 1618 11TH ST NW #203 1300 13TH ST NW #807 1401 CHURCH ST NW #417 1300 N ST NW #114 1520 O ST NW #106 1306 O ST NW #LL2 1304 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #L2 1209 13TH ST NW #603 1225 13TH ST NW #805 1239 VERMONT AVE NW #907 1418 W ST NW #104

$924,000 $799,000 $699,900 $580,000 $372,000 $202,000 $882,000 $849,500 $605,000 $590,000 $1,095,000 $1,025,000 $910,000 $849,000 $849,000 $779,000 $745,000 $700,000 $675,000 $514,900 $490,000 $465,000 $465,000 $460,000 $414,750 $337,500 $290,000 $339,000

Mount Pleasant 1632 BEEKMAN PL NW #A 2410 17TH ST NW #307

$715,000 $709,000

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

3420 16TH ST NW #501 3350 17TH ST NW #T2 1658 EUCLID ST NW #A 1708 NEWTON ST NW #202 3060 16TH ST NW #710 3409 BROWN ST NW #3 2422 17TH ST NW #104 2422 17TH STREET NW #205

Mount Vernon Triangle

437 NEW YORK AVE NW #810 440 L ST NW #114 555 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #202 1242 NEW JERSEY AVE NW #2 1211 4TH ST NW #1 400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #407 1242 NEW JERSEY AVE NW #1 3901 CATHEDRAL AVE NW #120

$440,000 $439,000 $424,900 $420,000 $350,000 $322,500 $299,900 $289,900

1 2 1 2 1 1 1 0

$675,000 $467,000 $275,000 $749,500 $682,000 $650,000 $649,500 $245,000

2 1 0 2 3 1 2 1

Old City 1025 1ST ST SE #1405 1306 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE #501 1812 D ST NE #5 58 15TH ST NE #58 440 12TH ST NE #11 251 14TH ST SE #B 1812 D ST NE #1 1812 D ST NE #3 1812 D ST NE #4 1812 D ST NE #2 1363 K ST SE #C 1737 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #4 1011 T ST NW #A 1328 CORCORAN ST NW #2 301 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #701 910 M ST NW #429 1320 13TH ST NW #31 2001 12TH ST NW #113 1730 16TH ST NW #13 449 R ST NW #201 1535 P ST NW #1 437 NEW YORK AVE NW #704 1300 N ST NW #804 555 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #511 1615 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #56 1225 13TH ST NW #608 1801 16TH ST NW #102 7 LOGAN CIR NW #3 1718 P ST NW #809 1601 18TH ST NW #410 1727 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #306

$715,000 $679,900 $569,000 $525,000 $479,900 $465,000 $454,000 $430,000 $415,000 $411,500 $275,000 $1,295,000 $1,201,000 $1,149,000 $659,000 $646,000 $640,000 $630,000 $629,000 $557,500 $546,500 $489,900 $453,000 $452,000 $447,000 $393,888 $354,500 $349,000 $295,000 $260,000 $223,000

Penn Quarter 616 E ST NW #1214 601 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW #502 916 G ST NW #403

$760,000 $475,000 $459,700

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

Petworth 4209 8TH ST NW #2 804 TAYLOR ST NW #301 804 TAYLOR ST NW #201 5328 4TH ST NW #3 610 JEFFERSON ST NW #202 712 MARIETTA PL NW #102

$632,000 $485,000 $485,000 $399,999 $288,500 $175,000

3 2 2 2 2 1

Shaw 925 M ST NW #2 1740 NEW JERSEY AVE NW #1 1740 NEW JERSEY AVE NW #4 1740 NEW JERSEY AVE NW #3 1740 NEW JERSEY AVE NW #5 2120 VERMONT AVE NW #602

$1,795,000 $600,000 $492,750 $399,750 $389,000 $557,000

U Street Cooridor 1413 T ST NW #405 2331 15TH ST NW #PENTHOUSE 1 2109 10TH ST NW #201 1322 W ST NW #2 1111 W ST NW #10 1111 W ST NW #9 1421 CHAPIN ST NW #301 u

$321,000 $1,055,000 $621,000 $570,000 $1,020,900 $1,020,000 $799,900

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