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SEPTEMBER 2016

MCCs in DC DCHFA now offers Mortgage Credit Certificates (MCCs) to D.C. homebuyers! An MCC provides qualified borrowers the ability to claim a federal tax credit of 20 percent of the mortgage interest paid during each calendar year.

Borrowers may purchase an MCC when obtaining a Conventional, VA, FHA 30 Year Fixed Rate First Trust Mortgage or certain FHA Adjustable Rate First Trust Mortgages through a lender of their choice or apply for a DC Open Doors First Trust loan through one of DCHFA’s Participating Lenders. Visit DCOpenDoors.com for the list of participating lenders.

DCHFA’s MCCs Guidelines

• Borrowers must be first time homebuyers: – Must not have had an ownership interest in a principle residence within the most recent three year period – Exception for residences purchased in a Targeted Area or Veteran’s utilizing a onetime exception • Maximum borrower income is based upon household income, currently $131,040 (family of two or less) and $152,880 (family of three or more) • Acquisition costs (sales price) may not exceed program limits, currently $589,784 (non-targeted area) and $720,847 (targeted area) • Single Family residences, only (no 2-4 unit properties or co-ops) • DCHFA’s MCCs can be provided in conjunction with a DC Open Doors loan program product or other loan program products not offered through the DC Open Doors loan program

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To facilitate entry and for the convenience of visitors, the museum is offering a timed pass option at nmaahc.si.edu. Photo: Courtesy of the National Museum of African American History and Culture

1 1 National Museum of African American History Opens

On Friday, Sept. 23, noon to 5 p.m., on the Washington Monument grounds, the National Museum of African American History and Culture presents “Freedom Sounds: A Community Celebration Conceived.” Presented in festival fashion, Freedom Sounds programming includes musical performances, spoken word, oral history activities and evening concerts. Freedom Sounds continues on Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m., both days. This three-day event is free and open to the public. On Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. (Musical prelude at 8 a.m.), the public can witness the outdoor Dedication Ceremony. No tickets are required. Large-screen viewing areas will be well-positioned for crowds during the ceremony. The museum itself opens after the ceremony at 1 p.m. nmaahc.si.edu.

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2 National Gallery’s East Building Galleries Reopen

To celebrate the re-opening of the East Building Galleries, the National Gallery presents three performances in the East Building Auditorium, two of which highlight a major exhibition opening on Sept. 30: “Los Angeles to New York: Dwan Gallery, 1959–1971.” On Friday, Sept. 30 at 12:30 p.m., pianist Vicki Chow performs Tristan Perich’s Surface Image. Perich, who is also the grandson of collector Virginia Dwan, composed the full-length work for piano and 40 one-bit speakers. There will be a performance of Yves Klein’s Symphonie Monotone-Silence. The late artist’s work is featured in the Virginia Dwan collection. He is remembered for his use of a single color, the rich shade of ultramarine that he made his own: International Klein Blue. Klein’s highly eccentric symphony requires a 32-piece orchestra and 40-voice choir to sustain a D-major chord for 20 minutes; and then to sit, frozen in silence for 20 minutes. This performance will take place on Oct. 1 at 4 p.m. To close out the weekend, American composer Philip Glass will appear in performance and discussion on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. nga.gov. There will be a community weekend, Nov. 5 and 6, to celebrate the reopening of the East Galleries featuring live music and inspiring performances, interactive tours of modern art, and hands-on art making.

American composer Phillip Glass will perform October 2, 2:00 p.m., East Building Auditorium and discuss the creative process of collaborating with the visual arts. Washington, D.C. composer Steve Antosca moderates. Photo: Courtesy of Fernando Aceves

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Moksha’s fire fan dance stunned the audience last year at the City Market at O. Photo: Pleasant Mann

4 3 WashingCon Tabletop Gaming Convention

On Sept. 10 and 11, join fellow tabletop game enthusiasts at The Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center, 3800 Reservoir Rd. NW, for the second WashingCon Tabletop Gaming Convention. Organizers are saying that “everything is bigger and better this year with ten times the space, six times the people and twice as many days.” They’re selling tickets and tee shirts now. Admission is $40 or $45. The website is clever and fun and may be an indication of the tone of this event. Visit washingcon.com.

All Night: Made in DC 4 Art Starting on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. and going

until 3 a.m. the following morning, the festivities will span seven DC Main Streets neighborhoods, bringing visual and performing arts, including painting, photography, sculpture, crafts, fashion, music, dance, theater, film, poetry, and much more to indoor and outdoor public and private spaces. In celebration of the “Made in DC” initiative, this year, the festival will feature District of Columbia artists and collectives only. The only exceptions will be selected international artists, by special invitation. The festival is presented by the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development in partnership with Destination Congress Heights, Dupont Circle Main Streets, H Street Main Street, North Capitol Main Street, Inc., Shaw Main Streets, Tenleytown Main Street and Van Ness Main Street. The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities financial supported the event. shawmainstreets.org.

In a neighborhood rife with racial tension, a local girl falls for a recent arrival who is the victim of prejudice and shame. “Balcony” is at E Street Cinema on Sept. 9, 9 p.m. Photo: Courtesy of DC Shorts

5 DC Shorts Film Festival

The 2016 DC Shorts Film Festival showcases one of the largest collections of short films in the USA. Out of over 1,300 entries from around the globe, their programmers have selected 131 unique films that reflect the 33 nations they represent. The 13th Annual DC Shorts Film Festival is Sept. 8 to 18. All screenings are 90-minutes in length and include seven to nine films. They are at E Street Cinema and the United States Navy Memorial. For a complete listing, visit festival.dcshorts.com. Sit back and watch over 75 of their selections anywhere. Online access is only available during the festival until midnight on Sept. 18.

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Sept. 17, noon to 7 PM. Festival features many live entertainment stages, restaurants, food trucks, kids’ activities, giveaways, community information tables and more. H Street NE, between Fourth and Fourteenth Streets.

AREA FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS Prince George’s County Fair. Through Sept. 11, Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave., Upper Marlboro, MD. countyfair.org. Maryland Renaissance Festival. Weekends and Labor Day Monday, through Oct. 23, 10 AM to 7 PM. Adult admission $19 to $24; Kids, $8 to $10. 1821 Crownsville Rd, Annapolis, MD. rennfest.com. Adams Morgan Day Festival. Sept. 11, noon to 6 PM. Vendors, sidewalk cafes, cultural activities and performances. 18th St. NW between Florida Avenue and Columbia Road. facebook.com/adamsmorganday. Truckeroo Food Truck Festival. Sept. 16, 11 AM to 11 PM. This is the last Truckeroo of the season. Truckeroo is DC’s monthly food truck festival held during the warmer months of the year. Enjoy cuisine from 25 of DC’s best food trucks all in one place, accompanied by music, games, plenty of covered seating and adult beverages. DC Fairgrounds, 1201 Half St. SE. foodtruckfiesta.com. National Garden 10th Anniversary Celebration. Sept. 17, 10 AM to 4 PM. This day-long festival showcases the amazing diversity of American plants through the Mid-Atlantic Regional Garden, Rose Garden and Butterfly Garden with special activities and programs. Free; no pre-registration required. US Botanic Garden, Conservatory Terrace. usbg.gov. Snallygaster Beer Festival. Sept. 17, 1 to 6 PM. Features 350 craft beers and ciders, food trucks, music, entertainment and family fun. Tickets, $35 to $60. First and N Streets SE at The Yards Park. snallygasterdc.com. Park After Dark. Sept. 17, 6 PM. Fundraiser to benefit the C&O Canal National Historical Park. This unique event Photo: Andrew Lightman

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is held at the Historic Great Falls Tavern in Potomac, MD. Attendees will enjoy live music, great food, libations, unique live and silent auction items, a campfire and more. Tickets are available at ParkAfterDark.org. King Street Art Festival. Sept. 17, 10 AM to 7 PM and Sept. 18, 10 AM to 5 PM. Old Town Alexandria on King Street from Washington Street to the Potomac River waterfront. ArtFestival.com. Annapolis Craft Beer and Music Festival. Sept. 17, noon to 6 PM. Sample over 120 beers from more than 50 regional and national craft breweries. Attend beer seminars. Listen to music all day. Enjoy fine food. $40. Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, MD. theannapoliscraftbeerandmusicfestival.com. Colonial Market & Fair at Mount Vernon. Sept. 18 and 19. More than 40 artisans demonstrate their trades and sell their wares. Two stages of family entertainment delight audiences with 18th-century amusements. mountvernon.org. ZooFiesta. Sept. 18, 10 AM to 2 PM. Family activities include animal feedings, arts and crafts, musical entertainment, educational activities highlighting conservation research in Central and South America, and authentic gourmet cuisine at a Latin America-inspired food bazaar. National Zoo. nationalzoo.si.edu. Barracks Row Fall Festival. Sept. 24, 11 AM to 5 PM. Festival features restaurants, food trucks, United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, community information tables and a main stage for live entertainment. Chesty, the Marine Corps Bulldog mascot dressed in his uniform, will be walking the midway to meet fair goers and pose with fans. Eighth Street SE is closed to traffic and booths of all description line the midway. barracksrow.org.

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National Book Festival visitors flow into the Convention Center, September 5, 2015. Photo: Shawn Miller

2016 National Book Festival

Sept. 24, 10 AM (doors open at 9 AM) to 10 PM. Approximately 120 authors, illustrators and poets will make presentations in stages dedicated to Children; Teens; Picture Books; Books to Movies; Contemporary Life; Graphic Novels; Fiction; Food & Home; History & Biography; International Programs; Mysteries, Thrillers & Science Fiction; Poetry & Prose; and Science. A Main Stage of 2,500 seats will feature six of the most popular festival authors. A Poetry Slam will also be held. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Pl. NW. loc.gov/bookfest.

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2016 National Book Festival. Sept. 24, 10 AM (doors open at 9 AM) to 10 PM. Approximately 120 authors, illustrators and poets make presentations in stages dedicated to Children; Teens; Picture Books; Books to Movies; Contemporary Life; Graphic Novels; Fiction; Food & Home; History & Biography; International Programs; Mysteries, Thrillers & Science Fiction; Poetry & Prose; and Science. A Main Stage of 2,500 seats will feature six of the most popular festival authors. A Poetry Slam will also be held. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Pl. NW. loc.gov/bookfest.

Opera in the Outfield at Nat’s Park. Sept. 24, 7 PM. Gates open at 5 PM for “pregame” activities for the entire family. The opera will be broadcast live from the Kennedy Center Opera House to the high-definition NatsHD scoreboard. Free seating will be available on the outfield grass and in the stands. The event will take place rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, some covered seating is available. Taste of Georgetown. Oct. 1, 11 AM to 4 PM. The event features more than 60 cre-

ative dishes from more than 30 of the neighborhood’s best restaurants. K Street NW between Wisconsin Avenue and Thomas Jefferson Street. tasteofgeorgetown.com. Taste of Bethesda. Oct. 1, 11 AM to 4 PM. More than 50 restaurants and five stages of entertainment and a children’s area featuring art and craft activities, balloons and face painting at Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle. bethesda.org.

LAST OF THE SUMMER OUTDOOR MOVIES AND MUSIC Meet America’s Army Live Performances. Sept. 14 and 21, 9 AM to Noon at the Lincoln Memorial. usarmyband.com. Cinematery: Movie Night in the Cemetery. Sept. 16 (Sept. 23, rain date), 7 to 10 PM. Join neighbors on the Congressional Cemetery grounds for a screening of Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? This creepy, campy classic is the perfect movie to start off the 2016 Halloween season. Suggested donation is $10. BYOB and dinner. congressionalcemetery.org. Outdoor Concerts at the Botanic Garden. Sept. 22, Oct. 6 and 20; 5 to 7 PM. Free. US Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. USBG.gov. Union Market Summer Drive-In Movies. Oct. 7, Ghostbusters. Gates open at 6:30 PM; close at 8:30 PM. Film begins at 8 PM/sunset in the Union Market parking lot, 1305 Fifth St. NE. unionmarketdc.com. All Things Go Fall Classic at Yards Park. Oct. 8. Featuring Empire of the Sun, Passion Pit, Sylvan Esso, and Christine and the Queens. $65 to $75. Yards Park. allthingsgofallclassic.com.

MUSIC Music at The Howard. Sept. 10, Teedra Moses; Sept. 11, The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards; Sept. 13, Molotov; Sept. 17, Amel

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The cast is led by rising star soprano Amanda Majeski in her WNO debut as the Countess. Photo: Todd Rosenberg

The Marriage of Figaro at the Kennedy Center

Sept. 22 to Oct. 2. Washington National Opera opens its 2016-2017 season with a new-to-Washington staging of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s masterpiece of romantic comedy. kennedy-center.org.

Larrieux; Sept. 18, Harlem Gospel Choir; Sept.20, Stanley Clarke; Sept. 24, Rachael Yamagata; Sept. 26, Dina Martina; Sept. 27, Pete Rock & CL Smooth; Sept. 28, Peter Cincotti; Sept. 30, Cameo; Oct. 2, Yacht Rock Revival; Oct. 3, Jacob Collier & Chost Note with Mono Neon; Oct. 4, Ze Paulo Becker & guests from Bar Semente; Oct. 7, Tom Odell; Oct. 8, Walter Beasley. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. 202-803-2899. thehowardtheatre.com. Music at Rock and Roll Hotel. Sept. 10, The Felice Brothers; Sept. 11, Tribulation; Spt. 12, The Anniversary; Sept. 13, The Skatalites; Sept. 14, Billy Talent; Sept. 15, Allah-Las; Sept. 16, White Ford Bronco; Sept. 23, Jah Wobble & The Invaders of the Heart; Sept. 24, Tiger Army; Sept. 29, the Suffers; Sept. 30, This Wild Life; Oct. 1, Russian Circles; Oct. 4, Ash; Oct. 5, The Dear Hunter. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. 202-388-7625. rockandrollhoteldc.com. Music at 9:30 Club. Sept. 10, Marian Hill; Sept. 11, Peaches; Sept. 15, Angel Olsen; Sept. 16, Cherub; Sept. 18, Built To Spill; Sept. 19, Okkervil River; Sept. 21, Lush; Sept. 23 Blind Pilot and The Revivalists; Sept. 24, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic; Sept. 25, Princess featuring Maya Rudolph and Gretchen Lieberum; Sept. 26, ADAM RUINS EVERYTHING LIVE! With Adam Conover; Sept. 27, Yuna; Sept. 28, Buzzcocks; Sept. 29, Bob Moses; Sept. 30, Bakermat & Sam Feldt; Oct. 1, The Growlers; Oct. 4, Warpaint; Oct. 5, Taking Back Sunday; Oct. 6, The Temper Trap; Oct. 7, Neon Indian and Classixx; Oct. 8, The Faint. 815 V St. NW. 877-435-9849. 930.com. Music at Hill Country. Sept. 10, Human Country Jukebox; Sept. 11, Dex Romweber, JD Wilkes; Sept. 15, The Rizdales; Sept. 16, The Currys; Sept. 17, Kiti Gartner & The Deceits; Sept. 20, Old Salt Union; Sept. 22, Pansy Division; Sept. 23, The Congress; Sept. 24, Barrence Whitfield & The Savages; Sept. 27, Reed Turchi & the Caterwauls; Sept. 29, Marti Brom with The Lustre Kings; Sept. 30, The Howlin’ Brothers; Oct. 1, Gangstagrass & Mark & Dan Whitener; Oct. 3, Kevin Gordon; Oct. 4, Slaid Cleaves; Oct. 6, Teri Joyce & the Tagalongs; Oct. 7, Wild Ponoes. Hill Country Live, 410 Seventh St. NW. hillcountry.com/dc. Blues Night in Southwest. Every Monday, 6 to 9 PM. Sept. 12, Southbound Steel; Sept. 19,

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10th Blue Monday Blues Anniversary Jam Session; Sept. 26, Nadine Rae & the AllStars. $5 cover. Children are free under 16. Reasonably priced meals offered. 202-4847700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org.

Jazz Night community invites you to a daylong celebration to honor DC’s own great jazz musicians. Enjoy fish, chicken, ribs and more prepared by the great Friday Jazz Night chefs. Check out the arts and crafts vendors. 400 I St. SW.

Music at Black Cat. Sept. 13, Super! Silver Haze!; Sept. 14, Haley Bonar; Sept. 15, Whiskey Shivers; Sept. 16, God is an Astronaut; Sept. 17, Common People; Sept. 18, Tenement; Sept. 21, An Evening with Adam Green; Sept. 22, Humble Fire; Sept. 23, Aztec Sun Alanna Royale; Sept. 24, Death; Sept. 26, Jeff the Brotherhood; Sept. 29, The Bird and the Bee; Oct. 1, The Shondes; Oct. 2, Electric Six; Oct. 3, the Legendary Pink Dots; Oct. 4, Band of Skulls; Oct. 5, Golden Suits; Oct. 6, Thalia Zedek Band; Oct. 7, Diarrhea Planet. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. blackcatdc.com.

Music at Sixth and I. Oct. 6, Livingston Taylor; Oct. 8, Brooklyn Rider & Anne Sofie von Otter. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 202-408-3100. sixthandi.org.

Church of the Epiphany Weekly Concerts. Every Tuesday, 12:10 PM. Sept. 13, Elizabeth Adams, violin and Melinda Baird, piano; Sept. 20, Ralitza Patcheva and Sam Post piano and harpsichord; Sept. 27, Mayron Tsong, piano; Oct. 4, Washington Bach Consort. 1317 G ST. NW. 202-347-2635. epiphanydc.org. Music at the Lincoln. Sept. 9, The Gipsy Kings; Sept. 13, Blood Orange; Sept. 14, KT Tunstall; Sept. 15, Rodriguez; Sept. 23, Preservation Hall Jazz Band; Sept. 24, Peter Bjorn and John; Sept. 28, Ryan Bingham and Brian Fallon & The Crowes; Sept. 29, Jake Bugg; Oct. 7, Jim Norton. Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. 202-328-6000. thelincolndc.com. Navy Band Concerts. Sept. 9, 11 AM, Woodbridge Senior Center, 13850 Church Hill Dr., Woodbridge, VA; Sept. 10 and 24, 7 PM, National Harbor, 165 Waterfront St., National Harbor, MD; Sept. 11 and 18, 4 PM, Old Town Square, Fairfax, VA; Sept. 14, 7:30 PM, Village Learning Place, 2521 St. Paul St, Baltimore, MD; Sept. 17, 6:15 PM, Hagerstown Community College, 1140 Robinwood Dr., Hagerstown, MD; Sept. 24, 2 PM, Glen Burnie Regional Library, 1010 Eastway, Glen Burnie, MD. navyband.navy.mil. Jazz Night in Southwest. Every Friday, 6 to 9 PM. Sept. 9, JN Jazz Legends Series #7 featuring Steve Novosel; Sept. 16, Allyn Johnson Organ Experience; Sept. 23, Thad Wilson Big Band-A Tribute to John Coltrane. $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. DC Jazz Preservation Festival. Sept. 26, noon to 7 PM. Westminster’s famous Friday

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THEATER Hand to God at Studio. Extended through Sept. 18. Like nothing seen before, this blasphemous Broadway hit is a ruthless comedy about sex, sinners, and sock puppets. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. 202-332-3300. studiotheatre.org. Scena Theatre’s Report to an Academy by Franz Kafka. Through Sept. 25. An intelligent African ape is captured. To survive, “Peter” imitates his jailors and learns to behave like a human. He ultimately presents his fascinating transformation to a leading scientific academy. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-3997993. atlasarts.org. Mosaic’s Satchmo at the Waldorf. Through Sept. 25. This is a one-man, three-character powerhouse play set in March of 1971 on the night of Armstrong’s last public performance. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993 Ext. 2. mosaictheater.org. The Last Schwartz at Theater J. Through Oct. 2. Nothing is funnier than family dysfunction. The Schwartz family has been on their last legs since Papa died a year ago. Norma’s husband isn’t speaking to her, Herb and Bonnie are having baby troubles, and Simon wants to be an astronaut. Theater J, 1529 16th St. NW. 800-494-8497. washingtondcjcc.org. Rorschach’s A Bid to Save the World. Through Oct. 2. After suffering the loss of her beloved brother, a young woman conjures a world where Death no longer has power over the living. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993 Ext. 2. rorschachtheatre.com. Come From Away at Ford’s. Through Oct. 9. 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. Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Boops at Woolly. Sept. 12 to Oct. 9. Betty is rich. Betty is lonely. Betty’s a dutiful wife, but Betty’s busy working on her truck. Betty wants to talk about love, and Betty wants Betty, but Betty needs to hit something. Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D St. NW. 202393-3939. woollymammoth.net. Sense and Sensibility at the Folger. Sept. 13 to 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. 202-544-7077. folger.edu. Romeo & Juliet at Shakespeare. Sept. 13 to 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. Sept. 13 to 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 and their tumultuous relationship in the Gulf. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., VA. signature-theatre.org. brownsville song (b-side for tray) at Anacostia Playhouse. Sept. 15 to Oct. 9. Life in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn can feel predictable, and inevitable, but Tray has a way out. Then, when a senseless act of violence cuts his life short, his family must confront their grief and find a way to move forward. Kimber Lee’s hopeful drama shifts between memory and reality bidding that personal pain be examined beyond the headlines. Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Pl. SE. theateralliance.com. The Little Foxes at Arena. Sept. 23 to 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 6th St. SW. 202-488-3300. arenastage.org.

Selma ’65 at CUA’s Hartke. Sept. 24, 25, and 26 at 7:30 PM and Sept. 26 and 27 at 2 PM. In remembrance of the 50th anniversary of the Selma voting rights march, award-winning playwright Catherine Filloux brings to life the interconnected stories of a white civil rights activist and an FBI informant undercover with the Ku Klux Klan. The Catholic University of America Hartke Theatre, 3801 Harewood Rd. NE. drama.cua.edu. What We’re Up Against at Keegan. Sept. 24 to 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. Broken at the Anacostia Arts Center. Oct. 1, 4 to 6 PM. This play is a testament of strength and empowerment. In this day in age there are times one may feel alone and never make it out of adversity. $20. Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd SE. AnacostiaArtsCenter.com.

SPORTS AND FITNESS Washington Nationals Baseball. Sept. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30; Oct. 1 and 2. washington.nationals.mlb.com. Washington Mystics. Sept. 11 and 18. Verizon Center. mystics.wnba.com. Nation’s Triathlon. Sept. 11, 7 AM to 11:30 AM (Awards Ceremony and Finish Line Festival). Triathlon begins and ends at West Potomac Park and includes a swim in the Potomac River and bike course through the city streets along Rock Creek and Potomac Parkways. The race finishes with a run along the water and a spectacular finish south of the FDR Memorial. nationstri.com. Fort Dupont Ice Arena Public Skating. Public ice skating is on Sept. 16, 23; noon to 2 PM. Sept. 12, 16, 19, 23, 30; 6 to 8 PM. Sept. 10, 17, 24; 1 to 3 PM. Sept. 11, 18, 25, 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Fort Dupont Ice Arena is at 3779 Ely Pl. SE. 202-584-5007. fdia.org. DC United at RFK. Sept. 24, 7 PM vs. Orlando City SC; Sept. 28, 7:30 PM vs. Columbus Crew; Oct. 16, 5 PM vs. New York City FC. dcunited.com.

Freedom 5K at President Lincoln’s Cottage. Sept. 24, 9 AM. This year’s 5K is on Saturday, September 24, and commemorates Abraham Lincoln’s issuance of the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. $35. lincolncottage.org. Inaugural Relay For Life of Washington, DC. Sept. 25, 3 to 8 PM. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer. The Bullpen at Half Street Fairgrounds, 1201 Half St. SE. main.acsevents.org. Dead Man’s Run at Congressional Cemetery. Oct. 1, 6 p.m. Race starts with a toll of the funeral bell, continues throughout the cemetery and onto the Anacostia Trail for a ghostly evening run full of spooky music and fun. Costumes encouraged, with prizes for best costumes and team costume. Form a team to compete with friends. Creative team names encouraged. Registration is $40. hccemetery.wixsite.com/deadmansrun. BicycleSPACE Free Weekly Group Rides. All the rides originate from one of three locations. Adams Morgan, 2424 18th St. NW. Hills of Rock Creek, Sundays, 8 AM. Downtown, 440 K St. NW, #HappyThursday Social Ride, Thursdays 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. 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. Yoga Mortis at Congressional Cemetery. Mondays through October, 6:30 PM. Historic Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St. SE. 202-5430539. congressionalcemetery.org. Practice with Love Yoga Gathering at the Botanic Garden. Saturdays through fall except Labor Day weekend and Oct. 1; 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Free. Bring a mat. usbg.gov. East Potomac Outdoor Pool. Open through Oct. 16. 972 Ohio Dr. SW. Free for DC residents. Have ID. dpr. dc.gov.

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Friends of SW Library Book Sale. Sept. 17, 10 AM to 3 PM; Sept. 18, 1:30 to 4 PM. Most books are $1. All proceeds go to library speakers, equipment, events and supplies. Southwest Neighborhood Library, 900 Wesley Pl. SW. 202-724-4752. dclibrary.org/southwest.

Branch Avenue Pawn Parking Lot Flea Market. Saturdays. Set up after 10 AM. 3128 Branch Ave., Temple Hills, MD.

SW Market. Fourth Friday, Sept. 23 and 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. Christ Lutheran Church Annual Yard Sale. Sept. 24, 10 AM to 4 PM and Sept. 25, noon to 4 PM. Everything on Sunday is half price. 5101 16th St. NW. christlutheran-dc.org. Smithsonian Craft2Wear Show and Sale of Wearable Art. Oct. 6 to 8. View one-ofa-kind clothing, jewelry and accessories. Purchase unique gifts. Support the work of the Smithsonian. $15 at door. The show is at the National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. smithsoniancraft2wear.org. Shaw Farmers Market. Sundays through Oct. 30, 10 AM to 2 PM. 925 Rhode Island Ave. NW. community-foodworks.org/shaw. Mount Vernon Triangle Farmstand. Every Saturday, 10 AM to 1 PM, through Oct. 29. Located at the Fifth and K Streets, NW sidewalk plaza in front of City Vista. CityCenterDC FRESHFARM Market. Tuesdays, 11 AM to 2 PM, through Oct. 25. I St. NW between 10th and 11th Streets. freshfarmmarket.org. Penn Quarter, DC FRESHFARM Market. Thursdays, 3 to 7 PM, through Dec. 15. North end of Eighth Street NW between. freshfarmmarket.org. Eastern Market. Daily except Mondays and important holidays. Weekdays, 7 AM to 7 PM; Saturdays, 7 AM to 5 PM; Sundays, 9 AM to 5 PM. Flea market and arts and crafts market open Saturdays and Sundays, 9 AM to 6 PM. Eastern Market is Washington’s last continually operated “old world” market. 200 block of Seventh St. SE. 202698-5253. easternmarketdc.com. Dupont Circle Farmers Market. Sundays (rain or shine), year round, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. 20th Street and Mass. Avenue

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Union Market. Tuesday to Friday, 11 AM to 8 PM; Saturdays and Sundays, 8 AM to 8 PM. Union Market is an artisanal, curated, year round food market featuring over 40 local vendors. 1309 Fifth St. NE. 301-6527400. unionmarketdc.com. Georgetown Flea Market. Sundays, 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-CenterCommunity. Downtown Neighborhood Association. Second Tuesday, 7 to 9 PM. US Naval Memorial Center, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. miles@dcdna.org. dcdna.org. East Central Civic Association of Shaw. First Monday, 7 PM. Third Baptist Church, 1546 Fifth St. NW. Contact: Al Hajj Mahdi Leroy J Thorpe Jr, 202-387-1596. Eckington Civic Association. First Monday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Harry Thomas Recreation Center, 1743 Lincoln Rd. NE. eckingtondc.org. Edgewood Civic Association. Last Monday, 7 to 9 PM. Edgewood senior building, 635 Edgewood St. NE, ninth floor.

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Logan Circle Citizens Association. Visit logancircle.org/calendar for meeting dates and times. logancircle.org.

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Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood Association. Third Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 PM. Yale Steam Laundry, 437 New York Ave. NW. lifein.mvsna.org.

Senior Entrepreneurship Program Date: Thursday, September 1, 2016 Time: 10:15 am – 11:45 am Location: Congress Heights 3500 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue S.E. Washington, D.C. 20032 To Register: http://dcbiz.ecenterdirect.com/events/41363

U Street Neighborhood Association. Second Thursday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Source (Second Floor Classroom), 1835 14th St. NW.

A Comprehensive Guide for Small Business Planning Date: Thursday, September 8, 2016 Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Location: DCRA – 1100 4th Street SW, 4th Floor (Room E-4302) Washington, D.C. 20032 To Register: http://dcbiz.ecenterdirect.com/events/41934

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. 202-870-4202. anc1b.org.

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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. 202-503-4605. 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. 202332-2630. anc1c.org. ANC 1D. Third Tuesday, 7 PM. 3166 Mount Pleasant St. NW. 202-4628692. anc1d.org. ANC 2C. First Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. 202-6821633. anc2C.org. ANC 6E. First Tuesday, 6:30 PM. Meeting at Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. anc6e.org.

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How to Open a Small Business by Navigating through DCRA’s Regulatory Process Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Location: DCRA – 1100 4th Street SW, 2nd Floor (Room E-200) Washington, D.C. 20024 To Register: http://dcbiz.ecenterdirect.com/events/41242

SmartStart Integrated Licensing and Money Smart for Small Business Program Date: Monday, September 19, 2016 Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am Location: DCRA – 1100 4th Street SW, 2nd Floor (Room E-268) Washington, D.C. 20024 To Register: http://dcbiz.ecenterdirect.com/events/42969

The Regulatory Process of Starting a Business Date: Monday, September 19, 2016 Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Location: Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library 3660 Alabama Avenue SE Washington, D.C. 20020 To Register: http://dcbiz.ecenterdirect.com/events/41351

Navigating Government Contracting with DCPTAC: Creating an Effective Capability Statement Date: Thursday, September 22, 2016 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Location: DCRA – 1100 4th Street SW, 4th Floor (Room E-4302) Washington, D.C. 20024 To Register: http://dcbiz.ecenterdirect.com/events/42137

Understanding Your Rights Seminar for Landlords Date: Thursday, September 22, 2016 Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location: DCRA – 1100 4th Street SW, 2nd Floor (Room E-200) Washington, D.C. 20024 To Register: http://dcbiz.ecenterdirect.com/events/42545

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Red, White & Blue Jacket

For attendees of Nationals games and residents of the Yards Park neighborhood, Blue Jacket has been the local spot for craft beer and American food of choice for nearly three years. Located a few short blocks from Nationals Park, the brewpub features unique architecture that is nearly a century old. Since opening in October 2013, Blue Jacket’s popularity has exploded. A big factor has been its housemade, constantly rotating selection of craft beers developed by beer director Greg Engert. Always featuring three cask beers, the menu includes a variety of brews ranging from light and mild lagers to fruity and tart sours, to hoppy IPAs and pale ales, to thick and rich stouts.

Blue Jacket’s crispy cauliflower comes with a garlic yogurt sauce.

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Diners can admire the restaurant’s brewing machinery, which sits perched along the edge of its upper floor, while they taste beers (available in both taster and pint-sized pours). According to manager Melissa Provinsal, the brewpub’s most popular flagship beers are Mexican Radio, a simultaneously spicy, sweet, and smoky stout; Forbidden Planet, a kolsch whose light crispness is a stark contrast to the stout’s deep flavors; and the citrusy Lost Weekend IPA, a big, floral bouquet of hoppiness. As far as food goes, you may be tempted to stick with appetizers and salads, as the collections of each are almost too perfectly varied. A favorite, according to Provinsal, is the house-made tater tots. The smoked Carolina trout dip’s unique blend of herbs is a delicious treat.

For the salads you’ll want to order a second tomato & burrata after you devour the first, with its dollop of burrata cheese, fresh tomatoes, and watermelon. The crispy cauliflower’s perfect garlic yogurt dip will have you savor every floret. If you have room left for an entree after you’ve tried all of the sides and salads, Provinsal recommends the mumbo chicken sandwich, a twice-fried chicken thigh with house mumbo sauce. Finally you can try their tribute to DC baseball legend Walter Johnson: The Big Train Burger, featuring Applewood smoked bacon and beer-battered smoky onion rings. Blue Jacket is at 300 Tingey St. SE. Find it online at www.bluejacketdc.com.

Here to Stay?

As you make your way through the streets of Shaw, past the lively bar scene at Right Proper, the historic Howard Theater, and the statue of Duke Ellington on T Street NW, you might notice a small storefront tucked away behind the wide sidewalk. That storefront is the home of Zenebech Injera, one of the neighborhood’s longest-tenured businesses – and it’s in jeopardy. Started as an Ethiopian bakery in 1993 at the intersection of 11th and V streets by Zenebech Dessu and Gebrehanna Demissie, the restaurant moved to its current location on T in 1999. About 10 years later it began offering an in-house dining experience. The family-owned, authentic Ethiopian eatery will be unable to stay in its current location for very long. “The owners sold the building; the restaurant is here until midOctober,” said Surafal, a manager. “We’re trying to move to a new location.” He added that one of the neighborhoods the owners are considering is nearby Bloomingdale. But for now, if you’re interested in a family-run experience, head on

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So, if you’re in Shaw, stop on by 608 T St. NW for some injera and a family atmosphere, and lend your support to the owners of Zenebech as they search for a new home. Find them online at www. zenebechdc.com.

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Blue Jacket’s selection of housemade craft beers is constantly changing. Each is available as a taster or a full pour.

down to Shaw and grab a table. The wide sidewalk a milder but still flavorful palate cleanser. The imcreated by T Street’s angled intersection with Florpossibly delicious fish dulet – cubed tilapia mixed ida Avenue allows for a large outdoor dining secwith a variety of spices – will have you eating so tion. Oftentimes friends and family members can much, so quickly that you won’t realize how spicy it be seen enjoying leisurely meals there as they catch is until you’ve finished your glass of water. up and discuss their days. As for Surafal’s recommendations? “The veggie The time and care given to every dish by the combo is very famous, and so is the lamb,” he said. Zenebech kitchen staff, combined with the neigh“But the 50/50,” a dish that allows you to choose borhood spot’s popularity, will give you a chance to samples of four different menu items, “is probably take in the eclectic, Ethiopian-inspired decor and the best.” the endlessly interesting peoplewatching, as a wide collection of demographics surrounds you celBuredo’s sushi rolls offer the ingredients and taste of sushi with the portions of a burrito ebrating new jobs, talking sports, and debating politics. For those who have yet to experience Ethiopian food, many dishes can be very spicy. Your food will be brought out on a sheet of injera, Ethiopian bread that resembles pita, only with a moister and spongey texture. The table’s orders will all be put on the same injera, and your family-style dining will let you share some truly incredible dishes. Start your meal with the kolo, a crunchy chickpea snack. Keye wot, a beef stew, will overwhelm you with intricate spiciness, a combination of chili pepper sauce, ginger root, and cardamom. Follow it up with the beef or lamb nech tibs for

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Whether in Dupont Circle or Franklin Square, the DC lunch crowd has been taken by storm in less than a year by Buredo. Founded by DC natives and childhood friends Mike Haddad and Travis Elton, the fast-casual restaurant offers what have become known as “sushi-ritos.” Described on the menu as “burrito-sized sushi rolls,” the offerings give patrons the sushi taste in more ample single portions. Sushi lovers will find all of their favorite seafood ingredients (such as shrimp and salmon), combined with a wide variety of vegetable options, from kimchi slaw to pea shoot leaves to pickled fennel. Each dish is rolled in seasoned rice and traditional nori, and, in fastcasual format, is made to order. As an added bonus for fans of Quentin Tarantino’s movies, all of the rolls are named after characters in “Kill Bill.” The Pai Mei, named after the main character’s master and mentor, is a smoky and creamy collection of Japanese vegetables, combined with salmon sashimi and a toasted sesame mayo. The Beatrix, named for the film’s protagonist, features salmon, tuna, and a bit of crunch. It was listed in last year’s Washington City Paper review of the best dishes in DC. And the Sofie, a crunchy and tangy offering, which combines shrimp tempura with vegetables and a sriracha mayo, was named by The Washington Post as one of this year’s 40 essential DC restaurant dishes. Buredo is in Franklin Square, near the McPherson Square Metro, at 825 14th St. NW, and it is also in Dupont Circle at 1213 Connecticut Ave. NW. Visit online at www. eatburedo.com. 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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DEPECHE ART

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

Foundry

The invisible line that separates water from the sky has inspired artists for centuries. For watercolorist Katherine Blakeslee, a fascination with the horizon began while growing up in Maryland. Blakeslee views the horizon line as magical, separating sky from sea, constantly interacting in complex ways with permutations as infinite as time itself. She has come to understand the interplay with sky and to see it as a continuous spectrum between the playful and the nefarious. Simply put, Blakeslee’s study of the horizon line reflects the constant vacillation between light and darkness, fair-weather and stormy skies. Blue hues dominate her work, reflecting her observations of water and sky and the invisible line that separates them. Blakeslee describes her choice of medium and process as follows: “The challenge of the medium, which is both delicate and powerful, is that the artist shares creativity with the water and the pigment, with none in complete control.”

Pete McCutchen, Yellowstone Thermal Zone 13.

Pete McCutchen, Yellowstone Thermal Zone 12.

Katherine Blakeslee, “Pemaquid Point.” Image: Foundry Gallery Elizabeth Catlett, “Star Gazer,” 1997. Black marble, 14½ x 32 x 11 inches. Initialed “EC.” Image: Art © Catlett Mora Family Trust/Licensed by VAGA, New York

Gallery Neptune & Brown

William Kentridge grew up in South Africa under Apartheid. His parents, Sydney Kentridge and Felicia Geffen, attorneys in Johannesburg, represented clients victimized by the system’s inequalities and repression. The budding artist completed a B.A. in politics and African studies from the University of Witwatersrand in 1976 before completing his fine arts diploma at the Johannesburg Fine Art Foundation in 1978. In 1981

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William Kentridge, “LULU (Portrait of a Lady Looking Down),” 2016. Linocut with hand coloring. Sheet size 16½ x 18 inches. Edition of 18. Image: Neptune & Brown Matt Neuman, “Euclid in Round.” Image: Long View Gallery

Exhibitions on View Charles Krause Reporting Fine Art he continued his studies in Paris for one year at L’Ecole Jacques LeCoq, where he obtained a diploma in mime and theater in 1982. Kentridge has shown work in over 100 exhibitions worldwide, earning him international acclaim. His work reflects his homeland’s tormented past and has zeroed-in specifically on his experiences as a witness to the repressive and discriminatory practices of Apartheid. Despite its overarching influence in his work, he does not directly express political views through his artmaking process. Instead Kentridge prefers using more subtle forms of expression and universal discussions of freedom and loss. “William Kentridge: The Great Storyteller” highlights three new hand-colored, linocut editions published by Robert Brown Gallery. “LULU,” “Countess Geschwitz,” and “Reclining Figure with Cat” are inspired by a body of drawings that Kentridge created to accompany his production of Berg’s opera “Lulu,” performed at the Metropolitan Opera in New York in November 2015. The National Gallery of Art will be exhibiting Kentridge’s “Portage” as part of its East Wing reopening celebrations in September. Inspired by his film “Shadow Procession,” “Portage” migrates silhouettes across 17 pages of the “Nouveau Larousse Illustre” encyclopedia, stretching nearly 14 feet in length. Kentridge’s work is in the permanent collection of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, the National Gallery of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and many other museums worldwide.

Hemphill

Hemphill Fine Arts exhibits the work of two highly influential African-American artists, Elizabeth Catlett and Benny Andrews, who struggled against the art world establishment of the mid-20th century while maintaining the integrity of their work. Catlett left the United States for Mexico to express her political beliefs, while Andrews’ art dealer discouraged him from portraying “black themes” in his work. Both artists chose instead to express their visions unfettered by cultural biases. The exhibition at Hemphill coincides with the grand opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture on Sept. 24, where works by both artists will make-up the museum’s art collection. Elizabeth Catlett (1915-2012) was born and raised in Washington, DC. She graduated cum laude from Howard University in 1935 and in 1940 received her MFA in sculpture from the University of Iowa. In 1947 she studied at the Escuela de Pintura y Escultura in Esmeralda, Mexico, eventually teaching at the Universidad Nacional Autonomo de Mexico in Mexico City. Catlett is represented in the collections of the National Museum of Women in the Arts, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, among numerous other public, private, and university collections. Benny Andrews (1930-2006) was born in Plainview, Ga. He received a scholarship to attend Fort Valley State University, then served in the US Air Force. In 1954 he studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Andrews is represented in a number of collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Studio Museum in Harlem, the Art Institute of Chicago, the High Museum of Art, and the National Museum of African Art.

Long View Gallery

Long View Gallery’s represented artists work annually in the gallery’s “Refresh” exhibition series. “Refresh VI” features new work by some of the gallery’s most sought-after artists including Sondra N. Arkin, Michelle Peterson-Albandoz, J. Jordan Bruns, Lori Katz, Georgia Nassikas, Curtis Speer, Eve Stockton, and Robert Stuart. In this edition, Long View Gallery introduces work by Matt Neuman and Darlene Charneco. Phil Hutinet is the publisher of East City Art, dedicated to DC’s visual arts. For more information visit www.eastcityart.com. u

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Gallery Neptune & Brown

1530 14th St. NW 202-986-1200 | www.neptunefineart.com Hours: Wed.-Sat., noon to 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. 2 Katherine Blakeslee, new watercolors

Hamiltonian Gallery

1353 U St. NW 202-332-1116 | www.hamiltoniangallery.com Hours: Tue.-Sat., noon to 6 p.m. Through Sept. 10 Naoko Wowsugi, “Permacounterculture”

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 | www.longviewgallerydc.com Hours: Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Through Sept. 18 “Refresh VI” group exhibition

Touchstone Gallery

901 New York Ave. NW 202-347-2787 | www.touchstonegallery.com Hours: Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Sat.-Sun., noon to 5 p.m. Through Oct. 2 Gallery A: Touchstone member artists, “Beyond Face Value” Gallery B: Judy Giuliani, “Tutto sui Fiori” Gallery C: Pete McCutchen, “The Thermal Zone”

Washington Project for the Arts

2124 Eighth St. NW 202-234-7103 | www.wpadc.org Hours: Mon.-Sat., noon to 6 p.m. September exhibition TBA

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DC Record Fair at the Howard

On Sunday, Sept. 25, noon (doors open at 11 a.m.), thirty-five record dealers from up and down the East Coast will bring their finest albums and 45s to Washington, DC’s only record fair. All genres — from dollar bin miracles to much sought after holy grail items—and everything in between. DJ’s and drinks too. Tickets are $5 and $10 at door on the day of show. Cash only. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. 202-803-2899. thehowardtheatre.com.

EDCJCC Fall Blood Drive

On Thursday, Oct. 6, 4 to 8:00 p.m., help replenish the DC area blood supply. It’s safe, easy, confidential and rewarding. The Edlavitch DCJCC partners with Inova Blood Services to bring skilled technicians and top-of-the-line equipment for their quarterly blood drives. Plan on the blood donation to take about an hour from start to finish. Online registration is strongly encouraged. Call Inova at 1-866-256-6372 to set an appointment time. EDCJCC, 1529 16th St. NW. 202-777-3214. edcjcc.org.

DC Homebuyers’ Information Session

On Wednesday, Sept. 21, 6:30 to 8 p.m., discover how to purchase a home in the District of Columbia using the “DC Open Doors” mortgage product. All DC Open Doors Homebuyers’ Informational Sessions are free and co-hosted by the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA). This session’s presenters are Billy Kinsberg, MVB Mortgage and Marie Claire Ntam, MG Residential/ Menkiti Group. DCHFA is a short walk from the U Street Cardoza metro station. dcopendoors.com.

Arena Stage Co-Founder Zelda Fichandler, 1924-2016

Celebrate the life of Arena Stage Co-Founding Artistic Director Zelda Fichandler on Oct. 24, 2 p.m., at the theater. Fichandler died on July 29 at the age of 91. Arena Stage was founded in 1950 by Zelda Fichandler, Tom Fichandler and Edward Mangum. More than 65 later, Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, a national center dedicated to American voices and artists, serves a diverse annual audience of more than 300,000. When Arena opened its doors in 1950, both of Washington’s commercial theaters were segregated and Actors’ Equity did not permit its members to perform in segregated houses; from its inception, Arena Stage welcomed anyone who wished to buy a ticket, becoming the first integrated theater in this city.

Harry Potter Banned?

1417 N Street NW residents at the July 30 ribbon cutting that occurred near the end of SoulFiesta, an annual neighborhood party celebrating the ethnically diverse population of Logan Circle. Photo: Courtesy of District of Columbia Department of Housing and Community Development.

Ribbon Cut on 1417 N Street NW Rehabilitation

The DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DCHD) and the 1417 N Street NW DC Tenants Association celebrated the substantial rehabilitation of their 84-unit building in Ward 2 with a ribbon cutting. The association received over $10.3 million in financing from DHCD to acquire rehabilitate the Norwood Cooperative through the District’s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act. The property now features new kitchens, upgraded bathrooms, a space for community activities, a rooftop garden, restoration of historic architectural details and other updates to comply with current building codes. For more information, visit www.dhcd.dc..

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On Thursday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m., join other Harry Potter fans as scholars Tolonda Henderson and Kylie Madden share their unique expertise in this lecture double feature in honor of Banned Books Week. Many attempts have been made to ban the Harry Potter series from libraries across the country, but within the narrative itself, only the books on Horcruxes are entirely removed from the library at Hogwarts based on their content. This is not to say that all information flows freely, however. An entire section of the library is

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dedicated to books only allowed to circulate to advanced students and various people throughout the series are forbidden to discuss certain things. This presentation will explore what gets banned in Harry Potter, how access to information is conceived of in the series and the role of the library in Rowling’s Wizarding World. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. dclibrary.org.

Connecting Community to Capital Conference

In an effort to broaden awareness around “impact capital” and the intersection/importance of small businesses, arts organizations and nonprofits in DC’s economy and culture, City First Bank of DC will convene its third “Community Development Finance Conference: Commerce, Culture and Community Investment.” This day-long event held on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Atlas Performing Arts Center will brings together key community stakeholders and thought leaders that represent local, national and international ideation around the renaissance of redevelopment in DC. The Conference highlights challenges, opportunities, vision and steps necessary to deepen support for small businesses and nonprofit organizations and encourage their sustainable growth in underserved communities. To register, visit cityfirstfoundation.org.

Sing with Washington Encore Chorale’s for 55+ Singers

The Encore Chorale, the nation’s largest choral for older adults, is open for the fall season of singing starting in September for 15 weeks at the First Congressional UCC, 944 G St. NW. Encore singers improve their voices and meet new friends. Enjoy a new adventure singing challenging music in four parts in preparation to join

other Encore Chorales from the Baltimore/Washington area for exciting free community concerts. There are no auditions and singers may sit to rehearse and perform. Registration is at encorecreativity.org.

DC Walk for the Animals

On Sunday, Sept. 18, the Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League presents the DC Walk for the Animals and Pet-aPalooza featuring Barktoberfest. The DC Walk for the Animals is a one mile walk around the Capitol Riverfront area to raise money to benefit WHS-WARL and the 60,000 animals they serve each year. Entry fee is $35 for walkers, $20 for those under 21, and includes a t-shirt and gift bag. Enjoy vendor booths, dog contests, prizes, music, pet adoptions and kids’ entertainment. The location for this one-of-a-kind event is the SE Capitol Riverfront at the corner of M and First Streets SE. Get tickets at dclovesdcanimals.org.

Volunteer at the H Street Festival

The H Street Festival is looking for volunteers. Sign up at signup.com/ login/entry/835191044091. The H Street Festival, H Street NE between Fourth and Fourteenth Streets, is on Saturday, Sept. 17, noon to 7 p.m.

District of Columbia to Participate in PARK(ing) Day

PARK(ing) Day returns to the District of Columbia on Friday, Sept. 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Initially created by the San Francisco design studio Rebar, PARK(ing) Day is an event in which residents and businesses rethink how they use public space by converting metered on-street parking spaces into temporary parks. Since its inception in 2005, the event has spread to cities around the world, taking place on the third Friday of September. PARK(ing) Day is open

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to anyone seeking to sponsor a sevenhour temporary park. The “pop-up” parks are limited to metered parking locations without time-of-day restrictions and will be located in the middle of blocks as a safety precaution. Read more at ddot.dc.gov/page/parkingday. The deadline to apply for a permit is Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Energy Assistance Programs Available

The DC Department of Energy & Environment provides assistance to residents through the Residential Aid Discount program. For more information or to apply, visit doee.dc.gov/liheap. District customers can apply starting Oct. 1 through a network of local agencies.

End-Of-Summer Appliance Rebate

With upcoming Labor Day and Columbus Day sales, fall is a great time to purchase a new appliance. DCSEU offers rebates on select ENERGY STAR appliances. They start at $50 and go as high as 250 for the highest efficiency clothes dryer. Explore eligible appliances and participating retailers to maximize savings at dcseu.com.

Comment on Changes to Residential Permit Parking

Photo: Nan Rapheal

Remaining Washington Nationals “Pups in the Park” Games

Remaining Pups in the Park Games are Thursday, Sept. 8, 7:05 p.m. vs. Phillies; and Saturday, Oct. 1, 4:05 p.m. vs. Marlins. Purchase a ticket for a favorite family pet and support the Washington Humane Society. Ten dollars for every dog ticket purchased will benefit the Washington Humane Society. All those with tickets purchased for Pups in the Park must enter through the Right Field Gate. All Pups in the Park attendees must print, sign and bring the waiver with them to Nationals Park. Tickets are $26 for owners and $10 per dog. For more information, visit washington.nationals.mlb.com.

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The DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) is extending the public comment period on the proposed Residential Permit Parking Rulemaking to amend Chapter 24 (Stopping, Standing, Parking, and Other Non-Moving Violations), Chapter 26 (Civil Fines for Moving and Non-Moving Infractions), and Chapter 99 (Definitions), of Title 18 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR), to establish regulations for residential permit parking. The original thirty day public comment period, scheduled to end on Sept. 10, is being extended to a sixty day comment period, scheduled to end on Oct. 10.

All persons interested may file comments in writing, not later than Monday, Oct. 10, with Alice Kelly, Manager, Office of Policy and Governmental Affairs, Office of the Director, District Department of Transportation, 55 M St. SE., Seventh Floor, Washington, D.C. 20003. Comments may also be filed electronically to publicspace.policy@dc.gov. Copies of the proposed rule-making are available, at cost, by writing to the above address, and are also available electronically, at no cost, at ddot.dc.gov. Electronic submission is preferred.

IRS Phone Scam

A telephone scam is targeting District residents. Impersonating Internal Revenue Service officials, con artists demand immediate payment under threat of arrest. The Office of the Attorney General reminds District residents that the IRS and other government entities do not call about unpaid taxes, threaten legal action or demand payment without first sending a notice in the mail. For more information, refer to the FAQ section below or visit oag.dc.gov/ConsumerProtection.

Donate to Community Forklift

Donated building materials are the cornerstone of Community Forklift. Donations can qualify for a tax deduction. They disposal costs, keep items out of the landfill and support the community. Community Forklift accepts most new and salvaged building and landscaping materials, appliances and tools, as well as antique and vintage housewares. They also accept furniture and commercial materials on a case-by-case basis. Visit communityforklift.org/donate/ donate-materials/donation-guidelines for details. Community Forklift is at 4671 Tanglewood Dr., Edmonston, MD. CommunityForklift.org.

No Appointment Need for Limited Purpose Credential

District of Columbia residents who

want to obtain a Limited Purpose driver license or identification card are no longer required to make an appointment. The District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles accepts walk-ins Wednesday through Saturday for those applying for a Limited Purpose Credential. Tuesdays will remain by appointment only. dmv.dc.gov.

Tenant and Tenant Association Summit

The Office of the Tenant Advocate will holds Ninth Annual Tenant and Tenant Association Summit on Sept. 24, 9 a.m., at the Kellogg Conference Center, Gallaudet University, 800 Florida Ave. NE. The summit brings together tenants, tenant associations, housing attorneys and advocates, policy experts, community leaders and District officials to discuss matters of concern to the District’s tenant community. It includes a plenary session as well as workshops covering issues of importance to tenants and tenant advocates. The legal clinic provides attendees with an opportunity to meet oneon-one with an attorney to discuss their housing issues. The elderly and persons with disabilities registration clinic allows eligible tenants to register their status to qualify for lower rent increases under rent control. Numerous exhibitors will be present to share information. There will be a shuttle bus to and from the NOMA –Gallaudet U Metro Station (Red Line). Advanced registration required. There will be no on-site registration. Register at ota.dc.gov; 202719-6560; and at the Office of the Tenant Advocate, The Reeves Center, 2000 14th St. NW, Suite 300-North.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Summit

on Sept. 30, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Kellogg Conference Center, Gallaudet University, 800 Florida Ave. NE. The Summit is an opportunity for DDOT and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authoritycertified disadvantaged firms and other small business enterprises to learn about upcoming federal-assisted business opportunities. It will also offer attendees the opportunity to network with highway and bridge construction-related prime contractors, architectural and engineering consultant firms, DDOT’s project managers, and other DBE firms and small businesses within the transportation industry. Participants may also attend industry-related concurrent workshops. Advanced registration is required by Sept. 27 at 2016ddotdbesummit.eventbrite.com. For more information, contact Stacee Hemby at stacee@tinaboydandassoc.com or call 202-271-7406.

DMV Fall/Winter Hours Begin September 6th

The hours of operation for DC Department of Motor Vehicles’ Inspection Station changed on Sept. 6. District residents will be able to get their vehicles inspected on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Child car seat inspections and installations will be available on Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents are encouraged to schedule an appointment online. Details on how to do so are available at dmv.dc.gov/service/vehicle-inspections. Note: an appointment is not necessary to have your vehicle inspected. All other DC DMV locations will be open normal hours. Have an item for the Bulletin Board? Email bulletinboard@hillrag.com. u

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A Cut of Fresh Thought

Fresh Cut Barbershop, And Its Like, Are Important Neighborhood Assets

n the corner of North Capitol and Bates St. NW, a triumphant greeting of local musical icons, G-clefs and barber’s poles forms a mural on the north side of Fresh Cut Barbershop. Washington D.C, a city renowned for its heraldry of legendary musicians — Duke Ellington, Marvin Gaye and Chuck “Go-Go” Brown, etc, — now has another mural, created by artist Michael Hammond, that commemorates Donnie Hathaway Jr., Boz Scaggs and Jimi Hendrix. The barbershop has always been a refuge--air conditioned and free of external troubles. The heat, aggression, violence, and whatever else may have been following us, stopped at the door. Bernard Fernandez, the owner of Fresh Cut Barbershop for 25 years, will be the first to

article and photos by Travis Page Chartier instruct a newcomer to the shop that “all of that nonsense needs to stay outside.” The barbershop has a loyal following of customers, old and young, who rely on Bernard’s and the other stylists’ expertise. Friday night at five p.m., the shop teems with activity as men of all ages get ready to embrace the weekend looking their best. “V”, an associate at Fresh Cut, says that the role of the “barber” and “barbershop” is deeply rooted in the community. People don’t go there just for a hair cut, but also to talk about issues of the day, and personal problems and successes. And while there, younger customers might also learn about the neighborhood’s history and about cultural icons of other generations like Chuck “GoGo” Brown. Much of the shop’s successes are representative of the embed-

RIGHT: The owner of ‘Fresh Cut’ relaxes after a hard day’s work. Bernard supports local music and among his favorites is the creator of the “Go-Go” – Chuck Brown (commemorated in the background).

Washington D.C musical icons blend with barbershop imagery in artist Michael Hammond’s mural outside ‘Fresh Cut Barbershop’ on North Capitol Street.

ded community experiences within Bernard. “My brother was in the Navy when he brought a pair of clippers back with him.” Bernard was encouraged as a child of twelve to begin learning how to cut hair. Flash to his 30s — a college dropout and an ex-con, Bernard realized his true vocation and took the barber’s license exam. “I figured it would be a good way to get on my feet and give back to the community. A simple haircut can make somebody feel successful.” Since his parole in the early nineties, Bernard has been concerned about the public’s well-being. If a child reports successful marks on their exams, Bernard is the first to reward them with a discount The barbers attend to their customers on a Friday afternoon at Fresh Cut

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Owner of Fresh Cut Barbershop, Bernard Fernandez, takes a break.

haircut. He believes that reinforcing academic success will encourage young people to broaden their pursuits and gain self-confidence. Fresh Cut also participates in community development projects, and fundraisers such as a recent ‘MedStar Health’ event. Bernard has appeared before the North Capitol Business District to provide a solution that would integrate local DC shops with new businesses in NoMa. However, the Business District initially excluded his propositions from the early negotiations. As a native to DC, raised only a few blocks from Fresh Cut, Bernard has gathered a massive archive of ethnography and visual history. Bernard says that he is not against development, but for integration of new and old businesses. Local businesses like Fresh Cut Barbershop represent community symbols of unity and identity for the neighborhood around North Capitol St. and North Massachusetts Ave. Bernard believes that these businesses deserve to be protected and supported. He feels that a loss of legacy businesses within the NoMa district will eliminate the positive identity that “elders” have cultivated for decades. Fresh Cut Barbershop, 1518 North Capitol St NW, 202-986-6310 u

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Are High-Poverty DC Schools Shortchanged When It Comes to Extra Resources for ‘At-Risk’ Students?

by Soumya Bhat

he District is now devoting substantial funds to meet the needs of low-income students, but the money is not all being used as intended. Instead of supplementing services at highpoverty schools, such as afterschool programs or additional counselors, about half of DC Public Schools’ “at-risk” funds are going to positions that all schools are supposed to have, like attendance counselors. This is a lost opportunity. DC policymakers should do more to ensure that this funding truly supplements services in our high-poverty schools, to help narrow the wide achievement gap between low-income and higher-income students. Low-income children often face hunger and housing instability, and may be exposed to violence at a young age. Living in stressful environments can lead to “toxic stress,” with long-term impacts on a child’s healthy development. This means that low-income children come to school with additional educational needs.

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In recognition of those needs, the District changed its school funding formula in 2014 to provide about $2,000 additional for every student who is low-income or otherwise at-risk of academic failure, following the recommendations of an education adequacy study. In the coming school year, over $80 million will go to support 40,000 “at-risk” students attending DC public schools and public charter schools. There are early signs that the new funding is helping. High-poverty schools are now devoting more to literacy initiatives, an extended school year, and additional staffing for social and emotional services. Unfortunately not all of the at-risk funds are being used as intended. In the 2016-17 school year DC Public Schools allocated nearly half of its at-risk funding to support core staffing and programs in school budgets. This means that nearly half of the resources considered extra for schools are being used for functions that are required at all schools as part of DCPS’s staffing model. Outgoing Chancellor Henderson says she is worried that these concerns over at-risk funds will result in “remediating students to death” instead of focusing on the whole child. But that’s not the point of at-risk funding at all. High-poverty schools can use their at-risk money for school-wide initiatives that benefit all students. The real question is whether at-risk funds truly are available to supplement services. It is also not clear that all DCPS principals have the same amount of discretion or are even aware these funds exist. That’s why the DCPS budget process should be modified so that at-risk funds can only add to what schools get in base funding and positions,

Soumya Bhat is education finance and policy analyst at the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (www.dcfpi. org). DCFPI promotes budget and policy solutions to reduce poverty and inequality in the District of Columbia and to increase opportunities for residents to build a better future. u

A Divine Shine

723 T Street, NW

NW Settlement House - S St.

1739 7th Street, NW

Al Crostino

1926 9th Street, NW

Off Road Cycling

905 U Street, NW

Bank of Georgetown

1301 U St NW

Passport

11th & U Streets, NW

Beau Thai

1550 7th St. NW

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

Ben’s Chilli Bowl

1213 U ST NW

Pekoe Acupuncture

1410 9th Street, NW

Big Bad Woof

117 Carroll ST NW

Peregrine Epresso

1718 14th St NW

Big Bear

1700 1st ST NW

Petco Unleashed

1200 First St. NE

Bloomingdale Wine & Spirits

1836 First St. NW

Phyllis Wheatly YWCA

901 Rhode Island Ave, NW

Bread for the City

1525 7th Street NW

Piassa

1336 9th ST NW

Bus Boys & Poets

1025 5th ST NW

Planet Pet

1738 14th St NW

Bus Boys & Poets

2021 14th ST NW

Politics & Prose

5015 Connecticut Ave, NW

Calabash

1847 7th St. NW

Rahama African Restaurant

1924 9th Street, NW

Cambria Hotel

899 O St. NW

Reeves Center

2000 14th ST NW

Cantania Bakery

1404 North Capitol NW

Reeves Center Street Box

14th & U Street, NW

Capitol Food Market

1634 North Capitol St.

Reformation Fitness

1302 9th St NW #1

CCN Office

224 7th ST SE

Right & Proper Brew

624 T St. NW

Chaplin

1501 9th Street, NW

Rite Aid

1306 U Street NW

Chinatown Coffee

475 H ST NW

Rito Loco

606 Florida Avenue, NW

City First Bank

1432 U ST NW

Safeway

490 L St. NW

City Paws Hospital

1823 14th St NW

Safeway

1747 Columbia RD NW

Coldwell Banker

1606 17th ST NW

Safeway

1701 Corcoran ST NW

Commissary

1443 P St NW

Sbarro

1101 7th St. NW

Compass Coffee

1535 7th St. NW

Seaton Market

1822 North Capitol St. NW

CVS

2129 14th ST NW

Senior Building

1713 7th St. NW

CVS

3031 14th ST NW

Shaw Library

945 Rhode Island AVE NW

CVS

1000 U ST NW

Shaw Mainstreet

875 N Street, NW, Suite 201

CVS

1418 P ST NW

Shaw Metro

1800 7th St NW

CVS

1637 P Street, NW

Shaw Metro Box - NE Corner

8th & R NW

CVS

400 Massachusettes AVE NW

Shaw Metro Box - NE Corner

7th & S NW

CVS

1900 7th ST NW

Showtime Lounge

113 Rhode Island Ave. NW

Dodge City

917 U Street, NW

Simon Vintage

1911 9th Street, NW

Dove House

1905 9th Street, NW

Skynear Design Gallery

1800 Wyoming Avenue, NW

Drafting Table

1529 14th ST NW

SMASH Records

2314 18th Street, NW

Dunkin Donuts

1739 New Jersey Ave NW

Solid Core

1821 7th Street, NW

Emmaus Services for Aging

1426 9th ST NW

Starbucks

1425 P St NW

First Cup Coffee

900 M ST NW

Starbucks

2225 Georgia AVE NW

Flash

645 Florida Avenue, NW

Starbucks

1301 Connecticut Ave, NW

Foster House Apartments

801 Rhode Island Ave, NW

Studio Theatre Street Box

14th & P Street, NW

Giant

1345 Park RD NW

Sunset Spirits

1627 First St. NW

Giant

1050 Brentwood RD NE

T Street Market

80 T St. NW

Giant at O Street Market

1400 7th St NW

The Coffee Bar

1201 S St NW

GMCHC Family Life Center

605 Rhode Island Avenue NE

Third District MPD

1620 V ST NW

Grassroots Gourmet, LLC

104 Rhode Island Ave NW

Trilogy NoMa

151 Q Street, NE

Habesha market

1919 9th st

Tryst

2459 18th ST NW

Harris Teeter

1631 Kalorama RD NW

Tynan Coffee

1275 First St. SE

Harris Teeter

1201 First St, NE

U Street Cafe

1301 U ST NW

Home Rule

1807 14th Street, NW

U Street Metro

11th & U Streets, NW

Howard Founders Library

500 Howard Place, NW

U Street Wine & Beer

1351 U St NW

Howard University

2225 Georgia Avenue, NW

Universal Gear

1919 14th Street, NW

Java House

1645 Q ST NW

Unleashed

1550 7th St. NW

Kafe Bohem

602 Florida Avenue, NW

Uprising Muffin Company

1817 7th St NW

Kennedy Recreation Center

1401 7th ST NW

Velvet Lounge

915 U Street, NW

Lettie Gooch

1517 U Street, NW

Vida

1612 U St NW

Lincoln Westmoreland Apts.

1730 7th Street, NW

Walgreens

1325 14th ST NW

Logan Hardware

1734 14th St NW

Wanda’s

1851 7th Street, NW

Lost & Found

1240 9th St. NW

Whole Foods Yellow Box

1440 P Street NW

Marriott Hotel

901 Massachusetts Ave NW

Why Not Boutique

1348 U Street, NW

MLK Library

901 G ST NW

Wilson Building

1350 Pennsylvania AVE NW

Modern Liquors

1200 9th ST NW

Windows Cafe

101 Rhode Island AVE NW

Mount Vernon Sq. Metro

7th & M ST NW

Wydown Coffee Bar

1924 14th St NW

Nelly’s

900 U St NW

Yes Organic Market

2123 14th St NW

Nest DC

87 Florida Ave. NW

YMCA

1711 Rhode Island Ave, NW

Northwest One Library

155 L ST NW

Yoga District

1830 1st ST NW

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essentially creating a firewall between funding streams. This means paying for core staffing positions at all schools with core DCPS funding. It also should mean giving principals, teachers, and parents a clearer sense of the at-risk funding available at their school, and more say in how those funds are used to supplement student services. There is another question here. If DCPS needs to use supplemental resources to support core school functions, does this mean that base school funding is inadequate? The mayor and DC Council do not automatically increase the perpupil funding formula for inflation each year. And the school funding formula is not regularly evaluated to ensure it is truly meeting the needs of students, especially those with unique needs such as English language learners and special education. The good news is that the DC State Superintendent’s Office has formed a working group to examine the formula this fall, in time to offer recommendations to the mayor as she creates the 2017-18 schools budget. Ultimately what is needed is better funding and oversight to make sure school funding is being used effectively and in ways that supplement, not supplant, the good work happening in our public schools. We also need to make sure all schools are getting enough, so that they do not need to use at-risk funds for basic functions.

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Bloomingdale Buzz by Max Moline

You Say Tomato, I Say Palooza

On a warm sunny day at the Common Good City Farm, which is adjacent to Bloomingdale’s Le Droit Park, 30 paid attendees gathered to learn the ins and outs of canning crushed tomatoes. Common Good’s first annual Tomato-palooza happened on Sunday, Aug. 21, at the local farm. The attendees listened intently as their instructor for the day, Cathy Barrow – better known as Mrs. Wheelbarrow – took them through her six steps of canning tomatoes. After starting by blanching, coring, and peeling the tomatoes and scooping out the seeds, the attendees crushed, boiled, mashed, scooped, ladled, and sealed over 100 combined pounds of tomatoes, which they took home to be stored for up to a year. The event was put on by Washington’s Green Grocer and spearheaded by the organization’s owner

and founder, Lisa Zechiel. The Green Grocer has been providing produce for 23 years. Founded in 1994 by Lisa and her husband Zeke, it distributes local fresh produce throughout the DC area. Their motto? “Were proud to sell you a lemon!” Barrow addressed the group as they enjoyed a fresh lunch with a salad of vegetables from the garden at Bloomingdale’s The Pub and the People. Her calm manner and worn apron gave the feel of cooking at home. Mrs. Wheelbarrow, after teaching the group how to can, provided each person with a list of instructions on the process, along with a Green Grocer tote bag and some additional fresh produce. Her cookbook, “Mrs. Wheelbarrow’s Practical Pantry,” is available at www.mrswheelbarrow.com. Lisa Zechiel said that Washington’s Green Grocer has other similar events in the plans throughout the city, with topics and activities

Attendees of the Common Good City Farm’s first annual Tomato-palooza took home fresh produce from the event.

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varying based on the season. In the meantime, for one of the area’s widest selections of fresh produce and fun recipes, visit online at www. washingtonsgreengrocer.com. Common Good City Farm, located on V Street NW adjacent to Le Droit Park, will be hosting its annual event, “A Night on the Farm,” on Thurs., Oct. 6. Visit online at www. commongoodcityfarm.org.

Happenings in Bloomingdale

As the summer draws to a close, Bloomingdale remains a hub of activity. Here is a rundown of events as the seasons turn. On Sat., Sept. 10, the Metropolitan Wesley AME Zion Church at North Capitol and R streets NW will be hosting a free block party featuring food and activities. The 100 block of R Street NW will be blocked off for the event. Also on Sept. 10, the church is hosting a crab feast, which it describes as a “restoration event.” Tickets for the feast are $65 each. Yet again on Sept. 10, DC Water has extended a special invitation to residents of Bloomingdale and Le Droit Park to attend its first “Family Water Festival” at the Bryant Street Pumping Station (301 Bryant St. NW). The free event will feature face painting, balloon artists, and photos with DC Water mascot Wendy the Water Drop. The event is to celebrate the near completion of the First Street Tunnel. For more information or to RSVP, email events@ dcwater.com.

A six-week improv course will be starting on Mon., Sept. 12, at Bloomingdale’s Unified Scene Theater. It will run on Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m., through October, with the final week’s graduation show on Oct. 24. Students will learn about the basics of the craft, using games and exercises such as those made popular by shows like “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” This round of classes is sold out, but those interested in a future round should contact info@unifiedscenetheater.com for more information. The Unified Scene Theater is at 80 T St. NW. The monthly Bloomingdale Civic Association meeting will take place in the basement of St. George’s Episcopal Church at 160 U St. NW on Sept. 19. Art All Night will take place from 7 p.m. on Sept. 24 to 3 a.m. on the 25th, on seven main streets throughout the city. This year’s festival, dubbed “Made in DC,” will feature art and collections from DC artists only. The art will encompass paintings and also photography, fashion, performing arts, and more. For more information on the festival visit www.artallnightdc.com. Finally, for those worried that their favorite farmers’ markets may be closing, there is still plenty of time! The Bloomingdale Farmers’ market will continue to convene every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of Big Bear Cafe, at the corner of First and R streets NW. 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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Shaw Streets by Pleasant Mann most notable neighborhood bars in Shaw at its earlier location on lower Seventh Street. The Table 8 Blog on DC dining notes that “Shaw is When redevelopment forced it to close, pathe District’s darling right now” for food and drink. trons despaired that the vibe they felt there No offense to other trendy DC neighborhoods, could ever be replicated. After looking high “but Shaw is where it’s at…” Shaw’s preeminence and low for a new location, proprietor Tom as a sybaritic destination continued over the last Brown eventually wound up back in Shaw, month, with three new openings and a national and on Seventh Street, although farther up. honor to a fourth business. While he could not easily bring back the Probably one of the most anticipated events of well-worn atmosphere of the original Pasthe year was the reopening of The Passenger (1539 senger, the new one has a riot of colorful Seventh St. NW). The Passenger was one of the murals and an industrial look that gives the bar a decided edge. Haikan (805 V St. NW), Putting out ramen at Haikan. Photo: from the same people behind Alexander Padro the Daikaya and Bantam King restaurants downtown, also opened in August. As a Japanese restaurant, Haikan prides Friends of Kennedy Recreation Center distribute school backpacks and supplies at Bread for the City. Photo: Alexander Padro itself on its menu of ramen, traditionally done in an intriars in Shaw. The Friends of Kennedy Playground cate process of layering sauces, distributed 50 backpacks at Bread for the City. soups, and noodles together. It boasts a Douglas Development paid for 250 backpacks that broad list of craft cocktails using Japawere distributed by Shaw Main Streets to kids at nese liquors, beer, and sake. Lincoln Westmoreland, Foster House, and JefferThere is also the Dirty Goose (913 Shaw residents assemble for a community portrait. son Marketplace apartments, attendees at a Shaw U St. NW), a new LGBT bar in Shaw. Photo: Pleasant Mann back-to-school event at Old City Farm and Guild, Named after a French vodka martini, as well as students at Seaton and Cleveland elwith a menu of Southern cuisine and, of ementary schools. course, a rooftop bar, the Dirty Goose hopes to offer a slightly upscale gathering place for the city’s LGBT community. J.P. Fetherston, chief mixologist for On a bright Saturday afternoon, Aug. 27, over 70 the Columbia Room (124 Blagden AlShaw residents, property owners, and businesspeoley NW), as well as three other Shaw ple gathered in front of the Wonder Bread Factory drinking establishments, was named one to take a community portrait, shot by local phoof the nation’s Best New Mixologists tographer Jared Soares. Modeled on the famous “A of 2016 by Food and Wine magazine. Great Day in Harlem” photograph of distinguished The Columbia Room, has also recently jazz musicians taken in 1958, the new community received a glowing review from Washportrait documents the current status and diversity ington Post Food Critic Tom Sietsema, of Shaw. Shaw’s community portrait was the first a rarity for a venue devoted largely to step in an effort called “What’s Going On: Voices cocktails. of Shaw” that intends to celebrate the variety of cultures and traditions at work in the community. Developed by the Pleasant Plains Workshop and funded by the DC Office of Planning, the project As the new school year approached, it will continue with a launch party on Sept. 24 at the was time again to distribute backpacks A&D Bar on the evening of Art All Night. The and school supplies to budding scholTom Brown at his restored The Passenger. Photo: Alexander Padro

Better Drinking in Shaw

A Great Day in Shaw

Shaw Goes Back to School

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following week will see a series of art events conducted in the neighborhood, engaging both old and new voices in Shaw. [See story this page.] The list of events for the week is also available at www.whatsgoingonshaw.com.

‘Art All Night’ Comes Back to Shaw

And, as noted earlier, the Art All Night festival will come back to Shaw on Saturday night, Sept. 24. In accordance with this year’s theme of “Made in DC,” the festival, to be held in Shaw and six other neighborhoods, will feature only artists and collectives from DC. Starting on Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m. the following morning, the festivities, all free, will span seven DC Main Streets neighborhoods, bringing visual and performing arts, including painting, photography, sculpture, crafts, fashion, music, dance, theater, film, and poetry, to indoor and outdoor public and private spaces, including businesses. Major venues in Shaw this year include the Watha T. Daniel Library, the Parcel 42 lot (Seventh and R streets), the DCHFA Building (Ninth Street and Florida Avenue), the Wonder Bread Factory, and the Carnegie Library, as well as businesses along the Seventh and Ninth street commercial corridors. More information on the Shaw Art All Night program is available at www.artallnightdc. com and on Facebook at artallnightmadeindc. u

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rom September community to paint a picture 24 to October of who they would like to see 2, the Pleasant in the White House. Tuesday Plains Worknight, September 27, offers shop is conductthe Little Salon, an experiing a series of cultural events ence curated to give neighin Shaw. Called “What’s Goborhood residents a dose of by Pleasant Mann ing On: Voices of Shaw,” the the creative talent that surseries will try to reveal and rounds them. On Thursday, celebrate the variety of cultures and traditions found within September 28, the neighborhood activists of ONE DC offer the historic neighborhood. a Social Justice Walking tour, with long-time DC residents The first step in the project took place on August 27, and organizers showing the physical side of gentrification in when over 70 Shaw residents, property owners and busithe Shaw neighborhood and its effects on the community. nesspeople gathered together in front of the Wonder Bread What’s Going On winds down on Saturday, October 1, Factory to take a community photo. The Shaw Community with a series of events all day, including a workshop for firstPortrait, taken by local photographer Jared Soares, illustrates time home buyers at the Latino Economic Development the energy and diversity found in Shaw. Center, another Common Grounds performance by Tsedaye The next big step is the What’s Going On Launch ParMakonnen, a Scattered Orchestra performance where local ty on the evening of Sept. 24, which coincides with the “Art musicians will simultaneously play the same music from difAll Night” Made in DC festival in Shaw. People will meet at ferent locations in the neighborhood. The day closes with a the A&D Bar to get an event guide and pin, mingle with the Wrap Party at Shaw’s Tavern, where Tsedaye Makonnen conWhat’s Going On artists and to check out the Art All Night ducts ReciproCITY, a ceremony honoring members of the events in Shaw. Saturday night will also be the start of the PorShaw community. table Punctuation performance organized by Thick Air StuWhat’s Going On ends on Sunday, October 2, with a dios, where Shaw residents will carry illuminated signs with neighborhood “Sketchcrawl” by Lizzie Simpson, starting at punctuation marks to fuel storytelling in the neighborhood. the Howard Theater and ending at the A&D Bar. ParticiNext, on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 26, is Common pants will learn basic drawing techniques for capturing the Grounds, where performance artist Tsedaye Makonnen and neighborhood in motion, and then create a visual archive of a group of participants will conduct a coffee ceremony that the neighborhood. aims to draw connections between residents and visitors and What’s Going On: Voices of Shaw is a project of the reflect the traditions of the Ethiopian community in Shaw. Pleasant Plains Workshop, funded with support from the Monday evening, September 26, brings the “I want a presiDC Office of Planning and the Kresge Foundation. More dent…” Workshop to Bread for the City, where artists Natalie information on these events is available at whatsgoingonCampbell and Saisha Grayson lead a group of voices from the shaw.com. u

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What’s Going On Shaw Community Portrait. Photo: Jared Soares

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East Side News by Max Moline

Night on the Town

Mount Vernon Triangle’s National Night Out featured live music, a moon bounce, food from local restaurants, and games.

The residents of Mount Vernon Triangle were treated on Tuesday, Aug. 2, to some tunes, some fun, and some delicious local food in the parking lot at the corner of Fifth and K streets NW. MVT’s National Night Out, a celebration of the neighborhood, featured local restaurants, face painting, a moon bounce, and even a police officer allowing local children to test his car’s siren and loudspeaker. The crowd was all smiles as Allison Carney, one of MVT’s “Tunes in the Triangle” guests, performed a collection of originals and covers. She took a break to explain her nickname, Ace Ono, to the crowd. “Ace because I strive to be number one; and Ono because I, like, love Yoko.” Entertained by the sounds of Ace Ono’s beautiful voice, which echoed between the tall buildings of K Street, residents sampled offerings from local restaurants. But it wasn’t just the residents in attendance who enjoyed the food. Texas de Brazi, a local Brazilian grill, exchanged a plate of sausage, chicken, and mashed potatoes for some of Alta Strada’s signature meatballs, bruschetta, and pizza. Locals also sampled caramel corn and ice cream sandwiches from A Baked Joint, whose restaurant is just a block up K Street. Le Pain Quotidien offered lemonade The Mount Vernon Triangle Coaster Project features designs from local restaurants incorporating aspects of how they see their neighborhood.

and coffee, as well as samplings of their brownies and pistachio muffins. “Everything we do here is a result of a partnership,” said Kenyatta Robinson, president of the Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District (CID). “Tonight is a result of a partnership with first responders.” Local first responders helped run the event and offered snacks and water to attendees. Robinson took a break from meeting residents and taking pictures to address the crowd as it milled through the maze of tents, tables, and games. He finished his brief remarks and thanks with what he described as the night’s most important aspect: “Please give a special applause to the kids for coming out and having a good time.” And the crowd went wild.

Coasting Along

For several years the Mount Vernon Triangle CID has been searching for a way to honor the neighborhood’s past, celebrate its present, and express excitement over its future. With the coaster project

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they succeeded. For the past several months the CID has accepted coaster designs that incorporate visions of the area’s past, present, and future. “As the neighborhood continues to grow,” said Robinson, “it is very important that our community maintain that sense of authenticity and historical context.” At a recent CID board meeting a member asked how the neighborhood could ensure that an important part of the community is not left behind. “We wanted to make sure that whether you’ve lived in the neighborhood for 30 years or three months, you recognize you’re somewhere special,” Robinson said, and added that they wanted to do it in a new-media way, referring to the project’s #lifeinmvt tag on Instagram and Twitter. Social media photos best representing the community were rewarded with gift cards to local restaurants, and most recipients selected A Baked Joint for the gift. The coasters include descriptions of a 120-year-old tree standing at Fifth and L streets; what was once the world’s largest bowling alley, at Fifth and K; the past and future of DC streetcars; and a shout out to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s “True Lies,” which filmed several scenes at the intersection of Fourth Street and New York Avenue. Asked what he’d put on his own coaster, Robinson had to think for a moment. “I would certainly say something related to our faith-based institutions,” he replied, “some of which have been here for more than 100 years, and all of which provide a foundation for continuity within our community.” He pointed out that the three local historically AfricanAmerican churches all have spots on the CID board, and described them as “the anchors of the neighborhood.” Robinson said of his imagined coaster, he’d want to display “what this community can and will look like when it’s at full build-out.” Most Mount Vernon Triangle restaurants have begun offering the MVT coasters to patrons.

Happenings in NoMa/MVT

NoMa and Mount Vernon Triangle will be hosting a number of events as the summer nears its end. The monthly NoMa BID Public Safety Meeting, held monthly on the second Tuesday, will take place on Sept. 13, 2-3 p.m., location TBD. REI, in its United Outside campaign, in advance of the opening of its flagship store at the Uline Arena in November, will be holding a bike repair class on Wed., Sept. 14, in its community space at Wunder Garten, First and L streets NE. “Bike Maintenance Basics – Level 2: Brakes & Drive Train,” a free event, will demonstrate cable tensioning, how to change a brake pad, how to replace a chain, and how to shift smoothly and brake properly. For more information on United Outside visit www.rei.com/united-outside. For the regular attendees of the Mount Vernon Triangle FRESHFARM Farmers’ Market at Fifth and K streets NW (in front of Busboys and Poets), there will be some added entertainment on Sat., Sept. 24. Vim & Vigor, the band whose style is influenced by everyone from Amy Winehouse to Jamie Cullum, is rapidly gaining popularity and will be performing at the market at 10:30 a.m. The District II art gallery, featuring photographs of Mt. Vernon Square and downtown, will open at the Carnegie Library starting Sept. 29 at 5:30 p.m. Compiled by Bill Barrett, Chris Earnshaw, and Joseph Mills, the gallery focuses on the 1960s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. There will be a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. 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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by Kathleen Donner Dane Penland, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution

LEGO Family Day at SAAM

On Saturday, Sept. 17, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., is the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s LEGO Family Day Budding architects can use problem-solving skills and imagination to make works of art and architecture at LEGO building stations. Recreate some of their famous sculptures on display in the galleries, or invent new creations. Examine USPTO’s LEGO model of their historic building, home to the US Patent Office in the nineteenth century. The model will remain on public view through Oct. 5. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F Streets NW. americanart.si.edu.

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.

Women in Aviation and Space Family Day

Throughout the history of aviation and space exploration, women have fought to be on equal terms with their male counterparts. On Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., enjoy learning about the significant contributions women have made. The day features presentations by women in the field, hands-on activities and stories. National Air and Space Museum, Independence Ave. at Sixth St. SW. airandspace.si.edu.

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Day of Awe-Some: Rosh Hashanah for Families

On Monday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to noon, come to “Day of Awe-Some: Rosh Hashanah for Families” to hear the shofar, taste apples and honey. Start off a new year of beautiful wishes through songs, crafts and stories in an atmosphere that welcomes everyone and caters to kids. Edlavitch DCJCC, 1529 16th St. NW. 202-777-3214. edcjcc.org.

National Building Museum’s Big Build (save the date)

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. 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

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learn about their professions and hobbies. The National Building Museum’s Big Build is on Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. nbm.org.

All the Way Live! Hip Hop Show at the Kennedy Center

Anything can come to life with a simple beat, rhythm and rhyme. In this interactive performance,

Baye Harrell, a Helen Hayes Award nominee, and Paige Hernandez, a Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Fellow, collaborate on the spot to “remix” everything from folk tales to classical art. History is revived through a Hip Hop lens. Paige and Baye tell stories and perform to original beats by Nick “Nickthe1da” Hernandez with the help of a magical boom box that needs the audience’s help to power the songs. This show ex-

plores not only the language of words, but also the language of the body, sounds and numbers. Most enjoyed by age 5 and up. Tickets are $20. All the Way Live! is at the Kennedy Center, Saturday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m., 1:30 and 5 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 16, 1:30 and 4 p.m. kennedy-center.org.

Race for Every Child 5k

The Race for Every Child 5k is one of the largest community events focused on children’s health in the DC area and will raise critical funds to help kids grow up stronger. The race is on Oct. 1, 7 a.m., at Freedom Plaza. Registration for the 5k is $50 and closes Sept. 27. The Kids’ Dash is $15. childrensnational.donordrive.com.

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Aziz and Naseem Jan, festival regulars from Pakistan, enjoy a craft table with their daughters during last year’s National Book Festival.Photo: Shawn Miller

National Book Festival Features Children’s Authors

The 16th Annual Library of Congress National Book Festival is on Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (doors open at 9 a.m.), at the Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Pl. NW. Approximately 120 authors, illustrators and poets will make presentations in stages dedicated to Children; Teens; Picture Books; Books to Movies; Contemporary Life; Graphic Novels; Fiction; Food & Home; History & Biography; International Programs; Mysteries, Thrillers & Science Fiction; Poetry & Prose; and Science. Read more at loc.gov/bookfest. Children’s book authors in attendance: Sharon Robinson and Calvin Trillin, 10 to 10:30 a.m.; Doreen Cronin, Betsy Lewin and Callista Gingrich, 10:40 to 11:10 a.m.; Thomas Gonzalez, Janet Nolan and Brendan Wenzel, 11:20 to 11:50 a.m.; Melissa Sweet and Kate Beaton, noon to 12:30 p.m.; Ken Burns and Aaron Becker, 12:40 to 1:10 p.m.; Jerry Pinkney and Andrea Beaty, 1:20 to 1:50 p.m.; Juana Medina and Shannon Hale, 2 to 2:30 p.m.; Nadia Hashimi and Raymond Arroyo, 2:40 to 3:10 p.m.; Tonya Bolden, 3:20 to 3:50; Letters About Literature, 3:20 to 4:45 p.m.; A Book That Shaped Me Contest, 3:20 to 4:45 p.m.; Sophie Blackall, 4 to 4:30 p.m.; Pam Muñoz Ryan, 4:40 to 5:10 p.m.; Jason Reynolds, 4:55 to 5:25 p.m.; Louise Borden, 5:20 to 5:50 p.m.; Hervé Tullet, 5:35 to 6:05 p.m. Teen’s book authors in attendance: Edwidge Danticat, 10 to 10:30 a.m.; Ali Benjamin noon, 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.; Kwame Alexander, 11:30 a.m. to noon; Meg Medina, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.; Lois Lowry, 1 to 1:30 p.m.; Paul Rudnick, 1:45 to 2:15 p.m.; Gene Luen Yang, 2:30 to 3 p.m.; Holly Robinson Peete, 3:15 to 3:45 p.m.; Brendan Kiely, 4 to 4:30 p.m.; Jo Knowles, 4:45 to 5:15 p.m.; Kiersten White, 5:30 to 6 p.m.

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How do you keep in touch with your friends? On Saturday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., find out what people did before texting and email. Prefer writing with a quill pen or a slate? Want to send a message in Morse code? Free, drop-in. Daughters of the American Revolution Headquarters is at 1776 D St. NW. 202-628-1776. dar.org. On Saturday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the free, drop-in family event is entitled, “Daring Detective.” A crime has been committed at the museum. Expert sleuthing skills are required to solve it. On Nov. 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., design stamps. Fabric from early America was printed using roller and block printing. Try out both these techniques, and find out about the plants animals and minerals they used to make the dyes. Enjoy color? This is the place to be.

UNCENSORED: One Book at a Time Club

On Tuesday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m., the children’s room book club will resume with a book which people tried to ban: “In the Night Kitchen”

by Maurice Sendak. Read, sing, discuss and enjoy it with snacks. This program is for children ages 8 to 12 or those who wish to be. Northwest One Neighborhood Library, 155 L St. NW. 202-939-5946. dclibrary. org/northwest.

Con Las Puertas Abiertas: Family Day

On Saturday, Oct. 1, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the entire family is invited to a fun-filled day of free performances, demonstrations and hands-on activities inspired by Latino culture. Events for youth of all ages will take place throughout the Terrace Level of the Kennedy Center. kennedy-center.org.

Children’s Hawaiian Program

This is an entertaining educational program about Hawaiian traditions and culture. Traditional hula teacher Melissa Mokihana Scalph shares Hawaiian culture through stories, dance, song, games and crafts. Visitors have the opportunity to learn the basic movements of hula and how the dance is used to tell a story. Recommended for ages 5 and up. The Children’s Hawaiian Program is on Sept. 13 and 25; at 10:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., at the American Indian Museum. nmai.si.edu.

Conquer the College Teen Essay

In this two-part workshop, Sept. 18 and 25, 1 to 2:30 p.m., learn the writing strategies and techniques that are specific to the college admissions essay. Discover general information about the college search, scholarships and the importance of the essay during the review process. Workshop participants receive oneon-one attention as well as a booklet of the course material, handouts and resources. This workshop is open to teens in grades nine through twelve.

$100. Edlavitch DCJCC, 1529 16th St. NW. 202-777-3214. edcjcc.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, Sept. 24, 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.

Night Adventures at the Botanic Garden

Ever wonder what it’s like to be at the US Botanic Garden late at night after the public and gardeners have gone home? On Friday, Oct. 7 and Saturday, Oct. 8, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., a night adventure awaits. Venture out on a flashlight tour of the Jungle. Explore night-blooming flowers and night pollinators. Experience the cool of the night desert. Join in several hands-on plant science experi-

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ments. Participants must be between the ages of nine and twelve and be accompanied by an adult. No adults may enroll without registered children. Parents must remain on-site during the program. The Saturday program is a repeat of the program on Friday. Free but pre-registration is required. usbg.gov.

Three-day Theater, Film, TV and Commercial Event for Kids

This weekend-long, Oct. 7 to 9, Actors Connection event is jam packed with prominent industry guests who will work with young actors, ages eight to thirteen, in the DC market. Actors Connection and The Little Theatre of Alexandria developed this comprehensive program, DC Connection that provides the actor with an opportunity to study, train and network in a focused, supportive environment. DC Connection is held at The Little Theatre of Alexandria. To register or request additional information, contact Christopher Dietrich, Actors Connection President, at christopher@actorsconnection.com. The cost is $895 and payment plans are available. actorsconnection.com.

Ghoulishly Good Music Family Concert

This year’s Capital City Symphony family concert is inspired by the spookiness and fantasy of Halloween. Arrive 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” or enter the fairy tale world of Stravinsky’s “The Firebird.” Along learn how the instruments of the orchestra combine to bring these amazing stories to life. Join 30 minutes before show time to meet the musicians at the Instrument Petting Zoo. Kids, 16 and under, are free; students

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are $15 and adults, $25. Reach the box office at 202-399-7993. atlasarts.org.

Saturday Morning at The National

On select Saturday mornings, The National Theatre hosts free programs designed to engage and inspire the young mind. Saturday programming is best suited for children four to 10 years of age. Siblings and friends 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. Walkins are welcome if there is room. Register and get more information at thenationaldc.org.

Kids Ride Free Improved

The District of Columbia and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) have made improvements to the Kids Ride Free program to make it simpler and more flexible. The program allows public school students to take bus and rail trips for free within the District to travel to school and school-related activities. The program uses an electronic Kids Ride Free pass that is loaded onto students’ DC One Cards. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in school, be under 22 years old, and live in the District. Private school students are eligible for the free bus benefit only. WMATA has removed of the time-of-day and day-of-week restrictions on bus travel. Students may take free bus trips all day, every day, to get to school and extracurricular activities within the District. The electronic pass is given out along with DC One Cards. Students are no longer required to sign-up for the program online.

Students can check the status of their Kids Ride Free pass as well as any stored value on their DC One Cards on an improved dconecard. dc.gov website. For more information, contact DDOT’s School Transit Subsidy Office at 202-673-1740 or visit ddot.dc.gov/node/537462.

Afghan Fighter Kites Workshop

On Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m., visit the exhibition Turquoise Mountain with teaching artist Mukhtar Ziarmal. Learn about kite fighting, a popular activity for kids in Afghanistan. Then, return to the classroom to collaborate with family and friends on constructing and decorating a kite. This program is designed for children ages 6 to 12 and adults to enjoy together. The Arthur M. Sackler Gallery is at 1050 Independence Ave. SW. asia.si.edu.

Frederick Douglass House Family Day

On Sunday, Oct. 9, 3 to 8:30 p.m., the Frederick Douglass House welcomes families for live music and entertainment, face painting, children’s crafts, house tours and more. The Frederick Douglass House is at 1411 W St. SE. 202-426-5961. nps.gov/frdo.

Local Students Launch App to Help Children with Autism

Students from Derwood, Maryland have created an app to help children with autism that is available for free download in Google Play. The AutBuddy app allows users to improve their focus and learn how to better understand and manage their tasks through an array of features. The students are one of the nine Best in Nation winners of the fourth Verizon Innovative Learning App Challenge, a unique, no-coding-skills-needed app design contest. As winners, the students earned $20,000 from the Verizon Foundation for Adventures in

Science. They got to work alongside experts from the Center for Mobile Learning at the MIT Media Lab to turn their app concept into a working mobile application. The team owns the full rights to their app; and hopes it will be used by autistic children, their parents and their teachers across the country. The 2016-17 App Challenge is open to any team of middle and high school students. To enter, students only need to have an idea for an app that could solve a problem in their school or community. Past winners have been featured at the White House Science Fair and have even gone on to sell their completed apps for cash. For more information on how to register for the Verizon Innovative Learning App Challenge, or to download the completed apps, visit verizon.com/appchallenge.

Rapunzel at Glen Echo

Witch Wartsmith wants a baby. After bargaining for little Rapunzel, she must go to great lengths to keep her out of the hands of a handsome prince. The Puppet Co. uses “coloring-book” charm and the simplicity of hand puppets in a production designed to delight its younger audiences. On stage at Glen Echo, Sept. 16 through Oct. 9. This show is recommended for ages 3 and to 9. Running time is 40 minutes. Tickets are $12. thepuppetco.org. Remainder of 2016-2017 season shows: Hansel and Gretel, Oct. 13 to Nov. 18; 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.

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.

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.

Family Dances at Glen Echo

On Sundays, Sept. 11, 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, a birthday party or girl or boy scout troop. All ages are welcome. Admission is $5 for age 4 and older. Glen Echo Park is at 7300 MacArthur Blvd,, Glen Echo, MD. 301-634-2222. glenechopark.org.

OAG Punishes Fraudulent Enrollers in DCPS

The Office of the Attorney General has won a $539,000 judgment against a couple for fraudulently enrolling their three children in DC Public Schools while they lived in Maryland and Virginia. The decision comes in District of Columbia v. Hill, et al., 2015 CA 004210 B (D.C. Super. Ct.), a case the District first brought last year. While residing at homes in Maryland and Virginia, Alan and Candace Hill avoided paying non-resident tuition for their children by providing a false DC address on enrollment forms they submitted to DCPS. Two of their children attended DCPS from 2005 to 2013, and their third child attended DCPS from 2003 to 2013. At no point during this period did the Hills live in the District. In her order granting a judgment for the District, Judge Ronna Lee Beck of DC Superior Court awarded the District $448,047 in damages under the DC False Claims Act. She also awarded $74,219 for unjust enrichment and civil penalties totaling $16,500.

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Go Back-to-School with the DC Public Library

Access helpful tools to make the school year great for three-year-olds through 12th graders at dclibrary. org/backtoschool. Find recommended reading lists, library back to school programs, and services for the deaf and visually impaired. Discover how to get a library card. Have an item for the Kids & Family? Email it to bulletinboard@hillrag.com. u

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The Glory of A Remodeled Galley Kitchen

The remodel of this galley kitchen in a DC rowhouse opened the kitchen to the dining room, creating harmonious entertainment spaces. Photo: Geoﬀrey Hodgdon

By Taking Down Walls, Galley Kitchens Can Be Transformed Into the Hub of the Home by Bruce Wentworth, AIA

The new kitchen is now visible from the rear entry hall. Photo: Geoﬀrey Hodgdon

Existing wood flooring in the dining room was sanded and refinished to match the new wood floor in the kitchen. Photo: Geoffrey Hodgdon

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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

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Michigan Park 1822 TAYLOR ST NE 4100 18TH PLACE NE

FEE SIMPLE Adams Morgan 1652 KALORAMA RD NW

$695,500

Bloomingdale 16 SEATON PL NW 1836 NORTH CAPITOL ST NW 126 RANDOLPH PL NW

$981,000 $875,000 $855,000

Mount Pleasant 1750 KENYON ST NW 2069 PARK RD NW 1846 KENYON ST NW 2033 PARK RD NW 3162 17TH ST NW 1752 KENYON ST NW 1627 HOBART ST NW 1831 INGLESIDE TER NW 3219 WALBRIDGE PL NW 1844 KENYON ST NW 1614 NEWTON ST NW

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Brookland 1315 RANDOLPH ST NE 3308 7TH STREET NE #846 1356 GIRARD ST NE 2923 CHANCELLORS WAY NE 4213 12TH ST NE 2867 CHANCELLORS WAY NE 61 FRANKLIN ST NE 1300 WEBSTER ST NE 1326 NEWTON ST NE 1219 KEARNY ST NE 4025 7TH NE 4300 10TH ST NE 4602 SARGENT RD NE 2521 3RD ST NE 4963 8TH ST NE 3107 14TH ST NE 1017 CRITTENDEN ST NE 218 CHANNING ST NE 231 HAWAII AVE NE 915 PERRY PL NE 808 BUCHANAN ST NE 216 ADAMS ST NE

$1,095,000 $882,900 $859,000 $820,000 $749,000 $745,000 $732,000 $644,000 $625,000 $620,000 $610,000 $570,000 $569,000 $560,000 $519,900 $510,000 $499,000 $490,000 $467,000 $400,000 $395,000 $330,000

Capitol Hill 1016 EAST CAPITOL ST NE 951 14TH ST SE 216 12TH ST SE 1009 D ST SE 612 CONSTITUTION AVE NE 722 9TH ST SE 811 EAST CAPITOL ST SE 819 C ST SE 621 E ST NE 1430 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE 430 6TH ST NE ]333 11TH ST SE 509 6TH ST NE 327 13TH ST NE 503 F ST NE 1104 E ST NE 236 14TH ST NE 210 14TH PL NE 1316 MARYLAND AVE NE 635 ELLEN WILSON PL SE 344 14TH ST SE 124 16TH ST NE 822 G ST SE 520 24TH ST NE 623 ORLEANS PL NE 1538 D ST SE 125 13TH ST NE 1437 IVES PL SE 324 E ST NE 1816 POTOMAC AVE SE

$1,850,000 $1,350,000 $1,285,000 $1,170,000 $1,170,000 $1,150,000 $1,100,000 $1,070,000 $990,000 $964,500 $953,500 $853,000 $812,000 $795,000 $783,000 $782,500 $763,000 $760,000 $748,500 $740,000 $739,000 $725,000 $700,000 $650,000 $645,000 $635,000 $475,000 $649,000 $1,959,000 $665,000

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$679,999 $665,000 $1,495,000 $1,395,000 $1,225,000 $1,175,000 $1,150,000 $1,032,300 $1,026,000 $957,000 $910,000 $875,000 $686,000

Old City

Cleveland Park 3125 38TH ST NW

$4,150,000

Columbia Heights 1030 PARK RD NW 720 PARK RD NW 1475 GIRARD ST NW 1341 SHEPHERD ST NW 503 PARK RD NW 3546 ROCK CREEK CHURCH RD NW 758 GRESHAM PL NW 3028 SHERMAN AVE NW 772 HARVARD ST NW 3708 13TH ST NW 623 ROCK CREEK CHURCH RD NW 781 FAIRMONT ST NW 430 NEWTON PL NW 1032 QUEBEC PL NW

$1,060,000 $1,060,000 $1,020,000 $915,000 $855,000 $830,000 $746,990 $732,500 $710,000 $710,000 $705,000 $664,500 $577,500 $490,000

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Dupont 1773 T ST NW 1840 15TH ST NW 2120 FLORIDA AVE NW

$1,600,000 $1,735,000 $805,000

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Eckington 146 R ST NE 316 SEATON PL NE 142 U ST NE

$725,000 $495,000 $475,000

Georgetown 3257 N ST NW

$4,925,000

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3120 N ST NW 1069 THOMAS JEFFERSON ST NW 1667 35TH ST NW 3322 DENT PL NW 3409 O ST NW 1620 30TH ST NW 1337 30TH ST NW 3424 P ST NW 2804 DUMBARTON ST NW 3232 VOLTA PL NW 1304 27TH ST NW

$3,175,000 $2,900,000 $2,475,000 $2,200,000 $2,100,000 $1,860,000 $1,805,000 $1,775,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $900,000

Glover Park 2126 37TH ST NW 2456 TUNLAW RD NW

$725,000 $725,000

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Kalorama 2401 KALORAMA RD NW 29 KALORAMA CIR NW 1854 WYOMING AVE NW 1939 CALVERT ST NW

$7,100,000 $3,500,000 $2,500,000 $1,509,000

Ledroit Park 11 ADAMS ST NW 119 ADAMS ST NW 37 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW 1915 2ND ST NW 2128 2ND ST NW

$1,050,000 $790,000 $785,000 $700,000 $600,000

Logan Circle 1412 COLUMBIA ST NW

$1,595,000

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615 6TH ST NE 430 KENTUCKY AVE SE 644 5TH ST NE 647 MORTON PL NE 424 KENTUCKY AVE SE 332 11TH ST NE 311 13TH ST NE 739 10TH ST SE 609 ORLEANS PL NE 502 GROFF CT NE 1354 L ST SE 513 14TH ST SE 301 K ST SE 1420 D ST NE 1237 C ST SE #REAR 1121 D ST NE 610 L ST NE 1616 F ST NE 1632 ROSEDALE ST NE 1617 A ST SE 1419 D ST SE 223 17TH ST SE 1237 K ST SE 1719 BAY ST SE 1242 CARROLLSBURG PL SW 2041 ROSEDALE ST NE 2110 R ST NW 2002 R ST NW 1517 8TH ST NW 1641 V ST NW 11 N ST NW 448 N ST NW 22 BATES ST NW 19 N ST NW 88 P ST NW

$1,100,000 $851,000 $850,000 $832,500 $811,000 $780,000 $762,500 $750,000 $737,000 $735,000 $715,000 $690,000 $680,000 $660,035 $650,000 $649,900 $639,000 $635,000 $629,900 $627,300 $625,000 $580,000 $580,000 $565,000 $520,000 $360,000 $1,725,000 $1,675,000 $1,400,000 $875,000 $730,000 $705,500 $680,000 $625,000 $395,000

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Petworth 4842 KANSAS AVE NW 622 EMERSON ST NW 5001 9TH ST NW 808 DECATUR ST NW 4209 3RD ST NW 5125 5TH ST NW 5011 5TH ST NW 5414 7TH ST NW 619 JEFFERSON ST NW 5413 4TH ST NW 217 FARRAGUT ST NW 826 MARIETTA PL NW

$850,000 $808,000 $800,000 $714,500 $702,000 $700,000 $675,000 $675,000 $670,000 $661,000 $650,000 $619,900

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245 ROCK CREEK CHURCH RD NW 4908 7TH ST NW 5002 4TH ST NW 4424 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW 219 FARRAGUT ST NW 1134 JEFFERSON ST NW 5024 N CAPITOL ST NW 5123 3RD ST NW 817 LONGFELLOW ST NW 605 DECATUR ST NW 620 FARRAGUT ST NW 4804 KANSAS AVE NW

$617,500 $541,000 $520,000 $515,000 $510,000 $510,000 $499,900 $485,000 $475,200 $475,000 $452,600 $422,750

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Shaw 1414 3RD ST NW 1813 6TH ST NW 1647 NEW JERSEY AVE NW

$860,000 $654,000 $511,500

Takoma Park 6137 1ST PL NE

$474,000

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Trinidad 1248 FLORIDA AVE NE 1118 FLORIDA AVE NE 1286 MORSE ST NE 1727 LYMAN PL NE 1157 NEAL ST NE 1227 TRINIDAD AVE NE 1830 H ST NE 1200 16TH ST NE 1700 L ST NE 1275 PENN ST NE 1747 L ST NE 1719 HOLBROOK ST NE

$797,500 $750,000 $555,000 $525,000 $460,000 $450,000 $417,000 $330,000 $320,000 $310,000 $305,000 $295,000

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644 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NE #201 1125 MARYLAND AVE NE #13 1627 MASSACHUSETTS AVE SE #103 11 2ND ST NE #106

$350,000 $290,000 $257,500 $230,000

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Central 2425 L ST NW #315 1155 23RD ST NW #7L 2425 L ST NW #305 400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #215 920 I ST NW #807 1155 23RD ST NW #4L 616 E ST NW #618 920 I ST NW #907 1133 14TH ST NW #208 1111 25TH ST NW #819 1010 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #1011 2113 N ST NW #301 777 7TH ST NW #706 616 E ST NW #801 631 D ST NW #334 1150 K ST NW #607 1230 23RD ST NW #618 1312 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #702 1124 25TH ST NW #201 777 7TH ST NW #834 1260 21ST ST NW #113 1330 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #205

$1,475,000 $985,000 $975,000 $724,900 $705,000 $695,000 $692,900 $644,900 $634,000 $630,000 $575,500 $575,000 $570,000 $458,000 $442,000 $439,000 $425,000 $399,000 $370,000 $320,000 $318,000 $310,000

Cleveland Park 2730 ORDWAY ST NW #2 3401 38TH ST NW #913 3851 PORTER ST NW #E281 3840 PORTER ST NW #F384 3896 PORTER ST NW #C339 3883 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #702 3607 38TH ST NW #102

$599,000 $485,000 $485,000 $480,000 $421,500 $391,500 $360,000

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2004 EVARTS ST NE $1,050,000 6 2411 RANDOLPH ST NE $685,000 4 Columbia Heights 1903 JACKSON ST NE $642,500 3 2723 13TH ST NW #3 $902,000 3 2007 PERRY ST NE $525,000 3 1224 EUCLID ST NW #2 $850,000 2 2832 27TH ST NE $407,500 3 1451 BELMONT ST NW #304 $831,000 2 4021 22ND ST NE $325,000 3 1135 HARVARD ST NW #1 $785,000 3 2403 30TH NE $325,000 3 1319 HARVARD ST NW #2 $749,000 2 2414 PERRY ST NE $247,000 3 1322 KENYON ST NW #2 $699,000 2 1020 GIRARD ST NW #2 $689,900 2 $684,500 2 CONDO 1103 PARK RD NW #6 728 PARK RD NW #4 $682,000 3 1208 LAMONT ST NW #1 $634,500 3 Adams Morgan 1335 FAIRMONT ST NW #5 $620,215 2 2509 17TH ST NW #3 $650,000 2 619 NEWTON PL NW #A $615,000 3 2305 18TH ST NW #302 $459,000 2 1390 KENYON ST NW #104 $585,000 2 2611 ADAMS MILL RD NW #202 $406,000 1 1358 MONROE ST NW #A $580,000 2 2550 17TH ST NW #212 $279,900 0 919 FLORIDA AVE NW #803 $571,800 2 1441 EUCLID ST NW #106 $329,600 1 1380 Quincy ST NW #4C $569,900 2 1821 BELMONT RD NW #2 $630,000 2 2750 14TH ST NW #605 $548,000 2 2750 14TH ST NW #402 $515,000 2 Bloomingdale 3579 WARDER ST NW #1 $494,000 2 16 R ST NW #2 $749,000 2 1523 PARK RD NW #101 $465,000 3 1812 1ST ST NW #2 $710,000 3 1461 HARVARD ST NW #5 $450,000 1 16 R ST NW #1 $672,500 3 1527 PARK RD NW #203 $441,000 2 132 V ST NW #1 $625,000 3 $439,000 1 1390 KENYON ST NW #316 1812 N CAPITOL ST NW #101 $587,650 3 1348 EUCLID ST NW #203 $397,000 1 1812 N CAPITOL ST NW #202 $487,750 2 1390 KENYON ST NW #704 $390,000 1 1438 COLUMBIA RD NW #402 $386,000 1 Brentwood 1333 EUCLID ST NW #104 $382,500 1 1303 ADAMS ST NE #A $280,000 2 2750 14TH ST NW #207 $348,000 1 1337 ADAMS ST NE #4 $245,000 2 1417 NEWTON ST NW #107 $345,000 1 $250,000 1 6425 14TH ST NW #102 921 RANDOLPH ST NW #B $332,000 2 1340 FAIRMONT ST NW #1 $315,000 1 Brookland 1108 COLUMBIA RD NW #204 $305,000 1 3312 9TH ST NE #II $689,000 3 1321 FAIRMONT ST NW #405 $295,000 1 711 IRVING ST NE #3 $330,000 2 3900 14TH ST NW #604 $234,500 1 1212 HAWTHORNE CT NE #12 $315,000 2 711 IRVING ST NE #2 $300,000 2 Dupont 1031 MICHIGAN AVE NE #202 $248,000 1 2303 ONTARIO RD NW #9 $1,025,000 3 $229,900 1 3000 7TH ST NE #212 $470,000 1 1626 15TH ST NW #201 1711 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #823 $295,000 0 Capitol Hill 1601 18TH ST NW #718 $270,000 0 1391 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE #301 $780,000 3 1280 21ST ST NW #809 $555,000 2 1020 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE #503 $775,000 2 1833 S ST NW #21 $519,000 2 1717 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE #A $755,000 3 1621 T ST NW #403 $450,000 1 218 20TH ST NE #1 $460,000 2 2141 P ST NW #206 $410,000 1

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1735 WILLARD ST NW #4 1711 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #209 1318 22ND ST NW #206 1 SCOTT CIR NW #212 1414 22ND ST NW #46

$372,000 $231,900 $412,000 $249,900 $1,350,000

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Eckington 1826 CAPITOL ST NW #2 45 R ST NW #1 340 ADAMS ST NE #103 1917 2ND ST NE #202 51 RANDOLPH PL NW #102

$570,000 $495,000 $453,000 $440,000 $300,000

Foggy Bottom 2600 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW #704 2405 I ST NW #8A 2401 H ST NW #315 2401 H ST NW #809 950 25TH ST NW #104N 522 21ST ST NW #202

$875,000 $831,000 $325,900 $322,000 $295,000 $197,000

Georgetown 1015 33RD ST NW #406 2516 Q ST NW #Q203 3020 DENT PL NW #20W

$1,137,000 $975,000 $569,000

Glover Park 3919 FULTON ST NW #4 3915 FULTON ST NW #3 4000 TUNLAW RD NW #1026 2610 TUNLAW RD NW #203 2610 TUNLAW RD NW #1 4000 TUNLAW RD NW #411 2400 41ST ST NW #206

$700,000 $690,000 $409,000 $398,000 $379,900 $278,000 $247,000

H Street Corridor 1367 FLORIDA AVE NE #402 911 12TH ST NE #1 1034 6TH ST NE #301

$485,000 $469,900 $350,000

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Kalorama 2225 CALIFORNIA ST NW #P-1 2022 COLUMBIA RD NW #305 1829 California ST NW #PH1 1829 CALIFORNIA ST NW #304 1829 California ST NW #302 1829 CALIFORNIA ST NW #303 1826 BILTMORE ST NW #3 1829 CALIFORNIA ST NW #204 1829 California ST NW #301 1829 California ST NW #202 1829 CALIFORNIA ST NW #201 1808 CALIFORNIA ST NW #11 2126 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #48 2038 18TH ST NW #103 2138 CALIFORNIA ST NW #505 2012 WYOMING AVE NW #502 20322040 BELMONT RD NW #518 2310 ASHMEAD PL NW #205 2010 KALORAMA RD NW #304 1811 VERNON ST NW #102 1954 COLUMBIA RD NW #408

$1,800,000 $1,060,000 $699,000 $674,000 $654,000 $639,000 $636,000 $634,000 $619,000 $609,000 $599,000 $550,000 $542,500 $529,900 $469,964 $449,000 $406,500 $391,000 $355,000 $279,000 $219,900

Ledroit Park 531 T ST NW #202 2128 1ST ST NW #1 35 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #A

$650,000 $649,900 $485,000

Logan Circle 1222 11TH ST NW #4 24 LOGAN CIR NW #8 1239 VERMONT AVE NW #402 1405 W ST NW #202 1306 12TH ST NW #B 1210 R ST NW #P-87 2125 14TH ST NW #432 1202 T ST NW #2 1401 CHURCH ST NW #306 1304 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #3 1108 T ST NW 1104 T ST NW 1239 VERMONT AVE NW #202

$1,135,000 $598,000 $526,000 $519,900 $498,000 $37,000 $740,000 $1,490,000 $939,000 $907,500 $789,000 $779,000 $535,000

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1300 N ST NW #514 1435 CORCORAN ST NW #1 1117 10TH ST NW #1002 1117 10TH ST NW #W5 1001 L ST NW #708 1001 L ST NW #102

$454,900 $449,900 $599,000 $850,000 $530,000 $508,500

Meridian Hill 1650 BEEKMAN PL NW #C

$700,000

Mount Pleasant 1628 BEEKMAN PL NW #D 3345 17TH ST NW #1 1682 IRVING ST NW #4 3314 MOUNT PLEASANT ST NW #21 2630 ADAMS MILL RD NW #108 3314 MOUNT PLEASANT ST NW #33 1661 PARK RD NW #102 2422 17TH NW #305 3314 MOUNT PLEASANT ST NW #9

$871,000 $762,500 $762,000 $363,500 $342,500 $339,900 $264,500 $259,900 $220,000

Mt Vernon Triangle 811 4TH ST NW #620

$595,500

Old City 1025 1ST ST SE #506 1110 6TH ST NE #1 245 15TH ST SE #104 1301 SOUTH CAROLINA AVE SE #5 1422 EAST CAPITOL ST NE #1422 3 14TH ST NE #3 420 16TH ST SE #107 1341 I ST NE 1740 T ST NW #1 1700 Q ST NW #4 1440 CHURCH ST NW #302 1401 17TH ST NW #812 931 WESTMINSTER ST NW #A 1625 S ST NW #1 1801 16TH ST NW #201 1715 15TH ST NW #401 1520 O ST NW #302 475 K ST NW #1104 811 4TH ST NW #803 1441 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #119 2109 10TH ST NW #G01 1610 11TH ST NW #2A 16 O ST NW #16-B 2125 14TH ST NW #725 1245 13TH ST NW #102 456 M ST NW #1 1401 17TH ST NW #513 1245 13TH ST NW #105 555 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #1412 555 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #510 2001 16TH ST NW #702 1815 19TH ST NW #1 1390 V ST NW #406 1200 Q ST NW #302 1314 W ST NW #A 1736 WILLARD ST NW #301 1111 11TH ST NW #102 1545 18TH ST NW #214 1245 13TH ST NW #915 1930 18TH ST NW #32 315 R ST NW #1 66 NEW YORK AVE NW #405 1711 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #627 1 SCOTT CIR NW #604

$710,000 $660,000 $595,000 $434,000 $410,000 $399,999 $372,000 $595,000 $1,045,000 $900,000 $900,000 $715,000 $700,000 $640,000 $609,500 $600,000 $590,000 $585,000 $575,000 $560,000 $545,000 $525,000 $510,000 $485,000 $475,600 $475,000 $473,000 $460,000 $450,000 $449,000 $430,300 $427,900 $426,500 $420,000 $415,000 $395,000 $394,900 $385,000 $371,500 $360,000 $310,000 $310,000 $299,000 $259,000

Park View 781 MORTON ST NW #B

$1,100,000

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Petworth 404 SHEPHERD ST NW #2 16 GRANT CIRCLE NW #C1 404 SHEPHERD ST NW #1 4122 5TH ST NW #1 4215 8TH ST NW #1 5041 1ST ST NW #8 804 TAYLOR ST NW #106 5611 5TH ST NW #14 738 LONGFELLOW ST NW #115

$677,000 $615,000 $577,000 $569,999 $540,000 $335,000 $299,000 $219,000 $203,000

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925 M ST NW #1 431 R ST NW #2

Trinidad

1408 MONTELLO AVE NE #2 1330 ORREN ST NE #201 1330 ORREN ST NE #202 1330 ORREN ST NE #101 1330 ORREN ST NE #102 1121 QUEEN ST NE #3 1121 QUEEN ST NE #2

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