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Actors Akeem Davis, Peter Howard, and Jose Joaquin Perez are in the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company’s “The Arsonists” which runs through Oct. 8. Photo: Ben Gunderson

1 THEATRE WEEK! 1 DC From Sept. 19 to Oct. 1, twenty-nine DC area participating theatres present works priced at just $15 and $35 per seat. This celebration of Washington’s theatre scene includes musicals, dramas, comedies and shows for young audiences. “Our primary goal is to entice people to try something new,” said Amy Austin, theatreWashington’s president. Visit theatreweek.org for a complete listing and todaytix.com to purchase tickets. Some theaters may also offer theatreWeek discounts directly through the box office. Use Promo Code TWEEK17.

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2 JOINT BASE ANDREWS AIR SHOW

On Sept. 16 and 17, experience the Joint Base Andrews Air Show. Gates open at 9 a.m. Demonstrations are from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check for exact schedules as the event nears. Some demonstrations may not happen depending on weather conditions. Admission is free as is parking. VIP seating tickets are available for purchase. Lawn chairs and cameras are permitted. Civilians park at FedEx field where shuttles run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. In-bound buses stop running at 1 p.m. andrewsairshow.org.

3 CREATING CAMELOT AT NEWSEUM

To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of President John F. Kennedy, Newseum is bringing back one of its most popular exhibits, “Creating Camelot: The Kennedy Photography of Jacques Lowe.” The show is on display from Sept. 29 to Jan. 7. This photo exhibit showcases more than 70 intimate and iconic images of President John F. Kennedy, first Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and their children, Caroline and John. The photos were taken by Kennedy’s personal photographer, Jacques Lowe. Lowe’s photographs helped create the legend of the Kennedy presidency known as “Camelot.” Using his extraordinary access, Lowe documented Kennedy’s rise to power from his 1958 Senate re-election campaign to the White House. He also shot intimate scenes of the Kennedys at home. The exhibit explores how Lowe’s images were used in the news media. newseum.org.

The original negatives of nearly all of the 70 images displayed in “Creating Camelot” were lost in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Lowe, who died in May 2001, had stored his negatives of more than 40,000 Kennedy photos in a World Trade Center bank vault. 10 negatives out on loan at the time survived. This photo of John F. Kennedy at a 1959 press conference was widely used on his presidential campaign materials. Photo: Courtesy of the Estate of Jacques Lowe

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H Street Festival. Photo: Andrew Lightman

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OPERA IN THE OUTFIELD

On Sept. 23, 7 p.m. (rain or shine), celebrate the 10th season of free, live opera simulcasts by joining the Washington National Opera at Nationals Park for Verdi’s Aida. Aida will be broadcast live from the Kennedy Center Opera House to the high-definition NatsHD scoreboard. Free seating is available on the outfield grass and in the stands. In case of rain, some covered seating is available. Gates open at 5 p.m. for pre-opera activities such as photo opportunities for kids; chances to win prizes; performances by local artists; screening of the Warner Bros. cartoon “What’s Opera, Doc?” starring Bugs Bunny and his nemesis Elmer Fudd; a playground, a costume trunk dress-up area, a craft table with coloring and face painting. For more information, visit operaintheoutfield.org.

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urday, Sept. 16, noon to 7 p.m. The festival is 11 blocks long, between Fourth and Fourteenth NE, and has 14 staging areas that feature music of different genres, dance, youth based performances, interactive children’s program, fashion, heritage arts, poetry and more. It also features food trucks, giveaways and community information tables. hstreetfestival.org.

BARRACKS ROW FESTIVAL

The Fall Festival is on Eighth St. SE, between E and I, and is on Sept. 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Festival features restaurants, food trucks, United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, community information tables, a main stage for live entertainment and 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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FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Maryland Renaissance Festival. Sept. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 and 30; Oct. 1 , 7 and 8 (rain or shine). 1821 Crownsville Rd., Annapolis, MD. rennfest.com. Adams Morgan Day Festival. Sept. 10, noon to 6 PM. Vendors, sidewalk cafes, cultural activities and performances. 18th Street NW between Florida Avenue and Columbia Road. facebook.com/adamsmorganday. 202 Arts & Music Festival. Sept. 9, 11 AM to 9 PM. Featuring live performances, art exhibitions, interactive workshops and more. Plus DC’s biggest outdoor dance party to end the night. Fourth and M Streets SW. dcarts.dc.gov. PARK(ing) Day. Sept. 15, 9 AM to 4 PM. PARK(ing) Day is an event in which residents and businesses re-think the use of public space by converting metered on-street parking spaces into temporary parks. Read more and find parks at ddot. dc.gov/page/parking-day-dc-2017.

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WalkingTown DC. Sept. 16 to 24. This is a series of more than 50 free guided tours of all parts of the H Street Festival. Sept. 16, noon to 7 PM. The festival is 11 blocks District. Some are perennial favorites. culturaltourismdc.org. long on H Street NE between Fourth and Fourteenth Streets. Enjoy 14 stages featuring music, dance, Truckeroo. Sept. 22; 11 AM to 11 PM. Truckeroo features live muKing Street Art Festival. Sept. 16, 10 AM to 7 PM and Sept. youth based performances, interactive children’s program, fashsic, cold drinks, games and food trucks. 1201 Half St. SE. thebull17, 10 AM to 5 PM. Old Town Alexandria on King Street from ion, heritage arts, and poetry. hstreetfestival.org. pendc.com/truckeroo. Washington Street to the Potomac River. ArtFestival.com. Colonial Market & Fair at Mount Vernon. Sept. 16 and 17, 9 AM to 5 PM. More than 40 artisans will demonstrate their trades and sell their wares while two stages delight audiences with 18th-century amusements. Fair included in admission. mountvernon.org.

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Solomons Plein Air Festival. Sept. 18 to 24. Artists paint “en plein air” (outside on location) and share their creativity with the public. The art form invites viewers into the creative process: the sight, sound and even smell of the artists’ world. Artists compete for prizes over four days. solomonspleinair.com.

Art All Night: Made in DC. Sept. 23, 7 PM to 3 AM. The festival will take place in six DC Main Streets neighborhoods, bringing visual and performing arts including painting, photography, sculpture, crafts, fashion, music, dance, theater, film and poetry to public and private spaces including businesses. artallnightdc.com.

The Cantina Cup to Support DC Sail. Sept. 23, 11 AM to 4 PM. Come cheer on the sailors at this annual regatta and fundraising event in support of DC Sail. 600 Water St. SW. dcsail.org. Snallygaster Beer Festival. Sept. 23, 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, Yards Park. snallygasterdc.com. Barracks Row Festival. Sept. 23, 11 AM to 5 PM. Festival is on Eighth Street SE between E and I. It features restaurants, food trucks, the US Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, community information tables and live entertainment. barracksrow.org. ZooFiesta. Sept. 24, 11 AM to 4 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. Taste of Georgetown. Sept. 24, 11 AM to 4 PM. The event features more than 60 creative dishes from more than 30 of the neighborhoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best restaurants. K Street NW between Wisconsin Avenue and Thomas Jefferson Street. tasteofgeorgetown.com. Jazz Preservation Festival. Sept. 30, noon to 7 PM. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org. Taste of Bethesda. Oct. 7, 11 AM to 4 PM. Nearly 50 restaurants and five stages of entertainment. $5 for four tasting tickets. It is on Norfolk, St. Elmo, Cordell, Del Ray and Auburn Avenues in the heart of Bethesdaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Woodmont Triangle. bethesda.org.

MUSIC Music at The Howard. Sept. 9, Chante Moore and Michel Martelly; Sept. 12, UB40 Legends Ali, Astro & Mickey; Sept. 14, Sizzla; Sept. 15, Andres Cepeda; Sept. 20 Lizz Wright; Sept. 21, Digable Planets; Sept. 22, Dina Martina; Sept. 24, Jen Kirkman; Sept. 29, Soca Inferno; Oct. 7, Shawn Wayans. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. 202-803-2899. thehowardtheatre.com.

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Music at 9:30 Club. Sept. 9, The Afghan Whigs; Sept. 10 and 11, Nick Murphy

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and the City; Oct. 7, Magic City Hippies and Nate Staniforth: Real Magic Tour. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. blackcatdc.com.

Scene from last year’s UNCENSORED. Photo: Courtesy of the DC Public Library Foundation

Blue Monday Blues in Southwest. Every Monday, 6 to 9 PM. Sept. 11, Ursula Ricks Project; Sept. 18, 11th Blue Monday Blues Anniversary Jam Session; Sept. 25, Eyewitness Blues. $5 cover. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. 202-484-7700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org. Music at Boundary Stone. Sept. 11, 18 and 25. Open Mic & $4 Drafts with Reed Appleseed. Boundary Stone, 116 Rhode Island Ave. NW. boundarystonedc.com.

UNCENSORED: The Cocktail Party. Sept. 30, 7 to 10 PM. The evening will feature signature cocktails representing their favorite banned books from some of the city’s best bartenders, live music from local bands, a pop-up market featuring exclusive items. $50. Purchase ticket at dcplfoundation.networkforgood.com/events/3325-uncensoredunderground-the-cocktail-party. Dupont Underground is at 19 Dupont Circle NW. (Chet Faker); Sept. 13, Joseph; Sept. 14, Prophets of Rage; Sept. 16, Hot In Herre: 2000s Dance Party with DJs Will Eastman and Brian Billion; Sept. 17, BadBadNotGood; Sept. 19 and 20, Broken Social Scene; Sept. 22, Aaron Watson and Space Jesus; Sept. 23, White Ford Bronco: DC’s All 90s Band; Sept. 26, Trevor Hall; Sept. 27, Mandolin Orange; Sept. 29, Thundercat; Sept. 30, Crystal Castles; Oct. 1, The Church; Oct. 2 and 3, Oh Wonder; Oct. 4, Chicano Batman/Khruangbin; Oct. 5, NEEDTOBREATHE; Oct. 6, Tash Sultana; Oct. 7, Back To Back and Troyboi; Oct. 8, Glass Animals. 815 V St. NW. 877-435-9849. 930.com. Music at U Street Music Hall. Sept. 9, Deep Sugar 14th Anniversary; Sept. 10, The Rumpus Room; Sept. 11, Tank and The Bangas; Sept. 12, Mondo Cozmo; Sept. 13, Sonder; Sept. 14, The Werks & Passafire; Sept. 15, MHD and Bruno Martini; Sept. 16, Astrid S and Feed Me Disco ft. Eau Claire; Sept. 19, Kari Faux; Sept. 20, Gabrielle Aplin and Jax Jones; Sept. 21, Sinjin Hawke & Zora Jones; Sept. 22, Coast Modern and J. Philip; Sept. 23, The Cribs and Mark Farina; Sept. 24, Rare Essence; Sept. 26, Yelle; Sept. 27, Saint Etienne and Solardo & Latmun; Sept. 28, Songhoy Blues and Two Owls; Sept. 29, Atlas Road Crew and Oliver; Sept. 30, Zola Jesus and DJ Pierre; Oct. 3, Saint Pé + Crocodiles; Oct. 5, Cigarettes After Sex and Bleep Bloop; Oct. 6, Hundred Waters and Sonny Fodera; Oct. 7, Luca Lush. U Street Music Hall, 1115 U St. NW. 202-588-1889. ustreetmusichall.com.

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Music at Hill Country. Sept. 9, Sarah Potenza, Paleface; Sept. 12, Rod Picott; Sept. 14, Sunny Sweeney; Sept. 15, Hayes Carll; Sept. 16, The Woodshedders; Sept. 18, The Plimsouls ReSouled; Sept. 19, The Railsplitters; Sept. 21, The Blasters; Sept. 22, Homemade Sin & Friends; Sept. 23, Kyle Lacy & the Harlem River Noise; Sept. 29, Dangermuffin; Sept. 30, Jason Eady Album Release Show! Hill Country Live, 410 Seventh St. NW. hillcountry.com/dc. Music at Rock and Roll Hotel. Sept. 9, Bottled Up; Sept. 15, Del The Funky Homosapien; Sept. 20, Middle Kids; Sept. 21, Verite; Sept. 22, Sleeping With Sirens-Gossip Tour; Sept. 23, Jay Som; Sept. 27, Touche Amore; Sept. 28, Rainer Maria; Sept. 29, Torres; Sept. 30 Pinback. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. 202-388-7625. rockandrollhoteldc.com. Music at Black Cat. Sept. 10, Beverly; Sept. 11, Black Cat 24th Anniversary Show; Sept. 12, Swervedriver; Sept. 13, Lionize; Sept. 14, Wild Belle; Sept. 15, Ted Leo & The Pharmacists; Sept. 20, Whisley Shivers, Billy Strings; Sept. 22, Frankie Cosmos; Sept. 23, 3 Kings; Sept. 24, Deqn Sue; Sept. 25, Wire; Sept. 26, Stiff Little Fingers and The Toasters; Sept. 27, Open Mike Eagle; Sept. 28, Electric Six; Sept. 29, Quicksand; Sept. 30, The Lemon Twigs; Oct. 1, Mock Identity; Oct. 3, The Huntress and Holder of Hands; Oct. 4, Sweet Spirit; Oct. 5, RAC; Oct. 6, Awkward Sex...

Music at Sixth and I. Sept. 11, Alison Moyet; Sept. 27, Langhorne Slim; Oct. 2, Ásgeir. Sixth and I, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org. Jazz Night in Southwest. Every Friday, 6 to 9 PM. Sept. 15, Greg Lamont “Old School”; Sept. 22, Kenny Rittenhouse Quintet. $5 cover. Children are welcome and free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. 202-484-7700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org. American Roots Music at Botanic Garden. Sept. 14 and 28; 5 to 7 PM. Free, no preregistration required. National Garden Amphitheater, US Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. usbg.gov. Music at the Lincoln. Sept. 16, Coyote Peterson; Sept. 25, Dylan Moran; Oct. 2, The Script; Oct. 4, The Kooks; Oct. 7, Paul Weller. The Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. thelincolndc.com. An English Garden-Music from the Age of Shakespeare. Sept. 22 to 24. As the arts and culture flourished in Shakespeare’s England, musical life blossomed as well. Popular ballads and art songs from the theatre are paired in a concert with lively instrumental pieces, fit for nobles and groundlings alike. With fiddles, viol, lute, cittern, winds and soprano Emily Noël. $42. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu. The In Series: Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Sept. 23 to Oct. 1. Discover the enchantment of Mozart and Schikaneder’s fantastical masterpiece: princes, evil queens, dragons, young love, magical instruments, the human search for Wisdom drawing us to the eternal Feminine...new English adaptation.

DC Scottish Rite Temple, 2800 16th St. NW. inseries.org. Director’s Salon. Sept. 11, 7 PM. Directors, designers and cast engage with the community: lively discussion, open rehearsal, light refreshments. All are welcome! The Golden Age of Boleros with Miramar. Sept. 29, 8 PM. Miramar will play a selection of songs from Puerto Rico’s golden age of boleros, the 1950s, including works by Sylvia Rich. The Atlas, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org.

THEATER AND MOVIES DC Shorts Film Festival. Through Sept. 17. All regular and “best of” showcases are approximately 90 minutes; the Family Show is 60 minutes. All events, including free screening, must be ticketed. Each screening requires a separate ticket. Screenings are at the E Street Cinema and the United States Navy Memorial. festival.dcshorts.com. DC Shorts Online Film Archive. DC Shorts presents over 375 films from the past ten years. Sort through the genres or years they were programmed, and click to watch. All of the films may be watched full-screen. archive.dcshorts.com. Scena Theatre: Julius Caesar at the Atlas. Through Sept. 24. Senators Cassius and Brutus are suspicious of Caesar’s growing power in the Republic. They fear he will accept offers to become Emperor. Cassius is jealous and with his allies, he convinces Brutus to assassinate Caesar. atlasarts.org. Mosaic Theater: The Devil’s Music at the Atlas. Through Sept. 24. Mosaic’s third season launches with this hit Off-Broadway musical celebration of the legendary Bessie Smith, whose life was as large and outrageous as her talent. atlasarts.org. The Arsonists at Woolly. Through Oct. 8. The world may be starting to burn, but Biedermann has it all under control. He’s a respected member of his community with a loving wife and a flourishing business, so surely the arsonists will spare him. Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D St. NW. woollymammoth.net. A Little Night Music at Signature. Through Oct. 8. Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s Tony Award-winning musical, set in 1900 Sweden, revolves around a tangled web of love affairs. Signature

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borders in Pulitzer Prize-winner Nilo Cruz’s passionate and lyrical Sotto Voce. A young Cuban man’s research into the fate of the S.S. St. Louis leads him to a reclusive writer who refuses to talk about the ship of Jewish refugees that fled Nazi Germany only to be denied entry into both Cuba and the United States. Theater J, 1529 16th St. NW. washingtondcjcc.org.

Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Shirlington, VA. signature-theatre.org. Word Becomes Flesh at Anacostia Playhouse. Through Oct. 8. Using spoken word, stylized movement, tableau and music, an ensemble of performers delivers a series of letters from a man to his unborn son, documenting his range of emotions, fears and expectations. Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Pl. SE. theateralliance.com.

SPORTS AND FITNESS

Skeleton Crew at Studio. Through Oct. 15. Faye has spent her career at one of the last auto-stamping plants in Detroit. Shanita is pregnant. Dez has a whole future to plan. Their manager Reggie owes a nearly unpayable debt to his work family. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. studiotheatre.org.

Washington Nationals. Sept. 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 28, 29, 30 and Oct. 1. Nat’s Park. washington. nationals.mlb.com. DC United at RFK. Sept. 9, 7 PM vs Orlando City SC; Sept. 23, 7 PM vs San Jose Earthquakes. dcunited.com.

Rorschach Theatre: Neverwhere at the Atlas. Through Nov. 1. When Richard Mayhew stumbles upon an injured young woman on the streets of London, he has no idea that he has also stumbled upon the fantastical world of London Below. atlasarts.org. Native Gardens at Arena. Sept. 15 to Oct. 22. Good fences make good neighbors, right? From the outrageous mind of playwright Karen Zacarías comes this hot new comedy about the clash of class and culture that pushes well-meaning neighbors over the edge. Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW. arenastage.org. Hollywood Goes to War: World War I on the Big Screen at Air and Space. Fridays at 7 PM. Sept. 15. Visit airandspace.si.edu/hollywood for free tickets.

Washington Capitals Ice Hockey. Sept. 22, 23 and 27; Oct. 7. Capital One Arena. capitals.nhl.com.

Janice Kissinger is an admitted “Indophile” who uses Merino wool, reclaimed vintage silk saris and her own hand dyed silk in her hand felted creations. She proclaims that her “pieces are built rather than sewn.” More about the artist can be found at janicekissinger.com.

2017 Smithsonian Craft2Wear Show. Oct. 5, 6 to 9 PM; Oct. 6, 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM; and Oct.7, 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Produced by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee, this is an annual fundraiser in support of education, research, and conservation at the Smithsonian. $15 at door. Oct. 5 opening night is $50, online sales only. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. smithsoniancraft2wear.org.

LadyM at the Atlas. Sept. 17 and 18. LadyM riffs on the themes, characters, and language in Macbeth to explore female blood, ambition, sorcery as feminine power, and violence. $12 to $18. The Atlas, Lab I Theatre, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org. Luther the Reformer: 500 Year Legacy Film Series. Sept. 21 to Nov. 16. This series showcases documentaries and films from Germany and the former GDR about Martin Luther. No charge; reservations requested. Seating is limited. RSVP at goetheinstitutwashington.eventbrite.com. Goethe-Institute Washington, The German Cultural Center, 1990 K St. NW, Suite 03. goethe. de/washington. Seen on Screen: A More Perfect Union-America Becomes a Nation. Sept. 22 and 29, 1:30 PM. Learn what took place behind closed doors and locked windows at the Constitutional Convention in 1787. 30 minutes. Capitol Visitors Center, meet at Exhibition Hall entrance. visitthecapitol.gov.

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Death of a Salesman at Ford’s. Sept. 22 to Oct. 22. A Pulitzer Prize-winning classic about the cost of the American dream. Ford’s Theater, 511 10th St. NW. fords.org. The Lover and The Collection at Shakespeare. Sept. 26 to Oct. 29. On the Collection, a jealous husband confronts a rival, whom his wife may or may not have met. In The Lover, a couple calmly plans for their scheduled infidelity. In Pinter’s darkly comic world of revealing silences and pregnant pauses, the characters never know quite where they stand, embracing reality and fantasy with equal conviction. Shakespeare Theatre Company, 450 Seventh St. NW. shakespearetheatre.org. Drive-In Movies at Union Market. Sept. 29, Clue; Nov. 3, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Movie start times vary. $10 parking fee per car. Advance purchase is highly recommended. Free for walk-ups. unionmarketdc.com. Sotto Voce at Theatre J. Oct. 3 to 29. Love transcends all

Fort Dupont Ice Arena Public Skating. Public ice skating is on Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30; 1 to 3 PM. Sept. 10, 17, and 24; 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Sept. 11, 15, 18, 22, 25 and 29; 6 to 8 PM. Sept. 15, 22 and 29; noon to 2 PM. Oct. 1 and 8; 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Oct. 6; noon to 2 PM. Oct. 7; 1 to 3 PM. $5 for adults; $4, 12 and under and seniors 60 and over; $3 for skate rental. Fort Dupont Ice Arena is at 3779 Ely Pl. SE. fdia.org.

Yoga Gatherings at the Botanic Garden. Saturdays through September, 10:30 to 11:30 AM. WithLoveDC is a movement to spread love, joy, and acceptance throughout the District. WithLoveDC offers free yoga gatherings at the US Botanic Garden. This program is first-come, first served with limited space available. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mats. No pre-registration required. usbg.gov. Yoga Mortis at Congressional Cemetery. Wednesdays, 6 PM. Classes are one hour and appropriate for all levels. No reservations required; suggested donation is $15. congressionalcemetery.org. Sound Health Community Yoga at the Kennedy Center. Saturdays through September, 10:15 AM. Free, all-levels vinyasa yoga class in the Grand Foyer. An instructor from a different local yoga studio will lead each session. kennedy-center.org. DC outdoor public pools are closed for the season. Dead Man’s Run at Congressional Cemetery. Oct. 7, 6 PM. The kids run begins shortly after, at around 6:05 PM. $40 for

the 5k; $10 for the untimed kids run. Packet pickup is race day only, and begins at 4:30 PM in the Chapel. congressionalcemetery.org.

SALES AND MARKETS FRESHFARM Penn Quarter Market. Thursdays, 3 to 7 PM. 801 F St. NW. freshfarm.org. FRESHFARM By the White House Market. Thursdays, 11 AM to 2 PM. 810 Vermont Ave. NW. freshfarm.org. FRESHFARM Mt. Vernon Triangle Market. Saturdays, 10 AM to 2 PM. 499 I Street NW. freshfarm.org. FRESHFARM CityCenterDC Market. Tuesdays, 11 AM to 2 PM. 1098 New York Ave. NW. freshfarm.org. Shaw Farmers Market. Sundays, 10 AM to 2 PM. 925 Rhode Island Ave. NW. community-foodworks.org/shaw. SW Arts Market. Every second and fourth Friday, 4 to 10 PM. Sept. 22. Fourth and M Streets SW. marketswdc.com. Friends of SW Library Book Sale. Sept. 23, 10 AM to 3 PM and Sept. 24, 1:30 to 5 PM. Books and DVDs, $1 or less. Southwest Neighborhood Library, 900 Wesley Pl. SW. friendsofswlibrary@gmail.com Christ Lutheran Church Annual Yard Sale. Sept. 30, 10 AM to 4 PM and Oct. 1, noon to 4 PM. Everything on Sunday is half price. 5101 16th St. NW. christlutheran-dc.org. 2017 Smithsonian Craft2Wear Show. Oct. 5, 6 to 9 PM; Oct. 6, 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM; and Oct.7, 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Produced by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee, this is an annual fundraiser in support of education, research and conservation at the Smithsonian. $15 at door. Oct. 5 opening night is $50, online sales only. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. smithsoniancraft2wear.org. Eastern Market. Daily except Mondays and important holidays. Weekdays, 7 AM to 7 PM; Saturdays, 7 AM to 6 PM; Sundays, 9 AM to 5 PM. Flea market and arts and crafts market open weekends, 9 AM to 6 PM. Eastern Market is Washington’s last continually operated “old world”

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Iker Lastra is Don Juan in this world premiere of the adaptation of José Zorrilla’s Don Juan Tenorio by Nando López that will be presented at GALA Theatre from Sept. 7 to Oct. 1. Photo: Courtesy of GALA Hispanic Theatre

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José Zorrilla’s Don Juan Tenorio at GALA. Sept. 7 to Oct. 1. In this contemporary adaptation of Don Juan Tenorio, the legendary lover pursues his vampiric impulses until he is redeemed by love. GALA Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW. galatheatre.org. market. 200 and 300 blocks of Seventh St. SE. 202-698-5253. easternmarket-dc.org. Branch Avenue Pawn Parking Lot Flea Market. Saturdays after 10 AM. 3128 Branch Ave., Temple Hills, MD. Union Market. Tuesdays to Fridays, 11 AM to 8 PM; Saturdays and Sundays, 8 AM to 8 PM. Union Market is an artisanal, curated, food market featuring over 40 local vendors. 1309 Fifth St. NE. 301-652-7400. unionmarketdc.com.

CIVIC LIFE DDOT Public Space Committee Meeting. Sept. 28 at 9 AM. The Public Space Committee meets monthly to review and render decisions on a variety of types of permit applications for the use and occupancy of the public right of way that do not fall within the regular permitting process such as sidewalk cafes; over-height retaining walls; overheight fences and security bollards. Meeting at 1100 Fourth St. SW, 2nd Floor, Hearing Room. ddot.dc.gov/page/public-space-committee-meetings.

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Congresswoman Norton’s NW District Ofﬁce. Open weekdays, 9 AM to 5:30 PM. 90 K St. NE. 202-408-9041. norton.house.gov. All Ways Mount Pleasant. First Saturday, noon to 2 PM. LaCasa. All Ways is a citizen’s association primarily for the tenants of the larger apartment buildings of Mount Pleasant. 3166 Mt. Pleasant St. NW. aass.org. Chinatown Revitalization Council. Fourth Monday, 7 to 8 PM. 510 I St. NW. Chinatown Revitalization Council promotes the Chinatown renewal and the preservation of its cultural heritage. The public is welcome. Convention Center Community Association. Last Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Kennedy Rec Center, 1401 Seventh St. NW. facebook. com/pages/Convention-Center-Community. 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

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Insatiable by Celeste McCall

DCity Smokehouse provides outdoor seating at picnic tables.

The friendly bar at DCity Smokehouse focuses on beer and cocktails

A bright red pig greets customers at DCity Smokehouse near Truxton Circle.

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ith fall and football in the air, culinary yearnings turn to wonderful, smoky barbecue. With that in mind, we headed to DCity Smokehouse, tucked into the Truxton Circle neighborhood between Bloomingdale and Shaw. Husband Peter, the family barbecue expert, has this to say: When Celeste and I drove along Florida Avenue to Shaw on a recent Saturday, we sniffed a tantalizing aroma outside DCity Smokehouse. “We’ve got to check out this place to see if its food tastes as good as it smells,” I told Celeste. It did. We were not disappointed the next week when we pigged out at one of DC’s hottest new barbecue joints. The welcoming smoky odor permeates the cozy eight-month-old eatery, overseen by pitmeister Shawn McWhirter. I ordered my favorite barbecue sandwich, the Original Pulled Pork, with coleslaw and a tangy homemade BBQ sauce. Celeste opted for the Meaty Palmer sandwich, stuffed with turkey, pork belly, avocado, and tomato accompanied by a zesty chipotle aioli. Both cost $10. Our sandwiches were decadently delicious. My only complaint: my bun was so soggy I had to use a plastic fork to eat my pulled (or chopped) pork. We were too full for anything else. Other sandwiches (all $10 or less) include Brisket Champ (sliced beef brisket), Smokehouse Champ, DCity half-smoke, the Big Scoop (half-smoke and pulled pork), and the Tommy Gun (smoked turkey, cheese, crispy onions, BBQ sauce, and cilantro ranch). Next time! If you want heavier dishes, try

the platters: Smokehouse Meat (choice of brisket, turkey, or pork belly, $16), BBQ Sampler (brisket, rib tips, and two sides, $20), the Showstopper (rib tips, brisket, and smoked wings, $30), Smokehouse Picnic Basket for Five ($70), and Ribs & Wings Combo ($15). Sides (ranging $3 to $6) include potato salad, classic coleslaw, hushpuppies, fried onions, BBQ beans, smoky brisket chili, jalapeno cheddar grits, spiced fries, fried Brussels sprouts, mac & cheese, spicy collard greens, and house pickles. By the way, the bar focuses on beer and cocktails, not wine. Celeste sampled the white sangria and found it cloyingly sweet. She settled for lemonade. The owners combine a bit of North Carolina (pork) with Texas (brisket) and other regions to provide hungry diners with an inexpensive, satisfying meal. Open daily, DCity Smokehouse is located at 203 Florida Ave. NW; call 202-733-1919 or visit www.dcitysmokehouse.com.

Honeycomb, Burgers, and Lobsters

Things keep happening in Shaw. Coming soon, maybe next month, to 14th and T streets NW, is Bresca (Spanish for “honeycomb”). No worries: Policy Restaurant & Lounge, which shares that same address, remains upstairs, while Bresca will move into the renovated downstairs space. Chef Ryan Ratino, who wielded his whisk at the nowdefunct Ripple (Cleveland Park), will head Bresca’s innovative French kitchen. Inspired by the European concept of “bistron-

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omy” (“bistro” and “gastronomy”), Ratino intends to experiment with myriad ingredients, vibrant flavors and techniques. Yes, honey will figure in his yet-to-be divulged menu and in cocktails devised by mixologist Juan Coronado. Located at 1906 14th St. NW, Bresca will be open six nights a week, closed Mondays. For updates visit www.brescadc.com. Also in Shaw, look for the Great American Bistro at 1545 New Jersey Ave. NW, later this fall. If all goes well, Victoria Manages, who operates the spa Salon Le Fini, next door, and biz partner James McKinney plan to open the bistro in a vacant storefront which once housed a convenience store. McKinney will direct construction and design of the 1,600 square-foot enterprise, which would be located several blocks away from Shaw’s main commercial area. Management is looking for an executive chef who will tackle ambitious plans for dispensing breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The morning menu is expected to encompass bagels, pancakes, waffles, creamed chipped beef. Lunch: build-yourown burgers (beef, turkey, or veggie), build-your-own grilled cheese with myriad varieties, Maine lobster rolls. Dinner will bring shrimp and grits, rotisserie chicken, grilled veggie platters, and more. Great American Bistro will be open seven days, including Saturday and Sunday brunch. Stay tuned.

High Spirits

Congrats to the Columbia Room, 124 Blagden Alley NW, in Mount Vernon Triangle, across from the Walter Washington Convention Center. Operated by Drink Company President Derek Brown (head bartender is J.P. Fetherston), the high-end lounge took top honors at the 2017 Spirited Awards at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. This is the first time a District bar has ever won this award. Previous winners include lower Manhattan’s

Dead Rabbit, where “Dining Notes” sipped and dined this past spring.

Godfather’s Subs

Now here’s an offer you can’t refuse. A long-time Florida-favorite sub shop has unveiled an offshoot in Shaw, hoping to lure round-theclock city crowds hungry for hoagies. Located at 715 Florida Ave. NW, the local transplant is named Capo Italian Deli. The moniker refers to the head (godfather?) of an Italian family. The original eatery, dubbed V&S Italian Deli, was founded in Boca Raton by Sal Falcone and his brother in 1985. Capo co-founder Andy Seligman had become a regular at V&S while attending college nearby. More than 20 years later, he convinced Falcone to install a second version here in the District, which Seligman believes is lacking in authentic Italian delis with fresh-baked breads. Seligman also is co-owner of Brickside Food & Drink in Bethesda and Grand Central (Adams Morgan). The 750 square-foot Capo, cooperated with Seligman’s longtime business partner Brian Vasile, carries many of the same products as its Sunshine State parent. The Capo Special (sopressata, mortadella, provolone) is a classic, and hot plates like chicken (or eggplant) Parmesan, lasagna, baked ziti, and sauteed broccoli rabe are perennial favorites. Grocery items include meats, cheeses, crackers, and bottles of Capo Italian dressing, a homemade concoction of Italian spices, olive oil, and vinegar that’s splashed on subs. Falcone hopes to inspire the same loyal following he’s fostered in Florida. After observing the lively U Street weekend scene, he decided to cash in on the late-night crowd by staying open an hour after last call at nearby bars. Capo Italian Deli is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; call 202-827-8012 or visit www. capodc.com. u

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Depeche Art by Phil Hutinet Sarna Marcus, IMMINENCE (Seed Atom ll.4) , 28 x 22, Watercolor on Arches cold press paper. Image courtesy Foundry Gallery.

Cianne Fragione, Cricket, 2014, Mixed media on canvas. Image courtesy gallery Neptune and Brown

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In Blurring the Boundary, Sarna Marcus has created a series she calls Touchpoints. Employing imagery from the botanical world, Touchpoints draws specific comparisons between the reproductive cycles of both humans and flora. “The orbs in my work are sometimes seen as seeds, sometimes as eggs,” Marcus says. “But if they’re seeds or eggs why do I paint internal human images? And if they’re botanical, why do I paint blood?” The fusion of flora and fauna and its unanticipated results is what the artist calls “a disruption of the body.” This may jar some viewers.

Neptune and Brown

Sarna Marcus, RENDING (Seed Atom ll.2) 30 x 22, Watercolor on Arches cold press paper. Image courtesy Foundry Gallery.

Timothy Johnson Gentleman Merchant, 10 x 10. Image courtesy Touchstone Gallery.

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Cianne Fragione began her artistic career as a dancer performing ballet, modern, jazz and flamenco. At age 16 while on a family trip to Italy, Fragione saw Michelangelo’s Statue of Moses. Michelangelo, she discovered, managed to deftly convey movement and emotion in a three-dimensional sculpture. From that point forward, Fragione began to translate her deep understanding of movement into visual art. In Dancing the Tarantella, the artist draws on her Italian heritage to produce her first body of work for the Neptune and Brown gallery. The Tarantella is an ancient Italian dance. Both upbeat and flirtatious, it is performed between partners or at festivals. While joyful, the root of the word Tarantella de-

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Exhibitions on View: CHARLES KRAUSE REPORTING FINE ART NEW LOCATION: Datcha Loft Building 1602 Seventh St. NW, Second Floor 202.638.3612 | www.charleskrausereporting.com Hours: Weekends: 1 to 6 p.m. Exhibition Schedule TBD GALLERY NEPTUNE AND BROWN 1530 14th Street NW 202.986.1200 | www.neptunefineart.com Hours: Wed. to Sat.: noon to 7 p.m. Through Oct. 8 Cianne Fragionne Dancing the Tarantalla FOUNDRY GALLERY 2118 8th Street NW 202.232.0203 | www.foundrygallery.org Hours: Wed. to Sun.: 1 to 7 p.m. Through Aug. 20 Artist Tour & Commentary: Oct. 1: 2 to 3:30p.m. Sarna Marcus Blurring the Boundary HAMILTONIAN GALLERY 1353 U Street NW 202.332.1116 | www.hamiltoniangallery.com Hours: Tue. to Sat.: noon to 6 p.m. Through Nov. 4 Heather Theresa Clark, Patrick Harkin, Antonio McAfee, Helina etaferia, Ellen ( Jing) Xu new. now. 2017 HEMPHILL FINE ARTS 1515 14th Street NW 202.234.5601 | www.hemphillfinearts.com Hours: Tue. to Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Through Dec. 2017 Lingling Lu LONG VIEW GALLERY 1234 Ninth Street NW 202.232.4788 | www.longviewgallerydc.com Hours: Wed. to Sat.: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Through Oct. 1 Photography Featuring work by Colin Winterbottom, David Douglas and Curtis Speer

rives from “tarantism” a condition afflicting people bit by a tarantula where the victim was believed to be cured through frenzied dancing. Fragione will exhibit a series of work in oil and works on paper, highlighting compositions, colors, light and gestures from her travels through Italy. For the past 30 years, Fragione has exhibited works across the US. Her work has been collected privately and become part of public collections.

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Timothy Johnson. In Physiognomy, a new series of portraits by painter Timothy Johnson, “The narrative is tossed in favor of spirit and whimsy.” The title may imply otherwise. The art of physiognomy judges character based on physical characteristics akin to the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Johnson’s portrait paintings infuse traditional methods with a vibrant color palette reminiscent of Van Gogh. His confident brush strokes quote Patricia Williams The Thinker, Watercolor. Image courtesy Touchstone Gallery. John Singer Sargent. Trying to decipher the character of the people he has painted like Rachel Johnson and the Gentleman Merchant, series of work titled with each work bearing two titles — one referring to piece and the other to viewers become physiognomists. the scientific or mathematical principle which informed the work. A professional engineer by trade, Williams took up painting mid-career. In 1957, Scottish engineer and philosopher Lancelot This latest body of work attests to the scientific Law Whyte stated, “Both science and art have to do principles that continue to inform her work. The with ordered complexity.” Based on this notion, Pa- genesis for this series was sparked by Pi Day. tricia Williams created Ordered Complexities, a new Williams says, “I hope that art people will gain a little appreciation for math and science and that math and science folks will enjoy seeing their subject matter portrayed as a different kind of art.” The works themselves are created using watercolor, pencil and graphite on artist board.

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Hemphill

Hemphill will be showing new work by artist Linling Lu. Born in 1983 in Guizhou Province, Lu received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting from Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and a Master of Fine Arts from the Hoffberger School of Painting. Lu draws on her Chinese heritage inspires here paintings that “act as both visual meditations and color exercises.”

TOUCHSTONE GALLERY 901 New York Ave NW 202.347.2787 | www.touchstonegallery.com Hours: Wed. to Fri.: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Weekends: 12-5 p.m. Through Oct. 1 Gallery A: Member Show About Face: Reversals and Undoings Gallery B: Patricia Williams Ordered Complexities Gallery C: Scribbles: Tim Johnson Physiognomy Linling Lu at the Hemphill

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Yelp Expands to DC

Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) and Yelp co-founder and CEO Jeremy Stoppelman have announced that the global technology company has signed a lease for a new office in DC. The expansion will bring 500 new jobs to the District over a fiveyear period with at least half of the positions

targeted for DC residents. Headquartered in San Francisco, Yelp already has offices in Scottsdale, New York City, Chicago, London and Hamburg. The company chose DC for their new office because of the city’s thriving technology community, talented workforce and its proximity to other East Coast cities. Yelp will occupy about 52,000 square-feet in Terrell Place, 575 Seventh St. NW,

next to the Verizon Center and in the heart of Penn Quarter’s entertainment district.

New Works and Performances at the Keegan

The Keegan Theatre has announced its new programming arm, the Boiler Room Series. Boiler Room Series has launched with international, national, and local searches for new plays and musicals that will culminate with five workshops/staged readings, two festivals, three cabarets, and two concerts over the course of the company’s 2017-2018 season. The Boiler Room Series lineup will highlight scripts selected for further development from the search, in addition to edgy takes on traditional cabarets and concerts. Boiler Room Series kicked off on Sept. 1 with a widespread, eightmonth search for new plays and musicals. The submission instructions and form can be found at goo.gl/forms/I2y5Dp6Zz0cZs0j12. Submissions will be accepted until April 1, 2018. keegantheatre.com.

TOPA for Realtors

A Gallery docent leads a group tour in a discussion of Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s The Swing, c. 1775/1780, National Gallery of Art, Washington, Samuel H. Kress Collection.

National Gallery of Art Seeks Docents for Group Tours

The National Gallery of Art is recruiting docents to conduct tours in English and other languages. New docents are expected to make a five-year commitment to the program. This includes two years of initial training beginning September 2018. The training program focuses on museum education and art history, in-gallery sessions, lectures and readings. Docents become part of a community of learners and continue their education both formally and informally. Those interested in applying must attend an information meeting. Meetings are on Oct. 3 at 10:30 a.m.; Oct. 19 at 2:30 p.m.; Nov. 7 at 12:30 p.m.; Nov. 13 at 1 p.m.; and Dec. 6 at 12:30 p.m. Register at nga.gov. For more information, visit the Frequently Asked Questions page or email newdocents@nga.gov. Applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences are welcome and encouraged to apply.

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Landlords and realtors should know about the District’s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) if they decide to sell a property. Key topics include: Tenant purchase rights, Offers of sale, Tenant deadlines, Notice of transfer. Thursday, September 14, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. 1800 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue SE, Housing Resource Center

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Newseum September Deal for Seniors

All month, the Newseum is offering a special combo ticket for seniors that includes admission to the Newseum, a “Fighting Fake News” class and a free guided highlights tour of the museum for$19.95, plus tax. Read more at newseum.org.

Mayor’s Arts Awards Finalists

The 32nd Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards event will be presented on Sept. 14, 7 p.m., at the Historic Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, visit dcarts.dc.gov or call 202-724-5613. Finalists in Excellence in Creative Industries are Paul Marengo, Studio Theatre, Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital and Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts. Finalists in Excellence in Performing Arts are Washington Improv Theater, The Choral Arts Society of Washington, Dance Place and Only Make Believe. Finalists in Excellence in the Humanities are Rayceen Pendarvis, Kitty Felde, Joy Ford Austin and Recreation Wish List Committee. Finalists in Excellence in Visual Arts are Sondra N. Arkin, Katherine Tzu-Ian Mann, Cory L. Stowers and Michael Crossett. The Larry Neal Writers’ Award (Adult) finalists are Taylor Johnson, Brendan Williams-Childs, Mona Nicole Sfeir and Dionne Peart. The Mayor’s Award for Arts Education finalists are The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts, Inner CityInner Child, Young Playwright’s Theater and Sitar Arts Center. Three individuals will be recognized as special honorees. Wil-

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helmina Cole Holladay, co-founder of the National Museum of Women in the Arts, will receive the Mayor’s Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement. Ari Roth, artistic director of Mosaic Theatre Company, will receive the Mayor’s Arts Award for Visionary Leadership. Jazz musician and educator Davey Yarborough will receive the Mayor’s Arts Award for Distinguished Honor.

titioners to experience the whole self, including body, emotions, mind and spirit. Newcomb has been meditating for over forty years. He lectures regularly on the topic. This event is free and open to all adults. Watha T. Daniel Library is at 1630 Seventh St. NW. dclibrary.org/watha.

National Portrait Gallery Celebrates 50 Years

Ford’s Theatre Society continues the popular Free First Preview initiative. Free tickets are given away to the first preview performance of all Ford’s Theatre productions in partnership with TodayTix. The TodayTix mobile lottery launches one week before the first preview of each mainstage production in the 2017-2018 season. This season’s Free First Preview performances are: “Death of a Salesman,” Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m.; “A Christmas Carol,” Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m.; “Jefferson’s Garden,” Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m., “The Wiz,” March 9, 7:30 p.m. To enter the mobile lottery, patrons must download the TodayTix app open it and select “TodayTix Free First Previews” with Ford’s Theatre. Winners will be notified by email and push notification between 10 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on the day of the first preview. Winning tickets must be confirmed in the TodayTix app within one hour of being notified. For more information, visit fords.org.

In 1968, following major renovations, the Old Patent Office Building opened as the permanent home for two Smithsonian museums, the National Portrait Gallery and the National Collection of Fine Arts. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of that event, the National Portrait Gallery will present “Celebrating Fifty Years.” It features more than 40 objects, including an architectural model, photographs, artist-designed posters and rare ephemera. The installation provides visitors with a historical perspective on the two museums and their shared building while shedding light on people and events from the past five decades. The National Portrait Gallery is at Eighth and F Streets NW. npg.si.edu.

Adult Learning Lab at Shaw Library

On Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4 to 7 p.m., there are skills assessments for adults who need a high school diploma (GED or National External Diploma). On Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m., there is tutoring for those with skills at the high school level. The Watha T. Daniel Library is at 1630 Seventh St. NW. dclibrary.org/watha.

Meditate

On Oct. 3, 7 p.m., join David Newcomb offers a practical technique of meditation. Meditation enables prac-

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Spanish Language Small Business Advice Legal Clinic

A Spanish Language Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 5 to 7:30 p.m., at the Development Center in the WeWork WonderBread Factory at 641 S St. NW. All are welcome. This clinic is for aspiring or existing small business owners. Attendees will meet one-on-one with attorneys for brief advice on any legal issues their businesses may be facing.

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DC Step Out Walk & Tour de Cure for Diabetes

On Sept. 23, the ADA National Capital Area will hold the DC Step Out Walk & Tour de Cure at the Washington Monument to raise funds for diabetes research. Across the National Capital Area, the ADA has helped more than 200,000 individuals and families living with diabetes. Through research, education and advocacy, the ADA is working to prevent and ultimately cure this disease. Over 3,000 people are expected to attend this year’s event. The event’s bike portion, “Tour de Cure,” features three cycling routes for anyone from beginners to seasoned riders and offers a closedcourse bike ride. The walking portion, “DC Step Out Walk,” is a 5k presented by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. There will also be onsite entertainment, Kids’ Zone and a health and wellness expo. Register at main.diabetes.org.

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On Oct. 14, walk or run a 5k to benefit Homeless Children’s Playtime Project, which supports children at the DC General Family Homeless Shelter. The event is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Proceeds will help fund programming that directly benefits children living in temporary housing. Raise at least $100, and get the $35 registration fee refunded. Sign-in begins at 7 a.m.; race at 8 a.m. at Anacostia Park, 1900 Anacostia Dr. Read more and register at playtimeproject.org/heroesofplay5k. The Homeless Children’s Playtime Project’s mission is to nurture healthy child development and reduce the effects of trauma among kids living in temporary housing facilities in DC. Playtime was founded in 2003 as an all-volunteer organization, providing weekly activities, snacks and supplies to about

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Call for Singers Age 55, Up

Register to sing with Capital Encore Chorale. Rehearse Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at First Congregational UCC, 945 G St. NW, on the ground floor. Auditions are not required. For information and online registration, visit EncoreCreativity.org. Send email inquiry to info@ EncoreCreativity.org or call 301-261-5747. Singers from the DC area are welcome.

New DC Circulator Buses Launched

Mayor Bowser has introduced the New Flyer Xcelsior buses. This is first DC Circulator buses to will use clean diesel technology to reduce harmful particulate emissions, improve reliability and enhance sustainability. The second wave of buses, expected to run in late-fall 2017, includes 14 buses that will operate on 100 percent battery-electric propulsion. The New Flyer Xcelsior buses are equipped with pedestrian alert systems, driver-controlled air-conditioning systems, mounted roofs and passenger amenities such as USB charging ports and infotainment systems.

SW Houseboat Tour

Southwest’s liveaboard community opens its doors to visitors on Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The self‐guided tour at Gangplank Marina takes visitors inside up to 20 of the most fun and unique homes in DC. Owners and docents will also be available to answer questions about the boat‐homes and the liveaboard lifestyle. This is only the fifth time that the homes of Gangplank Marina have been open to the public. Gangplank Marina is the largest liveaboard community on the East Coast. For over 30 years, it has been home to a diverse group including professionals, families, artists, retirees, scientists, congress members, members of the military and others. Advance purchased is required at $25 per person. Purchase tickets at dchouseboat.org. Proceeds benefit local charities. 15 children in a shelter next to the US Capitol. Today, they support more than 700 children each year, thanks to over 300 dedicated weekly volunteers and a small staff. Visit playtimeproject.org for more information.

Emergency Response Team Training

Serve DC’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteer program trains citizens to be better prepared to respond to emergencies. When emergencies happen, CERT members provide critical support to first responders, immediate assistance to victims and help organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. CERT members can also help with non-emergency projects that help

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improve the community safety. CERT training is free and open to anyone who lives, works or congregates in the District of Columbia. Training sessions are Sept. 12, 14, 19 and 21 at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sept. 23, at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register at volunteer. dc.gov/opportunities/4790.

Museum of the Bible to Offer Free Admission

Museum of the Bible, the 430,000-square-foot museum opening on Nov. 17 at 409 Third St. SW, has announced it will not charge a fee for general admission. Museum of the Bible will instead suggest a $15 donation. Guests are under no obligation to pay anything. Reservations for timed entry will be limited and are available at museumoftheBible.org.

Verizon Center Is Now “Capital One Arena”

Monumental Sports and Entertainment and Capital One have announced that Capital One has purchased the naming rights partner for its downtown arena, formerly “The Verizon Center,” which hosts over 220 concerts, shows and events a year including the Washington Capitals, Washington Mystics, Washington Valor, Washington Wizards and Georgetown men’s basketball.

Historical Society Reopens at the Newseum

The Historical Society of Washington, DC, will reopen to the public on Sept. 19, 2017 at its temporary location in the Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Newseum will serve as the home to the Historical Society’s library and collections during the next 12 to 18 months to allow renovations of the historic Carnegie Library on Mt. Vernon Square by Apple. Admission to the Historical Society is free. dchistory.org. Have an item for the Bulletin Board? Email it to bulletinboard@hillrag.com. u

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Don’t ‘Repeal and Replace’ Paid Family and Medical Leave

his Labor Day, DC workers should be celebrating the recent victory to adopt a paid family and medical leave program for new parents and people needing time from work to care for an ill relative. Instead, the new program is being delayed by DC Council bills, driven largely by business interests, that would “repeal and replace” it with something much worse for workers. Like federal efforts to repeal and replace healthcare, the DC paid family leave repeal and replace efforts would be bad for all of us and should be rejected. The Universal Paid Leave Act (UPLA), passed earlier this year, gives private-sector workers eight weeks of paid leave to be with a new child, six weeks of paid leave to care for an ill relative, and two weeks of paid leave to care for themselves. DC’s program will be especially helpful to low-wage workers, by replacing nearly all of their wages when they take leave. Paid family leave has been shown to have great benefits, like increased breastfeeding and helping women stay in the labor market. The new program also will be good for small businesses that want to provide paid family leave but currently cannot afford it. The program’s benefits will be paid for with a modest tax on employer payrolls, about $300 a year for a worker making $50,000. Even with the new tax, a DC Council analysis shows that the new program is “unlikely to alter the current upward trajectory of the District’s economy.” However, nearly as soon as UPLA became law, several alternative proposals to “repeal and replace” it were introduced, driven in large part by business opposition. All of the new bills keep the same benefits, but most require employers to provide paid family leave benefits directly to their workers – a so-called employer mandate – rather than operating it as a govern-

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by Ilana Boivie ment program. Businesses under the mandate would pay a lower tax than UPLA currently requires, but they would also have to finance their own leave benefits. An employer mandate would be much worse, especially for the workers it’s intended to benefit.

How the New Program Will Work

DC’s paid family and medical leave program uses a social insurance model, a tested and successful structure similar to how unemployment insurance and Social Security benefits work. Private-sector employers in the District will pay a fixed payroll tax into a governmentrun fund to cover the cost of benefits for their workers. The agency administering the fund is responsible for processing claims and paying benefits. This has several benefits: a predictable tax to employers; low administrative costs with virtually no burden on employers; and use of a neutral third-party arbiter to decide whether a claim for benefits should be approved. For these reasons, the states that offer paid family and medical leave use this structure. The “employer mandate” bills before the DC Council would undermine all of these and be bad for workers, bad for many businesses, and bad for administrative simplicity.

Bad for Workers

Under an employer mandate, employees request paid leave from their own employer, rather than filing a claim for benefits with a neutral government agency under UPLA. This is problematic because employers will have incentives to deny claims. Think of the way for-profit health insurance works – where it is common for workers’ benefits to be denied –versus the way that Social Security benefits are administered, in which retirees rarely have a problem

receiving their payments. This means that some employers who selfinsure will discourage employees from taking leave, and some workers will be especially vulnerable. There is evidence that employers in countries with an employer mandate discriminate against workers most likely to take leave, especially women of child-bearing age. Employees in low-wage occupations will likely face intimidation, because they often experience retaliation in the form of reduced hours, worse schedules, or even termination. They often do not even ask for benefits to which they are currently entitled, such as paid sick days. An employer mandate also prevents people from accessing benefits when they are between jobs, even if contributions were made on their behalf while they were working.

Bad for Many Businesses

An employer mandate could be costly and unpredictable for businesses. No insurance product exists in the private market for family leave. Employers would have to self-insure, which is financially risky and administratively challenging. Self-insurance could lead to volatile costs that vary greatly from employer to employer and from year to year. For example, if a worker making $500 a week takes six weeks of leave, an employer who self-insures would have to pay $2,700. Under UPLA, the employer would pay just $161 a year into the insurance pool to provide the same benefit.

Bad for Program Administration and Costs

Administration of DC’s paid leave program would be handled by one government agency, with costs coming from the payroll tax. Under the alternative proposals, the total costs

have not been calculated, and these total costs are likely to be higher than those under UPLA. For one, rather than using the economy of scale of a single, centralized agency, an employer mandate will turn each employer into an individual program administrator. Under self-insurance, every employer would need to have staff, software, and procedures for administering this benefit. Also, an employer mandate program would require very strong education and enforcement mechanisms to ensure that workers know about their rights, so they can access their leave benefits and can seek redress when they are wrongfully denied such benefits. DCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paid family and medical leave program, which is already adopted, was wellthought out and heavily debated, and adjusted over the course of two years. The universal social insurance model it creates makes the most sense for vulnerable workers, small businesses, and the broader DC economy. The DC Council should disregard the alternative bills and instead turn its energy on fully implementing UPLA as passed, so that workers can get the benefits that they so desperately need, as soon as possible. Ilana Boivie is the senior policy analyst at the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (www.dcfpi.org), which conducts research on tax and budget issues that affect low- and moderate-income DC residents. u

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Shaw Celebrates President Obama’s Birthday

Over 150 people gathered on the evening of Aug. 4 to celebrate former President Barack Obama’s 56th birthday. The commemoration was held at the Cornerstone, a new outdoor event venue at 625 T St. NW, across the street from the Howard Theatre. Attendees could take selfies with lifesized cardboard figures of the former president and First Lady Michelle Obama. A large crowd lined up to sign a huge birthday card that will be sent to Obama, congratulating him on his birthday. Free red-white-and-blue frosted cupcakes were distributed, along with matching Italian ices from Rita’s. A high point of the night was when Obama impersonator Larry Graves arrived to shake hands and take photos with the attendees. Dancing started when DJ Black Santa, who took the moniker DJ Black President for the night, manned the turntables. The evening concluded with a screening of On the Potomac Productions’ video “Believe: The Barack Obama Story.” Neighborhood restaurants, including CAVA, Capo Italian Deli, HalfSmoke, Kiss Lounge, Pizza D’Oro, Right Proper Brewing, and Shaw’s Tavern, offered Obama-themed food and beverage specials for the night. The event was hosted by Shaw Main Streets and T Street Development.

Obama impersonator Larry Graves wows the crowd at Shaw’s Obama Birthday Party. Photo: Pleasant Mann

DC Alley Museum Festival

Best in Shaw Dog Show

The inaugural Best in Shaw Dog Show will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the New Bethany Baptist Church parking lot, 1315 10th St. NW (between 10th and Naylor Court). From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., neighborhood canines will be judged in eight separate categories, culminating in an award for best in show, which comes with a $750 cash

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Sept. 23 and 24 will also be the dates of the DC Alley Museum’s Alley-Oop Murals and Music Festival. The Alley Museum, which consists of the murals on walls and roll-down gates in Shaw’s Blagden Alley, in conjunction with Shaw Main Streets, will hold a free two-day festival that begins during Art All Night, with music, projections, and more. The next day, on Sunday afternoon, there will be a dedication ceremony for a series of newly created murals, plus films, music, a yoga class, and family activities. Supported by funds from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the festival will feature murals by Bill Warrell, Lisa Marie Thalhammer, Rozeal, Aniekan Udofa, Cita Sadeli Chelove, Stephen E.

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Shaw Goes Back to School

Things are looking up in Shaw as the community’s children head back to school. It was announced that Shaw’s Seaton Elementary School saw a 7.1 percent rise in its English language PARCC test scores, with scores in math rising 6.6 percent over the previous year’s – improvements that were greater than the average for the city’s schools. Hundreds of backpacks donated by Douglas Development were given out by Shaw Main Streets to students at apartment buildings including Foster House and Lincoln Westmoreland Apartments. The Friends of Kennedy Playground and Springfield Baptist Church also distributed backpacks at back-to-school events.

prize! To register your dog for the contest or to buy tickets for the event, go to www.BestInShaw. com. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to DC-based animal charities Lucky Dogs Animal Rescue and PETS-DC.

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Lewis, Craig Nelsen, Kelly Towles, Billy Colbert, and Wayson R. Jones. More information is available at www.dcalleymuseum.com.

Shaw History Tours, Sept. 17

Curious about Shaw history? The popular two-part walking tour “Shaw: Where DC Comes Together” returns on Sunday, Sept. 17. The first part of the tour starts at 10 a.m. and features the southern half of central Shaw, an area that once consisted of woods and a few farms. As the area grew, notable historic figures came to live and work in

gram of historic tours. It will be led by Shaw Main Streets Executive Director Alexander M. Padro and presented by Shaw Main Streets. The tours are free, but participants should register at the Cultural Tourism website (www.CulturalTourismDC.org).

Art All Night in Shaw Coming on Sept. 23

Shaw will hold its sixth annual Art All Night DC festival starting Saturday night, Sept. 23. Supported by the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Art All Night will showcase the local art scene and neighborhood businesses in six areas of the city, from 7 p.m. until 3 a.m. on Sunday morning. In Shaw, Art The Batala Washington drum troupe will play again at Shaw’s Art All Night. All Night will Photo: Pleasant Mann feature hundreds of artists lower central Shaw, including explorer and performers at over 30 indoor and John Wesley Powell, African-American outdoor locations along Seventh and US Senator Blanche K. Bruce, and hisNinth streets NW. Highlights include torian Carter G. Woodson. The tour the #loveshaw parade, led by the Batala will include visits to view selected hisWashington drum troupe and a jazz toric interiors. band; live outdoor and indoor music The second part of the tour, coverperformances; fire performers; an outing northern Shaw, starts at 1 p.m. and door art fair; a mixed-media experience focuses on the neighborhood’s reputaat the Wonder Bread Factory curated by tion as a destination for entertainment, No Kings Collective, including 2-D art, including the Howard Theatre, where projections, performance art, and music; every star in the black entertainment dance performances; do-it-yourself art; pantheon performed, and the pool hall face and body painting; popup dance where Edward Kennedy “Duke” Elparties; glow-in-the-dark swag; and all lington decided to become a musician. night Happy Hours and other specials Other highlights include two sites in at neighborhood restaurants and bars. Shaw that hosted baseball teams, renoDetails are available at www.arvated movie theater buildings, and the tallnightdcshaw.com and the ArtAllcity's first African-American YWCA. NightDCShaw mobile app, available “Shaw: Where DC Comes Tofrom the Apple App Store and Google gether” is part of Cultural Tourism u Play Store. DC’s annual WalkingTown DC pro-

DC Alley Museum Alley-Oop Murals and Music Festival

haw Main Streets, in conjunction with the DC Alley Museum, will present the DC Alley Museum Alley-Oop Murals and Music Festival on Saturday, September 23, 2017, from 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM and Sunday, September 24, 2017, from 1:00 to 6:00 PM. The festival will feature live musical performances, film screenings, projections, street performers, chil- Lisa Marie Thalhammer, whose "Love" dren’s activities, and the dedication mural is one of five new works in Blagden Alley, will conduct a yoga workceremony for five new murals on shop during the DC Alley Museum Murals and Music Festival. walls and roll down gates in Blagden Alley-Oop Photo by Alexander M. Padro, Courtesy Alley, located between 9th, 10th, M Shaw Main Streets. and N Streets, NW. The DC Alley Museum is an outdoor collection of public art murals funded in part by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Public Art Building Communities progra. These murals commemorate the history of artists in Washington, DC, Shaw and Blagden Alley. The murals can be viewed by the public 24/7 and are enjoyed by the thousands of visitors who patronize the bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and other businesses located in Blagden Alley, in addition to alley residents. The new murals will include ‘Respect” by Billy Colbert, a tribute to legendary Georgetown Hoyas basketball coach John Thompson, "AEC vs The Pension Building (Great Black Music: Ancient to The Future)" by Bill Warrell, Michael Wilderman and Captain Izabella Sparrow, and the rainbow-striped four panel “Love” by Lisa Marie Thalhammer. Performers scheduled to appear during the festival include NagChampa Art Ensemble (electronic jazz-rock), Luke Stewart Ensemble (electric jazz octet), Andras Fekete- Burning Boat Guitar Orchestra, Janel Leppin- Volcanic Ash (new music sextet, with cello, harp, etc.), and Christina Rios Forces (rock quartet). The projections will be created by Robin Bell, whose projections on Trump properties in New York and Washington have gained much media attention recently. The films to be screened are "Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC, a documentary film by Scott Crawford, and "The Legend of Cool "Disco Dan,”” a DC documentary on the recently deceased local graffiti artist by Joseph Pattisall, narrated by Henry Rollins. The festival is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. Major funding for the festival was provided by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Douglas Development Corporation, and other sponsors. For more information, visit www.alleyoopfest.com and www.dcalleymuseum.com. u

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East Side News by Taylor Barden Golden

MVT Takes a Night Out

The neighborhood of Mount Vernon Triangle (MVT) was the safest place in the District on Aug. 1 as it hosted local law enforcement officials from all branches to meet and celebrate with the community. The Community Improvement District (CID) hosted a National Night Out event at Milian Park to foster deeper relationships between neighbors and the officials who serve them. Businesses were also out in full force to show their support to the neighborhood and, of course, hand out free goodies. National Night Out is a nationwide community-building campaign that generates support for, and participation in, local anticrime and emergency preparedness programs. According to its mission statement, National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. It also provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. The events are different in every location; some host block parties in smaller communities or parades and festivals for larger locations.

This is the second time that MVT has hosted the event. “We were thrilled to once again host National Night Out, which connected dozens of residents with District agencies, first responders, and local businesses in a celebration of our community and the strong ties that unite us,” said CID President and CEO Kenyattah Robinson. “Our community partnerships are critically important to the quality of life enjoyed by our residents, office workers, and visitors, and joining the city and other neighborhoods for this important evening was not only a strong symbol of our cohesiveness but was also great fun for all!” "28 Blocks," a 60x160 ft. mural by New York artist Garin Baker, on the wall of a One of the most important features vacant building at 1709 3rd St. NE. It honors those immigrants and freed slaves who of the event was getting the children in- built the Lincoln Memorial. Photo: Taylor Barden Golden volved with local law enforcement. Kids to the Penn Center wall with a special polymer could explore safety tips and check out a US Park glue. The artist will add a final coating and varnish Police SWAT Unit and a police cruiser with officers for UV and graffiti protection, which will protect of the Metropolitan Police Department’s Asian the work with minimal upkeep for many years, an Liaison Unit, and meet (and pet!) a police horse. element especially important to DGS. Parents could enjoy free bites from A Baked Joint “We want our public buildings to engage resifeaturing housemade breads with olive oil and jams, dents, visitors and elevate our communities,” said smoothies from Tropical Smoothie Cafe, and small Zach Dobelbower, DGS director of sustainability bites from Texas de Brazil. And it wouldn’t be an and energy. “28 Blocks” is an epic and beautiful pubMVT event without fresh hot popcorn from 5th lic work of art that explores history, social justice, and Street Ace Hardware. the relationship between our built environment, nature, and people. We hope it inspires and connects people.” An addition to the murals that currently surround that section of the Metropolitan Branch NoMa is again giving its wall space for the sake of Trail (MBT), the work will create “a unique and artart, this time the facade of Penn Center at 1709 ful space that encourages healthy lifestyles and enThird St. NE. The Energy and Sustainability diviables all residents to thrive and take part in a collecsion of the Department of General Services (DGS) tive, equitable and sustainable future.” has enlisted the talents of artist Garin Baker to Penn Center has increasingly become a hub paint a mural on the outer wall of the government for local biking life. The block is close to the MBT building, in keeping with NoMa’s bend toward the and houses a DGS bike fix-it station and a Capital artistic. Baker began the project in early August and Bikeshare. DGS hopes that the mural will revitalize worked throughout the month to complete the 60 x and beautify the highly visible section of the neigh160-foot mural entitled “28 Blocks.” borhood and bring everyone together around the “28 Blocks” tells the story of the building of the true story of the creation of one of the city’s most base structure of the Lincoln Memorial. It depicts powerful memorials. the immigrants and freed slaves who toiled to move DGS Director Greer Johnson Gillis hopes each block of the 19-foot-high, 150-ton marble the mural will serve as “a celebration of unsung sculpture of the memorial into place. The mural was American heroes, trails, history, urban landscape, hand-painted on 156 individual sections of paracommunity, and as a beacon for the way that muchute cloth in the artist’s studio and will be secured

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CID President and CEO Kenyattah Robinson with two law enforcement officials. Photo: MVT CID

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rals connect people, buildings and the environment.”

A Park Has No Name

Apparently “Third and L” is not an appropriate name for a park, so the NoMa Parks Foundation is hoping that the public will help it get creative. The foundation is seeking public input for names for new parks that will be completed within the year: Third and L and NoMa Green. Neighbors and community members are encouraged to propose names at www.ImagineNoMaParks.org through Aug. 25. NoMa Green is the 2.5-acre green space north of New York Avenue and adjacent to the MBT. The park currently being referred to as Third and L is, you guessed it, at Third and L streets NE. Once the neighbors have given their ideas, the list of names will be narrowed to four or five choices and released to the community for a vote. However, it is up to Mayor Bowser’s office to choose the final monikers. At the August NoMa Parks meeting, attendees got to hear from both design teams about updated plans and from a representative of Blue Skye Construction, which was selected as the general contractor for the Third and L park. Construction began on that lot in mid-August. The foundation is hoping that people dig into the past and choose a name that exemplifies the neighborhood and the District itself. It wants the name to serve the test of time and unify the community around the new green spaces in the developing NoMa neighborhood. Taylor Barden Golden is a real estate agent with The Stokes Group at McEnearney Associates Inc. A former Hill staffer, Taylor lives in Brentwood with her husband, two dogs, and a cat. Get in touch: taylor@midcitydcnews.com; @rtaylorb. u

spent most of this summer mad as hell. I was mad as hell because the US Senate tried to rip health insurance away from 41,000 District citizens and we had no senators here to lend their voice or exercise their vote on the matter. I was mad as hell because this issue, like every other issue before the Senate in our country’s history, left out the voice and vote of the people of the District of Columbia. And I was mad as hell because many Democratic senators spent weeks urging the American people to “Call Your Senators,” yet they are mute on whether or not the people of DC should have senators of our own. Yes, I was mad at Sen. Mitch McConnell for his unprincipled legislative moves to subvert an open and transparent process, but I expect this of him. He’s a man whose moral compass constantly searches for true north but never finds it. I expect the worst from Mitch because he cares little about principle, process, or policy and only cares for politics. I have a low bar for him and he never fails to lower it further. On the other side of the aisle, however, are those I think highly of, yet their silence on the political status of the District of Columbia brings me great pain. I’ll call them the “Call Your Senator Caucus” because they preach about participatory democracy, and in many ways they have legislative track records to back it up, except when it come to the people of the District of Columbia. During the healthcare debate, they took to Twitter, Facebook, TV, and the steps of the Capitol to implore Americans to be more engaged in the democratic process, to raise our voices, and to help influence the legislative process, yet they are mute on democracy for the people of DC. The Call Your Senator Caucus is made up of Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.). All good people with legislative records I largely agree with, but of the caucus members only Booker and Schatz are cosponsors of the DC statehood bill. Every single time I heard or saw senators urging Americans to call their senators, both quietly and at times not so quietly, I said, “Dammit, I don’t have senators to call!”

Mad as Hell!

Don’t Tread on the District! by Josh Burch We cannot let these senators turn a blind eye toward our current status nor our pursuit for equality. It’s time for those of us in the District to call the Call Your Senator Caucus and ask them to support our right to have our own senators. Call these offices and tell them that we pay taxes ($26 billion annually, more than 20 states), we have a greater population than two states (Vermont and Wyoming), and we overwhelmingly voted for DC statehood last fall (86 percent in favor) using the limited vote we have to express our democratic desire to be equal partners in the American union. Tell them we desperately want to call our senators, but we need their help and support to make it happen. Urge them to cosponsor S. 1278, the Washington, DC, Admission Act. If you too are mad as hell, or moderately upset, or minutely disturbed by the fact that we have no senators to call, give the Call Your Senator Caucus a call and ask them to stand with and up for the people of DC: Sen. Chris Murphy: 202-224-4041 Sen. Richard Blumenthal: 202-224-2823 Sen. Kamala Harris: 202-224-3553 Sen. Jeff Merkley: 202-224-3753 Sen. Martin Heinrich: 202-224-5521 I was mad as hell (and I still am), but being mad will not make us equal. Coordinated and targeted action will. Give them all a call and let us keep building a coalition of support for DC statehood. Josh Burch is a member of Neighbors United for DC Statehood (www.the51st.org), a group of residents who believe that community organizing and strategic congressional outreach are the foundation and driving force behind the DC statehood movement. He can be found at josh@unitedforstatehood.com or followed at @JBurchDC. u

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Bloomingdale Bites by Taylor Barden Golden

Aged to Perfection

The third week in August is Beer Week in DC, for those who haven’t left the District to beat the heat. The event is an eightday celebration of the growing local craft-brew scene that includes tastings, tap takeovers, educational programs, and beer pairing menus. Participation has exploded in recent years as more breweries pop up within the DC boundaries, and Bloomingdale’s Boundary Stone hosted one of the favorite events of the series: The Battle of the Barrel-Aged Beer. The battle pits local breweries against each other as they try to impress the judges (and the public) with their special barrel-aged brews. This year’s heavyweight lineup included battle veterans DC Brau, Atlas, Three Stars, and Port City, but it was the newcomer Right Proper that took the title. Each year’s winner gets to choose the beer or barrel style for the following year. Three Stars Brewing, last years’ defending champs, chose wine barrels for this year’s contest. The winner receives a dedicated tap line at Boundary Stone, a special Battle of the Barrel-Aged Beer trophy, and the “love, admiration and respect of beer drinkers across DC.” This years’ judges were Fritz Hahn of The Washington Post, Dan Silverman, the Prince of Petworth, John Fleury of DC Beer, and Boundary Stone’s own Doug Farkas. “Once again the Battle of the Barrel-Aged Beer was an awesome event. Each year our local breweries continue to up the ante with better and better entries for the competition, and this year really highlighted the immense talent in the DC beer scene,” explained owner Colin McDonough. “We were thrilled to have five local participants including newcomers Right Proper who ended up taking home the title." “Boundary Stone is one of the best pubs in the District and have been supporters of Right Proper since day one. Naturally we Barrel-aged brews on would want to partner display at Boundary Stone. Photo: Boundary Stone with them as much as

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possible and are incredibly grateful that they feel the same,” said William Bruder of Right Proper. “We were super humbled to receive such praise and surprised because of how stiff the competition was. We'll proudly display the trophy in our tasting room as we get ready to defend the title next year!” Throughout September, Boundary Stone will be hosting its Monday open mic nights as usual. It will also have two concerts as part of its summer series: Crack Spliff ( Jazz Trio) on Sept. 9 and Los Caribbeat (Music from the Caribbean, Africa and Detroit) on Sept. 16.

Bloomingdale Day

This month saw the first ever Bloomingdale Block Party, and judging by the participation, it will not be the last. More than 250 neighbors from all over Bloomingdale came to celebrate each other and the local businesses that help sustain (and feed) their slice of Northeast DC. The event was organized by a group of seven local volunteers with the assistance of NextDoor.com. “The small group came together seeking a way to build community bonds and trust in a rapidly growing and changing population,” explained Lena Beth Schneider, one of volunteer team members. “Neighbors old and young, longtime residents, and families new to the area came together over food, games, and dancing to celebrate our wonderful neighborhood and community. We wanted to see a neighborhood where folks said hello to each other on the street and feel involved in keeping their community safe, happy, and engaged. The Bloomingdale First Annual Block Party was a step toward that vision.” The event was a potluck-style barbecue, stocked primarily by the planning team and supplemented by neighbor contributions. The party also found lots of support from community businesses. Crisp Kitchen & Bar offered the group a

Vendors serve up goodies at LeDroit Community Day. Photo: Taylor Barden Golden

place to meet every Monday to plan, as well as lemonade and iced tea for the event. DC Mini Supermarket on First Street NW donated ice, and Mount Bethel Baptist Church donated tables and chairs for the event. DC Water provided 200 water bottles as giveaways. Even though this was their first attempt at a neighborhood event, according to Schneider, the planning team was thrilled with the turnout and is already planning next year’s bash.

LeDroit In Full Force

The LeDroit Park Civic Association hosted their annual LeDroit Community Day at the end of the month to celebrate the neighbors, new and old, and the businesses that keep LeDroit moving. With one full block roped off for games, food, drinks and bubbles, kids and parents got to spend a lovely day outside connecting with neighbors and local officials who represent them. The event was well-attended and included participation from all parts of the community. “The event is critical for neighbors to get to know one another, make new connections, talk about issues of importance to the community, and just have fun,” explained Ethan Arnheim, vice president of the LeDroit Park Civic Association. “It is also key to get our local businesses involved. We were thrilled by the support

from local businesses, including Inizio salon and Electric Cat Scratch tattoos, which just opened in the past year,” said Arnheim. It was also an opportunity for the businesses to enmesh themselves even more in their local community. Electric Cat Scratch was on hand to give temporary tattoos to the kids (and ended up doing more on adults than on their children). “Many of our neighbors have already become our clients and our friends, and we were given the opportunity to meet the rest of our neighbors and other local businesses in LeDroit Park,” explained the ECS team. “Having the general negative stigma of a tattoo shop, we wanted to make ourselves available and approachable, beyond our daily “dad joke” sandwich board and water bowl. What better way to make a good impression on parents than getting their children interested in tattoos?” Local organizations on hand, included the LeDroit Park market, Elks Lodge, The Royal, Inizio, Shaw's Tavern, and Nellie's. Taylor Barden Golden is a real estate agent with The Stokes Group at McEnearney Associates Inc. A former Hill staffer, Taylor lives in Brentwood with her husband, two dogs, and a cat. She’s always on the lookout for new places to explore and ways to spend time outside. Get in touch: taylor@ midcitydcnews.com; @rtaylorb. u

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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. At this family day, on Sept. 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., learn about the significant contributions women have made. The day will feature presentations by women in the field, hands-on activities and stories. The National Air and Space Museum is at Independence Avenue at Sixth Street SW. airandspace.si.edu.

Photo: Bruce Guthrie

Thaddeus Stevens School to Reopen

Mayor Bowser, Deputy Mayor for Education Niles, and District of Columbia Public Schools Chancellor Wilson have announced a multi-agency plan to reopen the historic Thaddeus Stevens School as an infant and toddler child development center and an expansion of School Without Walls at Francis-Stevens. The Thaddeus Stevens Elementary School is at 1050 21st St. NW. Built in 1868 as one of Washington, DC’s first publicly-funded schools for African-American children, the school was closed in 2008. The school was named in honor of Thaddeus Stevens, a Pennsylvania congressman and prominent abolitionist who championed free schools for all. The Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, the Deputy Mayor for Education, the DC Department of General Services, and DC Public Schools will oversee the renovation of the historic site. The project will be completed by the development team of Akridge and Argos Group.

Discovery Theater on the Mall

On Oct. 4, 5 and 26, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m., African Roots/Latino Soul. How many cultures can we be? This vibrant play explores what it means to be Latino, African American and proud, growing up in the heart of the American melting pot. Written with the Young Playwrights’ Theater, this is a story of the triumphs of today’s multicultural kids. For ages 6 to 12. These shows are at the Smithsonian Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW. Tickets are $6 per child, $3 for under two and $8 for adults. discoverytheater.org.

Boomerang Pirate Ship Family Boat Tours

SAAM on Safari

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to venture on a jungle safari? On Sept. 16, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., take a walk on the wild side with Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) and find out. Challenge yourself with a photo scavenger hunt—see if you can spot the animals hiding throughout the museum. Make your own binoculars at one of the craft tables and enjoy treats from the café. SAAM is at Eighth and F Streets NW. americanart.si.edu.

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Family Boomerang Pirate Ship Boat Tours are offered every weekend through October on Saturdays at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Board in the commercial vessel boarding zone at the Georgetown Waterfront at the end of 31st Street NW. Tickets are $20. Read more and purchase tickets at boomerangpirateship. com/dc-pirate-ship-cruises.

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Michael Cotter’s Blue Sky Puppet Theatre performs “If Pigs Could Fly” on Sept. 16. Photo: Judith Cotter

Saturday Mornings at The National

Washington International Horse

Visit the National Theatre on select Saturday mornings for free programs that engage and inspire young minds. Saturday programming is best suited for children 4 to 10. Siblings and friends of other ages are always welcome. Performances take place Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the Helen Hayes Gallery. The National Theatre is at 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Tickets may be reserved one week prior to the performance. The reservation system closes at 10 a.m. on the Friday before the performance but walk-ins are welcome if there is room. Register and get more information at thenationaldc.org. Here’s the fall lineup: Sept. 9, Bright Star Theatre – Alice in Wonderland; Sept. 16, Blue Sky Puppet Theatre – If Pigs Could Fly; Sept. 23, Michael Shwedick – Reptile World; Sept. 30, Groovy Nate.

Race for Every Child 5k and Kids’ Dash

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

President Lincoln’s Cottage Freedom 5k

On Sept. 16, join the Freedom 5k and Family Day to run, walk and play like Lincoln. Come for just the race, just Family Day activities or stick around for both. Please note, register for the Freedom 5k. All Family Day activities, while free, is required for a head count. President Lincoln’s Cottage is at 140 Rock Creek Church Rd. NW. lincolncottage.org.

DAR Family Events

On Sept. 16, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., find out what how people made clothes in the early days of America. Brush and spin wool to make yarn, then weave it into cloth. This is a free, walk-in event. Daughters of the American Revolution Headquarters is at 1776 D St. NW. 202-628-1776. dar.org.

Night Train 57: A Folk Opera

From Oct. 6 to 8, at the Kennedy Center, enter the freewheeling musical world of Grammy win-

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ner Dan Zanes, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Claudia Eliaza, and percussionist Yuriana Sobrino for an interactive folk opera that takes audiences on a farout ride to the galaxies and back. During a joyous duskto-dawn trip through the stars, passengers on Night Train 57 will discover the power of friendship and community with the sounds of 21stcentury handmade sing-along music. This world-premiere adventure welcomes travelers of all ages and sensory levels. $20. It is most enjoyed by ages three, up. kennedy-center.org.

Comedy Theatre for Kids Coming Soon

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

WIHS Kids’ Day 2017 will take place Oct. 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Outdoor activities will be held in front of the Hotel Monaco at 700 F St. NW and face painting and other events will be held on the Capital One Arena concourse. wihs.org.

Last Chance this Season for Kids to Run the Bases

Kids ages 4 to 12 can run the bases after some Sunday home games. Kids Run the Bases begins immediately following the game, weather permitting. The remaining date this year is Sept. 16. washington.nationals.mlb.com.

Arena Stage Family Fun Pack

Arena Stage’s Family Fun Pack offers four seats for only $125. Orders must include a minimum of two patrons between ages 5 and 17 per Family Fun Pack and cannot be combined with any other offer or applied

Constitution Family Day

On Sept. 17, 1787 after delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia debated compromised and came up with a new framework of government. They signed the document that today lives in the Rotunda and is visited by millions of people from all around the world. On Sept. 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., celebrate 230 years of the Constitution with hands-on discovery at the National Archives. nara.gov. Photo: Courtesy of our founding fathers and the National Archives

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the next day, join a special sleepover at the National Archives Museum. Spend the night next to America’s most precious treasures: The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. During the fall’s space-themed sleepover, intrepid explorers will learn from NASA astronaut George Zamka about the mysteries of

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Disney On Ice

Disney’s Moana voyages onto the ice for the first time as Disney On Ice presents “Dare to Dream.” Hosts Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse lead audi-

Family Dances at Glen Echo

On Sept. 3, Oct. 8, and Nov. 12, 3 to 5 p.m., the Folklore Society of Greater Washington hosts an afternoon dancing with your children to live music and called dances. All ages are welcome. Admission is $5 for ages 4 and older. Glen Echo Park is at 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD. 301-634-2222. glenechopark.org.

Imagination Stage Announces 2017-2018 Season “Tell a Story”

In the 2017-2018 season, Imagination Stage brings to the theatre familiar stories and new ones, introducing audiences to both fresh charac“Blancaflor” is a bilingual fairy tale about a brave magic maiden. Illusters and old friends. Here’s the tration: Tesa González, tesagonzalez.com lineup: The Smartest Girl in the World, Oct. 7 to 29; Charlotte’s Web, Nov. 18 to Jan. 7; In this charming Spanish fairy tale with music and puppets, a prince promises to complete a series of impossible tasks to return The Princess & The Pauperto his kingdom, but he can only succeed with help from the brave maiden Blancaflor. Blancaflor is at GALA Theatre, 3333 14th -A Bollywood Tale, Feb. 10 to St. NW, starting Oct. 7. Tickets are on sale now; $12, adult and $10, child. galatheatre.org. March 18; Robin Hood, April 14 to May 20; You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, June 23 ences on an expedition across raging seas and snowto Aug. 12. Subscriptions to the 2017-2018 seaspace travel. Dive into our nation’s treasured recovered mountains in this action-packed extravason are now on sale. Priced at $60, subscribers will cords including historic NASA files. Explore the ganza. The beloved characters from Disney’s Beauty be able to attend all five productions. Flex Packs museum with a scavenger hunt. Sleep in the Roand the Beast, Frozen, Tangled and Cinderella visit are also now available, which can be purchased for tunda near the Declaration of Independence and Fairfax from Sept. 29 to Oct. 8 for 11 performances seven or more tickets. Subscribe by calling the Box Constitution. Guests will be treated to movies at the EagleBank Arena. Tickets start at $20 and can Office at 301-280-1660. Single tickets, priced $10 in the museum’s William G. McGowan Theater be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets via charge and up, go on sale Aug. 14. imaginationstage.org. before turning in for the night. The next mornby phone at 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com and ing enjoy breakfast including pancakes flipped by at the EagleBank Arena box office. Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero! $125 per attendee. This sleepover is recommended A night of adventure awaits at the National ArHave a tip for the Kids & Family Notebook, email it to for children 8 to 12. Chaperones must be over 21. chives. On Oct. 14 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 a.m. bulletinboard@hillrag.com. u All adults must be accompanied by a child. Sign

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Harris Teeter

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Shaw Library

945 Rhode Island AVE NW

Bank of Georgetown

1301 U St NW

Harris Teeter

1201 First St, NE

Shaw Mainstreet

875 N Street, NW, Suite 201

Beau Thai

1550 7th St. NW

Home Rule

1807 14th Street, NW

Shaw Metro

1800 7th st NW

Ben’s Chilli Bowl

1213 U ST NW

Howard Founders Library

500 Howard Place, NW

Shaw Metro Street Box - NE Corner 8th & R Streets., NW

Big Bad Woof

117 Carroll ST NW

Howard University

2225 Georgia Avenue, NW

Shaw Metro Street Box - NE Corner 7th & S Streets., NW

Big Bear

1700 1st ST NW

Java House (Deliver on 17th & Q) 1645 Q ST NW

Showtime Lounge

113 Rhode Island Ave. NW

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1836 First St. NW

Kafe Bohem

602 Florida Avenue, NW

Simon Vintage

1911 9th Street, NW

Bread for the City

1525 7th Street NW

Kennedy Recreation Center

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Skynear Design Gallery

1800 Wyoming Avenue, NW

Bus Boys & Poets

1025 5th ST NW

Lettie Gooch

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SMASH Records

2314 18th Street, NW

Bus Boys & Poets

2021 14th ST NW

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1730 7th Street, NW

Solid Core

1821 7th Street, NW

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Logan Hardware

1734 14th St NW

Starbucks

1425 P St NW

Cambria Hotel

899 O St. NW

Lost & Found

1240 9th St. NW

Starbucks

2225 Georgia AVE NW

Cantania Bakery

1404 North Capitol NW

Marriott Hotel

901 Massachusetts Ave NW

Starbucks

1301 Connecticut Ave, NW

Capitol Food Market

1634 North Capitol St.

MLK Library

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Studio Theatre Street Box

14th & P Street, NW

CCN Office

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1200 9th ST NW

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80 T St. NW

Chinatown Coffee

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900 U St NW

The Coffee Bar

1201 S St NW

City First Bank

1432 U ST NW

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87 Florida Ave. NW

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1620 V ST NW

City Paws Hospital

1823 14th St NW

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155 L ST NW

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151 Q Street, NE

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1606 17th ST NW

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2459 18th ST NW

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1443 P St NW

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905 U Street, NW

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1275 First St. SE

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1535 7th St. NW

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11th & U Streets, NW

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1301 U ST NW

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2129 14th ST NW

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11th & U Streets, NW

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3031 14th ST NW

Pekoe Acupuncture

1410 9th Street, NW

U Street Wine & Beer

1351 U St NW

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1000 U ST NW

Peregrine Epresso

1718 14th St NW

Universal Gear

1919 14th Street, NW

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1418 P ST NW

Petco Unleashed

1200 First St. NE

Unleashed

1550 7th St. NW

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1637 P Street, NW

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901 Rhode Island Ave, NW

Uprising Muffin Company

1817 7th St NW

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400 Massachusettes AVE NW

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1336 9th ST NW

Velvet Lounge

915 U Street, NW

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1900 7th ST NW

Planet Pet

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1612 U St NW

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917 U Street, NW

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5015 Connecticut Ave, NW

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1325 14th ST NW

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Rahama African Restaurant

1924 9th Street, NW

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1851 7th Street, NW

Drafting Table

1529 14th ST NW

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2000 14th ST NW

Whole Foods Yellow Box

1440 P Street NW

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1739 New Jersey Ave NW

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14th & U Street, NW

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1348 U Street, NW

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1426 9th ST NW

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1350 Pennsylvania AVE NW

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900 M ST NW

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624 T St. NW

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101 Rhode Island AVE NW

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645 Florida Avenue, NW

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1306 U Street NW

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1924 14th St NW

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801 Rhode Island Ave, NW

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606 Florida Avenue, NW

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2123 14th St NW

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1345 Park RD NW

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490 L St. NW

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1711 Rhode Island Ave, NW

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1747 Columbia RD NW

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1830 1st ST NW

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1400 7th St NW

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1701 Corcoran ST NW

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1101 7th St. NW

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

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Homes Adams Morgan 1727 SEATON ST NW

$1,037,500

Bloomingdale 1743 1ST ST NW 2126 FLAGLER PL NW 58 RANDOLPH PL NW

$815,000 $924,600 $935,000

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Brookland 1009 DOUGLAS ST NE 107 URELL PL NE 1244 JACKSON ST NE 1250 HAMLIN ST NE 12601262 LAWRENCE ST NE 1349 MICHIGAN AVE NE 1352 KEARNY ST NE 1352 NEWTON ST NE 1409 FRANKLIN ST NE 1425 OTIS ST NE 207 BRYANT ST NE 216 ADAMS ST NE 25 MICHIGAN AVE NE 2610 4TH ST NE 2622 10TH ST NE 2917 7TH ST NE 4722 6TH PL NE 563 REGENT PL NE 573 REGENT PL NE 577 REGENT PL NE 620 FARADAY PL NE 633 FRANKLIN ST NE 641 GIRARD ST NE 706 DECATUR PL NE 904 JACKSON ST NE 913 VARNUM ST NE

$460,000 $376,950 $725,000 $450,000 $660,000 $609,000 $675,000 $883,250 $675,000 $600,000 $740,000 $690,000 $705,000 $625,000 $599,000 $525,000 $440,000 $764,000 $800,000 $725,000 $449,900 $705,000 $515,000 $625,000 $616,000 $745,000

Columbia Heights 1008 OTIS PL NW 1365 QUINCY ST NW 1422 OAK ST NW 1486 NEWTON ST NW 1518 NEWTON ST NW 2925 11TH ST NW 3232 WARDER ST NW 3315 SHERMAN AVE NW 3910 KANSAS AVE NW 4016 GEORGIA AVE NW 445 KENYON ST NW 445 NEWTON PL NW 623 GRESHAM PL NW 716 QUINCY ST NW 917 EUCLID ST NW 747 PRINCETON PL NW

$960,000 $1,005,000 $555,970 $742,300 $825,000 $654,000 $615,000 $570,000 $700,000 $1,367,000 $521,000 $674,900 $550,000 $680,000 $679,000 $795,000

Dupont Circle 1822 16TH ST NW 1910 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW 1518 T ST NW

$1,510,000 $1,363,000 $1,449,000

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Eckington 127 RHODE ISLAND AVE NE 150 U ST NE 1743 N CAPITOL ST NE

$750,000 $631,000 $850,000

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1925 1ST ST NE 232 RANDOLPH PL NE 32 TODD PL NE 41 RANDOLPH PL NW 42 QUINCY PL NE 44 QUINCY PL NE 53 Q ST NE

$450,000 $400,000 $625,000 $675,000 $915,000 $675,000 $830,000

H Street 1123 I ST NE 1239 WYLIE ST NE

$701,000 $590,000

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Kalorama 2121 S ST NW

$2,900,000

Ledroit Park 132 U ST NW 134 ADAMS ST NW 139 ADAMS ST NW 2315 1ST ST NW

$1,100,000 $910,000 $840,000 $1,475,000

Logan Circle 1110 P ST NW

$1,355,000

Manor Park 223 RITTENHOUSE ST NW

$660,000

Michigan Park 1615 WEBSTER ST NE 3922 20TH ST NE 3947 19TH ST NE

$520,000 $525,000 $541,125

Mount Pleasant 1623 IRVING ST NW 1709 IRVING ST NW 1729 PARK RD NW 1751 KILBOURNE PL NW 2815 18TH ST NW

$1,416,000 $1,213,200 $1,565,000 $1,578,000 $999,000

Old City #1 1012 9TH ST NE 1112 ABBEY PL NE 1114 6TH ST NE 114 15TH ST SE 1243 WALTER ST SE 1348 C ST NE 1385 F ST NE 1709 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE 1728 D ST NE 1806 BAY ST SE 1825 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE 1836 BAY ST SE 1916 C ST NE 2013 BENNING RD NE 226 12TH PL NE 231 10TH ST NE 238 10TH ST NE 323 L ST NE 326 18TH ST NE 328 16TH ST NE 412 10TH ST NE 415 I ST NE 430 20TH ST NE 437 5TH ST NE 439 20TH ST NE 611 18TH ST NE 638 L ST NE

$699,000 $730,500 $840,000 $647,000 $580,000 $575,000 $710,000 $565,000 $615,000 $684,500 $810,000 $550,000 $759,000 $631,000 $560,000 $869,000 $1,330,000 $668,350 $465,000 $535,000 $860,000 $515,000 $416,500 $817,777 $640,000 $365,000 $640,000

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651 20TH ST NE 717 3RD ST NE 726 MARYLAND AVE NE 914 6TH ST NE 918 9TH ST NE

$303,250 $945,000 $859,000 $625,000 $732,500

Old City #2 1601 15TH ST NW 1727 S ST NW 1804 S ST NW 1808 CORCORAN ST NW 2014 HILLYER PL NW 208 BATES ST NW 2249 12TH ST NW 31 N ST NW 804 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW

$2,020,000 $1,877,000 $1,250,000 $950,000 $1,625,000 $735,000 $1,174,000 $826,000 $1,250,000

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Petworth 330 ALLISON ST NW 36 SHERMAN CIR NW 3814 4TH ST NW 4005 8TH ST NW 406 SHEPHERD ST NW 4213 8TH ST NW 4329 3RD ST NW 4415 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW 4417 3RD ST NW 4423 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW 4702 5TH ST NW 4903 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW 5023 7TH PL NW 516 VARNUM ST NW 5209 5TH ST NW 5211 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW 5311 2ND ST NW 5419 7TH ST NW 718 HAMILTON ST NW

$736,000 $470,000 $795,000 $849,000 $690,000 $799,900 $500,000 $530,000 $630,000 $843,400 $835,000 $439,000 $675,000 $950,000 $619,000 $665,000 $420,000 $455,000 $699,900

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723 VARNUM ST NW 909 WEBSTER ST NW 921 FARRAGUT ST NW 426 LONGFELLOW ST NW

$525,000 $610,000 $740,000 $583,000

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Shaw 1526 MARION ST NW 1714 9TH ST NW 429 R ST NW 445 RIDGE ST NW

$750,000 $1,250,000 $789,000 $995,000

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Trinidad 1121 ORREN ST NE 1140 16TH ST NE 1209 OATES ST NE 1221 17TH ST NE 1266 PENN ST NE 1283 OATES ST NE 1610 LEVIS ST NE 1754 LYMAN PL NE 1826 M ST NE 1827 L ST NE 840 21ST ST NE

$699,900 $386,000 $325,000 $665,000 $380,750 $540,000 $505,000 $555,000 $650,000 $613,000 $340,000

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Woodley Park

2230 CATHEDRAL AVE NW $1,665,000 4

Condo 14th Street Corridor 1514 Q ST NW #1 1514 Q ST NW #3 1514 Q ST NW #2 1514 Q ST NW #4

$750,000 $1,198,000 $1,050,000 $1,325,199

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2125 14TH ST NW #625 1390 V ST NW #307

$390,000 $425,000

Adams Morgan 1608 BELMONT ST NW #B 2301 CHAMPLAIN ST NW #113 2301 CHAMPLAIN ST NW #114 2301 CHAMPLAIN ST NW #206 2410 17TH ST NW #309 2426 ONTARIO RD NW #205

$702,000 $499,000 $494,500 $445,000 $795,000 $417,000

Bloomingdale 17 V ST NW #1 1730 1ST ST NW #2 59 RANDOLPH PL NW #1 207 R ST NW #2

$680,000 $785,000 $660,000 $520,000

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

Brookland 1031 MICHIGAN AVE NE #4 15 HAWTHORNE CT NE #15 2615 4TH ST NE #302 2701 4TH ST NE #101 315 EVARTS ST NE #109 711 JACKSON ST NE #2

$248,000 $250,500 $245,874 $349,000 $265,000 $525,000

1 1 1 2 1 2

Central 1121 24TH ST NW #201 1121 24TH ST NW #305 1133 14TH ST NW #1202 1230 23RD ST NW #603 1830 JEFFERSON PL NW #7 2201 L ST NW #712 2425 L ST NW #421 400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #712 616 E ST NW #723 631 D ST NW #726 631 D ST NW #837 777 7TH ST NW #1001 912 F ST NW #1108 925 H ST NW #602

$279,900 $495,000 $515,000 $422,500 $675,000 $289,900 $621,500 $578,000 $585,000 $580,000 $450,000 $347,000 $829,000 $1,325,000

City Center 925 H ST NW #703

$725,000

Columbia Heights 1101 FAIRMONT ST NW #9 1201 KENYON ST NW #2 1201 KENYON ST NW #5 1323 CLIFTON ST NW #3 1324 EUCLID ST NW #303 1332 BELMONT ST NW #102 1333 EUCLID ST NW #PH-1 1354 EUCLID ST NW #303A 1354 EUCLID ST NW #403A 1419 CLIFTON ST NW #203 1421 COLUMBIA RD NW #406 1438 MERIDIAN PL NW #LL06 1441 SPRING RD NW #302 1451 BELMONT ST NW #418 1451 BELMONT ST NW #PH-423 1453 GIRARD ST NW #5 1527 PARK RD NW #202 2608 SHERMAN AVE NW #B-04 2656 15TH ST NW #104 2750 14TH ST NW #PH3 3013 11TH ST NW #1 3101 SHERMAN AVE NW ##102 3101 SHERMAN AVE NW #101 3101 SHERMAN AVE NW #301 3532 13TH ST NW #1 3573 WARDER ST NW #7 3573 WARDER ST NW #8 3900 14TH ST NW #508 3902 14TH ST NW #517 455 LURAY PL NW #1 526 KENYON ST NW #103 610 IRVING ST NW #204 610 IRVING ST NW #301 610 IRVING ST NW #303 760 GIRARD ST NW #202 772 GIRARD ST NW #3E 912 SHEPHERD ST NW #303

$510,000 $550,000 $1,300,000 $488,000 $570,000 $830,000 $820,000 $580,000 $775,000 $480,000 $405,000 $295,000 $379,900 $699,000 $745,000 $825,000 $325,000 $255,000 $365,000 $739,900 $472,900 $240,000 $350,000 $399,999 $735,000 $570,000 $550,000 $357,000 $335,400 $642,500 $260,000 $352,600 $490,000 $336,500 $360,000 $725,000 $335,000

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

Dupont Circle 1260 21ST ST NW #103 1260 21ST ST NW #202 1260 21ST ST NW #504 1280 21ST ST NW #503 1301 20TH ST NW #801 1401 17TH ST NW #208 1612 Q ST NW #6 1717 P ST NW #C 1736 WILLARD ST NW #505 2010 KALORAMA RD NW #103 1260 21ST ST NW #609 1625 Q ST NW #102 1727 R ST NW #101 1740 18TH ST NW #T3 2119 N ST NW #5 1 SCOTT CIR NW #2

$301,000 $342,500 $325,000 $460,000 $255,000 $399,999 $560,000 $1,045,000 $321,000 $310,000 $340,000 $665,000 $515,000 $257,000 $339,900 $275,000

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

Eckington 1831 2ND ST NE #305 1831 2ND ST NE #402 1831 2ND ST NE #406 1831 2ND ST NE #409 219 T ST NE #404 28 T ST NE #1

$297,000 $420,000 $284,900 $279,000 $350,000 $739,000

Foggy Bottom 2401 H ST NW #507 522 21ST ST NW #806

$295,000 $230,000

Gallery Place 777 7TH ST NW #915 915 E ST NW #1009

$395,000 $487,500

1 2 1 1 2 3 1 0 1 1

Kalorama 1820 KALORAMA RD NW #1 1822 CALVERT ST NW #1 1849 KALORAMA RD NW #3 1851 COLUMBIA RD NW #305 1863 MINTWOOD PL NW #2 1910 KALORAMA RD NW #502 1939 BELMONT RD NW #1119 1954 COLUMBIA RD NW #109 2003 COLUMBIA RD NW #2003 2010 KALORAMA RD NW #101 2022 COLUMBIA RD NW #303 2032 BELMONT RD NW #628 2227 20TH ST NW #206 2412 19TH ST NW #39 2413 20TH ST NW #4 2006 COLUMBIA RD NW #20

$710,000 $620,000 $730,000 $395,000 $714,000 $369,000 $800,000 $180,000 $864,000 $499,000 $410,000 $324,500 $570,000 $755,000 $553,000 $755,000

Ledroit Park 64 W ST NW #1 64 W ST NW #2 64 W ST NW #3

$550,000 $645,000 $656,000

Logan Circle 1125 12TH ST NW #62 1326 VERMONT AVE NW #5 1401 CHURCH ST NW #317 1444 CHURCH ST NW #209 1449 CORCORAN ST NW #1 2125 14TH ST NW #325 1239 VERMONT AVE NW #403 1300 N ST NW #401 1300 N ST NW #408 1300 N ST NW #416 1317 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #206 1320 13TH ST NW #11 1325 13TH ST NW #40 1401 CHURCH ST NW #126 1401 CHURCH ST NW #515 1515 15TH ST NW #227 1616 11TH ST NW #304 1418 11TH ST NW #3 1503 SWANN ST NW #B 1415 T ST NW #102 1415 T ST NW #202

$279,000 $419,000 $565,000 $709,000 $632,500 $585,000 $382,500 $800,000 $330,000 $435,000 $564,000 $585,000 $849,000 $760,000 $719,000 $900,000 $743,000 $501,000 $811,750 $345,000 $350,000

Mount Pleasant 1608 BELMONT ST NW #C

$729,900

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

1614 BELMONT ST NW #D 1700 EUCLID ST NW #B-3 1801 CALVERT ST NW #106 2410 17TH ST NW #303 2431 ONTARIO RD NW #1 3314 MOUNT PLEASANT ST NW #45 3423 BROWN ST NW #302

$795,000 $597,500 $331,500 $790,000 $618,750 $320,000 $662,500

Mount Vernon Sq. 555 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #612 910 M ST NW #401 555 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #106 1211 4TH ST NW #2

$449,000 $843,000 $409,000 $840,000

Old City #1 128 18TH ST SE #3 1342 MASSACHUSETTS AVE SE #C 1363 K ST SE #202 1391 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE #354 1391 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE #471 1469 A ST NE #1469 1702 D ST SE #1 1702 D ST SE #2 1820 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE #2 2 17TH ST SE #205 215 I ST NE #309 308 18TH PL NE #2 308 18TH PL NE #3 320 17TH SE #A 320 17TH ST SE #B 401 13TH ST NE #104 420 OKLAHOMA AVE NE #102 676 4TH ST NE #105 732 15TH ST SE #3

$571,000 $634,500 $300,000 $260,000 $545,000 $412,500 $700,000 $812,500 $720,000 $314,000 $700,000 $320,500 $330,000 $635,000 $715,000 $400,000 $282,699 $583,700 $499,000

Old City #2 1111 11TH ST NW #307 1124 10TH ST NW #3A 1207 N ST NW #G 1211 13TH ST NW #204 1300 N ST NW #805 1300 N ST NW #810 1390 V ST NW #501 1401 R ST NW #405 1420 N ST NW #914 1425 11TH ST NW #303 1440 CHURCH ST NW #604 1440 N ST NW #215 1441 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #M08 1444 CHURCH ST NW #205 1515 15TH ST NW #229 1545 18TH ST NW #506 1601 18TH ST NW #1016 1615 Q ST NW #1108 1615 Q ST NW #601 1711 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #108 1718 P ST NW #202 1728 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #201 1731 WILLARD ST NW #403 1737 P ST NW #201 1900 S ST NW #303 1910 T ST NW #31 2001 16TH ST NW #603 2111 11TH ST NW #3 301 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #1007 460 NEW YORK AVE NW #801 475 K ST NW #515 66 NEW YORK AVE NW #303 811 4TH ST NW #1002 811 4TH ST NW #1021 811 4TH ST NW #409 811 4TH ST NW #514

$640,000 $865,000 $504,000 $519,000 $680,000 $465,000 $479,000 $564,000 $238,700 $529,000 $1,295,000 $239,900 $499,000 $587,000 $945,000 $399,999 $422,000 $510,000 $391,000 $360,000 $415,000 $535,000 $327,384 $327,000 $565,000 $420,000 $575,000 $775,000 $585,000 $499,000 $903,000 $363,000 $418,000 $440,000 $442,900 $447,000

Penn Quarter 601 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW #910 616 E ST NW #1146 616 E ST NW #509 715 6TH ST NW #401

$460,000 $1,050,000 $442,500 $520,000

2 2 1 2 2 1 3

5109 2ND ST NW #3 5109 2ND ST NW #4 608 JEFFERSON ST NW #102 608 JEFFERSON ST NW #104 727 JEFFERSON ST NW #1 727 JEFFERSON ST NW #2 727 JEFFERSON ST NW #4 727 JEFFERSON ST NW #5

1 2 1 3

Shaw

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

1011 M ST NW #906

$374,999 $388,499 $270,000 $295,000 $487,000 $492,500 $555,000 $625,000 $739,900

2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 2

Trinidad 1274 SIMMS PL NE #4 1328 MONTELLO AVE NE #1 2221 M ST NE #102 2221 M ST NE #302

$335,000 $621,250 $245,000 $375,000

U Street Corridor 2100 11TH ST NW #305 2311 15TH ST NW #3 1931 17TH ST NW #103 2020 12TH ST NW #111 2020 12TH ST NW #301 2125 14TH ST NW #304

$732,000 $890,000 $275,000 $672,500 $555,000 $515,000

2 2 1 2 1 2 0 2 1 1

West End

1155 23RD ST NW #3-M $810,000 1 1155 23RD ST NW #6A $2,675,000 2 1155 23RD ST NW #6F $799,900 1 1155 23RD ST NW #N6C $1,360,000 2 1155 23RD ST NW #PH1F $787,000 1 2555 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW #411 $649,000 1

Coop Adams Morgan 2801 ADAMS MILL RD NW #103 1705 LANIER PL NW #201

$295,000 $325,000

Dupont Circle 1701 16TH ST NW #127 1701 16TH ST NW #142 1701 16TH ST NW #848 1701 16TH ST NW #152 1701 16TH ST NW #307 1701 16TH ST NW #424 1701 16TH ST NW #836

$334,300 $395,000 $393,670 $332,000 $200,000 $604,500 $460,000

Foggy Bottom 2475 VIRGINIA AVE NW #404 2700 VIRGINIA AVE NW #408 730 24TH ST NW #211 730 24TH ST NW #618 950 25TH ST NW #401-N

$535,001 $483,000 $285,000 $300,000 $160,000

Mount Pleasant 1705 LANIER PL NW #106 1801 CLYDESDALE PL NW #621 1820 CLYDESDALE PL NW #404

$319,000 $185,000 $451,000

Old City #1 1000 NEW JERSEY AVE SE #301 1000 NEW JERSEY AVE SE #825

$335,000 $242,500

Old City #2 1514 17TH ST NW #310 1514 17TH ST NW #506 1526 17TH ST NW #411 1701 16TH ST NW #614 u

$407,000 $415,000 $603,000 $249,000

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

1 3 1 1

Petworth 5109 2ND ST NW #1 5109 2ND ST NW #2

$361,500 $362,500

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