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CONTENTS

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08 calendar 12 black history month calendar 14 walter fauntroy reminisces

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spring into arts 17 Spring Into Arts • Kathleen Donner 24 Insatiable • Celeste McCall 26 Depeche Art • Phil Hutinet

Photo: One Life: Marian Anderson on page 12.

your neighborhood 28 Bulletin Board • Kathleen Donner 32 Shaw Streets • Pleasant Mann 34 ANC 6E • Pleasant Mann

at home 36 Changing Hands • Don Denton

kids and family 38 Notebook • Kathleen Donner

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WHAT’S ON WASHINGTON IN SERIES’ WOMEN COMPOSERS FESTIVAL AT GALA IN Series’ Women Composers Festival is a two-day festival celebrating female composers. It centers on two new stagings of operas by living artists—Here Be Sirens by Kate Soper (USA) and Ana y su Sombra by Gabriela Ortiz (Mexico). The festival on March 6 and 7, at GALA Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW, also features an opening gala concert, a Dorothy Fields cabaret and a love songs cabaret. All tickets are $25. inseries.org.

Get your steps in with this climb to a spectacular view. Photo: Danielle E. Thomas/Washington National Cathedral

NATIONAL CATHEDRAL ANGELS AND MONSTERS TOWER CLIMBS On Saturday, Feb. 1, 10:30 a.m. and Fridays, Feb. 14 and 21 at 2 p.m., you can climb the National Cathedral’s two western towers and get a close-up look at the many gargoyles and grotesques while visiting the open-air walkway wrapping around these two towers (about 125 feet above the ground). The climb ends on the very top of the northwest tower, which provides the best views of the Cathedral itself, and 360-degree views of the surrounding area (over 200 feet above the ground). $50. cathedral.org.

SHIPWRECK: A HISTORY PLAY ABOUT 2017 AT WOOLLY A group of well-meaning liberals gather at a farmhouse in upstate NY for a relaxing weekend. A son adopted from Kenya struggles to feel connected to his new family and country. And the 45th US President sends a history-altering dinner invitation. There is plenty of blame to spare as snow piles high, mountains crumble, and the wounds of the 2016 election break open. The mythology of America is re-written in real time as we are forced to grapple with the legend of a frightening New York man made from gold. At Woolly Mammoth, 641 D St. NW, from Feb. 10 to March 8. woollymammoth.net.

Gabriela Ortiz, composer of “Ana y su sombra,” a family opera. Presented by IN Series as part of the Women Composers Festival in March 2020 at GALA Hispanic Theatre. inseries.org. Photo: Martierene Alcántara

MARDI GRAS AT THE WHARF

Photo: Patrick Revord for The Wharf

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Can’t go to New Orleans? On Saturday, Feb. 22, 4 to 7 p.m., at the District Pier, the Wharf is celebrating Mardi Gras with a community-wide extravaganza featuring a spirited parade down Wharf Street, a dance party with live music on District Pier, and a special finale. Get special treats at your favorite neighborhood restaurants. They’ll also have activities and crafts for kids. And don’t forget to stop by the Caps Campfire at Camp Wharf for s’mores. wharfdc.com.

The mythology of America is re-written in real time in Shipwreck at Woolly Mammoth. Image by Cade Martin

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JONATHAN RICHMOND AND BONNIE “PRINCE” BILLY AT THE LINCOLN On Saturday, March 7, 8 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.), see punk rockers Jonathan Richmond and Bonnie Prince Billy at the Lincoln Theater. Jonathan Richman is a singer, songwriter and guitarist who has been playing music, recording and touring most of his life. Bonnie “Prince” Billy’s (stage name) music known for his honesty and punk aesthetic, has been likened to Americana, folk, punk and rock. $35. They share the stage at the Lincoln Theater, 1215 U St. NW. thelincolndc.com.

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ART AFTERWORDS: BROWN GIRL DREAMING AT NPG

BRENTANO STRING QUARTET On Friday, Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m., the Brentano Quartet performs at The Barnes at Wolf Trap with a program that pays homage to inspiration, both earthly and divine. Beethoven’s brilliant Quartet in A minor Op. 132 is followed by tributes by Mario Davidovsky and Mendelssohn. $42. wolftrap.org.

Mark Steinberg, Serena Canin, Nina Lee and Misha Amory. Photo: Juergen Frank

On Tuesday, Feb. 18, 5:30 to 7 p.m., join staff from the National Portrait Gallery and the DC Public Library for a monthly conversation about portraits and prose. Discuss a portrait from the museum’s collection in addition to Br own Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson. Jacqueline Woodson shares what it was like to grow up as an African American in South Carolina and New York during the 1960s and ’70s. Her vivid poems touch upon life at the end of the Jim Crow era and the growing awareness of the civil rights movement. You will discuss how activist Angela Davis is portrayed in Woodson’s memoir and in a photograph on view in the exhibition “In Mid-Sentence.” National Portrait Gallery, Eighth and F Streets, NW. npg. si.edu.

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BOY at Keegan. Through March 7. A male infant is raised as a girl after a terrible accident and repercussions unfold even two decades later. Anna Ziegler’s magical play explores love through the lens of a person in a new body. Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW, keegantheatre.org.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

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Music at Sixth & I. Feb. 15, Melissa Aldana Quartet, Feb. Amanda Shires Atmosphereless Tour; Feb. 18, Bat for Lashes; Feb. 29. Sixth & I, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org.

Story District’s Sucker for Love. Feb. 14, 8 PM. $30 to $40. Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. thelincolndc.com.

The Benefit at Studio Theatre. On Feb. 10, Studio Theatre is hosting A Celebration of Jeanine Tesori. $250. 1501 14th St. NW. studiotheatre.org. Valentine’s Day Handi-hour Pop-up. Feb. 14, 5 to 7 PM. Celebrate friendship, love and fun at their annual Valentine’s Day Handi-hour pop-up in SAAM’s dazzling Kogod Courtyard. Paper, scissors, stickers, glue and more are provided to make the perfect sweet or snarky valentine. Drink specials and snacks are

NBC4 Health and Fitness Expo 2020. Feb. 18 and 19. This is a free expo at the Washington Convention Center is a hands-on exposition that offers information on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle with forums on healthy cooking, exercise, activities for children from games to face painting. eventsdc.com. Wunder Garten Apris Ski Festivities. Weekends in February; Fridays, 3 AM to 1 AM; Saturdays, noon to 1 AM; Sundays, noon to 11 PM. Campfires, s’mores, hot drinks and beer specials. 1101 First St. NE. wundergartendc.com.

Wunder Garten Trivia Nights. Wednesdays, 7 PM. 1101 First St. NE. wundergartendc.com.

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THEATER AND FILM Bloomsday. Through Feb. 16. A young couple meet on a walking tour of James Joyce’s Dublin, but a misunderstanding keeps them apart. 35 years later, they return to retrace their steps and confront their younger selves about the missed opportunity. An area premiere of this time-bending romance. 900 Massachusetts Ave. NW. stageguild.org. The 39 Steps. Through March 8. A cast of four actors embodies over 150 characters in this fast-paced and riotously funny remix of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 spy thriller film. Source Theatre, 1835 14th St. NW. constallationtheatre.org. Washington Jewish Film Festival. Standing Up, Falling Down, Feb. 19 to 27; Beanpole, Feb. 28 to March 5. Screenings are $13. The Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington, DC is at 1529 16th St. NW. edcjcc.org. The Wanderers. Feb. 19 to March 15. Esther and Schmuli are Satmar Hasidic Jews embarking on an arranged marriage, despite barely knowing each other. Abe and Julia are high-profile celebrities embarking on a dangerously ﬂirtatious correspondence, despite being married to other people. theaterj.org. Mother Tongue Film Festival. Feb. 22, 3 PM. SAAM is a venue for the Smithsonian’s 2020 Mother Tongue Film Festival, which celebrates cultural and linguistic diversity by showcasing films and filmmakers from around the world. American Art Museum, Eighth and F Streets NW. mothertongue.si.edu. Trixi Mattel-Grown Up. March 1, 8 PM. Join this glamorous biological woman for an evening packed with music, comedy and unnecessary costume changes. Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. thelincolndc.com.

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Navigating Government Contracting with DCPTAC Thursday, February 20, 2020 10:00 am – 11:30 am Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs 1100 4th Street SW, 2nd Floor, Room E-200 Washington, DC 20024 Register: dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/48844

DCRA at Your Neighborhood Library – Learn The Process of Starting a Business

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Monday, February 24, 2020 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs 1100 4th Street SW, 3rd Floor, Room E-300 Washington, DC 20024 Register: dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/48224

DCRA at UPO: How to Start a Business

SBRC’s One-On-One Session: Basic Steps to Obtaining a Business License

Tuesday, February 11, 2020 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm United Planning Organization 2907 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE Washington, DC 20032 Register: dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/48382

Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (By appointment) Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs 1100 4th Street SW, 2nd Floor, Room E-268 Washington, DC 20024 Register: https://dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events

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ART Picturing the American Buffalo: George Catlin and Modern Native American Artists. Through April 12. This exhibition examines representations of buffalo and their integration into the lives of Native Americans on the Great Plains in the 1830s and in the twentieth century. American Art Museum, Eighth and F Streets. NW. amerianart.si.edu. John Singer Sargent: Portraits in Charcoal. Feb. 28 to May 31. This once-in-a-lifetime assemblage of master drawings, many of them from private collections and rarely exhibited, features compelling depictions of an international network of trailblazing men and women who helped define 20th Century

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Exposed DC Photography Show. Feb. 19 to March 1. The 43 winning photographs were chosen from a contest for their unique view of the Washington area as more than just a tourist destination and political arena. They showcase and celebrate the experience of the people who live, love, work and play here. Touchstone Gallery, 901 New York Ave. NW. exposeddc.com. Anglo-American culture. National Portrait Gallery, Eighth and F Streets. NW. npg.si.edu. Sketching-Draw and Discover at SAAM. Tuesdays, 2:30 to 4:40 PM. Each week, Luce Center staff presents a new challenge to encourage exploration of the Center. Stop by the information desk to hear the challenge, then strike out to sketch the collection. Some materials are provided, but feel free to bring a small sketchbook and pencils. All levels welcome.

LECTURES, BOOK TALKS AND SPOKEN WORD Pop-Up Magazine-Winter 2020 Issue. Feb. 10, 7:30 PM. Contributors tell vivid, new multimedia stories accompanied by illustration, animation, photography and original score performed onstage. $29 to $49. The Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. thelincolndc.com.

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Nerds in NoMa. Feb.11, 6 to 8 PM. “Being Present: Paths of Mindfulness.” The pressures of modern life may feel relentless, but there are proven routines and techniques for calming the mind. Discuss ways to achieve a little inner peace. Takes place in the lobby of 1200 First St. NE. nomabid.org. In Your Ear-DC Poetry. Feb. 16, 3 PM. Katy Day is a poet, a single mother and a literary arts administrator. $5 at door. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. dcartscenter.org. The New Art Examiner. Feb. 19, 7:30 PM. The New Art Examiner presents an ongoing forum at DC Arts Center main gallery to help advance and support the artists of DC and the surrounding area. All are welcome. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. dcartscenter.org. Talks at Sixth & I. Feb. 20, Dan Pfeiffer; March 2, Dr. Mark Hyman. Sixth & I, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org.

Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington-GENDEROSITY. March 14 and 15. $25 to $65. Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. thelincolndc.com. Photo: Michael Key

Laugh Index Theatre. Wednesdays, 8 PM, through May 13. Laugh Index Theatre is a one-stop shop for all comedy needs offering a variety of comedy shows and classes in stand-up, improv, sketch and storytelling. $16. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. dcartscenter.org. National Portrait Gallery Conversation Circle. Every Friday, 10 AM to noon. Practice English and meet new people through discussions about American history, culture and art. The Conversation Circle program leads participants on a chronological walk through history with a new focus and different portraits each week. Meet in the G Street lobby. npg.si.edu. Salon Series at Hotel Monaco. Wednesdays, 5 to 7 PM. Meet up at Kimpton Hotel Monaco, 700 F St. NW, for historic photos, lively conversation, DC history trivia and cocktails by Dirty Habit. dchistory.org. DC Profs and Pints. Multiple monthly, wideranging lectures by DC area college professors. No tuition or tests. Just lectures. $12 in advance; $15 at the door. profsandpints. com/washingtondc. Lunch Time Networking in Japanese. First and Third Fridays, noon to 1 PM, the JapanAmerica Society hosts a Networking Lunch for those who want to practice speaking Japanese. Bring lunch. Japan America Society, 1819 L St. NW. us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc.

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Black History Month Calendar Historically Speaking: Thurgood Marshall--A Conversation Between Spencer Crew and Juan Williams. Feb. 10, 7 to 9 PM. Historian and NMAAHC interim director Dr. Spencer R. Crew will be interviewed by Juan Williams about his biography of America’s first black supreme court justice. Entitled Thurgood Marshall: A Life in American History, the book chronicles Marshall’s career as a civil rights litigator and founder of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Free. Book sale and signing follows. National Museum of Africa-American History and Culture. nmaahc.si.edu. Shakespeare Theatre’s The Amen Corner by James Baldwin. Feb. 11 to March 15. In a 1950s storefront church in Harlem, Pastor Margaret Alexander rails at her congregation and her teenaged son for their vices. With a gospel choir singing of redemption in one room and her son bonding with his ailing father over their love of jazz in the

next, Margaret must face the music herself when a figure from her own troubled past returns. shakespearetheatre.org. What’s Really Going On? Live Podcast with Henry & Noah. Feb. 12, 7 PM. As part of Black History Month, come and join the What’s Really Going On Podcast for a live discussion! Co-hosts Henry and Noah discuss the latest in cultural and political news with the purpose of keeping you well informed in this chaotic and confusing world. Southeast Library, 403 Seventh St. SE. dclibrary. org/southeast. Race for the White House “Obama v. McCain. Feb. 12, 7 PM. Race for the White House is a CNN Original Series. Using rare archival footage, interviews, and stylized dramatizations, each episode of the docuseries tells the story of one iconic campaign for the Presidency of the United States. Panel discussion follows screening. National Archives, 700 Constitution Ave. NW. archives.gov. Black History Month Book Club: March by John Lewis. Feb. 12, 7 PM. Join the Capitol View library for a Black History Month book club. They’ll be reading Congressman John Lewis’s award winning graphic novel memoir about his work in the Civil Rights Movement. Capitol View library, 5001 Central Ave. SE. dclibrary. org/capitalview.

The slave quarters, where the majority of house servants and skilled workers on Washington’s Mansion House Farm were assigned quarters, is one stop along the Enslaved People of Mount Vernon tour. Photo: Russ

The Enslaved People of Mount Vernon Tour. Daily at 11:30 AM through March; 10 AM and 2 PM, April through September. Listen to the stories of the enslaved people who built and operated Mount Vernon and learn about their daily lives on the estate during this 60-minute tour. Tour is free with Mount Vernon admission. mountvernon.org.

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More to the Movement Gallery Talk. Feb. 19, 11 AM to noon. Exhibition curator Elizabeth Novara will discuss contributions of women of color in the suffrage movement and ways in which the Library’s collections can be mined creatively to bring their stories to light. Library of

One Life: Marian Anderson. Through May 17. This exhibition examines the ways in which artists, concert promoters and others wielded Marian Anderson’s iconic likeness as a powerful symbol in the pursuit of civil rights. National Portrait Gallery, Eighth and F Streets NW. npg.si.edu. Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building, Whittail Pavilion. loc.gov. Early Black Authors of the American Musical. Feb. 19, 7 to 8:30 PM. This second of a two-part lecture sequence by Ben West, creator of “The Show Time! Trilogy,” offers an exciting account of the American musical’s early African American authors. Library of Congress, James Madison Building, Pickford Theater. loc.gov.

“The President” Music and Legacy of Lester (Prez) Young: A Jazz and Cultural Giant. Feb. 22, 7:30 PM. Arguably, no musical instrument conjures up as clear a mental image of jazz as a tenor saxophone. Being a primary influence for many noteworthy musicians, including Charlie Parker and Stan Getz, tenor saxophonist Lester Young forged a voice in jazz all his own. Lester Young was the template for popular cultural jazz aesthetics. His jargon, dress, and swagger fueled generations of hip and cool—even before it was cool. The enjoy the music of Lester Young spanning three decades. $30. National Museum of American History. americanhistory.si.edu. This Bitter Earth at Anacostia Playhouse. Feb. 22 to March 22. Jesse, an introspective black playwright, finds his lack of activism questioned by his white boyfriend, Neil, an impassioned member of the Black Lives Matter Movement. Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Pl. SE. theateralliance.com. Colored Troops & Alexandria National Cemetery. Feb. 27, 7 PM. John Chapman, will lead a conversation on the struggles of African American soldiers as they fought for rights to be buried in the soldiers’ cemetery. $15. Athenaeum, 201 Prince St., Alexandria, VA. nvfaa.org. Black History Month Artists’ Market. Feb. 29, 1 to 4 PM. Features black owned businesses, art and brand. Anacostia Arts Center, 2131 Good Hope Rd. SE. anacostiaartscenter.com. Lives Bound Together: Slavery at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Through Sept. 30, 2020. This exhibition explores the personal stories of the people enslaved at Mount Vernon while providing insight into George Washington’s evolving opposition to slavery. mountvernon.org. (continued on page 15)

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Walter Fauntroy: Eyewitness to History

Reminiscences on Civil Rights, Shaw, Home Rule, Apartheid and Faith by Pleasant Mann

uring the course of 50 years as pastor of Shaw’s New Bethel Baptist Church and 20 years as DC’s first elected delegate to Congress, Walter Fauntroy was often ‘in the room when it happened.” He was by Martin Luther King, Jr.’s side organizing the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. He watched President Lyndon Johnson sign the 1964 Civil Rights Act. He walked through the ruins of Shaw with Robert F. Kennedy after the 1968 riots. He led Urban Renewal Efforts that resulted in new housing, schools and other buildings in Shaw. He campaigned for Home Rule for DC alongside Marion Barry and led protests at the South African Embassy. He

celebrated countless events in the lives of church members. On Feb. 22, at 3:00 PM, Reverend Fauntroy will reminisce about the people he has known and the history he has lived in a Black History Month event at New Bethel Baptist Church, 1739 Ninth St. NW. Fauntroy will be interviewed by Shaw Main Streets Executive Director Alexander Padro and NBBC Pastor Dexter Nuttall as historic photographs are projected. This event is free, and no tickets or reservations are required.

Walter Fauntroy spoke and sang at the American Classic Woman of the Year Pageant at the Lincoln Theatre, July 22, 2018. Photo by Pleasant Mann.

Rosa Parks and Congressman Walter Fauntroy holding a framed picture of President Lyndon Johnson signing the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Photo: 1985. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. Washington, DC.

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Vice President Nelson Rockefeller speaking with Representatives Shirley Chisholm, Walter Fauntroy and Charles Rangel at Congressional Black Caucus Full Employment Forum, May 20, 1975. Photo: Thomas J. O’Halloran. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, DC.

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Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words Exhibition. This Library of Congress exhibition reveals her lifetime of activism. This first exhibition of the Rosa Parks Collection includes her personal writings, reflections, photographs, records and memorabilia. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building. loc.gov.

Rosa Parks at the White House with President Bill Clinton after receiving the 1996 Presidential Medal of Freedom, Washington, DC. Visual Materials from the Rosa Parks Papers, Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress

Musical Crossroads at NMAAHC. Ongoing. In exploring how the intermingling of musical and cultural traditions, styles and beliefs, brought forth new modes of American musical expression, the exhibition expands the definition of African American music to include African American music-makers in all genres and styles. The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is at 1400 Constitution Ave. NW. nmaahc.si.edu. Tour the Frederick Douglass House. Tours are at 9:00 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:15 PM, 3:00 PM and 3:30 PM. Ranger led tours are the only way to see the inside of the Frederick Douglass house. Tours are ticketed, and there are a limited number of tickets available for each tour. Tour tickets are available by reservation or on a first-come, first-served basis. Tours last about 30 minutes. 1411 W St. SE. nps.gov/frdo.

U Street Walking Tour. Join DC by Foot and explore the historic treasures of the U Street corridor. Once known as “Black Broadway,” this neighborhood remains a trove of the capital’s African American history. From the Civil War through the Jazz Age to the race riots of the ‘60s and beyond. freetoursbyfoot.com. National Museum of African American History and Culture. Open daily, 10 AM to 5:30 PM. September through February, NMAAHC timed passes required only on weekends. Walk-up entry is not available on weekends. Passes are available online three months in advance and are issued the first Wednesday of every month. The National Museum of African American History and Culture is at 1400 Constitution Ave. NW. nmaahc. si.edu. Visit the MLK Memorial. Open to visitors all hours, every day. 1964 Independence Ave. SW. nps.gov/mlkm. u

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spring Patti Smith at the Kennedy Center On Saturday, March 21, 8 p.m., the Kennedy Center’s DIRECT CURRENT mainstage season draws to a close with an evening of music and poetry from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame punk icon and National Book Award-winning poet Patti Smith; her daughter, the composer, instrumentalist and activist Jesse Paris Smith; and Canadian cellist and composer Rebecca Foon. $59 to $149. kennedy-center.org. Patti Smith. Photo: Edward Mapplethorpe

One with Eternity: Yayoi Kusama in the Hirshhorn Collection The Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Independence Avenue at Sixth Street SW, presents “One with Eternity: Yayoi Kusama in the Hirshhorn Collection,” on view April 4 to Sept. 20, 2020. The exhibition debuts the museum’s new acquisitions by the Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, including two of her renowned Infinity Mirrored Rooms. Building on the legacy of the museum’s 2017 blockbuster survey, “Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors,” the forthcoming exhibition cements the enduring art-historical connection between the visionary artist and the Smithsonian’s national museum of modern art on the National Mall. hirshhorn.si.edu.

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The Inﬁnity Mirrored Rooms by Japanese artist Yoyoi Kusama. Photo: Courtesy of Hirshhorn Museum

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“Taking the Stage” at the National Museum of African American History and Culture Taking the Stage, in the fourth floor Cultural Galleries, is organized thematically, according to genre: Theater, Film and Television. Each section will highlight key events, figures, and themes from various eras and bring legendary performances to life through artifacts, historical images, and media presentations. The exhibition showcases compelling stories of how African American performing artists have enriched American culture while also crafting possibilities for social change. National Museum of African American History and Culture, 1400 Constitution Ave. NW. nmaahc.si.edu.

Timon of Athens at Shakespeare Timon lives in a golden world of opulence and generosity, throwing wild parties attended by politicians, artists, and the celebrities of Athens. When she loses her wealth and her friends abandon her, Timon takes to the forest, exchanging her luxurious gowns for sackcloth and plotting revenge against the city she loves. On stage, Feb. 20 to March 22, at the Shakespeare Theatre, Michael R. Klein Theater (formerly Lansburgh Theatre), 450 Seventh St. NW. shakespearetheatre.org.

Alvin Ailey, Myrna White, James Truitte, Ella Thompson, Minnie Marshall and Don Martin in Revelations, 1961. Photo: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Photograph by Jack Mitchell, Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, Inc. and Smithsonian Institution. All rights reserved. 2013.245

The Cast of Timon of Athens. Photo: Henry Grossman

Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Wolf Trap For over 50 years, South Africa’s five-time Grammy Award-winning group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has warmed the hearts of audiences worldwide with their uplifting vocal harmonies, signature dance moves, and charming onstage banter. Read more about them at mambazo.com. Ladysmith Black Mambazo is on stage at The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna, VA, on March 16 and 17, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $42. wolftrap.org.

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Alua Allrich at Blues Alley Jazz vocalist and DC native Akua Allrich has proven herself to be a musician of extraordinary talent and crowd-moving passion. With finesse and charisma, this vocalist, composer and teacher has successfully etched out a place for her unique expression, electrifying audiences in and around DC with soldout performances. Akua Allrich is on stage at Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW., on April 9, 8 and 10 p.m. Tickets are $25. bluesalleylive.com.

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Celia & Fidel at Arena

The lines can be long awaiting entry to the Embassy of Peru when it celebrates Around the World Embassy Tour, so the embassy provides a variety of music, dance, and corralled livestock on its plaza. Photo: Judy Manesh

Can one woman change the mind of a man and the fate of a nation? Fidel Castro’s most trusted confidant and political partner, Celia Sánchez, is never far from his side as he grapples with how to move his country forward. It’s 1980 and a failing economy has led 10,000 Cuban citizens to seek asylum at the Peruvian Embassy in Cuba. Castro must decide what kind of a leader he wants to be: merciful or mighty. Imbued with magical realism, Arena Stage’s seventh Power Play imagines a conversation between Cuba’s most influential female revolutionary and its most notorious political leader in a contest between morality and power. On stage at Arena, 1101 Sixth St. SW, from Feb. 28 to April 12. arenastage.org.

Passport DC Passport DC is a month-long journey around the world highlighting DC’s international diplomatic community and their lively and varied cultures. Celebrated annually in May, which is International Cultural Awareness Month in Washington, Passport DC is 31 days of programming by 70 embassies and some of DC’s very best cultural institutions. A few dates to remember: European Month of Culture, May 1 to 31; Flower Mart at National Cathedral, May 1 and 2; Around the World Embassy Tour, May 2; and European Union Open House, May 9. CulturalTourismDC.org. Image: Raul Colón

Beethoven at 250: The Symphonies In honor of Beethoven’s 250th birthday, conductor Gianandrea Noseda leads the National Symphony Orchestra in a three-week festival of concerts celebrating the composer’s remarkable genius and impact on music. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear all nine symphonies—music that resounds as loudly today as it did two centuries ago. From May 2 to June 14, the NSO will perform Beethoven’s nine symphonies: May 28 and 29, first and third; May 30 to June 3, second and fifth; June 5 and 6, fourth and seventh; June 9 and 10, sixth and eighth; and June 12 to 14, ninth. $15 to $89. Kennedy-center.org.

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Cherokee Days Festival at the American Indian Museum

“Let your deafness no longer be a secret - even in art!” - Beethoven’s notes in the sketches of Opus 59 string quartet, 1806

The Cherokee Nation, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee in Oklahoma, and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians unite in a three-day celebration of Cherokee culture and history. Cherokee Days presents cultural demonstrations of basket weaving, flint knapping, carving, regalia making, bead working, history presentations, flute performances and storytelling. Friday, April 3, Saturday, April 4, and Sunday, April 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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S S T R A Insatiable Global Spring Beginning

yet, but the newcomer will be open for dinner and, hopefully, lunch and weekHang on, fellow foodies. Spring is coming! end brunch. For updates visit Marking our vernal equinox will be the arwww.gk-atl.com. rival of Atlanta-based Gypsy Kitchen at 1825 14th St. NW. Located in the former Masa 14 by Celeste space, the 217-seat, Mediterranean-themed Revisiting a Favorite McCall newcomer will showcase “small plates” with Peter and I had not visited Greek, Moroccan, Middle Eastern and InUnion Market’s Bidwell dian flavors. The 6,400-square-foot commurestaurant for several years. nal dining space will include a 1,100-square-foot (It’s been there for five.) So, we derooftop deck. cided to have lunch there on a snowy Treats emerging from the global kitchen (loafternoon. We started our repast cal chef to be announced) will include masala and with a trio of crispy deviled eggs – a green chili chips; tarama (Greek fish roe); bissara play on Scotch eggs sans sausage – (North African split pea dip); butifarra (Catalan hard-boiled egg halves deep fried to pork sausage with white beans); Majorcan-style a golden brown. Peter ordered the whole branzino; summer ptitim stew (ramps, snowtummy-warming Irish-American onpeas and curry). Desserts encompass the traditional ion soup; in Bidwell’s version, Irish Spanish flan, as well as churros (sugar and cinnaKnockanore Irish smoked cheddar subbed for the mon-dusted doughnuts similar to beignets). Plus usual Gruyere. The “clam jam pizza” caught my eye. oceans of wine, of course. Presented on a raised plate, the 10-inch pie was Heading the local enterprise is Alex Curley, topped with Benton bacon, mozzarella, kale and Gypsy Kitchen CEO. The Washington, DC, native clams in their shells. The chewy mollusks were has worked for Sandoval Hospitality, the company barely steamed open. Garlic butter (for dunking behind the now-defunct Masa 14. He also helped the clams) arrived separately. launch Barcelona Wine Bar, the popular tapas palAnother pizza is named Moon Pie. No, not ace at 1622 14th St. NW. Chattanooga’s marshmallow and graham cracker Gypsy Kitchen hours have not been announced concoction, but a Chicago-style pie heaped with Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms and mozzarella. Choose from four kinds of dough, including vegetable, charcoal-activated and gluten-free. Other “sharing bite” options encompass drunken bean dip; roasted Brussels sprouts with shallots; oysters on the half shell or fried, or roasted; mussels, salads; burgers, grilled king salmon; fish and chips. Bidwell’s wine list includes several vintages offered by the glass, such as a pleasant Malbec from Argentina’s Mendoza region. A generous pour was only $10. And here’s something to look forward to. Come spring, the chef will glean produce from the rooftop garden. In Union Market, Bidwell restaurant’s “clam jam pizza” is crowned with the steamed mollusks.

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Irish-American onion soup at Bidwell’s is a Celtic version of French onion.

Located at 1309 Fifth St. NE (Union Market), Bidwell is open daily, including weekend brunch. Call 202-435-0172 or visit www.bidwelldc.com.

From Greek to Mexican

Coming this summer to the bustling 14th Street corridor: Lolita. No, we don’t mean Vladimir Nabokov’s sensational novel and the 1962 movie. Rather, a Bostonbased Mexican restaurant at 2201 14th St. NW. Lolita will replace Kapnos, Mike Isabella’s departed Greek enterprise. Lolita’s Boston-based hospitality group COJE’s portfolio also operates (all in Boston) Yvonne’s supper club, Peruvian-Japanese fusion spot Ruka and Havana-themed Mariel. We’ve also heard that the former Kapnos space will get a facelift under COJE’s careful watch. The detail-oriented group’s second Lolita – sprawled along the waterfront in Beantown’s Fort Point neighborhood – won Eater Boston’s 2017 award for Design of the Year. Judges were impressed by luxurious leathers, flashy artwork and flourishes like a stained-glass angel and plenty of skulls. For updates and more information visit www.coje.com.

More Mexican

A Mexican restaurant bearing a similar name – Bar Lorea – is located just one block south of the future Lolita. Located at 2005 14th St. NW, Bar

Bidwell’s trio of “crispy” egg halves is deep fried to a golden brown.

Lorea dispenses guacamole, sweet potato tacos, queso fundido, ceviche and lots of beer, tequila and more than 20 kinds of cocktails. The narrow, cozy space formerly housed a cocktail/retail combo called Diet Starts Monday. Along with Richard Sandoval’s El Centro DF, the 14th Street strip’s now-competitive Mexican and Latino scene also includes Tico and Mexicue, the months-old replacement for failed New York import, The Meatball Shop.

How Sweet It Is

This winter, NoMa has become more caffeinated – and sweeter. Sweet Science Coffee has unveiled its first stand-alone shop at 35 N St. NE. The buzzy newcomer differentiates itself from other coffee houses by slow-brewing craft coffee using eight distinctive devices. The 1,100-square-foot, 25-seat Sweet Science occupies the base of the posh Belgard apartment complex. The former pop-up Sweet Science first gained positive reviews when it occupied the basement bar underneath Lapis in Adams Mor-

gan (now Lapop). At its new NoMa digs, Sweet Science employs an array of old-school and modern gizmos: AeroPress, Karlsbad brewer, V60, Chemex, French press, syphon, Kalita Wave dripper, and a Beehive dripper. Customers select the coffee they want, and baristas use recipes from founding partner Sandra Wolter showcasing various coffee beans from around the globe. Don’t be in a hurry; wait time for your java is about seven minutes. Wolter hired Jenny Shutan, a former sous chef at Chef Geoff ’s in Tyson’s Corner, to run a pastry program that turns out buttermilk biscuits, elderflower pear muffins, scones, cookies, banana streusel muffins and more treats, all baked on-site. For hours and more information, visit www.sweetsciencecoffee.com.

Ciao for Now

As always, this time of year, husband Peter and I head south for the warm and sunny (we hope!) climes of Florida. Therefore, we won’t be writing a March column. See you in April! u

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S S T R A Depeche Art Eaﬆ City Art’s MidCity Gallery Exhibitions and News Foundry Gallery

extension the public – can look to as role models in the exhibition. Foundry gallery welcomes two new members to the The work uses new mecooperative gallery’s list of artists – Courtney dia to convey the artist’s Applequist and Sheila Blake – both paintconnection to faith. Viders. Applequist works mainly in oil, creating by Phil eos project what Bobo calls figurative work. However, she does “interject,” Hutinet “synchronized video poras she puts it, other media such as pastel and traits.” Bobo partnered with charcoal when the moment calls for it. Her figcomposer Sam McCormalures capture an instant, a mood or a moment ly to create music to accompany the in time, or what Applequist calls “finding a degree of work. The exhibition culminates in a tension: beauty & dissonance.” Rather than plan her three-dimensional work that funcwork, Applequist lets it evolve until it is completed. tions as a type of lighthouse, beaWhile Applequist focuses mainly on the figure, coning lights that connect and split. Blake paints mostly landscapes, complementing her This installation represents Bobo’s fellow gallery member. From her Takoma Park stuinterpretation of faith and God or, as dio, Blake captures the likenesses of homes and garCourtney Applequist,“The Station.” Oil on linen, 46 x 46 inches. Image: Foundry Gallery the artist puts it, “invisible but presdens and public places such as swimming pools. ent, guiding but lacking clarity, and a Best in Show award, which confers a $100 cash prize conversation that never feels completely heard.” to the photographer. Hamiltonian Gallery Exposed DC seeks to dispel the notion that DC “the distance between you and I” is Tommy Bobo’s is merely a government town or tourist destination Hemphill Fine Arts first solo exhibition at Hamiltonian Gallery. Origiby highlighting work that reflects “the experience of After 15 years of exhibiting at the 14th Street NW nally from Aiken, South Carolina, Bobo was asked the people who live, love, work, and play here,” aclocation, Hemphill Fine Arts has moved to City not to return to his family’s church after having left cording to the organizers. Vista at 434 K St. NW. Th e new location’s inauguit at age 16. Thematically, Bobo’s work examines A limited engagement, the exhibition runs from ral exhibition, which is scheduled for this month – faith from the artist’s perspective, which includes Wednesday, Feb. 19, 11 a.m., until Sunday, March the date is still TBD pending last-minute construc“a hodge-podge of theologies and practices.” In re1, at 5 p.m. While Touchstone will host the exhibition fi nishes – will open with works by LinLing Lu, sponse to his son’s preliminary inquiries about faith, known for her paintings of circles which employ Bobo has weaved in people whom his son – and by color theory to create the illusion that the forms are moving. Image: Hamiltonian Gallery In other news, several of the gallery’s represented artists will exhibit work at museums around the US in 2020, including the late William Chistenberry at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art (New Orleans), Colby Caldwell at the Weizenblatt Gallery at Mars Hill University (Mars Hill, North Carolina) and Rushern Baker IV at the Harvey B. Gantt Center (Charlotte, North Carolina).

Touchstone Gallery

Sheila Blake,“Swimming Lanes.” Oil on linen, 8 x 8 inches. Image: Foundry Gallery

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For a second year in a row, Touchstone Gallery is hosting “Exposed DC’s 14th Annual Exhibition of Photography,” with support from the Touchstone Foundation for the Arts. From a pool of submissions, DC regional photographers Angela Bain, Darrow Montgomery, Shedrick Pelt, Beverly Price and Gerry Suchy selected 43 images. Five will receive the

Donate $1 for a tour during George Washington’s birth month at the only historic house museum in DC with family ties to Martha and George Washington.

Conveniently located in upper Georgetown! Compilation of photographs from “Exposed DC’s 14th Annual Photography Exhibition.” Image: Touchstone Gallery

tion, interested visitors should contact Exposed DC, www.exposeddc.com, to purchase tickets, which are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Gallery Neptune & Brown 1530 14th St. NW 202-986-1200 www.neptunefineart.com Hours: Wed. to Sat., 12-7 p.m., Sun., 1-4 p.m. Through March 14 Oleg Kudryashov, “Poetry on Paper” Foundry Gallery 2118 Eighth St. NW 202-232-0203 www.foundrygallery.org Hours: Wed. to Sun., 1-7 p.m. Through March 1 Applequist & Blake, “New Member Show” Hamiltonian Gallery 1353 U St. NW 202-332-1116 www.hamiltoniangallery.com Hours: Tues. to Sat., 12-6 p.m. Through Feb. 15 Tommy Bobo, “the distance between you and I” Hemphill Fine Arts 434 K St. NW (NEW address) 202-234-5601 www.hemphillfinearts.com Hours: Tues. to Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The inaugural exhibition in the new space will take place sometime in February.

1644 31st Street, NW Washington DC www.tudorplace.org

IDB Staff Association Art Gallery 1300 New York Ave. NW Entrance on 13th Street NW 202-623-3635 www.idbstaffassociationartgallery.org Hours: Mon. to Sat., 1-7 p.m. Exhibition schedule TBD Long View Gallery 1234 Ninth St. NW 202-232-4788 www.longviewgallerydc.com Hours: Wed. to Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Through Feb. 16 Jeremy Brown, Ryan Coleman and Ken Schiano, “New Year/ New Artists” 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. Wed., Feb. 19, 11:00 a.m., through Sunday, March 1, 5:00 p.m. “Exposed DC’s 14th Annual Exhibition of Photography” Phil Hutinet is the publisher of East City Art, DC’s alternative art source. For more information visit www.eastcityart.com. u

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BULLETIN BOARD The Nationals Are Hiring

The Washington Nationals are in search of part-time gameday staff to join the World Series champions for the 2020 season. Each year, the Nationals recruit new candidates to fill more than 200 part-time positions. Interested candidates are invited to apply at teamworkonline.com/baseballjobs/washington-nationals by Feb. 14. Those qualified will be interviewed at the annual hiring event planned for late February.

Online Banking 101

Curious about the ins and outs of online banking but don’t know exactly where to start? Let Capitol One Bank guide assist the first steps in the online banking journey at the Northwest One Neighborhood Library, 155 L St. NW. This four-part series will feature the benefits of online banking, general information on how to manage your finances online and how to keep your financial information secure on the web. Classes begin promptly at 6 p.m. on Feb. 27, March 5, 12 and 19. Call Northwest One Library at 202-939-5946 if you have any questions. dclibrary.org/northwest.

Mayor Bower’s Budget Engagement Forums

Share values, priorities and ideas with Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) to aid her in the development of her FY21 budget. On Feb. 10, noon, there is a Senior Budget Engagement Telephone Town Hall. To RSVP, call 202-442-8150. There are Budget

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Engagement Forums on Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m., at Edgewood Rec Center, 301 Franklin St. NE; Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m., at UDC Student Center, 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW; and Feb. 22, 11 a.m., at Kenilworth Rec Center, 4321 Ord St, NE. To RSVP, visit 2020BudgetForums.eventbrite.com.

Free Tax Help

Through April 15, meet with a qualified AARP tax aide to help answer tax questions and prepare a 2019 income tax filing at Shaw Library on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information and to find other sites offering tax assistance, visit dclibrary.org/incometax.

Shakespeare Neighborhood Nights

Work or live in the areas near Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) theatres, facilities or offices? Buy discount tickets for Neighborhood Nights. Proof of neighborhood residency or employment for the purchasing member of the party should be presented at the box office at time of pick-up. Each

patron is limited to four tickets. Tickets are based on availability. Eligible neighborhoods include the Penn Quarter, Capitol Hill, Brookland and Southwest. The codes are: NN2020SW (Southwest); NN2020PQ (Penn Quarter); NN2020CH (Capitol Hill); and NN2020UHB (Brookland) Neighborhood Nights are scheduled are The Amen Corner, Feb. 11; Timon of Athens, Feb. 20; Romantics Anonymous, April 7; and Much Ado About Nothing, May 5. shakespearetheatre.org.

Shakespeare Theatre Ticket Lottery

The Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) offers a ticket lottery that theatregoers the opportunity to purchase $20 tickets to upcoming productions of the 2019/20 Season, beginning with James Baldwin’s “The Amen Corner.” Each lottery runs for two weeks. Winners receive a unique promo code to purchase up to four tickets for any performance during the first two weeks of the show’s run. Patrons may visit https://www.shakespearetheatre.org/account/ ffa_lottery_login.aspx?eve=7:30 to enter.

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Peruvian Brothers Open

The sibling duo behind DC food trucks Peruvian Brothers, Giuseppe and Mario Lanzone, have opened their first brick-andmortar location in the Union Market District’s new Latin marketplace, La Cosecha, 1280 Fourth St. NE. Peruvian Brothers is open Thursdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. peruvianbrothers.com. La Cosecha is a contemporary marketplace celebrating centuries of Latin American heritage. Seasonal experiences are curated in partnership with Latin American embassies, eclectic tastemakers and artistic contributors. Visit lacosechadc.com. Giuseppe and Mario Lanzone are in front of the Embassy of Peru. Photo: Sylvia Sabogal

DC Free E-Cycling

Find a list of 2020 DC e-cycling collection events in all eight wards at rlgamericas.com/ DCecycling. Discover where residents and businesses can drop off covered electronic equipment for recycling through Dec. 18, 2020. Desktop and laptop computers, tablets, Ereaders, small-scale servers, portable digital music players that are battery powered, computer monitors, mice, keyboards, computer speakers, desktop printers, televisions, VCRs, DVD players, DVRs, signal converter boxes, cable and satellite receivers and gaming consoles used with TVs are all covered. All recycling events are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine.

Art Enables Free Workshop

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On the second Saturday of every month, Feb. 8 and March 14, drop-by Art Enables, 2204 Rhode Island Ave. NE, for a free, familyfriendly art workshop any time between 1 and 4 p.m. All materials and refreshments provided. art-enables.org. Art Enables is an Art Gallery and Vocational Arts program dedicated to creating opportunities for artists with disabilities to make, market and earn income from their original and compelling artwork. In addition to earning income from art sales, artists build the skills, relationships and expe-

rience necessary for a successful career in the arts. They offer their artists the creative space, materials and marketing support they need to develop and succeed as professionals. For more information, visit art-enables.org.

Examining the Earned Income Tax Credit

On Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the True Reformer Building, 1200 U St, NW, attend a forum on “Examining the Role of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) in Poverty Alleviation & Wealth Creation in the District of Columbia.” For the past four decades, the EITC has been considered the most effective poverty alleviation public policy in the nation. In 2019, over 49,000 low and moderate-income families received over $161 million associated with the EITC. However, around 20,000 eligible families did not claim the credit. Explore national research and local opportunities to maximize the EITC for the benefit of low and moderate-income individuals and families in DC. Visit www.caab.org/ en/do-you-know-about-the-role-the-eitcplays-in-lifting-thousands-of-washingtonianfamilies-out-of-poverty-every-year for more information.

Apply for Arts Operating Funds

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities is soliciting applications from qualified arts, humanities, arts education and service organizations for its Fiscal Year 2021 General Operating Support Grant Program. Award amounts vary. The application deadline is Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, 4 p.m. Review dcarts.dc.gov/page/fy2021-general-operating-supportgos-grant-program for details and application guidelines.

Parking Corrals for Dockless Vehicles

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has announced a plan to install 100 offsidewalk dockless scooter and bike parking corrals over the next several months. DDOT will locate the corrals in the area between stop signs and the start of the parking zone, ensuring that illegally parked cars do not block visibility of crosswalks and intersections. The offsidewalk corrals were first piloted in business improvement districts and commercial areas where higher numbers of dockless vehicles were expected to be parked. The new locations focus on residential areas where sidewalks are narrower and more likely to be blocked by an improperly parked dockless vehicle, based on feedback DDOT received from residents. A map of installed and planned off-sidewalk parking corrals is available at ddot.dc.gov/ page/bike-and-scooter-corrals. Have in an item for the Bulletin Board? Email the information to bulletinboard@hillrag.com. u

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Shaw Streets by Pleasant Mann

Washingtonian Recognizes Shaw Restaurants

The recent release of Washingtonian magazine’s annual list of best restaurants demonstrates that Shaw is still the DMV’s place for great restaurants. Nine Shaw restaurants, a mix of both established and new, are on the Washingtonian list of the 100 best. Near the top of the list is The Dabney, taking the No.2 spot. In the top 25 are Kinship/Metier (No. 12), Green Almond Pantry (No.19) and All Purpose (No. 22). Others making the list were Nina May (No. 32), Unconventional Diner (No. 47), San Lorenzo (No. 56), Haikan (No.65) and Convivial (No.85). In addition, the magazine honored Bobby Pradachith, chef of the recently reopened Hanumanh, as one of the chefs under 35 who will shape the way we eat over the next decade.

Great Streets Grants Make It Rain for Shaw Businesses

On the morning of Jan. 13, Mayor Muriel Bowser, along with District small business owners, assembled for the announcement of the Great Streets grantees for 2020. The Great Streets program awards grants to storefront businesses in order to support improvements that will strengthen commercial activity in the District’s neighborhoods. This year, the Great Streets Small Business Grants program awarded over $2.3 million to 48 local businesses. Three Shaw businesses received five-figure Great Streets grants this year. A New Image by Acia (705 Florida Ave. NW) is a salon specializing in healthy hair-care services, along with offering up-to-date styling by Dr. Acia Williams and her staff. Ambassador restaurant (1907 Ninth St. NW) serves Ethiopian and Eritrean

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Seylou Bakery and Mill pastry chef Charbel Abrache, Acting Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development John Falcicchio and Shaw Main Streets Executive Director Alexander Padro celebrate Seylou’s Great Streets Small Business Grant. Photo: Pleasant Mann

cuisine. The final Shaw grantee was Seylou Bakery and Mill (926 N St. NW), the renowned whole-grain bread bakery, pastry shop and (on Friday nights) pizza parlor. Over the past five years, the Great Streets program has awarded more than $18.7 million to 367 small businesses and helped create more than 2,000 jobs. Approximately $2.5 million of the awards over the years went to businesses in Shaw.

built, the road alterations led to a number of safety and livability problems. As outlined by DDOT project manager Abdullai Mohamed, this section of S Street is plagued by narrow sidewalks with substandard ADA ramps, inconsistent street lighting, irregular surfaces from patches and settling and short street segments that block traffic. The S Street Revitalization Project seeks to enhance pedestrian

safety, improve bicycle connectivity and safety and upgrade lighting and other streetscape elements. It will also assess the configuration of S Street within the “triangle” formed by the intersections of New Jersey Avenue, Florida Avenue and Rhode Island Avenue NW. DDOT’s presentation generated comments from community members. The question came up why restoring tree boxes on S Street was not one of the explicit priorities of the project. DDOT gave assurance that restoring trees to the street was an important part of the project. Someone noted that there has been a gas leak on S Street for 20 years. The response was that any new construction on the street will require the replacement of the gas line. There will also be a need to replace traffic lights and utilities. Another problem mentioned was car crashes at Fifth and S, and a query whether crash data had been reviewed. DDOT said they had the data. This led to a request for stop signs on S Street to slow down traffic. The response was that the revitalization project was for the long-term, but that a safety team could come to the next community meeting to work out a short-term solu(continued on page 35)

DDOT S Street Revitalization Project

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) met with the Shaw community on the night of Jan. 8 to discuss plans for the S Street Revitalization Project. The project, which focuses on a stretch of S Street from Seventh Street NW to Florida Avenue NW and the 1700 block of Sixth Street, arose from the need to correct a historic problem. Back in the 1960s, this section of S Street was widened to accommodate an entrance to a planned freeway. While the freeway was never

The District Department of Transportation presents its plans for S Street revitalization to the Shaw community. Photo: Pleasant Mann

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ANC 6E

dvisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6E held its monthly meeting for January at the Northwest One Library, 155 L St. NW, on Tuesday evening, Jan. 7. The meeting was called to order by Chair Alex Marriott (6E05) with Alexander Padro (6E01), Michael Brown (6E02, treasurer), Frank Wiggins (6E03, vice chair), Rachelle Nigro (6E04, secretary) and Kevin Rodgers (6E07) in attendance. There was a quorum to conduct official business. Alvin Judd (6E06) arrived later.

Election of Officers

The ANC elected officers for calendar year 2020. Lydia Goring, a former ANC commissioner, was invited to conduct the election. The results were: Rachel Nigro, chair; Frank Wiggins, vice chair; Michael Brown, secretary; Alex Marriott, treasurer.

Police Service Area (PSA) Reports

Captain Dorrough of the First District noted that there had been a shooting behind Tyler House on North Capitol Street, but said that property crime had declined significantly. Captain Kim of the Third District said that there was a reduction in crime in PSAs 307 and 308. The police are trying to reduce robberies and are continuing to work on the Seventh Street corridor. There was a shooting at Eighth and O streets on Dec. 14, where witnesses provided enough information to apprehend suspects. There were two armed robberies in the neighborhood where the SUV used to conduct them was identified. There were also two arrests for drug distribution over the past month. Padro asked if Third District still had the extra resources that they obtained from the Fall Crime Initiative. Kim replied that the extra manpower

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by Pleasant Mann was no longer available, although they are trying to maintain the deployments fielded during the initiative. Padro asked about the loitering situation at Eighth and O streets, and stated that he would like to have a crime camera deployed there. Nigro brought up the issue of a marijuana pop-up shop and urged people to call the police if they saw activity there at night. Rogers asked if there still was a District gun buy-back program. After doing some research, the police answered that there were rewards for tips that lead to the recovery of illegal guns.

Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Licensing Committee

Shawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tavern, 520 Florida Ave. NW, requested a substantial change to allow sports betting. The applicant did not appear. Padro attributed this to the fact that the committee did not meet prior to the ANC meeting, and the owners may have forgotten about the obligation. Nigro asked Marriott to comment on the request for a license renewal by Cloakroom, 476 K St. NW. Marriott said that his recent experience working with the applicant had been smooth. Any noise problems have now been resolved. A member of the audience asked about the retail space on the ground floor of Cloakroom. The response was that it will have a high-end restaurant from Richard Sandoval on the ground floor and cellar, probably opening in the summer. Marriott said he supported the renewal of the license. ANC support for renewal was approved with six yeas, one abstention.

Zoning and Planning Committee

The first item, related to 1615 Sixth St. NW, asked the Board of Zoning Adjustment for a special exception and two technical variances in order

to allow construction of a three-story rear addition. The lot in question, which is smaller than normal, required two variances for the addition to be built. Padro said that the committee supported the request. The request was approved by the commissioners. The second item, related to 925 French St. NW, asked support for a proposal going before the Historic Preservation Review Board. The owners plan to pour concrete in the basement. In order to properly underpin the walls, they have to have an idea of the stresses that future construction could entail. A third story can be built on the building, but there are limits for a structure in a historic district. The contractor suggested getting approval for a third-story project, which would be good for a period of two years, before starting work on the basement. Padro said that the proposal was approved by the committee. The ANC voted to support the proposal.

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee had two resolutions that it wanted the ANC to support and transmit to the District Department of Transportation (DDOT). The first was a request to have DDOT install an all-way stop at the intersection of Eighth and R streets. The second called for a study of the crossing at Eighth Street and Rhode Island Avenue, which has a high volume of traffic but is used by many pedestrians to get to the Shaw/Howard Metro station. The resolution suggested putting in an additional pedestrian crossing on the west side of Eighth Street and Rhode Island and installing a high-intensity activated crosswalk (HAWK) signal at the crosswalk and a speed camera on Rhode Island Avenue. Both resolutions were passed by the ANC.

ANC Quarterly Financial Report

Brown, in his former role as treasurer, started a discussion about submitting the ANCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial report for the fourth quarter of FY2019 to the Office of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (OANC). Brown explained that there was a slight discrepancy ($28) between the opening balance of the ANC account and the closing balance at the end of the quarter. Nigro suggested that Brown and Marriott work out the discrepancy. Brown still wanted to submit the report the next day. Padro objected, saying that the discrepancy should be resolved before the report is submitted. The commissioners voted 6-1 to submit the report as is.

ANC Budget

The ANC also had to develop and approve a budget for FY2020, which began last October. Marriott mentioned that ANC 6E rarely spends all of its annual $15,000 allotment from the District. In the past, the ANC newsletter was a major cost, but it is no longer published. Then Marriott reviewed a list of nine allowable types of expenses. He noted that the ANC had approved grants to community organizations, but a number of them had been disallowed by the OANC, which believes that the allowances are provided to support ANC operations, not to distribute grants. Marriott produced a budget proposal of $29,300, which was approved by the commissioners. ANC 6E plans to move its meetings for the rest of 2020 to the Watha T. Daniel/ Shaw Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. Its next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the library. Visit www.anc6e. org for more information. u

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DC Public Schools will hold its next meeting for the Shaw community on progress in the construction of the new Banneker Academic High School, on Thursday evening, March 2. The meeting will be at the Watha T. Daniel Library (1630 Seventh St. NW) at 6 p.m. The community meeting is part of a series to update residents about progress and to receive feedback on any issues with the construction work. There will also be a discussion of the planned renovations of the adjacent recreational park, including the skate park and dog park. The point of contact for the Banneker project is Joi Ruffin, who can be reached at joi.ruffin@k12.dc.gov. u

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changing hands

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

Neighborhood

Price BR

146 Randolph Pl NW

14TH STREET CORRIDOR 2125 14th St NW #211

$560,500

3043 15th St NW #Unit 5

$659,900

3043 15th St NW #Unit 6

$659,900

1801 Clydesdale Pl NW #216

$160,000

1835 Ontario Pl NW #1

$940,000

$890,000

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$890,000

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 3

1012 Harvard St NW #2

$550,000

2619 University Pl NW #3

$590,000

2817 13th St NW #1

$755,000

18 Adams St NW

$1,100,000

1240 Columbia Rd NW

$944,000

3039 16th St NW #301

$800,000

48 R St NW

$800,000

1357 Monroe St NW

$910,000

3318 Sherman Ave NW #202

$395,000

58 NW T St NW #1

$490,000

CENTRAL

ADAMS MORGAN

2328 Champlain St NW #424

BLOOMINGDALE

1010 Massachusetts Ave NW #713

$705,000

1111 NW 25th St NW #801

$690,000

777 7th St NW #1124

$595,000

1439 Euclid St NW #1

$285,000

3325 11th St NW #1

$385,000

1440 Columbia Rd NW #104

$442,500

3417 Holmead Pl NW #2

$479,381

1441 Euclid St NW #B1

$250,000

3429 Holmead Pl NW

$925,000

1457 Park Rd NW #504

$190,000

3606 Rock Creek Church Rd NW #102 $435,500

1464 Harvard St NW #10

$590,000

623 Gresham Pl NW

$623,500

2617 University Pl NW #4

$748,000

625 Park Rd NW #Unit 203

$381,900

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702 Otis Pl NW

$600,000

1550 11th St NW #110

$459,900

751 Columbia Rd NW

$600,000

1550 11th St NW #203

$444,900

753 Columbia Rd NW

$1,000,000

1550 11th St NW #204

$464,900

755 Columbia Rd NW

$1,000,000

1617 12th St NW #3

$399,999

757 Columbia Rd NW

$800,000

1915 16th St NW #204

$337,995

DUPONT

MT VERNON SQUARE

1414 22nd St NW #42

$1,350,000

442 M St NW #1

$419,000

1725 T St NW #21

$810,000

555 Massachusetts Ave NW #419

$490,000

1904 R St NW #5

$459,500

811 4th St NW #305

$658,500

1916 17th St NW #304

$389,000

1930 New Hampshire Ave NW #52

$620,000

1260 21st St NW #709

$305,000

1112 8th St NE #2

$848,000

1301 20th St NW #115

$255,000

609 Orleans Pl NE

$880,000

1332 22nd St NW #2

$305,000

611 M St NE #2

$676,500

1332 22nd St NW #3

$649,000

723 Florida Ave NE

$749,900

1332 22nd St NW #4

$415,000

829 4th St NE

$1,270,000

1526 17th St NW #306

$470,000

OLD CITY #2

1701 16th St NW #623

$408,000

1125 12th St NW #73

$277,500

1719 19th St NW

$3,150,000

1215 W St NW

$1,100,000

1721 20th St NW #Duplex 101

$1,310,000

1300 N St NW #109

$385,000

NOMA

1727 Massachusetts Ave NW #218

$272,000

1630 New Jersey Ave NW

$730,000

1745 N St NW #411

$1,450,000

1718 P St NW #501

$270,000

1747 Swann St NW

$1,410,000

1718 P St NW #503

$281,220

1816 New Hampshire Ave NW #1001

$292,000

1719 6th St NW

$1,050,000

1414 22nd St NW #63

$1,599,900

1727 Massachusetts Ave NW #310

$255,500

1808 S St NW

$1,040,000

448 M St NW #1

$640,000

475 K St NW #828

$485,000

ECKINGTON 119 R St NE

$1,104,000

14 S St NE #104

$425,000

17 R St NE

$975,000

SHAW

1831 2nd St NE #204

$186,648

1417 5th St NW

$1,350,000

1920 3rd St NE #6

$540,000

1546 New Jersey Ave Ave NW #1

$865,000

2007 4th St NE

$848,000

1546 New Jersey Ave NW #2

$1,681,000

2025 3rd St St NE #2

$750,000

1616 4th St NW

$742,500

2131 4th St NE

$829,000

1905 9 1/2 St NW

$825,000

39 V St NE

$750,000

2030 8th St NW #204

$429,900

919 Florida Ave NW #201

$465,000

H STREET CORRIDOR 1016 K St NE

$970,000

WEST END

1145 5th St NE

$695,000

2114 N St NW #32

$682,500

1350 Maryland Ave NE #304

$414,000

2311 M St NW #1007

$725,000

319 K St NE

$1,189,000

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506 12th St NE

$799,900

725 18th St NE #1

$580,000

18 Channing St NW

$653,000

28 Bryant St NW #2

$530,000

1101 Q St NW #101

$752,400

1837 12th St NW

$2,025,000

1314 Vermont Ave NW #5

$2,250,000

1330 Corcoran St NW #3

$940,000

1515 15th St NW #229

$1,025,000

1515 15th St NW #716

$795,000

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will be given time to work on their own original speeches and the program will culminate with the opportunity for students to present their speeches before a panel of judges, who will provide feedback. dclibrary. org/watha. On Feb. 11 to 13, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m., enjoy Into the Great Unknown-African American Adventurers and Explorers. Leadership, courage and adventure take center stage in this inspiring Discovery Theater original. From Matthew Henson, codiscoverer of the North Pole, to astronaut Mae Jemison, meet a century’s worth of bold men and women who challenged the Western frontier, the highest of mountains and the vastness of outer space. For ages 6 to 12. On Feb. 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m., enjoy Going the Distance. Race to the finish line with two black Olympians who changed history! Soaring music contributes to a vivid portrayal of the lives of Jesse Owens and Wilma Rudolph. Watch them as they overcome childhood illness, infirmity and poverty to become the world’s fastest man and woman. For ages 6 to 12.All shows are $6 for kids; under two, $3; adults, $8. Discovery Theater, Ripley Center, 1000 Jefferson Dr. SW. discoverytheater.org.

Portrait Story Days at the National Portrait Gallery, Eighth and F Streets NW, are 1 to 4 p.m.; Feb. 8 and 9, Rosa Parks; Feb. 15 and 16, Barak Obama; Feb. 22 and 23, Frederick Douglass; and Feb. 29, Michelle Obama. Drop by the Education Center, room E151, on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon to hear a story and create art inspired by someone in the Portrait Gallery’s collection. npg.si.edu. On Feb. 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., there is an African American Pioneers in Aviation and Space Family Day at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Dulles Airport. Join them as they celebrate African American History Month by revealing past pioneers and giving families the opportunity to inspire the next generation of innovators in aviation and space. airandspace.si.edu. Engineering STEM Day at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is on Feb. 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To help celebrate National When Parker Curry came face-to-face with Amy Sherald’s transcendent Engineering Week, NMAAHC will portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama at the National Portrait Gallery, highlight the long lineage of African she did not just see the First Lady of the United States. She saw a queen: American engineers. From the earlia woman with dynamic self-assurance, regality, beauty and truth. When a est people of African descent using nearby museum goer snapped a photo of a mesmerized Parker, it betheir knowledge of rice cultivation came an internet sensation. Inspired by this visit, Parker and her mother to the newest generation of techJessica Curry tell the story of a young girl and her family, whose trip to nology prodigies and inventors, the a museum becomes an extraordinary moment in a moving picture book. contributions of African Americans As 10-year old Pilar travels to GuateAvailable in the NPG giftshop. to the nation’s prosperity, history and mala City in search of her idol Rigoculture are significant. This program berta Menchú, villagers along the way will introduce visitors to the world of suggest questions she should ask the engineering and share how African Nobel Peace Prize winner. This is a journey of selfAmericans have shaped and influenced the world. On Feb. 13, 4 to 6 p.m., at Shaw Library, 1630 discovery filled with stories, song and dance. The biFree but you must register at nmaahc.si.edu. Seventh St. NW, the Washington Urban Debate lingual Rigoberta, ¿dónde estás? A Journey through On Feb. 25, 5 to 8 p.m., there is a Black History League will lead a workshop for fifth to 12th gradGuatemala, written and directed by Cornelia Cody Month Family Art Workshop at Anacostia Comers on how to form evidence-based arguments. A (El Salvador/USA), is on stage at GALA Theatre, munity Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. All supplies librarian will then explain how to use library reMarch 14 to 28. $12 for adults; $10 for children. provided. anacostia.si.edu. sources to gather authoritative evidence. Students

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NPG Presidential Family Fun Day

Every year the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) kicks off Presidents’ Day weekend with a presidential party loaded with crafts, music, dancing, games and special tours of “America’s Presidents.” Celebrate with the Portrait Gallery, President Lincoln’s Cottage, the DC Public Library, the Washington Nationals’ Racing Presidents, artists and experts from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Plus, a special booth for the new The Obama Portraits book. Presidential Family Fun Day is on Saturday, Feb. 15, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Kogod Courtyard. The National Portrait Gallery is at Eighth and F Streets, NW. npg.si.edu. Student matinees are March 16 to 20 and March 23 to 27, at 10:30 a.m. (weekdays). For more information, contact education@galatheatre.org.

National Archives Story Times

On Feb. 12, March 18, April 15 and May 13, 10 to 11 a.m., at the Boeing Learning Center Resource Room, National Archives presents story times for 3 to 5-year-olds and accompanying adults. These special programs, funded in part by the National Archives Foundation, give children a chance to practice listening skills, participate in group activities and create a craft. This is a walkin program. archives.gov.

Photo: Tony Powell, Courtesy Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery

Washington’s 288th Birthday

On Feb. 19 and on Feb. 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., visit Mount Vernon for free. Participate in special wreath laying ceremonies throughout the day. Join “General Washington” for a slice of birthday cake (while supplies last)! General Washington loved music and theater. In honor of Washington’s 288th birthday, join Mount Vernon as they host a day-long celebration of music, performance and entertainment the Washington would have enjoyed in the Robert & Clarice H. Smith Auditorium. mountvernon.org.

Zomo the Rabbit

Zomo, one hip-hoppity rabbit, is taking on DC. When Zomo is dissed and dismissed by the other tricksters

in town, he turns to the Sky God for more power. The Sky God sends him on an impossible quest taking him from the breakdancing fish on the DC Waterfront, to the graffiti artist cow at the National Zoo and finally to the DJ Leopard in Adams Morgan. Will Zomo find the power he’s seeking? Or will he wise up? This high-energy hip-hop adaptation of a Nigerian folktale originally commissioned by Imagination Stage in 2009, puts a local spin and lots of silly humor on the global tradition of trickster tales. For ages 4, up. Feb. 8 to March 22 at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD. imaginationstage.org.

Daddy picks up his briefcase and goes off to work. One day, Yao grabs Daddy’s overcoat and accidentally pulls a thread that leads to the start of a magical world. South Korea’s Brush Theatre uses interactive screen art technology and live music to capture the whimsical adventure that follows. What Yao finds at the end of the thread playfully blurs reality and imagination. $20. Yao is on stage at the Kennedy Center on Feb. 29, 11 a.m., 1:30 and 5 p.m.; and March 1, 1:30 and 4 p.m. Most enjoyed by ages three to seven. All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket. kennedy-center.org.

Mozart Mash-Up

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On Feb. 22, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; and Feb. 23, 1:30 and 4 p.m., enjoy the music of Mozart in a special family concert at the Kennedy Center. A string quartet featuring members of the National Symphony Orchestra plays its favorites from the prolific composer. At age three, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart could be found observing his big sister Nannerl at the keyboard. By 4 or 5, he had written his first compositions and his first symphony by age 7. This concert is most enjoyed by age 7, up. All patrons must have a ticket. $20. Come early for a petting zoo. kennedy-center.org.

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INTERSECTIONS for Kids

Imagination Stage’s Mouse on the Move, Feb. 21 to March 1. Two adventurous mice ready to explore the world beyond their little mouse-hole. They decide to go to the moon since it is cat-free and made entirely of delicious, mouth-watering cheese. $15.

Amelia Mouse (Mary Myers) and Nellie Mouse (Kyosin Kang) take a rocket to the moon in “Mouse on the Move” at Imagination Stage. Photo: Jeremy A. Jackson

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Friendlier Fables & Thoughtful Tales, Feb. 22. Enjoy familiar stories with kinder twists. Learn about respect and friendship in a funny, touching, engaging show for all ages! $15. The Atlas, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org.

The Library of Congress (LOC), the Children’s Book Council and Every Child a Reader has announced the appointment of Jason Reynolds as the seventh National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature for 2020-2021. Reynolds is the author of 13 books for young people including his most recent, “Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks,” a National Book Award finalist, which was named a Best Book of 2019 by NPR, The New York Times, The Washington Post and TIME. A native of DC, Reynolds began writing poetry at nine years old and is the recipient of a Newbery Honor, a Printz Honor, an NAACP Image Award and multiple Coretta Scott King Award honors. For his two-year term, Reynolds will visit small towns across America to have meaningful discussions with young people.

Wolf Trap’s Family Deal

Wolf Trap’s Young at Arts initiative invites families and caregivers to introduce children (17 and under) to the arts by offering one free accompanying youth ticket for each adult ticket purchased for select performances. Read more at wolftrap.org.

The Virginia Ballet Company performs on Feb. 29.

Saturday Morning at The National

Saturday mornings, at 9:30 and 11 a.m., The National offers free programs best suited for children 4 to 10. Siblings and friends of other ages are always welcome. Here’s the spring lineup: Feb. 15, Mary Ann Jung History Alive’s The Queen’s Speech; Feb. 29, Virginia Ballet Company; March 14, Traveling Lantern’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; April 4, Interact Story Theatre’s Not My Monkey; April 18, Great Works Theatre’s The BFG. The National Theatre is at 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Reserve free tickets at thenationaldc.org/saturday-morning-national-season.

Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast is a romantic tale of a handsome prince and his love set in a great forest in old Russia. There are curses, conflicts, hopes, dreams and exciting adventures, all the things that make a happy ending that much sweeter. Imaginative settings and beautiful costumes support this large-scale marionette version of the classic love story. $12. On stage at Glen Echo, Feb. 20 to March 29. Recommended for age 5, up. Here’s the remaining lineup: Hansel and Gretel, April 3 to May 10; Peter and the Wolf, May 15 to June 2. thepuppetco.org.

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Café U, 1017 U Street, NW

Lyve@U, 2001 11th Street, NW

Compass Coffee, 1023 7th Street, NW Conrad Washington, DC, 950 New York Avenue, NW Empire Lounge, 1909 9th Street, NW Estuary, 950 New York Avenue, NW Glow Bar, 1913 9th Street, NW Gogi Yogi, 1921 8th Street, NW Hanumanh, 1604 7th Street, NW Harlot, 2001 11th Street, NW

Mirror Lounge, 1920 9th Street, NW Nina May, 1337 11th Street, NW Roy Boys, 2108 8th Street, NW Sol Mexican Grill, 655 K Street, NW Tall Boy, 1239 9th Street, NW Tiffany & Co., 960 New York Avenue, NW Union Kitchen Grocery, 1924 8th Street, NW UPS Store, 1835 7th Street, NW Zeppelin, 1544 9th Street, NW

To cast your vote, send an email to BestinShaw@gmail.com with the name of your favorite new business of 2019 in the subject line and your name in the message no later than 12:00 PM on Monday, March 23, 2020, in order for your vote to be counted. Only one entry per email address will be accepted. Be sure to let your favorite business know you voted for them. And then plan to attend the Shaw Main Streets Annual Meeting to see which new businesses won the awards. Shaw Main Streets is a designated DC Main Streets program and is funded in part by the Department of Small and Local Business Development, Muriel E. Bowser, Mayor.