Midcity dc magazine july 2013 by Capital Community News

MIDCITY JULY 2013

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CONTENTS JULY 10

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A Caffeinated Cafe Bike Crawl • Kelsey B. Snell

Insatiable • Jonathan Bardzik

Retail Therapy • Mariessa Terrell

Shake Up Your Fitness Routine • Jazelle Hunt

your neighborhood 28

E on DC • E. Ethelbert Miller

ANC 6E Report • Steve Holton

District Beat • Martin Austermuhle

The Numbers • Elissa Silverman

Shaw Streets • Ralph Brabham

Bloomingdale Bites • Jazzy Wright

Logan Circles • Mark F. Johnson

kids and family 39

Kids and Family Notebook • Kathleen Donner

at home 44

Garden Fairy: Summer Fun • Frank Asher

Changing Hands • Don Denton

46 Classifieds COVER: A cyclist rides by Progression Place, the game-changing development which just opened above Shaw Metro. Photo: Andrew Lightman

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KIDS & FAMILY Kathleen Donner • kathleendonner@gmail.com Susan Johnson • schools@hillrag.com

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Society & Events Mickey Thompson • socialsightings@aol.com

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Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic Meet One-on-One with a Lawyer for Free! Presented by the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program, the D.C. Women’s Business Center and the D.C. Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs If you are an existing or an aspiring small business owner, come and meet one-on-one with attorneys at this brief advice clinic. You can get information on business formation, contracts, leases, taxes or any other questions you may have related to small business legal issues. Or, if you do not have specific questions, come and tell the attorneys about your business—they can help you spot legal issues or give you general advice.

Date: Time: Location:

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 5pm – 7:30 pm DCRA Small Business Resource Center 1100 4th Street SW, Second Floor Waterfront-SEU Metro Station

Please bring any documents relevant to the issues you wish to discuss. This is a walk-in clinic; however, if you wish to pre-register, call Darryl Maxwell, Managing Attorney at 202-737-4700, ext. 3369 or visit http://bizdc.ecenterdirect.com/ConferencePresignup.action?iD=36570 Language translation services are available upon request.

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a month-by-month guide to events

Brew At The Zoo

Conservationists around the globe are plagued by the same question: “What can we do to help?” At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, they have an answer: drink beer. On Thursday, July 11, 6-9 p.m., raise your glass to conservation and join FONZ at their annual Brew at the Zoo, where you can sample the best beers from more than 60 craft and microbreweries. The best part? Proceeds from this festive event go towards animal care and conservation at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and around the world. Now that’s something worth toasting to. There will be live entertainment and complimentary soda and water. Tickets range from $90 to $33.75 for sober drivers. nationalzoo. si.edu

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Beer from more than 60 craft and microbreweries will be served. Photo: Smithsonian national Zoo

NoMa Summer Screen Night Through August 21

NoMa Summer Screen is a free, 13-week outdoor film series in NoMa. Every Wednesday to August 21, hundreds of neighbors gather at 7 p.m. on the Loree Grand Field at Second and L Streets, NE, for music, giveaways, food trucks, picnicking, and fun for the whole family. Films start at dark. All movies are screened with subtitles. Coolers, children and friendly (leashed) dogs are welcome. Bring a blanket, Frisbee, or picnic cooler and connect with friends and neighbors as you enjoy great films under the stars. Follow us on Twitter @NoMaBID or Facebook for weather updates, surprise giveaways, weekly activities, and information on food vendor specials.

DC Drive-In @ Union Market

Courtesy of Union Market.

Washington, DC has never been home to a drive-in movie experienceuntil now. This summer, “DC Drive-In” will screen on Fridays at Union Market. This unique event is unlike any other summer screening series in the District--a full recreation of a drive-in movie experience. Watch classic Washington, DC-centric films on Union Market’s huge three-story wall. Enjoy pre-show festivities, including live music, contests and special giveaways. And of course, dine on the fresh and fabulous offerings of Union Market’s vendors served by rollerskating car hops. DC Drive-In is free to attend. Reservations are suggested for cars. There is also a secured picnic area on the parking lot for bikers and walkers. No reservation required. Here’s the lineup: July 12-Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb; July 19-Distinguished Gentleman; July 26-American President; and Aug 2-No Way Out. unionmarketdc.com/events/dc-drive-in

Smithsonian Genome Exhibition Unlocks 21st-Century Science of Life

Courtesy of the National Museum of Natural History

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, in partnership with the National Human Genome Research Institute of the National Institutes of Health, presents “Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code”-a multimedia exhibition that explores how the genomic revolution is influencing people’s lives and the extraordinary impact it is having on science, medicine and nature. The exhibition looks at the complexities of the genome-the complete set of genetic or hereditary material of a living organism-and chronicles the remarkable breakthroughs that have taken place since the completion of the Human Genome Project 10 years ago. With cutting-edge interactives, 3-D models, custom animation and engaging videos of real-life stories, the exhibition examines both the benefits and the challenges that genomics presents to modern society. “Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code” will be on view at the National Museum of Natural History through Sept. 1, 2014, when it will begin a tour of venues throughout North America. mnh.si.edu

DC Big Flea Market

Don Cockley’s booth at the show. He primarily deals in shabby chic, hardware, type trays, and unusual collectibles. Photo: Courtesy of DC Big Flea Market

If you’re interested in a bit of treasure hunting this summer, consider a trip to Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly for the DC Big Flea Market, July 20, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, July 21, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. This is the mid-Atlantic’s largest market for antiques and collectibles. Dulles Expo Center is at 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA. It’s about 30 miles west of DC (10 minutes from Dulles Airport). Take Route 66 and after about 18 miles, merge onto Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy/US-50 W via EXIT 57B toward US-50 W/Fair Oaks/Winchester. The trip should take about an hour. $8 admission for both days. damorepromotions.com

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SPECIAL EVENTS Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Through July 7, 11:00 AM-5:30 PM. Evening events at 6:00 PM. Festival features programs on Campus and Community, Citified, and Creativity and Crisis. Free entrance. National Mall between 7th and 14th sts. folklife.si.edu/center/festival YMCA Anthony Bowen Opens. July 8. 14th and W Sts. NW. This state-of-the-art mixed-use development in the vibrant U Street Corridor, will honor 160 years of impact while laying the foundation for the community’s future. The new 44,000 sq. ft. facility features a 6-lane indoor pool, 3 group exercise studios, a Wi-Fi café, a rooftop terrace, a youth development center, a demonstration kitchen and space for our life-changing wellness programs. 202-738-5005. ymcadc.org Water Lily & Lotus Festival 2013 at Kenilworth Park. July 13, 10:30 AM-4:30 PM. Blooming lilies and lotuses; live music; face painting; gardening workshops; pond, greenhouse and photography tours. Bird walks at 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Arrive at 9:00 AM and help clean up the gardens. Free. 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. 202-426-6905. www.nps.gov/keaq

Bastille Day French Festival, July 13 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Recognized in memory of the beginning of the French Revolution, Bastille Day is observed every year as France’s National Holiday. This annual DC festival celebrates France both past and present, with festivities for visitors of all ages, including dance performances by The New York Baroque Dance Company, live music, French games, and hands-on art projects. Events take place among Hillwood-founder, Marjorie Post’s first collecting passion for the decorative arts of 18th century France, as well as the magnificent gardens on the estate. $5-$18. Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. francedc.org 10 u midcitydcnews.com

Alexandria’s Birthday Celebration. July 13, 4:00-10:00 PM. Enjoy a concert by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, birthday cake, food and fireworks. The evening culminates in Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture.” Oronoco Bay Park. Free. visitalexandriava.com 2013 Capital Fringe Festival. Through July 28. Eighteen days of creative and uninhibited performances. Dominant themes in the eighth annual Festival include: updated use of classic texts and performances styles, local politics, race, religion, less traditional dance and physical performance, historical biopics and technically innovative shows involving use of mobile phones and audio systems. Much merriment and revelry is to be had at the Baldacchino Gypsy Tent Bar at Fort Fringe, where you can enjoy even more live local music than ever before, food, drinks and pulled BBQ pork, and catch the latest buzz about all of the Fringe performances. capitalfringe.org Mid-City Dog Days 2013. Aug 3-4. Dog Days feature storewide markdowns; free water/lemondae; raffles, buy-on-get-one-free; discount racks on sidewalks. Action centers around 14th and U Sts. NW. dogdaysdc.blogspot.com LUMEN8ANACOSTIA 2013. Through Aug 10,

with weekly themed programming including a film week, a fashion week and a closing celebration on Aug 10. Events around Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE and Good Hope Rd. lumen8anacostia.com Marine Barracks Evening Parade. Friday evenings through Aug 30. Guests admitted starting at 7:00 PM. Guests should be seated by 8:00 PM. Program begins at 8:45 PM. The Evening Parade has become a universal symbol of the professionalism, discipline and Esprit de Corps of the United States Marines. The ceremony begins with a concert by the United States Marine Band. Free. It is wise to have reservations that can be made online at mbw.usmc.mil. Marine Barracks (front gate), Eighth and I sts. SE. 202433-4073. mbw.usmc.mil 2013 Twilight Tattoo at Fort Myer. Wednesdays, through Aug 28, 7:00 PM with pre-ceremony pageantry starting at 6:45 PM. Members of the 3rd US Infantry (The Old Guard), the US Army Band “Pershings Own,” Fife and Drum Corps and the US Army Drill Team will perform an hour-long sunset military Pageant. Over 100 Old Guard soldiers dressed in period uniforms will provide a glimpse of Army history from colonial times to the soldier of the future. Summerall Field on historic Fort Myer in Arlington, VA. usarmyband.com Free Summer Saturdays at the Corcoran. This summer, from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend, enjoy special exhibitions and programming free of charge in addition to Gallery tours, select workshops, demonstrations, and performances for all ages. Corcoran Gallery 500 17th St. NW. 202-639-1700. corcoran.org

SUMMER MUSIC & MOVIES Adams Morgan Summer Concert. Saturday, July 6, 5:00-7:00 PM at the corner of Columbia and 18th NW. adamsmorganonline.org Classic Movies at the National. Mondays, 6:30 PM. July 8, Destry Rides Again; July 15, Alfred Hitchcock’s “Rope”; July 22, Harvey; July 29, Anatomy of a Murder; August 5, The Flight of the Phoenix. Free. The National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-783-3372. nationaltheatre.org NoMa Summer Screen “Outlaw Heroes”. 7:0011:00 PM. July 10-Bridesmaids; July 17-Moonrise Kingdom; July 24-True Grit; July 31-Hunger Games; Aug 7-Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid; Aug 14-Ferris Bueller’s Day Off; Aug 21-

(rain date). Movie location at L St. between 2nd and 3rd, NE. nomabid.org Yards Park Marine Band Thursday Night Concerts (before the movie). Thursdays, 7:30 PM, through Aug 29 (not Independence Day). Yards Park is in the Capitol Riverfront at 355 Water Street SE, three blocks from Nationals Ballpark. Take the Green Line to Navy Yard (New Jersey Avenue exit). yardspark.org Postgame Concerts at Nationals Park. Thompson Square (July 6), Gavin DeGraw (August 31) and Montgomery Gentry (September 21) will comprise the lineup for the 2013 NatsLive Free Postgame Concert Series following select Nationals home games throughout the summer. The performances will begin approximately 15 minutes after the final out of each Nationals game. Fans who wish to attend the free concerts must have a valid ticket for that day’s Nationals game, which can be purchased at nationals.com/NatsLive. The Double Play Giveaway & Concert Packs are also available at nationals.com/flex for those who want to ensure their seat for each of the four postgame concerts. National Shrine Summer Organ Recitals. Sundays in July and Aug, 6:00 PM. Free. Free will offering accepted. All welcome. 400 Michigan Ave. NE. 202-526-8300. nationalshrine.com Music in the Courtyard. July 21, 7:00-10:30 PM at Gallery O on H, 1354 H St. NE. galleryoonh.com Screen on the Green. July 22-E.T. the ExtraTerrestrial; July 29-Norma Rae; Aug 5-Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory; Aug 12-Tootsie. On the National Mall between 7th and 12th Streets. friendsofscreenonthegreen.org Navy Band “Concerts on the Avenue.” Tuesdays, 7:30 PM (new time). US Navy Memorial. The United States Navy Band and its specialty groups will perform. Free. Seventh and Penn. Ave. NW. 202-737-2300. navymemorial.org Canal Park Outdoor Movies. Thursdays at sundown. July 11, Batman Begins; July 18, Thor; July 25, The Dark Knight; Aug 1, The Avengers; Aug 8, The Dark Knight Rises. Every week there will be trivia for each comic, as well as special giveaways on designated theme nights and more. Canal Park is accessible from the New Jersey Avenue entrance of the Navy Yard Metro. Canal Park is at 200 M St. SE. canalparkdc.org U Street Movies. July 17, Aug 21, Sept 18. Contact harrison@ustreet-dc.org to help orga-

nize or donate. Movies shown at the Harrison Recreation Center field, V St. between 13th and 14th sts. NW. Free admission. Attendees are encouraged to come early to picnic in the park and listen to music spun by local DJs. movies. ustreet-dc.org Rhythm in NoMa Concerts. July 25, Aug 29, Sept 26; 6:00-8:00 PM. Connect with business partners, family or friends while listening to a variety of popular musical styles, from Motown to funk to quiet jazz ensembles. location TBA. nomabid.org Yards Park Friday Night Concert Series. Fridays, 8:30 PM. Here’s the lineup: July 5, Scott’s New Band; July 12, Texas Chainsaw Horns; July 19, 40 Thieves; July 26, Practically Einstein; Aug 2, Sam O; Aug 9, 19th Street Band; Aug 16, Crowded Streets; Aug 23, Alma Tropicalia; and Aug 30, Framewerk. Yards Park is in the Capitol Riverfront at 355 Water Street SE, three blocks from Nationals Ballpark. Take the Green Line to Navy Yard (New Jersey Avenue exit). yardspark.org Air Force Band Concerts. Fridays in summer, 8:00 PM. Air Force Memorial at One Air Force Memorial Drive in Arlington, VA. (14th St. Bridge into Virginia, merge onto Washington Blvd. and then Columbia Pike in the direction of the Navy Annex. Then follow signs.) Expect a pleasing mix of contemporary and patriotic tunes and spectacular views of the nighttime Washington, DC skyline. Free. airforcememorial.org Jazz in the Sculpture Garden. Fridays, through Aug 30 (rain or shine), 5:00-8:00 PM. National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. Live jazz performed by an eclectic mix of top artists from the Washington area entertains visitors outdoors in front of the fountain or in the Pavilion Cafe (if it’s raining). The Pavilion Cafe features a seasonal tapas-style menu and bar service during the concerts. Everyone can enjoy these concerts. You do not have to order food or drinks. Free. 202- 289-3360. nga.gov Live American Roots Music. Friday and Saturday nights in summer. The National Building Museum has partnered with Hill Country Barbecue Market to present Hill Country’s Backyard Barbecue, a unique branded outdoor experience featuring Hill Country’s award-winning Texas-style barbecue, ice-cold Shiner beers, and signature cocktails on the Museum’s spacious and picturesque West Lawn. Throughout the summer, the space features live American roots music on Friday and Saturday nights, presented by Hill Country Live, Hill Country’s Aus-

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exhilarating performances packed with classic songs like “Piece of My Heart, “Summertime” and “Mercedes Benz. Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW. 202-488-3300. arena-stage.org Baby Universe at Studio. Through July 14. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. 202-3323300. studiotheatre.org Doctor Faustus at National Academy of Sciences. July 8, 6:30 PM. Join the Shakespeare Theatre Company and the Cultural Programs of the National Academy of Sciences for a free staged reading of Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus. The play, written in 1592, is based on the story of Faust, an alchemist who strikes up a deal with the devil in exchange for knowledge and power. Visitors also need to show a photo ID to enter the National Academy of Sciences, 2101 Constitution Ave. NW. The Second City “America All Better”. July 9-Aug 4. 2012: The economy’s in the dumps. Unemployment is sky high. The middle class is disappearing. A national poll reveals that Americans prefer cockroaches to Congress. 2013: Haven’t you heard? Obama’s been reelected. The economy is on the rebound (sort of). Marijuana and gay marriage are legal (kind of). America, now you’re All Better!! Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D St. NW. 202393-3939. woollymammoth.net

Military Band Concerts at the US Capitol. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays in summer (weather permitting). 8:00 PM. Mondays, US Navy Band; Tuesdays, US Air Force Band; Wednesdays, US Marine Band; Fridays, US Army Band. Free. West Terrace US Capitol Building. tin-inspired music program. National Buildiong Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. nbm.org Wednesday Lunchtime Concerts at Canal Park. Wednesdays, Through July 31, 11:30 AM1:30 PM. Canal Park is located at 202 M St, SE. canalparkdc.org

MUSIC Music at The Howard. July 6, Trouble Funk; July 7, The Jill Sobule and Julia Sweeney Show; July 8, Carla Morrison; July 9, Luciano; July 10, DC Loves Dilla Tribute Concert; July 11, 100 Shades of Red; July 12, the Persuasions; July 14, PJ Morton CD release; July 17, An Evening with Kebe Wyatt and Lil Mo; July 18, Kassav; July 19, Jody Watley; July 20, Lyfe Jennings; July 26, Mary Mary; July 28, Dazz Band; July 31, Con Funk Shun; Aug 1, John K Band; Aug 2, K Michelle; Aug 7, Eric Johnson and Mike Stern; Aug 8, Beres Hammond; Aug 9, Angie Stone. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. 202-803-2899. thehowardtheatre.com Music at Sixth and I. July 11, Julia Holter with Jessica Pratt; July 20, Sligo Creek Stompers and Bumper Jacksons, July 21, The Oh Hellos; July 25, Bombadil with Samantha Crain; July 31, Bonnie “Prince” Billy and Dawn McCarthy; Aug 10, Chris Eldridge (of Punch Brothers) & Julian Lage. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 202-408-3100. sixthandi.org

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Sunday Gospel Brunch Featuring the Harlem Gospel Choir. Every Sunday, 12:30-2:00 PM. $30-$45. The Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. 202-803-2899. thehowardtheatre.com Gospel Choir Brunch at Union Market. First Saturday of every month. Experience Gospel Choir Brunch on the first Saturday of every month with a dynamic performance featuring the Israel Baptist Church. Brunch specials are available from vendors. Union Market, 1309 5th St. NE. unionmarketdc.com HR 57 Weekly Jam Sessions. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:00 PM-midnight. Since 1993 HR57 has provided a place where aspiring musicians gather to learn the history and cultures of the genres of jazz and blues. It’s a venue for the exchange of ideas and information between aspiring and professional musicians, students, aficionados and the general public. $8. 1007 H St. NE. 202-253-0044. hr57.org Church of the Epiphany Weekly Concerts. Every Tuesday, 12:10 PM. Free but free will offering taken. 1317 G ST. NW. 202-347-2635. epiphanydc.org

THEATER Winning Bid Announced for Lincoln Theatre. Mayor Gray has announced the selection of I.M.P., owners of the 9:30 Club, as the win-

ning bid to become the new operator for the Historic Lincoln Theatre, beginning September 2013. I.M.P. demonstrates a proven track record of successfully operating and managing cultural facilities throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area and represents a strong brand of excellence. I.M.P. possesses the experienced leadership necessary to build and sustain a consistent artistic identity for the Lincoln Theatre. Currently, I.M.P. operates the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C., Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland and produces concerts in various venues of all sizes throughout the region. One Destiny at Fords. Through July 6. One Destiny was commissioned by the Ford’s Theatre Society to bring the drama and emotion of the American Civil War to life through informative and entertaining theatre. This unique 35-minute play captures the emotions of that fateful night in 1865, as told through the eyewitness accounts of actor Harry Hawk and Ford’s Theatre co-owner Harry Ford, among others. Ages 8 and up. Ford’s Theatre, 511 10th St. NW. fords.org

Oscar Wilde’s Salome at the Atlas. July 10Aug 11. Oscar Wilde’s Salomé-Bewitching. Beguiling. Beheading. King Herod begs the captivating Princess Salomé to dance for him. She agrees only when he swears to give her anything she wants. Consequently, she desires John the Baptist’s head on a platter since he is the only man not transfixed by her beauty. See Wilde’s exotic, provocative take on this ancient biblical tale. The Atlas, 1333 H St. NE. 202399-7993. atlasarts.org Sandaya: Bermese Lessons. July 10-21. Sandaya: Burmese Lessons traces the journey of a young American pianist as she learns Burmese language and unique piano style (sandaya). The Atlas, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. atlasarts.org The Rocky Horror Show at Studio. July 10-Aug 4. A castle. A mad scientist. The Time Warp. The original horror comedy musical strips a newly engaged couple of their inhibitions-and clothes-in their unforgettable odyssey of carnal pleasures and self-discovery. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. 202-332-3300. studiotheatre.org

The Real Thing by Tom Stoppard at Studio. Extended through July 7. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. 202-332-3300. studiotheatre.org

Woolly’s Birthday Bash. July 13. To celebrate Woolly’s 34th birthday, the performance on Saturday July 13 will be a birthday party benefit for the theatre. Audience members will enjoy the 8 p.m. showing of America All Better!! and party the night away with the cast of The Second City, with an open bar, dessert, and the chance to win an all-expenses paid trip to San Francisco. Tickets start at $100 and can be purchased through the Woolly Mammoth Box office at 202-393-3939 or online at woollymammoth. net/events.

One Night with Janis Joplin. Through Aug 11. Get ready to relive the summer of love! Back by popular demand, One Night with Janis Joplin returns to rock Arena Stage for another round of

The Audience in the Sidney Harman Hall. July 22-28. Helen Mirren reprises her Academy Award winning role as Queen Elizabeth II in the highly-anticipated West End production of

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July 11-28. Presented by Faction of Fools Theatre Company as part of the 8th Annual Capital Fringe Festival. Shakespeare’s greatest love story by DC’s biggest fools. $17. Presented at The Shop-at Fort Fringe, 607 New York Ave. NW. 866-811-4111. capitalfringe.org The Audience, broadcast as part of National Theatre Live. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. shakespearetheatre.org

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SPORTS, DANCE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS

Bocce at NOMA. Thursday nights through Aug 29 at First and M Sts. NE. dcbocce.com

Nats Baseball. July 6, 7, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 27 and 28. Nationals Park. 202-675-6287. washington. nationals.mlb.com National’s Ballpark Tours. Wednesday-Sunday (non-game days), 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM. On day of night-time home games, tours at 10:30 AM. Take the Nationals Park Ballpark Tour for a behind-the-scenes look at Nationals Park. Over the course of an hour and fifteen minutes you will visit the PNC Diamond Club, the Lexus Presidents Club, the Stars & Stripes Club, luxury suites, the Shirley Povich Media Center, Nationals dugout and Nationals clubhouse. Throw a pitch in the Nationals bullpen. $12-$15. All proceeds from Nationals Park Tours will be donated to the Nationals Dream Foundation. washington.nationals.mlb.com Washington Mystics Basketball. July 6 and 16. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. wnba.com/mystics

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The Dash 10K & Kid’s Run. July 28, 8:00 AM at the C&O Towpath, 1015 33rd St. NW. capitalsprints.com

Shaw Skate Park. A new 11,000 sq. foot skate park has opened in the Shaw neighborhood. 11th and Rhode Island Ave. NW. Nearby public tennis courts. Banneker Community Center (eight outdoor tennis courts), 2500 Georgia Ave. NW. 202673-6861. Kennedy Recreation Center (one outdoor tennis court), 1401 Seventh St. NW. 202-671-4794. All courts are open daily, dawn to dusk. Some are lighted for extended evening play. Courts are available on a first-come, firstserved basis for one-hour intervals; extended use of tennis courts requires a permit. Proper shoes and attire is required. 202-671-0314. dpr.dc.gov/dpr Nearby outdoor public pools. Francis Pool, 2435 N St. NW; East Potomac Pool, 972 Ohio Dr. SW; Randall Pool, S. Capitol and I sts. SW. All DC public pools are free for DC residents. Have ID. dpr.dc.gov

Washington Kastles Tennis Matches. July 8, 9, 11, 17, 20, 22, 24 and 25. $35-$60. Kastles Stadium at the Wharf. Purchase tickets online at washingtonkastles.com.

Nearby indoor public swimming pools. Turkey Thicket, 1100 Michigan Ave. NE. 202-576-9236. Rumsey Pool, 635 No.Carolina Ave. SE. 202-724-4495. All DC public pools are free for DC residents. Have ID. dpr.dc.gov

DC United Soccer Home Matches. July 12 and 27, and Aug 3. $23-$52. RFK Stadium. 202-587-5000. dcunited.com The Biggest Loser RunWalk 10K/5K/Mile Fun Run. July

NSBC Boxing, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00-7:00 PM. Self defense/PVA boxing class. New Samaritan Baptist Church, 1100 Florida Ave. NE. Contact Coach Odell Mont-

gomery, 202-905-5215 for more information. Tidal Basin 3K Monthly Run. Third Wednesday of each month, noon. This run is free and informal. West Potomac Park (meet on Ohio Dr. at West Basin Dr., near the Tourmobile stand). 703-505-3567. dcroadrunners.org

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Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon. Oct 6. Registration open. 703-587-4321. wilsonbridgehalf.com Marine Corps Marathon Registration. Register online at marinemarathon.com. Marathon is Sunday, Oct. 27. This event brings golfers, interfaith leaders, business principals, and our Capitol Hill neighbors together for an afternoon of camaraderie to support a critical need in our community-serving the homeless population in Capitol Hill. Register at Golf.CHGM.net. Fort Dupont Ice Arena. reopened July 1. Indoor ice skating. Fort Dupont Ice Arena, 3779 Ely Pl. NE. 202-584-5007. fdia.org

MARKETS AND SALES Bloomingdale Farmers Market. Sundays, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. First and R Sts. NW. Aya @ SW Waterfront. Saturdays, 9:00 AM1:00 PM. On the grounds of Christ United Methodist Church, 900 4th St. SW. New Grant Avenue (ﬂea) Market in Takoma Park. July 14, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. The new market is at the intersection of Grant Ave. and Carroll Ave. in Takoma Park, MD with antiques, collectibles and funky finds. grantavenuemarket.com

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Capital Riverfront Farmers Market. Open Tuesdays through October, 4:00-7:00 PM. Every Tuesday, Canal Park’s southern block will transform into a festive marketplace with a dozen local farmers and vendors selling fresh produce, locally prepared food, and artisan crafts. Canal Park is located in the Capitol Riverfront at 2nd and M Sts. SE. H Street FreshFarm Market. Saturdays through Dec 21, 9:00 AM-noon. H St. and 13th St. NE. Vendors are Atwater’s; Blueberry Hill; Cedarbrook Farm; Dolcezza Gelato; Full Cellar Farm; Garden Path Farm; Gordy’s Pickle Jar; Keswick Creamery at Carrock Farm, LLC; Quaker Valley Orchards; Red Apron Butchery; Richfield Farm. freshfarmmarkets.org Fresh Tuesdays at Eastern Market. Every Tuesday, 3:00-7:00 PM. Tuesday afternoon farmers’ line of fresh produce. Eastern Market, 200 block of Seventh St. SE. 202-6985253. easternmarket-dc.com Union Market. Wednesday-Friday, 11:00 AM-8:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday, 8:00 AM-8:00 PM. The newly-opened Union Market is an artisanal, curated, year-round food market featuring over 40 local vendors. 1309 Fifth St. NE. 301-652-7400. unionmarketdc.com Eastern Market. Daily except Mondays and important holidays. Weekdays, 7:00 AM-7:00 PM; Saturdays, 7:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sundays, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Flea market and arts and

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MIDCITY FEBRUARY 2013

HAVING TROUBLE FINDING MidCity DC? 14U Cafe

1939 U ST NW

Andrene’s Carribean

308 Kennedy ST NW

Azi’s Cafe

1336 9th ST NW

Ben’s Chilli Bowl

1213 U ST NW

Bicycle Space

1019 7th Street, NW

Big Bad Woof

117 Carroll ST NW

Big Bear

1700 1st ST NW

Bioscript Pharmacy

1325 14th ST NW

Brookland Metro

801 Michigan Avenue NE

Bus Boys & Poets

1025 5th ST NW 2021 14th ST NW

Caribou Coffee

1400 14th ST NW

Carls barber shop

1406 P St MW

Chatman’s Bakery

1239 9th ST NW

Chester Arthur House

23 Logan Circle NW

Chinatown Coffee

475 H ST NW

City First Bank

1432 U ST NW

CNN Office

224 7th ST SE

Coldwell Banker

1606 17th ST NW

Columbia Hts. Coffee

3416 11 ST NW

CVS

1000 U ST NW 110 Carroll ST NW 1117 10th ST NW 128 Kennedy ST NW 1418 P ST NW 1637 P Street, NW 1700 Columbia RD NW 1900 7th ST NW 2129 14th ST NW 3031 14th ST NW

DC Child & Family Services Agency

200 I Street SE

Drafting Table

1529 14th ST NW

Dunkin Donuts

1739 New Jersey Ave NW

Emery Recreation Ctr.

5701 Georgia Avenue, NW

Enviro. Working Group

1436 U ST NW

First Cup Coffee

900 M ST NW

Foster House Apts.

801 Rhode Is. Ave, NW

Giant

1050 Brentwood RD NE 1345 Park RD NW

Habesha market

1919 9th st

Harris Teeter

1201 First St, NE

Providence Hospital

1150 Varnum St NE

Reeves Center

2000 14th ST NW

Safeway

1045 5th ST NW 1701 Corcoran ST NW 1747 Columbia RD NW 6501 Piney Branch RD NW

Senior Wellness Center

3531 Georgia Avenue, NW

Shaw Library

945 Rhode Island AVE NW

Shaw Mainstreet

1426 9th ST NW

Shaw metro

1800 7th st NW

Shephard Park Library

7420 Georgia Avenue, NW

Starbucks

1600 U ST NW

1631 Kalorama RD NW Heller’s Bakery

3221 Mt. Pleasant ST NW

Howard University

2225 6th ST NW

Java House

1645 Q ST NW

Kennedy Rec Center

1401 7th ST NW

LAYC

1419 Columbia RD NW

Lincoln Westmoreland Apts.

1730 7th Street, NW

Long & Foster

1401 14th ST NW

Love Cafe

1501 14th ST NW

Marie Reed Rec Center

2200 Champlain ST NW

MLK Library

901 G ST NW

Modern Liquors

1200 9th ST NW

Mt. Vernon Sq. Metro

700 M ST NW

Mt. Pleasant Library

3162 Mt. Pleasant St. NW

Northwest One Library

155 L ST NW

Off Road Cycling

905 U Street, NW

Paul Laurence Dunbar Sr. Apartments

2225 Georgia AVE NW State Farm

3327 12th ST NE

Street Boxes

925 monroe st ne 925 monroe st ne 2022 14th ST NW 8th & R Streets., NW 1400 Block P Street, NW 7th ST & Rhode Is. Ave, NW 1501 14th ST NW 1501 U ST NW

Takoma Metro

327 Cedar ST NW

Takoma Park Library

312 Cedar Street, NW

Third District MPD

1620 V ST NW

Trilogy NoMa

151 Q Street, NE

Tryst

2459 18th ST NW

Turkey Thickett Rec Ctr.

1100 Michigan Avenue, NE

U Street metro

900 U st

2001 15th Street NW

Wilson Building

1350 Pennsylvania AVE NW 101 Rhode Island AVE NW 1830 1st ST NW

3601 12th ST NE

Petworth Library

4200 Kansas AVE NW

Windows Cafe

400 Mass. AVE NW

Petworth Metro

3700 Georgia AVE NW

Yoga District

6514 Georgia Ave, NW

Phyllis Wheatly YWCA

901 Rhode Island Ave NW

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crafts market open Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM. Eastern Market is Washington’s last continually operated “old world” market. On weekends the market area comes alive with farmers bringing in fresh produce, craft and flower vendors, artists, a flea market and street musicians. 200 block of Seventh St. SE. 202-698-5253. easternmarket-dc.com Penn Quarter, DC FreshFarm Market. Thursdays through Dec 19, 3:00-7:00 PM. North end of 8th St. NW, between D and E Sts. NW. freshfarmmarkets.org 14th and U Farmers’ Market. Saturdays through Nov 23, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Reeves Center Plaza at the corner of 14th St. and U St., NW. marketsandmore.net Dupont Circle Farmers Market. Sundays year round (rain or shine), 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. The Wall Street Journal and The Financial Times of London named the market one of the top farmers’ markets in the country. During the peak season, there are more than 30 farmers offering fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, cheeses, fruit pies, breads, fresh pasta, cut flowers, potted plants, soaps and herbal products. 20th St. and Mass. Ave NW, 1500 block of 20th St. NW (between Mass. Ave. and Q St. in the adjacent parking lot of PNC Bank). 202362-8889. freshfarmmarket.org Georgetown Flea Market. Sundays year around (except in the case of very inclement weather), 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM. The crowd is as diverse as the items for sale! Antiques, collectibles, art, furniture, rugs, pottery, china, jewelry, silver, stained glass, books and photographs are an example of the available items. 1819 35th St. NW. 202-775-3532. or georgetownfleamarket.com

CIVIC LIFE Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic. July 17, 5-7:30 PM. DCRA, the DC Women’s Business Center and the DC Bar Pro Bono Program are working together to offer this free legal clinic. 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. DCRA, Small Business Resource Center, 1100 4th St. SW, 2nd Floor. Grosso Near You (informal) Meeting. First Thursday, 8:00-9:30 AM, Pound the Hill, 621 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. The meetings will provide the opportunity for constituents to bring ideas and issues directly to Councilmember Grosso as part of an effort to make the DC Council more accessible. Congresswoman Norton’s NW District Office. Open weekdays, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM. 529 14th St. NW, suite 900. 202-783-5065. norton. house.gov All-Ways Mount Pleasant. First Saturday, noon-2:00 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. aa-ss.org

Chinatown Revitalization Council. Fourth Monday, 7:00-8:00 PM. 510 I St. NW. Chinatown Revitalization Council (CRC) promoting the Chinatown renewal and the preservation of its cultural heritage. The public is welcome. Convention Center Community Association. Last Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 PM. Kennedy Rec Center, 1401 Seventh St. NW. www.ccca-online. Downtown Neighborhood Association. Second Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 PM. US Naval Memorial Center, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. miles@ dcdna.org. dcdna.org East Central Civic Association of Shaw Meeting. First Monday, 7:00 PM. Third Baptist Church, 1546 Fifth St. NW. Contact: Al Hajj Mahdi Leroy J Thorpe Jr, 202-387-1596. Eckington Civic Association. First Monday, 7:00-8:30 PM. Harry Thomas Recreation Center, 1743 Lincoln Rd. NE. www.eckingtondc.org Edgewood Civic Association. Last Monday, 7:00-9:00 PM. Edgewood senior building, 635 Edgewood St. NE, nineth floor7-9pm. They encourage all Eckington and Edgewood residents to come out and take part in the lively civic life of our communities. www.theedgewoodcivicassociationdc.org Logan Circle Citizens Association. Please contact Jennifer Trock at jennifer.trock@logancircle.org for meeting dates and times. logancircle.org Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood Association. Third Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 PM. Yale Steam Laundry, 437 New York Ave. NW. lifein. mvsna.org U Street Neighborhood Association. Second Thursday, 7:00-8:30 PM. Source (second floor classroom), 1835 14th St. NW ANC 1A. Second Wednesday, 7:00 PM. Harriet Tubman Elementary School, 3101 13th St. NW. 202-588-7278. anc1a.org ANC 1B. First Thursday, 7:00 PM. Reeves Center, 2000 14th St. NW (second floor). 202-8704202. anc1b.org ANC 1B11. Second Monday, 7:00 PM. LeDroit Senior Building (basement community room), 2125 Fourth St. NW. 202-481-3462. www.anc1b.org ANC 1C. First Wednesday, 7:00 PM. Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Health, 2355 Ontario Rd. NW. 202-332-2630. anc1c.org ANC 1D. Third Tuesday, 7:00 PM. 3166 Mount Pleasant St. NW. 202-462-8692. anc1d.org ANC 2C. First Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 PM. Watha T. Daniel Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW (new location). 202-682-1633. anc2C.org Please confirm regular monthly meetings as some of them do not meet in July and/or August. u

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out and about

A Caffeinated Cafe Bike Crawl

by Kelsey B. Snell

know just enough about coffee and cycling to realize how much there is to learn about each. Thus my twowheeled cafe “crawl” from Capitol Hill to U Street. Five miles, five coffee shops. On the scale of baristas I’m a well-versed novice with Counter Culture Coffee training and three months of full-timing at Eastern Market’s Peregrine Espresso. As for biking, I’m a certified spin instructor who doesn’t teach and the proud owner of a Jamis road bike – my gift to myself when I moved to DC a year ago. You don’t need to be a bike guru or coffee pro for this pilgrimage, but here’s what you will need: a trusty bike (CABI works too), helmet, U-lock, water bottle, and carbohydrates. Food is a must along the way, whether brought from home or bought on site for the sake of caffeine jitters. (I vote trail mix; the nuts and tangy dried fruit can accentuate the coffee’s flavors.) Beginning at Peregrine Espresso in Capitol Hill, this mostly flat route runs north to a segment of the Metro Branch Trail before crossing New York Avenue and up through Bloomingdale and Shaw to the intersection of 14th and U streets. Make my adventure your own. Just go along for the ride.

one monthly espresso special (think rosewater or pickle juice in the mix); and a crew of knowledgeable baristas responsible for Peregrine’s recent “America’s Best Coffeehouse” title. Indecisive folks are in luck because there aren’t many choices to be made here: one-size cup, no sugary flavored

Peregrine Espresso

Eight months ago I would’ve been on the other side of the counter, but this Sunday afternoon I walk into bustling Peregrine Espresso as just another thirsty local. Ranked barista champion Ryan Jensen opened the flagship in Eastern Market five years ago and recently planted two more locations on 14th Street and at Union Market. Here’s what you’ll get: Counter Culture coffees (Durham, N.C.) from the pour-over bar; a simple espresso menu;

Lance Rosenfield and Ashley Morton bike to Eastern Market from H Street for a Peregrine Espresso date.

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syrups or whipped cream, and none of that frozen chai bogusness. Allow me to make a suggestion. Espresso. If you’re sure you can’t stomach this typically toxic soup, give it one more shot – or two here. Peregrine baristas pull all shots as doubles. Today’s espresso is a fruitforward, spiced Tairora from Papua, New Guinea. www.peregrineespresso.com

Vigilante Coffee Co.

Across the street local roaster Vigilante Coffee serves pour-overs (Colombia and Burundi today) and iced coffee at the Flea Market at Eastern Market. I walk up to their tent as one barista opens a canister to let curious passersby smell the grounds while the other explains his brewing method. Owner Chris Vigilante plans to open a brick-and-mortar at 13th and H streets come September, but for now they’ve set up shop in Hogo rum bar. www.vigilantecoffee.com Cappuccinos on Peregrine Espresso’s sidewalk patio

Big Bear Cafe

From the market the ride zigzags to a Bloomingdale anchor just over the northwest border. I try to stay in bike-lane territory, which is cake once you’re on East Capitol Street. Turn right on 6th, hit the Metro Branch Trail, and cut through NoMa to go over the God-forsaken intersection of Florida and New York avenues. (Expect traffic congestion here.) Next a left on bike-friendly P Street then right on 1st Street NW, a straight shot to Big Bear Cafe in all its ivy-overgrown glory. When I went to Big Bear for the first time last summer I was expecting cabin decor, taxidermy, and menu puns, but despite the misleading name there’s no trace of kitsch in this airy bungalow or its garden patio. Local coffee blogger and barista Jonathan Riethmaier (@DistrictBean) had snagged us a corner of the communal table; he was just off his opening shift at the Coffee Bar (corner of S and 12th). As a veteran crawler Riethmaier says he usually evaluates shop to shop with “common denominators.” He’ll try an espresso, a cappuccino, and a brewed coffee at each – usually split with a friend – which is good in theory but not so much when you’re cheap and alone. I vie for a cortado (a “baby latte,” or espresso and steamed milk, in an oversized shot glass) and a housemade peanut butter cookie. www.bigbearcafe-dc.com

Big Bear Cafe’s garden patio.

Kafe Bohem

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A cortado and house-made peanut butter cookie at Big Bear Cafe

Although my next stop is just five blocks west on Florida Avenue, I take the scenic route, R Street then a right on 6th. Kafe Bohem sits in the shadows of mother restaurant Bistro Bohem, beside Shaw neighborhood’s revitalized Howard Theatre. Cozy Bohem transports patrons to a Viennese kaffehaus with its Julius Meinl roasts from Austria. I order an espresso that’s served with a sugar wafer and

sparkling water, but unfamiliar options like the einspanner (coffee with housemade whipped cream) tempt us purists too. Bonus here: traditional European pastries like sausage-spinach kolaches and dense apricot cake. www.kafebohem. com

The Wydown

U St NW

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Last stop: a paper-plastered storefront. Chad McCracken, co-owner of The Wydown, greets me at the unmarked door. Don’t get too excited, it’s no coffee speakeasy, but it is little known – for now. Chad and brother Alex are gutting this space for a six-month stay, just a preview of their permanent cafe coming next spring, one block away at prime 14th and U streets. Alex refers to this current teaser space as a “gallery” that just focuses on the coffee. Today the McCrackens are tasting, or “cupping,” to choose two or three coffees for their shop’s brew bar. Cupping is coffee-speak for a barebones brew method to eliminate flimsy variables that may affect the coffee’s taste. Our tools are minimal: hot filtered water, fresh

grounds, rocks glasses, and soup spoons. Pouring hot water over the grounds, we smell each then “break the crust” to get the most intense aroma from the CO2 release. Skimming off the grinds, we slurp our way around the table trying coffee after coffee, then trying, trying again. We taste nine different roasts from PT’s Coffee Roasting Co. of Topeka, Kan. There’s a blueberry-drenched Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, a balanced Guatemalan, and even a Nicaraguan homeroasted by the brothers. [web address TK… will be www.thewydown.com but it’s not up yet] u

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Directions Alex McCracken, owner of The Wydown, prepares to cup coffee samples, or “teasers,” from PT’s Coffee Roasting Co.

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’m melting. While I love DC for its seemingly unending spring and fall, summer’s few insufferably hot and humid weeks send me running. No, not for the beach. When I leave the office, I get my husband Jason, and head for the nearest shaded patio, or air-conditioned restaurant, and grab a cocktail. Fortunately, there are lots of great places to choose from.

French is Fabulous at Le Diplomate

Though only open for a couple of months, I feel like I am the last person in DC to dine at Le Diplomate (1601 14th St. NW, www.lediplomatedc. com). After reading post after Facebook post about how amazing it is, Jason and I finally squeezed inside on

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by Jonathan Bardzik a sweltering evening. The AC held up well to the packed crowd already filling every table at 7:00 p.m. Comfortably cozy in the bar, I ordered a Roland Garros, Le Diplomate’s version of an Aviation. Admittedly, I prefer my cocktails bitter to sweet. Served straight up, this cocktail balanced the juniper berry bite of Beefeater, with Boudier Maraschino liqueur, lemon and lavender. Though pucker free, there was no risk of a sugar headache the next morning. Pleasantly pleased with my cocktail, we order food. It is everything you love about French cuisine. Our mushroom tart was rich and earthy, topped with pioppini mushrooms, a cousin, in flavor, to porcinis. Baked over a creamy beschamél on a light crisp crust, the

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mushrooms shone. As they should. Our steak tartare was beautifully textured, smooth and creamy. The mild flavor of raw beef brightened with capers and enriched by the quail egg yolk that topped it. The dressed greens that accompanied it were bright with vinegar and mustard - a true reminder of how good a simple vinaigrette can truly be. We’ll keep checking eagerly for a reservation, and can’t wait to go back for dinner.

B Too Opens on 14th Street

We beat the heat recently in the comfortably cool - and hip - bar at newly-opened B Too (1324 14th St. NW, www.btoo.com). The newest restaurant from Belgian Chef Bart Vandaele, the owner of the popular Barracks Row Belga Cafe, is off to a successful start bringing Belgian food, and drinks, to 14th street. B Too’s G&T called to me. The blend of beautifully smooth Hendricks Gin, Bitter Tree’s craft lemon tonic and a heavily salted cucumber immediately took the flush from my face. Jason tucked into B Too’s happy hour priced list of Belgian draft beers. He assures me that the Gulden Draak or Saison Dupont are fabulous.

What I can tell you about - glowingly - were our small bites, duck confit bitterballen and potato croquettes. The suspiciously croquette-ish Bitterballen van Geconfijte Eend (it’s okay, they’ll let you order in English) were actually battered and fried balls of duck confit, served with spiced cherries. After the first bite, Jason made a grab for the entire plate. The triangular, flaky Patatte Bollekes, turned out to be our potato croquettes. They arrived hot, delivering creamy potato and smoky bacon in a light shell. The Chimay cheese sauce added just the right bite against the richly-filled pastries. We can’t wait to return for their new brunch menu which will eventually be served seven days a week, according to Daniel Mahdavian, Corporate Director of Operations. For now, though, you’ll have to enjoy it on the weekends.

Playing the Market at The Big Board

After a few elevated evenings out, it was time for burgers and brews. We decided to check out The Big Board (421 H St. NE, www.thebigboarddc.

B Too brings Belgian beers and food to 14th street. We fought over these crisp-battered balls of duck confit.

com). While their dining room was clearly not visited by the talented designers who graced B Too and Le Diplomate, it has one incredibly sexy feature: a large, flat screen television. On the screen is a list of beers and prices. Those prices go up or down throughout the evening based on consumption. That’s right, the more beer that is consumed, the better the price is. They have actually turned drinking beer into a sport! We watched rapt, as the cost of an ice cold pint rose and fell. If cheap cold beer is the perfect drink on summer’s sultriest days, burgers are the perfect meal. The Big Board, a joint venture of brothers Mark, Eric and Doyle Flannery and their buddy Dave, marinates their beef in their Dad’s secret recipe (which each of them remembers slightly differently). Whatever the secret recipe, their broad selection of burgers is tasty! The Big Apple classically pairs applewood-smoked bacon with American cheese and tomato (admit it, you love American cheese on a burger). Port d’Amsterdam was deep and rich with earthy, sautéed crimini mushrooms, port wine and sharp swiss. I ordered the Rose City PDX. It shocked no one that a burger named after Portland, OR was vegetarian, made with mushrooms. The surprise was from how delicious it tasted. Now, knowing we were sharing, I had hedged my bets, but I would order it again (and again)! The mushroom base was rich and meaty. The alfalfa sprouts topped it perfectly...Hey, guys, back here, stop flipping to another article. I’m still talking about burgers and

beer. Pay attention. Needless to say, we’ll be back.

Cool Down with Summer’s Best Cocktails

Where else are we drinking this summer? I asked my sources, and here is a quick rundown on some of the city’s hottest, cold cocktails of the summer. On 14th Street, Masa 14 (1825 14th St. NW, www.masa14.com), Richard Sandoval’s Latin-Asian fusion spot, is serving up a Dark and

Stormy with rich black strap rum, Goslings clean, spicy ginger beer and a bright splash of lime. When the heat gets truly brutal, I turn to bitter, herbal tastes. Campari and soda is a classic, but Bistro Bohem’s (600 Florida Ave NW, www. bistrobohem.com) Bavorak pairs Italian Fernet Branca, still produced using a secret, mid 1800’s family recipe with crisp tonic. If your tastes tend toward a tall Sex On the Beach, try the deliciously effervescent Wine Spritzer which is wonderfully refreshing. In Penn Quarter, Juan Coronado, the Cocktail Innovator for Chef José Andrés’ restaurants, has created a new cocktail menu for the launch of Zaytinya’s (701 9th St. NW, www. zaytinya.com) newly-renovated patio. Toast the Mediterranean flavors of scotch, blood orange, cardamom syrup and rose buds in Zaytinya’s

Lawrence of Arabia cocktail. Or keep it simple and crisp with Pom Fili’s blend of white wine, vodka and pomegranate. Swing up 9th street for one of Cuba Libre’s (801 9th St. NW, www. cubalibrerestaurant.com) eponymous cocktails. Or, reach for their new Summer-Thyme (get it?) Starfruit Infusion. Infused into Cachaça, starfruit and thyme join bright lime juice and guarapo - raw sugar cane juice. DC’s steamy, summer days are looking better all the time. Cheers! Jonathan Bardzik is a storyteller, demo chef and food writer in Washington, DC. You can find him outside at Eastern Market, each Saturday morning, cooking with local, fresh produce. Find out what Jonathan is cooking by reading his blog www.whatihaventcookedyet.com or his Facebook page of the same name. u

Cuba Libre’s Summer-Thyme Starfruit Infusion cocktail combines thyme and starfruit- Zaytinya celebrates their newly renovated patio with a new cocktail menu including flavored Cachaça. Pom Fili’s blend of white wine, vodka and pomegranate juice. Midcity DC | July 2013 u 23

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RETAIL THERAPY Finding Fashion Gold in MidCity

am sitting in the sun, legs crossed, fragrant and gold flecked (care of Valentina body cream). The pink cocktail I cradle in my right hand is a concoction that Ulah Bistro (1214 U Street, NW) created just for me: a champagne base topped with grenadine, blue curaçao and a cherry garnish. Aptly named the Simone Butterfly, this spritzer is effervescent, colorful and sweet. The first sip always results in a giggle or two. But by the fourth nip, I become quite contemplative. “What do women want?” I thought as I attempted to rescue the maraschino cherry from the bottom of my glass. Valentino answered

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by Mariessa Terrell, photographs by Kristoper Johnson this question in The Last Emperor. “They want to be beautiful,” he said. The resplendent Andre Leon Talley maintains that beauty can be found everywhere. I whole-heartedly agree. It takes a fearless fashion investigator to dig below DC’s conservative veneer and find beauty, aka fashion gold. And in MidCity, fashion gold abounds if you know where to look—and I do.

Sophisticated High Tops

If you spend any time on the Metro, you will undoubtedly encounter some of DC’s finest young trend forecasters. You will know them by their gait and their gear. I am particularly fascinated

by their footwear. It seems that high top sneakers are back with a vengeance. On the Green line, I noticed brightly colored “kicks” with metallic toe boxes, spikes, and contrasting laces. In my quest for a more sophisticated version, I dipped over to Why Not Boutique (1348 U Street, NW). There I snagged a pair of Corley Sport electric blue and white high top boxing shoes designed by Demarcus Corley, a

featherweight boxer from Southeast. Perhaps now I will be motivated to not only be fabulous, but fit as well. One must dress for the body one wants, after all!

Looking for My Tribe

Whatever you may have heard, Washingtonians are fashion forward.

Breastplate and Anglomania clutch are among the offerings at Muleh.

Mariessa Terrell

You just need to know where to look. Whenever I have seen too many ill fitting leggings in one day, I pop over to Muleh (1831 14th Street, NW), the best place in the District to spot an international fashionsetter in her element. The options are lavish, wearable and endless. You may recall a few years ago, when Carrie Bradshawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creamy Vivienne Westwood wedding dress was positioned in all its glory in the center of the showroom floor. Unforeseeable? Not if you know DC like I do. Manager and buyer Dale Campbell who has something interesting to say on everything from interiors, art, fashion, beauty, textiles, etc. has a knack for infusing glamour into the everyday. Visiting Muleh and watching a member of our tribe pair a Paula Mendoza Aztec agate goddess breast plate with a white retro jumpsuit reminds us that we are not alone. Selecting a collectible Anglomania clutch made with love in Kenya by Vivienne Westwood reminds us that we have options. And a woman with options and a few good girlfriends can start a fashion revolution. Mariessa Terrell, aka Simone Butterfly Fashion Investigator, also does her sleuthing at www.yoohoodarling.com.u

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Across the street from the CityMarket at O development

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Shake Up Your Fitness Routine by Jazelle Hunt

f all the tiresome internal struggles, talking yourself to the gym might be the most annoying. Thankfully it’s possible to enjoy the workout as much as the results. Get in shape with these five fitness options that won’t bore you to tears along the way.

One-Stop Cross-Training

With their Sculpt Lab sessions, downtown cycle and yoga studio Sculpt DC has come up with a great way never to do the

Doonya Dance blends cardio and the music and moves of Southeast Asia for a vibrant workout. Photo: Christina M. Hicks

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same workout twice. Participants in this unique class get to sample a buffet of every fitness method the instructor knows. “We are a cycle and yoga studio, but a lot of our instructors are certified in other things,” says owner and managing director Madhuri Nayak. Sculpt Lab “gives them the opportunity to use their creativity and expertise to come up with a fusion class.” A week before the class, the chosen instructor details the types of movements he or she knows, and the participants take a poll on which ones to incorporate for the session. The resulting workout inludes all of their choices. Past Sculpt Labs have included a plyometric boot camp that ended with Pilates, and a grueling spin-yogaplyometric-kickboxing blend. The 60-minute classes are challenging, but instructors provide modifications to accommodate multiple experience levels. Sculpt Labs are held only once a month with a different instructor each time, so there’s no way for the workout to get stale. “It brings together clients in a very different setting and provides exposure to many different formats that clients may not be brave enough to try or were not previously interested in,” Nayak explains. “Everyone who has taken the class really enjoys it. The only thing

is, they wish it was offered more than just once a month.” Sculpt Lab is held on the last Sunday of each month, usually in the evening. Check the schedule at scupltdc. com or call 202-885-9950 for times. Sculpt DC, 950 F St. NW. Pricing options vary; drop-ins, class passes, and membership available.

Bollywood Body

Dance-fitness studio Jordin’s Paradise was founded expressly as an alternative to usual gym options, so they offer plenty of interesting yet challenging classes. But Doonya Dance is perhaps the rarest option, since Jordin’s Paradise is the only studio in DC that regularly offers the Bollywood-inspired craze. Using the moves and music of vibrant Southeast Asian films, Doonya provides cardio, strength-building, and the chance to burn up to 800 calories per 60-minute class. Once students learn the foundational steps it’s easy to follow along, and different combinations keep each class fresh. “It’s a great way to get fit. You’re dancing the whole time, just having fun, but you’re using your muscles,” says Jeannie Baumann, instructor and Doonya regional manager. “We have students of all fitness levels. I had one guy who said his whole life he was never able to touch his toes, but he can now.” Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Jordin’s Paradise, 1215 Connecticut Ave. NW. Pricing options vary; drop-ins, class passes, and membership available. See Jordinsparadise.com or call 202-9978211 for more information.

AntiGravity yoga hammocks offer a deeper stretch and new positions for unconventional yogis. Photo: Marshall Clarke

Fighting Fit

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Krav maga teaches you rapid counterattacks and decision-making skills to exploit your opponent’s vulnerabilities. Photo: Eve Gold.

Forget walking down the street with keys feebly clutched in fist. Learn krav maga, the renowned martial art and fighting style of the Israeli Defense Forces, and you can defend yourself against all threats (including unwanted weight). “My instructor likes to say that fighting is the oldest form of exercise,” instructor Brian Coblitz notes. “You’re moving in so many ways, you’ll develop muscles you didn’t know you had.” There’s some beginner-level conditioning before students become lean, mean fighting machines. Expect lunges, squats, jumping jacks, and other vigorous warm-ups. Then hand-to-hand combat will be gradually added over the 16-class session for a vigorous workout. Watch or participate in your first class for free to make sure it’s right for you. “The extra benefit outside of the fitness or self-defense skills is the community at class. Everyone helps each other grow,” Coblitz says. Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1516 16th St. NW. $250 for non-members, $200 for members. See kravmagawashingtondc.com or call 202-777-3274 for more information.

Cirque du Soleil Flow

Just when it seemed modern yoga had reached its limit someone turns it on its head, literally. AntiGravity Yoga uses durable hanging cloths that let yogis float and flip through yoga poses to build strength and confidence. According to instructor Kellee Charles, gymnasts created AntiGravity yoga to achieve a deeper stretch in their yoga practice. The cloths – called hammocks though they look more like acrobat ribbons than lazy vacation furniture – hold up to 2,000 pounds. “You’ll enhance upper and lowerbody strengthening, flexibility, you’ll elongate your spine ... when you’re hanging from your shoulders you lengthen,” Charles says. “It feels amazing on your back, your hips release. I have scoliosis, so I feel like I have to swing every day.” Classes begin in the womb pose, a meditation period in which yogis sit enclosed in the hammock and rock gently. Charles usually does two more poses before the first inversion, dubbed the Booty Wrap, which engages core muscles. “Everyone’s face lights up when they do this. Then they get comfortable and even close their eyes a bit,” says Charles. “People’s self-esteem enhances when they find out they can flip themselves upside down.” Crunch fitness’s Metro Center and Chevy Chase locations offer the only AntiGravity yoga classes in DC. Charles adjusts her teaching to the yoga or fitness level of the students in a given class, so it’s appropriate for everyone. However, if you have high or low blood pressure consult your doctor

first. Wear a shirt with sleeves and pants past the knee, as the hammock can be harsh on the skin in some poses. Tuesday, 7:45 p.m., and Saturday, 2:00 p.m., at Metro Center (555 12th St. NW, 202-641-6698); Thursday, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, 2:30 p.m., at Chevy Chase (5100 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-641-7622). Membership or guest-pass required. See www. crunch.com/locations/district-of-columbia for more information.

Rhythm and Motion

As Capoeira DC’s program and workshop coordinator, Omolara Williams McCallister, explains, “One of the unique things about capoeira is that it does so much, even in a beginners class. It provides a cardio base, but as you move around and engage in more acrobatic movements, people tend to lose weight and build muscle.” Capoeira is the total body workout. The Afro-Brazilian martial art/art form engages all the muscle groups and builds balance, flexibility, breathing capacity, and confidence. Capoeira DC instructors help students cultivate the strength and skills to execute capoeira’s core movements (kicks, escapes, and acrobat moves). Students range from children to seniors, and the center also offers private instruction. “You get the general health benefits of any physical exercise,” McCallister says, “but you also get community. DC is such a transient city, so people sometimes don’t develop a freind community. [Our center] is a really great anchor for physical, mental, and social development.” Capoeira DC offers eight-week sessions, followed by a recess. Students can join in anytime and can watch or take one class free before registering. Capoeira DC is located at 636 Florida Ave. NW, but will be moving to 2008 Rhode Island Ave. NE this month. Foundations (beginner) classes held Monday and Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Saturday 12:15 p.m. Pricing options vary. See capoeiradc.com or call 240-606-4446 for more information. u Midcity DC | July 2013 u 27

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Taking Daniel to the Baseball Den by E. Ethelbert Miller Daniel my godson is six years old. He runs into Nationals Park ahead of me. Today is his first game, a baptism that will bless his life with playoffs and World Series if he is lucky. I’m sixty-two and have never witnessed a no-hitter or a triple play. In 1965 I caught a ball in Yankees Stadium off the bat of Yankees back-up catcher Bill Bryan. On August 28, 2005, a ball hit by Jose Guillen dropped into my hands. What are the odds of being happy twice in life? I yell for Daniel to wait for me. He does, and I don’t have to shout his name into the crowd. It’s seeing a baseball field for the first time that stops everyone, isn’t it? The green, green outfield. The brown infield sipping water from the ground crew while waiting for the bases to arrive like jewels. Yes, this is heaven on earth. This is a place for miracles, where each season something will break your heart but also restore your faith in love. On this day young Daniel becomes a believer. A wonder engulfs him before the first pitch or hit. We stand behind centerfield. A sea of red shirts and hats flows out from the Metro station behind us. Where else can one see a crowd like this in Washington? Don’t compare it to the Cherry Blossom Festival, a political 28 u midcitydcnews.com

protest, or a marathon race to raise money to fight against an illness. For my godson time has stopped as a result of the majestic beauty of Nats stadium. Did God invent the air here? We arrive at the park an hour before the game starts. I take Daniel by the hand and we begin to walk around. No, first we stop and purchase fries and hotdogs before going to Section 229. For some reason Daniel’s mother has stuffed into his backpack a book, fruit, and a jacket. Are we going to a picnic? Why go to a game with apple slices? If you tell me it’s better for my health then we might as well discuss the use of the designated hitter in the American League. When you attend a game with a child it’s important to see the baseball universe through their eyes. Forget the pitch count – I have to take Daniel to the bathroom twice. During the 4th inning, seeking more food, we stand on a fast moving line. I can hear the action taking place on the field but I can’t see anything. Does it matter? My mind is on Daniel not dropping his food or getting ketchup on his red Nationals shirt. In front of us someone accidentally knocks a beer out of a woman’s hand. The spilling of holy water? There is no argument. Somewhere a manager is taking a ball out

of a pitcher’s hand. Accidents can happen, like triples. By the eighth inning fans begin to leave the park. The Nationals are ahead by several runs. I let Daniel sit in one of the lower rows closer to the field. For most of the game he has been watching the scoreboard. That’s the difference between the past and now. Children spend more time watching the game on a big screen than looking at the field. Still, it’s the experience of baseball that I come for. A few months ago I read John Sexton’s “Baseball as a Road to God,” a book which examines the spiritual aspects of the game. I think of the stories Sexton compiled as I leave the ball park. What new faith have I introduced young Daniel to? From den to dugout, people ponder the meaning of life. Baseball slows time while waiting for everyone to return home. Daniel and I descend into the Metro. The difference in our ages is now measured by the innings we shared. Tonight Daniel will fall asleep while wearing his baseball jersey. His mother will kiss him good night before leaving his room. How can a child dream without knowing baseball? How does a man remain forever young by simply watching the flight of a ball? u

ANC 6E by Steve Holton Beer Garden Experiment

The owners and operators of the restaurant Dacha made a request for support before the commission to allow an Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) Class D (beer and wine) license to turn a vacant lot into an outdoor beer garden at 1600 7th St. NW. The space was originally a used car lot that was shut down due to illegal activity. The applicants want to use the area as an outdoor venue to serve German draft beer and organic food. ANC 6E04 Commissioner Rachelle Nigro and a few area residents expressed concern over the potential noise factor and late operating hours. “We all hope this is a great experiment but there should be recourse in place if the noise element causes it to fail,” said an area resident. Dacha representatives noted that the area will feature more planters and landscaping enhancements than tables, which will create a sound barrier and not accommodate a large gathering. They also said that the bar will have no live or loud music and will close around 11:00 p.m. during the week and midnight on the weekends to eliminate the latenight crowd. Patrolling employees will discourage rowdy behavior on the premises. “We want to create relief for people from the city hustle and bustle while being an exemplary small business and good neighbor,” said a Dacha spokesperson. ANC 6E01 Commissioner Alexander Padro supported the license and noted that “the applicants have made a goal to not be a burden on impacted residents through outreach meetings. They have carefully thought out their plan, which is much more than your normal liquor license request.” With a quorum of seven members the board passed the motion, 4-3, with a provision to evaluate the operation after a period of time.

Talk. They Hear You.

A spokesperson of the DC Prevention Center (DCPC) paid a visit to the meeting to speak on behalf of “Talk. They Hear You.” This campaign helps parents deal with kids concerning consumption abuse. Some children between the ages of nine and thirteen years have tried alcohol, and parents do not always know how to address it. DCPC provides

ways to predict and prepare for possible underage consumption through signs of abuse. The spokesperson also warned meeting attendees of an emerging and serious problem of synthetic marijuana, which may be sold to minors at convenience stores. “Kids are flocking to it now and refer to it as K2, Spice, Scooby Snacks and Space Cadets. Different brands carry different chemicals which causes various and hazardous reactions among adolescents,” said the DCPC spokesperson. To learn more visit www.samhsa.gov or call 877-726-4727.

Kids Tee Off

The commission approved a $1,500 grant request for the Perry School Community Services Center for youth summer recreational and learning lessons. The grant will facilitate a six-week program of free golf and sailing lessons for a total of 27 kids. The program aims at being an open door for kids and parents to come out to participate and be a family. A program spokesperson said it would concentrate on Shaw area children.

no problem walking the street with a bottle in hand. We need consistency with law enforcement presence.” Officials assured meeting attendees that officers will be on foot, bikes, and Segways to watch the area. Contact Officer Joshua Strassman at joshua.strassman@dc.gov with tips or concerns of suspicious activity.

Going Up?

A request for support of zoning relief at 471 M St. NW passed the board. The project will be a rooftop bedroom addition and will be secondary by standing nine feet away from the structures edges. Residents asked that the addition be brick to respect the structure itself and that it not bring more cars into the area. Homeowners assured the board that the addition would not increase lot occupancy.

Consumer Advocacy

A flier distributed at the meeting announced the Seventh Annual Ward 6 Family Day on Saturday, June 22, between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. The event will be hosted by Councilmember Tommy Wells and held at Canal Park, 202 L St. SE. Contact Pat Joseph at pjoseph@dccouncil.us or call 202-7248628 with questions or comments.

Cheryl Morris from the DC Office of the People’s Counsel spoke at the meeting and urged residents to exercise due diligence when choosing utility and mobile-phone-service providers. “We handle complaints and write petitions for consumers who feel rate increases and lack of service are unfair,” said Morris. Morris also educated the audience on “alternative energy suppliers” and the numerous complaints received on how they operate and target senior citizens. Contact the Office of the People’s Counsel at ccceo@opc-dc.gov or call 202727-3071 for more information.

Shaw Crime Report

Other Topics of Note

Ward 6 Family Day

DC Police Department officers were on hand to provide a monthly crime report for the Shaw area. There were five robberies in the area with only one involving a gun on the 1000 block of New Jersey Avenue NW. The common theme or victim was an individual on their phone or walking with ear buds in. Auto thefts have increased, and officials stressed the importance of not leaving valuables in your car. Residents at 6th and N Street NW said there is a nuisance element of individuals who loiter on private property and intimidate the seniors. Another resident stated concern over a lack of DCPD presence at the 1500 block of 7th Street NW: “There are still drugs and drinking present and they have

The board passed a motion to support a publicspace plan at Gonzaga High School. The plan will beautify the space by making streetscape improvements and replacing curb cuts. The commission agreed to support a letter that will ask for use of the Recreation Center at the New York Avenue Playground for the New York Avenue Basketball Tournament. Visit the ANC 6E newsletter online at www. anc6e.org. Follow on Twitter, @ANC6E, and Facebook by searching ANC6E. The next ANC 6E Meeting occurs on Wednesday, July 3, 6:30 p.m., at the Shaw Library, located at 1630 7th St. NW. u Midcity DC | July 2013 u 29

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+ District Beat

Ron’s Return

Three More Guilty Pleas In Corruption Cases

fter months of monk-like silence, the office of U.S. Attorney for DC Ron Machen roared back to life in June. With three more guilty pleas in what has become an ever-widening investigation into corruption in DC, Machen effectively answered the question on everyone’s mind: just how much does he have left? Plenty. Machen opened the month with a bombshell of a conviction: former Councilmember Michael Brown pleaded guilty to taking $55,000 in bribes from federal agents that passed themselves off as businessmen seeking preferential access to DC contracts. Not only did Machen’s team bring Brown down, but they did so by tempting him with rolls of hundred-dollar bills packed in plastic bags and Washington Redskins travel mugs—and caught him on camera in the process. But that was just the beginning. A week later it was Lee Calhoun, a former employee of Jeffrey Thompson’s accounting firm. Thompson, you might recall, is the well-connected DC businessman who was once the city’s biggest contractor—and one of the kindest campaign contributors. Calhoun pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of partaking in Thompson’s straw campaign donation scheme, under which Thompson reimbursed employees, associates and their friends and families for donations to local and federal campaigns. Just as the ink had dried on Calhoun’s plea, it was time for Stanley Straughter, a Philadelphia-based contractor, to step up and accept guilt for the same crime. All told, Calhoun and Straughter directed close to 30 u midcitydcnews.com

by Martin Austermuhle two-year election schedule, and that he wants to bring the strongest cases that he can. Without that, he’s said, taxpayers would be on the hook for years of litigation. Those are fair points, but had Brown actually beat Grosso, Machen’s choice not to have charged Brown before the election would have left DC taxpayers to kick in for yet another special election. Additionally, the candidates in the April 23 special election can rightfully ask whether or not the results of that race—which was won by Councilmember Anita Bonds—would have changed had Brown never thrown his name in the hat. $300,000 in straw donations to local and federal campaigns over the course of a decade, all at Thompson’s behest. And to close out the month, Machen also got a federal grand jury to indict DC restaurant owner and campaign contributor Anthony “Tony” Cheng and his son for allegedly bribing two DC officials to get taxicab licenses. Beyond the sheer extent of Machen’s investigation into the deepest recesses of DC political class, it’s becoming more and more apparent that his work could have a significant impact on the 2014 primary, which is less than a year away.

Brown Gets Busted

Everyone seemed to like Michael Brown, but it’s now clear that he was simply a crook. No matter what the justification, that he took bribes—what he shamelessly called “a piece of the piece”—in exchange for influence erases what little goodwill most residents

could have for the man. In that, it’s good that Machen brought him down. But when he brought him down is troubling. According to Machen’s investigation, Brown was on the take from July 2012 to March 2013. For the majority of that time, Brown was running for office, first battling to keep his At-Large seat in the November general election (he lost to Councilmember David Grosso) and then fighting to take the At-Large seat vacated by Council Chair Phil Mendelson. Thankfully, he lost his race against Grosso and then dropped out of the April 23 special election, a move he made because Machen didn’t give him much of a choice. But that leaves unanswered a basic question: if Brown had already taken $20,000 in bribes before the November general election, why not come down on him before voters went to the polls to begin with? All Machen has said is that his investigations don’t obey the city’s

Thompson’s Troubles

It’s only getting more complicated as the investigation into Thompson’s ever-expanding straw donation scheme proceeds. From Calhoun and Straughter’s guilty pleas, it’s becoming clear that Thompson spread his money far and wide. A document listing the candidates that benefited from Thompson’s largesse through Straughter’s straw donors is a good hint of just how many people benefited: Eleanor Holmes Norton, Anthony Williams, Muriel Bowser, Arlen Specter, John Kerry, Hillary Clinton, Linda Cropp, Adrian Fenty, Jesse Jackson, Vincent Orange, Martin O’Malley, and so on. The list of politicians that were touched by Thompson’s money is long—very long—and distinguished. That, of course, must make anyone looking to run for higher office in DC especially nervous. Did their campaigns ever get Thompson’s money?

Should they have known? With nine months to go until the April 2014 primary that decides many of the city’s contested races, all that uncertainty is not a good thing. There’s also the element of the investigation into Mayor Vince Gray’s 2010 campaign, which benefitted from a Thompson-funded infusion of illicit contributions totaling $653,000. To this point, though, Gray has claimed ignorance as to that money even existing. Given that Machen hasn’t made a move against anyone from Gray’s campaign since last July, we could well give him the benefit of the doubt. I do. Given the time that has elapsed since the shadow campaign was revealed, I’m inclined to think that Machen has moved on from Gray and is focusing his energies on bringing down Thompson. That would be a much bigger catch, after all. Additionally, the recent revelations of how far and wide Thompson’s money went lend credibility to Gray’s argument that he had no idea: lots of other local and federal candidates got Thompson’s money, and no one is saying that they’re necessarily crooked. But does Machen know otherwise? And if he does, when will he let the rest of us know? Will he look to build the best case against Gray, even if that means letting him run for reelection in what could be a competitive field? Considering how he proceeded against Brown, it’s not beyond imagination.

Prosecutor’s Prerogative

While Machen is entitled to bring his cases whenever he wishes to, DC residents can hope that Machen will start bringing some closure to his investigation or at least start giving us a hint as to what to expect for next year’s election. There’s nothing more disempowering than casting a ballot for someone that might end up being indicted only months after they get elected, after all. Martin Austermuhle is a freelance writer. He lives in Columbia Heights. u Midcity DC | July 2013 u 31

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+ The Numbers

Living Wages for Large-Retail Workers

he person at the coffee shop who pours your favorite morning brew probably earns about $11 an hour. The person at the drugstore who rang up your toothpaste and hand cream also makes about $11 an hour. That’s because retail workers in DC typically earn $11 an hour, according to federal government statistics. Even with full-time employment -- a rarity in retail – that adds up to just $22,000 a year. Low retail wages in DC translates into a retail worker poverty rate that is three times higher than for workers in other industries.

by Elissa Silverman The DC Council is poised to do something about that, by requiring large retail corporations to pay their workers at least $12.50 an hour. Opponents say that this will hurt retail in the city and lead to fewer jobs for the very people the legislation is intended to help. Yet their evidence – a business-backed analysis -- has been discredited by economists, who find that raising minimum wages leads to higher take-home pay without causing job losses. The living wage opponents offer no solution to the fact that an entire industry is built heavily on povertylevel jobs. And they don’t have an answer to the question of how some retailers, such as Costco, can pay wages well above industry norms and still be wildly successful. Efforts to raise wages for DC’s working poor, such as the Large Retailer Accountability Act, are important to ensuring that the District remains affordable to all residents and that the benefits of DC’s economic boom are widely shared.

Who Works in DC Retail and Why Do They Earn So Little?

Retail workers are not just teens trying to earn spending money. The typical retail worker in DC is 34, and nearly three-fourths work full-time. In other words, most retail employees are adults trying to support themselves and, in many cases, a family. In a high cost of living city such as the District, where a resident needs to earn $29 an hour to afford a typical two-bedroom apartment, a retail salary makes it nearly impossible to pay for basic necessities such as housing, transportation, and food costs. There is no easy explanation for the low wages in retail. Even after taking into account factors such as education level and age, workers in retail in DC earn one-third less than other workers. Nationally, worker productivity in retail grew faster over the past decade than in the overall economy, yet the average retail wage fell after adjusting for inflation. 32 u midcitydcnews.com

Making Retail Work Pay: The Large Retailer Accountability Act

The DC Council is attempting to address these concerns by requiring large retail corporations to pay workers at least D.C.’s living wage, which is currently $12.50 an hour. Initially, the legislation set this requirement only for retailers with large stores -- those with 75,000 square feet or more -- but the legislation later was changed to cover a broader group of retail corporations, those with gross revenue exceeding $1 billion nationally. The bill exempts franchisees and workers who are covered under a collective bargaining agreement. For large retailers who currently operate in the District, the bill gives a four-year period to raise starting wages to $12.50 an hour. The legislation is important for several reasons. Full-time work at $12 an hour would lift about twothirds of DC’s working-poor families out of poverty. Lifting families out of poverty means that they will be less reliant on taxpayer-funded programs. Fulltime work at the living wage would be enough to help a family move off welfare entirely. The District’s economy also would benefit, because lower-wage workers spend their earnings at local businesses. Higher wages will go right back into the local economy, creating more jobs. Retailers also stand to benefit. Costco, whose parking lot at its recently opened store in Northeast DC always seems full, understands the benefit of paying living wages to its workers who are the public face of the company to customers. Its starting wage is at least $11.50, and company officials report an average wage of $20 helps keep good employees and prevents high turnover.

Living Wage Opponents “Unequivocally Misrepresented” Minimum Wage Research

Two economists examined the impact of citylevel minimum wages in DC and two other cities, and their 2011 study concluded that “citywide minimum wages can raise the earnings of low-wage

workers, without a discernible impact on their employment.” Yet a new report, commissioned this spring by the DC Chamber of Commerce, relies on this earlier research to conclude that the Large Retailer Accountability Act could lead to large job losses and adverse economic impact. That would be funny if the new report, by the Sage Policy Group, weren’t being used to challenge the proposed retail living wage. The Sage report’s estimates of job losses rely entirely on research conducted by John Schmitt and David Rosnick in 2011.They found that raising the minimum wage in two of the three cities studied—San Francisco and Santa Fe—improved the take-home pay for workers without resulting in job losses. The findings for DC were less clear, however. And the report did not “allow us to draw conclusions about the employment effects of binding citywide minimum wages.” Yet Sage Policy Group cherry-picked one piece of data from the Schmitt and Rosnick report to come to a conclusion that the authors had not made. In a statement issued on June 17, 2013, Schmitt concludes that the “Sage Policy Group’s report does not accurately reflect our conclusions and should not be used as an argument against the implementation of a living wage for retail workers in the District.”

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Shaw Streets by Ralph Brabham

Ribbon-cutting at Progression Place. Photo: Andrew Lightman

Ribbon-Cutting for Progression Place

On June 20 a ribbon-cutting ceremony took place for Progression Place, located at 1805 7th St. NW. Among the many attendees celebrating the ceremonial opening of the mixed-use development were Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO of anchor office tenant United Negro College Fund, Mayor Vincent Gray, and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton. As Progression Place’s office, retail and residential tenants continue to move in, the development is worthy of ongoing celebration. In addition to enlivening an entire block of Shaw’s primary commercial corridors the project brought over 40 percent of CBE participation in both the hard and soft costs associated with its development. It provides 51 new affordable housing units for families and individuals earning less than 80 percent of the area median income, and two retail spaces available at below market rates for local entrepreneurs. It also created over 40 new construction jobs filled by DC residents, including 20 filled by residents of DC Housing Authority complexes. 34 u midcitydcnews.com

Progression Place in the Shaw neighborhood at 1805 7th St. NW. Photo: Andrew Lightman

Long View Gallery Expanding

Art gallery and event space Long View Gallery (1234 9th St. NW) recently announced its expansion plans. Once complete the gallery will occupy the entire building in which it is located, allowing for a more flexible space with upgraded systems. Long View’s relocation to its present location in 2009 was a major coup for both the business and the neighborhood. Fusing fine art and events, it has been the site of numerous acclaimed exhibitions and countless celebrations and events. Until now the gallery has only occupied 5,000 square feet of the historic one-story structure (a former Plymouth/DeSoto showroom that was vacant for years prior to Long View’s lease). By occupying the remainder of the building Long View will add 3,500 square feet to its interior footprint. Among the additional features enabled by the expansion are additional restrooms, a catering kitchen, a new HVAC system, and movable wall panels that can divide the space into smaller configurations at lower rental price points. The expanded gallery will be able to host seated dinners of 250 people and parties of 50 to 500. It will be able to run concurrent exhibi-

tions and it will have space for sculpture. Construction should be complete by October, and the gallery should only have to close for a week to complete the buildout.

Beer Garden Planned for 7th and Q

A beer garden called DACHA is planned for the northwest corner of 7th and Q streets NW. The name in Russian and German means a small summerhouse with a garden. DACHA aims to transform the current parking lot into a lush escape in the city. According to DACHA backers, “Our goal is to create a pleasant, green and beautiful neighborhood beer garden serving world-class brews and tasty, organic food to our community. We will strive to be an exemplary small business, an active participant in the life of the community, and a good neighbor.” The offerings will include selected, premium German and Belgium brews, all served on draught. Many of DACHA’s beers will come from Weihenstephan Brewery, the oldest brewery in the world. The limited food menu will include organic, antibiotics-free sausages and delicious home fries. u

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Bloomingdale Bites by Jazzy Wright

this critical public project to an international design competition that will attract the most innovative designers, developers, donors, and investors on the planet.” The Friends group will host a town hall meeting on July 27 to raise awareness about the city’s plan to privatize and demolish McMillan Park and to discuss creative alternatives.

McMillan Development Plan under Fire

Friends of McMillan Park – a group of community volunteers focused on preserving the history and park space of the former McMillan Sand Filtration Site – has been very vocal in the past few months. The group has directed most of its recent efforts to protecting the historical significance of McMillan, the 25acre treatment facility located across the street from Washington Hospital Center. More than one hundred members of the group and of the surrounding communities came out to an early June city meeting to advocate that officials reconsider selling the property to private developers. As the city mulls over declaring the land to be surplus property, making it available for sale, the Friends group is hoping that officials will maintain ownership and consider development plans that restore the property as a public park. Right now the city is considering development plans from Vision McMillan Partners, a team of builders, engineers, and architects assembled by the city to create proposals for the filtration site. The team’s most recent proposal includes plans for townhouses, apartments, and offices. Many local activists claim that the development team’s land plans do not complement the historical significance of McMillan, which has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The Friends group has collected more than 4,200 signatures on a petition that calls for “more creative, alternative proposals that will result in a destination worthy of this unique historic site 36 u midcitydcnews.com

Showtime Lounge Opens

Protestors at a city property meeting. Photo: Cheryl Wagner

and our nation’s capital.” The group has presented the petition to DC Councilmembers Kenyan McDuffie (D-Ward 5) and Jack Evans (D-Ward 2), among others. The group received a minor victory after Councilmember McDuffie released the Exclusive Rights Agreement, an agreement between the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development and the Vision McMillan Partners. “The Friends of McMillan Park are very grateful to Councilmember McDuffie for stepping up and aiding us with obtaining this document,” said Friends of McMillan member Kirby Vining in a press release. “We are carefully reviewing the document to fully comprehend the nature of the relationship between the District and VMP. Therefore, we cannot comment on the details on the agreement. But having this in our hands will help us

prepare for future meetings on the fate of McMillan Park.” City leaders like Mayor Gray still support the VMP development plan in spite of the local pushback. The Friends group has put its support behind an alternative, the “Collage City Plan,” created by local pro bono group Collage City Studio. Friends of McMillan prefer the plan for its preservation, park creation, and re-purposing of existing belowground historic structures. “We show people the Collage City Studio plan to dispel the myth that the mayor’s plan is the only possible solution,” noted Hugh Youngblood, acting executive director of Friends of McMillan Park. “DMPED/VMP frequently tells people that their plan is the only possible solution.” He went on to say that “once we expose the underlying corruption in the mayor’s sole-source plan, we intend to open up

A new dive bar opened in Bloomingdale in late May. Showtime Lounge is a hip, single-room bar located on Rhode Island Ave. NW, adjacent to the Windows Cafe & Market. The 500 square-foot bar boasts cheap draft beers but does not offer a full food menu. For now the bar offers patrons snacks such as chips, pastries, and pickled eggs. Showtime will be open seven days a week (from 2:00 p.m. during weekdays and 3:00 p.m. on weekends). It is a cash only establishment (there is an ATM) and no, there is no cocktail menu here. The bar offers a perk unmatched by other watering holes in the area: a free jukebox. The jukebox offers soul, jazz, and R&B songs from hit-makers James Brown, Tina Turner, and Etta James. Next to the jukebox murals of famous musicians outline the walls. It should come as no surprise that the bar is musically focused, given that its owner, Paul Vivari, is a local DJ. Also known as DJ Soul Call Paul, Vivari spins records at Velvet Lounge and other local venues and has lived in the neighborhood for the past five years. u

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Logan Circles by Mark F. Johnson

The More Things Change ...

If you listen carefully you can hear a game of musical chairs playing out on 14th Street. We reported in this column last month that Muleh had vacated its long-held space at 1831 14th St. In the meantime the clothing/ furniture boutique, without missing a beat, has moved a few doors down the street to 1821, into a space that was briefly occupied by Luxe, a tile dealer. We can now report that the highfashion hair salon Immortal Beloved has moved into the old Muleh space, cutting ties with their old location at 14th and Church streets. The hair gallery now gains a 14th Street presence with lots of windows. Everyone knows that hair salons generally like a storefront on a popular street, especially with the so-called pretty people that swoop down en masse in U/14. It is also a much better showcase for the refurbished furniture that the owners have used in their space and also sell. Even with these two most recent changes that block of 14th Street actually has several of the strip’s most long-standing storefronts including Home Rule, Black Cat, and Pulp. Across the street Ted’s Bulletin is soon about to move in a block away from its sister restaurant, Matchbox. The corner space is being made ready for the fancy comfort food spot that got its start on Barracks Row on the Hill. Ted’s Bulletin is now hiring for its glass-fronted modernist space at the corner of 14th and Riggs. Looks like the restaurant will be up and running very soon, joining what is already a very restaurant-rich strip. Remember that all-brown brick, rather nondescript building on 14th just south of S? If you can’t recall it no one would be surprised because it re38 u midcitydcnews.com

A group of Latino drag queens marching in June’s LGBT Pride Parade show the rainbow colors on 14th Street near Q.

ally was so blah that it might not have registered as you passed by Redeem clothing on the way to Cork wine bar, if that’s one of your spots. The building has now been demolished and the sitewill be the future home of a fourstory commercial building that joins a steadily growing list of new constructions along 14th Street. New businesses and certainly developers have for years been partial to 14th Street over other nearby north-south commercial strips like 11th or 9th. You certainly don’t see the scope of higher-end retail and residential development taking shape on those streets. But, while to a much lesser extent, U Street has been seeing a good amount of change too. Last month we mentioned that Rock It Again, a British vintage clothing store that had rented space at 1528 U St., was about to close as landlords sought a new lessee. Now we hear that a new dry-cleaning-laundry establishment,

Press, will be moving into the space. There is no doubt that such a business, if good and affordable, should do well in an area that is already populated by lots of presumably busy professionals, with thousands more on the way, if the number of new housing units that will be coming available is any indication.

Fire in the Sky

Logan Circle has played its part in the history of a nation that celebrates its 237th birthday this month. If you are wondering where to watch the annual July 4 fireworks display at the National Mall, one place that will likely not be available this year, as it has been for the past several decades, is the grounds of Cardozo High at 13th and Clifton streets. Clifton is at the crest of the hill as you mount the neighborhood of Columbia Heights from the lowlands, and so it was always a gathering point for spectators of the pyrotechnics that emanated from near the Washington Monument. But as the

DC Public high school is undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation, not yet complete, the grounds have been fenced off as the modernization project continues. If you’re one of those who has no direct view of the city’s skyline from your townhouse or condo/apartment building rooftop or balcony, where to go to see all the booming excitement? Of course there’s always the hope of getting an invitation from someone who does have a great view. If that doesn’t seem likely there’s always the trek down to the Mall or anywhere along the 16th or 17th street pathway to downtown. There is also a great view up in Columbia Height’s Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park, which has long been a crowd favorite. Also, as more and more restaurants here in U/14 have built rooftop decks, getting an early table and noshing and toasting your way through the July 4 evening can pay off nicely, as the sky lights up around 9:00 p.m. right before your eyes!

Logan Circle Heritage Trail Unveiled

Logan Circle now joins the city’s long list of neighborhoods with a heritage walking trail to help document its history. The trail, unveiled on July 13 in a Logan Circle Park kickoff, will be celebrated later with a gala reception at the Studio Theater. The Logan Circle Community Association has been working on this project for the past several years, locating and documenting stops that highlight the history of the community and showcase noteworthy spots. Neighboring communities like Columbia Heights, Dupont Circle, and Shaw have had Heritage Trails for a while. u

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on a wild adventure full of magic spells, mischievous fairies and mistaken love in her zany adaptation of Shakespeare’s 400-year old script.

March on Washington 50th Anniversary at MLK Library

On Wednesday, July 24 at 3 p.m., be inspired by the young leaders and stories of the Civil Rights Movement in an insightful book talk for children. This presentation will highlight other resources such as the Library’s Picturing America Kit. This program will entice you to check out a book or two to help you be on top of your civil rights history just in time for the celebration-so don’t forget your library card. For ages 6-12. MLK Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-7270321. dclibrary.org/mlk

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Hip Hop Career Fair and Discussion Panel for Youth

On Wednesday, July 10, 2:30-4 p.m., learn how you can create a career from your love for Hip-hop music at this youth career fair and discuss the future of Hip-hop with “Gen Z”! Check out resources, professionals and opportunities for youth and young adults interested in taking their love of hip-hop to the next level. Receive information regarding Hip-hop education, careers and internships at the “Future” Fair beginning prompty at 2:30 p.m. Panel discussion with the latest producers, music artists and educators in DC is at 3:30 p.m. THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-889-5901. thearcdc.org

Saturday at the National Free Performances

On Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. there are free live performances for children in the Helen Hayes

Tiger playing in the moat. Photo: Courtesy of Smithsonian National Zoo

Global Tiger Day at the Zoo

On Sunday, July 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., show your stripes at Global Tiger Day! Celebrate the top predator in Asia with great cat keepers, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute researchers, SCBI’s partners in tiger conservation, and the Zoo’s Sumatran tigers. Featured Activities include: Tiger Enrichment at 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m. The tigers will receive special treats in their yards. Face painting. Camouflage yourself with a tiger-striped face! nationalzoo.si.edu Gallery. Tickets are required and distributed first come-first seated. Tickets are distributed 1/2 hour prior to performance. One ticket per person in line. The National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave., NW. 202-7833372. July 13-Fairfax Chinese Dance Troupe. Ancient Chinese dances are magically recreated by the amazing performers of the Fairfax Chinese

Dance Troupe. July 20-Bright Star Theatre “Greece Lighting!” A hilarious tour through ancient history, from the naming of Athens to the birth of Democracy. This hysterical fast-paced introduction to all things Ancient Greek explores the Olympics, Greek myths, inventions, food and more! July 27-Molly Moore’s Midsummer Night’s Dream. Molly takes the kids

The Newseum offers everything from the Berlin Wall and Pulitzer Prize-winning photos to interactive games and presidential pets. And this summer, there’s one more great reason to visit-kids get in free! July 1 through Labor Day, the Newseum waives admission for visitors age 18 and younger. Up to four kids visit for free with each paid adult or senior admission, or Press Pass membership. Whether you have just a few hours or want to spend all day, you’ll find something for everyone in the Newseum’s 15 theaters and 15 galleries. See “JFK,” an exploration of the life and legacy of president John F. Kennedy, watch “I-Witness” and take a 4-D adventure through time and journalism history, or test your reporting skills in the NBC News Interactive Newsroom. newseum.org

Science in the Summer at MLK Library

How do magnets work? What makes electricity? Through exciting experiments, you’ll work with other girls and boys to make a compass and electromagnet, build circuits with batteries and bulbs, and experience the power of static electricity. Sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline and organizations in the Washington Metro Area, this fun science program helps elementary school children “grow into science.” All children must register to attend Science in the Summer classes. Classes are small Midcity DC | July 2013 u 39

so be sure to register early! Parents must register their child in person. Students are selected to participate on a first-come, first served basis. Level 1 for children entering grades 2-3 during the 2013-2014 school year meets at 2 p.m. Level 2 for children entering grades 4-6 during the 2013-2014 school year meets at 4 p.m. This course will take place in four sessions, each one building upon the other. The course runs July 9-12. MLK Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. dclibrary. org/mlk

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Family-friendly Friday Night Fishing Clinics

The Earth Conservation Corps and the Anacostia Riverkeeper are launching a fishing clinic on Friday nights, 5-8 p.m., through Aug 23. It’s free, open to the public, no experience necessary, kids are welcome and instructors are available. All participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The fishing is at Diamond Teague Park, 1st St. and Potomac Ave. SE. Street parking is available but not on National’s game days. Navy Yard-Half St. side on the green line is the closest Metro.

Mars Day at Air & Space

MARS DAY! is an annual National Air and Space Museum event that celebrates the Red Planet with a variety of educational and fun family activities. Visitors can also talk to scientists active in Mars research and learn about current and future missions. Here are some of the kinds of things you can expect: one-on-one interaction with scientists who are active in Mars research and mission planning; real meteorite from Mars; the latest Curiosity news from a science team member; amazingly detailed images from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and views of the surface of the planet in 3-D; and hands-on educational activities about the geology of Mars and more. Mars Day! is on Friday, July 26 from, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the National Air and Space Museum on the Mall. airandspace.si.edu

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for dance overcomes the doubts of the animal kingdom. Approximately 55 minutes. For ages 5 and up. Program is on Saturday, July 6 at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday, July 7 at 11:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, July 10 at 10:30 a.m. in the East Building Concourse, Auditorium of the national Gallery of Art. nga.gov

Nat’s Park

Kids ages 4-12 can run the bases after select Sunday home games. Kids Run the Bases begins immediately following the game, weather permitting. Remaining dates this year are July 7, 21 and 28; Sept 1, 15 and 22. An adult must accompany runners to the field. One adult per child on the field. Starting at first base, kids will be directed to run around the bases as the adults continue along the warning track and meet the runners near home plate. Once the game has ended, it takes the grounds crew approximately 20 minutes to prepare the field. Kids and parents/guardians can begin lining up at the end of the 7th inning, however fans that would like to stay and watch the entire game will still be able to line up once the game has ended. Participants must exit the ballpark through the Right Field Gate. The line forms outside of the park on the sidewalk along First St. washington.nationals. mlb.com

Kids Arm Sleeve Giveaway at Nat’s Game

The first 10,000 fans (ages 12 and under) will get a kids arm sleeve at the July 21, 1:35 p.m. game against the LA Dodgers. Fans must enter through the Center Field Gate to receive the item, while supplies last. washington. nationals.mlb.com

Boogie Babes at Union Market

This is a live music performance for kids and their grownups that happens every Wednesday. The Boogie Babes show begins at 10:30 a.m. Admission is $5/child and siblings 6 months and under are free. Access market parking lot from 6th St. NE. The show is in the Southwest corner of the market. boogiebabes.com

Cross the Delaware with Washington

On August 3, 10:30 a.m. to noon, cool off with a kid’s program about George Washington’s winter crossing of the Delaware River in 1776 and his dramatic victory over the British. Did he really stand up in a small boat while crossing an ice-choked river? Enjoy 42 u midcitydcnews.com

Family Film Night at Sursum Corda

Family-friendly Drenched 5K

Now in its third year, the NoMa BID is sponsoring a (outdoor) Family Film Night at Sursum Corda, where families and children gather for free family-centric movies and free food. Family Film Night will take place on three more Tuesdays this summer: July 9: Brave: (Pixar) Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse. PG. July 23: The Incredibles: (Pixar) A family of undercover superheroes are forced into action to save the world. PG. August 6 (in conjunction with National Night Out): Toy Story 3: (Pixar)The toys are mistakenly delivered to a day-care center instead of the attic right before Andy leaves for college, and it’s up to Woody to convince the other toys that they weren’t abandoned and to return home. G. The event starts at 7 p.m. Films start at dark. Sursum Corda is bounded by No. Capitol St. on the east, First St. NW to the west, K St. to the south, and New York Ave. NW.

It is called the Drenched 5K and is all about summer fun and getting families active together. Participants run from dry to “drenched” through different water zones (including a foam zone and fire hose zone manned by fire fighters!) and at the finish is a huge water balloon fight and summer party! The event benefits Children’s National Medical Center and kids 5 and under run free. Those 12 and under get a great discount. Included in the registration fee is a pair of sunglasses, packet of water balloons, Tshirt, and access the post-run Drenched Summer Party with the largest water balloon fight on the planet, music, cold drinks and more wet fun. For those not interested in building up a sweat but who want to get in on the fun, Drenched has a free spectator zone where you can drench the runners any way possible. Drenched DC is on July 13 at Highpoint Farms, 23730 Frederick Rd., Clarksburg, MD Kids Ride Free to (about 35 miles, north, from DC). rundrenched.com School this Fall stories, activities, and revolutionary refreshments. Recommended for ages 9-13. Adults are welcome, but not required, to attend with children. $10 per person. Reservations are required. Go to societyofthecincinnati.org. Anderson House is at 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-785-2040

Movin’ and Groovin’ at the National Gallery of Art

Celebrate the joy of dance with characters who twist, twirl, tiptoe, shake, stamp, and sashay their way through life. Featured is El Salón

México (Paul Glickman and Tamarind King, US, 2009), an animation set to Aaron Copland’s 1936 musical composition of the same title, which follows the adventures of young Antonito as he dreams of attending his very first fiesta. Other films include Mobile (Verena Fels, Germany, 2010), about a cow whose precarious perch tests the laws of gravity; Ballet of Unhatched Chicks (Shaun SeongYoung Kim, US, 2011), an ode to selfexpression; and Giraffes Can’t Dance (Weston Woods, US, 2007), the tale of Gerald the giraffe, whose passion

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Summer Fun! by Frank Asher

re you a gardener? Are you experienced, just learning, or don’t identify as a gardener at all? Maybe you have a few pots of herbs in your window, and you want to ensure at least a few long weekends of summer fun along with your planned getaway. No matter your gardening orientation, it is important to be consistent about one primary thing: your watering regime. Of course, having all succulents and drought-tolerant native perennials makes it a tad easier, but you still need consistent watering habits. Watering your plants is like personal hygiene. If you brush your teeth twice a day, chances are your molars will last longer and your smile will be naturally sweet. If you forget to brush your teeth on a regular basis or don’t brush at all, bacteria can set the stage for decay. If you water your plants really well one day and forget to water for a couple of days, then water really well again, your plants will suffer. They will get weak and bacteria can take hold and kill them. The remedy is to get into the habit of watering the same amount every day or every other day, or, if it rains, not to water again. People will come into OLD CITY Farm and Guild and ask what’s wrong with their plant. The leaves are curled up, they look dried out, the soil may be soaked or packed hard or pulled away from the pot, but with the same result – the plant gets sick and dies. Most likely it is the result of not watering for a while then overwatering to compensate. That is a recipe for disaster. 44 u midcitydcnews.com

Healthy Plants

When you first pot plants or transplant new plants in your garden be mindful that the roots need to get established. Loosen the roots before putting them into the ground. Spread them out to encourage growth. Water generously. The deeper the water goes, the deeper the roots will follow. Then in the hotter months. the roots will be deeper and cooler and in moist soil, so they will need less water. Putting an alligator bag (available at your local ACE) around a newly planted tree allows for a continuous flow of water. It is all about consistency.

Healthy Kids

The roots of a plant are its brain, on many levels. They search for water and nutrients, as well as holding onto essential sugars that the plant needs to grow. The roots can pick up information from bugs, other roots, the soil, and helpful or harmful bacteria. It is all about communication,

sort of like children. When you give young children tools to learn, they need less supervision as they mature. A young mind can absorb so much more, neuroplasticity is greater, just like the roots of a plant. It is easier to transplant a seedling than it is a mature tree. Yet, if planting is done correctly at an optimum time of year, with plenty of TLC, watering, and compost, the plant can thrive on its own in due time. And speaking of children, we should not deny children a chance to learn about nature because of their family background or financial situation. We should not deny children opportunities to connect to their surroundings, nor deny them a chance to see how nature works, or communicate to them how miraculous a garden really is with its levels of connections. This starts from the bacteria and compost in the soil, to letting them hold the worms in their hands, to

tasting and smelling the plants and flowers, to teaching them about sunlight and chlorophyll, to pointing out ladybugs or fun facts like the cannibalistic tendencies of the female praying mantis and the monogamous males (as if the poor fellows have a choice). We must allow children to see the caterpillars and the stages to a butterfly, or see the bees flying into their hives and learn how we depend on them for survival. We need to show them where their food comes from because if we don’t, children will grow up disconnected from the very thing that sustains them: Earth. We can already see the results of this disconnection. If we can’t get back to the garden, at least we can take our children there.

Summer Fun for Sure

If you do go away this summer, have a friend water your plants for you, hire a service, put in irrigation with a timer. If you can get away (kids or no kids), go visit a garden, park, or any natural setting. See what nature offers during the summer. There is beauty to behold. There is paradise around almost every corner. The one reminder nature consistently offers me is that we are in this together and it is up to us to change along with this planet. It is up to us to nurture Earth as it has nurtured us. Happy Solstice! Frank Asher is Director of OLD CITY Farm and Guild, est. 2013, “Where people and plants come together.” He is founder of Fairies’ Crossing, est. 2000, a landscape gardening company “To inspire your Dreamer.” u

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

Close Price

FEE SIMPLE 16TH STREET HEIGHTS 1412 DELAFIELD PL NW 4613 15TH ST NW 5009 13TH ST NW 5200 13TH ST NW 1216 KENNEDY ST NW 5720 13TH ST NW 1348 MADISON ST NW

$787,000 $701,500 $624,900 $579,900 $537,500 $420,000 $397,000

ADAMS MORGAN 1870 CALIFORNIA ST NW 1652 KALORAMA RD NW

$1,225,000 $609,600

BRENTWOOD 2217 13TH ST NE

$245,000

BRIGHTWOOD 7220 BLAIR RD NW 562 PEABODY ST NW 6513 7TH PL NW 1227 UNDERWOOD ST NW 6747 13TH PL NW 7627 9TH ST NW 7528 8TH ST NW 6200 7TH ST NW 526 SHERIDAN ST NW 5712 3RD PL NW 601 POWHATAN PL NW 731 ONEIDA PL NW 1424 SHERIDAN ST NW 619 RITTENHOUSE ST NW 6308 5TH ST NW 6227 4TH ST NW 717 TUCKERMAN ST NW 525 SHERIDAN ST NW

$700,000 $640,000 $625,000 $587,000 $434,110 $427,500 $412,500 $385,000 $382,000 $380,000 $370,000 $369,900 $365,000 $355,000 $330,000 $305,000 $279,000 $273,000

BROOKLAND 3503 15TH ST NE 1004 UPSHUR ST NE 1034 NEWTON ST NE 221 BRYANT ST NE 1726 JACKSON ST NE 2438 2ND ST NE 808 CRITTENDEN ST NE 318 BRYANT ST NE 1344 HAMLIN ST NE 1601 BRENTWOOD RD NE 4904 7TH ST NE 4317 12TH ST NE 712 FARADAY PL NE 3008 12TH ST NE

$715,000 $558,000 $530,000 $520,500 $465,000 $436,000 $429,000 $425,000 $405,000 $399,000 $395,000 $365,000 $331,000 $274,000

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 3661 13TH ST NW 1350 QUINCY ST NW 3520 13TH ST NW 1473 GIRARD ST NW #A/B 1000 MONROE ST NW 921 QUINCY ST NW 619 LAMONT ST NW 1354 OTIS PL NW 3636 13TH ST NW 1422 SHEPHERD ST NW 719 IRVING ST NW 1317 SHEPHERD ST NW #F 1317 SHEPHERD ST NW #E 1039 QUEBEC PL NW 1524 SPRING PL NW 3516 PARK PL NW 756 COLUMBIA RD NW 765 GRESHAM PL NW 759 IRVING ST NW 3033 SHERMAN AVE NW 3211 SHERMAN AVE NW 1226 QUINCY ST NW

$2,475,000 $970,000 $950,000 $936,000 $750,000 $714,000 $700,000 $651,000 $605,000 $580,000 $576,000 $547,000 $540,000 $525,000 $502,000 $475,000 $440,000 $420,000 $338,625 $280,000 $280,000 $610,000

ECKINGTON 49 R ST NW 1833 1ST ST NW

$709,000 $695,000

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

27 Q ST NE 124 U ST NE 1933 LINCOLN RD NE 23 TODD PL NE 1932 2ND ST NE

$621,000 $601,000 $593,000 $466,000 $280,000

KALORAMA 2449 TRACY PL NW 1823 PHELPS PL NW 2328 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW 2210 WYOMING AVE NW 2206 DECATUR PL NW 2306 CALIFORNIA ST NW

$3,500,000 $2,900,000 $2,800,000 $2,225,000 $1,995,000 $1,800,000

LEDROIT PARK 126 BRYANT ST NW 1913 4TH ST NW 72 U ST NW 2207 FLAGLER PL NW 2711 NORTH CAPITOL ST NE 229 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW 1952 2ND ST NW 2100 2ND ST NW 2130 2ND ST NW

$895,000 $869,500 $817,500 $800,000 $700,000 $700,000 $662,500 $555,000 $500,000

3 3 4 4 3 6 9 4 4 2 5 5 4 4 5 4 3 0 4 5

LOGAN 1323 R ST NW 1451 SWANN ST NW 1606 13TH ST NW 1322 RIGGS ST NW

$1,455,000 $1,295,000 $1,071,000 $1,100,000

MICHIGAN PARK 3922 SOUTH DAKOTA AVE NE

$365,000

MOUNT PLEASANT 1713 IRVING ST NW 2011 KLINGLE RD NW 1860 PARK RD NW 1835 INGLESIDE TER NW 1740 IRVING ST NW

$1,125,000 $996,000 $920,000 $883,000 $792,247

MT VERNON SQUARE 403 M ST NW

$750,000

OLD CITY #1 1316 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE 325 10TH ST NE 1123 C ST SE 1114 CONSTITUTION AVE NE 1632 POTOMAC AVE SE 314 5TH ST NE 1411 AMES PL NE 1429 AMES PL NE 1205 C ST NE 1315 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE 1529 A ST NE 235 16TH ST SE 1012 8TH ST NE 705 13TH ST NE 1236 LINDEN PL NE 251 16TH ST SE 1239 I ST NE 1323 E ST NE 1361 F ST NE 637 MORTON PL NE 1316 CORBIN PL NE 518 14TH ST NE 829 11TH ST NE 1155 ABBEY PL NE 963 14TH ST SE 811 12TH ST NE 546 25TH PL NE 331 18TH PL NE 2512 E ST NE 704 19TH ST NE

$960,000 $950,000 $921,000 $857,500 $737,000 $731,000 $723,000 $710,000 $700,000 $670,000 $670,000 $665,000 $656,000 $615,000 $600,000 $595,000 $556,000 $525,000 $525,000 $520,000 $488,000 $480,000 $459,000 $430,000 $398,600 $356,000 $319,500 $315,000 $300,000 $225,000

OLD CITY #2 1721 WILLARD ST NW 1530 15TH ST NW 1522 10TH ST NW 201 P ST NW 1616 V ST NW 1806 10TH ST NW

$1,610,000 $900,000 $855,000 $775,000 $756,000 $605,000

6 3 3 3

958 FLORIDA AVE NW

$439,900

PETWORTH 4111 7TH ST NW 312 TAYLOR ST NW 4405 5TH ST NW 4220 7TH ST NW 4834 7TH ST NW 826 CRITTENDEN ST NW 821 MADISON ST NW 314 MISSOURI AVE NW 322 GALLATIN ST NW 5316 1ST ST NW 717 GALLATIN ST NW 707 INGRAHAM ST NW 3813 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW 5706 8TH ST NW 628 WEBSTER ST NW 816 DELAFIELD PL NW 5020 5TH ST NW

$689,000 $685,000 $660,000 $629,000 $599,000 $575,000 $556,500 $549,000 $542,500 $540,500 $527,750 $499,900 $479,120 $400,000 $355,000 $275,000 $269,000

RIGGS PARK 5062 11TH ST NE 5041 11TH ST NE 210 ONEIDA ST NE 738 KENNEDY ST NE 420 PEABODY ST NE

$310,000 $285,000 $280,000 $254,000 $247,000

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

SHAW 1830 8TH ST NW

$625,000

TRINIDAD 4 4 5 5 3 3 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 4 3 4 2 4 3 4 3 2 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 4 2 2 3 3 3 2 5 3 3 4 3 3

1329 MONTELLO AVE NE 1130 NEAL ST NE 1122 OATES ST NE 1526 TRINIDAD AVE NE 1217 HOLBROOK ST NE 1334 QUEEN ST NE 1610 MONTELLO AVE NE 1112 TRINIDAD AVE NE 1433 MONTELLO AVE NE 1201 QUEEN ST NE 1732 LYMAN PL NE 1921 BENNETT PL NE 1636 MONTELLO AVE NE 1227 MORSE ST NE

$568,000 $553,000 $535,000 $529,000 $497,000 $475,000 $465,000 $452,000 $350,000 $286,200 $257,000 $240,000 $235,000 $225,000

U STREET 2226 13TH ST NW 1203 W ST NW

$1,049,900 $745,000

WOODRIDGE 3402 22ND ST NE 2008 HAMLIN ST NE 1806 JACKSON ST NE 3001 YOST PL NE 3028 24TH ST NE 2920 YOST PL NE 2618 EVARTS ST NE

$599,900 $565,000 $502,100 $465,000 $450,000 $299,000 $118,000

3 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 5 4 3 3 3

CONDO 16TH STREET HEIGHTS 1322 MISSOURI AVE NW #305 1301 LONGFELLOW ST NW #306 1322 MISSOURI AVE NW #101

$275,000 $139,000 $223,000

ADAMS MORGAN 1700 KALORAMA RD NW #501 1700 KALORAMA RD NW #502 1700 EUCLID ST NW #B-7 1700 EUCLID ST NW #B-6 1700 EUCLID ST NW #A-12 1700 EUCLID ST NW #A-10 1750 EUCLID ST NW #1 2301 CHAMPLAIN ST NW #105 1700 EUCLID ST NW #B-5 1700 EUCLID ST NW #B-4 1700 EUCLID ST NW #B-3 1750 HARVARD ST NW #4B 1700 EUCLID ST NW #B-2 1700 EUCLID ST NW #A-9 2440 16TH ST NW #122

$1,045,000 $995,000 $869,000 $859,000 $829,000 $829,000 $725,000 $549,900 $549,000 $540,080 $530,000 $489,000 $489,000 $449,000 $405,000

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

1700 EUCLID ST NW #A-7 1700 EUCLID ST NW #A-6 1700 EUCLID ST NW #A-8 1700 EUCLID ST NW #A-3 1700 EUCLID ST NW #A-4 1700 EUCLID ST NW #A-11 1701 KALORAMA RD NW #408 1800 BELMONT RD NW #1-R

$399,000 $399,000 $399,000 $389,000 $379,000 $379,000 $450,000 $675,000

BRIGHTWOOD 1404 TUCKERMAN ST NW #301

$144,500

BROOKLAND 206 BRYANT ST NE #2 2817 7TH ST NE #4 3725 12TH ST NE #107 4402 1ST PL NE #22

$342,000 $219,900 $180,000 $100,000

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 1

CENTRAL 2555 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW #209 400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #216 2301 N ST NW #217 1010 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #1006 616 E ST NW #254 2425 L ST NW #223 400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #708 1150 K ST NW #502 400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #823 616 E ST NW #1012 1111 25TH ST NW #510 400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #217 777 7TH ST NW #616 777 7TH ST NW #430 2201 L ST NW #705 616 E ST NW #707 1133 14TH ST NW #1007

$740,000 $690,000 $685,000 $660,000 $585,000 $520,000 $514,000 $500,000 $460,000 $453,000 $450,000 $423,000 $397,000 $377,000 $315,000 $296,000 $265,000

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS

1332 BELMONT ST NW #302 $816,000 1323 CLIFTON ST NW #35 $652,500 1348 MONROE ST NW #B $640,000 1362 OTIS PL NW #2 PENTHOUSE $622,000 527 IRVING ST NW #01 $605,000 1451 BELMONT ST NW #224 $605,000 1480 HARVARD ST NW #2 $595,000 1461 HARVARD ST NW #3 $575,000 1307 CLIFTON ST NW #43 $552,000 1317 SHEPHERD ST NW #G $548,000 1317 SHEPHERD ST NW #F $547,000 1317 SHEPHERD ST NW #E $540,000 1324 EUCLID ST NW #208 $525,000 1480 HARVARD ST NW #1 $512,000 1510 PARK RD NW #2 $499,000 1324 EUCLID ST NW #105 $492,000 1324 EUCLID ST NW #204 $451,000 1317 SHEPHERD ST NW #D $449,000 1334 BELMONT ST NW #2 $410,000 1348 EUCLID ST NW #301 $399,900 1461 HARVARD ST NW #1 $399,000 1438 MERIDIAN PL NW #305 $377,500 1302 IRVING ST NW #200 $375,000 3900 14TH ST NW ##501 $345,000 718 PARK RD NW #5 $345,000 1308 CLIFTON ST NW #510 $339,500 3540 ROCK CREEK CHURCH RD NW #201 $300,000 1439 EUCLID ST NW #307 $299,900 3900 14TH ST NW #515 $299,900 1414 BELMONT ST NW #213 $287,282 3540 ROCK CREEK CHURCH RD NW #302 $280,000 3900 14TH ST NW #508 $277,000 $259,900 929 RANDOLPH ST NW #D 3900 14TH ST NW #502 $245,000 3900 14TH ST NW #504 $214,900 1439 EUCLID ST NW #302 $160,000 1451 BELMONT ST NW #116 $655,000

ECKINGTON 136 QUINCY PL NE #2 211 R ST NE #A 1908 4TH ST NE #2 306 TODD PL NE #1 51 RANDOLPH PL NW #403 u

$630,000 $575,000 $388,000 $283,000 $279,000

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

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