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RAFAEL LOZANO-HEMMER’S PULSE AT THE HIRSHHORN

In the Hirshhorn’s largest interactive technology exhibition to date, three major installations from Rafael Lozano-Hemmer’s Pulse series come together for the artist’s DC debut. A Mexican Canadian artist known for straddling the line between art, technology, and design, Lozano-Hemmer fills the outer ring of the Museum’s second level with immersive environments that use heart-rate sensors to create kinetic and audiovisual experiences from visitors’ own biometric data. Over the course of six months, Pulse will animate the vital signs of hundreds of thousands of participants. With Lozano-Hemmer’s trademark sensitivities to audience engagement and architectural scale, each installation captures biometric signatures and visualizes them as repetitive sequences of flashing lights, panning soundscapes, rippling waves, and animated fingerprints. Experience Pulse at the Hirshhorn through April 28, 2019. hirshhorn.si.edu. Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Pulse Index, 2010 in Time Lapse, Site Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States, 2012. Photo: Kate Russel

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TENACITY - WOMEN IN JAMESTOWN AND EARLY VIRGINIA

TENACITY: Women in Jamestown and Early Virginia, a special yearlong exhibition opening Nov. 10 at Jamestown Settlement, a museum of 17th Century Virginia history and culture, will explore little-known, captivating personal stories of real women in Jamestown and the early Virginia colony and their tenacious spirit and impact on a fledgling society. The exhibition is a legacy project of the 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution, a national observance of the 400th anniversary of key historical events that occurred in Virginia in 1619 and continue to influence America today. This story-driven exhibition will feature artifacts, images and primary sources to examine the struggles women faced in the New World and their contributions. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until 6 p.m. from June 15 to Aug. 15. For more information, visit historyisfun.org/tenacity. Jamestown Settlement historical interpreter in re-created fort sewing shirts. Photo: Courtesy of Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S CRYSTAL ICE SHOW

Watch world-class ice skaters and acrobats explore their new frozen playground with speed and fluidity as they challenge the laws of gravity with never-before-seen acrobatics. Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL fuses circus arts and the world of ice skating in a stunning new production that will take the audience on a journey into a surreal world where figure skating blends with acrobatics and aerial feats. This unique arena production showcases synchronized, freestyle and extreme skating alongside circus disciplines such as swinging trapeze, aerial straps and hand to hand. Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL is at Capital One Arena from Dec. 5 to 9. cirqueclub.com. Photo: Matt Beard 2018

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The SS American has set sail from NY to London. Aboard, the lovelorn Billy has stowed away on a mission to stop the marriage of heiress Hope Harcourt to the millionaire Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Now, it is up to Billy with the help of showgirls, sailors and public enemy #13, to find, woo and win back his true love. Unlikely alliances arise as mischief and mayhem ensue in this madcap musical by beloved composer and Tony Award winner Cole Porter. On stage at the Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW through Dec. 23. Arena Stage offers their Family Fun Pack for Cole Anything Goes: four seats for $129. Orders must include a minimum of two patrons between ages 5 and 17. It must be purchased by phone at 202-488-3300 or in person. Anything Goes runs through Dec. 23 at Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW. arenastage.org (L to R) Nicholas Yenson, Soara-Joye Ross and Mickey Orange in Anything Goes, running Nov. 2 to Dec. 23, at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. Photo: Tony Powell

NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART SCULPTURE GARDEN ICE SKATING

The 2018–2019 ice-skating season at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink, between Seventh and Ninth Streets along Constitution Avenue NW, begins Nov. 16 and continues through March 10. Complimentary hot chocolate from the Pavilion Cafe will be served on opening weekend, Nov. 16 and 17. The rink is open Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Skating fees for two 45-minute sessions: $9 for adults and children age 13 and over; $8 for skaters age 50 and over, children 12 and under, and students with a valid school ID. The skate rental fee is $4; lockers are available for $.50. Season passes are available for $195. pavilioncafe. com/ice-skating. Photo: Courtesy of the National Gallery of Art

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11/18 Season’s Greenings-All Aboard at the Botanic Garden. Thanksgiving Day to Jan. 1, 2019, daily, 10 AM to 5 PM. This annual holiday model train show showcases historic railroad stations across the country. Trains chug around, below and above plant-based recreations of iconic depots from across the United States. Free. 100 Maryland Ave. SW. usbg.gov.

CALENDAR Daughters of the American Revolution Christmas Open House. Dec. 5, 5:30 to 8 PM. Live holiday music, tour 31 period rooms, cider, hot chocolate and cookies, Santa. DAR Headquarters, 17th and D Streets NW. dar.org/openhouse. Photo: Courtesy of the Daughters of the American Revolution

Mount Vernon by Candlelight. Beginning Nov. 23. Join the estate for a candlelit character-guided tour and learn more about holiday traditions in 18th-century Virginia. Timed tickets are $25 for adults, $17 for children under 11 and 5 and under free. George Washington’s Estate & Gardens, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria, VA. mountvernon.org.

Thanksgiving Day Holy Eucharist at the National Cathedral. Nov. 22, 10 AM. Give thanks for the year’s blessings, offer prayers for the world and celebrate the Holy Communion, The Great Thanksgiving. All are welcome. cathedral.org.

Alexandria Tree Lighting Ceremony. Nov. 23, 6 to 9 PM. At this official kickoff to the holiday season, the mayor and Santa Claus will light the city tree in Market Square. Entertainment features a visit from Santa, live performances, caroling and a community sing-along. Market Square, 301 King St., Alexandria, VA. visitalexandriava.com.

Annual Food & Friends Thanksgiving Pie Sale. Slice of Life pie selling campaign funds nutritious, home-delivered meals and groceries to the critically ill. Pie purchasers must choose a pickup location at the time of purchase. Pies will be available for pickup on Tuesday, Nov. 20, noon to 8 PM. Order at sliceoflifedc.org. Thanksgiving Day Trot for Hunger. Nov. 22, 8:30 AM, Little Turkey Fun Run; 9 AM, 5k timed race; 9:15 AM, 5k untimed race. Proceeds benefit thousands of homeless families and single adults by providing much-needed food, clothing and healthcare. Event at Freedom Plaza. Register at support.some.org. Thanksgiving Day Swing Dance. Nov. 22, 6 to 9 PM. It’s a Thanksgiving Day tradition! Swing dance instruction and performances by Gottaswing, DC’s largest swing dance instruction and promotion company takes place in the Kennedy Center Grand Foyer. No ticket required. kennedycenter.org. Canal Park Ice Skating. Open Thanksgiving Day, 10 AM to 11 PM. Adults, $9; children and seniors, $8. Skate rental, $5. Canal Park, 200 M St. SE. canalparkiceskating.com. A Celebration of Community at Community Forklift. Nov. 23 (Green Friday) and Nov. 24 (Small Business Saturday), 9 AM to 5 PM. Community Forklift will have workshops and demos. Local artists offer eco-friendly gifts. Food and baked goods available. Community Forklift, 4671 Tanglewood Dr., Edmonston, MD. communityforklift.org.

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chocolate-making demonstrations, and 18th Century dancing. $20, adult; $10, child (6 to 11), 5 and under, free. George Washington’s Estate & Gardens, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria, VA. mountvernon.org.

Small Business Saturday. Nov. 25. This day encourages people to shop at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. americanexpress.com.

EARLY HOLIDAYS Silent Night. Nov. 10 to 25. Washington National Opera celebrates the centennial of the World War I Armistice with Pulitzer Prizewinning opera Silent Night. Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater. Tickets start at $35. kennedy-center.org. A Christmas Carol. Nov. 15 to Dec. 30. Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption. Ford’s Theatre, 511 10th St. NW. fords.org. Gaylord Christmas on the Potomac. Nov. 16 to Jan. 1. Experience Christmas On the Po-

tomac, a magical wonderland with lavish décor, twinkling holiday lights and indoor snowfall. 201 Waterfront St., National Harbor, MD Lights on the Bay. Nov. 17 to Jan. 1, daily. The event features more than 60 animated and stationary displays. $15 per car. Sandy Point State Park, 1100 East College Pkwy., Annapolis, MD. visitannapolis.org. Free Menorah Workshop. Nov. 18, 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Build and paint a Menorah, have Dreidel fun and enjoy chocolate coins. For more information or to RSVP, contact shana@ jewishwashington.com. Home Depot is at 901 Rhode Island Ave. NE. Zoolights. Nov. 23 to Jan. 1, 5 to 9 PM, nightly. Meander through the Zoo when it is covered with thousands of sparkling lights. Attend special keeper talks. Enjoy live entertainment. Free. National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. nationalzoo.si.edu. Christmas at Mount Vernon. Beginning Nov. 23, 9 AM to 4 PM. Enjoy themed decorations,

The Washington Ballet’s The Nutcracker. Nov. 24 and 25, 1 PM and 5:30 PM. THEARC Theater, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. Beginning Nov. 29 at the Warner Theatre. Set in Georgetown and replete with swirling snowflakes, cherry blossoms and George Washington as the heroic nutcracker, The Washington Ballet’s The Nutcracker has become a tradition for generations of family and friends to celebrate the holidays. warner. washingtonballet.org. White House Christmas Tree Lighting. Nov. 28, 5 PM. Admission is closed. Visit the tree, surrounding trains and decorations after 8 PM. thenationaltree.org. Operetta Wonderland-The Magic of Victor Herbert. Nov. 28 to Dec. 2. Listen to the waltz-inspired music of Victor Herbert. DC Scottish Rite Temple, 2800 16th St. NW. inseries.org. A Christmas Carol. Beginning Nov. 30. The family-favorite classic by Charles Dickens, equipped with special effects, Victorian carols and Tiny Tim returns to the Little Theatre of Alexandria. $20. The Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St., Alexandria, VA. thelittletheatre.com.

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Holidays through History. Nov. 30, 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Anderson House, Dumbarton House and Woodrow Wilson House celebrate the holidays through history. Tour the three festively decorated historic houses and sample historic cocktails unique to each site. $15 per person in advance. societyofthecincinnati.org. US Army Band Holiday Festival. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 8 PM; Dec. 1 and 2, 3 PM. Visit usarmyband.com to order free tickets via Eventbrite. All seating is general admission. Patrons with tickets are seated on a firstcome, first-served basis one hour prior to show time. No tickets required 15 minutes prior to start time. DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D St. NW. usarmyband.com. Bethesda’s Winter Wonderland. Dec. 1, 1 to 4 PM. The celebration features holiday performances, a live ice sculpting presentation and a visit from Santa Claus in Veterans Park, located at the corner of Norfolk and Woodmont Avenues. Free. bethesda.org. Wolf Trap Holiday Sing-A-Long. Dec. 1, 4 PM. “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band and members of local choirs and vocal groups perform. Free. wolftrap.org. A Jazz Piano Christmas. Dec. 1, 7 and 9 PM. Join the Kennedy Center and NPR for this annual holiday tradition highlighting jazz pianists and their favorite seasonal music. $55 to $65. kennedy-center.org. Scottish Christmas Walk Parade and Concert. Dec. 1, parade, 11 AM; massed band concert, 1 PM at Market Square. The parade begins at St. Asaph and Wolfe Streets and concludes at Market Square. Alexandria, VA. campagnacenter.org/scottishwalkweekend. National Menorah Lighting. Dec. 2, 4 PM. Gates open at 3 PM. Free dreidels, latkes, donuts and menorah kits. Ceremony is on the Ellipse, south of the White House. Free tickets required at nationalmenorah.org. Annapolis Chocolate Binge Festival. Dec. 2, noon to 5 PM. On the first blocks of West Street between Church Circle and the Loews Hotel and Whitmore Park on Calvert Street in downtown Annapolis. $5 suggested donation. firstsundayarts.com. The Logan Circle Holiday House Tour. Dec. 2, 1 to 5 PM. This self-guided tour will take participants through exciting interiors, feature in-house musicians and street carolers. It concludes with the always-warming Wassail Reception hosted at Studio Theatre. $30; $35, day of. logancircle.org/ house-tour. Music at Botanic Garden’s Season’s Greenings. 6 PM. Dec. 4, Project Natale (contemporary jazz); Dec. 6, 40 Thieves (Irish rock); Dec. 11, Samovar (Russian folk). Free. 100 Maryland Ave. SW. usbg.gov.

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participants. The start and finish for both races are on 15th Street NW, directly next to the Washington Monument. runpacers.com/race/jingle-allthe-way-5k/course.

The Nutcracker at the Kennedy Center. Dec. 5 to 9. Ballet West returns to perform the DC premiere of its whimsical new production of The Nutcracker. Pairing reimagined designs with beloved choreography, the opulent production delivers treasured moments and surprising new delights. $59 to $175. kennedy-center.org.

Thomas Circle Singers “The Wonder of Christmas”. Dec. 9, 4 PM. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 4900 Connecticut Ave. NW. thomascirclesingers.org.

Live Entertainment at the White House Christmas Tree. Dec. 5 to 22, 5 to 8 PM, Tuesdays through Fridays; 1 to 8 PM, weekends. Musical entertainment features performances by choirs, bands and dancers. thenationaltree.org. Winternational Embassy Showcase. Dec. 6, 11 AM to 2 PM. Winternational is a celebration showcasing the cultural and culinary traditions of Washington’s diplomatic community. Free and open to the public. Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. itcdc. com/winternational.

Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. Visit pickyourownchristmastree.org for farms and directions. Then follow the prompts.

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Smithsonian’s The Long Conversation. Dec. 7, 2 to 10 PM. Once a year, NASA astronauts, Grammywinning musicians, tech CEOs, poets, inventors and more converge in the historic Arts & Industries Building for a lively eight-hour relay race of surprising conversations around the best ideas on the horizon. No moderators. No slides. All chemistry. Conversations livestreamed on Facebook. More information, full speaker bios and free tickets at si.edu/longconvo.

Christmas Concert at the National Shrine. Dec. 7, 7:30 PM, but arrive earlier. The annual Christmas Concert features the voices and sounds of the Basilica Choir and the Catholic University of America Choir and Orchestra. There will be a free will offering to benefit a charity. National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave. NE. nationalshrine.com.

Handel’s Messiah at the National Cathedral. Dec. 7, 7:30 PM; Dec. 8 and 9, 4 PM. There is no better way to start the Holiday season than to experience Handel’s Messiah in the unique setting of Washington National Cathedral. $25 to $95. cathedral.org. National Philharmonic Holiday Sing-Along at Strathmore. Dec. 7, 7:30 PM. Hear wellloved holiday classics and sing along to traditional seasonal tunes. strathmore.org. US Air Force Band Spirit of the Season. Dec. 8, 3 and 8 PM; Dec. 9, 3 PM. Enjoy classic and modern holiday music and a surprise visit from the North Pole. Free tickets available at usafband.af.mil. DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D St NW. usafband.af.mil. Civil War Christmas in Camp Open House. Dec. 8, noon to 4 PM. Holiday event interprets how Christmas was observed during the Civil War. Free. Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. Alexandria, VA. alexandriava.gov/FortWard. Caroling in the Rotunda at the National Gallery of Art. Dec. 8, 9, 15 and 16, 1:30 and 2:30 PM. nga.gov.

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The Christmas Revels. Dec. 8 to 16. An Elizabethan celebration of the winter solstice. Lisner Auditorium at GW University. revelsdc.org. Annapolis Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade. Dec. 8, 6 to 8 PM. Magic happens on the water of the Annapolis Harbor as boats suddenly appear out of the cold winter night illuminated with thousands of colored lights and crewed by jolly revelers. visitannapolis.org. Gay Men’s Chorus The Holiday Show. Dec. 8. Their holiday extravaganza returns with fabulous treats and festive holiday favorites. Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. gmcw.org. Christmas with the Camerata. Dec. 9, 4 PM. Enjoy perennial holiday classics, along with new and inventive arrangements of favorites of the season. $15 to $60. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. camerata.com/ product-category/tickets.

HOLIDAY MARKETS BZB Holiday Gift and Art Show. Nov. 23 and 24; Dec. 1, 8, 15, 21 and 22, 10 AM to 7 PM. Over 75 artisans will offer a wide variety of handcrafted, unique gifts, including fine jewelry, original artwork and photography, home accessories, greeting cards, ornaments, men’s and women’s clothing and hats. Shiloh Baptist Church, 1510 Ninth St. NW.

Downtown Holiday Market. Nov. 23 to Dec. 23, noon to 8 PM, daily. More than 150 exhibitors and artisans. Market at F Street NW between Seventh and Ninth. downtownholidaymarket.com. Christkindlmarkt at Heurich House Museum. Nov. 30 to Dec. 7. The museum recreates a traditional German public Christmas market in its garden. $10 for adults; $2 for children ages two to twelve. Heurich House Museum, 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW. heurichchristmas.org. National Museum of the American Indian Native Art Market. Dec. 1 and 2, 10 AM to 5:30 PM. More than 35 Native artists from North and South America will participate in this annual weekend market featuring handmade jewelry, beadwork, pottery, prints and sculpture. Free. Fourth St. and Independence Ave. SW. nmai.si.edu.

Classical Holiday Concert. Dec. 9, 4 PM. Amanda Dame, flautist, and Chelsea de Souza, pianist, perform classical favorites for the holiday season. Seating is first-come, firstserved. Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. societyofthecincinnati.org.

Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market. Dec. 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9. Market features handcrafted work from local artists; handmade ornaments to benefit Del Ray Artisans. A bake sale benefits Alexandria Tutoring Consortium. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA. TheDelRayArtisans.org.

Jingle All The Way 5k and 15k. Dec. 9, 8 AM. Have a festive time in the heart of DC! The Jingle All the Way is a holiday themed race that draws a huge crowd of costume-clad

Mt. Rainier Holiday Craft Fair. Dec. 1, 10 AM to 5 PM. Joe’s Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mt. Rainier, MD. facebook.com/ MtRainierCraftFair.

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

SPECIAL EVENTS Fuego Flamenco XIV Festival. Through Nov. 18. The Flamenco Festival brings leading flamenco artists from Spain and the US to DC audiences. GALA Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW. galatheatre.org. DC Cocktail Week. Nov. 12 to 18. Over 60 participating DMV restaurants offer specially priced cocktail and bite pairings during the week. dccocktailweek.com. Hopi Tribal Festival. Nov. 17 and 18, 10 AM to 5 PM. During this festival, the Hopi people share artist demonstrations, performances of music and dance and a presentation of the history of the Hopi Code Talkers. National Museum of the American Indian. AmericanIndian.si.edu.

MUSIC Music at Ivy City Smokehouse. Nov. 10, Tributo a Melodicos y Billos con Diveana; Nov. 11, Grown and Sexy: Proper Utensils; Nov. 13 and 27, J. Peter Loftus; Nov. 17, La Ruma Colombiana; Nov. 20, Kevin Cordt Trios; Nov. 21 and 28, DJ Oxygen: Wednesday Night Mix; Nov. 24, Secret Society; Nov. 30, Iron Lion Reggae. Ivy City Smokehouse, 1356 Okie St. NE. ivycitysmokehouse.com. Music at Hill Country. Nov. 10, Justin Trawick and The Common Good; Nov. 13, Pressing Strings; Nov. 15, Carson McHone; Nov. 16, Texas Blues Tribute Ft. Bobby Thompson + Friends; Nov. 17, The Highballers CD Release Show; Nov. 18, Mishka; Nov. 20, Mindy Miller (Duo); Nov. 23, Ellis Dyson & The Shambles; Nov. 24, Eli Cook; Nov. 27, Shedkickers; Dec. 6, Caleb Caudle; Dec. 7, The Talbott Brothers. Hill Country Live, 410 Seventh St. NW. hillcountry.com/dc. Music at Black Cat. Nov. 10, The Joy Formidable; Nov. 11, Lightmare (record release); Nov. 14, Tennis; Nov. 15, Alex G; Nov. 16, Limelight Cabaret and Forward; Nov. 17, Los Campesinos!; Nov. 18, Pearlie Sol & The Raindrops; Nov. 20, The Menzingers; Nov. 24, No BS Brass Band; Nov. 25, Branch Manager; Nov. 27, Des Demonas; Nov. 28, Downtown Boys Algiers; Nov. 29, Majeure; Nov. 30, Flasher; Dec. 1, Soccer Mommy; Dec. 2, Woodgrove; Dec. 4, Gauche; Dec. 6, JD McPherson; Dec. 7, Mortified; Dec. 8, Eighties Mayhew. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. blackcatdc.com. Music at 9:30 Club. Nov. 10, Brett Dennen and Papadosio; Nov. 11, Gregory Alan Isakov; Nov. 12, Toro Y Moi; Nov. 13, Ty Segall (Solo Acoustic); Nov. 14 and 15, Louis The Child; Nov. 16, Randy Rogers Band and Mitski; Nov.

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Blue Monday Blues in Southwest. Every Monday, 6 to 9 PM. Nov. 12, Midnight Blue Tribute to Aretha Franklin; Nov. 19, Queen Aisha Blues; Nov. 26, Swampdog Blues!. $5 cover. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org.

17, Mitski; Nov. 18, Wild Nothing; Nov. 20, The Dead South; Nov. 20, Allen Stone; Nov. 23, Hot In Herre: 2000s Dance Party; Nov. 24, All the Divas - A Dance Party with DJ lil’e; Nov. 28, Colter Wall; Nov. 29, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds; Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, Kurt Vile & The Violators; Dec. 2, Minzy (of 2NE1); Dec. 4, Polo & Pan; Dec. 5, Kodaline; Dec. 6, Marcus King Band; Dec. 7, Khruangbin; Dec. 8, Neal Brennan. 815 V St. NW. 930.com.

Jazz Night in Southwest. Every Friday, 6 to 9 PM. Nov. 16, Larry Brown Quintet; Nov. 23, Bobby Felder’s Big Band; Nov. 30, LettumPlay Reunion for Ron Sutton. $5 cover. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org.

Music at The Howard. Nov. 10, Vilma Palma e Vampiros; Nov. 17, Stephen Marley Acoustic; Nov. 21, “CHURCH & STATE” A Tribute to The Queen Aretha Franklin; Nov. 24, Jay Electronica; Nov. 25, The Kontraband Tour feat. Kabaka Pyramid & Bebble Rock Band; Dec. 1, Draco Rosa and The DC Alphas Presents Black Ice-Gold Reign 2018, Dec. 8, TRAP Karaoke. Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. thehowardtheatre.com. Music at U Street Music Hall. Nov. 10, Pale Waves and Dieselboy; Nov, 11, Kiiara; Nov. 12, Low: Nov. 13, Darkest Hour; Nov. 14, Minnesota; Nov. 15, Louis The Child’s Playground; Nov. 16, Bae K-Pop Dance Party; Nov. 17, Mac Ayres and Boys Noize; Nov. 21, IDK and Werk Ethic-80s and 90s House and Techno; Nov. 24, Yung Pinch and REV909: Daft Punk/French House tribute and Indie Dance Classics; Nov. 27, Freddie Gibbs; Nov. 28, Tall Heights; Nov. 29, Devault; Nov. 30, RAC; Dec. 1, WHY? Plays Alopecia; Dec. 2, Flint Eastwood; Dec. 5, Shlump; Dec. 6, Roosevelt; Dec. 7, Amber Liu. U Street Music Hall, 1115 U St. NW. ustreetmusichall.com. Music at Rock and Roll Hotel. Nov. 10, Fucked Up; Nov. 11, Good Riddance; Nov. 15, The Dodos; Nov. 16, Futurebirds; Nov. 17, Lauren Sanderson; Nov. 18, The Weeks; Nov. 20, Yellow Days; Nov. 23, Bluewreck; Nov. 24, DC Latinsound; Nov. 28, Trophy Eyes and Seawave; Nov. 30, Surprise Attack; Dec. 1, Endless Winter; Dec. 2, Peter Bjorn and John; Dec. 3, Eric Rachmany; Dec. 6, The Ballroom Thieves; Dec. 7, Amber Run. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. rockandrollhoteldc.com. Music at City Winery. Nov. 10, Loose Ends Featuring Jane Eugene; Nov. 11, Les Stroud and Sylver Logan Sharp; Nov. 13, Iris DeMent; Nov. 14, David Cook; Nov. 15, The Gibson Brothers: “Mockingbird” Album Release Show; Nov. 16, Carlene Carter; Nov. 16, Jason Eady Album Release Show; Nov. 17, Ruthie Foster; Nov. 18, The T’N’T Tour; Nov. 21, Black Alley; Nov. 23 and 24, Anthony David “Hello Like Before” Album Release Show; Nov. 25, The Expendables Raw Acoustic; Nov. 26, Matisyahu; Nov. 27, An Evening With Hot Tuna Acoustic; Nov. 29, Kris Allen Somethin’ About Christmas Tour and Josh Kelley; Nov. 30, An Evening With The Subdudes; Dec. 1, Livingston Taylor Matinee Show and An Evening With Pat McGee; Dec. 2, Victory Boyd and BETTY Holiday Show; Dec. 4, Man About A Horse, The Wooks; Dec. 5, J Mascis and Lee DeWyze; Dec. 6, Jane Lynch “A Swingin’ Little Christmas”; Dec. 8, Conya Doss. City Winery, 1350 Okie St. NE. citywinery.com/washingtondc.

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The District’s Holiday Boat Parade at The Wharf. Dec. 1, 6 to 9 PM; 7 PM, boats arrive in the Washington Channel; 8 PM, fireworks. Decorate cookies. Craft a boat. Warm up by the fire pit. Visit the lighted Christmas Tree. Go ice skating. Sample winter drinks at the Waterfront Wine & Beer Garden. Bring the whole family to meet Santa during this annual DC tradition. wharfdc.com. Music at Pearl Street Warehouse. Nov. 10, Aztec Sun; Nov. 11, Free Americana Night; Nov. 15, Cedric Burnside; Nov. 16, Happy Birthday Neil Young; Nov. 17, Free Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys; Nov. 18, Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics; Nov. 21, Chuck Brown Band; Nov. 23, Free New Orleans Funk & Soul Night; Nov. 24, Slade Run Album Release Party; Nov. 29, 7Horse; Nov. 30, Branden “Taz” Niederauer; Dec. 6, An Evening with Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers; Dec. 8, Chopteeth. Pearl Street Warehouse, 33 Pearl St. SW. pearlstreetwarehouse.com. Music at Union Stage. Nov. 10, Bright Light Bright Light; Nov. 11, KT Tunstall; Nov. 12, How To Dress Well; Nov. 13, Global Dan; Nov. 14, Novo Amor: Birthplace Tour; Nov. 15, Yonder Mountain String Band; Nov. 16, SAINt JHN-Not A Cult Part II Tour and Mary Fahl; Nov. 17, Middleway Music Studio Concert XVII; Nov. 17, White Ford Bronco; Nov. 18, Jessie Reyez: Being Human On Tour and Phresher: The PH Tour; Nov. 20, Happy Birthday Duane Allman feat. The Allman Others Band and Jack Harlow; Nov. 23, People’s Blues of Richmond; Nov. 24, RDGLDGRN; Nov. 25, Jesse Royal; Nov. 27, Oliver Francis: The Overdrive Tour; Nov. 28, An Evening with the Julian Lage Trio; Nov. 30, Steve Forbert and Emo Night Brooklyn; Dec. 1, The Paper Kites-Where You Live Tour; Dec. 2, Harry Hudson: Can Cowboys Cry Tour; Dec. 8, Cloud Nothings. Union Stage, 740 Water St. SW. unionstage.com.

Music at the Lincoln. Nov. 10, Kamasi Washington; Nov. 16, The Dollop; Nov. 21, Jackson Galaxy; Dec. 1, Esperanza Spalding; Dec. 2, Adam Conover; Dec. 6, Jewel; Dec. 8, 15 and 16, Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington-The Holiday Show. The Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. thelincolndc.com. Music at The Anthem. Nov. 11, 6LACK; Nov, 16, Young the Giant; Nov. 17, Steve Martin & Martin Short; Nov. 21, Tash Sultana; Nov. 24, The Front Bottoms & Manchester Orchestra; Nov. 30, The Brian Setzer Orchestra; Dec. 1, Dark Star Orchestra; Dec. 2 and 3, Pentatonix; Dec. 4, DC 101’s Office Party. The Anthem, 901 Wharf St. SW. theanthemdc.com. Music at the Phillips. Nov. 11, Tai Murray, violin; Nov. 18, Trio Zadig, piano; Nov. 25, Youlan Ji, piano; Dec. 2, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, violin and Polina Leschenko, piano; Dec. 9, Magnus Holmander, clarinet and Henrik Måwe, piano. Reservations are recommended. Online reservations are available until 12 hours before each concert. Tickets are $45; $25 for members; $20 students with ID, and $5 for ages eight to 18. Museum admission is included. The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org. Music at Sixth and I. Nov. 12, Danish String Quartet; Dec. 6, Kimbra: An Intimate, Reimagined Evening; Dec. 11, Bayside (Acoustic). Sixth and I, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org.

Theater J’s Actually. Through Nov. 18. Tom and Amber, freshmen at Princeton University, seem to be on the same page about where their relationship is heading, until suddenly they aren’t. Theaterj.org. The Fall. Through Nov. 18. The Fall is a play forged in the 2015 #RhodesMustFall movement. Five weeks of student protest led to the dismantling of a statue of Cecil Rhodes, the British imperialist, industrialist and former South African Prime Minister. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. studiotheatre.org. BEETLEJUICE. Through Nov. 18. Tickets on sale now at TheNationalDC.com. National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. TheNationalDC.com. Aida. Through Nov. 18. Music by Elton John. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Based on the opera by Giuseppe Verdi. 1835 14th St. NW. ConstellationTheatre.org. Sing To Me Now. Through Nov. 18. Calliope is the last surviving Muse. Drowning in the demands of a world desperate for inspiration, she hires an intern. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org. The Agitators. Through Nov. 25. This play examines the 45-year friendship and occasional rivalry between Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org. Anastasia. Through Nov. 25. From the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Lottery requirements are at luckyseat.com/anastasia. kennedy-center.org. King John. Through Dec. 2. King Richard “the Lionheart” is dead. Younger brother John secures the throne, an inheritance that is instantly contested by the King of France. Folger Shakespeare Theater, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu. In This Hope: A Pericles Project. Through Dec. 2. Each night, with Shakespeare’s epic

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Pericles as the launching point, the performers will gather with audiences to revel in the power of memory for a singular, communal evening of story, spontaneous memory and experimental theatre. Spooky Action Theater, 1810 16th St. NW. Anything Goes. Unlikely alliances arise as mischief and mayhem ensue in this madcap musical by beloved composer and Tony Award winner Cole Porter. arenastage.org. Talley’s Folly. Talley’s Folly is set on a moonlit night in 1944 Missouri, where a middle-aged, Jewish accountant has only one chance to win the heart of a 31 year-old ‘old maid’ from a bigoted Protestant family. GALA Hispanic Theatre. theaterj.org. Billy Elliot the Musical. All 11-year-old Billy wants to do is dance. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Shirlington, VA. sigtheatre.org. A Woman of No Importance. Nov. 5 to 25. With an all-female cast, this timeless power struggle between men and women is set against the backdrop of 1930s Hollywood. At the Atlas. ScenaTheatre.org. Cry It Out. Nov. 14. Sleep deprivation. Selfdoubt. Swiftly accumulating bodily fluids. A sudden and subtle knowledge of sounds from gurgle to scream. The pressure to “have it all”

without breaking a sweat. And love. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. studiotheatre.org. Visions/Revisions New Play Festival. Nov. 15 to 17. Anacostia Playhouse announces the winners of their first-ever new play festival, Visions/Revisions. Eight new and nonproduced 10-minute plays will be presented as staged readings with professional actors and directors. Pay what you can. Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Pl. SE. anacostiaplayhouse.com. A Night of Suffrage Theatre. Nov. 27, 6 to 8 PM. Featuring scenes from the play “It’s My Party!” by Ann Timmons and the musical “19” by Doug Bradshaw & Jennifer, explore the stories of the battle for the 19th Amendment, as written and told by up and coming DC playwrights. Free and open to all. Registration required. Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument, 144 Constitution Ave. NE. nationalwomansparty.org. How to Keep an Alien. Nov. 28 to Dec. 16. How to Keep an Alien offers a comedic, global perspective on immigration. $35 to $45. Dance Loft on14, 4618 14th St. NW. solasnua.org. The Laramie Project. Nov. 29 to Dec. 2. Twenty years ago, in October 1998, Matthew Shepard was kidnapped, severely beaten, tied

to a fence and left to die in Laramie, WY. Based on more than 200 interviews by Moises Kaufman and the members of Tectonic Theatre Project, The Laramie Project is a breathtaking collage that explores the depths of depravity and the heights of compassion. Hartke Theatre at CUA. cua.edu. Driving Miss Daisy. Dec. 13 to 23. Thursdays to Saturdays, 8 PM; Sundays, 3 PM. It’s the Deep South in 1948. Daisy Werthan has just demolished another car. Over her protestations, her son hires a black man, to be her chauffeur. So, begins a 25-year relationship. Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Pl. SE. anacostiaplayhouse.com. Confection, an Immersive Theater Experience. This immersive theater piece, imagined and performed by New York’s Third Rail Projects, is an evening highlighting the cost and delight of delicious delicacies staged in the Folger Reading Rooms. This special production will be presented from March 4 to 24, 2019. Tickets are on sale now at $40 to $60 at folger.edu/theatre. There is a maximum capacity of 50 audience members per performance. folger.edu.

SPORTS AND FITNESS Washington Capitals Hockey. Nov. 11, 21, 23, 30; Dec. 2. Capital One Arena. capitals. nhl.com. Washington Wizards Basketball. Nov. 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 26; Dec. 1. Capital One Arena. nba.com/wizards. Canal Park Ice Skating. Starts in mid-November. Open Sundays, 10 AM to 10 PM; Mondays to Thursdays, noon to 10 PM; Fridays, noon to 11 PM; and Saturdays, 10 AM to 11 PM. Adults, $9; children and seniors, $8. Skate rental, $5. Canal Park, 200 M St. SE. canalparkiceskating.com.

Convention Center Community Association. Last Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Kennedy Rec Center, 1401 Seventh St. NW. facebook.com/ pages/Convention-Center-Community. Downtown Neighborhood Association. Second Tuesday, 7 to 9 PM. US Naval Memorial Center, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. miles@ dcdna.org. dcdna.org. East Central Civic Association of Shaw. First Monday, 7 PM. Third Baptist Church, 1546 Fifth St. NW. Contact: Al Hajj Mahdi Leroy J Thorpe Jr, 202-387-1596. Eckington Civic Association. First Monday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Harry Thomas Recreation Center, 1743 Lincoln Rd. NE. eckingtondc.org. Edgewood Civic Association. Last Monday, 7 to 9 PM. Edgewood senior building, 635 Edgewood St. NE, Ninth Floor. Logan Circle Citizens Association. Visit logancircle.org/calendar for meeting dates and times. logancircle.org. Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood Association. Third Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 PM. Yale Steam Laundry, 437 New York Ave. NW. lifein. mvsna.org. U Street Neighborhood Association. Second Thursday, 7 to 8:30 PM. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. ANC 1A. Second Wednesday, 7 PM. Harriet Tubman Elementary School, 3101 13th St. NW. anc1a.org. ANC 1B. First Thursday, 6:30 PM. DC Housing Finance Agency, 815 Florida Ave. NW. anc1b.org. ANC 1B11. Second Monday, 7 PM. LeDroit Senior Building, 2125 Fourth St. NW. anc1b.org. ANC 1B04. First Thursday, 6:30 PM. Banneker Recreation Center, 2500 Georgia Ave. NW. LaKisha M. Brown Commissioner. groups.yahoo. com/neo/groups/ANC1B04/info. ANC 1C. First Wednesday, 7 PM. Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Health, 2355 Ontario Rd. NW. anc1c.org. ANC 1D. Third Tuesday, 7 PM. 3166 Mount Pleasant St. NW. anc1d.org.

CIVIC LIFE Congresswoman Norton’s NW District Office. Open weekdays, 9 AM to 5:30 PM. 90 K St. NE. 202-408-9041. norton. house.gov. Gottaswing. Photo: Courtesy of the Artist

Thanksgiving Day Swing Dance. Nov. 22, 6 to 9 PM. It’s a Thanksgiving Day tradition! Swing dance instruction and performances by Gottaswing, DC’s largest swing dance instruction and promotion company, takes place in the Kennedy Center Grand Foyer. No ticket required. kennedycenter.org.

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All Ways Mount Pleasant. First Saturday, noon to 2 PM. 3166 Mt. Pleasant St. NW. aass.org. Chinatown Revitalization Council. Fourth Monday, 7 to 8 PM. 510 I St. NW.

ANC 2C. First Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. anc2C.org. ANC 6E. First Tuesday, 6:30 PM. Meeting at Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. anc6e.org.

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ho says Washington is stodgy? Locals and friends have a blast at Nellie’s Sports Bar’s drag brunch. Offered Saturday and Sunday, the festive buffet and show is especially popular for birthday and wedding parties. Guests sip mimosas and Bloody Marys and fortify themselves with simple, hearty fare: bacon, scrambled eggs, vegetables, ribs,

article and photos by Celeste McCall Nellie’s gals dance for tips. No worries, the kitchen provides plenty of chow the rest of the week: arepas (Venezuelan corn muffins stuffed with goodies), quesadillas, nachos, wings, burgers (including turkey Florentine with spinach and Swiss cheese, fried pickles) and more. On Mondays, burgers are half-price. Open daily, Nellie’s Sports Bar is located at 900 U St. NW. For more information call 202-332-6355. To purchase drag brunch tick-

Collective. Pink and teal drawings illustrate the history of Mason Dixie Biscuit Co. Abuelhiga and her team worked with HapstakDemetriou architects, incorporating elements they could not include in their now-defunct drive-through. An example is counter seating for single diners. Mason Dixie also has a test kitchen. Besides biscuits, the menu showcases hearty sandwiches stuffed with fried chicken, pulled pork, avocado and more. A host guides diners to tables, staff pick up trash and signs flip around to indicate whether the restaurant is on dine-in or to-go status. Open daily; visit www. masondixiebiscuits.com.

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cheese grits, potatoes, Caesar salad, fruit and homemade desserts. Clad in lavish, ever-changing costumes, Nellie’s “girls” cavort and dance with customers, often channeling Lady Gaga, PINK and Beyonce. Seatings are at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. (The latter sells out fast.) Tickets (purchased through Eventbrite) provide reservations. Groups must all arrive on time if they wish to sit together. When you arrive, personable host Chanel Deveraux will scan your tickets and take good care of you. The $41.91 tab includes the show, buffet, one mimosa or Zing Zang Bloody Mary, taxes and 17-percent gratuity and ticketing fees. It does not include Eventbrite fees and added taxes. Management advises arriving 15 minutes early (you might still have a wait). Hint: Brings lots of single bills;

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Coming later this month to Shaw/Mount Vernon Triangle: Moxy Hotel. Located at 1011 K St. NW, the ultrachic, 14-story Marriott Hotel will showcase a half-dozen naan flatbreads, all-day cocktails and late-night ping pong. The lobby bar will double as a check-in stand, dispensDrag brunch patrons at Nellie’s Sports Bar enjoy a homespun repast ing Vegas-style poker chips before the show. redeemable for a free drink. At the entrance, an enormous light ets, visit nelliessportsbar.com, which fixture is shaped like Washington’s will direct you to Eventbrite. Metro system. A nearby food station – accented by trophies and globes – features complimentary victuals for More news from Shaw: Mason Dixie guests. Heading the main menu are Biscuit Co. CEO Ayesha Abuelhiga six flatbreads (try the red-hot chicken has unveiled a fast-casual/full-service with pickles) as well as assorted sandoutpost at 1819 Seventh St. NW. (A wiches and salads. drive-through spinoff on BladensArriving next spring: a glass-enburg Rd. NE has closed.) The former closed rooftop bar under Baltimorehome of Drift on Seventh, the newbased hospitality titans Atlas Restaucomer has walls plastered with murant Group. rals created by local artists No Kings

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Still in Shaw: homegrown sweets shop Nicecream recently unveiled its fourth Washington-area outpost, specializing in cold-brew coffee ice cream. You’ll find the newcomer at 1924 Eighth St. NW. Based in northern Virginia, Nicecream taps liquid nitrogen to flash freeze various flavors and changes its menu weekly (honey lavender, brown sugar baked pear, caramel apple, key lime pie). The 900-square-foot Nicecream is tucked into Shaw’s luxury apartment building, The Shay. A Korean barbecue restaurant, created by Duke’s Counter owner Daniel Kramer, is slated to move into the same complex sometime next year.

Wedding Destination

Having withdrawal after those royal weddings? Get your nuptial fix at Lukas B. Smith’s Destination Wedding. The funky bar replaces 2 Birds 1 Stone. You’ll find it in the space under Doi Moi at 1800 14th St. NW. The main bar is decked out in “something white and something blue.” Other rooms are inspired by wedding destinations like Las Vegas, Jackson Hole, Paris and Morocco. Cocktails from Smith (who created the potables at Cotton & Reed) and bar manager Robin Miller (formerly of Espita Mezcaleria) are equally lighthearted. “We have one primary goal: make delicious things approachably fun,” Smith told Eater DC.

More Laotian Fare

The owners of Thip Khao in Columbia Heights and Padaek (Falls Church) are introducing their third Laotian restaurant, 40-seat Hanumanh, at 1604 Seventh St. NW. Mother-son duo Seng Luangrath and

Bobby Pradachith will showcase a lineup of rustic, country-style dishes inspired by their childhood. Salads are pounded with a mortar and pestle – a traditional technique in that Southeast Asian nation. The menu will also encompass steamed and raw fish, plus meat dishes. Some items, scented with ginger and lemongrass, will be cooked over a charcoal grill. Matching the cuisine, Hanumanh design elements honor the country’s culture. A huge mural of a Hindu monkey god – the meaning behind the restaurant’s name – will be splashed across the space.

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Seylou Bakery & Mill 926 N Street, NW, Suite A • (202) 842-1122 • www.seylou.com

Longtime Shaw residents remember the scent of bread baking wafting from the Wonder Bread factory on S Street back in the day. Master baker Jonathan Bethony and his wife/ co-owner Jessica Azeez have brought fresh-baked bread back to Shaw in a big way. Not only is Seylou the District’s only all whole grain bakery, but they’re the only ones milling their grains on the premises, using organic grains grown for them by local farmers. The result is bread and pastries baked fresh in a wood-fired oven five days a week that draw fans from around the city eager to take home a loaf or two. Choose from sourdough, ciabatta, baguettes, croissants, and be sure to ask about the horse bread). Wheat-free and Vegan options, too. Bethony has been called “the Steve Jobs of bread.” Need we say more?

1st Runner Up

FishScale 637 Florida Avenue, NW • www.wearefishscale.com

When Chef Brandon Williams was wowing crowds and critics alike with his fresh fish burgers at the White House Farmer’s Market, he knew he was on to something. Williams and his sister Kristal have brought his passion for sustainable, wild-caught fish and shellfish, and grilling fish over aromatic wood to Shaw. FishScale serves fish burgers and sides exclusively (grilled romaine and Japanese sweet potato are favorites). The fish varieties change regularly, including varieties you’ve never heard of (monchong burger, anyone?). The burgers are cooked to order and served on grilled buns with housemade condiments. These tasty, healthy treats have quite a following, even among fans of red meat.

DC Wine Is Fine

Last month, Ivy City’s sprawling City Winery Washington DC announced its first grape crush. The winery’s pinot noir, cabernet franc and grenache will eventually be served from its signature kegs and taps, a unique system designed to reduce waste by limiting the amount of wine bottled. City Winery is located at 1350 Okie St. NE; visit www.citywinery.com.

2nd Runner Up

Urban Athletic Club 804 N Street, NW • (202) 813-9555 • www.urbanathletic.club/shaw

We can’t have enough top-notch fitness facilities to work off all the calories that Shaw’s award-winning restaurants and bars have to offer. Owners Jay Morgan and Graham King opened the flagship location of their popular athlete-focused crossfit gyms at the north end of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Urban Athletic Club’s 3,300 square foot space offers high-level sports conditioning, Olympic lifting and strength training, and dynamic bodyweight exercise in group classes, personal training, and open gym options. Make progress on those athletic and performance goals on American-made Rogue equipment, under a great mural by Aniekan Udofia.

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Coming up on Nov. 12-18: The Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington’s DC Cocktail Week, showcasing the area’s talented mixologists. More than 60 restaurants and watering holes will offer innovative cocktails paired with equally interesting noshes. Many participants are located in our Mid-City ‘hood. For more information and a complete list, visit www.dccocktailweek.com.

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East City Art’s Mid-City Gallery Exhibitions and News Foundry Gallery

Lavely Miller-Kershman, “Blue Paint.” Acrylic on mulberry paper on canvas, 47 x 36 inches. Image: Foundry Gallery

Laura Berman, “Melting Sun.” Oil on canvas, 72 x 120 inches. Image: Long View Gallery Joseph Keiffer, “Three Tipsy Towers,” 2018. Image: Gallery Neptune & Brown

Lavely Miller-Kershman, “Black and White Screenshot # 1.” Acrylic on mulberry paper on canvas, 50 x 47 inches. Image: Foundry Gallery

Lavely Miller-Kershman’s solo exhibition at Foundry Gallery is deliberately untitled. With scant written context with which to understand her work, even the titles of her work offer very little description beyond what the paintings obviously show. Miller-Kershman’s biography and past work offer a few clues on how to interpret the subject of the exhibition. Based on her biography and the gallery’s press release about the exhibition, the artist intends to present a series of largescale portraits, for which she is known. Miller-Kershman’s biography also states that she paints “people who appear injured and capable of injuring,” and the gallery’s press release reveals that the artist herself has sustained an undisclosed trauma. Herein lies the artist’s intent – her large-scale portraits present figures that gaze directly at the viewer, and this connection, between the subject of the painting and the audience, seeks to elicit an emotional response from the viewer, void of textual content, allowing the mind to yield and the heart to feel.

Long View Gallery

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In “Chromatic Space” Laura Crehuet Berman, a native of Barcelona, Spain, presents a series of new works of brightly colored, patterned compositions for which she is known. Currently, Berman works in the Flint Hill region of Kan-

sas, which she likens to “a vast landscape of nothingness – no trees, no dwellings, no people – it’s akin to being out at sea. Out there, the distance between sky and land is very short and unmediated.” She further states, “I am mesmerized by the monumental and the miniscule. From supernovas exploding into far away galaxies to ancient, oddly shaped pebbles that have never been touched before. My work reflects the connections between these expanses as well as the details within space. Even the smallest action can create a cascade of events and phenomena.” In “Chromatic Space” the patterned compositions of trapezoid shapes create movement on paper and, in some instances, seemingly alight. The hard-edge, geometric shapes in this series depart from the softer-edge and nature-inspired elements she has used in past series that more closely resemble forms found in nature.

Gallery Neptune & Brown

Joseph Keiffer is an accomplished American painter whose 40 years as an exhibiting artist includes over 30 solo exhibitions. The artist splits his time between his native New York City, the Catskills and the coast of Maine. His Hudson River School-influenced work is found in many private collections and museums including the Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, the Bryn Mawr College Special Collections Library in

This Month

Gallery Neptune & Brown 1530 14th St. NW 202-986-1200 www.neptunefineart.com Hours: Wed. to Sat., 12-7 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m. Through Dec. 29 Joseph Keiffer, “Traveling Light” Opening reception: Sat., Nov. 17, 5-7 p.m. Foundry Gallery 2118 Eighth St. NW 202-232-0203 www.foundrygallery.org Hours: Wed. to Sun., 1-7 p.m. Through Dec. 2 Lavely Miller-Kershman, “Untitled” Hamiltonian Gallery 1353 U St. NW 202-332-1116 www.hamiltoniangallery.com Hours: Tues. to Sat., 12-6 p.m. November schedule: TBD Hemphill Fine Arts 1515 14th St. NW 202-234-5601 www.hemphillfinearts.com Hours: Tues. to Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Through Dec. 15 Renee Stout, “When 6 Is 9: Visions of a Parallel Universe” Long View Gallery 1234 Ninth St. NW 202-232-4788 www.longviewgallerydc.com Hours: Wed. to Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Through Nov. 25 Laura Berman, “Chromatic Space” Touchstone Gallery 901 New York Ave. NW 202-347-2787 www.touchstonegallery.com Hours: Wed. to Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Weekends, 12-5 p.m. Through Dec. 2 Amy Sabrin, “Fresh Take” Gale Waller, “N • S • E • W”

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Pennsylvania, and the Pfizer Art Collection. Keiffer spent his childhood traveling the globe with his parents, and the experience continues to inform his work. His mother was a writer and his father a painter to whom Keiffer attributes his own keen powers of observation. In his second solo exhibition with the gallery, Keiffer invites the audience into an intimate scene. The scene provides the viewer with an opportunity to be present in his work. Keiffer explains: “I want my paintings to have immediacy and impact … I think one cannot do better in a painting than to convey a sense of being there. That’s what I find exciting

Touchstone Gallery

Amy Sabrin, a prominent attorney whose 25year career included her defense of President Bill Clinton in Jones v. Clinton, has traded in a high-powered job for a contemplative life. In her newfound passion as a painter, she prefers to spend her time outside, along the coast of Delaware. In “Fresh Take” the artist presents a series of landscape watercolors based on observation. While her compositions may appear abstract at first, upon closer inspection, Sabrin’s work respects the rules of proportion and perspective, revealing stylized landscapes of tidal marshes.

Gale Wallar, “Federal Rooftops.” Image: Touchstone Gallery

about being alive. Actually being somewhere, being there.” Through complex compositions of quotidian moments, Keiffer draws the viewer into his world, rendering that which is painted seemingly real.

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The title of Gale Wallar’s exhibition, “N • S • E • W,” is an acronym referring to the four cardinal points – north, south, east and west. The artist has taken frequent journeys in each direction that have provided subject matter for her current series of paintings, mostly landscapes and cityscapes. Inspired by American painter John Marin, who advised artists to first “bow to the landscape” and then wait to see if the landscape “bows to you” before painting, Wallar has taken this artistic philosophy to heart, creating work that will feel familiar to the viewer.

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Amy Sabrin, “Primehook Marsh II.” Watercolor, 22 x 30 inches. Image: Touchstone Gallery

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Logan Circle Main Street Joins DC Main Streets

Logan Circle Main Street has announced that it has been awarded the FY19 DC Department of Small and Local Business Development Main Street grant of $175,000 to support with the local small businesses along the 14th Street corridor. DC Main Streets, a program of the Department of Small and Local Business Development, serves as the citywide coordinating program that provides services and funding for the now 18 Main Streets programs found in DC. The mission of these 18 programs is to revitalize communities by retaining and recruiting businesses, marketing the corridor, and improving commercial properties and streetscapes. LoganCircleMainStreet.com.

DMV Introduces Digital Registration

The DC Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV ) has a new mobile app that serves as a Digital Vehicle Registration Card. Residents now have the option to carry their vehicle registration card on their cell phone through the app. While the digital registration card is valid proof of vehicle registration, vehicle owners are still required to affix the registration sticker to the inside, driver side of the windshield. The Digital Vehicle Registration Card and Sticker are designed to look like the existing paper card and sticker that residents are currently issued. The mobile app is available to iOS and An-

droid users. DC DMV will continue to issue the paper Vehicle Registration Cards and Stickers in addition to the Digital Vehicle Registration Card and Sticker. However, both the paper and digital registration cards are valid DC DMV documents and should be accepted by law enforcement and other entities as proof of DC vehicle registration.

DDOT to Oversee The DC Circulator

On Oct. 1, DDOT assumed direct oversight responsibilities for the DC Circulator from Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). Day-to-day operations and maintenance of the DC Circulator system has been transferred to RATP Dev from First Transit. (Continued on pg. 25)

Pick-Up/Drop-Off Zone Pilot Program Expands

DDOT has announced five new pick-up/drop-off pilot locations following the successful Connecticut Avenue Pick-up/Drop-off Zone Night Life Pilot. Following a 30-day notice and comment period, the Administration will launch the new 24hour passenger and commercial loading zones in high-demand areas. A new drop-off/pick-up zone will be implemented at 14th and U Streets, NW. The expanded pilot will begin after a 30-day notice and public comment period. All comments must be filed in writing with the District Department of Transportation, Transportation Operations Administration at 55 M Street, SE.

DC Health Link Open Enrollment Begins

DC Health Link’s open enrollment period runs through Jan. 31, 2019. Sign-up for high-quality, affordable health insurance at DCHealthLink.com, the District’s online state-based health insurance marketplace. DC now ranks second in the country for the lowest uninsured rate with 96 percent of residents covered. More than 16,000 residents are covered through the DC Health Link individual marketplace and more than 77,000 people are covered through its small business marketplace.

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Bowser Proposal Threatens Shaw’s Future

n Friday afternoon, Oct. 26, Mayor Bowser announced her administration’s intention to build a new Banneker High School on the site of the closed Shaw Junior High School at 925 Rhode Island Ave. NW. This represents the most significant threat to the future of the Shaw neighborhood since the 1968 riots. Shaw Junior High School gave the neighborhood its name in 1966, when the school’s attendance boundaries were used to define an urban renewal area. The school had been located in a Romanesquerevival-style building at the southeast corner of Seventh Street and Rhode Island Avenue since 1928, when it was part of the city’s segregated black school system. The school moved to a new building two blocks west in 1979. For generations, Shaw Junior High School was a center of community life: the large auditorium hosted a wide range of community events, and the school’s marching band was invited to perform at the annual Cherry Blossom Festival Parade, as well as events as far away as Canada. Students citywide competed for the opportunity to attend the school out of boundary, due to its celebrated music program (band director Wesley Hoover won the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation Award in 2003). Longtime principal Dr. Percy L. Ellis, Jr. gained national media attention for the way he ran the school. Shaw JHS was a source of great pride for the community and the city. The old Shaw Junior High School building closed in 2008 when DC Public Schools (DCPS) Chancellor Michelle Rhee consolidated Shaw and Garnet Patterson Middle School at Garnet-Patterson at 10th and V streets NW. The community convinced Rhee and then Mayor Adrian Fenty to construct a new building for the combined student bodies at the Shaw site, as Shaw offered recreation space, which Garnet Patterson did not. During the administration of Mayor Vincent Gray, $54 million was budgeted for the construction of the new school. In 2014, the DCPS Boundary Realignment Plan identified a Center City Middle School as the receiving school for students from Cleveland, Garrison, Ross, Seaton, and Thomson elementary schools, with the Shaw site as the ideal location. In the years since, students who should have been attending the new middle school have been forced to travel a mile or more to the Cardozo or

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by Alexander M. Padro Francis-Stevens education campuses, farther than their parents have felt comfortable. The lack of an inboundary, walk-to public middle school option has forced many parents to move their children to charter and private schools, or leave the neighborhood or the District, reducing the number of students from the neighborhood in this age group at the more distant schools. In 2015, the DC Council’s Committee on Education included a provision in DCPS’ budget for a study of the middle school needs of the students in the feeder patterns intended to be served by the new middle school in Shaw. DCPS repeatedly refused to do so, claiming a lack of demand based on enrollment. But when Shaw Junior High School closed, it had 450 students attending, after a boundary realignment reduced that number from over 700. And all the elementary schools that would feed it have a growing enrollment. In the Cleveland, Seaton, Thomson, Ross, and Garrison boundaries, there are currently 526 kids enrolled in grades six, seven and eight. In 2022, this total is projected to be 584, but that number would likely increase if there were a new middle school serving those neighborhoods on the Shaw site. Why not more, considering the neighborhood has experienced a baby boom in recent years? Sadly, families are moving out of the neighborhood because, without a middle school, the feeder pattern is broken. In November 2017, when questioned about the status of the new middle school at an Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6E meeting, Mayor Bowser responded that she was looking for a publicprivate partnership that would build a mixed-use project at the Shaw site, with the developer paying for the construction of the new school. But this spring, Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen and neighborhood leaders were advised that DCPS had for some time been exploring a variety of options for the future of Banneker High School, an application-based academic school housed in a historic building on Euclid Street NW. Until that time, not even Ward 1 community stakeholders had been engaged in that process, which included hiring architects to prepare feasibility studies. Among the options being considered were several that would occupy part of the old Shaw Junior High School site. Shaw leaders reminded DCPS of the past unfulfilled promises to build a new middle school at the Shaw

site, and requested that if a new Banneker were to be built there, that a middle school be included in the development of an education campus. DCPS, in its traditionally opaque process, refused to consider any options that would include a new middle school on the Shaw site, leaving the Shaw community with no viable options for a future middle school, despite a decade of assurances from three mayoral administrations. DCPS even refused to explore building an addition to Banneker’s historic home using adjacent tennis courts, which would have allowed for all-weather use of the courts, as well as provide additional space to expand the school’s enrollment. The impact on Shaw and adjacent neighborhoods goes beyond just the length of the walk to a more distant middle school. Neighborhood schools are an important part of a community’s identity. If DCPS is allowed to move forward with its plans unchallenged, Shaw and adjacent neighborhoods will become second-class neighborhoods, by virtue of having strong public elementary schools but no viable public middle school options. Parents and neighborhood residents will be frustrated by DCPS’ unwillingness to take their concerns and input into consideration. Instead of being able to help develop their neighborhood middle school, parents will be forced to continue to shuttle their middle-school-aged children to distant schools rather than being able to have them walk a few blocks to a neighborhood in-boundary, matter-ofright school, like students in other major District neighborhoods. And Banneker will lose its storied traditions in the move from its cherished halls to a soulless modern replacement. A decade and a half ago, DCPS schools in and around Shaw were in such poor condition that families would move to the suburbs shortly after children were born, in order to ensure the availability of high-quality schools paid by their tax dollars. Some families stayed and fought for the reforms and renovations that have resulted in today’s vastly improved neighborhood elementary schools. If DCPS is allowed to steal our neighborhood’s middle school future, Shaw and adjacent neighborhoods will be diminished forever. Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Alexander M. Padro has represented central Shaw for the past 18 years. u

Lyft Scooters Now Available in DC

Scooters are the latest, most convenient, and affordable way to get around cities, and by bringing Lyft Scooters to DC, Lyft is one step closer to providing a full end-to-end experience with multi-modal transportation trips on the Lyft platform, and reducing the dependency on personal vehicles. Lyft has worked closely with the District of Columbia and DDOT to make this the first scooter launch on the East Coast, believing that cities should be built around people, not cars. lyft. com/scooters/washington-dc.

(Continued from pg. 23) RATP Dev is now responsible for operating the six Circulator routes and maintaining the 72-bus fleet in support of nearly 5 million annual trips.

Pedestrians Get More Crossing Time

On Nov. 2, The DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) retimed traffic signals in highvolume areas in Wards 7 and 8. DDOT has identified 93 out of a total of 227 intersections in this area for timing adjustments based on signal and pedestrian conflict data. Following this implementation, over 50 percent of the targeted area will be equipped to provide “Leading Pedestrian Intervals” (LPIs) LPIs provide pedestrians with a “Walk” signal a few seconds in advance of the green signal for adjacent vehicular movements. This “head start” provides pedestrian priority and improves pedestrian visibility by establishing a presence in the crosswalk before turning vehicles start moving. This relatively low-cost treatment has been shown to reduce pedestrianvehicle collisions where implemented.

National Law Enforcement Museum Opens

The National Law Enforcement Museum is housed inside a 57,000 square-foot, state-ofthe-art, mostly underground facility named after its founding partner Motorola Solutions. The Museum is at 444 E St. NW and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Thursdays to 9 p.m. LawEnforcementMuseum.org.

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carry out our mission of providing holistic support to individuals and families More than 500 District-based particiat risk of, or experiencpate in CFC, including organizations ing, homelessness,” said such as: Executive Director Karen Cunningham. “Federal Casey Trees - #24598 employees regularly enCentral Union Mission - #85786 counter homeless individFor Love of Children - #72093 uals as they commute to Great Wash. Urban League - #17784 and from work, feel comJubilee Housing - #39919 passion for them, but are Latin American Youth Cen. - #55027 unsure how to help.” Little Lights - #89156 She said that conMy Sister’s Place - #97535 tributions to CHGM Martha’s Table - #29262 (CFC#36006) through Whitman-Walker Health - #38871 CFC make a difference that employees can see every single day. “Their gifts will help CHGM realize CFC last year. She said she likes givour vision of the District of Columing with the CFC because it allows bia as a thriving and diverse commuher to make a real contribution to nity where all people can obtain and organizations that are out there doremain in safe, affordable, and coming work where she lives. “I always fortable homes,” she said. think, ‘oh, I should be helping out “In this area in particular a lot of this project’,” James said. “Donating the fiving you see is through CFC, besmall amounts via payroll deduction cause there’s so many federal employthrough CFC makes it easier to give ees,” Cannon said. Many nonprofits, an amount that I feel can make a according to Cannon, get the vast madifference without having to think jority of donations in the final quarter about saving up to do it.” of the year, a combination of CFC do“I always thought about giving. nations and individual contributions. Now I just do.” “Having monthly donations allows The CFC launched the 2018 us to plan and expand operations in campaign with an improved online many ways,” Cannon said. donation system that will help ensure Little Lights Urban Ministries contributions reach the chosen orga(CFC#89156) Founder and Execunizations. This year, donors can use tive Director Steve Park, said that the system to pledge funds or volunCFC funds are not a large part of teer time. The central giving website revenue for the award-winning nonfor all potential contributors replaces profit serving some of the District’s multiple systems and gives informamost vulnerable residents living in tion on pledges and charity payments. public housing, but are still important To browse participating charities to the organization’s work. and contribute, donors can use the “The funds from CFC help fill in CFC campaign locator and search by gaps for our academic programs such state, campaign name, or campaign as purchasing books, buying comcode number. puter equipment, and supplies and snacks,” said Park. “All funds help to For more information on the CFC, visit empower children, youth, and famiwww.cfcnca.org. u lies right in our own community.” Stacy James, a federal employee with the Department of Defense, only started contributing to the

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Building a Village Through a Cafe

If you don’t know about what’s happening on Fifth Street NE, behind Union Market, you are missing out on the best new restaurants and shops in the District. Nestled behind the construction and historic industrial storefronts close to Penn Street is a new world of commerce of all kinds, including the caffeine one needs to get through all the goodies the Union Market neighborhood has to offer. The Village Cafe is the new guy on the coffee scene, but it is making a big impact. Located adjacent to the new Politics and Prose bookstore, the Village Cafe is the brainchild of three DC natives and friends: Ryan Williams, Mahammad Mangum and Kevon King. King and Williams have known each other since school days and they met Mangum at Wilson High School. “In its simplest form,” explained King, “this idea was born from our desire to place a Union Markettype center in southeast Ward 8. Ryan and I grew up in Southeast DC, so we were very familiar with some of the social and economic disparities that exist there. It was important for us to contribute to that community.” Added King, “We saw being a cafe in the Union Market District as a perfect starting point. Being next to the East Coast’s foremost food market in Union Market gives us connection to a variety of food and creative makers and opportunities.” King and Mangum have always had a focus on bettering their community. They both had dreams to start programs and networks that uplift black youth. Williams’ dream was always to open a restaurant. The Village Cafe is their answer to all of the above. King said, “From there we were able to take something good and materialize it into this cafe concept, which represents everything we want to do

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Goodies inside the Village Cafe on Fifth Street NE, behind Union Market. Photo: Taylor Barden Golden

“Rain” was announced by – connecting communities the NoMa Parks Foundathrough food, entrepreneurtion. “It offers a moment of ship, creativity.” openness, a space to breathe What brings people and a place where thoughts together in more different can drift away.” ways than a cafe? “Here we “The railway tracks and will host and showcase produnderpasses in NoMa have ucts from underserved entrebeen perceived as ‘dividers’ preneurs while highlighting between the east and west makers from underserved sides of the neighborhood. neighborhoods of DC,” explained King. “We will host “Rain,” a new art installation in the M Street underpass in However, with the explosive growth of the NoMa neighcreative events from pop-up NoMa. Photo: Taylor Barden Golden borhood, the underpasses shops, performances and have become critical connections for tens of thouworkshops that highlight local talents.” sands of neighborhood residents, employees and visThe ultimate goal of the cafe is to create an atitors,” said Robin-Eve Jasper, president of the NoMa mosphere with entrepreneurship, access to quality Parks Foundation. and nutritious foods and creative innovations. “We The underpasses in NoMa have long been a believe these are key ingredients of a healthy, prosrefuge for homeless residents, who created encampperous place,” added King. “This is only the first step ments complete with tents and other accoutrements. in our minds. We want to be able to take the opporThere have been multiple efforts by the city, the most tunity we have here and pay it forward to communirecent last August, to clear the encampments, but ties that need it.” people continue to come back to the covered area. “When we started these projects there were a couple of chronically homeless individuals who were living Community leaders in NoMa have long wondered in the underpasses and were not willing to accept what to do about uniting a neighborhood that is split services or housing vouchers,” said Jasper. down the middle by a railroad track. NoMa’s east At the time of the ribbon-cutting, one resident side and west side are connected only by ugly, dark remained in the M Street underpass and an entire underpasses that are uninviting to pedestrians, to say encampment exists in the L Street underpass. Howthe least. To change that, NoMa is turning to its tried ever, there is currently major construction on M that and true method of revitalization – turn it into art. could be the reason for fewer tents on that street. The first of four underpass art installations has It is not only the encampments that have imopened at the M Street underpass between First and peded the progress of these installations. Amtrak had Second streets NE. “Rain” is a dynamic light installato get on board, so modifications had to be made, tion consisting of 4,000 LED-powered polycarbonwhich slowed the design process, and the weather ate rods and that send wave-like pulses through the was not particularly helpful as fall came earlier than underpass. The work will be active 24 hours a day. most residents expected. The artwork is the product of an international Be on the lookout for future installations coming competition that was hosted by the NoMa Parks soon, hopefully to the underpasses at Florida Avenue Foundation to transform the spaces that separate and K and L streets NE. the two sides of the neighborhood. The competition was won by Thurlow Small Architecture of Taylor Barden Golden is a real estate agent with The Oakland, California, working in conjunction with Stokes Group at McEnearney Associates Inc. A former Dutch firm NIO architecten. The team had colHill staffer, Taylor lives in Brentwood with her husband, laborated on a number of infrastructure projects two dogs and a cat. She’s always on the lookout for new over the last few years. places to explore and ways to spend time outside. Get in “Our tunnel proposal for NoMa does what all touch: taylor@midcitydcnews.com; @rtaylorb. u good urban parks do,” wrote the design team when

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Shaw Streets by Pleasant Mann

Shaw Holds Open House

New customers try out the newly opened Mason Dixie Biscuit Co. Photo: Alexander Padro

Shaw Main Streets held its fall Shaw Open House on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 20. Hundreds enjoyed food and beverage samples as they toured Shaw businesses north of Rhode Island Avenue, including some that have only recently opened, such as the Nicecream ice creamery, the Rewild plant store, the Cosmo Beauty Bar nail salon and the new Shaw outpost of H Street’s Po Boy Jim Bar & Grill. The event also included a public art treasure hunt. Shaw Open House participants tracked their journey using a mobile app passport or by getting stamps on a paper passport. At the end of the afternoon, about 100 attended a closing party at the Community Lounge of the Shay apartments, sponsored by Papa’s Pilar Rum and Pizza D’Oro. Prizes from over 30 participating Shaw neighborhood businesses were raffled off to the Shaw Open House attendees.

Mason Dixie Biscuit Co. Opens in Shaw

Mason Dixie Biscuit Co. opens for business. Photo: Pleasant Mann

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The much-anticipated opening of the Mason Dixie Biscuit Co. in Shaw took place on Saturday morning, Oct. 13. People lined up early on the 1800 block of Seventh Street for the 8 a.m. opening in order to be the first to sample the renowned Southern diner fare, with gift cards for the first 100 customers. The

city’s chicken-and-biscuit aficionados were deeply disappointed by the company’s closing and move from its original location in Northeast. When Mason Dixie reopened in a high-end space in Shaw, the move confirmed the neighborhood’s reputation as the place for trendy and adventuresome dining.

Shaw Declared Best Gayborhood Again

Shaw won the designation of Best Gayborhood for the third year in a row in the Washington Blade readers’ poll of The Best of Gay DC. After one of its biggest gay venues, Town Danceboutique, closed, it seemed like Shaw might lose its standing as a hub of the city’s gay activity. But it will take more than the loss of one establishment for Shaw to lose its gay cachet. Of course, a number of Shaw businesses were picked by Blade readers for Best of Gay DC honors. Nellie’s Sports Bar had the Best Avion Tequila Margarita; Dacha Beer Garden got awards for Best Straight Bar and Best Outdoor Drinking; while the 9:30 Club was the Best Live Music venue. In terms of food, Beau Thai was voted Best Ethnic Restaurant, Unconventional Diner the Best New Restaurant, and Cava Best Fast Casual Dining. The recently opened Mason Dixie Biscuit Co. has the Best Locally Made Products, with Compass Coffee winning the award for Best Coffee Shop.

And the Atlantic Plumbing Landmark Theater was voted Best Movie Theater for another year. The editors of the Blade also added Shaw watering holes DC9, Service Bar and Uproar as their suggestions for the Best of Gay DC.

Shaw Stands Out in Express Best of 2018 List

Shaw businesses also took top honors in the recent readers’ poll from the daily Express. Shouk was the Best Fast Casual restaurant as well as the Best Vegan Restaurant, while Compass Coffee had the Best Coffee in the poll. The Columbia Room was the Best Bar for Cocktails, Dacha Beer Garden was the Best Place to Drink Outdoors, Maxwell Park was the Best Wine Bar and Nellie’s was voted Best Gay Bar. Violet was the Best Women’s Boutique, the 9:30 Club Best Music Venue and Touchstone Gallery was Best Art Gallery. Finally, the editors of Express also mentioned Sunset & Chill, a biweekly variety experience that occurs at Old City Farm and Garden on Saturday nights, as the “Best Way to Experience Burning Man without Leaving DC.”

HBO Shines a Light on Shaw

Shaw got its 15 minutes of fame recently on the premium cable network HBO. In the Oct. 18 episode of “Vice News,” a segment on the opening of the Eaton Hotel on K Street spotlighted the help the hotel got from Shaw entrepreneurs. The feature showed how Kyirisan chef/owner Tim Ma, herbalist Sunyatta Amen of Calabash Tea and Tonic and Art All Night in Shaw repeat-featured video artist Robin Bell to launch the Eaton, uniquely positioned as the “anti-Trump hotel.” Also, the second episode of LeBron James’ HBO series “The Shop” was taped at Shaw’s own Barber of Hell’s Bottom. While the interviews were taped at the 14th

Street location, the external shots for the show were of the barber shop at Rhode Island and Ninth.

Hearing on Shaw Middle School Set for Nov. 15

The DC Council Committee on Education has scheduled a hearing on Thursday, Nov. 15, to discuss “The District of Columbia Public Schools’ Plans for Shaw Junior High School Campus and Benjamin Banneker Academic High School.” DC Public Schools has announced a plan to move Banneker Academic High School to the site previously occupied by Shaw Junior High School at 925 Rhode Island Ave. NW. The fact that the neighborhood has gone without a middle school for a decade has led to an organized opposition to the planned move. The hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m. in Room 500 of the Wilson Building. Those who want to get on the witness list for the hearing may sign up online at http://bit.do/EducationHearings or call the Committee on Education at 202-724-8061.

Shaw Celebrates Small Business on Saturday, Nov. 24

Nov. 24 will be Shaw Business Saturday, the neighborhood’s take on the national Small Business Saturday event sponsored by American Express, promoting the patronage of local businesses by holiday shoppers as an alternative to Black Friday shopping at big box stores. The celebration led by Shaw Main Streets will include ribbon cuttings at new neighborhood businesses and the return of $5 “Shaw Bucks” coupons that will be accepted as cash at participating stores. The day will end with the annual Christmas tree lighting at City Market at O. More information on Shaw’s Small Business Saturday can be found at www.shawmainstreets.org. u

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Bloomingdale Bites by Taylor Barden Golden

MPD Redistricting Raises Questions

It’s been seven years since the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) examined its district borders and updated the boundaries of response areas. Scheduled to take effect in January 2019, the boundaries will change, providing patrol and respond to both the Bloomingdale and Truxton Circle neighborhoods – with uncertain effects on the relationship between the police and residents. Police Chief Peter Newsham announced the changes at a DC Council meeting on Oct. 23, and the mayor facilitated the discussion among the councilmembers. Images of the new districts were shared via Twitter by Deputy Mayor Kevin Donahue. The Third District will now extend all the way to North Capitol Street, from New York Avenue as the southern border and Michigan Avenue as the northern border. That means that all of Bloomingdale and Truxton Circle will now be in the Third, and not the Fifth, District. What does that mean for the community? At this point no one can really say, but it is certainly going to make a difference to the residents, who have come to know and work with the officers who patrol the Fifth District. It will impact community groups that coordinate with specific liaisons for the districts, and it will change who responds to calls and patrols in those areas. Chief Newsham made clear to the Council that it was a priority to have community meetings in the

Arnheim explained this event was really a coming together of the entire neighborhood through a network of contacts who all wanted to show off what their streets have to offer. “I have been on a number of neighborhood house tours and I thought that our neighborhood is just as special, it has so many wonderful features and is diverse. People want to visit LeDroit Park.” Along with co-chair Dina LeDroit Park opened its doors Lewis, dozens of volunteers and for its first ever house and gara handful of sponsors, Arnheim den tour, showing off its history A popular spot to stop on the LeDroit Park House and was able to find eight homes and modernity through eight Garden Tour. Photo: Taylor Barden Golden that exemplified the diversity diverse houses. The event hostand history that LeDroit Park could share. “People ed over 230 people from around the DMV, allowing were hesitant at first since we hadn’t done this before. them to learn about the unique features of LeDroit But once they learned more about it and about how Park, a nestled neighborhood often overshadowed by it could bring people to learn about our community, its larger neighbors. they were on board.” There was also a focus on restoThe tour featured mostly detached homes but ration and renovation. “People have done such great also showed off row homes and converted condos. work on their homes, we wanted to celebrate that.” Perhaps the most impressive house is one of the most Though logistically complicated, the event went historic in the neighborhood. Once nicknamed the smoothly as over 200 people walked throughout Juke Joint, 525 T St. NW used to serve as a lodging the neighborhood with their house-guide bookhouse for artists performing at the Howard Theatre lets in hand. Some were apparently confused about who were unable to stay in the whites-only hotels the “change in location” for the start of the tour, as in the neighborhood. The they didn’t realize that this was not the Bloominghome was built in 1890 dale House Tour they attended last year. Arnheim and stood vacant for a chuckled at the comparison, noting his joy at helping number of years, but it has define LeDroit as its own community. been brought back to life When asked if this will be a yearly event, Arnand holds a host of historic heim explained that they received so much help and features, such as refinished support from their Bloomingdale neighbors they hickory-crown moldings, don’t want to trample on that event. He hopes the historic windows and the LeDroit Park House and Garden Tour will compleoriginal clawfoot tub. ment the Bloomingdale House Tour, each taking its The event was the own year to celebrate its own unique value. brainchild of Ethan Arnareas that will be most affected by the changes. At the time of publication, the Bloomingdale Civic Association had not been contacted by MPD or the mayor’s office to set a time to bring this issue to the community, but President Teri Janine Quinn said she would welcome them to make a presentation.

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LeDroit’s Doors Open for Tours

heim, president of the LeDroit Park Civic Association, and was accomplished on the backs of the large network of volunteers active in the small neighborhood.

Taylor Barden Golden is a real estate agent with The Stokes Group at McEnearney Associates Inc. A former Hill staffer, Taylor lives in Brentwood with her husband, two dogs and a cat. She’s always on the lookout for new places to explore and ways to spend time outside. Get in touch: taylor@midcitydcnews.com; @rtaylorb. u

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ommissioners Alex Padro (6E01, chair), Anthony Brown (6E02), Frank Wiggins (6E03, vice chair and treasurer), David Jaffe (6E04, secretary), Alex Marriott (6E05, chair), Alvin Judd (6E06) and Kevin Rogers (6E07) made up the quorum to conduct official business at the Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6E January meeting.

School Board Candidate Attends Meeting

Ward 6 candidate Joe Weedon spoke before the commission and meeting attendees and stated that he is seeking reelection to the DC Board of Education. He said that Ward 6 needs to continue to invest in schools lacking resources and that middle schools in the area do not exist. Weedon continues to be strongly in favor of building middle schools to ensure that families have better choices. He also said that there is adequate technology in all schools as well as safe passage for students. Commissioner Padro noted that even though DC Public Schools (DCPS) invests in schools, Ward 6 has been waiting 10 years for a new middle school. Marriott asked Weedon to comment on the oversight of charter schools. Weedon responded that the DC Board of Education does not have direct oversight of either DCPS or the public charter schools, but Mayor Muriel Bowser is accountable for schools in DC. She appoints the chancellor, members of the DC Public Charter School Board and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE). Weedon is working with DC Council members to increase oversight of the local education agencies that are not under the direct control or oversight of Mayor Bowser or the DC Council. Weedon commented that there is a need to improve and increase oversight in public and charter schools. He also noted that there are not enough children to adequately support DC’s charter schools and that sustainable pathways need to be created.

by Steve Holton

Proposal for Patterson Street Parcel

Former Councilmember LaRuby May of The May Firm PLLC, with partners Monument Realty, Morningstar Development and Community Housing Partners, reported on the team’s recently submitted proposal in response to the request of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) for redevelopment of the parcel of land located at 2 Patterson St. NE. May said community engagement is important, and nearby residents will be impacted. If Monument Realty is the successful bidder, it intends to show that it is committed to impacted residents. The project will feature 33,000 square feet of retail space. One of the other partners already owns 40 Patterson St. NE and is hoping to combine the two lots. A combination of lots will allow construction of approximately 267 rental units and 203 condo units. Combining the lots also helps benefit the community in the way of curb cuts. There will be parking for both the resident side and the retail side. The development teams said the amenities will feature two pools and a dog park. On the rental and homeowner side, there will be three- and four-bedroom units. The team representatives said that they will continue to engage surrounding residents and will be a good neighbor. As of now, they are spending a lot of time introducing themselves to stakeholders.

BZA Support Request for Mt. Vernon Substation

Pepco Regional Vice President Marc Battle reviewed a Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) application before the commission and asked for support before presenting it at a hearing with city officials. The application requests space for vehicle and bike parking and trash room requirements. Padro moved and Brown seconded that the commission support Pepco’s BZA application. The commissioners requested that a community advisory group be established for

the purpose of ongoing community engagement on topics such as land use, artistic programs and support for the relocation of the Walker Jones School. It was noted that Pepco has made a commitment to provide $25,000 a year for three years to support nonprofits that serve the community.

HPRB Support Request for 10th Street Project

An architect from Urban Capital Development requested the commission’s support for a historic preservation request prior to a meeting with the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB). The request is for a building located at 1714 10th St. NW. The building has been long vacant with a compromised roof. A 150-year-old sycamore tree in the back of the property is considered a heritage/legacy tree, and HPRB’s insistence that it be protected has prompted the architect to make a number of accommodations. The architect said the site has a very small footprint. The hope was to have 60-percent lot occupancy off the rear with the appropriate setback off the front for a third-floor addition, but that is impossible owing to the heritage tree. The plan now is to place the entire rear of the home on posts. The neighbors have approved this plan. The architect plans to go before HPRB this month, and construction would start in the first quarter of 2019. The building will be a 2,800-square-foot single-family home. Brown stated that the Zoning Committee met about and supports the project. Padro noted that there was no opposition from the civic association. “If the architect is able to get this approved, it would be an outstanding example of accommodating 21st-century needs with a 19th-century footprint,” said Padro. The commissioners voted unanimously to support the HPRB request. ANC 6E will meet again at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 13 at the Shaw/Watha T. Daniel Library located at 1630 Seventh St. NW. Steve Holton can be contacted at ssholton@gmail. com. u

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notebook Native American Heritage Day

This celebration of Native American Heritage Day at the National Museum of the American Indian on Nov. 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., features hands-on activities, “make-and-takes,” and music and interactive dance presentations. AmericanIndian.si.edu.

The Elves and the Shoemaker

Eric, the lone shoemaker of Grimmsville, makes shoes that are miserably uncomfortable and impossible to walk in… leaving a lot of barefoot villagers and Eric without a means to provide for his family. While alone in the woods, his daughter Shannon is confronted by a stranger who offers her the deal of a lifetime: In exchange for her torturous pair of shoes, she is given a magical medallion that holds the charm of the elves. Wanting to help her family, Shannon tries the chant. Her words beckon a pair of elves that show up night after night at the shoemaker’s home creating the most fabulous shoes EVER! On at the Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW, Dec. 22 to 30, 11 a.m. keegantheatre.com.

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Banneker High School to Relocate

Handel’s Messiah Family Style

On Dec. 8, 12:30 p.m., bring the family for a shortened version of this iconic work featuring the Washington National Cathedral Choir and Baroque Orchestra. Tailored for kids, the performance focuses on the birth of Jesus and continues the story of his death and resurrection through selected arias and choruses ending with the famous Halleluiah Chorus. $45, adults; $25, kids. cathedral.org.

Photo: Courtesy of The Phillips Collection

Family Creativity Workshop

On Dec. 1, 10:30 a.m. to noon, participate in four art-making stations and an art-materials “petting zoo.” $18 for one adult and one child; $5 per additional person. The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org.

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Photo: Courtesy of the Washington Nationals

Mayor Muriel Bowser(D) and interim DC Public Schools Chancellor Amanda Alexander announced that Benjamin Banneker Academic High School will relocate to the site of the former Shaw Junior High School. The Mayor also committed herself to working with the Shaw and DCPS communities to open a new middle school that aligns with the District’s enrollment needs. DCPS is planning to open the new Banneker by school year 2021-2022. The relocation is expected to increase programming capacity by 300 students.

Discovery Theater

Washington Nationals Winterfest

The Washington Nationals 2018 Winterfest is Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1 and 2, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Nat’s Park. Activities include: clinics with Nationals players and coaches; watch a Home Run Derby featuring the Nationals mascots; make a snow fort, participate in the steal home challenge and take batting practice; hear a winter or baseball-themed story read by a Nationals player; participate in the Kids Press Conferences; sign up for 2019 season Jr. Nats Kids Club memberships; ride down a giant slide reminiscent of a sledding hill; and “Video Pitch,” where fans can give virtual batters their best pitch. New Winterfest events for 2018 include a curling station, clubhouse tour, hit in the batting cages, race the Racing Presidents, s’mores and adult hot chocolate. Tickets start at $25 for kids; $35 for adults. nationals.com/winterfest.

On Nov. 13 and 14, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m., enjoy Native Pride Dancers. Dancers, drumbeats and stories celebrate the spirit and beauty of First-Nations peoples in a dynamic, one-of-a-kind cultural heritage program. For ages 6 to 16. On Nov. 15, 16, 19 and 20, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m., enjoy Grandma’s Thanksgiving Visit. Grandma has arrived for the holiday. Time to make puppets, cook together, wash the car and learn lots of fun new things. For ages 3 to 6. Weekdays Dec. 3 to 21, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m., enjoy Seasons of Light. Joy, warmth and community illuminate seasonal

holiday celebrations the world over. Tickets are $1 more than other productions. For ages 5 to 10. Discovery Theater shows are at the Smithsonian Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW, on the National Mall. Tickets are $6 per child, $3 for under two and $8 for adults. discoverytheater.org.

NSO Pops: A Holiday Pops!

On Dec. 14, 8 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 15, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., warm the spirit with fresh takes on comforting classics in a singalong tradition with the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) and The Washington Chorus. A festively decorated Concert Hall welcomes NSO debut of Ashley Brown, originator of the title role in Mary Poppins on Broadway. $25 to $99. kennedy-center.org.

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Photo: Ingrid Hass

A Word in a Hollow Stump

Seven very different animals seek shelter from the winter cold and snow in a large hollow stump. They are represented by cuddly, hand-crafted rod-puppets sure to enchant any child. The characteristics of each creature are revealed through a unique and descriptive poem and song. When newcomers enter, the space inside the stump grows tighter; the songs begin to interweave. Adapted from the popular tale, “The Mitten,” this tale celebrates community that develops as the animals learn to share one space. The Hollow Stump runs from Nov. 14 to 17 and is best suited to ages 3 to 9. $12. Arts for Young Audiences, The Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org.

United States Air Force Band Holiday Matinee

On Dec. 7, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., the United States Air Force Band presents their Holiday Matinee for Kids at DAR Constitution Hall, 18th and D Streets NW. To reserve seats, teachers should send their email, school name, number of students and chaperones attending, and general age or grade level of students attending. Requests will be taken on a first-come, firstserved basis at music.af.mil/Bands/ The-United-States-Air-Force-Band/ Events. music.af.mil.

Me and the Bee Playground

From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., kids of all ages can “shrink” to bee-size on the polli-

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nator-themed playground at the Zoo. Discover towering flowers and larger-than-life bees. Hop along particles of pollen. Climb over honeycomb steps. Slide down a hive dripping with golden honey. Crawl inside hollow trees where bees build their homes. Then, check out the real pollinator garden that lines the playground. Learn the story of pollination, from bee to food production. Find out how to help protect bees in your own backyard. The Zoo is free and open every day except Christmas. Parking is $25. nationalzoo.si.edu.

Holiday Decorations Open Studio

As the days get shorter and colder, take time to appreciate the beauty of nature in Asian art at the Sackler Gallery. For this open studio on Dec. 1, noon to 4 p.m., take a familyfriendly tour at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. to explore how artists depict the natural world in their permanent collections. Then, return to the studio to make natureinspired holiday decorations. All ages welcome with adult companions. freersackler.si.edu.

Kwanzaa Celebration at Dance Place

On Dec. 15, 8 p.m. and Dec. 16, 4 p.m., enjoy Dance Place’s annual Kwanzaa Celebration, under the direction of Sylvia Soumah. Coyaba Academy, Coyaba Dance Theater, and special guests celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa. At the Dec. 16th performance, get one free ticket for a child 12 and under with a paying adult. Tickets are $30 for adults; $15, college students and children 17 and under. Dance Place, 3225 Eighth St. NE. danceplace.org.

How to Catch a Star

Once there was a boy who dreamed a star could be his new friend — if only he could catch one. He tried climbing to the top of the tallest tree. He tried flying in a paper rocket ship. Nothing worked. Just when the boy was about to give up, he discovered something as dazzling and special as the star he was seeking Featuring colorful projections and choreographed movement, “How to Catch a Star” is a whimsical tale of discovery, friendship and delightful surprises. For ages 3, up. $20. On stage at the Kennedy Center, Nov. 21 to Dec. 16. Following the 1:30 p.m. performance on Nov. 23, young audience members can ask questions and hear stories in an up-close-and-personal talk with some of the artists. Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. is a sensory-friendly performance. Sensory-friendly performances are welcoming to all families, including those with children with autism or other sensory sensitivities. kennedy-center.org.

Cinderella

This wacky retelling of the beloved fairy tale takes Cinderella on a royal adventure complete with a wisecracking rat, evil stepsisters and a smitten prince. When Cinderella’s stepmother forbids her from attending the ball, her fairy godmother convinces here that if the shoe fits, wear it! True love may await her if only she can put down her sword. Best for ages 4, up. Plays Nov. 3 to Jan. 6, at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD. imaginationstage.org.

Fancy Nancy’s Splendiferous Christmas

What could be fancier than Christmas? Presents with elegant wrapping paper, festive decorations, Christmas cookies with sprinkles-and who could forget the tree? After all, there is no such thing as too much tinsel. Ooh la! This year, Nancy is especially excited.

After selling some of her old gowns and accessories, Nancy has enough money to buy a brand-new sparkly tree topper. She can’t wait to decorate the Christmas tree. But when things don’t turn out the way Nancy planned, will Christmas still be splendiferous? On stage at Glen Echo from Nov. 16 to Jan. 6. For all ages. adventuretheatre-mtc.org.

Strathmore Children’s Chorus

On Dec. 9, 4 p.m., more than 200 voices join together to pay homage to the world’s finest female composers through the annals of song. Strathmore’s Children’s Chorus presents an eclectic program including: a chant by German Benedictine writer Hildegard von Bingen, a Romanticera piece by acclaimed pianist Clara Schumann and contemporary works by American composers Victoria Ebel-Sabo, Emma Lou Diemer, Nancy Hill Cobb and Andrea Ramsey. $15 to $25. The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD. strathmore.org.

The Lion, the Unicorn, and Me

As the first Christmas nears, who among the animals can lead Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem? Fearsome Lion and graceful Unicorn are the top contenders. It certainly won’t be Donkey, whose only humble gift is a small but sturdy back. With the birth of a very special king on the horizon, Donkey soon discovers that miracles can happen anywhere! $49 to $79. On stage at the Kennedy Center, Dec. 14 to 16. kennedy-center.org. Have in item for the Kids & Family Notebook? Email it to bulletinboard@ hillrag.com. u

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Changing Hands by Don Denton

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 PRICE BR

1545 18TH ST NW #609 1816 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #401

$415,000 $265,000

1761 P ST NW #201 1723 P ST NW #102 1761 P ST NW #102 1830 17TH ST NW #706 1761 P ST NW #101 1761 P ST NW #202 1761 P ST NW #1 1506 17TH ST NW #9 1761 P ST NW #3 1504 17TH ST NW #2 1930 18TH ST NW #42

$1,026,523 $991,000 $870,000 $641,889 $599,900 $599,900 $592,400 $507,500 $480,000 $460,000 $345,000

HOMES 1816 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #201 $258,000 Bloomingdale 2021 1ST ST NW 33 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW

$1,110,000 $840,000

Dupont Circle 2021 HILLYER PL NW 1746 Q ST NW 1770 T ST NW

$2,050,000 $1,600,000 $1,125,000

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Eckington 53 R ST NW 104 U ST NE 132 S ST NW 46 QUINCY PL NE 2025 3RD ST NE 202 RANDOLPH PL NE 2121 4TH ST NE

$885,000 $799,900 $767,500 $744,999 $560,000 $510,000 $470,000

Ledroit Park 1934 3RD ST NW 24 CHANNING ST NW

$925,000 $575,000

Logan Circle 1737 11TH ST NW

$1,475,000

Old City #2 1432 S ST NW 1509 T ST NW 1834 15TH ST NW 928 S ST NW 1911 17TH ST NW 1518 10TH ST NW 1834 8TH ST NW 1818 8TH ST NW 1608 5TH ST NW 110 BATES ST NW 402 N ST NW 134 Q ST NW 1224 KIRBY ST NW 512 R ST NW 35 BATES ST NW

$1,775,000 $1,382,500 $1,310,000 $1,300,000 $1,158,000 $1,050,000 $989,900 $814,000 $810,000 $771,110 $730,000 $700,000 $650,000 $639,000 $445,000

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Eckington 18 T ST NE #2 2001 2ND ST NE #PENHOUSE #5 310 V ST NE #2 310 V ST NE #1 249 FLORIDA AVE NW #32 1926 1ST ST NW #2 57 BRYANT ST NW #2 142 BRYANT NW #01

$800,000 $790,000 $715

Logan Circle 1715 15TH ST NW #D 1440 CHURCH ST NW #402 1229 12TH ST NW #201 1010 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #PH207 1514 12TH ST NW #3 1529 14TH ST NW #402 1427 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #101 1441 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #617 1420 N ST NW #706

$690,000 $825,000 $780,000 $762,000 $711,500 $625,000 $399,900 $375,000 $284,000

Mount Vernon Square 555 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #518 811 4TH ST NW #103 400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #1320

$625,000 $555,000 $668,500

Old City #2 1737 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #1 1322 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #7

1515 15TH ST NW #433 945 T ST NW #A Truxton Circle 2020 12TH ST NW #409 1536 1ST ST NW $750,000 3 1816 19TH ST NW #1 1735 WILLARD ST NW #8 1111 11TH ST NW #806 CONDO 317 R ST NW #2 2004 11TH ST NW #138 Adams Morgan 1527 CHURCH ST NW #C 2410 17TH ST NW #311 $881,000 2 1390 V ST NW #216 2550 17TH ST NW #206 $199,900 0 1527 12TH ST NW #1 16 O ST NW #16-A Bloomingdale 555 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #1219 14 CHANNING ST NW #1 $997,500 4 450 M ST NW #1 $1,330,000

$797,000 $782,500 $750,000 $690,000 $403,950

Ledroit Park

Shaw 1210 V ST NW #7 1533 8TH ST NW

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$1,318,000 $879,000 $850,000 $799,000 $790,000 $779,000 $720,000 $680,000 $649,900 $625,000 $595,000 $585,000 $569,000 $553,000 $549,900 $515,000 $507,500

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Central Shaw 616 E ST NW #1146 2425 L ST NW #527 1010 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #706 631 D ST NW #840 777 7TH ST NW #924 1010 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #911 631 D ST NW #430 1150 K ST NW #1304 1133 14TH ST NW #302 1316 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #309 1133 14TH ST NW #903

$1,050,000 $975,000 $730,000 $645,000 $590,000 $510,000 $475,000 $435,000 $417,500 $398,000 $365,000

Dupont Circle 1724 17TH ST NW #34 1724 17TH ST NW #24 1615 Q ST NW #511

$649,555 $639,000 $415,000

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941 S ST NW #2 910 M ST NW #202 57 N ST NW #531

$1,360,000 $485,000 $412,000

Truxton Circle 210 P ST NW #4 57 N ST NW #424

$1,285,000 $332,900

U Street 2113 12TH ST NW #1 2247 12TH ST NW #3 1451 BELMONT ST NW #320 929 FLORIDA AVE NW #5004 u

$540,000 $672,500 $500,000 $544,950

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The Holiday Season Starts on

SHAW

BUSINESS SATURDAY, November 24, 2018! Come celebrate the national Small Business Saturday event and Shop Small in Shaw! •

Come see dignitaries cut ribbons at a dozen new Shaw businesses!

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Frolic at the City Market at O Family Festival, with live entertainment, face painting, electric train rides and more!

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Pick up free Shaw swag, including t-shirts and recyclable shopping bags!

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Warm up with free hot spiced cider from Bazaar Spices!

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Enjoy the gingerbread house challenge (for grownups) and gingerbread cookie decorating (for kids)!

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See the holiday tree lighting at City Market at O!

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Use the Shaw Holiday Cocktail Map and Gift Guide to get in the holiday spirit!

Visit the Miracle on Seventh Street Holiday Pop Up Bar at 1843 7th Street, NW (opens at 5:00 PM)!

Clip and use your “Shawbucks” at participating Shaw Main Streets e businesses just lik ills cash! These $5 b te will be deduc d from the cost of your purchase.

Valid chase required. nt. Minimum pur .) per establishme retailer for details ing pat (One Shawbuck tici par h 18. Ask eac 11/24/18-12/24/

For full details, including the event schedule and list of participating businesses, visit www.ShawMainStreets.org Visit and follow @shawmainstreets on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates!

Shaw Main Streets is a designated DC Main Streets program and is funded in part by the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development, Muriel E. Bowser, Mayor.