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out & about 18 A Love Affair With Pizza • Jonathan Bardzik
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CAMILE CLAUDEL Turn-of-the-century French sculptor Camille Claudel was a groundbreaking artist and a revolutionary free-thinker. But, her entire life was determined by the men around her, from her passionate and tumultuous love affair with Auguste Rodin to her unsupportive brother to the gender-based censorship of her work. Signature’s MAX Theatre transforms into famed sculptor Rodin’s studio to bring their creative and lovers’ duel to life in a stunning and gorgeous new musical of an irrepressible visionary who broke the mold. This world premier musical is at Arlington’s Signature Theatre from March 24 to April. sigtheatre.org.
SPLIT THIS ROCK POETRY FESTIVAL Every two years, Split This Rock Poetry Festival calls poets, writers, educators, activists and scholars together for three days of readings, workshops, panel discussions, youth programming, open mics, activism and a book fair. Featuring some of the most socially significant and artistically vibrant poets today, the Festival offers opportunities to build connections and community and celebrate the many ways poetry can be a practice for social change. The festival is from March 26 to 28 at GWU’s Marvin Center. splitthisrock.org.
Photo: Kelsey Hunter Ayres
BRIAN FALLON Brian Fallon and the Howling Weather are Lincoln Theater, 1215 U St. NW, on March 13, 8 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and seating is not assigned. Best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and main lyricist of The Gaslight Anthem, Brian Fallon combines the working class sensibilities of Springsteen and Tom Petty with the sounds of The Clash. His third album, Local Honey, is scheduled for release on March 27. $35. thelincolndc.com.
AGE OLD CITIES: A VIRTUAL JOURNEY FROM PALMYRA TO MOSUL Through Oct. 25, journey to three cities in the Middle East—Palmyra and Aleppo in Syria and Mosul in Iraq—in this virtual exhibition organized by the Arab World Institute, Paris, and created in collaboration with UNESCO. These cities, among the oldest uninterrupted human settlements in the world, have recently been devastated by war. To preserve these sites for future generations, Age Old Cities offers large-scale projections and digital reconstructions of iconic monuments and ancient structures rising from ruins to their former glory. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, 1050 Independence Ave. SW. asia.si.edu.
Photo: Arab World Institute, Paris/Iconem
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WHAT’S ON WASHINGTON
Irish punk band The Murder Capital
THE MURDER CAPITAL On the title track of their debut album, “For Everything:” The Irish punk band Murder Capital scream: “I am a blissless star, corroded through the core / The very many know I’m dodging holes / There’s nothing left in store, for I am a weightless diver, terrified and free / The possibility of symphony within my tragedy, seen.” The song combines heaviness, the bleakness and the rage with a surprising amount of tenderness. Their new record, “When I Have Fears,” has been called “a purple bruise on the hard knee of the so-called post-punk resurgence.” The Murder Capital is at the DC9 Club, 1940 Ninth St. NW, on Monday, March 16, 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 to $13. dc9.club.
Courtesy of the National Cherry Blossom Festival
SAKURA MATURI JAPANESE STREET FAIR The Sakura Maturi Japanese Street Fair is the largest one-day celebration of Japanese culture in the US. This year enjoy four stages of performances and demonstrations, cultural exhibitors, food vendors, cooking demos and a children’s corner. Held the same day as the Cherry Blossom Parade, April 4, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Pennsylvania Avenue between Third and Seventh Streets NW, it features 30 cumulative hours of programming and welcomes more than 80 cultural groups, arts vendors and food booths. Admission is $10; children 12 and under, free. nationalcherryblossomfestival.org.
Jules Coignet, View of Bozen with a Painter, 1837, oil on paper, mounted on canvas, National Gallery of Art, DC, Gift of Mrs. John Jay Ide in memory of Mr. and Mrs. William Henry Donner
ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL From March 12 to 22, DC hosts the largest environmental film festival in the world with more than 100 films. Collaborating with over 110 partners, including museums, embassies, universities and theaters, the Environmental Film Festival is the city’s leading green cultural event. The full schedule will be announced shortly. Many screenings are free. dceff.org.
ABOVE: In ADAPTATION: Kentucky, scientist and National Geographic Explorer Alizé Carrère travels to western Kentucky to meet Angie Yu, a Chinese American woman who is turning the Mississippi River’s invasive Asian carp problem into an environmental and economic triumph.
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TRUE TO NATURE: OPEN-AIR PAINTING IN EUROPE, 1780–1870 An integral part of art education in the late 18th and early 19th Centuries, painting en plein air was a core practice for avant-garde artists in Europe. Artists such as Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, John Constable, Simon Denis, and André Giroux— made sometimes arduous journeys to paint their landscapes in person at breathtaking sites, ranging from the Baltic coast and Swiss Alps to the streets of Paris and ruins of Rome. This exhibition of some 100 oil sketches made outdoors across Europe during that time includes several recently discovered works. True to Nature is at the National Gallery of Art through May 3. nga.gov.
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WHAT’S ON WASHINGTON
IN SERIES’ RIGOLETTO
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Verdi’s darkly unforgettable and tuneful opera comes to life as an immersive circus production. The horror and visceral drama of this immortal opera which remains as beloved and shocking today as it did at its premiere. Conductor Victoria Gau of Captial City Symphony leads a brilliant new orchestration for circus ensemble and a vibrant young cast in this new version of Verdi’s opera which promises to delight and overwhelm audiences who step right up to the GREATEST OPERASHOW ON EARTH. Rigoletto is on stage at The Atlas, 1333 H St. NE, from April 11 to 19. inseries.org.
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IRELAND AT THE WHARF On March 14, 1 to 6 p.m., celebrate the rich culture and tradition of the Emerald Isle with bagpipers, live music, Irish dancers and the Guinness beer garden on District Pier. Jig along to live music from Poor Man’s Gambit, 19th Street Band and festival headliner Scythian. New this year: enjoy special samplings from Roe & Co. Irish Whiskey and Bailey’s Irish Cream. Entrance to the festival is free; food and drinks sold on site. All ages are welcome; must be 21+ to consume alcohol. Sláinte! wharfdc.com.
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THE KRONOS QUARTET On March 13, 8 p.m., San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet with the Choral Arts Chamber Singers performs Sun Rings at GW’s Lisner Auditorium. On the heels of its second Grammy Award, the quartet travels not just beyond standard musical genres, but into outer space itself in the first-ever DC performance of Sun Rings. This ten-movement suite, composed by Terry Riley, was commissioned by NASA to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Voyager Planetary Mission launches. Sun Rings weaves together string quartet, choir and the sounds of space. $30 to $50. kronosquartet.org.
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AUGUST WILSON’S SEVEN GUITARS The 1940s Pittsburgh is the backdrop for August Wilson’s fifth cycle play and the second production in the August Wilson Festival. Seven lives are interconnected when old friend and blues singer Floyd Barton vows to turn his life around after a surprise windfall leaves him hopeful for a second chance. Infused with deep and soaring blues rhythms, this play pits the desire for a better future against the harsh realities ultimately leading to heartbreaking and inescapable circumstances. Seven Guitars is at Arena Stage from April 3 to May 3. arenastage.org.
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WHAT’S ON WASHINGTON
HOPFEST 2020
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DC UNITED SEASON OPENS DC United season begins on Feb. 29, 1 p.m., at Audi Field in SW in a match against the Colorado Rapids. Other home games this spring are March 7 vs. Inter Miami CF; April 3 vs. New York City FC; April 15 vs. Toronto FC; April 26 vs. New York Red Bulls; May 9 vs. Houston Dynamo; May 16 vs. Orlando City SC; and May 30 vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Ticket prices are $35, up. dcunited.com.
The DC brewing community invites hop-lovers to its sixth annual HopFest on March 14, 1 to 5 p.m. at DC Brau Brewing Company, 3178 Bladensburg Rd. NE. HopFest 2020 is the only DC beer festival by local brewers, for local brewers. Tickets for this 21+ event are $50 which includes a DC Brewers’ Guild tasting glass and unlimited pours. HopFest 2020 benefits the District of Columbia Brewers’ Guild, an 501(c)(6) organization that exists to unify the DC brewing community by honoring the city’s brewing heritage, fostering community development and pride, educating consumers, promoting shared business interests and encouraging sustainable growth. Jump quickly. Hopfest sells out. dcbg.org.
INHERIT THE WINDBAG In the summer of 1968, liberal Gore Vidal and conservative William F. Buckley met for a series of debates that rocked America and defined the genre of punditry. Now, for one evening only, Vidal and Buckley meet in the Dismal Beyond, also known as the Richard Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, CA, to reprise their infamous debate. What ensues is a battle for history itself, in a no-holds-barred sesquipedalian brawl and satirical battle of wits, assisted by an ever-revolving cast of characters from Aaron Burr to Ayn Rand. This world premier play is on stage at the Atlas from March 11 to 29. atlasarts.org.
John Lescault (left) and Paul Morella (right) Photo: Iwan Bagus Photo: Courtesy of the Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House
WOODLAWN NEEDLEWORK SHOW Woodlawn Mansion was the first family home of Eleanor “Nelly” Custis, George and Martha Washington’s granddaughter and one of America’s first “celebrity” craft people. The annual needlework show and sale honors this legacy as a premier showcase of the needle arts, promoting emerging needlework artists and raising the needed funds to preserve this historic site. Visit the show and sale daily in March, except Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A general admission ticket is $15; $6 for K through 12; and free for five and under. woodlawnpopeleighey.org.
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The cherry blossoms are back. Photo: Bruce Guthrie; Courtesy of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
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SAAM Cherry Blossom Celebration. March 21, 10:30 AM to 3 PM. Join SAAM and the National Cherry Blossom Festival for a celebration of Japanese culture. A taiko drumming performance kicks off the day, followed by Les The DJ spinning Japanese pop, funk, and boogie beats and the Koto Ensemble performing traditional Japanese dance. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F Streets, NW. americanart.si.edu.
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MUSIC Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington-GENDEROSITY. March 14 and 15. $25 to $65. Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. thelincolndc.com. Music at Sixth & I. March 17 and 18, An Evening with Josh Ritter; March 21, Veronica Swift; April 5, An Evening with Laura Marling. Sixth & I, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org. Groupmuse Concert House Parties. You can attend a concert for a $3 registration fee and a $10+ donation to the musician(s). Concerts are BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage) and welcome all ages. Read more and sign up to host or attend at Groupmuse.com. Concerts added continuously.
THEATER AND FILM The Wanderers at Theater J. Through March 15. Esther and Schmuli are Satmar Hasidic Jews embarking on an arranged marriage, despite barely knowing each other. Abe and Julia are high-profile celebrities embarking on a dangerously flirtatious correspondence, despite being married to other people. theaterj.org. Pass Over at Studio. Through April 12. Kitch and Moses seem stuck on their street corner, but it don’t matter. They joke, dream, and throw down about the promised land they’re heading to just as soon as they get up off the block—what they’ll eat, who they’ll see, whether today’s the day they’ll pass over. Studio Theatre. 1501 14th St. NW. studiotheatre.org. Womxn on Fire Festival at Keegan. March 9, Cabaret & Kick Off Party; March 10, 13 and 15, Ten Mini Plays; March 11 and 14, Solo Show; March 12, 14 and 15, Full Length Play. Every year Keegan Theatre’s Boiler Room Series produces the WOMXN on Fire Festival to celebrate the phenomenal talents of DMV womxn theatre makers. Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW, keegantheatre.com. The Realistic Joneses. March 12 to April 5. In the 2000 census, Jones was the fifth-most common last name, with 1,362,755 American Joneses. It is not surprising that critically acclaimed playwright Will Eno chose this name to baptize his four characters in The Realistic Joneses as his way of underscoring the shared challenges of how to love, live and forgive in the face of death. Spooky Action Theater, Universalist National Memorial Church, 1810 16th St. NW. spookyaction.org.
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Sam and Dede or my dinner with Andre the Giant. March 19 to April 12. One of the unlikeliest of friendships began when an aspiring writer, an Irish expatriate in France, gave a young man (whose remarkable size made him the object of derision) rides to school each day, discussing playwriting, pro wrestling, and where their lives would lead them. Washington Stage Guild, the Undercroft Theatre, 900 Massachusetts Ave. NW. stageguild.org.
ART Alexander von Humboldt and the United States: Art, Nature and Culture. March 20 to Aug. 16. This is the first exhibition to examine Humboldt’s impact on five spheres of American cultural development: the visual arts, sciences, literature, politics and exploration, between 1804 and 1903. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F Streets NW. americanart.si.edu. A Half Century of Fellowship: Wyeth Foundation for American Art Symposium. March 21, 1 to 5 PM. This symposium features discussions about the impact of SAAM’s program on American art history and examines future directions in scholarship through presentations by distinguished alumni and a series of PechaKucha-style fast-paced talks. Registration required. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F Streets NW. americanart.si.edu. Drawn to Figures: John Singer Sargent. March 25 and 28, 10 to 12:30 AM. These drawing workshops led by artist Jill Galloway take place in the exhibition “John Singer Sargent: Portraits in Charcoal.” $12; registration required. National Portrait Gallery, Eighth and F Streets NW. americanart.si.edu. Cherry Blossom Sunrise with SAAM + Daybreakers. March 27, 6 to 9 AM. Greet the dawn in the beautiful glass-enclosed Kogod Courtyard with yoga then dance with reckless abandon. Pink, floral, and sunrise attire encouraged. $25. Registration required. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F Streets NW. americanart.si.edu. Luce Unplugged Community ShowcaseThe OSYX & Cecily. March 27, 6 to 8 PM. Enjoy DC’s best local artists paired with local beers, while surrounded by beautiful artworks in the Luce Foundation Center. Free. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F Streets NW. americanart.si.edu.
Talks at Sixth & I. March 16, Hilary Mantel; March 31, Esther Safran Foer; April 2, Robert Reich; April 4, Colton Underwood. Sixth & I, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org.org.
Robert B. Reich talks about his book THE SYSTEM, WHO RIGGED IT, HOW WE FIX IT on April 2 at Sixth & I. Photo: Delaney Inamine
LECTURES, BOOK TALKS, SPOKEN WORD AND NETWORKING Nerds in NoMa: Futurescapes--Envisioning What’s Next. March 10, 6 to 8 PM. What could the next centuries hold for humanity? How different will the world look as technology advances and environmental change continues? The Presenter is Futurist Adam Zuckerman. Takes place in the lobby of 1200 First St. NE. nomabid.org. The New Art Examiner. March 18 (third Wednesday), 7:30 PM. The New Art Examiner presents an ongoing forum at DC Arts Center
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Simone Webster, Lauren Jordan, Nichole Hill, and Precious Jenkins of I Don’t Know Her. Photo: Jeff Salmore
Fourteenth Annual Fighting Improv Smackdown Tournament. March 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28 and 29; 7:30 and 9:30 PM. In WIT’s annual bracketed tournament, audiences get to vote for their favorite teams to advance. $15; $20 at door. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. witdc.org.
main gallery to help advance and support the artists of Washington DC and the surrounding area. All are welcome. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. dcartscenter.org. Profs and Pints presents Prohibition Myths Distilled. March 19, 6 PM. With Michael Lewis, sociology professor at Christopher Newport University and editor of Prohibition’s Greatest Myths. Cambria Hotel-Washington DC Convention Center, 899 O St. NW. Advance tickets at profspintsmoonshiners.brownpapertickets.com. Pantsuit Politics—Live. March 26, 7 PM. Pantsuit Politics is an award-winning and internationally recognized political podcast known for bringing nuance to tough conversations. $30. Sixth & I, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org. Who? Weekly Live Podcast. March 27, 8 PM. Podcast hosted by Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber. $25. The Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. thelincolndc.com.
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Talks at Sixth & I. March 16, Hilary Mantel; March 31, Esther Safran Foer; April 2, Robert Reich; April 4, Colton Underwood. Sixth & I, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org. Laugh Index Theatre. Every Wednesday, 8 PM, through May 13. Laugh Index Theatre is a one-stop shop for your comedy needs offering a variety of comedy shows and classes in stand-up, improv, sketch and storytelling. $16. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. dcartscenter.org. Wunder Garten Trivia Nights. Wednesdays, 7 PM. 1101 First St. NE. wundergartendc.com. National Portrait Gallery Conversation Circle. Every Friday, 10 AM to noon. Practice English and meet new people through discussions about American history, culture, and art. The Conversation Circle program leads participants on a chronological walk through history, with a new focus and different portraits each week. Meet in the G Street lobby. npg. si.edu. Salon Series at Hotel Monaco. Wednesdays, 5 to 7 PM. Meet up at Kimpton Hotel Monaco, 700 F St. NW, for historic photos, lively conversation, DC history trivia, and cocktails by Dirty Habit. dchistory.org. DC Profs and Pints. Multiple monthly, wide-ranging lectures by DC area college professors. No tuition or tests—just lectures you will love. $12 in advance; $15 at the door. profsandpints.com/washingtondc. Lunch Time Networking in Japanese. First and Third Friday of every month, noon to 1 PM, the Japan-America Society hosts a Networking Lunch for those who want to practice speaking Japanese. Bring your own lunch. Japan America Society, 1819 L St. NW. us.emb-japan. go.jp/jicc.
SPORTS AND FITNESS Yoga in Luce. March 11, April 29 and May 20; 6 to 7 PM. Bring your mat and relax with this yoga and art appreciation series. Participants are invited to reflect on an artwork in the Luce Foundation Center before unwinding with a one-hour vinyasa yoga session. $10. Registration required. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F Streets NW. americanart.si.edu. ◆
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#dineinshaw #drinkinshaw #shopinshaw #loveshaw When choosing great pizza, Riolo says, you have to first figure your “pizza personality,” or at a minimum, what you’re in the mood for. Today in the DC area there are as many styles of pizza as there are toppings, and some pizzerie actually identify themselves by the style they prefer – which makes the selection process easier. For example, if you know you like super-crunchy crust, then try Neo-Neapolitan. If you like traditional, go for Neapolitan, or if you prefer your pie filled with lots of toppings, then go for Chicago or Detroit. (Want to know the details behind the differences in style? Check out Riolo’s blog post on pizza styles at pizzauniversity.org. Until recently, says Riolo, DC was not known as a pizza-lover’s dream destination. “But that has changed thanks to many passionate consumers, restaurateurs, and the Marra Family.” The Marra family, originally from Naples, Italy, founded Marra Forni (marraforni.com) in Maryland. The leading US manufacturer of custom brick ovens, their ovens provide local pizza restaurants with the tools they need for success. In 2018, the Marra Family also opened The Pizza University and Culinary Arts Center to teach not only the art of pizza making, but also integral knowledge about the pizza-business to anyone looking to open a successful pizzeria. “Our mission is to offer the most comprehensive pizza-making and business operation information in the industry. Authentic, artisan pizza-making combines science, artistry, technique, knowledge, passion, operational skills, and a commitment to centuries-old traditions,” says Riolo. Nowadays the DMV boasts many restaurants with certified Pizzaioli as well as Marra Forni ovens, both of which ensure authenticity and quality. So, seated next to an expert, enjoying a hot, crisp-crusted slice of pizza I asked Riolo for her DMV favorites:
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LEFT: Stellina Pizzeria owners Antonio Matarazzo and Chef Matteo Venini serve it up Neo-Neopolitan during a celebration of Capri with pizza expert Chef Amy Riolo, Executive Chef Pasquale Rinaldo and Pizzaiolo Antonio Fusco. Photo: Nandor Nagy BELOW: Stellina serves up Neopolitan pizza and classic, crisp fried bites in their Union Market pizzeria.
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Using an oven imported from Napoli, Il Canale serves wood-fired pizza at their Georgetown restaurant. Photo: Roberto Farruggio
them with craft beer, this is the place for you.” (eatyourpizza.com, multiple locations in and around DC)
Stellina
Here you can enjoy NeoNeapolitan at its brightest and best in an atmosphere that takes you to modern Naples. It’s no accident that Stellina is on the Washingtonian’s 100 Very Best Restaurant list and was named a “Best New Restaurant” in 2019 by many. Chef Matteo Venini cranks out hundreds of classic and new pizza interpretations daily in his Marra Forni oven. And don’t miss the fried artichokes, cauliflower, and arancini! Riolo says, “If I had to pick a pizzeria to eat at daily, it would be Stellina, and I would be happy doing it!” (stellinapizzeria.com, 399 Morse St NE)
Il Canale
Owner Joe Farruggio, opened the restaurant in 2010 after decades of making pizza in New York. He has become a pillar of the Italian-American community in DC and many local charity events are hosted there. His traditional wood-fired pizzas are tried and true. If you happen to go there when the Italian team is playing in the World Cup (soccer), you might just find Riolo, and her Italian guests eating there. (ilcanale.com, 1065 31st Street, NW)
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Maggi’s Pizza – Damascus MD
Pizzeria Paradiso
I know many of you might be thinking “why would I go to Damascus, MD just for pizza, right?” Well, the answer is, to taste the U.S. Pizza Cup champion’s pizza, that’s why. The competition is organized by the US Pizza Team at the Pizza University and Culinary Arts Center. According to Riolo, “Competition at the Pizza Cup was stiff – and I was a judge.
The restaurant was founded in 1991 to “make the kind of pizza we longed for but couldn’t find in the DC area; the kind of pizza where the crust was the most important part.” To create that pizza, like Il Canale, they also start with a wood-burning oven. Riolo told me, “I have had the opportunity to collaborate with award-winning owner Ruth Gresser on several occasions. Her commitment to quality ingredients and making a difference in the community are exemplary. If you’re looking for creative toppings and global influences in your pies and are Maggi’s Pizzeria owner Patrick Maggi serves up his US Pizza cup award-winning Maryland Margherita. Photo: Nick Bogatz interested in pairing
What made Patrick Maggi’s pizza shine was his usage of locally grown-as in, his garden--tomatoes and locally produced mozzarella to create The Maryland Margherita.” Maggi’s Pizza’s combination of truly local ingredients with Italian inspiration makes for a unique pizza that locals can be proud to call their own. Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg with 2 Amy’s Menomale, Declaration, All Purpose, and many other pizzerias earning my love as the list of praise-worthy pizza restaurants in the DMV continues to grow! Jonathan Bardzik is a Washington, DC-based storyteller, cook and author. Jonathan got his start offering weekly, live cooking demos at Eastern Market and can be found today at more than 10 markets in the DC area. He has written three cook books and his new television series, Jonathan’s Kitchen, will be available this spring on Amazon Prime Video and HereTV. For more information follow Jonathan on Instagram @JonathanBardzik and visit JonathanBardzik.com. u
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1301 U St NW
Passport
11th & U Streets, NW
Beau Thai
1550 7th St. NW
Paul Laurence Dunbar Sr. Apts U & 15th Street NW
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1213 U ST NW
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Big Bad Woof
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1200 First St. NE
Bloomingdale Wine & Spirits
1836 First St. NW
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901 Rhode Island Ave, NW
Bread for the City
1525 7th Street NW
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Planet Pet
1738 14th St NW
Bus Boys & Poets
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5015 Connecticut Ave, NW
Calabash
1847 7th St. NW
Rahama African Restaurant
1924 9th Street, NW
Cambria Hotel
899 O St. NW
Reeves Center
2000 14th ST NW
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1404 North Capitol NW
Reeves Center Street Box
14th & U Street, NW
Capitol Food Market
1634 North Capitol St.
Reformation Fitness
1302 9th St NW #1
CCN Office
224 7th ST SE
Right & Proper Brew
624 T St. NW
Chaplin
1501 9th Street, NW
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1306 U Street NW
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475 H ST NW
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606 Florida Avenue, NW
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1432 U ST NW
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490 L St. NW
City Paws Hospital
1823 14th St NW
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1747 Columbia RD NW
Coldwell Banker
1606 17th ST NW
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1701 Corcoran ST NW
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1443 P St NW
Sbarro
1101 7th St. NW
Compass Coffee
1535 7th St. NW
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1822 North Capitol St. NW
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2129 14th ST NW
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1713 7th St. NW
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3031 14th ST NW
Shaw Library
945 Rhode Island AVE NW
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1000 U ST NW
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875 N Street, NW, Suite 201
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1418 P ST NW
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1800 7th St NW
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1637 P Street, NW
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8th & R NW
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400 Massachusettes AVE NW
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7th & S NW
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1900 7th ST NW
Showtime Lounge
113 Rhode Island Ave. NW
Dodge City
917 U Street, NW
Simon Vintage
1911 9th Street, NW
Dove House
1905 9th Street, NW
Skynear Design Gallery
1800 Wyoming Avenue, NW
Drafting Table
1529 14th ST NW
SMASH Records
2314 18th Street, NW
Dunkin Donuts
1739 New Jersey Ave NW
Solid Core
1821 7th Street, NW
Emmaus Services for Aging
1426 9th ST NW
Starbucks
1425 P St NW
First Cup Coffee
900 M ST NW
Starbucks
2225 Georgia AVE NW
Flash
645 Florida Avenue, NW
Starbucks
1301 Connecticut Ave, NW
Foster House Apartments
801 Rhode Island Ave, NW
Studio Theatre Street Box
14th & P Street, NW
Giant
1345 Park RD NW
Sunset Spirits
1627 First St. NW
Giant
1050 Brentwood RD NE
T Street Market
80 T St. NW
Giant at O Street Market
1400 7th St NW
The Coffee Bar
1201 S St NW
GMCHC Family Life Center
605 Rhode Island Avenue NE
Third District MPD
1620 V ST NW
Grassroots Gourmet, LLC
104 Rhode Island Ave NW
Trilogy NoMa
151 Q Street, NE
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1919 9th st
Tryst
2459 18th ST NW
Harris Teeter
1631 Kalorama RD NW
Tynan Coffee
1275 First St. SE
Harris Teeter
1201 First St, NE
U Street Cafe
1301 U ST NW
Home Rule
1807 14th Street, NW
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11th & U Streets, NW
Howard Founders Library
500 Howard Place, NW
U Street Wine & Beer
1351 U St NW
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2225 Georgia Avenue, NW
Universal Gear
1919 14th Street, NW
Java House
1645 Q ST NW
Unleashed
1550 7th St. NW
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602 Florida Avenue, NW
Uprising Muffin Company
1817 7th St NW
Kennedy Recreation Center
1401 7th ST NW
Velvet Lounge
915 U Street, NW
Lettie Gooch
1517 U Street, NW
Vida
1612 U St NW
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1730 7th Street, NW
Walgreens
1325 14th ST NW
Logan Hardware
1734 14th St NW
Wanda’s
1851 7th Street, NW
Lost & Found
1240 9th St. NW
Whole Foods Yellow Box
1440 P Street NW
Marriott Hotel
901 Massachusetts Ave NW
Why Not Boutique
1348 U Street, NW
MLK Library
901 G ST NW
Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania AVE NW
Modern Liquors
1200 9th ST NW
Windows Cafe
101 Rhode Island AVE NW
Mount Vernon Sq. Metro
7th & M ST NW
Wydown Coffee Bar
1924 14th St NW
Nelly’s
900 U St NW
Yes Organic Market
2123 14th St NW
Nest DC
87 Florida Ave. NW
YMCA
1711 Rhode Island Ave, NW
Northwest One Library
155 L ST NW
Yoga District
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Depeche Art by Phil Hutinet
East City Art’s Mid-City Gallery Exhibitions and News
Lavely Miller-Kershman, “Orange.” Acrylic on paper on wood, 80 x 80 inches. Image: Foundry Gallery
Foundry Gallery
Lavely Miller-Kershman returns to Foundry Gallery in March with a second solo exhibition. As in her 2018 gallery debut, Miller-Kershman focuses on portraits of girls and young women, whom she describes as “young, vulnerable, stoic – and dangerous.” The paintings, some as large as 80 x 80 inches, use the 17th-century Dutch painting technique known as glazing to create layers of paint from which a still life or portrait subject appears to glow against a black background. Unlike her Dutch predecessors, who used oil paint on wood panel, Miller-Kershman uses acrylic media, painted directly onto paper then placed on a canvas or wood. In 2018, Miller-Kershman’s untitled exhibition left much to the
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viewer’s imagination as the artist offered few clues about her subjects. In this series, the artist divulges that her works are “indirectly, self-portraiture” derived from a “subconscious narrative.” Her subjects appear aloof and disillusioned, gazing from the picture plane with both sadness and disappointment, as though the viewer were somehow responsible for their plight.
which they meet, known in academic circles as intersectionality. The work itself is a series of autobiographical portraits where the artist invites the viewer to share in her worries of an uncertain future from the perspective of a millennial woman of color. Aesthetic standards are explored and disrupted while themes affecting the black community, such as mass incarceration, play a role in the artist’s work. Curtis Miller, a native of Texas who relocated to Baltimore to attend Maryland Institute College of Art’s Hoffberger School of Painting, paints in a style very similar to other graduates of the program. His paintings, while abstract, incorporate stylized elements of actual objects or landscapes. Vibrant, bright and cartoonlike, Miller’s new series at Hamiltonian is a new direction for the artist as he explores “mood [and] departs from
Hamiltonian Gallery
In “A Brown Millennial,” Akea Brionne Brown has created a series a works revolving around her generational, gendered and racial identity and the points at
Steve Alderton,“Untitled #13.” Image: Touchstone Gallery
Akea Brionne Brown,“All American Boys.” Archival Inkjet print, 24 x 36 inches (unframed). Image: Hamiltonian Gallery
a contained practice into something darker yet playful, unknown, but occasionally recognizable.” He has exhibited widely in Texas and the WashingtonBaltimore region.
Touchstone Gallery
In “Transitional Spaces,” Dana Brotman examines “liminal space,” a transformative period of time between that which just happened and that which is about to happen. Her figurative work, mostly portraiture, examines the passage of time and the blurring between the present and the past, with the latter being maintained in the moment
Dana Brotman,“Camille.” Image: Touchstone Gallery
Gallery Neptune & Brown 1530 14th St. NW 202-986-1200 | www.neptunefineart.com Hours: Wed. to Sat., 12-7 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m. Through March 14 Oleg Kudryashov, “Poetry on Paper” Foundry Gallery 2118 Eighth St. NW 202-232-0203 | www.foundrygallery.org Hours: Wed. to Sun., 1-7 p.m. Through March 29 Lavely Miller-Kershman, “Paints Lavely Miller-Kershman”
through dreams and memories. Brotman will show works concurrently with those of her close friend and fellow painter Steve Alderton, who passed away in the summer of 2019. Brotman explains, in finishing work for this new series, that she “had to paint alongside someone who was both not there and there at the same time.” The artist incorporated the use of some of Alderton’s tubes of purple paint to allow this process to unfold. In “Marrakech Portraits,” Steve Alderton finished several works before his death. As a result of his sudden and unexpected passing, none of his paintings is named. After a trip to Morocco taken the prior year, Alderton created portraits inspired both by the cubist’s form and the impressionist’s palette. In “Untitled #13,” the artist uses gray to offset earth-tone hues of a bearded young man. In contrast, in “Untitled #7,” Alderton uses periwinkles and violets to paint the portrait of a figure who appears to be a boy. The right face of each subject is covered by a foreboding dark shadow. Both portraits, while similar in composition, contrast in color and examine figures from the same perspective though at different stages in life. Phil Hutinet is the publisher of East City Art, DC’s alternative art source. For more information visit www.eastcityart.com. u
Hamiltonian Gallery 1353 U St. NW 202-332-1116 | www.hamiltoniangallery.com Hours: Tues. to Sat., 12-6 p.m. Through March 21 Akea Brionne Brown, “A Brown Millennial” Curtis Miller, “A new series of paintings” Hemphill Fine Arts 434 K St. NW (NEW address) 202-234-5601 | www.hemphillfinearts.com Hours: Tues. to Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The inaugural exhibition in the new space will take place sometime in March. IDB Staff Association Art Gallery 1300 New York Ave. NW Entrance on 13th Street 202-623-3635 | www.idbstaffassociationartgallery.org Hours: Mon. to Sat., 1-7 p.m. Exhibition schedule TBD Long View Gallery 1234 Ninth St. NW 202-232-4788 | www.longviewgallerydc.com Hours: Wed. to Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Through March 22 Matt Neuman 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 March 29 Steve Alderton, “Marrakech Portraits” Dana Brotman, “Transitional Spaces”
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BULLETIN BOARD
Hamilton Tickets On-Sale in March
Hamilton returns! Photo: Joan Marcus
The Kennedy Center has announced that single tickets for the Washington, DC return engagement of Hamilton will go on sale to the public on Monday, March 9 at 10 a.m., online at kennedycenter.org, in person at the Kennedy Center box office, or by calling 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324. Tickets will be available for performances June 16 to Sept. 20. There will be forty $10 orchestra seats offered for all performances. Details will be announced closer to the engagement. Hamilton is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary. Featuring a score that blends hip hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton is the story of America then, as told by America now.
DDOT Plans 14th St. NW Bus Lane Project
DDOT has announced a year-long demonstration project of bus lanes on 14th Street NW in Columbia Heights designed to improve bus performance as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety. The project, set to begin this summer, will be installed on 14th NW Street between Euclid and Newton Streets NW. It will include shared bus and bike lanes designated by red painted curb lanes and flex posts. DDOT expects the bus lanes to improve the performance of the DC Circulator’s Woodley Park to Adams Morgan-McPherson Square Metro route and Metrobus 52, 54 and 59 lines, which move over 15,500 people every day through the corridor. The Notice of Intent has been issued and written comments must be filed by Thursday, April 2, with DDOT’s Transit Delivery Division, 55 M St. SE, Washington, DC 20003. For information about the NOI’s status, visit ddot.dc.gov/page/ bus-priority.
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Free Tax Help at Shaw Library
Through April 15, meet with a qualified AARP tax aide to help answer your tax questions and prepare your 2019 income tax filing at Shaw Library on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information and to find other sites offering tax assistance, visit dclibrary.org/incometax. Stead Park Recreation Center Project Stead Park at 1625 P St. NW, scheduled to begin in summer of 2020 and end in fall 2021, will consist of modernization of the existing recreation facility with an addition and to bring it up to ADA standards. Read more at dgs.dc.gov.
join the Office of the State Superintendent of Education for the Sixth Annual Adult College Completion Fair. Have conversations with representatives from local universities and colleges that offer adult friendly credentials and associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs. Receive scholarship and resource information; adult friendly online education options; degree audits with local college or university representatives; workshops on financial aid; application fee waivers from participating colleges and universities; and on-site admissions for eligible prospective students. Register at eventbrite.com/e/ossessixth-annual-adult-college-completion-fair-tickets-89134320151.
Adult College Completion Fair
Free St. Patrick’s Day Lyft Rides Offered
Are you 18 years of age or older and interested in going to college? Did you start college but were unable to finish? If that’s you, on Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at One Judiciary Square, 441 Fourth St. NW,
Preparing to combat that time of year when, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, well over a third of all US traffic deaths involve drunk drivers, free St. Patrick’s Day Lyft rides will be offered
to deter impaired driving throughout the Washington-metropolitan area beginning Tuesday, March 17. Offered by the Washington Regional Alcohol Program, the St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide program will be in operation from 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day) until 4 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, as a way to keep local roads safe from impaired drivers. During this time, area residents age 21 and older celebrating with alcohol may download Lyft to their phones, then enter a SoberRide code in the app’s “Promo” section to receive their no cost (up to $15) safe transportation home. WRAP’s St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide promo code will be posted at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17 on SoberRide.com.
Annual Abraham Lincoln Symposium Date Announced
The Abraham Lincoln Institute and Ford’s Theatre Society present a free full-day symposium focused on the
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life, career and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln, Saturday, March 21, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Ford’s Theatre, 511 Tenth St. NW. This event is free and open to the public. Day-of tickets will be available on March 21, 2020, on a first-come basis. Noted authors and historians will discuss aspects of our 16th president’s youth, popular memory and legacy, Civil War-era newspapers, the stigma of insanity that followed Mary Lincoln, and more. Each discussion concludes with audience questions. Authors will sign books in the Ford’s Theatre lobby following their presentations. Books will be available for sale at the Ford’s Theatre Gift Shop. fords.org.
Grant Panelists Wanted
Theater J Announces 30th Anniversary Season
Theater J has announced their 30th anniversary season of five plays and two musicals. The season kicks off with a one-week return engagement of The Kinsey Sicks in Electile Dysfunction, updated for the 2020 election season. Next is Arthur Miller’s Incident at Vichy, directed by Joe Calarco, who reimagines Miller’s Holocaust masterpiece with a cast of only eight actors. During the holiday season, Theater J offers the heart-warming Tuesdays with Morrie, based on Mitch Albom’s best-selling memoir. 2021 starts with the DC debut of the edgy klezmer musical Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story. The fifth show is Nathan the Wise, produced in association with Folger Theatre. Michael Bloom’s new adaptation of the Gotthold Lessing’s 18th-century play invokes a 12th-century Jerusalem with incredible resonances for 2020 America. Spring 2021 sees the second full production of Theater J’s Yiddish Theater Lab, the world premiere of The Red Beads by Rinne Groff, directed by Johanna Gruenhut. Groff ’s Compulsion or the House Behind is included in Theater J’s 19/20 season. The Red Beads is a beautiful fable of love, inspired by the Yiddish classic The Singer of His Sorrows. The season closes with Anna Deavere Smith’s Fires in the Mirror. Subscription packages are on sale now. Single tickets go on sale July 15. theaterj.org.
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities relies on volunteer citizen panelists to evaluate and rate grant applications at various times throughout the year. Panelists review applications, provide comments, and score applications in order to advise on proposals submitted to the agency’s various grant programs. Selected panelists will demonstrate expertise through involvement in one or more sectors of the creative economy in the District. Individuals with arts and humanities backgrounds make the strongest candidates. CAH supports panel diversity in all forms: age, race, gender, disabilities, sexual orientation, artistic discipline, location, etc. CAH grant programs will be paneled during the spring, summer and fall of 2020. Apply at dcarts.dc.gov/page/begrant-panelist.
Politics & Art: District of Creativity Call for Musicians
Politics & Art, June 10, 5:30 to 8 p.m., at the Wilson Building, is a celebration of DC’s vibrant arts community with performances by singers, vocal ensembles, bands, and spoken word artists. Artists who live in the District are invited to apply. This is a showcase format, with multiple locations that will be activated within the Wilson Building. Each act will perform a set of 15 minutes. This call is open to artists of all ages residing in Washington, DC (or, in the case of an ensemble, where a majority of the
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Improved E-bikes Return to Capital Bikeshare this Spring
Ben Caplan in Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story. Photo: Fadi Acra
artists reside in Washington, DC), in the following categories: Vocal Performance with Accompanist; Vocal Performance A Cappella; Spoken Word and Vocal Percussion. Deadline is March 13. washingtonperformingarts.submittable.com.
Small Business Program Podcast: So You Want to Hire Employees
Join David Broderdorf, Senior Associate, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, and Christine Kulumani, Staff Attorney, DC Bar Pro Bono Center, as they discuss the significant step of hiring an employee. Learn about the differences between independent contractors and employees, hiring your first employees, and the major obligations and costs associated with having employees. Listen to the podcast at https://www.lawhelp.org/dc/resource/podcastso-you-want-to-hire-employees.
DDOT and its six partner jurisdictions announced that e-bikes will return to the Capital Bikeshare system this spring with a new mobile app experience that will include a hybrid locking technology. The 1,500 e-bikes will be added to the existing Capital Bikeshare fleet in a phased roll out throughout the spring. The new e-bikes developed by Lyft will be equipped with a hybrid locking technology, allowing riders to either lock the bikes to one of the District’s 5,000 bike racks for a $1 out-of-station fee per trip; or dock at a Capital Bikeshare station. Capital Bikeshare users, including members, will be charged $1 e-bike fee per trip, in addition to the normal trip fees. These fees will not apply to members in the Community Partners Program, which is Capital Bikeshare’s equity program; or customers riding classic Capital Bikeshare bikes. ddot.dc.gov.
DPW Announces Next Phase of Bike Lane Enforcement
The DC Department of Public Works has announced that the agency will issue $150 tickets to any motorist improperly standing, stopping or parking in a bike lane. DPW has increased its bike lane enforcement program by mobilizing 26 new Parking Enforcement Officers and giving the entire PEO team—now nearly 300 strong—the ability to photograph vehicles blocking bike lanes. Violators will receive a $150 printed ticket at the scene, or a photo ticket in the mail along with an image showing the bike lane violation. Tickets can be appealed through the normal adjudication process with the Department of Motor Vehicles.
DC Roller Girls Open House
Feeling inspired to try out roller derby? Attend an open house at the DC Rollergirls Warehouse, 5706 Lafayette Pl., Hyattsville, MD, on Sunday, April 5 starting at 2 p.m. to find out what it takes to become a roller derby skater. Their trainers will be on hand to answer questions, talk about the training schedule, and outline the costs in-
volved and the gear you’ll need to hit the track. In addition to skaters, they’re also looking for recruits to join their crew of referees and nonskating officials, as well as volunteers to help with upcoming games. dcrollergirls.com.
RFK Stadium: From the Past to the Future
On Friday, March 27, at 7 p.m., the winner of the 2020 Dick Wolf Prize, Nicholas Malin, will present a lecture, “RFK Stadium: From the Past to the Future,” at Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. Nick’s lecture will provide a layman’s explanation of historic preservation and what that means if the stadium is transferred to the District of Columbia. His lecture will focus on the historic context of sports stadiums, with emphasis on the unique history of RFK, and how that might inform us about the future of RFK Stadium in terms of its eligibility for historic preservation and future uses. Nick is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and the University of Michigan, and currently serves as an attorney for the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development. During law school, Nick took great interest in real property law, land use law, environmental law, and historic preservation law. Nick hopes that his legal career will continue to be defined by his commitment to public service. The talk will be preceded by a brief membership meeting and followed by a champagne reception. The event is free and the public is encouraged to attend. The Dick Wolf Memorial Lecture is an annual event to showcase excellence in research and writing on urban planning and historic preservation in the District of Columbia by a student or intern. The winner delivers a presentation and receives a $1,000 u prize. chrs.org.u
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Shaw Streets by Pleasant Mann
History-Maker Walter Fauntroy’s Life and Work Explored
rica to end its apartheid policies. Members of the audience asked the Fauntroys questions about their experiences. Fauntroy indicated that he still had work to do in the community, saying that “my wine presses will have new wine, and you all will be drinking the wine soon.”
Shaw Main Streets and New Bethel Baptist Church celebrated Black History Month by presenting a first draft of history on Saturday, Feb. 22. “Walter Fauntroy: Eyewitness to History” drew a crowd of over a hundred to the church to listen as Fauntroy, who served as the personal representative of Martin Luther On the evening of Feb. King Jr., vice chair of 6, affordable housing dethe DC Council and the veloper Manna Inc. held first member of Congress a celebration of the cenrepresenting the District tenary of the Whitelaw of Columbia, reminisced Hotel, a landmark in the about his life and work. development of the AfriNew Bethel pastor can American communiWhitelaw Centennial Event panelist Alexander Padro with 97-year-old former Whitelaw Hotel owner Talley Holmes Jr. Photo: Pleasant Mann Reverend Dexter Nutall ty in the District. A panel, and Shaw Main Streets moderated by Washingand played a major role in planning Fauntroy offered anecdotes from Executive Director Alton Post columnist Courtland Milthe 1963 March on Washington for his 20-year stint as the District’s man exander Padro prompted the Reverloy, outlined the importance of the Jobs and Freedom. He also organized in Congress. When he was on the end Fauntroy and his wife Dorothy Whitelaw to African Americans. the Shaw neighborhood through the House Banking Committee, he met with questions about historic phoWhen the Whitelaw was built Model Inner City Community Orwith the prime minister of the thentos projected on screens throughout by John Whitelaw Lewis, it was ganization to steer efforts to revitalize apartheid regime in South Africa. the sanctuary. Fauntroy recalled how the first hotel that Washington the community. When Shaw burned At the meeting, Fauntroy expressed members sold dinners to raise funds blacks could patronize. Lewis, who during the riots, after the assassination his intent to block a South African for his college education. At Virginia also founded the Industrial Saving of Dr. King, Fauntroy got a call from loan request from the International Union, Fauntroy met his wife and Bank, created a handsome building, Senator Robert Kennedy, who said his Monetary Fund due to the nation’s had his first encounter with Martin including elaborate stained-glass heart was broken. Fauntroy offered to racist policies. The prime minister Luther King Jr. After earning a theowindows in the ballroom, with a host the senator at New Bethel the ended the meeting with a racial slur. logical degree from the Yale School white-cloth restaurant downstairs next Sunday, and, after the service, the Fauntroy, who shared a birthday with of Divinity, Fauntroy assumed the that became an important meeting two walked through Shaw to survey President Ronald Reagan, would see mantle of pastor of New Bethel venue for black fraternities, associathe riot damage. When Shaw had to the president during their annual Church while still in his 20s. tions and entertainers. be rebuilt, Fauntroy identified seven physicals at the National Institutes Beyond his pastoral duties, FaunAs the years went on, the buildblack architects to manage the conof Health. This allowed him to lobby troy threw himself into social activing fell into disrepair until Manna struction of new housing, including for establishing Martin Luther King ism. He became head of the Washsought to rehabilitate it into affordthe Foster House apartments sponJr.’s birthday as a national holiday and ington bureau of Dr. King’s Southern able apartment units in the 1990s. sored by New Bethel. stressing the need to press South AfChristian Leadership Conference
Whitelaw Hotel Celebrates 100 Years
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Reverend Walter and Dorothy Fauntroy respond to questions about historic moments from New Bethel Pastor Dexter Nutall and Shaw Main Streets’ Alexander Padro. Photo: Pleasant Mann
Manna Founder and CEO Reverend Jim Dickerson noted that he went to 30 banks for financing, with limited success. Eventually the project obtained funds from seven separate sources, including help from Mayor Marion Barry. Shaw architect Ronnie McGee led the renovations, finding that most of the stained glass, created by black craftsmen, was still intact offsite. The restoration of the Whitelaw Hotel has been credited with inspiring the restoration of other landmarks in Shaw including the Dunbar and Howard theaters. Members of the Lewis family were in attendance at the celebration. Also present was 97-year-old Talley Holmes Jr., whose father bought the Whitelaw when it went into receivership in the 1940s. Holmes served as a manager at the hotel after his father bought it.
Shaw Restaurants Still Hot, Getting Hotter
In an era of notable restaurants closing citywide, Shaw has seen a spurt of new openings and a sustained reputation as a dining destination. To start, Green Almond Pantry owner Cagla Onal-Urel has been nominated for an award by the prestigious James Beard Foundation in the category of Best Chef Mid Atlantic. This recognition is being given to an establishment less than a year and a half old that is only able to demonstrate the chef ’s skills at lunch and through her high-end takeout dinners. A lot of the restaurant openings in Shaw involve pizza. Emmy Squared (1924 Eighth St. NW ), at the Shay, specializes in Detroit-style square-shaped pizza, while Echo
Park Beer Garden and Fireplace Bar (2014 Ninth St. NW ) will serve Tyson Corners’ Andy’s Pizza until late at night. Lulu’s Wine Garden (1940 11th St. NW), a wine bar run by the team from LeDroit Park’s Royal, has opened. Besides offering an array of wines and complementary dishes, Lulu’s will have patios at the front and the back for outdoor customers.
Shaw Main Streets to Hold Annual Meeting March 24
Shaw Main Streets will hold its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 24, at 7 p.m., at the Marriott Marquis Washington DC Hotel, 901 Massachusetts Ave. NW. This annual event gives the community an overview of the organization’s work dur-
ing the previous year in promoting businesses along Shaw’s commercial corridors. There will also be remarks from city officials, a release of the organization’s 2019 annual report and election of Shaw Main Streets board members. The formal part of the meeting will close with the announcement of the winners of the awards for Best New Shaw Business of 2019, as voted by the public. (See Shaw Main Streets ad in this issue for details on voting for your choice among the 23 new businesses that opened last year.) A reception with free food and beverages concludes the event, sponsored by the Marriott Marquis Washington DC Hotel and Shaw Main Streets. Admission is free, and no tickets or reservations are required. u
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NEIGHBORHOOD
The Numbers
The DC Budget Is Coming! What Can You Expect? How Can You Get Involved?
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he budget is where political rhetoric meets reality. DC’s elected leaders know that residents care about schools, housing, healthcare, jobs and more. But they also know there’s never enough money for everything. Budget decisions affect all of us. The budget also is the main tool for addressing DC’s economic and racial inequities and creating opportunity for all residents to benefit from our city’s growth. The need is urgent. Despite a booming economy, poverty in DC is no lower than a decade ago, the median Black household income hasn’t budged, and skyrocketing housing costs are resulting in the growing presence of tents as homes of last resort. It may be early in 2020, but the budget debate for fiscal 2021 is underway. Mayor Bowser just finished four budget engagement forums, and her proposed budget goes to the DC Council on March 19. But it’s not too late for you to get involved. In fact, the timing is perfect. The good news is that DC’s finances are incredibly strong, with a $500 million surplus last year that filled our reserves with millions left over. At the same time, the needs of our prosperous-but-gentrifying city are great, as residents told the mayor at her budget forums. This column walks through key features of DC’s budget conditions and the budget process, with tips for getting involved. For a deeper dive, see DCFPI’s A Resident’s Guide to the DC Budget.
DC’s Surplus: What Does it Mean?
The recent news of DC’s hefty $500 million budget surplus in 2019 marks an important moment in DC’s finances. The surplus allowed DC to fill its reserve requirements—after nearly a decade of working toward it—and still left $324 million to fund affordable housing and other projects. This means that 100 percent of future surpluses will be available to be spent, rather than saved. This will provide hundreds of millions of dollars for badly needed affordable housing construction. Under legislation passed in recent years, half of each year’s budget surplus, once reserves are full, goes to
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by Ed Lazere DC’s Housing Production Trust Fund for development of affordable housing. The 2019 surplus generated $162 million for the HPTF. When added to the roughly $70 million in taxes dedicated to the Trust Fund under current law, it will double DC’s investment and help develop 1,500 new affordable homes. Under current rules, the other half of annual surpluses goes to fund DC government capital projects, like schools and fire stations. Now that this opportunity is here, it’s worth broadening the list of possible ways to use these funds. Our annual surplus could serve other urgent purposes, such as repairing public housing, protecting legacy small businesses being priced out by gentrification, or helping DC residents become first-time homebuyers.
How You Can Get Involved
There are still many opportunities to let the Mayor and Council know what you want in the budget. • DC Council Budget Hearings: Once the mayor’s budget comes out, the Council holds a round of hearings to get resident input on the Mayor’s budget, especially where it falls short. • Connect with the Mayor and Council on Your Own: All residents should feel free to send a letter or email to the mayor, to their Ward Council members, or to the five at-large councilmembers. There is no guarantee that you’ll get what you ask for, but for sure you won’t get much without asking.
Some Key Budget Issues
With the budget around the corner, here’s some of the buzz in budget advocacy circles. Schools: The past year was a tragedy for school budgets. Funding per student increased, but less than the increase in key costs—including average teacher compensation. Beyond that, DCPS diverted funds intended for “at-risk” students and many schools in Wards 7 and 8 faced steep cuts. This year, Mayor Bowser is taking some steps to avoid that, with a historically high 4% increase in per-student funding. However, she hasn’t proposed any increase in funding intended for students who are low-income
or otherwise at-risk, which is key to closing the opportunity gap in DCPS. Many advocates also are pushing for more mental health professionals in schools, to address the very high rate of trauma experienced by students in lowincome communities and families. Early Education: There is little that is more important than investments in the healthy development of babies. The District payments in the childcare subsidy program are below the level needed to provide high-quality care, leaving many providers struggling to even keep their doors open. This has led to limited access to childcare in DC’s lowest-income communities. In 2018, the District passed legislation to address these issues—the Birth to Three for All in DC Act—with advocacy led by the Birth to Three Policy Alliance of which DCFPI is a part. The legislation provides a great roadmap but remains only partially funded and implemented. Housing: The surplus money going to the Housing Production Trust Fund will make a huge difference in DC’s affordable housing landscape. But for a variety of reasons, the Trust Fund alone has not reached the lowest-income households, like seniors living solely on social security or a full-time minimum wage worker. To get there, DC needs to layer on additional support through the Local Rent Supplement Program—at least $24 million next year. Homeless Services: Substantial support for homeless services by Mayor Bowser has not been enough to keep up with the gentrification forces that are pushing more people into homelessness. The mayor just announced a new plan to end homelessness, and to get on that path she will need to provide money to house 1,800 individuals and families. These offer just a sample of the key issues the mayor and Council will tackle this spring. Before it’s too late, you should let them know what else you want to see in the budget this year. Ed Lazere is the Executive Director of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (www.dcfpi.org). DCFPI promotes budget and policy solutions to reduce poverty and inequality in the District of Columbia and increase opportunities for residents to build a better future. u
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dvisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6E held its monthly meeting for February at the Watha T. Daniel/ Shaw Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW, on Tuesday evening, Feb. 4. Chair Rachelle Nigro (6E04) called the meeting to order with Alexander Padro (6E01), Michael Brown (6E02, secretary), Frank Wiggins (6E03, vice chair), Alvin Judd (6E06) and Kevin Rodgers (6E07) in attendance. There was a quorum to conduct official business. Alex Marriott (6E05, treasurer) arrived later.
Police Service Area (PSA) Reports
Sergeant Bernard of the First District said that the level of crime reported for the month was similar to the level of a year ago. There was an increase in property crimes, largely thefts from autos. Captain Kim from the Third District thought that the incidence of crime was going in the right direction in PSAs 307 and 308. The police made arrests at Eighth and O streets for drugs but were still trying to get a handle on thefts from autos.
PEPCO Mount Vernon Substation Update
Travoris Culpepper gave an update from PEPCO on the Mount Vernon substation under construction at First and K streets NW. PEPCO is building a 10-mile-long transmission line as part of its effort to upgrade its infrastructure. Construction of the Mount Vernon substation will start at the end of 2020 and take two and a half years to complete. An ombudsman will address issues with the community during construction.
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Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Committee
Eric Heidenberger, co-owner of two establishments, Shaw’s Tavern (520 Florida Ave. NW ) and Silo (919 Fifth St. NW ), now known by the trade name Communal Restaurant, asked for support to add sports wagering. Luis Rendone of the DC Office of Lottery and Gaming attended to explain how sports wagering will work in the District. The DC Council passed a law in December 2018 legalizing sports wagering. Small businesses with a license can either set up a gaming kiosk or have betting done through a phone app. Payouts for winners can be handled by the establishment or a third-party gaming operation. Right now, there have been no completed applications for sporting licenses from restaurants or businesses in the District. The application for Shaw’s Tavern and Silo requests wagering on an app with gambling payouts done by a third party. The venues are joining a group of District establishments that want to form a pool of clients large enough to attract a major wagering operator. Customers are already placing bets in the bars, but on off-shore websites. Having a DC sports license would be a source of revenue. The commissioners asked if there is a requirement for a trained manager to handle gambling in the establishment, similar to the requirement for an ABC manager. The response was that a certified manager will be on duty to enforce gaming regulations. The commissioners also asked, if ABRA does not approve an establishment with an alcohol license to get a sporting
license, can it still apply for one? The answer was no. The commissioners approved the request for gaming license endorsements at Shaw’s Tavern and Silo (Communal Restaurant) by a vote of 5-2.
Zoning and Planning Committee
Myla Moss introduced a request to give Wiltberger Street, which is one block long, the ceremonial name of Cecelia’s Way. This would not change the street’s official name. The designation is to commemorate Cecelia Scott, a restaurateur and philanthropist who owned Cecelia’s Restaurant on the street. Cecelia’s was a renowned nightspot for decades, catering to entertainers from the Howard Theater across the street and other denizens of the night. Moss had worked with Commissioners Padro and Brown, as well as Councilmembers Nadeau and Allen, to develop this ceremonial designation. A petition for residents of the street also supported the designation. One question was who was Wiltberger? The answer was that he was a prominent property owner in the 19th century, and that the street name dates back to President Cleveland’s administration. The motion passed unanimously. The hope is to have the DC Council complete the designation by Cecelia Scott’s birthday in June. Padro opened a discussion on the District’s comprehensive plan. The Office of Planning is updating the plan to guide future development. ANCs can offer amendments to the new plan up to Feb. 14. Padro thought that for the ANC the ma-
jor issue to be added was the need for more commercial space in the neighborhood. Many of the 1970s and 1980s buildings in Shaw did not allow ground floor retail, creating retail deserts. He suggested that the comprehensive plan allow ground-floor retail in new development. The commissioners approved submitting Padro’s amendment to the Office of Planning.
Transportation Advisory Committee
The Transportation Advisory Committee asked the ANC to pass three resolutions. The first concerned a resident in 6E04 who said that there was a risk to people and cars at the intersection of Fifth Street, L Street and New York Avenue. They wanted the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) to look at the timing of the pedestrian signal, and paint a stop line for vehicles. Nigro supported the resolution, which passed. The second resolution was to have the ANC sign on to a letter from the Eckington Civic Association calling for DDOT to implement safety measures identified in its study of North Capitol Street. There have been a number of fatalities on North Capitol since the needs assessment was completed. The ANC agreed to sign on to the letter. The third resolution called for DDOT to do a comprehensive traffic safety plan for Mount Vernon Square.The commissioners passed the resolution. The next meeting of ANC 6E is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 6:30 p.m., at the Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library. Visit www.anc6e.org for more info. u
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REAL ESTATE
changing hands
Changing Hands is a list of most residential sales in the Midcity DC area from the previous month. A feature of every issue, this list, based on the MRIS, is provided courtesy of Don Denton, manager of the Coldwell Banker office on Capitol Hill. The list includes address, sales price and number of bedrooms.
Neighborhood
Price BR
14TH STREET CORRIDOR 3819 14th St NW #PH4 2125 14th St NW #216 2750 14th St NW #509
$924,900 $655,000 $625,500
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ADAMS MORGAN 2242 Ontario Rd NW #2 2019 19th St NW #4 2713 Ontario Rd NW #3 2550 17th St NW #512 1801 Calvert St NW #305
$760,000 $723,000 $599,000 $515,000 $420,000
2 2 2 1 1
BLOOMINGDALE 1709 1st St NW 2124 Flagler Pl NW 26 Rhode Island Ave NW #1 43 Quincy Pl NW #1 52 Quincy Pl NW #304
$1,260,000 $890,000 $810,000 $750,000 $416,000
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CENTRAL 920 I St NW #604
$740,000
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400 Massachusetts Ave NW #520 $700,000 400 Massachusetts Ave NW #618 $525,000 912 F St NW #301 $495,000 2301 N St NW #608 $459,000
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 3637 13th St NW $1,039,500 3648 13th St NW $975,000 726 Girard St NW #3 $817,500 1009 Monroe St NW $800,000 3639 Warder St NW $790,000 1444 Newton St NW #1 $785,000 1442 Newton St NW ###1 $780,000 3519 New Hampshire Ave NW #2 $775,000 1027 Lamont St NW #1 $750,000 1440 Newton St NW #A $750,000 3116 Park Pl NW $747,500 1345 Perry Pl NW $745,000 $727,000 629 Keefer Pl NW 3819 14th St NW #UNIT 2 $650,000 600 Irving St NW $635,000 3035 15th St NW #204 $635,000
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740 Fairmont St NW #B 2619 University Pl NW #2 1443 Chapin St NW #302 1454 Euclid St NW #4 2617 University Pl NW #1 1360 Kenyon St NW #3 625 Park Rd NW #111 1468 Harvard St NW #31 1300 Park Rd NW #2 1338 Fairmont St NW #1 3500 13th St NW #109 1421 Columbia Rd NW #203 907 Euclid St NW #102 3500 13th St NW #303 1420 Clifton St NW #403 625 Mellon St SE 34 Elmira St SW 95 Forrester St SW 437 Xenia St SE 1024 Barnaby Ter SE 622 Southern Ave SE 400 Newcomb St SE #6
$629,000 $625,000 $620,000 $599,265 $550,000 $550,000 $550,000 $549,000 $510,000 $510,000 $475,000 $449,900 $399,999 $355,000 $322,500 $430,000 $365,000 $363,000 $360,000 $353,000 $325,000 $325,000
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404 Newcomb St SE #4 326 Raleigh St SE 721 Brandywine St SE #301 3872 9th St SE #301 12 Halley Pl SE #101
$310,000 $245,000 $169,000 $111,000 $85,000
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DUPONT 1713 S St NW #2 $490,000 1701 16th St NW #650 $465,000 1811 19th St NW #1 $390,000 2015 Hillyer Pl NW $2,600,000 1325 21st St NW #101 $1,195,000 1325 21st St NW #201 $1,105,000 1745 N St NW #409 $1,100,000 $1,014,000 1745 N St NW #308 1745 N St NW #605 $780,000 1401 17th St NW #306 $665,000 1325 18th St NW #904 $637,500 1722 U St NW #D $625,000 1749 Church St NW #1 $420,000 2101 N St NW #204 $416,000 1330 New Hampshire Ave NW #318 $390,000
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1301 20th St NW #302 $387,000 1526 17th St NW #209 $359,500 1330 New Hampshire Ave NW #806 $357,000 1601 18th St NW #613 $234,000 1830 17th St NW #104 $730,000
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ECKINGTON 44 Quincy Pl NE #2 177 Uhland Ter NE 1906 2nd St NE 231 Seaton Pl NE #5 230 S St NE #2 14 Florida Ave NE
$900,000 $748,000 $725,000 $715,000 $675,000 $645,000
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FOGGY BOTTOM 955 26th St NW #905 $891,000 2475 Virginia Ave NW #413/414 $515,000 700 New Hampshire Ave NW #1212 $344,000 922 24th St NW #707 $257,000 955 26th St NW #503 $690,000
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FT DUPONT PARK 915 Ridge Rd SE 824 Hilltop Ter SE 1786 41st Pl SE 4016 Q St SE 721 Adrian St SE 1504 Fort Davis Pl SE 1676 40th St SE 4357 G St SE 3914 S St SE 4028 Southern Ave SE 3947 R St SE 1567 42nd St SE
$545,000 $479,000 $462,000 $457,000 $428,000 $422,000 $396,000 $395,900 $375,000 $369,000 $315,000 $289,000
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$736,300 $729,900 $642,400 $565,000 $480,000 $451,500 $448,500 $275,000
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LEDROIT PARK 311 U St NW
$1,020,000 4
LOGAN CIRCLE 1300 N St NW #606 1309 T St NW #2 1313 R St NW #2 1314 Vermont Ave NW #4
3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 2
$699,000 $1,150,000 $2,000,000 $1,535,000
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$860,000 $810,500 $462,500
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H STREET CORRIDOR 1012 9th St NE 646 H St NE #403 646 H St NE #505 723 18th St NE #1 646 H St NE #401 646 H St NE #301 711 15th St NE #3 1629 L St NE #102
1309 R St NW #1 $1,350,000 1524 Kingman Pl NW $1,300,000 1844 13th St NW $1,075,000 1115 12th St NW #102 $625,000 1550 11th St NW #B04 $574,900 1239 NW Vermont Ave NW #602 $480,000 1550 11th St NW #302 $429,900 1125 12th St NW #3 $250,000 1441 Rhode Island Ave NW #207 $520,000 1515 15th St NW #614 $800,000 1511 11th St NW #201 $755,000
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PENN QUARTER 925 H St NW #602 912 F St NW #904 777 7th St NW #608
$1,050,000 2 $510,000 1 $420,000 1
SHAW 950 Westminster St NW 917 Westminster St NW 1850a 8th St NW 1850b 8th St NW 1820 8th St NW 710 Q St NW 1613 6th St NW #2
$1,375,000 $1,150,000 $1,084,200 $1,080,888 $995,000 $912,000 $690,000
4 4 4 4 2 3 2
$835,000
3
$729,000 $680,000 $579,900 $373,000
2 1 2 0
$1,270,000 $720,000 $710,000 $445,000
2 2 2 1
TRUXTON CIRCLE 89 P St NW
U STREET CORRIDOR 2101 11th St NW #302 2020 12th St NW #417 2020 12th St NW #T07 2125 14th St NW #715
WEST END 2425 L St NW #PH906 1140 23rd St NW #1005 2425 L St NW #428 1230 23rd St NW #719 u
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KIDS AND FAMILY
notebook by Kathleen Donner
Visit the Phillips Collection Family Gallery
Explore selected artworks displayed at children’s eye-level with kid-tested conversation prompts right on the walls. Relax on their family-friendly furniture and read a book together from the children’s art book nook. Guided by a professional art educator, explore a gallery through engaging, hands-on activities on the first Saturday of every month, 10:30 to 11 a.m. This playdate is for families with children ages four to eight. Also on the first Saturday. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., is a family creativity workshop that sparks creativity at art-making stations. This workshop is an art-making materials “petting zoo” for the whole family. It is designed for families with children ages two to eight. The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org. Photo: Travis Houze
Toddler Explorations at Shaw Library
On Mondays, March 9, April 13, May 11 and June 8, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., drop-in to this interactive program for children and caregivers that uses play and exploration to develop pre-literacy skills. Caregivers are expected to actively engage with children using the designed early literacy stations and prompts. No tickets or registration required. It is designed for ages eighteen months to three years. Shaw Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW. dclibrary.org/watha.
Japanese Fashion Family Day
On Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., celebrate Japanese Fashion. This museum family day will feature
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kimono, happi coats, accessories, and the creati ity of contemporary Japanese fashion designers. Enjoy performances of traditional dances from Okinawa. Watch a kimono dressing demonstration and draft a kimono design. Make a cherry blossom pendant to take home. The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. nationalcherryblossomfestival.org.
National Children’s Museum Opens
After a delay of several months, the National Children’s Museum, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, has opened. The Museum is open daily, except certain holidays, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. General admission tickets
are $10.95 for children over the age of one and adults. All tickets are timed entry. They strongly encourage booking ahead of time to ensure availability for your preferred date and time. nationalchildrensmuseum.org.
March 14 to 28. $12 for adults; $10 for children. Student matinees are March 16 to 20 and March 23 to 27, at 10:30 a.m. (weekdays). For more information, contact education@galatheatre.org.
Rigoberta, ¿dónde estás? A Journey through Guatemala
Capital City Symphony’s Meet the Orchestra
As 10-year old Pilar travels to Guatemala City in search of her idol Rigoberta Menchú, villagers along the way suggest questions she should ask the Nobel Peace Prize winner. This is a journey of self-discovery filled with stories, song, and dance. The bilingual Rigoberta, ¿dónde estás? A Journey through Guatemala, written and directed by Cornelia Cody (El Salvador/ USA), is on stage at GALA Theatre,
On Saturday, April 4, at 10 and 11:30 a.m., at the Atlas, 1333 H St. NE, meet a section of the Capital City Symphony orchestra through this engaging, educational and intimate program for young people. Join them for an instrument petting zoo to meet the musicians and see their instruments up close. Then, learn about the music they play and hear the beautiful sounds come to life. $15. This program is best
BEST Kids Superhero 5k & Fun Run
The BEST Kids Superhero 5k & Fun Run is a celebration of the everyday heroes that make a positive impact in the lives of kids in DC’s foster care system. They invite you to join them for their annual run on a scenic course through East Potomac Park. There are many ways to participate including running/walking the race, becoming a sponsor or volunteering. This family-friendly and strollerfriendly race is on Saturday, April 25. The Kids’ Fun Run is free. bestkids.org. for ages three to eight. All patrons age one and above must purchase a ticket to the performance. atlasarts.org.
Arts on the Horizon: Drumming with Dishes
What happens when you invite someone very different from you to come over to play? Such an adventure awaits an energetic child when she introduces her shy imaginary friend to a very special kitchen. But instead of food, they’ll cook up beautiful music! This gentle, whimsical adventure celebrates friendship. Join them and discover what wonders can be accomplished through friendship. $15. Drumming with Dishes is on stage at the Atlas, 1333 H St. NE, March 11 to 15. Best for ages two to five. atlasarts.org.
Orchid Family Day at the Botanic Garden
Did you know orchids grow on every continent except Antarctica, and that vanilla comes from an orchid?
On Sunday, March 15, 1 to 4 p.m., come learn all about orchids from the experts, including how to care for them. Hands-on activities will include the art, the science, and the taste of orchids! Learn how to repot an orchid and pot one up to take home. Visitors of all ages are invited to explore the incredible world of orchids during this year’s Orchid Family Day. Free; no registration required. US Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. usbg.gov.
The Art and Science of Orchids
On Sunday, March 29, 1 p.m. or 3 p.m., join Botanic Garden staff for a hands-on workshop where they uncover both the beauty and the botany of the orchid. Dissect flowers and learn about the function of a flower and its many parts while exploring the intersection of art and science to create several original art pieces. The 1 p.m. workshop is for ages seven to eleven; 3 p.m. is
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Kids Run the Bases at Nat’s Park
Kids ages four to twelve can run the bases after every Sunday day game. This season’s remaining dates are April 5 and 19; May 3 and 24; June7 and 21; July 5, 12 and 26; Aug. 16 and 30; and Sept. 20 and 27. An adult must accompany runners to the field. Starting at first base, kids will be directed to run around the bases as the adults continue along the warning track and meet the runners near home plate. Once the baseball game has ended, kids and parents/guardians can line-up at the end of the seventh inning, however fans who would like to stay and watch the entire game will be able to line-up once the game has ended. Participants must exit the ballpark through the Right Field Gate. The line forms outside of the park on the sidewalk along First St. washington.nationals.mlb.com.
for twelve to sixteen. Free but registration is required at usbg.gov.
New York City Ballet Family Dance Workshop
On April 5, 11 a.m., join the Kennedy Center for a 45-minute workshop led by artists from New York City Ballet. Designed for families with children age ten and under, each workshop explores music, movement, and/or themes of a ballet while taking families through learning simple ballet steps or choreography. Children must participate with an adult.
Pre-registration will be available approximately one month before the event and is highly recommended. Free, no tickets required. kennedycenter.org.
Kite Flying Fun on the National Mall
On Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the National Mall serves as the backdrop as thousands of kites take flight during the annual Blossom Kite Festival. Held on the grounds of the Washington Monument, this event is a spectacle to see and one
Zomo the Rabbit: A Hip-Hop Creation Myth
Zomo--one hip-hoppity rabbit--is taking on Washington, DC. When Zomo is dissed and dismissed by the other tricksters in town, he turns to the Sky God for more power. The Sky God sends him on an impossible quest taking him from the breakdancing fish on the DC Waterfront, to the graffiti artist cow at the National Zoo, and finally to the DJ Leopard in Adams Morgan. Will Zomo find the power he’s seeking? Or will he wise up? This high-energy hip-hop adaptation of a Nigerian folktale, originally commissioned by Imagination Stage in 2009, puts a local spin and lots of silly humor on the global tradition of trickster tales. For ages four, up. Plays through March 22 at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD. imaginationstage.org.
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Unissa Cruse as Big Fish and Gary L. Perkins III as Zomo in Zomo the Rabbit: A Hip-Hop Creation Myth at Imagination Stage. Photo: Margot Schulman
you don’t want to miss. Professionals and novices alike showcase their skill through a variety of competitions and demonstrations, Rokkaku Battles, and the Hot Tricks Showdown. Bring your own kites or children can make a kite at an activity station to fly on the Public Field. Kites are also available for purchase onsite. Free. nationalcherryblossomfestival.org.
Discovery Theater on the Mall
On March 12 and 13, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m., enjoy Science Tellers: Escape from Earth. Two curious kids venture into the forest to investigate a meteor
shower and find themselves mixed up with a family of visitors from another planet. They risk everything to rescue their new friends and get them to their spaceship before it’s too late. Audiences get to learn the science behind the show’s out-of-this-world special effects. For ages seven to eleven. On March 17, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m., enjoy St. Paddy’s Day with Pete Moss and the Bog Band. Join Pete (aka Mitch Fanning) and his troupe of talented young musicians as they pick up their fiddles and bodhran drums to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. Spirited music, lively step dancing, and a dash of Irish musical history guarantee “a
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rattlin’ good time!” For ages five to twelve. On March 19 and 20, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m., enjoy Once Upon a Moon. Celebrate the spirit of the Apollo landing in this exciting, interactive show for our youngest audiences. Performers and exquisite puppets spin new and old stories about the moon’s magic, create a “living exhibit” of its phases, and introduce the amazing science that brought us to its surface. You might even get the chance to be a moonwalking astronaut. For ages three to seven. All shows are $6 for kids; under two, $3; adults, $8. Discovery Theater, Ripley Center, 1000 Jefferson Dr. SW. discoverytheater.org.
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MCM Kids Run Registration Opens in April
The MCM Kids Run will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 in the Pentagon North Parking lot. Nearly 3,600 children ages five to twelve will participate in the one-mile just-for-fun running challenge. Shuttles from Metro, pre- and post-event hospitality, activities, entertainment, games and mascots make this an unforgettable event. The Kids Run offers families eight start time options between 9:30 and 11:50 a.m. Registration is at marinemarathon.com.
The Snowy Day and Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats
This beautiful show follows the character of Peter and his friend Archie around the neighborhood in four of Ezra Jack Keats’ beloved tales, The Snowy Day, Whistle for Willie, Goggles!, and A Letter to Amy. Renowned for his tender personality, the character of Peter faces relatable everyday challenges to which children of all ages will find delightfully entertaining. On stage at Adventure Theatre at Glen Echo, through March 29. All ages. Tickets are $19.50 at adventuretheatre-mtc.org or 301-634-2270. u
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SHAW MAIN STREETS ANNUAL MEETING Find out what Shaw’s commercial revitalization and historic preservation nonprofit has been doing and is working on next!
Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 7:00 PM Marriott Marquis Washington, DC Hotel 901 Massachusetts Avenue., NW Catholic University Room Review of 2019 Highlights and Annual Report Presentation of Best New Shaw Business of 2019 Awards Election of Board of Directors Reception to Follow, 8:00 PM FREE. No tickets or reservations required.
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