Hill Rag Magazine November 2010 by Capital Community News

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Est. 1981

D L SO 16th STREET HEIGHTS

CAPITOL HILL

1539 Upshur Street, NW

238 Kentucky Ave., SE

1011 K Street, NE

608 D Street, SE

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16th STREET HEIGHTS

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CAPITOL HILL

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64 15th Street, NE Unit 64 Washington, DC 20002 • The Car Barn!! Fantastic two level two bedroom/two and one half bath condo in desirable Car Barn.This gated community is steps to Lincoln Park and the Metro. Completely updated unit with hardwood ﬂoors, wood-burning ﬁreplace, granite and stainless steel in the kitchen and a master with ensuite bath. Lives like a home-with the carefree lifestyle of a condo!! Plus one car garage parking! $515,000

First Open Sunday, October 31st 1-4pm 1117 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Unit 9 • Fabulous Penthouse Unit In The Phoenix!! Directly enter this 9th floor penthouse unit from the elevator. This thoughtful floor plan boasts two bedrooms and two baths, a large living/dining area with a gas fireplace, two balconies— and windows on three exposures flooding this lovely unit with natural light. Finishes include marble floors, granite and stainless steel in the newly updated kitchen, a wet-bar in the dining area with additional storage and closet space galore! Complete with in-unit washer/dryer and off-site parking (available for an additional fee) conveniently located at the Ritz! $459,000

Price Reduced! • DROP DEAD GORGEOUS PORCH FRONT! 2216 North Capitol Street, NW High end renovation features an open floor plan with gourmet kitchen - stainless steel appliances, granite counters and recessed lights. French doors lead out to large deck which is perfect for entertaining. Second floor Master bedroom with en suite bath and a separate loft,two other bedrooms and hall bath completes this level. Copious closet/storage space, hardwood floors, ceiling fans, alarm system washer/dryer, high ceilings throughout. Lower level is a legal one bedroom unit with open floor plan, upgraded stainless steel appliances, washer/dryer and outdoor space. Off street parking for at least two cars. Easy access to downtown, Capitol Hill. $574,000

1352 South Carolina Avenue, SE Grand Home On A Grand Avenue! Wonderful almost new EYA constructed home within steps of Lincoln Park and Eastern Market! The façade of this three bedroom, three and one half bath home blends perfectly with its historic Capitol Hill neighborhood. But behind the façade awaits a home designed for modern day use! The first floor features a guest bedroom with a full bath and access to the rearloading two car garage.The second level has a sunken living room with a gas burning fireplace, a large dining area conveniently located off the gourmet eat-in kitchen. Two bedrooms on the third level include a large south facing master with a walk-in closet and a designer bath that will wow. Topped off with a roof top deck with absolutely stunning views!! Perfect for viewing 4th of July fireworks or fair weather al fresco entertaining! $819,000

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1377 Independence Avenue, SE Semi-Detached Grande Dame! Wonderfully maintained and updated home convenient to Eastern Market and two Metros! This corner property is flooded with light from three exposures and boasts hardwood floors, original moldings and three working fireplaces. Upstairs features a large eat-in kitchen, separate dining and living rooms, a charming den plus three bedrooms and two and one half baths. Downstairs is a one bedroom / one bath rental unit. The side gardens have been professionally landscaped and provide an oasis from city life. Plus a private rear patio for entertaining and dining al fresco. $919,000

903 G Street, SE European Flair on Barracks Row! Perfectly located steps to the bustling and exciting 8th Street Corridor. Two blocks to the Eastern Market Metro and a stroll to the Market. Fantastic three bedroom/one and one half bath home with original details galore. Tastefully updated and decorated to magically transport one to Tuscany or Provence! Absolutely adorable rear garden and a spacious lower level in-law suite with a charming bath and a large eat-in kitchen completes this lovely offering! $824,5 00

The Old Bowen Farm At Sandy Bottom 1525 Old Plum Point Road Fully Restored Historic Home Circa 1832 Lovingly restored three bedroom,one and one half bath farm house with wood floors throughout, formal living room, separate dining room, country kitchen, guest cottage/office/artist studio with running water, garage/barn with electric, water and wood stove. A large parking area surrounded by granite curbs and walkways. This home boasts two center halls with formal staircases, nine and ten foot ceilings surrounded by 92 feet of porch. Historic zoning allows for a bed and breakfast, antique or craft shop. The main house has the original woodwork, doors, wood floors and plaster walls. Property is surrounded by rolling farmland and is an easy commute to DC, Annapolis or Baltimore. $525,000

1818 C Street, SE Fantastic Four Unit!! Four One BR units w/updated kitchens, hardwood ﬂoors throughout all units which are equal in size. All units have separate plumbing, updated electric panels with circuit breakers. New furnaces and hot water heaters. Large yard w/possible off-street parking. Building is in great condition - shows well. Great location which is 1/2 a block from Metro and RFK.......Perfect for condo conversion or the savvy homeowner--live in one--rent out the other three and let your tenants pay your mortgage! $699,000

Gangplank Marina • 600 Water Street, SW For the unique, discriminating and adventurous home buyer... Floating House… Own a snug contemporary home on the water. Cathedral ceilings, skylights, large fully equipped kitchen, step-down living room, step-down bedroom, den/loft, roof-top deck with fantastic views of the sunsets, 4th of July ﬁreworks and surrounding yacht marina. CAC, electric heat pumps, great neighbors and much more. Must see to appreciate. A whole new experience in living! $185,000

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Un-Restored four level Victorian on the perfect block, one of the Hill's finest. This is one of the last properties of this size, in this location waiting to be transformed into a showcase home. Total Building Area 3395 sq. ft. as per the public records.

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Go ... See ... Do Washington’s Best Calendar The Bulletin Board The Numbers / by Ed Lazere Spotted on the Hill / by Peter Vankevich Dining Coupons Classified Ads Last Word The Nose

newsofthecapitolstreets 31 44 50 52 53 54 56

Hill Buzz / by Celeste McCall The Real Vincent C. Gray / by Michelle Phipps-Evans Lobster Truck Rolls Into A Row / by Maggie Hall ANC 6A / ANC Protests Alcohol Board Actions / by Roberta Weiner ANC 6B / by Gwyn Jones ANC 6C / Central Union Mission Moving to Gales School / by Roberta Weiner ANC 6D / First News on Water Street Closing / by Roberta Weiner In memoriaum – Kathleen Franzen / by Bart Barnes

communitylife 61 62 64 66 68

Gather To Remember – Honor our veterans at a ceremony on the Hill / by Maggie Hall H Street Life / by Elise Bernard South by West / by Will Rich Barracks Row / by Sharon Bosworth Walking Shtick Tours Cover Scandalous Ground / by Linda Samuel

GivingLocally 72 74 76 78

The Combined Federal Campaign – CFC National Capital Area Impacts Local Causes / by Heather Schoell Hill Center Shows Progress – Old Naval Hospital Getting a “Fence” Lift / by Mike Canning New Benches Make Their Mark – Benefit Of Eagle Scout Project / by Maggie Hall Charities Advertising List

ARTSdiningentertainment Special 87 90 91 94

96 98 100 102

Thanksgiving On The Hill – Everything You Need / by Celeste McCall Dining Notes / by Celeste McCall Wine Guys – Wine and Thanksgiving Dinner / by Jon Genderson Musicals Take You Back – “Hair” And “South Pacific” Visit The Opera House / by Brad Hathaway Art and the City / by Jim J. Magner At the Movies / by Mike Canning The Literary Hill / by Karen Lyon The Jazz Project / by Jean-Keith Fagon

kidsandfamily 103 106 108

Kids & Family Notebook / by Kathleen Donner You Say It’s Your Kid’s Birthday / by Linda Samuel School Notes / compiled by Susan Braun Johnson

beautyhealthfitness 115 116 118 120

The Challenge of Competition – Pat Leahy, who is blind, becomes a competitive body builder / by Pattie Cinelli Happy Holidays –They Really are Possible for You and Your Pets / by Elaine Allison, CPDT-KA 10 tips to surviving the holidays without gaining weight / by Nina Kolbe OMG: Online Social Networking May Be Good For Your Mental Health / by Ronda Bresnick Hauss, LCSW

homesgardens 121 124 128 130

HillGardner – Hill Schools Plant Seeds of Knowledge / by Rindy O’Brien Ask Judith: ReDesign for Seniors – Or It’s Fall: Time to Think About Mortality / by Judith Capen, RA @ Your Service / by Heather Schoell Dear Garden Lady / Anonymous

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The 100 MPG Engine

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I’ve been waiting a few years to write this article. (And then relate it to chiropractic!) . . . I’ve been waiting because this revolutionary 100 mile per gallon engine sounded so spectacularly far-fetched that I knew readers would realize I was nuts treating the subject as if it were a near reality. But now it is. Hopefully, tomorrow, Oct. 26th, on my birthday, after $300,000.00 invested in it, it will turn over, run, and achieve Proof of Design so to go on to its next stages of prototyping on someone else’s nickel. My brother in law designed it. He has no high school diploma, he has no engineering degree. He is conversant on cars and engines, however. And one day 10 years ago, he was toking a cigarette (he has since quit) in a car dealership lot, waiting for a car to come around to show a client, looking at the sky as images of engine-ware danced in his head. Parts merged together in a revolutionary way, ghost-like, against the azure sky-ground. “That’ll work!” he murmured to himself. Let me break it down for you: The engine in your car now is the size of a small kitchen table, weighs 400 lbs., has over 300 parts, and can generate 150 to 300 horsepower. A 300 horsepower Warren Engine is the size of 3 toasters placed side by side, weighs 84 lbs., has 21 parts, only 9 of which are moving. When my brother in law described the engine to me four years ago, I said to him: “Congratulations on single-handedly quadrupling the world’s known oil reserves.” Too bad this article is so short. Next month, I’ll write another installment and explain how it relates to chiropractic and you and your family’s health and wellbeing. For the better health and life experience of you and your family – Capitol Hill Chiropractic Center. 411 East Capitol St., SE 202.544.6035. Serving Capitol Hill since 1985. For the better health and life experience of you and your family – Capitol Hill Chiropractic Center 411 East Capitol St., SE 202.544.6035. Serving our neighborhood since 1985. ADVERTISEMENT

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Tanya Snyder • tanya.c.snyder@gmail.com Hunter Gorinson • hunter.gorinson@gmail.com ANC6C: Hunter Gorinson • hunter.gorinson@gmail.com ANC6D: Roberta Weiner • rweiner_us@yahoo.com BARRACKS ROW: sharon@barracksrow.org H STREET LIFE: Elise Bernard • inked78@hotmail.com THE NOSE: thenose@hillrag.com LOGAN CIRCLE • mark@hillrag.com SHAW • shaw@hillrag.com MOUNT VERNON TRIANGLE • triangle@hillrag.com BLOOMINGDALE • bloomingdale@hillrag.com 14TH & U • 14thandU@hillrag.com ANC6B:

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BEAUTY, HEALTH & FITNESS Patricia Cinelli • fitmiss44@aol.com Ronda Bresnick Hauss, LCSW • www.quietwaterscenter.com quiet_waters_center@yahoo.com Peter Sherer • Peter@expmatters.com

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Don’t Take Our Word For It... When You Work With Tom’s Tam, Get Packing! “I chose Tom’s team because, of the four agents I interviewed, they seemed most in tune with today’s real estate market. My home required extensive prepwork, from extensive to small tweaks. The Team did a fantastic job of managing it all” Lisa Cook Reid, 615 K Street, NE

“More than a real estate agent, he was our partner throughout the entire home buying process. All of Tom’s teammates conduct their business with the same mentality: The client is always their top priority.” Mac and Dana Baki, 1113 7th NE

“In a flat market, with a baby on the way and closing on our new home, I didn’t need someone to list my house, I needed someone to SELL my house. From cleaning the last window, to holding me on a negotiation strategy that kept me from leaving thousands on the table, Tom’s team made it happen!” David and Jackie Warner, 228 G Street, NE

“From the sale of our Hill house, to the purchase of our condo on Logan Circle. From start to finish he was amazingly attuned to our tastes and desires.” Marie Arana and Jonathan Yardley, 100 5th Street, NE

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GO.SEE.DO. Mt. Vernon by Candlelight. “Mrs. Washington” hosts an enchanting evening of candlelit tours, fireside Christmas caroling, and hot cider and ginger cookies. The Mount Vernon by Candlelight tour includes the first and second floors, featuring characters from the Washingtons’ world guiding visitors through the home and adding ambiance and authenticity to a traditional Christmas evening at Mount Vernon. Tickets on sale Nov. 1. $20. Children 11 and under, $14. Nov. 26, 27 and 28. Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19. 5:00-8:00 p.m. 703-780-2000. mountvernon.org

White House Christmas Tree Lighting Ticket Lottery. Gone are the days when you could set your alarm for 5:00 a.m. on a cold November morning, drive through the deserted DC streets, stumble past line-campers, pick up a voucher and wait for the 8:00 a.m. ticket distribution. For free tickets to this year’s Dec. 9th lighting ceremony, visit thenationaltree.org or call 877444-6777 (TDD 877-833-6777) between the hours of 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 5 and 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7. The lottery will include 3,000 seats and 10,000 standing room tickets. (If you can’t get tickets, as an alternative consider going to the Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting on Tuesday evening, Dec. 7 at 5:00 p.m. No tickets needed and all are welcome.) Best of luck. 16 ★ HillRag | November 2010

BZB Holiday Gift and Art Show. The largest upscale African American department store on the east coast features holiday cards, black angel tree toppers, African artifacts, fabric and clothes, unique home decor, collectible dolls, books, calendars, toys, designer clothes, shoes, hats, fine art and crafts, bath and beauty products, leather goods, loc adornments, jewelry, Negro League collectibles and Black memorabilia. Nov. 26-27 and Dec. 7, 11, 18 and 23; 10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m. Shilow Family Life Center, 1510 Nineth St., NW. 202610-4188. bzbinternational.com

Hilly Awards. On Nov. 19, 8:00 p.m., join fellow Capitol Hill community members for a night to remember. The Hilly Awards gala provides the perfect opportunity to throw on that sequin top and don a top hat (or a feather boa, for that matter) and spend a fabulous evening with friends and neighbors all in celebration of our great neighborhood. The evening features music, dancing, hors d’ouvres and desserts by Marvelous Market Capitol Hill, an open bar with specialty cocktails by Schneider’s of Capitol Hill, decor by Aesthetic Answers and awards production hosted by Chuck Burger. $80. Eastern Market North Hall. 202547-7788. champsdc.org

Rodgers and Hammersteins’s Oklahoma at Arena Stage. This is not your mother’s Oklahoma!. Inspired by the toughness of the prairie, Artistic Director Molly Smith sets her production in the robust world of territory life filled with a dynamic cast as rich and complex as the great tapestry of America itself. With Rodgers and Hammerstein’s timeless music, Oklahoma! celebrates the vigor of America’s pioneering spirit with athletic dance and boot-stomping energy. Chock full of classic tunes such as “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’,” and “People will Say We’re in Love,” this muscular production will thrill audiences young and old. $60-$90. Through Dec. 26. 1101 Sixth St. SW. 202-554-9066. arenastage.org

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THINGS-TO-DO WITH THANKSGIVING GUESTS Thanksgiving Service at Washington National Cathedral. Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 25, 10:00 AM. The Cathedral Choir of Men and Girls sings anthems by Billings, Walton, and Candlyn. Organist Erik Wm. Suter concludes the service with Sigfrid Karg-Elert’s setting of Nun danket alle Gott. Free. Cathedral at the intersection of Massachusetts and Wisconsin aves. NW. 202-5376200. cathedral.org “Season’s Greenings” at the US Botanic Garden. Opens Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. The US Botanic Garden invites you to remember that the best things in life are free--the fragrance of a freshly cut fir tree, the magic of holiday lights and sumptuous decorations, and the delight of a child discovering the make-believe world of model trains. Free. 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. usbg.gov Ice Skating at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. Open Thanksgiving Day. Mid November through Mid March (depending on the weather). Monday through Thursday, 10:00 AM9:00 PM; Friday and Saturday, 10:00 AM-11:00 PM; Sunday, 11:00 AM-9:00 PM. View magnificent works of sculpture while skating in the open air and enjoying music from the state-of-theart sound system. $7 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under, students with ID and seniors 50+. Skate rental is $3. Seventh St. and Constitution Ave. NW. 202-289-3361. nga.gov/ginfo/skating

Henry VIII by William Shakespeare at the Folger Shakespeare’s Henry VIII, a compelling revelation of political and personal struggle, rivals any modern docudrama. Artfully rendered by English director Robert Richmond and seen through the eyes of Henry’s fool, Will Sommers, the play resonates with the struggle for political control between royal advisers Buckingham and Wolsey, and for personal control between Queen Katherine and Anne Boleyn. $39-$60. 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077. folger.edu/theatre 18 ★ HillRag | November 2010

Historic Mount Vernon. Open every day. Winter hours, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. George Washington’s Mount Vernon is America’s most popular historic home. $15 for adults, $14 for 62 and older, $7 for youth ages 6-11 and free for children 5 and under. Mount Vernon, VA (at the southern end of the George Washington Memorial Parkway-16 miles from DC). 703-780-2000. mountvernon.org National Mall Museums Open Thanksgiving Day. US Holocaust Memorial Museum is open. The National Zoo is open. The national monuments are all available for viewing. Newseum, Na-

tional Archives, US Capitol Visitors Center and Corcoran Gallery of Art are closed.

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD St. Augustine’s Art & Spirit Coffeehouse. Nov. 3, 7:00 PM. Uplifting the Spirit: Songs of the Sacred and Secular”.Cantor Rosalie Boxt will sing in English and Hebrew, accompanying herself on guitar. Free, donations accepted for artists’ honorarium. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, 600 M St. SW. 202-554-3222. staugustinesdc.org.

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St. Augustine’s Family Game Night. Nov. 5; 6:30 PM, potluck; 7:00 PM, games. Bring a potluck dish to share. Board and card games provided, but feel free to bring your own games too. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, 600 M Street, SW. 202-554-3222. staugustinesdc.org. Southeast Library Book Sale. Nov. 14, 10AM-3:00 PM. 403 7th St. SE. 202-698-3377. dclibrary.org/southeast Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony. Sundays, 2:00 PM. Sidamo Coffee and Tea. Visit Sidamo on Sundays and take part in a centuries-old ceremony. 417 H St. NE. 202-5480081. sidamocoffeeandtea.com Eastern Market Pottery Classes. Monday through Thursday., 7:00-10:00 PM. $268 for 8 weeks including materials. 7th and C Sts. 202-544-6669. easternmarketpottery.com At the Corner Store. Nov. 4, 7:00 PM, Author ReadingDyana Furmansky “Rosalie Edge, Hawk of Mercy”. Dona-

tion. Nov. 5, 8:00 PM, Concert-Wes Swing Cello, $10 donation/rsvp. Nov.10, 8:00 PM, Concert-Tik Tok New Orleans infused klezmer blast!, $15 donation/rsvp. Nov. 11, 8:00 PM, Solo Performance-Emma Jaster “Next Time the Neatline”, $10 donation/rsvp. Nov. 12, 8:00 PM, Concert- Kevin Skolnik, $15 donation/rsvp. Nov. 14, 5:00-8:00 PM, Gallery opening for Anna Demovidova, free. Nov. 19, 8:00 PM, Concert-Michael Holt, $15 donation/rsvp. RSVP to 202-544-5807. cornerstorearts.org U.S. Capitol Exterior Walking Tour. Every Monday through November (including holidays, rain or shine), 10:00 AM. Meet at the top of the escalators at Union Station by the METRO sign post. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society tour explains why it took 40 years to build the Capitol; famous incidents and crucial events that took place inside it; the scope and purpose of the massive construction project now underway; and daily activities that occur in and around the building. $10 (cash) per person. No reservations are necessary. 202543-8919. uschs.org Historic Congressional Cemetery Tour. Saturdays, through mid-Nov. (weather permitting), 11:00 AM. General tours of the cemetery are conducted by knowedgable volunteer docents. There are 19 Senators and 71 Representatives interred at Congressional Cemetery and monuments to honor 120 other members of congress who died in office. Free. 18th and E sts. SE. 202-5430539. congressionalcemetery.org Marine Barracks Washington Tour. Every Wednesday (except holidays), 10:00 AM. Marine Barracks. Marine Barracks Washington, also known as “8th & I,” is the oldest active post in the Marine Corps. The Barracks supports both ceremonial and security missions in the nation’s capital. Free. 8th and I Sts. SE. 202-433-4173. mbw.usmc.mil See the Supreme Court in Session. Nov. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 29 and 30. Be in line by 7:00-7:30 AM for seats for ordinary cases. There is a second line for people who want to view the court in session for 3 minutes. Free.

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One First St. NE. 202-479-3211. supremecourt.gov Supreme Court Tour. Weekdays except Federal holidays, 9:00 AM-4:30 PM (every hour on the half-hour). The Supreme Court is the highest tribunal in the nation for all cases and controversies arising under the Constitution. Free. One First St. NE. 202-479-3211. Vivat Rex! Commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the Accession of Henry VIII. Open Sept. 24-Dec. 30. Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Folger Shakespeare Library. Rare books, manuscripts, handwritten letters, and prints offer an in-depth look at the real Henry and the machinations of his court in a time of extraordinary change for England. Free. 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202544-4600. folger.edu Tour Folger Shakespeare Library. Weekdays, 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Saturdays, 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. It is devoted to the life and times of Shakespeare and is home to the world’s largest collection of the Bard’s printed works. Don’t miss the replica “Globe” theater. Free. 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202544-4600. folger.edu

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Washington Area Community Investment Fund Wine Tasting and Silent Auction. Nov. 10, 6:00-9:00 PM. WVSA ARTiculate Gallery, 1100 16th St. NW. $50. 202-529-5505. acif.org Emancipation Proclamation on display at National Archives. Nov. 10-12, 10:00 AM5:30 PM. The original Emancipation Proclamation, which is rarely shown, will be showcased in a special three-day display during Part II of the “Discovering the Civil War, Consequences” exhibition. Pennsylvania Ave. at Seventh St. NW (enter on Constitution Ave.). 202) 501-5400. archives.gov Veterans Day Wreath Laying at Arlington Cemetery. Nov. 11, 11:00 AM. Arrive very early. Security will be tight. Parking is free and transportation provided to the event site. Arlington Cemetery (west side of the Potomac River from Lincoln Memorial), Arlington, VA. 703-607-8000. arlingtoncemetery.org Mount Vernon Salutes Veterans. Nov. 11, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. Mount Vernon celebrates Veteran’s Day by admitting active duty, retired, and former military personnel free-ofcharge. Special activities include a patriotic community concert by the all-veteran barbershop chorus The Harmony Heritage Singers at 11:00 AM and a 2:00 PM wreathlaying at the tomb of our first commander-in-chief, George Washington. The United States Air Force String Orchestra performs the “Musicof George Washington’s World” at 3:00 PM in the Robert H. & Clarice Smith Auditorium.3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA. Washington Craft Show. Nov. 19-21. A premier event of contemporary craft in America,

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SPECIAL BARGAINS Specially Priced Kennedy Center Tickets. Full-time students (grade school through graduate school), persons with permanent disabilities, seniors (65 and older), enlisted military personnel, and persons on fixed low incomes are able to purchase tickets to many Kennedy Center performances at a 50% discount. You must come in person to the Kennedy Center Box Office. Each eligible person may purchase one SPT ticket per performance, subject to availability. 202-4674600. kennedy-center.org/tickets/spts Community Night at International Spy Museum. Last Wednesday of each month, 5:009:00 PM. All area residents are welcome to experience all that the museum’s permanent exhibition has to offer for. Gain access to the world’s largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever placed on public display. Free. (regular admission, $18). 202393-7798. 800 F St. NW. spymuseum.org National Museum of Women in the Arts. First Sunday of each month, noon-5:00 PM. This museum is the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to recognizing the contributions of women artists. Free. (regular admission, $10). 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-783-5000. nmwa.org Shakespeare Theatre Company Ticket Deals. 20% for seniors, 60 and older; $10 tickets for 35 and younger; $10 standingroom-only tickets. Two performance spaces: Lansburgh Theatre at 450 7th St. NW and Sidney Harman Hall at 610 F St. NW. 202547-1122. shakespearetheatre.org Woolly Mammoth Theatre Ticket Deals. Patrons 25 and under, $15 tickets. Stampede Seats--side balcony seats at $15 each, sold 2 hours prior to showtime. 641 D St. NW. 202-393-3939. woollymammoth.net TICKETPLACE (half-price theater tickets). Wednesday through Friday, 11:00 AM-6:00 PM; Saturday, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sunday, noon-4:00 PM. 407 Seventh St. NW. The Washington area’s only authorized 1/2 price ticket outlet. ticketplace.org Washington National Opera’s “Generation O”. This is a program for students and young professionals between 18 and 35. A limited number of discounted “Generation O” tickets will be available for every Washington National Opera production. For the first time this fall, there will be a 50% season ticket discount for “Generation O.” The Washington National Opera performs at the Kennedy Center. Registration is free. 202-295-2400. dcopera.org/beyondstage/generationo Living Butterfly House at Natural History Museum. Free on Tuesdays (regularly $6).

Opens daily at 10:15 AM. Final entry at 5:00 PM. Smithsonian Natural History Museum, 10th St. and Constitution Ave. NW. 202-633-1000. mnh.si.edu Learn to Swim in DC. Basic lessons are $10 for DC residents. More advanced classes are $30 for a 4 week session (2 lessons a week). For more information, 202-724-4495. dpr.dc.gov Arena Stage $15 tickets for 30-andunder. Designated for patrons ages 30 and under. $15 tickets go on sale beginning on Monday for the following week of performances (Tuesday through Sunday) until all available $15 tickets sell out. 1101 Sixth St. SW. 202-5549066. arenastage.org Southwest Performances at Arena Stage. If you live or work in Southwest DC, you can purchase $25 tickets for one specially designated evening performance of each production. Proof of Southwest DC residency or employment for each member of the party must be presented at the time of purchase. Tickets are limited to four per person and are based on availability. Dates for Southwest Night can be found on the season calendar. 1101 Sixth St. SW. 202-554-9066. arenastage.org

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MUSIC The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad. Nov. 4, 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM. Paul Beaudry and Pathways and Turning Pointe. Jazz and Gospel come together as this popular series of concerts continues. Free. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 17th and M sts. NW. 202-857-7700. nationalgeographic.com Gay Men’s Chorus Home Cooked Cabaret. Nov. 6. A cabaret performance by soloists selected from the Chorus followed by hosted dinners and parties throughout the District. Only 200 tickets available. $75. Call to order 202-293-1548. gmcw.org

Public Programs at the Anacostia Community Museum Oct. 30 Go-Go Music from West Africa to Washington, D.C. Plus a Tribute to Little Benny, 1 p.m. The authors of The Beat! Go-Go Music from Washington, DC, discuss this music phenomenon. Nov. 3 The Talking Drum, 10:30 a.m. Joseph Ngwa, master drummer from Cameroon, Africa, demonstrates how the talking drum transmits messages and meaning through various sounds. Nov. 6 Meet Author Eloise Greenﬁeld, 10:30 a.m. This award winning children’s author discusses several of her books including Paul Robeson and her career. Book sale and signing follow discussion. Nov. 6 Metro Mambo: Mambo Memory, 2-4 p.m. Filmmaker Mimi Machado-Luces discusses the preservation of Latin music legacies on ﬁlm. Dance party with Verny Varela y su Orquesta follows. Nov. 7 Growing Up In and Outside Gullah Culture, 2 p.m. Dorothy Hubler recalls growing up in several Gullah households and memories of customs around cooking, medicinal herbs use, and the “praise/ prayer house.” Nov. 9 Quilts and Baskets in Afro-Carolinian Gullah Life, 7 p.m. Mary Twining Baird, co-author of Sea Island Roots: African Presence in the Carolinas and Georgia, presents common ties of Sea Islanders to West Africa. Nov. 12-13 Symposium: Connecting the Worlds of the African Diaspora: The Living Legacy of Lorenzo Dow Turner, 9:30 a.m. Panel of contemporary historians, linguists and anthropologists discuss the ways in which Turner’s work inspired their research. Event includes exhibition tours. For info and registration, call 202.633.4832 or email Alcione Amos at amosal@si.edu through Nov. 5. Nov. 14 Rhythm Café: “The Long Awaited Return – Cont’d”, 2 p.m. Part 2 of a three-part dramatic original performance by David Vandy explores traditional community life in Sierra Leone and the Gullah link. Part 3 takes place on January 9, 2011. Nov. 16 The Curator’s Vision, 10:30 a.m. Alcione Amos, curator of Word, Shout, Song, leads a gallery tour and discussion. Nov. 21 Family Across the Sea -56 min. video, 2 p.m. Film focuses on how Lorenzo Dow Turner’s work connected the Gullah people with the people of Sierra Leone. Nov. 23 Black American Coal Miners, 10:30 a.m. Author Nancy Frantel discusses issues of mining and slavery sharing an often neglected aspect of American history. Nov. 27 Hoodoo Medicine: Gullah Herbal Remedies, 1 p.m. Medical anthropologist Faith Mitchell explores Gullah healing practices, root doctors and medicinal plants as covered in her book which is available for sale and signing. REMINDER: All events are free, open to the public and require reservations which may be made at 202.633.4844 unless otherwise indicated. 1901 Fort Pl. SE, Open 10am-5pm daily except Dec. 25. 202.633.4820 anacostia.si.edu. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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Music, She Wrote – The Artistry of Women Composers. Nov. 7, 4:00 PM. The Thomas Circle Singers open their 35th anniversary season in the beautiful acoustics of National City Christian Church with a concert celebrating the musical and poetic contributions of women to choral music. Included will be a performance of Gwyneth Walker’s “A Heart in Hiding,” commissioned for TCS in 2007. $20. 5 Thomas Circle, NW. 202-232-3353. thomascirclesingers.org Anderson House Concert. Nov. 13, 1:30 PM. Julie Mack, vocalist, performs jazz standards and Brazilian music. Free. 2881 Massachusetts Ave. NW (Dupont Circle area)202-7852040. societyofthecincinnati.org “Homegrown: The Music of America” Concert at the Library of Congress. Nov. 17, noon. Carlos Nakai--American Indian Flute Music from Arizona. Free. Coolidge Auditorium in Jefferson Building (First St. between East Capitol St. and Independence Ave. SE). 202-707-5510. loc.gov Organ Recitals at “The Church of the Presidents.” First Wednesday of every month, 12:10 PM. Located across from the White House, this 1815 landmark was designed by architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe and is know as the “Church of the Presidents.” St. John’s Episcopal Church, 16th and H sts. NW (on Lafayette Square). 202-347-8766. stjohns-dc.org Sunday Concerts at the National Gallery of Art. November 7, 14, 21, and 28, 6:30 PM. West Building West Garden Court. The West Building entrance at Sixth St. remains open until 6:30 PM on concert nights. Concert line is 202-842-6941. nga.gov Jazz Night (and fishfry) in Southwest. Fridays, 6:00-9:00 PM. Westminster Presbyterian Church. Local musicians perform and the Southwest Catering Company provides a fish fry 5:30-8:30 PM. $5/general; free/children under 16. Modestly priced food. 400 I St. SW. 202-484-7700. westminsterdc.org/jazz. Malcolm X Dancers and Drummers at Meridian Hill Park. Every Sunday (if the weather is 60 degrees or above and the sun is shining), 3:00 PM-sunset. Drummers and dancers from all walks of life and from every level of drumming abilities, other musicians of all varieties, and spectators of all nationalities and ages come together to create a

wonderful, Africa-oriented expression of creative energies. Free. Malcolm X Park (Meridian Hill Park), 16th and Euclid sts. NW. 202-368-8677. Music at Epiphany. Tuesdays, 12:10-1:00 PM Church of the Epiphany. The music is generally classical in this church known for its great acoustics. On the third Tuesday of each month, the music performed is from another culture or style--you may hear a steel drum band or a sitar. Free. A free-will donation ($5 suggested) will be taken to help support the artists. 1317 G St. NW. 202-3472635. epiphanydc.org Carillon and Peel Bell Recitals. Carillon Recitals on Saturdays, 12:30-1:15 PM. Peel Bell Rehearsals on Tuesdays. 7:30-8:30 PM. Peel bells ring every Sunday at approximately 12:30 PM after the 11:00 AM service. Washington National Cathedral. Manufactured by the John Bellfoundry of Loughborough, England, the smallest bell weighs 17 pounds; the largest 12 tons. The carillon is played via a keyboard and pedals, situated high in the cathedral’s central tower (150 feet above the nave floor) and directly amid the bells. The carillon recital and peel bells are best heard from the Bishop’s Garden. Look for signs as you enter the cathedral grounds. 202-537-6200. nationalcathedral.org Steinway Series of classical music concerts at American Art Museum. Second Sunday of every month, 3:00 PM The Steinway Series is a classical music concert that features the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s refurbished Steinway Concert Grand piano. Free. McEvoy Auditorium, Lower Level American Art Museum (between Seventh and Nineth and and F and G sts. NW.) 202-633-1000. americanart.si.edu Blue Monday Blues. Mondays, 6:00-9:00 PM. Westminster Presbyterian Church. Local musicians perform, and the Southwest Catering Company provides a fish fry from 5:30-8:30 PM. $5/general; free/children under 16. Modestly priced food. 400 I St. SW. 202-484-7700. westminsterdc.org/ blues.htm. Kennedy Center Millennium Stage. Daily (including all holidays), 6:00 PM. The Kennedy Center Grand Foyer. “Performing Arts for Everyone” at the Millennium Stage was instituted to introduce the Kennedy Center to wider audiences by offering free performances, 365 days a year. Free. 202-4441324 or 202-467-4600. kennedy-center.org Magical, Mystical, Musical Machine: Noon Pipe Organ Recital Series. Fridays in November, 12:15-1:00 PM. ...pipe-organ-only focus, a burst of renewed energy, and a fun and interactive approach which will open your eyes to the amazing world of the pipe organ. Free. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle. 202-232-0323. nationalcitycc.org

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Bird Friendly Coffee Talk at Woodend Familiar song-birds in the backyards of the DC area migrate thousands of miles each year to forests in Central America and South America. Baltimore Orioles, Black-throated Warblers, Grosbeaks and dozens of other bird Black-Throated Warbler species spend several months each year in Honduras, Nicaragua, Belize and Panama. Deforestation removes thousands of acres of bird habitat each year. Hear more at a talk by Robert Rice of the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center with commentary by Roy Lara, Honduras Program of Sustainable Harvest International on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 7:30-9:30 PM at the Woodend Sanctuary, Audubon Naturalist Society, 8940 Jones Mill Rd., Chevy Chase, MD. RSVP to trinidadconservationproject@gmail.com or 301-652-9188 x29. important holidays. Weekdays, 7:00 AM-7:00 PM; Saturdays, 7:00 AM-6:00 PM; Sundays, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Flea market and arts and crafts market open Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM. Eastern Market is Washington’s last continually operated “old world” market. On weekends the market area comes alive with farmers bringing in fresh produce, craft and flower vendors, artists, a flea market and street musicians. 200 block of 7th St. SE. 202-544-0083. easternmarketdc.com H Street Farmers’ Market. Saturdays, 9 AM-noon, through Nov. 20. Parking lot in the 600 block of H Street. The market is a producers-only outdoor market offering fruit, vegetables, meats, baked goods, cheese, flowers and more for sale. freshfarmmarket.org

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Capitol Riverfront Farmers’ Market. Thursdays through Nov., 3:00-7:00 PM. New Jersey Avenue and M St. SE, (adjacent to the Navy Yard Metro, New Jersey Avenue exit). Farm-fresh produce, baked goods and more. capitolriverfront.org/calendar/do/riverfron-farmers-market Friends in the Market “Funky Flea Market” with a DJ. Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. New and used clothing, tools, furniture, jewelry, plants, soaps, art, CD’s, videos and electronics. 6th St. NE (north of Florida Ave. beside DC Farmers Market). 202-399-6040. Mi Tierra (Latino) Market at Unity Park. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (weather permitting). 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Unity Park at Champlain St. Euclid St. and Columbia Rd. NW. Mi Tierra market has 18 approved vendors that sell foods and crafts from their native countries in the heart of Adams Morgan. Dupont Circle Farmers’ Market. Sundays year round (rain or shine), 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. The Wall Street Journal and The Financial Times of London named the market one of the top farmers’ markets in the country. During the peak season, there are more than 30 farmers offering fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, cheeses, fruit pies, breads, fresh pasta, cut flowers, potted plants, soaps and herbal products. 20th St. and Mass. Ave. NW, 1500 block of 20th St. NW (between Mass. Ave. and Q St. in the adjacent parking lot of PNC Bank). 202-362-8889. freshfarmmarket.org Georgetown Flea Market. Sundays year around (except

in the case of very inclement weather), 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM. The crowd is as diverse as the items for sale! Antiques, collectibles, art, furniture, rugs, pottery, china, jewelry, silver, stained glass, books and photographs are an example of the available items. 1819 35th St. NW. 202-775-3532. georgetownfleamarket.com Montgomery Farm Women’s Cooperative Market. Inside market open year round, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM. Outside market open year round (weather permitting), Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 7:00 AM-5:00 PM. 7155 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD. 301-652-0100. farmwomensmarket.com Maine Avenue Fish Market. Open 365 days a year. 7:00 AM-9:00 PM. 1100 Maine Ave. SW. 202-484-2722.

SPORTS, DANCE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS Capitol Hill Jazzercise. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6:00-7:00 PM. Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, 201 Fourth St. SE. 202-299-9146. Jazzercise Fab Abs Pilates Style. Mondays through Nov. 15, 7:10-7:55 PM. Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, 201 Fourth St. SE. 202-299-9146. St. Mark’s Yoga Center. Classes emphasize effective breathing, mastery of asanas (comfortably held postures), relaxation, positive thinking, and meditation as elements of healthy spiritual living that promote happiness and true knowledge of self. $70/8 classes in 12 weeks; $50/5 classes in 8 weeks; $70/one month unlimited; $15/single class. 118 Third St. SE. 202-5464964. stmarks.net Fort Dupont Ice Arena Public Skating. Fridays in Oct., noon-1:50 pm; Saturdays in Oct., 11:15 AM-12:15 PM. $5, adults. $4, children and seniors. Skate rental, $3. 3779 Ely Place, SE. 202-584-5007. fdia.org Tai Chi Class. Saturday mornings (except when it’s below zero or very inclement weather), 8:00 AM. Lincoln Park. Dr. David Walls-Kaufman, a Capitol Hill chiro-

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practor, conducts this class every Saturday morning. Please dress comfortably. Free. East Capitol St. between 11th and 13th Sts. 202-544-6035. Kung Fu and Tai Chi at the Historical Society of Washington, DC. Every Saturday (rain or shine). Kung Fu, noon; Tai Chi, 1:00 PM. Suitable for all ages. Kung Fu is a broad term that is used to describe all martial arts of Chinese origin. The ancient art of Tai Chi is a style of Kung Fu that emphasizes internal energy. Free. No RSVP required. Historical Society of Washington, DC, 801 K St. NW (Mount Vernon Square). 202-383-1850. historydc.org Play Bocce (aka Lawn Bowling). Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Garfield Park, Second and F St. SE. Check website for times. BTW, Bocce moves indoors in winter. dcbocce.com Rumsey Pool. Weekdays public swimming, 6:30-9:00 AM; noon-5:00 PM; 6:30-7:30 PM (adult lap swimming only); 7:30-9:00 PM; Saturdays, 1:00-5:00 PM; Sundays, 10:00 AM5:00 PM. Free for DC residents (have ID). 635 North Carolina Ave. SE. 202-724-4495. dpr. dc.gov/dpr Rumsey Pool Water Aerobics. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 PM. Saturday, 8:00-9:00 AM. Rumsey Pool. $25 for 16 sessions. 635 North Carolina Ave. SE. 202-724-4495. Tidal Basin 3K Monthly Run. Third Wednesday of each month, noon. This run is free and informal. West Potomac Park (meet on Ohio Drive at West Basin Drive, near the Tourmobile. stand). 703-505-3567. dcroadrunners. org African Dance Class. Every Monday, 7:158:30 PM. For adults. No prior experience necessary. Walk-ins welcome. THEARC. $10. 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-889-5901. thearcdc. org Yoga Class. Every Saturday, 10:00-11:15 AM. For adults. No prior experience necessary. Walk-ins welcome. THEARC. $10. 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-889-5901. thearcdc.org Pick-up Field Hockey on the Mall. Every Monday (depending on the weather) at 6:00 PM. Meets at the fields in front of the Smithsonian Metro stop for males and females who have a passion for field hockey. No experience necessary. Bring water, shinguards, mouthguard, cleats, a field hockey stick, and either a reversible jersey or a light and dark shirt - no grays please. Free. Yoga & Meditation Mindfulness Classes. Every Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 PM. Prevention Works! Stretch, strengthen, and let go of stress by joining this weekly mindfulness class that combines yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises. After a few yoga stretches that can help sooth aches and tension, we calm and center through meditation. Breathing exercises can also help us pause, energize, cope, and relax. These classes are open to anyone who wants respectfully to join in. No special clothing is required, but you will be asked to take your shoes off during class. Free. 2501

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Benning Rd. NE. 202-588-5580. prevention works.org Roller Skating at Anacostia Park. Skate any time. This is a covered, outdoor skating pavilion. Free. Go east on Penn. Ave. across Anacostia River and make the first right turn onto Fairlawn Ave. and another right onto Nicholson and then into the park. 202-472-3873. East Potomac Driving Range. Open daily except Christmas, 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM. Tuesdays open 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM. The East Potomac Driving Range features 50 covered and 50 uncovered stalls for year-round golf practice. $6 for 51 balls. East Potomac Golf Course, 972 Ohio Dr. SW. 202-554-7660. golfdc.com Langston Driving Range. Open every day except Christmas, sun-up to sun-down. In addition to the driving range, Langston has an 18 hole course, snack bar, pro shop and offers golf lessons. 45 balls, $4.75. 180 balls, $14.25. $2, golf club rental. 26th and Benning Rd. NE. 202-397-8638. golfdc.com Southeast Tennis and Learning Center. Open daily; Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM-9:00 PM; Sunday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM. Four indoor courts. Six outdoor courts. Summer hourly fees at $6 to $10 for adults. Kids 17 and under play for free. 701 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-645-6242. dpr.dc.gov/dpr Free public tennis courts in Ward Six. King Greenleaf Recreation Center, 201 N St. SW; Garfield Park, Third and G sts. SE; Randall Park First and I sts. SW; Rosedale Recreation Center, 1701 Gales St. NE; Sherwood Recreation Center, 640 10th St. NE. All courts are open daily, dawn to dusk. Some are lighted for extended evening play. Courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis for one-hour intervals; extended use of tennis courts requires a permit. Proper shoes and attire is required. 202-671-0314. dpr.dc.gov/dpr

CIVIC LIFE Community Office Hours with Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells. Second Thursday of the month in Southwest and fourth Thursday of the month on H St. NE; both are 8-9:30 AM. All Ward 6 residents encouraged to come out and meet with Wells and members of his staff. Call Wellsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; office for meeting location, 202-724-8072. tommywells.org Champs Links Lunch. Nov. 18, 11:30 AM1:00 PM. (3rd Thursday of every month except August) Location TBA. Goals, Strategies and Setting Benchmarks for Accomplishment. $20. RSVP to Champs @capitolhill.org or 202-547-7788. champsdc.org ANC Meeting for 6-A. Second Thursday, 7:00 PM. Miner Elementary School, 601 15th St. NE. 202-423-8868. anc6a.org ANC Meeting for 6-B. Second Tuesday, 7:00 PM. 535 8th St. SE (The Peoples Church). 202543-3344. anc6b.org ANC Meeting for 6-C. Second Wednesdays, 7:00 PM. Call 202-547-7168 for meeting location. anc6c.org

ANC6C Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Committee Meeting. First Tuesday of every month. 7:00-8:30 PM. To verify the meeting location, contact: ANC6C ABL Committee Chair Anne Phelps at anne.phelps@ gmail.com or (202)6077826. ANC Meeting for 6-D. Second Monday, 7:00 PM. Call 202-554-1795 for meeting location. anc6d.org Orange Hat. Every Friday, 7:30-8:30 PM. An informative, pleasant stroll around the neighborhood to discuss current neighborhood issues and visit areas of interest. Dogs, kids welcome. Rain cancels. Meet at corner of Kentucky, 14th and D sts.SE

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OUT OF TOWN Annual Luminaria at the Soldiers` National Cemetery in Gettysburg. Nov. 21 (If cancelled for bad weather, not rescheduled.) 5:30-9:30 PM. Luminary candles are placed on the graves in the Civil War section of the cemetery at Gettysburg as a testament to the sacrifices made on this battlefield in 1863. 717-338-1243. gettysburgfoundation.org Old Town Alexandria Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Nov. 26, 7:009:00 PM (rain or shine). Enjoy musical entertainment, caroling with a community sing along, and greetings from the Mayor and Santa. Historic Market Square in Old Town, 301 King St., Alexandria, VA. The Garden of Lights (Winter Garden Walk) at Brookside Gardens. Nov. 26Jan. 9. Open daily except Dec. 24 and 25, January 3, 4, 5 and 6; 5:30-9:00 PM on weekdays; 5:30-10:00 PM, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. 940,000 twinkling colorful lights shaped in imaginative displays throughout the gardens. $15 per car on weekdays, $20 on weekends. Brookside Gardens, Wheaton Regional Park, 1800 Glenallan Ave.,Wheaton, MD. montgomeryparks. org/brookside/garden_lights

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Capitol Streets HILL BUZZ By Celeste McCall

oming soon to 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, formerly Remix Vintage Fashion Shop, is Labyrinth Games & Puzzles, a family-friendly store featuring specialty games, to purchase, rent or play right in the store. The shop is the creation of Kathleen Donahue, who has lived on the Hill for six years. Hopefully Kathleen’s new business –which will carry card and board games, chess sets, jigsaw puzzles, dice and other fun things--will pry kids (and adults) away from computer games. “No video games, our games are all de-bugged,” Kathleen told HillBuzz. In addition, they will host gaming events and game lessons and will have space for birthday parties for older children. She is looking for parttime and seasonal help. Schedules are ﬂexible, but she especially needs help in the afternoons (3-7 p.m.) and on weekends. Experience with a wide variety of games, preferably including adult strategy, Euro-style or role playing games, experience working with children and a commitment to excellence in customer service are required. And just in time for the

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Chateau Animaux, 524 Eighth St. SE will soon give way to a pair of restaurants: The upper level will become Nooshi, a spinoﬀ of the Fusion Asian Restaurant and Sushi Bar downtown. Like the parent Nooshi, the Barracks Row newcomer will showcase regional Asian dishes including sushi; the moniker “nooshi” combines “noodle” and “sushi.” Yes, there will be lots of noodle dishes as well as spicy soups, salads and spring rolls. Downstairs will house Moby Dick’s House of Kabob, part of a local, 15-member chain with restaurants in Georgetown, Dupont Circle and elsewhere. Husband Peter has lunched at the Dupont Circle Moby Dick’s and he raved about the succulent chicken kebab. The menu also lists hummus, stuﬀed grape leaves and tempting desserts including baklava. Moby Dick’s also caters; call 202-544-1500 or go to www.mobysonline.com. Look for Nooshi and Moby Dick’s sometime next spring. Meanwhile, Chateau Animaux, which has provided pet food, treats and other gifts since 1994, will close after the end of the year. But partners Dennis Bourgault and Michael Suddath, DVM are searching for a new location on Capitol Hill, we’re told. Barracks Row will still have a pet shop: Pawticulars Pet Boutique, 407 Eighth St. SE, Valerie’s Animal Den, 737 Eighth St. SE, provides pet grooming and boarding, and the Atlas District has Metro Mutts at 508 H St. NE. HillBuzz, who loves to eat, welcomes these two newcomers, and we’ve been wishing for a casual noodle house. But we will miss Chateau Animaux, and we lament the departure of other neighborhood businesses, including Sweet Magnolia, 703 Eighth St. SE, which will reportedly close round the end of December.

Corner facelift If you wandered near Eastern Market last month, you might have noticed scaffolding and cloth sheeting draped all over the Corner Store, our cultural center at 900 South Carolina Ave. SE. Once the neighborhood eyesore, the 150-year old structure had lain vacant for years. After Kris Swanson and Roy Mustelier purchased the building in 2001, they totally renovated it (including scraping away numerous layers

of paint), and transformed it into the gem we cherish today. However, all those years of neglect ﬁnally took their toll. After recent heavy rains, leaks sprang up around the windows, and the original brick walls had to be repaired. Last time we checked, the work appeared almost complete, and the Corner Store continues to host its regular concerts and other cultural activities. Go to After the facade is repainted in the spring, the building will look just like it did before, Swanson told HillBuzz.

Benchmarks And... across the street at Ninth street and Pennsylvania Ave. SE, the often neglected Eleanor Roosevelt Park now has 20 new benches, thanks to a project sponsored by Peter Riehle as an Eagle Scout project. Peter is a member of the Capitol Hill Scouts, Troop 500. For years, the park had deteriorated so badly that we nicknamed it “chicken bone park,” because of all the litter and food scraps there. Now the little triangular space–which also has the George Didden memorial tree--is looking much better. For more information see story in this issue.

NoMa gets greener NoMa, the area north of Massachusetts Ave. NE and the U.S. Capitol, now has 40 new trees. Scattered around eight separate sites, the plantings are a green result of the partnership between NoMa’s Business Improvement District, Casey Trees and DDOT. The partnership with Casey Trees and DDOT will allow BID to plant 71 trees this year, up from 35 last year. Merrit Drucker, Director of Operations for BID, has worked closely with oﬃcials at Casey Trees, DDOT, the National Park Service, and property owners throughout NoMa to organize the planting. The Gospel Rescue Ministries (GRM) Ready-to-Work Clean Team, prepared the sites by removing shrubs and small stumps and applying mulch. Established in 2001, Casey Trees is a Washington-based, not-for-proﬁt organization committed to restoring, enhancing and protecting the tree canopy of the Nation’s Capital. For more information (including volunteering), contact www. caseytrees.org. ★

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Evolve Urban Arts Project Presents “Into The Quietude”

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Quietude: The state of being quiet; tranquility; calmness; stillness. Just in time for the busy holiday season, The Evolve Urban Arts Project announces its upcoming exhibition “Into the Quietude” featuring painter James Halloran and mixed-media artist Lisa Rosenstein. While utilizing diﬀering mediums and approaches to the application on paint on canvas, both artists strive to create works that elicit quiet contemplation from the viewer. Nov. 13 – Jan. 8. Opening reception: Saturday, Nov. 13, 5:00-8:00 PM. 1375 Maryland Ave. NE, Pierce School Loft J. Open Mondays through Thursdays, 1:00-5:00 PM; Fridays, 1:007:00 PM; Saturdays, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM. 202-489-8160. art.evolvedc.com

On the last Tuesday of every month, 5:30-7:00 PM, dine out for Tyler. Mention Tyler and they’ll donate 15% of your purchase to the Tyler PTA. Fusion Grill oﬀers a special kids menu. You can even place your order for take-out. Fusion Grill, 515 Eighth St. SE. 202-546-3874. fusiongrilldc. com

Presentation: Architecture, Architects, and Builders of Hill East CHRS is sponsoring a presentation by EHT Traceries, the architectural history ﬁrm that has been documenting the history of the buildings outside the boundaries of the Capitol

Hill Historic District over the past few years. This presentation marks the completion of the survey of the southeast portion of greater Capitol Hill and will showcase its diverse and handsome building stock, as well as inform us about who designed and built the area. Free. Center City Public Charter School (enter from rear parking lot), 1503 East Capitol St. SE. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 6:30–8:00 PM. chrs.org

Portfolio Critique Seminar at CHAW On Saturday, Nov. 13, 1:00-4:00 PM, artist Lisa Semerad will lead participants in a discussion on what constitutes a great work of art. She will then lead participants in conducting portfolio critiques. Fine and commercial artists should bring up to ﬁve

pieces plus photos of past work. Photographers should bring up to 12 images sorted and edited. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 Seventh St. SE. $60 for CHAL members/$70 for nonmembers. Register at 202-5476839 or at chaw.org

Walking Tour of Hill East Alleys CHRS is sponsoring a walking tour of ﬁve alleys in southeast Capitol Hill: Harrison Alley/Harrison Court (Square 1041); Guethler’ s Court (Square 1042); Fitzhugh Court (Square 1058); King’ s Court (Square 1060); and 15 ½ Street (Square 1075). In the 19th century these alleys contained dwellings. Join Them for a primer on early alley dwellings in Washington, DC, as they trace the history of these alleys. Free. Meet at the northwest corner of 14th and E sts. SE near Safeway. Saturday, Nov. 13, 1:00-2:30 PM. chrs.org

“Black Nativity” Returns to H Street Playhouse “Black Nativity”, a retelling of the Nativity story using Gospel music, will be at the H Street Playhouse Dec. 9 through Jan 2. this holiday season. Tickets are on sale now for $35 general admission ($25 for seniors and under 12). H Street Playhouse, 1365 H St. NE. 202-399-7993, ext. 2. theateralliance.com

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evening of excitement featuring a live DJ, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction! Beautiful You is proud to sponsor this event benefiting the A21 Campaign, fighting against human trafficking. Masquerade/Cocktail attire optional. Party will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30, 7:30-10:30 PM. $25. City View Room, 1957 E St. NW. Contact: Michelle Valadez at 949-742-2217. bethelovecampaign.org

ARTdays at CHAW Saturday, Nov. 13, the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop presents ARTdays, a series of free concerts and visual arts classes for the whole family. Students of all ages will have fun experimenting with clay and creating a pinch or coil pot in a Clay Handbuilding class. CHAW presents sessions at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM at 545 Seventh St. SE. Parents/caregivers must accompany children (no drop-oﬀs please). Free but space is limited so please call 202-547-6839 to reserve your spot. chaw.org.

CHRS Preservation Café Spotlights Preserving Wood Furniture and Cabinets

Blue Iris Florist 547-5777

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Market Poultry 543-7470

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Preserving wood furniture and cabinets will be front and center at the Capitol Hill Restoration Society’s November 19 Preservation Café. Daragh Cassidy will discuss the best ways to care for and maintain wood furniture and cabinetry, including conserving treasured antiques. He will also address simple, minor repairs that homeowners can do. Mr. Cassidy, founder and owner of Galway Bay Woodworks on Capitol Hill, previously worked at the Museum of American History for nine years as a cabinetmaker and exhibits specialist. Free. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 6:30-7:15 PM. Ebenezers Coﬀeehouse, Second and F sts. NE.

sional learning for children that supports academic success, promotes healthy living, encourages community involvement, and increases cultural awareness. has full-day or half-day options and a Space Sharing Program perfect for families with a nanny or stay-at-home mom or dad. Thursdays, 9:45–10:45am. Schedule an observation and tour Northeast Stars, learn about Montessori methods, and watch students and teachers in action! Contact Ms. Munira Basir at nestars@verizon.net or 202.399.2208.

FotoWeek DC Night Gallery Saturday, Nov. 6 through Saturday, Nov. 13, visitors will be treated to a dazzling display of large-scale projections of photographs selected from the collections of the National Museum of the American Indian. This year’s FotoWeek Night Gallery images highlight award-winning photography with contemporary themes of social and political importance. Images will be displayed on the Museum’s west wall facing Fourth St. SW. National Museum of the American Indian, Fourth St. and Independence Ave. SW. 202-6331000. nmai.si.edu

DDOT Presents Updated DC Streetcar Plan The District Department of Transportation has presented an updated comprehensive DC Streetcar System Plan to the DC Council for review and approval. The plan details DDOT’s plans for the design, construction and operation of the system and covers topics such as operations, safety, fare collection, and funding. The document speciﬁes how DDOT plans to complete the two streetcar lines already under construction, the H Street/Benning Rd Line and the Anacostia Initial Line Segment, and lays out the plans for additional extensions in Wards 7 and 8. It also includes the completed DC Transit Future System Plan – the District’s ﬁrst comprehensive streetcar system plan. DDOT is planning a 37-mile, 8-line streetcar system with service across the city. The complete plan is now posted at ddot.dc.gov/DCStreetcar.

The edge in this race goes to Monica Warren-Jones, with her more realistic sense of the state school board’s mission and her advocacy of high standards and best practices.

Retirement Dinner for Officer Rita Hunt-Martin A retirement dinner will be held for Officer Rita HuntMartin of the First District Substation, MPD, on Saturday, Dec. 6, 8:00 PM-midnight. Officer Hunt-Martin served her entire career (28 1/2 years) on Capitol Hill. The party will take place at the Capitol Ballroom, Washington Navy Yard Conference Center. Tickets are $45 and includes buffet dinner and gift. There will be a cash bar. A short program is planned and dancing for the remainder of the evening. For tickets and additional information please contact Celia Smith, 301-328-6271 or Officer Sylvia Holloman at the substation, 202-698-0068 between hours of 6:00 AM-2:00 PM.

Romeo & Juliet: Choose Your Own Ending You vote. A diﬀerent play every night performed by the Impressionable Players at The Shop, 607 New York Ave. NW. Nov. 10, 7:00 PM; Nov. 11, 9:45 PM, Nov. 13, noon, Nov. 14, 8:45 PM; Nov. 21, 2:45 PM. $20. CapitalFringe.org

-The Washington Post “Monica Warren-Jones is the best choice for Ward 6 for the DC State Board of Education.” -Tommy Wells, Ward 6 Council Member “As President of the State Board of Education, it is my view that Monica has demonstrated a clear commitment to support and continue to work on education reform initiatives” -Ted Trabue President, DC State Board of Education

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Brass Knob Back Doors Warehouse Closing Forever The Brass Knob Back Door’s Warehouse at 57 N St, NW is closing. It boasts one of the largest collections of architectural salvage and historic building materials and artifacts in the MidAtlantic region. The owners are liquidating the entire contents of the 20,000 square foot store. Once in a life time deals are waiting to be discovered among the tens of thousands of items from antique Chestnut doors to signs from Eastern Market. All items are on sale and all offers considered. Discounts available on bulk orders. Salvage yards and wholesalers welcome, but first come first served. Open Mon-Sat, 10:30 AM-6:00 PM. 202-265-0587. thebrassknob. com/backdoors capitalcommunitynews.com ★ 37

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Salman Rushdie, “Luka and the Fire of Life” at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue On Wednesday, Nov. 17, 7:00 PM, hear Salman Rushdie speak about his new novel “Luka and the Fire of Life.” With the same imagination that has made Salman Rushdie one of the great storytellers of our time, Luka and the Fire of Life revisits the magic-infused, intricate world he ﬁrst brought to life in the modern classic Haroun and the Sea of Stories. This new novel centers on Luka, Haroun’s younger brother, who must save his father from certain doom by traveling to the Magic World and stealing the Fire of Life. Thus begins a quest full of unlikely creatures, strange alliances, and seemingly in-

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Leaf Collection Begins November 8 The 2010-2011 leaf season will run Nov. 8 through Jan. 15. During this time, leaves will be vacuumed from each street at least twice. New brochures announcing the fall/winter leaf collection season will be mailed to residents. The 2010-2011 leaf collection schedule will be posted on dpw.dc.gov. You can view the schedule by selecting “Education and Outreach” and then “Brochures and Fact Sheets.”

Poetry at Noon at the Library of Congress On Tuesday, Nov. 16, “Insider/ Outsider Experiences” will feature David Gewanter, Carol V. Davis and Joseph Ross. They will use poetry to convey the feeling of life from the perspective of an insider or an outsider. The readings will take place from noon-1:00 PM in the Whittall Pavilion on the ground ﬂoor of the Thomas Jeﬀerson Building, 10 First St. SE. This event is free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations are needed. 202-707-5394. loc.gov

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Ford’s Theatre Launches Fundraising Brick Campaign

Ford’s Theatre Society invites the public to purchase bricks in honor of individuals, organizations and others to benefit the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Campaign and the construction of the new Center for Education and Leadership. A multi-floored facility, the Center will feature permanent and rotating exhibits focusing on the aftermath of Lincoln’s assassination and Lincoln’s continuing legacy, and will be the future site of the Ford’s Theatre Society education studios with programs serving students locally and nationwide. Each 4-inch-by-8-inch brick is available for $250 and can be engraved with personal names, or names of companies, schools and organizations. No numbers or special logos are available. Bricks will be installed on the sidewalk in front of Ford’s Theatre, its new lobby and the Star Saloon on Tenth St. NW . Those interested in purchasing bricks may do so online at www.fords.org. Individuals should contact the Ford’s Theatre Society Campaign Office

From now through Dec. 26, buy one general admission ticket from 9:00-11:00 AM on Saturday or Sunday and get another ticket free. Newseum tickets are valid for two consecutive days. Tickets are $19.95 plus tax for adults, $17.95 plus tax for seniors (65 and older)and students, $12.95 plus tax for youth (7 to 13), and free for ages 6 and under. Early Bird tickets available only at the Newseum admissions desk. Newseum at 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW is open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. 888-639-7386. newseum.org

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The Real Vincent C. Gray Relative Newcomer to District Politics Takes Helm as City’s Mayor

ard 7 Councilmember Yvette Alexander remembers her first time encountering the man who would become the sixth mayor of the District of Columbia, Vincent Condol Gray. It was the early ‘90s, and she was at a memorial at Rankin Chaplin, at Howard University, for Ray, a friend who passed suddenly. Ray was an employee at the D.C. Department of Human Services, and the agency’s director was delivering a moving speech. “I remember thinking, ‘Wow,’ either Ray is very important or that Vincent Gray is sincerely a concerned, compassionate guy,” Alexander said. “You hardly ever see an agency head attend an employee’s funeral. Far less say anything. He wasn’t even his supervisor.” Afterwards, Alexander headed over to Gray to tell him how much she appreciated what he said. “I wasn’t sure I’d ever see him again,” she added, “but I wanted him to know. “ Almost 20 years have passed, but this incident still resonates with Alexander, even as she works with her Ward 7 neighbor on the Council dais. This simple act showed her who Gray was—and is—beyond the politician. Another person who experienced his compassion firsthand is his brother-in-law, Kenneth Goodson. After suffering his first heart attack in 1993, Goodson said, “Vince was the first person there,” at the hospital to visit, even before his parents or his younger sister, Gray’s wife, Loretta, who passed away in 1998. “I tell people, this isn’t just my brother-in-law,” Goodson said. “This is my brother.” 44 H HillRag | November 2010

By Michelle Phipps-Evans Longtime Ward 7 resident, Paul Savage, has known Gray for more than 20 years. “Vincent Gray, to his credit, is not a classic politician,” said Savage who lives in the Hillcrest neighborhood, where Gray has lived for 25 years. “He came to elected office rather late. [He is] a man of impeccable honesty and integrity. As a politician, what makes Vincent Gray successful is his ability to build consensus and coalitions.” Another friend and neighbor, Miles Steele III, said Gray’s public life saw a “meteoric rise to the top,” which began in 2004 when he ran against and beat then-Ward 7 councilmember, Kevin Chavous. In 2006, he won Council chair after Linda Cropp vacated the seat to run for mayor. Then recently, he ran as the Democratic candidate for mayor, which he won. “I like his professional demeanor, ethical conduct and his management skills,” Savage added. “These skills will be tested mightily during the next four years when he becomes our mayor.” This compassionate side of the 67year-old Gray may surprise those who glean their knowledge about him from the newspapers. However, to friends and family, this is the caring, attentive and funny man they know. “When you get to know him,” Goodson said, “he loves to tell jokes. He loves this city. And he loves those Redskins.” Alexander agreed. “He is serious but he’s an approachable man with a big heart. ”

Listening to the People

It was a warm Sunday morning in October. Gray was wearing a dark-

colored V-neck sweater, with a white shirt peeping out as he casually walked into Denny’s on Benning Road, NE, for an early afternoon breakfast. His presence was not lost on patrons, many returning from church, and the owners, that the city’s second most powerful politician was dining comfortably at Denny’s among the residents who elected him. As he ate, a 40something-yearold man hollered from his seat, three tables away, “Chairman Gray, we’re glad you’re in there. We needed to get Fenty out.” A woman interrupted him to endorse an agency head she works with. “We’re happy with her, I thought you should know that,” she said. Another asked if he could take a photo of the chairman with his cell phone. With each, he was gracious, responsive and attentive.

Gray joked that the job as Council chairman cannot compare to his pending job as mayor. “I thought I used to be in the public eye on the Council, but this is far more than that,” he said about becoming mayor on Nov. 2.”It’s absolutely something else.” A Scorpio, Gray will celebrate his Nov. 8, birthday as the new mayor.

Growing up

Gray grew up in a one-bedroom apartment in northeast Washington. His older brother, James, is 12 years his senior. His mother, Elizabeth, was from North Carolina and his father, James, from Southern Maryland. Neither finished high school. “My father worked his way up as far as he could go,” Gray said, at his job at Freedman’s Hospital. “He drove a taxi cab at night. He wanted us to do better.” His mother, a homemaker, “never had to work a day in her life.” His father died when he was 19. Gray’s mother died seven years ago, one year before he won the Ward 7 seat. Before attending George Washington University to earn a bachelor’s and completeing all the coursework toward his master’s degree in clinical psychology, and where he pledged in the Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity, Gray attended Paul Laurence Dunbar Senior High School. Known as Vint, he was involved in activities including first baseman on the baseball team, major in the Cadet Corp, president of the chemistry club, vice president of the senior homeroom, and more. On his senior photo, he wrote he wanted to be a pediatrician.

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One decision he regrets was not pursuing professional baseball, especially when he had an opportunity to try out with two major league teams. Afterwards he said, ‘I will not make another decision based on anxiety.’” That may have been a reason he accepted the job to head up the Department of Human Services under Mayor Sharon Pratt Kelly. The dysfunctional agency had 10 directors in 12 years. It was his leadership there, between 1991 and 1994, which his Democratic opponent, Adrian Fenty, tried to use to paint Gray as moving the city backward to when the government was arguably at its worst. “It engenders resentment on the part of the people,” he insisted, “trying to portray me as a Marion Barry person. I never worked for Marion Barry.” Heading up the agency was challenging, but he saw an “opportunity to do something important for

the people.” While there, he developed his belief that “a paycheck is fine but there are other important things that make people feel appreciated,” he said. “On so many days, you ask staff to go above and beyond the call of duty.” During his tenure as Council chair, he hosted the first-of-its-kind, summer backyard barbeque at his home to mark his staff ’s years of service, and to simply say thanks. “I think it’s a good move,” said Venious Parker, the longest-serving staffer at 36 years. “We’ve never been to anyone’s home.” Gray’s reputation for his advocacy for the developmentally disabled at the Association for Retarded Citizens of DC, (now the Arc) is widely known. But Goodson said he remembered how the Kennedy and the Shriver families were impressed by Gray’s work with Special Olympics. Later, he became founding executive director at Covenant House Washington, a faith-based, nonprofit serving homeless and at-risk youth. During his decade there, he helped shape it into one of the most effective of its kind, leading a $6.5 million campaign to build a new community service center in southeast. “I thought, what a challenge,” he said. “I was among its first staff; now it has 21 different locations. I was loving every minute of it.” Here, he further honed his compassion for the young, and encouraged them to use their voice. He has chaired monthly Council youth hearings with ongoing participation from the youth.

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mentally challenged, the homeless, economically and socially depressed individuals and at-risk youth. But there is one more group he strongly advocates for— animals. For that, he is grateful to Loretta, who stood with him through 27 years of marriage and two children, Jonice and Vincent Carlos. Mrs. Gray was a teacher at Winston Education Center in the D.C. Public School System. “My wife was an animal activist,” Gray said. “We’ve always had cats and dogs around the house. She found our cat on the street.” Samurai, who is about 16, is a streetwise cat, Gray said. Gray became a member of the Washington Humane Society’s board. “My sister loved animals” Goodson recalled. “She would adopt animals, people, anybody who was downtrodden.” Goodson said he remembered when, in 1964, he met a young, “cool guy,” that his kid sister brought to their northeast home. “He came in an MG convertible so I thought he was flashy. But after meeting him, I began to think, “how could he be so young, so driven.” Gray was 24. The next thing, Goodson recalled, the entire family was watching Gray play football in the fall; then basketball in the winter. Then, when he thought it was all done, baseball in the spring. After his sister and Gray were married June 19, 1971, at St. Augustine Catholic Church on V Street, NE, Goodson said they worked well together, and for long hours, mainly on issues for people with mental disabilities. “They were a charming couple,” said Goodson, “Vince and Loretta could have easily been the Barack and Michelle Obama of their time.” Every year, for the past 12 years, according to Goodson, Gray puts his favorite picture of her in a July issue of The Washington Post’s obituary section, telling her how much she is missed and loved. He said Gray is exactly what the District needs. “I think the city needs somebody who cares, and wants to bring it together,” Goodson added. “The city is in need of healing.” H

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The Recession Strikes Again Poverty’s Rising But Revenues Are Falling By Jenny Reed and Ed Lazere

ust two weeks after DC’s primary election, some troubling news arrived: thousands of DC families have been driven into poverty by the recession. Child poverty, in particular, has skyrocketed. Within days, we also learned that the District faces yet another budget shortfall due to falling tax collections, this time for the ﬁscal year that started October 1.

The challenges facing Mayor Gray are great — and he hasn’t even taken office yet. How DC’s leaders choose to resolve our fiscal troubles will greatly affect how the city and its residents come out of the recession. Mayor Fenty has imposed a hiring freeze and told agencies to hold back on other costs, giving him and the Council time to work out a more detailed budget-balancing plan. That plan will be presented, debated, modified and approved in the next month. Some have argued for a cuts-only approach focused on education and human services. But reducing education spending could imperil the future of DC’s school reforms, and cutting human services funding would put the greatest burden on struggling families hurt most by the downturn, through reduction of services like childcare, affordable housing, or job training. Moreover, children 48 ★ HillRag | November 2010

who don’t have three meals a day and a stable place to sleep often don’t succeed in school, and family stress from poverty can result in higher incidences of child neglect. In other words, there’s a high cost to poverty, and it’s not simply ﬁnancial. It’s time for the District to take a more balanced approach. Additional cuts in services are inevitable, but revenue increases are needed, too. Both Gray and the new Council Chair, Kwame Brown, have acknowledged the possible need for tax increases. Unlike its neighbors, DC has not raised any of its core taxes in a meaningful way in the recession. And due to tax cuts made before the recession, taxes paid by most DC households are the lowest in the region. Some kind of tax increase, focused on those most able to pay, is reasonable at this point.

Rising Unemployment and Poverty It’s not hard to understand why poverty is on the rise. The District hit a record-setting 12 percent unemployment rate at the start of 2010, as tens of thousands of residents lost their jobs. Many of these workers were living paycheck to paycheck and had little ﬁnancial protection when the economic tsunami hit. The impact of the recession has been especially devastating for some of our neighbors. Three

in 10 DC children now live below the poverty line, less than $22,000 a year for a family of four. And 14,000 more District residents fell into deep poverty — reporting income below half of the poverty line — in just two years. This increase means that one in ten DC residents now live on less than $11,000 a year. Can you even imagine trying to live in DC on less than $11,000 a year?

Falling Tax Collections, Big Budget Shortfalls It’s important to keep DC’s rising economic insecurity in mind as we turn to another troubling number — the $175 million budget shortfall. It’s not hard to understand how this happened, either. High unemployment means people are earning and spending less. The downturn also walloped the savings of many residents, reducing capital gains income. As a result, the city is collecting less in income and sales tax revenue to support basics like schools, public safety, and parks and recreation centers. Falling revenue collections have lead to successive rounds of budget cuts over the past three years. As presumptive Mayor Vincent Gray recently said: “We have not only cut to the bone, we are down to the bone marrow.” A closer look at the largest parts of DC’s budget shows that health and human services have been cut the most despite dramatic increases in need for assistance. As one example, the city is now at a point where it cannot provide emergency shelter to all families with children who literally have no place to go, not even a friend’s couch. The risk we take with

cutting even more is it might go beyond the bone and hit an artery—and the impact for our city could be catastrophic. The hiring freeze – if maintained – would mean important initiatives cannot be fully implemented. The Healthy Schools Act – which aims to improve the nutritional content of school meals -cannot be launched. The Fire Department can’t maintain staﬃng, potentially leading to higher overtime costs. Council member Catania’s hope to improve mental health services for DC’s stressed children cannot go forward. New libraries will continue to be understaﬀed. The list goes on.

A Balanced Approach: Revenue Increases and Budget Cuts The solution to these problems isn’t easy or shortterm. Despite falling tax collections, it’s important to maintain investments in our neighbors and in the services that are fundamental to DC’s quality of life – and therefore to our future. Given that, is it really unreasonable to try to preserve funding for education and other services, even if that requires some level of tax increase? Look at our neighbors. Maryland has raised income and sales taxes. The Virginia suburbs have raised property tax rates. What about the District? The only increase in one of DC’s major revenue sources is a temporary ¼ cent increase in our sales tax. Meanwhile, the city spent much of the past decade cutting property taxes for businesses and residents and cutting income taxes. That leaves us at the point where taxes for middle-income families are now the lowest in the region. Areport from the DC Fiscal

Policy Institute shows that a DC family of four earning $100,000 pays more than $2,000 less in income and property taxes than families in Fairfax, Arlington or Montgomery counties and more than $4,000 less than families in Prince George’s – primarily due to the city’s very low residential property taxes. DC’s income taxes also are lower than in Maryland and only a bit higher than in Virginia at this income level. It doesn’t matter if you live in Palisades, Petworth or Penn Branch—we all want a city that provides a good quality of life and opportunities for everyone to succeed. Simply taking a cuts-only approach to our budget will make it harder for our neighbors to get back on their feet in the still-shaky economy, which means less income and sales tax revenue, more strain on social services, and less money for teachers, trash collection, bike lanes—you name it. Taking away these opportunities jeopardizes the past investments we have already made and the future prosperity of our city. By maintaining our investments in education, providing literacy and job training for our out-of-work neighbors, and keeping the quality of life in our city strong, we can help prevent the economic divides in our city from growing even more – and ensure we all come out the recession stronger. Reed and Lazere are staﬀ of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (www. dcfpi.org), which conducts research on tax and budget issues that aﬀect low- and moderate-income DC residents. ★

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Lobster Truck Rolls Into A Row Not To Everyone’s Taste, But It Will Be Back By Maggie Hall

astern Market traders have declared war on mobile food vendors. They have launched an urgent campaign to get legislation quickly into place that will control the unregulated manner in which the mobile vendors are currently allowed to do business. As delicious, and as culinaryinspired, as the tasty truck oﬀerings might be -- and as huge as the hoards are that swarm to them on a mere “twitter” -- the bricksand-mortar establishments don’t want them on their patch. The demand for action was triggered by the Oct. 2 appearance of the famed Lobster Roll Truck -- which illegally occupied a metered parking space for over four hours and attracted such a crowd that the sidewalk was constantly blocked. Customers scoﬀed their $15 lobster rolls at outdoor tables in nearby restaurants and cafes. By expressing concerns over the way the largely ungoverned mobile goodies operate, the Eastern Market community is joining not just a city-wide debate, but one that is raging in cities coast-to-coast, over roaming “hautecuisine”. The main argument against the vendors is that the trucks get away far too lightly when it comes to over50 ★ HillRag | November 2010

head. They do not face hefty property taxes, utility bills, insurance premiums, pay roll, or the myriad of other costs demanded by the multitude of regulations imposed on regular retailers. Another bone of contention is the way in which sales tax is imposed. They do not pay on gross revenue. Instead a quarterly fee of $375 is

charged. Which translates to “nothing” on a big day like the Lobster Truck reaped; it probably coined upwards of $6,000 on its controversial visit to the Market. In his ﬁnal days in oﬃce, Mayor Adrian Fenty has let it be known that he is keen for DC to come-up with legislation that would set a national

standard. But the Eastern Market area traders are more concerned about getting regulations, speciﬁc to the community, in place swiftly. They want to prevent a repeat of the lobster roll invasion. It started like so many food truck appearances, with a “twitter” alerting people to where it was going to be. As is the Lobster Truck’s way, it got one of its “twitter” followers to bag a parking space for it, in exchange for a discounted roll. Even before the truck rolled up there were 150 salivating lobster-lovers waiting. And the line just grew and grew. The business most impacted by the Lobster Truck was Marvelous Market. The truck parked right outside -- creating such chaos and unruliness the police were called. Which led to complaints about the police, when they did nothing to move the truck on -- though two $25 tickets were issued --despite it clearly violating the parking regulations. And in a pricey irony, when owner Seth Shapiro arrived to try and sort out the situation, he pulled up behind the truck, put his hazards on - and promptly got a $30 ticket for parking illegally. But, with wonderful magnanimity, Seth does not want to drive the Lobster Truck, or any other mobile food vendor, out of the area. He just doesn’t want them doing business

outside his business, or any other restaurant or café. He said: “The concept is new and innovative and I’m all for competition, but the mobile food vendors must be mindful of the community they’re operating in. I don’t want to get rid of them, but they have to play nice. Which means they shouldn’t park outside the entrance to any business, blocking the entrance, hindering sales.” Tom Glasgow, who operates the Market Luncheon inside Eastern Market, questioned why the Lobster Truck even came. “Surely, the idea for them is to go to areas not served by restaurants and cafes. And when the Lobster Truck turned-up the police seemed helpless.” And Jose Canales, who trades inside the Market and owns Tortilla Café opposite, stressed the main objections: “We are here six days a week, we’re here in rain, shine, snow and sleet. We’re a fresh-food market with restaurants and cafes, with enormous over-heads. This is not the place for mobile food trucks.” A sentiment shared by regular Market user 24-year-old Matt Duckworth, of H St, NE, who works downtown with a lobbying ﬁrm. “It ruins the tradition of the market. I don’t come here to buy from a foodtruck that I can buy from any day of the week in Northwest,” he said. Eastern Market Row Association held a meeting to hammer out the concerns. Ken Golding, the President, reported: “The Lobster Truck upset everybody. But we were assured by the Eastern Market management that they’re looking for alternative

sites for the mobile food vendors.” Market manager Barry Margeson later revealed that, in a bid to keep both traders and customers happy, there was a proposal in the works. It involves allowing one foodtruck at a time, on a rota basis, parking alongside the swimming pool plaza. It’s awaiting consideration from the various groups representing the market area, including the Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee, which was not scheduled to meet until early November. And that proposal looks as though it will prevent any further disruption by the Lobster Truck. The operator, Leland Morris -- who, co-incidentally is a Hill resident and loves and uses the Market all the time -- revealed: “We’re in negotiations with the Market management to be a regular vendor. It’s going to be a winwin situation, which will allow us to be a good and positive force in the community.” But the food-truck phenomena is just the beginning of the “gourmet-on-the-go” trend at the Market. There is a move to bring more “prepared food” stalls in at the weekend. Applications for supplying “delicious” products from an “attractive” static stand, had to be submitted by October 15. The criteria for a successful application is that the item being served has to be of “high quality, interesting and unique” to Eastern Market. It also has to be easy to eat while walking around. But Jose Canales is not happy about the development. “The management is making a big mistake. It’s totally oﬀ-track. They’re forgetting we’re primarily a fresh-food market.” Explaining the thinking behind increasing the food stalls on the swimming pool plaza, Market manager Barry Margeson said: “We have to weigh the interests and needs of everyone.” ★

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NEWS ANC 6A By Roberta Weiner

ANC Protests Alcohol Board Actions Stepping out of its more traditional role of protesting the alcoholic beverage licenses of establishments that violate local regulations, ANC 6A has voted to protest the conduct of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC). For more than six years, the ANC has worked with local liquor stores, restaurants and bars to successfully negotiate a standard Voluntary Agreement (VA) covering the way establishments will conduct themselves and relate to the community. The signed agreement is then filed with the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA). And for more than six years, there has been no problem with the agreements. The standard form is a template, with occasional modifications for individual unique circumstances, that provides a level playing field for all the licensees. However, with the appointment of a new Chair, Charles Brodsky, VAs that were routinely accepted by the Board are now routinely rejected and are returned to the ANC with instructions to revise the agreement with language dictated by the Board’s legal staff. While this problem is not exclusive to ANC 6A, this Commission voted to take action, and voted to send a letter to Councilmember Jim Graham, whose City Council committee has oversight over ABRA, (and who, according to ABL Committee Chair Mary Beatty, appears to be 52 ★ HillRag | November 2010

sympathetic to ABRA’s position) outlining the problem and seeking action. (Commissioner Nick Alberti, who sits on the ABC Board, was not present for the discussion of the issue or the vote.) According to the ANC’s Alcoholic Beverage and Licensing (ABL) Committee Chair Mary Beatty, after complaining to the Board, the Commission was promised that there would be a rulemaking to clarify the new standards for agreements, but no rulemaking has occurred and VAs continue to be rejected. As stated in the letter to Councilmember Graham, the ANC has been requested “stripping all language which references DC law, which restates DC law, or which ABRA deems to be unenforceable.” The letter points out that not only is there beneﬁt to stating the law, but sometimes it is necessary. Beyond that, there are provisions in a VA that are enforced by the ANC through public pressure, rather than the ability to level a ﬁne. “We can cite numerous instances in which public pressure or negative attention by the ANC has created tremendous leverage in satisfying neighborhood concerns.”

Bringing “Negative Attention” to Problems at XII The license for XII, the H Street club, is up for renewal, and, after several complaints from nearby residents, and reported violations of its VA, the ANC has determined to take action. The ABL Committee e-mailed three invitations to XII owner Bernard Gordon and an ABRA investigator to its September meeting but neither appeared. (Mr. Gordon, who was

present at the ANC meeting, said that the invitation had been sent to his personal email, not his business address, and he had not seen them.) There had been an ABRA report of a felony assault inside the establishment that sent a woman to the hospital in an ambulance, the latest of ten complaints and investigations against the club. Ms. Beatty catalogued the four ﬁnes the club has paid to ABRA, the calls answered by the MPD, even a shooting after a Gallaudet homecoming event at the club last year. While there have been several incidents of violent behavior at the club, most of the complaints have been for excessive noise, and commissioners and community members alike were frank in their views. “Three years ago, I sat down with Mr. Gordon and he said he would do noise mitigation. He has disregarded the neighbors and been disrespectful,” said Commissioner Bill Schultheiss. One neighbor of the club, it was reported, had to move, because their child couldn’t sleep. Mr. Gordon reported that he has soundproofed and triple-paned the windows and back hallway, and eventually closed oﬀ the windows because of neighborhood complaints. Chair Kelvin Robinson suggested that the issue deserved more community input and there should be more of a record from the community. Ms. Beatty responded that because of the date of the renewal hearing, “we only have one chance to do this, and that’s tonight.” She said that there is a record of constituent complaints, and at the suggestion of a resident, and the urging of Mr. Robinson, she said she

would include comparative data on complaints ﬁled about establishments on H Street. The ANC then voted 51-1 (Mr. Alberti was not present for the discussion or the vote) to protest the license renewal for XII.

City-Owned H Street Property Development To Finally Move Forward Stan Wall and Jared Kahn, the principals in Wall Development, brought the news to the ANC that the longawaited development of three surplus properties at 1113-1117 H Street NE is about to begin, with a City Council hearing to declare the property surplus scheduled for November 10th. The plans are moving forward after a threeyear delay caused by the economic downturn, because the developers have been able to identify financing. Development plans for the location include 16 residential units and ground floor retail. The specific plans for the project were scheduled to be discussed at the October Planning, Zoning and Economic Development Committee meeting. A neighborhood resident expressed concern about the condition of the alley behind the property, and was told that it was an issue that could be taken up at the PZE Committee meeting. One interesting point that was made by community resident Margaret Hollwill is that H Street has no public space like Eastern Market and it would be important to have such a public gathering space in the community.

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Heard from Scott Magnuson of the Argonaut, the H Street restaurant, that as well as renovating the ﬁre-damaged interior of the establishment, he plans to submit an application to ABRA for a substantial change to his license and to the Public Space committee for an expansion of the patio, which will include a partial covering. He said it will have lots of plants (he’s doing that in partnership with Frager’s). The issues will be discussed at the ABL and Transportation Committees and return to the full ANC for a vote. • Voted unanimously to approve a budget for 2010-2011. The ANC voted to increase the amount of funds allotted for grants to $15,000. • Heard that the BikeShare docking station at Lincoln Park was not in a good location and that there was a meeting scheduled at which it would be discussed. The next meeting of ANC 6A will be held on Thursday, November 11, at 7 pm at Miner Elementary School, 601 15th Street NE. ★

ANC 6B By Gwyn Jones

oncerns over the rapid changes in Capitol Hill’s business district and along 8th Street in particular have prompted the ANC’s Retail Mix Task Force to host open hearings in collaboration with the Capitol Hill Association of Merchants and Professionals (CHAMPS). Bill Phillips, CHAMPS president, said that the two groups hope to form a roundtable “to see where we might go with this.” Norman Metzger, chair of the ANC 6B Retail Mix Task Force, pointed out that Georgetown and Adams Morgan have both dealt with similar issues and suggested that the roundtable could invite ANC com-

missioners who have been involved in dealing with strategies such as liquor license moratoria to stem the influx of new restaurants and bars. Metzger stressed that the task force is not advocating a moratorium on Capitol Hill, but that it is looking into the pros and cons and how other ANCs’ experiences might apply to ANC 6B. Phillips said that the series of meetings and open hearings could start in December or January and likely finish in June. Comments during the Community Speakout section of the agenda affirmed the need for such hearings, as several residents regretfully noted the displacement of retail establishments by new restaurants along 8th Street. “We did not choose to live in an Adams Morgan environment,” one resident said, noting that the shift from retail to restaurants along 8th Street would have significant impacts on parking, trash and rodents. “Let’s take a breather and put a moratorium on liquor licenses,” another resident encouraged the ANC. “Once a liquor license is in place, it’s hard to go back to retail because the value per square foot is too high.” Although concerns were high regarding new licenses, the ANC’s Alcohol Beverage Commission (ABC) Committee’s recommendations to support the renewal of six establishments’ licenses met with no opposition, either at the committee meeting or at the ANC meeting. The recommended renewals include: Hawk ‘N Dove, 329 Pennsylvania Ave. SE; Li’l Pub, 655 Pennsylvania Ave. SE; Phase I, 525 8th St. SE; The Old Siam, 406 8th St. SE; Tune Inn Restaurant, 331 ½ Pennsylvania Ave. SE; and Wisdom, 1423 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. One new license was recommended for approval: for Ba Bay, to be located at 633 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. This new restaurant is located in a space that was previously a restaurant and met with no opposition from the community. The ANC voted unanimously to support the new license application and stipulated license conditioned upon execution of a “Voluntary Agreement.” This stipulated license will permit the estab-

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ANC to Weigh in on D.C. Office of Planning Zoning Proposal on PUDs Responding to a proposal before the ANCE from the D.C. Office of Planning proposal to amend language on Comprehensive Zoning Regulations Review, Vice Chair Ken Jarboe pointed out to his fellow commissioners that there could be an opportunity to affect how ANCs can deal with developers’ proposed amenities packages that accompany Planned Unit Development (PUD) proposals. When a developer proposes a development as a PUD, that developer must provide an “amenities package” as part of the proposal. In effect, in exchange for the developer being able to exceed certain zoning or other limitations on the proposed development, the developer must provide a package of amenities that benefit the surrounding community, such as public green space, grants to local organizations, streetscape amenities, etc . Currently ANCs must either accept or reject a PUD amenities package in its entirety when reviewing PUD proposals. They may not add or delete anything from these packages, which could limit the potential benefit to the community, according to Jarboe. He sees the Office of Planning zoning language proposal as an opportunity to deal with this issue, giving ANC’s the ability to ask for additions to a developer’s amenities package. Comments will be provided to the Office of Planning. It was also recommended that the Office of Planning and Zoning Commission deal separately with another part of the proposed language, which deals with street frontage limitations on eating and drinking establishments – essentially how many such establishments can be in one area. Jarboe noted that this particular section, which could have significant impact on an area like Capitol Hill, is buried within the technical language of the rest of the proposed rewrite and needs to be evaluated separately. The commissioners agreed unanimously to refer this item to the Retail Mix Task Force. 54 ★ HillRag | November 2010

Eastern Market Update Commissioner Norman Metzger reported on the Sept. 29 Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee (EMCAC) meeting. The EMCAC is considering several proposals: • Visiting Vendors – Proposal to simplify pre-approval of guest vendors from outside DC, Maryland and Virginia. Each vendor is limited to once every 6 months. • Food Trucks – Proposal to allow a different food truck to sell at the market each week at a charge of $100 per day. The proposed start date would be Nov. 6, and the trucks would be parked in a parking spot on the northwest side of the natatorium. At least one EMCAC member was concerned that the food truck could take business away from the fresh food vendors. • Monday Farmer’s Market – Proposal to have a farmer’s market on Monday’s from 3-8 p.m. starting April 4, 2011. The market would use the outdoor Farmer’s line, and the EMCAC is projecting 16 organic farmers and 20 arts and crafts vendors. The final proposal will be brought to the ANC. New EMCAC officers are: Donna Scheeder, chair; Chuck Burger, cochair; Monte Edwards, secretary; and Barbara Eck, secretary.

Other Actions The ANC considered recommendations of its Planning & Zoning Committee on several projects: • Voted unanimously to oppose the project at 1229 E Street SE, per the committee recommendations. Despite eﬀorts of the parties to come to an amicable solution, the project is still deemed too large and not in keeping with the character of the neighborhood, and is opposed by at least two neighbors. The ANC chair will designate a representative to appear before the Historic Preservation Review Board at its next meeting. • Voted unanimously to support the variance from lot occupancy requirements and rear yard requirements for the property at 908 12th St. SE. The applicants package was complete, including

supporting letters from affected neighbors. • Took no action on a rear addition project at 751 10th St. SE citing the applicant’s lack of project details requested by the Planning & Zoning Committee, and that apparently no effort has yet been made to contact affected neighbors. Three new resident members have been appointed to ANC6B committees: Steve Sinclair (SMD 6B04) was appointed to the ABC Committee; Barbara Riehle (SMD 6B05) and John McGaw (SMD 6B05) were appointed to the Retail Mix Task Force. Commissioners present: Ken Jarboe, vice chair, led the meeting, Mary Wright, Norman Metzger, Kirsten Oldenburg, Will Hill, Carol Green, Michael Patterson, and Francis Campbell. Absent: David Garrison, Chair, and Neil Glick ★

ANC 6C By Roberta Weiner

Central Union Mission Moving to Gales School The long-planned move of the Central Union Mission from its current location on 14th St., NW is becoming a reality. The mission, with its shelter and extensive social service programs, will be locating at the old Gales School at Massachusetts Avenue NW, near Union Station, and across the street from the Phoenix Park Hotel and the Dubliner. David Treadwell, the Mission’s director, came to the ANC to discuss the project with the Commissioners. The historic structure, which will be turned over to the mission by the City will be renovated without any City funding, and according to Treadwell, will provide overnight shelter for 150 men. It will have a commercial kitchen, a dining area, day room and medical and dental facilities. They also plan to include vocations training facilities and an outdoor courtyard and café-

type area for use by their clients. There will also be a three-story addition. The Commissioners’ concerns were wide-ranging: Keith Silver wanted to know what kind of vocational services will be provided. He was told that, working with DC Central Kitchen, the training would primarily be in food services. There were also questions about the hours—the doors close at 6 p.m., but the building is usually filled by 4 p.m. The men, except for those in long-term programs and training, leave by 7:30 a.m. Able-bodied residents can stay at the shelter for 30 days, then leave for 15, and if they still have not relocated, return for 15. The ANC was also told that the Mission gets about 1000 volunteers a year, ranging from food servers to tutors and mentors to doctors and dentists. Rob Amos, chair of the Planning, Zoning and Economic Development Committee, which had heard from Treadwell at its monthly meeting, reported that the Dubliner, as well as nearby residents strongly oppose the project, concerned that another shelter so close to the CCNV shelter at Second Street would lead to an increased number of homeless people on the street in that neighborhood. Chairman Karen Wirt suggested that additional outreach be done to the community, and Treadwell responded by offering to lead tours of the current shelter and the prospective property. He was reminded that no final vote can be taken on the zoning for the project until a community meeting has been held, and the ANC voted 6-1 to support the concept of the project, with the understanding that there would be outreach to the community and a sufficient opportunity for the community to have input.

More Development Progress, at 100 K Street NW Another new building is moving forward at 100 K Street E, and the developer was hopeful that the ANC would support its request to the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) for two special exceptions, one to reduce the number of parking spaces in the building from 114 to 94, and one that would remove a setback requirement for a rooftop utility penthouse on top of the central part of the building.

The building will be an ofﬁce condominium constructed in a ‘C” shape, with two sides and a central section, enclosing a green public courtyard. The roof structure will be located on the central—narrow portion of the building, and the required setback is too deep for the area of the building. There were no objections from any Commissioner to either the reduction in the number of parking spaces, or the change in the setback requirement, and a motion to support the BZA application passed without objection.

More New Restaurants Coming to the Neighborhood Two new establishments, Mandu at 435 K Street NW, and Tynan’s Coffee and Tea at 1275 First St., NE, will be joining the welcome influx of eating and drinking venues in 6C territory. Mandu, a full-service restaurant and bar, with an outdoor café, will join Busboys & Poets, Kushi and Taylor Gourmet in the burgeoning Mt. Vernon Triangle location. A second location for the owners, they expect 75% of their business to be food. The community had been notified prior to the Commission’s Alcoholic Beverage Committee meeting and there had been no objections raised, and the ANC voted unanimously to support the application for a restaurant license for Mandu. Tynan’s Coffee and Tea has applied for a tavern license for a limited service restaurant offering coffees, teas, light foods, beer, wine and coffee-themed specialty drinks. They will also have a sidewalk café, and seat 45 people. Tynan’s also has other locations in the District. Again, there were no objections from any Commissioners and there was another unanimous vote to support the license application.

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Economic Development Committee on a revised provision of the Comprehensive Zoning Regulations currently under review that would change and streamline the process for granting a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to a developer. A PUD allows a developer certain bonuses in, for example, the square footage he is permitted to use, in exchange for community amenities and benefits. The complex regulations would provide three types of review by the Zoning Commission, each with different requirements and different outcomes. Committee Chair Rom Amos reported that while the Committee felt that generally 9it was a good proposal, more information was required on certain aspects of the plan. The ANC voted to accept the Committee’s report, so that they can gather more information before the Commission votes. • Voted unanimously to award a grant of $3000 to Innovative Tennis, a tennis instruction program for students at Walker Jones Elementary School. The funds will be used to for equipment and to pay an instructor. • Agreed to support two Historic Preservation applications for the construction of apartments at 1211 4th Street NW, and at 1212-1216 4th Street NW. The building at 1211 4th Street is a replacement for a building that collapsed and is a ”sister” to a building next door. The buildings across the street are actually in ANC 2C04 but ANC 6C asked for, and was granted, permission to comment because the building will have significant impact on its neighborhood. The project has two new four-story multi-unit buildings and a third floor addition to a two story historic building. The next meeting of ANC 6C will be on November 11th, at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Foundation, 214 Massachusetts Ave. NE. ★

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ANC 6D By Roberta Weiner

First News on Water Street Closing ANC 6D had its first presentation on the closing of Water Street, the first step in the eagerly anticipated development of the Southwest waterfront. Project Director Shawn Seaman of developer PN Hoffman

gave a basic rundown on the scope of what will be a 12-18 month process to get the closure approved, and it will be only a “paper closure” until the end of 2012. What that means is that there will be City Council hearing, followed by City Council vote, followed by a 30day Congressional layover of the legislation, and then the work can begin. Included in the legislation will be an easement that will keep the street as it is today until the work begins. The work will be in three phases: Phase 1 will be between 7th and 9th Streets, Phase 2 from 9th Street to the Case Bridge, and Phase 3 from 7th Street to the Titanic Memorial. Until the District closes the land, there will be meetings with neighbors, the fire marshals, the Harbor Police and other involved constituencies. He had come to the ANC requesting support because the District Surveyor, whose office is in charge of moving the project, requires a letter from the ANC in order to move forward in dealing with utilities and other government agencies. Mr. Seaman was clear that this is not a request for support for a specific traffic plan, just for the concept of closing the street. Commissioner Andy Litsky said he was pleased about that because the ANC had just received the drawings, with no written scenario, and was not prepared to make any decisions on such short notice. As of right now, he said, it appears that 6th Street is the only means of getting back and forth to the waterfront. Mr. Seaman responded that he doesn’t yet have all the answers, but that it is urgent that the actions necessary for the closing get under way. Christi Shiker, of Holland & Knight, attorneys for the project, reiterated that the public process begins in 2011 with community meetings to discuss and review access points, traffic lights, etc. Commissioner Roger Moffatt asked about how traffic would be affected by the street closing and asked whether any traffic studies had been done, was told that a traffic study was expected in November or December, along with a Zoning Commission filing on another part of the project. Members of the Commission replied that they could take no action without a look at some traffic numbers, and the impact it will have on the residents of the neighborhood. Chair Ron McBee said he would also like to see letters of support from the Police and Fire Departments, Historic Preservation, and DDOT. Residents also raised questions about whether the street closing was necessary, and what was the rationale for doing so. Mr. Seaman replied that it would better open up the waterfront both for development and pedestrian access. Since the City Council hearing

is not until the spring, it was agreed that Mr. Seaman would return to the next ANC meeting, with a written plan for the closing, traﬃc study numbers, letters of support and ready to answer Commissioners’ questions after they have had the opportunity to study the drawings more closely.

New Yards Projects Gets the Go-Ahead The proposed mixed-use development at the Yards that will include rental apartments, and neighborhood serving retail, including an approximately 50,000 square foot grocery store and a health club was brought before the ANC for a final vote. 20% of the planned 225 apartments will be offered as affordable housing at 50% of AMI. Alex Nyhan, representing Forest City Washington, the Yards developer had presented an overview of the project at the September meeting, and returned to seek approval of the Zoning Commission, including a variance needed because the project is included in the Southeast Federal Center Zoning Overlay, and will be taller than the 90’ height requirement that the Overlay specifies, and others to enable a curb cut for a loading dock, and balconies on the apartment building. In answer to a question at the earlier presentation, Mr. Nyhan said that Forest City thought they could elevate their planned LEED certification from Silver to Gold. The Commission voted unanimously to support the variances and special exceptions requested by Forest City.

The Boomerang Boat to Add to Waterfront Happenings The ANC voted to support the liquor license application for the Boomerang Boat, a new, small cruise boat that will be berthed at the Gangplank Marina in Southwest, but will ply the waters between Diamond Teague Park and the Georgetown Waterfront. With capacity for 49 people, the boat will be available on regularly scheduled trips or for charter, and will serve light food as well as drink.

The Voluntary Agreement negotiated and signed with the ANC is very speciﬁc on making certain no beverage containers leave the boat, and that the phone numbers of taxi cabs are available for passengers. With a signed VA and assurances from the owners, the ANC voted without objection to support the application.

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Heard a request to have the Banneker Memorial added to the name of the L’Enfant Plaza Metro Stop. Peggy Seats, of the Washington Interdepencence Council, who has worked for many years to establish a memorial to noted African-American architect Benjamin Banneker at the Banneker Overlook at L’Enfant Plaza, now has legislation pending before Congress to donate the land for a park and student science center. Mr. McBee read a letter from the National Park Service saying that at the current time the full park did not exist. The ANC split 3-3 and so Ms. Seats’ request was not approved. Approved several changes to the Commission’s by-laws to streamline the process for joining and administering ANC Committees. Heard from MPD that all crime was down in Southwest from September to October 28%. However, there was a rash of thefts from autos in Southeast, causing an increase of 115% (an increase from 13 crimes to 28). The next meeting of ANC 6D will be on Monday, November 8th at 7 pm at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 140 L Street SE. Several items of particular interest to Southeast will be on the agenda, including the CSX Tunnel on Virginia Avenue SE, and the designation of St. John’s Church at 4th Street and Virginia Avenue SE as a historic landmark. ★

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In Memoriaum

Kathleen Franzen

athleen A. Franzen was conventional and unconventional, normal and quirky. In a lifetime of a little less than six decades, she’d been president of the Capitol Hill Association of Merchants and Professionals (CHAMPS) and she’d managed a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and promotion of education in space science. She owned and managed restaurants in California. On Capitol Hill she ran a concierge-type business called “Woman Friday” that specialized in odd jobs ranging from event planning to airport pickups. She was intentionally unorthodox and proud of it. For years she grew ornamental cabbages in a bathtub in the front yard of her home on Sixth Street, SE. She was recognized in her neighborhood as a petite redhead, except sometimes her hair was more orange than red. At other times she was a petite blonde. Sometimes her hair had a streak of yet a different color right across the top and down the back of her head. Sometimes it didn’t. Her friends used to refer to her hairstyle as “color du jour.” Ms. Franzen, 59, died Oct. 15 at the Community Hospice of Washington. For most of her life she’d been in good health. She jogged a little. She race-walked a little. She was out jogging in January when she felt some kind of snapping or popping in her back. No one was quite sure what it was, but things were never right with her after that. Doctors discovered blood clots in her abdomen and there were some cells that appeared to be cancerous. She went into George Washington University Hospital late in September and transferred to hospice care shortly before she died. Kathleen Franzen was president of CHAMPS from 2005 to 2007. CHAMPS is Capitol Hill’s Chamber of Commerce and it promotes 58 H HillRag | November 2010

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Kathleen Franzen and her late husband William Taylor. Photo: Inspire

businesses on Capitol Hill. That’s what Ms. Franzen tried to do during her years at the CHAMPS helm. This was the conventional Kathleen Franzen. For 28 years Ms. Franzen was married to William W.L. Taylor, a rocket scientist with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. He sometimes wore a large button that read “I Really Am a Rocket Scientist!” Taylor was a founder of the INSPIRE Project, which sponsored and promoted programs to increase interest and knowledge in the space sciences. He died in 2005 and Ms. Franzen picked up his baton, becoming the president of the INSPIRE Project. In five years under her leadership and with funding from gifts, foundation and government grants, the INSPIRE Project sponsored paid internships at NASA’s Goddard Space

Flight Center in which interns were paired with NASA mentors to design engineering and scientific research projects. Stipends were $5,000 plus a $400 travel allowance. INSPIRE organized and sponsored science teaching workshops, and supported space science camps at various NASA sites. To “… bring the excitement of observing natural and man-made radio waves to high school students,” it made available “…build-it-yourself kits to measure and record VLF emissions such as tweeks, whistlers, sferics, and chorus along with man-made emissions.” In a written description of the INSPIRE Project, Ms. Franzen said, “The study of science is serious. However, it should also be fun, intriguing, creative and an insightful exploration of the world around us. The INSPIRE Project, Inc. continues to keep these things in mind as it promotes the im-

portance of education in the physical sciences and technology through broad and various project opportunities…” Ms. Franzen was described in a message to staff members and supporters announcing her death as “… INSPIRE’s fearless leader propelling the organization forward and greatly expanding its educational scientific programs. Her passion and dedication to INSPIRE’s mission was unyielding. Kathleen will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.” Kathleen Franzen was born in Minneapolis. She first came to Washington in the mid 1970s, lived here briefly, but then relocated to California where she remained for several years before returning to this area in the 1980s. In California she was a part owner and manager of two restaurants, both of which specialized in the basic and uncomplicated, with an emphasis on fresh local produce. Until her husband died in 2005, Woman Friday was her primary business occupation. This service included the likes of helping to pack and arrange a home for extended vacations, planning such events as anniversaries and bar-mitzahs, and caring for pets and plants. Her friend, Anne Taylor, described her as warm and gregarious, the type of person who “knew the first name of her mailman and her UPS delivery man.” Ms. Franzen loved flowers, but she arranged them simply—no more than a few flowers per vase. She cooked enthusiastically but simply, sticking to the formula she had followed as California restaurateur, uncomplicated with an emphasis on fresh fruit and vegetables. Survivors include a brother and a sister and two cats, Josephine and Elizabeth. The cats will live with relatives in Minnesota. H

Community Life Spotted on the Hill

The Turkey Vulture text and photos by Peter Vankevich

ince it is November and this is a seasonal column, no better bird to feature than the Turkey -- no wait a moment -- this is the Turkey Vulture and not the Wild Turkey. Sorry about that. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s see what connection, if any, there is any with this somewhat confusing nomenclature. The Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) is a familiar sight in the rural areas around Washington, DC. Personally, I rarely see them over Capitol Hill and when I do it is usually during migration or times of high winds. Making use of thermals, i.e. columns of rising warm air, they are large graceful soarers and gliders. Possessing a wingspan of about six feet, their underwings are distinctly divided into dark and a light gray. Its name derives from the similar characteristic of having a featherless head revealing its red skin and dark gray/black plumage reminiscent of a

Wild Turkey. Outside of the similarity in appearance they are not related. There is also a slight subjective difference, a matter of taste so to speak, that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see below. Turkey Vultures serve a positive purpose in the eco system. They feed primarily on carrion, i.e. the carcass of a dead animal. As they feed diving into the deceasedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cavity, being featherless around the head helps in keeping dangerous bacteria from getting into the feathers and causing possible harm. In addition to feasting on small rodents to large road kill including deer, they will also feed on dead fish that wash up to shore from ponds and rivers. They are nonaggressive, but if cornered, may regurgitate fowl smelling matter that will give a would-be predator second thoughts. Lacking a syrinx (the vocal organ of birds), they are capable of making only hisses and

grunt sounds. In North America, there are two other vultures, the Black Vulture which also inhabits our region and the endangered California Condor. The Turkey Vulture is by far the most common and mostly widely distributed of the New World vultures, found throughout most of the 48 states and as far north as southern Canada and throughout the open areas of South America all the way to Cape Horn. In my early birding days, I was told that Turkey Vultures fly with their wings in a dihedral, a new word for me back then which means V-shaped. Indeed seeing them gliding with slightly upturned wings is a good way to help identify them from a great distance. It will also perch with its wings spread out in what is described as, and I love this term, the horaldic pose. This posture can warm the body, dry out the capitalcommunitynews.com H 59

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wings after a rainfall and help to bake off bacteria. Not only does the Turkey Vulture have excellent eyesight to find food, it is one of the only birds in North America with a sense of smell which helps it locate concealed carcasses. Although one would think that all vultures would have this olfactory trait, the Black Vulture, which also inhabits the MidAtlantic and Southern states, relies only on sight and watching Turkey Vultures to locate its food sources. While researching this species for this article, I got a chuckle out of a note in The Wilson Bulletin published in 1906, called A VULTURE PIE: I paraphrase some of it: Of all the gastronomic stunts performed, the record was completely shattered in this county last summer. A resident of Atglen [PA], possessing much better marksmanship than judgment, and no respect at all for some of the laws of the commonwealth, came into town with a mixed bunch of birds, the largest a specimen of the Turkey Vulture. Being utterly worthless to him he very kindly presented them to an immigrant working on the freight line. The Vulture, being the largest, was naturally considered the prize, so it was cleaned, and stuffed with plenty of garlic, and the entire household proceeded to make a meal of it; with the result that all were made deathly sick. The next day one of the participants gravely observed to the donor: “Big bird no good!” He didn’t seem to appreciate his blessings! So if you are wondering (and after reading this article shouldn’t be!), Turkey Vulture and both domestic and Wild Turkeys do not share a common taste. So be careful this season when you select your Thanksgiving bird. Watch that fine print! If you have any comments or know of any interesting birds on Capitol Hill that could be a possible feature for this column, or would like to join me for a stroll on the Hill with your binoculars or camera on a weekend morning, feel free to contact me, petevankevich@ gmail.com. H

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Gather To Remember

On Nov. 11, Honor Our Veterans At A Ceremony On The Hill

apitol Hill’s very own Veterans Day ceremony may not be as grand, or a presidential, as the “National” one at Arlington, but it’s just as moving. It is a wonderful opportunity for people to gather at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to remember and give thanks for the service and sacrifice of those who served in all wars. And with the continuing conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, there is an added layer of homage to be paid. Staged by the American Legion Post 8 in Folger Park opposite the Post building, on the corner of 3rd and D, SE, it promises to be a stirring event, with an address by a top-brass oﬃcer, the traditional one minute silence, military music -- including Taps -- by the US Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, plus a haunting rendition of Amazing Grace by a lone piper. The poppy, the symbolic token of military remembrance will be available in in exchange for a donation to American Legion funds. Although the flower of “Flanders’ Field” is more usually associated with Memorial Day, increasingly it has become an important part of Veterans Day. And as Nov. 11 is a day for reflection on patriotism and heroism, it’s a good time to reflect on the American Legion community. The Post, with its bar, party room, and ‘food book’ crammed with details of neighborhood restaurants that deliver, is restricted (unless there is a public event) to members and their guests. But eligibility is wide-ranging. Those who qualify are: active military, veterans, their immediate family, including grandparents and

By MaGGie HaLL grandchildren. Descendants of deceased veterans, going back to WW1, are also eligible. The activities, programs and events of Post 8 cover a broad spectrum. Help, care and friendship for those deployed to the war zones and after they return -- particularly for the injured -- is high on the Post’s agenda. The concerts at the Capitol, on Memorial Day and July 4, see members acting as escorts for wounded vets undergoing treatment at Walter Reed Hospital. The Post also has evenings devoted to hosting Walter Reed patients, who are far from home and family. And currently holiday care-packages, are being put together to send to those serving in the DC National Guard in the warzones. The Post is heavily committed to volunteer schemes and sponsoring events for the young. Among those benefitting are pupils from the nearby Brent Elementary School, and scouts in the Bolling Air Force Base troop. The Post is also a buzzing social-scene. There’s always some form of entertainment, including regularly scheduled music and dance nights, featuring Oldies but Goodies, R&B, jazz, and the hugely popular Wil Gravatt country band. It’s home to darts, pool and bocce leagues. The first Saturday afternoon of the month, there’s bingo. And the New Year Party solves the problem for those who want fun, food and music,

but don’t want to break the bank. It’s free to members and their guests. And next year there will be four “Women Arm-Wrestling for A good Cause” events to raise funds for women’s non-profits. But of all the dates on the calendar, November 11th is the highlight. The Commander, Calvin Tildon, issuing an open invitation said: “We are the only Post in DC that stages a Veterans Day ceremony. So everyone, from all parts of the city, is welcome. It’s going to be a very special, meaningful, ceremo-

ny, in the shadow of the US Capitol, that we at Post 8 are proud to present.” So if you can’t make it to Arlington, do the next best thing. Gather round the flag in Folger Park! And at the same time discover all the American Legion, Capitol Hill style, has to offer. The start time is 11:00 am. Following the ceremony everyone is invited for refreshments in the Post. For more information call: 202-543-9163 or go to the website: www.legiondc8.org H capitalcommunitynews.com H 61

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h street streetlife life H Street Life Restaurants Lead the News By Elise Bernard

ovember brings colder whether, but this year it also brings a harvest of new restaurants to H Street. We have several places that should join us before the winter months. That’s terriﬁc, especially if we all happen to get snowed in again this year. Here are four new and existing spots you’ll want to be sure to check out.

Pie Pilgrim’s Progress I recently got the lowdown on the latest developments at H Street’s Dangerously Delicious Pies (http://www.dangerouspiesdc.com,1339 H Street NE). Not only have those guys been baking pies like crazy, they’ve also been cooking up a storm of good ideas. Dangerously Delicious oﬀers up a rotating menu of pies by the slice, or by the pie. Pies can be savory, or sweet, and they also do quiche. Craving an informal weekend breakfast, or lunch? Pair a savory slice, or piece of quiche with a side salad of mixed greens for only $2 more. During the week enjoy a savory slice, salad, and drink for only $8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. They also have a new Date Night special in which you get two slices of sweet pie, two slices of savory pie, and two drinks, for $20. That’s a $26 value even before you get to the drinks. The kitchen has whipped up something extremely special for Thanksgiving, and it’s called the Pilgrim Pie. The

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Pilgrim consists of all the ﬁxings, including turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy, and or cranberry sauce. Surprise your friends and family with a whole pie for $35, or just stop by for a slice for $7.50. Interested in reserving yourself up a pie for Thanksgiving? Pre-order by November 18th, and you’ve got your wish. They’ve got order pick-up points (in addition to the store) at some local apartment buildings, and a restaurant in Alexandria. They oﬀered pies for Thanksgiving pre-order last year, before they were opened, but this year they expect to beat out the Baltimore location, and sell 2-3,000 pies during the week of Thanksgiving.

to roughly 200 persons. There is a full bar upstairs so patrons can enjoy a drink while checking out the show, or the museum of oddities. Downstairs the two bars will maintain their separate identities, with the familiar New Orleans feel greeting patrons upon their arrival, and the circus of oddities appearing once they move into the Palace

Red Palace Ups the Ante The coming together of the Red and Black (1212 H Street NE) and Palace of Wonders (1210 H Street NE) into Red Palace (http:// www.redandblackbar.com) The Red and Black is part of the attraction at the new Red Palac has garnered much local press, and raised a few questions for regulars. Will one place predominate over side. In the past both bars have served beer only in the other? Is Palace of Woncans, or bottles, but the merger has changed that. ders going away? The answer Very soon you’ll be able to order several different to both questions is no. The beers on tap, one of which will always be the famed wall between the two bars Delirium Tremens (its pink elephants seem particuhas been removed on the seclarly suited to the circus theme of Palace). Another ond floor to create one large change coming in the future is a new kitchen in the open space, which can better space previously occupied by the dressing rooms at attract national acts, and alPalace. Eventually the kitchen will turn out burglow audiences a unimpeded ers, housemade pickles, and other offerings, which view of the stage. As of my might include rice crispy treats. deadline they were putting the finishing touches on the second floor, and hoped to A Royal Treat on H Street have a final inspection very The more I learn about the Queen Vic (1206 soon. Once open, the new H Street), the more I can’t wait for it to open. Over stage will feature national a recent breakfast at the Pug (http://thepugdc.com, indie rock bands, burlesque, 1234 H Street) I chatted with Queen Vic owner sideshow, and variety acts Ryan Gordon, and Chef Adam Stein. The two men playing to an audience of up have a unique vision for the Queen that’s sure to

Ryan Gordon of The Queen Vic serves up breakfast to brunch patrons at the Pug

make it unlike any other place in the District. The menu, which will change frequently, features a focus on game meats, and fresh local vegetables. As its name suggests, the Queen is a British style pub. They’ll offer fish and chips (made with skate, not cod, or haddock), pasties, curries, and a cornucopia of other fare. Though the menu will feature all kinds of meats, vegans and vegetarians need not fear. Gordon and Stein have them in mind as well. There will always be at least one vegetarian entrée featured, and the kitchen will always be prepared to create different vegan dishes based on the fresh ingredients available in the kitchen. As an adherent of the “nose to tail” movement, Stein will receive deliveries of whole animals, and break them down on-site. The kitchen will also bake all its own bread, and create desserts from scratch. Ryan, spoke enthusiastically about the minimum of twelve beers the Queen will always have on tap (with space for an additional twelve drafts). These beers will be English, Scottish, Irish, and Welsh. The Queen Vic promises to be a haven for locals, as well as a major draw for beerheads and chowhounds in search of something a little different.

Toki Underground Rises to the Challenge Eric Bruner-Yang has a plan for the tiny space above the Pug, and it’s about to come to fruition. The bar, adorned with Pachinko ma-

chine faces, stands in front of a wall decorated with brightly colored stylings reminiscent of graffiti. Soon it will hold not only steaming bowls of ramen, and plates piled high with dumplings, but also draft beers from Flying Dog Brewery, and the classic American cocktails Bruner-Yang plans to enliven with Asian liquors. Toki is a small space, with seating for 26, and room for a handful more to stand. Even while under construction, it’s clear he’s paid a great deal of attention to the décor. The atmosphere lends itself to the upscale street food experience Bruner-Yang seeks to create. Toki Underground (http://tokiunderground.com, 2nd floor of 1234 H Street NE) will be “fun, loud, chaotic, and cheap.” Prices range from $5 for a half dozen dumplings, to $l0 for a steaming bowl of ramen. With the exception of the vegetarian ramen, all ramen served will have a pork broth base made from marrow, and cooked for a minimum of 24 hours. The final product is white, creamy, and nourishing. Bruner-Yang conceives of Toki as an extension of his personality, and an escape from the outside world. He plans to open for lunch, dinner, and late night seven days a week, with hours possibly running as late as 5 a.m. on weekends. For more on what’s abuzz on and around the H Street Corridor you can visit my blog http:// frozentropics.blogspot.com. You can send me tips or questions at inked78@hotmail.com. ★

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New Southwest Waterfront Plan Presented to the Community by William Rich

he 514-seat Kreeger Theater at Arena Stage was almost filled to capacity on Sept. 29, with people interested in hearing about the revised master plan for the Southwest Waterfront. Representatives from the Hoffman-Madison Marquette Waterfront team and EE&K Architects presented their vision for the waterfront, a 26acre development along the Washington Channel. There are five key development principles for the Southwest Waterfront, which include: create an accessible, lively waterfront neighborhood - alive with people, activity, commerce, culture and recreation; bring the District to the water’s edge; restore successful elements of Southwest DC to serve as a great place for District residents; become a model development by use of best practices for sustainability; and create an enduring place - a once-in-alifetime opportunity for all of the people of Washington. As it stands now, the plan for the $1.5 billion re-imagination of the Southwest Waterfront will yield 560 residential units; 600 keys in three hotels; 840,000 square feet of office space; 335,000 square feet of ground-floor retail; a cultural element – either a music hall, museum, or maritime education facility; 2,500 underground parking spaces; and 400-500 marina slips, which includes the live-aboard community at 64 ★ HillRag | November 2010

the Gangplank Marina. About 60% of the site area will be public space. In exchange for allowing the development to proceed, the Hoffman-Madison Marquette Waterfront team is offering a community benefits package. Thirty percent of the residential units will be affordable -- half of the affordable units will be for those earning up to 30% of AMI and the other half for those earning up to 60% of AMI. The affordable units will blend in with marketrate housing. At least 51% of all new jobs will go to District residents with an emphasis on Wards 5, 6, 7 and 8. Between 650 - 1,000 construction jobs will be created and 2,800 permanent jobs will be created (1,000 of them will be service jobs). At a minimum, 35% of goods and services will be provided by Certified Business Enterprises (CBE). In addition, 20% of retail will be reserved for unique and local retailers. The Southwest Waterfront development will be built in three phases; however, Phase I and Phase II could be combined depending on whether the development team can secure enough pre-leasing. Phase I will be from 7th Street, SW to 9th Street, SW, including 7th Street Park & Pier and City Pier. It will include two hotels with 40,000 square feet of retail, office, a residential building and the Capital Yacht Club. Phase II will stretch from 9th Street, SW to the Fish Market, which will include a music hall or other cultural element, farmer’s

Planners envision City Pier as a civic space, similar to the Santa Monica Pier in California, with a boardwalk coming from the Washington Channel all the way up to Maine Avenue, SW. Courtesy of Hoffman-Madison Marquette Waterfront The Wharf will be the main attraction of the new Southwest Waterfront. Courtesy of Hoffman-Madison Marquette Waterfront

market, oﬃce, retail, and residential. Phase III will be from 7th Street, SW to P Street Park. It will include residential, oﬃce, hotel, retail and a commercial pier. Following is a description of some of the major public spaces planned in the new Southwest Waterfront. The City Pier will serve as the terminus of 9th Street, SW from Maine Avenue, SW and will jut out into the Washington Channel. This will be the main

civic space of the waterfront, where tall ships can dock, a band shell may be located at the end of the pier, and a landmark light tower may be located adjacent to the pier. City Pier will also be the area that will have the most programmed activity. Market Square and Pier is near the current Maine Avenue Fish Market, which will be refurbished. In addition, a new farmer’s market will be built north of the ﬁsh market

to replace the head house market that once existed in the area back in the 1930s. A seasonal market, brewery, cafes, picnic tables, and restaurants will be located in this informal space and a couple of barges will be added. 7th Street Park will be at the terminus of 7th Street, SW and will be more formal in nature than Market Square. It will be a grassy area with lots of trees and the retail space adjacent to the park will be reserved for higher-end restaurants. There will be a pedestrian pier with perhaps a gazebo and kayak rental facilities. Across from Arena Stage will be M Street Landing, an open space that connects the waterfront to Arena Stage. This area will have 1-2 story buildings so Arena Stage can serve as a showcase building visible from the waterfront. There will be a traffic circle on Maine Avenue, SW in front of Arena Stage and a water feature - perhaps an ice skating rink - that will be near the Washington Channel. The planners envision M Street Landing as being a fun area with less formal restaurants and family-oriented retail. M Street Landing will also serve as a staging area for the cruise ships that will all operate at the commercial pier nearby. Maine Avenue, SW will become a neighborhood street, with ground floor convenience goods retail running along its length, such as dry cleaners, bakery, pharmacy, etc. Each side of Maine Avenue, SW will have a travel lane on the left, a second travel lane that shares space with a streetcar line, and a parking/loading lane. A row of street trees will separate the road from a 10-foot wide bike lane and a 15-foot sidewalk, so buildings will be 25 feet away from the street. Traffic lights will be added at the new Maine Avenue, SW traffic circle, the northwestern edge of Arena Stage, and the Grand Staircase planned to connect the 10th Street, SW overlook to the waterfront. Tour buses will be moved to Maine Avenue, SW near M Street Landing so cruise ship patrons have easy access to the commercial pier. The main attraction at the Southwest Waterfront will be The Wharf, which is the promenade that will run the length of the waterfront from Market Square to M Street Landing. Water Street, SW will be removed

and replaced with Wharf Street, SW, a 20-foot right-of- way closer to the waterfront with limited vehicular access and possibly a streetcar line that will run northwest-bound. The promenade will be 60 feet wide broken into three equal sections and in most places will be at “elevation 13” or 13 feet above the surface of the channel. The 20-foot section closest to buildings will be for outdoor seating. The middle 20-foot section will be Wharf Street, SW. The 20-foot section closest to the shoreline will be for pedestrians. Other public spaces planned include Waterfront Park, which will be a large park space where tour buses currently idle; P Street Park; The Grove, which will be a more intimate space near the Gangplank Marina; The Mews; Theater Alley; Transit Plaza and Pier; and Club Plaza. A major component of the experience that a visitor will have when going to the new Southwest Waterfront will be the programming that will occur. Concerts, ﬁreworks, festivals, seasonal markets, and many other big & small planned events will animate the waterfront so a visitor will not have the same experience twice. The northwest side of the waterfront will be the more lively area while the activity and buzz starts to die down closer to the existing neighborhood on the southeast side. A main concern of residents at the presentation was the height of the proposed development, which in some spots will have 11-story buildings. To help address this concern, planners have oriented most of the buildings perpendicular to The Wharf to minimize blocked views to the waterfront. Taller buildings will also be positioned to avoid a wall eﬀect along the waterfront and enhance view corridors. The entire development is aiming for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) and individual buildings will be seeking LEED-Gold or Silver. The Planned Unit Development (PUD) process will begin this fall and construction is supposed to begin in late 2012. Construction should last 7-8 years. William Rich is a blogger at Southwest…The Little Quadrant that Could (www.southwestquadrant.blogspot.com) ★

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Put Your Money Where Your House Is by Sharon Bosworth

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t’s the economy, stupid,” announced candidate Bill Clinton in 1992, explaining how he would defeat a popular sitting president. Clinton was right. And twenty years later his words still ring true. Those who don’t understand the extreme pain of consumers in a bad economy are doomed to defeat just as George Herbert Walker Bush was, whether they are politicians or retailers or banks. The monster downturn we are in today has even affected the recession-proof DC Metro area. As the oldest commercial corridor in DC, Barracks Row - 8th Street, is affected as well. Conditions on 8th St. are deceiving: the street looks terrific - it’s safe, fun to visit, and buzzing.The public-private partnership known as Barracks Row Main Street works every day both maintaining this handsome corridor and attracting more visitors. Massive streetscape improvements (new trees, brick sidewalks and street lamps) were completed in 2006. Our fundraising efforts pay for extra shifts of Capitol Hill BID Clean Team workers to keep The Row sparkling 24-7. Our façade improvement programs contribute to dozens of new signs, awnings, paint jobs, and light fixtures each year. Attendance at our festivals grows dramatically each year. In 2011 we are focusing on installing tree box fencing and bulb planting so that every spring the corridor will be a riot of blooms rewarding urban adventurers who delight in discovering DC neighborhoods beyond the mall.

Slow Sales- Rising Costs But bringing throngs of people to a superbly renovated 8th Street is not enough. Those visitors must buy something. Our business owners must be able to make a proﬁt. Globally and nationally, the face of retail is changing as all of us adapt to new economic realities. Last year Smith and Hawken (garden

boutiques) with a local outlet in Georgetown closed all stores nationally; Linen and Things id the same. Ritz Camera (headquartered in Beltsville, MD) closed 300 of 700 photography shops recently. Ann Taylor, Pier 1 and Footlocker each have closed 10% or more of their stores to survive in changing times. The situation on 8th Street is a mirror image of the situation nationally. The mix of businesses on The Row in 2010 has definitely shifted from two years ago when the recession began. Ask 8th Street retailers themselves and you’ll hear “business conditions” is the #1 culprit causing the shift in mix. “Business conditions” is code that means slow sales and/or rising costs leading to eroding profit margins. When a retailer decides to downsize or close a store, whether that retailer has nationwide locations like Talbots or Crabtree and Evelyn or is local like our own Chateau Animaux, you can bet the store targeted to be downsized or closed is not performing to the owners profit expectations.

Un-Chain Yourself – BUY LOCAL Look at the ﬁrst part of that deﬁnition: slow sales. Put simply, it means that our 8th St. retail stores need your business now.

Here’s what Erin Mara, owner of Homebody, says: “Like retailers all over the country, our sales have been way down for 18 months. We get great support from our present Hill clientele. But, after being open for almost six years, Homebody still has not been discovered by many Hill residents. We are finding creative ways to stay open, but the community itself has to support us every day. Areas like Barracks Row that were scary a few years ago are now thriving. There is always a natural evolution in terms of retailers coming and going, but let’s not contribute to the “going” by crossing the river or shopping the internet for something you can buy from a neighbor.” Dennis Bourgault, one of the owners of the pet supply store Chateau Animaux, which is closing its location at 524 8th St. says, ” For our business model we decided to become a hybrid, both a service provider (grooming) and retail store. That way we would become more important to the pet owners of Capitol Hill. We further expanded into the fish business, remodeling our upper floor to display aquariums, fish and fish products. I thought we had a sure-fire formula for success.” But in 2010, like other retailers nationwide, Chateau Animaux’s sales were down while their costs remained the same or rose. “In 2006 customers were enthusiastic about investing in an aquarium but by 2008 spending money on fish became a lot less popular,” noted Bourgault. “Suddenly we had an entire second floor we didn’t need.” But Dennis Bourgault and his partner, Michael Suddath are unique in that they also own the building their business is in: “Originally we bought the building to control rent costs. We wanted no outside interference from a landlord.” When fish sales tanked they attempted to find a complementary tenant for Floor Two. But, with escalating taxes due to yearly real estate assesscontinued on page 68

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ments coupled with rising utility, insurance and employment costs they concluded that in this economy it’s better to be a renter than an owner. “Because of the spiraling real estate taxes, even if we had found a tenant, we would have to raise the rent every year and that puts undue stress on any business. No retailer can raise prices fast enough to cover that kind of increase.” Their building has been on the market for over a year, but recently Bourgault and Suddath found a buyer. “We feel relieved. We still have our core pet business and we plan to stay in the area--hopefully right here on 8th Street--but certainly nearby. We will be operating out of a much smaller footprint.” The new business opening at 524 8th St. SE will be a restaurant downstairs, where take out is a key to the business plan. Upstairs, it’s back to fish again- sushi! “We love Barracks Row,”says Bourgault,“but to survive we had to update our business plan to reflect the times we are in; using the old map in the new economy just won’t work.” The tale of two retailers: Homebody, staying put and working on product mix and a buy local campaign to increase sales; Chateau Animaux, moving to a smaller location to lower costs hoping to maintain present sales volume. But sales are a key to this tough equation. To keep present and future retailers on 8th Street, we must buy from them. It’s up to us. November 20 will be the first national Buy Local Day, “America Un- Chained.” The success of 8th Street retail starts with you. Put your money where your house is. Vote with your dollars and keep the retailers you love on 8th Street. Sharon Bosworth is the Marketing Manager of Barracks Row Main Street. To volunteer to help on Barracks Row, call 202-5445188 or sharon@barracksrow.org ★

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Walking Shtick Tours Cover Scandalous Ground By Linda Samuel

he rowhouse I’m looking at from a sidewalk in southeast Capitol Hill is rather nondescript, just another home on a typical block in the neighborhood’s historic district. That is, until Robert Pohl, a founding partner of Walking Shtick Tours, holds up a photograph. “You’re all probably familiar with this,” he teases our tour group. In his hand is an image we all recognize, even those of us who were kids when it was taken; it’s the infamous shot Walking Shtick Tours founders, Robert Pohl and of former Colorado senator Tim Krepp and then-presidential hopeful, Gary Hart, posing with Donna Rice on his lap at where it happened or tell you who the dock of the aptly named yacht, lived there; they present the whole Monkey Business. Pohl goes on to story, and they make it entertaintell us that, while the photo exposed ing. Plots are built up, photos are the politician’s affair, it was in front unveiled, and a good dose of clever of this house—Hart’s former DC commentary is thrown into the mix. residence—that Washington Post It’s easy to tell that Robert and Tim reporters first spotted Rice exiting don’t just know their Capitol Hill the front door. history; they really enjoy talking In an instant, the building that, about it, too. moments ago, wouldn’t have regisIt was this mutual interest that tered a second thought to most of helped launch Walking Shtick us, becomes exceptionally intrigu- Tours last month, though it wasn’t ing, capturing our group’s collective how Robert and Tim initially met. gaze and sparking discussion about Both stay-at-home dads, they came the scandal. to know each other about five years This is pretty standard of the ago the way many Hill parents stops along Walking Shtick’s Scan- do—hanging out at the playground. dal Tour. Robert and his tour com- They joke that people would hear pany partner, Tim Krepp, transform one was a stay-at-home dad and many unremarkable sights into fas- automatically ask if he knew the cinating locales with engaging tales other. “I always want to sarcastically about everything from well-known respond, ‘Yeah, because we all know recent political shockers to obscure each other and meet for coffee evcenturies-old improprieties. ery morning,’ ” says Tim, “But, that’s The duo doesn’t just show you kinda true.”

It was also about ﬁve years ago that Tim, who was a history major at GW University before serving in the Navy for over six years, decided he wanted to do something beyond the “dad thing” and revisited his college passion. But while he loved the research and academia side of history, he wasn’t interested in spending his time in a library. Tim became a docent at Heurich Mansion, where watching guides lead groups through the exhibits gave him the idea to become a licensed tour guide himself. “The interface brings history to people on a personal level,” says Tim, who has been a tour guide for four years now. At the same time Tim was getting licensed, Robert was doing some of his own history work—researching and writing a book on the background of his house. He selfpublished “A House on the Hill” in early 2009, then with the encouragement of his friend, he became a liscensed tour guide himself. Along with guiding groups, both regularly contribute to local blogs and the Hill Rag, where Robert pens the history columns that occasionally help feed his tour narratives. Tim also maintains the travel and tourism blog, DC Like a Local, covering a range of attractions and topics from the perspective of both resident and guide. The two began working together last fall when they led Haunted Hill tours around Halloween. The idea for the Scandal Tour grew out of requests from customers and friends,

who occasionally would ask about particular notorious incidents. Robert and Tim quickly realized they had a lot to work with when it came to that subject. “Scandal is something that Capitol Hill really excels in,” Robert jokes, “National, local, sexual, cannibal...” (Yes, compsumption of human flesh does factor in to their tour.) Their current walking route is indicative of that; within about a five-block radius on the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue, they cover a range of scandals with local ties on an excursion that takes just over an hour. And if groups are game, tours conclude with a beer at a local pub, where Robert and Tim are happy to continue the scandal discussion. Walking Shtick will be running tours every weekend through the holidays and plans to resume again in the spring. By then, they aim to have even more tour options available. Talk about a Scandal Tour on the north side of Pennsylvania Avenue arises frequently, as does discussion of an Alcohol Tour, which would cover everything from prohibition to old breweries to the history of local pubs. The main goal is to keep their tours interesting and unique. “We’re kind of in the entertainment business,” Tim says, “Our competition is a night at the movies or a play.” Only the movies or a play can’t offer an insightful reply to a question or witty retort to a comment the way these guys do. That’s all part of the shtick. To book a tour, visit the Walking Shtick website at www.walkingshtick.com. Linda Samuel is a freelance writer and and author of the blog KidFriendlyDC.com. ★

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CHAW Offers Opportunities for Visual Artists

or almost forty years, the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) has served as a hub of artistic activity and ingenuity for all ages. Offering a slate of classes and events in the visual and performing arts, CHAW attracts students who want to learn something new or expand their creative horizons. Although CHAW provides a nurturing environment to encourage the beginning student, opportunities abound for the more experienced artist from the Capitol Hill community and beyond. Through programs, workshops, and classes, CHAW provides the platform for artists to display their work, hone their skills, or try a new medium. The Capitol Hill Art League (CHAL), which calls CHAW its home, “provides a community of artists to relate to, socialize with, and reference,” says Sarah Porter, Chair of CHAL’s Steering Committee. Composed of over 100 artists, the League mounts six juried exhibits a year in

By Megan Cheek CHAW’s gallery space. Members and non-members may submit up to three current pieces of work for each show. “CHAL provides a continuum of opportunities for artists from the novice to the twenty-year professional along a range of experience levels,” says Porter. She also notes that CHAL’s group approach to juried exhibits can be more reassuring to new artists while requiring a fully professional approach to submitting work and presenting art suitable for a gallery presentation. For established artists, Porter notes that CHAL works with Washington area jurors including art professors, commercial gallery owners, and professionals who can add valuable insight. “Just because you’ve been doing this for several years, does not mean you are automatically accepted into the juried exhibits,” Porter says. Each juror can provide invaluable feedback and guide artists with their work. In addition to the exhibits, CHAL organizes several other arts activities

Students in CHAW’s DC Sketchers Class at the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market Photo: Kent Gay 70 H HillRag | November 2010

Members of the Capitol Hill Art League at Eastern Market. Photo: Tom Pullin

throughout the year including gallery talks, lectures, and workshops. CHAL occasionally hosts a booth at Eastern Market for artists to sell their work and engage the community. CHAL’s home, the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, reaches out to artists through classes designed to encourage abilities and expand on skills. Creative Breakthroughs taught by local artist Michele Hoben explores creative expression in mixed media by utilizing art materials, sources of inspiration, and techniques in new ways. “This workshop is an opportunity for both beginners and experienced artists to take risks, find their own unique voice, and learn detachment and objectivity,” says Hoben. The workshop begins Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm and runs for six weeks. New this fall, CHAW’s DC Sketchers class is appropriate for both the beginner and the more advanced sketcher. Each week, instructor Kent Gay convenes the class at a different location around the city. Students are given a series of exercises to get the creative juices flowing and then have uninterrupted sketch time before convening at the end of class for brief commentary and critiques. Students may register for the entire six-week session

beginning November 6, 2010 or dropin on a weekly basis. CHAW also offers advanced sessions of Ceramics, Photography, Watercolor, Painting, Life Drawing, dropin Open Figure Drawing, and more. A new seven-week session of classes begins November 1, 2010. Visit www. chaw.org or call (202) 547-6839 for more information or to register. Membership to CHAL is open throughout the year. Non-members are welcome to submit to monthly juried shows. For more information on CHAL membership and upcoming activities, please visit www.capitolhillartleague.org. CHAL’s next all-media juried show will open on Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a gallery talk by juror Gene Weingarten. H EVENTS: CHAL presents a Portfolio Critique Seminar with artist Lisa Semerad on Nov. 13 from 1:00-4:00 p.m., and Wrap It Up- The Art of Giving, its allmember holiday show and sale opens Dec. 11, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. CHAL’s next all-media juried show will open on Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a gallery talk by juror Gene Weingarten.

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The Combined Federal Campaign CFC National Capital Area Impacts Local Causes by Heather Schoell

isposable income may have gotten the short end of the economic stick in households across America, but one thing we can count on is the generosity of federal workers through the Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA) to support charities – local, national, and international. Designate funds for your pet causes or let the pot divide equally – it’s your money and your choice, feds of the Hill. CFCNCA, which began in 1961 under the direction on then-President John F. Kennedy, is a clearinghouse for federal giving. It is a regionalized campaign, and adheres to the guidelines for the national Combined Federal Campaign, set by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The CFCNCA campaign is the only time that federal employees may be solicited by charities. The smartest part about CFCNCA is that it acts as a catch-all for charity, and because it is one targeted campaign, rather than each charity’s advertising and soliciting, it narrows cost and time spent. They have an extremely low, fixed budget for operating costs, amounting to only 7.5% of revenue. “This is set up to be a payroll deduction,” explained Ann Canela, CFCNCA’s Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications. “This is a workplace giving campaign. On the giving side, people give more when it is a budgeted monthly deduction, a certain amount each month.” That’s really simple, but something we might not consider – $1,000 is a big check to write, but $83 per month is much more manageable. On the charity’s side, a steady monthly contribution allows them to budget – a huge ad72 H HillRag | November 2010

vantage for managing and allocating funds in a realm that is largely at the mercy of charitable whims.

CFCNCA vs. CFC

Not verses, really. CFC is the mama bear, broken into regional sections. CFCNCA covers the DC Metro Region, and vets local charities through an application process that ensures compliance with OPM’s standards for legitimate organizations. CFCNCA raises funds from local federal workers, but also receives money from the CFC’s national federal worker allocations. “Last year our goal was $64,000, and we raised $67,000. This year our goal is $67,000,” said Canela. “Local distribution last year was $26.1 million.” That is from the whole CFC campaign, of course, but our area truly benefits from this campaign. If federal employees do not specify which charity or charities they wish to support, then their contribution goes to a general fund that is split among the designated charities. Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS) is in their first year as part of CFCNCA. CHRS’ membership chair, Cathi Smith, went through the application process last year. “There was quite a lot of paperwork, but you can do it all online, so they make it really easy,” she said. “It was a pretty efficient process, and if you need help, there’s a number to call.” Smith applied by the January deadline, was notified in July that CHRS qualified, and received their CFC number in Aug. “We’re hoping that federal workers on Capitol Hill who are interested in historical preservation and protecting the historic character of the Hill will take the opportunity to give in this way.”

Targeted Giving

Canela points out that some local charities do global work, and some are specific to the area. Many organizations on Capitol Hill are part of the CFC campaign, but maybe not all Hill feds have a local focus. “Charitable giving is inspired by their passion – that’s the great thing about this campaign,” she said. “There is something for everyone.” It’s easy to search for your favorite charities. Go to cfcnca.org and click the pink box for e-Giving. On the next page, click Online Charity Search. This brings you to a box that will allow you to find exactly what you want to give to. Let’s try keyword “teens,” mission scope being local only, proximity within 2 miles of zip code 20002. Click go and scroll down. Two results found – DC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy and The H Street Community Development Corporation. Their overviews tell me their mission, location, CFC number, and the percentage that goes to their overhead. Here’s a challenge: local, national and international charities with keywords matching “children”, with program areas matching “C-Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification”, and proximity within 10 miles of ZIP code 20003. Friends of the National Arboretum and National Building Museum were the results. “Local, national, international – federal employees are going to give because they have the spirit of public service,” Canela said. “No one goes to work for the government to get rich.” To sign up, you’ve got to be a federal employee. Go to cfcnca.org, sign up, pick your favorite charities, pick e-Giving to go paperless. Tell them how you want to do this – optimally

by automatic monthly payments, but you can also choose a one-time payment. Submit it, and (if you’re e-Giving) you’re done!

What it Means to Them

Capitol Hill Village is one of the local charities listed. How has CFC money helped them? “Do I kiss you now, or do I wait until this comes out,” joked Executive Director Gail Kohn. “The CFC campaign is an opportunity for those who live on the Hill to focus their giving on the Hill. We basically break even (or not quite) on our membership – we want to keep it affordable,” she said. “We have to have gifts to sustain ourselves. We are thankful. We focus the [CFC] contributions on low income Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW), Atlas Performing Arts Center, and Congressional Chorus give you the opportunity to support local arts.. CHAW has been listed with CFC for roughly 15 years. “The money we get helps provide tuition assistance,” explained the executive director of CHAW, Jill Strachan. “We gave about $60,000 in tuition assistance last year, and 90% of that is to children, to expose them to the arts. The CFC money comes in throughout the year, which is helpful.” If school improvement is your thing, Hands on DC beautifies our schools every year. Saint Coletta of Greater Washington, St. Peter’s Interparish School, and Cesar Chavez Public Policy Charter High School are on the list. Unity Health Care, Capitol Hill Group Ministry and Manna are just a couple of local choices if advocacy for the underserved fires you up. There is a charity to represent everyone’s passion, everyone’s issue. Designate your dollars, federal friends! H

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Hill Center Shows Progress Old Naval Hospital Getting a “Fence” Lift

article by Mike Canning | photos by Karl K. Kindel

nyone walking down Pennsylvania Avenue past the Old Naval Hospital can’t help noticing the activity at the building site of what will become the Hill Center: workmen flow in and out, drills bang out a series of geothermal wells, scaffolding coats the structure. And there is another noticeable feature: the monumental fence surrounding the block is almost totally gone. It is now the object of what will be a singular restoration. That long-anticipated restoration is in the hands of G. Krug and Son, fabricators of “Artistic Ironwork” since 1810. Krug’s shop is a threestory brick row house in the heart of Baltimore. The Krug family, with patriarch Gustave, took over the firm in the 1850’s and is now into its fifth generation. Representing that continuity is Peter Krug, who began working at the firm in 1978 when he was in high school. G. Krug and Son, says staffer Joanne Shephard, “has done work for almost every major building in Baltimore” over the decades and “is the third oldest business” in the city. The Hill Center fence is currently their principal job. The first fence sections were delivered to Krug last June, and the team has already reconditioned several sections to a pristine state. A “section” is composed of 13 vertical bars. More than 100 sections make up the whole fence, Joanne says. Besides the sections, the ironworkers will also refurbish the large corner posts and uprights (called “standards”) as well as smaller decorative items like the compass circles and cast iron stars. Before the fence material gets to the Krug shop, however, some of it requires sandblasting to eliminate ancient rust and grime. For that, parts are sent to the Swiss Foundry, a shop in West Baltimore specializing in custom castings, where Vojislav Veljko, his wife, and their staff work on the material. Originally from the Bosnia in Yugoslavia, Veljko came to Baltimore more than 30 years ago to 74 H HillRag | November 2010

A portion of the Old Naval Hospital’s fence prior to restoration.

begin his business. Each part of the fence that needs sandblasting is broken down so it can fit into a bin-like box (holding up to 200 pounds per blast). For those missing pieces that need to be completely re-created, Swiss Foundry develops its own molds, based on the extant pieces, and then casts them in a classic burn furnace. On a warm September day, the place feels like a Hades-Lite. Though some of the fence has to be sandblasted or re-made at the Swiss Foundry, most of it is still intact and can be touched up and reworked at Krug and Sons. The shop is a wonderful throwback to earlier times, a cavernous, weathered room with motley metal pieces arrayed in a space lightly blackened from metal detritus. The shop’s first floor feels cocoonish on a warm day. Here the fence parts are pounded out, soldered, riveted, and placed together into sections. On the second floor, the fence’s sections, newly intact, are paintprimed to a silvery gray. Then every flourish, rivet, and detail is checked, to where it is practically impossible to tell

A newly-refurbished section of the Hill Center fence on display at Krug & Co. Ironworks in Baltimore.

which part of a reconstituted section is original and which is newly crafted. All will be painted a rich black.

A Historic Treasure

The fence was originally completed in 1866 by Washington ironsmiths Frederick and August

Schneider, brothers who had an office on the Hill and who created its unique design. Each section’s 13 vertical bars correspond to the number of original states and extend upward from a base created by a row of seven cast-iron compass circles—representing the number of

Krug & Co. blacksmith-in-training Joe Dardozzi works on a detail of the fence.

discarded or stolen. Appeals by local organizations, like the Friends of the Old Naval Hospital, for neighbors to return parts of the fence resulted in the collection of some useful pieces. One such, a chunk of one of the fenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dividers, was returned just recently and delivered to Krug. Neighbors holding Cast iron fence pieces being poured at the Swiss any miscellaneous pieces Foundry in Baltimore. of the fence, however small, are urged to return seas that were the province of the them to the contractors at the site. Navy. Hundreds of cast iron stars The Hill Center project aims decorated the fence. to restore the historic landmark When it served as the Temand to rejuvenate it as a vibrant porary Home for Soldiers and community center with spaces for Sailors, the Hospital almost lost education and the arts, meeting its fence. In 1942, the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rooms for both Hill and citywide property office announced plans functions, as well as offices for local to tear it down and use the iron non-profit groups. to make bullets for the war effort. With the excellent progress Members of the Homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board of already made, the Capitol Hill managers protested and threatened community can look forward soon to close the place if the fence was to the installation of the first piecviolated. Faced with the prospect es of this new, resurrected fence. of turning aged veterans into the It will eventually provide a fine street during a world war, the office new frame for a reborn Old Naval withdrew the proposal. Hospital. Over the years, many deteriorating fence elements fell off and Mike Canning is on the Board of the Old were collected by neighbors con- Naval Hospital Foundation, which is overcerned that the pieces might be seeing the renovation of the Hill Center. H capitalcommunitynews.com H 75

New Benches Make Their Mark Benefit of Eagle Scout Project

apitol Hill has a seat-savior! Next time you walk through the park that’s flanked by Pennsylvania Avenue and D St, SE, across from the Metro Plaza, thank teenager Peter Riehle for restoring some scenic sanity. For several years the 20 benches, set in a wide circle, have not been fit-for-purpose. Several had planks missing, others were so badly damaged they were dangerous to sit on. And many were just nothing more than concrete support-stubs. All-in-all, a shabby, sad sight that sent a crude “nobody cares” message. But happily Peter was searching for a volunteer community project that would allow him to make a bid to become an Eagle Scout. He decided to bring the benches back. After banging the final nail into place, he said: “I used to look at the park and think, a park without benches is an ugly place.” Peter, who is a member of Scout Troop 500 that meets at the Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, sees more of the park than most. His family lives opposite it. Now, in the dwindling days of the late afternoon sunshine, he takes advantage of his handiwork. “I like going out there to do my homework.” Though he often gets distracted from concentrating on his calculus assignments. “The people-watching is so interesting,” he laughs. But he doesn’t have any problem when he’s working on his art. “There’s so many great scenes to sketch.” Psychiatrist Dr. Joe Tarantolo, who practices and lives in the Eastern Market neighborhood, is one of many locals grateful -- and impressed -- by Peter’s contribution. As he enjoyed a time-out between patients, sitting on one of the new benches reading a professional newsletter, he observed: “Potentially this is a beautiful 76 H HillRag | November 2010

By Maggie Hall

Peter Riehle enjoying his own handiwork. He replaced the benches in the park opposite his home. He hopes his volunteer project will now earn him Eagle Scout status.

Two Capitol Hill residents enjoy a sunny moment on the new benches. With his back to the camera is teenager Peter Riehle, who restored the benches. Sitting on the other side is Joe Tarantolo, who was full of praise for Peter’s Eagle Scout enterprise.

park that has fallen into decay. But just this one intervention, by this young man, has made it into a much better place.” Peter came up with the benchrestoration idea in the middle of summer and got it finished, thanks to laboring help from fellow scouts and advice from his father Thom, just in time to meet a critical deadline. The rule is that all work, including submitting a written report and ‘before’ and ‘after’ photographs to the Eagle Scout review board, has to be completed before the scout turns 18. Peter’s 18th birthday was on October 16th. He handed over his submission with six hours to spare! Peter, a pupil at School Without Walls, says that his project taught him a lot. And not just how to use a hammer and power-drill. He learnt how to weave a way through the maze of bureaucratic red-tape -permission had to be won from both the US Parks Service and the DC Government -- and how to source the best product for a job. In this case he decided on Trex, a planking and decking material made from reclaimed plastic and wood, that is fade, stain and scratch resistant. It

turned out that getting the Trex, the demand for which is huge, was the hardest part of the process. To find enough meant traveling around the region to several lumber suppliers, including a day-trip to Pennsylvania! If the decision as to whether Peter’s will be awarded Eagle Scout status was up to his scout master Mike Ryan, he would have it immediately. For him, Peter’s project, and the way he worked it, totally hit the mark. “It was a very nice idea, that has made a great contribution to the well-being of the community. And importantly, it allowed him to show his leadership skills, and his ability to meet some challenges. I am very proud of the way Peter coped with everything.” That sentiment was echoed by Ward 6 Council Member Tommy Wells. He said: “I know Peter is a smart, enterprising young man because he’s been an intern in my office. And I’m impressed with his path to getting his Eagle Scout badge.” H

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CFC LISTINGS Access Housing, Inc. CFC #22663 Access Housing, Inc. (DC) operates the Southeast Veterans Service Center and Chesapeake Veterans House in Southeast DC. This is a non-profit agency dedicated to providing support services and housing to formerly homeless veterans. Both male and female veterans reside at the facilities. Veterans from all branches and wars have been served by the SEVSC; which celebrated its 10 year anniversary last November. 820-840 Chesapeake Street, SE, DC 20032, 202-561-8387, Accesshousingdc.org

The Arc of the District of Columbia CFC #35103 The Arc is a private, non-profit 501 (c)(3) membership organization serving persons with intellectual and their families since 1950. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all persons with intellectual disabilities and their families through supports and advocacy. 415 Michigan Ave, NE, DC 20017, 202-636-2950, www.arcdc.net

Association for the Preservation of The Congressional Cemetery CFC #7537 In 1807 a burial ground for citizens in the east end of the new federal city was founded. In the first five years, 13 members of Congress, two vice presidents, and numerous military and government officials were interred, along with a number of ordinary citizens. The Association maintains and operates the 35+ acres, 14,000 headstones, and burial place of over 55,000 people. 1801 E St SE, Washington, DC 20003, 202-543-0539, http:// www.congressionalcemetery.org/

Capital Area Food Bank CFC #30794, United Way #8052 For 30 years, CAFB has been the D.C. metro area’s hub for food sourcing, distribution and nutrition education - serving over 478,000 people struggling with hunger. Through direct service and a network of 700 nonprofit partners, the CAFB distributed 27 million pounds of food last year, including 10.8 million pounds of fresh produce. For more on hunger, visit our website at CapitalAreaFoodBank.org. 645 Taylor Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017, 202-526-5344, www.CapitalAreaFoodBank.org

Capitol Hill Restoration Society CFC #50747 CHRS provides guidance on the preservation of historic sites and buildings on the Hill and conveys the views of its 1,000 members to governments and other organizations on issues affecting the Capitol Hill community. CHRS convenes several forums annually on key community issues such as education, crime, transportation, development, zoning and the environment. 420 10th St. SE, Washington, DC 20003, 202-543-0425, www.chrs.org

Capitol Hill Village CFC #55474 Capitol Hill Village is a nonprofit organization of neighbors working together to provide services Hill residents need to live safely and comfortably in their own homes throughout their lives. With one phone call or e-mail message, Village members gain access to professional and volunteer services and a variety of educational and social programs. Box 15126, Washington DC 20003, 202-543-1778, www.capitolhillvillage.org

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington CFC#83997, UW#8054 Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington helps individuals and families overcome poverty and isolation in the District and Maryland. Annually, over 100,000 people receive help with housing, food, legal aide, physical and mental health, im-

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migration and more. We have 79 programs in 53 locations. www.CatholicCharitiesDC.org

Coalition for the Homeless CFC #83436, United Way #8194 The Coalition for the Homeless was established in 1979. Our mission is to help transition homeless and at risk individuals and families in the Washington area to self-sufficiency through housing programs and supportive services. The Coalition fulfills its mission by operating 13 housing and shelter facilities. 1234 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Suite C-1015, Washington, DC 20005, 202347-7279, www.dccfh.org

For Love of Children CFC #72093, United Way #8260 For Love of Children (FLOC) provides educational services beyond the classroom to help students succeed from first grade through college and career. We bring together students, volunteers, families, and community partners in proven programs that teach, empower, and transform. 1763 Columbia Rd, NW, DC 20009, 202-462-8686, www.flocdc.org

Green Door CFC #13954 , United Way #8197 Since 1976, Green Door has been empowering people with mental illnesses to take charge of their own recovery and rehabilitation by focusing on their three biggest challenges: stigma, poverty and recovery. Today, we serve nearly 1,500 individuals through programs and services at our locations. 1623 Sixteenth St, NW, Washington, DC 20009, 202.462-4092, http://www.greendoor.org

Little Lights Urban Ministries CFC # 89156 Little Lights provides award-winning programs to under-resourced children on the Hill. Recruiting 80+ weekly volunteers, Little Lights offers one-toone tutoring, enrichment, and youth job training. Chosen by the Catalogue of Philanthropy as one the “best small charities in DC,” Little Lights also received the Keller Award in 2009. 760 7th Street SE, DC 20003, 202-548-4021, www.littlelights.org

N Street Village CFC #90946, United Way #8281 N Street Village is a community of empowerment and recovery for homeless and low-income women in Washington. With comprehensive services addressing both emergency and long-term needs, we help women achieve personal stability and make gains in their housing, income, employment, mental health, physical health, and addition recovery. 1333 N Street NW Washington, DC, 202-939-2076, www.nstreetvillage.org

So Others Might Eat (S.O.M.E) CFC#74405 Since the 1970s, SOME has offered meals, a medical clinic, job programs and affordable housing programs to those in need. 1,000 meals are served each day in our dining room. SOME offers comprehensive programs that meet a full spectrum of needs while giving a sense of dignity to the poor and homeless of the District. 71 O Street, NW, DC 20001, 202-797-8806, www.some.org

Washington Humane Society CFC #58899 The WHS has been the area’s leading voice for animals since 1870. As the only open-access shelter in the Nation’s Capital, WHS provides comfort and care to nearly 30,000 animals each year through its broad range of services including sheltering, adoption, spay and neuter, CatNiPP, Humane Law Enforcement, lost and found, human–animal therapy programs and Humane Education. 4590 MacArthur Boulevard, NW Washington, DC 20007, 202-234-8626 , www.washhumane.org

RealEstate “Cacophony in B” Beatlemania on the Hill By Robert Pohl

n 1964, Beatlemania had taken root in the United States, and the Fab Four were invited to play on the Ed Sullivan show. The deal was that they would be in the US for two weeks, to allow them to play Sullivan’s variety show twice. This left them with a fair bit of free time, and their manager decided to have them play a number of concerts in the US to help defray the cost of the trip. The ﬁrst concert was held in Washington on February 11, 1964, at the Coliseum, with two concerts the next day at Carnegie Hall in New York.

A Venue is Chosen Wa s h ington may have seemed like an unlikely choice for a concert by the Beatles, but it was here that Beatlemania had ﬁnally taken oﬀ in the US. It began with a young resident of Silver Spring, Marsha Albert, hearing a snippet of the Beatles’s new song, “I Want To Hold Your Hand” on Walter Cronkite’s show.

She wrote to WWDC’s disk jockey, Carroll James, asking him to play the full song. James ordered a copy from Britain and began playing it in heavy rotation. The reaction was so strong that only two weeks after that ﬁrst snippet was played, Capitol Records released the single in the US, almost three weeks before they had planned to. The Washington Coliseum was the obvious venue in DC, containing the most indoor seats of any hall in DC. The Coliseum had been built in 1941 as Uline Arena by the ice magnate Walter Uline, and had successfully played host to ice shows, boxing matches, and concerts.

ABOVE: The Beatles playing in the snow, February 11, 1964. (nogoodforme.com) BELOW: The Washington Coliseum today (RSP) LEFT: A Beatles fan club button from 1964 (RSP)

The Beatles Arrive A heavy snowfall forced the Beatles to arrive by train instead of plane. Local radio stations had been announcing their arrival, so a crowd of some 3,000 fans were waiting for them in the cold. A ﬂying wedge of DC’s ﬁnest protected the Fab Four from their fans, and safely brought them to their car. Since it was getting on to-

ward 4 p.m., with the concert set for 8:30, there was no time to stop by their hotel, and they went straight to the Coliseum. Not everyone was as taken by the Beatles as those waiting at Union Station. Three Washington Post columnists tried to outdo each other in putting down the famous musicians, with capitalcommunitynews.com ★ 79

real estate changing hands Changing hands is a list of most residential sales in the District of Columbia from the previous month. A feature of every issue, this list, based on the MRIS, is provided courtesy of Don Denton, manager of the Coldwell Banker office on Capitol Hill. The list includes address, sales price and number of bedrooms. Lawrence Laurent insisting that the Beatles were Great Britain’s revenge for the “dreadful” American television programs that were sent east across the Atlantic, while George Dixon insisted that the Fab Four were “about as exciting an act as Fink’s Mules,” and Bill Gold promoting the – false – rumor that no hubcaps had been stolen in the US during the Beatles’s performance on the Ed Sullivan show two days earlier. The Beatles were given an opportunity to respond to their critics during a pre-show press conference at the Coliseum. They showed a remarkable good cheer in the face of clueless and downright hostile questioning, including replying to the accusation that they are in the US for revenge with the quip that “we just...come for the money.” They also agreed that the only thing they disliked about the US was the snow, which did not stop them from having a snowball ﬁght out in front of the Coliseum that afternoon.

“Cacophony in B” The warm-up bands having been given strict orders not to play more than two songs, the Beatles took the stage around 9:00 p.m. The reaction from the crowd was instant and overwhelming. A prolonged roar that has often, and accurately, been likened to that of a jet liner taking oﬀ ﬁlled the arena. The Beatles arranged their instruments on the stage, a boxing ring whose ropes had only been removed just before the show, and launched into Chuck Berry’s “Roll Over Beethoven.” In between songs, the Beatles, showing the same good grace as they had during the press conference, teased each other and threw quips out at the crowd, who countered with jelly beans, some even still in their bags. In spite of this, John, Paul, George, and Ringo remain dazed, slightly overwhelmed but clearly happy throughout the 80 ★ HillRag | November 2010

show. And though critics watching the show in retrospect like to complain about the microphones, or the harmonies, or the fact that they rushed through some songs there can be no doubt that the 8,000 plus fans that showed up that cold winter day got exactly what they came for. In all, the Beatles played 12 songs, including their current hit “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” ﬁnishing up with Little Richard’s “Long Tall Sally.” Critical reaction was muted, to say the least. The Washington Post’s critic spent most of his review – entitled “Cacophony in B” complaining about the volume of the screaming, but did at least allow that “they possess the quality of semi-hysteria so necessary for this kind of performance.”

Separate ways Though the Beatles returned to the US multiple times and even got as close as the Washington Stadium (now RFK Stadium) they never played at the Washington Coliseum again. The Coliseum continued to host musical events, though as the 70s became the 80s, the concerts were known more for the violence they engendered than the music itself. It was with great relief that the Washington Post reported on December 8, 1986 that the Coliseum had been bought by a local church, who promised to turn it into “an indoor prayer garden, a Christian bookstore and administration ofﬁces.” Unfortunately, this redevelopment failed, and eight years later, the Coliseum suﬀered the ultimate indignity of being turned into a trash transfer station. Today, it is used as a parking lot while its owners await the economy to improve so that their dream of turning it into condos can be realized. Robert Pohl is a DC tour guide and historian. ★

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Arts & Dining Thanksgiving on the Hill Everything You Need By Celeste McCall

s Thanksgiving approaches (Nov. 25 this year), husband Peter and I are debating: Should we host friends and relatives for a down home feast in our tiny townhouse? Or, should we let the pros do the cooking (and cleanup!) and dine at a Capitol Hill or Southwest restaurant? If we settle on cooking at home, options are many.

Inside Eastern Market For a tasty and healthful first course, Southern Maryland Seafood showcases shrimp (raw or cooked), live mussels and--for the adventurous home cook–regular size and baby octopus. Whole fish like Alaska King The Turkey Line at Eastern Market. Photo: Andrew Lightman salmon, mahi-mahi and local rockfish are waiting to be stuffed with lump pork, beef and lamb, including ready- feast, Paik carries Asian and Hispanic crabmeat. made shish kebabs, beef brisket and pot condiments including Goya products, For your main course, Market roast. For your first course: crabmeat tofu, miso soybean pasta and organic Poultry is accepting fresh turkey or- cocktail, pates, jamon cerrano and pros- soy milk. ders until Nov. 20, with pickup Nov. 24. cuitto to wrap around melon chunks or Bowers Fancy Dairy Products Melvin Inman also sells turkey roasts fresh figs. Colorful, fresh pastas include stocks pates and cheeses from every(white or dark meat), as well as turkey pumpkin ravioli, pumpkin tortellone where: Try aged New York cheddar or sausage and ground turkey, ideal for and butternut squash gnocchi. Down Drunken Goat (semi soft cheese with stuffing. Nearby, Capitol Hill Poul- the aisle, Canales Deli offers Italian red wine). Tessa and Jack also offer try also carries fresh gobblers, which potato salad, seafood salad, country samples. Just in time for the holidays, should be ordered no later than Nov. ham and home-cured turkey breast. To Lewes Dairy creme fraiche and rich 20 and picked up by Nov. 24. Get there nibble while watching football: salsas, eggnog. early; turkey queues can be long, espe- dips and guacamole. Shoppers at Fine Sweet Shoppe cially right before the big day. Thomas Calomiris and Sons dis- are greeted with pies: pecan, blueberry, Don’t want turkey? Union Meat plays a cornucopia of greens, pump- caramel apple, plus frosted pumpkin Co. carries alternatives like boneless kins, and pomegranates (the bright red pound cake and sweet potato bars. pork loin roasts, ham and sausage. seeds look lovely in green salads), plus Union also sells cutlery and will sharp- nuts, dried fruit, Greek honey and baken your own knives, $3 each or 4 for lava.....Paik Produce offers okra, winter Under The Shed Outside Eastern Markets Satur$10. squash, mini pumpkins and decorative Canales Quality Meats offers gourds. For an ethnic or vegetarian days and Sundays, vendors are busy. Dan Donahue’s Agora Farms, sells capitalcommunitynews.com ★ 87

Amish-grown produce including sweet potatoes, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts. To add zip to your turkey stuffing: chestnuts, dried cranberries and cherries. On the farmers’ line, Louise Morgal and son David Morgal carry seasonal produce including acorn squash (beautiful baked and stuffed). Check out Louise’s $3 mixed veggies (perfect for winter soups) and 25-cent bananas). Wisteria Gardens has chips, salad greens, dressings, hummus (Thai basil, cilantro lime), black bean dip and salsa with various amounts of firepower; Among other vendors are Sunnyside Farms and Knopp’s Farm. All along the row are pumpkins in all sizes, shapes and colors, miniature squash and funny gooseneck squash, apples, pears, grapes, eggplant, colorful bell peppers, turnips and more. Toward the north end of the line, be sure to visit Ma Brown, the “pie lady” with her selection of sweet potato pies and other desserts. For more information, call the Eastern Market general number: 202-698-5253 or visit www.easternmarket-dc.org.

FreshFarm Market on H Street In the Atlas District, FreshFarm market is open Saturdays until Nov. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon. Address: 625 H Street NE, in the parking lot across from the H Street Self Storage. Among growers-only vendors are Red Apron (home cured meats and pates), Blueberry Hill (organic sweet potatoes, cabbage, parsnips, shallots); Cedarbrook Farm (ham steak and ground pork); Richfield Farms (different colored cauliflowers, “rainbow” beets, dried flowers; Kewsick Creamery (herbed feta, cheddar, yogurt). www.freshfarmmarkets.org.

Other Victuals Marvelous Market, 303 Seventh St. SE, will prepare turkey breast, spiral-sliced ham, garlic-smashed potatoes, rice pilaf, cranberry-pear relish, pies. Orders for turkey and sides should be placed by mid-day Nov. 22, with pickup Nov. 24. However, most items are available for 88 ★ HillRag | November 2010

walk-in traffic. MM also carries bottled juices, olives, cheeses, smoked salmon and a fun hostess gift: “lox in a box” with salmon, chives, cream cheese and crackers. Wines include Fleur pinot noir (California), Southern Right Sauvignon Blanc and Redbank Shiraz (Australia). www. mar velousmarket. com. Yes! Organic TO RIGHT: Michelle McDonagh, Marvelous Market. John Genderson, Schneider’s. Leah Daniels, Hill’s Kitchen. Market, 658 Penn- LEFT Photos: Andrew Lightman. sylvania Ave. SE, carries vegetarian Thanksgiving, wine manager Terry to eat: Edible Arrangements, 600 ingredients for your holiday dinner: Brown suggests Boniface Brut de Pennsylvania Ave. SE. Part of a quinoa, South American grain ideal Savoie (crisp sparkler); Barrique nationwide chain, this shop creates for salads and stuffing; whole grain Cellars Chardonnay (rich and bal- holiday centerpieces from chocoand wild rice, dried lentils, peas and anced); Schumann Nagler Chris- late-dipped fruit, cinnamon-dusted nuts. The superb wine selection is topher Philip Riesling (offsets rich apple wedges and other goodies, sensibly priced. For your festive ta- food); Alex Gambal Bourgogne some in a ceramic pumpkin shell. ble: taper candles in several colors. Pinot Noir; D’Arenberg Vintage www.ediblearrangements.com. Just off Lincoln Park, P&C Declared Shiraz Port (works beautiGinkgo Gardens, 911 11th St. Market, 1023 East Capitol, is tak- fully with pecan or pumpkin pie). To SE, offers Vance Kitira candles (ining orders for turkeys from Polyface, showcases these potables is a selec- cluding pear-shaped ones), Colonial the Shenandoah Valley sustainable tion of wine glasses, decanters and non-drip (taper) candles, and potted farm. Deadline for ordering is Nov. corkscrews. Visit www.cellar.com. mums in seasonal colors...ditto for 12, and you should pick up your bird On Barracks Row is Chat’s Li- Ginko’s large garden section. Be sure Nov. 18. Better hurry, they go fast. quor, 503 Eighth St. SE, where we to say hello to Ginko’s two resident Among the extensive wine selec- like Foss Marai Brut (sparkling); cats. www.ginkgogardens.com. tion, try Big Apple Wine from up- Mercer Pinot Gris (Washington At Surroundings, 1023 East state New York, which complements State’s Columbia Valley); Castle Capitol (off Lincoln Park), Charles turkey, we’re told. Or–a more tradi- Rock Pinot Noir from Oregon’s Hudman and Francisco Sorto cretional Dr. Pauly Bergweiler Riesling Willamette Valley. For pre-or-post ate floral arrangements –including (Germany), festive proscecco. P&C’s prandial sipping: Savory & James a showstopper crafted from a holcatering service will prepare party Amontillado (medium) Jerez (sher- lowed pumpkin shell and colorful trays with turkey, Westphalian ham, ry). www.chatsliquors.com. flowers--for political bigwigs and bresaola (dry cured beef ), artisanal Capitol Hill Wine and Spirits, Hill residents alike. www.surroundcheeses. 323 Penn. Ave. SE, has a great wine ings.bz. Le Pain Quotidien, 660 Penn- selection and a wine specialist on site In the nearby Atlas District, sylvania Ave. SE will be open to give you the best advice on wines Nouveau Fleur, 500 H St. NE, speThanksgiving day from 8 a.m. to 5 for your holiday menu. They will de- cializes in floral design, “table scapp.m. Le Pain’s pastry case is chock- liver in the Southwest and Capitol ing” and “special events planning.” full of pies, apple almond tarts and Hill neighborhoods. Don’t be dismayed by H Street conpumpkin muffins. struction, you’ll usually find parking. A new Atlas District temptaCall 202-543-8616. tion is Dangerously Delicious Pies, Dressed For Dining To prepare and enhance your Decoration is essential for an 1339 H St. NE . Along with sweet feast: Hill’s Kitchen, 713 D St. SE, and savory pies, DDP promises elegant holiday gathering: At Blue provides decorative and functional pumpkin, apple and caramel apple Iris (inside Eastern Market), Angie cooking equipment, “everything crumb options. www.dangerouspies. and Issiah Brunson sell fall flowers you need to prepare your feast and and plants, while taking orders for com. out-of-town recipients. Weekends, to dress your table,”says proprietor look for Issiah’s stand on Seventh Leah Daniels. You’ll find brightlyhued Emile Henry oven dishes; Wine About It and North Carolina Ave. SE. Schneider’s, 300 Massachusetts For centerpieces good enough autumn wreath and turkey-shaped bundt pans; turkey pans. Eye-catchAve. NE, carries 12,000 wines. For

ing touches include tea towels, napkins, and adorable minigourd shaped candles. Oh yes, plenty of cookbooks. Morever, Leah plans to stay open Thanksgiving day (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) for last-minute necessities. www. hillskitchen.com. On Barracks Row, Erin and Henritte of Homebody, 715 Eighth St. SE, carry everything necessary for a contemporary holiday table: Umbra wine glasses, carafes, cocktail glasses and corkscrews, tea pots, salad bowls and servers, glass tea light logs (which hold a row of votive candles), Chilewich table mats, and cookbooks. www.homebodydc.com. Downstairs from Eastern Market’s South Hall, Market Pottery carries hand-crafted serving platters, bowls and vases. Potter Susan Jacobs makes beautiful bowls in fall colors, while colleague Audrey Jones displays Tuscan-accented pasta bowls. The studio is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Jacobs is around much of the week. Located at 1105-1107 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Frager’s Hardware is celebrating its 90th anniversary, so don’t miss the nifty vintage window display. Inside, aisles are crammed with all manner of cookware (including cast iron pans and skillets), serving utensils and other items. Frager’s also stocks tapered candles, coffee pots, brewers and filters, bulb basters, and party stuff like frilled toothpicks, napkins, and ice tongs. Visit www.fragersdc.com Gracing Frager’s Garden Center are potted mums, ivy and tiny pepper plants. To ward off November chill are bundles of firewood and circular fire bowls for patio entertaining. Next door, Frager’s Just Ask Rentals lends chafing dishes, tables and chairs, coffee urns, champagne fountains, platters and glassware. Rentals are for 24 hours. Call 202-543-0100. ★

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DINING NOTES By Celeste McCall

Slow Down You’ve probably heard about the slow food movement, born in Italy some years ago. It is dedicated to counteract irresponsible farming practices and the invasion of fast food outlets, as well as educating consumers about the beneﬁts of sensible and enjoyable dining. This marvelous organization has spread to the United States, and Washington has a chapter – Slow Food DC. With this in mind, on November 7, Ashok Bajaj’s 701 Restaurant, at 701 Pennsylvania Ave, NW is hosting a special dinner and discussion that explores the future of America’s culinary landscape. Time: 5:30 p.m. Signing her cookbook, “Good Meat: The Complete Guide to Sourcing and Cooking Sustainable Meat,” will be James Beard award-winning author Deborah Krasner. In her book ($40), Krasner strives to show Americans how to be responsible meat eaters. “Instead of supporting industrial farming that advances global warming, drives family farmers oﬀ the land, abuses animals, pollutes watersheds and produces high-cholesterol meat, Krasner urges consumers to choose a healthful, sustainable alternative. Sustainable agriculture allows animals to eat a natural diet, without antibiotics and growth hormones.” All this talk about healthy food will make stomachs growl, so Ed Witt, 701’s new executive chef, will prepare recipes from Krasner’s book: braised pork belly with basil honey on toast; cider-braised Shenandoah lamb shoulder with yogurt; rose water lemon meringue pie. Goody bags will be packed with treats like pig candy and peanut brittle made with crisp bacon and a red pepper. The dinner is $55 per person for Slow Food members; $60 for non-members. The price includes 90 ★ HillRag | November 2010

gratuity and one glass of wine. For more information, visit www.slowfooddc.org. For reservations at 701 call 202393-0701. Reduce your carbon footprint and take Metro; 701 is practically on top of the Archives/Navy Memorial stop (Green and Yellow Lines). Valet parking is available.

Corner Crepes A neighborhood café called Crepes on the Corner. will soon open at C St. and 15th St. SE. Proprietors Vincent Bradberry (chef ) and Marc Ross had planned to open their creperie near Logan Circle, but that deal fell through. Tapping locally grown ingredients (including herbs grown right in the front yard), Crepes on the Corner will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Look for it sometime next year at 257 15th St. SE.

Chef Rachel Harrimah of the Sou’Wester. Pouisson with Red Wine risotto and dandelion greens at Restaurant 701. Photos: Andrew Lightman.

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Thanksgiving is coming up November 25, and getting a jump on the festivities is Johnny’s Half Shell, 400 North Capitol NW. On Nov. 4, the chef Ann Cashion and partner Johnny Fulchino will present Thanksgiving dinner with the trimmings, champagne and dessert, plus a screening of “The Last Waltz.” Dinner seating is at 7 p.m., followed by the ﬂick at 7:30 p.m. Price: $45 per person. For reservations call 202-737-0400 or www. johnnyshalfshell.com. La Plaza, 629 Pennsylvania Ave. SE is continuing its tradition of staying open Thanksgiving Day. This year, proprietor Henry Mendoza will oﬀer deep-fried turkey, a Louisiana specialty. The regular Latino menu will also be available, along with a free shot of tequila after dinner. Hours: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Call 202-546-9512. Down the street at 1129 Pennsylvania Ave. SE (next to Frager’s Hard-

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ware), La Plaza’s Cuban spinoff, Mi Vecindad (“my neighborhood”) will also serve fried turkey, from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. The post-prandial treat will be a shot of Cuban-style rum, direct from Miami. Call 202-546-4760. Café Berlin, 322 Massachusetts Ave. NE, is serving Thanksgiving dinner from 1-8 pm; turkey with forest mushroom stuffing; giblet gravy and cranberry garni; winter squash gratin; sweet potatoes with almonds; cheddarmashed potatoes; dessert buffet; coffee and tea. Café Berlin’s regular menu will be available. For reservations call 202-543-7656 or visit www.cafeberlindc.com. Sou’Wester, at the Mandarin Oriental, 1330 Maryland Ave. SW, will serve a family-style repast from 3 to 8 p.m. Choice of soup or salad; hand-carved turkey; buffet with shrimp and oysters, chestnut stuffing, beet salad, green beans, butternut squash gratin, sweet potatoes, charcuterie and cheeses, pies. Price is $65 per adult (wine is extra); $30 for children 6 to 12; youngsters 5 and younger free. Reservations: 202-554-8588. For a casual, inexpensive repast (plus football), the Hawk ‘n’ Dove, 329 Penn. Ave. SE, will serve a prix fixe dinner from 1-10 p.m. Soup, roast turkey (or steamship beef ), stuffing, mashed ‘taters, creamed peas, dessert. Price: $18.95, half price for children under 12. Call 202-543-3300. Although Toscana Café, 601 Second St. NE will be closed Thanksgiving Day, chef/owner Danielle Catalani plans an ala carte menu with Italian zest: Rosemary roasted free-range turkey with focaccia stuffing with pancetta; butternut squash soup; beets; parmesan/truffle mashed potatoes; green beans with lemons, garlic and almonds; sweet potato gnocchi with gorgonzola; ricotta cheese apple pie; pumpkin gelato. An entire dinner is $70 for 2 people, up to $180 for 10. Items are also available ala carte. Place orders by Nov 22; pickup by Nov. 24. Call 202-525-2693 or toscanacafedc@gmail.com. ★

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Wine and Thanksgiving Dinner By Jon Genderson

hoosing the right wine for Thanksgiving dinner is slightly more complicated than just picking a wine that goes with turkey. The Thanksgiving dinner table can be filled with food choices, many on the sweet side. This makes choosing one wine to accompany the traditional cacophony of flavors a somewhat daunting task. I will offer my humble opinion about the wine styles that I prefer with the traditional Thanksgiving dinner and make some recommendations that should help make your feast enjoyable and memorable. My first recommendation is to serve both a red and a white. Both can work well with the Thanksgiving meal and serving both allows your guests to drink what they like. I recommend wines that posses an abundance of fruit; that will enable the wine to meld together the myriad of flavors on the table. Fruity doesn’t mean sweet although a little sweetness in a wine is not really a bad thing for this particular dinner. Fruit is, after all, what the wine is made from. When I call a wine “fruity,” I’m referring to intensity of fruit aromas in the bouquet and that richness of fat, fruity flavors in the taste. A wine can taste like a fruit salad and still have a dry finish. White wines that that work well include dry Rieslings, Pinot Gris’ and Gewurztraminers from the Alsace region of France. Dry Riesling from Germany also works well; these wines will be labeled trocken (dry), halb trocken (half-dry) and Kabinett, a quality wine with only a little residual sugar. Other fruit forward whites include Viognier, Marsanne and Torrontes. This same “fruit forward” theory applies to reds. A classic pairing is California Zinfandel. Known as “America’s Varietal,” Zinfandel is wonderfully American with a ripe, rich, fruit forward style that does an excellent job of bringing all the flavors of the Thanksgiving table together. Other good choices include Grenache (the primary grape of Chateauneufdu-Pape), Syrah (called Shiraz in Australia) and certain Pinot Noir. Following are some suggestions that will help make your Thanksgiving meal extra special this year:

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Willm Gewurztraminer Clos Gaensbroennel Grand Cru 2001 ($12) This wine originally sold for $70 a bottle. It is an incredible value. This big, lush, extracted wine has beautiful depth of mineral-laced fruit and ﬂowers along with very mature oil and spice components. Satin-textured, full and elegant, this is an extremely well-made wine that is perfect for your holiday table.

Meilen Mosel Riesling Kabinett 2007 ($10) Here is a German Riesling with just a hint of sweetness. A nice bouquet of ﬂowers, mineral and stone fruits is followed by balanced, slightly sweet ﬂavors of peach and lime. Simply delicious!

Cousino Macul Riesling Reserva 2007 ($7) Here is a dry Riesling from Chile at a crazy price. Mature stone fruit, that earthy mineral tinge and a crisp, long ﬁnish make this a real winner whether or not you are on a budget.

Alto 3 Reserva Torrontes 2008 ($14) Torrontes is a grape originally from Spain that, grown in Argentina, produces a wonderfully crisp, aromatic wine. This Torrontes is pale yellow in color with silver tinges. The nose has subtle floral notes with lively aromas of tropical fruit with a hint of peach. Crisp, yet round with superb creaminess, it ends with a wonderfully balanced finish. It will be perfect with the richness and spice that the Thanksgiving menu offers.

This delicious Shiraz is an unbelievably dense wine boasting an exquisite perfume of spring ﬂowers, blackberry and blueberry jam. Huge intensity, full body, and stunning concentration, richness, and length make this perfect for those who love a big, soft red.

di Arie Zinfandel Southern Exposure 2006 ($30) This may be my favorite Zinfandel. It is full bodied with intense fruit that is not over the top. Its perfect balance and soft, elegant ﬂavors keep it in check and will have you going back for another glass…and another!

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Hewitson Miss Harry GSM 2006 ($25) This classic Rhone blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre is deep and full-bodied with peppery kirsch and blackberry notes as well as hints of licorice. It has tremendous density, supple tannin, and a mouthﬁlling, elegant style.

Reilly’s Grenache 2007 ($18) This delicious wine is perfect for Turkey and all the ﬁxings. Big, soft cranberry and raspberry fruit mixed with white pepper spice give it enough body and richness to stand up to the rich ﬂavors of turkey, dressing, and cranberry sauce. It is a real bargain.

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Reds Mermaid Ridge Shiraz 2007 ($16) This Western Australian Shiraz is made in a balanced, more elegant style with deep blackberry fruit aromas joined by soft, spicy ﬂavors. It is a stylistic cross between an Aussie Shiraz and a Northern Rhone Syrah. There is a lot of ﬂavor and body in this reasonably priced bargain.

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Chateau de Chenas Beaujolais Village 2009 ($12) At a time when Beaujolais’ little cousin Beaujolas Noveau gets all the attention, I find this wine (not rushed to market) far more satisfying. This lovely little wine from the great 2009 vintage is filled with wonderful raspberry and red cherry flavors that mingle well with not only turkey but pretty much everything else on the table. Soft, light and fruit filled, it is an excellent choice. ★

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“Hair” And “South Pacific” Visit The Opera House by Brad Hathaway

ould there be two more different musicals playing at the Kennedy Center’s Opera House over the next two months? Hardly! Already playing is “Hair.” Known as “The American Tribal Love Rock Musical,” the rock styled show -- the first rock musical to be successful on Broadway -- was perhaps the quintessential reflection of its time when the original production opened in 1968. As America split over the Vietnam War, the Civil Rights movement, assassinations and riots, it all seemed to be accompanied by the sound of the then-new raucous sound of rock. “Hair” succeeded as no other musical at reflecting both the temper and tempo of its time. Its opening number, “The Age of Aquarius,” became both the name of the decade and its sound, with a recording by the 5th

Dimension not only becoming the number one hit, but also generating a new genre of popular music called “Sunshine Pop.” The musical has a loosely structured, sometimes seemingly unstructured style that centers on a draftee’s final hours before reporting for induction. He chooses to spend those hours with a tribe of hippies in New York City. The score of over thirty songs - some as short as a half minute, others clocking in at nearly five minutes - was by authors Gerome Ragni and James Rado who were actors who had never written a show before, and composer Galt MacDermot who not only hadn’t written a Broadway score, he hadn’t written any rock music at all. He was a jazz oriented musician, but he managed to create songs that captured the tone of the moment. “Hair” began off-Broadway as the first production of the Public Theatre under Joe Papp. It transferred to

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Broadway in 1968 where it was an immediate hit. It ran for over four years for a total of over 1,700 performances. The Public sponsored a 40th anniversary revival which was also an immediate hit and transferred to Broadway where it earned the 2009 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. I reviewed the revival on Broadway and concluded that “to attend this revival is to return to the time of the original and to be drawn into the world of ‘the tribe, complete with its joyful anti-establishmentism, its enthusiastic eﬀort to shock and its life-aﬃrming attitude toward love, sex and freedom.” That revival closed just last June after running on Broadway for over a year. Now director Diane Paulus is recreating her work for a nationwide tour which had a brief tryout in New Haven Connecticut before opening for a four week run here at the Opera

House. When they leave here they head oﬀ on a twenty-city tour.

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he can’t bring himself to accept the girl he loves because her skin isn’t white. The show tells two of the short stories from Michener’s book and includes a few characters and incidents from two others. In joining the fates of the wealthy French expatriate Emile de Becque and his love for the nurse Nellie Forbush with that of the upper class Philadelphia lieutenant and his love for Liat, the daughter of Polynesian trader Bloody Mary, the focus on the boundaries of contemporary racial tolerance and bigotry is unmistakable. In 1949, some of the truths shown on stage were hard to take and Boston’s redoubtable theater critic Elliot Norton was among those urging Rodgers, Hammerstein and director/co-librettist Josh Logan to tone it down. They refused. Said Hammerstein, “that’s what the play is about.” To his credit, at Josh Logan’s funeral, Norton told of his advice and then said “You were right, Josh, you were right.” The diﬀerence in these two scores and the musical plays they support says volumes about the pace of change in America in the middle of the twentieth century. It is a long way from “I’m In Love With A Wonderful Guy” to “Frank Mills,” “Cockeyed Optimist” to “Hair,” and “This Nearly Was Mine” to “Easy To Be Hard,” but there were only nineteen years separating the openings of the two shows. Each play is so much a product of its own time that it not only reﬂects it, it represents it. The Kennedy Center gives you a chance to travel back in time twice -- once just over 40 years and then just over 60, and sample America through the americana that is the Broadway musical.

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representative of the country at its time than was “Hair.” This was, in part, because the country was less divided and the show dealt with what division there was. America at the end of World War II was in the flush of the success of the struggle to defeat the forces of tyranny and genocide. Yet “South Pacific” was no pollyanna style escapist evening. In adapting James Michener’s “Tales of the South Pacific,” Oscar Hammerstein II, Josh Logan and Richard Rodgers managed to create an inspiring entertainment that forced its American audiences to face some hard realities about how far we still needed to go to defeat racial hatred. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” does include such light-hearted diversions as the romping SeaBees singing “There’s Nothing Like A Dame” on the beach of a South Seas paradise, or Nurse Nellie Forbush singing that she’ll “Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair.” It offers those deeply romantic moments of “Some Enchanted Evening” and “Younger Than Springtime.” But it also stands up to moral imperatives with moments like “You’ve Got To Be Carefully Taught” where the young Lieutenant from Philadelphia realizes that it is due to his upbringing and not his genetic makeup that

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hey work this out together…the painter and the painting. Inventing. Blending. Reworking. Rubbing out. Painting over. Hunting. Always hunting – searching for the essential expression of the subject through harmonies of color and form. Together they gradually “hone in on what it is going to be.” To Carlton Fletcher, art is “organized experience.” He likes the feel of it, and there is no hurry when he is taking in the world. Sure, it’s a landscape, a still life, or ﬁgures, but the search is for the deep and extended connections that Carlton cherishes most of all: to the painting underway, the oil paint itself as a means of expression, and the timeless, mysterious link to the human traditions of painting that can be traced back through the beginnings of human history. He has a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, and an MFA from the American University. He has had numerous solo shows in the Washington area and has been represented by the Jane Haslem Gallery since 1989. You can ﬁnd his work in university, public and private collections. He teaches painting at the Washington Studio School and considers it an honor to

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be in a position to pass on the insights and ideas formed through years. He is able to formulate those ideas, put them into words, and ﬁnd verbal analogies to explain what is primarily a visual language. Carlton Fletcher believes that in exchange for what he receives from painting, he owes something back…”you’re supposed to bring it your best…respect what you have been given, and not bring dishonor by your actions.” The highest compliment you can pay him is, “You make me want to paint.” You can see his work at his upcoming show at the Washington Studio School (see At the Galleries).

Jim Magner’s Thoughts on Art There is something inherently valuable in traditions. In art, traditions were once downright sacred. Techniques and styles were passed from generation to generation. The proof was in the picture. Much preparation went into the ﬁnished product: research, drafting compositions, and making preliminary drawings and paintings. Constable did full-sized preliminary oil paintings in which he would

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At the Museums The Phillips Collection 1600 21st St. NW To Jan. 9 The Phillips Collection has two parallel exhibits: TruthBeauty: Pictorialism and the Photograph as Art, 1845–1945; and Coburn and the Photographic Portfolio. “Pictorialism” took photography beyond the mere appearance of a subject into the realm of personal interpretation – Art. Some of the biggest names in photography are featured with over 120 of the “most spectacular photographs in the history of the medium.” Also featured are 16 photographs by Alvin Langdon Coburn (1882–1966), one of the most inﬂuential photographers of the 20th century. There is also a related display of Coburn’s book illustrations, produced between 1904 and 1954, and illustrations for books by H.G. Wells and Henry James. www.phillipscollection.org.

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develop the elements of the finished work. Even as artists began to challenge some of the rigid rules set down by the official state academies, they continued to pay homage to their elders – the old masters and their view of the world. What has changed in recent eras is the basic approach to producing works of art – the difference between making a painting and just painting. Now, traditional painters often begin a work without all the preparations. Carlton Fletcher (see artist profile) has only a general idea of the subject matter and develops the work over time, always looking and thinking – even when not actively painting. He often goes back in with “short ideas” – quick bursts of insight. Sometimes the painting is successful, sometimes not, but each work is really about learning something of the subject, of the craft, and of himself. For me, painting is an inner search, the exploration of a visual idea, a direct descendant perhaps of the first visual ideas in human history. It is also a slowing down, allowing myself extended thought in a world that demands instant results and instant gratification. At the end, there is no clear conclusion, no right answer, just a gradual acceptance that I have given the painting the best of what I know and have tried to paint the subject and the ideas behind it, the intangibles, as best I can.

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Carlton Fletcher Washington Studio School 2129 S St. NW Nov. 1 – Nov. 30 Carlton Fletcher (see Artist Proﬁle) worked in the school’s studio from 2002 to 2008 and completed a series of drawings and paintings of the other artists working there. It’s not only a look back, but also a reﬂection of the inspiration that comes from sharing space and interacting with others. Reception: Sun., Nov. 7, 3-5. www.washingtonstudioschool.org. ★

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Fair Game A Washington Scandal Gets the Big Screen Treatment By Mike Canning

ollywood has again come to town to tell an “inside Washington” story, this one surrounding the naming of Valerie Plame as a CIA officer in the early years of the Bush Administration. With a script based on Plame’s book “Fair Game,” it is a fast-paced and compelling docu-drama which will trigger memories of secret leaks, Niger, “Scooter,” and yellow cake among local policy wonks, especially the antiBush kind. (The film opens Nov. 5, runs 104 min. and is rated “PG-13”). The Plame episode involved the Bush Administration trying to get the terrorism goods on Saddam Hussein and sending State Department veteran Joe Wilson to Niger to check out an intelligence report on nuclear material. Wilson found no evidence for the report, and the White House discounted his opinion, whereupon Wilson told his story to the New York Times. The administration, in apparent retaliation, eventually smeared Wilson by linking him to his wife, Valerie Plame, an undercover officer. Plame was then “outed” in news accounts, effectively ending her career. This is the scenario laid out in “Fair Game,” with Naomi Watts as Plame and Sean Penn as her husband. The film intersperses fast-moving political events with the ongoing personal struggles of the Wilsons, trying to balance work pressures and family duties while becoming mired in a national scandal. The film, directed by Doug Liman, gives Plame a credible back story as a competent CIA officer, showing her doing daring undercover work in Cairo, taking on Iraq intelligence assessments, and personally committing herself to extracting Iraqi nuclear scientists from the country. Still, this is a movie “based on” real events, and the writers, British brothers Jez and John-

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Naomi Watts plays Valerie Plame in “Fair Game.” Photo: Ken Regan; @2010 Summit Entertainment, LLC.

Henry Butterworth, take some license to heighten the drama. One important example of invention for dramatic effect concerns a subplot wherein Plame urges an Iraqi exile to contact her family, which includes an Iraqi scientist, then tries to extricate them from Baghdad only to have them come under bombardment from US bombers in a most dispiriting sequence. This subplot aims to humanize Valerie Plame, to show that she has a heart as well as a commitment to her job—that she is an earnest and empathetic operative, not a surly spy. The script also takes understandable liberties with the real events, though the happenings are basically told in sequence. The timing of incidents and meetings are collapsed to keep the pace moving, for example, but this proves effective because it ratchets up the tension nicely. What works best about “Fair Game” is, however, the acting. Naomi Watts nails this filmic Valerie Plame. Her appealing yet intense

mien, with a tincture of sadness, seems just right for this character, a sympathetic snoop who has to worry about babysitters for her twins. She’s tough when she needs to be, all business when it counts, and caring at home. It doesn’t hurt, either, that you can actually see a clear resemblance between her and the true Plame (who appears in footage at the end credits). Sean Penn, though physically similar to the real Joe Wilson only in his center part, gets enough of the spirit of the diplomat-turned-protester to be effective, and he is especially good at portraying first the weary but accepting stay-athome dad and then the fire-breathing defender of his wronged wife. Penn is often great at depicting outrage on screen and here genuinely earns all of his outbursts. One featured player stands out: David Andrews as Lester “Scooter” Libby. While it could be argued that he is over-the-top in his imperiousness, he makes for a great villain of the piece, smarmy and supercilious at

once. A parade of other solid characters actors—Bruce McGill, Noah Emmerich, Michael Kelly, David Denham—are effective Agency suits. As was done with “All the President’s Men,” the filmmakers saved themselves some fuss and kept a more documentary feel by not having actors stand in for the principal political presences--like George W. Bush and Dick Cheney in this case. The latter two do appear as themselves but only in television images. “Fair Game” is hardly perfect. The director, Doug Liman has a penchant for the spy genre with films such as “The Bourne Identity,” “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” and the TV series “Covert Affairs,” but his work in “Fair Game” is flawed in execution. Most irritatingly, he over-favors hand-held camera work, which produces a perpetually jumpy quality in far too many sequences. It is fine in scenes of close action and confusion, as in the “Bourne” movies, or here in the Baghdad bombing sequence, but it is silly and unnecessary in the domestic scenes with Plame and Wilson. Also undercutting the film’s effectiveness is a common Hollywood ailment: a too insistent score. Here it is by composer John Powell and, while occasionally effective, it calls constant attention to itself. The story is compelling enough without the pounding.

Short Takes Inside Job This is a fine film if you want to vent steam out of your ears learning exactly how the United States of America was diddled in the Great Financial Meltdown of recent times. Filmmaker Charles Ferguson (who made the searching Iraqi war documentary “No End in Sight” three years ago) offers a coherent, if bitter, primer on how our economic system

was violated by the Wall Street big boys and their arcane ﬁnancial shenanigans and their roiling of the real estate market. The ﬁlm, coolly narrated by Matt Damon, is most informative in explaining the vagaries of credit default swaps, derivatives, etc. in layman’s terms. A cluster of economic experts, including a couple who predicted our plight, also help explain the economic crisis—but it doesn’t make it go down any easier. Some of the angles the movie takes on our crisis have also been less covered in the mainstream media, especially the role of monetarist academics (very well compensated ones) who have acted as ever-ready consultants in directing our economy over the brink. Still, nobody really comes away unscathed in “Inside Job”: many of us were—even if tangentially— blowing up the big bubble, not realizing when or how it would pop.

Conviction A heartbreaker of a film with a fine central female performance, “Conviction” tells the true story of Betty Ann Waters who worked 18 years to educate herself and gain a law degree to be able to personally challenge the conviction of her brother Kenny on a murder charge. Hilary Swank does the honors here, in the kind of part that seems made for her: that of an unassuming, lower-middle class (she works at a bar in Massachusetts) striver who doggedly, even obsessively goes after her goal. She is seconded nicely by Sam Rockwell (who plays her brother not as a sympathetic paragon but as a flawed, mercurial man), and Minnie Driver (as a true, no-nonsense friend). But Swank’s character is the core of it all, driven by a kind of filial devotion that is sometimes hard to credit—except that it actually happened. “Conviction” was directed by Tony Goldwyn, a long-time actor (he was the villain in “Ghost” 20 years ago) who here handles his material and his company with total—what can we say—conviction (rated “R”, it runs 107 min.) ★

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A Compendium of Readers, Writers, Books, & Events by Karen Lyon

Burdened by Secrets “It’s easy to feel like a stranger in Washington, D.C.,” says the unnamed narrator of Frederick Reuss’s new novel, “A Geography of Secrets.” “Like many who call DC home, I am not from here but of here… It’s a strange triangulation of geography, psychology, and fate and makes for great confusion, a confusion that calls for – no, demands – a map.” The unmoored speaker is a cartographer whose map of his own family is dramatically redrawn after the death of his father, a foreign service oﬃcer with a lifetime of secrets. Noel Leonard is also a mapmaker of sorts, analyzing satellite images for the Defense Intelligence Agency to guide drone missile attacks in Afghanistan. When a miscalculation leads to the destruction of a school full of children, the burden of his secret threatens to destroy him,

his family, and his marriage. The incident, however, barely causes a ripple in the bureaucratic pond. “[He and his supervisor] craft the memo, couched in enough classified material to guard against its being released while leaving the requisite chutes and ladders open for the downward transference of blame.” As the stories of the two men unfold, Reuss’s graceful, confident prose reveals their inner torment and the ultimate cost of secrecy. “It doesn’t take a thirty-year career to yearn for clear skies and the resolution of all inner doubts and conflicts,” he writes. “What does take thirty years to understand is how ego-bound all secret-keeping is, that the only difference between keeping and breaking is who will suffer most from the truth. Secrets don’t keep, they putrefy.” The Washington Post calls “A Geography of Secrets” “a thoughtful, beautifully written novel… with the texture and snap of a modern-day Graham Greene.” Reuss is also the author of “Horace Afoot,” “Henry of Atlantic City,” “The Wasties,” and “Mohr.” To learn more about his research for “A Geography of Secrets” and his thoughts on government secrecy and censorship, see his Sept. 14 article at www.huffingtonpost.com.

Whiskey in the Jar

Local writer Frederick Reuss’s new novel deals with the effects of secret-keeping on two mapmakers.

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Kevin R. Kosar has got himself quite a gig. He is the founder of AlcoholReviews.com, where he posts reviews of beers, wines, and spirits that manufacturers send him. For free. So how is this ruse… er, idea, working out for him? Well, it’s not all cakes and ale. “It’s nice to have a fancy single malt arrive

Kevin R. Kosar tells the evolving tale of whiskey from throat-scorching medicine to mellow malt.

to my door unexpectedly,” he admits. “It’s not so great to have the latest watermelon-infused, cognac-based alco-pop show up.” Not one to cry in his beer, Kosar has now poured his expertise into a new book, “Whiskey: A Global History,” where he shares not only his passion for the potent potable but also his knowledge about its political, economic, and cultural history. After an initial chapter detailing how whiskey is made, Kosar wades into the drink’s contested origins, then moves to Scotland, Ireland and, ﬁnally, the United States, all of which have rich histories of distilling – as well as of eluding government-imposed taxes. Farmers in Scotland, for example, avoided the ‘excise men’ by hiding their illegal whiskey in barrels marked ‘sheep dip.’

Lest it all seem too glamorous, Kosar gives, if not equal time, at least a fair hearing to those who through the years have decried the evils of demon whiskey. One such anti-alcohol advocate, a 19th-century Scotsman named George Bell, described what he witnessed in Glasgow’s slums: “From the toothless infant to the toothless old man, the population…drinks whisky. The drunken drama that is enacted Saturday night and Sunday morning beggars description.” Kosar ends with a look at whiskey in the twenty-ﬁrst century which, while marketed to the point of giddiness ( Jim Beam boxer shorts?), is experiencing something of a back-to-the-roots movement, with micro-distilleries reverting to traditional methods using locally grown, organic grains. As Kosar concludes, “Whiskey drinkers have never had it better.” Extensively researched at the Library of Congress, where he works, “Whiskey: A Global History” is nicely illustrated with vintage photographs, advertisements, and cartoons, and packed with factoids and stories. For more information, visit www.alcoholreviews.com/whiskey/.

Faded Glory Take a virtual stroll with author Mark N. Ozer and you’ll discover a wealth of information about the buildings that line one of the most prominent promenades in Washington. You’ll also get a fascinating look behind the facades into the stately mansions and the sometimes less than stately lives of the people who inhabited them. “Massachusetts Avenue in the

Learn about the mansions and magnates of Massachusetts Avenue with local historical writer Mark N. Ozer.

Gilded Age: Palaces and Privileges,” focuses on a brief period of unfettered capitalism when, as Ozer writes, “the turn of a pickaxe might uncover a vein of silver, gold or copper that could make an unlettered miner into a millionaire.” From the end of the Civil War until around 1914, money could be made on an unprecedented scale and taxes were nearly nonexistent. The expanding federal government drew both the wealthy and those looking to proﬁt, turning Washington into a social center for the very rich. Happily, many of the buildings they created still exist. Ozer begins his tour at Union Station Plaza and meanders past the 1902 BeauxArts-style DC Public Library and the statues in Thomas and Scott Circles. But he really hits his stride at Millionaires’ Row, with its mansions built by magnates such as Stanley McCormick, the heir to Inter-

national Harvester Company. McCormick suffered from schizophrenia and, despite having access to the finest medical care, was incapacitated for much of his life. His wife Katherine, a graduate of MIT, pushed for a neuro-endocrine approach to his illness, only to lose control of his care in a court battle with his family. After his death, she became active in the women’s suff rage movement, smuggling diaphragms into the United States in the 1920s and becoming a main supporter of Planned Parenthood. The McCormicks’ story is among many that Ozer relates as his tour continues through Dupont Circle, up 21st Street, and over the Glover Bridge to the Washington National Cathedral. You’ll also meet Henry Adams, Alice Roosevelt Longsworth (known as “the other Washington monument”), and Nellie Patterson, as well as the architects, artists, financiers, and socialites who brought elegance, grandeur, and the occasional scandal to D.C. Mark N. Ozer is a former professor of neurology at Georgetown University Medical School and is also the author of “Washington, D.C.: Politics and Place.”

Readings at Riverby Capitol Hill Reading Series recently launched monthly readings at Riverby Books, replacing A Space Inside, the previous series founded by Monica Jacobe. Cocurators Michael Gushue and Dan Vera say that they “hope to retain the warm and intimate atmosphere that Monica has created” and look forward to “showcasing our rich and diverse literary world.” On November 16 at 7 p.m., Michael Gushue will read from his new book, “The Conrad Poems,” and December will feature “Reading for the Winter Solstice: Poems on Light, Darkening Days and Winter Wonders,” Dec. 21, 7 p.m. For more information, visit http:// capitolhill.poetrymutual.org or call 202526-1632. ★

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A Theory Of Jazz Jazz can be enigmatic, an alchemy of mysterious sounds and moods that is spontaneous and yet deliberate in its free ﬂowing creativity. The music can be complex, but good jazz feels as simple as ﬁrst love—it goes straight to the heart and rests there, beating gently. At times, the music can be so life-like that it speaks to you with honesty and love. One still gets a keen sense of understanding of the complexity of the music. There is such a high note of haughtiness, perhaps a natural aristocracy from a kind of inbred austerity about jazz that puts it in a class by itself, elevating one to a higher ground of one’s consciousness. It almost borders on elitism, and yet jazz strikes one as a beautiful music for everyone. And it is, especially for those of us who not only enjoy, but truly love, the music. True, most good jazz musicians more than likely think of jazz as the arbiter of modern music. And on a good day, I think they are correct. You can walk in your door after a hard day’s work and a harrowing Metro ride, put on Sarah Vaughn and your world is transformed. Your mind clears, your body relaxes and suddenly life is pretty good. There’s no drug in the world that can do that. Jazz is beautiful music.

by Jean-Keith Fagon Food: Quiet Inlet •••• Thomas Stronen & Iain Ballamy, ECM These fresh, appealing performances stand up well in their lyrical beauty and sublime spaciousness from the Food duo of Thomas Stronen (drums, live electronics) and Iain Ballamy (tenor and soprano saxs), joined by Nils Petter Molvær (trumpet) and Christian Fennesz (guitar) in concert at Oslo’s Blå club and the Molde Festival, in 2007 and 2008. On Quiet Inlet, Food’s sixth album, and their ﬁrst for ECM, Austrian guitarist and electronics player Mr. Fennesz is featured on the tracks “Tobiko”, “Mictyris”, “Fathom”, while Norwegian trumpeter Mr. Molvær appears on “Chimaera”, “Becalmed”, “Cirrina” and “Dweller.”

Drum Lore •••• Owen Howard, bju records This is an outstanding release. According to drummer Owen Howard “Drum Lore” was developed from a project dedicated to exploring compositions exclusively by drummers. What is most striking is the radical clarity of texture which makes the music seem at once ultra-modern and shrewdly realized in terms of phrase and color, the result of each composer’s comprehen102 ★ HillRag | November 2010

sive exploitation of the drum’s expressive capabilities. This 11-track album features “Bulgaria” (Peter Erskine), “Arboretum” (Tony Williams), “Duchess” (Billy Hart), “Zoot Suite” ( Jack DeJohnette), “It Should’ve Happened A Long Time Ago” (Paul Motian), “Togo” (Ed Blackwell), “The Chief ” (Al Foster), “45 Degree Angle” (Denzil Best), “Roundabout” (Owen Howard), “Stompin’ At The Savoy” (Chick Webb), and “Flip” (Shelly Manne). Performers include Owen Howard (drums), John O’Gallagher (alto sax), Andy Middleton and Adam Kolker (tenor and soprano saxs), Alan Ferber (trombone), Frank Carlberg (piano), and Johanes Weidenmueller (bass).

Impromptu ••• Bob Mamet Trio, Counterpoint Records This is an enjoyable and relaxing album from the Bob Mamet Trio that could provide the necessary underpinning for a romantic evening. But then this is the perfect jazz music for just about any occasion. From the opening title track, “Impromptu” to “Cats on the Roof ” followed by “Until Morning,” there is no loss of praise for other songs on the album. Performers include Bob Mamet (piano), Darek Oles (bass) and Joe La Barbera (drums).

Oﬃcium Novum •••• Jan Garbarek & The Hilliard Ensemble, ECM On both the tenor and soprano saxophones, Jan Garbarek’s music contains glories and riches indeed -- an unending sense of intricacy and clarity from Norway’s (perhaps all of Europe) most subtle and distinguished con-

temporary musician. Truth be known, Mr. Garbarek with his highly distinctive tone -- “a desolate, stinging sound, ﬂoating in simplicity and haunting clarity” -- is undoubtedly one of the most original individualists on the saxophone to have emerged on the jazz scene since the ‘70s. Mr. Garbarek’s latest collaboration with the Hilliard Ensemble is an outstanding release. Rarely, if ever, have there been performances where soloist and ensemble connect with such unerring intuition, where the music is treated so naturally. The Hilliard Ensemble includes David James (countertenor), Rogers Covey-Crump (tenor), Steven Harrold (tenor), and Gordon Jones (baritone). Highlights include “Hays Hark Nviranats Ukhti,” “Litany/Otche Nash/Dostoino Est,” “Surb, Surb,” “Allelula. Nativitas,” and “We Are The Stars.”

grown-ups it’s perfectly good music for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries or generally feel-good-occasions with songs like “Country Road,” “A Winter’s Night,” “Sunshine,” and “By The Fire.”

Here. There … Bossa Brazil & Mauricio De Souza Group, Pulsa Music This album has a heavy line-up of musicians (eight to be exact) but oﬀers only a few noteworthy pieces like the title track “Here. There…,” “I Can’t Get Started,” “Windows,” and “Firm Roots.” Performers include Mauricio De Souza (drums), Mike Stern (guitar), Andrew Beals (sax), Gregory Revkin (trumpet/ﬂugelhorn), Noah Haidu (piano), Carl Viggiani (piano), Jerry Weir (vibraphone) and Morrie Louden (bass).

Cold Sun ••• Yelena Eckemoff www.yelenamusic.com Pianist Yelena Eckemoff along with Mads Vinding (double-bass) and Peter Erskine (drums) are heard here with exceptional flair and finesse on some fine accomplished pieces like the title track, “Cold Sun,” “Scents of Christmas,” “Stubborn” and “Winter.”

Home ••• Jim Brickman, Somerset Entertainment A collection of country-ﬂavored originals from pianist Jim Brickman that is full of nostalgia and sentimentality from favorites like “Thank You” (featuring Matt Giraud), “Welcome Home” (featuring Robin Meade), to the heartbreaking-save-my-soul/God bless America “Breathe, Dream, Pray, Love.” Strictly speaking, the album has a most appealing delicacy and engaging sense of innocence censored with great rhetorical and emotional power. For

This Could Be The Start Of Something Big ••• Andy Farber and his Orchestra, Black Warrior Records Jazz lovers might want to take a peek at Andy Farber’s (saxs) latest album for its back-inthose-years/Duke Ellington kind of music with that crowded dance ﬂoor of happy folks whispering the night away. Get into the spirit with that daring “The Man I Love,” the romantic “Midnight The Stars And You,” or that tender but melancholic “Body And Soul.” And for the truly sophisticated how about the favorite “Broadway” followed by the that goodnight kiss on the “52nd St Theme.”

All CDs and DVDS reviewed in this article are heard through Bowers & Wilkens 802D Speakers and ASW 4000 subwoofer, and Rotel Preamp 1070, ampliﬁer 1092 and CD player 1072. CDs are available for purchase through amazon.com For more information about this column, please email your questions to fagon@ hillrag.com. ★

Kids & Family Capitol Hill Arts Workshop Classes Begin November 1 The Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) is now registering children for a slate of new classes in the visual and performing arts beginning Nov. 1. Students ages zero to ﬁve can participate in an array of classes including yoga and “Stories for Children” and pre-ballet sessions. New this session is “Read All About It” (ages 18 months to three years) where students will engage in fun sensory activities inspired by favorite children’ s books. Another new class, “Arts Alive” (ages two to four), will guide children through fun, hands-on activities that will enhance creativity and imagination. CHAW also oﬀers private music instruction in a variety of instruments for students of all ages. Tuition assistance and payment plans are available for all classes. For a complete list of workshops, classes or registration information, visit chaw.org or call 202-547-6839.

Teen Studio at the National Gallery of Art On Saturday, Jan. 5, 10:00 AM3:30 PM, spend a day at the National Gallery looking at works of art, experimenting with studio materials and techniques, and meeting other teens (grades 9 - 12) who are interested in art! Led by artists and museum educators, each ﬁve-hour workshop includes gallery visits, group conversations, art instruction, and open studio time to experiment with materials and techniques and to create a work of art. Explore paintings by Edouard Manet and Pablo Picasso through drawing and movement techniques. Transform

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your drawings into colorful paintings using a watercolor resist technique. Lunch and all materials are provided. Program is free but advance registration required. Online registration begins January 5. For more information call 202-842-6252, email teens@nga.gov, or visit www.nga.gov/programs/teens

DC sketchers sketching at the market - CHAW art class.

Moms on the Hill Donate to Miner, Tyler, Watkins & JO Wilson Due to the success of the MOTH Family Fest, Moms on the Hill was able to donate $1,000 to Miner, Tyler, Watkins and JO Wilson schools. The money will be used to support the schools’ thriving gardens, parent/ caregiver learning initiatives and student activities such as assemblies and ﬁeld trips. Additionally, MOTH gave $250 to The Friends of Garﬁeld Park to support the maintenance of the Family Fest site. Kudos and thanks to sponsors, volunteers, and picnic goers for making this possible! See you next year! -The 2010 MOTH Family Fest Planning Committee.

Capital City Symphony Family Concerts On Sunday Nov. 14, 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM the Capital City Symphony oﬀers performances of its popular family concert. Each performance is pre-

ceded by an instrument petting zoo, with members of the orchestra displaying their instruments and even letting the children try them! The concert itself includes a special program book just for the younger set and lots of audience interaction. This year’s concerts will explore “The Case of the Missing Melody.” Maestro Victoria Gau will lead the audience on a search for clues in works by Adolphe, Rossini, Wagner, and Tchaikovsky. Tickets for Children 16 and under are free for all Capital City Symphony main season concerts! $20/25, adult; $16/20 senior/student. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. capitalcitysymphony.org

Young Readers Center at the Library of Congress Young people are encouraged to explore the center’s library of current and classic books, which can be read onsite. Adults can also read aloud to their children from a selection of preschool-appropriate books by the capitalcommunitynews.com ★ 103

kidsfamily notebook nation’s best authors and illustrators. This collection of books is noncirculating, and readers are encouraged to check with their school and local public libraries for copies that they can borrow and enjoy at home to complete their reading. Open weekdays (except federal holidays), 9:00 AM-4:30 PM. Thomas Jeﬀerson Building, Room LJ G31 (ground ﬂoor), 10 First St. SE. 202-707-1950. read.gov/yrc

Come On, Let’s Play—and Learn! On Nov.10, 4:15–5:00 p.m., Children 18 months to 4 years old and their parents enjoy a unique play date exploring Montessori learning through music and art. Children will wiggle and giggle while parents learn practical ways to help tame temper tantrums, support independence and foster their children’s love of learning. To reserve your space contact Ms. Munira Basir at 202.399.2208. Northeast Stars Montessori Preschool, 1325 Maryland Ave NE.

Northeast Stars Montessori Preschool Observations Need aﬀordable, quality preschool for your 2–5 year old? Northeast Stars Montessori Preschool on Capitol Hill (1325 Maryland Ave NE) is dedicated to multi-dimensional learning for children that supports academic success, promotes healthy living, encourages community involvement, and increases cultural awareness. Fullday or half-day options and a Space Sharing Program perfect for families with a nanny or stay-at-home mom or dad. Schedule an observation and tour Northeast Stars, learn about Montessori methods, and watch students and teachers in action! Thursdays, 9:45am–10:45am. Contact Ms. Munira Basir at nestars@verizon.net or 202.399.2208.

Flight Family Day at Air and Space To celebrate the re-opening of the newly updated Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight Gallery, the National Air and Space Museum is hosting a Family Day. Activities will focus on the 1920s and 1930s, formative decades in aviation when ﬂight technology rapidly advanced; military and 104 ★ HillRag | November 2010

civilian aviation grew tremendously; record-setting and air racing captured public interest; African Americans began to breach the social barriers of ﬂight; and modern rocketry was born. Free. Saturday, Nov. 20., 10:00 AM3:00 PM. Gallery 208. 202-633-1000. nasm.si.edu

National Award Celebrates District’s Food Service Director and Innovative Lunch Program District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) Food Services Director Jeff rey Mills has won a national award for his innovative approach to serving healthy, vegetarian lunch options in more than 120 schools. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), a national nonprofit organization that promotes healthy diets, has named Mills a winner in the 2010 Golden Carrot Awards. The award will be presented during this year’s National School Lunch Week, which runs from Oct. 11-15. A cash prize accompanies the award: PCRM will give $1,000 to benefit the schools’ innovative food service program. DCPS offers a wide variety of nutritious, vegetarian meal options—including curried local fall vegetables with steamed brown rice, Moroccan bean and vegetable stew, and black bean burger on a whole wheat roll— with fresh salads offered daily. Mills has introduced students to a variety of new fruits and vegetables this year through afterschool programs and a “Strawberries and Salad Greens Day” to kick off a celebration of fresh, quality, food in school cafeterias. pcrm.org.

Children’s Artwork for Wounded Marines The National Museum of the Marine Corps is sponsoring a collection of original art to display at the Wounded Warrior wing of the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda. Children who wish to participate should draw a picture and write a supportive message on an 8 1/2x11 piece of paper. Artists should also write their name, hometown and grade level on the back of their picture. The Museum will ac-

cept drawings, paintings or colorings. All works must be submitted in a ﬂat, rigid envelope, postmarked by Nov. 30, 2010. The Wounded Warrior wings of the National Naval Medical Center (NNMC) is a dedicated area for men and women recovering from injuries sustained in battle. NNMC provides medical services for every injured Sailor and Marine returning to the continental U.S. from Iraq and Afghanistan. Since 2003, NNMC has cared for more than 2,000 American uniformed service members wounded in war. Mail submissions to: The National Museum of the Marine Corps; Attn: Teacher in Residence; 18900 Jeﬀerson Davis Highway; Triangle, VA 221721938. For more information call 703221-8430 or email daniels@marineheritage.org.

The White House Internship: A Public Service Leadership Program The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This handson program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Oﬃce and prepare them for future public service opportunities. Applicant must be 18 years old and and US citizen. The Summer 2011 application and details will be posted on Nov. 8 on whitehouse.gov/about/ internships/apply

Youth APPLab Classes for Teens Youth APPLab is designed to teach Black and Latino high school students in DC how to design and create mobile Android applications (apps). Classes are starting soon and will be held on the campus of Howard University. If you or someone you know is interested, please send an email to leshell@youth-lab.org for more information and a student application package. Space is limited, so reply now. For more information, visit www.youthapplab.org. Classes will go until May/June with an app competition for internships. 202-713-5027.

First Lade Michelle Obama Honors M.O.M.I.E’s TLC For its effectiveness in developing creativity and fostering academic success by engaging young people in the arts and humanities, M.O.M.I.E’s TLC of Washington, DC was recognized with a prestigious national award by First Lady Michelle Obama at a White House ceremony in October. Chosen from a pool of almost 500 nominations and 50 finalists, M.O.M.I.E’s TLC was one of 15 after-school and out-of-school programs across the country to receive the 2010 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award, the highest honor such programs can receive in the United States. The award honors communitybased arts and humanities programs that make a marked difference in the lives of their participants by improving academic scores and graduation rates, enhancing life skills, and developing positive relationships. M.O.M.I.E’s TLC was recognized by Mrs. Obama for using engagement in the humanities and arts to build self-esteem, develop leadership skills, and improve academics. Founded in 2000, M.O.M.I.E’s TLC was created to nurture the genius of children through creative and culturally-relevant learning opportunities. Over the past 10 years, the organization has engaged more than 6,000 young people in all of its year-round cultural education Programs, including the After School and Summer Programs and the year-round Children’s Gallery of Black History. 202-545-1919. momiestlc.com

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here are plenty of good reasons why Capitol Hill parents may not want to throw their child’s birthday party at home. Lack of space—cramming all the party guests plus parents and siblings into a typical rowhouse can be tough. Lack of time—mom and dad’s busy schedules don’t allow for all the prep work. Or, perhaps you simply have an aversion to cleaning up the inevitable mess. Luckily, there are other options, even some close to home. They run the gamut in variety and cost, but they all have one thing in common: Most of the work is out of parents’ hands, so they can relax and enjoy their kid’s big day, too. If this sounds like your idea of good birthday party planning, here are ﬁve places on the Hill or nearby to consider for your child’s next bash.

Family Room 411 8th Street, SE 202-640-1865 http://www.thefamilyroomdc. com/ With a party room and play space full of toys and trappings for toddler fun, the Family Room is a great option for birthdays in kids’ early years. The basic party package costs $175 for members, $225 for non-members and includes two hours’ party room rental and play area access for up to 12 children. More services are available at extra costs—from food and decorations to goody bags and entertainment, the staﬀ will take 106 ★ HillRag | November 2010

care of as much or little as you want. The complete list of available services is listed on their website, or call for more details. Weekend party times book up fast, so early reservations are recommended. Expect a

birthday parties and family gatherings. Party guests can putt around the Washington, DC-themed faux fairway then take the celebration to the bar area to feast on kid fare— quesadillas, chicken nuggets, and the

Let’s party! A little guest of honor enjoys his birthday at the Family Room

$100 deposit fee and $25 cancellation charge.

H Street Country Club 1335 H Street, NE 202-399-4722 http://www.thehstreetcountryclub.com/ As the website states: Kids need fun, too! This pub might be a staple on the H Street bar hopping tour, but on Saturdays and Sundays during the day, their indoor minigolf course (the only one in DC) is available for kids’

like selected from the menu and cake brought in by you. All parties conclude with pinata action and goody bags for the guests provided by the H Street Country Club. Rates depend on the number of guests and the amount of food ordered—a friend’s recent party for about 15 children cost around $250.

La Lomita Dos 308 Pennsylvania Avenue SE 202-544-0616 The Mexican restaurant on Penn-

sylvania Avenue is a go-to spot for family-friendly meals and delicious margaritas, and now we can add birthday parties to the list. A basement party room accommodates up to 40 guests, and the space is perfect for a celebration of any age. The best part is that a party here won’t break the piggy bank. There is no fee to reserve the room; in fact, the only costs are for food and drinks. However, that’s about all the restaurant supplies, but party planners are welcome to bring in their own decorations, games, and goody bags. They recommend reserving the room at least a couple of weeks in advance, and the staﬀ can help you plan a menu, which will likely consist of quesadillas, tacos, and other tasty kid faves. To book a party at La Lomita Dos, call Erick at 202-544-0616.

National Building Museum 401 F Street NW 202-272-2448 http://www.nbm.org/ Whether you have a toddler who adores playing with blocks or a kid developing an interest in architecture, the National Building Museum oﬀers birthday party options that accommodate a range of ages and building-related interests. The Craft Activity Party, a two-hour celebration for children turning 3-11, includes an introduction to building and a hands-on souvenir craft activity in a private classroom. Rates start at $270 for members, $330 for

non-members. The Building Zone Play Party, for children ages 2-6, includes a 30-minute celebration in a museum classroom then an hour of playtime in the Building Zone. Rates start at $400 for members, $480 for non-members. Both types of birthday parties are led by a Museum Teacher and include goody bags and hard hats for guests and a T-shirt for the birthday child. Saturday and Sunday party times are available, but they go fast, so early booking is recommended. For more information and to plan a celebration there, call the museum’s School & Youth Groups team at 202-272-2448 or email youthgroups@nbm.org.

Trapeze School 4th Street SE and Tingey Street 410-459-6839 http://washingtondc.trapezeschool.com/parties/ index.php Children ages 5 and up can party like circus stars at one of the newest and most exciting recreational venues in the area. Trapeze School DC, located right next to the brand new Yards Park in the Capitol Riverfront neigborhood, will tailor a party to your child’s liking— and swinging abilities. The flying trapeze is the highlight, and activities like juggling, acrobatics, swordplay, stilts, and other big top fun can also be included. While the school does not offer catering, party hosts are welcome to bring in their own food, and tables will be set up for some on-ground celebrating. This unique thrill doesn’t come cheap; the base rate for a party here is $550 for 10 guests, but this is one that will get everyone’s spirits soaring. For more information, call the Trapeze School office at 410-459-6839. Linda Samuel is a freelance writer and and author of the blog KidFriendlyDC. com. ★

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played soccer with DC United. That day was phenomenal.” Acacia Lawrence wrote, “We sometimes had a break, and for snack we had red or green apples and water. Then it was over and they gave us bags and a signature and a picture of them.” Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! campaign has a goal of solving the challenge of childhood obesity by teaching families to live a healthier and more active life.

St. Anselm’s Abbey School Honored Twenty-two members of the senior class at St. Anselm’s Abbey School were honored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and the College Board in their annual competitions this fall, corresponding to over sixty percent of the 35-man senior class. These young men rank in the top five percent of high school seniors nationally based on their performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Honorees from the St. Anselm’s Class of 2011 include four National Merit Semifinalists, who rank in the top one percent of U.S. high school seniors who took the PSAT/NMSQT. The Semifinalists are Mathew Calkins, Thomas Hansen, Michael McCutchen and Abraham Secular. These young men, who are among only 16,000 students across the country to earn this distinction, will compete against other Semifinalists for 8,400 Merit Scholarships, which will be awarded in the spring. This year’s group of honorees from St. Anselm’s also includes 14 National Merit Commended Students, who rank in the top three percent of PSAT/ NMSQT test takers. Additionally, two St. Anselm’s seniors were honored by the National Hispanic Recognition Program and four students were named Outstanding Students in the National Achievement Scholarship Program, which recognizes outstanding Black American high school seniors. The proportion of seniors honored -- roughly 63 percent -- is thought to 108 ★ HillRag | November 2010

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The National Merit Winners of St. Anselm’s Abbey School (missing Ian Rich).

be one of the highest of any school in the Washington area. Over the past decade, 46 percent of St. Anselm’s graduates have been honored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. St. Anselm’s Abbey School is a Roman Catholic school serving academically motivated young men in grades 6-12. Located on the 43-acre grounds of St. Anselm’s Abbey in NE Washington, the school was founded by Benedictine monks in 1942 and is known for its rigorous academic program. The Fall Open House will be on November 7 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. – E.V. Downey, Director of Admissions. www.saintanselms.org

Fifth-graders wrote about their experience of meeting DC United at the White House. “When we got there, we had to wait in line. Time was ticking by.” wrote Joaquin Hill, who was impatient to meet the soccer players. “My trip to the White House was awesome,” wrote Mikalin Reed. “We

Maury 4th graders chose A Midsummer Night’s Dream as the play they want to perform. “Last year the class chose a tragedy – Macbeth. This class wanted a comedy,” said Ms. Rochester, the 4th grade’s teacher. They’ve already read the play, and auditions will be held Nov. 18. Students will visit the Folger for a tutorial on stage combat. Like last year, the class will hold a bake sale to raise money for props and costumes, and all will

Maury Elementary Maury 4th & 5th Grades at White House As part of “Let’s Move!”, Maury 4th and 5th graders visited the South Lawn of the White House on Oct. 7.

Maury 4th & 5th grade students and staff at the White House! [Credit: Tomas Bonome.]

culminate in a performance at the Folger in June!

Maury Preschoolers Build “We were on a walk around the building,” said new Maury preschool teacher Scott Harding, “and the students were inspired by the roofers!” He refers to the workers who have been on Maury’s historic roof with large sheets of copper and their very large lift equipment that gets them all the way up to the cupola. So working with their inspiration, Mr. Scott, as he is called, is turning the preschool into a mini-work zone. The children will learn how to sand wood, hammer with tiny (but real) hammers, and screw screws – all safely and under supervision. After building, they will paint and display their creations at the school. Check back for results! - Heather Schoell. Maury is at 1250 Constitution Ave., NE. To visit the campus and Principal Carolyne Albert-Garvey/ Resident Principal Tui Roper call 202-698-3838, www.mauryelementary.com.

grow their own vegetables. Students will soon be preparing meals with their first crops. Tyler’s Outdoor Classroom was also featured on the 7th Annual DC Schoolyard Greening Tour sponsored by the DC Environmental Education Consortium. The October 16th tour was the culminating event for the DC School Garden Week and Local Flavor Week held jointly in celebration of the passage of the DC Healthy Schools Act. Tyler Outdoor Classroom is a volunteer-based initiative that transformed the formerly all-asphalt schoolyard into a green space designed to ensure ample opportunities for outdoor play and learning. Construction began in 2008 with the construction of the first bioretention area planted with native trees, grasses and perennials. These types of rain gardens help to manage storm water on site, and reduce surface runoff into Anacostia River. The remaining portion of the Outdoor Classroom was completed in October 2009 and planted this year. Finally, the students are now able

Tyler Elementary Busy Fall for the Outdoor Classroom It’s been a busy fall in Tyler Elementary’s Outdoor Classroom with the community helping to literally bring new life to this growing green space. In September, things got a little Tyler teacher Coleman Rose and students release Monarch butgreener with the help terflies in the Tyler Outdoor Classroom. of dozens of parents, students and community members to play and learn under the shade – including several volunteers from of river birch and willow oak trees. the Navy Yard. Nearly 1,000 native They can sample fruits from serviceperennials and grasses funded by the berry trees and thornless raspberry District Department of the Envi- brambles while observing monarch ronment (DDOE) were planted ac- butterﬂies feeding on swamp milkcording to gorgeous landscape plan weeds. of Tyler parents Anya Zmudzka and For more information about the Steve Sattler. Tyler Outdoor Classroom and to see City Blossoms -- a D.C. area photos, visit www.tylerelementary. non-proﬁt dedicated to enriching net/outdoorclassroom. -Suzanne the lives of children through garden- Wells and Ryan Cree. Tyler Elemening -- partnered with Tyler to cre- tary, 1001 G St., SE, tylerpta@hotate the edible garden for students to mail.com. capitalcommunitynews.com ★ 109

kidsfamily school notes also known as an Erdkinder program. An announcement on this is expected in the early part of 2011. In the meantime, cheers to turning 20 and moving on and out! To learn more about the Montessori program, please visit www.watkinsmontessorischool.org.

Stuart-Hobson Student Wins Fannie Mae T-shirt Contest The Cluster Community has a new celebrity artist. Toree Weaver, a seventh grader at Stuart-Hobson Watkins Montessori students are excited to move into their Middle School, won Fannie new building - the old Logan School building at 215 G St. NE. Mae’s 2010 Help the Homeless T-shirt Art Contest. Her drawing will be featured on more than Montessori on the Move 110,000 T-shirts given to participants Like any 20-something it’s time for in the Fannie Mae Help the Homeless the Montessori program at Watkins Walkathon scheduled for Nov. 20 on Elementary to move on and out. That’s the Mall. Toree has been featured on right, the Montessori program, which the DCPS website and the Kids secturned 20 this year, is moving into its tion of the Washington Post. own building - the old Logan School at 215 G St., NE - whose large space Save the Date will allow for a much needed expansion. (The Montessori program at Watkins Cluster School Open House The enrollment period for the Elementary has been bursting at the seams for years - getting hundreds of 2011 – 2012 school year is quickly applications each spring for about 20 approaching. Do you have questions open slots.) The move is planned for the about joining the Cluster community? 2011-2012 school year. But the move On December 7th at 9:30 a.m. and is not only a good thing for Montes- 10:30 a.m. the Capitol Hill Cluster sorians. The space left by the vacating School will host Open Houses at all program will allow Watkins Elementary to bring back 5th grade, which is now housed in StuartHobson Middle School. This in turn will provide space for rising 6th graders from Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School to feed into Stuart Hobson - all part of the school system’s goal of strengthening Ward 6 middle schools. Speaking of which, there is a chance that the Montessori move and expansion will include a middle school, Cap:St. Peter’s middle school girls team enjoy Camp Cavella.

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three campuses – Peabody (Peabody Early Childhood Center and SWS), Watkins (Watkins Elementary and Montessori), and Stuart-Hobson Middle School. The program at each campus starts with a presentation at 6:30 p.m., followed by a building tour. - Gabriella Boston and Shay Harris, Peabody Early Childhood Campus – 425 C St. NE; Watkins Elementary Campus – 420 12th St. SE; Stuart-Hobson Middle School Campus – 410 E St. NE; www.capitolhillclusterschool.org

cider and doughnuts to discuss spooky books they read in October. Students rounded out the Halloween festivities parading in costumes around Providence “X” Park; delighting in the annual eighth grade-sponsored haunted house; and celebrating during class parties.

St. Peter School Middle-Schoolers Prepare for High School!

St. Peter School third graders visit recycling center

St. Peter School sev- [Credit: Holly Howe] enth and eighth-grade students headed out to Camp Calleva Reduce, Reuse and Recycle in Poolesville, MD to experience the Third grade students recently vispower of team work in an outdoor ited the Montgomery County Recy“classroom.” The students spent the cling Center for a first-hand look at day together immersed in outdoor how recyclables are processed. Stuactivities designed to foster personal dents enjoyed touring the facility and growth, group cooperation and leaderleft inspired to continue promoting ship skills. The program is part of the the benefits of recycling at home and school administration’s comprehensive school. –Sally Aman. approach to preparing students for the St. Peter School, 422 Third St., SE; next level of academic excellence and 202-544-1618, www.stpeterschooldc.org growth: High School! In addition to course work and community service, students are spending the fall welcoming visits from area Catholic High Schools, A Day in the Life of a Farm shadowing students As part of DC Farm-to-School at area Catholic High Week, Oct. 12-15, Brent’s second and Schools and preparing third-graders visited Sharp’s Waterfor the Catholic High ford Farm in Brookeville, MD. Sharp’s School Admissions exam Farm is a 530-acre family farm with (HSPT). Good luck educational offerings including “A Middle School Team! Day in the Life of a Farm.” Student learned about the important of bees Halloween to harvesting and other connections In the spirit of Hal- between farming and our food. They loween, students in also picked corn, pumpkins, squash grades three through and herbs to bring back to school for eight enjoyed the an- a hands-on cooking demonstration nual Boo! Books event with local chef and Brent supporter during which students Matt Hill, executive chef of Charlie and teachers meet over Palmer Steak.

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Monarch Butterfly Project Brent is bringing a little bit of the farm back to the campus with its monarch butterfly project. Currently there are seven teachers and ten families hosting caterpillars with hopes of watching the miracle of the monarch butterfly lifecycle. Once they get to the chrysalis stage, the caterpillar takes almost two weeks to transform into a beautiful monarch butterfly. Brent students will tag each butterfly (for a research project run by Kansas University) and then release them for their fall migration to Mexico.

Coach David Students at Brent are fortunate to have David Hidalgo, aﬀectionately known as “Coach David,” to lead them in their physical exercise. Coach David is a native Washingtonian whose love of sports is infectious. Even the least athletic child enjoys his games; he always puts a smile on the face of every student. In addition to his work during the day, Coach David leads after-school soccer clubs for a variety of ages. Brent, 301 North Carolina Avenue, SE. www.brentelementary.org; 202-698-3363.

Ludlow-Taylor Elementary Test Scores Are Up! The year began on a high note for the Ludlow-Taylor family. Test scores jumped by about 20 percentage points, and they made AYP! This feat was achieved under the leadership of Principal Cobbs, through the hard work of the third, fourth, and ﬁfth-grade students and the support of their families, and of course, with the dedication of their teachers, Ms. Sharnette Gordon, Ms. Alecia Francis, and Ms. Keisha Henderson. Congratulations to all for a job well done. Enrollment and parental involvement are also up this year. A third Preschool class and a second Pre-K class were added. PTA membership has more than doubled and the sub-committees have begun planning a slew of activities to support and promote the school. Under the directive of the Executive Committee, the PTA will also have a special focus this year to support extracurricular activities such as the after school program and ﬁeld trips.

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CHDS First- graders holding caterpillars at the Insect Zoo. Caterpillars are arthropods, like the mealworms the students are raising in their classroom. [credit: Laura Nakatani]

been made on our courtyard renovation. The plan was developed by the school greening committee comprised of teachers and teachers and funded through a grant from the Jordanian Embassy. DC Greenworks was hired to help develop and implement the plan. They broke ground in September and thus far native and pollinator sections have been planted, and the raised beds for the vegetable garden have been put in place to be planted in the spring. A cedar shed has been installed to house tools and seating. Rain barrels, which will serve as the primary source for the irrigation system, and portable seating should arrive within the next few weeks. Funds from the grant will also be used to provide irrigation for planter boxes outside the school lining G St. Though the project has not yet been completed, teachers have already started using the courtyard as an outdoor classroom. In addition to familiarizing students with the gardens and tools, teachers have used the space to discuss water conservation and teach them vocabulary words such as “perspective” and “perimeter” as they sketch the courtyard. -Donny Kirsch. Ludlow-Taylor, 659 G St. NE. 202-698-3244. 112 ★ HillRag | November 2010

Capitol Hill Day School The Green Team and HallowGreen! One of the ﬁrst initiatives of the newly formed CHDS Green Team was a celebration of HallowGreen! Americans spend over $5 billion every year on Halloween items, most of which is not recyclable. The Team urged families to make costumes out of recycled materials, suggested a neighborhood costume-swap, and recommended making decorations using natural items. This year’s HallowGreen Parade took place on October 29. As part of a long-standing tradition, older students helped younger children with their costumes. Costumed students and teachers then paraded through Providence Park, to the delight of parents and area preschool children. The goal of the Green Team partnership of faculty, board members, and parents is to create a more sustainable school building as well as a greener school culture. Their work supports existing themes in the curriculum. CHDS service learning involves 7th graders in the weekly collection of recyclables – a program begun on Earth Day in 1990. Pre-kindergarteners learn about oceans, ﬁrst-graders focus on life cycles, second- graders learn about worms and soil. In third-grade,

students investigate water and watersheds, and then study leaves and leaf classification in 4th grade, and landforms in 5th grade. In Kindergarten, children explore and connect with the natural world, with the goal of creating lifelong conservationists. Published artist and second grade teacher Barbara Keeling shows the children how she creates botanical drawings. Students then apply this knowledge by recording what they learn with observational drawings in the classroom and on field trips. Seventh-grade science focuses on ecology and ecosystems. Students study the Chesapeake Bay watershed in depth, in class and during an overnight trip to an island in the Bay. During the trip, water use by students is measured as they are challenged to use as little water as possible. Likewise, S.L.O.P. (Stuff Left on Plates) is weighed after each meal to increase sensitivity to food waste. These challenges help students explore the effect that humans have on the environment, and connect their studies and experiences to gain a greater understanding of the sensitive balance of nature. - Jane Angarola. CHDS, 210 South Carolina Ave., SE, 202-386-9919; janea@chds.org.

Payne Elementary Pinwheels for Peace Did you happen to see the colorful Pinwheels planted around Payne in September and wonder what they

were? Well, each pinwheel represented a student at Payne and the commitment they made to celebrate peace on that day. The International Day of Peace has been celebrated annually on September 21 since the United Nations adopted the idea in 1981. Leading up the important day, classes at Payne read stories about peace in the world, in their neighborhoods, and in their own hearts. On the morning of International Peace Day, students marched with colorful pinwheels illustrated with their vision of what peace looks like around the school and the neighborhood. During the march neighbors were impressed by the energy and knowledge the students had about being part of a caring global community. After the march, returned Peace Corp volunteers from Mali and Tanzania visited the classes to share what peace looks like around the world. Way to keep the Peace at Payne!

Students Engage with New Technology Thanks to a Hewlett Packard grant, this year students at Payne ES have the opportunity to learn in new ways using laptops. The grant gave the school a laptop cart with 30 student computers and four teacher computers. Now classroom teachers are able to create experiences for their classes where each student can be on their own computer working at their own pace. Over the course of the year, students will use the laptops for research,

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to develop typing skills, literacy and math support, international correspondence, and eventually with the Rosetta Stone software. The computers have transformed learning at Payne and the school looks forward to the future when all students at Payne can be on a computer daily. Hopefully that is right around the corner. -Kyle Evans, Catalyst Coordinator, Juanita Stokes, Preschool Teacher, Vielka ScottMarcus, Principal. Payne, 305 15th St., S.E.. 202-698-3262. Vielka.Scott@dc.g.

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The DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation (Trust) hosted the 11th annual Lights On Afterschool in DC to raise awareness about the need for after-school programs that keep children safe, help working families, improve attendance and high school completion as well as inspire learning. The DC event is one of more than 7,500 occurring nationally on October 21 to highlight the need for after-school programs. The local event featured students who participate in after-school programs in the District. The young people made the case directly to

Kids Meet Fala The children of River Park Nursery School explored the FDR memorial during their ﬁrst ﬁeld trip. They enjoyed walking through the four outdoor “rooms”, touching the statues and listening to the waterfalls. Each child made a ruler and took turns measuring President Roosevelt’s dog Fala. The students recently celebrated Halloween with a party, and they are learning about the changing seasons. River Park held a successful Yard and Bake sale at East114 ★ HillRag | November 2010

DC Celebrated 11th Annual Lights on Afterschool Students Educated City Council Members About The Importance of AfterSchool Programs

their council members about the importance of afterschool programs. Speakers highlighted the impact of after-school programs on school attendance, achievement, and behavior. The young people participate in after-school programs funded by the Trust, including WE CAN, Young Ladies of Tomorrow, Thurgood Marshall Public Charter High School, Kid Power, Urban Alliance, and Mary’s Center. Lights on Afterschool is a national initiative launched by the Afterschool Alliance to call attention to the importance of after-school programs for fostering learning and creating opportunities for children. The initiative was launched in 2000 with 1,200 events nationwide and is expected to include 7,500 events this year. More than one million people are expected to participate. For more information please visit www.afterschoolalliance. org/loa.cfm. ★

Health & Fitness The Challenge of Competition Pat Leahy, Who is Blind, Becomes A Competitive Body Builder By Pattie Cinelli

ince July, Pat Leahy has spent most every day in a gym. He does an hour and a half of strength training four days a week, he swims twice a week and does some kind of cardio training daily. He stretches and does abdominal work before he leaves his house each morning. Pat Leahy, who has been blind from birth, has decided to compete in a natural body building competition “I like challenges and obstacles that I can overcome. A blind man entering a very visual world can be a little challenging, but it’s something I’ve wanted to do for the past several years.” One of the two biggest obstacles he’s had to face while preparing for the competition is learning to pose (There are eight poses for men). “It’s a lot of work, more than I imagined. It’s also very enjoyable work. I see it as an art form.” Even though Pat has a little bit of vision, he said it is not enough to allow him to use a mirror to check on poses or see how he matches up against other people. “I get together with friends and they tell me “that’s it!” I feel that spot. It’s all feel. When you get on stage no one has a mirror.” The other challenge is dealing with

the day-to-day nagging injuries. “At 36 I have a few.” Oct. 23 was the day of the Yorton International Natural Body Building Competition in Bowie, MD sponsored by the Organization of Competitive Body Builders. It was Pat’s first competition. “I picked this for my first event because folks competing are clean – no enhanced muscle growth through drugs. We all take a polygraph test. I feel very strongly that we have to go with what we’ve got. We can enhance our natural body shape through nutrition – protein and carbs. We need to do it that way.” Competition is not new for Pat. He swam competitively from 6th to 8th grade, then competed in gymnastics. “My poor mom, bless her heart. Nine out of 10 times I made the vault but that one time I sailed over without touching it was not good for her.” Pat wrestled competitively in college. Pat has to fit in all his workouts in between his full-time job as a senior advisor for the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. “I enjoy my work because it impacts people. We provide grants to help improve the voting process for wounded warriors. We want to make voting easy and seamless for them.” He also does non-profit consulting work in Lanacaster, PA and works on disability issues with his alma mater Millersville University. Pat lives near the Rumsey Center pool at Eastern Market. When walking to the pool he usually leaves his three-year-old yellow Labrador Gallahad home. “I’m afraid he’ll jump in the pool with me.” Otherwise Gallahad is with him most places. Pat trains and meets with his three advisors at Washington Sports Club on D St. SE. “The more I train the more I realize that it’s a metaphor for life. Everyone has to deal with challenges. I try to have fun

Pat Leahy strikes a pose at the Yorton International body building competition on Oct. 23. Photo: Tom Manning

and learn. I already know a few things I need to improve on for the next show.” Pat wants to share his experiences with a wider audience. In mid-June he began filming a documentary about setting goals, overcoming challenges and competing in body building. “I want to help folks by showing them how I’ve overcome my challenge. When you have dreams and realize them I think it transcends to a lot of different areas of life.” To learn more about the competition, log onto: www.ocbonline.com and click on events. To see Pat’s story on WJLA log onto: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=RpC7XS9xWUk. Pattie Cinelli is a health/fitness professional who has been writing her column for more than 11 years. She brings fitness through yoga, Pilates, stretch and strength training to people’s homes and offices. Email her questions or column ideas to: fitness@pattiecinelli.com. ★

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Happy Holidays They Really are Possible for You and Your Pets by Elaine Allison, CPDT-KA t starts with the music in Eastern Market and the stores along Pennsylvania Avenue. Next, the festive lights go up on the row houses. It all portends the inevitable: The Holidays are here (horror movie scream)! While many enjoy these special occasions with all the changes they bring to our daily routines, most of our animals are like me: they’re in “endure” mode until after New Year’s Day. Increased activity in the home, more people coming over, big trees showing up in odd places (you can

Your turkey-and-gravy-engorged dog is going to need to go out frequently in the evening. Let’s hope he makes it. Better to have frozen baby carrots, jicama, apple slices, and maybe some dog-friendly treats for your pet. You can even distribute them to your guests to avoid the covert under-the-table handouts of mashed potato balls or marshmallow-covered yams. Most cats, I think it’s safe to assume, could proﬁtably spend the day in comfortable solitude in the spare room, which has been augmented

look at them but not climb or “take a break on” them), lots and lots of diﬀerent kinds of treats, some of which are well within reach… all of this can lead to one very confused dog or cat. And it shouldn’t surprise us if the pet rapidly becomes a little Grinch, perhaps spurred on by a painful bout of pancreatitis from all the treats he or she has ﬁlched! But it need not be that way.

with a litter box, food, and water for the occasion. A sign on the door will let guests know why the door is closed. Christmas: Introduce your dog to the Christmas tree slowly, and make sure she is accustomed to it well before you put Grandma’s antique blown glass orbs on the bottom branches. That snazzy new water bowl it sits in may be enticing to a puppy, but it may also be full of chemicals. And for whatever reason, electric cords and strings of blinking lights strike many dogs as ideal chew toys, at least until they try them. Unless your dog has a proven track record of success with Christmas trees, consider elevating the lower branches.

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1240 Pennsylvania Ave. SE! Tinsel is festive and attractive, but to a cat or a puppy, it can become a serious and painful problem if they ingest it. The same goes for ribbons and bows. Anchor your tree securely in case you cat wants to go “splorin” in it (as he surely will). Poinsettia, mistletoe and holly berries are also very decorative, but they can cause toxemia in cats and digestive upset in dogs. You might consider artificial ones: they look nice and are reusable. Platters of candy and cookies need to be supervised. Much like people, dogs find chocolate in any form addictive. It contains caffeine and a chemical, theo bromine, that is extremely harmful—and sometimes fatal—to a dog. New Year’s Eve: Capitol Hill residents know that our neighborhood can get quite noisy with fire crackers, honking horns, and general loud strangeness at midnight on December 31. Some particularly noise-sensitive dogs may do best in a quiet, safe place with lavender oil on their shoulder blades and music playing to cover up some of the outside noise. (But no oil if the cat is prone to licking the dog! Essential oils are very toxic to cats.) Those life-of-the-party dogs can certainly join in the fun, but make sure that they understand that drinks on tables are not “special water” for them. In general, basic obedience skills go a long way towards helping your dog have safe and sane holidays. The time to get things under control is now, not when your beloved pet is hanging off Santa’s beard for a photo op that only a lawyer would enjoy. So enjoy your holidays with your pets, and remember that just around the corner….is Valentine’s Day!

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mazing as it may seem, the holidays are just around the corner. The telltale signs are here -- pumpkins are for sale at Eastern Market and Capitol Hill Poultry is beginning to accept fresh turkey orders. The smell of fireplaces floats though the air, heralding the beginning of the feasting season. The temptations start with Halloween candy, and continue with Thanksgiving stuffing and pies, pies, pies. Then the Christmas season comes along with cookies and boxed candy at every desk, and then we toast in the New Year with champagne and chocolate. In case we are still hungry we can plan for a Super Bowl party with chips and dips and finish it off with Valentine’s Day bon bons. Many Americans will gain up to 10 pounds during these four months and that may be on top of the 10 lbs they are still battling from the year before. So let’s plan a strategy for this feasting season so we don’t have another 10 lbs to contend with.

Avoid Alcohol Alcohol can be a major source of hidden calories. A single shot of liquor, about 2 ounces, is nearly 125 calories. A 5-ounce glass of wine or a 12-ounce glass of beer is about 160. Sweet mixed drinks have even more calories. An 8-ounce margarita, for example, has 280 calories. Alcohol also has a way of making you loosen up a bit and decide that you really do deserve that molten lava cake -- after all you did have a terrible day. Instead of drinking your calories chose water plain or seltzer, dress it up with a lemon or lime. If you want the taste of alcohol try a wine spritzer, half wine half seltzer water or diet ginger ale.

Increase high ﬁber low calorie foods Most gatherings will have a spread of raw vegetables which you can munch on with a little dab of dressing. At a restaurant, start with a broth based soup, and salad with dressing on the side. Push aside the bread basket. When the main course arrives, muster up your will power to have just a small helping of stuﬃng, mashed potatoes and

gravy, and ﬁll up on vegetables instead. If you have the opportunity to bring the dessert, bring chocolate-covered strawberries. Everybody loves them and at 25 calories per strawberry, this is a treat you can indulge in.

Don’t go ravenous to holiday gathering Don’t starve yourself all day and arrive at the gathering ready to dive head ﬁrst into the buﬀet. Fortify yourself by eating a healthy snack before a holiday celebration to avoid over eating later. Have a glass of water or hot tea with milk to take the edge of your hunger.

Use a smaller plate and survey the oﬀerings before you load up Yes, the bigger the plate, the more you can load on. Take a look at the assortment of food on the buﬀet. Stay away from the fried items and instead load up on vegetables, shrimp, fruit, and items without heavy sauces.

Practice positive self-talk Make up ﬂash cards with all the reasons you want to be healthy. Read them to yourself every morning and if you need an extra boost, take a look right before you walk into a holiday gathering.

Don’t Let ‘Food Pushers’ Lead to Holiday Weight Gain These are the people who, for whatever reason, seem to believe that their holiday celebration just isn’t complete until they get you to give in to their food weaknesses. Just keep repeating “everything looks delicious, but I’m really full.”

Keep Moving Try to cram in some exercise not just for the calorie burning but it does give you some moral support when faced with holiday delicacies.

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nline social networks like Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, LinkedIn are enormously popular. Statistics show that more than 70% of online teens and and equal number of young adults now use social network sites. There are 190 million Twitter users around the world producing 65 million tweets each day. There are 126 million blogs on the internet. More than 700 million people now have online proﬁles and more than 500 million people have joined Facebook. At this point, one out of every 14 people in the world has a Facebook account. Blogging, tweeting or posting on Facebook is now an integral part of life for hundreds of millions of people. Despite dire predictions from some researchers, who warned that spending too much time online would damage people’s health and their relationships, the research is 120 ★ HillRag | November 2010

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Here are some examples of the benefits of online social networks: • Increased communication with family members: It can be challenging to keep up with extended family, especially for those who have moved away or who are in college. Online social networks allow people to share photographs and experiences with a wide range of family members and friends with whom they might not have stayed in regular contact. • Reconnecting with old friends: Online social networks can help people to find friends they may have gone to school with or friends from their home town, facilitating a reconnection with the past. These networks are also a low maintenance way to keep up with distant acquaintances. Connecting with people you might not have otherwise met: Blogging can connect you to people from all over the world, as people offer comments to your blog, providing you with insights that you might not otherwise have received. Reading other people’s blogs also allows you to connect with and learn from them. Interestingly, there have been reports that Israeli and Palestinian teenagers are reading each other’s blogs. No doubt they are also following each other on Twitter.

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Sharing with others: Whether you are blogging, tweeting or posting on Facebook, you have the opportunity to express yourself, share information, experiences and resources with others. Helping People: Twitter has been used in mass and emergency events such as a hurricane, a demonstration, or a political convention. People have used Twitter to share information with each other at critical times. Tapping into the zeitgeist: Twitter can be used to get a sense of or measure the mood of the nation. Trending topics give insight into what interests and concerns people at any given moment in time.

The Current Research Current research is showing that tweeting, and other online social networking activities might actually be good for our psychological well-being, physical health and in-person relationships. These online relationships allow people to build, maintain and expand social capital (relationships with family, friends and acquaintances.) The more social capital people have the greater sense of well being they enjoy. One recent Cornell University study showed that online social networks can help people manage stress. Research shows that when people look at their own profiles online, the experience is self-affirming. Sel- affirming experiences help us to manage our levels of stress. A Harvard University study explained that social networking sites allow us to see what we have in com-

mon with others and also to initiate more frequent contact with others. These online interactions can actually enrich our in-person relationships. A Carnegie Mellon University study found that the more people were engaged with Facebook by any measure -- number of friends, hours on the site or volume of sharing -- the better they felt. Those positive feelings are a direct product of the emotional and informational support that family, friends and acquaintances provide. Ironically, internet use may be taking time away from TV watching, an activity that has traditionally not been associated with increasing social connections. Initial concerns that the internet would lead to less face-to-face interactions with family and friends has largely proved to be untrue. A recent study in the American Behavioral Scientist found that heavy internet users have the most friends, both offline and online. “In general, Internet users do not have fewer offline friends than non-users” according to this study. In other words, rather than substituting online for offline relationships, people are actually augmenting their relationships with online social networks. We now have more ways of being in touch - and we seem to be using all of them. LOL. Ronda Bresnick Hauss is a licensed clinical social worker and the founder of the Quiet Waters Center for Trauma, Stress and Resilience, on Capitol Hill. She uses an integrative & holistic approach to psychotherapy – addressing the connection between the mind, body and spirit through the use of traditional talk therapy, meditation, visualization, and creative, nonverbal techniques. She can be reached at: 202544-5050 and is on the web at www.quietwaterscenter.com. ★

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Hill Schools Plant Seeds of Knowledge text and photos by Rindy O’Brien

Volunteers came in all sizes at the workday at Tyler Elementary putting in the edible garden.

apitol Hill elementary schools have caught the national bug of schoolyard gardening. One of the fastest growing trends in gardening is an edible garden for children. “When children help grow the vegetable, and take it from garden to the kitchen,” says Chris D’Alessandro, a mother involved with the garden project at Watkins Elementary, “suddenly it tastes a whole lot better.” This year’s fourth annual DC School Garden Week tour kicked oﬀ at the Hill’s Tyler Elementary School, 1001 G Street NE near Eastern Market metro. The garden week tour coincided with Tyler’s own volunteer workday to install an edible garden in the recently renovated schoolyard. About 100 interested volunteers, kids, teachers, and garden experts arrived early on a windy Saturday to participate in one of three events that morning. About a dozen adventurous types arrived on their bikes to do this year’s 10-mile tour out on the streets rather than in the van. The bike tour led by the National Arboretum’s Washington Youth Garden education coordinator, Kacie Warner, was a new edition to the annual tour. The schoolyards tour is a chance for teachers and interested parents to learn how these outdoor spaces can easily be integrated into the teaching curriculum. The hope is that more schools will start their own projects. A young teacher from St. John’s High School had hopped on her bike capitalcommunitynews.com ★ 121

COUNTERCLOCKWISE: 1. Atalia, Tyler student and daughter of Lee Berger and Linsey Silver, with trowel in hand found kicking the dirt just good fun. 2. At Watkins Elementary, students are learning to love to eat broccoli, kale, and many more vegetables that they grow in their many gardens. 3. Gilda Allen of DDOE and Anya Zmudzka Sattler kicked off the 4th annual Schoolyards Garden Week tours. 4. Kacie Warner from the US Arboretum’s Washington Youth Garden led 14 bike riders around Washington visiting other school and children gardens.

to join the ride, and said that she was interested in ﬁnding out more about the program at the elementary level so she could think about how to integrate it at the high school level. “Right now the programs seem to be aimed at the younger levels,” said Carolina Covarrubias, “but I think we are all more interested in what we eat.”

Revealing the secrets of success Tyler School has a great successful story to tell especially when it comes to leveraging the public and private funds needed to transform an asphalt jungle into a lush environmental yard full of trees, native plants, and soonto-be vegetables. As Anya Zmudzka Sattler, a Tyler School parent and landscape architect professional, told everyone, “You have to be creative in the way you stage the work and be open to finding lots of in-kind services. We would not have been able to do this project without the help of Gilda Allen and her amazing ability to pull in lots of different partners with us.” Gilda Allen is the environmental program specialist for the District’s Department of Environment and is serving as one of the Co-Chairs for this year’s Schoolyard Greening Committee. Under Gilda’s direction more than 30 schoolyard gardens are up and running. “I think one of the biggest changes I am seeing in the program after five years is that the 122 ★ HillRag | November 2010

new teachers coming in are excited and really interested in teaching the children more about healthier living and the environment,” said Gilda. “The DC school curriculum is broad enough that it is not hard to incorporate gardening and nutrition into the everyday classroom.” The volunteer workday was the last big piece of the project to establish the vegetable garden. A relatively new city garden organization, City Blossoms, had been called in to supervise the day’s work. City Blossoms began as a volunteer project and has since evolved into a year-round program. To date, City Blossoms has worked with over 1000 young people in various gardening projects. Lola Bloom and Rebecca Lemos’ enthusiasm, whether digging up sod or helping the kids paint stones, was contagious. Even husbands who had been “volunteered” for the day, loosened up as the morning went on. This was

City Blossoms’ ﬁrst project on Capitol Hill, but they plan to be involved even more next year. Anya told the group that over a quarter acre of asphalt had been removed and getting rid of it was the biggest expense of the project which has an estimated cost of over $250,000 paid for in grants, in-kind donation of services, city dollars, and lots of volunteer time. Just in the past week the Navy had sent over personnel to help plant trees, and Americorps volunteers worked during school hours in the garden. “They were especially great with the kids,” reported Anya. “Getting the edible yard ready for spring planting is what we are doing today,” Lola Bloom instructed her helpers.

Adding a Kitchen Over at Watkins Watkins Elementary, part of the Hill’s cluster school complex, is considered a veteran school when it comes to schoolyard gardening. Six recent signs have been installed around the schoolyard to tell the story. The project was headed by Karen Bates and funded primarily by a grant from the Capitol Hill Cluster School PTA. In fact, there is so much to share about the Watkins garden project that there is even a website, www.watkinslivingschoolyard.com. The website gives you a tour of the many diﬀerent gardens and programs. Watkins Elementary is located at 420 12th Street, SE. Barbara Percival is revered at

Watkins as the “garden maven.” Barbara’s children went through Watkins in the early days, and she has been involved for more than a decade in guiding the program as a volunteer. “She just makes things happen and grow,” says Chris D’Alessandro. Chris’s children are in the first and fourth grades at the school, and she is always amazed at the positive outcome the garden program has on her sons. “My youngest son isn’t a terrific vegetable eater, but he came home this week with a recipe for steamed kale and thought it was the best thing he had ever had.” The school, thanks to a generous grant from FRESHFARM markets, is able to hire Jennifer Mampara to teach science and nutrition to first and third graders on a part-time basis. She is a former teacher and parent at the school, and returning to the classroom with a PHd in nutrition makes her a natural at finding ways to make kale and broccoli exciting for the younger set. Currently, the classes are being conducted in a room formerly set up for science, but there is a group of school staff and parents that have been working on a plan to install a teaching kitchen for this program. It is hard to cook over a small camp-like stove, and the proposed kitchen plan would add a stove and more sinks and workspace for the children to cook. The school hopes to be able to raise funds or in-kind donations this school year, so that construction can happen next summer. It is the logical next step for a school that produces sweet potatoes, basil, and so many more vegetables. To find out more information on these programs, or to make donations contact: www.washingtonyouthgarden.org; http://cityblossoms.org; www.freshfarmmarkets.org; www.capitolhillclusterschool.org - PTA President Amanda Bassow; volunteers@chcspta.org; gilda. allen@dc.gov Rindy O’Brien loves all the excitement over vegetables buzzing around the Hill these days. Questions or comments contact her rindyob@mac.com ★

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ReDesign for Seniors Or It’s Fall: Time to Think About Mortality By Judith Capen, RA

y editor suggested this topic, another side of “aging in place.” I was torn between thinking what a rich subject and what a boring topic. A rich subject because it is, after all, about death: coming to grips with our own mortality, making contingency plans for something that is totally inevitable and non-negotiable, yet none of the specifics are known. A boring topic because it is not about design. Instead, aging-related modifications mostly focus on door knobs, grab bars, impossible choices about elevators, ramps, and accessible bathrooms. All expensive and dificult in narrow, vertical, historic row houses in a historic district.

Beginning With The Really Interesting Part: Facing Mortality. My father spent his last 13 years, from when he reached the age his father was when he died, talking about his plans for his death. That may be a good strategy for making the actual event less painful since each conversation was a death rehearsal. I had resolved to tell him to stop with the death plans and focus more on living. But before I could, he walked across the street to the hospital emergency room, had surgery, and died. This parent invested a great deal of time and eﬀort in planning for aging and death. He built a totally accessible house (designed by me), then sold it after my mother’s bridge buddies complained about the steep drive. After a decade in a 124 ★ HillRag | November 2010

bland apartment, they moved to assisted living from which my father made his ﬁnal trip to the emergency room. The biggest surprise to my father overall was that he lived so long. His motorized scooter arrived the week after he died. After my father died my mother’s dementia was incontrovertible enough that planning for her was clear, as it is with progressive diseases like MS and Parkinson’s. This reminds me, though, of friends buying a house with an elevator in preparation for the inevitable progression of his Parkinson’s. Then he died instantly of a heart attack on a cruise. (Lesson: avoid cruises.) Basically, there is no way to plan for death and its lead up. It’s like roulette where you can land on drop-dead-no-warning, lie-ina-near-vegetative-state-for-DECADES or everything between, with variations: all ending in death. All life is playing the odds. So is facing aging and potential impairment. The inevitable uncertainty doesn’t prevent us from attempting to wrest some control from the unpredictable, maybe a bit of magical thinking.

Being Prepared I began this article seriously enough, looking for statistics on domestic accidents. I never did ﬁnd the statistic that bathroom falls kill more people than the Beltway. Or guns. After Googling “accidents in the home” I made the mistake of watching some YouTube videos on the subject. My YouTube research clearly il-

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lustrated the very best way for us all to age in place is to avoid injuries by, among other things, eschewing skateboards and all activities involving balls and sticks. Don’t show off. Stay away from tools. Hire other people to climb ladders for you and leave the house when they do. Try your best not to clean clothes with gasoline. Then I got to thinking of aging as a disability and that we have to learn and consciously employ coping skills, like people with other disabilities. The disability community refers to people without disabilities as the “temporarily abled.” That says it. We may be spry, then crippled up, then on crutches after the hip replacement, then “abled” again, looking forward to getting older every year and the possibility of disability, again. Generally speaking, living on Capitol Hill is everyone’s best plan to cope with possible impairment. We can walk or take public transport to necessities. When someone takes away the keys we’re not trapped. And walking helps delay the disability. With so many of us living close together, we can retain the social relationships that slow the mental parts of aging and provide safety nets: neighbors who notice mail piling up, friends who drop by. Years, maybe decades, of relationships. But our built environment presents challenges. Steps to the front door. Vertically organized living space, bedroom on the top floor up steep stairs. Our 30” halls. Fighting-forinches bathrooms. It used to be that the aging-in-place strategy on Capitol Hill was to continue as before after the spouse’s funeral. When that last flight of stairs became too much, abandon the top floor. When the next flight of stairs was too hard, abandon the second floor and move the bed into the dining room. The full height liveable basement, just a couple of steps below the sidewalk, was the last retreat.

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Proactive Commitment Two slam dunks for us all (including you twenty- and thirty somethings) are handrails and no loose rugs. Everyone should have at least one solidly mounted handrail at all stairs. Then use it. Minimize loose rugs. The most effective ways to delay wheelchair futures and other unpleasant physical aspects of aging rely on us instead of a call to the carpenter: * More Sudoku, chess, crossword and jigsaw puzzles (Not making this up.) * Fewer pills (I know it hurts. But activity and exercise are just as important…and the pills do things to you.) * More bicycling and walking, less driving * Keep living on Capitol Hill, climbing stairs, gardening. If the handwriting on the wall becomes bold face, the roulette ball tumbling into Afor-arthritis, or P-for-Parkinson’s, or S-for-stroke, you can then take actions specific to your situation. Unfortunately, what you can do is pretty limited to things like lever door and faucet handles for arthritis and grasping difficulties or those plastic stools for the shower. The oft-mentioned elevator and/or a complete new accessible bath may not be feasible for cost, space, and practical reasons. But stair-lifts and rollin showers can be a solution. If you are planning a construction project anyway and have gotten some mortality hints, you could consider wider door openings (28” clear accommodates wheelchairs) and always avoid floor level changes, especially ones that result in varied stair riser heights. Most of all, we have to figure out environments to suit our own foibles, aging related or not. My neighbor across the street just

bought a new used Mercedes to replace his previous sporty one. “I can still walk when I get out of this one after driving to Louisiana.” The car works for him, not ﬂying or sending the relatives tickets. Meanwhile, he rides his bike more than he drives.

More Advice For Those Over Fifty 1. Do everything you can legally to get your offspring, favorite nephews/nieces, to move to Capitol Hill. Instead of sending money every month to some insurance company for disability coverage, use it bribe, I mean subsidize offspring or relatives or young friends. Or join Capitol Hill Village. 2. Make friends with people who are at least 20 years younger… 3. Get a second opinion: I know of two cases where misdiagnosis of a horrible, debilitating illness precipitated unnecessary major housing/venue change. 4. Make sure you know how to change the day and date on your watch, pay the bills, and program the TiVo in case your spouse drops dead or runs off with his sports car. Bottom line about preparing for infirmity: avoidance. Eat right, exercise, be active, stay cheerful, hold onto the handrail, and enjoy every day, especially these glorious fall ones. Don’t worry about horrible things until, if or when you need to. Focus on your good life and making it better. I’m ending now to go eat lunch outdoors. P.S. Speaking of mortality, fall is upon us. Consider not sending woody biomass (leaves) to a landfill in plastic bags. Set up a little compost in the back yard. Judith Capen has been eligible to join AARP for a long time (especially now the age of eligibility is about 35…). She sometimes thinks about where to put the hospital bed in her modern, open plan first floor…judith.capen@architravepc. com. ★

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homesgardens Woven History/Silk Road • 311-315 7th St., SE (202) 543-1705 • wovenhistory.com Mehmet Yalcin is back from his travels to ancient, cardamom-infused lands with new treasures – beautifully handsewn panels of colorful silk threads woven into intricate patterns. These particular panels, Kazakh yurt, are 80 to 90 years old, edged in velvet or silk, and in their native civilizations they are hung inside the impermanent structures of nomadic people. They take 6 to 7 months to make, and are an important part of a dowry. Dr. Yalcin also oﬀers decorative pillows in wool and silk, bright and lively susanie (small bed coverings), and a thousand more interesting things, such as Turkish evil eye amulets in many forms, and items of antiquity. Even the person who has everything probably doesn’t have a 900-year-old oil lamp.

@ Your Service by Heather Schoell “@ Your Service” is a compendium of what’s new in the service and consumer industry on the Hill (food and drink excluded). Know something really cool and new for sale or for service? Let us know! This month, there is beauty for your home in things old and new. And what better way to greet the fall season than with the wind’s ﬁngers through your healthy (and delicious-smelling) hair?Heather Schoell is a regular contributor to Capital Community News and can be reached at hschoell@verizon.net. ★

Mickey Bolek loves Awapuhi Wild Ginger. Colorful pillows, aged and new.

Michael Anthony Salon 661 C Street, SE, 2nd Floor • (202) 506-3609 michaelanthonysalondc.com / awapuhi.paulmitchell.com The Awapuhi Wild Ginger product line by Paul Mitchell is now available at Mickey Bolek’s Michael Anthony Salon. It starts with a Keratriplex Treatment to repair damaged, dry hair from the inner core to the outer cuticle, greatly reducing breakage and color fade. Why is this noteworthy, Mickey Bolek? “This product is 30 years in the making! Paul Mitchell is taking their original awapuhi shampoo and incorporating it with technology,” he said. “It’s helping people with dry thirsty hair, transforming hair in just one salon treatment.” Follow up with a once-a-week maintenance treatment that’s like a protein smoothie for your hair, along with the shampoo and conditioner, and ﬁnish oﬀ your look with your choice of several styling products and solutions.

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National Capital Kitchens • 1100 E St., NE (202) 544-3316 • nationalcapitalkitchens.com / glumber.com New! If you’re looking for a standout kitchen upgrade, look to a warm, rich wood countertop by Grothouse Lumber, a Pennsylvania family-owned company, that Byron Buck of National Capital Kitchens is very excited to offer. “It is incredibly good, really high-quality,” Buck said. “The end-grain cherry really knocks your socks off.” The wood is unfinished, making it perfect for food prep. Worried about bacteria? I am! Here’s the thing – you can cut raw chicken right on the wood, clean with soapy water and a spot of bleach, then rub with mineral oil to restore the luster. National Capital Kitchens offers 2 dozen species of wood to choose from, including several eco-friendly wood species, and a variety of edges, inlay options (like a built-in trivet), patterns, and finishes. 128 ★ HillRag | November 2010

Homebody • 715 8th St., SE • (202) 544-8445 homebodydc.com / saloom.com Do you know where your keys are?! End the daily freak-out and keep your keys in their own special place. This is not a “Home-Sweet-Home” toll painted key board with golden hooks to wreck your otherwise stylish entry! This is sleek, modern and cool by Blomas, and available at Homebody. You’ve been there, right? It is a vast array of neat stuﬀ. Like SOUPER the superhero spoon, a space-saving wall-mount wine rack, a solar-powered waving queen, and a porcelain plate that doubles as a map of DC (can you ﬁnd your house on there?) – all kinds of contemporary home and gift items (from you to them or you to you). Coming soon – Saloom Furniture’s Skyline dining for urban spaces. Homebody’s co-owner Erin Mara said, “It’s a great line, well-priced, and we’re the only place in DC carrying it.” Skyline furniture, for dining in urban spaces. Photo courtesy Saloom.

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How can I stop squirrels from digging up my newly planted spring-flowering bulbs? Squirrels don’t like daffodils or some crocuses. They love tulips and many other bulbs. Try covering your planted bulb area with so-called “hardware cloth,” available at hardware stores. It is simply a somewhat heavy, wire mesh, finer than chicken wire, that you must remove after the ground has frozen. If you use coarser chicken wire, the bulbs will come up through it. You must anchor both kinds of wire down at the corners. Do not try mothballs – or other smelly deterrents. Read on. I read that mothballs would deter the terrorist squirrels that ripped out the new pansies planted in pots out front, scattered mulch from the boxwood topiaries I planted at our front steps, and ate all the pumpkins I used for Halloween displays. So I put handfuls of mothball crystals into the mulch. It smelled very strong. The squirrels just love these mothball crystals and have redoubled their efforts to scatter mulch all over the front steps. What can I do? You have stumped the Problem Lady. Luckily, your front garden is tiny, and you have a broom. How can I prevent squirrels from eating all the buds on my camellias again this year? Cover each bush or camellia tree with light, fine netting known as “bird netting.” It is black and does not show from

even a short distance. Remove when the buds begin to open. My tall, vigorous and yearsold lavender plant – really a small bush – died suddenly this spring. I bought another lavender – planted it in the same spot, and within a couple of months, it too died. The first lavender did very well somewhat close to a fig tree, so I put the second one in the same spot. What do you think went wrong? It is difficult to know without digging around where your lavenders lived, to see if there might be a reason at the level of the roots. My guess is that your fig tree suddenly grew to a ‘tipping point” for your lavenders – which must have full sun. Deprived of the necessary sun, and perhaps also crowded out by something underneath in the soil – fig tree roots? – they could not hack it any longer. Lavender grows well in a pot, and a pot can be moved into the sunshine. Feeling beset by gardening problems? Send them to the Problem Lady c/o The Capitol Hill Garden Club at andrew@ hillrag.com. Your problems might prove instructive to others, and help them feel superior to you. Complete anonymity is assured. Capitol Hill Garden Club programs are free. On Tuesday, November 9, at; 7 p.m. the Club will feature an exciting demonstration of flower arranging by Capitol Hill floral designer Michael A. Lanni of “Volanni”. One arrangement will be raffled off at the end of the presentation. At the Church of the Brethren, 4th Street door, corner North Carolina Ave. and 4th Street, SE. Membership details at 202-543-7539. ★

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thelastword Mourning Kathleen A. Franzen On October 15, the Capitol Hill community lost one of its greatest advocates and visionaries, Kathleen A. Franzen. When not focused on her own small business, Woman Friday, Kathleen worked tirelessly to promote CHAMPS—Capitol Hill’s Chamber of Commerce and the Capitol Hill Business Improvement District (BID). Over the last five years, CHAMPS has been reorganized and reinvigorated. These changes started with Kathleen, who served as President of CHAMPS from 2005-2007. During her tenure, Kathleen’s motto was “Bringing business back to CHAMPS.” She strove to make CHAMPS a better business organization by ensuring that CHAMPS was a better business entity itself. Kathleen’s leadership was important to the business community on the Hill during a time of large-scale economic development and change. She guided CHAMPS in a direction that allowed it to remain relevant as newer groups such as the Capitol Hill BID, Barracks Row Main Street, and the Capitol Riverfront BID emerged. She also worked with new businesses to help them assimilate into the fabric of our community. Kathleen placed CHAMPS on much firmer footing, and she saw some of the success of her efforts continue during her Ex-Officio membership on the board. Kathleen’s presence in our community will be sorely missed. Not only was she active in CHAMPS, she was also a founding member of the Capitol Hill BID and served on the board until 2009. In 2005, Kathleen took over as the President of The INSPIRE Project, which was founded by her late husband William Taylor. 140 ★ HillRag | November 2010

Our community is the sum total of all of us, and Kathleen—although she was short in stature—was a large portion of that total. She was an energetic, spunky lady whose can-do attitude improved life on the Hill. Kathleen’s gracious spirit will remain, as will the many foundations to which she contributed and on which we will continue to build. William H Phillips, President CHAMPS, The Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce, william.phillips.44@ att.net

L Street is Safe! The popular Capitol Riverfront neighborhood around L Street, SE is one of the safest neighborhoods in the nation’s capital, contrary to recent media reports. The safety of the neighborhood is known by the over 35,000 day time workers, 3,400 residents, and 2 million annual visitors to the neighborhood, many of whom are Capitol Hill residents. Council Member Tommy Wells, ANC 6D, the DC Metropolitan Police Department, and the Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District also know the facts that L St., SE is a safe and welcoming neighborhood. Unfortunately, the website walletpop.com and neighborhoodscout.com have ignored the facts and instead posted inaccurate and ﬁctitious data about the L Street, SE neighborhood. On October 4th, the website walletpop.com posted a ranking of the 25 most dangerous neighborhoods in America based on data credited to another site, neighborhoodscout.com. The ranking listed the L Street SE neighborhood, a signiﬁcant portion of the Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District, as the ninth most dangerous neighborhood in America,

a statement that I vigorously refute. The walletpop.com website claimed that based on their data analysis, the L Street, SE neighborhood has a violent crime rate of 111.34 crimes per 1,000 people. It predicted that 240 violent crimes will occur this year and there is a 1 in 9 chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime. I and the rest of the Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District neighborhood take crime very seriously and will not allow fictitious reporting about crime to go unchallenged. According to the Metropolitan Police Department 2009 statistics for the L Street, SE corridor, there have been zero homicides in the area since 2004. In 2009 the L Street, SE corridor neighborhood had 25 violent crimes and a total of 2,781residents living in the neighborhood. This means that the violent crime rate was 8.98 crimes per 1,000 people, in sharp contrast to the overinflated and erroneous violent crime rate of 111.34 per thousand reported by neighborhoodscout.com and walletpop.com. The scant rate of 8.98 violent crimes per 1,000 people along the L Street SE corridor, is below even walletpop.com’s overall DC average of 14.59 violent crimes per 1,000 residents. We demand that walletpop.com and Dr. Andrew Schiller of neighborhoodscout.com remove L Street, SE from their ranking and correct the inaccurate and fictitious data. Actual and perceived high levels of crime can be a barrier to economic development. It can deter potential office and retail tenants, as well as potential residents, from moving to the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood. The inaccurate data also has the potential to negatively impact property values.

Neighborhoodscout.com seems to think they can get away with publishing this false data by simply having a disclaimer on their website that states ‘Although we work hard to provide premium quality information, the content contained in any NeighborhoodScout Report is a work of art.’ To those of us who work, live or visit the Capitol Riverfront, this disclaimer is not a justiﬁcation for inaccurate data, erroneous conclusions, and the posting of unsubstantiated rankings and misinformation about a safe neighborhood to the public. If you would like L Street, SE to be removed from the list of 25 most dangerous neighborhoods, please post a comment on the neighborhoodscout.com website. We appreciate your help. Additional info about the Capitol Riverfront can be found at www.capitolriverfront.org Michael Stevens, AICP Executive Director, Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District, micahelstevens@capitolriverfront.org

ANC 6B Elections This is my favorite time of year. Change is is the air. The neighborhood is festooned with colorful signs and candidates are going door-to-door hearing concerns and seeking votes. The abandoned hulk -- Hine Jr. High -- that looms over our Eastern Market neighborhood, sprang to life this Saturday in a carnival of candidates, campaign workers and voters. Next Saturday will be even livelier when Rock the Vote joins with CHPSPO (Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization) to celebrate “Take Your Child to Vote” at Hine Jr. High. Too often, we in DC miss out on the thrill of election season. This year the thrill is truly on the Hill!

For the ﬁrst time perhaps in a generation, there are real contests for our most intimate levels of government - for ANCs and Board of Education. There’s a revolution happening in area public schools. Armies of parents are working with teachers and administrators to build model schools with innovative programs. ANC6B candidates like Brian Pate, Ivan Frishberg, Larry Janezich, and Jason Townsend are pointing out how ANCs can work with young families to keep the momentum in school reform. These same candidates embrace inclusion. Each one supports opening up the closed door club that has been ANC6B for the past ten years. They support citizen participation on ANC committees and in the decision making on critical issues that will shape the future of our fabulous neighborhood, such as the redevelopments at Hine and Reservation 13. They’ve already enlivened drowsy ANC6B. Now, it’s up to us to do our part. Don’t forget to vote. Barbara Riehle 800 Block of D Street, SE barbara@erols.com

Re-Open Van Ness Elementary In recent months, a group of neighbors, in the burgeoning area of Near Southeast, have organized themselves with the intention of reopening Van Ness Elementary School, on the corner 5th and M Street SE. The neighborhood around the school is experiencing revitalization and growth, as there will be more than 8,000 residential units making up the community. The new families in the area are eager to establish a neighborhood elementary school. Currently, students of Near

Southeast are in boundaries for Amidon-Bowen Elementary School in SW, which is a mile away and would require the children to cross South Capitol Street. Amidon- Bowen’s location is too far away for residents to consider it a viable neighborhood school. Near Southeast Parents believe that the reopening of Van Ness would also positively affect other schools in the area. It would provide another quality school choice and alleviate the wait lists of Capitol Hill schools, which are currently in the high hundreds. Van Ness would educate a new population of students who would then feed into Jefferson Middle School, which is currently under enrolled and therefore lacks funding for extra programs. It would also provide an early childhood education program that would further Amidon-Bowen’s improvement. A quality school is not only good for the children of the community, it is also a necessary amenity for retaining existing residents and attracting new ones to the neighborhood. The Near Southeast neighbors are dedicated to living in DC and improving the community, but our dedication rests upon the opportunities available for our kids. We have found a receptive audience in Michelle Rhee and Tommy Wells, each of whom have met with local parents to discuss this possibility and initiate a discovery process. Rhee’s successor, Kaya Henderson, is also aware of our efforts, and we hope for continued forward motion. If you as a Capitol Hill resident are interested in the re-opening of Van Ness School, we encourage you to contact DCPS and Tommy Wells and keep in touch with our progress

through our google group: Parents on the Capitol Riverfront. Jared and Anna Weaver annasweaver@yahoo.com

Why I am Running for Office Our neighborhood is a great place to live, and like so many of us who have chosen to make this neighborhood our home, I love it here. However, the quality of our community, its historic charm, services, walkability and overall quality of day-to-day life is not something we should take for granted. There are significant changes coming to the Hill: • The Hine School development to offices, retail and housing. • The development of the Library of Congress on East Capitol to a scholar residence. • The development of the Maples / Friendship House to condos and townhouses. • Continuing efforts to redevelop the Eastern Marker Metro plaza, including the ill-advised re-routing of Pennsylvania Ave. • Street cars on 8th Street. That is a lot of change all in the just the 18 blocks in ANC6B02 where I live. There also broader community interests which occupy a lot of our attention. Such as getting more childcare on the Hill, finding the right mix of retail, and the many issues we all experience around traffic and parking. I am running for the Advisory Neighborhood Commission seat 6B02 because the ANC is one of several entities that has a role in this change, and I believe could be taking a more active role. For most people, the ANC is just the folks we go to when we want to get our home remodeled or have a concern about

a local restaurant. It is that. Your commissioner is also a person you can turn to if you feel like you are not getting the service you need from the City. I am also running because I can also be an ANC Commissioner who can reach out to neighbors, bring people together and solve problems. The more we actively engage neighbors and the community on some of the bigger projects and challenges facing the neighborhood, the more progress we can make on them. For me, the best example of that is the redevelopment of the Hine School in to offices, condos and retail. By working with immediate neighbors, community groups and the developers we can influence a lot about this project. Maybe it can have a new day care facility that the Hill desperately needs. Maybe it can balance the need for more parking without contributing to choked up traffic around Eastern Market and on Pennsylvania Avenue. Maybe it can accommodate open spaces that create a welcoming environment for locals and visitors alike. There is a lot of opportunity with this project, and the earlier the community is engaged the better it will be and the quicker it will get done. I think that is something ANC commissioners can do across this project and many others. We have incredible talent in our neighborhood. Together, we can make the most of the changes occurring in our neighborhood while protecting all that we love about Capitol Hill. That is why I am running for ANC 6B02, and I hope I can have your support on Election Day. Ivan Frishberg 600 Block of D St. SE ivanfrishberg@gmail.com ★ capitalcommunitynews.com ★ 141

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he leaves are falling and turning amber shades. Soon, the November election will be over and a cast of characters, both old and new, will make their debut in that much storied edifice, the Wilson Building. After drinking Blackberry Breezes for the past four years, The Nose faces the daunting task of mixing a new brew to take the edge off the endless hours of District political porn on Channel 13. However, with a looming budget deficit about to flatten the District’s financial house, the city cries out for a savior. No, Dear Readers, The Nose has not broken into the Wilson Building, climbed onto the roof, and turned on the Bat Signal. It is not necessary. The Nose has every confidence that the new Chair of our esteemed Council, Kwame “Mighty” Brown is already hard at work steering his fellows away from that gaping fiscal abyss. After all... Mr. Gandhi never hangs around, when he hears this Mighty sound, “Here I come to save the day!” That means that Mighty Brown is on the way! Yes sir, when there is a deficit to right, Mighty Brown will join the fight! Whether it is a million or a grand, He’s got his head out of the sand! Last year’s budget deliberations, broadcast to the public for the first time, took place in a dimly lit conference room. This year, according to what The Nose has heard from a well-regarded Wilson Building source, the venue will be shifted to the now vacated Blackberry bullpen. There, laborers from the Dept. of Public Works are busy erecting a cage of the type usually featured in World Wide Wrestling. To add a scintillating element to the proceedings, they have left several folding chairs in the ring. The main bill is a death match between the Council’s Liberal wonks, Tommy “The Bleeding Heart” Wells and Phil “The Nitpicker” Mendelson; and its Conservative rump, David “The Bean Counter” Catania and Jack “The Grinch” Evans, who has taken a moment to put his check book down on the dais to tend to the Public’s business... You’re a distracted one, Mr. Grinch. You’re really are a schlemiel. It was your focus on Wall Street, Allowed those folks at Tax & Revenue to steal. Mr. Grinch.

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Ah, those lines should earn The Nose an angry midnight call. Now, please take a moment, Dear Readers, and put your well-worn Imagination Caps. The crowd roars and the scent of sweat and beer is in the air, as our mighty competitors, The Grinch and The Bean Counter, stride purposely down the red carpet courting the adoration of their Ward 3 fans. The latter, already formulating his arcane budgetary calculus, waves his laptop in the air in a menacing manner. The former loosens his designer tie and pulls off his suit raring to defend the wealthy against increased municipal assessments. A thumping theme song fills the cage: Efficiency and progress are ours once more Now that we have the Neutron bomb It’s nice and quick and clean and gets things done Away with excess progeny But no less value to property No sense in Three but perfect sense in Eight: The sun beams down on a brand new day No more welfare tax to pay Unsightly slums gone up in flashing light Jobless millions whisked away At last we have more room to play All systems go to kill the poor tonight * Relaxing in the center of the cage, the Liberal faction awaits the moment of judgment. The Bleeding Heart furiously tweets on his iPhone, while the Nitpicker reclines on a folding chair shuffling a stack of budget documents nonchalantly. Who can tell whether the Bean Counter’s PowerPoint presentations can prevail over the Nickpicker’s ability to drone on for hours over the minutia of civic affairs? The Conservatives enter the cage. The Bean Counter grabs a chair. Is he preparing to brain the Bleeding Heart over their disagreement on the Human Services budget, or simply attempting to prevent the Nitpicker from opening his mouth? Dear Readers, we shall never know, because he is interrupted by a Mighty Call, “Here I come to save the day!” Did Mighty Brown succeed in preventing budgetary apocalypse? Did he ensure that The Grinch paid attention on the dais? Did he prevent the Nitpicker’s diatribes from casting colleagues into a coma? The Nose leaves that to his Readers’ imagination. The Nose loves to hear from his readers. Have a comment? Email TheNose@hillrag.com. ★

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