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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

The Dupont Current

City scrambling to cut Ellington project costs

p o wer s h ift

■ Education: Plan for school

was ‘substantially’ over budget By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

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Muriel Bowser took over the mayoralty from Vincent Gray at Friday’s inauguration. The event also featured the swearing-in of D.C. Council members and the District’s first elected attorney general.

Mayor Bowser takes office By GRAHAM VYSE Current Staff Writer

Muriel Bowser took the oath of office to become D.C.’s seventh elected mayor last Friday, pledging to “reinvent our government, making it better, more efficient and dedicated to supporting all of our families.” In an inaugural address at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the former Ward 4 D.C. Council member said she faces challenges that include a quarterbillion-dollar budget deficit and stalled construction projects with

ballooning costs. But Bowser also declared that “we’ve come a long way in this city” and thanked outgoing Mayor Vincent Gray for the successes he achieved during his tenure. “I understand the great responsibility of leading this city at this time — a time both rich with prosperity and rife with inequality,” she said. The new mayor made reference to “both bold and pragmatic plans” she has for D.C., which range from ensuring effective snow removal and trash pickup to See Inauguration/Page 17

Current Staff Writer

The D.C. Council launched its latest session Tuesday with a full plate of legislative initiatives, including many leftovers from last year’s battles over clean government, health and education reform. First up, at-large member David Grosso reintroduced a bill to ban suspensions and expulsions of pre-kindergarten students in public and charter schools, saying he will make the measure a priority as he takes the helm of the council’s Committee on Education.

NEWS

■ U Street corridor: Sorg,

Roadside plan mix of uses

By KATIE PEARCE Current Staff Writer

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Inaugural events included a 5K run/walk in Woodley Park on Thursday morning.

The measure was spurred by a report showing that of the more than 10,000 students suspended or expelled from District schools in 2012-2013, “181 had yet to begin kindergarten,” Grosso said. “Children can be difficult, but it’s hard to understand what behavior merits expulsion” of a 3- or 4-year-old. He said such punishment leads to higher dropout and delinquency rates. “We begin the school-to-prison pipeline” even before kindergarten, he said. Grosso, during the first meeting of the reconstituted council, also fired the opening salvo of what is sure to be a prolonged debate on election and ethics See Bills/Page 27

A LOOK BACK AT 2014

Zoning Commission divided on issue of penthouse rules — Page 3

From polls to pot, a rhyming recap of the last year in D.C. — Page 12

A few weeks ago, D.C. officials formally broke ground on a $139 million modernization and expansion of Duke Ellington School of the Arts, celebrating the new space and amenities the project would bring to the 3500 R St. campus in Burleith. Now, with students housed in temporary locations and internal demolition already underway, the Department of General Services is scrambling to scale back a design that proved too ambitious for the

allocated funds. The last-minute changes raised concerns at Monday’s Georgetown advisory neighborhood commission meeting, where some residents worried that a budget crunch could compromise the project. Project officials at the meeting described changes to plans for the 1898 building’s exterior, which will require approval by the Historic Preservation Review Board. They include a rear addition that will stand just three stories instead of the originally planned four, with some of that space shifting underground to take up half of the proposed parking garage. And planned geothermal heating has been abandoned in favor See Ellington/Page 17

Firms picked to redevelop Grimke School property

Council kicks off session with flurry of bills By ELIZABETH WIENER

Vol. XIII, No. 32

Roadside Development and Sorg Architects intend to redevelop the Grimke School site and an adjacent lot in the U Street area into a mix of cultural spaces, offices, residences and retail, the city announced last week. The project will involve rehabilitating the historic Grimke School at 1925 Vermont Ave., as well as constructing a new building on the lot at 912 U St., which now hosts a weekly flea market. The project could also potentially involve constructing another new building on an adjacent privately owned lot on U Street. Outgoing Mayor Vincent Gray made the announcement of the Roadside-Sorg selection on Dec. 31, right before winding up his time in office. The step marks a tangible sign of progress for the long-running project, which has been stalled in discussions for many years.

Brian Kapur/Current file photo

The project would adapt the vacant Vermont Avenue school and develop nearby property.

In the 1884 school building — most recently used to house D.C. government agencies — the plan calls for creating space for commercial offices as well as nonprofit performing arts organizations. Roadside-Sorg materials have referenced StepAfrika!, CityDance, Imagination Stage and Dance USA as partners. In addition, the African American Civil War Museum, which now operates out of a smaller gym building behind Grimke, is guaranteed 10,000 feet on the Grimke site via a D.C. Council covenant. The remainder of the school’s lot will be developed into town houses, See Grimke/Page 12

INDEX

EVENTS

Kennedy Center to host world premiere of ‘Gigi’ production — Page 21

Calendar/18 Classifieds/26 District Digest/2 Dupont Circle Citizen/9 Exhibits/19 In Your Neighborhood/16

Opinion/6 Police Report/4 Real Estate/15 Service Directory/24 Theater/21 Week Ahead/3

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The Current

District Digest District sees drop in uninsured residents

The number of District residents without health insurance has fallen by 43 percent in the first year of the DC Health Link benefits exchange, according to a study commissioned by the exchange. The findings issued last month

state that 18,399 previously uninsured residents now have coverage. That’s a drop from an estimated 42,295 — or 6.7 percent of the District’s 2013 population — to 23,896, according to a news release. “This shows that our efforts to cover uninsured people are working well,� Dr. Leighton Ku, a member of the insurance exchange’s execu-

The D.C. Department of General Services began assessing the situation and making repairs to the 3950 37th St. facility on Monday. In the meantime, programs have been relocated to other sites. The Cooperative Play program is operating at Hardy Recreation Center at 45th and Q streets, and the Afternoon Access program is taking

tive board, says in the release.

Hearst Rec closes for urgent repairs

The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation has closed Hearst Recreation Center through at least Monday due to a strong odor and weather-related facility damage.

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D.C. officials prepare Age-Friendly plan

A recently completed AgeFriendly DC Strategic Plan is part of an effort to make Washington one of the cities the World Health Organization deems “livable and accessible for aging residents,� according to a news release. Released in mid-December, the plan is the result of two years of work by a city team, whose members talked to residents and developed 77 recommendations covering such matters as outdoor spaces and buildings, transportation and housing. The document is available at agefriendly.dc.gov. Officials also announced that the World Health Organization’s Center for Health Development in Kobe, Japan, has selected D.C. to take part in a 15-city pilot to evaluate AgeFriendly City indicators. D.C. also reported that 12 local businesses have been certified as age-friendly.

Ward 3 resident joins Public Charter Board

Ward 3 resident Rick Cruz was sworn in recently as a member of the D.C. Public Charter School Board. Cruz, who works on education at research group FSG, is the former executive director of DC Prep Public Charter School, and he served as vice president of regional operations for Teach for America. He succeeds board member Emily Bloomfield, whose term expired in February.

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Zoning Commission divided on rules for rooftop penthouse development By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

The D.C. Zoning Commission has begun considering a proposal that would allow rooftop space to be occupied without counting toward a building’s height or density limits. But at a recent meeting, a majority of members agreed that the public isn’t aware of the issue or doesn’t understand it — and neither do all the commissioners.

“There’s still some confusion up here among the five of us,� commission chair Anthony Hood said on Dec. 8, conceding that he himself was perhaps the most in need of a primer on penthouses, the zoning term for rooftop structures. Commissioners decided to see another presentation on the matter by the Office of Planning on Feb. 23, both for clarity and to hear more alternative proposals. Then they’ll schedule another public hearing before taking action

The week ahead Wednesday, Jan. 7

The D.C. State Board of Education will hold a working session to discuss the upcoming Elementary and Secondary Education Act flexibility waiver renewal request process. The meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. in Room 1114, One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW.

Thursday, Jan. 8

The D.C. Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the accelerated pipe replacement program proposed by Washington Gas. The hearing will begin at 10 a.m. in Suite 700, East Tower, 1333 H St. NW. ■The National Capital Planning Commission will hold its monthly meeting, which will include an information presentation on site improvements and perimeter security for the U.S. State Department’s Truman Building and proposed action on an alley closing in squares 1412 and 1415-E at 2427 Chain Bridge Road in the Palisades. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. in the commission’s offices in Suite 500, North Lobby, 401 9th St. NW.

Saturday, Jan. 10

on the proposal. At issue is how city land-use regulations should be modified — if at all — to make use of additional flexibility Congress granted the city in measuring building heights. After city proposals to remove or seriously curtail federal height restrictions failed amid fierce public resistance, the only change adopted was to exempt more types of rooftop space from the Height of Buildings Act. The law generally allows structures to

stand as tall as the width of the adjacent street plus 10 feet (up to 90 feet) in most residential areas, or the width plus 20 feet (up to 130) in commercial areas. It has long exempted 18 feet 6 inches of mechanical equipment or accessory uses provided they are back from the edge of the roof at least as far as their own height so as not to be visible from the street. The latest change bumps that allowable rooftop height to 20 feet, and for the first time See Penthouses/Page 8

The D.C. Public Library will host a presentation by a “My School DC� representative on the lottery system for the D.C. Public Schools and public charter schools. The session will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW.

Monday, Jan. 12

The D.C. Public Education Fund will present “A Standing Ovation for DC Teachers,� a celebration of nearly 1,400 high-performing D.C. public school educators. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall at the Kennedy Center. Tickets cost $300; visit standingovationfordcteachers.org.

Tuesday, Jan. 13

Affected parents will hold a meeting to discuss Cardozo Education Campus and its feeder elementary schools — Garrison, Cleveland and Seaton. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Thurgood Marshall Center, 1816 12th St. NW. ■The Brightwood Community Association will hold its monthly meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. John United Baptist Church, 6343 13th St. NW. Agenda items will include Pepco representatives discussing upcoming plans for the Exelon/Pepco merger, as well as the DC Plug program.

Wednesday, Jan. 14

Wilson High School will host a meeting on the principal selection process with D.C. Public Schools instructional superintendent Dan Shea. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Wilson High School, 3950 Chesapeake St. NW. A meet and greet with interim principal Greg Bargeman will be held in the auditorium lobby from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 17

DC Vote, DC Working Families, the National Institute for Civil Discourse and the Urban Institute will host “Talking Transition DC Town Meeting� from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW. The interactive, high-tech meeting will address challenges facing the city, identify priorities for the new mayor and generate ideas for making local government more effective. To register, visit TalkingTransitionDC.com.

Wednesday, Jan. 21

The Community Alliance for Upper Fourteenth Street, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority-Xi Omega Chapter, the Carter Barron East Neighborhood Association and the 16th Street Heights Civic Association will hold the “Heights Community Soup,� a potluck dinner where neighbors will choose and help fund community projects. The event will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Alpha Kappa Alpha-Xi Omega Chapter, 4411 14th St. NW. The $5 suggestion donation includes soup, salad, bread and a vote. For details, email info.heightscommunitySOUP@gmail.com; proposals are due by Jan. 12.

Saturday, Jan. 31

The D.C. Office of Planning will hold a Van Ness Vision Community Workshop to consider priorities, concerns, possibilities and limitations for the neighborhood’s commercial core. Issues to be examined will include increased sustainability, streetscape enhancements and more vibrant retail. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon in Room 214 of the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law, 4340 Connecticut Ave. NW.

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Police Report This is a listing of reports taken from Dec. 29 through Jan. 4 by the Metropolitan Police Department in local police service areas.

psa PSA 101 101 â– downtown

Motor vehicle theft â– 1200-1400 block, Independence Ave. SW; 4 p.m. Jan. 2. Theft â– 1000-1099 block, F St.; 3:16 p.m. Dec. 29. â– 900-999 block, F St.; 9:46 p.m. Dec. 29. â– 1200-1299 block, I St.; 3:12 p.m. Dec. 30. â– 1200-1299 block, I St.; 4:33 p.m. Dec. 30. â– 1200-1299 block, G St.; 6:58 p.m. Dec. 30. â– 600-699 block, 13th St.; 7:49 p.m. Dec. 30. â– 1000-1099 block, F St.; 1 p.m. Dec. 31. â– 1000-1099 block, F St.; 6:06 p.m. Dec. 31. â– 1200-1299 block, G St.; 3:08 p.m. Jan. 1. â– 750-799 block, 10th St.; 5:14 p.m. Jan. 2. â– 600-699 block, 13th St.; 8:30 p.m. Jan. 2. â– 900-999 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 10:10 a.m. Jan. 4. Theft from auto â– 1000-1099 block, G St.; 5:37 p.m. Dec. 29. â– 500-599 block, 12th St.; 4:45 p.m. Dec. 30. â– 900-999 block, New York Ave.; 6:50 p.m. Dec. 31. â– 12th and K streets; 5:07 p.m. Jan. 1. â– 900-999 block, K St.; 3:04 a.m. Jan. 4.

psa 102

â– Gallery PSA 102 place

PENN QUARTER

Robbery â– 8th and G streets; 2:40 p.m. Jan. 3 (with knife). Motor vehicle theft â– 800-899 block, 7th St.; 5:38 a.m. Dec. 30. â– 8th and E streets; 5:02 a.m. Jan. 4. Theft â– 700-899 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 3:15 p.m. Dec. 29. â– 700-799 block, 7th St.; 6:51 p.m. Jan. 1. â– 700-799 block, 7th St.; 9 p.m. Jan. 1. â– 800-899 block, 7th St.; 9 p.m. Jan. 2. â– 700-899 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 10:15 p.m. Jan 2. â– 800-899 block, 7th St.; 7:30 p.m. Jan. 3. Theft from auto â– 6th and K streets; 11:55 p.m. Dec. 29. â– 1400-1499 block, Constitution Ave.; 4:56 p.m. Jan. 2. â– 9th and I streets; 3:05 a.m. Jan. 3.

â– 400-499 block, 9th St.; 11:50 p.m. Jan. 3.

psa 205

â– palisades / spring valley PSA 205

Wesley Heights / Foxhall

Theft from auto â– 2900-3033 block, New Mexico Ave.; 8:10 a.m. Jan. 4.

psa PSA 206 206

â– georgetown / burleith

Burglary â– 3600-3699 block, Prospect St.; 7:20 p.m. Jan. 4. Motor vehicle theft â– 1900-1999 block, 35th St.; 8:47 a.m. Dec. 29. â– 2900-2999 block, P St.; 12:25 p.m. Jan. 2. Theft â– 1000-1199 block, 30th St.; 7:01 p.m. Dec. 31. â– 1300-1335 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 3:32 p.m. Jan. 1. â– 1200-1237 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 11:48 a.m. Jan. 3. Theft from auto â– 1600-1699 block, 28th St.; 6:57 p.m. Jan. 4.

psa PSA 207 207

â– foggy bottom / west end

Robbery â– 1800-1899 block, K St.; 1:45 p.m. Dec. 31. Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 1900-1999 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 2 a.m. Jan. 3 (with knife). Burglary â– 800-899 block, 21st St.; 9:58 a.m. Dec. 29. Motor vehicle theft â– 1400-1433 block, K St.; 6 p.m. Dec. 31. Theft â– 1100-1199 block, 22nd St.; 9:01 a.m. Dec. 29. â– 1100-1199 block, New Hampshire Ave.; 11:04 a.m. Dec. 29. â– 1000-1099 block, 15th St.; 1:47 p.m. Dec. 29. â– 800-899 block, 15th St.; 2 p.m. Dec. 29. â– 1600-1699 block, L St.; 3:30 p.m. Dec. 29. â– 1000-1099 block, Connecticut Ave.; 3:38 p.m. Dec. 29. â– 1000-1099 block, Connecticut Ave.; 11:14 a.m. Dec. 30. â– 1100-1199 block, 16th St.; 11:57 a.m. Dec. 30. â– 1400-1499 block, H St.; 1:50 p.m. Dec. 30. â– 1400-1499 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 2:30 p.m. Dec. 30. â– 1100-1199 block, 16th St.; 5:52 p.m. Dec. 30. â– 2400-2448 block, Virginia Ave.; 7:22 p.m. Dec. 31. â– 800-899 block, Connecticut Ave.; 7:43 p.m. Dec. 31. â– I and 17th streets; 10:50 p.m. Dec. 31.

â– 1100-1199 block, Vermont Ave.; 8:30 a.m. Jan. 1. â– 1600-1699 block, K St.; 1:52 p.m. Jan. 1. â– 1000-1099 block, Connecticut Ave.; 9:23 a.m. Jan. 2. â– 1100-1199 block, Vermont Ave.; 10:20 p.m. Jan. 3. â– 2200-2299 block, M St.; 4:10 p.m. Jan. 4. â– 1100-1199 block, Vermont Ave.; 7:28 p.m. Jan. 4. Theft from auto â– 2100-2199 block, L St.; 10 a.m. Dec. 30. â– 900-999 block, 15th St.; 11:14 a.m. Jan. 3. â– 900-999 block, 25th St.; 6:14 p.m. Jan. 3.

psa 208

â– sheridan-kalorama PSA 208

dupont circle

Sexual abuse â– 1800-1899 block, Jefferson Place; 7:13 p.m. Dec. 30. Theft â– 1400-1499 block, P St.; 8:16 a.m. Dec. 29. â– 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 10:45 a.m. Dec. 30. â– 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 10:53 a.m. Dec. 31. â– 2000-2016 block, P St.; 3:53 p.m. Dec. 31. â– 1700-1799 block, Connecticut Ave.; 2:20 p.m. Jan. 1. â– Connecticut Avenue and N Street; 7:26 p.m. Jan. 1. â– 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 4:05 p.m. Jan. 2. â– 1200-1217 block, 18th St.; 3:08 a.m. Jan. 3. â– 1400-1499 block, 14th St.; 12:03 p.m. Jan. 3. â– 1400-1499 block, Rhode Island Ave.; 3:08 p.m. Jan. 3. Theft from auto â– 2100-2199 block, Decatur Place; 11:53 a.m. Dec. 29. â– 3410-3599 block, 17th St.; 1:31 p.m. Dec. 29. â– 2200-2299 block, California St.; 1:59 p.m. Dec. 29. â– Corcoran and 19th streets; 3:27 p.m. Dec. 29. â– 1600-1699 block, O St.; 12:36 a.m. Dec. 31. â– 1500-1599 block, O St.; 8:15 a.m. Dec. 31. â– 1500-1599 block, N St.; 11:10 a.m. Dec. 31. â– 1700-1799 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 1:30 a.m. Jan. 1. â– 1700-1799 block, Rhode Island Ave.; 5:39 a.m. Jan. 2. â– 1800-1899 block, Riggs Place; 4:10 p.m. Jan. 2. â– 1900-1999 block, Sunderland Place; 3:14 a.m. Jan. 3. â– 1700-1799 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 3:42 a.m. Jan. 3. â– 1200-1399 block, 16th St.; 9:41 a.m. Jan. 3.

psa PSA 301 301

â– Dupont circle

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â– 1700-1799 block, Johnson Ave.; 11:07 a.m. Dec. 31. â– 1900-1921 block, 17th St.; 1:53 p.m. Dec. 31. â– 1921-1999 block, 14th St.; 3:21 p.m. Dec. 31. â– 1900-1926 block, 16th St.; 6:45 p.m. Jan. 4. â– 1400-1499 block, T St.; 9:40 p.m. Jan. 4. Theft from auto â– 1700-1799 block, T St.; 3:27 p.m. Dec. 29. â– 1800-1820 block, 15th St.; 3 p.m. Jan. 3. â– 15th Street and Florida Avenue; 6:58 p.m. Jan. 4.

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Sexual abuse â– 1650-1798 block, Harvard St.; 3:13 a.m. Dec. 31. Motor vehicle theft â– 19th and Vernon streets; 8:29 a.m. Dec. 31. â– Florida Avenue and 20th Street; 5:35 p.m. Dec. 31. Theft â– 2700-2799 block, Ontario Road; 11:10 a.m. Dec. 30. â– 1646-1699 block, Columbia Road; 2 p.m. Jan. 1. Theft from auto â– 1800-1899 block, Wyoming Ave.; 2:15 p.m. Dec. 29. â– 1811-1899 block, Connecticut Ave.; 9:42 p.m. Dec. 29.

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Robbery â– 1701-1719 block, 10th St.; 4:21 a.m. Jan. 1 (with gun). Motor vehicle theft â– Unit block, Thomas Circle; 2:09 p.m. Jan. 2. Theft from auto â– 1300-1399 block, 12th St.; 8:47 a.m. Dec. 29. â– 1500-1599 block, Kingman Place; 11:45 a.m. Dec. 29. â– 1300-1399 block, Rhode Island Ave.; 12:40 p.m. Dec. 29. â– 1100-1199 block, 10th St.; 12:29 p.m. Dec. 30. â– 1300-1399 block, M St.; 1:46 p.m. Dec. 30. â– 1300-1399 block, 12th St.; 8 p.m. Dec. 31. â– 1100-1199 block, 9th St.; 1:20 a.m. Jan. 1. â– 1200-1299 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 7:42 a.m. Jan. 1. â– 1100-1107 block, 12th St.; 3:30 p.m. Jan. 2. â– 1300-1399 block, 9th St.; 5:41 p.m. Jan. 2. â– 1-1299 block, Blagden Alley; 6:41 p.m. Jan. 2. â– 1200-1203 block, Q St.; 9:50 p.m. Jan. 2. â– 1400-1499 block, Columbia St.; 2:09 p.m. Jan. 3. â– 1200-1299 block, 9th St.; 4:32 p.m. Jan. 4.

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New HAWK signals slated along Connecticut Avenue By GEORGE ALTSHULER Current Correspondent

The District is proposing to install two more HAWK traffic signals to improve pedestrian safety along the northern part of the Connecticut Avenue corridor, although some neighborhood leaders are questioning whether the public knows how to use them correctly. The HAWK — or High-intensity Activated crossWalK — systems would be put in place at Connecticut Avenue’s intersections with Ellicott and Legation streets. As part of the project, the D.C. Department of Transportation would also remove eight marked Connecticut Avenue crosswalks that are not protected by signals. The agency says these painted crosswalks actually make intersections more dangerous on large streets like Connecticut Avenue because they give pedestrians the false expectation that

cars will stop for them. “It’s ‌ a go big or go home kind of thing. Either you need to put a signal in at the crosswalk or you need to unmark it,â€? George Branyan, the Transportation Department’s pedestrian program coordinator, said at last month’s meeting of the Forest Hills/North Cleveland Park advisory neighborhood commission. HAWK devices are push-button signals that are triggered by pedestrians. They stop traffic with a red light and then flash “walkâ€? to allow the pedestrian to cross. The District began using them in 2009. Samantha Nolan, president of the Chevy Chase Citizens Association, said that in order for the new HAWK signals to represent a step in the right direction, more public information and an education period are needed. She described how drivers at the HAWK signal on Connecticut Avenue and Northampton Street do not See Signals/Page 8

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At the end of last month, in the waning days of his administration, former Mayor Vincent Gray made an announcement that was largely lost in the holiday news cycle: The D.C. government has entered into a partnership with WHUR 96.3-FM at Howard University to launch “the official radio station for the District government.� DC Radio Network, set to launch this spring on a digital radio channel, will provide listeners with

“information on government activity, education, current events, history, arts and entertainment,� according to a news release. The noncommercial station will be managed by the Office of Cable Television and broadcast from that agency’s new headquarters at the Brentwood Broadcasting Center in Northeast. In a statement, Howard University Radio Network general manager Jim Watkins said he and his colleagues are pleased to be involved in the project: “We see this as an extension of our continuous commitment to provide excellence in broadcasting and See Radio/Page 27

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Point of pride

Last spring, Murch Elementary parents presented a compelling case for speeding up the modernization of the crowded Northwest school: unreliable heating and air conditioning, just one adult bathroom for 75-plus faculty and staff members, and a nurse’s office that was once a boys bathroom. The good news is that the D.C. Council approved $44 million for the project, although studies show that more will be needed. In the meantime, the city has issued a long-awaited request for a design team, which cites plans for a summer 2016 start of 18 to 24 months of construction. Speaking more broadly, the good news is that dozens of projects in Northwest and throughout the city are under construction or in the design phase, funded through the District’s capital budget. It’s not that long ago that virtually all of the District’s public schools were in sorry shape, with no regular funding stream to handle the years and years of deferred maintenance. It was back in 2005 and 2006 that the D.C. Council got serious about tackling the issue after then-Ward 4 Council member and mayoral hopeful Adrian Fenty introduced legislation to modernize the city’s schools. Other legislators, including Ward 2’s Jack Evans, helped identify funding to realize the vision that began with broad citizen lobbying. Looking back, the modernization efforts have helped considerably in moving the city forward. It’s hard to imagine school reform taking hold had D.C. officials not set up a mechanism to handle long-overdue building improvements. There’s little question that families have greater confidence in Deal Middle and Wilson High, among others, in part because of the strong facilities. At the same time, the dollars spent on modernization are much less effective if they aren’t accompanied by efforts to boost educational offerings. D.C. Public Schools seems to recognize this: Along with the $121.4 million renovation of Roosevelt High in Ward 4, administrators are designing an international studies-themed curriculum intended to reverse years of underenrollment. We would have liked for officials to invest as well in a top-flight math and science academy, along the lines of the magnet offerings at Silver Spring’s Montgomery Blair High School. Coolidge High’s upcoming renovation will offer another opportunity to dovetail academic and facilities planning for a similar magnet program equipped with necessary infrastructure. There are also important lessons from projects already completed. We are glad that D.C. Public Schools has fortified its planning capacity, but it may need to take further steps to avoid the pitfalls at Stoddert Elementary, Janney Elementary and Deal Middle School, where rising enrollment promptly overtook the expanded facilities. New issues with the Duke Ellington School of the Arts project — where officials are having to scale back elements of the design plan when, after last month’s groundbreaking, they realized that they lacked the budget to construct their original proposal — suggest that the process still needs improvement. The improved condition of our schools — reflecting a commitment through multiple mayoral administrations — is a justifiable point of pride.

Principal achievement

D.C. principal Wilson Cox says the executive master’s in leadership program he recently completed at Georgetown University will inspire decades of contemplation. “I think I’ll be unpacking that experience for the next 20 years,” said the head of the Crosby S. Noyes Education Campus in Northeast. Mr. Cox was part of the second class of D.C. Public Schools principals to earn the degree last month, thanks to a partnership between the university’s McDonough School of Business and the city school system. Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson, who earned an executive master’s degree from Georgetown in 2007, inspired the collaboration. Pleased with her experience, she worked with the university to create a similar program geared specifically toward local principals. “The first class was guinea pigs,” Ms. Henderson said at the Dec. 13 graduation, smiling. “We gave it a shot. It turned out all right.” She praised the graduates for completing a yearlong program of weekend classes — all while managing their individual schools. We’d like to join her in congratulating Liz Whisnant of Horace Mann Elementary, Carmen Shepherd of John Thomson Elementary, Norah Lycknell of Janney Elementary, Kim Burke of Benjamin Banneker Academic High School and their classmates. Ms. Henderson and the McDonough School also deserve credit for their efforts to create and operate this program. Public-private partnerships can be extremely beneficial for all parties involved, and we truly appreciate the hard work that went into this one.

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emember that time Muriel Bowser was in handcuffs? No, it wasn’t a city scandal that has slipped your mind. The Notebook this week revisited the NBC4 tape from four years ago when Bowser was one of six D.C. Council members who got arrested on Capitol Hill along with Mayor Vincent Gray in April 2011. The council members and a raucous crowd of several hundred had temporarily blocked Constitution Avenue to protest the city’s lack of Hill voting rights and statehood. This past Monday, Bowser was back on Capitol Hill. But rather than blocking the street — or wearing handcuffs — the new mayor confidently walked the marble halls of the Cannon House Office Building. She was accompanied by a uniformed U.S. Capitol police officer who politely showed her where to go, no handcuffs needed. Bowser, who has said being arrested once was enough, was there for a dignified news conference with D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton to talk voting rights, statehood and congressional relations. “I want to recommit our efforts in the District for a new pathway toward statehood,” Bowser said with Norton sitting nearby. Bowser also revealed she would have aides of her own who will focus on Capitol Hill issues affecting the District, rather than just depending on Norton’s good offices. That will work well when the two leaders see eye to eye, but it could create friction if Norton ever determines Bowser is going around her. Watch that space. Bowser pointed out that most big cities and states have Hill lobbyists to watch over and influence the complex world of congressional politics and federal programs. Norton told NBC4 she welcomed a stepped-up effort by Bowser’s staff. Also on Monday Bowser still was enjoying the boost she got Sunday from appearing on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” When host Chuck Todd suggested the old idea that maybe the District could gain voting rights by reuniting with Maryland, Bowser was quick with a response: “We’re Washington, D.C., Chuck.” On Monday, Bowser went further, referencing her talk show appearance: “I was proud to be able to say also that we are not ‘West Hyattsville’ and we have no intention of going back to the state of Maryland.” That drew a lot of laughs at the news conference, but Bowser said she meant no disrespect to Hyattsville. Your Notebook had gotten some tweets about that. City leaders always groan when the national media or people from other states suggest retrocession to Maryland as a viable idea. Neither D.C. nor

Maryland wants to make that deal. NBC’s Todd also left the impression — again, one that many national journalists share — that the District is a mere ward of the federal government. He asked Bowser if she would ask Congress for more money to close a $200 million budget shortfall. That’s a lot of money but national viewers wouldn’t necessarily know that it’s a small part of the city’s $11 billion budget. “We’re actually getting things done for our city just fine governing ourselves,” Bowser responded politely, noting the city has balanced its budget for the last 17 years. “And we’re going to balance it again.” ■ A clear-eyed auditor. Woe unto those who think the D.C. Auditor’s Office is a minor outpost of government. Former Ward 3 Council member Kathy Patterson has been named to lead the office and she’s not about to be a caretaker. Patterson, who was known for her sharp oversight as a council member and her investigation of police tactics, now has broad powers to look at all aspects of city government. She was nominated by Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and approved by the council members, to whom she reports. “I think the timing is great,” Patterson told the Notebook on New Year’s Day. “There’s an opportunity to set a new course for council oversight. The auditor can have a really major role in that.” The auditor is among a handful of individuals and agencies that can undertake investigations on the government itself. Patterson said she sees her role as assisting council members doing oversight through their committees. But she doesn’t have to be asked to review a government practice, she said, noting the office has wide latitude to initiate its own work. Ugh, just what the bad guys don’t want to hear. ■ A final word. Former Washington Post writer Colman McCarthy this past week noted the death of Edward Guinan, a Catholic priest who spent his life trying to feed the hungry and to provide shelter for those without it. Guinan helped found the Creative Community for Non-Violence, which is publicly better identified with the late Mitch Snyder. Guinan also helped establish Zacchaeus Community Kitchen in the early 1970s. McCarthy noted that Guinan expected 20 homeless people, but 100 showed up. At the ladle was Mother Teresa, not yet the Nobel Peace Prize winner she later would become. And in 1979 Guinan authored the statehood initiative that was approved by D.C. voters in 1980. Guinan died at his Palisades home on Dec. 26. Here’s a link to the full McCarthy report in the Post: tinyurl.com/guinan-article. Tom Sherwood, a Southwest resident, is a political reporter for News 4.

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Letters to the Editor Graham should get credit for his service

For 12 years, as an advisory neighborhood commissioner and president of the Columbia Heights Civic Association, I worked closely with Ward 1 D.C. Council member Jim Graham. He deserves an A-plus for his constituent services work. On any project that we residents desired, Jim provided guidance and assistance. These initiatives included the renovation of the trolley turnaround park at 11th and Monroe streets NW; the creation of the nonprofit Columbia Heights Green; school adoption;

nuisance property identification; increased communication; and beautification. Kudos to former Council member Graham for his service. Larry Ray Columbia Heights

Not everyone backs additional pavement

I can’t help but be offended by Jack Koczela’s argument for paving over more of our natural lands in the Palisades [“Palisades trolley trail needs improvements,” Viewpoint, Dec. 24]. I say this not only because he invokes no arguments on behalf of nature (though he’s clearly a fan of bikes, cars, strollers and pavement), but also because he asserts himself as the voice of the “majority.”

In particular, I was turned off by the idea that paving the trolley trail would be looked upon by future generations as a no-brainer because of the widespread support for the soccer field. Framing a strawman for his limp argument, he writes that he is “fairly certain that a vast majority of Palisades would object today if someone proposed removing that field.” I fell in love with the Palisades 25 years ago because of the Palisades Recreation Center, back when it was more forested, and I was heartbroken to see the gorgeous forest there lost, to be paved over by artificial grass. Yes, Jack, I would love to see more nature restored to the park, which I still prefer to the artificial grass. Steve Hansch Palisades

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Preventing avoidable tragedies on the streets VIEWPOINT gunther stern

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rom her perch on the Georgetown waterfront, Jess looks out over the river toward Virginia. Her things are neatly stacked against a massive iron beam that supports the freeway above. “I’m all right,� Jess responds, avoiding eye contact when asked if there is anything we can do for her. She tries not to respond at all, but if we don’t leave she often responds with a nonsensical answer: “I’m waiting for the movie stars.� Jess (not her real name) has a brain disorder. She cannot make sense of the world around her. She has formed an emotional attachment to that spot on the waterfront. If forced to move, she will just find another spot that, for whatever reason, gives her comfort. She is stuck there, confined in a prison of delusions and paranoid ideas. Representatives from the D.C. Department of Behavioral Health have visited her, but they say there is nothing they can do until she puts her own or somebody else’s life in immediate danger. Even then, getting someone help and treatment is a lofty goal. A few weeks ago I learned that Jeff, a homeless man who came to Georgetown Ministry Center for services, had died. His death was caused by his mental disorder, which interfered with his comprehension of his out-ofcontrol hypertension. I have to admit that my first emotional response was relief. Jeff had attacked me twice for no apparent reason other than delusional rage. The first time he charged at me, one of the tiniest men in our center stepped between us and calmed him down. The second time, Jeff attacked me on the street. After having had many calmer interactions with Jeff, I walked up to him and said hi. He went berserk. In a blur his right hand found my left eye, knocking me to the ground and breaking my glasses. I was stunned, but found my feet and discovered that I could run really fast with the right incentive. Several people called the police. Within minutes officers filled the intersection. “Do you want to press charges?� they asked. I explained that Jeff had a mental illness and that I wanted him to get psychiatric help. In D.C., an involun-

Letters to the Editor DC TAG should apply to foreign colleges

This past year I sent my first child off to college — which I’ve had to learn to call “uni� because she’s studying in the United Kingdom. The school she attends, part of the University of London, is a public institution and, like many trusted foreign colleges, is authorized to distribute U.S. federal financial aid funds under Title IV (for example, student loans and Pell grants) just like American schools do. So far we’ve been very happy with this option and think it would be even more attractive for D.C. students if DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DC TAG) scholarship funds were available to students studying at foreign public educational institutions. For those new to this, DC TAG was originally created to provide a

tary psychiatric petition is known as an FD12. The police politely tried to discourage me. They had little faith in the mental health system. I, on the other hand, had little faith in the legal system; my assumption was that if he were arrested, he would be released by morning with a court date that he would never remember. I assumed that the mental health system would take Jeff in, care for him, and maybe, if the stars aligned, return him to some version of reality that would allow him to find housing and stability. An FD12 petition was prepared and signed. Jeff was transported to the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program, where he was assessed and released because he had PCP in his system. The rationale was that Jeff was probably assaultive because of PCP rather than severe mental illness. A year later, I was assaulted by a second person with a disabling brain disorder. This time, I pressed charges instead of asking for an FD12. The court system ensured several months of observation at St. Elizabeths Hospital. Patients there are allowed to refuse treatment, which can be forced only by court order. I don’t know whether this man accepted treatment, but there was at least a chance for his delusions to be addressed. As I was thinking about how difficult it is to get someone the help he or she needs, The Washington Post published an article about Virginia Sen. Creigh Deeds a year after he was stabbed by his mentally ill son. Sen. Deeds survived with physical and emotional scars that will never heal. His son died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Just 24 hours before the attack, Sen. Deeds had been with his son at a mental health clinic seeking hospitalization. There were no beds, but there was a bad law that forced them to leave after six hours without intervention. So what can you do? Start by learning more. One great source is treatmentadvocacycenter.org. The Arlington-based Treatment Advocacy Center advocates for more psychiatric hospital beds and presses for sensible laws that allow trained mental health practitioners to intervene before a tragedy occurs. Don’t stop there. Contact your D.C. Council members and tell them you support sensible laws that allow the community to offer treatment to people when they really need it. Gunther Stern is executive director of the Georgetown Ministry Center.

federally funded $10,000-per-year scholarship (then the average cost difference between in-state and outof-state tuition) to D.C. students to attend a public university in Maryland or Virginia. The program was subsequently amended to allow the DC TAG funds to be used at any public university in the U.S. Currently this includes schools as far away as Alaska and Hawaii, and even includes study abroad programs sponsored by qualified U.S. institutions, but not the foreign institutions themselves. Contrary to popular belief, DC TAG doesn’t allow District students to receive in-state rates. The $10,000 scholarship is certainly welcome but no longer serves the purpose of allowing D.C. students to achieve in-state rates at a wide variety of top institutions. For example, it currently costs about $43,000 per year in tuition and fees at the University of Virginia for an out-of-state student, versus an instate rate of  $13,000. In this sce-

nario the D.C. student would receive $10,000 in DC TAG and have a bill of $33,000. If D.C. students were to receive the DC TAG scholarship for UK schools, they would effectively pay the $14,000 local rate. And the rate at McGill University in Canada would be a very attainable $5,000. The cost differential between instate and out-of-state tuition keeps growing larger while the DC TAG remains stubbornly fixed at the same $10,000 since it was created 15 years ago. If the amount of the DC TAG can’t be raised to keep pace with the rate of increase of out-of-state tuition, then perhaps the program should be expanded to allow D.C. students to find more affordable options a little farther from home. Expanding the list of options has been done before and does not add any cost to the program, but it adds rich, affordable options for D.C. students. Betsy Wiramidjaja Friendship Heights

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understand how the signal works. “The flashing red light says to drivers you’re supposed to stop, and drivers don’t understand that,� she said. At the Dec. 16 neighborhood commission meeting, commissioner Malachy Nugent said that sometimes he is “confused� by the Northampton HAWK signal, which was installed in April 2013.

“I’m wondering if the confusion of the changing direction of the lanes [during rush hour] and a HAWK signal on top of that will be a recipe for disaster,� said Nugent. Branyan said he did not envision a significant problem, and he referred to his agency’s public relations efforts, including brochures about HAWK signals it sent out with driver’s license renewals. “At the end of the day, if you have to sit down with every driver

and explain how this traffic control device works, then we should throw it out,� he said. “But it has been approved by the Federal Highway Administration, so I have to believe that there may be some confusion, but it is proving to do what it’s supposed to do.� He also cited statistics that HAWK signals reduce pedestrian crashes by 69 percent. Since 2005, there have been five pedestrian fatalities on Connecticut

Avenue between Albemarle and Fessenden streets, including one in the crosswalk at Ellicott Street and Connecticut Avenue, where there is no traffic signal. There have been no pedestrian fatalities in any of the six District intersections with HAWK signals. The agency’s plan also includes relocating bus stops on Connecticut Avenue to align them with signaled crossings. Branyan estimated it would take a year to finalize plans.

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PENTHOUSES From Page 3 authorizes occupied space in that area. So a building that federal law otherwise caps at 90 feet could stand 110 feet, provided that the top 20 feet are at least 20 feet from the edge of the roof at the street. But local zoning regulations still prohibit this change. The Office of Planning is recommending that the Zoning Commission amend city rules to take full advantage of the new flexibility. The agency calls for 20 feet of occupiable space and exempting that space from density caps. Buildings whose heights are restricted by local zoning, as opposed to federal law, could also have a second story within that 20 feet. In turn, developers would need to provide or fund affordable housing based on the area or calculated value of the habitable rooftop space, on top of existing requirements. Although public comment has been relatively muted on the penthouse issue, supporters have praised a new way to make use of the District’s prime real estate while achieving affordable housing goals. Opponents, meanwhile, fear that increased density could harm the character of many neighborhoods. Several zoning commissioners said the height issue was already discussed significantly during the debate at the federal level, including at the National Capital Planning Commission and Congress itself. “There’s been a lot of vetting, and the next step is to say whether we should approve or disapprove or make other changes,� said commissioner Marcie Cohen. But commissioner Peter May, who also serves on the federal planning commission, said the Planning Office’s proposal goes far beyond what was discussed at his level. “This is not about how we maximize density or how we bump up density,� said May. “It’s about maintaining the right kind of balance that we already have and just doing some things that enhance our zones.� May said he and his federal colleagues had envisioned such modest tweaks as rooftop party rooms, not 20 more feet of housing or commercial space. Furthermore, only height — not density — is governed by the federal authorities that considered the issue previously. “There were just a few things that were even discussed, and there wasn’t really anything in terms of analysis,� May said. “The more I dig into the penthouse regulations, the more uncomfortable I am.� Chair Hood said his priority was giving residents time to understand the issue and comment. He noted that just 10 people testified at the commission’s public hearing on the penthouse issue on Nov. 6, and that new advisory neighborhood commissioners are about to be sworn in. Besides, said Hood, existing height limits have hardly stifled development in D.C. “It’s been 104 years, so we can wait a couple more months,� he said.

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Toast Your 2015 Resolutions!

Start the new year out right! Love the DCCA annual house tour?

Volunteer for a few hours at a house and receive a free ticket;

Enjoy monthly “behind-thescenes” tours? While touring special buildings around Dupont Circle, DCCA members learn the “inside scoop” and enjoy refreshments;

Relish sitting in the shade of our summer trees? Join our tree planting or watering teams keeping our neighborhood green;

Enjoy movies in the Circle in the summer?

Support DCCA which contributes to the “clean team” every weekend and helps fund the movies;

Want to support Dupont merchants and love bargains?

Join DCCA and receive members-only discounts from our preferred merchants Membership in DCCA is tax deductible and is offset almost immediately by free events and merchant discounts;

Like the idea of doing good while doing well?

Your membership adds to annual donations to Charlie’s Place, 17th Street Festival, DCVillage, Neighborhood Schools, Stead Park, S & T Street Parks and Other Dupont Organizations.

An Invitation to Dupont Circle Citizens Association’s New Year’s Resolution Party UPSTAIRS AT

POLICY 1904 14th Street NW Date: Thursday, January 8th, 7:30 - 10:00PM Come with a member or, better yet, join DCCA for only $25 ($40 per couple) Enjoy POLICY’s really exceptional beer, ale and stout selections as well as one drink and unlimited gourmet appetizers and nibbles, on DCCA.... ...AND support your local Dupont community! Join or renew at the door or online at www.dupont-circle.org

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Visitation’s Ice Cubs forge their own path By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer

Gonzaga’s 22nd annual National Capital Hockey Tournament — better known as the Purple Puck — experienced a historic first when Visitation’s girls ice hockey team edged Holy Cross in an overtime thriller 6-5 last Wednesday. It marked the first time in the event’s history that a girls game took center ice at the prestigious showcase. “It was definitely an honor,� said Ice Cubs goalie Gianna Meloni. “Girls hockey isn’t big, so it was important to spread the word and get more people involved. It’s really exciting.� In that game, Veronika Pettey — the younger sister of Gonzaga senior Dominik Pettey, who died in a car accident in November — starred by scoring all six of the Ice Cubs’ goals, including the overtime game-winner. “It was really exciting and more so because it was a really good game and not a blowout,� said Pettey. “It’s really nice and took a lot of teamwork, and I’m glad we’re together.� Cubs coach Kim Weiss was especially happy with Pettey’s performance. “In big moments, no matter who the opponent is, she wants to have the puck on her stick,� said Weiss. “As a coach it’s great to have a player that you know will score in those moments.� For Pettey, it was a special moment after watching her brother compete for years at the event as part of Gonzaga’s squad. “My brother and Gonzaga always play here, so it was such an honor to play here,� said Pettey. “It’s amazing. I hope there will be many more.� Visitation’s hockey program is especially connected with Gonzaga because of several siblings playing for each school. That bond has helped both schools cope with Dominik Pettey’s death. “It’s been amazing to watch Visitation and the hockey communities rally around that family,� said Weiss. “We ended up having 10 girls sign up for the program after Dominik’s death to support him. It’s really special and indescribable to see how people have come around to support.� The family ties were also part of the reason a trio of parents — Robert and Toni Meloni, who have kids at both Gonzaga and Visitation, along with Adri Corriveau — pushed for Visitation to add a program a year ago. “The process included talking with individuals in other well run scholastic and club ice hockey programs, formulating rough plans that we believed would fit the students at Visitation, then rallying students and parents to support the program,� Robert Meloni wrote in an email. “The centerpiece however, was finding excellent coaches in Kim Weiss

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Ice Cubs goalie Gianna Meloni saves a shot in the final moments of last Wednesday’s game. The squad is a club sport at the school but hopes to earn varsity status in the coming years. and this year adding A.E. Lovett.â€? Weiss, who serves as a coach for the Washington Pride Junior Women’s Hockey club team, credits the parents for launching and maintaining the program. “It’s totally parent-driven and -run,â€? she said. “They make my life easy. I get to show up and coach and run the bench. ‌ Hopefully, as their kids age out, they will be able to have other parents to pass it on to.â€? For Weiss, 25, who graduated from Visitation in 2007, hockey was always her passion, but the Cubs never offered the sport. That forced her to instead play for the Montgomery Blue Devils and Washington Pride while growing up. “It’s been really cool to come back and coach my school’s program,â€? said Weiss, who played for Trinity College in Connecticut. “I never got to play hockey for my school until I got to college. As a coach it’s been great to get reacquainted with my alma mater.â€? Weiss was a natural fit as the Cubs’ first hockey coach not only as an alumna but also as a coach parents were already familiar with through the Washington Pride program. “The Hockey ops side of the program could not be in better hands,â€? Meloni wrote. The Cubs’ hockey program is currently a club sport, not recognized at the varsity level. For Weiss that status provides obstacles, but also some advantages. “The biggest challenge is as a coach I can’t hold kids as accountable as you would for a varsity sport,â€? said Weiss. “But they’ve been great about showing up and working hard. They’re very committed; even though it is a club program, they take it seriously. We try to have fun, too.â€? Without home facilities, the Cubs practice at 6 a.m. twice a week and play their home games at Cabin John Ice Rink. They also skate at Washington Harbour on Wednesdays. Despite the challenges, Weiss has seen the program expand rapidly in just two years.

“Last year we had 18 to 20 girls, and this year we have about 40,� said Weiss. “We’ve doubled in two years, which is insane.� The Cubs’ quick growth is part of the broader expansion of ice hockey in this area, which many, including Weiss, credit to the Washington Capitals. The D.C. professional team has had strong play since drafting Alexander Ovechkin in 2004, with consistent playoff contention from 2008 through to 2013. “He’s a tremendous player to watch and a fun player to watch,� Weiss said of Ovechkin. “It’s helped us grow a hockey hotbed in Washington.� There is already a high school girls hockey conference in place locally: the Mid-Atlantic Girls Hockey League, which features teams from Holton-Arms, Holy Cross, Archbishop Spalding, Bryn Mawr and St. Timothy’s School. As a club team the Cubs don’t compete in the conference, but if they do get their varsity go-ahead, that would be the next step. The parents who have pushed the program are hopeful the team will reach varsity status. “Visitation has been wonderful in providing mentorship throughout the year and a half program building process, including engaging the club in discussion of varsity sport status,� wrote Meloni. “Continuity planning is the current priority.� Visitation athletics director Zeff Yusof has been open to the sport’s growth at the school. “We’re very supportive of the idea, and we want to see that it’s selfsustaining,� he said in an interview. “Also we want to get a feel of the hidden logistics with the sport. They’re doing really well, and it’s an exciting time.� Yusof believes that ice hockey could be the next sport boon, following in the steps of lacrosse and crew. “Ice hockey is going to be one of the up-and-coming sports,� he said. “It’s going to end up being a good high school sport in this area, and our club [team] is flourishing.�

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Spotlight on Community Living Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Serving D.C. residents who are age 18+ with a disability or age 60+ and their caregivers

Vol 3, No 3

Executive Director’s Message

John M. Thompson, Ph.D., CPM, FAAMA, D.C. Office on Aging In this issue of the Spotlight on Aging, we will focus on volunteerism. According to the United Nations, “volunteerism is a powerful means of engaging people in tackling development challenges worldwide.” Such development challenges include inadequate or the lack of health and human services infrastructures in less developed countries and communities. In our communities here in Washington, D.C., there are numerous opportunities to shape development in ways that could improve the quality of life of fellow residents. One opportunity that I would like to present to you is the D.C. Office on Aging’s (DCOA) Ambassador Program. The purpose of

the Ambassador Program is to train citizens on all of the programs and services offered by the agency and those offered by other agencies that could help seniors, persons with disabilities, and family caregivers to improve their quality of life. By acquiring this knowledge, ambassadors are fully prepared to refer customers to the agency who could benefit from the array of services. Another program that may be of interest to you is our Intergenerational Program, which is a partnership between D.C. Public Schools (DCPS), Jump Start, and DCOA. Through this partnership, Jump Start trains senior volunteers interested in working with children in the Pre-K programs in

selected DCPS schools. According to research, there are mutual benefits for the seniors and the children when connected through intergenerational programs. For seniors, it is an opportunity to combat social isolation as they are working in the school system. Moreover, it gives the seniors an opportunity to give back by contributing to a greater good of helping children while being a huge help to the teachers. For the children in intergenerational programs, studies show that they improve their social and academic skills, which means better success as they matriculate through the school system and interact with their peers. This is a win-win situation!

There are also volunteer opportunities available through the many senior villages in the District. Senior villages add tremendous value to the District as they are designed to help seniors with aging within their communities. As these seniors remain in their communities, senior villages provide them with assistance in accessing a variety of discounted or free resources. These resources include, but are not limited to, handyman services to fix a hot water heater, furnace, or light fixture; lawn service; transportation; companionship services; cooking; and light duty house cleaning. The services are discounted or free as a result of the generosity of community stakeholders willing to give

of their time and resources. As the number of seniors continues to grow, the demand for a number of these services will continue to rise in the District of Columbia. Consequently, there are plenty of opportunities for citizens to volunteer their time in a meaningful way. I trust that as you make your New Year resolutions that you would seriously consider an opportunity to join me in serving our fellow citizens. If interested, please contact us at 202-724-5622 to learn more about our volunteer programs. I am confident that once you get connected through volunteerism, you will see how you are making a tremendous impact in our communities. ~

Community EvEnts CalEndar JANUARY EvENts 6th • 12 pm

Next D.C. Caregivers Online Chat at Noon. visit www.dcoa.dc.gov for logon information. For more information contact linda Irizarry at 202-535-1442 or linda.irizarry@dc.gov

7th • 9 am

The Seabury - Ward 5 Advisory Council Meeting will be held at 2900 Newton Street, Ne. For more information please contact Thelma hines (202) 529-8701

7th • 7 pm – 8:45 pm

The North Michigan Park Civic Association will hold their monthly meeting at North Michigan Park recreation Center, 1333 emerson Street, Ne. DCOA will be

there and will provide information on our programs and services. For more information, contact grace lewis at 202-526-7696

10th • 9 am – 5 pm

DCOA will be exhibiting at the NBC 4 health and Fitness expo, Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. vernon Place, NW. Stop by and get some great information and giveaways!

11th • 9 am – 4 pm

DCOA will be exhibiting on ay 2 of the NBC 4 health and Fitness expo, Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. vernon Place, NW. Stop by and get some great information and giveaways!

15th • 10 am – 12 pm

The next DCOA Ambassador Training will

be held at DCOA, 500 K Street, Ne. If you are interested in making a difference in your community, and connecting us with persons who are age 60 and older or persons 18 and older living with a disability, register to attend by calling 202-724-5622 or email Darlene.nowlin@dc.gov.

15th • 10 am – 12 pm

Join the Ward 4 Mini Commission on Aging at its monthly meeting held at the Fourth District Police Precinct, 6001 georgia Avenue, NW.

15th • 11:30 am

The Center for the Blind and visually Impaired Town hall Meeting will be held at 2900 Newton Street, Ne. For more information please call Thelma hines (202) 529-8701

20th • 12 pm

Next D.C. Caregivers Online Chat at Noon. visit www.dcoa.dc.gov for logon information. For more information contact linda Irizarry at 202-535-1442 or linda.irizarry@dc.gov

21st • 10:30 am

Ward 5 Mini Commissioner’s Meeting will be held at 2900 Newton Street, Ne. For more information call Thelma hines (202) 529-8701.

21st • 12:45 pm – 2 pm

The Southwest Waterfront AArP Chapter Noon luncheon with Special guestJohn M. Thompson, Ph.D., CPM, FAAMA at river Park Community room, 1311 Delaware Avenue, SW. Contact: Dr. Betty Jean Tolbert Jones (202) 554-0901 for more information.

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A lyrical look at 2014 ‌

Twenty fourteen, OK year: Some regrets, yet it is clear The results of this election Move our town in new direction.

Voters asked for fresh start. Now’s her Turn to run things: Best to Bowser! Some saw too much “green� in Gray. Whether true, still hard to say. Bury Pepco lines his wish; Also help for elders, fish. Gray’s proposals: sound are these. Still unsure: school boundaries.

Current file photos by Brian Kapur

Over the past year, the Cleveland Park Giant was reborn, a new mayor was crowned and a city icon died.

Schwartz, Catania: for you two, Thanks for service. It’s your due. High hopes for new council faces (Add two more in this spring’s races). Silverman: new on the scene. First AG by vote: Racine.

Looking, still, for videos? Sad to see Potomac close. Wake Up Susie has few equals. Bargains? New locale for Sequels.

ANCs, salute the win: Mladinov, Cook, Goldstein, Quinn. Nichols (noisy clubs take notes) Sacco, Clausen (with few votes!)

Glover Hardware’s lease is lost. How to save its moving cost? To strip paint, instead of “tease,� Move a block to closed JP’s.

D.C. lost a luminary, Bade farewell to legend Barry. Jobs and rallies, civil strife, He remained Mayor for Life. Oft predicted as a goner. Back he’d roar again, “Hizzoner.�

You can dine on Eggs and Steak, But its building gets remake. Chanceries in neighborhood? Maybe fewer would be good. Trash? Take “Take Me!� Supercans. Georgetown asks for dumpster bans.

Sad, too, that Ben Bradlee’s gone: Hometown hero, news icon.

Council, with reluctance, seals Law for guns that one conceals. Duck and cover after dark, Warn the deer in Rock Creek Park.

Buzzard Point? Do not knock ’er: Welcome stadium for soccer! Although many call for ban, “Redskins, SĂ­,â€? insists, still, Dan.

Getting ’round, we’d surely like Comity for walkers, bike; Share the road and spaces cede. On Nebraska, watch your speed. Rails on H Street: Is it folly? Walk where ran Glen Echo Trolley?

Walter Reed, all want a slice: Wegmans? Whole Foods? Children’s? (nice) Yes to Walmart (job creator) New Cathedral Circulator? Woodley Park’s food zone expand? Oh What will verdict be for Nando?

Crystal ball, this new year, tell What will go wrong, or go well: Shopping getting more confused Big Spring Valley site not used. Tenley’s Safeway going, gone. Still MacArthur’s hanging on. Although neighbors were defiant, Shop — and sip! — at Newark Giant.

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according to a news release from the D.C. development office. RoadsideSorg’s proposal suggested seven new four-story town homes, with a total of 14 units. Meanwhile, the lot at 912 U St. will host a new condominium building with ground-floor retail. The developers have proposed a six-story, 70-foot-tall building with about 30 units. The team’s vision also involves redeveloping a privately owned historic building next door into a new six-story structure with retail, offices and residences. The Roadside-Sorg team is one of three that bid to redevelop the prime parcels near the U Street Metro station. According to the city’s release, the project will create about 125 new jobs in the area. The plans in some ways match the goals of a community group that’s been working for years to guide the Grimke redevelopment. The group has emphasized using the sites for daytime uses as opposed to adding more nightlife destinations to area.

Jeffrey Willis, coordinator of the Grimke Redevelopment Community Working Group, wrote in a Jan. 4 email to stakeholders that his group does not yet have the details on Roadside-Sorg’s final offer or the rationale for the city’s selection. Willis noted that with all the bureaucratic changes involved with the mayoral transition, “it is unclear how the recommendation will move forward.� He said the community will be able to offer input at several points of the process, which will require approvals related to zoning, historic preservation and other issues, as well as sign-off from the D.C. Council. A city development spokesperson told The Current yesterday that the project will require careful scrutiny under the new administration. “Given that many projects and agreements were pushed through at the 11th hour, we need to review them closely to make sure they’re best serving the District of Columbia and residents,� said Joaquin McPeek of the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development.

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finishes with a modern classic motif mark the 30-plus homes, which earned developers Stanley Martin and Duball LLC awards for their stylish design. Add a prime location — along the placid C&O Canal in the Palisades and minutes away from the bustling commercial district of Georgetown — and the result is a sold-out development project, according to Duball’s website. But buyers still seeking an opportunity may find it at 4452 1/2 MacArthur Blvd., a recent listing that boasts custom upgrades within a three-bedroom, three-and-a-halfbath home. It’s offered for $1,225,000 with monthly homeowner’s dues of $121. The 2,038-square-foot-property is part of a set of Colonial-inspired town houses facing the main thoroughfare along this relatively sleepy western edge of the city. Their design maintains the classic

style of nearby town houses, but don’t let the three-level appearance fool you — the house has a fourth-floor setback to allow a rooftop terrace. While the facade shows off a fresh neutral look, the interior displays a bold and elegant motif that’s first seen in the main floor’s open layout. Leading the way is the Brazilian cherry hardwood floor, stretching from the front dining section (which features a simple five-light chandelier) and through the living area, powder room and gourmet kitchen. The latter is a chef-worthy area outfitted with Viking professional stainless appliances, including a double convection oven and separate warming drawer. Rich cherry cabinets punctuate the boldness of the room, which is anchored by an oversized center island. Adding a soft touch here are the custommade white plantation shutters that

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This three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath town house at Foxhall Ridge is priced at $1,225,000. cover the entrance to a cozy rear balcony. The outdoor spot sits above the entrance of the tandem garage. The second floor has the laundry area and two of the three en suite bedrooms, including the master suite. Both quarters are decked with tray ceilings accented by attractive light fixtures and more of the custom-built plantation shutters and Brazilian hardwood flooring. These classic elements continue to embellish the third bedroom (also complete with its own full bath) on the top level. It shares the floor with the home’s loft, a spacious landing that can serve as an

Selling The Area’s Finest Properties

Design & Style

Town of Chevy Chase. Newly renovated 5 BR, 5.5 BA classic. 4 levels of custom design. Kit w/quartz & top of the line appliances. Family rm w/French drs. Built -ins, 4 frpls. Patio. $2,050,000

Melissa Brown 202-469-2662 Beverly Nadel 202-236-7313

Show Stopper

Chevy Chase. Beautiful architecture, thoughtful design and an incredible kitchen, high end finishes 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and super amenities throughout. $1,895,000

Marina Krapiva-301-792-5681 Eric Murtagh- 301-652-8971Â

entertainment room. Bright and airy, the loft has two glass doors that lead out to the roof terrace. Anchoring this upper front portion of the house is a two-sided fireplace that warms up both the loft and the al fresco area, so it can be enjoyed year-round. The lower level has a multipurpose room that gets plenty of light from an oversized window facing the boulevard. Currently it serves as an exercise room. Just outside is access to the two-car garage and storage space.

Other features within the home include a built-in wireless speaker system and intercom and a security system with motion sensors. Amenities include ample guest parking and a landscaped community space inside the subdivision. The three-bedroom, three-and-ahalf-bath home at 4452 1/2 MacArthur Blvd. is offered for $1,225,000 and has monthly homeowner’s dues of $121. For more information, contact Matt Cheney of Washington Fine Properties at 202-465-0707 or matt.cheney@wfp.com.

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Graceful Spaces

Kenwood. Updated & remodeled from top to bottom. Large home on quiet cul de sac backing to Kenwood Club. 6 BRs, 5 BAs. Two separate in-law suites. $1,795,000

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Colonial Village. Renovated & expanded Colonial adj. to Rock Creek Park. 4 BRs, 3.5 BAs includes elegant MBR suite. Stylish kit w/adj. family rm. 2 story staircase. Fin. LL w/rec rm & gym. $1,174,900

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Town of Chevy Chase Incredible opportunity to live close-in to dwntwn Bethesda. 4+ BRs, 4 BAs w/potential apt. 2 car garage w/dramatic studio. Endless possibilities. Walk to Metro. $949,000

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City Charm

Cleveland Park Super large 1 BR across from the Zoo & between 2 Metros. Lge kit, sep. dining area. High ceilings, built-ins. Free laundry on every floor. Shared pkg. Pet friendly. $359,000

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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Mary’s Center, 2355 Ontario Road NW. Agenda items include: ■election of officers, committee

assignments and determination of meeting dates. â– announcements. â– public comments. â– consideration of a Board of Zoning Adjustment application for variances to permit a proposed addition at 2719 Ontario Road. â– consideration of proposals before the Zoning Commission to limit apartment house use in R-4 zones and to allow two additional floors of residential use in penthouses, including atop row houses. â– consideration of an Alcoholic Beverage Control application for a restaurant license for Risky Ventures, 1824 Columbia Road (prepared food shop serving sandwiches, gourmet popcorn and potato chips with a seating capacity of nine; hours of operation and alcohol sales, service and consumption from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Saturday). â– consideration of an Alcoholic Beverage Control application for a restaurant license for Exotic Hookah Lounge, 2409 18th St. (restaurant serving sandwiches and cold foods; DJ and cover charge; total occupancy load of 75; hours of operation and alcohol sales, service and consumption from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday). For details, call 202-332-2630 or visit anc1c.org. ANC 2A ANCBottom 2A Foggy â– Foggy bottom / west end The commission will hold its next meeting Wednesday, Jan. 21. The time and location have not

been determined. For details, visit anc2a.org. ANC 2B ANCCircle 2B Dupont ■dupont circle The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Brookings Institution, 1775 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Agenda items include: ■swearing in of advisory neighborhood commissioners by Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans. ■election of officers. ■announcements. ■discussion of the commission’s 2015 goals, priorities and committees. ■consideration of an Alcoholic Beverage Control application for a new DR license for Melt Shop, 1901 L St. (fast casual artisanal sandwiches, tater tots, soup, milkshakes, et cetera; about 30 seats inside and about 10 sidewalk cafe seats; hours, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily). ■discussion of the West Dupont Moratorium Zone and the appointment of a working group. ■consideration of a resolution on prioritizing the reduction of noise from liquor-licensed establishments. ■consideration of a Historic Preservation Review Board application for significant alterations to the front, rear and side facades at 1330 Connecticut Ave., as well as the use of public space at the site. ■consideration of a Historic Preservation Review Board application at 1734 R St. ■consideration of a Board of Zoning Adjustment application at 1601 18th St. ■consideration of a Historic Preservation Review Board application at 2138 O St.

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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at Our Lady Queen of the Americas Church, California Street and Phelps Place NW. Agenda items include: â– administrative matters, commissioner comments and government reports. â– police report. â– discussion of a Board of Zoning Adjustment application for relief at 2405 Tracy Place. â– discussion of a Board of Zoning Adjustment application to permit a proposed increase in capacity at the School for Friends, which operates at the Church of the Pilgrims, 2201 P St. â– announcement of the annual Sheridan-Kalorama Neighborhood Council and Sheridan-Kalorama Historical Association neighborhood meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the President Woodrow Wilson House. â– open comments. For details, visit anc2d.org or contact davidanc2d01@aol.com. ANC 2F ANCCircle 2F Logan

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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Washington Plaza Hotel, 10 Thomas Circle NW. Agenda items include: â– announcements. â– government reports. â– police report. â– election of officers and appoint-

ment of committee chairs. ■reports from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Policy Committee, the Crime and Public Safety Committee and the Education Committee. ■consideration of Community Development Committee matters: Marriott planed-unit development at 9th and L streets; Historic Preservation Review Board concept review for raze of 1421 Corcoran St.; Historic Preservation Review Board concept, design and massing for 1527 12th St.; and Historic Preservation Review Board concept/addition for 1132 10th St. ■scheduling for 2015 meeting dates. For details, call 202-667-0052 or visit anc2f.org. ANC 3B ANCPark 3B Glover ■Glover Park / Cathedral heights The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at Stoddert Elementary School and Glover Park Community Center, 4001 Calvert St. NW. Agenda items include: ■election of officers. ■police report. ■presentation from the D.C. Council to outgoing commission chair Brian Cohen. ■presentation by Robert Robinson of the Grid 2.0 Working Group as part of discussion of the proposed acquisition of Pepco by Exelon, in preparation for the commission’s expected Feb. 12 vote on a resolution. ■update on the D.C. Water and Sewer Authority’s plan for repairs to sewer pipes in Glover Archbold Park. ■open forum. For details, call 202-338-2969, email info@anc3b.org or visit anc3b.org.

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of conventional equipment. “In pricing up the original plan, it turns out the plan was over budget, so we had to do some trimming to make the budget more amenable,� General Services Department project manager Peter Davidson said. Davidson added that he no longer expects the project to be ready in time for the start of the 2016-17 school year: “I am probably going to suggest that given the schedule and time we’ve lost, even though we’ve had the groundbreaking, we may be one or two months late on turnover.� In an interview after the meeting, Davidson said the agency’s standard process is to first come up with the best project concept, and only afterward determine exactly how much it will cost. “We try to design first to fit the program,� he said. Davidson declined to say what the original plan would have cost, except that it was “substantially higher� than the $139 million budget. Earlier discussions had pegged the modernization at $82 million. Monday’s presentation focused on changes to the building’s exterior, as interior work doesn’t require the same public review on historic preservation grounds. In the interview, Davidson said interior programming changes — which constitute the bulk of the cost-saving measures — will be fleshed out more in a Thursday meeting with the school’s faculty and staff. Most concerns at the meeting focused on the reduced parking and revised plans for rooftop mechanical equipment. There will now be about 53

underground parking spaces plus 11 or 12 surface spaces, while the earlier plans included over 100 spaces. December 2013 materials from the General Services Department described the school’s minimum parking needs as 80 spaces. Neighbors also worried about noise from the mechanical equipment, based on their experiences with nearby Hardy Middle School. “When they would kick in, you could hear it throughout the whole community,� neighborhood commissioner Ed Solomon said of the Hardy equipment. “This is something we want to get right.� Added commissioner Bill Starrels: “What I’d hate to see happen here is see the city, for the sake of saving money, buy inferior technology.� Davidson said only “negligible� sound should emanate beyond the property line, but skeptical commissioners requested further details. The commission’s resolution, however, focused solely on the historic preservation issue, the only matter in which the commission has a formal role. The resolution praises the reduction in size of a glass enclosure on the building’s portico while asking the Historic Preservation Review Board to require an even smaller scale. Commission chair Ron Lewis also noted that many concerns from residents will be eased through a community partnership process that’s underway with the school. It will stipulate conditions on such issues as event parking and use of the planned new rooftop terrace, which is now slated only for educational uses instead of performances.

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bringing the Olympics to the nation’s capital in 2024. She reiterated her campaign promises to invest $100 million annually in affordable housing, expand the Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program, and create a new cabinet position — a deputy mayor for greater economic opportunity — to focus on job creation in the city’s poorest neighborhoods. In addition, Bowser said, “It is my duty to focus on our men and boys of color and find hope where it is missing and the path to opportunity where it has been lost.� Addressing many of her former colleagues on the D.C. Council who had just been sworn in for new terms, Bowser pledged to be a collaborative mayor. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson also stressed collaboration, saying “results are important, but the way we govern is also important.� In an apparent reference to the styles of former Mayor Adrian Fenty and former D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee, Mendelson cau-

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Attorney General Karl Racine was inaugurated on Friday.

take a different approach to the job from his hard-charging predecessor. “You probably won’t see as much legislation coming out of this committee,� he said. “It’s not a top priority of mine to pass laws all the time.� Instead, Grosso plans to focus on oversight of the school system. Also sworn in Friday was the District’s first elected attorney general, Karl Racine. The attorney general called his newly created office “a bold step in our city’s historic quest to have a government that is directly accountable.� He also pledged to be a watchdog looking out for public corruption. “When the government acts contrary to law, I must and I will uphold the law,� he said.

5325 42nd Place NW $749,000

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Wednesday january 7 Class ■ The Georgetown Library will present its “Take an Om Break” yoga series. 7:15 p.m. Free; reservations required. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. geoyogarsvp@dc.gov. Concerts ■ Puerto Candelaria, a Colombian cumbia troupe, will perform a mix of eclectic folk rhythms and Latin jazz beats. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. ■ “NSO in Your Neighborhood: Brookland to NoMa” will kick off with a performance by National Symphony Orchestra musicians Glenn Donnellan, Teri Lee, Carole Evans, Jan Chong, Mark Evans, Charles Nilles and Joe Connel. 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Dock 5, Union Market, 1309 5th St. NE. kennedy-center.org/nso. The festival will continue through Monday at various venues. ■ New Orleans-born trumpeter Marlon Jordan will perform jazz selections. 8 p.m. $10. Twins Jazz, 1344 U St. NW. twinsjazz.com. Discussions and lectures ■ National Gallery of Art lecturer Jennifer Riddell will discuss “From the École de Paris to the New York School: Selections of Modern Art.” 2 p.m. Free. West Building Rotunda, National Gallery of Art,

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Events Entertainment 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. The gallery talk will repeat Jan. 12 and 14 at 2 p.m. ■ U.S. Rep. Steve Israel, D-N.Y., will discuss his satirical novel “The Global War on Morris.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Film ■ The Programmer’s Choice series will feature Judy Irving’s film “Pelican Dreams,” about the iconic seabird species. 8 p.m. $6.50 to $11.75. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-6000. Performances ■ The Happenings Happy Hours series will feature Crude Mechanicals performing “Shakesprov.” 5:30 p.m. Free. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-5475688. ■ Dance Place and the National Symphony Orchestra will present “Artistic Exchange: Classical and Dance,” featuring the ReVision dance company, concertmaster Nurit Bar-Josef, violist Eric de Waardt and flutist Aaron Goldman. 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. danceplace.org. ■ Holly Bass will host an open mic poetry event. 9 to 11 p.m. $5. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St.

NW. 202-789-2227. Sporting event ■ The Washington Wizards will play the New York Knicks. 7 p.m. $15 to $472. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-7453000. Tour ■ Smithsonian American Art Museum director Betsy Broun and chief curator Virginia Mecklenburg will present a gallery talk and tour of the exhibition “Richard Estes’ Realism.” 5:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Meet in the Kogod Courtyard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. estes.eventbrite.com. Thursday, Jan. 08 Thursday january 8 Antiques show ■ The Washington Winter Show — featuring antiques and fine arts, with the theme “Ports of Call” — will open with a champagne reception for sponsors, benefactors and designers, from 6 to 6:30 p.m.; and for gala patrons and young collectors, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. $145 to $500. Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. washingtonwintershow.com. Children’s program ■ A Mad Hatter’s Tea Party will celebrate the birthday of author Lewis Carroll and the 150th anniversary of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” with crafts, tea and refreshments, followed by a singalong screening of Disney’s animated movie based on the book. 5 p.m. Free.

Thursday, january 8 ■ Discussion: Anya Kamenetz will discuss her book “The Test: Why Our Schools Are Obsessed With Standardized Testing — But You Don’t Have to Be.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. 202282-3139. Class ■ Saffron Dance will present a promotional belly dance class. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St. SE. 202-547-6839. Concert ■ Musicians Scott Miller and Doug Seegers will perform. 8:30 p.m. $12 to $15. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com.

Discussions and lectures ■ The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at American University will present a talk by legal expert and author Clare Sullivan on “Digital Identity — A Significant New Legal, Commercial, and Political Concept.” 10 to 11:50 a.m. Free. Temple Baptist Church, 3850 Nebraska Ave. NW. 202-895-4860. ■ A National Gallery of Art lecturer will discuss “Modern American Prints and Drawings From the Kainen Collection.” 2 p.m. Free. West Building Rotunda, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. The gallery talk will repeat Jan. 10 at 2 p.m. and Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. ■ The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library will host a discussion of Sebastian Barry’s novel “The Secret Scripture.” 2:30 p.m. Free. Room 220, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202727-0321. ■ Irvin Jim, general secretary of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, will discuss the union and the Preparatory Assembly of the United Front in South Africa. Actor, activist and filmmaker Danny Glover will join Irvin for the event, which will include a performance by Grammy-nominated musician Carolyn Malachi. 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. ■ The George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum will present “Taking Shape: How Natural Materials Can Inspire Design,” featuring internationally recognized artists Philip and Matt Moulthrop. 6 p.m. $10; reservations See Events/Page 19

Continued From Page 18 required. Myers Room, George Washington University Museum/Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-7394. ■ The Mystery Book Group will discuss “I Remember You” by Yrsa Sigurdardottir. 6:30 p.m. Free. Barnes & Noble, 555 12th St. NW. 202-347-0176. ■ Cornelia Homburg, curator of the exhibition “Neo-Impressionism and the Dream of Realities: Painting, Poetry, Music,” will explore the creative exchange between Neo-Impressionist painters and Symbolist writers and composers in the late 1880s and early 1890s. 6:30 p.m. $10 to $12; free for members and ages 18 and younger. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org. ■ “Spotlight on Design: 11th Street Bridge Park,” about the District’s plans for an elevated park over the Anacostia River, will feature Jason Long, partner-in-charge at OMA; Hallie Boyce, partner at OLIN; Scott Kratz, director of the 11th Street Bridge Project; and David W. Smith, executive director of the Pearl Coalition. 6:30 to 8 p.m. $12 to $20; reservations required. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. ■ Louise Farmer Smith will discuss her novel “One Hundred Years of Marriage,” about four generations of an American family and their mismatched marriages. 7 p.m. Free. Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. NW. upshurstreetbooks.com. ■ “Literature of the English-Speaking World,” a six-part monthly series led by George Mason University adjunct professor Phil Burnham, will feature a discussion of “The Sheltering Sky” by Paul Bowles. 7 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-3072. ■ A support group for job seekers will host a breakout session for participants to network and strategize. 7 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■ Social worker Margaret Donley will discuss “Love and the Primary Triangle: An Evolutionary Perspective on Gender and Stress Reactivity.” 7:30 p.m. Free. Bowen Center for the Study of the Family, 4400 MacArthur Blvd. NW. 202-9654400. Performance ■ Rachel Feinstein, a nationally touring comedian and actress, will perform. 6 p.m. Free; tickets distributed in the States Gallery starting at 5:30 p.m. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Tour ■ Artist Tim Doud, a finalist in the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition, will lead a tour of the exhibition “Face Value: Portraiture in the Age of Abstraction.” Noon. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. Friday, Jan. 09 Friday january 9 Antiques show ■ The Washington Winter Show will feature antiques and fine arts with the theme “Ports of Call.” 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. $20. Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. washingtonwintershow.com. The show will continue Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Events Entertainment (with appraisals available from 9 to 11 a.m. for $10 per item) and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Concerts ■ The Friday Morning Music Club will present works by Duparc, Beethoven and Georges Auric. Noon. Free. Calvary Baptist Church, 755 8th St. NW. 202-333-2075. ■ The Momenta String Quartet will perform works by Janácek and other composers. 3:30 p.m. Free. West Garden Court, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-7374215. ■ The soul-jazz ensemble Soule Monde — featuring percussionist Russ Lawton and keyboardist Pay Paczkowski — will perform organ-driven funky rhythms, luscious melodies and leaping improvisations. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ “NSO in Your Neighborhood: Brookland to NoMa” will present a classicalcontemporary “mix” concert featuring the National Symphony Orchestra, progressive hip-hop artist Christylez Bacon, sixstring electric cellist Wytold and D.C.’s own DJ Stylus. 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. EchoStage, 2135 Queens Chapel Road NE. kennedy-center.org/nso. ■ “Barbara Cook’s Spotlight” will feature Tony Award nominee Will Chase. 7:30 p.m. $45. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Jazz pianist Mark G. Meadows & Somethin’ Good will perform. 8 and 10 p.m. $15. Twins Jazz, 1344 U St. NW. twinsjazz.com. The concert will repeat Saturday at 8 and 10 p.m. ■ The Folger Consort and the vocal ensemble Lionheart will present “The Road to Canterbury: Music of Medieval England,” featuring engaging dances, ethereal motets and a tune mentioned in Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales.” 8 p.m. $30 to $50. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. folger.edu. The performance will repeat Saturday at 8 p.m.; a discussion open to concertgoers will precede each performance. ■ New Orleans Suspects will perform with Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett of Little Feat. 8:30 p.m. $27 to $35. The Hamilton, 600 14th St. NW. 202-787-1000. ■ Roosevelt Dime, By & By and Bellwether Bayou will perform American roots music. 8:30 p.m. $12 to $15. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■ The Washington Winter Show will feature a luncheon and lecture by attorney and museum professional Amy Herman on “The Art of Perception.” 10:30 a.m. $135. Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. washingtonwintershow.com. ■ Nancy Duff Campbell, founder and co-president of the National Women’s Law Center, will discuss what to expect from the U.S. Supreme Court this year. Luncheon at 12:15 p.m.; program at 1 p.m. $10 to $30. Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-232-7363. ■ Nick Galifianakis, Gene Weingarten and David Apatoff will discuss “The Art of Richard Thompson.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

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‘Struggle’ panels on display “Jacob Lawrence: Struggle … From the History of the American People,” featuring 12 panels from a series of 30 paintings by Lawrence that portray scenes from American history, will open Saturday at the Phillips Collection and continue through Aug. 9. The series chronicles events from the Revolutionary War

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through the great westward expansion of 1817. A panel discussion about the series will take place Feb. 27 at 2:30 p.m. Located at 1600 21st St. NW, the museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday until 8:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission on the weekends costs $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students; it is free for ages 18 and younger. Admission during weekdays is free. 202-387-2151. ■ Cross MacKenzie Gallery will open an exhibit of ceramic works by Hyun Kyung Yoon with a reception Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. On view through Feb. 28, the works include pots inspired by Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei, as well as wall installations suggestive of three-dimensional calligraphy. Located at 1675 Wisconsin Ave. NW, the gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 202-3337970. ■ The Arts Club of Washington will open an exhibit of works by V. Ito Briones, Larry Jarvik, Leslie Sorg Ramsay, Beatriz Slotkoff and Helen Smith with a reception Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The show will continue through Jan. 31. Located at 2017 I St. NW, the gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 202-331-7282. ■ “Composite Allusions,” presenting the recent collaborative paintings of Matthew Malone and Kurtis Ceppetelli (a.k.a. Duly Noted Painters), will open Friday with a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. at the DC Arts Center. The exhibit will close with reception and artist talk Feb. 8 at 5 p.m. The center is also showing “Serial Specimens,” an exhibit of silkscreen and letterpress prints by Laura Kinneberg, through Jan. 18, when a gallery talk will be offered at 5 p.m. Located at 2438 18th St. NW, the center is open Wednesday through Sunday from 2 to 7 p.m. 202-462-7833. ■ Jacques Bodelle will discuss his book “Petites histoires des français d’Amérique” in conversation with journalist Claude Porsella. 7 p.m. $10 to $15. Alliance Française de Washington, 2142 Wyoming Ave. NW. francedc.org. Films ■ The Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies will present a film

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Jacob Lawrence’s “Stuggle … From the History of the American People, no. 12: And a Woman Mans a Cannon,” on loan from the Harvey and Harvey-Ann Ross Collection, is part of an exhibit opening Saturday at the Phillips Collection. ■ “Out of This World,” highlighting celestial bodies with digital re-creations, 3-D modeling, photography, phantasmagoria and illusion, opened Monday at Wonder Graphics, where it will continue through Jan. 30. Located at 1000 Vermont Ave. NW, the gallery is open weekdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 202-898-1700. ■ Touchstone Gallery recently opened three shows that will continue through Feb. 1. An opening reception will be held for them Friday from 6 to 8:30 p.m., and an “Artists at Work” open house will be held Jan. 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. “Win-Win Situation” presents diverse work by 45 artists. “Hidden Things Revealed” features new watercolors by Patricia Williams. “Oh Life!” highlights multimedia work by Gail Vogels. Located at 901 New York Ave. NW, the gallery is open Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. 202-347-2787. ■ “Decoding the Renaissance: 500 Years of Codes and Ciphers,” exploring the hidden world of codes, ciphers and concealed messages from Shakespeare’s time to the present, opened recently at the Folger Shakespeare Library and will continue through Feb. 26. Located at 201 East Capitol St. SE, the library is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. 202-544-4600.

screening and talk by Father Jerry Martinson on “Giuseppe Castiglione in China: Imperial Painter, Humble Servant.” 6 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations required. Auditorium, Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies, 640 Massachusetts Ave. NW. surveymonkey.com/s/QD822XY. ■ The 19th annual Iranian Film Festival will feature Mohammad Rasoulof’s 2013 thriller “Manuscripts Don’t Burn.” 7

p.m. Free. Meyer Auditorium, Freer Gallery of Art, 12th Street and Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-1000. The film will also be shown Sunday at 2 p.m. Meeting ■ A weekly bridge group will meet to play duplicate bridge. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $6; free for first-time players. Chevy See Events/Page 20

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Continued From Page 19 Chase Community Center, 5601 Connecticut Ave. NW. 301-654-1865. Performances ■Busboys and Poets will present “Nine on the Ninth,� a poetry night hosted by Derrick Weston Brown. 9 to 11 p.m. $5. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. ■Busboys and Poets will present “11th Hour Poetry Slam,� hosted by 2Deep the Poetess. 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. $5. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. Special events ■Aquila Recovery will host an open house to celebrate three years of operations, during which its outpatient clinic has served more than 250 people with addiction issues through a model that emphasizes early intervention and strong linkages with primary health care. 3 to 6 p.m. Free. Aquila Recovery, Suite 307, 5100 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-244-1600. ■Capitol Hill Arts Workshop teaching artists Ellen Cornett and Sheppard Bear will present “Paint & Sip,� an evening of painting and wine. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $30. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St. SE. 202-547-6839. Sporting event ■The Washington Wizards will play

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Saturday, January 10 ■Concert: Pianist Alexander Paley will perform works by Tchaikovsky and Liszt as part of a Washington Conservatory concert series. 8 p.m. Free. Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ, 1 Westmoreland Circle. 301-3202770. National Symphony Orchestra’s Ankush Kumar Bahl and Marissa Regni in “Exploring Extremes,� a family concert and musical instrument “petting zoo.� 3 p.m. Free; reservations required. McKinley Technology Education Campus, 151 T St. NE. kennedy-center.org/nso. ■The Emerson String Quartet will perform works by Mozart, Shostakovich and

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Beethoven. 6 to 8 p.m. $55 to $67. Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-633-3030. ■The Jones Family Singers will perform gospel music influenced by vintage soul and R&B. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■The Smithsonian Chamber Music Society will present Mark Fewer on violin, Steven Dann on viola, Myron Lutzk on violoncello, John Feeney on bass and Kenneth Slowik on fortepiano performing works by Schubert. Lecture at 6:30 p.m.; concert at 7:30 p.m. $22 to $28. Warner Bros. Theater, National Museum of American History, Constitution Avenue between 12th and 14th streets NW. 202-6333030. The program will repeat Sunday at the same times. ■Singer-guitarist Tom Principato and the Upton Blues Band will perform. 8:30 p.m. $20 to $25. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■Knitter, designer, curator and scholar Jennifer Lindsay will discuss the history of knitting, crochet and other single-element techniques and their contemporary re-emergence in wearable and collaborative art, sculpture and mixed-media compositions. 10:30 a.m. Free. Textile Museum, 2320 S St. NW. 202-994-5200. ■Robert M. Dowling will discuss his book “Eugene O’Neill: A Life in Four Acts,� at 1 p.m.; Marcus Baram will discuss his book “Gil Scott-Heron: Pieces of a Man,� at 3:30 p.m.; and Nazila Fathi (shown) will discuss her book “The Lonely War: One Woman’s Account of the Struggle for Modern Iran,� at 6 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. ■Artist David Antonio Cruz, whose work is featured in “Portraiture Now: Staging the Self,� will discuss the life-changing reasons behind the decision to leave one’s home country or return to it permanently. 2 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-6331000. ■The Washington Winter Show will feature a panel discussion with historian, world-class sailor and America’s Cup Hall of Fame member Gary Jobson and representatives of the 2013 Oracle Team USA sailing and design teams on the successful defense of the America’s Cub trophy. 2 p.m. $40. Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. washingtonwintershow.com. ■The group Witness Against Torture will present a panel discussion linking the police killing of unarmed African-Americans in the U.S. and the treatment of Muslim men imprisoned at Guantanamo. A hip-hop performance by the Peace Poets will follow. 8 p.m. Free. First Trinity Lutheran Church, 4th and E streets NW. 202-344-5762. Films ■The National Gallery of Art will present Marco Bellocchio’s 1997 film adaptation of Heinrich von Kleist’s “The Prince of Homburg,� at 2:30 p.m.; and Bellocchio’s 1994 film “The Butterfly’s Dream,� at

4:30 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■“Selections From Oberhausenâ€? will feature recent shorts by artists from Austria, Germany, Paraguay and Portugal. 3 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. Performances â– The In Series will present a new English adaptation of Mozart’s “Bastian & Bastianna,â€? an opera/musical for children and families. 2 p.m. $10 to $20. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. 202-204-7763. The performance will repeat Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. â– The Capital City Showcase will feature local comedians, storytellers, rock bands, singer-songwriters and hip-hop artists. 7:30 p.m. $8 to $10. District of Columbia Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-462-7833. â– San Francisco-based dance company LEVYdance will present the East Coast premiere of “Soar,â€? an immersive dance piece that places audience members and dancers together on stage in a “choose your own adventureâ€? experience. 8 p.m. $15 to $30. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600. The performance will repeat Sunday at 4 p.m. ■“Happy Buddhaâ€? will feature New York City improv duo Trike. 10 p.m. $8 to $10. District of Columbia Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-462-7833. Special events â– The Washington Harbour ice skating rink will hold a weekly “Cartoon Skateâ€? event. 10 a.m. to noon. $9 to $10. Washington Harbour, 3000 K St. NW. 202-7067666. â– The Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Winter Family Festival will feature a printmaking workshop and other crafting activities in honor of the exhibit “The Singing and the Silence: Birds in Contemporary Art.â€? 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Kogod Courtyard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■“Dance With Daughtersâ€? will offer a chance to give physical expression to goals for 2015. 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. $30 for one adult and up to two children; $40 for families of four or more. lil omm yoga, 4708 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-248-6304. â– The Washington Harbour ice skating rink will hold a weekly “Rock n Skateâ€? event. 8 to 10 p.m. $9 to $10. Washington Harbour, 3000 K St. NW. 202-7067666. Sporting event â– The Washington Capitals will play the Detroit Red Wings. 7 p.m. $70 to $689. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800745-3000. Sunday, Jan. 11 Sunday january 11 Class â– Nya Alemayhu will lead a weekly class on Vinyasa yoga, an energetic practice that encourages breath with movement. Noon. $5 donation suggested. Dock 5, Union Market, 1309 5th St. NE. unionmarketdc.com. Concerts â– D.C.-based singer, songwriter and drummer SeĂĄn Barna will perform folk music. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free. Luce Foundation Center, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202633-1000. See Events/Page 21

Continued From Page 20 ■ “NSO in Your Neighborhood: Brookland to NoMa” will present a chamber concert by National Symphony Orchestra musicians David Murray, Matthew Guilford and Stephen Dumaine, guest trombonist Peter Ellefson and a brass ensemble from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. 2 to 3 p.m. Free. Trinity Washington University, 125 Michigan Ave. NE. kennedy-center.org/nso. ■ The Kennedy Center Chamber Players will perform works by Bartók, Ravel, Bowen and Arensky. 2 p.m. $36. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ The Steinway Series will feature violinist Leo Sushansky and pianist Carlos César Rodríguez performing works by Dvorák, Mozart, Svendsen and Mendelssohn. 3 p.m. Free; tickets distributed in the G Street lobby at 2:30 p.m. McEvoy Auditorium, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202633-1000. ■ American composer and pianist Timo Andres will perform music by Philip Glass and Franz Schubert, as well as his own solo piano work “At the River.” 4 p.m. $15 to $30; reservations suggested. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/music. ■ Janet Yieh, a fourth-year undergraduate at the Juilliard School and assistant organist at Trinity Church, Wall Street, will present an organ recital. 5:15 p.m. $10 donation suggested. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. nationalcathedral.org. ■ Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra members Jennifer Kim, Uri Wassertzug, Ignacio Alcover and Kathryn Brake will perform a master chamber work by Brahms. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Members of the National Gallery of Art Orchestra and the St. Petersburg (Russia) State Symphony Orchestra will perform works by Bernstein, Mozart and Rimsky-Korsakov. 6:30 p.m. Free. West Garden Court, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202737-4215. ■ Dahlak Restaurant will present its weekly “DC Jazz Jam” session. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free. 1771 U St. NW. 202-5279522. Discussions and lectures ■ Temple Micah’s Sunday Morning Speaker Series will feature a talk on “The Middle East in 2015: What to Expect” by Jackson Diehl, deputy editorial page editor of The Washington Post. 10:15 a.m. Free. Temple Micah, 2829 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-342-9175. ■ Christopher Scotton will discus his book “The Secret Wisdom of the Earth,” at 1 p.m.; Amie Kaufman and Megan Spooner will discuss their book “This Shattered World: A Starbound Novel,” at 2 p.m.; and Jonathan Horn will discuss his book “The Man Who Would Not Be Washington: Robert E. Lee’s Civil War and His Decision That Changed American History,” at 5 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919. ■ Anthony Flint, author of “Modern Man: The Life of Le Corbusier, Architect of Tomorrow,” will discuss “Portraits in Design: Le Corbusier.” 1 to 2:30 p.m. $12

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Events Entertainment to $20; reservations required. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202272-2448. ■ Ellen Widmer, professor of Chinese and East Asian studies at Wellesley College, will discuss “Gentility on the Move: Chinese Women’s Travelogues ca. 1900.” 2 to 3 p.m. Free. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, 1050 Independence Ave. SW. 202633-1000. ■ Author, comedian and actor Patton Oswalt (shown) will discuss his memoir “Silver Screen Fiend: Learning About Life From an Addiction to Film” in conversation with Slate culture editor Dan Kois. 5 p.m. $35. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-987-6487. Film ■ The National Gallery of Art will present Nancy Buirski’s 2014 film “Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq,” about one of the greatest American dancers of the 20th century. 4 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202737-4215. Performance ■ The In Series will present a new English adaptation of Bellini’s “La Sonnambula (The Sleep-Walker),” about innocent young love, jealousy and intrigue. 3:30 p.m. $22 to $42. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. 202-204-7763. The performance will repeat Jan. 15 at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 17 and 23 at 8 p.m., and Jan. 25 at 2:30 p.m. Special event ■ The InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington will present a multifaith service commemorating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy of courage, peace and reconciliation through music, excerpts from King’s “I Have a Dream” speech and reflections by Sister Simone Campbell, leader of “Nuns on the Bus.” 3 p.m. Free. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. ifcmw.org.

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Kennedy Center set to host ‘Gigi’ The Kennedy Center will host a world-premiere production of Lerner and Loewe’s musical comedy “Gigi”

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Jan. 16 through Feb. 12 in the Eisenhower Theater. True love between a free-spirited young woman and a wealthy young playboy must overcome the conventions of turn-of-the-century Paris. Starring Vanessa Hudgens and directed by Signature Theatre’s Eric Schaeffer, the glistening, re-imagined production is slated for Broadway after the Kennedy Center run. Tickets cost $45 to $145. 202467-4600; kennedy-center.org. ■ Theater J will present the world premiere of Aaron Posner’s “Life Sucks (Or the Present Ridiculous)” Jan. 14 through Feb. 15 at the Washington DC Jewish Community Center. Loosely inspired by Anton Chekhov’s tragic comedy “Uncle Vanya,” the contemporary spin affirms the truism that it’s tough being the gorgeous woman desired by all but understood by none. Or the homely girl with a heart of gold. Or the middle-aged man insightful enough to see the depth of his own failings. way’s foremost composers. 7 p.m. Free. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. nationalcathedral.org. ■ “NSO in Your Neighborhood: Brookland to NoMa” will present a National Symphony Orchestra concert saluting Catholic University’s Benjamin T. Rome School of Music on its 50th anniversary with an all-Mozart program. 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $35. The Washington DC Jewish Community Center’s Goldman Theater is located at 1529 16th St. NW. 800-494-8497; theaterj. org. ■ Georgetown University’s Nomadic Theatre will present Zayd Dohrn’s dark comedy “Sick” Jan. 15 through 24 at the Devine Studio Theatre in the Davis Performing Arts Center. A college professor takes a student to meet his dysfunctional family — in a home so obsessed with cleanliness that the real dirt lurks around every corner and behind every sentence. Tickets cost $10 to $12. The Davis Performing Arts Center is located on the Georgetown University campus at 37th and O streets NW. 202-687-2787; performingarts.georgetown.edu. ■ The Wild Root Company will present Rocco Natale’s “Room at the End of the Hall” Jan. 15 through 18 at Arena Stage’s Kogod Cradle. Currently in development, the play — presented under the auspices of the American Voices New Play Institute — transports audiences to a weathered lake house on Cape Cod, where estranged brothers have returned to bury the ashes of their childhood caretaker. The simple act of closure unearths the remains of a troubled past and an unsettling force that must

Free; reservations required. Hartke Theatre, Catholic University, 620 Michigan Ave. NE. kennedy-center.org/nso. Discussions and lectures ■ National Gallery of Art lecturer Jennifer Riddell will discuss “From the École de Paris to the New York School: Selections of Modern Art.” 2 p.m. Free. West Building Rotunda, National Gallery of Art,

Vanessa Hudgens stars in “Gigi” at the Kennedy Center. be reckoned with before daybreak. Tickets cost $10. Arena Stage is located at 1101 6th St. SW. 202-4883300; arenastage.org. ■ Arena Stage will present the world premiere of Ken Ludwig’s “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery” Jan. 16 through Feb. 22 in the Kreeger Theater. The adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s beloved “The Hound of the Baskervilles” is a fast-paced comedic tale of murder, intrigue and a wild hound. Tickets cost $45 to $90. Arena Stage is located at 1101 6th St. SW. 202-488-3300; arenastage.org. 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. The gallery talk will repeat Wednesday at 2 p.m. ■ A National Gallery of Art lecturer will discuss “El Greco in the National Gallery of Art and Washington-Area Collections.” 2 p.m. Free. West Building Rotunda, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. See Events/Page 22

Monday, Jan. 12

Monday january 12 Classes and workshops ■ Yoga District instructor Smita Kumar will lead a weekly class. 12:30 p.m. Free; registration required. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-7248698. ■ The Georgetown Library will host a workshop for job seekers on how to improve search strategies, interview skills, networking and more. 7 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202727-0232. Concerts ■ “NSO in Your Neighborhood: Brookland to NoMa” will present a concert by National Symphony Orchestra musicians David Murray, Matthew Guilford, Stephen Dumaine, Peter Ellefson. A panel discussion with Catholic University music students will follow. 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Free. Caldwell Auditorium, Ward Hall, Catholic University, 620 Michigan Ave. NE. kennedy-center.org/nso. ■ The Cathedra choir and the Embassy of Norway will present a new commission by Anglo-Norwegian composer Andrew Smith and other works celebrating the life of Knut Nystedt, one of Nor-

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Continued From Page 21 The gallery talk will repeat Jan. 13, 21 and 22 at 2 p.m. ■Maurice Sykes, director of the Early Childhood Leadership Institute at the University of the District of Columbia’s National Center for Urban Education, will discuss his book “Doing the Right Thing for Children: Eight Qualities of Leadership.� 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. ■Lisbeth Strimple Fuisz, a lecturer in English at Georgetown University, will discuss “Wolf Hall,� Hilary Mantel’s fictionalized biography of Thomas Cromwell, and why it merited the Man Booker Prize. 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. $25 to $35. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■Princeton University history professor Julian E. Zelizer will discuss his book “The Fierce Urgency of Now: Lyndon Johnson, Congress, and the Battle for the Great Society.� 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■The Film Discussion Group will focus on “Predicting the Oscars.� 7 p.m. Free. Barnes & Noble, 555 12th St. NW. 202-347-0176. ■The Washington DC Jewish Community Center will present a book talk by Israeli historian Anita Shapira, author of “Ben-Gurion: Father of Modern Israel.� 7:30 to 9 p.m. $11.50 to $13.50. Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. washingtondcjcc.org. Films ■The monthly “Books on Film� screening will feature a cinematic adaptation. 6 p.m. Free. Room A-5, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. ■“Petworth Retro Film Night� will feature a 1970s story of suspense. 6:30 p.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas

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Events Entertainment Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. ■The National Gallery of Art’s “Discovering Georgian Cinema� retrospective will feature Eldar Shengelaia’s 1984 film “Blue Mountains (An Unbelievable Story).� 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Goethe-Institut, 812 7th St. NW. goetheinstitutwashington.eventbrite.com. Performance ■The Kennedy Center will host Brian Quijada’s autobiographical one-man show “Where Did We Sit on the Bus?� — about what it means to be Latino in America, presented through rap, hip-hop, spoken word and live looping. 6 p.m. Free; tickets distributed in the States Gallery at 5:30 p.m. Theater Lab, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. Readings ■Brian Agler will host an evening of humorous readings with guests Alexandra Petri, Sean Carman and Sarah Schmelling. 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400. ■Taffety Punk’s Lise Bruneau will direct a reading of Dawn Powell’s jazz-age comedy “Big Night.� 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-547-1122, option 4. ■Pulitzer Prizewinning novelist Marilynne Robinson and National Book Awardwinning author James Carroll (shown) will read from their new novels and discuss the role that faith has played in shaping them as writers. 7:30 p.m. $15. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu. Sporting event ■The Washington Capitals will play the Colorado Avalanche. 7 p.m. $25 to $518. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800745-3000. Tuesday, Jan. 13

Tuesday january 13 Classes â– Yoga teacher and therapist Heather Ferris will lead a yoga class. Noon. Free. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288. â– The Georgetown Library will present

its “Take an Om Break� yoga series. 12:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. geoyogarsvp@dc.gov. ■Robert DeCaroli, associate professor of history and art history at George Mason University, will lead a four-session course on “Chinese Art: From the Bronze Age to the People’s Republic.� 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $90 to $130. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202633-3030. The course will continue Jan. 20, Jan. 27 and Feb. 3. ■Yoga Activist will present a beginnerlevel yoga class for adults and teens. 7:30 p.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. Concerts ■The Tuesday Concert Series will feature saxophonist Noah Getz (shown) and percussionist Manny Arcinega performing boundary-pushing music by Steve Reich, Louis Andriessen and Motown. 12:10 p.m. Free. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-347-2635. ■The Grammy-nominated band Kahulanui will perform a blend of traditional Hawaiian music and big band swing. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge will host its weekly open mic show. 8 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■The Dustbowl Revival will perform. 8:30 p.m. $12 to $15. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at American University will present a talk on “How the Federal Reserve System Prevented a Deep Depression� by Donald Kohn, former vice chair of the Federal Reserve System’s Board of Governors. 10 to 11:50 a.m. Free. Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-895-4860. ■Lynda Blackmon Lowery will discuss her book “Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom: My Story of the Selma Voting Rights March,� at 10:30 a.m.; and John McQuaid will discuss his book “Tasty: The

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Art and Science of What We Eat,� at 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■Author and artist Patricia Daly-Lipe will discuss her book “Patriot Priest.� Luncheon at 12:15 p.m.; program at 1 p.m. $10 to $30. Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-232-7363. ■Andrea Limauro and Tracy Gabriel of the D.C. Office of Planning will discuss “Smart Growth: Reimagining Industrial Areas in Washington, D.C.� 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202272-2448. ■Carrie Hessler-Radelet, director of the Peace Corps, will discuss “The Peace Corps Today,� about efforts to modernize and strengthen the program to meet the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. 3:30 to 5 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Abramson Family Founders Room, School of International Service Building, American University, Nebraska and New Mexico avenues NW. american.edu/sis/events. ■As part of the D.C. Public Library’s “Orwellian America� program, the Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library will host a discussion of Cory Doctorow’s book “Little Brother.� Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288. ■Stephen A. Hansen will discuss his book “A History of Dupont Circle: Center of High Society in the Capital.� 6 p.m. Free. Society of the Cincinnati, Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-785-2040.

Films ■“Tuesday Night Movies� will feature Alfred Hitchcock’s 1938 thriller “The Lady Vanishes,� starring Margaret Lockwood and Michael Redgrave. 6 p.m. Free. Auditorium A-5, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. ■The National Gallery of Art’s “Discovering Georgian Cinema� retrospective will feature Eldar Shengelaia and Tamaz Meliava’s 1963 film “The White Caravan.� 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Goethe-Institut, 812 7th St. NW. goetheinstitutwashington.eventbrite.com. Performances ■SpeakeasyDC will present its monthly show, “Game Changes & Deal Breakers: Stories About Points of No Return.� 8 p.m. $15. Town Danceboutique, 2009 8th St. NW. speakeasydc.com. ■The Washington Improv Theater’s “Harold Night� will feature performances by Fisticuffs and Love Onion, followed by an improv jam. 9 p.m. By donation. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. witdc.org. ■Busboys and Poets will present an open mic poetry night hosted by Pages Matam. 9 to 11 p.m. $5. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. Special events ■National Geographic will present an informational session on its Photo Camp outreach program, which empowers youth to document their communities using photography. Noon. Free. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-857-7700. ■Drum circle facilitator Katy Gaughan will present “The Heartbeat of God: Sacred Drumming,� a participatory group event. 7 p.m. Free. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. nationalcathedral.org. Sporting event ■The Washington Wizards will play the San Antonio Spurs. 7 p.m. $25 to $577. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800745-3000.

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■Joanna Marsh, curator of the exhibit “The Singing and the Silence: Birds in Contemporary Art,� and Pete Marra, head of the Migratory Bird Center at the National Zoo, will discuss the overlap between art and nature in a gallery talk. 6 to 7 p.m. Free. Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202633-1000. ■Matt Kepnes will discuss his book “How to Travel the World on $50 a Day.� 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400. ■Anita Diamant will discuss her novel “The Boston Girl� in conversation with George Washington University professor Gayle Wald. 7 p.m. $14. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-987-6487.

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Concerts ■The drum and bass trio Jungle Funk — featuring vocalist Vinx with Living Colour bandmates Will Calhoun and Doug Wimbish — will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. ■The Institute of Musical Traditions will present singersongwriters Allison Shapira and Kipyn Martin in a tribute concert to Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell. 7:30 p.m. $15 to $20. Seekers Church, 276 Carroll St. NW. 301-960-3655. ■Vocal Arts DC will present tenor Matthew Polenzani and pianist Julius Drake performing works by Beethoven, Liszt, Ravel, Satie and Barber. 7:30 p.m. $50. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■The Delafield String Band will host a bluegrass jam. 8 to 11 p.m. Free. Reading Room, Petworth Citizen, 829 Upshur St. NW. petworthcitizen.com.

the 1955 Selma Voting Rights March,� joined by Lynda Blackmon Lowery — the youngest person at the history march, whose story is told in the memoir. 10:30 a.m. Free. Whittall Pavilion, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-1950. ■Ruth M. Karras, chair of the History Department at the University of Minnesota, will discuss “Magna Carta — Women in Medieval Europe in 1215.� 1 p.m. Free. Mumford Room, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202-707-4642. ■Former ambassador Bill Luers, veteran intelligence officer Paul Pillar and journalist Robin Wright will discuss the current status of nuclear negotiations with Iran and the prospects for their success. 4:30 to 6 p.m. Free; reservations required. Mortara Building, Georgetown University, 3600 N St. NW. iranproject.eventbrite.com. ■American University professor Carl LeVan will discuss his book “Dictators and Democracy in African Development.� 6 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations required. Abramson Family Founders Room, School of International Service Building, American University, Nebraska and New Mexico avenues NW. american.edu/sis/events. ■J.D. Dickey will discuss his book “Empire of Mud: The Secret History of Washington, DC.� 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400. ■In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine will discuss “The State of U.S. Race Relations: Improved or Worsened?� 6:30 p.m. Free. Capitol View Library, 5001 Central Ave. SE. 202-645-0755. ■Ralph Nurnberger, professor of international relations at Georgetown University, will discuss “Rasputin: The Man Who Wouldn’t Die.� 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $30 to $42. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■The Tenley-Friendship Library and the group Friends of the Tenley-Friendship Library will present a book talk by Scott Einberger, author of “A History of Rock Creek Park: Wilderness and Washington, D.C.� 7 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. ■Stewart O’Nan will discuss his book “West of Sunset.� 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■Susan Kuklin will discuss her book “Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out� (for ages 15 and older). 7 p.m. Free. Children & Teens Department, Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

Discussions and lectures ■The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at American University will present a talk by University of Maryland journalism professor and former news anchor Renee Poussaint on “My Journey Into and Through the Oz-like World of Television News.� 10 to 11:50 a.m. Free. Temple Baptist Church, 3850 Nebraska Ave. NW. 202-895-4860. ■Authors Susan Buckley and Elspeth Leacock will discuss their book “Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom: My Story of

Films ■Independent curator Bruce Posner will introduce a screening of the 1981 film “Moana With Sound,� about life on the Samoan island of Savai’i. 7 p.m. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. ■The “Film in Focus� series will feature “Led Zeppelin Played Here,� about the enduring legend that the iconic rock band played the Wheaton Youth Center on Georgia Avenue in front of 50 con-

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Wednesday january 14 Classes and workshops ■The Parent Encouragement Program will present a workshop for parents of children ages 2 1/2 to 18 on “Why Don’t My Kids Listen to Me?� 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free; reservations required. Temple Micah, 2829 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 301929-8824. ■Artist Pattee Hipschen will begin a nine-session oil and acrylic landscape painting workshop series. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $25 per session; $175 for all nine. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. patteepower@msn.com. ■St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Rock Creek, will host a weekly tai chi class. 2 p.m. Free. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Rock Creek, 201 Allison St. NW. 202-7262080. ■Tai chi master Nick Gracenin will present “Spacious Mind, Body and Spirit: An Evening of Tai Chi,� focusing on themes of expansiveness, immediacy and insight. 7 p.m. Free. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. nationalcathedral.org. ■The Vajrayogini Buddhist Center will host a class on meditation. 7 to 8:30 p.m. $12. Vajrayogini Buddhist Center, 1787 Columbia Road NW. 202-986-2257. ■The Parent Encouragement Program will begin an eight-week class on “Parenting Preschoolers,� which teaches parents to set limits and solve behavior problems calmly and consistently. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. $225. Lowell School, 1640 Kalmia Road NW. 301-929-8824.

fused teenagers in January 1969. A postscreening Q&A will feature director and local resident Jeff Krulik. 8 p.m. $6.50 to $11.75. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-6000. Performances â– Improv comedy troupe Press Play will present a night of comedy and storytelling. 7:30 p.m. $8 to $10. District of Columbia Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-462-7833.

Special events ■“Architects for Animals: Giving Shelter� will feature a display of outdoor shelters for community cats constructed by architectural firms, along with complimentary sips and bites. Proceeds will benefit the Washington Humane Society’s Cat Neighborhood Partnership Program. 6 to 8 p.m. $25. American Institute of Architects, 1735 New York Ave. NW. washhumane.org/AFA2015. ■The National Portrait Gallery’s

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ment and increasing government transparency. “Folks can ride down the street in their automobile and listen to a hearing or listen to interviews about what’s going on in the city,” he said. The former mayor said the Office of Cable Television might hire a few more employees to work on this project, but “for the most part, they’ll be using the same folks.” Asked if the Bowser administration was on board with all of these plans, he said, “I assume so.” In an interview yesterday afternoon, Bowser spokesperson LaToya Foster said she was unaware of the new mayor’s stance on the radio station.

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reform. His second bill would provide for instant runoffs in elections where the plethora of candidates makes it unlikely that any would receive a clear majority. That system, he said, allows voters to rank their choices on a single ballot, eliminating the need for extra elections and ensuring that the winner has “true majority support.” Grosso said the system would be a big help in the coming April election to fill the Ward 8 council seat, where more than 20 candidates are vying to replace the late Marion Barry. On cleaning up the scandalscarred District government, Ward 2 member Jack Evans again indicated he will try to eliminate the council’s ability to review and reject contracts worth over $1 million, calling the practice part of a “pay-to-play culture. That review is either a rubber stamp or an opportunity for mischief” on behalf of firms favored by various members, Evans said. But he also acknowledged that the fate of the measure may rest with Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, who opposes it and has so far declined to schedule a hearing in his Committee of the Whole. “Eight members have signed on,” Evans pleaded. “At least give us a hearing.” Mendelson, for his part, came up with a revised campaign finance bill that he said will “minimize the burden on campaigns and maximize disclosure,” while also restricting contractor pay-to-play. The measure would allow contributions by any individual or business entity, but then forbid the donor from any “interaction” with the District government — including contracts and grants — for the ensuing year. Meanwhile, Ward 3 member Mary Cheh is still trying to find a way to allow cyclists and pedestrians to recover damages from accidents with motor vehicles when the bikers or walkers bear a small portion of the blame. Late last year a bill that would have reformed the system stalled in committee because of concerns from trial lawyers and the insurance industry.

Her revised bill introduced Tuesday would allow an injured pedestrian or cyclist to fully recover costs unless they are “found to be more negligent than the operator of the vehicle.” Cheh said the measure has the support of all stakeholders. “This is only one piece of a larger discussion” about sharing the road safely, she said. Also addressing transportation safety, Mendelson proposed increasing penalties for “distracted driving.” The current fine for texting or using a handheld cell phone while driving is $100. His bill would double that for repeat violations, with driver’s licenses suspended for three infractions within 18 months. On economic development, Evans introduced a measure to reestablish the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corp., which oversaw the nation’s “main street” from the 1970s until it was dissolved two decades later. Council members also tossed several health-related bills into the new session’s hopper. Among them: ■ A bill by Cheh would require District schools to store EpiPens to treat children with food-related allergies for anaphylactic shock, and to train staff to use them in emergencies. ■ A bill by Ward 7 member Yvette Alexander would require hospitals in the District to screen newborns for “critical heart defects” shortly after delivery. Alexander said such noninvasive tests are required in 35 other states. ■ A bill by newly elected Ward 6 member Charles Allen would repeal the District’s prohibition on surrogacy agreements. “The council supports many ways to build a family, and surrogacy — which is still illegal in D.C. — is another way to build a family,” Allen said. ■ A bill by Mendelson would require insurers to cover 12 months of contraception at a time. Currently many insurers pay for only three months of birth control pills at a time. Council committees will soon announce a first round of hearings for the coming two-year session. Every bill requires a committee vote and two votes by the full council.

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