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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

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D.C. activists sound off on constitution

Work on Francis Field due for second phase

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By CUNEYT DIL

Current Correspondent

Hundreds of Washingtonians turned out for two constitutional convention events over the weekend to give their say on how the District should function as a state, completing the final round of public comment in the re-energized push for statehood. The conventions, intended to hear out practical tweaks to a draft constitution released last month, brought passionate speeches, and even songs, for the cause. The events at Wilson High School in Tenleytown featured guest speakers and politicians calling on the city to seize recent momentum for statehood. Many residents agreed the 51st state should have a larger legislature, and others suggested diluting certain proposed powers of the executive, such as the lineitem veto. On the other hand, a sizable portion of residents took issue with the convention process, which instead of using elected, voting delegates gave any attendSee Statehood/Page 5

By DANIEL BOWES Current Correspondent

Neighbors of Francis Field in the West End hope to start the second phase of a long-term renovation project later this year, although funding for the project is still in doubt. The field is located at the edge of the neighborhood along Rock Creek Park, just west of 25th Street NW. Improvements to the site have been ongoing since 2006,

when Friends of Francis Field board member Gary Griffith had a vision for the run-down field. Griffith updated the community on the renovation process at a meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2A (Foggy Bottom, West End) last Wednesday. The latest work will focus on the center of the field — which is currently a mix of sand and patches of grass — so that local sports teams can use the space safely. Additionally, this effort will include an updated landscaping plan for the entire site, south field restoration, more trees for the dog park, and a See Francis/Page 14

ANC calls for more study of Ward 3 shelter site plan ■ Homelessness: Cheh

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Rain couldn’t stop the Alliance Française de Washington and Dupont Festival from celebrating Fete de la Musique yesterday afternoon. The event featured multiple musical performances in Dupont Circle’s namesake park.

defends selection process

By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

Passerby tussles with Logan theft suspect By KATIE PEARCE Current Staff Writer

Following a rash of package thefts in Logan Circle, neighborhood resident Wade Solien Wilson chased down a suspected perpetrator last Friday before the man abandoned an armload of packages and fled, Wilson reported in a phone interview. Metropolitan Police Department Cmdr. Stuart Emerman, who heads the 3rd District, confirmed this account: Wilson was able to “intervene with the individual that was stealing packages, and was able to recover the packages, but the suspect was able to get away,” he said. Emerman said police believe

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Wilson recovered several stolen parcels, but the suspect escaped.

the suspect may be the same man they previously arrested a few months ago for package thefts in the 3rd District. This time, though,

there was no arrest. John Fanning, the chair of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2F (Logan Circle), said the neighborhood has recently experienced “a surge of package thefts from front steps” of single-family homes. Neighbors have been discussing the problem through emails and have circulated a security camera image of one suspect — whom Cmdr. Emerman said is thought to be the same thief police have been tracking. “The individual I believe that’s in that picture, we previously arrested,” he said. Wilson believes he had an encounter with this man Friday afternoon, as he was walking his See Thefts/Page 2

Residents near the proposed Ward 3 homeless shelter location are increasing their criticisms of the D.C. Council’s site selection process. A new citizens group and the area’s advisory neighborhood commission are both calling for further study of the plan for 3320 Idaho Ave. NW. The council approved the Idaho site — now a parking lot behind the Metropolitan Police Department’s 2nd District Headquarters — after rejecting Mayor Muriel Bowser’s original plans to lease land at Wisconsin Avenue and Edmunds Street NW. Council members concluded that it was fiscally imprudent to enter into costly leases with private developers and instead chose to use the government-owned police site. The effort is part of the broader push, widely supported in principle, to close the D.C. General family shelter and distribute shortterm homeless services to smaller

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The shelter would replace the parking lot behind the station.

facilities around the city. But in several neighborhoods, the specific sites selected have come under fire for various reasons. Ward 3 Council member Mary Cheh said the deciding factor for Bowser’s Ward 3 site proposal was its price tag, not community fears about the shelter’s impacts. “When you want to put in a facility for homeless families, wherever you’re going to put it, it seems it’s inevitable there will be some who object,” Cheh said in an interview. “The key factor was See Shelter/Page 5

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Burleith debates pros, cons of becoming historic district By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

Burleith took a tentative step toward historic district designation at a community meeting Thursday — but not everyone was immediately won over by the idea. More than 40 residents of the residential neighborhood, which lies north and west of Georgetown, turned out for a presentation from the Burleith Citizens Association with assistance from Kim Williams of the D.C. Historic Preservation Office. The goal of the presentation, citizens association members said, was to gather community sentiments and address questions about the implications of an application. Many at the meeting appeared open to the benefits of historic designation, while some grumbled that the presentation focused too narrowly on positive ramifications and not

enough on potential negative ones. The Burleith Citizens Association has renewed its research on historic districts after a previous attempt in 2005 stalled because the cost appeared prohibitive. Development in the neighborhood has spiked in recent years as Georgetown University students have moved on campus and investors have come in seeking to snap up and expand former rental homes. Thursday’s meeting was the second of three informationgathering presentations for the community, with the third one scheduled for September. Williams said benefits of the process include preserving historic buildings, recycling old buildings for new uses and involving the community in managing change. Peter Sefton from the DC Preservation League added that he’s seen property values remain steady, and even increase, once a

neighborhood transforms into an historic district. Numerous residents expressed support for the application process during the meeting, noting that they want to preserve the aesthetic characteristics that made them eager to move there. But the presentation didn’t assuage every concern. Walter Hillabrant, a 38th Street NW resident who has lived in the community for more than 40 years, told The Current before the meeting that, even with input from the community, he doesn’t necessarily want the government deciding what he can do to his home. “It’s not like it’s chaotic out there. There are regulations in existence,� Hillabrant said. “Some people have complained they’re not enforced. They perhaps should be enforced. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they should be supplanted.�

Burleith’s oldest house dates back to 1803, Carol Baume, cochair of the citizens association’s Historic Designation Committee said at Thursday’s meeting. Notable guests in the neighborhood have included George Washington and Harriet Tubman, and notable buildings have included a convent for a cloistered order of nuns, a home for incorrigible girls and a home for former slaves. When developer Shannon & Luchs built most of today’s Burleith in the 1920s, it laid out the blocks symmetrically with distinctive house designs at the center and corners of each row. Preserving that history won’t mean keeping the neighborhood stagnant, said Lenore Rubino, the other co-chair of the Historic Designation Committee. She pointed out that the high demand for real estate across the city means that, even with designation, develop-

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The neighborhood is mostly row houses from the 1920s.

ment is likely to continue to keep the neighborhood vibrant and healthy in the years to come. Should the neighborhood choose to move forward, it will have support from Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans, who thinks Burleith is well-positioned for designation. “It’s really up to the neighborhood to decide whether they want to pursue it or not,� Evans told The Current. “We have a lot of historic districts in Ward 2, and they all work very well.�

THEFTS: Police, residents confronting spate of stolen packages in Logan Circle area

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dogs on 13th Street NW. Spotting the man nearby juggling five or six packages at once, Wilson double-checked the security camera image he’d saved on his phone. As he confirmed the potential match, the man ran away with the packages. “I handed a dog to my partner, and took

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off chasing him,� Wilson said. Wilson ended up tracking the man to an alley between Q Street and Rhode Island Avenue NW, where the two engaged in a physical tussle as Wilson called 911, he said. While he was on the phone with the operator, Wilson lost his hold on the man, who fled but left the packages behind. Wilson described the suspect as a bald

African-American man in his early 40s, about 5 feet 8 inches tall and 150 pounds, with missing front teeth. Cmdr. Emerman said police are working to “make sure we have the right person for the right events� to determine if they can make an arrest. On the general problem of package thefts, he said police are “working with the community� and encouraged resi-

dents to speak up if they witness an incident. His email is stuart.emerman@dc.gov. Fanning said that he personally has opted to use a UPS drop-off location on the 1300 block of L Street NW instead of getting packages delivered at home. “For folks who don’t live in secure condos and apartment buildings ‌ leaving the package at the front door, they’re taking a risk,â€? he said.

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Glover Park Hotel debuts with upgrades

City fixes Guy Mason sewer pipe

The former Savoy Suites in Glover Park reopened as the Kimpton Glover Park Hotel last week, boasting renovated accommodations and a new Italian restaurant, Casolare. Kimpton Hotel Group took over management of

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the former Savoy Suites at 2505 Wisconsin Ave. NW in April 2015, with the goal of adding to the group’s D.C. portfolio of 10 hotels by incorporating many of its signature services into the Glover Park location. Internationally regarded artist Michele Oka Doner had a hand in designing the hotel, including the mural on the side of the building — inspired by the 3,000 acres of parkland donated to the city by Charles Glover, for whom the neighborhood is named. Hotel manager Jennifer Harris said the feeling of the building is “very light and airy and crisp, just like if you were walking through the park.� The suburban atmosphere of Glover Park makes for a pleasing blend, Harris said. New amenities include a partnership with City Bikes for guest rentals; telescopes in the rooms to allow views of downtown; a nightly evening wine service with entertainment on Wednesdays; a custom tea blend crafted by local producer Capital Teas; and periodic activities for kids, like a caricature artist or a photo booth. The 2,000-square-foot gym will be open to guests and local residents. Area residents will get 15 percent off when staying at the hotel by using the discount code “glover,� said Matt Wexler of Foxhall Partners, representing the developer at Thursday’s meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3B (Glover Park, Cathedral Heights). Wexler noted that the hotel’s community room, kitchen and gym have all been improved. On the Glover Park listserv, ANC 3B chair Jackie Blumenthal said she’s excited by the prospect of a hotel making a concerted effort to fit in with the neighborhood. “We should be pleased to have our community recognized by the hotel’s name and be sure to patronize it,� Blumenthal wrote. Meanwhile, the 156-seat Southern Italian restaurant Casolare will be open to the public and for room service at the hotel beginning in July. Restaurant owner Michael Schlow previously worked with

The newly christened Kimpton Glover Park Hotel, shown just days before its ribbon-cutting, boasts a new restaurant and renovated rooms.

Kimpton to open The Riggsby in Dupont Circle’s Carlyle Hotel last year. The group reached out to him about collaborating again in Glover Park. Schlow said he eagerly committed, sitting down for meals in the neighborhood and surrounding areas to get a sense of possible voids in the local restaurant scene. He noticed a significant presence of Italian food, including nearby restaurants like Black Salt and Al Dente — but none of them offered the Southern Italian flavors he often craves. The new restaurant does just that, with an emphasis on seafood, fresh vegetables, citrus and olive oil-based foods. Schlow said developing that concept proved a challenge in a hotel that doesn’t share the Southern Italian theme. He also wanted to ensure that the restaurant stays away from mere niche appeal, reaching for a customer base as broad as possible, including both hotel guests and neighborhood residents. The restaurant’s “rustic� interior — with a centrally displayed pizza oven, handmade tiles and woodwork finishing, as well as artwork designed by Schlow’s wife, Adrienne — aims for a balance of refinement and broad appeal, he said. Inspirations for dishes range from Capri, Sardinia, Positano, Sorrento and Naples, among others, Schlow said. Seasonal changes will accommodate fresh vegetables. “There’d be something for everybody,� Schlow said. “I don’t think anybody would walk in there and say there’s nothing to eat.� In addition to breakfast, lunch and dinner, Casolare will offer a robust smoothie and pressed-juice program, a wine menu largely comprised of Italian specialties, and catering for private events. “I’m a chef by training, but I’ll be the first one to tell you I think service is more important than food,� Schlow said. “I’m just really excited to be in the neighborhood.�

Recent floods at the Guy Mason Recreation Center’s pottery room were caused by problems with a sewer pipe, which had clogged with clay in one section and had collapsed in another, the D.C. Department of General Services said. The center at 3600 Calvert St. NW has suffered repeated floods of water and sewage over the years in its basement pottery room, including on June 4 on Glover Park Day. The resulting messes have forced lengthy cleanups that cancel pottery classes and otherwise block community access to the room. General Services Department spokesperson Kenny Diggs said the agency has addressed the issue. “The backup was caused by clay blocking the line leaving the building, and that same line collapsed in a separate loca-

tion,� he wrote in an email to The Current. “The blockage was cleared and the pipe repaired. We are scheduling biannual jetting of the line to prevent future blockages.� Mary Pendergast, a Tenleytown resident who regularly uses the Guy Mason pottery room, said she’s skeptical that the issue has been solved at last. She questioned why a blocked pipe should allow sewage to be discharged into the pottery room, and said workers clearing the blockage had told her there were diapers in the sewer. Pendergast also said that clay traps were purchased for the pottery room’s sinks but never installed. Meanwhile, potter Gina Raimond told The Current that water came in through the wall during yesterday’s storms though not out of the sewer. — Brady Holt

The week ahead Wednesday, June 22

The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of General Services will hold a community meeting to present a proposed concept for the Palisades Recreation Center modernization based on community feedback, agency recommendations and historic preservation requirements. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Palisades Recreation Center, 5200 Sherier Place NW.

Thursday, June 23

The D.C. Democratic State Committee will host a post-primary Unity Breakfast with Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson. The event will be held from 8:15 to 10 a.m. at Busboys and Poets 5 & K, 1025 5th St. NW. Tickets cost $51; RSVP at 202-714-3368 or dcdemocraticparty@gmail.com. â– The D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board will meet at 9 a.m. in Room 220 South, One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW. Agenda

items include landmark designation of the Denrike Building, 1010 Vermont Ave. NW; construction of a sixstory building at 1800 Columbia Road NW (the SunTrust Bank site) in the Washington Heights Historic District; and additions at 3056 Porter St. NW and 3101 35th St. NW win the Cleveland Park Historic District.

Saturday, June 25

The D.C. Office of the Tenant Advocate will hold a “Renters 101� training session. Topics will include an overview of tenant rights and responsibilities, as well as discussion of leases, rent increases, rent control, evictions, housing code problems and security deposits. The training will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at the agency’s office in Suite 300N, Reeves Center, 2000 14th St. NW. To RSVP, call 202-719-6560 or email delores. anderson@dc.gov.

Sunday, June 26

Ward 4 D.C. Council member

Brandon Todd will hold the annual Ward 4 Family Fun Day from 2 to 4 p.m. at Kingsbury Day School, 5000 14th St. NW. Activities will include food, music and activities for all ages. To RSVP, contact Dolly Turner at dturner@dccouncil.us at 202-6546406.

Tuesday, June 28

The Ward 3 Democratic Committee will hold a meeting on the draft statehood constitution and the New Columbia Statehood Commission’s plans. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at Forest Hills of DC, 4901 Connecticut Ave. NW. ■The Foggy Bottom Association will hold its monthly meeting, which will include a discussion about Metro’s SafeTrack program with Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority general manager Paul Wiedefeld and chairman Jack Evans. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at School Without Walls at Francis-Stevens, 2425 N St. NW.

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District Digest Panel upholds merger of Pepco and Exelon

The D.C. Public Service Commission has officially denied requests to reconsider the $6.8 billion Exelon-Pepco merger. Opponents of the merger now have the option to pursue the case through the D.C. Court of Appeals — a path that two watchdog groups, Public Citizen and D.C. Solar United Neighborhoods, have indicated they’ll pursue and that key D.C. officials are also considering. Exelon’s proposed acquisition of Pepco has won approval from the federal government and from regulators in four states, including Maryland and Virginia. But the merger faced heated opposition in the District, with the three-member Public Service Commission initially voting down the deal before approving a merger with new conditions this past March. On Friday, the commission voted to deny applications of reconsideration of its March

approval. In addition to Public Citizen and DC SUN, the parties seeking reconsideration were the Office of the People’s Counsel, the District of Columbia government and the GRID 2.0 Working Group. DC Public Power, a nonparty in the proceeding, also sought reconsideration. In a news release Friday, the Public Service Commission says it concluded that none of the arguments from these applicants “identified errors of law or fact nor raised any other persuasive arguments that warranted reconsideration of its approval.� Responding to that decision with disappointment, both D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine and D.C. People’s Counsel Sandra Mattavous-Frye announced plans to explore a possible appeal. Public Citizen and DC SUN were more forthright, reporting that they “fully intend to take the commission to court.� In a news release, Public Citizen says the merger “is a bad deal

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for D.C. consumers, plain and simple. It will lead to higher electricity rates with no guarantee of better service,� adding that “there is every reason to believe Exelon will stymie the District’s laudable efforts to shift to renewable energy and fight climate change.� In its release Friday, the Public Service Commission noted that its chairman, Betty Ann Kane, “voted in support of the order with respect to its decision on the procedural challenges� but that she did not join the remainder of the order, in light of the fact that she had dissented from approval of the merger itself, “which she found not to be in the public interest.� — Katie Pearce

Norton asks NPS for online park database

D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton is pressing the National Park Service to create an online resource providing comprehensive, up-to-date information on all parks within the city under the federal agency’s control. “This portal would, ideally, have centralized and easy to navigate information about all of the parks owned and operated by NPS in the District,� Norton wrote in a letter last week to Robert Vogel, the agency’s national capital region director. She noted that her office frequently hears from D.C. residents about park issues like grass mowing and trash pickup — the “types of services that are generally handled in other cities by local parks and recreation departments� but here in the District fall under Park Service jurisdiction. The agency oversees Rock Creek Park, Logan Circle and Meridian Hill Park, among dozens of other locations in the District. Norton suggested that an

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Agency seeks illegal raccoon trapper

The city’s animal welfare agency is investigating a recent illegal trapping and killing of a raccoon in Glover Park. The raccoon was found dead in a trap set between two condo buildings on the 2600 block of 39th Street NW, according to a news release from the Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League. “Certain types of body-gripping traps are illegal to set in the District,� said Scott Giaccopo, the group’s chief community animal welfare officer. “These animals are doing nothing other than trying to survive in our world, and we will pursue this case until we identify those responsible.� Anyone with information is encouraged to call 202-723-5730. The organization reported this case last week in conjunction with news about the arrest of two men for the April 22 beating death of an opossum in Northeast.

S&R plans renovation of Fillmore property

The S&R Foundation has announced plans to renovate Georgetown’s historic Fillmore School building, with the team of Barnes Vanze Architects and Campion Hurdy Landscape Architects leading the project. The nonprofit foundation purchased the building at 1801 35th St. NW last year, and plans for it to be “a top quality place for artists from international backgrounds to pursue independent study while also providing a hub of artistic learning for DC high school students,� according to a release. In addition to studio spaces for resident artists, the plan includes quiet spaces, gardens and collaborative work areas. Renovations will begin later this year or early next year. Sachiko Kuno, president of the foundation, said in the release that the selection process was “competitive,� and that the nonprofit is confident its team “will do a great job leading the project.� The Fillmore property formerly housed the Corcoran School of the Arts + Design, which is now part of George Washington University; the university sold the building to help fund arts programs and facilities. The school system’s Fillmore Arts Center, which originated in the historic Fillmore building, is located nearby at Hardy Middle School.

Flywheel Sports adds CityCenterDC studio

Flywheel Sports, an indoor cycling brand with studios across the country, will open a second location in the District on June 28. With 72 bikes, this studio is located in the growing CityCenterDC retail and residential district. The new location “will feature the brand’s new look and enhanced personalized in-stadium technology aimed at elevating each rider’s individual needs and experience,� according to a news release. Flywheel will also be offering new classes and activities alongside favorites such as FlyBeats and Power 30. In addition to cycling, the studio will offer FlyBarre, which is described as “a total body sculpting class that blends the best of lightweight training, dance and core strengthening exercises.� Founded by Ruth Zukerman, the company opened its flagship studio in February 2010 in Manhattan’s Flatiron district. Since, it has opened cycling studios in major cities across the country, including Boston and Seattle. “This is an exciting time for Flywheel as we’re enhancing our experience for riders across a number of areas, including our class offerings, our website, our app and our in-stadium technology that layers in wellness and community, in addition to fitness,� Zukerman says in the release. The new Flywheel location is at 824 9th St. NW, Unit B, and classes start at $28. The other D.C. studio is located in Dupont Circle at 1927 Florida Ave. NW.

Friends of Volta Park event raises $40,000

The Friends of Volta Park raised about $40,000 at a June 10 party at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School. The proceeds will be used to keep up the park’s gardens, playing fields and landscaping for the upcoming year and to help with the tot lot. Mimsy Lindner, chair of the organization, said 220 people attended, including Mayor Muriel Bowser, who praised the organization — founded in 1995 — for being the first private group to help fund a community park in the District. In 1996, the Friends of Volta Park became an official partner with the D.C. Parks and Recreation Department to manage the park’s maintenance. Bowser urged the group to help mobilize other organizations elsewhere in the city to assist in maintaining parks in their communities.

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reflects the need for a simple constitution that won’t make transitioning to a state overwhelmingly difficult,� said Paul Strauss, a D.C. shadow senator on the Statehood Commission. Resident Peter Espenschied said at the Friday evening convention that he doesn’t see why the city’s already difficult task of achieving statehood has to be paired with a deliberative constitutional convention process. “This is like dragging a heavy stone behind you as you run up a hill,� Espenschied said. But members of the Statehood Commission see the convention process working hand-in-hand with the end goal of statehood, with the constitution draft generating momentum for the cause. During a panel discussion Friday, host Chuck Todd pointed out that political opposition is a top hurdle for statehood. Congressional Republicans are seen as opposing statehood because it would mean two additional Democratic senators from the overwhelmingly blue District. Bowser in mid-April announced her administration’s efforts to forge a new path for statehood, calling for the D.C. Council to approve placing a statehood measure on the November ballot. At Friday’s panel, Bowser said she’s hopeful for a Hillary Clinton presidency, adding that the Democratic nominee has given a “fullthroated endorsement for D.C. statehood.� Perry also said she sees a new Congress and White House as providing a prime opportunity to push statehood through. “I’m looking forward to next June, this time, our celebration of the 51st state, and noting that our flag will be adding a new star,� Perry said.

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SHELTER: Neighbors of proposed site raise concerns

From Page 1 ee of the events “delegate� status — but no vote. Some activists, including Josh Burch with Neighbors United for D.C. Statehood, called for a new convention to be held if the constitution moves forward and the District ultimately becomes a state. “This is a wonderful event, but it is not a constitutional convention. We are not delegates with any real authority,� said Keshini Ladduwahetty, who likened their own nonvoting status to D.C.’s delegate, Eleanor Holmes Norton. The current effort for statehood is headed by the Statehood Commission, a five-member panel consisting of Mayor Muriel Bowser, Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and D.C.’s shadow congressional delegation. The constitution was drafted by a group of legal advisers, including attorneys and professors, and it retains key parts of the Home Rule Act of 1973. After receiving over 400 comments, the commission will vote June 28 on potential changes to the draft constitution, said Bowser adviser Beverly Perry. It will then be submitted to the D.C. Council. Going forward, if residents pass a potential ballot measure in November in support of the constitution, the mayor in January will send the U.S. president a petition for D.C. to be admitted to the union as a state. Many residents used the convention process to recommend that leaders rethink the governmental setup of the District. A larger and bicameral legislative branch — with up to 40 members in the larger of the two houses — was on the wish list of many. One resident said there should be a lieutenant governor. Another said the legislative branch should be removed from decisions on contracting. Meanwhile, Perry and others defended keeping the legislative and executive branches largely the same, to expedite the transition process. “We’re going to take it all in and come up with a document that

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cost, and putting together a package deal for all these sites around the District. ‌ The people over near [the police station] are thinking, ‘Gee, if we had time to mount a more vigorous campaign’ — they have that wrong; it’s not correct.â€? At recent meetings of ANC 3C (Cleveland Park, Massachusetts Avenue Heights, Woodley Park) and the nascent D.C. Communities for Responsible Governance group, residents said they just don’t have confidence yet in the approved site. On Monday, ANC 3C unanimously called for an independent study on issues like the cost of building the shelter and providing alternative parking to police, the potential impacts on police operations, and the effects of police presence on the shelter residents, along with an assessment of whether other sites could turn out to be a better fit. The commission also called for a D.C. Council hearing on the subject. “If we say it’s Idaho Avenue because all the experts weighed in, then at least for me, that’s OK,â€? one resident said at the responsible governance group’s June 8 meeting. “But it demands study that they’ve ignored so far.â€? At that meeting, the group — which formed specifically in response to the Idaho Avenue site selection — invited 2nd District Cmdr. Melvin Gresham to speak to the effect on police operations. He was reluctant to speculate without having seen a shelter plan, and said it would be inappropriate for him to criticize it. But Gresham conceded that changes to his station’s parking area (which

serves patrol cars and officers’ personal vehicles) did generate concerns that would likely need to be addressed. “We have to take a neutral approach. I’m sure there could be some major disruptions,� said Gresham. “I’m not sure what they

â??I hope there’s vigorous participation when there’s a presentation of the design.â?ž — Council member Mary Cheh are, not having seen any of the proposals.â€? Cheh said the issues will be worked out as the city moves forward, a process that wasn’t necessary prior to the council’s vote. “This is a chosen site,â€? she said. “It still hasn’t had all of the evaluation of whether it will work, but if it does work — engineering-wise and based on other technical evaluation — it’s a very good site.â€? The same applies to police operations, Cheh continued. “These are things that are eminently doable, and the projection that there’s going to be chaos or some such thing is just unrealistic,â€? she said. “It’s as if we’re going to let things just fall apart — no, we’re not. We have time to put plans into place to do that.â€? Cheh is also calling for the formation of a community advisory committee that would include ANC 3C and other neighborhood representatives, Eaton Elementary School parents, 2nd District police officials, and officials from the D.C. departments of Human Services and General Services.

“I hope there’s vigorous participation when there’s a presentation of the design,â€? she said. “I want them to have confidence that this building is going to be safe and secure and attractive, and its features fit within the neighborhood.â€? Members of the responsible governance group said the council should have evaluated first before making its site selection. “Many in our group are not necessarily opposed to the location of a shelter, per se,â€? Newark Street NW resident Greg Diefenbach said Monday. “But what we’ve been strongly opposed to is the lack of a sound process ‌ because we believe at the end of the day that better public policy will result from having a better process.â€? Another neighbor, who said he works as a developer, is worried the council didn’t adequately consider the price tag of replacement parking, which typically costs tens of thousands of dollars per space. “To say that this is a cheaper option, you can’t even begin to consider that until you’ve thought about what you’re going to build,â€? he said at the June 8 meeting. ANC 3C chair Carl Roller said Monday that he’s never faced a more challenging issue in the neighborhood: “I have heard a lot of questions; I think there have been some efforts to answer them. But I’ve found a lot of the details in those answers to be lacking.â€? The shelter also will likely require relief from zoning restrictions, which will be determined once a design is developed. The zoning process will involve public hearings with input from ANC 3C and community members. Staff writer Mark Lieberman contributed to this report.

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Motor vehicle theft â– 1300-1399 block, L St.; 12:01 p.m. June 15. Theft â– 900-999 block, F St.; 1:25 p.m. June 14. â– 1100-1199 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 2 p.m. June 14. â– 900-999 block, New York Ave.; 7:49 p.m. June 14. â– 1200-1299 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 4:04 a.m. June 15. â– 1200-1299 block, G St.; 3:17 p.m. June 16. â– 1200-1299 block, I St.; 7:49 p.m. June 16. â– 600-699 block, 14th St.; 1:22 p.m. June 17. â– 700-899 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 2:58 p.m. June 17. â– 600-699 block, 12th St.; 4:17 p.m. June 17. â– 1200-1299 block, G St.; 5:40 p.m. June 17. â– 1200-1299 block, G St.; 8:26 p.m. June 17. â– 1000-1099 block, F St.; 3:29 p.m. June 18. â– 1306-1399 block, H St.; 12:51 p.m. June 19. â– 700-799 block, 12th St.; 1:20 p.m. June 19. â– 900-999 block, F St.; 7:06 p.m. June 19. â– 500-599 block, 11th St.; 11:05 p.m. June 19. Theft from auto â– 500-599 block, 13th St.; 2:34 p.m. June 15. â– 1300-1399 block, I St.; 2:07 p.m. June 17. â– 1000-1019 block, 10th St.; 2:49 p.m. June 17. â– 1200-1299 block, L St.; 3:50 p.m. June 17. â– 500-599 block, 10th St.; 4:06 p.m. June 18. â– 1000-1099 block, I St.; 10:01 p.m. June 18. â– 900-999 block, G St.; 8:33 p.m. June 19.

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PSA 207 â– foggy bottom / west end Robbery â– 2600-2799 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 2:04 a.m. June 16. Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 2500-2599 block, I St.; 5:34 a.m. June 15 (with knife). â– 1500-1599 block, K St.; 5:34 p.m. June 16. Theft â– 1100-1199 block, Vermont Ave.; 9:22 a.m. June 13. â– 1700-1779 block, M St.; 11:03 a.m. June 13. â– 2100-2199 block, H St.;

4:25 p.m. June 14. â– 1200-1299 block, 23rd St.; 2:14 p.m. June 15. â– 1400-1499 block, I St.; 3:36 p.m. June 15. â– 2431-2479 block, Virginia Ave.; 8:24 p.m. June 15. â– 1700-1799 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 9:19 a.m. June 16. â– 2100-2109 block, M St.; 9:28 a.m. June 16. â– 2000-2099 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 2:22 p.m. June 16. â– 2000-2099 block, K St.; 3:34 p.m. June 16. â– 800-899 block, 21st St.; 6:34 a.m. June 17. â– 1000-1099 block, 26th St.; 11:46 a.m. June 17. â– 1700-1799 block, K St.; 1:28 p.m. June 17. â– 1100-1129 block, Connecticut Ave.; 1:28 p.m. June 18. â– 1600-1699 block, K St.; 3:52 p.m. June 18. â– 1000-1099 block, Connecticut Ave.; 5:43 p.m. June 18. â– 2200-2299 block, I St.; 7:02 p.m. June 18. â– 2400-2499 block, M St.; 8:44 p.m. June 18. â– 1100-1199 block, 15th St.; 12:29 p.m. June 19. â– 1000-1099 block, Connecticut Ave.; 6:24 p.m. June 19. â– 1400-1499 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 7:55 p.m. June 19. Theft from auto â– 1900-1999 block, K St.; 9:31 a.m. June 13. â– 2400-2499 block, L St.; 5:02 p.m. June 13. â– 2200-2399 block, Virginia Ave.; 5:04 p.m. June 13. â– 2400-2499 block, M St.; 7:18 p.m. June 15.

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Robbery â– 1400-1499 block, P St.; 1:39 p.m. June 13. Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 1200-1219 block, Connecticut Ave.; 4:09 a.m. June 18. Burglary â– 1500-1549 block, Rhode Island Ave.; 12:50 a.m. June 15. â– 1500-1549 block, Rhode Island Ave.; 9:26 a.m. June 19. â– 1800-1899 block, M St.; 12:36 p.m. June 19. Motor vehicle theft â– 1800-1899 block, S St.; 9:39 a.m. June 19. Theft â– 1200-1299 block, 23rd St.; 9:04 a.m. June 14. â– 1400-1499 block, Rhode Island Ave.; 11:31 a.m. June 14.

â– 1-7 block, Dupont Circle; 8:20 p.m. June 14. â– 1700-1799 block, Connecticut Ave.; 10:30 a.m. June 15. â– 1500-1549 block, Rhode Island Ave.; 12:56 p.m. June 15. â– 1800-1899 block, S St.; 2:20 a.m. June 16. â– 1400-1499 block, P St.; 9:29 p.m. June 16. â– 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 9:31 p.m. June 16. â– 2000-2007 block, N St.; 11:59 a.m. June 17. â– 1400-1499 block, P St.; 8:55 p.m. June 17. â– 2100-2198 block, Connecticut Ave.; 8:04 p.m. June 18. Theft from auto â– 1900-1999 block, N St.; 10:06 a.m. June 13. â– 1900-1999 block, R St.; 4:26 p.m. June 13. â– 1200-1399 block, 16th St.; 5:48 p.m. June 13. â– 1200-1399 block, 16th St.; 9:41 p.m. June 13. â– 1400-1499 block, Church St.; 9:57 p.m. June 13. â– 2200-2299 block, S St.; 11:50 a.m. June 14. â– 1517-1599 block, 14th St.; 2:29 p.m. June 14. â– 2100-2199 block, Leroy Place; 3:55 p.m. June 14. â– 1200-1221 block, 17th St.; 10:30 p.m. June 14. â– 1400-1499 block, Hopkins St.; 11:27 p.m. June 14. â– 2200-2299 block, N St.; 1:48 a.m. June 15. â– 1400-1499 block, Church St.; 2:44 p.m. June 15. â– 1500-1523 block, 15th St.; 5:05 p.m. June 16. â– 1400-1499 block, P St.; 7:09 a.m. June 17. â– 1400-1499 block, 21st St.; 10:03 a.m. June 17. â– 1400-1499 block, Church St.; 9:11 p.m. June 17.

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PSA 301 â– Dupont circle Motor vehicle theft â– 1400-1499 block, T St.; 2:48 p.m. June 13. Theft â– 1600-1699 block, U St.; 7:15 a.m. June 14. â– 1700-1799 block, T St.; 9:14 a.m. June 14. â– 1600-1699 block, R St.; 10:34 p.m. June 14. â– 1500-1599 block, R St.; 5:54 p.m. June 17. â– 1700-1799 block, Seaton St.; 8 p.m. June 17. â– 1700-1799 block, Seaton St.; 8:26 p.m. June 18. Theft from auto â– 1500-1599 block, Caroline St.; 4:39 p.m. June 16. â– 1600-1699 block, Riggs Place; 8:46 a.m. June 17. â– 1600-1699 block, Corcoran St.; 9:26 p.m. June 17. â– 1821-1899 block, New

Hampshire Ave.; 12:05 p.m. June 18. â– 1400-1499 block, Corcoran St.; 2:14 p.m. June 18.

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Robbery â– 1700-1733 block, Columbia Road; 6:06 a.m. June 15 (with gun). Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 1737-1776 block, Columbia Road; 3:59 a.m. June 19 (with knife). Burglary â– 1800-1824 block, Calvert St.; 7:50 p.m. June 16. Theft â– 2120-2323 block, Ontario Road; 3:15 p.m. June 14. â– 2322-2499 block, Ontario Road; 3:25 p.m. June 15. â– 1850-1947 block, Biltmore St.; 11:40 a.m. June 16. â– 1800-1824 block, Calvert St.; 5:28 p.m. June 16. â– 2416-2499 block, 19th St.; 3:27 p.m. June 17. Theft from auto â– 1730-1797 block, Lanier Place; 2:04 p.m. June 14. â– 1800-1881 block, Kalorama Road; 10:45 p.m. June 16. â– 1800-1899 block, Biltmore St.; 3:54 a.m. June 17. â– 1850-1947 block, Biltmore St.; 2:56 p.m. June 17. â– 1600-1699 block, Kalorama Road; 11:29 a.m. June 18.

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Robbery â– 1300-1399 block, 12th St.; 4:06 a.m. June 15 (with gun). Burglary â– 1300-1499 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 2:18 a.m. June 17. Theft â– 900-999 block, French St.; 9:58 p.m. June 14. â– 1300-1499 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 7:35 p.m. June 17. Theft from auto â– 1200-1299 block, S St.; 1:09 a.m. June 13. â– 1200-1299 block, 13th St.; 8:03 a.m. June 13. â– 1100-1127 block, 13th St.; 9:07 a.m. June 13. â– 1300-1399 block, Corcoran St.; 10:02 p.m. June 13. â– 1400-1499 block, 9th St.; 10:03 p.m. June 14. â– 1400-1499 block, 9th St.; 11:58 p.m. June 14. â– 1300-1399 block, 9th St.; 12:34 a.m. June 15. â– 1625-1699 block, 13th St.; 3:40 a.m. June 15.

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June 22, 2016 â– Page 7

East meets West with gala, exhibition at Hillwood One-time Forest Hills home of heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post explores Japan’s art deco era By LEE CANNON

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n June 7, a balmy Tuesday night, flappers, kimono-clad ladies and dapper gentlemen in tuxedos took over the grounds and halls of Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens in Forest Hills. The occasion was the Deco Japan Gala, a celebration of the estate’s newest art exhibition. The exhibit, “Deco Japan: Shaping Art and Culture, 1920-1945,� will be on display until January, featuring a curated selection of works of fine and pop art. The show offers a rare glimpse at Japan’s art deco period — a movement that was in dialogue with the counterpart movements in Europe and the United States, but remains lesser known in history. The sold-out gala on June 7 was the largest Hillwood has held, according to Nancy Appleby, president of the board of trustees and a sponsor of the event. “I’m thrilled it’s so successful,� Appleby said. She described the exhibit as “an astonishing collection of objects you’ve never seen before.� The Hillwood estate was once the Washington home of businesswoman and philanthropist Marjorie Merriweather Post, who inherited the Postum Cereal Co. (known today as Post Foods) in 1914 at the age of 27. With the help of her second husband, Edward F. Hutton, Post transformed

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Left, gala guests enjoy dinner under a tent decorated with paper lanterns. Above, a songbook for “The Modern Songâ€? by K. Kotami is featured in the exhibit. the company into General Foods Corp. — at a time when women were not allowed to step into the boardroom. Post was a well-known collector of decorative art, amassing the largest assemblage of Russian imperial art outside of Russia, plus an extensive collection of French Sèvres porcelain, FabergĂŠ eggs and designer jewelry. Post appreciated delicate decoration, which appears as a throughline in her eclectic collections. She also lived the glamorous flapper lifestyle as she rose to prominence, so the art deco movement informed her tastes. “Hillwood is about exquisite decorative art, and so is the ‘Deco Japan’ collection,â€? said Estella Chung, curator of American material culture at Hillwood and lead curator of the new exhibition. “The objects are

incredibly surprising.� “When we saw the collection, it just seemed to speak to Hillwood,� said Kate Markert, executive director of Hillwood Estate, who presided over the gala in a colorful Japanese kimono. The objects in the current exhibition are part of the larger, private collection of Robert and Mary Levenson of Florida, who attended the gala and the subsequent Member Preview Days events. “The objects are engaging, endearing and remarkable,� Robert Levenson said of the collection he and his wife built over a 15-year period. “At first, we didn’t realize Japan experienced deco like we did. When we opened at the Japan Society in New York, Japanese people were even saying they didn’t know there was art like this

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â– 1976 — The Cleveland Park Citizens Association and the area’s advisory neighborhood commission wrote to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to protest its failure to notify the neighborhood commission of a license application hearing for a restaurant at 3412 Connecticut Ave. NW. The board had asked city lawyers whether the board was compelled to adhere to the home rule charter’s provisions regarding advisory neighborhood commissions. From Our archives A spokesperson said the board felt commissions needed to be consulted only on matters of policy, not on a “quasi-legalâ€? matter, such as issuance of a liquor license. Ward 3 D.C. Council member Polly Shackleton criticized the board for trying to exempt itself from the charter. “I am amazed that this question would even arise,â€? she said. â– 1981 — Former D.C. auditor Matthew Watson protested Mayor Marion Barry’s request that Congress amend the home rule charter to take from the District’s citizens the right to petition for a referendum on bond sales. Regardless of the merits, Watson said, the mayor should have sought approval of the council and District voters instead of going to Congress. “By seeking to circumvent this process through congressional action, we lower the stature of our charter,â€? Watson said. â– 1986 — The Wisconsin Avenue Corridor Committee petitioned the D.C. Zoning Commission to downzone parts of Wisconsin Avenue NW by emergency action in Friendship Heights and Tenleytown. D.C. Council Chairman David Clarke, Ward 3 member Polly Shackleton and at-large member Betty Ann Kane wrote letters urging immediate action. At a special meeting, the commission decided not to take emergency action but to hold public hearings in the fall. â– 1991 — In a ceremony in the Council Chamber, Elizabeth A. NoĂŤl officially became the D.C. people’s counsel, charged with representing D.C. ratepayers in matters concerning regulated utilities. D.C. Superior Court Judge Harold L. Cushenberry, NoĂŤl’s husband, administered the oath.

from Japan. You have to do a lot of looking to find a little.� The Levensons have loaned selections from the collection to venues around the country, including the Seattle Asian Art Museum and Middlebury College Museum of Art, among others. Hillwood Estate is the final stop for the collection for the foreseeable future; it will go into storage for preservation after the January 2017 closing. Visitors to the “Deco Japan� exhibition will find the Adirondack building and the Dacha full of beautiful and surprising Japanese decorative art, from kimonos decorated with cityscapes or scenes of a film crew, to smoking sets emblazoned with bold geometric shapes, to posters and paintings See Japan/Page 14

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Wage hike

In a nod to the District’s high cost of living, the D.C. Council voted yesterday to continue raising the city’s minimum wage. It will increase by 70 cents per year through 2020, at which point it will reach $15 per hour and then be indexed to inflation. We’re supportive of this decision, and also — for now — comfortable with a compromise that keeps tipped workers’ minimum well below the standard in effect for other employees. Under the new law, wages will rise from $2.77 to $5 per hour (then also follow inflation). As is already the case, if an employee’s wages plus tips don’t equal the standard minimum wage, employers must provide the difference. That’s where things start to get trickier. It’s understandable that if employees will be making a lot of money from tips, they don’t need the same base wage as someone who has to rely on wages alone. Most restaurant patrons already pay their wait staff a surcharge on each bill; a $15 minimum wage on top of that would likely raise prices even further. We can also see why not all workers favor this approach, particularly at cheaper restaurants where lower bills mean lower tips for the same work. We’ve heard reports of employees who face repercussions if they seek additional money to make up for skimpy tips. And keeping track of the cash tips workers find on the tables surely creates an accounting nightmare to ensure both the waiter and the employer are being honest. We’re glad this issue didn’t impede the passage of a heightened minimum wage, but we’d like to see the council continue reviewing the issue of tipped employees. We’d like to learn about nationwide best practices for ensuring employees earn the required minimum. And we’d like to hear about the positive and negative experiences that some restaurants have faced around the country as they raise wages while telling patrons they do not need to tip as a service charge has been added to their bill.

Election matters

In this month’s primary, voters had their first chance to use the District’s new voting equipment — no doubt generating some concern about potential glitches. For the most part, the polls closed last Tuesday night with only small hiccups. The new machines, as promised, delivered the results faster than before. Winners in the races for D.C. Council seats and the Democratic presidential nomination were clear in little more than an hour, and the final precincts were tallied soon after. We are aware that a number of voters had their party affiliations inadvertently altered, which appears to be due to an unfortunate glitch in the D.C. Board of Elections’ new mobile app. With the problem tracked down, we’re confident that the voters who participated using “special ballots” (counted after election night) won’t be disenfranchised. Kudos to the Board of Elections for an overall smooth operation, and we look forward to the remaining bugs being ironed out by November. But we do have a lingering complaint about the election, which isn’t the fault of the board: Once again, the D.C. Council bungled the primary schedule. For the 2014 primary, the council picked a date that was too early, April 1, which left ousted incumbents in an excessive lame-duck period. This year, the council over-corrected by placing the primary too late in the season; the Democratic presidential race had already been decided before D.C. voters went to the polls, and the Republicans had to hold a separate primary — at great inconvenience and significant expense — to meet national party deadlines. Voters of both parties were done a disservice, and we expect that turnout suffered due to the schedule. By law, the primary for federal offices must be held early enough to certify the results and finalize the ballot for the general election in time to ensure overseas voters can participate come November. In terms of local offices, holding an election in July or August would depress turnout, leaving May or June the best options that avoid a time crunch in finalizing the general election ballot but don’t prolong the lame-duck period. In presidential years, it’s important to have the federal primary early enough to match other states and ensure meaningful participation. To meet all these criteria probably requires two separate elections, but the extra cost seems worthwhile. We think the best solution would be to place scheduling in the hands of a commission of citizens and local political leaders representing all D.C. parties. This panel could provide more expertise and thoughtful consideration than the council has managed thus far.

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A bridge too far … gone?

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onday was a beautiful day to spend along the Potomac River where the Arlington Memorial Bridge stands, its nine graceful arches belying the rot under the bridge. “We just took a pretty sobering tour,” said U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., calling it “the most vulnerable bridge in the whole federal system.” Warner, Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser took a tour Monday of the underbelly of the bridge that was built to last a maximum of 75 years but now is in its 84th year and showing its age. Despite millions of dollars spent to shore up the Memorial Bridge, it in fact needs a $250 million total makeover. It carries about 68,000 vehicles a day and could be at least partially shut down within five years if repairs aren’t made. “If you think the challenges we’re going through with Metro right now are significant,” Warner said at a news conference held by the officials adjacent to the bridge, “you close down the Memorial Bridge for an extended period of time, and you’ve got total gridlock.” Given that the bridge is an integral part of the nation’s capital, the Virginia suburbs and the federal security presence, it demands repair. “There could be no more important project to devote federal dollars to than this,” Kaine said, waving his arms in frustration. Mayor Bowser noted the District itself is growing rapidly, and the bridge is a vital part of the regional transportation network. The bridge is owned by the National Park Service. As the Notebook has reported before, the Park Service does not have funds for the bridge or much of anything else. It has nearly $12 billion — billion — in unfunded capital needs throughout the nation. Mayor Bowser has joined with Virginia officials to request a federal “fast lane” appropriation of money to get the repairs started by late next year. The city and Virginia would redirect some of their federal money to help fund the project. Warner said the region should hear within a few weeks whether the bridge repair will get the official go-ahead. ■ Beach Drive closures coming soon. We’ve also reported about the millions of vehicles that travel the 6.5 miles of Beach Drive through the heart of Rock Creek Park. It is another Park Service project. The two-lane stretch of roadway is worn out. It hasn’t been resurfaced since 1990 and is way overdue. Park Service officials told NBC4 they hope to start a resurfacing project by the end of the year and may have an announcement soon.

The plan with the Federal Highway Administration includes five phases, work that will require motorists, especially commuters, to make alternate travel arrangements. ■ Unity breakfast or food fight? We predict polite expressions of unity, although you know the media would love to see a biscuit or two tossed around. We’re talking about the D.C. Democratic Party’s traditional unity breakfast that occurs after each primary election. The next one is on Thursday at 8 a.m. at the Busboys and Poets at 5th and K streets NW. Mayor Bowser has confirmed she’ll be there. That’s important because three of the four Bowser candidates on the ballot lost their council races last week. Former Mayor Vincent Gray, who lost his re-election bid as mayor to Bowser in 2014, returned the favor by beating Bowser ally Yvette Alexander in Ward 7. Gray has confirmed he’ll be at the breakfast. Gray told the Kojo Nnamdi Politics Hour last week that he wasn’t elected to the council “to throw stones” at Bowser. He says he’ll work with the mayor and against her, based on his view of what her policies do for Ward 7. Anyone who knows Gray knows he harbors resentment over losing the mayor’s race, but anyone who knows Gray also knows that he will be measured in opposition. It wouldn’t do him any good to be an embittered council member. Even close allies of Mayor Bowser say she took a tough hit in the primary election and will need to start working to mend fences and build support for her re-election effort that will begin by the summer of next year. Bowser told NBC4 last week that she will indeed be open to Gray and all the other council members as issues come and go. One good way to start would be to make nice at the breakfast. And let’s hope the food is good. It usually is at Busboys. So that’s reason enough to get up early. ■ Graceful exit. At-large D.C. Council member Vincent Orange likely will show up Thursday. He lost his race to newcomer Robert White. Orange was graceful in congratulating White, and Orange said he felt like he had served the city well for 11 years. Orange, Alexander and LaRuby May in Ward 8 (she lost to Trayon White) all will serve out their terms until Jan. 2, 2017. The winners in the primary still have to go through the formal general election in November. That’s plenty of time for the table of D.C. politics to be reset. Tom Sherwood, a Southwest resident, is a political reporter for News 4.

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Letters to the Editor Campaign finance needs reform in D.C.

This is in response to candidate answers in The Current’s recent primary Voters Guide regarding a question about businesses that do work with the District making political contributions. In the two contested races featured, the incumbents running for re-election to the D.C. Council approved of these corporations making contributions to political campaigns. While one challenger, David Garber, also approved of these

contributions, he also said he supported publicly financed elections. A new report published by Public Citizen illustrates that on average, incumbents received larger donations than their challengers. Specifically, 81 percent of donations to incumbents were maximum contributions ($500 for ward-level candidates and $1,000 for at-large candidates), as opposed to 58 percent for challengers. A maximum contribution for an at-large candidate is equivalent to more than two weeks’ pay at minimum wage. Many of these maximum donations were provided by corporations, their executive boards, employees and family

members. Many of them also have business with D.C. Knowing this, it comes as no surprise that incumbent candidates are against removing these business contributions from elections. Money is beginning to have a crippling effect on the political system, and it seems as if the incumbent candidates want to keep it that way. A change has to be made to the campaign system. This is the only way to assure the voices of average District residents are heard. It’s time to work together to support a publicly financed election system that provides fair elections within every community. Justin Broyles Tenleytown

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Letters to the Editor Affordable housing absent from Q&A

The Current’s Voters Guide is quite useful in providing compare-and-contrast information about the candidates’ views concerning a host of issues. However, there is a glaring absence of opinions addressing one of the top issues facing the District as a whole: the crisis that we face from the ever-dwindling stock of affordable housing. Not one of the 37 questions listed for the three candidates for the at-large D.C. Council seat, and none of the 31 questions listed for those seeking the Ward 4 seat, even mentions affordable housing. Thus, we didn’t get an explanation from those seeking our votes of their specific positions on aspects of this overwhelming challenge to our city’s social, cultural, economic and educational foundations. And though three questions pertain to shelters for homeless families (with two of those three dealing with the NIMBY and political aspects of shelters), shelters are an important but relatively small aspect of the challenges that thousands of families face in trying to secure and retain affordable housing, to remain residents of D.C. Perhaps The Current’s decision not to ask about affordable housing stems from a perception that its readership largely is not affected by, and therefore not terribly interested in hearing about, affordable housing — as compared to such other subjects as taxes on gym memberships, and the ticketing of bicycle riders. Whatever the rationale, you failed to elicit the candidates’ views on a subject of critical importance — which one of the three at-large candidates and two of the four Ward 4 candidates included in the “three areas upon which [they] would concentrate the most� if elected to the council. Blake Biles Kent

Voters Guide should include more topics

In your next Voters Guide, it might be interesting to include questions that reflect a broader viewpoint, such as: 1. D.C. is in for a rough ride for autos. Will you support improving our street pavement? 2. Do you believe the D.C. government should regulate the diets of its citizens? 3. Do you support the idea that the D.C. Council and mayor

should take public positions on national or international issues? 4. Do you support cutting taxes and red tape to improve the economic life in D.C., i.e. conditions for small businesses? 5. Will you support a lower minimum wage for unmarried teenagers working part time? 6. How would you improve the D.C. government telephone answering service for residents? 7. Do you support high-density, mixed-use development near Metro stations that might be contrary to outdated planning guides? 8. Would you support free Metro service for D.C. residents financed by gas tax increases and parking fees? 9. Would you support legislation to curb spam telephone calls and to require Verizon and other service providers to block them? 10. How would you provide jobs for those on welfare in order to give them self-worth and marketable skills and reduce costs? Gene Thompson Washington, D.C.

Stormwater approach raises questions

The Current’s June 8 issue reported on a recent Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E resolution expressing “grave doubts about DC Water’s assumptions, analysis and conclusions� behind its proposed installation of green infrastructure in a large part of Georgetown. This green infrastructure would substitute for an earlier proposal to extend a large tunnel along the Potomac River to collect the overflows from several combined sewers that discharge into the river along the Georgetown waterfront. ANC 2E representatives, the Citizens Association of Georgetown and other community groups have interacted with the D.C. Water and Sewer Authority on this proposal for months. Although there is community support for addressing combined sewer overflows in principle, there has been continuing concern whether green infrastructure will be the best and most effective approach. To that concern, we must now add whether the proposed scale of green infrastructure proposed for the Georgetown Historic District is justified by DC Water’s own data. The resolution discussed and passed at ANC 2E’s May 31 meeting referenced DC Water’s measurement of overflows during 2015, which indicated actual overflow volume at the Georgetown riverfront was much less than predicted. DC Water estimated the overflow located in the Georgetown Waterfront Park

would result in 42 million gallons per year based upon a computer model, but the actual overflow in 2015 was only 8 million gallons. There is also now a question whether green infrastructure in Georgetown is being proposed to alleviate overflows into the Potomac at Georgetown from sewers servicing other neighborhoods in the District, as well as from communities in Maryland. The Georgetown Historic District ought not to be required to disrupt its streets and alleys to install green infrastructure for overflows created by communities north and west of Georgetown. ANC 2E is on the right track in calling on DC Water to explain why so much green infrastructure is being proposed for Georgetown, and to ask whether there are alternatives to that installation. The Georgetown Historic District should not be subjected to unjustified construction and disruption, and certainly should not be used to remedy sewer flow issues emanating from elsewhere. Robert P. vom Eigen President, Citizens Association of Georgetown

Let’s plan a no-litter Capital Pride parade

Thousands of us enjoyed watching the three-hour 2016 Capital Pride parade. We were astounded that as the parade ended, the area around 22nd and P streets NW looked like an “all hands on deck� experience. There were many police standing about. There were many human sweepers, flatbed trucks, vacuum sweepers and trash trucks. It looked as if it were a crisis situation — an emergency! We neighbors surely want the streets cleaned in a timely fashion, but there was no need for this urgency. We wonder about the amount of city workers and the overtime expenses. Some wonder if the city is trying to rapidly sweep away Gay Pride. Maybe we should craft a litterfree parade next year. This will take a major effort on the part of the parade leadership, participants and audience. Considering this, perhaps a targeted approach would be helpful. For instance, consider what is thrown that is not litter but instead grabbed by the participants. This includes any sort of balls, sunglasses and beads. What becomes litter? What ends up as thousands of melted globs on our sidewalks and streets? Candies. Maybe just the elimination of little candies would be helpful. Larry Ray Former Vice President, Gertrude Stein Democratic Club

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Spotlight on Schools Annunciation Catholic School

Annunciation is the place where I’ve met some of my closest friends. There are good memories and bad memories that will be cherished. Along this journey, we’ve been through issues, either about life or school. Along this journey, we’ve met new friends and made new memories. We are leaving this school, ending a chapter, but moving on to high school, beginning a new chapter. — Samantha Esparza, eighth-grader

Blessed Sacrament School

Spring has been very busy at Blessed Sacrament School. The third-graders put on a play called “Blame It on the Wolf.� It was similar to “Little Red Riding Hood,� but told from the point of view of the wolf and with some other fairy tale characters included. We performed the play on Grandparents Day. We took a field trip to see an exhibit at the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery called “Wonder.� It was called installation art, and most of the artwork took up an entire room. My favorite was a group of sculptures by an artist named Patrick Dougherty made out of tree branches that you could walk into. We were planning to have a picnic lunch across the street from the White House afterwards, but it was raining. Our entire school participated

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in Blessed Sacrament’s annual Mission Fair. We have the fair to raise money to help the Moreau School in Uganda. We had carnival games, a lot of good food, like cotton candy and snow cones, raffles and a big toy sale called a “white elephant sale.� The older students in our school choir went on a field trip to Hershey Park. They stayed the entire day and got to go on all of the rides and to the water park. — Lee White, fourth-grader

Hearst Elementary

I loved going to the Israeli Embassy because it was fun dancing with the foreign students and eating falafel. The event was also very educational, and I can tell our class learned a lot. All the foreign kids were very interesting to talk with. We talked about the differences between our schools, and our different customs and traditions. It was a big opportunity to go where most students don’t ever visit. Such a fun ending to a cool program! — Alexander (Sacha) Birdsong, fifth-grader

Hyde-Addison Elementary

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Church. Everyone got dressed up, and our families and friends were there, too. During the ceremony, we received certificates for finishing elementary school and for special things we accomplished in fifth grade. There was a cool reception afterwards, with cake and lots of food. Lots of us did not return to school that day, but went out to celebrate with family and friends. On Tuesday, we had field day at Georgetown University. There was an obstacle course, ring toss and other games. That afternoon, we had the annual kickball game of teachers versus fifth-graders. In the past 11 years, the teachers have lost only twice. In spite of the odds, we kids were hopeful. We played a good game, but sadly the teachers won 15-8. We spent Wednesday and Thursday finishing up work and cleaning the classrooms. Today is our very last day. I’m happy and sad, because I’m leaving Hyde, but I also get to go to summer vacation and to a new school in the fall, where I’ll meet new friends. Also, like my brother keeps telling me, I know that I will always be part of Hyde and that I’ll be back to visit and to play kickball on the playground next year. — Zachary Lucia, fifth grader

Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation’s Capital

At the beginning of the semester, the fourth-grade Explorers class raised the idea of getting a class pet. It decided that students needed to earn it, so their teacher created a chart where they earned points for doing and acting in ways that showed responsibility. By the end of April, they had earned enough points! The class started a discussion about which pet to get. They created a document with questions about different class pets, how to get them and how to take care of them. Some suggestions were a bunny, a hamster or baby chicks. The final choice came down to baby chicks or fish, and the baby chicks won! On May 18, we received a cage of two one-week-old chicks, plus seven eggs in an incubator that were supposed to hatch four weeks later. Avital Pinsky noted, “An incubator takes the place of a chicken by keeping the eggs warm.� The fourth grade started learning about the growing process in science and social studies. “It is really interesting to learn about the parts of the egg,� said Zoe Kaiser-Blueth. The whole fourth grade then decided that the names were Hubba Bubba and McChickypants. Four weeks later, on June 7, one of the eggs hatched. “It was adorable!� said Hannah May. Six more eggs hatched within days, and the Explorers classroom became pure joy. This awesome

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The Cappies of the National Capital Area announced its 2015-16 winners at a Kennedy Center event held June 12. Student critics from 57 member schools selected Wilson High’s “Hair� as best musical, with the production also picking up honors for best ensemble in a musical (Tribe), female vocalist (Lorin Kayla Holland) and supporting actor in a musical (Zac Nachbar-Seckel). D.C.’s other winning show was Duke Ellington School of the Arts’ production of “The Story,� which won awards for best play, lead actress in a play (Saran Bakari) and featured actress (Azariah Barker).

experience was made possible by RentACoop. — Gabriella Kurtzer-Ellenbogen, fourth-grader

National Presbyterian School

On May 31, we had an allschool assembly in Jones Hall. Dr. Hendrix, our head of school, started it off with a prayer. Then, we did the Pledge of Allegiance and sang the national anthem. After that, we had a math presentation and a video about the nursery students. We also saw a presentation from the Father McKenna Center and the Core Cardinals, who are our school’s leaders. This was the first day that the new stained-glass windows were in Jones Hall. Now, these weren’t real stained-glass windows, because that would be dangerous, especially in Jones Hall. The fourth-graders made these as an art project. Mr. Nolan, our art teacher, and other teachers helped install them over Memorial Day weekend. — Liam McCarthy, fifth-grader

Our Lady of Victory School

As we near the end of the school year, my graduation draws closer and closer. This not only symbolizes my transition from middle school to high school, but it also is the end of the 13 years my family has been a part of Our Lady of Victory School. All three of my siblings have graduated from OLV, and I complete my 11th and final year on June 3. As I look back on the various photos and events at OLV, I particularly recall my nursery graduation. Everyone was happy and smiling; my class did a song and a cute dance to go along with it.

Then we all lined up and walked forward to receive our diplomas. I remember the smile on my face, and that smile foreshadowed the rest of my time at OLV. Years have gone by since then, and I cannot put into words how much I have grown. OLV has instilled in me moral values that will stick far beyond my time there. I will not forget the many great memories I have had at OLV. — Jack D., eighth-grader

Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

The Oyster-Adams baseball team had a good season this year. We won six games and lost only two games. In the playoffs, we defeated Kelly Miller Middle School 8-2 in the first round. We lost to Stuart-Hobson 4-2 in the second round, ending a full season. Our team improved over last year because of experienced returning players, energetic new players and more practices. Ms. Irene Edwards is our “team mom.� She made sure everything ran smoothly by reminding us about game days and coordinating transportation. We especially appreciated her efforts after the birth of Coach Mitchell’s second child. We are grateful to Coach Mitchell for his leadership and commitment to developing our team. He held weekly practices, scheduled scrimmages and even organized a study hall to make sure that we kept up our grades! We are excited about next season and look forward to encouraging new players to join the Oyster-Adams middle school baseball team. — Sammy Davis, seventh-grader

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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, at Mary’s Center, 2355 Ontario Road NW. Agenda items include: ■ consideration of a committee recommendation that the commission support the landmark application field by the D.C. Preservation League for the Potomac Electric Power Co. Substation No. 25, located at 2119 Champlain St. NW. ■ consideration of a committee recommendation that the commission oppose revised plans at 2341 Ashmead Place NW in the Kalorama Triangle Historic District. ■ possible consideration of a resolution regarding the Marie Reed Learning Center modernization process. ■ possible consideration of a resolution regarding plans underway for Adams Morgan Day 2016. For details, call 202-332-2630 or visit anc1c.org. ANC 2A ANCBottom 2A Foggy

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At the commission’s June 15 meeting: ■ commission chair Patrick Kennedy said he followed up with the St. Gregory Hotel, at 2033 M St. NW, regarding the commission’s protest of the hotel’s liquor license renewal, and he expects that the neighbors’ concerns about the establishment will be resolved

shortly. ■ commissioner Philip Schrefer reported that the D.C. Department of Transportation has begun preliminary work on installing a longawaited traffic signal at the intersection of Virginia Avenue and G Street NW. ■ commissioner John Williams reported that the gas meter issues on Snows Court NW have been resolved with Washington Gas for the time being. He also said he thinks the commission should pursue possible legislation from the D.C. Council in order to prevent companies like Washington Gas from disrupting the aesthetic character of historic districts where they’re required to conduct business. ■ Foggy Bottom Association president Marina Streznewski reported that her group’s June 28 meeting, to be held at 7 p.m. at School Without Walls at Francis-Stevens, at 2425 N St. NW, will include discussion about Metro’s SafeTrack program with Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority general manager Paul Wiedefeld and chairman Jack Evans. ■ two residents urged ANC 2A to support a D.C. Council bill that would expand paid family and medical leave requirements for employees who need to take extended time off. Commission chair Patrick Kennedy thanked the residents for their feedback and said the commission will consider voting on the issue during the July meeting so that commissioners have more time to conduct thorough research on the issues. ■ West End Library Friends president Susan Haight presented an overview of her organization’s

goals and offered an update on the new West End Library, which is set to open during the second quarter of 2017. Haight said she walked the construction site earlier that day and was pleased with the progress. ■ Zach Weinstein of the DC Fair Elections Coalition presented his organization’s research on local campaign contributions and urged the commission to support a D.C. Council bill that would limit the extent of large contributions from corporations and individual parties outside the District. Commission chair Patrick Kennedy said the commission will vote on the issue at the July meeting. ■ commissioners voted 7-0 to support a Class C restaurant license application for Roti, at 2221 I St. NW. The fast-casual eatery hopes to add beer and wine to its menu, albeit as an ancillary component to its overall offerings. ■ commissioner William Kennedy Smith announced that he hopes to arrange a conversation with the Watergate East board and community members who are frustrated by the terms of an existing liquor license agreement for the Watergate Hotel that the complaining co-op residents may not have known about at the time. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board protest hearing for the license is scheduled for July 25, and the commission will consider the issue at its July meeting. ■ commissioners voted 7-0 to support a public space application for a sidewalk cafe at Sweetgreen, at 2238 M St. NW. The application reflects an existing sidewalk cafe that is currently operating outside the mandated approval process.

■ commissioners voted 7-0 to support the general direction of a community-driven project to renovate Francis Field, at the corner of 25th and N streets NW. The project may incorporate a green infrastructure component suggested by West End resident Jill Eicher, who said the project would mimic a larger-scale version currently in use on the National Mall. The Friends of Francis Field considered asking to use city funds from School Without Walls at FrancisStevens, but the group now plans to mainly use private donations. ■ commissioners voted 5-0, with Florence Harmon recusing herself, to support extending operating hours on all routes of the DC Circulator except the one that travels to the National Mall. The extension, already floated by city officials as a possibility under consideration, would address transportation concerns stemming from Metro’s SafeTrack program that is in effect until next March. ■ commissioners voted 7-0 to thank the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs for promising to notify ANC 2A when overnight construction permits are issued for projects within the commission’s borders. The commission also urged the D.C. Council to codify this practice citywide. ■ commissioners voted 7-0 to ask the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs to re-launch its Online Building Permit Application Tracking database. Commissioner Florence Harmon reported that agency representatives indicated to her recently that they plan to restore the site once some technical issues are worked out. ■ commissioners discussed but

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did not vote on a resolution asking the D.C. Council to add language to its Wage Theft Prevention Revision Amendment Act of 2016 that would eliminate exemptions for employees under the age of 20 and adults pursuing their GEDs from the city’s minimum wage laws. Commissioner Eve Zhurbinskiy said she discovered recently that George Washington University’s employment services bylaws indicate that students under 20 can make as little as $4.20 an hour. Commissioner John Williams said he felt uncomfortable supporting the resolution without knowing more about the issue. The commission will hold a special meeting at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 25, at the West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. Agenda items include: ■ discussion of the Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Omnibus Amendment Act of 2016. ■ discussion of the New Columbia draft constitution as it pertains to advisory neighborhood commissions. The commission will hold its next monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, in Room 108, Funger Hall, George Washington University, 2201 G St. NW. For details, visit anc2a.org. ANC 2B ANCCircle 2B Dupont

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story ranch house, but step around the corner and the house transforms into a two-story Colonial. A grade in the lot allows for this trick of perspective and makes way for an unexpectedly roomy home that’s built for hosting. The property provides unusual features, such as an elevator, an extensive side patio and a two-car garage with driveway parking for up to seven more vehicles. Built in 1957, with extensive renovations and upgrades in 2013 and 2014, this four-bedroom, threebathroom house offers around 4,500 square feet with hardwood floors throughout. It’s now on the market for $2,595,000. The front door, on the Garfield Terrace side, opens onto a foyer with an entrance hall beyond, diverging into private space to the left and public space to the right. Two doors in the foyer open to a coat closet and the wood-lined elevator. In the first room on the right, a formal dining room, light streams in through a curved bay window.

Beyond that, the wide galley kitchen offers Carrara marble countertops and backsplash, plus a built-in desk topped with Carrara by the front window. Custombuilt, white cabinets match the marble and provide ample storage. The brushed-steel appliances are all from Thermador and include a dishwasher, a microwave, a gas range and stove with ventilation hood, and a refrigerator with drawer freezer. The kitchen opens onto the terrace through French doors — which were replaced in 2013, along with all other doors and windows in the home. The kitchen also opens onto the spacious living room, with marble fireplace and a second set of French doors onto the terrace. Beyond the living room, a newly enclosed family room sits above the garage and offers built-in bookshelves, a coffered ceiling, windows on three sides and a third pair of French doors out to the terrace. The terraced slate patio on the side offers almost 1,000 square feet of lounging and entertaining space, hidden from the street by new but tall landscaping — such as holly hedges and rose bushes. Perfect for garden parties and barbecues, the area is also fenced in for pets. The private life of the house sits to the left of the front door. The hall leads from the foyer to

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This four-bedroom Colonial rambler on Garfield Terrace NW is priced at $2,595,000. three bedrooms, two of which share a tiled hall bathroom outfitted with new fixtures and vanity. The master suite has a walk-in closet, and the master bath was refurbished in 2013 with tile floors, a shower and a marble vanity. A door in the hallway opens onto the fixed stairway to the fully floored attic, which provides an enormous storage space. The downstairs of the house cannot really be called a basement, as three sides are above grade. The renovations transformed the downstairs from an unfinished space into an in-law suite with two ground-level entrances, plus laundry room and office. The fourth bedroom of the house is complemented with a tiled bathroom and walk-in closet, as well as a separate living room with built-in cabinets and shelves. A fully outfitted kitchen offers

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study on using “green infrastructure� to control stormwater runoff and provide water for irrigation. The project began in 2010 with renovations to the areas surrounding the field, such as benches, fences and landscaping. “We thought phase one went pretty well, and we did a good job on it,� said Griffith. However, nothing was done to the center of the field. In March of 2013, the nonprofit Friends group started a campaign with West End 25, a luxury apartment building across the street, to raise private funds to continue renovations to the field. The group also joined with the National Park Service for

advice on which grass and fertilizer to use on the federal parkland. “It was expensive, but we liked the ideas,� said Griffith. The group had help from nearby resident Jill Eicher, who suggested a green infrastructure program on the site modeled after an existing one on the National Mall. She introduced an idea to use nature’s processes to contain rainwater under the field and store it for irrigation purposes. “Alternatively, the water just runs off the field, picks up whatever contaminants, goes into the sewer. Then we take our drinking water and irrigate the field,� Eicher said. “Maybe the rainwater might be a better solution.� In terms of funding, the plan is

to mainly use private donations, since the commissioners think relying on government money is not dependable. There had been talks of asking School Without Walls at Francis-Stevens, adjacent to the field, to allocate any unused funds toward the project, but ANC 2A chair Patrick Kennedy said the field doesn’t seem to be a priority for the school. Currently, PRP Real Estate Investment and West End 25 are two commercial entities that have committed funds toward the renovation. According to Griffith, the Friends group has funds for two years of grass and an additional three years of reseeding. It is hoping that the city will pick up maintenance after five years.

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of Japanese flappers — called “modern girlsâ€? or moga at the time — with red lips and bobbed hair, smoking, drinking, dancing and generally flouting traditional social mores. All of the curated pieces reflect the energy of the age of machines and modernity, as the population shifted its attention from World War I to the Jazz Age. One of the themes that rises to the surface in this exhibition is what curator Chung describes as “women navigating the changing times of the 1920s and ’30s,â€? when strength and independence suddenly became desirable traits. Wilhelmina Irshad, a volunteer docent at Hillwood, noted that this theme fits with Post’s affinity for strong women, shown through her fascination with Catherine the Great of Russia, whose portraits hang on the walls of Hillwood Mansion, and Madame de Pompadour of France, who was a promoter of Sèvres porcelain. “Post was a suffragist,â€? Irshad said. “She was a member of the New York State Suffragist Party and wore sturdy, suffragist clothing. The vote for women was passed in 1920, and she became a very elegant, professional and astute businesswoman.â€? The June 7 gala brought its share of modern women and men out into the mild, late-spring weather, as movers and shakers of Washington moved from the cocktail reception, with its giant Japanese flower arrangements, to the Japanese garden hung with white paper lanterns, to the party tent on the lawn. The exhibition buildings, mansion and greenhouses full of exotic orchids remained open late for the more than 300 guests, so they

could enjoy the main attractions of Hillwood. “Hillwood is such a treasure here in Washington,� said Joan Mulcahy, a gala co-chair. Hillwood member Nancy Davies remarked that when spending time at the estate, “you forget you’re in the capital city because it’s so quiet. When you take a tour of the gardens, you think you’re in the country; you can hear birds singing.� The attire of the guests was an attraction itself, with many turning out in subtle or emphatic nods to 1920s style or traditional Japanese dress. Guest Linda Stillman attended in a fully accessorized Japanese yukata, a type of summer kimono. She purchased the ensemble on a recent trip to Japan with her husband. Tamaki Tsukada, the minister of public affairs of the Embassy of Japan, who attended the gala to represent the ambassador, expressed his surprise and delight at the evening’s festivities. “I’m glad to know such an unusual period and style of Japanese art has a following,� he said. The exhibition “Deco Japan: Shaping Art and Culture, 19201945,� is on display now through Jan. 1. Special events, lectures and tours are scheduled throughout this period, such as tours of the Japanese garden and lectures on the art, architecture and culture of early-20th-century Japan, including the Oct. 19 lecture “Not Just a Flapper: Japanese Women in the Art Deco Era.� Exhibit guests are asked to make an estate donation ranging from $18 for adults to $5 for children, with ages 5 and younger admitted free. Special events require purchase of a ticket. For details, visit hillwoodmuseum.org or call 202-686-5807.

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Wednesday june 22 Concerts ■The Marine Band’s country ensemble, Free Country, will perform modern and classic country hits, along with original songs. 8 p.m. Free. West Terrace, U.S. Capitol. 202-433-4011. The performance will repeat Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Sylvan Theater, Washington Monument grounds, 15th Street and Independence Avenue SW. ■Musicians Alex Guthrie and RJ Bracchitta will perform. 7:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and readings ■Lewis Steel, a lawyer and descendant of Hollywood’s Warner Brothers family who dedicated himself to social justice instead of entertainment, will discuss his memoir “The Butler’s Child: An Autobiography.� 6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. ■Melody Warnick will discuss her book “This Is Where You Belong.� 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3871400. ■Salon.com editor-in-chief David Daley will discuss his book “Ratf**cked: The True Story Behind the Secret Plan to Steal America’s Democracy.� 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Films ■An LGBTQ Film Night will feature the Oscar-winning movie “Midnight Cowboy,� starring Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman. 6:30 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. ■The Reel Israel DC series will feature Elad Keidan’s 2015 film “Afterthought.� 8 p.m. $6.75 to $12. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-6000. ■“Movie Night in Rose Park� will feature a screening of the 1962 film “To Kill a Mockingbird,� with pizza, empanadas, and cheese and fruit platters for sale before the movie starts (rescheduled from an earlier date due to the threat of inclement weather). 8 p.m.

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Performances and readings ■As part of the Kennedy Center’s “District of Comedy Festival,� Underground Comedy will present rising comics from around the country. 6 p.m. Free; tickets distributed in the States Gallery a half hour before the performance. Atrium, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. ■Press Play will host a Red Nose Day charity comedy show to raise money for the Ulman Cancer Fund for Teens and Young Adults, with music from Tone and comedy sets by O’Bernie-rama, Herringbone, Press Play and Phil Mike. 7:30 p.m. $8 to $12. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-462-7833. Sporting event ■The Washington Mystics will play the Indiana Fever. 7 p.m. $19 to $300. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-7453000. Thursday,june June 2323 Thursday Children’s program ■“BioArt: The Brain� will offer participants a chance to investigate how the brain sends signals to the body and to participate in a role-playing activity about neural connections (for ages 7 through 12). 3:30 p.m. Free. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. 202-282-3139. Classes and workshops ■David Newcomb will present a meditation workshop on finding lasting peace, happiness and a greater sense of well-being. 7 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■D’Angelo Kinard of Advanced Sports Performance will teach the basics of self-defense. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. 202-282-3139. ■“Pop Up Yoga for Ramadan� will feature a gentle yoga class designed for Muslims fasting during the month of Ramadan but open to all adults. 7 p.m. Free. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288. Concerts ■The Capital Fringe Festival and the

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vations required. Fourth-floor conference room, 601 New Jersey Ave. NW. aapilgbtpanel.eventbrite.com. ■“Refugees Then and Now: What Has Changedâ€? — about there being more forcibly displaced people worldwide today than at any other time since the end of World War II — will feature a former refugee who fled Europe to escape the Nazis and a Syrian refugee forced to flee Syria in 2011 recounting their personal experiences. 6:30 p.m. Free; donations welcome. Goethe-Institut Washington, Suite 3, 1990 K St. NW. goethe.de/washington. â– Stephen Arata, a professor of English at the University of Virginia, will discuss “Robert Louis Stevenson: The Enduring Storyteller.â€? 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $30 to $45. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-6333030. â– Maritime historian Andy Jampoler will discuss “Rounding Cape Horn: How Rum Fueled a Seafaring Ageâ€? in a program that will include rum and grog tastings provided by Lynn Distilling Co. of St. Michaels, Md. 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $30 to $45. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. â– Mychal Denzel Smith, a contributing writer for The Nation and a frequent commentator on NPR and CNN, will discuss his first book “Invisible Man, Got the Whole World Watching: A Young Black Man’s Education.â€? 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919. â– Author Martin Walker will discuss his novel “Fatal Pursuitâ€? in conversation with writer and diplomat David Aaron. 7 p.m. $15 to $25. Alliance Française de Washington, 2142 Wyoming Ave. NW. francedc.org. Films â– The Textiles at Twelve series will present Deann Borshay Liem’s 2000 film “First Person Plural,â€? about the filmmaker’s heartfelt journey to unite her biological and adoptive families. Noon. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-5200. â– The Georgetown Library will present the Disney-Pixar film “Cars.â€? 4 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. â– The Austrian Cultural Forum will host a screening of Matthias Hartmann and Doron Rabinovici’s “The Last Witnesses,â€? featuring seven Holocaust survivors. A post-screening discussion will feature Amy E. Schwartz, opinion editor of Moment Magazine, and Ari Rath, one of the film’s protagonists. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Austrian Cultural Forum, 3524 International Court Nw. acfdc.org. â– The West End Interim Library will present the Coen brothers’ 2009 black comedy-drama “A Serious Man.â€? 6:30 p.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-724-8707. â– The Summer Pajama Movie Night Series will feature the 2015 film “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.â€? 6:30 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. â– The Capitol Riverfront’s outdoor movie series will feature the 2005 film “Hitch,â€? starring Will Smith, Eva Mendes See Events/Page 17

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Events Entertainment Continued From Page 16 and Kevin James. Sundown. Free. Canal Park, 200 M St. SE. capitolriverfront.org. ■ Friends of Mitchell Park will kick off its summertime “Films in the Field” with a screening of “Mr. Roberts,” starring Henry Fonda, Jack Lemmon and others (rescheduled from an earlier date due to inclement weather). 8:40 p.m. Free. Mitchell Park, 23rd and S streets NW. 202-546-4293. Performances ■ The Picnic Theatre Company will present a one-act staging of “Casablanca,” the 1942 silver screen classic. Reception at 5:30 p.m.; performance at 6:30 p.m. $10 to $12; reservations required. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/events. ■ “The Bentzen Ball Podcast Studio” will present “You, Me, Them, Everybody,” a late-night-style talk show and podcast hosted by Brandon Wetherbee and Allison Lane and featuring guests Norm Quarrinton, Haywood Turnipseed Jr. and Baby Bry Bry. 6 p.m. Free; tickets distributed in the States Gallery a half hour before the performance. Terrace Gallery, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Chamber Dance Project’s “Ballet & Brass” will feature premieres by three choreographers. 7:30 p.m. $20 to $50. Lansburgh Theatre, 450 7th St. NW. chamberdance.org. The performance will repeat Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ■ The Fat and Greasy Citizens Brigade will present an outdoor production of “The Tempest.” 8 p.m. Free. Grace Episcopal Church, 1041 Wisconsin Ave. NW. www.fgcitizens.org. The performance will repeat Friday at 8 p.m. ■ “Humor Me: Betches of Comedy” will feature a stand-up showcase with Liza Treyger of Comedy Central, Yamaneika Saunders of “The Meredith Vieira Show,” Sara Armour of “Last Comic Standing” and Jared Freid of Comedy Cellar, among others. 8 p.m. $20 to $25. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-987-6487. ■ “The District of Comedy Roast of James Carville” will feature Bob Saget as roastmaster, Paul Begala, Tucker Carlson, Mary Matalin, Jim Norton, Jeff Ross, Luke Russert, the Rev. Al Sharpton and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog. 8 p.m. $59 to $250. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ “The Bentzen Ball Podcast Studio” will feature comedian Todd Glass. 8:30 p.m. $15. Terrace Gallery, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Special events ■ “Pride in Preservation: Cocktails in the Castle” will celebrate the National Park Service’s LGBTQ Heritage Initiative. 6 to 8 p.m. $30. Heurich House Museum, 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW. bit.ly/pridepres. ■ Local area chefs and artists will take part in DC Arts Center’s “Cuisine des Artistes,” which combines the gastronomical, visual, theatrical and artistic to create a feast for the senses featuring edible arts as well as performances by musical and other artists. 6:30 p.m. $135 to $175. Meridian House, 1630 Crescent Place NW. 202-462-7833. Friday, June 24 Friday june 24 Concerts ■ Aaron Comins of New York City will

present an organ recital. 12:15 p.m. Free. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-797-0103. ■ Jazz in the Garden at the National Gallery of Art will feature the Celtic folk rock band Enter the Haggis. 5 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Sculpture Garden, National Gallery of Art, 7th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-289-3360. ■ The group Friends of Forest Hills Playground will present the band Spread Love performing jazz standards and Dixieland jazz as part of the second annual “Picnic in the Park” series. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Outdoor amphitheater, Forest Hills Playground, 32nd and Chesapeake streets NW. ■ “Friday Nights in the Heights” will feature music by Chuggalug. 6 to 9 p.m. Free. Cathedral Commons, Newark Street and Wisconsin Avenue NW. fridaynightsintheheights.com. ■ The Yards Park Friday Night Concert Series will feature the roots reggae band Jah Works. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. The Yards Park, 355 Water St. SE. capitolriverfront.org. ■ The 2016 Serenade! Festival will feature choral music performed by a cappella vocal ensembles Koris Logos of Latvia and Kobra Ensemble of the Netherlands. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 212 East Capitol St. NE. classicalmovements.com/dc_concerts. htm. ■ The U.S. Army Chorus will perform as part of the “Sunsets With a Soundtrack” series. 8 p.m. Free. West Steps, U.S. Capitol. usarmyband.com. ■ The duo Marguerite will perform, at 8 p.m.; and singer-songwriter Matthew Marlinski will perform, at 10:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■ “Baroque Bonanza II” will feature a concert by Residents’ Own, a new player-led string orchestra of local musicians. 8 to 10 p.m. $20 to $25. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 301 A St. SE. 202-543-0053. ■ The Pimps of Joytime and Kuf Knotz will perform. 9 p.m. $15 to $20. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussion ■ Historian and novelist Juliet Nicolson will discuss her fourth book “A House Full of Daughters: A Memoir of Seven Generations,” which recounts social, political and cultural transitions through the lives of seven generations of her female ancestors. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Films ■ “Lunch and a Movie” will feature a screening of Lewis Gilbert’s 1983 film “Educating Rita,” starring Michael Caine and Julie Walters. Lunch at noon; film at 1 p.m. Free; reservations required by June 22 for lunch. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202727-7703. ■ The Japan Information and Culture Center will present Tatsuyuki Nagai’s film “The Anthem of the Heart,” a 2016 Japan Academy Award nominee for best animation. 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Japan Information and Culture

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the gallery is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. artwhino. com. ■ The American University Museum recently opened five exhibits that will continue through Aug. 14. On exhibit “Contemporary North Korean Art: The Evolution of Socialist Realism” seeks to broaden understanding of known as “Robert of the Ruins” for his love of depicting dilapidated struc- North Korean art beyond stereotypes of propaganda and kitsch. tures. On view through Oct. 2, the “Examining Life Through Social exhibit highlights an artist who narRealities” features the realist paintrowly escaped the guillotine during ings of 10 South Korean contempothe French Revolution and subserary artists. quently served as a curator at the “Bandits & Heroes, Poets & newly formed Musée du Louvre. Saints: Popular Art of the Northeast Located at 4th Street and Constiof Brazil” explores how the ancient tution Avenue NW, the gallery is open cultures of Africa blended with indigMonday through Saturday from 10 enous and colonial Portuguese tradia.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 tions to form the vibrant and complex a.m. to 6 p.m. 202-737-4215. cultural mosaic of modern Brazil. ■ “One Life: Babe Ruth,” spotlighting “The Looking Glass: Artistic Immithe baseball legend who spent most grants of Washington” features 10 of his career with the New York Yankees, will open Friday at the National artists who left Latin America over the last 60 years and made their homes Portrait Gallery and continue in the Washington through May region. 21. “Art Cart: Hon Located at oring the Legacy” 8th and F ties together the streets NW, the cities of Washinggallery is open ton and New York daily from in an intergenera11:30 a.m. to 7 tional, interdiscip.m. 202-633plinary project by 1000. Goethe-Institut Washington’s Art Cart artists, ■ “Querencia,” highlighting turnfeaturing paint- exhibit features works by the ing points in the ings by North group Reinigungsgesellschaft. artists’ lives and Carolina artist careers and matching older artists Taylor White that explore the mysterwith students. ies of human nature, will open Satur Located in the Katzen Arts Center day with a reception from 8 to 11 at 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, the p.m. at Blind Whino. The exhibit will museum is open Tuesday through continue through July 30. Located at 700 Delaware Ave. SW, Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 202 The National Gallery of Art will open an exhibit Sunday of some 50 paintings and 50 drawings by French artist Hubert Robert (1733-1808),

Center, 1150 18th St. NW. www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc. ■ The Gender + Justice Event Series will feature a screening of “The Mask You Live In: An Exploration of American Masculinity.” 7 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Road NW. pottershousedc.org. ■ The outdoor Golden Cinema series will feature the 2013 film “Lee Daniels’ The Butler.” Sunset. Free. Farragut Square Park, Connecticut Avenue and K Street NW. goldentriangledc.com. Performances ■ Louis Butelli will present “Gravedigger’s Tale,” a one-man interpretation of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” 10:30 a.m. Free; reservations required. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu. The performance will repeat Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday at noon. ■ The “District of Comedy Stand-up Showcase” will feature emerging New York comedians Jared Freid, Anthony DeVito and Greg Stone as headliners. 6 p.m. Free; tickets distributed in the States Gallery a half hour before the performance. Atrium, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Actress, singer and comedian Jane Lynch will present “See Jane Sing,” combining her quick wit with beloved Broadway songs. 7 p.m. $70 to $125. Eisen-

hower Theater, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. ■ Comedian Jermaine Fowler (shown) will join Martin Amini, Harrison Greenbaum, Tim Miller, and Natalie McGill for a one-night stand-up showcase. 7 p.m. $22.50. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ The Embassy of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with the Dance Loft on 14, will present Czech dancer and choreographer Jiri Bartovanec and American singer and actress Helga Davis in an original dance and music performance as part of the Prague-New York Effects project, an international exchange in which Czech and American artists collaborate to develop new works. 7 p.m. Free; reservations required by June 23. Dance Loft on 14, 4618 14th St. NW. praguenyeffects.eventbrite.com. ■ The 2016 Official Capital Fringe Festival Preview will feature four-minute, rapid-fire excerpts from over 20 festival theater and dance shows. 7:30 p.m. Free. Logan Fringe Arts Space, 1358 Florida Ave. NE. capitalfringe.org. ■ DC Arts Center will present “Steampunked Stories,” a multimedia storytelling of a group’s adventures on a

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Hubert Robert’s “Architectural Capriccio With the Portico of Octavia,” a 1784 oil on canvas, is part of an exhibit at the National Gallery of Art. 885-1300. ■ “Escape Routes,” highlighting a project by the German group Reinigungsgesellschaft that depicts migration movements and their causes in digital drawings and lace, opened last week at the Goethe-Institut Washington, where it will continue through Aug. 31. Located at 1990 K St. NW in Suite 03, the institute is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 202-289-1200, ext. 165. ■ “Personal Geographies,” featuring artist books by Rosemary Cooley and reduction woodcuts by Cynthia Back, will close Monday at Washington Printmakers Gallery. Located at 1641 Wisconsin Ave. NW, the gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 202-669-1497. time-traveling airship that investigates psychic phenomena (for ages 18 and older). 7:30 p.m. $10 to $15. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-4627833. ■ “The Bentzen Ball Podcast Studio” will present “Hard Nation,” a bareknuckle political brawl featuring Mike Still and Paul Welsh. 8 p.m. $15. Terrace Gallery, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. ■ Actor and stand-up comedian Jay Pharoah, best known for his wide array of celebrity impressions, will perform. 9:30 p.m. $29 to $45. Eisenhower Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ “The Goddamn Comedy Jam” — hosted by stand-up comedian Josh Adam Meyers and his band Elemenopy — will feature comedians performing stand-up sets and short stories, followed by a song of their choosing with accompaniment by a live band. 10:30 p.m. $20. Atrium, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. Special events ■ U.S. Botanic Garden plant health care specialist Jim Willmott, gardener Eric Leavitt and executive director Ari Novy will share the wonders of what butterflies, bumblebees and honeybees bring to the environment, and then attendees to the “Pollinator Party!” will See Events/Page 18

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Continued From Page 17 help them release select butterflies into the U.S. Botanic Garden Butterfly Garden. 10:30 a.m. and noon. Free. National Garden Butterfly Garden, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202225-8333. Tour ■“Historic & Growing,� a guided garden tour, will trace two centuries of landscape history reflected in 5.5 acres of heritage trees, heirloom plants and flowers, and abundant English boxwood. 11 to 11:45 a.m. $10; free for members. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. Sporting event ■The Washington Mystics will play the Phoenix Mercury. 7 p.m. $19 to $300. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000. Saturday, June 25

Saturday june 25 Children’s programs ■“Tudor Tots: Ocean and Shoreâ€? will feature songs, stories and movement (for ages 2 through 4). 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. $5; free for accompanying adults. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. â– Authors Kathryn and Robin Waterfield will discuss their book “Who Was Alexander the Great?,â€? the latest installment in the best-selling young reader’s history book series “Who Was ‌â€? (for ages 5 through 12). The event will include a book signing and a costume contest. 11 a.m. Free; reservations suggested. National Geographic Museum, 1600 M St. NW. 202-857-7700. Classes and workshops â– Historian Janna Bianchini will lead a class on “The Armed Pilgrimage: Understanding the Crusades.â€? 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. $90 to $140. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. â– Artist and art historian Joseph Cassar will lead a class on “Learn, Look, Create: Investigating the Art of Drawing.â€? 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $110 to $145. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030.

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Events Entertainment ■The “American Acoustic� festival will feature an open master class and workshop on “How to Play With Others,� led by virtuoso mandolinist, singer and composer Chris Thile and his Punch Brothers bandmates on instrumental collaboration, at 4 p.m.; and a demonstration on “How to Sing With Others,� led by Thile and singer-songwriters Aoife O’Donovan and Sarah Jarosz on vocal and string performance. 6 p.m. Free; tickets for both events distributed in the States Gallery at 3:30 p.m. Atrium, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Concerts ■“American Acoustic� will feature a family-oriented matinee show by Chris Thile featuring a solo set of traditional and original music. Noon. $20. Family Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. ■The two-day Capital Fringe Music Festival will feature Juanita Cash, at 2 p.m.; Dos Santos Anti-Beat Orchestra, at 3:15 p.m.; Kino Musica, at 4:15 p.m.; 178 Product featuring Sal P. of Liquid Liquid, at 6 p.m.; Shark Week, at 7:15 p.m.; and Rufus Roundtree and Da B’More Brass Factory, at 8:30 p.m. Free. Old City Farm & Guild, 925 Rhode Island Ave. NW. capitalfringe.org. The festival will continue Sunday from noon to 10:30 p.m. ■Jazz@Wesley will present a concert by the Alex Jenkins Trio. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $5 to $10; free for ages 12 and younger. Wesley United Methodist Church, 5312 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-5144, ext. 325. ■The “Music with the Angels� concert series will feature Bulgarian flutist Yana Hristova and Argentine guitarist/ composer Cristian Perez, who will perform original compositions and arrangements as well as folk music from Mongolia, Macedonia, Argentina, Spain and the U.S. 7 p.m. Free admission; $10 donations welcome. Church of the Holy City, 1611 16th St. NW. 202-462-6734. ■“Celebrating Women’s Voices,� part of the 2016 Serenade! Festival, will feature Ensemble Planeta of Japan, the Tucson Girls Chorus of the United States and the FEBC Busan Korean Children’s Choir of South Korea. Donations will be collected for the Welcome Table Choir, a musical program for people who are homeless. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reserva-

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tions required. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. classicalmovements. com/dc_concerts.htm. ■Jammin’ Joe Van Dyke will perform, at 8 p.m.; and Marcus Blacke will perform, at 10:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington DC will present “One World,� featuring its own Potomac Fever and Rock Creek Singers ensembles as well as Schola Cantorosa of Hamburg, Germany, and the Homonics of Dublin, Ireland. 8 p.m. $20 to $25. Sprenger Theatre, Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. ■NSO Pops will feature singer-songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov, a native of South Africa now living in Colorado. 8 p.m. $35 to $60. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■The 10th annual Nordic Jazz Festival will feature the trio Equilibrium. 9 and 11 p.m. $15. Twins Jazz, 1344 U St. NW. twinsjazz.com. ■“Baroque Bonanza II� will feature a concert by Ensemble Gaudior and the Friends of Fasch. 8 to 10 p.m. $20 to $25. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 301 A St. SE. 202-543-0053. ■Dangermuffin and On the Bus will perform. 9 p.m. $10 to $14. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■“A Midnight Serenade!� — a candlelight concert of sacred and polyphonic repertoire — will feature Koris Logos (shown) of Latvia and Musicaficta of Italy. Donations will benefit the Welcome Table Choir, a musical program for people who are homeless. 10 p.m. Free; donation of $5 to $15 suggested. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. classicalmovements. com/dc_concerts.htm. Discussions and lectures ■Tara Laskowski, an editor at SmokeLong Quarterly and author of “Modern Manners for Your Inner Demons,� will speak about “Bystanders,� a collection of stories that explore the startling ways the day-to-day can disrupt and even unhinge normal lives; and Michael Landweber, an associate editor at Potomac Review and author of “We,� will discuss “Thursday, 1:17 PM,� a novel about a young man named Duck who, on the cusp of his 18th birthday, struggles to understand becoming the last man on Earth. 1 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■“Black Lives Matter and Beyond: Imagining the New Activism,� presented in conjunction with Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company’s production of “An Octoroon,� will examine how area activists are confronting racism and shifting local and national narratives. 1:30 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D St. NW. woollymammoth.net. ■Ken Gormley, law professor and forthcoming president of Duquesne University, will discuss his book “The Presidents and the Constitution: A Living History,� with 44 essays by leading legal experts and presidential historians about how each American president has changed the Constitution. Joining him will be Mark Graber, University of Maryland professor of constitutionalism, and

and the National BBQ Championship. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. $12 to $15; free for ages 12 and younger. Pennsylvania Avenue between 9th and 14th streets NW. bbqindc.com. The festival will continue Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, june 25 ■Concert: The Adams Morgan Summer Concert Series will feature a performance by Dave Ihmels & Friends. 5 to 7 p.m. Free. Corner of 18th Street and Columbia Road NW. 202-997-0783. Louis Fisher, scholar in residence at the Constitution Project, with moderator Joy G. McNally, an adjunct law professor at Duquesne’s law school and Gormley’s assistant on the project. 3:30 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■Martin Walker will discuss his book “Fatal Pursuit,� in which the police chief in Dordogne, France, tackles a murder during the annual St. Denis fete that leads to fears international crime has come to town. 6 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■“Norman Lear: A Conversation With an American Original� will feature longtime television producer and writer Norman Lear, recipient of the National Medal of Arts in 1999. Joining Lear will be NPR’s Eric Deggans. 7 to 8:15 pm. $25 to $30. Warner Bros. Theater, National Museum of American History, Constitution Avenue between 12th and 14th streets NW. 202-633-3030. Family programs ■Miller Jeanne Minor and the Friends of Peirce Mill will host “Run of the Mill,� a chance to see Washington’s only surviving gristmill in action. The day’s events will also include children’s activities. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Peirce Mill, Tilden Street and Beach Drive NW. 202-895-6070. ■Babe Ruth Baseball Family Day will celebrate America’s pastime and one of its greatest heroes with games, crafts and music, as well as a look at the new exhibition “One Life: Babe Ruth.� 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Kogod Courtyard, National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■“Robert Post Comedy Theatre for Kids� will feature a one-man variety show filling the stage with bumblers, dreamers and cartoonish heroes of every stripe (for ages 8 and older). 2 p.m. $20. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Festival ■The 24th annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle, benefiting USO Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore and the Capital Area Food Bank, will feature cooking demonstrations, musical performances, a hot dog eating contest

Films ■“The Cinema I: Mangolte Film,â€? a series celebrating the work of avantgarde filmmaker and director of photography Babette Mangolte, will feature her film “Sky in Location,â€? in which she studies the landscapes of the American West. Preceding it will be a screening of Edward Krasinski’s “Studio.â€? 1:15 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-­842­-6799. â– A baseball-themed double feature will feature David M. Evans’ 1993 film “The Sandlot,â€? at 3 p.m.; and “Major League Legends: Babe Ruth,â€? a Smithsonian Channel production, at 5 p.m. Free. McEvoy Auditorium, National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202633-1000. â– The National Gallery of Art will present a restored print of dancer and choreographer Yvonne Rainer’s landmark 1974 avant-garde film “Film About a Woman Who ‌ .â€? 4 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-­842-6799. Games â– The DC Anime Club will host a video game day, with participants invited to bring their own games and systems (for ages 13 and older). 2 to 5 p.m. Free; reservations requested. TenleyFriendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. president@dcanimeclub.org. Performances â– The Hawai’i State Society of Washington DC will present “Songs and Dances of the Pua (Flowers) of Hawaii.â€? 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. National Garden Amphitheater, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■“The Bentzen Ball Podcast Studioâ€? will present the “Redacted Tonight Podcast,â€? a radically hard-hitting satirical political exploration hosted by Lee Camp and featuring John F. O’Donnell. 5 p.m. $15. Terrace Gallery, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– The Petworth Jazz Project will present a children’s concert by Beside Ourselves, the Banjo Man and Katy Morse, from 6 to 6:45 p.m.; a dance performance by Moveius Contemporary Ballet, from 7 to 7:45 p.m.; and a jazz concert by Heidi Martin and Moon in Scorpio, from 8 to 9 p.m. Lawn, Petworth Recreation Center, 8th and Taylor streets NW. petworthjazzproject.com. â– Legendary performing Dick Gregory will headline “An Evening of Comedy & Jazz.â€? 7 p.m. $59. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– A stand-up comedy showcase will feature Judd Apatow, Michael Che and Pete Holmes. 7 p.m. $49 to $99. Eisenhower Theater, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. ■“The Bentzen Ball Podcast Studioâ€? will present the “Last Podcast on the Left,â€? featuring comedians Marcus Parks, Ben Kissel and Henry Zebrowski recounting their investigation into spooky and violent events in history using gallows humor and detailed research. 8 p.m. $15. Terrace Gallery, See Events/Page 19

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Events Entertainment Continued From Page 18 Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ The In Series will present its English production of “Fidelio,” Beethoven’s only opera and a rarely seen tale of sacrifice, heroism and true love as the redeeming force of humanity . 8 p.m. $23 to $46. Lang Theatre, Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. The performance will repeat Sunday at 4 p.m. ■ In a double-bill, Light Switch Dance Theatre will use contemporary dance, visual art, music and film to explore the concepts of home for those without one; and Next Reflex Dance Collective will perform “Jump In,” inspired by Maya Angelou’s book of children’s poetry “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me,” with original music by Nate Masters. 8 p.m. $15 to $30. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600. The performances will repeat Sunday at 2 p.m. ■ Internationally renowned vocal artist, beatboxer, musician and comedian Reggie Watts will present an evening of music and comedy. 9:30 p.m. $30 to $50. Eisenhower Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Special events ■ Bid a (temporary) farewell to the Peabody Room’s 1822 portrait of slaveturned-entrepreneur Yarrow Mamout, which is being borrowed by the Smithsonian Institution for display at the National Portrait Gallery through 2019. The event will feature talks by Mia Carey, field director for the 2015 archaeological survey of a Georgetown property that Yarrow owned; Muhammid Abdur Rahim, a Howard University expert on enslaved Muslim African-Americans; and James H. Johnston, author of “From Slave Ship to Harvard: Yarrow Mamout and the History of an American Family.” 1 p.m. Free. Peabody Room, Georgetown Neighborhood Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-7270232. ■ Shinola, a Detroit-based watchmaker and leather goods manufacturer, will host a community party featuring performances by Michigan’s Greensky Bluegrass band (shown) and the Howard Gospel Choir as well as treats from Dog Tag Bakery, a local job-training cafe that sells baked goods made by veterans. Pets welcome. 3 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Shinola, 1631 14th St. NW. rsvp_dc@shinola.com. ■ The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation will host a late-night community pool party. 7 to 11 p.m. Free. Banneker Pool, 2500 Georgia Ave. NW. dpr.dc.gov. Sporting event ■ D.C. United will play the New England Revolution. 7 p.m. $20 to $200. RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St. SE. 800-745-3000. Walks and tours ■ A park ranger will lead a two-mile hike while explaining how Rock Creek Park is unique in its resources yet serves as a reflection of the National Park Service as a whole. 10 a.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. ■ Washington Walks’ “Get Local!”

series will present a tour of the Logan Circle neighborhood, known for its Second Empire and High Victorian Gothic homes. 10 a.m. $15 to $20. Meet outside the 14th Street NW exit to the McPherson Square Metro station. washingtonwalks.com. ■ The National Civic Art Society’s “Classical Architecture, Classical Values” guided walking tour will explore “Washington, the Classical City,” with a focus on the ancient cause of liberty, reasons for independence, principles of our convictions and the aesthetic model of a civil society with visits to the National Mall, Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial. 10 a.m. $15; free for students, interns and Hill staffers. Meet at the Albert Einstein Memorial, 2101 Constitution Ave. NW. civicart.org. ■ Tour guide Dwane Starlin will lead a walking tour of Georgetown focusing on parts of the neighborhood seldom visited. 1 to 3 p.m. $15; reservations suggested. Meet at 27th and Q streets NW. dumbartonhouse.org/events. Sunday,june June 2626 Sunday Book signing ■ Edward Behr, founder of “The Art of Eating” magazine and author of “50 Foods,” will sign copies of his book “The Food and Wine of France: Eating and Drinking From Champagne to Provence.” 10 a.m. Dupont Circle Freshfarm Market, 20th Street between Massachusetts Avenue and Hillyer Place NW. 202-3641919. Children’s program ■ “Kids@Katzen Family Day” will feature a family art-making workshop based on works in the exhibit “Bandits & Heroes, Poets & Saints: Popular Art of the Northeast of Brazil” (for ages 5 through 12). 1 to 3 p.m. $15 for a family of four; $5 for each additional child. Reservations suggested. Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. tinyurl.com/aumtickets. Classes and workshops ■ Tranquil Space Yoga will present its 11th annual “Doga in the Park” yoga class in cooperation with the Washington Humane Society. 10 to 11 a.m. $10; reservations suggested. Rose Park, 26th and O streets NW. washhumane.org/Doga. ■ Local yoga instructor Alia Peera and Amy Mitchell will present “Sunday Serenity: Yoga in the East Park.” 10 to 11 a.m. $5 donation suggested. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. dumbartonhouse.org. The class will be offered weekly through Aug. 28. Concerts ■ The two-day Capital Fringe Music Festival will feature Naga Champa, at noon; Daniel Bachman, at 1 p.m.; Big Lazy, at 2:15 p.m.; Future Generations, at 3:15 p.m.; Ed Hamell, at 4:45 p.m.; Beninghove’s Hangmen, at 6:15 p.m.; Sitali, at 7:30 p.m.; and Underground System, at 9 p.m. Free. Old City Farm & Guild, 925 Rhode Island Ave. NW. capitalfringe.org. The festival will continue Sunday from noon to 10:30 p.m. ■ The 10th annual Nordic Jazz Festival will feature a concert by the Danish trio Equilibrium. 4 p.m. Included

in museum admission of $10 to $12. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/events. ■ A “Welcome Summer” concert will feature conductor Cheryl Branham’s string chamber orchestra IMPROMPTU performing works by Vivaldi, Piazzolla, Gershwin and more. Refreshments will be served, with picnickers welcome on the lawn before or after the concert. 5 p.m. Free; donations will benefit the families of the Orlando nightclub massacre victims. Palisades Community Church, 5200 Cathedral Ave. NW. 202966-7929. ■ “Baroque Bonanza II” will feature a concert by string ensemble ArcoVoce with soprano Rosa Lamoreaux. 8 to 10 p.m. $20 to $25. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 301 A St. SE. 202-543-0053. Discussions and lectures ■ Poet, fiction writer and teacher Kim Addonizio will discuss her book “Bukowski in a Sundress: Confessions From a Writing Life,” a collection of essays that adds a touch of outrageousness to the picture of the writing life, and recalls her parents, her experiences with online dating, her thoughts on contemporary poetry, and more. 1 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ Frederic Bertley, senior vice president of science and education at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, will discuss “Benjamin Franklin: A Man for All Time,” about the founding father’s life and intellect. 1 to 3 p.m. $30 to $45. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■ Yuriko Jackall, assistant curator of the National Gallery of Art’s department of French paintings, and Margaret Morgan Grasselli, curator and head of the National Gallery of Art’s department of old master drawings, will present “Introducing Hubert Robert,” a lecture about one of France’s most successful and prominent 18th-century artists. 2 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■ Edward Behr will discuss his book “The Food and Wine of France: Eating and Drinking From Champagne to Provence.” 5 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919. Film ■ The National Gallery of Art will present Jack Walsh’s film “Feelings Are Facts: Yvonne Rainer.” 4 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-842­6799. Performances and readings ■ The Joaquin Miller Poetry Series will feature readings by poets Remica Bingham-Risher and Michael Brooks, as well as an open mic segment. 3 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 703-820-8113. ■ “The Dangers of Assumption: A Staged Speak-Out,” presented in conjunction with Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company’s production of “An Octoroon,” will feature a series of brand-new monologues created by D.C. writers and performers in response to the play and the frustrations that arise from the racial

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EVENTS From Page 19 7:30 p.m. $25; registration requested. Theatre of the Arts, University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW. isee2016.com. Sporting event ■ The Washington Nationals will play the New York Mets. 7:05 p.m. $10 to $345. Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE. 888-632-6287. The series will continue Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, June 28 Tuesday june 28 Children’s programs ■ “Tudor Tots: Superheroes” will feature songs, stories and movement (for ages 2 through 4). 10 a.m. $5; free for accompanying adults. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. ■ “Living the American Indian Experience” will feature a learning-throughplay experience to educate young kids with culturally appropriate Native American explorations such as pottery creation, jewelry-making and wildlife games (for ages 8 through 12). 2 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021. Classes and workshops ■ A certified yoga instructor will lead a walk-in class targeted to ages 55 and older. 10 a.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■ The Georgetown Library will present a walk-in yoga class practicing introductory viniyasa techniques. 11:30 a.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■ Instructor Stacee Becker will lead a yoga class. 2 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202282-0021. ■ “Brain Games and a History of Puzzles” will examine the most popular types of puzzles and why they remain timeless classics. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-3080. ■ Yoga Activist will present a class. 7:30 p.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. Concerts ■ As part of the Tuesday Concert Series, the British early music ensemble Magnificat will perform. 12:10 p.m. Free. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-347-2635. ■ As part of the Library of Congress American Folklife Center’s “Homegrown: The Music of America” series, Billy McComiskey and his sons Patrick, Sean and Michael will join family and friends to present an evening of Irish folk music featuring accordions, flutes and whistles. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ The U.S. Navy Band and Navy Ceremonial Guard will perform. 7:30 p.m. Free. U.S. Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. navyband.navy.mil. ■ 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. Discussions and lectures ■ Author Dan Cluchey will discuss his book “The Life of the World to Come,” about a death-row advocate who immerses himself in the esoteric world

of his condemned client, as both men become consumed with the question of an afterlife and the lawyer becomes confused by his own future and past. 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3871400. ■ In conjunction with the opening of a new exhibit, Christopher Meyer, a research zoologist at the National Museum of Natural History, will discuss “Biocubes: Life in One Cubic Foot,” about the ongoing work of the innovative project, how biocubes became a powerful scientific tool, and how focusing on a cubic foot of space can reveal that the ordinary life around us is, in fact, extraordinary. 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $30 to $45. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■ Chris Lehmann, co-editor of Bookforum, senior editor of Baffler and author of “Rich People Things,” will discuss his book “The Money Cult: Capitalism, Christianity, and the Unmaking of the American Dream.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ Natalie Moore, a journalist with NPR station WBEZ, will discuss her book “The South Side,” about the impact of Chicago’s historic segregation and the ongoing policies that keep it that way. 7 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Road NW. pottershousedc.org. ■ “Italian Aesthetics Meets American Design” will feature panelists Jonathan Mekinda, assistant professor of art history and design at the University of Illinois at Chicago; Paola Lugli, architect; John Dunnigan, head of the Department of Furniture Design at the Rhode Island School of Design; and Stephanie F. Yoffe, graphic designer. 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Auditorium, Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St. NW. www.iicwashington.esteri.it. ■ Sigal Samuel will discuss her debut novel “The Mystics of Mile End,” about a dysfunctional Jewish family obsessed with climbing the Kabbalah’s Tree of Life. 7:30 to 9 p.m. $8; $20 for the book and a ticket. Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. washingtondcjcc.org. Films ■ Tuesday Night Movies will feature Ivan Reitman’s 1984 film “Ghostbusters,” starring Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray. 6 p.m. Free. Auditorium A-5, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. ■ The Washington DC Jewish Community Center will present Yared Zeleke’s 2015 film “Lamb,” about an Ethiopian boy who is sent from his homeland to live with distant relatives, including an uncle who tells him he must sacrifice the sheep he brought with him for a religious feast. 7:30 to 9 p.m. $13.50. Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. washingtondcjcc.org. Special events ■ The Zenith Community Arts Foundation will host a silent art auction to benefit its hands-on workshops for teens and young adults to develop skills for careers in the arts. The event will feature wine, food and networking opportunities, as well as the chance to bid on items from regional and national artists. 5 to 9:30 p.m. $45. Washington Ethical Society, 7750 16th St. NW. zcaf.org. ■ The monthly Cathedral Crossroads program will include a guided “Summer

Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Wonder Walk” through the Bishop’s Garden, led by Laura Ingersoll, a volunteer with the Center for Prayer and Pilgrimage. 6 p.m. Free. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. 202-537-6200. Tour ■ “Gardener’s Focus: Summer Designs” will feature an intimate look at Hillwood’s gardens. 2:30 p.m. Included in suggested donation of $5 to $15 for museum admission; tickets distributed at 10 a.m. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202686-5807. The tour will repeat Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 29 Wednesday june 29 Classes and workshops ■ Kripalu yoga teacher Eva Blutinger will lead a “Yoga in the Galleries” class. 10 a.m. $10. American University Museum, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. tinyurl.com/aumtickets. ■ The Palisades Library will present an adult-child yoga class led by instructor Dexter Sumner (recommended for ages 6 and older). 5:30 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. 202-282-3139. Concerts ■ Two of Afghanistan’s most influential musicians — Homayoun Sakhi, the top rubab player of his generation, and Salar Nader, a renowned percussionist — will perform a program celebrating “The Soul of Afghan Music,” presented by the 2016 Smithsonian Folklife Festival and the Aga Khan Music Initiative. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ The Nordic Jazz Festival will feature Swedish trio Ikiz Cabin Crew. 6:30 p.m. $15. House of Sweden, 2900 K St. NW. nordicjazz2016.eventbrite.com. ■ The Embassy Series will present classical pianist Christopher Schmitt performing works by Prokofiev, Beethoven and Chopin. 7 to 9 p.m. $25. International Student House, 1825 R St. NW. 202-625-2361. ■ Musician Hall Williams will perform a mix of funk, jam, soul and gospel. 7:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■ The Marine Band will perform a program of “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” by John Philip Sousa; “Jubel Overture, J. 245,” by Carl Maria von Weber; and “Sanctuary,” by Frank Ticheli. 8 p.m. Free. West Terrace, U.S. Capitol. 202433-4011. The performance will repeat Thursday at 8 p.m. ■ Mexican acoustic guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela will perform a blend of metal, jazz and world music after an opening set by Irish singer, songwriter and guitarist Ryan Sheridan. 8 p.m. $29 to $59. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Beggars Tomb and Gypsy Soul Revival will perform. 8 p.m. $10 to $12. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■ The Tenley-Friendship Book Discussion Group will delve into Louis de Bernières’ novel “The Dust That Falls From Dreams.” 2 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202727-1488. ■ University of Baltimore law school professor Daniel L. Hatcher will discuss his book “The Poverty Industry: The

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Exploitation of America’s Most Vulnerable Citizens.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. ■ Former MTV VJ Dave Holmes will discuss his book “Party of One,” a memoir of the perpetual outsider fumbling toward self-acceptance. Joining him in conversation will be Linda Holmes, host and editor of NPR’s “Monkey See” blog. 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202387-1400. ■ Ian Frazier will discuss his newest book, “Hogs Wild: Selected Reporting Pieces,” which features his journalism since 2000. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919. Festival ■ The Smithsonian Institution’s 2016 Folklife Festival will focus on “Basque: Innovation by Culture,” “Sounds of California” and “On the Move: Migration and Immigration Today.” 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. National Mall between 4th and 7th streets. 202-633-1000. The festival will continue daily through July 4 and from July 7 through 10, with special events taking place most evenings beginning at 6:30. Films ■ National Geographic will host a Greek-inspired movie night and happy hour featuring the classic comedy “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” and an afterhours viewing of the exhibition “The Greeks.” 6 p.m. $15; reservations suggested. National Geographic Museum, 1600 M St. NW. 202-857-7700. ■ The NoMa Summer Screen outdoor film series will feature the 2011 movie “Fast Five,” starring Vin Diesel and Paul Walker. 7 p.m. Free. NoMa Junction at Storey Park, 1005 1st St. NE. nomabid.org/noma-summer-screen. ■ The fifth annual Jane Austen Film Festival will open with the 1995 movie “Sense & Sensibility.” 7:30 p.m. $6. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. dumbartonhouse.org. The festival will continue with the 1996 film “Emma” on July 13 and the 2005 film “Pride & Prejudice” on July 27; tickets for the threefilm series cost $15. Performance ■ The Capital City Showcase will feature comedy headliner Randy Syphax, who has appeared on “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon”; comedians Kandyce August and Chris Milner; musical headliner Panic Trio, a pop-bluegrass band; and musician Rachel Levitin. 8 p.m. $10 to $15. Wonderland Ballroom, 1101 Kenyon St. NW. capitalcityshowcase.com. Special events ■ The Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library will host its Monthly Adult Coloring Party. 7 p.m. Free. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-7271288. ■ “Cocktails and Cheese” will feature artisanal cheeses selected by cheesemonger Alice Bergen Phillips paired with craft cocktails by cocktail master Matt Demma. 7 to 9 p.m. $25; reservations required. Via Umbria, 1525 Wisconsin Ave. NW. viaumbria.com/events. Sporting event ■ The Washington Mystics will play the San Antonio Stars. 11:30 a.m. $19 to $300. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000.

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