Dp 11 05 2014

Page 1

Serving Dupont Circle, Kalorama, Adams Morgan & Logan Circle

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

The Dupont Current

Vol. XIII, No. 23

Bowser handily wins mayoral race

‘ let it go ’

■ Election: Bonds, Silverman

win council seats; Racine AG By BRADY HOLT and GRAHAM VYSE Current Staff Writers

In the seven months since she won the Democratic primary, Muriel Bowser’s critics charged that she was acting like she was already the mayor.

It took an unusually hard-fought campaign for the overwhelmingly Democratic city, but it’s now official: Bowser yesterday secured 54 percent of the vote to David Catania’s 35 percent and Carol Schwartz’s 7 percent. Yesterday’s general election also saw Democratic nominee Anita Bonds and independent Elissa Silverman elected to at-large D.C. Council seats, Karl Racine win the contest to be the city’s first elected

attorney general, and voters support legalization of marijuana, among other races. In the mayoral race, Bowser, the Ward 4 council member, easily won the April primary after emerging from a crowded field of her council colleagues as the leading alternative to embattled Mayor Vincent Gray. She ran on a platform of accelerating school reform across all eight wards; growing the District’s middle class, See Election/Page 16

ABC Board pulls shuttered club’s license By KATIE PEARCE Current Staff Writer

Brian Kapur/The Current

The Marie Reed Recreation Center hosted “Halloween Spooky Night” on Friday evening. The event featured a haunted house and other activities.

Deeming it “one of the most poorly operated businesses in the District of Columbia,” the city alcohol board last week revoked the license of former Adams Morgan nightclub NY NY Diva. The ruling comes several months after the club at 2406-2408 18th St. stopped operating. The building is currently listed for lease. The D.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Board cited a “pattern of unlawful and disorderly conduct” in NY NY Diva’s past, including fights, overcrowding, underaged drinking, on-premises marijuana use, and illegal smoking of cigars and cigarettes. Many violations were related to a violent brawl last February involving at least “fifty patrons using chairs and hookahs as weapons,” according to the board’s order. NY NY Diva opened in summer 2013 in the former home of Sutra/Viet Thai. According to Kristen Barden,

Brian Kapur/The Current

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board cited a slew of violations for the liquor license’s revocation.

who heads the Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District, the club went dark over the summer due to a variety of issues, including an eviction and See License/Page 7

Northwest farmhouse gets landmark status

City weighs how to regulate marijuana post-legalization

By ELIZABETH WIENER

■ D.C. Council: Hearing held 2013 — before a hearing of the

Legalization and Regulation Act of

Current Staff Writer

One of the “rural remnants” of the District’s agrarian past will be preserved in perpetuity. The D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board last week designated Van View in Shepherd Park as a local historic site and recommended the National Register list the country house at 7714 13th St. as a landmark. The stately Second Empire home, built between 1868 and 1871 and long noted by residents of the mid-20thcentury homes that surround it, has an interesting history. A survey of “rural remnants of Washington County” by the D.C. Historic Preservation Office fleshes out its story — and corrects some long-standing misconceptions. Kim Williams, the office’s landmark coordinator, presented that story to the preservation board last Thurs-

NEWS

in advance of yesterday’s vote By GRAHAM VYSE Current Staff Writer

Brian Kapur/The Current

The 19th-century farmhouse known as Van View was preserved and lived in by the developer who built Shepherd Park in the early 20th century.

day. She said Charisse Brossard, current owner of the three-story frame house, was excited to learn more of its history and is in fact the sponsor of the landmark nomination. See Landmark/Page 5

EVENTS

Ahead of yesterday’s citywide vote to legalize marijuana possession in the District, the D.C. Council held a hearing last Thursday on legislation that would allow the city to regulate and tax the drug like alcohol. Proponents greatly outnumbered opponents of the bill — at-large member David Grosso’s Marijuana

council’s committees on business and finance. Although taxing marijuana could bring in revenue for the District, Grosso stressed that his main motivation in introducing the legislation was to eliminate a common source of jail time for nonviolent offenders. He also referenced the racial disparities in enforcement of marijuana laws, noting that 90 percent of D.C.’s marijuana arrests in 2010 were of black people — despite research showing all races use marijuana at See Marijuana/Page 16

INDEX

NEWS

Zoning board OKs development plan at Steak ’n Egg site

Studio Theatre brings ‘Bad Jews’ to Northwest stage

However the race went, take down the campaign signs

— Page 3

— Page 21

— Page 6

Calendar/18 Classifieds/26 District Digest/2 Dupont Circle Citizen/9 Exhibits/19 In Your Neighborhood/8

Opinion/6 Police Report/4 Real Estate/15 School Dispatches/11 Service Directory/24 Theater/21

Tips? Contact us at newsdesk@currentnewspapers.com

2

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

The Current

District Digest Police department installs new cameras

New photo-enforcement cameras are going into effect this week in six D.C. locations, including at Fessenden and 44th streets NW, where violations will be issued for eastbound drivers who don’t come to a complete stop at a stop sign. A news release from last week said the cameras would be deployed “on or about� Nov. 3, at which

point a 30-day warning period will begin. After 30 days, the Metropolitan Police Department will begin issuing moving citations. Along with Fessenden Street, the new cameras are in the 3600 block of Park Place NW, southwest-bound (speed); 600 block of Maryland Avenue NE, southwest-bound (speed); North Capitol Street NE at Chillum Road, southwest-bound (stop sign); the 2600 block of Lincoln Road NE, northbound (speed);

the 3100 block of 4th Street NE, northbound and southbound (speed); and the 4000 block of 12th Street NE, northeast-bound (speed).

Arrestee escapes from Tenley facility

The Capital Area Regional Task Force is searching for an arrestee who escaped from the Psychiatric Institute of Washington in Tenleytown Monday morning.

Kenneth Clayton had been charged with simple assault, assault on a police officer, threats, possession of unregistered ammunition and being a fugitive from justice, according to a news release. The D.C. Department of Corrections had transported Clayton early Monday morning to the facility, located at 4228 Wisconsin Ave. After processing, he was moved to a “locked area in the medical facility where uniformed personnel are

not allowed to enter nor have visual contact due to the Institute’s medical privacy protocols,� the release states. At approximately 10:40 a.m. Clayton fled through a back exit. Institute staff informed the officers, who searched the area and did not find him. A warrant has been issued for Clayton’s arrest. He is described as a black male with a medium to dark complexion with tattoos on both forearms and a bald head, standing 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 208 pounds.

Duke Ellington School names interim head

$%, # (

) (# #'( !$ ( , " &

,# " (

;3@71/< +<7D3@A7BG 7A >:3/A32 B= 6=AB #3B@=>=:7B/< &=:713 6734 /B6G "/<73@ =< $=D3;03@ /B > ; 7< B63 #1!7<:3G B63/B@3 6734 "/<73@ E7:: 27A1CAA 63@ 3F>3@73<13A >=:717<5 B63 </B7=<LA 1/>7B/: /<2 E7:: B/93 ?C3AB7=<A 4@=; B63 /C273<13

":@28/2< E . 8 .>D29 ) !?=2?8 "32 0G 13@B7M32 !@7>/:C .=5/ B3/163@ D/ :CB7<53@ B67A G=5/ 1:/AA >@=D723A ;3<B/: 1:/@7BG /<2 @3:/F/B7=< 7< B63 >3/134C: AC@@=C<27<5A =4 =C@ /@B 5/::3@73A &:3/A3 0@7<5 / ;/B *63@3 7A / 433 4=@ <=< ;3;03@A 4@33 4=@ ;CA3C; ;3;03@A

*63 3D3<B 7A 4@33 /<2 =>3< B= B63 >C0:71 $37560=@A E6= /@3 7<B3@3AB32 7< /BB3<27<5 /@3 /A932 B= (),& B= 0:88?95>C<27.>5:9= .82<50.9 21?

#' & #" &" " "'( ()( #"( ") ' ()& ' & ' *63 %A63@ "743:=<5 "3/@<7<5 <AB7BCB3 %"" /< /AA=17/B7=< =4 0G /<2 4=@ >3=>:3 7< B63 /@3/ E6= E7A6 B= 1=<B7<C3 B= ABC2G /<2 :3/@< 1=<B7<C3A 7BA

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

4/:: :31BC@3 A3@73A /<2 /:: B6/B %"" 6/A B= =443@ D7A7B :775 10 :<3 4:82

#! '#)& #& + !) " +' 72 G=C 3D3@ E/<B B= 03 43/BC@32 7< / <3EA AB=@G =< - #+ $=E 7A G=C@ 16/<13 B6/<9A B= B63 AB/B7=<LA &C0:71 <A756B $3BE=@9 *63 &C0:71 <A756B $3BE=@9 /B - #+ $3EA /::=EA G=C B= A6/@3 G=C@ 3F>3@73<13 27@31B:G E7B6 B63 <3EA@==; -63B63@ 7BLA G=C@ >@=43AA7=< G=C@ <37560=@6==2 =@ G=C@ 6=0073A I G=C 6/D3 9<=E:3253 /<2 7<A756BA B6/B 1/< 63:> - #+ 1=D3@ B63 <3EA E7B6 ;=@3 23>B6 /<2 C<3/@B6 AB=@73A B6/B B63G ;756B <=B =B63@E7A3 63/@ /0=CB - #+ 7A B63 :3/27<5 >C0:71 @/27= AB/B7=< 4=@ $&( <3EA /<2 7<4=@;/B7=< 7< B63 5@3/B3@ -/A67<5B=< /@3/ B 7A ;3;03@ AC>>=@B32 >@=43AA7=</::G AB/4432 /<2 :713<A32 B= ;3@71/< +<7D3@A7BG )7<13 - #+ 6/A >@=D7232 >@=5@/;;7<5 B= /< /C273<13 B6/B <=E B=B/:A

:7AB3<3@A =< /7@ /<2 =<:7<3 =@ ;=@3 7<4=@;/B7=< /<2 B= 8=7< B63 &C0:71 <A756B $3BE=@9 >:3/A3 D7A7B ;?/75059=534>92>A:<6 :<3

& '

(),& (3?C7@32 .82<50.9 >5B 0:8 @29> .=;B @29> :12

) &! &'F ! & ( ":@28/2< . 8 E ; 8 %?.1 *63 + /@;3@AL #/@93B E7:: 03 =< 1/;>CA -32<3A2/GA =< B63 'C/2 =<LB ;7AA =CB =< B63 4@3A6 4@C7BA /<2 D353B/0:3A /<2 ;7A6 1633A3 /<2 G=5C@B 4@=; 5=@/ /@;A /A E3:: /A B63 63/@B6 0/932 0@3/2A >/AB@73A /<2 1==973A 4@=; +>>3@ @CAB /93@G

(

&( '('F & $( #"

":@28/2< E ; 8 .>D29 !?=2?8 =7< /@B7ABA /<2 1C@/B=@A 4=@ / @313>B7=< "756B @34@3A6;3<BA E7:: 03 A3@D32

#"* &' ( #" + ( ) ' ! '' #& ) ' ":@28/2< ; 8 +.<1 ?571593 &::8 =7< CA 4=@ / 1=<D3@A/B7=< E7B6 + ) ;0/AA/2=@ "C7A 23 /1/ B63 63/2 =4 B63 )B/B3 3>/@B;3<BLA %4M13 B= #=<7B=@ /<2 =;0/B *@/4M197<5 7< &3@A=<A ' A3AA7=< E7:: 4=::=E )3/B7<5 7A :7;7B32 /<2 (),& 7A @3?C7@32 /B 3:: 37 B01D3"

# ( ##$ (- " & & " ## ":@28/2< . 8 E ; 8 3B B= 9<=E B63 /@B @716 /@3/ =4 $=@B6E3AB -/A67<5B=< +>>3@ 3=@53B=E< 0G D7A7B7<5 <7<3 5/::3@73A /<2 B6@33 ;CA3C;A 7< /< /@B M::32 /4B3@<==<

' (- " ":@28/2< ; 8 .>D29 ) !?=2?8 F>/<2 G=C@ 167:2@3<LA 7;/57</B7=< 0G 3<5/57<5 B63; 7< / 4C< 1@3/B7D3 /@B 1:/AA 7<A>7@32 0G =<3 =4 B63 !/BH3<LA 1C@@3<B 3F6707B7=<A *7193BA >3@ 167:2 %<3 E339 /2D/<132 @357AB@/B7=< AC553AB32

## ' ( ( ' $ ! & & &* '( ":@28/2< E ; 8 2912< 5/<.<C (<.59593 .91 @29>= &::8 ==9A *6/B )6/>32 ;3@71/ 7A / A>317/: A3@73A =4 1=<D3@A/B7=<A 4=@ B63 :=1/: 1=;;C<7BG /<2 ;3@71/< +<7D3@A7BG ABC23<BA 4/1C:BG /<2 AB/44 BB3<233A 2= <=B <332 B= 6/D3 @3/2 B63 0==9 2;7AA7=< 7A 4@33 /<2 <= @3A3@D/B7=< 7A @3?C7@32

! & " )" * &' (, -- #& '(& -- " ( ":@28/2< E ; 8 /<.8=:9 .857C &205>.7 .77 =7< B63 ;3@71/< +<7D3@A7BG /HH %@163AB@/ E7B6 A>317/: 5C3AB E=@:2 1:/AA >7/<7AB (=03@B (322 4=@ /< 3D3<7<5 =4 075 0/<2 8/HH 4C<9 /<2 AE7<5 *7193BA + 1=;;C<7BG /<2 A3<7=@A (),& (3?C7@32 .82<50.9 >5B 0:8 @29> .=;B @29> :12

Desepe de Vargas will become interim principal at Duke Ellington School of the Arts Nov. 17, taking over from the late John F. Payne, who died unexpectedly on Oct. 9. De Vargas is currently assistant principal at the Columbia Heights Education Campus. She is a certified school administrator with a Master of Science degree in education, supervision and administration in the arts from Bank Street College of Education. She holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Catholic University.

Correction

In the Oct. 29 issue, an article on the at-large D.C. Council race misidentified one of the candidates who called for an end to mayoral control of the D.C. Public Schools and a return to governance by an elected school board. The Rev. Graylan Hagler and Eugene Puryear hold that view, not shadow Sen. Michael D. Brown. Hagler, Puryear and Brown have all called for Chancellor Kaya Henderson to be replaced. The Current regrets the error. As a matter of policy, The Current corrects all errors of substance. To report an error, call the managing editor at 202-567-2011.

The Current

Delivered weekly to homes and businesses in Northwest Washington Publisher & Editor Davis Kennedy Managing Editor Chris Kain Assistant Managing Editor Beth Cope Advertising Director Gary Socha Account Executive Shani Madden Account Executive Chip Py Account Executive George Steinbraker Advertising Standards

Advertising published in The Current Newspapers is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services as offered are accurately described and are available to customers at the advertised price. Advertising that does not conform to these standards, or that is deceptive or misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any Current Newspapers reader encounters non-compliance with these standards, we ask that you inform us. All advertising and editorial matter is fully protected and may not be reproduced in any manner without permission from the publisher. Subscription by mail — $52 per year

Telephone: 202-244-7223 E-mail Address

newsdesk@currentnewspapers.com Street Address

5185 MacArthur Blvd. NW, Suite 102 Mailing Address

Post Office Box 40400 Washington, D.C. 20016-0400

The Current

Project at Steak ’n Egg site secures zoning board’s nod

By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

A mixed-use building planned on the site of Osman & Joe’s Steak ’n Egg Kitchen in Tenleytown received its necessary approvals from the Board of Zoning Adjustment last week. Developer Frank Economides intends to build a four-story building with 16 small apartments above 3,800 square feet of retail space at Wisconsin Avenue and Chesapeake Street. It will replace the old Steak ’n Egg — though the enlarged restaurant will be part of the new building — and two adjacent commercial row houses. The zoning board’s Oct. 28 approval was necessary because the project doesn’t provide the required three retail parking spaces, and although it includes the needed eight spaces for residential tenants, they are smaller than zoning rules dictate. Economides already redesigned the project to fit the eight parking spaces based on feedback from the D.C. Office of Planning, after originally pitching the building as suitable for car-free tenants.

Zoning board members had few concerns about the latest iteration of the project, approving it after just a few minutes of discussion. Members declined, though, to incorporate into their order a memorandum of understanding that Economides signed with the local advisory neighborhood commission. The agreement’s terms banned several types of businesses from occupying the new retail space, such as pawnshops and mattress stores; promised aesthetic upgrades to the public space around the property; and limited hours of construction. “There are some provisions here that are simply not zoning-related,� said board chair Lloyd Jordan. Although developers had joined the neighborhood commission in asking the board to mandate their contract, Economides’ attorney Carolyn Brown agreed with Jordan. “It’s one of the issues that applicants run into while trying to get support from an ANC,� Brown said. “Virtually none of the recommendations have anything to do with the relief requested, but we wanted to work with the ANC and get their See Tenley/Page 16

d

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

f

At DPW, leaf pickup replaces street sweeping The Department of Public Works halted most street sweeping to begin leaf collections this week. Sweeping ended for the season Friday on most streets, along with related parking restrictions. The sweepers use water that can freeze in the cold months, and the employees that operated them must shift to leaf-collection duties. Overnight sweeping will continue on major roadways — for example, Constitution, Georgia, Independence and Pennsylvania avenues — where driv-

ers should continue to follow posted parking rules. Leaf collections will continue through Jan. 10 except if interrupted by snow removal, as one group of employees conducts both tasks. Each neighborhood will have leaves removed at least twice. A searchable map of collection dates is available at leaf.dcgis.dc.gov; residents should place leaves in tree boxes — loose or in bags, though bagged leaves will not be composted — on the Sunday before each collection cycle.

Family Owned Since 1920 Sales. Cleaning. Storage. Appraisals

Inventory Reduction SALE Antique & New fine Oriental Rugs

Nazarian Bros. Inc.

4828 MacArthur Blvd. NW Washington, DC 20007

202-337-7771 www.nazarianbros.com

j337392 1;<9B4

hÉ ĂˆĂ‰& Ă‰ĂŠĂˆ h ĂŠĂˆĂ‰& MM É c LTNb

MONOPOLY Š 2014 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. Licensing by Hasbro.

A MILLIONAIRE THREE WAYS TO BECOME

:,1 0LOOLRQ WR 0LOOLRQ 7RS 3UL]H

1

j Y" ) ĂŠĂˆ Ăˆ + É + $ h ĂŠĂˆĂ‰& ĂŠ + ĂŠ Ăˆ hÉ ĂˆĂ‰&$ ++K

&211(&7,&87 $9(18(

3ĂŠ#+& É"+ $ % 3ÇÇ$ 1 ĂŠ Ăˆ h% ĂŠĂŠ& Æ $ 1 É% É$ 4É$ h É% ½ 3ÇÇ$ Ă‰ĂŠĂˆ + K 1+ + $$ 8 +$É$ Ă‰ĂŠĂˆ 1 ++Ăˆ& 8É &$ + ÂŁMQ gÉ :É % ÊÇ -"É É K

2 :,1 0LOOLRQ RQ WKH 79 *DPH 6KRZ

3

:,1 0LOOLRQ ZKHQ \RX 0DWFK <RXU &OXE 1XPEHU

-ĂŠ - ÉÊ DÉ" ĂŠ -ĂŠ - ÉÊ B É$$ K LbLcPSRcD-:h ZSLRR[ LLbb : ĂŠĂŠ$& "ÉÊ É -" ĂŠ 9j ÆÊ jÉ$ ÊÇ +ĂŠ B É LLĂŠĂˆ h

dclottery.com

3

4

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

d

f

The Current

Police Report This is a listing of reports taken from Oct. 27 through Nov. 2 by the Metropolitan Police Department in local police service areas.

psa PSA 206 206

â– georgetown / burleith

Robbery ■3400-3499 block, Prospect St.; 10:37 p.m. Oct. 31. ■3200-3275 block, M St.; 11:20 p.m. Oct. 31. ■3200-3275 block, M St.; 12:29 a.m. Nov. 1. ■Prospect Street and Banks Alley; 12:50 a.m. Nov. 1. ■1200-1237 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 12:50 a.m. Nov. 1. ■3000-3049 block, M St.; 1 a.m. Nov. 1. Assault with a dangerous weapon ■3300-3399 block, Cady’s Alley; 12:28 a.m. Nov. 1. Theft from auto ■1300-1327 block, 27th St.; 9:24 a.m. Oct. 28. ■3700-3799 block, Reservoir Road; 11:25 p.m. Oct. 29. ■2700-2799 block, Olive St.; 3 p.m. Oct. 30. Theft ■37th and O streets; 10:24 a.m. Oct. 27. ■37th and Prospect streets; 2:25 p.m. Oct. 27. ■37th and O streets; 5:19 p.m. Oct. 27. ■2900-2999 block, Q St.; 7:13 p.m. Oct. 27. ■3200-3275 block, M St.; 7:24 p.m. Oct. 27. ■1200-1237 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 8 p.m. Oct. 27. ■3200-3275 block, M St.; 9:33 p.m. Oct. 27. ■1300-1399 block, 35th St.; 8 a.m. Oct. 28. ■3200-3275 block, M St.; 12:58 p.m. Oct. 28. ■2700-2799 block, N St.; 4 p.m. Oct. 28. ■37th and O streets; 4:14 p.m. Oct. 28. ■1851-2008 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 6:25 p.m. Oct. 28. ■3036-3099 block, M St.; 11:29 a.m. Oct. 29. ■1224-1299 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 6:55 p.m. Oct. 29. ■3276-3299 block, M St.; 4:05 p.m. Oct. 30.

15.95

$

psa PSA 207 207

â– foggy bottom / west end

Robbery â– 1900-1999 block, M St.; 2 p.m. Oct. 31. â– 2600-2799 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 1800-1899 block, M St.; 7:14 a.m. Oct. 30. â– 2100-2499 block, K St.; 5 a.m. Nov. 2. Burglary â– 1130-1199 block, Connecti-

cut Ave.; 5:30 a.m. Oct. 30. Theft from auto â– 900-999 bock, 17th St.; 4:16 a.m. Nov. 1. â– K and 15th streets; 5:30 a.m. Nov. 1. Theft â– 1100-1199 block, Vermont Ave.; 2:57 p.m. Oct. 27. â– 1100-1129 block, Connecticut Ave.; 9:42 a.m. Oct. 28. â– 1000-1099 block, Connecticut Ave.; 2:14 p.m. Oct. 28. â– 2400-2499 block, I St.; 2:35 p.m. Oct. 29. â– 1400-1499 block, I St.; 11:09 p.m. Oct. 29. â– 1100-1129 block, Connecticut Ave.; 2:22 p.m. Oct. 30. â– 2200-2299 block, M St.; 3:04 p.m. Oct. 30. â– 1900-1999 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 4:16 p.m. Oct. 30. â– 1130-1199 block, Connecticut Ave.; 4:32 p.m. Oct. 30. â– 1000-1099 block, Connecticut Ave.; 6:23 p.m. Oct. 30. â– 1400-1499 block, I St.; 9:09 a.m. Oct. 31. â– 2500-2699 block, K St.; 12:29 p.m. Oct. 31. â– 1600-1699 block, K St.; 2:47 p.m. Oct. 31. â– 1500-1519 block, I St.; 3:08 p.m. Oct. 31. â– 2200-2299 block, I St.; 11:52 p.m. Oct. 31. â– 1800-1899 block, I St.; 4 p.m. Nov. 1. â– 1800-1899 block, L St.; 8:31 p.m. Nov. 1. â– 2100-2199 block, H St.; 10:34 p.m. Nov. 1. â– 900-999 block, 19th St.; 4:05 a.m. Nov. 2. â– 1100-1199 block, 25th St.; 10:57 a.m. Nov. 2. â– 2000-2099 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 11 a.m. Nov. 2.

psa 208

â– sheridan-kalorama PSA 208

dupont circle

Robbery â– 1700-1799 block, N St.; 12:20 a.m. Oct. 27. Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 1400-1499 block, P St.; 1:40 a.m. Nov. 1. Burglary â– 2120-2199 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 1:49 p.m. Oct. 28. Motor vehicle theft â– 1900-1999 block, N St.; 9:12 a.m. Oct. 31. â– 1500-1549 block, Rhode Island Ave.; 10:34 a.m. Oct. 31. â– 1800-1818 block, Connecticut Ave.; 5:42 p.m. Nov. 1. Theft from auto â– 1800-1899 block, Swann St.; 9:04 p.m. Oct. 27. â– 1800-1899 block, Swann St.; 7:10 p.m. Oct. 28. â– 1200-1221 block, 17th St.; 5:50 a.m. Oct. 31. â– 1400-1499 block, 20th St.;

7:15 p.m. Oct. 31. â– 20th and P streets; 6 a.m. Nov. 1. â– 16th and O streets; 7 a.m. Nov. 1. â– 1900-1999 block, N St.; 1 a.m. Nov. 2. â– 1615-1699 block, Rhode Island Ave.; 4 a.m. Nov. 2. â– 16th and O streets; 4:50 a.m. Nov. 2. Theft â– 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 3:04 p.m. Oct. 27. â– 1200-1249 block, 22nd St.; 4:20 p.m. Oct. 27. â– 1-7 block, Dupont Circle; 9 p.m. Oct. 29. â– 1700-1799 block, P St.; 3 p.m. Oct. 30. â– 1220-1299 block, 19th St.; 5:10 p.m. Oct. 30. â– 1-33 block, Kalorama Circle; 9:59 a.m. Oct. 31. â– 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 12:54 p.m. Nov. 1. â– 1218-1299 block, Connecticut Ave.; 7 p.m. Nov. 1. â– 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 3:14 a.m. Nov. 2.

psa PSA 301 301

â– Dupont circle

Robbery â– 1400-1499 block, W St.; 3:34 p.m. Oct. 28. Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 1707-1799 block, S St.; 11:55 p.m. Oct. 30 (with gun). â– 1900-1921 block, 17th St.; 12:20 a.m. Nov. 1. Burglary â– 1619-1699 block, 17th St.; 6:53 a.m. Oct. 28. Theft from auto â– 1400-1499 block, Florida Ave.; 3:15 p.m. Oct. 30. Theft â– 1600-1699 block, V St.; 8:22 p.m. Oct. 29. â– 1500-1599 block, T St.; 3:57 p.m. Oct. 30. â– 3100-3299 block, 14th St.; 5:03 p.m. Oct. 30. â– 1800-1828 block, 16th St.; 8:51 p.m. Oct. 30. â– 1600-1617 block, 14th St.; 9:55 p.m. Oct. 30. â– 1900-1920 block, 14th St.; 5 p.m. Nov. 1.

psa PSA 303 303

â– adams morgan

Robbery â– 1600-1609 block, Columbia Road; 2:39 a.m. Nov. 1. Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 2400-2499 block, 18th St.; 3 a.m. Oct. 27 (with knife). â– 2200-2260 block, Champlain St.; 1:43 p.m. Oct. 31. â– 2300-2399 block, 18th St.; 2:22 a.m. Nov. 1. â– 2400-2499 block, 18th St.; 4:44 p.m. Nov. 1 (with knife). Motor vehicle theft

â– Columbia Road and 19th Street; 12:42 p.m. Oct. 31. Theft from auto â– 2500-2599 block, Cliffbourne Place; 6:37 p.m. Oct. 27. â– 1900-1999 block, Belmont Road; 2:12 p.m. Oct. 28. â– 2700-2799 block, Adams Mill Road; 9:43 a.m. Oct. 29. â– 2400-2499 block, 17th St.; 9:33 a.m. Nov. 1. Theft â– 2400-2499 block, 18th St.; 8:40 p.m. Oct. 28. â– 1811-1899 block, Connecticut Ave.; 10:08 a.m. Oct. 29. â– 1811-1899 block, Connecticut Ave.; 4:30 p.m. Oct. 29. â– 2400-2499 block, 18th St.; 10:52 p.m. Oct. 30. â– 2400-2499 block, 18th St.; 1:30 a.m. Oct. 31. â– 2300-2399 block, 18th St.; 1:40 a.m. Nov. 1. â– 2300-2399 block, 18th St.; 2:27 a.m. Nov. 1. â– 1734-1769 block, Euclid St.; 2:40 a.m. Nov. 1. â– 1900-1999 block, Connecticut Ave.; 11:47 a.m. Nov. 1. â– 2400-2499 block, 18th St.; 2:25 p.m. Nov. 1.

psa PSA 307 307

â– logan circle

Robbery â– 1300-1399 block, 12th St.; 10:06 p.m. Oct. 28. â– 900-999 block, N St.; 1:54 a.m. Oct. 30 (with gun). â– 1100-1199 block, Rhode Island Ave.; 11:41 p.m. Oct. 30 (with gun). â– 1000-1011 block, Rhode Island Ave.; 8:55 p.m. Oct. 31 (with gun). Burglary â– 1300-1399 block, R St.; 6 p.m. Oct. 29. â– 1000-1099 block, P St.; 5 p.m. Oct. 31. Theft from auto â– 1300-1399 block, Naylor Court; 4 p.m. Oct. 27. â– Q Street and Kingman Place; 10:59 a.m. Oct. 28. â– 1300-1399 block, 12th St.; 11:59 a.m. Oct. 28. â– 1000-1099 block, O St.; 8:31 a.m. Oct. 29. â– 1100-1199 block, O St.; 10:39 a.m. Oct. 29. â– 900-926 block, O St.; 7:10 p.m. Oct. 29. â– 1400-1499 block, Columbia St.; 9:08 a.m. Oct. 30. Theft â– 900-999 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 5:23 p.m. Oct. 27. â– 900-999 block, R St.; 7:52 p.m. Oct. 30. â– 1500-1599 block, Kingman Place; 9:51 a.m. Oct. 31. â– 900-999 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 10:45 a.m. Oct. 31. â– 1300-1399 block, Corcoran St.; 12:51 p.m. Nov. 1. â– 1400-1499 block, P St.; 1:41 p.m. Nov. 2.

The Current

LANDMARK: Van View estate From Page 1

The spotlight on the charming old house comes on the heels of a 2013 survey of 64 surviving structures from Washington County, a vast area within the District of Columbia but outside the original boundaries of “Washington City� and Georgetown. It was incorporated into the city in 1871. The area was largely rural even into the early 20th century, at which point streetcars, new roads and a growing population brought in developers who subdivided the land and built hundreds of “suburban homes,� often demolishing the older and larger farmhouses and country homes, or in some cases relocating them. Just a few survived, according to the survey, usually on shrunken lots. Van View was named for its original owners, John and Mary Van Riswick, who lived in the city proper but used the outlying property as a working farm and country retreat, according to Williams’ research. It

originally sat on an 18-acre parcel purchased from Mary’s father, Philip Fenwick, a farmer and slaveowner who controlled a 145-acre farm before the Civil War. Fenwick’s springhouse is now part of the property of Lowell School, and Van View’s lot has been reduced to a “still gracious half acre,� Williams wrote. The Riswicks’ property was left to their grandson, who sold it to a developer in 1909. It survived because the developer — who also bought the adjacent 97-acre Clagett farm and the 100-acre “Bleak House� country home of Alexander “Boss� Shepherd — chose to live in Van View. “He took a liking to the house, and saved it from demolition,� Williams told the board, even as he demolished the other rural structures to make way for subdivisions now known as 16th Street Heights and Shepherd Park. The surviving house is in remarkably intact condition, inside and out, Williams said.

d

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

f

The week ahead Wednesday, Nov. 5

The D.C. State Board of Education will hold a working session on implementation of academic standards and plans for a competency-based learning framework. The board will also hear an update on the status of school-based nurses. The meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. in Room 838, One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW. â– The Glover Park Citizens Association will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Stoddert Elementary School and Glover Park Community Center, 4001 Calvert St. NW.

Saturday, Nov. 8

Ross Elementary School, 1730 R St. NW, will hold an electronics recycling event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by

the Kimberly Casey and Daryl Judy Team of Washington Fine Properties, the event will feature collection of outdated electronics, televisions, batteries, DVD players, radios, computers, stereos, phones and fax machines. A full list of acceptable items is available at potomacescrap.com/what-we-buy. The event is free except for several items, including hard drives, CRT televisions and computer monitors.

Monday, Nov. 10

The D.C. Public Service Commission will hold a community hearing on its investigation regarding Verizon’s continued use of its copper infrastructure to provide telecommunications services. The hearing will begin at 6 p.m. in the first-floor auditorium at the Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW.

Fall is

Fabulous A legendary home. Spectacular gardens. And you’re invited.

“One Of The Largest Carwashes in America�

ZZZ Ă DJVKLSFDUZDVK FRP

',675,&7 /,1( >mdd K]jn]! ,,+* ;gff][la[ml 9n]& FO +)+&,/,&-2/) >mdd K]jn] Kg^l ;dgl` 1257+ %(7+(6'$ *)(( ;`YheYf 9n]& F]pl lg LYj_]l! ,)*&+,)&*+,) >mdd K]jn] Kg^l ;dgl` =pl]jagj =phj]kk 0 :Yq K]d^%K]jn]

Special Exhibition Now on view

Cartier: Marjorie Merriweather Post’s Dazzling Gems

Where Fabulous Lives

For more information call 202.686.5807 or visit HillwoodMuseum.org 4155 Linnean Ave. NW, Washington DC Free parking

)( 9DD =PHJ=KK <=L9ADK

Fgl nYda\ oal` gl`]j g^^]j gj hjagj hmj[`Yk]& =phaj]k ))%)1%),

Z % ^ G <AEZ>o: _ ^ R % L^LAfZBG e F =KhRk bZ =Zr

+&(( G>>

Afka\] NY[mme )(( Kg^l ;dgl` Oah] <Yk` Yf\ ;gfkgd] Mf\]j OYk` O`]]d :ja_`l Hgdq K]YdYfl Laj] K`af] @Yf\ <jq ;d]Yf Oaf\gok

>MDD K=JN= MDLAE9L= O9K@

?gg\ Yl Ydd ^mdd k]jna[] dg[Ylagfk& Fgl nYda\ af [geZafYlagf oal` gl`]j g^^]jk gj [gmhgfk& Gf] [gmhgf h]j o]]c& G^^]j ]phaj]k ))%)1%),

5

6

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

d

The Dupont

Current

Davis Kennedy/Publisher & Editor Chris Kain/Managing Editor

Preserving food options

After months of discussion about Safeway’s plans to update its Palisades grocery store — adding new condos on top — the news broke that another company, Albertsons, was merging with the supermarket chain. And then plans for the MacArthur Boulevard site changed: Now it’s up for sale, and Safeway reportedly plans to include a covenant in the deal restricting the buyer from opening a new grocery store there. Thus the community stands to lose its only supermarket — and the most likely chance at a replacement — all in one fell swoop. Thankfully, the D.C. Council has swooped in as well, passing emergency legislation to prohibit such a covenant. We’re pleased that the legislators intervened in this matter, and we hope they will also act to make the law — which applies across the city — permanent. We would like to see a minor amendment, though, allowing for an exception should the outgoing store relocate somewhere nearby. Chicago passed a law about a decade back prohibiting covenants in such sales, and it offered a similar immunity, though it allows a restriction on the departed property for only three years, and only in specific instances. We see the value in going further. While one could argue that any covenant is simply an inappropriate restriction on competition, we think that if a store chooses to relocate to a nearby site, the company has a reasonable interest in preventing a competitor from opening on the old property. Since the community would presumably appreciate getting an improved store, the public interest would also be served. This scenario is unlikely in much of built-up Upper Northwest, but it might come into play in other parts of the city where there’s more room for large-scale development. In uptown neighborhoods where there’s no space for a supermarket to relocate, the amendment wouldn’t come into play and thus wouldn’t cause any harm.

Lax oversight

The latest news about charter school founder Kent Amos is disturbing. The city’s attorney general is charging Mr. Amos with pocketing money from the charter he created, Dorothy I. Height Community Academy, via a for-profit company that purportedly manages the multicampus school. Last week, after finding that the city is likely to win the case, a Superior Court judge approved a preliminary injunction halting further payment to Mr. Amos’ company. According to The Washington Post, payments to the company, called Community Action Partners and Charter School Management LLC, have totaled $13 million since 2004 — even though much of the work on its task list can be or is done by in-school employees. The attorney general’s office says Judge Neil Kravitz called the facts of the case “egregious” and said the “payouts” were unjustified. Beyond the obvious, we’re troubled that the D.C. Public Charter School Board hasn’t stepped in here — in part because of legal restrictions on its actions but also, it seems, due to its own inaction. The Post reported a few months back that the board gave the school “a clean bill of financial health for 2012,” but was looking into Mr. Amos’ company by the next year. The board sought information on the firm at that time, but because charter law does not require schools to provide documentation of how tax dollars are spent after they have been transferred to a for-profit management company, Mr. Amos did not respond to the inquiry. The board shared this problem with city leaders, and D.C. Council member David Catania indicated he was willing to author legislation that would change the rules. But he has yet to do so. The board also questioned the charter school in 2013 about its continued contract with Community Action Partners, which submitted a management proposal lacking a budget, personnel list or salary scale. But the board nevertheless renewed the school’s charter for 15 years. We’d like to commend the attorney general for working hard to sniff out such seeming malfeasance, but we also wish the charter board were conducting the necessary oversight itself. Mr. Catania, who chairs the council’s Education Committee, should move forward with the overdue legislation to allow proper financial assessment — and board members should take careful note of the facts of this case, in hopes of preventing any repeat.

The Current

Rip ’em all down … ! Your candidate won. Congratulations. Your candidate lost. Condolences all around. Win or lose, it’s time to take the campaign signs down. We’re talking about the ones on public space. Your house or yard, please do what you like. (As late as last week, Mayor Vincent Gray still had his own sign from April in his yard.) But now, let’s de-clutter the light poles, the street signs and all the rest of the public space. Don’t wait for someone else. Be the cleanup crew on your block. We all thank you. ■ Aftermath. Our column deadline came before the polls closed Tuesday. If Muriel Bowser has won, no surprise. She led all during the campaign. The only real review over this victory is “by how much?” A narrow win is still a win, but in this heavily Democratic town it’s not impressive if Bowser is in the low 50s, percent-wise, or worse. As recently as a couple of weeks ago, her campaign had been privately touting a 15 to 20 percent margin. Bowser ran a disciplined campaign that focused on organization and get-out-the-vote, choosing to rebuff neighborhood and community groups trying to hold traditional forums. If Bowser has won, expect her to move quickly with a transition team. If David Catania has won, you’ve just witnessed one of the biggest upsets in modern American urban history. Catania earlier this year had wanted to run against wounded incumbent Gray. Bowser’s folks at first tried to laugh Catania out of the race by ignoring him and questioning whether he would even officially get into the November contest. By midsummer they weren’t laughing. Catania ran a spirited campaign and tried to make it a status-quo-versus-change election, arguing that Bowser was too timid to be mayor. If he’s the mayorelect, the city is in for interesting times as it comes to grip with the first white — and first gay — mayor in the city’s Home Rule history. If Carol Schwartz has won, you may be reading my last political column. Clearly, every political pundit has misread the electorate and it is time for someone else to weigh in. Schwartz was making her fifth run for mayor. No doubt that she wanted to be mayor, but she also couldn’t stand the thought of her nemesis Catania succeeding where she failed. If Carol has won, it won’t be as history-making as a Catania victory, but almost every assumption of city elections will have to change. In general, whoever has won, this general election sets a new course for the city.

Beyond the arrival of our third new mayor in eight years, the 13-member D.C. Council is getting three new members. Ward 1’s Jim Graham was defeated in the Democratic primary by Brianne Nadeau. Both at-large member Catania and Ward 6 Council member Tommy Wells gave up their seats to run for mayor, with Wells losing in the primary. Charles Allen, former chief of staff to Wells, was heading toward an easy win in Ward 6. The at-large contest was unclear, except that everyone was expecting incumbent Anita Bonds to win re-election (the top two vote-getters win seats). The mayor’s office is changing. The council is changing. The electorate is changing. Don’t blink. You might miss something. What now for pot? All the opinion polls showed legalization of marijuana winning. If it has, the legislation approved by voters likely won’t clear the routine congressional review process until next March. And then city officials will have six months to write regulations on how marijuana will be distributed and sold, and how violations will be enforced. So don’t expect legal sales in the city until early 2016 — and that’s assuming Congress doesn’t weigh in and block the measure. If the Senate has flipped to Republicans, the chances of that have skyrocketed. ■ That’s our Tony. The funeral last week for former Washington Post executive editor Ben Bradlee drew the crowd of luminaries you’d expect from the many worlds of journalism and official Washington. Among the National Cathedral crowd was former D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams, who came bounding up the walkway alone just before the service began. When it was over, Williams came out, again alone. We happened to be out on Wisconsin when he walked up. Was he looking for his limousine or car? No, he said modestly, he was trying to wave down a passing bus that would take him downtown. So we stepped out in traffic and helped flag down the bus to a stop. “Would you take Mayor Williams?” we asked. “Sure,” said the driver. And they were off. No limo for Tony, who still has people coming up to him saying they wish he had run this year. We also asked Williams if he had any Bradlee stories. He laughed and said Bradlee had been impressed with the Williams cannonballs that opened the pool season each year. “He really liked those,” Williams said. It’s too bad subsequent mayors haven’t found the humor, nerve or gumption to follow through with that rite of summer. Tom Sherwood, a Southwest resident, is a political reporter for News 4.

TOM SHERWOOD’s

Notebook

Letters to the Editor Statehood issue is longtime discussion

As a D.C. resident for 50 years, I have been aware of the issue of statehood for D.C. for at least that period of time. Originally, I innocently thought that this was just a red herring, constitutionally speaking. D.C. is the only “district” mentioned in the American constitution. It was to be established on land ceded to it by “particular States,” and intended to be the “Seat of the Government of the United States.” It can be made smaller by the retrocession of such land as that of 1847, which gave the Virginia donation back to that state when it was clear that crossing the

Potomac River had not produced any serious settlement on its southern side. “Authority” over it was analogized to the authority “over all Places purchased by the Consent of the Legislature of the State in which the Same shall be, for the Erection of Forts, Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards, and other needful buildings.” The 23rd Amendment to the Constitution then reads as follows: “The District constituting the seat of Government of the United States shall appoint in such manner as the Congress may direct: “A number of electors of President and Vice President equal to the whole number of Senators and Representatives in Congress to which the District would be entitled if it were a State, but in no event more than the least populous State; they shall be in addition to those appointed by the

States, but they shall be considered, for the purposes of the election of the President and Vice President, to be electors appointed by a State; and they shall meet in the District and perform such duties as provided by the twelfth article of amendment.” There was a proposed constitutional amendment in 1978 to provide for D.C. voting representation in the House of Representatives and the Senate, but it failed. One last minor statement: In the present politics of the United States as a whole, is it conceivable that the Republican Party would consent to statehood for D.C. when the politics of the District virtually guarantee that its two senators would be Democrats? Surely the GOP would oppose to the last ditch such a possibility. Dr. William Haskett Berkley

The Current

LICENSE: Board takes action against 18th St. club From Page 1

‘taste it.’� Officials also found evidence of cigar and cigarette use inside the club, which didn’t have a license to allow indoor smoking, as well as inadequate ID checks and underage drinking. The board’s order concludes that NY NY Diva showed “reckless, if not intentional, disregard for the law and the safety of the public,� warranting the revocation of its liquor license. Barden of the Adams Morgan Partnership said the club was “definitely a sore spot� in the neighborhood when it was open, hurting the business community. “The business owners in Adams Morgan in large part want to provide a good product ... and have their customers have a really positive experience,� she said. “Having [NY NY Diva] out there on the street created difficulties.� An online real estate listing for the 18th Street property advertises a 5,700-square-foot building with two bars, available for rent at a “negotiable� rate. “This multi-level fully equipped business needs only your food, alcohol, and entertainment. It has been a functioning neighborhood restaurant for over 20 years,� the listing says.

/VSPKH`­Z PU >HZOPUN[VU

*LSLIYH[L [OL ZLHZVU ^P[O ;OL *\YYLU[ 5L^ZWHWLY­Z

/VSPKH`Z PU >HZOPUN[VU :LJ[PVU

@V\Y ZV\YJL MVY L]LY`[OPUN MLZ[P]L" MYVT [OL WLYMLJ[ NPM[ [V H ZJOLK\SL VM OVSPKH` JVUJLY[Z

;OL *\YYLU[ 5L^ZWHWLY JPYJ\SH[LZ UL^ZWHWLYZ L]LY` >LKULZKH` [OYV\NOV\[ 5VY[O^LZ[ .LVYNL[V^U +\WVU[ *PYJSL -VNN` )V[[VT

1TGIQP #XGPWG 2WDNKE /GGVKPI &GUKIP 2JCUG

6JG RWTRQUG QH VJKU OGGVKPI YKNN DG VQ RTQXKFG CTGC TGUKFGPVU CPF QTICPK\CVKQPU CP WRFCVG QP VJG RTQITGUU QH VJG RTQLGEV PQY VJCV VJG 2TGNKOKPCT[ &GUKIP JCU DGGP EQORNGVGF

9GFPGUFC[ 0QXGODGT R O s R O -ĂŒ° œ…˜½Ăƒ ÂœÂ?Â?i}i ˆ}Â… -V…œœÂ?] Ä?Ă•`ÂˆĂŒÂœĂ€ÂˆĂ•Â“I Ă“ĂˆäÇ ˆÂ?ÂˆĂŒ>ÀÞ ,Âœ>`] 7] 7>ĂƒÂ…ÂˆÂ˜}ĂŒÂœÂ˜]

Ă“ää£x 2WDNKE 6TCPUKV 1RVKQPU ' ' ' /GVTQ $WU

When we asked people what they want most at the end of life, one word came up over and over: Love. What people want most is to feel the love from those who mean the most. With experienced emotional and spiritual support, coupled with expert pain management, we can help strengthen the relationships that matter.

2NGCUG PQVG VJCV [QW OWUV WUG VJG 1TGIQP #XGPWG GPVTCPEG VQ VJG UEJQQN VQ CEEGUU VJG CWFKVQTKWO

%QOOGPVU ECP DG RTQXKFGF CV VJG OGGVKPI OCKNGF QT UWDOKVVGF GNGEVTQPKECNN[ VQ comments@oregonaveddot.com (QT OQTG KPHQTOCVKQP XKUKV www.oregonaveddot.com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

;PTL [V NL[ ZOVWWPUN

5V]LTILY [O 5V]LTILY [O +LJLTILY YK +LJLTILY [O +LJLTILY [O

WHAT MATTERS MOST TO

6JG &KUVTKEV &GRCTVOGPV QH 6TCPURQTVCVKQP &&16 KPXKVGU [QW VQ CVVGPF VJG UGEQPF RWDNKE KPHQTOCVKQPCN OGGVKPI FWTKPI VJG FGUKIP RJCUG HQT VJG 4GEQPUVTWEVKQP QH 1TGIQP #XGPWG 6JKU RTQLGEV YKNN TGUQNXG VTCPURQTVCVKQP UCHGV[ FGHKEKGPEKGU CPF CFFTGUU GPXKTQPOGPVCN KORCEVU QP 1TGIQP #XGPWG 09 HTQO /KNKVCT[ 4QCF VQ 9GUVGTP #XGPWG YKVJ KORTQXGOGPVU VQ VJG TQCFYC[ UKFGYCNM NKIJVKPI CPF FTCKPCIG U[UVGO

7

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

f

LEARN HOW WE CAN HELP WITH WHAT MATTERS MOST TO YOU. 866-234-7742

| WhatMattersToMe.org

Providing care and support to all in Washington, DC, Prince George’s County and Montgomery County

Š2013 The Washington Home & Community Hospices

health code violations. To Barden, the revocation of the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration liquor license comes as “too little, too late.� “At this point, the business has been closed since July,� she said. “It’s disappointing that it took ABRA this long. To revoke the license at this point seems moot — it’s closed, it’s done.� Alcohol agency spokesperson Jessie Cornelius explained in an email that the lengthy procedure involved 14 separate investigations and a “number of legal process requirements,� such as a 30-day notice for a hearing. Cornelius also described actions the alcohol board took against NY NY Diva over the summer, including a “cease-and-desist� order in June and a license suspension in August. This was in addition to the club’s suspension by the Department of Health, she said. Attorney Paul L. Pascal, who has represented Sheldon Arpad of NY NY Diva, couldn’t comment beyond saying that Arpad “was impacted heavily� by the alcohol board’s actions and “knows what he’s doing

with the building� in the future. The Current was unable to reach the club’s owners directly. The alcohol board’s ruling describes a variety of violations from NY NY Diva, as reported by city police and investigators. In the document, one Metropolitan Police Department sergeant “noted that large fights have occurred inside [NY NY Diva] on multiple occasions, which required twenty or thirty officers to push through the crowd in order to reach the second floor.� A brawl on Feb. 9, 2014, drew particular attention. Authorities who arrived on the scene found “broken glass, overturned chairs, and blood.� The club’s owners told officials that four security guards were on duty that night, overseeing an estimated crowd of 250 people — at least 50 of whom got involved in the fight, wielding hookahs and furniture. NY NY Diva also had a pattern of allowing marijuana use inside the club. An investigator noted one night that “the smell of marijuana emanating from the establishment was so strong that it could be observed from the middle of 18th Street.� She said when entering, “the cloud of smoke was so thick that she could literally

d

8

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

d

f

The Current

In Your Neighborhood ANC 1C ANCMorgan 1c Adams

■ adams morgan

The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Mary’s Center, 2355 Ontario Road NW. Agenda items include: ■ changes to the membership of the commission’s Planning, Zoning and Transportation Committee, including replacement of the chair. ■ consideration of funding for a special forum on Lanier Heights zoning. ■ announcements and public comments. ■ consideration of a proposed amendment to the settlement agreement with Pop’s SeaBar, 1817 Columbia Road. ■ consideration of a proposed amendment to the settlement agreement with Timehri, 2349 18th St. ■ consideration of proposed Alcoholic Beverage Control regulations. ■ discussion of Kalorama Park renovations. For details, call 202-332-2630 or visit anc1c.org. ANC 2A ANCBottom 2A Foggy ■ Foggy bottom / west end The commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the School Without Walls, 2130 G St. NW. For details, visit anc2a.org. ANC 2B ANCCircle 2B Dupont

■ dupont circle

The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the

Brookings Institution, 1775 Massachusetts Ave. NW. For details, visit dupontcircleanc. net. ANC 2D ANC 2D Sheridan-Kalorama

■ sheridan-kalorama

The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, at Our Lady Queen of the Americas Church, California Street and Phelps Place NW. Agenda items include: ■ police report. ■ discussion of old business, including a policies and procedures manual and a traffic camera to be installed on Taft Bridge. ■ consideration of an Alcoholic Beverage Control license renewal application for Open Door Market. For details, visit anc2d.org or contact davidanc2d01@aol.com. ANC 2E ANC 2E Georgetown ■ Georgetown / cloisters Cloisters burleith / hillandale

The commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, 1524 35th St. NW. For details, call 202-724-7098 or visit anc2e.com. ANC 2F ANCCircle 2F Logan

■ logan circle

The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Washington Plaza Hotel, 10 Thomas Circle NW. Agenda items include: ■ announcements. ■ police report. ■ consideration of Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration Policy Committee matters, including license renewal for Capitol Supermarket, 1231 11th St.; license renewal for Whole Foods, 1440 P St.; license class change (from DX to CX) for the Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St.; and license renewal for Cork & Fork, 1524 14th St. ■ consideration of Community Development Committee matters: Board of Zoning Adjustment application for special exception on parking for 90 and 91 Blagden Alley; design plans and Board of Zoning Adjustment application for zoning relief for 1017 12th St.; Historic Preservation Review Board concept and massing review at 925 M St.; public space application for The Pig, 1320 14th St.; Historic Preservation Review Board concept, massing and design review at 1222 11th St.; and Historic Preservation Review Board concept review and addition at 1428 9th St. ■ reports from the commission’s Crime and Public Safety Committee and Education Committee. For details, call 202-667-0052 or visit anc2f.org. ANC 3B ANCPark 3B Glover ■ Glover Park / Cathedral heights The commission will meet at 7

p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at Stoddert Elementary School and Glover Park Community Center, 4001 Calvert St. NW. For details, visit anc3b.org. ANC 3C ANC 3C Cleveland Park ■ cleveland park / woodley Park Woodley Park massachusetts avenue heights Massachusetts Avenue Heights Cathedral Heights The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, at the 2nd District Police Headquarters, 3320 Idaho Ave. NW. For details, visit anc3c.org. ANC 3D ANCValley 3D Spring ■ spring valley / wesley heights Wesley Heights palisades / kent / foxhall The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, in Room B108, West Hall, George Washington University Mount Vernon Campus, 2100 Foxhall Road NW. Agenda items include: ■ discussion of potential contamination of the American University East Campus construction site. ■ consideration of an Alcoholic Beverage Control license renewal request for Safeway, 4865 MacArthur Blvd. ■ consideration of an Alcoholic Beverage Control license renewal request for Mimi’s Convenience, 5435 MacArthur Blvd. ■ consideration of a petition for sidewalk installation in the 4300 block of Lowell Street. For details, call 202-363-4130 or visit anc3d.org. ANC 3E ANC 3E Tenleytown ■ american university park American University Park friendship heights / tenleytown The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, in the Black Box Theater at Wilson High School, 3950 Chesapeake St. NW. Agenda items include: ■ announcements/open forum. ■ police report. ■ presentation and request for support for the Janney 5K in December. ■ presentation and request for support for a Wilson 5K in March. ■ presentation of a grant request for Wilson Crew. ■ consideration of an Alcoholic Beverage Control license renewal application for World Market. ■ consideration of an Alcoholic Beverage Control license renewal application for Whole Foods. ■ vote on a grant request from the Janney Elementary School PTA for support for the Tenley Winterfest. For details, visit anc3e.org. ANC 3F ANCHills 3F Forest

■ Forest hills / North cleveland park

The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Forest Hills of DC (formerly the Methodist Home of D.C.), 4901 Connecticut Ave. NW. For details, call 202-670-7262 or visit anc3f.us.

The CurrenT

D

Wednesday, november 5, 2014 9

D upontt CCircle ircle 47th annual/2014

HOUSE H O TOUR

T HE DUPONT CIRCLE CITIZENS ASSOCIATION Extends special thanks to our Afternoon Tea host

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia and to our Volunteer After-Party host

Pansaari

P hotography: P hil Carney

10 Wednesday, November 5, 2014

d

:769;: 7/6;6: :769;: 7/6;6:

-YVT 7YL]PV\Z -YVT 7YL]PV\Z

& 1(:63$3(56 855(17 1(:63$3(56 &855(17

7OV[VZ HYL H]HPSHISL MYVT 7OV[VZ HYL H]HPSHISL MYVT

RHW\YWOV[VNYHWO` ZT\NT\N JVT ^^^ TH[[WL[YVZ aLUMVSPV JVT RHW\YWOV[VNYHWO` ZT\NT\N JVT ^^^ TH[[WL[YVZ aLUMVSPV JVT I’m excited to announce that I am opening a new concierge practice on I’m excited to announce that I am opening a new concierge practice on December 1st. December 1st. WůĞĂĆ?Äž ĹŠĹ˝Ĺ?Ĺś ĆľĆ? ĨŽĆŒ Ä‚ Ć‰ĆŒÄžĆ?ĞŜƚĂĆ&#x;ŽŜ ĨŽĆŒ ĚĞƚĂĹ?ĹŻĆ? ĆŒÄžĹ?Ä‚ĆŒÄšĹ?ĹśĹ? žLJ ĹśÄžÇ Ć‰ĆŒÄ‚Ä?Ć&#x;Ä?Ğ͕ WůĞĂĆ?Äž ĹŠĹ˝Ĺ?Ĺś ĆľĆ? ĨŽĆŒ Ä‚ Ć‰ĆŒÄžĆ?ĞŜƚĂĆ&#x;ŽŜ ĨŽĆŒ ĚĞƚĂĹ?ĹŻĆ? ĆŒÄžĹ?Ä‚ĆŒÄšĹ?ĹśĹ? žLJ ĹśÄžÇ Ć‰ĆŒÄ‚Ä?Ć&#x;Ä?Ğ͕ dŽƚĂů WĆŒĹ?ĹľÄ‚ĆŒÇ‡ Ä‚ĆŒÄžÍ˜ dŽƚĂů WĆŒĹ?ĹľÄ‚ĆŒÇ‡ Ä‚ĆŒÄžÍ˜ When When RSVP RSVP Where Where

dƾĞĆ?ĚĂLJ͕ EŽǀĞžÄ?ÄžĆŒ Ď­Ď­Í• ĎŽĎŹĎ­Ď° dƾĞĆ?ĚĂLJ͕ EŽǀĞžÄ?ÄžĆŒ Ď­Ď­Í• ĎŽĎŹĎ­Ď° Λ Ϲ͗ϏϏ WD ĂŜĚ ϳ͗ϯϏ WD Λ Ϲ͗ϏϏ WD ĂŜĚ ϳ͗ϯϏ WD Ď­ ͞ϴϏϏͿ ϳϲϯͲϰϳϏϰ ÄžÇ†ĆšÍ˜ Ď´ĎŹĎŻ Ď­ ͞ϴϏϏͿ ϳϲϯͲϰϳϏϰ ÄžÇ†ĆšÍ˜ Ď´ĎŹĎŻ ĆŒĆ?ǀƉϯΛĆ?Ĺ?Ĺ?ĹśÄ‚ĆšĆľĆŒÄžD ͘Ä?Žž ĆŒĆ?ǀƉϯΛĆ?Ĺ?Ĺ?ĹśÄ‚ĆšĆľĆŒÄžD ͘Ä?Žž ,LJĂƊ ZÄžĹ?ĞŜÄ?LJ ĞƚŚĞĆ?ĚĂ ,LJĂƊ ZÄžĹ?ĞŜÄ?LJ ĞƚŚĞĆ?ĚĂ ĞƚŚĞĆ?ĚĂ͕ D ĎŽĎŹĎ´Ď­Ď° ĞƚŚĞĆ?ĚĂ͕ D ĎŽĎŹĎ´Ď­Ď°

-LP :LOOLDPV 0' -LP :LOOLDPV 0'

an inclusive community of life-long learners an inclusive community of life-long learners in which each individual is valued and respected in which each individual is valued and respected

Join us for aa Tour! Join us for Tour! Come, learn more about our programs for children

Come, learn more about our programs for children ages 21/2 through 8th grade. Tours run October-January. ages 21/2 through 8th grade. Tours run October-January. 1640 Kalmia Road NW | Washington, DC 20012 | www.lowellschool.org 1640 Kalmia Road NW | Washington, DC 20012 | www.lowellschool.org

Jewish Jewish Primary Primary Day Day School School of the Nation’ s Capital of the Nation’s Capital

inspiring children, enriching families, building community inspiring children, enriching families, building community

Pre-K Pre-K through through 1st 1st grade grade Open House Dates: Open House Dates: 1RYHPEHU 30 1RYHPEHU 30 'HFHPEHU $0 'HFHPEHU $0 -DQXDU\ $0 -DQXDU\ $0

&RQWDFW 6LQG\ 8GHOO 'LUHFWRU &RQWDFW 6LQG\ 8GHOO 'LUHFWRU RI $GPLVVLRQ WR VFKHGXOH D RI $GPLVVLRQ WR VFKHGXOH D SHUVRQDO WRXU RU WR UHVHUYH D SHUVRQDO WRXU RU WR UHVHUYH D VSDFH DW DQ RSHQ KRXVH VSDFH DW DQ RSHQ KRXVH H[W H[W RU VLQG\ XGHOO#MSGV RUJ RU VLQG\ XGHOO#MSGV RUJ

Kay and Robert Schattner Center Kay and " Robert Schattner Center North Campus " North Campus " " South Campus " " South Campus " "

The Current

Giant set to open at Cathedral Commons By KAT LUCERO Current Staff Writer

Cleveland Park’s new Giant Food supermarket will hold a ribbon-cutting event Thursday evening inside the Cathedral Commons development, delivering new features that are not offered in other locations such as a beer and wine bar and a produce prep station. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. inside the 3336 Wisconsin Ave. store, which has employed 200 employees mostly from the District. Mayor Vincent Gray, D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton are expected to join Giant executives and staff. A banner outside the store declares that it will open to the public 6 a.m. Friday. The new complex replaces a one-story grocery and its surface parking lot that once stood at the same location. “That Giant was a tired, limited kind-of-store. What we’ll have now will delight residents,� Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh said in an interview. “It’s a real uplift for that area.� Inside the new 58,000-square-foot building, Giant will have a wider selection of products, in addition to new features like the produce station, where employees will slice and cut the fruits and vegetables that shoppers purchase. The new cheese department will feature an expansive display, offering over 200 varieties of gourmet cheese from around the world. The wine and beer selection will feature both domestic and imported items. Another new service is the beer and wine center selling drinks for customers to consume on the premises — a proposal that was contested by the Cleveland Park advisory neighborhood commission because it would

Brian Kapur/The Current

The new supermarket anchors the large mixed-use project at Wisconsin Avenue and Newark Street.

allow customers to drink anywhere in the store. Nevertheless, the supermarket obtained city permission for the plan to sell alcohol at the cafe. Customers will be able to order drinks at the cafe from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Each person is limited to two servings, according to Giant spokesperson David Bahr. Other amenities folded into the store include a Starbucks, a PNC Bank and a two-level parking garage. The new Giant supermarket joins a CVS pharmacy as the first businesses to open in Cathedral Commons, a long-awaited mixed-use development by real estate company Bozzuto. Tenants that will soon join them include Barcelona Restaurant & Wine Bar; Raku, a sushi restaurant; and Wells Fargo Bank. The development — which has been under construction since 2012 — is also bringing in nearly 150 new housing units, including 127 rental apartments and eight town houses that are expected to be complete by the end of this year.

Young commissioners elected to Dupont ANC By GRAHAM VYSE Current Staff Writer

Back in March, Washington Post reporter Robert Samuels wrote about one of the great ironies of modern D.C.: An influx of young residents has fueled an economic boom, but those newcomers are among the least likely to participate in local elections like the one held yesterday. As Samuels put it, “The very group whose large economic footprint has jolted the city to life is barely felt in city politics.� But in Dupont Circle, at least at the advisory neighborhood commission level, young people are making their voices heard. With last night’s results, there will once again be several commissioners in their 20s or 30s — some of whom came to the District for college and stayed in the city after graduation. The Current spoke with a number of these commissioners recently about what it means to be a young person getting involved in D.C. neighborhood issues. Noah Smith, 27, is the current chair of the Dupont commission and first joined the commission in 2012, seven years after arriving in D.C. to attend George Washington University. Smith, who won re-election yesterday, has long been interested in local government, and for years his passion has been emergency medical services. Now, with a master’s degree in health policy under his belt, he is a specialist on related issues for the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Though the job suits him, he said he has difficulty seeing the results of his work on a daily basis — which is why he loves the neighborhood commission: “What I’ve tried to do outside of work is to find a more immediate way to make a difference.� Smith said it doesn’t appear that most civic-minded young people in D.C. choose to participate in local issues, calling himself “probably an outlier in terms of how publicly involved I am.� He added, “There are definitely still going to be people who come here for an administration position or a dream job at a nonprofit that lasts two years.� But Smith also said he suspects newcomers will increasingly get involved if they decide to put down roots. And the opposite may be true as well. “The more they get involved, the more likely they are to stay longer and give back to their neighborhoods,� Smith said. Smith’s fellow commissioner Stephanie Maltz, who was uncontested in her re-election bid yesterday, has had exactly the kind of experience Smith described. She came to D.C. in 2006 as a new law school graduate. Now married and working as a government relations consultant, Maltz, 34, said joining her condo board and going to neighborhood commission meetings helped her feel connected to her community, even before she was elected to the commission in 2012. “D.C. can feel really big,� she

said. “I wanted to feel like this was my neighborhood and that I could fit in.� These days, Maltz has no patience for people who gripe about city issues but don’t get involved. “If you’re not registered to vote, and you’re not taking part in community activities, you can’t complain,� she said. Smith and Maltz will be joined on the commission next year by several even younger colleagues, including Daniel Warwick, 21, and Nicole Mann, 24. Warwick, an undergraduate at George Washington University, said many of his classmates may think being politically active means “you have more selfies with Joe Biden than anyone else,� but he believes strong local government can solve the problems of the 21st century. Warwick is a former public policy researcher for the commission who studied best practices for liquor licensing, zoning matters and historic preservation. He now works with commissioners, residents and businesses on liquor licensing issues in his single-member district, which is currently vacant and will remain so until new commissioners are sworn in in January. Mann, an assistant property manager at the developer Bozzuto Group, currently serves on the commission’s transportation and infrastructure committee. “Many of my peers are not as engaged in hyperlocal politics as I am, and part of why I’m running is to help change that,� she said.

The Current

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

11

Spotlight on Schools British School of Washington

When we got to the D.C. Central Kitchen this morning we were given a hairnet and a plastic apron each. From the very start I realized that this organisation was very structured. I think everyone from BSW tried their very best. The first thing that my classmates and I did was sort through a pantry. It was very interesting to see the diversity of the foods that have been donated. Next, I ended up sorting tomatoes. All of the food is donated so if a store mislabels something or if it isn’t sold until after most of it goes bad then it can be used. The tomatoes were mostly moldy, mushy and overall rancid. However, the tomatoes we managed to salvage were a miracle because all of this was free. They would have been all thrown away if it hadn’t been for the D.C. Central Kitchen. The next task I set out to do was cutting bread. This job was probably the most enjoyable in the kitchen. You got to see and smell all different types of bread. The kitchen as a whole was a magnificent sight. It was bustling with activity, and the huge pots and pans made me think of feeding giants. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of helping out there and plan on going back soon. — Ava Daugherty, Year 9 London (eighth-grader)

School DISPATCHES

Deal Middle School

The small table outside of Alice Deal Middle School’s cafeteria has been crowded with people every lunch period this week. Librarians have been handing out temporary “READ” tattoos, laminating student’s self-made bookmarks, and encouraging students to participate in Deal’s first ever “Read Week.” Read Week has gone over exceptionally well. Students came to an after-school screening of “Coraline,” based off of Neil Gaiman’s award-winning dark fantasy book and took home key chains designed by a student and made by Deal’s 3-D printer. The Readers’ Choice Awards have been the most popular event by far. Giant posters put up first outside the cafeteria and then inside the library have been up all week, with students writing their favorite authors on one, their favorite books on another, and their favorite series on the last. After looking to see which authors, books, and series were most popular, Deal’s librarians created an online voting system. John Green and Rick Riordan were neck and neck during the entire voting process, but Riordan triumphed. Still, Green won a nod when “The Fault in Our Stars” won Best Book. Hopefully students will take

advantage of the recommendations and continue to read, even as Read Week comes to a close. — Jane Kelly, eighth-grader

Eaton Elementary

The Eaton Eagle Time reporters are back! This week, we will be providing more details about specific Eagle Time classes. As a reminder for our readers, Eagle Time gives third- through fifth-graders the opportunity to take an additional enrichment class once a week. The classes last for eight weeks. Which Eagle Time teaches 9and 10-year-olds how to investigate a crime scene? CSI Eaton! “In CSI Eaton, we learn about fingerprints, how to solve murders, and what ransom notes are,” said Zachary Isaacs, a fourth-grader. Zachary explained that he enjoys the class because he wants to be a detective. “When I was 4 or 5, I wanted to be a detective, and I didn’t get a chance to watch CSI.” Now Zachary is getting a chance to experience the life of a crime scene investigator in a different and interesting way! In Sports Roundtable, students talk about different sports, players and their scoring averages, as well as different teams and whether they believe those teams will win. Christian Malone, a fifth-grader, explains, “I’m enjoying this Eagle Time class because my favorite thing to do outside of school is play sports. I like

when we read articles about different players and teams.” Sports Roundtable has also given Christian a chance to learn about a new sport: hockey! “I am excited to learn about the Capitals!” — Harper Broussard, fifth-grader, and Seif Ahmed, fourth-grader

Edmund Burke School

At Edmund Burke, we have an amazing music program that continues all year long. The students get to pick what they want to take! The music choices are band, where if you play an instrument, you can join and play songs as a group, or chorus, where you can sing in a large group. Both are great. Band is a music class that you can join if you play an instrument or take instrument lessons. It doesn’t matter what instrument you play or what your skill level is because during the year you can learn to improve. In band, the players pick songs every once in a while. Students suggest songs and then vote for the one they want. At the end of each school year, there is a band showcase, which is a concert where all the bands perform the songs they learned throughout the year. To join one of those bands, you will need to try out since there are maximum of 12 people per band. There are several high school and middle school bands with mixed grades and abilities, and they

are a good way to get to know other music lovers. Chorus is the alternative choice, where students sing and can also play an instrument (piano in some songs), although knowing an instrument is not required to join the chorus. The songs are chosen at the beginning of the year and there are field trips to perform in public! — Ian Gaskin, eighth-grader

The Field School

There were a bunch of fun Halloween events leading up to the actual holiday on Friday! The week before Halloween, everybody gathered in the new meetinghouse and watched the Halloween episode of “Modern Family.” On Monday we had a fun school scavenger hunt. There were clues and key words to solve before reaching the end. The scavenger hunt was a big hit, and the top five teams got candy. On Tuesday there was a surprise flash mob led by the dance class. They danced to “Thriller” and added people in the crowd as they went. On Wednesday there was a rock, paper, scissors tournament with the whole school. The winner got a carved pumpkin that said “coolest winner” on it. On Thursday they gave out bags of candy and had some cool dry ice smoke effects. And on Halloween itself, everybody showed up in their costumes! See Dispatches/Page 12

12 Wednesday, November 5, 2014

The Current

DISPATCHES From Page 11 Activities included the annual Halloween parade, a costume contest and other fun holiday-themed activities. The celebration extended to class time. In Latin, we had a Harry Potter scavenger hunt, and in science we created colloids (slime). — Ella Thompson, sixth-grader

Hearst Elementary

A few weeks ago in Ms. Zink’s class, we planted lima beans. We were learning about the plant life cycle and wanted to see it in real life. To grow the beans, we put a wet paper towel in a plastic bag and then put the bean in the paper towel. We taped them to the window so they could get sunlight for photosynthesis. It was exciting because everyone liked watching the lima beans grow each day! — Second-graders

Holy Trinity School

Holy Trinity School got a visit from the President’s Own U.S. Marine String Quartet on Oct. 22. They performed in Holy Trinity Church. Four people performed the violin, viola and cello. They were very talented and played beautiful

music that sounded like it would be more people playing. We heard some very famous music by Mozart and some unique music from all around the world. The musicians told us that they liked to entertain people at parties during dessert. The students and teachers really enjoyed it. Ivan Roksandic said, “I loved the music and the songs from different cultures.� Carolyn Thompson commented, “The music was beautiful, and it looked like it took a lot of practice.� The quartet gave us gifts including pencils, stickers, cardboard travelling men and brochures. At the end there was a surprising performance of “Let It Go� from “Frozen,� and everyone sang along. The string quartet played so well that we think they ought to get even more opportunities to share their talent with other people. Mrs. Tober, our music teacher, really made an effort to set up a visit. Thanks to her, we got to hear a beautiful concert. — Alex Moyer and Catherine Dooley, third-graders

Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation’s Capital

Last Friday, the third-graders celebrated with their families at Chagigat HaChumash (Chumash Celebration). We had a special cere-

mony where we got our fist Chumash (the Torah in book form) from Head of School G’veret Reem, and we visited four stations to learn more about the Torah. When asked about their favorite parts, Jessica, Ilana, and Matthew said their favorite station was the one where they learned about ktav stam, the special writing used in a Sefer Torah (Torah scroll); Jessica wrote the Hebrew alphabet, Ilana wrote her name in fancy letters and Matthew wrote text from the Torah. Matthew said that writing ktav stam is very hard because if you make a mistake on the Torah scroll, you have to bury it and start a new one. Samuel liked the station that showed the similarities and the differences between an Ashkenazi and a Sepharadi Sefer Torah because his mom is Sephardi and his dad is Ashkenazi so they knew all the answers! Amalya liked every station and felt lucky to get her own Chumash as a third-grader! Evan’s favorite part was at the end; after receiving his Chumash, he read it and found out answers to questions in Judaic Studies class. — Jessica Cohen, Samuel Herzberg, Ilana Kissel, Evan Pearlman, Matthew Steindecker and Amalya Zatman, third-graders

spirit of

DFKLHYHPHQW

Maret School

Last Friday, Maret’s fourth grade visited a historical site in Maryland where people have been conducting an archaeological dig for years. Learning about the historical artifacts of London Town was a great experience. Using an archaeologist’s approach, we dug, played archeology bingo and went to the London Town exhibit. My favorite part was digging for artifacts. It was fun because it made me feel what it would be like to be a real archaeologist. Using a trowel and a dustpan, we carefully excavated the plot. In addition to digging, we were able to visit an exhibit. It was really interesting to learn about the colonial artifacts the archaeologists had dug up around London Town — lots of ceramics. We even got to try to assemble the scattered pieces of artifacts, like real archaeologists do in the lab after they dig. London Town was an amazing experience that I would recommend to others. — Keaton Orava, fourth-grader

Murch Elementary

Murch School had its annual Fall Fair on Oct. 25. It was a sunny, warm day, no chance of rain—perfect for an outdoor fair! It took place on the Murch grounds, and this year it seemed bigger than previous years. There were games, rides, food and moon bounces. “My favorite game is the dunk tank,� said third-grader Eli Benatar-Faranesh. Third-grader Stella Shallett agreed with him. And first-grader Ben Holland’s favorite ride was the Sea Dragon. Lots of people came this year. Attendees included lots of Murch families, Ian MacKaye, and people running for school board and other city offices. The fair raises money for the HSA so Murch families and the community can have fun! — Simon Holland, third-grader

National Presbyterian School

The Lady Cardinals made it to the championship game in soccer

this year! This exhilarating game took place at the St. Patrick’s field on Oct. 28. The coaches are Ms. Borgenson and Ms. Simpson. Ms. Borgenson has been coaching the team for three years and this is Ms. Simpson’s first year coaching. They encouraged and coached their team wisely all throughout the season. NPS scored the first goal in the game and the player who scored was fifth-grader Eloise Heimert. NPS was doing extremely well until St. Patrick’s scored its first goal on a penalty kick. NPS was trying to hold on, but then St. Patrick’s scored again, the ball just slipping past the goalie’s fingers. Then it was the second half, and NPS was playing strong. But after a few saves by the goalie, St. Patrick’s, yet again, scored another goal. By then, NPS was down by two goals, so we still needed three more goals to win. That objective slowly changed to needing four more goals to win when St. Patrick’s scored its last and final goal. That was it. St Patrick’s had won. We won second place. The players were proud of themselves for a great season and they turned to they St. Patrick’s team to shake hands. Great season, team! — Elizabeth Boatwright, fifth-grader

Our Lady of Victory School

On Oct. 25 our school had a sock hop. The theme of the sock hop was Sharknado. “Sharknado� is a movie where there are sharks in a tornado attacking land. The sock hop was hosted by the second grade. The whole school was invited. Students came from all grades. There was a DJ there and lots of food and drinks. The kids had fun running around and dancing. Most of the kids wore Halloween costumes. The auditorium was decorated with sharks made by the second grade, spiders and lots of sharkthemed things. There were craft rooms. Kids could decorate a paper shark with special markers. There was also a See Dispatches/Page 13

Washington Episcopal School students love to o lear learn. They are ron nm men that lets kids challenged daily in a balanced, joyful environment be kids. With teachers always instructing – from om books, boo the latest e child hild technology, studios, hallways, and athleticc fields – children reach new levels of achievement. Our students stand d out without witho with out burning b out.

%1/' #0& 5'' (14 ;1745'.( )GPGTCN #FOKUUKQPU 1RGP *QWUGU 6WGUFC[ 0QXGODGT C O 5CVWTFC[ &GEGODGT C O 'CTN[ %JKNFJQQF 1RGP *QWUG (TKFC[ 1EVQDGT C O

%CNN VQ UEJGFWNG C XKUKV VQFC[

:$6+,1*721 (3,6&23$/ 6&+22/ $Q LQGHSHQGHQW FR HGXFDWLRQDO VFKRRO IRU 1XUVHU\ ² *UDGH

xĂˆää ÂˆĂŒĂŒÂ?i >Â?Â?Ăƒ *>Ă€ÂŽĂœ>Ăž] iĂŒÂ…iĂƒ`>] Ă“änÂŁĂˆ N ĂœĂœĂœ°ĂœÂ‡iÂ‡Ăƒ°ÂœĂ€} /RFDWHG DERXW D PLOH IURP WKH '& OLQH DQG PLQXWHV IURP QRUWKHUQ 9LUJLQLD RII 5LYHU 5RDG

A Catholic Elementary School in the Jesuit Tradition

OPEN HOUSE! GRADES PRE-K-4 November 13 | 9-11 am ALL GRADES January 8 | 9-11 am

+RO\ 7ULQLW\ 1325 36th Street, NW Washington, DC 20007

:$6+,1*721 '& www.htsdc.org $ &DWKROLF (OHPHQWDU\ 6FKRRO LQ WKH -HVXLW 7UDGLWLRQ 202-337-2339 admissions@htsdc.org

The Current

DISPATCHES From Page 12 beanbag toss and a game where kids tossed a fake eyeball into a cauldron. I have not seen the “Sharknado” movie but I like the theme. Everyone had so much fun. — Nicholas, second-grader

Ross Elementary

This week is pretty jam-packed. Geoplunge practice should be happening at lunch. The second-graders will be having their Learning Celebrations. They just finished their books about different birds. The fourth- and fifth-graders went on a field trip to the National Geographic Museum. We got to see a presentation on Mars and see the models of the rovers — Curiosity, Spirit, and Opportunity. We also saw exhibits about food and the Spinosaurus. We are having a Civil War reenactment. Soon we will be Civil War geeks. In our library class we read about African-Americans in the Civil War. We also talk about being a black soldier in the Civil War. Some of us did reviews like a book review of the article we read. The Animal Rescue League is coming to inform us on animal health and how animals should be treated. They gave our library some free books about animals. Also, Mr. Flanagan, our librarian, has a cool

exhibit about animals called “Stand Up Against Animal Cruelty.” — Sydney Shepard, fifth-grader

St. Albans School

At St. Albans, we have a chorus for seventh and eighth grades, run by Mr. Benjamin Hutto and Mr. Charles Bowers. Rehearsal is three times every seven school days. One of the rehearsals is at National Cathedral, which is our sister school. There is a large diversity of pieces that we sing. My favorite piece that we are singing is “Like a Mighty Stream.” In this piece, the girls from NCS sing the part for the altos and sopranos, and the St. Albans boys sing the parts for tenors and basses. The chorus is working really hard to prepare for our next performance. We will be singing a piece called “Sons of Art” in our lower school chapel. After the performance, we will work even harder for our concerts in the National Cathedral. Our first concert this year in the Cathedral will be our annual Lessons and Carols Cathedral service on Dec. 18. It is clear that we have a lot of work ahead. But with hard work and determination, the seventh- and eighth-grade chorus will have one of its most melodious years ever. — Julian Escoto, Form II (eighth-grader)

St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School

On Oct. 29, the eighth grade had

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

the privilege of going to a rehearsal of “La bohème,” an opera by Giacomo Puccini about a tragic relationship between a poet and a seamstress. We all gathered at the Kennedy Center and watched the talent-

ed singers, accompanied by a magnificent orchestra. The eighth grade has been studying operas in music class for the past few weeks. We studied the voice ranges of different singers,

13

how the different voices sound, how an opera is composed and what an opera consists of. Using what we have learned, each class is assigned organizing their own “operas.” We See Dispatches/Page 14

“The Beginning is the Most Important Part of the Work” —Plato

Beauvoir, the National Cathedral Elementary School invites you to attend an Admissions Open House: Sunday, November 9 at 1:00pm Tuesday, December 9 at 9:15am Register for our Open Houses and Tours online at www.beauvoirschool.org or call 202-537-6493 3500 Woodley Road, NW · Washington, DC 20016 · www.beauvoirschool.org

14 Wednesday, November 5, 2014

The Current

Northwest Real Estate DISPATCHES From Page 13 have to put ourselves in the mindset of composers, librettists and singers in an opera, and when we are done, the finished product will be videotaped and shown to other classes. Each of us has to come up with our own aria, or solo song, and perform it in our operas. From love stories to stories about toys coming to life, each opera will be unique and full of life with drama and singing. Seeing “La bohèmeâ€? live has inspired us in the midst of making our own operas come to life. Our study of the opera helped us think of the opera on a new level, because we got to think about what was happening in the opera and how it resembled what we studied. — Sara Roberts, eighth-grader

San Miguel School

My name is JosĂŠ and I am 13 years old. I am an eighth-grade student at San Miguel School in Shepherd Park. I was born in Washington, but my parents were born in Honduras. In my family we celebrate our heritage by eating Honduran food (like baleadas), watching the national soccer team and listening to Honduran folk music. At San Miguel School, we also celebrate culture and heritage. My

classmates at San Miguel School are also of Hispanic descent. They represent different countries including Guatemala, Paraguay, Honduras, El Salvador, Argentina, Mexico, Peru and the Dominican Republic. Last week, we celebrated our Hispanic heritage at San Miguel. We started in art class with Mrs. Aguilar, painting folk images on canvas. When we finished, she attached them together and created a carpet of all the paintings. In my language arts class, we read a story called “The Gentleman of Rio Medioâ€? by Juan A.A. Sedillo. I really liked it. We also had a career day with presentations by successful Hispanics. They talked about their background, education and work, and how we can be successful like them. My favorite was the director of a local radio station. We ended the week with a Mass and fiesta at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Silver Spring. The fiesta included traditional foods, our artwork, family artifacts and dancing. It was awesome! After, I felt even more proud of my Honduran heritage. — JosĂŠ Melendez, eighth-grader

School Without Walls High School

The School Without Walls community enjoyed spirit week last week! Beginning on Monday, a

schoolwide competition launched between grade levels to determine which grade could accumulate the most “spirit points.� These points could be earned through theme dress day participation or competitions at the pep rally. Each grade level decorated a floor of the school with streamers, posters and other fun ornaments. The seniors and juniors used their class colors as the theme: red for class of 2015 and gold for 2016. The underclassmen chose jungle and Halloween themes. The sophomores utilized green paper to create their jungle, while the freshmen used spider webs and skeletons. For the whole week, each day had a different dress theme. On Monday, students wore all different types of pajamas. Tuesday was the pep rally, and students (also faculty) were decked out in their class colors. Each class presented a chant and had students compete in games. Wednesday’s theme was twin day; many students wore matching outfits. On Thursday, we had a throwback to the ’60’s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. To end the week, each class wore a different theme. The seniors ruled the school as royalty, the juniors saved the day as superheroes, the sophomores were animals, and the freshmen did a “black-out.� The seniors earned the most spirit points, but all students

enjoyed the fun activities that bring us together as a community. — Montana Lee, ninth-grader

Sheridan School

In first grade at Sheridan, we are learning about communities, maps and geometry. Communities do things together like take care of each other and the community. All kinds of people and kids make up a community. In the beginning of the year we made a Community Covenant so that everybody knew how to treat each other, and how to care of each other. We’re also learning about maps. Maps help us know how to go places. For our map project we looked at a map of the classroom. Things on the map, like drawings of sponges, helped us find things in the classroom. In first grade we have Buddy Time with the sixth grade. We play games like foursquare, do art or read books together. Sometimes we just talk to find out the kinds of things we have in common. Right now in math we are adding. Some of the problems we get are really hard, but we figure them out by adding up the different values or counting them. Soon we are going to learn geometry. At recess we play soccer or basketball or we do stuff by ourselves. Lunch is delicious and eating is the

best part of the day, especially when we celebrate a birthday and we make and eat Rice Krispies treats. — Merritt Kelso, Beatrix Carter and Nathan David, first-graders

Washington Latin Public Charter School

On Sept. 30, Washington Latin welcomed author Donal Ryan to our campus. Ryan is an Irish novelist who wrote “The Thing About December,� a book being explored by Samuel Leonard’s 11th-grade English class. He spoke very plainly about how much “The Thing About December� meant to him. The book was inspired by a friend on the Autism spectrum whom Ryan taught to drive. “It’s about loneliness,� Ryan told us, “and the terrible consequences, and living a life without love.� Ryan admitted to the group that when he first began writing, he would burn the finished works. He said he did this because by burning his writings they would cease to exist entirely. “I was ashamed of them,� he said. It took the encouragement of a woman named Anne Marie to set him on the path of writing. She kept him on track and refused to allow him to allow himself to quit. “I got obsessed with creating something out of nothing, out of words.� — Tessa Torgovitsky, 12th-grader

&UHVWZRRG :DVKLQJWRQ '& <RXU 'UHDP +RPH :DLWLQJ )RU <RX

)HDWXULQJ DOPRVW VI RI OLYLQJ VSDFH EHDXWLIXO VSDFLRXV EHGURRPV XSGDWHG EDWKV +DUGZRRG ÀRRUV ¿UHSODFH SRFNHW GRRUV LQ OLYLQJ URRP GLQLQJ URRP *UDQLWH FRXQWHUWRSV DQG VWDLQOHVV VWHHO DSSOLDQFHV )URQW FRYHUHG SRUFK WZR UHDU FRYHUHG SRUFKHV FDU JDUDJH SDUNLQJ SOXV RII VWUHHW SDUNLQJ 1HZ UXEEHU URRI QHZ ZLQGRZV WKURXJKRXW

KWWS 7ULQLW\/-HQQLQJV FRP SDJHV GHFDWXUVW +HUH IRU \RX KRXUV GD\V D ZHHN &DOO $Q\WLPH :LVFRQVLQ $YH 1: 6XLWH & :DVKLQJWRQ '& 2I¿FH ‡ &HOO :HE ZZZ WULQLW\OMHQQLQJV FRP ‡ ( PDLO WULQLW\OMHQQLQJV#WOMO FRP

A Look at the Market in Northwest Washington

November 5, 2014 â– Page 15

Shaw condos pay tribute to site’s industrial origins

N

ew mixed-use buildings are rapidly filling empty sites in the area around the 9:30 Club, as developers take

ON THE MARKET kat luceRo

advantage of the music institution’s popularity and the nightlife surrounding this section of Shaw. And by next year, count on a movie theater as well as more retailers and restaurants to add a jolt of vitality throughout the day. Homebuyers seeking to take root in the midst of this entertainment hub can nab one of Atlantic Plumbing’s condos for sale at 2030 8th St. They’re part of a mixed-use project by JBG Cos. and Walton Street Capital that will also include a Landmark Theatre below rental apartments in a larger building across the street. The six-story building under construction at 2030 8th will offer 62 units, with a third of the residences already sold, according to JBG’s Matt Blocher. Five floors, including the penthouse level with private terraces, will be dedicated to residents. On sale

are one-bedrooms (one bath) and twobedrooms (two baths) ranging from the upper $300,000s to $2,000,000. The development is expected to debut next spring. The name Atlantic Plumbing is a nod to the area’s industrial roots, including the namesake plumbing supply factory that once stood at the intersection of 8th and V streets. To reflect that heritage in the design, developers looked to Morris Adjmi Architects, a New York-based firm that specializes in industrial architecture with a contemporary twist — as demonstrated by recently completed developments in Manhattan’s Tribeca and SoHo neighborhoods, industrial-themed areas that attract the trendy set. For Shaw’s new condo building, the firm chose clean lines for the facade, which is mostly dic-

Renderings courtesy of McWilliams/Ballard

Condos at the Atlantic Plumbing site will range in price from the upper $300,000s to $2,000,000. tated by expansive windows in each residence. These simple themes repeat in the interior and are accented by sophisticated touches such as natural-finish hardwood floors, custom cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, as well as floating vanities, large mirrors and porcelain-tile-covered walls and floors in the bathrooms. And since the location is close to entertainment venues, building engineers outfitted each unit with material to ward off outside noise, said Blocher. A rooftop lounge complete with kitchen and bar is among the ame-

Selling The Area’s Finest Properties

Modern Elegance

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

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

Captivating

Chevy Chase, MD. New home w/uncompromised quality & designer finishes. 3 finished levels Stunning kitchen, 5 BRs, 4.5 BAs. Garage. Ideally located. $1,939,000

Marina Krapiva  301-792-5681

Graceful Oasis

Woodley/Cleveland Park. Totally renovated Colonial w/flow, light & space. 5 BRs, 3 BAs, 2 HBAs. Garden rm, frpl. LL rec rm. Portico, side patio. 2 car garage. Landscaped lot. $1,879,000

Lynn Bulmer 202-257-2410

nities at Atlantic Plumbing. There will also be a roof deck landscaped with ivy, small trees and grass, according to renderings, and the building will have a fitness center, full-service concierge and reserved garage parking. In addition to housing the lobby, the building’s street-level space has been designed to accommodate two restaurants. The larger of the two spots has a dedicated al fresco spot across from the 9:30 Club.

Located at 2030 8th St., the Atlantic Plumbing condominium building will offer one-bedroom, one-bath and two-bedroom, twobath units ranging from the upper $300,000s to $2,000,000. Monthly homeowner fees will vary at approximately $0.65 per square foot. To schedule a consultation, contact McWilliams/Ballard at sales@2030ap.com or 202-7928880. For more details on the upcoming building, visit 2030ap. com.

% )&$ #/ % * &+ * +##/ .' % ' & $ !% # , #+. +00! ) &- ( + - #" !% ( #&) * # +% (/

($ ! 4 5 #)& - ! #&) *) 2) * ) "!* !"!% )*&, *&%)

)*&( '( ' )' .' % * ( # !# ' &' % *& # (

-!* ( % &&() *& .* $ 16 - &, (&+% -!% &- ** 3 ( ( '#+) &9 )*( * ' ("!% ) , ( # () '(!%

Stately & Charming

Chevy Chase, MD Grand style so close in. Exciting floor plan w/bright open spaces on 4 levels. Pristine condition. 6 BRs, 4.5 BAs Picturesque street short stroll to dwntwn Bethesda, Crescent Trail. $1,860,000

Eric Murtagh  301-652-8971

7RVQYP &QYPVQYP

Storybook Charm

Palisades. Classic bungalow w/2 BRs, BA on 1st flr. 2 BRs, 1 BA up. Sep. DR, brkfst area, frpl. Large LL w/3rd BA. 1 car garage. Near to Crescent Trail, shops & restaurants. $849,000

Nancy Hammond 202-262-5374

Sparkling & Sunny

Cleveland Park. Large, sunny 1 bedroom at The Wilshire Park. Updated kitchen & bath. New appliances. Refinished hrdwd floors. $289,000

Laura McCaffrey 301-641-4456

## / ) &''!% ( )* +( %*) 3 4 #& " %# / *(& 8 7 #& ")

5HDOWRU *URXS %HWKHVGD ³$OO 3RLQWV´ 2I¿FH ',5(&7

VXVDQMDTXHW#DRO FRP +DEOD HVSDxRO ‡ 3DUOH IUDQoDLV

.GCTP /QTG #V

YYY 'XGTU%Q EQO

7KLQNLQJ RI EX\LQJ RU VHOOLQJ" &DOO 6XVDQ 72'$< IRU D FRQÂżGHQWLDO FRQVXOWDWLRQ DQG FRPSOLPHQWDU\ &RPSDUDWLYH 0DUNHW $QDO\VLV RI \RXU KRPHÂśV IDLU PDUNHW YDOXH

16 Wednesday, November 5, 2014

d

The Current

f

Northwest Real Estate ELECTION From Page 1 with a focus on affordable housing and jobs; and building an open and efficient government. Bowser addressed her victory speech last night directly to Washingtonians, saying, “I heard your aspirations, and what you wanted to see for the future of the city, and I pledge tonight that we’re going to get it done together.� Catania, an independent and atlarge council member, was Bowser’s top general-election challenger and would have been the city’s first white mayor in the Home Rule era — as well as its first gay mayor and the first non-Democrat to lead the city. He portrayed himself as an effective reformer and Bowser as a lightweight member of the Democratic establishment, but he struggled with his own reputation for being at times stubborn and hot-headed. “The campaign did not end the way we had hoped,� Catania told his supporters last night and congratulated Bowser on “a well-run race.� Catania’s performance was strongest in wards 2, 3 and 6, which he won with comfortable margins. However, the city saw a less pronounced geographical division than in the race that ushered in Gray over Adrian Fenty four years ago in the Democratic primary. Yesterday, Catania led Bowser 52 percent to 38 in Ward 2 and 51 percent to 39 percent in Ward 3, in a three-way race; he also narrowly won Ward 6. In 2010’s two-way race, Gray managed only 27 percent of the votes in Ward 2 to Fenty’s 72

percent, and just 20 percent in Ward 3 to Fenty’s 79 percent. Bowser won her home ward and wards 5, 7 and 8 handily; Catania gathered only 15 percent of the vote east of the Anacostia River and less than 30 percent in wards 4 and 5. She also took Ward 1 with 48 percent of the vote. Bowser was Fenty’s hand-picked successor for his former Ward 4 council seat, yet Catania’s style more closely resembled the former mayor’s no-compromise, results-driven approach that has played particularly well in affluent sections of the city. While Bowser’s campaign did not emphasize sweeping changes she intends to make to the city, she has pledged to appoint a new deputy mayor for greater economic opportunity who will work with the District’s poorest communities. On school reform, a key issue of the campaign, Bowser signaled that she intends to focus on replicating middle school excellence across the school system. By 2020, Bowser plans to transform middle schools through building construction and renovations as well as revamped curricular and extracurricular offerings. As she pursues those improvements, Bowser hopes to retain D.C. Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson, a decision she has described as “the best way to ensure the District’s reform efforts move forward.� Meanwhile, in the five-way attorney general contest, former Venable LLP managing partner Karl Racine was the winner by a wide margin, winning 37 percent of the vote. Edward “Smitty� Smith earned 19 percent; Lorie Masters, 14 percent; Paul Zukerberg, 13 percent; and

Lateefah Williams, 12 percent. In the at-large council contest, for which two seats were available, Democrat Anita Bonds coasted to re-election with 24 percent of the vote. The other seat — reserved for a non-Democrat and currently held by Catania — went to independent Elissa Silverman, a policy analyst and former journalist who challenged Bonds as a Democrat in a 2013 special election. She earned 12 percent of the vote in the pick-two race. Of the other 13 candidates, only three earned above 5 percent of the vote: shadow U.S. Sen. Michael D. Brown, Robert White, former aide to D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton; and Courtney Snowden, a lobbyist. Meanwhile, D.C. voters favored legalizing marijuana under Initiative 71 by a margin of 65 percent to 28 percent, though the measure will still face hurdles to implementation: review by Congress and, if it makes it that far, a detailed local process of establishing marijuana regulations. In other races, Laura Wilson Phelan won a State Board of Education seat in Ward 1 and Ruth Wattenberg won in Ward 3. D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, incoming Ward 1 Council member Brianne Nadeau and Ward 3 Council member Mary Cheh each took more than 70 percent of the vote in their races. Paul Strauss was re-elected shadow U.S. senator and Franklin Garcia was elected shadow U.S. representative. Not counting absentee or special ballots, which had not yet been counted yesterday, turnout was listed as about 149,000, or roughly 32 percent of registered voters.

SIMPLER. MORE PERSONALIZED. LESS CONFUSING. Call Wendy Lee—your single point of contact for your next home purchase or refinance. Wendy Lee NMLS# 356708

CALL WENDY LEE 240.669.2426 EMAIL wlee@capitalbankmd.com Capital Bank, N.A. NMLS# 401599 One Church Street, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20850 301.468.8848 | www.capitalbankmd.com

TENLEY: Mixed-use plan approved From Page 3

needs addressed.� While it’s common for communities to use zoning relief as leverage to address other grievances with a project, this approach generally comes in the form of design changes rather than additional conditions for the city to enforce. Neighborhood commissioner Jonathan Bender wrote in an email to The Current that he would have preferred to see the board incorporate the full agreement into its order. But he added that the signed contract with Economides still stands, and

includes language saying that its provisions can be enforced by arbitration. The board did incorporate two of the commission’s terms: designation of a transportation management coordinator for the property, and a requirement that retail tenants “actively discourage� their customers from parking illegally. These conditions are enforceable by D.C. zoning authorities. Brown has said previously that securing building permits will likely take six to nine months, with construction beginning in late spring or summer 2015.

MARIJUANA: Legislation mulled From Page 1

roughly the same rate. These arrests can sometimes alter life trajectories, causing students to lose their financial aid and drop out of school, or making it more difficult to find future employment. “I want people to understand that this is not a windfall for the District of Columbia,� Grosso said of his legislation. “This is not about the money. This is about criminal justice.� Grosso also argued that revenue gained by taxing adult marijuana use could fund anti-drug programs for young people. He speculated that the money could pay “not just for prevention, but also for early detection of substance abuse and treatment early in these children’s lives.� In testimony supportive of the bill, Robert Capecchi of the Marijuana Policy Project made the case that the legislation would improve public health: “Through proper regulation, the city can ensure that marijuana sold is grown free of contaminants and properly labeled so that consumers are educated

about the product they are ingesting.� One controversial question at the hearing, raised by at-large Council member Vincent Orange, was whether legalizing marijuana for adults encourages young people to use the drug. “Kids want to do what they see that adults are capable of doing. If adults are doing marijuana, they’re going to want it, too,� said Christine Miller, an expert on the molecular neuroscience of schizophrenia who testified as a public witness. Miller also said that European countries with liberalized marijuana laws have higher rates of use among young people. But physician G. Malik Burnett and other witnesses sounded less worried about the bill’s consequences for children and teenagers. He argued that legalizing marijuana would allow adults to model responsible use and permit the government to establish clear restrictions. “By effectively regulating it, we can ensure that only people over the age of 21 are able to get it,� Burnett said.

3$/,6$'(6 6&277 32/.

63(&,$/,=,1* ,1 3$/,6$'(6 )2;+$// 3523(57,(6 0$&$57+85 &2857 1: This bright and spacious 4BR/3.5BA house was built in 2000. It is located in a wonderful cul de sac community consisting of 11 homes, all built in a Victorian style.  The modern kitchen has a pass through to a comfortable dining room with bay window. The large living room with fireplace, has warm southern light coming through 3 French door/ windows that overlook the deck and fenced backyard. A family room/den and powder room complete the main floor. The master bedroom suite has tray ceilings and lots of closets. The master bath offers double sinks and separate bath and shower. An additional two bedrooms and an office space complete the second floor. The full basement offers a large, sunny family room with a private bedroom, hall bath, and a bright laundry room. There is a garage and driveway for off street parking. This lovely home is truly in move in condition, freshly painted, refinished hardwood floors, and beautiful new tile added to the lower level. Macarthur Courts offers a fabulous  location, close to restaurants, work and schools. It is two blocks to Key School and adjacent to Battery Kemble Park. Convenient to recreational biking and hiking trails. Located only a short drive to downtown, uptown, Chain Bridge, Key Bridge, Clara Barton to the Beltway. Open House Saturday and Sunday 1-4. Offered at $1,095,000

6FRWW 3RON VFRWW SRON#ORQJDQGIRVWHU FRP

:LVFRQVLQ $YH 1: :DVKLQJWRQ '&

Š

The CurrenT

Wednesday, november 5, 2014 17

ColdwellBanker

®

CBMove.com

Kalorama – 1820 Kalorama Square NW. Elegant Kalorama Square townhouse overlooking quiet, sunny Mitchell Park. Elevator goes to all levels. Large kitchen, private terrace. 2 garage spaces. 24-hr front desk. Outdoor pool. 4500 sq. ft. (floor plan). Blocks to Rock Creek Park, Phillips Collection, Dupont Metro. $2,550,000.

Kalorama – 2206 Decatur Place NW, Washington DC. “The Coach House” – an extraordinary detached carriage house in the heart of Embassy Row. Beautifully renovated, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath luxury condo alternative steps from Dupont shops/dining. Lovely garden with patio, and parking for 2+ cars! $2,249,000.

Palisades Park – 1535 22nd Street N. Stunning, bright 3BR, 3FB, 2 half-bath Taylor model TH with Potomac River views in desirable Palisades Park! Hardwood floors, 2 FPs, 2 decks, walls of arched windows. Close to Metro, 66, Georgetown, and Downtown. $1,199,000.

Old Town Alexandria – 404 S Royal St, Alexandria, VA. Profiled in The Washington Post and listed in the National Registry, the restored Seaton House c. 1861 boasts exquisite finishes, a high-end kitchen, and a luxurious master suite in the desirable Southeast quadrant. 2/3 bedrooms + 2.5 baths. $1,039,000.

Marin Hagen 202.257.2339 Sylvia Bergstrom 202.262.3730 CBMove.com/DC8462632

Michael J. Schaeffer 202.491.5910 CBMove.com/DC8492130

Michael J. Schaeffer 202.491.5910 CBMove.com/AR8428713

Nancy Perkins 703.402.5599 CBMove.com/AX8447178

Alexandria – 502 Ivy Circle, Alexandria, VA. Gracious home on cul-de-sac enjoys great floor plan, spacious additions, updated open kitchen, master suite, rec room, storage, & large fenced yard. 3 bedrooms + 3.5 baths + 3 car driveway. Walk to Metro and Old Town. Easy DC commute. $1,085,000. Nancy Perkins 703.402.5599 CBMove.com/AX8407079

Palisades – 4441 MacArthur Boulevard NW. Sleek, renov home w/pretty garden. Viking/Subzero. LR w/WBF, built-ins. BR2 upstairs currently used as chic dressing room/office. BR3 has a FP & built-ins. Gym was garage, can be again. Convenient to Safeway, Macarthur Wine & Beverage, CVS, Black Salt, more. $969,000. Marin Hagen 202.257.2339 Sylvia Bergstrom 202.262.3730 CBMove.com/DC8476365

Alexandria 703.518.8300 Dupont 202.387.6180

Our Internet Marketing Strategy drives over 16 million potential buyers to our listings The Thousand Report, Real Trends/Wall Street Journal

Kalorama – 2115 S Street NW #3A. Sunny, 2level Penthouse in heart of Kalorama. Private balcony/bay windows. Monument views. Near Red Line, Rock Crk Pk, Dupont amenities, 14th/17th Street corridors. ½ block to Mitchell Pk. 1,300 sf (flr plan). Vaulted ceilgs, wood burning fplc, skylights, hdwds, W/D, new heat pump. $669,900. Marin Hagen 202.257.2339 Sylvia Bergstrom 202.262.3730 CBMove.com/DC8449367

Dupont – 1900 S Street NW #101. Gorgeous full 1BR home in sought after 1900. Marble entry foyer with gleaming wood floors, kitchen with 42 inch cabinets, stainless appliances, large BA and BR. This home is first floor but up about 12 or so feet from the ground. Low condo fee and just steps to Glen Market, Conn Ave & 17th St. shopping & Dupont Cir Metro! $409,000. John Edelmann 202.423.6900 CBMove.com/DC8493517

Bethesda 301.718.0010 Georgetown 202.333.6100

Burleith – 3813 T Street NW. Rarely available expanded home on coveted best block in Burleith! 2100 sf (floor plan). Custom built-ins. French doors to private flagstone patio & fenced yard perfect for playing/garden. Large BR's. Newer windows/custom shutters. Finished LL w/FB, Rec room. 1-car garage. $999,500. Marin Hagen 202.257.2339 Sylvia Bergstrom 202.262.3730 CBMove.com/DC8477784

The Palisades – 4570 MacArthur Boulevard #106. Chic 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom w/Sun-filled windows, Open floor plan & Gourmet Kitchen w/ stainless steel. Condo fee includes all utilities & reserved parking! Near restaurants, retail & Georgetown! MUST SEE! $225,000. Terri Neff Metin 202.256.2163 CBMove.com/DC8388964

Capitol Hill 202.547.3525 CBMove.com

18 Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Wednesday, Nov. 5

Wednesday november 5 Class ■The Georgetown Library will present a yoga class. 7:15 p.m. Free; reservations required. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. erika.rydberg@dc.gov. Concerts ■The Kids Euro Festival 2014 will feature a concert by Greek concert pianist Aglaia Koras. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■“Communion DC� will feature upand-coming musical acts Highasakite, Count This Penny and Louis Weeks. 8:30 p.m. $9.50 to $15. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■Fuminori Nakamura will discuss his crime novel “Last Winter We Parted.� 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3871400. ■Jake Halpern will discuss his book “Bad Paper: Chasing Debt From Wall Street to the Underworld.� 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■The McCabe Lecture Series will feature a talk on “The Case for Reparations� by American writer, journalist and educator Ta-Nehisi Coates, a senior editor and blogger for The Atlantic and author of “The Beautiful Struggle.� 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 1, Ward Circle Building, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-3634. ■The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund will present a talk on “Preserving a Legacy of Service.� 7 p.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-724-8698. ■Michelle Jacoby, founder and CEO of DC Matchmaking, will discuss “The Struggle Is Real: Online Dating as a Grad Stu-

&

Events Entertainment dent in D.C.� 7 to 10 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. ■“Technology and the Entrepreneur: The Ever-Evolving Landscape of the Music Industry� will feature Casey Rae of the Future of Music Coalition and Panos Panay of the Berklee Institute for Creative Entrepreneurship and Sonicbids. 7:30 p.m. Free. Montpelier Room, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202-707-5502. ■A panel discussion on the rising tide of anti-Semitism in the United States and abroad will feature Ira Forman, U.S. Department of State special envoy to monitor and combat anti-Semitism; Andrew Baker, director of international Jewish Affairs for the American Jewish Committee; and Michael Brenner, distinguished historian in residence and director of the Center for Israel Studies at American University. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations required. Lecture Hall 2, Ward Circle Building, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. american.edu/cas/israelstudies/rsvp. ■Jewish National Fund will host a talk by Gideon Meir, Israeli ambassador to Italy from 2006 to 2011, as part of the group’s “Positively Israel� campaign to promote a positive dialogue about Israel. 8 p.m. Free. Room 221, Funger Hall, George Washington University, 2121 I St. NW. jnf.org. Films ■American University’s “Movies That Matter� series will feature Gary Griffin’s film “Listopad,� about an unlikely trio of friends who join the front lines of a student demonstration in the streets of Prague. A discussion will follow. 7 p.m. Free. Forman Theater, McKinley Building, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. listopadfilm.com. ■The Programmer’s Choice series will feature the 2014 documentary “Harmonland,� about the cross-country tour undertaken by “Community� creator and showrunner Dan Harmon after he was dumped from his own television show. 8 p.m. $6.50 to $11.75. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-6000. Reading ■The Visiting Writers Series will present a poetry reading by author, poet and playwright Patricia Smith. 8 to 10 p.m. Free. Conference Room 4, Mary Graydon Center, American University, 4400 Massa-

$QWLTXH

0$5.(73/$&( ,Q )UHGHULFN 0G

$ IXQ SODFH WR VKRS IRU RYHU \HDUV ZLWK HYHU FKDQJLQJ DQG XQLTXH PHUFKDQGLVH

110 Dealers a great source for ‌ Antiques & Collectibles 'VSOJUVSF t "SU 3FDPSET t $JWJM 8BS *UFNT 5FYUJMFT t 2VJMUT t 3FDPSET 1PUUFSZ t "EWFSUJTJOH

301-662-9173 5862 Urbana Pike (Route 355 So.) Frederick, MD 21704

oldgloryantiques.com Open Daily 10-6 ‘Late’ Thursday ‘til 8 pm

The Current

chusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-2972. Sporting event â– The Washington Wizards will play the Indiana Pacers. 8 p.m. $25 to $322. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000. Thursday, Nov. 6 Thursday november 6 Children’s programs â– Laura Gehl will discuss her book “One Big Pair of Underwearâ€? (for ages 4 through 6). 10:30 a.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919. â– Julie Salamon will discuss her book “Cat in the Cityâ€? (for ages 9 through 12). 7 p.m. Free. Children & Teens Department, Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Classes â– Washington National Opera music director Philippe Auguin will lead a master class with emerging artists from the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artists Program, among others. 7 p.m. $12. Terrace Gallery, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– The Institute for Spiritual Development will present a three-night workshop on “Learn to Lead Guided Group Meditations.â€? 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. $22 per class. Institute for Spiritual Development, 5419 Sherier Place NW. isd-dc.org. The class will continue Nov. 13 and 20. Concerts â– The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library will host the monthly Brown Bag Concert chamber music series. Noon. Free. Room A-5, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-7271291. â– The National Symphony Orchestra and cellist Claudio BohĂłrquez will perform works by Prokofiev, Brahms and Haydn. 7 p.m. $10 to $85. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance will repeat Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. â– Singer-songwriter Eric Hutchinson (shown) will perform with special guests Tristan Prettyman and Nick Howard. 7:30 p.m. $25 to $28. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-987-6487.

OHYHODQG 3DUN &&RQJUHJDWLRQDO 8&& & 3OHDVH MRLQ XV IRU D EHQHĂ€W FRQFHUW

7KH $UPHG 0DQ $ 0DVV IRU 3HDFH E\ .DUO -HQNLQV 6DWXUGD\ 1RYHPEHU DW SP 5HFHSWLRQ IROORZLQJ /RZHOO 6W 1: ‡ :DVKLQJWRQ '& 6XJJHVWHG GRQDWLRQ WR EHQHÀW WKH +RPHOHVV 9HWHUDQV 3URJUDPV RI )ULHQGVKLS 3ODFH 5693 WKHDUPHGPDQ HYHQWEULWH FRP RU ZZZ )ULHQGVKLS3ODFH RUJ ‡ ZZZ FSFFKXUFK RUJ

Thursday, november 6 â– Discussion: Broadcast journalist, syndicated columnist, investigative reporter and author Amy Goodman will discuss “Independent Media in a Time of War and Elections.â€? 6 to 8:30 p.m. $20 to $25. Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-2327363. â– Vocal Arts DC will present South African soprano Pretty Yende performing works by Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, Debussy, Meyerbeer, Liszt and GimĂŠnez. 7:30 p.m. $50. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– Keily Levy and Joan Cushing will perform torch songs, show tunes and blues numbers. 8 p.m. Free. Middle C Music, 4530 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-244-7326. â– The Dirty River Boys and Shane Speal will perform. 8:30 p.m. $12 to $15. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures â– The second annual World War II Memorial Legacy Lecture will feature British author, journalist and broadcaster Max Hastings discussing “A 21st Century View of the Greatest Conflict in History.â€? 9 to 10:15 a.m. Free; reservations required. Lincoln Hall Auditorium, National Defense University, Fort McNair, 300 5th Ave. SW. wwiimemorialfriends.org. â– Jessica L. Adler, assistant professor of history and health policy and management at Florida International University, will discuss “World War I and the Birth of the United States Veterans’ Hospital System.â€? Noon. Free. Room G-25, Research Center, National Archives Building, Pennsylvania Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. â– Georgetown University professor Rafael Frankel will discuss “Lessons From the Latest War: What the Future Holds for the Israeli-Islamist Conflict.â€? Noon. Free; reservations requested. Copley Formal Lounge, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. pjc.georgetown.edu. â– Experts from the American University Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies will offer post-election analysis. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Free. Kay Spiritual Life Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-3320. â– A “Literary Lunchâ€? will feature a talk by author, psychotherapist, spin instructor and extreme athlete Rebecca Alexander on her book “Not Fade Away: A Memoir of Senses Lost and Found.â€? Noon to 2 p.m. $50. Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. washingtondcjcc.org. â– Brigitte DaprĂ , director of exhibitions

and loans for the Superintendency of Cultural Heritage for the City and the Museums of Naples and the Royal Palace of Caserta, will discuss “Titian’s ‘DanaÍ’ During World War II.â€? 1 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. â– A showcase will feature 16 writers from the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program. 1 to 6 p.m. Free. Montpelier Room, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202-707-5394. â– The Palisades Village Book Club will discuss “The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bearsâ€? by Dinaw Mengestu. 1:30 p.m. Free. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. 202-282-3139. â– The Literary Book Club will discuss “An Officer and a Spyâ€? by Robert Harris. 2:30 p.m. Free. Room 220, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. â– Eric Herron, professor of political science at West Virginia University, will discuss “Elections Under Crisis: Evaluating Ukraine’s Parliamentary Vote.â€? 4 to 5 p.m. Free; reservations required. Suite 412, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. go.gwu.edu/herron. â– The Tenleytown Historical Society and the Friends of the Tenley-Friendship Library will host a book talk by Richard Striner, author of “Washington and Baltimore Art Deco: A Design History of Neighboring Cities.â€? 6 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202727-1488. â– Visiting artist Michelle Grabner will discuss her work with particular attention to her most recent piece with Brad Killam, “My Oyster #7.â€? 6 p.m. Free. American University Museum, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-1300. â– Executive director Jack Warren will discuss rum distilling during the Revolutionary War, and Lyons Distilling Co. of St. Michaels, Md., will present samples. 6 p.m. $15; reservations required. Society of the Cincinnati, Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-785-2040. â– The “Voices of American Designâ€? series will feature a talk by Stephanie Odegard on the role of beauty, social responsibility and environmental concerns in her textile work. 6 p.m. $10; reservations required. George Washington University Museum and the Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. museum.gwu.edu. â– Theron Westervelt of the Library of Congress will discuss efforts to acquire and manage e-books and e-serials. 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Auditorium, Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St. NW. www.iicwashington.esteri.it. â– The Mystery Book Group will discuss “Billy Boyleâ€? by James R. Benn. 6:30 p.m. Free. Barnes & Noble, 555 12th St. NW. 202-347-0176. â– Bridgett Davis and Maxine Clair will discuss their respective books “Into the Go-Slowâ€? and “Imagine This: Creating the Work You Loveâ€? in conversation with novelist Tayari Jones. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. ■“Rising Waters,â€? a panel discussion on the Chesapeake Bay coastal communities in Maryland and Virginia, will feature Mark Bryer, director of the Chesapeake Bay Program at the Nature Conservancy; Sandra Cannon-Brown, adjunct professorial lecturer at American University; Vicky See Events/Page 19

Continued From Page 18 Carrasco, coastal communities specialist at Maryland Sea Grant Extension; and Victoria Chanse, assistant professor at the University of Maryland. 6:30 to 8 p.m. $12 to $20; reservations required. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-2722448. ■“Beers and Banter� will feature a conversation with Helen Hayes Award winner Louis Butelli, who plays Cassius in the Folger Theatre production of “Julius Caesar.� 6:30 p.m. $15. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu. ■Alan H. Guth of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will discuss “Inflationary Cosmology: Is Our Universe Part of a Multiverse?� 6:45 p.m. Free; reservations required. Carnegie Institution of Washington, 1530 P St. NW. capitalscience110614.eventbrite.com. ■Chef Dominique Ansel — creator of the “cronut,� a croissant-doughnut hybrid — will discuss his book “Dominique Ansel: The Secret Recipes� in conversation with Todd Kliman, dining editor of Washingtonian magazine. A “breakfast for dessert� tasting will follow. 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $25 to $30. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■Eric Lichtblau will discuss his book “The Nazis Next Door: How America Became a Safe Haven for Hitler’s Men.� 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■The Rev. Janice Mynchenberg, pastor of Georgetown Lutheran Church, will lead the new “Faith and Fiction� book group in a discussion of “The Mirrored World,� a novel by Debra Dean based on the life of a Russian saint. 7 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-337-9070. ■A support group for job seekers will host a breakout session for participants to network and strategize. 7 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■“Congressional Drama: Midterm Election Analysis� will feature discussion of the Nov. 4 election by a bipartisan group of former members of Congress — Barbara Kennedy, D-Conn.; Tom Davis, R-Va.; Martin Frost, D-Texas; Ann Marie Buerkle, R-N.Y.; and Dennis Cardoza, D-Calif. 7 p.m. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. ■The Non-Fiction Book Club will discuss “Just Kids� by Patti Smith. 7 p.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-724-8698. ■Mary Elise Sarotte, professor of history at the University of Southern California, will discuss her book “The Collapse: The Accidental Opening of the Berlin Wall.� 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Room 450, Bunn Intercultural Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. cges.georgetown.edu. ■Jewish National Fund will host a talk by Gideon Meir, Israeli ambassador to Italy from 2006 to 2011, as part of the group’s campaign to promote a positive dialogue about Israel. 7:30 p.m. Free. White-Gravesnor Hall, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. jnf.org. Films ■A family movie singalong series will feature an animated film based on Rudyard Kipling’s novel “The Jungle Book.� 6 p.m. Free. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. 202-282-3139.

&

The Current

Events Entertainment â– The D.C. Public Library and the Museum of Science Fiction will present a science fiction film festival. 6 p.m. Free; reservations required. Great Hall, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. dclibrary.org/node/44743. â– The Smithsonian American Art Museum will present “Service,â€? the most recent episode of the series “Craft in America.â€? A post-screening discussion will feature retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Nolen Bivens, Americans for the Arts president Robert Lynch, ceramic artist Judas Recendez, and saddler and leathersmith Eugene Burks Jr. of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment. 6:30 p.m. Free; tickets distributed in the G Street lobby a half-hour prior to the event. McEvoy Auditorium, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202633-1000. â– Fathom Events and National Theatre Live will present the Broadway revival of John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men,â€? starring James Franco and Chris O’Dowd. 7 p.m. $18. AMC Mazza Gallerie, 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW. fathomevents.com. Performances â– As part of the Kids Euro Festival 2014, Finland will present internationally renowned performer Sanna Valvanne, who uses storytelling, singing, dancing and theater to take the audience on a journey around the globe. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– Colombia’s El Colegio del Cuerpo will present a performance by the CompaĂąia del Cuerpo de Indias, a professional contemporary dance troupe with 10 dancers. 6:30 p.m. Free. Enrique V. Iglesias Auditorium, Inter-American Development Bank, 1330 New York Ave. NW. 202-623-1410. â– Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance Company’s Fall Festival of Indian Dance and Art will feature “Spirals: A Convergence of Dance, Poetry and Music,â€? featuring collaborative work by Anita Ratnam, Anil Srinivasan and Sikkil Gurucharan. 8 p.m. $27.50 to $75. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. dakshina.org. Sale â– St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Women’s fall bazaar will feature baked chicken and fried fish dinners and lunches, homebaked desserts, crafts, jewelry and thrift table items. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 728 23rd St. NW. 202-333-3985. The event will continue Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Special event ■“Brussels/Paris Remixâ€? — November’s “Phillips After 5â€? program, inspired by the exhibit “Neo-Impressionism and the

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

19

Artist’s abstract paintings featured “What Was I Thinking?� will open today at Foundry Gallery and continue through Nov. 30. The exhibit features abstract paintings by Donna K. McGee from her two-year study of color, texture

On exhibit

and form. An opening reception will take place Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Located at 1314 18th St. NW, the gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. 202-463-0203. ■“Ancestry, Artistry, Choreography,� telling the story of Korean-American choreographer Dana Tai Soon Burgess’ rise to international prominence, will open Friday at the Korean Cultural Center with a reception at 6:30 p.m. An RSVP is required for the reception, which will include a performance by Burgess’ dance company. The exhibit will continue through Nov. 30. Located at 2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW, the center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. koreaculturedc.org. ■Local landscape artist H.K. Anne will hold an art soiree Friday from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown, 3100 South St. NW. RSVP to fineartseries-nov7.eventbrite.com. ■Touchstone Gallery will open three shows Friday with a reception from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and continue them through Nov. 30. The exhibits can be previewed today and tomorrow during regular hours, and there will be a “Third Thursday� reception Nov. 20 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. “Best of Both Styles� is a 3-D collage by David Alfuth. “The Observant Eye� presents work Dream of Realities� — will feature a chance to experience the sights, sounds and flavors of the two European capitals through gallery talks, cartoons and gourmet tidbits, including creations of Spike Mendelsohn. 5 to 8:30 p.m. $10 to $12; reservations suggested. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/events. Tours ■Eric Dinerstein, director of biodiversity and wildlife solutions at Resolve, will present “The Kingdom of Rarities: Nature’s Best Kept Secret Tour.� Noon. Free; reser-

Georgetown Visitation presents The 44th Annual

by gallery artists. “Photography@Touchstone� highlights diverse works as part of FotoWeekDC 2014. Located at 901 New York Ave. NW, the gallery is open Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. 202-347-2787. ■The American University Museum will open six exhibits Saturday with an artists’ reception from 6 to 9 p.m. and continue them through Dec. 14. “The Intimate Diebenkorn: Drawings 1952� features 40 works by Richard Diebenkorn spanning more than 40 years. “Prague: The City of Eugenic Minds� presents a documentary film and artworks about eugenics. “Sculpture Now 2014 — WSG 30th Anniversary� highlights the Washington Sculptors Group. “My Oyster #7: Michelle Grabner and Brad Killam� profiles a husbandand-wife team working together since 1992. “Ad Infinitum� features site-specific works by Clifford Borress, Ian Pedigo and Letha Wilson. “Lay of the Land� presents work by Alan Sonfist and Karin F. Giusti. Located in the Katzen Arts Center at 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, the museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 202-8851300. ■FotoWeekDC 2014 will kick off Friday with a party from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the former Spanish ambassador’s residence. Events and exhibits — including “The Sochi Project: An Atlas of War and Tourism and Tourism in the Caucasus,� featuring photography by Rob Hornstra and Arnold van Bruggen from 2009

vations required. Meet in the Conservatory Garden Court, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. â– A tour of the Washington National Cathedral will focus on the 1,500 pieces of needlework in the Cathedral. 3 p.m. $16 to $20. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. nationalcathedral.org. Friday, Nov. 7

Friday november 7 Children’s program ■The Kids Euro Festival 2014 will

Free Admission & Parking Snackery, Bake Shop, Food Trucks and Holiday Snacks! Open to the Public!

ćJSUZ 'JęI 4U /8 t 8BTIJOHUPO %$

Come Get Started on Your Holiday Shopping!

through 2013 — will continue at the residence and other locations through Nov. 16. Located at 2801 16th St. NW, the residence is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. fotoweekdc.org. â– The National Museum of American Jewish Military History will host a dedication ceremony for its new core exhibit “Jews in the American Militaryâ€? on Tuesday at 3 p.m. RSVP to Mike Rugel at mrugel@nmajmh.org by today. Located at 1811 R St. NW, the museum is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 202-265-6280. ■“Wicked Maine,â€? featuring photographs of Maine by Alexander Vasiljev, opened yesterday at Watergate Gallery and will continue through Nov. 29. An opening reception will take place Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m., and the artist will give a talk Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. Located at 2552 Virginia Ave. NW, the gallery is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. 202-338-4488. present “Sing and Shine Around the Globe,â€? featuring Finland’s Sanna Valvanne in an interactive performance celebrating the magic of music and movement. 1 p.m. Free. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. 202-282-3139. Concerts â– The Friday Morning Music Club will present works by FaurĂŠ, BartĂłk and Schubert. Noon. Free. Calvary Baptist Church, 755 8th St. NW. 202-333-2075. â– The Noon-Time Organ Recital Series See Events/Page 20

Friday, November 7th 11a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, November 8th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Unique Boutique Shops for Everyone on Your List

Donna K. McGee’s “Spark of Life� is part of an exhibit at Foundry Gallery.

-+-)211)-+.. /+++ ! #'

$ # 0+, &# % ) #! "$! ( ! (

% " ""$ $ ! ""$! "" ! ! ! & & " " ! ! # " $! $" $ ! ! & $" ! & $

#! ( $ # !) #! " ! $ # & # !

&

20 Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Continued From Page 19 will feature organist Franklin Pifferitti Jr. of High Point, N.C. 12:15 to 1 p.m. Free. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-797-0103. â– The Friday Music Series will feature the early-music ensemble Modern Musick. 1:15 p.m. Free. McNeir Auditorium, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. 202-687-3838. â– Lynn Trapp, organ consultant for the new Schoenstein organ in Dahlgren Chapel, will present the inaugural organ recital. 7 p.m. Dahlgren Chapel, Georgetown University. 37th and O streets NW. 202-6873838. â– The Catholic University Chamber Choir will perform. 7:30 p.m. Free. St. Vincent de Paul Chapel, Catholic University, 620 Michigan Ave. NE. 202-319-5416. â– D.C.-based artist, musician and actor Justin Ritchie will host “Make Them Hear You: An LGBT Singer-Songwriter Showcase.â€? 7:30 p.m. $10. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-3997993. â– The KC Jazz Club will present Chicago bassist, vocalist and composer Katie Ernst performing original compositions and arrangements, as well as song settings of Dorothy Parker’s poetry from Ernst’s newest recording project, “Little Words.â€? 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $22. Terrace Gallery, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– Fortas Chamber Music Concerts will feature Quatuor Ébène performing works by Haydn and Mendelssohn and jazz selections by various composers. 7:30 p.m. $32. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– The S&R Foundation Artist Concert Series will feature Evermay Chamber members Mariko Anraku, Ria Ideta and Tamaki Kawakubo. 7:30 p.m. $65. Evermay, 1623

The Current

Events Entertainment 28th St. NW. 202-298-6007. ■The Embassy Series will present “Azra Sings,� featuring Sevdah and Balkan folk music mixed with sultry elements of Gypsy jazz and Andalucian Flamenco. 7:30 p.m. $80. Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2109 E St. NW. 202-625-2361. ■Pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard will pair excerpts from the first book of J.S. Bach’s “The Well-Tempered Clavier� with masterworks by Beethoven and Brahms. 8 p.m. Free; tickets required. Coolidge Auditorium, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-5502. ■The American University Symphonic Band’s fall concert will feature new and standard repertoire for winds and percussion. 8 p.m. $10 to $25. Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-3634. ■The Fuse Ensemble will present “Sketch: An Exploration of Identity, Image, and the Art of Becoming,� featuring new works by composers Rahilia Hasanova, Dimitar Naoumov and Gina Biver, media artist Edgar Endress and painter Dana Brotman. 8 p.m. $20 to $32. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202399-7993. Discussions and lectures ■Mary Elise Sarotte, professor of history at the University of Southern California, will discuss her book “The Collapse: The Accidental Opening of the Berlin Wall� at a launch event with George Washington University professors Peter Rollberg and Mary Beth Stein. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room B17, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. elliott.gwu.edu. ■Laura Auricchio will discuss her book “The Marquis: Lafayette Reconsidered.� Noon. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th

7KH &KXUFK RI WKH $QQXQFLDWLRQ

&DWKHULQH DQG 0DU\ 5RWK &RQFHUW 6HULHV SUHVHQWV

&$50,1$ ,//80,1$5( +XEHUW %HFNZLWK 9HUD .RFKDQRZVN\ 'LUHFWRUV

)URP &KDSHO DQG &KDPEHU &DUPLQD DQG ,OOXPLQDUH SHUIRUP FKRUDO JHPV IURP (QJODQGÂśV FKDSHOV FRXUWV DQG JUHDW KRXVHV (WKHUHDO PRWHWV DQG GUDPDWLF DQWKHPV E\ 7DYHUQHU 7DOOLV %\UG DQG :HHONHV VKDUH WKH ELOO ZLWK FDQ]RQHWV DQG SDUWVRQJV E\ VXFK PDVWHUV DV &RUQ\VK DQG 0RUOH\ ZKRVH PXVLF ZLOO DOVR EH KHDUG RQ D YLUJLQDO PRGHOHG RQ DQ RULJLQDO RI

6XQGD\ 1RYHPEHU DW 3 0 &KXUFK RI WKH $QQXQFLDWLRQ

0DVVDFKXVHWWV $YHQXH 1 : :DVKLQJWRQ ' & RQH EORFN ZHVW RI :LVFRQVLQ $YHQXH

QR DGPLVVLRQ FKDUJH Âą IUHH ZLOO RIIHULQJV ZLOO EH UHFHLYHG Âą IUHH SDUNLQJ

)RU IXUWKHU LQIRUPDWLRQ SOHDVH FDOO

Friday, november 7 â– Discussion: Carl Kasell will discuss his book “Wait Wait ‌ I’m Not Done Yet.â€? 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■Africa Faith & Justice Network’s annual Dyer Lecture will feature a talk on “Reclaiming Africa’s Destiny� by Liberata Rutageruka Mulamula, ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania to the United States. 5:30 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. afjn.org. ■Paul Dickson will discuss his book “Authorisms: Words Wrought by Writers.� 6 p.m. Free; reservations required. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu. ■The Amram Scholar Series will feature a talk during a Shabbat service on “Honoring Our Veterans� by Yochi Dreazen, author of “Love and Loss in an Era of Endless War.� 6 p.m. Free. Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb St. NW. 202362-7100. Films ■The Georgetown Library’s weekly film series, “The Iron Curtain,� will offer a look at life under communism. 2:30 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202727-0232. ■The 19th annual Arabian Sights Film Festival will feature Mahmoud Zemmouri’s “Certified Halal,� at 6:30 p.m.; and Amin Dora’s “Ghadi,� at 8:45 p.m. $12 per screening. AMC Mazza Gallerie, 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW. filmfestdc.org/ arabiansights. The festival will continue through Sunday with screenings at the French Embassy and AMC Mazza Gallerie. ■“A Night in Telluride� will feature adventure films shown at the annual Mountainfilm in Telluride festival. 7 p.m. $24. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-857-7700.

The event will continue Saturday at 7 p.m.; a two-night pass costs $44. â– The 2014 China Onscreen Biennial will feature Xo Tong’s 2014 film “Cut out the Eyes.â€? 7 p.m. Free. Meyer Auditorium, Freer Gallery of Art, 12th Street and Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-1000. â– The National Gallery of Art’s “The Play’s the Thing: VĂĄclav Havel, Art and Politicsâ€? program will feature Vlastimil VenclĂ­k’s 1969 film “The Uninvited Guestâ€? and Paval JurĂĄcek’s 1966 film “Every Young Man.â€? 7 p.m. Free. Forman Theater, McKinley Building, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-7374215. Performances â– El Colegio del Cuerpo, a Colombianbased contemporary dance company, will perform a mix of traditional Afro-Indian and Caribbean styles. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance Company’s Fall Festival of Indian Dance and Art will feature “Mitra: Dance Hymn to Friendship,â€? a solo Bharata Natyam dance story by Raama Bharadvaj. 6 p.m. Free. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. dakshina.org. ■“Letters From War: A Tribute to Veteransâ€? will feature the U.S. Marine Corps Orchestra, Washington National Cathedral Choir and selections from the collection of the Center for American War Letters. 7 p.m. Free. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. nationalcathedral.org. ■“Fuego Flamenco X,â€? the 10th annual Flamenco Festival at GALA Theatre, will feature “Aparicio’s Dazzling Decade,â€? featuring dancers Edwin Aparicio, Ivan Vargas, Genevieve Guinn, Alexa Miton and Anna MenĂŠndez, singer Amparo Heredia “La Repompillaâ€? and guitarist Ricardo Marlow. 8 p.m. $20 to $35. GALA Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW. 202-234-7174. The performance will repeat Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. â– Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance Company’s Fall Festival of Indian Dance and Art will feature classical dancer Ananda Shankar Jayant and sitar player Alif Laila. 8 p.m. $27.50 to $75. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. dakshina.org. Sale â– Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School’s annual Esprit de Noel holiday marketplace will feature more than 50 specialty boutiques, a raffle and a moon bounce. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Free. Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, 1524 35th St. NW. 202-337-3350. The event will continue Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special event â– The National Museum of African Art will host a “50th Anniversary After Partyâ€? featuring Grammynominated recording artist Sheila E., dancing and dessert. 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. $150; reservations required. National Museum of African Art, 950 Independence Ave. SW. africa.si.edu. Saturday, Nov. 8

Saturday november 8 Children’s programs ■“Saturday Morning at the National� will present Lesole’s Dance Project in “Dancing Through South Africa.� 9:30 and 11 a.m. Free; tickets distributed 30 min-

utes before the screening. National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202783-3372. â– The National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts will present a sneak preview of “The Princess and the Peaâ€? (geared to ages 4 through 12) as part of its plans to establish a local children’s theater with performances and acting classes. 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts, 1556 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-333-2202. â– The Kids Euro Festival 2014 will present “About the Fox and Other Forest Animals,â€? featuring Slovenian folk tales brought to life by Nika Solce of puppet studio Lutkarnica. 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. $5 to $15; free for ages 5 and younger. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-686-5807. â– A park ranger will lead a planetarium program about the season’s brightest stars, planets and constellations (for ages 5 and older). 1 to 1:45 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. The program will repeat Sunday at 1 p.m. â– The Kids Euro Festival 2014 will present short films in partnership with the Embassy of Luxembourg and the Royal Danish Embassy. 2 p.m. Free. Alliance Française de Washington, 2142 Wyoming Ave. NW. francedc.org. â– The Kids Euro Festival 2014 will present “Sing and Shine Around the Globe,â€? featuring Finland’s Sanna Valvanne in an interactive performance celebrating the magic of music and movement. 4 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. â– A park ranger will lead a planetarium program about distant galaxies, nebulas and other deep space objects (for ages 7 and older). 4 to 4:45 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. The program will repeat Sunday at 4 p.m. Classes and workshops â– Travel writer Reid Bramblett will lead a seminar on “In Search of the Emerald Isle’s Many Colors.â€? 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. $90 to $130. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. â– Francis J. Ambrosio, an associate professor of 20th-century European philosophy at Georgetown University, will lead a seminar on “Existentialism: The Human Search for Meaning.â€? 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. $90 to $130. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. â– The Mount Pleasant Library will present “Saturday Morning Yoga.â€? 10 a.m. Free. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3122. ■“Layered Bulbs for Next Spring,â€? a hands-on workshop led by Hillwood horticulturist Bill Johnson, will explore how to obtain maximum bloom in a small space. 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m. $45 to $55 per session; reservations required. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-686-5807. â– Yoga Activist will present a class for beginners. 11 a.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. â– The Glover Park Village will present a weekly “Tai Chi for Beginnersâ€? class led by Geri Grey. 11 a.m. to noon. Free. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. events@gloverparkvillage.org. See Events/Page 21

Continued From Page 20 ■ “Yoga Lab: Breath Creates Bandhas” will explain how to use your breath effectively. 2:30 p.m. $20. lil omm yoga, 4708 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-248-6304. Concerts ■ Washington Performing Arts will present Italian pianist Beatrice Rana performing works by Bach, Chopin, Scriabin and Prokofiev. 2 p.m. $38. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ The Singing Capital Chorus, a men’s a cappella chorus, will present its 68th annual “Harvest of Harmony” concert, featuring special guests Last Men Standing and Unchained Harmony. 3 and 7:30 p.m. $20 to $25. Greenberg Theater, American University, 4200 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202885-2587. ■ The DC A Cappella Festival 2014 will feature the Georgetown GraceNotes and guest ensembles. 7:30 p.m. $8 to $10. Gaston Hall, Healy Building, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. 202687-2787. ■ The all-female band Dream Unleashed will perform original compositions ranging from jazz fusion to gospel. 7:30 p.m. $35. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. ■ KC Jazz Club will present pianist Victor Lewis in a celebration of acclaimed jazz pianist George Cables’ 70th birthday. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $26 to $32. Terrace Gallery, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ The Ying Quartet will perform works by Beethoven, Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky. 8 p.m. $30 to $35. Kreeger Museum, 2401 Foxhall Road NW. 202-338-3552. ■ Israeli-born cellist Maya Beiser will perform. 8 p.m. $30. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-987-6487. ■ Singer-songwriter Parker Millsap, nominated for the Americana Music Association’s Emerging Artist of the Year award, will perform. 9 p.m. $12 to $15. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■ George Washington University Museum librarian Lydia Fraser will discuss “Arthur D. Jenkins: The Library and the Collector,” about the benefactor of the 20,000-volume library that bears his name. 10:30 a.m. Free. Textile Museum, 2320 S St. NW. museum.gwu.edu. ■ Art historian Felix Monguilot Benzal will discuss “The Ages of El Greco: From Crete to Toledo.” 11 a.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■ Bryan MacKay, senior lecturer emeritus in biological sciences at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, will discuss “A Year Across Maryland: A Week-by-Week Guide to Discovering Nature in the Chesapeake Region.” 1 p.m. Free. Room 207, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. ■ Val Wang will discuss her book “Beijing Bastard: Into the Wilds of a Changing China,” at 1 p.m.; Russ Kick will discuss his book “The Graphic Canon of Children’s Literature: The World’s Greatest Kids’ Lit as Comics and Visuals,” at 3:30 p.m.; and William Gibson will discuss his book “The Peripheral,” at 6 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919. ■ The DC Child and Family Services

&

The Current

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Events Entertainment Agency will present an information session for prospective foster parents. 2 p.m. Free. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-541-6100. ■ A symposium on “Before and After the Wall: Music and Art in East and West Germany” will feature Leonard Schmieding, associate research fellow at the German Historical Institute and curator of the exhibit “The Early Days: Hip-Hop Culture in the German Democratic Republic”; Nico Raschick, filmmaker; and Eckhart Gillen, German art historian and curator. 2 to 5 p.m. Free; reservations required. Goethe-Institut, 812 7th St. NW. goetheinstitutwashington.eventbrite.com. ■ The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden will host a talk by artist Claes Oldenburg, known for his architecturalscale public works, soft sculptures, performance pieces and installations. 4 p.m. Free. Ring Auditorium, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, 7th Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-633-1000. Festivals ■ Drink the District will present “Rock the Core,” featuring 30 ciders, 20 beers, food trucks, live music and lawn games. Noon to 3 p.m., 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight. $40 per session. Dock 5, Union Market, 1309 5th St. NE. drinkthedistrict.com/rockthecore. ■ The DC Beer Festival will feature dozens of craft breweries and fall seasonal beers, along with live music, games and DJs on the ball field. Noon to 4 p.m. $40 to $60. Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE. dcbeerfestival.com. Film ■ “Opera in HD” will feature “Il Trovatore,” starring Anna Netrebko and Plácido Domingo and captured live from Berlin’s Staatsoper Unter den Linden. 11 a.m. $18.80. West End Cinema, 23rd Street between M and N streets NW. 202-4193456. Performances ■ As part of the Kids Euro Festival 2014, Malta’s More or Less Theatre will present “The Complete History of Malta (More or Less),” a family show packing 7,000 years of history into an actionfilled, interactive hour. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. ■ Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance Company’s Fall Festival of Indian Dance and Art will feature a solo Bharata Natyam performance by Sujit Vaidya. 6 p.m. Free. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. dakshina.org. ■ Isabella Rossellini will present “Green Porno, Live on Stage,” about the quirks, curiosities and frequently fatal risks of sexuality and reproduction across a spectrum of species. 8 p.m. $30 to $50. Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, 730 21st St. NW. lisner.gwu.edu. ■ Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance Company’s Fall Festival of Indian Dance and Art will feature a Bharata Natyam performance by dance pioneers Shanta and VP Dhananjayan with Anil Srinivasan and Sikkil Gurucharan. 8 p.m. $27.50 to $75. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. dakshina.org. Special events ■ As part of an open photography contest and FotoWeekDC, the Institute for Contemporary Expression will host photographers and Instagrammers on tours of the former Franklin School, the organization’s future home. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free;

21

Studio stages ‘Bad Jews’

The Studio Theatre will stage Joshua Harmon’s savage comedy “Bad Jews” Nov. 5 through Dec. 21. The night after their grandfather’s funeral, three cousins engage in a verbal battle over a family heirloom. In one corner

On stage

is “Super Jew” Daphna: volatile, self-assured and unbending. In the other is Liam: secular, entitled and just as stubborn. And in the middle, Liam’s brother Jonah tries to stay out of the fray and honor his grandfather’s memory on his own. Tickets cost $44 to $88. The Studio Theatre is located at 1501 14th St. NW. 202-232-3300; studiotheatre.org. ■ The National Theatre will present the South African musical “Africa Umoja” Nov. 6 through 8. With a cast of 32 versatile young performers, singers, drummers and dancers, the show offers a colorful and jubilant celebration of the history of indigenous South African music and dance. Tickets cost $58.50 to $88. The National Theatre is located at 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 800-514-3849; thenationaldc.org. ■ Scena Theatre will present the local premiere of British playwright Mark Ravenhill’s “Handbag” through Nov. 30 at the Anacostia Playhouse. The black comedy — part of the “in-your-face” genre known for being deliberately aggressive, confrontational and provocative — addresses homosexuality, parenthood and child neglect in Victorian and modern-day London. Tickets cost $20 to $35, except for a $10 preview on Nov. 5. The Anacostia Playhouse is located at 2020 Shannon Place reservations required. Franklin School, 925 13th St. NW. ice-dc.org. ■ The National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Historical Society of Washington, D.C., will host “Save Our African American Treasures,” a daylong event to help area residents identify and preserve items of historical and cultural significance tucked away in attics, closets, basements and garages. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Carnegie Library, 801 K St. NW. 877-733-9599. The event

Joshua Harmon’s comedy “Bad Jews” will run at Studio Theatre Nov. 5 through Dec. 21. SE. scenatheatre.org. ■ The Georgetown University Theater & Performance Studies Program will present the world premiere of “On the Origin of Species: A Nautical Melodrama” Nov. 6 through 15 at the Davis Performing Arts Center’s Gonda Theatre. Adapted by Georgetown University professor Natsu Onoda Power from the book by Charles Darwin, the play uses scenes, song, movement, animation and other theatrical transmutations to explore the human struggle for existence. Tickets cost $8 to $18. The Davis Performing Arts Center is located on the Georgetown University campus at 37th and O streets NW. 202-687-2787; performingarts.georgetown.edu. ■ Molotov Theatre Group will stage “Nightfall With Edgar Allan Poe” Nov. 6 through 23 at the DC Arts Center. The play dramatizes four of the author’s best-known works: “The Raven,” “The Fall of the House of Usher,” “The Pit and the Pendulum” and “The Tell-Tale Heart.” Tickets cost $22 to $25, with pay-what-you-can tickets available for Thursday shows. The DC Arts Center is located at 2438 18th St. NW. 202-462-7833; molotovtheatre.org.

will continue Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. ■ “Fall Harvest Tea and Tour” will feature a formal tea with tea sandwiches, scones, desserts and historic tea blends in the 1870s Victorian Dower House, followed by a docent-led tour through the 1816 mansion, a National Historic Landmark. 1 to 3 p.m. $25 to $30. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. ■ The Institute for Spiritual Development will present “Psychics Night Out,”

featuring intuitive readings of various types. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $20 per reading; appointments required. Institute for Spiritual Development, 5419 Sherier Place NW. isd-dc.org. Sporting events ■ D.C. United will play the New York Red Bulls in the conference semifinals of the MLS Cup Playoffs. 2 p.m. $25 to $55. RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St. SE. See Events/Page 22

&

22 Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Events Entertainment

Continued From Page 21 800-745-3000. â– The Washington Capitals will play the Carolina Hurricanes. 8 p.m. $26 to $433. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-7453000. Sunday, Nov. 9

Sunday november 9 Benefit ■City Tap House and the Washington Capitals will hold a benefit for Foundation 4 Heroes with players John Carlson, Karl Alzner and Troy Brouwer as guest bartenders. 5 to 7 p.m. $20 entrance fee; $10 for autographs. City Tap House, 901 9th St. NW. tap-house-dc.ticketleap.com/ heroes-rock-red. Classes ■The Georgetown Library will present its “Take an Om Break� yoga series. 1:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. erika.rydberg@dc.gov. ■The Jewish Study Center will present a class led by master storyteller Bob Rovinsky on “Stories From the Heart: An Introduction to Jewish Storytelling.� 4 to 6 p.m. $15 to $20. Center at the Old Naval

The Current

Hospital, 920 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. jewishstudycenter.org. ■“Yin Yoga: Energize, Balance, and Restore� will offer a deep meditative, therapeutic practice for all levels. 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. $35. lil omm yoga, 4708 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-248-6304. Concerts ■The Steinway Series will feature the Smithsonian Chamber Players performing works by Beethoven and Schumann. 3 p.m. Free; tickets distributed in the G Street lobby a half hour before the performance. McEvoy Auditorium, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■The Catholic University of America Symphony Orchestra will perform. 4 p.m. Free. Hartke Theatre, Catholic University, 620 Michigan Ave. NE. 202-319-5416. ■The ensembles Carmina and Illuminare will perform choral works from England’s chapels, courts and great houses. 5 p.m. Free. Church of the Annunciation, 3810 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-4417678. ■The Brazilian Jazz All- Stars — featuring Duduaka Da Fonseca on drums, Maucha Adnet on vocals, Helio Alves on piano and Chuck Redd on vibraphone — will per-

;(?,: Âś (**6<5;05. Âś 7(@9633 Âś *65:<3;05.

:(9,,5 (5+ (::6*0(;,: ( -<33 :,9=0*, *7( -094 >, (9, :4(33 )<:05,:: ,?7,9;: Âś Âś PUMV'ZHYLLU[H_ JVT 6\Y ^LIZP[L! ^^^ ZHYLLU[H_ JVT

6\Y NVHS H[ :HYLLU HUK (ZZVJPH[LZ PZ [V IL H OPNOS` ]HS\LK WYLTPLY I\ZPULZZ YLZV\YJL [V ZTHSS HUK TPK ZPaL I\ZPULZZLZ PU [OL HYLHZ VM [H_ HJJV\U[PUN WH`YVSS HUK I\ZPULZZ JVUZ\S[PUN ;V [OH[ LUK ^L OH]L LTWSV`LLZ ^OV HYL L_WLY[Z PU [OL KPɈLYLU[ ZWLJPHS[PLZ [OH[ ZTHSS I\ZPULZZLZ ULLK HUK ^L OH]L LTWSV`LLZ ^OV HYL ]LY` L_WLYPLUJLK NLULYHSPZ[Z PU [OL HYLHZ VM [H_ HJJV\U[PUN HUK WH`YVSS (M[LY `LHYZ VM JVUJLU[YH[PUN VU [OL ULLKZ VM ZTHSS I\ZPULZZLZ [OLYL HYL ]LY` ML^ X\LZ[PVUZ ^L OH]LUÂť[ OLHYK HUK ]LY` ML^ ZP[\H[PVUZ ^L OH]LUÂť[ HK]PZLK V\Y JSPLU[Z VU YLNHYKPUN [OLPY JVTWHUPLZ

form. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■Guitarist Francisco Bernier will perform Spanish Renaissance music. 6:30 p.m. Free. West Garden Court, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■Dahlak Restaurant will present its weekly “DC Jazz Jam� session. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free. 1771 U St. NW. 202-5279522. ■Washington Performing Arts will present singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega. 8 p.m. $35. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-987-6487. ■Blue Highway and Dead Men’s Hollow will perform. 8 p.m. $15 to $25. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■Jules Witcover will discuss his book “The American Vice Presidency: From Irrelevance to Power,� at 1 p.m.; and Mary E. Sarotte will discuss her book “The Collapse: The Accidental Opening of the Berlin Wall,� at 5 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. ■The Institute for Spiritual Development will present a talk by author and life coach Andrew Oser on “Five Keys to Successful Living.� 1 to 2:30 p.m. $22. Institute for Spiritual Development, 5419 Sherier Place NW. isd-dc.org. ■Miguel Falomir, head curator of Italian and French painting at the Museo Nacional del Prado, will discuss “Venice 1548: Titian Looking at Tintoretto’s ‘Miracle of the Slave.’� 2 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■Ben White will discuss his book “Israeli Apartheid: A Beginner’s Guide.� 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. ■Nicola Griffith will discuss her historical novel “Hild,� about the rise of the most powerful woman of the Middle Ages. 7 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3871400. Films ■“Also Like Life: The Films of Hou Hsiao-hsien� will feature the director’s 1983 movie “The Boys From Fengkuei,� at 1 p.m.; and his 1984 movie “A Summer at Grandpa’s,� at 3:30 p.m. Free. Meyer Audi-

MAC MARKET BEER - WINE - LIQUOR Sales on Sunday

Market & Deli. Sandwiches made to order with Boars Head Brand meats & cheeses. DC Lottery.

*HSS VY LTHPS \Z [VKH` HUK VUL VM V\Y I\ZPULZZ ZWLJPHSPZ[Z ^PSS TLL[ ^P[O `V\ H[ `V\Y JVU]LUPLUJL HUK H[ UV JVZ[ [V `V\ [V KPZJ\ZZ `V\Y I\ZPULZZ ULLKZ

:7,*0(3 6--,9 ! 6-- 65 (5@ -09:; ;04, )<:05,:: 69 05+0=0+<(3 ;(? 9,;<95 >0;/ ;/0: (+ :(9,,5 (5+ (::6*0(;,:

.PO 'SJ BN QN t 4BU BN QN t 4VO BN QN

202-364-5904 .BD"SUIVS #MWE /8

OFBS "SJ[POB "WF OFYU EPPS UP 5IF 614 4UPSF

torium, Freer Gallery of Art, 12th Street and Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-1000. â– A classic film series will feature George Cukor’s 1949 movie “Adam’s Rib,â€? starring Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn and Judy Holliday. 2 p.m. Free. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. 202-282-3139. â– As part of FotoWeekDC, Goethe-Institut will present D.C.-based filmmaker Karen Whitehead’s documentary “her aim is true,â€? about Jini Dellachio, the first woman photographer of the rock scene in its early years. 3 p.m. $11. Goethe-Institut, 812 7th St. NW. fotodc.org. â– The National Gallery of Art’s “The Play’s the Thing: VĂĄclav Havel, Art and Politicsâ€? program will feature Jan NÄ›mec’s 1966 film “A Report on the Party and the Guestsâ€? and RadĂşz ÄŒinÄ?era’s 1966 film “The Mist.â€? 4:30 p.m. Free. Forman Theater, McKinley Building, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202737-4215. Performances â– Brazil’s Companhia Urbana de Dança will perform “Na Pista,â€? featuring a mix of contemporary Brazilian dance and hip-hop inspired by the dancers’ lives in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro and their personal histories. 7 p.m. $15 to $30. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600. ■“So You Think You Can Dance Live Tourâ€? will feature the top 10 finalists from the television show’s 11th season. 7 p.m. $55 to $75. Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, 730 21st St. NW. lisner.gwu.edu. â– On the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Scena Theatre will present a workshop performance of American-German playwright Lydia Stryk’s “Lady Lay,â€? about the influence of Western pop culture, rock music and the unshakable will of youth culture on the demise of communism. 7:30 p.m. $10. Warehouse Theater, 1021 7th St. NW. scenatheatre.org. â– Kalanidhi Dance will present the Sutra Dance Theatre of Malaysia in “Krishna, Love Re-Invented.â€? 7:30 p.m. $40. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. Special events â– The National Museum of Natural History will host a live broadcast of the “Ray Brown’s Talkin’ Birdsâ€? radio program in front of an audience. 9:30 a.m. Free; reservations required. Q?rious Theater, National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. ray@talkinbirds.com. â– St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church will commemorate the 40th anniversary of the first woman to celebrate the Eucharist with a forum on the events of 1974, at 9:15 a.m.; a celebration of the Eucharist by the Rev. Carole Crumley, the first woman ordained by the Washington Diocese, at 10:30 a.m.; and a potluck and open mic, immediately afterward. Free. St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church, 1525 Newton St. NW. saintstephensdc.org. â– The Atlas Performing Arts Center and All-In Enterprises will present a Deep Stack No-Limit Texas Hold’em Tournament with prizes of $5,000 to $10,000. 11 a.m. $180 to $200. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. â– A Jane Austen Tea will feature a spirited discussion of the English writer’s works and a lively, period-appropriate tea with tea sandwiches, scones and assorted desserts. Attendees can take a selfguided tour of historic Dumbarton House afterward. 1 to 3 p.m. $25 to $30.

Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. dumbartonhouse.org/events. ■The Pleasant Plains Workshop will present the Georgia Avenue Window Walk, the third installation of its public art project in area storefronts. Reception at 2 p.m.; walking tour with artists and business owners at 3 p.m. Free. Pleasant Plains Workshop, 2608 Georgia Ave. NW. pleasantplainsworkshop.com. Walk ■The Spies of Capitol Hill Walking Tour will spotlight espionage activities conducted in the shadows of the Capitol dome. 1 p.m. $15. Meet outside the Union Station Metro entrance. 703-569-1875. Monday,november Nov. 10 Monday 10 Benefits ■FreshFarm Markets will hold its 12th annual Farmland Feast to pay tribute to the food and farms of the Chesapeake Bay watershed and to its growing community of partners and supporters. 6 to 10 p.m. $125 to $300. The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C., 1150 22nd St. NW. farmlandfeast2014.squarespace.com. ■“Celebrate the Arts With Tony Kushner,� a benefit for the Morris Cafritz Center for the Arts, will feature the Tony- and Pulitzer-winning playwright in conversation with Arena Stage artistic director Molly Smith. The event will include clips and performances from his most memorable works, followed by a dessert reception. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. $100. Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. 202-777-3262. Classes and workshops ■Yoga District instructor Smita Kumar will lead a weekly class. 12:30 p.m. Free; registration required. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-7248698. ■The Science of Spirituality Meditation Center will begin a four-week class on Jyoti meditation, a discipline focusing on the experience of inner light. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, 2950 Arizona Ave. NW. dcinfo@sos.org. Concert ■The Brock McGuire Band will perform traditional Irish music. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. Discussions and lectures ■Georgetown University will host a conference on “Ukraine, Russia and the West — the Way Forward,� featuring a keynote address by Princeton University professor Stephen Kotkin. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Copley Formal Lounge, Copley Hall, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. guevents.georgetown.edu. ■The Sibley Senior Association and Grand Oaks Assisted Living will present a talk on “The Power of Hope and Personhood in Dementia Care� by Dr. Constantine G. Lyketsos, professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and chair of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Johns Hopkins Bayview. 5 to 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Innovation Hub, Sibley Memorial Hospital, 5255 Loughboro Road NW. 202-364-7602. ■Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, ambassador of India to the United States, will discuss U.S.-India relations. 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Abramson Family Founders Room, School of InternaSee Events/Page 23

Continued From Page 22 tional Service Building, American University, Nebraska and New Mexico avenues NW. american.edu/sis/events. â– Family law attorneys from the Neighborhood Legal Services Program will present “Fathers Have Rights, Too,â€? about how to bring a case for child custody and visitation in the District and the steps required to establish paternity. 6 p.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. â– Artist Mark Seliger will discuss the evolution of portrait photography and his own work shooting contemporary cultural and political figures for major publications around the world. Check-in at 6 p.m.; program at 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. McEvoy Auditorium, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. asmpdc.org/seliger. â– Ali H. Alyami, founder and director of the Washington-based Center for Democracy and Human Rights in Saudi Arabia, will discuss “Empowering Saudi Women Can Defeat Extremism in Saudi Arabia.â€? 6 to 8 p.m. $20 to $25. Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-232-7363. â– Historian C.R. Gibbs will discuss the largely unknown story of the black presence on Georgia Avenue during the Civil War, as well as new information about African-American contributions to the battle at Fort Stevens. 6:30 p.m. Free. Black Studies Center, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. â– Robert Bausch will discuss his book “Far as the Eye Can See.â€? 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400. â– Chris Van Allsburg will discuss his book “The Misadventures of Sweetie Pieâ€? (for ages 4 through 8). 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Films â– The Books on Film series will feature the movie version of a popular or classic book. 6 p.m. Free. Room A-5, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. â– Goethe-Institut will present four short films by Wolf Vostell and Lutz Dammbeck. Art historian and curator Eckhart Gillen will introduce the films and lead a postscreening discussion. 6:30 p.m. $4 to $7. Goethe-Institut, 812 7th St. NW. boxofficetickets.com/goethe. Performances â– Washington Performing Arts’ Mars Urban Arts Initiative will present “Welcome to Mars: A D.C. Puppet Slam,â€? featuring short performances by local puppeteers. 7 and 9 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. washingtonperformingarts.org. â– Shakespeare Theatre Company will celebrate local actor Ted van Griethuysen’s 80th birthday with “The Play’s the Thing: An Evening of ‘Hamlet’ With Ted van Griethuysen,â€? a one-man exploration of the Bard’s most celebrated and debated text. 7 p.m. $40. Lansburgh Theatre, 450 7th St. NW. 202-547-1122. â– Georgetown University will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the murder of six Jesuits, their co-worker and her 15-year-old daughter at the Universidad Centroamericana JosĂŠ Simeon CaĂąas in San Salvador with a reading of “No MĂĄs: The Story of the Salvadoran Martyrsâ€? by Rebecca Chabot. 7:30 p.m. Free. Gonda Theatre, Davis Performing Arts Center,

&

The Current

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Events Entertainment Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. 202-687-2787. Tuesday, Nov. 11

Tuesday november 11 Concerts ■The Tuesday Concert Series will feature flutist Rebecca Collaros and pianist Matt Van Hoose performing English and French music. 12:10 p.m. Free. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-3472635. ■The U.S. Army Blues will present “Jazz Greats Who Served,� featuring music by John Coltrane, Clark Terry, Artie Shaw, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Henderson, Doc Severinsen, James Moody and Glenn Miller. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■Washington Performing Arts will present pianist Orion Weiss and the Salzburg Marionettes in “Music on a string.� 7:30 p.m. $45. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge will host its weekly open mic show. 8 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■Nashville-based singer Nikki Lane and the group Justin Jones & the B-Sides will perform. 8:30 p.m. $12 to $15. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■Joe David, author of “The Infidels,� will discuss “Clashing Religions: Reconstructing My Mother’s WWI Genocide Story.� Luncheon at 12:15 p.m.; program at 1 p.m. $10 to $30. Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-232-7363. ■“Election Reflection: 2014 Midterms� will feature E.J. Dionne, professor at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy; Paul Begala, Democratic strategist and political commentator; Ava Navarro, Republican strategist and political commentator; and Maggie Haberman, senior political reporter at Politico. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Gonda Theatre, Davis Performing Arts Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. guevents.georgetown.edu. ■Matt Higgins will discuss his book “Bird Dream: Adventures at the Extremes of Human Flight.� 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400. ■A discussion on a recent commis-

tSlipcovers & Reupholstery Window Treatments

# " ! # " ! # # " #

sioned public art project in Monrovia, Liberia, will feature Workingman Collective; Sarah Tanguy, curator of art in embassies for the U.S. State Department; and Stephanie Beck Cohen, doctoral candidate in African art history at Indiana University. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Hemphill Fine Arts, 1515 14th St. NW. 202-234-5601. â– Elizabeth D. Samet will discuss her book “No Man’s Land: Preparing for War and Peace in Post-9/11 America.â€? 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. â– Parent educator Vicki Hoefle will discuss “Duct Tape Parenting: A Less Is More Approach to Raising Respectful, Responsible, and Resilient Kids.â€? 7 p.m. Free. Georgetown Day School, 4200 Davenport St. NW. gds.org. â– American University’s 10th annual environmental film series will feature a presentation by students on their “Classroom in the Wildâ€? experiences in Alaska and on the Chesapeake Bay. 7 p.m. Free. Forman Theater, McKinley Building, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-3408. â– Scholars Bill Sherman and RenĂŠ Zandbergen will discuss the stillundeciphered Voynich manuscript. 7:30 p.m. $10 to $15. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu. Films â– The Tuesdays at Noon film series will

feature the 1975 film “The Incredible Machine,â€? about the unseen world beneath human skin. Karen Buckley of National Geographic’s Film Preservation Project will make introductory remarks. Noon. Free. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-8577700. â– The Embassy of France will present the first two episodes of the new documentary series “Apocalypse: World War I,â€? a French-Canadian co-production by Isabelle Clarke and Daniel Costelle. The event will include introductory remarks by GĂŠrard Araud, ambassador of France to the United States. 6 p.m. Free; reservations required. Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Road NW. franceintheus.org. Performances â– Scena Theatre and the Austrian Cultural Forum will present Odon Von Horvath’s “Don Juan Comes Back From the War,â€? a tale of passion and isolation in the aftermath of World War I. 7:30 p.m. $15; reservations required. Austrian Cultural Forum, 3524 International Court NW. acfdc.org. â– SpeakeasyDC will present its monthly show, “Swan Song: Stories about farewells & final acts.â€? 8 p.m. $15. Town Danceboutique, 2009 8th St. NW. speakeasydc.com. â– The Washington Improv Theater’s “Harold Nightâ€? will feature performances

by Knife Club and Fisticuffs. 9 p.m. By donation. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. washingtonimprovtheater.com. Special events ■In honor of Veterans Day, the Library of Congress will open the Great Hall to the public. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free. Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-8000. ■Tudor Place will commemorate Veterans Day with tours highlighting memories and artifacts of the Peter family at war and on the home front from the War of 1812 through World War II. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $3 to $10; free admission for retired and active-duty service members and their families. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. ■The U.S. Navy Memorial will host an “Authors on Deck� book talk by military historian Patrick O’Donnell, author of “First SEALs: The Untold Story of the Forging of America’s Most Elite Unit,� at noon; a wreath laying ceremony, at 1 p.m.; and a literary reading by the Veterans Writing Project, at 1:45 p.m. Free. U.S. Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-737-2300. ■Holocaust survivor Dori Katz, author of “Looking for Strangers: The True Story of My Hidden Wartime Childhood,� will share her story at an annual Interfaith Kristallnacht Commemoration Service sponsored See Events/Page 27

EVERY BODY WANTS

;.<>5=<

1605 >0;/ ( -90,5+

DQG ZH ZLOO ZDLYH WKH HQUROOPHQW IHH IRU ERWK RI \RX

<*?. " .*,1

*SEE MEMBERSHIP FOR DETAILS. OFFER ENDS 11/30/14.

- Tell a Friend -

EVERY BODY WANTS RESULTS. Start Today We pick-up & Deliver

301-545-0848 www.urbancastlesolutions.com

202.234.5678 315 G Street SE, Washington, DC

RESULTSTHEGYM.COM

23

SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1997

24 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014

THE CURRENT

THE CURRENT

Service Directory

THE CURRENT NEWSPAPERS Service Directory Department 5185 MacArthur Blvd. N.W., Suite 102, Washington, D.C. 20016 The Current Service Directory is a unique way for local businesses to reach Northwest Washington customers effectively. No matter how small or large your business, if you are in business to provide service, The Current Service Directory will work for you.

Categories listed in this issue Air Conditioning Cabinet Work Carpet Cleaning Chimney Services Cleaning Services Electrical Services Floor Services Handyman Hauling

Home Improvement Home Services Iron Work Kitchens & Baths Landscaping Lawn Care Locksmith

Painting

Masonry

Windows & Doors

Pest Control Plumbing

WWW.CURRENTNEWSPAPERS.COM

☎ 202/244-7223 (FAX) 202/363-9850

Handyman

Hauling

Electrical Services

t %VNQTUFS SFOUBM t -BCPS )BVMJOH t %FNP #PCDBU t :BSE $MFBSJOH t $MFBO PVUT

Home Improvement

Something” It’s “AlwaysHandyman Services To Do List X

X No Job Too Small X Very Reliable

X Carpentry X Drywall Repairs Caulking X Light Electrical & Plumbing X Deck Repairs X Storm Doors X Ceiling Fans X General Repairs Light Hauling • Junk Removal X Some Assembly Required 703-217 6697 / 703 217 9116 Licensed Chris Stancil Insured

Always Something Inc.

Roofing Tree Services Windows

Rock Creek Hauling Call / text Peter @ 202-468-8600

No job too big or too SMALL

AD ACCEPTANCE POLICY

24hr response and Green Program

Senior Citizen Discounts

The Current Newspapers reserves the right to reject any advertising or advertising copy at any time for any reason. In any event, the advertiser assumes liability for the content of all advertising copy printed and agrees to hold the Current Newspapers harmless from all claims arising from printed material made against any Current Newspaper. The Current Newspapers shall not be liable for any damages or loss that might occur from errors or omissions in any advertisement in excess of the amount charged for the advertisement. In the event of non-publication of any ad or copy, no liability shall exist on the part of the Current Newspaper except that no charge shall be made for the a

Handyman Services

• Carpentry – • Repair or New Work • Repairing & Replacing Storm Windows, Doors & Cabinets, etc. • Plaster & Drywall Repair • Painting & Finishing • Stripping Doors & Trim • Building Shelves, Storage & Laundry Facilities • Countertops • And Much More!

For information about the licensing of any particular business in Washington, D.C., please call the District Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs at (202) 442-4311. The department's website is www.dcra.dc.gov.

CABINET WORK

Our craftsmen, who for 30 years have done quality work, would work on your project. Our shop can build or duplicate almost anything. We are a design & build firm. We are kitchen and bath designers. We cam bid on your plans.

Joel Truitt Builders, Inc. 734 7th St., SE

CLEANING

Mike's Hauling Service Trash Junk Removal and & Junk Removal Commercial and Residential Serving NW DC since 1987 Fast, friendly service. Insured & Bonded We recycle and donate.

202-547-2707 Quality since 1972

Say You Saw it in

THE CURRENT

240-876-8763 www.mikeshaulingservice.com

FLOORING SERVICES Home Improvement

Thomas Designs and Construction, Inc. Quality Renovations and Improvements

HANDYMAN

Î ,QWHULRU 5HQRYDWLRQV Î .LWFKHQV %DWKV Î 3RUFKHV 6XQURRPV Licenses in DC, MD and VA.

SCORPION GROUP CONTRACTORS WE ARE SPECIALIST ON

%DWKURRPV %DVHPHQWV .LWFKHQV $GGLWLRQV 'HFNV &DUSHW +DUGZRRG )ORRUV 7LOH We bring the show room to your door step!

240 793 6534

www.worldgreenremodling.com DCHIC #68006231 MDHIC #127045

Î $GGLWLRQV Î 'HFNV Î *DUDJHV 703-752-1614 www.thomas-designs.com

THE CURRENT THE CURRENT

More Home Improvement ads on the next page

WWW.CURRENTNEWSPAPERS.COM

THE CURRENT

THE CURRENT

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014 25

Service Directory

Landscaping

☎ 202/244-7223 (FAX) 202/363-9850

Home Improvement

Landscaping

DESIGN BUILD MAINTAIN

Complete Landscaping Services Stone and brickwork Walls Patios Driveways and walkways Drainage Tree and shrub health care Turf care Wrought iron

Masonry

(301) 316-1603

Marathon General Contractors

• Kitchen & Bath Remodeling • Additions, Decks, Patios • Painting and Wall Covering Lic/Bonded/Ins • Finished Basements • Carpentry & Tiles 301-814-8855 / 301-260-7549

301.920.2065 info@terra-dc.com

Iron Work

Licensed and Insured

w w w. t e r r a - d c . c o m

ALFREDO’S CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. We Specialize in Concrete Driveways • Patios • Pool Decks Basement Water Proofing • Walls Brick, Stone, Flagstone & Pavers References Available Upon Request Stone and Brick, New and Repair, Walks, Walls, Patios, Fireplaces, housefronts, hauling and bobcat work. Historic Restoration Specialist RJ, Cooley 301-540-3127 Licensed & Insured

Free Estimates

CUSTOMMASONRY

Landscaping

APPALOOSA CONTRACTORS Drainage Problems • Timber • Walls • Flagstone • Walkways • • Patios • Fencing

s i n c e 1 9 8 5 FLAGSTONE/BRICK/CONCRETE/PATIOS/RETAINING SIDEWALKS/DRIVEWAYS/ WATERPROOFING

WALLS

Landscape Design & Installation • Tree Service

Masonry

703-827-5000

— With The Boss Always On The Job —

Call 301-947-6811 or 301-908-1807 For FREE Estimate 30 years Experience — Licensed & Insured — MD Tree Expert #385

Landscape Design & Year-round Maintenance Mulching Stone & Brickwork Patios Walls New Plants & Trees Outdoor Lighting

• Stone/Brick Flagstone Retaining Walls Repointing • Concrete Driveways Sidewalks Exposed Aggregate • Leaky Basements Sump Pumps Water proofing $200 off Custom Patio Design & Installation

Call 202.362.3383 for a FREE estimate www.tenleyscapes.com

Scrubnik Lawn & Landscape, Inc.

Say You Saw it in

THE CURRENT

e-mail: scrubnik@verizon.net www.scrubnik.com

L i c . • Bo n d ed • In su re d

CALL PETER

202-468-8600 Also: Bobcat Work • Hot Tubs/Pools • Excavation Demo/ Hauling • Residential/Commercial DC’s #1 resource for repair and restoration

No job too small

Painting

ALWAYS RELIABLE & COURTEOUS SERVICE

FREE ESTIMATES

• Cleanups/Mulching • Seeding/Sodding • Landscape Maintenance

• Mowing • Installation of Trees, Flowers and, Shrubs Many References / Fully Insured

CUSTOMER SERVICE HOTLINE

# MHIC 127301

301-864-6020

Outrageous Offers!!!

• Yard Clean Up & Mulching $299* • Lawn Mowing Service $29* • We also deliver bulk mulch, top soil, and straw! *annual contract required & 5000 square foot lot or less

INTERIOR • EXTERIOR DC LIC. # 2811• MD LIC. # 86954

FREE ESTIMATES LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED

301-933-1247

THE CURRENT

26 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014

THE CURRENT

Service Directory

TW

Roofing Gutter Cleaning Every type of new roof and repair work Cleaning, repair and installation of new gutters &RQFUHWH DQG :DWHUSURRÀQJ Interior and Exterior painting Siding and Window Installation )UHH (VWLPDWHV /LF ,QVXUHG

5RRÀQJ *XWWHUV

202-520-1159

THE CURRENT

WWW.CURRENTNEWSPAPERS.COM

Classified Ads

Antiq. & Collectibles

Handyman

CHAIR CANING

• Built-in, Bookshelves • Furniture repair & Refinishing •Trimwork, painting • Miscellaneous household repairs Experienced woodworker Good references, reasonable rates Philippe Mougne: 202-686-6196 phmougne@yahoo.com

Seat Weaving – All types

Cane * Rush * Danish Repairs * Reglue References

email: chairsandseats@aol.com

STEVE YOUNG • 202-966-8810

Child Care Available

For information about the licensing of any particular business in Washington, D.C., please call the District Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs at (202) 442-4311. The department's website is www.dcra.dc.gov.

HANDYMAN

Cleaning Services

Donald Davidson 202-744-3647

ARE YOU looking for someone to clean your house incl laundry, light ironing. Excel Ref’s, low rates. Call (240)204-0071. HOUSE CLEANING service, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. Customer satisfaction 100%. ask about organic cleaning. Excel. Ref’s. Solange 240-478-1726.

MGL CLEANING SERVICE Experienced • Same Team Everytime Lic. Bonded, Ins. Good References, Free Estimates Our customers recommend us

25% off your first clean! Mario & Estella: 202-491-6767-703-798-4143

Windows

WINDOW WASHERS, ETC... Celebrating 15 years

Certified expert Can make your Windows computer run noticeably faster and more reliably. Flat $75 fee. All work fully guaranteed. Scott at 202-296-0405.

Residential Specialists Windows • Gutters • Power Washing DC • MD • VA Fully Bonded & Insured

Computer problems solved, control pop-ups & spam, upgrades, tune-up, DSL / Cable modem, network, wireless, virus recovery etc. Friendly service, home or business. Best rates.

IWCA

Member, International Window Cleaning Association • In the heart of the Palisades since 1993

Call Michael for estimate: 202-486-3145 www.computeroo.net New computer or smartphone?

Advertising in

THE CURRENT gets results! Call now to get your business promoted:

Cunningham Painting & Handyman Services • Interior/ Exterior Painting • Drywall • Carpentry • Deck & Fence Repair Ask for Cliff (202)374-9559

MASSAGE THERAPIST

202-337-0351

Over 15 years’ experience tutoring adults on all types of technology. I can help you with PCs or Macs as well as iPhones/iPads, Kindles, and all other devices. I also provide technical support, help choosing, purchasing, setting up, and troubleshooting devices. Call Brett Geranen at (202) 486-6189 or email ComputerTutorDC@gmail.com.

COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Professional, Yet Affordable PC • MAC REPAIR BY EXPERT Apple TV • iPad • iCloud • Photo • Sync/Backup

$65

No Fix-No Charge! (most repairs) Microsoft® Certified References IVAN BABINOTO 202-285-0887 babinoto@gmail.com www.pcsave.us

202-567-2020

Licensed & Board Certified My Office or Your Home 90min = $120 60min = $95 Packages/ Gift Certificates available

CALL LAURIE 202.237.0137

Help Wanted Astris Finance has FT position in Washington, DC: Senior Associate Design & build complex financial models, incl. macros under many scenarios. Structure project contracts & draft/negotiate term sheets/financing contracts for limited recourse project financing. Prepare due diligence materials & run process for lenders & equity investors in energy/infrastructure projects. Design financing structures based on financial model & contracts. Design pricing strategies for loans/swaps. Requires short-notice travel to Europe & Latin America, as much as 2 weeks/month. MS Degree in Operations Research, Finance or Applied Math, & 1 yr of exp. req. Email resume to admindc@astrisfinance.com. Must include job code “AFLP”

Housing for Rent (Apts) 1 BR apt: with balcony. Olympic pool, gym and tennis courts. $1,800/ mo., Utils included. Call (202)390-4607.

AU / Cathedral Area Idaho Terrace Apts – 3040 Idaho Ave, NW

Studio: $1315-$1595 All utilities included. Sec. Dep. $300 Fitness Center. Metro bus at front door. Reserved parking. Office Hours: M-F, 9-5

888-705-1347

THE CURRENT

STUDIOS NEAR Cathedral, $1300 includes utilities. Quiet, rooftop deck, near new Giant shopping and buses. 202 686-7247.

Instruction Learn to use your iPhone/iPad, Kindle, computer, digital camera, TiVo/DVR, or pretty much any electronic device. NW DC resident with over 15 years’ experience teaching adults to master their technology is available for tutoring in your home. Call Brett Geranen at (202) 486-6189 or email ComputerTutorDC@gmail.com

Recommended in May ‘03,‘04 ‘05

“Washingtonian Magazine”

Health

SERVING UPPER N.W.

F REE ES TIMATES

• Sash Cords, Glass, Wood Rot, Blinds • Doors, Locks, Mail-Slots, Shelves • Decks, Steps, Banisters & Moulding • Carpentry, Tub Caulking & Safety Bars • Furniture Assembly & Art Hanging 25 Years Experience

Weekly • Bi-Weekly Residential and Commercial Good references • 30 years in DC narocleaningservice@gmail.com

Computers

GLOVER PARK: 1 brm apt opposite park. Balcony, plenty of storage space, a/c, ceiling fans. $1550 includes gas, heating, and water. 202-615-2932.

Befuddled by your smartphone?

Naro Cleaning Service, LLC (240)688-8518

RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS

In the heart of the Palisades since 1993

Your Neighborhood

NANNY AVAILABLE Friday’s: 15 years exp., good references, honest, reliable. Call 571-228-0556.

Housing for Rent (Apts)

www.bmcproperties.com

Voice/Piano/Keyboards Instruction offered from elementary through high school and beyond. Over 25 years experience. 202-486-3741 dwight@dwightmcnair.com

Moving/Hauling CONTINENTAL MOVERS Free 10 boxes Local-Long Distance • Great Ref’s

301-984-5908 • 202 438-1489 www.continentalmovers.net

GREAT SCOTT MOVING INC. Local & Long Distance, Pianos! Call us For a Great Move at a Great Price (301) 699-2066. Highly rated in Consumer Check Book, Better Business Bureau, Yelp & Angie’s List.

Personal Services Get Organized Today! Get "Around Tuit" now and organize your closets, basement, home office, kids' rooms, kitchens, garages and more! Call today for a free consultation! Around Tuit, LLC Professional Organizing

202-489-3660 www.getaroundtuitnow.com info@getaroundtuitnow.com

Pets CAT CARE Services Providing loving, attentive care for your cat(s) while you are away by doing more than just cleaning the box & filling the bowl. • Over 15 years experience. • Am/pm & weekend visits • Short term & long term. Will also take care of other small indoor pets, water plants & bring in mail. References available upon request. Great rates! Located in The Palisades. catcaresvcs@yahoo.com call 703-868-3038

MORE PET SERVICES ON THE NEXT PAGE

Classified Ads Pets [202] 277-2566 PO Box 25058 Washington, DC 20027 jule@julespetsitting.com www.julespetsitting.com

J ULE’S Petsitting Services, Inc.

• Mid Day Dog Walks • Kitty Visits • In-Home Overnight Pet Sitting and other Pet Care Services • Insured and Bonded

Setting the Standard for Excellence in Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Since 1991

Senior Care

Dog Boarding

COMPASSIONATE CNA available for FT elderly care. References available. Please call (202)413-9412.

202-966-3061

KIND, TRUSTWORTHY caregiver/ companion available FT/PT. References avail. Call 240-462-8528.

Upholstery

EXPERIENCED PETSITTER/ Housesitter available. Responsible 32/F, seeking long or short-term opportunities. Employed non-smoker with car, can provide multiple references. Call 703-772-8848 or email kp105dc@gmail.com for more details.

Professional Services Professional Assistant/ Professional Organizer Overwhelmed? Help w med. ins. forms, organizing, paperwk. QB, accounting, Chev Chase native, Cath. U grad, atty; reliable & conf. Julie Furth, JD 202-557-0529. www.jfurth.com • julie@jfurth.com

THE CURRENT

Public Notice FRIENDSHIP PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR NOTICE OF INTENT Friendship Public Charter School is seeking bids from prospective vendors to provide; On Call Architectural Design Services: The competitive Request for Proposal can be found on FPCS website at http://www.friendshipschools.org/procurement. Proposals are due no later than 4:00 P.M., EST, November 24th, 2014. No proposal will be accepted after the deadline. Questions can be addressed to: ProcurementInquiry@friendshipschools.org. -- Bids not addressing all areas as outlined in the RFP will not be considered. IT Hardware and Software Equipment Purchase and Service: The competitive Request for Proposal can be found on FPCS website at http://www.friendshipschools.org/procurement. Proposals are due no later than 4:00 P.M., EST, November 24th, 2014. No proposal will be accepted after the deadline. Questions can be addressed to: ProcurementInquiry@friendshipschools.org. -- Bids not addressing all areas as outlined in the RFP will not be considered. Pursuant to the School Reform Act, D.C. 38-1802 (SRA) and the D.C. Public Charter Schools procurement policy, Friendship PCS hereby submits this Notice of Intent to award the following Sole Source Contracts: Vendor: International Baccalaureate Description of Good or Service Procured: International Baccalaureate North America Fees, Training, Materials and related Services. Amount of Contract: $100,000 Selection Justification: International Baccalaureate is the sole owner of the Training and Instructional Materials for the International Baccalaureate Program Vendor: College Board AP Description of Good or Service Procured: College Board Advance Placement program, AP, SAT, PSAT, publications, software, services and materials. Amount of Contract: $100,000 Selection Justification: College Board is the Sole provider of advance placement exams, publications and software which include tangible and in tangle related services and materials.

THE CURRENT

&

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Events Entertainment

Continued From Page 23 by Washington Hebrew Congregation, Annunciation Catholic Church and St. Alban’s Parish. 7:30 p.m. Free. St. Alban’s Parish, 3001 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-8956307. Sporting event ■ The Washington Capitals will play the Columbus Blue Jackets. 7 p.m. $26 to $433. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800745-3000. Wednesday, Nov. 12

Pets Susan Mcconnell’s Loving Pet Care. • Mid-day Walks • Home visits • Personal Attention

The Current

Wednesday november 12 Benefit ■ The Neighborhood Farm Initiative’s Harvest Ball will feature local food from Sweetgreen, Whole Foods, Commissary and 2 Armadillos; drinks from 3 Stars Brewery; and dancing. 6 to 10 p.m. $35. Auditorium, St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church, 1525 Newton St. NW. neighborhoodfarminitiative.org Classes and workshops ■ Sarah von Pollaro, owner of Urban Petals Floral Design and Flower Empowered, will lead a “Floral Flair” workshop. 10 to 11:30 a.m. $80 to $85; reservations required by Nov. 5. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. ■ A DC Reads ancestry workshop will feature a database demonstration of the D.C. Public Library’s genealogical and historical online resources. 6 p.m. Free. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1637 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288. Concerts ■ Winners of the Asian American Music Society’s 2014 Woodwind, Piano, String, and Voice Competition will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ The Georgetown University Chamber Singers and Modern Musick will present “In Dulci Jubilo,” an Advent-themed choral concert featuring works by Bach, Buxtehude and Hammerschmidt. 7 p.m. Free. Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. performingarts.georgetown.edu. ■ Gangstagrass, a bluegrass/hip-hop project, will perform. 8:30 p.m. $15 to $18. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■ “Nixon Legacy Forum: The Opening of China” will feature former National Security Council staff members Jonathan Howe, Winston Lord, Nicholas Platt and Richard Solomon. 10 a.m. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. ■ Helen Slania, director of the Betty Boyd Dettre Library and Research Center, will discuss “The First Woman Graphic Novelist: Helena Bochořáková-Dittrichová.” Noon to 12:30 p.m. Free. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-783-7370. ■ “The New Normal: Author Meets His Critics” will feature comments by Brookings Institution fellows Richard Reeves and Stuart Taylor on George Washington University professor Amitai Etzioni’s book “The New Normal: Finding a Balance Between Individual Rights and the Common Good.” Etzioni’s response to the critique will follow. Noon to 2 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 602, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University,

1957 E St. NW. go.gwu.edu/newnormal. ■ Niki Akhavan, assistant professor of media studies at Catholic University, will discuss her book “Electronic Iran: The Cultural Politics of an Online Evolution.” 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Free. Room 241, Bunn Intercultural Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. guevents.georgetown.edu. ■ The Chevy Chase Library’s History and Biography Book Club will discuss “A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius” by Dave Eggers. 2 p.m. Free. Bread & Chocolate, 5542 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021. ■ Sergey Shenin, professor of international relations and Russia’s foreign policy at Saratov State University, Russia, will discuss “The Ukrainian Crisis and Russian Society.” 4 to 5 p.m. Free; reservations required. Suite 412, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. go.gwu.edu/SergeyShenin. ■ John Bicknell will discuss his book “America 1844: Religious Fervor, Westward Expansion, and the Presidential Election That Transformed the Nation” at an RC Book Club event sponsored by CQ Roll Call and Hooks Book Events. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. hooksbookevents.com/calendar. ■ Robert Ford, former U.S. ambassador to Syria, will discuss the current crises in Syria and Iraq in conversation with Frank Sesno, director of the George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs. Free; reservations required. Room B12, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. go.gwu.edu/fordatgwregister. ■ Science Café 360 will feature a talk by Dr. Thomas Mellman of Howard University on “Sleep, Stress and Health.” 6 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations required. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. tinyurl.com/cafe-sleep. ■ The DC Child and Family Services Agency will present an information session for prospective foster parents. 6:30 p.m. Free. Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library, 7420 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-5416100. ■ Sheila Weller will discuss her book “The News Sorority: Diane Sawyer, Katie Couric, Christiane Amanpour — and the (Ongoing, Imperfect, Complicated) Triumph of Women in TV News.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400. ■ Folger Shakespeare Library director Michael Witmore will discuss Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar.” 6:30 p.m. $15. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu. ■ The Friends of Tenley-Friendship Library will host a book talk by Martin R. Ganzglass, author of the historical novel “Cannons for the Cause,” about the 300mile transport of 59 canons on wagons and sleds during the American Revolution. 7 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. ■ Teacher, world traveler and former Peace Corps volunteer Catherine Bell will discuss her book “Rush of Shadows,” winner of the 2014 Washington Writers’ Publishing House Fiction Prize. 7 p.m. Free. Large meeting room, Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3121. ■ Judith Rodin, president of the Rockefeller Foundation, will discuss her book “The Resilience Dividend: Being Strong in a World Where Things Go Wrong.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

27

■ Chris Matthews — high-profile television pundit, former aide to House Speaker Tip O’Neill and author of “Tip and the Gipper: When Politics Worked” — will discuss “When Politics Wasn’t Hardball.” 7 to 8:45 p.m. $30 to $42. Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-6333030. ■ “UFOs: Encounters by Generals, Pilots, and Government Officials” will feature Leslie Kean, author of “UFOs: Generals, Pilots and Government Officials Go on the Record”; retired U.S. Air Force Col. Charles I. Halt, an eyewitness to the famous Rendlesham Forest incident; Richard F. Haines, a former NASA scientist who is now chief scientist for the National Aviation Reporting Center on Anomalous Phenomena; and Thomas J. Carey, author of “Inside the Real Area 51.” 7:30 to 10 p.m. Free; reservations required. Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. alumniassociation.american.edu/ UFOpanel. ■ Rock star, crowdfunding pioneer and TED speaker Amanda Palmer will discuss her book “The Art of Asking: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help.” 8 p.m. $15 to $18. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 800-745-3000. Films ■ American University Archives personnel will present newly discovered footage shot by American University students of the protests on campus and in D.C. in response to the violence at Kent State University in May 1970. 5 to 6 p.m. Free. Bender Library Training and Events Room, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-3256. ■ Goethe-Institut will present Stefan Roloff’s 2003 film “The Red Orchestra.” A discussion with Roloff will follow. 6:30 p.m. $4 to $7. Goethe-Institut, 812 7th St. NW. boxofficetickets.com/goethe. ■ The National Archives will present the 2004 film “Heir to an Execution: A Granddaughter’s Story,” about the trial and execution of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg during the height of the Cold War. 7 p.m. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. Performances ■ The Happenings at the Harman Happy Hours series will feature Ziva’s Spanish Dance Ensemble, presented by Washington Performing Arts. 5:30 p.m. Free. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-547-5688. ■ The Picnic Theatre Company will present H.G. Wells’ “War of the Worlds.” Reception at 6:30 p.m.; performance at 7:30 p.m. $12 to $15. Belle Vue Ballroom, Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. dumbartonhouse.org/events. The performance will repeat Thursday and Friday. ■ The Salzburg Marionettes will present “A Peek Behind the Scenes.” 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations required. Austrian Cultural Forum, 3524 International Court NW. acfdc.org. ■ American University student choreographers will present “Choreolab 2014: Ph(r)ases,” featuring an array of works in progress. 8 p.m. $5. Greenberg Theatre, American University, 4200 Wisconsin Ave. NW. american.tix.com. Sporting event ■ The Washington Wizards will play the Detroit Pistons. 7 p.m. $10 to $356. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000.

28 Wednesday, november 5, 2014

The CurrenT

Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.