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Walls students head to U.S. Ethics Bowl

Property assessments rise throughout D.C.

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By DEIRDRE BANNON Current Correspondent

After winning the D.C. Ethics Bowl for the third year in a row, the School Without Walls team will head to the University of North Carolina next month for the national competition. Held Jan. 31 at American University, the D.C. event featured 12 teams from 10 local high schools discussing topics including violence in schools, medical ethics and government policy — all within an ethical theory framework. While ethics bowls are similar to debate competitions, there are key differences. In debate, “students are given a position they have to defend; they’ve already figured out what the answer has to be,” said Ellen Feder, philosophy professor at American University and co-organizer of the D.C. Ethics Bowl. “But that’s not what philosophy is. We’re not supposed to be rhetoricians; we’re supposed to be getting at the truth.” In an ethics bowl, “students are given a problem that doesn’t necesSee Ethics/Page 10

By ELIZABETH WIENER Current Staff Writer

The seemingly inexorable — but uneven — increase in single-family home values in the District continues. New 2016 assessments from the D.C. Office of Tax and Revenue show modest jumps in already pricey neighborhoods in Upper Northwest — and the biggest boost in newly trendy areas like LeDroit Park, Eckington and Riggs Park. The biggest change, in fact, is an

Residents question ruling for River Inn sidewalk cafe Brian Kapur/The Current

Senior guard Brian Crawford, left, and sophomore guard Chris Lykes led Gonzaga’s basketball team past DeMatha 77-68 in a double overtime thriller to capture the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championship on Thursday. The Eagles won their first league hoops title since 2008.

City orders halt to events at Kalorama house By KATIE PEARCE Current Staff Writer

On the Airbnb website, the property at 2220 Q St. is advertised as a “Celebrity House Hunter Mansion,” available for private events for $1,500 and up per night. Guests on the site have chimed in with praise of the six-bedroom house, which has hosted wedding receptions, a New Year’s Eve celebration and birthday parties. But neighbors of the SheridanKalorama mansion have also been chiming in, expressing increasing concerns about noise, crowds and parking woes. And last week, the D.C. government intervened to shut down the

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The owner of the Q Street home says he will now cater to guests rather than rent it for events.

party. On Friday, the D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory

Affairs issued a cease-and-desist order to property owner Doug Jefferies, who also owns Results the Gym in Capitol Hill and Stroga gym in Adams Morgan. The order directs Jefferies “to discontinue any and all unlicensed business activity there, which includes short-term rentals of the residence,” according to an email from Christopher Shorter of the Office of the City Administrator, which was forwarded to The Current. “The agency will also send a letter to AirBnb, alerting the company to the fact that the listing for 2220 Q St. NW is offering the property for an unlicensed — and consequently See Kalorama/Page 2

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ANC seeks input on West Dupont liquor license moratorium — Page 7

18.95 percent jump in assessments from 2015 to 2016 in Eckington. That compares with mild inflation in home prices in Ward 3: 9.23 percent in Cleveland Park, for example, but only 3.3 percent in American University Park, 5.28 percent in Chevy Chase, 3.97 percent in Forest Hills, and 2.06 percent in Spring Valley. In Ward 2, established neighborhoods with already sky-high home prices also saw modest gains: up 6.56 percent in Georgetown, and 5.45 percent in Burleith. But farther east in the ward, Foggy Bottom saw a 13.86 percent hike, and Old City II (which includes parts of Dupont See Assessments/Page 7

Kennedy Center to host Wagner’s ‘Flying Dutchman’ — Page 25

■ Foggy Bottom: ANC

faults city over transparency

By DEIRDRE BANNON Current Correspondent

The Foggy Bottom advisory neighborhood commission is seeking legal advice on a November 2014 zoning administrator ruling that makes The River Inn eligible to open a sidewalk cafe for its restaurant, Dish+drink. Commissioners are concerned that the community was not given an opportunity to weigh in on the decision, and they question whether rules regarding public notice were followed. The zoning decision overturns a 2002 ruling made by the same office when the hotel at 924 25th St. applied for a sidewalk cafe permit. At that time, officials determined that the operation could not expand into public space because zoning regulations prohibited any part of the hotel restaurant to “be visible from a sidewalk.” The ruling also noted that such restaurants “may not be increased.” But in his November 2014 rul-

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The River Inn is seeking to add outdoor seating at 924 25th St., but neighbors are concerned about noise and other issues.

ing, zoning administrator Matthew LeGrant took a different interpretation. Because the restaurant, which is contained within the building, is not changing its visibility from the sidewalk, an outdoor cafe would be allowable, explained Department of Consumer Regulatory Affairs spokesperson Matt Orlins. Further, since the sidewalk cafe would be on public space, it would not considered to be part of the restaurant, he See Cafe/Page 5

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tion Administration to determine “whether the property owner is selling alcohol without a license.� Responding last night to an inquiry from The Current, Jeffries wrote that he was “told by DCRA that I am not [allowed] to conduct any business at my house,� and said he’s since changed the listing “to cater only toward overnight guests

rather than special events.� “I think that resolves the issue,� he added, “unless they’re trying to prevent me from using Airbnb.� Tom Lipinsky, communications director for Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans, said earlier that day that Jefferies had “expressed a position that he was not going to go along with the order� from the

regulatory agency. The city’s action follows the Feb. 23 meeting of the SheridanKalorama advisory neighborhood commission, where a group of neighbors aired a list of grievances about the events. The property has apparently been hosting large parties for a few years, with complaints escalating over the past several

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months. The neighborhood commission voted that night to endorse the residents’ opinion that the mansion, which falls within a residential zone, should no longer be rented out for commercial purposes as an event site. The Airbnb property rental website describes the mansion as an “over-the-top space capable of accommodating up to 400 people inside, and another 100 people outside.� The 6,000-square-foot house is advertised as offering a heated swimming pool, a pool table, a pingpong table, four sun decks and more. “The house loves to host families, convention groups, receptions, private concerts, celebrity accommodations, and more,� says the Airbnb listing. Jefferies, in the listing, says “I’ve lived in this neighborhood and this ever growing house for over a decade.� In his note to The Current, he defended his “a stellar reputation with home owners in the neighborhood,� which helped him easily win support for several changes he made to the property over the years. Kalorama resident Donna Hays said neighbors were initially “reluctant in some cases of taking legal action,� given Jefferies’ history as a good neighbor. But escalating concerns in recent months, and a spate of calls to the police, caught the city’s attention. Neighbors at the Feb. 23 meeting in particular pointed to a noisy party this past New Year’s Eve. Hays said the concerns have come mainly from residents of the neighboring apartment building at 2222 Q St. In addition to noise, one big issue has been congestion in a shared alley behind the house, where catering trucks have caused blockades. Hays said the private events at the home started out fairly innocuously about three years ago, with fundraisers once in a blue moon, but “in the past three, four months of the past year, there seems to have been more and more and more.� Regarding the complaints, Jefferies wrote to The Current that “not one person has approached me about the noise issue. Someone simply calls the police and claims I’m making the noise.� He said on several occasions police have showed up “to find me and my dog having a relaxing evening only to learn the noise was coming from the apartment building.� The D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs didn’t respond to a request for further information about the case yesterday afternoon. Lipinksy of Jack Evans’ office speculated that Jefferies would be likely to appeal aspects of the ruling. “The neighbors were very excited� when the regulatory agency intervened last week, he said, “but then the reality set in that there’s still an appeals process.�

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to shift from the Deal Middle School and Wilson High School boundary into the zone for a reopened MacFarland Middle and the existing Roosevelt High. Bowser has extended grandfathering provisions for these families so they can continue sending their children to Deal and Wilson for the next seven years. The families won’t be placed in the boundary See Boundaries/Page 5

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Ward 4 D.C. Council front-runner Brandon Todd will remain on the ballot for the city’s April 28 special election, the D.C. Board of Elections ruled Monday. The board’s decision represented a defeat for local political activist Alonzo Edmonson, who formally challenged Todd’s candidacy, as well as rival Ward 4 candidates Doug Sloan and Dwayne Toliver, who worked with Edmonson on the effort. At the board’s hearing Thursday on the matter, Toliver, an attorney, represented Edmonson while Sloan was present in the room. Edmonson’s challenge, designed to remove Todd from the ballot, revolved around allegations concerning the candidate’s residence. Back in December, Todd listed a 5th Street address on his declaration of candidacy, claiming that he had resided at that location since October 1998. Edmonson alleged that Todd didn’t reside on 5th Street but rather at an Upshur Street address. Although he never disputed the contention that Todd has lived in Ward 4 for many years, he questioned Todd’s assertion about how long he has resided on 5th Street. Edmonson pointed to Board of Elections records demonstrating that the candidate resided and voted in Southeast between 2002 and 2006. For his part, Todd never disputed the allegation that he has lived at an Upshur Street address, at least some of the time, since 2007. However, he

provided evidence that, as the board said in its ruling, “he still views the 5th Street property as his principal or primary place of abode.� The board noted that the 5th Street address is “where he is registered to vote, it is the address on his driver’s license, it is where his federal tax information is sent, and it is where his bills are sent.� (According to D.C.’s assessment database, the home is owned by Karen Todd, his mother.) Todd did acknowledge that he made an inadvertent error by stating that he has resided on 5th Street since 1998, when in fact, the 5th Street property has only been his formal residence since 2007. However, the board called this mistake “administrative in nature and not legal grounds for disqualification.� In the conclusion of its ruling, the board wrote, “The Challenger’s evidence does not establish that Mr. Todd is not a bona fide resident of Ward 4 in the District of Columbia. Both properties at issue in this proceeding are located in Ward 4. ... In light of the ample evidence presented by Mr. Todd to substantiate that he lives at [the 5th Street property], and the scant evidence to rebut that specific intent, the Board is obligated to reject the challenge to his candidacy.� Asked to respond to the board’s ruling, Todd spokesperson Everett Hamilton told The Current, “This is what we’ve been saying all along. There’s no story here. We’re looking forward to debating the real issues affecting the residents of Ward 4.�

Delivering on a campaign promise, Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced changes to the Gray administration’s reforms of public school boundaries and student assignment policies in the District. In Northwest, these changes concern families in Crestwood and 16th Street Heights who are slated

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The D.C. State Board of Education will hold a working session to discuss the District’s Equitable Access Plan, which will seek to address inequities between high- and low-performing schools and discrepancies in access to experienced, well-qualified and effective teachers. The meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. in Room 1114, One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW.

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The D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board will hold its monthly meeting at 9 a.m. in Room 220 South, One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW. Agenda items include an application to raze a non-contributing building and construct a threestory row house at 1421 Corcoran St. NW. ■The D.C. government will host a discussion on “Moving Toward an Age-Friendly City: What Next?� Officials will present key elements of the District’s strategic plan and steps toward implementation. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. at the Takoma Park Library, 416 Cedar St. NW.

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The Chevy Chase Citizens Association, the Shepherd Park Citizens Association and the Takoma DC Neighborhood Association will hold a candidates forum for the Ward 4 D.C. Council race. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at St. John’s College High School, 2607 Military Road NW (use the Oregon Avenue entrance).

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The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested 21-year-old Ronald E. Johnson of Northwest D.C. in connection with two armed carjackings that took place in Georgetown last week, according to a news release. The first of the Feb. 25 incidents occurred in the 3100 block of P Street, where a suspect approached a driver and demanded the keys to the victim’s car while displaying a gun. The victim was able to drive away. The second victim, approached in the same way in the 2600 block of P shortly after, complied, and the suspect drove away in the vehicle. Members of the U.S. Park Police saw the vehicle and attempted to make a traffic stop, but the suspect fled. According to media reports, the stolen car struck a telephone pole on Ingraham Street in Petworth during the ensuing high-speed chase, and the suspect fled the car on foot. Park Police officers apprehended him after a brief pursuit. Johnson has been charged with two counts of armed carjacking and one count of assault with a deadly weapon, the release states.

Head of 2nd District retiring from MPD

Metropolitan Police Department 2nd District Cmdr. Michael Reese is retiring from the force this week to become deputy chief of police for the D.C. Housing Authority. Reese announced his departure in a letter to the community last month, saying his retirement would be effective March 7. “It has been an honor to reside in the District of Columbia and to work for the Metropolitan Police Department for almost 30 years,�

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he wrote. “Being a dual stake holder accentuated the great pleasure of serving the residents and visitors to this great city.� Reese noted that he will continue to “serve the residents of the District of Columbia� in his new job, and that his cellphone number will remain the same. He shared a new email address, effective March 9: mreese@dchousing.org.

Bowser names chief for fire department

Mayor Muriel Bowser on Monday named former Seattle Fire Chief Gregory M. Dean to the District’s top fire and emergency medical services post. Dean spent 10 years as chief in Seattle, where he led a 1,150-person team with a $175 million budget, according to a news release. Former D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Chief Kenneth Ellerbe retired last summer, and interim Chief Eugene Jones has filled the post since. Dean will take over May 1, with acting assistant chief Edward R. Mills III serving as interim chief during the transition. “The safety and well-being of District residents is my top priority and FEMS is at the frontlines of this effort,� Bowser says in the release. “Chief Dean is a proven, collaborative leader who led a department with an international reputation for its fire-based EMS performance. I am certain that he will work with our emergency first responders and the community to move the department forward in exciting ways.� “We will build on the Department’s strengths and bring a data driven approach that will ensure we are delivering top-notch services 24/7,� says Dean.

Metro avoids service cuts, fare increases

The board of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority voted last week to forego fare increases and substantial cuts in service as it works to balance its budget, according to a statement from board chair Mort Downey. “While the final budget vote will come in the spring, the Board’s action today reflects a continued commitment to further reduce administrative costs and reprogram money from non-safety programs, and signals continued support from our jurisdictional funding partners to help balance the budget and continue our standing fare and service policies,� the release states.

New book highlights Georgetown gardens

The 91-year-old Georgetown Garden Club has published a book profiling 38 neighborhood gardens, written by Edith Schafer, with photos by Jenny Gorman. Timed to coincide with the organization’s annual garden tour, scheduled for May 9, the books are

available for $45 at georgetowngardenclubdc.org or by calling 202625-1175. They will also be on sale for $40 when purchased alongside a ticket for the tour ($30).

D.C. street-sweeping delayed by weather

The D.C. Department of Public Works has postponed from March 1 to 9 the start of its residential sweetsweeping program — and related parking enforcement — due to predictions of snow and other wintry precipitation this week. The seasonal program typically runs from March 1 through Oct. 31, according to a news release. Street signs identify the days of the week and hours of the day when parking is restricted to allow street sweeping. The fine for violators is $45, and cars may be towed.

Cold means extra week for ice rink

The Washington Harbour ice rink will close for the season Sunday, after remaining open an extra week due to the cold weather. D.C.’s largest outdoor rink will be open from noon to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow; noon to 10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $10 for regular admission; $9 for children, seniors and military personnel; and $8 for college students on Thursdays with valid ID. Skate rentals cost $5. Washington Harbour is located at 3050 K St. NW.

Corrections

In an Feb. 25 article on the planned opening of Burger Tap & Shake in Tenleytown, the status of modifications to the establishment’s license application was misstated. The article reported incorrectly that advisory neighborhood commission chair Jonathan Bender had said he had seen redesigned plans barely 24 hours before the meeting; in fact, he said that at that time the applicant’s representative had only offered to revise the application. New drawings were presented to the commission for the first time at the meeting and had not been filed with the city. Also, the disagreement between Bender and the establishment’s legal representative, Andrew Kline, was described in the article as continuing throughout the meeting; the Burger Tap & Shake matter was one item on a long meeting agenda, and Kline and his client left soon after it was discussed. In the same issue, an item on the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards misidentified one of the D.C. honorees — Gillian Page of Georgetown Day School. She and her twin sister Rachel Page of Wilson High School were among the winners. The Current regrets the errors. As a matter of policy, The Current corrects all errors of substance. To report an error, call the managing editor at 202-567-2011.

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CAFE: Neighbors say city process lacked transparency From Page 1

said. Similarly, because the restaurant’s space inside the hotel is not increasing, a sidewalk cafe would be permissible, LeGrant noted in his determination. “The zoning administrator revisited the original opinion and found that it was wrong, ‌ it was a technicality,â€? said Conrad Cafritz, owner of The River Inn, a boutique eight-story hotel with 124 rooms. LeGrant’s decision that there are no zoning issues precluding a sidewalk cafe clears the way for Cafritz to take his case to the city’s Public Space Committee, which issues use permits under the purview of the Department of Transportation. The River Inn’s application is scheduled to go before the committee on April 23. The public can testify or submit comments via email. The proposed sidewalk cafe would have seven tables with 28 seats and would close at 10 p.m. on weekends and 9 p.m. on weeknights. But the Foggy Bottom commission believes the application never should have proceeded to this point. Commissioners have concerns about the process and the sidewalk cafe itself — which is why they voted unanimously at their Feb. 18 meeting to allocate funds to obtain legal advice on the matter. The commission takes issue with the fact that it didn’t know the zoning administrator was considering The River Inn’s sidewalk cafe application last fall and that it missed a presumed 60-day window to appeal the decision. Commissioners found out in February that Cafritz had initiated the process only because they received notice

that The River Inn had applied for a liquor license for the cafe after receiving the favorable zoning ruling from LeGrant. “The point isn’t so much that the zoning administrator is wrong or correct; the point is whether the process is taking place in a way that is transparent enough for the community to have an opportunity to weigh in,â€? said commissioner Patrick Kennedy. He noted that without that transparency, the zoning administrator would not “have the opportunity to evaluate the case fully, and see all the evidence — not just what the applicant chooses to present to them. ‌ The process is sorely lacking.â€? Commissioners thought the issue of a sidewalk cafe at The River Inn was put to rest about a year ago. Cafritz initiated the process in May, but the commission presented him with the 2002 zoning ruling, and he withdrew his application. Then in September, Cafritz’s attorneys at Holland & Knight went to LeGrant for reconsideration. In November, LeGrant determined that the hotel would be eligible for a sidewalk cafe. “I have a lot of concerns about the way DCRA and Holland & Knight operated in this matter,â€? commissioner Florence Harmon said at the body’s Feb. 18 meeting. “These private rulings by DCRA are done in the dead of night and are not publicly disseminated. ‌ Most other decisions like this that affect neighbors are publicly noticed and the ANC gets notice. There is no way we can find out about these rulings.â€? This is not the first time the commission has had an issue with public notice from the zoning administrator: In 2012, the commission

filed a successful appeal that overturned approval for signage at the Hilton Garden Inn at 2201 M St., and also established that the office did not provide public notice on its ruling. In the case of The River Inn, public notice may not be applicable, according to the regulatory affairs agency spokesperson. “Public notice is not required when the zoning administrator opines on an interpretation of the zoning regulations, as has occurred here,� said Orlins. “The Office of the Zoning Administrator interprets the law but does not make discretionary decisions. Those are reserved for the Board of Zoning Adjustment or the Zoning Commission. Both those bodies accept public testimony.� Commissioner Kennedy said Foggy Bottom listserv conversations and communications sent directly to the commission reveal the community response to the proposed sidewalk cafe to be “overwhelmingly negative.� David Hertzfeldt, who lives on the adjacent Queen Anne’s Lane, said he “strongly� opposes the cafe. “I’m concerned about noise factors, trucks, and I think it will become an outside nightclub,� he said at the Feb. 18 meeting. Meanwhile, The River Inn’s liquor license application for the proposed cafe is moving forward. The commission will weigh the merits of that application at its next meeting, on March 18, when it could choose to protest the application. The commission also hopes to host a separate community meeting to discuss all the issues presented by the proposed sidewalk cafe, with the date and location to be determined.

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Association, told The Current he’s pleased by the mayor’s decision. “I haven’t heard any negative responses from my community,� he said. Rubio also thinks there will now be increased pressure on Bowser and the winner of his D.C. Council race to ensure that all of Ward 4’s schools are desirable. The Gray administration redrew school boundaries last year for the first time since 1968, citing a dire need to address overcrowding in some school buildings and the underutilization of other facilities, among various concerns.

for MacFarland and Roosevelt until the 2022-2023 school year, which will be three or four years after MacFarland reopens. With this change, Bowser has more or less granted a request from 18 members of the Ward 4 Education Alliance — including D.C. Council candidate Pedro Rubio — who wrote a letter to the mayor about school boundaries last December. Rubio, who serves as president of the 16th Street Heights Civic

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Police Report This is a listing of reports taken from Feb. 23 through March 1 by the Metropolitan Police Department in local police service areas.

psa PSA 101 101 ■ downtown

Robbery ■ 800-899 block, 11th St.; 10:02 p.m. Feb. 28. Theft ■ 1200-1299 block, G St.; 5 p.m. Feb. 24. ■ 1100-1199 block, F St.; 10:19 a.m. Feb. 26. ■ 1200-1299 block, G St.; 6:10 p.m. March 1. ■ 1200-1299 block, G St.; 6:40 p.m. March 1. ■ 1100-1199 block, Vermont Ave.; 9:19 p.m. March 1.

psa 102

■ Gallery PSA 102 place

PENN QUARTER

Assault with a dangerous weapon ■ 400-499 block, K St.; 9:07 p.m. Feb. 24 (with knife). Motor vehicle theft ■ 800-899 block, 7th St.; 11:20 p.m. Feb. 24. Theft ■ 700-799 block, 7th St.; 8:11 a.m. Feb. 23. ■ 320-399 block, 7th St.; 6:43 p.m. Feb. 24. ■ 700-799 block, 6th St.; 2:55 p.m. Feb. 25. ■ 900-999 block, 9th St.; 9:30 p.m. Feb. 27. ■ 1200-1299 block, G St.; 7:40 p.m. March 1. Theft from auto ■ 400-499 block, L St.; 11:12 a.m. Feb. 26.

psa PSA 201 201

■ chevy chase

Theft ■ 5400-5419 block, Connecticut Ave.; 2 a.m. Feb. 28.

psa 202

■ Friendship Heights PSA 202

Tenleytown / AU Park

Burglary ■ 4522-4599 block, 45th St.; 9:04 p.m. March 1. Theft ■ 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 7:25 p.m. Feb. 23. ■ 4000-4099 block, Albemarle St.; 7:24 a.m. Feb. 24. ■ 3814-3989 block, Chesapeake St.; 3:15 p.m. Feb. 24. ■ 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 4:03 p.m. Feb. 25. ■ 5254-5299 block, Western Ave.; 7:41 p.m. Feb. 27. ■ 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 1:45 p.m. March 1. Theft from auto ■ 43rd and Ingomar streets; 2:30 p.m. Feb. 23. ■ 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin

Ave.; 5:22 p.m. Feb. 27. ■ 4300-4399 block, Garrison St.; 7:37 p.m. Feb. 27. ■ 41st and Chesapeake streets; 8:15 p.m. Feb. 27.

psa 203

■ forest hills / van ness PSA 203

cleveland park

Theft ■ 4200-4225 block, Connecticut Ave.; 2:03 p.m. Feb. 27. Theft from auto ■ Reno Road and Tilden Street; 5:30 p.m. Feb. 23. ■ Reno Road and Tilden Street; 6:45 p.m. Feb. 23. ■ 3500-3599 block, Davenport St.; 2:07 p.m. Feb. 25.

psa 204

Ave.; 8:30 p.m. Feb. 24. ■ 3230-3299 block, P St.; 1:13 p.m. Feb. 25. ■ 3000-3049 block, M St.; 5:33 p.m. Feb. 25. ■ 1224-1299 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 8:07 p.m. Feb. 25. ■ 3600-3699 block, O St.; 12:06 p.m. Feb. 26. ■ 3000-3049 block, M St.; 1:57 p.m. Feb. 26. ■ 3000-3049 block, M St.; 4:55 p.m. Feb. 26. ■ 2800-2899 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 6:05 p.m. March 1. Theft from auto ■ 1048-1099 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 8:33 p.m. Feb. 28.

psa PSA 207 207

■ foggy bottom / west end

heights / cleveland park woodley park / Glover PSA 204 park / cathedral heights

Assault with a dangerous weapon ■ K and 19th streets; 4:20 p.m. Feb. 23 (with knife).

Robbery ■ 3201-3299 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 9:37 a.m. Feb. 23.

Burglary ■ 1100-1129 block, Connecticut Ave.; 10:04 a.m. Feb. 23.

Burglary ■ 2700-2799 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 9:36 a.m. Feb. 23.

Motor vehicle theft ■ 1100-1129 block, 17th St.; 12:37 p.m. Feb. 23.

Theft ■ 2400-2798 block, Calvert St.; 3 p.m. Feb. 23. ■ 2600-2699 block, Woodley Road; 4:06 p.m. Feb. 23. ■ 2600-2699 block, Woodley Road; 4:38 p.m. Feb. 23. ■ 2900-2999 block, Connecticut Ave.; 6:05 p.m. Feb. 24. ■ 2650-2699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 12:24 a.m. March 1.

Theft ■ 2200-2299 block, I St.; 7:53 p.m. Feb. 23. ■ 1100-1199 block, Vermont Ave.; 8:44 a.m. Feb. 24. ■ 2200-2299 block, M St.; 8:45 p.m. Feb. 24. ■ 1400-1433 block, K St.; 4 p.m. Feb. 25. ■ 1700-1779 block, M St.; 7:07 p.m. Feb. 25. ■ 800-899 block, 21st St.; 7:50 p.m. Feb. 25. ■ 1800-1899 block, M St.; 2:01 p.m. Feb. 26. ■ 1000-1099 block, 16th St.; 11:06 a.m. Feb. 27. ■ 2500-2699 block, Virginia Ave.; 3:15 p.m. Feb. 27. ■ 2000-2099 block, G St.; 7:52 p.m. Feb. 27. ■ 2400-2499 block, M St.; 7:38 p.m. Feb. 28. ■ 1100-1129 block, 17th St.; 6:48 a.m. March 1. ■ 1000-1099 block, Vermont Ave.; 8 a.m. March 1. ■ 600-699 block, 14th St.; 9:22 a.m. March 1.

■ Massachusetts avenue

Theft from auto ■ 2300-2399 block, Cathedral Ave.; 8:26 a.m. Feb. 27. ■ 2600-2699 block, Woodley Road; 9:30 a.m. Feb. 27. ■ 2200-2298 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 3:43 p.m. March 1.

psa 205

■ palisades / spring valley PSA 205

Wesley Heights / Foxhall

Theft from auto ■ 4400-4499 block, Macomb St.; 4:18 p.m. Feb. 23.

psa PSA 206 206

■ georgetown / burleith

Robbery ■ P and 26th streets; 1:43 p.m. Feb. 25 (with gun). ■ 3100-3199 block, P St.; 1:48 p.m. Feb. 25 (with gun). Sexual abuse ■ 3600-3699 block, O St.; 11:05 p.m. Feb. 27. Burglary ■ 3100-3199 block, K St.; 11:40 a.m. Feb. 23. Theft ■ 1700-1799 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 2:50 p.m. Feb. 23. ■ 1851-2008 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 1:50 p.m. Feb. 24. ■ 1224-1299 block, Wisconsin

Theft from auto ■ 600-749 block, New Hampshire Ave.; 2:48 p.m. Feb. 23. ■ 2300-2399 block, N St.; 3:55 p.m. Feb. 26. ■ 1100-1199 block, 24th St.; 10:10 a.m. March 1.

psa 208

■ sheridan-kalorama

PSA 208 dupont circle

Motor vehicle theft ■ R and 19th streets; 11:07 p.m. Feb. 28. Theft ■ 2100-2199 block, P St.; 5:54 p.m. Feb. 24. ■ 1700-1799 block, Connecticut Ave.; 6:39 p.m. Feb. 25.

■ 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 6:46 p.m. Feb. 25. ■ 1800-1899 block, M St.; 12:59 a.m. Feb. 27. ■ 1218-1299 block, Connecticut Ave.; 10:34 a.m. Feb. 28. ■ 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 5 a.m. March 1. ■ 1518-1599 block, 17th St.; 2:03 p.m. March 1. Theft from auto ■ 2300-2399 block, Tracy Place; 5 p.m. Feb. 23. ■ 1900-1999 block, Connecticut Ave.; 8:07 a.m. Feb. 27. ■ 1800-1899 block, S St.; 3:42 a.m. Feb. 28. ■ 15th and O streets; 8:41 a.m. March 1. ■ 1400-1499 block, 22nd St.; 6:27 p.m. March 1. ■ 1600-1614 block, Rhode Island Ave.; 6:35 p.m. March 1.

psa PSA 301 301

■ Dupont circle

Assault with a dangerous weapon ■ 1619-1699 block, 17th St.; 2:19 a.m. Feb. 28. Theft ■ 1618-1699 block, 14th St.; 9:50 p.m. Feb. 23. Theft from auto ■ 1400-1499 block, T St.; 7:25 p.m. Feb. 23. ■ 1500-1599 block, S St.; 12:11 p.m. Feb. 27.

psa PSA 303 303

■ adams morgan

Theft ■ 1600-1699 block, Kalorama Road; 10:17 p.m. Feb. 26. ■ 1900-1999 block, Connecticut Ave.; 10:50 p.m. Feb. 27. Theft from auto ■ Wyoming Avenue and Columbia Road; 12:02 p.m. Feb. 25.

psa PSA 307 307

■ logan circle

Assault with a dangerous weapon ■ 1600-1619 block, 9th St.; 5:17 a.m. Feb. 28 (with gun). Theft ■ 1100-1199 block, 10th St.; 5:37 p.m. Feb. 23. ■ 1200-1299 block, M St.; 6:29 p.m. Feb. 23. ■ 1101-1199 block, 11th St.; 9:30 p.m. Feb. 23. ■ 1218-1299 block, Connecticut Ave.; 12:30 a.m. Feb. 24. Theft from auto ■ Vermont Avenue and 12th Street; 12:04 p.m. Feb. 24. ■ 1300-1399 block, R St.; 2:53 p.m. Feb. 25. ■ R Street and Vermont Avenue; 2:58 p.m. Feb. 26. ■ M and 12th streets; 3:19 p.m. Feb. 28. ■ 1500-1599 block, Kingman Place; 7 p.m. Feb. 28. ■ 1600-1630 block, Vermont Ave.; 5:20 a.m. March 1.

The CurrenT

Dupont may relax cap on ABC licenses By GRAHAM VYSE Current Staff Writer

With West Dupont Circle’s liquor license moratorium set to expire this spring, a working group of the local advisory neighborhood commission is preparing to recommend that it be renewed with looser restrictions. The license cap extends about 600 feet in all directions from the intersection of 21st and P streets. Within this moratorium zone, current regulation allows for six taverns, two liquor stores and three multipurpose licenses for art galleries, social clubs or special event spaces. Nightclubs aren’t permitted. Proponents of liquor license moratoriums say that they prevent nightlife establishments from displacing varied types of businesses and leading to excessive noise and other disturbances. Opponents say they can prevent natural competition that attracts quality new establishments and can lead to vacant storefronts. But as the Dupont neighborhood commission looks for feedback on this particular moratorium, few residents have weighed in, according to commissioner Daniel Warwick, who’s heading the working group. Warwick’s group has held three sparsely attended community meetings about the moratorium’s future since mid-February, and as of yesterday an online survey on these issues had attracted only nine respondents. But because the moratorium will expire on May 17, commissioners must take action if they want it to be preserved in any form. Yesterday afternoon, Warwick told The Current that the working group will likely recommend loosening some alcohol restrictions while extending others. For example, commissioners could support extending the moratorium with regard to nightclubs and taverns while backing more relaxed regulations on stores. “It’s been loosened in the past,� Warwick said of the moratorium. “Maybe it’s time to loosen it in the future. The question is how much.� He also said abandoning the moratorium entirely is “something that needs to be out there.� If the city’s liquor regulators receive a request to extend the moratorium, the issue will go to a public hearing before the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Otherwise, it will automatically expire. Last year, the board dropped a long-standing ban on additional alcohol licenses for restaurants in Adams Morgan, while continuing to cap the number of nightclubs and taverns for three years. It similarly loosened the moratorium in eastern Dupont Circle in 2013, allowing an unlimited number of alcohol-serving restaurants, liquor stores, groceries or multipurpose facilities, but no additional bars or clubs.

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ASSESSMENTS: Single-family home values rise across the District

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Circle and Logan Circle) went up 14.28 percent. In Ward 4, the pricey Crestwood neighborhood was up only 4.23 percent; meanwhile, Riggs Park, which straddles wards 4 and 5, had a whopping 16.95 percent increase from 2015 to 2016. The 2016 assessments, which don’t take effect until next year, show that the city’s real estate market “continues to improve steadily,�

according to a statement from the tax office, with an average increase in residential prices of 6.06 percent citywide (including both single-family houses and condos). Commercial properties showed an average increase of 6.12 percent, evidence of “investor confidence,� according to the tax office. The dry statistics and charts tell the story of an increasingly expensive housing stock but also the loss of affordable housing. Even in Ana-

costia, neighborhoods like Barry Farms saw an 11.8 percent assessment hike, with the value of singlefamily homes spiking by 14.89 percent in Congress Heights. But in Hillcrest and Marshall Heights, values jumped less than 7 percent. The assessments have begun arriving in mailboxes with information about tax relief programs like the homestead and senior citizen exemptions. An assessment cap remains in effect to blunt the impact

of the spiraling housing market. If a home’s assessment rises by more than 10 percent, the actual tax is capped as if the assessment increase is 10 percent. Taxes don’t necessarily “catch up� with the actual assessment until a home is sold. Assessment notices also include contact information for the assessor responsible for each home, in case property owners want to discuss the rationale. Appeals are due one month after the notice is received.

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Davis Kennedy/Publisher & Editor Chris Kain/Managing Editor

An unwelcome winter mix

The sound of trash trucks lumbering down alleys brought sweet relief to many over the weekend, carrying the promise that overflowing trash and recycling bins would soon be emptied. Snow and ice had left some households without collection services for weeks, due to the untreated alleyways that make up a large part of collectors’ routes. The trash — and the frustration — was mounting. So on Friday, Mayor Muriel Bowser launched an “all hands on deck” effort to ensure that all trash and recycling would be collected. She deployed extra crews, including from private companies, and sent trucks out to distribute salt on iced-over alleys. Residents reported pickups throughout the weekend, and all was well. Well, not quite. As part of the effort to quickly rid the city of its garbage — a public health concern, officials said — the mayor decided to toss the recyclables in with the trash, sending the whole mess to the landfill. That angered many citizens who work hard to sort their refuse each week and expect the city to do its part to recycle the yield. Some even tucked their recycling bins away, preferring to wait another week for collection — a smart move, though surely not feasible for everyone. We believe the mayor’s decision was a poor one. There’s already some mistrust of the recycling system, fueled by many resident sightings of trash trucks erroneously nabbing carefully sorted papers and cans. The city says it works hard to prevent such improper “commingling” and encourages residents to report any errors. But this week’s move shows further disregard for our efforts to be responsible recyclers, and the omission was troubling. We fear it might discourage some from sorting in the future, convinced that their efforts aren’t worth the time. That would be an unfortunate outcome after the city has worked so hard to increase recycling rates. We can’t help but wonder whether there aren’t simpler solutions to this annual collection chaos. Couldn’t residents with alley pickup simply put their trash out front on snowy days (and in their aftermath)? Or how about planning to have trucks spread salt on alleys before the trash overflows? Or mounting an all-hands-on-deck-type approach immediately when weather interferes? Certainly there will be flaws in every scenario, but let’s not let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Simply put, why not plan ahead for the snow? The white stuff, the ice — it’s hardly a surprise. Winter comes every year.

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Mayor Muriel Bowser last week announced two “tweaks” to a new system of boundaries and student-assignment policies for D.C. Public Schools adopted by her predecessor. Some might have expected a broader revision given the criticism Ms. Bowser levied against the plan during her campaign. But her targeted changes fix the most glaring problems while respecting the work of the task force that developed the overall proposal, with the help of extensive public input. That effort was long overdue, given that boundaries hadn’t been overhauled since 1968. One of Mayor Bowser’s changes will allow families in parts of Ward 4 to continue sending their children to Deal Middle School and Wilson High School for the next seven years. After that period, those neighborhoods would fully shift into the districts of a reopened MacFarland Middle School and the existing Roosevelt High. The other change would allow students at Ward 7’s Kelly Miller Middle to attend either Woodson or Eastern for high school. We appreciate the revisions. We had feared that shifting neighborhoods from schools with high test scores to programs that have not yet proved themselves would erode parent confidence in the system and cause some to abandon D.C. The adjustments will help allay some of those concerns. The delay in shifting students to MacFarland will give the new program there time to develop, though it may suffer somewhat from a smaller student base — and could probably benefit from an infusion of Crestwood families. Roosevelt, too, could use improvements, and we appreciate the school system’s ongoing work to develop an international program there, though we imagine a strong math/science magnet offering would boost the school’s appeal even more. Of course the overall solution to boundary skirmishing is to improve schools throughout the city, so that no parents feel they’re getting the short end of the stick based on geographical assignment. Investments in the facilities and programs at Roosevelt and MacFarland that give Ward 4 residents confidence will mark a step in that direction.

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here were two big announcements Monday. Maryland Sen. Barbara Mikulski announced in her hometown of Baltimore that she won’t run for re-election in 2016. True to form, however, she did promise to “spend my time raising hell” until this term ends. The Mikulski decision doesn’t just roil state Democratic Party politics in Maryland. Even in the minority, Mikulski is a powerhouse in the seniorityrun Senate, where she is in her fifth term. The whole Washington region will lose some clout on Capitol Hill. Here in the District, Monday’s news marked a beginning, not an end. Mayor Muriel Bowser formally announced that she was nominating former Seattle Fire Chief Gregory Dean to fill the same post in the District. So much for Dean’s original plan to play golf, which was his announced goal when he retired in December after a 44-year career that included the last 10 as chief. “You retired,” one reporter asked at the news conference held downtown in the fire station at 6th and F streets NW. “Why take this?” Dean smiled and said he had planned to take six months off before deciding what he might do next, but Bowser called within two months. “For me, that was a long two months’” Dean said. “I found out I like being busy. … I’m excited to be here.” He joked that his golf game would have to take a back seat. (It will.) He said he’s such a voracious reader that he has to wait for books to be published because he reads so many so fast. Those books may get dusty, too. Dean, who starts May 1, will lead a frazzled fire department that has calmed down under interim Chief Eugene Jones, who wanted the permanent job, but still faces major administrative hurdles. (Bowser praised Jones but also announced that he is now on routine leave until his exit papers can be drawn up.) What lies ahead for Dean? “We cannot dismiss the critical needs in the area of staffing, resources and training,” Local 36 President Ed Smith says in a statement welcoming Dean. “Our department has been severely neglected by mismanagement [that has left it] in a critical state.” The rank and file seemed in a perpetual war with

former chief Kenneth Ellerbe, who clashed with firefighters over big things as well as small, like uniforms, insignia and paint on firehouse doors. Dean said he is aware of the most publicized problems — from coordination with the Metro system to the horrific death a year ago of 77-year-old Medric Cecil Mills Jr. He died in his daughter’s arms after personnel at a fire station across the street inexplicably failed to heed her desperate pleas for help. “I need to come in and work with the men and women of this department,” Dean said, declining to directly address the Rhode Island Avenue NE incident. Dean seemed poised, confident and open about tackling the fire department issues. Will firefighters be in a station house for 24 straight hours and be off 72? The vast majority of calls are health-related, not traditional fires. How should hiring and training address that? One potential negative? Time. Dean won’t start for two months, and he said Monday that he expects to spend the next six months learning the department before making any big changes. That’s plenty of time for this embattled department to find its way back into the news cycle with more troubles. Mayor Bowser received the fire union endorsement in the general election last year. She promised a comprehensive search for a new fire chief. She’s apparently done that. “We have to make sure we have a forward-looking department,” Bowser said Monday. That’s a good beginning. ■ Pot politics. Personal possession of marijuana became legal in the District last week. All manner of hell didn’t break out, and Mayor Bowser wasn’t arrested after outraged members of Congress urged federal authorities to bring charges against her. There’s still a chance conservative Republicans on the Hill could attach a no-pot rider to most any bill and stop pot in its tracks. But so far, “smoke ‘em if you got ‘em.” But pay attention to the law — there’s no public smoking allowed, and it’s still illegal even to possess pot on any federal properties. Tom Sherwood, a Southwest resident, is a political reporter for News 4.

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Notebook

Letters to the Editor D.C. ruling on Cafritz appeal long overdue

It’s easy to live in D.C. for many years and be unaware of a city agency called the Office of Administrative Hearings. You’re better off having no reason to know about it. But sometimes necessity knocks and you encounter this agency, which is a court that hears complaints about actions (or inactions) of the city’s many operating agencies. So, there we were, over 300 of us Chevy Chase neighbors unhappy about certain aspects of a construction permit issued in May 2013 by the D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. The permit was for a nine-story, 261-unit apartment building at 5333 Connecticut Ave. We didn’t object to an apartment house going up on the longvacant lot at Connecticut Avenue and Military Road. The developers, Calvin and Jane Cafritz, had a

right to build. That was never in dispute. But they did not have a right to violate the District’s construction code by extending parts of the building onto public space. These protrusions include ground-level bay windows that poke 4 feet beyond what’s known as the building restriction line; an open-air “areaway” leading to below-ground levels of the building; and a massive support column that extends from the foundation to the top of the building. The Cafritzes contended that the building plans conformed to all D.C. regulations. While the community seethed, foundation work began in summer 2013. As part of our continuing battle, we turned to the Office of Administrative Hearings, with our attorney, Andrea Ferster, arguing that regulators had erred in issuing the building permit. After mandatory efforts at mediation failed, arguments before Judge Robert E. Sharkey began on Oct. 28, 2013, continued through Oct. 30, and, because of a crowded docket and still more to be said, were finally

completed on Nov. 13. As the construction workers poured concrete and erected steel girders — clear evidence of the Cafritzes’ confidence in the judicial outcome — we waited for the agency’s decision. And waited. Finally, in September 2014 — nearly a year after the completion of the proceedings — our attorney petitioned the court to suspend the building permit “to preserve the status quo while the merits of this appeal are adjudicated.” The court did not reply or even acknowledge the request. Inquiries to Judge Sharkey’s office go unanswered. Telephone calls to the Office of Administrative Hearings’ publicly available telephone number evoke a recorded response directing callers to the agency website, though occasionally a live voice answers to direct the caller to the same website. Though the maxim tells us that “justice delayed is justice denied,” this agency apparently has its own clock. Its latest annual report is for fiscal year 2012. Daniel Greenberg Chevy Chase

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Snowfall separates courteous from the rude VIEWPOINT FRANCES MACLEAN

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very January and February, I suspend the usual Washington standards for sizing people up: old saws like what their jobs are, where their children go to school and how well their books sell. As I walk the dog or make my way to the Metro without cleats or pinions, I can tell in an instant who is a narcissist, and who enjoys better mental health and thinks of others. My seasonal formula is simple — and considering life and limb is at stake, it is all that really matters as long as the bad weather lasts. It goes like this: If people’s sidewalks are icy or unsanded, they are self-centered. If their public walkways are cleared or have traction, they share an aura with Mother Teresa. For example, our mail carrier currently tops my Hero List. The day after the ice storm upon snowstorm, the postman, who does not have cleats or pinions either, added an hour to his already hazardous day by placing his mailbag on a snow bank while helping extract a BMW and a Mercedes from skidded jigsaw positions at the intersection of an unplowed street. One driver called out heartfelt thanks before driving away, as the postman, brow sweating, retrieved his mailbag. The other driver picked up a cellphone and spun tires onto the ploughed thoroughfare within a hair’s breadth of the parked cars lining the street. Practice compassion, I thought as I watched. Perhaps his mother didn’t love him. Because he had been a good Samaritan, the postman, true to his creed, got the mail to every address on

Letters to the Editor Kalorama playground renovations needed

I was sorry to read your one-sided Feb. 25 piece about the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts’ decision against the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation’s plans to renovate Kalorama Park. Both you and the commission appear to be under the impression that the community is divided, when in fact it is only a small handful of vocal stalwarts who are standing in the way of desperately needed work. Neither Denis James nor the Kalorama Citizens Association previously has demonstrated any interest in addressing the park’s needs, and certainly nothing has been done to the playground for years. Now that the city has come up with money and a plan widely supported by the community, above all by those of us who use the park and bring our children there all the time when the weather’s good, James and his friends have found their voice, but only to stand in the way of work that needs to be done. I can only presume that the real problem is that they are not in control. Beyond that, the objections voiced so far have been meaningless next to the undeniable need to renovate the park. Whatever the

his route even later than usual for a storm day, although regulations permit — even encourage — him not to deliver if access to mail slots is not safe. As the week wore on, I picked my way around my neighborhood and office building, trying to group shovelers and non-shovelers by gender, age or profession — to no avail. Yet I couldn’t fail to notice lawyers, despite their weather eyes for potential litigation, were no more or less lax than journalists, teachers or architects. I did discover, however, that my Winter Standard, once internalized, applied to more than just sidewalks. To drivers, for instance, who play chicken with cars approaching from the opposite direction in the one-lane plowed tracks on narrow streets. I found many were kind enough to pull aside at an alley or a break in the lines of parked cars and let me pass. Meanwhile, others forced me to pull aside, whether or not there was natural opportunity. “Ambulatory psychotics” was the epithet my mother reserved for their type. I’m from a less verbally elaborate generation. I call them jerks. As I write this, the melt is underway and the postman has been delivering at least three summer clothing catalogs to the house a day. Two nights ago I met a writer who had just moved to the neighborhood, and I caught myself wondering who her editor was, and whether she would finish her book before I finished mine. I knew then my Winter Standard was waning, and spring couldn’t be far away. The possibility for friendship was in the air as we talked. She also feeds hummingbirds and loves Australian films. But I’m withholding judgment. I need to see the condition of her sidewalks in winter before I know what she’s really like. Frances Maclean is a Cleveland Park resident.

motives, the result of their opposition is that the park will go without renovation, and my children will once again play on broken and outdated equipment. Michael Shurkin Adams Morgan

District must broaden snow removal efforts

The District’s snow removal laws have gaps. When roads are plowed, they leave several feet of snow at the edges of roadways. These snow humps make it dangerous to cross the street at every block. Most people walk on the plowed road because of this. When snow melts, water accumulates around these areas. When it freezes, it creates another hazard getting across the street. Plowing also creates snow humps in front of bus stops, making it extremely difficult to get on and off buses. These safety issues must also be addressed by the D.C. government. Patricia Senchur Cathedral Heights

Tregaron story omits tax relief legislation

This is in response to The Current’s Feb. 25 article “Tregaron sees a changing of the guard.” One missing piece of information regards Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary

Cheh’s 2007 legislation relieving the Tregaron Conservancy from transfer taxes on the 13 acres as well as property taxes forever. At a hearing on this tax giveaway legislation, the Tregaron Conservancy’s Bonnie LePard testified that D.C. would recoup the amount of lost revenue and more from the property and income taxes to be collected from residents of the eight new homes. Ms. LePard stated that without this tax-free status the Tregaron hike paths and gardens in the conservancy could not be built. Two weeks after this legislation became law, Mary Cheh introduced a bill to keep Klingle Road closed to automobiles and turn the underlying land into a hike/bike path. Ms. LePard and the conservancy stood silent and held on to the benefits of the tax giveaway despite the “kill Klingle Road” legislation that voided the other half of the agreement. The hike/bike path law has “landlocked” the five lots along Klingle Road, preventing high-end development of these lots and depriving D.C. citizens of the promised tax revenue. It is clear that Mary Cheh takes care of well-connected special interests like the Tregaron Conservancy and disregards agreements made with the city along with the transportation and fiscal needs of Ward 3 and residents throughout the city. Bobbie Carroll

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ETHICS: School Without Walls advances to nationals after winning third D.C. crown

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sarily have a solution,� but the goal is to examine a variety of ethical and moral perspectives to come up with a way to respond, Feder said. Ten public and private high schools from the District, Maryland and Virginia competed in this year’s D.C. Ethics Bowl, including four from Northwest: Walls, Washington Latin Public Charter School (which

took second place), Edmund Burke School and Wilson High School. In September, teams were given 15 cases, or ethical questions, to study for the competition, where they could be asked to discuss up to five. This year’s cases included immunization policy, the response to Hurricane Katrina and the economics of the World Cup in Brazil. The ethics bowl puts two teams in competition for each round, but

they don’t argue the same case. Judges select a case and give one team five minutes to present its argument. Then the opposing team offers civil, constructive criticism of the initial team’s perspective. “Students are not trying to hammer the other team or be negative,� said Feder. The presenting team responds to questions from the opposing team and judges, and then they reverse

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roles on a different ethical question to complete the round. Judges score each team using a rubric that assesses not only the clarity of the presentation and articulation of the moral dilemma but also whether the team engaged in thoughtful consideration of different viewpoints, including those from the opposing team. Rachel Bowanko, a senior at Walls, has participated in the bowl for the past two years. “I like it because it’s really practical — you have to deal with realworld scenarios. And it’s not like debate, where you’re given a side and you have to argue it,â€? said Bowanko. “Here you’re allowed to form your own opinions on topics, and I think it’s really nice to see different perspectives and how other people view situations.â€? The Walls team, coached for its inaugural three years by social studies teacher Kerry Silvia, meets weekly to prepare for the local, and now the national, competition. Students start out by going over basic ethical theories, and then they decide the different ways they could approach each case. “The most important thing is that they understand the complexities of each case and all the moral issues that arise,â€? said Silvia. “The next step is to apply a theory, whether it’s consequentialism or deontology [for example]. It’s a balance because you don’t want the kids to get too caught up in theory but rather to understand the case so ‌ that comes across and they’re not just throwing theoretical names out there.â€? Both Silvia and Bowanko said teamwork was the key to Walls’ success at the local competition. “I was impressed with how the team came together,â€? said Silvia. If one member was nervous, she said, the others offered support and made sure his or her points were voiced. Washington Latin, which participated in the bowl for the first time this year, had a team made up of four freshman and sophomore girls, who

competed against squads of mostly juniors and seniors. “Our team was good at having an organic feel for the issues and talking about them,� said team coach Christopher Richard, who teaches calculus at Latin. The group met after school and on Saturdays, with Richardson focusing on oratory skills and organization rather than ethical theories. In addition to its second-place finish, the Washington Latin team got a trophy for having the best responses to questions from judges and other teams. Walls, meanwhile, is preparing to face more than 20 high schools across the country at the national competition in North Carolina on April 10 and 11. The Squire Family Foundation, based in East Northport, N.Y., organizes both the regional and national competitions. Foundation staffer Matt Deaton, who has a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Tennessee, helped bring the ethics bowl to the District when he was based in Baltimore. Deaton got Feder on board and helped convince American University to host the event. “The purpose is to encourage a future generation of citizens to be more thoughtful and deliberative, and to think through ethical questions,� Deaton said. He explained that the point isn’t to argue for “right and wrong� positions, but rather to form an argument based in ethical principles “where you can change the other team’s mind if you give them a reason to do so,� and be willing to revise your own arguments “if they are shown to have errors.� Modeled after university-level ethics bowls, high school bowls are aimed at introducing the subject to younger students. “One thing that hooked me ... is how unexpectedly moving it is to watch high school students really think carefully about real ethical problems,� said Feder.

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COUNCIL CHAIRMAN MENDELSON OUTLINES PLANS BEFORE FBA MEMBERSHIP Phil Mendelson, chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, spoke to a very engaged group of Foggy Bottom Association members at their meeting on February 24. Mendelson discussed his reasoning for establishing the current Council committee structure, which has been somewhat controversial. He discussed the District’s projected budget shortfall for FY2016 (which begins on October 1, 2105) and explained how the current budget process will allow the Mayor and the Council together to address that shortfall. The chairman then took questions from the audience. Questions touched on a variety of concerns, including the homeless encampment under K St NW, the overhaul of the District’s zoning plan, and traffic on Washington Circle. Mendelson indicated his support for a second entrance to the Foggy Bottom Metro station, noting that while the DC Council Chairman second entrance is necessary, it Phil Mendelson and FBA will take time. President Marina Streznewski

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FOGGY BOTTOM WEST END VILLAGE TO WELCOME JAZZ PIANIST JOHN EATON TUESDAY, MARCH 24 7:00 PM SOCIAL, 7:45 PM CONCERT St. Paul’s K Street, 2430 K St NW Doors open 6:45 pm. No admittance after 7:30 pm. $20 per person for general public. Free for current FBWE Village members. Please join Foggy Bottom West End Village for a very special evening of music with renowned pianist, vocalist, musicologist, and humorist John Eaton as he delivers renditions of cherished American songs. Considered one of the foremost interpreters of American music, Mr. Eaton offers a unique combination of ultratasteful jazz and fascinating observations. Among the

great American composers Eaton brings to life are Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Fats Waller, Hoagy Carmichael, Duke Ellington, and Harold Arlen. He is a featured player at the Kool Jazz Festival, is a mainstay of the Smithsonian’s Performing Arts Jazz series, and frequently appears at the Barns at Wolf Trap. A time for mingling while sipping wine and soft drinks will begin at 7:00 pm. Following the social, Mr. Eaton’s concert will be presented at 7:45 in “jazz club” style, with the audience sitting at round tables in a relaxed atmosphere. Accessibility: St. Paul’s Church is accessible via a ramp to the left of the steps leading to the front entrance and an elevator within the building.

To register: Mail your check, payable to the FBWE Village, for $20 per person to Foggy Bottom West End Village, 2430 K St NW, Washington, DC 20037. Checks must be received by Friday, March 20. No money will be taken at the door. Please write “John Eaton Concert” on check’s memo line. Register online using PayPal by Friday, March 20, by visiting the Village’s website at www.fbwevillage.org/. n

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Questions? Please call the Village office at (202) 333-1327. The Foggy Bottom West End Village is a nonprofit membership organization that provides services to help its members comfortably age in their community by supplying social events, health support, and many other offerings. The Village’s work goes beyond neighbors helping neighbors, as members get to know one another and enhance and enrich each other’s lives.

WATCHING POST TO STAY IN FOGGY BOTTOM – IF YOU HELP The Foggy Bottom Association is thrilled to announce its first-ever crowdfunding campaign to purchase Watching Post and keep it in the community. Watching Post, a sculpture by Graham Caldwell in glass, steel, and hardware, has graced the light post at the southwest corner of 26th and I Streets

NW. The piece was installed as part of the recent Arts In Foggy Bottom Sculpture Exhibit, Sculpted: Histories Revealed. By popular demand, we are working together to keep this artwork on permanent display. Since the first Sculpture Exhibit, it has been a tradition for at least one property owner to purchase a sculpture

in order to keep it in Foggy Bottom. This year, through a crowdfunding campaign, we can purchase the sculpture from the artist as a community. Even the smallest contribution will help us reach our goal of $4,500. That amount will pay the artist for his work, cover insurance for the first year, and ensure all necessary District

permits are in place. Watch this space for more information. – and thank you for your interest this innovative and exciting effort. Send your questions to president@ foggybottomassociation.com.

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March 4, 2015

SIGN UP NOW FOR YOUR CSA THROUGH THE FRESHFARM MARKET AT FOGGY BOTTOM The FreshFarm Market at Foggy Bottom will re-open on Wednesday, April 1, at 3:00 pm. Once again, the market will be located along the I Street Mall (between 23rd and 24th Sts NW), and will feature locally grown fruits and vegetables, and a variety of other items prepared by local purveyors. Again for 2015, the Market will offer Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares. At their most fundamental level, CSAs are a relationship of mutual support and commitment between the

A sample medium CSA share

farmers and community members. Farms provide a weekly delivery of sustainably grown produce to consumers during the growing season and those consumers, in turn, pay a membership fee. By paying for your produce

up front, you help farmers insure a market for their crops. You can purchase either a medium or a large share now, and each week from April 1 through November 25, you can pick up a basket featuring a variety of produce, along with a selection of add-on items. And this year, the Market is offering a special CSA programs for businesses. For more information, or to reserve your share, please call (202) 362-8889 or visit https://freshfarmmarketcsa. squarespace.com/.

WEST END LIBRARY EVENTS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 6:30-8:45 PM Sometimes Strange Meeting: Music in Western Literature Willa Cather: The Song of the Lark (1915) The West End Library Friends presents a reading and discussion series for Winter/ Spring 2015. Discussions are led by Ori Z. Soltes, Professorial Lecturer, Department of Theology, Georgetown University. THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 7:00 PM West End Nonfiction Book Club Discussion of Slouching Toward Bethlehem: Essays by Joan Didion MONDAYS, MARCH 9-30, 12:30 PM West End is hosting a free, beginner-level yoga class to be held at lunchtime every Monday, with a volunteer instructor. Bring your own yoga mat, or use one of ours. TUESDAYS, MARCH 10-31, 2:00 PM Confused about how to download books and media to your e-Reader? Come to our e-Reader Drop-In Clinic. TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 3:00 PM Focus group meeting/discussion on homelessness

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TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 7:00 PM English Conversation Circle Do you want to improve your English? Come to West End Interim Library to practice your speaking and listening skills. All levels of English are welcome in this informal, relaxed small group setting. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 7:00 PM St. Mary’s Court, a library partner 725 24th St NW Screening of Paul’s Case, from the American Short Story Collection as seen on PBS and adapted from the short story by Willa Cather. All are invited. SATURDAY, MARCH 24 , 7:00 PM English Conversation Circle Do you want to improve your English? Come to West End Interim Library to practice your speaking and listening skills. All levels of English are welcome in this informal, relaxed, small group setting. Unless otherwise indicated, all events take place at the interim West End Neighborhood Library, 2522 Virginia Ave NW. Call (202) 724-8707 for more information.

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Carefully read the Medication Guide before you start taking RAGWITEK® and each time you get a refill. This Brief Summary does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your medical condition or treatment. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if there is something you do not understand or if you want to learn more about RAGWITEK. What is the Most Important Information I Should Know About RAGWITEK? RAGWITEK can cause severe allergic reactions that may be life-threatening. Stop taking RAGWITEK and get medical treatment right away if you have any of the following symptoms after taking RAGWITEK: • Trouble breathing • Throat tightness or swelling • Trouble swallowing or speaking • Dizziness or fainting • Rapid or weak heartbeat • Severe stomach cramps or pain, vomiting, or diarrhea • Severe flushing or itching of the skin For home administration of RAGWITEK, your doctor will prescribe auto-injectable epinephrine, a medicine you can inject if you have a severe allergic reaction after taking RAGWITEK. Your doctor will train and instruct you on the proper use of auto-injectable epinephrine. Talk to your doctor or read the epinephrine patient information if you have any questions about the use of auto-injectable epinephrine.

Who Should Not Take RAGWITEK? You should not take RAGWITEK if: • You have severe, unstable or uncontrolled asthma • You had a severe allergic reaction in the past that included any of these symptoms: o Trouble breathing o Dizziness or fainting o Rapid or weak heartbeat • You have ever had difficulty with breathing due to swelling of the throat or upper airway after using any sublingual immunotherapy before. • You have ever been diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis. • You are allergic to any of the inactive ingredients contained in RAGWITEK. The inactive ingredients contained in RAGWITEK are: gelatin, mannitol, and sodium hydroxide. What Should I Tell My Doctor Before Taking RAGWITEK? Your doctor may decide that RAGWITEK is not the best treatment if: • You have asthma, depending on how severe it is. • You suffer from lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). • You suffer from heart disease such as coronary artery disease, an irregular heart rhythm, or you have hypertension that is not well controlled.

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effects, by themselves, were not dangerous or life-threatening. RAGWITEK can cause severe allergic reactions that may be life-threatening. Symptoms of allergic reactions to RAGWITEK include: • Trouble breathing • Throat tightness or swelling • Trouble swallowing or speaking • Dizziness or fainting • Rapid or weak heartbeat • Severe stomach cramps or pain, vomiting, or diarrhea • Severe flushing or itching of the skin For additional information on the possible side effects of RAGWITEK talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You may report side effects to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. This Brief Summary summarizes the most important information about RAGWITEK. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about RAGWITEK that was written for healthcare professionals. For more information, go to: www.ragwitek.com or call 1-800-622-4477 (toll-free). The Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Manufactured for: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889, USA Manufactured by: Catalent Pharma Solutions Limited, Blagrove, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8RU UK For more detailed information, please read the Prescribing Information. usmg-mk3641-sb-1404r000 Revised: 04/2014 ------------------------------------------------------------Copyright © 2015 Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. All rights reserved. RESP-1125099-0007 01/15

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Spotlight on Schools British School of Washington

Our new theme this term in Atlanta class is “Saving the Rainforest.� We were lucky enough to go on a school trip to learn more about the rain forest and the creatures and plants that live there. When we arrived at the National Zoo we were amazed to see a wild deer at the entrance. We all had to be very quiet so that we didn’t scare it! After that we walked through the rain forest and arrived in the Amazonian section. We saw lots of animals including stingrays, catfish, turtles, birds and frogs. They are all species that can be found in rain forests around the world. After we had eaten our lunch at the Zoo, we travelled by bus to the Botanical Garden. We had a clipboard and we had to find out lots of information about the rain forest. We found a coconut tree, a cacao (chocolate tree) and many plants that are used to make medicine. It was very humid in the gardens to keep all the tropical plants alive. It is very sad how many animals are losing their homes through deforestation. So many animals will become extinct and we must try and stop this by buying rainforestfriendly things from the shops (like coffee and chocolate). We are enjoying learning about the rain forest and how and why we should look after it. — Ulrik Ornemark and Luka Radovic, Year 3 Atlanta (second-graders)

Edmund Burke School

We kicked off English class this year by reading the amazing book “Last Days of Summer� by Steve Kluger. It’s an epistolary novel, which means that the story is told through letters and report cards and notes. I had never read a book of this kind, but now I’m considering writing one of my own because the genre was so compelling. The story begins in 1940, where we meet the main character, Joey Margolis, a tough Brooklyn 12-year-old with a big mouth and several tons of sass that he hides a lot of pain behind. Joey writes to his hero, famous baseball player Charlie Banks, pretending to be an extremely sick kid who idolizes Banks in an attempt to get him to write back. The great thing about this book was how genuinely interested in it I was, along with the rest of the class. A fellow eighth-grader said, “Joey was really relatable in the sense that he always tried to get his way.� I thought that Joey was a relatable character too, and for me being able to connect with the main character is an important part of enjoying a book. “Last Days of Summer� also taught the class about themes like family and friendship and how important those two things are. We had several enriching discussions about the book and everyone added an extra helpful opinion to my own. I think that “Last Days of Summer�

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Hardy Middle School

Hardy Middle School Spanish students hosted a quinceaùera, a Mexican party for a girl becoming a woman, on Feb. 19. This celebration was made to convey to Hardy students the Latino culture and its characteristics. The performance took place in the auditorium. The students who played the mother and father of the quinceaùera went to the stage with the quinceaùera, and the father changed her shoes and the mother put lipstick and a tiara on her. Some parts of the performance were a waltz, two surprise dances and the dance of the last doll. Students in Hardy’s Spanish classes signed up for committees where they had their specific jobs. They passed out wrist bands, escorted special guests, took photos, decorated the cafeteria for the reception, served food, asked teachers for donations, played music, set the lights for the stage and did much more. Many teachers also helped by donating food or running and supervising committees. In the reception, there were many kinds of Mexican food to add to the festivities of the day. Clearly, after the party was done, the smell of success was in the air. — Syndey Cole and Ayinde Rogers, seventh-graders

Holy Trinity School

Opera Camerata of Washington performed for Holy Trinity’s upper and lower schools on Feb. 11. Opera Camerata visits schools all over the area to share opera with students. Our music teachers, Mrs. Galvin and Mrs. Tober, arranged for the visit. The performances we saw were shortened versions of Rossini’s opera “Barber of Seville.� Performers opened with a beautiful song sung by the count disguised as a common person, followed by famous songs sung by Figaro and Rosina. The opera is about a girl named Rosina who had just run into a lot of money. Two men, the count and an evil doctor, are fighting over her. The count is in love with Rosina, and the evil doctor does not appreciate that. The barber, Figaro, helps them escape the evil doctor and get married. As a student who watched the performance, I would recommend this stunning performance by the Opera Camerata because it has something for everybody, sung in the beautiful Italian language. It is dramatic, funny, chilling in a way — almost everything an audience would need! If you are wondering how I felt about the performance, well, I was mind-boggled! How do they reach such high notes? And the singing is outstanding! How do they memorize their Italian lines? If you

are wondering where to find more information, go operacamerata.org. — Rowan Clancy, fourth-grader

Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation’s Capital

The Art and Science Expo is a special night at JPDS-NC, when children and parents come to learn in a fun and exciting way! In second grade, we focus on systems within us and around us. One of the systems we learned about was the human body. For the expo, we decided to transform our classroom into a human body you could walk through! This could not have been possible without doing research, so we first went to the Maryland Science Center in Baltimore to collect information and ask questions like real scientists. Then, we split into committees to research different systems in the human body. “Getting ready for Art and Science Night was fun because we got to use what we had learned from our research,� said Aliza Lesser. We created models, activities and even fake blood for our visitors to explore! The walls were covered in red paper to make it feel like you were inside of a person. We papier-mached two big eyeballs and a brain, which hung from the ceiling in our classroom. “The best part about the night was being a docent and showing our classroom to other children and the parents,� said Michal Nadata. We hope everyone enjoyed their visit! — Hadar Ernst, Rafi Fox, Nava Frenkel, Navah Gris, Gil Leifman, Aliza Lesser, Zachary Lundman, Reuven Magder, Yedidya Milner-Gillers, Seth Moiduddin, Michal Nadata,

Benji Roskes, Sammi Rozanski, Kayla Schulman, Zach Shapiro, Gideon Siff, Haley Well and Elan Zucker, second-graders

Key Elementary

Last week, for the first time ever, the Key School launched its Online Silent Auction in advance, allowing people to bid on hundreds of items available online through the live auction day, March 7. Items available online include class projects, where each class from pre-K through fifth grade creates an auction-worthy piece of art. There are myriad places to “wine and dine� donated by generous Key School parents: Blue Duck Tavern, 1789, Cactus Cantina, Clydes, 2 Amys and Bambu. Also, myriad options for kids classes and camps, like Mad Lax Lacrosse and Kicks Karate; and health and fitness items, like six hours of Zumba and a one hour of in-home massage. There are special teacher features: You can sign up to be a computer teacher or PE teacher for the day. There are Caps tickets, so people can “Rock the Red�; extra VIP seating for our Holiday Sharing program, with parking (new this year); getaways; and even belly dancing classes.

“We have something for everyone, so go online!� says Camp Key auction co-chair Carolyn Butler, who along with lead co-chair Darcy Langdon is spearheading a Camp Key-themed evening to be held in the Key School gymnasium on March 7 to benefit the Key School PTA. Visit keyschooldc.org/auction and see for yourself. Bid while you can. It’s sure to be a sellout! — Millicent Yullianna Gimer, third-grader

Lafayette Elementary

At Lafayette Elementary, students can now attend recess clubs. As of January, in addition to the activities that were already available, 13 new clubs started. They consist of: Jewelry Making Club, Fitness Fanatics Club, Origami, Scrabble For All, Cross Fit Club, Archery, Games Club, Lego/Robotics, World War Two Club, Math art/ Math games, Puzzle Club, Recess Readers, Kind Club and Book Club. In addition to these, Band, Guitar Ensemble, Drum Line, Peace Club, Flag Football and Open Art are offered. Now, students can choose from See Dispatches/Page 20

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Ditto Residential, The Brennan Group and McGraw Bagnoli Architects. The nearly identical homes showcase window-filled spaces, chic European fixtures, two private decks each and a shared underground parking garage. The town houses bear the address 1601 5th St. The corner property, Unit A, is now under contract. The available listings include Units B and C, each with three bedrooms and four-and-a-four baths ($1,425,000), and Unit D, with four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths ($1,475,000). The monthly fees are $150. Each residence has four levels with identical exterior and interior features. Oversized industrial-style bay windows dominate in front, complemented by a red-brick facade. Black gates and stair railings lead up to a portico entrance with Restoration Hardware lights. The main level shows off a sun-

washed open floor plan with high ceilings, encompassing the living room, dining room and kitchen. White oak floors run throughout this area, as well as the rest of the home. A coat closet and powder room are off to the side and near the entrance. At the rear is the all-white kitchen, featuring quartz countertops and a full-height backsplash. The Liebherr refrigerator and Faber range hood are fully integrated into the rest of the blanche cabinet system. The kitchen also offers a stainless steel Bosch oven, cooktop and dishwasher. An enlarged glass door here welcomes more light and opens out to the red cedar wood-covered deck. Connecting all four levels is a staircase with several landings. The stairway in Unit D, an end unit, offers wide windows on each landing.

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Three town houses at 1601 5th St. in Shaw are on the market for $1,425,000 to $1,475,000. The second floor comprises two bedrooms with private baths and walls of windows that enrich the spaces. One is the master suite, with a 12-foot ceiling and a walk-in closet. Its large bathroom features polished chrome shower fixtures and marble tiles. The top level offers the third bedroom, a hallway bath, a laundry closet with Frigidaire washer and dryer, and a wide skylight that pours natural light down to the staircase. A loft space is also located here, featuring a dry bar and access to a rear roof deck.

Selling The Area’s Finest Properties

Fine Traditions

Wesley Heights. Delightful expanded & renov. Colonial. Magnificent interior offers 5 BRs, 4.5 BAs. Stunning black & white kit & brkfst rm. Elegant entertaining spaces, 4 frps, family rm opens to patio & garden. Pkg for 5 cars. $1,950,000

Susan Berger  202-255-5006 Ellen Sandler 202-255-5007

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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. $1,895,000

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

Down in the basement is a living area with another kitchen and full bath. It has two entrances — one from 5th Street and the other from the garage. Unit D’s fourth bedroom is located in this lower level. Other features inside the development project include a Sonos wireless sound system, with speakers on the first floor and outdoor decks. A pre-wired security system is also included. The project’s website is

16015Q.com. Located at 1601 5th St. NW, Unit B is offered for $1,475,000 with four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths. Units C and D are offered for $1,425,000 with three bedrooms and four-anda-half baths. Monthly condo association fees are $150 for each property. For details, contact Brent Jackson (202-263-9200) or Robert Sanders (202-744-6463) of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty at robandbrent@ttrsir.com.

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application for development at St. Thomas’ Parish, 1772 Church St. (including presentation of new designs by architect CAS Riegler and St. Thomas’ Parish; questions and comments from commissioners; questions and comments from the public, with a 1- to 2-minute limit per person; and consideration of a resolution). ■committee and working group reports. For details, visit dupontcircleanc. net. ANC 2D ANC 2D Sheridan-Kalorama

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Department of Public Works if snow and ice have not been cleared from sidewalks 24 hours after the end of inclement weather. ■Christopher Chapin, president of the Sheridan-Kalorama Neighborhood Council, reported that the group has formed a task force to study vacant, neglected and abandoned area properties, some of which are owned by embassies. He said a report is planned in a few months. Accordingly, the neighborhood commission will not establish its own task force, chair David Bender said. ■commissioners voted to endorse the opinion of a group of residents that the residentially zoned property at 2220 Q St. should not be rented out for commercial purposes as an event site. Chris Ramon, who lives in an apartment at 2222 Q St., gave a presentation about the “very noisy single-family house� next door, which he said the owner rents out for parties using a website to advertise it. On New Year’s Eve, over 200 people attended a party there, and there have been numerous complaints from neighbors, he said. Noise is not the only complaint, Ramon said, as the nearby alleys become congested and parking places for residents are taken by partygoers. One audience member said police are often called to help people access their garages. She said one recent party lasted until 3 a.m., calling it an “intolerable situation.� Commission chair David Bender reported that Lt. Chanel Dickerson of the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the issue. Former commissioner Eric Lamar told neighbors they should call the police and make certain they are there to

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greet them. If an officer gives someone the brush-off, ask for his or her supervisor, he advised. Ramon said area neighbors did not receive formal notice that the house would be used as a party space, adding that residents were slow to address the problem but are now working on it. Commissioner Ellen Goldstein urged neighbors to take photos of any catering trucks. After the meeting, Steve Chapin offered to have the Sheridan-Kalorama Neighborhood Council pay half of an attorney’s bill to attempt to close down the business, subject to his board’s approval. ■commissioners unanimously supported a request for a permit to hold a wedding at the Spanish Steps on Sept. 13 from 3 to 6 p.m. provided the area is free of clutter and debris at the celebration’s conclusion. ■commission chair David Bender announced that the Rock ’n’ Roll DC Marathon will be held on Saturday, March 14, and that Rock Creek Parkway from the Arlington Bridge to Shoreham Drive will be closed from 6:30 to 10:45 a.m. The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, March 16, at Our Lady Queen of the Americas Church, California Street and Phelps Place NW. For details, visit anc2d.org or contact davidanc2d01@aol.com. ANC 2F ANCCircle 2F Logan

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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, at Washington Plaza Hotel, 10 Thomas Circle NW. Agenda items include: â– announcements. â– government reports. â– police report. â– discussion of Pepco merger with Exelon. â– discussion of Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration Policy Committee matters: new license request for TG Cigars, 1188 9th St.; new license request for Mercadito, 901 Massachusetts Ave.; new license request for Chao Ku LLC, 1414 9th St.; and new license request for The Dabney, 1216-1226 9th St. â– discussion of Community Development Committee matters: Historic Preservation Review Board application for concept, massing and design approval at 920 N St.; public space application for 1427-1429 Rhode Island Ave.; public space application for 1333 14th St.; public space application for 1337 11th St.; and Board of Zoning Adjustment application for variances for a third-story addition at 1413 Q St. â– reports from the Crime and Public Safety Committee and the Education Committee. â– consideration of a request for a resolution asking the D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs to deny a rooming house permit for 1517 12th St. For details, call 202-667-0052 or visit anc2f.org.

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DISPATCHES From Page 15 19 clubs during their recess. They generally enjoy them as something new and different at school. As soon as the clubs began, kids started to sign up very quickly. When the weather permits, regular recess is still a choice for students, too. Teachers supervise the clubs. Available to first- through fifth-graders, every club meets twice a week. The clubs are completely optional to the students. In my opinion, the recess clubs are great improvements to our school days. — Lucy Sakura, fifth-grader

Lowell School

At Lowell, spring sports have sprung! This season, students can choose from lacrosse, track and field, and Ultimate Frisbee. Lacrosse is newest to Lowell and is an exciting addition. Athletics director Dave Levy told us that this season over 150 students will be participating in one or more sports, which is more than half the student body! Track and field is the most popular. Dave said the team “is made up of runners, jumpers and throwers of a variety of ages who encourage one another to take their abilities to the next level. The teamwork is amazing.” To be on a team, each student needs proper gear and a commitment to a twice-weekly practice schedule. Even if you have never played the sport before, all students are welcome to join a team. It’s good exercise and gives you something to do after school. You can make new friends, and the coaches are really nice. During the season, Lowell teams play other schools at home and

The Current away. To top off the season, kids face off against parents, which is very exciting! Coach Mallory Band said, “Teams enhance the community at Lowell. It’s a good way to meet people from other grades … and a great avenue to learn life skills.” She says her favorite part of coaching is “getting to know students on a different level and seeing kids succeed in different ways” from what she sees in the classroom. — Gabby Boles, Ainsley Hartke-Crotty and Anna Yarkin, fifth-graders

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On Feb. 9 the fourth- and sixthgrade classes went on a field trip to look at Renaissance art at three museums with our art teacher Mrs. Weber. We visited the National Museum of Women in the Arts, the National Gallery of Art and the Folger Shakespeare Library. In the first, we saw the exhibit “Picturing Mary.” They had lots of art of Mary, mostly paintings. My favorite piece was a stained glass window called “Deposition and Entombment” by Guillaume de Marcillat. The stained glass window was given to a church by a couple, then taken back to put in the couple’s private chapel. They made a copy of the window for the church. At the National Gallery we saw the exhibit “Piero di Cosimo: The Poetry of Painting in Renaissance Florence.” My favorite part of the museum was when we saw a small library of books on Florentine publishing in the Renaissance, because I liked a book on Michelangelo. The Folger Library was fun because we had a tour and we learned all about Shakespeare. My favorite part was when we went into the theater where they perform

Shakespeare’s plays. At the end we got to go to the top level of seating in the theater which I liked because it was cool to look down and see the stage. It was the best view in the house. — Gemma D., fourth-grader

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At St. Patrick’s, our 3A class has been studying the Jamestown settlement. There were two groups of people in Jamestown in 1607, the Powhatans and the settlers. The Powhatans were the native people in Jamestown and the settlers came from England to make money and bring Christianity there. I like studying Jamestown because I get to learn about the people who settled Virginia. There was an enemy tribe that lived near the settlers and carried out attacks on them, so the settlers built a fort for protection. I do not think it was smart of them to build the fort in a place where there was not any food. If they had built their fort in the forest, they would have had more access to food. Chief Powhatan’s daughter, Pocahontas, was important in Jamestown because she brought peace between the settlers and the Powhatans by marrying an English tobacco farmer named John Rolfe. Another very important man in Jamestown was John Smith, the translator between the Powhatans and the settlers. The winter that the settlers arrived in Jamestown was very bad because they had to eat wormy grains and drink salty water. This was their only choice because President Wingfield was hogging all of the food and if they tried to leave the fort to gather more food they would get shot at by Powhatans. I

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Last month Maret School staged a production of “Shrek the Musical.” According to the school’s website, every showing of the unorthodox fairy tale sold out. think President Wingfield did not deserve to be in charge if he was not going to give the settlers enough food. — Nina Isles, third-grader

dition that we hope continues long past our time at Sheridan. — Aves Mocek and Barratt Dewey, eighth-graders

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One of the gifts that the Black Student Union of Sidwell Friends gives is an annual production by students from pre-K to 12th grade. It isn’t just for black students, and all are welcome to join. It’s a show that spreads the word about freedom and justice that applies to everyday life. The presentation, tone of voice and the way every scene ties together with everyday life leaves you with a feeling of empowerment. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream, as well as ours, is of equality and justice. This performance uses discomfort you may feel to illustrate our current predicament without putting things in a negative light. This production is a great way for the school to illustrate to us “America’s future,” the outcome of a nationwide dilemma, while also supporting the school’s philosophy of SPICES (simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, stewardship). This play had many morals that were revealed during the scenes. Some of them were that your argument doesn’t need to be violent to prove your point, that you should judge people by their character, not their looks, and most important of all (in my opinion), never, ever be afraid to stand up for your rights. Having watched this show, I am eager to participate in the next Black Student Union presentation myself. I feel like something needs to change, and that I can make a difference. — Layla Dawit, fifth-grader

As members of the Sheridan community, we, the class of 2015, couldn’t wait to start working on our infamous eighth-grade monologues. We started the process by picking a book that required a deeper level of thinking than we might usually read. As we read, we took notes about our characters and how they grew throughout the book. We then picked a silent partner who our character would talk to, a scene from the book, and multiple emotions we would portray through the monologue. Then we wrote the monologues. We had to keep our characters’ emotions in mind, while also having to memorize more than 250 words. In class, we got to see and critique our classmates’ monologues, which was a helpful step. A lot of eighthgraders felt a little bit of independence because there was little teacher intrusion and help. Then, like every year, the eighth-graders held an assembly for the whole school in which we delivered the monologues we worked so hard on. The younger grades walked around the school and “activated” the eighth-graders by following the directions written on a card to unfreeze the character. The eighth-graders dressed up in what their characters would wear and in some cases, yelled at their silent partners. All the eighth-graders fondly remember the years when we were the ones walking around and admiring the acting of previous eighthgrade classes. This is an annual tra-

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PEPCO AND EXELON:

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The proposed merger of Pepco and Exelon will bring exciting benefits to families, communities, businesses, our economy, and the District of Columbia, including: • Improved reliability for Pepco customers, with enhanced performance commitments – resulting in fewer and shorter power outages – and additional resources to speed storm restoration • $33.75 million for the District’s Customer Investment Fund that may be used for bill credits, low income assistance or energy efficiency programs • $51.2 million in projected merger savings over 10 years, which will flow back to Pepco’s D.C. customers through electric rates that are lower than they would be without the merger • $168 million to $260 million in economic benefits to the District • Continued annual charitable contributions and local community support – exceeding Pepco’s 2013 level of $1.6 million for 10 years following the merger • More than 1,500 new jobs in the District and the region The merger will maintain Pepco’s local presence and local leadership, while bringing together Exelon’s three electric and gas utilities (BGE, ComEd and PECO) and Pepco Holdings’ three electric and gas utilities (Atlantic City Electric, Delmarva Power and Pepco) to create the leading mid-Atlantic electric and gas utility.

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Wednesday march 4 Concerts ■Metales M5, a leading Mexican brass quintet, will perform a synthesis of classical, contemporary, folk, film and pops arrangements. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■The Arakaendar Choir and Orchestra will perform “Baroque Music From Jesuit Reductions in Bolivia.� 7:30 p.m. $35. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. ■McLovins and the Beirds will perform. 8 p.m. $10 to $14. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■“Black Girls Matter: A Talk About Gender and Policy in Communities of Color� will feature writer, scholar and Interactivity Foundation fellow Natalie Hopkinson; Fatima Goss Graves of the National Women’s Law Center; Justine Love, community and public affairs director for CBS Radio Washington; Davina Callahan, former Ward 8 crew leader and recipient of a master’s degree from Smith College; and Ronald Moten, founder of the Art of Peace Movement. 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. ■Richard Moe will discuss his book “Roosevelt’s Second Act: The Election of 1940 and the Politics of War,� selected by Oxford University Press for inclusion in its “Pivotal Moments in American History� series. 6 to 9 p.m. Free. Lohrfink Auditorium, Hariri Building, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. guevents.georgetown.edu.

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Events Entertainment â– Darrell M. West will discuss his book “Billionaires: Reflections on the Upper Crust.â€? 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400. â– Washington journalist Megan McArdle will discuss her book “The Up Side of Down: Why Failing Well Is the Key to Success.â€? 6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets Takoma, 225 Carroll Ave. NW. 202-726-0856. Films â– The Cineforum 2015 series will feature Cristina Comencini’s 2002 film “Il piĂš bel giorno della mia vita (The Best Day of My Life).â€? 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Auditorium, Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St. NW. www.iicwashington.esteri.it. â– The 2015 Human Rights Watch Film Festival will present Mark Herzog and Sandrine Orabona’s documentary “Lady Valor: The Kristin Beck Story,â€? followed by a Q&A with Kristin Beck. 7 p.m. $18.80. West End Cinema, 23rd Street between M and N streets NW. 202-419-3456. â– The Programmer’s Choice series will feature Angus MacLachlan’s 2014 comedy “Goodbye to All That,â€? starring Paul Schneider, Malanie Lynskey and Anna Camp. 8 p.m. $6.50 to $11.75. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-9666000. Performances â– Portugal’s Teatro Meridional will present the U.S. premiere of “Contos em

Turina and AlbĂŠniz. 7 p.m. $10 to $85. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. â– Musicologist Cecilia Porter will present a lecture and concert on “Women Composers and Performers in Vienna 1918-1945.â€? 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations required. Austrian Cultural Forum, 3524 International Court NW. acfdc.org. ■“A Texas Troubadour Tribute to Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark and Steve Earleâ€? will feature local performers Justin Jones, Jack Gregori, Patty Reese, Peyton Tochterman and Silky Dave Ensor. 8 p.m. $10 to $14. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. â– Hot Club of Cowtown with vocalist Elana James will perform. 9 p.m. $18 to $22. Hill Country DC, 410 7th St. NW. 202556-2050.

Viagem — Cabo Verde,� a one-woman play. 7:30 p.m. $30. Family Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Reading ■“Al-Mutanabbi Street Starts Here: Commemorative Readings� will feature poetry and prose from the Middle East and North Africa to honor those lost in a bombing on the Baghdad street eight years ago. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets Brookland, 625 Monroe St. NE. almutanabbidc2016.wordpress.com. Sporting event ■D.C. United will play L.D. Alajuelense in the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal. 8 p.m. $25 to $55. RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St. SE. 800-745-3000. Teen program ■Victoria Tillson Evans, founder and president of Distinctive College Counseling, will discuss “Acing Your College Application� (for teens and their parents/guardians). 6 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202727-1488. Thursday, March 5

Thursday march 5 Classes and workshops ■The Parent Encouragement Program will present a workshop on “Power Tools for Power Struggles� (for parents of children ages 5 through 14). 7 to 9 p.m. $33. Temple Micah, 2829 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 301-929-8824. ■The D.C. Small Business Development Center will present a workshop on developing a business plan. 7 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday, march 4 ■Discussion: Reif Larsen will discuss his book “I Am Radar.� 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

Free; reservations required. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. dcsbdc.org. Concerts â– The Brown Bag Concert series will feature chamber music. Noon. Free. Room A-5, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. â– Vocalist Claudia AcuĂąa will present “Homage to Violeta Parra,â€? a special program in honor of the late Chilean composer and folklorist. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– The National Symphony Orchestra and Spanish conductor JesĂşs LĂłpez-Cobos will perform Portuguese fado plus works by

Discussions and lectures ■Monica von Schmalensee and Mikael Stenqvist of the Swedish company White Arkitekter will discuss “Moving a City: Kiruna — the Largest Urban Transformation Project of Our Time,� about efforts underway to relocate Sweden’s northernmost city due to land deformation caused by mining activity. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Free; reservations required. House of Sweden, 2900 K St. NW. swedenabroad.com/washington. ■The Literary Book Group will host a discussion of Laura Brylawski-Miller’s novel “The Square at Vigevano� with the author in attendance. 2:30 p.m. Free. Room 220, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. ■The Japan Information and Culture See Events/Page 23

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Artist’s mysterious global paintings on exhibit “Anticipation,� featuring Katherine Blakeslee’s mysterious paintings from around the world, will open today at Foundry Gallery and continue through March 29.

open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 202-707-8000. ■“Gute Aussichten: New German Photography 2014/2015,� presenting award-winning photography by young German photographers, will open tomorrow with On exhibit a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Goethe-Institut. The exhibit will continue through May 1. An opening reception will take place Friday from 6 to 8 Located at 812 7th St. NW, the institute is open p.m. Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fri Located at 1314 18th St. NW, the gallery is open day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. RSVP for the reception at Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. 202202-289-1200, ext. 165. 463-0203. ■“Tools for No Purpose,� featuring ceramic sculpture ■Touchstone Gallery will open two shows today and and works on paper by Zimra Beiner, will open Friday continue them through March 29. An opening reception with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cross MacKenzie will take place Friday from 6 to 8:30 p.m., and a “Coffee Gallery. The exhibit will continue through March 31. and Cake� reception will be held March 22 from 2 to 4 Located at 1675 Wisconsin Ave. NW, the gallery is p.m. open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. “Sprout� presents gallery artists’ works of color and 202-333-7970. pattern illuminated by spring’s early light. ■The Arts Club of Washington will open two shows “Color: Painting by Mary D. Ott� Friday with a reception from 6:30 to highlights a new series of paintings 8:30 p.m. and continue them created with embroidery yarn through March 28. dipped in paint to act as a brush. The Monroe and MacFeely galler Located at 901 New York Ave. ies are featuring mixed-media colNW, the gallery is open Wednesday lages and paintings by Sandra through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 Gobar, acrylic portraits by Jackie p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from Hoysted and digital photographs by noon to 5 p.m. 202-347-2787. Blair Jackson. ■To commemorate the 150th anni The Spilsbury Gallery is presentversary of its delivery, the Library ing mixed-media pieces by club artof Congress will display the origiist Martine Khadr-Van Schoote. Dupont Pilgrims Gallery is nal manuscript of President Abra Located at 2017 I St. NW, the ham Lincoln’s second inaugural featuring Essa Neima’s art. gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sataddress for four days only, beginurday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 202-331-7282. ning today and continuing through Saturday, in the ■“Food for Thought,� the annual regionwide art-compelibrary’s Thomas Jefferson Building. tition show of the Capitol Hill Art League, will open Sat Located at 10 1st St. SE, the Jefferson Building is p.m. Free. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. 202-282-3139. ■“Focus on Cuba: Documentary Screenings� will feature Doug Shultz’s 2010 film “Cuba: The Accidental Eden,� about the virtually untouched nature to be found on the island and its waters. 7 p.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3121. Special event ■“Shakespeare Made Modern� — this month’s “Phillips After 5� event — will offer opportunities to learn how the playwright inspired titles of works in the special exhibition “Man Ray — Human Equations�; to speak like Shakespeare during an interactive game; and to enjoy a special “shakes-beer� tasting. 5 to 8:30 p.m. $10 to $12; reservations suggested. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/events. Sporting event ■The Washington Capitals will play the Minnesota Wild. 7 p.m. $40 to $536. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000. Tour ■Smithsonian Gardens staff member Tom Mirenda, an orchid collection specialist, will present a morning walking tour on “Orchids: Interlocking Science and Beauty.� 8:30 to 10 a.m. $29 to $39. Meet in the Constitution Avenue lobby of the National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-6333030. The tour will repeat March 10 at 8:30 a.m. Friday, March 6

Friday march 6 Children’s program ■As part of Atlas Performing Arts Cen-

ter’s Intersections Festival, Arts on the Horizon will present “Sunny and Licorice,â€? about two very different orangutans who struggle to get along (for ages 2 through 5). 10 and 11:30 a.m. $8. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-3997993. The performance will repeat Saturday at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Class â– Jason Gedeik, head of greenhouse and design operations at Hillwood, will offer tips on floral care at “Hands-on Orchid Workshop: To Repot or Not?â€? 1 to 3 p.m. $25 to $30. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-686-5807. The workshop will repeat March 7 and 22 at 1:30 p.m. and March 14 at 10 a.m. Concerts â– The Friday Morning Music Club will present works by Schubert, Mendelssohn, Rachmaninoff, Rimski-Korsakov and Tchaikovsky. Noon. Free. Calvary Baptist Church, 755 8th St. NW. 202-333-2075. â– The Noon-Time Organ Recital Series will feature Carol Feather Martin of Alexandria, Va. 12:15 to 1 p.m. Free. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-797-0103. â– Veteran trombonist, composer and Grammy nominee Papo VĂĄzquez and his Pirates Troubadours will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. â– Musician Jeffery Smith will perform. 7:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com.

Katherine Blakeslee’s “Marsh Wakes Up� is part of a Foundry Gallery exhibit of her paintings from around the world. urday with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop. Paying tribute to D.C.’s status as a foodie town, the show will continue through April 16. Located at 545 7th St. SE, the gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 202-547-6839. ■“Touch Me Not,� featuring paintings by Syrian artist and University of the District of Columbia art instructor Essa Neima about the effect of violence upon art in his country, opened recently at Dupont Pilgrims Gallery and will continue through April 5. A reception will take place Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Located at 2201 P St. NW, the gallery is open Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. 202-236-5525. ■“Culture Cluster,� a group show to celebrate the 37th anniversary of Zenith Gallery, opened recently and will continue through March 28. Artists’ receptions are slated for Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. Located at 1429 Iris St. NW, the gallery is open Friday and Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. 202-783-2963.

■The Embassy Series will present pianist Till Fellner performing works by Bach, Mozart, Schumann and Haydn. A reception with hors d’oeuvres, wine, cheese and sweets will follow. 7:30 p.m. $70. 202-625-2361. ■The National Symphony Orchestra, Spanish conductor Jesús López-Cobos and Spanish pianist Javier Perianes will perform works by Spanish and Brazilian composers. 8 p.m. $10 to $85. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance will repeat Saturday at 8 p.m. ■Vocalist Steve Washington will perform a mix of Latin, funk, soul, hard-bop and fusion. 8 to 11 p.m. No cover; two item per person minimum. Mr. Henry’s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-546-8412. 7+( :25/' )$0286

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Continued From Page 23 ing.� Noon. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. ■In conjunction with the exhibit “Picturing Mary: Woman, Mother, Idea,� Kim Butler Wingfield, associate professor and program director in art history at American University, will discuss the import of Mary imagery across time and place. Noon to 1 p.m. Free with museum admission. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-783-7370. ■Toby Matthiesen, research fellow in Islamic and Middle Eastern studies at the University of Cambridge, will discuss his book “The Other Saudis: Shiism, Dissent and Sectarianism.� 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/othersaudis. ■George Washington University professor Jonathan Chaves will discuss his book “Every Rock a Universe: The Yellow Mountains and Travel Writing in China.� 3 to 5 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 602, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. go.gwu.edu/chaves. ■Paul Muldoon will discuss his book “One Thousand Things Worth Knowing: Poems.� 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Film ■The Friday Night Film series will feature Mohamed Soueid’s 2000 film “Nightfall,� about the time he spent in the Stu-

dent Squad of the Palestinian Resistance Movement during the Lebanese civil war. 6:30 p.m. Free. The Jerusalem Fund, 2425 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-338-1958. Open house â– Alliance Française de Washington’s Spring Open House will feature a chance to explore its programs, meet its teachers and mingle with fellow francophiles. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Alliance Française de Washington, 2142 Wyoming Ave. NW. francedc.org. Performances â– Janney Elementary School’s fourthand fifth-graders will present “Shrek the Musical Jr.â€? 7 p.m. $5 to $10. Auditorium, Deal Middle School, 3855 Fort Drive NW. janneyschool.org. The performance will repeat Saturday at 2 p.m. â– As part of the 2015 Francophonie Cultural Festival, Theater France will present “Voix de Femmes,â€? featuring poetry written by women from a wide range of French-speaking countries and regions. 7 to 8:30 p.m. $20. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. â– Theatre du Jour will present “The Mad: A Fracking Fairytale.â€? 7:30 p.m. $15 to $20. District of Columbia Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. theatredujour.org. The performance will repeat Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. â– Rueda All Stars will perform selections from its extensive repertoire of Cuban ballroom dances. 8 p.m. $15 to $30. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-2691600. â– Brazilian contemporary dance company Grupo Corpo will perform “Sem Mimâ€? and “OnqotĂ´.â€? 8 p.m. $35 to $75. Eisenhower Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. The performance will repeat Saturday at 8 p.m.

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■As part of Atlas Performing Arts Center’s Intersections festival, Movieus Contemporary Ballet will present “Glacier,� a new production that challenges how science is traditionally communicated. 8 p.m. $16.50 to $22. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. The performance will repeat Saturday at 1:30 p.m. ■“Happy Buddha XVI: Birthday Buddha� will feature ensembles Cake Bagel and Pony Poni Pone, New York City’s the Raving Jaynes, singer-songwriter Finley Martin, and “Buddha Sings� with Gabe Peyton of GSharp. 10 p.m. $12. District of Columbia Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. birthdaybuddha.eventbrite.com. Another performance will take place Saturday at 10 p.m. with a different lineup. Sporting event ■The Washington Wizards will play the Miami Heat. 7 p.m. $16 to $522. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000. Tour ■The American University will present a weekly docent-led tour of current exhibitions. 12:30 p.m. Free. American University Museum, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. american.edu/museum. Saturday, March 7

Saturday march 7 Children’s programs ■“Saturday Morning at the National� will present Happenstance Theatre’s “The Maestro,� featuring an eccentric mute conductor making musical mayhem with kids serving as his unwitting orchestra. 9:30 and 11 a.m. Free; tickets distributed 30 minutes before the screening. National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202783-3372. ■Chevy Chase Library staff members will present “K9 Story Time,� featuring books and songs about police dogs, introductions to a K9 dog and an appearance by McGruff the Crime Dog. 11 a.m. Free. Second District Police Headquarters, 3320 Idaho Ave. NW. 202-282-0021. A pet adoption fair will follow at noon. ■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. Classes and workshops ■Opera expert Fred Plotkin will lead a class on “The ‘Ring’ Cycle: How Wagner Changed the World.� 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. $87 to $130. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■Art historian Bonita Billman will lead a class on “The Legacy of Andrea Palladio.� 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. $87 to $130. Ring Auditorium, Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden, 7th Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-633-3030. ■The Mount Pleasant Library will present “Saturday Morning Yoga.� 10 a.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3122. ■Jason Gedeik, head of greenhouse and design operations at Hillwood, will lead a hands-on workshop on “How to Get Your Orchid to Rebloom.� 10 a.m. to noon. $25 to $30. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202686-5807. The workshop will repeat March 13 at 1 p.m., March 15 at 1:30 p.m. and March 21 at 10 a.m. ■Yoga Activist will present a class for

Saturday, march 7 â– Concert: Internationally renowned saxophonist, producer, composer and ethnomusicologist Moreira Chonguiça (shown) will present a performance by the Moreira Project, featuring Thapelo Motshegwe on keyboard, Kevin Gibson on drums and Helder Gonzaga on bass. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.

beginners. 11 a.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. ■CoutureFit Fitness will present a nutrition seminar led by Hareldau Argyle on how to speed up one’s metabolism and boost energy levels to get into shape. Noon. Free; reservations requested. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-3080. ■“Circus Yoga for Adults� will feature theme-based mindfulness and acroinspired yoga. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. $20. lil omm yoga, 4708 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202248-6304. Concerts ■The Friday Morning Music Club will present a high school woodwind, brass and percussion competition. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW. 202-333-2075. ■The Friday Morning Music Club will present a chamber concert featuring classical guitarist Charles Mokotoff, flutist Susan Brandt, clarinetist Albert Hunt and the Lasterhaftes Trio. 4 to 5 p.m. Free for members of the Friday Morning Music Club and Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens; included in suggested donation of $5 to $15 for others. Reservations suggested. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-6865807. ■The New York-based band Mitra Sumara will present “Classic Persian Pop.� 4 p.m. Free; tickets required. Meyer Auditorium, Freer Gallery of Art, 12th Street and Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-1000. ■The National Symphony Orchestra will present pianist Lang Lang performing “Fantasy & Fate: Tchaikovsky Masterworks.� 4 p.m. $35 to $99. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■The Axelrod String Quartet will perform works by Haydn, Mozart and Zemlinsky. Lecture at 6:30 p.m.; concert at 7:30 p.m. $25 to $31. Warner Bros. Theater, National Museum of American History,

Constitution Avenue between 12th and 14th streets NW. 202-633-3030. The concert will repeat Sunday at the same times. ■Singer, songwriter and guitarist Nick Andrew Staver will perform. 7:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■“Changing Landscapes� will feature an exploration of the 20th century, during which the cello came to the fore as a vehicle for expressing the challenging emotional tides of the time. 7 p.m. $15 to $20. Levine Music, 2801 Upton St. NW. levinemusic.org. ■In honor of the 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s second inauguration, multiinstrumentalist and music historian Bobby Horton will perform Northern and Southern songs of the Civil War era. 7:30 p.m. $30. New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1313 New York Ave. NW. lincolngroup.org. ■Strata — featuring Audrey Andrist on piano, Nathan Williams on clarinet and James Stern on violin and viola — will perform the premiere of “A Book of Days� by Kenneth Frazelle as part of the Washington Conservatory “Piano, Plus!� Concert Series. 8 p.m. Free. Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ, 1 Westmoreland Circle. 301-320-2770. ■Robert Spano, music director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, will lead the Curtis Chamber Orchestra in a concert featuring the world premiere of Jennifer Higdon’s “Viola Concerto,� as well as works by Prokofiev, Mozart and Spano. 8 p.m. Free; tickets required. Coolidge Auditorium, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-5502. ■Vocalist Imani will present “Here’s to Life: A Joyful Transformative Performance.� 8 p.m. $18 to $25. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. ■Dry Mill Road and the Hello Strangers will perform. 9 p.m. $12 to $15. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■The Rock Creek Park Civil War Round Table series will feature a talk by volunteer John Hampton on “The District of Columbia During the Reconstruction Era,� about events in the nation’s capital from 1865 to 1877. 9:30 a.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-8956070. ■Sumru Belger Krody, senior curator at the Textile Museum, will discuss the political significance of textiles throughout human history. 10:30 a.m. Free. Former site of the Textile Museum, 2320 S St. NW. 202-994-5200. ■Graduate students in art history will participate in the 45th annual Middle Atlantic Symposium in the History of Art. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202737-4215. ■The First Congregational United Church of Christ’s “150th Anniversary Public Forum: Building a Just and Loving Community� will feature talks on how progressive Christians envisioned and worked for social justice in the past and how to join with other faith communities going forward. Noon to 5 p.m. Free; reservations required. First Congregational United Church of Christ, 945 G St. NW. firstuccdc150th@gmail.com. ■Doctor Dread will discuss his book See Events/Page 25

Continued From Page 24 “The Half That’s Never Been Told: The Real-Life Reggae Adventures of Doctor Dread,” at 1 p.m.; Amy Wilkinson will discuss her book “The Creator’s Code: The Six Essential Skills of Extraordinary Entrepreneurs,” at 3:30 p.m.; and Matt Sumell will discuss his book “Making Nice,” at 6 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ A Women’s History Month program will feature a talk by Patricia Green, former director of the National Council of Negro Women’s Juvenile Justice Program, on African-American women, what binds them and why it is important to enhance awareness of their unique contributions. The event will also include a living history performance by Gwendolyn Quezaire-Presutti as Madam C.J. Walker. 2 to 4 p.m. Free. Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site, 1318 Vermont Ave. NW. nps.gov/mamc. ■ Composer Jennifer Higdon will discuss her work. 6:30 p.m. Free. Whittall Pavilion, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-5502. Family program ■ The Junior League of Washington will host “Kids in the Kitchen,” an annual healthful eating and fitness activity fair for children. The event will include exercise classes, health screenings, cooking fun with local chefs, and demonstrations from nutrition experts. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. YMCA National Capital, 1771 Rhode Island Ave. NW. jlw.org. Festival ■ “Nowrus: A Persian New Year Celebration” will feature storytelling, face painting, calligraphy, crown making and coloring, Iranian music concerts, a slide show of 19th-century photographs of Iran, and traditional Persian food, tea and sweets for sale. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sacker Gallery, 12th Street and Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-1000. Films ■ The Weekend Family Matinees series will feature Paul King’s 2014 film “Paddington,” about a young Peruvian bear who travels to London in search of a home. 10 a.m. $7.50 to $8.50. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-6000. ■ “Bolshoi Ballet 2014-15 Seaton” will feature “Romeo and Juliet.” 12:55 p.m. $15. AMC Mazza Gallerie, 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW. fathomevents.com. Performances ■ Wit’s End Puppets will present “Saudade,” about the combination of nostalgia and melancholy that immigrants carry with them as they begin life in a new country (for ages 12 and older). 7 p.m. $11 to $16.50. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. ■ As part of “Iberian Suite: global arts remix,” the Portuguese theater company Mundo Perfeito will make its U.S. debut with the audience-participation work “By Heart” and the historically inspired “Three Fingers Below the Knee.” 7:30 p.m. $30. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. The performance will repeat Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ■ The Dance Place Cuban Festival will feature Cuban drummer Yissy Garcia. 8 p.m. $15 to $30. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600. ■ Writer and stand-up comedian Rob Delaney will perform. 8 p.m. $25. Sixth & I

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Events Entertainment Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 800745-3000. ■ Cyn Factory will present “Sandman Strips: A Burlesque Tribute to Neil Gaiman.” 9 p.m. $12 to $15. Bier Baron Tavern, 1523 22nd St. NW. sandmanstrips.bpt.me. Special events ■ Bright Beginnings will hold its annual 5K race to raise funds for its programs to help homeless infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their families. 8 a.m. $30; registration required. West Potomac Park, Ohio Drive SW near Ericcson Circle. brightbeginnings.org/5K. ■ Chuck Todd, moderator of NBC’s “Meet the Press,” will deliver the keynote address for a commemoration of the 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s second inauguration. The program, presented by the Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia and the National Park Service, will also include scholar talks, a re-creation of Lincoln’s 1865 inaugural address, and music by the Military District of Washington and multiinstrumentalist Bobby Horton. 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Free. Lincoln Memorial. lincolngroup.gov. ■ The Science of Spirituality Meditation Center will present “Women’s Day: Healing Hearts,” featuring activities to revitalize the mind, body and soul. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free; reservations required. Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, 2950 Arizona Ave. NW. soswomensretreat@gmail.com. ■ The Washington Harbour ice skating rink will hold a weekly “Cartoon Skate” event — a chance to share the ice with Scooby Doo, Cat in the Hat and more. 10 a.m. to noon. $9 to $10. Washington Harbour, 3000 K St. NW. 202-706-7666. ■ The Washington D.C. Travel & Adventure Show will feature destination-specific seminars, programs on how to travel with fewer hassles, and talks by high-profile experts Rick Steves (shown), Pauline Frommer, Samantha Brown, Patricia Schultz and Josh Gates. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $11 to $25; free for ages 16 and younger with a paid adult. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW. travelshows.com. The expo will continue Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ■ Rabbi Mark Novak and Minyan Oneg Shabbat will present “Mindfulness Practice Through a Jewish Lens.” 10:15 a.m. Free. Geneva Room, Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church, 1 Chevy Chase Circle NW. 202362-3270. ■ The second annual DC Purim Bash will feature drinks and dancing. 8 p.m. $40 to $45. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. sixthandi.org. ■ The Washington Harbour ice skating rink will hold a weekly “Rock n Skate” event. 8 to 10 p.m. $9 to $10. Washington Harbour, 3000 K St. NW. 202-706-7666. Sporting events ■ D.C. United will play the Montreal Impact in the home opener. 3 p.m. $25 to $55. RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St. SE. 800-745-3000. ■ The Washington Capitals will play the Buffalo Sabres. 7 p.m. $46 to $536. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000. Tour ■ A park ranger will lead a walk

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March 7 through 21 in the Kennedy Center’s Opera House. American bass-baritone Eric Owens stars as a man condemned to wander the seas upon a ship of ghosts. The Dutchman can venture ashore only once every seven years to seek his salvation: a woman’s unconditional love. Just when it seems that the ancient curse might finally be broken, abundant obstacles arise. Tickets start at $25. 202-467-4600; kennedy-center.org. ■ Pointless Theatre will present “Doctor Caligari,” an original adaptation of the 1920 German silent suspense film through Fort Stevens, one of 93 detached batteries strategically built to defend Washington during the Civil War. 10 a.m. Free. Fort Stevens, 13th and Quackenbos streets NW. 202-895-6070. Sunday,march March 8 8 Sunday Children’s programs ■ The D.C. Maxecuters will lead a model airplane workshop (for ages 8 and older; adult assistance required). 9 to 11 a.m. $10 to $15 per plane/child. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-2722448. ■ A park ranger will lead a Women’s History Month planetarium program on “Astronomy Stars: Women Who Changed the Night,” about female astronomers and their discoveries (for ages 7 and older). 4 to 4:45 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Cen-

“The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari,” March 5 through April 4 at Flashpoint’s Mead Theatre Lab. The story revolves around the mysterious Dr. Caligari and his carnival attraction, Cesare the somnambulist, who lives in a death-like sleep but obeys every command of the doctor. After a string of violent murders, a young man is pushed to the brink of insanity while trying to save his fiancée’s life and learn the doctor’s true identity. Tickets cost $18 to $25. The theater is located at 916 G St. NW. pointlesstheatre.com. ■ The Washington Stage Guild will present the second installment of George Bernard Shaw’s “Back to Methuselah” through March 15 in the Undercroft Theatre at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church. Shaw examines the human life span in a series of comic episodes. “The

ter, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. Classes ■ The Vajrayogini Buddhist Center will host a class on “Advice for Life.” 10 to 10:45 a.m. $6. Vajrayogini Buddhist Center, 1787 Columbia Road NW. 202-9862257. ■ Nya Alemayhu will lead a weekly class on Vinyasa yoga, an energetic practice that encourages breath with movement. Noon. $5 donation suggested. Dock 5, Union Market, 1309 5th St. NE. unionmarketdc.com. Concerts ■ The U.S. Air Force Band’s Chamber Players will present “Romantic Piano Quartets.” 3 p.m. Free; tickets distributed in the G Street lobby at 2:30 p.m. McEvoy Auditorium, Smithsonian American Art Museum,

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Continued From Page 26 Ferris will lead a yoga class. Noon. Free. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288. ■ Rueda All Stars will present a master class on popular Cuban dances such as Son, Cha Cha Cha and Pilon, at 6:30 p.m.; and an intermediate and advanced session on Rueda de Casino, at 7:45 p.m. $15; registration required. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600. ■ Yoga Activist will present a beginnerlevel yoga class for adults and teens. 7:30 p.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. Concerts ■ The Tuesday Concert Series will feature violinist Elizabeth Adams and pianist Sam Post performing works by Schubert, Shostakovich and Schnittke. 12:10 p.m. Free. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-347-2635. ■ Classical guitarists Romero Lubambo and Hernán Romero will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge will host its weekly open mic show. 8 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■ John Kadlecik & the DC Mystery Cats will perform Jerry Garcia Band setlists in their entirety. 8 p.m. $15. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■ The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at American University will present a talk by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Hedrick Smith on “Reclaiming the American Dream.” 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Free. Temple Baptist Church, 3850 Nebraska Ave. NW. 202-895-4860. ■ Maud Casey will discuss her novel “The Man Who Walked Away.” 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. ■ The Chevy Chase Branch Library History and Biography Book Club will discuss “Naked” by humorist David Sedaris. 2 p.m. Free. Bread & Chocolate Restaurant, 5542 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021. ■ Leslie Umberger, curator of folk and self-taught art at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, will present a gallery talk of “Mingering Mike’s Supersonic Greatest Hits,” discussing the artist’s influences and how the museum came to own the collection. 5:30 p.m. Free. Meet in the F Street lobby, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■ John Renehan will discuss his book “The Valley.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400. ■ Levi Tillemann will discuss his book “The Great Race: The Global Quest for the Car of the Future.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets Takoma, 225 Carroll Ave. NW. 202-726-0856. ■ Photographer Tokio Kuniyoshi will discuss his work in conjunction with the opening of his exhibit “twelve.” 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Japan Information and Culture Center, 1150 18th St. NW. www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc. ■ Architect and historian Don Hawkins will discuss “Unbuilt Washington: Alternative Visions.” 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. $20 to $25. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■ Andrew Cockburn will discuss his book “Kill Chain: The Rise of the High-Tech Assassins.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose,

5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. ■ “Washington: An Inside View (Brookland, Dupont Circle, and Foggy Bottom)” will feature a talk by authors John Feeley, Matthew Gilmore and Stephen A. Hansen on their books and the neighborhoods they wrote about. 7 p.m. Free. Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. NW. upshurstreetbooks.com. ■ “Jungle Treasures, Tropical Tales” will feature Christian Ziegler, a photographer and tropical ecologists who explores rain forests. 7:30 p.m. $24. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-857-7700. Film ■ The Cineforum 2015 series will feature Francesco Rosi’s 1962 documentarystyle Italian drama “Salvatore Giuliano.” 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Auditorium, Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St. NW. www.iicwashington.esteri.it. Performances ■ As part of “Iberian Suite: global arts remix,” the PostClassical Ensemble will present the U.S. premiere of “Iberian Mystics: The Confluence of Faiths,” a multimedia program of music, flamenco dance, poetry and visual art inspired by Islamic, Catholic and Jewish influences. 7:30 p.m. $30. Family Theater, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. The performance will repeat Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ■ As part of “Iberian Suite: global arts remix,” the Companhia Portuguesa de Bailado Contemporâneo will present “Fado, Rituals and Shadows.” 7:30 p.m. $30. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance will repeat Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ■ SpeakeasyDC will present its monthly show, “Deals With the Devil: Stories About Tricky Trade-Offs and Choosing Between the Lesser of Evils.” 8 p.m. $15. Town Danceboutique, 2009 8th St. NW. speakeasydc.com. Wednesday, March 11

Wednesday march 11 Classes ■ Eva Blutinger will lead a “Yoga in the Galleries” class. 10 a.m. $5. American University Museum, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-1300. ■ The Vajrayogini Buddhist Center will host a weekly class on meditation. 7 to 8:30 p.m. $6 to $12. Vajrayogini Buddhist Center, 1787 Columbia Road NW. 202986-2257.

Pavilion, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-5502. ■ National Museum of Women in the Arts chief curator Kathryn Wat will discuss themes in the exhibit “Picturing Mary: Woman, Mother, Idea” and the museum’s collection. Noon to 12:30 p.m. Free. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-783-7370. ■ Ruben Castaneda will discuss his book “S Street Rising: Crack, Murder, and Redemption in D.C.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets Brookland, 625 Monroe St. NE. 202-726-0856. ■ Asali Solomon will discuss her novel “Disgruntled.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400. ■ The World Affairs Council will present a talk by Aspen Institute senior fellow Michael Maibach on “The Euro Crisis Continues — What’s at Stake for Europe and America?” 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations required. University of California Washington Center, 1608 Rhode Island Ave. NW. worldaffairsdc.org. ■ George Wunderlich, executive director of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick, Md., will discuss “The Birth of the Banjo.” 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $30 to $42. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■ Stephen Kotkin will discuss his book “Stalin: Volume I: Paradoxes of Power, 1878-1928.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919. Films ■ The National Gallery of Art will present Yukihiro Yoshihara’s 1999 film of “Dust,” an opera by American experimental composer Robert Ashley. 2:30 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■ A Women’s History Month film screening will feature the 1983 drama “Silkwood,” written by Nora Ephron and Alice Arlen. 6:30 p.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-6713121. ■ The 2015 Human Rights Watch Film Festival will present Anne de Mare and Kirsten Kelly’s “The Homestretch,” about three homeless teenagers who brave Chicago winters, the pressures of high school, and life alone on the streets to build a brighter future. A Q&A with de Mare will follow. 7 p.m. $18.80. West End Cinema, 23rd Street between M and N streets NW. 202-419-3456. ■ The Film in Focus series will feature “Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb Vs. Gravity,” about a choreographer pushing the boundaries between action and art. A Q&A with director Catherine Gund will follow. 8 p.m. $6.50 to $11.75. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-6000.

Concerts ■ The JACK Quartet and pianist Eric Huebner will perform works by Feldman, Lewis Nielson, Roger Reynolds, David Felder, Stefan Wolpe and John Zorn. 12:10 p.m. Free. West Garden Court, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■ Al Andalusyun, an Arabic Andalusian ensemble featuring oudist and composer Hadi Eldebek, will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. ■ The Delafield String Band will host a bluegrass jam. 8 to 11 p.m. Free. Reading Room, Petworth Citizen, 829 Upshur St. NW. petworthcitizen.com.

Performances ■ As part of “Iberian Suite: global arts remix,” Spain’s Compañía María Pagés will present the U.S. premiere of “Utopía.” 8 p.m. $25 to $60. Eisenhower Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance will repeat Thursday at 8 p.m. ■ George Yamazawa Jr. will host an open mic poetry event. 9 to 11 p.m. $5. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227.

Discussions and lectures ■ Nathan Salsburg of the Association for Cultural Equity will discuss “Alan Loma, Media and Technology: Producing the Folk, Promoting the Folk.” Noon. Free. Whittall

Sporting event ■ The Washington Capitals will play the New York Rangers. 8 p.m. $54 to $570. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-7453000.

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