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Vol. X, No. 42

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Tweak to flight path wins few fans

FARRAGUT FRY-DAY

■ Noise: Area residents seek

more drastic FAA proposal By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

The Federal Aviation Administration’s proposed tweaks to flight paths over Northwest D.C. have not impressed affected residents, who say the changes are too minor to significantly improve an

unpleasant situation in their riverside communities. The FAA discussed its “LAZIR B” route plan in an open-house meeting last Wednesday at the Georgetown Library, where officials showed a new flight path that crosses over the edge of Rosslyn rather than passing directly over southern Foxhall Village. Farther northwest, the proposal also shifts the flight path over the Potomac River instead of flying over the

Virginia side of the river. Officials said the new route was chosen by a working group with representatives of the FAA, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and affected communities on both sides of the Potomac. But residents in several Northwest D.C. neighborhoods have been seeking more drastic relief: a return to the relative quiet they’d enjoyed before spring 2015, when See Noise/Page 3

Sibley set to dedicate expanded hospital By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

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The Golden Triangle Business Improvement District’s weekly “Farragut Fridays” program featured a cooking demonstration by chef Kazuhiro “Kaz” Okochi, who prepared a twist on okonomiyaki — a popular Japanese dish, sometimes referred to as “Japanese pizza.”

Jerry Price wants patients at Sibley Memorial Hospital to have “an experience” when they walk in the front door. Price, Sibley’s senior vice president for real estate and construction, led the design team for the hospital’s new building with an emphasis on comfort, aesthetics and modernity — the intangibles that shape a patient’s emotions during their stay. “We want people to say after they walk through here, ‘Wow, this doesn’t even seem like a hospital,’” Price said during a private tour of the new facility on Friday. “It’s friendly; it’s engaging; it’s not intimidating. It’s familiar.” Three years after construction began and nearly a decade after planning began, the $242 million facility is just about open for business at 5255 Loughboro Road NW, with a dedication event featuring Mayor See Sibley/Page 5

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An event this Friday will dedicate the new Sibley Memorial Hospital building.

Decades in the making, museum ready to open

Dupont Safeway slated for renovation, alcohol license

By MARK LONGAKER

■ Business: Residents wary

Current Correspondent

More than 100 years after it was first conceived, the National Museum of African American History and Culture will finally open Saturday on the National Mall, amid a celebratory three-day festival on the grounds of the Washington Monument. Due to extreme interest in the museum, no admission tickets remain until November, and even those are only available for weekdays. However, admission to the festival, “Freedom Sounds: A Community Celebration,” is open to everyone, with 100,000 expected to attend. Highlights of the festival include evening concerts Saturday and Sunday with Living Colour, Public Enemy, The Roots, Experience Unlimited and Meshell Ndegeocello. The daytime roster features

of potential bikeshare impact By MARK LIEBERMAN Photo by Alan Karchmer

The National Museum of African American History and Culture stands between the National Museum of American History and the Washington Monument.

music, dance and storytelling. A dedication ceremony, featuring a speech by President Barack Obama, will take place Saturday at 10 a.m. on an outdoor stage facing the Washington Monument. The public can only view the ceremony from the monument’s grounds, where there will be See Museum/Page 12

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Safeway plans to redesign the interior and add an outdoor cafe at its 1701 Corcoran St. NW supermarket — and neighbors hope to see the store preserve the block’s existing features in the process. The store plans to rearrange its interior layout to make more room for additional products, according to Stephanie Maltz of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2B

(Dupont Circle), who has been in discussions with the store since mid-August about the renovation plan. Safeway also plans to seek a beer and wine license in an effort to add more “bar-type” offerings, Maltz said. The store won’t close or reduce hours during the renovation process, according to Maltz. Safeway declined to comment. ANC 2B chair Nicole Mann said last Wednesday that the redesign represents a major area of interest for Dupont Circle because most of the neighborhood is accustomed to shopping there. The 1701 Corcoran St. NW store, one of 13 See Safeway/Page 5

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today’s flight path went into effect. “This sounds to me like a big sham, where you say you listened to the community and then you do whatever the heck you want,� one resident angrily told an FAA official Wednesday. Two of his neighbors agreed, referring to the plans as “garbage� and “BS.� Communities from the Palisades to Foggy Bottom have complained extensively about the recent increased disruptions from planes serving Reagan National Airport. One FAA official said today’s flight path had emerged in response to complaints from McLean, Va. — those residents and their congressional representatives successfully lobbied for planes to be routed closer to the District. She also said improved technological precision keeps more planes flying exactly the same path, meaning that residents who are most affected by one plane will likely hear numerous others passing in the same spot. Residents have railed against FAA conclusions that there was “no significant impact� on their communities from last year’s change, and say they weren’t given adequate notice it was coming. The issue has been compounded by Reagan National’s growing popularity and, in partic-

ular, its increase in late-night and early-morning flights. The FAA defines a “significant impact� as an increase in average noise throughout the day by 1.5 decibels if the average noise is already 65 decibels, or the change would increase noise by at least 1.5 decibels to reach or exceed 65. An FAA official said at the meeting that such volumes are typically experienced only in areas directly adjacent to busy airports. Although the FAA process is required to solicit and consider community feedback, officials said agency regulations focus on the specific decibel levels despite the opinions of affected residents. Ed Solomon, a Burleith advisory neighborhood commissioner and chair of the DC Fair Skies Coalition, said he’d had low expectations for the meeting. “We’re concerned the changes the FAA wants to make will not have any significant impact on the noise we’re experiencing,� he said. “We looked at this as more of a show-and-tell exercise.� The Fair Skies Coalition is still petitioning for review of last year’s flight path change in federal court, and representatives of the group also meet regularly with other stakeholders, Solomon said. Visit tinyurl.com/DCA-noise to read documents from the FAA and submit online comments.

The week ahead Thursday, Sept. 22

The D.C. Department of Transportation will hold a Citizens Advisory Group meeting for the 16th Street NW Transit Priority Project. The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. ■The Cleveland Park Citizens Association, the Woodley Park Community Association and the Cleveland Park Business Association will hold a community meeting to discuss “Connecticut Ave: Planning to Avoid Gridlock.� Agenda items will include plans for Beach Drive NW traffic diversion, Cleveland Park Library reconstruction, and the upcoming water management and streetscape project. Speakers will include Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh and D.C. Department of Transportation director Leif Dormsjo, as well as project managers for the library and Beach Drive project. The meeting will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW.

Saturday, Sept. 24

The D.C. Office of the Tenant Advocate will hold its ninth annual Tenant and Tenant Association Summit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kellogg Conference Center, Gallaudet University, 800 Florida Ave. NE. . Advance registration for the summit is required; to RSVP, visit ota.dc.gov or call 202-719-6560. ■The National Park Service will host the 23rd annual National Public Lands Day, which will include volunteer events in area parks. D.C. opportunities will include a river trails cleanup at Fletcher’s Boathouse in the C&O Canal National Historic Park; multiple projects in areas under the auspices of Rock Creek Park, including Meridian Hill Park, Chevy Chase Circle, Grant Circle, Dumbarton Oaks Park, Pinehurst Branch and the lower section of the Valley Trail; and picking up trash, removing cut lotus plants, transplanting perennial plants and removing non-native invasive plants at Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens. For more information and registration details, visit neefusa.org/find-an-event. ■Licking Creek Bend Farm will host a free heirloom apple

tasting at 11 a.m. at its Georgetown farmers market at Wisconsin Avenue and P Street NW. This is the first year of the farm’s Sunday market in Georgetown, but the 15th annual heirloom apple event at its markets. Available varieties will include Gravenstein; Sheepnose; Smokehouse; Washington Strawberry; Cox Orange, Pippin; Wolf River, Paradise; and more.

Monday, Sept. 26

The Ward 3-Wilson Feeder Education Network will meet at 7 p.m. at the Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. The guest speaker will be John Davis, chief of schools with the D.C. Public Schools and soon-to-be interim chancellor. To RSVP, email w3ednet@gmail.com.

Tuesday, Sept. 27

The D.C. Federation of Citizens Associations will hold its monthly meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. at All Souls Memorial Episcopal Church, 2300 Cathedral Ave. NW. The guest speaker will be newly appointed at-large D.C. Council member Robert White, who was selected last week by the Democratic State Committee to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of Vincent Orange. White is the Democratic nominee for a full four-year term in the November election. â– The Foggy Bottom Association will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at School Without Walls High School, 2130 G St. NW.

Wednesday, Sept. 28

The DC Education Coalition for Change will host a forum for State Board of Education and at-large D.C. Council candidates at 6:30 p.m. at the Columbia Heights Education Campus, 3101 16th St. NW. ■The Metropolitan Police Department’s 2nd District Citizens Advisory Council will host its annual awards banquet to honor officers and local residents who have done an outstanding job combating crime or improving public safety in the area. The banquet will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Maggiano’s Little Italy, 5333 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Tickets cost $50; visit mpd2dawards2016.eventbrite.com.

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District Digest Police make arrest in Georgetown assault

As D.C. detectives investigate a rash of potentially related sexual assaults in the Georgetown area, police have charged one man in connection with an assault that took place early Saturday morning on the 3300 block of Prospect Street NW. At 1:03 a.m. on Sept. 17, police patrols saw a man run up behind a female victim and grope her, according to a news release from the Metropolitan Police Department. Both the victim and man ran off, but officers were able to stop their suspect and arrest him. Police charged that man, 34-year-old Sergio Waldo Velaquez-Cardozo of Falls Church, Va., with third-degree sexual abuse, the release says. That arrest comes after the police department recently announced an investigation into four possibly linked sexual assaults that occurred in or around Georgetown between Aug.

3 and Sept. 12. Police have not indicated whether the Sept. 17 arrest is related to the earlier crimes. A news release details the four earlier incidents, describing suspects with different appearances. On Aug. 3, a suspect armed with a knife grabbed a victim in the 1600 block of 35th Street NW and attempted to sexually assault her. In another crime on Aug. 23, a suspect assaulted a victim near the intersection of 37th and T streets NW. A Sept. 5 incident in the 1200 block of Potomac Avenue NW involved a suspect groping a female victim from behind. And in a fourth crime on Sept. 12, a suspect groped a victim from behind while exposing himself on the 1300 block of 35th Street NW, then exposed himself to another victim as he fled. For two of the above incidents, police described the suspect as a “possible Hispanic male in his early twenties, 5’6� in height,� while the two other suspects are described with differing physical

characteristics. All of the crimes took place past 10 p.m. at night, according to the release.

D.C. attorney general sues cleaning firm

After reported thefts and payment confusion, the D.C. Office of the Attorney General is suing housekeeping company Handy Cleaners for misleading local consumers. Handy, based in New York City, offers home cleanings arranged online or via smartphone app. According to the lawsuit, the company — which advertises itself as part of “the sharing economy� — has not lawfully registered to do business in the District, and moreover, it has violated consumer protection laws. Over the past year, 24 Handy customers in the District have reported property stolen, according to the suit, although the company represents “that its cleaning professionals are backgroundchecked and can otherwise be trusted with unfettered access to one’s home.� Handy’s background-check procedures have also “failed to identify and exclude cleaners with criminal backgrounds,� the suit alleges. The lawsuit also argues that Handy’s deceptive enrollment system has forced D.C. customers to pay extra fees without their explicit authorization. By default and often without their knowledge, customers are signed up for “cleaning plans� that come with recurring cleanings and charges. “There is no option at all for consumers to schedule a one-time cleaning� online, the suit says, and consumers often discover they’re enrolled in continuing plans only “when a Handy cleaner arrives at their door.� Meanwhile, canceling these plans is “a confusing and difficult task� that often

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incurs fees, according to the suit. In a statement to the Washington City Paper, a Handy representative said the company is reviewing the lawsuit and wants to create a “safe and secure platform.� According to other news reports, more than 300 Handy customers in New York had filed grievances with the city’s Better Business Bureau as of last winter. The D.C. lawsuit requests that Handy be ordered to pay restitution for revenue collected in violation of the Consumer Protection Procedures Act, in addition to penalties of $1,000 per violation. A release from the attorney general’s office encourages D.C. residents with concerns about Handy to contact the agency’s Office of Consumer Protection at 202-442-9828, by emailing consumer.protection@dc.gov, or by filling out an online consumer complaint form available at tinyurl.com/OAGconsumer.

job leading the DC Chamber of Commerce. Though Orange had originally intended to fulfill his remaining council duties, a chorus of calls came for his resignation due to concerns about conflicts of interest from his new position with the chamber. White, 34, will continue to campaign for the Nov. 8 general election as he takes the temporary seat on the council as Orange’s replacement. A release from White’s campaign says the candidate “remains focused on a platform that prioritizes quality education, affordable housing, and workforce development for District residents,� and notes his intent to “pass robust legislation to address paid family leave in the District of Columbia.� A fifth-generation Washingtonian, White lives with his family in Brightwood Park and serves as president of the area’s citizens association.

White sworn in to interim council seat

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Robert C. White Jr. was sworn in last Friday to fill the at-large D.C. Council seat left vacant by Vincent Orange. The D.C. Democratic State Committee appointed White to the interim role through a vote on Sept. 15, reaffirming the party’s support for the candidate. White — a former aide to D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine and D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton — had already defeated Orange in the June Democratic primary to become the party’s nominee for the November general election. With five months left on his council term, Orange resigned in mid-August as he started a new

The Sept. 14 article “‘Stunningly awful’ home undergoing city cleanup� incorrectly stated that the D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs completed certain remediation work at 4316 Fessenden St. NW. Rather, the agency ordered the property owner’s representative to remove standing water from an oil pit in the garage and dismantle wooden structures on the lawns, with the representative — not the agency — conducting that remediation work. The Current regrets the error. As a matter of policy, The Current corrects all errors of substance. To report an error, call the managing editor at 202-567-2011.

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SAFEWAY: Corcoran store plans redesign, but neighbors want to keep bike-sharing station

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Safeway sites in D.C., opened in the 1960s. One of the major points of concern for the neighborhood is the sizable Capital Bikeshare station that offers 19 bicycles just outside the store. Maltz said it’s one of the neighborhood’s most heavily trafficked stations of its kind, but she thinks it could

conflict with what the store has planned for its outdoor area. She has also asked the store to ensure that it shovels snow in a timely manner, after some issues on the sidewalk last winter. Maltz had hoped that the store would apply for its liquor license and unveil its full design plan in time for last Wednesday’s ANC 2B meeting, but she now expects

those items to be available next month. “I’m hoping that it’ll be a positive impact to the neighborhood. That’s our go-to grocer — it’s super close to us,� Maltz said. “If they have more space for more products, being able to have as many products as possible will be beneficial to the neighborhood.� As for the addition of bar food and drink, Maltz thinks it could further entice neigh-

SIBLEY: Hospital readies $242 million building From Page 1

Muriel Bowser set for this Friday and the official opening planned for Sept. 26. Some patients from the old wing will be transferred to the new wing this weekend, and a few medical staffers have already begun the transition. Meanwhile, the old building will retain its psychiatric and intensive care units, and it will receive a full renovation at a later date. The new building takes the place of the administrative building Hayes Hall and the old cancer center, both of which were torn down in 2013. Main features of the new building include 200 new private rooms for patients, two floors for women’s health, 50 postpartum rooms and two new 900-square-foot operating rooms. Areas like the special care nursery, where newly born babies go for medical treatment, are substantially bigger than in the old facility. That area in particular boasts 18 private rooms, including six suitable for twins — a far cry from the cramped and cluttered space in the old building. Across the board, patient rooms mark a significant upgrade. Price said his team divided them into three design zones: family, com-

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plete with sofa beds and comfortable recliners; medical, which includes such new features as patient-controlled thermostats; and caregiver, with built-in hand sanitizer and up-to-date equipment. Small design touches in the patient rooms, like built-in window blinds, give these spaces additional flair. Other details serve a more practical function, like dark floors in the in-room bathrooms so that patients with faltering eyesight can easily see the toilet in the middle of the night. Similar attention to detail is reflected in the building’s waiting rooms, many of which have no TVs or other electronics in order to let visitors take a break from “content,� Price said. Each section of the new building reflects design input from the medical staffers who will be occupying it seven days a week, according to Price. The goal was to avoid frustration about the new building after years of work on improving upon the old one, Price said. The environment was also top of mind for planners, who are in the process of seeking LEED Gold certification, which denotes one of the highest possible levels of environmental sustainability. The

building’s roof boasts 50,000 square feet of garden space and four beehives, while the grounds feature five rain gardens and retention ponds. Underground cisterns collect up to 45,000 gallons of rainwater for reuse on plants. Much attention was paid to the look and feel of the ground-floor entrance to the new facility, including a welcome sign that greets visitors in 18 different languages, and an outdoor clock tower that resets via satellite. A meditation garden for all occupants of the hospital is located just to the left of the entrance. Earlier phases of the hospital’s full-scale renovation project included the opening of a new medical building and parking garage and a new radiation oncology center. Renovation of the old hospital building is still in the works, and construction on a new proton therapy center began last year. With more changes on the horizon, the hospital’s staffers hope the new building will let them take a brief breather. Ten years after planning began, Price is just happy to see the final product. “It’s kind of just the way I imagined it,� he said. “It feels right. We’re very proud of it.�

bors. “Hopefully, that will be something that the community wants,� Maltz said. The renovation of the Corcoran Safeway follows the closure of two of the chain’s Northwest stores in recent years. In Dupont, its 2001 S St. NW grocery — now the site of Glen’s Garden Market — shut in 2010. More recently, Safeway closed its aging Tenleytown store earlier this year.

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On many D.C. blocks, residents have trouble parking near their homes due to motorists from elsewhere in the city or beyond who take up much of the street. One approach that has proved effective has been resident-only parking, also known as Enhanced Residential Permit Parking. Under that city program, one side of each street with Residential Permit Parking (RPP) is designated only for residents of the same parking zone while the other side allows anyone to park for up to two hours. The D.C. Department of Transportation now has proposed expanding that program for blocks that meet certain criteria, which in general is a good idea that could help many residents. But sadly, the agency’s specific proposal is deeply flawed and needs to be revised. Our primary concern is that to add a single block to the resident-only program, every RPP block in an entire advisory neighborhood commission would receive similar restrictions, without regard for the widely varied locations in many large ANCs. For instance, if a Spring Valley resident sought parking protections from customers at the local shopping area, Foxhall Village would have to accept the same rules three miles away at the other end of ANC 3D. Even in geographically smaller commissions closer to the city center — such as ANC 2A in Foggy Bottom/West End — some community leaders have pointed to a diversity of blocks under their jurisdiction, citing concerns that resident-only parking would stand empty during the day. There are multiple drawbacks to this all-or-nothing approach. An ANC accepting resident-only parking may burden some of its constituents — including local businesses — with unnecessary restrictions on parking for visitors and customers. On the flip side, residents whose blocks are uniquely affected by visitor traffic may be kept out of the program, if their ANC decides the program would have too many unwanted consequences in other locations. We understand the Transportation Department’s goal. Previous parking restrictions applied only on a block-by-block basis, rather than using a consistent policy. The new proposal calls for ensuring that an ANC includes at least five blocks that would truly benefit from resident-only parking, and its consistent application is intended to prevent one block from pushing its own parking problems to nearby residents. But residents have repeatedly stressed that one-size-fits-all parking rules are inappropriate, and the message remains true within an ANC. The Transportation Department needs to find another way to achieve its goal — perhaps by listening more to residents who have long sought parking rules tailored to reflect their blocks’ particular needs.

Close the loophole now

It would seem obvious that if any part of the criminal justice system orders an individual to wear a GPS monitor, that individual is legally required to do so. But since 2014, judicial precedent in D.C. has disagreed, with a ruling that only certain entities — a judge or the U.S. Parole Commission — actually carry any legal authority on GPS mandates. The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, which is responsible for many local convicts, has no such power, according to a recent Washington Post article. A convict could simply disable or remove his or her GPS device and essentially face no consequence. Infamously, this loophole allowed Antwon Pitt, now 22, to beat and rape a woman in her Southeast home last year, shortly after he was arrested for disabling his GPS tracker but then released. Mayor Muriel Bowser is now proposing a legislative fix that would explicitly criminalize such behavior. We wholeheartedly support the change, and the D.C. Council should act promptly — on an emergency basis — to carry it out. We can fathom no legitimate basis for inaction or delay on this matter. Ward 5 Council member Kenyan McDuffie, chair of the Committee on the Judiciary, did raise one concern to The Post: Many juvenile offenders are among the individuals under GPS monitoring, and they are entitled to broader privacy protections. We would not want to see juveniles inappropriately affected by a legal change. But surely the council can make necessary improvements to the law now to cover adult offenders, and then cycle back to tackle the juvenile issue in the future when writing permanent legislation. The status quo is unacceptable, and the solution is clear. It’s time to act, as soon as possible.

Ward 3 deserves city senior wellness center VIEWPOINT

CAROLYN “CALLIE” COOK

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egarding The Current’s Aug. 17 editorial on senior services, I’m not clear why the paper suggests that Ward 3 must choose between having a D.C. Office on Aging-sponsored senior wellness center or multiple smaller, independent sites. The fact is, Ward 3 already has multiple smaller sites offering senior programs, such as the University of the District of Columbia’s BodyWise, Sibley Memorial Hospital’s senior association, the Wilson Aquatic Center, Iona Senior Services’ program at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, and the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Guy Mason and Chevy Chase community centers. Thank goodness for these caring providers who have so admirably stepped up to care for our seniors, since Ward 3 has the highest concentration of seniors compared with the rest of the city and still no senior wellness center. As someone who founded Club 60+ at the Chevy Chase Community Center in 2013 and whose mother is elderly, I continue to be alarmed at the lack of any comprehensive plan to address the unique needs of seniors in Ward 3 and in Ward 4 west of Rock Creek Park. Social isolation is an epidemic in our country facing seniors in retirement, and it doesn’t care what you look like or how much you have in the bank. Even with multiple service providers serving our area, one still finds that the class variety is limited, classes are not offered daily, classes do not cater to the range of physical abilities of seniors ages 55 to 95-plus, and in some cases popular classes are closed to newcomers — session after session. Contrast this to a D.C. Office on Aging Senior Wellness Center that operates full time Monday through Friday, with many locations offering Saturday hours, as well.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR City over-relies on standardized tests

In response to The Current’s Sept. 7 editorial “Administrative glitches,” I think it is essential to always point out that standardized test such as the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) test and D.C.’s previous standardized exams, such as DC-CAS, have no consequences to the student. Students are essentially taking the test as a favor to the school, so it is not surprising that students concerned about Advanced Placement or SAT scores give priority to tests that matter to their future. Tests like PARCC should therefore never be used to evaluate schools or teachers. How a “no-stakes” test for the student was ever considered valid for “high-stakes” evaluation of schools and especially teachers has never made sense, but D.C. teachers have lost their jobs as a result of the misuse of such test scores. Linking student test results to specific teachers is impossible without following individual

Last year, Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh generously allocated $100,000 to study the needs of seniors in Ward 3. Unfortunately, this sum was redirected to fund the D.C. Office on Aging’s citywide senior survey, distributed last month to identify service gaps across the District. Where does that leave Ward 3 now? According to the Office on Aging, there is no money in its budget until 2018, and even then there is no guarantee that it could fund a senior wellness center. It is up to us to make our priorities known. In July, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3/4G (Chevy Chase) passed a resolution unanimously seeking parity with six other wards through the creation of a senior wellness center for our community. We recognize that Ward 3 continues to lack the long-term planning, assessment, coordination, expertise and oversight housed in one centralized Office on Aging location, operating full time for the benefit of Ward 3 and western Ward 4 seniors (and their caregivers). Essentially, we’re asking for a budget line item for Ward 3 comparable to those previously allocated to six other wards for establishing their senior wellness centers. The good news for Ward 3 is that this is not an either-or situation: Smaller senior sites continue to operate in other wards in conjunction with a city-sponsored senior wellness center to ensure the needs of seniors are met. Indeed, no one location can possibly accommodate all seniors. Why can’t Ward 3 have the best of both worlds, too? The fact is that for years no one realized that Ward 3 and western Ward 4 were being deprived of the kind of full-time, publicly sponsored facility that six other wards had! Now that we’ve uncovered this fact, let’s join together and resolve this disparity as soon as possible. One day, we all may find ourselves grateful for the activities being offered at our own senior wellness center. Here’s to aging well and aging in place. Carolyn “Callie” Cook is a member of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3/4G (Chevy Chase).

student test scores from year to year, which has never been done. Comparing this year’s group of 10th-graders to a completely different group from the prior year is not statistically valid. The scheduling problems discussed in the editorial simply compound the inherent problems with the use of tests of no consequence to the test takers. Arthur Siebens Retired biology teacher at Wilson High School

Park Service isn’t adequately funded

The Aug. 31 editorial “Monumental failures” addresses the limited access to the Washington Monument after the 2011 earthquake and insufficient renovation made to the elevator. You’re right that the monument is not in good shape. Like many national park sites around the country, it has suffered from congressional budget cuts that have resulted in an almost $12 billion maintenance backlog across the system. This number

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grows every year, in part because Congress has not adequately funded the National Park Service’s construction account, which pays for critical repairs and restoration projects. This has led to unmaintained trails, crumbling roads and visitor centers in disrepair. Low budgets mean park staff must make tough choices about which projects to prioritize and which projects must wait. The elevator issues at the Washington Monument, along with the alarming deterioration of the Memorial Bridge, are two glaring D.C.-area examples. In addition to being the right thing to do for our national parks and all who visit them, investing in parks makes good financial sense. For every dollar Congress invests, $10 is returned to the American economy, because national park visitation generates roughly $32 billion to our U.S. economy annually. Hopefully visitors will again soon be able to experience the tallest monumental column in the world. And hopefully Congress will honor our national treasures by reallocating funds to properly maintain them. Laura Atchison American University Park

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GU plan grew from seeds planted long ago VIEWPOINT GRACE BATEMAN

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f you recently moved to Georgetown, the community’s support for Georgetown University’s 2017 campus plan might not surprise you. Since its founding in 1789, the school has had to deal with its neighbors, so you might expect a kind of dÊtente. But if you’re a longtime resident, you most likely know that community support for the campus plan is quite a surprise — the fruit of a relationship between the university and its neighbors that has grown over more than 25 years into a model for town-gown relations. Things were not always this way. The nadir came at an Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E meeting in 1988, when Georgetown resident Kate Harney played a raucous audiotape recorded inside her home on Prospect Street NW at 2 a.m. on a Saturday. The tape captured the roar as throngs of Georgetown students made their way from the M Street bars to off-campus housing in west Georgetown, where the party continued. Late-night noise from students on residential streets in Georgetown had been a long-standing problem that ANC 2E and other community groups were determined to address. The university’s 1990 planning process was the perfect vehicle for action. Up until that time, relations between the Georgetown University and the community had been largely adversarial. But in 1990, community leaders decided to take a different tack, prioritizing goals and using negotiation to achieve the most important ones. In 1990, these goals included requiring the school to extend its Code of Student Conduct to offcampus students, and to establish an adjudication system with meaningful consequences for students who violated the code. The university agreed to do this, establishing what is now the Office of Neighborhood Life and SNAP (Student Neighborhood Assistance Program), the 24/7 hotline that responds to residents who experience noise and other problems related to stu-

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ANC chair has hurt community interests

I was saddened to read about Tom Smith’s scorched-earth campaign to keep an opponent, Troy Kravitz, off the ballot [“Board rejects ballot challenge against candidate in ANC 3D,� Sept. 14]. But I was not surprised. The effort is part and parcel of a larger pattern of Mr. Smith’s exploitation and flouting of D.C. laws and his own advisory neighborhood commission’s bylaws for his own personal and political benefit. This pattern is manifested in many of Mr. Smith’s actions as chair of ANC 3D. Most notably, D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine has ruled that a special ANC 3D meeting called at the last minute to discuss historic designation of the Palisades Recreation Center was “illegally convened.�

dents living off-campus. As part of the 1990 campus plan process, the university also agreed to enhance student life facilities and programs to encourage undergraduates to spend more time on campus. The 1990 campus plan negotiations also were important because, for the first time, the university committed to “housing essentially all undergraduates on campus.� The 1990 plan set a goal of housing 85 percent of undergraduates on campus during the plan period. To accomplish this, the university built the Southwest Quadrangle, providing housing for 750 undergraduates who had been living in the neighboring communities. The 2010 campus plan process continued to emphasize the university’s commitment to house “essentially all� undergraduates on campus and to monitor off-campus student conduct, as well as other university impacts on the community. Since 2013, the school has provided on-campus housing for an additional 450 undergraduates in the newly completed Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Hall and at other campus locations. A major feature of the 2010 plan was establishing the Georgetown Community Partnership, a permanent process for university and community leaders to work together to address town-gown issues. The overwhelming support for the university’s 2017 campus plan reflects the success of the Georgetown Community Partnership process in addressing a broad range of issues over the past several years. The university’s 2017 campus plan builds on the 1990 housing commitment with a goal of housing 95 percent of undergraduates on campus. The “For Sale� signs on properties in west Georgetown and Burleith that routinely had been rented to students is testament to how the university’s campus plan housing policies since 1990 have benefited the community and have enhanced student life on campus. We have come a long way since Kate Harney played her Prospect Street tape at the ANC 2E meeting more than 25 years ago, and that is good for everyone. Grace Bateman served on Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E from 1989 until 1993.

At this unlawful meeting, ANC 3D voted 4-3 to support designation over the wishes of most of its constituents and, apparently, over a true majority of its commissioners. For example, the Palisades Citizens Association passed a resolution opposing designation. A poll of over 400 citizens opposed retaining the old rec center by some 87 percent. Given the “great weight� enjoyed by advisory neighborhood commissions, the decision played a role in city approval of historic designation of the rec center. Convening the meeting de facto meant that community participation was suppressed and key ANC members could not vote. And that was exactly the intent. As Mr. Kravitz notes in your piece, Mr. Smith “does not often represent the wishes of his constituents.� This decision is a major reason why the Palisades Recreation Center project continues to languish — architects are afraid to cross the Office of Historic Pres-

ervation, while also being afraid to present unwieldy designs to the community that will not garner large community support. And just like Troy Kravitz’s situation, Mr. Smith has appealed the attorney general’s decision, each time receiving the same response that the meeting was illegally convened. When the issue was first brought up, Mr. Smith labeled the challenge as “theatrics� in your paper. Once the attorney general weighed in, he told ANC 3D members that he would treat the attorney general’s opinion as only a “suggestion.� These two events are pieces to the same puzzle. In the case of the rec center, Mr. Smith’s unlawful games with D.C. law and ANC bylaws have had real, unfortunate effects on our community. Mr. Kravitz was fortunately not intimidated by similar tactics, and is on the ballot. He has won my support, and he deserves yours as well. William Spence Spencer Commissioner, ANC 3D01

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Current publishes letters and Viewpoint submissions representing various points of view. Because of space limitations, letters should be no more than 400 words and are subject to editing. Letters and Viewpoint submissions intended for publication may be sent to letters@currentnewspapers.com. The mailing address is Letters to the Editor, The Current, Post Office Box 40400, Washington, D.C. 20016-0400.

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Burglary â– 2500-2599 block, Queen Annes Lane; 1:12 p.m. Sept. 13. â– 1400-1499 block, M St.; 3:44 p.m. Sept. 13. â– 2400-2499 block, M St.; 12:28 a.m. Sept. 15. â– 1400-1499 block, I St.; 5:15 a.m. Sept. 16. â– 800-899 block, 21st St.; 5 a.m. Sept. 17. Motor vehicle theft â– 1000-1099 block, Vermont Ave.; 11:08 a.m. Sept. 13. â– 1800-1899 block, K St.; 3:37 a.m. Sept. 16. Theft â– 1100-1199 block, Vermont Ave.; 3:07 a.m. Sept. 12. â– 1100-1199 block, Vermont Ave.; 1:12 p.m. Sept. 12. â– 1100-1199 block, Vermont Ave.; 1:28 p.m. Sept. 12. â– 1100-1199 block, Vermont Ave.; 4:10 p.m. Sept. 12. â– 1130-1199 block, Connecticut Ave.; 10:53 a.m. Sept. 13. â– 800-899 block, 17th St.; 1:26 p.m. Sept. 13. â– 2100-2199 block, F St.; 1:38 p.m. Sept. 13.

â– 1100-1199 block, Vermont Ave.; 4:41 a.m. Sept. 14. â– 2100-2199 block, I St.; 5:26 p.m. Sept. 14. â– 1400-1499 block, I St.; 7:12 p.m. Sept. 14. â– 700-799 block, 23rd St.; 12:45 a.m. Sept. 15. â– 700-753 block, 18th St.; 11:19 a.m. Sept. 15. â– 2300-2399 block, M St.; 1:23 p.m. Sept. 15. â– 1800-1899 block, I St.; 3:34 p.m. Sept. 15. â– 2000-2099 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 5:31 p.m. Sept. 15. â– 900-999 block, 17th St.; 5:50 p.m. Sept. 15. â– 2400-2499 block, N St.; 4:34 p.m. Sept. 16. â– 1600-1699 block, K St.; 7:07 p.m. Sept. 16. â– 1800-1899 block, M St.; 7:43 p.m. Sept. 16. â– 1100-1199 block, 25th St.; 12:01 p.m. Sept. 17. Theft from auto â– 2300-2399 block, N St.; 10:27 p.m. Sept. 12. â– 1700-1799 block, D St.; 4:10 p.m. Sept. 16. â– 2000-2099 block, F St.; 5:20 p.m. Sept. 18.

PSA 208

â– SHERIDAN-KALORAMA PSA 208

DUPONT CIRCLE

Burglary â– 1222-1299 block, 17th St.;

9:19 a.m. Sept. 15. â– 1623-1699 block, 19th St.; 1:27 a.m. Sept. 16. â– 2100-2118 block, R St.; 4:29 a.m. Sept. 16. â– 1800-1899 block, S St.; 2:58 a.m. Sept. 18. â– 1500-1549 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 4:49 a.m. Sept. 18. Theft â– 1800-1899 block, Riggs Place; 8:32 a.m. Sept. 12. â– 1301-1319 block, 21st St.; 3:37 p.m. Sept. 13. â– 1800-1899 block, Riggs Place; 4:19 p.m. Sept. 13. â– 1-7 block, Dupont Circle; 2:34 a.m. Sept. 14. â– 1800-1805 block, Connecticut Ave.; 6:57 a.m. Sept. 14. â– 1-7 block, Dupont Circle; 7:53 a.m. Sept. 14. â– 2110-2199 block, M St.; 11:29 p.m. Sept. 14. â– 1800-1899 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 3:47 p.m. Sept. 15. â– 1320-1399 block, 22nd St.; 6:32 p.m. Sept. 15. â– 2301-2549 block, Belmont Road; 11:04 a.m. Sept. 16. â– 1623-1699 block, 19th St.; 12:42 p.m. Sept. 16. â– 1400-1499 block, P St.; 8:47 p.m. Sept. 16. â– 1800-1826 block, 24th St.; 11:16 a.m. Sept. 17. â– 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 1:24 p.m. Sept. 18.

Theft from auto â– 1500-1599 block, M St.; 7:35 a.m. Sept. 12. â– 1810-1899 block, Q St.; 8:18 a.m. Sept. 12. â– 1400-1499 block, 16th St.; 1:39 p.m. Sept. 12. â– 1600-1622 block, 19th St.; 2:03 p.m. Sept. 12. â– 1600-1699 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 1:48 p.m. Sept. 15. â– 1200-1399 block, 16th St.; 1:15 p.m. Sept. 16. â– 1800-1899 block, Riggs Place; 5:51 p.m. Sept. 16. â– 1400-1499 block, Church St.; 6:31 p.m. Sept. 16. â– 1500-1599 block, 22nd St.; 8:11 p.m. Sept. 16. â– 1400-1499 block, 22nd St.; 7:17 a.m. Sept. 17. â– 1700-1799 block, N St.; 11:05 a.m. Sept. 18.

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PSA 301 â– DUPONT CIRCLE Burglary â– 1500-1599 block, Q St.; 3:23 p.m. Sept. 15. Theft â– 1600-1699 block, U St.; 6:56 p.m. Sept. 13. â– 1619-1699 block, 17th St.; 10:15 p.m. Sept. 13. â– 1600-1699 block, U St.; 6:35 p.m. Sept. 18. Theft from auto â– 1700-1749 block, R St.; 10:23

a.m. Sept. 12. â– 1400-1499 block, W St.; 7:45 p.m. Sept. 17. â– 1600-1699 block, R St.; 8:01 p.m. Sept. 17.

PSA PSA 303 303

â– ADAMS MORGAN

Robbery â– 1700-1719 block, Kalorama Road; 2:48 a.m. Sept. 17 (with knife). Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 2500-2599 block, Ontario Road; 6:17 p.m. Sept. 14 (with gun). â– 2300-2399 block, 18th St.; 1:46 a.m. Sept. 17. Burglary â– 1800-1899 block, California St.; 10:44 p.m. Sept. 14. Theft â– 1800-1899 block, California St.; 1:52 p.m. Sept. 13. â– 1737-1776 block, Columbia Road; 12:57 p.m. Sept. 15. â– 1811-1899 block, Connecticut Ave.; 2:03 p.m. Sept. 15. â– 1900-1999 block, Connecticut Ave.; 5:41 p.m. Sept. 15. â– 2300 2399 block, 17th St.; 12:53 a.m. Sept. 16. â– 1800-1899 block, Ontario Place; 11:12 a.m. Sept. 16. â– 2500-2589 block, 17th St.; 8:42 p.m. Sept. 16. â– 2300-2399 block, 18th St.;

4:58 a.m. Sept. 18. Theft from auto â– 1901-1999 block, Wyoming Ave.; 5:58 p.m. Sept. 12. â– 2000-2099 block, Kalorama Road; 1:22 p.m. Sept. 17. â– 1800 1899 block, Adams Mill Road; 5:09 a.m. Sept. 18.

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Sexual abuse â– 1200-1299 block, M St.; 8:24 p.m. Sept. 16. Theft â– 1300-1399 block, 9th St.; 12:04 p.m. Sept. 16. â– 1300-1399 block, 14th St.; 5:21 p.m. Sept. 16. Theft from auto â– 1700-1709 block, 9th St.; 1:52 p.m. Sept. 15. â– 1200-1299 block, 9th St.; 7:43 a.m. Sept. 16. â– 1303-1399 block, P St.; 3:12 p.m. Sept. 16. â– 900-937 block, Rhode Island Ave.; 7:14 p.m. Sept. 16. â– 1700-1720 block, 14th St.; 8:33 p.m. Sept. 16. â– 1300-1499 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 3:53 a.m. Sept. 17. â– 1200-1299 block, L St.; 3:53 p.m. Sept. 17. â– 1300-1499 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 9:49 a.m. Sept. 18.

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THE MIRIAM’S KITCHEN STREET OUTREACH TEAM: CONNECTING WITH OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED

CLEAN COMMUNITY: TRASH & RECYCLING

How do you find someone or out on the streets. We can who doesn’t have an address? now better serve some of the You go look for them. hardest to reach individuals And with the Miriam’s experiencing homelessness in Kitchen new Street Outreach DC. Program, that’s exactly what The team helps clients we do. improve their health From meals to housing, (connecting them to Miriam’s Kitchen Street Miriam’s Kitchen provides mental and physical health Outreach Team quality supportive services services), increase their for people experiencing homelessness income (applying for social security benefits – breakfast, dinner, case management, and employment if possible), and ultimately, art therapy, connections to other service obtain permanent housing. The Outreach providers and support for clients in our Team began in March of this year, and already permanent supportive housing program. At they have helped four clients to get housing. the same time, Miriam’s Kitchen works to If you see an individual in the Georgetown, build system-wide solutions that will end Foggy Bottom, State Department or National long-term homelessness in Washington, DC. Mall areas who needs help, please email a Our Street Outreach Program takes the detailed description of the individual and services we provide in the Miriam’s Kitchen their location to Outreach Director Emily dining room to clients—wherever they may Buzzell at ebuzzell@miriamskitchen.org. be… under bridges, in museums, in parks,

Trash and recycling must be separated. DPW will not collect trash mixed with recycling. Proper disposal of trash and recycling is key to a clean, safe, and pleasant neighborhood. Thanks for your help! TRASH The District collects trash from houses and small multifamily buildings (four or fewer units) twice a week, usually on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Trash must be bagged and placed in sturdy cans, with securely closed lids, at the curb between 6:30 pm the night before collection, and 6:00 am that morning. Do not leave trash bags on the ground at any time. RECYCLING DC offers “single stream” recycling, which means that all recyclable items can be placed in one can. DC collects and recycles most paper, plastic, cans, and glass. DC does not recycle Styrofoam, “clamshell” packaging used for food, metallic papers, peanuts (foam packaging), or pizza boxes. Recycling is collected in Foggy Bottom on Friday mornings. Place your recyclables in the proper (blue) container and bring it to the curb between 6:30 pm the night before collection, and 6:00 am that morning. Boxes must be broken down. THE “SLIDE” When a District holiday occurs, all trash and recycling collection “slides” one day for the rest of that week. In Foggy Bottom, that means trash collection will “slide” to Wednesday and Saturday, and recycling collection will “slide” to Saturday. BULK TRASH Please do not put large items out with your regular trash. And please do not simply dump them somewhere. To schedule a bulk trash pickup, call 311 (from a phone with a 202 area code) or visit 311.dc.gov and follow the instructions. Visit http://dpw.dc.gov/service/bulk-trash-collection for more information. HAZARDOUS WASTE Please do not place hazardous waste, including computers, at the curb. You will need to take hazardous waste to the Fort Totten Transfer Station on Saturday between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, except holidays. The Fort Totten Transfer Station is located at 4900 John F. McCormack Drive, NE.

TURF AND TERRAIN ENTERS FINAL MONTH SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 4:30-7:30 PM 915 26th St NW Meet at 842 New Hampshire Ave NW (yellow house at corner of New Hampshire & I St) Turf and Terrain Closing Day: Fog, a Performance by Eames Armstrong Join us for the closing day of Turf and Terrain, the 2016 Arts in Foggy Bottom Outdoor Sculpture Biennial. Artist Eames Armstrong will give their last rendition of

her Turf and Terrain work, Fog, which will take place along the exhibition’s path. Using the neighborhood’s sidewalks as her canvas, the artist will write a collection of texts—her own and those by historic authors—on the brick paths using water and a paintbrush. By writing in water, Armstrong inscribes a text that will quickly fade, offering a meditation on the often-futile process of capturing memory, history, and legacy.

SAVE THE DATE: SWW-FRANCIS STEVENS FUNDRAISING AUCTION SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 5:00-8:00 PM Hosted by Squire Patton Boggs LLP, 2550 M St NW Mark your calendar to attend the 3rd Annual Auction to raise funds for School Without Walls at Francis-Stevens Home & School Association. SWWFS is a DC Public School in Foggy Bottom/West End serving over 450 students from Pre-K through Grade 8. Admission is free.

A SAD NOTE We have learned that longtime Foggy Bottom resident Steve Timlin passed away on August 29. Steve owned the big yellow house at the corner of

New Hampshire Ave and I Street. A Navy veteran, he worked in the lumber industry and then as a paralegal. Steve was a font of information on local

history, and delighted in sharing his knowledge with others. He is survived by his wife, Esther Stiles Timlin. He will be missed.

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Spotlight on Schools Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation’s Capital

On Friday, sixth-graders were visited by Leora Klapper, an economist at the World Bank and a parent at our school. Ms. Klapper spoke to our class about how to set a budget and manage

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money so that we can play a role in financing our class trip to New York City this spring. Ms. Klapper began her talk on financial literacy by reflecting upon her first summer in Washington, where she had an internship that paid her $2,000 — she thought she was rich! However, when she figured out her monthly expenses, such as housing, food and transportation, she realized that she had very little left over. We discussed money management and the importance of making informed choices about spending. We also talked about the importance of savings and learned that compound interest can add up over time and help you pay for big expenses, such as college. At the end of the lesson, our class broke into groups to determine expenses for our New York trip and possible sources of income, such as a car wash, bake sale or various “a-thons.” We

came away from the talk with a better understanding of how to manage money and a determination to help finance our own trip. — Lael Sacho-Tanzer, sixth-grader

Lafayette Elementary School

Lafayette’s massive renovation gave the school a huge new library. It features giant windows, many new places to read and thousands of books. Ms. Leese, the librarian of this glamorous library, says that she enjoys the light coming from the windows and the fancy new furniture. The hard part of being a librarian is setting up the room. “Fun is definitely having kids in here,” said Ms. Leese, who wants everyone to know that they are welcome to the library. Ms. Leese started her career as a librarian at her community public library. She likes to read fantasy books the most, so “Harry Potter” is a favorite for her. Her favorite author is Diana Wynne Jones, who wrote “Howl’s Moving Castle.” “I love how the library has all that space and all those books,” said Hannah Lahey, a fifth-grader. “I also like the comfy chairs and faster checkout system.” Lafayette’s library now holds 11,760 books, a smartboard, many nice seating areas and an

Milken program chooses four locals

Four D.C. high school seniors were among the 2016 Milken Scholars announced in June. Along with a $10,000 cash prize, each recipient will receive a lifetime of mentoring and resources, including regular communication with Milken staff throughout college and a three-day summit in Los Angeles every summer. Established in 1989 by Lori and Michael Milken, the program selects scholars based on academic performance, community service, leadership and perseverance. This year’s D.C. recipients are Xiu Chen, Daniel Nguyen, Philip O’Sullivan and Najya Williams. Chen, the salutatorian at School Without Walls High School, has studied worms in relation to human health, and volunteers at a Chinese community center teaching English and tutoring Mandarin. She plans to study biology and computer amazing librarian. This new library will make it easy and fun for Lafayette students to have a wonderful year. — Molly Reeder, fifth-grader

Our Lady of Victory School

During the second week of school, we had our annual Spirit Group co-chair elections. The Spirit co-chairs are a group of two boys and two girls from eighth grade who come up with fun school activities, like bake sales and free dress days. This year, I was able to run. The first thing we got to do is put up post-

ers. On my poster, I had a suggestion box for other students. We presented our speeches to the whole school during morning assembly. In their speeches, the boys and girls running presented their ideas and reasons why people should vote for them. This election was an opportunity for the first- through eighth-graders to vote for the people they wanted to represent the student body of the school. Everyone was able to participate and join in on the fun. My favorite part was listening to the other candidates talk about their plans for the school.

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science at Yale University. Nguyen was president of the student government association, co-captain of the robotics club, a varsity athlete and salutatorian at Capital City Charter High School. He plans to study mechanical engineering and computer science at George Washington University. O’Sullivan, a recent School Without Walls alumnus, shares his love of history as a museum assistant at the Mary McLeod Bethune historic site in Logan Circle. He also officiates youth soccer games and rows crew. He plans to study history at the University of Chicago and become a lawyer. Williams, the valedictorian at School Without Walls, has served on the D.C. Youth Advisory Council and volunteered with the STRIVE Next STEP program, which works with inner-city youth living with sickle cell disease. She plans to study public health at Harvard University.

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The election was friendly, and while one person was giving their speech, the other candidates cheered him or her on. Any one of the nine candidates running would have done a great job. I am so lucky I got to participate. — Eleanor B., eighth-grader

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This summer, I had my first flying lesson. I flew a plane for my fifth birthday. I saw everything below, including water. — Mason Hendricks, kindergartner

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Jumbotrons, or by live streaming on the museum’s website, nmaahc. si.edu. The Cleveland Park and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial libraries will host watch events. The idea for the museum traces back to the 1915 Committee of Colored Citizens, formed to ensure proper treatment of African-American veterans attending a commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Civil War in Washington. But the formal concept only began to take shape after President George W. Bush signed legislation creating the museum in 2003. Two years later, Lonnie G. Bunch III, then director of the Chicago Historical Society, was appointed founding director of the museum, which still had no building, artifacts or even a site. Bunch got busy, and the museum soon had its first artifact, acquired when Juan García Salazar brought his grandmother’s carved wooden boat seat from Ecuador into the new director’s office in 2005. Displayed in the “Cultural Expressions” exhibit on the fourth floor, the seat features a

spiderweb design (perhaps a magical evocation of a fishing net) and pays tribute to the shared heritage of African-descended people. Groundbreaking for the building took place in 2012, and the structure’s characteristic exterior of grillwork — evoking ornate 19th-century ironwork created by enslaved craftsmen in New Orleans — was completed by the fall of 2015. About half of the 400,000-square-foot edifice exists underground. A tour of the museum really should begin at the bottom, three floors below ground, in what are known as the David M. Rubenstein History Galleries. At the lowest level is an exhibit titled “Slavery and Freedom,” considered the museum’s centerpiece. It traces the rise and fall of the transatlantic slave trade, from the first Portuguese shipments in 1441 through the last of that country in 1836. (Portugal shipped more slaves than any other country, 5.8 million, and its trade continued the longest.) The exhibit concludes with the demise of slavery after the Civil War, and features See Museum/Page 13

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At the commission’s Sept. 7 meeting: ■ commissioners voted 8-0 to support an Alcoholic Beverage Control Board application for Lapis Bistro, 1847 Columbia Road NW, to extend hours of outdoor operations and allow unamplified live music indoors. ■ commissioners voted 8-0 to approve a $1,000 grant for Young Playwrights’ Theater. ■ commissioners voted 8-0 to approve a $1,000 grant for Jubilee Jumpstart, an early child education program. ■ commissioners voted 8-0 to approve a $1,000 grant for Adams Morgan Day organizers, to cover the rental of two portable restrooms for the Sept. 11 event. ■ commissioners voted 8-0 to approve a $788 grant for the Adams Morgan Basketball Association, which put on a tournament on Sept. 11. ■ commissioners voted 5-2 to support the Universal Paid Leave Act, a bill before the D.C. Council that would give 12 weeks of paid leave for employees in the District. The council is expected to discuss and tweak details of the bill, backed by progressive groups and largely opposed by top business advocates, when the legislative body convenes for the fall. ■ commissioners voted 7-0 to pass a resolution calling on the city to conduct a traffic study for the 1800 blocks of Belmont and Kalorama roads NW. Their resolution suggests the streets become oneway, arguing both are “heavily travelled commercial streets” despite being narrow and having parking on both sides. ■ commissioners voted 7-0 to ask the city to provide an update to the public and ANC 1C on the renovation plans at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. ■ commissioners voted 7-0 to oppose a proposal before the Zoning Commission that would change minimum lot requirements for developers filing planned unit development, or PUD, applications. PUDs are generally filed for residential projects larger than an acre, or commercial projects larger than 15,000 square feet, that ask for exemptions to build denser projects in exchange for public community benefits. The proposed change to PUDs would allow the Zoning Commission to waive 100 percent of the minimum lot requirement, which commission-

ers fear could mean PUD applications being filed for row housesized lots — bringing potentially tall projects into low-slung neighborhoods. The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Mary’s Center, 2355 Ontario Road NW. Agenda items include: ■ update on the 16th Street Transit Study and implementation plans. ■ possible consideration of a settlement agreement with Ababa Ethiopian Restaurant regarding terms of its Alcoholic Beverage Control license. ■ possible consideration of a revised settlement agreement with Local 16 regarding terms of its Alcoholic Beverage Control license. ■ consideration of a new settlement agreement with El Nuevo Migueleno regarding terms of its restaurant-class Alcoholic Beverage Control license. ■ consideration of a proposed amendment to the commission’s settlement with Songbyrd regarding terms of its tavern-class Alcoholic Beverage Control license. For details, call 202-332-2630 or visit anc1c.org. ANC 2A ANCBottom 2A Foggy

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The commission will meet at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, in Room 108, Funger Hall, George Washington University, 2201 G St. NW. Agenda items include: ■ police report, including a presentation on the Metropolitan Police Department’s plans for police service areas and sectors. ■ reports from the offices of Mayor Muriel Bowser and Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans. ■ public comments, including announcement of the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s Spread Love DC campaign. ■ update regarding the status of summer renovations at the School Without Walls at Francis-Stevens. ■ presentation by at-large D.C. Council member Elissa Silverman. ■ presentation by Akridge and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development regarding the status of the Stevens School and 2100 L St. NW project. ■ presentation regarding a Board of Zoning Adjustment application for a special exception at 2405 I St. NW to change the existing nonconforming use of an office to a residential use. ■ consideration of a Historic Preservation Review Board application at 949 25th St. NW for exterior improvements to the rear of the property. ■ consideration of a resolution regarding the modified public space application by the Washington Marriott Georgetown, 1221 22nd St. NW, to perform exterior renovations.

■ consideration of a public space application by the Embassy Suites at 1250 22nd St. NW to install a free-standing sign. ■ consideration of a request to the D.C. Department of Transportation for a safety assessment of the crosswalks at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and 24th Street NW. ■ consideration of a modification to a previous ANC 2A resolution regarding traffic conditions on 24th Street NW to specify a need for a 24-hour “No Parking” rule during construction. ■ approval for ANC 2A testimony for an upcoming committee hearing on D.C. Council Bill B210697, the Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Omnibus Amendment Act of 2016. ■ action on consent-calendar items: a certificate of need application to add 38 patient beds at George Washington University Hospital; a historic landmark application for properties at the Old Naval Observatory at 2300 E St. NW and 2301 Constitution Ave. NW; and a public space application to install a sign at 2300 N St. NW. ■ consideration of administrative matters, including authorization of expenditures to retain legal counsel regarding the Board of Zoning Adjustment order regarding an exterior sign at the Hilton Garden Inn. For details, visit anc2a.org. ANC 2B ANCCircle 2B Dupont

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Leading a race with a cause Chevy Chase family helps boost Children’s fundraiser By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

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ampbell and Grace Smith welcomed their first child, Hugh, into the world six years ago. The pregnancy and the birth both went smoothly. Then they decided to have another baby, and once again, everything went smoothly. But shortly after the October 2012 birth, right there in the delivery room, the doctor revealed something unnerving. The Smiths’ second son, Campbell Jr., was born with transposition of the arteries, a congenital heart defect that swaps the normal position of the pulmonary and aortic arteries. Without open-heart surgery, doctors told his parents, there could be lasting repercussions and Campbell could have died. “It took us by such surprise that there was anything wrong,” Grace Smith said. A week later, on Halloween afternoon, the Smiths found themselves at Children’s National Medical Center at 111 Michigan Ave. NW, near Howard University. They had never been there before, and they had never given much thought to the possibility of their infant child needing major surgery a week into his life. In the days leading up to the surgery, the Smiths say they weren’t nervous. But anxiety set in as the surgery neared. The four-hour procedure, while uncommon for most babies, is relatively straightforward for the doctors at Children’s National, who handle cases like Campbell’s particular condition all the time. And when the doctors, led by Forest Hills resident Dr. Richard Jonas, emerged from the operating room four hours after Campbell went in, the news was resoundingly positive. The operation on Campbell’s heart, the size of a walnut at birth, went exactly

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The Race for Every Child began in 2013 as an effort to unite families served by Children’s National Medical Center. It’s grown into a major fundraiser. Participants in this year’s Oct. 1 race will start and end at Freedom Plaza downtown. as predicted. A hospital representative delivered the good news with an added bit of levity: She was wearing a Marge Simpson wig for Halloween, with many of the other hospital staff in full costume as well. “I assume if the surgery had not gone well or if something had gone wrong, he would not have come out wearing a 2-foottall Marge Simpson wig,” Grace Smith said with a laugh. Silliness aside, Grace and Campbell Smith felt grateful for the hospital’s staff, and that their son’s procedure went off without a hitch. They wanted to find a way to give back, and earlier this year, they got their biggest opportunity yet when Children’s National offered them a volunteer position as co-chairs of the annual Race for Every Child, one of their favorite events. Aside from a scar on his chest, Campbell Smith Jr. at nearly 4 years old is a typical kid. On a recent Friday afternoon in the family’s Chevy Chase home, Campbell Jr. bounced around the living room, whooping with delight at the conversation unfolding in front of him. At one point, he asked his mother for her smartphone and

The Current’s Pet of the Week From the Washington Humane Society and Washington Animal Rescue League Meet Honey, a dog who’s as sweet as her name. This 4-yearold Labrador/beagle mix was picked up as a stray and is now in the care of the Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League while she waits for a forever home — one that doesn’t equate food with love. Honey obviously ate far more than she should have before she arrived at WHS-WARL, but she’s now on a controlled diet and has already dropped nine pounds! This mellow girl is looking for a human companion who will continue to help her on her weight-loss journey. She enjoys going for leisurely walks, and although highly active dogs would likely be too much for her, she might enjoy an easygoing canine training partner. If you’re looking for a gentle, loving young adult dog to share your life, stop by our adoption center at 71 Oglethorpe St. NW and meet Honey.

began puttering away on it, briefly silenced. Soon enough, he wanted to share with his parents what he’d just learned. Campbell’s health wasn’t a foregone conclusion. He still sees a cardiologist once a year, though there’s no imminent threat of complications from the surgery. The Smiths spent Campbell’s first year contemplating ways to give back to the hospital that helped make it happen. They joined the hospital’s foundation board, where they helped contribute to fundraising events and engaged in outreach and dialogue with the hospital’s community. One of the events they attended proved particularly enticing: the Race for Every Child, which brings together families touched by Children’s National for a 5K walk/run and a 100-yard kids’ dash downtown each October. The couple found much to enjoy the first time they attended two years ago. “It’s a very accessible event,” Campbell Smith said. “It’s not intimidating or super competitive.” Hugh, in particular, took to the kids’ dash with relish, his parents said. The race began in 2013 as an initial attempt to focus a community event on the families served by the hospital, according

to Ashley Husich, the hospital’s associate director of special events. More than 4,000 people registered in the first year, generating more than $700,000 in donations. The event has grown each year. “It’s really welcoming to everyone in the community,” Husich said. The event offers challenges and opportunities for people of all skill levels, with prizes for the top finishers geared toward competition runners, and a relaxed and supportive atmosphere for more casual participants, according to Husich. Serious tear-jerking moments are rarely hard to find, as during last year’s race when a patient with cerebral palsy walked farther than she ever had before. The Smiths appreciated that the event provides lots of entertainment and opportunities specifically geared toward children. And they enjoyed meeting other families with similar stories. When the opportunity came in February for the family to co-chair this year’s race — which will take place on Saturday, Oct. 1 — the Smiths contemplated the time commitment briefly before plunging in with enthusiasm. The first race in 2013 had no such chair See Race/Page 43

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such artifacts as a bill of sale for a 16-year-old slave girl named Polly from 1835 and a pair of shackles used to transport slaves. Follow ramps up to the next floor to find the exhibit “Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: Era of Segregation, 1876-1968” and finally “A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond,” which carries the African-American story through Obama’s second election. Above ground, on the concourse level, is an exhibit that follows the evolution of the museum. The remainder of the museum’s 12 exhibits are found on the third and fourth floors. As you ascend the escalator from the concourse, the openness of the building’s design becomes apparent. The third floor’s Community

Galleries include two exhibits highlighting issues such as the importance of place to AfricanAmericans, and the possibilities they created in a society that denied them opportunities. The other two exhibits here are devoted to sports and military history. Upon entering the Culture Galleries, which take up the fourth floor, one of the first objects you’ll see is a wooden equestrian figure carved by Nigerian sculptor Olowe of Ise. The figure wears a threetiered headdress that gave the museum’s lead designer, David Adjaye, his inspiration for the building’s above-ground shape. It is a highlight of the “Cultural Expressions” exhibit. Other exhibits on this level include the noisy “Musical Crossroads,” which explores African-Americans’ contributions to music, and the con-

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.C.’s inventory remains tight as summer ends — though according to area Realtors, the cooler months promise a modest uptick in transactions even as home prices and demand from buyers continue to rise. The District saw 761 new listings last month, a marginal 1.7

percent increase over August 2015, according to the Local Market Insight report released last week by RealEstate Business Intelligence. The number of active listings in the city decreased slightly year-over-year, from 1,197 in 2015 to 1,128 last month. It’s a dramatic drop, however, compared to August 2011, when 2,055 listings were active. Meanwhile, the average number

of days on the market saw a small year-over-year increase, from 33 days to 38; five years ago, the average duration was nearly double that. Realtors say the current market’s vital signs should remain fairly consistent as the year wears on. “For sellers, quite often, there’s the expectation that the market really takes off after Labor Day. It doesn’t, because the

buyers are sort of feeling their way through a new season,” said Fred Kendrick of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. “It takes awhile.” Meanwhile, home prices in the District are continuing their steady climb. The median sold price last month was up a little more than 10 percent, from $520,000 in 2015 to $575,250 in 2016. Both of those numbers represent a substantial increase from

Tranquil Kalorama set to hone presidential pedigree

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ext January, Sheridan-Kalorama will welcome a new neighbor with the highest possible public profile. Numerous media outlets reported earlier that this year that President Barack Obama and his family are planning to stay in D.C. and move to the neighborhood while his younger daughter Sasha finishes out high school at Sidwell Friends. The house at 2446 Belmont Road NW that the family will rent looks appealing from the outside, and a quick scan of interior photos suggests even grander things beyond the front door: spacious rooms, lavish furnishings, nine beds, fiveand-a-half baths. The $7 million property assessment reflects the luxuries that await. But observers unfamiliar with Sheridan-Kalorama — sometimes called Kalorama Heights or just Kalorama — would be remiss in thinking that the Obamas’ presence will bring unprecedented prestige to Mark Lieberman/The Current the neighborhood. The small The call-box painting depicts community, nestled between past presidential residents. Connecticut and Massachusetts avenues NW just north of Dupont Circle, boasts a storied tradition of notable residents — and even a presidential pedigree. The neighborhood was first identified as a historic district in 1964, with formal designation in 1989 for an area with about 610 contributing buildings constructed from 1890 to 1945. A recent walking tour revealed just a fraction of Kalorama’s history, and

five years ago, when the median sold price was just below $400,000. The average sold price rose slightly more substantially than the median price this year, from $625,826 to $696,722. With such figures, “we expect it to be a very strong fall market, meaning a seller’s market,” said Joseph Himali, an associate broker with TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. “Inventory is See Market/Page RE12

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Woodrow Wilson lived at 2340 S St. NW until his death in 1924. It is now a museum dedicated to the former president.

residents say they’re not surprised in the slightest the Obamas would be drawn to their little enclave. The name Kalorama comes from a Greek word meaning “beautiful view,” and indeed, the walking tour took place on a radiant if humid Saturday morning, with the neighborhood’s refined tranquility on full display. The occasional car or pedestrian did little to disrupt an overriding sense of peace. The tour itself, led by Washington Walks founder Carolyn Crouch, showcased both architectural diversity and a unified sense of political import. It didn’t take long for houses once occupied by notable figures to pop up. Franklin Delano Roosevelt spent his tenure as assistant secretary of the Navy living at 2131 R St. NW, more than a decade before he took the nation’s highest office. Now the ambassador of Mali calls the 12-bedroom dwelling home. The neighborhood’s roster of notable dignitaries is intimidating. Herbert Hoover spent time at 2300 S St. NW while he was serving as secretary of commerce for Warren Harding, who had lived there a few blocks away while he was a senator representing Ohio in the late 1910s; William Howard Taft lived in what is now the Syrian See Kalorama/Page RE9

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here are gems that sparkle and those that draw you in with a more subtle glow. The property at 2735 Cathedral Ave. NW does a little bit of both. Constructed by Zuckerman Builders in 2005, the home has a quietly elegant brick façade open-

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ing up to a jewel-box of an interior set off by high ceilings, custom moldings and millwork, hardwood floors, oversized windows, and dramatic but inviting spaces for living, entertaining, working or just dreaming. This 7,440-square-foot multilevel home with six bedrooms, seven full and three half-baths, a roof garden, a rear patio and a two-car garage is on the market for $3.9 million. Once you enter, the grand entry foyer on the main level leads to a spacious living room that’s linked to a formal dining room by a twosided gas fireplace with stone mantle/ surround and raised hearth. Next to the dining area is an open cook’s kitchen featuring Wood Mode cabinetry with undermount lighting; granite counters and island; a deep stainless sink with disposal; and extensive counter and storage space. Professional

chef-grade stainless appliances include a Thermador selfcleaning convection wall oven, six-burner gas range and selfcleaning oven; Broan hood vent; side-byside Sub-Zero refrigerator with icemaker; and Miele dishwasher. Adjoining the breakfast area is a bright family room with a coffered ceiling and gas fireplace with stone surround flanked by floor-to-ceiling, custom-built bookcases and cabinetry. An entire wall of windows includes an entrance onto a private rear patio and garden. Also on this level is a powder room and walk-in hall closet. Take the stairs (or elevator, which provides access to all five floors) to the second level to find three large bedrooms, each with huge walk-in and linen closets and white ensuite bathrooms with marble countertops and floors and porcelain sinks. Off the hallway is a full laundry room with GE Profile top-load washer and dryer, utility sink and walk-in storage closet, plus a second large storage closet and full bath. The third floor is a masterpiece of a master suite (or two

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This contemporary six-bedroom home at 2735 Cathedral Ave. NW in Woodley Park is priced at $3.9 million. suites, if you prefer). The rear bedroom features two walk-in closets, an exercise room (large enough to accommodate a gymsized treadmill), a neutral en-suite bathroom with separate shower, a freestanding Jacuzzi tub, a single porcelain sink with stone counter, a separate water closet and an adjoining dressing room. The front bedroom is a mirror image of the rear but with the added attraction of a private covered balcony and dark wood bathroom cabinetry. The fourth floor is ideal for summertime entertaining. You enter via a skylit hallway that opens onto a rooftop garden with two pergolas; several landscaped planting beds with irrigation, lighting and water; seating areas and a storage shed. Back inside, there’s a powder room and fullservice kitchen with stainless sink and premium GE appliances (five-burner gas range/self-cleaning oven, microwave, dishwasher,

side open fridge with icemaker and top freezer). But wait — there’s more! On the lowest level is a fully finished in-law or au pair suite currently used as an office. You can enter it from the main stairway or elevator or the rear entrance to the house. The family room (now the waiting room) has a gas fireplace with stone surround and neutral stone floor. There is also a large table-space kitchen with maple wood cabinetry, Formica counters and white GE appliances, including a side open refrigerator with top freezer and icemaker, built-in Spacemaker microwave, fourburner gas range/oven and dishwasher. Off the hallway is a white ceramic full bath, powder room, utility room, several closets, and a space that could be a bedroom or playroom. An added bonus

here: None of the existing walls are load-bearing, allowing you the flexibility of reconfiguring the space in the future. Nestled among mature trees on a beautifully landscaped lot, the home is just steps away from the National Zoo and the shops and restaurants of Connecticut Avenue NW. It’s also an easy walk to the Woodley Park Metro station and beyond into SheridanKalorama and Dupont Circle. The semi-detached six-bedroom, seven-bath contemporary home at 2735 Cathedral Ave. NW is listed for $3.9 million with TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. For more information, contact Michael Rankin at 202-271-3344 or michael.rankin@sir.com, or Stephanie Okonek at 301-5808661 or stephanieokonek@ starpower.net.

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The Current â– Fall Real Estate Guide 2016

‘Lady Bird’ faces continued concerns Big building eyed for quiet corridor By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

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group of neighbors east of the former Spring Valley Superfresh property have already sounded off with their objections to plans for a large mixed-use complex there. But last month, a fresh set of concerns emerged from residents to the west. Neighbors there are taking issue with the project’s architectural compatibility with Massachusetts Avenue’s historically protected shopping district, along with the infusion of greater density into a quiet corner of Washington. For this project, called The Lady Bird, Valor Development is proposing to construct two new buildings on the Superfresh site at 48th and Yuma streets NW with about 200 rental apartments, 30 condo units, a new full-size supermarket and other retail space. The larger of the two buildings would stand up to seven

might be perfectly fine on Wisconsin Avenue. Spring Valley resident Chris Stiles said he moved to the neighborhood from Logan Circle and relishes the relative serenity. “The question is: If this goes up, what’s next? I don’t want this to be Renderings courtesy of Valor Development Logan Circle,â€? he Some Spring Valley residents say the proposal clashes in scale and design with said. “If I were to the historic commercial buildings on Massachusetts Avenue (above). The building blindfold you and put you in the middle of is lower to its rear (left), where it would be across from single-family homes. Yuma, you’d think Lansing said the building’s challenged the idea that the projyou were in Fairfax County. design has evolved based on ect could be a major precedentThat’s something you don’t want community requests to respect setter: There are few large, underto lose.â€? nearby single-family homes. But developed properties in the area, Throughout the District, zoncritics have generally been unimhe said, especially given the hising guidelines generally accompressed. toric preservation restrictions on modate greater development on “The buildings in this whole the Spring Valley Shopping major corridors and allow less area are Colonial Revival,â€? ANC Center. density on adjacent side streets. 3D member Alma Gates said. In He also discussed some eleIn areas where developers haven’t the proposed design, she continments of the project that remain already built to the max, neighued, “I see the Old Executive in flux, including its timing, parkbors are frequently caught offing needs and commercial tenguard by the scale of changes that Office Building, I see the RitzCarlton Hotel — I see a lot of ants. are considered “matter of rightâ€? things, but I don’t see Spring Although Valor hopes for a — an automatic entitlement. In Valley.â€? Zoning Commission hearing in this case, some neighbors dis In an email to The Current late 2016 or early 2017, the projagree with Valor’s interpretation after the meeting, Lansing ect could be on hold for years of zoning code, though Lansing defended the proposal. “We amid negotiations with a stands behind his counsel’s guidCanadian hedge fund that conance that the project is in compli- believe that the project architect, Torti Gallas and Partners has trols a long-term lease for the forance except for the planned done an excellent job of capturing mer grocery store, according to supermarket. elements from the surrounding Lansing. “It’s a simple question of do neighborhood while also layering “They’re paying currently on a folks want a grocery store or in inspiration from Best dark store, and their lease runs not,â€? Lansing said. “Because the Addresses,â€? Lansing wrote. “As until 2024,â€? said Lansing. “I can reality of it is from our position we encourage at all meetings, we also say confidently as ownership that if folks don’t want a grocery that we’re willing to wait them store, the building that’s designed welcome and will continue to consider all feedback on the proj- out.â€? can be built without neighborect.â€? On parking, Lansing said hood input.â€? At the meeting, Lansing also Valor is working with American University, whose former law school building — now used for :KDWÂśV :RUNLQJ 1RZ administrative offices — adjoins the project site. 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stories tall, though both buildings are only four levels in the sections closest to 48th. At the Aug. 15 meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3D, Will Lansing of Valor said the firm obtained density rights from the adjacent Spring Valley Shopping Center, which will limit future development there while allowing the Lady Bird project without further zoning approvals. Valor is only seeking special permission for the grocery store, which Lansing previously indicated would likely be a Harris Teeter. Lansing said the project has seen significant community support from residents who are enthusiastic about added activity, beautification of a vacant site and the construction of a new neighborhood supermarket. Members of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3E (American University Park, Friendship Heights, Tenleytown) have also generally been on board with the plans. But ANC 3D, which includes Foxhall, the Palisades, Spring Valley and Wesley Heights, is generally more wary of development than its neighbor to the east. Attendees at the August meeting contended that because Massachusetts Avenue lacks a Metro station, it’s an inappropriate site for the type of project that

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Mayor showcases Shepherd Park’s charm By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

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fter 15 years living in Riggs Park, Mayor Muriel Bowser made a big move at the end of last year. Though a security detail on Orchid Street NW in Colonial Village is a new feature, neighborhood residents say the mayor’s arrival hasn’t made a difference at all. Acqunetta Anderson, a lifelong Ward 4 resident who’s lived in Colonial Village since 1998, represents Bowser’s block as an advisory neighborhood commissioner for the area. She puts it bluntly: Residents hardly even know the mayor resides there. “There hasn’t been any impact to neighbors,� Anderson told The Current. “It’s as quiet as it was.�

Business as usual is an appealing status for Colonial Village, which lies just west of 16th Street and east of Rock Creek Park in Upper Northwest. Numerous residents there and in the adjoining Shepherd Park community told The Current they value the neighborhood’s peaceful atmosphere and suburban feel. The mayor’s arrival didn’t cause a stir because neighbors feel there wasn’t a need for one. That doesn’t mean residents in these neighborhoods don’t like to have fun, though. Evidence of that was on display earlier this summer at the annual Shepherd Park Community Picnic on the grounds of the Lowell School at 1640 Kalmia Road NW. Children of all ages frolicked in the open fields while parents and adults laughed and high-fived over barbecue fare at the July 31

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The mayor lives on Orchid Street in Colonial Village, part of the broader Shepherd Park neighborhood known for community spirit. Three of the 23 homes sold in the neighborhood since Jan. 1 of this year went for more than $1 million, and nearly all of the remaining sales were between $700,000 and $900,000. Of the 54 homes sold in Shepherd Park since Jan. 1, one sold above $1 million, and most of the rest sold between $500,000 and $800,000. Residents interviewed at the summer picnic frequently cited the family-friendly vibe and aesthetic appeal of the neighborhood’s homes. Paula Sanderlin Dorosti, who’s lived in the area for 26 years, said she had her eye on Shepherd Park for much of the time that she and her husband spent living closer to downtown. “I call it the ‘Suburb in the City’ because of the flowers and trees,� she said. The area’s serenity marks a contrast to the hustle and bustle at the city’s center, where Mayor Bowser spends much of her time. The atmosphere can be attributed in part to the relative lack of development in Upper Northwest. Anderson points out that residents can easily travel to Silver Spring and Chevy Chase, or use the Metrobuses on 16th Street, to reach amenities.

But two long-gestating projects promise to shake up dynamics in coming years. The Georgia Eastern development on the Maryland border will bring a Harris Teeter supermarket and 199 apartments to 7828 Georgia Ave. NW. Farther south, a massive mixed-use complex with residences, public parks, another grocery store and other retail options is planned for the former site of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center at 6900 Georgia. Neither of those developments touches Shepherd Park and Colonial Village directly. But Riley said the development at Walter Reed helped convince her to buy her current house. And neighborhood leaders have said that the new complex will help close an amenities gap. In the meantime, Shepherd Park and Colonial Village will likely continue to offer a tightknit community vibe. The association keeps busy all year with other popular events like a garden tour, yard sale, potluck dinner and Halloween parade. “People who move into Colonial Village expect a familyoriented, historical neighborhood,� said Anderson. “We like to keep it really beautiful.�

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BERKLEY, DC $5,300,000 Built in 2016 and boasting over 7,000 square feet, this residence is inspired by traditional Tuscan Architecture. The cementitious stucco, brick veneer, Cedar lumber, travertine pavers, and the clay tile roofs are examples of the authentic Tuscan materials. An L-shape plan and siting on the lot maximizes privacy, while creating a bright and open view of Glover-Archbold Park. MICHAEL RANKIN +1 202 271 3344

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GEORGETOWN $2,195,000 Located in the heart of Georgetown’s East Village, this semidetached Victorian features a modern, spacious open main floor plan, high ceilings, oak and pine floors, and a wall of windows opening to a private landscaped garden. The house features 3 fireplaces with 4 bedrooms, and 3 full bathrooms on the upper 2 levels. Washington Monument views from upper level rear terrace. Finished lower level includes a family room/ den and a bedroom with half bath.

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Walking distance to restaurants, shops, and the metro, this residence features a stunning contemporary interior while maintaining a traditional facade. The house features large rooms, high ceilings, walls of windows, and custom millwork. The spacious master suite includes a sitting room and a private balcony with views of the serene garden, which includes a large terrace for outdoor dining.

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SPRING VALLEY, DC $1,999,999 Fall in love with this immaculately renovated and expanded 5 bedroom home where interiors offer seamless flow to the award-winning professionally landscaped gardens. From the white picket fence gracing the front yard to a fragrant rose bower embracing the entry, this property welcomes you home and sets the tone for the gracious lifestyle within. CHRISTIE-ANNE WEISS +1 202 256 0105 CHRISTOPHER RITZERT +1 202 256 9241

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hose who regularly travel the 14th Street corridor are likely familiar with the three-story foursquare home at 4820 Iowa Ave. NW. Sitting on a large lot at the corner of Iowa Avenue and Emerson Street, the

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prominent property was — until recently — in a state of extreme neglect. Built in 1908, the house was owned for years by a contractor who, despite working on homes professionally, let the house slip into a sad state. Not only was the expansive front porch held up by two-by-fours, but water damage had caused the house to sag in on itself. It was being supported by little more than posts balanced on a few bricks. “Not everyone saw our vision,� said Patrice JenningsDixon, who bought the house in late 2015 with her husband,

Anthony Dixon, and began renovating it soon after. The couple’s long-term contractors had their doubts, thinking the house would be better served by gutting than by working with what was there. But the Dixons saw the potential beneath the grit, and their hands-on approach to renovation helped bring that vision to life. Their focus was making sure that the house has everything a family could need, including Nest thermostats and USB ports in outlets, as well as essentials like storm windows and secure locks, and that the character of the house shines. The result is a functionally new home with all the personality and warmth of age.

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Located at Iowa Avenue and Emerson Street NW, this formerly run-down house has been extensively renovated and is now on the market for $1.295 million. With six bedrooms and four-anda-half bathrooms, including in the finished basement and attic, this 16th Street Heights property is now on the market for $1.295 million. The Dixons started renovating homes in 2014, and in that time, they have worked on six D.C. properties including this one. Most sold within days, but they say they don’t consider their role finished when the house sells: They value having an open relationship with buyers and are happy to field questions about the homes they worked on, or might even stop in to see how owners make the homes their own. From the moment you walk through the front entry of 4820 Iowa — a heavy-duty original door that has been outfitted with new locks and a video alarm system — the Dixons’ careful eye for detail and appreciation for the house’s 100-year history is immediately apparent. Hearing them talk about the state of the house when they purchased it in December 2015, you can more fully appreciate the transformation it has gone through over the last nine months. The front door opens into one of two living rooms, which features a functional copper gas fireplace and stairway to the upper two floors. The first floor is open

and airy, with a second living room to the left with pocket doors on two walls. Along the back of the house is a dining room and kitchen, both with access to the deck and a landscaped backyard. The open-plan kitchen, which is separated from the dining room by a waistheight counter extension, includes all new appliances, marble countertops and dark brown cabinetry. Open wood shelves add extra storage space over the deep farmhouse-style sink, and a pot-filler has been added over the stove. As with the rest of the house, light neutral colors and darker hues create a cozy, classic impression. A half-bath and stairway to the basement are also on the first floor. The finished basement — which the Dixons see as a possible au-pair or in-law suite, or an English basement apartment — includes a large bedroom with natural light, a living area, a full kitchen, a laundry room and a full bathroom. It also has backyard access and carpeting. On the first upper level, four bedrooms and two full baths sit in a square. Each bedroom has a sizable closet, and the hallway has a

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Crouch didn’t know. But in an interview with The Current, Waddell sounded ecstatic about the possibility. Embassy at 2215 Wyoming Ave. NW until “I hadn’t thought of that; that’s very he died in 1930. Perhaps most significantly, Woodrow Wilson moved to 2340 S St. NW clever,� Waddell said when presented with the idea. “I’d be quite happy to.� in 1921 after his two terms as president, The job could require a complete redo living there until his death in 1924. His of the existing painting. “I’d do it the first wife Edith continued living in what is now day he arrives, but I might start from known as the President Woodrow Wilson scratch,� Waddell said. House until she died in 1961, when she From Waddell’s perspective, the variety bequeathed the home and its furnishings to of architecture and the overall atmosphere the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Kalorama can’t be beat, for use as a presidential even by a neighborhood museum. like Georgetown. “There’s Anyone walking just some terrific, terrific Kalorama’s streets who houses,� Waddell said. “If I needs a reminder of the five won the lotto, that’s where presidents who lived in the I’d go and live.� neighborhood need only The presidential tradilook at a painted call box at tion will continue come the intersection of 23rd Mark Lieberman/The Current January when the Obamas Street and Wyoming arrive. The stretch of Avenue NW. The call box President Obama’s new is one of several in the home on Belmont Road NW Belmont Road NW that includes their new home, neighborhood that were converted from their original use — mech- and the entire neighborhood in general, will naturally be subject to higher security anisms for police officers to report back to than it ever has before. David Bender, their superiors from the location of their chair of Advisory Neighborhood assigned beat — into art displays in the Commission 2D (Sheridan-Kalorama), told early 2000s. Peter Waddell, a painter who The Current he’s seen numerous agencies lives in nearby Woodley Park, contributed taking a look. six of the converted boxes, including the Onlookers eager to catch a glimpse of one at 23rd and Wyoming, which depicts the president’s new home flocked to the Kalorama’s five presidential residents standing on the stretch of 23rd Street that’s area just after news broke of his decision. Once the family moves in, Bender expects visible from behind the call box. the tangible impact will be minimal. One of the participants in the Kalorama “It’s a good community from the standtour asked Crouch whether Obama would be added to the painting once he moves in. point that their privacy is honored and

accepted,� Bender said. “The bulk of all of the population basically just accepts this is part of who we are.� Bender was initially surprised that the Obamas didn’t choose a neighborhood with more amenities. That said, the proximity to federal agencies, Congress and the White House make Kalorama a “prime location� for a former president, Bender said. Presidents and historic figures aren’t the only points of interest in Kalorama’s past. The neighborhood also boasts the oldest house in the city, at 2401 Kalorama Road NW, which was recently on the market for $12 million. It’s not the oldest unchanged building in D.C. — that honor belongs to the Old Stone House at 3051 M St. NW in Georgetown. But the wooden dwelling was built in 1774 in Danvers, Mass., and later shipped to D.C. in 1937, cementing its place as a hidden figure in the history of the District’s architectural offerings. Nearby at 2145 Decatur St. is the former home of Martha Codman, a wealthy socialite who charmed the city’s upper crust in the mid-19th century. Codman’s cousin Ogden was a prominent architect who built the Decatur Street home. According to Crouch, residents like Codman exemplify the manifestation of the Gilded Age that made Kalorama a popular hub for the prosperous. And the neighborhood has consistently maintained a unified identity even as many of its residents are preoccupied with matters of federal or global importance. The call box restoration program was the most organized effort of its kind in the city, though other restored call boxes are scat-

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tered across D.C. Two-decade resident Phil Baker led the effort because he felt the “ugly� abandoned call boxes marked an unpleasant contrast to the aesthetically pleasing surroundings, he told The Current. Kalorama also encourages outsiders to take advantage of one of its most significant features: the Spanish Steps, a frequent destination for weddings with approvals provided by ANC 2D. At one time, the entire city north of Florida Avenue — Boundary Street in the 1800s — had a rural, agriculture-based feel that has long since transformed. With the arrival of the first president to remain in D.C. after leaving office in almost a century, it’s easy to imagine Kalorama attracting even more attention in the years to come. The neighbors welcome the ongoing evolution, Baker said. “I think everyone is very excited about the prospect of a president living here,� Baker said. “He’s just one of a long line of ex-presidents who chose to come live in Sheridan-Kalorama. I’m certain he’ll be very happy here, too.�

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Northwest neighborhoods boast varied history By DANIEL BOWES Current Correspondent

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any of us know the various neighborhoods in Northwest as Metro stops, commercial districts — or as home. However, these neighborhoods have rich histories that even longtime residents may overlook. Between presidential estates and foreign developers, these beloved neighborhoods have been growing and changing the makeup of this city since the 1750s. Fortunately, resources such as Kathryn Schneider Smith’s “Washington at Home: An Illustrated History of Neighborhoods in the Nation’s Capital” — a collection of historians’ articles about different D.C. communities, first published in 1988 and updated in 2010 — and other materials help paint a picture of the city’s evolution. Georgetown is one of the District’s best-known historic neighborhoods, and for good reason: It’s the city’s oldest. With commonly accepted boundaries of the Potomac River, Rock Creek Park and Glover Archbold

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remained a self-governing, independent town. Ultimately, Congress decided to incorporate Georgetown into the limits of Washington City in 1871. Over the years, it became known as the fashionable part of town and attracted visitors from all over the world. Just to the east, placed in between industry and powerful politicians, Foggy Bottom’s location along the Potomac River gave it a mixed personality, according to G. David Anderson and Blanche Wysor Anderson, authors of “Foggy Bottom: Industrial Waterfront to Place of Power” — one of the essays in “Washington at Home” — being adjacent to Georgetown attracted industry and the working class, including Irish, German and African-American people. However, its proximity to power and government to the east attracted rich politicians, international organizations, a major university and federal agencies. The history of the neighborhood begins with Jacob Funk (or Funck), a German immigrant who purchased 130 acres of land with the same general boundaries as today’s Foggy Bottom. Funk named the town Hamburgh, after his native city in Germany. However, it was more commonly known as Funkstown, according to “Washington at Home.” Over the years, the area developed as people from all sorts of backgrounds moved in. “Foggy Bottom was described in those days as being low and swampy with fogs settling in over the river banks and mixing with smog from the gas works,” according to the National Park Service. It is believed that this is where the name “Foggy Bottom” came from. Farther north, Tenleytown, known as “The Top of the Town,” is a vibrant neighborhood community with quaint residential areas and busy commercial areas along one of the city’s busiest thoroughfares. Centered at Wisconsin Avenue and River Road NW, this neighborhood has always been a crossroads village. Since there are no clear boundaries and it was never incorporated as a municipality, Tenleytown was forgotten for years as neighboring communities grew in stature around it. However, in 1981, the historic name was resurrected thanks to a new interest in local history and new retailers coming into the area, according to

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The iconic Adams Morgan and Georgetown streetscapes may be as recognizable as Dupont Circle’s namesake fountain. “Washington at Home.” In 1984, Tenleytown was further woven into the fabric of D.C. when the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority added a Red Line Metro station to the neighborhood. More than a hundred years ago, the crossroads where Tenleytown is located served as a post office for farmers from as far east as Rock Creek Park. Judith Beck Helm and Kathryn Collison Ray wrote in “Tenleytown: Crossroads” that John Tenally moved from Prince George’s County, Md., to the area in the 1790s and operated a tavern that served as a community gathering spot for all residents of this unnamed territory. The tavern was located at the corner of what is now Wisconsin Avenue and River Road. The tavern grew to be a landmark in the undeveloped, rural area, and became known as Tenally’s Tavern. A village grew up around the tavern and became known as “Tenallytown,” though the spelling has been changed and disputed over the years. A couple of miles west, shaped by its proximity to water, the Palisades is a small but proud neighborhood located along the Potomac River and the C&O Canal. Despite some commercial activity along MacArthur Boulevard NW, this is a mainly residential area with boundaries of Foxhall Road, the Potomac River and the District line. According to Judith Lanius in “Palisades: Waterways and Views,” the area has been continuously inhabited from early times, first by Native Americans and later by European settlers, due to its proximity to water. Many bridges and thoroughfares — most notably the Chain Bridge — have been constructed throughout the years.

Closer to central D.C., the land that became the Dupont Circle neighborhood was 150 years ago still on the outskirts of a growing city. At the time, it consisted of farms, slaughterhouses and a tributary of Rock Creek. Now with the traffic circle and fountain at the center of the neighborhood, Dupont is blocks away from the White House and is one of the city’s most historic and prominent neighborhoods. In the 1870s, the Board of Public Works for the Territory of the District of Columbia started constructing and developing this area. The work involved zoning, converting the tributary into a covered sewer for health reasons, and constructing a more modern bridge at P Street. The bridge improved traffic circulation and provided better access for the future site of the circle. In “Dupont Circle: Fashionable In-town Address,” Linda Wheeler wrote that Alexander Robey “Boss” Shepherd was the most prominent member of the Public Works Board and chose to construct his mansion at the corner of Connecticut Avenue and K Street NW. As soon as the late 1880s, Dupont Circle turned into an affluent neighborhood headlined by the California Syndicate, a group of industrialists who moved to the area, developing it further as they arrived. According to the National Park Service, the Corps of Engineers started building the circle itself — then called Pacific Circle — in 1871. In 1882, Congress authorized a memorial statue of Rear Adm. Samuel Francis DuPont recognizing his service for the Union in the Civil War. Completed in 1884, the bronze statue was replaced with a double-tiered fountain in 1921. See History/Page RE12

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Combining homes means space in crowded city By BRIDEY HEING Current Correspondent

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he D.C. housing market is known for many things, but ample space isn’t one of them. The sky-high prices for condos and row homes here rarely equate to generous square footage. Still, D.C. has its fair share of real estate mavericks ready to buck the trend — by combining two existing properties into one larger home. That feat is seldom easy to achieve. Availability is the first major hurdle a potential buyer has to get past: either swooping in to buy a next-door property as soon as it’s available, or finding two properties for sale right next to each other at the same time. While it may be simpler with condos, it’s still rare for all the stars to align properly. Mandy Mills, of Compass real estate firm, has worked with combined properties in the past and is currently showing a home

at 2220 Q St. NW made up of two carriage houses. “I don’t think they are super common, but they are a sort of interesting way for people to gain some square footage in the city,� Mills said. Many buyers pursuing this option are looking for the kind of space that’s nearly impossible to find in the D.C. market, and combining two properties can sometimes be easier than waiting for lightning to strike with the right single dwelling. “We call the three-bedroom condo the unicorn. You see them in the wild every once in a while,� said Mills. “There’s a great opportunity for people to buy two condo units next to each other and combine them.� Two condos are not only easier for buyers to come by, but also easier to combine, due in part to building restrictions on row houses and stand-alone properties. In many neighborhoods, historic preservation regulations can make combining two homes difficult,

with rules prohibiting major exterior changes. But even with condos, structural changes can require hard-to-come-by board approval. The right architectural vision can help make such a process less daunting. In Georgetown, the owner of 1246 27th St. NW purchased the row house next door at 1250 for $1.1 million when it went on sale earlier this spring, aiming to combine the two properties into a single large home for a growing family. The Old Georgetown Board, which reviews exterior changes in the neighborhood’s federally protected historic district, recently approved planned facade alterations that include converting 1246’s front door into a window. Creative solutions of that sort are common with combined homes, Mills said. “These days, if people are going to do it, they’re going to do it right,� she said. “It can be an opportunity to make something

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Compass real estate is currently showing a home made up of two carriage houses at 2220 Q St. NW in Dupont Circle. really glamorous.� Mills points to her currently available combined carriage houses in Dupont Circle as an example of the unexpected functionality such properties can offer. Despite its atypical layout, the property is still clearly one home. “The house is super unusual and fabulous, but it also flows nicely together,� she said. “So there are twist and turns, but it’s one big house.� Whether buying or selling a combined home, Mills sees

uniqueness as the biggest advantage for these types of properties. From extra bedrooms to former kitchens that have become luxurious bathrooms, combined homes have their own special character that may be difficult to come by otherwise. And for those who buy properties with the intention of combining them, the difficulty can be worth it in value added. “Whether you combine two houses or two condos, you create something special in the city,� Mills said.

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MARKET: Inventory remains low but fall brings strong prospects for Northwest real estate

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low and demand has been very strong.” Homes in the $750,000 to $1 million range are particularly hot at the moment, according to Chris Jones of Long & Foster Real Estate in Georgetown. As prices go higher than that, demand drops a bit because prospective buyers struggle to secure the necessary loans, Jones said. The high demand for more affordable homes can be attributed in part to “phenomenal” interest rates, according to Nora Burke of McEnearney Associates. Buyers feel more comfortable purchasing a home when they have assurance that they’re going to see a favorable long-term value. Big picture, the District’s strong economy sets up a fertile ground for real estate action, according to Keene Taylor Jr., principal broker and sales manager for the Taylor Agostino Group of Long & Foster. “People are

feeling more confident, and that’s good for the market in general,” he said — whether residents are “expanding their home or moving up.” But Taylor also notes that the “constrained supply” of the housing market in D.C., with few new options for large-scale singlefamily home development, continues to control the number of transactions, leading to untapped demand, he said. With inventory still relatively low, houses newly on the market tend to get snapped up quickly. As sellers become more aware that the market continues to favor them, Taylor thinks the inventory will in turn expand with more properties for sale. “Buyers need to be vigilant, working with an agent who can keep a sharp eye out and also an ear to the ground [on what] might be upcoming so that you’re ready to take advantage of it if it happens to be a good match for your needs,” he said. And despite the sellers’ mar-

ket, it’s still vital to price homes fairly — otherwise D.C.’s generally savvy buyers won’t bite. Ten years ago, buyers weren’t as conscious about getting the best value, Kendrick said. Now, appealing homes will sit on the

❝Buyers need to be vigilant, working with an agent who can keep a sharp eye out … .❞ — Keene Taylor Jr. market for a month if the pricing is awry. “You can’t just put something on the market at any price and have it sell, no matter what neighborhood,” he said. “There’s still some price sensitivity.” Kendrick said he’s concerned that the continuing low inventory is a sign of unhealthiness. But Himali is confident that more homes will become available in October and November. And he

expects that in neighborhoods with particularly low inventory, like Mount Pleasant and American University Park, as well as areas downtown, transactions will be especially quick. Speedy transactions are most likely to occur when the buyer jumps immediately on an opportunity, according to Paula Nesbitt of the Banner Team at Long & Foster. “If they want to buy, buyers should get out, see the inventory and make offers. I have seen some agents out with the same people for two, three, four weeks,” Nesbitt said. “Make an offer, because you don’t know what seller will take if you don’t ever write anything.” Several Realtors mentioned the trend of improving desirability of D.C. Public Schools as an enticement for families to flock to the area in the years to come. Further out, Taylor is keeping an eye on the rising cost of living in the city, which could deter long-term real estate growth. And he

expects to see an oversupply of condominiums, a problem that’s unlikely to occur with single-family homes. As for the upcoming presidential election, all of the Realtors interviewed for this article say the housing market impact, no matter the outcome, won’t be as significant as many observers tend to fear. D.C. residents from the outgoing administration often stay in the area to take other jobs or leverage connections, and new administrations often draw on staffers already in the region. Meanwhile, the broader impact of policies put forth by either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump won’t be felt for a while, Realtors said. “When it has an impact, it’s because of the election’s effect on the economy and consumer confidence rather than a direct impact on how many people are buying or selling,” Taylor said. “We’ve never seen a big jump in moves over the last 20-plus years directly related to the election.”

HISTORY: Neighborhoods derive names from key figures in varied, complex histories

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Regardless, the name “Dupont Circle” remained. “Boss” Shepherd also got a neighborhood to himself farther north. The area east of Rock Creek Park and west of 16th Street was dubbed Shepherd Park after Shepherd built a mansion there in the 19th century, according to the local citizens association’s website. Until World War II, building covenants restricted Jews and African-Americans from living in the quiet residential neighborhood. But the Supreme Court ruled those covenants illegal after the war, and its population skews almost 70 percent African-American today. On the other side of the park, Chevy Chase is a neighborhood with a suburban feeling, located on the border of the District of Columbia and Maryland. The neighborhood has charming residential sectors bisected by a thriving commercial district. In 1890, this area was all farmland, with large country estates and dirt roads. According to Historic Chevy Chase DC, the land was bought by two of Washington’s most prominent developers, Francis Griffith Newlands and Fulton Gordon. With help from the California Syndicate, they incorporated the Chevy Chase Land Co. and oversaw the creation and development of one of the most popular suburban areas in the nation’s capital. The early-20th-century suburb was located along the D.C. electric streetcar route, making it easily accessible to downtown Washington. Cleveland Park is on the same corridor. Before Washington, D.C., existed, the area that would become this neighborhood was part of the rural farmlands of Maryland included in a land grant purchased by George Beall in 1723, according to “Washington at Home.” Gen. Uriah Forrest, a one-time mayor of Georgetown, purchased some of the land from Beall around 1790. Forrest and his family spent

summers on the land, looking over Georgetown, first living in a stone cottage that had been built in the 1740s; in 1794, Forrest built a two-story home in front of the cottage and renamed the estate Rosedale. Living at what would become the corner of 36th and Newark streets NW, the Forrests are considered the first inhabitants of Cleveland Park. Rosedale was split up over the years, but a portion of the estate remains today in the 3500 block of Newark; it is likely the oldest extant building in the District, according to Kathleen Sinclair Wood, author of “Cleveland Park: Country Living in the City.” The neighborhood is named after President Grover Cleveland, who bought a country house on the subdivided property in 1886 in order to escape the pressures of the city during his presidency. When he lost his bid for re-election, Cleveland sold his land. Developers would use it in creating three subdivisions: Cleveland Park, Oak View and Cleveland Heights. Nearby Wesley Heights and Spring Valley are two of the most recently developed neighborhoods in the city. Located around Foxhall Road, New Mexico Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue, these two neighborhoods provide a suburban feeling with astounding proximity to downtown. W.C. & A.N. Miller Cos., a real estate and development entity, bought the land here in the 1920s, and began developing it into communities that offered affluent families a new kind of city living, Diane Shaw wrote in “Wesley Heights and Spring Valley: Persistency in Consistency.” Wesley Heights was developed before Spring Valley and opened in 1923. “Wesley Heights: The Garden Spot of Washington” proclaimed a 1930 advertisement. The first Spring Valley homes were completed in 1929, offering the same ideals as Wesley Heights. According to Shaw, the physical and social aspects of these neighborhoods reflected a nationwide trend in real estate referred to as “community builders.” With the slogan “Miller Built,” developers prid-

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Glover Park is named for the banker who bought much of its land in 1911.

ed themselves on the quality and architecture of these homes as well. Located just north of Georgetown, Glover Park is a community “loved for its walkability, proximity to parkland, quaint row houses and small apartments, its commercial strip and restaurant row, convenience to downtown,” according to gloverparkdc.com. For years in 1800s, Glover Park was known as suburb of Georgetown, and the earliest known inhabitant was Peter Colter, according to gloverparkhistory.com, a German immigrant who lived in the area around 1808. However, the most influential resident was a banker named Charles Carroll Glover, who purchased much of the present neighborhood for development in 1911. Back into the center of town, Adams Morgan is a popular night spot where clubs are surrounded by a community with a deep history of racial diversity, according to Olivia Cadaval, author of “Adams Morgan: Diversity With a Latin Beat.” Located to the north of Dupont Circle at the crossroads of 18th Street and Columbia Road NW, the broader neighborhood is considered to include Kalorama Triangle, Meridian Heights, Lanier Heights and Washington Heights. The name and boundaries are about 50 years old and are a product of biracial community efforts to improve the area,

according to “Washington at Home.” According to “The Names of Washington, D.C.” by Dex Nilsson, the story of the name starts in 1954, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. In the area, then commonly referred to as “18th and Columbia,” there were two public elementary schools: Thomas P. Morgan School for black students and John Quincy Adams School for white students. The principals of the schools came together to form the Adams-Morgan Better Neighborhood Conference in an effort to create a healthier, more tolerant community. The name Adams Morgan became part of the fabric of D.C. Bounded on three sides by Rock Creek Park, Crestwood established itself as a residential community a little over a century ago, according to the neighborhood’s website. The small parcel of land exchanged numerous times in the 1700s and grew more desirable in the 1800s, when several mills were established including Peirce Mill. Large-scale development began in the early 1900s when 16th Street NW opened to traffic, and the name Crestwood became associated with a portion of the neighborhood in 1938. Building covenants like the ones in nearby Shepherd Park restricted many residents until World War II, but the neighborhood has evolved into one of the city’s most diverse in recent decades. Just northeast of Crestwood, free African-Americans settled the area now known as Brightwood in the 1820s, decades before slavery was abolished, according to the community’s website. The neighborhood is notable for including the spot at which Abraham Lincoln became the only U.S. president to come under enemy fire in battle. More than 40 soldiers who died during the Battle of Fort Stevens, which occurred right on the neighborhood’s turf, are buried in the nearby Battleground Memorial Cemetery at 6625 Georgia Ave. NW, which Lincoln himself dedicated.

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Auction to offers vestiges of the Kennedys’ pre-White House residence By BRIDEY HEING Current Correspondent

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dmirers of Camelot have something special to look forward to this election season: Virginia-based auction house The Potomack Co. is holding its Presidential, Historical & Political Auction on Nov. 5. The company offers this event every four years to mark the presidential election. This year, however, it is in the rare position of having lots from not one but two Kennedy family residencies, including the Georgetown home from which the Kennedys moved to the White House. The stately home at 3307 N St. NW was a special one for the Kennedys, not least because it was the home in which they lived when John F. Kennedy was elected president and John Jr. was born. Shortly after moving into the White House in 1961, the Kennedys sold the home to another family,

who maintained many of the features Jackie Kennedy had introduced. The home held a unique place in Jackie’s heart, as shown in the letters being put up for auction. “Jackie writes about how much they love this house and how she doesn’t think she’ll ever love another house this much,” said Elizabeth Wainstein, owner of the Potomack Co. and a furniture and decorative arts specialist. “It was their last family home before the White House.” Lots from the N Street house include letters from Jackie Kennedy, the deed signed by her and JFK, a garden fountain and a glass chandelier. Also up for auction are wall sconces that will be familiar to history buffs — they are featured in photos of the family on their doorstep, and served as part of the backdrop for Kennedy’s cabinet announcements after his election. That blend of historical significance and personal impor-

tance are a unique draw that Wainstein sees as having significance. “I think a lot of people will be interested for different reasons,” she said. “Some from the historical-architectural perspective, and others from the Camelot-Kennedy perspective.” The architectural aspect of the sale is notable, as is the fact that the fountain and chandelier were both personally bought by Jackie Kennedy for the house. The chandelier had an emotional significance, as shown in a letter Jackie sent to the family that bought the house after she moved out. In it, she asks if she can have the chandelier back, because she and her sister bought it at a flea market in Paris. She also talks about the hectic circumstances under which they left the N Street house, with a new baby and a presidential inauguration making the move particularly difficult. In addition to lots from the Georgetown house, the auction will include furniture and art from the family’s Glen Ora country home in Middleburg, Va. The house was bought as a country retreat shortly after they moved into the White House, around the same time they sold the house in Georgetown. The lots include a bed from the room in which the president slept and two parquetry

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Items associated with the Kennedys’ home at 3307 N St. NW in Georgetown include the deed they signed (above), a glass chandelier (upper right) and wall sconces (lower right) visible in historical photos from the era. commodes from the room Jackie used as a private bedroom. The art and furniture up for auction also includes paintings from the 18th and 19th centuries. Just like in the Georgetown home, Jackie’s love for French design is clear in the Glen Ora consignments. “Jackie was really drawn to

that house because its owners were French and it was decorated in a French provincial style,” Wainstein said. The Presidential, Historical & Political Auction will be held on Nov. 5 at The Potomack Co. in Old Town Alexandria. For details, visit potomackcompany.com.

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he French ambassador’s former residence at 2509 Foxhall Road NW will beckon local design aficionados throughout October with 21 transformed spaces as the 2016 DC Design House. Proceeds will benefit Children’s National Health System. The five-story Wesley Heights/ Berkley home chosen for the ninth annual event is listed at $10.8 million by Nancy Itteilag of Washington Fine Properties. It was built in 2010 by Gibson Builders and was home most recently to the French ambassador while his residence was renovated. The 11,242-square-foot house has seven bedrooms, eight full bathrooms, two half-baths, three kitchens, five fireplaces, a sauna, exercise and party rooms, a wine cellar, an elevator and an infinity pool. (The home is next door to the 2013 DC Design House.) Since mid-August, area designers have tackled a variety of tasks, including features common to many homes such as front garden and porch, dining room, living room and master bedroom suite. More unusual spaces include “The Library and Whiskey Bar,� “Mademoiselle Chambre,� “Lady Lair� and “Vintage Cabana/Roof Deck.� A preview day will take place

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This year’s DC Design House is at 2509 Foxhall Road NW, just next door from the home featured in 2013. A preview day is Oct. 1.

Saturday, Oct. 1, from noon to 4 p.m., with tickets available for $60. The Design House will open to the public on Sunday, Oct. 2, from noon to 5 p.m., with admission costing $35. Public viewing will continue through Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from noon to 5 p.m. on weekends. Tickets can be purchased online at dcdesignhouse.com or at the door. Organizers estimate that the annual DC Design House has attracted over 70,000 visitors and raised more than $1.5 million for the Children’s National Health System since its launch in 2008. Husband-and-wife founders Skip and Debbie Singleton, principals of DC Living Real Estate, continue to lead the event’s all-volunteer staff.

“Timber City,� a new exhibit at the National Building Museum, will highlight a recent boom in timber construction worldwide, including U.S.based projects such as a new gym at the Washington Latin Public Charter School. The exhibit will open Saturday and continue through May 21. The featured projects — including London’s Murray Grove, the world’s first tall timber residential building — “illustrate the proven value of timber as a modern, strong, and versatile building material,� according to exhibit curators.

The exhibit also aims to “challenge the notion that wood is an antiquated building material.� The National Building Museum is located at 401 F St. NW. Admission costs $10 for adults and $7 for seniors, students and ages 3 through 17; it is free for museum members and ages 2 and younger. Details are available at nbm.org. In addition to several talks by architects and designers, related public programs will include an Oct. 1 tour of Washington Latin’s Martha C. Cutts Gymnasium — the first D.C. building to use “cross

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The 10-story residence known as 475 West 18th will be the first structural timber building in New York City.

laminated timber,� a flexible building system made from industrial dried lumber stacked together at right angles and glued over the entire surface. Registration is required for the tour; tickets cost $25 to $35.

Renovated Shaw row house featured on green tour

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row house in Shaw is one of 40 homes being featured in the 26th annual Metropolitan Washington, DC Solar & Green Home Tour on Saturday, Oct. 1, and Sunday, Oct. 2, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located at 2233 12th Place NW, the two-story 1890 home has 870 square feet of habitable space, according to the tour brochure. The Shaw row house will be featured on the tour’s second day. When the owners bought the home, half of the first floor was uninhabitable due to damage from water and termites, necessitating extensive renovations. In 2008, the Metro DC chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry selected the ensuing project for the group’s Grand Award for

Full House Green Remodel. The full renovation included a new stair and light-monitor/solar chimney with rooftop photovoltaic panels, as well as installation of high-efficiency HVAC systems. Sustainable materials include bamboo and cork floors, low VOC paints, recycled glass tires and paperstone countertops. The back yard features a rainwater collection system, composting, and patio space with permeable paving. The tour brochure is available for $5 at several locations in the region, including the offices of DC Solar United Neighborhoods, 3199 Mount Pleasant St. NW; and at Riide, 1933 9th St. NW. A PDF of the guide is available for download at solartour.org/download.html.

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Smithsonian series on Georgetown history leads varied slate replete with house tours, design talks

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he Smithsonian Associates will host a lunchtime lecture series highlighting six of Georgetown’s historic sites. The talks will highlight various aspects of the neighborhood’s history — a village predating the establishment of the federal district; a key 19th-century shipping center for tobacco, coal and lumber; and the site of expansive estates home to prominent families. The series will kick off on Tuesday, Sept. 27, with a talk by National Park Service ranger Jeff Reardon on the Old Stone House, built in 1765 and now the oldest structure on its original foundation in the District. Dave Jackson, superintendent of Oak Hill Cemetery, will follow suit with an Oct. 4 lecture on one of the nation’s finest examples of garden cemeteries. To round out the series, James Carder, archivist and house collection manager at Dumbarton Oaks, will discuss the gardens laid out by landscape gardener Beatrix Farrand on the 53-acre estate owned by Mildred and Robert Woods Bliss, on Oct. 11; Patricia Barber, director of development for the C&O Canal Trust, will discuss the construction of the canal in the 19th century as an economic boost for Georgetown, on Oct. 18; Grant Quertermous, curator of collections at Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, will discuss the grand neoclassical house built for Thomas and Martha Custis Peter with an inheritance from George Washington, on Oct. 25; and Jerry McCoy, special collections librarian in the Peabody Room of the Georgetown Library, will discuss the origins of the extensive collection of Georgetown history that fills the library’s top floor, on Nov. 1.

The lectures will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. Tickets to the full series cost $110 to $150, or $200 to $260 with inclusion of a bus tour of Georgetown on Saturday, Nov. 5; tickets to individual lectures cost $20 to $30. 202-6333030; smithsonianassociates.org.

Association will hold its 49th annual house tour on Sunday, Oct. 16, from noon to 5 p.m. This year’s tour will focus on the northwestern edge of the neighborhood near the outer boundary of the original L’Enfant city and along the WicomicoSunderland Escarpment that is part of the Atlantic Seaboard fall line. Palisades Village to host After starting in the lowlands house tour in Spring Valley of P Street NW among grand The Palisades Village will fea- townhouses, tourgoers will rise to ture eight homes in Spring Valley the Florida Avenue rim where as part of the aging-in-place stops such as the American group’s fourth Geophysical annual house Union and the tour on new Hepburn Saturday, Oct. Apartments 15, from 11 promise pana.m. to 4 p.m. oramic views. The selected The tour homes include will also large Tudors include a and Colonials “mouse that have been house,” an art Photo by HomeVisit.com/Matt Brazier gallery in a remodeled and expanded, with This Tilden Street NW home in carriage house, interiors featur- Spring Valley is part of the and condos in ing a mix of a restored chaPalisades Village’s upcoming antiques, tradi- house tour on Oct. 15. teau-style mantional furnishsion once gutings and contemporary art and ted by fire. An afternoon tea from furniture. The neighborhood is 2 to 4:30 p.m. will be held on the noted for its expansive lawns and terrace of the Friends Meeting a countryside feeling within the House. District’s borders. Tickets cost $40 and are avail Advance tickets cost $30 and able at dupont-circle.org/housetour. are available at palisadesvillage.org or by calling 202-244-3310. Day-of Also on the fall calendar: ■ Saturday, Sept. 24: The tickets will be available for $35 at Cleveland Park Historical Society and 5018 Tilden St. NW beginning at the D.C. Preservation League will host a 10:30 a.m. workshop on “Energy Efficiency and Old The Palisades Village helps Homes,” about green technologies that seniors continue to live at home can help homeowners save money within the neighborhoods of Berkley, out sacrificing the architectural integrity Foxhall, Kent, Palisades, Spring of their home or violating historic district Valley and Wesley Heights. guidelines. Speakers are Nakita Reed, a managing member of Encore Dupont tour to highlight Sustainable Design, which aims to comarea’s northwest section bine historic preservation with energy The Dupont Circle Citizens efficiency and sustainable design; and John Sandor, an architectural historian and expert in the repair and replacement of windows in historic buildings. 2 to 4 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Cleveland Park Congregational Church, 3400 Lowell St. NW. dcpreservation.org. ■ Monday, Sept. 26: Estella M. Chung, historian and curator at Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, will present an illustrated tour of heiress and socialite Marjorie Merriweather Post’s glamorous houses — from the glamour of Palm Beach, to the rustic whimsy of the Adirondacks, to the distinguished social scene of Washington. Chung will also sign copies of her book “Living 3351 Tennyson St, NW, DC 4416 50th St, NW, DC Artfully: At Home With Marjorie Merriweather Post.” Noon. Free. George Both houses listed and sold within a week! Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202994-5200. ■ Tuesday, Sept. 27: The Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. 4400 Jenifer St, NW Washington Chapter of the American Washington, DC 20015 Institute of Architects will host its “Chapter Design Awards Jurors’ 202-364-1300 (office) Roundtable & Discussion.” Jurors will 202-549-7515 (cell) discuss their picks and show winning

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Institute of Architects. Registration submissions in the four project categories — Architecture, Interior Architecture, required. District Architecture Center, 421 7th St. NW. aidc.com. Historic Resources, and Urban Design ■ Saturday, Oct. 1: Washington and Master Planning. 6 to 8 p.m. $35; Walks’ “Get Local!” series will present a $15 for members of the District tour of the swath of Southwest D.C. Architecture Center or the American shaped by “urban renewal” policies of Institute of Architects. Registration the 1960s. Though often criticized as required. District Architecture Center, fostering wholesale destruction of 19th421 7th St. NW. aidc.com. century neighborhoods, urban renewal ■ Tuesday, Sept. 27: Robert in this case brought in architects like Kanigel, professor emeritus of science writing at the Massachusetts Institute of Chloethiel Woodard Smith, who used the vocabulary of modernism to design Technology, will discuss his book “Eyes enduring residential communities, on the Street: The Life of Jane Jacobs,” according to tour guide and Washington about the influential urban visionary Walks founder Carolyn Crouch. 11 a.m. who challenged the theories of urban $15 to $20. Meet outside the renewal, garden cities and new urbanWaterfront Metro station. ism. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, washingtonwalks.com. 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364■ Saturday, Oct. 8: The Spring 1919. Valley office of McEnearney Associates ■ Wednesday, Sept. 28: C. will host electronics recycling, old paint Colston Burrell, principal at Native collection and free shredding. The sevLandscape Design and Restoration, will enth annual event will also include discuss “Beauty, Integrity, and household goods collection for A Wider Resilience: Can a Garden Have Everything?” Burrell will explore whether Circle, a Montgomery Council nonprofit that redistributes furniture and home we can make a difference by changing goods to individuals and families transithe way we approach design, plant choice, planting techniques and mainte- tioning out of homeless situations or to those simply living without life’s necessinance regimes. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free; ties. 9 a.m. to noon. Free; $5 per conreservations required. Conservatory Garden Court, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 tainer to recycle paint. McEnearney Associates, 4315 50th St. NW. Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■ Friday, Sept. 30: Barbara Kreski, mcenearney.com/DCRecycles. ■ Saturday, Oct. 8: Atlas Obscura director of horticultural therapy services DC will present a tour of “The Tunnels at the Chicago Botanic Garden, will disand Trapdoors of Tudor Place.” For the cuss “Gardening as We Age,” about event, Tudor Place ways to help keep curator Grant your thumb green Quertermous and for a lifetime as education coordiway to age more nator Laura gracefully. Noon to Brandt will lead 1 p.m. Free; reseran exclusive vations required. underground, Conservatory behind-closedClassroom, U.S. doors investigaBotanic Garden, tion of the estate. 100 Maryland Highlights will Ave. SW. 202-225include a fallout 8333. shelter construct■ Friday, ed by owner Sept. 30: Peter Armistead Peter Stratton, senior vice president and Photo courtesy of Tudor Place 3rd at the height of the Cold War, director of accesTudor Place will host a rare tour the so-called sibility compliance on Oct. 8 of the tunnels and “dungeon,” and and consulting the kitchen’s trapwith Steven Winter trapdoors beneath the historic Georgetown estate. doors and other Associates, will hidden spaces discuss “Fair Housing — Are You Covered?”, regarding under the historic 5.5-acre Georgetown estate. 2 to 4 p.m. $25. Meet at the the Fair Housing Amendments Act of Visitor Center, Tudor Place Historic 1988 and other federal laws that require that newly constructed multifam- House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. ily residential buildings be designed and tudorplace.org/programs. ■ Monday, Oct. 10: Perry Frank, constructed to provide access to people founding director of “D.C. Murals: with disabilities. Noon to 1 p.m. $25; Spectacle and Story,” and Cory Stowers, free for members of the District Architecture Center or the American See Calendar/Page RE17

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CALENDAR From Page RE16 project associate, will discuss the development of the city’s street murals through all eight wards from 1970 through today. Noon. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202994-5200. ■Thursday, Oct. 13: The National Building Museum will host a talk on “Spotlight on Design: SHoP, LEVER Architecture, Arup.� Representatives of the three firms will discuss the benefits of tall timber construction, the latest innovation in building technologies. 6:30 to 8 p.m. $10 to $20; reservations required. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. ■Friday, Oct. 14: Horticulturist, garden writer and lecturer Vincent Simeone will discuss “The Autumn Garden,� about how to use woody plants that possess interesting fall foliage, fruit and bark interest. Simeone will highlight plants ideal for the home landscape. Noon to 1 p.m. Free; reservations required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■Saturday, Oct. 15: The Petworth Library will host a “Home Buying 101 Workshop.� The training session will explore the process of buying a home from start to finish, as well as how to stay on track as a responsible homeowner. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. ■Saturday, Oct. 15: The Big Build — a hands-on family festival of tools, trucks and construction — will offer opportunities to create an architectural masterpiece, try unique woodworking tools, construct a Lego skyscraper, see timber soar in the Great Hall and experience virtual reality welding. As part of the event, plumbers, ironworkers, landscape architects, woodworkers and

experts in many other fields will be on hand to discuss their professions and hobbies. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. ■Monday, Oct. 17: Author Patsy Mose Fletcher will discuss her book “Historically African-American Leisure Destinations Around Washington, D.C.,� about the history behind Washington’s forgotten era when African-Americans had to seek out venues where they could relax without the burden of racial oppression. Noon. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202994-5200. ■Saturday, Oct. 22: The Coalition for Smarter Growth will host a walking tour on “Van Ness: A New Spark,� about the Northwest neighborhood’s push for improvements such as safer conditions for pedestrians. The tour will include new additions such as the University of the District of Columbia Student Center, the art deco-inspired Park Van Ness development and the new WAMU offices. 10 a.m. to noon. Reservations required. smartergrowth.net/events. ■Wednesday, Oct. 26: Isabelle Gournay, an associate professor of architectural history at the University of Maryland, will discuss “Cosmopolitan Architecture and Interior Design in Japan: the Art Deco Interlude,� about the start of Japanese architecture’s ascending trajectory as today’s design powerhouse — the Gournay result of the country’s love affair with art deco and the resulting exchanges between native and Western architects and interior designers. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. $7 to $20. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-686-5807. ■Wednesday, Oct. 26: Storyteller

and author Susan Strauss will discuss “The Tree With Golden Apples: Agricultural Wisdom in Traditional Myths.� 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■Saturday, Oct. 29: The Coalition for Smarter Growth will host a walking tour on “East U Street: Tiny Neighborhood, Big Change,� about the area at the east end of U Street and north of Shaw that includes projects such as the Atlantic Plumbing building with striking modern-industrial architecture. 10 a.m. to noon. Reservations required. smartergrowth.net/events. ■Tuesday, Nov. 1: The Garden Conservancy will present an illustrated talk on “Larry Weaner’s Revolutionary Landscapes,� featuring one of North America’s leading landscape designers who is known for combining ecological restoration with the traditions of fine garden design. Weaner is author of “Garden Revolution: How Our Landscapes Can Be a Source Weaner of Environmental Change.� 7 p.m. $25; $20 for members of the Garden Conservancy or Friends of American University Arboretum and Gardens. Abramson Family Founders Room, School of International Service Building, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 845-424-6500, ext. 212. ■Saturday, Nov. 5: Horticulturist Bill Johnson will lead a workshop on “Art Deco Floral Design,� an introduction to a unique style of floral design that was most popular in the 1920s and 1930s. Leveraging asymmetrical arrangements to emphasize shapes, angles and clean lines, the techniques highlight the beauty of exotic tropical flowers, foliage and stems in creative combinations. 10 a.m.

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and 1 p.m. $55 to $65. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-686-5807. ■Saturday, Nov. 5: The Art Deco Society of Washington will host an “Art Deco Walking Tour of Connecticut Avenue Apartments.� In a repeat of the group’s sold-out spring event, the tour of Cleveland Park and Woodley Park will spotlight buildings such as Tilden Gardens, The Broadmoor, Woodley Park Towers and the Kennedy-Warren. Details and registration information will be forthcoming at adsw.org. ■Wednesday, Nov. 30: The Smithsonian Associates will present an illustrated lecture by historian and urban

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Harry Wardman buildings flourish across D.C. By LEE STURTEVANT Current Correspondent

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n 1814, Washington watched the British burn the city’s premier residence — the White House. A century later, a British immigrant atoned for that insult by building 3,000 of D.C.’s finest residences — houses, apartments and hotels — that have remained prized homes for several generations. Clusters of row houses built by Harry Wardman still grace the streets of Georgetown, Woodley Park, Kalorama and Connecticut Avenue NW. Even the casual observer can recognize some of the hallmarks of his construction: large windows to let in light, well-crafted architectural details. and (in many neighborhoods) front porches. His apartment buildings — like The Dresden just south of the Taft Bridge, or the Wardman Tower above the Woodley Park Metro station — are also residential landmarks. These are the legacy of an entrepreneur who recognized the housing needs of a city whose population was exploding following the Civil War, and where large properties were being subdivided in the adjacent “county” beyond the city’s traditional boundary, Florida Avenue. “He saw opportunities and took them,” said Richard Longstreth, an American studies professor at George Washington University and a resident of Mount Pleasant. “The scale of his work is unusual for this area.” Wardman was known as ambitious, opportunistic and — being his own builder — skilled at attracting local financiers. His development strategies included buying and subdividing parcels of land of many sizes and shapes; owning his own lumberyard; using identical ornamental features; and building rows of simi-

lar houses. Born in 1871, Wardman left England at age 17 intending to sail to Australia. However, according to architectural historian James Goode, this stowaway was put off in New York, where he found work in a department store. He soon saw more potential further south. The man who would later claim to house 10 percent of the Washington’s population started as a carpenter in this city, purportedly in the Willard Hotel. When a new streetcar line was built up 14th Street NW, past the city limits of the early 1900s, Wardman took advantage of its extension and developed the neighborhood of Holmead Village in Columbia Heights. According to Wardman scholar and preservation historian Sally Berk, the original subdivision of 250 lots, at the time, was the largest development Washington had seen. The houses were set back from the street, with front porches, creating a sense of neighborhood. This distinct row house design, which Wardman employed often throughout the city, as well as the quality of construction and architectural details, are still selling points for homebuyers today.

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rooms during his renovations. On the second floor of Indique, restaurant owner Surfy Rahman admires the large windows that bring openness and light into the dining area. However, he noted, the space was just a shell when he and partner Chef K.N. Vinod acquired it, since the property had already been cleared of its residential character by a developer. During Wardman’s development days, his success was strongly tied to the architects he hired, to whom he gave significant latitude. Mihran Mesrobian — an Armenian architect trained in the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts in Istanbul — designed the Carlton Hotel on 16th Street NW, the Hay Adams House and many homes in Woodley Park. Nicholas Grimm designed row houses on Dumbarton and O streets in Georgetown and several on Biltmore Street in Kalorama. Albert Beers is credited with introducing front porches into row house plans, according to wardmanswashington.com, a DC Preservation League website that also contains a database of Wardman buildings in Washington. In Northwest, Beers designed homes in Kalorama on Bancroft Place and Belmont Road, a cluster in the 2800 block of Connecticut Avenue, on Dent Place in Georgetown, and several freestanding homes on Woodley Road. Beers is especially recognized for the rounded shape of The Dresden, an apartment house that follows the curve of Connecticut Avenue at the south end of the Taft Bridge. At the other end of the bridge, he built Wardman’s own residence at Connecticut Avenue and Woodley

Road. However, even there, it seems that Wardman could not resist his instinct as a developer: When his wife was in Paris, he razed this residence ­— vacating it in 48 hours as servants removed the furnishings, according to James Goode in “Capital Losses,” an extensive chronicle of Washington’s architectural history. Where his house stood, Wardman built the Wardman Tower, which still stands above the Woodley Park Metro station and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Once home to many politicians and celebrities, such as the Eisenhowers, the Lyndon Johnsons and Marlene Dietrich, its exterior has been refurbished; signs advertise “32 Rare Historic Homes”; and a website, wardmantower.com, describes its completely renovated and contemporary interior. At one time, the Wardman Park Hotel stood next to the Tower on Woodley Road. It opened in 1918, designed to resemble The Homestead in Virginia where Wardman played golf. The property was later demolished in 1977 and is now the site of the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. Wardman went bankrupt during the crash of 1929, losing, among other properties, his prized Wardman Park Hotel. But being the ambitious optimist he was, he continued to build homes until his death in 1938. He also gave the land for — and in 1931, built — the British Embassy at 3100 Massachusetts Ave. NW, thereby coming full circle by bringing the land of his birth to his adopted country.

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Wednesday SEPTEMBER 21 Discussions and lectures â– Lauren Collins, a New Yorker staff writer based in Europe since 2010, will discuss her first book “When in French: Love in a Second Language.â€? Joining Collins will be New York Times political feature writer Jason Horowitz. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. â– LaTisha Winston, professor of fashion design and merchandising at Marymount University and a mentor with the D.C. Fashion Incubator, will discuss the business side of the fashion industry. 7 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. Film â– The Avalon Theatre’s “French CinĂŠmathèqueâ€? series will show French screenwriter Thomas Bidegain’s directorial debut “Les Cowboys,â€? in which an Old West enthusiast in modern-day France embarks on an odyssey to track down his daughter who eloped and converted to Islam. 8 p.m. $9.25 to $12.25. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-3464. Thursday, Sept. 22 Thursday SEPTEMBER 22 Children’s program â– The Georgetown Library’s September film series on “Jungles and Safariâ€? will feature “George of the Jungleâ€? (for ages 4 through 12). 4 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. Concerts â– An American roots concert series will feature blues musician Bobby Thompson. 3 to 5 p.m. Free. Conservatory Terrace, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. â– Vocalist Queen Esther and her group the Blue Crowns will perform “Black Americana,â€? a blend of jazz,

blues and soul music. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. â– Grace Episcopal Church’s “Music on the Lawnâ€? series will feature Cloudburst performing “vocaleseâ€? a la Manhattan Transfer and Lambert, Hendricks & Ross. Attendees are invited to bring a picnic supper or buy refreshments from Dog Tag Bakery and Pinstripes concessionaires. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; music from 6 to 7:15 p.m. $10 donation suggested. Grace Episcopal Church, 1041 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-3337100. â– Guitarist Paul Pieper will perform jazz works. 7 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. The Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Road NW. pottershousedc.org. â– St. Louis singer-songwriter Beth Bombara will perform elegantly crafted Americana inspired by artists ranging from Gillian Welch to Laura Veirs. 7:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■“Strings Meet Gamelan: Chamber Music From Indonesiaâ€? will feature the Momenta Quartet, Indonesian vocalist Ubiet, soprano Tony Arnold and the Richmond-based group Gamelan Raga Kusuma. 7:30 p.m. Free; tickets required. Dorothy Betts Theatre, Marvin Center, George Washington University, 800 21st St. NW. gwutickets.com. â– Chicago-based band the Main Squeeze will perform a musical gumbo of funk, soul and rock with intricate jams and powerful vocals. 9 p.m. $12 to $15. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures â– The Cottage Conversation series will feature Candice Hooper, author of “Lincoln’s Generals’ Wives: Four Women Who Influenced the Civil War — for Better and for Worse,â€? about the influential lives of Jessie FrĂŠmont, Nelly McClellan, Ellen Sherman and Julia Grant. Joining

Thursday, SEPTEMBER 22 ■Film: The American Pakistan Foundation will host a screening of Iara Lee’s new film “K2 and the Invisible Footmen,� about the unsung efforts to the indigenous porters who for decades have facilitated the ascent of the Earth’s second-highest mountain. A postscreening discussion on development issues will feature Genevieve Walsh, founder and CEO of the Iqra Fund; Abdul Malik, regional adviser for the Aga Khan Foundation; and moderator Amber Jamil, executive director of the American Pakistan Foundation. 6 to 8:30 p.m. $5; free for students. Reservations required. Rome Auditorium, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, 1740 Massachusetts Ave. NW. k2dc.eventbrite.com. Hooper in conversation will be C-SPAN’s Susan Swain. Reception at 6 p.m.; lecture at 6:30 p.m. $10 to $20. President Lincoln’s Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home, Upshur Street at Rock Creek Church Road NW. 202-688-3735. ■Artist and illustrator Robin Ha will discuss her graphic cookbook “Cook

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Korean!� and demonstrate a recipe from the book. 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. dclibrary.org/node/54155. ■Artist and former D.C. resident Kate McGraw — currently running as an independent for a seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives — will discuss what she has learned through her candidacy and how being an artist has informed her political thinking. 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Washington Project for the Arts, 2124 8th St. NW. wpadc.org. ■Christian Felber, a lecturer at the Vienna University of Economics and Business, will discuss his book “Change Everything: Creating an Economy for the Common Good.� 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. The Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Road NW. pottershousedc.org. ■Amanda Moniz, author of “From Empire to Humanity: The American Revolution and the Origins of Humanitarianism,� will discuss the history of philanthropy in early America, and Corinne Cannon, founder of the DC Diaper Bank, will elaborate on how philanthropy continues to shape local communities. 6:30 p.m. Donations will benefit the DC Diaper Bank; reservations required. East City Bookshop, 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. eastcitybookshop.com. ■The Embassy of Sweden will host a talk by Swedish novelist and playwright Jonas Hassen Khemiri about his new book, “Everything I Don’t Remember.� 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. House of Sweden, 2900 K St. NW. swedenabroad.com/washington. ■Writer and journalist Candice Millard, author of “River of Doubt� and “Destiny of the Republic,� will discuss her book “Hero of the Empire: The Boer War, a Daring Escape and the Making of Winston Churchill,� which recounts a little-known harrowing episode in the life of the legendary leader that crystallized his vision and worldview. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■The Tenleytown Memoir & Essay Writing Club, an informal group of adult writing enthusiasts, will meet with facilitator Maura Policelli. 7 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. ■Zarqa Nawaz — author of her comedic memoir “Laughing All the Way to the Mosque� and creator of the TV show “Little Mosque of the Prairie,� which premiered to record ratings on CBC in 2007 as the world’s first sitcom about a Muslim community living in the west — will discuss “Islam & Comedy� in conversation with Manal Omar, associate vice president of the U.S. Institute of Peace. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets 5th & K, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. ■“Family Feuds: American Jews and Israel� will feature Dov Waxman, co-director of the Middle East Center at Northeastern University and author of “Trouble in the Tribe: The American Jewish Conflict over Israel�; Michael Barnett, professor of international

affairs and political science at George Washington University and author of “The Star and the Stripes: A History of the Foreign Policies of American Jews�; and Yaron Gamburg, minister of public diplomacy at the Embassy of Israel. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations required. Abramson Family Founders Room, School of International Service Building, American University, Nebraska and New Mexico avenues NW. american.edu/cas/ israelstudies. Films ■The Korean Cultural Center’s K-Cinema series will present Park Jinpyo’s 2015 romantic comedy “Love Forecast,� about an elegant TV weather reporter by day who transforms into a tough, foulmouthed drinker off-camera. Appetizer social at 6 p.m.; film at 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Korean Cultural Center, 2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW. KoreaCultureDC.org. ■The Cleveland Park Library will present the documentary “Aunt Betty and Fort Stevens,� about Elizabeth Thomas, a free woman of color who owned land in D.C. during the 19th century. A discussion with local film producer Marvin T. Jones and a presentation by re-enactor Patricia Tyson will follow. 7 p.m. Free. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-3080. ■The 2016 DC Chinese Film Festival — featuring more than 60 documentary, narrative, experimental and animated films from eight countries and regions — will present Wu Tianming’s film “Song of the Phoenix,� about the life and trials of a young suona apprentice. 8 p.m. $12; reservations required. Landmark’s E Street Cinema, 555 11th St. NW. dccff.org/ticketing.html. The festival will continue at Landmark’s E Street Cinema and the Naval Heritage Center through Sunday. Performance ■Singer-songwriter Yusuf/Cat Stevens will present “A Cat’s Attic,� a night of songs and storytelling. 8 p.m. $99 to $250. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Special events ■Tudor Place Historic House and Garden will host a book launch to celebrate publication of “Tudor Place: America’s Story Lives Here,� produced in collaboration with the White House Historical Society to commemorate the Georgetown site’s 2016 bicentennial. 5 to 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. ■The Georgetown Library will host an “Adult Coloring� event. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. Friday,SEPTEMBER Sept. 23 Friday 23 Children’s programs ■Children’s author and illustrator Aaron Becker will present his wordless book “Return,� the conclusion of his “Journey� trilogy, which features elaborate watercolors and dastardly crayon thieves, dignified royals and loyal friends (for ages 5 to 8). 10:30 a.m. Free. PoliSee Events/Page 37

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Events Entertainment Continued From Page 36 tics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ Mr. Lilo will present an interactive, bilingual musical performance on his guitar. 11 a.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-6713122. ■ Singer-songwriter Marsha Goodman-Wood will present “Marsha’s Musikgarten,” featuring original familyfriendly “kindie” music — indie rockinfused songs for kids. 11 a.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. Concerts ■ The “Live! Concert Series on the Plaza” series will feature the Beach Bumz Band performing works by Jimmy Buffett, the Beach Boys, Bob Marley and more. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Free. Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-312-1300. ■ The Friday Noon Concert series will kick off the fall season with a performance by the Daraja Woodwind Quartet. Noon. Free. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. 202-331-7282, ext. 3. ■ Nicholas Will of Steubenville, Ohio, will present an organ recital. 12:15 p.m. Free. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-797-0103. ■ The Friday Music Series will present soprano Marlissa Hudson (shown) and pianist Marvin Mills performing Margaret Bonds’ musical settings of texts by Langston Hughes, including some unpublished works that were until recently presumed lost. A Q&A with the performers will follow. 1:15 p.m. Free. McNeir Auditorium, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. 202-6872787. ■ Composer, pianist, singer and actor Mark G. Meadows — who recently starred in “Jelly’s Last Jam” at Signature Theatre — will perform a blend of jazz, gospel, R&B, rock and rap music. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Three-man acoustic group the Darkest Timeline will perform. 8 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■ “Overture: New Student Showcase” will feature monologues, scenes and song presented by members of American University’s class of 2020 about their insecurities, passions and ambitions. 8 p.m. $5. Greenberg Theatre, American University, 4200 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-885-2587. The performance will repeat Saturday at 8 p.m. ■ The quartet Nth Power, who claim New Orleans as their spiritual home, will perform celebratory funky and soulful tunes, and D.C.-based 8 Ohms Band will play horn-heavy funk, with a taste of go-go. 9 p.m. $15 to $18. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■ Anna Celenza, professor of music at Georgetown University, and Tammy L. Kernodle, professor of music at Miami University in Ohio, will discuss the exhi-

bition “Margaret Bonds & Langston Hughes: A Musical Friendship” in conjunction with an afternoon concert of Bonds’ musical settings of Hughes’ texts. 10:30 a.m. Free. Murray Room, Lauinger Library, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. 202-687-7446 ■ Philip Smith, a former Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan, will present a weaving demonstration and discussion of the future of the Bamiyan Weaving Project, which supports weavers in a mountainous province of central Afghanistan. Noon. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-5200. ■ Kelly Fox, acting supervisory park ranger for interpretation at the C&O Canal National Historical Park, will discuss “Catching the First Blooms,” about ongoing efforts to capture information on spring flowering plants in the hopes of observing trends over time. Noon to 1 p.m. Free; reservations required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-2258333. ■ A discussion on “(N)ever Closer Union: The Twilight of the European Project?” will feature Jeffrey Anderson, professor and director of the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University; Sinan Ciddi, visiting assistant professor and executive director of the Institute for Turkish Studies at Georgetown University; Abraham Newman, associate professor and director of the Mortara Center for International Studies at Georgetown University; and Sylvia Önder, teaching professor of Turkish at Georgetown College. Noon to 2 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 241, Bunn Intercultural Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. cgesevents@georgetown.edu. ■ The Hay-Adams Author Series will feature a luncheon and discussion with Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham, author of “Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush.” Noon to 2 p.m. $85; reservations required. Top of the Hay, The Hay-Adams Hotel, 800 16th St. NW. hayadams.com. ■ Dr. Peter Kramer — author, social critic and a professor of medicine at Brown University — will discuss his book “Ordinarily Well: The Case for Antidepressants.” 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. ■ Jonathan Tepperman, managing editor of Foreign Affairs, will discuss his book “The Fix: How Nations Survive and Thrive in a World in Decline,” which presents an upbeat look at how some of today’s seemingly intractable problems — terrorism, corruption, and economic and political stagnation — are being successfully addressed in Canada, Brazil, Indonesia and elsewhere. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Festival ■ The National Museum of African American History and Culture will present “Freedom Sounds: A Community Celebration,” featuring musical performances, dance, spoken word, oral history activities and more. Noon to 5 p.m. Free admission. Washington Monument

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the years before the Civil War, will open tomorrow at the Embassy of Canada and continue through the end of the year. Located at 501 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, the embassy is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 202-682-1740. ■ “Isfahan,” presenting a collection of collaborative paintings by Rashin Kheiriyeh and Sina Nayeri that provide a window into the world of Persian art and literature, will open Thursday at Syra Arts with an artists’ reception from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibit will continue through Oct. 6. Located in Canal Square at 1054 31st St. NW in Suite A, the gallery is open by appointment only. 703-944-3824. ■ “Humor Heals,” a group show of humorous artworks, will open Friday at Zenith Gallery with an artists’ reception from 5 to 9 p.m. There will be an additional artists’ reception Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m., and the show will continue through Oct 29. Located at 1429 Iris St. NW, the gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. 202783-2963. ■ Long View Gallery will open an exhibit of new works by Jason Wright, including lighthouses and a vibrant color palette, with a reception Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The show will continue through Oct. 23. Located at 1234 9th St. NW, the gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. 202-232-4788. ■ “Art and Wellness: Creative Aging,” featuring artwork by older adults from Iona Senior Services’ Wellness & Arts Center in collaboration with the Phillips Collection, will grounds, 17th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. nmaahc.si.edu. The festival will continue Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m., with a concert on Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. featuring Living Colour, Public Enemy and the Roots and a concert on Sunday featuring Experience Unlimited, Meshell Ndegeocello and a special guest to be announced. Films ■ “Games, Lunch and a Movie” will feature a screening of “Our Town,” starring Paul Newman. Games at 11 a.m.; lunch at noon; film at 1 p.m. Free; reservations required by Sept. 21 for lunch. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7703. ■ The Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital will present the D.C. theatrical premiere of “Command and Control,” about the deadly “human error” that led to a little-known accident at the Titan II missile complex in Damascus, Ark., in 1980. A discussion with Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Robert Kenner will follow. 7:15 p.m. $12; reservations required. Landmark’s E Street Cinema, 555 11th St. NW. dceff.org/film/command-and-control. Performances and readings ■ The Second City will present “Free Speech! (While Supplies Last),” an irreverent look at America’s electoral insanity. 6:30 and 9 p.m. $25 to $30. Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-633-3030. ■ Artists Rachel Turner, Mariana Bar-

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An exhibit at the Embassy of Canada features portraits of the descendants of American slaves who fled to Canada prior to the Civil War.

open Sunday and continue through Dec. 11. Located at 1600 21st St. NW, the Phillips Collection is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday until 8:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission on weekends costs $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students; it is free for ages 18 and younger. Admission during weekdays is free. 202-387-2151. ■ “Myrtle Katzen & Group 93-2016,” highlighting artworks by American University professors, alumni and guests and honoring artist Myrtle Katzen, will open Tuesday at the Katzen Rotunda Gallery and continue through Oct. 23. A reception will take place Oct. 1 from 2 to 5 p.m. Located at 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, the center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 202-885-1300. ■ “District Walls,” featuring murals painted throughout D.C. by artists from Poland, New York, Maryland, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia and Ukraine, began Monday. Presented by Art Whino, the murals will be completed by Sept. 30. A reception will be held Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at a mural location to be announced. For details and to RSVP for the reception, visit artwhino.com/exhibitions.

ros, Emilia Kawashima and Kaya Simonson of the contemporary dance group Errant Movement will perform Turner’s choreography, incorporating technical dance with pedestrian gestures and using unexpected movement patterns and ideas. 7 p.m. Free. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7257. ■ The Lannan Center author series will feature readings by Marlon James (shown), winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize for “A Brief History of Seven Killings”; John Freeman, originator of Freeman’s anthology; and Aminatta Forna, Lannan Foundation visiting chair and award-winning author. 7 p.m. Free. Copley Formal Lounge, Copley Hall, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. lannan.georgetown.edu. ■ Rabble Crew Productions will present “How To … Sex Education: 8 One Acts in 2 Weekends,” featuring four original shows each weekend and a posse of D.C.-based playwrights, directors and actors. 7:30 p.m. $10 to $15. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-4627833. The performance will repeat Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Special events ■ Chef Rissa Miller will present a cooking class and three-course dinner with a focus on spaghetti all’amatriciana, a dish invented in the town that was at the epicenter of the recent earthquake in Italy. Proceeds will benefit the Italian American Relief Fund. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. $100; reservations suggested. Via Umbria, 1525 Wisconsin

Ave. NW. viaumbria.com/events. ■ Alliance Française de Washington will host its second annual fashion show and silent auction, “Beyond the Little Black Dress,” featuring local and international designers and fashion artists. Proceeds will benefit the group’s cultural programs. 6:30 p.m. $55 to $195. Alliance Française de Washington, 2142 Wyoming Ave. NW. francedc.org. ■ Yogi, mystic and visionary Sadhguru, founder of the Isha Foundation, will share insights into various aspects of life, ranging from the mundane to the ultimate. 7 p.m. $23 to $303. National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. thenationaldc.org/events. Tour ■ “Historic & Growing,” a guided garden tour, will trace two centuries of landscape history reflected in 5.5 acres of heritage trees, heirloom plants and flowers, and abundant English boxwood. 11 to 11:45 a.m. $10; free for members. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. Saturday, Sept. 24 Saturday SEPTEMBER 24 Children’s programs ■ “Saturday Morning at the National” will feature Bright Star Theatre’s production of “Alice in Wonderland.” 9:30 and 11 a.m. Free; reservations suggested. Helen Hayes Gallery, National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. thenationaldc.org/events. ■ Alliance Française de Washington will present “Heure du conte,” an interactive storytime in French. 11:30 a.m. to noon. Free; reservations required. Alliance Française de Washington, 2142 Wyoming Ave. NW. francedc.org. See Events/Page 38

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Continued From Page 37 ■ Swedish artist and art teacher Karin Lithell will hold an arts and crafts workshop for children. Noon to 3 p.m. Free. Embassy of Sweden, 2900 K St. NW. swedenabroad.com/washington. ■ A park ranger will lead a planetarium program about the season’s brightest stars, planets and constellations (for ages 5 and older). 1 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. The program will repeat Sunday at 1 p.m. ■ In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, children will hear a story about the Dolores Huerta and then create a special piece of art. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. The program will repeat Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. ■ The House of Sweden will host a weekly storytime for children and families to experience Swedish children’s literature. 2 p.m. Free. House of Sweden, 2900 K St. NW. swedenabroad.com/ washington. ■ A park ranger will lead a planetarium program about the solar system, the Milky Way and other deep space objects (for ages 7 and older). 4 to 4:45 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. The program will repeat Sunday at 4 p.m. Classes and workshops ■ Contemplative Outreach’s Maryland-D.C. chapter will present a workshop on the meditation practice “Centering Prayer,” with no previous experience required. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $50. Church of the Annunciation, 3810 Massachusetts Ave. NW. comwcp.org. ■ Art historian Lawrence Butler will lead a class on “The Imperial Splendor of Ottoman Arts.” 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. $90 to $140. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-6333030. ■ Botanical illustrator Marjorie Leggitt will present an art workshop on “Chrysanthemum, the Queen of Fall Flowers.” 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $150 to $175. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■ Daughters of the American Revolution genealogist Tom Ragusin will present “Genealogy 101 Class: New York Military Records.” 10 a.m. Free; reservations required. National Officers Club Assembly Room, Daughters of the American Revolution Headquarters, 1776 D St. NW. darsept24.eventbrite.com. ■ Self-published author Monica Bhide will lead a seminar on “Self-Publishing: A Practical Guide for Writers.” 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $45 to $60. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive 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. ■ Yoga Activist will present a class for beginners. 11 a.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202243-1188. ■ Colors of Happiness Coaching and Healing facilitator Florencia Fuensalida will present “Living in Harmony: A Revitalizing Guided Meditation to Find Daily Joy and Balance.” 11:30 a.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3122. ■ The Kreeger Museum will host an

outdoor yoga session led by veteran instructor Jeneen Piccuirro. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. $15, which includes museum admission. Kreeger Museum, 2401 Foxhall Road NW. 202-337-3050. ■ The Cleveland Park Historical Society and the D.C. Preservation League will host a workshop on energy efficiency for older homes with Nakita Reed, a managing member of Encore Sustainable Design, and John Sandor, an architectural historian and historic building window repair specialist. 2 to 4 p.m. Free; registration requested. Cleveland Park Congregational Church, 3400 Lowell St. NW. dcpreservation.org. ■ A workshop on digital estate planning will focus on what happens to your digital photos, files, and accounts after death, and how you can protect the priceless memories on your computer, phone, social media accounts and email. 2 p.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-6713122. ■ Bahman Aryana of Rendezvous Tango will present “Library Tango Practica.” 2:30 p.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202727-0321. Concerts ■ Musicians Joy Ike and Rachel Joy will perform. 7 to 10 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. The Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Road NW. pottershousedc.org. ■ Jazz@Wesley will present a concert by the Brazilian jazz group Origem. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $7 to $10; free for ages 12 and younger. Wesley United Methodist Church, 5312 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-5144, ext. 325. ■ “Rock the City,” a benefit concert in support of the Carter Barron Amphitheatre and Rock Creek Park trails, will feature Rare Essence, Carolyn Malachi, Terrence Richburg and Javier Starks. 7 to 10 p.m. $25. Carter Barron Amphitheatre, 16th Street and Colorado Avenue NW. musicatthemonument.com. ■ Rhode Island singer-songwriter Marc Douglas Berardo will perform songs about circus retirees, New York debutantes, hard-nosed fishermen, expatriates in rum bars and other characters of the great American sound. 8 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■ The Capital Hearings will present “Revolutions & Revelations: The Music of Political Change,” featuring music by William Byrd, Duke Ellington, Lin-Manuel Miranda (of “Hamilton”), Pete Seeger, Jean Sibelius, Sweet Honey in the Rock and U2, as well as the world premiere of Charles Perryman’s “Demagogue,” winner of the Capital Hearings’ 2016 Young Composers Competition. 8 p.m. $20 to $25. First Congregational United Church of Christ, 945 G St. NW. thecapitalhearings.com. ■ Baltimore’s Talking Heads tribute band Psycho Killers and Maryland’s progressive classical music group Rockville Strings will perform. 9 p.m. $15 to $17. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■ Saxophonist Brad Linde and guitarist Josh Walker will present “Tomorrow Is the Question! The Music of Ornette Coleman.” 9 p.m. $20 to $28. Atlas

Saturday, SEPTEMBER 24 ■ Festival: The 2016 Library of Congress National Book Festival will feature more than 100 authors of books in all genres and for all ages, including Kwame Alexander, Annette Gordon-Reed, Stephen King, Salman Rushdie, Joyce Carol Oates, Colson Whitehead (shown) and Newt Gingrich. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Free. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW. loc.gov/bookfest. Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. Discussions and lectures ■ Collector Anil Menon will discuss his journey in collecting Baluchi tribal rugs over the past two decades. 10:30 a.m. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-5200. ■ “People and Stories: Reading Deeply in Community,” a four-session reading and discussion series, will explore short stories covering a range of topics. 1 to 4:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 215, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. ow.ly/yzHq303dUq6. The series will continue Oct. 2, Oct. 22 and Nov. 5. ■ In honor of Banned Books Week, the History/Biography Book Club will discuss “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou. 3 p.m. Free. Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library, 7420 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-541-6100. Family programs and festivals ■ Miller Jeanne Minor and the Friends of Peirce Mill will host “Run of the Mill,” a chance to see Washington’s only surviving gristmill in action. The day’s events will also feature children’s activities, including crafts based on milling. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Peirce Mill, Tilden Street and Beach Drive NW. 202895-6070. ■ “Art All Night: Made in DC” — an overnight arts festival in seven District neighborhoods with Main Street groups — will feature local artists and collectives while bringing visual and performing arts such as painting, photography, sculpture, crafts, fashion, music, dance, theater, film and poetry to indoor and outdoor public and private spaces, including businesses. 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. Free. Various venues in the participating neighborhoods of Congress Heights, Dupont Circle, H Street NE, North Capitol, Shaw, Tenleytown and Van Ness. artallnightdc.com. Films ■ As part of Art House Theater Day, the Avalon Theatre’s Weekend Family

Matinee series will feature “Time Bandits,” Terry Gilliam’s 1981 classic fantasy film about time travel and a crime spree involving King Agamemnon (Sean Connery), Robin Hood (John Cleese) and Napoleon (Ian Holm). 10 a.m. $7 to $12.25. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-3464. ■ “Shakespeare as Cinematic Experiment: 1908-1921” will feature a screening of short adaptations of Shakespeare’s plays, released by the Vitagraph Co. of America from 1908 to 1912. Anthony Guneratne, film historian and Shakespeare studies specialist, will provide commentary. 2:30 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-842-6799. Performances and readings ■ The U.S. Botanic Garden will host the musical “Flowers Stink,” about finding the best of nature in the most unlikely places. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free. National Garden Amphitheater, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■ MiMi Zannino, poet-in-residence with the Maryland State Arts Council and a Chautauqua actor-scholar, will perform a one-woman play about poet Emily Dickinson’s last visit to D.C. in 1855. 2 to 4 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■ The In Series will present “Who’s the Boss?,” a rollicking double bill of short comic opera, pairing Pergolesi’s “La Serva Padrona” (in English) with Gilbert & Sullivan’s “Trial by Jury.” 3 p.m. $22 to $42. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. The performance will repeat Sunday at 7 p.m. ■ The Petworth Jazz Project will present a children’s performance, from 5 to 5:45 p.m.; a Petworth Dance Project performance by Classical Ballet Theatre and National Hand Dance Association, from 6 to 6:45 p.m.; and a jazz concert by composer, pianist, singer and actor Mark G. Meadows (shown), from 7 to 8 p.m. Lawn, Petworth Recreation Center, 8th and Taylor streets NW. petworthjazzproject.com. ■ Culture Shock, Washington DC will present “Volume III,” featuring works by D.C. choreographers. 8 p.m. $20 to $25. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600. The performance will repeat Sunday at 2 and 7 p.m. ■ British political satirist Andy Zaltzman will perform, addressing audience queries, complaints, demands and general gripes. 8 p.m. $22.50 to $27.50. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-987-6487. Special events ■ The third annual Freedom 5K, a fundraiser for President Lincoln’s Cottage featuring Olympic champion and running icon Joan Benoit Samuelson, will feature a cross-country event through the 250-acre Armed Forces Retirement Home campus, where President Abraham Lincoln and his family resided during his presidency. 9 to 11 a.m. $35. President Lincoln’s Cottage, Upshur Street and Rock Creek Church Road NW. 202-829-0436. ■ Family Matters of Greater Washington will host its inaugural “5K Walk

for Camp” event on the Anacostia River Trail to raise awareness of the annual Send a Kid to Camp Campaign and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Camp Moss Hollow. Registration at 9 a.m.; walk starts at 10 a.m. $25. North Field, Anacostia Park, 1800 Anacostia Drive SE. familymattersdc.org. ■ A watch party will feature a live stream of the grand opening and dedication of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. 10 a.m. Free. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-3080. ■ A watch party will feature a live stream of the grand opening and dedication of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. 10 a.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-7270321. ■ The National Museum of Women in the Arts will offer free admission as part of Smithsonian magazine’s annual Museum Day Live. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free; tickets required. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. nmwa.org. ■ D.C.’s first Uncorked Wine Festival will feature more than 75 wineries with 200 grape varieties, gourmet food trucks, champagne bar, international wine market, artisanal food vendors, a video DJ and a photo booth. 5 to 9 p.m. $65 to $75. D.C. Armory, 2001 East Capitol St. SE. uncorkedwinefestivals. com/uncorked-dc. ■ Winners of the 2016 Peace Corps Storytelling Contest will share their experiences in Ecuador, Nicaragua, Swaziland, Togo, Tonga and Ukraine. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ The nonprofit group Lucky Dog Animal Rescue will host a Casino Night fundraiser, featuring craps, roulette, blackjack, Texas Hold ’em, a money wheel, a silent auction, an open bar, food, and Los Angeles rock band Gooding. Proceeds will benefit rescue dogs from rural, high-kill shelters. 7 to 11 p.m. $85 and up. The Hamilton, 600 14th St. NW. luckydoganimalrescue.org. ■ The Washington National Opera will host “Opera in the Outfield,” with a simulcast of Mozart’s classic romantic comedy “The Marriage of Figaro” broadcast live from the Kennedy Center Opera House to the high-definition NatsHD scoreboard. 7 p.m.; gates open at 5 p.m. Free. Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE. operaintheoutfield.org. Sporting event ■ D.C. United will play Orlando City SC. 7 p.m. $20 to $55. RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St. SE. 800-7453000. Walks and tours ■ As part of the annual WalkingTown DC event, Farleigh Earhart will lead a walking tour on “Tenleytown: The Village That Grew,” featuring visits to Fort Reno, the Grant Road Historic District and the Sears building. 10 a.m. to noon. Free; reservations required. Meet at Wisconsin Avenue and River Road NW near the Container Store. culturaltourismdc.org. Various tours throughout the city will continue through Sunday; the weekend’s See Events/Page 39

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Park, 23rd and S streets NW. 202-9390991. ■ The Phillips Collection’s music season will open with acclaimed mezzosoprano and D.C. native Denyce Graves making her Phillips debut accompanied by pianist Laura Ward. 4 p.m. $20 to $40. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/events. ■ The National Philharmonic Orchestra’s String Quartet — featuring violinists Leslie Silverfine and Laura Hilgeman Miller, violist Judy Silverman and cellist Elizabeth Peterson — will perform works by Haydn, Mozart, Dvorák, Alexander Glazunov and George Gershwin. 5 p.m. Free; donations will benefit the Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington. St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, 4201 Albemarle St. NW. columba.org. ■ Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends the Orioles will perform their signature R&B. 5 p.m. $22 to $25 for tickets with a $16 minimum. Mr. Henry’s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. mrhenrysdc.com. ■ Guest organist Paul Thomas from the Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul in Charleston, S.C., will present a recital of works by Demessieux, Whitlock and Vierne. 5:15 p.m. $10 donation suggested. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org. ■ The Howard University Gospel Choir, featuring students, alumni and community members, will perform energetic gospel music. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. Discussions and lectures ■ Joshua Partlow, The Washington Post’s Kabul bureau chief from 2009 to 2012, will discuss his book “A Kingdom of Their Own: The Family Karzai and the Afghan Disaster,” which details the U.S. involvement in Afghanistan, its relations with the Karzai family, and the mistakes and misunderstandings that frayed the partnership. Noon. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ New York-based psychiatrist and neuroscientist Amir Levine, co-author of “Attached,” will discuss “What Is Your Attachment Style?: Building Better Relationships Through Science.” 1 to 3 p.m. $30 to $45. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■ Nicole Salimbene, whose art explores themes of mindfulness and conflicts between the internal and external worlds, will discuss how she uses form and idea in her art to encourage contemplation and provoke dialogue. 1:30 p.m. Free. Luce Foundation Center, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■ Art collector Pamela J. Joyner — whose Joyner-Giuffrida Collection of Abstract Art is considered one of the most significant collections of contemporary work by African and African diaspora artists — will discuss her book “Four Generations,” which provides an overview of the most notable artists and movements of the last century and illus-

Sunday, SEPTEMBER 25 ■ Concert: The National Symphony Orchestra will present its Season Opening Gala Concert, featuring pianist Lang Lang (shown), R&B star Brian McKnight, jazz singer Nnenna Freelon, vocal sextet Take 6, composer Mervyn Warren and other guest performers. 8 p.m. $59 to $125. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. trations from her collection. Joining Joyner will be artists Leonardo Drew and Jennie C. Jones. 2 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■ Ceramic artist Judit Varga will discuss her work, including her focus on three shapes — circle, square and knot — that allow her to explore movement, transition and change. 2 to 3 p.m. Free. MacMillan Education Center, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■ Calvin Trillin — journalist, humorist, food writer, memoirist, novelist and, now, children’s poet — will share his new collection of verse “No Fair! No Fair! And Other Jolly Poems of Childhood,” which describes mundane elements of childhood, such as learning to tie shoelaces and collecting stuffed animals, with humor and joy. 2:30 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ Kari Mashos, a practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing, will present a talk on “Counteracting Terrorism: The Global Reach of Prayer.” 3 p.m. Free. Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-966-2565. ■ Sunil Khilnani, director of the India Institute at King’s College London and 7+( :25/' )$0286

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■ The National Gallery of Art will screen two rarely seen films: Béla Tarr’s “Macbeth” television play, filmed in a single take inside a Budapest castle; and Lav Diaz’s “The Day Before the End,” a fantasy about a 2050 rainstorm, the fiercest ever in the Philippines. 4 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-8426799. ■ A silent film series with Andrew Earle Simpson will feature “Show People,” a comedy by director King Vidor. 4 p.m. $20. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993.

Festivals ■ The 14th annual Turkish Festival will feature cuisine, music, dancing, Turkish coffee, fortune reading, cultural exhibits, a bazaar and children’s activities. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free admission. Pennsylvania Avenue between 12th and 14th streets NW. turkishfestival.org. ■ All Hallows Guild will present “Fall Garden Day at the National Cathedral,” featuring croquet and other games on the lawn; Q&A sessions with garden docents; food for sale from Rocklands Barbeque; a Herb Cottage mini-cart with specialty jam, tea and other gifts for sale; and free tote bags and “Color the Cathedral Close” coloring books. Noon to 4 p.m. Free admission. Bishop’s Garden and Lawn, Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. allhallowsguild.org.

Performances and readings ■ Stillhouse Press and the Santa Fe Writers Project will present readings by four of their writers: Bryan Borland (shown), author of the poetry collection “DIG”; Matthew Fogarty, author of “Maybe Mermaids & Robots Are Lonely: Stories”; Elizabeth Hazen, author of the poetry collection “Chaos Theories”; and Stephen G. Eoannou, author of the short story collection “Muscle Cars.” 5 p.m. Free. Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. NW. upshurstreetbooks.com. ■ The Mid-Atlantic Benning Reader’s Series will feature authors Alice Mattison, Danuta Hinc, William Vandegrift and Martha Wolfe. 7 to 9:30 p.m. $10 cover includes libations and nibbles. Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. NW. upshurstreetbooks.com. ■ Petworth Citizen will host a comedy showcase. 8 to 10 p.m. Free. Reading Room, Petworth Citizen, 829 Upshur St. NW. petworthcitizen.com.

Films ■ “Mujeres de Cine: Traveling Spanish Film Showcase Made by Women” will present a screening and discussion of “Rastros de Sándalo” (“Traces of Sandalwood”), about two sisters in Bollywood and a Barcelona biology lab, directed by Maria Ripoli with an allfemale crew. A post-screening talk will feature actress Aina Clotet. 3 to 5:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-783-5000.

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and the Goethe-Institut Washington will host a P3 Game Jam where local game developers will present their collaborations on new, interactive digital games related to privacy, followed by an opportunity for the audience to try the games. Chris Totten, game artist in residence at the Game Lab, will serve as moderator. 5 to 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Goethe-Institut Washington, Suite 3, 1990 K St. NW. goetheinstitutwashington.eventbrite.com.

Concert ■The “Live! Concert Series on the Plaza� series will feature the Average White Band performing classic rock/ soul. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Free. Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-312-1300.

Walk â– A park ranger will lead a two-mile “Centennial Hikeâ€? highlighting the diversity of the National Park Service’s attractions, including historic homes, battlefields and natural wonders. 10 a.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6000. Monday, Sept. 26 Monday SEPTEMBER 26 Children’s programs â– Children’s performer Marsha Goodman-Wood will present “Rise + Rhyme,â€? a performance series for ages 5 and younger. 9:30 to 11 a.m. $5 per child. Busboys and Poets Takoma, 235 Carroll St. NW. 202-726-0856. â– Janet Nolan and Thomas Gonzalez will discuss their book “Seven and a Half Tons of Steel,â€? which tells the story of how one piece of the wreckage of the World Trade Center collapse on 9/11 — a beam from one of the towers — became a symbol of hope (for ages 7 to 10). 10:30 a.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. Classes and workshops â– A “Look Good ‌ Feel Betterâ€? program for women cancer patients in active treatment will explore how to combat appearance-related treatment side effects with a trained cosmetologist demonstrating how to cope with skin changes and hair loss. 1 to 3 p.m. Free. Conference Room 4, Renaissance Building, Sibley Memorial Hospital, 5255 Loughboro Road NW. 202-243-2320. â– The West End Interim Library will host an all-levels yoga class. 6 p.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522

Discussions and lectures ■Estella M. Chung, historian and curator at Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, will discuss her book “Living Artfully: At Home With Marjorie Merriweather Post.� Noon. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202994-5200. ■Paige Rozanski, a curatorial assistant at the National Gallery of Art, will discuss “Discoveries From the Dwan Gallery and Virginia Dwan Archives.� 12:10 and 1:10 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 6th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■The monthly Dupont Circle Village Live and Learn seminar will feature a talk by Philip Ziperman, director of the D.C. Office of Consumer Protection under Attorney General Karl Racine, on “Avoiding Scams, Identity Theft and Fraud.� 3:30 to 5 p.m. Free; reservations requested. St. Thomas’ Parish, 1772 Church St. NW. 202-234-2567. ■“U.S.-China Policy for the Next Administration� will feature keynote speaker Jim Steinberg, former U.S. deputy secretary of state. 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 602, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. go.gwu.edu/uschina2016. ■Joachim Fritz-Vannahme, director of the Bertelsmann Foundation’s “Europe’s Future� program, will discuss “How’s It Going, Germany? Where Is Europe Going? A German Perspective� on the European Union turmoil. 5:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. GoetheInstitut Washington, Suite 3, 1990 K St. NW. goetheinstitutwashington.eventbrite.

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com. ■Graphic artist Emory Douglas, former minister of culture and revolutionary artist for the Black Panther Party, will discuss 50 years of his revolutionary art and activism in the U.S. and abroad and its relevance to contemporary artists and activists. 6 to 7 p.m. Free. American University Museum, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. american.edu/calendar. ■Bill Ayers — activist, teacher, author and former University of Illinois professor — will discuss his book “Demand the Impossible: A Radical Manifesto,� an urgent call to action to foster social justice and speak out on behalf of the progressive agenda. 6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. ■“A Democracy Forum: What Have We Learned From the Ancient Greeks� will feature Stanford University professor and author Josiah Ober, historian and leadership consultant Brook Manville, journalist Markos Kounalakis, former ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis and University of Virginia political scientist Bill Antholis. 6:30 p.m. $25. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-857-7700. ■Edwin Smith, a biologist at the National Zoo, will discuss “Madagascar: A Lost World, Found.� 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $30 to $45. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-6333030. ■“Conversations on Contemporary Novels: National Book Critics Circle Award Winners� — a four-session course led by Lisbeth Strimple Fuisz, a lecturer in the English department at Georgetown University — will start with an examination of Kiran Desai’s 2006 book “The Inheritance of Loss.� 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. $25 to $35. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-6333030. The course will continue Oct. 24 (“Binocular Vision� by Edith Pearlman), Nov. 21 (“Americanah� by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie) and Dec. 19 (“A Constellation of Vital Phenomena� by Anthony Marra); registration for the full series costs $80 to $120. ■Israeli author Etgar Keret will discuss “Fiction Gets Real: Writing in Israel Today.� 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Abramson Family Founders Room, School of International Service Building, American University, Nebraska and New Mexico avenues NW. american.edu/cas/israelstudies. ■Actor, novelist and activist Alan Cumming will discuss his book “You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams: My Life in Stories and Pictures,� which combines witty, self-deprecating personal stories and his own photos into a scrapbook of off-stage portions of his life in show business. 7 p.m. $20 to $35. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org. ■“Debunking the Presidential Debate� — a panel discussion immediately after the season’s first presidential debate — will feature Bill Ayers, retired professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago; Jared A. Ball, journalist, educator and multimedia host; Medea Benjamin, co-founder of the women-led peace group Codepink and co-founder of the human rights group Global Exchange;

Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. Sporting events â– The Washington Capitals will play the Carolina Hurricanes in a preseason matchup. 7 p.m. $30 to $170. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000. â– The Washington Nationals will play the Arizona Diamondbacks. 7:05 p.m. $10 to $345. Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE. 888-632-6287. The series will continue Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. and Thursday at 1:05 p.m.

Monday, SEPTEMBER 26 ■Concert: Strathmore artist-inresidence and jazz guitarist Jan Knutson (shown) and fellow guitarist Steve Abshire will present a concert of classic standards plus originals, including tunes from Knutson’s latest album “Looking Both Ways.� 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. and Fatemeh Keshavarz, director of the Roshan Institute for Persian Studies at the University of Maryland at College Park. 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. Film ■In honor of Banned Books Week and families’ freedom to watch and discuss movie adaptations of frequently challenged children’s books, the Petworth Library will present the movie “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.� 4:30 p.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. Performances and readings ■The First Draft Reading Series will feature David Emerson Toney’s “Frankenstein: Dawn of a Monster,� a new dramatic interpretation that fuses events from Mary Shelley’s life with scenes inspired by her novel. 7:30 p.m. Free. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. 202-331-7282. ■Laugh Index Theatre will present “Improv Wars,� a friendly competition among improv troupes, with the audience voting for the winner. 7:30 p.m. $8 to $10. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-462-7833. ■The Visiting Writers Series will feature a reading by Jacqueline Woodson, author of the 2016 novel “Another Brooklyn,� the National Book Award-winning memoir-inverse “Brown Girl Dreaming� and more than 30 books for young readers. 8 p.m. Free. Board Room, Butler Pavilion, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-2973. Special event ■As a kickoff to the D.C. Public Library’s Banned Books Week, “Uncensored: Rayceen’s Reading Room: Reading, Regalness, Realness!� will feature author talks, poetry readings, dramatic monologues and other entertaining performances to highlight self-expression, cultural diversity and freedom of speech. 7 p.m. Free. Room A-5, Martin

Tuesday,SEPTEMBER Sept. 27 Tuesday 27 Children’s programs ■Novelist and children’s fiction writer Jewell Parker Rhodes, author of “Voodoo Dreams� and “Ninth Ward,� will speak about her book “Towers Falling,� the story of a Brooklyn fifth-grader who discovers the impact of 9/11 (ages 9 to 12). 10:30 a.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. Author-illustrator Christopher Myers will join Rhodes for a free talk at 7 p.m. in the store’s Children & Teens Department. ■In honor of Banned Books Week, the Palisades Library will present “James and the Giant Peach,� based on Roald Dahl’s book. 3:30 p.m. Free. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. 202-2823139. Classes and workshops ■A certified yoga instructor will lead a walk-in gentle yoga class targeted to ages 55 and older. 10 a.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■The Georgetown Library will present a walk-in yoga class practicing introductory viniyasa techniques. 11:30 a.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■Lindsey Crawford of Yoga District will present a yoga class. 1 p.m. Free. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288. ■Yoga Activist will present a class. 7:30 p.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. ■Instructor Diana Abdul will present a hatha yoga class. 7 p.m. Free. TenleyFriendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. Concerts ■Country singer-songwriter Arty Hill will perform. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Free. Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-3121300. ■As part of the Tuesday Concert Series, Canadian pianist Mayron Tsong will contrast music by Haydn and Ligeti 12:10 p.m. Free. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-347-2635. ■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. ■A double bill will feature Andy Frasco & the U.N., playing “party blues� with elements of soul, funk and rock, and Backbeat Underground, a new addition to D.C.’s funk scene. 8 p.m. $10. Gypsy See Events/Page 41

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Events Entertainment Continued From Page 40 Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■ The American Society on Aging will host a panel discussion on issues related to the rapidly aging workforce in the United States, including age stereotyping, demographics, obstacles and best practices. 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Free; reservations required. Community Room, Samuel J. Simmons NCBA Estates, 2801 14th St. NW. asaging.org. ■ “DC’s Historic Sites: Welcome to Georgetown,” a six-session lecture series, will feature National Park Service ranger Jeff Reardon discussing the Old Stone House, the oldest structure on its original foundation in D.C. and a rare example of pre-Revolutionary architecture. Noon to 1 p.m. $20 to $30. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. The series will continue through Nov. 1. ■ Journalist Maureen Bunyan, an anchor on WJLA-TV and other D.C. stations for four decades, will discuss “Looking Back on a TV News Career.” 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. ■ Paul Williams, associate professor of international affairs at George Washington University, will discuss the updated second edition of his book “War & Conflict in Africa.” 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 602, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. elliott.gwu.edu. ■ The Embassy of Sweden will host a seminar on “Innovation Hubs & Global Entrepreneurship,” about the role of global cities in promoting trade, innovation and growth with a focus on highly ranked hubs Stockholm and San Diego. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. House of Sweden, 2900 K St. NW. embassyofsweden.eventbrite.com. ■ National Gallery of Art senior lecturer Diane Arkin will present a gallery talk on “Damien Hirst: The Last Supper.” 2 p.m. Free. West Building Rotunda, National Gallery of Art, Constitution Avenue between 3rd and 9th streets NW. 202-737-4215. The talk will repeat Wednesday and Thursday at 2 p.m. ■ Dwan Gallery owner Virginia Dwan will discuss her book “Dwan Gallery: Los Angeles to New York, 1959-1971” and the current National Gallery of Art exhibition of 100 works that trace the development of her gallery from a Los Angeles storefront to its place as a premier venue for avant-garde art. She will be joined in conversation by James Meyer, deputy director and chief curator of the Dia Art Foundation. 3:30 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■ A seminar series on “Trauma and the Brain” will feature Johns Hopkins University and National Institutes for Health neuroscientist and researcher Bill Marks and attorney Jeanine Hull, as well as guest speaker Jimmy Venza, director of the Lourie Center for Children. 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202727-1488. The series will continue Oct.

11, Oct. 25 and Nov. 8. ■ At a reading and talk in honor of Banned Books Week, literary fiction author Louis Bayard (shown) will discuss “The Awakening” by Kate Chopin, and mystery author Ed Aymar will discuss “American Psycho” by Bret Easton Ellis. 6 p.m. Free; reservations requested. East City Bookshop, 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. eastcitybookshop.com. ■ Jack Hamilton, a musician and assistant professor of American and media studies at the University of Virginia, will discuss his book “Just Around Midnight: Rock and Roll and the Racial Imagination,” which examines the interplay of popular music and racial thought that led to rock ’n’ roll becoming “white.” 6:30 p.m. Kramerbooks & Afterwords, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3871400. ■ Colombian writer Juan Gabriel Vásquez, author of “The Sound of Things Falling,” will discuss his new novel “Reputations,” which follows the life of a powerful political cartoonist who is shaken out of his complacency to see the cost of his accomplishments. 6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets 5th & K, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. ■ “Haiku: Transcending Borders,” a panel discussion on English-language haiku, will feature panelists Abigail Friedman, Roberta Beary and Jim Kacian. 6:30 p.m. Free; registration required. Japan Information and Cultural Center, 1150 18th St. NW. www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc. ■ To mark “Banned Books Week,” a panel discussion on censorship, diversity and author support will feature Deb Heard, executive director of the Hurston/Wright Foundation and a former Style editor at The Washington Post, and Dana Williams, professor of AfricanAmerican literature and chair of the English department at Howard University. 6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. ■ Local natural historian Melanie Choukas-Bradley will discuss Rock Creek Park’s history and share her impressions of its natural wonders, drawing on her book “A Year in Rock Creek Park: The Wild, Wooded Heart of Washington, DC.” 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. $20 to $30. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■ Art historian Aneta GeorgievskaShine will discuss “Rembrandt: Close-up on a Master.” 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $30 to $65. Ring Auditorium, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, 7th Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202633-3030. ■ Robert Kanigel, professor emeritus of science writing at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and author of “The Man Who Knew Infinity,” will discuss his seventh book, “Eyes on the Street: The Life of Jane Jacobs,” a comprehensive biography of the visionary who challenged the theories of urban renewal, garden cities and new urbanism. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. ■ Oral historian Alan Wieder, professor emeritus at the University of South

Busboys and Poets Brookland, 625 Monroe St. NE. 202-636-7230.

Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 28 ■ Discussion: Nathaniel Philbrick will discuss his book “Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold and the Fate of the American Revolution,” about the middle years of the Revolutionary War and the tragic relationship between the two men. 6 p.m. Free. Anderson House, Society of the Cincinnati. 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-785-2040. Carolina, will discuss his book “Studs Terkel: Politics, Culture, but Mostly Conversation.” 7 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. The Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Road NW. pottershousedc.org. Films ■ In conjunction with Banned Books Week, the Petworth Library will present the movie “Where the Wild Things Are.” 4:30 p.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. ■ In honor of Banned Books Week, “Tuesday Night Movies” will feature Ang Lee’s 2005 film “Brokeback Mountain,” a love story between cowboys in the contemporary West based on the short fiction of Annie Proulx. 6 p.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. Performances and readings ■ Four young artists will present “A Very Brief History of the United States,” a sprint through the nation’s past from the Revolutionary War to the birth of jazz, and from the civil rights movement to modern politics, using improvisation and collaboration. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. ■ The Alliance for New Music-Theatre in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic will present the play “Protest,” written by former Czech President Václav Havel about life under a totalitarian regime and directed by Susan Galbraith with Drew Valins and David Millstone. 7 to 8:30 p.m. $20. President Woodrow Wilson House, 2340 S St. NW. 202-792-5807. The performance will repeat Wednesday at 7 p.m. ■ The Washington Improv Theater’s “Harold Night” will feature long-form improv performances by various ensembles. 8 and 9 p.m. By donation. Source, 1835 14th St. witdc.org. ■ Busboys and Poets will host the Beltway Poetry Slam. 9 to 11 p.m. $5.

Special events ■ Georgetown University performing arts students will interpret and perform poetry and readings from original works by the late Czech President Václav Havel, with special guest former first lady Dagmar Havlová. 1 p.m. Free; reservations required. Vaclav Havel’s Place, Alumni Square, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. poetryandverse.eventbrite.com. ■ Via Umbria will host a benefit gala with food, wine and a special auction to raise funds for the Italian American Relief Fund in support of earthquake relief efforts in central Italy. 7 to 10 p.m. $125; reservations suggested. Via Umbria, 1525 Wisconsin Ave. NW. viaumbria.com/events. Wednesday, Sept. 28

Wednesday SEPTEMBER 28 Children’s programs ■ CityCenterDC and the D.C. Public Library will host “Kids Corner,” an outdoor story time with singing. 10:30 a.m. Free. The Plaza at CityCenter, 10th and I streets NW. citycenterdc.com. ■ Cecilia Esquivel will present “Cantaré,” featuring a look at Latin American music and the indigenous, European and African cultures that shaped it. 11 a.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-7270321. Classes and workshops ■ Instructor Pattee Hipschen will open her fall painting class. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $25 per session; $175 for all nine. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. patteepower@msn.com. The class will continue through Nov. 23. ■ Guy Mason Recreation Center will offer a weekly “Gentle Gyrokinesis” class to improve posture, balance and agility. 2:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7736. ■ Ashley Hatcher of Neat Method Organizing and Carol Thompson of Shop Your Closet will present a seminar on getting your closet in order. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Hera Hub DC, Suite 100, 5028 Wisconsin Ave. NW. carol@shopyourcloset.com. ■ Poets on the Fringe will host a weekly poetry workshop. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. passapamela@aol.com. ■ 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. 202-986-2257. Concerts ■ The “Live! Concert Series on the Plaza” series will feature the Just Vibe Ensemble performing Latin jazz. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Free. Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-312-1300. ■ Jagwa Music, from the streets of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, will perform with drums, hacked mini-Casio keyboards, hotwired megaphones and spitfire vocals, presented as part of Center Stage, a program of the U.S. State Department’s

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Knoxville, Tenn.-based acoustic rock musician Brandon Fields will perform. 7:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys. com. ■ The Walkaways, a local band playing an original blend of country, blues, pop and roots rock, and Nashville-based troubadour Woody Pines, playing “gonzo folk music,” will perform. 8 p.m. $8 to $10. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■ “Spies of the American Revolution: Famous to Infamous,” a Spy Seminar Series presented in collaboration with Smithsonian Associates, will feature a session on “James Lafayette: Double Agent.” 10:15 a.m. $80 to $125. International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW. 202-633-3030. The series will continue Oct. 5. ■ National Museum of Women in the Arts curatorial assistant Stephanie Midon will discuss several works in the special exhibition “Alison Saar in Print.” Noon to 12:30 p.m. Free. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-783-5000. ■ Political anthropologist Irene Calis will discuss “Emancipated Palestinian Futures? Hard Lessons From the South African Dream Deferred.” 12:30 to 2 p.m. Free; reservations required. The Palestine Center, 2425 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-338-1958. ■ The Tenley-Friendship Book Discussion Group will delve into Nadine Gordimer’s “Telling Times: Writing and Living, 1954-2008.” 2 p.m. Free. TenleyFriendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. ■ David O. Stewart — former lawyer and author of “Impeached” and “The Summer of 1787” — will discuss his historical mystery novel “The Babe Ruth Deception,” which finds the Sultan of Swat involved in bootlegging and other nefarious activities, with his 1918 baseball achievements under suspicion. 6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets Takoma, 235 Carroll St. NW. 202-726-0856. ■ Patricia Van Kirk, vice president of Capital Wealth Management at UBS Financial Services, will discuss “Creating a Financial Plan.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021. ■ Indonesian writer and graphic designer Eka Kurniawan will discuss his book “Beauty Is a Wound,” an epic of history, satire, family tragedy, humor and romance about a prostitute and her four daughters amid the horrors of Indonesian history. 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400. ■ C. Colston Burrell, principal at Native Landscape Design and Restoration, will discuss “Beauty, Integrity, and Resilience: Can a Garden Have Everything?” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Conservatory Garden Court, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■ Jane Austen expert Tara Wallace will share her perspective on Kate Hamill’s adaptation of “Sense and SenSee Events/Page 42

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to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Austrian Cultural Forum, 3524 International Court NW. acfdc.org. ■The Georgetown Library’s Twentythirtysomething Book Club will discuss “The Clasp� by Sloane Crosley. 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Mad Fox Tap Room, 2218 Wisconsin Ave. NW. julia.strusienski@dc.gov. Film ■The Avalon Theatre’s “Reel Israel DC� series will feature “Encirclements,� writer and director Lee Gilat’s slice-oflife family drama about a boy’s determination to win the honor of carrying the Torah scrolls on Simchat Torah, only to cause a calamity when he does. 8 p.m. $7 to $12.25. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-3464. Performances ■Christopher K. Morgan & Artists will present a dance performance. 7 p.m. $10 to $20. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. 202-331-7282. ■Laugh Index Theatre house teams Separate Beds and the Employables will perform sketch comedy. 7:30 p.m. $8 to $10. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-462-7833. ■LiveArtDC will open an immersive production of “Love’s LaBEERs Lost,� an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labour’s Lost� as re-conceived by Grain of Sand Theatre managing director Sara Bickler. 9 p.m. $20. DC Reynolds, 3628

Georgia Ave. NW. liveartdc.com. Performances will continue through Oct. 22. Sporting event â– D.C. United will play the Columbus Crew. 7:30 p.m. $20 to $55. RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St. SE. 800-7453000. Tour â– A behind-the-scenes tour of the U.S. Botanic Garden Production Facility will explore the largest support facility for a public garden in the United States. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free; reservations required. U.S. Botanic Garden Production Facility, 4700 Shepherd Parkway SW. 202-225-8333.

Thursday, SEPTEMBER 29 ■Discussion: British-Iranian writer and cook Yasmin Khan will discuss her book “The Saffron Tales: Recipes From the Persian Kitchen,� featuring a tapestry of stories from Iranian home kitchens and fragrant, modern recipes that are rooted in the rich tradition of Persian cooking. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638.

Thursday,SEPTEMBER Sept. 29 Thursday 29 Children’s programs ■The Georgetown Library’s September film series on “Jungles and Safari� will feature “Two Brothers� (for ages 4 through 12). 4 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■Young adult fiction writer James Ponti, author of the “Dead City� trilogy and the “T.O.A.S.T.� mystery series, will speak about his latest book, “Framed!,� which follows Florian Bates to Washington and Alice Deal Middle School where Florian and a friend discover a key clue in a National Gallery art heist (for ages 9 to 13). 6:30 p.m. Free. Deal Middle School, 3815 Fort Drive NW. 202-3641919. Concerts ■The “Live! Concert Series on the Plaza� series will feature Pink PaLiSh

performing R&B. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Free. Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-312-1300. ■Grace Episcopal Church’s “Music on the Lawn� series will feature saxophonist Marshall Keys and bassist Herman Burney. Attendees are invited to bring a picnic supper or buy refresh-

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position, but the organizers decided after their initial success that a dedicated person or couple would put the event in a better position to grow. Husich and her team go into each year looking for someone who’s committed to the hospital, competent at securing donations and connected to potentially fruitful business contacts in the community. “[Campbell] has been engaged in multi-

EVENTS From Page 42 Americana tunes. 10:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■ A book launch for American University professor Carolyn Gallaher’s new book “The Politics of Staying Put: Condo Conversion and Tenant Right-to-Buy in Washington, DC” will feature a panel discussion with Gallaher, Neighborhood Legal Services Program board member Blake Biles, former Ward 1 D.C. Council member Jim Graham and historian George Derek Musgrove. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Free; reservations required. Abramson Family Founders Room, School of International Service Building, American University, Nebraska and New Mexico avenues NW. american.edu/sis/events. ■ Lynora Williams, librarian at the Arthur D. Jenkins Library of the George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, will discuss the history of the hidden library and describe some of its unique offerings, including rare books on costume. Noon. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202994-5200. ■ Derek Chollet, senior adviser for security and defense policy at the German Marshall Fund of the United States and a former deputy to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, will discuss his book “The Long Game: How Obama Defeated Washington and Redefined America’s Role in the World.” 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 East Rock Creek Village’s book club will host a discussion of “Son of the Maya,” an international thriller involving a kidnapping and a daring rescue written by local resident and former D.C. Office of Planning director John H. (Skip) McKoy. 3 to 4:30 p.m. Free; reservations requested. East Rock Creek Village office, 7838 Eastern Ave. NW. eastrockcreekvillage.org. ■ Princeton University scholar Mitchell Duneier will discuss his book “Ghetto: The Invention of a Place, the History of an Idea.” 4 to 6 p.m. Free. Copley Formal Lounge, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. guevents.georgetown.edu. ■ David Tracy, professor emeritus of Catholic studies, theology and the philosophy of religions at the University of Chicago Divinity School, will discuss “Gregory of Nyssa: An Infinite, Incomprehensible, Infinitely Loving Good.” 5 to 7 p.m. Free. Salon AG, Georgetown Univer-

ple, multiple events and just kind of gets it,” Husich said. “His company has sponsored the race for the last two years, so he also understands the sponsorship side of things.” The Smiths’ main goal in the volunteer position is to raise $1.4 million from registration fees, personal fundraising and acquired sponsorships. More than $676,000 has already come in, with a major uptick expected as registrations spike closer to the race date.

sity Hotel and Conference Center, 3800 Reservoir Road NW. guevents.georgetown.edu. ■ Holocaust survivor Irving Roth will discuss his experiences in Auschwitz and Buchenwald. 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Room 2, Mary Graydon Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. american.edu/calendar. ■ Joe Lucchesi, consulting curator for “The Art of Romaine Brooks” and associate professor of art history at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, will lead a tour of the exhibition and explore why the artist’s powerful images still resonate with audiences today. 6 p.m. Free. Meet in the G Street lobby, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■ Critics Alan Sepinwall and Matt Zoller Seitz — a Siskel and Ebert for television shows — will discuss their compilation “TV (The Book),” which identifies and ranks the 100 greatest scripted shows in American television history, and describes what it was that made them the best. They will be joined by Linda Holmes, writer and editor of NPR’s entertainment and pop-culture blog “Monkey See.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400. ■ Historian Cindy Gueli will discuss her book “Lipstick Brigade: The Untold True Story of Washington’s World War II Government Girls.” 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Via Umbria, 1525 Wisconsin Ave. NW. viaumbria.com/events. ■ Sean B. Carroll, professor of molecular biology and genetics at the University of Wisconsin and vice president for science education at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, will discuss his book “The Serengeti Rules: The Quest to Discover How Life Works and Why It Matters.” 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Free; reservations required. Carnegie Institution of Washington, 1530 P St. NW. 202328-6988. ■ Robert Storr, former dean of the Yale University School of Art, will discuss “Counter Cultures East and West: Penck, Immendorf, Schönebeck, and Contrasting Utopias on Opposite Sides of the Wall,” about A.R. Penck’s politics in relation to his painting, in association with the postwar Germanic expressionist gifts The Phillips Collection recently acquired from Michael Werner. 6:30 p.m. $10 to $12; reservations required. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/events. ■ “The Change-Makers and Social Justice” will feature panelists Tom DeSanto, the producer of blockbuster films including “X-Men” and “Transformers,” who will discuss assimilation of social groups as examined in his films; Kaj Larsen, an investigative reporter and past Navy Seal who will discuss various issues related to how people treat each

The co-chair positions have been timeconsuming, and the Smiths plan to continue the tradition of handing it off to another family for next year. But they remain happy they took it on. The Smiths are preparing themselves to run, even as they double down on securing donations. The proceeds go to the hospital. Online registration — available at childrensnational.donordrive.com through Sept. 27 — costs $50 per individual or team member. A spot in the kids’ dash costs $15.

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The Smiths credit their son’s life and good health to the hospital. Supporting the race and helping it grow is the least they can do in return, they said. “As you go through an experience like this, you realize that hundreds of thousands of other families across the region have done the same, and that Children’s impacts so many families around the region,” Campbell Smith said. “The race is an event that can be accessible to everybody. It’s just really a celebration.”

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company, Heart Stück Bernie, will present a dance performance drawing inspiration from significant aspects of John F. Kennedy’s presidency, including the Commission on the Status of Women, the space race, civil rights, and efforts to abolish the quota system of immigration. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance will repeat at 6 p.m. Friday. ■ Author, songwriter and rock guitarist John Hall, a New York politician who served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, will sing songs and tell stories from his new memoir, “Still the One: A Rock ’n’ Roll Journey From Congress and Back.” 7:30 p.m. $30. The Electric Maid, 268 Carroll St. NW. maidbooking@gmail.com. ■ Dance Metro DC will present four works by D.C.- based dancer, choreographer and teacher Katie C. Sopoci Drake from her “Spacetime Suite,” a series of vignettes exploring the connections between astrophysical phenomena and human relationships. 7:30 to 9 p.m. $18 to $25. Dance Loft on 14, 4618 14th St. NW. dancemetrodc.org. The performance will repeat Friday at 7:30 p.m. ■ The Story Collider will present five true, personal stories of science told by Brian Lin, Lauren Lipuma, Liz Neeley, Bri Riggio and Benjamin Rubenstein. 8 to 10 p.m. $15 to $20. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets 5th & K, 1025 5th St. NW. storycollider.org. Special events ■ The Alexander Graham Bell Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will celebrate its 125th anniversary with the Legacy of Innovation Gala. 6 p.m. $500 and up. National Geographic, 1145 17th St. NW. agbellgala.com. ■ The public radio series “Afropop Worldwide” will host its inaugural “Icons & Innovators Benefit Party,” honoring Congo-born soukous legend Samba Mapangala, Cameroonian radio personality Georges Collinet and Nigerian visual artist Laolu Senbanjo. 6 to 9 p.m. $100 to $250. Specific location in Georgetown provided upon registration. afropop.eventbrite.com. ■ The Palisades Library will present “Color That Stress Away!” for adults and teens. 6:30 p.m. Free. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. 202-282-3139. ■ The National Museum of Women in the Arts will host an opening reception for the exhibit “No Man’s Land: Women Artists From the Rubell Family Collection,” which presents large-scale paintings and sculptural hybrids centering on images of the female body by artists from 15 countries. The event will include curator-led tours, an open bar and light refreshments. 7 to 11 p.m. $20 to $30; reservations required. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. nmwa.org.

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BERKLEY, WASHINGTON, DC Custom renovated farmhouse. 4200+ SF of living space w/ gourmet KIT + LL w/ guest + in-law suite. 6+BR/6BA w/ custom millwork. Fenced-in yard w/ patio. Off-street parking. $1,750,000 Kim Gibson 202-256-3628

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CHEVY CHASE, MARYLAND Elegant & expanded 4BR/3.5BA center hall colonial. Terrific open kitchen, breakfast area, & family room with coffered ceiling. Updated baths. Patio & fenced-in yard, attached garage. $1,349,000 Alyssa Crilley 301-325-0079

KENT, WASHINGTON, DC UNDER CONTRACT! Stunning home with sleek new 2 story addition! Open floor plan & flat private backyard. 3/4BR, 3.5BA. Updated & in immaculate condition. 1-car garage. $1,349,000 Susie Maguire 202 -841-2006

SPRING VALLEY, WASHINGTON, DC Stately Colonial Cape Cod w/ charming curb appeal. 4BR/2.5BA, fireplace, updated baths & KIT, fenced-in private rear garden w/patio. $1,295,000 William F. X. Moody Robert Hryniewicki 202-243-1620

LOGAN CIRCLE, WASHINGTON, DC Stunning 2-level Penthouse condo w/ custom upgrades. 2BR+Den, 2.5BA, 2-story LR, Sub-Zero & Viking KIT w/ high-end granite. Prkg! $1,195,000 William F. X. Moody Christopher R. Leary 202-243-1620

GEORGETOWN, WASHINGTON, DC Charming home in Georgetown’s West Village was built in 1844 by Irish carpenter, Joshua Bateman & features 3BR/1.5BA w/ hw floors & ample amounts of light . 1-car garage parking. $1,050,000 Nancy Taylor Bubes 202-256-2164

NAVY YARD, WASHINGTON, DC Fabulous 2BR+Den, 2BA condo at The Velocity. Gar prkg. 24-hr desk. Rooftop pool, terrace & monument views. Walk to Metro & Nats Park! $850,000 William F. X. Moody Robert Hryniewicki 202-243-1620

48 Wednesday,september 21, 2016

the Current

Selling The Area’s Finest Properties

Elegant Estate

Chevy Chase Classic

Bethesda, MD. Stately, elegant property less than 10 min to dwntwn Bethesda. Magnificent home w/pool, tennis court & sep. carriage house. 6 BRs, 5.5 BAs, 4 finished levels. 3 frpls, 2 family rms. Screen porch. Att. 3 car garage. $3,295,000.

Town of Chevy Chase, MD. Sunny 1928 Colonial on 1/2 acre of grounds & gardens. Grand proportions, 10ft+ ceilings, 4 fin. levels. 5-6 BRs, updated BAs. Open staircase. Updated kit, brkfst rm. Screen porch. 2 car gar w/office above. $2,295,000.

Laura McCaffrey 301-641-4456

Laura McCaffrey 301-641-4456

Impressive Design

Sophisticated Style

Town of Chevy Chase, MD. Expanded & renovated w/top of the line Georgetown. Classic Georgetown row house renovated with style to include 4 Brs, 3.5 Bas. fabulous kitchen with kitchen & family rm addition. 4 BRs, 2.5 BAs all on a 10,000 sf lot. Leave island + lower level in-law suite with kitchenette; studio. the car at home, just blks to Metro & dwntwn Bethesda. $1,679,000. Charming brick patio. $1,595,000.

Eric Murtagh 301-652-8971

The Place To Be

Chevy Chase, MD. Convenient & desirable neighborhood near to Metro & Norwood Park. Classic side hall Colonial w/3 BRs, 2 BAs,LR w/frpl, sep. DR. LL rec rm +2 bonus rms. Waiting for you tomake it your own. $825,000.

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

Urban Favorite Bethesda, MD. One of the largest 1 BR + den, 2 BA units at The Adagio. Unique one of a kind flr plan. Top of the line finishes. Custom kitchen. Private roof terrace. Steps to Metro. $624,000.

Noel Fisher 301-919-1379

Tracy Tkac 301-437-8722

Design Delight

Distinctive Details

Grace & Glamour

Beverly Nadel 202-236-7313

Eric Murtagh 301-652-8971

Fall In Love

Elegant City Living

Kenwood. Stately 1981 custom home.Elegant foyer. 1st flr Lib. w/frpl Bethesda: Lovely new luxury home with three dramatic & wet bar, BR & BA, Bay windowed eating area in kitchen. Above:2 rm levels of space, gourmet kitchen, stunning master bedroom MBR suite w/2 BAS, sit rm w/frpl.+ 2 addit. BRs & BA. LL w/2 level rec rm w/frpl, built ins, Pub area & sliding drs to patio. $1,875,000 . suite; 5 BRs, 4.5 BAs, two-car garage. Near Metro, shops and restaurants of Friendship Heights. $1,795,000. Melissa Brown 202-469-2662

Chevy Chase, MD. Lots of charm in this center hall Dutch Colonial Kalorama. Sophisticated condo w/3 BRs, one used as office, 2 redone BAs. LR w/floor to ceiling windows & gasfrpl, DR easily seats 12. Large located in Town of Chevy Chase. 4-5 BRs, 2.5 BAs.Open kitchen/family kit w/pantry & bar. Bright FR/sitting room w/ built-ins.$1,225,000. rm. Study, LR w/frp. MBR w/sitting rm. Walk to Bethesda. $1,275,000. Martha Williams 202-271-8138

Laura McCaffrey 301-641-4456

Rachel Burns 202-384-5140

Space & Light

Cape Cod Charm

Chevy Chase, MD. Stylish & charming expanded & renovated Colonial West End. Really stunning! 2 BR, 2.5 BA tasteful modern Bethesda. Light filled 4 BR, 2 BA home in popular Wyngate in desirable Rock Creek Forest. Family rm off large TS kitchen. Designer neighborhood. Renovated kitchen & baths. Gleaming hrdwd floors. LL living on 2 levels. Renovated kit, wall of windows & rec rm w/built ins. Large level lot. Move in ready. $719,000. touches. Generous MBR addition. 3 BRs, 2.5 BAs. Nice level backyard. balcony. Garage pkg.Full service luxury bldg. $775,000. $799,000. Marcie Sandalow 301-758-4894

Patricia Lore 301-908-1242

Bonnie Roberts-Burke 202-487-7653

Catarina Bannier 202-487-7177

Chic Spaces

Duplex Deluxe

City Classic

Navy Yard. Spacious & bright 1 BR + den, 2 BAs & balcony. 1,065 sf. Dupont Circle. Two wonderful apartments: a sophisticated 2-level 2 bedroom unit with 2 balconies and fabulous roof deck overlooking Open kitchen w/granite & SS. Floor to ceiling windows. 24 hr desk, the city for $1,295,000 and a wonderful 1 bedroom, 1 bath apt with rooftop pool, gym. Garage pkg included. $585,000. 11 ‘ ceilings, top of the line detailing and spacious terrace for $549,000.

Eric Cooksey 202-246-0640

Bren Lizzio 202-669-4999

Chevy Chase, DC. Bright & sunny 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo w/three exposures on rear of bldg. Refinished parquet flrs. 24 hr desk, fabulous roof deck, fitness center. $399,000.

Nancy Wilson 202-966-5286

Uptown 202-364-1700 Dupont 202-464-8400

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