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SunTrust plan drops height, still criticized

‘Red top’ disability rule to take effect next year

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■ Parking: New meter policy

to set aside spaces downtown

By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

The developer of a controversial condo building project at the corner of 18th Street and Columbia Road NW in Adams Morgan returned to the neighborhood with revised design plans last week — but despite a slightly more positive reception than before, many critics remained unconvinced. Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1C (Adams Morgan) voted unanimously last Wednesday to once again oppose the project on the current site of the SunTrust Bank building and plaza at 1800 Columbia Road NW. Although developer PN Hoffman’s latest version is significantly less tall and offers revised architecture, commissioners contend the plans continue to be at odds with historic district guidelines and the overall character of the neighborhood. ANC 1C chair Ted Guthrie said he thinks the new plans are an improvement on the old ones but remains convinced that the building is “too damn big.” See Hoffman/Page 7

By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

Motorists with disability license plates or placards will soon have to pay for metered parking downtown, following the D.C. Department of Transportation’s decision to implement its “red top” meter program within the central business district starting in January. Under the program, one meter per block — “when and where

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■ Preservation: Buildings

The National Park Service kicked off its restoration project at the C&O Canal’s Lock 4 in Georgetown last Wednesday. The Georgetown, a mule-drawn canal boat that had been out of service since 2011, was sent off for one last ride as part of the event, though officials hope to replace it by 2018.

By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

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The Carnegie Institution says its Van de Graaff device is outdated.

of Terrestrial Magnetism. “Part of the reason that it’s gotten to this state is that we’ve been struggling to figure out what to do with this,” Carlson said recently. He and his team have decided they don’t think the structure is

feasible” — will be painted red and reserved as a handicap parking space. At that meter, eligible drivers will receive twice the maximum time of an ordinary meter on that block, but must pay the standard rate (currently $2.30 per hour) for their time. At any other downtown meter, all motorists are subject to the normal rates and time limits. The red tops will replace a system that transportation officials allege has been fraught with abuse: Today, a vehicle with a disability plate or placard can park for free at twice the posted time at See Meters/Page 13

Tenleytown duplexes eyed for landmark designation chart area’s history, group says

By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

Bid to preserve 1938 generator sparks debate A Van de Graaff generator, built in 1938 on the Carnegie Institution of Washington campus in Chevy Chase, once served as a neutron producer during World War II. Later, it helped researchers understand the phenomenon of nuclear spin. Dormant since 1975, the cylindrical structure is now beset with a crumbling paint job, failing rainwater control system and eroding glass block and brick exterior. The institution has determined that it would cost around $200,000 to bring the generator back into shape, according to Rick Carlson, director of Carnegie’s Department

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salvageable, and on Aug. 19 they submitted a raze permit for the generator building, with the intention of making other investments instead at the 5251 Broad Branch Road NW campus. Not everyone agrees, though. At the Sept. 26 meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3/4G (Chevy Chase), DC Preservation League executive director Rebecca Miller made a case for designating the structure a historic landmark, calling it “highly significant to development of scientific research for U.S. as a whole” and a “unique engineering accomplishment.” Subsequently, the organization submitted a Historic Preservation Review Board landSee Carnegie/Page 10

Residents walk past a pair of duplex buildings on Chesapeake Street NW in Tenleytown every day without a thought. But a recent proposal from the Tenleytown Historical Society hopes to use them to highlight the neighborhood’s historical evolution. Constructed in 1909, the twostory brownstone buildings have four separate addresses: 4112, 4114, 4116 and 4118 Chesapeake. The duplexes are identical, and each has two homes that are mirror images of each other, according to the landmark designation application submitted to the Historic Preservation Office in August. Overall, the properties provide evidence of a significant step in Tenleytown’s transition from village to suburban neighborhood, the application says. The assessed value of each of the four residences is listed just below $700,000, according to city records. Three of the four were

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The duplexes at 4112-4118 Chesapeake St. NW have been nominated for historic status.

purchased for $750,000 apiece earlier this year, and the fourth — 4118 — has been owned by Valerie Verra since 2007. Attempts to reach the property owners for comment this week were unsuccessful. Each duplex includes a common roof and a recessed portion in the center of the facade, an attic above the recessed portion, and a house-length front porch. While some minor aspects, including the roof shingles, have changed over the years, the appearance of the facades is consistent with the original design. See Tenleytown/Page 10

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Gypsy Sally’s building eyed for expansion, conversion to waterfront residences / Page 3

Icelandic artist’s pieces include performance art, videos and other media types / Page 21

ANC seeks city study of current conditions, expected changes amid development / Page 5

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Plans for Georgetown waterfront condos could displace local businesses By CUNEYT DIL

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A five-story roof addition to a commercial building on the Georgetown waterfront would bring 50 new residential units to the neighborhood under proposed plans from IBG Partners, but could displace the Water Street property’s current tenants. The addition would go on top of the twostory warehouse building at 3401 Water St.

NW that now houses French restaurant Malmaison and music venue Gypsy Sally’s, raising the height to 60 feet. The structure would look over the Whitehurst Freeway and match the height of adjacent office buildings on Water Street. Scott Fuller from IBG Partners presented the plans to Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E (Georgetown, Burleith) last week. Fuller said the original warehouse would

be retained, but fully converted into residences along with the addition. The project would fit 34 parking spaces underground and developers are eyeing the possibility of building more, he said. The residential units would be on average 1,400 square feet, with larger condos on higher floors. The addition will be set back from the original warehouse’s perimeter, allowing a green roof to be built atop parts of the exist-

ing structure, Fuller said. “This opportunity presented itself recently; we are contract purchasers of the site,� Fuller said, adding that his firm is partnering with Wilco Residential on the project. The project will go before the Old Georgetown Board, part of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, which reviews exterior changes to buildings in Georgetown’s historic district. See Addition/Page 15

The week ahead Thursday, Oct. 13

D.C. Public Schools and the D.C. Department of General Services will host a community meeting on the modernization of Murch Elementary School. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at Murch’s temporary location at 3373 Van Ness St. NW. ■The Van Ness South Tenant Association will host a community meeting on rent concessions with Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh and at-large D.C. Council member Anita Bonds. The meeting will begin at 8 p.m. in the first-floor community room at 3003 Van Ness St. NW.

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Interim Chancellor John Davis will host “The State of D.C. Public Schools,� featuring presentations from students, parents, educators and school leaders on topics such as school culture, family engagement and career readiness. The event, which will also include student performances, will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the newly renovated Roosevelt High School, 4301 13th St. NW. Reservations are requested; visit bit.ly/2016StateofSchools. ■The D.C. Office of Planning will hold a community conversation in Northwest on the D.C. Cultural Plan now being drafted to lay out a vision on how to build upon the people, places, communities and ideas the define culture in the District. Topics will include performance and production space needs; cultural programming and innovation; affirming a D.C. cultural identity; and regulatory reform. The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at GALA Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW. For details, visit dcculturalplan.org. ■The Shepherd Park Citizens Association will hold a “Community Conversation on Development.� The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at Shepherd Elementary School, 7800 14th St. NW. ■The Citizens Association of Georgetown will host a meeting on the renovations of Hyde-Addison Elementary School and the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3240 O St. NW.

Wednesday, Oct. 19

The D.C. State Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Old Council Chambers, One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW. â– The D.C. Office of Planning will hold a public meeting to discuss the D.C. Comprehensive Plan and the amendment process. The meeting will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Columbia Heights Education Campus, 3101 16th St. NW. â– The University of the District of Columbia Community-Campus Task Force will meet at 6:30 p.m. in Room A-03, Building 44, University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW. Agenda items include Murch Elementary, student housing, student enrollment and upcoming events. â– The Logan Circle Community Association will host a candidates forum from 7 to 8:45 p.m. at the Washington Plaza Hotel, 10 Thomas Circle NW. â– The Chevy Chase Citizens Association and Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3/4G will host a forum for D.C. Council candidates and a meet and greet session for ANC candidates. The event will begin at 7 p.m. at the Chevy Chase Community Center, Connecticut Avenue and McKinley Street NW.

Thursday, Oct. 20

The D.C. Department of Transportation will hold three “pop-up-style� public engagement events on the Downtown West Transportation Planning Study, which covers Pennsylvania Avenue NW from 17th Street to Washington Circle and H and I streets NW from New York Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue. The events will take place from 8 to 10 a.m. on the southeast corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 22nd Street NW; from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the farmers market on the 800 block of Vermont Avenue NW; and from 4 to 6 p.m. on the northwest corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 19th Street NW. ■The Cleveland Park CItizens Association will hold a forum for candidates running for advisory neighborhood commission seats in single-member districts 3C05 (Margaret Siegel and Emma Hirsch) and 3C09 (Nancy MacWood and Bob Ward). The association will hold a business meeting from 6:30 to 7 p.m. and the forum from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Cleveland Park Congregational United Church of Christ, 34th and Lowell streets NW. ■The Metropolitan Police Department’s 4th District Citizens Advisory Council will hold its monthly meeting, which will feature interim Police Chief Peter Newsham as guest speaker. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the 4th District Police Headquarters, 6001 Georgia Ave. NW.

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District Digest Broad Branch project set for launch Sunday A community kickoff event for a Broad Branch restoration project will take place this Sunday, Oct. 16, at Broad Branch Road and Linnean Avenue NW. Activities including site tours are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with various local leaders and nonprof-

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its participating. The event launches a yearlong effort to restore and improve the area around the Broad Branch and Linnean streams in Rock Creek Park, according to the Rock Creek Conservancy nonprofit. A $19,960 RiverSmart grant from the D.C. Department of Energy & Environment is supporting the project, which aims to beautify the site, expand the natural habitat for birds and wildlife, and add more native trees and plantings. The Forest Hills Neighborhood Alliance is partnering with the Rock Creek Conservancy and Casey Trees on the multipronged effort, with Casey Trees providing additional grants for tree plantings. The comprehensive plan for the site will also look to create new walking trails, seating areas and dog waste stations, according to a post on the Forest Hills Connection. Sunday’s community event will start at 10 a.m. with volunteers removing invasive species from the area. Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh and other officials will welcome visitors at 11 a.m., followed by site tours between 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Afterward, there will be pizza and beverages courtesy of Comet Ping Pong and Broad Branch Market, native plants available for sale, and informa-

tion and sign-up for various local environmental efforts. The full schedule of events, and registration for the invasive species cleanup, is available at tinyurl.com/rcp-broadbranch. Looking forward, Rock Creek Conservancy is also planning a Broad Branch tree planting event with Casey Trees on Nov. 5. Sign-up details are available at tinyurl.com/broadbranch-trees.

Clinton campaign opens D.C. office

A District-based campaign office for Hillary Clinton opened last week at 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW, the home of the Woman’s National Democratic Club. The office will “serve as a hub for organizing activity in the District to help elect Hillary Clinton and Democrats up and down the ballot in November,� according to a news release. Organizers and volunteers will be using the site — located at the historic Whittemore House in Dupont Circle — to host phone banks, set up meetings and canvass voters, the release says. Mayor Muriel Bowser and atlarge D.C. Council member Anita Bonds (who also chairs the D.C. Democratic Party) joined local “Hillary for Washington DC� organizers on Oct. 6 to mark the

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trestle, as the article stated. His proposed trail would cross over the trolley bridge, which is currently undergoing repairs. Finally, a statement about the proposed trail cutting down commute times for Palisades and Foxhall residents should have been attributed to Foxhall Community Citizens Association president Bob Avery, not to Young. The Current regrets the errors. As a matter of policy, The Current corrects all errors of substance. To report an error, call the managing editor at 202-567-2011.

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City shows revised designs Adams Morgan leaders call for traffic study for Palisades Rec expansion By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

By BARBARA FUSCIELLO Current Correspondent

Responding to “loud and clear� community feedback from a June presentation, city officials recently released two new design schemes for a modernized Palisades Recreation Center. The new alternatives reduce the project’s impact on trees and open space by proposing smaller additions to the existing 1930s facility at 5200 Sherier Place NW, which was recently declared a historic landmark. Both schemes include multipurpose, teen, senior and storage spaces, but Scheme 1 features a half-court size gym, while Scheme 2 excludes the gym. The new addition would be located behind the existing center, and from a head-on view in the drawings is barely visible. Given the historic designation, one official said, it’s “not appropriate to expand the building in the front.� The addition and existing center will be connected by a hallway. With the exclusion of a gym in Scheme 2, the larger hallway functions more like an atrium. While most of the discussion surrounded the new plans, it was clear that some residents would still like a third option: simply renovating the existing structure. Jackie Stanley of the D.C. Department of General Services said at the Sept. 20 meeting that she isn’t sure that will be possible, but would “take it back to the policymakers.� One attendee also criticized the plans for still requiring some tree removal, despite the sentiment against tree removal expressed at the June meeting. An ongoing concern among residents is that the existing traffic problem will only grow with an expanded rec center providing more programs. Coach Vincent

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The Palisades Recreation Center holds historic landmark status.

Larry, who has been with the rec center since 2013, said the seniors and teens who use the center now all walk there, and the neighborhood traffic is driven by use of the field, not of the center. “We understand, and we’ll see what we can do,� Stanley said. As a next step, Stanley informed the crowd that an online survey, to include the two new schemes and, possibly, one that reflects just a renovation to the existing building, would be circulated to residents. Avi Green, vice president of the Palisades Citizens Association, requested that the community have input on the survey’s design. Marshella Wallace, a community planner with the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation, said the survey would be distributed via the Palisades listserv, as well as to everyone who signed in at the community meetings. The department said it would distribute a hard copy of the survey for those lacking computer access. The project has a $9.5 million budget, with completion projected for summer or fall of 2017, according to the D.C. Department of General Services website. Upcoming design reviews will involve Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3D, the D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board and the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts.

As major new developments reshape Adams Morgan, the local advisory neighborhood commission wants the city to proactively address changing traffic patterns. ANC 1C unanimously urged the D.C. Department of Transportation last Wednesday to conduct a thorough traffic study and implement changes in the neighborhood to address both existing issues and some that could come up in the future. Commissioner Wilson Reynolds described the upcoming developments, including the nearly complete Line DC Hotel at 1780 Columbia Road NW and a large condo building proposed at Columbia and 18th Street, as “the Manhattanization of Adams Morgan.� At last week’s meeting, he said now is “an excellent time to hit the pause button� for the city to look at existing choke points, possible traffic-calming measures and other issues that could be resolved proactively. A spokesperson for the Transportation Department didn’t comment in time for publication. Ongoing concerns in Adams Morgan include an influx of nightlife traffic on Friday and Satur-

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day; drivers using residential streets as cutthroughs while searching for parking; and excessive noise stemming from driver disputes over confusing traffic patterns. In addition to seeking a general transportation study, Reynolds and his colleagues want to be able to change the hours during which certain blocks are reserved for resident-only parking through the Enhanced Residential Permit Parking program without an unwieldy petition process. “I don’t think we need to wait for that anymore,� Reynolds said. “I think the ANC can be responsible enough to be able to make judgments for that.� Parking issues promise to become even more contentious as the number of residences in the area rises. Commissioners said they want to see developers provide unused space in the garages of the new buildings for local residents to rent. “We need to look at every parking space we can find to get relief,� Reynolds said. ANC 1C member JonMarc Buffa added during the meeting that he hopes the city will follow through with concrete actions in the neighborhood. Previous studies have come and gone without substantial change, Buffa said.

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Theft â– 1000-1027 block, 31st St.; 1:20 p.m. Oct. 3. â– 3200-3275 block, M St.; 4:09 p.m. Oct. 3. â– 2900-2999 block, K St.; 1:11 p.m. Oct. 4. â– 3000-3029 block, K St.; 9:36 p.m. Oct. 4. â– 3600-3699 block, O St.; 2:03 p.m. Oct. 5. â– 1300-1399 block, 33rd St.; 3:35 p.m. Oct. 5. â– 1048-1099 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 3:53 p.m. Oct. 5. â– 3200-3275 block, M St.; 6:20 p.m. Oct. 5. â– 3200-3275 block, M St.; 10:09 p.m. Oct. 6. â– 1501-1548 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 2:40 p.m. Oct. 7. â– 3000-3099 block, Q St.; 4:55 p.m. Oct. 7. â– 1000-1099 block, Thomas Jefferson St.; 5:53 p.m. Oct. 7. â– 3036-3099 block, M St.; 9:26 p.m. Oct. 7. â– 1401-1498 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 3:26 a.m. Oct. 9.

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Connecticut Ave.; 6:07 p.m. Oct. 4. Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 1100-1199 block, 15th St.; 6:12 p.m. Oct. 4 (with knife). Burglary â– 2100-2199 block, F St.; 5:10 p.m. Oct. 3. Motor vehicle theft â– 1900-1999 block, M St.; 12:10 a.m. Oct. 9. Theft â– 2300-2399 block, G St.; 4:31 p.m. Oct. 3. â– 2000-2099 block, L St.; 5:01 p.m. Oct. 3. â– 1700-1799 block, H St.; 5:18 p.m. Oct. 3. â– 1100-1199 block, Vermont Ave.; 5:19 p.m. Oct. 3. â– 2100-2199 block, F St.; 12:03 a.m. Oct. 4. â– 1100-1199 block, Vermont Ave.; 6:19 a.m. Oct. 4. â– 2500-2699 block, Virginia Ave.; 8:05 a.m. Oct. 4. â– 2100-2199 block, H St.; 12:20 p.m. Oct. 4. â– 1800-1899 block, M St.; 1:04 p.m. Oct. 4. â– 1700-1799 block, I St.; 1:41 p.m. Oct. 5. â– 1000-1099 block, 16th St.; 6:41 p.m. Oct. 5. â– 1400-1499 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 6:50 p.m. Oct. 6. â– 1130-1199 block, Connecticut Ave.; 11:33 a.m. Oct. 7. â– 1130-1199 block, Connecticut Ave.; 1:07 p.m. Oct. 7. â– 600-699 block, 14th St.; 10:56 p.m. Oct. 7. â– 2000-2099 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 9:24 a.m. Oct. 8. â– 1000-1099 block, 19th St.; 8:48 p.m. Oct. 8. Theft from auto â– 2100-2199 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 8:18 p.m. Oct. 5. â– 1200-1299 block, 23rd St.; 9:59 a.m. Oct. 6. â– 1000-1099 block, 22nd St.; 3:15 a.m. Oct. 7.

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Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 3-5 block, Thomas Circle; 3 a.m. Oct. 7 (with knife). â– 1400-1499 block, N St.; 4:51 p.m. Oct. 7. Theft â– 1-7 block, Dupont Circle; 4:08 p.m. Oct. 3. â– 1309-1399 block, 19th St.; 4:02 a.m. Oct. 4. â– 1218-1299 block, Connecticut Ave.; 4:11 a.m. Oct. 4. â– 1300-1379 block, 20th St.; 8:51 a.m. Oct. 4. â– 1600-1699 block, P St.;

11:49 a.m. Oct. 4. â– 1300-1321 block, 15th St.; 1:11 p.m. Oct. 4. â– 2100-2199 block, O St.; 4:39 p.m. Oct. 4. â– 1700-1799 block, P St.; 11:20 p.m. Oct. 4. â– 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 5 p.m. Oct. 5. â– 1400-1499 block, P St.; 8 p.m. Oct. 5. â– 1400-1499 block, New Hampshire Ave.; 9:03 p.m. Oct. 5. â– 1300-1399 block, 14th St.; 1:55 a.m. Oct. 6. â– 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 4:14 p.m. Oct. 7. â– 1600-1639 block, 20th St.; 10:06 p.m. Oct. 7. Theft from auto â– 1700-1799 block, Connecticut Ave.; 10:36 a.m. Oct. 3. â– 2000-2029 block, Florida Ave.; 11:43 a.m. Oct. 6. â– 1825-1899 block, Phelps Place; 8:13 a.m. Oct. 7. â– 1400-1499 block, Q St.; 1:01 p.m. Oct. 7. â– 2100-2199 block, Newport Place; 6:19 p.m. Oct. 7. â– 1400-1499 block, 21st St.; 11:36 p.m. Oct. 7. â– 1615-1699 block, Rhode Island Ave.; 5:34 a.m. Oct. 8. â– 1500-1599 block, O St.; 5:54 a.m. Oct. 8. â– 1400-1499 block, 22nd St.; noon Oct. 8. â– 1700-1799 block, Church St.; 2:17 p.m. Oct. 8. â– 1623-1699 block, 19th St.; 1:19 p.m. Oct. 9. â– 1400-1499 block, Rhode Island Ave.; 1:56 p.m. Oct. 9.

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â– DUPONT CIRCLE

Burglary â– 1900-1926 block, 16th St.; 11:37 a.m. Oct. 4. Theft â– 1620-1699 block, 15th St.; 10:42 a.m. Oct. 4. â– 1618-1699 block, 14th St.; 12:21 a.m. Oct. 5. â– 2000-2099 block, 14th St.; 7:50 p.m. Oct. 5. â– 1600-1699 block, R St.; 8:58 p.m. Oct. 5. â– 1900-1920 block, 14th St.; 5:26 p.m. Oct. 6. â– 2000-2099 block, 14th St.; 11:24 p.m. Oct. 6. Theft from auto â– 1400-1499 block, W St.; 12:15 p.m. Oct. 5. â– 1600-1699 block, Corcoran St.; 3:38 p.m. Oct. 6. â– 1700-1799 block, Johnson Ave.; 10:35 p.m. Oct. 6. â– 1600-1620 block, T St.; 12:58 p.m. Oct. 8. â– 1700-1799 block, Q St.; 2:10 p.m. Oct. 9.

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â– ADAMS MORGAN

Robbery â– 1761-1780 block, Columbia Road; 1:07 a.m.

Oct. 6. Burglary â– 2600-2699 block, Adams Mill Road; 3 p.m. Oct. 3. â– 2300-2499 block, Champlain St.; 4:43 a.m. Oct. 9. Motor vehicle theft â– 2100-2199 block, Champlain St.; 10:11 p.m. Oct. 8. Theft â– 1737-1776 block, Columbia Road; 11:06 p.m. Oct. 4. â– 2000-2099 block, 19th St.; 7:55 p.m. Oct. 5. â– 2300-2499 block, Champlain St.; 8:16 p.m. Oct. 5. â– 2600-2699 block, 16th St.; 12:45 p.m. Oct. 6. â– 1800-1899 block, Ontario Place; 2:38 p.m. Oct. 6. â– 1737-1776 block, Columbia Road; 6:05 a.m. Oct. 9. â– 1847-1999 block, Calvert St.; 5:05 p.m. Oct. 9. Theft from auto â– 1737-1776 block, Columbia Road; 2:20 p.m. Oct. 4. â– 2120-2323 block, Ontario Road; 12:40 p.m. Oct. 5. â– 1900-1999 block, Kalorama Road; 2:06 p.m. Oct. 7. â– 2100-2199 block, Champlain St.; 11:18 p.m. Oct. 8.

PSA PSA 307 307

â– LOGAN CIRCLE

Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 900-937 block, Rhode Island Ave.; 3:40 a.m. Oct. 7 (with gun). â– 1200-1299 block, 11th St.; 3:49 a.m. Oct. 8 (with gun). Theft â– 1100-1199 block, 10th St.; 1:53 p.m. Oct. 3. â– 900-999 block, L St.; 11:21 a.m. Oct. 5. â– 1100-1199 block, 10th St.; 7:14 p.m. Oct. 7. â– 900-999 block, N St.; 4:34 a.m. Oct. 9. Theft from auto â– 1300-1399 block, 10th St.; 1:55 p.m. Oct. 3. â– 900-999 block, N St.; 2:32 p.m. Oct. 3. â– 1300-1399 block, Riggs St.; 12:55 p.m. Oct. 4. â– 1200-1299 block, N St.; 2:20 p.m. Oct. 4. â– 1400-1499 block, 10th St.; 4:14 p.m. Oct. 6. â– 900-999 block, French St.; 8:34 p.m. Oct. 6. â– 1000-1099 block, R St.; 10:04 a.m. Oct. 7. â– 1200-1299 block, 9th St.; 9:04 p.m. Oct. 7. â– 1200-1299 block, R St.; 1:33 a.m. Oct. 8. â– 1200-1298 block, O St.; 1:46 p.m. Oct. 8. â– 1200-1299 block, N St.; 7:22 p.m. Oct. 9.

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HOFFMAN: ANC opposes latest plans with lower building, smaller plaza at SunTrust site

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The proposal for a six-story, 65-foot-tall condominium building with 55 to 60 units first came before the neighborhood in March. Residents showed up in large numbers to protest the planned shrinkage of the plaza, which hosts the neighborhood’s weekly farmers market and other community events, and the height of the proposed building, which exceeds that of the structures that surround it. The Historic Preservation Review Board deadlocked in voting on the project in June, ultimately asking PN Hoffman to return with an updated design that more carefully addresses impacts on 18th Street and incorporates more of the neighborhood’s concerns. Representatives from Hoffman and architects from Eric Colbert & Associates unveiled their new plans to more than 40 attendees at last Wednesday’s ANC 1C meeting. Some neighbors appeared won over by the designs, but others objected to the news that the plaza, already cut down to half its existing 5,700-square-foot surface area, has shrunk even further from the previous design, now topping out at just over 2,000 square feet. Residents pressed the developer on the plaza size, arguing that the neighborhood’s well-established central gathering place will be decimated. The ultimate decision on the plaza size depends on a calculation involving where to situate the mass of the building on the property, PN Hoffman’s Bao Vuong said at the meeting. Some in the community, including the coalition Adams Morgan

Neighbors for Reasonable Development, believe that the plaza property — while privately owned — is controlled by an easement afforded to the public decades ago as retribution for racially prejudiced housing policies by a savings and loan that once owned the land. Representatives from SunTrust have not appeared at recent neighborhood meetings on the subject, but PN Hoffman insists that the plaza is private property that it can alter at its discretion. “When the plaza’s gone, the plaza’s gone,� one resident said. “All the activity that happened around the plaza and all the things it generated, that’s evaporated.� The developer has assured the operators of the heavily trafficked Adams Morgan Farmers Market that it will help transfer the market to a different public space area in the event that the new plaza proves too small. Market manager Esther Siegel told The Current on Monday that she continues to strongly prefer staying at the SunTrust plaza and has ruled out the BB&T plaza across the street as too small. Though some neighbors have accused the developer of poor communication with the community, Siegel said her interactions with the firm have been productive. But she’s concerned that the final decision about the future of the plaza won’t happen by January. If planning proceeds as normal, and the farmers market is unable to find a suitable location by the start of 2017, an entire harvest’s worth of produce could be wasted. Siegel said she needs to begin prep work for at the beginning of the year in order to be ready in time. “That’s an incredible loss to us,� she said.

Aside from the plaza, the biggest change from June to October is a reduction in building height: 11.5 feet shaved off the shorter southern end, and 21.5 feet total removed from the building’s taller portion. Proposed balconies have been removed or set further within the structure. The color of the brick is darker, and the window design has been softened. A mechanical enclosure planned for the rooftop has been removed, and more seating and landscaping have been added to the plaza space. For some, the building height change is sufficient, but for others, the concept of the condo building is inherently disruptive. “It’s like the Titanic at the end of the street,� one resident said. The developer isn’t entirely sympathetic. “You can pick and choose and try to myopically focus on whatever building heights you want. I think we have made some big moves with respect to our building along 18th Street,� Vuong said at the meeting. “There’s just a difference of opinion.� ANC 1C member JonMarc Buffa said email comments in recent weeks from neighbors opposing the project have vastly outnumbered those in support. He thinks the community’s vocal frustration with the earlier plans helped sway the preservation board in the neighborhood’s favor, and he hopes to see the same happen again next time. “I think they’ve come farther than where they were before,� Buffa said. “But they’ve only done what is the minimum to squeeze by HPRB.� The PN Hoffman project is slated to come before the Historic

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In Ward 2

Voters in Ward 2 won’t have a choice of candidates for their D.C. Council member or representative to the State Board of Education. Fortunately, the incumbents for each of these positions — the same two who also ran unopposed in 2012 — bring an outstanding record of service in their communities and the District as a whole. For the council, Ward 2 voters get the benefit of the longest-serving member — Jack Evans, who has represented the ward since 1991. As chair of the council’s Committee on Finance and Revenue, Mr. Evans has fostered an enviable reputation for fiscal conservatism that helped the District recover from financial crises. But he hasn’t simply demanded thoughtless budget reductions; rather, the council member has pushed successfully for valuable city spending priorities while protecting the city against temptations to dip into important reserve funds. We’ve also remained consistently impressed with Mr. Evans’ constituent service commitments — a credit to him and his excellent staff. He balances his citywide policy efforts with issues as localized as an alley that’s overdue for fresh pavement. We’re delighted to endorse him. For the State Board of Education, one-term incumbent Jack Jacobson is also unopposed in his re-election bid, after his challengers were disqualified from the race. Mr. Jacobson, whose fellow board members twice selected him as their president, has long impressed us with his community activism. We were enthusiastic about his prospects when he first ran for the Board of Education, and he did not disappoint us. In a recent interview, Mr. Jacobson told us that his proudest accomplishment was the board’s adoption of new, more comprehensive health education standards. Although D.C. students were already receiving sex ed, the new standards ensure that they will also receive additional information about mental and emotional health, violence, safety and drug abuse. We’re also pleased to see Mr. Jacobson’s continued focus on graduation requirements and reducing truancy, and have positive memories of his five years serving on Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2B (Dupont Circle). He has earned your vote.

In Ward 4

Brandon Todd first ran for the Ward 4 D.C. Council seat in 2015, and sought re-election shortly thereafter in this spring’s Democratic primary. In both races, Mr. Todd faced off against a slew of opponents who disparaged his close ties to Mayor Muriel Bowser, for whom he served as constituent services director when she herself represented Ward 4 on the council. In the primary, we echoed that concern and endorsed one of Mr. Todd’s opponents. But now, as he prepares to coast to re-election unopposed in the general election, we’d like to emphasize that Ward 4 residents will be wellrepresented on the council. Mr. Todd’s articulate grasp of the issues has consistently impressed us, and he is clearly in an excellent position to communicate any concerns or needs to Mayor Bowser. To be sure, we don’t agree with Mr. Todd on every issue. And we do feel it’s important for the council to use its oversight authority as a check on the executive branch — a responsibility even for a mayoral ally such as Mr. Todd. Even if he is not as aggressive on that accord as some council members are, he’s an able representative for Ward 4 who brings extensive experience with the office, as well as the intelligence necessary to benefit from that experience. We’re happy to endorse him. We’ve also been impressed with the lone candidate for Ward 4’s State Board of Education seat: Lannette Woodruff, a mother of two students in local public schools, aged 12 and 16. In addition to her own personal experience as a parent, Ms. Woodruff, 57, has been involved in education for 38 years. Her resume includes four education-related degrees, culminating in a Ph.D. in educational psychology from Howard University. She directed an after-school program at Capitol Hill’s Watkins Elementary, and is implementing a volunteer program at Benjamin Banneker Academic High School to tutor middle-schoolers at E.L. Haynes Public Charter School. She has trained aspiring teachers as an adjunct professor at the University of the District of Columbia. We’re encouraged by Ms. Woodruff’s experience and wish her luck in achieving her goals for D.C. students, including establishing a wider range of education options, such as bilingual or Montessori programs, and taking lessons from the successful Washington Latin Public Charter School. We’re pleased to endorse her.

Vulgarity and more for 2016 …

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here is comedian George Carlin when we need him? Well, of course, he died back in 2008. His famous “Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television” routine in 1972 was seen at the time as scandalous. Well, we’re still not printing those words here, or any of the words Donald Trump was heard using in that vulgarity-strewn video from 2005 that surfaced last week. Go online if you want to read or hear them. But, in a new level of coarseness for the media, all the Trumprelated vulgarities were printed in full by The New York Times and CNN on their websites. Cable political shows and other outlets aired them unedited in some cases. New York Times politics editor Carolyn Ryan explained the decision-making: “It’s a rare thing for us to use this language in our stories, even in quotes, and we discussed it at length. Mr. Trump is the nominee for president of one of our two major parties and the specific language he used was newsworthy and a major part of the story.” The Times editor said “to leave out or simply describe [those words] seemed awkward and less than forthright to us, especially given that we would be running a video that showed our readers exactly when was said.” Politico also ran the words in total. Even the Wall Street Journal allowed the use of “p----” in a direct quote, but drew a line at the f-word. Across all the media, it was a frenzy of words obliterated or disguised. Truly, it’s a new level in politics. We feel for the parents whose children are trying to do classroom reports on this presidential race. ■ Bowser vs. Trump. No one doubts Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser is 100 percent for Hillary Clinton for president. So we knew there would be a response after Sunday night’s debate in St. Louis when Trump was asked about African-Americans. Trump doubled down on his view that essentially all AfricanAmericans have been failed by Democrats. He referenced crime and unrest in many communities, leaving out the unrest over police shootings. “You look at Charlotte. You look at Baltimore. You look at the evidence that’s taking place in the inner cities — Chicago. You look at Washington, D.C. We have an increase in murder within our cities — the biggest in 45 years. We have a divided nation because of people like [Clinton].” Bowser on Monday morning tweeted out a list of facts about our city over the past two years: Violent crime down 2 percent. Property crime down 9 percent. Overall crime down 8 percent. Bowser added a few tourism facts (a subtle reference to Trump’s new hotel here): Highest hotel occupancy rate in a decade. A record 19.3 million domestic visitors, up 4 percent. A record $7 billion spent by tourists, up 5.3

percent. ■ The Notebook’s take. We were sitting at home when Trump made the “look at Washington, D.C. remark.” We tweeted that yes, we wish people would look at local Washington and see the dramatic changes here over the last 15 years, let alone Bowser’s last two. We’re proud to note our tweet was picked up and liked 219 times and had 77 retweets. The District’s every misstep or problem is conflated with former Mayor Marion Barry, who died two years ago next month. The city surely has its problems and crooked officials, but this city is far from the depths of years past. ■ Virginia GOP turmoil. The national Republican infighting over Trump shows no signs of subsiding. And it just got a little angrier in Virginia. Never mind those Democrats who are working for Hillary Clinton; this is Republicans versus Republicans. The national Donald Trump campaign on Monday fired Virginia state co-chair Corey Stewart. You could say Stewart is more pugnacious than Trump himself. He proved it on Monday by holding a protest rally in front of the Capitol Hill offices of the national Republican Party. Stewart is angry that too many Republicans, like Northern Virginia 10th District Republican Rep. Barbara Comstock, are running away from Trump. Comstock’s campaign told NBC4 that she is focused on serving her constituents and is focused on defeating her Democratic challenger. This close to the election, the Trump campaign doesn’t need any more infighting over Trump’s campaign. So it fired Stewart, who also chairs the Prince William County Board of Supervisors. Stewart was unrepentant, telling NBC4’s Jackie Bensen in a telephone call: “I found out about it through news reports and, frankly, it’s not a big surprise. I stood up to the RNC today. I stood up to the Republican establishment. They threatened to fire me, and they made good on that threat.” The Republican Party of Virginia backed the move. “Every day, hundreds of Republicans across Virginia are working hard to elect Donald Trump,” state party chair John Whitbeck in a statement. “We can’t afford any distractions.” Virginia this time around is no longer seen as a battleground state. Clinton consistently leads in state polling. Stewart says he believes there are 250,000 voters who still are undecided. But his official role in the campaign is decided. He’s out. Stewart is running for governor in the 2017 race next year. More moderate-conservative state Republicans are trying to diminish the hard-right influence of Stewart and others. Whether Trump wins or loses on Nov. 8, the bitterness of the infighting will continue into next year. Who’s happy? All those Virginia Democrats are happy. Tom Sherwood, a Southwest resident, is a political reporter for News 4.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Trolley, park trails at different grades

The Current’s Oct. 5 article “During trail’s closure, looking to the future” seems to be quite garbled in terms of geography. It implies that the north-south Glover Archbold trail recently closed where it runs 50 or 60 feet below the old trolley trestle is connected to the east-west

“Trolley Trail,” which runs along the Palisades, and which most of the local residents want to keep in its present bucolic unpaved state. A stabilized and resurfaced trestle over Glover Archbold Park would be nice to have for access to Georgetown University from the Foxhall area, but if it were part of a paved “Trolley Trail” running from Galena Place to Georgetown, at least three new trestles in the Palisades (at the bottom of Battery Kemble Park, at Reservoir Road

near Fletcher’s Cove, and at Clark Place) would be needed, to say nothing of the problem of a paved trail across the university’s Canal Road entrance. One sentence in the article describes “a bike trail from Galena Place NW south to Foxhall Road, then passing east from Foxhall under the trolley trestle and ending at the intersection of 37th and Prospect Streets.” The word “under” should actually be “over.” Don Velsey Foxhall

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Death With Dignity bill merits passage

The D.C. Council next Tuesday is expected to vote on the Death With Dignity Act. The bill would give me and other terminally ill adults who meet the strict criteria the option to have a peaceful death. I have terminal ovarian cancer. I do not know how long I have to live. I am doing everything I can to live and extend my life. I have undergone radical surgery and chemotherapy that has life-threatening side effects and caused nerve damage, which limits my ability to walk. I am too familiar with my hospital’s emergency room. I have learned to cope with bursts of extreme pain. There may come a time when the joy of living is lost and I am in constant, intolerable pain. I want to have the option, when my doctors determine they can do nothing more and I have less than six months to live, for a dignified death. The bill introduced by Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh provides this option. The bill, modeled after Oregon’s aid-in-dying law, has strong safeguards to prevent the vulnerable from being coerced to take this path. (In Oregon, there has been no reported evidence of coercion since the law was enacted nearly 20 years ago.) The D.C. Death With Dignity Act requires that: ■two physicians find that a patient has six months or less to live and is not depressed or suffering from impaired judgment. The patient must make two oral requests for the aid-in-dying medication. ■the patient fill out a written request witnessed by two people, one of whom is not a family member; and ■the patient must self-administer the medication and is under no obligation to take it. My support of the Death With Dignity Act does not mean that I oppose palliative and hospice care, both of which I anticipate using. In fact, 93 percent of Oregon patients who request aid-indying medication are in hospices. This legislation is not the same as suicide. Suicide is when a healthy person takes her or his life. It is my cancer that is killing me, and no matter what I do, I will die from it. I respect other people’s choice of how they would like to die. I ask only that I may have a peaceful death. This will happen if the

council votes in favor of the bill. My family and friends support this legislation, which the council considers Oct. 18. Please tell your council member why this measure is important in a city that respects choice. Mary Klein Washington, D.C.

Photo shouldn’t imply Cheh’s endorsement

I am not endorsing any candidate in the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3D02 election. Tom Smith’s campaign is using a picture of me with him at a ribbon cutting. I think it’s improper to use a picture that suggests or implies my support for Tom Smith. I am not supporting him for the ANC 3D02 position. Mary M. Cheh D.C. Council member, Ward 3

After a decade, ANC member passes torch

I have made a decision not to stand for re-election as a Palisades advisory neighborhood commissioner for single-member district ANC 3D04. I thought that the people I have represented for a decade should know this. Public service has been a big part of my life, as has pro bono legal work. I am proud of both. I also want to thank my Palisadian friends for their support and encouragement during my tenure, as well as during my two terms as president of the Palisades Citizens Association. I shall continue to help the many citizens suffering from “cut-through� traffic off MacArthur Boulevard by mostly Virginia and Maryland vehicles. A special thank-you to Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh for her help, and that of her staff, on so many things over the years. This is not a goodbye. It’s just the right time to pass the torch. See you in the Palisades Safeway. Stu Ross Commissioner, ANC 3D04

Incumbent has solid record with ANC 2E

I am enthusiastically endorsing Bill Starrels as commissioner for ANC 2E05 in Georgetown. I have known and worked closely with Bill since I was president of the Citizens Association of Georgetown in 2004 to 2007, and am convinced of his unwavering commitment to his constituents and the community of Georgetown at large. Personally, he is a kind and caring person with a lovely family who has lived in his singlemember district for a very long time. As an ANC member, Bill

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has demonstrated time and again a willingness to work with citizens and businesses to make Georgetown a better place. Some will remember incidents like when Washington Harbour became inundated by bikers through a radio show announcing it as the place to meet — the noise was too much for families, and Bill acted to rectify the situation. I remember sitting in Holy Trinity Catholic Church next to Bill at the memorial service for a Georgetown University student who died in a tragic fire on Prospect Street NW. After that event, we worked with the university to get the city to inspect rental houses for safety. These are just two of many, many ways Bill has very ably served his community. At this time of many ANC 2E commissioners retiring, Georgetown needs Bill’s experience more than ever. I am certain Bill Starrels is the strongest, best choice for ANC 2E05. Victoria Rixey

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One of The Current’s best features is its comprehensive community calendar of events, to which I regularly refer. It’s great. Because of this calendar, my wife and I decided recently to go see the Howard Gospel Choir at the Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center. And because of that, we learned about something fascinating that we never knew existed. As I have since discovered, in 1900, school principal James Johnson (in celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday and Booker T. Washington’s visit to his segregated school) wrote a poem called “Lift Every Voice and Sing.� Five years later, Johnson’s brother, John, wrote the music. Over the years, this song has been sung in black churches and predominantly black schools, so much so that it is often called the “Black National Anthem.� This moving poetry and music was sung just recently by opera star Denyce Graves at the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, a performance widely available online. And it was sung the next day by the Howard Gospel Choir, thus opening our eyes to a cultural heritage of our country of which we were totally unaware. To any readers unfamiliar with this song: Google the lyrics, and listen to Denyce Graves sing the song. You, too, will be moved, and your eyes will be opened to an enriched American experience. Peter Baumbusch

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“The Chesapeake Street houses retain their historic identity and associations, along with integrity of design, material, and feeling,” the application reads. The homes were built by two early Tenleytown residents, Francesco and Luigi Perna, according to the application. The duo built several houses in the neighborhood, using stone to help move away from the appearance of a “village-like settlement” and establish a new identity for the neigh-

borhood as a “suburb in the city.” The Chesapeake Street homes now up for landmark designation were built between January and November 1909, according to the application. Uses for the homes evolved with the neighborhood’s population — after World War II, for instance, 4112 was occupied by two families totaling 14 residents, part of an onslaught of new residents resulting from the return to peacetime. At one time in the 1920s, 35 people — including several Perna family members — occupied the four homes.

After building the two duplexes, the Pernas went on to construct numerous other homes in the neighborhood and establish their own stone construction firm. Due to the homes’ attached frames and craftsmanlike design, the Tenleytown Historical Society believes the homes helped set a template for the neighborhood’s modern character. The homes were among a collection of Tenleytown buildings listed as worthy of landmark designation in a 2003 survey of the area, Tenleytown Historical Society president Jane Waldmann said in an inter-

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOARD OF ELECTIONS PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Elections at a Special Board Meeting on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, certified the short title and summary statement of the proposed Advisory Referendum entitled “Advisory Referendum on the State of New Columbia Admission Act Resolution of 2016.” Pursuant to 3 DCMR §1906.3, the Board hereby publishes the short title and summary statement, as proposed by the D.C. Council in Council Resolution 21-570 and as certified by the Board of Elections. The proposed Advisory Referendum will be presented to the voters at the General Election to be conducted on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. For further information, members of the public may contact the Board of Elections at 727-2525.

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view. Since then, a multi-property nomination from the organization once again identified the buildings as notable. “Part of our mission is to preserve and build evidence of our local history,” Waldmann said. “This is an excellent candidate.” Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3E will weigh in on the application once it’s scheduled on the Historic Preservation Review Board’s calendar. Chair Jon Bender told The Current that he hasn’t reviewed the full application yet, but so far he’s not yet convinced of the properties’ distinctiveness.

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mark designation application for the site on Friday, according to the Office of Planning. In deciding what to do about the deteriorating conditions on the site, Carlson and his colleagues considered moving the generator into storage, but the institution lacks the capacity for the large structure, and the generator is beyond the potential for an update to compete in present-day nuclear physics. They also considered submitting the site for historic designation consideration, but decided against it. ‘We’re very pleased that the community supports the work that we do, but we do this all the time,” Carlson said. “It’s a derelict piece of equipment, and we would prefer to see the money go to modern research.” Miller outlined the generator’s history of scientific research and recalled a meeting of the world’s top nuclear physicists, including Niels Bohr, at the site. The generator was designed by architect Edward Burton Corning, who helped design several Chevy Chase’s businesses and residences in the middle of the 20th century. ANC 3/4G won’t vote on the proposal unless a raze permit or historic preservation application comes up for consideration. But

commissioners offered mixed reactions to the debate. Chair Randy Speck said he’s sympathetic to the potential negative impact of spending valuable resources on preserving old science instead of investing in new research, but he also likes the view of the campus as it is. Commissioner Chris Fromboluti, an architect who’s worked on numerous historic buildings, thinks this one stands out and should be preserved. “The rest of the buildings are just very bland, square boxes,” Fromboluti said. “I just can’t believe that you would take a building like this down that has all this history behind it and basically strip your campus of the one interesting building that’s there.” Three residents who spoke at the meeting advocated for tearing the generator down, while none announced support for Miller’s counterproposal. In an interview, Carlson said the institution does have funds available to complete the restoration but would much rather allocate $200,000 to hiring three postdoctoral researchers for three years. “I would much rather hire three young people and get them excited about science than keep a Van de Graaff repaired,” Carlson said. “It’s just time for it to go.”

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SWW-FRANCIS STEVENS FUNDRAISING AUCTION APPROACHING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 6:00-9:00 PM Hosted by Squire Patton Boggs LLP, 2550 M St NW The 3rd Annual Auction to raise funds for School Without Walls at Francis-Stevens Home & School Association is almost here. SWWFS is a DC Public School in Foggy Bottom/West End serving over 450 students from Pre-K through Grade 8. All proceeds benefit the Home & School Association, to help the school and the children with programs like the Kennedy Center Partnership, FoodPrints program, metro fare cards for field trips, after-school chess and language programs, and professional development for teachers. There will be a cash bar and appetizers. Admission is free, and the auction is open to the public. It is an adults-only event. Invite your friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors!

TURF AND TERRAIN ENTERS FINAL MONTH SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 4:30-7:30 PM 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.

FOOD! FRIENDS! FOGGY BOTTOM ASSOCIATION BBQ! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1:00-4:00 PM 26th Street Park Join friends and neighbors for the Foggy Bottom Association’s biennial afternoon Barbecue! Enjoy awesome food from Rocklands (we made sure to order a couple of vegetarian-friendly dishes). Visit with old and new friends. Free to FBA members. Want to volunteer? Email president@foggybottomassociation. org with BBQ in the subject line.

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FBA OCTOBER MEETING TO FEATURE ANC 2A03 CANDIDATE FORUM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 7:00 PM Location TBA There is only one contested race in ANC 2A this year. Matthew Chwestak and Marco Guzman are both running to serve as Commissioner for Single Member District 2A03. Join us and hear what each candidate thinks are the most pressing neighborhood issues, and to learn what he will do about them. Bring your questions!

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COMMUNITY NOTICE ELLINGTON TRACK AND FIELD TO BE CLOSED FOR TRACK RENOVATION Georgetown University Athletics has partnered with Duke Ellington School of the Arts and DC Government to renovate and resurface the track at Ellington Field. For safety reasons both the track and field will be closed between Tuesday, October 18 and Friday, November 4, 2016. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we complete this project that will benefit the entire Georgetown community. Please direct any questions or concerns about the project to communityengagement@georgetown.edu. -Georgetown University Athletics

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MONDAYS, OCTOBER 17, 24 & 31, 6:00 PM Everybody Yoga All levels welcome. Bring your own mat or use one of ours. THURSDAYS, OCTOBER 20 & 27, 6:30 PM Movie Night October 20 – The Rum Diary October 27 – Practical Magic TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 5:00 PM Knitting Circle All levels welcome. Please bring your own materials. Unless otherwise indicated, all events take place at the interim West End Neighborhood Library, 2522 Virginia Ave NW. Call (202) 724-8707 for more information.

GET ON THE BUS – THE SENIOR SHOPPING BUS New participants must register once to establish eligibility. While Seabury operates the van service, Terrific Inc. manages registration. Phone (202) 595-1990 and ask for Shena Hutchinson (who is the intake coordinator). Call the volunteer to make your reservation(s) for one or more of the trips. Call early, since the bus holds only 16 people. The Volunteer for October is Irene Fondi; you can reach her at (202) 337-3176. Leave your name, telephone number, and the date(s) on which you wish to ride in the van. You will not receive a return call unless there is a problem. The bus leaves the Watergate East driveway at 10:45 am sharp! It makes another pick-up at the Diplomat in Columbia Plaza. Wednesday, October 12 – Safeway Wednesday, October 19 – Walmart

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New hybrid crossover offered in diverse forms

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The Toyota RAV4 and Lexus NX don’t look much alike. The Toyota is more boxy, while the Lexus is sleeker and edgier. The Lexus has a plush, leathercoated cabin, while the Toyota is plainer and simpler. But these compact crossovers share their mechan-

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ical underpinnings — which notably include a classexclusive gas-electric hybrid powertrain. This fourcylinder engine mated to electric motors helps these crossovers offer the fuel efficiency of a compact car in a bigger, taller, roomier and fancier package. And while there’s almost no advantage on the highway over the conventional gas RAV4 or NX, EPA ratings in the city are truly outstanding: 34 and 33 mpg, respectively. The Toyota is, of course, more affordable than its Lexus counterpart. The RAV4 Hybrid starts at $29,270, compared to $42,250 for the hybrid Lexus, the NX 300h. But another difference is perhaps even more significant: The RAV4 Hybrid costs just $700 more than a comparably equipped non-hybrid model, which even has less power than the Hybrid. Meanwhile, the NX 300h is a $5,000 premium over a comparable NX 200t, which has a smooth and powerful turbocharged gas engine. The turbo engine also suits the sporty NX better than the hybrid powertrain does. In the NX 300h, you can get acceptable — albeit noisy — power if you use the car’s sport mode and accelerate hard. But in hybrids, maximum fuel savings are coaxed out by delicately feathering the throttle. With agile, responsive handling that’s complementing a peppy engine, the NX 200t is a fun premium crossover. The NX

D.C. Council pushes for late-night Metro

The D.C. Council is formally opposing Metro’s proposal to permanently close its subway system at midnight on weekends, with a unanimous resolution adopted yesterday afternoon. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority curbed late-night hours to catch up on deferred maintenance this spring as part of its SafeTrack program, and Metro general manager Paul Wiedefeld subsequently proposed making the change permanent to prevent future deterioration. But council members argued that service until 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights is vital to the local economy, reduces car dependence and provides a safe, affordable way home for people working late in the city. Ward 2 Council member Jack Evans — who also chairs Metro’s board of directors — introduced the resolution, which has no legal weight and doesn’t specify an alternative subway

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300h has the same handling but not the overall sporty, premium feel. Meanwhile, no RAV4 is sporty or fun; gentle driving is in line with its abilities. Although EPA ratings are similar, the RAV4 Hybrid’s advantage proved bigger on the road, where it was more willing to remain in all-electric mode than the NX 300h. The RAV4 also has the advantage of significantly more interior space and superior rear visibility. While the NX 300h alone fills the niche of premium crossover hybrid at a lower price than Lexus’ larger RX 450h, the RAV4 Hybrid is an easy go-to choice for anyone already considering the regular RAV4. Note that the Toyota will have a competitor hit the market soon: the newly unveiled 2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid.

schedule. Metro has recently put forward four possible schedules that officials say would provide enough time for adequate maintenance; one, which retains 3 a.m. weekend closures, would delay Saturday’s opening to 9 a.m. and reduce Sunday service to between noon and 11 p.m. Metro has also proposed a network of new bus service that would trace the routes of its subway lines to fill in some service gaps. Metro will hold a hearing on its proposed schedules Oct. 20 and is also taking comments at tinyurl.com/WMATA-hours.

VW offers nostalgia with Beetle Dune

The original Volkswagen Beetle was a cheap, hardy machine whose underpinnings served as a popular starting point for conversions into sandconquering dune buggies. Buyers of today’s Beetle, a retrostyled hatchback or convertible based on the modern VW Golf, can now get a taste of that heritage with the Beetle Dune.

2017 VW Beetle Dune Content yourself with a slight taste, though. The Beetle Dune sits a fraction of an inch higher off the ground than a standard Beetle, but that’s the extent of its off-road chops. The Dune’s other changes are cosmetic, including the exclusive Sandstorm Yellow paint on the tested model. All Beetles are pleasant and moderately sporty to drive, like the Golf on which they’re based. The Golf’s boxy shape is more practical, but it lacks a convertible option or distinctive styling (Dune or otherwise). Prices start at $20,615 for the standard Beetle hatchback and $26,310 for the Beetle convertible. The Dune edition is about $4,000 more on hatchbacks and about $5,000 more on the newly launched convertible.

any D.C. meter. Though those permissions will remain in place for now outside the central business district, the new system aims to address a problem with fraud downtown. Officials say cars with fake or improperly used placards have clogged parking on popular blocks and deprived the city of meter revenue. “The new Red Top Meter regulations are an attempt to address the needs of the disabled who are competing for parking in accessible spaces throughout the congested core business area (CBD),” Transportation Department spokesperson wrote in an email to The Current. “Other cities, such as Baltimore, have launched similar programs and are succeeding in increasing parking availability and access for the most vulnerable of their residents. The District is hoping to have the same positive impact with this new program.” But during the agency’s repeated attempts to implement the red top program since 2012, some disability rights advocates have blasted the effort as misguided at best — and perhaps simply a cash grab from vulnerable residents. Carolyn Cook, a member of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3/4G (Chevy Chase), said city agencies failed to adequately consult with stakeholders and think creatively about alternative solutions. “I’m very disappointed — and that’s an understatement — in the city, having worked on this issue since 2012 when it first came about,” Cook said in an interview. “I think it was a huge mistake, and it deserved a much broader discussion than it was ever given.” ANC 3/4G has twice passed resolutions opposing the red top program, most recently during a 30-day public comment period in July — which the Transportation Department turned down requests to extend. The commission’s July 11 resolution alleges that the agency didn’t fully demonstrate that one space per block would provide acceptable disability access or that the red tops would adequately address fraudulent use of disability parking privileges. The agency counters that one space per square block is the national standard established by the U.S. Access Board, and says its policymakers conducted significant research and convened a working group of stakeholders to develop the regulations. Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh, who chairs the council’s transportation committee, said she supports the latest red top regulations. Back in 2012, she and Muriel Bowser — who was then

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the Ward 4 council member — led the successful effort to block implementation of the first red top program, calling it hastily conceived and shoddily implemented. Both are now on board, as Cheh said the Bowser administration’s version ensures that the meters are spaced appropriately and are handicap accessible. “Given the false starts that we’ve had in the past, it looks reasonable to me; it looks rational,” Cheh told The Current. Cheh said it was clear from the start that there was an issue with fraudulent disability placard use, and she agrees with the Transportation Department that charging for parking will help reduce it. “Remember, we’re trying to remove this economic incentive for fraud,” she said. “That fraud, by the way, hurts the ability of people with real disabilities to use these spots.” Before the new regulations go into effect in January, the city will embark on an outreach campaign that will include mailing information on red top meters to D.C. disability plate and placard holders; creating an online map with the meter locations and central business district boundaries; and placing fliers on vehicles currently parked at red top meters (which are available to all drivers until January), according to Owens. The Transportation Department defines the central business district as an area bordered by Massachusetts Avenue NW and NE to the north; 23rd Street NW to the west; Constitution Avenue NW and D Street SW and SE to the south; and 2nd Street SE and NE to the east. Although the new regulations grant the agency the authority to implement the red tops citywide, Owens told The Current that “we do not have a definitive timeframe for expanding the program beyond the Central Business District.” Officials said they will be monitoring the program to identify and correct any possible issues with its implementation.

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Spotlight on Schools Annunciation Catholic School

On Oct. 4, we celebrated the feast of St. Francis of Assisi by blessing pets and animals in our school parking lot. There were many pets. Some people brought fish, turtles, guinea pigs, birds, dogs, bunnies, gerbils, and even a large lizard. Our fourth-grade class brought many pets. SeyfiJames brought two fish named Shimmer and Goldy Jr., Matthew brought his dog Coco, Keyla brought her dog Cookie, Reese brought her bunny Rosie, Colin brought his dog Pumpkin, Ms. Boucher brought her cute dog Riley, and some of our other classmates brought their stuffed animal pets. We also brought our class pet, a metal dog named

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Timmy, to be blessed, too. Ms. Boucher helped all of the third- and fourth-graders while we were outside. All of us felt thankful to have our animal friends blessed by Sister Kathleen. She threw holy water on the whole crowd of us! Since we are human animals, we also got blessed, too! Ms. Gorecki led us in singing the song “All God’s Creatures Have A Place In The Choir.” St. Francis knew that how a person treats animals is a sign of how they will treat one another. We love our animals and believe this, too. — SeyfiJames Artis and Colin Crowe, fourth-graders

The first six weeks of school have flown by in pre-K! We are making new friends, and learning how to be a good friend and follow school rules. We created a class name together and now call ourselves The Peaceful Penguins! There is responsibility in being a Peaceful Penguin, and our friends would like to tell you what is means to be a Peaceful Penguin. Sathvik: “We are peaceful.” Joshua: “We are nice and helpful.” Hannah: “We are good listeners and learners.” Sally, Aiden, Alexis and Jaya: “We are nice and help our friends.” John Robert, Leila and Emme: “We walk peacefully in the hallway.” Eli: “We listen peacefully.” Mila; “We play peacefully.” Lucas and Marisa: “We like to waddle.” Sienna: “We share with our friends.” Marli: “We are good friends.” Ella: “We are good at saying sorry.” Kenzo and Knox: “We listen with our whole bodies.” The Peaceful Penguins are working together to build a positive and caring classroom community! — Mrs. Haith’s and Ms. Morales’ Peaceful Penguins

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What does it mean to go to a Blue Ribbon School? It means excellence, leadership, service and much more. To some, it means walking into school and knowing there will always be another smiling face holding the door for you. For others, it means everyone from the pre-K students to the eighth-graders working together to not only strive for

excellence but to surpass it. Teachers think outside the box to make sure all students enjoy and embrace their learning experience. Students constantly present ways for the school to improve. Becoming a Blue Ribbon School is a long and hard process, but our excellence truly shone through, allowing us to receive this award putting us in at about the top 0.0008 percent of schools in the country. The beauty of it is, as our banner states, “We All Had a Hand in Making HTS a 2016 Blue Ribbon School,” meaning everyone contributed equally to this most joyous and welldeserved award. — Lucy Carter, seventh-grader

Key Elementary School

Key School is in full swing now. We are working hard in our classrooms and outside of class. This week, we celebrated Walk or Bike to School Day. About 125 students walked or biked to Key. I biked with my dad, and my mom walked and met us. It was a family affair and fun for all. It’s important for kids and their families to try to walk or bike to school because it’s good exercise and it won’t pollute the air. There was a whole group that walked together and inspired folks to walk. “It was a great community builder for our school!” said Mr. Riley, Key’s assistant principal. We also heard the bad news that Fillmore Arts Center will be closing. I am playing the trombone this year because of Fillmore. But we are not sure what will happen next year. My mom and others in the PTA are very worried and are embarking on

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ways to stop the closing. We also learned this week that they are cutting our school nurse’s schedule in half. I do not understand why. She is so nice and so helpful to a healthy community. She is already not at our school on Fridays. When people are sick now on Fridays, they just call home and parents have to make medical decisions based on the phone. It’s not safe. I wish all these people who make cuts would actually come to visit our magical school and Fillmore in action. — Robert Swift, third-grader

Lafayette Elementary School

The new Lafayette Elementary is an eco-friendly school with different green features. Eco-friendly buildings try to help the environment by conserving energy. Some buildings are heated by the sun; some can be self-sustained, recycle sewage or even absorb carbon dioxide! Lafayette was rebuilt in 2015 to 2016 because the student population was growing and the 1925 building was in need of repair. When students and staff returned this school year, most of them noticed the 21,000 square feet of green roof. Lafayette is proud to announce that the school is LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certified. “I thought it was very smart to incorporate green features,” said Mrs. Lindsley, a fifth-grade science teacher. Teachers and students are thrilled that they can control their own room temperature and love the skylights in the cafeteria that provide natural light for the large room. Fifth-grade students learned about watersheds on a recent field trip. “I like the green roof because it’s a nice way to absorb water so it doesn’t get into the Chesapeake Bay and make the water dirty,” declared Julianna Gately, a fifth-grader. “[Lafayette’s green features are] good ways to help the environment, and I care about the environment,” fifth-grader Jacob Heilman added. Lafayette is proud to be an eco-friendly school! — Parker Fendig, fifth-grader

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The fourth grade is beginning our semester-long inquiry into human culture and the past through archaeology. We study archaeology as the beginning of our social studies curriculum, which looks at past cultures, particularly ancient Egypt and Greece. Through readings, classroom activities and field trips, we learn how archaeologists look for artifacts and then piece together clues to know what a past culture experienced. An artifact is anything made, See Dispatches/Page 15

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At the ANC 2E meeting, John Lever of the Citizens Association of Georgetown expressed a few early concerns with the height and massing of the proposal. He said his group was “very supportive� of retaining the warehouse building, which was completed in the late 1940s and is deemed historic. But he said the building would alter visitors’ views of the historic district.

DISPATCHES From Page 14 used or modified by humans. It is interesting to discover that even modern-day clothing and electronics are artifacts, because they say something about our present culture. Something doesn’t have to be old to relay information about a culture or person; we actually looked through our teacher’s trash to see what we could learn! It is also really helpful to think about how artifacts from the present could be misinterpreted in the future. The best part of our unit is the field trips to archaeological sites in our area. We visited the Carlyle House in Alexandria to learn about life in the 1700s, as well as Alexandria Archaeology. It was interesting to see artifacts from different time periods in the same

“If you’re on Key Bridge, suddenly it changes the entire aspect of what you see from that gateway walking into our historic Georgetown,� he said. One Georgetown resident said at the meeting he is wary of more cars contributing to traffic and congestion on Water Street, which is also known as K Street. Describing the roadway “as a free-for-all,� he said the area already suffers from a lack of traffic lights and controls, hurting pedes-

place. Soon, we are venturing to the Londontown settlement near Annapolis, which used to be a large tobacco port 300 years ago. We will join real archaeologists searching trash pits to look for artifacts! Learning about past cultures is fun, and we look forward to our own Egypt projects and our Greek musical in the spring. — Mr. Nisbet’s fourth-graders

Our Lady of Victory School

On Sept. 28, it was announced that Our Lady of Victory School was selected for a National Blue Ribbon award for the second time. The Blue Ribbon is awarded to schools that are in the top 15 percent in the nation in reading (or English language arts) and mathematics. The award is given by the U.S. Department of Education, and only a small number of schools from across the nation are selected each year.

Receiving this award for the second time is a true honor for our school. On the day of the announcement, OLV students gathered in the church for assembly. We were congratulated by our principal, Sheila Martinez. Bishop Dorsonville of the Washington Archdiocese blessed us. Then – to our complete surprise – we heard popping, and tons of confetti came down on us! Music played, and students danced and formed a conga line. It was a celebration for the entire school, our amazing principal, dedicated teachers and staff, students and parents. I truly felt our Lord was celebrating with us. I am very proud and excited we won the Blue Ribbon. It shows that we have a strong academic program and that our students are very hard working. I am so thankful to all of our teachers for preparing us throughout the

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years. As an eighth-grader and having been at OLV for 10 years (since nursery school), what a way to end my final year at Our Lady of Victory. Go OLV! — Joseph Y., eighth-grader

Sheridan School

Sixth-graders at Sheridan School participate in an Academic Passion program, in which they work on a personal passion. When we were sixth-graders, we chose to help the world by supporting the monarch butterfly. It was awesome. We learned about the decline of the monarch, a species that is becoming endangered because of the shortage of milkweed. Most people don’t think milkweed is an important plant, but it’s the only plant on which the monarch butterfly lays its eggs. We made a video to spread the word about the monarch’s decline, and then moved on to our

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main project. We decided to plant some milkweed in the butterfly garden at Sheridan. Our head of school (at the time) took us to buy milkweed, and we planted it around the school and on the roof. It was really fun to be active in the community, give back to our planet, and, most fun of all, go up on the School’s roof. After our planting session in the garden, our principal told us that we were officially in charge of the garden! Now, in eighth grade, we are still taking care of the garden we helped create. Once we graduate in the spring, we will pass on the responsibility to the sixth-grade classes of the future as part of our Sheridan legacy. We encourage everyone to plant milkweed in their own gardens or simply preserve the wild spaces where milkweed grows. — Caleigh Vergeer and Jordan McAuliff, eighth-graders

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is on the market for $1,850,000. The entrance to the home is actually on Ross Place NW, a quiet little cul-de-sac framed by houses of similar vintage and design. Set back from the street and fronted by a landscaped yard, it welcomes you with a large curved porch, complete with swing and standout red wood and glass door. Inside, you’re greeted by a staircase to the right and the living room, visible through a passthrough on the left. The living room hints at the traditional Arts and Crafts style found throughout the rest of the house — natural materials, wood trim and flooring, and lots of light. There’s a large geometric-trimmed picture window overlooking the front garden and a wood-burning fireplace with marble surround and carved wood mantle. Pocket doors with vintage brass fittings separate the living room from a comfortably sized eat-in kitchen/family room. The cooking space features an arched wood-paneled ceiling, skylights and banks of windows above the cabinets and on either side of the sink. Amenities include granite countertops; white

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This four-bedroom Arts and Crafts house in Cleveland Park is priced at $1,850,000. Maytag double-door refrigerator; four-burner, glass-top electric range; and Kenmore dishwasher. Next to the kitchen is the formal dining room bookended by a wall of French doors on one side (leading to a garden) and the main hallway on the other. It is a bright and airy space with stained wood molding, trim and ceiling beams. The main floor also includes a small linen closet and half-bath with marble flooring that extends into the hall. (This, too — mixing natural materials — is characteristic of the Arts and Crafts aesthetic.) On the second level are three bedrooms, the smallest of which would make a great office or den. The other two bedrooms (one with a space-efficient, three-piece en suite bath) feature picture windows and closets that are decep-

tively deep. The hall bath has a large soaking tub with tile surround, tile walls, and a backsplash with a folkloric motif. At the top of the stairs is a large window with decorative trim. The third floor is given entirely to the master bedroom, with cozy angles, skylights and square dormer window with diamond-patterned trim. There is also a spacious utility and storage closet on this level. The secret garden in the back is a delight. Graced by brick and terrazzo tile, espalier trees and colorful plantings, it offers several seating and entertaining areas. But the high point is the pool house, with its Mediterranean tile decor and mechanized endless lap

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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, in Room 220, Funger Hall, George Washington University, 2201 G St. NW. Agenda items include: â– police reports. â– reports from the offices of Mayor Muriel Bowser and Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans. â– report from the Ward 2 Education Network. â– report from the West End Library. â– commissioner updates. â– public comments. â– consideration of an emergency resolution requesting the closure of the Shadow Room at 2131 K St. NW due to recent shootings by club patrons, and consideration of authorization of ANC 2A funds to retain counsel to pursue a permanent remedy regarding the Shadow Room. â– presentation by Washington Gas regarding neighborhood concerns related to the PROJECTpipes project. â– presentation by Urban Invest-

ment Partners regarding an upcoming Board of Zoning Adjustment application for renovations to George Washington University’s former Hall on Virginia Avenue building at 2601 Virginia Ave. NW. ■consideration of a request by EastBanc to extend construction hours at the West End Library project site (Square 37) to seven days a week. ■consideration of a resolution regarding the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s proposal to permanently end latenight Metrorail service. ■consideration of a resolution regarding the impairment of the historic Stevens School building and related museum placement as a result of Akridge’s project at 2100 L St. NW. ■consideration of several Alcoholic Beverage Control license renewal applications for taverns and nightclubs. ■presentation regarding the D.C. Statehood referendum on November’s general election ballot. ■consideration of a resolution regarding the landmark application for the Old Naval Observatory at 2300 E St. NW and 2301 Constitution Ave. NW. ■consideration of a resolution regarding needed repairs to the School Without Walls at FrancisStevens. ■consideration of a resolution regarding the modified public space application by the Washington Marriott Georgetown to perform exterior renovations. For details, visit anc2a.org. ANC 2B ANCCircle 2B Dupont ■DUPONT CIRCLE The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Society of the Cincinnati, Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts

Ave. NW. The meeting date was changed to avoid falling on Yom Kippur; doing so also required a change from the usual meeting location. Agenda items include: ■announcements and public comments, including announcement of the launch of the Friends of Dupont Circle Village. ■presentation of ANC 2B candidates on the November ballot. ■consideration of an Alcoholic Beverage Control application by Emissary for a substantial change to its Class CR license at 2032 P St. NW to increase capacity from 44 to 93. ■consideration of several Alcoholic Beverage Control license renewal applications for taverns and nightclub. ■consideration of Historic Preservation Review Board matters: 1630 Riggs Place NW, concept, three-story rear addition and roof deck; 1626 Riggs Place NW, concept, three-story rear addition and roof deck; 2147-2149 P St. NW, concept, new five-story rear addition; 1761 N St. NW, concept, four-story addition at rear; 1500 17th St. NW, concept, new construction of three-story flat with basement; 1735 Connecticut Ave. NW, concept, front facade and bay alterations, consideration of a motion to delay review one month for community input; 1532 U St. NW, concept, rear addition and front basement entrance, consideration of a motion to delay review for one month for community input; and 1442 T St. NW, renewal of 2014 concept approval, consideration of a motion to delay review one month for community input.. ■consideration of a letter of support for FreshFarm Dupont Circle Market’s 2017 market season. ■discussion of inadequate facilities at Stead Park. ■administrative matters, includ-

ing an update regarding the Dupont Circle Resource Center renovations. For details, visit dupontcircleanc.net. ANC 2C ANC 2C Quarter Downtown/Penn

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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at Our Lady Queen of the Americas Church, California Street and Phelps Place NW. Agenda items include: ■commissioner comments. ■approval of ANC 2D’s fiscal year 2017 budget. ■police report. ■reports from the offices of Mayor Muriel Bowser and Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans. ■presentation by shadow Sen. Michael D. Brown. ■update from the D.C. Department of Transportation regarding sidewalk repairs. ■discussion of the 2316 Tracy Place NW roof garden project. ■presentation by the D.C. Office of Disability Rights. ■discussion of the D.C. statehood referendum. ■open comments. For details, visit anc2d.org or contact 2D01@anc.dc.gov. ANC 3C ANC 3CPark Cleveland ■CLEVELAND PARK / WOODLEY PARK Woodley Park MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE HEIGHTS Massachusetts Avenue Heights CATHEDRAL HEIGHTS The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at the 2nd District Police Head-

quarters, 3320 Idaho Ave. NW. Agenda items include: ■consent-calendar consideration of a resolution regarding a Historic Preservation Review Board application for a new dormer window and enlargement of an existing bay at 3401 34th Place NW. ■presentation by ANC 3F commissioner Shirley Adelstein regarding rent concessions and legislation affecting renters in rent-controlled buildings currently pending before the D.C. Council. ■presentation by D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles director Lucinda Babers to discuss REAL ID and the department’s renewal and first-time license requirements. ■presentation by Carolyn Cook and Matthew Frumin on proposals for a Ward 3 senior wellness center and a “virtual� alternative. ■consideration of a resolution regarding a Historic Preservation Review Board application for a two-story addition to a non-contributing building at 3310 Ordway St. NW. ■consideration of a resolution regarding a Historic Preservation Review Board application for concept, site work and deck construction at the Cleveland Park Club, 3433 33rd Place NW. ■consideration of a resolution regarding a public space application for installation of a fixture sign at 3615 Wisconsin Ave. NW. ■consideration of a resolution regarding ANC 3C’s position on a D.C. Department of Transportation proposal to create a permeable parking lane on Woodley Road NW. ■consideration of a grant request to ANC 3C from the Cleveland Park Citizens Association to support the 100th anniversary celebration of Engine Co. 28 and its Connecticut Avenue NW firehouse. The requested $150 grant would support printing costs for a historical booklet. For details, visit anc3c.org.

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Wednesday OCTOBER 12 Film â– Avalon Theatre’s “Lions of Czech Filmâ€? series will screen “Seven Ravens,â€? based on famed Czech writer Bozena Nemcovå’s fairy tale about a young girl who saves her seven brothers who have been turned into ravens by their mother’s curse. 8 p.m. $7 to $12.25. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-3464. Performance â– LiveArtDC will open an immersive production of “Love’s LaBEERs Lost,â€? an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labour’s Lostâ€? as re-conceived by Grain of Sand Theatre managing director Sara Bickler. 9 p.m. $20. DC Reynolds, 3628 Georgia Ave. NW. liveartdc.com. The performance will repeat Oct. 13, 15, 19, 20 and 22 at 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13

Thursday OCTOBER 13 Concerts ■The Ward-Kong Duo — pianist Kimberly Kong (shown) and cellist Alicia Ward — will perform classical works. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. ■The University of Maryland School of Music will present “Henri at 100: Mystery and Memory,� a cross-disciplinary retrospective highlighting some of Henri Dutilleux’s most important pieces, presented with works by Debussy and Ravel, in celebration of Dutilleux’s centenary. 6 p.m. $8 to $20; reservations suggested. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/events. ■Muddy Ruckus, a duo from Portland, Maine, will play a blend of Americana, punk-folk and “suitcase rock.�

7:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys. com. ■The Institute of Musical Traditions will present a concert by singer, songwriter and guitarist Sarah McQuaid as part of her U.S. tour. 7:30 p.m. $15 to $25. Seekers Church, 276 Carroll St. NW. 301-960-3655. ■“Abbey!� — a concert evoking the vocal and dramatic majesty of jazz vocalist, songwriter and actress Abbey Lincoln’s socially conscious music and art — will feature vocalist Heidi Martin with Nicholas Payton on piano, Rhodes and trumpet; Michael Bowie on bass; and Corey Fonville on drums. 8 p.m. $20 to $25. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. The concert will repeat Friday at 8 p.m. ■Two reggae groups will perform: Baltimore-based Jah Works, playing original reggae tunes, and the Holdup, from California, playing reggae with hip-hop and pop influences. 8:30 p.m. $10 to $12. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■Florin Curta, professor of medieval history and archaeology at the University of Florida, will discuss “An Uneasy Relation: Byzantium and the Nomads.� 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Oak Room, Fellowship House, Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, 1700 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-3396940. ■The International Women’s Media Foundation will present a talk by awardwinning photojournalist Paula Bronstein about her new book “Afghanistan: Between Hope and Fear.� 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202387-7638.

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■Nadrian C. Seeman, professor of chemistry at New York University, will discuss “DNA: Not Merely the Secret of Life,� about how DNA can be programmed readily to make objects, crystals and even nanomechanical devices. 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Free; reservations required. Carnegie Institution of Washington, 1530 P St. NW. 202-328-6988. ■Tim Krepp, author of “Capitol Hill Haunts� and “Ghosts of Georgetown,� will share ghost stories from Capitol Hill. 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations requested. East City Bookshop, 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. eastcitybookshop.com. ■James Gleick, author of “Chaos� and “The Information,� will discuss his book “Time Travel: A History,� which looks at the evolution of modern ideas about time and how time has come to seem like a mechanical device, helping to explain today’s accelerating pace and demands for instant responses. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■Gabriel Thompson will discuss his book “America’s Social Arsonist: Fred Ross and Grassroots Organizing in the Twentieth Century,� about one of the most influential community organizers in American history. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. The Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Road NW. pottershousedc.org. Films ■The National Museum of Natural History and the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital will present the D.C. premiere of Mike Plunkett’s 2015 film “Salero,� about Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni,

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Thursday, OCTOBER 13 â– Special event: â€œÂĄViva Cesar, Viva Kennedy!â€? — an evening of diverse performances, provocative conversations and powerful history exploring the intersection of the work and ideals of Cesar Chavez and John F. Kennedy in the fight for civil rights and social justice — will feature performances by Mexican singer Eugenia LeĂłn (shown) and Mexican-American band La Santa Cecilia. 8 p.m. $10 to $39. Eisenhower Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. the world’s largest salt flat, and the changes thrust on the remote region when the country’s leaders embark on a plan to extract a mineral used in smartphone and laptop batteries. 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. go.si.edu/naturalhistoryfilm. ■“Reel Affirmations: Washington, DC’s International LGBTQ Film Festivalâ€? will open with the D.C. premiere of Nick Corporon’s film “Retake,â€? about a world of love, loss and intrigue that plays out on a road trip from San Francisco to the Grand Canyon. 7 to 10 p.m. $12. Human Rights Campaign, 1640 Rhode Island Ave. NW. reelaffirmations.org. The festival will continue through Sunday with events at the Human Rights Campaign and GALA Theatre; festival passes cost $135 to $325. ■“What’s Up? Docs!â€? — a George Washington University Documentary Center series — will screen “Primary,â€? a landmark documentary chronicling the 1960 Wisconsin primary between Democratic presidential nomination front-runners John F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey. A post-screening Q&A will feature Paul Stekler, political documentary filmmaker and chair of the radio, film and television department at the University of Texas at Austin. 7 to 9:30 p.m. $10 to $15. Marvin Center Amphitheater, George Washington University, 800 21st St. NW. go.gwu.edu/whatsupdocs. Performances and readings â– The Happenings Happy Hour series will feature “Over Her Dead Body: A Bluegrass Benediction,â€? an original musical by Pinky Swear Productions featuring popular melodies of murder and mayhem. 6 to 7 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Sidney Harman Hall Forum, 610 F St. NW. 202-547-1122. â– NSO Pops will present “Cirque de la Symphonie: Halloween Extravaganza,â€?

featuring sensational acrobatics and powerful music in a new Halloweenthemed spectacular. 7 p.m. $24 to $99. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. The performance will repeat Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. ■George Washington University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present Stephen Karam’s “Speech & Debate,� about an unlikely trio who set out to find a common truth and make their voices heard as they revive a defunct school club and take on the world. 7:30 p.m. $10 to $20. Dorothy Betts Marvin Theatre, Marvin Center, George Washington University, 800 21st St. NW. 202-994-0995. The performance will repeat Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. ■Catholic University will present Howard Brenton’s “Bloody Poetry,� about three rebellious immortals of the Romantic Age. 7:30 p.m. $5 to $15. Hartke Theatre, Catholic University, 3801 Harewood Road NE. 202-319-4000. The performance will repeat Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. ■The Georgetown University Theater & Performance Studies Program will present Naomi Iizuka’s “Anon(ymous).� 8 p.m. $7 to $18. Devine Studio Theatre, Davis Performing Arts Center, 37th and O streets NW. 202-687-2787. The performance will repeat Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. ■Georgetown University’s Black Theatre Ensemble and Mask & Bauble Dramatic Society will present “An American Daughter� by Wendy Wasserstein. 8 p.m. $8 to $12. Stage III, Poulton Hall, Georgetown University, 1421 37th St. NW. 202-687-2787. Performances will continue through Oct. 22. ■Washington Improv Theater will present a preview of its new show, “POTUS Among Us 2016: Part Rally, Part Reckoning,� an audience-immersive spectacle that lets you pick the candidates and influence the story. 8 p.m. $10. Source, 1835 14th St. witdc.org. The show will open Friday and continue through Nov. 6; tickets cost $15 to $20. ■Socio-political comedian W. Kamau Bell will perform. 8 p.m. $25. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 800745-3000. Sporting event ■The Washington Wizards will play the Philadelphia 76ers in a preseason matchup. 7 p.m. $19 to $464. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000. Friday,OCTOBER Oct. 14 Friday 14 Children’s programs ■The D.C. Public Library and Safeway will present “A Spooky Story Time,� featuring Halloween-themed books, songs and activities. 10 a.m. Free. Petworth Safeway, 3830 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-722-4023. ■“Spooky Spy Family Night� will feature tests of your family’s spy skills as you disguise yourself as your favorite spy, run secret missions, go undercover, crack codes, transform your appearance with the help of professional makeup artists, and enjoy spy snacks. 6 to 9 p.m. $12 to $14; registration required. International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW. 202-393-7798. Concerts ■The Friday Noon Concert series will See Events/Page 21

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Events Entertainment Continued From Page 20 feature a Maryland Opera Studio performance of selected arias. Noon. Free. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. 202-331-7282, ext. 3. ■ The Friday Morning Music Club will present a concert featuring works by Schnittke and Mozart. Noon. Free. Calvary Baptist Church, 755 8th St. NW. 202333-2075. ■ The “Fringe Music in the Library” series will feature the Vibe Collective, a musical group dedicated to laying down the tight grooves and inventive improvisations that typified the Afro-Cuban music scenes of New York and San Francisco in the 1960s and beyond. Noon. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. ■ Christopher Schroeder of Baltimore will present an organ recital featuring music by Josef Rheinberger. 12:15 p.m. Free. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-797-0103. ■ The Friday Music Series will present violinist Netanel Draiblate (shown) and pianist Grace Eun Hae Kim. 1:15 p.m. Free. McNeir Auditorium, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. 202-687-2787. ■ The Czech Grammy-winning alternative rock band Please the Trees will perform (in English). 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Embassy of the Czech Republic, 3900 Spring of Freedom St. NW. pleasethetrees.eventbrite.com. ■ A benefit concert for Youth Service Opportunities Project — a group that engages young people in volunteer service to the homeless and hungry — will feature tenor Nicholas Phan and pianist Myra Huang performing works by several German Romantic composers about myths, legends and fairy tales. 7 to 8:30 p.m. $50 to $100. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. ysop.org/2016-benefit-recital. ■ The KC Jazz Club’s performance of “Wild Lines,” a new work for jazz quartet and spoken word, will feature 21st-century soprano saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom exploring the poetry of 19th-century visionary Emily Dickinson. 7 and 9 p.m. $26 to $39. Terrace Gallery, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Acoustic guitarist Kevin Olson — a native of Vienna, Va., and new Virginia Tech computer science grad — will perform. 8 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■ Ethiopian music legend Girma Beyene will perform with the eclectic ethiojazz ensemble Feedel Band. 8 p.m. $20 to $28. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. ■ A “Dear Jerry” After Party will feature Roosevelt Collier’s All-Star Jam, with Collier on steel guitar; D.C.-based Covered With Jam, a funk, jam, soul, fusion, rock collective; and Congo Sanchez playing downtempo, percussion-heavy, reggae mezcla, with hip-hop overtones. 8:30 p.m. $15. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■ Horticulturist, garden writer and lecturer Vincent Simeone will discuss

“The Autumn Garden.” Noon to 1 p.m. Free; reservations required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■ Roman Catholic priest and biographer Dom Lush Gjergji will discuss “Mother Teresa and Her Accession to Sainthood.” Noon to 1 p.m. Free. European Reading Room, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202707-8437. ■ The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at American University will present a talk by Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist and Detroit native David Maraniss on his book “Once in a Great City: A Detroit Story.” 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room A-101, Spring Valley Building, American University, 4801 Massachusetts Ave. NW. olli-dc.org/lecture_series. ■ Parents and caregivers will discuss a child care-related article available for pickup at the children’s desk at the West End Interim Library. 4 p.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-724-8707. ■ Theodore Leinwand — author, professor of English at the University of Maryland and consulting editor for The Shakespeare Quarterly — will discuss his book “The Great William: Writers Reading Shakespeare,” which explores how John Keats, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Virginia Woolf, Allen Ginsberg and others wrestled with Shakespeare’s work. 6 p.m. Free; reservations required. Folger Theatre, 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202544-7077. ■ Eric Mindling, photographer and founder of the Living Threads Project, will discuss “A Portrait of Fragile Diversity in Oaxacan Textiles.” 6 p.m. $10 to $15; reservations required. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-7394. ■ Doug Tallamy, professor of entomology and wildlife ecology at the University of Delaware, will discuss “Networks for Life: Your Role in Stitching the Natural World Together.” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Conservatory Garden Court, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■ Tom Shroder, former Washington Post Magazine editor and author of “Acid Test,” will discuss his book “The Most Famous Writer Who Ever Lived: A True Story of My Family,” about Shroder’s grandfather, MacKinlay Kantor, who won the Pulitzer Prize for “Andersonville”; wrote 30 novels; and was friends with Ernest Hemingway, Carl Sandberg and Gregory Peck — but ended life as he started it, in poverty. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ The Potter’s House and DC Stampede will present a discussion about the relationship of humans and animals in the modern world, with C.S. Malerich reading from her short story “Phoenix Cross” from the anthology “Among Animals 2: The Lives of Animals and Humans in Contemporary Short Fiction.” 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. The Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Road NW. pottershousedc.org. Film ■ “Games, Lunch and a Movie” will feature a screening of “Mutiny on the Bounty,” starring Clark Gable and Charles Laughton. Games at 11 a.m.;

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although escorts are available only on weekdays. 202-433-4882. ■ “A Woman’s Art,” highlighting works by India-born artist Anu Das about the social and cultural issues of women, will open Thursday with a On EXHIBIT reception from 6 to 8 p.m. at P Street Gallerie. The exhibit will continue through Nov. 5. through Jan. 8. Encompassing the Located at 3235 P St. NW, the entirety of his practice, the show feagallery is open Wednesday through tures performance art, large-scale Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and video installations, drawings, photogSaturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 202raphy and paintings. Among the per333-4868. formance pieces is “Woman in E,” ■ “Wanderer/Wonderer: Pop-Ups by which will draw on 14 musicians to dress in gold, stand on a pedestal and Colette Fu,” featuring 12 works by book artist and photographer Fu strum E-minor chords on an electric inspired by eerie historical sites in guitar for the entire run of the exhibit. Philadelphia and life and culture in Located at Independence Avenue China, will open Friday at the Nationand 7th Street SW, the museum is al Museum of Women in the open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Arts and continue through Feb. 26. 202-633-1000. Located at 1250 New York Ave. ■ “Tom Freeman: Illuminating the NW, the museum is open Monday Past,” presenting nearly 30 paintings through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 by Tom Freeman that depict the story p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. of the U.S. Navy from its inception to the present day, will open Thursday at Admission costs $10 for adults and $8 for students the National and seniors; it is Museum of free for ages 18 the United and under. Free States Navy “Community and continue Days” are the through Dec. first Sunday of 12. every month. The muse202-783-5000. um is located ■ “Pray to Love: at the WashingAnne Goetze’s paintings and The Annecy ton Navy Yard, France Nun prints will be shown at and non-miliSeries,” presenttary visitors Georgetown Visitation. ing paintings and must be escortprints by Anne Goetze of life in a nuned from the main gate, located at nery in the French city of Annecy and 11th and O streets SW. Museum hours are Monday through Friday from in Georgetown, will open Sunday at Georgetown Visitation Prepara9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and tory School and continue through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden will open an exhibit Friday of works by Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson and continue it

lunch at noon; film at 1 p.m. Free; reservations required by Oct. 12 for lunch. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7703. Performances and readings ■ As part of the “JFK Centennial,” Maverick Lemons — a Local Dance Commissioning Project awardee — will debut his new work “On the Brink,” which is a celebration of John F. Kennedy’s successes, a reflection on contemporary events, and a moment of questioning. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance will repeat Saturday at 6 p.m. ■ The Georgetown University Children’s Theatre will present “The Adventures of Rose Red (Snow White’s LessFamous Sister).” 7 p.m. Free. McNeir Auditorium, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. performingarts. georgetown.edu. ■ The “Chinese Menu Comedy Invitational” will pit out-of-town improv teams against the best in D.C. in a mashup that will also feature special guests. 7:30 and 10 p.m. $8 to $10. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-462-7833. The competition will continue on Saturday at 7, 9 and 11 p.m. ■ Washington Performing Arts will present the Dance Theatre of Harlem with the D.C. premiere of a piece by internationally acclaimed choreographer

Francesca Harper, set to the music of John Adams and performed live by the Attacca Quartet. 8 p.m. $30 to $65. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202547-1122. The performance will repeat Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. ■ Story District will host “A Perfect

Ragnar Kjartansson’s work will be featured at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Tuesday. Located at 1524 35th St. NW, the exhibit will be open Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Monday and Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m. 202-337-3350. ■ “Between Heaven and Earth,” featuring enamel pendants and earrings by Foxhall Village artist Sara Paulson inspired by celestial images, opened last week in the enamelists gallery at the Torpedo Factory, where it will continue through Oct. 31. Located on the first floor at 105 North Union St. in Alexandria, Va., the gallery is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and until 10 p.m. on Thursday. 703-836-1561. ■ “Mending,” presenting interactive work by Nicole Salimbene that highlights the act of mending as medium, metaphor and practice, will close Saturday at Flashpoint Gallery. Located at 916 G St. NW, the gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. 202-3151305. Union,” an evening of storytelling with artists from a variety of disciplines featuring dynamic anecdotes and true stories. 8 p.m. $15 to $25. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600. The performance will repeat Saturday at 8 See Events/Page 22

The Current’s Pet of the Week From the Washington Humane Society and Washington Animal Rescue League Meet M&M, a beautiful long-haired tortoiseshell cat who somehow found herself on the streets of D.C. Things began to look up when this 9-year-old decided to follow a new human friend home. Although he was unable to keep the friendly feline, he knew the Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League would help her. The first step was to shave her once beautiful but now horribly matted, tangled, uncomfortable fur. Now M&M is relaxing in her own condo at Kitty City while she waits for something a little more permanent — as in forever! She knows that she doesn’t look her best but believes her inner beauty will capture someone’s heart. Could it be yours? Stop by the adoption center at 71 Oglethorpe St. NW soon and find out.

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Continued From Page 21 p.m. ■ Humor writer David Sedaris, praised as a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today, will perform. 8 p.m. $40 to $50. Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, 730 21st St. NW. 202-994-6800. ■ “Slate Presents ‘Unelectable You: The Second City’s Completely Unbiased Political Revue’” will feature an evening of comedy, insight and topical musings. 8 p.m. $29 to $89. Eisenhower Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance will repeat Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m., with appearances by various Slate contributors at each show. Special events ■ The Goethe-Institut Washington will host an evening of board and card games by German designers, featuring classics such as “Bohnanza” as well as newer favorites including “Alhambra” and “Settlers of Catan,” along with a glass of wine, with one room reserved for playing in German. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. $5. Goethe-Institut Washington, Suite 3, 1990 K St. NW. 202-847-4700. ■ The Washington School of Psychiatry will celebrate its 80th anniversary with a gala hosted by NBC4 anchors Jim Vance and Doreen Gentzler and an awards presentation to Jon Frederickson, founder of the Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy Program, and Michael Maccoby, president of the Maccoby Group. 6 to 9 p.m. $75 to $125. Main Atrium, Warner Building, 12th and F streets NW. 202-237-2700. Saturday,OCTOBER Oct. 15 Saturday 15 Book sale ■ Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide will hold “Art & BookFair 2016,” featuring used books, art, stamps, coins and collectibles. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Exhibit Hall, U.S. State Department, C Street between 21st and 23rd streets NW. 703-8205420. The sale will continue Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children’s programs ■ “Saturday Morning at the National” will feature Valerie Branch’s “The People

We Meet and the Friends We Keep!,” using contemporary dance to focus on creating and sustaining healthy relationships. 9:30 and 11 a.m. Free; reservations suggested. Helen Hayes Gallery, National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. thenationaldc.org/events. ■ “All the Way Live!” — an interactive world-premiere Kennedy Center co-commission with B-Fly Entertainment — will feature hip-hop performers collaborating on the spot to “remix” everything from folk tales to classical art. 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. $20. Family Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance will repeat Sunday at 1:30 and 4 p.m. ■ 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. Classes and workshops ■ Book artist and photographer Colette Fu, whose large-scale pop-up books about people in remote villages in China and India are on exhibition, will hold a workshop on the basics of pop-up paper engineering, with participants of all experience levels creating their own pop-up art (for ages 13 and older). 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $15 to $25; reservations required. Kasser Board Room, National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. nmwa.org/events. ■ The Mount Pleasant Library will present “Saturday Morning Yoga.” 10 a.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3122. ■ The Historical Society of Washington, D.C., will host an “Archiving Digital Photography Workshop.” 10 a.m. to noon. $20 to $30; reservations recommended. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. dchistory.org. ■ The Petworth Library will host a “Home Buying 101 Workshop.” 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. ■ Yoga Activist will present a class. 11 a.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. ■ In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Bahman Aryana of Rendezvous Tango will present “Library Tango,” featuring a lecture, demonstration and live

that features an entire evening of his music, including “Tehillim,” his 1981 setting of four Hebrew songs for voices and chamber ensemble. 8 p.m. $25 to $30. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. ■ Pink Talking Fish, a hybrid tribute fusion band, will perform a blend of music by Pink Floyd, the Talking Heads and Phish. 9 p.m. $15 to $18. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■ Musician Cat Clyde will perform. 10:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys. com.

Saturday, OCTOBER 15 ■ Concert: The KC Jazz Club will feature Guggenheim fellow, pianist and composer Fred Hersch (shown) bringing his imaginative approach to classic jazz standards in a performance alongside bassist John Hebert and drummer Eric McPherson. 7 p.m. $36 to $39. Terrace Gallery, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. music. 2 p.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202727-0321. Concerts ■ Duo Boston — featuring cellist Vasily Popov and pianist Ralitza Patcheva — will perform a violin and vocal repertoire featuring baroque to modern music, followed by an informal reception and refreshments. 1 p.m. Free. Anderson House, Society of the Cincinnati, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-785-2040. ■ The Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation will present “From Debussy to Darwish,” a concert by two of the most accomplished classical music artists of Palestinian origin, soprano Mariam Tamari (shown) and pianist Fadi Deeb, who will play a program of Scarlatti, Debussy and Lama, with Tamari singing “Two Poems by Mahmoud Darwish.” 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. $40 to $175. Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Road NW. 301-951-9400. ■ Fellaheen, hailing from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, will perform sit-down, indie rock, scratchy blues and downbeat jazz, with an existential wit. 8 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■ Dumbarton Concerts’ “Music by Candlelight Series” will present the Choral Arts Society’s Chamber Singers performing a selection of Italian madrigals, highlighting the evolution of the form from the mid-16th century to the early 17th century, along with two 20th-century arrangements — by Morten Lauridsen and Jacob Druckman — of old madrigal texts. 8 p.m. $30 to $35. Dumbarton United Methodist Church, 3133 Dumbarton St. NW. 202-965-2000. ■ Jazz clarinetist/composer Oran Etkin will present “What’s New? Reimagining Benny Goodman,” interpreting the music and legacy of the legendary musician known as the “King of Swing.” 8 p.m. $20 to $28. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. ■ Great Noise Ensemble will celebrate the life and music of the legendary composer Steve Reich with a program

Discussions and lectures ■ Alan Schwarz, New York Times national correspondent, will discuss his book “ADHD Nation: Children, Doctors, Big Pharma, and the Making of an American Epidemic,” an investigation of the history of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, the explosion in its diagnosis and the effects of widely prescribed medication to treat it. 1 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919. ■ Benedict Carton, professor of history at George Mason University, will discuss “South Africa: Empire, War, and Sovereignty.” 1 to 4:30 p.m. $50 to $90. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■ “Riffing on the Legacy of the Black Arts Movement” will feature members of the Delusions of Grandeur Artists Collective, including Shaunté Gates, Larry Cook, Amber Robles-Gordon, Jamea Richmond-Edwards and Wesley Clark. 2 to 3:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. American University Museum, Katzen Arts Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. tinyurl.com/AlperTickets. ■ Keith Voight, owner of All Things Olive, will present “The Olive — From Tree to Table,” about the olive’s expansion to the New World, today’s dominate cultivars and their varietal characteristics, how olive oil is produced, and the latest on the controversy over extra virgin olive oil standards. The event will conclude with a tasting of certified extra virgin olive oils from California. 2 to 4 p.m. Free; reservations required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■ “Solitary From the Inside Out” will feature readings from “Hell Is a Very Small Place: Voices From Solitary Confinement,” a new book with firsthand accounts from 16 current and formerly incarcerated people of what it is like to be kept completely alone in a small cell. The event will feature one of the book’s editors, advocates reading from the work of contributors still in prison, and a talk by Johnny Perez of the Urban Justice Center in New York on his experience with solitary confinement and the national movement to end it. 2 to 5 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. The Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Road NW. pottershousedc.org. ■ Narrative history writer Craig Nelson, author of “Rocket Men” and “The First Heroes,” will discuss his book “Pearl Harbor: From Infamy to Greatness,” which uses fresh documents and interviews for

a dramatic retelling of the incident and an illuminating examination of the politics involved for both the Americans and the Japanese. 3:30 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ W.K. Dwyer will discuss his novel “The Killing Flower.” 5 to 7 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets Takoma, 235 Carroll St. NW. 202-726-0856. ■ Book critic and biographer Ruth Franklin will discuss her book “Shirley Jackson: A Rather Haunted Life,” a biography of the author of the American gothic “The Haunting of Hill House” and “We Have Always Lived in the Castle,” tracing her difficult life and personal demons, and arguing that Jackson deserves to be seen as a major American writer. 6 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ An architectural talk on “Two Historical Dupont Circle Mansions” — the Pen Arts Building and the Whittemore House, both designed by Washington architect Harvey L. Page — will feature speakers Sheila M. Byrnes, historian and Pen Women second vice president, and Anna Eleanor Fierst, Eleanor Roosevelt’s great-granddaughter and immediate past president of the Woman’s National Democratic Club. The program will begin with a piano performance by Sophia K. Pileggi. 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Pen Arts Building, 1300 17th St. NW. nlapw1@gmail.com. Festivals and family days ■ The National Bonsai & Penjing Museum at the U.S. National Arboretum will mark its 40th anniversary with the “Aki Matsuri Autumn Festival: Bonsai & Beyond,” featuring tram tours of the arboretum’s Asian collections, interactive family activities, a kimono fashion show, Asian food trucks and a demonstration by Japanese bonsai master Tohru Suzuki. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. U.S. National Arboretum, 3501 New York Ave. NE. usna.usda.gov. A traditional Japanese moon viewing from 6 to 9 p.m. will feature haiku readings, origami, dumplings, Japanese koto players and more; tickets for the evening program cost $15 to $25, with free admission for ages 14 and younger. ■ 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. ■ Stoddert Elementary School will host a fall festival, with a moon bounce, a giant slide, DJ Ricky Davenport, pumpkin painting, a costume shop, pizza, barbecue and cotton candy. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. Stoddert Elementary School, 4001 Calvert St. NW. 202671-6030. See Events/Page 23

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Events Entertainment Continued From Page 22 ■ “Family Day: Raise a Flag for Your Next President!” will explore how people have demonstrated their allegiance to candidates past, offering a chance to create your own campaign flag inspired by rare 19th-century flags and patriotic textiles on view. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-5200. ■ The DMV Food Truck Association will host “D.C.’s Original Food Truck Party and Curbside Cookoff,” featuring 13 of the city’s food trucks offering Latin food, BBQ, Jamaican, Thai and other fare, plus live music, a beer station, a marketplace, a children’s play area, and a raffle to benefit No Kid Hungry. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission; $39 to $55 for tickets that include food and drink. NoMa Junction at Storey Park, 1005 1st St. NE. dmvfta.org/curbside-cookoff. ■ As part of Hispanic Heritage Month Family Day, attendees will dance to live music from across Latin America, enjoy original works of art from local artists experimenting with portraiture, and create their own works of art inspired by Hispanic artists and sitters featured in the National Portrait Gallery. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Kogod Courtyard, National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■ “Country Market Day,” Georgetown Day School’s annual fall festival, will feature food, carnival games, a haunted house, live music, a corn maze and more. Noon to 4 p.m. Free. Lower/Middle School, Georgetown Day School, 4530 MacArthur Blvd. NW. gds.org. ■ Lafayette Elementary will host its annual fall festival, from 3 to 5 p.m.; and a screening of “The Wizard of Oz,” from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. Free admission. Lafayette Elementary School, 5701 Broad Branch Road NW. lafayettehsa.org. Films ■ “Ongoingness: Smithson and Holt Films” will feature three films — “Swamp,” “Mono Lake” and “Spiral Jetty” — by artists Robert Smithson and Nancy Holt, who used 16mm and 8mm film formats to document earthworks. The screening will feature an introduction by Alena Williams, curator and assistant professor at the University of California at San Diego. 2 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-842-6799. ■ The Smithsonian American Art Museum’s film series about artists will feature Demetria Royals’ 1995 film “Conjure Women,” a performance-based documentary that follows four artists as they embrace their African heritage. 3 to 5 p.m. Free. McEvoy Auditorium, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■ The National Gallery of Art will screen “casting a glance,” contemporary avant-garde master James Benning’s 2007 minimal landscape film of 16 visits to the Spiral Jetty in the Great Salt Lake. 3:30 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. Free. National Garden Amphitheater, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100

Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■ Dancers from the Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company will rehearse for their upcoming performance of “Margin,” a new dance inspired by portraits featured in “The Outwin 2016” exhibition. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■ Comedian Bill Burr will perform. 7 p.m. $48. National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. thenationaldc.org/ events. The performance will repeat Sunday through Wednesday at 8 p.m. Special events ■ An “Interactive Arts Healing and Reconciliation Experience” to empower fatherless girls and women — presented by Esther Productions Inc. and journalist Jonetta Rose Barras — will feature a program designed by therapists, artists and social service providers to offer art healing sessions for working through emotional pain. The event will include continental breakfast, light lunch and door prizes. 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free; registration required. 1313 New York Ave. NW. estherproductionsinc@gmail.com. ■ Religious leaders from Howard University’s School of Divinity, National Capital Presbytery Black Presbyterians United and other groups will host a “Racial Awareness and Mindfulness Festival” that uses the arts, dance and dialogue to encourage reflection on the reality of racism in our society. The event will feature workshops and creative arts tailored to engender discussion and understanding, with speakers Erika Totten, co-director of DC Black Lives Matter, and Katrina Brown, filmmaker of the documentary “Traces of the Trade.” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. 301-537-0558. ■ Union Market’s Dock 5 will host American Field, the largest pop-up market selling only Americanmade brands. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission. Union Market’s Dock 5, 1309 5th St. NE. unionmarketdc.com. The event will continue Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ■ “Home Movie Day” will offer a chance to share your home movies with the public and have them inspected by local archivists. Noon. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. ■ Guy Mason Recreation Center will host an Open House Fun Day with information about Art for Kidz, Sister To Sister, Story House and other programs available this fall. Noon to 3 p.m. Free. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7703. ■ Tenley-Friendship Library’s monthly “Game On!” Event will feature a bevy of board games and video games for all ages — from Connect Four to Battleship to Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U. 1 to 3 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-7271488. ■ The Chevy Chase Library will host a pumpkin-carving event. 2 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021. ■ “Cooking Up History” will feature “The Great American Pumpkin,” with L’Academie de Cuisine chef Brian Patterson discussing the historical, agricultural and culinary story of the pumpkin while

Sunday, OCTOBER 16 ■ Concert: Washington Performing Arts will present cellist Alisa Weilerstein performing Bach’s complete solo cello suites at a concert in memory of Isaac Stern. 4 p.m. $47. Theater of the Arts, University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-7859727.

preparing a recipe, with the opportunity for visitors to purchase a dish inspired by the demonstration in the museum’s Stars & Stripes Café. 2 p.m. Free. Coulter Performance Plaza, National Museum of American History, Constitution Avenue between 12th and 14th streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■ The School Without Walls at Francis-Stevens Home and School Association will host a silent auction, with cash bar. 6 to 9 p.m. Free admission. Squire Patton Boggs LLC, 2550 M St. NW. 202724-4841. Sporting event ■ The Washington Capitals will play the New York Islanders. 7 p.m. $45 to $613. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000. Tours and walks ■ A park ranger will lead a two-mile “Fall Foliage Stroll” along Rock Creek, with a stop at one of the most picturesque views of the park (for ages 10 and older). 10 a.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-8956070. ■ The Historical Society of Washington, D.C., will host a Burleith Photo Walk, featuring a guided tour led by Dwane Starlin. The event will include an introduction of the historical context of the neighborhood, a resource guide to Bur7+( :25/' )$0286

leith-related collections available through the Kiplinger Research Library, and tips on compiling the documentation necessary to make your contemporary photography work a possible resource for future historians or descendants. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $20 to $30. Meeting location provided upon registration. dchistory.org. A similar event will be held Sunday in the Congress Heights neighborhood. ■ Washington Walks’ “Get Local!” series will present Nathan Harrington leading a walking tour of Brookland. 11 a.m. $15 to $20. Meet outside the 10th Street NE exit to the Brookland/CUA Metro station. washingtonwalks.com. ■ The aging-in-place group Palisades Village will host its annual house tour, featuring eight houses in the Spring Valley area, with proceeds supporting neighbors who want to stay in their homes as they age. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $30 to $35. Tickets and program handed out at 5018 Tilden St. NW. 202-244-3310. ■ The Washington National Cathedral’s “Combination Tower Climb” will present both the “Gargoyle Tower Climb,” featuring a close-up look at various gargoyles and grotesques while visiting the open-air walkway wrapping around the two western towers, and the “Classic Tower Climb,” offering a look at the ringing chamber, 333 steps high in the central tower with scenic views of Washington. 1 p.m. $75; reservations required. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org. Sunday, Oct. 16 Sunday OCTOBER 16 Children’s programs ■ A park ranger will lead a “Spooky Night Sky” planetarium program about strange and unusual astronomical occurrences (for ages 5 and older). 1 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200

Classes and workshops ■ The Kennedy Center will host “Exploring Ballet With Suzanne Farrell 101,” an inspirational movement class, designed exclusively for non-dancers. 11 a.m. $35. Rehearsal Room, Hall of States, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Instructor Sandra Gobar will lead a three-session weekend course on “The Hudson River School: Investigating America’s First School of Landscape Painting.” 2 to 6 p.m. $145 to $185. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. Concerts ■ Musicians of “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band and Marine Chamber Orchestra will perform works by Beethoven, Gershwin, Piazzolla and Chopin. 2 p.m. John Philip Sousa Band Hall, Marine Barracks Annex, 7th and K streets SE. 202-433-4011. ■ The U.S. Army Blues will perform as part of the Jazz in the Basement series. 2 p.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202727-0321. ■ Members of the DC Amateur Classical Musicians Group and the DC Concert Orchestra will present a chamber music concert. 2:30 p.m. Free. Church of the Holy City, 1611 16th St. NW. 202730-6146. See Events/Page 24

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Continued From Page 23 ■ Capital City Symphony will present a family concert featuring music by Saint-Saëns, Mussorgsky and Stravinsky, inspired by the spookiness and fantasy of Halloween. Concertgoers are encouraged to attend in costume. 3 and 5 p.m. $25; free for ages 16 and younger. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. ■ Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic will perform the Brahms Double Concerto for violin and cello, as well as works by Sibelius, Padilla, Brahms and Hindemith. 3 p.m. $20; free for ages 18 and younger. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. wmpamusic.org. ■ “Curtis on Tour” will present Hugo Wolf’s dramatic love story “Italian Songbook,” performed as a mini-opera featuring 46 brief songs and dialogue, with soprano Ashley Robillard, baritone Dennis Chmelensky and pianist Mikael Eliasen, artistic director of the Curtis Opera Theatre. 3:30 p.m. Free. National Gallery of Art, West Building, West Garden Court, 6th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■ The Cathedral Choral Society, tenor Gordon Gietz and organist Todd Fickley will present Berlioz’s “Te Deum” and Saint-Saëns’ “Organ Symphony.” 4 p.m. $25 to $79. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. 202-537-2228. ■ Russian pianist Denis Kozhukhin will make his D.C. debut with selections by Handel, Brahms, Bartók, von Weber and Albéniz. 4 p.m. $20 to $40; reservations suggested. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/ events. ■ Renowned Cuban-born pianist Santiago Rodriguez, chair of the department of piano performance at the University of Miami, will perform a concert of the music of Alberto Ginastera, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the classical composer’s birth, along with works by Thomas Sleeper and Rachmaninov. 4 p.m. $10 to $20. Ward Recital Hall, Catholic University, 620 Michigan Ave. NE. 202-3195414. ■ “Peter Frampton Raw: An Acoustic Tour” will feature the Grammy-winning guitarist’s Kennedy Center headlining debut with stripped-down versions of his classic hits. 8 p.m. $49 to $350. Eisenhower Theater, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. ■ Singer-songwriter Joan Baez will perform. 8 p.m. $75 to $85. Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, 730 21st St. NW. 202-994-6800. Discussions and lectures ■ A symposium will focus on themes of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” including a look at Juliet, her relationships and actions; and a discussion of whether the play glorifies violence. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $7 to $20. Sidney Harman Hall Forum, 610 F St. NW. 202-5471122. ■ Z. Vance Wilson, headmaster of St. Albans School, will discuss his book “Each Day: A Veteran Educator’s Guide to Raising Children,” which draws on his

years as a teacher and administrator to craft a guide to help educators and parent steer children to success, and to instill an idealism that will sustain children throughout their lives. Noon. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ Samantha Horwitz, a former U.S. Secret Service agent who was in the World Trade Center’s North Building on 9/11 and survived, will discuss her book “The Silent Fall: A Secret Service Agent’s Story of Tragedy and Triumph After 9/11,” which recounts her struggle with post-traumatic stress. 1 p.m. Free. National Museum of American Jewish Military History, 1811 R St. NW. 202265-6280. ■ German photographer Thomas Struth will discuss his art in conversation with Sarah Greenough, National Gallery of Art senior curator and head of the department of photographs. 2 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■ Gayle Boss will discuss her book “All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings.” 2 to 4 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. The Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Road NW. pottershousedc.org. ■ Leonard Barkan, a professor of comparative literature at Princeton University and author of “Unearthing the Past,” will discuss his book “Berlin for Jews: A Twenty-First-Century Companion,” a tour of Berlin through the lens of its Jewish history, with profiles of prominent Jewish Berliners. 2:30 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ Artist Tim Okamura will discuss his work “I Love Your Hair,” a finalist in “The Outwin 2016.” 3 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202633-1000. ■ Eli Kintisch, a D.C.-based correspondent for Science magazine, will discuss “Cold Vengeance: The Epic Story of Humanity and Arctic.” 4 to 5:30 p.m. Free. Media Innovation Library, McKinley Building, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. american.edu. ■ Lincoln Caplan, visiting lecturer at Yale Law School and author of “The Tenth Justice,” will discuss his latest book “American Justice 2016: The Political Supreme Court,” an analysis of the highest court’s most recent term and the growing politicization of recent decisions, and the effect of that trend on future cases involving divisive social and political questions. 5 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919. Films ■ “Portrait of an Actress: Remembering Setsuko Hara” will feature Mikio Naruse’s 1951 film “Repast,” featuring Hara in a brilliantly nuanced performance as an Osaka housewife who feels trapped in her marriage to a stockbroker and is galvanized by a surprise visit from her husband’s niece, who is on the run from her parents. 2 p.m. Free. McEvoy Auditorium, National Portrait Gallery/ Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■ Sweden on the Screen, a series of acclaimed contemporary Swedish films, will present the documentary “Taikon,”

er Matthew Burtner with dance by Joy of Motion Dance Center’s Youth Dance Ensemble Company and poetry by Rita Dove. 7 p.m. $20 to $28. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-3997993. Sporting event ■ D.C. United will play New York City FC. 3 p.m. $20 to $55. RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St. SE. 800-7453000.

Monday, OCTOBER 17 ■ Concert: Fortas Chamber Music Concerts will feature the Harlem String Quartet with Cuban pianist and composer Aldo López-Gavilán (shown). 7:30 p.m. $54. Family Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. followed by a Q&A with co-director Lawen Mohtadi and Angelica Ström, Katarina Taikon’s daughter. 3 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. House of Sweden, 2900 K St. NW. embassyofsweden. eventbrite.com. ■ The National Gallery of Art will present “Nancy Holt Film and Video,” featuring four Holt films — “Sun Tunnels,” “Pine Barrens,” “Underscan” and “The Making of Amarillo Ramp” — with an introduction by video activist and filmmaker DeeDee Halleck, who collaborated with Holt as editor on several of her films. 4 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-8426799. ■ “Portrait of an Actress: Remembering Setsuko Hara” will feature Yasujiro Ozu’s 1911 film “The End of Summer,” featuring Hara as the daughter of a sake company owner who is trying to find suitable husbands for both of his daughters. 4:30 p.m. Free. McEvoy Auditorium, National Portrait Gallery/Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. Performances and readings ■ The monthly “In Your Ear” show features readings and performances by poets who draw on an avant-garde tradition. 3 p.m. $5. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-462-7833. ■ The DC Literary Open Mic will feature writers sharing poetry, a story or a piece of flash fiction. 5 to 7 p.m. Free. Reading Room, Petworth Citizen, 829 Upshur St. NW. petworthcitizen.com. ■ “Sunday Kind of Love” will feature readings by emerging and established poets, followed by an open mic segment. 5 to 7 p.m. $5. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. ■ “Don’t Leave Me” — created by the DanceAbility International dance company in collaboration with the University of Oregon School of Architecture — will weave dance, music and architecture in an exploration of the ways physical space determines human action and the interdependence of people within that space. 6 to 8 p.m. $12 to $20; reservations required. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. ■ EcoSono will present “The Ceiling Floats Away,” a multimedia performance featuring the music of American compos-

Tours and walks ■ The Smithsonian Associates will present “Frank Underwood’s Washington: A ‘House of Cards’ Walking Tour,” led by local historian Kathleen Bashian. 9:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. $65 to $110. Meet at the fountain on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. 202-633-3030. The tour will repeat Nov. 5. ■ The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Program will feature self-guided tours of three private gardens in D.C., including a Japaneseinspired urban landscape and a sustainably maintained property with native plantings. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $7 per garden; free for ages 12 and younger. Featured gardens are located at 3321 P St. NW in Georgetown and 5081 Lowell St. NW in Kent; the address of an additional Georgetown garden (shown) will be available at the other two sites. opendaysprogram.org. ■ The Dupont Circle Citizens Association will hold its 49th annual self-guided house tour, featuring homes in the northwestern edge of the neighborhood, along with a lavish afternoon tea, with free pedicabs available for those challenged by walking. Noon to 5 p.m. $40 to $45, with proceeds going to schools, charitable groups and festival sponsorship. Check-in at Dupont Circle Resource Center, 9 Dupont Circle NW. dupont-circle. org. ■ The National League of American Pen Women will host an open house at the Pen Arts Building, an 1887 mansion that once was home to Abraham Lincoln’s oldest son, Robert Todd Lincoln, and which contains works by and about past organization members such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Eudora Welty and Pearl Buck. 2 to 4 p.m. Free. Pen Arts Building, 1300 17th St. NW. nlapw.org. Monday, Oct. 17 Monday OCTOBER 17 Children’s programs ■ Children’s performer Frank Cassel will present “Rise + Rhyme,” a storytelling and 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. ■ Young readers’ author Laurie Halse Anderson will discuss her book “Ashes,” the conclusion of her “Seeds of America” trilogy, with Isabel and Curzon five years into their search for Isabel’s younger sister and again caught up in major historical events, this time in 1781 (for ages 10 to 14). 10:30 a.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919. Classes and workshops ■ The weekly “Viniyoga Mondays” program will feature a gentle yoga class. 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Free. Tenley-Friend-

ship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. ■ The West End Interim Library will host an all-levels yoga class. 6 p.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-724-8707. ■ Company members from Danish Dance Theatre will lead a participatory class for intermediate to advanced-level dancers. 7 p.m. $15. Rehearsal Room, Hall of States, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. Concerts ■ Musicians from the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra will perform Mozart’s “Kegelstatt Trio” and selections from Bruch’s “Eight Pieces for Clarinet, Viola and Piano.” 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. ■ Cuban diva Omara Portuondo will celebrate her 85th birthday with a grand fiesta showcasing the impressive sweep of her career. 7:30 p.m. $22.50 to $65. Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, 730 21st St. NW. 202-9946800. ■ English tenor Mark Padmore (shown), recently recognized with the 2016 Musical America Vocalist of the Year Award, and pianist Andrew West will perform works by Beethoven and Schubert. 8 to 10 p.m. Free; tickets required. Coolidge Auditorium, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-5502. Discussions and lecture ■ 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 AfricanAmericans 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. 202-994-5200. ■ The Ward Circle Chapter of AARP will present a “Money Smart” seminar by Idriys Abdullah, a consumer protection advocate at the D.C. Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking, featuring updates on financial fraud and financial elderly abuse. Social time at 12:30 p.m.; program at 1 p.m. Free. Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church, 3401 Nebraska Ave. NW. 202363-4900. ■ M. Carmela Epright, professor of philosophy at Furman University and 2016 McDowell Fellow in Philosophy and Social Policy at American University, will discuss “We Have To Do Something About Mental Illness … But It Won’t Stop Mass Shootings.” 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Butler Board Room, Butler Pavilion, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. american.edu/calendar. ■ The DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the University of Maryland will host a debate on “Generation Elsewhere: Art in the Age of Distraction,” with experts in neuroscience, gamification and the arts addressing how digital technologies are shaping the cultural sector, changing the human brain and altering audience expectations. 4 to 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Phillips ColSee Events/Page 25

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Continued From Page 24 lection, 1600 21st St. NW. 301-3140963. ■Members of the multimedia program at The Freedom Theatre of Jenin will discuss the role of creative work as a means of resisting the Israeli occupation. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. The Palestine Center, 2425 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-338-1958. ■Vanessa Tyson, assistant professor of politics at Scripps College, will discuss her book “Twists of Fate: Multiracial Coalitions and Minority Representation in the US House of Representatives.� 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. ■Artist and art educator Lauren Rader — who has worked in clay, stone, oils and pastels — will discuss her book “Studio Stories: Illuminating Our Lives Through Art,� a meditation on creativity and a guide to activating the imagination in daily life, with stories gleaned from her own experiences and those of her students. 6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets Takoma, 235 Carroll St. NW. 202726-0856. ■Roy Scranton will discuss his debut novel “War Porn,� about war in the age of the War on Terror and the fracturing of perspective, time and self that afflicts a U.S. soldier in Baghdad, an Iraqi math professor and a young woman in Utah. 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3871400. ■David Plylar of the Library of Congress will discuss “Gentlemen Prefer the Taubenpost: Love and Longing in the Songs of Beethoven and Schubert.� 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Whittall Pavilion, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-5502. ■Amanda Sheffer, professor of German at Catholic University, will lead a book club discussion of author Jenny Erpenbeck’s “The End of Days,� a novel that weaves multiple narratives of a Jewish family through major European conflicts of the last century. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations requested. GoetheInstitut Washington, Suite 3, 1990 K St. NW. goetheinstitutwashington.eventbrite. com. ■Sebastian Mallaby — senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, former Washington Post columnist and author of “More Money Than God� — will discuss “The Man Who Knew: The Life and Times of Alan Greenspan,� his biography of the former Federal Reserve chairman. Beginning with his early life as a math prodigy through his tenure on Nixon’s White House Council of Economic Advisers and at the Fed, it argues that Greenspan was more pragmatic and not as reflexively anti-regulation as his reputation has it. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■Book artist and photographer Colette Fu will present a lecture on her exhibition “Wanderer/Wonderer: PopUps by Colette Fu.� 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Performance Hall, National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW.

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Events Entertainment nmwa.org/events. ■Switzerland-based British author Diccon Bewes will discuss his book “Around Switzerland in 80 Maps: A Magical Journey,� a look at the development of Switzerland over the centuries. 7 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. The Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Road NW. pottershousedc.org. Film ■“Marvelous Movie Mondays� will feature Richard Linklater’s 2016 film “Everybody Wants Some!!,� a nostalgic comedy about a college baseball team in 1980 Texas. 2 and 6:30 p.m. Free. Meeting Room, Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021. Performances and readings ■The O.B. Hardison Poetry Series will feature Pulitzer-winning poet Sharon Olds, chancellor of the Academy of American Poets and author of 11 volumes of poetry including “Odes,� “Stag’s Leap� and “The Dead and the Living.� 7:30 p.m. $15. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077. ■Shakespeare Theatre Company will present a staged reading of Bertolt Brecht’s “The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui,� about a ruthless, frighteningly charismatic Chicago mobster who takes over the cauliflower trade, using lies, brute force and Shakespearean acting. 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Lansburgh Theatre, 450 7th St. NW. 202547-1122. ■The Theater Alliance’s Hothouse New Play Reading Series will feature Lindsay Adams’ “Her Own Devices.� A discussion with the playwright, director and artists will follow. 8 p.m. Free; reservations required. Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Road SE. theateralliance.com. Special event ■“Conversations at the Kreeger Museum,� a program for those with memory disorders and their caregivers, will feature music by Levine Music musicians and a discussion of avant-garde artist Charles Hinman’s “Sails,� a colorful, 3-D shaped canvas work. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Free; registration required. Kreeger Museum, 2401 Foxhall Road NW. conversations@kreegermuseum.org. 202-337-3050, ext. 318. Tuesday, Oct. 18 Tuesday OCTOBER 18 Children’s programs ■“Tudor Tots: Squirrels and Acorns� will feature songs, stories and movement (for ages 2 to 4). 10 a.m. $5; free for accompanying adults. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. The fall “Tudor Tots� series will continue through Nov. 29. ■Children’s book author and illustrator Ryan T. Higgins, author of “Wilfred� and “Twaddleton’s Cheese,� will read his book “Hotel Bruce,� in which Bruce the bear and the four ducklings he adopted return from their migration to discover mice have overrun their home (for ages 4 to 8). 10:30 a.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919. 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. 202-7270232. â– 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. â– Lindsey Crawford of Yoga District will present a yoga class for beginners. 1 p.m. Free. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288. â– Company members from the Suzanne Farrell Ballet will lead a participatory master class for intermediate to advanced-level dancers. 7 p.m. $15. Rehearsal Room, Hall of Nations, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– Instructor Diana Abdul will present a hatha yoga class. 7:30 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. Concerts â– The Friday Morning Music Club will present a chamber concert. Noon to 1 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. dumbartonhouse.org. â– As part of the Tuesday Concert Series, the Furuya Sisters — Mimi Furuya on cello, Sakiko Furuya on piano and Harumi Furuya on violin — will perform works by Bach, Mozart, Chopin, FaurĂŠ and Ravel. 12:10 p.m. Free. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-3472635. â– The University of the District of Columbia’s “JAZZaliveâ€? series will present a concert by the university’s small jazz ensembles under the direction of Allyn Johnson. 12:30 p.m. Free. Recital Hall, Building 46-West, University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW. jazzaliveudc.org. â– The Kassia Music Collective, a new chamber ensemble devoted to bringing contemporary music to the D.C. area, will perform works by living composers, fusing classical music traditions and different genres and styles. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. â– Duo Aliada — featuring saxophonist Michal Knot and accordionist Bogdan Laketic — will perform. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations required. Austrian Cultural Forum, 3524 International Court NW. acfdc.org. â– Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge will host its weekly open mic show. 8 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures â– American University communication librarian Derrick Jefferson will lead a discussion on ““Boyz n the Hood’: A Film That Changed America,â€? about the impact of John Singleton’s 1991 drama that explored the life and the tough choices present for kids growing up in South Central Los Angeles. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Bender Library Training and Events Room, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. american.edu/calendar. ■“DC’s Historic Sites: Welcome to Georgetown,â€? a six-session lecture series, will feature a talk on the construction and importance of the Chesa-

Tuesday, OCTOBER 18 â– Concert: Bel canto tenor Lawrence Brownlee will perform an intimate concert as a part of the RenĂŠe Fleming Voices series. 7:30 p.m. $69. Family Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. peake & Ohio Canal by Patricia Barber, director of development for the nonprofit C&O Canal Trust. Noon to 1 p.m. $20 to $30. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. The series will continue through Nov. 1. â– As part of “DC Reads: Democracy,â€? the West End Interim Library will host a discussion of Hunter S. Thompson’s “Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail ’72,â€? a searing account of the battle for the 1972 presidency. 1 p.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-724-8707. â– As part of “DC Reads: Democracy,â€? the Chevy Chase Library will host a discussion of Ari Berman’s “Give Us the Ballot,â€? about the transformation of American democracy under the Voting Rights Act and the counterrevolution that has sought to limit it from the moment the act was signed into law. 2 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021. â– H.W. Brands, history professor at the University of Texas at Austin and author of “American Colossus,â€? will discuss his book “The General vs. the President: MacArthur and Truman at the Brink of Nuclear War,â€? which draws on correspondence and official hearing transcripts to convey the drama of the peri-

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od. 4 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. â– Rob Casper, head of the Poetry and Literature Center, will lead a discussion with poets and editors Cathy Park Hong (New Republic), Don Share (Poetry Magazine), Evie Shockley (Feminist Studies) and Carmen Gimenez Smith (Puerto del Sol/Noemi Press) on the ways poetry helps navigate race in contemporary American culture. 4 to 5:30 p.m. Free. Mumford Room, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202-707-0379. â– Scott Straus, professor of political science and international studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will discuss his book “Making and Unmaking Nations: War, Leadership, and Genocide in Modern Africa,â€? winner of Georgetown University’s 2015 Lepgold Book Prize. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Mortara Center, Georgetown University, 3600 N St. NW. guevents. georgetown.edu. ■“A Conversation About How Muslims and Jews Can Work Together to Elect Hillary Clintonâ€? will feature Jamie Raskin, a three-time state Senator in Maryland and Democratic candidate for Congress in Maryland; Joel Rubin, American foreign policy and politics expert with over 20 years’ federal experience in government, advocacy and both chambers of Congress; and Hamza Khan, national vice chair for Muslim Americans for Hillary and frequent adviser to members of the U.S. House of Representatives. 6 to 8 p.m. $30 to $35. Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-232-7363. â– The Women’s Storytelling Salon series will feature Howard University professor MontrĂŠ Aza Missouri, author of “Black Magic Woman and Narrative Film: Race, Sex and Afro-Religiosityâ€? and founder of the independent Parallel Film Collective, and Hilary Linder, founder and president of Kudzu Films and director and producer of the documentary “Indivisible.â€? 6 to 8 p.m. $30. Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-232-7363. â– The World Affairs Council will host Oliver Wonekha, ambassador of Uganda to the United States, who will discuss her diplomatic career, the U.S.-Uganda bilateral relationship, homegrown economic See Events/Page 26

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Continued From Page 25 development efforts in her country and Uganda’s relationship with the international community. Reception at 6 p.m.; program from 6:45 to 8 p.m. Free; registration requested. Horizon Ballroom, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. worldaffairsdc.org. ■Retired FBI special agent and author Jan Fedarcyk will discuss her debut novel “Fidelity,� about the devastating consequences for a brilliant young agent assigned to New York City’s counterintelligence program and her struggle to honor both love and duty. 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400. ■Chuck Collins, an heir of the meatpacker Oscar Mayer and co-editor of Inequality.org for the Institute for Policy Studies, will discuss his book “Born on Third Base: A One Percenter Makes the Case for Tackling Inequality, Bringing Wealth Home, and Committing to the Common Good,� which argues the rich

can be part of the solution to the income divide in America. 6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets 5th & K, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. â– Jeff R. Bridgman, founder of Jeff R. Bridgman American Antiques, will discuss “Nineteenth-Century U.S. Political Flags Revealedâ€? and lead a gallery tour of the exhibition “Your Next President ‌ ! The Campaign Art of Mark and Rosalind Shenkman.â€? 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-5200. â– American University’s Center for Environmental Filmmaking will present a talk by Jennifer Shoemaker, senior director of the Visual Storytelling Team at Conservation International, where she recently completed a virtual reality film about the Amazon rainforest. 6:30 p.m. Free. Doyle/Forman Theater, McKinley Building, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. american.edu. â– Shakespeare Theatre Company will present a “Brush Upâ€? discussion of “Romeo and Julietâ€? with audience enrichment manager Hannah Hessel Ratner and ASL interpreter Nan CronkWalker. 6:30 to 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Lansburgh Theatre, 450 7th

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St. NW. 202-547-1122. ■“Artists in Conversationâ€? will feature Iona Rozeal Brown, who will discuss her background, artistic process, philosophy, and work featured in “No Man’s Land: Women Artists From the Rubell Family Collection,â€? with light refreshments. 6:30 to 9 p.m. $15 to $25; reservations required. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. nmwa.org/events. â– Conservation biologist Laurie Marker and Smithsonian Global Health Program director Suzan Murray will discuss “Challenges in Cheetah Conservation.â€? 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $30 to $45. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. â– William Woodward, artist and professor emeritus of art at George Washington University, will discuss “Light and Color in Art,â€? about different techniques artists have drawn on to manipulate light and color. 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $30 to $45. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. â– Beth Macy, a Roanoke Times reporter and author of “Factory Man,â€? will discuss her book “Truevine: Two Brothers, a Kidnapping, and a Mother’s Quest: A True Story of the Jim Crow South,â€? a narrative of the 1899 kidnapping of two black sharecropper’s sons who were forced to become attractions in a circus freak show and their reunion with their family 30 years later. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. â– Author Natalie Eve Garrett and contributor Jeffrey Renard Allen will discuss their book “The Artists’ and Writers’ Cookbook: A Collection of Stories With Recipes.â€? 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. NW. upshurstreetbooks.com. â– In celebration of “DC Reads: Democracy,â€? the Palisades Book Club will discuss “District Comics: An Unconventional History of Washington, DC,â€? a graphic novel anthology edited by Matt Dembicki about the area from its earliest days as a rustic settlement along the swampy banks of the Potomac to the modern-day metropolis. 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. 202-282-3139. Films â– Bistro Bohem’s “Film and Beerâ€? series will screen VĂĄclav VorlĂ­cek’s 1972 fantasy-comedy film “The Girl on the Broomstick,â€? about a teenage witch. 6:45 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations required. Bistro Bohem, 600 Florida Ave. NW. 202-735-5895. â– The Embassy of France will present two films by documentary filmmaker Alice Diop: 2011’s “Danton’s Death,â€? about a young actor who dreams of playing the role of French revolutionary icon Georges Danton while following acting classes, and 2015’s “Towards Tenderness,â€? about four young men in French suburb who discuss love and the difficulty of becoming a man today. 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Road NW. frenchculture.org/events. Performances and readings â– The newly launched “Two Faces Comedy Series,â€? drawing inspiration from Abraham Lincoln’s legendary

Wednesday, OCTOBER 19 â– Reading: American University’s Visiting Writers Series will feature a reading by Master of Fine Arts alumna Paula Whyman from her debut collection of linked stories, “You May See a Stranger.â€? 8 p.m. Free. Board Room, Butler Pavilion, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-2973. humor and self-deprecation and presented by President Lincoln’s Cottage and the DC Improv, will feature the ComedySportz troupe performing a fastpaced improvisational show with a series of games played with each other and the audience. 7:30 p.m. $5. President Lincoln’s Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home, Upshur Street at Rock Creek Church Road NW. lincolncottage.org/ twofacescomedy. â– The Lannan Center author series will feature a reading by poet CaitrĂ­ona O’Reilly, recipient of the Rooney Prize in Irish Literature for her first collection of poetry, “The Nowhere Birds.â€? 8 p.m. Free. Copley Formal Lounge, Copley Hall, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. lannan.georgetown.edu. â– Danish Dance Theater, one of Europe’s leading dance companies, will present “Black Diamond,â€? a dramatic work with striking scenography and lighting to enhance the full-bodied, athletic choreography. 8 p.m. $39 to $99. Eisenhower Theater, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. The performance will repeat Wednesday at 8 p.m. â– The Washington Improv Theater’s “Harold Nightâ€? will feature long-form improv performances by various ensembles. 8 and 9 p.m. By donation. Source, 1835 14th St. witdc.org. Special event â– FreshFarm’s annual gala, a showcase for the region’s farmers and producers, will feature cocktails from locally distilled spirits, seasonal small bites and a seated dinner served familystyle, with all food prepared by top D.C. chefs. 6 p.m. $175 to $350. Dock 5 at Union Market, 1305 5th St. NE. freshfarm.org/feast. Sporting event â– The Washington Capitals will play the Colorado Avalanche. 7 p.m. $31 to $501. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000. Wednesday, Oct. 19 Wednesday OCTOBER 19 Classes and workshops â– Guy Mason Recreation Center will offer a weekly “Gentle Gyrokinesisâ€? class to improve posture, balance and agility. 2:30 p.m. Free; reservations required.

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EVENTS From Page 27 Washington in song, poetry and dance. The salon event will benefit the American Youth Chorus and NorthEast Senior Singers and will feature music, wine, hors d’oeuvres and dessert in a Dupont Circle home. 6:30 p.m. $100. Private residence at 1739 P St. NW. congressionalchorus.org. Thursday, Oct. 20 Thursday OCTOBER 20 Children’s program ■ French Story Time will feature songs, music and motion for children of all ages. 4 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202282-0021. Classes and workshops ■ Housing Counseling Services Inc. will present an orientation session for prospective homebuyers. 11 a.m. Free; reservations requested. Suite 100, 2410 17th St. NW. housingetc.org. ■ Susan Lowell will lead a tai chi class. 7:30 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202727-1488. Concerts ■ An American roots series will feature Les Deux performing folk-rock and blues fusion. 3 to 5 p.m. Free. Conservatory Terrace, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■ The Take 5! Jazz Series will feature bassist and composer James King leading an ensemble in some of his original compositions. 5 to 7 p.m. Free. Kogod Courtyard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202633-1000. ■ Tennessee-raised singer-songwriter Katie Hargrove will perform indie music with soul undertones. 7:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■ In commemoration of United Nations Day, the Embassy Series will present classical guitarist Nilko Andreas Guarin and harp virtuoso Melanie Genin performing works by Debussy, Franck, Poulenc, Satie and Uribe-Holguin. The concert will feature a buffet, wine and valet parking. 7:30 p.m. $150. Residence of the Colombian Ambassador, 1520 20th St. NW. 202-625-2361. ■ Washington Performing Arts will present tabla maestro Zakir Hussain performing in duet with Niladri Kumar, a virtuoso of the sitar and of his own invention, the zitar — a five-stringed electric sitar. 8 p.m. $40. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-987-6487. ■ A double bill will feature John Brown’s Body, a Boston “future roots” band that blends reggae and dub, drum and bass, and electro music; and locally based Nappy Riddem, a funky six-piece reggae band. 9 p.m. $15 to $18. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■ Conservation fellow Gennifer Majors will discuss “Preventative Conservation of New Textile Acquisitions.” Noon. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-5200. ■ National Portrait Gallery curator Taína Caragol will discuss the oil painting of Juan Nepomuceno Seguín by Thomas Jefferson Wright. Noon. Free. Meet in the G Street lobby, National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000.

■ Scholar Sarah Cameron will discuss “The Hungry Steppe: Famine, Violence and the Making of Soviet Kazakhstan,” about a little-known episode of Stalinist social engineering that led to the death of more than 1.5 million people. 4 to 5:30 p.m. Free. Kluge Center, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-6385. ■ 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. 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-7271488. The series will continue Nov. 3 and Nov. 17. ■ Artist Lissa Hunter, a nationally known weaver and basketmaker with over 40 years of experience who has found new artistic expression in charcoal drawing and clay, will describe her creative path and shed light on why artists work best with the materials they love the most. 6 p.m. $10 to $15; reservations required. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-7394. ■ Talmage Boston, author of “CrossExamining History: A Lawyer Gets Answers From the Experts About Our Presidents,” will discuss “10 Commandments of Presidential Leadership” and illuminate what traits historically have made presidents successful, based on his interviews of historians. Reception at 6 p.m.; program from 6:45 to 8 p.m. Free; registration requested. Horizon Ballroom, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. worldaffairsdc.org. ■ Six nominees for the Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Foundation 2016 Legacy Awards for the best in black fiction, nonfiction and poetry — James Hannaham, Harriet A. Washington, Ron Stodghill, Pamela Newkirk, Kyle Dargan and Ross Gay — will read from their books. 6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. ■ Four nominees for the Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Foundation 2016 Legacy Awards for the best in black fiction, nonfiction and poetry — Sanderia Faye, Gerald Horne, Vievee Francis and Chinelo Okparanta — will read from their books. 6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets Takoma, 235 Carroll St. NW. 202-726-0856. ■ Lawyer and poet Monica Youn will read from her book “Blackacre” and participate in a discussion on “Law & Literature” with Martha Dragich, professor emeritus of law at the University of Missouri. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Mumford Room, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202707-3685. ■ Lara Wagner, staff scientist at the Carnegie Institution of Washington’s Department of Terrestrial Magnetism, will discuss “Pointing the Telescope Down: Seismo-vision Into the Earth’s Interior.” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Broad Branch Campus, Carnegie Institution for Science, 5251 Broad Branch Road NW. carnegiescience.edu/events. ■ Yale University history professor Steven Pincus will discuss his book “The Heart of the Declaration: The Founders’ Case for an Activist Government.” 6:30 p.m. $15 to $20; free for students and members of the Landmark Society. Dower House, Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org.

Wednesday, October 12, 2016 ■ Mark Thompson, president and CEO of The New York Times Co. and former director-general of the BBC, will discuss his book “Enough Said: What’s Gone Wrong With the Language of Politics?” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. ■ As part of “DC Reads: Democracy,” the Takoma Park Library will host a discussion of Ari Berman’s “Give Us the Ballot,” about the history of the Voting Rights Act. 7 p.m. Free. Takoma Park Library, 416 Cedar St. NW. 202-5767252. ■ The Tenleytown Memoir & Essay Writing Club, an informal group of adult writing enthusiasts, will meet with facilitator Maura Policelli. 7 p.m. Free. TenleyFriendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. ■ Patricia Hill Collins will discuss her book “Intersectionality,” an introduction to the field of intersectional knowledge and praxis. 7 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. The Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Road NW. pottershousedc.org. ■ As part of “DC Reads: Democracy,” the Georgetown Library will host a discussion of Jennifer Close’s humorous novel “The Hopefuls,” about a young wife who follows her husband and his political dreams to Washington, D.C., a city of idealism, gossip, and complicated friendships among the young aspiring elite. 7:30 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■ The PEN/Faulkner Fiction Series will present acclaimed author Salman Rushdie, who will deliver the inaugural Eudora Welty Lecture, speaking about his own creative origins as a writer. 7:30 p.m. $24. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. 202-544-7077. ■ Science broadcaster, writer and lecturer Andrew Fazekas will lead a discussion with Mars experts Ray Arvidson, Bobby Braun, Jedidah Isler, Scott Hubbard and Briony Horgan in an event dramatized through visuals and footage from Nat Geo Channel’s groundbreaking new miniseries “Mars.” 7:30 p.m. $25. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-857-7700. Films ■ The Cinema Club will present Nozim Tulahodjaev’s 2014 film “The Rhythm,” about the fate of a talented Uzbek musician who is exposed to a bitter truth about the betrayal of his beloved wife, his friends and his colleagues but finds salvation from an unexpected bond with his young student, a talented disabled child. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 505, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. go.gwu.edu/rhythm. ■ The 2016 Immigration Film Fest will open with screenings of “This Is Exile: Diaries of Child Refugees,” about Syrian children dealing with loss and life in a refugee camp in Lebanon, and “Indivisible: Love Knows No Borders,” about three teenagers in the U.S. whose parents and siblings have been deported. 6:30 p.m. $6 to $8. GALA Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW. immigrationfilmfest.org. The festival will continue through Oct. 23 with events at various venues; an AllEvent Festival Passport costs $125. ■ In honor of two years of the DC Punk Archive project, the Mount Pleasant Library will screen the 1982 cult classic “Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains,” starring Diane Lane and Laura Dern. 7 p.m. Free. Mount Pleasant

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Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-6713122. ■ The Library of Congress will present the British Lion Film Corp.’s understated comedy “Only Two Can Play,” about an unhappily married librarian in a small town in Wales who starts an affair with the wife of a local politician. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Pickford Theater, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202-707-5677. ■ The Avalon Theatre’s “French Cinémathèque” series will screen Ivan Calbérac’s “The Student and Mr. Henri,” a riotous 2015 comedy of bad manners and good intentions in Paris boulevard style, starring Claude Brasseur. 8 p.m. $7 to $12.25. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-3464. Performances and readings ■ As part of the inaugural Korean Culture Week, the musical and comedic group NANTA will present a performance set in a kitchen where a quartet of chefs transforms knives and other utensils into musical instruments, sending cabbages flying, with a driving rhythm blending a Korean tempo and Western style. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ “On Stage With Jacob Lawrence’s ‘Migration Series’” will feature staged readings of plays addressing migration and immigration by local playwrights Norman Allen, Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm, Annalisa Dias, Jacqueline E. Lawton and Laura Shamas. A post-performance discussion led by dramaturg Otis RamseyZoe will feature Lawton and Phillips Collection curator Elsa Smithgall. 6:30 p.m. $10 to $12; reservations required. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/events. ■ The DC Writers’ Collective fall reading will feature members presenting a variety of poetry, storytelling and creative nonfiction, followed by an open mic. 7:30 to 10 p.m. Free. Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. NW. upshurstreetbooks. com. ■ American University will present “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. 8 p.m. $10 to $15. Greenberg Theatre, American University, 4200 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-8852587. Performances will continue through Oct. 29. Special events ■ The Heurich House Museum’s monthly History & Hops series will feature The Public Option of D.C. in honor of the brewpub’s first anniversary. The event, for ages 21 and older, will also include snacks and tours of the historic home. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $30. Heurich House Museum, 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-429-1894. ■ The Russian Chamber Art Society will host a gala with the theme “Pushkin and Tchaikovsky: An Immortal Meeting of Russian Romantics,” featuring highlights of Tchaikovsky’s opera “Eugene Onegin,” readings from Pushkin’s novel, a buffet dinner and an open wine bar. 7:30 p.m. $150 to $190. Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Road NW. thercas.com. Tour ■ U.S. Botanic Garden gardener Angela Weber Hetrick will lead a “Travel the Tropics” tour about plants found from the Amazon Rainforest to the Yucatan Peninsula. 11 to 11:45 a.m. Free; reservations required. Meet in the Conservatory Garden Court, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333.

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3704 Jocelyn Street NW, Chevy Chase DC, $719,000. Bright and ready row house convenient to shops, restaurants and Metro! Circa 1939 details includes gorgeous hardwood floors, oversized windows and period hardware/fixtures. The rear garden with patio and covered front porch add outdoor living options to this gem.

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