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Vol. X, No. 48

Serving Foggy Bottom & the West End

Board supports SunTrust proposal

JUGGLING ACT

■ Development: Neighbors

decry height, smaller plaza By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

Plans to construct a seven-story condo building on the Adams Morgan SunTrust site won over preservation officials last week, despite persistent concerns and frustrations from community

members and local officials. At a hearing last Thursday, the Historic Preservation Review Board voted unanimously, with one member abstaining, to approve the PN Hoffman project at 18th Street and Columbia Road NW, while requesting minor changes that will be reviewed at the board’s November meeting. In particular, the board urged the developer to find a more attractive design for the proposed

community plaza at the intersection; simplify the colors and materials for the penthouse in order to prevent it from standing out from the rest of the building; add more detail to the storefront portion; and continue to refine sight lines from the building to the street. Critics maintain that the building is too large and out of character with its surroundings on both streets, but board chair Gretchen See SunTrust/Page 5

Metro offers plan for Tenley station plaza By CUNEYT DIL

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On Saturday, Logan Circle hosted the sixth annual Little Goblins Parade, which featured a costume parade through the neighborhood and then games and entertainment at Stead Park in the Dupont Circle neighborhood.

Metro has settled on a $16.7 million concept design for traffic and pedestrian upgrades to the area around the Tenleytown station that envisions larger sidewalks and more crosswalk visibility on Albemarle Street and Fort Drive NW. The proposed Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority project, which would be funded by the District, aims to ease congestion between pedestrians, cyclists and motorists on a stretch of road heavy in bus traffic. Metro and D.C. officials presented and discussed the plans at a recent meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3E (Friendship Heights, Tenleytown), receiving criticisms about the cost and other elements. The project would: ■ remove parking lanes on both sides of Albemarle See Metro/Page 2

Rendering courtesy of WMATA

The changes aim to improve safety around the Tenleytown Metrorail station’s eastern entrance.

Radio veterans’ podcast revels in local anecdotes

Spring Valley ANC race sees disputes on procedure, ideas

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Over the summer, D.C. radio veterans Janice and Andy Ockershausen were on their way to the beach when Janice had an idea. Janice’s sister, a web designer, had been talking to her about podcasts, but Janice and Andy were only dimly aware of the audio medium and neither had ever listened to one before. Lifelong D.C. residents and veterans of the radio station WMAL, the Ockershausens had been looking for ways to get back into the media business and reengage with the social circles they’d started to leave behind. En route to Dewey Beach, Del., they dreamed up a solution to both problems: an interview podcast focusing on key players in D.C.’s forgotten history, hosted by Andy and produced by Janice. That program, “Our Town,” has already produced

to oust longtime incumbent By MARK LIEBERMAN Photo by Mary Pat Collins

Janice and Andy Ockershausen, lifelong District residents, produce the twice-weekly podcast “Our Town” at WMAL’s studio in Friendship Heights.

a dozen episodes, with several dozen more already recorded and scheduled to run in the next few months. New episodes, each approximately 30 minutes long, arrive online every Tuesday and Thursday. In each one, Andy Ockershausen sits down with a prominent personality — often a close personal See Podcast/Page 34

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Both candidates in a contentious election for a Spring Valley advisory neighborhood commission seat say they’re best-suited to serving the community going forward — and that their opponent has either violated the rules or distracted from the issues. For the first time since 2010, incumbent Tom Smith has a challenger in single-member district

3D02: Troy Kravitz, a three-year resident of the neighborhood who thinks Smith has acted irresponsibly with commission business and during the current campaign. Smith — currently the ANC 3D chair — counters that his opponent has unfairly attacked his character, transforming the campaign into a referendum on behavior rather than an effort to improve the community. ANC 3D includes Foxhall, the Palisades, Spring Valley and Wesley Heights, as well as the bulk of the American University campus; the 10 commissioners, who each See Election/Page 17

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Burst pipe closes precinct site as Election Day approaches with repairs continuing / Page 3

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Palisades resident creates dance performance based on National Portrait Gallery pieces / Page 13

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Mayor nominates Shapiro to serve on Zoning Commission By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

The mayor has put forward Peter Shapiro, a Chevy Chase advisory neighborhood commissioner, as her second nominee to fill a vacant Zoning Commission seat. The Zoning Commission is comprised of five members — two federal representatives and three locally selected appointees — who can approve major zoning changes and planned unit development projects. Commissioner Marcie Cohen’s term expired earlier this year, leav-

ing an opening for a mayoral appointee. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s first nominee, David Franco, failed to win over D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson because Franco owns a real estate development company. Mendelson has said he will not support adding any developers to the commission and refused to hold a nomination hearing for Franco. The process for Shapiro is already set to go further than the last round. Mendelson has scheduled a nomination hearing for Nov. 10. Shapiro currently works for the Prince George’s County Revenue Authority, and he’s

served on numerous task forces and committees related to transportation improvements. He ran for an at-large D.C. Council seat in 2012 but lost to incumbent Vincent Orange. If confirmed by the council, Shapiro told The Current he’ll step down from ANC 3/4G, where he’s running for re-election after one two-year term. Shapiro said he looks forward to playing a role in the District’s “economic vitality and environmental sustainability.� “It’s such a critical role in managing the built environment in D.C. It was an honor to be considered for it,� Shapiro said.

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TENLEY From Page 1 Street in front of the Metro station entrance to expand the sidewalk. ■expand and reconfigure bus shelters on Fort Drive and 40th Street, which run parallel to each other in opposite directions, and create a new shared bicycle and pedestrian path that would run between them. ■combine 40th Street and Fort Drive into a single street near Albemarle to allow for an expanded sidewalk and simplify the Albemarle intersection, which would be a four-way stop. ■create a U-turn near the Whole Foods garage exit, so that cars can turn and go north on Fort Drive. The concept is one of three presented for feedback last spring, and it would cut parking in the area around the station from 74 spaces to 31, Metro officials said at the ANC 3E meeting. More bicycle racks would be added next to the rail station entrance, in addition to a large Capital Bikeshare station. The proposal is available at tinyurl.com/WMATA-Tenley. The concept also describes more green space and tree box landscaping, but Metro officials said the focus is on traffic, without factoring aesthetic placemaking into the $16.7 million estimate. ANC 3E members criticized aspects of the proposal, particularly its cost, at last month’s meeting. The District government would be footing the price tag of the project, part of which is on land owned by Metro. The current proposal is also the most expensive of the three concepts. Steve Strauss of the D.C. Department of Transportation said the project could happen sooner under his agency’s funds than through Metro’s capital improvement budget. “Right now the policy is, WMATA doesn’t build station improvements — the local jurisdictions fund station improvements,� Strauss said. Also, some control of Metroowned land around the station would be ceded to the District, Strauss added. For example, the city would begin to collect revenue from parking meters around the station, and he noted the District charges more for parking than Metro currently does. “One has to wonder whether this exercise is going to go anywhere, just because it’s so much money for the District to spend,� ANC 3E chair Jon Bender said. Meanwhile, commissioner Tom Quinn said he favored the current bicycle lane setup on Fort Drive and 40th Street versus the new median strip proposal. He suggested that the latter could create a dangerous intersection where Fort Drive curves left to connect with Brandywine Street. Project officials said their next steps are to secure funding, which includes looking into federal sources, too. There is no current timeline for construction.

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Walter Reed land to transfer Georgetown Library shut for repairs this week to city after years of planning By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

Current Staff Report After seven years of planning, the transfer of 66 acres from the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center to the District government is about to become official. Last Wednesday, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Katherine Hammack, assistant secretary of the Army, signed a ceremonial agreement at the Ward 4 site. At the event, Hammack promised a final legal agreement transferring the deed to the property in between 14 and 20 days. Bowser called the agreement transferring the eastern section of the Walter Reed campus “one of the most important development projects in the District,” saying it will bring close to 5,000 jobs to the area as well as 400 units of affordable housing. The project will also include several thousand units of market-rate housing, as well as commercial space, public facilities

and open green space. In doing so, it will reconnect the street grid in the Brightwood/Shepherd Park area. The District government will pay about $22 million for the land, Bowser said. Meanwhile, the State Department will develop the northwest section of the campus into a foreign mission complex. The ceremony follows an agreement allowing the D.C. International School to start construction on its new campus, which will accommodate 775 students by the start of the 2017-18 school year in a 130,000-square-foot building. Last year, ground was also broken on a $12 million fire station. Hammack pointed out that when the land was first purchased by the Army in 1905, the area was rural and “isolated from the city of Washington.” It was named after Maj. Walter Reed, who discovered See Transfer/Page 17

The D.C. Board of Elections intends to keep a polling location at the Georgetown Library next Tuesday despite currently ongoing water damage repairs to the building, board spokesperson Tamara Robinson told The Current Tuesday afternoon. The library at 3260 R St. NW shut down on Saturday and will remain closed for minor repairs through Monday, reopening on the morning of Nov. 8, according to D.C. Public Library spokesperson George Williams. As in years past, Precinct 6 voters are scheduled to use the library as their voting site for the Nov. 8 general election. Though an operation team from the Elections Board is scouting potential alternative polling locations as part of a routine contingency process, Williams stressed that the board will be able to move in voting equipment on Monday, in time for Election Day crowds the next morning. Georgetown Library staffers discovered the leak on Saturday upon entering the building’s lobby and foyer area, according to Williams. Water had sprung from a rusted elbow joint on a

pipe in the ceiling. No books or other library resources were damaged, Williams said. Necessary repairs include replacing the pipe, drying out the floor and ceiling cavity, taking other steps to prevent mold from growing, and finally replacing part of the ceiling. The damage pales in comparison to a burst pipe that forced the library to close for almost a month in 2015. The library had announced earlier that it would reopen this Saturday, but the assigned contractor determined Tuesday that the process would need more time than anticipated, Williams said. Ron Lewis, chair of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E (Georgetown, Burleith), said in an interview Tuesday that he hopes the library will keep the community promptly updated, particularly because of the election timing. “We’re sorry the pipe burst and glad it didn’t affect the collection, and hope that it can be fixed quickly,” Lewis said. “We’re concerned in particular that people know where to vote on the 8th.” Following this incident, the library now plans to conduct a survey of the building’s pipes, possibly with the help of X-rays. “We are in the early parts of having that conversation,” said Williams, who couldn’t provide an exact timeline for that survey.

The week ahead Thursday, Nov. 3

The D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board will meet at 9 a.m. in Room 220 South, One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW. ■ The Georgetown Business Improvement District will host a community meeting to release the proposed feasibility study for an aerial gondola lift between Georgetown and Rosslyn. ZGF Architects will discuss the findings of the study, which will lay out the demand, financial, regulatory, design and real estate considerations. A brief Q&A session will follow. The meeting will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Georgetown Theater building, 1351 Wisconsin Ave. NW.

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The D.C. Public Library will hold a community meeting on plans for the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library’s renovation. Discussion items will include the latest designs, the project timeline and plans for library services during construction. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the library, located at 901 G St. NW. ■ Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3/4G, with the cooperation of the Chevy Chase Citizens Association, will hold a community meeting to discuss potential plans for the Chevy Chase Community Center. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the center, located at Connecticut Avenue and McKinley Street NW.

Thursday, Nov. 10

The Burleith Citizens Association will hold its annual meeting from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Washington International School, 1690 36th St. NW. ■ The D.C. Preservation League will hold its annual membership meeting and reception from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Embassy of the Republic of Macedonia, 2129 Wyoming Ave. NW. Admission is free for members and $55 for others; reservations are required at dcpreservation.org.

Saturday, Nov. 12

The Sibley Senior Association will host an “Aging in Place Forum & Expo” from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Conference Room 1, Building A, Sibley Memorial Hospital, 5215 Loughboro Road NW. The event will feature

experts who will discuss the “village” concept, how aging in place works, design concepts and assisted devices for homes, and options for community living, among other topics. Registration costs $15; for details, call 202364-7602.

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Monday, Nov. 14

The Walter Reed Community Advisory Committee will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Jewish Primary Day School, 6045 16th St. NW. ■ The D.C. Public Library will hold a community meeting on plans for the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library’s renovation. Discussion items will include the latest designs, the project timeline and plans for library services during construction. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW.

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Thursday, Nov. 17

The D.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss the proposed Union Station to Georgetown Streetcar Environmental Assessment. The meeting will focus on the west end of the study area, from K Street at 20th Street NW to lower K Street at Wisconsin Avenue NW. The meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in Ballroom A/B, Pinstripes at Georgetown Park, 1064 Wisconsin Ave. NW; a presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. ■ The D.C. Department of Transportation will host a community meeting to discuss traffic safety at Ward Circle. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in Room 2, Ward Circle Building, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW.

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The annual Annunciation Church/ Holy Trinity Parish One-Day Clothing Drive will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Annunciation Catholic School gym next to the church’s parking lot, 3810 Massachusetts Ave. NW. The drive provides clean clothing and other gently used or new household items to local charities; efforts to sort clothing by type (men, women, children and infants) are appreciated. Broken items, stained clothes and linens, decorative items, vases, pictures and posters are not accepted. To volunteer for a three-hour shift to help sort donations and make deliveries, contact Tom Keenan at twkeenan6@ gmail.com. ■ Hearst Elementary School will present its annual E-cycle event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school, 3950 37th St. NW. The event will include electronics recycling and swap, bike swap, a book and bake sale, pet adoptions, a moon bounce and more. For details, visit hearstes.org or email hearstecycle@gmail.com.

tion Network will meet at 7 p.m. at the Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. The guest speaker will be Ruth Wattenberg, the Ward 3 representative on the D.C. State Board of Education, who will discuss accountability requirements under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015.

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District Digest Interim library opens at site in Van Ness

With the Cleveland Park Library now closed for renovation, an interim library site in Van Ness started operating Monday after a grand opening ceremony. The temporary library will run out of Building 52 of the University of District of Columbia at

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4340 Connecticut Ave. NW. The library space is open at the end of that building, which houses the David A. Clarke School of Law. Theresa Cameron, executive director of the Van Ness Main Street group, reported that a ribbon-cutting Monday was “well attended,” with Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh, several advisory neighborhood commissioners and a university representative making appearances. The space will operate during the same hours as other neighborhood libraries and serve patrons’ needs while the Cleveland Park Library at 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW undergoes a $19.7 million overhaul. The new facility is slated to open in mid-2018.

modernization project awaits review by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts this month. At the upcoming meetings, residents will get information on the latest designs, construction schedule and modifications of library services, the release says. The following meetings will take place in Northwest: ■ Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. ■ Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. ■ Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. at Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library, 7420 Georgia Ave. ■ Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at TenleyFriendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave.

Library to showcase Ward 3 Dems to hold plans for MLK project election of delegates An upcoming series of community meetings will share details on the modernization of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library and alternative services available during the three-year construction period. The central library at 901 G St. NW will shut down in spring 2017, with construction starting in the summer and continuing through 2020, according to a release from the D.C. Public Library system. The $200 million

From Nov. 14 to 17, the Ward 3 Democratic Committee will hold caucuses to elect 108 new delegates for 18 precincts. Delegates are expected to attend committee meetings, conduct outreach with voters in Ward 3 and across the city, and discuss political and public policy issues, according to a news release. Each of the ward’s 18 precincts will elect up to six delegates to serve a two-year term on the committee, the release says.

In order to vote for the delegates, a resident must be registered as a Democrat in a Ward 3 precinct. To determine your precinct or find the specific voting date and location for your precinct, visit ward3democrats.com.

Developer files plans for Lady Bird project

Proposed redevelopment of the former Spring Valley Superfresh site is scheduled for a Zoning Commission hearing early next year after Valor Development filed its application last week. The project, dubbed The Lady Bird, includes 230 residential units — a mix of condos and rental apartments — in two buildings around the corner of 48th and Yuma streets NW, along with a new full-service grocery store and other retail space. The plans have seen opposition from some community members, as the property sits between single-family homes to the east and a historically protected low-rise commercial area to the west. Valor is seeking relief through the Zoning Commission’s design review process. In its Oct. 26 application — first reported by Urban Turf — Valor contends that the site’s zoning already permits a large development, but relief would allow for a supermarket

and greatly improve the project. The commission will hear the case on Jan. 12.

Corrections

The Oct. 26 article “Opposed perspectives clash at ANC candidates forum in Georgetown” misstated Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E05 candidate Lisa Palmer’s support for a traffic plan along K Street NW. Palmer stated general support for the Georgetown Business Improvement District’s long-term recommendations for the street, but she did not address or endorse the streetcar extension or other specific components of the plan during the forum. Also on Oct. 26, the article “Revised Marrakech proposal doesn’t appease opponents” incorrectly stated that the Board of Zoning Adjustment “rejected” the Valor development plans for 2147-2149 P St. NW. Board members expressed concerns but did not vote on the project. In the same issue, the listing for the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3D meeting on Nov. 2 incorrectly listed 7:30 p.m. as the start time, rather than 7 p.m. 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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SUNTRUST: Preservation board approves project’s design while calling for adjustments

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Pfaehler said the presence of other tall buildings along Columbia Road justifies the greater height near that portion of the building. She deems the gradual step-down on the smaller-scale 18th Street stretch appropriate as well. “The challenge is that when you round 18th Street there’s a dramatic drop-off,� Pfaehler said. “I don’t think the SunTrust bank does that well now — I don’t think it does a service to Columbia Road or 18th Street. The solution is starting to get there.� The proposed design eliminates nearly 75 percent of the existing plaza space, rankling many in the community who say that a space widely used by the public — despite being privately owned — should be preserved. Board member Nancy Metzger said the latest plaza design is too “geometric,� with too many “hard edges.� Her colleague Charles Wilson went further. “It feels like something that

you’d find downtown,� Wilson said. “It doesn’t feel like a plaza that truly represents the neighborhood. I think it needs some help.� Ward 1 D.C. Council member Brianne Nadeau is on the neighborhood’s side when it comes to plaza concerns, having sent a letter to SunTrust last month urging the bank to assert to Valor that the plaza should be preserved for public use. Nadeau’s spokesperson Tom Fazzini told The Current that she convened the neighbors and the developer at a meeting earlier this year in an attempt to reach an agreement, but no consensus was reached, Fazzini said. Numerous residents and community leaders testified against the project during Thursday’s hearing, arguing that the developer only made small height and massing concessions from the previous iteration of the plans. Columbia Road resident Maria Montes summed up several of her neighbors’ feelings: “This building is going to be a monster, really. You’re not going to see the sun.�

PN Hoffman’s team, meanwhile, argued that the plaza shouldn’t factor into the preservation board’s consideration. During its presentation, the development team said that the company has struggled to work with Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1C (Adams Morgan) on the designs, as ANC 1C has been in communication with the developer since February but voted twice to oppose designs. ANC 1C chair Ted Guthrie contra-

dicted the developer’s assertion. “The suggestion that the ANC has not been cooperative on this is just — I’m practically speechless,� said Guthrie, who maintained his conviction that neighbors want a smaller project. Not everyone disagreed with the board’s eventual decision. Cheryl Cort, executive director of the Coalition for Smarter Growth, argued that the redesign of 18th Street and the improvement planned for the large intersection

of 18th and Columbia will help “humanize� the area. Despite her support, Cort did say she wished the developer had pursued the planned unit development process — which would have required a neighborhood benefits package — and had made a stronger effort to offer affordable housing options. “While we’re pleased to support this robust project at an important corner of Adams Morgan, we could have seen more here,� Cort said.

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Motor vehicle theft â– 1300-1399 block, New York Ave.; 11:54 a.m. Oct. 28. â– 1100-1199 block, F St.; 10:19 p.m. Oct. 30. Theft â– 1200-1299 block, G St.; 6:28 p.m. Oct. 24. â– 500-599 block, 13th St.; 12:23 p.m. Oct. 25. â– 900-999 block, F St.; 2:29 p.m. Oct. 25. â– 600-699 block, 13th St.; 5:16 p.m. Oct. 25. â– 1000-1099 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 6:57 p.m. Oct. 26. â– 900-999 block, K St.; 1:27 p.m. Oct. 27. â– 1200-1299 block, G St.; 9:14 a.m. Oct. 28. â– 1000-1099 block, F St.; 7:41 p.m. Oct. 28. Theft from auto â– 900-999 block, New York Ave.; 2:46 p.m. Oct. 24.

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Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 800-899 block, Connecticut Ave.; 7:08 a.m. Oct. 30 (with knife). Theft â– 1800-1899 block, L St.; 1:27 p.m. Oct. 24. â– 1100-1199 block, Vermont Ave.; 5:27 p.m. Oct. 24. â– 2200-2299 block, I St.; 6:42 p.m. Oct. 24. â– 1130-1199 block, Connecticut Ave.; 7:10 p.m. Oct. 24. â– 1900-1999 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 9:22 p.m. Oct. 24. â– 2500-2699 block, Virginia Ave.; 12:06 p.m. Oct. 25. â– 2100-2199 block, G St.; 12:47 p.m. Oct. 25. â– 2000-2099 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 2:03 p.m. Oct. 25. â– 1100-1129 block, Connecticut Ave.; 5:58 p.m. Oct. 25. â– 800-899 block, 21st St.; 11:52 p.m. Oct. 25. â– 1900-1999 block, K St.; 11:03 p.m. Oct. 26. â– 2505-2599 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 7:19 a.m. Oct. 27. â– 900-915 block, New Hampshire Ave.; 8:12 p.m. Oct. 27. â– 1800-1899 block, K St.; 11:48 a.m. Oct. 28. â– 1100-1129 block, 17th St.; 8:01 p.m. Oct. 28. â– 2000-2099 block, K St.;

8:23 p.m. Oct. 28. â– 900-999 block, 17th St.; 2:48 a.m. Oct. 29. â– 1100-1129 block, Connecticut Ave.; 5:44 p.m. Oct. 29. â– 900-999 block, 18th St.; 5:24 a.m. Oct. 30. Theft from auto â– 1000-1099 block, Vermont Ave.; 1:29 a.m. Oct. 24. â– 2400-2499 block, M St.; 9:07 p.m. Oct. 24. â– 900-999 block, 17th St.; 5:43 a.m. Oct. 25. â– 1800-1899 block, K St.; 11:44 p.m. Oct. 26. â– 2000-2099 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 3:50 p.m. Oct. 27. â– 800-899 block, New Hampshire Ave.; 10:27 p.m. Oct. 29. â– 1200-1299 block, 25th St.; 1:22 a.m. Oct. 30. â– 2500-2599 block, M St.; 2:03 a.m. Oct. 30. â– 2500-2599 block, M St.; 2:52 a.m. Oct. 30. â– 1000-1099 block, 18th St.; 5:48 a.m. Oct. 30. â– 2000-2099 block, M St.; 7:13 p.m. Oct. 30.

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DUPONT CIRCLE

Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 1218-1299 block, Connecticut Ave.; 4:15 a.m. Oct. 30. Burglary â– 1800-1899 block, S St.; 6:10 p.m. Oct. 28. â– 1800-1899 block, T St.; 8:21 p.m. Oct. 28. Motor vehicle theft â– 2100-2199 block, Leroy Place; 12:16 p.m. Oct. 30. Theft â– 1700-1799 block, N St.; 2:05 a.m. Oct. 24. â– 1200-1217 block, 18th St.; 10:14 a.m. Oct. 24. â– 1300-1399 block, 14th St.; 12:51 p.m. Oct. 24. â– 2100-2199 block, N St.; 1:13 p.m. Oct. 24. â– 1700-1799 block, Connecticut Ave.; 1:27 p.m. Oct. 25. â– 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 12:27 p.m. Oct. 26. â– 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 11:38 a.m. Oct. 28. â– 1500-1599 block, New Hampshire Ave.; 1:21 p.m. Oct. 28. â– 1721-1799 block, 18th St.; 1:58 p.m. Oct. 28. â– 2100-2199 block, N St.; 3:53 p.m. Oct. 28. â– 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 8:05 p.m. Oct. 28. â– 1500-1520 block, 14th St.; 10:11 p.m. Oct. 28. â– 1700-1799 block, N St.; 11:03 a.m. Oct. 29. â– 1800-1899 block, 20th St.; 6:03 p.m. Oct. 29. Theft from auto â– 1700-1799 block, N St.;

12:44 a.m. Oct. 24. â– 2008-2099 block, N St.; 6:59 p.m. Oct. 24. â– 1218-1299 block, Connecticut Ave.; 1:35 a.m. Oct. 25. â– 1900-1999 block, S St.; 2:05 p.m. Oct. 25. â– 1500-1599 block, New Hampshire Ave.; 7:26 p.m. Oct. 28. â– 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 3:50 a.m. Oct. 29. â– 1600-1622 block, 19th St.; 8:50 a.m. Oct. 29. â– 1700-1720 block, 19th St.; 6:20 p.m. Oct. 29. â– 1400-1499 block, Rhode Island Ave.; 8:54 p.m. Oct. 29. â– 1400-1499 block, Church St.; 3:19 p.m. Oct. 30. â– 1320-1399 block, 22nd St.; 6:09 p.m. Oct. 30.

Connecticut Ave.; 8:10 p.m. Oct. 24. â– 1737-1776 block, Columbia Road; 4:29 a.m. Oct. 29.

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Burglary â– 1700-1799 block, Willard St.; 1:05 a.m. Oct. 29.

Robbery â– 1400-1499 block, 12th St.; 10:11 p.m. Oct. 27. â– 1330-1399 block, Q St.; 7:41 p.m. Oct. 29. â– 923-999 block, P St.; 12:17 p.m. Oct. 30 (with gun).

â– DUPONT CIRCLE

Theft â– 2100-2199 block, 14th St.; 2:40 p.m. Oct. 24. â– 1700-1799 block, Johnson Ave.; 4:05 p.m. Oct. 25. â– 1620-1699 block, 15th St.; 11:02 a.m. Oct. 26. â– 1400-1499 block, W St.; 12:37 p.m. Oct. 28. â– 1800-1821 block, 17th St.; 11:45 a.m. Oct. 29. Theft from auto â– 1600-1620 block, T St.; 4:48 p.m. Oct. 24. â– 2100-2199 block, 16th St.; 10:33 p.m. Oct. 24. â– 1400-1499 block, U St.; 5:12 a.m. Oct. 25. â– 2100-2199 block, 16th St.; 10:54 p.m. Oct. 26. â– 1800-1821 block, 17th St.; 8:18 p.m. Oct. 27. â– 1726-1799 block, New Hampshire Ave.; 3:18 p.m. Oct. 28. â– 1400-1499 block, W St.; 4:14 a.m. Oct. 29. â– 1619-1699 block, 17th St.; 5:14 a.m. Oct. 29. â– 1800-1828 block, 16th St.; 10:17 a.m. Oct. 29. â– 1700-1749 block, R St.; 1:47 a.m. Oct. 30.

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â– ADAMS MORGAN

Burglary â– 1811-1852 block, Columbia Road; 9:11 p.m. Oct. 24. Motor vehicle theft â– 1909-1999 block, 19th St.; 10 a.m. Oct. 24. â– 1800-1899 block, Ontario Place; 10:08 a.m. Oct. 29. Theft â– 1700-1733 block, Columbia Road; 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24. â– 1900-1999 block,

Theft from auto â– 1800-1899 block, Wyoming Ave.; 11:08 p.m. Oct. 24. â– 1900-1999 block, Connecticut Ave.; 8:43 a.m. Oct. 25. â– 1800-1899 block, California St.; 7:19 p.m. Oct. 26. â– 1800-1899 block, Vernon St.; 9:54 p.m. Oct. 27. â– 1800-1899 block, Belmont Road; 4:58 a.m. Oct. 29. â– 2000-2099 block, 19th St.; 4:59 a.m. Oct. 29. â– 2400-2479 block, 16th St.; 12:06 p.m. Oct. 29. â– 1630-1699 block, Euclid St.; 1:35 a.m. Oct. 30.

â– LOGAN CIRCLE

Motor vehicle theft â– 1300-1399 block, Corcoran St.; 1 p.m. Oct. 25. â– 4-15 block, Logan Circle; 2:22 p.m. Oct. 27. Theft â– 4-15 block, Logan Circle; 2 p.m. Oct. 25. â– 1500-1599 block, Vermont Ave.; 6:22 p.m. Oct. 26. â– 1200-1299 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 6:54 p.m. Oct. 29. Theft from auto â– 1200-1299 block, 9th St.; 9:46 p.m. Oct. 25. â– 1300-1499 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 1:54 p.m. Oct. 26. â– 1700-1799 block, Vermont Ave.; 9:25 p.m. Oct. 26. â– 1300-1399 block, 9th St.; 11:25 p.m. Oct. 26. â– 1300-1399 block, L St.; 3:45 a.m. Oct. 28. â– 1400-1499 block, 12th St.; 9:50 a.m. Oct. 28. â– 1100-1199 block, 10th St.; 11:48 a.m. Oct. 28. â– 1500-1599 block, 9th St.; 12:23 p.m. Oct. 28. â– 1400-1499 block, 11th St.; 3:02 p.m. Oct. 28. â– 1100-1199 block, 9th St.; 3:54 a.m. Oct. 29. â– 1014-1099 block, 10th St.; 11:46 a.m. Oct. 29. â– 1625-1699 block, 13th St.; 5:38 p.m. Oct. 29. â– 1200-1299 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 6:44 p.m. Oct. 29. â– 1300-1399 block, Corcoran St.; 8:59 p.m. Oct. 29. â– 1300-1399 block, 9th St.; 6:18 p.m. Oct. 30.

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Funding transit

It’s not a good week for Metro. Not only is the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority in the midst of one of its most disruptive SafeTrack phases — closing a section of the Red Line in Northeast and greatly reducing service throughout the line — but it’s also proposing a budget that includes fare hikes and service reductions. All of this piles onto the ongoing issue of how to preserve essential transit service while also allowing sufficient track time for work crews. We’ve said repeatedly that a substantial portion of Metro’s troubles stems from the lack of a dedicated funding source from regional stakeholders. Without confidence about future years’ budgets, it’s difficult to undertake desperately needed long-term planning efforts. And placing too much of the burden on passengers creates a disincentive to using transit; we all suffer when a Metro rider gives up and drives to work. We’re glad that our own D.C. legislators are on board with the idea of a dedicated funding source, and we think that their idea of a sales tax increase — with the revenue going directly to Metro — is a good one. We’re cautiously optimistic that Maryland, too, would join in. But the issue is Virginia. A sales tax change would have to be authorized by the state legislature even if it were only to apply to Northern Virginia, and legislators from elsewhere don’t seem overly interested. Without regional cooperation, the sales tax possibility has stalled. We’re intrigued, though, by another possibility. Individual municipalities can set their own property taxes in Virginia without state approval, opening the door for the cities and counties served by Metro to help fund the system. While we still prefer a sales tax to a property tax in this instance, we think it’s worth exploring. Because the process would be slow, we urge stakeholders to begin studying this option immediately to determine its feasibility and — ideally — work to implement it. Meanwhile, Metro must keep trying to demonstrate to skeptical stakeholders that such an investment wouldn’t be merely throwing good money after bad. We’re open to the idea of receivership or a financial control board to address the transit authority’s myriad issues, as some are beginning to suggest, but we’d prefer to see the current leadership effect positive change.

Down-ballot in D.C.

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By now, it’s impossible not to know about the race for president, and attentive D.C. voters may have also formed opinions on their D.C. Council and State Board of Education candidates, as well as the advisory referendum on D.C. statehood. But also on the ballot are the community-level races, with names that many voters are least likely to recognize — yet where their votes are perhaps the most likely to influence the outcome. These are the elections of advisory neighborhood commissioners, who represent about 2,000 residents apiece and serve as their voice to the city government. With relatively few voters participating, it’s customary that a few of the contested ANC races in each election come down to a single-digit difference. Whether residents have paid close attention to their ANC representatives or are oblivious to them, commissioners will be diligently voting on issues that matter in their neighborhoods. Development projects, alcohol license applications and D.C. Council legislation routinely receive opinions from ANCs. Public building projects can be greatly influenced by ANC actions, through design review or funding pushes. Inevitably, there will be differences of opinion. Will your ANC member share your principles? Can you trust him or her to act reasonably and in your best interest? And if you need help with the city government or another community issue, will he or she be willing and able to assist? We are unfortunately unable to make endorsements in each ANC race. But we urge voters to do their homework. Read what your candidates told The Current in our Oct. 26 voters guide. Google their names to see if they have a campaign website or have provided information to other media. You can even visit dcboee.org to see candidates’ names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses in case you’d like to contact them directly. We’d also like to restate our positions on the local races where we have made endorsements. For the D.C. Council, we endorse Jack Evans in Ward 2, Brandon Todd in Ward 4, and David Grosso and Robert White for at-large seats. For the State Board of Education, we endorse Jack Jacobson in Ward 2, Lannette Woodruff in Ward 4 and Mary Lord at-large. On the statehood referendum, we support “Yes.”

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et’s start with Election Day next week. First, let’s make it clear: If it is the only exercise you do, please exercise your right to vote. Now, how will the recurring Hillary Clinton email nightmare play out in the final days? As this week was beginning, all sides seemed to have something negative to say about the FBI and director James Comey’s role in this off-again, on-again probe. It would really be something if sex-texting Anthony Wiener winds up being a crucial player in deciding just who will be our next president. Republican Donald Trump in closing day speeches has been smugly “thanking” Wiener for his help. Of course, there is still time for Trump to make another campaign gaffe or other misstep. What a topsy-turvy election year. At least one cable TV station even had a reporter asking whether those who had voted early could rescind their ballots and vote again. We have enough trouble getting regular elections done, never mind do-overs. ■ Getting that new FBI HQ. In Maryland, Tuesday’s election will signal the beginning of the end for five-term Democratic Sen. Barbara Mikulski, who did not seek re-election to a sixth term. Maryland Rep. Chris Van Hollen, the Democratic nominee, is favored heavily to win her seat. But now Mikulski is leaving office in January with a major project for her state undone. The goal? She wanted to land the new FBI headquarters and its 11,000 jobs for Prince George’s County. But the federal General Services Administration has just announced it will delay its site decision from this December until next March. “I’m deeply disappointed in more delay,” Mikulski said in a released statement. She said she would “continue to work my earrings off” to keep Prince George’s in the game. “This is a headquarters that belongs in Prince George’s County, keeping our country and the American people safe while creating new jobs in Maryland.” But the political fact is the tables are turned as of January. If Clinton wins the presidency, then Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine will become vice president. And no one is closer to Clinton than Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe. Even if Trump wins the presidency, the Republican may not feel any warm feelings toward Democratic Maryland. Yes, Republican Larry Hogan is the sitting governor, but Hogan publicly spurned Trump. You could argue that either Clinton or Trump would be better served putting the new FBI headquarters in competitive, purple state Virginia. Your Notebook understands that some may suggest that we are effectively saying politics will outweigh the professional site evaluation under-

taken by the General Services Administration. We don’t impugn the agency at all. But once the practical assessments are made, reasonable people could agree that the FBI headquarters would fit in either Virginia or Maryland. And that is where politics could tilt the scale. In its own statement on its delay, the GSA said it had received an “overwhelming positive response” from developers interested in the construction bid. It said if Congress provides the needed money, the GSA would build a “world-class” headquarters. It just won’t yet say where. (Your Notebook personally thought the FBI should have remained in the District, building at the underused Homeland Security site at St. Elizabeths, or nearby. But we didn’t have a vote.) Oh, and what about Prince George’s County? David Iannucci, the chief development officer, said the county still believes it is the best site for the headquarters, either in Greenbelt or Landover. Left unsaid? It would be a major political blow to Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker if the FBI goes elsewhere. Baker is preparing to run for governor. He wants to be able to point to the FBI decision as a major achievement, not explain why it went elsewhere. ■ Metro meltdown? We wanted to discuss Metro first, but two weeks of columns bashing transportation meant a third one was too much. Still, Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld’s proposed 2017 budget outlined a worst-case scenario for the declining transit system. In preparing the $1.8 billion operating budget — this is in addition to the millions spent on system repairs — Wiedefeld savaged every part of the system. He would cut 1,000 staff positions. Some employee health care would be scaled back. Fares for bus and rail would increase. Peak-period trains would run less frequently. During off-peak hours, some trains would run only every 15 minutes. (Talk about “allow extra time.”) “Tough choices are required to balance the operating budget,” the general manager said in his statement. Unions representing Metro employees pushed back on Monday. Amalgamated Transit Union 689, which represents about 82 percent of Metro’s workers, said the budget was scarier than Halloween and vowed to fight it. Metro and the unions have battled for several years over cuts and increases. The system is paying for its negotiated and arbitrated union agreements. Metro management has threatened serious cuts before; perhaps this time they are coming. Tom Sherwood, a Southwest resident, is a political reporter for News 4.

TOM SHERWOOD’S

NOTEBOOK

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Poor upkeep raises doubts about pool

How is the city going to build a pool at the Hearst Recreation Center site [“City presents options for Hearst pool,” Sept. 14] when it can’t even adequately maintain the site today? I visited the park on a recent weekend, and the garbage was overflowing (not unusual) and debris from a storm weeks ago

was still waiting to be picked up. Can we trust this same city government to maintain a pool? Joseph Anselmo North Cleveland Park

Area Villages hope to draw broad range

Your front-page attention to villages and their evolving programs to build community and help people with practical tasks is timely and valuable. These small nonprofit organizations serving specific neighborhoods are catching on faster here than

any other place in the country. There are 14 open or in development in D.C. alone. The Cleveland & Woodley Park Village is one of many that has no age limits for participation and offers several levels of membership. Readers can check whether there’s a village in their neighborhood and learn more on the Washington Area Village Exchange website, wavevillages. org, by clicking on “Our Villages” under the “About Us” tab. Mark W. Ohnmacht Executive Director, Cleveland & Woodley Park Village

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The Current

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR AU connection taints writer’s endorsement

I write in reference to the letter to the editor by Ms. Penny Pagano in The Current’s Oct. 26 issue concerning the upcoming election for the advisory neighborhood commission seat in single-member district 3D02. I was disappointed in her — and The Current’s — failure to identify her longtime association with American University, including serving as official advocate to the local community. Ms. Pagano’s letter amounted to a mugging of one of Ward 3’s finest local leaders, Tom Smith. Tom has long played a key role in helping to assure that development does not overwhelm community. In the complicated backand-forth over American University’s construction in the former Nebraska Avenue parking lot, Tom worked hard to ensure that while AU got most of what it wanted for that site, it did alter its plans a bit to take into account our nearby homes. Ms. Pagano (and AU) might respond that she wrote her letter as a private person. But her past advocacy for AU development efforts suggests the possibility that her letter represents a covert form of AU revenge on Tom over his efforts. It is also worth noting that Tom’s colleagues have thought well enough of him to vote him chair for the past two years. We need Tom Smith to remain on ANC 3D to continue to help ensure that the baby is never thrown out with the bathwater. Jerry Gallucci Westover Place

ANC 3D funds should support community

Since 2010, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3E (Tenleytown, Friendship Heights) has received $82,623 from the District. It has spent more than $39,380 on grants supporting the community. Over the same time period, ANC 3D (roughly, Spring Valley to Palisades) has received $156,958 from the District. The grand total of spending on community grants: $0. This isn’t for lack of applicants, even without grant information available on the ANC 3D website. Iona Senior Services was turned away in 2015 before it could submit a grant request. The reason, according to chair Tom Smith: The commission did not budget for grant funding. Maintaining a line item of $0

for grants year after year is not an accident. It’s a deliberate decision, as official minutes make clear. When debating the fiscal 2016 budget, commissioner Stephen Gardner proposed setting aside $5,000 for grants. Commissioner Smith said “this is too high,� and “would create additional work for the treasurer.� Commissioner Alma Gates expressed concern about eating into the ANC’s continued use of consultants. So, where does the money go, if not to support community organizations? Overwhelmingly, personnel. Fully $17,400 of the annual District allotment of $22,497 is spent on an administrator. Another $2,127 went to office supplies. ANC 3D allots roughly three times more for administrative spending than do neighboring ANCs, yet its website contains summary financials for only two quarters, the most recent of which is 18 months old. Written minutes appear to be no longer shared publicly on the website. Transparency is nonexistent. If anything, these problems are getting worse, not better. ANC bylaws require the budget to be publicly debated over two meetings. Treasurer Silvia Lucero introduced a 2017 budget at the Oct. 5 meeting, though copies weren’t provided to attendees and the proposed budget still doesn’t appear on the ANC website. Yet a vote is set for Nov. 2. Commissioner Gardner again requested that money be allocated for community grants. Not only was he denied, but commissioner Smith proposed allocating $1,679 more for consulting services. It shouldn’t be this way. While grants are not the only purpose of ANC resources, they are a fairly compelling one. Iona Senior Services and Palisades Village are but two of the many excellent organizations dedicated to helping neighbors in our community. The ANC should help them help us. Troy Kravitz Candidate, ANC 3D02

Smith serves 3D02 with excellence

I grew up on Quebec Street NW in Spring Valley. My father, Bob Herzstein, lived here for five decades and was the founder of Neighbors for a Livable Community, which was established to protect and maintain Spring Valley as a low-density residential neighborhood. He and my mother, Priscilla, were pioneers in several neighborhood issues. My husband and I have purchased my late parents’ Woodway Lane home, and like them, are committed to maintain the values and qualities that have long defined

the neighborhood. My father worked very closely with Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3D member Tom Smith since he was first elected as our representative. And for two years I have had the privilege to work closely with Tom on a number of issues. Tom has shown remarkable attention to detail, listened acutely to residents’ concerns, and superbly marshaled facts and arguments to get results. We recently lived in another Washington neighborhood where I witnessed the insidious implications of the city’s heavily developer-influenced regulatory boards. This makes it all the more critical that advisory neighborhood commissioners assiduously represent residents. Developers do not need additional allies serving on the ANC. We need smart, independent advocates. We don’t need advocates who start with the idea of concession. And no one could be a stronger advocate for us than Tom Smith. He listens carefully to all sides; seeks input on the issues (see his comprehensive newsletters); spends countless hours in meetings with constituents, the city, planners, developers and the university; and he runs fair, inclusive and effective ANC meetings. He is beholden only to the long-term welfare of Spring Valley. And he engages all this with a big and warm personality and a great sense of humor. At a time when it is more important than ever to come together to maintain the character of Spring Valley, this is not the time to turn away from the strong leadership and the encyclopedic local and legislative history that we are fortunate to have in Tom. We have an opportunity to reelect Tom as our ANC 3D02 representative on Nov. 8. I hope you will join us in enthusiastic support of Tom Smith for re-election. Jessica Herzstein Spring Valley

Kravitz would foster collaborative efforts

The nature show narrator intoned, “From a distance it appears there is no life in the desert, but pull the camera in and it is teeming with life.� It struck me that that is the education of an advisory neighborhood commissioner. There are dozens of issues — big and small — that pop up all of the time. It is the job of the commissioner to represent, try to bring people together and find solutions. Troy Kravitz is the clear choice in ANC 3D02 to achieve those goals. Matthew Frumin

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Starrels has earned vote in ANC 2E race

If you are a Georgetown resident living and voting in Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E’s single-member district 2E05, Bill Starrels deserves your vote. Experience matters. As a former president of Friends of Rose Park and the Citizens Association of Georgetown and a current member of the Citizens Association of Georgetown’s Historic Preservation and Zoning Committee, I suggest that his opponent demonstrate her dedication to Georgetown by giving her time, energy and support to the community over the next years. Join the many residents actively involved in building a Georgetown of which we can be proud. Pamla H. Moore Georgetown

Lower Georgetown needs strong leader

I am writing to clarify recent reporting on my bid for the ANC 2E05 seat in terms of my position on traffic issues. As a candidate and as a resident of lower Georgetown, I have studied many of our entrenched issues, including traffic. My competitor shared at the Citizens

The Current Association of Georgetown’s recent forum: “The roads are the roads. ‌ There’s no room to build any additional lanes down on Water Street or along K Street.â€? The Georgetown Business Improvement District and I disagree — the group’s traffic proposal features adding bike, turning and through traffic lanes. We must use similar creative problem-solving strategies to address Prospect Street and Wisconsin Avenue traffic! And while the streetcar proposal interests me, The Current reported incorrectly that I support them; I did not comment on streetcars, as neighbors must better understand their impact before I endorse that proposal. Rather, I shared my support for the BID’s Water Street recommendations alongside modifications addressing concerns about parking and north/south corridors. I also shared my plan to create a strategic traffic task force to address issues beyond the BID’s proposal. My family loves living here — this weekend alone, we enjoyed the Marine Corps Marathon, Volta Park Day and a glorious afternoon by the Georgetown Waterfront. Meanwhile, our dedicated police and traffic control officers ensured a smooth weekend. But certain long-standing challenges are worsening, and many neighbors have reached out to me for support: sharing gratitude for Halloween/marathon-related street

closure information, appreciation for my delayed trash pickup notification, and requests for continued safety-related updates. Neighbors appreciated that someone was communicating with them! Since announcing my candidacy, I’ve spoken with 200-plus neighbors and city officials. Our momentum is strong. I’m grateful for the endorsement by voters — knocking on doors, hosting meet and greets, introductions to neighbors, et cetera. You know that I will advocate for our neighbors, offer diverse viewpoints to ANC 2E and develop effective solutions. The Georgetowner has recognized the value we collectively bring to this election, and I appreciate its endorsement. Please consider voting for me Nov. 8. I am running to safeguard the high ethics that we expect in our community advocates. I’m running because neighbors agree that experience without progress is not valuable experience. Email me at georgetownpalmer@gmail. com with questions! Lisa Palmer Candidate, ANC 2E05

Past voting record raises questions

It’s almost impossible not to see or hear a political ad when watching television or listening to radio in D.C. — and so many of them are negative. Most of these ads are being run not by candi-

dates, but by outside or specialinterest groups. Regardless who runs them, many voters use this to justify not voting. However, I am a firm believer that it is important for all voters — but especially women and youth — to receive fact-based, nonpartisan information about local elections and exercise their right to vote. Most important, local leaders and media outlets need to emphasize the importance of “get out the vote� efforts and voting on Election Day. So much has been sacrificed by brave Americans here and abroad to earn voting rights for all that failing to exercise one’s most sacred civic duty dishonors the memory and sacrifice of these men and women. In addition to raising awareness and concern over the importance of voting, I would like to specifically mention a local candidate for the unpaid elected office of advisory neighborhood commissioner in Georgetown who has not exercised her civic duty by voting since 2008. This candidate — Lisa Palmer, running in single-member district 2E05 — now expects or feels entitled to receive our vote and trust simply because she is asking for them. But a vote must be earned either by example or merit. Palmer seems to have shown neither. So I ask voters to get out the vote and encourage all those who don’t vote to do so. As for Lisa

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Palmer, she should start serving her single-member district by actually voting on Election Day. The simple things add up and make a difference ultimately. Charly Casini Georgetown

Volunteer efforts show ANC skills

I would like to add my voice in support of Lisa Palmer’s candidacy for the ANC 2E seat representing single-member district 2E05. We are fortunate that Lisa has volunteered to serve on the commission. As a nonprofit board member, she knows how to consider opposing views and has developed the skills necessary to build consensus. She has focused on tackling Georgetown’s traffic, public safety and trash problems, and will bring a new perspective to addressing these long-standing issues. She is practical and inclusive, traits that are essential for being an effective ANC member. Our ANC has functioned well for a number of years, but all institutions benefit from change from time to time. Lisa’s opponent, Bill Starrels, has served on the commission, unopposed, for 16 years. We are grateful for his service, but it’s time for renewal. Lisa Palmer will be a welcome addition to ANC 2E. We should give her our hearty support. Grace Bateman Georgetown

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A GREAT LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: RIDING ALONG WITH MPD

CLEAN COMMUNITY: TRASH & RECYCLING

On a recent Thursday evening, I had the opportunity to ride along with two different officers from the Metropolitan Police Department’s 2nd District. MPD’s Ride Along program allows citizens to shadow police officers to learn more about the reality of their jobs. You can learn about the program here: http://mpdc.dc.gov/page/police-ride-alongprogram. I spent the first few hours with Ofc. C, a relative newcomer to MPD. He is assigned to Police Service Area 207 on the evening shift. Almost as soon as we entered PSA 207, he received a call to investigate a burglar alarm. This is something MPD officers do quite frequently. As it happened, there was no evidence of a break-in; Ofc. C reported this to his dispatcher, who relayed the information to the alarm company. When not specifically assigned to a call, patrol officers drive around the PSA, ensuring that peace and order are maintained. They may find themselves assisting individuals with car trouble, or citing drivers for traffic violations, or interceding in fights in or near nightclubs. In some cases, officers are called to address incidents involving people facing mental illness. Around 9:30 pm, Ofc. C, along with two other officers, responded to a call from an individual in McPherson Square. The man who had made the 911 call met them at the edge of the park, and indicated that he was being followed. As he went on with his story, it became clear that his reality was not the same as the officers’ – or mine. But the officers responded with compassion and respect, eliciting additional details from the caller. That information allowed the officers to use the computer in the cruiser to access several databases to try and learn more about the individual and his prior interactions with MPD. Ultimately, however, there was nothing the police could do. The caller was not an immediate danger to himself or others. Afterwards, Ofc. C and I talked about that call at some length. He shared some frustration that he was unable to provide

TRASH The District collects trash from houses and small multifamily buildings (four or fewer units) twice a week, usually on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Trash must be bagged and placed in sturdy cans, with securely closed lids, at the curb between 6:30 pm the night before collection, and 6:00 am that morning. Do not leave trash bags on the ground at any time.

more assistance. But, as he said, “We are frequently asked to address problems that are not police problems.” MPD officers receive some training in working with people in crisis, as well as those with mental illness, but the law limits what they can actually do. As his shift was ending, Ofc. C drove back to 2nd District headquarters, where I met Ofc. G. A 10-year veteran of MPD, Ofc. G is one of the rare breed of police officer who works permanent midnights; she patrols PSA 207 from about 11 pm until roughly 7 am. I asked Ofc. G what kinds of incidents she encounters during the midnight shift. She replied, “I see a lot of drunk people.” Because PSA 207 includes quite a few nightclubs, bars, and restaurants, she deals with intoxicated individuals – and their resulting behavior - on a regular basis. I mentioned to Ofc. G that I was surprised by the sheer quantity of information that each officer receives, almost without interruption. Calls come over the radio nonstop for incidents throughout the 2nd District. Information pops up on the on-board computers constantly. And officers are still responsible for looking around as they drive through the PSA. Ofc. G noted that officers become accustomed to the volume of data, and develop the ability to sort through it quickly for what they need. I finished my ride along with much more insight about the job of an MPD patrol officer – as well as more respect. I recommend the ride along program to anyone who wants to learn more about the reality of police work. It is nothing like you see on TV, that’s for sure! — Marina Streznewski, President, Foggy Bottom Association

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

FBA ANNUAL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 7:00-8:30 PM School Without Walls 2130 G St NW Foggy Bottom Association bylaws require the organization

to hold an annual meeting, at which time new Board members are elected. If you are an FBA member, you are eligible to vote on members of the FBA Board. This year, we also have invited a

local government leader to join us. More on that as it develops. We will offer non-alcoholic beverages and heavy hors d-oeuvres beginning at 7:00 pm.

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Choreographer blends artwork and issues Smithsonian debuts new ‘Margin’ show By BRIDEY HEING Current Correspondent

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n audience gathered Friday evening in the Kogod Courtyard at the National Portrait Gallery to witness a milestone for the Smithsonian: For the first time, the museum has a choreographer-in-residence, who last week staged his first original work inspired by the gallery’s exhibitions. Celebrated area choreographer Dana Tai Soon Burgess, a Palisades resident, was named to the newly created position in May of this year, and his new work “Margin� was inspired by triennial portrait competition The Outwin 2016, currently on view at the Portrait Gallery. The result is a moving exploration of the intersection between visual art and movement, as well as the rela-

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■1971 — The National Park Service set aside space in the Rock Creek Park maintenance yard for the nonprofit Washington Recycling Center to operate. “The location, while easily accessible, is removed sufficiently from resi- From Our ARCHIVES dential areas and activities and should not disturb anyone,� said Russell Dickenson, director of the national capital parks. The recycling center had left a MacArthur Boulevard NW site after five months due to complaints about noise and broken glass. ■1986 — Mayor Marion Barry announced that he had told the Office of Planning to support new zoning changes in four small-scale Ward 3 commercial areas. Barry said he wanted to protect the four areas — Connecticut Avenue NW from Military Road to Nebraska Avenue; the Park ’n’ Shop at Connecticut Avenue and Porter Street NW; the Spring Valley Shopping Center at 49th Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW; and Wisconsin Avenue NW between Macomb and Newark streets — to retain their existing housing or neighborhood-scale commercial services.

Photos by Jeff Malet (above) and Tom Wolff (left)

Dana Tai Soon Burgess’ “Margin� was presented Friday at the National Portrait Gallery. tionship between artistry and contemporary issues. It’s also a manifestation of some of Burgess’ most closely held guiding forces. Burgess grew up in Santa Fe, N.M. As the son of two visual artists, he was at home with the artistic process from a very young age. “There was always art being made around me when I was a

■1991 — Georgetown advisory neighborhood commissioner William McGreevey, who chaired the commission’s transportation committee, presented a package designed to spark discussion about possible changes to Georgetown streets. Alternatives included installation of speed bumps on some streets and the return of cobblestones on others in an effort to slow down traffic.

kid,� he said. His journey to dance, however, was prompted by a class at a martial arts academy. Burgess found that he enjoyed the movement, but was looking for a connection to the creative process with which he had grown up. At his father’s suggestion, he tried a dance class and immediately knew he had found his niche. “It was the perfect fusion of movement, artistry and creative process that I was looking for,� he recalled. “It blended it all together — the movement of martial artist but the artistry of dance. As soon as I took my first See Dance/Page 34

Choir explores universal themes in latest concert By MARGARET OLSON Current Correspondent

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hen a local professional choir set out to explore one’s relationship with self, others and the wider universe, the group turned to a mix of mostly 20th-century works to produce a lively and successful program during a recent performance. The Thirteen, which presented “Reincarnations� Oct. 22 at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church in Tenleytown, has been active locally, nationally and internationally since it was founded in 2012. At last month’s performance, conductor Matthew Robertson led the ensemble of 12 young singers through a 65-minute program with no intermission. The gifted and experienced singers were easily able to navigate complex, sometimes atonal, choral arrangements. Overall, the group demonstrated excellent tuning, endurance and musicality. The first part of the program included “Fly Away,� a fractured piece by Caroline Shaw that used fragments from the hymns “I’ll Fly Away� and “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,� composer Tarik O’Regan’s take on the famous spiritual text. Each piece featured excellent soloists from the group. “Letter to My Father,� from Ted Hearne’s “Coloring Book,� featured text by the American writer Zora Neale Hurston. Throughout the piece, The Thirteen deftly balanced musical elements of dissonance, rhythm and dynamics in a way that served

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Local professional choir The Thirteen performed “Reincarnations� in Tenleytown last month.

the poem well. Samuel Barber’s “Reincarnations, Op. 16� was the centerpiece of the concert. The three selections: “Mary Hynes,� “Anthony O’Daly,� and “The Coolin� were set to words by Gaelic poet Anthony Raftery. The basses shone on “Anthony O’Daly� and provided a tuneful foundation that helped balance the “grief� cry of the sopranos. “Go Down, Moses� from Michael Tippett’s “A Child of Our Time� demonstrated the wealth of the singers’ vocal ability as they relaxed the straight tone used previously and let the individual color of their voices come through. The evening concluded with Thomas Tallis’ “Ave, Dei Patris Filia.� The British composer’s See Choir/Page 34

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of sophisticated city living. Located in Citta 50, a luxury boutique condominium building in Logan Circle, the apartment is a quiet retreat amid the buzzy vibe of 14th Street and all the visual, culinary, cultural and retail delights this hip and happening neighborhood has to offer. This sun-lit 1,591-squarefoot, two-story unit with two bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and a reserved parking space is on the market for $1,195,000. The monthly condo fee is $625. Church Street is home to a row of new and revitalized complexes, all with an industrial yet refined look and feel that hearken back to the area’s original manufacturing heritage. Once a coal distribution facility, Citta 50 fits right in, starting with its brick,

glass and metal work facade. And with only four apartments to a floor, there’s a sense of space and privacy. The entrance to Penthouse 601 makes a striking first impression with a two-story living room and two levels of windows. The open floor plan leads first to a den with custom-built workspace (desk and cabinets) and passes through looking into the living room. To the right of the entryway is the living room with a floating credenza and shelving, as well as south-facing windows with motorized blinds and a mini Juliet balcony. Bamboo flooring runs throughout the home, upstairs and down, as does track or recessed lighting. The living room flows seamlessly into a dining area and gourmet kitchen, set off by a slate feature wall and stocked with high-end appliances, finishings and fixtures. These include rich brown soft-close upper and lower cabinets; granite countertops; a glass mosaic tile backsplash; a Sub-Zero refrigerator with bottom drawer freezer; a Viking Professional gas range,

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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Mary’s Center, 2355 Ontario Road NW. Agenda items include: ■ presentation by the D.C. Office of Unified Communications. ■ consideration of a committee recommendation that ANC 1C oppose the revised plans for the proposed development at Meridian International Center as being inconsistent with the commission’s previous resolution regarding the project, historic preservation guidelines, Meridian Hill Historic District guidelines and previous comments of the Historic Preservation Review Board. ■ consideration of a public space application for a sidewalk cafe at El Tamarindo, 1785 Florida Ave. NW. ■ consideration of a Board of Zoning Adjustment application for a variance from lot occupancy requirements to allow for the construction of balconies at 1829 California St. NW.

■ consideration of a resolution 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16. The authorizing commissioner Alan location has not been announced. Gambrell to represent ANC 1C in For details, visit anc2a.org. connection with Board of Zoning Adjustment cases that relate to the ANC 2B ANCCircle 2B rezoning of portions of Lanier Dupont ■ DUPONT CIRCLE Heights. ■ presentation by representatives The commission will meet at of the Line DC Hotel on the pro- 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the posed revised design for the refur- Brookings Institution, 1775 Ave. NW. bishment of Unity Park pursuant Massachusetts D Agenda items include: to the commitment made in conThe CurrenT nection with the zoning order ■ announcements and public comments, including an introduction approving the hotel. ■ possible consideration of settle- by representatives from Kramerment agreements with Ababa Ethi- books & Afterwords Cafe. opian Restaurant, 2106 18th St. ■ presentation by Christopher NW; My Canton Restaurant, 1772 Shorter, director of the D.C. Columbia Road NW; and Quara Department of Public Works, Ethiopian Restaurant, 2406 18th regarding leaf and snow initiatives. St. NW. ■ possible consideration of amend- ■ consideration of a resolution ments to settlement agreements regarding the planned closure of with Local 16, 1602 U St. NW, and the Fillmore Arts Center. ■ consideration of an Alcoholic Songbyrd, 2477 18th St. NW. ■ consideration of a committee Beverage Control application for a recommendation that ANC 1C new Class C nightclub license for protest a request from Shenani- Decades, 1219 Connecticut Ave. gans, 2450 18th St. NW, to amend NW (late-night lounge with entertainment, dancing and cover its settlement agreement. ■ consideration of an application charge; total occupancy load of by Bukom Cafe, 2442 18th St. 800; total of 400 seats; total of 150 NW, to terminate its settlement summer garden seats; hours of operation for premises and sumagreement. ■ possible consideration of an mer garden, 8 a.m. to 4 a.m. daily; Alcoholic Beverage Control hours of alcoholic beverage sales, renewal application for the tavern service and consumption for premlicense of Club Heaven and Hell, ises and summer garden, 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday 2327 18th St. NW. ■ possible consideration of wheth- and 8 a.m. to 3 a.m. Friday and er the Alcoholic Beverage Control Saturday). Board should allow alcohol-serv- ■ consideration of several Alcoing establishments in Adams Mor- holic Beverage Control license gan to participate in extended renewal applications for taverns hours at New Year’s and during and nightclubs. ■ consideration of a Board of Zonthe presidential inauguration. For details, call 202-332-2630 ing Adjustment application at 2147-2149 P St. NW for variances or visit anc1c.org. from the lot-occupancy requirements and rear-yard requirements ANC 2A ANCBottom 2A to renovate an existing structure to Foggy ■ FOGGY BOTTOM / WEST END create a mixed-use building con The commission will meet at taining nine dwelling units with

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ground-floor restaurant/retail. ■ consideration of a Historic Preservation Review Board application at 2200 P St. NW for relocation and renovation of a landmark gas station, and construction of a nine-story addition. ■ consideration of a Historic Preservation Review Board application at 2110 R St. NW for a rear three-story addition. ■ consideration of a Historic Preservation Review Board application at 1711 19th St. NW for renovation of a single-family home into eight units with a roof deck and enlargement of the rear garage. ■ consideration of a Historic Preservation Review Board application at 1532 U St. NW for a rear addition and front basement entrance. ■ consideration of a Historic Preservation Review Board application at 1507 T St. NW for a rear three-story addition. ■ consideration of a Board of Zoning Adjustment appeal filed by the Dupont Circle Citizens Association to challenge a July 18 decision by the zoning administrator to issue a building permit for the conversion of a one-family dwelling at 1514 Q St. NW into a fourunit apartment house. For details, visit dupontcircleanc.net. ANC 2C ANC 2C Quarter Downtown/Penn ■ DOWNTOWN / PENN QUARTER The commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, in Room A-3, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. For details, visit anc2c.us or contact 2C@anc.dc.gov. ANC 2D ANC 2D Sheridan-Kalorama

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7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at Our Lady Queen of the Americas Church, California Street and Phelps Place NW. Agenda items include: ■ commissioner comments. ■ police report. ■ reports from the offices of Mayor Muriel Bowser and Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans. ■ discussion of the ANC 2D website. ■ consideration of proposed meeting schedule for 2017. ■ open comment. For details, visit anc2d.org or contact 2D01@anc.dc.gov. ANC 2E ANC 2E Georgetown ■ GEORGETOWN / CLOISTERS Cloisters BURLEITH / HILLANDALE The commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, in the second-floor Heritage Room at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, 1524 35th St. NW. For details, call 202-724-7098 or visit anc2e.com. ANC 2F ANCCircle 2F Logan ■ LOGAN CIRCLE The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the Washington Plaza Hotel, 10 Thomas Circle NW. Agenda items include: ■ announcements. ■ police report. ■ reports from the offices of Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans and Mayor Muriel Bowser. ■ presentation by AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly. ■ consideration of Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration Policy Committee matters: ongoing settlement discussions with Drafting Table, 1529 14th St. NW; ongoing settlement discussions with Pearl Dive/Blackjack, 1612 14th St. NW; ongoing settlement discussions with Noddle Dog, 922 N St. NW (rear); ongoing settlement discussions with Chicken & Whiskey, 1738 14th St. NW; Class C tavern license renewal requests; Class C nightclub license renewal requests; substantial change (basement exception) for Vieux Carre, 1414 K St. NW; and substantial change (transfer of existing settlement agreement to a new location) for Daily Mart, 1135 14th St. NW. ■ consideration of Community Development Committee matters: public space application for a sidewalk cafe at 1426 L St. NW; public space application for signage at Garrison Elementary School; and a Board of Zoning Adjustment application for installation of an awning at The Bird, 1337 11th St. NW. ■ reports from the Crime and Public Safety Committee and the Education Committee. ■ consideration of a grant application from Explore! Children’s Museum. For details, call 202-667-0052 or visit anc2f.org.

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Northwest Real Estate TRANSFER: Army prepares to sign over Walter Reed site to local D.C. government

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that yellow fever was transmitted by mosquitoes, saving thousands of lives. The hospital opened its doors in 1909 for 80 patients, she said. During World War I it grew within months to 2,500 beds. Over the following decades, the hospital handled hundreds of thousands of injured soldiers. Among the “memorable individuals who

spent their last days� at Walter Reed were three of the country’s five five-star generals: John Joseph Pershing, former President Dwight Eisenhower and Douglas MacArthur, according to Hammack. But as conditions deteriorated in recent years and the Army sought to consolidate its facilities, the hospital was closed in 2011 and the patients transferred to a new Walter Reed in Bethesda.

D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton said several federal agencies wanted the Walter Reed site for their own facilities but then she pointed to policies that recommended against locating agencies in areas without a Metrorail station. “In the end,� Norton said, “the U.S. Army and [General Services Administration] agreed with us that the transfer to D.C. was the best fit.�

Norton added that the final success came when the State Department wanted to take over and redevelop a laboratory building, but she was able to convince federal authorities that it could be better used by Children’s National Medical Center. The District’s plans were shaped during more than 100 public meetings, Bowser said, that began when she was the Ward 4 council member.

ELECTION: In Spring Valley, two ANC 3D02 candidates square off in hostile race

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represent about 2,000 constituents, elect their own chair. In addition to the contested 3D02 seat, three newcomers to the commission — Gretchen Randolph, Joe Green and Holmes Whalen — are vying for the 3D03 seat currently occupied by Nan Wells, who decided not to seek another term. The other 3D races are not contested or have no candidate filed. Over the summer, Smith, who has served on the commission for a decade and lived in the neighborhood for 34 years, filed several challenges to Kravitz’s nominating petition for candidacy with the D.C. Board of Elections, which rejected the challenges. Last Monday evening, Kravitz emailed Smith to notify him that he appeared to have violated campaign rules by distributing campaign brochures without indicating “Paid for by Tom Smith.� Earlier that day, Kravitz filed an email complaint to the D.C. Office of Campaign Finance at the office’s suggestion upon his initial call, but Kravitz followed up shortly afterward indicating he didn’t want the office to pursue the matter. Smith didn’t respond to Kravitz’s email, but Smith said in an interview he knew about Kravitz’s formal complaint by Monday evening, and had already taken steps to correct his mistake by the time Kravitz had emailed him. The next day, Smith submitted a complaint of his own to the Campaign Finance Office, claiming that Kravitz had violated the rules in failing to name a treasurer on his campaign brochures. Smith told The Current he filed the complaint only to seek information. The Campaign Finance Office informed him that campaigns funded by a committee, like Kravitz’s, are required to list a treasurer on the brochure, while self-funded campaigns like his own don’t need that listing. Kravitz’s brochure doesn’t list a treasurer, but Smith decided not to pursue the issue further, indicating to the office that his complaint was resolved because he wanted to refocus on community issues in the campaign, Smith said. Kravitz told The Current in an interview that he’s been monitoring Smith’s campaign conduct

closely after finding out that Smith had issued several challenges to his most recent opponent, an American University student in 2010. When Kravitz noticed the “Paid For� discrepancy, he said, he decided to go to Smith directly rather than wasting the Campaign Finance Office’s time with a formal complaint. Smith’s decision to send a complaint of his own, Kravitz said, is typical of his concerns about Smith as a representative of the community. “His response fits his pattern in this race. It’s really troubling,� said Kravitz. “It’s this lack of civility that’s being trumpeted on the national stage. It’s no less disturbing on the local level.� Smith told The Current he’s frustrated by the recent tone of the campaign. “I didn’t drop [last Tuesday’s complaint] because there isn’t a potential violation, but to me it’s just silliness, and someone’s got to start being an adult in the room. It’s time to move on and talk about what is important to neighbors,� Smith said. “Whether we’re complying 100 percent on whether we’ve got our ‘paid fors’ done exactly right is probably irrelevant to this neighborhood. It doesn’t address the issues that are really at stake.� For his part, Kravitz also says he wants to focus on community issues. In particular, he wants to see ANC 3D end its recent tradition of not providing grant money for local nonprofit organizations. “I want to make sure the ANC works for the community, not for itself,� he said. Commissioners have said the money is needed for operations, as well as the need for legal advice and consultants on various matters. On the topic of development, Kravitz counters Smith’s claim that he’ll serve as a “rubber stamp for developers� if elected. Kravitz says he’s in favor of “smart, conscientious revitalization,� and acknowledges the reality that the neighborhood is on an expansion track. He pledges to stay on top of developers and to “actually treat them with respect and not try and salt the earth.� Smith points to his efforts to keep American University’s expansion projects in check as an example of his record as an advo-

cate for neighbors over the needs of well-funded developers. “These are real issues, and neighbors deserve to have an advocate who is looking out for their interests, not the developers’ interests, who’s prepared to ask the tough questions that I am known for asking, and to work to try to find compromise when compromise is possible, but also to ensure that the needs of the residents are addressed before the city agencies examine the issues,� Smith said. Several other advisory neighborhood commission races in the area also feature disagreements on development. In 3D03, Randolph told The Current that she supports “beneficial development,� while her opponents Green and Whalen have both criticized plans to redevelop the former Spring Valley Superfresh site. Meanwhile, in the Cleveland Park neighborhood commission, Bob Ward is running for the 3C03 seat against eight-term incumbent Nancy MacWood by advocating

for denser development near transit and arguing for “walkable urban vitality and historic preservation over 20th-century suburban perspective.� MacWood, on the other hand, stands by her record of protecting Cleveland Park from changes that weren’t welcomed by the community. But the 3D race has taken a more personal tone. Smith has clashed with some of his colleagues on procedural matters several times in recent years, particularly over a special meeting Smith organized earlier this year to discuss controversial plans for the Palisades Recreation Center. The ongoing campaign debates have also divided the current commission. William “Spence� Spencer, who’s departing from his 3D01 seat, endorsed Kravitz a few weeks ago. In an interview Tuesday, he said he believes Kravitz will represent the community’s interests more than Smith would going forward. “I feel like it’s time for some

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Spotlight on Schools Annunciation Catholic School

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Eaton Elementary School

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things had to happen. First, we had to water the trees with ooze tubes, inflatable circles around them that hold 25 gallons of water. We know from garden club that the biggest mistake gardeners make is forgetting to water plants. We also added Eaton wiggly worms that we have been taking care of for a long time. Eaton worms are helping our trees by loosening up the soil. Don’t worry, some worms are still in our verma compost bin for other planting experiences. Plant end! — Samara Al-Hinawi and Ida Steinberg, fourth-graders

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Holy Trinity School

On Oct. 25, the sixth-graders went on a trip to the the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, located by Dulles Airport. The Udvar-Hazy Center is the annex to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. At the museum there are a variety of interactive activities to do, like a simulation of going out into space, and you also can sit in a plane to see what it is like to be a pilot. There are also many different planes to see as well as the space shuttle Discovery. First, we met a retired teacher and pilot named Mr. Bob, and he taught us how hard it is to find a way to send a rocket off. Then we walked around the museum and saw many planes like Nazi planes from World War II, which were really cool to see. We also watched a 3-D movie about building a rocket ship that is planned to go to Mars. The movie also talked about what the astronauts are going to do on Mars. The museum is a great place to go for a field trip. The sixth grade went to the museum because our science teacher, Mrs. Micallef, is teaching us about the solar system and space. — Tate Buchwald, sixth-grader

Key Elementary School

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Monday’s 15th annual Chevy Chase Halloween Spooktacular — sponsored by Taylor Agostino Real Estate Group and other area businesses — offered a chance for children to collect candy and prizes from neighborhood merchants and enjoy other festivities on Halloween. Festival at the Key School. It happens every year at the same time. My favorite part again this year was the haunted house. The fifth grade works on the haunted house. New this year was the clown, Frankenstein, the laser maze and hall of ghosts. Mr. Stay-puff was there too — the marshmallow man from “Ghostbusters.� My friends and I went through it a lot of times. The clown was the creepiest. Each class, pre-K through fifth grade, has a booth. The water balloon/baseball stand was the most crowded for boys my age. Why? Because everyone was trying to get water balloons from it to throw at each other. I got one water balloon from way out and it did not pop so I got to keep it.

One of the great things was the food. You did not have to pay for it; you cross out stars from your ticket. I had the pizza; it was four stars and obviously it was delicious because it was from Domino’s. New this year also were the live bands! They were awesome. Some singers were only a little older than me. I liked it because I could run around without my parents but feel safe in a fun environment. The co-chairs of the Harvest Festival said it was a lot of work, and it showed. One of the best parts about it, they said, was the weather. However, when the Harvest Festival happens you know winter is near. — Robert Swift, third-grader

Lafayette Elementary School

The fifth grade undertook a serious mission, each student designing and planning a mission to explore outer space. The young engineers wrote essays about where they’re going or what they’re doing in outer space. They had to include how they’re going to get to their destinations and what fuel they’re going to use. Then, the fifth-graders got to do the more “fun� part of their project: designing a 3-D model. For weeks, fifth-graders had been saving up their recyclables to create a 3-D model of what their mission was going to look like. Milk cartons, cardboard boxes, you name it, the fifth-graders used any materials they could get their hands on. “I’m giving them a lot of freedom with this,� Mrs. Lindsley, a fifth-grade science See Dispatches/Page 19

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DISPATCHES From Page 18 teacher said when she handed out the project. “I can’t wait to see what they can come up with.� On Oct. 27 the fifth-graders had a chance to present their missions and their 3-D models to their family and teachers. “I wish I could do this project,� Sydney Han, a third-grader, said with envy. Every fifth-grader’s project was unique and their 3-D models were incredible. — Marcus Han, fifth grader

Maret School

Maret’s two fourth-grade classes are buddies with the kindergarten class. Last year as thirdgraders we were buddied up with the first grade. Each student is assigned a buddy that they have for the whole school year. We alternate Mondays with the other fourth-grade class when we go to the kindie cottage and meet with our buddies. Usually we read books to them but sometimes we do an activity or play a math game. The first time we met with our buddies we filled out a questionnaire and asked our buddies questions like, “What is your favorite food?� We also had to record three things we had in common with our buddy, so we had to ask them a lot of questions. We took

all our information and wrote a paragraph about our buddy. Just about everyone in the class began their paragraph, “My buddy’s name is ‌â€? We learned about different ways of beginning our paragraph then we rewrote them so they were interesting and there was a lot more variety. We also have upper school math buddies that work once a week in a lower school classroom. Our math buddy is an 11thgrader and he comes every Monday during our math time. He works with us individually. Sometimes he helps us get caught up if we were absent or he works with us if we need extra help. Other times he does math games or enrichment activities with us. — Ms. Richardson’s fourth-graders

Our Lady of Victory School

In our seventh-grade science class, we have been learning about kingdoms and how to break them down (phylum and genus). Two weeks ago in science class, we made our own pickles. Over that weekend, we were tasked to bring in cucumbers, an empty jar, and – if we wanted – dill, garlic, Old Bay and more. The whole point of this was to understand the relationships between the kingdoms and process of the bacteria (lactobacillus) and its effect on a cucumber (a plant). First we put in as many cucumbers as could fit in the jars,

and then we added whichever spices we wanted. Then our teacher, Mrs. H, put in salt water to cover the cucumbers. When the salt water was mixed with the cucumbers for some time, they started to bubble, and the bacteria converted the sugar and made acid. After that, we closed the lid, waited a few days, put it in the refrigerator, and waited another few days to take it out and taste them. Some of the flavors were good, and some were really bad! If you add too much garlic, it tastes sour; if you add too much Old Bay, the whole class will smell like Old Bay (this actually did happen). If you only add a few spices, it will end up just fine. This was a fun project, and we hope we do it again. — Hareg A. and Lauren W., seventh-graders

Wednesday, November 2, 2016 greet the person next to you. Sometimes it can be a fish greeting. That’s when you put your hands together and squiggle them like a fish and say “good morning� to whoever is sitting next to you. Sometimes we say hello in Spanish. After you greet everyone, you go to your square spots and start learning. When you are the Star of the Week the teachers make a special bulletin board that has

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pictures of you from the past. They also ask you a bunch of questions about what your favorite thing to do at school is, or what is your favorite color or food. You also get to say what you want to be when you grow up. The week I was the star of the week I said I wanted to be a teacher who works at Sheridan School. Being the Star of the Week is really special. — Jamie Nugent, kindergartner

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In kindergarten, every week we celebrate a Star of the Week. That means that one kid gets a special job that week. The Star of the Week gets to bring in their parents to school to introduce them to the class. They can bring their stuffed animals in to show the class, too. When you are the Star of the Week you do important stuff. You get to pick a greeting. That’s during morning meeting. The star picks out something to say to

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Wednesday NOVEMBER 2 Special event ■ The Oyster-Adams Bilingual School will host its 22nd annual Bilingual Book Fair, with proceeds benefiting primary and middle school library programs. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission. Oyster Campus, Oyster-Adams Bilingual School, 2801 Calvert St. NW. 202-671-6130. The sale will continue Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 Thursday NOVEMBER 3 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. ■ The DC Small Business Development Center will host a workshop on how to develop a business plan. 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. Concerts ■ In his inaugural concerts as the National Symphony Orchestra’s music director designate, conductor Gianandrea Noseda will lead Prokofiev’s complete ballet score inspired by Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” 7 p.m. $15 to $89. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance will repeat Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. ■ The Washington Jewish Music Festival will present “Yiddish diva” Eleanor

Reissa (shown), the “high priest of New Wave-AvantKlez jazz” Frank London and the Klezmer Brass Allstars performing Yiddish songs, from the obscure to the chestnuts. 7:30 p.m. $18. Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington DC, 1529 16th St. NW. 202-777-3241. ■ A double bill will feature the Brooklyn-based Americana/alt-country band Yarn and Corb Lund, a Canadian rootscountry singer-songwriter. 8 p.m. $12 to $15. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■ “Thursday Night Bluegrass” will present Jerry Tolk and the Old Soul String Band playing Americana. 8 to 11 p.m. No cover; $12 minimum. Mr. Henry’s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-546-8412. ■ Mink’s Miracle Medicine, a Charlottesville duo of songwriters and multiinstrumentalists Melissa Wright and Danny Zezeski, will perform twanginspired rock. 10 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■ Artist Arlene Shechet will discuss her Intersections exhibition “From Here On Now” with Phillips Collection deputy director for curatorial and academic affairs Klaus Ottmann. 4 p.m. $10 to $12. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/events. ■ Historian and author John Lukacs will discuss “The 1956 Hungarian Revo-

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Sunday, November 6, 2016 5:00 P.M. The Church of the Annunciation 3810 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20016 (one block west of Wisconsin Avenue) no admission charge - free-will offerings will be received For more information please call, 202-441-7678

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lution: Massacre and Memory.” 6 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 602, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. go.gwu.edu/hungrev. ■ Gilda Morina Syverson, author of “My Father’s Daughter,” will discuss her travel memoir about reconnecting with her family’s Italian roots. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations requested. East City Bookshop, 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. eastcitybookshop.com. ■ As part of a yearlong celebration of the 225th birthday of the nation’s capital, HumanitiesDC will sponsor a “Humanitini” happy hour focusing on “The High Cost of Home Rule,” about D.C.’s emergence in the 1990s from the depths of crippling epidemics of drugs and violence and whether the turnaround from financial insolvency came with a price. Panelists will include Pamela Perkins, Amanda Huron, Joyce Ladner and Derek Musgove. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets 5th & K, 1025 5th St. NW. wdchumanities.org/ humanitini. ■ “Choosing the Right to Die: A Mother’s Perspective” will feature Deborah Ziegler (shown), author of “Wild and Precious Life,” in conversation with Jennifer Ludden, national correspondent for NPR. 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. $20 to $30. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202633-3030. ■ Food writer and cooking teacher Sheri Castle, who hails from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, will discuss “Shuck Beans, Stack Cake, and Chocolate Gravy: Food Traditions of the Mountain South.” The event will include a book signing and a tasting. 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $35 to $50. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-6333030. ■ The 43rd Annual Conference on D.C. History will open with the Letitia Woods Brown Memorial Lecture — “Facing Slavery’s Legacy at Georgetown University,” presented by Adam Rothman, Georgetown University professor and a member of the school’s Working Group on Slavery, Memory and Reconciliation, about the university’s efforts to research its history and reach out to descendants of the Maryland Jesuit slave community. 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. dchistory.org/ programs/annual-conference. The conference will continue with panel discussions, book talks and a film screening Friday and Saturday at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 800 Mount Vernon Place NW; registration costs $15 to $25. ■ Maria Semple, a former TV producer and writer for “Arrested Development” and other shows, will discuss her novel “Today Will Be Different,” a funny tale about a young wife and mother struggling on the day her son fakes illness, her husband declares a vacation and an old friend writes a memoir revealing way

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Thursday, NOVEMBER 2 ■ Discussion: Underwater photojournalist and National Geographic Expeditions Council grantee Brian Skerry will discuss “The Hidden World of Sharks,” about his recent discoveries about one of the most elusive and threatened creatures on the planet. 7:30 p.m. $25. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202857-7700. too much. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919. ■ The Tenleytown Memoir & Essay Writing Club, an informal group of adult writing enthusiasts, will meet with facilitator Maura Policelli. 7 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. ■ Multi-instrumentalist, composer and author Andrew White will give a talk honoring the 90th birthday of the late jazz legend John Coltrane. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Montpelier Room, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202-707-5502. ■ Israeli peace activist Miko Peled will discuss his book “The General’s Son: Journey of an Israeli in Palestine,” about his transformation from a young man growing up in the heart of Israel’s elite and serving proudly in its military into a fearless advocate of nonviolent struggle and equal rights for all Palestinians and Israelis. 7 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. The Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Road NW. pottershousedc.org. ■ Sam Lehman-Wilzig, chair of the School of Communication at Bar-Ilan University, will discuss “Israeli Perspectives on the U.S. Elections,” about incongruities between American and Israeli opinions and the implications for the future of the U.S. alliance. 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Abramson Family Founders Room, School of International Service Building, American University, Nebraska and New Mexico avenues NW. american.edu/cas/ israelstudies. ■ Carly Simon will discuss her memoir “Boys in the Trees,” chronicling her storied childhood as the third daughter of Richard L. Simon, the co-founder of publishing giant Simon & Schuster, as well as her meteoric career in which she became the first artist in history to win a Grammy Award, an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. 7:30 p.m. $40 for a ticket and

Films ■ “Objects of Desire: The Films of Luis Buñuel” will feature the director’s 1961 film “Viridiana,” about a young nun about to take her final vows who pays a visit to her widowed uncle at the request of her mother superior. A Q&A will feature film expert Julian GutierrezAlbilla. 6:45 p.m. Free; reservations required. Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain, 2801 16th St. NW. bunueldc2016.org. ■ Film|Neu — a project of the Goethe-Institut Washington, the Austrian Cultural Forum and the Embassy of Switzerland — will screen “Me and Kaminski,” director Wolfgang Becker’s tragicomic road movie and art industry satire. A discussion, reception and party with wine, beer and German snacks will follow. 7 p.m. $27. Landmark’s E Street Cinema, 555 11th St. NW. filmneu.org. The festival will continue through Sunday. Performances and readings ■ Zip Zap Circus, a group that uses circus artistry to create a sense of family and community, will present a performance combining movement and daring apparatuses. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ “First Thursday Evening Poetry Reading” will feature local poets Sarah Browning and Marty Sanchez-Lowery reading from their original works, with an open mic afterward. 7 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■ George Washington University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present the Broadway musical “Pippin,” featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. 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. ■ Georgetown University will present “Wind Me Up, Maria!: A Go-Go Musical,” created and directed by Natsu Onoda Power with Charles “Shorty Corleone” Garris. 8 p.m. $7 to $18. Gonda Theatre, Davis Performing Arts Center, 37th and O streets NW. performingarts. georgetown.edu. Performances will continue through Nov. 12. Special events ■ The National Portrait Gallery’s exhibition “The Outwin 2016” will serve as inspiration for creative writing in an informal session called “Strike a Pose: Cultural Identity.” 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. The event will also be offered Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ■ This month’s “Phillips After 5” installment — “Freedom to Vote,” marking one of the scenes captured in Jacob Lawrence’s “Migration Series” — will feature short staged readings of plays written by local playwrights that were inspired by the series, as well as a chance for attendees to vote for their See Events/Page 21

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Events Entertainment Continued From Page 20 favorite panel. 5 to 8:30 p.m. $10 to $12; reservations suggested. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/events. ■ Guy Mason Recreation Center will host a new weekly pingpong club (ages 21 and older). 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7736. ■ The Smithsonian Associates will present “The Postal Museum Salutes New York City,” featuring a talk by assistant curator of philately Calvin Mitchell on the exhibition “New York City: A Portrait Through Stamp Art,” along with light refreshments evocative of New York and a hands-on activity. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $25 to $45. National Postal Museum, 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE. 202-633-3030. ■ The George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum will present the 2016 George Hewitt Myers Award Dinner, honoring artist, curator, historian and teacher Yoshiko Iwamoto Wada for her artistic and scholarly contributions to the textile field. 7 to 10 p.m. $250. The Fairmont Washington, D.C., 2401 M St. NW. 202-994-5242. Sporting event ■ The Washington Capitals will play the Winnipeg Jets. 7 p.m. $39 to $501. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-7453000. Friday,NOVEMBER Nov. 4 Friday 4 Classes and workshops ■ The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation’s “Funky Fitness First Fridays” series will feature instructor-led fitness activities, children’s programs, cooking demonstrations and giveaways. 5 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Jelleff Recreation Center, 3265 S St. NW. dpr.dc.gov. ■ Artist Will Fleishell will present a drop-in figure drawing class. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. $15. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St. SE. 202-547-6839. ■ Susannah Compton, founder of the Florescent line of botanical perfumes, will host a “Make and Take Workshop,” with participants able to take home botanical perfume oil and mood mist they will blend using organic and wildcrafted ingredients. 7 p.m. $50. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-5475688. ■ Capitol Hill Arts Workshop will host “Mind, Magic, and Merlot,” a monthly workshop presented by mentalist Alain Nu — part performance and part instruction in the mystic arts, with complimentary Merlot wine available until supplies run out. 7:30 to 9 p.m. $35 to $45. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St. SE. 202-547-6839. Concerts ■ The Friday Morning Music Club will present a concert featuring works by Mendelssohn, Albéniz and Israeli composer Jan Freidlin. Noon. Free. Calvary Baptist Church, 755 8th St. NW. 202333-2075. ■ Organist Carson Cooman of Cambridge, Mass., will perform works by Carlotta Ferrari, Andreas Willscher and Thomas Aberg. 12:15 p.m. Free. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-797-0103.

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In the Monroe and MacFeely galleries will be exhibits of colored-pencil drawings by Julie Byrne, watercolors by JoAnne Ramsey and mixed-media pieces by Carol Reed. In the Spilsbury Gallery, an exhibit by club members will focus on photography as part of FotoWeek DC. On EXHIBIT Located at 2017 I St. NW, the Arts Club is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday threads of life that connect humanity. “The Art of Manipulation” presents from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 202-331-7282. ■ “Bingata! Only in Okinawa,” featurworks by gallery photographers, who ing traditional resist-dyed fabrics (binjoin painters and sculptors in manipugata) and contemporary works by Okilating images of the world they photonawan artists and designers, will open graph. “Suitcase Paintings” features small Saturday at the George Washington University Museum and the Texworks by Kate McConnell from her tile Museum and continue through recent travels. Jan. 30. Docent-led tours of the exhibit Located at 901 New York Ave. NW, the gallery is open Wednesday through are given every weekend at 1:30 p.m. Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sat- Located at 701 21st St. NW, the urday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. museums are open Monday and Wednesday through Friday from 11:30 202-347-2787. a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturday from 10 ■ “Great Moments in Art II,” featuring a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 whimsical works by Stephen Hansen, p.m. A donation of $8 is suggested. will open Friday with a reception from 202-994-5200. 5 to 9 p.m. at ■ “Landslide Zenith Gallery. 2016: The LandA second recepscape Architection will take ture Legacy of place Saturday Lawrence Halfrom 2 to 6 p.m., prin,” a traveling and the show will photographic continue through exhibit that celeDec. 10. brates the 100th Located at anniversary of 1429 Iris St. NW, the birth of the the gallery is architect who open Wednesday designed the through Saturday JoAnne Ramsey’s “Rosso da Tavola” will be on exhibit at the Franklin Delano from noon to 6 Roosevelt Memop.m. 202-783Arts Club of Washington. rial on the 2963. ■ The Arts Club of Washington will National Mall, will open Saturday at the National Building Museum and open four exhibits Friday with a recepcontinue through Feb. 12. tion from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and con Located at 401 F St. NW, the tinue them through Nov. 26. Touchstone Gallery will open three shows Friday with a reception from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and continue them through Nov. 27. “Situations” includes narrative collages by Jill Brantley inspired by the

■ “Luce Unplugged” will feature local acts Sneaks and Hand Grenade Job, as well as tastings from Bold Rock Hard Cider and a cash bar with libations and small snacks. 6 to 8 p.m. Free admission. Luce Foundation Center, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■ Guy Mason Recreation Center will host a concert of Levine Music students performing cello music by Bach, Vivaldi, Kummer, Dotzauer, Tchaikovsky, Thomas-Mifune, Volchkov and Rameau. 7 p.m. Free. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-7277703. ■ The Washington Bach Consort’s chamber concert series will present “Eine Kleine Bachmusik,” featuring Bach’s sonatas for violin, viola da gamba and flute performed by Colin St. Martin on flute, Tatiana Chulochnikova on violin, John Moran on viola da gamba and Todd Fickley on harpsichord. The event includes a free post-concert beer tasting with Right Proper Brewing Co. 7 p.m. $10 to $35. First Congregational United Church of Christ, 945 G St. NW. bachconsort.org. ■ The KC Jazz Club will feature singer Sheila Jordan, a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master. 7 and 9 p.m. $26 to $39. Terrace Gallery, Kennedy

Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Teatro Lirico will present two beloved zarzuelas (Spanish light operas): “Agua, Azucarillos y Aguardiente (Water, Sweets and Spirits),” a belle epoque piece with waltzes and mazurkas; and “La Tempranica (The Yearning Soul),” with a score rivaling Bizet’s “Carmen.” The performance will feature soloists, orchestra, chorus and the Ballet Furia Flamenca. 7:30 p.m. $20 to $80. Scottish Rite Temple, 2800 16th St. NW. teatroliricodc.com. The performance will repeat Sunday at 5 p.m. ■ Hamell on Trial, a one-man punk band and the musical alias of New York’s Ed Hamell, will perform music informed by politics, passion, energy and intelligence. 8 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■ Folk-rock singer-songwriter Amy Helm and the Handsome Strangers — featuring the daughter of The Band’s drummer Levon Helm — will perform, along with an album release show for Baltimore’s Cris Jacobs Band. 8:30 p.m. $20 to $25. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■ A colloquium on “Monumental Painting in Byzantium and Beyond: New

museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission costs $10 for adults and $7 for students, seniors and ages from 3 to 17; it is free for ages 2 and younger. 202272-2448. ■ “Seen vs. Shown: Perspectives on Human Identity,” highlighting works by young Korean artists Jaeuk Kim, Ho Sung Kim and Daphne Ji Yeon Jang about identity in a digital world, will open Saturday with a reception and artist talk at 6 p.m. at the Korean Culture Center Washington, D.C. The show will continue through Nov. 30. Located at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, 2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW, the center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. koreaculturedc.org. ■ Mid City Artists will host Fall Open Studios Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at sites stretching from Dupont Circle and Logan Circle north to U Street NW. The event will feature free guided and self-guided tours, as well as a chance to see artists’ most recent works at the site of their origin. For details and a map of the studios, visit midcityartists.com. ■ “Light From the Other Side: Shadowgraphs by Tim Otto Roth,” presenting photograms by the German conceptual artist, will open Nov. 9 with a reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Goethe-Institut Washington. Made by shining light directly onto light-sensitive surfaces, the pictures will remain on view through Jan. 13. An RSVP is requested for the reception. Located at 1990 K St. NW, Suite 3, the institute is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Perspectives” will feature scholars in the field. 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. $10 to $20; reservations required. Oak Room, Fellowship House, Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, 1700

Jill Brantley’s “Like No One’s Watching” is part of a new exhibit at Touchstone Gallery. 202-289-1200, ext. 165. ■ The Jerusalem Fund Gallery AlQuds recently opened an exhibit of allegorical still-life paintings by Athir Shayota and will continue it through Nov. 11. Located at 2425 Virginia Ave. NW, the gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 202-3381958. ■ Iona Senior Services recently opened a retrospective of photographs, paintings, collages, books and other works by James Landry and will continue it through Jan. 24. Located at 4125 Albemarle St. NW, the gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 202-8959407. ■ “From the Regenia Perry Collection: The Backyard of Derek Webster’s Imagination,” featuring nine sculptures created from found materials by Honduras-born Chicago folk artist Webster (1934-2009), opened recently at the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum and will continue through April 23. Located at 1901 Fort Place SE, the museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 202-633-1000. Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-339-6940. ■ François Decoster, mayor of SaintOmer in France and a member of the European Committee of the Regions, will See Events/Page 22

The Current’s Pet of the Week From the Human Rescue Alliance Champ is a handsome 5-year-old dog looking for his forever home. An American bulldog mix, he came to the Humane Rescue Alliance because his previous owner moved and could no longer take care of him. Because he’s an adult and a little laid back, Champ would enjoy finding a home that is more low-key. He loves going on walks and exploring and is playful, but he also loves a couch and a warm lap to rest his head on. Stop by and meet Champ at the Oglethorpe Street Adoption Center!

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Continued From Page 21 discuss “Does Europe Have a Future?� 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free; reservations required. Mortara Center, Georgetown University, 3600 N St. NW. guevents. georgetown.edu. ■Mauritian writer Shenaz Patel will read selections from her work and participate in a moderated discussion with Eve Ferguson, Africa area specialist in the African and Middle Eastern Division of the Library of Congress. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Free. African/Middle Eastern Reading Room, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-6385. ■A panel discussion on “The Road to the Pacific War in Recent Historiography� will feature four prominent Japanese historians who contributed to the recent published book “Fifteen Lectures on Showa Japan.� 1 to 4 p.m. Free; reservations required. State Room, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. go.gwu.edu/showa. ■Candy Bartoldus will present a series on Gregorian chant, beginning with an introductory talk and culminating in a sung requiem Mass after several rehearsals. 1:15 to 3 p.m. Free. McNeir Hall, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. 202-669-9965. The rehearsals will be held Nov. 11 and 18 from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m.; the performance will take place Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. ■The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at American University will present a talk on “America’s Political Dynasties From Adams to Clinton� by Stephen Hess, a leading authority on media and government in the United States and a senior fellow emeritus in governance studies at The Brookings Institution. 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. ■“Degas’ Eyesight� will be the subject of a gallery talk, led by senior lecturer David Gariff. 1 p.m. Free. West Building Rotunda, National Gallery of Art, Constitution Avenue between 3rd and 9th streets NW. 202-737-4215 ■Deborah Ziegler, mother of a

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spaces — and explore how concepts of race and difference impact how citizens are allowed, prohibited, discouraged or encouraged to share space. 9:15 a.m. $5 to $10; reservations required. Carnegie Library, 801 K St. NW. dchistory.org/ programs/annual-conference. ■The American University Museum will present a docent-led tour of one of its fall exhibitions. 11:30 a.m. Free. American University Museum, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-1300. Saturday,NOVEMBER Nov. 5 Saturday 5

Saturday, NOVEMBER 5 â– Concert: The closing night of the Washington Jewish Music Festival will present “Odessa/Havana,â€? a celebration of the Jewish-Cuban connection featuring Jewish trumpeter, composer and cultural inventor David Buchbinder (shown) and Grammy-nominated Cuban pianist Hilario Duran, plus a crew of top jazz and world musicians. 8 p.m. $28. Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington DC, 1529 16th St. NW. 202-777-3241. dancers and musicians to the U.S., will feature a performance of “Salvador,â€? an autobiographical piece choreographed and danced by Edwin Aparicio about his journey from war-torn El Salvador and his personal salvation through flamenco, with dancers from the Aparicio Flamenco Dance Company. 8 p.m. $25 to $40. GALA Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW. 202234-7174. The performance will repeat Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. â– Laugh Index Theatre will present an evening of laughter, love and lewdness with “Sketch Comedy.â€? 10 p.m. $12 to $15. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-462-7833. The performance will repeat Saturday at 10 p.m. â– Beny Blaq will host the “Live! From Busboys Talent Showcase.â€? 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. $5. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202387-7638. Special events â– As part of the monthly First Friday Dupont art event, the Heurich House Museum will open its first floor. 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Heurich House Museum, 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202429-1894. â– Alliance Française de Washington will host a RĂŠmy Martin cognac tasting event led by sommelier D’Nai Walker. 7 p.m. $30 to $40; reservations required. Alliance Française de Washington, 2142 Wyoming Ave. NW. francedc.org. Sporting event â– The Washington Wizards will play the Atlanta Hawks. 7 p.m. $25 to $619. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-7453000. Tours and walks â– In conjunction with the 43rd Annual Conference on D.C. History, a walking tour on “Race, Space, and the Power of Place on Mt. Vernon Squareâ€? will examine the exterior of the Carnegie Library — one of the District’s first desegregated

Book signing ■Allan Topol — author of 10 novels of international intrigue, including “Spy Dance� — will sign copies of his book “The Italian Divide,� a tale about an Italian race car driver and former CIA director who investigates the murder of a prominent Italian banker. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW. 202-393-7798. Children’s programs ■“Saturday Morning at the National� will feature author and poet Jon Sands presenting “Slam Poetry for Kids.� 9:30 and 11 a.m. Free; reservations suggested. Helen Hayes Gallery, National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. thenationaldc.org/events. ■“Rocking Romeo and Juliet� will help children delve into Shakespeare’s most famous love story. 10 to 11 a.m. for ages 5 to 7; 11 a.m. to noon for ages 8 to 14. Free; registration required. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-675-0395. ■The Kreeger Museum’s “First Studio: Story + Workshop� will feature a gallery tour of paintings, sculpture and architecture, as well as a story and a hands-on art-making experience (for ages 3 to 5). 10 to 11 a.m. $10 per child; registration required. Kreeger Museum, 2401 Foxhall Road NW. 202337-3050. ■As part of the Kids Euro Festival, the Mount Pleasant Library will present “Celebrate Finland: Wow Hoop! Baby Circus for Families With Infants,� a workshop session in which participants will learn scarf tricks and partner acrobatics (for ages 1 and younger). 11 a.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3121. ■Swedish artist and 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. www.swedenabroad.com/washington. ■A park ranger will lead a planetarium program about American Indian star stories and constellations in honor of Native American Heritage Month (for ages 5 and older). 1 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. ■Children will hear a story about Pocahontas and then create a special piece of art. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. The program will repeat Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. ■The Kennedy Center will present “Where Words Once Were,� a world-premiere commission from playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer — set in a city where See Events/Page 23

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a.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3122. ■ Volunteer teachers from the Washington English Center will hold a weekly conversational practice circle for adults who already have some English speaking ability. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free. TenleyFriendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. ■ Up Top Acres will host a rooftop yoga class, featuring a bottomless brunch provided by DGS Delicatessen that will use produce grown on the rooftop farm. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $30; reservations required. The Farm at 55 M Street, 55 M St. SE. tinyurl.com/hrc8atk. ■ Yoga Activist will present a class. 11 a.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. ■ Colors of Happiness Coaching and Healing facilitator Florencia Fuensalida will present “Living in Harmony: A Revitalizing Guided Meditation to Find Daily Joy and Balance.” 11:30 a.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3122. ■ Bahman Aryana of Rendezvous Tango will present “Library Tango Practica.” 2:30 p.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202727-0321. ■ As part of the Smithsonian’s “Performing Indonesia: Islamic Intersections” series, “Martial Arts from Sumatra: Pencak Silat” will feature a chance to practice the unique movements of this indigenous Sumatran form of martial arts under the guidance of Wona Sumantri of

Saturday, NOVEMBER 5 ■ Concert: Lawler + Fadoul, a flute and percussion duo, will present “Clickable: The Art of Persuasion,” featuring new music by composers Ralph Farris, Jason Nett, Adam Silverman and Katherine Hoover, as well as new poetry by Liza Jessie Peterson. 7 p.m. $30. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993.

the Silat Martial Arts Academy. 3:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Atrium, Corcoran School of the Arts and Design, George Washington University, 500 17th St. NW. asia.si.edu. Concerts ■ D.C. musician Herb Scott will per-

form a blend of soul and funk on alto saxophone. 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Free. East Building Mezzanine, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. Scott will also perform Sunday at 1:30 and 3 p.m. ■ A “Harvest of Harmony Concert” will feature a cappella performances by the Singing Capital Chorus; Pratt Street Power, the 2016 Barbershop Harmony Society International Youth Quartet champions; and Unchained, a woman’s quartet from the D.C. Sweet Adelines. 3 and 7:30 p.m. $20 to $25, with student discounts available. Greenberg Theatre, American University, 4200 Wisconsin Ave. NW. singingcapitalchorus.org. ■ KC Jazz Club will present the Pedrito Martinez Group, a Grammy-nominated ensemble led by a master of AfroCuban folkloric music and the batá drum. 7 and 9 p.m. $36 to $39. Terrace Gallery, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ The American Youth Chorus, Chamber Ensemble and NorthEast Senior Singers will present “Fall Festival: The Music of Our Lives.” 7:30 p.m. $11 to $17. Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 212 East Capitol St. NE. congressionalchorus.org. ■ Georgetown University’s GraceNotes will host the first night of the “DC A Cappella Festival 2016.” 7:30 p.m. $8 to $10. Gaston Hall, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. performingarts.georgetown.edu. The festival will continue Nov. 12. ■ “Election Edition: AU Chamber Singers” will explore the tradition of protest and political songs in the U.S. dating from the American Revolutionary War to present day. 8 p.m. $5 to $10.

Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-3634. The performance will repeat Sunday at 3 p.m. ■ Charlottesville, Va., singer-songwriter Gina Sobel, who grew up with jazz, will perform with her trademark “bombastic” flute playing, powerful voice and textured writing. 8 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■ Washington Performing Arts will present a concert by the Chucho ValdésJoe Lovano Quintet, led by the five-time Grammy winner and AfroCuban piano legend Valdés and saxophonist Lovano. 8 p.m. $55. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-987-6487. ■ The New Zealand String Quartet, joined by Maria Lambros on viola, will perform works by Brahms, Haydn and New Zealand composer and ethnomusicologist Jack Body, whose “Three Transcriptions” was inspired by his field recordings of a Chinese jaw harp, a Madagascan zither tune and music of a Bulgarian village band. 8 p.m. $30 to $35. Dumbarton United Methodist Church, 3133 Dumbarton St. NW. 202-965-2000. ■ Carmina and Illuminare will presSee Events/Page 24

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Continued From Page 23 ent “Behind Closed Doors: Music From Italian Convents,â€? featuring Doug Poplin on violoncello and Thomas MacCracken on organ. 8 p.m. $10 to $20 donation suggested. St. Mary Mother of God Catholic Church, 727 5th St. NW. carmina.org. â– The Washington Conservatory of Music will present flutist Conor Nelson (shown) and pianist Ryo Yanagitani performing diverse works by composers including Kalevi Aho, Francis Poulenc, CĂŠcile Chaminade, Dai Fujikura and CĂŠsar Franck. 8 p.m. Free; donations welcome. Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ, 1 Westmoreland Circle. 301-320-2770. ■“Ladies of Jazzâ€? will present Coniece Washington in concert. 8 to 11 p.m. No cover; $15 minimum. Mr. Henry’s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-546-8412. â– A triple bill will feature Asheville, N.C., bluegrass band Town Mountain; Burt the Dirt, a traditional country and Americana group from Montgomery County, Md.; and the Herd of Main Street, from Baltimore, playing Americana, classic country and classic rock. 8:30 p.m. $12 to $14. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. â– Western Massachusetts singersongwriter Alex Tuohey will play acoustic pop, folk and hip-hop. 10:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures â– The George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum will present its fall symposium, “Only in Okinawa: Textiles and Traditions of the Ryukyu Kingdom,â€? featuring five distinguished scholars providing a broader context for Okinawa’s celebrated textile art. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $40 to $50; reservations

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$30; reservations required. Washington School of Ballet’s Joseph Coleman Studios, Cathedral Commons, 3308 Wisconsin Ave. NW. teatrodedanza.org/ schedule.html. The performance will repeat on Sunday at 7 p.m. ■The Capital City Showcase variety show will present comedian Rob Maher, who will make his Comedy Central debut on Sunday on “Hart of the City�; the modern-rock band Yellow Tie Guy; comedians Eva Brandon and Kyle Cromer; and musician Louisa Hall. 8 p.m. $10. The Bayou, 2519 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-431-4704.

Saturday, NOVEMBER 5 ■Discussion: Stephanie Meeks, president and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, will discuss her book “The Past and Future City: How Historic Preservation Is Reviving America’s Communities,� which surveys the innovative ways resurgent areas from Buffalo to Cleveland to New Orleans are finding to keep their historic roots integral to thriving economies. 3:30 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Austrian film directed by Sabine Hiebler and Gerhard Ertl about a young woman who roams the streets of Vienna as a punk in her dead brother’s Converse shoes, in search of strong experiences. A reception with Austrian treats will precede the film. 8:45 p.m. $9 to $12. Landmark’s E Street Cinema, 555 11th St. NW. filmneu.org. Performances ■The National Portrait Gallery’s performance art series will feature Sheldon Scott, whose piece explores techniques that enslaved Africans used to produce rice in the coastal region of South Carolina and examines the advent of rice as a cash crop and the commodification of the black body. 5:30 p.m. Free. Great Hall, National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■DJ Premier will present a special tribute set to the late MC Guru — an American rapper, producer and actor best known as a member of the hip-hop duo Gang Starr — as part of Words Beats & Life’s teach-in event “Remixing the Art of Social Change: A Hip-Hop Approach.� 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■Metro Tap Roots will celebrate the area’s rich history of tap dance with a performance of “Branches From the Same Tree,� a collaboration among Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards, Jason Samuels Smith and Baakari Wilder, who will share their stories and unique approaches to the powerful art form. 8 p.m. $15 to $30. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600. The performance will repeat Sunday at 4 p.m. ■DC Contemporary Dance Theatre/ El Teatro de Danza Contemporanea will present “Homenaje a Gloria Contreras,� a commemorative performances in honor of the late Gloria Contreras, founder and artistic director of La Taller Coreografico de Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico. The performance will feature Fidel Garcia, former soloist with Dance Theatre of Harlem, and a preview of the dance company’s upcoming premiere of “Songs Without Words.� 8 p.m.

Special events ■The Greater Washington Heart Walk — a fundraiser for the American Heart Association — will feature 1- and 3-mile walks as well as giveaways, a health expo, a dog costume contest, health screenings and family activities. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free. National Mall between 4th and 7th streets. greaterwashingtonheartwalk.org. ■The 10th annual “Parade of Trabants� will feature an array of the vintage cars now regarded as a symbol of East Germany and the fall of communism. The event will feature a “Trabant stuffing contest,� music by the Alte Kameraden German Band, and experts on hand to discuss Trabants, the Cold War and communism. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW. 202-393-7798. ■The Embassy of the Czech Republic will host a “Czech Christmas Market,� with hand-blown glass ornaments, jewelry, Christmas cookies and mulled wine. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Embassy of the Czech Republic, 3900 Spring of Freedom St. NW. 202-2749100. ■In conjunction with the 43rd Annual Conference on D.C. History, Washington Free Press founders Art Grosman and Frank Speltz will join Pete Novick (aka Fooman Zybar), Judy Strother Taylor, Tony Gittens, Dick Ochs, Margie Stamberg and many others for the “Washington Free Press 50th Anniversary Reunion: The Birth of DC’s CounterCulture.� 3:15 p.m. Free. Room 142, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW. 202-7447492. ■“Waking the Ancestors: Recovering the Lost Sacred Sounds of Colonial America,� the first in a series of programs on religious musical traditions, will feature theater and music to show how the Mayflower’s arrival brought the intersection of hymns and psalms from Holland and the Church of England with the sacred singing of New England’s indigenous people. Members of the Wampanoag nation will be among the performers. 6 to 7 p.m. Free; tickets required. Warner Bros. Theater, National Museum of American History, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. brownpapertickets.com/event/2638934. The performance will repeat Sunday at 2 p.m. ■The National Capital Astronomers will present “Exploring the Sky,� featuring a night of stargazing through the lens of a telescope. 7 p.m. Free. Military Field near the Picnic Grove 13 parking lot, Glover Road near Military Road NW. 202-895-6070. Sporting event ■The Washington Capitals will play See Events/Page 25

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Continued From Page 24 the Florida Panthers. 7 p.m. $39 to $557. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000. Walks and tours ■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. ■Washington Walks’ “Get Local!� series will present a tour of the Southwest waterfront and Fort Lesley J. McNair. 11 a.m. $15 to $20. Meet outside the Waterfront Metro station. washingtonwalks.com. Sunday,NOVEMBER Nov. 6 Sunday 6 Children’s program ■A park ranger will lead a planetarium program about the season’s brightest stars, planets and constellations (for ages 5 and older). 1 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. Class ■The Vajrayogini Buddhist Center will host a class on “Advice for Life.� 10 and 11:30 a.m. Free; $5 to $12 donation suggested. Vajrayogini Buddhist Center, 1787 Columbia Road NW. 202986-2257. Concerts ■To honor the 162nd anniversary of John Philip Sousa’s birth, musicians of “The President’s Own� U.S. Marine Band — which the famous composer led as its 17th director — will pay tribute to Sousa at his grave, playing his marches “The Stars and Stripes Forever� and “Semper Fidelis,� among other works. 11 a.m. Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St. SE. 202-433-4011. ■The National Gallery of Art will present a varied slate of musicians performing Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Goldberg Variations� at four concerts in two locations, starting with harpsichordist Ignacio Prego, at noon, in the West Building Lecture Hall; and continuing with the Aspen String Trio, at 1:30 p.m., in the West Garden Court; the Atlantic Reed Consort, at 3 p.m., in the West Building Lecture Hall; and jazz pianist Dan Tepfer (shown), at 4:30 p.m., in the West Garden Court. Free. National Gallery of Art, 6th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-7374215. ■The Washington National Opera Domingo-Cafritz Young Artists will present “Behind the Mask,� a look at how lovers, spies and spouses all hide behind masks to evade detection — or seek out the truth. 2 to 3 p.m. Free. Rubenstein Grand Salon, Renwick Gallery, 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-633-1000. ■The City Choir of Washington will present a chamber orchestration of Brahms’ “A German Requiem,� as well as Robert Shafer’s “Ubi Caritas,� which was composed as a 60th birthday gift for the late J. Reilly Lewis. 4:30 p.m. $15 to $50. National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW.

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Events Entertainment thecitychoirofwashington.org. â– Violinist Henrik Naimark Meyers (shown) and pianist Francis Conlon will present a recital of works by Mozart, Stenhammar, Bloch, YsaĂże and Franck. 5 p.m. Free; offerings received. Church of the Annunciation, 3810 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-441-7678. â– Leon Crouch from BirminghamSouthern College in Birmingham, Ala., will present an organ recital featuring works by Buxtehude, Franck, Tchaikovsky, Diemer and Eben. 5:15 p.m. $10 donation suggested. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org. â– Singer, songwriter and guitarist Griffin House will perform. $15.25 to $22.25. The Hamilton, 600 14th St. NW. 202-787-1000. Discussions and lectures ■“Looking Past Election Dayâ€? will be the subject of a discussion led by the Rev. J. Philip Wogaman, who will illuminate how faith, values and the common good are involved in the political realm. 10:15 a.m. Free. St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, 4201 Albemarle St. NW. 202-363-4119. â– Michael Doran — a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute who also served during the George W. Bush administration as a White House Middle East adviser and deputy assistant secretary of defense — will discuss his book “Ike’s Gamble: America’s Rise to Dominance in the Middle East,â€? which examines how Egypt’s 1956 attempt to gain control of the Suez Canal ultimately led President Dwight Eisenhower to turn to Israel as an ally and reassess U.S. foreign policy in Egypt. 1 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. â– Patricia Fortini Brown, professor emeritus of art and archaeology at Princeton University, will discuss “The Aesthetics of Water: Wellheads, Cisterns and Fountains in the Venetian Dominion.â€? 2 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-7374215. â– Anne Collins Goodyear, co-director of the Bowdoin College Art Museum and former curator of prints and drawings at the National Portrait Gallery, will discuss her book “This Is a Portrait if I Say So: Identity in American Art, 1912 to Today.â€? 3 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. â– David Barron, a judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and former professor at Harvard Law School, will discuss his book “Waging War: The Clash Between Presidents and Congress, 1776 to ISIS,â€? which examines how commanders-in-chief have used various maneuvers around Congresses resistant to go to war, and outlines ways future presidents could prosecute the war against terrorism. 3:30 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave.

NW. 202-364-1919. ■Peter P. Marra, co-editor of “Birds of Two Worlds� and director of the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, will discuss his book “Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer,� about the enormous toll that free-ranging cats are taking on bird populations. 6 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Films ■Film|Neu will screen “Heidi,� Berlin director Alan Gsporner’s feel-good children’s feature about a young girl who is uprooted from her beautiful mountain home and sent to Frankfurt, Germany, where she befriends a girl confined to a wheelchair. A reception featuring Swiss treats will follow the screening. 2:30 p.m. $9 to $12. Landmark’s E Street Cinema, 555 11th St. NW. filmneu.org. ■Film|Neu will screen “Wonderland,� a supernatural thriller directed by multiple first-time Swiss directors and filmmakers about a hurricane of catastrophic proportions brewing over Switzerland. A reception featuring Swiss treats will precede the screening. 4:45 p.m. $9 to $12. Landmark’s E Street Cinema, 555 11th St. NW. filmneu.org. ■Film|Neu will screen “B-Movie: Lust & Sound in West Berlin, 19791989,� a collage of mostly unreleased film and TV footage from the frenzied and creative decade marked by an explosion of music, art and chaos before the fall of the Berlin Wall, co-directed by Jorg A. Hoppe, Klaus Maeck and Heiko Lange. A discussion with a special guest will follow the screening. 7:30 p.m. $9 to $12. Landmark’s E Street Cinema, 555 11th St. NW. filmneu.org. Performances and readings ■“Comedy at the Kennedy Center� will feature comedian and author Harrison Greenbaum, named as one of Comedy Central’s “Comics to Watch.� (Performance will contain strong language and mature content.) 6 p.m. Free; tickets distributed in the States Gallery at 5 p.m. Terrace Gallery, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■Kalanidhi Dance will present “Kalanidhi@25,� an exuberant retrospective celebrating the company’s signature blend of tradition and innovation, with time-tested favorites and new choreography. 6 p.m. $20 to $65. Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, 730 21st St. NW. 202-994-6800. ■As part of “Israel Arts DC: A Celebration of Contemporary Israel Through Words and Movement,� the team behind the popular podcast “Israel Story� will present “That’s What She Said,� featuring stories about remarkable Israeli women such as the friendship between Moshe Dayan’s 99-year-old widow and Yasser Arafat’s mother-in-law; a Bedouin woman’s “silent revolution�; and a Jewish transgender woman’s journey to selfdiscovery. 7 to 9 p.m. $15 to $25. Kay Community Hall, Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington DC, 1529 16th St. NW. 202-777-3228. ■Petworth Citizen will host a comedy showcase. 8 to 10 p.m. Free. Reading Room, Petworth Citizen, 829 Upshur St. NW. petworthcitizen.com. ■Regie Cabico and Danielle Evennou will host “Sparkle,� an open mic event for LGBT-dedicated poets. 8 to 10

Sunday, NOVEMBER 6 â– Concert: Pianist LukĂĄs VondrĂĄcek (shown) will make his Phillips Collection debut with selections by Mozart, Liszt, Smetana and Brahms. 4 p.m. $20 to $40; reservations suggested. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/events. p.m. $5. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202387-7638. Special events â– The St. Columba’s Episcopal Church choir and orchestra will perform FaurÊ’s “Requiemâ€? at a special service on All Saints Sunday. 11:15 a.m. Free. St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, 4201 Albemarle St. NW. 202-363-4119. â– Words Beats & Life, the Kennedy Center and Cloak & Dagger will present “Top Notch 2016,â€? a breakdance battle competition and party to conclude the annual teach-in. Invitees include Raw Dominicans (Dominican Republic), The Elusives (Maryland/Chicago), Beast Coast (New York City/Philadelphia), Arrive to Defy (Virginia) and House of Evolution (Florida). Noon to 7 p.m. Free. Grand Foyer, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. â– The Abner Cloud House, a threeroom furnished house built in 1801 by an Italian stonemason and operated as a museum along the C&O Canal by the

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Continued From Page 25 tour will explore the unique characteristics, purposes and building methods of the Gothic style, as well as why it was chosen for the Washington National Cathedral. 1:30 p.m. $18 to $22; reservations suggested. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org. Monday,NOVEMBER Nov. 7 Monday 7 Children’s programs ■A children’s performer 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. Classes and workshops ■The weekly “Viniyoga Mondays� program will feature a gentle yoga class. 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship 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.

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Events Entertainment â– The Science of Spirituality Meditation Center will begin a four-week class on Jyoti meditation, a discipline focusing on the experience of inner light. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, 2950 Arizona Ave. NW. dcinfo@sos.org. Concert â– The National Symphony Orchestra Youth Fellows will present a recital of solo performances featuring works by Saint-SaĂŤns, Shostakovich and Zimbalist, among others. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. Discussions and lectures â– Tony Lee, president of the Big Apple Chapter of the American Political Items Collectors group, will discuss “Race and Ethnicity on the Campaign Trail,â€? about items used by presidential candidates that feature ethnicity and race to both promote their candidacies and denigrate their opponents. Noon. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-5200. â– Amitai Etzioni, director of the Institute for Communitarian Policy Studies

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and professor of international affairs at George Washington University, will discuss his book “Foreign Policy: Thinking Outside the Box.� 12:30 to 2 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 602, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. go.gwu.edu/outsidethebox. ■National Gallery of Art lecturer David Gariff will present a gallery talk on “Degas’s Eyesight.� 1 p.m. West Building Rotunda, National Gallery of Art, Constitution Avenue between 3rd and 9th streets NW. 202-737-4215. The talk will repeat Wednesday and Friday at 1 p.m. ■Lori L. Tharps — associate journalism professor at Temple University, coauthor of “Hair Story,� and mother of three mixed-race children — will discuss her book “Same Family, Different Colors: Confronting Colorism in America’s Diverse Families,� which presents stories of color bias in African-American, Latino, Asian-American and other communities, showing how perceptions of skin color affect individuals, relationships and families. 6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets Takoma, 235 Carroll St. NW. 202-726-0856. ■The World Affairs Council will present a talk by Petr Gandalovic, ambassador of the Czech Republic to the United States, on the dramatic changes in his country since the fall of its communist regime, along with its continued role as a U.S. ally. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $25 to $50; registration requested. Embassy of the Czech Republic, 3900 Spring of Freedom Lane NW. 202-293-1051. ■Three authors will discuss their books: Vanessa Hua, for “Deceit;� Tom Clynes, for “The Boy Who Played with Fusion;� and Rion Amilcar Scott, for “Insurrections.� 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400. ■James Rebanks, the son and grandson of shepherds and author of “The Shepherd’s Life,� will discuss his book “The Shepherd’s View: Modern Photographs From an Ancient Landscape,� which in both text and pictures shows the rugged landscape, harsh weather and hard-working neighbors of his familyowned farm in England’s Lake District. Joining him in conversation will be Linda Lear, author of biographies of Rachel Carson and Beatrix Potter. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■As part of “Israel Arts DC: A Celebration of Contemporary Israel Through Words and Movement,� author Dorit Sasson will discuss her book “Accidental Soldier: A Memoir of Service and Sacrifice in the Israel Defense Forces,� about her decision at the age of 19 to leave her life as a college student in the U.S. and join the Israeli military. 7:30 to 9 p.m. $10 to $25. Kay Community Hall, Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington DC, 1529 16th St. NW. 202777-3228. Performance ■Laugh Index Theatre will present “Improv Wars,� a friendly competition among improv troupes, with the audience voting for the winner. 8 p.m. $8 to

reverse mortgages. 2 p.m. Free. Suite 100, 2410 17th St. NW. 202-667-7006. 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. â– Yoga Activist will present a class for beginners. 7:30 p.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202243-1188.

Monday, NOVEMBER 7 ■Concert: “An Evening With Pianist Mark Meadows� will feature the local jazz musician, composer and educator, who recently made his acting debut as Jelly Roll Morton in “Jelly’s Last Jam� at Signature Theatre. 7 p.m. $15 to $30; reservations required. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. 202331-7282, ext. 3.

$15. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-462-7833. Sporting event ■The Washington Wizards will play the Houston Rockets. 7 p.m. $21 to $510. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000. Tuesday,NOVEMBER Nov. 8 Tuesday 8 Children’s programs ■“Tudor Tots: Election Day� 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 weekly through Nov. 29. ■“Tudor Explorers: Civics and Citizenship� will offer participants a chance to design and create their own campaign buttons, write a family constitution, vote for the Tudor Place Kids’ Choice Mascot, and practice active citizenship by writing a letter to Congress about D.C. statehood. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $5; free for accompanying adults. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. ■The Palisades Library will present the 2016 film “The Jungle Book,� based on Rudyard Kipling’s classic book. 4 p.m. Free. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. 202-2823139. Classes and workshops ■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. 202-7271288. ■Housing Counseling Services Inc. will present an introductory workshop on

Concerts ■As part of the Tuesday Concert Series, musicians Irina Kats and Fiona Thompson will perform music for piano and cello by Rachmaninov. 12:10 p.m. Free. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-347-2635. ■On Election Day, the Tuba Quartet of the U.S. Army Band’s “Pershing’s Own� will perform a blend of classic American tunes. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge will host its weekly open mic show. 8 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussion ■“A Feast for the Eyes: Food in Art� will be the subject of a gallery talk. 1 p.m. Free. West Building Rotunda, National Gallery of Art, Constitution Avenue between 3rd and 9th streets NW. 202-737-4215. The talk will repeat Thursday at 1 p.m. Performance ■Busboys and Poets will present an open mic poetry night hosted by Joseph LMS Green. 9 to 11 p.m. $5. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. Sporting event ■The Washington Capitals will play the San Jose Sharks. 7 p.m. $31 to $501. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000. Wednesday,NOVEMBER Nov. 9 Wednesday 9 Children’s program ■The Kreeger Museum’s “First Studio: Story + Workshop� will feature a gallery tour of paintings, sculpture and architecture, as well as a story and a hands-on art-making experience (for ages 3 to 5). 10 to 11 a.m. $10 per child; registration required. Kreeger Museum, 2401 Foxhall Road NW. 202337-3050. Classes and workshops ■St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Rock Creek, will host a weekly tai chi class. 2 p.m. Free. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Rock Creek, 201 Allison St. NW. 202726-2080. ■Guy Mason Recreation Center will offer a weekly “Gentle Gyrokinesis� class to improve posture, balance and agility. 2:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7736. ■Ori Soltes, teaching professor at the Center for Jewish Civilization at Georgetown University and former director and curator of the B’nai B’rith Klutznick National Jewish Museum, will lead a four-session course on “Sacred Signs: The Interwoven Symbolism of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.� 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $90 to $145. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. The course will continue See Events/Page 27

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Continued From Page 26 Nov. 16, Nov. 30 and Dec. 7. ■ Instructor David Newcomb will present “Meditation for Health and Wellness.” 7 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202727-1488. ■ Poets on the Fringe will host a weekly poetry workshop, with attendees asked to bring one of their own poems with sufficient copies to share with the group for positive critique. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. passapamela@aol.com. ■ The Vajrayogini Buddhist Center will host a weekly class on meditation. 7 to 8:30 p.m. $6 to $12. Vajrayogini Buddhist Center, 1787 Columbia Road NW. 202-986-2257. Concerts ■ New Hampshire-born singer, songwriter and finger-style guitar player Zak Trojano will perform. 7:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■ Fortas Chamber Music Concerts will feature the Takács Quartet performing selections from Beethoven’s string quartet cycle. 7:30 p.m. $25 to $59. Eisenhower Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. ■ The Delafield String Band will host a bluegrass jam. 8 to 10 p.m. Free. Reading Room, Petworth Citizen, 829 Upshur St. NW. petworthcitizen.com. ■ Politics and Prose will present an “Acoustic Open Mic” for local musicians and others of all ages, hosted by John Trupp and featuring special guest sets by local and visiting musicians, with all styles of music, poetry and performance welcome. 8 to 10 p.m.; sign up at 7:30 p.m. Free. The Den, Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. ■ The Baltimore band Bond & Bentley will play “East Coast blues” in the vein of Counting Crows and Pearl Jam, and Boston-based group the Jauntee will perform a Phish-inspired mix of funk, rock, jazz, ambient and psychedelic tunes. 8:30 p.m. $8. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■ Film director and historian Lukás Pribyl will give a lecture on his documentary series “Forgotten Transports,” four films tracing the history and survival of Czech Jews during the Holocaust sent to little-known ghettos and camps, based on interviews in 20 countries, KGB holdings and footage from official archives. Noon. Free. Law Library Media Center, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202-7079897. ■ National Museum of Women in the Arts curator of book arts Krystyna Wasserman will discuss several works in the special exhibition “Wanderer/Wonderer: Pop-Ups by Colette Fu.” Noon to 12:30 p.m. Free. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-783-5000.

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Events Entertainment ■ National Gallery of Art senior lecturer Eric Denker will present a gallery talk on “Drawings for Paintings in the Age of Rembrandt.” Noon. Free. West Building Rotunda, National Gallery of Art, Constitution Avenue between 3rd and 9th streets NW. 202-737-4215. The talk will repeat Thursday at noon. ■ A discussion on “The Day After: German Perspectives on the U.S. Election” will feature Dieter Dettke, adjunct graduate professor at Georgetown University; German journalist Klaus Jürgen Haller; a group of election observers from Germany; and moderator Charles Lane, a Washington Post editorial writer and member of the Council on Foreign Relations. 12:30 to 2 p.m. Goethe-Institut Washington, Suite 3, 1990 K St. NW. goetheinstitutwashington.eventbrite.com. ■ Ann Merchant, deputy executive director for communications at the National Academy of Sciences, will discuss how the Science & Entertainment Exchange program she heads connects the entertainment and science communities to bring more and better science to film and TV, and its collaboration on movies such as “Captain America,” “Frozen” and “Battleship.” National Museum of Natural History director Kirk Johnson will join her in conversation. 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Free; registration required. Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. go.si.edu/aneveningwith. ■ Broadcast journalist Susan Stamberg will lead a conversation with artists Clarice Smith and Albert Paley about their sources of inspiration and the history of their collaboration, “Triptych.” A light reception will follow. 6:30 to 8 p.m. $10 to $15. Kreeger Museum, 2401 Foxhall Road NW. 202-337-3050. ■ “Enduring Extremes: The Science of Astronaut Health” will feature a panel of NASA experts: Richard Williams, chief health and medical officer; Vincent Michaud, deputy chief health and medical officer; Victor Schneider, senior medical adviser; J.D. Polk, senior medical officer; and Saralyn Mark, senior medical adviser on women’s health. 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $30 to $45. Warner Bros. Theater, National Museum of American History, Constitution Avenue between 12th and 14th streets NW. 202-6333030. ■ “Death by Shakespeare: Final Exits” will feature a talk by Carol Ann Lloyd-Stanger, visitor education programs manager at the Folger Shakespeare Library, on three tragedies in which death is a major character: “Julius Caesar,” “Hamlet” and “Titus Andronicus.” Afterward, classical actor, teaching artist and dramaturge Cam Magee will take the stage with actors to reveal how performers prepare for and act out complex Shakespearean death scenes. 6:45 to 9 p.m. $30 to $45. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202633-3030. ■ Joe Jackson, author of “Atlantic Fever” and “The Thief at the End of the World,” will discuss his book “Black Elk: The Life of an American Visionary,” a biography of the Oglala Lakota visionary and healer whose second cousin was Crazy Horse and who toured with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ In honor of Veterans Day and in the shadow of the presidential election, a panel discussion on “From the Trench-

Wednesday, NOVEMBER 9 ■ Concert: Bow vs. Plectrum, a Croatia-based duo of Tambura (Indian flute) player Filip Novosel and double bass player Tihomir Hojsak, will perform ethno music of the Balkans and Pannonia region and contemporary jazz, presented in collaboration with the Embassy of Croatia. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. es of WWI to the November 2016 Elections: Race Relations in America” will feature former U.S. Reps. Joe DioGuardi, R-N.Y., and Steve Horsford, D-Nev., as well as Sam Fulwood III (shown), senior fellow at Center for American Progress. 7 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. ■ The University of the District of Columbia’s “JAZZalive” series will present a program with poet, music critic, music historian, arts administrator and author A.B. Spellman discussing his extraordinary career in conversation with

veteran jazz broadcaster and historian Rusty Hassan. 7 p.m. Free. Recital Hall, Building 46-West, University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW. jazzaliveudc.org. ■ Albert Watson — known as a photographer who blends art with fashion and commercial work — will discuss his career, his most recent work and the stories behind some of his favorite photos. 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. McEvoy Auditorium, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. asmpdc.org. ■ Roger Horowitz, director of the Center for the History of Business, Technology and Society at the Hagley Museum and Library and author of “Kosher USA: How Coke Became Kosher and Other Tales of Modern Food,” will discuss “Man-O-Manischewitz: How a Kosher Wine Became Big With the American Public.” 7 to 8:15 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Kay Community Hall, Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington DC, 1529 16th St. NW. 202777-3228. ■ As part of the Smithsonian’s “Performing Indonesia: Islamic Intersections” series, a symposium on “Islam and the Performing Arts in Indonesia” will feature an international panel of scholars discussing how music, dance, and theater thrive in both secular and Muslim contexts in Indonesia. 7:30 p.m. Free. Hammer Auditorium, Corcoran School of the Arts and Design, George Washington University, 500 17th St. NW. asia.si.edu. ■ Sarah Marquis will discuss her book “Wild by Nature: From Siberia to Australia, Three Years Alone in the Wilderness on Foot” and share stories from her adventurous life, which has included crossing Turkey on horseback and journeying by foot across Australia, the

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Americas and Asia in the face of countless dangers. 7:30 p.m. $25. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-857-7700. Films ■ In commemoration of Veterans Day and the 75th anniversary of the Tuskegee Airmen, the National Archives will screen “The Luft Gangster: Memoirs of a Second Class Hero,” a documentary about fighter pilot Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson who heroically served his country in World War II only to return home to racism, bigotry and segregation, which he met with character and perseverance. The screening will feature a Q&A with director Mike Rott. Noon. Free; reservations suggested. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. ■ The “Films in Focus” series will feature David Schisgall’s documentary “Theo Who Lived” (shown), about journalist Theo Padnos, who slipped into Syria and was kidnapped by al Qaeda’s branch there and tortured, but ultimately became a confidant of the terror group’s Syria commander. A Q&A will feature the director, journalist Theo Padnos and Leon Wieseltier, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and editor at The Atlantic. 8 p.m. $7 to $12.25. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-3464. Performances and readings ■ The Arts Club of Washington will host a reading and signing of the anthology “Still Life With Poem: Contemporary Natures Mortes in Verse,” a compilation of new poems from 80 American poets, with six of the contributors reading their poems and See Events/Page 28

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Continued From Page 27 their favorites by other poets in the book. 7 p.m. Free. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. artsclubofwashington.org. ■The Grapevine Spoken Word Series will feature guest performers Margaret Chatham and Tony Toledo, followed by an open mic. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. $15 donation suggested. Busboys and Poets Takoma, 235 Carroll St. NW. 202726-0856. ■American University’s Visiting Writers Series will feature a reading by James Hannaham (shown), author of “Delicious Foods,� winner of the 2016 PEN/ Faulkner Award. 8 p.m. Free. Abramson Family Founders Room, School of International Service Building, American University, Nebraska and New Mexico avenues NW. 202-885-2973. ■“Choreolab 2016: Creative Differences,� an evening of concert dance and new music, will feature works in progress developed by emerging Ameri-

can University student choreographers, as well as the work of a student composer. 8 p.m. $5. Greenberg Theatre, American University, 4200 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-885-2587. ■Laugh Index Theatre will present “Three’s Comedy,� featuring three types of comedy. 8 p.m. $5 to $10. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-4627833. Special events ■Capital City Public Charter School will host “A Night for the Arts,� a happy hour fundraiser to help pay for the $4.2 renovation project to create a fully functioning theater at the school. 6 to 9 p.m. $20 to $25. Eighteenth Street Lounge, 1212 18th St. NW. ccpcs.org. ■A reception hosted by the D.C. Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs and the George Washington University Sigur Center for Asian Studies will celebrate Diwali — the Indian Festival of Lights — with a lamp-lighting ceremony, Indian cultural performances and Indian food. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 602, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. happydiwali.eventbrite.com.

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Sporting event â– The Washington Wizards will play the Boston Celtics. 7 p.m. $23 to $561. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-7453000. Support â– PFLAG will host a monthly support group for parents and friends of children who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church, 3401 Nebraska Ave. NW. lavendartime@aol.com. Tour â– Susan Pell, science and public programs manager at the U.S. Botanic Garden, will lead a tour on “Marvelous Morphology: Flowers.â€? 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free; reservations required. Conservatory Garden Court, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. Thursday,NOVEMBER Nov. 10 Thursday 10 Children’s programs â– 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. 202-282-0021. â– The Petworth Library will present a Cookie Monster craft activity in honor of the 46th anniversary of “Sesame Streetâ€? (for ages 5 and older). 4:30 p.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. â– Friends of the Cleveland Park Library will present weekly chess instruction for kids of all ages, temporarily relocated to the Chevy Chase Library. 5 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021. Concerts â– The McDaniel College Madrigal Singers from Westminster, Md., will perform a cappella Renaissance madrigals and world music. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. â– The National Symphony Orchestra, mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke, baritone Christian Bowers and the University of Maryland Concert Choir will perform DuruflÊ’s “Requiem,â€? as well as Debussy’s “Three Nocturnesâ€? and recent orchestrations of four of his “PrĂŠludes.â€? 7 p.m. $15 to $89. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance will repeat Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. â– Ellicott City, Md.-based band the Foxhole Prayers will perform original acoustic-rock-funk tunes. 7:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. â– Collaborating to create a concert they would want to attend, violinist Aleksey Igudesman and pianist Hyung-Ki Joo will present “Igudesman & Joo: And Now Mozart,â€? featuring their hilarious mix of music, pop culture, and pure zaniness. 8 p.m. $20 to $75. Eisenhower Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■“Thursday Night Bluegrassâ€? will feature Snakehead Run Acoustic Jug Band Blues playing Americana tunes. 8 to 11 p.m. No cover; $12 minimum. Mr. Henry’s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-546-8412. â– Oakland, Calif.-based band the California Honeydrops will play Southern soul and Bay Area R&B, with a twist of New Orleans street music. 8:30 p.m. $12 to $15. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St.

Thursday, NOVEMBER 10 ■Discussion: Carol Joynt’s Q&A Cafe series will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a talk by New York Times columnist and Georgetown resident Maureen Dowd (shown), author of “The Year of Voting Dangerously: The Derangement of American Politics.� Noon. $35. The George Town Club, 1530 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-333-9330.

NW. gypsysallys.com. ■“Open Mic All Stars: An Evening of Leonard Cohen� will feature Silky Dave, Steve Siekkinen, Sara Ghebremichael and Chase Willett. 10 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■American University’s Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies will host a post-election analysis with expert panelists. Noon to 2 p.m. Free; reservations required. Rooms 3 and 4, Mary Graydon Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202885-3491. ■Gail Prensky, director and creator of the Judische Kulturbund Project, will share the story of Jewish musicians and performing artists who organized in 1933 Nazi Germany and performed until the “Final Solution� in 1941. The event will include live music performances by Sarah Baumgarten and Patrick O’Donnell. Noon to 1 p.m. Free. Pickford Room, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202707-9897. ■Former diplomat and D.C. historian John Richardson will discuss his book “Alexander Robey Shepherd: The Man Who Built the Nation’s Capital,� his new biography on Boss Shephard. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Free. Montpelier Room, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202-707-5221. ■Amy Bunk, the Federal Register’s director of legal affairs and policy, will discuss the function of the Electoral College in presidential elections, as well as the Federal Register’s role in disseminating government regulations, proposed rules and presidential documents. 2 p.m. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. ■Sociologist Patricia Hill Collins, an expert on critical race theory and intersectionality, will discuss the state of racial relations on U.S. campuses. 4 to 6 p.m. Free; reservations required. Lecture Hall 1, Ward Circle Building, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-3383.

■The Cottage Conversation series will feature author, historian and psychoanalyst Charles Strozier and consulting public historian Susan Ferentinos discussing Strozier’s book “Your Friend Forever, A. Lincoln: The Enduring Friendship of Abraham Lincoln and Joshua Speed.� Reception at 6 p.m.; lecture at 6:30 p.m. $10 to $20. President Lincoln’s Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home, Upshur Street at Rock Creek Church Road NW. 202-688-3735. ■“Community Transformation Through Job Creation,� an alumni book launch, will feature Chad Jordan, author of “Three Jobs: Bridging the Finance Gap for the Missing Middle� and co-founder of Arrow Global Capital, and Kate Wilschutz, chief financial officer of Revolution Growth & Ventures and a member of Arrow’s board, discussing global entrepreneurs detailed in the book who are changing their communities one job at a time. A wine and cheese reception will follow. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 505, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. go.gwu.edu/3JobsBookLaunch. ■The World Affairs Council will host a talk by Reka Szemerkenyi, ambassador of Hungary to the United States, on the U.S.-Hungary relationship, security policy in Europe, and her perspectives on her diplomatic career and experience in being the first female ambassador to represent her country to the United States. Reception from 6 to 6:45 p.m.; discussion from 6:45 to 8 p.m. Free; registration requested. Horizon Ballroom, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-293-1051. ■“Pundits, Pollsters & Politicos: A Panel on Prospects for 2017 and the Meaning of 2016� will feature Celinda Lake, commentator and pollster; Aaron Blake, Washington Post political reporter; Elaine Kamarck (shown), author, Brookings Institution senior fellow and former Clinton administration adviser; Leonard Steinhorn, CBS Radio News political analyst and professor of communication at American University; Nathan Gonzales, political analyst and partner at Rothenberg-Gonzales Political Report; Bill McCarren, director of the National Press Club; and MaryEva Candon, superdelegate to the 2016 Democratic National Convention and Woman’s National Democratic Club vice president for administration. 6 to 8 p.m. $10 to $30. Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-232-7363. ■Daniel Paisner, author of “A Single Happened Thing,� and Sonya Chung, author of “The Loved Ones,� will discuss their work and Relegation Books, a new independent publisher in D.C. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations requested. East City Bookshop, 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. eastcitybookshop.com. ■New York-based sculptor and installation artist Abigail DeVille will discuss her sculptural activity, which combines urban archeology with the poetry of everyday experience. Joining in conversation will be Max Rosenberg, postdoctoral fellow in modern and contemporary art history. 6:30 p.m. $12; reservations required. Phillips Collection, See Events/Page 29

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Events Entertainment Continued From Page 28 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/ events. ■ “The World of Spices” will feature Lior Lev Sercarz, founder of a spice shop in New York City and author of “The Spice Companion: A Guide to the World of Spices.” The event will include a taste of Sercarz’s spice blends courtesy of Zaytinya and Brooklyn Brewery. 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $30 to $45. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202633-3030. ■ Robert O’Harrow Jr., investigative reporter for The Washington Post and an associate of the Center for Investigative Reporting, will discuss his book “The Quartermaster: Montgomery C. Meigs, Lincoln’s General, Master Builder of the Union Army,” about the legendary Union Army general considered the architect of the North’s victory in the Civil War, who went on to build the Capitol dome and help establish Arlington National Cemetery. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. ■ Local female crime writers Allison Leotta, Colleen Shogan and Ellen Crosby will discuss mysteries and breaking into the field as women authors. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. NW. upshurstreetbooks.com. Films ■ The “Textiles at Twelve” series will feature the 2011 documentary “Indigo:

A World of Blue,” featuring indigo scholar Jenny Balfour Paul on indigo’s fascinating history, traditions, superstitions and lore. Noon. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-9945200. ■ The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum will present “Forgotten Transports to Estonia,” director Lukás Pribyl’s documentary about the extraordinary bonds formed by a group of women and girls deported from Czechoslovakia to a little-known Estonian concentration camp, and how their mutual aid helped them survive. The screening will feature introductory remarks by Pribyl. 2 to 4 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Helena Rubenstein Auditorium, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW. lswift@ushmm.org. ■ “What’s Up? Docs!” — a George Washington University Documentary Center series — will screen the 1970 film “Gimme Shelter,” which chronicles the last weeks of the Rolling Stones’ 1969 U.S. tour, which culminated in the disastrous Altamont Free Concert. The screening will feature a talk by Mark Jenkins, music and film critic for The Washington Post and NPR. 7 to 9:30 p.m. $10 to $15. Marvin Center Amphitheater, George Washington University, 800 21st St. NW. go.gwu.edu/whatsupdocs. ■ The “Shooting Stars: Bowie and Prince on Film” series will feature the 1986 movie “Absolute Beginners,” a stylish, candy-colored musical set in London in 1958 and starring David Bowie as an advertising executive. 7 to

9 p.m. Free; tickets required. Pickford Theater, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202-707-5502. Performances and readings ■ “Indiscreet Revolutionaries” will be the topic of a performance by actors John Lescault, playing American Revolution leader Benjamin Rush, and Lawrence Redmond, as John Adams, who will share selections from the men’s noholds-barred correspondence to show the Founding Fathers may in public have been reserved, but in private could be witty, sarcastic, hilarious and affectionate. 6 p.m. $15; reservations required. Anderson House, Society of the Cincinnati, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-785-2040. ■ American University will present “JQA: A Theatrical Inquiry,” about the ultimate Washington insider — John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States and son of the second president. 8 p.m. $10 to $15. Studio Theatre, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-3634. The performance will repeat Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. ■ Capitol Hill Arts Workshop will host Laura Westley in her one-woman show “War Virgin,” a musical comedy about her militarily influenced coming-of-age and wartime service. 8 p.m. $50. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St. SE. chaw.org. The performance will repeat Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Special events ■ The National Portrait Gallery’s

al Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. The event will also be offered Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ■ The Kimpton Glover Park Hotel and Foxhall Partners will host the annual Friends of Guy Mason cocktail reception and silent auction, the primary fundraiser for the local park and recreation center. 6 to 9 p.m. $75. Glover Park Hotel, 2505 Wisconsin Ave. NW. friendsofguymason.org. ■ The Georgetown Library will host an “Adult Coloring” event. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232.

Thursday, NOVEMBER 10 ■ Performance: The Fuego Flamenco XII festival, which brings leading Spanish flamenco dancers and musicians to the U.S., will feature a performance of “The Silences of the Dance,” a new flamenco work choreographed by Francisco Hidalgo (shown) and performed by Hidalgo, Rubén Puertas and Lucia de Miguel with singers Roberto Lorente and Trini de la Isla and guitarist José Almarcha. 8 p.m. $25 to $40. GALA Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW. 202-234-7174. The performance will repeat Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Sporting event ■ The Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions will feature members of the 2012 and 2016 U.S. Olympic Team, including Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas, Aly Raisman, Nastia Liukin and Jordyn Wieber. 7:30 p.m. $32 to $296. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000. The Current welcomes submissions for the Events & Entertainment calendar, although space constraints limit the number of items we can include. Items should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event and include a summary of the event and its date, time, location with complete address, and cost to attend (indicate “free” if there is no charge). Also, please list a phone number for publication and a phone number for an editor to reach a contact person. Entries may be sent to calendar@currentnewspapers.com or The Current, P.O. Box 40400, Washington, D.C. 20016-0400.

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

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

Housing for Rent (Apts) ELEGANT 1 BR for rent in Dupont Circle. Newly remodeled. Lovely, louvered doors enclosed bedroom. 500 SF. Windows look out in to garden and leafy park. Desk service every day except Sunday. Short walk to Dupont Circle Metro, 20 minutes walk to U street menu. Laundry and storage in building. Non-smoker. No Pets. Years lease. $1,725/ mo. (202)328-9059.

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LOOKING FOR a Housemate to share home of my mother. She's 94 years old. Would like a female, who lives a quiet life, no smoking, to live-in; to be there at night. Looking for someone who is employed, age range of 35-70 and a 1-year commitment. House is located in NE Washington, w/ kitchen/ washing machine/ dryer privileges. Rent: $500 a month. 202 338-5468.

& THE LINE HOTEL are holding an Employment Event on Wednesday November 2, 2016 from 5 – 7 pm at the Festival Center located at 1640 Columbia Rd NW, NW, Washington, DC 20009. Seeking ALL Tradesmen / Bring your resume!! Walsh Construction & THE LINE HOTEL senior staff will be available to discuss ALL construction jobs. If interested come with your resume. If you are unable to attend you may also submit your resume to adamsmorganconstructionjobs@gmail.com

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

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Wine Enthusiast at Wagshal's In operation since 1925, Wagshal's is Washington DC's premier delicatessen and gourmet market. We provide our customers with the finest quality food and service available, from preparing sandwiches, to catering elegant events. We are in search of a wine enthusiast to promote and sell wine and other alcoholic beverages at our Famous Delicatessen. This is a part-time position, mainly working Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings and main holidays for a total of around 20 hours per week. Pay is $18-$25 per hour. Must possess excellent customer service and sales skills. Please email georgios@wagshals.com with your information.

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14TH ST CORRIDOR, WASHINGTON, DC Charming 2BR/1.5BA row home with 1/1 basement unit. Updated kit, gorgeous hardwoods, rear deck, patio & pkg. Steps to 14th Street! $1,450,000 Robert Crawford 202-841-6170 Tyler Jeffrey 202-746-2319

CHEVY CHASE, MARYLAND 6BR/4.5BA grand Colonial with spacious rooms, large windows, generous closets. Private cul-desac on 0.66 acres. Sunroom and LL library. Two car garage. $1,395,000 Alyssa Crilley 301-325-0079

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CHEVY CHASE, MARYLAND Elegant and expanded 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths center hall colonial. Open kitchen, breakfast area and family room. Updated BAs. Patio + attached garage. $1,299,000 Alyssa Crilley 301-325-0079

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WEST END, WASHINGTON, DC Handsome 2BR/2BA Ritz Carlton condo with 9 ft ceilings, gourmet kitchen, outside balcony and garage parking. Hotel amenities and gym/pool available. $1,078,500 Ted Gossett 703-625-5656

COLONIAL VILLAGE, WASHINGTON, DC Sun splashed and spacious 4BR/3FBA rambler facing Rock Creek Park. Sunroom, lower level family room, CAC, fully fenced rear yard, deck, and garage. $885,000 Marilyn Charity 202-427-7553

SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND Contemporary Mid-Century Modern showpiece in Woodside Park near it all! 5BR/3.5BA with three-story atrium. Lots of natural light. Fantastic location! $885,000 Alyssa Crilley 301-325-0079

DUPONT CIRCLE, WASHINGTON, DC Nearly 1,000 SF condo in Dupont. 2BR/1BA. Fully renovated in 2012. Porch, in unit W/D, extra storage, and heated floors, and more. Pets allowed! Open Sun 2-4. $599,000 Joshua Harrison 301-602-5400

CHEVY CHASE, MARYLAND Bright, spacious (1,539 SF) 2BR/2BA condo w/ 2-car pkg + storage. Easy living w/ a generouslysized floor plan and private balcony. Beautifully manicured community + close to it all! $495,000. Alyssa Crilley 301-325-0079

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