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Delay of Hyde renovation assailed

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■ Education: Council urged

to restore funding for 2016

By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

With renovations at their school already partially complete, HydeAddison Elementary parents are urging the D.C. Council to undo a delay to funding for the project’s next phase.

Georgetown advisory neighborhood commissioners added their voices to the chorus at their meeting Monday, where Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans also assured residents that he is working on a solution.

Construction of a new building between the Hyde and Addison wings of the 3219 O St. campus was originally set to begin in 2013. The addition will provide an enclosed connection between the two build-

ings, while also adding space for a cafeteria and facilities for indoor physical education and recess, school assemblies and arts education. The project will also add disability access to the school.

After repeated delays, the latest construction start date was pledged as June 2016, part of the upcoming 2016 fiscal year. But Mayor Muriel Bowser’s capital budget proposal pushed the funding back to the 2017 See Hyde-Addison/Page 14

ANC seeks reversal of improper work

By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

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The Washington National Cathedral hosted the 76th annual Flower Mart spring festival on Friday and Saturday. Organized by the All Hallows Guild, the event featured vendors, food, gardening demonstrations, art displays, musical performances and children’s activities, including a carousel.

The owner of 3107 Dumbarton St. should expediently undo renovations to the 1898 home that were carried out without permits, the Georgetown advisory neighborhood commission said Monday.

Any alterations visible from the street are governed by the Old Georgetown Board, which oversees the neighborhood’s federally protected historic district. The board hadn’t approved permit applications for the Dumbarton project, which included cladding the brick building in synthetic stucco, altering and raising its roof, removing a chimney, replacing the windows and entrance, and creating new window openings. The city issued a stop-work order and a $10,000 fine in January.

Any resident who has carried out renovations in the Georgetown Historic District is likely familiar with the scrutiny that the board, part of the U.S. Commission of See Dumbarton/Page 7

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A Dumbarton Street homeowner made renovations to the 1898 residence without permits. The Old Georgetown Board will review the case Thursday.

Petworth market sports local teens’ design help

Observatory Circle manor considered for demolition

By GRAHAM VYSE

■ Development: Neighbors

Current Staff Writer

When the Petworth Community Market opened for its sixth season this past Saturday, it did so with the help of some creative teenagers with a passion for art and design.

A group of young people from the National Building Museum’s Design Apprenticeship Program helped reimagine the layout of the market this spring, adding signage, seating and a play area for children.

Using materials donated by the nonprofit Community Forklift, they spent eight Saturdays designing and constructing benches and chairs out of recycled materials.

They also set up a “tic-tac-tomato” game using pictures of vegetables. These portable additions could be set up easily each week at the nonprofit market, where local

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The Petworth Community Market opened for the season Saturday with new seating developed from recycled materials and a revised layout.

farmers, bakers and other vendors sell their goods on Saturdays near the corner of Upshur Street and Georgia Avenue.

“This was a really fantastic opportunity for us,” market secretary Bobby Klosowski told program particiSee Market/Page 7

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The pending sale of an Embassy Row mansion to a local developer could result in the razing of the 1926 Spanish-style estate, with some residents fearing a new development trend. Meanwhile, for preservationists interested in saving the house, the clock is ticking.

Local development firm Zuckerman Partners is under contract for

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the home at 3400 Massachusetts Ave., and sources say a condition of the sale is that a raze permit must be in place. A raze permit application was filed April 10 for the property by its current owner, the State Central Bank of Keokuk, Iowa, which purchased the home in 2014 from the Park family trust, members of which lived there from the 1960s through 2005.

Zuckerman Partners did not respond to The Current’s request for comment.

The house sits in a prominent corner location adjacent to the Naval See Observatory/Page 18

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Residents team up on solar energy

By DEIRDRE BANNON Current Correspondent

As Washington springs forward into the summer months, two local communities are looking to harness the sun’s power by installing solar panels on homes.

In Ward 2, about 50 residents have formed a solar co-op and are seeking bids from local solar panel installers. And in Ward 3, the Van Ness East Condominium is about to install a rooftop solar thermal and photovoltaic system that will provide a portion of the building’s electricity and hot water.

The solar energy system at 2939 Van Ness St. will be the largest of its kind on a multifamily dwelling in the District, according to Harry Richter, the building’s general manager. And it won’t cost the condo owners a dime.

The condo board contracted with Nextility for the project. The company, headquartered in the District, installs solar-energy systems on rooftops with no installation or maintenance costs, and then it sells the energy produced to residents in that building at a price lower than what is available from the public utility companies “We saw this as a great opportunity to get into a sustainable energy program at no additional cost to the association, with savings to begin the first day of operation, and we wanted to take advantage of the financing opportunity that might not last forever,� said Richter.

About 600 residents in the 12-story building with 433 units expect to see a 50 percent drop in their water heating costs and a 25 percent drop in electricity costs.

The solar panel installation was completed last week, and after a few minor adjustments it should be up and running by next week.

Richter said the condo board took a long view on sustainable energy when deciding to have the solar panels installed. Because of the District’s energy benchmarking regulations, buildings over 50,000 square feet must report their annual electricity, gas and water usage to the city.

Some expect the D.C. Department of the Environment will eventually use that data to decide how much energy a building should use and impose a surcharge on buildings that exceed the amount. By installing the panels, the condo is betting that it will come out on top, Richter said.

The condo board hopes to expand the building’s use of sustainable energy and is looking into several further options: implementing a geothermal heating and cooling system, installing a microgrid to supply the entire building’s electricity needs, and using the solar panels to heat the See Solar/Page 18

The week ahead Wednesday, May 6

The D.C. State Board of Education will hold a working session to discuss a proposed emergency rule to allow the Office of the State Superintendent of Education to award diplomas to students attending agencymanaged schools. The meeting will also include introduction of the D.C. Public Schools Community Action Team. The meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. in Room 1114, One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW. â– The D.C. Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation will be presented at a ceremony at 7 p.m. at DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D St. NW. A reception will follow.

The program’s sponsors — the D.C. Historic Preservation Office, the DC Preservation League and Daughters of the American Revolution — will present a total of 13 awards to 43 individuals, firms and organizations. To register, visit dcpreservation.org.

Thursday, May 7

The D.C. Council Committee on the Judiciary will hold a public oversight roundtable on the Metropolitan Police Department’s Body-Worn Camera Program. The hearing will begin at 2 p.m. in Room 123 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. ■The Ward 2 Education Network will host a community forum with D.C. Deputy Mayor for Education Jennifer Niles, who will discuss her first few months in office and her long-term vision. The meeting will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Garrison Elementary School, 1200 S St. NW. Reservations are requested at

w2ednetwork@gmail.com. ■The group Restore Mass Ave will hold a cocktail reception from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ambassador’s Residence of the Royal Netherlands Embassy, 2347 S St. NW. Proceeds will benefit the re-greening of Embassy Row. Tickets cost $150 and are available at restoremassave.eventbrite.com. ■The Cleveland & Woodley Park Village will host its inaugural Spring Fling gala from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Kennedy Warren apartments, 3133 Connecticut Ave. NW. The event will include an auction, food provided by Open City at the National Cathedral, dancing to the music of Doc Scantlin and his Imperial Palms Orchestra, and guest speaker Judy Woodruff of the “PBS NewsHour.� Tickets cost $150 per person; register at clevelandwoodleyparkvillage.org/spring-fling. ■The Ward 3 Democratic Committee will hold a community dialogue on “Building From the Past to the Future� at 7:15 p.m. at Forest Hills of DC, 4901 Connecticut Ave. NW. The panelists will be Anthony Williams, CEO and executive director of the Federal City Council and former D.C. mayor, and Kathy Patterson, the D.C. auditor and former Ward 3 D.C. Council member. ■Historic Chevy Chase DC will hold its annual meeting, which will feature a talk by Kim Williams of the D.C. Historic Preservation Office on “Rural Remnants of Washington County: An Architectural Survey of Washington’s Historic Farms and Estates.� The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Chevy Chase Commu-

Shared work, meeting space targets female entrepreneurs

By DEIRDRE BANNON Current Correspondent

A new shared work and meeting space focused on women entrepreneurs is launching in Friendship Heights today, right in the middle of National Small Business Week.

Hera Hub DC aims to create a collaborative, supportive space where women can work and participate in trainings, workshops and networking to help their own businesses thrive.

The Friendship Heights location at 5028 Wisconsin Ave. is the first franchise of the Southern Californiabased business. Julia Westfall, a longtime D.C. resident and businesswoman who also lives in Friendship Heights, owns the local operation.

The concept behind Hera Hub is to provide a space for women who typically work from home but want an alternate base to meet with clients, collaborate with others or simply work someplace that isn’t the local coffee shop or an isolated home office. “Women, especially, crave community,� founder Felena Hanson told The New York Times in a 2013 interview shortly after her business launched. “You stick a woman in her spare bedroom, looking at a blank wall, talking to her cat for eight years — that was me — it’s hard to innovate, it’s hard to think about new ideas, and it’s hard to be creative in that environment.� “When I read about Hera Hub, I thought it was a great idea,� said Westfall, who has worked in finance for companies including IBM and Wang Laboratories and eventually

became a consultant. With more people freelancing or working from home for big companies, starting a business that focused on shared workspaces made sense to her. “It was similar to what I was doing already, working with smallbusiness owners and helping them make decisions,� she said. “Hera Hub is about creating a community for women to come together and collaborate to get their best work done — and helping women make those connections seemed like a great fit for me.�

The ground-floor space on Wisconsin Avenue is about 4,400 square feet and will feature an aesthetic consistent with the California locations, which aim to be relaxing, uncluttered and spa-inspired, incorporating natural colors, live plants and fountains.

The space includes one large and one small conference room, a main area with work tables and office chairs, and a space designed for people to work in groups. There is also a video production room where members can record and edit videos for use on their websites or elsewhere. In addition, Hera Hub offers private offices that members can reserve for months at a time, which they can lock and return to each day.

Men are also invited to join Hera Hub. “It’s not exclusionary,� said Westfall. “It’s just targeted to women.�

The meeting and event space will also be available for rent for community members who don’t belong to Hera Hub, Westfall said.

For those who are members, See Hera Hub/Page 14

nity Center, 5601 Connecticut Ave. NW.

Tuesday, May 12

The D.C. Office of the Tenant Advocate will host a comprehensive overview of D.C. tenant rental housing rights and responsibilities. The seminar will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Suite 300 North, Reeves Center, 2000 14th St. NW. To register, call 202-719-6560 or email delores.anderson@dc.gov. ■The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a community meeting and open house to discuss the next steps for the Spring Valley project and the conclusions of the Remedial Investigation. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the Vestry Room of the Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church, 3401 Nebraska Ave. NW. ■The Brightwood Community Association will hold its monthly meeting, which will include remarks by Brandon Todd, the new Ward 4 D.C. Council member. Other agenda items include an update on the Emory United Methodist Church’s Beacon Center and reports from the police department and advisory neighborhood commission. The meeting will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. John United Baptist Church, 6343 13th St. NW.

Wednesday, May 13

The D.C. Public Library and Friends of the Cleveland Park Library will hold a community meeting to discuss plans for the library’s renovation/rebuild with the design team. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW.

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District Digest Woman assaulted on Massachusetts Ave.

Police are seeking a suspect in an assault that took place early Saturday morning in Cathedral Heights, according to a news release.

At approximately 12:40 a.m.

May 2, a black male approached a woman who was walking in the 4100 block of Massachusetts Avenue and assaulted her with the intent to commit a sexual offense, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The suspect is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall, approximately 25 years old, clean shaven, with a medium to dark complexion and short black hair.

He was last seen wearing a white short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt with a black stripe on the chest, and dark-colored pants, according to the release.

Anyone with information should call police at 202-727-9099 or send a text to 50411. The department offers a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to arrest and conviction of a person responsible for assault committed in D.C.

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Metro officials are working to come up with a new date for the closure of the west entrance to the Van Ness/UDC Metro entrance.

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority had announced a May 4 start to the work, the latest phase in a project to replace the station’s aging escalators, including three that descend nearly 10 stories into the station from the mezzanine.

But the advisory neighborhood commission and many community members objected to short notice of the closure, and a D.C. Depart-

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ment of Transportation official announced at a community meeting last week that he was placing a hold on any public space permits necessary for the work. The closure is expected to last up to three years.

Matthew Marcou, deputy associate director of the Transportation Department, said the agency needed to develop pedestrian safety plans — particularly given the nearby sidewalk closure due to the long-standing Park Van Ness construction project.

That closure is slated to continue at least through the end of 2015 and, when combined with the Metro closure, would mean that pedestrians headed to the Metro from the northeast would have to cross busy Connecticut Avenue twice in order to use the east entry’s escalators.

In the meantime, Metro has not yet closed the west entrance. “We are working with [the D.C. Department of Transportation] and will update on the start date for onsite work,� the Metro spokesperson wrote in an email, noting that “the first new escalator has been manufactured and is awaiting installation.�

Bowser pitches D.C. as innovation hub

Mayor Muriel Bowser has launched “innoMAYtion,� a monthlong initiative in which she will show off new programs meant to “create jobs, engage residents and position the District as a hub of innovation,� according to a news release.

To kick off the month, Bowser announced the start of CompeteDC, a program aimed at helping local small real estate and construction businesses become more competitive, particularly in winning contracts.

Future events will include the announcement of a pilot program to provide digital-economy training for high-potential, low-income high school graduates, and a Hackathon and Policy Jam to “develop innovative solutions to D.C.’s transportation challenges.�

A full calendar of events is at innomaytion.dc.gov.

Mayoral visit to China possible, official says

Mayor Muriel Bowser is hoping to lead a District trade delegation to China, according to a D.C. development official.

The purpose of the trip would be to increase Washington’s business relationships with China, as the country looks to spend more on foreign investments, according to Karima Woods, the deputy director for business development and strategy at the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development.

Woods told the Washington Circle Business Association last week

that the District has long had a presence in China, maintaining business offices in Beijing and Shanghai.

Mayor Bowser also hopes to expand the city’s relationships with other foreign countries, according to Woods. Washington has become a major point of interest for foreign investors, who helped finance, for example, the Marriott Marquis Hotel and the giant CityCenterDC development.

Woods also told the group that her office is working to make partnerships easier for small businesses and to brand the District as an innovation hub — not just for technology companies, but for other innovative firms as well.

Noting the District’s unemployment rate, Woods said that if every small business hired someone who is currently unemployed, the rate would be cut in half.

New speed cameras in place in Northwest

The Metropolitan Police Department on Monday deployed new speed cameras in the 2600 block of Wisconsin Avenue (northbound) and 4400 block of Reservoir Road (eastbound), along with three sites in Northeast and Southeast.

Tickets transmitted within the first 30 days will be warnings.

For more information on D.C.’s automated enforcement, visit tinyurl.com/dc-traffic-cameras.

Consecration planned for Greek cathedral

Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral will celebrate its consecration, or baptism, May 9 and 10.

The two-day event will include a grand banquet Saturday night at the Ritz-Carlton in Georgetown to celebrate the 2815 36th St. church’s 111-year history, then the consecration service at 9:15 a.m.

Sunday, followed by a general reception on the grounds.

The officiating hierarchs and clergy will include His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America, primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America, and His Grace Bishop Andonios of Phasiane, chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, among others, according to a news release.

Correction

In the April 29 issue, an article on the West Dupont liquor license moratorium stated incorrectly that it was due to expire May 17 barring a request for its renewal. In fact, the current rules will remain in place through September due to the Dupont Circle advisory neighborhood commission’s previous request for a temporary extension.

The Current regrets the error.

As a matter of policy, The Current corrects all errors of substance. To report an error, call the managing editor at 202-567-2011.

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Watergate residents facing disruptions, seeking answers after garage collapse

By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

Watergate residents are looking for elusive answers after part of the complex’s parking garage collapsed Friday morning, injuring two people, cutting off utilities, closing surrounding streets, stranding residents’ cars and indefinitely suspending access to some of their parking.

The abrupt collapse affected about 7,500 square feet of the garage at 2600 Virginia Ave., injuring two people and damaging or destroying about 30 cars, according to media reports. It also severed pipes and ducts, which in turn flooded some businesses and forced others — along with the West End Interim Library — to close. In front of the complex, Virginia Avenue is also closed.

According to advisory neighborhood commissioner William Kennedy Smith, work was taking place to expand the Watergate Hotel’s underground ballroom near the site of the collapse at the time of the

incident. The two people hurt when the area’s plaza “pancaked” into the two underground levels were construction workers, who suffered minor injuries.

The $125 million project to renovate the hotel, which was controversial among Watergate residents, has been going on since last spring, said Smith.

The Watergate was completed in 1971 as a single project with three residential buildings, two office buildings and the hotel. Although the buildings now have different owners, they share their underground garage, leaving many residents without access to their spaces this week due to structural concerns, mud and street closures. And the water, heat and air conditioning were out of service until Monday night.

“This has happened close to people’s homes, it’s impacted their work life, it’s created a good deal of anxiety to people and it’s obviously disrupted their basic services,” Smith said.

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Kennedy Center in the hope of securing temporary parking for Watergate residents until their garage is deemed to be safe. As of yesterday evening, a number of residents still didn’t have access even to undamaged cars in the garage, he said, and only a few have been allowed to resume parking there.

Some residents — especially the elderly — have been particularly affected by the loss of on-site retail and the CVS Pharmacy they rely on, compounded by the closures of the

street and garage. “People were cut off from their cars, cut off from the neighborhood, so that was a big issue,” he said.

Some businesses are preparing to reopen; the library “will be closed until further notice,” a note on the West End branch’s Web page read last night.

But besides the inconvenience, Smith said residents want to be sure they’re safe. “There’s a general sense of concern about whether or not this is limited, whether or not there’s risk

of further collapse and what might be the potential cause of this, whether that’s clearly understood,” said Smith.

He did note that construction crews recently working at the Watergate West building installed braces in the garage to hold up the weight of their equipment, which did not occur near the hotel site. The D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs is investigating the collapse, and no conclusions had been finalized by The Current’s deadline.

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Wesley Heights / Foxhall

â&#x2013; Friendship Heights PSA 202

Burglary â&#x2013; 4100-4199 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 1:23 a.m. May 1.

Burglary â&#x2013; 4500-4513 block, 46th St.; 5:58 p.m. April 27.

Theft â&#x2013; 2103-2199 block, Foxhall Road; 2:55 p.m. April 27.

psa 202

Tenleytown / AU Park

â&#x2013; 4100-4199 block, Fordham Road; 8:18 a.m. April 30. â&#x2013; 4443-4464 block, MacArthur Blvd.; 8:21 p.m. April 30. â&#x2013; 4700-4799 block, Sedgwick St.; 5:26 p.m. May 3.

Theft from auto â&#x2013; 4100-4199 block, Fordham Road; 7:30 a.m. April 30.

psa PSA 206 206

â&#x2013; georgetown / burleith

Robbery â&#x2013; 1200-1230 block, 34th St.; 3:25 a.m. May 3 (with knife).

Burglary â&#x2013; 1000-1099 block, Thomas Jefferson St.; 9:25 a.m. April 27. â&#x2013; 1600-1699 block, 36th St.; 7:06 a.m. April 30.

Theft â&#x2013; 3200-3275 block, M St.; 1:17 p.m. April 27. â&#x2013; 3600-3699 block, O St.; 3:08 p.m. April 28. â&#x2013; 3600-3699 block, O St.; 3:47 p.m. April 28. â&#x2013; 3600-3699 block, O St.; 7:33 p.m. April 28. â&#x2013; 1224-1299 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 10:49 a.m. April 29. â&#x2013; 1000-1025 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 7:06 p.m. April 29. â&#x2013; 1020-1199 block, 33rd St.; 8:20 p.m. April 29. â&#x2013; 3276-3299 block, M St.; 6 p.m. April 30. â&#x2013; 3000-3049 block, M St.; 5:30 p.m. May 1. â&#x2013; 2800-2899 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 6:36 a.m. May 2. â&#x2013; 2900-2999 block, K St.; 12:25 p.m. May 3.

Theft from auto â&#x2013; 1300-1327 block, 27th St.; 7:19 p.m. May 3.

psa PSA 207 207

â&#x2013; foggy bottom / west end

Robbery â&#x2013; 1100-1199 block, 19th St.; 1:50 a.m. April 29. â&#x2013; 1500-1599 block, L St.; 5:57 p.m. April 30.

Assault with a dangerous weapon â&#x2013; 17th and K streets; 2 a.m.

May 2. â&#x2013; 1900-1999 block, K St.; 4 a.m. May 2 (with knife).

Motor vehicle theft â&#x2013; 1900-1999 block, G St.; 10:03 p.m. April 27.

Theft â&#x2013; 1100-1199 block, 19th St.; 11:11 a.m. April 27. â&#x2013; 2200-2299 block, I St.; 2:35 p.m. April 27. â&#x2013; 2200-2299 block, I St.; 4:51 p.m. April 27. â&#x2013; 1000-1099 block, 15th St.; 5:10 p.m. April 27. â&#x2013; 900-915 block, New Hampshire Ave.; 6:35 p.m. April 27. â&#x2013; 1200-1299 block, 24th St.; 9:34 a.m. April 28. â&#x2013; 2100-2199 block, Pennsylva-

nia Ave.; 2:48 p.m. April 28. â&#x2013; 2000-2099 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 2:31 p.m. April 29. â&#x2013; L and 15th streets; 10:47 p.m. April 29. â&#x2013; 1000-1099 block, Connecticut Ave.; 7:21 p.m. April 30. â&#x2013; 1000-1099 block, Vermont Ave.; 11:50 p.m. April 30. â&#x2013; 500-599 block, 23rd St.; 9:27 a.m. May 1. â&#x2013; 2200-2299 block, M St.; 10:21 a.m. May 1. â&#x2013; 1400-1499 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 11:39 a.m. May 1. â&#x2013; 1100-1129 block, Connecticut Ave.; 11:58 a.m. May 1. â&#x2013; 1800-1899 block, L St.; 1:19 p.m. May 1. â&#x2013; 1400-1433 block, K St.; 1:50 p.m. May 1. â&#x2013; 2100-2499 block, K St.; 3:52 p.m. May 1. â&#x2013; 1500-1599 block, K St.; 4:33 p.m. May 1. â&#x2013; 2100-2199 block, E St.; 9:53 a.m. May 2. â&#x2013; 1709-1799 block, New York Ave.; 10:44 a.m. May 2. â&#x2013; 2300-2399 block, G St.; 12:38 p.m. May 2.

Theft from auto â&#x2013; 1100-1199 block, 14th St.; 3:40 a.m. May 3.

psa 208

â&#x2013; sheridan-kalorama PSA 208

dupont circle

Robbery â&#x2013; 1500-1599 block, P St.; 3:30 a.m. April 30.

Burglary â&#x2013; 1300-1399 block, 18th St.; 10:11 a.m. April 27. â&#x2013; 1500-1549 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 2:25 a.m. May 1.

Theft â&#x2013; 1300-1348 block, New Hampshire Ave.; 4:41 p.m. April 27. â&#x2013; 1500-1599 block, P St.; 9:52 a.m. April 28. â&#x2013; 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 1:22 p.m. April 28. â&#x2013; 1320-1399 block, 15th St.; 11:23 p.m. April 28. â&#x2013; 2100-2199 block, P St.; 3:45 p.m. April 29. â&#x2013; 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 4:57 p.m. April 29. â&#x2013; 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 5 p.m. April 29. â&#x2013; 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 5:30 p.m. April 29. â&#x2013; 1400-1499 block, P St.; 4:26 p.m. April 30. â&#x2013; 1400-1499 block, P St.; 11:23 p.m. May 1. â&#x2013; 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 2:45 p.m. May 2. â&#x2013; 1200-1219 block, Connecticut Ave.; 8:48 p.m. May 2. â&#x2013; 2100-2199 block, P St.; 9:48 p.m. May 2. â&#x2013; 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 3:50 a.m. May 3.

Theft from auto â&#x2013; 1700-1799 block, 20th St.; 4:40 p.m. April 27. â&#x2013; 1900-1999 block, S St.; 11:08 p.m. April 28.

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DUMBARTON MARKET: Teens in museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design program construct seating, signage

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Fine Arts, pays to details as minute as the type of window frame.

The property owner is now asking the board to retroactively authorize the changes and to allow the half-completed work to be finished.

Residents and commissioners at Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting expressed disgust at the idea. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s absolutely horrendous,â&#x20AC;? said commissioner Jeff Jones. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What is this applicant thinking by even trying to propose this, taking our time and the neighborsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; time up by taking us through this? Why donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t they just stop this silliness?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for direction from the Old Georgetown Board,â&#x20AC;? replied Georgetown architect Rich Markus, who was hired by the owner after the stop-work order was issued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to get a lot of direction,â&#x20AC;? said Jones.

Tom Luebke, secretary to the Fine Arts Commission, told The Current in January that at least some of the alterations were unambiguously incompatible with the historic district. The Old Georgetown Board is scheduled to review the case tomorrow and has ordered property owners to undo changes carried out without permits. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is one of the most egregious violations of process weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen in a long time,â&#x20AC;? Luebke said at the time.

Markus said the owner â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Alla Bakhtina of Chevy Chase, Md. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t entirely ignored the law. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was actually in the permit process, with a different architect and different people, and at one point they started construction without a permit in hand,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Bakhtina has said previously that the project began as emergency repair work brought about by a burst pipe, unstable brickwork and shoddy electrical equipment. But commissioners and residents took issue with the project as much as the process. â&#x20AC;&#x153;ANC 2E believes the extent of the unpermitted work severely damages the historic character of this important colonial revival property,â&#x20AC;? the commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolution states. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These egregious and severely damaging proposed changes to the historic character of 3107 Dumbarton, NW are completely void of any respect toward the Georgetown Historic District.â&#x20AC;?

Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans also addressed the issue at the commission meeting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You cannot, without a building permit, anywhere in this city â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially in Georgetown â&#x20AC;&#x201D; put up stucco and get away with it,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just an activity that cannot take place.â&#x20AC;?

Evans said at the meeting that he will ask the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, which governs building permits, to order 3107 Dumbarton restored to its previous condition. His spokesperson, Tom Lipinsky, told The Current yesterday that Evans plans to send a letter this week.

pants gathered at the Petworth Library last Saturday afternoon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We cannot thank you all enough for putting your time and hard work into the products we received today.â&#x20AC;?

Participants were glad to see patrons sitting on their chairs made of milk crates and benches made of recycling bins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was pretty nice watching people use what we built,â&#x20AC;? said one

young man who took part in the program.

The teenagersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work also happened to be showcased on a particularly busy Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today we had over 600 patrons attend,â&#x20AC;? Klosowski said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We usually cap out around 300, so this was a fantastic starting day for us.â&#x20AC;?

According to the National Building Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s executive director, Chase Rynd, events like Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show how his organization gives

back to the city it calls home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nothing demonstrates our commitment to Washington, D.C., more than our teen programs, and one of them in particular â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Design Apprenticeship Program â&#x20AC;&#x201D; happens to be my favorite,â&#x20AC;? he said at the library gathering.

The apprenticeship program takes place on Saturdays during the spring and fall academic semesters each year, according to the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. As many as 30 middle

and high school students between the ages of 13 and 18 participate, from different schools in the D.C. metro area. The students receive a design challenge and collaborate with various professionals to complete their projects.

Previous projects have yielded emergency relief shelters for natural disasters around the world as well as trash and recycling receptacles that continue to be used at the Building Museum.

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In Your Neighborhood ANC 2E ANC 2E Georgetown â&#x2013; Georgetown / cloisters Cloisters burleith / hillandale At the commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s May 4 meeting: â&#x2013; Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans discussed issues affecting the District in general and Georgetown in particular and fielded questions from the community. â&#x2013; commissioners voted 8-0 to request that the D.C. Council shift modernization funds for HydeAddison Elementary from the 2017 fiscal year to 2016. â&#x2013; Melvin Gresham, the Metropolitan Police Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2nd District commander, and Roland Hoyle, the new police service area lieutenant for Georgetown, introduced themselves to the community. Hoyle reported on two recent armed robberies: On Reservoir Road, a gunman jumped from a car and robbed a pedestrian; and near Wisconsin Avenue and Q Street, a man with a knife robbed a club patron who was waiting in line to enter. â&#x2013; commissioners voted 8-0 to endorse a public space application to widen a curb cut at 3000 M St. from 22 feet to 24 feet, which would allow a second loading berth at the apartment project there as requested by neighbors. â&#x2013; commissioners voted 8-0 to support the Lawyers Have Heart 5K and 10K race, which will take place on Saturday, June 13. There will be temporary closures of the Whitehurst Freeway and part of K Street, and races will begin and end at a staging area near the Washington Harbour.

Unlike in past years, the route wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t affect M Street or Canal Road. â&#x2013; commissioners voted 8-0 to support an application by the West Side

Club for picnics in Volta Park. â&#x2013; commissioners voted 8-0 to amend their voluntary agreement with L2 Lounge, 3315 Cadyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alley, to allow dancing in designated areas. â&#x2013; commissioners voted 8-0 to raise no objection to a 10-year campus plan for the Center for Hellenic Studies, 3100 Whitehaven St., which is located across Dumbarton Oaks Park from the rest of Georgetown but still falls within the commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jurisdiction and the Georgetown Historic District. Officials at the center said their campus is screened with trees and hard to see from the street, and that their expansion plans are modest. â&#x2013; commissioners voted 8-0 to support a Board of Zoning Adjustment application for a rear addition at 2907 P St. that would exceed the siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lot occupancy requirements. â&#x2013; commissioners voted 8-0 to oppose an Old Georgetown Board application to allow a series of renovations at 3107 Dumbarton St. that began without a permit. Commissioners asked the board to order a reversal to the work. â&#x2013; commissioners voted 8-0 to ask the D.C. Office of Administrative Hearings to â&#x20AC;&#x153;impose the maximum possible sanctionsâ&#x20AC;? on the owners of 3107 Dumbarton St. and 3045 P St., where work was carried out without permits. â&#x2013; commissioners voted 8-0 to raise no objection to an Old Georgetown Board application for alterations to the front of 1351 Wisconsin Ave. â&#x2013; commissioners voted 8-0 to oppose a Historic Preservation Review Board application for picnic tables at 1529 Wisconsin Ave. because they felt the plans lacked adequate detail. They also asked the Department of Consumer and Regu-

latory Affairs and the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department to review the proposed emergency egress. â&#x2013; commissioners took no action on an Old Georgetown Board application for storefront alterations and new signage for Club Monaco, 3925 M St., because the applicant didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attend the meeting or submit plans to the commission. â&#x2013; commissioners voted 6-1 to oppose the proposed demolition and replacement of a 1980 home at 1609 31st St. The majority of the commission said it would be bad precedent to remove even a non-historic home from Georgetown, and also noted that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of an eight-home subdivision of similar homes. The homeowner said the house has structural issues and that she would like a different layout to better accommodate a family. Commissioner Monica Roache opposed the resolution, and Reed Howard abstained.

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

ANC 3B ANCPark 3B Glover

Citizens Association of Georgetown

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Exploring Urban Treasuresâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that subtitle caught my attention this week, as I think it might well catch yours. The Georgetown Garden Club has played a major part in the charm of Georgetown since the organization was formed in 1924. We all benefit from the dedication of members who add to the beauty of our community. In particular, over the last years the club has been instrumental in improving our parks and public spaces and helping related organizations, including Book Hill, the Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy, Georgetown Waterfront Park, Montrose Park, Rose Park, the Student Conservation Association, Trees for Georgetown, Tudor Place and Volta Park. Thank you.

This month, and I believe for the first time, the garden club members have published a wonderful book full of Georgetown gardens. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gardens in Georgetown: Exploring Urban Treasuresâ&#x20AC;? is itself a treasure thanks to Edith Nalle Schaferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s text and Jenny Gormanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photography. A bit of text from the foreword by Lee Harrison Child: â&#x20AC;&#x153; â&#x20AC;Ś through the vine covered gates, down the moss laden paths, around the fountains and pools, beneath the river birches and effervescent crape myrtles. Follow the walkways, feel the dappled light, smell the sweet box.â&#x20AC;? Doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that make you want to peer through open garden gates and poke your head over a fence as you walk through our streets?

This Saturday, May 9, you can actually walk into and view eight neighborhood gardens. The 87th Georgetown Garden Tour will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ticket and garden information is at georgetowngardenclubdc.org.

One last comment. As most of you know, the Citizens Association of Georgetown has a Public Safety Program of which we are proud.

However, there is more our organization can do to keep our community safe if and when funds are available. Last week Bill Dean of M.C. Dean Inc. pledged to support the installation of a number of new cameras, along with their yearly maintenance. This is a great gift to the program and to the community, and we thank Bill. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pamla Moore

â&#x2013; Glover Park / Cathedral heights

The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at Stoddert Elementary School and Glover Park Community Center, 4001 Calvert St. NW. Agenda items include: â&#x2013; police report, including an explanation of Metropolitan Police Department services available to residents when they leave town for extended periods of time. â&#x2013; presentation by Johanna Shreve,

chief tenant advocate, about her agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s services for renters in the District. â&#x2013; update on the status of the GloverArchbold Park sewer rehabilitation project. â&#x2013; update on funding for Wilson High School. â&#x2013; update on a proposed bike lane through Glover Park on Tunlaw Road and 37th Street. â&#x2013; open forum.

For details, email info@anc3b. org or visit anc3b.org.

ANC 3C ANC 3C Cleveland Park â&#x2013; cleveland park / woodley Park Woodley Park massachusetts avenue heights Massachusetts Avenue Heights Cathedral Heights The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 18, at the 2nd District Police Headquarters, 3320 Idaho Ave. NW. For details, visit anc3c.org.

ANC 3D ANCValley 3D Spring â&#x2013; spring valley / wesley heights Wesley Heights palisades / kent / foxhall

The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, in Conference Room 2, Sibley Memorial

Hospital Medical Building, 5215 Loughboro Road NW. Agenda items include: â&#x2013; police report. â&#x2013; presentation on the Palisades Recreation Center. â&#x2013; community concerns. â&#x2013; consideration of a Board of Zoning Adjustment application for a special exception at 5435 Sherier Place from minimum lot dimension and rear-yard requirements to permit a rear one-story addition. â&#x2013; consideration of Alcoholic Beverage Control renewal applications for liquor licenses at Mac Market & Deli, Revna Market & Deli, Bassinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MacArthur Liquors, Ace Fine Beverages, Lee Tower Market and Wagshalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Liquor & Deli. â&#x2013; consideration of a resolution regarding noncompliance with the 2010 campus plan for the George Washington University Mount Vernon Campus. â&#x2013; consideration of a resolution on the 3400 block of 43rd St. â&#x2013; comments on the proposed PepcoExelon merger by Robert Robinson of the Grid 2.0 Working Group and DC Solar United Neighborhoods.

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A Metro mess in Van Ness

Metro’s community outreach about its three-year closure of the Van Ness/ UDC station’s western entrance to replace escalators was practically nonexistent — so lacking, in fact, that even a high-ranking D.C. Department of Transportation official was uninformed.

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority officials say they told the community of their plans a year and a half ago, when they were working on a simpler effort to update the east-side escalators. But residents contend that the notice was little more than an off-hand mention that eventually the work would have to extend across the street.

Matthew Marcou, deputy associate director of the Transportation Department, spoke out at a community meeting on the issue last week, saying he was disturbed to just be learning about the plans, which called for a May 5 closure. He promised to put a hold on Metro’s application to use public space outside the station for its work while resident concerns are addressed.

The main issue is the impact on pedestrians, many of whom already must cross Connecticut Avenue a few blocks north of the Metro entrance because construction on the Park Van Ness project has closed the east-side sidewalk there, at least through the end of 2015. To access Metro, these folks will now have to cross twice, impacting both pedestrian safety and traffic flow.

We imagine these troubles could have been addressed had Metro taken the time to inform stakeholders of its plans a few months in advance. Mr. Marcou said transportation officials could look at a possible lane closure or other measure to make room for pedestrians, but Metro says there’s little time now for delay: Van Ness is just one in a long line of sites due for escalator replacement, and the custom parts it requires are in the works, so putting the project on hold to move ahead with another station is unfeasible.

Yet had Metro sent anyone with decision-making authority to the meeting, the official might have eased community concern by agreeing on the spot to a brief delay while the agency works with the Transportation Department to address the pedestrian issues. The time could be made up if residents agreed to a few weekend-long closures of the station — which in some instances can make up for a whole month of overnight construction.

We hope Metro officials will try to reach a compromise as they work with city authorities to identify a new start date for the on-site work.

Preservation problems

The Historic Preservation Review Board recently scuttled Emory United Methodist Church’s painstakingly developed plan to add affordable housing and homeless and community services to its Georgia Avenue building.

Faced with a last-minute landmark application, board members said they simply couldn’t ignore the significance of the church building, and once they deemed the site a historic landmark they found the plans incompatible. Now, even if congregation leaders are able to rework the scheme, the financing is likely to be lost. And the result is a real loss for the community.

Emory was close to completing the building permit process and had moved out of its site several months ago, preparing to add 81 units for families making less than 60 percent of the area median income, 18 units of permanent supportive housing for the chronically homeless, a restaurant for culinary training and two other neighborhood-serving shops.

We don’t fault the board members for voting as they did. The members are required by law to consider every landmark nomination submitted for a property whose owner has a raze or building permit pending. And the amount of time, money and effort that went into those development plans are not factors within their purview. But in this particular case, we think the city should step in to salvage the project.

In the short term, a team made up of representatives from the city’s preservation, economic development and religious affairs offices could work with the church to develop a plan that’s palatable to the preservation board and can be approved quickly (in hopes of restoring that funding).

The church still has the option to appeal to the Mayor’s Agent for Historic Preservation, who can reverse a preservation board decision for a “project of special merit.” But that might not be optimal if there are other ways to keep the project viable with minor changes to the plans. The goal here should be to get this development back on track as soon as possible.

In the long term, officials should be looking at whether there’s a way to prevent a similar situation from arising in the future. Certainly preservation must get its due, but it’s unfair for an organization — a nonprofit like a church, especially — to lose years of work and lots of money because of a last-minute bid to landmark a site. It’s a thorny issue with no obvious solution, but with effort the process surely can be improved.

The Current

Spring buds and duds …

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t’s spring and a lot of things are blooming in Washington — except democracy.

Three DC Vote activists were arrested last Thursday after they unfurled a D.C. flag in the balcony of the House of Representatives and shouted “D.C. Vote!”

The three were protesting the House vote to rescind local legislation that would extend protections to workers whose employers might discriminate against them for using birth control or other reproductive health care.

Never mind that the Senate was unlikely to (and didn’t) pass it before a deadline on Monday; it was an intrusion into local home rule because D.C. is denied full voting rights in Congress.

The demonstrators — Rosalind Conn Cohen, Michael S. Bolton and James L. Jones — were charged with disruption of Congress. DC Vote issued a statement saying city residents “will not sit quietly by and allow Congress to overturn laws by our locally elected legislature. … We are outraged by the action, but have no way to register our ‘no’ vote in Congress but through protest.”

Late last week, the White House released a statement condemning the House vote. Even if the measure passed the Senate, officials said, President Barack Obama would be advised to veto it. In addition to concerns about discrimination against employees, the White House said the measure “also would have the unacceptable effect of undermining the will of the people of the District of Columbia citizens.”

■ Blooming economy. The breathless pace of development and growth in the District has slowed somewhat, but the city’s economic engines keep churning.

A new report from Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey DeWitt says there were 15,900 more jobs in the District in February compared to February a year ago, a growth of 2.1 percent. About 1,300 of those jobs were in the leisure and hospitality sectors. Even the federal government here gained 1,000 jobs compared to a year ago.

This February, there were 297 condos sold, a 3 percent decline from a year ago. But median prices for condos rose 12.6 percent. (The median for singlefamily homes rose 6.3 percent.)

And jobless claims fell 6 percent compared to a year ago, a sign of better employment.

■ $$$ and the national parks. America’s national parks may be hurting for budget money themselves, but they do a lot for the economies where they are located.

Across the capital region, the National Park Service accounted for 38 million visitors in 2014 and helped contribute $1.4 billion to the region’s econo-

my. An agency report said it generated 14,957 jobs.

In a news release, regional director Bob Vogel said the Park Service returns $10 to the economy for every $1 it invests in the area. The study was a peerreviewed visitor spending analysis by U.S. Geological Survey economists Catherine Cullinane Thomas and Christopher Huber, along with economist Lynne Koontz of the Park Service.

■ Messing with Metro. A key House committee has sliced $75 million from the annual appropriation to help fund the Metro system in the region.

Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., told Roll Call and other media that his transportation subcommittee was getting a lot of heat for the cut. He emphasized that it’s early in the budget process and the cuts might change.

The entire Washington area delegation — including new Republican member Barbara Comstock of Virginia — issued a joint statement condemning the cut.

“More than half of Metro’s rush hour passengers are federal workers, and the federal government cannot operate without Metro,” D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton noted.

Under a long-standing regional agreement reached in 2009, the federal government has contributed $150 million a year to Metro, and Maryland, Virginia and the District each contribute $50 million a year. “Providing anything less than the federal commitment of $150 million would jeopardize rider safety,” the regional members of Congress said in their statement.

■ A final word. Sad news came this week with the death from pneumonia of Skip Coburn, whose life exemplified my frequent saying that “local Washington is only as good as the people active in it.” Coburn was 70. A requiem Mass was held this past Saturday.

For the past 12 years, Dick Edward “Skip” Coburn was executive director of the D.C. Nightlife Association, explaining to reporters and countless citizen groups the ins and outs of that business. He did it with passion, good humor and informed advocacy.

He came to D.C. advocacy after a 24-year Air Force career, retiring as a lieutenant colonel.

Coburn formerly worked for Ward 6 D.C. Council member Sharon Ambrose. “Those who knew Skip,” Ambrose wrote in the Hill Rag, “know he was something of a character. Often his enthusiasm for an idea or a project was so intense it led to hours of research and investigation and reams of paper spilling out of printers and copiers to be shared with whomever he could buttonhole.”

Tom Sherwood, a Southwest resident, is a political reporter for News 4.

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Notebook

Letters to the Editor FHA policies drove racial covenants

Thank you for your coverage of Prologue DC’s project “Mapping Segregation in Washington DC” [“Historians mapping segregation in the District,” April 15].

I fear the article, and perhaps our talk, gave the impression that racially restrictive covenants were primarily the result of inherent racist attitudes that were in keeping with the times. While certainly racial prejudice used to be far more acceptable, it was the Federal Housing Administration and the real estate industry that equated African-Americans with neighborhood instability and declining

property values.

From 1933 until 1950, the Federal Housing Administration maintained a policy of insuring loans almost exclusively for housing in whites-only neighborhoods.

Its manual directed that “inharmonious racial or nationality groups” not be mixed and that the agency ensure properties were occupied only “by the race for which they intended.” Restrictive covenants were therefore enacted by Realtors and homeowners largely as a means of maintaining the value of their houses.

Claims that African-American homebuyers destabilized previously all-white neighborhoods were largely based on reality due the policies of the FHA. These policies led to the self-fulfilling prophecy of white flight and plummeting property values in

mixed neighborhoods, and to such neighborhoods quickly becoming entirely black. While this does not excuse the behavior of individuals like Lena Hodge, who testified in court that she’d prefer a white criminal over any African-American as a neighbor, the institutional context for these comments is essential. For those interested, we are presenting our project at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library on June 17 at 6:30 p.m.

Please note as well that there is a factual error in your article.

Frederic and Lena Hodge did not live next door to James and Mary Hurd, the couple they sued for violating a restrictive covenant.

The Hurds purchased the house at 116 Bryant St. NW. The Hodges lived at 136 Bryant.

Sarah Shoenfeld Prologue DC

The Current

Letters to the Editor Lax enforcement of the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s noise ordinances by the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration and the Metropolitan Police Department has diminished the quality of life of the West Dupont neighborhood for the past decade. That was the topic of a lengthy discussion at one of the meetings convened by advisory neighborhood commissioner Daniel Warwick, whose working group has proposed eliminating the west Dupont Circle liquor license moratorium [â&#x20AC;&#x153;Proposal to end moratorium aired for west Dupont Circle,â&#x20AC;?

April 22]. The problem is that D.C. does not limit the location of nightclubs or prevent restaurants from morphing into nightclubs.

Well over 300 residential units face and abut the Marrakech Restaurant and The Fireplace nightclub in West Dupont. At least three other multifamily buildings and three hotels are within the radius of a block. But settlement agreements with those establishments and feckless enforcement have failed to restore peace, order and quiet to neighborhood. By recommending removal of the cap on moratorium on taverns, commissioners on the working group â&#x20AC;&#x201D; purportedly the elected officials with the closest ties to citizens â&#x20AC;&#x201D; failed to respect their constituentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; interests.

The West Dupont moratorium on taverns should remain in place.

Why let that genie out of the bottle before the long-standing problems with the regulation of nightclubs and taverns are resolved? John Hammond

close the stationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s west entrance now, Metro will force pedestrians to cross Connecticut a second time, back from west to east, to enter the station.

Connecticut Avenue is a major commuter artery, with six lanes of traffic carrying 37,000 vehicles daily, according to D.C. Department of Transportation estimates.

Crossing once during rush hour is risky enough. Requiring it twice within two blocks is irresponsible and dangerous, to say nothing of the impact on traffic flow along Connecticut itself.

There are alternatives. The escalator project could be postponed for eight months until the sidewalk reopens. Metro has also said that â&#x20AC;&#x153;it would be technically possible to proceed with the escalator replacement without closing the west entrance.â&#x20AC;? Either solution would eliminate the need for pedestrians to re-cross Connecticut Avenue, but Metro has rejected both for fear that changes to the project now will incur additional costs. As the recipient of hundreds of millions of dollars in public subsidies, Metro has a duty to serve the public interest; it should not sacrifice public safety to save itself from cost overruns that are the result of its own poor planning.

Somewhat belatedly, Metro has asked the D.C. Department of Transportation and Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3F to explore measures to ensure public safety during the Van Ness Metro escalator project. We are happy to do so. In the meantime, however, Metroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interim general manager, Jack Requa, should postpone closing the west entrance of the Van Ness Metro station, at least until the sidewalk on the east side reopens or some other solution is agreed upon.

Malachy Nugent

Dupont Circle

Commissioner, ANC 3F06

Keep West Dupont tavern limits in place

Metro should delay Georgetown needs closing station entry new parking rules The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority recently announced that it will close the west entrance of the Van Ness Metro station for up to three years while it replaces escalators.

Because a sidewalk on the east side of Connecticut Avenue is already closed, shutting the Metro stationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s west entrance now will endanger pedestrians and increase traffic congestion along Connecticut.

The Park Van Ness construction project in Van Ness has closed the public sidewalk to all pedestrian traffic, forcing pedestrians to cross Connecticut Avenue from east to west to reach the Van Ness Metro station. By choosing to

The D.C. government has implemented â&#x20AC;&#x153;resident onlyâ&#x20AC;? permit parking (together with permanent visitor parking passes) for many residential neighborhoods.

In those neighborhoods, one side of the street is available only to residents who have permits from within the same ward, while the other side offers a two-hour grace period to non-residents. Georgetown, however, is still mired in a seemingly never-ending dispute between residents and business interests over who should be allowed to park on our residential streets [â&#x20AC;&#x153;Agency floats parking options for Georgetown, April 8].

It all started back in 1976, when the Georgetown Association

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of Businessmen sued the District to prevent it from implementing the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Residential Parking Program. A similar suit filed in Arlington, Va., was placed on a fast judicial track.

In 1977, the Supreme Court held that Arlington had every right to discriminate against non-residents and to restrict residential streets for parking by residents only. As a result, the Georgetown suit was dismissed, and the right of residents to have their streets used solely for residential purposes was beyond further legal challenge.

Ten years later in 1986, after an extensive study, the District issued a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Georgetown Parking Planâ&#x20AC;? in which it stated: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is well established District policy that public parking spaces abutting residential land uses should be available for use by the residents; while public parking spaces abutting commercial or government buildings should be available for people going to those buildings.â&#x20AC;? That plan, however, was thwarted by business interests and never implemented.

Now, almost 30 years later, Georgetown merchants still argue that their customers, employees and patrons should have free parking on our seriously overcrowded residential streets. Consequently, residents are still saddled with a system of two-hour unlimited parking to accommodate free business parking. This situation is no longer tenable for those of us who actually live here.

The Georgetown business district has more than 3,800 parking spaces in commercial buildings and almost 1,000 parking meters on the street, which, together with public transportation are fully sufficient to accommodate any and all business activities in Georgetown.

In my view, there is only one acceptable option for residential Georgetown and that is for â&#x20AC;&#x153;permit-only residential parking.â&#x20AC;?

Under established D.C. policy, the Transportation Department is not empowered to determine some ephemeral â&#x20AC;&#x153;optimum balanceâ&#x20AC;? for business parking on our residential streets. Business parking should be confined to the commercial districts where it belongs.

The District has established permit-only residential parking elsewhere in the city, and it is high time that residents of Georgetown are accorded the same rights. Relatives, friends, repairmen and babysitters may easily be accommodated by one permanent guest pass per household and the ability to obtain additional guest passes online.

Don W. Crockett Georgetown

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Spotlight on Schools British School of Washington

The Year 3 children of BSW had a fantastic chocolate and smoothie sale to raise money for the Rainforest Trust. We had the sale in the school cafeteria because we were raising money to save the animals in the Sumatra rain forest.

Before the students set up the sale, they had to experience how chocolates are made. We drove to a chocolate factory in Rockville where we learnt new chocolate recipes. We found out lots of information that helped us prepare for our sale. All of the goodies sold were tasted by us first and some needed improvement before they were ready to sell.

Two members of Jamba Juice, who sell delicious smoothies in their Dupont Circle branch, came to our spectacular sale. For one week Jamba Juice has promised to give all the money from selling the two winning smoothies to the Rainforest Trust.

Jesse, a member of Rainforest Trust, was also invited to the sale.

He described the sale and his experience as â&#x20AC;&#x153;amazing, inspiring and delicious.â&#x20AC;? Jai and Emma were happy to receive a $2 bill from

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Jesse for selling him their homemade chocolate treats.

You also have an opportunity to save the rain forest like the Year 3 children at BSW. You can have a lemonade stand, wash cars or dogs and much more. So far Year 3 has raised over $600 (excluding Jamba Juiceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contribution). How much will you raise? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sador Derege, Year 3 Nottingham (second-grader)

Edmund Burke School

Clubs are a fun way to spend a free period, and give you a chance to go somewhere other than a grade meeting, assembly or your homeroom. Clubs can be formed by students and/or faculty, and focus on virtually any subject.

You can join any club, and you can join as many as you want (though four is the advised number). Club subjects vary from raising money for animal rights to arranging the yearbook or even playing Super Smash Bros. on a Wii. Clubs can also occur during lunch, like Meatless Monday.

Sometimes clubs have announcements, which are shared at assembly or homeroom. The announcement can be about a new location, an upcoming event or project, or it can be to recruit new members.

Club names can change, and a clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name is based on the subject it focuses on. The success of a club depends on whether the organizer wants to keep it, and the number of members. Clubs are a great way to make friends, have fun and learn new things. It does not matter what type of club it is, be it just for fun or to raise money and awareness. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Felix Beuker, seventh-grader

The Field School

Last Thursday at The Field School was Autism Awareness Day, in which students wore blue to help the fight against autism and were shown a video about the disorder.

Autism can impair communication and emotions in children and adults.

Also last week, the JV baseball team played its last game against Wakefield but sadly lost by a lot.

We had a three-day weekend because Friday was a day off.

Prom, which is open to all students, took place on Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Will Sherwood, seventh-grader

Jewish Primary Day School of the Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Capital

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celebrated Yom Haâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Atzmaut in similar festive ways. The teachers ran different stations that all related in some way to Israel. The students rotated through each station. They were really fun. They included feeding animals in a petting zoo, participating in different sports activities such as Gaga and an obstacle course, creating an edible map of Israel, writing cards, doing an art project and much more. At the end of the day, the entire school gathered in the gym to reflect on the day. As a closing activity, all of the students and many teachers danced traditional Israeli dances. Everyone had a great time! â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Camille Aliaga, Sarah Baron, Dino Becker, Eliav Binstock, Eliana Boyar, Adiv Brooks-Rubin, Jonah Daniel, Mayer Frenkel, Jacob Gersch, Miriam KanterGoodell, Itay Karni, Shalvah Lazarus, Mitchell Lederman, Gabi Milkman, Rafi Shore, Josie Silverberg, Batya Sperling-Milner, William Zimmet and Yotam Zisenwine, second-graders

Key Elementary

The Key School Mega Yard Sale was on April 25. The idea for a big yard sale all started with the PTAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Public Relations & Development Committee this past fall. The members decided to combine this event with our Earth Day activities because they wanted to help the Earth by selling and passing along items families no longer used. They figured doing this would also make some money for the PTA to help with lots of activities like field trips.

They started advertising two months ago. They accepted items for five days. So many items came in: furniture, great books, toys, baby items, sports items, a punching bag, roller skates, ice skates, home goods and even perfume. They set up in one day and then had the sale. Items that werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sold were gifted to Amvets, Baby Love and the Palisades Library. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parents, friends and neighbors

came out to shop,â&#x20AC;? said committee co-chair Karen Kelliher. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We even had shoppers lined up at the door before we opened! It was great to see the wider community support for this first-ever event at Key.â&#x20AC;?

Parent volunteers and Key families came out in droves. Overall the sale was a mega success! We spoke to a couple of third- and fourthgraders, and they all agreed that they would recommend it to friends and they would like the PTA to do it again next year. They also bought something, adding to the success. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Damian Kelliher, fourth-grader, and William Swift, third-grader

National Presbyterian School

Our musical, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peter Pan,â&#x20AC;? is really coming together. On Tuesday, April 28, we had a rehearsal starting at 9 a.m. We went over some scenes that needed a little bit of work and then did a run-through without costumes. We showed lots of expressions and did a great job. We took a quick run around outside, had a snack and came back in to get notes. Next, we had lunch and chatted with our friends outside, since the weather was gorgeous.

As I said, we had done a great job the first time, but the next runthrough we wanted to do even better since this was our last real rehearsal. We came back in and we were ready to be focused for the run-through with our costumes.

This time, the lighting, props and sound effects really came together.

We were amazing!

On April 29, for the in-school performance, we all seemed ready for the musical, and nerves might have even made the musical better.

We got so many compliments and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait for our opening night on April 30 and our other performance on May 1. Kudos to cast and crew! â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Cate Goodin, fifth-grader

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Cubs weather storm, surge to ISL title

By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer

Visitation softball’s batters brought thunder against Flint Hill on Thursday, with big swings scoring 12 runs. Their performance was complemented by the lightning thrown by Cubs senior pitcher Alee Burke, whose dominant performance allowed just one Huskies run.

But with the Cubs just three outs away from clinching the Independent School League banner, Mother Nature brought her own thunder, lightning and heavy rain, which suspended the game and denied Visitation the crown.

As it turns out, the weather only delayed the celebration.

On Monday, Visitation picked up where it left off against Flint Hill by pummeling Potomac School 11-0 in a fiveinning mercy rule decision to clinch the Cubs’ second straight regularseason ISL championship. That win made today’s 5:30 p.m. continuation of the Flint Hill game meaningless in the ISL standings.

“At Flint Hill they were really down,” said Cubs coach Mary Conlon. “We were on a roll and they

wanted to finish that game. It was tough and they were disappointed there. But they were ready [for Potomac School by Monday]. It always helps that it was senior day.”

The Cubs got those bad feelings from the Flint Hill game out of their system with the senior day traditions and festivities. They began on Sunday night, when the team’s under-

classmen covered the pitcher’s front yard in toilet paper — a team tradition — and wrapped Burke’s younger sister, Kayleigh, in a toilet paper cocoon.

“We’ve all gotten really close this year and it was really fun,” said sophomore catcher Olivia Garcia.

Then on Monday, the underclassmen prepared breakfast for the five

seniors — Burke, outfielder Caitlyn Fischer, outfielder Demia Lee, outfielder Mara Amatangelo and outfielder Grace Reid — and hung a banner outside of the Visitation athletics building to honor their graduating teammates.

The festivities didn’t distract the Cubs, instead helping them get in the right mindset to defeat Potomac School.

“The underclassmen get really excited about it, and the seniors are feeling really good about it,” Conlon said of senior day. “So that helped the play today.”

In Monday’s game, Burke slung seven strikeouts while backed by a strong defensive effort. On offense, the Cubs’ bats continued to sizzle. Sophomore first baseman Sydney Love-Baker led the team with four RBIs, shortstop Allie Clark had two RBIs, and four Cubs — Burke, Garcia, Reid and sophomore outfielder Maggie Lavoie — each notched one.

The Cubs blew the game open in the third inning when they scored six runs to run away with the contest.

Visitation will now turn its attention to the playoffs. The ISL tournament, with the championship game

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Visitation defeated Potomac School 11-0 to repeat as ISL champions. set for Flint Hill on Sunday, is up first, where the Cubs can secure an unshared league crown. Visitation will then enter the D.C. State Ath-

letic Association bracket the following week with a chance to win an elusive city title after losing in extra innings last year.

Wilson Tigers aim for DCSAA softball championship

By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer

Brian Kapur/The Current

Senior shortstop Hannah Thompson leads Wilson with 13 RBIs this season. She joins fellow seniors Alexis Coates and Nina Wiramidjaja as team captains this year.

Wilson has consistently dominated all comers in the D.C. Interscholastic Athletic Association softball league, claiming three of the last four championships, with the only loss suffered amid controversy in 2012.

This year, the Tigers are aiming at a higher goal: the D.C. State Athletic Association crown.

The Tigers have stated their case by bulldozing through their DCIAA counterparts — Cardozo, School Without Walls, Bell and H.D. Woodson — by a combined score of 67-4.

All of these games were decided via mercy rule, without reaching a full seven innings.

Despite the short contests, the Tigers’ thirdyear coach Karina Bond believes her team has improved its skills for tougher competition in the DCSAA post-season.

“Even with the quick games, they’re still working hard,” the coach said. “It’s a learning experience and we continue to grow, because we have always said that every game and every team is as good as anybody else, so you have to play at a high level.”

Bond has watched the program expand during her three seasons. When she first took over, she had nine players and had to coax two more to join. Last year she had 12 players, and this season, 27 girls tried out, allowing the school to set up a second team (effectively junior

varsity).

As the program has grown, it’s also begun to rack up wins against private schools. This year the Tigers have posted a 6-1 record in contests against the likes of Georgetown Day, Stone Ridge, Holy Child, Bullis, National Cathedral and Episcopal. Their lone out-ofconference loss was an 8-4 fall to Visitation in extra innings.

“Our season has gone really well,” said senior first baseman Nina Wiramidjaja. “We’ve been working really well and really hard.”

❝No matter if we are a public school, we can beat a private school.❞ — Wilson senior outfielder Alexis Coates The Tigers’ 9-5 win over Cathedral on April 24 was especially important, given the Eagles’ status as the defending DCSAA champions.

“It’s a confidence booster and it shows us that we can beat anyone; no matter if we are a public school, we can beat a private school,” said senior outfielder Alexis Coates.

The team has several potent bats, including senior shortstop Hannah Thompson, who has a team-high 13 RBIs; Wiramidjaja, who has 11; and sophomore catcher Sarah Thompson, who

has nine. Sophomore pitcher Nora Parisi also has seven RBIs, while freshman infielder Allie O’Brien has six. Senior utility player Emma Keyes, who has played an important defensive role, has also been a key bat in the lineup.

“My three captains are staying strong with their hitting — Sarah Thompson as well, and Nora is coming along,” said Bond, adding that junior utility player Eva Schulman has been “consistent with her bunting and hitting.”

The team also has a young nucleus in a pair of sophomores — catcher Thompson and Parisi on the mound. The second-year pitcher has 29 strikeouts on the season.

“Our pitching is amazing,” said Bond.

“Last year I had a freshman catcher and freshman pitcher, and they’re back and I’ll have them for four years. They’ve worked hard.

They play travel ball. They worked together a little bit in the fall and again in the winter.”

Bond has noticed an improvement in Parisi between her freshman and sophomore years.

“She’s gotten quicker and her agility is there,” the coach said. “She’s more aware of how to use her body and move her feet to get ground balls.”

And Bond noted that Thompson has a skill that most high school players don’t: “She can throw from her knees, which is rare.”

The squad’s three captains — Wiramidjaja, Thompson and Coates — have led the Tigers throughout the season.

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Northwest Sports WILSON: Tigers hope to capture DCSAA crown From Page 13

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We all bring very different energies to the table,â&#x20AC;? said Wiramidjaja. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alexis is our world-star athlete.

Hannah is like the mom of the team and working really hard to make

sure everyone is really happy.â&#x20AC;?

Added Thompson: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nina always has a positive attitude, and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always helping other people and is really encouraging.â&#x20AC;?

With the mix of talented youngsters and veteran leaders, the Tigers

Sports Desk Cathedral runner breaks records

National Cathedral Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paige Lester broke two of the Eaglesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; track records this month. The firstyear student set the mark in the 1,600-meter race with a time of 5 minutes, 13.67 seconds, at a meet against St. Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & St. Agnes on April 2. Lester then broke the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3,200-meter record with a time of 11:21.15 at the Potomac Invitational on April 11.

Sidwell hires new boys lacrosse coach for next season

Kevin Kiley will be Sidwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head boys lacrosse coach and a member of the Quakersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; football coaching staff starting next year, the school announced March 30.

Kiley most recently coached lacrosse and football at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire. He has also worked at Washington and Lee University, Williams College and St. Lawrence University.

Before his coaching career, Kiley played lacrosse

will prepare for the post-season with a pair of road games: against H.D. Woodson on Thursday at 4 p.m. and Cardozo Monday at 4 p.m. The DCSAA tournament begins May 13, and the DCIAA bracket begins May 26.

and football for Colby College for four years.

Steve Mann has been leading the team this season on an interim basis while the school searched for a permanent head coach.

Local athletes shine at Penn Relays

Track and field athletes from across the world gathered in Philadelphia on April 25 for the annual Penn Relays race, which dates back to the 1800s, and several local athletes stood out at the event.

Washington Latinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four-person team of Max Muradian, Dominick Hogans, James Medrano and John Akinsanya earned 10th place in the high school boys 400-meter race.

Georgetown Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 400-meter team â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Nick Jackson, Danny Klain, Evan Palmer and Tristan Colaizzi â&#x20AC;&#x201D; earned ninth in the prep school race. And Sidwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s squad of Nico Aliaga, Dylan Greynolds, Marwan Lloyd and Mark Chichester took 13th behind Georgetown Day. The event was held at the University of Pennsylvaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Franklin Field.

HYDE-ADDISON: Georgetown seeks modernization From Page 1

fiscal year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; much to the outrage of many stakeholders. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in the middle of renovation,â&#x20AC;? parent Christine Churchill said at the commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Monday meeting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The architects have been paid, the drawings are done, the first half of it is 80 percent done. â&#x20AC;Ś We have boards covering up places that are ready to be finished.â&#x20AC;?

Most of the work so far has involved abating poor conditions in the existing buildings, like vermin infestations and leaking roofs, she said. The bulk of the $23 million project involves the new construction that will add much-needed amenity space; according to a resolution the neighborhood commission passed Monday, Hyde-Addison is the only elementary in the D.C. Public Schools system without â&#x20AC;&#x153;functioning indoor and/or outdoor athletic facilities.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I find it so embarrassing seeing kids have to do their recess in the hallways during the winters,â&#x20AC;? said one resident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I also find it so embarrassing that so many parents have been volunteering so much time and the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s made so many promises that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not keeping.â&#x20AC;?

The commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolution echoes that sentiment: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The proposed FY 2016 budget will undercut the years of investment and hard work that have made HydeAddison a high performance school and shake the confi-

dence of parents, students and the community in the future of DC public schools.â&#x20AC;?

Parents are scheduled to meet with at-large D.C. Council member David Grosso, who chairs the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Committee on Education, at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in the school to discuss the issue, according to school activist John Lever. He said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not an official public meeting but that parents are welcome to attend.

Evans said Grosso and Council Chairman Phil Mendelson are important people to persuade about the HydeAddison budget, as theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be making the changes to Bowserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original proposal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I cannot get the chairman of the city council to move the money, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll come up with some ways to get the money on my own,â&#x20AC;? Evans added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really, really want to get Hyde-Addison finished once and for all.â&#x20AC;?

Commissioner Jeff Jones, whose single-member district includes the school, said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s essential to have a competitive public elementary school in Georgetown â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for the entire community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This school supports young families, and young families are critical for our entire community,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the ones out there volunteering to clean up our parks and are fixing up their homes.â&#x20AC;?

The D.C. Council is scheduled to adopt a city budget by the end of this month.

HERA HUB: Shared space targets female entrepreneurs From Page 3

Hera Hub will offer workshops, professional trainings and mentorship opportunities. The D.C. franchise â&#x20AC;&#x201D; temporarily located at AdvantEdge Business Centers, 5335 Wisconsin Ave. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; currently hosts weekly â&#x20AC;&#x153;business boosterâ&#x20AC;? talks on topics like strategic planning and development, time management and how to succeed as an entrepreneur.

Because Westfall hopes Hera

Hub DC will have members from a wide array of business backgrounds and experience levels, she envisions members helping each other with advice and guidance. Westfall also plans to give back to the community by working with local organizations.

D.C. members will also be able to take advantage of two national programs Hera Hub is launching: Hera Labs, a business accelerator program, with classes and resources to help members grow their businesses;

and Hera Fund, which trains funders on how to become an angel investor and entrepreneurs on how to pitch and best take advantage of angel investment opportunities. Additional programs are in development.

Since Westfall started Hera Hub DC in August, 10 founding members have joined. She hopes that number will grow to 120 to 150 once the permanent office space opens. Memberships start at $89 per month, with several levels offered.

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Renovated by Jim Gibson, house expanded with complete basement, terrific floor plan, center island kitchen/breakfast and family room, incredible master suite, 5/6BR, 5FBA & 2HBA, lower level theater/media area.

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New Construction. 5BR, 4BA w/open floor plan, custom kitchen, walk-in pantry, spa-like MBA. 2FP, 2-car garage, deck to garden. Borders Rock Creek Park, Crescent Trail. Access Metro bus, 495 & CT Ave. Sheila Leifer 301.529.4130 / 202.364.1300 (O) Stacy Berman 301.466.4056 / 202.364.1300 (O)

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Fabulous, split Colonial, walk to Westbard Shopping Center, Crescent Trail, Woodacres E.S. Beautifully landscaped yard w/pool, covered deck. Large family room off table-space kitchen, large Master Bedroom w/FBA, additional family room on lower level.

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Scott Polk 202.256.5460 / 202.944.8400 (O)

South-facing PH unit overlooking Melvin Hazen Park & Gardens. 3BR, 2BA w/extra-large LR w/electric FP & built-ins, dining rm & kit. Storage space conveys.

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Close to 2 Metros, shopping & restaurants.

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1BR + large den + 2BA w/unique wider layout and S & E exposures, granite kit, wood flrs, crown molding, sep laundry rm, 10-ft+ ceilings. Amenities: security, courtyard, front desk, club rm, business ctr, theatre rm & 2 fitness ctrs. Roof top deck w/pool & gas grills.

Friendship Heights Office 202.364.5200

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Victorian bungalow showcases Cleveland Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appeal

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fter four decades, a stuccoand-wood-shingle bungalow in Cleveland Park is ready to welcome a new set of

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owners who will appreciate the propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charm.

Built in 1911, the Victorianstyle home offers a front porch and a steep gable framing the entire second level. Original interior details are solid, from bold crown moldings to oak and pine hardwood floors.

Carefully remodeled by the current owners, the residence is lightfilled, spacious and streamlined to better suit large gatherings. A variety of flora â&#x20AC;&#x201D; roses, azaleas, dogwoods, hostas, hydrangeas and mature trees â&#x20AC;&#x201D; surround the property, decorating the residence for spring.

Located at 2941 Macomb St., the home has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Listed at $1,350,000, it went under contract just before The Current went to press.

According to the current owner, part of the propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charm is this

particular block of Macomb Street, located a few steps from busy Connecticut Avenue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whether it was the library on the corner, or the sidewalks filled with kids heading to John Eaton or the Washington International School, or the neighborhood chats on a wintry morn as we joined forces to shovel the walks of our elderly neighbors, the magnetism of Macomb has never lost its grip!â&#x20AC;? she writes in an email.

Much of the activity she described can be witnessed from the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stone-covered porch.

A Craftsman-style door opens into the living and dining rooms, which are divided by an original pocket door. Sunlight pours through these areas from original large bay and leaded glass windows.

A hallway links the living room to the rear section of the dwelling, where an en suite bedroom sits on the west end. The homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lush surroundings, which can be seen through the windows, envelope the room with privacy.

An adjacent family area offers more picturesque views of the backyard plantings from a wall of windows. Glass sliding doors open to this leafy setting, complete with

Photos courtesy of W.C. & A.N. Miller Realtors

This four-bedroom, three-bath bungalow was listed for $1,350,000. a cedar deck. A steep hill, filled with more plants, also lends to the propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quiet oasis feel.

Back inside, the family room is the heart of the house. It has ample seating, including a breakfast area and a flat-screen television nook.

This area also offers a seamless connection to an upgraded kitchen, equipped with new appliances and an abundance of cherry wooden cabinetry. Complementing the wooden decor are handmade tiles of a faded red hue, a design inspired by time the owner spent living in India.

The kitchen links to the separate dining room, which has a gaspowered fireplace and built-in

bookcases flanking the entry to the living area.

Heading up, the staircase opens to a spacious landing that functions as an open seating area. Embedded in its sloped ceiling are large skylights pouring natural light here during the day. A deep linen closet has also been installed under the eaves.

Three bedrooms are on the second floor. One room enjoys views of the rear yard through its big bright center window. The master bedroom boasts southern exposure and looks over Macomb Street. It

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The homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second and third baths are also on the second level, with one connecting to a laundry alcove.

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Northwest Real Estate SPRING VALLEY: Board demands redesign of restaurant at former Chicken Out site

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was dependent on auto use.

Both sites were registered as historic landmarks in 1989, and have seen relatively few major changes before or after that designation.

The sharpest debate last Thursday focused on the plan to convert a

defunct Chicken Out outlet, built as a gas station, into a new 280-seat restaurant known as Millieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. That would require adding a new front as well as outdoor seating in the rear, leveling the gas stationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s iconic curved driveway, and attaching the now freestanding canopy that once covered gas pumps to the new larger

restaurant front.

Restaurant owner Bo Blair said the size is driven by economics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All this comes down to seating,â&#x20AC;? he told the board, explaining that he needs enough seats to cover rent, build-out and other expenses. And architect John Katinas said the various alterations would not harm the historic

Just Listed $1,895.000

building, but would create â&#x20AC;&#x153;a delightful indoor-outdoor space.â&#x20AC;?

The Spring Valley advisory neighborhood commission, and many neighbors, disagreed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What was designed as a neighborhood convenience center would become a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;come all,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? commissioner Nan Wells told the board. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Googled for 280-seat restaurants. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four or five downtown, nothing like this in a neighborhood.â&#x20AC;?

The various additions â&#x20AC;&#x153;simply overwhelm the historic structure,â&#x20AC;? a nearby resident testified. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They drown it. It becomes invisible.â&#x20AC;?

The preservation board tended to agree with staff reviewer Steve Callcott, who said the proposal would be acceptable only if the alterations leave the canopy freestanding, eliminate rear seating in favor of green landscaping, and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t obscure or cover the former gas station front door. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overwhelming and excessive development,â&#x20AC;? board member Joseph Taylor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So our submission is denied?â&#x20AC;? asked Blair, who also launched Smith Point in Georgetown and Jetties on Foxhall Road. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Correct,â&#x20AC;? said chair Gretchen Pfaehler.

Meanwhile, Washington Real Estate Investment Trust, the shopping centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current owner, wants to attach a mixed-use building to the former grocery storeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s east side.

Plans call for a two-story brick and glass structure with offices on top and four to six retail bays on the ground floor.

Architect David Hairsign described the project as an opportunity to bring â&#x20AC;&#x153;community-oriented businessesâ&#x20AC;? to a neighborhood craving more restaurants and retail.

Several residents rose to speak, but this time opinions were divided.

Some raised the specter of a cluster of fast-food outlets coming to the upscale neighborhood. And neighborhood commission chair Tom Smith called the proposal â&#x20AC;&#x153;incom-

patible in siting, scale and designâ&#x20AC;? and said a new building on the edge of the shopping centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parking lot would create â&#x20AC;&#x153;a wall of commercial buildings along Massachusetts Avenue.â&#x20AC;?

But others said they were excited to have the shopping center revitalized. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spring Valley is changing.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re younger, we have small children. We crave convenient walkable destinations. We want a reason to walk to the shopping center,â&#x20AC;? a nearby resident testified.

Hairsignâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concept of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;paseo,â&#x20AC;? a 32-foot-wide open space that would lie between the new building and the big Crate & Barrel store to the east, drew more comment. Calcott feared it would be too narrow and dark.

Hairsign described it as an â&#x20AC;&#x153;intimately scaled pedestrian walkwayâ&#x20AC;? which could have room for â&#x20AC;&#x153;al fresco dining.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a glorified alley, and dark because the adjoining building would be too big,â&#x20AC;? another resident opined.

Again, the board took a more nuanced approach, voting that the project as a whole is generally compatible with the landmarked shopping center, but suggesting some separation from the one-story grocery/bank building, fewer retail bays, and perhaps a reduction in the overall width.

There was also discussion of the parking lot at the center of the site, and the possible loss of some spaces if either new building is approved.

But the issue did not appear to drive the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision on either building project.

Some witnesses said the internal lot is a vital part of the siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, kept visible to entice motorists to shop at the various stores. Callcott described it as â&#x20AC;&#x153;an amorphous space in the middle, always used for parking, in different configurations.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The parking lot is usually empty,â&#x20AC;? noted board member Taylor.

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Wednesday may 6 Class â&#x2013; The Jewish Study Center will present a three-session class on â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Life of Dialogue: The Life and Teachings of Martin Buber,â&#x20AC;? led by Rabbi David Shneyer. 7 to 8:15 p.m. $15 to $20 per session; $40 to $55 for all three. Adas Israel Congregation, 2850 Quebec St. NW. jewishstudycenter.org. The class will continue May 13 and 20.

Concerts â&#x2013; Participants in the DC Youth Orchestra program will perform. 6 p.m. Free; tickets distributed in the States Gallery a half hour before the performance. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â&#x2013; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trio of Trios Nightâ&#x20AC;? will feature Three Man Soul Machine; Lee, Blackwood & Graham; and the Anthony Pirog Telecaster Trio. 8 p.m. $10 to $14. Gypsy Sallyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com.

Discussions and lectures â&#x2013; David Mitchell, director of flight projects for NASA at Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland, will discuss his career.

6 p.m. Free. Riggs Library, Healy Hall, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. guevents.georgetown.edu. â&#x2013; Historian Kenneth C. Davis will discuss his book â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Hidden History of America at War.â&#x20AC;? 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400. â&#x2013; The World Affairs Council will present a talk by retired U.S. Air National Guard Brig. Gen. Chris Inglis on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cyberspace Security in the Global Sphere.â&#x20AC;? 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations required. University of California Washington Center, 1608 Rhode Island Ave. NW. worldaffairsdc.org. â&#x2013; Julian Kulski will discuss his book â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Color of Courage: A Boy at War: The World War II Diary of Julian Kulskiâ&#x20AC;? in conversation with Brig. Gen. Jaroslaw Strozyk, Polandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defense attache. 7 p.m. Free.

Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202727-0232. â&#x2013; Knowledge Commons DC and the

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by NASA photographer Chris Gunn on techniques used to capture images of space. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required.

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. knowledgecommonsdc.org.

Films â&#x2013; A screening of Chris Simon and Maureen Goslingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2013 film â&#x20AC;&#x153;This Ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t No Mouse Music! The Story of Chris Strachwitz and Arhoolie Recordsâ&#x20AC;? will precede a discussion with Arhoolie Records founder Chris Strachwitz and Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage curator and archivist Jeff Place. 6:30 p.m. $4 to $7. Goethe-Institut, 812 7th St. NW. 202289-1200. â&#x2013; The Programmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice series will feature Nathan Zellnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2014 film â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter.â&#x20AC;? 8 p.m. $6.50 to $11.75. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-6000.

Performances and readings â&#x2013; The Young Playwrightsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Theater will present nine students performing a live reading of their original play â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stage Frightâ&#x20AC;? (recommended for ages 13 and older). 7 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. â&#x2013; The Washington Ballet will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;ALICE (in wonderland),â&#x20AC;? a revival of the 2012 hit production with choreography by Septime Webre and music by Matthew Pierce. 7:30 p.m. $46 to $135. Eisenhower Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. The performance will repeat May 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m.; May 9 and 16 at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.; and May 10 and 17 at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m.

Thursday,may May 7 7 Thursday Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program â&#x2013; The Atlas Performing Arts Center will present Annie Cusick Woodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blue,â&#x20AC;? an interactive show about two friends who find fun in every color of the rainbow (most appropriate for ages 1 through 4). 10:30 a.m. $8. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. The performance will repeat Friday at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.; Saturday at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.; Sunday at 3:30 p.m.; and Monday at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

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Institute for Spiritual Development, 5419 Sherier Place NW. isd-dc.org. The workshop will continue May 14, 21 and 28.

Concerts â&#x2013; The Brown Bag Concert series will feature chamber music. Noon. Free. Room A-5, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. â&#x2013; The U.S. Army Band â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pershingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ownâ&#x20AC;? will perform. 6 p.m. Free. World War II Memorial, 17th Street and Independence Avenue SW. 703-696-3399. â&#x2013; The Art on 8th performance series will feature the Diviners performing blues, country and folk music. 6:30 p.m. Free.

Arts Walk at Monroe St. Market, 716 Monroe St. NE. danceplace.org. â&#x2013; The duo Double Sharp will perform.

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Wednesday, may 6 â&#x2013; Discussion: Viet Thanh Nguyen will discuss his novel â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Sympathizer.â&#x20AC;? 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

7:30 p.m. $15 to $22. The Hamilton, 600 14th St. NW. 202-787-1000. â&#x2013; Hollertown will perform bluegrass and old-time favorites. 8 to 11 p.m. No cover; two item per person minimum. Mr. Henryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-546-8412.

Discussions and lectures â&#x2013; Ismail Alexandrani, a visiting journalist with the Wilson Center and a research fellow at the Paris-based Arab Reform Initiative, will discuss â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why Should the Americans Care About Sinai?â&#x20AC;? Luncheon at 12:15 p.m.; program at 1 p.m. $10 to $30.

Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-232-7363. â&#x2013; The 2014-15 Smithsonian American Art Museum fellows will present new scholarship on topics ranging from depictions of the American frontier in 19th-century worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fairs to the rise of self-taught artists in the 20th century. 2 to 5 p.m. Free.

McEvoy Auditorium, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202633-1000. The talks will continue Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. â&#x2013; The Literary Book Group will discuss â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unaccustomed Earthâ&#x20AC;? by Jhumpa Lahiri.

2:30 p.m. Free. Room 220, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. â&#x2013; Scholar Bradford A. Lee will discuss â&#x20AC;&#x153;Navigating the Blood-Dimmed Tides: Was U.S. Military Intervention in the First World War Worth the Cost?â&#x20AC;? 4 p.m. Free. Room 119, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-0213. â&#x2013; Jane Lennon, an international expert on cultural landscapes, will discuss â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cultural Landscape Practice in the United States and Australia: A Two-Way Conversation.â&#x20AC;? 4 to 5:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Heurich House Museum, 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW. heurichhouse.org. â&#x2013; The Smithsonian Material Culture Forum will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Big, the Bad and the Beautiful,â&#x20AC;? about the conservation of elephants and the stewardship of ivory. 4 to 5:45 p.m. Free. Visitor Center Auditorium, National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. nationalzoo.si.edu. A free reception will follow at the Elephant Community Center from 6 to 7 p.m.; a buffet dinner and discussion ($30) will take place at the Elephant Community Center from 7 to 8 p.m. â&#x2013; In honor of International Migratory Bird Day, Doug Tallamy, professor of entomology and wildlife ecology at the University of Delaware and author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bringing Nature Home,â&#x20AC;? will explain why using

native plants in yards and gardens is key to restoring our dwindling biodiversity. 6 to 9 p.m. Free. Visitor Center Auditorium, National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. nationalzoo.si.edu. â&#x2013; The Mystery Book Group will discuss â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Crossing Placesâ&#x20AC;? by Elly Griffiths.

6:30 p.m. Free. Barnes & Noble, 555 12th St. NW. 202-347-0176. â&#x2013; The DC Child and Family Services Agency will present an information session for prospective foster parents. 6:30 p.m.

Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3121. â&#x2013; Richard Flanagan will discuss his book â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Narrow Road to the Deep North,â&#x20AC;? winner of the 2014 Man Booker Prize. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets Takoma, 235 Carroll St. NW. 202-726-0856. â&#x2013; Patrick Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell, chef and owner of the Inn at Little Washington, will discuss the transformation of a humble garage into a spectacular country-house hotel, the subject of his book â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Inn at Little Washington: A Magnificent Obsession.â&#x20AC;? 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. $20 to $25. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-6333030. â&#x2013; Mike Holmes, host of the hit television shows â&#x20AC;&#x153;Holmes on Homesâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Holmes Makes It Right,â&#x20AC;? will discuss practical tips to keep your house in top shape.

A book signing will follow. 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $30 to $42. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-633-3030. â&#x2013; Richard Reeves will discuss his book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Infamy: The Shocking Story of the Japanese-American Internment in World War II.â&#x20AC;? 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. â&#x2013; The West End Nonfiction Book Club will discuss â&#x20AC;&#x153;All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthoodâ&#x20AC;? by Jennifer Senior. 7 p.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-7248707. â&#x2013; New York Times columnist David Brooks will discuss his book â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Road to Character.â&#x20AC;? 7 p.m. Free. National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW. nationalpres.org. â&#x2013; Jonathan D. Sarna will discuss his book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lincoln and the Jews: A History.â&#x20AC;? 7 p.m. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202357-5000. â&#x2013; Knowledge Commons DC and the D.C. Public Library will present a seminar

by NASA economist Alex MacDonald on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Economics of Space Exploration.â&#x20AC;? 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required.

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. knowledgecommonsdc.org. â&#x2013; A support group for job seekers will host a breakout session for participants to network and strategize. 7 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. â&#x2013; John DeFerrari, author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Historic Restaurants of Washington, D.C.,â&#x20AC;? will discuss the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Asian restaurants featured in his book. 7 p.m. Free. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202282-3080. â&#x2013; John Ferling, professor emeritus of history at the University of West Georgia, will discuss the American Revolution and his book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whirlwind: The American Revolution and the War That Won It.â&#x20AC;? 7 to 8:30 p.m. $20 to $25. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030.

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Continued From Page 20 ■ The Bowen Center for the Study of the Family will present a talk by Peter Titelman on “Defining a Self in Family, Profession, and Society.” 7:30 p.m. Free. Bowen Center for the Study of the Family, 4400 MacArthur Blvd. NW. 202-965-4400.

■ Historic Chevy Chase DC will present a talk by Kim Williams of the D.C. Historic Preservation Office on “Rural Remnants of Washington County: An Architectural Survey of Washington’s Historic Farms and Estates.” 7:30 p.m. Free. Lounge, Chevy Chase Community Center, 5601 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-686-5970.

Films ■ The Palisades Library’s “Family Movie Sing-Along” will feature “Mulan.” 6 p.m. Free. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. 202-282-3139.

■ The Smithsonian Associates will present the new documentary “Sinking the Lusitania: An American Tragedy,” followed by a talk by British historian Diana Preston, author of “Lusitania: An Epic Tragedy.”

6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $30 to $42. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030.

■ Alliance Française de Washington will show the third and fourth episodes of “Apocalypse: World War 2,” a six-part French documentary by Daniel Costelle and Isabelle Clarke featuring footage of war as filmed by war correspondents, soldiers, resistance fighters and private citizens. 7 p.m. $5; reservations required. Alliance Française de Washington, 2142 Wyoming Ave. NW. francedc.org. The final two episodes will be shown May 22 at 7 p.m.

Performances and readings ■ Deal Middle School will perform the musical “Guys & Dolls Jr.” 7 p.m. $5 to $10.

Deal Middle School, 3815 Fort Drive NW. 202-939-2010.

The performance will repeat Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m.

■ The First Thursday Evening Poetry Reading series will feature poets Doritt Carroll and Diana Smith Bolton, followed by an open mic. 7 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232.

■ The Topaz Hotel Bar’s weekly standup show will feature local comics. 8 to 10 p.m. Free. 1733 N St. NW. 202-393-3000.

Special events ■ This month’s “Phillips After 5” installment — “Nerd Night,” about the intersection of art and math — will feature speed chess, a screening of “Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land,” tours of the exhibition “Man Ray-Human Equations” and a chance to solve a mathematical challenge to win a prize. 5 to 8:30 p.m. $10 to $12; reservations suggested. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/ events.

■ As a prelude to the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society’s symposium on “Historically Informed Performance in American Higher Education,” Benjamin Bagby, co-founder of the medieval ensemble Sequentia, will present his recitation of the Anglo-Saxon epic “Beowulf.” 7:30 p.m.

Free; reservations required. Warner Bros.

Theater, National Museum of American History, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. woodallj@si.edu. The symposium will feature talks and performances Friday through Sunday, with details available at

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Corcoran School of the Arts and Design, will open today at George Washington University’s Luther W. Brady Art Gallery and continue through July 17.

An opening reception will take place today from 6 to 7 p.m., preceded by a discussion between artist Kit White and students at the George Washington University Department of Fine Arts and Art History at 5 p.m.

White will also sign copies of his book “101 Things to Learn in Art School” at 6:45 p.m.

Located at 805 21st St. NW on the second floor, the gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 202-994-1525.

■ “Hothouse Video: Amy Finkelstein,” presenting six digitized film works by Finkelstein, will open tomorrow with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. in the lobby of the Capitol Skyline Hotel, located at 10 I St. SW. It will remain on view 24/7 through June 21. 202-488-7500.

■ “New Paintings/New Waterfields,” presenting large colorful paintings by Carole Bolsey, will open Friday with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cross MacKenzie Gallery. The exhibit will continue through June 3.

Located at 1675 Wisconsin Ave. NW, the gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

202-333-7970.

■ “Dance of Light,” featuring 70 spiritual works by Koresmithsonianchambermusic.org; reservations are required for all events.

Friday, May 8

Friday may 8 Benefit ■ The Phillips Collection will hold its 2015 Contemporaries Bash, a celebration of Tokyo’s nightlife with cocktails, music, food, fashion and dancing. 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. $125 to $175. Dock 5, Union Market, 1309 5th St. NE. phillipscollection.org/ events.

Class ■ The Art on 8th series will feature a chance to learn the Cuban social dance Rueda de Casino. 6:30 p.m. Free. Plaza, Busboys and Poets Brookland, 625 Monroe St. NE. danceplace.org.

Concerts ■ The Arts Club of Washington will present its chamber concert series. Noon.

Free. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. 202-331-7282.

■ Organist Nathan Davy, assistant director of music at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, will perform. 12:15 p.m. Free. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-797-0103.

■ Middle C Music will present a recital by students of Nathaniel Aguilar. 6 p.m.

Free. Middle C Music, 4530 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-244-7326.

■ The band Astronaut Jones will perform. 7:30 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com.

■ The S&R Foundation’s Overtures Concert Series will feature pianist Mark Meadows and his jazz quartet. 7:30 p.m. $65. Evermay, 1623 28th St. NW. overtureseries.org.

■ Country/folk singer-songwriter John Prine will perform. 8 p.m. $49.50 to $59.50. National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-783-3372. The performance will repeat Saturday at 8 p.m.

an-French painter Bang Hai Ja that evoke an abstract vision of the natural world, will open Friday with a reception at 6:30 p.m. at the Korean Cultural Center. The show will continue through May 25. An RSVP is requested for the reception.

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.

■ “Apoptosis,” presenting large-scale sculptures made mostly from reclaimed wood by Anacostia artist and scientist Peter Krsko, will open Saturday at the Fridge with a reception from 6 to 10 p.m. The exhibit will continue through June 6.

Located at 516 1/2 8th St. SE, rear alley, the gallery is open Thursday and Friday from 1 to 7 p.m., Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

202-664-4151.

■ “Unspoken Subjects,” highlighting new works by Potomac photographer Steven Marks that capture the emotional and psychological complexity of the social landscape, opened recently at Studio Gallery, where it will continue through May 23. An artist’s reception will take place Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m.

Located at 2108 R St. NW, the gallery is open Wednesday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 202-232-8734.

■ “Moving Forward, Looking Back: Journeys Across the Old Spanish Trail,” documenting a recent journey by photojournalist Janire Nájera and her assistant Matt Wright along the Old Spanish Trail between New Mexico and California, opened last week at the Former

■ “Jazz on the Hill” will feature the Kevin Cordt Quartet. 8 to 11 p.m. No cover; two item per person minimum. Mr. Henry’s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-546-8412.

■ “A Tribute to Carole King” will feature 30 established D.C.-based musicians performing the “Tapestry” album in its entirety. 8:30 p.m. $30 to $40. The Hamilton, 600 14th St. NW. 202-787-1000.

■ The DJ Williams Projekt, the Ron Holloway Band and the Trongone Band will

Kit White’s 2011 piece “‘After’ Jasper Johns, ‘Flag,” 1954-1955” is part of a new exhibit at Luther W. Brady Art Gallery.

Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain. It will continue through June 28.

Located at 2801 16th St. NW, the gallery is open Friday through Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. 202-7282334.

■ Touchstone Gallery recently opened three shows that will continue through May 31.

“Chiaroscuro: Out of the Shadows” spotlights gallery artists.

“In Pursuit of Happiness” highlights works by Aleksandra Katargina, Touchstone Foundation for the Arts Young Artist Fellow 2013-2015.

“I Belong Here” features works by student participants in the Touchstone@ArtSpace project in Shaw.

Located at 901 New York Ave. NW, the gallery is open Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. 202347-2787.

perform. 9 p.m. $14 to $19. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com.

Discussions and lectures ■ “Representations of ISIS and the Public Understanding of Religion” will feature panelists Graeme Wood, Jocelyne Cesari, Ayesha Chaudry, Anver Emon and Emma Tomalin. Noon to 2 p.m. Free; reservations required. McNeir Auditorium, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. berkleycenter.georgetown.edu.

■ The “Stories for the Soul” book group — led by the Rev. Dr. Janice Mynchenberg of the Georgetown Lutheran Church, and focusing on the heights and depths of the human experience in classic and contemporary fiction — will discuss “The Sacrifice of Tamar” by Naomi Ragan. 1 p.m. Free.

Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202727-0232.

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■ Korean abstract artist Bang Hai Ja and French art critic Valère Bertrand will discuss the opening of the solo exhibition “Dance of Light,” which features 70 radiant, spiritual works that evoke an abstract vision of the natural world. 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Korean Cultural Center, 2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW. koreaculturedc.org.

■ David Misch, author of “Funny: The Book — Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Comedy,” will discuss “What’s So Funny About Comedy.” 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. $20 to $25. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030.

■ George Mitchell will discuss his book “The Negotiator: A Memoir.” 7 p.m. Free.

Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

■ J.B. Lawrence will discuss the book “Last Flight Home.” 7 p.m. Free. Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. NW. upshurstreetbooks.com.

Films ■ The Art of Spring Film Series will feature Arne Glimcher’s 2011 film “Picasso

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Events Entertainment and Braque Go to the Movies.” 2:30 p.m.

Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232.

■ The Korean Film Festival DC 2015 will feature Boo Ji-young’s 2014 film “Cart,” about the difficulties faced by women on the lower rungs of the workforce. 7 p.m. Free. Meyer Auditorium, Freer Gallery of Art, 12th Street and Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-1000.

Open house ■ An open house for the late spring session at the Alliance Française de Washington will feature a mini-class, tours of the library and a discussion of the group’s cultural programming. 5 to 8 p.m. Free. Alliance Française de Washington, 2142 Wyoming Ave. NW. francedc.org.

Performances and readings ■ SpeakeasyDC will present “Home Sweet Home: True Tales From East of the River.” 8 p.m. $5 to $10. Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC), 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. speakeasydc. com.

■ ReVision dance company will present “Just Be,” exploring the raw emotions and life experiences of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 8 p.m.

George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-5200.

■ In an informal family program, children’s author and illustrator Brian Selznick will answer questions about his work and sign copies of his books. 2 p.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-1248.

■ A park ranger will lead a planetarium program about distant galaxies, nebulas and other deep space objects (for ages 7 and older). 4 to 4:45 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070.

$15 to $30. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600.

■ “Happy Buddha XVII: Springtime for Buddha!” will feature Magnet Theater’s Rick Andrews and local favorites. 10 p.m. $8 to $10. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. maybuddha.eventbrite.com.

■ Busboys and Poets will present “11th Hour Poetry Slam,” hosted by 2Deep the Poetess. 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. $5. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638.

Special events ■ The Smithsonian’s annual Garden Fest will feature entertainment, workshops, demonstrations and activities for all ages. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Enid A. Haupt Garden between the Smithsonian Castle and Independence Avenue SW. 202-6331000.

■ The Friends of the National World War II Memorial and the National Park Service will commemorate the 70th anniversary of V-E Day with a ceremony culminating with a flyover by dozens of historic aircraft. 10:30 a.m. Free. World War II Memorial, 17th Street and Independence Avenue SW. 703-696-3399.

Sporting event ■ The Washington Nationals will play the Atlanta Braves. 7:05 p.m. $10 to $345. Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE. 888-632-6287. The series will con-

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Tours ■ In honor of National Public Gardens Day, Tudor Place will offer free garden visits and tours, as well as its annual garden sale. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with guided tours offered at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Free. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org.

■ The American University Museum will present a weekly docent-led tour of current exhibitions. 12:30 p.m. Free. American University Museum, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. american.edu/museum.

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Children’s programs ■ Artist Anka Zaremba will lead a watercolor painting experience that combines art, architecture and nature (for ages 8 through 12). 10 a.m. to noon. $15 to $20; reservations required. Kreeger Museum, 2401 Foxhall Road NW. 202-3383552.

■ “Q’s Gadget Lab” will explore how to use everyday objects, recycled materials and basic electronics to develop a spy gadget (for ages 8 and older). 11 a.m. $5 to $8. International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW. 202-393-7798.

■ “NSO Kinderclassics: Beethoven at the Ballpark!” will feature National Symphony Orchestra violinist Glenn Donnellan — who plays a fiddle made out of a baseball bat — and Washington Nationals ballpark organist Matthew Van Hoose (for ages 4 and older). 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. $20. Family Theater, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600.

■ A park ranger will lead a planetarium program about the season’s brightest stars, planets and constellations (for ages 5 and older). 1 to 1:45 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. The program will repeat Sunday at 1 p.m.

■ Children will hear a story about artist Mary Cassatt and then create a special piece of art. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202633-1000. The program will repeat Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m.

■ The weekly “Arts for Families” series will offer a chance to create a felt mask and transform into a superhero, animal or some other creature. 1 to 4 p.m. Free.

Classes and workshops ■ The Mount Pleasant Library will present “Saturday Morning Yoga.” 10 a.m.

Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3122.

■ Yoga Activist will present a class for beginners. 11 a.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188.

■ Bahman Aryana of Rendezvous Tango will lead a class on the Argentine tango. 2:30 p.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202727-0321.

Concerts ■ Washington Performing Arts will feature pianist Igor Levit playing works by Bach, Beethoven, Prokofiev and Ronald Stevenson. 2 p.m. $40. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.

■ The University of Maryland’s Gamer Symphony Orchestra will perform. 3 p.m.

Free. Kogod Courtyard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000.

■ The Adams Morgan Summer Concert Series will feature the D.C.-based postpunk pop band Dot Dash. 5 to 7 p.m. Free.

Corner of 18th Street and Columbia Road NW. 202-997-0783.

■ Polish-American soprano Malgorzata Kellis and pianist Martin Labazevitch will perform. 5:30 p.m. $20 to $25; reservations required. The Kosciuszko Foundation, 2025 O St. NW. bbernhardt@thekf.org.

■ Middle C Music will present a recital by students of Douglas Pierce. 6 p.m. Free.

Middle C Music, 4530 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-244-7326.

■ Georgia-based singer Curtis Harding will perform music inspired by the old soul of yesterday. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.

■ Musicians Jill Warren, Mary El and Ms. Sara will perform. 6:30 p.m. Free.

Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com.

■ The Washington Performing Arts Men and Women of the Gospel Choir will present “Get Happy: Gospel at the Cathedral.” 7:30 p.m. $15 to $50. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org.

■ The Washington Jewish Music Festival will feature a concert by Shuffle, with audience members deciding what happens on stage. 8 to 9:30 p.m. $16.50 to $21.50. Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. wjmf.org.

■ The Bros. Landreth, a Canadian roots rock band, will perform. 8 p.m. $12 to $15. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-987-6487.

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Continued From Page 22 person minimum. Mr. Henryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-546-8412. â&#x2013; Easy Star All-Stars, the Skints and Dub Architect will perform. 9 p.m. $20 to $23. Gypsy Sallyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com.

Discussions and lectures â&#x2013; Museum research associate Mattiebelle Gittinger will discuss how Western themes are interpreted in the imagery and symbolism of Indonesian batiks. 10:30 a.m. Free. Original location of the Textile Museum, 2320 S St. NW. 202-994-5200. â&#x2013; U.S. Botanic Garden science education volunteer Todd Brethauer will discuss â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Fascinating World of Carnivorous Plants,â&#x20AC;? from 10:30 a.m. to noon; and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Right Water,â&#x20AC;? about how plants adapt to the available water resources and how that knowledge can help your garden grow, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. â&#x2013; Local artist Molly Springfield will discuss her work with large-scale drawings and book marginalia. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Free. Meet in the F Street lobby, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. â&#x2013; The Nannie Helen Burroughs Project will present a talk on the legacy of black educator and activist Nannie Helen Burroughs, who founded the National Training School for Women and Girls in 1911 in Northeast D.C. 2 to 4 p.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-330-3485. â&#x2013; Michelle Brafman will discuss her novel â&#x20AC;&#x153;Washing the Dead,â&#x20AC;? at 3:30 p.m.; and David Downie (shown) will discuss his book â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Passion for Paris: Romanticism and Romance in the City of Light,â&#x20AC;? at 6 p.m.

Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

Festivals â&#x2013; In honor of International Migratory Bird Day, the National Zooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bird Fest 2015 Family Festival will feature up-close encounters with live birds, interactive displays by groups dedicated to bird conservation and appreciation, games and crafts for kids, bird-banding demonstrations by zoo scientists, and talks by bird keepers. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free.

Bird House, National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. nationalzoo.si.edu. â&#x2013; VinoFest DC, a curated wine and music festival presented by Vinolovers, will feature headliner Questlove. 3 to 10 p.m. $69.99 to $99.99. Storey Park, 1005 1st St. NE. vinofestdc.eventbrite.com.

Film â&#x2013; The Travel and History Film Club will screen New York travel films with commentary by former New Yorker (and Foggy Bottom advisory neighborhood commissioner) Philip Schrefer and live music. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free. St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Court, 725 24th St. NW. 202-393-1511.

Performances and readings â&#x2013; Brooklyn-based Akashic Books will present a reading by Eliza Factor, author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love Maps,â&#x20AC;? and Stacy Wakefield, author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Sunshine Crust Baking Factory.â&#x20AC;? 1 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

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Events Entertainment â&#x2013; Choreographer Jody Sperling and composer Matthew Burtner will present a workshop performance and discussion of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ice Cycle,â&#x20AC;? their collaboration expressing the dynamism and fragility of the Arctic landscape. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. mnh.si.edu. â&#x2013; Joy of Motion Dance Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hip-hop and street dance youth program H.Y.P.E. will present an evening-length concert. 8 p.m. $17 to $30. Greenberg Theatre, American University, 4200 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-885-2587. â&#x2013; Busboys and Poets will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nine on the Ninth,â&#x20AC;? a poetry night hosted by Derrick Weston Brown. 9 to 11 p.m. $5.

Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. â&#x2013; The Capital City Showcase will feature musician Justin Trawick (shown) and comedians Jeff Hysen, Jamel Johnson, Wes Martens, Minkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Miracle Medicine, Matt Ruby and Hillary Scofield. 10 p.m. $10 to $15. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-431-4704.

Sale â&#x2013; The historic Broadmoor will revive its yard sale on the lawns at the rear of the building, featuring hundreds of items including artwork, housewares, furniture, jewelry, rugs, crafts, toys, lamps and antiques. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Rear lawns, Broadmoor, 3601 Connecticut Ave. NW. Special events â&#x2013; The second annual Mercy 5K Walk/ Run will raise funds for the Mercy Center Foundation USAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts to help building Sister Roseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School in Lare, Kenya. 3K walk at 9 a.m.; 5K run at 10 a.m. $45; registration required by May 8. Fletcherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cove, 4940 Canal Road NW. safetyandhealthfoundation.org/mercy â&#x2013; The European Union delegation and the embassies of the member states will present their annual Open House Day, featuring cultural activities, performances and food. Activities will include a D.C. debut of David Baileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at the British Embassy and a joint German and French showcase at the French Embassy. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Various locations. euopenhouse.org. â&#x2013; The annual Georgetown Garden Tour will feature eight private gardens, including a grand one with an elegantly simple design and several smaller gardens that display imagination as well as a profusion of plants. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $35. Keith Hall, Christ Church, Georgetown, 3116 O St. NW. georgetowngardentour.com. â&#x2013; Miller Jeanne Minor and the Friends of Peirce Mill will host â&#x20AC;&#x153;Run of the Mill,â&#x20AC;? a chance to see Washingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only surviving gristmill in action. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free.

Peirce Mill, Tilden Street and Beach Drive NW. 202-895-6070. â&#x2013; Art Whino will host a group art event showcasing skateboard art to benefit Cuba Skate, an effort to deliver skateboarding materials to Cuban youth and renovate local skateparks. The event will include musical performances and an open skate on a new mini-ramp. 2 p.m. to midnight.

Free admission. Blind Whino: SW Arts Club, 700 Delaware Ave. NW. â&#x2013; The Dance Place Step Team will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Step It Up DC,â&#x20AC;? featuring beginning and advanced step workshops with

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May 9 through 21 in the Kennedy Center Opera House.

Rossiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retelling of the beloved Cinderella story adds a

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Tickets start at $25. 202-467-4600; kennedy-center.org.

During the run, the May 16 performance at 7 p.m. will be simulcast free at Nationals Park as part of the annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Opera in the Outfieldâ&#x20AC;? event. Activities will start at 5 p.m. with a royal parade, photo ops with characters from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cinderella,â&#x20AC;? and a play area with face painting and a costume trunk. â&#x2013; Theater J will present Tanya Barfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Callâ&#x20AC;?

May 6 through 31 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center.

When Annie and Peter decide to adopt, they set their sights on a child from Africa. But as reality sinks in and reactions from AfricanAmerican friends take hold, it sparks an uncertainty that speaks to their identity as Studio Theatre has white Americans. extended â&#x20AC;&#x153;Murder Tickets cost $25 to $45.

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The Atlas Performing Arts Center is located at 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993, ext. 2; atlasarts.org. â&#x2013; Theater Alliance will stage Nathan Alan Davisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dontrell, Who Kissed the Seaâ&#x20AC;? May 7 through 31 at the Anacostia PlayMalori Rhones and Stacey Claytor, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.; and an informal performance by workshop participants and the Dance Place Step Team, at 6:30 p.m. $5 for performance only; $8 for workshop only; $12 for both. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600. â&#x2013; A Psychic Fair to benefit the Institute for Spiritual Development will feature intuitive readings through tarot and angel cards, palmistry and more. 7 p.m. $20 per reading. Institute for Spiritual Development, 5419 Sherier Place NW. isd-dc.org.

Sporting event â&#x2013; D.C. United will play Sporting Kansas City. 7 p.m. $25 to $55. RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St. SE. 800-745-3000.

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Dontrell Jones III decides it is his duty and destiny to venture into the Atlantic Ocean in search of an ancestor lost during the Middle Passage. But his family is not at all ready to abandon its prized son to the waters of a mysterious and haunting past.

Tickets cost $20 to $35. The theater is located at 2020 Shannon Place SE. 202-241-2539; theateralliance.com. â&#x2013; Factory 449 will present Rhada Bharadwajâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Closet Landâ&#x20AC;? through May 10 at the Anacostia Arts Center.

In a nameless country, at an unknown time, a government agent relentlessly interrogates a writer of childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fiction, insisting that her books contain hidden messages against the state. As his methods grow increasingly ruthless, she realizes he can break her body. But can he break her mind?

Tickets cost $22. The theater is located at 1231 Good Hope Road SE. 202-355-9449; factory449.org. â&#x2013; Studio Theatre has extended Julia Jordan and Juliana Nashâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rock musical â&#x20AC;&#x153;Murder Balladâ&#x20AC;? through May 16.

Staged cabaret-style in Stage 4, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Murder Balladâ&#x20AC;? puts the audience amid the action. Saraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life is perfect â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Upper West Side husband, daughter and life â&#x20AC;&#x201D; until her irresistible past blows back into her life in the form of an old flame, a dangerous passion and a love triangle headed for ignition.

Tickets cost $25 to $80. The theater is located at 1501 14th St. NW. 202-332-3300; studiotheatre.org.

Place will focus on the lives of the predominantly Southern-sympathizing Peter family, which opened a boarding house for Union officers and their families during the war, at 10:30 a.m.; and a walking tour of Georgetown will point out the final resting place of three renowned Civil War spies, a Union hospital, the residences of military leaders and a neighborhood of enslaved and free African-Americans, at 1 p.m. $8 to $10 for one tour; $12 to $15 for both.

Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. â&#x2013; Washington Walksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get Local!â&#x20AC;? series will feature â&#x20AC;&#x153;Urban Oasis: Anacostia Riverwalk,â&#x20AC;? a hike along the west bank of the Anacostia River. 11 a.m. $15 to $20.

Meet at the foot of the new 11th Street Bridge, 11th and O streets SE. washingtonwalks.com. â&#x2013; Rock Creek Park volunteer Lisa

Struckmeyer will lead an African-American history hike through the park. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free. Meet at Peirce Mill, Tilden Street and Beach Drive NW. 202-8956070. â&#x2013; Knowledge Commons DC will present a class and Rock Creek Park walk led by writer and tree lover Gabriel Popkin on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spring Tree Identification.â&#x20AC;? 1 to 3 p.m.

Free; reservations required. Meet at the intersection of 14th Street, Colorado Avenue and Kennedy Street NW. knowledgecommonsdc.org.

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Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program â&#x2013; Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education specialist Lee Coykendall will present a drop-in Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day program for children, with participants helping design and plant a cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garden and then helping make two recipes using ingredients from the garden. 2 to 4 p.m.

Free. Conservatory Garden Court, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333.

Classes and workshops â&#x2013; Fiber expert Renate Maile-Moskowitz will lead an adult workshop on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Felt Primer: Wet and Needle Felting.â&#x20AC;? 1 to 4 p.m. $40 to $45; reservations required. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-9947394. â&#x2013; A teacher from Yoga Activist will present a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soothing Sunday Yogaâ&#x20AC;? class. 1:30 p.m. Free. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288.

Concerts â&#x2013; â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ownâ&#x20AC;? U.S. Marine

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Events Entertainment Band will present a chamber music recital featuring works by Telemann, BartĂłk, Gliere and Ravel. 2 p.m. Free. Sousa Band Hall, Marine Barracks Annex, 7th and K streets SE. 202-433-4011. â&#x2013; The Mendelssohn Piano Trio will perform piano trios by Beethoven. 3 p.m. Free; tickets distributed in the G Street lobby a half hour before the performance. McEvoy Auditorium, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. â&#x2013; The Chevy Chase Concerts series will feature works by Haydn, Mendelssohn and Schubert performed by a chancel choir, soloists Joann Moorer and Julie Vidrick Evans, an orchestra and an organ. 4 p.m.

Free. Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church, 1 Chevy Chase Circle NW. 202-363-2202. â&#x2013; Violinist Kristin Lee and pianist Michael Mizrahi will perform works by Webern, Ravel, Beethoven and Copland. 4 p.m. $15 to $30; reservations suggested.

Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/music. â&#x2013; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harlem Nights/U Street Lights: A Collaborative Presentation of the Apollo

and the Kennedy Centerâ&#x20AC;? will feature vocalists Queen Esther and Brianna Thomas and pianists Jason Moran, Marc Cary, Bertha Hope and Gerald Clayton. 6 p.m.

Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center.

202-467-4600. â&#x2013; The Emerson String Quartet will perform works by Mozart, Liebermann and Tchaikovsky with violist Paul Neubauer and cellist Colin Carr. 6 to 8 p.m. $55 to $67.

Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-633-3030. â&#x2013; Pianists Mykola Suk and Pavel Gintov will perform works by Bach and Mozart.

6:30 p.m. Free. West Garden Court, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. â&#x2013; The Washington Jewish Music Festival will feature a concert by the band Zusha performing a blend of folk, jazz, reggae, ska, gypsy, swing and traditional Jewish soul. 7 to 8:30 p.m. $16.50 to $21.50.

Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. wjmf.org. â&#x2013; Washington Performing Arts will feature pianist Paul Lewis playing sonatas by Beethoven. 7:30 p.m. $49. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â&#x2013; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harlem Nights/U Street Lights: A Collaborative Presentation of the Apollo and the Kennedy Centerâ&#x20AC;? will feature a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Miles Davis Meets Go-Goâ&#x20AC;? jam, featuring trumpeters Roy Hargrove and Donvonte McCoy; bassist Ben Williams; drummers Jimmy Cobb and Kenny â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kwickâ&#x20AC;? Gross; percussionist Go-Go Mickey Freeman; and saxophonists Lakecia Benjamin, Brian Settles and Bill Saxton. 8 p.m. $23. The Crossroads Club (Atrium), Kennedy Center.

202-467-4600.

Discussions and lectures â&#x2013; Elaine Lowry Brye will discuss her book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Be Safe, Love Mom: A Military Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stories of Courage, Comfort, and Surviving Life on the Home Front.â&#x20AC;? 1 p.m.

Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. â&#x2013; John Hand, Kimberly Schenck and Stacey Sell of the National Gallery of Art will introduce the new exhibition â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drawing in Silver and Gold: Leonardo to Jasper Johns.â&#x20AC;? 2 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215.

Festival â&#x2013; In honor of Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, Fiesta Asia Planet Family will feature cultural performances and the debut of the Panda Dance, Polynesian Roll, Rabbit Hop, Bollywood Shake and Taiko Dog Woof. 1 to 3 p.m. Free. National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. asiaheritagefoundation.org.

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Films â&#x2013; The Greenland Eyes International Film Festival will present the films â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tupilaqâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Village at the End of the World,â&#x20AC;? at noon; â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Prize of the Pole,â&#x20AC;? followed by a Q&A with director Staffan Julen, at 2 p.m.; and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why We Fightâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sume â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Sound of a Revolution,â&#x20AC;? at 4 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Q?rius Theater, National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. mnh.si.edu/arctic. â&#x2013; The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Golden Sunday Movieâ&#x20AC;? series will feature a Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day screening of the Oscar-nominated film based on James Cainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s novel â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mildred Pierce.â&#x20AC;? 2 p.m. Free.

Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. â&#x2013; â&#x20AC;&#x153;American Experiments in Narrative: 2000-2015â&#x20AC;? will feature Jonas Mekasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 1999 film â&#x20AC;&#x153;This Side of Paradise â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Fragments of an Unfinished Biographyâ&#x20AC;? and Penny Laneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2013 film â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our Nixon.â&#x20AC;? 4 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. â&#x2013; The Travel and History Film Club will screen travel films with commentary by Nigerian Bernice Chuku and live music.

4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free. St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Court, 725 24th St. NW. 202-393-1511.

Performances and readings â&#x2013; Brian Feldman Projects will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;24 Minute Embrace,â&#x20AC;? featuring conceptual artist Brian Feldman hugging his mom for 24 minutes in three cities in one day. 4 p.m. Free. Kogod Courtyard, Smithsonian American Art Museum/National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F Streets NW. 800-8383006. â&#x2013; A reading by American Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most recent class of poets and fiction writers will feature Jessie Atkin, Patrick Marion Bradley, Bryan Freeland, Claire Handscombe, Priyanka Joseph, Sarah Katz, Madeline Pillow, Joellyn Powers, Sarah Sansolo, Devin Symons, Derek Tokaz and Jeremy S. Wade. 5 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919.

Special event â&#x2013; A Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day â&#x20AC;&#x153;Silhouetteâ&#x20AC;? Tea for Young Families will feature period teas, finger sandwiches, kid-friendly sandwiches and desserts. Afterward, a skilled artisan will cut attendeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; silhouettes, and a family-friendly tour of Tudor Place will explore the mansionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertaining spaces. 10 a.m. to noon. $20 to $40; reservations required. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org.

Tour â&#x2013; The Spies of Georgetown Walking Tour will focus on tales of spies and covert operations. 1 p.m. $15. Meet in front of the Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 703-569-1875.

Monday, May 11

Monday may 11 Concerts â&#x2013; D.C.-born jazz vocalist Christie Dashiell will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â&#x2013; The U.S. Army Blues will perform. 6 p.m. Free. World War II Memorial, 17th Street and Independence Avenue SW. 703-696-3399. â&#x2013; Jazz pianist Janelle Gill, a graduate of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, will perform. 7 p.m. $30; reservations required by May 8. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. 202-331-7282, ext. 3. â&#x2013; The Washington Jewish Music Festi-

val will feature â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Big Broadway SingAlong,â&#x20AC;? featuring show tunes from Rodgers & Hammerstein, the Gershwins, Kander & Ebb, Schwartz, Sondheim and more. 7:30 to 9 p.m. $16.50 to $21.50. Goldman Theater, Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. wjmf.org. â&#x2013; Fortas Chamber Music Concerts will feature violinist Leonidas Kavakos and pianist Christoph Eschenbach performing works by Bach, Beethoven and Schumann. 7:30 p.m. $49. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center.

202-467-4600. â&#x2013; The Embassy Series will present Irish guitarist Damien Kelly and American flutist Jessica Lipstone performing as the Redbrick Duo. 7:30 p.m. $150. Residence of the European Union Ambassador, 2534 Belmont Road NW. 202-625-2361.

Discussions and lectures â&#x2013; Jennifer Katt will discuss â&#x20AC;&#x153;Change Your Patterns, Change Your Life.â&#x20AC;? 9:45 a.m. Free. 40Plus of Greater Washington, 1718 P St. NW. 202-387-1582. â&#x2013; Christy Kwan, programs and outreach director at the Alliance for Biking & Walking, will discuss the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Benchmarking Project to track trends and research in bicycling and walking across the United States. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. $10; reservations required. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. â&#x2013; Lisa Anderson Todd will discuss her book â&#x20AC;&#x153;For a Voice and the Vote: My Journey With the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party.â&#x20AC;? 6:30 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. â&#x2013; Hannah Papp will discuss her book â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Mystical Backpacker: How to Discover Your Destiny in the Modern World.â&#x20AC;? 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3871400. â&#x2013; Dana Walrath will discuss her book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Like Water on Stoneâ&#x20AC;? (for ages 15 and older). 7 p.m. Free. Children & Teens Department, Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. â&#x2013; Egyptian-American journalist and commentator Mona Eltahawy will discuss her book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Headscarves and Hymens: Why the Middle East Needs a Sexual Revolution.â&#x20AC;? 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. â&#x2013; â&#x20AC;&#x153;District of Change: Traffic! Metro!

Bikers! How to Survive the D.C. Commuteâ&#x20AC;? will feature Harriet Tregoning, former director of the D.C. Office of Planning; Dan Tangherlini, former director of the D.C. Department of Transportation and former interim general manager of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Robert Thomson (aka Dr. Gridlock), traffic reporter for The Washington Post; and moderator David Plotz, an avid cyclist. 7 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. dclibrary.org/node/48301. â&#x2013; Two-time Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner David McCullough will discuss his book â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Wright Brothers.â&#x20AC;? 7 p.m. $35 to $45. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. sixthandi.org.

Films â&#x2013; The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marvelous Movie Mondayâ&#x20AC;? series will feature the 2005 film â&#x20AC;&#x153;The March of the Penguins.â&#x20AC;? 2 and 6:30 p.m.

Free. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021.

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DISPATCHES From Page 12 enth- and eighth-grade Confirmation candidates into the church.

Confirmation is the sacrament that completes the initiation of baptized Catholics into the church.

The Most Rev. Martin D. Holley, auxiliary bishop of Washington, confirmed us by laying on hands and making the sign of the cross on our foreheads. All of the candidates pick a Confirmation name, which is the name of a saint that has meaning to them. Mine is Agnes because my sisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday is on St. Agnesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; saint day.

We have been preparing for Confirmation for the past two years.

We studied, went on retreats, did service projects, researched our saints and more. Our confirmation teachers were Miss Meyer, Mrs. Kalinski, Ms. Graveline and Mr. McSweeney. They are great teachers and made preparing for Confirmation fun even though it is a serious event! Congratulations to all my fellow Confirmandi! â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Giulia N., seventh-grader

Ross Elementary

Well, the fourth- and fifth-graders came back from their George Washington University field trip really excited. The trip gave students a great look into what it would be like when they go to college. They got to see the basketball stadium, see the library and look into some of the classrooms, even when the teachers were teaching.

They got a chance to see some artwork hanging in the campus gallery, eat lunch in a nice cafeteria, and visit the newly opened textile museum. After all of this, they will be writing reports for our school counselor, Mr. Rogers.

The third-, fourth- and fifthgraders went on an all-day field trip on a boat. They are going to learn about the Anacostia River and Watershed with Living Classrooms.

The kindergartners are really starting spring with a chick-a-dee.

Their Rent-a-Coop eggs and chicks have arrived this week. They have two chicks that are a few days old and seven eggs in an incubator to keep the eggs warm. Seven new eggs should be born around May 20. The farmer will then come back to take all the chicks back to the farm where they will live and lay eggs. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ross Elementary School community

St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Day School

On April 24, St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hosted the third annual Hoops for Haiti fundraiser event. Hoops for Haiti is a three-on-three basketball tournament that raises money for St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s partner church and school in Haiti, St. Etienne. Every student could choose to play in the tournament or be a superfan and watch the games. There were 277 total students who participated, with 135 players on 45 teams and 142 superfans. About 30 teachers refereed the games and helped organize the event. This year, more than half of the students in the school participated and the event raised $21,000, doubling last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total. Hoops for Haiti was created by fourth-grade teacher and basketball coach Mr. Hoover, who has been to Haiti and visited St. Etienne three times. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Christian Hall, sixth-grader

childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chorus next year. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Keevan Kearns and Caty Hogan, fourth-graders, and Bilal Cook, third-grader

Washington International School

ThanhhĂĄ Lấi, the author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Inside Out and Back Again,â&#x20AC;? was supposed to visit our school to talk about her new book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Listen, Slowly.â&#x20AC;? However, a snow day canceled the original visit. Recently, ThanhhĂĄ Lấi made her appearance via Skype

Wednesday, May 6, 2015 to the fifth-grade class at the Washington International School. During the video chat, students were able to ask the author questions, such as if ThanhhĂĄ Lấi was ever going to write a series. She said that, although her publisher would love a series, she just wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the one to write a series; she prefers separate books, commenting that in series the only thing that changes is the plot. ThanhhĂĄ Lấi also talked about what she does to get her thoughts going to write a story. She spends

most of her day alone in her â&#x20AC;&#x153;cocoon,â&#x20AC;? just her and her laptop.

ThanhhĂĄ Lấi wrote her famous book in three months, although she said it would usually take five years to write a novel: a year to write the first draft, one to revise, two years for the publisher, and a year later for the book to come out. ThanhhĂĄ Lấi was able to write her story in only three months because no research was required. ThanhhĂĄ Lấi: The fifth-graders thank you again! â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sophie Racine, fifth-grader

Sheridan School

This week is the musical at Sheridan School. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grease.â&#x20AC;? The childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chorus gets to participate by singing and dancing. And this year some of us even got to have speaking parts. We practice once a week on Wednesdays. This week, though, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve practiced a ton. Kids in the third, fourth and fifth grades get to join the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chorus. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun because we get to sing with our friends and we get to see what it will be like to actually be part of the musical when weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re old enough.

We perform for the whole school and parents and friends, which can be scary. We will definitely be in

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Continued From Page 24 â&#x2013; A film series on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heinz Emigholz: Architectural Recordâ&#x20AC;? will feature the German avant-garde filmmakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2008 film â&#x20AC;&#x153;Loos Ornamental,â&#x20AC;? followed by a postscreening talk by Emigholz about his distinctive ideas on filming architecture.

6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required.

Goethe-Institut, 812 7th St. NW. goetheinstitutwashington.eventbrite.com.

Tuesday, May 12

Tuesday may 12 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program â&#x2013; Carol Weston will read from her book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ava and Taco Catâ&#x20AC;? (for ages 10 through 12). 10:30 a.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919.

Classes and workshops â&#x2013; The Georgetown Library will present a yoga class led by Margaret Brozen of Yoga Activist. 11 a.m. Free; reservations required. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. geoyogarsvp@dc.gov. â&#x2013; Yoga teacher and therapist Heather Ferris will lead a yoga class. Noon. Free.

Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288.

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â&#x2013; The Golden Triangle Business Improvement District will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Yoga Flow Slate,â&#x20AC;? led by guest instructor Robert Sherman. 5:30 p.m. Free. Farragut Square Park, Connecticut Avenue and K Street NW. goldentriangledc.com. â&#x2013; Instructors from VIDA Fitness will lead a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vinyasa Yogaâ&#x20AC;? class. 6:30 p.m.

Free. The Park at CityCenter, 10th and I streets NW. citycenterdc.com. â&#x2013; Yoga Activist will present a class for beginners. 7:30 p.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-2431188.

Concerts â&#x2013; The Washington International Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jazz band will perform an outdoor concert. Noon. Free. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202727-7703. â&#x2013; As part of the Tuesday Concert Series, pianist Hyewon Lee Gessner will perform music by Schubert. 12:10 p.m.

Free. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-347-2635. â&#x2013; Pianist John Eaton will perform a benefit concert for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Future Fund. Reception at 5:30 p.m.; concert at 7 p.m. $75.

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Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-895-4860. â&#x2013; Participants in the National Symphony Orchestra Youth Fellows training program will perform works by Tchaikovsky and Ravel for violin and cello. 6 p.m. Free.

Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. â&#x2013; â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Concert of Indian Classical Musicâ&#x20AC;? will feature Ustad Nishat Khan on sitar and Srimati Kaushiki Chakraborty on vocals.

7:30 p.m. $30 to $70. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â&#x2013; The S&R Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Overtures Concert Series will feature violinist Sayaka Shoji (shown) and pianist Ryo Yanagitani performing works by Mozart, Ravel and Stravinsky. 7:30 p.m. $65. Evermay, 1623 28th St. NW. overtureseries.org. â&#x2013; Gypsy Sallyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vinyl Lounge will host its weekly open mic show. 8 p.m. Free.

Gypsy Sallyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com.

Discussions and lectures â&#x2013; Instructor Luz Verost will lead a weekly Spanish Conversation Club session.

11 a.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. julia.strusienski@dc.gov. â&#x2013; MedStar Washington Hospital Center will present a program on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sunlight and Your Eyes.â&#x20AC;? 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Free; reservations required. MedStar Washington Hospital Center, 110 Irving St. NW. 202-877-6159. â&#x2013; Ionaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Advocacy Series will feature a talk on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Elder Financial Abuse, Fraud and Neglectâ&#x20AC;? by Carolyn Nicholas, president of Advocates for Elder Justice. 2 to 4 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Iona Senior Services, 4125 Albemarle St. NW. 202-895-9420. â&#x2013; Metro Music Source, a local meetup series for musicians and industry profes-

sionals, will focus on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Digital Marketing Strategies for Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Independent Musician,â&#x20AC;? featuring panelists Casey Rae, Wes Anderson, Justin Pietro, Geoff Browning and Dave Mallen. 6 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Gibson Guitar Showroom, 709 G St. NW. mms-may-12-2015. eventbrite.com. â&#x2013; Mark R. Cheathem will discuss his book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Andrew Jackson, Southerner.â&#x20AC;? Noon.

Montpelier Room, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202-707-5221. â&#x2013; Devora Zack will discuss her book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Singletasking: Get More Done One Thing at a Time.â&#x20AC;? 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400. â&#x2013; The DC Child and Family Services Agency will present an information session for prospective foster parents. 6:30 p.m.

Free. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288. â&#x2013; Eric Burns will discuss his book â&#x20AC;&#x153;1920: The Year That Made the Decade Roar.â&#x20AC;? 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. â&#x2013; Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Joseph J. Ellis will discuss his book â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Quartet: Orchestrating the Second American Revolution.â&#x20AC;? 7 p.m. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. â&#x2013; Independent scholar Steven Beller, an expert on Austrian history, will discuss â&#x20AC;&#x153;2015, 1995, 1955, 1945, 1815 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; An Embarrassment of Anniversaries? Perspectives on Austriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Role and Identity in Europe Now and Then.â&#x20AC;? 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Free; reservations required. Austrian Cultural Forum, 3524 International Court NW. acfdc.org.

Films â&#x2013; A Jewish American Heritage Month screening will feature Roberta Grossmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hava Nagila (The Movie),â&#x20AC;? about the history of the popular Jewish party song. Noon.

Free. Mary Pickford Theater, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202-707-9897. â&#x2013; Docs in Progress, DC LaborFest and the Bread and Roses series will present a look at three documentary works-in-progress that touch on aspects of work and workers in the Washington area â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Take No Moreâ&#x20AC;? by Michael Blain and Kiley Kraskouskas, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Creative Fedsâ&#x20AC;? by Erica Ginsberg and Leon Gerskovic, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;City of Treesâ&#x20AC;? by Lance Kramer and Brandon Kramer. 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets Takoma, 235 Carroll St. NW. 202726-0856. â&#x2013; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Facing German Historyâ&#x20AC;? will feature Alice Agneskirchnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2013 film â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Apartment in Berlin,â&#x20AC;? about the increasing number of young Israelis moving to Germanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital. A post-screening panel discussion will feature the director and others. 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Goethe-Institut, 812 7th St. NW. goetheinstitutwashington.eventbrite.com. â&#x2013; As part of the European Month of Culture, the French CinĂŠmathèque series will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Borders on the Horizon: Three Perspectives on Migration From Africa to Europe,â&#x20AC;? featuring the short films â&#x20AC;&#x153;Atlantiques,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Barcelone ou la mortâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Exil.â&#x20AC;?

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Wednesday may 13 Benefits â&#x2013; The Georgetown Villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual fundraising party will feature cocktails and appetizers, as well as rooftop views of the Potomac River. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s services and programs. 6 to 8 p.m. $100 to $125. Roof terrace, Foley & Lardner LLC, Washington Harbour, 3000 K St. NW. 202-999-8988.

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Children’s program ■ Sarah Albee will read from her book “Why’d They Wear That?: Fashion as the Mirror of History” (for ages 10 through 14).

10:30 a.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

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■ BodyCartography Project from Minneapolis will present a master class. 10:15 a.m. $15. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600.

■ As part of the Avalon Theatre’s new film studies program, Oliver Gaycken, assistant professor of English and film studies at the University of Maryland, will present a class on “Film Classics: Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Vertigo,’” featuring a look at its production history and critical reception.

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■ The Vajrayogini Buddhist Center will host a class on meditation. 7 to 8:30 p.m. $6 to $12. Vajrayogini Buddhist Center, 1787 Columbia Road NW. 202-986-2257.

Concerts ■ Participants in the National Symphony Orchestra Youth Fellows training program will perform works by Persichetti and Ewald. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.

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■ The Washington Jewish Music Festival will feature the Epichorus, an eclectic ensemble stirring the sounds of Indian and Judeo-Arabic retro-folk music. 7:30 to 9 p.m. $16.50 to $21.50. Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. wjmf.org.

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■ Texas singer-songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard will perform. 8 p.m. $22 to $25.

Hill Country Live DC, 410 7th St. NW. music.hillcountrywdc.com.

■ Orgone and Sophistafunk will perform. 8:30 p.m. $12 to $15. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com.

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■ Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist David K. Shipler will discuss his book “Freedom of Speech: Mightier Than the Sword.” Noon. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000.

■ Megan Harris of the Veterans History Project will discuss “Fighting on Two Fronts: Veterans’ Experiences Within the Segregated Military During World War II.” Noon.

Free. Southwest Gallery, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202707-0185.

■ Retired FBI agent David Major will provide an update on global terrorism, espionage and cybersecurity. Noon. Free.

International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW. 202-393-7798.

■ Ashley W. Harris, assistant educator at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, will discuss works by American artists who drew inspiration from their travels.

Noon to 12:30 p.m. Free. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-783-7370.

■ “Building a Legacy of Leadership: The Vladimir Potanin Foundation” — about the group’s role in shaping leadership, creativity and philanthropy throughout the Russian Federation — will feature Larisa Zelkova, board chair and president of the Vladimir Potanin Foundation; Ksana Oracheva, general director of the Vladimir Potanin Foundation; and Gayle Peterson, co-founder and senior managing director of Partners for Change and program director for Impact Investing. 4 to 5 p.m. Free; reservations required. Suite 412, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. go.gwu.edu/potanin.

■ “Forum on National Civics Poll: How Competent a Citizen Are You?” will feature Purdue University students who polled American adults regarding civic knowledge, participation and confidence. 6 p.m. Free.

McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000.

■ Kenneth A. Daigler, author of “Spies, Patriots, and Traitors: American Intelligence in the Revolutionary War,” will discuss “Spies Among Us: Espionage Agents Who Joined the Society of the Cincinnati.”

6 p.m. Free. Society of the Cincinnati, Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-785-2040.

■ Jessica Hopper will discuss her book “The First Collection of Criticism by a Living Female Rock Critic” in conversation with The Washington Post’s Chris Richards.

6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets Brookland, 625 Monroe St. NE. 202-636-7230.

■ Allison Leotta will discuss her book “A Good Killing.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets Takoma, 235 Carroll St. NW. 202-726-0856.

■ Art historian Bonita Billman will discuss “The Ashcan School of Painting.”

6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $30 to $42. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030.

■ The Friends of Tenley-Friendship Library will present a talk by journalist David Grimm on his book “Citizen Canine: Our Evolving Relationship With Cats and Dogs.” 7 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202727-1488.

■ Louis P. Masur will discuss his book “Lincoln’s Last Speech: Wartime Reconstruction and the Crisis of Reunion,” and James McPherson will discuss his book

“The War That Forged a Nation: Why the Civil War Still Matters.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

■ Poet and essayist Mary Ruefle will discuss her work with Ron Charles, editor of The Washington Post’s Book World. 7 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. hillcenterdc.org.

■ Local journalists Tom Sherwood and Harry Jaffe will discuss their book “Dream City: Race, Power, and the Decline of Washington D.C.” 7:30 p.m. Free. Upshur Street Books, 827 Upshur St. NW. upshurstreetbooks.com.

Films ■ The Hill Center will present Thomas Miller’s 2014 film “Limited Partnership,” about one of the first same-sex couples in the world to be legally married. 7:30 p.m.

Free; reservations suggested. Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. hillcenterdc.org.

■ The Lions in Czech Film series will feature Andrea Sedlácková’s 2014 film “Fair Play,” about an 18-year-old Czechoslovakian sprinter who dreams of making the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles and is put on a drug that she learns could lead to infertility. A Q&A with the director will follow. 8 p.m. $6.50 to $11.75. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-9666000.

Performances and readings ■ Company E will present “The Butterfly’s Burden,” an evening of dance inspired by the poetry of Palestinian author Mahmoud Darwish with an original score composed by Company E’s Gavin Stewart. 7 p.m. $20; reservations required by May 11. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. 202-331-7282, ext. 3.

■ Vienna-based artist and musician Lisa Kortschak will present a live performance and screening of “Inside the Outside.” 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations required. Austrian Cultural Forum, 3524 International Court NW. acfdc.org.

■ The four-day Voices of Now Festival — featuring new plays written and performed by 11 ensembles from the Washington area featuring more than 100 artists ages 11 through 25 — will open with “Balancing Act,” “Growing Roots/Cultivando Raíces” and “Undercurrent.” 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Arena Stage, 1101 6th St. SW. 202-488-3300. The festival will continue Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

■ The Washington Ballet will present “Tour-de-Force: Serenade,” featuring choreography by Balanchine and music by Tchaikovsky. 7:30 p.m. $41 to $135. Eisenhower Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. The performance will repeat Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Special event ■ “Sushi for Sale” — a look at how a Japanese delicacy became an American favorite — will feature chef Kaz Okochi of Kaz Sushi Bistro, Bonny Wolf of American Food Roots and other historians and researchers. After the panel discussion, an interactive reception will feature sushimaking demonstrations, sake tasting and lessons, a soy sauce sampling, green tea and food. 6 to 8:30 p.m. $40. Warner Bros. Theater, National Museum of American History, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. bit.ly/SushiForSale.

Sporting event ■ D.C. United will play Orlando City Soccer Club. 7 p.m. $25 to $55. RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St. SE. 800-745-3000.

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