Nw 06 21 2017

Page 1

The NorThwesT CurreNT

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Group targets Ward 3 school overcrowding

Georgia Eastern project slowed by court appeals

HAY FEVER

■ Development: Entrance

on Kalmia Road is top issue

By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

Ward 3 parents and city officials now largely agree that overcrowding in the area’s public schools will only grow more acute over time. Though solutions have remained elusive so far, efforts are ramping up to find them, including through a new working group. Overcrowding is, in some ways, a good problem to have for D.C. Public Schools, which faces lackluster achievement records and outdated facilities in many locations. But schools in affluent Ward 3 are seen as among the most desirable in a city with widening income and opportunity gaps. By this fall, projected enrollment will exceed building capacity in all of the ward’s public elementary, middle and high schools except for Hearst Elementary, which will be overfilled by fall 2020 at the latest. Class sizes have ballooned, and parents report that some Ward 3 schools have resorted to using stairwells as classroom space and closets as offices. See Schools/Page 27

By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

A major Ward 4 building project that was originally scheduled to begin construction in the second quarter of 2017 has been temporarily waylaid by two D.C. Court of Appeals cases amid neighborhood objections to traffic plans for the site. Douglas Development has planned since 2013 to construct a mixed-use building with four sto-

ries of apartments above a groundfloor Harris Teeter grocery store at 7828 Georgia Ave. NW in Shepherd Park, just west of the Maryland line. Dubbed “Jemal’s Gateway” and “Georgia Eastern,” the project is billed as another opportunity — along with the Walter Reed redevelopment farther south — for commercial growth in an area of the city that’s struggled until recently to secure consistent retail interest. The development site is bounded by Eastern Avenue to the north, Georgia Avenue to the east, Kalmia Road to the south and 12th See Georgia/Page 12

Developers outline plans for 4000 Wisconsin Ave. ■ Tenley: 720 apartments

Brian Kapur/The Current

The all-volunteer Picnic Theatre Company, specialists in sitespecific cocktail party theater, presented Noel Coward’s 1925 comedy of bad manners “Hay Fever” last week in three performances at Georgetown’s Dumbarton House.

and retail space proposed By CUNEYT DIL

Current Correspondent

Plans advance for 16th Street bus changes By GRACE BIRD

Current Correspondent

A controversial four-year plan to overhaul the popular 16th Street NW bus service and improve chronic issues of unreliability and overcrowding is moving ahead with some support, though residents at a recent community meeting expressed concerns about service changes. A planning study completed in April 2016 by the D.C. Department of Transportation recommended adding peak-period bus lanes and off-board fare payments, consolidating bus stops and lengthening bus zones. The study area covers the stretch of 16th between Arkansas Avenue and H

Vol. L, No. 25

Serving Communities in Northwest Washington Since 1967

Brian Kapur/The Current

16th Street NW is a major bus corridor, but overcrowding and slow travel times are issues.

Street NW, where 20,000 people take Metrobus every weekday. “16th Street is one of the busiest corridors in the District,” Transportation Department project manager Spring Worth told The Current. “There are a lot of diffi-

cult choices, but ones we have to face to improve the service.” Changes to 16th Street bus schedules are set for implementation June 25 by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, in a “cost-neutral manner,” according to service planner Kristine Marsh. “The total number of service hours for the corridor is exactly the same,” Marsh told residents — aside from a modest increase in late-night service to accommodate Metrorail changes. In conjunction with the changes, Metro is also shifting some 16th Street Metrobus service from the local S1, S2 and S4 lines to the S9 limited-stop commuter route. The S9 will also begin running for See Buses/Page 16

Donohoe Development last week presented plans to build 720 apartment units and ground-level retail at 4000 Wisconsin Ave. NW in Tenleytown, drawing suggestions that developers build more and larger affordable units. Plans call for razing the existing 1980s-era commercial and office building on the lot while preserving its underground parking garage. Three courtyards will break up the mass of the new mixed-use structure, which will include about 34,000 square feet of retail space. Due to varying elevations of the lot, the new building will have seven stories at its highest point, with set-back penthouse units on top. Developers envision neighborhood-serving restaurants and a small-scale grocer on the site. The design proposes a prominent corner on Wisconsin Avenue and Upton Street, with a courtyard entrance bounded by a potential

Brian Kapur/The Current

The project would replace the commercial building at Wisconsin Avenue and Upton Street NW.

restaurant and apartment lobby. Some residents at the meeting last Tuesday asked developers to retain the location’s gym and indoor pool, currently operated by Sport&Health. Project officials said about 17,000 square feet of the project are devoted to a health club; their goal is to find another gym to sign a lease if Sport&Health doesn’t renew, according to the developers’ filing with the D.C. Office of Planning. The redeveloped site will include about 883 total vehicle parking spaces and 325 bicycle spots, according to the filing, “and enough loading facilities to serve the mix of uses.” A curb cut on See Donohoe/Page 16

PASSAGES

SPORTS

CURRENTNEWSPAPERS.COM

INDEX

Essay contest

Hoop dreams

Check out our new website, where you’ll find more of the communityoriented news, features and sports you read weekly in The Current.

Calendar/18 Classifieds/27 District Digest/4 In Your Neighborhood/10 Opinion/6 Passages/13

Eaton fourth-grader among among winners at ‘Celebration of Youth’ competition / Page 13

Former Gonzaga star Kris Jenkins hopes to hear his name called at Thursday’s NBA draft / Page 9

Police Report/8 Real Estate/15 School Dispatches/23 Service Directory/25 Shopping & Dining/17 Sports/9

Tips? Contact us at newsdesk@currentnewspapers.com

2 Wednesday, June 21, 2017

The CurrenT

Join Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Bid Committee for a Community Rally

June 28 at 6 pm Smithsonians National Museum of the American Indian Washington, DC is in the running to host the 2022 Gay Games. Bringing the Games to DC would showcase our DC Values to tens of thousands of athletes and visitors from around the world. But we need your help...

Let’s rally for the games! FREE FOOD, GIVEAWAYS, AND ENTERTAINMENT To RSVP go to https://dcgaygames2020bidcommunityrally.eventbrite.com To learn more, go to www.ggdc2022.org.

3

CurreNTNewspapers.Com

The CurreNT

wedNesday, JuNe 21, 2017

Jewish Primary Day School Campaign aims to reduce thefts from cars breaks ground on expansion By GRACE BIRD

Current Correspondent

When the only Jewish day school in D.C. first announced plans in 2015 to expand its elementary campus and construct a new middle school, parents, students and faculty rejoiced. This month, the mood remained buoyant as the Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation’s Capital ceremonially broke ground to kick off construction at its Brightwood campus. The new middle school is scheduled to open its doors in August 2018. Head of school Naomi Reem said the institution, which currently offers kindergarten through sixth grade, is looking forward to serving slightly older students. “It’s the time of Bar Mitzvahs. It’s a time of great change,� she said in an interview. “It will be exciting.� The project is being funded by two $10 million donations from longtime supporters: the family of the late Milton Gottesman and Ambassador Alfred Moses. That money will cover a new rooftop field, a gym, an outdoor classroom, two libraries, a media center, a design lab, art and music studios and more. The Gottesman family donated an additional $2

million to renovate the existing building at 6045 16th St. NW. In recognition of the family’s contributions, the school has been renamed the Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation’s Capital, to honor Gottesman’s memory after his passing this year, and its oldest grades will be known as the Moses Family Middle School. The school also benefited from recent donations by the Laufer family, which has three children enrolled there; the eldest will join the inaugural seventh-grade class. The family donated $1 million and added $500,000 with a successful matching challenge. Mayor Muriel Bowser attended the June 6 celebration. “It feels like just yesterday where we were celebrating in the auditorium a wonderful gift,� Bowser said. “Just a few months later, we’re here. That’s a testament to you — and the speed of the D.C. government agencies.� To accommodate the work at its Brightwood campus, the school will relocate its second through sixth grades to Silver Spring, Md., for the 2017-18 school year. The south campus, which holds kindergarten and first grade at 4715 16th St. NW, is unaffected.

In an effort to highlight efforts to prevent car break-ins in the District, Mayor Muriel Bowser and police officials walked around Ward 4 on Monday issuing “friendly citations� to residents as reminders to keep their vehicles locked and valuables out of sight. The mayor and Metropolitan Police Department also shared other safety tips in a news release, advising residents to remove portable GPS devices from dashboards when parking their cars and to hide belongings in the car trunk or a

locked glove compartment. In general, officials said in the release, “the best way to prevent theft from an auto is to keep valuables out of sight,� which means never leaving items like “cell phones, briefcases, suitcases, or electronic devices� in plain view. The safety push was part of Back to Basics DC, an effort to highlight aspects of the government’s day-to-day work. District officials are promoting the initiative on social media using #backtobasicsDC.

4-#.'#+!# 3& 0 )'$# 3')) # )'(# 0 0&#/# 1-!,*'+%

!,**1+'0'#/ 3&#+ 5,1 2'/'0 #'0&#. ,$ ,1. )#/

))#.'#/ $,. *,"#) 0,1. &')# 5,1 .# &#.# *##0 0&#

0# * )# .+ *,.# ,10 ,1. '+"'2'"1 )'6#" ! .# +"

%#0 %)'*-/# ,$ 0&# )'$#/05)# 0& 0 3 '0/ 5,1

#0&#/"

!

The week ahead

'/!,+/'+ 2#+1# 1'0# #0&#/" 1+.'/# #0&#/" !,* 1..#+0

Saturday, June 24

! "#

The D.C. Department of Housing and Community Development will hold the ninth annual DC Housing Expo and Home Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW.

Sunday, June 25

&#25 & /#

,)/0,+ .'2# ')2#. -.'+% 1+.'/# &#25 & /# !,* 1..#+0 $$ /'0# )#/ ))#.5 "".#//

The Shepherd Park Citizens Association will hold its 15th annual picnic from 2 to 5 p.m. on the lower field of the Lowell School, 1640 Kalmia Road NW. For details, visit shepherdpark.org. â– Ward 4 D.C. Council member Brandon Todd will hold the annual Ward 4 Family Fun Day from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Kingsbury Day School, 5000 14th St. NW. Activities will include food, music and activities for all ages. To RSVP, contact Dolly Turner at 202-654-6406 or dturner@dccouncil.us.

Tuesday, June 27

The Foggy Bottom Association will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at School Without Walls High School, 2130 G St. NW.

Wednesday, June 28

The D.C. Office of the Tenant Advocate will hold a “Renters 101� training session. Topics will include an overview of tenant rights and responsibilities, as well as discussion of leases, rent increases, rent control, evictions, housing code problems and security deposits. The training will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the agency’s office in Suite 300N, Reeves Center, 2000 14th St. NW. To RSVP, call 202-719-6560 or email delores.anderson@dc.gov. ■The D.C. Department of Transportation will host a public meeting to discuss the final design concepts of the Rock Creek Park multi-use trail and pedestrian bridge over Rock Creek. The meeting will be held in the Visitor’s Center at the National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. There will be an open house from 6 to 8 p.m., with a brief presentation by staff at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 29

The D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board will meet at 9 a.m. in Room 220 South, One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW. ■The D.C. Office of the Tenant Advocate will hold a stakeholder meeting to provide budgetary and legislative updates and to discuss ideas for the agency’s 10th annual Tenant and Tenant Association Summit on Saturday, Sept. 16. The stakeholder meeting will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. in the conference room at the agency’s office in Suite 300N, Reeves Center, 2000 14th St. NW. To RSVP, call 202-719-6560 or email delores.anderson@dc.gov.

“One Of The Largest “Th e Nation’s Carwashes in Carwash� America�

www.flagshipcarwash.com agshipcarwash.com www.fl

DISTRICT LINE LINE (Full (Full Serve) Serve) DISTRICT 4432 Connecticut Connecticut Ave. Ave. NW NW 4432 202-363-4960 202-363-4960 FullSoft Serve Soft&Cloth Full Serve Cloth Detail Shop NORTH BETHESDA NORTH BETHESDA 2100 Chapman Chapman Ave. Ave. (Next (Next to to Target) Target) 2100 301-230-1230 301-230-1230 FullSoft Serve Soft&Cloth Full Serve Cloth Detail Shop Exterior Express Express & & 88 Bay Bay Self-Serve Self-Serve Exterior

10% OFF

PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT WASH WEEKLY $3.00 OFF FULL SERVICE ULTIMATE WASH

DETAILING SERVICES

VALID AT ALL DC & MD FULL SERVICE LOCATIONS.

Offer expires 6/30/17

Not valid in combination with other offer or coupons. Offer expires 6/30/17

3

4 Digest

4

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

The CurrenT

CurrenTneWspapers.Com

District Digest Lane closures slated for Canal Road NW

A stretch of Canal Road NW in Georgetown will face lane closures until June 28 to make way for sewer rehabilitation work, with officials warning of traffic delays. Weather permitting, crews will close one westbound lane of Canal along with the eastbound turning lane near the Georgetown University entrance just west of Whitehurst Freeway. The closures will be in effect 24 hours a day starting at 7 a.m. today, according to a news release from the D.C. Sewer and Water Authority, which is conducting the sewer work. During that time, crews will be repairing an 18-inch sewer under the C&O Canal. The work is related to 2015 sewer overflows along the Capital Crescent Trail that took place after heavy rains, the release says. Additionally, starting next

month the sewer repairs will require a detour on the Capital Crescent Trail to avoid construction activities near the Foundry Branch Tunnel and Washington Canoe Club. The work is expected to last through December 2017, with the trail otherwise remaining open, along with the tunnel and towpath stairs. Initial plans set a June 19 start date for the Canal Road work, but inclement weather delayed the schedule, according to the release.

New D.C. service enables 911 texts

A new Text to 911 service in D.C. aims to improve accessibility for residents who aren’t able to call for emergency help. In a news release announcing the new offering, Mayor Muriel Bowser said it provides “an immediate connection to emergency services,” to people “who are deaf, hard of hearing or who

Jumbo Cash Out Refinance

up to 2.5 million Loan Amount Primary or 2nd Home

301-461-4832 Steve Abelman Capital One Bank

NMLS ID: 226333 steve.abelman@capitalone.com

have a speech disability, as well as those who could be put in more danger by calling 911.” Officials are emphasizing, though, that residents should continue to call rather than text 911 whenever possible. The new text service requires a smartphone capable of sending text messages, and Location Services must be enabled. The text messages should be “brief, easily understood, and in plain English (no abbreviations, shortcuts, or slang),” the release says. The D.C. Office of Unified Communications worked with Gallaudet University and the Federal Communications Commission to test and improve the new tool. The service is one step toward evolving the District to “Next Generation 911,” a nationwide effort to modernize 911 systems, according to Karima Holmes, who directs the D.C. communications office.

Parks agency alters permitting process

The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation is due to shift to a more user-friendly permit application process this week, and will keep the system open until July 4 for long-term rentals for fall 2017. New features will allow residents to view the availability of a space (for example, fields, courts or pools) online before requesting a reservation. When a recreation space is listed as “Open for Purchase,” customers can add it to their cart, pay and then immediately receive a permit and receipt, according to a news release. The new system will be open now through July 4 for athletic permit applications for the fall. During this period, residents can make one-time reservations for long-term permits — for example, a football team seeking to reserve

The CurrenT Delivered weekly to homes and businesses in Northwest Washington Publisher & Editor Davis Kennedy President & COO David Ferrara Managing Editor Chris Kain Assistant Managing Editor Brady Holt Dir. of Adv. Production George Steinbraker Dir. of Corporate Dev. Richa Marwah Advertising Standards

Advertising published in The Current Newspapers is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services as offered are accurately described and are available to customers at the advertised price. Advertising that does not conform to these standards, or that is deceptive or misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any Current Newspapers reader encounters non-compliance with these standards, we ask that you inform us. All advertising and editorial matter is fully protected and may not be reproduced in any manner without permission from the publisher.

Telephone: 202-244-7223 E-mail Address

newsdesk@currentnewspapers.com Street Address

5185 MacArthur Blvd. NW, Suite 102 Mailing Address

Post Office Box 40400 Washington, D.C. 20016-0400

a field every Thursday evening. Applicants will be notified of their permit status the week of July 31. Once that official permit process is over (the agency is accepting no late applications), other residents, teams and leagues will still be able to apply for any available space on a first-come, first-served basis, the release says. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the new permitting system last week at a ribbon-cutting celebrating the $17 million modernization of Kenilworth Recreation Center in Ward 7, which includes a new gym and new outdoor pool.

Visit us online

At currentnewspapers.com, you’ll find more of the community-oriented news, features and sports you’re accustomed to reading each week. You can also find us on Twitter @currentnewsdc and on Facebook at Current Newspapers. To sign up for a weekly email newsletter with a listing of the week’s stories with links to the website, contact currentnewspapers@ gmail.com.

Georgetown solar co-op picks provider

The Georgetown-Burleith Solar Co-op has selected the company GreenBrilliance — above two others that bid competitively — to install solar panels for its members. According to a news release, GreenBrilliance came out on top due to its competitive pricing, local experience and record of customer satisfaction. The co-op, part of the DC SUN umbrella of neighborhood groups expanding the use of solar power, started in 2008 and now involves more than 40 property owners. It is accepting new members through June 30. Going solar as a group and choosing a single installer can save participants up to 20 percent of the cost of their system, according to the release. Sign-up is available online at dcsun.org/ georgetown-burleith, and an information session will take place 6:30 to 8 p.m. June 26 at the Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW.

Agency names new chief building official

The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs announced last week that Lynn Underwood will serve as D.C.’s newest chief building official, bringing more than 30 years of national and international experience to the role of overseeing local construction projects. Underwood has worked previously in Abu Dhabi, Virginia, Arizona, Washington and New Mexico, and has written several books on building codes. He has also earned more than 10 certificates from the International Code Council and was elected to serve a three-year term on its board of directors. In his new position as the District’s chief building official, Underwood said he is “focused on training and empowering our staff to ensure that every person who conducts business with us has a predictable, positive experience.” Agency director Melinda Bolling echoed his sentiments,

declaring that Underwood will “provide absolutely top-notch customer service to District residents and businesses as CBO.”

Fitness classes held at Walter Reed site

As development begins at the Parks at Walter Reed site along the Georgia Avenue NW corridor in Ward 4, the project team has begun hosting weekly Fitness in the Parks events to lay the groundwork for the site’s public uses. The free, one-hour fitness class is open to all ages and experience levels and will take place each Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. until Oct. 24, except July 4. Each week, trainers from CASS Fitness offer a circuit-style workout outside on the Great Lawn in front of the original General Hospital at Walter Reed. Fourteen people showed up for the first event on a rainy Tuesday earlier this spring, and the weekly attendance has risen to 25, according to the development team’s spokesperson Karyn Le Blanc. Overall, more than 100 people have visited the fitness events so far, including new and returning guests, Le Blanc said. The development team plans to introduce more recurring events later this year and next year, according to LeBlanc, as part of an ongoing effort to attract more people to the site. Attendees can enter through the live construction site’s lone access point, a security gate at Georgia Avenue and Butternut Street NW. Free parking is available on-site. Details are available at walterreedtomorrow.com.

Corrections

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

The CurrenT

Wednesday, June 21, 2017 5

A SIBLEY BABY IS IN

We are committed to providing the best care for you and your baby. Infants needing special care are treated by an expert team of obstetricians, neonatologists, nurses and Johns Hopkins maternal-fetal medicine specialists. The team works 24-hours a day to ensure your baby is always in great hands. Take a virtual tour of our new state-of-the-art facilities at sibleybaby.org.

#SibleyBaby Tell us about your Sibley Baby!

6

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

The CurrenT Davis Kennedy/Publisher & Editor Chris Kain/Managing Editor

More investigation needed

When the government does something to benefit a campaign donor, any explanation or justification — even a wholly logical one — comes under a cloud of suspicion. Accordingly, we’ve followed with concern the saga of Fort Myer Construction and its connection to last year’s shakeup at the D.C. Department of General Services, the agency responsible for constructing and maintaining city buildings. A new 1,000-page report by Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh draws troubling conclusions that require further investigation. In a nutshell, agency director Christopher Weaver resigned after reportedly refusing an order from City Administrator Rashad Young to fire two of his top aides. The aides were involved with contract reform that reduced the weight granted to certified local businesses — such as Fort Myer — and also with denials of two major contracts to Fort Myer. The Ward 5-based Fort Myer has donated generously to many local politicians, including Mayor Muriel Bowser. The Cheh report is filled with discomforting details: Notably, Mr. Young, the mayor’s top appointee, apparently took numerous steps to protect and assist Fort Myer. When the company’s bid submission on a key project at St. Elizabeths was missing information, the report says, he ordered the General Services Department to help the company address its errors. Fort Myer protested when it ultimately lost that contract — despite seeking nearly three times as much money as the winning bidder, and also being suspected of improperly obtaining confidential information on its competitor’s bid. Notwithstanding those issues, Mr. Young helped achieve a $4 million settlement for Fort Myer, according to the report. Other sections lay out a case that government officials as well as other contractors felt intimidated by the company’s power. Overall, the Cheh report concluded, “Fort Myer appears to be a favored contractor” that is accustomed to high levels of access, deference and special assistance from government officials. When The Washington Post sought comment from the Bowser administration, chief of staff John Falcicchio wrote back in a text message: “Malarkey.” We can’t agree. The contents of the Cheh report merit further investigation, not casual dismissals. We applaud Ms. Cheh for fighting successfully to bring her report to light. For his part, Mr. Young has defended his role by saying that he merely wanted to smooth things over with Fort Myer so that legal disputes wouldn’t slow down important city projects. The Cheh report found “no direct evidence of political influence” while also noting inconsistencies in his arguments, along with refusals by the Bowser administration to provide large amounts of requested information, citing legal loopholes. The mayor must demonstrate a commitment to transparency in this matter. Fort Myer’s influence — real or at least widely perceived — risks stifling competition, leaving D.C. employees fearful of making a powerful enemy, and harming residents’ ability to trust their government. We see a need for further investigation by appropriate local authorities.

A legacy of service

When Jim Graham’s former constituents in Ward 1 look back on his 16 years on the D.C. Council, his insistence on responsive services surely ranks high in their memories. He was known to spend hours most mornings responding personally to emails, offering his distinctive message of “Bests” over his signature. Mr. Graham died last week at age 71. In reflecting on his long history of public service, it would be disappointing to let a pair of ethicsrelated criticisms late in his career — neither of which related to personal gain — sully our memory of this charismatic fighter. You never wanted to be on the wrong side of Mr. Graham, and his passion and temper alike were focused on the interests of his constituents. We also have great respect for his work directing the Whitman-Walker Health clinic during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s and 1990s. “It was no secret that we did not always see eye to eye, but there was no question as to his deep love for the people of Ward 1,” Brianne Nadeau, who defeated Mr. Graham for the Ward 1 seat in 2014, said in a news release. We echo Council member Nadeau’s sentiments. On Friday, Mr. Graham’s body will lay in state at the John A. Wilson Building from noon to 5 p.m. Viewing and religious services will be held the next day at 10 a.m. and noon, respectively, at All Souls Unitarian Church, 1500 Harvard St. NW.

The CurrenT

CurrenTneWspapers.Com

Hail to the … Supreme Court?

O

n Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a rock band — and its ruling could help legally settle the fight over the name “Redskins.” An Asian group calling itself “The Slants” had sought for years to trademark its name and by doing so, directly attack the derogatory use of the word as an insult. Federal licensing officials refused to issue that trademark, saying the name was disparaging and violated trademark regulations that date back to the 1940s. A unanimous Supreme Court ruled The Slants had a First Amendment right to call themselves essentially whatever they want, and it ruled the 1940s trademark limitation unconstitutional. Justice Samuel Alito said in the court ruling that the federal restriction “offends a bedrock First Amendment principle: Speech may not be banned on the ground that it expresses ideas that offend.” Band founder Simon Tam said the band name was an attempt to neutralize the word. “The notion of having slanted eyes was always considered a negative thing,” Tam said in January when oral arguments were heard in the case, according to National Public Radio. “Kids would pull their eyes back in a slant-eyed gesture to make fun of us. ... I wanted to change it to something that was powerful, something that was considered beautiful or a point of pride instead.” Now after this ruling from a court of law, only the court of public opinion will decide whether The Slants will succeed. The Washington Redskins team has fought an increasingly loud battle over the team name and its meaning. While team owner Dan Snyder and supporters say the team proudly honors the fighting spirit and determination of American Indians, opponents say the name is a historic slur and refers to the discrimination and even scalping of American Indians for profit. The federal Patent and Trademark office canceled the “Redskins” trademark in 2014 after decades of its use. The team has fought back in court in a case that’s now pending in federal court in Richmond. Expert court watchers say there’s little chance the team will lose given the sweeping opinion from Monday’s Supreme Court ruling. Team owner Dan Snyder declined an NBC News interview request on Monday, but issued a simple statement: “I’m THRILLED. Hail to the Redskins.” The public relations battle over the name took an earlier hit last year when The Washington Post published a survey that said nine out of 10 Native Americans were not offended by the Redskins name. The survey in May 2016 covered 504 people in every state and in the District. It was similar to a poll done in 2004 and was “broadly consistent” across age, income, education, political party and proximity to reservations, The Post reported. So, now what? The legal ruling may help clear some of the opposition to the team returning to the District and the team paying for a new $1 billion stadium on the site of the old RFK. The team’s lease in

Prince George’s County expires in 2027. It will take several years to gain federal approval and local permits and years more to build a new stadium. The team is also looking in Virginia and another site in Prince George’s, but no site matches the history and drama associated with RFK Memorial Stadium. Intense opposition from neighborhoods around RFK could be a hurdle unless any new plan guarantees the family recreation and retail opportunities the neighbors want. Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans — a longtime advocate for the team returning to Washington — says the District can provide extensive amenities to the adjacent neighborhoods and that the team could anchor development that benefits the whole city. “The name should not be a sticking point in getting the team here,” Evans told NBC4 on Monday. “Whether the name stays the Redskins or gets changed is up to the owner of the team.” Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, who opposes the team name, did not rule out negotiating a team return, but told NBC4, “whether the team name is constitutional or not doesn’t change whether it’s appropriate.” ■ Folklife Festival returns. Pack the sunscreen and grab a bottle of water or two. The popular event returns for two long weekends: Former Ward 1 D.C. June 29 through July 4 Council member Jim and July 6 through 9. It’s the 50th anniver- Graham sary of the festival, which this year will highlight circus arts, migrations of people across and around America, and iconic items that tell the story of 50 years of Folklife gatherings. And more good news: The National Mall grass has been reseeded. The festival will return to its spot from 7th to 12th streets. Enjoy. It’s one of your Notebook’s favorite events. ■ A final word. We’ll have more to say in future Notebooks, but we join others in mourning the death last week of former Ward 1 Council member Jim Graham. He was best known on the council for supporting the homeless, the struggling tenants in a growing city and the need to keep Metrobus fares affordable for hardworking families. Prior to joining the council, Graham for nearly 17 years ran the Whitman-Walker Health clinic that was an early leader in the care and treatment of HIV/AIDS. Although Graham late in his career was reprimanded for mishandling government contracts involved with Metro development, his long career reflected far more good than bad. Our condolences are offered to his wide array of friends and to those who only knew him by his work. Tom Sherwood, a Southwest resident, is a political reporter for News 4.

TOM SHERWOOD’S

NOTEBOOK

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR D.C. not unique with residency exception

A note about the following sentence in Tom Sherwood’s Notebook in The Current’s June

14 issue: “The District also is the only place we know of where the top prosecutor doesn’t have to live in the jurisdiction he or she oversees.” Close, but Title 28 of the U.S. Code Section 545(a) states quite clearly, “Each United States attorney shall reside in the district for which he is appointed,

except that these officers of the District of Columbia, the Southern District of New York, and the Eastern District of New York may reside within 20 miles thereof.” My best regards to Tom Sherwood. Richard Roberts Washington, D.C.

7 Op-Ed

The CurrenT

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Anne Frank House is sterling local example VIEWPOINT MARY CHEH

O

n Saturday, I joined the Adas Israel Congregation’s morning services to present a ceremonial resolution in celebration of the Anne Frank House. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this organization, you may be surprised to hear that Anne Frank House is celebrating its 30th year in operation. With a focus on helping those most in need, the Anne Frank House serves as a strong expression of the Jewish value of “Tikkun Olam� — that by improving the lives of others one can, in turn, improve the world. Based in wards 3 and 4, this nonprofit provides vital supportive housing assistance to those recovering from chronic homelessness and mental health disabilities. Established in 1987 by a group of Adas Israel Congregation members, the organization was an early adopter of what is known as a “permanent supportive housing� model to address homelessness. This model (sometimes referred to as “housing first�) combines housing assistance and wraparound supportive services as a strategy to end chronic homelessness. Permanent supportive housing is based on the premise that once an individual’s immediate need is met — the need for safe, clean, community-based housing — he or she has the opportunity to focus on ending the cycle of chronic homelessness. That is where ready access to supportive services comes into play. Supportive services are designed to address the unique circumstances of the individual, to meet them where they are, and to examine how to best restore greater stability and increase the likelihood of future independence. Aside from the immediate restoration of safety, the most impressive aspect of the permanent supportive housing model is its success. The volunteers of Anne Frank House have truly elevated this concept by building caring, one-on-one relationships with their clients. These relationships

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Proposed changes would hurt workers

Following almost two years of debate and public consultation, the D.C. Council passed the Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act in December 2016. By guaranteeing eight weeks of paid leave for new parents, six weeks to care for a sick family member, and two weeks in the event of a personal illness or injury, the law provides a financial lifeline to people who might otherwise have to choose between their jobs and their families. Yet the D.C. Council is now considering alternative legislation that would dramatically undermine the program — at grave risk to all of us who work in D.C. Under the law, as passed by the council in December, the benefit would be funded by a 0.62 percent payroll tax and disbursed from a citywide pool adminis-

provide people experiencing homelessness or struggling with mental health issues with a strong sense of security and friendship. Their volunteers ensure that those important, intangible needs — the need for connection and a sense of belonging — are met along with the immediate need of shelter and financial assistance. This is a remarkable and admirable degree of investment in the well-being of others. Anne Frank House also doesn’t work in isolation. To help clients achieve greater independence, the organization has built a close partnership with Friendship Place, also anchored in Ward 3. As part of providing the much-needed supportive services, the phenomenal staff and volunteers at Friendship Place offer the medical, psychological and social support necessary for physical, mental and emotional well-being. Together, Anne Frank House and Friendship Place consider the whole person, and it is that care and consistency that makes these two organizations so successful. The Anne Frank House has been operating a rapid housing program for three decades. Friendship Place has been providing vital services for those experiencing homelessness in our community for the past 25 years. These two local organizations have a strong record of helping individuals escape the cycle of chronic homelessness, and yet it is only in the past few years that our local government has moved toward adopting a housing first model with wraparound services. There is a tendency in government to look outward for solutions to the toughest problems, or to look for models from other jurisdictions. However, often the best solution may be found much closer. And although I cannot definitively say whether the world has changed, I can say with confidence that the Anne Frank House has greatly improved our community. I hope you will join me in extending congratulations to this wonderful Ward 3 organization. Mary M. Cheh represents Ward 3 on the D.C. Council.

tered by the government. Everyone working for a D.C. employer (excluding the federal and D.C. governments) would be eligible to claim the benefit, and the city would serve as a neutral administrator. Although the law passed by the council (and subjected to rigorous debate) provides for this payroll tax and governmental administration and enforcement of the benefit, the council is now considering alternatives that would place control in the hands of large businesses. Council members Mary Cheh (Ward 3) and Jack Evans (Ward 2), with support from Council member Brandon Todd (Ward 4), have proposed alternatives that would allow larger businesses to pay directly for and self-administer the benefit, depriving D.C. workers of neutral administration and enforcement. These alternatives incentivize businesses to engage in bad behavior and put D.C. workers at risk in several ways. First, corporate control incentivizes discrimi-

nation in hiring; businesses think they will save money by not hiring individuals who are likely to use the benefit, such as women of childbearing age and older individuals. Second, corporate control incentivizes business to discourage workers from taking leave or to deny leave without good reason. Third, corporate control incentivizes retaliation against people who file benefits claims (including firing, denying promotions and cutting hours), which sends a message to other employees that they are also at risk if they attempt to claim their benefits. Workers who make the least money are the most vulnerable to this kind of abuse from employers. The council already considered and rejected corporate control over paid leave when it passed the act in December 2016. The council should similarly reject corporate control now and stand strongly in support of D.C. workers and their families. Erin Palmer Manor Park

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

To find investing-life balance, work with a professional You know what you want retirement to look like, and leaving a comfortable legacy for your loved ones is a priority. But free time feels a lot less free when you spend more time than you’d like managing your investments. Working with a professional portfolio manager can help you find the right balance between living life and investing for the future. Call for a complimentary portfolio consultation.

Joseph Miro, CFPŽ Senior Financial Advisor First Vice President – Investments 5701 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC 20015 Direct: (202) 508-3971 joseph.miro@wellsfargo.com joemiro.wfadv.com Investment and Insurance Products: ➤ NOT FDIC Insured ➤ NO Bank Guarantee ➤ MAY Lose Value

Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. Š2016 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved.

6--0*, :7(*,

-69 3,(:, 4HJ(Y[O\Y )S]K 5>

(]HPSHISL

3V^LY 3L]LS \W [V ZM 6ɉJLZ 4LKPJHS VɉJL 3HI ? 9H` HUK :[VYHNL UK -SVVY ZM HUK ZM 7YPTL VɉJL VU -YVU[ VM )\PSKPUN >HSR [V 9LZ[H\YHU[Z HUK 9L[HPS 6U :P[L HUK :[YLL[ 7HYRPUN 4L[YVI\Z :[VW PU MYVU[

^^^ Z\TTP[JYL JVT

7

8 Police

8

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

The CurrenT

n

CurrenTneWspapers.Com

Police rePort This is a listing of incidents reported from June 12 through 18 in local police service areas, sorted by their report dates.

PSA PSA 101101 â– DOWNTOWN

Robbery

â– 1300-1399 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 4:48 p.m. June 13. Theft

â– 1200-1299 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 6:31 p.m. June 12. â– 900-999 block, H St.; 8:21 p.m. June 12. â– 1000-1099 block, H St.; 1:24 p.m. June 14. â– 1100-1199 block, K St.; 6:42 a.m. June 15. â– 1000-1099 block, K St.; 12:21 a.m. June 16. â– 1300-1399 block, F St.; 7:20 a.m. June 16. â– 1000-1099 block, F St.; 7 p.m. June 17. â– 1200-1299 block, G St.; 12:22 p.m. June 18. Theft from auto

â– 1300-1399 block, K St.; 8:35 p.m. June 13. â– 1000-1099 block, H St.; 5:53 a.m. June 15. â– 1000-1099 block, K St.; 3:52 a.m. June 18. â– 1200-1399 block, Constitution Ave.; 9:45 a.m. June 18. â– 700-899 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 4:13 p.m. June 18. â– 1300-1399 block, L St.; 5:33

p.m. June 18.

PSA 102

â– GALLERY PLACE PSA 102

PENN QUARTER

Motor vehicle theft

â– 500-599 block, 9th St.; 5:32 a.m. June 18. Theft

â– 600-699 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 1:44 p.m. June 12. â– 400-499 block, 8th St.; 6:11 p.m. June 12. â– 400-499 block, 7th St.; 9:54 p.m. June 13. â– 700-799 block, 7th St.; 7:18 p.m. June 16. â– 900-999 block, 9th St.; 11:44 a.m. June 17. â– 700-799 block, 7th St.; 12:50 p.m. June 17. â– 400-499 block, 8th St.; 1:32 p.m. June 18. Theft from auto

â– 400-448 block, I St.; 3:56 p.m. June 12. â– 444-499 block, K St.; 10:20 p.m. June 12. â– 600-699 block, E St.; 7:52 p.m. June 16. â– 900-979 block, 7th St.; 8:52 p.m. June 18.

PSA PSA 201201

â– CHEVY CHASE

Burglary

â– 3000-3099 block, Daniel Lane; 8:54 p.m. June 17.

Motor vehicle theft

â– 3300-3399 block, Stuyvesant Place; 9:58 p.m. June 15. Theft

â– 3300-3399 block, Northampton St.; 9:58 p.m. June 13. â– 5500-5519 block, 33rd St.; 7:10 p.m. June 14. â– 3900-4099 block, Livingston St.; 6:32 p.m. June 16. Theft from auto

â– 5523-5599 block, Connecticut Ave.; 11:33 p.m. June 15. â– 5424-5499 block, Nevada Ave.; 12:59 p.m. June 17.

PSA 202

â– FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS PSA 202

TENLEYTOWN / AU PARK

Burglary

â– 5100-5199 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 5:08 a.m. June 17. Theft

â– 4530-4599 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 9:33 p.m. June 14. â– 4530-4599 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 2:46 p.m. June 16. â– 4224-4299 block, 47th St.; 1:01 p.m. June 17. â– 4500-4537 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 2:10 p.m. June 17. â– 4500-4537 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 1:30 p.m. June 18. Theft from auto

â– 4200-4299 block, Ingomar

St.; 1:02 p.m. June 13. â– 3900-3999 block, Garrison St.; 3:34 p.m. June 14. â– 4100-4199 block, Garrison St.; 1:27 p.m. June 15. â– 4100-4199 block, Albemarle St.; 8:30 p.m. June 15. â– 4100-4149 block, Livingston St.; 7:54 a.m. June 16.

PSA 203

â– FOREST PSA 203 HILLS / VAN NESS

CLEVELAND PARK

Theft

â– 4200-4399 block, Connecticut Ave.; 4:38 p.m. June 14. â– 3319-3499 block, Connecticut Ave.; 10:20 p.m. June 15. â– 2900-2999 block, Ellicott Terrace; 2:43 p.m. June 16. Theft from auto

â– 3416-3499 block, Ordway St.; 2:53 p.m. June 14. â– 2700-2799 block, Ordway St.; 10:27 p.m. June 14. â– 3000-3099 block, Rodman St.; 11:13 p.m. June 14. â– 4200-4225 block, Connecticut Ave.; 6:36 p.m. June 18.

PSA 204

â– 2800-2899 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 2:08 p.m. June 18. Theft

â– 3000-3199 block, Connecticut Ave.; 8:54 p.m. June 13. â– 4200-4349 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 11:09 a.m. June 14. â– 2600-2649 block, Connecticut Ave.; 3:59 p.m. June 14. â– 2241-2318 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 1:15 a.m. June 15. â– 2200-2298 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 8:41 p.m. June 15.

PSA 205

â– PALISADES / SPRING VALLEY PSA 205

WESLEY HEIGHTS / FOXHALL

No incidents reported.

PSA 208

â– SHERIDAN-KALORAMA PSA 208

DUPONT CIRCLE

Robbery

â– 1400-1499 block, 21st St.; 7:10 p.m. June 12. â– 1700-1799 block, 20th St.; 5:38 a.m. June 17. Assault with a dangerous weapon

â– MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

â– 1300-1318 block, 19th St.; 11:32 a.m. June 16.

HEIGHTS / CLEVELAND PARK WOODLEY PARK / GLOVER PARK PSA 204 CATHEDRAL HEIGHTS

Robbery

Motor vehicle theft

Burglary

â– 2900-2999 block, Garfield Terrace; 9:55 p.m. June 14 (with gun).

â– 1500-1599 block, Church St.; 10:20 p.m. June 12. Motor vehicle theft

â– 1250-1299 block, 22nd St.; 6:24 a.m. June 17. Theft

â– 2200-2299 block, M St.; 9:12 p.m. June 12. â– 1400-1499 block, 14th St.; 2:52 a.m. June 13. â– 1700-1799 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 9:27 p.m. June 14. â– 1400-1499 block, 21st St.; 6:43 p.m. June 15. â– 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 4 p.m. June 18. â– 1700-1799 block, Connecticut Ave.; 7:32 p.m. June 18. Theft from auto

â– 1316-1399 block, 21st St.; 8:06 a.m. June 13. â– 2100-2199 block, Phelps Place; 6:55 p.m. June 13. â– 2300-2399 block, Kalorama Road; 11:01 a.m. June 14. â– 2100-2199 block, Leroy Place; 12:33 p.m. June 14. â– 2100-2199 block, Bancroft Place; 12:43 p.m. June 14. â– 2016-2099 block, O St.; 2:03 p.m. June 14. â– 1400-1499 block, 20th St.; 2:55 p.m. June 14. â– 1350-1399 block, 17th St.; 8:25 p.m. June 14. â– 2002-2099 block, R St.; 9:03 p.m. June 14. â– 1800-1899 block, Swann St.; 11:57 p.m. June 15. â– 1400-1499 block, 16th St.; 6:22 p.m. June 17. â– 1820-1899 block, 19th St.; 6:40 p.m. June 17.

Save On Cooling Costs AND Keep Your View With Shutters, Blinds, or Shades!

25

%

Off

Your Purchase

PLUS Free Installation

Call today for your FREE in-home consultation

202-760-2248

Northwest SportS The Current

Athletics in Northwest Washington

n

ch

g

June 21, 2017 ■ Page 9

Jenkins hit ‘the shot,’ now hopes for one By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer

In March 2016, Gonzaga alum Kris Jenkins became a household name nationally when he hit “the shot” that delivered the Villanova men’s basketball team a NCAA title. Now Jenkins has spent the last few weeks taking trips to work out for NBA teams with the hopes of getting drafted. But despite his national fame, Jenkins finds his name missing from mock draft projections circulating the web and magazine stands. One of those outlets — NBAdraftroom.com — says that “Jenkins is not a run/jump athlete and is more of a below the rim player. He lacks ideal height, length and leaping ability. Is not much of a rim protector and will likely struggle to score in the lane against NBA length.” That type of chatter doesn’t discourage Jenkins. Instead, it fuels him. “Last time I checked and looked, nobody had me getting drafted,” Jenkins said after a recent workout with the Washington Wizards. “I’m going to do my best to try to change that. I look at everything, I watch everything. Any athlete that tells you that they don’t, they’re lying just a little bit. I watch all of that stuff, I hear everything they have to say. It’s been that way since I was little.” Jenkins started his pre-draft workouts with the Wizards at the Verizon Center, just a mile away from his alma mater Gonzaga. “This was my first one, so I’m just thankful for the opportunity to

start off right in the hometown,” he said. “It’s a blessing. You always root for the hometown team. It’s humbling to be in this position — to grow up in this area, to play some games here and to play some college games here.” While Jenkins is best known for his championship bucket as a Villanova junior, he also had a stellar senior season this year. The former Eagle averaged 13.1 points per game, shot 36 percent from three-point range, averaged just over four rebounds per game and

❝Everybody needs a shooter, so somebody will give me a look.❞ — Kris Jenkins dished out a total of 73 assists. In total for his college career, Jenkins amassed 1,383 points. “It’s an honor, it’s humbling, it’s a blessing and I’m thankful for it,” Jenkins said of his time at Villanova. “I’ll continue to learn and get better throughout the process. I just have to adapt to the game, get in better shape and learn the NBA game because it’s different than college. It’s much more physical. I’m just thankful for the opportunity.” Jenkins believes his D.C. background is a major advantage that shaped him into the standout he is today. “This is the most competitive area in the world,” he said. “A lot of great players come out of here. It forces you to work hard and stay humble at an early age or you’ll get left behind.”

At the Wizards’ workout, one of the team’s coaches who worked out Jenkins and the other prospects was David Adkins. He’s known for coaching high-schoolers in the D.C. area — including the 2017 NBA finals’ most valuable player, Kevin Durant. Adkins also trained Jenkins at a young age, and now the draft recruit relishes the chance to work with a familiar face. “When we were younger, Nate [Britt] and I used to work out with him,” Jenkins said of the coach. “Everything comes full circle.” The Villanova and Gonzaga graduate believes that he would be a boost to any team. “I can compete defensively, talk and be a great teammate,” Jenkins said. “I can fit in, do what I’m supposed to and help the team win. Everywhere I have been and every program I have been a part of, we have won. I like to think I’m a good part of that, and hopefully I can continue to keep that going.” Despite Jenkins’ long odds, he has faith that his 2016 shot — which he is renowned for, after hitting it on the biggest stage in college basketball — will help give him a chance to realize his NBA dreams. “Everybody needs a shooter, so somebody will give me a look,” Jenkins said. The NBA draft takes place this Thursday at 7 p.m. in Brooklyn. Jenkins’ high school rival Markelle Fultz, who played for Washington Catholic Athletic Conference foe DeMatha, is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers. Meanwhile, Jenkins’

Brian Kapur/The Current

Former Gonzaga basketball star Kris Jenkins, right, worked out for the Washington Wizards earlier this month. The Villanova grad hopes to be selected in Thursday night’s NBA draft. Villanova teammate Josh Hart — a Sidwell graduate — is also up for selection, and worked out for a bevy of teams including the Los Angeles Lakers. “This is the biggest moment of our lives right now,” Hart told the Lakers’ website after his workout

on June 5. “I think I would be able to come in and make an immediate impact on the defensive side of the ball.” DraftExpress.com projects Hart, who was the 2017 Big East player of the year, as a secondround pick.

DCSAA honors its first hall of fame class, including NBA legend Baylor By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer

The D.C. State Athletic Association recently inducted the first-ever class into its new High School Hall of Fame: 10 athletes and coaches who have made major contributions to scholastic and amateur sports in the District over the years. “What an incredible group of men and women,” DCSAA executive director Clark Ray said in a news release. “These individuals have given so much of themselves to developing our city’s student-athletes. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and accomplishments and creating this lasting testament to their hard work.” The big event took place on June 8 at the D.C. Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment, 1899 9th St. NE. The honorees are: ■ Elgin Baylor, named one of the 50 greatest NBA players. ■ Allen Chin, a former high school sports administrator at Anacostia who later served

as the D.C. Interscholastic Athletic Association’s director of athletics. ■ Mason Clark, who was involved in youth

sports for more than 50 years and co-founded the Pioneer Athletic Club, today known as Woodridge Warriors.

Photo by Cory Royster

The DCSAA’s inaugural hall of fame class was enshrined earlier this month. The group included 10 former athletes, coaches and contributors to D.C.’s sports scene.

■ Maurice “Maus” Collins, who retired with a record of 322-74-9 and 16 league titles over 39 seasons as football coach at Archbishop Carroll and Gonzaga. ■ Adrian Dixon, who lettered in football, basketball, and track and field; was captain of the golf team at Cardozo; and later served as the school’s track and field coach. ■ Al Forman, who served as Eastern Board of Officials commissioner for more than 20 years. ■ Bob Headen, one of the District’s topwinning coaches, who captured eight D.C. Public School football titles and 17 girls basketball championships. ■ Lucille Hester, an advocate for youth sports in Washington and a longtime D.C. Public Schools middle school athletic director. ■ Butch McAdams, a Maret boys basketball coach who saw 449 wins over 29 seasons. ■ Wanda Oates, who coached the Ballou boys basketball team to the 1991 DCIAA championships and guided the school’s girls squad to 10 DCIAA titles.

10 Hood

10 Wednesday, June 21, 2017

n

The CurrenT

CurrenTneWspapers.Com

In Your Neighborhood ANC 2C ANC 2C Quarter Downtown/Penn

â– DOWNTOWN / PENN QUARTER

!!' %&$ ( *$& ' $!! ( $# " (( &' # $#(& ( '%)( ' $#* # #(!, !$ ( # $& ($+# ! +$& & # & # %&$ '' $# ! # % &'$# ! + , & ( # ' #

(($&# ,

( (& ( ' # ($#

;(?,: Âś (**6<5;05. Âś 7(@9633 Âś *65:<3;05.

@6< *6<3+ ), /,9, 0- @6< 6<;:6<9*,+ @6<9 (**6<5;05. 5,,+: :(=, HUK :WLUK SLZZ ;PTL 4HUHNPUN [OL )HJR 6MĂ„JL >L ^PSS WYV]PKL!

‹ (JJV\U[Z 7H`HISL ‹ (JJV\U[Z 9LJLP]HISL ‹ 7H`YVSS ‹ )\KNL[Z ‹ 7YVQLJ[PVUZ ‹ *-6 M\UJ[PVUZ ‹ *VU[YVSSLY M\UJ[PVUZ ‹ )\ZPULZZ *VUZ\S[PUN ‹ ;H_ 7YLWHYH[PVU HUK -PSPUN ‹ ;H_ 7SHUUPUN HUK :[YH[LN`

:(9,,5 (5+ (::6*0(;,: ( -<33 :,9=0*, *7( -094 >, (9, :4(33 )<:05,:: ,?7,9;: Âś Âś PUMV'ZHYLLU[H_ JVT 6\Y ^LIZP[L! ^^^ ZHYLLU[H_ JVT 6\Y NVHS H[ :HYLLU HUK (ZZVJPH[LZ PZ [V IL H OPNOS` ]HS\LK WYLTPLY I\ZPULZZ YLZV\YJL [V ZTHSS HUK TPK ZPaL I\ZPULZZLZ PU [OL HYLHZ VM [H_ HJJV\U[PUN WH`YVSS HUK I\ZPULZZ JVUZ\S[PUN

:7,*0(3 6--,9 ! 6-- 65 (5@ -09:; ;04, )<:05,:: 69 05+0=0+<(3 ;(? 9,;<95 >0;/ ;/0: (+ :(9,,5 (5+ (::6*0(;,:

At the commission’s June 12 meeting: ■Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans discussed the recently passed city budget and other local issues. ■commissioners unanimously supported an $800 million Pepco project to back up electric power lines in parts of the area. Pepco’s Linda Greenan said that if the current system breaks down, it could possibly take weeks to fully restore power. The company plans to add about 10 miles of underground transmission cable, replace aging infrastructure and equipment, and construct a new substation in Mount Vernon Triangle, resulting in faster service restoration when problems occur and an improved ability to accommodate locally generated solar power. District work will be completed by 2021. The Public Service Commission must review the project, with certain aspects also subject to approval of the Board of Zoning Adjustment. ■commissioners unanimously supported plans for a $250,000 8-foot bronze statue of Marion Barry atop a 2-foot stand in the flowerbed of the Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. ■commissioners unanimously supported plans for four works of art by BetsabeÊ Romero in the New York Avenue NW median strip between 12th and 13th streets. The project is sponsored by the National Museum of Women in the Arts and the DowntownDC Business Improvement District. The art, based on tires, will be there for two years; it will then be replaced by another art project. ■commissioners unanimously supported plans for the 5K Race for Every Child on Saturday, Oct. 21. About 5,000 participants are expected. The event will begin at Freedom Plaza and benefit Children’s National Medical Center. Last year’s event raised about $1 million. ■commissioners unanimously supported a liquor license application for an Indian restaurant with 112 inside seats and up to 30 outside at 611 I St. NW. Requested hours are from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until midnight Friday and Saturday. The indoor space would open in October, followed by the outdoor space next spring. ■commissioners unanimously supported a stipulated alcohol license for Bantam King’s proposed sidewalk cafe with six tables and 17 chairs at 501 G St. NW, which allows alcohol service to begin while the permanent application is being processed. ■commissioners unanimously supported a stipulated alcohol license for Tokyo Express, a Japanese restaurant at 815 7th St. NW that will be open until midnight.

■commissioners unanimously agreed to delay supporting three parking spaces in the 500-599 block of I Street for the Chinese Community Church until members visit the site. ■commissioners unanimously supported planned improvements for the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, located at 9th and G streets NW, which include employee and visitor bike racks, tree plantings, new mechanical systems and a roof garden. During the library’s renovation, the north side of G Street’s sidewalk will be closed. ■commissioners unanimously supported plans to close the block of 12th Street SW between Independence Avenue and Jefferson Drive on select Fridays to accommodate a farmers market. Project manager Leslie Burks said it would probably be closed three times this year. ■commissioners voted unanimously to ask the D.C. Department of Transportation to follow American Medical Association guidelines when installing LED streetlights, which would preclude use of the harsher colors that have been installed in some locations. The commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 10, in Room G-9, John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. For details, visit anc2c.us or contact 2C@anc.dc.gov. ANC 2D ANC 2D Sheridan-Kalorama

â– SHERIDAN-KALORAMA

The commission does not have a regular meeting scheduled in July or August. The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept 18, at Our Lady Queen of the Americas Church, California Street and Phelps Place NW. For details, visit anc2d.org or contact 2D01@anc.dc.gov. ANC 3B ANCPark 3B Glover

â– GLOVER PARK / CATHEDRAL HEIGHTS

The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at Stoddert Elementary School and Glover Park Community Center, 4001 Calvert St. NW. For details, email info@anc3b. org or visit anc3b.org. ANC 3C ANC 3CPark Cleveland â– CLEVELAND PARK / WOODLEY PARK Woodley Park MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE HEIGHTS Massachusetts Avenue Heights CATHEDRAL HEIGHTS The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 17, at the 2nd District Police Headquarters, 3320 Idaho Ave. NW. For details, visit anc3c.org. ANC 3D ANCValley 3D Spring â– SPRING VALLEY / WESLEY HEIGHTS Wesley Heights PALISADES / KENT / FOXHALL The commission will meet at

7 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, in Room K-106, Kresge Building, Wesley Theological Seminary, 4500 Massachusetts Ave. NW. For details, visit anc3d.org. ANC 3E ANC 3E Tenleytown ■AMERICAN UNIVERSITY PARK American University Park FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS / TENLEYTOWN At the commission’s June 8 meeting: ■commission chair Jon Bender announced that Georgetown Day School will present revisions of its plan for a new Tenleytown campus at ANC 3E’s July meeting. The presentation had been scheduled for the June meeting, but school representatives decided to postpone. ■Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Alan Hill reported that there was only one violent crime in the neighborhood in the past 30 days, as opposed to two during the comparable period last year. Burglaries went up from four to seven over the past month year-to-year, Hill said. ■representatives from Urban Investment Properties and Hickok Cole Architects presented revised plans for mixed-use redevelopment of the existing building at 4620 Wisconsin Ave NW. The community benefits package now includes a full-service restaurant within the building’s retail space, and a planned penthouse has been removed to make the building less imposing. Reactions to the plans were mixed, with commissioners and neighbors expressing both praise and criticism. Developers will return to ANC 3E in July. ■commissioners voted 4-0 to establish goals for the upcoming revision of the D.C. Comprehensive Plan that include affordable housing and community benefits, protection of tenants, inclusion of families, clarification of zoning authority, improvements to transparency and clarification of existing planned unit development policy. ■commissioners voted 4-0 to support a D.C. Council bill that proposes to study the feasibility of adding public restroom facilities downtown. ■commissioners voted 4-0 to request from the D.C. Board of Ethics and Government Accountability a “careful, open process� to amend the District Personnel Manual with opportunities for input from commissioners and other stakeholders. Commissioners said confusion has emerged recently over which rule manual ANC members are required to follow, and that the government appeared to change expectations without offering proper notice to commissioners. The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13, in Room NT08, Washington College of Law, American University 4300 Nebraska Ave. NW. For details, visit anc3e.org.

The CurrenT

Wednesday, June 21, 2017 11

LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE ELDERLY HELPED 75-YEAR OLD MS. B AVOID FORECLOSURE DO YOU NEED HELP?

LCE Provides Free Legal Services to D.C. Residents 60+

CALL OUR HOTLINE 202-434-2120 *Income Eligibility Applies

LCE is an affiliate of AARP.

12

12 wedNesday, JuNe 21, 2017

n

ch

The CurreNT

CurreNTNewspapers.Com

GEORGIA: Neighbors blast inclusion of Kalmia Road entrance at proposed Harris Teeter site

From Page 1

Street to the west. Early plans had called for vehicles to access the building’s underground parking garage from an entrance on Eastern Avenue, a commercial strip with businesses on both sides. But when the application came before the Zoning Commission last July, residents were surprised to find that the entrance had been

moved to Kalmia, a narrow residential street with far less activity than Eastern. That block’s residents are now concerned that the building project will pose safety threats to neighborhood senior citizens and children, many of whom walk home to and from nearby Shepherd Elementary, as well as vehicles trying to squeeze through the already narrow roadway there. Prompted by the entrance

change and similar concerns, two residents have filed D.C. Court of Appeals cases in hopes of reversing the Zoning Commission ruling. Dissent extends beyond those two disputes as well: Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4A voted unanimously in April to temporarily withdraw support for the project, and on June 6, voted 5-2 to formally rescind support and request that the developers restore

9TH ANNUAL DC HOUSING EXPO & HOME SHOW Saturday June 24, 2017 10 am - 3 pm

5 5 5 5 5

Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mt. Vernon Place NW Find out about Home Purchase Assistance. Research Affordable Housing Options. Re-imagine Your Home on a Budget. Get Quick Design and Decorating Tips. Take Advantage of FREE Credit Reports and Credit Counseling. This ONE STOP SHOP offers resources for homeowners, homebuyers, small businesses, tenants and landlords. Register at dchousingexpo2017.eventbrite.com.

For more details call 202-442-7200 or visit dhcd.dc.gov/2017expo. Sponsored by DC Department of Housing and Community Development Greater Washington Urban League #DCHousingExpo2017

the Eastern Avenue entrance. (ANC 4A includes Colonial Village, Crestwood, Shepherd Park, northern 16th Street Heights and western Brightwood.) Douglas Development representatives indicated interest in commenting for this story but didn’t respond in time for publication. In a June 2016 analysis of the site, the D.C. Department of Transportation said it had no objections to the Kalmia Road entrance, though it did recommend signal timing improvements at nearby intersections. A traffic study commissioned by the agency last spring projects that more than 300 cars will enter or exit the garage during peak afternoon hours. The next step in the development process for the project team is to secure approval from the D.C. Council to close a public alley on the site, clearing the way for final designs and construction permitting. The latest plans called for a second and final vote on the alley closure on June 27. In the meantime, the ongoing litigation has delayed the design process. At a March 30 council hearing, the developer’s lawyer Kyrus Freeman said designs won’t be complete until at least mid2018, and construction won’t begin until the end of next year or the beginning of 2019. Despite the slowly progressing plans, more than 100 residents have signed a petition at tinyurl. com/KalmiaPetition calling for the D.C. Council to halt the alley closure bill introduced by Ward 4 D.C. Council member Brandon Todd until the developer agrees to move the entrance back to Eastern. Still, the council has taken initial action, unanimously backing Todd’s bill on first vote on June 6 and approving emergency legislation on the same day to close the alley. The council’s required second vote on Todd’s bill will take place next Tuesday. During the June 6 vote discus-

Hinckley Pottery Summer Special

15% off all adult classes 3132 Blues Alley NW Georgetown DC

202-745-7055 www.hinckleypottery.com

sion, Council Chairman Phil Mendelson said the developer is “anxious” to begin work on the project. In an interview this week, he said emergency legislation would close the alley up to four months faster than Todd’s original bill could. Mendelson said he became aware of the bulk of neighborhood concerns about the project after the public comment period on the bill ended in April. “I recognize that there’s community opposition at this point, but when one looks more closely, it’s a mixed picture,” Mendelson said. Though Mendelson appeared averse to halting the bill’s progress, he didn’t rule out the possibility of further discussion. “If folks want to approach me or they want me to come to a community meeting, I’ll do that,” Mendelson said. “But I’m not aware of any such requests.” Todd said he wanted to move forward given ANC 4A’s prior support of the overall project and the alley closure. “I think that we’ll be able to resolve the traffic concerns,” he told The Current. “I’m very confident in that.” Late last year, Todd requested that the Department of Transportation conduct a livability study of the broader Shepherd Park and Colonial Village neighborhoods that will provide guidance for traffic mitigation measures there. He hopes to see preliminary findings for the area surrounding Jemal’s Gateway within the next 60 days, he said. “I want to work hand in hand with neighbors, the ANC, with DDOT and the people that are going to bring this development to Georgia to make sure that we not only get a great project with great amenities, but that the community impact is the least possible,” Todd said. Todd also had a meeting scheduled for Wednesday to discuss the Georgia Eastern project with D.C. Department of Transportation officials, developers and residents. The proposal for an Eastern Avenue entrance fell through after Douglas Development failed to reach a deal to purchase the adjacent Terra Nova Enterprises building at 7826 Georgia, according to ANC 4A’s Stacey Lincoln, who was elected last November to represent the area that includes the Georgia Eastern project. Kevin Jackson, the son of the Terra Nova building’s owner, told The Current that after several years of negotiations, Douglas Development declined a year and a half ago to accept his mother’s asking price for the building. Meanwhile, Harris Teeter has not yet signed a lease to occupy the site’s ground-level retail space, according to company spokesperson Danna Robinson. The development team is “moving forward through some issues,” Freeman said during the March council hearing.

B

13 Passages

Northwest Passages The Current

The People and Places of Northwest Washington

June 21, 2017 ■ Page 13

Globetrotting scholar publishes memoir GU professor reflects on academic career By BRIDEY HEING Current Correspondent

B Photo by Rebecca Carroll

Grace Thornton, a fourth-grader at Eaton Elementary, won first place in the annual essay contest in her age group. She’s pictured with, from left, Polly Thornton, Jessie Thornton and Mary Clayman.

Essay contest implores young writers to change the world By GRACE BIRD

Current Correspondent

L

ike many fourth-graders, Grace Thornton has an imaginary friend. But Thornton’s companion, Bobby the dragon, is more than a harmless illusion — he is her inescapable reality. And during the May 26 “Celebration of Youth” essay contest ceremony at Dupont Circle’s Sumner School Museum, the Eaton Elementary student shared her friend with attendees, reading aloud “Bobby and Me,” which won first place in the fourth-tosixth-grade division. Bobby “isn’t the nicest of dragons,” Thornton told the audience. He tells her lies. Bobby says that if Thornton looks at a person and swallows, they will get hurt. He compels Thornton to walk a certain way so her body feels balanced. Soon, it becomes clear: Bobby is a metaphor — and a coping mechanism — for Thornton’s obsessive compulsive

disorder. “Even though I have this disorder, and other kids do too, remember that you can tame your dragon so he doesn’t make you feel uncomfortable,” Thornton recited from her essay. “Absolutely nothing should stop you from being yourself.” Thornton’s teacher Mary Clayman is “incredibly proud of Grace’s bravery,” she told The Current, as well as Grace’s selflessness in writing about a difficult issue to help others. Clayman was a winner of this year’s Rubenstein Award for Highly Effective Teaching from D.C. Public Schools, and another of her students, Amar Johnson, won third place in the same age bracket. “She’s really lifted Grace’s writing this year,” Thornton’s mother Polly Thornton said of Clayman. Thornton’s victory was unanimous, according to contest organizer Dorothea Brady. “She might See Essays/Page 23

eryl Radin is exactly the kind of woman you’d hope would write a memoir. She has lived around the world, advocated for some of the most important causes of the last century, worked in government and academia, and won numerous awards. In her new book, “Leaving South Dakota: A Memoir of a Jewish Feminist Academic,” Radin spans eight decades from her childhood in the Midwest to her varied career on the East Coast and beyond. Weaving together her own reflections on her life and choices, along with firsthand looks at disparate places and cultural milestones, her book is a portrait of a complex and fascinating life. Radin, an adjunct professor at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy who lives in Northwest D.C.,

started the project in part to share her story with future generations of her own family. But writing it was also an exercise in introspection. “The process of aging provided me with an opportunity to reflect on my life, pulling together bits and pieces that often seem unrelated to one another,” said Radin, who published the memoir this spring with Mascot Books. Her story starts in Aberdeen, S.D., where she grew up in a small Jewish community. Her parents were immigrants, and she describes the home in which she grew up as unlike any others in the small city. It contributed to her sense of “living in multiple worlds,” as she writes in the book. From a young age she knew she wasn’t going to stay there for the rest of her life. “I think it’s the combination of being an insider as well as an outsider that is most important for me,” Radin said. Her relationship to the Midwest also reflects this dual identity. “I don’t usually emphasize my origins in the Midwest. At the same time, Midwesterners are quite open and friendly

Courtesy of Beryl Radin

Beryl Radin’s memoir “Leaving South Dakota” spans several decades of distinguished work.

— I think that’s had an impact on my style,” she said. The book also captures Radin’s process of moving beyond her limited childhood understanding of her parents to a more complex view. As an adult she found a box of letters between her parents that offered her unique new insight into their lives together and the dynamic between them. She had long seen her mother as shy, and someone with whom she shared few qualities. But the letters showed anothSee Author/Page 16

op + por + tu + ni + ty It’s what you deliver when you help a child learn to read. Join Us. Experience Corps volunteers – people age 50 and older – help children in kindergarten through third grade learn to read. Join us at one of the following information sessions to learn how you can become a reading tutor and transform the lives of students in the DC Metro Area.

Upcoming Sessions:

June 28, 2017

2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.

July 25, 2017

10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Information sessions held at 601 E. St. NW, Washington, DC 20049

Register online at: www.aarpfoundation.org/ecdcmetro or contact Denise Fraction at 202-434-6349

14 Wednesday, June 21, 2017

The CurrenT

ColdwellBankerHomes.com

#1 Real Estate Brand Online* | Unmatched Property Exposure on 900+ Websites | 111-Year Legacy

Forest Hills | 5/4/2 | $2,250,000 Gary + Michael Group 202.491.5910 4214 Lenore Lane NW Search DC9945879 on CBHomes.com

Georgetown | 2/2 | $1,695,000 Monica Boyd 202.321.5055 3303 Water Street NW #5C Search DC9842974 on CBHomes.com

Georgetown | $1,349,000 Monica Boyd 202.321.5055 1220 Potomac Street NW Search DC9964861 on CBHomes.com

Annapolis | 4/2/1 | $1,195,000 Anne Harrington 410.340.9961 521 First Street | Eastport Peninsula Search AA9945273 on CBHomes.com

McLean | 4/3/1 | $1,189,000 Nesha Khargie 703.867.0259 8218 Hunting Hill Lane Search FX9959927 on CBHomes.com

Kalorama | 2/2/1 | $849,000 The Martin and Jeff Group 202.471.5203 2003 Columbia Road NW #2003 Search DC9978374 on CBHomes.com

UND

Lothian | 6/4/1 | $849,000 Susan Nealey 410.703.2350 5257 Ferry Branch Lane | Running Cedar Search AA9974911 on CBHomes.com

T

TRAC

ON ER C

Palisades | 3/3/1 | $839,000 Thomas D. Burns, J.D 202.838.SELL 4409 MacArthur Boulevard NW Search DC9931676 on CBHomes.com

Garfield | Large Studio | $255,000 Edward Poutier 202.421.8650 Stewart Coleman 202.841.2936 3100 Connecticut Avenue NW, Unit 421 Search DC9959515 on CBHomes.com

Annapolis 4 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401 | 410.263.8686 Annapolis 170 Jennifer Road | Suite 102 | Annapolis, MD 21401 | 410.224.2200 Bethesda 4800 Montgomery Lane | Suite 100 | Bethesda, MD 20814 | 301.718.0010 Capitol Hill 605 Pennsylvania Avenue SE | Washington, DC 20003 | 202.547.3525 Dupont/Logan 1617 14th Street NW | Washington, DC 20009 | 202.387.6180 Georgetown 1101 30th Street NW | Suite 120 | Washington, DC 20007 | 202.333.6100 Vienna 465 Maple Avenue West | Suite A | Vienna, VA 22180 | 703.938.5600 *comScore, Jan.-Dec. 2015. The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor agents and are not employees of the Company. Š2016 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker logo, Coldwell Banker Previews International and the Previews logo are registered and unregistered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. 10755MA_A6/16

15 Real Estate

Northwest Real estate The Current

A Look at the Market in Northwest Washington

June 21, 2017 â– Page 15

Classic and modern live happily together in Mount Pleasant

M

ount Pleasant has that old-fashioned village vibe that appeals to longtime residents and new arriv-

ON THE MARKET SUSAN BODIKER

als alike. Culturally diverse and community-minded, the neighborhood combines an array of home styles (bungalows, Victorians, low-rise apartments) with family businesses and quiet treelined streets to create a smalltown charm that is a rarity in Washington. Located at the eastern end of Mount Pleasant, the Victorian row home at 1642 Newton St. NW presents a proper turnof-the-century face on the outside, while the interior has been meticulously revitalized to suit today’s living styles and aesthetics. It offers 2,785 total square feet of living space with four bedrooms, twoand-a-half baths, a deck and a parking pad. This includes an income-generating rental unit on the lower level with two bedrooms, a full bath and kitchen. The property is now on the market for $1,289,000. Rent for the

English basement apartment is around $2,200 to $2,500 per month. The property’s austere gray and white facade is brightened by a small front garden with hostas, impatiens and roses, and it’s further embellished with brushed nickel Neutra-style house numbers and a modernist mailbox by the glass-paned front door. To the left of the entryway is a bricked parking pad and steps. Inside, you’re greeted by a spacious and airy living space, with a staircase (featuring a builtin storage area) to the right and living room/dining area to the left. Straight ahead is a half-bath. Wide-planked oak flooring runs throughout, and large windows with custom plantation shutters bring in abundant light. The living room flows seamlessly into the dining area, which can seat up to eight. It opens into the ultra-sleek kitchen with white Shaker cabinets, chrome hardware and marble countertops. High-end stainless appliances include a three-door refrigerator/ freezer, six-burner gas range, oven, dishwasher and microwave, all Viking D3.

Photos by Nathan Hirsch Photography

This six-bedroom Mount Pleasant home is listed for $1,289,000. Both the kitchen and dining area overlook the brick-walled back deck that’s roomy enough for a large dining table and barbecue setup. Steps here lead down to the back entrance of the lowerlevel unit. More exposed brick lines the wall up the stairs to the second level, where the master suite resides. At the top of the landing is the master bath, with herringbone marble tile floor, a double sink vanity with Fresca faucets, a soaking tub with marble tile surround, and a frameless glass shower with marble subway tile backsplash. The en suite bath opens into the bedroom with terrace views. The hallway off the bedroom leads past two deep walk-in closets to a pleasant sitting room/

office overlooking the street. Upstairs on the third level are three more bedrooms (one with a lovely arched window that you can see from the street); laundry room with GE side-by-side washer and dryer; and linen closet. The updated hall bath, which serves all three rooms, features gray porcelain tile floors, a floating vanity with single sink, and tub/shower combo with white subway tile backsplash. The lower-level apartment is below grade but bright. It has two bedrooms at the back of the house, a living room at the front, a three-piece bath, a washer/dryer and a recently redone kitchen

with sleek dark wood cabinets and Frigidaire stainless refrigerator, oven, dishwasher and microwave. With a walking score of 95 and transit score of 79, the Newton Street property is a convenient 10-minute stroll to the Columbia Heights retail area and its Green/ Yellow line Metrorail station. The six-bedroom, three-and-ahalf-bath Victorian row home at 1642 Newton St. NW in Mount Pleasant is listed for $1,289,000 with Jill Schwartz Group at Compass. For details, contact Alexandra Thomas at 202-725-2545 or alex.thomas@compass.com. For a video tour, visit bit.ly/2r6imG3.

& 2 0 , 1 * 6 2 2 1 7ZR PRUH -$48(7 1HZ /LVWLQJV

)5(( :(%,1$5

³4XLFN 7LSV´ WR PDNH LW HDV\ IRU \RX WR VHOO \RXU KRXVH IRU PRUH PRQH\ DQG WK 6WUHHW 1:

6HGJZLFN 6WUHHW 1: : & $ 1 0LOOHU

³+RZ WR VHOO \RXU KRXVH WKLV VXPPHU´

6XVDQ -DTXHW

',5(&7 RIÂżFH

)5(( :(%,1$5

VXVDQMDTXHW#DRO FRP +DEOD HVSDxRO ‡ 3DUOH IUDQoDLV

5(*,67(5 ($5/< DW ZZZ '&+RPH6HOOHU:HELQDU FRP

7KLQNLQJ RI EX\LQJ RU VHOOLQJ" &DOO 6XVDQ 72'$< IRU D FRQÂżGHQWLDO FRQVXOWDWLRQ DQG FRPSOLPHQWDU\ &RPSDUDWLYH 0DUNHW $QDO\VLV RI \RXU KRPHÂśV IDLU PDUNHW YDOXH 3DLG $GYHUWLVHPHQW

16 Real Estate

16 wedNesday, JuNe 21, 2017

n

ch

g

The CurreNT

CurreNTNewspapers.Com

Northwest Real estate AUTHOR: Memoir published From Page 13

er side — far more complex and daring, and with a similarly complicated sense of self that Radin saw in herself. It was a revelatory moment that changed the way she approached her memoir. “I did need the jolt that I found in the box of letters and mementos from my parents to rethink my impressions of both of them,â€? she said. “As I have written, I really changed my views about my mother. But that took me a long time.â€? In the memoir, Radin identifies many threads connecting her mother and other women in her family to her own feminism. The author also has a complex relationship with D.C., the place she calls home and where she first landed in 1963 to work on civil rights issues. While she connected to the city, she spent much of her time away from it — in places like India, Hong Kong, Israel and Azerbaijan. Washington became a home base, however, for the self-described “citizen of the world.â€? “I’ve spent quite a lot of time in both Canberra and Delhi — as national capitals, both have some of the same characteristics as Washington,â€? Radin said. “But at the same time there are other things that have lured me both to leave and to return ‌ I have found that Washington is a good place for professional women — particularly single women — to be accepted both personally and professionally.â€? Radin’s resume is as varied as

her many addresses, with time spent with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as a Fulbright lecturer in India, as an elected member of the National Academy of Public Administration and other positions both academic and otherwise. She has written multiple books and articles, and she has received honors from the American Political Science Association, the American Society for Public Administration and others. Reading her memoir, one gets the sense that Radin doesn’t consider her personal and professional lives to be separate, but instead tightly woven reflections of each other. Her career afforded her opportunities others could only dream of, but the experiences were so varied she never felt like she was following one direct path. “It took me a long time to describe my interests in a way that seemed coherent to others,� she said. “Since I like to dabble in different things, that was not something that came to me naturally. I had to put together my dossier for tenure in one of the universities I’ve taught in and was confronted with a [curriculum vitae] that had lots of different items within it. I was afraid that people would think that I didn’t have a clear sense of what I wanted to do.� By now, Radin has overcome that pressure to apply a rigid mold to her diverse experiences. As she says, “I don’t apologize for having a lot of interests these days!�

DONOHOE: ANC members urge larger apartments From Page 1

Wisconsin Avenue will be scrapped in favor of a garage entry ramp on Upton Street. Developers said they plan to set aside 70 units as affordable under the city’s inclusionary zoning laws. Some residents and members of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3C (Cleveland Park, Massachusetts Avenue Heights, Woodley Park) said at the June 13 meeting that they’d prefer a higher number. The development company’s president Peter Donohoe said that approximately 70 percent of the project’s units will be studios and one-bedrooms, while the rest will have two or more bedrooms. “There’s a huge discussion citywide about turning the page on all of the studios and one-bedrooms that

have flooded the city with new construction,� ANC 3C chair Nancy MacWood told the project team. “It’s families that are looking for housing at this point.� Construction is targeted to begin next year and wrap up in 2024. Although the project will be constructed matter-of-right under zoning, it is big enough that developers must undergo the “large tract� review process, which includes coordinating with city agencies and community members. Fannie Mae takes up part of the office space in the existing building, but the company will be moving to a downtown headquarters in the coming year. “The commercial office market has changed,� said Andy Czajkowski of SK&I Architectural Design Group, the firm designing the project. “The building and uses are fundamentally outdated at this point.�

BUSES: 16th Street slated for service changes From Page 1

the first time in the middle of the day on weekdays and on Saturdays. The shift to favor commuters received little opposition when Metro proposed it as part of its budget, but some residents objected at last Thursday’s meeting that their nearest bus stop would see less frequent service. “So you’re just going to tell us what you’re going to do, and we’re going to sit here like cows?� resident Robert Robinson called out. “We’ll be closely watching how this works,� Marsh replied. “If things aren’t working well, we’ll make adjustments.� Plans to remove certain bus stops along the corridor proved especially contentious during last week’s meeting. Reducing the number of stops allows for faster service and Metro requires no more than five bus stops per mile — compared to six or seven on some stretches of 16th Street, Worth told The Current.

The proposal eliminates eight stops of a total 34 in the 2.7-mile stretch of 16th Street between Arkansas and H. Following the study, three southbound stops are set for removal — Newton, Lamont and V streets NW — as well as five northbound stops: L, Q, V, Lamont and Newton streets NW. The study can be accessed at tinyurl.com/16th-street-study. Katharine Tyler, president of the Mount Pleasant Village agingin-place organization, opposed any intent to remove bus stops. “It’s going to be a huge handicap and a disadvantage for members of our community,� she said. Ellen Brody, who lives near 16th and Newton streets NW, was equally opposed to plans to eliminate her bus stop. “For a year and a half we’ve been coming to these meetings. We say our piece, and they don’t listen to anything that we say,� Brody told The Current. “They want to eliminate one of the bus stops in front of the [Mount Pleasant] Library. Who does that?

Who eliminates a bus stop in front of a library?� Worth said that bus stop removals aren’t coming until the last part of a three-phase plan, likely not for several years. The idea of a rush-hour bus lane, long under consideration for 16th Street, saw less disagreement during the meeting. However, south of U Street, the four-lane roadway is 2 to 3 feet shy of the 50 feet required for a fifth. Several community leaders at the meeting were enthusiastic about the bus lane. But Charles Bien, who lives near 16th and V streets, opposed it, arguing that 16th Street had one decades ago that “just didn’t work.� Instead, he urged shortening the S routes during rush hour. “The bus goes all the way to Silver Spring. It doesn’t make sense,� Bien said. Worth declined to comment on the old bus lane. The next public meeting on the four-year implementation plan will be held July 27 at the Mount Pleasant Library.

Just Listed. 917 O St, NW Washington, DC 20001

- %! " & % # #" " & % % #" ' ( ('' %*#%' * #$ " %#"' $#% (" - #) + ' $ ' &' % &( ' " ( & * " #& ' &' % ' * &' (" %+ & " %#(& + & , & # ' #" % ) #* % ) #( & & ( &' &( ' * ( ' " (" %+ %##! * & #(' '# % % + % * . &'#" $ ' # % & % "& % % !(&' &

.#)#" *

, $' +'% !(& $' $' +'% !(&

( ) #)' - & "#* ( (#+" #)' " + # " & ( " # !# &" ! " ( ' " $ & # ( ' ( " '% ( .

+++ & (#& " (

M: 202.320.6469 O: 301.298.1001

& ! #!

/ &#* " & ( " (& ( ' / ,$ &( ( " #"') ( ( #"' / ( * "( &" ( & ( " / ) #( ( #"'

Shopping & Dining in D.C.

Lifestyles, Retail and Restaurants in Northwest Washington

The Current

January 4, 2017 ■ Page 17

Blended burger adds twist at six local restaurants By GRACE BIRD

Current Correspondent

Viewed as simultaneously delicious and unhealthy, the hamburger is synonymous with American culture. The James Beard Foundation, though, is once again challenging chefs to create a burger that is healthier and more sustainable for the planet — without sacrificing taste. The culinary nonprofit organization kicked off its third Blended Burger Project on Memorial Day weekend, encouraging restaurants across the country to enter their own “plant-forward” burgers — meat patties fused with at least 25 percent of one healthful ingredient: mushrooms. The contest, which has accepted a record 400 restaurants this year, runs through July 31. Six D.C. restaurants were among the 400 nationwide who entered the project and are now selling their mushroom-fusionburgers — with some impressive results. Logan Circle is home to two participants. One — The Pig at 1320 14th St. NW — unsurprisingly calls itself “nose-totail pork centric.” The restaurant proudly sources some produce from a local farm in Maryland, and alters its menu according to

what is available. The Pig dubbed its blended burger entry the “Mushaboom,” and currently sells it “very successfully,” general manager Mallory Finnegan told The Current. The Mushaboom’s meat patty is mixed with heritage pork, ground beef and, of course, mushrooms; then it’s topped with miso-cured pork belly, pickled pineapple kimchi, red mustard greens, smoked gouda and an over-easy egg. To Finnegan, the contest isn’t so much about winning as it is about encouraging creativity. “Our menu has a lot of pork and meat; we’re always looking for ways to expand it,” Finnegan said. Around the corner from The Pig is its “cousin restaurant”: Logan Tavern at 1423 P St. NW, which entered the contest with an “LT Shroom Burger.” In addition to roasted cremini mushrooms, it’s comprised of black angus beef, short ribs, beef brisket, aged Tillamook cheddar, peppercorn and maple glazed slab bacon, crispy potatoes and the chef’s special sauce, on a brioche onion roll. Guests have the option of adding an Old Bay-encrusted and fried Maryland blue soft-shell crabcake to create the “Shroom Surf and Turf.” The blended burger “has been selling out consistently,”

Zoning application withdrawn for Five Guys eatery in Tenley By GRACE BIRD

Current Correspondent

An application was withdrawn last month for the Five Guys restaurant expected open in early 2018 in an American Universityowned shopfront at 4200 Wisconsin Ave. NW. The D.C. Board of Zoning Adjustment rescinded the case on May 3, the same day the restaurant’s attorney, Zachary Williams, withdrew the application for a special zoning exception to open the new fast-food establishment. Williams declined to comment, and neither Five Guys nor American University responded to The Current’s inquiries. For some in the neighborhood, the Five Guys was an unattractive and superfluous prospect. Many argued that multiple similar counter-service restaurants nearby on Wisconsin Avenue already offer residents more than enough options for similar fare. Jon Bender, chair of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3E (Friendship Heights, Tenleytown), acknowledged he felt conflicted about the Five Guys joining the already “burger-saturated” avenue. “Most constituents were not thrilled about another burger place, and in general, most would prefer some kind of full-service restaurant,” he said. “On the flip side, we don’t want vacant store-

fronts.” Neither Bender nor Leigh Catherine Miles, executive director of the Tenleytown Main Street group, had details on Five Guys’ withdrawal. The ANC’s capacity to influence the Five Guys application in the past was limited by a lack of definitive reasons to oppose it, Bender said. And when commissioners approached the landlord, American University, with their reservations, Bender said the institution reasoned that the space needed a tenant. The storefront has been empty for some time, after playing brief host to several sit-down eateries like Firelake Grill and Ruby Tuesday. On April 18, ANC 3E sent a letter to the D.C. Office of Zoning saying the application met review standards. Going forward, Bender suggested ideas for attracting more dine-in establishments to Tenleytown might include encouraging landlords to reduce rents and to avoid chain stores. However, he conceded that the kinds of businesses coming to the area hinge upon the rent costs. As for the new uncertainty over Five Guys, Bender expressed concern that the location might remain vacant for some time now. “I really don’t know when it will be filled again,” he said.

Above: Brian Kapur/The Current; left: courtesy of Logan Tavern

The Pig, above, is one of six D.C. restaurants to enter the Blended Burger Project. Logan Tavern’s “Shroom Surf and Turf” is among the offerings up for a vote through July 31. general manager Heran Mane told The Current. “It’s been a huge success.” Four other D.C. restaurants have also entered the contest: Del Campo, 777 I St. NW; Maketto, 1351 H St. NE; Slate Wine Bar + Bistro, 2404 Wisconsin Ave. NW; and Tico DC, 1926 14th St. NW. To the Mushroom Council, a partner in the project, the vegetable is an ideal companion for meat in terms of its texture and taste. Spokesperson Eric Davis also notes that they’re fat-free and cholesterol-free, and require relatively little water or electricity to grow. “Mushrooms are not only healthy on your plate, but they’re gentle on the environment,” he said.

Diners can vote for their favorite burgers at jamesbeard.org/blendedburgerproject, through July 31. Last year, more than 2 million people voted nationwide, according to Davis. The five restaurants with the most votes receive a trip to the historic James Beard House in New York City, where they will showcase their blended burger creations at an exclusive event in January 2018. Customers who vote online are also entered to win a trip for two to the event. However, Davis said, the project transcends a contest, as its most pressing goal is to promote culinary innovation and sustainability. “A blended burger isn’t just a product — it’s an idea,” he said.

New WETA series reviews local restaurant scene

A new TV series showcasing the average diner’s perspective on local D.C. restaurants will be hosted by Rose Previte, owner of the renowned U Street area restaurant Compass Rose. Each episode of “Check, Please!” — which premieres this fall on WETA — follows three guests, one of whom recommends a dining spot for review by the other two. Each guest anonymously tries the recommendation, and then all three gather in-studio with Previte to recap their findings. The show is based on similar local TV concepts in San Francisco, Chicago and Miami. Previte brings to the program a wealth of restaurant credentials, according to a release, including accolades since opening the eclectic Compass Rose at 1346 T St. NW in 2014. “It’s an honor to be the host of ‘Check, Please!’ and I’m beyond excited to be working with the amazing people of WETA for my first foray into TV,” Previte says in the release. “I can’t wait to take viewers on a journey around the city exploring the people and businesses that make our neighborhoods so diverse.” WETA TV is currently accepting applications at weta.org/checkplease for guest reviewers. Filming on the first episode of the series got underway earlier this month.

2016, we look forward to a successful and improved ParasolShare program this summer.” ParasolShare began June 9 and will wrap up on Labor Day. A list of participating stores is available at georgetowndc.com/ parasolshare. © Cameron Davidson

Compass Rose owner Rose Previte is hosting a new WETA series on D.C. restaurants.

Georgetown BID brings back ‘ParasolShare’

Georgetown’s ParasolShare program has returned for a second year, bringing protection from the sun to shoppers in the commercial corridor. The Georgetown Business Improvement District initiative allows customers at more than 30 shops on or near M Street and Wisconsin Avenue to pick up royal blue parasols, use them throughout their retail experience, and deposit them at another participating store when they’re finished for the day. Participants this year can expect the same size parasols as last year, but “sturdier and more effective at shielding the sun,” according to the release. “Shoppers and visitors are essential to the Georgetown experience, and we aim to make their experience as comfortable as possible,” business group president and CEO Joe Sternlieb said in a news release. “After a successful launch in

Retirement community names new executive chef

Ingleside at Rock Creek, the senior-living retirement community in Chevy Chase, has hired former American University dining staffer Kyle Johnson as its new executive chef. Johnson brings 13 years of experience to his new position, mainly in menu development at American and at Wolfgang Puck American Grille in Atlantic City, N.J. A member of the American Culinary Federation, Johnson has won the New Jersey State Culinary Competition and the American Culinary Federation’s Hot Foods and Centerpiece competitions, among other accolades. “Here at Ingleside at Rock Creek, we believe that to live well, we need to eat well,” Ingleside executive director Catherine Scott said in a news release. “Kyle brings extraordinary talent to the table.” Johnson earned a degree from the Academy of Culinary Arts before continuing his culinary studies and earning a Certificate of Excellence through the Local 54 Apprenticeship Program.

18 Events

&

EvEnts EntErtainmEnt A Listing of What to Do in Washington, D.C. Thursday, June 22

Thursday JUNE 22 Concert ■NSO Pops will present “The Music of John Williams,� featuring conductor Steven Reineke and the Choral Arts Society of Washington performing Williams’ movie scores for the “Star Wars� series and other films. 7 p.m. $24 to $99. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. The performance will repeat Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Performances and readings ■Chamber Dance Project will present “Ballet, Brass & Song,� featuring the world premiere of “Songs by Cole,� a ballet with a live jazz trio performing the music of Cole Porter; the New Orleans rhythms of “Rue Noir� by New York choreographer Jennifer Archibald; the sultry tangos of “Sur� by Argentine choreographer Jorge Amarante; the provocative beauty of “Arranged�; and the soaring athleticism of the poignant male duet “Exit Wounds� by Diane Coburn Bruning. 7:30 p.m. $30 to $45. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-547-5688. The performance will repeat Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. ■The Fat and Greasy Citizens Brigade, the resident theater company of Grace Episcopal Church and a project of the nonprofit arts group Fractured Atlas, will present an outdoor production of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged),� with three actors taking on the Bard’s entire canon in 97 minutes. 8 p.m. Free. Grace Episcopal Church, 1041 Wisconsin Ave. NW. fgcitizens.org. The performance will repeat Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. ■The Source Festival will celebrate 10 years of new plays with “Best of: Six 10-Minute Plays,� featuring some of the funniest and most thought-provoking plays produced since its first season in 2008. 8 p.m. $15 to $32. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. sourcefestival.org. The performance will repeat June 25, July 1 and July 2 at 4:30 p.m. Tours ■“Dupont Underground Historic Tour� will offer a chance to explore the city’s newest art space — a former trolley station with 75,000 square feet of underground platforms and tunnels.

6, 7 and 8 p.m. $15. Dupont Underground, 1500 19th St. NW. dupontunderground.org. The tour will also be offered June 23, 24, 25, 28, 29 and 30 at various times. ■A slide show and outdoor tour will focus on the Washington National Cathedral’s whimsical stone gargoyles and grotesques (for ages 10 and older). 6:30 p.m. $18 to $22; reservations suggested. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org. The tour will also be offered Saturday at 2 p.m. Friday, June 23

Friday JUNE 23 Children’s program ■“Smithsonian Sleepover at the Natural History Museum� will feature a chance for ages 8 through 12 to participate in an interactive exploration of the museum with quizzes, puzzles, games and craft projects. 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. $120 to $135. National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-633-3030. Concerts ■Sondra Goldsmith Proctor of Canton, N.Y., will present an organ recital. 12:15 p.m. Free. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-797-0103. ■Jazz in the Garden at the National Gallery of Art will feature blues singer Juanita Williams. 5 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Sculpture Garden, National Gallery of Art, 7th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-289-3360. ■“Hometown Sounds� will feature a performance by Will Eastman, a D.C.based DJ and the founder, owner and operator of the U Street Music Hall nightclub. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■Middle C Music will host a concert by participants in its Chamber Music Camp. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Middle C Music, 4530 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202244-7326. ■The Yards Park Friday Night Concert Series will feature Moose Jaw. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. The Yards Park, 355 Water St. SE. capitolriverfront.org. ■The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform as part of the “Sunsets With a Soundtrack� concert series. 8 p.m. Free. West Steps, U.S. Capitol.

)UHVKO\ JURXQG EXUJHUV RQ KRXVH EDNHG EXQV 0LONVKDNHV ZLWK KRXVH PDGH LFH FUHDP %RR]\ VKDNHWDLOV DQG FUDIW EHHU IRU WKH JURZQXSV '& V IDYRULWH EXUJHU MRLQW LQ WZR ORFDWLRQV )RJJ\ %RWWRP RQ :DVKLQJWRQ &LUFOH

7HQOH\WRZQ DW :LVFRQVLQ $OEHPDUOH

2SHQ GD\V D ZHHN IRU DOO \RXU EXUJHU QHHGV ZZZ %XUJHU7DS6KDNH FRP 7ZLWWHU#%XUJHU7DS6KDNH

The Current

June 22 – 30, 2017 ■Page 18

usarmyband.com. Films ■The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum will present a screening and discussion of the documentary “Trezoros: The Lost Jews of Kastoria,� about an idyllic city in Greece where Jews and Christians lived in harmony for more than two millennia until Germany took control of the city after Italy’s surrender to the Allies during World War II. The post-screening discussion will feature Larry Confino, producer and co-director; Larry Russo, executive producer and codirector; and Leslie Swift, chief of film, oral history and recorded sound at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. 2 p.m. Free. U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW. 202-488-0460. ■The outdoor Golden Cinema series will feature “The Princess Bride.� Sunset. Free. Farragut Square Park, Connecticut Avenue and K Street NW. goldentriangledc.com. Performances and readings ■Spooky Action Theater’s Festival of Readings will feature Kate Bryer directing “Shoah Business� by Jennie Berman Eng. 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Universalist National Memorial Church, 1810 16th St. NW. 202-2480301. ■“DC Shorts Laughs� will feature comedic short films interspersed with live stand-up performances. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $20 to $30. GALA Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW. dcshorts.com/laughs. The event will repeat Saturday at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Special events ■U.S. Botanic Garden plant health care specialist Jim Willmott and gardener Eric Leavitt will share the wonders of what butterflies, bumblebees and honeybees bring to the environment, and then attendees to the “Pollinator Party!� will help release select butterflies into the U.S. Botanic Garden Butterfly Garden. 11 to 11:45 a.m. Free. National Garden Butterfly Garden, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202225-8333. ■“Games, Lunch and a Movie� will feature the documentary “Pavarotti Forever,� featuring performances by Lucia-

Friday, JUNE 23 ■Discussion: Julia Fierro will discuss her second novel, “The Gypsy Moth Summer.� 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. no Pavarotti. Games at 11 a.m.; lunch at noon; film at 1 p.m. Free; reservations required. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7527. ■AniPalooza DC will offer a multimedia extravaganza and community celebration of careers in the art, media and technology industries, with activities such animation demonstrations and a performance by the dancers and drummers of Coyaba Dance Theater. 5 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations required. Pepco Edison Place Gallery, 702 8th St. NW. bit.ly/AniPaloozaDC. ■Hera Hub DC will host a reception with art, food and drinks to mark the opening of a new exhibit showcasing local artists Kathy J. Karlson, Rachel Ann Cross, Nora Simon, Imani Pierre and Katie Jett Walls. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Hera Hub DC, Suite 100, 5028 Wisconsin Ave. NW. bit.ly/2s0G5av. Sporting event ■The Washington Nationals will play the Cincinnati Reds. 7:05 p.m. $12 to $370. Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE. 888-632-6287. The series will continue Saturday at 4:05 p.m. and Sunday at 1:35 p.m. Tours ■A guided garden tour will trace two centuries of landscape history reflected in 5.5 acres of heritage trees, heirloom plants and flowers, and abundant English boxwood. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. $10; free for members. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. ■The American University Museum will present a docent-led tour of one of its summer exhibitions. 11:30 a.m. Free. American University Museum, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-1300. Saturday, June 24 Saturday JUNE 24 Children’s programs ■“Weekend Tudor Tots: Welcome, Summer!� will feature songs, stories and movement (for ages 2 through 4). 10 a.m. $5; free for accompanying adults. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden,

1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. ■The Rock Creek Nature Center’s planetarium will screen the movie “Zula Patrol Down to Earth.� (for ages 4 and older). 10 a.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202895-6070. ■The Rock Creek Nature Center will host nature craft activities. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202895-6070. ■A park ranger will lead a planetarium program about the season’s brightest stars, planets and constellations (for ages 5 and older). 1 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. The program will repeat Sunday at 1 p.m. ■Children will hear a story about Benjamin Franklin and then create a special piece of art. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. The program will repeat Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. ■The House of Sweden will host a weekly storytime for children and families to experience Swedish children’s literature. 2 p.m. Free. House of Sweden, 2900 K St. NW. www.swedenabroad. com/washington. ■“Living the American Indian Experience� will have participants make a clay pot, practice safety archery and listen to a Piscataway story (for ages 8 and older). 3:30 p.m. Free. Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library, 7420 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-541-6100. ■A park ranger will lead a planetarium program about the solar system, the Milky Way and other deep space objects (for ages 7 and older). 4 to 4:45 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. The program will repeat Sunday at 4 p.m. Classes and workshops ■D.C.-based entrepreneur Danielle Tate will present a class on “From Idea to IPO: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Success.� 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. $90 to $140. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■The Mount Pleasant Library will present “Saturday Morning Yoga.� 10 a.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3122. ■The Kennedy Center will host an all-levels vinyasa yoga class led by Kelly Carnes. 10 a.m. Free; reservations suggested. Grand Foyer, Kennedy Center. kennedy-center.org. ■Park ranger and certified yoga instructor Anna Claire Eddington will lead an outdoor yoga class focused on flowing from pose to pose and connecting to the environment around us. 10 to 10:45 a.m. Free. Peirce Mill, 2401 Tilden St. NW. 202-895-6070. ■Heather Markowitz, founder of WithLoveDC, will lead a “Practice With Love� yoga class. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free. National Garden Lawn Terrace, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■Yoga Activist will present a class for beginners. 11 a.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202See Events/Page 19

19 Events

&

currentnewspapers.com

the current

wednesday, June 21, 2017

19

Events Entertainment Continued From Page 18 243-1188. ■Professor David Hoof will present a drop-in creative writing course on “Creating Irresistible Stories.� 2 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. georgetownlibrary@dc. gov. The course will continue July 8, July 22 and Aug. 12. Concerts ■The Adams Morgan Summer Concert Series will feature the Batida Diferente quartet performing Brazilian classics and American jazz. 5 to 7 p.m. Free. Corner of 18th Street and Columbia Road NW. 202-997-0783. ■Tim Mislock of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch� will perform solo ambient guitar compositions from his upcoming record “Now Is the Last Best Time,� which explores the role of a primary caretaker aiding an Alzheimer’s patient. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■Jazz@Wesley will present the Fred Foss Ensemble, featuring bassist Luke Stewart, pianist Hope Udobi, drummer Kelton Norris and saxophonist Fred Foss. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $5 to $10; free for ages 12 and younger. Wesley United Methodist Church, 5312 Connecticut Ave. NW. wesleydc.org. ■The Petworth Jazz Project will present a children’s show by Baba Ras D, at 6 p.m.; and a jazz concert by the band Colonies, from 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Lawn, Petworth Recreation Center, 8th and Taylor streets NW. facebook.com/ PetworthJazzProject. ■Internationally acclaimed performer Ani Choying will present her interpretations of Buddhist mantras and songs. 7 p.m. $20 to $100. Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, 730 21st St. NW. 202-994-6800. ■A tribute to singer-songwriter Bob Dylan and iconic roots rock group The Band will feature The The Band Band. 9 p.m. $20 to $22. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Demonstration ■Artist Frederic Kellogg will give a demonstration of watercolor painting en plein air using a sketchbook and easel, with a focus on finding composition through sketches to develop larger watercolor paintings. Participants of all levels are invited to bring a sketchbook or easel and take part. 2 to 3 p.m. Free. American University Museum, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-1300. Discussions and lectures ■The Tenley-Friendship Library will host “When Guys Talk,� a chance to discuss health issues with other men and a representative from the Men’s Health Network. 9:30 a.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. ■A symposium on “Urban Transformations: Development, Demographic Change & Gentrification� will explore the experiences of diverse populations in gentrifying neighborhoods and whether

community redevelopment can be pursued in an equitable manner. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-7271288. ■A park ranger will present “Perspectives on the Old Stone House,� about middle-class life in Georgetown. 2 p.m. Free. Garden, Old Stone House, 3051 M St. NW. 202-895-6070. ■Don Winslow will discuss his latest thriller, “The Force.� 3:30 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■Michael Frank will discuss his book “The Mighty Franks: A Memoir.� 6 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Festivals and family programs ■Miller Jeanne Minor and the Friends of Peirce Mill will host “Run of the Mill,� a chance to see Washington’s only surviving gristmill in action. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Peirce Mill, Tilden Street and Beach Drive NW. 202-895-6070. ■The fourth annual Kennedy Street Festival, hosted by the Kennedy Street Development Corporation, will feature children’s activities, fitness classes and more. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Kennedy Street between 3rd Street and Georgia Avenue NW. ■The 25th annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle, benefiting USO Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore and the Capital Area Food Bank, will feature cooking demonstrations, musical performances, a hot dog eating contest, a mobile Wahl barbershop and more. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. $12 to $20; free for ages 12 and younger. Pennsylvania and Constitution avenues between 3rd and 7th streets NW. bbqindc.com. The festival will continue Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Films ■“New Waves: Transatlantic Bonds Between Film and Art in the 1960s� will feature Jean-Luc Godard’s 1965 film “Pierrot le Fou,� about the adventures of countercultural heroes Ferdinand and Marianne Renoir. Noon. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■The Smithsonian American Art Museum’s summer film series about artists will feature two shorts — 1978’s “Notes on the Popular Arts� and 1968’s “Why Man Creates.� A post-screening discussion will feature Lola Landekic and Will Perkins, editors from The Art of the Title, an online publication on film design. 3 to 5:30 p.m. Free. McEvoy Auditorium, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202633-1000. ■“A Pictorial Dream — Directed by Straub and Huillet� will present the 2000 film “Workers, Peasants,� featuring a group of amateur actors reciting passages from a Marxist novella in a verdant forest. 3:30 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-737-4215.

Step Team, Nejla Yasemin Yatkin and Triana Brown. Dancing to music by DJ Glowstick will follow. 7 p.m. $150. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202269-1601. ■The National League of American Pen Women will celebrate its 120th anniversary with music performances, readings and art presentations by members from around the country. As part of the event, a special display will feature a former member’s sketches of celebrities who appeared on “Meet the Press� in the 1980s. 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Parlor, Pen Arts Building, 1300 17th St. NW. nlapw1@gmail.com.

Sunday, JUNE 25 ■Concert: The D.C. Public Library and Goethe-Institut Washington will present “Jazz in the Basement,� featuring drummer Allen Jones and his trio. 2 to 4 p.m. Free. Goethe-Institut Washington, Suite 3, 1990 K St. NW. goethe.de/washington. ■The group Friends of Rose Park will present “Movie Night @ Rose Park,� featuring the 2014 animated feature “The Lego Movie.� Ballfield open for picnicking starting at 7 p.m., with ice cream and popcorn available for sale from 7 to 9 p.m.; film starts at 8:30 p.m. Free. Rose Park, 26th and O streets NW. roseparkdc.org. Performances ■A riotous performance of “Steampunked Stories� by Tom Howell will include an imaginative slideshow, punctuated throughout with eruptions from his time machine. 3 p.m. $6 to $8. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202462-7833. ■“America Now: JFK 100� — honoring President John F. Kennedy’s vision and commitment to the arts — will feature dancers from The Washington Ballet performing the newly commissioned work “Who When Why� by choreographer Mimmo Miccolis; and the music group Liner Notes staging a multimedia performance with poetry and video projection. 4 to 7 p.m. Free. Kogod Auditorium, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. Special events ■Georgetown Lutheran Church will collect donations for D.C. food banks of peanut butter and jelly for hungry D.C. kids while school is out this summer. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Georgetown Lutheran Church, 1556 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-337-9070. Food also will be collected Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ■The DC Anime Club will host an Anime Swap Meet to trade items related to anime, manga, comics and video games (for ages 13 and older). 2 to 5 p.m. Free; reservations required. TenleyFriendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. dcanimeclub.org. ■Politics and Prose will host “Nerds! Trivia Night,� challenging competitors of all ages to three rounds of mind-bending trivia. Signup at 7 p.m.; game at 8 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■“Celebrate Carla,� an event celebrating the legacy of Carla Perlo as she leaves her role as founding director of Dance Place, will feature performances by artists such as Christopher Mateer, Coyaba Dance Theater, Dance Place

Walks and tours ■Biochemist and U.S. Botanic Garden docent Beth Burrous will lead a tour on “Toxic Plants — Friend or Foe?� 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free. Meet in the center of the Garden Court, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-2258333. ■A park ranger will lead a Georgetown Waterfront Walk and discuss the history of how Georgetown evolved from an active port town into a vibrant community (for ages 7 and older). 11 a.m. Free. Meet at the water fountain in Georgetown Waterfront Park, Wisconsin Avenue and K Street NW. 202-8956070. ■The Historical Society of Washington, D.C., will present a guided tour of the D.C. Fire and EMS Museum on the third floor of historic Engine Co. 3, featuring artifacts and memorabilia of firefighting that date back more than 125 years. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5; reservations required. 439 New Jersey Ave. NW. dchistory.org. ■Washington Walks’ “Get Local!� series will explore the Buzzard Point area of Southwest, where the D.C. United soccer stadium is now under construction. 11 a.m. $15 to $20. Meet outside the Waterfront Metro station. washingtonwalks.com. ■Tour guide Dwane Starlin will lead an “Off the Beaten Path� walking tour of Georgetown that will stroll past seldomvisited spots such as the former residences of cabinet officers, U.S. generals, movie stars, and worldrenowned authors and journalists. 1 to 3 p.m. $18 to $20; reservations requested. Meet at 27th and Q streets

NW. dumbartonhouse.org/events. Sunday, June 25 Sunday JUNE 25 Children’s program ■The Richmond Indigenous Gourd Orchestra will present a children’s program on “Growing Musical Instruments — All About Gourds,� featuring planting tips, songs and hands-on activities. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free. Conservatory Gallery, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. Classes and workshops ■The Kadampa Meditation Center will host a weekly class on meditation. 10 and 11:30 a.m. $6 to $12. Kadampa Meditation Center, 1787 Columbia Road NW. 202-986-2257. ■Local yoga instructors Alia Peera and Amy Mitchell will present “Sunday Serenity: Yoga in the East Park.� 10 to 11 a.m. $5 donation suggested; reservations encouraged. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. dumbartonhouse.org. The program will continue weekly through Aug. 27. ■Instructor Gary Shankman will present a class on “The Still-Life in Pastel.� 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $75 to $85. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. Concerts ■Czech composer Michal Rataj and the classical, avant-punk violin duo String Noise will perform as part of the project “Prague-New York Effects.� 5 p.m. Free; reservations required by June 22. Embassy of the Czech Republic, 3900 Spring of Freedom St. NW. praguenyeffects6.eventbrite.com. ■Charles Higgs from St. Aidan’s Church in Alpharetta, Ga., will present an organ recital with guest flutist Cain-Oscar Bergeron. 5:15 p.m. $10 donation suggested. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues See Events/Page 20

0$& 0$5.(7 '(/,

t 4BOEXJDIFT NBEF UP PSEFS XJUI #PBS T )FBE #SBOE NFBUT DIFFTFT t %$ -PUUFSZ t 1BOUSZ TUBQMFT QBQFS QSPEVDUT t (SFBU TFMFDUJPO PG CFFS XJOF MJRVPS

0DF$UWKXU %OYG 0RQ ² )UL DP SP 6DW DP SP 6XQ DP SP )ROORZ 8V 2Q )DFHERRN ZZZ IDFHERRN FRP 0DF0DUNHW'HOL

20 Events

20 wednesday, June 21, 2017

Continued From Page 19 NW. cathedral.org. Discussions and lectures ■ Mugambi Jouet will discuss his book “Exceptional America: What Divides Americans From the World and From Each Other.” 1 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. ■ Mary Gordon will discuss her eighth novel, “There Your Heart Lies.” 3 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ David Goodrich, former director of the United Nations Global Climate Observing System in Geneva, will discuss his book “A Hole in the Wind: A Climate Scientist’s Bicycle Journey Across the United States.” 5 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ Sara Yael Hirschhorn, lecturer and fellow in Israel studies at Oxford University, will discuss her book “City on a Hilltop: American Jews and the Israeli Settler Movement.” 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets 5th & K, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. ■ Angela Jackson will discuss her book “A Surprised Queenhood in the New Black Sun: The Life & Legacy of Gwendolyn Brooks,” a biography of the first African-American to receive the Pulitzer Prize. 6:30 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. Films ■ “New Waves: Transatlantic Bonds Between Film and Art in the 1960s” will feature the 1967 film “Loin du ViêtNam,” which sews together contributions from notable directors that capture a range of antiwar sentiments. 1 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■ “Arab Cinema Now” will feature “Time Travel Through Short Films,” featuring recent shorts culled from the International Film Festival Rotterdam on subjects such as Bangladeshi freedom fighters in 1980s Lebanon, the current

&

the current

Events Entertainment war in Syria and an imaginary sci-fi Palestine. 1:30 to 3:15 p.m. Free; reservations requested. The Palestine Center, 2425 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-338-1290. ■ The Embassy of Sweden’s film series will feature Malin BjörkmanWidell’s documentary “Don’t Ever Wipe Tears Without Gloves.” 2 to 4 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. House of Sweden, 2900 K St. NW. www.swedenabroad.com/washington. ■ “A Pictorial Dream — Directed by Straub and Huillet” will feature the 1983 film “Class Relations,” inspired by Franz Kafka’s incomplete first novel “Amerika.” 3:30 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. Performances and readings ■ The Joaquin Miller Poetry Series will feature readings by poets RG Evans and Amber West (shown), as well as an open mic segment. 3 to 5 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 703-820-8113. ■ UniverSoul Circus — a combination of circus arts, theater, music and audience interaction that embraces and celebrates urban pop culture from around the world — will present a performance in conjunction with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Petworth Citizen will host a comedy showcase. 8 to 10 p.m. Free. Reading Room, Petworth Citizen, 829 Upshur St. NW. petworthcitizen.com. Special event ■ The Ms. Senior D.C. Pageant 2017 will feature eight District women 60 and older competing for the title based on elegance, inner beauty, poise and community service. The event will include talent and evening gown competitions and presentations on contestants’ philosophy of life. 2:30 p.m. $20. Theater of the Arts, University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-724-5626. Tour ■ National Portrait Gallery historian

Visit us online at

Currentnewspapers.com Our new web edition now provides our expanding readership an online access to our award-winning journalism, and insights into the local politics, business, social initiatives (private and government) and the bustling events & entertainment scene in the Nation’s Capital. We have an ever-growing audience since our launch in May. Call us for exciting advertising and communication packages. We have special offers for our print advertisers looking to further extend their reach by using our digital advertising platforms.

Call 202-244-7223 or e-mail: Adsubmission@currentnewspapers.com

trivia contest. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $10 per team (up to four people). Lucky Bar, 1221 Connecticut Ave. NW. worldaffairsdc.org. ■ A Bourbon & Cigar fundraising event to benefit the Washington Capitals Alumni Association and a scholarship for a local student-athlete will feature Mike Knuble, Olie Kolzig and Rod Langway participating in samplings and storytelling sessions. 7 to 10 p.m. $125. Rooftop, W Hotel Washington D.C., 515 15th St. NW. washingtoncaps.com.

and curator Kate Lemay will lead a gallery tour of the special exhibition “Marlene Dietrich: Dressed for the Image.” 3 p.m. Free. Meet at the entrance to the “Jo Davidson” gallery space on the second floor, National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. Monday, June 26 Monday JUNE 26 Classes and workshops ■ Instructor Abigail Bruhlmann will present an English as a second language class covering conversation and basic skills. 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Free. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7527. ■ The West End Interim Library will host an all-levels yoga class. 6 p.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-724-8707. ■ A workshop on retirement savings will explore how to pay for retirement, common types of investments used for retirement and how to know whether you’re on track. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. ■ The Science of Spirituality Meditation Center will begin a four-week class on Jyoti meditation, a discipline focusing on the experience of inner light. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, 2950 Arizona Ave. NW. dcinfo@sos.org. Concerts ■ The Nordic Jazz 2017 festival will feature the Oskar Stenmark Trio, Swedish sextet Klabbes bank (shown) and the Nordic ensemble Yggdrasil. 6:30 p.m. $35; reservations required. House of Sweden, 2900 K St. NW. www.swedenabroad. com/washington ■ The U.S. Navy Band’s Concert Band will perform. 8 p.m. Free. West Steps, U.S. Capitol. navyband.navy.mil. Discussions and lectures ■ “A Conversation on North Korea,” will feature Michael Morell, former deputy director of the CIA and a 30-year veteran of the agency, and Ambassador Joseph DeTrani, president of Daniel Morgan Academy and former senior adviser to the director of national intelligence. Noon to 1:30 p.m. $79. International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW. 202-3937798. ■ The Dupont Circle Village’s monthly “Live and Learn Seminar” will feature a talk by geriatric pharmacist Jen Wolfe on “Medication Safety,” offering tips on how to make sure that prescriptions are the most appropriate, the most effective and the safest possible. 3:30 to 5 p.m. Free; registration requested. First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, D.C., 1328 16th St. NW. 202-234-2567. ■ As part of the “Social Role of the Arts” series at the Woman’s National Democratic Club, technology artist Drue Kataoka will discuss “Merging Art and Technology for Social Impact.” 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. $10 to $25. Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-232-7363. ■ Alexandra Lord, chair and curator

currentnewspapers.com

Monday, JUNE 26 ■ Discussion: “Profiles in Creativity” will feature three-time Tony Award-winning actress, author and songwriter Bernadette Peters (shown) in conversation with philanthropist and Kennedy Center board chairman David M. Rubenstein as part of a new series of sitdown conversations with high-profile figures from the arts and culture field. 7:30 p.m. $30. Family Theater, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600.

of the division of medicine and science at the National Museum of American History, will discuss “Doctor’s Orders: The Growth of the Public Health Movement,” about the cultural context of medical and public health advances of the 1920s. 6:45 p.m. $30 to $45. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■ Nina George will discuss her novel “The Little French Bistro,” a heartwarming tale of second chances and the joys of life in France. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919. Films ■ Local film producer Marvin T. Jones will screen his documentary “Dunbar High School’s Classic Age: 18701957,” about the District’s first public high school for African-Americans. 6:30 p.m. Free. Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library, 7420 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-541-6100. ■ The Washington Area Performing Arts Video Archive will present excerpts from a recording of the Folger Theatre’s world premiere of “District Merchants,” followed by a panel discussion with playwright Aaron Posner and cast member Craig Wallace. 7 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Southeast Library, 403 7th St. SE. carolebernard@wapava.org. Performance ■ Sweet Spot Aerial Productions and Street Light Circus will present a cabaret of modern circus arts in conjunction with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. A Q&A with performers will follow. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Special events ■ The World Affairs Council will host the WorldQuest Pub Quiz, a team-based international affairs and current events

Sporting event ■ The Washington Nationals will play the Chicago Cubs. 7:05 p.m. $12 to $370. Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE. 888-632-6287. The series will continue Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. and Thursday at 4:05 p.m. Tour ■ Cathy Frankel, vice president for exhibitions and collections at the National Building Museum, will lead a tour of the Hive installation to reveal how the concept was transformed into a reality, including the engineering and construction of over 2,700 structural paper tubes into a 60-foot-tall structure. 6 to 7 p.m. $10 to $12; reservations suggested. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. The tour will repeat Wednesday at 6 p.m. Tuesday,JUNE June 2727 Tuesday Children’s programs ■ “Tudor Tots: Patriotic” will feature songs, stories and movement (for ages 2 through 4). 10 a.m. $5; free for accompanying adults. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. ■ Alliance Française de Washington will present “Heure du conte,” an interactive storytime in French. 1:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Alliance Française de Washington, 2142 Wyoming Ave. NW. francedc.org. Classes and workshops ■ A certified yoga instructor will lead a walk-in gentle yoga class targeted to ages 55 and older. 10 a.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■ The Georgetown Library will present a walk-in yoga class practicing introductory vinyasa techniques. 11:30 a.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■ Megan Mamula of Yoga District will present a yoga class for beginners. 1 p.m. Free. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-7271288. ■ CASS Fitness will present a weekly outdoor fitness class led by a certified personal trainer. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. The Parks at Walter Reed, Georgia Avenue and Butternut Street NW. TheParksatWalterReed@gmail.com. The class will continue weekly through Oct. 24, weather permitting. ■ Instructor Phyllis Box will present a Zumba class for ages 18 and older. 7 p.m. Free. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-7277527. ■ Meditation instructor David Newcomb will present a workshop on “Meditation for Health and Well-Being.” 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. See Events/Page 21

&

currentnewspapers.com

the current

wednesday, June 21, 2017

21

Events Entertainment Continued From Page 20 ■ Facilitator Catharin Dalpino of the Washington English Center will lead an Evening English Conversation Group for members to talk about ideas and events and practice conversation skills. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■ Yoga Activist will present a class for beginners. 7:30 p.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202243-1188. ■ A “Battle of the Sauces” pizzamaking class will explore how to roll pizza dough and how to create different flavors using various sauces like classic marinara or even dessert pizza using melted Nutella. 7:30 p.m. $35; reservations required. Via Umbria, 1525 Wisconsin Ave. NW. viaumbria.com/events. Concerts ■ As part of the Tuesday Concert Series, mezzo-soprano Nicole Levesque (shown) and pianist Jeremy Filsell will present a recital of songs by American composer Samuel Barber. 12:10 p.m. Free. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-347-2635. ■ The BeauSoleil Quartet will present its particular flavor of Cajun music in conjunction with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and the Library of Congress. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ The U.S. Navy Band and Navy Ceremonial Guard will perform. 7:30 p.m. Free. U.S. Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. navyband.navy.mil. Discussions and lectures ■ The “Around the World Book Club” will discuss “Putin Country: A Journey Into the Real Russia” by Anne Garrels. 2 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021. ■ Human rights activist and educator Richard O’Brien will discuss “The Most Influential Women World Leaders You Have Never Heard Of,” about his book “Women Presidents and Prime Ministers.” 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. $20 to $25. Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202232-7363. ■ The Washington Diplomat’s Ambassador Insider Series will feature news editor Larry Luxner interviewing Girma Birru (shown), ambassador of Ethiopia to the U.S., on Ethiopia’s economic, political and regional challenges as well as Africa’s enduring importance to U.S. foreign policy. 6 to 9 p.m. $46.46. Embassy of Ethiopia, 3506 International Drive NW. events.washdiplomat.com. ■ Nicole Harkin will discuss her memoir “Tilting,” about the evolution of a family that is quirky, independent, uniquely supportive, peculiarly loving and, most of all, marvelously human. 6:30 p.m. Free. East City Bookshop, 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. eastcitybookshop. com. ■ Steve Asher, a licensed clinical social worker, will discuss the stages of grief and how to overcome loss. 7 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488.

■ Andrew McAfee and Erik Brynjolfsson of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Center for Digital Business will discuss their book “Machine, Platform, Crowd: Harnessing the Digital Revolution.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. Films ■ The Georgetown Library “Movie of the Month” series will feature Daniel Espinosa’s 2017 film “Life,” starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Ryan Reynolds and Rebecca Ferguson. 6 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■ As part of its summer film series “Once Upon a Time: From Books to Movies,” the Embassy of France will present Christophe Honoré’s 2016 comedy “Sophie’s Misfortunes.” 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Road NW. frenchculture. org. ■ The Washington Jewish Film Festival’s summer season will feature Errol Morris’ documentary “The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman’s Portrait Photography.” 7:30 p.m. $13.50. Goldman Theater, Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. wjff.org. ■ National Theatre Live will present a broadcast of “Obsession,” a chilling tale of passion and destruction, directed by Ivo van Hove and starring Jude Law. 7:30 p.m. $20. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-547-5688. ■ The DowntownDC Business Improvement District will present “Big Trouble in Little China” scored with an original music soundtrack of hip-hop, soul and more mixed live by DJ 2-Tone Jones. 8:30 p.m. Free. Freedom Plaza, 13th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. downtowndc.org. ■ “Adams Morgan Movie Nights,” sponsored by the Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District, will feature Oliver Stone’s 2016 film “Snowden,” about the man who became an international fugitive after exposing the NSA’s secret surveillance techniques. The movie will start about a half hour after sundown. Free. Soccer field, Walter Pierce Park, 2630 Adams Mill Road NW. adamsmorganmovienights.com. Meeting ■ Recovery International will host a small group meeting for people coping with issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, stress, anger, fear and obsessive-compulsive disorder. 7 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Community Center, 5601 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-2680. Performances and readings ■ The Washington Improv Theater’s “Harold Night” will feature long-form improv performances by various ensembles. 8 and 9 p.m. By donation. Source,

Tuesday, JUNE 27 ■ Discussion: Beth Kobliner (shown) will discuss the newly revised version of her book “Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties” in conversation with Mikaela Lefrak, news producer for “Morning Edition” at WAMU. 7 p.m. $10; $18 for a ticket and a copy of the book. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-987-6487. 1835 14th St. NW. witdc.org. ■ Dupont Underground and DC Improv will present “Time Machine Roast,” featuring famous people throughout history sharing the stage. 8 p.m. $9. Dupont Underground, 1500 19th St. NW. dupontunderground.org. ■ Busboys and Poets will host the Beltway Poetry Slam. 9 to 11 p.m. $5. Busboys and Poets Brookland, 625 Monroe St. NE. 202-636-7230. ■ Busboys and Poets will present an open mic poetry night hosted by Gowri Koneswaran. 9 to 11 p.m. $5. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. Sporting event ■ The Washington Mystics will play the Seattle Storm. Noon. $16 to $109. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-7453000. Tours and walks ■ “Gardener’s Focus: Summer Designs” will feature a tour led by Hillwood head gardener Jessica Bonilla. 2:45 p.m. $15 to $18; tickets distributed at the Visitor Center upon opening each day. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202686-5807. The tour will also be offered Thursday and Friday at 2:45 p.m. ■ The Washington National Cathedral’s “Classic Tower Climb” will offer a look at the ringing chamber, 333 steps high in the central tower with scenic views of Washington. 6 p.m. $40; reservations required. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org. Wednesday, June 28 Wednesday JUNE 28 Children’s program ■ Discovery Theater will present “Galapagos George,” featuring Barefoot Puppets (recommended for ages 4 through 8). 10:30 a.m. and noon. $3 to $8. Discovery Theater, S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202633-8700. The event will repeat Thursday and Friday at 10:30 a.m. and noon. Classes and workshops ■ “Tai Chi Health Lab” will offer a

chance to learn about tai chi through practice and a study of texts such as “The Harvard Medical School’s Guide to Tai Chi” and Kenneth Cohen’s “The Art of Qigong.” 9:30 a.m. Free. Meet at the top of Book Hill behind the Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. The weekly sessions will continue through July 26. ■ Kripalu yoga teacher Eva Blutinger will lead a “Yoga in the Galleries” class. 10 a.m. $5 to $10. American University Museum, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-1300. ■ Instructor Luz Verost will lead a casual Spanish Conversation Club session designed to grow, revive or develop Spanish language skills. 6 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■ The Poets on the Fringe will host a weekly poetry workshop to critique participants’ poems. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■ Instructor Andrea McCabe will present a weekly yoga class. 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7527. ■ The Kadampa Meditation Center will host a weekly class on meditation. 7 to 8:30 p.m. $6 to $12. Kadampa Meditation Center, 1787 Columbia Road NW. 202-986-2257. ■ Instructor Tara Bishop will lead a weekly “Yoga for All” restorative yoga practice. 7:30 p.m. Free. Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library, 7420 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-541-6100. Concerts ■ The Marine Jazz Trio will perform in conjunction with the opening of the exhibit “American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith.” 10 a.m. Free. National Museum of American History, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-633-1000. ■ The BeauSoleil Quartet will perform Cajun music from Louisiana. Noon to 1 p.m. Free. Coolidge Auditorium, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St.

SE. 202-707-1743. ■ “Serenade! Choral Festival: A JFK 100 Celebration” — featuring 16 choirs from 12 countries — will open with performances by the Gandharva Choir from India, premiering a commissioned work; the Wallace High School Chamber Choir from Northern Ireland; and Coro Polifónico de Panamá. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ The “President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band will perform. 8 p.m. Free. West Terrace, U.S. Capitol. 202-433-4011. Discussions and lectures ■ National Museum of Women in the Arts digital editorial assistant Emily Haight will discuss several works in the special exhibition “Revival.” Noon to 12:30 p.m. Free. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-783-5000. ■ Curator Ryan Reft will discuss Charles Hamilton Houston’s experiences as a young officer serving in a segregated military during World War I and their influence on his later work as chief attorney for the NAACP, where he was a mentor to Thurgood Marshall. Noon to 12:30 p.m. Free. Southwest Gallery, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-0245. ■ David France, author of “How to Survive a Plague” and creator of the 2012 Academy Award-nominated film of the same title, will discuss his telling of the history of the HIV/ AIDS epidemic in the United States. Noon to 1 p.m. Free. Pickford Theater, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202-707-5502. ■ The Tenley-Friendship Book Discussion Group will meet. 2 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. ■ Ken Walsh, chief White House correspondent for U.S. News & World Report and author of eight books about the presidency, will discuss “John F. Kennedy: 1,000 Days in Office — The Making of an Iconic Presidency.” 6:45 p.m. $20 to $30. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-6333030. See Events/Page 22

The Current’s Pet of the Week From the Humane Rescue Alliance Meet Rusty! This 10-year-old is actually nothing like his name — there’s no rust in this little guy! Rusty enjoys playing chase, tug of war, sunbathing and going on walks. He is easily excited and will twirl in circles for minutes at a time. He absolutely loves meeting new people and being outside, and he gets along well with other dogs. All of that excitement leads to his second-favorite pastime: naps (especially near his people). At 21 pounds, Rusty is a perfect size for just about any family. Because he’s a senior citizen, he can be independent and confident. He knows how to get your attention and will demand that his cuddle needs are met. Bonus: If you are over the age of 50, the adoption fee is waived as part of our Boomers’ Buddies program. If you’d like to meet Rusty, contact our Oglethorpe adoption center at adoptOGL@humanerescuealliance.org.

22 Events

22 wednesday, June 21, 2017

Continued From Page 21 ■ Cornell University associate professor David Silbey will discuss “The Battle That (Pretty Much) Ended World War II in the Pacific: Leyte Gulf, 1944.” 7 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. Films ■ The West End Interim Library’s LGBTQ Pride Month film series will feature the comedy “Tangerine,” about Sin-Dee and her best friend, Alexandra, as they travel through Los Angeles in search of Sin-Dee’s boyfriend/pimp. 6:30 p.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-724-8707. ■ The “Bard in the Park” film series will feature the 1999 film “10 Things I Hate About You,” a modern take on Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Canal Park, 200 M St. SE. folger.edu. ■ The NoMa Summer Screen outdoor film series will feature “Lincoln.” 7 p.m. Free. Storey Park Lot, 1005 1st St. NE. nomabid.org/noma-summer-screen. ■ National Theatre Live will present a broadcast of Peter Shaffer’s iconic play “Amadeus,” starring Lucian Msamati as Salieri. 8 p.m. $20. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-547-5688. The film will be shown again July 2 at 2 p.m. ■ The Reel Israel DC series will feature Asaph Polonsky’s debut feature, “One Week and a Day,” about a couple struggling to regain a sense of control after the death of their son. 8 p.m. $8 to $12.25. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-6000. Performances and readings ■ The DC Jazz Festival will feature

Hinckley Pottery

&

Events Entertainment MBowie and the Blast presenting “You Haven’t Done Nothin’,” a multimedia “live video” performance piece tethered by the music of Michael Bowie and exploring themes of social justice, the human toll of oppression and the right to protest. 7:30 p.m. $20 to $32. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org. ■ Dwayne Lawson-Brown will host an open mic poetry event. 9 to 11 p.m. $5. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets 5th & K, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. Special event ■ The National Museum of American History will mark the opening of signature exhibitions and interactive experiences centered on the theme of “The Nation We Build Together” with special events, including official opening remarks, hands-on activities, a Los Texmaniacs performance, a blues performance by Rick Franklin and Jay Summerour, Greensboro Lunch Counter performances, and a LEGO Statue of Liberty make-and-take activity. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. National Museum of American History, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. americanhistory.si.edu. Thursday,JUNE June 2929 Thursday Children’s programs ■ The Kid’s Chess Club will offer weekly chess instruction. 5 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021. ■ “Pajama Movie Night” will feature “Cars.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. Classes and workshops ■ A workshop on “Fashion From Paper” will offer a chance to create a designer dress from recycled newspaper and other common household items using the imagination and fashions from the exhibition “Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair.” Noon. Free; reservations required. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202994-7394. ■ “Health Care Apps for Your Smartphone” will explore how to identify and use websites and apps that offer reliable first-aid advice, check for symptoms or remind you when to take medications. 2 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202727-1488. ■ The West End Interim Library will host an all-levels yoga class. 6 p.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 7+( :25/' )$0286

Camp Mud ages 9 to 14 potter's wheel & handbuilding morning, afternoon or full day one-week sessions June 26 - July 28

3132 Blues Alley NW Georgetown DC

202-745-7055

www.hinckleypottery.com

the current

WK <HDU

Thursday, JUNE 29 ■ Discussion: Marta McDowell, author of “All the Presidents’ Gardens,” will provide a survey of American garden history as seen through the changing grounds at the White House, featuring the presidents, the first ladies and their gardeners. 6:45 p.m. $20 to $30. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. Virginia Ave. NW. 202-724-8707. Concerts ■ The Star-Spangled American Music Series will feature live performances by the U.S. Army Blues. Noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Free. Coulter Performance Plaza, National Museum of American History, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. americanhistory.si.edu. ■ DowntownDC Live, a lunchtime performance series, will feature a concert by the José André Jazz Trio as part of Washington Performing Arts’ Mars Urban Arts Initiative. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Free. Franklin Park, 13th and I streets NW. downtowndc.org/event/ downtowndc-live-2017. ■ “Serenade! Choral Festival: A JFK 100 Celebration” will feature the Nairobi Girls Chorale from Kenya; Insingizi from Zimbabwe premiering a new song; and Le Cantanti di Chicago. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. ■ The “President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band will perform. 8 p.m. Free. West Terrace, U.S. Capitol. 202-433-4011. Discussions and lectures ■ Georgetown University professor Ori Z. Soltes will discuss his book “God and the Goalposts: A Brief History of Sports, Religion, Politics, War and Art.” Luncheon at 12:15 p.m.; program at 1 p.m. $10 to $30. Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-232-7363. ■ “Meet a Spy” will feature Sandy Grimes, a longtime veteran of the CIA’s clandestine service. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW. 202-393-7798. ■ Photographer Camilo José Vergara — who documented segregated communities in America’s cities, returning to specific sites over and over to examine the passage of time in neighborhoods transformed by urban decay and gentrification — will present a gallery talk about the exhibition “Down These Mean Streets,” which features his work. 5:30 p.m. Free. Meet in the G Street lobby, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■ Anne-christine d’Adesky will discuss her book “The Pox Lover,” a per-

sonal history of the turbulent 1990s in New York City and Paris by a pioneering American AIDS journalist, lesbian activist and daughter of French-Haitian elites. 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202387-1400. ■ Nick Laird will discuss his novel “Modern Gods,” about two sisters with very different lives yet similar challenges. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ The Tenley-Friendship Library will host a memoir and essay writing workshop led by Maura Policelli. 7 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. ■ Mandy Len Catron and Ada Calhoun — contributors to The New York Times’ “Modern Love” column, and the respective authors of “How to Fall in Love With Anyone” and “Wedding Toasts I’ll Never Give” — will offer their takes on what really makes love last. Joining them in conversation will be Daniel Jones, editor of the “Modern Love” column. 7 p.m. $15; $28 for a ticket and a copy of one of the books. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-987-6487. ■ As part of the Avalon Theatre’s film studies series, Hill Rag film critic Mike Canning will present a multimedia talk adapted from his book “Hollywood on the Potomac,” featuring insights into Washington history and movie lore. 7:30 p.m. $15 to $18. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-966-6000. Festival ■ The Smithsonian Institution’s 2017 Folklife Festival will focus on “Circus Arts,” “On the Move: Migration Across Generations,” “50 Years/50 Objects” and “50th Anniversary.” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. National Mall between 7th and 12th streets. 202-633-1000. The festival will continue daily through July 4 and from July 6 through 9; evening dance parties and circus performances will take place most evenings beginning at 5:30. Film ■ The Georgetown Library’s “Under the Sea & On the Beach” film series will feature “Dolphin Tale.” 4 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. Performance ■ The Happenings Happy Hour series will feature “Perfect Liars Club,” featuring four storytellers telling four hilarious and unbelievable stories — three of which are true. 6 to 7 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Forum, Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-5475688. Sporting event ■ The Washington Mystics will play the New York Liberty. 7 p.m. $25 to $130. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000. Friday, June 30 Friday JUNE 30 Concerts ■ Middle C Music will host a concert

currentnewspapers.com

by participants in its Jazz Band Camp. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Middle C Music, 4530 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-2447326. ■ Aaron Comins of New York City will present an organ recital. 12:15 p.m. Free. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-797-0103. ■ Jazz in the Garden at the National Gallery of Art will feature Caribbean jazz steel pannist Victor Provost. 5 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Sculpture Garden, National Gallery of Art, 7th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-289-3360. ■ “Serenade! Choral Festival: A JFK 100 Celebration” will feature the Madras Youth Choir from India and Balkanes from Bulgaria. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ The trio Dr. Didi — featuring Peter Androsch on guitar and melodica, Didi Bruckmayr on vocals and Bernd Preinfalk on double bass — will perform “In Effigie.” 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Austrian Cultural Forum, 3524 International Court NW. acfdc.org. ■ Newly named Kennedy Center artistic adviser Ben Folds (shown) will curate, host and perform with the National Symphony Orchestra — conducted by Jacomo Bairos — for a special evening featuring music by Folds; singer, composer, producer and guitarist Blake Mills; and Cuban R&B/rap singer Danay Suárez. 9 p.m. $39. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202467-46000. Discussions and lectures ■ Mazin Qumsiyeh, professor and founding director of the Palestine Museum of Institute for Biodiversity Research at Bethlehem University, will discuss “Political Challenges to Diversity in Both Nature and Society in Palestine: Role of Colonialism and Role of Civil Society.” 6 to 7 p.m. Free; reservations requested. The Palestine Center, 2425 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-338-1290. ■ Ada Calhoun (shown) will discuss her memoir “Wedding Toasts I’ll Never Give” in conversation with Latoya Peterson, digital editor of ESPN’s The Undefeated. 6:30 p.m. Free. East City Bookshop, 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. eastcitybookshop. com. ■ Yuri Herrera will discuss his third novel, “Kingdom Cons,” which draws on allegory and fable to trace the struggle between a ruthless drug lord and an artist bent on telling truth to power and helping others resist. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Film ■ The Golden Cinema series will feature “Dirty Dancing.” Sunset. Free. Farragut Square Park, Connecticut Avenue and K Street NW. goldentriangledc.com. Tour ■ The Heurich House Museum will host a “Brewmaster Tour,” featuring a one-hour guided tour through the mansion and a half-hour craft beer tasting in the conservatory. 4 to 5:30 p.m. $25. Heurich House Museum, New Hampshire Avenue and 20th Street NW. heurichhouse.org.

23 Events

CurrenTneWspapers.Com

The CurrenT

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

ESSAYS

school DisPatches Washington International School

From Page 13 have received a perfect score. It happens very rarely,� she told The Current. Brady, who along with her husband has run the essay competition for the past 29 years, created the nonprofit group Global Harmony Through Personal Excellence to support it. “I think the students are amazing,� Brady said. “Their stories are so touching. Their determination is really inspiring.� This year’s prompt asked students to discuss a scenario in their lives that they’d like to change, and to describe what they would do to create a better world overall. One by one, award winners approached the podium to tell their story. One eighthgrader, Taniya Gaddis, recalled foraging through trash cans for food when her alcoholic, abusive mother forgot to feed her. Gaddis now lives with her grandmother and attends Wheatley Education Campus in Northeast, although she hopes to reunite with her mother someday. Gaddis’ classmate Nathan Minor leans on school to escape his unhappy home life. Antoinette Jean-Baptiste — a fifth-grader at Whittier Education Campus in Brightwood who won second place in her age division — hopes to mend her parents’ broken relationship and to see her father more often. While many students described extraordinary adversity, each story brimmed with hope. When Johanna Acosta-Gonzalez relocated to D.C. from El Salvador last year, she spoke no English. This year, Acosta-Gonzalez won first place in the seventh-to-ninthgrade division for an essay she wrote about her critically ill father in El Salvador. Acos-

23

Photo by Rebecca Carroll

Essay contest organizer Dorothea Brady, center, was joined by Sloane Rogers and Marty Davis at the May 26 ceremony at the Sumner School Museum. ta-Gonzalez, also a Whittier student, hopes to “save money and do whatever I can to some day bring him here to live with me and get better,� she told the audience. While her essay was written in Spanish, Acosta-Gonzalez read it aloud in English. “I was very nervous,� Gonzalez said in an interview. “I practiced a lot.� Along with a panel of 10 judges, Brady sifted through about 200 essays to find 14 winners and note 21 more as highly commended. Place-winners received cash prizes of $100 to $350. “You’d just read one [essay] after another, and it presents this huge picture of people who are really struggling, and these students are so resilient,� contest judge Helene Krauthamer, an English professor at the

University of the District of Columbia, told The Current. “That they’re able to even write about it and have a voice about it, it’s truly incredible. And then you wonder about the children who can’t say anything. These are the spokespeople.� When the contest concluded, Brady was swarmed by families who emphatically thanked her for her efforts. After each exchange, Brady enveloped the parent or participant in an embrace. It’s clear Brady is more than the contest’s organizer: She is its matriarch. “The whole bottom line about this contest is, it’s really about hearing their wisdom and supporting the students in their own expression,� Brady told the audience. “This is their platform.�

On a hot Monday afternoon, the day before the eighth grade movingup ceremony, 11 Washington International School eighth-graders traveled to the National Arboretum in Northeast. They weren’t studying trees or smelling flowers. They were taking photos. This was one of six Legacy Projects. Students spent their day doing something creative — for example, writing a song, assembling pop-up books or making a video. The point of this activity was to use our last day before moving on to upper school to create something memorable. At the National Arboretum students had an hour and a half to take interesting photos of the trees and plants. The best of these photos were shown at the beginning of the moving-up ceremony. The products from other Legacy Projects were also displayed or performed. Out of the 67 students who walked across the stage to receive their certificates at graduation, 14 of them will be moving on to different schools, cities or countries. But, after participating in these Legacy Projects, every member of our rising ninth-grade class knows he or she has left some kind of mark on the middle school. — Saul Pink, eighth-grader

SALE 25% OFF SOXV

free in-home design consultation and free installation

(YHU\WKLQJ LQ LWV SODFH 3HUIHFWO\

_ FORVHWDPHULFD FRP 7KH PRVW DZDUGHG KLJKHVW UDWHG ORFDO FORVHW FRPSDQ\

2IIHU H[SLUHV SXUFKDVH UHTXLUHG WR UHFHLYH RIIHU 1RW YDOLG ZLWK DQ\ RWKHU SURPRWLRQV RU SULRU VDOHV 5HVWULFWLRQV DSSO\ 0+,& 9$ '& 3HUP

24 Wednesday, June 21, 2017

The CurrenT

w o d n i W h July 4t e l a S r o o D and Patio

H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H

Hurry – limited time offer! • Renewal by Andersen is the full-service replacement window division of Andersen, the most trusted family of window and door brands in America* • Our window helps make homes more comfortable because our window material is two times stronger than vinyl • To lock in this July 4th Sale, call on or before Saturday, July 8th, and schedule your free Window Diagnosis

July 4th Sale ENDS Saturday, July 8th

1

INTEREST

Minimum purchase required. Interest accrues from the purchase date but is waived if paid in full within 12 months.

The Better Way to a Better Window™

Call to schedule your appointment. Limited appointments are available.

H

H

MONEY DOWN PAYMENTS

When you set your appointment by July 8th and purchase by July 15th. Minimum purchase required.

H

FOR 1 NO NO NO YEAR

HHH

WITH

$200 off your ENTIRE project1

H H

on windows and patio doors1

H

H

SAVE 20%

PLUS

202-792-0032

1 DETAILS OF OFFER – expires 7/15/2017. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Get 20% off your entire project and 12 months no payments, no interest when you purchase four (4) or more windows or patio doors between 6/18/2017 & 7/15/2017 with approved credit. $200 off your entire project when you set your appointment by 7/8/2017 and purchase by 7/15/2017. APR of 16.68% as of 6/1/2015, subject to change. No interest and no payments for 12 months available. Interest accrues from date of purchase but waived if paid in full within 12 months. Available only at participating locations. See your local Renewal by Andersen location for details. License MN: BC130983/WI:266951. Excludes MN insurance work per MSA 325E.66. MHIC #121441. VA Lic. #2705155684. DC Lic. #420215000125. Some Renewal by Andersen locations are independently owned and operated. “Renewal by Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation. ©2017 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. ©2017 Lead Surge LLC. All rights reserved. *Based on 2016 homeowner brand survey. Andersen family of

brands aggregated: Andersen, Renewal by Andersen, Silver Line and American Craftsman.

WWW.CURRENTNEWSPAPERS.COM

THE CURRENT

THE CURRENT

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2017 25

Service Directory

☎ 202/244-7223 (FAX) 202/363-9850

THE CURRENT NEWSPAPERS

Electrical Services

Hauling

Service Directory Department

5185 MacArthur Blvd. N.W., Suite 102, Washington, D.C. 20016

ANGEL HAULING

The Current Service Directory is a unique way for local businesses to reach Northwest Washington customers effectively. No matter how small or large your business, if you are in business to provide service, The Current Service Directory will work for you.

TRASH • BASEMENTS & GARAGES YARD CLEANING • CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS PORCH, DECK, FENCE DEMO • MOVE IN/ OUT RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL• DC MD VA

Categories listed in this issue Home Services Iron Work Kitchens & Baths Landscaping

Cabinet Work Cleaning Services Doors & Windows Electrical Services Floor Services Handyman Hauling Home Improvement

Roofing

H: 703-582-3709 • Cell: 703-863-1086

Tree Services

www.angeljunkremoval.com

Windows Windows & Doors

Masonry Painting Pools & Spas Plumbing

Handyman AD ACCEPTANCE POLICY The Current Newspapers reserves the right to reject any advertising or advertising copy at any time for any reason. In any event, the advertiser assumes liability for the content of all advertising copy printed and agrees to hold the Current Newspapers harmless from all claims arising from printed material made against any Current Newspaper. The Current Newspapers shall not be liable for any damages or loss that might occur from errors or omissions in any advertisement in excess of the amount charged for the advertisement. In the event of non-publication of any ad or copy, no liability shall exist on the part of the Current Newspaper except that no charge shall be made for the a For information about the licensing of any particular business in Washington, D.C., please call the District Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs at (202) 442-4311. The department's website is www.dcra.dc.gov.

Something� It’s “AlwaysHandyman Services

Mike's Hauling Service Trash Junk Removal and & Junk Removal

To Do List

Commercial and Residential Serving NW DC since 1987 Fast, friendly service. Insured & Bonded

X

We recycle and donate.

CLEANING SERVICES

240-876-8763

X No Job Too Small X Very Reliable

X Carpentry X Drywall Repairs Caulking X Light Electrical & Plumbing X Deck Repairs X Storm Doors X Ceiling Fans X General Repairs Light Hauling • Junk Removal X Some Assembly Required 703-217 6697 / 703 217 9116 Licensed Chris Stancil Insured

Always Something Inc.

www.mikeshaulingservice.com

Home Improvement Home Improvement

Build It Better Flooring Services ! FREAE TES!

Licensed • Bonded • Insured •

ESTIM

'SBNJOH t %SZXBMM t 'JOJTIJOH 8PSL t *OUFSJPS &YUFSJPS t 1BJOUJOH t *OTUBMMBUJPO PG $FSBNJD t 1PXFS 8BTIJOH t (VUUFS t &MFDUSJD t 3PPG t 8JOEPXT %PPST t 4QFDJBMJ[JOH JO #BTFNFOU #VJME 0VU Call Edgar for Free Estimate 240-437-2930 Email: Fantastichomerepair@gmail.com

• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Counter-Tops • Carpentry • Windows/Doors • Plumbing • Electrical • Tile • Shower Doors • General Repairs

301-779-8837 www.iBuildItBetter.com Licensed DC 3661- MD 41353 Servicing DC/MD for over 25 years

+ Hardwood Floors

(Installation, Refinishing & Cleaning)

+ Tile Work- Floors & Walls (All Types)

+ Finish Work

(Crown Moulding & Trimwork)

+ Painting + Electric + Drywall + Seal and Stain Decks and Fences + Concrete + Stonework + Deck Repair + Power Washing + Fabricated Steel Railings and Window Guards

Call Today!

$250 OFF

301-325-5220

any project over $1000 Ask for details!

PAINT, FLOORS AND MORE SINCE 1964. WE ACCEPT:

LGBTQ Friendly

\www.gandgservicesflooringandpaint.com

Marathon General Contractors

• Kitchen & Bath Remodeling • Additions, Decks, Patios • Painting and Wall Covering Lic/Bonded/Ins • Finished Basements • Carpentry & Tiles 301-814-8855 / 301-260-7549

Handyman Services

• Carpentry – • Repair or New Work • Repairing & Replacing Storm Windows, Doors & Cabinets, etc. • Plaster & Drywall Repair • Painting & Finishing • Stripping Doors & Trim • Building Shelves, Storage & Laundry Facilities • Countertops • And Much More! Our craftsmen, who for 30 years have done quality work, would work on your project. Our shop can build or duplicate almost anything. We are a design & build firm. We are kitchen and bath designers. We cam bid on your plans.

Joel Truitt Builders, Inc. 734 7th St., SE

For information about the licensing of any particular

202-547-2707

business in Washington, D.C., please call the District

Quality since 1972

Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs at (202) 442-4311. Their website is www.dcra.dc.gov.

THE CURRENT

26 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2017

THE CURRENT

THE CURRENT

Service Directory

Landscaping

WWW.CURRENTNEWSPAPERS.COM

☎ 202/244-7223 (FAX) 202/363-9850

Landscaping

Roofing

Design & Installation Services

We Take Pride in Our Quality Work!

Family ROOFING

202-362-3383 www.tenleyscapes.com • Landscape Installation • Maintenance • Stone work • Spring Cleanup • Grading

202-276-5004 www.FamilyRoofingDC.com • Serving DC & Surrounding Areas • Member NRCA

Quality Work,Very Cheap Prices Landscaping, Mulching, Seeding/ Sodding, Power Washing, Light/Heavy Hauling,

Slate and Flat Roofs Gutters Roof Coatings Shingles and Copper Member BBB Lic. Bonded Insured

Roofing

Landscape Design & Installation • Tree Service

FREE ESTIMATES

— With The Boss Always On The Job —

443-603-8967

Call 301-947-6811 or 301-908-1807 For FREE Estimate

30 years Experience — Licensed & Insured — MD Tree Expert #385

ssmcconkey@comcast.net

MHIC 1876 • Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Demolition for Residential and Commercial

Gutter Cleaning

4 4 4 4 4 4

C.K. McConkey, Inc.

Drainage Problems • Timber • Walls • Flagstone • Walkways • • Patios • Fencing

Safe removal of LARGE DANGEROUS TREES

Experts in:

Over 50 years Experience • Featured on HGTV

References Available Annual Service Contracts available martinsgarden@msn.com

APPALOOSA CONTRACTORS BKB ree Landscaping Handyman Service

FreeEstimates

4 4 Emergency Service 4 Competitive Low Costs

Tree Services

Fall Cleanup Discount 25% off

Excellent References

Branches Tree Experts

202-497-5938 202-621-9526

10% off

July and August

Certified Arborist • Full Service • Diagnostic Tree Care • Pruning • Insect & Disease Control • Fertilization

Masonry

CUSTOMMASONRY s i n c e

FLAGSTONE PATIO CONCRETE DRIVEWAY

1 9 8 5 AND SIDEWALK / RETAINING WALLS / CONCRETE SIDEWALK / BRICK WORK

703-827-5000

CLASSIFIEDS

Licensed Insured L i c . • B o n d e d • I n su re d

Windows

Stone and Brick, New and Repair, Walks, Walls, Patios, Fireplaces, housefronts, hauling and bobcat work. Historic Restoration Specialist RJ, Cooley 301-540-3127 Licensed & Insured

301-589-6181

Free Estimates

ON THE NEXT

WINDOW WASHERS, ETC... Celebrating 15 years

RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS

SERVING UPPER N.W.

202-337-0351

PAGE

silvastonework@gmail.com

Painting

TENLEYTOWN ENLEYTOWN PAINTING AINTING “We grew up in your neighborhood – ask your neighbors about us.” Bonded • Insured • Since 1980

Interior/Exterior Painting Power Washing • Deck Cleaning Gutter Cleaning • General Carpentry 202.244.2325

In the heart of the Palisades since 1993

Residential Specialists Windows • Gutters • Power Washing DC • MD • VA

F R E E E S T I MAT E S

Fully Bonded & Insured

Member, International Window Cleaning Association • In the heart of the Palisades since 1993

For information about the licensing of any particular INTERIOR • EXTERIOR DC LIC. # 2811• MD LIC. # 86954

FREE ESTIMATES LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED

301-933-1247

THE CURRENT

IWCA

business in Washington, D.C., please call the District Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs at (202) 442-4311. Their website is www.dcra.dc.gov.

WWW.CURRENTNEWSPAPERS.COM

THE CURRENT

Classified Ads

Antiq. & Collectibles Cash for Estates/ Downsizing Jewelry to Furniture, etc. Please call 301-520-0755. Buying Oriental rugs, any condition considered. Buyout/ Cleanup www.atticllc.com

Jewelry Buyers:

Cash buyers of Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Jewelry, Watches, Flatware. Please call Tom at

Bethesda Jewelers 301-654-8678

Cleaning Services HOUSE CLEANING service, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. Customer satisfaction 100%. ask about organic cleaning. Excel. Ref’s. Solange 240-478-1726. HOUSECLEANING/LAUNDRYDC/ Maryland. Good references & exper. Own transportation. (240)716-4848. Housekeeping & Laundry Services available for weekly, biweekly or monthly services. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Call 301-254-8093 for an appointment.

Reliable Cleaning Service

15 yrs. exper. • Same Team Everytime Lic. Bonded, Ins. Excellent DC References Free Estimates

We work in your neighborhood

202-422-1444

CURRENTNEWSPAPERS.COM

n

THE CURRENT

ch

☎ 202/244-7223 (FAX) 202/363-9850 E-mail: Classified@Currentnewspapers.com

Computers

Slip Covers

Pets

PC/Mac support for home or business: setup, upgrades, tune-up, backup, data transfer & recovery, virus removal, printers, FiOS/DSL/Cable modems, WiFi, networks, spam control, & website design.

Animal Portrait artist BETS Your wonderful animal on canvas starting at $275.00. Gift Certificates Available betsfineart.com • 301-908-8317

Call Michael: (202) 486-3145 www.computeroo.net [202] 277-2566

New computer or smartphone?

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

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2017 27

PO Box 25058 Washington, DC 20027 jule@julespetsitting.com www.julespetsitting.com

J ULE’S Petsitting Services, Inc.

• Mid Day Dog Walks • Kitty Visits • In-Home Overnight Pet Sitting and other Pet Care Services • Insured and Bonded

A SLIPCOVER STUDIO Slipcovers, draperies, upholstery., fabrics SUMMER SALE Call-301 270 5115. Text-240 401 8535 aslipcoverstudiomd@gmail.com

Upholstery

Setting the Standard for Excellence in Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Since 1991

Floor Services Chevy Chase Floor Waxing Service

Polishing, buffing, waxing, cleaning, all types of floors, paste wax service for wood floors. Wall-to-wall carpet removal. Careful workmanship. Licensed Bonded Insured 301-656-9274, Chevy Chase, MD

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

Housing for Rent (Apts) CATHEDRAL HEIGHTS: 1 BR, 1 BA, 960 SF. All util’s and parking included. Pool, tennis, fit. center, 24-hr. doorman, walking distance to shopping, restaurants. $1,700/ mo. Please call 202-537-0916. NICE, FURNISHED room in small charming Georgetown house with one cat. Excellent location. Wifi, utilities included. For responsible, friendly person. $950, month. Call Sarah 202-337-0398. SATURDAY/ SUNDAY, Open House: Foggy Bottom, Monroe House, Renovated, furnished studio. For students or professional. Call 202-230-8903. johnmgarner@starpower.net

Housing for Rent (Apts)

Moving/Hauling

CATH AREA. Attrac. studio, in secure bldg., with roof terrace, at bus-stop. HW floors, garden view, W/I closet, 1,150mo (202)686-0023.

CONTINENTAL MOVERS

Local-Long Distance Great References • Free 10 boxes Deliveries and Hauling available.

301-340-0602 • 202 438-1489

CURRENTNEWSPAPERS.COM

Personal Services

www.continentalmovers.net

Window Services

PERSONABLE, EDUCATED middleage in NW w/good refs avail as chauffeur, handyman, garden other help. Also swim lessons Ross 202/237-0231

Senior Care CAREGIVER WITH 26 years experience available on weekends, live-in or out. Excellent references. Driv. Lic., Call 301-996-1385. PERS ASST/ companion mature F. Organizing, problem solving, misc. support svcs. P/T. 20 yrs exp, M.A., ex ref’s. Maggie: 202-237-5760. EXPERIENCED CNA available to work at night. Ref’s avail. upon req. Call 301-646-6360 or 202-545-1942. LICENSED NURSE seeks daytime, care giving position, geriatric or pediatric care. Excellent references. Call (202)841-9266.

Ace Window Cleaning, Co. Family owned and operated for over 20 years using careful workmanship 301-656-9274 Chevy Chase, MD Licensed • Bonded • Insured • We also offer glass, screen, and sash cord repair service • Ask about our no damage, low pressure Powerwashing.

Yard/Moving/Bazaar MASSIVE MOVING Sale Saturday June 24th, 10am-3pm 4448 Springdale Street NW SCHWINN 240 Recumbent Exercise Bike, like new, programmable, heart rate monitor, adjustable and more $259. Folding Embassy Chairs, Hammacher Schlemmer, 20 in very good condition, luxury + convenience. Gold metallic frame, apricot velvet upholstery: $149 or set of 4, $39. Le Corbusier Chaise Longue, Black Italian Leather. Chrome-plated stainless steel frame. Adjustable positions. Very good condition. $499 Local pick-up 202.966-8423.

SCHOOLS: Parents seek to identify solutions to overcrowding as city ponders options

From Page 1

City officials announced moves earlier this year to address these problems, including more outreach about improvements in the quality of schools elsewhere in the city. D.C. Public Schools has since convened a community working group — comprised of one administrator and one parent from each Ward 3 school as well as non-Ward 3 schools in the Wilson High feeder pattern — that will meet monthly to address the overcrowding issues. The group has met just once so far, focusing on discrepancies in enrollment statistics and capacity projections that, parents argue, result in the city underestimating the budgetary needs of affected schools. Future sessions will seek to identify specific solutions. “The first piece that the group will have to deal with is just getting a better sense of what the true capacity of these schools actually

are,” said Brian Doyle, a working group member with two children at Hearst. That effort might be easier going forward thanks to Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh, who included $550,000 in the city’s 2018 budget so the D.C. auditor can study the city’s process for making enrollment projections. Meanwhile, the overcrowding issue got attention on June 5 when Deputy Mayor for Education Jennie Niles joined a meeting of the existing Ward 3-Wilson Feeder Education Network to discuss the city’s response to the concerns. “It seems like it hasn’t been fast enough by a long shot. But we’re really mobilized now,” Niles said. “I can’t quite speak to everything that’s happened in the past. We are looking at this with priority, with certainty. We’re committed to figuring this out.” Although Niles made no specific promises at the meeting, she

said the school system’s new master facilities plan, expected next spring, will provide more concrete guidance on these issues. The city does appear to have made some plans already. During a May 19 interview on WAMU’s “The Kojo Nnamdi Show,” Mayor Muriel Bowser mentioned a goal to reduce the student population at Wilson High in Tenleytown by 40 students over the next few years. But parents in the community have reacted with surprise and alarm to this news, coming on the heels of budget cuts that have cost the high school 30 staff members over the last few years. Ruth Wattenberg, Ward 3’s State Board of Education member, said the city isn’t keeping community members abreast of plans for Wilson, which is projected to be 45 students over capacity this fall despite a $105 million renovation and expansion that opened in 2011. “Nobody at Wilson was aware

that there’s a plan to shrink it,” Wattenberg said at the June 5 meeting. “That is not a great job on community engagement.” D.C. Public Schools declined to comment on specific school budgets. But the broader issue of where to situate the influx of students projected for Ward 3 schools hasn’t escaped the city’s attention. At the education network meeting, Niles acknowledged that officials need to consider a range of ideas, including commissioning existing buildings as public school space or even constructing new schools. But she said it would be irresponsible to promise action on any of those solutions at this point. “There’s still more data that I need to be able to have the city leaders look at for us to say that we’re definitely building new schools,” Niles said. Parents have identified the old Hardy School in Foxhall, the

vacant Georgetown Day School campus in the Palisades, and parts of the University of the District of Columbia in Van Ness as possible sites for public school space. The university is currently weighing that idea, spokesperson John Gordon told The Current. In an interview, Council member Cheh floated the possibility of using the trailer network constructed for the Lafayette Elementary modernization — later re-used during Murch’s renovation and installed on the university’s campus — as permanent school space. A more urgent matter is the fiscal year 2018 budget allocation for D.C. Public Schools. The D.C. Council voted unanimously last week to pass a funding package that includes a 3 percent increase in the per-pupil allocation for the schools. Cheh is among those hoping the funds will be applied to schools that recently endured budget cuts, including Wilson.

28 Wednesday, June 21, 2017

The CurrenT

Selling The Area’s Finest Properties

Distinctive Architecture

McLean. Beautiful home designed by Ted Bower, perfect for entertaining w/private terraces off almost every room, 4 frpls, chef ’s kitchen, lavish master suite, 4 BRs, 4 FBs, & 3 car garage. $2,150,000

Catarina Bannier 202.487.7177 Laurie Rosen 301.704.3344

Nantucket Classic

Chevy Chase. Comprehensive renovation shines beautifully! Old style charm is intact w/period hallmark features throughout, 5 BRs, 5.5 BAs, dramatic sky-lit loft, LL retreat & super-sized 2 car garage. $1,910,000

Eric Murtagh 301.652.8971 Karen Kuchins 301.275.2255

Entertain with Flair

Yesteryear Beauty

Great Falls. Sited on 2.53 acres w/over 6500sqft of elegant Mt. Pleasant. Handsome detached colonial w/front porch, grand living & natural light. 5BRs, 5.5BAs, fireplace, main level guest entrance hall, baronial dining rm, fireplace, updated kitchen, 6 suite, finished LL, 3 car garage. 1 Mile from Great Falls Village. BRs, 4.5 BAs, private garden, garage & driveway. Attention to $1,690,000 details throughout! $1,685,000

Maryam Hedayati 301-367-7921

John Coplen 410.591.0911

Epitome of Elegance

The Perfect Blend Chevy Chase. Entertainer’s delight totally renovated in 2013 with open floor plan, spectacular kitchen & family room, 5 BRs, 4.5 BAs, rec room, cozy screened porch, large backyard w/patio, & garage. $1,875,000

Nancy Wilson 202.966.5286

Time-Honored Rejuvenation

Chevy Chase. Exceptionally well done 2016 renovation & addition to this deceptively large English Tudor with delightful spaces, 5BRs, 4.5BAs, inviting backyard, wonderful natural light, 2-car garage & scenic location. $1,485,000

Eric Murtagh 301.652.8971 Karen Kuchins 301.275.2255

Chevy Chase. Magnificent 1910 Victorian flooded with sunlight with 6BRs, 4.5BAs, sleek kitchen, maple floors, fireplace, sunroom, library, LL, wine cellar, veranda, spacious deck, back yard & picturesque landscaping; radiating charm & original details. $1,825,000

Laura McCaffrey 301.641.4456

Impressive Spaces

Chevy Chase. Beautifully restored colonial w/4 BRs, 2.5 BAs, wonderful floor plan, new kitchen & bathrooms, expansive 3rd floor & cavernous lower level offering wonderful potential. $1,399,000

Eric Murtagh 301.652.8971 Karen Kuchins 301.275.2255

UNDER CONTRACT

Stately & Spacious

Gardeners Delight

Somerset. Traditional brick classic features high ceilings & gracious proportions, welcoming ambience, solarium, 5 BRs, 3.5 BAs, den, study, garage & glorious side yard. $1,349,000

Chevy Chase West. Stunning and expanded home offering 4

Susan Berger 202.255.5006 Ellen Sandler 202.255.5007

BRs & 3.5 BAs w/wonderful exposures, views & enchanting setting. Professionally landscaped yard continuously blooming all season long. $1,325,000

Jessica Wills 703.929.0100

Historic Charmer

Good Vibes

Washington Grove. Delightful 1890 home full of character with 4BRs & 3BAs, sunroom off bedroom in upper level, large kitchen, den, 2 fireplaces, cellar, large yard and across from the park. Town amenities include swimming lake and tennis. $475,000

Eckington. Mid-rise 1BR, 1 BA open floor cozy condo w/

Kathi Kershaw 301.613.1613

Kevin Poist 202.441.1757

handsome exposed brick wall, hardwood floors & sleek kitchen. Parking space conveys. Building includes rooftop terrace. $389,000

Sleek Style

Picture Perfect

Oakmont. Beautiful stone front with open spaces, high ceilings, 4 BRs, 4.5 BAs, gourmet kitchen, breakfast room, family room with fireplace, private deck/patio, mudroom, upper level loft/ office, lower level with rec room & den, unique cedar closet, & 2-car garage. $1,137,800

Cat Arnaud-Charbonneau 301.602.7808

Modern City Living

Rockville. Spacious 2 BR, 2BA at the Fallswood w/large spaces, granite counters, W/D in unit, private balcony, extra storage, garage parking space conveys. Building amenities include pool & gym. $379,000

Melissa Chen 202.550.8934 Phil Sturm 301.213.3528

Central. Stunning West End 1 BR, 1 BA contemporary condo full of light with beautiful open plan living spaces. Building includes concierge, gym, & party room. Parking space conveys. $550,000

Susan Isaacs 202.669.5343

Traditional Townhouse Woodbridge. Desirable 3 level, 3 BR, 3.5 BA condo features hrdwd flrs, frpl, bright open living, generous TS kit, tray ceiling in master. HOA amenities include pool, gym, office space, & terrace. $332,500

Amanda Steinmuller 703.201.0796

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

Learn More At:

www.EversCo.com

Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.